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OR the information of the thousands who will see our Catalougue for the first
a time, we will state that we have been in the business for twenty-three years,
having at this time, a large list of customers in every State and Territory, and send-
ing out more greenhouse plants by mail than any firm in New England; also, that
our flower seeds have a national reputation, especially the Collections, which are the
most popular of any twenty-five cent packets offered by any seedsmen in the United
States. We have added new office, shipping and seed-room, new Palm and Fern
house, and a new first-class propagating house. But few firms in the country have

the equal of our present facilities for the production of first-class plants. We respect-
fully solicit a trial order from this Catalogue.

TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

Please observe the following when ordering: Write name of each article on
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or Street number. By conforming to above hints you will greatly assist in the prompt
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dollar. Do not send us private checks on country banks, but procure them on Boston
or New York.

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JANUARY 1, 1895. ELLIS BROS., Keengz, N. H.

PRICE LIST OF BEDDING PLANTS IN QUANTITY,

Dozen. Hundred.
Sweet Alyssum, double Tom Thumb, and Mammoth, $0.50 $4.00
Ageratum, purple or white, .60
Achryanthus, .60 4.00
Coleus, assorted varieties, 75 5-00
Geraniums, double or single, white, scarlet or assorted, 1.00 §.00
Salvia, Bon-jire, dwarf, scarlet, 75
Asters, Vicks’, Semple’s, Comet or Truffant’s, 50 3-00
Feverfew, dwarf, white, .60 4.00
Heliotrope, Mrs. Burgess, best bedder, 275 6.00
Heliotrope, Mrs. Burgess, best bedder, larger, 1.00 8.00
Pansies, fine plants, 50 3.00
Verbenas, fine plants, assorted colors, .60 4.00
Carnations, assorted colors, 1.00 6.00

The above plants are grown in two and one-half and three inch pots, and are
strong and healthy for bedding out. Prices are net, xo discount or premium; all by
express at these prices, and at buyer’s expense. Correspondence solicited with regard
to any stock in this Catalogue, if wanted in quantity of one-half dozen or more of a kind.

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Crimson Rambler.
This superb novelty is
of the Polyantha class,
and was originally re-
ceived from Japan, and
introduced into Eng-
land in the fall of 1893.
The plant is of very
vigorous growth, mak-
ing shoots from eight
to ten feet during the
season, rendering it a
charming pillar Rose.
It is also magnificent
in bush form, and for
covering buildings,
trellises, etc., it cannot
be excelled. One of
the striking character-
istics of this Rose is its
remarkable color,
which is of the bright-
est crimson, which re-
mains undimmed to
the end, showing none
of the objectionable
purplish tint so com-
mon in crimson Roses.
The flowers are pro-
duced in great pyra-
midal panicles or truss-
es, each carrying from
thirty to forty blooms,
the individual flowers
measuring about one
to oneanda half inches
in diameter, and remaining perfect on the plant for upwards of two weeks with their
freshness of color unimpaired. The foliage is bright green and glossy, and contrasts
finely with the bright crimson of the flowers. It is said to be exceedingly hardy,
having successfully withstood the test in exposed situations of two very severe winters
in England. We have not had an opportunity to test its hardiness here, but from all
appearances we think it is hardy. We recommend this novelty as being a new Rose
of great importance and value. This Rose received gold medals from the National
Rose Society of England, and the National Horticultural Society of France, the Inter-
national Horticultural Exposition at Earl’s Court, as well as numerous first-class
certificates. (See cut.) Price 30 ts.

Inconstant Beauty, (or the Rose of many colors). A wonderful new Rose,
deriving its name of ‘‘Inconstant Beauty” (Beauté Inconstante), from its quality of

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producing flowers of different shades on the same plant, Thecolors vary from crimson
to light pink, through shades of tawny red, light yellow with orange and citron-red
center, pale flesh with pink center, orange chrome and deep rose, all these colors being
frequently seen on one bush at the same time. The beauty of color effects is indes-
cribable. Plant strong and vigorous, flowers full and double. It is a true Tea Rose,
consequently ever-blooming and deliciously fragrant. If not identical with the Rose
called ‘‘ Jewel,” it is so similar that only an expert could tell them. Price 20 cts.

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PELARCONIUMS. “724...
Mad. Vibert (new). Fine black
maroon blotches bordered fiery red,
the flower entirely edged with rose.
Vigorous grower, fine habit and free
bloomer. A grand flower, best of
allthe newsorts. Plants very scarce.
\ (See cut.) Price 50 ¢ts.
Mrs. Robt. Sandiford (new).
\ Grand white variety, flower large
‘size, well doubled, beautifully ruf-
fled along the edge of the petals,
and of glistening snow white, called
double white from’ the crimped and
fluffy appearance of the flower,
which has alsoan extra petal, allow-
ing it readily to pass for a double
white bloom. The most decided
novelty in Pelargoniums introduced
for years. Price 40 As.
Madam Thibaut. White, richly
blotched and marbled with rose,
the upper petals marked with crim-
son maroon; large white center,
immense trusses of large, fine flow-
ers with undulated petals. A strong grower. Price-2'5)/cts.
Apple Blossom. One of the finest blooming house plants in our entire list.
People never tire of this, the freest flowering of all the Pelargoniums. Flowers,
shades of pink and white, and slightly frilled. It flowers from eight to ten months of
the year, and when at its best, the flowers are so profuse they nearly hide the foliage,
it being one mass of pink and white; well named ‘‘Apple Blossom.” Price 20 Gs.
Victor (Maddons). Color of upper petals almost a black, and very velvety; lower
ones a bright lively crimson; center pure white, covering nearly one-half of bloom;

florets extremely large and very showy. The finest of its class. Price 20 éts.
AAW Belle Blonde. Color, clear rose; large maroon blotch onthe upper petals; a very
freé bloomer; a standard variety; strong growth. Price 15 ¢ts.

Fred Dorner. Flowers large and perfect, in medium trusses, of the ‘‘ Odier” style
of Fancy Pelargoniums, with five blotched petals; throat and edge of pure white, each
petal tinted towards the center with a rich carmine-pink, with a blotch on each petal,
of which the upper two are the larger. It commences to bloom in December, continu-
ing until July, fully seven months in the year. For a winter blooming plant it is
unsurpassed, flowering freely and abundantly in ordinary living room. Price 30 ¢ts.

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Lucy Morton. A fine light variety; nearly pure white, blotched. Price 15 cts.
Gen. Taylor. A splendid and easily grown variety; color carmine with crimson

blotch; large florets. Price 15 cts.
L’Avenir. A fine striped variety; color, a beautiful shade of crimson, spotted
and striped white; very strong growth, free-flowering. Price 15 és.
Black Prince. Deep blotch covering greater part of petals, shading off to reddish
color, lighter margin; very dwarf and a free bloomer. Price 20 ts.
Rob Roy. Purple lower petals, top petals black, with purple edge; a desirable
sort. Price 20 ts.
SWAINSONIA.
Swainsonia, IRS
Galegifolia Alba. et

A most desirable
ever-blooming
plant, with pure
white flowers,
produced in
sprays of from
12 to 20 flowers
each, the indi-
vidual blooms
resembling a
Sweet Pea. Asa
decorative plant
for the window
or conservatory we know
of nothing that will give
as much satisfaction as
the ‘‘Swainsonia.” Its
easy culture, growing in
almost any light position ;
its freedom of bloom,
rarely ever being out of
bloom, and the grace and beauty
of the flower and entire plant,
will undoubtedly make this one
of the most popular plants in
cultivation. Can be grown asa
climber, by tying to stake or
trellis; or by nipping out top,
it will make fine bushy pot plant.
Worthy of growing for the beauty of foliage alone, it being very airy and graceful.
(See cut.) Price 20 ts.

COSMOS.

New Mammoth, Zriinda (white) and Roseta (pink). A grand improvement
on ordinary Cosmos. The splendid flowers on long stems, measure thirteen to fifteen
inches in circumference; the petals are broad and deeply lined; the plants are very
strong and vigorous, and more floriferous than the old varieties. Two splendid novel-
ties from California. Ready Aprilist. Price 15 ¢ts. each; the two sorts, 25 cts.

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CLERODENDRON.

Clerodendron. Our
engraving gives an excel-
lent idea of the beauty of
this plant. The large,
tropical looking leaves and
compact heads, of most
exquisite waxy white flow-
ers, are as delicious in
fragrance as a Gardenia or
Jessamine. A single
bunch could well form a
bouquet in itself. Add to
this its easy growth as a
pot plant and the fact that
it is almost hardy, and
little more is needed to
makeit popular. A native
of China, which, more-
over, is entirely hardy in
the south, where it thrives
well, and forms a beauti-
ful, spreading bush of
rapid growth. (See cut.)

Price 25 ¢ts.

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Mary Semple. A new branching,
late blooming sort; color, delicate pink,
blooms very large, similar to Japanese
Chrysanthemums. The grandest col-
ored Aster we have ever grown. We
take pride in the fact that we were the
first to offer this fine Aster to retail
trade. The blooms sold in Boston
market at a higher price than any
other sort, it being an excellent variety
for cutting; also, one of the best for
ornamental bedding.

Price 50 Cts. per doz.

Semple’s White. A white branch-
ing variety, similar to above except
color; give these two sorts good soil
and plenty of room, and you will have

Price 50 ¢ts. per doz.
Vick’s New Branching. A fine white Aster, quite similar to ‘‘ Semple’s White.”
‘Price 50 cts. per doz.

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Comet, (White Giant). The best white Aster in the world; this is distinct from
any other ‘‘Comet” Aster, being much stronger and larger in growth; flowers large,

on long branching stems; very fine for cutting. Price 50 cts. per doz.
Comet, (pink or purpie). Splendid half dwarf Asters; flowers, perfection in form
and beauty. Price 50 cts. per doz.

Truffant’s Perfection. A first-class, large-flowering Aster; in colors, white, pink,
purple, red. Price, good plants, 30 és. per doz.; pot grown plants, 40 &s. per doz.
Asters ready.after April 1st. Seed of above Asters, see pages 58 and 59.

PHYCELIUS CAPENSIS.

Cape Fuchsia. Seldom have
J we seen a plant so charming and
free-blooming. During our past
dry summer it was never out of
flower. Plants barely a few inch-
es high, bear from ten to twenty,
long spikes, completely crowded
with showy scarlet, drooping
flowers, persistently produced
from May until late autumn,
when they can be brought in for
winter blooming. It is also a
good bedding plant, grown sin-
gly or in masses; does well in
poor soil, moist or dry, and will
probably prove hardy. (See
cut. ) Price 25 ts.

CREVILLEA.
Robusta, (7he Silk Oak).
= = A magnificent plant for decorat-
a ese= ing purposes, of rapid, easy
—— growth, finely cut foliage, rival-
ing a rare Fern. The young
growing leaves are a light bronze color, the tips being covered with a soft down, closely
resembling raw silk, hence the name of ‘‘Silk Oak.” In its native place it attains
magnificent proportions; bright, orange-colored flowers. Price 20 ts.

ANEMONE.

Whirlwind. New double white, introduced last season by the Vicks, with follow-
ing description, not yet tested by us. A semi-double form has been obtained of the
beautiful autumn-blooming White Anemone, which is proved to be a permanent variety.
In habit the plant is like the well known White Japan Anemone, the same strong
growth and healthy foliage, and perhaps even more abundantly blooming. The flow-
ers, which are two and a half to three inches across, have several rows of white sepals,
and the blooms last much longer than those of the single variety. In most severe
climates, a hard winter sometimes kills the crowns of unprotected plants of both the
White and Red Japan Anemone, but aftera test of five winters with the plants wholly
exposed, the double variety has remained entirely without injury, showing that it is
hardier than the other forms in cultivation. The plants grow quite evenly in height,
from two to three feet; large foliage. Price 25 cts.

