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Above is represented the new “ EXCELSIOR”

swarths of ten, twelve, fourteen, six- side Wheel Lawn Mower. The very best side
teen, eighteen, and twenty inches. wheel Mower in the market. It is constructed
These machines are in use on all on entirely new principles, is very simple, dura-

ble, and of the very lightest draft. They are
fast superceding all other side wheel Lawn
Mowers. We have five sizes, cutting swarths
of ten, twelve, fourteen, sixteen and eighteen
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Seeds for the Farm,
Seeds for the Garden,
Seeds for Hot Beds.

A Choice Assortment of Seeds direct from the best

AMERICAN AND ENGLISH GROWERS.

Seeds sent by mail, express or freight.
Price List of Seeds sent FREE on application,
Samples of Grass Seeds sent free to any address.

the Public Parks and grounds in the
United States and Europe.

Seeds at the very LOWEST PRICES, at their _

AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE,

49 No. Market St., #@ 46 Merchants Row,
BOSTON, MASS.

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TREES, SHRUBS, VINES,

GARDEN AND BOUSH PLANTS,

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FOR SALE BY

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IMPORTER AND DEALER IN NURSERY STOCK, ETC.

No. 18 Hawley Street, near corner of Milk Street,

BOSTON, MASS.

Orders by Mail or Express receive personal attention. The best stock furnished.
Satisfaction and prompt delivery guaranteed.

BOS TON):
GUNN, BLISS & CO., PRINTERS, 31 HAWLEY STREET.

1879.

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ORDERS.—Orders should be written distinctly, apart from the
remainder of the letter. Let your name, place of residence, County, and
State be legibly given. Forward remittances by Draft, Check, or Post-
office Order, drawn payable to my order. Purchasers unacquainted with
varieties, will:do well by leaving the selection wholly or in part to me.
Where several persons in one locality unite in an order, a considerable
discount will be allowed.

PACKING.— Articles requiring it will be carefully packed in bales or
boxes, for which a charge will be made to cover cost of material and time.

SHIPPING.—Name the route you wish your goods sent, or we
forward to the best of our judgment; and we will not be responsible for
damage or delay on the part of the forwarders.

CLAIMS.—<A// claims must be made immediately after the receipt of
the goods, otherwise they cannot be rectified.

We intend to furnish and deliver live plants, but do not warrant them
to live.

TRANSPLANTING.—If your trees or plants are received be-
fore the ground is prepared, unpack, water and bury the roots in the soil ;
if the roots are very dry, place them in water for twelve or twenty-four
hours. In planting, prune all the bruised or injured roots, and cut back
the top in proportion ; plant shallow, and use old, well-decayed manure.

TERMS OF SALE, CASH.

Settlement to be made on Delivery of Goods.

t= A liberal discount will be made upon Orders of considerable
amount, at the time of sale

I profit on this occasion to repeat my thanks to those who have
favored me with their orders during the past eighteen years, and solicit
the favor of continued patronage.

BENJ. Ty Wael

APPLES.

PRICES—EXcCEPT WHERE NOTED.

Standard Trees, from 3% to 5 feet, . p ‘ : : : ‘ 20 cents each.
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SUMMER VARIETIES.
Early Harvest—Medium to large size; pale yellow, and of a pleasant flavor; tree
moderate and upright grower; one of the best summer apples.

Early Strawberry—A beautiful small apple; yellow, but mostly covered with bright
red; rich, spicy flavor ; tree moderate grower and good bearer.

Keswick Codlin—Large size; greenish yellow with a faint blush; conical, juicy and
very acid; very Fates for cooking, and profitable for market.

Primate—Medium size; pale yellow with slight blush; tender and high flavored; tree
stout, vigorous grower and good bearer.

Red Astrachan—One of the handsomest and most desirable of summer apples; large
size; deep crimson red; quite acid; a strong grower and abundant bearer.

Sops of Wine—Medium size, oblong; crimson, flesh stained with red; pleasantly
acid ; upright, strong grower, vigorous and productive.

Sweet Bough—Large size; pale yellow ; tender; pleasant, sweet flavor ; fair grower
and productive; one of our best summer apples.

Tetofsky—Medium size; striped red; sprightly acid; upright, fair grower, and abun-
dant bearer ; profitable for market.

Williams’ Favorite—Large and handsome ; bright dark red; an excellent market
variety ; popular in Massachusetts.

AUTUMN VARIETIES.
Duchess of Oldenburgh—A large, handsome Russian apple; yellowish, streaked
with red ; fair quality, and desirable for cooking.

Fall Jenneting—Large size; pale, greenish yellow, with reddish stripes; strong
grower, abundant bearer, and profitable for market.

Fall Pippin—One of the oldest and most popular autumn apples ; large size, and of
first quality ; moderate grower, good bearer, and of a spreading habit.

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Fameuse—(SNow AppLE)—Medium size ; ciouded red, striped with greenish yellow ;
flesh snowy white, crisp, tender and delicious ; frequently lasts till January.

Gravenstein—Very large and excellent; yellowish striped with red, and of the best
quality ; vigorous, strong grower, and most desirable.

Jersey Sweet—Medium size; greenish yellow, with numerous red stripes; excellent
for cooking and the table ; stocky, upright grower, and good bearer.

Maiden’s Blush—One of the most beautiful apples in cultivation ; clear lemon color,
with bright blush red cheek ; fruit of good size, and a regular bearer.

Porter—Medium to large size ; conical; clear bright yellow; tender, and of excellent
flavor ; slow grower, but productive; one of the best autumn apples.

St. Lawrence—Large ; dull red, striped with green; juicy and spicy; fair grower,
and quite hardy ; popular in Canada.

WINTER VARIETIES.

Baldwin—The most profitable and desirable market variety in cultivation-for this
locality. Too well known to need any description.

Golden Russet—Medium size ; yellowish russet, sometimes with a blush cheek ; ten-
der and high flavored ; a good, strong grower and abundant bearer.

Hubbardston Nonsuch—Medium to large size; similar to the Baldwin but of a
brighter color, equally as productive, and of a finer quality; moderate grower,
and difficult to obtain from nurserymen on that account.

King—(Or TompxkINs Co.)—An excellent red and striped variety ; of the largest size
and best quality ; tree a strong grower, of a spreading habit, and a good bearer ;
desirable for both the table and market.

Lady Apple—(POMME bD’aPI)—A beautiful dessert apple; small, clear yellow, with
bright blush red on the sunny side; tree upright, and very hardy.

Newtown Pippin—Medium size, but very desirable for its long-keeping and excellent
qualities ; much sought after for exportation.

Northern Spy—A large, handsome apple; broadly striped with bright red, and slightly
covered with bloom; flesh white, crisp, tender and spicy, with a delightful
aroma; one of the best long keeping varieties, retaining its flavor till late in
the spring.

Rhode Island Greening—One of the best and most popular varieties; large size;
good for market, the table or for cooking ; a strong but crooked grower.

Roxbury Russet—Above medium size, with a rough, greenish russety surface; a vig-
orous grower, with a spreading habit; great bearer.

Spitzenburg, Esopus—A handsome and delicious apple. This variety is well known
everywhere, and in localities where it succeeds, commands the highest market
price.

Tolman’s Sweet—One of the most popular winter sweet apples; of a yellow color;
a great bearer; desirable for cooking ; a pleasant eating appie.

Winesap—Medium size; dark red, with yellowish streaks; of fine flavor and good
quality ; desirable both for the table and an excellent cider apple.

Yellow Bellflower—Very large; pale yellow; juicy, with a sprightly flavor; good
quality ; regular bearer and productive.

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CRAB APPLES.
PRICES—Excrpr WHERE NOTED.
Sto 4 feet; : : : . : : : 372 cents each.
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Extra size, , 3 ; : : ‘ ‘ ; » foo'éach.

Hyslop Crab—A new and very beautiful Crab, recently introduced from the West; a
fine grower.

Marengo Crabs—Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 (origin Illinois), very fine fruits and acquisitions
to this class of apples. 75 cents.

Montreal Beauty—One of the most beautiful Crabs; fruit large, bright yellow and
nearly covered and shaded with rich red.

Red Siberian Crab—(SMaALL RED SIBERIAN CRAB)—Fruit small, about one inch
in diameter, borne in clusters; skin yellow, with a scarlet cheek. ‘Tree erect
and vigorous, bearing very young and abundantly. September and October.

Red Siberian Crab, Large—Larger than the foregoing, and not so much flattened
in form; color and qualities very similar. September and October.

Yellow Siberian Crab—Fruit about the size of the Large Red Siberian Crad, but of
a fine golden-yellow color.

PEARS.

PRICES—Excerpt WHERE NOTED.

Standard Trees, 3 to 4 feet, - ; 40 cents each.
et i BLOGS : : Gomecte, “55
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Dwarf Trees (on Quince,) I year, . Bree he AE
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« a extra size, $1 to $2 each, and upwards.

SUMMER VARIETIES.

Ananas d’Ete—Rather large; greenish yellow, with a brown cheek; rough, melting,
and good flavored; strong grower and good bearer.

Bartlett—The most popular of all pears; large, irregular, clear yellow, with a blush
on the sunny side; buttery and melting, with a peculiar musky flavor; strong
grower and great bearer ; best on pear stock.

Beurre Giffard—Above medium size ; greenish yellow, with a blush cheek, covered
with gray dots ; a slender grower, and very productive ; one of the finest of our
summer pears.

Bloodgood—Medium size ; yellow, with russet dots; a slender grower ; of excellent
quality, and moderately productive.

Brandywine—Above medium size; greenish yellow, with russet; high flavored, and
of good quality ; a vigorous grower, and productive.

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S.FRUIT Sew.

PACIFIC GUANO COMPANY.

INCORPORATED 1867.

CAPD AL... 22 sep OOO: Oe:

HEAD OFFICE, BOSTON.

Works at Wood’s Holl, Mass., and Charleston and Chisolm’s
Island, South Carolina.

THE SUPERIOR EXCELLENCE OF THE

Chisolm’s Island Phosphate and of the Soluble Pacific Guano

MANUFACTUED BY THE

PACIFIC GUANO COMPANY,

has been so successfully demonstrated during the past ten years in the New England,
Middle and Southern States and in Europe, on cotton, corn, tobacco, sugar-cane, wheat
and garden vegetables, the Company’s sales having exceeded the enormous aggregate of

-47,000 Tons in a Single Season,

that it is now offered for sale with entire confidence as to its merits. No fertilizer ever
introduced in this country has undergone severer tests, or come out of them with its
character as a first-class, reliable fertilizer more thoroughly established. In conse-
quence of the satisfactory results of these very complete tests, this Guano has acquired
a reputation equal to that formerly enjoyed by Peruvian Guano. It is rich in Bone
Phosphate of Lime, finely ground (2 large proportion of which is immediately solu-
ble), Ammonia and Potash, besides other ingredients valuable as plant-food.

The Judges at the Centennial Exhibition gave the company the highest award, as
well for the manufactured Guano as for the excellence of the crude materials used in its
manufacture, and its effect upon plant growth, as shown practically in the company’s
exhibit.

Prices and all information furnished on application.
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Clapp’s Favorite—Large size ; handsome; earlier than the Bartlett ; resembling the
Flemish Beauty in growth ; worthy of general cultivation.

Dearborn’s Seedling—Below medium size ; clear, light yellow, sprinkled with dots ;
very sweet and pleasant ; a fine grower and good bearer.

Doyenne d’Ete—Small; yellow, with a slight blush; melting and sweet; strong
grower and productive.

Madeleine—Medium size ; greenish yellow ; vigorous and upright grower; one of our
earliest good pears.

Osband’s Summer—Medium size ; fine clear yellow, with a dull cheek; juicy, melt-
ing and pleasant flavor ; moderate, upright grower, and a great bearer.

Rostiezer—Medium size ; dull green, with a brownish cheek ; buttery, and highly per-
fumed ; strong, straggling, crooked grower, but a good bearer.

Tyson—Medium size; greenish yellow, with a red cheek ; melting and fine ; a strong
grower and a good bearer; one of our best summer varieties.

AUTUMN VARIETIES.

Belle Lucrative—(FONDANTE D’AUTOMNE)—Large size ; pale yellowish green ; very
delicious, rich and melting; of first quality; an upright grower and excellent
bearer.

Beurre Bosc—Large ; dark yellow, nearly covered with russet and red; an excellent
variety, high flavored and melting ; only a moderate grower, and should be top
grafted on vigorous growing kinds. $1 to $2.

Beurre Clairgeau—Very large ; light yellow, shaded with crimson and russet ; mod-
erate grower, very productive, and an early bearer; one of our handsomest and
most showy varieties ; desirable for the market.

Beurre d’Anjou—Large; light green, with russet and a dull red cheek ; rich, melting
and excellent flavor ; a fine grower, good keeper, and very productive ; profitable
for market.

Beurre Diel—Very large; dull yellow, with russet ; coarse grained, but rich and deli-
cious ; strong grower and great bearer ; succeeds well as a dwarf.

Beurre Superfin—Above medium size; greenish yellow, with russet ; flesh juicy and
melting, with a fine flavor.

Buffam—Medium size; greenish yellow and dark brown russet; of fair quality; a
very strong, vigorous, upright grower, and producing immense crops; succeeds
well as a dwarf.

Doyenne Boussock—Large ; deep greenish yellow, with a reddish russet cheek; an
excellent variety; a great bearer and good grower.

Doyenne du Comice—Large; fine; yellow, shaded red, with russet dots; melting
and excellent; one of the best new foreign varieties ; succeeds well as a dwarf.

Duchesse d’Angouleme—Very large; magnificent; rough and uneven surface; of
a greenish yellow, with russet and dull red cheek; a very vigorous, strong grower
and productive; it attains its highest perfection on the quince; an excellent and
profitable market variety.

Flemish Beauty—Large; greenish yellow and brown, with large russet spots ; an old
and very highly esteemed variety; rich, melting and musky flavored; tree a
strong grower and great bearer; very hardy and desirable.

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Howell—Fine, large and handsome; sweet and melting ; of excellent quality ; a strong
and hardy grower and good bearer; one of our best American varieties.

Louise Bonne de Jersey—Large, handsome and excellent; greenish yellow, with
dots and a dull red cheek ; melting, and of fine quality ; a strong, erect grower,
very productive ; one of the best on quince ; very desirable.

Merriam—Originated near Boston, Mass. ; of large size and excellent quality ; a good
grower and very productive ; a desirable market variety.

Onondaga—(Swan’s ORANGE)—Very large and excellent; of a dark green color,
changing to yellow, with brown dots ; of a rough, uneven surface ; a fine grower;
hardy and productive.

Seckel—Small; dull yellowish russet, with a reddish cheek ; very juicy and melting,
with a rich, spicy flavor ; slow, stocky grower, but a most prolific bearer ; it can-
not be equalled in quality.

Sheldon—Of the very best quality; large size ; roundish ; yellowish russet, with red ;
of arich, melting and delicious flavor ; a fine grower and a good bearer; does
not succeed on the quince ; deserves a place in every collection.

Urbaniste—(BEurRE PIQUERY)—Large ; fine ; yellow, with russet Streaks ; rich, melt-
ing, and of first quality; a moderate, stocky grower, and productive.

WINTER VAREITIES.

Beurre d’Aremberg—Medium to large size; rough; greenish yellow, with russet;
of a rich, vinous flavor ; moderate grower, and ripens well.

Beurre Easter—Large; yellow, with a brownish red cheek ; rich, melting, and of
good quality ; strong grower, and very productive ; one of the best keeping win-
ter varieties ; succeeds best on quince.

Beurre Gris d’Hiver Noveau—Large; golden brown russet ; rich, melting and
delicious ; moderate, irregular grower, but a good bearer ; an excellent, early
winter variety. ;

Dana’s Hovey—Small size and of good quality; early winter variety, and desirable
in Massachusetts. $1.00.

Doyenne d’Alencon—An excellent winter variety; of good size, and promises well ;
tree a vigorous grower.

Duchesse de Bourdeaux—(EpiINe Dumas)—Large size, and very highly recom-
mended ; an excellent new pear, and promises well.

Glout Morceau—Large; excellent; pale greenish yellow; juicy and melting; a very
distinct, strong grower, but a tardy bearer; does well on quince.

Jaminette—Large ; russet; of fair quality, a very vigorous grower, with handsome
foliage ; excellent for cooking.

Josephine de Malines—Medium to large size; pale yellow; melting and delicious;
of excellent quality; moderate grower, a good bearer, and one of the best keep-
ing winter varieties.

Lawrence—Medium size ; bright yellow; tender and melting; a fair grower and
abundant bearer ; the most valuable of our American winter pears.

Mount Vernon—Large size and of good quality ; an excellent new variety, and prom-
ises well; originated near Boston, Mass. $1.00.

Vicar of Winkfield—Very large and long; fine, rich yellow when ripe ; remarkably
vigorous grower and very productive ; one of the best for general cultivation.

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SUCCESSORS TO M. D. JONES & CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF

Ornamental Iron Work,

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GARDEN VASES, FOUNTAINS AND DRINKING FOUNTAINS, AQUA-
RIAS, STATUARY, BRONZES, SETTEES, CHAIRS,
BOQUET HOLDERS, &c., &c.

PATENT FLOWER POT BRACKETS, WIRE AND RUSTIC WORK,
LARGEST VARIETY IN NEW ENGLAND.
Address all orders to THE OAKES M’F’G CO.

III WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON.
Price List sent on application.
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Winter Nelis—Medium size; yellowish green, spotted with russet; of excellent
quality ; a slender, straggling and crooked grower ; one of the best early winter
pears. $1 to $2.

PEACHES.

PRICES—EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.

First Class, on Peach Stock, : : : f : : : 4 25 cents each.
First Class, on Plum Stock, . : : : : : : ; 75 4k sf

Amsden’s June—Fruit medium size ; fine form, juicy and melting. This new Peach
is claimed to be the earliest variety known. 50 cents.

Cooledge’s Favorite—Large size; skin white, with a fine crimson mottled cheek;
flesh juicy, melting, rich and high flavored ; tree hardy, vigorous and produc-
tive; early.

Crawford’s Early—A very large, magnificent, yellow peach, with a fine red cheek ;
flesh yellow, melting, sweet and excellent ; tree very vigorous, peeiiee and hardy ;
the best market variety.

Crawford’s Late—A superb yellow peach; very large, with a dark red cheek; flesh
deep yellow, juicy, melting and rich, with a vinous flavor; excellent for market;
tree vigorous and productive. This and the preceding are the two most reliable
for general cultivation.

Early Beatrice—Earliest peach known, ripening about the roth of July; fruit medium
size, with a marble red cheek; melting and very juicy. 50 cents.

Early Louise—Fruit medium size, bright red, melting, juicy and fine; almost as early
as Early Beatrice. 50 cents.

Early Rivers—Large, straw colored peach, with delicate pink cheek; melting and
rich, with fine racy flavor; ripens a few days after Early Louise. 50 cents.

Early York—(SERRATE EARLY YORK, EARLY PURPLE)—Medium size; pale red, with
dark red on the sunny side; flesh juicy, rich, sprightly and tender ; one of the
best early varieties.

Foster—Large; round; as large as Crawford's Early, and of better quality ; ripensa
week earlier.

George the I1V—Large; pale yellowish white, dotted, with a red cheek; melting,
juicy, and rich flavored; one of the best table varieties.

Grosse Mignonne—(RoyaL KENSINGTON)—Large; pale yellowish green, with a
purplish cheek ; flesh melting, juicy and high flavored ; fair grower and moderate
bearer; one of the most delicious varieties.

Fiale’s Early—Medium size; greenish white, with a deep red cheek; flesh white, and
of a mild, agreeable, slightly acid flavor; vigorous and healthy grower; very
early, and a profitable market variety.

Morris White—Medium size; greenish white, with a slight purple tint ; a moderate
bearer; valuable for preserving on account of its white flesh.

Old Mixon Cling—Large ; yellowish white, dotted with red, and a red cheek; melt-
ing, juicy, rich, and exceedingly high flavored.

