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= ay eed \ i CONTENTS. PAGE Mereultural and GrassiSeeds.s0:..2/s hc. sa 25 aromatic and Sweet Herbse.. a .te:.a;<i-: ss. -0-e 25 Bedding Plants and Florist’s Flowers.......65...0.seeees- ce > 61 Blackberry, Lawton, Wilson, Kittatiny......).. 22.508 ee £02. ° Books on Agriculture and Horticulture................. 106 and 107 | Bulbous Roots; Gladighis:..273-,, 01.04) 3200.5 ee 90 Carnations, Monthly......... Bam aschieh shies inevay es Uns s skiedaded wesw osacncaee eee ee 81 Vehlids, great varetion, 2 ret creas 2) ee ee ia 61 Hsenlent Roots and Plants<... cg o6 00.0 0. -.2111 aos 26 Estimate of Seeds for a Ranily Aqarden.S. -10c. 0-3 qk se 5 Harmer’s and Gardener’s Price List, ........06.0:-<c00-50 ee 32 Flower Garden, Preparation of................. sien ris eee ecg «era eva cepene 39 ““ -Seeds, Novelties and select varieties...... ............. “RES Eee 39 fe =” Mevelties for ISOS 829 wana...) Sav Ae eee 58 A ~ 7, toviGreen-house-Calturésae..20 342-603 8 es ee 56 “ cA @8Or brn enters ster else vascnc tkee Pe ee 57 fs “Sowing and: Management,:...3..0c1.2 .....05 ee 36 Buchsiag, ‘select lists... ge SPO ee eee 86 Gard cr EO ole te fs, seer eee Oe OE Na PS EU Se 108 Geraniums and Pelargoniums, New varieties.............c..0000-- 0s... 67 and 87 Grape Vines, Native and Foreign varieties... iig.0 00 ee 98 Sreen-honse: Plantes, casey oats 55s. ee ee ee 86 Goodrichis Seedling Potatbes:a-<1../ descr. Oe ee a4 Golden Dwarf: Pegal. cach fat Aes uae 10? Hanging Baskets and Vases, Plants foF...0.1.0.++- 0s. 89 Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Chrysanthemums.....0......s0.ecseeeer secs. 76 S 2 Wloweritig: Shrabs. 2c ie swssceacal cus. de 97 ** Vines and reepers.s.1..cs0ss teers aos, a ee oF. Hot-beds, Preparation ‘Ofc: 022 .3..s5 aves iiss age cee oe eee 3 Immortelle Wreaths and Flowers..................... ous ohiae 102 and 103 Lily, Golden of PAPO ents tata Beets tind ae not ee Ornamental Grasses.;....... (ei sSasa Ge tias sends satin psa hey aodtohisnes Tents cee ee Bampas Grass....cvue es Seis Peas, Superior newwaristies.... sa aa ee 28 Plants, $10 collection..........c660.0-6. «.. Raspberry, The Bbalndel pitta ie: ees gies a ee Roses, select Vist 06 Ae. ch. ate gees, ue hy “< New VaTIChtes.<.205- 9 ace teristic secu aoe eee So Vane W ork-aind Vases! ostcc. sy, foe eee Ae en 104 Bis MVDCEEICS «fc. the cede Anecdote ee 99 Seeiseby Metal sated nace eeek ches. toe Rte 2 eae) reac 7 and 38 diablo ot Plants to theAcreicc cca a ee ee Tabacco Seed, uatakintis....27..2-s seinen ae De Verbenas, cultivation and select list Vegetable Seeds, descriptive list...... & Garden, Preparation. of,....:c6c.1.c0rn.ue eons su Seeds, New Varieties....... x
Preitiin > ORDHR SHHEH'T
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS
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H, A. DREER, Seedsman and Florist, Philadélphia,
REMARKS.
GARDEN CALENDAR
1868. DESIGNED TO FURNISH BRIEF DIRECTIONS FOR THE
CULTIVATION AND MANAGEMENT
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ILLUSTRATED WITH W00D CUTS
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SELECT LISTS OF SEEDS AND PLANTS..
HENRY A. DREER, SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, No. 714 CHESTNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
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DIRECTIONS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Much trouble, delay, and disappointment, may be avoided by observing the following directions:
1st. Be particular to write your name distinctly, with Post office, County, and State: orders are frequently received without even a signature.
2d. Write out your orders legibly, in a list apart from the body of the letter, and in case of plants, specify if any varieties may be substituted when not on hand. Amateurs not conversant with the varieties will not suffer by leaving the selection to me, as I will, in such cases, make the best possible selection.
3d. It is requested that explicit directions be given for marking and. shipping packages. Where no specific directions are given, I shall use my best-judgment as to the route and mode of conveyance; it should, however, be expressly understood, that all paekages are at the risk of the purchasers after their delivery to the forwarders.
4th. All orders from unknown correspondents, must be accompanied by cash, a draft or P. O. order, or instructions to Collect on Delivery by Ex- press.
5th. Purchasers are requested to notify me promptly of any errors, which may have occurred in filling their orders, as my desire is to give entire satis- faction.
6th. For information as to the mailing of Seeds, see page 7.
In conclusion, I would state that the usual care will be observed in putting up all orders, large or small, to give full satisfaction to the purchaser, in the quality of the article, as well as in the manner of packing and forwarding.
Sce letters of commendation on third page of cover. HENRY A DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Penna.
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VEGETABLE GARDEN.
PREPARATION OF THE Grounv.—To secure a fair return in season- able crops, for the labor and outlay invested, it is essential that the g0il of the Vegetable Garden should be well under-drained, thoroughly trenched or subsoiled, and enriched by a judicious application of fertilizing ‘naterial. It is still the current opinion, based on experience, that for all purposes, well composted barn-yard manure, when available, is the best material. We do not deny, however, that several of the concen- trated manures, now manufactured, are useful and convenient, especi- ally for a succession of crops.
The exposure of a garden has much to do with the early maturity of the crops; an exposure to the morning sun is desirable. The soil must be in a friable state to secure the prompt vegetation of the seeds,
- and the destruction, or rather, prevention of weeds, is one of the
most desirable results of frequent stirring of the surface. Soils are susceptible of alteration and improvement in texture; heavy clays can be rendered open and porous, and light sandy soils may be con- solidated and rendered more retentive of moisture. For all such details we must refer the amateur to more extensive treatises on these subjects.
GarpDEN Requisites.—There are several aids to the economical management of the garden, which are almost indispensable; one of these is the HoT-BED frame for the forwarding of plants for eariy planting. A frame, such as is shown in the cut, may be made of vari-
ous sizes, according to the size of garden, from four sashes upwards. The length of sash is generally seven feet, by three and a half wide, the gize of glass six by eight inches, making the entire frame of four sashes, fourteen by seven feet. The frame should have a southern or south- eastern exposure, should be made up with fresh horse manure and a
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few leaves mixed with it: this must be laid in a heap preparatory to being used, and when in a proper state of fermentation, prepared for the reception of the frame. A few inches of rich loamy soil must be spread over the manure, then cover the frame with the sashes and after standing a few days to allow the rank heat and steam to pass off, the seed can be sown. Where the ground is well drained, a better plan is to dig out a space the size of the frame, from one to two feet deep, ac- cording to the season and the heat required, in which the manure is placed, care being taken to pack it firmly and evenly.
In addition to the Hot-bed frame, mats or shutters will be required to cover the sash during cold days and nights. To work the garden, the necessary implements—spade, fork, shovel, rakes, hoes, trowel, garden-line and reel, watering pot, and wheelbarrow are the most important.
Rotation oF Crops.—We are convinced of the importance of a regular rotation of the Esculent crops. ‘To convey the idea briefly, we present a diagram of the garden as laid out to secure this result.
BORDER
A,B,C & D. Four compartments in which to plant various crops, alternately, a to ¢., small compartments round the border for nursing plants, sweet herbs, and setting out permanent beds of Asparagus, Artichoke, Rhubarb, &c. Theborder facing South, should be protected on the North side by a close board fence or wall, and will be found useful for sowing early Radish, Lettuce, Beets, &c., and setting out Tomatoes, Egg-plunts, &c. The waved line represents a grape treilis; the entrance is at E. This plan may be carried out in a gar¢cen of greater or less extent.
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HSTIMATH OF SHEDS To Stock a Large Kitchen Garden WITH A FULL SUPPLY THROUGHOUT THE SEASON,
2 oz. Asparagus. 2 oz. Letiuce, three varieties.
4 qts. Beans Dwarf or Snap. 4 ‘* Melons, assorted.
ee sé Large Lima. 1 ‘* Nasturtium.
oz. Beet, early and late var. 2 * Okra, Dwarf.
‘¢ Borecole or Kale. . 4 ‘* Onion, two varieties.
<¢ Broccoli, Purple Cape. 4qts. ‘“ Sets.
“© Brussels Sprouts. 1 oz. Parsley, Extra Curled. “Cabbage, two early var. 2 * Parsnip, Large Sugar.
Uc ee 7 Savoy: 2 qts. Peas, Dreer’s Extra Early. “ 6 Red Pickling. “0 ‘© Tom Thumb.
fs “«¢ ~—s- Late Drumbhead. s ‘¢ Blue Imperial.
<< Carrot, two varieties. oC ‘¢ Eugenie.
Cauliflower, early. ¢ ‘¢ Black-eye Marrowfat. *¢ Celery, white and Red. és «* Champion of England “© Corn Salad. oz. Pumpkin.
qt. Corn, extra early sugar. Radish, early and late.
qts. ‘¢ Stowell’s Evergreen. ‘¢ Salsify, Oyster Plant.
"6 sé Large Sugar. ‘¢ Spinach, Round Savoy.
oz. Cucumber, early and late. ‘© Squash, assorted.
‘© Cress or Pepper Grass. ‘¢ Tomato, two varieties.
‘* Hog Plant, Large Purple. Se urnips, as “
‘¢ Endive, Curled. 1 paper each: Pepper, Sage, Sweet ‘© Kohlrabi, early and late. Marjorum, Thyme, Lavender, ‘s Leek, Large Flag. Summer Savory, Sweet Bazil.
Other varieties may be substituted, if desired. BGS~ The above assortment will cost $20.00: one half of the above quantities, $10.00; one-fourth of the above quantities, $5,00.
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The following table may be useful to the gardener, in showing the number of plants or trees that may be raised on an acre of ground, when planted at any of the under-mentioned distances.
Distance apart. No. of Plants. Distance apart. No. of Plants. 1 foot - - - - - - 48,560 9 feet - - - - = - = 587 4 = = = = = - 19,860 12% - - = - - = = 302 2 HO SOQ a6 ea ae a 9
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Remarks on the Failure of Seeds.
‘From a conviction that the Seedsman’s fair reputation is often unjustly defamed, through the failure of seeds, we would with brevity state some of the causes:
1. That some cultivators, through ignorance or forgetfulness of the fact, that the products of a garden being natives of various soils and climates, require peculiar management, deposit their seeds in the ground at an improper season. To aid such, we have prepared brief directions, founded on practical experience in the vicinity of Phila- delphia, where gardening operations are generally commenced early in March. These directions may, however, be applied to all other parts of the United States, by a minute observance of the difference in temperature.
«Thus, to the North, the directions for March will apply to April; and at the South, to January, February or whatever season gardening operations may commence in the respective States. The early and most hardy species and varieties should not be planted until the ground can be brought into good condition, as some species of plants that in an advanced stage of growth will stand a hard winter, are often cut off by a very slight frost while young, especially if exposed to the sun after a frosty night.
«2. That some species of seeds, such as Beans, Beet, Cabbage, Lettuce, Radish, Salsify, Turnip, &c., being from their nature, apt to vegetate quickly, are often destroyed while germinating, through vari- ableness of the weather, and some are liable to be devoured by insects in forty-eight hours after they are sown, and before a plant is secn above ground, unless a suitable remedy is applied in time to annoy the insects.
‘¢3. That some species, as Carrot, Celery, Leek, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Spinach, &c., being naturally of tardy growth taking (in unfavorable seasons) from two to three or four weeks to vegetate, are apt to perish through incrustation of the soil, or other untoward and unavcountable circumstances, which cannot always be controlled.
“4. That the failures often occur through Seeds being deposited too deeply in the ground, or left too near the surface. Sometimes, for want of sufficiency of Seed ina given spot, solitary plants will perish, they not having sufficient strength to open the pores of the earth, and very frequently injudicious management in manuring and preparing the soil will cause defeat.”
For instructions on these and any other subjects of Gardening, the reader is referred to ‘“‘Bridgeman’s American Gardener’s Assistant,”’ or ‘‘ Burr’s Garden Vegetables.”
Extract.—‘‘Some Gardeners raise Egg Plants, &c., in the same hot- bed frame with Cabbage, and such other half hardy plants as require air every mild day; by such management one or the other must suffer for want of suitable aliment—heat being the principal food of tender plants, and air that of the more hardy species.
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“Tn the sowing of seeds, remember that in unity there is strength, and that from the germinative parts of a Seed being weak and diminutive, it cannot be expected to perforate through the soil solitarily and alone. To insure a fair chance, plant your seeds moderately thick, and thin out the surplus plants while young. In planting Seeds in drills, which is the most eligible plan, the size of the Seed and strength of its germ should be considered; large seeds producing vigorous roots, require deeper planting than diminutive Seeds, producing delicate roots and slender stocks.
SEEDS BY MAIL,
Under the new Posta! law, Seeds, cuttings, bulbs, &c., can be mailed in paper packages not exceeding four pounds in weight, at the rate of “two cents for each four ounces or fraction thereof: this arrangement offers great facilities to persons residing at a distance of procuring reliable and pure Seeds, at a very trifling cost for transportation, as we will mail all orders for Seed in papers or by the ounce,) Beans, Peas, and Corn excepted,) amounting to one dollar or upwards, free of post- age charges. When ordered by the pound or quart, eight cents addi- tional per lb. or fifteen cents per qt. must be added to the price of the Seeds. A postagestamp must accompany all orders under one dollar.
To‘insure prompt attention, aremittance must accompany the order. Correspondents will please write out their names legibly, with Post Office, County, and State.
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Descriptive List of Vegetable Seeds.
For the convenience of purchasers the Seeds are put up in papers of five, ten, and twenty-five cents each. Those quoted at thirty cents per ounce and upwards, in not less than ten cent papers.
French, Spanish, and German names follow after the English, to each ‘class of vegetables.
ARTICHOKE, Artichaut, Fr. Alcachofa, Span. Artischoken, Gur.
Large GREEN GLOBE, per oz. 50 cts.
Plant the seeds early in April, in rich soil, in d_ills one inch deep, and about twelve inches apart. When one year old transplant in well- manured ground, in rows five feet apart, and two feet from plant to plant. Protect during the winter by throwing up ridges of earth, and covering with manure or leaves.
ASPARAGUS. Asperge, Fr. Esparrago, Span. Spargel, Grr. LARGE Green, per oz. 10 cts. LesHER’s Mammorn, per oz. 20 cts.
Sow in March or April, in rich soil. Soak the seed in warm water for 24hours. Drill it thinly in rows a foot apart. When two years old, transplant into permanent beds, which should be well and deeply manured. Make the beds four feet wide. Set out the plants twelve inches apart each way, and four inches deep. On the approach o%
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winter clear eff the bed, and cover with a dressing of manure, or com- post; fork up the beds early in the spring, and apply a dressing of salt annually to the-bed, after the season of cutting—which is not only beneficial to the plants, but will keep the bed clear of weeds.
BEANS,—English Dwarfs, Feve de Marais, Fr. Haba, Span. Puffbohnen, Gur.
Earty MazaGan, per qt. 40 cts. Green Lona Pop, per qt. 40 cis. Broap Winpsor, ‘“ ‘¢ 40 ‘“ MHorsz, a
To succeed well, these must be planted early, as the summer heat causes the blossoms to drop off prematurely, being quite hardy. Plant early in March, in strong loamy soil, in drills two feet apart.
’ BEANS,—Dwarf, or Snap-Short. Harwot, Fr: Frijoles, Span. Buschbohnen, GER. Earty Mouawk, per qt. 50 cts. Wuuirs Kipney, per qt. 30 cts.
Earity CHINA RED Eyz, 40 ‘ REFUGEE, 40 ©
- Eariy Yettow Srx Weexs,40 ‘ Newineton WONDER, 4) « Rep SPECKLED VALENTINE, 50 “ TuRTLE Soup, BLACK 30 « & Rep Frencu or Marrow, 40 ‘ Waitt Marrowrat, 80“
The above list contains all that are really desirable.
All the varieties of this class are tender and will not bear the cold. The Mohawk is considered the hardiest, and is generally the first planted. The Valentine and Newington Wonder, are, however, the fa- vorite varieties in this market, the pods being round and stringless. Plant about the middle of April, and at intervals throughout the sea- son, for a succession, finishing about the end of July. The best mode of culture is in rows two feet apart and the beans two or three inches apart. Keep well hoed and draw the earth up to their stems.
BEANS, Pole or Running.
fiaricot a rames, Fr. Stangen Bohnen, Ger.
LarGe Lima, per qt. 60 cts. CRANBERRY, per qt. 50 cts. Cano.ina Lima, <-- 60. HoRricuLTURAT, Ee a ae ScarR_LetT RUNNER, = 60 ‘“ GERMAN WAX, <2 SOx Wuitrt Dutcn RunnER, 60 “ DutcH Case Knirs, “ HG; 6 New Giant Wax Bray, per paper, 265 cts. 4 q ad
Plant about the middle of May. The Lima Beans are very suscep- tible of cold and wet, and apt to rot in the ground, and should not be planted until the season is fayorabie and the ground warm. Fix poles in the ground, four feet apart each way, and plant four to six beans about an inch deep around each pole. A shovel-full of rich, light and well rotted compost to each hill would be beneficial. They may be forwarded much earlter by sprouting them ina frame, under glass, and planting them out when the weather becomes mild, as they bear transplanting without any difficulty. The Horticultural and Geran Wax Bean are superior varieties, either as snap shorts or shelled.
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GIANT WAX BEANS.
The Editor of the American Agriculturist, in November number, 1866, notices this valuable variety thus:
“Grant Wax Beans.—Under the above name we have received a sample of Beans, from Mr. Henry A. Dreer, Seedsman, Philadelphia. The pods are from 6 to 9 inches long, thick and fieshy, of a pale yellow color, and waxy appearance. The
seedsarered. The peculiarity about this
variety is, that its pods, even when full grown, are perfectly tender, and may be ‘used as Snap Beans. We have tried them, both separately and in suceotash, and consider them really delicious. The variety is a pole or running Bean; its
origin is unknown, but wherever it came from, we welcome it as a valuable addi-
tion to our list of varieties.”
Fearing Burr, Esq., the author of the ‘¢ Vegetables of America,” in a recent letter, speaks thus of this variety :—‘‘ As I promised, I have given the GiantWax Bean a fair trial, and am happy to say that it has proved everything you claimed it to be. When the plants were in full perfection, the poles displayed a mass of fine large waxen-white pods, from the tops to the bottom. On our table, the quality compared favorably with the Indian Chief (German Wax Bean,) which is high commendation. From the experience of a single season, I should pronounce ita decided acquisition. It must prove a valuable sort to the Market Gardener, on account of its remarkable productiveness; and its tender texture
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and delicate flavor, will secure it a place in the family vegetable garden.” Put * up in packets, containing upwards of 100 seeds. Per packet, 25 cenis.
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Early Scarlet Horn Carrot.
Simon’s Ex. Harly Red Turnip Beet.
Brussels Sprouts. Page 11 Early Short Horn Carrot. SSS —E EEO The above illustrations are from “Burr's VEGETABLES oF Azr=Rica,” for sale at
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BEHT, 10 cts. per oz, Betterave, Fr. Bettaraga, Span. Rothe oder Runkel riibe, Gur,
Extra-Earty Bassano. Lone Smooru Buoop, or (Rapisy Simon’s Ex. Earuy Rep. SHAPED.)
Earty Broop-Rep Turnip. Swiss CHarp,
Haur Lone Buioop. SILESIAN, OR SUGAR. |
Lone Bioop-Rep. Lone Rep Mange, WuRTZEL.
YELLOW GLOBE ManGeL WURTZEL.
The first five named, are esteemed the best for table use. Sow in drills from April to June; thin out the plants to stand six or eight inches apart in the drills. The leaves of the Swiss chard are used as Spinach and the mid-rib of leaf dressed as Asparagus. The last three named varieties are used principally for feeding stock, and where ex- tensively grown, the rows should be wide enough apart to cultivate with a horse hoe. AE
BORECOLE, Chou vert, Fr. Berza, Span. Kohl, Ger.
DwarFr GERMAN KALE, per oz. 20 Scotcu Katz, per oz. 10 cts TaLL GERMAN KALE, <¢ 25 Rev, oR PurpLe Kaun, * 25 *
An excellent green for Winter and Spring use. Sow from May to June. Set out the plants in July, in good rich ground. For early Spring use, sow the Dwarf German, in September, and protect over Winter, with a covering of Straw or litter.
BROCCOLI. ~ Brocoli, Fr. Broculi, Span. Spargel Kohl., Gur. EARLY PURPLE CAPE, per oz. 75 cts. EARLY WuHiTz CapE, per oz. 1.00. Produce heads in Autumn like Cauliflower. The Cape varieties are
best adapted to our climate. Sow about the middle of May, trans- plant and manage as Winter Cabbage.
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS, 30 cts. per oz, Chou de Bruxelles, Fr. Rosenkohl, Grr. Produces from the stem small heads, resembling Cabbage in minia- ture. The sprouts are used as winter greens, and become very ten- der wien touched by the frost. Sowin May, transplant, and manage
as winter Cabbage. CARDOON.,
Cardon, Fr. Curdo, Span. Kardonen, Gur. LARGE Souip STALKED, per oz. 60 cts.
Is much cultivated in Europe for culinary purposes. The stem of the leaves, which are thick and crisp, after being blanched, are the eatable parts, and are generally used in soups or stews. They are in perfection during the autumn and winter. Sow in April; and trans- as Hs trenches of well manured ground; blanch by earthing up in the fall.
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CABBAGE.
Chou Pomme, Fr. Repollo, Span. Kopf. Kohl, Gur. Earty York, per oz. 25 cts. Rep DrumMHEAD, per oz. 50 cts. EARLY OXHEART, «¢ 6-40 a¢¢ Rep DutcH ror Pickiine, 380 “ Earty Sugar Loar, ‘“ 380 <« Larae Late DrumHEap, 50 * WHEELER'S IMPERIAL, “ 40 “ Larae Fiat Dutcs, 50 «6 Larce Harty Yorx, “ 380 ‘* Larce BERGEN, | 80 <«§ Eagty WinnigstapT, *“ 50 ‘ Earty Dwarr Savoy, 30 «6
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EarRty WAKEFIELD. ‘* 650 ‘* GREEN CURLED Savoy, 30“ Earzy St. Joun’s Day, “ 80 ‘“ Large DrumaEap Savoy, 30 “
The first column contains the early sorts, which may be raised as follows: Sow the seed in well prepared ground, about the 15th of September. When the plants are large enough to transplant, pick them out of the seed bed, into frames. Protect the plants during severe weather, with a covering of boards, observing to give them plenty of air and light during mild weather. They may also be raised by sowing the seed very early in thespring, in hot-beds—afterwards plant out in deep and well-manured ground, in rows eighteen inches- apart and twelve inches distant in the rows.
The autumn and winter sorts, sow in April or early in May, ina moderately shaded border, in shallow drills, three or four inches apart.
Transplant early in July, in rows thirty inches apart, and about two feet apart in the rows. Cabbage succeeds best in a fresh, rich soil, well manured and deeply dug or plowed. The late plants are subject to attacks of the cabbage fly, destroying them as fast as they appear above ground. Various remedies are recommended for the preserva- tion of the plants, such as sprinkling them with ashes, air-slack lime, plaster, or tobacco, which should be performed early in the morning. A solution of whale-oil soap is also recommended.
CAULIFLOWER. “ Chou Fleur, Fr. Coliflor, Span. Blumen Kohl, Ger.
Karty Lonpon, per oz. $1.00 Large WALCHEREN, per 0z. $1.00 Earty Paris, “ 1.50 Latgs STATHOLDER, “: 1.00 Earzty Errurt, Dwarr, ‘ 2.50 Larce Le Normand, ‘* 2.00
Sow for early about the middle of September, in a bed of clean rich earth. In about four or five weeks afterwards the plant should be pricked out into another bed, at the distance of four inches from each other every way: these should be encompassed with garden frames, covered with glass sashes, and boards or shutters. The beds must be so secured, and the tops of the beds so covered as to keep out all frost, giving them light and air every mild day throughout the winter.
Transplant in April into a bed of the richest earth, in the garden, at a distance of two feet anda half each way. Keep them well hoed, and bring the earth gradually up to their stems. The late variety matures in the autumn, and is sown and managed similarly to Cape Broccoli, but are not so certain to succeed in this climate.
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CARROT.
Carotte, Fr. Zanahoria, Span. Méhren, Gur.
(--Scaruet SxHort-Hory, per oz. 20 cts. Lone Oranee, per oz. 14 cts.
EARLY SCARLET Horn, ‘* 20cts. ALYRINGHAM OR FIELD, 10 cts. HALF-LONG ORANGE, «620 cts. Large Wire Fretp, 10 cts.
The first three are the best kinds for table use. The Early Horn should be cultivated for spring use; but the Long Orange is more suitable for a main crop. For an early crop sow the seed, latter end of March, in well-dug, rich loamy soil, in drills about an inch deep and twelve inches apart. For late crop sow in May.
The most suitable ground for late Carrots, is that which has been well-manured for previous crops, and requires no fresh manure.
/ CELERY. “ Celeri, Fr. Appio Hortense, Span. Sellerie, Grr.
Dreer’s WHITE SOLID, per 0oz.40 cts. Coin’s Crystat WaitTE, 40 cts.
RosE Couorep Sour, ‘ d80cts. Ivery’s Nonsucu, rep, 40 cts.
SeyMouR’s WHITE Sop, “ 380cts. CrrLeriac,or TurNIP-RooTEeD,30 TURNER’S INCOMPARABLE Dwarr WHITE, (extra,) per oz. 50 cts.
Sow the last of March or early in April, in rich mellow ground, and in a situation where the plants can be protected from the parching heat of a summer sun; in dry weather water freely. When the plants are five or six inches high, transplant a portion in trenches well manured, and repeat at intervals of two or three weeks for succession. As they advance in growth, blanch by earthing up, which should be performed gradually in fine weather, taking care not to bury the hearts of the plants. The Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted, may be planted either on level ground or in shallow drills. The root of it swells like a turnip, and may be preserved in sand through the winter; this is cooked and dressed similar to a Beet.
CHERVIL, per oz. 25 cts.
Cerfeuil, FR. Perifolio, Span. Garten Korbel, Ger.
Used as small salad, and for seasoning like parsley. Sow in drills, in spring and at intervals.
CuEerRvit, New PARSNIP-RooTED, per oz. 25 cts.
CHICORY —Large-rooted, per oz. 15 cts.
The roots of this variety are dried and used as a substitute for Coffee. Sow in April. Cultivate like Carrots.
CORN SALAD, per oz. 15 cts, Mache, Fr. Ackersalat, Grr. Used as a small salad throughout the winter and spring. Sow in
drills in August and September. Cover with straw on the approach of winter.
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CORN—for Garden Culture. Mais, Fr. Maiz, Span. Welschkorn, GER.
ApaAm’s Extra Harty, per qt. 30cts. R. Isu. AsyLuM SwEzet, per qt. 40 Extra Earty StugaR, ‘“ 30 “ Tuscarora, 30 cts. Larce SwEsT, on Sugar, * 380 ‘** SroweL.t’s EvERGREEN, 30 “
Plant about first week in May and at intervais. The above va- rieties are the best for table use. Adam’s Early, is the hardiest, and can be planted about the middle of April, and is the first corn that appears in the market, but cannot compare with the Sugar, or the Evergreen, which are, without question, the Jest for culinary purposes.
The Sugar Corn being liable to rot in cold or wet ground, shouid not be planted until May, and for a succession, continue planting every two weeks, until the middle of July, in well-manured ground, in hills
three feet apart. CRESS, per oz, 10 cts.
Cresson, Fr. Alenois Mastuerzo, Span. Garten Kresse, GER. CURLED, oR PEPPER GRASS. BroaD LEAVED GARDEN. True WATER OREss, per oz. 50 cts. Used as a small salad. Sow at intervals throughout the season. The Water Cress requires a stream of running water, in which it will grow without care, except keeping at first weeds from interfering
with it. CUCUMBER.
Concombre, Fr. Cohombro, Span. Gurken, Gur.
Earty Russian, per oz. 80 cts. Large Earty MarKet, per oz. 25 cts,
Ear ty FRAME, “« 25 * Lone GREEN TURKEY, sey Se
Earty WHITE-SPINED, 25 ‘* GHERKIN, OR BuRR, ee GG ce The first four are the earliest and most esteemed table varieties.
The White-Spined retains its green color much longer than any other variety, and is principally grown for our markets. The Long Green and Gherkin are mostly used fcr pickles. For early use, plant about first week in May, on a warm and sheltered border. For pickles plant in the middle of July.
ENGLISH PRIZE CUCUMBERS.
In packages; 25 cts. each.
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. Grant ARNSTADT.
Sir CoLin CAMPBELL. HIMALAYA.
GENERAL CANROBERT. Lyncu’s Star OF THE WEST. Sion Hotvssz, ImpRevep. CARTER’S PROLIFIC.
Roman EMPEROR. HaaGe’s GIANT.
Victory oF Batu. BERKSHIRE CHAMPION. KIRKLEY HatbL DEFIANCE. Wricut’s WonDER. . Snow’s HorTICULTURAL PRIZE. BRADFORD HERO.
KeLway’s PERFECTION. - DERBYSHIRE HERO.
These are the favorite varieties for forcing, frequently attaining a length of thirty inches. To grow them properly requires a skilful gardener, or much fuller directions than can be imparted in these pages.—See works on gardening.
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Daglish Prize Cucumber. Kohlrabi, or Turnip Rooted abbage. Page 16.
¢ 2 SS The above illustrations were kindly loaned by the Publishers of “ Burr’s VEGETABLES OF AMERICA.”
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i EGG-PLANT,
Aubergine, Fr. Berengena, Span. LHierpflanze, Gur.
_ Earzy Ova PuRPLE, per oz. 80 cts. Scarier, 10 cts. per paper. _ Lares Rounp Purpiz, “ 60 “ Lona Wuite, 10 cts. per paper.
The first two are the kinds usually cultivated for table use—the others are fancy varieties.
Sow in hot-beds early in March; transplant middle of- May to first of June, in a rich warm piece of ground about thirty inches apart.
Draw the earth up to their stems when about a foot high. Egg-plant seed will not vegetate freely without substantial heat, and if the plants get the least chilled, in the earlier stages of growth, they seldom re- cover. Kepeated sowings are sometimes necessary.
ENDIVE, per oz. 30 cts. Chicoree, FR. Endivia, Span. Endivian, GER.
GREEN CURLED, GREEN CuRLED Moss, Wuitse CuRLED, Broapd-LeaveD Baravian,
The Green Curied is considered the hardiest and best for salad. Sow ' in July, in shallow drills. When three or four inches high, transplant into good ground, at a distance of a foot apart. Blanch by tying up, which must be done when quite dry, or they willrot. Atthe approach of winter, the growing crop may be taken up carefully, with a ball of earth to each plant, and planted close together in a frame or dry cellar.
KOHL-RABI, or Turuip-rooted Cabbage. Chou Rave, Fr. Kohl Rabi, GER.
Harty Waite VIENNA, per 0z.40 cts. Largs Late Bros, per oz. 25 cts. ‘6 Bruun 66 66 40 «8 66 66 WHITE, 6 OB ke
_ This is a favorite vegetable in Kurope, especially on the continent, _ and should be grown in every garden. Sow in April, and transplant in rows, twelve to eighteen inches apart. For late use, sow in June.
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KALE—See Borecole. ~~ _ Sea Kars, per oz. 380 cts. Chou Marin, Fr. Col. Marina, Span. See Kohl, Ger.
Is much esteemed in England, in some parts of which it grows spon- taneously. The seed may be sown in October, or as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. For further directions see Bridgman’s Kitchen Gardener’s Instructor.
LEEK. 3 Poireau, Fr. Porree, Span. Lauch, Ger. » Larae Scorcu Frag, per oz. 80 cts. “Larcs Lonvon, per oz. 80 ets. ‘ Laras Musseipura, very fine, per oz. 40 cts.
Sow carly in April. When the plants are four or five inches high,
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LETTUCE, Daitue, Fr. LIcchuga, Span. Garten Salat, Gur. EARLY CURLED, per oz. 25 cts. Paris Gren Coss, per oz. 30 cts.