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BOUCAINVILLEA CLABRA.

- Sanderiana (new). It affords us
great pleasure to offer this new and
useful flowering plant; small and large
plants alike being covered with blos-
soms. Even plants in thumb-pots,
were laden with bloom. ‘The house in
which our plants have been cultivated
has been a sheet of flowers from May
until December, the plants carrying
large numbers of brilliant blossoms.
Many excellent judges state that this
will be a favorite market plant, as it
produces as freely as a Fuchsia its
dazzling rosy crimson flowers, lasting
so long in perfection, and produced in
smallest pots, under all conditions, in
amazing profusion. A first-class cer-
tificate was awarded Messrs. Sander &
Co., by the Royal Horticultural Society
for this new plant. We have but
recently placed this plant in stock;
above description, is from the intro-
ducers, Sander & Co., of England.
(See cut.) Price 40 cts.

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Finger Tips. A new plant of great value for many purposes. The fleshy, round,
bright green leaves, of the thickness of a pencil and three to four inches long, grow
so close together as to form a green carpet, and should make it useful for bedding out,
as it stands the longest drought. For rockeries it is excellent, and as a window plant
few have its equal. Moreover, it produces in long succession, large clusters of waxy-
like flowers of creamy whiteness, retaining their exquisite vanilla-like fragrance for
weeks. Easily grown. Price 20 Cts.

MANETTIA.

Cordifolia. One of the most showy and attractive summer vines and entirely dis-
tinct from the well known ‘“‘ Manettia” vine. It is of rapid growth, with deep green
foliage, and a wonderful profusion of crimson-scarlet tubular flowers one and a half
inches long. These are borne on longer stems than the ordinary ‘‘ Manettia,” and
when grown on a trellis, the flowers grow outward so that the whole surface is a mass
of flowering crimson-scarlet of a most pleasing shade, and of sharp contrast to the
foliage. Owing to the length of the stems and graceful form of the flowers, the slight-
est breeze gives them a graceful wavy motion, which adds wonderfully to their attrac-
tiveness. As a summer climber, in a position where a graceful vine is required, it has
no equal, beginning to flower early in July, and continuing one mass of bloom until
cut down by severe frosts. This vine is not effected by first frosts that cut down other
tender vines. For other vines, see page 38. Price 10 cts.

FERGUS FALLS, MINN., Oct. 30, 1894. Sivs:—The plants and bulbs I ordered from you sometime ago,
were promptly received in good condition. Thanking you for your courtesy, I am respect ialy,
; ARY L. ELY.

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CAREX.

Japonica Variegata. The ex-
quisite gracefulness of this decora-
tive gem, is well shown in our
engraving, and will find a place for
it among Palms, Ferns and Drace-
nas. Indeed, its slender green
foliage, edged with white, cannot be
equaled by any other plant. It is
extremely easy to grow, will stand
heated atmosphere with impunity,
and can be carelessly handled with-
out being damaged. Decidedly a
plant for indoor culture, and yet it
is quite hardy in the garden.
Another valuable introduction by
Messrs. Veitch & Sons, of England,
who were awarded a first-class cer-
tificate for it by the Royal Horti-
cultural Society. (See cut.)

Price, small plants, 25 cts.

Nasnua, N. H., April 12, 1894.—£i/its
Bros. Dear Sirs: The box of plants arrived
all right, everything was packed so beauti-
fully; they opened so fresh and looked so
nice, I was delighted with them.

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DAISY.

Giant White, or Mammoth Paris Daisy. A new large-flowering, semi-double
variety of the true ‘‘ Marguerite” of the Paris markets; large, pure white flowers,
three inches in diameter, with a double row of petals surrounding the golden yellow
disk. It is a vast improvement, in size of flower, on the old ‘‘ Marguerite,” being
twice as large and more numerous petals; lasting longer. It makes a grand displayin
a pot during the winter months, and will eventually supersede the old form completely.
It originated in California, and is now offered for the first time to the retail trade.

Price 20 cts.

VIOLET.

California (new). This California wonder, has just been introduced. They say
of it, that it will without doubt be a leading novelty next season, but to allow our retail
customers to give it an earlier trial, we offer it this season, but do not vouch for value.
Description: ‘‘ The California,” the wonderful new Violet, has been in course of pro-
pagation for three years. A large marketable stock has been worked up, and it is now
offered as a tried sterling novelty. ‘*The California” will undoubtedly be the leading
cut flower novelty in the eastern cities next season. Plant, vigorous and absolutely
free from disease; flowers immense in size; color clear violet-purple (does not fade
out); fragrance intense: flowers borne on strong stems ten to fourteen inches in
length; several hundred flowers have been picked from a single plant, and in size from
a fifty-cent piece to that of a silver dollar. Price 25 cts.

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LYCHNIS.

Flos Cuculi Plenissima
Semperflorens. We are g/@ Vieee—
pleased to offer our|cus- f{\ WA
tomers an entirely |new
plant for summer or Wwin-
ter blooming. It was re-
cently imported from Ger-
many, and we are among
the first to offer it in|this
country. We tested it last
winter and recommend it
to our customers as a very
fine addition to our win-
ter-blooming plants.) Of
easiest culture, requiring
no special care, strong
and quick in oat and
almost ever-blooming.
Flowers rose color, and in
large clusters, having a
very light or feathery ZN a S
appearance. It ¢an be NE 'QeENG ee tl CON
planted out in summer, 7 Se : Ps ike ee
where it continues to
bloom till wanted again
for winter blooms, or it
can remain there over
winter, it being a hardy perennial. The following is from foreign description. Dr.
L. Wittmack, of Berlin, says of this new Lychnis: ‘‘It is a variety which defies all
description as regards rich bloom and the beauty of the delicate rose-colored flowers.”
Only a glance at our illustration, which was made from a photograph of a five-months-
old plant, will give the reader an idea of the wealth of the blossoms. At the exposition
in Eberswalde;—all the world was delighted with it, and Dr. Hoffman, the court
gardener, designated it in his report on the exposition, justly as an extraordinarily
valuable novelty. Just as favorably was it judged at Hamburg, and was also shown at
Berlin by the Society for the Advancement of Horticulture, and was much admired.
(See cut.) Price 20 ts.

STROBILANTHES.

Dyerianus. This novelty received first prize at the International Quinquennial
Exhibition at Ghent; medal at World’s Columbian Exposition at Chicago. The
undulation on the surface of the foliage is furnished with a blueish metallic hue, shad-
ing into light rose with a light green margin. It surpasses the finest Coleus or Bego-
nia in the exquisite coloring of the leaves, besides which the long racemes of lovely
violet blossoms with which the plant is covered in mid-winter greatly enhances its
value, beauty and usefulness; a valuable bedding and decorative plant. This plant
will undoubtedly become universally popular on account of its brilliant and exquisite
coloring, its extraordinary easy growth and usefulness as a decorative plant.

Price 30 4s.

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ABUTILON.

Souv. de Bonn (new).
Without a doubt this is the
most beautiful of all the
Abutilons. The bright green
leaves are distinctly edged
with a broad, pure white
band, as shown in illustra-
tion. The long-stemmed
flowers are of golden yellow
color veined with scarlet, and
stand well outside the foliage,
producing a pleasing con-
trast. It is exceedingly flori-
ferous. Either bedded out
or as a pot plant, makes fine
specimens in a short time.
(See cyt.) Price 20 &s.

VMrs. G. Laing (new).
Immense flowers of soft,
rosy pink, of beautiful ex-
panded form; habit good,
and freein growth and bloom.
Flowers nice for cutting, as
the stems are long. A great
improvement on any variety
similar in color.
Price 20 ¢ts.
Golden Fleece (or Golden Bells). A fine yellow flowering Abutilon of strong,
vigorous habit and a very free bloomer. Color, rich golden yellow; flowers of large
size. A good winter bloomer. This variety blooms the entire year; one of the best
for summer bedding or winter window plants. Price 10 ¢ts.
Thompsoni-plena. A double Abutilon has never been produced until this was
obtained. Foliage beautifully mottled yellow and green; perfectly double flowers;
color rich deep orange, shaded and streaked with crimson. Price 10 «ts.
Firefly. By far the highest and brightest color of all the family, and one of the
freest bloomers. When grown ina pot it flowers all winter, and summer when planted
out; color nearest approach to scarlet of any yet introduced; flowers very large and
showy. Price 10 ts.
Boule de Neige. This is one of the best Abutilons yet introduced, with dark
green leaves and pure white flowers; it blooms freely, either as a bedding-out plant
or pot plant for winter. Price 10 ts.

BRUCMANSIA.

Arborea. This plant is one whose merits will in due time place it in every collec-
tion in the country. It blooms in window and conservatory, or it can be cultivated in
the garden during summer and wintered in a cellar.or pit. The flowers are drooping,
bell-shaped, over a foot long and eightor nine inches wide, of a creamy white color.
and very sweet. The striking beauty of a plant bearing a dozen or more of these *

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gigantic flowers cannot be described. They bloom very freely, and it is not uncommon
for a plant to have twenty or thirty blossoms open at once. They make magnificent
lawn plants when plunged into the ground during summer, and the fragrance of the
blossoms can be detected for a long distance. It is a very rapid grower and thrives
under all conditions. It is absolutely sure to thrive and bloom freely. Plants small
nough to go by mail make a rapid growth and bloom ina shorttime. Price 20 cs.

KOSTELETZKIA.

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Beauty). One of the best
floral novelties that has
appeared in many years.
The plant is a hardy per-
ennial of sturdy habit;
but blooms freely the first
year from seed. When
attaining its full growth,
which is not until the
second season, the plant
attains a height of three
to four feet, and a spread
of eighteen to twenty-four
inches, and so floriferous
the entire summer and
autumn months as to pre-
sent a solid mass of pink.
The blossoms are two to
two and one-half inches
in diameter, perfectly
flatand almost as regular
and round as silver dol-
lars; of the most tender,
bright rosy pink imagina-
ble, with delicate veinings
upon the petals; the reverse of the petals being silvery rose, lemon-yellow pistils
and stamens, producing a harmony of color truly poetical. It is of the easiest culture,
succeeding equally well in moist or dry situations, and always growing vigorously.
An entirely distinct plant from anything in cultivation, and cannot fail.to be a grand
addition to your list. It forms a tuberous root; easy to mail and easy to keep. (See
cut.) Price, Sood 100ts, 25 crs.,; seed, 2h.cts.

BECONIAS.

In no other class of plants has there been so much improvement, so many
additions in choice varieties, and so much progress in popularity during the past four
years, as in the Begonia. The reasons are: ease of culture, rapid growth, freedom
from insects, fine flowers, great variety and wonderful beauty of foliage, and all that
goes to make the window garden enjoyable, can be found with Begonias alone. Our

ollection is one of the finest in the United States. No expense spared to get the best
from the world’s most noted growers.
Pink Wreath. A new dwarf everblooming variety. Flowers pure white, with a

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perfect wreath or border of bright pink around each floret. Growth similar to ‘‘Ver-
non,” but with larger blooms. Price 20 ts.