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Old Mixon Free—Large ; yellowish white, with a deep red cheek ; tender, juicy and
sugary, with a vinous flavor ; a standard orchard sort.

Stump the World—Very large; creamy white, with a bright red cheek ; juicy and
good flavored.

Snow Peach—Medium size ; clear white, one of the most desirable for preserving ; a
very distinct variety.

Troth’s Early Red—Medium size ; white, nearly covered with red.

PLUMS.

PRICES—EXcCEP! WHERE NOTED.

1 Year, : : ; : : ; ; : 50 cents each.
Bow : Fig ets ‘s
extra sizé, ; : . 1.00 and upwards.

Bradshaw—Large ; reddish purple, with bloom ; juicy and good; vigorous grower
and productive ; adheres to the stone.

Coe’s Golden Drop—Very large; light vellow, spotted with red ; firm, rich and deli-
cious ; adheres to the stone.

General Hand—Very large; fine, golden yellow; handsome ; juicy, sweet and good;
a moderate bearer, and separates from the stone.

German Prune—(QUETSCHE)—Above medium size ; very dark purple, nearly black ;
firm, sweet and pleasant ; very valuable for drying and preserving ; parts from
the stone.

Green Gage—Small ; round; yellowish green, with dots; melting, juicy and luscious ;
slow grower, but an abundant bearer.

Imperial Gage— Above medium size ; pale green, tinged with yellow ; very juicy, rich
and delicious, with a vinous flavor; an excellent grower and a great bearer ;
separates from the stone.

Jefferson—Large ; yellow, with a red cheek; very rich, juicy, delicious and high
flavored ; slow grower, but productive ; separates from the stone.

Lombard—Medium sized; pale violet red ; juicy and pleasant ; a great bearer, vigor-
ous grower, and productive ; very hardy, and well adapted to light soils ; adheres
to the stone.

Magnum Bonum, Red—(Rep Ecc, PurpPLE Ecc)—Large ; egg-shaped; rather pale
in the shade, but deep red in the sun; firm and coarse; of a sub-acid flavor ;
valuable for cooking ; a vigorous grower, and productive.

McLaughlin—Large; yellow, dotted with red on the sunny side ; firm, juicy, sweet
and luscious ; adheres to the stone.

Reine Claude de Bavay—Large ; greenish yellow, with green stripes; melting, juicy,
and rich flavored ; vigorous, productive, and late ; separates from the stone.

Smith’s Orleans—Large ; reddish purple; firm; juicy, with a rich, vinous flavor ;
vigorous and productive.

Washington—Very large; yellowish green, dull yellow when ripe; firm, sweet, and of
very fine flavor ; one of the very best.

Yellow Gage—Large ; yellow; juicy and tender ; a vigorous grower, very productive,

and profitable for market.
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Quincy Hall, Boston, Mass.,
58 Beekman St., New York.

FactorRiIEsS—WORCESTER anp AYER, Mass.

Price Lists and Descriptive Circulars on Application.
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FREDERICK CLAPP PEAR.

Frederick Clapp, or Clapp’s No. 22—A Fine new Pear, of American origin.
Introduced to the trade by Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry. We are indebted to the Hon.
Marshall P. Wilder for the following description :—‘ Form generally obovate, but
somewhat variable ; size above medium; skin thin, smooth and fair, clear lemon yellow;
fiesh fine grained, very juicy and melting; flavor sprightly acidulous, rich and aromatic ;
season October 15 to November 1, remaining sound at the core to the last; quality very
good to best, and will be highly esteemed by those who like acidulous pears. It has been
exhibited for many years by the originators, Messrs. F. & L. Clapp, of Dorchester,
Mass. Of this pear the Committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society have
reported favorably for years. Of its quality they state in 1873, ‘It was pronounced
decidedly superior to Buerre Superfin, and is regarded by all who have seen it as the
highest bred and most refined of all the many seedlings shown by Messrs. Clapp.’ It
is probably a cross between Buerre Superfin and Urbaniste, the tree resembling in habit
the latter variety, and may safely be commended as worthy of trial by all cultivators of
the Pear.” Standard trees, 2 and 3 years, $2.00 each ; 4 years, $3.00 each.

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CHERRIES.

PRICES—EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.

Standard Trees, 1 year, : . ; : : 25 cents each.
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Dwart Trees, Ist class, ; . : : : 5o° SS leach:
ss Ta OXELASSIZE, nT: ; ; ; 76 0%) 8S) and upwards:

Black Eagle—Large; black; very tender, rich and high flavored ; stout grower and
very productive ; one of the most desirable dark-colored varieties.

Black Heart—(BLack Ox HEaArtT)—A very old variety. Fruit medium sized, heart-
shaped, rather irregular; skin glossy, deep black; flesh tender, juicy, rich, sweet.
Tree a rapid grower, hardy, and productive.

Black Tartarian—Very large ; purplish black; tender, mild and pleasant ; an upright,
strong grower, and very productive ; popular everywhere.

Belle d’Orleans—Medium size; pale red; juicy, tender and delicious; one of the
best early sorts ; strong grower and good bearer.

Belle de Choisey—Medium size ; amber, shaded, and mottled with red ; sweet, and
of excellent flavor; rather shy bearer ; makes a handsome pyramid.

Belle Magnifique—Large; fine, bright red; good; very desirable; excellent for cook-
ing and for the table, when fully ripened; fine pyramid on the Mahaleb stock;
quite hardy and valuable ; a late variety.

Bigarreau—(YELLow SPANISH)—Very large and beautiful; bright yellow, with a red
cheek; firm, juicy and sweet ; one of the most popular and desirable light-
colored varieties ; stocky grower and very productive.

Coe’s Transparent—Good size; amber and red, mottled; tender, melting, and excel-
lent flavored; very productive, hardy and prolific; one of the most desirable;
pronounced by the Pomological Congress as the best variety in cultivation,
although others are more profitable for market.

Early Purple Guigne—Medium size; purple, nearly black; tender, rich and sweet;
the most desirable early variety; very hardy and productive, but an irregular
and spreading grower.

Early Richmond—(Earty May)—Medium size; dark red; tender, juicy, rich, and
slightly acid ; vigorous and profuse bearer ; hardy ; one of the best of its class,
and unsurpassed for cooking and preserving.

Governor Wood—Large ; yellow, shaded with red; tender and delicious ; very pro-
ductive, hardy, and a strong, vigorous grower.

Knight’s Early Black—Large; black ; sweet, tender and delicious; vigorous grower
and very productive; ripens a few days before the Black Tartarian.

May Duke—Large; deep red when fully ripe; juicy and sub-acid ; one of the earliest,
most popular and desirable of the Duke Cherries ; excellent for cooking and
preserving, ripening gradually ; strong grower and hardy.

Napoleon Bigarreau—Very large; pale yellow, with bright red cheek; firm and
sweet; vigorous grower and great bearer.

Sparhawk’s Honey—Medium size; pale red ; juicy, sweet and very delicious ; vigor-

ous, upright grower, and very productive ; hangs long on the tree.
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PRICES—EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.
On Peach Stocks, ; , ; - : ‘ : : : : 50 cents each.
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Breda—Small; deep orange ; rich and high flavored ; a good hearer and hardy.
Early Golden, Dubois’—Small ; pale yellow ; juicy and sweet ; good grower, hardy
and productive ; one of the most profitable varieties.

Large Early—Large; orange, with a red cheek; sweet, rich and excellent flavored;
vigorous and productive.

Moorpark—Very large; orange, with a brownish red cheek ; firm, sweet and juicy;
moderate bearer.

Peach—Large and handsome; similar to the preceding.

Purple, or Black—Smali; pale red in the shade; juicy, sweet and pleasant; resem-
bles the Plum in general appearance ; very hardy.

NECTARINES.

PRICES—EXCEPr WHERE NOTED.
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Boston—Large and handsome; bright yellow, with a red cheek ; sweet and pieasant
flavored.

Downton—Large ; pale green, with deep red cheek; melting, rich and good.

Early Newington—Large; pale green, with red in the sun; sugary, rich and
excellent.

Early Violet— Medium size; yellowish green, with a purple cheek ; good quality.

Elruge—Medium size; greenish yellow, with a brownish red cheek; juicy and high
flavored.

Hunt’s Tawney—Medium size ; pale orange, with mottled red cheek; juicy, melting,
rich and good ; one of the ‘hardiest!

QUINCES.

Apple, or Orange—Large; roundish, with a short neck; rich, golden yellow, firm;
rather tough flesh ; valuable for preserving ; very productive: the most desirable
for market. 50 cents.

Rea’s Seedling—Larger, and much finer quality than the Orange Quince, but not as
hardy ; strong grower, and productive. $1.00.

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Black English—(ComMMon BLaAckK)—Fruit large; black; borne in small bunches of
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ductive.

Black Naples—The finest Black ‘Currant. Fruit very large, black ; bunches medium
length. The plant is not so rapid a grower as the Black English, but far more
productive. Esteemed for jellies, etc. $2.00 per dozen.

Cherry—The largest of all Currants; dark red and very fine ; ripens with Red Dutch.
The fruit will hang till late in September. ;

Fertile de Palluau—A French sort. Fruit very large ; bright red; bunches long.
Plants vigorous and extremely productive.

La Versaillaise—A native of France ; fruit very large, red; bunches long; very
beautiful and productive ; resembles the Cherry in general character.

Red Dutch—A well known variety ; productive and profitable. $1.00 per dozen.

Victoria—Very large ; bright red; distinct ; a great bearer, and valuable on account
of its lateness. $2.00 per dozen.

White Dutch—Milder than Red, and equally productive and desirable.

White Grape—The largest White Currant, with bunches shorter than the preceding.
The best and most profitable White Currant.

White Gondouin—Little smaller than White Grape; more yellow, sweeter, and
stronger, and more upright grower.

GOOSEBERRIES.

AMERICAN VARIETIES.

Downing’s—Medium to large ; greenish white, almost transparent ; of flavor equal or
superior to Houghton’s. Very productive. 30 cents each, $2.50 per dozen.

Houghton’s Seedling—Medium size ; pale red, and of excellent flavor. An Ameri-
can seedling ; desirable for its fine quality, and especially for its freedom from’
mildew. 20 cents each, $2.00 per dozen.

Mountain Seedling—A new American Gooseberry ; much larger than Aoughton’s,
and of fine quality ; free from mildew. 30 cents each, $2.50 per dozen.

Smith’s Seedling—A new and improved American variety. Plants vigorous, produc-
tive and hardy ; fruit large and well flavored ; oval in form, of a light green
color with-a bloom; flesh moderately firm. sweet and good. 30 cents each,
$3.00 per dozen.

ENGLISH VARIETIES.

PRICE, $3.00 PER DOZEN.

Red Gooseberries—CHAMPAGNE, CROWN Bos, ROARING LION, RED WARRINGTON.
Yellow Gooseberries—LEADER, YELLOW BALL, GOLDEN Drop.
Green Gooseberries—JoLLY ANGLER, GREEN OCEAN, CONQUERING HERO.
White Gooseberries—SHEBA QUEEN, WHITE SMITH, WHITE EAGLE.

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RASPBERRIES.

PRICES—ExcrpT WHERE NOTED.

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Clarke.—A fire variety; large, roundish, conical; light bright crimson; very sweet,
rich and high flavored; separates freely from the core ; moderately firm; canes
very strong and stocky ; perfectly hardy and very productive.

Franconia—Fruit large, obtuse conical; dark purplish-red; flesh firm, rather tart;
Canes strong, spreading, with stout spines; productive; late, and good for mar-
keting.

Fastolf—Fruit very large, roundish conical; bright purplish-red; flesh juicy, rich and
highly flavored; canes strong, erect and very productive ; ripens early, and is one
of the finest Raspberries.

Grant’s Seedling—Fruit good size and quite long ; red; nearly as sweet as Brinchle’s
Orange ; very small seed, perfect berry ; very prolific and hardy. 20 cents each,
$1.50 per dozen.

Herstine—This is a new variety. Large, roundish conical ; light crimson; parts freely
from the core ; sweet, rich and highly perfumed ; canes strong and stocky, hardy
and very productive ; a valuable acquisition.

Highland Hardy—Plants perfectly hardy; fruit ripens early, with the last of straw-
berries ; flavor good ; bright red ; size medium ; very productive. $1.50 per doz.

Orange —(BRINCKLE’S ORANGE)—Fruit large, conical ; color fine orange yellow ; flavor
excellent, and not surpassed by any other; canes vigorous, moderately hardy and
very productive. The finest Raspberry of this color. $1.50 per dozen.

Philadelphia—A variety of wonderful productiveness and fair quality. The canes
require no winter protection, being perfectly hardy, and are so strong as to bear
up their own load of fruit without staking. Berries medium size, round ; dull
red; sub-acid in flavor.

American Black—(BLack Cap, IMPROVED BLACK Cap)—This is a seedling variety
of the common Black Cap of the fields. With good cultivation it is a fine table
fruit, and is highly esteemed for cooking. Fruit medium size, flattened; dark
purplish-black, with a pleasant, brisk, sub-acid fiavor.

Ontario—(BLack Cap)—Fruit quite large; deep black, with a very thick biuish bloom ,
juicy, sweet, and very good. Plant hardy, vigorous and very productive. ‘The
fruit being firm, will bear carriage to a distant market.

BLACKBERRIES.

PRICES—EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.

ro cents each, ; ’ F ; : 2 $1.00 per dozen.

SELECT VARIETIES.

Dorchester—Large, long berries ; jet black, when fully ripe; sweet and agreeable.
Fruit large, long, sometimes measuring an inch and a quarter in length; deep
black ; should never be picked until very ripe. Ripens early in August.

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Hoosac—Large ; hardy; prolific ; canes free from thorns. 25 cents each, $2 per doz.

Kittatinny—Large to very large ; deep, glossy black; sweet, rich and excellent; plant
strong, vigorous, and very productive; the fruit begins to ripen before the Zaw-
ton; and continues four or five weeks. Fruit very large, handsome and excel-
lent; canes strong; productive and hardy ; probably the most desirable sort in
cultivation.

New Rochelle—(Sracor’s MAMMOTH, LAWTON)—This is a wonderfully productive
and vigorous variety. Fruit very large, oval ; and when ripe, deep jet black
with tender flesh ; sweet and excellent flavor, if not gathered until it drops
readily from the vine. Ripens all through August.

Missouri Mammoth—A new yariety introduced from Missouri; described as very
large, deep black; firm, rich, juicy, sweet, ripening early and continuing long in
bearing. $1.50 per dozen.

‘Wilson’s Early—Very large, oblong, black; quite firm, sweet, rich and good; fruit
ripens very early, and crop matures within two weeks, rendering it of the highest
value as an early market variety. Hardy and wonderfully productive. A variety
possessing the desirable habit of ripening all its fruit together. Said to be the
earliest of all Blackberries.

STRAW BERRIES.

PRICES—EXcCEPT WHERE NOTED.
$1.00 per hundred.

Agriculturist—Very large, irregular, deep red, sweet and very good ; succeeds well in
some localities, in others does not seem to prosper.

Boyden’s No. 30—Large; rich; sub-acid; flesh firm; very productive. A valuable
market berry.

Charles Downing—Large, conical; crimson; flesh firm; of fine flavor and good
quality ; plant healthy, very vigorous and productive.

Green Prolific—Fruit large, uniform, round, orange scarlet, of good flavor on a heavy
soil; plant strong, with deep green shining leaves, withstanding our hottest
suns uninjured; a great and long bearer; the best variety for a hot climate,
though entirely hardy. One of the best. $2.00 per 100.

Hovey’s Seedling—Large and handsome; reddish crimson; fine quality ; vigorous,
and with good culture, productive ; one of the oldest varieties. $1.50 per 100.

Jucunda—(KNox’s 700)—Large, fine shape ; bright scarlet ; solid; fine flavored, and
productive ; very valuable. $1.50 per 100.

Kentucky—Plant strong, vigorous grower; very productive, with long fruit stalks,
bearing the berries well up from the ground and the foliage standing the heat
well; a week later in ripening than other varieties. Fruit large to very large,
roundish, conical, bright scarlet ; flesh white, firm, juicy, rich, sweet and excel-
lent quality.

Monarch of the West—A new vce, Fruit very large; good, hardy, and pro-
ductive.

La Constante—A foreign variety, of fine quality. Very large, regular, conical; flesh
firm. Plant not very vigorous, but productive. Requires good culture.

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Captain Jack—Very productive, but the fruit does not average large. It maintains its
color and appearance longer than any other variety. In some localities is quite
a favorite as a late berry, and is adapted to heavy soils. $1.50 per 100.

Champion—This grows steadily in favor both as a home and market berry; improves
wonderfully under hill culture, producing berries of superb size and color, and
under any culture is a most productive berry ; stands heat and drought well, being
late ; poor flavor till ripe, then rich and fine ; deep crimson when ripe ; pistilate.

Kentucky Seedling—One of the best late varieties ; fruit large, rather soft, fine fla-

vored, very abundant ; best on dry sandy soil, but grows well anywhere.
resident Wilder—Large, bright crimson, well flavored. Plants vigorous and mod-
erately productive. $1.50 per 100.

Triomphe de Gand—Very large and fine ; irregular form; bright crimson and green-
ish white ; firm, and perfumed; strong grower, hardy ead productive ; one of the
best in cules for both the table and market.

Wilson’s Albany—Large; dark red; firm; sprightly and good; bears handling well,
and valuable as a market sort ; one of the most profitable varieties known.

GRAPES.

PRICES—ExcEPpr WHERE NOTED.

50 cents each.

HARDY NATIVE SORTS.

Adirondac—Bunches large, compact, sometimes shouldered; berries medium, round ;
skin thin, nearly black; flesh tender with no pulp; flavor, mild, sweet and fine;
one of the best, most productive and valuable of the new grapes. Vine moder-
ately vigorous, hardy as the Isabella; ripens very early, before the Hartford
Prolific.

Agawam—(RoceErs’ No. 15)—Bunch large size, shouldered; berries large, skin thin,
flesh tender, of a rich, aromatic flavor; vine vigorous and productive, ripening
earlier than the Diaza ; a superior grape; considered by Mr. Rogers as his best
variety before the introduction of the Salem.

Allen’s Hybrid—Medium size; white, sweet and delicious, resembling very much the
Chasselas in character. Very vigorous, prolific, hardy; ripening earlier than the
Lsabella.

Barry—(Rocers’ HyBRID, No. 43)—Bunch large and compact; berry black ; medium
size ; tender and pleasant flavored ; productive and early.

Brant—Bunches large, not heavily shouldered; berry medium, round, white ; flesh
melting, sweet, aromatic, rich, free from pulp. Ripens earlier than the De/aware.

Brighton—In color, size and form of the bunches quite similar to the Catawéa ; ripen-
ing nearly as early as the De/aware ; hardy, vigorous grower, and very desirable.
Aithough a new grape, the Brighton has gained a wide reputation. Vine hardy
and a rapid grower ; fruit resembles the Ca¢awéa in color, and in size and form
of bunch and berry. It ripens with the De/aware and Hartford Prolific. in
flavor, it is equal or better than the Delaware and has less pulp. $1 to $2 each.

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Catawba—The great wine grape of this country; bunches large; berries medium size;
pale red, with a rich lilac bloom; flesh juicy and sweet with a rich, musky
flavor ; matures about two weeks later than J/sadel/a, and requires a favorable
locality and season to mature fully ; very vigorous and productive. 25 cents.

Croton—(WHITE)—A new variety. Vine a good grower, and hardy ; bunch medium,
shouldered, compact ; berries medium, light greenish yellow; skin thin; flesh
juicy, sweet, sprightly, rich. Ripens about with Hartford Prolific, and in quality ©
is the very best. $1.00.

Concord—Very large bunches and berries ; black, with a beautiful bloom ; moderately
juicy, very sweet, hardy and productive. Rampant grower; ripe two weeks
earlier than the /sabe/la. 25 cents.

Canada—(ARNOLD’s No. 16)—Vine and foliage somewhat like Clizton. The fruit
also resembles C/:nton in appearance, but bunch and berry larger, above
medium; shouldered; skin thin; black, with a fine bloom. Flesh free from
pulp; juicy, with a distinct foreign flavor, and aromatic; ripens with Cozcord.