EARLY STONEHEAD, “25 Brown Durtcu, eo aOi 66 EARLY TENNISBALL, <¢ 30 “ CurteD InpIA Heap, ‘* 60 * Earzy Waite Capsaae, “ 40 “ New PERPIGNAN, Cr ou 66 Roya CABBAGE, “¢ 40 “ Rep Enaep Victor, ** 50 <«€ L-Wuit#, or Icz Coss, “ 30 ‘“ Harpy HAMMERSMITH. 30 <“<
The arly Curled is used as a cut salad, for which purpose it is sown thickly in frames, early in the spring, and somewhat later in the open borders. The Harly Stonchead, is one of the earliest heading varie- ties; the Harly Cabbage, or Butter, is also a fine early Head Salad; the Royal Cabbage is a little later, and produces fine solid heads, and is much esteemed. The Curled India and Perpignan prcduce fine solid heads, and stand the heat well. To grow Head Lettuce fine, sow the seed in September; proteci the plants during the winter, in frames, and plant out early in April, in rich moist ground, or sow in hot-beds in February or March, and afterwards transplant.
MUSHROOM SPAWN. Sold in the form of Bricks, at 80 cts. each.
Champignon, Fr. Seta, Span. Champignon brut, Gur.
Culture.—Mushroom beds are best made under cover. A dry cellar or shed will do. Collect fresh horse-droppings without straw, turn them over three or four times, to get rid of the heat, dig out a foot deep of the space to contain the bed, lay some long manure at the bot-
_ tom, and then the prepared dung, a little at a time, evenly and well beaten down until it is a foot above the ground; put a layer of light earth on this, two inches thick; after a few days when the rank heat bas passed off, place the spawn in the bed in lumps about two inches square and six inches apart, then cover with light earth an inch thick ; beat it gently down all over. Cover the bed thickly with straw, and if out of doors, keep off rain, and protect from the cold with mats or boards. In about five weeks the mushrooms should make their ap-
pearance. MUSK-MELON.
Melon Museade, Fr. Melon Muscatel, Sean. Kantalupen, Gur. Jenny Linn, per oz. 10 cts. Laran Nurmea, per oz. 20 cts. Netrep Crrron, Ee TOE PERSIAN, (veryfine,) <‘* 25 ¢ Pine APPLE, “e 20 « WHITE JAPAN, me ay GS
Manco, (for pickling only,) per oz. 20 cts.
All the above varieties can be recommended. The Jenny Lind isa small variety, and with the Citron and Pine Apple, are the leading va- rieties in our market, and are of exquisite flavor; the Persian is a late variety of large size and superior quality. Plant early in May, in hills of rich light soil, six feet apart each way; allow three plants to each hill. When about a foot long, pinch off the tips, to make them branch. Observe not to plant pumpkins or squash near them.
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WATER-MELON, Melon d@ Hau, Fr. Zandia, Span. Wasser Melonen, Grr. Mountain Sweet, per oz. 10 cts. Goopwin’s ImpERiAl, per oz. 20 cts,
Mountain SPROUT, «© 20 “ Icz Cream, true, ce PAG) Brack SPANISH, Seto): (RANGE. 6 20: *¢ 1TRON, (for preserving,) 10 ‘* Appie Pin, « uC 20 <6
The Mountain Sweet is cultivated extensively for the Philadelphia Market, and stands deservedly the first on our list; when well-grown from pure seed, it cannot be surpassed for size and quality. The Jce Cream, is early, of large size, pink flesh, and white seed. The Apple Pie is prepared like apples for pies and sauces; the Orange is of small size; the flesh separates from the rind like an orange, and is an ex- eellent variety for late use. The Water-melon thrives best in a sandy soil, and should be planted in hills eight feet apart each way.
MUSTARD, per oz. 10 cts, Moutard, Fr. Mostazo, Span. Senf, GER. Waitt, (English.) Brown.
Sown like cress and used as a small salad. The White Mustard is also used for medicinal purposes.
NASTURTIUM, per oz, 25 cts,
Capucine, Fr. Capuchina, Span. Kapuziner, Gur.
The seed pods and foot-stalks are gathered green and pickled in vinegar; resembling capers. Sow in April or early in May.
OKRA, OR GOMBO, — Quibombo, Span. Lssbarer Hibiscus, GER. - DWARF, LONG PODDED, per oz. 10 cts.
The green capsules of this plant are used in soups, stews, &c., to which they impart a rich flavor, and are considered nutritious. Plant the seeds about the middle of May, in hills or drills. Plant the seed thickly, as it is liable torot in the ground; rich ground is necessary.
ONION, — Ognon, Fr. Cebolla,Span. Zwiebel, Gur. WHitt, oR SILVER SKINNED, per Lance YELLOW STRASBURG, per oz. 40 cents. oz. 30 cents.
LaRGE WETHERSFIELD, per oz. 25 cents.
The Silver Skin and Yellow Strasburg are grown in this vicinity, as northern grown seed cannot be depended upon to raise good sets. For sets, sow the seed early in the Spring, very thickly, in beds or drills. As soon as the tops die off in the summer, remove them toa dry airy place; and early in the following Spring re-plant in rows about four inches apart, the rows wide enough apart to admit of hoe- ing. The Onions, by this process are obtained of a large size early in the season. They may bereared to full size during the first season, by sowing in drills early in March, in strong land, and thinning them out to stand two or three inches apart, keeping them well hoed: for this purpose the Red Wethersfield is usually preferred.
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- ONION SETS.
WHITE. YELLow. Plant ee in the Spring, in rich ground, in drills six inches apart.
i“ PARSLEY,
Persil, Fr. Perejil Span. Petersilie, Gur. CURLED, oR Dovusue, per oz. 10 cts. Extra CurRLED, per oz. 20 cts. Sow early in A in rows. Soak the seed first in warm water.
L~ PARSNIP, per oz. 10 cts, Panais, FR. Ghapibena, Span. Pastinake, GER. LARGE SuaeaR, or HoL~tow-CRownep. This is decidedly the best variety. Sow early in April, in rich ground, well dug. Cultivate similar to carrots. The roots can re-
main in the ground for spring use. ‘ y= PHAS, Pots, Fr. Guizante, Span. Hrbsen, Gur.
Earliest.
Height. Price per qt.
DREER’S EXTRA EARLY, very early and eee 2 eee .60
Extra HARLy, . BEE -00
DANIEL O” Rourke, an “early English variety, a oR 40
DILLISTONE’s EARLY PROLIFIC, : BO Ee 00
TOM THUMB, or Allen’s Dwarf, é . 10 inches, -80
The Tom Thumb, is the best Karly Dwarf Pea; requires a rich soil, and is well suited from its dwarf habit for small gardens; a good bearer.
Second Early,
Height. Price per qt. $ .40
Earby Frame, or Washington, ° 3 : - 8 feet.
BISHOP’S DWARF, prolific, . : : 1g .50 BisHor’s New Lona Poppgep Dwarr . ° Aone oud 00 *ADVANCER, new and fine, . a ance! .80
For General and Late Chop.
*CHAMPION OF ENGLAND, (one of the nee) 3 6 .50 CHAMPION OF PaRis, . 4 <« .50 DWARF BLUE IMPERIAL, a favorite variety, 2% «6 .40 *VEITCHE’S PERFECTION, very fine, 24 6 -50 WATERLOO, OR Victory MaRRow, .. ae oe .50 *HAIR’S DWARF GREEN MARROW, + fine, oe. .60 Wuite MARROWFAT, . ; St ou ase .90 BLacK-EYE MARROWFAT, Se .80 *NAPOLEON, or new Dwarf Climax, 2% «6 60 *EUGENIE, or Alliance, : : 2 50 DWARF Sugar, oe Bees, (true) - : Sere Be 1.00 WG 6 ts 66 : «> 440 Gok 1.00 *Kniaut’s bie ea Marrow, . 5 ose .50 *KNIGHT’S TALL GREEN Marrow, s < pO eS .50 Those marked thus * are wrinkled marrows, the finest, flavored peas.
The above list contains all the leading varieties, and is quite sufficient to suit all purposes.
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Commence planting the early kinds as early in the Spring as the ground can be brought into good condition. All the other sorts will angwer for successive crops. To have Peas during the Summer and Autumn plant in June, July and August, in single or double rows, from two to four feet apart, according to height. Dreer’s Extra Karly is one of the best for early as well as late planting, and is ex- tensively used by our market gardeners for a late fall crop. In hoe- ing, draw the earth up to their stems.
PEPPER. Piment, Fr. Pimento, Span. Pfeffer, Gur. Large Sweet BELL, per oz. 50 cents. CAYENNE, oR Lona, per oz. $1.00 TomaTo-SHAPED, per oz. 50 cts. CHERRY, “c= 1.00
The Bell-Shaped and Tomato are used, when green, for pickling. The Bell-Shaped is quite mild, and attains a large size. Sow in hot- beds in March, or on a warm border early in May. Transplant in good rich ground, from 18 to 24 inches apart.
PUMPKIN.
Courge,Fr. Calabaza, Sean. Kuerbis, Gur.
Casuaw, (Crooked-necked) 10 cts. Lanaz CuExsz, per oz. 10 cts. MAm™MortH, per 0z, 30 ‘** FiELp, per qt. 30 cts.
Plant in May in hills, eight or ten feet apart each way. The Cashaw is generally preferred for cooking.
RADISH, 15 cts. per oz. Radis et Rave, Fr. Rabano, Span. Rettig, Gur.
Eariy Scartet OLIvE SaaPpeD, YELLOW TuRNIP, oR SUMMER.
Earty WHITE 66 “6 Wuitt NAPLES, OR SUMMER. Lone Scartet Suort Top. WHITE SPANISH, OR WINTER. Lone SALMON “ = BLack SPANISH, OR WINTER. Wits TURNIP-BROOTED. Scarier Cuina WINTER, 25 cts. oz.
Rup TURNIP-ROOTED, OR CHERRY. Wuite Cuina WInTER, 25cts. oz.
The first column contains the varieties used for early sowings, which should be made as early in the Spring as the ground can be worked, on a Sheltered border. The ground should be well manured, dug and raked. The Yellow Turnip and White Naples are excellent varieties
for Summer use. RHUBARB, per oz. 25 cts. Rhubarbe, Fx. Ruibarbo, Span. Rabarber, Gur.
VICTORIA, PRINCE ALBERT, Linnzvs, Macnum Bonum.
The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. It is fit for use before green fruit appears, and is an excellent substitute. Sow in April; transplant the ensuing Autumn or Spring to any desired situa- tion, in deep and heavily manured ground. As no dependence can be placed upon growing the varieties truely from seed, it is recommended to those who desire a choice article, to procure the roots. We offer the following choice varieties.
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RHUBARB ROOTS. 25 cents each; $2 to $4 per dozen, according to size. These are not seedlings, but pro- pagated from the true varieties. MitTcHELL’s EARLy. PRINCE ALBERT.
Myarr’s LINN2US. Rovat LEAMINGTON. Myatt’s VicToRIA. Macnum Bonvm.
To grow the stalks to perfection, the ground must be dug and
heavily manured, at least two feet deep. Set out the roots four feet apart.each way.
‘Ve \d SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT, per oz. 25 cts,
y Saisifis, Fr. Salsifi, Span. Haferwurzel, Ger.
A fine vegetable used as carrots; or, after being boiled, made into
~ cakes with paste, and fried like oysters, which they resemble in flavor.
Cultivate same as parsnips; it is also hardy and can remain in the ground all Winter for early Spring use.
ee SCORZONERA, per oz. 30 cts.
Scorsonere, Fr. Escorzonera, Span. Schwariz wurzel, GER.
Known as Black Salsify. It is cultivated and used in the same manner as the Salsify.
SORREL, (Garden) per oz. 20 cts.
Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Span. Sauerampfer, GER. Used as a salad. Sow in April in shallow drills; thin out the plants
to twelve inches apart. ; SPINACH. P, 10 cts. per oz.—80 cts. per lb. Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, Span. Spinat, Gur. Rounp-LeavepD Savoy. PRICKLY-SEEDED. New ZEALAND, per oz. 20 cis.
For Spring and Summer use, sow as early as the ground can be worked. For Winter and early Spring use, sow in September, in well manured ground; cover with straw on the approach of cold weatzer.
SQUASH, Vv 15 cts. per oz. Courge, Fr. Calabasa, Span. Kiirbis, Ger. Earty Busu, oR Patty Pan. TURBAN, per oz. 40 cts. Earty GOLDEN Busu. Boston Marrow, 20 cis. Long GREEN CROOK-NECE. New Hugpparp, 20 ets.
The varieties of the first column, are the best for summer use, and the Boston Marrow and Hubbard, are superior Winter varieties. The Early Bush appears to be the favorite variety for summer use, as it is more extensively grown than any other, and being of a bushy habit, is more suitable for small gardens than the running kinds. Plant in hills in the same manner, and at the same time, as Cucumbers and Melons.
The bush varieties three or four feet apart, and the running kinds from six to nine.
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LA | TOMATO.
Tomate, Fr. Tomais, Span. Liebes Apfel, Gur. ExtrRa Earuy Rezp, per oz. d0 cts. FEJEE Isnanp, per oz. 50 cts. Lance Smooth Rep, “ 25 “ Laree YeLttow, “ 650 «
THE Cook’s Favorite, new,50 ‘* RED AND YELLOW CHERRY, 50 cts. TILDEN, new, the most solid, smooth, and fine-flavored variety. Price, 25 cts. per paper; per oz. $1.00.
The Extra Ear'y is desirable only for ripening a few days in advance of the other varieties. Zhe Tilden is now the popular sort, both for early and late use. The fruit is of good size, solid, and fine-fiavored. The Cook’s Favorite, also a solid, smooth variety, medium size. The Fejee Island, large size, solid, and good flavor, but later in ripening than the other sorts. These three varieties can be recommended as the best for general cultivation, or family use; for putting up in cans for winter use they have no supericr, as they contain less water and seeds than other varieties. For earty use sow in hot beds, or boxes, early in March, and plant out in May, from four to five feet apart. For late use set out the plants in July; the green fruit can be picked off before frost, and ripened under glass.
TURNIP, per oz. 10 ots,
Navet, Fr. Nebo, Span. Ruben, GER. >
Waite Fuat DurcH, strap-leaved. Long WHITE FRENCH.
PuRPLE oR Rep Top, se YELLOW ABERDEEN, or Scotch. TELTOW OR AlARROW, per 0z.20cts. Purpite Top Rura Baga. ROBERTSON’S GOLDEN BALL. GoLpEN GLosBe Ruta Baga. EaRLy YELLOW STONE. Wuite Ruta Baga, or Swedish. Waite NoRFOLK oR GLOBE. DALz’s HYBRID.
The first four on the list are the best for table use: the Mlat Dutch is usually sown for early summer use, quite early in the Spring, and also with the Purple Top in July and August, fora maincrop. obert- son’s Golden Ball is of recent introduction, and is highly recommended for culinary purposes. So is also the Zedtow, a small, delicate-flavored variety, highly esteemed in Germany. The Globe, Norfolk, and Ruta Baga, are principally used for feeding stock. SowinJune, or early in July, in drills two feet apart, and thin out to stand six inches apart—keeping the ground well stirred and clear of weeds. As Turnipsare grown principal- ly for consumption during the winter and early spring, a few brief hints for their preservation is necessary. Take up the roots in November, cut off the tops within an inch of the crown. Those for winter use can be stored away ina cool cellar or pit, and covered over with a few inches of dry earth. For early spring use, pile up in conical form, out of doors, cover carefully with long straw, and finish by earthing up, covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth; leave a vent or air-hole, by placing a bunch of straw in the top. Put away in this manner, they will be found in good condition in the spring.
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AROMATIC, SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS. Per paper, 10 cts.
ANISE. CELERY, for flavoring. *MuInT. ANGELICA, Castor Qin BEAN. Ruz.
BASIL, sweet. CuMIN. *ROSEMARY. *BaLM. *DILL. *SAGE.
BaLsaM APPLE. ELECAMPANE. SAVORY, summer BuRNET. FENUGRECK. _ *S8avory, winter. BELLADONNA. *HOREHOUND. ' S§KIRRET.
Brene. *HYSSOP. *THYME. BORAGE. *LAVENDER. *TANSY. CARAWAY. *MARIGOLD, pot. *W ORMWOOD. CORIANDER. MARJORAM, sweet.
Those marked with a * are perennial, and when once obtained in the garden may be preserved for years, with a little attention. Sow in April, in shallow drills; when up a few inches, thin out to proper distances. <i
MIXED LAWN-GRASS SEED,
Particular. attention is paid to the selection and mixing of suitable Grasses, for laying down Lawns and Pleasure grounds. Price 80 cts. per quart, or $6.00 per bushel.
AGRICULTURAL SEEDS, &e.
Selected of the finest quality, and supplied at market rates.
SweEeTVERNALGRASS. Pur. Ryr GRaAss. ORCHARD GRASS. Fiax SEED. Rep CLover. HERD oR RED Tor, Wuitr DutcHCLover. ALsIkE CLovER. BLuE GRASS. LUCERNE. GREEN GRass. Broom Corn. TiMOTHY. BucKWHEAT. SUNFLOWER.
PEAR Pires. = HUNGARIAN GRASS. Honey Locust. Soreuum, on SuGar CANg. Ruta Baca, or SwepisH TuRNIP.
OSAGE ORANGE SEED, for Hedges, per th. $2.00.
BIRD SEEDS, &e.
Selected of the best quality, free from mustiness and other impuri- ties, so destructive to birds.
CANARY. Rare. Birp Baskets. Hemp. Mixep Brrp Sep. Batu Cups.
Maw. LETTUCE. Hair For NESTS. MILLET. Roveu Ricez. Currie Fisu Bone.
TOBACCO SEED.
Havana, per oz. $1.00. PENNSYLVANIA, per 92. 50 cts. Virainra, 50 cts. Connecticut Srup Luar, per 02. 50 c.
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LATAKTIA TOBACCO SEED,
Introduced by ‘he distinguished traveller, Bayari Taylor, from Mount Lebanon. ‘This is considered in the Orient the finest smoking tobacco in the world. It exhales a delicious aromatic odor, resem- bling that of dried roses, and is believed to be an entirely distinct species, peculiar to Mount Lebanon. Price, per packet, 26 cts.
ESCULENT ROOTS AND PLANTS IN SEASON,
Earpty PotTatvoks. ~ MusHRooM SPAWN. GARLIC. ASPARAGUS Roots. Waite Onion Sets. SwEET Potato StuIps. YELLOW Onion SETs. RHUBARB Roots. CABBAGE PLANTS. LETTUCE PLANTS. CELERY ce ToMATO PLANTS.
Eee “e PEPPER PLANTS.
NEW AND DESIRABLE VEGETABLES.
We take pleasure in offering the following varieties, and can recom- mend them for their superior qualities.
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Tilden Tomato.
This valuable variety originated with Mr. Henry Tilden, of Dayen- port, Iowa. The plant is somewhat dwarf in its habit, the branches rarely reaching three feet in length, even when trained on stakes. It is good, both as an eorly and late variety, ripening the past season on late ground by the 10th of July, and continued bearing up to the last of October. In shape the largest fruit is uniformly oval, which is the normal form of the variety, the warty excrescences about the calyx, and which so often disfigure the fruit of other varieties, are never seen in the Tilden. The cclor is a brilliant scarlet, and the skin is
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smooth, glossy, and rarely wrinkled, the flesh is remarkably solid and high-flavored, giving a richer, and less watery pulp, when cooked than any other.—PRIcE PER PACKET, <0 ¢ts.
GIANT WAX BEAN, (Running.)
Recently introduced, and differing essentially from the old German Wax Bean, being of a more robust growth, and also more productive, the pods are from six to nine inches in length, and from three-fourths to one inch in breadth, the beans when ripe are of a reddish color. The pods, when fit for use, are of a clear waxy color, perfectly stringless, and when cooked are as tender as marrow, and truly delicious. Cul- tivation: —Fix strong poles to each hill, which should be three feet apart, and four feet between the rows, enrich with well rotten stable manure, or compost of bone dust and wood ashes, or guano and plas- ter, well incorporated in the soil; plant four or five beans to a hill, and allow three of the strongest plants to remain. The first planting can be made early in May, and for Fall use make a second planting about the middle of June. They are in their best condition for use, when the pods haye attained their full growth, and yellow color. Price per packet, 25 cts.
Mr. Burr, author of the ‘‘ Vegetables of America,”’ says,—‘‘I have given the Giant Wax Bean a fair trial, and am happy to say, that it has proved every thing you claimed it to be.” The American Agri-
-culturist, November, 1866, says,—‘‘Its origin is unknown; but wherever it came from, we welcome it as a valuable addition to our list of varieties.”
OLD COLONY SWEET CORN,
This variety originated in Plymouth Co., Mass,, and is a hybrid- petween the Southern white, and the common sweet corn of New England, combining the size of the ear and kernel, and productive- ness of the Southern, with the sweetness and tenderness of the North- ern pareat. For cultivation in the Southern States, it has been found to be peculiarly adapted, as it not only possesses there the sweetness and excellence that distinguish the Sweet Corn of the temperate, and cooler sections, but does not deteriorate by long cultivation, as other sweet varieties almost invariably are found t. do.—In packets con- taining about one ear,—10 cts.—per qt. 50 cts.
PELTON’S EXTRA EARLY TOMATO.
This is truly, as represented, an early variety; it originated on the grounds of Mr. Felton, who is well known in Philadelphia as one of our most successful market gardeners, and noted for his fine displays of vegetables at the exhibitions of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. We do not claim that it is thirty days earlier than any other variety, but will warrant it earlier than any other kind now known. The fruit is of medium size, bright red, quite firm, somewhat inclined to wrinkle, and with very few seeds. The plant is dwarf in its habit, and remarkably productive. This variety we consider of great value to the market gardener.—Per packet, 25 cts. z
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(See description, page 29.)
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SUPERIOR GARDEN PEAS, New varieties—principally from England—cf great merit.
CARTER’S FIRST CROP.—Described as the very earliest and best
pea in cultivation. The plants are thickly and uniformly covered
with well-filled pods, and one of its chief merits is that the ground
can be cleared, and planted with another crop nearly a fortnight
before other early peas are ready. Price,.......... per qt., 80 cts. CARACTACUS.—Originated with the late Mr. Waite, who also intro-
duced the popular variety known as the Early Daniel O’ Rourke.
This yariety is said to be much earlier, and more productive.
he: ee epee ee eee Per bush., $14; per qt., 60 cts. McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM.—A truly valuable dwarf variety; fully
tested in this country last year; is a dwarf, prolific, green
wrinkled marrow; habit similar to the early Tom Thumb.
This valuable variety has all the sugary flavor of the late wrinkled
peas coupled with a first early pea..................00. Per qt., $1.25. LAXTON’S PROLIFIC EARLY LONG-POD. (See page 28.)
Messrs. Carter & Co., of London, thus describe this pea: ‘‘Some
pods (in a green state) were exhibited by us at Mark Lane, avera-
ging eleven and twelve peasinapod. For a second early pea,
and a pea for early sowing in autumn, there is no pea of a similar
class in cultivation to equal it.”...In sealed pint packets, each $1.00. McLEAN’S ADVANCER.—A dwarf, blue, wrinkled marrow, of fine F
jC SOE al XETRA fe Oy en eee Sem ne ae Per qt., 80 cts. McLEAN’S EPICUREAN.—A second early wrinkled marrow of deli-
cious flavor; fine large peas in well-filled pods, and plenty of
Giemi Merit by 0-1 CCl sess. )sscs costes eNews olsewon see dsoe Per qt., 80 cis. TRENT’S EVERGREEN:—A tall, wrinkled variety; prolific, and of
excellent-flavor; highly recommended...Per 4 pt. packets, 50 cts. DREW'S NEW DWARF.—This fine pea is remarkable for its dwarf
and branching growth, forming a bush one foot high and one
foot broad; consequently, only about one plant to each foot of j
row is required; it is a-wrinkled variety; medium in earliness, :
SUGEESEPCTICLY PTOUUCEIVE:, .....24.5s.cedecoc@sseessccmaces Per qt., $1.00. DIXON’S YORKSHIRE HERO.—A new wrinkled variety; 24 feet
Ya Ee eee ats Aan Se oc sions Secve sevens vucewrsdecioetcpageck Per qt. 60: cts. PRINCE OF WALES.—The most prolific, white, wrinkled pea in
cultivation, producing pods from near the roots to the top; height
SEB eee ts oe ayia sas hs NE Sea ule 4 «conc os < Saases ves Gus Heneneass Per qt., 80 cts. BECK’S GEM.—Second early dwarf...........cccceceecees oreo Oh tees CHAMPION OF SCOTLAND.............+ ESN aitebae Oe Oe £8
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NEW VEGETABLES,
Worthy of special attention, as well as some of the older and approved sorts, omitted in the general list, or specially to be recommended.
ASPARAGUS.—GRAYSON’S GIANT.....0....025 scseeceee Per oz., 20 cts. BEAN.—DWARF HORTICULTURAL. .................. Per qt.,50 © * BEAN.—THE TRUE VALENTINE. This variety selected and grown
with great care by myself. Can be recommended as the best snap- Short d Wark Varre. yo .tvcstcs 22 ssan ieee ose cesecsee Sees eee Per qt., 60 ets.
BORECOLE, FISHER HOLMES.—Extra curled...Per packet, 10 ets.
BROCOLI, OSBORNE’S NEW WHITE WINTER... « “é 25 6 “< SNOW’S WHITE WINTER.—Fine...... * bee? Rae cc GATE NON PART. o5.-c esses sees &< t¢ 3 ee
CABBAGE, LITTLE PIXIE.—Very early and dwarf « s<- > 410 cts: 6 COBBETT’S EARLY.—Recommended « ‘s 10 cts.
se HEAL’S IMPERIAL.—Largeand solid *“ tp hes
= LATE ST. JOHN’S DAY.—A fine solid heading drum- ORG PV ATIC ys 2asre os an Soho. aoe Per oz., 80 cts. CAULIFLOWER, LARGE EARLY ERFURT.—Of dwarf growth, head large, close, and compact, one of the best for cultivation in
LHIG SC OUNPEY 5.3 ect ec cccascan, Seas cedacseaeceosesheon-e Per packet, 25 cts. CAULIFLOWER, LE NORMAND.—A very superior and certain variety, and a great favorite with gardeners. Per packet, 25 cts. CELERY, TURNER’S INCOMPARABLE DWARF WHITE.—One of the hardiest and best, of a fine nutty flavor. Per packet, 25 cts. CELERY, DIXON’S NEW MAMMOTH WHITE.— « SE eo) dei CUCUMBER, COOLING’S_ PROLIFIC.—Most abundant cropper, often producing from three to six fine fruit at a joint; length 18
toes HOW ests pecs qtaak tae sea vadceeeanen igen ss Per packet, 50 cts. CUCUMBER, PIERSON’S LONG GUN.—The finest flavored variety STOW Ds ewptie 24 INCHES] a 2+.5.. tebe soenceda nse sas Per packet, 50 cts.
LETTUCE, NEAPOLITAN.—Large solid heads...Per packet, 25 ets. LETTUCE.—MONITOR. Very solid large heads, a first-rate
BEEK 6 RRS Se Ee esas es 3 Caner cee Per packet, 25 cts. LETTUCE, FELTEN’S INDIA HEAD.— An improvement 02 the old variety, very large and solid... ...Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 50 cts.
LETTUCE, PERPIGAN.—From Germany, grown for several seasons” by our Market Gardeners; large solid heads; stands the heat well. <A good summer salad.....Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 50 cts.
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LETTUCE —EARLY BOSTON CURLED. A quite hardy variety; the elegant frilling of leaves and fine form make it very attractive. (See illustration page 13.)......Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 40 cts.
LETTUCE.—BRUCE’S NONPAREIL CABBAGE. A very hardy solid heading, variety of fine quality....Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 50 cts,
MARTY NIA.—The young seed pods are used as a pickle, and much
BS LCCC Meee re cea ccs codecs Gee Sen caectes shetoreessctacs Per packet, 10 cts. MUSK MELON, PINE APPLE.—Exquisite flavor, medium size. A desirable variety...........sssseee. Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 20 cts. MUSK MELON, TURK’S CAP.—A new variety of exquisite flavor. Ree eee ae eae on rare cclncwciac’.cisionees Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 20 cts. MUSK MELON, ALLEN’S SUPERB —A new variety of the nutmeg ; flesh green "and sWeete.ececsees Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 30 cts.
MANGO MELON.—A variety of the musk melon used when green for pickling; stuffed and prepared similarly to the large Bell
MSD OE ear esigs cehecks oon ccinevegmncncs Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. "20 cts. ICE CREAM WATER MELON, (true white eedeay,. of large size, sweet, and excellent flavor...... Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 20 cts. PARSNIP.—“THE STUDENT.” A very superior new variety of fine form and excellent flavor.......... ... Per lb., $1.25, per oz. 15 cts.
RADISH, EARLY SCARLET, AND WHITE OLIVE-SHAPED, are very early and beautitul varieties, suitable for growing in hot-
PCRS eeeneterseemecee sss, cae stone ac salle os sia sedaansceieost vec Per oz. 16 cts. RADISH, SCAR: ET, OLIVE-SHAPED. White Tail.—New an PC c Ed VEOH epee ature Gnieaisleciacsniswetnls Snes ses's ue dhet eas onsicser<t> Per oz. 20 cts. RADISH.—CONVENT GARDEN, LONG SCARLET, SNORT TOP. Early, beautiful form and brilliant color.............. Per oz. 15 cts. RADISH.—HALF LONG, DEEP SCARLET.............. BO: Sal Sy 0
RADISH, SCARLET CHINA, WINTER.—A valuable Winter Radish, very tender and sweet............Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 25 cts. RADISH, WHITE CHINA, WINTER.—Similar to the above, except WEE CO) Olesas 2h outst. oceans dose sccs.oc aes Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 25 cts. RAPHANUS CAUDATUS.—New, the pods are used as pickles, also Popaesa la eA iM SLOWS... aac se rie vasecciadaesaoontacet Per packet, 50 cts. SQUASH, TURBAN.—The best variety forfalluse.. ‘* - LOR
TOMATO, THE COOK’S FAVORITH.—Introduced by us, one of the best; of medium size, smooth and solid, color brilliant scarlet.
Sete Seno mee aee cari lak Griese daec a's Per packet, 10 cts., per oz. 50 cts. ‘TOMATO, YELLOW PLUM.—For preserving....... ‘Per. packet, 10 cts. TOMATO, KEYES’ EARLY PROLIPFIC............... ee LQ ¢s TOMATO —FOARD’S LARGE, SOLID...... pone one > LG YAS) TOMATO.—MAUPAY’S SUPERIOR.................. ce 25“ TURNIP, TELTOW, OR MARROW.—A small yellow variety of deli-
Ae AOD e eo te ree serene Se cc ne ss Gaz sc setesestaccex bees? Per oz. 20 cts.
TURNIP.—CARTER’S IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP RUTA-BAGA, or™ SORE Bie tige apse ieeace acne cOicc ieee Per lb., $1.00, per oz. 10 cts.
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FARMER’S AND GARDENER’S LIST
of the leading varieties with prices by the quantity, not sold at these prices in less quantities than one quarter pound, er one-half bushel.
: Mages oll GUBNG sea csos es anes soe seer ec toere sees ine per Ib. $0 50 WOOUS, 2 years Oldies tessa ete eee ee «1000. 8 00
BEANS, Borly=Mohe wile. tk. sic: scene stpetenemee ae aes per Ae 12 C0 UCT NEEL WAS EX WEIR htc eo ee ee 10 GO
Ste AERCTUND CH t a. Sst easter cat Sat yp Vissi ots te acsemes wa ee egies 10 60
Se SVAVOMPIMG 5a5 (.tacead sa seen ok ease a oh ee eke ee 14 00
Ae SMB IMee ete co Caeeate wa Fencte Ghee wc Galo e os oes een eauapn ae 15 00 BERT, Simon’s Extra Early Red Turnip...........---.. per ib. 1 25 fey AB CRAB CLY DOS SAT O.7.500. a. sie os Gee cose en reas ee 1 00
co otixine dark Dlood PULMip... ... tose met eace see aes & 1 00
ee ta FONE LOOM ie. cee kacsan ssc ees ceao ctor css ae 1 0) pear, Witte: Silesian. vie. vcd. 208 foo ecea set oe ee Ke 7)
x ee Wurtzel reed 2: eniat oe Ree ate ne 7)
“ a VEHOW CIOLE: es. sc nose sous. ome- ts 78 Ceo arme Barly Vier caicc..6c.s¢ weet eae * 3 00 OB Cts ii Gane Cae SH San OMe ORE ne emir os Ceincian Mart ee 3 50
6 Wetei@sbadGe 65 jcc. isc of 58 Spat ete toee cet is 5 00
Ss Savoy, Drumhcad and Caurled <......0.2..... ae 3 O00
& late: Drumbend,.cxirgu. cs ee. “ 5 00
ts Meumilvead -(Mmporiedy 5.22.5. cceb os ca scee 2 00
a Vert WUC CHE C77 OF co cccec ss eet scwe vee eene a 5 00 Se Scarlet Horn. oe fe 1 50 oes Harly Short Horm: fcc Sisko yen os 2 00 « WONG -OVAM@e :2. ceeds. =. ae ae ng ten coe as 1 50
ws PUGS aIW ORCA WIC pear EAE en GRR se Rar oR ome ty Bees He 1 25
kc Webute JB eli ianls sy: 2046 0s ..s << ese ne) ee enceerene Bs <i 25 GRASS, Canle di aiccnccs saat: cere ant gees ee ae 1 00 CUCUMBER, Marly BramGsc2 sca tc. cieet a eee s 2 00 6c AW htbe spineds ose ine een ease eee os 2 00
od omic ereen. orn. cote a. ee ee oes ee 2 50 GHEBRY, Dreer's Witte Sold sae! oor eases ee 4 00 “c ‘Turnip roobed 9272s. ste ai ete deceaes gs 4 00 CORN: SAG AD mia toe. Sin siscte kde. a eos ick sec ge esters a 1 60 “OORAN Adenms; Bieta: Wanrly 0.55 eho sce cues saenten ecaed per bus. 6 00 C652) AMIS ILO) hon ve heed ota ei omosai's waliaa ene s daewecde aie es 6 00
Kee. Stowell S Mv er er ecco cidec. ck ease seems 2 6 00 IN DEVIN Grcem CuTled. . 2. 2 ocr eneec. -c-cic Mai anise meee per lb. 3 50 PONE Green CULled.s. cccc ni: Mae sa Sa cens ose nae “ 1 00 Co Diwali G Orman. csusaeeseets cada cca Jeawewasieat ~ 1 50 KOUME-RABL, Green, and Purple top: ... ct. c. setae < 3 59 LEEK, Large RO ile csesas eaeeeeees eae: HE ee Een er “ 3 00 " LETTUCE, "Early CONE Gilet ethers | 6 RRR CAP emer nes ec 3 50 as Barly -@ alba ie, i: eeneta acd: ener saa acten ey ee 5 00
at Gurled! bites Sree co es een c nncee eee Bn 6 CO
HERS SHEDS.