-—~ Duchartrei (new). A strong, free grower, leaves purplish red; foliage very

abundant; blooms in large panicles, stems of extra length, bloom somewhat resembles
that of ‘‘Metallica,” but is much larger, of glistening texture; pink in the bud and
white in bloom. a Price 40 ts.
Speculata. Quite a novelty in
Rex type. Leaves are in the form of
a grape leaf. Color a bright green,
with a background of chocolate; veins
of a light pea-green, the whole leaf
spotted with silver. In bloom it is
magnificent, the panicles composed of
great numbers of individual pink
blooms, are lifted high and spray-like,
quite clear of the foliage. (See cut.)
Price 20 és.
Wonder (Semp. Incarnata). So
named for its wonderful flowering
qualities. It should be grown by
amateur and florist, as it is in flower
the entire year, and is especially pro-
fuse during winter,—including the
holidays—when flowers are so much desired. It is a great improvement on the old
variety ‘‘Incarnata,” so much used as a mid-winter flowering plant. It blooms in
elegant trusses of large, pure pale pink flowers, greatly admired. Price 25 és.
Dewdrop. One of the best flow-
ering Begonias ever obtained. Its
graceful flowers are produced in pro-

fusion during the winter months; it
can be planted out in the strong sun
in the spring, and will be one mass of
bloom the entire summer. It will
grow and thrive anywhere, and re-
quires no more care than a Geranium.
(See cut.) Price 10 és.
Olbia. A grand variety. The
leaves are from seven to ten inches in
diameter, and are separated into deep,
sharp points. The color is varying
shades of brown and red, the young
leaves being very bright. The ar-
rangement of the veins gives the leaf
an uneven surface. This variety soon attains a heavy main trunk, which carries the
branches into an erect form. It has large flowers of lemon-white. One of the richest
colored foliage varieties. Price 40 cts.
Souv. de F. Gaulain. A remarkably strong growing variety, of stiff, upright
habit; foliage very large, somewhat in style of ‘‘B. Rubra,” but more than twice as
large; flowers beautiful coral red, in large pendant pinacles similar to ‘‘Rubra,” but
very much larger. Price 15 ts.

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Louise Closson. One of the
richest and most beautiful of the
Rex family, of the ‘‘ Louis Chre-
tien” type, with larger and very
much brighter foliage. The color-
ing is simply magnificent; center of
leaf deep bronze with broad band
of silvery rose, edged bronze,
spotted rose. Extra fine. So much
finer than ‘‘ Louis Chretien” that
we drop that from our list. (See
cut.) Price 25 cts.

Queen Victoria (Rex). Solid
silver leaf of crepe-like texture, red
veins, and fluted edge; plant a
strong grower. Price 25 ¢ts.

Incarnata. A splendid winter
flowering plant. About the Christ-
mas holidays this is covered with
one mass, from top to bottom, with x
bright pink flowers, looking like one huge bouquet. The Christmas Begonia.

Price 10 cts.

Countess Louise Erdody. This is the Be-
gonia of all the Begonias, and a plant of unusual
beauty and growth. It was originated from seed
by the gardener of Count Erdody, a Hungarian
nobleman. The leaf, which has a metallic lustre,
appears dark silvery in the center, shading into
coppery rose toward the margin, which is broad-
ly and evenly edged with the same hue, but
darker and more brilliant. The veins are yel-
lowish green on both sides, accompanied by a
dark green ribbon, while owing to an elegant
undulation of the leaf, they run in a sort of
groove close to the margin of the leaf. The
striking peculiarity, however,“vhich distinguish-
es it from all other Begonias, consists in the fact
that the two lobes at the base of the leaf do not
grow side by side, but one of them winds ina
spiral-like way until in a full grown leaf there
are four of these twists lying on the top of the
leaf nearly two inches high. (See cut.) Price ty Cus:

Metallica. A variety with a peculiar metallic-like lustre, and charming rose-
colored flowers; a very worthy variety, combining both beauty of leaf and flower in
the same plant. Winter flowering; extra. Price, 10.to 25 cts.

Rex Varieties. A magnificent class of house plants, remarkable for the variety
and beautiful markings of the foliage; well adapted to vases and baskets in shady
situations; also very fine ornamental plants for window, but should be kept where it is
warm and not too sunny. Price, older sorts, small plants, 15 éts.; large, 25 to 50 cts.;
new and rare sorts, small plants, 25 cts. each. ‘

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flowering sorts, this would be
our choice. Its short sturdy
growth, medium size thick heavy
foliage, continuous and wonder-
ful profusion of flowers, will
give this first place as the model
Begonia. The flower trusses
are fine; buds ne&rly crimson;
open flowers, shading from dark
to light pink, forming a most
pleasing combination of colors.
(See cut.) Price 15 ts.
Pictaviense (Scharfliana X
Metallica). This cross has pro-
duced a plant of fine habit, fine
foliage and fine flower. The
leaves are intermediate between
the two parents, both in size and
form; the under side is a rich
purplish red, the veinings very
prominent,andthe face of the leaf
a fine bronzy green. Price 15 ts.

CATALOGUE.

Vernon (new). One of the
very best summer or winter
blooming Begonias. Flowers
when very small, and is literally
covered with flowers as the
plants attain age and strength.
Numerous flowers are of a bril-
liant orange-carmine color, and
the foliage a glossy red which
grows more intense with the ad-
vancing season, the staminate
flowers with their bright yellow
centers give the last note of color
and contrast admirably with
brilliant red flowers and metallic
foliage. Above all, it blooms
with the greatest profusion
throughout the entire year, and
is destined to be one of the most
popular of bedders for parks and
lawns, as well as highly satis-
factory for pot culture. (See
cut.) Price, plants, 15 ts. ;
seed, 10 &s. per pkt.

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\ lementina (new). A cross between Rex and ‘‘ Diadema.” ‘The color of the
stem and upper surface of the leaf is a beautiful bronze-green, ornamented with large
silver spots, arranged parallel with the ribs of the leaf; the underside is a bronzy red,
producing a beautiful effect. Amn easy and rapid grower. (See cut.) Price 20 cs.

Bertha McGregor. A splendid new seedling and one of the most beautiful fancy
Begonias yet seen. <A cross between the ‘‘ Rex” and flowering section, showing a
combination of coloring and great freedom of growth, together with fine habit, which
will make it of great value to both amateur and florist. It grows readily under
ordinary treatment. Leaf six by nine inches, long pointed and with six deep notches,
producing foliage in abundance; the center of leaf is small, dark and palm-shaped;

@ body of leaf being solid silver, outlined with bronze; elegant. Price 25 ts.

Manicata Aurea (new; from Italy). A very beautiful and distinct ornamental
Begonia, with clear and glossy green foliage, marked and blotched with cream color,
deepening to bright canary; flowers pink, lace-like, in long spreading panicles. Its
heavy glossy leaves being boldly blotched with a rich golden cream, and a clear
carmine etching in the matured leaves, altogether making the handsomest variegated
plant known. Price, small plants, 30 4s.

Paul Bruant. A free growing variety and one that soon makes a fine specimen
plant of bushy tree form. Leaf is of heavy texture and a deep olive green color.
The flowers are produced very freely on long, graceful stems. Color, delicate rose,
changing to. white. Price 20 cts.

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Argentea Guttata. This variety
has purple-bronze leaves, oblong in
shape, with silvery markings, and
is in every way a most beautiful
Begonia. It produces white flowers
in bunches on ends of growth
stems. It-will be splendid for house
culture. (See cut.) Price 15 ts.

Sutton’s White Perfection. In
this Begonia we have the finest
white, both as a house plant and
also for cut flower purposes, that
we have ever seen. It is a continu-
ous bloomer, both summer and
winter. Plant of strong, robust
growth, foliage dark green, flowers
large and pearly white, on long
stems. Price 10 ¢ts.

Perle de Paris (Rex). Leaf
cup-shaped, of a clear dark metallic
silvery color with a reddish tint;
back of leaf red and green. One of the best large-leaved varieties. Price 25 cts.

Tuberous-rooted. These splendid new
Begonias are very beautiful, and unsur-
passed for bedding or pot culture. The
plants present a striking appearance,
being covered with magnificent showy
flowers. The bulbs or tubers can be
easily grown, requiring like Gloxinias,
light loamy soil and a somewhat shaded
situation. After blooming all summer,
the bulbs, if in beds, should be taken up
in November, dried off like Gladiolus,
and packed in a box of coarse sand placed
in a dry place, secure from cold; they
will then be ready for the next season. If
in pots, they can be gradually dried off in
November by withholding water; when
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bulbs in a dry warm place, until spring,
when the roots should be shaken out and
re-potted. All our bulbs of this variety
are from the celebrated Griffin strain, the most noted in the world. We can furnish
the following colors: red, white, pink, and yellow. (See cut.)

Price 25 éts. each; mixed, 15 ts. each.

Dr. Nachtigal. Flowers a tender rose color, and odorous; the only fragrant
Begonia that we know. It has large, deep green leaves, and is a strong, vigorous free-
flowering variety, of upright growth, bearing its flowers in immense panicles all
winter; this, with its fragrance, makes it a very valuable and novel sort.

Price 10 &s.

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Rubra. A fine acquisition to our winter flowering plants. The leaves are of the
darkest green; colors of flowers, scarlet-rose, glossy and wax-like. Price 10 cts.
Thurstonii. This new Begonia is a cross between ‘‘B. Metallica” and ‘‘ B. San-
guinea,” having the bright red foliage and veinings underneath the leaves, and bright
metallic green, shading to red, in the younger growth on top, with the deep veinings
of the ‘‘ Metallica” and smooth glossy leaves and red stems of the ‘‘Sanguinea;” the
flowers are a beautiful deep pink in bud, but when expanded become a beautiful shell-
pink. A grand improvement on ‘ Metallica;” larger and finer shaped leaves, with a
beautiful bronze shade; one of the best for pots, bedding, or vases. Price 15 ¢ts.
Multiflora. Winter flowering; constantly in bloom; a profusion of rosy pink
blossoms from November to April. Price 10 és.
Semperflorens Gigantea Ro-
sea. A wonderfully free bloom-
ing variety, flowering profusely
from October till May; very
popular on account of its mag-
nificent bunches of bright
cardinal flowers. The flowers
are by far the largest of the
species. The fact of its being a
true winter bloomer enhances
its value much. ‘To those who
wish an ideal Begonia, we can
heartily recommend this one.
(See cut.) Price 15 cts.
Gilsoni. This is the only
fine double-flowered Begonia
outside of the tuberous rooted
class. Flowers medium size and
perfectly double. Color white,
shaded carmine; robust grower.
Price 20 ¢ts.
McBethii. A beautiful
white or winter flowering sort,
of dense and finely cut foliage,
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Ricinifolia. A magnificent decorative plant; leaves of immense size and similar
in form to ‘‘ Ricinus.” Flowers in very large panicles on flower stalks two to three
and one-half feet high; light pink. Price, strong plants. 50 ¢ts. ; small, 15 cts.
Roi Ferd Major (Rex). Large silver leaf, center blotched dark green, edge
ruffled, and covered with blotches of dark green with red shading. Price) 25 cts.
Alba Picta. A distinct variety. Compact growth, having long, slender pointed
leaves on short stems. The leaves are glossy green, thickly spotted with silvery white,
spots graduating in size from center towards the margin. Price 10 ts.
Silver Queen. Nota new variety, but one that came to us with above name, and
we find it one of the finest of the Rex Begonias. The entire leaf is of a light silvery
color, veined green; flowers white, shaded pink. Price 15 cts.

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CARYOPTERIS.

Mastacanthus (Blue Spiraea). A nov-
elty from China; not fully tested by us,
but said to be a great acquisition. Fine
for bedding or as a pot plant, having
mass of flowers of the most pleasing, rich
lavender blue, a color so rare among
flowers. It grows more readily than a
wife Geranium, even in a dry spot, and it is

sure to become a favorite as a cut flower,
as a pot plant and for the garden. Plants
potted and brought into the house will
bloom profusely throughout the winter
months, and give an abundance of grace-
ful flowering branches. (See cut.)