Creveling—Medium, round, black; very juicy and sweet; ripe two to three weeks
before /sabel/a. One of the best.

Delaware—One of our earliest varieties, ripening fully three weeks earlier than the
Lsabella. Medium size; of a beautiful light, transparent red color; exceedingly
delicate, sweet, rich, and sprightly vinous flavored ; slender grower when young,
but as it attains age becomes vigorous, hardy and productive, standing the sever-
ity of our late winters uninjured. 50 cents to $1.00.

Diana—Bunches and berries medium to large; very compact ; pale red color; juicy,
sweet, and very rich; vigorous grower, hardy and very productive; ripens with
the /sadella.

Eumelan—A new variety, lately introduced, which has received the highest testimo-
nials from our most competent judges; promises to take its place as one of our
best grapes; early, and of excellent quality and very hardy. 75 cents.

Goethe—(RocErs’ No. 1)—Color white; berry oval in form; like Mescat of Alexan-
drz ; bunch large, shouldered; flesh tender, of a rich, aromatic flavor. Very
popular, both for the table and wine.

Hartford Prolific—Large bunch and berry, black; sweet, moderately juicy, pulp a
little tough and acid ; berries liable to drop while the vine is young; strong, vig-
orous grower ; Seiden e; ripe ten days before /sabella. A valuable grape.

Iona—tThe fruit very large, shouldered; slightly compact; in color, between the De/a-
ware and Catawba, and marked with red veins; it is pure, rich and spirited in
flavor, and of uniform tenderness and sweetness quite to the centre; ripens
with the Delaware, say the 15th of September. Asa table grape it is among the
very best.

Israella—Much superior in quality, and as early as the Hartford Prolific ; black.

Ives Seedling—Hardy, productive ; berry black, juicy and sweet, but rather too harsh
for the table, recommended as a valuable wine grape ; ripens about same time
with Lsabella.

Isabella—Large bunches and berries ; not very compact ; dark purple; tender, sweet
and juicy; an old standard sort ; ripe from middle to last of September. 25 cts.

Lady—Seedling of Concord. White, bunches of medium size, berries large and close.
Said to be two weeks earlier than Concord ; of fine quality, hardy and desirable.

It is very highly recommended. $1.00.

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Lindley—(RoceErs’ No. 9)—Bunch medium; berries medium, red, tender, juicy, sweet,
slightly aromatic. Ripens before Concord.

Martha—Bunches medium, but compact, and heavy shouldered; berries large, round ;
pale yellow, covered with a white bloom; slightly pulpy, but sweet as honey,
with only enough of the foxy aroma to give it character. Vine a hardy, healthy
and strong grower. A seedling of the Concord, but ripening earlier, and better
in quality. 75 cents.

Massasoit—(RocErs’ No. 3)—Medium bunches; red; flesh tender and juicy; early.

Merrimack—({RoGErs’ No. 19)—Very large, and earlier than the Diaxa ; regarded by
many as the finest grape in the collection; is of the size and color of the Black
Hamburg ; bunches and fruit large and compact; a very strong grower.

Moore’s Early—A new grape raised from seed by John B. Moore, Concord, Mass., in
. 1872. It is described as follows: Bunch large; berry round, large (as large as
the Wilder or Rogers’ No. 4); color black with a heavy blue bloom; quality
better than the Covcord ; vine exceedingly hardy, has never been covered in the
winter, and has been exposed to a temperature of more than twenty degrees be-
low zero without injury, and has been entirely exempt from mildew and disease.
Its earliness makes it desirable for an early crop, and more particularly adapts it
to New England and the northern portion of the United States, maturing as it
does ten days beiore the Hartford, and twenty before the Concord. 1 year $1.00,

2 years $2.00. See Cut.

Onondaga—Amber color, good size, thick skin; very sweet and fine, the flavor resem-
bling both Delaware and Dzana, of which it is probably a cross; ripens early. $2.

Othello—(ARNOLD’s No. 1)—A cross between Clinton and Black Hamburg. A good
strong grower, and very productive. Bunches large, shouldered, compact; ber-
ties large, sound; flesh solid, crisp, free from pulp, juicy, sprightly. Ripens
with Delaware. 75 cents.

Rebecca—Cluster small and compact; berries small to medium, white, very thin skin;
juicy and sweet, with the delicate agreeable flavor of Golden Chasse/as ; delicate
grower; subject to mildew; ripening from middle to last of September. 75 cents.

Salem—(RocGErRs’ No. 22)—A hybrid between the native and Black Hamburg ; bunch
large and compact; berry large as Hamburg ; of a light chestnut or Catawba
coler; thin skinned ; perfectly free from hard pulp; very sweet and sprightly,
with a most exquisite aromatic flavor ; not equaled by any other out-door grape
for wine or table; as early and hardy as Delaware or Hartford. It is pronounced
by the best judges who have tried it to have no equal among all the numerous
varieties now before the public. 50 cents to $1.00.

Senasqua—(BLAcK)—A new variety; vigorous grower, and productive; bunch medium
to large, berry above medium ; purplish black ; flesh tender, juicy, free from pulp,
sweet, vinous, excellent ; ripens with the Concord.

Tallman’s Seedling—(Earity CHAmMpPION)—Bunches large, compact; berry large,
black, and adheres to the stem; quality medium.

Walter—A hybrid of the Delaware and Diana ; berries medium size; bunches often
large; Catawéda color ; tender, rich, early, excellent flavored ; free from mildew,
hardy and healthy ; promises to prove one of the best American grapes. 75 Cts.

Wilder—(RocErs’ No. 4)—One of the Haméurg cross ; large in bunch and berry ; of
very showy appearance, and fine quality. In the opinion of those who have had
several years’ experience in fruiting, this stands at the head of all Black Grapes
now in cultivation. It is earlier than Concord, and should displace it.

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city, Adjustability, Non-Choking, Quality of Work,
and Perfect Fitting Repairs.

Our sales have far exceeded our expectations, the Plows

GIVING ENTIRE SATISFACTION

To all thoroughly testing them, on all kinds of land.
For meadow plowing it can be so adjusted that the team can walk on the sward
and do good work.

‘* VALLEY FARM,’’ ASHLAND, Mass., Aug. 28, 1878.
Messrs. WHITTEMORE Bros.—The Oliver Chilled Plow, No. 40, which I purchased of you on the
5th inst. has proved a success. It has been well tested on my farm (in the meadow among the stones,
stumps and hassocks), and has done the work well where all my other plows have failed. I can, with
pleasure, recommend it as superior to all others. Yours truly,
W. H. WRIGHT.

DANVERS, May g, 1878.
Messrs. WHITTEMORE Bros.—I gave the Oliver Plow a good trial on very stony land, with the
expectation that it would not be able to stand the use, but it did work well, and runs much easier than I
expected. The land that we ploughed was like a paved street ; we worked one pair of oxen and two horses
on it andran it about 9 to roinches deep. Yours truly,
SAMUEL S. PRATT, Farmer at Danvers Insane Asylum.

Nasunua, N. H., Jan. 18, 1879.
WHITTEMORE Bros.—I have used the No. 40 Oliver Plow, with the Jointer, and am Aighly pleased
with it—it pulverizes the land completely. 1 value it far above the Cutter. It leaves the land in such
condition that after harrowing with ove horse the land is as mellow as if harrowed with a heavy team
after a common plow. The Jointer does not seem to increase the draft of the plow, and it runs easier than
a common plow witha cutter. The land can be cultivated as well as if the land had been plowed and hoed
the year before. Yours truly, ZACHARIAH SHUTTUCK.

SPRINGFIELD, January 24, 1879.
The No. 40 Oliver Chilled Piow bought of you is the lightest draft, easiest to hold, running without
holding in smooth land, will not clog, and will do the best work in stzéle and sward land of any plow I
ever used, and sha!l want another inthe Spring. -<. Truly yours,
T. O. THACHER, Farmer for Col. J. M. Thompson.

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BELOW WE REFER TO A FEW PARTIES USING THE PLOW.

Hon. George B. Loring, Salem, Mass. D. C. Potter, East Greenwich, R. [.
Hon. George S. Boutwell, Groton, ‘ C. D. Chase, Wyoming, ‘

Nath. Reynolds, farmer for C. H. Welling, W. W. Waugh, South Norridgewock, Me.
North Kingston, R. I. H. E. Howe, Cooper’s Mills, *
P. H. Smith, So. Hadley Falls, Mass. C. A. Leavitt, South Turner, ‘‘

George Madisin, farmer for H. G. Russell, O. M. Brenton, Falls Village, Conn.
Warwick, R. I. C. B. Maltbie, — > oe

Joseph Robinson, Quincy, Mass. Johnston Golden, Bradford, Vt.

T. W. Dawley & Bro., Warwick, R, I. A. B. Fellows, Ipswich, Mass.
George Vinton, Quincy, Mass. | J. W. Hobart, North Amherst, ‘‘
George Shippee, East Greenwich, R. I. | C. H. Washburn, West Newton, ‘
J. A. Wilson, Stoneham, Mass. E. E. Thomas, Lynnfield, ‘
D. C. Kenyon, East Greenwich, R. I. | C. H. Mason, Deerfield, ‘
A. S. Reed, Abington, Mass. C. E. Parmenter, North Attleboro’, ‘“
George Lawton, North Kingston, R. I. E. S. Wetherbee, Lexington, ‘*
J. W. Blodgett, Saugus, Mass. F. W. Loud, South Weymouth, ‘‘
Peleg Madisin, Coventry, R. I. James Forest, Stoneham, “*
S. A. Hall, Revere, Mass. | Thomas Ranney, Newton Highlands, ‘‘
J. H. Carpenter, Warwick, R. I. Jacob Wentworth, West Roxbury, ‘*
A. W. Wiggins, Wolfboro’, N. H. | T. P. Ford, Marshfield, ‘§
N. B. Waldron, North Kingston, R. I. | J. H. Bourne, < ae
M. J. Harvey, Epping, N. H. | Marshall Wood, Burlington, ‘
George B. Weaver, Newport, R. I. | G. P. Curtis, Roslindale, ‘*

WHITTEMORE’S CHAMPION HORSE RAKE,

With Patent Independent Steel Teeth.

The teeth are so made that they do not scratch up all the old rubbish, but rake
cleaner and easier than any other. All other horse rakes have round, pointed teeth,
no improvement made on them for the past twenty years. The teeth can all be removed
by taking out one bolt. Buy no other rake, and have clean hay. We have over one
hundred signatures of farmers to a statement that it is the dest Rake they ever used.

Plows of all kinds, Cultivators, Drag, Straight and Wheel Harrows,
- Seed Sowers, Shovels, Hoes, Forks, &c. Cucumber Wood
Pumps,—Plain, Copper and Porcelain Lined ; Russel Coe’s Su-
perphosphate, Darling’s Animal Fertilizer and Bone,
Axle Grease, warranted the best in the country.

As we enter upon the eighteenth year of our Seed Trade in Boston, would say we
know we can supply as good and Reliable Seed as can be dought inthe country. We
import from the dest growers in Europe, and have our American seed raised for us by
the most reliable growers here, and we are confident that the guwality cannot be excelled.

VV HITTEMORE BROTHERS,

Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store,

128 & 130 South Market Street,
BOSTON, MASS.

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SELECT FOREIGN VARIETIES.
PRICE $1.00 TO $2.00 EACH.

Black Prince—Large, black ; bunches long, berries sweet. A great bearer.

Black Hamburg—A general favorite; bunches large and shouldered ; berries large,
black and delicious.

Chasselas de Fontainbleau—One of the most esteemed in France; bunches large,
berries large, greenish white and a little reddened ; very productive.

Golden Hamburg—Large, loose shouldered bunches, large berries; skin pale green-
ish yellow, thin and tender ; flesh delicate and melting; very juicy, rich, sugary.

Golden Chasselas—This is supposed to be the same as Chasselas de Fontainbleau.

Royal Muscadine—Bunches large, berries large, white, turning to amber; tender,
with a rich and delicious flavor.

White Muscat, of Alexandria—Bunches large, fruit long; yellowish white ; hand-
some and delicious.

White Frontignan—Later that Grisly Frontignan ; bunches large, berries green,
changing to amber ; rich and musky.

White Sweetwater—Bunches fair size ; berries green, sweet, watery and pleasant.

SCIONS—For Grafting

Can be furnished in greater or less quantity, of the varieties enumerated in the fore-
going Catalogue. Each Scion will cut from six to ten buds, or from two to four grafts.

Apple Scions—Where not more than six to eight kinds are required, 25 cents per
dozen ; $1.00 per 100 ; $3.00 per I000.

Pear Scions—Where not more than six to eight kinds are required, 50 cents per
dozen; $2.00 per 100.

Plum Scions—Where not more than six to eight kinds are required, 50 cents per
dozen ; $2.00 per 100; $8.00 per I000.

Cherry Scions—Where not more than six to eight kinds are required, 50 cents per
dozen ; $2.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

ASPARAGUS.

Eurfurt’s Giant—aA large, fine sort. 2 years old, $1.50 per 100.
Conover’s Cclossal—Very large, extra fine, new. 2 years old, $2.00 per Ioo.

RHUBARB.

Imperial—Very early, fine flavor, cooks red. Clumps 25 cents each.
Victoria—Early ; delicious flavor ; large size. Clumps, 25 cents each.

FRUIT STOCKS.

Apple, $2 per 100; Dwarf Apple, $5 per 100; Pear, $3 per 100; extra large, $5 per
1co; Angers Quince, $3 per 100; extra strong, $5 per I00.
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ORNAMENTAL TREES.

DECIDUOUS UPRIGHT TREES.

Acacia—YELLow Locust (Pseudacacia)—A very rapid growing tree; has elegant
bunches of pale yellow, fragrant flowers. 50 cents to $1.00.

Almond—DovuBLE FLOWERING (Communis floreplena)—A beautiful tree, with double
rose-colored flowers. 50 cents.

Apple—CHINESE DOUBLE ROSE FLOWERING (Spectabilis fi. roseo pl.)\—Has beautiful
flowers, resembling small double roses, disposed in clusters. 75 cents.
CHINESE DOUBLE WHITE FLOWERING (SZectadilis ft. albo pl.) —With beautiful dou-
ble white flowers ; fruit a beautiful carmine. 75 cents.

Alder—CuT-LEAVED IMPERIAL (Laciniata imperiadis)—Foliage large and deeply cut;
one of the best. $2.00.

Ash—MounNTAIN ASH, EUROPEAN (Sorbus aucuparia)—A very beautiful tree, of
medium size, with an erect stem, smooth bark and round head; covered during
the Fall and Winter with bright scarlet berries; universally admired. 50 cents.

AMERICAN (S. Americana)—A tree with larger leaves than the preceding, and with
larger and lighter colored berries, but generally resembling it. 50 cents.

GOoLD-BARKED (F. excelsior aurvea)—Of irregular and peculiar growth; its bright yel-
low bark makes it a conspicuous object in winter. $1.00.

Bird Cherry (Cerasus padus)—A rapid-growing tree, with glossy foliage; has long
bunches of white flowers in May, succeeded by clusters of fruit like the Black
Currant. $1.00.

Beech—AMERICAN (fugus ferruginea)—Too well known to need description. Very
handsome, grown in the Nursery, and desirable for Lawns, etc. 75 cents.
COPPER-COLORED (/. sylvatica cuprea)—Another variety with foliage similar to the
Purple-Leaved, but not so deeply colored. {$1.00 to $3.00.
PuRPLE-LEAVED— With dark purple foliage ; beautiful. $2.00.

Birch (Pendula elegams)—A rare variety with branches very pendulous; a decided
acquisition. $1.00 to $2.00.

PURPLE-LEAVED (Betula alba purpurea)—A purple-leaved variety of the White
Birch, with leaves as dark as those of the Purple-leaved Beech; a great acqui-
sition. $3.00 to $5.00.

Catalpa—Large, glossy foliage with large cluster of flowers a foot inlength. 50 cents.
Chestnut—AMERICAN (Castanea Americana)—A well known forest and nut-bearing
tree ; of great value for ornamental purposes. 50 cents to $1.00.

SpaniIsH—A handsome lawn tree, with larger and better fruit than our common
chestnut. $1.00.

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I am now enabled to offer this new and splendid Grape at low rates. The plants
are all propagated from well ripened eyes of the previous year, or by layers from estab-
lished plants—no doubtful methods of propagation have been used. It is a most
rapid grower, and perfectly hardy wherever the Concord will survive. For description
see page 25.

The experience of many years, and the largely increasing demand for my roses,
have fully satisfied me that the practice of budding or grafting the finer varieties of
Roses upon Mannetti or other stocks, which sucker and soon overcome the bud, is both
unnecessary and undesirable.

MAGNGLIAS.

Very strong plants, budded on Acuminata stock.

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is large enough now to justify a considerable reduction in price, which = ace neh
made for the Spring of 1879. The low price at which they are now put ae ae ae
dealers to push the sale and secure the planting of a large number of these valua
varieties by those who may have hesitated while they were held at a high price.

H..E. HOOKKEE,

Hooker Nurseries, East Avenue, near Goodman Street,

Marcu, 1879. ROCHESTER, N. Y.
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Equal to or better than the De/aware in flavor and richness. Very pure, sweet and
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Cherry—CHINESE DOUBLE FLOWERING (Simensis fl. pleno) —White, tinged with pink ;
dwarf habit. $1.25.
LARGE DOUBLE FLOWERING (Decumana)—Very large and rapid-growing trees, with
beautiful white flowers. $1.00 to $1.50.

Cypress—Decibuous (Dzsticha)—A beautiful tree, with yew-like foliage. $1.00.

Celestial Tree (As/antus glandulosa)—A lofty, rapid-growing tree, with long, feathery
foliage ; desirable for a shade tree; exempt from all diseases and insects. $1.00.

Gingko—ManENn-HaiR TREE (Salisburia adinanti tfolza)—A very singular and artificial
looking tree, with remarkable fan-like leaves. $1.00 to $3.00.

Elm—AMERICAN (Americana)—A vigorous tree ; when of large size assumes a weep-

ing habit ; one of the most beautiful of American trees. 75 cents to $2.00.

ENGLISH (U/mus Campestris)—An erect, rapid growing tree, forming a dense head;
leaves rich, dark green, remaining on the tree later in the Fall than those of the
native sorts. A desirable tree for streets, avenues, etc. 75 cents to $2.00.

PURPLE-LEAVED (Purpfurea)—A striking variety of the English; erect branches,
with purplish leaves. $1.50 to $2.00.

VARIEGATED GOLDEN-LEAVED—A variety of the English Elm, with the leaves edged
with a clear yellow. Very unique. $1.00 to $2.00.

Horse Chestnut—WHITE FLOWERING—Large, round, dense-headed tree, dark green
foliage, large spikes of showy white and red flowers in June. 75 cents to $1.00.
PINK FLOWERING—Similar to above, with pink flowers. Suitable for street trees, or
for parks. One of the handsomest of ornamental trees. {$1.00 to $2.00.
CuT-LEAVED (Laciniata)—A curious variety, with delicate fern-like foliage. $1.50.

Judas Tree, or ““Red Bud’’—AMERICAN (Cercis Canadensis)—A very ornamental,
small tree, which, in the early Spring, before the leaves appear, is covered with
delicate pink flowers. $1.00.

Keelreuteria (Xe@/reuteria paniculata)—A pretty, small tree, with showy, yellow flowers,
in August. Its leaves assume a fine yellow color in the Fall. $1.00.

Larch—EvuROoPEAN (Zurofea)—An elegant pyramidal growing tree, with delicate, soft
foliage, and small, drooping branches. 50 cents to $1.00.
GOLDEN (Kempferii)—A new variety ; foliage light green, changing to yellow. $1.00

Locust—YELLow (Robinia pseud-acacia)—A well known ornamental tree, with fragrant,
white, or pinkish white, pea-shaped blossoms in June. $1.00.