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sORIAUIN, Nutmes, extracfine, carly ...........saeiecesasaee per lb INGE beds CHUCOUe eo cscacs<sccswvrseeccuscuase seaseua vert {00 “6 Jenny Lind.. EB tgaphswd so ces cca eirtates sauime aera uae « Pine Apple... Bs pein nare. Sieh se wade. ales coed o a 3 MPsinigkss= CON 6 CUM Ae oy ctor qaicics « vieisla «en's: ¢ aheeew sewn es
és Mate Ome CUSTOM, 0 csv dhsacieos.- ce shcecacawaveuieswices OG “< Miegumiain Sweet Waters. .2.%. scccccteses.sesesoucs oC C=O NON Mame GNC 5... sonces sakes i ve svn dscbe na Bebe’ asaceleee 66 cc EON are OR OE ves nictne Sete cate ves Wisseligesieds¥ae sence gS a ANAM Che deci Stas « boc spotic gS hein ia Gp od wae saint cbicls wees ee
Ce PeVeelOw Sets per qt: 20 ClSihe.c ns oes0. neve ones sea Per DUS.
6 White OO A POSS, pay <Bto ss aie cma eas eS
(o ee ME EOS OMEGA sass ch sp-+ ayn ony oie Suse havmeSenen cece per lb. Milian Ts NC Whew e. acce -sieetiew's ps deiee sere soontwss 3G PARSLEY, Double Gunied as ee iets @urle de ois oe aete ie ac eeharse Ole teaee soe OS
\ oS Extra Early Seas: saci usen <sacuos om snc. Sea dames per bus.
Drees eM xtra Wa cly,. socio. oe ceeds a.cadean ese Seteseases a es Da Mela), LNOUr Gia 8. cccpeie) acine viele aD otagiceirei pad dat aten' BC eee MaDe ISM AIMIINN s ag ctice ade ie adie cok spied sSuteely cakeee cea was ge Ce GA MPN LOL es sepa 6 son 4 ons Boece esau sate Coe @hamprOm.Of MMO len Cis: on. csv scctese nes voeiaacenedeies ut Ee EU OIIUC cca c's oped ep teale wee sais vis onv wins So n'a dot eels asic a 6 CCE WN nal esr @ Whale te- este Gennes vec ss mos ie tne ae (ca black ever\larrowihate ar. i605. o6 o.se vile ecbep ees “s
POM ENG. CIC OSC sic cscs cc ncne sane las ve RSA as eer ee per lb.
ic IMIG Cladeco kee sbeeSe Ac Ane Se nPaABROn A «Remar rne eae per qt
HUD MSIE AON SC AMC ss cis'c e's es, s oo 2.0 2 Sela os ales Sopmiels Sv oiet's per lb “ eeceannd Whitesburg yi oie ops acs os ees wencece at ge Yellow Summer............ See es ocabe Sees: Ge : ae TEIBUGIE. TSN OB NEISLIES 5 ae sheen an a CRs renoee ene “e ee US Aa Ye Onrster PAN bs cc .ca, ts ech> co vonoacesc ure cuskeekeses Gs OPA rte ML Tlye DUS Ie ce cies socio one ove ve Sojetewinninat tence act ne Ctokcl ea] a ity an k0 Ee SANAne aes Peet I SCAR ree AONB ee PEUGEVN Ie WW ibe: Hat, De Chea oon vs. ca cick Camecee deuece css & ee EES VIMEO we OO eaten shcuiaseie vis © se dabhmig seb Satins eal os o Eicon es o1-a Ono SS GRR ae Ae eer are gs a Me ollonwe A Ded Gen <<< sa... nee scee- vctnsscmeoenats ig oC Pape tOp WwUtay DOGo. .. .wedd. de cles Sasen tare se
Balm, Bazil, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Sage, Sum-
THEE RS AMOENP MMIC, CBC fn cs eee noes a6 Snilecsitiacme ne per oz. Wate Vitel Clover. ese. 6 ce. - one's Selo aibie Soman ac astaace cans per lb 1LTGCEIIE cn gek eo Sch CHES < 00 500056 SUE cS AG ABP IG.ce CECB CORA sf Hbebrtve Le ain byt GLASS: orcs) ees foocccsee seneed teieesecasees Be TRG RG © TGS | SRS 6 Cer ec aR ene eer He per bus BNC Te Or O eatin 215/508 o's Soe 2k eae oa aoe ode cde aces So de che sane ie eee: Wewenmicwl buye. Guage o. . as cc- he ass eh -coca Goes deveceansetdnce as
Clever, Timothy, and other Grass Seeds at Market Rates,
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GUODRICH’S SEEDLING POTATOES.
These highly valuable new seedling potatoes, were raised by the late Rev. Chauncey E. Goodrich, Chaplain of the New York State Lunatic Asylum, at Utica, N.Y. He spent 15 years in experimenting upon the production of new varieties, and raised over sixteen thousai seedlings, of which he esteemed the Harrison and the Harly Goodrich (which are twin brothers, and seedlings from the Cuzco,) as the very best
Tue Harrison is a white winter variety of high quality and beauty, unequalled in productiveness by any known kind. Mr. Goodrich stated that he had raised at the rate of 600 bushels per acre, when only three years from the seed ball. Price $4 per bushel. $1.25 per peck.
Tue Harity Goopricu is the very best and most productive very early potato known. It keeps equally well with the Harrison, and has re- peatedly yielded over 350 bushels per acre. Price $3 00 per bushel. $1.00 per peck.
Cuzco, large, long, white skin and flesh, deep eyes. Matures about September 15th. Yield very largely, 800 to 490 bushels per acre.— Keeps well. Very profitable for market and stock. $2.50 per bushel.
I also offer the Wuire Sprout, a white-skinned, and white- fleshed potato, very early and popular in the Philadelphia market.— It is largely grown in New Jersey, and highly esteemed there, asa profitable market variety. $2.50 per bushel.
CULTIVATION.
Select strong sod ground, (clover preferred) or a strong dry loam; manure well and plow and subsoil late an the fall—a sod ploughed in spring is not favorable to early potatoes.
In Spring again plow, subsoil, harrow, roll and mark out, 3 ft. each way, as for corn. Use only good sound tubers of large size and plant them whole, six inches deep, dropping a good handful of wood ashes, slaked lime, plaster and bone dust or superphosphates, with a little salt, on each potato. Tan bark and green sand marl are also good. By no means use fresh stable manure; it increases the crop but is apt to engender disease. Whole potatoes are to be preferred to cut ones. Mr. Goodrich says, ‘‘In the use of a single moderate sized uncut tuber for seed I have often grown 15 pounds to the hill.”
Cultivate often, as shallow and flat as possible, and keep the ground entirely clear of weeds during the whole season. Never hill up the crop ; it causes a large growth of small potatoes. Shallow planting has the same effect. Gather in dry weather and dry the potatoes well, under cover, before storing which should be done in a cool, airy, rather dark cellar or in pits in the open ground, or heavily banked up with earth.
yes In storing use one pint of freshly slaked lime, in powder, per bushel of potatoes. It will effectually check any tendency to rot,
FLOWER GARDEN,
Although to the mere economist, flowers are not indispensable or directly remunerative, yet they have become so to the civilized, intelli- gent and intellectual community in which we live. The most humbie cottager, unless deficient in the most simple conceptions of beauty, must have his flower-pot and one or more varieties of flowers. ‘The entlu- sias\ic amateur is no longer content to receive his foricultural novelties at second hand, but must have them direct from the great Huropean centres of Horticulture. We have latterly endeavored to render this necessity of the amateur importing a few seeds or plants unnecessary, by constant attention to obtain every highly recommended novelty, and after testing it, to offer it with our opinion ofits merits. We shall con- tinue to do this, and shall endeavor to have, at the earliest day, every valuable acquisition in seeds, bulbs or plants.
Little pains are taken to have the soil of the flower-beds and borders in a friable and active state, not subject to bake. This is what renders it so difficult for small flower-seeds to survive germination, and for the delicate transplanted annuals to make a start. All that the flower- border or beds require, is a dry bottom, with an annual supply of pre- pared compost, made up of barn-yard manure, leaf-mould, or decayed leaves from the woods, and such other refuse as may appear suitable to enrich the heap. With different soils, special applications will be neces- sary, as stated under the head of Vegetable Garden. ‘The hot-bed fraine as there described, will serve for the purpose of the Flower Garden.— The only additional requisites are flower-pruning scissors, stakes for tying up plants, labels and flower-pots.
TE Lawy, which adds so much to the neatness of the Garden, may be extensive or limited in size, but should always be weil prepared and neatly kept. Much of the beauty of the lawn is also due to the variety of grass seed sown. The usual practice has been to employ a mixtwe of several species, which is prepared for sale. Our Lawn grass mixture consists of five varieties, viz.: Sweet Vernal, Green Grass, Blue Grass, Herd Grass and White Clover. From one and a half to two bushels is
the quantity generally sowntotheacre. Persons who prefer adifferent_
mixture, can have it made up to order.
The Flower-beds may be cut out in the lawn, and in these, bedding plants from the green-house planted, as soon as the weather becomes suitable; also, choice annuals sown. The following brief directions will be found reliable.
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Directions for the Sowing and Management of Flower Seeds.
Provided the soil is in a proper state. flower seeds may be sown in the open border, in the months of April and May; the best criterion is the state cf the soil. The seeds should be sown as soon as the soil becomes dry and friable, after the spring frosts have disappeared. Care should be taken not to sow in a crowded border, as light and air are indispensa- ble. They may also be sown in prepared beds, to be transplanted to the garden. The former is the more simple method, but not always satis- factory, as, during the interval between the sowing of the seed and the period of blooming, the ground occupied is not attractive. Thechanges of climate, heavy rains and drying winds, with hot sun, render the surface of the soil unfit for the germination of small seed. As tothe depth to which seeds should be covered, the best general rule is to cover fine and light seeds very lightly, just enough to protect them from the sun; and in extremely dry weather, a sprinkling of damp moss is very useful. Several varieties are so tender as to neduize special attention, such as the Calceolaria.
Many annuals are very desirable for the green house, when sown in August. Of these the most important are Sweet Alyssum, Candytuft, Mignonette, Lobelia, Schizanthus, German Stocks, Browalliaand several others; these are for winter blooming. Many varieties, as well asthe above, may be sown later, for blooming early in spring, such as Pansy, Ageratum, Antirrhinums, China Pink, Dianthus Heddewegii, Laciniatus and Sinensis, Acroclinium Roseum, Linum Grandiflorum, Mimulus, Myosotis, Petunias, Phlox Drummondii, Salpiglossis, Verbena, &c. For sowing in pots, or seed-pans, the following directions will be found suitable:
The best soil is a mixture of equal parts of sand, leaf-mould and loam, which should be thoroughly mixed; then fill your pots or boxes to within one-half inch of the rim; press the soil firmly and evenly in the pot, which can be done most conveniently with the bottom of an empty flower-pot; then sow your seed evenly over the surface, and, with the addition of a little more sand in the same soil, cover the seeds according to their size, say from one-eighth to one-quarter of an inch, then press the soil as before, even and firm, with the bottom of a flower-pot; waiter sparingly, enough to keep the soil moist, avoiding either extreme. As soon as the plants appear, they will require your careful attention, as the least over-watering may cause them to ‘‘damp off,” and suddenly destroy all your hopes. They should now have as much sun as possible, and when the weather is pleasant, some air may be admitted. As soon as the plants are large enough to handle, pick them out of the seed-pot: in other words, transplant them into another pot, placing them about one inch apart; they must be shaded for a few days from the sun, until they are established. When large enough, they can be planted sepa rately into small pots, and kept thus until the proper season for plant- ing out in the garden.
BIENNIALS.—These do not usually bloom until the second season after sowing. They may be sown out of doors, at least those that are hardy, while a few very desirable ones had better be sownin pots. The following are among the most desirable: Wall-flower, Foxglove, Pinks, Sweet William, Antirrhinum, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Canter bury Bell
and others.
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,ALCEOLARIA.—As this very desirable flower requires a little special care, the following method should be adopted. The seed should be sown in the latter part of August, or beginning of September, in pots prepared in the following manner: the pot to be half-filled with drain- age, over that, the rough sifting of the mould, and the surface covered witn soil as fine as possible, half of which should be composed of river sand. When prepared thus, it should be watered with a fine rose, immediately after which sow the seed carefully, without any covering of soil. The pots should then be placed under a close frame or hand-glass, in a shady part of the garden, no artificial heat being required. In large establishments, of course, there are propagating or other houses that willdo, wherethe same kind of moist temperature could be obtained, but any exposure tothe sun must be carefully guarded against by mats or paper. If the situation be of the proper temperature, they will require watering but very seldom. As soonas the seedlings are strong enough, they must be picked off in pots prepared as before, and placed in the same situation; from the store pots they will require to be potted off singly: after this the plants will grow very rapidly. Through the winter the plant will thrive well on the shelves near the glass, in the green-house; and, to obtain fine specimens, they must be shifted on freely till the flower-stalks have started, and should always be smoked with tobacco, as soon as the green-fly appears, as no plants in cultiva- tion so readily suffer from this insect as the Calceolaria.
It is necessary to remark, that one of the most frequent causes of the appearance of these injurious insects, is the plant becoming root- bound ; to ayoid which evil, it is important that it should frequently be re-potted during the growing season.
CINERARIA are more hardy in their growth, and require somewhat less care than the above, but for them the same treatment will suit in sowing of seed, &c. If required to flower in the winter, seed should be sown in April and May, and in the following months for spring flowering.
CLIMBERS, for garden decoration should be sown in January, February, and March, the earlier the better, as the display for the after season will be in proportion to their early vigor for planting out; such as Cobea, Thunbergia, Maurandia, Lophospermum, Calampelis ( Eccre- mocarpus,) and Tropzolum of sorts.
CLEMATIS species amongst hardy shrubs, and PENSTEMON, amongst herbaceous plants, are prominent instances of seeds which remain long dormant, often a whole year, before they grow, hence the importance of sowing them as soon as ripe.
Another class often fail to germinate in consequence of the thick- ness or hardness of the outer skin or integument. We have had seeds of the Hrythrina and Canna for months in the ground perfectly dormant, which upon being soaked in hot water for one week have ger- minated finely.
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It should be borne in mind, that much of the disappointment that occurs in the sowing of Flower seeds, may be obviated by attention to the foregoing hints.
In the following list we have included all the really desirable novel- ties, as well as the standard varieties, which have been fully tested in this vicinity.
Flower Seeds by Mail. Their portability renders them so easily and cheaply transported by
mail, that no one with any pretensions to taste in Floriculture need be without a choice selection. For the accommodation of those who are unacquainted with the varieties, we have put up the following assort- ments of the most desirable free blooming and showy kinds, which will be promptly mailed (prepaid,) upon the receipt of a remittance.
pes Correspondents will please write their names legibly, and in full, with post office, county and state.
No. 1. Twenty-five choice annuals, free bloomers, for............$1.00
‘‘ 2, Twenty-five choice biennial and perennial varieties...... 1.c0 «<3. Twelve very choice annual varieties.............c0e0 cee senees 10 «¢ 4, Twelve new and rare varieties........ Hor eee car ee i. U “<5. Twenty-five varieties for Green house culture............. 4.00
‘* 6. One hundred varieties annual, biennial and perennial, including many choice sorts, a fine selection........... 5.00 As an inducement to POSTMASTERS AND OTHERS forming Clubs, we will forward, post-paid, six One Dollar packages for a remittance of Five Dollars. At the:e prices, invariably ovr own selection. The latest novelties are not includ:d in these collections; but a liberal discount will be inade
Jrom eutaisgue price when ordering a quantity.
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Novelties and Select List of Flower Seeds. WOETHY OF SPECIAL ATTENTION.
The letters preceding the varieties denote :—b. biennial, or such as last two seasons > p. perennial, or such as exist from year to year; ¢. tender, which will not endure the frost; ¢. p. tender perennial, which require the protection of a green-house during the winter; ; h. h. half hardy, requiring some protection; c. climbers; a * “denotes that although the variety may be biennial or perennial, it will bloom the first year, if sown early; the remainder are annuals, which arrive at "perfection and die off the first year.
Per Pkt. ABOBRA VIRIDIFLORA. A beautiful climber, with glossy, dark green foliage, small oval scarlet fruit.............. 20 ABRONIA UMBELLATA. Trailing, clusters of sweet-scented, rosy lilac blossoms, resembling thie) Verbena. sscncces as.) e-< 10 @: ACONITUM NAPELLUS. Momnk’s hood....2..ccsice. 1. ceesesoeless i) ADONIS VERNALIS. (Flos Adonis.) Handsome foliage; flowers erimaore, | Omerkvou Nigh? 22'.0. 5. Li .ece covets cdehsassescasabeesecees 5)
AGERATUM. Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very useful where cut flowers are in demand; in bloom the whole summer, and succeeding in any soil.
& CQILESTINUM NANUM. Dwarf blue.................ccccseeeees 10 ‘“ MEXICANUM. Blue. ALBIFLORUM. White. Each........ 5 ALONSOA WARSCEWICZII. Free flowering; bright crimson... 10 ‘«“ GRANDIFLORA. Iarge flowering. Bright Scarlet............ 10
p. AGROSTEMMA CGILI-ROSEA. (Rose of Heaven.) Pink... 5 ALYSSUM. Free flowering. Pretty little plants, for beds, edgings, or rock work; the annual varieties bloom all sum- mer, also grown in pots for winter flowering. ‘“ BENTHAMIL White. New, large, sweet Alyssum........ a25 7) AO) “* SWEET. White, very sweet; hardy annual.............cc.cc0000 10 “ WIERZBECKII. Yellow. Hardy perennial; blooms early. 10 ANAGALLIS. Dwarf, compact, floweringplants; admirably : adapted for ornamental baskets, rock work, etc. The choicest varieties are, GRANDIFLORA EUGENIE, light blue. NAPOLEON IIL, carmine. EHach...............ccccee eee 1c) ANTIRRHINUM. (Snap Dragon) One of our most showy and useful border plants. The more recently improved va- rieties of this valuable genus are large, finely shaped flowers of the most brilliant colors, with beautifully marked throats; they succeed in any good garden soil and are very effective in beds. Hardy biennials, blooming the first year from Seed memoir tom t toed, LeCt.. ks... teneisees stcevesaisceedet vacees ANTIRREINUM MAJUS, TOM THUMB. Very dwarf, not above 10 inches in height, of compact growth, with bright vermi-
MMe Or NOME OU MO NEC ai ciclcama css dens dveccwan ¢daSareoe Seneeohuelgaeweces 20 « BRILUIANYT. Bright scarlet with white throat..........c..6.0 10 mba LV. pUwart white crimson and scarletiir. ci 8..setess 10 PEW Bi Orance searlet; white throat..ic.c.cccccccceseure 10 coDinnhbAn. Carmine. wath white: Lhroat. 0736. Asccltel es secconseeeecs 10 “ GALATHE. Crimson, white throat, large flowering.....,...... 10
« PAPILIONACKUM. Deep blood scarlet, pure white throat, 10 “ CHOICE MIXHD SNAP DRAGON. Finest named varieties i SNAP DRAGON. -Mixedvolder yarieMes. i... ek. 5
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p- oe CLE Fine double varieties, mixed.,.... ; «single RRS S
ARGEMONE MEXICANA. Yellow poppy-like flowers; hardy.. ASTER. (Queen Margaret.) One ofthe miost popular and effective of our garden favorites, producing in profusion flowers in which richness and var iety of colors are combined with the most perfect and beautiful form: it is indispensable in every garden or pleasure ground where an autumnal dis- play is desired. The French and German Florists have brought this flower to great perfection ; we offer all the most choice varieties imported from one of the largest growers in Prussia. All the varieties delight in a rich light soil, and in hot dry weather should be mulched with rotted manur e
and well watered.
ASTER. DWARF BOUQUET. A perfect bouquet of flowers... “ GLOBE-FLOWERED PYRAMIDAL. Choice mixed colors.. “ COCARDEAU or CROWN. White centres bordered with rich
COlOTS Are BBiocl nds, bs sgapapagnecigactenpc Sate talbeian eeneae eee eee “ NEW VICTORIA. Various colors, flowers as large as the Hmperor- Aster, habit pyramidal ...s2+: jecc-c- 0 dues ogeeeen eae
‘* NEW ROSE. Intermediate between the IMBRIQUE and PAHHONIA ASTERS; robust, with large brilliant flowers. ‘‘ NEW EMPEROR. Flowers of great size, very double, and
fine formmdnd Colors. s..55 t g0eceses Gees wae seem eee eee «© PAEONY PERFECTION. Very double, large, and finely phaped<-bral Nasmb<eOlOrs cs. caceu ss od <b afacemenasooes ee See cee ‘¢ PAHHONIA-FLORA. Choice mixed colors...........ec0e pe Anan ‘* HEDGEHOG or NEEDLE. A singularly quilled variety of neat ha bith. cescicaestees eietasee: = teas beens soca Ueeealepigeee peg anenas
‘¢ NEW DWARF GLORE FLOWLRED IMBRIQUE POMPONE. Extremely pretty, not above twelve inches in height, form- ing a compact bush, densely set with beautiful, almost glo- bular flowers. All the varieties are very fine brilliant
‘ NEW LARGE FLOWERED ROBUST DWARF. A valuable improvement on the old dwarf Asters, of robust habit, with handsome foliage, and large beautiful imbricated flowers. In addition, all the varieties are very brilliant in colors, last- ing double thedimeim Mowens....cc.0s0<-s.caseseac sense encom = nae
‘<sChoiee mixed: yarietis: soccepee sec acsien cence <s-n-ep eee een n ae eee «¢ German quilled, beautiful colors, mixed...............ceseeeee Sone <6 (German mixedesOlOUS 4... .20% aetss-en nc 02 ciate ast <n ccein mena ae eee
BALSAM, (Lady Slipper) An old and favorite garden flower,
pr oducing its gorgeous masses of beautiful br rilliant colored
flowers in the greatest profusion; of easy cultivation; suc- ceeds in any good garden soil.
‘«; CAMELLIA-FLOWERED. Very double, and fine colors, _
mixed, one to two feet high.........-.02..:00 caveccees -oraneunenvenem
< NEW ROSE-FLOWERED. Superb double flowers...........-+« ‘‘ Mixed Balsams, or Lady Slipper. ........ 12.02. ccccscopece sensonnveces Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum.) Rapid growing climber........+.+ Bartonia Aurea. Golden-fowered.,,......cscccsesncseeverreseons s poseeus
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BipENs ATROSANGUINEA. Dark red: beautiful...............-cceeceee 10 BRACHYCOME IBERIDIFOLIA. (Swan River Duisy.) Free flowering dwarf-growing plant, covered during the greater part of the summer with a profusion of pretty Cine- raria-like flowers of a light blae color.............20<-cc-cs enszee 5 ‘¢ ALBIFLORA. A white variety of the above.................:..:- 5 BROWALLIA. Very handsome profuse blooming plants, covered with rich strikingly beautiful flowers during the summer and autumn months; blooms finely in the winter, if sown in August.
« ELATA CQHRULEA. Sky blue. ALBA. Pure white. 10 « GRAN DIFDORA-=- Large sky~blue: ccc: <2. <s.cee tee ee 10
BRYONOPSIS ERYTHROCARPA. Splendid climber, with beautiful searlet fruit, marbled white. .................5008 25
CACALTA, (Tassel Flower) A neat annual of easy culture, with tassel-shaped flowers, blooms from July to September ;
13 feet. «< AURBA,* Gulden: yellow.) 2.325. 200. 58 ene ote 5 «© COCCINNEAS “Oranee Searle tgs sca: ct oe aeons teen ae aeeeee 5 Calandrina elegans; grandifiora, Bae Were secs 5 eee eee 5
CALENDULA PONGEI, FL. PL. Double white, hybrid marigold. 10 CALLIRHOE PEDATA, (Nutialic) Rich violet or purple
crimson, close petaled flowers, with white centre.............. 10 ‘«¢ VERTICILLATA. An extremely floriferous creeper, flowers
of the same color, but double the size of C. pedata............. 20 « PEDATA NANA. A ‘superb dwarf-variety 2.22222) cca. nsene sens 10
CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS, Showy, free-flowering and beautiful hardy annuals: the tall varieties are very effec- tive in mixed borders, while the dwarf kinds, from their close, compact habit of growth, make fine bedding plants: of easy cultivation.
‘©; ATKINSONIT. Yellow and crimson; 8 feet............ccsceseeees 5 ‘* BICOLOR, (Zinetoria) Yellow, crimson centre; 3 feet........ 5 ‘“ CARDAMINAFOLIA HYBRIDA. Brilliant yellow; growth pyramidal; compact and free flowering; 134 feet................ 10 « DRUMMONDII. Large yellow flowers; 1 foot.................0. 5 « MARMORATA. Crimson brown, marbled with yellow; 2feet. 4 <«¢ NIGRA SPECIOSA. Rich velvety crimson: 2 feet............ 10
CALCEOLARIA, See list of greenhouse seeds. CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS. Blue, beautiful and
stately-speremired oot tno... decease Sass asens v eateenenmegeedeaeeaeeeiae 10 «© SPECULUM, ( Venus’ looking glass) Rich blue...........csee0o+ 5 < ATTICA. Dwarf, light blue, large flowers...............cseseses 10
CANARY BIRD FLOWER. (Tropxolum Peregrinum. ) With yellow canary-like flowers; an ornamental climber. 10
CANDYTUFT, (Jvcris) Beautiful and effective hardy annuals, for growing in beds, or masses; the white varieties ~ are much grown by “florists for bouquets.
“ ROCKET. White. UMBELLATA. Purple. Each. ......... 5
“ CRIMSON. Dark red. CROWN FLOWERED. White...... edd ©
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p CANTERBURY BELL, (Campanula Media) When well grown, are among the most attractive of border plants; they succeed in light rich soil, planted about 2 feetapart. Hardy.
«s SINGLE Panes SINGLE WHITE. Bachicps.ccisescsccsssoos «< DOUBLE BLUR] DOUBLE WHITE. Each.........ccc..seaceee
CARNATION. ( Dianthus Caryophyllus.) The Carnation Pinks are general favorites for their delicious fragrance and rich- ness of colors. ‘The seed we offer has been imported from the best sources, in Kurope, and will produce splendid double flowers.
«¢ FINEST GERMAN, (imported,) in Ries ges of 20 Beene S405 “ ac FRENCH, xe * REMONTANT, or PERPETUAL, 3¢ oe « FINE DOUBLE, UTTIDRGS (Pena ok See ataten ale sick b cas ra wala woe men ienetae dimaboloe b CATCHEFLY. (Silene Armeria) Hardy, free blooming annuals. ‘“ LOBEL’S RED. LOBEL’S WHITE. Mixed.................cee00 “ PSEUDO-ATOCION. Rosy pink with white centre............. CELOSIA SPICATA ROSEA. Feathery spikes of bright rose BPE Se cre ishas elonials Sesioe Foile in cistea seis solid s'sloe cide piace! Sov eiguecmadse ne eset (aeriow Mt OALIS AUREA. © Golden spikes. icc.cs.ccc. gocedeseoee CENTAUREA AMERICANA. Lilac purple, large and showy..... CENTRANTHUS MACROSIPHON. Pretty, compact growing plant, with long-tubed red flowers, grows freely.........000.0 Se Se ILCs oie saciansc eee ane snsas ss de ov deass os ea 'ecygces on siosininn ss
CHRYSANTHEMUM. Showy and effective summer flowering - border plants, quite distinct from C’ Indica, the hardy peren- nial autumn flowering varieties. The varieties are: ‘ BURRIDGHEANUM. Crimson. ALBUM. Double white Each. ‘«¢ TRICOLOR. Yellow and white. GOLDEN YELLOW. « ‘© VENUSTUM. White, with crimson centre, extra fine......... TOON DO Mie. Dari: Wy CllO We as's.s0 tos oevadsesisnsictioevveiesepce tas
CHLORA GRANDIFLORA. Beautiful gentianez, about 15 inches high, with handsome glossy leaves, large golden yellow flowers, grows vigorously in the open borders.........
CINERARIA. See list of greenhouse seeds.
CLARKIA. An old and favorite hardy annual, growing and producing freely; isa cheerful-looking flower. A native of the Rocky mountains.
‘s ELEGANS. Rosy purple. PULCHELLA. Deep rose. Each.
‘** PULCHERRIMA. Deep Magenta. DOUBLE. Each............ p. CLEMATIS FLAMMULA. Hardy climber, flowers white and OF NaST FAAS ea = Sts clades a a's occ old's ccie'n's osiedinjeinioes Sio/asctecée,s antonio
CLEOME GRANDIFLORA. Spider Plant. Rose-colored flowers.
CLINTONIA ELEGANS. Pale blue, pretty dwarf plant...........
(OPULCHM EGA bineht bine, yellow centres. : :..... sts occscosee sce
COBGIA SCANDENS. Rapid climber, large bell-shaped blue flowers. In sowing, place the seeds edgewise and cover with light soil. Comes up best in a hot-bed............
COCKSCOMB. (Celosia Cristata.) Ornamental, curious- looking flowers; well known favorites.
ss DWARF CRIMSON. Large, velvet-like combs, (extra)...
© YELLOW, CRIMSON, and mixed; each..........cccsescessescsees
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COCCINIA INDICA. Splendid climber, with beautiful smooth, glossy, pentagonal leaves, about 4 inches long by 3 inches broad, contrasting beautifully with the fine, snow- white, bell-shaped flower, fruit brilliant carmine, growth vieorous,; habit handsowi€. 3. ..2ccc. 2: 5...-c0.0cetasecedaetors bene secs COLLINSIA BICOLOR. Purple and white, free blooming, pretty. * MARMORATA,. Lilac and white, qarbled. +... ree COMMELINA CCELESTIS. A tuberous-rooted plani, with rich blue flowers, free blooming and very pretty........2..,.-.-.+-++ CONVOLVULUS MAJOR, (Morning Glory.) One of the handsomest annuals in cultivation; the beauty and delicacy of their colors are unsurpassed. A rapid climber. Fine MIKE VATICUES <<... 025 -nonn =o dota Geet waeneab a ence aa eae ence &é Praree Bn 25s ve caccscosis ish aShis case eat sons autes ceae oye eee «« Burridgii rosy erimson, with white centre..............t....0e.0-0- CONVGLVULUS MINOR, or Tricolor, free flowering; dwarf, showy plants, producing, in beds and mixed borders, an un- usually brilliant effect. < SPLENDENS. Violet, with white centre..........cesscceceeeccsece “« WHITE, SERIPED, AND BLUE, each: 2c... coc -cs aceeinst ewe se” (Sracoter;) 1 pl, double.&. : Sc ssseep sso oo oan case Bee ee ‘ AUREUS SUPERBUS. New, golden yellow fiowers............ ‘«* CANTABRICUS, rosy purple, beautiful trailer, for hanging baskets, or for- beddine plant.«s......ccs.2 socies « seen ener eae «© MAURITANICUS, beautiful for hanging baskets and vases... CREPIS BARBATUS. Golden Hawk weed .222. 222.5. fod scennsceseene-s CYPRESS VINE, (Jpomea quamoclit) A very beautiful climber, with delicate fern-like foliage, and masses of bright crimson fiowers. Plant about the 10th of May.......... 2S iasee ‘“* WHITE. A pure white variety of the above, true............+.. CYANUS, (Blue Bottle.) Mixed ..... eae ee ree, So ee p. D AISY, (Bellis perennis.) Finest double imported................. t. p.* DAHLIA. Saved from fine double varieties. ...................- DATURA. An ornamental class of plants, very showy. In large clumps and borders of shrubbery they preduce an excellent effect, the following are the most desirable. « ATROVIOLACEA PLENISSIMA, from Cochin China, 43 feet high, -flowers dark violet cc: ..cci5- sos eee seen ew eee ee ee ‘«¢ FASTUOSA HUBERIANA. Superb variety, 5 feet in height, with large double lilac fiowers, inner parts almost pure white, valuable annual for groups........... sce: cceceesevenecensess ‘“ HUMULIS. A rare and crnamental plant, with large, ton- spicuous, double-drooping flowers, trumpet-shaped, ofa rich Nankeen yellow; delightfully fragrant...... Seas ‘«« WRIGHTII, (ieteloides.) White, bordercd with blue........... DELPHINIUM FORMCOSUM. Splendid hardy perennial
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Larksptr, brilliant blue fiowers; flowers the first year, if
Planted. early 2 22 weiiis os panes cbc enech a ccmonpeeeteee = oad aan ‘“ MONS. MEUNER. “Fine large - blue: :..<2....<<.csste acs ewsens-~2>-> ‘“* CHINENSE PUMILUM. Azure blue, dwarf, free-flowering.