Price 20 cts.

SANSEVERIA.

Zealanica. A beautiful plant, splen-
didly adapted for the decoration of draw-
ing-rooms and halls, as it stands drought
and dust with impunity. The leaves
grow to a length of three to four
feet, and are beautifully striped cross-
wise with broad white variegations on a
dark green ground. It is a rare and beau-

— tiful plant which should be abundantly
grown for pueiLinne out of the reach of sunlight, where other plants will not a
When you consider that it may be placed in any position in any room and do well, i
great usefulness is at once apparent. It has a singular beauty for decorative purposes
which other plants do not possess, and is useful both winter and summer.
Price 20 cs.

CARNATIONS.

The rich, spicy odor of the Carnation, combined with its varied colors, handsome
form, leaves but little to be desired. They are very easily grown, and bloom freely as
bedding plants in summer, or window garden in winter. Planted out in April they
will commence flowering in early summer, and continue until checked by heavy frosts
in autumn. If intended for winter flowers they should be gone over every three weeks,
and the young growth cut back to within four or five inches of the main stem. After
August Ist they should be allowed to grow and bud, as by September 15th they should
be taken up and potted. Carnations are a specialty with us, and we very much doubt
if our customers can find as select a list published in any florist’s catalogue in the
United States. Only the very best are allowed in our collection.

Jacqueminot. The best crimson Carnation ever introduced. It has been tested
three years, and still retains its vigorous constitution and grand qualities. Its color is
a solid brilliant crimson, (lacking any trace of black), blooms large and full, petals of
great substance, and being thrown well out of a strong calyx, before expanding,
removes the cause of splitting. The flower stems are long, stiff and wiry. The blos-
soms keep a long time when cut. Price 15 cts.

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Rose Queen. A splendid new sort of that most desirable and taking soft pure
rose color, so much admired by flower lovers. Extra fine as a pot plant, the blooms
being large and well formed, and on strong stems. It will also be in great demand as
a cut flower, for which it is highly recommended. Price 30 ¢ts.

The Stuart. Brilliant scarlet. An exceptionally bright color in a carnation.
This is not a red, but like that rich glowing scarlet so often found among Geraniums.
Growth very vigorous and strong; foliage large and deep green; flower stems long
and strong, carrying the large and finely formed flowers with scarcely any support;
flowers of good substance and excellent keeping qualities; calyx perfect; very free-
blooming from November to July. Price 15 és.

Uncle John. Pure white. An excellent new variety. Growth very strong and
luxuriant; flower stems long, wiry and very strong; calyx perfect; flowers large,
finely formed and of the purest white. Its free blooming cannot besurpassed. Flow-
ers can be kept in water and in perfect condition for two weeks. Price 15 cts.

Helen Keller. The finest variegated Carnation now on the market, so declared
the judges at the exhibition of the American Carnation society, 1894. Perfect form;
continuous bloomer; large size. Pure white with tracing of scarlet. Price 15 &s.

Portia. A valuable addition to the list of Carnations. Flowers of a brilliant
scarlet, and remarkably sweet-scented ; on this account, the flowers are always in great
demand. Planta strong grower of bushy habit. Price 10 ¢ts. 47g

Tidal Wave. The pink of
pinks—the tidal wave among
Carnations, Flowers very large
and very perfect in form; color
bright rosy pink, changing to a
beautiful soft pink with salmon +
shading, when flowers are fully ,S &
expanded. A very healthy
grower, and remarkably free,
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Lois C. Haettel (new). A
pure white variety of California \
origin, and one of the most pro- \\\
lific and continuous flowering
varieties ever introduced. The
petals are very heavily fringed,
giving it a peculiar lace-like ap-
pearance. The habit of the
plant is all that could be desired,
while in fragrance it rivals the EAA
hardy garden Pinks. A great favorite with us. Price 20 ts.

William Scott (new). Clear pink, early and free; the blooms are perfect and
good size. A great improvement over all the bright pink sorts; acontinuous bloomer.
Sure to please. Price 15 ¢ts.

Thomas Cartledge. A pure shade of carmine pink, slightly deeper than ‘‘ Tidal
Wave,” and in every way more desirable than that variety, being quick to come in
bloom; stéms long and erect, flowers full in center, of fine form, fragrant and produc-
tive, an unusually attractive plant and flower. ~ Price 10 cts.

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Lizzie McGowen. Its habit of growth is all that can be desired, being very vigor-
ous and healthy, and yet compact and neat. The flowers are pure white, with serrated
petals, and of good substance, keeping from ten to fifteen days after cutting. It is
borne on long stiff stems; does not burst. Price 10 ts.

Daybreak. It is with a sense of pleasure and pride that we offer to our customers
this Carnation. It is well known that we have sent out some of the most valuable
varieties grown in this country at the present time. Others have won a reputation,
but in ‘‘ Daybreak,” we have the very best, and the most valuable variety ever sent out.
It is of the most perfect habit, and after the first crop of bloom, every flower is borne
on long individual stems, there .ever being more than one budonastem. The flowers
are of the largest size, very double and full in the center, the center petals are slightly
raised; the petals are thick and of heavy texture, and the flowers keep perfect a long
time after cutting. In colorit is a beautiful and delicate pure bright flesh color with
no salmon shading, and is entirely distinct from any other variety now in cultivation.
Finest as a winter bloomer; also, the best of all Carnations for bedding and summer
bloom. At the great Chrysanthemum show of Massachusetts Horticultural society,
held in Boston, November, 1892, our exhibit of this variety took a special premium,
and was one of the greatest attractions of the exhibition. Price 15 és.

American Flag. Regularly
striped vivid scarlet and purest
white, and at first sight instantly
recalls our national flag, uniting
the red and white in the flower,
with foliage of metallic blue. It is
essentially a garden flower, will
grow and bloom in almost any sit-
uation, and can be had in bloom
every day in the year if it is potted
and taken indoors inthe fall. Itis
a wonderfully vigorous grower and
profuse bloomer, possessing in a
marked degree the rich clove fra-
grance peculiar to the finest Carna-
tions. (See cut.) Price 10 &s.

Ferdinand Mangold. A rich
crimson, large flower, finely fringed,
fragrant, very free, early and con-
tinuous in flower. It seems to suc-
ceed wherever tried. Itis a grand
variety, and is almost the ideal
Carnation. Price 10 &ts.

Annie Webb. Fine dark crim-
son; grown largely by florists for
cut flowers, and considered one of
the best. Price 10 ts.

Mrs. Fisher. At this time the finest white Carnation sold in the Boston market
in quantity are of this sort. Nearly all the flowers are pure white, but at times in
midwinter it shows a slight pink tint. Price 10 cts.

Buttercup. A strong, vigorous grower; florets large, full and very double, often
three inches across, yet do not burst; an early bloomer, healthy and robust. In color

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quite similar to Marshal Niel Rose, or of a beautiful light golden yellow, slightly
streaked with clear carmine. The best yellow. Price 15 cts:
Puritan (new). Flowers large size, full, of good substance, fragrant, and a good
keeper, plant of excellent habit, medium height, an early bloomer, healthy, and pro-
ductive. Likely to take its place as the best white. Price 10 4s.
Her Majesty. A
new hardy garden va-
riety from England, a
great improvement on
all other sorts, superi-
or in hardiness, size of
flower and freedom of
bloom. The flowers,
which are of a large
size, similar to a Car-
nation, and of the pur-
est white colorand very )$
fragrant, are borne on
stout, erect stems,
twelve inches long. It p
is perfectly hardy, and
will winter in the open
border without protec- *
tion. It was awarded
nine first-class certifi-
cates at exhibitions in
England, an unprece-
dented list of honors
and the greatest num-
ber of certificates ever
awarded for a plant of like character. (See cut.) Price 10 ¢ts.; $1.00 per doz.

Se The Gem (or Pearl). One of the
most popular new, hardy plants. The
blooming quality of this splendid nov-
elty is something remarkable, flowering
in great profusion the first summer,
while the second season it will bloom
three to five times as much; is entirely
hardy, and will last for years. The
flowers, which are borne upon erect
foot-stalks, are of the finest white, and
closely resemble a Pompon Chrysan-
themum. A grand acquisition for
cutting purposes. Succeeds anywhere,
and flowers nearly the whole season:
one of the most valuable snow white
y flowering plants introduced for years.
Fine for borders; for cut flowers; also,
unsurpassed for cemetery planting. (See cut.) Price 10 cts.

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Otaheite (new from Japan).
A new variety which is suitable
for pot culture, and which will
with anyone prove one of the
most desirable pot plants it is
possible to possess. Itis not an
uncommon thing to see little
cutting plants five or six inches
in height, full of bloom, and
even bearing one or two medi-
um-sized oranges. The fruit at
their best are not more than half
the size of an ordinary orange,
but are very bright and beauti-
ful in color and delicious in
quality; but it is for its flowers
more than its fruit which com-
mends it to general cultivation.
When it blooms it is so full that
it seems to be all flowers. The
pure waxy white blossoms emit
a delicate, yet powerful fra-
grance, which is surpassed by
no other flower. (See cut.)
Price, t-year plants, 20 ¢ts.;
2-year plants, 40 cts.

Trifolate. The most hardy
of the Orange family, and will stand in open ground, except in extreme north.

Price, 2-year pot plants, 35 cts.

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the true (Elliott’s) ‘‘ Little Gem,” growing
from eight to fifteen inches high. A true
miniature Calla, with flowers from one-
half to two-thirds the size of the old
variety. It commences flowering when
quite small, and is almost a perpetual
bloomer. It rapidly throws out side
shoots, and soon forms a clump which
will then produce numbers of blooms at
one time, as shown in engraving. As a
house plant, far superior to the old variety.
(See cut.) Price, small plants, 15 éts.; <a
very fine strong plants, 30, 50 and 75 ¢ts. ING TRY RGAED
each.

Ethiopica. The well known houseplant. Price, small, 10 &s.; larger, 25 and 50 ts.

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Crimson Eye. By using some of the beautiful varieties of hardy plants, the
garden is made a more permanent thing, and also, there is less annual expense in this
way. Among these flowers there is none that will make a more showy or imposing
plant than the hardy ‘‘ Crimson Eye Hibiscus,” an engraving of which we herewith
present. This Hibiscus makes a strong, imposing plant, three or four feet high,
bearing during the summer several hundred immense pure white flowers, each with a
crimson spot in the center. These flowers are from one to two feet in circumference,
so that the effect of a plant in full bloom will be seen to be something grand. Another
grand point in favor of this plant is that every one succeeds with it. It does not have
to be coaxed or nursed in order to make it do anything. It will makea beautiful show
of flowers where nothing else would succeed. ‘The colors are the most pleasing that
could be imagined, the white being of the snowy purity of the Lily, and the crimson
center like the loveliest of deep red Roses. (See cut.)

Price, nice young roots, 15 ¢ts.; extra strong 2-year roots, 35 ¢ts.; seed, 10 Cts.

ALYSSUM.

Mammoth. This, the finest of all large growing Alyssums, originated in Penn-
sylvania and is now offered to retail trade for the first time. Small plants, planted
in open ground will make immense clumps, for summer cut flowers. Also grand asa
pot or vase plant; flowers white, semi-double, of twice the size in truss and floret of
any sort we have ever seen. Its long, strong stem makes it very fine for cut flowers.
A first-class novelty for summer or winter use. Pricesto.cts..; 3 for 26 cts.