Linden—AMERICAN ; Basswoop (7iza Americana)—A fine native tree, with large
leaves and fragrant flowers. 75 cents to $2.00.
EUROPEAN (Zuropea)—A regular pyramidal grower, with large leaves and fragrant
flowers. $1.00 to $2.00.
FERN-LEAVED (Laciniata)—A curious and beautiful variety, with cut leaves. $1.50.

Magnolia—CucuMBER (Acuminata)—This is a strong growing tree, with large leaves ;
its flowers bluish, and sometimes white, with yellowish tint. $1.00.

CHINESE (Magnolia conspicua)—A handsome, small-sized tree; produces snowy white
flowers before the appearance of the leaves. $2.00 to $3.00.

GLAUCUS, OR SWAMP (G/lauca)—A small tree with fragrant white flowers. $1.00.

LENNEI—This is a new variety of great merit; foliage large, rich and glossy ; flowers
dark purple. $2.00 to $3.00.

SOULANGEANA—A hybrid between Magnolia Conspicua and MZ. Purpurea, closely
resembling the latter in habit of growth and foliage. Flowers white and purple.
One of the best. $2.00 to $3.00.

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Magnolia—SuHowy-FLOWERED (JZ. sfectosa)—The tree is similar to the Soulangeana in
form, and it resembles that variety also in its leaves, but the flowers are not so
large nor so deeply colored, but showy and very fragrant. $2.00 to $3.00.

UMBRELLA (77ifete/a)—Has very large leaves, with beautiful white flowers. $1.00.

Maple—AsuH-LEAVED (Vegusda)—A fine tree, suited for avenues. Has handsome pin-
nated foliage of light green hue ; very distinct. 50 cents to $1.50.

ENGLISH (Campestris)—A dwarfish-growing tree, of compact, roundish habit; retains
its foliage until late in the fall. $1.00 to $2.00

GoLDEN—A fine variety ; compact head of golden-tinted foliage. $2.00.

Norway—Large, glossy foliage ; very fine for lawns and avenues. $1.00 to $2.00.

PuRPLE-LEAVED—A variety of the Sycamore, with the under surfaces of the leaves a
purplish-red color ; very distinct. $1.00.

RED COLCHICUM (C olchicum rubrum)—A rare and very fine variety, with leaves
like those of the Sweet Gum. It makes two growths in a year, the latter in the
month of June; takes a bright red color, giving to the tree a very beautiful ap”
pearance. $1.00 to $2.00. x ‘

SUGAR (Saccharinum)—A noble, upright tree, excellent for shade, and valuable for
its wood and for the production of sugar, but of slow growth. 50 cents to $2.00.

SILVER-LEAVED (Dasycarpum)—One of the most ornamental of the species; the
under surface of the leaves a soft white. It is exceedingly rapid inits growth,
often making shoots six feet long in a season; valuable as a street tree. 50
cents to $1.50.

SYCAMORE (Pseudoplatanus)—A vigorous tree, with rich, dark foliage and ash-gray
bark; very desirable. 75 cents to $1.50.

WIERS CurLeaven SILVER—A beautiful, gracefully drooping tree with deep serra-
ted foliage which renders it peculiar and attractive. This is a very popular and
new variety. $1.50 to $2.50.

Peach (Amygdalus)—Purple, or blood-leaved. Deep purple foliage changing to green
later in the season. A rapid grower and desirable variety. 50 cents.

Poplar—LoMBARDY—A very erect, upright, rapid grower. 75 cents.
SILVER-LEAVED; ABELE (Pofulas alba)—A tree of remarkably rapid growth. It
retains its foliage long after the leaves of other trees. socents to $1.00. —
BALSAM OR BALM OF GILEAD (Salsamifera)—Luxuriant tree, with large, glossy
foliage. 75 cents to $1.50.

Sweet Gum (Liguidamber stryraciflua)—A round-headed tree with star-like glossy
leaves ; very ornamental. 75 cents.

Sophora—JaPan (Sophora Faponica)—A beautiful tree, with fine, pinnate, dark green
foliage, and white, pea-blossom shaped flowers. $1.00.

Sumac—CuT-LEAveED (ius glabra laciniata)—A variety of the Common Sumac, with
its leaves deeply cut and divided; “resembles a Tree Fern.” New. $1.00.

Tulip Tree—WHITEWOoOD (Lirtodendron Tulipifera)—A magnificent native tree, with
glossy foliage, and fiddle-shaped leaves; has tulip-like flowers and belongs to
the family of Magnolias. 1.00.
Thorns—DousLE WHITE—Small double white flowers. $1.00.
PINK FLOWERING (Rosez)—Double flowers; fragrant. $1.00.
DouBLE ROSE FLOWERING (Oxyacantha flore rosea pleno)—Has beautiful rose-col-
ored blossoms. $1.25.

White Fringe Tree (Chioanthus Virginica)—Handsome foliage and fine spikes of deli-
cate white flowers. Beautiful for the lawn. $1.00.

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No. 16 South Market Street, . . . Boston, Mass.

Invite attention to their large and carefully selected stock of the

BEST SEEDS

for Market Gardens, Farms, Family Gardens, Florists, and all others in want of
fresh and reliable seeds. Our stock includes all the choicest and most profitable kinds
of Vegetable Seeds, Extra Early, Medium and Late PEAS, Best Varieties of BEANS
and CORN, Choice MELONS, TOMATOES, &c., also all kinds of

Grass and Grain Seeds, Fine Lawn Grass, &c.

Constantly on hand the largest and most extensive assortment of New, Rare and Beau-

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FLOWER SEEDS

to be found in this country, including all the choice varieties of French and German
Asters, Balsams, Stocks, Pansies, Petunias, Double Hollyhocks and Zinnias; superb
strains of Calceolarea, Cinerarif, Carnation, Chinese Primrose, and hundreds of
others suited to the wants of amateurs and florists. ,

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Best Lawn Mowers, Pruning and Budding Knives, Garden Syringes, Fertilizers and all
Garden Requisites.

Plants and Bulbs of all kinds, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Vines, Fruit
; Trees and Small Fruits.

Catalogues of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Trees, &c. free on application.

Books for the Farm, Garden & Household.

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Buel’s Cider-Maker’s Manual, . : 1.50 | Johnson’s Winter Greeneriesat Home, ~. 1.00
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Elliot's Hand Book for Fruit Grow ers, 60c. and 1.00 | The Thomery System of Grape Culture, . 30
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Walnut—-Biack (Fuglans nigra)—A vigorous, handsome, rapid-growing tree, with
large pinnate leaves. Very suitable for large grounds and parks, and particularly
valuable for its timber. $1.00.

BUTTERNUT (American cinera)—A strong growing tree; well known for its fruit.
$1.00.
HICKORY (Americana tomentosa)—The well known American Hickory Nut. $1.00.

Willow—NEw AMERICAN—A very graceful slender-branched tree, more dwarfish in
its habit than the common Weeping Willow; grafted 5 to 7 feet high on straight,
smooth stems. $1.00.

ROSEMARY—A handsome silver foliage tree, worked the same as Ad/marnock. $1.00.
GOLDEN-BARKED (V7¢ellina)—Its branches are beautiful yellow, and make it there-
fore very ornamental. $1.00.

Yellow Wood—VirciLia (Cladrastis tinctoria), formerly VIRGILIA LUTEA—Very de-
sirable for a single lawn tree; produces panicles one foot or more in length, of
delicately fragrant, cream-white flowers. $1.00 to $1.50.

DECIDUOUS WEEPING TREES.

Ash—EUROPEAN (Acuparia pendila)—A beautiful tree, with fine drooping branches,
which bear red fruit like the upright variety; one of the best of its class. 75
cents to $1.50.

GOLDEN BARKED (Azvea)—A rapid growing variety ; bark looking yellow, like gold,
in the winter. $1.50.

VARIEGATED WEEPING (Sorbus aucuparia pendula variegata)—This variety is similar
to the last, only its leaves are curiously blotched with white. $1.50.

WEEPING (excelsior pendula)—A remarkable variety, with very striking pendulous
branches. $1.00 to $2.00.

Almond—WEEPING (Communis pendula)—A variety of the Almond grafted on stems
4 to 6 feet high ; very weeping. $1.50.
Beech— WEEPING (Fagus sylvatica pendula)—A rare and ornamental tree; branches

gracefully drooping; foliage clean and light ; well adapted for small places and
cemeteries. $2.00.

Birch—CutT-LEAVED, WEEPING—A beautiful tree, with slender, drooping branches
and delicately cut, glossy leaves. One of the finest for ornamental purposes.
$1.00 to $2.00. 5
ELEGANT WEEPING (Betula alba elegans pendula)—A very beautiful new sort, with
branches very drooping; light airy foliage ; one of the most desirable of weep-
ing trees. $1.00 to $3.00.
Younc’s WEEPING—A. handsome weeping tree, with shoots as pendulous as the
Kilmarnock Willow. A very desirable ornamental variety. $2.00.

Cherry—LarGE WEEPING—An imported variety, with drooping branches and black
fruit. 75 cents.
DWARF WEEPING (Pumila pendula)—This makes a beautiful round-headed, drooping
tree; very ornamental. $1.00.
EVER-FLOWERING (Semper florens)—Rich foliage; vigorous grower; bearing fruit
and flowers all summer. $1.50.
Elm—CaMPERDOWN—Very distinct from the common weeping variety, being more
pendulous; it forms a fine head. $2.00 to $3.00.

Honey Locust—Bujors (Bwjoti pendula)—A new variety, with graceful and droop.
ing branches ; very distinct and fine. $2.00.
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Larch—WEEPING (Penxdula)—A variety of the European, with fine epope branches ;
hard to transplant. $2.00.

Laburnum—WEEPING (fendula)—Has long, falling branches reaching the ground,
with long clusters of yellow flowers. _ $1.00 to $2.00.

Linden—EuROPEAN WEEPING—A fine, spreading, weeping tree, with large, beautiful
foliage. $1.50.

Poplar—WEEPING (Populus pendula)—A remarkably fine weeping tree, branches
gracefully drooping, leaves large, green and shining. $1.00.

Thorn—PyRACANTHA-LEAVED WEEPING (Pyracanthifolia pendula)—A drooping va-
riety with small, bright green, glossy foliage. $1.25.
VARIEGATED WEEPING (Variegata pendula)—A variety with fine variegated foliage
and drooping habit. $1.25

Willow—ComMMon WEEPING (Badbylonica)—The common, well know variety ; very
free grower, requiring a larger space than either of the other willows. 50 cents
to $1.00.

AMERICAN NEW WEEPING (Americana pendula)—Has long, slender, pendulous
branches ; exceedingly hardy, and is one of the most beautiful and graceful trees
in cultivation ; grows freely and transplants well. $1.00 to $1.50.

KILMARNOCK (Cafrea pendula)—Another beautiful weeping tree, of rich, dark
foliage; very hardy, with branches very pendulous ; exceedingly distinct; one
of the best. $1.00 to $2.00.

ORNAMENTAL EVERGREEN TREES.

Arbor Vite2—AMERICAN (Occidentalis)\—Grows vigorously, with flat, light green
foliage; excellent for screens and hedges. 25 cents to $1.00.
Hovey’s GOLDEN—Very hardy, fan-shaped foliage, compact and desirable. $1.00.
SIBERIAN—Very hardy; retains its color during our hard winters. Very compact
and upright; good for specimen lawn trees, as also for screens or hedges. 75
cents to $1.00.

Cedar—JApan (Cryftomeria japonica)—A graceful tree; drooping habit and delicate,
light green foliage; requires protection in this latitute. 75 cents to $2.00.

Cyprus—LAwson’s (Cupressus Lawsoniana)—One of the most beautiful of all the new
evergreens ; not quite hardy here. $1.00 to $2.00.

Firs—BaLsaM (Balsamea)—A very erect, regular, pyramidal tree, with dark green,
sombre foliage ; vigorous grower. 25 cents to $1.00.

NORDMANN’S (Mordmanniana)—A very erect and handsome tree; the foliage is the
finest of all the Firs. Quite hardy. $1.00 to $2.00.

Juniper—ENGLISH—A very handsome, small, compact tree. 75 cents to $1.00.
IRISH—A very tapering, beautiful little tree. 75 cents to $1.00.
SwEDISH—A small sized pyramidal tree, with bluish green foliage; very hardy and
ornamental. 50 cents to $1.00.

Pines—AUSTRIAN (Awstriaca)—Black Pine; a hardy, robust spreading tree; leaves
long and dark green, buds large and gray; grows rapidly and is quite distinct.
$1.00 to $2.00.

ScorcH (Sy/vestris)—A fine, robust, rapid-growing tree, which succeeds well in this
country ; leaves of asilvery green. $1.00 to $2.00.
WHITE, OR WEYMOUTH (Strobus)—A rapid-growing native Pine, with light green
foliage. $1.00.
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Retinispora—GoLDEN (2. Pisifera plumosa aurea)—In this variety, the tips of the
branches are of a bright golden hue, very marked and pretty. $1.00 to $2.00.

Spruce—AMERICAN WHITE (A/éa)—A rapid-growing tree, with silvery green foliage.
25 cents to $1.00.
HEMLOCK (Canzadensis)—When finely grown, almost the handsomest Evergreen, with
delicate and dark glossy foliage and drooping branches. 25 cents to $1.00.
Norway (£xcelsa)—A lofty, elegant tree, with drooping branches when it attains a
medium height. 50 cents to $2.00.

Yew—GoLpD STRIPED (£iegantissima)—A beautiful variegated variety, with silvery
striped foliage, changing to straw color. 25 cents to $1.00.

PLANTS FOR HEDGES, SCREENS AND SHELTERS.

Arbor Vitze—AMERICAN—This plant is by far the finest of all Evergreens for screens.
It is very hardy, and easily transplanted—few or no plants ever failing if prop-
erly treated specimens are obtained. 1 foot high, $5.00 per 100; 2 feet high
$7.50 per Ioc.

Cedar—Rep—In this Evergreen we have another very good subject for hedges ; it will
form a dense screen; is easily trimmed into any desired shape, and bears shear-
ing well. 1 foot high, transplanted, $15.00 per 100.

Hemlock—Extremely fine and rich-colored when once started. 1 to 2 feet high,
$10.00 per I00.

Honey Locust, or Three-Thorned Acacia (Gleditschia triacanthos)\—One of the
best plants for a strong and beautiful hedge. $5.00 per 100; $20.00 per Ioo00.

Japan Quince (Pyrus japonica)—A plant of low, prickly growth, which with care
forms a most beautiful and impenetrable hedge. Inthe Spring, when covered
with its showy crimson flowers, it is a very ornamental object. 2 years old,
transplanted, $20.00 per 100.

Norway Spruce—Forms a beautiful and desirable screen, or shelter, where a rapid
and high growth are required ; as for sheltering from cold winds, planting on the
borders of grounds or plantations of fruit trees, etc. 1 foot high, $10.00 per 100;
2 feet high, $20.00 per 100.

Osage Orange—A well known plant, extensively used at the West; forms in three
years a perfectly impenetrable hedge. Leaves very dark green and shining.
I year old, $2.00 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.

Privet—HaLtr EVERGREEN—An old hedge plant, with small, handsome foliage; bears
the shears well, and forms a perfect wall of verdure. I year, $2.00 per 100;
$15.00 per 1000. 2 years, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS.

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS.

Acacia—RosE OR Moss (A/7spfida rosea)—An irregular shrub, with elegant rose-colored
flowers ; blooms in July and at intervals through the season. $1.00.
Angelica—JAPAN (¥aponzca)—A singular, erect growing shrub, with large leaves and
spikes of white flowers in September. 75 cents to $1.00.
Amelanchier—ALPINE (A/pinus)—Very neat and dwarf growing shrub, with glossy
leaves and white flowers, succeeded by small purple berries. 50 cents.
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Almond—DouBLE ROSE FLOWERING (Nana /flore pleno)—Covered with beautiful
double rose-colored flowers in May. 50 cents.

DOUBLE WHITE FLOWERING (Wana lore albo)—Similar to the above, with double
white flowers. 50 cents.

Althea, or Rose of Sharon—DousLe WHITE FLOWERING (Flore alba pleno)—Hand-

some flowers with deep purple center. 50 cents.

DOUBLE BLUE FLOWERING (Flore coerulea pleno)—Semi-double. 50 cents.

P#ONIA FLOWERING (/Peonifiora)—Dark purple flowers; distinct; one of the best.
50 cents. °

SHOWY FLOWERED (£/egantissima)—Very showy, rose and purple flowers. 50 cents.

DOUBLE VARIEGATED FLOWERING (lore variegata pleno)—Similar to the Double
White. 50 cents.

Berberry—PuRPUREA (Purple-leaved Berberry)—A shrub of 3 to 5 feet, with violet
purple foliage and fruit. 50 cents.,

Box (Suxus)—The species and varieties of the Tree Box are beautiful Jawn shrubs, or
small trees, well adapted to small places. They flourish best when partially
shaded. 50 cents to $1.00.

Calycanthus—SWEET-SCENTED SHRUB; ALLSPICE (Calycanthus Florida)—The young
wood has a strong aromatic odor ; the chocolate-colored blossoms are deligh:-
fully fragrant; blooms at intervals during the Summer. 50 cents.

Cotoneaster (Cofoneaster)—The Cotoneasters are beautiful shrubs, with soft, smooth
leaves, producing white flowers in June, and red berries in Autumn. 75 cents.

Colutea -Arborescens—BLADDER SENNA (7Zyree Colutea)—Large shrub, with small
delicate foliage and yellow flowers in June. Reddish pods or bladders. 75 cents.

Cytisis—GOLDEN CHAIN (Laéburnum)—A dwarf spreading shrub, with yellow flowers
and quite pretty. 50 cents.
ENGLISH (Ladurnum)—A beautiful tree, resembling the preceding, with smooth,
shining foliage. $1.00.
Scotcu (A/sinus)—Similar to the English, with larger foliage. $1.00.
PURPLE FLOWERING (Purpureis)\—A superb dwarf shrub, with slender branches;
covered with numerous purplish flowers. $1.00.

Corchorus, or Japan Globe Flower—JApPan (Faponica)—A slender, green-branched
shrub, with globular yellow flowers. 50 cents.
SILVER VARIEGATED LEAVED (aponica argentea variegata)—A new variety from
Japan, with white edged leaves; slender grower. $1.00.

Cornus Sanguinea—RED BRANCHED DoGwoop—Blood red bark in Winter. Very
ornamental white flowers. 50 cents. ’

WuitTe FLowerinc (F/orida)—Has large, showy, white blossoms in the early Spring;
very ornamental. 50 cents.

LARGE LEAVED VARIEGATED (Mascula variegata)—This has larger leaves, and keeps
its foliage better in the hot sun than most of the variegated leaved plants. One
of the best. $1.00.

Cydonica, Japan Quince—Japan SCARLET (Cydonia, or Pyrus Faponica)—A fine
hardy shrub, bearing very early in the Spring a great profusion of large, hand-
some, bright scarlet flowers; very showy and desirable. Makes fine hedges.
25 to 50 cents.

DouBLE RED FLOWERING—A variety of the Scar/et, having semi-double flowers.
50 cents.

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which will far excel any that has heretofore ever been made. I hope and expect to have
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Cydonica, Japan Quince—Rosk-COLORED (Japonica rosea)—A variety of freer growth
than the last ; flowers rose-colored and blush. 50 cents.
WHITE FLOWERING (Faponica albo plena)—A beautiful variety, with white and blush
flowers. 50 cents.

Crategus, Hawthorns—(See Deciduous Trees.)

Currant—Gorpon’s (Gordonii)—Perfectly hardy, with yellow flowers of nankin shade;
makes a beautiful effect. 50 cents.
DOUBLE CRIMSON FLOWERING (Sanguinea flore pleno)—A variety of the above, with
superb double red flowers. One of the best. 50 cents.
CRIMSON FLOWERING (Sazguimea)—Beautiful crimson red flowers; most brilliant.
50 cents.

Daphne—GARLAND (Czeorum)—A dwarf shrub, with very fragrant rose-colored flow-

ers. Evergreen foliage. $1.00.