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DIANTHUS, (Pinks) A magnificent genus, embracing some of the most popular fiowers in cultivation, of great variety of color and profusion of bloom. Hardy biennials, bloom- ing the first season from seed.
‘« OHINENSIS, (China or Indian Pink) Superb double varieties. «“ CHINENSIS CORONATUS. A _ beautiful hybrid, large flowers of fine form and great substance, pure white, with
broad stripes of various shades of brilliant purplish crimson
“Maen ely Me, COWIE: i i.c i wisest ace desdncnts <coteece « FLORA PLENA ALBA. Double white, Indian pink........... NANUS, VAR. ATRO-SANGUINEUS PL. A fine acquisi- tion; the plant is five inches high, flowers globular and MMGtEISes COlOT: Cari DIOOd-Ledi icc con acon eSanscietejens secsievess soe HEDDEWIGI. (New Japan Pink) Colors vary from the richest velvety crimson, to the most delicate rose; flowers from 2 to 4inches in diameter, very SNOWY .sseeceeeeeseceeeees « HEDDEWIGI, FL. Pl. A fine double variety of the original
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«« LACINIATUS. Remarkably large blossoms of Pep colors, Rape RNRE CK COMES, . one inde doves chen vide ope ciseehoneueitvies of as\seaulo nes ade « LACINIATUS, FL. PL. A double variety Sabai alas cle ss sore oatinled ce AT RO -PURPUREUS, FL. PL. Double blood-red hybrid. « ATRO-COCCINEUS. A brilliant scarlet, very showy variety. h.b. DIGITALIS. (Foxglove) Handsome and highly ornamental plant, of stately growth and varied colors. The varieties are PURPLE, WHITH, VELUOW, and-MIXED............5. HCCREMOCARPUS SCABER. Rapid growth, orange MOET S <a CAME CUTMMD CI. oc... oc sacce cs Gaede vas ages ds cele aetis adie ECHIUM CRETICUM. Most beautiful, with brilliant scarlet flowers; remarkably effective bedding plant EGG PLANT, SCARLET CHINESE. Very ornamental........... KRYSIMUM PEROFFSKIANUM. From Palestine, orange flowers ERYTHRAEA RAMOSISSIMA. Fine rose-flowered Gentianes, forming dwarf compact bushes, suitable for PEE NEW ATL DOOR: Vccvacicees s+ aijese ee sen scunticloatesbe au sa seciaveces ESCHSCHOLTZIA, (California Poppy) <A profuse flower- ing and attractive hardy annual for beds or masses. «« CALIFORNICA, yellow CROCEA, orange, ALBA white, each EUTOCA ORTGIESIANA. A new species, nearly creeping in its habit, introduced from Mexico, flowers, light and dark lilac. GCAILLARDIA. Splendid bedding plants, remarkable for the profusion and brilliancy of their flowers, Com inuing in beauty during summer and autumn.
_ * ALBA MARGINATA. White edged. ARISTATA. Yellow. Picea, a hed ane orange: MIXED. ~~ Nach -.2...scs..ssscccceseesse “ RICHARDSONIL Orange, with brown centre...........sesseso0
GAURA LINDHEIMERA. Spikes of white and red tinted blos- soma cree -lowerine, hurdy perennial... ccscsc.ecscccreetonwees GILIA. Very pretty dwarf plants, early and free bloomers, valuable for massing. « ALBA. Pure white. CAPITATA MAJOR. Sky blue. * TRICOLOR. White, lilac, and purple, each
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GLADIOLUS, FINE HYBRID. Saved from first class varie-
ties; special directions furnished for their cultivation.. 25 GODETIA, THE BRIDE. Pure white, with crimson belt. 10 ~ ROSEA-ALBA, TOM THUMB. Flower pure white, with a : brilliant rose blotch at the base of each petal...............0. 10 PRE DIOUN DAS PLEN DIB NG. ccs recs cna n-ne eee ee ee 10 ce. GOURD, ORNAMENTAL, (Cucurbita) A most interesting genus, with striking foliage and most singular fruit. ‘ BOTTLE OR CALA BASH 2. ol cstasesnsnecknce pee eee ae eee 5 << CLUB SHAPED. 4 to 5 feet long .<ctgesteees See ee ss) « EGG-SHAPED.. MOCK ORANG Bs] cheese sce ee ee 5 (C “POW DR ROSEPOR N 02.2 65s 0scc se «a Sanetnaasanepee See eee 10 ec SMA GOOSEBERE Y «ooo. utc nacanansgocie ec nace Sees 10 GYPSOPHILLA MURALIS. Pink, suitable for hanging baskets. 10 *¢ PANICULATA. A hardy perennial; flowers are beautiful for bouquets, imparting a light airy APPCATANCE.......0eece00.. 10 « SAXIFRAGA. A lovely miniature species, with felicia branches covered with white flowers, for’ eee rese and dwarf OS F “VEIy | PLetyy~ = ocecn case Sececaceiece cet aso nncanpote a eee 20 HEARTSEASE. See Pansy. HELIANTHUS. (Sun Flower) Catirornnian. Fine double yellow 5 NANA. Dwart Sun Flower... <2. . o.ccaguenencconp eeeeecosanaaceeaie 5 HIBISCUS AFRICANUS. Cream Color, rich brown centre....... 5 Ks PALUSTRUS. Large pink flowers, ahardy perennial ..... 5 HOLLYHOCK. (Althea Rosea) This splendid plant, vies with the Dahlia for summer decorations, and from iis stately growth and the varied colors of its magnificent spikes of flowers, may justly claim a place in every SEs pies or e~ pleasure ground: a hardy perennial. « SUPERB ENGLISH VARIETIES, aaixed a: 5. cnenos<-teeekecaees 10 5 = 2 assortments of twelve beau- } tifal Colors, each Separate. ...co<-cendacesoehasee cin ee eee 1 00 “> cp. “HONE YSUCKER,” Chinese, everereene css ac. caanaen eee 10 c. HYACINTH BEAN, (Dolichos) rapid growing, free-flowering climbers for covering arbors, trellises, etc., with lilac-blue flowers, and seed pods of a deep purple maroon color........ 5 «¢ ALBA. A white variety of the. abeye.2..--g305-2= neces en oe 5 IBERIS LINIFOLIA. A fine autumn-flowered annual species, with delicate rose-colored umbels...........s.seseeeseeee 20 ICE PLANT. (See Mesembryanthemum. ) TPOM@GA. (Morning Glory,) of rapid growth and beautiful flowers. For covering old walls, trellises, arbors, or stimps of trees, they are invaluable. ““ COCCINNEA. Scarlet, sold as the Star ‘‘Ipomeea.”’.....0...0008 5 ‘« LIMBATA. Violet, margined with white, fine.................... 10 STRIATA NOVA. Beautiful striped three colored .cc<ie.0-% 10 « RUBRA CODRULEA. Sky blue, large.........s-:seee-engeee-~ 20 IPOMOPSIS ELEGANS. Produces long spikes of scarlet flowers, a hali-hardy~DYennial . -o.c.c.- .<~. om ssccvas das caceueue age eee 10 « ROSEA, CUPREATA, JAUNE CANARIE. Three new varieties of this favorite ornamenial plant...........2.sssseeeeee 20 KAULFUSSIA ROSEA. Rose with mauve centre, dwarf......... bs)
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LANTANA. Aremarkably handsome free-flowering genus of plants, with brilliantly colored fiowers, very effective either for pot culture or for bedding purposes. Seed saved from all the finest named varieties, tender perennial..............00
LARKSPUR, (Delphinium.) Plants possessing almost every requisite for the adornment of the garden or parterre. Profuse bloomers. They all succeed best, if sown in the autumn, or very early in the spring.
«“ DWARF ROCKET, GERMAN. Finest mixed, double............ « HYACINTH-FLOWERED. JExtra double, finest mixed va- DUEL cc ono cseccgao cine Hoseb Spee Scout A8ggN6e 000 NU “sg0e poNScoelscipoodesrooced
‘ BRANCHING, or STOCK-FLOWERED. Double, finest mixed,
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c. LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS. Everlasting Pea, showy, free- flowering, hardy perennial plant, growing in any common soil, very ornamental on trellis work, old stumps, or for Baye EMU EMCCS OM WANS ccc-cc cc se meee comasaics cos eesincs ccededaselccsee
LEPTOSIPHON HYBRIDUS. New miniature variety of various Ri ECO PATIOBCOVOLS <i oss ce cide cs uisrncsc vee csidescecieccus iotersstasrsmeecs
p. LILIUM GIGANTEUM. A noble plant of stately growth, with dark green heart-shaped leaves, and large trumpet-
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LINARIA CYMBALLARIA, KENILWORTH IVY, suitable for eeAL SoU BERN NS ES ee tom ses Widths «vio Scie ston ys ov clb.oon eos vreaeeevsonss « LINUM GRANDIFLORUM COCCINEUM. (Superb
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CO MRV El ise cactiacrec es shi ecticstices oelne ob Sabaa Des SonT nce UE ONG. SnuIeOL GES rl DING, With WHILE: SILIPES. 0... o. secectaccecscroesddacsoees c. LOASA LATERITIA. With curious crange-red flowers......
ZLOBELA ERINUS SPECIOSA. Compact growth, fine for vases. This variety blooms during the entire summer in
the open borders; flowers of a superb ultramarine blue......
ae SUA COMPACTA ALBA. Fine, pure white............... “ 2 HOD ULC yee dee ae ete ae cee ot Colenies vas = “ PAX TONTANA:* Compact growth, fime..:.....:.s0s- (awoke FC urplebive, with WHILE: CYC. oc... cccessseceseccesceses c. LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS. Ornamental climber, with showy, fox-glove-like flowers, of a bright rose-color..........
* HENDERSONIT. Similar to the above, with darker flowers. LOTUS JACOBAUS. Dark brown flowers, fine for pot culture. iZUPINUS HARTWEGIL CHLESTINUS. Light blue, shaded
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‘“« VENUSTUS TRI-COLOR. A very pretty new Lupin, with
handsome deep green foliage, flowers purple, white and
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LUPINUS CHOICE MIXED ANNUAL VARIETIES.. a < PERENNIAL ee ee eae veo IS HYBRIDA HAAGEANA. Very beautiful, large brilliant orange-scarlet, and light and dark crimson, white- flaked flowers, dwarf and free-flowering..........cccecesseeseeess e ‘«¢ CHALGEDONICA.. Searlet perennial... 55 sc. sesc-02 steers ee = ALBA. -- White. ROSBA: ROSE sc, coos 0s-Se28eacncatee WEARIGOLD, (Yagetes) Large African, yellow and orange... «© DWARF FRENCH. Fine rich colors, very double.............. * PIGMY DWARF. Very dwarf. Miniature variety..........:. ‘““ RANUNCULUS, (Calendula) English Marigold.................. MARTYNIA FRAGRANS. Large fragrant flowers..........sc.c00 MARVEL OF PERU. (Mirabilis) A well- known and favorite flower, commonly known as the Four O'clock, fine mixed
varieties and colors....... eS cooids otens ERE Sues watt oer ea eee :
MAURANDIA, species. A beautiful tribe of slender- growing rapid climbers, blooming profusely until quite late in the autumn. The varieties are,—
‘ ALBIPLOR As Pure wititesc iinuc. .ccketeg. ets. ee eee ‘BARCLAY ANA: =. Purple, tree bloomer .. 55: 33..5.25seccaare ee “« ROSEA Dark rose...... ini apiatlan oe ope amas bonds Se aIE EAC. see ees
MELOTHRIA PENDULA. Pretty hardy ciimber, with handsome foliage, and small fruit, biack on coming to ma- turity,fine for trellises: . i.<-gesec ace anes aes oe eee ee
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GLABRUM. (Dew. Piant) light yellow... <5. 162 5-ech news eames MIGNONETTES, (Reseda Odorata) A well-known favorite. ‘ NEW LARGE-FLOWERED. Best for pot culture............... MIMULUS, orn MONKEY-FLOWER. Showy flowers, suita- ble for the green-house or moist shady situations in the garden. ‘*;MOSCHATUS. Musk Plant; fine in hanging-baskets......... “ QUINQUEVULNERUS, MAXIMUS. Very large and finely spotted varieties, showy and. effechive.is. c0l..5..2.ceqenestwssnes « HYBRIDUS TIGRINUS. A really charming and valuable acquisition, beautifully tigered or spotted as the Tigered Calccolariag, and: By de2s ce... sces- -c.okee ee eee ae eee
MUEKIA SCABRELELA. Pretty climber, with lobed heart-
shaped leaves, small scarlet berries, hardy..........ssseeeseeees
MYOSOTIS, on FORGET-ME-NOT. Neat and beautiful lit- tle plants; succeeds best in a shady situation. The varie- ties are,—ALPeEstris, Alpine; Azorica, Azorean; Patus- TRIS, true, forget-me-not; ALPESTRIS, ALBA, white, each...
WASTURTIUM, (Tropxolum) The varieties are all desira- ble, either for the flower border, for pots, or green-house culture. The following are the most choice: 2
« TOM THUMB. Very dwarf, scarlet and yellow, each.......... ose = PRARAL scream .col er iccs jvescs ke seen ents eee = BEAU EY, orance-spotted) <5. =<cqiowcineraswex ene
« KING OF THE TOM THUMBS. Bluish green in
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NASTURTIUM, KING THEODORE. Selected from King of Tom Thumb, having the same bluish-green foliage, With amiense) DlaCk HOWELS.. ccres.coscecssccssccccedecsnceensecessocs «“ CARTER’S CRYSTAL PALACE GEM. Dwarf, sulphur-col. flowers, dark red spot near the base of each petal............¢ «< LARGE DARK CRIMSON. Very showy....... ....sscsccesscees Hess < CATTELL’S DWARF CRIMSON, and SCARLET, each......... NWEMOPHILA, (Grove Love.) Of neat compact uniform habit of growth, comprising varied and beautiful colors, bloom freely all summer. The varieties ane SLO blue: MacuLaTA, white with lilac vein, each... .....0.s. sce cccese « MARGINATA. Azure blue, edged with white.. pecieectass MUR DAMASCENA, (Love in a Mist. ) Blue flowers,.. et NANA. A dwarfvariety. — ‘6 — sssssee p. (ENOTHERA GRANDIFLORA. Evening es Co Soa ‘* ROSEA, a new dwarf rose-flowering annual,. nea « BISTORTA VEITCHIANA. Neat dark yellow,... sbagacce ‘«“ DRUMMONDII NANA. A golden yellow blossom,.. Bieeseecieesicas OXALIS ROSEA. Dwarf, with clusters of rose-colored blossoms « FLORIBUNDA ROSEA. New, very fine free-flowering....... PALAFOXIA TEXANA. Pretty fragrant, brown and red flowers, PHACELIA CONGESTA. Pretty blue annual.................ccecees PHLOX DRUMMONDII. Anindispensable plant for bed- ding, quite as desirable as Verbena. The following are choice. ee eM Pe TINT OVC cc coc ct cnctalneees «vs seckioceidvasecee as Secmseeu oocaswaite POCO UL TAS White, with darkceye.. .....cccecddecasseecdiecdveccsencse (TOTS NAPOLEON. Brilliant scarlet... 2...........0dcevensecavoes CEO) Pub WeANan eI Keo vdieo os addeicw canesedeecevedencereses cose “ RADOWITZI. Dark rose, striped with Whiter ccs ese SRE NEO eA TAN SIMA DIC, cetavicascccces scislesicios soacis ohececcses sense Pe emi Ne SCamlets-=cshk: seccecceptuicesnecesatecedscnsiseaeces “ QUEEN VICTORIA. Violet with white eye.............cce esses. OHMS By nS os GIN EES ROSC oo. os cok sec caisesecceesscnereces (oeencecs SAO OLS TeV ONCE: ante t oes sak'cs-5hs vcsiee Uecdaccicieasneedecestectade evs CON ete ne elad PI VOU ON so25s'. sous evae’ nes ecee ledge snssnseessas son cavactass “ CHOICE MIXED. Finest varieties “ GOOD MIXED. Old varieties.. «© PERENNIAL VARIETIES. Mixed.. PINKS. (Dianthus) EXTRA DOUBLE CHINA. “Picturesque Emons ime. Harty DICMMIA] 0.5... ccceccteccesesessecsvecccse ovecve ‘¢ Fine Garden. Double and fine perennial... KincS cad adc cena Coo “ PICOTEH. Finest selected English perennial...-............000. « PHEASANT’S EYE. (Dianthus Plumarius) Perennial...... « PLUMARIUS NANUS. A new dwarf, double white variety, producing all double flowering plants from seed, very com- pact, not above six inches in height. Perennial................ PANSY, (Viola Tricolor) An indispensable and charming hardy perennial. The best blooms are from seed sown in the Autumn, and slightly protected in frames during the Winter. These flower early in the Spring. The plants from Spring sowing should be planted out in a shady bor- der, and will produce fine blooms in the Fall. They re- quire a fresh soil, well enriched witb decomposed manure.
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PETUNIA. For out-door decoration, there is scarcely a plant equal to this. It commences to bloom early and con tinues a mass of bloom the whole season. Of late years, the striped and blotched varieties have been much im- proved.
« SPLENDID HYBRID VARIETIES. Mixed, very choice,...... « BUCHANAN’S NEW BLOTCHED. Beautifully spotted,........ «; DOUBLE HYDRIDIZED (very uncertain from seed),............ «“ COUNTESS OF ELLESMERE, dark rose, white throat........
« CERMESINA GRANDIFLORA, with white throat,...............
< PURPLE AND WHITE, mixed, or separate, each............006
PORTULACA. Plants of easy culture, luxuriating in an ex- posed sunny situation; flowers large and of many rich shades of color, and produced throughout the summer in the greatest profusion. The varieties are,—
“«“ ALBA, white; CARYOPHYLLOIDES. Carnation striped,.... “ AURANTIACA. Orange. SPLENDENS. Crimson purple, ‘“ THORBURNII. Yellow. THELLUSONII. Scarlet,........... Sele OSe-COLOnEM. < MAK CUn 2.5052 ..cccsirs povle cess osuwececedecse's <GRANDIPLORA: FLO. Pl. NEW: DOUBLE...........<...csc00- POLYANTHUS. Finest English varieties, har edly ae: Graodermine die eee
POPPY, Biancitor) Showy and easily cultivated eee Sow early i in thespring; will not beartransplanting. The varie- ties are,— CARNATION, PAHONIA-FLORA, DOUBLE WHITE, RANUNCULUS, OPIUM. Fine, mized varieties, each
PRIMULA VERIS. English cowslip, perennial...............ssec0e
SALPIGLOSSIS. Neat and beautiful plants, suitable for pot- culture or the flower-border, blooming all summer. The varieties are,—PICTA, beautifully veined; COCCINNEA, searlet; LUTEA, yellow. Also fine mixed varieties, each,
SANVITALIA. PROCUMBENS FLO. PLENO. This new double-flowered variety is far larger in flower than in the single-flowered. species: the color is a uniform bright golden-yellow, a valuable bedding plant,.............cscecseeeeees
SAPONARIA. Of dwarf compact growth, profusion of bloom throughout summer and late autumn. The varieties are,— MULTIFLORA, rosy pink; OcymoipIEs, a perennial variety, one of the finest plants for covering rock work each,.........
« CALABRICA MARGINATA. Color rose and white............
SCARLET RUNNER. (Phaseolus Coccineus) Flowering Bean..
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride, or Sweet Scabius). Plants with beautiful flowers; adapted for border cultivation, hardy.
Se PUM eG CRIMAH VALICLICS + MUX CO :s5s0ccececs sccsaccstossecesevecsaceceecs Se Selita (Stir OUTING BTIUC).....c..0seecosscesceatecavscactedeasoes « NANA. Dwarf. CANDIDISSIMA. White, each.............cce0.
SCHIZANTHUS. A splendid class of plants, combining ele- gance of growth, with a rich profusion of flowers, valuable for green-house decorations, for which purpose sow in August. The varieties are,—Hvumitis, blue, lilac, white and yellow; Grananmil, red and orange; GRANDIFLORUS OccULATUS, various ; PINNATUS, purple, white and yellow; PRIESTII, whito, ilac and: primrose, eaeh oc .c..ccsccecu sceececs
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SEDUM. Useful and pretty little plants, growing freely on rock-
work, rustic-work, hanging-baskets, &. Mixed..
SENECIO OR JACOBGIA. Free growing plants, pro-
ducing their gay-colored flowers in great profusion. - The varieties are,—Dwarr DousLe Purpir, Dwarr DouBLE Waitt, DwarFr DovsBLE CARMINE, Fine DovusLie MIxeEp.
a= SENSITIVE PLANT. (Mimosa Pudica)............00..00cceees SILBNE RETICULATA. Brilliant red; very profuse
blooming; extremely showy species, two feet in height......
SOLANUM CAPSICASTRUM. A dwarf variety, with red, cher-
ry-like fruit, quite ornamental in pots in the green-house.
STOCKS, (Mathiola) The Stock Gilly flower is one of the
most popular, beautiful and important of our garden favo- rites; and whether for bedding, massing, or pot culture, it is unsurpassed either for brilliancy and diversity of color, or for profusion and duration of bloom. The TEN WEEK STOCK, (Mathiola annua,) is most generally cultivated, and blooms 10 to 12 weeks after being sown; they grow from 6 to 15 inches high, and when grown in rich soil, and occa- sionally watered with weak guano water, throw out an im- mense quantity of lateral spikes of bloom, so that each plant
forms a perfect bouquet of delightful fragrance. We offer
the following select varieties, imported from one of the best growers in Prussia :—
STOCKS, LARGE FLOWERED TENWEEK. Mixed.......... Ob DWARF TENWEEK. Ren
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SWEET WILLIAM, (Dianthus barbatus) A well known
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HUNTS MAGNIFICENT AURICULA-FLOWERED............ DEAINGS AU Ra C Wiel NERD esd. ohio... on ssc eness cenenccthieseecenies= NEW DARK. Very rich, dark Colors............scseccssssoresseeees CHIOUCE SD OWI UB esas. Gasccntadewrcioso\s(es ser ctsise anion de etmetteleart= nas MIX De AGood varieties. ze .ccsse +. --a0 coc ode osaculeseciese teemmmecees
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SWEET PEAS, (Lathyrus). Very beautiful, fragrant and free-flowering climbing plants, flowering all summer. ASERCOLONS Separate or Mixed, CaCl; .l,.ss0-lssccsceeusencesess “ BROWN’S INVINCIBLE SCARLET. A new intense scarlet variety of the sweet pea, very beautiful..............csessccseses TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA, (VILMORIN.) This i is really an acquisition to our list of annuals—its dwarf habit, compact and bushy growth, with its densely covered, bright yellow flowers, must give it a prominent position, and prove valuable as well for borders as for beds, planted either by itself, or alternated with different colors............. THUNBERGIA, desirable climbing plants, constant bloom- ers; the most desirable are Anata, buff dark eye; AURAN- TICA, orange dark eye; Baxkerrt, pure white, each..... Fadcace Saetnee NGO SNARK CUSs esc wsccscc ctccceegesennsseacs soc ncseseenress ROU N iO TAS “Summer Heliotrope...... ....ccacccccscecseccsconsss TROPAOLUM. See Nasturtium. VALERIANA. Red and white, perennial, each.......,....cseseees cee VERBASCUM PHNICIA. Hardy perennial..................cccecees VERBENA HYBRIDA. Seed saved from the finest named
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« AUBLETIA. Reddish purple, hardy perennial................... VERONICA SYRIACA. Bright blue and white... 2.0.0.0... c..ceees VINCA ROSEA and ALBA. Ornamental and free blooming—-
fine for bedding out in summer—known as the Madagascar ET yMIMNO ROH CHA: secoracntos «osc eceataetars cess cose cs degeageedeesiuee *“ ROSEA NOV. SPEC. Pure white, without disk, constant WELLE SY 2odco- aaotendeidG. -2.c) desaibgsdocacossodsn ade sgososcoddaconubseEcoodK
VIRGINIAN STOCK. (Malcomia) Red and white, each.............
VISCARIA OCULATA. Pink, with rich crimson eye...............
oe NANA. Dwarf, bright ROSCw adores secs cesses sone eos
VIOLET. (Viola Odorata) Single, SW CU VIOlCtk.c-0cccseese hese tees
WALL-FLOWER. Fine German, mixed......... .......csce0 cee
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WHITLAVIA GRANDIFLORA. Fine violet-blue, one foot meh very eilective.for beddings, ..c.2..-.:-ccccessoccesecoe coe
«“ ALBA. A white variety of the above..
ZINNIA ELEGANS, FL., PL., DOUBLE ‘ZINNIA. This proves to be quite an acquisition to our list of annuals. lis splendid double flowers rivalling in beanty, size and form moderate-sized Dahlias. Seed, saved from the best double flowers, per paper. sono. cceso5d
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EVERLASTING FLOWERS.
These are desirable for making up Winter Bouquets and Wreaihs. They should be cut when in perfection, and dried slowly in the
shade.
ACROCLINIUM. Charming everlasting flowers, valuable for winter bouquets, flowering freely in any good garden soil— one foot high
‘« ROSEUM. Bright rose. ALBUM. Pure white, each... =
AMMOBIUM ALATUM. White, hardy, two feet..
GOMPHRENA (Globe amaranthus) Handsome ‘everlastings, with showy flowers, suitable for winter bouquets, fami- liarly known as the ‘<Bachelor’s Button.”
«s ALBA. White. PURPUREA, rich crimson, each..............008 < AUREA. Orange. STRIATA. Striped 2 2-.<p git nn-snesens
HELICHRYSUM. Exceedingly effective in mixed flower borders; the flowers, if cut when young, are valuable for winter bouquets; succeed in any rich soil.
« MACRANTHUM. Large pink flowers, two feet........... wasraen ‘«¢ NANUM ATRO-SANGUINEUM. Brilliant deep crimson...... «- ALBUM. ~ Double white, Que, ..cc..~ <1. scenegeeacceenassdeteea dcmuaee s* LUCIDUM. Double yellow. EBS SE eee ae eee eee . «© MONSTROSUM. Large showy flowers, variety of colors....... ‘* COMPOSITUM MAXIMUM. Double, all colors mixed...... ° ‘s Fine Mixed Varieties, assorted Colors........cececs cseccccce soccer ccs
HELIPTERUM SANFORDII. A very pretty and distinct annual of a dwarf tufted habit, growing on ordinary soil, about nine inches high, with neat foliage, and large globular clusters of bright volden* yellow Howers.-..-cicscccs+-2ssnqeere
MICROPUS SUPINUS. Hardy, of dwarf compact erowth, bright yellow flowers, very handsome for the open borders.
POLYCOLYMNA STUARTII. White, hardy............cceccccosos
RHODANTHE. A beautiful class of Everlastings for ee bouquets. The flowers require to be gathered when young, and dried in theshade. Valuable for pot cr border culture.
« ATRO-SANGUINEA. Dwarf, branching habit, disk of dark violet or crimson brown shade, ray scales of a bright purple
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« MACULATA. Bright rosy purple, yellow disk........ .....s000<e “ RS gE at Naw cea en eaten oe aemieg aera s« MANGLESII. Bright rose, silvery calyX...........0.csecs sesssee - h. a aE: STATICE BONDUELLI. Deep golden YOU OW .-nnnseunenentue
- SINUATA. Purple and yellow...
WAITZIA AUREA. A handsome half ES dy Sone eigh- teen inches in height, branched at the base, bearing clusters of bright yellow flowers, one inch in diameter eemnee aes
-- CORYMBOSA. Clusters of elegant flowers, about one en across, of a deep amaranth on “the outer part, paler inside, and with yellow disk; succeeds well in light soil........ -
XERANTHENMUM. Remarkably showy and oe flowering, hardy annual. The varieties are,—DOULBLE PURPLE, DOUBLE YELLOW, DOUBLE WHITE, each.. oesee
10 5
20 20
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ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS
Have become very popular. The following varieties can be readily grown from seed, and produce a fine effect for the adornment of the flower garden, terraces, pleasure grounds, &c. AMARANTHUS. Showy plants, some with ornamental foli- age and very effective in groups. es eee (Love lies a ) Blood red flowers, 3 to 4
he ROMS cP so Siuiceiasls. aciceisin dow sinibaveeise aden neces senccebess cea accees 5 «6 MELANCHOLICUS. (var. ruber.) Introduced by Mr. Veitch,
from Japan. Its habit is very compact, height 12 to 18
inches, with striking blood-red foliage. A very fine-foliaged
PRG eRCMURL CRA ONCDIN crrsc cinta teas maces cae: -scee'e nace coeeitosas: vee tesitas sesices soe 10 ‘«« TRI-COLOR. Leaves red, yellow and green; very handsome
and showy; known also as ee Coat se tice. sataseces tee 5 “ GIGANTEUS—Chinese.. 5
CANNA or INDIAN SHOT, “The Cannas are a 1 stately species of plants, highly or namental, producing a very rich and Oriental effect, by their large, broad, massive foliage, terminated by racemes of crimson or scarlet variously lobed flowers. Soak the seed in hot water before planting, take up the roots before frost, and preserve in a warm cellar or room.
“ INDICA. Bright red. CUBENSIS. Orange and red, each 10 ~WARSCEWICZII. Blood red. GIGANTEA. Large scar- AR aac eee cee cee oc siard suseawacs <s-loestsesiens stom sac seeccnsicesteseatt 4 LO MEUM ELVEN EH OICCL VAT TCUIES: 6.0 Wei as, Jos sicacscb ound soasbadcccsedss eaves $1.50
EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA. Showy white and green foliage, about 2 feet high, very ornamental for planting in masses with Amaranthus Melancholicus, Tri-color, or Per-
Le gRA ITE KAIMETIS TS efecto. a scale cals ~ occasions ostdeetidacdscaceds sass se secaeces 10
MATZE. STRIPED LEAVED JAPANESE grows to a height
of 4to 5 feet. It is beautifully and evenly striped, and rib-
x boned with alternate stripes of green and white, and in its
earlier stages of growth, is also striped with rose color.
Nothing in ‘the way of a foliage plant can exceed in grace-
fulness and beauty a group of this plant..................cceceeee 10 PERILLA NANKINENSIS. A neat ornamental plant, with dark Prne pe Moles, WEY StPLKING........cccrececceece sconces cswcscsecess nemo) “SOCY MODES. » A variety of the above-.....c.2.2..descccenses ose eee 5 RICINUS SANGUINES. Showy and effective, growing from six to eight feet high, blood-red stalks and seed-pods............0 10 “ TRI-COLOR. Dark green and brown spotted, the stalk is HC OL MEMEO ONUMNG es ania e = Safeiks Gicieiaeno ss veeieeeesesie occesececeoesesote -venecnen 10
« AFRICANUS ALBIDUS. Contrasts finely with the above.... 10 YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. Exceedingly stately and highly orna- mental hardy plant, requires several years to grow to per-
fection. 10
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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. FOR BOUQUETS AND DECORATIVE GROUPS.
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Agrostis Pulchella. Eragrostis Namaquensis. ce Nebulosa. ke Senegalensis. Arundo Donax versicolor. Grangea Maderaspatana. (Ribbon Grass) Gynerium Argenteum. Avena Sensitiva or Animated Oats. (Pampas Grass) 25 ets Briza Maxima, Quaking Grass. Lamarkia Aurea. ‘* Gracilis. Sorghum Saccharatum. : Coix Lachryma. (J0b’s Tears) Stipa Pinnata. (feather : Elymus Hystrix Grass)
Stipa Elegantissima 10 cts.
SEEDS OF GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS.