Double Tom Thumb. This new variety has the same dwarf habit as the single,
but its trusses are much longer and the florets double. The double flowers hold on so
long that the plant is always in bloom, and never has that ragged and unattractive
appearance that the old varieties have when out of flower. Price 10 cts.

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LYCIUM CHINENSE.,

Chinese Matrimony Vine
(new). A most vigorous hardy
climbing plant when trained to
an arbor, fastened to a fence, at-
tached to a tree, to the side of a
house, the pillars of a piazza or
in any location where a hardy,
vigorous climber is desired. It
sends out numerous side branch-
es, so that it covers a great
amount of space in a short time,
and every new growth is at once
covered with small purple flowers
which are succeeded by brilliant
scarlet berries nearly an inch
long, every branch being load-
ed with them; the contrast be-
tween the glossy, dark green
foliage and shining scarlet fruit
is extremely beautiful, surpass-
ing Holly in appearance. It
continues flowering and new
berries are forming from late
spring until frost. The berries
ripen in early autumn and re-
main on the vine late into the
winter. The number of our
hardy vines which can be grown
without danger from frost in
our Northern States is limited,
and none are more beautiful than this or as easy of culture It will grow and thrive
in any situation, either shade or bright sunlight, and will take root in any soil. (See
cut.) Price, small plants, 15 &s.; large, field grown, 35 cts.

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Grande. A low growing foliage WN at
plant, remarkable for its shiny dark
green foliage, which is irregularly
blotched with bright yellow, and some-
times with white and rose. Easily
grown, and a native of China; nota
new plant, but not as well known as it
should be, as it is a splendid window
plant. Give plenty of water when in
growing condition. (See cut.)

Price 30 ¢ts.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

We call special attention to our list of Chrysanthemums; nearly
all are prize winners at the large shows in different parts of the
country. If not acquainted with the improved new sorts of today,
as compared with the Chrysanthemums of ten years ago, you will
be quite astonished by a trial of a few of the best. ‘ L. Canning,”
‘‘Eda Prass,” ‘‘Ivory,” ‘John White,” ‘A. Lunden,” “ E. G.
Hill,” ‘‘Golden Rod,’ ‘*E. des Mondes,”? ‘‘ Major Bonnafion,”’
‘*Vivand-Morel,’? ‘‘Wm. Falconer,’? W. H. Lincoln,” ‘*Golden
Pheasant,” ‘‘C. Bird,’’ ‘‘La Fiancee,’? ‘‘ Potter Palmer.’”? The
above are fine for any purpose, but especially so for growing and
blooming in pots. While the following are varieties that can be
grown in pots well, they are at their best when grown with one
flower to each stalk, being extra large and fine for exhibition:
‘*E. Dailledouze,” ‘‘ Ella May,” ‘‘ Queen,” ‘*V. Morel,” ‘* Phila-
delphia,” ‘“‘ M. Friend,’’ ‘*E. des Mondes,” ‘‘G. Wedding,” ‘* M.
Henderson.

Philadelphia (new), Origin in this country. Has taken
more prizes in this country and England, three times over, than any
other new sort. Very fine, disbudded, and grown one flower to a
stem; creamy white, incurved. Ready, Aprilist. Price 50 cts.

Pitcher & Manda (new). Reflexed Japanese, not deep, but solid and of large diameter; the outer
five or six rows are creamy white and of Dahlia-like form, the center is bright yellow, the two paler being
sharply defined; one of the most distinct novelties of the year, and particularly valuable as being a most
decided break in a new direction. Avigorous grower. Received numerous certificates, and greatly admired
by all visitors. Sold for $1.00 per plant, last season. Price 20 ¢ts.

Major Bonnaffon (new). Large, soft, clear, incurving yellow, full in the center. In perfect form
and finish, like ‘‘Ivory” at its best. Habit dwarf; keeping qualities excellent. Foliage well up to the flower,
stem stiff; an ideal variety. Bound to be one of the Chrysanthemums necessary to every collection.
Awarded Columbian medal. Price 20 ¢ts

Eugene Dailledouze (new). We consider this the crowning glory of the year in new Chrysan-
themums. A grand yellow. Large, full, double, glowing in color, stiff stem and good foliage, and above all,
a free, easy grower. There is nothing briyhter or clearer among yellows; the center is tolded close, like
“* Kioto,’’ the outer petals are broad and incurving, and of great substance. It is full to the last degree, of
great depth, and perfect in form. The flowers are fine without exception, and the foliage is uniformly
perfect from ground to flower, not coarse nor large, but plentiful. This sort took first premium in Boston
last November, and were the finest yellow Chrysanthemums we have ever seen. Price 20 cts.

Enfant des Deux Mondes (child of two worlds). This new fancy Ostrich plume variety, origi-
nated in France, being a sport from a strong growing Japanese sort. Perfects its flowers readily, is of
grand size; color light creamy white, changing to pure white, and very heavily plumed. Everybody should

ave this fine sort; the most graceful and desirable among the whites, of very strong growth, and sure to
bloom. . Price 15 cts.

~ Marion Henderson (new). A superb, large flowering, early sort. Pure gold incolor. It is full
of petals to the cefiter, and lasts a long time; in fact, althouyh very early, it can yet be made late, because
it remains perfect on the plant for such a length of time. We cut the first flowers on October 1oth, days
before any other large yellow was ready, and had perfect flowers to cut a month later. Flowers large;
strong stem; rugged growth; heavy dark green foliage. Price 15 ¢ts.

Good Gracious. The color is unique, being a delicate shade of peach pink throughout. The form
is remarkable, the petals are incurved and twisted, overlapping each other in irregular fashion, and resem-
bling talons. Of all the splendid varieties introduced from Japan, this is perhaps the most remarkable for

ize, form and color, and stands alone in its beauty, there being nothing approaching it. Price 10 ¢ts.

Vice-President Hardy (new). Japanese. It is, without dispute, one of the most remarkable
varieties in existence; petals very large and very long, recurved, curled, irregularly grouped; Hower excep-
tionally large, brilliant yellowish gold, bordered with rosy crimson violet; new species, distinct from all
others. Blooms early, fine for flowering in open ground, except in extreme north. Price 10 cts.

Vivand-Morel. This grand variety has literally leaped into popularity the past year, and has done
much to restore confidence in Continental varieties; color, tender rose; of very silky texture; petals long
and straight, a fine grower; flower of large size and fine color, extremely beautiful. Price 10 As.

Cullingfordi. It is not only the most symmetrical in form, but is the brightest in color of all the
dark Chrysanthemums, being the richest shade of dark mahogany crimson. ‘Cullingfordi’’ is one of the
latest of all Chrysanthemums, and, if kept cool, can be had in flower in greenhouse or sitting-room as late
as Christmas. Price 10 cts.

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Mutual Friend (new). Stiff stem; fine foliage —if disbudded, except one bud to each stem, it will
produce flowers from 6 to 10 inches across,—pure white. Price 15 cts.

Alberic Tunden. A Japanese variety raised by Delaux. Enormous flowers, petals turning over,
brilliant dark carmine, shaded fiery crimson. A grand novelty that received a first-class certificate at the

National Chrysanthemum society. Price 15 cts.
Wm. H. Lincoln, A magnificent golden yellow variety, straight, flat, spreading petals. An extra

large flower, completely double, and of great substance; late. Price 10 ¢ts.
Golden Wedding. Of a deep buttery yellow color; blooms of immense size. Price 10 ¢ts.

Mrs. E. G. Hill. New, early, pink variety; has taken many prizes at exhibitions. Price 10 és.
Tuxedo. Beautiful shade of blended old gold and amber, the most novel in color of any of the

varieties. Price 10 és.
Potter Palmer. <A wonderfully fine, large, pure white variety,—very late in blooming,—in its glory
at Christmas and New Years, when flowers are so much desired. Price 10 és.
Miss Kate Brown. Early white, coming into bloom the first week in October; four to six inches
across; a fine incurved flower with broad petals; first-class disbudded. Price 10 és.
Queen. This sort has taken more prizes, than any other white sort; truly grand, when disbudded
to one flower to stem. Price 10 cts.
Mrs. Leslie Ward. Light bronze, perfect flowers; petals slightly covered with hair. A magnifi-
cent sort. Price 10 ¢ts.
Col. Smith. Rich, bright golden bronze. Price to ¢ts.

Md. Bie. This novel variety was introduced from Japan by M. Bie, an amateur, of Lyons, France.
The flowers are of the purest white and very large size, petals very long, fine thread-like. Unlike any other
sort in cultivation. Price 10 és.

Black Diamond. The very best crimson, almost black, variety in cultivation for decorative pur-
poses, rich dark, self-colored flower, positively without shadings of any other color; style of ‘ Cullingfordi,”
from which it is a seedling; habit dwarf, perfect and self-supporting; a perfect gem. Price 20 ¢ts.

Eda Prass. A fine, bold, recurving flower, of great substance and depth. When opening, of a
delicate salmon, then changing to a creamy white, delicately shaded blush. One of the best for pot culture,
dwarf and bushy. Price 10 ¢ts.

Ivory. Snowy white, of perfect incurved form, very large; this is undoubtedly one of the most use-
ful introductions of late years, as it is an early variety, of dwarf habit and free-flowering. Price 10 és.

Mrs. J. G. Whilldin. A handsome, light yellow variety of splendid size and form. Took the
Whilldin prize at the Philadelphia show. Price 1o cts. *

John White. Large double white, the most perfect blooms, seen on any variety. _ Price 10 és.

Ruth Cleveland. Semi-double pink; flowers very graceful. Received many prizes. Price 10 &s.

Palma. Avery large flowering variety. Admired by many on acccount of its having no decided
color, being a mixture of rose, lilac, bronze, orange, old gold and brick color. Price 10 cts.

I,. Canning. A most exquisite white, absolutely pure; the flower is quite regular in form, very large
and flat, the length of petals graduating to the center. Resembles a large satin rosette. Price 10 ets.

Kioto. Vigorous habit, without being coarse or scraggy. The flowers are large; in color a pale gold
or deep canary; beautifully incurved. Price 10 ¢ts. :

Wm. Falconer. Color is an exquisite shade of rosy blush, changing to a delicate flesh pink as the
flowers advance in age. A description cannot convey the beauty of coloring found in, this variety. The
soft, feathery growth peculiar to the ‘‘ Ostrich Plume” class is even more pronounced than in any of its pre-
decessors, and in this variety it has an additional charm. The growth referred to is usually a shade lighter
than the body of the flower—the effect produced being as if a softly tinted lace-like web or veil was thrown
over the blooms, a unique and beautiful addition to its appearance. Flowers of largest size. Price 10 cts.

Gloriosum., Straw color; beautiful, large, bell-shaped. Profuse bloomer. Price 10 és.
Mrs. Gallagher. Large, semi-globular bloom, with full center; deep maroon-crimson above, paler
below, changing to old rose; profuse bloomer. Price 10 ¢ts.

Golden Plume. A new variety recently brought from Japan. A strong grower, and aremarkably \ .

prolific bloomer, producing its bright golden flowers in greatest profusion. Its oddity, however, consists
in the long or outer petals after remaining in horizontal position for a few days, gradually bend downward
till they hang drooping and waving, the inner petals remaining upright. This could also be called the
Christmas flower, as it was in full bloom December as5th, being one of the latest of the many sorts we
grow. Price 10 &s.

E. G. Hill. Immense bloom, of brightest golden yellow; full and very double. Lower petals some-
times deeply shaded bright carmine. An elegant variety of strong habit. Awarded certificate of merit at
Indianapolis, and medal by Pennsylvania Horticultural society. Price 10 és.