VARIEGATEL-LEAVED (Cxeorum elegans)—A variety of the preceding, with variegated
evergreen foliage. $1.00.

PINK FLOWERING (MMezertum atropurpureum)—Blooms very early in Spring ; flow-
ers reddish or pink, and bright scarlet berries. 50 cents.

WHITE FLOWERING (Mezertum album)—Similar in growth to the above, with white
flowers, and yellowish red berries in Autumn. 75 cents.

Deutzia—CRENATE-LEAVED (Crenata)—A very strong-growing and profuse flowering
variety. 35 cents.

DoUBLE-FLOWERING (Crenata flore pleno)—One of the most beautiful shrubs in cul-
tivation. Flowers double, pure white; the edge on the under side of each petal
is slightly and delicately tinged with pink. Very beautiful and hardy. 50 cents.

SLENDER BRANCHED (Graci/is)—One of the most delightful shrubs ; its pure white
flowers are produced in the greatest abundance ; it is also suitable for pot cul-
ture ; blooms freely in a low temperature. 35 to 50 cents.

Evergreen Thorn—BurninG BusH (Pyracantha)—A low, bushy plant, retaining its
foliage all winter; flowers white in May. Fruit scarlet, hanging a long time on
the plant; makes a very fine ornamental hedge. 50 cents.

YELLOW FRUITED (Fructulutea)—Similar to the preceding; yellow berries. 50 cents.

Euonymus—STRAWBERRY TREE (Zuonymus Europeus) —A very ornamental and
showy shrub, whose chief beauty consists in its brilliant, rose-colored berries,
which hang in clusters from the branches until mid-winter. 50 cents.

WHITE FRUITED (Zuropeus fructu)—A handsome variety, with white fruit. 50 cents.

Elder (Sambucus)—A well known, very pretty and showy shrub, which blossoms in .
the Spring, and afterwards is covered with handsome berries. 50 cents.

Forsythia—GoLDEN BELL (forsythia vsridissima)—A very singular, and quite orna-
mental shrub. Its branches, in the early Spring, before the leaves appear, are
covered with bright golden yellow pendulous flowers. 50 cents.

FortTuUNII—A _ new and distinct variety, with golden yellow flowers and deep green
foliage. 50 cents.

SLENDER BRANCHED (Suspensa)—Has long, vine-like branches and pretty foliage;
yellow flowers produced freely in April. . 50 cents.

Fringe Tree—PuRPLE ; VENETIAN SUMAC; SMOKE TREE, &C., (RAus cotinus)—An
elegant and ornamental large shrub, with curious, hair-like flowers, which, being
of a pinkish brown color, give it the names “Purple Fringe” and “ Smoke
Tree.” The blossoms are in July, sometimes literally covering the tree, and
remaining all Summer. 50 cents to $1.00.

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Fringe Tree—Cur-LEAvED (Laciniata)—Leaves of immense size, of a light green
color, deeply cut and drooping gracefully from the branches; one of the most
beautiful acquisitions we have had for years; will undoubtedly be admired by
every lover of plants. $1.00 to $2.00.

Gold Dust Tree—JApan (aponica)—A conspicuous shrub, with bright green foliage,
mottled with golden yellow spots. $1.00.
STRIPED-LEAVED (Japonica latimaculata)—Has both wood and foliage distinctly
marked ; very handsome and beautiful. $1.00.

Holly—A well known evergreen shrub, with large, prickly leaves, dark green, some-
what resembling those of the Oak inform. 50 cents.
EUROPEAN (/lex agutfolium)—Tender in the Northern States. $1.00.

Halesia—FourR-WINGED-FRUITED; SILVER BELL (Halesia tetraptera)—Produces in the
Spring very pretty white, bell-shaped and drooping Mowers; somewhat resembling
those of the Fuchsza. $1.00.

Hypericum—LArRGE-FLOWERED ; ST. JOHN’S Wort, (Aypericum calycinum)—A shrub
of low, spreading habit, luxuriant and vigorous growth; suitable for covering
rocks, or hiding unseemly places. 50 cents.

Hydrangea— LARGE-CLUSTERED (Paziculata grandifiora)—A fine, large shrub, bearing
large, showy panicles of white flowers in the greatest profusion. It is quite
hardy, and is altogether a most admirable shrub for planting singly on the lawn
or in the margin of masses. 50 cents to $1.00 each.

OrTaksa—A beautiful, free-flowering shrub, flowering when plants are very small,
large panicles of rosy carmine flowers. 50 cents.

Japonica VARIEGATA—Leaves deep green, beautifully marked with pure white.
50 cents.

THomMAS Hocc—New, hardy plant of great merit. Immense heads of pure white
flowers ; one .of the most valuable plants of recent introduction. 50 cents
to $1.00.

Honeysuckle Upright—WHITE TARTARIAN (Zartarica alba)—Bears a profusion of

delicate white flowers. 35 to 50 cents.

RED TARTARIAN—(Zurtarica vosea)—Has beautiful rose or pink-colored flowers.
35 to 50 cents.

LepDEsour’s (Ledebourii)—A distinct variety from California, with red and yellow
flowers. 35 to 50 cents.

FRAGRANS (fragrantissima)—A very fragrant, fall-flowering variety, with yellowish
white flowers. 35 to 50 cents.

Indigo Shrub—SuHrussy (/7wticosa)—A fine shrub, with spikes of dark violet flowers.
50 cents to $1.00.

Mahonia—Ho.Liy-LEAVED ASHBERRY (Mahonia aguifoliaz)—A handsome Evergreen
shrub, somewhat resembling the Hol/y. The leaves are large, and of beautiful
shape; yellow flowering. 50 cents.

Pavia Macrostachya—Dwarr WHITE HoRSE CHESTNUT—A low spreading shrub,
with large spikes of white flowers. 75 cents.

Pea-Tree (Caragana gracilis)—An elegant and graceful shrub, with drooping branches

"and yellow leaves. 50 cents.

Privet—Common (Ligustrum vulgare)—Has delicate foliage, pretty white flowers, and

bunches of black berries ; in warmer climates it is an evergreen; the leaves hang
, on very late. A valuable hedge plant. 25 cents.

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ESTABLISHED IW 1850.

GOULD BROTHERS,
Munroe County Murseries

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES,

SMALL FRUITS,
FLOWERING SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, PLANTS, VINES,

ROSES, ete., ete.

An extensive stock constantly on hand, and for sale in LARGE
or small quantities, to Nurserymen, Dealers and Planters.

We intend to keep up with the times in the introduction of all the new varieties of

FRUITS AND ORNAMENTALS

that may prove worthy of general cultivation.

Office and Grounds on East Avenue, near Brighton Viilage.

All nce SARE trains on the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. stop at Brighton Station,
within Io minutes walk of our office.

CALL AND SEE us, or send for Catalogues, as follows:

No. 1, 42 Pages—Descriptive Catalogue of Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, Small Fruits
etc., etc. Price, Io cents.

No. 2, 62 Pages—Descriptive Catalogue of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, etc.
Price, 10 cents.

No. 3—Wholesale Catalogue, or Trade List, for Nurserymen, Dealers and large
Planters. FREE.

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Pzony—TREE (Peoria arborea)—The varieties of this shrub are extremely showy and
very ornamental. flowering most profusely. There are many varieties of the
hard-wooded Peony which are of the highest excellence. The shrub attains a
height of some four feet, and is clothed with large leaves, variously lobed and
cut. It produces in the Spring enormous double or semi-double flowers, similar
in general appearance to those of the Herdaceous Peony. Very desirable for a
single lawn-plant. Very hardy. $1.00 each.

Prunus (Prunus trilobata)—An important addition to our hardy shrubs. Flowers
resemble somewhat those of the. Flowering Almond ; semi-double, of a delicate
pink color, and an inch or more in diameter, and closely set on long, slender
branches. 75 cents to $1.00.

CHINESE WHITE (Szvevzsis albo)—A genus of the A/mond, with double white flowers ;
a beautiful dwarf grower. 50 cents to $1.00.

Rhododendron—RosEBay—We have a variety of these most magnificent, evergreen
flowering shrubs. $1.00 and upwards.

Sheep Laurel—Kavmia (Lazifolia)—A native of the Eastern States; has rich, shining
foliage, and beautiful pink and white blossoms. 50 cents.

Swamp Pink—AzaLia (Poztica)—Yellow, and different shades. A hardy and beau-
tiful shrub; blooming in May. 50 cents to $1.50.

Snow Berry, or Snow Drop—St. PETER’s Wor? (Symphoricarpus racemosius)—A
well known, very hardy shrub; delicate leaves and branches ; small pink flowers
and beautiful clusters of snow-white berries, which hang upon the bush nearly
all Winter. 35 cents.

Snow Ball (Viburnum opulus)—An old favorite and well known shrub; very showy
and vigorous ; bears large, globular clusters of white flowers, which are very
showy. 50 cents to $1.00,

Syringa—EUROPEAN FRAGRANT, OR “ MOCK ORANGE” (Philadelphus coronaritus)-——A
well known, hardy shrub, with showy white flowers, which are fragrant. 50 cents.

Syringa, Lilac—VIrRGINAL (Vudgaris viriginalis)—Pure white flowers. 35 to 50 cents.
Emop’s (Zmodi)——Broad, deep green foliage, with delicate purplish flowers. 50 cents.
ROTHOMAGENSIS RUBRA—Distinct, fine red flowers. 50 cents.

WHITE FRINGE-LEAVED (Fostkaea)—A fine, distinct varietv, resembling fringe in
foliage; flowers purple. 35 to 50 cents. :

CHARLES THE X. (Rubra major)—A strong grower; large, shiny ledves; flowers
reddish purple. 50 cents.

PERSIAN WHITE (fersica alba)—Slender growth; fine, beautiful white flowers. 5°
cents.

PERSIAN PURPLE (fersica rubra)—Foliage small ; flowers bright purple. 50 cents.

Spirea—BILLarp’s (S. Az/lardiz)—Flowers bright red color; blossoms nearly all

Summer. 35 cents.

CHINESE (S. séensis)—Light green foliage ; very profuse bloomer ; flowers white in
spikes. July and August. 35 cents.

EXCELLENT (Zximza)—Flowers bright rose color ; beautiful. 50 cents.

ForTUNE’S (S. Callosa)—One of the most desirable ; has distinct, bronzy foliage ;
light pink flowers, produced in large panicles, and blossoms nearly all Summer.
35 cents.

FORTUNE’S WHITE (S. Callosa alba)—A new dwarf variety, with white flowers.
Very pretty and desirable. 50 cents.

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Spirea—Go DEN (S. auvea)—A new variety, with broad, gooseberry-shaped leaves,
which are peculiarly streaked with yellow. Contrasts very finely with the
purple-leaved shrubs. 50 cents.

LANCE-LEAVED (Lazceolata)—Leaves narrow, and pointed flowers, in white clusters.
35 cents.

PiuM-LEAVED (Prunifolia fi. ~l.)\—A double flowering variety, with small, double
white blossoms, which entirely cover the stem and appear before the leaves; it
is often called the Bridal Wreath. 35 cents.

REEVES’ (S. Reevesii ff. ~/.)\—Flowers white, double, very beautiful. 35 cents.

Snow Batu LEAVED (Ofz/ifolia)—Foliage resembles the Sow Ball. 50 cents.

THUNBERG’S (S. Zhunbergii)—A pretty, small, white-flowering sort, with small, nar-
row foliage ; profuse flowering. 35 cents.

Tamarix—AFRICAN (4/ricana)—Foliage glossy sea-green, with delicate pink flowers.
50 cents.
FRENCH (7: ga//icaz)—Blossoms later in the season than the last. 50 cents.

Weigelia—AGREEABLE (Amadilis)—One of the finest plants in the Spring; very
hardy and rapid grower ; flowers very beautiful ; worthy a place in any collec-
tion. 35 cents.
RosEA—A fine variety, bearing beautiful and showy rose-colored flowers in May ;
hardy and easy of cultivation ; should be in every collection. 35 to 50 cents.
WHITE FLOWERING (4/éa)—Resembles the Amadilis, with white flowers. 50 cents.
DEsBOISII—This is an exceedingly fine variety; it is of a robust habit, and produces
an immense number of very dark, rose-colored flowers. 50 cents.

IsOLINE—A beautiful variety; flowers nearly white, with a yellowish throat; turns
slightly pink later in the season. 50 cents.

YELLOW FLOWERING (Zztea)—A handsome spreading, native shrub, with yellow
flowers. 50 cents.

VARIEGATA-LEAVED (foliis variegata)—A very desirable shrub; leaves bordered
with yellowish white ; flowers bright pink. 50 cents.

HorTENSIS NivEA—Pure white; beautiful. 50 cents.

Yucca Filamentosa—ApDam’s NEEDLE—Strong, spike-like foliage, with creamy white
flowers, produced onan upright stem, in a pyramidal form; very beautiful ;
evergreen. 50 cents to $1.00.

VARIEGATED-LEAVED (filamentosa variegata). $2.00.

CLIMBING AND TRAILING VINES.

Akebia Quinata—A beautiful, hardy evergreen climber, attaining a height of about
20 feet; flowers chocolate, very fragrant. 50 cents.

Ampelopsis—VIRGINIA CREEPER, OR AMERICAN Ivy, OR WOODBINE (Ampfelopsis
hederacea)—A vine of rapid growth, with large, luxuriant foliage, which in the
Autumn assumes the most gorgeous crimson and purple coloring. 25 to 50 cents.

VEITCHES (Veitchtii)—A miniature-foliaged Virginian Creeper, which clings to any
building with the tenacity of the strongest Ivy. It is of exceeding rapid growth,
and from earliest Spring it produces its beautiful purple-tinted leaves so thickly
as to form the most perfect coating wherever it is planted; the young shoots
being quite purple. 50 cents to $1.00.

Aristolochia—DuTcHuMAN’s PIPE (.S7/0)—A magnificent hardy vine of rapid growth,

with very large heart-shaped Jeaves and brownish flowers, resembling in shape a
miniature pipe ; splendid for archways or verandas. 50 to 75 cents.

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A very rare and ornamental tree; branches gracefully drooping; foliage clean and

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light ; well adapted for small places and cemeteries.

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Clematis, or Virgin’s Bower—The Clematis are very elegant and slender branched
shrubs of rapid growth, pretty flowers of various colors, white, blue, purple and
two colored, and some of them are quite fragrant, especially the fZamz/a and its
varieties.

AMERICAN (C. Virginica)—One of the most rapid-growing kinds; covered in August
with the greatest profusion of pale white flowers, which are succeeded by brown
hairy-like plumes ; very beautiful and unique. 35 cents.

DouBLE FLOWERED (Viticella flore pleno)—Fine, double, dark purple flowers.
50 cents.

EUROPEAN SWEET (C. flammu/a)—The flowers of this variety are sweet and very
fragrant; requires a slight protection in Winter ; very desirable. 35 cents.

HELLENA—Large, beautiful, single white flowers. $1.00.

JACKMANN’S (Fackmaniz)—A very profuse blooming variety, with flowers from four
to six inches in diameter, of an intense violet-purple color ; borne successionally
in continuous masses, on the Summer shoots. $1.00.

LARGE AZURE FLOWERED (Azurea grandiflora)—Large blue; charming variety,
remarkable for the great quantity of flowers it produces. 75 cents.

PRINCE OF WALES—Deep violet purple, striped with red. $1.00.

SIEBOLD’s BLUE AND WHITE (&zcolor Sieboldit)—A beautiful, showy variety, with
white petals and purple centre. $1.00.

SoPpHIA— White and lilac tinged flowers, very large. $1.00.

VITICELLA—Purplish red, showy, free bloomer. $1.00.

Bitter Sweet (Celastrus scandens)—Very vigorous ; deep green foliage, greenish yellow
flowers ; in Autumn it has clusters of orange colored berries (which are poison-

ous). 50 cents. ‘

Bignonia, or Trumpet Flowers (Bignonia radicans)—A very picturesque climbing
plant of vigorous growth; leaves pinnate, and the flowers, which are borne in
terminal clusters on the ends of the young shoots about midsummer are exceed-
ing showy, trumpet-shaped, scarlet on the outside, orange within. 50 cents.

LARGE FLOWERED (Grandifiora)—A Chinese species, very large, orange crimson
shaped flowers’ need a slight protection in this latitude. 50 cents.

Honeysuckles (Zoxzcera)—Honeysuckles are well known and universally admired
for their simple beauty and the exquisite perfume of their many colored flowers;
they thrive best in warm, rich soil.

Brown’s CRIMSON (Coccinea Brownit )—Gay crimson flowers and deep green foliage.
50 cents.

CANADIAN (Canadenis)—A strong grower, with large leaves and handsome straw and
pink colored flowers ; very fragrant. 35 cents.

CoMMON WOODBINE (fericlymena)—A very rapid grower; flowers red outside, buff
within; very showy. 35 to 50 cents.

CHINESE TWINING (flexuosa)—Makes a peculiarly slender growth, and has a very
distinct foliage, which it retains until mid-winter; blossoms very fragrant. 35
to 50 cents.

JAPAN FRAGRANT (LZ. Hal/zana)—A new sort, with small white flowers ; very fra-
grant. 35 cents.

JAPAN GOLDEN-LEAVED (Awrva reticu/ata)—Beautiful foliage, sprinkled with golden
spots. 50 cents.

MAGNEVILLEA—Blossoms white and yellow, and very fragtagt This is an evergreen
variety in mild climates. 50 cents.

MONTHLY FRAGRANT (Ze/eica)—Blooms freely during Summer ; flowers striped and
fragrant. 35 cents.

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Honeysuckle—PALLIDA —Pale flowered; white and straw color; beautiful. 50 cents.
SCARLET SUPERB—Has longer leaves and blossoms than the following. 50 cents.
SCARLET TRUMPET (Semfervirens)—A strong rapid grower; blooms all Summer;
very showy. 35 cents.

YELLOW TRUMPET (Awrea)—A well known variety, with yellow trumpet flowers.
35 cents.

Ivy—The Ivy being an evergreen, not very hardy, and suffering from exposure to the

Winter sun, should be planted on the zorth side of buildings or walls.

GIANT, OR ENGLISH (/e/ix vulgaris)—A broad-leaved, hardy sort. 35 to 50 cents.

IRISH (Aibernica)—Deep green foliage. 35 to 50 cents.

SILVER STRIPED-LEAVED (fo/iis argenteis)—Has small leaves, very distinctly striped
or variegated. 35 to 50 cents.

Jasmine— WHITE FLOWERING (Ofécivale)—A fragrant, beautiful shrub. 50 cents.
YELLOW FLOWERING (Vudifiorzm)—A beautiful variety, with a profusion of bright
yellow flowers; very fragrant. 50 cents.
Periploca Grzeca, Grecian Silk Vine—A rapid twining shrub, has beautiful foliage,
and singular brown flowers; is much admired. 50 cents.
Periwinkle, or Running Myrtle—Common (J/:zor)—A creeping plant, with shining,
dark green leaves ; flowers a beautiful light blue ; very hardy. 25 to 35 cents.
Wisteria—CHINESE (Sv7zzevsis)—This is one of the most beautiful and attractive run-
ners in cultivation, growing to an immense size, and in Spring blooming profusely
in long bunches of lavender blue, pea-blossom shaped flowers. Excellent for
city planting. 50 cents to $2.00 each.
MAGNIFICENT (MJagzijicz)—Flowers pale lilac, vigorous and perfectly hardy. 50
cents to $1.00.
CHINESE WHITE (Szzensis alba)—This is a beautiful variety, producing flowers simi-
Jar to the above variety in size, but pure white in color, forming a beautiful con-
trast with the blue when trained together. $1.00 to $2.00.

ROSES. .-'

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.
PRICE, 35 TO 50 CENTS EACH ; $3.00 TO $5.00 PER DOZEN.