Frorists’ FLowers, Etc.—Those marked with a * are suitable for bedding out in the summer. Price, 25 cents per paper, except when noted :—
Acacia, choice mixed. * Erythrina Crista galli. (Coral Argyranthemum frutescens. Plant.) Azalea indica. Erythrina Hendersonii. Auricula, very choice imported. a Laurifolia. »Bonapartea juncea. Epacris, choice varieties. Calceolaria, spotted hybrid, 50cts. Frrns, choice varieties. OG superb dwarf, spotted Fuchsia, or Ladies’ Ear-drop, varieties, 50 cts. mixed. Calceolaria, rugosa shrubby, 50. * Geranium, fine scarlet varieties. Chrysanthemum, Chinese. Gloxinia, choice mixed, 50 cts. Cineraria, choice Hybrid. Habrothamunus elegans. 66 “6. Dwarf, 50. * Heliotrope, Peruvianum. Clianthus Damperii, 50 cts. == re Triumph de Liege. Cyclamen Persicumand European. * as Voltaireanum.
* Heliothrope, Roi des Noirs.
* Lantana, newest varieties, a fine bedding plant.
Pelargonium, finest fancy and large-flowered.
PRIMULA SINENSIS, FIMBRIATA CERMESINA SPLENDENS.— Very large flowers, bright velvet-like crimson. This new ya- riety-surpasses all other varieties of the Chinese Primrose by its brilliant color and large size, 50 cts.
Primula Sinensis, Rosea Fimbriata, aes Chinese Primrose.
66 Alba 66 66 ue Fimbriata Alba, nae Striata. as Erecta Superba. (Novelty) 50 ets. Passiflora Coerulea, Blue Passion flower. “ Edulis.
* Salvia Splendens, scarlet sage. ‘© Coccinea Splendens, free-bloomer. <¢)60 Pumila, dwarf. ‘¢- PaTENS, Superb blue. Tropezolum Lobbianum, Green-house climber, oC oC Giant des battailles, dark crimson. és Os Tricolor grandiflorum.
DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 57
FLOWER SEEDS IN ASSORTMENTS.
The following are principally imported direct from Prussia, and will be found very choice. They are sold in the original packages at the price named. Hach variety or color separate in the package.
AUN IME ESIESIMINGEU IN tore cs scsi cw vesiescnctece Gave cecssieceecs cee ves, La yams, $1 00
ASTERS, se aed SCRE ARCO CE PETC ORC REDE TrCE EE 24 1 50
s HR GS RSAC AREAS oe aoa OCOD LOA 6 75
a Globe- flowered, . ein step sen nein wali Ge 1 00
“6 DWARF BOUQUET... Ica, Peon eee “ 1 00
« Truffaut’s PAONTA FLORA... neapugee 6 1 50
‘« NEW IMBRIQUE POMPONK.... Sper ad iy ae 1 00
“6 COCARDEAU OR CROWN,..........ce0008 12 “6 1 00
66 HVS NEYO Ruvece cca cussed s tbac. ocr sates ob ociewminaeiecs le, és 1 50
“ LARGE FLOWERED ROSE, ae soice lia 6 1 60
BALSAM, Double Camellia- EO oe Rvevcede “6 1 50
66 PAWNS es A pete Oe ee ees ice 12 “6 1 00
“ NEW FRENCH ROSE,. aero etn 6 1 50
CANNA,.. ee Basis esis eaten amon ewe 6s 1 50
CARNATION... we Pfes doses emanwacvetec acele 6 2 50
COCKSCOMBS, cane Gamo Ahaneeeneelee “6 1 00
IMMORTELLE, or Everlasting Migwer., Seite ons “6 1 00
“6 KEG pn ole Le 24 66 2 00
HOLLYHOCKS, superb double English,. Spice be 6 1 00
LARKSPUR, HYACINTH- FLOWERED... pa As oss 12 Ge 75
ee CONSOLIDA, ae wecaie BO “s 76
MARIGOLDS, fine double,... et senatneeeatsa he “6 15
PINKS,. MPR Sicc'na cee cae sameeee: Lo se 1 00
POPPY, Double gaeenan | GRD aele Ssicess Soe iaigetheeeaeracs 12 “6 75
a Nie w Ponta tora, 225. diced cose octe'sacveccs ssehes 8 aC 50
SENECIO ELEGANS, Double Jacobea,......000.0.ese 8 6 75
PAU ANG EDS citer sf tics (acai cu'ssatiols 2ose canienioe seule ot 12 KG 1 00
ACERS Sy Ace DAR OM ccs is Acelcdel’veoeceess oecesaingsae’ 6 66 50
é¢ UNGAIND AR esa as ecu Ee Mec ince ec de bet acctccece 6 “6 50
eho, eee flowered, ten pceks, shane edema 's 12 “6 1 50
bic cas Sema cce ees 8 uC 75
s PERPETUAL FLOWERING, ten weeks, 16 “6 1 25
ce PAVUEIIUBV EN ACLs eee Bens |. coset ses) case cvewesss 12 “ce 1 25
oe EMPEROR, or PERPETUAL, ..........06 12 « 1 50
c BROMPTON, Oe Vie NUSERR,, «oie ores sicee gee cee 12 “6 1 00
WALL-FLOWER, fine German Double,...... ehieactes 12 6 1 50
ZINNIA ELEGANS, New Double,......... Sescee egvets 8 66 1 00
GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS, choice selection,........ 2h 66 4 00
EDM eres es ents ete cle enn oknwie ne. cceaseeneececes 12 “6 2 50
ORNAMENTAL-LEAVED PLANT S,........0.scsccece 12 ce 1 50 ee GOURDS Beem Shea Savsallvcsosees 25 6 2
os KEV S WSs Teo eecicceecescesss costume 12 “6 1 00
la OD IGUMIVUOINDUL, Cle ccndceccscscvie soceavcyecoese 8 6 75
PENG BAG CEUDNIBIN SIS) for. Secbicaces ves dace edie cdenabed 10 6 2 80
CRA oc PG! RE er OEEE uly o v's scis'sie obo ecioies'e 5) ac 1 28
PEOREULAGAS. oc. ..s-.c0e-- Se Oe 25
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PORTULACA, NEW- DOUBBE.......-.:.-sevcacssseses 6 varieties. $1 25 PETUNIA; Splentiid arts? c.c. eee. . a. occ once eee 12 = 1 50 PHLOX: EGU MMO ND 2 oon o5 2 as on oc <nizcicsopoeeec 16... ~ 15 SO WIRD PONS s nocesecs.s vonsess Conds ects sips eJacezossvarteee 6 =: 25
NEW FLOWER SEEDS, Or Varieties omitted in the general list. per pkt ALYSSUM SAXATILE. Perennial, yellow flowers.............. 10 —) AGROSTEMMA ALBA. White Rose Campion................... ) === ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO. Pipe Vine, hardy perennial......... ‘20 ASTERS. Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowering, carmine.. 25
BOCCONIA JAPONICA. A new ornamented foliage: i TLOWMAVAPAN 2-2. ss. oda saeco. eens cocaacds nase eather 25 BOCCONIA FRUTESCENS. Also a beautiful foliage plant... 25
CLEMATIS AZUREA GRANDIFLORA. Large flowering blue Clematis, or Virgin’s Bower, hardy perennial............... 2 DAHLIA, BOUQUET, or LILLIPUTIAN. Mixed varieties.... Z
DIANTHUS, IMPERIALIS, PLENISSIMUS PICTUS. A new
variety of beautifully striped pinks ...............-...-eeeeeee 25 DIANTHUS DELTOIDES. London pride pink, mixed.......... 10 ERAGROSTIS ELEGANS. (Lovegrass)..........0.ceescesccese-ssess 05 FEVERFEW, (Pyrethrum). Double white, a beautiful bedding
PANG oo ses raseas Kowacnn sae asses seks ausena se eee eee eee sae oe 10 FUCHSIA: CORY MBLPLORAW WMixeds 22. <:0--25-5-neee eae eee 25
2: HYBRID. Double and single, mixed, choice........... 50 FUNKIA. PLATYGINIFOLIA. Blue flowers.- sso... s-cc--se2en== 25 HIBISCUS SYRIACUS, FOLIO VARIEGATIS. Althea or Rose
of Sharon, variegated foliage, hardy perennial. ......000 200000 25 IPOM@A COCCINEA LUTEA. Yellow morning glory......... 10 IPOM@A GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA. Large Blue morning
Pil C8) 2 Ree are ae 5 PE IN Se Ro oe 10 LATHYRUS LATIFOLIOS ALBUS. White Everlasting pea, 10 LILIUM AURATUM. Golden Lily of Japan......... 01.0... 2.2.2. 50 MIMULUS TIGRINUS FLO PLENA, Double Micaluke saved
from Mr. Bull’scelebrated collection..............ssceeeeseeee 25 MOUNTAIN PINK, (Dianthus var.) Free bloomer............... NASTURTIUM. New Rose, a beautiful variety.................000 25 PAMPAS GRASS, ROSEUM, (Gynerium.) New rose- -colored
WRT VGLY (cane; wacnactae ) a2 e.Sereee aps << 2 omens coe anes eae ee eee 25
SALPIGLOSSIS AZUREA GRANDIFLORA. Large blue...... 10 SCABIOSA NANA FL. PL. VARIETATES. New dwarf double ©
Scabiosa, resembling a double Pompene Chrysanthemum, 20 SWEET ROCKET. (Hesperis Matronalis), white-and purple, 05 ZINNIA MEXICANA._A new variety. ......20-f2sssee-sercseneewnne 10
XERANTHEMUM ANNUM FL. CARYOPHYLLOIDES. A new striped Everlasting, very beautiful..................200 20
DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR.
ANNUALS BY WEIGHT.
The following are offered by quantity, and are exceedingly shawy and effective for massing in beds, borders, marginal lines or ribbons; also as large groups for front effect in shrubberies, &c., and in cover-
ing large or blank spaces, or beds.
Meroe linimnsVOSCWIMN: : LOSE; .vccsicssecec vcs oslececsevecccsvacecese Ageratum Mexicanum, blue,......6..0...sccceseesecsees Alyssum sweet, white,............. Gate sas srceetmediescos Amaranthus giganteus, CrIMSON,........0e..seceseceees EASHERS German Me Mat KOO. ec5ks ocak casecltsecceSdsccers secs:
a oe quilled and pyramidal,. ....... Sas Balsams, dwarf camellia-flowered,...........sceeseeee Cacalia, scarlet, and yellow mixed,.................06. Calliopsis-marmorata, tinctoria, and Drummondii, Candytuft, white, purple and crimson,............... Cockscomb, crimson and mixed vatrieties,...... ..... Convolvolus Major, morning glory, mixed,.........
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BV MLESS VNC ACTAMAS OM. cae soase dese cesses voce Wenesesilsse Dianthus Chinensis, extra double China Pink............ Erysimum Peroffskianum, orange........csccee sees oe Eschscholtzia-crocea, orange, California Poppy... Euphorbia variegata, Brees and white, ene aiici56
Gilia tricolor.. Saeiis ds
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Gomphrena globosa, or “Globe ‘amaranth, crimson 1 and
TEPID KB oc EERO CR Se or ie Helianthus nanus, deare double sunflower......... ae majus, tall Cia sad Tpomeea, coccinea, star morning GlOry,........sseeee
‘¢ nova striata, new striped, ..
Larkspur, dwarf rocket, and tall branching, . eee
Marigold, dwarf and tall varieties, .
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Mignonette, sweet-scented, ...........0. 00s aes coveccceeccccscece NeStmctnaims hall CrIMSON, scctscs waccdissassseccoacs’s Bes cstiinesensces «é dwart scarlet anG CrimsoON,, ....0cec ves ovens os (Enothera grandiflora, Evening eae aaa nee Phlox Drummondii, mixed,. ae SndancacoduEds 50000 “e choice mamicticn. nixed. os 088 don
Petunia, mixed varieties,........ Scie e acnuuten are anGcr es s cae Bee
choice mixed hybrid,.
Perilla Nankinensis, dark purple foliage... dane
«© — Ocymoides... Portulaca, choice oid: colors, . Sweet Peas, choice colors, ried - Thunbergia, & Sem ejaciveeciecoiessiaenien isc
Aimata ey MCHC OWDIS VALLCLICS, c55..6..002cecisee ses esses coe ceeees
59
per oz. $1 50
1 50 1 00 1 00 1 090 1 50 2 00 1 00 1 00 60 1 00 30 50 80 1 50 60 80 60 80
1 00 60 80 50 50 80
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$10 COLLECTION OF PLANTS.
THE VARIETIES OUR OWN SELECTION,
The following assortment will be found desirable, embracing such plants as will insure a continuous bloom throughout the season. We offer the whole collection, including packing, which is done in the most careful and compact manner, (see extract from letters below), for $10, being a large discount on Catalogue prices. Purchasers will find it to their inter rest to leave the selection of varieties to us, as in such cases they may always rely on receiving the best plants.
10 Everblooming Roses. | 4 Geraniums, assorted. 18 Verbenas. '1 Gazania Splendens.
1 Coleus Verschaffeltii, } | 2 Cuphea Platycentra.
1 Canna, Bo’. 4 Double Dahlias.
1 Varie.SweetAlyssum, | 3 = | 4 Gladiolus, choice.
1 Varie. Honeysuckle, { 233 | 4 Tiger Flowers.
1 Balm: & | 2 Double Tuberose.
1 << Thyme. | 4 Chrysanthemums.
38 Heliotropes. | 2 Violets.
4 Fuchsias, single and double. 2 Monthly Pinks.
2 Petunias,. “ id | 2 Monthly Carnations.
4 Lantanas. 1 Cobea Scandens, (Summer 4 Pansies. Climber).
1 Blue Sage, (Salvia Patens). 1 Lemon Verbena.
1 ScearletSage,( ‘‘ Splendens). | 2 Hardy Perennial Phlox.
One-half the above assortment, (including packing),
ORDERS FOR PLANTS should be sent on a Separate Sheet from the Orders for SEEDS, LMPLEMENTS and BOOKS, as tie Departments are Entirely Separate.
£&= No ORDERS for Plants RECHIVED under FIVE DOLLARS. Ottawa, Ill., April 23, 1867. ‘¢The box of Plants you forwarded us is received; the Plants were beautiful, and in extraordinary fine condition. The long trip had not injured them in the least. I never saw so much care and ingenuity exercised in packing before.” A. B. MOORE, LOR Clerk. Mount Vernon, (The Home of Washington), March 25, 1867. «They were all fine plants, and I never saw anything more beauti- fully packed, or opened a box with more satisfaction.’ MISS S. C. TRACY.
Montgomery, Ala., April 20, 1867. ‘‘The plants have been received this day, and they prove perfectly satisfactory, Every plant is as fresh as if just dug up, and promises
to grow.” D.cS. “EROY:
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Bedding Plants and Florists’ Flowers.
BEDDING PLANTS are such as are suitable for planting in the open border or flower garden in early summer, to bloom till frost ; they are then taken up and housed, or cuttings obtained from them for next season’s planting.
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS are those of which there are many Hybrid varieties, annually increased or improved. Of these, the Dahlia is one of the most popular.
THE DAHLIA.
Of this attractive flower we have several hundred varieties, and are constantly adding all the newest and best as they are offered, and rejecting older and inferior kinds. Our collection has received numerous prizes at the exhibitions of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Dahlias delight in a rich sandy loam, highly manured with decom- posed cow-manure. To insure perfect flowers, mulch during the summer with short manure. Thin out superfluous branches, and keep them well tied up to strong stakes, firmly driven in the ground at the time of planting. The best time for planting is about the first of May for the roots, and the plants can be set out as late as the 10th of June. The roots can be preserved during the winter in dry sand, free from frost, damp, or fire heat.
New and Rare Dahlias for 1868.
Strong Plants ready by the 15th of April. Price 50 cts. each, $5 00 per doz.
AMOURETTE, light rose, edged with lilac. ANDRE THOUIN, fine crimson scarlet, colossal flower. ANTIOPE, buff, shaded with carmine. BIRD OF PASSAGE, white, tipped with carmine. BOB RIDLEY, large ruby crimson, DONALD BEATON, fine purple. GHRMAN GLORIE, sulphur, tipped with white, extra. HEBH, white, edged with yellow, red tip, novel. HARLEQUIN, bright yellow, striped with scarlet. HORACE VERNET, blackish maroon. IMPERIALIS, maroon purple. MADAM HEROLD, blood-red, shaded with golden yellow MAN®PES-LA-VILLE, rosy lilac, extra fine, dwarf. LEAH, beautiful orange yellow. MEDORA, rose, shaded with violet. Mrs. BOND, crimson, scarlet shade, very free bloomer. Mrs. CRISP, purple, edged with white, splendid, PAINTED LADY, dark lilac, striped maroon.
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PRINCESS, pure white, globular, extra.
QUEEN OF PRIMROSKES, clear primrose yellow. RHEA, ruby violet.
SENECHAL, ruby, orange shade.
SAPHO, deep scarlet.
S. SICKMAN, white, edged with maroon, dwarf. SIDNEY HERBERT, bright crimson. TALISMAN, rose, striped with crimson. TRIUMPH DE CAUDEBEC, brilliant crimson. TRIUMPH DE PECK, dark maroon.
UMPIRE, white, heavily tipped with rosy purple. WILLIE AUSTIN, brilliant amber, dwarf.
SHLECT DAHLIAS.
FROM RECENT IMPORTATIONS. ROOTS OR PLANTS AT THE OPTION OF THE PURCHASER. Price 80 cents each, or $3 00 per dozen.
AtBA MULTIFLORA. Pure white. | Mapae WILpFIRE. Rosy scarlet. Aut Basa. Deep bright scarlet. | Murnizto. Salmon, shaded with
Amazone. Yellow, scarletmargin. | lilacand carmine, maroonstripes. Artana. Lilac, globular form. Mapam Basarp. Cream, shaded Bruno. Dark red. : with lilac. Beauty oF THE Grove. Buff, | Monstrur FERDINAND. Buff,heavi- edged with crimson. ly striped with deep cherry. Bita Bria. Aurora, on yellow! Miss HensHaw. Pure white. base. Mrs. W. Pigott. Pure white. CARMINATA STRIATA. Blush, | Nora Creina. Pink, shaded with striped with crimson. salmon, and edged with yellow. CrEPUSCULA. Orange red, fine. | Nain Jaune. Dwarf yellow. Carouine Caste. Blush, shaded. | OpHEtia. White, shaded with yel- CRITERION. Rosy lilac, finely cup- low, and striped with scarlet. ped. OspiaTa. Pure white, free bloomer. Cuarivari. Yellow, striped and | Piuron. Deep scarlet. dotted with carmine. | Porpevin L’Auma. Fine violet, Dopas. Superb yellow, the finest. crimson. DucHEess oF CamBRIDGE. Pink,| Romain Desprez. Buff, tippe edged with crimson. with carmine, extra. ; DucHeEss OF WELLINGTON. Creamy | THE Tiger. Maroon-purple. Yellow. Unanimity. Deep yellow, fiaked FLOWER oF THE Day. White. with scarlet.
GranD Duxcs. Brilliant carmine.| Wittiam Dopp. Golden yellow.
Grimatpi. Blush, heavily tipped | Wacut am Ruine. Dark maroon with carmine. in the centre, shading off to car-
Lorp CLypr. Carmine, fine. mine, and pale rose, and fre-
Mapam Pages. Rosy lilac. quently nearly white, at the tip
Mapam Bersaup. Dark scarlet. of the petals, free bloomer, one
Mataxorr. Red, with white. of the best.
Marie Bersaup. Orange scarlet.
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LILIPUTIAN OR BOUQUET DAHTLIAS.
This novel section includes a class of varieties distinguished by a profusion of elegant miniature blossoms, remarkable for their sym- metry of form and beauty of colors. They will be found useful in forming Bouquets, Baskets or Vases of cut flowers. _
CHOICE AND NEW VARIETIES.
50 cts., each. $5 per Dozen.
BRIDE OF SAXONY—Marbled rose.
CARL MUCHLER—Blood red, tipped with buff.
COMTE DOHNA—Purplish lilac, extra fine.
ESMERALDA—Rosy lilac.
FAIRY ANGEL—Ochre yellow, carmine violet tips. LIEBESBLICK—Buff, tipped with carmine.
LITTLE DARLING—Rosy Carmine.
KATE—Velvety purple.
DAISY—tLilac and white, extra small and dwarf, beautiful. GOLDEN LIGHT—Golden yellow—shaded scarlet. QUEEN—White, tipped with violet.
PRINCE—Currant red, tipped with white, sometimes maroon. NAJADE—Rose edged with crimson, fine.
MADAME KNESZ—White tipped with purplish lilac.
GEILLET IMPERIALE—Blush white, tipped with carmine. PAROQUET—Buff and crimson.
TRUE LITTLE ROSE—Pale rose, with darker tips.
UNA—Pure white.
SELECT GOLDER VARIETIES. 30 cts., each. $3 per Dozen.
AUERBACH. Orange, bronzeshade.} KinINER GERNGROSS.
White, Dr. Scuweppes. Deep scarlet. shaded with lilac.
DamMEN-ROESCHEN. Beautful rose. | Golden yellow, with |
GOLDFINCH. orange-red tip, extra.
Gruss Von Zwickav. Bloed red.
HertHa Von Bonin. Purplish- violet on white ground.
Hippocratus. Scarlet.
KLEINE ROSENBRAUT. Fine rose.
LirtLe Brive. White, tipped with carmine.
| LirrLte HERMANN. Yellow, tipped | with scarlet.
| Lirrte Mistress. Violet purple. Lirrte Hexten. Blush, purple tip. | TAUSENDBLiTzZ. Fine deep claret, with rose.
DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 65
THE VERBENA.
The Verbena is the most useful and popular of our bedding plants, yet for want of the proper cultivation, many fail to grow it to perfec- tion. Frequent change of soil is necessary. A fresh, sandy loam, enriched with well-rotted manure, or sods from a pasture, thrown up with cow-manure, and well-rotted before using, we have found the best. A simple plan, when it is not practicable to renew the entire bed, is to dig holes about one foot square and deep, wherever a plant is desired, and fill up with fresh soil, as above named.
If a fine Fall Bloom of the Verbena be desired, it will be necessary to make a second planting about the beginning of August: plants for this purpose may be obtained by laying shoots in small pots, sunk in the ground alongside the parent plant, and watered daily in dry weather: they will be ready for transplanting in about three weeks.
We herewith give a list of a few of the most desirable varieties.
This collection received the First Premium at the Grand Autumnal Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, in 1867.
Price, named varieties, (purchaser’s selection),.......... per doz. $2 00 6 se pet (OUP SOlCCEIOM): «.Sssesec-cecse occas Gt 1 50 <¢ = without names, assorted Colors,........sscsecseesenes te 1 00 ss se es UG BEA RS Seid ol ae a Slontghe ea per 100. 7 50
j LIST OF VERBENAS.
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT—Blood red, white centre. AURICULA—Bluish violet, extra large white eye. AMABILIS—White striped violet purple. BOULE DE NEIGE—Fine large white. BLACK DIAMOND—Dark maroon. COQUETTE—Fine pink, large white eye. DECGRATOR—Searlet, white eye. GEM OF THE WEST—Very large rose. GARIBALDI—Purple, white eye. GLORIE DE VAISE—Scearlet, crimson centre. HARMONY—Large blush, carmine centre. IVANHOE—Rich light blue, white eye. IMPERATRICE ELIZABETH—White and rogy lilac siriped. JESSIE—Blush, crimson eye. KING OF THE BLACKS—Deep violet maroon. LULA—Carmine, large deep crimson centre. MAZEPPA—Scearlet crimson, yellow eye. MACULATA—Speckled and striped carmine. MAUVE—Maroon, purple shade. PURITY—Fine white. PURPUREA STRIATA—White, purple striped. ROSY GEM—Fine rose, white centre. SUN BEAM—Bright scarlet, lemon eye. THE SUMMIT—White, broad scarlet band. WHITE LADY—Very large white. ZEBRA—White, striped amaranth.
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DOUBLE PETUNIAS.
Double Petunias are among the recent novelties. They are not as robust as the single varieties, and answer better for pot-culture, than for bedding out.
The following are among the best:
Price 25 cents, or $2 59 per dozen.
BELLE OF BALTIMORE. { Map. Mretirz. Large white.
Bicotor. White, blotched with | Prorvrara. Purple and white lilac. marbled.
Coquette. Blush, veined with) Srrrara. Purple, white stripe. crimson. Unique. Blush, blotched with
Crimson PERFECTION. Crimson. | purple.
Ipa. Rosy lilac. Wat, Rouuinson. Rose.
SINGLE PETUNIAS.
Price 20 cents each, or $2 00 per dozen.
The new Hybrid Moitled and Blotched varieties are among the most desirable of this class. We offer a choice selection.
LANTANAS.
Price 20 cents each, or $2 00 per dozen. This is a plant of easy cultivation, free-blooming, and well adapted for either bedding-or pot-culture, withstanding extremes of heat and drought.
ALBA GRANDIFLORA. White. |GARIBALDI. Lilac. Crocea SUPERBA. Orange. | IMPERATRICE EvgEniz. Blush and Comtesse Morny. Blushandrose.; white.
CELESTINA PHILOMELE. Orange.| Lutea SupersBa. Sulphur. Fitton. Yellow, with purple. | Mirapitis. Beautiful orange. FuLgens Mutapitis. Scarlet. | Surpasses. Lilac, with yellow. Granp Surtan. Scarlet. -| SnowBaLL. White.
GicanTEA. Purple and yellow. |
HELIOTROPES.
Price 20 cents each, or $2 00 per dozen.
The Heliotrope is a universal favorite. No bouquet is considered perfect without it. It is a constant bloomer—blooming alike freely in the summer as a bedding plant, or in pots during the winter in the green-house. The varieties with a * are the freest bloomers.
*GRANDIFLORUM. Pale lilac. | Souvenrr pe Lizee. Lilac & white. *Gem. Dark-bluish lilac. | TRIoMPHE DE Guascorl. Large Jean Mesmer. Bluish lavender. | pale lilac..
Petit Necress. Dark purp., dwf. |*VourarreanuM. Bluish purple.
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ZONALE GERANIUMS.
Price 20 cents each, or $2 00 per dozen.
These are commonly called ‘‘Scarlet,” or ‘‘ Horse Shoe Geraniums,” on account of the peculiar mark on the foliage of many of the plants. For beauty, brilliancy, and continued bloom, they cannot be excelled ; they are among our most desirable bedding plants. The following can be recommended.
BisHor Stowe. Scarlet, finefol’ge. | Srztta. Dark Tyrian purple.
Henpersonit. Pure white. Gen’ Grant. Dazzling scarlet, CrysTAL Panacse. Scarlet. enormous truss, one of the very Comress DE CHAMBOoRD. White. best for bedding.
CHRISTINE. Rosy pink. Tom Tuums. Scarlet.
NEW ZONALE GERANIUMS.
Price 30 cts. each, or $3 00 per dozen.
AURORA—Pink, shaded with salmon.
. BEAUTY OF SURESNES—Beautiful large rose.
~BOULE DE FEU—Splendid scarlet, white eye.
CONQUEROR OF EUROPE—Very large scarlet, shaded with salmon.
EMPRESS OF NOSEGAY—Brilliant crimson.
ETOILE DE MATIN—Salmon pink, broad white margin, extra.
HLENOR—Large scarlet, carmine shade.
HARDY GASPARD—Very large scarlet.
KING OF SCARLETS—immense trusses of fiery scarlet, 50 cts.
LA DAME BLANCHE—Very large white, pink centre, dark zone, extra fine, 50 cts.
LEONARDI D’VINCI—Vermillion, white eye.
LOUIS ROESELER—Cherry rose, carmine shade.
LUCIUS—Scarlet, shaded carmine, large compact truss.
MADM JENNISETTE—Fine large carmine.
MAD’M CROZIER—Salmon pink and white, dwarf.
MAD’M VAUCHER—Fine large white.
MR. WHITTY—Dark rose, white eye.
MINIMUM NOSEGAY—Light carmine, dwarf.
PERFECTION—Deep scarlet, dwarf.
RUY BLASE—Brilliant scarlet, bronze zone.
VICTORY—Very large vermillion.
WASHINGTON—Beautiful rosy crimson.
WHITE TOM THUMB—Beautiful dwarf white.
DOUBLE FLOWERING ZONALE GERANIUMS.
We take pleasure in offering the following collection of this new and rare section of Zonal Geraniums, which are now so popular in Europe. The blossoms do not shed their petals; hence they last in flower a long time, and are useful in a variety of ways where the single kinds are almost unserviceable.
AUGUSTA FERRIER.—Semi-double scarlet...........ccs00 sosseees .50 cts.
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GLORIE DE NANCY.—This remarkable and interesting variety is a great improvement; flowers rich rosy scarlet, growth vigorous. Fe Seo Re Cs are Sele ates a eee eee et ne ae GA eee $1.50 each. TRIOMPHE DE LORRAINE.—Flowers immense and very double, of a beautiful rosy carmine color, occasionally striped with pure WELL GG scien aes Se tee a ee Rage ia a $2.50 each.
TRIOMPHE DE THUMESNIL.—A variety with trusses longer than ‘‘Glorie de Nancy”? which it surpasses in form and richness of color, violet rose, shaded with carmine; compact trusses, composed of from 50 to 60 flowers; petals as large as those of single flowers. Co ais'ie-sie'a ciala's Maile evercinin as Wiaiette bdace on oe MMSE cia e/acoiesisln ows iaememicetetees $2.50 each.
} Similar to Ranuncule flora.
VARIEGATED-LEAVED GERANIUMS, Price 25 to 50 cents each.
FLOWER OF THE Day. White-edged | CuLtrorp Brauty. Sulphur varie-- foliage. gation.
Auma. White-edged foliage. PERFECTION. Broad whitemargin.
HENDERSONI. Pure white edge.| Victoria. Yellow-edged
HYBRID BEDDING AND SCENTED LEAF GERANIUMS, Price 20 cents each, or $2 per dozen, except when otherwise priced.
CAPITATUM. Rose-scented. ODORATISSIMUM ERECTUM, or nut-
CaAPITATUM MaJor. Pretty cut-leaf, highly scented.
Lapy PLymoutH. Variegatedrose, 50 cents.
DENTICULATUM. Large cut-leaf, rose-scented. OporaTissimum. Apple-scented,
spicy apple perfume, 380 cents.
meg-scented. : QUERCIFOLIUM EXIMIUM. leaved. Ivy-Leavep. Pretty trailing, var. LEMON-SCENTED. SHRUBLAND Put. scented, var.
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THE PAMPAS GRASS. —
Gynerium Agenteum.
The most magnificent of grasses, thoughout the late summer and autumn months.
with long terminal silvery plumes With some protec-
tion, it has stood the winters near Philadelphia: but it is safer to lift
it in the autumn.
Price 25 cents to $1.00 each.
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A magnificent plant, producing its scarlet and crimson pea-shaped flowers on spikes eighteen inches long. Plant them in the garden in May, and they will flower profusely three or four times in the course of the summer. They may be taken up in the fall, and kept in perfect preservation during the winter in a dry cellar, the roots covered with half-dry, earth. Price, from 50 cents to $1 each, according to size.
ERYTHRINA SPLENDENS. A variety of the above. The flowers are of a deeper crimson—profuse bloomer......... 50 cts., to $1.C0
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PANSY, OR HEARTS EASE.
We have an unrivalled collection which has received the first prize, from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, for six years in suc- cession.
Hateavfine plants, in pots: ccspeevskecsestege--+<-.e0s-nss-e0's per doz., = 00 BecOnd CHOICE; |... ....c.coccamicb eee aee a toeae ieee. 2s vse cssscewtions ee 1 50
TROPHOLUM, BOUBLE ORANGE NASTURTIUM.)
A new free flowering bedding variety, with large double orange flowers. Also, fine for winter blooming. Price 25 cents each.
MANETTIA CORDIFOLIA.
A pretty climbing plant, producing handsome bright scarlet tube- like flowers, forming a complete mass of blooms, from July, to October; and is a lovely object when turned into the borders during the summer. Price 25 to 50 cents each.
SALVIAS.
Are all more or less desirable for bedding purposes, as well as for green-house culture.
CACALIAPROLIA. =Similarte Patens2 ne csconerctcee each, 25 cents. SPLENDENS. Scarlet sage, ($2 per dozen,)...........+. CCD 2 68 SPLENDENS GORDONII. Dwarf, scarlet,............... ee te PATENS. “Harve azure blueg.- 22.— 5 ccc< secure stabekee- se coe. COCCINNEA SPLENDENS. Scarlet; free bloomer,... ** 20. * ROSBA. = Rose-coloreds.ccscsdevasmeccws <dvvdee ese temrevesess ec. Db er
GAZANIA SPLENDENS.
Conspicuously beautiful on account of the unusual size and bril- liancy, and the richly contrasted colors of its flowers, orange, white and brown, in contrast with the green and silvery shade of the
foliage, added to its dwarf and compact, yet free habit of growth.
Price 25 cents each.
COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTH.
This has become one of our most popular foliage plants. Although belonging to the hot-house, it answers remarkably well for bedding out: this will, no doubt, cause it to beuniversally grown. It is one of the most striking of all ornamental leaved plants; colors—crimson, green and bronze. Price 25 cents each, or $2.5U per dozen.
COLEUS ATROPURPUREUS.