Ella May. Color is a beautiful shade of clear primrose-yellow, with deep apricot center. The
flowers are beyond the average size, frequently reaching ten inches across; the habit of the plant is very
strong and vigorous. Price 10 &s.

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Golden Rod. Beautiful golden yellow flowers of fine shape, and borne in the greatest profusion,

yielding more flowers than any yellow we ever grew. Price 10 ¢ts.
Golden Pheasant (Pompon). Rich deep yellow; petals quilled and deeply notched. Beautiful

in natural sprays. Price 10 ¢ts.
Canary Bird (Pompon or Button). Flowers light yellow, and like small balls; blooms early.

Very profuse. Price 10 ¢ts.

La Fiancee. This isa small flowering or ‘‘Pompon” sort, pure white; each petal notched or
pointed like saw teeth. Price 10 és.

EARLY HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Golden Fleece. Color pure deep yellow, blooms size of silver dollars, foliage fine and nearly hid
by its mass of flowers, it being one of the most profuse blooming plants we have ever grown. It flowers
in summer and early fall, before frosts. It will live out in the open ground in northern states without pro-
tection. Price 20 cts.

Suow White. Similar to above in hardiness, but little taller in growth. Flowers of same size,
pure white, blooms in July, August and September. Very fine for bouquets, stock scarce. Price 25 cts.

CERANIUMS.

The Geranium deservedly holds the first place as a house plant, and, also, most popular for bedding,
vase and basket work. We have, therefore, prepared our stock for the coming season with unusual care,
as out of the hundreds of varieties, we select only the finest and most distinct. We are confident that a set
of fifty finer Geraniums cannot be procured of any florist in the United States.

ae ge DOUBLE AND SINGLE ZONALE GERANIUMS.
‘P. Carot (new double). Dark red with vermilion rays. A dwarf bushy grower;. fine for pots,
vases or bedding out. Price 10 cts.

J. J. Harrison (double). Brilliant capucine scarlet; florets of enormous size; habit all that could
be desired; a fine bedder and a most effective sort; called the best double scarlet to date. Price 25 ts.
Baron Duranteau. Magnificent double flowers, of a fine shade of crimson, upper petals marked

scarlet; greatly admired. Price 20 cts.
oe. Netumieres (new). Bright orange-vermilion, the three lower petals creamy white; a distinct
addition to our list of fancy sorts. Price 25 ¢ts.

F. I. Voith (single). Color a beautiful, clear and brilliant carmine-rose, with a very large and pure
white eye; florets round and of perfect form; trusses of enormous size and beautiful shape; plant very free
and of excellent habit. A fine Geranium in all respects. Price 10 ¢ts.

Mrs. J. M. Garr. Probably the finest of the single white bedders; semi-dwarf; the plants have
been a cloud of bloom allsummer. Florets nicely shaped and of medium size; large trusses, and wonder-

f floriferous when planted in open ground. Price 10 ¢ts.
Benj. Constant. A magnificent new single variety, with enormous trusses of large, perfectly round

florets; color intense scarlet; extra. Price 15 cts.
Mme. Grillet. Of a beautiful, soft China rose color, of a different shade from any other variety
we offer. Very fine double sort. Price 15 cts.

~The Wonder. This new single Geranium, without doubt, is the finest that has ever been offered;
came from France. It being so intense in color, such a wonderful bloomer and strong grower, that it was
styled ** The Wonder,” from the fact that every one who saw it pronounced it wonderful. The flowers are
the most intense dazzling scarlet, and are borne in trusses of enormous size, measuring from eighteen to

* twenty inches in circumference, with single florets measuring seven inches in circumference. The foliage
is fine, and rich in color, and in strong contrast to the brilliant scarlet flowers. Price 20 cts.

Theodore de Banville. The best yet produced of the ‘‘Golden Dawn” type. A good grower
and free bloomer with large well formed florets borne in large trusses; pure yellowish scarlet, semi-double;

very fine new sort, never before offered, and one of the best on list. Price 10 cts.

P. Crozy (new hybrid). The gentleman to whom we are indebted for the dwarf French Cannas has
succeeded in obtaining a cross between the Ivy Geraniums and the Zonals. We now offer it for the first
time. The foliage shows the blending of the two races, having the form of the Ivy and the substance and
size of the Zonals. The flowers are brilliant scarlet, borne in the greatest, profusion, the trusses measuring
six inches across and the individual florets two inches. ‘The habit is dwarf and compact; the flowers are
semi-double and last a long time. Asa pot plant or in beds in the open ground it surpassed in brilliancy

variety in our grounds, Price 10 cts.
{A Ruy Blas. One of the finest of the year or of any year. Immense sized trusses of finest form, large
aming salmon center, bordered with rosy peach color, edged with white. The finest fancy flowering
doable sort produced, worthy of a place in select collection. Fine for vases and bedding. Price 15 cts.
- M. Bricka. A splendid dark new double variety; strong grower; immense trusses of flowers, color
dark violet-crimson, slightly tinted orange. Fine for pots, or for open ground bedding. _ Price 15 ts,

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S. G. Cobb. Beautiful floret with slightly overlapping petals; a sturdy grower with heavily zoned
foliage; large showy truss on long stems; florets not crowded, owing to length of footstalks; the two
upper petals are white one-half the distance from the center; the other half is bright pink; the other three
petals are bright pink, dotted near center with many tiny points of bright red. An elegant fancy pot

vayfety, and a good bedder. Price 15 ¢ts.
pe Daybreak. An entirely new color in single Geraniums, being a beautiful light flesh, like Daybreak

Carnations; large trusses and grand foliage. We recommend this as one of the finest of the fancy
flowering kinds. Price 25 cts.

Souvenir de Mirande (single). The greatest novelty in new Geraniums that has appeared for a
number of years is undoubtedly ‘Souvenir de Mirande.” It is entirely distinct from any other variety
known, and is quite different from the usual market varictics that have from time to time made their appear-
ance. It has round florets, upper petals cream-white with a distinct rosy pink border; lower petals salmon-
rose, streaked with pure white. A most novel color. It is extremely free-flowering, and produces fine
trusses of its magnificent blooms. Mr. John Thorpe says that it has made a leap of a decade in its advent.
Certainly the most unique and odd colored variety we have £ver offered to our patrons. Price 10 ¢ts.

M. Caro. A very beautiful and delicately

olored variety. This is a new and distinct color,
and one that is quite an acquisition; and is perhaps
the first real approach to lilac yet found in double
Geraniums. The flowers are of a delicate shade of
lig ht lilac-rose, the outer edge of the petals chang-
ing to’deep rose; shaded in a charming manner,
and very beautiful. The flowers are semi-double,
large size, and carried on magnificent trusses.
(See cut.) Price 15 cts.

Ia Favorite. This bids fair to eclipse all
other double white Geraniums. The trusses are
very large and perfect in form, and of the purest
snowy white, even when grown in the open ground.
The plant is a good grower and remarkably free=
flowering, and is unquestionably the finest
Geraniums we have had in years. Price 10 és.

M. V. Noulens. Very distinct, of the
‘* Mirande” type, clear white with scarlet border,
flowers large and good form. A rare variety.

/ cui Price 15 &s.
Moutesquieu. Vcry large semi-double florets of exquisite pale mauve, with white eye. It bearsa
fine truss on a long, stiff footstalk. One of the best of the new sorts. Price ro cts.

Queen of the Belgians. Single Zonale, pure white; florets and trusses nearer perfection than
any other of this class, bringing the whites up in size and form to the colored varieties; free-flowering;
fine habits. We recommend this sort for its purity, perfect form and free habits. Awarded first-class cer-
tificate from the Royal Horticultural society of London. Price 10 ts.

Sam Sloan (single). Deep crimson-scarlet; trusses of immense size. Fine for house or pot culture,
but its great merit lies in its wonderful blooming qualities when planted out; superior to any bedding sorts
we have ever grown, exceeding in brilliancy the famous “ General Grant’? Geranium which has stood at
the head as a bedder. Fine for pots. Price 10 ¢ts.; $1.00 per doz.

Mrs. E. G. Hill (single). The center of each petal is a soft, light salmon, bordered with rosy sal-
mon and veined with rose; trusses very large and composed of an immense number of florets. One of the
new ‘*‘ Bruant”’ type; extra. Price 10 &s.

Gen. Grant. One of the best single varieties for bedding, vases, etc. Price, from 2%{-in. pots, 10
cts.; 75 cts. per doz.; 3-in. pots, $1.25 per doz.; 4-in. pots, $1.75 per doz.

S. A. Nutt. A new dark bedding variety, now used extensively in the large parks, and called the

est dark double variety for bedding. Price 10 és.
—— Brilliant. A new English sort—a fine improvement on all single scarlet varieties that we have ever
grown. Florets most perfect and of largest size; trussesof finest shape. Stock limited. Price 10 és.

Beaute Poitevine. Undoubtedly the best double Geranium of its color. Very large semi-double
florets of the most beautiful and distinct form, and borne in immense trusses; very free bloomer, and as a
bedding variety it has no equal in its color, brilliant salmon, brighter at the edges, and is a plant of fine
short jointed habit. By many of the best French and American Geranium growers, this variety is considered
the best of all the salmon shades, either for house culture or bedding. Of the new “Bruant” type. Sure
to please our patrons. Noticed and admired, both in greenhouses and as bedded out, by the many visitors
during the past season, Price 10 As.

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W. P. Simmons. A splendid new dark variety, originated by Mr. L. N. Stein, of Harrisburg, Pa.
Large semi-double flowers in large trusses borne on strong footstalks; color dark red with orange shadings
at the center; a remarkably free bloomer, and the finest dark for pot culture. Price 20 &s.

Wilhelm Pfitzer (double). Of bright apricot color, edge of petals white, distinct and by far the
best ever sent out of the color; perfect habit. One, all should have in collection. Price 10 éts.

Mrs. Hayes. Very double, of a beautiful light pink flesh color; trusses of immense size. Sure to
please. Price 10 és.

Heteranthe (Double General Grant). We consider this the best bedding Geranium of all varieties.
The plant redounds in vigor; foliage is strong, striking and of perfect habit. Color of the flower is a
bright vermilion-red, of most pleasing shade. The flowers are absolutely perfect in shape, color and make-
up; trusses exceptionally large and borne in immense spherical balls, often measuring eight inches in
diameter. It makes a compact, dense growth, and has all the qualities that go to make a perfect bedder.
Continuous bloomer. Price 10 cts.

Chaplin. Of the “‘Bruant” type. Very fine for bedding, vases or window culture. Flowers
double, of the most brilliant red, base of petals white; extra. Price 15 cts.

Saint Saens. In color, one of the most striking of the new doubles; clear red, with edging of
salmon. Trusses of mammoth size, worthy of trial. Price 20 ¢ts.

FANCY LEAF GERANIUMS.

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Mrs. Parker. In this fine variety recently introduced, we have a combined beauty in flowers and
foliage not found in any other Geranium. Its leaves are deep green, with a broad margin or border of
white; flowers perfectly double, clear bright pink. Splendid for house culture. (See cut.) Price 15 és.

Chieftain. One of the best of the bronze type; fine for pots, vases, or bedding; foliage light gol-
den, with a rich chocolate zone, Price 10 &s.

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Happy Thought. An entirely new style of leaf, having a large yellow blotch in the center of the
leaf, with an outer band of green. Price 10 és.
Mrs. Pollock (golden tricolor). The ground color is a deep green, with a zone of bronze, crimson
and scarlet, and a margin of clear yellow. Price 15 &s.
Mountain of Snow. Pure white, margined; flowers scarlet. Price 10 &s.
Golden Band. Gold margined; cherry colored flowers. Price 15 cts.
Cloth of Gold. Fine golden foliage. Price 15 ¢ts.
Md. Salleroi. A distinct variety, with leaves from one to two inches in diameter; the center of
olive-green, with broad margins of white. Price Io cts.