Alexandrine Bachmeteff—Fine brilliant red; large and beautiful.
Anna de Diesbach—Bright, transparent rose; large and showy ; deeply cupped.
Augustie Mie—Very large and clear waxy rose; finely cupped.
Baron de Rothschild—Large flower; deep, brilliant rose color, extra.
Baron Provost—One of the finest of this class; deep rose, large, free bloomer.
Caroline de Sansal—Pale flesh color, shaded blush ; deep centre.
Comtesse de Chabrillant—Pink; beautiful; cupped ; large and full.
Duchesse de Morny—Clear bright rose, silvery under petals ; large, imbricated.
«¢ ~=de Nemours—Pale rose ; full and double.
“© of Norfolk—Rich, rosy carmine, with scarlet shade ; very double.
General Jacqueminot—Brilliant crimson ; very large, globular and excellent.
“ Simpson—Dark rose, violet tint; perfect form; beautiful.
« Washington—Brilliant dazzling crimson, with bright carmine centre.
Genie de Chateaubriand—Dark, velvety purple; very large and full.
John Hopper—Fine rosy crimson; back of petals fine lilac; large and full.
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Joasine Hanet—Reddish purple ; blooms in clusters.

Jules Margottin—Brilliant carmine; imbricated; large, and blooms freely.

La France—Silver white; back of petals rose ; large, full and of good form.
La Reine—Brilliant glossy rose ; very large; finely cupped and beautiful.
L’Enfant du Mont Carmel—Deep lilac red; very large and perfect.

Leon des Combats—Deep velvety crimson ; large, full, free blooming.

Louis van Houtte—Rosy carmine, shaded with scarlet; large, full, good form.
Madame de Trotter—Bright red; double and fine.

ES Laffay—Deep, brilliant rose; perfect form, one of the best.

Es Louis Carique—Brilliant rosy carmine; full; superb.

ss Victor Verdier—Vivid carmine; large, full, and very fine shape.

a William Paul—Clear, reddish violet, with crimson ; large and full.
Marquis de Boccella—Delicate blush, changing to white ; perfect form.
Marshal Vaillant—Deep red, with purple shade; blooms in clusters; very fine.
Maurice Bernardin—Clear vermillion; imbricated, large; blooms in clusters.
Mrs. Elliott—Bright rosy crimson; large and fine.

Panache D’Orleans—Blush, striped with rose and purple; large and showy.
Pzonie—Clear, cherry red; brilliant ; good grower ; free bloomer.

Pius the Ninth—Deep crimson ; very large and fine.

Portland Blanche—Pure white ; very large, fine and full; one of the best.
President Lincoln—Bright cherry crimson ; large flowers.

Prince Albert—Velvety purple ; very large; free bloomer.

Prince Camille de Rohan—Rich velvet maroon, shaded to deep red; large.
Queen Victoria—Rosy pink, edged with pale blush; large and fine.

Souvenir de la Reine d’Angleterre—Cherry red, violet tint; large and fine.
Souvenir de la Reine des Belges—Rich, brilliant carmine; large and distinct.
Sydonie—Bright rose color ; very large and distinct; constant bloomer.
Triomphe de 1’Exposition—Rich crimson red; double and very large.
Victor Verdier—Fine cherry rose, shaded with carmine ; large, full and fine.
William Griffith—Rosy lilac ; cupped and perfect form; very handsome.
William Jesse—Rosy crimson; large and full.

Yolande d’Aragon—Rosy pink; large and fine ; profuse bloomer.

MOSS ROSES.

PRICE, 50 CENTS EACH, $5.00 PER DOZEN.
Alice Leroy—Pale lilac ; large.
Comtesse de Murinais—Pure white; fine.
Cristata—Distinct rose ; fine, curiously crested buds.
Glorie de Mosses—Pale rose ; very large, full and beautiful.
Luxembourg—Brilliant red; very luxuriant.
Madame Alboni—Clear bright pink, changing to blush; very mossy; superb.
Princesse Adelaide—Fine reddish blush; large and free grower.
William Lobb—Carmine, with violet, very handsome.

PERPETUAL MOSS ROSES.
PRICE, $1.00 EACH, $10.00 PER DOZEN.

Alfred de Dalmas—Rose, edges rosy white ; blooming in clusters ; double.
Blanche Perpetual—Pure white ; blooming in clusters.

Madame Edward Ory—Brilliant carmine; full and very showy.
Salet—Bright rose color; blooming freely in clusters ; one of the best.

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PRICE, 35 CENTS EACH, $3.50 PER DOZEN.

Aureti—Fine, dark velvety purple; globular; double.
Celine—Blush ; large, fine and showy; rapid grower.
Charles Duval—Brilliant rose ; finely formed.
Globe White—Beautiful white, lemon tinged ; very fine.
Great Western—Reddish purple ; large and showy; blooms in clusters.
Madame Hardy—Pure white ; perfect form; large and full.

as Plantier—One of the finest of pure white roses.
Multiflora—Carmine, mottled white, fringed; blooms in clusters.
Paul Ricaut—Bright rose, very fine; the most desirable of its class.
Violet de Belgique—Violet rosy purple.

AUSTRIAN, or YELLOW ROSES.
PRICE, 50 CENTS TO $1.00 EACH.

Harrison’s Yellow—Semi-double ; yellow.
Persian Yellow—Deep golden yellow ; double and very fine.
Williams’ Double—Yellow.

CLIMBING ROSES.
PRICE, 35 TO 50 CENTS EACH, $3.00 TO $5.00 PER DOZEN.

Anna Maria—Rosy pink; full and double.
Baltimore Belle—Pale blush, nearly white ; very double; the best white.
Gem of the Prairie—Carmine crimson, sometimes blotched with white.
Greville, or Seven Sisters—Crimson, changing to blush ; in large clusters.
King of the Prairie—Fine blush, semi-double ; flowers in large clusters.
Mrs. Hovey—Blush, or nearly white.
Pride of Washington—Dark rose; very double; distinct.
Queen of the Belgians—Pure white ; small.

ts ~~ Prairies—Bright rosy red, changing to pink; large and cupped.
Russell’s Cottage—Deep rose, changing to blush.

TEA ROSES.
PRICE, 30 TO 50 CENTS EACH, $3.00 TO $5.00 PER DOZEN.

Bon Silene—Flowers purple-carmine ; a valuable variety for winter forcing.
Canary—Bright yellow, beautiful; medium size, free bloomer.
Devoniensis—Light straw color, with buff centre.

sat Climbing (New)—Flowers same color as preceding. $1.00 each.
Gloire de Dijon—Cream shaded with salmon ; very fine.
Hermosa—Lizght rose; double, and blooms freely ; fine.
Isabella Sprunt—Straw color with buff; very fine.
La Pactole—Clear yellow, double; medium size, very fine.
Louisa Odier—Clear, brilliant light carmine ; full and fine ; hardy.
Marechal Niel—Deep yellow ; large, full and globular form ; very fine.
Mrs. Bosanquet—Pale flesh color, large and perfect form ; double.

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KEENE POULTRY "YAR

PLYMOUTH ROCKS EXCLUSIVELY.

EGGS FOR HATCHING.

I shall breed this season of 1879 from seven yards, made up from selected birds,
which are large and very evenly and distinctly marked. These yards include my PRE-
MIUM STOCK, which has won zine first, seven second, and fifteen special premiums,
previous to December, 1877. Since that time it has won the following premiums :

At Lowell, Mass., December, 1877.

Ist on Chicks; 2nd and 3rd on Fowls; special for Best Cock ; special for Best
Hen; special for Best Cockerel ; special for Best Collection.

At Conn. State Poultry Show, Hartford, Jan., 1878.

Ist on Fowls; 1st on Chicks; Ist and 2nd on Combination ; special for Best Pair
of Chicks; special for Chicks figuring most points.

At New Hampshire State and Western New Hampshire Poultry
Show, Keene, January, 1878.

Ist on Fowls; tst and 2nd on Chicks; 1st on Breeding Pen of Chicks; special
for Best Collection; special for Best Pair.

At Vermont State Poultry Show, Montpelier, Dec., 1878.

Ist, 2nd and 3rd on Fowls; 1st and 2nd on Chicks, and 4 special premiums, and
special premium for Cockerel scoring the most points over all othér breeds.

At Conn, State Poultry Show, Hartford, Jan., 1879.

1st and 2nd on Fowls; Ist and 2nd on Chicks ; and special for Best Collection.

At Boston, January, 1879.

1st on Breeding Pen; 2nd on Fowls; special for Best Pair of Hens.

Parties procuring eggs from my stock can be assured that they are from birds
combining more points of excellence than any other stock in this

country, as the above list of premiums conclusively show.

I shall sell Eggs from this Stock for $3.00 per Setting.
Two Settings, $5.00, three Settings, $7.00,

IF SENT AT ONE ORDER.

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Nipthos—Pale yellow, large and globular ; a splendid rose.

Pauline Labonte—Rose, shaded with salmon; double and large.
Paxton—Brilliant rosy carmine; large and full.

Souvenir de la Malmaison—Deep blush, with flesh colored centre; very large.
Safrano—Buff, shaded with yellow.

Sombreuil— White, shaded with rose ; double and large.

Triomphe de Luxembourg—Buff, salmon shaded ; distinct and large.

White Tea—Pure white, free bloomer.

JAPANESE PLANTS.

japanese Maples—These Maples are among the most charming of the introductions
from Japan. They are of dwarf habit, rarely growing over fifteen or twenty feet
high, and have proved perfectly hardy during ten of our severest winters. There
are many varieties; some with highly colored leaves, from a pure white variega-
tion to pink and dark purple, and others with leaves as deeply cut as lace. A
mass of them ona lawn is a thing to be remembered, the color of the leaves
being constant under the hottest sun.

Acer—PoLYMORPHUM—This is the parent of a large number of the finest varieties.
It is very effective, with rather small deeply lobed leaves. The young shoots
and foliage have a bright crimson tint, changing to a pleasing green in the Sum-
mer and varying tints in the Autumn. $1.50.

P. ATROPURPUREUM—A very showy variety with deeply lobed leaves of a claret tint,
and keeping its dark color far into the Autumn. $2.00.

P. ALBO VARIEGATUM—A variety with deeply cut leaves variegated with white, yel-
low and green. $2.00.

P. DissECTUM ATROPURPUREUM--This variety is sometimes called Ornatum, and has
a most graceful drooping habit. Its red branchlets support very deeply and
finely cut leaves of a beautiful rose-color when young, changing to a deep dark
and constant purple. $3.00.

P. DissECTUM Fo.Ltis. RosEo Picris—A very elegant variety, the most delicately
formed of all, with very deeply and finely cut leaves, like lace, of a bright rose
and pink variegation. $3.00.

P. FoLtis RosEo Picris—A most beautifully variegated kind, with the green leaves
of the parent spotted with pink and white. $3.00.

P. RETICULATUM—A very distinct and beautiful variety, with deeply-lobed leaves of
a white ground, covered with a close network of translucent yellowish green.
An excellent companion to Sazguineum. $2.50.

P. RosEO MARGINATUM—Very distinct in its character, with leaves tipped and
edged with rosy pink. $2.00.

P. SANGUINEUM—A most showy variety of standard excellence not easily surpassed.
Its large, deeply lobed leaves have a uniform superb blood red color, which pro-
duces a most beautiful effect. $2.50. .

P. SANGUINEUM VARIEGATUM—Similar to the preceding, except in its leaves, which
are variegated with a very light pink. $2.50.

JAPonicUM—A distinct type from the Polymorphum, and very rare. It is royal in
its character, with large and beautifully scolloped leaves. $5.00.

J. AUREUM—Like the preceding in habit and with golden tinted leaves, through
which the light shines as through amber. Very rare. $6.00.

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Japanese Persimmon, or Date Plum—This is the best fruit of Japan, and has been
crossed and recrossed until it is to the Japanese what the apple is tous. Itis
found in the same varieties of climate as the Wild Persimmon of the Eastern and
Southern States, and is equally hardy. It is described as one of the finest fruits
in the world, and ranges in weight from eight to twenty ounces. Prof. Asa
Gray says: “ He who has not tasted Kaki (the Japanese Persimmon), has*no
conception of the capabilities of the Diospyros genus.”

The season for the fruit is from October to March, and its varieties may be
classed under the following two divisions :

1. Large and round; color rich golden, with flesh resembling the pear or
apple; juicy, vinous and firm. [t should be inclosed a few days in a tight cask
to make it perfect.

il. Very large and oblong, like a minie ball ; color of a deeper darker shade
than the other, approaching red; flesh soft, sweet, custard-like, and is eaten with
aspoon. With cream and sugar, this is said to be one of the most delicious
fruits known. It is often dried and prepared like figs for the market, in which
form it is very fine, resembling and excelling the date. 2 year old trees $1.00
each.

Japanese Magnolia—Hat_eaANa—The most elegant of Magnolias, very distinct and
individual in its character, and blooming very young. It forms a round, symmet-
rical, middle-sized bush, which is covered in early Spring before any other Mag-
nolia, and before its leaves appear, with exquisite semi-double flowers. These
flowers resemble the Water-Lily in the translucent whiteness of their many nar-
row petals, and surpass all others in delicate, subtle odor.- Leaves oval, medium
size, of a rich green, appearing late. $2.00.

GHENT AZALEAS.

PRICE, $1.00 TO $2.00 EACH.

This most beautiful tribe of plants is perfectly hardy, and will thrive in any good
garden soil. We have secured the best sorts now grown, either here or in Europe.
The richness of their varied colors cannot be surpassed by any other hardy shrub.
Their finest effect is obtained by planting in groups.

RHODODENDRONS.

The Rhododendron is one of the most valuable of our hardy, decorative plants.
The leaves are broad, green and glossy, and when planted in groups, or belts, or alone,
give a Summer landscape in the midst of Winter. Did it produce no flowers it would
be the most desirable hardy plant known for every style of lawn planting; but when
June comes, and these masses of rich and glossy green are surmounted by scarlet, pur-
ple and white clusters, each cluster large enough for a lady’s bouquet, the display is
worthy of any expression of admiration. They bear pruning well, and can be kept
down to two feet, or allowed to grow six or eight feet ; as standards, they are particu-
larly fine. They require only a good garden soil, which should be dug at least two feet
deep, and mixed with some leaf-mould or peat. It is also well to mulch the ground
during the Summer, and a protection of leaves and brush during the first Winter will
be beneficial. The finest varieties are the Hybrids or Catawbienses, of which we offer
the choicest collection. 50 cents to $3.00 each, according to size, form and variety.

See page 75.

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ESTABLISHED FIFTEEN YEARS.

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Per Doz. Per 100
standard Apple Trees, 5 ta, prteet) ©. eet ee eo $15.00
Standard Pear Trees, 5 to 7 feet 4: 50 30.00
Dwarf Apple and Pear Trees 3-00 20.00
Cherry Trees, 5 to 7 feet 4.00 25.00
Plum Trees, 4 to 6 tout 6.00 40.00
Peach Trees, 3 to 5 feet 2.50 15.00
Quince Trees (Orange), 2 to 3 feet 3.00 20.00

New Sorts of Fruit Trees at Special Rates.
(CRA P.&,, Vile:
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Concord, Isabella, Catawba, Hartford Prolific and Iona, 2 years As) $2200 $10.00
Agawam, Merrimack, Wilder, Salem, Martha, Delaware, 2 years .. 3.00 20.00
Brighton, Walter, Senasqua, Whitehall, 2 years .. .. .. .. =. 9.00 60.00
Elvira, Croton, Israella, Eumelan, 2 years .. . fy See ge bee EG 30.00
Advance, 2 years (zew, Rickett’s), early Black, $2.00 each... .. .. 18.00
Currants, Versailles ete. 2 years) Aisi ea tiie So RG 10.00
Blackbernies, Raspberries, Gogseberriesii-, tie eee beer eee Ieee 10.00
Strawberry Plants He 4 4s Sena gd SR tent 50 2.00
Ornamental Shrubs, Siieie: Laas, Dee Forsythea, and Climb-
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Ornamental Trees, 7 ft. Kilmarnock Willows, Mountain Ash, Maple,
(Negundo), Cut-Leaved Alder, etc, <= 2.5) ae ee) eee te ee 40.00

The above are prices at Nursery, to which we add only actual cost of boxing
and moss necessary for packing for shipment.
1000 rates on application. Correspond. ‘When you order, name where you saw

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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND
TUBERS.

Amaryliis Formosissima, or Jacobea Lily (Sprekelia Formosissina)—This flower
is of the most beautiful and rich crimson velvet color. The bulb generally pro-
duces two stems, the one after the other, about the end of May, surmounted by
a single flower composed of six petals. 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen.

Canna—A stately species of plants, highly ornamental and effective, producing a rich
and oriental effect by their large, broad, massive foliage, which resembles the
Banana, growing from three to six feet high, and producing flowers in racemes
of crimson, scarlet and buff colors. Good mixed varieties, 25 cents, $2.50
per dozen. Extra fine mixed varieties, 35 cents, $3.50 per dozen; seeds, to and
25 cents per packet.

Caladium Esculentum—One of the most beautiful and striking of the Ornamental '
Foliage Plants either for cultivation in large pots or tubs, or for planting out upon
the Jawn. When of full size it stands about five feet high, with immense leaves,
often measuring four feet in length by two and a half in breadth; very smooth,
of a light-green color, beautifully veined and variegated with dark green. 25
to 50 cents.

Dahlias—The Dahlia is well known for its beauty of form and great variety of colors,
and occupies a prominent position for flower garden and lawn ornamentation.
We have new varieties of great beauty, whose peculiar shades and markings will
have a tendency to increase the interest already felt in their cultivation. $3.00
per dozen for dry roots ; $2.00 per dozen for pot plants.

Dicentra (Dielytra) Spectabilis—One of our most graceful and beautiful Spring and
Summer flowering plants; blooms very early in the Spring ; its delicate sprays
of heart-shaped, red flowers make it the most interesting plant of the season.
25 to 50 cents each; $2.00 to $4.00 per dozen.

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Erythrina—(CoraL PLANT)—Flowers large, scarlet crimson, in dense spikes, from one
to two feet long, and in great abundance. The roots should be lifted in Novem-
ber, and stored away like Dahlias. 50 cents to $1.00 each.

French Hybrid Gladiolus—There are no plants that have been introduced for many
years which have been received with more favor by lovers of flowers than the
Hybrid Gladiolus, always eliciting expressions of admiration wherever seen.
The flowers, in spikes of nine to fifteen inches in length, combine the leading
colors ; scarlet, rose, white, orange, yellow, etc., with every conceivable shade of
marking. Bulbs, 10 cents to $1.00 each; $1.00 to $6.00 per dozen. Choice
mixed varieties, $1.00 per dozen ; $5.00 to 410.00 per I00.

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Hollyhocks (Dozdie)—Of this deservedly popular plant we have a fine collection.
Almost every shade of color from white to black, from pink to maroon, etc., has
been obtained. Large plants, in pots, 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen; seeds, 10
and 25 cents per packet.

Ismene Calathine—Very strong-growing bulbs with dark-green foliage, belonging to
the Amaryllis family. Flowers large in clusters, pure white, and very fragrant.
Large flowering bulbs, 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen.

Japan Iris (New)—This Iris is a very beautiful class, and is much admired for its
peculiar shaped flowers and magnificent colors, being quite distinct from any
variety before offered. Beautiful andhardy. 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen.

Madeira Vine—An excellent climber, with beautiful, thick, glossy, light-green, almost
transparent leaves, climbing almost to any desired height. The flowers are
small, borne in racemes, and very sweet scented. Extremely useful as an out-
door climber, growing very rapidly. Roots, ro cents each, $1.00 per dozen.

New Tuberous-Rooted, or Bedding Begonias—This is a new class of Begonias,
particularly adapted for Summer bedding. They are tuberous-rooted, remaining
dormant in Winter and should be planted out in May in the same manner as the
Caladium. They grow readily, attaining the height of twelve or fifteen inches,
and are covered with their very large flowers from July until frost. 30 cents
each, $3.00 per dozen.

Phlox—A beautiful family of hardy, herbaceous plants. Taking into consideration the
ease of culture, the sure and profuse habit of flowering, none are better for gar-
den planting. In color they are from white to crimson, with all the intermediate
shades. Many of them are fragrant, and will grow either in shade or sunshine.
25 cents per root, $2.00 per dozen; seeds, ro and 25 cents per packet.