A rew variety, with leaves of a glossy blackish purple, forming a pretty contrast with light-colored foliage plants. Price 25 cents each, or $2.50 per dozen.
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TRITOMA UVARIA GRANDIFLORA.
A splendid half-hardy summer and autumn flowering plant, with stately flower-scapes and magnificent terminal dense spikes of rich orange-red flower-tubes. They may be taken up in the fall and potted, and placed in a cool green-house, pit, or cellar. The price of Plants is from 50 cents to $1.00, according to size. All blooming plants. Tritoma Rooperii, early and free blooming.
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COLEUS LAMONTH,
A new variety, foliage bright green, with a large crimson purple mark in the centre of each leaf, very distinct, and an excellent con- trast with the other varieties. Price 25 cents each.
AGERATUM VARIEGATUM,
Leaves finely variegated, yellow and green, shaded with crimson ; flowers blue. Price 25 cents each.
ACHYRANTHUS VERSCHAFFELTII,
Tresina Herbstii.
A beautiful ornamented foliaged plant, having dark crimson leaves, with ribs and stem of a bright carmine purple amaranth, veined metallic. This charming novelty resembles the Coleus Verschaffeltii for its use and habits, but is of a more brilliant color Price 25 cents each, or $2.50 per dozen.
ACHYRANTHUS AUREA RETICULATA. (New.) A variety of the above, but in this the leaves are green reticulated
with yellow; the leaf stalks, mid-rib, and also the stem are crimson, which renders the plant striking and effective. Price 50 cts. each.
VARIEGATED BALM. |
A pretty, hardy perennial, with green and white variegated leaves. It has a striking and novel appearance, besides it is most agreeably fragrant, and is peculiarly adapted for city gardens, as it thrives in the shade. 20 cents each, $2 00 per dozen.
CENTAURIA CANDIDA,
A valuable plant to contrast with the Coleus, leaves downy white ; forming a neat compact growth. Price 50 cents each.
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Another whitefoliage plant somewhatsimilar to Centauria, but with leaves more deeply cut, and of more vigorous growth. Price 28 cts.each.
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Are all desirable for the green-house or garden, their beautiful and picturesque foliage, rich and various-colored fiowers renders them strikingly effective when intermixed with other plants, imparting
quite an oriental aspect; they flower freely during the summer. We offer the following varieties:
Aveustironia. Light red. -Mourasiiis. Yellow 50 cts CoccINNEA VERA. Scarlet, 50 cts.| RuBERALATA. Currantred,
DE CTS 3 a ee pane 50 < With: yellow 205 occ s-sese acs 50“
Crocea. Orange...... ease 50 ‘¢ Ree Blood red. 80 “
Inpica. Yellow & scarlet, 30 ‘<
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AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS. African Blue Lily.
A noble plant belonging to the Bulbous rooted section with ever- green foliage—a large plant under good treatment will frequently send up a flower stalk three feet high, crowned with twenty or thirty heads of flowers which will come into blossom in succession. It blooms dur- ing the summer, and forms a fine ornament to an architectural terrace, oralawn Price of plants from 50 ets. to $2.00 each, according to size. The following are varieties of the above.
A. UMBELLATUS MINOR. A dwarf variety.......... .-......-$1 00 “s = ALBA. White flowers........... eee eee 1 00 - FOLIO VARIEGATA. ; Variegatedfoliage, 1 50
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Colocasia (Caladium) Esculentum.
One of the most beautiful and striking of the Ornamental Foliaged Plants in cultivation, either for culture in large pots, or for planting out upon the lawn; it will grow in any good garden soil, and is of the easiest culture; 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 alight green color, beautifully veined and variegated with dark green. The root should be preserved in dry sand, in the cellar, during Winter, out of reach of frost. Price, 50 cents to $2.00 each, according to the size of plants.
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Miscellaneous Summer Bedding Plants.
Free bloomers, desirable for flower-borders. Those marked * are
hardy.
ALOYSIA CITRIODRA, or lemon-scented Verbena,........ each. 25
*ANTIRRHINUM, or Snap-Dragon, 12 splen. varieties, per aie ., bl 50
AGERATUM MEXICANUM. Light blue,................ 1 60
ALYSSUM, (Sweet Alyssum, ) ..2..00.50.sscscesteveeseoaGeonee ae 50 ie (Foliis variegata.) Pretty varieg’d foliage, ‘ 00
AMARANTHUS. Sp., very prety, fol red, yel & green, <‘ *BELLIS PERENNIS, (Daisy.) Doub.crim.,pk.&wh., “ CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA. Scar. flow’g, dwf. com. hab. 66 CARNATIONS. (Treeor Monthly.) Asplen.collec’n, ‘
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FEVERFEW. Double white daisy-like flower,.......... es 00 GAILLARDIA PICTA. Orange and crimson,........... ou 50 LOBELIA ERINUS SPECIOSA. Bright blue, pretty, <‘ 50 MIGNONETTE. Large flowering, sweet-scented,...... * 50 MPMULUS; or Monkey Flower; .<i.......ncccdcecisclcecscees each, 20
“ MOSCHATUS. ~ Musk: plant, :....ccc:scsccess ee 15 NIEREMBERGIA GRACILIS. Lilac, free bloomer,. -per doz., 1 50 *PINKS, (Laura Wilmer.) White,edged with maroon, ‘“ 2 00 *PINKS, (Gertrude.) Rose, maroon centre,............. - 2 00 PHLOX DRUMMONDII. Choice varieties,.............. Ke 1 00 PETUNIAS. Finest mixed varieties, .............cccceeeees a 2 00 PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS. Clusters of pale blue flowers, each, 25
$6 LARPENTZ. Clusters of deep blue flow’s, “ 25 *PRIMULA VERIS, or English Polyanthus,............ per 8, 1 50 VERBENAS. Good varieties, without names,........... 1 00 VINCA ROSEA and ALBA. Periwinkle,................ ee 25 *¥SWEET WILLIAM. Hunt’s Auricula-flowered....... ier aU 25
SUMMER CLIMBERS.
Six varieties for $1 00.
These are very useful for temporary decoration, growing luxuriantly during the season, and well adapted for clothing unsightly places. COBGA SCANDENS. Large purple, bell-shaped flowers, of vigorous
growth. Price 25 to 50 cents each, according to size. IPOMG@A LEARII. Large bright blue, 20 cents. LOPHOSPERMUM HENDERSONIL. Rose color. MAURANDIAS. Var., white, blue, pink, very graceful, rapid climbers. THUNBERGIAS, (of sorts.) White, buff and orange.
Hardy Herbaceous Plants,
In addition to the varieties already enumerated, there is a large class of hardy plants, free blooming, suitable for the flower borders; indeed they are indispensable to keep up a continuous bloom and variety. Prominent among these are the Chrysanthemums.
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Small plants, $2 per doz.
This favorite autumn flower, since the addition of so many choice ~
varieties, has become still more popular. The Dwarf or Pompone sorts are sufficient themselves to form a choice bouquet, such is the variety of color and form embraced by them. The Pompones are particularly suited to pot-culture, while both large and dwarf are per- fectly hardy, and form beautiful objects in the open garden.
LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES. AIME FERIERE. Silvery white. KeENILWorTH. Lilac, yellow tip.
AuBa MuttirLora. Fine white. | Map. Guinuaume. Silvery rose. ANTOINETTE SMITH. Straw color. ; MARGARETTA. Pale sulphur.
Avrora. Fine yellow. Mrs. Hotpurn. Cupped white. AvREA Muttirtora. Largegolden| Mrs. Jay. Yellow shaded with yellow. carmine.
Baron DE Soton. Deep carmine.| Mr. Aitna. Large fiery red. Betia-Donna. Yellow, shaded! Mr. Vesuvius. Purplish crimson.
with red. Princess or Waxes. Large white. ComPET:TIoN. Pure white. QurEEN. Deep blush. CoquETTs. Kosy blush. RanuncuLus. Bright crimson, Crimson VELVET. Fine large beautifully incurved.
crimson. Romana. Buff, shaded crimson. Hercutes. Crimson red. TEMPLE OF SoLomon. Yellow. Her Magesty. Silvery lilac. VIRGIN QUEEN. Large white, in- Hermione. Blush. curved.
POMPONE OR LILIPUTIAN VARIETIES,
Asmopevs. Fiery red. | Map. DE Patevitite. Clear rose.
AvRoRA TOULOUSEINNE. Canary yellow, daisy flowered. lilac.
Bos. Crimson, fine. MiniaTuRE. Orange red.
CARMELITE. Carmine, shaded lilac. | MIGNONETTE. Orange.
CHAMELEON. Yellow,shadedblush. | Mons’ MEsnizr. Blush.
CHRISTIANA. Straw color, lower} Mons’ Mirer. Yellow tipped with
Map tLe. DE RoquetrEe. Rosy
side of petals crimson. crimson. Danz. Golden yellow. | Racozza. Yellow, rosy tip. Doria. Orange yellow. | REINE DE PANaAcHE. Lilac, white.
DurvuFrLet. Blush, shaded rose. | Ror pe Litiput. Maroon. Favorita. White, yellow centre.| RosretTa. Rose. FL&URETTE. Fine crimson. SACRAMENTO. Straw color. La Fiance. Pure white. SoLeit D’OR. Golden yellow. Lavra. Dark purplish crimson. | THEREs1Ta. Deep lilac. Louis Honagety. Crimson, on a | TREVENNA. Fine white. yellow base. | ZEBRA. Purple and white. Maria. Dark crimson. |
JAPAN CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
With peculiar fringed or tasseled flowers a distinct and novel variety. LACINIATUS.—Pure white, quilled and firinged edges........... 30 ets. JAPONICUM.—Resembling in shape and color artificial tassels
of crimson and gold............c.sseees Bale at oS ee ea ee ee 30 «*
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HYBRID JAPANESE CHRYSANTHEMUMSE. |
Of great size, peculiar form, and color.............. 50 cts., each.
DUC DE LUYNES—Copper color, pointed with golden yellow. GUSTAVE REY—Deep chamois, lightly pointed with white. LA COQUETTE—Blood red, maculated with golden yellow. MADAME GODILLOT—Reddish brown, large flower.
MR. BONNET—Very dark, large flower.
HERBACEOUS PHONIAS.
This interesting genus contains many magnificent flowering plants. They are tuberous-rooted and quite hardy. To insure a bloom the first season, it is necessary to plant in the autumn. The following ~are among the most desirable, embracing all shades of color, from a pure white to a deep crimson :—
ib PLPNA. Douwble-whites cs... iseasdlwacticcchaseveceeee each 30 oh BARON ROTHSCHILD. Large roles POSE jo ce sae cewackpast be fe 200 DUCHESSE D’ORLEANS. Dark rose, tinged with buff,. care ot” DUCHESSE D’NEMOURS.§ Rosy lilac, ........0..0. cece cones dee ON eh EDULIS SUPERBA. Dark rose, fine,.. ...........cccee8. eae tues arOOr ges ELEGANS. Pale blush, lilac shade, .......5. cecceseei eeecesees S TOO: <8 FRAGRANS. Dark rose, a Rds aitae sMaep nes ce nSetes shes os i y2o: 36 HUMEII. Large pink,.. oa socbeg ey t= Rigs Sf Bt SEMI BU ae IY 79 ee LINGULATA. Pure ae rece Oi 25. sk ee ampeaths jae seh tet 3B cine SOD] UB ile MAIDEN: BLUSH.-Pink;fine: and: large, iiss ere OUT ee ODORATA. White, yellow centre,............. cece pate . DOL OFFICINALIS, RUBRAPLENA. Deep crimson,........... sc 40. £8 EOI “Very darce: blushys.: aie..: nth Spake Biicekin eee Oh Be OMEN WACROREA Roses ste ieAB Ek Aaa toe CBO Se EVES. sOrmnsem mur plein cd. SR a ou; SOs TENUIFOLIA. Fennel leaved, deep crimson,............... £6 S200" 6 pea ure: Wie. ho Gcecsc ces oocc deo csulbbap ices vas oe Oe Se WUSEL ER YE.” | Fragrant: whites ..22...-<2..00+cde.deeds-ocsocee sees OOO RARE Ta New Prench! Varieties, 2226.02 .2-csaecssiteeeds Scssselee: per doz., $5 00
HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,
A well known and favorite old plant, producing large heads of pink flowers, in great profusion; the color of which can be changed to a beautiful blue, by mixing theiron scales or sparks, from a blacksmith’s shop among the soil. It thrives best in a shady situation, with a , plentiful supply of water—with slight protection it has endured the eee winters around Philadelphia.—Price of plants, from 25 ets. to $1.00.
HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS VARIEGATUS. Beautifully variegated foliage green and white, tenderer than the above variety. 50 cts. each.
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PHLOX. (Hardy Perennial.)
The beauty of the Phlox is not yet sufficiently known and esteemed. For their brilliant trusses of flowers, comprising all shades of color, from white to crimson, striped and mottled, they have few, if any, superiors among hardy perennial plants) They should be divided and re-planted, in fresh prepared soil, each alternate year.
Price 30 cents each; $3 OO per dozen.
Dr. BEQUIN—Blush, shaded lilac, crimson eye. ECLAIR—Deep crimson, purple eye. EBLOUISANT—Mottled carmine, and rose, large.
ELIZA PELE—Carmine, mottled with purple, fine. ENERLEY—Brilliant crimson, dark centre. FLORINA—Deep rose, large crimson eye, fine. GERARD—Clear rose, carmine eye, large truss. GERTRUDE—Lilac, shaded with white, deep purple eye, extra. HEBE. Mottled lilac, large crimson eye.
LE SULTAN—Purplish crimson.
MAD’M AUBERT—White, shaded and veined with violet. LE LION—Mottled lilac, aud rose, carmine eye.
MAD’M PECOUL—Carmine, mottled with white, purple eye. MAD’M LE COURT—Brilliant carmine, crimson eye. MAD’M DE METENIER—White, mottled with rose, fine. MR: FORREST—Carmine, shaded with crimson. NAPOLEON III—Extra, fine striped.
OSIRIS—Pure white, violet eye, fine,
PRINCESS MATHILDE—Light violet purple, fine. PRINCESS DE FURSTENBERG—Very large white, carmine eye. PRINCE TROUBETZKOI—Deep rose, crimson cenire. RAPHAEL—Rose, crimson eye.
SURPASSE MARIE BELANGER—Large white, purple eye. TRIUMPH DE JOIGNEAUX—Mottled rose and carmine. VICTOR HUGO—Rose, shaded with llac, crimson eye.
PENSTEMONS.
This beautiful class of half hardy perennials are deserving of a prominent position among our border plants; with a slight protection they will endure our northern winters. They grow in neat, compact plants from 18 inches to two feet high; with spikes of Gloxinia-like flowers, shaded and mottled in all colors of white, blue, scarlet, crim- son, and pink; in bloom from June to October. The following are the latest importations Price 30 cents each; $3 00 per dozen.
BeBe. { Mr. MEemMMINGER. FASCINATION. | MELANIE LALOUETTA. F. DECAISNES. Mon. CAPRICE. GEORGE SAND. Mons. PERRAS. JULES BRETAGNE. Proressor LEcoQU. LEONIE VAINCLAIR. Tressor DE MASSIFs.
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FUNKIA, (Day Lily). Hardy Herbaceous Plants with Lily-like flowers.
FUNKIA JAPONICA—Large, pure white, fragrant flowers, which open daily in the month of August. Leaves broad ovate, nerved
Se ee et ia ie ne oe Nae ne ale wa asane cis aE nis = cisteiis Ch ae'<viclucisolalion'-' 50 cts. FUNKIA JAPONICA—Blue flowers........,...cccsc0 ccereces caneseees 50 “ PLATAGINIFOLIA—Dwarf, with veciepated foliage. 30 ‘ ae LANCEOLATA—Voariegated foliage..........scesessssees 30 ‘§
DELPHINIUM FORMOSUM. (Perennial Larkspur.)
One of the finest hardy herbaceous plants in cultivation, flowers in spikes of the most brilliant deep blue, marked by a white spot in the centre of each floret. They will flower, if not allowed to produce seed, from July to November, Price 25 cents each.
DELPHINIUM MONS. MEUNER Differing from the above in being more dwarf, and a lighter shade of blue. Price 25 cents each.
DELPHINIUM CHINENSIS PUMILUM. Azure blue, dwarf, free
bloomer. Price 25 cents each.
~ PRIMULA ACAULIS CANDIDISSIMA PLENA. (Double White Primrose.)
This favorite flower succeeds best in a cold frame or cool green- house. The flowers are very desirable for bouquets during the winter and spring months, being double and pure white. Price 50 cents each.
PRIMULA ACAULIS LILLACINA PLENA. A double lilac variety of the above. Price 50 cents each.
DOUBLE VIOLETS. ( Viola Odorata.) NEAPOLITAN. Light blue, large and fragrant........per doz., $2 00
IMPERATRICE EUGENIE. Deep violet................ oC 2 00 ORE EA: PVE ieee -8 od FY Po oo. bho ak vat cck sa dee i 3 00 SCHOENBRUN. Single, very fragrant, deep blue,
PCE MMC OMMC Trvieties oasis goto h canis. «| seevcign asinnettis sina pases a 2 00
QUEEN OF VIOLETS. (New) very double, white shaded blue, exceedingly fragrant...50 cts., each, per doz., $5 00
REMONTANT, OR MONTHLY CARNATION.
Very desirable for their free blooming qualities during the winter and early spring months. Young plants set out in the garden, will bloom profusely during the summer months, and if lifted and potted in the fall, will continue blooming the entire winter. The following sorts can be recommended. Price 80 cents each.
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Strong young plants in the spring, $3 per dozen; large plants in the fall, $5 per dozen.
AMATEUR. White, striped with rose.
ANNIE OF AUSTRIA. Blush, striped with crimson. ASTORIA. Yellow ground with scarlet. ATTRACTION. White, striped with maroon. BRIGHTNESS. Rich dazzling scarlet.
BUNKER HILL. Large deep crimson. DEFIANCE. Crimson, shaded with purple. FLAT-BUSH. Pure white.
GENERAL GRANT. Pure white.
GIANT. Large maroon.
LA PURITE. Deep carmine, the finest and freest flowering. MAD’LLE MION. Crimson, maroon stripe. MAD’LLE VERNAY. Light buff, carmine stripe. MONTE ROYAL. Pink, striped with scarlet. MT. ST. BERNARD. Maroon.
MON TRIOMPHE. Lilac, shaded with crimson. PRESIDENT DE GRAW. White.
ROSALIE. Orange, striped with purple.
STAR. Pink, mottled with white.
UNIQUE. White.
VAILLANTE. Scarlet, free flowering. VULCAIN. Scarlet, large.
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PINKS, (Dianthus.) 25 Cents Each.
SARAH HOWARD. White hybrid, free bloomer. GERTRUDE. Rose, maroon centre.
LAURA WILMER. White, edged with maroon. SEMPERFLORENS. White, maroon centre. VERSCHAFFELTII. White, ribboned with crimson.
THE ROSE.
The Rose still maintains its position as the most attractive of flowers. Every year adds a large number of varieties to our extended lists, new at least in name, if not in character; and it shall be our especial endeavor, after careful comparisons, to point out such of them as show a decided improvement in their leading characteristics over pre- existing varieties.
Our collection of Roses is now admitted to be one of the most com- plete, having been enriched, by direct importation, with the latest popular sorts. The repeated award of the highest premiums by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is sufficient evidence of their merit.
EVER-BLOOMING ROSES cannot be secured unless the plants are kept in a vigorous growing condition. To derive the greatest enjoy- ment from rose culture, beds should be prepared exclusively for their benefit.
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A fresh loamy soil, enriched with well-rotted cow-manure, we have found the best, and their fertility preserved by yearly top-dressing with well-rotted manure.
Protection. Many of the most desirable of the free blooming roses are liable to injury from severe winters, and are covered with straw, &c., to protect them from heavy frosts. The simplest and surest method is to bend down the stem, and peg them close to the ground, then draw the earth over them, so that they will be covered about one inch deep. Where they stand so close as to render it difficult to cover in this manner, additional soil or sand should be procured to effect a thorough protection.
Pruning is also very essential to insure a successful bloom from year to year. Without this care, the bushes will become feeble, stunted and enveloped in thick, half dead brush, and the flowers will be few and imperfect. With proper management, on the contrary, the plants may be kept healthy, vigorous, and afford yearly a profusion of fully developed and beautiful flowers.
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REMONTANT, OR HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.
This class is very popular, combining the vigor of the hardy garden rose with the frequent blooming qualities of several other classes; some ~ of the sorts are also very fragrant. The following is a select list of the latest introductions, all on their own roots.
Price 75 cents each; $7 50 per dozen.
ABBE BERLESE—Cherry shaded with carmine.
ACHILLE GONOD—Bright carmine.
BARON PREVOST MARBRE—Rose, marbled with carmine. BELLE ROSE—Clear rose, globular.
DENNIS HELYE—Rosy carmine, superb.
JEAN ROSENCRANTZ—Coral red.
KING’S ACRE—Large full vermilion.
MADAME CHARLES VERDIER—Very large, clear rose.
6 ELIZA VILMORIN—Vermilion, shaded maroon. MAD’LLE AMELIA HALPHEN—Beautiful rosy carmine. MONSIEUR DE PONTBRIAND—Dark crimson.
RED BOWER—Dark rose.
SEMIRAMIS—Pale rose, globular.
DR. ANDRY—Carmine, imbricated.
GEN’L HAUPOULD—Rosy scarlet.
JULES LAVAY—Rosy blush.
MADAME ANDRE LEROY—Rosy salmon.
MAD’ LLE LEONIE PERSIN—Rose, silvery shade.
“ THERESE LEVET—Brilliant rose. :
< LOIDE DE FALLOUX—White, shaded with rose. MON’S BONCENNE—Blackish purple. PRINCE EUGENE BEAUHARNAIS—Fiery-red, shaded purple. ROSA-MUNDI—Clear rose. SOUW’R DUN MERE—Rose cherry centre. TELEMAQUE—Purple.
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HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.
Select list of older varieties. Price 50 cents each; $5 per dozen.
ALPHONSE DAMAZIN. Brilliant crimson.
ANNA DE DIESBACH. Purerose, beautifully cupped, and very large.
AUGUSTA MIE. Rose, fine form, large.
BARONNE PREVOST. Suberb rose, large.
: cs ROTHSCHILD. Fiery-scarlet.
BEAUTY OF WALTHAM. Rosy crimson.
CARDINAL PATRIZZI. Dark, velvety crimson.
COMTESSE DE CHABRILLIANT. Pink, large, elegantly cupped, and very fragrant.
CHAS. WOOD. Rosy, scarlet. _
DEUL DE PRINCE ALBERT. Dark crimson.
DOCTEUR ARNAL. Bright rosy red, free bloomer.
EUGENE APPERT. Brilliant crimson, fine.
GEANT DES BATTAILLES. Bright scarlet, superb.
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. Large size, full, brilliant red.
a WASHINGTON. Brilliant red, very fine bloomer. JULES MARGOTTIN. Carmine, shaded purple.
LA REINE. Clear rose, superb.
LAURENT DES COURT. Purple, reverse of petals, rose. LE RHONE. Scarlet, fine.
L’ENFANT DU MONT CARMEL. Dark purple. MADAME VICTOR VERDIER. Bright scarlet.
a CHAS. CRAPELET. Beautiful cherry. MARSHALL VALLIANT. Bright purple. PRESIDENT LINCOLN. | Deep scarlet. fe: TRIOMPHE DE L’EXPOSITION. Large red crimson, fine. VAINQUEUR DE GOLIATH, Rosy scarlet.
VICTOR VERDIER. Large, full carmine, one of the best.
WHITE HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSHS—on their own
roots, $1.00. LADY EMILIE PEEL....,......00 75| Mapam ALFRED DE RovUGEMONT. 1 OUISA DARZENS.......2...sc00e0 75 In clusters, slightly tinged with Mapam’LLE BONNAIRE. rose. MapAm FREESMAN. Sqeur pes Ances. Very large,
slight rose tinge.
BOURBON ROSES, Price 40 to 50 cents each; $5 per dozen.
This class contains some of our choicest ever-blooming roses. They require but slight protection during the winter.
Duretit Tuuars. Crimson. Mrs. Bosanquet. Blush.
Hermosa. Pink. Octavig Fontaine. White and
Jos. Gourpon. Incarnate. rose.
Louise Mareorrin. Pink, large | Omar Pasua. Deep carmine. flower, strong grower. Paxton. Cherry rose.
Mar@uerite Bonnet. Pale flesh | SouveNiR De Matmaison. Blush, nearly white, large. 78. large and fine,
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BENGAL, CHINESE, OR DAILY ROSES.
The brilliant colors of many roses of this class, as well as their con- stant blooming and dwarf habit, render them great favorites for window-gardening and winter-blooming; they are also equally adapted for the flower-bed or pot-culture. The following select sorts are the most desirable. Price 30 cents each.
ABBE MortanD. Reddish purple. | Inpica ALBA. White daily.
Acrippina. Deep crimson. LawRENcIA. Miniature rose, ARCHDUKE CHARLES. Changeable. | Lucuttus. Dark crimson. Cets. Blush. Louis PHILIPPE. Crimson and rose.
EUGENE BEAUHARNAIS. Crimson. | Pink DalIity,
TEA-SCENTED ROSES.
To the free blooming habit of the Bengal section, the Tea-Scented Rose adds the delicious perfume which gives them their title. While they are not so hardy north of this latitude as the classes already noticed, if covered, they will stand the most severe winters. The following are desirable. Price 40 to 50 cents each.
ADELE JoUGANT. Canary yellow.| Map. Bravay. Pure white.
75 cents. ‘¢ WILLERMCZ. White. ALBA Roska, (new). White, with; ‘ Varry. Deep rose.
rose centre, very double. MarecHaL Neiu. Deep yellow. AMABILIS. Rose. $1 to $1.50. America. Creamy yellow. OLYMPIE DE Fracinay. White, ArcH DucHres#e TuerResa. Yel- shaded with yellow, fine.
lowish white. SAFFRANO, Saffron yellow. CanaRiz. Yellow. SoUVENIR D’UN AMIE. Large rose. DEVONIENSIS. Creamy white. Souv’R DE M’LLE GENIE PERNETT. GLORIE DE Dison. Blush & yellow. White, shaded salmon. Homers. Rose, salmon centre. TRIOMPHE DE LUXEMBURG. Rose.
NOISETTE ROSES.
These roses are free blooming, flowers in clusters, of taller habit than the foregoing classes; some of them are very fragrant. Those marked with a * are adapted for training to trellises and pillars. Price 40 to 50 cents each.
*AvaustTa. Pale yellow. *OrLorr. Pink.
AMIE VIBERT. Pure white. CAROLINE MARNIESSE. White. Beauty oF GREENMOUNT. Cherry.| PHator. Buff and rose. CELINE ForreEsTIER. Yellow. 75.| Map’LLE ARISTIDE. Buff.
*CHROMATELLA. Cloth of Gold. *JAUNE DEspPREZ. Rosy buff. Map. Destoncuamps. Blush. *Monstrosa. Blush. *FELLENBERG. Crimson. *Sir W. Scorr. Deep rose. *LAMARKE. Creamy white. *SoLFATERE. Yellow.
La PactToue. Pale yellow. *WasHineTon. White.
OpHire. Buff. Map. HERMANN, (new.) Fine rosy “SUPERBA. Blush. salmon.
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PERPETUAL MOSS ROSES.
Price_75 cents each.
Sauer. Light rose, free. Map. Epw’p Ory. Deep rose, large. EUGENE GUINOISSEAU. Very mossy, cherry, violet shade. $1 00 MICAELA. Rosette form, bright cherry............scscsccerseeesseve 1 00
ANNUAL MOSS ROSES, Price 60 cents each; $6 00 per dozen.
Brane. WuITE. Witi1amM Loss. Purplish violet. CristaTa. Crested. ARTHUR Young, (new.) Brilliant EneuisaH Moss. Very mossy. purple.
Princess ADELAIDE. Rosy lilac. | Henry Martin, (new.) Brilliant Reine Buancue. Pure white. carmine.
PRAIRIE ROSES. Very hardy climbers. Price 50 cents each.
BALTIMORE BELLE. Blush. Tricotor. Lilac, rose, edged with PRAIRIE QUEEN. Deep rose. white.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES.
Price 50 cents each.
*GREVILLA, or Seven Sisters. In| *Wuit—e Musk Cuiuster. Pure
clusters changeable. white, very fragrant. *HeBermontT. Musk cluster, white, | Mapamr PLANTIER. Pure white.
very fragrant. Laura Davoust. Blush. *Wuite MicroPpHYLLA. Creamy | Guorce IV. Dark purple.
white. SwEEeT Brier. Rosy pink, 30 cts.
GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS.
The distinction between green-house and hot-house is not so marked in our climate as it isin Europe. Our warm summers and bright winters enable us to cultivate successfully in the green-house many plants that are in Europe confined to the hot-house. Still we are convinced that in selecting plants, errors are frequently committed, and plants are purchased and placed in the green-house that are not capable of flourishing in the temperature there maintained, and much disappointment has, in consequence, been experienced. We, there- fore, offer a brief list of such plants as will grow and flower in the green-house, where the temperature is not allowed to fall lower than 38 degrees at any time, but where it may be allowed to rise 75 or 80 degrees during the day, with bright sun. It may also be remarked, that the mode of management influences the heat required. Plants inured to dryness will stand a low temperature without injury, where the same plants, freely watered and kept in a damp atmosphere, would be severely hurt, if not destroyed.
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LIST OF GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS.
ABUTILON, CORREA, LANTANA, ACACIA, CORONILLA, LINUM, AZALEA, DAPHNE, PELARGONIUM, BEGONIA, - EPACRIS, “PRIMULA, BOUVARDIA, FUCHSIA, SALVIA, CACTII, GARDENIA, STEVIA, CALCEOLARIA, JASMINUM, PASSIFLORA, CAMELLIA, HABROTHAMNUS, TROPAOLUM, CHOREZEMA, HELIOTROPE, VERONICA,
CINERARIA, HETEROCENTRUM ROSEUM, VINCA.
A selection made from the many varieties of the above will provide a fair amount of blossoms during the whole year.
FUCHSIAS.
Or, as they are popularly called, ‘“« LADY’S EAR DROP,” constitute one of our most graceful tribe of plants. The Double Corolla varieties are of a more recent introduction. They all require a shady situation, and rich, loose, loamy soil, if bedded out.
Price 30 cents each. $3 per dozen. Large plants 50 cents each.
A selection of choice Single Corolla varieties.
ANNIE, (Banks.) Tube and sepals white, corolla deep rose.
AURORA. Large saucer shaped purple corolla, reflexed scarlet sepals.
AMALIE FRANK. Carmine coroila, white tube and sepals, with green tips.
BRILLIANT. Beautiful purple, globular shaped corolla, scarlet sepals.
CLAPTON HERO. Large scarlet sepals, plum corolla.
CONSTELLATION. Bluish violet, saucer shaped corolla, scarlet sepals.
CHARMING. Very large, solferino saucer shaped corolla, scarlet sepals.
ESTELLA. White sepals, pink corolla.
GOLDEN PLOVER. Variegated foliage.
GLORIE DES MARCHES. Crimson sepals, purplish lilac corolla, striped with crimson.
HECTOR. Dark purple corolla, veined with crimson, well reflexed crimson sepals.
MADAME LAMBERT. Very large amaranth sepals, scarlet corolla
MAZEPPA. Blush tube, rosy salmon corolla.
MARGINATA. White sepals, pink corolla, edged with deep rose.
PRINCESS OF WALES. Crimson sepals, large violet blue corolla.
PRINCE IMPERIAL. Dwarf, corolla dark purple, scarlet ———
PURITANI. White corolla, carmine sepals.
ROSE OF CASTILE. Blush white, carmine corolla.
REINE BLANCHE. White sepals, salmon rose corolla.
RHODERIC DHU. Large blue corolla, sepals, salmon tinted scarlet.
SUNSHINE. Large magenta saucer shaped corolla, crimson sepals.
SENATOR. Large crimson tube, violet corolla.
SOUVENIR DE CHISWICK. Rosy crimson tube, violet corolla.
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FUCHSIAS, WITH DOUBLE COROLLA.
BERANGER. Magenta corolla, carmine sepals.
CONSELLIER DESIRALL. Bluish lilac corolla, crimson sepals.
ELM CITY. Sepals enclosing corolla forming rich crimson balls, and dwarf compact habit.
EMPEROR OF THE FUCHSIAS. Sepals crimson, white corolla, large and fine.
FLORINA. Large dark plum colored corolla, crimson sepals.
GLORIE DES BLANCHES. Very double white corolla, crimson sepals.
LORD PALMERSTON. Large bluish purple corolla, scarlet sepals.
MADAM CROUSE. White corolla, very long scarlet sepals.
MANDARINE. Superb scarlet sepals, plum corolla.
MARIA CORNELLISON. Crimson sepals, white corolla.
MASTADONTE. Immense flower of globular shape, deep crimson sepals, very dark corolla.