Sir Robert Napier (golden variegated or tricolor). After atrial of nearly all varieties of golden
tricolors, we pronounce this the best of all, combining, as it does, strong growth with the finest of coloring;
leaf very flat, center bright green, zone wide and black, indented and streaked with bright red and green
blotches, irregular margin of a light golden yellow; flowers of aclear, flesh color. The high-colored zone,
contrasting with golden margin and green center, renders it very distinct. Like other tricolors, to color

best it should be grown near glass during winter and spring months. Price 25 ts.
Distinction. The leaves, which are nearly circular, are very dark green, having a narrow band of

jet black near the margin; distinct from anything in cultivation. Crimson flowers. Price 10 cs.
Crystal Palace Gem. Golden foliage, with center of leaf bright green. Still one of the very

best of the golden varieties; scarlet flowers. Fine for window. . Price 10 &s.

SCENTED GERANIUMS.

Mrs. Taylor. Strong rose fragrance, and deep scarlet flowers. Price 10 ¢ts.
ITemon. Large leaf, scented. Price 10 és.
Rose. Large leaf, scented. Price 10 ts.
Skeleton Leaved. Rose scented. Price 10 &s.
Quercifolia (oak). Leaves marked with black. Price 10 és.
Fernzfoleum Odorata. A valuable and scarce sort; its leaves have the appearance of the Fern,
also an odor similar to Sweet Fern. Price 15 ¢ts.
Lemon. A dwarf small leaf sort, growing dense and compact. Price 15 cts.
Nutmeg Scented. Small leaves, resembling ‘“‘ Apple Scented.” Price 10 ¢ts.
Variegated Rose Scented. Foliage green and white. Price 15 ¢ts.
Birch Leaf. Small leaf, with birch fragrance. Price 10 és.
Ottar of Roses. Leaf apple green, large and velvety. Price 15 ¢ts.
Shrubland Pet. Small light green leaves, very fragrant. Price 10 cts.

IVY-LEAFED GERANIUMS.

Edw. Charton. Lilac porcelain in color, quite novel; very free, and flowers of grand size; dwarf
—~, / and spreading. Price 15 ¢ts.
~~" Remarkable. New, from France, and perhaps the finest Ivy Geranium to date. In size of flower
and richness of color it stands unequalled. Color, deep rich red; florets of immense size and good sub-
ance; a splendid addition to this class of Geraniums. Price 30 cts.
Souv. Chas. Turner (new). The handsomest Ivy Geranium ever introduced. Florets two and
one-half inches, in trusses six inches across. The color is a deep bright pink, approaching scarlet; the
upper petals, feathered maroon. Quite double. Awarded numerous certificates. Price 15 cts.
Joan of Arc. This is one of the most charming plants we have ever offered. The flowers are per-
fectly double, white as snow, and literally stud the plant when in full bloom. The foliage is extremely
handsome, the dense, glossy green leaves making a most effective background for the clusters of ivory-
white flowers. Price 15 cts.
Horace Choisel. A lovely variety, combining all the best qualities. Flowers large, very double;
glowing salmon-pink color. Trusses very large, a perfect mass of bloom when in flower. Price 10 és.
I/ Elegante. An extremely pretty variety, of bright green foliage, with broad band of creamy white,
often margined with pink; its pure white, single blossoms are produced in dense clusters. Price 15 «ts.

VIOLETS.

Marie Louise (double purple). To contrast with the white, we offer this fine double, deep bluish
purple, sweet scented variety, recently introduced. Desirable for pots or the garden; blooms as freely as the
white, especially in winter and spring; flowers large and sweet. Price 10 ¢ts.; 3 for 25 ¢ts.; 12 for 75 ¢ts.

Victoria Regina. Distinct from all others, with immense, large, single pansy-shaped sweet
flowers; truly the queen of single Violets. Price 10 &s.; 3 for 25 &ts.

_——- DTady Hume Campbell (new). An improvement on Marie Louise, of stronger growth. Flowers
larger, on longer and stronger stems, but little lighter in color. A fine sort. Price 10 és.; 3 for 25 cts.

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Russian. A new hardy sort
for open ground culture at the
North. We take pleasure in now
offering this hardy Violet. Nearly
all varieties of the fine double sorts
are not hardy enough to stand
northern winters without glass pro-
tection. This Violet has been grown
for five years, planted in the open
ground with no protection beyond
covering the beds in the late fall
with forest tree leaves. From a bed
one hundred and fifty feet by four
feet wide, were sold a crop of thir-
ty-four thousand flowers. Flowers
large, double, deliciously fragrant,
and of a very deep shade of blue—
one or two petals in each flower
being dotted with red. (See cut.)
Price 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for

75

R. Garrett (new). Astrong ¥
healthy grower of beautiful shade
of light blue, of fine form, large
size, and very double.
Price 10 ts.

Swanley White. This is a
sport, having originated in Italy
from the popular and well known
“Marie Louise.”’ It is in every way
equal to its parent, having the same
growth, the same freedom of flow-
ering, the same perfume, and the
individual flowers are equally as
large and of the purest white. Price
10 &ts.; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for 75 cts

IMPATIENS PLANT.

Impatiens Sultani, (sometimes called
‘¢ Patience Plant’’). This is one of the most
distinct and beautiful of flowering plants of
recent introduction, either as a winter blooming
pot plant, or for the border in summer. It is of
compact, neat habit of growth, with good con-
stitution, and a perpetual bloomer. The flowers
are of a brilliant rosy scarlet, peculiarly distinct,
but most effective hue, about one and one-half
inches in diameter, and are produced singly or
twos and threes from the axis of the leaves,
especially toward the summit of the stems, but
so freely that a well grown specimen appears to
be quitg a ball of fire. We commend this
highs (See cut.) Price 10 éts.
y# Queen Corola (new). Fora blooming
plant that will flower the full 365 days in the
year, and thrive well as a window plant, none
equal the well known ‘‘Impatiens Sultani.”’
We now offer this new sort as identical in
growth and free blooming quality, but having
flowers in color a beautiful salmon, suffused
with rose, base of lower petals blotched white,
stemens and pistils garnet and purple. The
whole flower irregularly burnished as in tinsel. One of the finest novelties of this season, Price 15 ¢ts.

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CANNAS.

Keenigin Charlotte. A wonderful and decided novelty from Germany. Its main advance being
its color, which is bright red; each petal bordered with a very wide band of bright yellow. Extra showy
for summer use, and also a splendid winter bloomer. Plants will be very scarce this season. Order
early. (See cut). Price $1.00 each.

Nellie Bowden. A great novelty. Growers all over the world have been striving for what we now
have in this new sort. A dwarf, large-flowering, pure bright yellow Canna. It is not spotted or marked
with any other color, except that it has a touch of orange in the throat. One of the best attributes of this
Canna is its free-flowering quality. It produces immense trusses of bright yellow flowers throughout the
entire season, entirely distinct from any yellow we have seen. Price 20 és.

Capt. P. Suzzoni. Good sized flower, compact spike, standing well above the leaves; color lemon-
yellow with chestnut spots. At the World’s Bair it made a very effective appearance; fine to plant with
** Alphonse Bouvier.”’ ~~“ Price 20 és.

Florence Vaughan. Best yellow to date. The blooms are equal to, or larger than any of the
newest ‘“‘Crozy”’ kinds, while its magnificent bloom has not yet been approached by any. The flower
petals differ from most, even of the newest kinds, in their remarkable width and roundness, characteristics
which M. Crozy assures us he considers the highest type to be sought for in these new kinds, which he has
greatly improved. In habit the plant has very broad, light green leaves, making a splendid typical effect.
The flower spike is large; each flower opens broadly, and the color is a golden yellow, dotted with brilliant
carmine. An American dealer bought of M. Crozy, in France, the entire stock of this sort, thirteen plants,
paying $400.00 for them, or over $30.00 per plant, Price 25 cts. each.

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Alphonse Bouvier. What‘! Madame Crozy”’ is among the scarlet varieties, ‘‘ Alphonse Bouvier”
is among the crimsons. In color it is the most intensely brilliant crimson yet introduced, and is the best
bedding variety for planting in masses now in cultivation; on first opening, the Howers are of an intensely
brilliant crimson, approaching scarlet, changing to a deep crimson as they fully develop. The foliage is of
arich green; the plant is exceedingly floriferous. Price 25 cts.

Madame Crozy. One of the finest and most distinct varieties yet introduced. The flowers are of
the largest size, of a dazzling crimson-scarlet, bordered with golden yellow. The plant is of vigorous
growth, yet dwarf in habit, seldom exceeding four feet in height, The foliage is of a rich cheerful green,
and very massive; the flowers are produced in large branching stems, which are closely set with bloom,
each stem being really a bouquet in itself. Price 20 ¢ts.

Ehemanni. A distinct Canna on account of its large, oval Musa-Enseta-like soft yreen leaves,
which place it foremost among decorative foliage plants. Its most striking feature is the carmine-red
flowers produced on stems of great length, that unfold about twelve flowers to each of the smaller branches.
These flowers are as large as a Gladiolus, producing splendid effects on the lawn. Price 25 cts.

ORNAMENTAL OR DECORATIVE PLANTS.

Cocoas Weddelina (Palm). This beautiful Palm
is unquestionably the most elegant and graceful in cultiva-
tion. It is admirably adapted for the centers of jardinieres
and Fern dishes, as it retains its freshness fora long time,
while for dinner table decoration it is unexcelled, and should
be in every collection. (See cut.) Price, young plants,
50 cts.; fine plants with full character leaves, $1.00 to $2.co gs
each.

Seaforthia Elegans (Palm). Thisisa most grace-
ful Palm, eminently adapted for decoration of the greenhouse
and garden. It also makes a fine window plant. Long
leaves, and gracefully arched, dark green, and the whole
plant is perfectly smooth; a grand decorative plant.

Price 30 cts.; large, $2.co each.

Kentia Fosteriana (Palm). This beautiful ‘‘ Thatch
Palm,” very similar to the other, but the petioles are a
brighter green and the leaf divisions narrower, more deli- i
cate and graceful. Handsome for table decoration.

Price, small, 30 ¢ts.; larger, 75 cts. and $1.25.

Kentia Canterburyana. Rather dwarf, but avery
graceful and strony growing sort, a fine house plant.

Price, strong plants from 4-inch pots, $1.00. r RP |

Agave Marginata. Beautifully variegated green, et
yellow and white. Price 25 &ts.; fine specimens, $1. to $3.

Agave Americana (Century Plant). Dark green; strong grower.

Price, small, 25 éts.; large specimens, $1.00 to $3.00.

Pheenix Reclinata (Date Palm). Beautiful reclinate foliage of
graceful habit. Easily grown, and one of attractive and ornamental sorts
in our list. (See cut.) Price, small, 40 éts.; large, $1.50.

Cycas Revoluta. Better known as ‘‘ Sago Palm.”

Price, good plants, $1.50.

Ficus Elastica (India Rubber Tree). One of the best plants for
table or parlor decoration; its thick, leathery leaves enable it to stand exces-
sive heat and dryness, while its deep glossy green color always presents a
cheerful aspect. The plants we offer are in fine order and are of a size to be
WS useful immediately. Price 50 ¢ts.; $1.00 and $2.00 each.