Pzonies—These are indispensable to every garden; some of them begin to bloom with
Tulips, while others finish with the Szmmer Roses. They are all hardy, growing
well in almost all situations, and even flourishing under the shade of trees. Our
stock consists of every shade and color, double and single, mostly rose-scented.
Roots, 25 to 50 cents.

Pompone, or Bouquet Dahlias—This new class is highly valuable, and adds to the
novelty as well as beauty of a collection. The varieties are distinguished for
their profusion of extremely miniature blossoms, some of the size of a Ranun-
culus flower. They are highly decorative and effective for their compact and
neat growth, and general neatness of form and outline. 35 cents each, $3.00 per
dozen.

Tigridias—A genus of Mexican bulbs; grows about one foot and a half high, produc-
ing flowers of the most exquisite beauty; the flowers large, about four inches
across, of singularly curious shape, and the color of each variety gorgeous and
purely contrasted. No flower can exceed it in beauty. In bloom from July to
the first of October. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen.

Tuberoses, Double (Polyanthes Tuberosa)—TYhe Tuberose is one of the most fragrant
and beautiful of Summer-blooming bulbs, throwing up stems of wax-like white
flowers, from two to three feet high, and continuing in bloom for a long period.
These much-esteemed flowers, unsurpassed for elegance, purity of color and
delightful fragrance, are now considered a necessity in every flower garden, how-
ever small it may be. In order to give our customers every chance of success in
their cultivation, we have taken great care in selecting extra quality bulbs this
season. Dv-y bulbs, ro cents each, $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per roo. Started in
pots for early flowering, 30 cents each, $3.00 per dozen.

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STOCK BRIDGE MANURES,

Originated by Prof. Levi Stockbridge, Professor of Agriculture in

THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE:

These Manures are made according to the analysis of plants for different crops by formulas worked
out by Prof. Stockbridge, and supply the plant food inan available form, which is not obtained from
the soil or air in sufficient quantity. These manures also recognize the fact that plants, like animals, differ
and require different food, orin different proportions to insure the best results, at the least cost. They
have been extensively used for SIX YEARS, and were used in 1877, on over 10,000 acres with very
satisfactory results, many farmers raising from 75 to too bushels of Corn per acre, and with like results
on other crops. As they supply the principal elements of plant food which crops remove, THEY DO
NOT EXHAUST THE LAND, éut actually leave it richer ; for being composed largely of chemi-
cals, they have a strong chemical action on the soil, and liberate other plant food. In short, the Stock-
bridge Manures, based as they are on the analysis of the crop, does away with guess wor in fertiliza-
tion, for they supply just what the crops want.

They contain no weed seed, an‘ often cost less than the hauling of stable manure and are much more
quickly applied. Send for Pamphlet for 1879, Mailed Free, containing PRICES, the experience
of farmers all over the country who have used these manures, and other valuable information.

BOWKER FERTILIZER COMPANY,

SOLE AGENTS AND MANUFACTURERS.

Also, proprietors of BOWKER’S HILL AND DRILL PHOSPHATES, and dealers
in High Grade Agricultural Chemicals.

BOSTON, NEW YORK, ann ROCHESTER, N. Y.

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A SPECIALTY.
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OF ALL KINDS, For Funerals, Parties,

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CRANBERRY Pisa i

NEW BARE YW VARIES tite:

EATON’S EARLY BLACK BELL, ripe and colored by 5th of September.

MANSFIELD CREEPER, an upland variety; comes in soon after the Zarly
Bell. These are more prolific and constant bearers than any other varieties.

CAPE COD, CHERRY, and BUGLE, all of the above we can furnish by
the 100 to 20,000, by mail, or in any quantity desired. 50 cents per 100, $4.00 per Iooo.

Send for Circular relating to culture, soil, price, &c. _A\so, Waterproof paper used
in mailing plants, or for an impervious covering. GRAFTING WAX in small

packages for retailing, for sale by
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The New Tuberose ‘“ Pearl’’ is generally conceded superior to the old variety, for
the following reasons: The plant is dwarf in habit, growing only from eighteen
to twenty-four inches high; the flowers are of double the size and imbricated like
arose; highly recommended. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen.

Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora—These are splendid late-flowering, half-hardy, herba-
ceous plants, forming from the centres tall flowering-scapes from three to five
feet in height, in the late Summer and Autumn months, with large, terminal,
densely-flowered racemes of rich, pendant, orange-red tinted flower tubes, each
raceme from one to two feet in length. 50 cents to $1.00 each ; seeds, 25 and 50
cents per packet.

Vallota Purpurea—The Vallotas are similar to the Amaryilis ; blooming in August,
throwing up strong stems about one foot high, with from five to eight brilliant
scarlet lily-like flowers; very ornamental for bedding out in Summer, or cultivat-
ing in pots and vases. 50 cents.

LILIES.

These beautiful plants are becoming yearly more popular, and certainly no class of
plants are more deserving of extended cultivation. They are perfectly hardy and of the
easiest culture, and many of the varieties are possessed of the most delicious fragrance.
They are admirably adapted for pot culture, for the decoration of the greenhouse or
conservatory, and will flourish in almost any soil or situation ; to produce fine speci-
mens in pots, they should be grown in a mixture of light turfy loam and leaf-mould.
After once planting they require very little care, and should not be disturbed oftener
than once in three years, as established plants bloom more freely than if taken up
annually.

Lilium Atrosanguineum—Dark red and orange, clouded and blotched. 35 cents.

L. Auratum—THE GOLDEN-BANDED LILY OF JAPAN—Flowers white, dotted with
crimson spots, and a golden band running through the middle of each sepal. A
magnificent flower, measuring often twelve inches in diameter. The largest sized
flowers should not be expected the first year of flowering, but after the plant has
become well established, and has attained a vigorous condition. The bulbs
should be planted only in well-drained soil. Excellent for pot-culture. 50 cents
to $1.00 each.

L. Candidum—lIs the well known white, hardy garden lily, from three to four feet in
height, with large racemes of snow-white fragrant flowers. 15 cents each, $1.50
per dozen.

L. Chalcedonicum—A most charming little sort. The sepals are rolled completely
back, and are of a uniform brilliant scarlet. 75 cents.

L. Eximium—Closely allied to the beautiful Z. Longifiorum, the flowers being of the
same shape and snowy white, are fully twice the size. The true species are very
scarce. 75 cents.

L. Excelsum—Delicate cream color; very fragrant ; a beautiful sort and an abundant
bloomer. $1.00.

L. Fortunii—A new Japan Lily, very attractive variety, growing six feet in height.
The flowering stems run out free from the main stem, thus giving the whole
inflorescence a pyramidical outline. A great number of flowers of rich scarlet
color, with distinct black spots, are borne on each stem. $1.00.

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L. Fulgens Umbellatum Erectum—Very fine, stately growing plant, with large yel-
low flowers, shaded with dark brown and orange. 30 cents.

L. Fulgens Umbellatum Grandiflorum—More showy than the above; fine for bed-
ding. 35 cents.

L. Fulgens Umbellatum Incomparable—Extra fine; immense bloomer. 35 cents.

L. Humboldtii—From California, a splendid new variety, color golden yellow, spotted
with scarlet, flowers drooping on long peduncles; a magnificent plant of stately
habit, from five to seven feet in height. $1.00.

L. Japonicum Longiflorum—This is one of the finest of White Lilies. It is a long,
trumpet-shaped flower, of a pure, pearly white; very fragrant, hardy, and a free
bloomer. Excellent for pot-culture. It cannot be too highly recommended.
15 cents each; $1,50 per dozen.

L. Lancifolium Album—Pure white ; a very delicate and beautiful variety from Ja-
pan. 50 cents.

L. Lancifolium Roseum—This variety is similar to the following, only the spots are
lighter colored. 25 cents.

L. Lancifolium Rubrum—A most exquisite sort ; sepals white, and dotted all over
on the face side with crimson or carmine spots. Hardy, free-blooming, and fine
for pot-culture, or the garden. It cannot be too highly recommended, or too
generally cultivated. 25 cents.

L. Lancifolium Punctatum—White, spotted with delicate salmon. $1.00.

L. Lancifollum Melpomene—A new and splendid variety; deep crimson, covered
with purplish violet and blood colored spots, with a distinct margin of pure
white. $1.00.

L. Martagon, or Turk’s Cap—A pretty and distinct species, with flowers of small
size, having their sepals rolled completely back. One variety is red or scarlet,
and another yellow. 35 cents.

L_ Thunbergianum Bicolor—A very handsome hardy Lily, growing about one foot
high, bearing six to eight bright orange red flowers, with a distinct flame of
orange in the centre of each petal; flowers erect, five to six inches in diameter.
35 cents.

L. Thunbergianum Grandiflorum—Large dark red flowers, borne freely in clusters.
35 cents. |

L. Washingtonianum—A new variety, a native of California, and one of the most

beautiful Lilies yet introduced. Flowers erect, pure white, with bright scarlet
spots. They are produced in great numbers, and are delightfully fragrant. $1.50.

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HARDY PERENNIALS.

A large collection of varieties (described by special list), including nearly one hun-
dred fine sorts, from 25 to 50 cents each.

BEDDING PLANTS.

Verbenas, Geraniums, Heliotrope, Coleus, Feverfew, Ivys, etc., etc., from $1.00 to
$2.00 per dozen.

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KISSENA NURSERIES.
FLUSHING “Ney

Offer in fine condition for removal] (produced by frequent transplanting), a LARGE and
THRIFTY STOCK in very extensive assortment, of

Fruit and Orname tral ie
Shrubs-and Prante

SPECIALTIES,

Rhododendrons, Hardy and Chinese Azaleas, Camellias,
Roses, Japanese Maples, Purple Beech, Magnolias,
Eivergreens, and New and Rare Plants.

While cultivating a full stock of all the old favorites, every exertion has been made
to introduce and cultivate all beautiful novelties, and the

Kissena Catalogue of New and Rare Plants

is dnequalled in this country for the number and beauty of the plants therein described.
These now number over two hundred.

In consequence of repeated application for advice in Lawn Planting, in selection
of kinds, and in modes of grouping, there has been added a department of

LAWN PLANTING.

From this department will be given advice to all who desire assistance in Lawn
improvement. Plans in detail, and lists of suitable plants will be furnished free of
charge to all applicants, with the understanding that their orders shall be given to the
KISSENA NURSERIES at Catalogue rates.

All who can should visit the Nurseries and see for themselves the many beautiful
things growing there. For this, early June is preferable.

(<i Ferry boats connecting with trains, leave James’ Slip and East 34th Street,
New York. The railroad transit is less ‘than half an hour. On reaching Flushing,
visitors will find carriages at either depot which will take them to Kissena Nurseries
free of expense.

POST OFFICE BOX, 552.

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Abronia umbellata, H.H., P.. rosy lilac.

Acroclinium, H.H., A., E., silvery rose

— Album, white . : ‘ : : d

Ageratum album, H.H., A., white, 3 feet .

— Mexicanum, lavender blue. 15 feet

Agrostemma ceeli rosea, H., A., rosy pur-
ple: 1 foot:

— Flos Jovis, crimson. : : :

Alyssum odoratum, H., A., (Sweet Alys-
sum), 1 foot. Per oz. 75c¢ .

Amaranthus bicolor, H.H., A.. leaves crim-
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— bicolor ruber, fine rich foliage

— Caudatus, (Love Lies Bleeding), rosy red,

2 feet. : : ; ; ‘ :
— Cruentus (Prince’s Feather), dark purple,
2 feet . : _ .

— Melancholicus ruber, crimson foliage

— Tricolor, (Joseph’s Coat), red, yellow and
green . : : F : : :

Ammobium, alatum, H.A., E., yellow and
white, 15 feet : : 5

Antirrhinum major fl. alba, H.H., P.,
(Snapdragon), 2 feet, mixed ‘

Aquilegia alba plena, H.P., (Columbine),
double white . : : :

— mixed, double varieties. . ‘ :

Aster, German quilled, sixteen colors mixed

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— Pyramidal, sixteen colors mixed .

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Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches, Grapes and Small Fruits,

And in Ornamentals,

Hardy Magnolias, Purple Leaf Beech, Purple Leaf Birch, Cut Leaf Birch,
Purple and Golden Oak, Imperial Cut Leaf*Alder, Wiers’ Cut Leaf Maple,
Camperdown Weeping Elm, Weeping Linden and Poplar, Weeping
Mountain and European Ash, Kilmarnock and other Weeping
Willows, Variegated Leaf and Double Altheas, Variegated
Leaf Cornus, American, Chinese and Double Blue
Wistarias, Roses, etc., etc.

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NEW AND FANCY EVERGREENS.
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Trees, Plants and Vines.

Such as are hardy without protection.

The above are grown on cheap land, in a favorable location, and are offered
at the

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We have the pleasure of offering a few trees of the following

NEW PEACHES.

WATERLOO—Remarkable among Early Peaches for its size and beauty. It has
borne two years, and proved larger than either Alexander or Amsden.

CONKLING—A superb yellow-fleshed Peach, ripening about a week after Crawford’s
Early.

Also the following

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Originated by us from seed some twelve years ago.

MONROE-—A Black Grape, ripening about the same time as Hartford Prolific.
ROCHESTER—A Purple Grape, ripening here about the first of September.

NEV W STRAW BE RAS

SHARPLESS SEEDLING—This variety has fruited upon our grounds during the
past three years, and we consider it ove of the Largest and Best Strawberries now in
cultivation.

%@— Orders for the above filled at any time during the winter.
Circulars giving full descriptions and prices sent free on application.
Priced Catalogues sent as follows :—

No. 1—Fruits, with Colored Plate (New Edition), 15 cents ; plain Io cents.
No. 2—Ornamental Trees, etc., with Plate, 25 cents; plain 15 cents.
No. 3—Greenhouse, free.

No. 4—Wholesale, free.

No. 5—Catalogue of Roses, with Colored Plate, ro cents; plain free.

ADDRESS,

ELLWANGER & BARRY,
Rochester, N.Y.

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NEW PEACH ‘“ WATERLOO.”

Introduced by Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry. Now offered for the first time. A
seedling originated in Waterloo, N. Y., by Mr. Henry Lisk of that place, from whom
they purchased the original tree and the exclusive right to propagate and sell it. Size,
medium to large, good specimens measuring nine inches in circumference and weighing
five ounces; Form, round, with a deep suture on one side from stem to apex; stalk in
a deep cavity ; apex slightly depressed; Color, pale whitish green in the shade, marbled
red deepening into dark purple crimson in the sun; /7esh, greenish white, with abundance
of sweet vinous juice; adheres considerably to the stone like Hale’s, Amsden, ete. ;
Season, the first specimen ripened the past season July 14, and measured ten inches in
circumference. All were picked and mostly over-ripe on July 19. It is believed to
be a week earlier than Alexandria and Amsden. It is a remarkable keeper, ripe speci-
mens having been kept in perfect condition nearly a week after being picked. The
specimens were ripe at the time they were gathered. It will therefore be of great value
for shipping. We think we are perfectly safe in rating it as the largest and finest of all
the very early peaches. $2.00. ‘

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Aster, Pyramidal Bouquet, ten colors mixed

— Truffaut’s pzony-flowered perfection,
eighteen colors mixed : :

— — Imbricated pompon, ten colors mixed,
very fine . : : :

— Tall chrysanthemum, ten boi mixed

— Peony globe or Uhland, eight colors mixed

— Rose, New, large flowered, mixed

— Cocardeau, or Crown, mixed

— pompon, mixed : : :

— Dwarf chrysanthemum, twelve colors
mixed :

— Original Chinese, mixed : :

— Globe-flowered German, twelve colors
mixed

Auricula alpine, H. = P., eae ; :

Balloon Vine, H.H., re C., (Cardiospermum),
white, 4 feet : : :

Balsam, Camelia-flowered, H. H., A., mixed

— Dwarf, mixed :

— Rose-flowered, mixed E :

— mixed, fine double, extra, from zamed flowers

— mixed : : :

Bartonia aurea, H.A., large brilliant Gilow

Bachelors’ Buttons, (Centaurea Cyanus),

Bellis perennis, H.H., P., (Daisy), saved from
finest double flowers : : :

Cacalia coccinea, H.H., A., (Tassel Flower),
scarlet, fine for edging

— Lutea, orange : . - :

Campanula carpatica, H.P., light violet, large
erect flowers, 1 foot

— Nobilis, from China q ;

— Pyramidalis, blue, fine for pots or border,
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— — Alba, white, varieties from oe

Canary bird flower, H.H., A.,C., well known
and elegant climber, ee

Candytuft, fragrant, H.A., pure white, I foot,

per 0oz., 40 cents

— purple, 1 foot, per 0z., 50 cents

{(A) — Dunnett’s new crimson, 1 foot, per 0z., 50

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— Rocket, pure es fine for border, 13 feet,
per oz., 40 cents
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Canna, H.H., P., (Indian Shot), 2 feet, fine
mixed, per 0z.,75 cents .
Canterbury Bell, H.B., 25 feet, double MEN
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CORNUS MASCULA VARIEGATA.

A very beautiful large-growing shrub or small tree ; foliage light green, with broad
yellowish white stripes, which are not affected by the heat of the sun, as most of the
variegated-leaved plants generally are. Has proven one of the most desirable of the
variegated out-door plants. Copyright secured.

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has good qualities found in no other Mower in the market.

IT IS THE LIGHTEST MACHINE IN USE,

And all that is necessary to satisfy our customers of its superiority is to place it in
competition with any other machine in the town in which they may reside.

EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY,
And warranted to work as represented.
Liberal Discounts for Cash Orders.

Send for Illustrated Circulars with prices for various sizes.

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Clarkia pulchella, H.A., rosy purple, fine
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Clintonia elegans, H.H., A., pale blue, very
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Convolvulus major, H.A., fine mixed, see
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— Mauritanicus, H.H., P., violet blue a6
Cucumis, H.H., A., splendid mixed. eine:
Cypress vine, H.H., A., C., (Ipomcea Quam-
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Delphinium Chinensis, mixed . : shy a
— Elatum, (Bee Larkspur), blue, dark eye 5
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— Laciniatus, H.B., very large, mixed 5
Didiscus ceeruleus, H.H., A., light blue, 15
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Digitalis purpurea, H. b., (Foxglove), pur-
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— Ivery’s new spotted, very fine mixed Saute.
Dolichos Giganteus, H.H., A., handsome,
fast-growing climber, purple : Seer
— Lablab, violet, (Hyacinth Bean) : 5
Eschscholtzia Californica, H.H.,B.,orange, 5
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— — showy, 1 foot, mixed Sess
Euphorbia variegata, H.H., A., foliage mar-
gined pure white . : : 6 eS
Feverfew, H.P., double white, 2 ieet . Ae FO
Forget-me-not, H.H., P., blue. : fo0p
Foxglove, (See Digitalis).
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PHILANDER WILLIAMS,

TAUNTON, MASS.,

ORIGINATOR of the AUTOCRAT STRAIN of

LIGHT. BRA Ta AS.

ALSO, BREEDER OF

DARK BRAHMAS, BUFF, BLACK AND PARTRIDGE GOCHINS

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PAN TAM PIGEONS

Birds constantly on hand and for sale at reasonable prices.

Foes for Setting--$5 for 13; Three Settings for $10.

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tinged purple, 2 feet . 5 Stine

Gentiana Cruciata, H.H., P., deep biue,
in clusters, easy to iitigate : 5

Gilia Tricolor, pale purple, shaded, 134 en 5

Globe Amaranthus, H.H., A., orange, 2
feet owe 5

— purple, 2 feet . at

— striped, 2 feet . 5

— white, 2 feet 5

— mixed, 2 feet 5

Godetia Tom Thumb, Pie dw st a.

1 foot, 5

— — mixed. : 3 5

Gourd, Bottle, T. A. 5

— Hercules’ Club. : : ; Sete,

—mixed . ; ; : ; F SITE (0)

See also Cucumis.