SIR COLIN CAMPBELL. Scarlet tube, dark purple corolla.
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SHRUBBY CALCEOLARIAS, They are suitable for pot-culture or bedding out in shady borders. Price 25 cents each.
- DanteELO’ConneLL. Bright yellow. Euporapo. Bright golden orange.
Meteor. Crimson. Ruaosa Minor. Yellow, largeclus.
PELARGONIUMS, OR FANCY GERANIUMS,
Are considered among the most beautiful plants for green-house or room-culture, easily grown, and presenting in their varied, as well as exquisite tints and pencillings, attractions which few other plants possess. One dozen choice varieties, $4 50.
NEW SPOTTED PELARGONIUMS.
Imported this season from the celebrated collection of Wm. Bull, London, who describes them as having been “obtained by carefully hybridizing the attractive French kinds with the best varieties of the most eminent English raisers; so that while possessing the rich and varied colors of the French sorts, combined with their immensely free flowering character, they partake of the shape of the English varieties ; they have also the advantage of having the spots more clearly and purely defined than is usually the case with the foreign sorts.” Price $1 each; or $10 for the dozen. Bauric. Crimson, scarlet. CHARMER. Crimson, white centre.
HOLBIEN. crimson.
Maroon, purple and
CLARENCE. Maroon and rose. Competition. Black, edged with rose. CoRONET.
GRACE.
Crimson and rose. Maroon, bright rose.
INVINCIBLE. Crimson, with white. La Vesuve. Dark crimson.
MonarcH. Maroon, crimson and © rose. Niagara. White, crimson.
PRINcEPS. Crimson, white centre.
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CAPE JASMINES.
Are desirable for their pure white, and delightfully fragrant flowers, blooming in May, June and July, at a season when pure white flowers are scarce, they are highly prized in Brides’ BouMers, Wreaths, &c. Price 25 cts. to $1 each, the varieties are.
GARDENIA FLORIDA. G. CAMELLIA FLORA. ¢ FoRTUNII. G. RADICANS.
RHYNCOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES.
A beautiful green-house plant: with glossy evergreen foliage and masses of pure white Jasmine-like flowers, in bloom about May and June. Itis of a climbing habit, and presents a beautiful appearance when properly trained ; is salso a very desirable flower for bouquets, &c. Price 50 cts. to $1 00 er
NIGHT BLOOMING JASMINE.
Cestrum Parqut.
A favorite plant, for the delightful odor of its otherwise unattractive greenish-white flowers; of easy cultivation. Price 30 cts. each.
VERONICA.
A free flowering plant with dense spikes of flowers. Price 35 cents each. . ANDERSONII. Violet and white. | RuBRa SPLENDIDA. Rich car. Gioriz De Lyon. Rosy crimson. | TriumpH De Mzavux. Deep pur- Variecatum. Variega. foliage. ple.
CAMELLIA JAPONICA. The following list comprises the most popular varieties of this favorite winter-blooming plant. The prices vary, according to size, from 75 cents to $10 each.
ALBA PiEeNo. Double white. | JENNY Linp. White with occasional ALBA PLENO FIMBRIATA. Fringed flakes of rose. edges. Lavy Hume’s Buus. Peach color. ALBA Pieno ImpBricata. Fine| Lanpretui. Beautiful pink. white. MaapaLena Lesuur. Crimson, ALEXINA. Blush, striped rose. spotted with white. CALEB Cops. Blush rose. Mrs. Cops. White, pink stripe. CanpipIssimMA. Creamy white. | Prince ALBERT. Blush, striped. CHALMERI. Clear rose. REINE D’ FLEuRS. Crimson. Ducuess D’ORLEANS. White | Saran Frost. Rosy crimson. striped with crimson. Sacco Maenirica. Pale rose. Gitesii. Red and white, fine. SHEeRwoopit. Light crimson. Henri Favre. Salmon rose. Tricotor. Blush, crimson & rose. IMBRICATA. Crimson, spotted | WitpreR. Clear rose, fine. white. Wittiam Penn. Dark red. JEFFERSONII. Deep crimson. | Witrtram IV. Fine rose.
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PLANTS FOR HANGING BASKETS, VASES, &e.
The growing of plants in hanging vases has become quite popular. They are made of various forms and material, from the common earthen- ware to the finest China and terra-cotta, ornamental and gilt; also of wire and rustic work, varying in price, from 50 cents to $5 each. The following plants are suited for planting in them, on account of their slender habit and trailing branches. They should be planted in a rich, porous soil, and kept freely watered.
ACORUS. Gramineceus variegatus,..........0sscccresesceees 25 cents each. EG OMPAD; Of SORTS, LEO 6.06.....c8c.0cceec nes ooccs eons SUMtOTOU. REVI Sits Oe SOLUS AT OWT 5... 5000s occ cichitis oc ceccenis es<eseci 380t0 50 = *§ < EPEG US PAAUE FADING OD. ticace ss -cecocscecdiieess ens cress deGaseresineena'e 20 Fae os ISOLEPSIS JUNCIODES. Ornamental grass............ 1ay sieG es PVN Darce leaved, variegatedsics..c.0.c.ccencssevescennce 30). ef — small leaved; yariegated.........i5....scssscecse sees 3 Gs ee ce Mah Cae SUNGEM 2 oon cred oe wake deen ssserteretecessno0 |, ge LINARIA CYMBALLARIA, or Kenilworth Ivy.......... Hee ue LYCOPODIUM DENTICULATUM.................00. t@*to- 257" 6 U. ae OU Mian Pag. Seki. Shas bus veneered ves es Zi 7 ce sf SEU OME De ie ca epost ec x saseoncnetncns Nes bass 7 eee sé ee VeRO WOE freee cisions otaminccos suesucese A a & TY SEM MACHTAS NU MULAR TA eco. ceceseccscsocerestetees INS ew oe Rn beer As A VEEN TOS A. oe a ccccs cose sane ccene voces Toe a SENECIO (MICANIA) SCANDENS, or Parlor Ivy.....15 « es VINCA ELEGANTISSIMA VARIEGATA ....... See ZO eee =
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SAXIFRAGA TRICOLOR.
One of the most beautiful of variegated leaved plants. It is a variety of the well-known 8S. sarmentosa, having leaves distinctly marked with white, green and reddish purple spots. For hanging baskets, rock work or vases, the old variety, even with its plain leaves, was always a favorite, but the effect produced by this finely marked variety is surpassingly beautiful. Price, 50 cts. each.
CISSUS DISCOLOR.
We can recommend this as one of the most beautiful of our variegated foliage plants, and is particularly adapted from its climbing habit, for twining around rustic and hanging baskets during the summer months, it requires a hot-house during the winter. Price, 30 to 50 cents each.
SELAGINELLA DENTICULATA VARIEGATA. New Variegated Lycopodium.
Suitable for hanging baskets and vases; the branchlets are pointed with white, looking in the winter as if tipped with snow; during the summer it assumes a somewhat greener aspect. 50 cts. each.
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HOT-HOUSE PLANTS.
We have a select assortment of the most popular, comprising — varieties, as:
Achimenes, Croton, Lasiandra, Alamanda, Cypripedium, Pleroma,
Bletia, Dracena, Pitcairna,
Begonia, Eranthemum, Passifiora,
Bignonia Venusta, Euphorbia, Rochea,
Caladiums, Ficus, Strelitzia,
Centradinia, Glozinia, Thunbergia Laurifolia, Cissus, Hibiscus, Torennia,
Coleus, Hoya, Ferns, and Clereodendron, Lycopodiums.
Summer Flowering Bulbs.
Eas> The most prominent in this section are the rare and beautiful FRENCH HYBRID GLADIOLUS.
They are the most stately and effective of the whole genus; being of a robust erect growth, with green sword-shaped leaves and magnifi- cent flower scapes, rising from two to four feet in height. The colors comprise the most brilliant of orange, scarlet, and vermillion tints upon yellow and orange grounds, including a graduated scale of inter- mediate shades, from white and rosy blush and salmon rose tints, to a salmon red and nankeen, from blush-white with purple crimson throat, and marginal streak of pink, to light rosy salmon grounds, with flakes of deepcarmine. A succession of bloom may be had from July to September, by planting at intervals from April to June, reserving the strongest bulbs for the latest planting. Their culture is very simple: they will grow in any ordinary garden-mould, but succeed best in good earth, manured with well-rotted horse-dung. The bulbs are taken up in the fall and placedin a dry cellar, protected from frost.
A discount of ten per cent. from catalogue prices will be made when one dozen varieties are ordered. Twenty per cent. on one hundred varieties.
GLADIOLUS IN ASSORTMENTS.
Where the choice of varieties is left to us, the purchaser will generally fare better as to quality and price—as we have often a large stock of some of the finer and high priced varieties which we can include in these assortments. We offer the following assortments.
Invariably our Selection.
No. 1.“ Twelvé good old varieties for.......1....-scceceeoccw ses vos :.§ 2 50 ‘«¢ 2. Twelve choice old ‘“* 66 sou de met be ete ena! onan atgon 5 00 ‘¢ 3. Twelve very choice ‘ pe oes ee oe eee. BE 10 00 ‘«¢ 4, Twelve new and choice varieties from .............. $20 to 30 00
Will be forwarded by mail, carefully packed, without additional cost.
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NEW AND VERY CHOICE GLADIOLUS.
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each. BERNARD DE JUSSIEU. Violet ground, shaded and tinted with cherry and purple, stains purple on white ground, new and almost indescribable Color.....ccse-ccece cesecsessesceees $5 00 CHARLES DICKENS. Tender rose, tinted with chamois, blazed and striped with carminate rose...........ssesecseeseeees 1 50 CHERUBINI. Large flower, perfect shape, white ground, | SYargely blazed with carminate violet...........dececcnscersccnecce 2 00 DE CANDOLLE. Light cherry, blazed with red, fine shape..... 1 50 DR. LINDLEY. Ground tender rose, borders of the petals, very bright rose, blazed with cherry, large and fine........... 2 00 EDULIA. Lower division white, stained with violet; the upper division striated with white lines...........5....ssepescesosensé coeace 1 50 EURYDICE. Pure white, blazed with bright carmine, large IIT CP PTECOL SIVA Os. coun oo.5 oop < «'s,c1adokiwe’s nO sie Cots odde dah cauws vive’ 8 00 FLORA. White ground, shaded with lilac, very long spikes, PMNs po fins wl ca x «nee wae dnt oeisin sss se CaPSE Sede or v@beeed-ne's 1 50 FULTON, ‘Transparent velvet-like vermillion, bright purple stain, Jange flower, fine shaper.....i<picccst. ose cesceeqcsjece- cdceae 1 50 HENRIETTA. White, tinted and blazed with lilac, dwarf s Neeele she 1 00 ISABELLA. Pure white, with large dark carminate violet stains, MSE MBE MS PUCOn, 568 ata coins Saat gene xv niedan ess vat Vengo ued qe da Racseces ns 2 00 IMPERATRICE EUGENIE. White ground, blazed with rosy violet, very large flower, perfect shape..........-.ceseecseeseeees 2 00 JAMES WATT. Bright vermillion, large pure white stain, BURNS! W ERO PUT DLC. sosceciaae seeds ojo 9a Ses sa7 sp yn.g ab ies ee gels oeswnln ss 1 00 JOHN WATERER. Light cherry, blazed with red, large white Stains, sbriped witlt rose; large |... ck. cascees cde seres «coches vemee 2 00 JUNG. White, striped with lilac, purple stain .................eceeee 1 50 LA FIANCE. Very pure white, small bluish-violet stain, flower Rete OAV WCELCE be. 5 anid oSewaes: t= ac cna. cpmac yee tds ss sid sahivosudloess 4 00 LADY FRANKLIN. White, tinged with rose, striped with car- mine, and blazed with carminate rose .....cc0...cccccece seccceeaccs 3 50 LEONARD DE VINCI. Purplish-rose, stains delicately striped with carminate rose on aurora ground, new color............- 1 50 LEONORA. Cherry red tinted with orange, large..............00 1 00 RMAD’ME BASSEVILLE. Cherry, purplish stain on white ground, white lines in the middle of each division............. 80 MADAME DE SEVIGNE. Light cherry, very largely stained peer ee dh with: PUES WHILE BRIS 6 scnyc ansleaaelnnesmeese aaccdcns + s% cs 1 50 METEOR. Dark red, very brilliant, large stains of pure white. 2 00 MOLIERE, (S). Cherry red, with very large pure white stain, aI ICES PALMS BN. WIGS. oo. 5 <a 5.5 soedecp wise IS ce wale doe an ces dee 2 00 MAD’ME PERREIRE. Pure white, purple stain, white centre. 1 50 MADAME VILMORIN. Rose, lighted with white in the centr e, shaded with darker rose and striped with carmine on white Sem VERS ANG TNO -c. bse. atin e on nowiciseoonsdde ies caved «acer oos foes 1 50 MEYERBEER. Very brilliant nasturtium red, blazed with ver- million, amaranth red stain, large flower, perfect shape, very long spike, vigorous and splendid Peat EEA) mancniattee see ane 3 00
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each. MILTON. White slightly tinted with rose, largely blazed with Mei Eh dha Een in a tle Sane Men eee ee. Ba FS $3 00 MON’S BRONGNIART. Rose ground, slightly tinged with orange, blazed with red, very large white stain, extra. w...... 4 00 MOZART. Bright rose, slightly tinted with violet, blazed with dark carmine, large pure white stains, very beautiful plant. 4 00 NEWTON. Dark crimson with white eround, largely lined with
wirite;- Ne w-Sita de. m0 257. ces es - nace ok woes cee cher once aa eae 2 00 NELLY. White, blazed with carminate rose, large stain of car-
TIDYING oo 6 occ onc none nn te cous cases Dace torn vipnnnee ta pice ee ne ee 80 PRINCESS MARIE DE CAMBRIDGE. White, with very large
light carmine stain, large, well-opened flower, eztra.......... 5 00 PRINCE OF WALES. Very bright fire-red, stain white, ey
with violet. The finest of the red varieties....ccceee weceee 2 09 PRINCESS OF WALES. White, blazed with carminate rose,
SEAM -GeCP CALMING... o 5.2.08 ccs. aNcosede nancec se tos san mee enna ee 50 REVEREND BERKELEY. Light rose, tinged with violet and
carminate, striped on white ground...... ..........ccscceeeeeesees 2 00 SIR WM. HOOKER. Light cherry, rosy carmine stain, on
pure white ground, large and well-opened flower.............. 3 00 SIR JOS. PAXTON. Red, slightly tinged with light orange,
finely striated with carmine on white ground.......... 3 00 STUART LOWE. Rosy violet, stained and blazed with “deep
TOSe Ol white PrOUNE. tc. 7 ose... cee cne = gee ee cee ane eae eee 1 50 ROSSINI Dark amaranth-red, lined and stained with white,
flower large, perfect, very long spike.....2......2....5. c0ccsesse0s 4 00 RUBENS. Bright vermillion, striped with carmine, whitish
SVOUIG ous so aed sao aise Ses oaaas ond Bae ee eaee sen cee sae See eee 80 SHAKESPEARE. White, very slightly blazed with rosy car-
mine, large Tose Stain, CLird.c..-.2F522 ii Sonecn anes been aot saeesee 4 00 STEPHENSON. Carmine, with white lines, spleidid oA aEG: Swett 1 50 THALIA. White, striped with carmine, large and fine............ 1 00 WALTER SCOTT. Bright rose, white ground, pas with
pai y ages she Baten h reso te Res Ss ete 1 50
GENERAL COLLECTION OF GLADIOLUS.
ACHILLE. Currant-red, white lines.. ESTER BO ADELE SOUCHET. White ground, blazed with carmine........ 80 ADONIS. Light rosy salmon, carmine margin................ceeeees 25 AGLAG. ' Bright shaded ‘Salmon, large: 2 ‘525-25. st netes senate eee 25 AMA BELES.-* Vermiltonsstartet,-d wart. 2.2. ec- one pace een cena 20 ANATOLE LEVANNEUR. Rosy violet, spotted with carmine, 50 ARISTOTE. Light rose, purplish crimson stripes.................. 20 ARCHIMEDE. Large- rich-flamed salmon red..........ccccc000022 20 BERTHA RABOURDIN. Pure white, carmine stain.............. 1 00 BRENCHIDIENSIS. Very fine rich scarlet...........0...5......s00e8 20 BERENICE. Pink, flaked with cherry; maroon stripes.......... 50 CALENDULACEUS. Bright nankeen yellow..................-.2000 30
CERES. Pure white, stained with purplish rose, large........... 60
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CALYPSO. Rose, striped and blotched with carmine............. CANARY. Clear yellow, shaded with rose ..............ceeseecee eee CLEMENCE. White ground, with rose and crimson flakes......
COURANTI FULGENS. Very rich dark crimson.. COMTE DE MORNY. Dark cherry, with white Alotches ope CHATAUBRIAND. Cherry, light ground, sometimes variegated. CELINE. White and rose ground, carmine Stripes. ......6. So pecreick CUVIER. Amaranth, blazed with purple, large..............00.se08 DAPHNE. Light cherry, with dark stripes....... ide REO Rhee DIANA. White flaked with dark red, very fine..............ccceees BOM PUAN. -Orance-and fire-red.......... <ccsasasanden goss Gdsemh «basen DUC DE MALAKOFF. Orange red, blazed with lighter SHIRES PO OAMNINI 50.506 cane cas camecadas opdelcbuss s-ucadus aweakeces ses a-8 dies DANAE. White shaded with Violet... 22 cccvecscnsesecncssesosncss DOCTOR ANDRY. Rich salmon scarlet; marked with dark red EUGENE VERDIER. Dark carmine, purple shade, dwarf ..... ENDYMION. Clear pink, edged with rose, marked with deep RMS OR se Genel Rosa d Vanna. 5 caches since jac tsnicelh aiatacc Se tied o> osfeh See ob EDITH. Rose carnation, dark stripes, large.............062 secccess EMMA. «Light carmine spotted, dwarf... cc. ..ccscsnscccoscecessencses EGHRIE. Pight orange colored rose ......6.. scces:sesscseseoossseces ese Best DEVAL. Dark-red, violet, Shade. oc cinsieseaccutpievencseeqene PieetOs Pale FOSe. Carmine Stats oo... ssinc sacs ts insudep ened cecn voce EUGENE DOMAGE. Very dark ruby scarlet, the darkest of all FANNY ROUGET. Flesh-colored rose.........ssccsecoeseeccseee cess GALATHE. Nearly white, with carmine stains.................060. GOLIATH. Large, light red, carmine stains.. HECTOR. Deep pink, flaked with cherry scarlet, good “form... HELENE. Lilac-tinged white, purple stripes............... ssceeseee HEBE. Salmon-tainted white, flaked with rose...........22 scseses IMPERATRICE. Blush white, striped with purple................ ISOLINE. Pale flesh and carmine, violet stain........c.ssccessesees JEANNE D’ARC. White tinged with rose.............6. eceseeseceeee LELIA. Peach blossom, stained with lilac, fine................c000s LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. Velvety carmine with purple............ LORD RAGLAN. Rosy salmon, vermillion spots........ .......... LE POUSSIN. Light red, white ground, and very large white stains On the inferlorsdiviSious, OXtra,......cccccceccccsccescccscses LE BARIOLE. Flesh, striped with carmine and violet, dwarf.. LORD GRANVILLE. Pale yellow, striped with rose.............. MADAME HENRIQUE. Creamy white, flaked with purple..... MADAME RABOURDIN. Rose, flaked with carmine, and
slightly lined with white in the centre of the petals........... MADAME PAILLET. Carmine and violet...... .......ceceeeeseesees MADAME DUVAL. Flesh color and violet, purplish carmine Set Re mere gee sc Lo oO ay Aap rs <6 fs « cajccubislelds « Gitace el -scbbs coevooek MADAME BINDER. White, carmine stripe, dwarf................ MADAME EUGENE VERDIER. Deep cherry, bright purple Sere ee Pct sc. vsceaveaccosG cersacevescnertos estos
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each. MADAME HACQUIN. Blush, heavily flaked with lilac purple. 60 MADAME VICTOR VERDIER. Rich rosy salmon stained with
CYIMISOM PUT PICs. ccc. sete a orateee «0 ~ac. Ex coders Mote suse oo are saaeceeneeee 50 MADAME DE VATRY. White, purplish carmine stains, very
Va OE cs srcnte ened sso Wee cue eacehan eco dnce Sect vesines ae eee 80 MADAME LESEBLE. Pure white, large purplish-rose stain... 80 MARIE. White stained with deep carmine, beautiful..... ........ 80 NEARS: GBeantiftrl seanlete. s002.5 500. Ss test ccts sce tne eho tee tens cdaen 40 MAC MAHON. Cherry tinted with salmon.... ...........cceceeeees 60 MARIA DUMORTIER. White, slightly streaked with rose and
Violet: PULP Cx CLING ace t ess otheG ws ecacsaeaew ene tense oe nace ata eae 1 00 MATHILDE DE LANVOISIN. White, carnation-tinted......... 60 MAZEPPA. Orange rose, yellow stains striped with rose........ 50 MIDAS. Vivid rose, mottled with cherry scarlet.......... ......+: 50 MOLIERE. Dark red, with violet carmine; fine...............0-00 1 €0 MONS. BLOUET. Rose, shaded carmine...........ccccccccscccocecse 20 NEPTUNE.” ‘Rosy carmine; viotet centres. :..: 12.22. s0.cs000vectemas 3 NAPOLEON III. Very bright scarlet, white streak............... 60 NEMESIS. Bright rose, lined with white...................ceeeceeses 30 NINON DE L’ENCLOS. Blush, mottled and striped with crim-
SOs: hcadovscsces occ ames<o8 cohen essere. Sx Men one aoceeeees toad ceeenee eee 40 ORACLE. Cherry rose, brilliant and fine...............cesssesceesees 40 OSIRIS. Dwarf, purple stained with white...................sceeeees - 40 OPHIR. Dark yellow, purple stain...............-.00 Coa eseebe recs 80 OTHELLO... ‘Light orange-red, “dwarf.....0.5.....c50.0 sie lsen doen 25 PALLAS. Bright rose, striped with deep rose.... ............eeeee0 30 PREMICES DE MONTROUGE Brilliant red, dwarf............. 25 PRINCESS MATHILDE. Beautiful rose, carmine stains......... 60 PELLONIA. Variegated rose, tinted with carmine................. 25 PENELOPE. Large flower, white and carnation.................... 40 PEGASSE. Pink, flaked with salmon rose; very large........... 25 PRINCE IMPERIAL. White, with carmine, fine and large... 80 REBECCA. White, striped with Wag safe lete see ee 60 REINE VICTORIA. Pure white, violet carmine stain, large
and. fine; 076.0 GhE-DESl; CLOT. 0 sc cuanvadeanctecaets te yetsaeeecooass 1 25 RAPHAEL. Veep vermillion centre, lighted with white.......... 50 REMBRANDT. ~ Very bright deep scarlet.....i4-c...-.casseseeenseenes 50 ROBERT BLUM. Pale red, flaked with deep scarlet.............. 20 SOLFATERE.- “Deep -sulp haar Weblow iis ec wstbies cdc ane doen dodsees 1 00 SULFUREUS: .. Sulphur yell ow uc. c...ossc8 Sa0o< cul wtonce cuacht sheeeuse 50 TRIOMPHE DE ENGHIEN. Rich crimson, dwarf................ 20 THERESA. Rose, shaded with salmon, carmine stain............ 60. VALLEDA. Rose, lilac stain, large and fine..............cceceeees i...) OR VESTA. Pure white, spotted with purplish carmine.............. 40 VICOMTESS DE BELLEVAL. Flesh color, stained with violet. €0 VICTOR VERDIER. Brilliant dark scarlet, crimson shade...... 80
VULCAIN. Brilliant dark velvety crimson, purple shade........ 60
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OTHER VARIETIES.
Per Doz. GANDAVENSIS. (The original, and type of the foregoing varieties.) Bright scarlet and yellow........... 15 cts. each. $1 50 ee ees White and blush, striped with purplish crim- ER ef es eee SL am cer ne ec cied de Uodle odclcie el oth snae'd 20 ets. each. 2 00 PSITTAGINNUS. Parrot-colored, red, orange and green........ Gils lad tee Net esiaa 8. coca seems sks eonieds eeesebaesens 10 cts. each. 1 00 GLADIOLUS SEEDLINGS. Very fine colors...............ceccesee 2 00
GLADIOLUS RAMOSUS:,!
Although an old variety, its culture is not generally understood, even among professional florists. We have found it one of our most valuable winter-blooming plants, as a bouquet flower. The bulb should be potted in June, in 5 inch pots, and as soon as the pots are filled with roots, shift into 7 inch pots; remove to the green-house upon the approach of cold weather. Bloom from December to April. Price 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
TIGRIDIA, or TIGER FLOWER.
Natives of Mexico, producing flowers of exquisite beauty, and singularly curious shape, and the color of each variety gorgeous and purely contrasted, in bloom from July to October. After frost, take up the bulbs, and keep in dry place away from frost, until the time of planting in the Spring. The following are the most distinct and beautiful varieties. We have imported several of the so-called new varieties, but find them no improvement. Price, 10 cents each; 60 cents per dozen; $4.00 per 100.
CONCHIFLORA. Orange and golden yellow, spotted with dark crimson. PAVONIA. Rich scarlet, tinged and spotted with yellow.
THE DOUBLE TUBEROSE
Is one of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer-flowering bulbs, throwing up tall spikes of double white flowers two to three feet high, which remain in bloom a long period. It is now an indispensable article in making up a bouquet or basket of flowers at any time during the year, as by skillful management a succession of flowers can be obtained. For early flowers they can be started in February or March, in the green-house or hot-bed, and for a succession they can he planted at intervals as late as July. For flowering in the open borders, they can be planted about the ist of May; they will then bloom in September. The bulbs we offer this season are very fine, and are certain to flower. 1st quality started in pots for early flowering,............. $3 per dozen. BSE 6 Oditye RO OLS se cicsii dsc deoed vases. $1.50 per dozen; ae per 100. 2nd =< Pe tic saowesiee selec pardere OO;
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AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA, OR JACOBEA LILY.
Spreikelia Formosissima.
This flower is of the most beautiful and rich crimson velvet color ; the bulb generally produces two stems, the one after the other, about the end of May, or the first of June—the stem from 9 to 12 inches high surmounted by a single flower composed of six petals, three hanging down, three erect and recurved; the stamens droop on the centre of the under petals. The flower thus appears nodding on one side of the stem, and has a most graceful and charming appearance. Plant about the Ist of May. Price 30 cts. each; $3 per dozen.
VALLOTA PURPUREA SUPERBA,
A bulbous rooted plant, somewhat resembling an Amaryllis. It blooms in August, throwing up its strong stems about one foot high, with from five to eight brilliant scarlet lily-like flowers; very orna- mental for bedding out, or cultivation in pots. $1.00 each.
MADEIRA, OR MIGNONETTE VINE.
Also known as the Mexican Vine. Of rapid growth, suitable for covering arbors and trellis work. Flowers feathery white, with a fragrance resembling mignonette, 10 cts. each; $1 per dozen, started in pots, $2 per dozen.
LILIUM AURATUM, OR GOLDEN JAPAN LILY.
This superb Lily has flowers from 10 to 12 inches in diameter, pure white, with a golden band through the centre of each petal, and covered with brownish dots. It is most deliciously fragrant. It flowers freely, and is perfectly hardy. Flowering bulbs from $2 to $4 each.
LILIUM GIGANTEUM.
The largest of the Lilies, growing ten feet high, with a spike of white trumpet-shaped flowers with carmine streaks. Each, $5.00.
JAPAN LILIES. (Lilium Lancifolium. )
These superb Lilies are perfectly hardy, flowering freely in July and August, forming one of the most striking objects in the flower- border: strong bulbs, for Spring planting, can be furnished as late as the Ist of April; after which time, they can be furnished in pois, _ for turning out into the border. They also flower finely in pots.
is. “LANCIFOLTUm® ALBUM, White .......5.<c-i2.ins spenceder eedeceuss each, 50 L. * ROSEUM, Spotted rose..........cseeecceeneeeeees x 50 L. A RusBRuM, white and red, spotted........... 6 50 - L. ee MONSTROSUM ALBUM... sescevecesenconee soeee « $1 00 L < 2 FEUER UM oo cspevec-raencnspecceene cc-, 1.00
For other varieties, see Bulb Catalogue.
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DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS.
One of the most popular of our tuberous rooted plants; it is per- fectly hardy, and equally adapted to out-door planting, or forcing for early spring blooming. It will produce its showy racemes of delicate pink and white heart-shaped flowers, from February to April in the green-house; flowering inthe open groundin Mayand June. 25 cents each.
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS.
These add materially to the beauty of the garden, furnishing a sup- ply of fragrant flowers during spring and summer. 50 cts. each.
Spir#, or Bridal Wreath. WEIGELIA Rosza.
SyrineA, or Lilac, of sorts. ForsyTHtIa.
CALYCANTHUS, or Sweet Shrub. DovuBLe FLOWERING PEACH. Pyrus JAPONICA. LABURNUM, or Golden Chain. DousLE FLOWERING ALMOND. DovuBLE CHINESE CHERRY. Deutztas, of sorts. Ruvs Corinus (Mist Tree).
Snow Berry. MAGNOLIA.
Mock ORANGE. CHIONANTHUS, or White fringe tree.
DEUTZIA CRENATA PLENO.
‘A double variety ef a well known species; flowers pure white, double, produced in drooping clusters from 3 to 4 inches in length; it attains a height of 6 feet, and isa most attractive plant. Price 50 cts. each.
SPIREA CALLOSA ALBA.
A dwarf variety, blooming freely as a monthly rose during the summer months, flowers pure white, in corymbs two inches in diame- ter. Price 50 cts. each. .
HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS.
These are desirable for covering Arbors, Trellises, &c., and add much to the beauty of the garden. 25 to 50 cents each.
VIRGINIAN CREEPER: Hop VINE. Pipe VINE. WHITE JASMINE.
- TrumMprt CREEPER. Yrx~Low Harpy JASMINE, CLEMATIS FLAMMULA. HONEYSUGCKLE, of sorts. Ivy, of sorts. PASSION VINE.
GLYCINE, or Wisteria.
LONICHRA HALLIEANA.
Anew White Monthly Honeysuckle, raised from seed sent from China, by Dr. Hall, who introduced the variegated Honeysuckle from Japan. It is Mvergreen, resembling ZL. splendida or L. Flexuosa. FuLowrrs Pure Wuirr, turning to yellow, with the fragrance of the Cape Jessa- mine and is covered with Flowers from June until November. It is a vigorous grower, ard yery hardy. Price 50 ects. each.
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NEW VARIEGATED-LEAVED HONHYSUCKLE.
Lonicrra Bracuypopium AuRrEA RericutaTa. This is one of the recent introductions from Japan, the foliage beautifully variegated. Price 30 cents each.
FRUIT CULTURE.
The Native Grapx has latterly engrossed a large share of attention, and a greater impulse has been given to its culture by the vaiuable accessions which we yearly receive. Those old standard varieties, the Catawba and Isabella, are now mainly superseded by others that ripen earlier, and thus escape the fall frosts, which in many localities injure the crop, more especially the Catawba. The newer varieties are also more generally exempt from mildew, although there are possibly none that are entirely proof against its attacks at particular seasons. In flavor and quality of fruit the improvements are more marked, and in the Delaware and Rebecca we have a near approach, in this respect, to some-of the famed foreign varieties. The following are considered the hardiest and best. Price from 50 cenis to $i each, according to size. -
ADIRONDAC, black. | Hartrorp Protiric, black. CATAWBA, red. Iona, amber.
Concorp, black. IsRAELA, black. CREVELING, purple. Ive’s SEEDLING, black. DELAWARE, red. MaxaTAWNEY, white. DIANA, red. ReEBeEcca, white.
MARTHA .— White Concord.
This new grape grown from the seed of the Concord, by Sam’l. Miller of Lebanon, Pa., promises to be one of the greatest acquisitions to our list of really hardy and good grapes, which have lately come before the public. Bunch medium, but compact and heavy shouldered; being pale yellow covered with a white bloom, round, pulpy, but sweet as honey ; ; with only enough of the foxy aroma to give it character ; Juicy, very good. -Strong one year-old vines grown in the open air. $5.00 each.
FOREIGN GRAPE VINES FOR GROWING UNDER GLASS.
We-have a stock of all the best varieties grown from single eyes, one year old. 60 cts. each, $5 per dozen, except when noted.
Light Colored Varieties, Waiter Nice.
WHITE SYRIAN. Bowoop Muscat, $1.00. é
AMBER MUSCAT. Dark Varieties. CHASSELAS DE West se = Brack HAMBURG. CHARLESWORTH TOKAY. Victorra HamBuRG. GoLDEN CHASSELAS. Porr’s Brack HAMBURG. GoLpEN Hamepure, $1.00. Lapy Down.
Muscat oF ALEXANDRIA. DAMASCUS.
Waitt FRONTIGNAN. BLACK PRINCE.
Waitt ConstantTIA. | HAMBURG Muscat, $1.00.
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THE STRAWBERRY.
The circumstances of soil and climate greatly influence the varieties of this fruit, both in its productiveness and quality; hence the wide difference of opinion upon their respective merits. Fortunately there are varieties enough to suit all soils and tastes, and each cultivator can, - by careful experiment, discover which of the most popular varieties are suited to his circumstances. The best mpnths for planting in this Vicinity are September and October, for the aufumn, and March and April in the spring; the spring months are generally preferred by all our extensive fruit growers; when planted in beds for garden culture the plants can be set from 12 to 15 inches apart, each way. For field culture the rows are about 8 ft. apart, and 12 inches in therows. The following are now the popular and leading sorts.
PHILADELPHIA— Another year’s trial has fully established the superiority of this variety over all others for an early variety. Its peculiarities are, vigorous growth, large fruit-protecting foliage, strong trusses; fruit large and firm, conical form, rich scarlet color, abundant bearer; flavor unsurpassed. In a word, all the essential qualities of a first-class Strawberry. It received the first premium atthe Strawberry Show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, June, 1867; also, a premium at the great Strawberry Fair at Hammonton, N. J.
PRICE OF PLANTS. 12 plants $1. 50 plants $3. 100 plants $5. 1000 plants $30.
WILSON’S ALBANY—The great market variety, one of the most proftable fof field culture and for the market gardener,
100 plants $1.50. Per 1000 $s. 5000 $80. 10,000 $50. ie Per doz. per100 per 1000
MUR oP occcceso oetacccs 28 50 $200 $10 00 NEW JERSEY SCARLET........00:.... 0... 50 200 10 00 SRO For WOE Bh 75 300 20 00 BROOKLYN SCARLET. 00 fe Bo 50 150 1000 FRENCH’S SEEDLING..0..00.0 ccccecesesc. 50 1 50 8 00 RUSSEL’S PROLIFIC...... Ba sMisisaeee «ksi ange Oia) 0 1 50 10 00 TRIOMPHE DE GAND...... oot RicHct Sapa oeted aD) 1 50 10 00 DUBAND'S SEEDLING. ccc. 005.002. 2 00 10 00
RUBIBO UE SRB ABLY 2050s ee 50 i 50...°10 00
THE RASPBERRY.
The great difficulty heretofore in the successful cultivation of the Raspberry, has been, that nearly all the varieties: under cultivation, were more or less tender, and could neither endure our severe winters, or the hot suns of our summers, without protection. The Ahiwerp, Hornet, Brinckle Orange and other finer varieties would seldom produce a crop. Fortunately we have now several of Native Origin—which have proved themselves perfectly hardy, and also remarkably productive.
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The Philadelphia Raspberry.
For pr oductiveness and asa profitable variety for field culture or the garden, this variety now takes the lead of all others; the plant is perfectly hardy, of strong._growth, and bears regularly every season enormous crops. The fruit is of good size, of a purplish-red color, rich and juicy. ha pie strong well rooted plants at the following prices. Per dozen $2.50. Per 100 $15.00. Per 1000 $140.00.
BDUHRING RASPBERRY:
Is also one of the recent introductions; it is a seedling of the Hornet; fruit large, color dark red, very firm; flavor excellent. A creat bearer, and hardy.
The Gardener’ s Monthly, October, 1866, speaks thus of this variety:
«‘We are satisfied that it is superior to the Hornet, and as that is every where popular, we think the Duhring will be a good addition to our Raspberry list.”
Messrs. Isaac Hicks & Sons, North Hempstead, L. I., in a letter dated 7th Month, 3v, 1867, referring to this variety, says: *‘The Duh- ring Raspberry, is a oreat bearer, fine, late and good fruit.”” Price of plants. 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 100.
CLARKE RASPBERRY.
Is a seedling raised by the late Mr. KE. E. Clarke, of New Haven, Conn. It. is believed that this variety will become a valuable one to the fruit grower; it is a perfectly hardy plant, retaining its foliage until killed by frost, hence ripening its wood and needing no winter protection ; very productive, fruit large bright crimson, not dropping as soon as ripe, of the finest flavor, and sufficiently firm to bear transportation. We have a stock of very fine strong plants, which we offer at the fol- lowing rates: each 75 cents; per dozen, $7.50; per 100, $50.
The following are superior varieties, but require a slight protec- tion, during winter. HORNET—A large French variety. Per dozen, $2. BRINCKLE’S ORANGE—Per dozen, $2. FRANCONIA—Per dozen, $1.50.
The following are also perfectly hardy and productive.
IMPROVED BLACK CAP. Per. doz. $1. Per 100 $5. Per 1000 $20. DAVISON’S THORNLESS BLACK CAP. About the same size and shape as the Improved Black Cap, but a week or ten days earlier; the thornless character of the plant is a decided improvement. Price 60 cents. each, $6 00 per dozen, $40 00 per 100.
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BLACKBERRIEZS.
WILSON’S EARLY. Is one of our latest acquisitions; the fruit is very large, oblong, oval, slightly pointed, black, quite firm, sweet, rich and good. The fruit ripens very early, and the entire crop - matures in about two weeks. This peculiarity in ripening gives the grower of it an opportunity of sending the entire crop to market before other varieties are ripe. Price of ee 75 cts. each, $6 per doz., $45 per 100, $350 per 1000. KITTATINNY, is also one of the new varieties, and ripens immediately
after the Wilson, the fruit is very large and of superior quality. Price 50 cts. each, $4. per doz., $25 per 109, $209 per 1000. LAWTON, or NEW ROCHELLE. $1 per doz., $4 per 100, $20 per — DORCHESTER. An early variety. S1 «“ “$5 «| $25
CURRANTS. LARGE RED DUTCH. One of the most productive, per doz...S2 00 per 100, $10 00. WHITE GRAPE. Great bearer, and large, per d0Z...........-.-0- 2 50 CHERES Very laree, per idoz. icc. os tecrcte + Snednee anvecceee “eee 2 50
VERSAILLAISE. Very large, similar to the cherry, per doz... 2 50
GOCSEBERRIES. HOUGHTON AMERICAN SEEDLING. This variety is considered the best for ourclimate; it is very productive, and not liable to mildew. Price, $2 00 per dozen.
VAN BUREN’S GOLDEN DWARF PEAOH.,
The fruit is very ornamental, being above medium size, of a golden yellow color, with a rich mottled carmine cheek. - The leaves add much to its beauty, being very large, closely set, of a deep green color, and hang on much longer than other varieties, and is not subject to disease. Price, 75 cents each; $6 per dozen.
GIANT ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two year old, $1 per 100. #8 per 1000. - One “6 6c 60 “ec
FRENCH IMMORTELLES or EVERLASTING SEO MESS IN ORIGINAL BUNCHES AS IMPORTED.
Vellowsessst5% perbunch,$ 75 White........... per bunch, $1 25 Green. 2.5.3. e : a FUGSE ....005. oe <¢
Spotted ......... oe Pur ple....csaer ‘s
Deep Orange... oh 1 00 Blue. .c5 0.50 see & 1 00 Crimson & Cherry “ Violets. cc-.22- ss |
Garnet. <....2:s- é | Dilae roche: ied &¢
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WREATHS OR CROWNS OF IMMORTELLES,
( Yellow.) No. 0. 7 inches in diam..$ 60 No. 4. 10 inches in diam..$1 25 Wor kS a0 75 Nona Wis Some he oe OO) Nigst2ee O68 “ 85 INIOO is, iia. 4 SS MRR PASS Noon Ox). 6 1 00 Mone ta lig ae Ge e200 WREATHS OF WHITE IMMORTELLES. No. 1. 6 in. single row....ol 00 No. 4. 10 in. double row.S2 00 Nore & » Paar tod Lg 45) | INO Totes acer ce Ae) Nene. 9. 6 bis ceeds 50) Nok GH Pdinsce cee 6c OO * CROSSES OF WHITE IMMORTELLES.
No. 1. 7 in. single row...$1 00 - No. 4. 12 in. double row..$2 00 INGE 2 Oy Se sc ior acl 25 | No. 6. 15 ue ceo OU Nmevor o-~ doubles $s 1) 10, 42. No<6, 18 a es to) 100)
Bouquets of Immortelles, various colors, from 50 cents to $3 each
Moss, (dyed green, ) Rt yee crs a tems ws Saco tiecs Seaeee ies ame Ber QU $ 50 Grasses, (dyed various COlOrS,) 10-0 -t2)sus-2.steece wsee 380 a Sime Pinnata, (dyed various colors,)......... 60 ee Coe Plaines, rem) eee FAN CON os 5 Paper Leaves for making Immortelle Bouquets, etc., per gross, 15 to 50 Witre for mining Bouquets 2.255 sii secicottec ves con sveeseetees perlb. $0 50 Twine, very fine, for making Bouquets........s..escceeeee Ge 1 25
HANGING BASKETS AND FLOWER POTS.
ORNAMENTAL LAvA Hanging BASKETS. No. 1—From 8 to 10 in. in diam., assorted patterns,. te $1 25
No. 2 te 8 fo: L0 oe ce ‘6 extra,. 1 50 No. 3 . 10'inches. in diameter, Rustic pattern,...2.. ...s00008 1-75 IN es i Se ce Fancy CO ea eects wcle siecienie pee OO) Nos oe by. she cf Pot-shaped can be used
fora MLOWEL POLO BASKEL 2,-2.0. cencspansctscssceesesess cc. 2 50
ORNAMENTAL LAvA FLoweR Ports, Xe.
NY Ono GN MIEN) SATICOTSls.ct.asitelvescisceccseaeecsecsses each, $1 00 No. 264 3 Sree AUER AS sScicvieos ode tssene comune hen ue 1 50 Ute Oey So ili ET he OEE oi cis cavindeea.scee's ansvieee es «i 1 50° Nig 4 G6) 4h hn, with base ‘SAUCER. ies. vosccs-s55. coc cashes eos oC J 25 No.5—9 <¢ ct DAE sieves. < COtanaenc seeee. oe ae 1 50 No. 6—Deer’s wae wae WASORS RECO. coc ccuiswenaied sot oe 1 50 No. 7— ‘* Seat ON Eh Een Pes ss anu 2 00 No. 8—Crocus Pots, te Tree Stumps, small size.... <‘ 1 00 No, 9—Crocus Pots, Rustic Stumps, large size,......... ae 1 25- No. 10—Crocus eas Hed gesiges ) DIAM. < .pacicgseeneonisee es J 50 No. 11— Ob Colonediss:c.<..seaces Be 2 00
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RUSTIC WORK.
TABLE OR HANGING BASKETS. No. 1—6 inch round bowls, = ch oo ne a eal $1 25
No, 2—8 e as . 1 50 No. 3—8 c¢ aS ag ue tira, fmsh, ,'* 2 50 No. eee Eee ce s plain es = 1 50 No. 5— S5 = extra << — 2 25 No. 6—Hexagon “* 466 ke plain = ee 2 50 INO. 44 “6 ‘<6 ce ‘é extra ce ce 3 00 No. 8—Oval EC ae co plain = - 3 00 No: 9—: «* ce fe ce extra « $3 00 tod 00 Cut Flower Rustic Vases from $1 50 to $6 00 each. Bowe eo for Pyramids, with mirrors on sides... .. each, *i 00 “ Pl aah 5 oe ek oases 6 00 Large Rustie-Plant stands c.c2s. tau -sde0esse<e each, $5 00 to 15 00 “é Ww aASkets.s... 2-1. cays. 02 eae 52 sé $4 00 to 8 007 Rustic Arm Stands for six pots, C7 cde en - e «< Fern Stands for glass shades, < .....54 00 to 8 00 Fancy Flower Vases for Cut Flowers, St ae-vete OU 6 104 0
HYACINTH GLASSES.
French Glasses, ae Bl Be: oo Purple, each 25c., perdoz. $2 50
Bohemian ‘ “ cs 30 « ce 3 00 ce ee Ruby a Wine COlOT: .:-s2-2e eee 40. << oe 4 00 ee «¢ Fancy colors and Patterns......per = $1 00 to 1 50 Hot Cast Porcelain, pearl color.................200 75a to 85
PLANT AND TREE LABELS. Pot or Ste 4 inches long, 20 cents per foe $1 oO per 1000. ihe ‘e
‘c“ 44 (¥3 ce BD (T3 9 6c <3 52 6c (73 3 “cc a3 ab: D5 “c “é ce 6 “cc 73 85 ce Zs 1 50 ‘é
Garden or Nursery, 12 inches long, 75 cents per 100, S6 00 per 1000. Tree, notched or pierced, 4 in. long, 20 cents per 100, 51 00 per i000. Indelible Pencils for writing on Wooden Labels, including one box of
Ne Soccer ato hc de oe weve aware Si 25 to S1 50 each. Pxiant Rops, 20 ins. long, } in. diameter 50 cts. per 100, 34 per 1000. 73 66 94 66 cc = 6c 73 $1 00 ce 7 “<< 6s “ce 36 sé ce 2 “< : “é 1 50 (73 9 (74 “é “c 86 <*“< 73 2 “é (<3 2 50 “cc 18 ‘
“6 éé 2. feet, painted, wae as VEEL: ) 60 cents per doz. cc ‘e 3 “ec Sl CO rs <é 73 4 ‘é “é ‘é ‘cc ‘73 a 25 ‘cc 6c “é 5 “é 3 “é ce 73 i 50 <c
és ts 6 sé ‘6 “é 6 “ce 1 iD 73
ee “ 2 ft. Zin. SEES es eI 50 = sa #10 ope 1000.
ée ‘é ge 2 ‘ce 2 00
“cc “é 3 «8 ‘“<c “c “cc 8 00 “é 5 ‘cc Bass (Cuba, ) for tieing up plants and vines; budding, &c., perlb SO 75 Bass( American, )for tieing up plantsand vines; budding, &e. = 0 50 Mats SS Bass, ) for tieing, &c.,40 cents each, per dozen, 4 00
“ «¢ for covering hot beds, 30c. each, per doz. 3 00
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TROWBRIDGH’S GRAFTING WAX, (of first quality.)
Put up in rolls for convenient use, in 1 pound, } pound, and 4 pound rolls. Price 50 cents per pound.
WHALE OIL SOAP.
An ErrectuaL Remepy ror Destroyine INSECTS ON PLANTS, Trees, VINES, &c.
For Washing Down the Bark of Trees, Grape Vines, §c.—Take a quar- ter of a pound of the Soap, four pounds Sulphur, a quarter of a pound of Tobacco, one ounce of Nux Vomica; pour over these three gallons boiling water, stir until thoroughly mixed; when cool, apply with a brush.
For Destroying the Aphis or Plant Louse, Slugs on Roses, Thrips on Grape Vines, Mildew, Slugs on Pear Trees.—Take a quarter of a pound of the Soap, dissolve thoroughly with boiling water, add in all two gallons of water. Strain through a sieve or cloth, apply with a syringe or the rose of a watering-pot to the plants. The best time to apply the preparation is in the evening, or quite early in the morning. In cans at 40 cents, 75 cents, and $1 each.
Gishurst’s Compound for destroying Insects, per Box, $1 00.
—) ATENT GALVANIZED IRON TRELLIS.—A new and con- venient Trellis for Grapes, Tomatoes, Roses, Strawberries, } &c., &c. Strawberries are protected from grit, and more ex- posed to the sun and air. No mulching required to keep the fruit from the ground. (The Trellis is made in two parts, with branching arms, each part a half circle, and when placed in the ground is hooked tegether at the top, making a handsome circular Trellis). For illustrated circular containing full explanations with sizes and prices. Address,
Box 134. WM. W. WILCOX, Middletown, Conn. Samples of the above may be seen at our Seed Warehouse, 714
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, where orders will also be received.
ON THE HEATING OF GREEN-HOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, &c.
The most satisfactory, and in the end, economical method is un- doubtedly by hot water. There are quite a number of boilers for this
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- purpose before the public, each of which is claimed to be the best,
and most economical; from our own experience, we feel no hesitation in recommending the Horizontal Tubular Boiler, recently invented and patented by Mr. Thos. J. Myers, Jr., of this city. We have three of them now in operation, and find them entirely satisfactory. Their great merit consists in their economy of fuel, as well as of space, not re- quiring any deeper excavations of stoke-holes than the ordinary brick furnace and flue; to which it can be attached at a trifling expense; the price of these boilers ranges from $30 to $60 according to size. Mr. Myers personally superintends the putting up of his heating apparatus at reasonable charges; his address is Thos. J. Myers, Jr., 13388 Passyunk Road, Philadelphia, Pa. ©
Fresh Osage Orange Seed. Just received from Texas. $1.00 per pound; $20 per bushel.
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THE FARMER'S AND GARDENER’S LIBRARY At the request of many of our friends, we publish a list ‘of the leading works on Agriculture, Horticulture and Rural affairs. When ordered by mail, 5 to 25 cents must be added to cost of book, to pre- pay postage.
American Home Garden, (Watson) sis scene Obisaode. xe ioe sa tes :wies sees $2 00 — D Weeds and Useful Plants .....s..sscscsceseeeeee: SA sree ee 1 7d AICHE (StS DIC SB OOM ca. aie te cectinee acs yes = Ae oe ee 1 50 ‘s.(R2-1:) American Narm Book, 2-2. 2%. 2c .25.scaeee se tare ere Pars. s RK...) Diseases cf Domesiie Animals.......2...cc0cs«.cesones 1 00 fo al ivasal Arebitecinre 2222: 2s. snsee eases Gate aee Soon 16 Beecher (Henry Ward) Fruit, Flowers and Farming................ 1 59 Barry is Hr wit, Garden ous. oc5e sss <acaeopl- - descents ot Seta eso See 1 75 Bement’s (C. N.) American Poulterer’s Companion.................. 2 00 Bossingault’s Pare LMconomy <..). case. ose Bene Cats sane Ae Sates 1 60 ‘Breck’s Book of Flowers, (new edition).........0-02..00+--ssnsonesenens 1 795 Browne’s Field Book of Manwures..........ccceccccosceee Pee. ee apo es 1 50 Bridseman s*Klorist (Guide: © ..0i;-ncest =<ccaeece vars gece oes oe eee 75 a Kitchen 'Gardenemis ces. cakes EA ee 1 Gd ee American Gardener Assistant, (new edition)........ 2 50 Buist’s American Flower Garden Directory.........c..--secsseeaceenes 15 ‘<7 bamgly Kitchen (Gardener: a. ....cccrsace com weeseeee Sooners 1 60 Burr’s Garden Vegetables, (iliustrated) eaGes c-spibte sa aean ce seo te eee 2 50 << - Vegetables ‘of America, (splendi dly illustrated, 667 pages) 5 G0 Chorlton’s (William) Grape Grower Guides... oe 75 Copeland's Conntiry Mite, (new ediiOn )p <2 0cc5 an ennem.sneseen ee 8 CO Downing’ s Fruit and Fruit Trees of America, ( fe evised edition)... 3 € es Voltage Residences -o05. acs... - scence Ge == seston seas . 8 00 xs Landscape Gardening, (new edition) .£--3-.20-<-.sssc-ene 6 5 2 Ladies’ Companion to the Flower Garden......eesecses 2 00 - Dad@sAmerican* Cattle Doctor s25.8 .. -2ei.cete ise a Ee ee 1 50 <¢. Modern Horse Doctor. sc), aout. :ccccadeteusnethotes name e eee eee “1 59 ‘*¢ Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse..............-....22. . 3 50 Eastwood (B.) on the Cultivaticn of the Cranberry..............-.00- 75 Hillvott.s. (Ko 3%.) Western Wrurtt, Boole... :.-sc-st-ccs saesen ss pesseee- oe 1 50 Hreuch;s Wari: Dra nace. cc sa.ccecenee- .- ote eee eee eam ee 1 50° Fessenden’s (T. G.) Complete Farmer and Gardener.. ............. 1 50 Hields (Peat Guliare.ci.. oe) pacrinepsecies «ode ce (nena oe an aoe 1 25 Nhintcon Grasses, (new edition). -2 see: .ctsaeeceneses ee eae 2 50 > Mich Cows; and Dairy Husbandry = 3.2252 - hae ete 2 50 Ruller’s “(Grapes witirist..c. oo... ccceseex- ssaeceun ces pee oc eas Ate = 62) 2 SEE UVGOSCE Y A TCUEe s cacence cages oes Tpaakhestdee se aee ea eee eee 20 $62 SIMA Pie CMP ISG wees. cee nore eae a ae ae 1 50 Fruit Culture, (Thos. Geers), oc So cdse. 0c t.nce cee enema eas SS Guenon? Treatise on IMileh Cows. 2cce. 33205. ee ee eee 75 Grape Culture and the Strawberry, (R. Buchannan)............... 75 Harris’ Insects Injurious to Veeciaibn SP ee nes nt tee 4 00 Herbert, Hints to Horsekeepers Jaton. Lee eee nee res 1 75 Hind’s: Farriersend Studabook 4 3.34 ~2g ke See <2 52 toe bgO0 Pop Craltate. 2 teas odes ésisiaw epee 03 Peale kee ode soakoeee ere Fee
DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. 107 How to, buy aMarmiand Where toFind One. 4.) 05. ic.. esc... cae ihe) Edonpgselamadicn Gah ows, ( GLAY. |. ..-<25 cce- sie oconrn d= date tenseccsoacccnset no sees 1 Ds Johnston’s Agricultural Chemistry and Geology..................000. 1 75 Jena susheep.jowine and Poul y........... 222 wos een ccseceensosenes 1 50 iKerss Practical Landscape Gardening. s...0.0. cilscceese veces ceseseors 2 00 Kemp on Landscape Gardening................-.++. ooddc cabs nauenonacone 2 50 iimaless) Horticulture, (Owning)... 25. ....-.2.-..-<..sctoccoccnsceesne 2 00 amasiroth on the Hive and: Honey Bee. 7. cio. .2.... cs scneocnense ¢ 2 00 Leuchar’s How to Build and Ventilate Hot-Houses.................. 2 00 Liebig’s-(Justus) Familiar Science of Chemistry...................6. 75 Memnew-s Uustrated! Horse: DOctOr..... 2.22 cs cccnpssnss sone: seers scacs 3 5¢ MiciMamans American Gardenin gy... <......2sreckscioess ces nsicseeece vas 2 50 MiSenemmas, Cieneanmmet tale PT ECS) 5s caves ves. 0te oe oc awsiecs ne vedtsivdacescse vce 75 Miles on the Horse’s Foot, and How to Keep it Sound.............. 3 Munn’s (B.) Practical Land Drainer...............---.sssceseseceeeenene 79 MEUM, Om BOC WLOO Me. - mode ao ue dn sn+-aswesrees oe weaves sesceos sence: 1 75 Vibrate ete al UK OV LGW 2. ss anes. cate-vescrisclnevere scones ctecen ete seetince 1 25 Olcott’s Sorgho and Imphee, the Chinese and African Sugar Canes, 1 25 HeeneMee SOL a WOK OULU ioun.0 soaeseereeescecscsicnssneteseccensstsaevee 7d Peduews Barmer s Mand Measurerc..... 20: cccc-s2sccces-sncnessescceet 60 -Parsonuss History and Culture of the Rose...............ceseerecbieceoes 1 50 Pereeamdam Ses OO Ol VOSS sc cseesocese tec: coonse nes sede steed skt> cecdseadec 3 00 nneminem cBonqueus, GE arTISN) 5.52: ssa +.-.csccetat cose scategenseassceeae 1 00 Quimby’s Mysteries of Bee-Keeping......... ccscccececoccesesessescness 1 75 Rand’s Flowers for the Parlor and Garden................2...seeseeee 3 00 wae ramden Wlowers, (Whustrateds) oi 22 sdscc ue scsewseseecccetses 3 00 Beret akay aid Le CUMer DUDS <. .Uiil..n.se senses cedsceleosihs toscsscesces 3 00 Randall’s Fine Wool Sheep Husbandry.............c..cc. cee coe eececeees 1 00 es Sheep Husbandry Im Texas s50.. tec cc ences Bee OE 1 50 Ruiveris Orchard HOuse...0.5..5005.5.0cne+s00 Wee bela duc same bbe se accuse seenee es 50 SeemitanTimce MRM Garde moors. cs Letveceengvecseecs sonnets ctseeds 1 00 Picken cOncOMmt Me LOH CY Bee. oo... Ncsce.s.es 0. csdscoceldessassae csesonses 30 - IMMUNO MPENONES One cae wak cos hCCG «ne oo ccs sanescnc a desk caeaiees oust 30 ROS e UMN IG Sline wae ne saee'. She nbs es ienckecs cacetececeucteidte Soacaces eavinins 3 Smith’s Landscape Gardening, Park and Pleasure Grounds...... 1 50 pace We Cac uimure OF tle Grape, ..-. 0. cc cnecss venectesescoses sos 3 00 Semeneken Gardener Ss Text-Book.. 0. 3>.... Jecscsecccsgeessesccnten veses 75 Thomas’ American Fruit Culturist (new edition)..........:....c.00 3 00 amen (J. A.) Cotton Planter’s’ Manual. 2.02.0... ......cssscc.seec ene 1 50 “LOTS DGC CITE LE Th are epee BOL BRN ROBB GEOG shoekt nenHb aR MESBeE NORE 380° eM MC eR VOM hoes 222 aK SEE Suto. <i. ois sctsecses vecien cnet onanecece 1 60 ERIE OLA CSc 56 oes san ceke eevee there seneorenttece secant soses cate 3 00 Warder’s (J. A.) Hedges and Evergreens..............: See iacasee oe el 50 GPM Ge SG CA PEIIES foro ee cnsi cose scccda ts s sadeesdsaeveecohes cus sncnedes. lo) a Wu Migy AEE OUSES 5 5 SoC cat atds pecs Sassen acces capes te vv mofon 1 50 pre #8 ee OREN. Sass ED. swe sccee ser th sissies ce sacecvee 1 00 Youatt, Breeds and Management of Sheep.............065+ ee cas rains 1 00 ame Mee MMI ETI ONGC ALCL. <2. arwaugseo-nccvsnisccorcese sccocessetouss 1 50 Semen sooner on’ thie HOrse 55.0... isvceesscueces eccasenseseesee 1 50 eatin, (Stevens) on the Hog... .........a-es.ceesteones 1 00 oessaerondall: Shepherd's Own Pook. .........cccccccsesseese ses 3 00 Young Parmer’s Manual and Workshiop...........)....ceeeeseees sohuietis 1 50 Mouse sMlcments Of Atrigult ure. .i..cgs.cescceecessseseesees seats cae te 1 00
DREER’S GARDEN CALENDAR. HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Averancator, or Tree Pruning Shears, for poles, from $3 00 to 6 00 Large size “s we ‘ sliding cut, “ 6 ADO ge OO HHedee. or Box SWeais.. ss. 01 1-s sees. -25ecerearesaeene seas eee 1 (as a3 6G Lawn 6 Swath tiv Wheels... sa.cecoad eta 4 00 Grass Border Sides 3) Pun peat ee ees Sr em eh co o 6 2 S et awlbhow heel a cn. sas canons eee 4 CO Ladies’ Garden or Box Shears...........ssssce+ 0+ ceases coeee 1.60 to 2 CO Leng-Handled Lopping. Shears... sciess cnriazseacene onasee-ne 2 50 * 3 80 Hand-Pruning Shears, serviceable for Pruning Fruit Trees, Grape- vines, WEG a dals Scone aduane tee epee 1 OG. Sheet 50. -- Hand-Pruning Shears, with SIN ING. CUibyixaeasmeewecintae = 2 50 3-50 ‘Vine Scissors, for thinning out Gr ape8neeaseeneniges I 0 120 Grass Edging Knives, for paring the edges of gtasS...3,1 SO * 900 RK Shears, with Springs ee pe Oe Flower Scissors or Gatherer s, for cutting and holding the HOWGTSES Seseh can chia CSR ced pets <p EEE on Ad Rene ee eee , QO“ te Pruning Seissors, bow handlés....:.gs.c<- conc-nee-eeenn cee GS. > eee a KC sliding cut, bow handle... <2... .p-ncon0 200" <o38 Pruning Knives, Saynor’s various patterns..............0+ 1 OO 3 ae ed és furner's, Wostenhohn.. .. cas sscane non eS Gara fia = 885 == 2.0 vac soawenectewn naeees Rene aesteeat enero Budding ‘* Saynor’s, various patierns SEE teaceree 1° PO SF o ee EWP ReTS; AUGoase cards ee eee eee 1 00.1 Asparagus ‘“ Be obs to eee pcisis) Semelo pais memes 5 een he ee Pruning Saws, from 14 to 20 inches.......... Bates Sa Un ee” Grafting Saws, be ia sine aeenn s nce o sdapee aeons ce ae 16 Pruning ‘ with sockets for long handles.............. 3 Garden Rakes, wrought 100 2...cs.c..s.en0sjecses-- aseraceeeeee 50, ee 2 fs oA ASL BLCEl oscctnaic.ateruaaat oa eee nae aaa A200 6S Sk: e« Reels, ‘to wand and: carry: lines.) e.cncesece onan 100 3.1 ee Tanes. 90, 180: te. 300 feet ...c.5..25 2 oranda see cae Ga- * 5 Es PPT ONWV CIS ce oes eces enn cesoes tacuk es ome career jen aoene Oks Hed Re ce COPE S 55. oh ce ok sa cca ese Se ne ea eee AQ. (ee Pnolish= Law. Ralees scsi g sess crea beak ee ances eee 38 00 “« 5 es Patent Rivet Back Lawn Scythes......... ........ 175 “ 25 Ee = se Grass Hooles,-.arceccoseas ee SG eat: Spading or Garden Forks......... » cde ort pacenea teen a= EEE T2528 2 Water itie Pots occ. « edoccenasainse-ra wonsnayannce canons sate eeenee ee 1.06.43 Garden: Hoes, cast. steel, all SiZeS... x. coces + scacwssnc sonsaceme 40 « 1 Duteh or Scuffie Hoes, best cast steel.............-.ss.eccees St ee Ladies’ and Children’s Garden Tools, in seis.. 150 «.§ Green-House Syringes, of brass, Reid’s Patent, “with two extra rose att ached, bail valve... .cs-sseuseee == 10 00 “12 URIR EEO Syringes, brass, for ladiewis. tae 5 00 “« 6 sie tin, brass tops and valves......... 1 a ae Bill” Hooks' 225.4 5.2 .---s- -.ns0s 00 nos ape eee nee 130.2% 2 RCV LWO Se Goce agente See uteen.. «+ ane ahe eEEeer nee taass = 2 Welsh Sey the Stones. 22220. .2. eos aaa te es eas Daisy Grubs. ..c. ane.. 79. Dock Extractors... 2020s. d.0 pe 1
Dibbles for Trausplanting.........2....000.. if BRAE SSR S oss OO
COMMENDATORY.
Self-praise is no recommendation, nor are newspaper puffs reliable. We hold that the unsolicited testimonials of our customers are far more satis- factory, and, therefore, take the liberty of offering a few extracts from letters received from our friends, in various sections of the country, as an evidence of the reliability of our seeds, and the practicability of packing and forward- ing plants to a distance with safety.
Chicago, March 11, 1867.
“The Seeds you sent me last year, gave me every satisfaction. The Simon’s E. Beet I tried against all the other early sorts, and it proved 7 to 9 days earlier. The Phlox Drummondii was the admiration of all. I think every seed must have grown.” JOHN GOODE.
Saginaw City, Mich., March 22, 1867.
“The seeds you sent me last year gave satisfaction, the Pansies particu- larly; some of the plants grown from seed you sent me, took the premium at our County fair.” Stewart B. WILLIAMS.
Knoxville, Tenn., March 13, 1867.
“Tam very glad to have found a reliable house in your business, for I expect to have occasion to make many little bills from time to time.”
O. P. TempPLe. Dublin, Ohio, March 6, 1867.
“Your package of seeds came duly to hand, please accept my thanks for
the bountiful supply.” JoHn R. STANBERRY.
Pleasant Ridge, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Feb. 28, 1867. “Last year I purchased of you quite a collection of Garden and Flower Seeds, which proved in nearly every case satisfactory. My flowers were the wonder of the community, and a great source of pleasure to myself and family.” Mrs. Augusta J. PEAT.
New Lisbon, Ohio, April 5, 1867. “My seeds from you last year succeeded admirably. I took the first pre- mium on Asters, and Pansies at our county fair.” Mrs. EH. J. Britron.
De Valls’ Bluff, Ark., April 20, 1867.
“T received collection of Plants on 16th inst., in good order, and notwith- standing the unfavorable weather, and their long journey, I think most of them will live. I will try and send you a hundred dollars next spring.”
Mrs. Cora C. Bancrort. Vicksburg, April 22, 1867.
“TY write to thank you for the plants that have arrived safely, and are
beautiful.” M. C. JENKINS. Chicago, May 8, 1867.
“ Everything came in perfect order, the bulbs and plants were beautifully packed, and as fresh as if just taken from the ground.”
Mrs. Dr. Gro. C. Jones.
Platisburg, N. Y. May 22, 1867.
“TJ received the Box of Plants and Seeds. I need only say that they gave perfect satisfaction, many of the plants being much larger and stronger than I expected. Please accept my most sincere thanks for the ‘Extras.’ ”’
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