Gypsophilla Paniculata, H.P., small white
flowers, in great profusion, for bou-
quets . . . . : nO

Helianthus Californicus, (Sunflower) dou-
blew: : : SM Ws i% as

— Mammoth Russian ; ane

Helichrysum bracteatum, H.H., A., E.,
yellow, 2 feet 5

— — Album, white, 2 feet . 5

— Compositum maximum, mixed 5

Heliotrope, H.H., P., choice mixed . SPO

Hibiscus Africanus, H.A., ane black
centre, 13 feet . : eS

Hollyhock, H.P., fine double ie de -250

CRs — choicest double mixed . : : ROS
ey Honesty, H.B., (Lunaria Biennis), lilac,
purple flowers, 2 feet : 5

Ice Plant, H.H., A., small white 5 aca
very pretty . . : ares

Ipomza hederacea superba, 1. A., blue
with white margin . ; : SENT

— Limbata elegantissima, violet with
pure white margin, one of the best . 10

—Coaccinea, scarlet, (Star Ipomea) . OSE

Jacobza, H.A., fine mixed , : fe)

Larkspur, H.A., double dwarf Dae: fine

mixed 5

— double, dwarf, Stock Aowered, ae 5

— German, branching 5

Lavendula spica, H.P., (Lasenion 5

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GENEVA Timea

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We offer a fine and well grown stock of the following :

Standard and Dwarf Apples,
Standard and Dwarf Pears,
Plums,
Cherries,
Peaches,
Apricots and Nectarines,
Quinces,
Grape Vines,

Small Fruits.
Deciduous Ornamental Trees,

Deciduous Weeping Trees,
Evergreen Trees,
Evergreen Shrubs,
Climbing Plants,
Roses, &c., &c.

GREENHOUSE PLANTS.

te SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS to Nurserymen, Dealers, and those
buying in large quantities. Also, to furnishing

PARKS, CEMETERIES, AND PRIVATE ESTATES.

Catalogues on application.

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light blue, dwarf, 2 foot

— — Speciosa, deep blue

Lophospermum scandens, H.H., C.,
rosy purple . ;

Love lies bleeding, H.A.,
ful, for borders

Lupinus, mixed, annual

— — perennial eae 5 : ‘

Lychnis chalcedonica, H.P., scarlet,
3 feet (Ragged Robin) .

Malope grandiflora, H.A., crimson pur-
ple, 3 feet :

Marigold, African, H.H., A., lemon,
very fine, double, 2 feet

— Dwarf, double French, new golden,
ELOOt ‘ ‘ 5 f

— tall, double French, dark velvet

— mixed . : ; : : :

Marvel of Peru, H.H., P., fine mixed,
2 feet) 0 : é : :

Maurandia, H.H., P., C., fine mixed

Mesembryanthemum tricolor, H.H.,

red, grace-

A., deep rose with purple centre,
Mignonette, H.A., (Reseda Odorata),
$ foot, per oz., 20c., per Ib., $1.50
— Parson’s New White
Mimosa, H.H., A., (Sensitive Plant)
Mimulus cardinalus, H.H., P., brilliant
scarlet, 2 feet, (Monkey Flower)
Morning Glory, H.A.,
Major), finest mixed
Mourning Bride, (See Scabiosa).
Nasturtium, tall, dark crimson
— Dunnett’s, orange
— Scheuermannianum,

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spotted brown

— mixed, per 0z.)25 cents

— Tom Thumb, crimson : :

— — Beauty, yellow flushed vermilion

—— Crystal Palace Gem, sulphur
spotted mauve

— Dwarf, mixed .

Nemophila, H.A., mixed

Nigilla, H.A., (Love in a mist),

Oenothera, H.A., yellow

Pansy, H.P., marbled purple, n. ¢

— French, fine mixed

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CHOICE PURE BREDEROULTRY

FOR SALE AT ALL SHASONS.

Light Brahmas, Dark Brahmas, Black Cochins, Partridge Cochins, Brown
Leghorns, Black Spanish, Houdans, Black Breasted, Red Game
Bantams, White Pile Game Bantams, White Booted
Bantams, Duckwing Bantams and Pekin Ducks.

CHOICE YOUNG STOCK FOR SALE, MATCHED FOR BREEDING
$5.00 PER TRIO; $3.50 PER PAIR.
A part of Breeding Stock for sale low. Eggs in Season, $2.00 per dozen

White Calcutta Fantails, Homing Antwerps, Carriers, and Tumblers.
$5.00 PER PAIR FOR Al STOCK.

HIMALAYAN .R& Biel T Ss.
From Imported Pair, choice selected young, $5.00 per pair.
ABYSSINIAN GUINEA PIGS $5.00 PER PAIR.
a> Fair Dealing and Satisfaction Guaranteed.

I will satisfy my customers or refund the money. But seldom send C.O.D. I
understand thoroughly each variety I offer for sale. Write for just what you want.
Good references given when required.

Send for Circular. Correspondence Solicited.

Agent for ‘‘ American Poultry Journal,’’ ‘‘ Poultry Monthly,’’ and ‘ Poul-

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red, blotched black, 2 feet . i
Peas, sweet, H.A., mixed, per Ib., $1.2
per oz., 15 cents . : : :
— Painted lady
— Purple striped.
— Scarlet striped
— White 2 :
— Scarlet invincible . } : :
Petunia argentea, H.H., P., silvery
white . : : ; : ;
— Grandiflora, finest mixture from larg-
est flowers . 5 :
— very fine mixed .
— extra choice mixed . : : ,
— extra choice mixed, double : :
Phlox drummondi, H.P., finest mixed,
from named flowers. ‘
—-w—fine mixed . : j ;

— — choice mixed . : : : :
Picotee pink, H.f1., P., finest mixed
Italian , : : :

—— good mixed . ; : ; 3
Pink, Paisley, or Florist, H.P., choice

mixed, from named flowers . :
Polymonium ceruleum, H.P., (Jacob’s
Ladder), violet blue. : ;
Polyanthus, H.P., good mixed. -
Poppy, Carnation, H.A., double mixed,

2iCelme : : ; : 2
— Pzony-flowered, double mixed, 2
EeECto wee 5 : : :
Ponulaee: H.H., A., white, sped red,
2 foot . : : : : ,
— Caryophylloides, rose, striped crim-
son, 5 foot . : . 3

— Thorburnii, deep orange, } foot -
—’— Alba, beautiful white, 5 foot :
— extra choice mixed . f A ;
— — double mixed, 5 foot . : 3

Ricinus communis, H.H., A., (Castor
Oil Bean Plant), 6 re : ,
— mixed 2 : : :

Rose campion, H.P., rose . :

Runner Beans, Giant White, per qt.,
50 cents . :

— Painted Lady, or York ae fe
caster, scarlet and white blossoms
per quart, 60 cents :

— Scarlet, per quart, 50 cents

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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK,

GROWERS OF

NURSERY STOCK,

GHEENHOUSE AND BEDDING PLANTS

of FINEST QUALITY and in great variety. They call particular attention
to their large stock of

Standard Pears, Grapes,
Evergreens, Elms,
Maples and Roses,

OF UNSURPASSED QUALITY.

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GROWERS OF THE BEST

ORNAMENTAL STOCK,

FLUSHING, N. Y.,

OFFER
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, &c.,
AT LOW PRICES.

RHODODENDRONS at as reduced rates as those from abroad, and all the
varieties we offer for general culture are quite hardy. The best CONIFERS in large
quantity, Purple Beech, Ghent Azaleas and Camellias. Those ordering for Cemeteries
and Parks can buy of us to their great advantage.

Estimates given for Fitting up Grounds.

WELL DEVELOPED*SPECIMENS of the choicest sorts are a leading feature here.

FRUIT TREES AND SMALL FRUITS IN VARIETY,
We offer to DEALERS very advantageous terms. /or Catalogues, address

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BREEDER OF “STANDARD”

(GAME AND GAME BANTAMS.

Black Breasted Red Game, Brown Red Game, Blue Red
Game, Java, Silver and Yellow Duckwing Game.

-qa BANTAMS. —

Black Red Game, Red and White Pile Game,
Silver and Yellow Duckwing Garne.

CE Premiums taken in 1878-9.

ist and 2d on Bantams, at Montpelier, Vt.; rst on Red Pile Game Fowls, at Boston ; rst
on Red Pile Game Chicks, at Boston; rst on Black Red Fowls, at Boston; 2nd on
Black Red Fowls, at Boston ; 2nd on Silver and Yellow Duckwings, at Boston.

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From $3 to $10 each. Trio, $10 to $25. Breeding Cockerels, $5 to $20 each.
Exhibition Birds at special rates. Eggs carefully packed, $5 per setting of 13.
TERMS :—Cash by Post Office Order or Registered Letter.

I guarantee satisfaction or refund money. Write your address plain.

\BLROSE POULTRY VAR Ds

E. BARRON, Melrose, Mass.,
Breeder of HIGH CLASS

Brown atl White Weqhorys

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My Fowls are very fine, and have taken Premiums wherever shown,

My best Cock has scored as high as 94% points; best Hen, 96 points;
" best Cockerel, 94 points; best Pullet, 96% points, at the
leading shows in this State.

POLE and EGGS for SALLE at ALL TIMES.

Satisfaction guaranteed in all my sales or money refunded.

rea-> Eggs, $8.00 per Setting of Thirteen.

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Scabiosa major, H.H., P., (Mourning Bride)

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Schizanthus, H.H., A., fine mixed. ao
Stock, (Gilliflower), German, H.H., A., fine

mixed : : : : : eee Ss
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— — 10 weeks, mixed . ; : ERED
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Sunflower. (See Helianthus).
Sweet Clover, Trifolium suaveolens 5
Sweet William, H.P., fine mixed 5
— — double mixed : ; 5
— — Hunt’s Rose-Edged, mixed 15
Thunbergia, H.H., A., C., mixed fe)

Tropcolum. (See Nasturtium).
Valeriana rubra, H.P., red, sweet scented

5
Venus’ Looking-Glass, H.A., reddish
violet ; : 5
Verbena, H.H., P., fine mixed 10
Virginia Stock, H.A., red . 5
——white . 5
Viscaria, H.A., scarlet : « Shed
Wall Flower, H.H., P., fine mixed, single 5
Whitlavia grandiflora, H.H., A., deep
violet blue, 1 foot : 5
— Gloxinoides, violet and white, 1 foot 5
Xeranthemum annum, H.A., fine mixed,

2 feet : : : : es
Zinnia elegans, H.H., A., finest mixed . I0
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

Argostis nebulosa, H.A., fine border and
bouguet grass, 13 feet 5
— Pulchella, H.A., very elegant dwarf 5
Avena sterilis, H.A., (Animated Oats), 5
Briza maxima (Quaking Grass), H.A., |
foot, large . : - - Bios
Bromus brizzeformis, H.P., neat border
grass, I; feet .- : : : - eee
Erianthus Ravenne, II.H., P., robust, with
plume-like panicles . ‘ ae i
Hordeum jubatum, H.A., (Squirrel Tail
Grass), 3 feet 5

Lagurus ovatus, H.A., (Hare’s Tail), neat
dwarf grass, I foot . E : ss
Fricholena rosea, H.P., exceeding pretty 10

LAWN GRASS.

Best mixture, 25 cents per quart, $1 25 per peck.
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MATTHEA© ~

Holmes Patent Rocker. j Cabinet Bedstead. Eastlake an | Queen Anne Sideboards, hits Sideboards.

LAWN and GARDEN

Illuminations, Decorations.
mND DlaP LAYS

Our stock of Chinese, Japanese and American Lanterns, Flags, Saupers,
Designs, &c., is unequalled.

OUR FIREWORKS AND ILLUMINATIONS

For Public and Private use CANNOT BE EXCELLED.

We manufacture a FULL LINE and many NOVELTIES. Send for our Wholesale
and Retail Catalogue for 1879.

The New England Fire-Work Laboratory.
Office, 18 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass.
C. E. MASTEN, Pyrotechnist.

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No. 59 Blackstone ‘ Boston.

GROUND OYSTER SHELLS.

We were the originators of this article, and take great care that our shells are dry
and sweet, and packages in good condition. Packed in barrels (from 250 to 300 lbs.
each), boxes of 100, 50 and 25 each ; bags of 25 Ibs.

GROUND BEEF and PORK SCRAPS

have been prepared by us for the especial purpose of feeding Poultry and Swine, for —
many years. Packed in barrels of 200 and bags of too pounds each. We also have
them in the cake.

CRUSHED BONE and BONE MEAL,

for Cattle and Poultry, are prepared from assorted bone, thoroughly dry, and are war-
ranted to keep sweet in any climate. Packed in barrels of 200 pounds ; half barrels of
100 pounds ; boxes of 50, 25 and 10 pounds each.

aan EUREKA POULTRY FOOD,

Cette Yo

A eer EKA’) A preparation of SCRAPS, FRESH MEAT and BONE,
i\" Foop Y freed from moisture and ground fine, making a sweet, nutritious,
PREPARED BY / Z growing, and

EGG PRODUCING ARTICLE.

Equally good for POULTRY CR SWINE; should not be used alone
- but with other food, only a small quantity (one part to eight or ten
W) » of other grain) being needed.

We are the only authorized agents for the

IMPERIAL EGG FOOD, WILL MAKE YOUR HENS LAY,

AND

LIVINGSTON’S PATENT CARBOLIC NEST EGGS,
which destroys all lice and their nits in the nests or on the laying and brooding hens.
Keeps the nests and fowls free from contagious diseases. Thoroughly disinfecting
the poultry house.
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No. 59 Blackstone Street, - - Boston, Mass.

NITROGENOUS PHOSPHATE.

ESTABLISHED IN 1869,

And has a reputation wherever it has been introduced, unsurpassed by
any other Fertilizer. Manufactured from the best material, and quality
guaranteed as represented.

COMPLETE FERTILIZER.

A high grade Fertilizer, compounded for Special Crops, and for
Grass, Grain, and Broadcast Crops ¢¢ zs unsurpassed.

GROUND BONE.

Warranted strictly pure, and guaranteed to stand as high in Phosp.
Acid and Nitrogen as any Bone in the market.

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We MANUFACTURE OUR OWN GOODS.

We employ no traveling salesmen.

Are under no heavy expenses for advertising.

Have no hired lecturers from any Agricultural College or Society.

Send Postal for Circular with Testimonials, &c.

BH BJ ARNOLD eee.

MANUFACTURERS,
BOSTON, MASS.

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TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

Ames Plow Co.
Arnold, H. B.

Barron, E. .

Bowker Fertilizer Co.
Britton, C. G.
Ellwanger & Barry .
Everett & Small .
Frost, Edward A.
Gould Brothers .
Halstead, A. M.
Harris & Co. .
Holmes, F. M.
Hooker, H. E.

Hovey & Co. .
Masten,’ C. eee
Maxwell, T. C. & Bros.
Matfield Fertilizer Co. .
Merrill & Coleman .
Morrill & Co..

Morton Wm. & Son

Oakes Manufacturing Co. .

Pacific Guano Co.
Parker & Gannett
Parsons, R. B. & Co.
Parsons & Sons Co.
Pratt; hs ES

Smith W. & T.
Smith & Powell .
Thompson, C. F.
Thurlow, T. C.
Trowbridge, F.
Waldo Brothers .
Wells, B. T.
Whittemore Bros.
Williams, P. .
Williams & Co. .
Willett, Joseph .

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MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
GARDEN REQUIREMENTS, &c.

Bee Hives—Various colors, for bulbs : 2 Ned Sor ; . $1.00 to $3.00.

Bird Houses. : - : 2 : : j : : 50 cents to $2.00.
Black Enameled Glass Ferneries—o, 12, 15 in. circles . $3.00 $5.00, $8.00, $10.00.
Bone Dust—For shrubs, grapes, plants, &c., per lb. . : . : oe HOMEen tse
Bracket Pots—Different designs and patterns . : : : - 25 to 50 cents.
Bronzed Iron Brackets—In form of a vase . ‘ - 50 cents, 75 cents, $1.00.
Bronzed Iron Hooks—for rustic baskets, hanging plants, &c., 50 cents to $1.00.
Bulb. Cones—Of earthen ware, for growing bulbs. a - $1.00 to $5.00
Common Moss—For wire baskets, &c., per bushel .- = ‘ i‘ : $1.00.
Common Earthen Hanging Pots—Amplers, &c. . : : - 25 to 50 cents.
Copper Wire—46 inches long, per lb. : : : : : $1.00.
Fancy Wire Baskets—Green painted and gilt rcioea . : 50 cents to $1.00.
Fancy Flower Pots—Painted ‘and decorated, in great variety . 25 cents to $3.00.

Fancy Hanging Pots—Gilt and decorated, elegant patterns . - $1.00 to $3.00
Fern Dishes—For glass shades, 7, 8,9 and 12 inches, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00

Fumigating Tobacco—1 lb. packages, good quality . : : ‘ - 25 cents
Garden Hoes—Various sizes. ; ss 3 z Brine - 50to75 cents
Garden Water Pots—Various sizes . : : : : : 50 cents to $2.0c
Garden Weeding Tools—Noyes’ Patent . = : . : : - 50 cents
Garden Stakes—1z2 inches long, 2 inches wide, per 100. 2 : ° $1.0
Garden Sticks— Painted green, 2 to 6 feet pee per 100 . : . $1.00 to $8.00.
Glass Shades—For Ferneries . x : Z : - $1.00 to $3.00.
Grafting Wax—t lb. packages, 4o cents; 3 lb., 25 eres lb. d Sur's Cents:
Hedgehogs—Various colors, different patterns . . : : - $1.00 to $2. 50.
Hyacinth Glasses—Different colors, per dozen ¢ : - $2.00 to $4.00.
Iron Bouquet Holders—Painted and bronzed, for See ; 75 cents to $1.50.
Labels for Tree, Pot or Plant—z4 inches long, per 1000 : : : $1.00.
Lava Flower Pots—Various patterns : : : é : 25 cents to $3.00.
Lava Hanging Baskets—Elegant designs : : : : 50 cents to $3.50.
Lawn Dressing—BEags, to lbs., 60 cents ; 20 Ibs, $1.00; 50 ibs. ‘ 3 $2.25.
{.eaf Mould—Well decomposed, per bushel . . s ‘ 3 : $1. 50.
Peat Mould—In bags or barrels, per bushel : : . 2 : $1. 50.
Potting Soil—Mixed in proper proportion, per bushel Z : : ¥ $1. 50.
Plain Wire Baskets—Painted green : : : : , - 25 to 50 cents.
Plant Food—Per package . : : ; : : : : =a tOu7h CoMts:
Pot Fences—For covering common pots . : : : : - 23 to 50 cents.
Rustic Pots—Beautiful patterns, different sizes . . - - $1.00 to $5.00.
Rustic Boxes—For plants, different patterns . : : : . $3.00 to $10.00.
Side and Corner Hanging Flower Pots—Gilt, &c. S : 50 cents to $1.00.
Table Baskets—For growing plants, bulbs, &c., gilt . ‘ - . $3.00 to $6.00.
Tobacco Soap—Death to all insects, 1 Ib. Te : : , ; - 50 cents.
Transplanting Trowels—Various sizes. ‘ : - 35 to 75 cents.
Tree Ink—Cans, 5 lbs., 60 cents; 10 lbs., $1.10; 25 tee ( : : : $2. 50.
Veranda Trellis—zto12feet,each . . - 30 cents to $3.00.
Whale Oil Soap—For destroying slugs, worms, Be “5, per Ib. 5 : +3 £h Cents,
Window Boxes—For plants, ornamented tiles . ot $5-00 to $20.00"

Wire Trellises—(¥For gardens), crosses, circles, horse ee ke. 50 cents to, $1.00.

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I MAKE A SPECIALTY OF

DUT Or BULBS

FOR. ALDTLOMN. .PLASEING,

AND IMPORT VERY EXTENSIVELY,

HYACINTHS,
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COROCUS,
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The PUBLIC GROUNDS of the City of Boston, the
GARDEN, and CEMETERIES, were planted last
Autumn with selections from my Choice
Irportations.

MY.

FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS

WILL BE ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER,

And will be mailed free to all applicants.

B. TT. WELLS

“BOSTON...