Draczena Indivisa (Dragon Tree). One of the most desirable of
our ornamental foliage plants for decoration, either in or out doors, as it
does not appear to snffer under the dry atmosphere of rooms; ina paitially
shaded situation it stands remarkably well during the summer out of doors.
Its fine foliage renders it very useful for the window garden, planted as a
center piece in a rusuc stand, jardiniere, or window box, or for summer decoration in vases and ornamental
beds; also especially well adapted for centers of vases, baskets, etc., the bright green narrow foliage
contrasting well with other foliage and flowering plants. Price 25 cts.; larger, so ¢ts. to $1.50.

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CHocowinity, N. C., March 30, 1894.—£/lis Bros. Dear Sirs: Plants received this morning in a
splendid condition. Thanks for the extras. Sincerely, MRS. M. M. HILL.

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FERNS.

Nephrolepsis Exaltata (Sword Fern..
A really graceful Fern, multiplying very fast.
This is especially fine for house culture; of
strong growth, which will make fine specimens
in short time. (See cut.)

Price 15 ¢ts.; large, 50 ts.

Adiantum Cuneatum. The most
popular of all the ‘“‘ Maiden Hair” varieties.
Fronds very delicate and graceful; a distinct
and lovely variety. Price 15 to 25 ts.

Polystichium Proliferum, Finest
of all Ferns for house culture; very strong
grower; long, graceful fronds, keeping a long
time when cut and used with cut flowers. If
grown in a partially shaded place, this will be
found one of the most pleasing of house plants.
~_ Price, small, 15 éts.; large, from 4-inch pots,
35 cts.

Alsophila Australis, Australian Tree-
Fern, very rapid growing species. For unique
decorative effects, the Tree-Ferns are unsur-
passed. Being rare and not in common use,
they attract attention.

Price 30 cts.; larger, $1.00

Cyrtomium. Ornamental low growing
variety from Japan. Price 25 ¢ts.

Polystichium Coreaceum. A low
growing sort, forming a dense mass of light
green foliage; extra good for Fern pans and
Fern cases. Price 15 cts.

FUCHSIAS.
Dr. Topinard (new). This is one of the finest Fuchsias of recent introduction. Sepals large, rich

cherry red, corolla large, single white. Price 15 ¢ts.
Wave of Life. Flowers single, dark purple, golden foliage; the contrast of color in flower and

oliage showing to great advantage. Price 10 ¢ts.
Little Beauty (new). Said to have been named thus, on account of every one upon first seeing it,

saying, ‘isn’t it a little beauty.’”” The introducer says he has often counted 150 buds and blooms on one
plant in a four-inch pot. Flowers single, about one and one-half inches long; sepals bright red, corolla
purple; afine bushy grower. Plants very scarce this season. Price 15 cts.
Countess of Aberdeen. This is the most distinct novelty which we offer our customers this
season. It is a pleasure to us to be the first or among the first to offer it in this country. Color white, tube,
sepals and corolla all white. A neat, thrifty grower, and one of the most profuse bloomers we have ever
grown. Flowers of fine shape, but below medium size. Price 30 ¢ts.
Trailing Queen (new). This Fuchsia is an entirely new departure, differing from all other large
flowering varieties in its habit of growth, as it is a trailing vine. The young plants, as they commence
growth, creep out to the edge of the pot, and then go trailing downward. It continues growing and
branching in this way until the vines are a solid wavy mass of the most elegant foliage and flowers. The
leaves on the young growth are exceedingly handsome, being of a deep sea green color, ribbed and rayed
on both sides. The flowers are borne in large, drooping clusters, and are very large, long and graceful;
buds, tubes and sepals being bright rosy scarlet, while the corolla, when it first opens, is a deep, rich
violet-purple, changing the second day to a fine shade of crimson. Price 10 &s.
Mrs. E. G. Hill. This is one of the grandest Fuchsias we have ever grown. Unlike most of the
double white Fuchsias, itis a robust, upright grower, not coarse, but compact and very symetrical. The
ube and sepals are a bright, reddish crimson; corolla pure white, extra large and double. Price 10 ¢ts.
Improved Venus Victrix. The new odd colored fall blooming Fuchsia. We often see white
tube and sepal Fuchsias in artificial models and drawings, with dark purple corolla. Florists have often
smiled and said, ‘‘Such in reality has not yet made its appearance.” But here we have the very plant.
‘* Why, I have not seen one like that before,” is the observation of all novices. Price 10 ¢ts.
Phenomenal. The largest Fuchsia in the world. Plant dwarf habit, and free-flowering; color light
red tube and sepals, bright violet!corolla of immense size. Price 10 cts,

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Storm King. This fine new Fuchsia is of German orgin, of elegant, graceful habit, producing its
immense, finely formed double flowers in great profusion; color, tube and sepal red; corolla large double

white, beautifully tinted with a peculiar shade of rosy pink. Price 10 &s.
Black Prince. Tube and sepals bright waxy carmine color; sepals with pale green tips and large

open pale pink corolla, margined with deep rose. Price 10 &ts.
Suuray. Colors as rich and clear as any tricolor Geranium. The leaves are of a bright crimson,

white and bronzy green; corolla purple, sepals coral-red. Price 15 cts.

Speciosa. A well known variety, producing large flowers two inches in length, tubes and sepals of
which are blush,: the corolla crimson. Some plants of this variety, grown in eight or nine inch pots,
will produce from three hundred to five hundred flowers from December to May. It being the most profuse

of all winter bloomers. Price 1p ¢ts.
Mrs. Marshall. Flower tube and sepals pure white; corolla carmine; a very fine and profuse
winter bloomer. Price so cts.
Monarch. Enormous blooms; crimson sepals, violet-purple corolla; very double; strong growth,
free-flowering. a Price 10 ¢ts.
Carl Halt. One of the most beautiful of all Fuchsias; sepals white; corolla crimson, striped with
white. Fine for winter flowering. Price 10 cts.

ACERATUM.
hoi Blue (new.) We take SES

.in fact a perfect solid bouquet of blue.

pleasure in introducing this new French
variety, it being superior to any of the
blue sorts. Growth very compact and
dwarf, blooming in greatest profusion,

(See cut.) Price 10 cts.
White Cap. Nota new sort, but

a fine compact bedding sort, with

flowers of purest white. Price 10 cts.

CENISTA.

Canariensis. A beautiful yellow
flowering greenhouse shrub, flowering
so freely as to literally cover the plant
with its rich golden yellow flowers
when well grown. It is grown in
large quantities by the leading florists
of thé country for decorative purposes
at Easter time.

Price 10 cts.; larger, 30 to 75 cts.

Eldorado (new). A most distinct
variety, of a drooping habit; flower-
spikes large, and of a bright yellow; the plant remains in flower longer than any of the other Genistas.
Foliage very open and airy; very ornamental, even when not in bloom. Price 15 cts.

AZALIAS.

Souvenir Prince Albert. Large double flower; lobes broad, half white and half rose, edges
pure white. This is a most beautiful and prolific bloomer, and is without doubt the finest fancy Azalia
grown. A large plant when in bloom, having the appearance of a huge bouquet of pink and white. It
also produces flowers when very small. Purchasers will not be disappointed in its beauty or value asa

window plant. Price 25 cts.; larger, 40 cts.
Deutsche Perle. A very fine double, pure white flower of best form and great substance; very
good for forcing. Large plants. Price $1.25.
Alba. This fine old variety is still highly prized for its profusion of fine pure white single flowers,
for its sturdy and rapid growth; blooms early. Price 20 éts.; lager, 40 cts.
Comte de Chambord. Bright pink, very large, single flower, lined and stained with crimson,
bordered with white; a very fine variety. Price 25 cts.

_ Nasuva, N. H., April 12, 1894.—Z/lis Bros., Dear Sirs: The box of plants arrived all right, every-
thing was packed so beautifully, ey opened so fresh and looked so nice, I vos ee

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Clotilde Supert (New Polyantha Rose). Flowers are borne in sprays. They are large, very
double, and handsomely formed, round at first, but flattening as they expand; the outer petals are pearl-
white, shading to a center of rosy pink, but varying sometimes on the same plant from pure white to deep
silvery rose. It is fragrant and a constant bloomer. Grown as a pot plant, its free-flowering habit and
handsome form are sure to popularize it, while as a garden bedding variety it makes a compact mass of
handsome foliage, with a multitude of buds and blossoms in varying shades of delicate white and rose.
(See cut.) Price, small plants, 10 &s.; larger, 25 cts.
-'.Golden Gate. This magnificent Rose is a cross between the old greatly admired varicties,
** Sofrano” and ‘* Cornelia Cook,’’? and while combining the good qualities of both, is vastly more beautiful
than either. It is a strong, healthy grower, excellent for both bedding and house culture. Produces a
profusion of long, pointed buds, opening to very large double Roses, of creamy-white, beautifully tinted
with soft yellow at the base of the broad petals; exquisitely bordered with clear rose. Price 15 cts.

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Miss Wenn. This charming variety is noticed at once for its exquisite color, which seems entirely
distinct from almost all other Roses of our acquaintance. We call it a clear coral pink, a most novel and
distinct shade of color very difficult to describe. The French call it ‘China Pink.” It is certainly a very
beautiful color, and full and exquisitely Tea scented. Price 15 ¢ts.

Souvenir de Wootton. Unquestionably one of the finest varieties ever introduced for either
summer or winter blooming. The color is a beautiful shade of carmine-crimson, deliciously fragrant, a
constant and most prolific bloomer, every new shoot forming a flower bud; it retains its color better than

any Rose of its class, and is exceedingly vigorous in growth. Price 15 ¢ts.
Marie Guillot. <A splendid Rose; color pure white, shaded at center with golden yellow; extra
large size; full and double; very sweet tea scent; for house culture, the best. Price 10 ¢ts.

Button. The stock of this fine Rose came to us through an amateur. We cannot give its history,
but have never before seen it, nor can we find it described in any American catalogue. Its habits are
Similiar to Polyantha Roses, and of a bright crimson color; entirely distinct from any Rose we have seen;
should be in every collection, as it is sure to beconie a favorite. Price 10 ¢ts.

Sofrano. One of the very best Tea Roses. There is none that will produce so many buds in a
season as this; color, a fine saffron-yellow; very fragrant. Price 10 &ts.

Bon Silene. This old variety is now considered the best for winter blooming and bouquets. The
color is very bright and fresh, and it grows and blooms very freely. Price 10 cts.

Marshal Neil. No yellow Rose yet produced equals it. The flowers are of the largest size, highly
fragrant, and of the richest and deepest golden yellow; the flowers remain in perfection several days. It is

a vigorous grower. Price 10 cts.
Hermosa. A grand Rose and one which no one can afford to be without. The flower is cupped,

finely formed, always in bloom. Soft shade of pink, fragrant, but not a Tea. Price 10 ¢ts.
Perles des Jardins. Flowers very large, full and well formed; color beautiful straw or rich

canary; vigorous growth, extra fine. Price 15 cts.

Duchess de Brabant. One of our most valuable summer and winter blooming varieties, equally
good for either season, free bloomer; color light carmine, tinged with violet; buds full and very fragrant.

Extra for pots or bedding. Price 10 &s.
Niphetos. Color of the purest white, large, full, fragrant. Flowers in profusion, nearly every shoot
producing abud. A fine Tea Rose, either for winter or summer; not a strong grower. Price 15 éts.

Papa Gontier. A lovely Tea Rose, which has proved to be all that has been claimed. The blooms
are large and long, with thick, broad petals of a dark carmine-crimson. The inner petals are a bright rosy
carmine, and livht up wellat night. It is delightfully fragrant and combines all the qualities of the ‘‘ Bon
Silene.’”? Exceedingly free-flowering, summer and winter. Price 10 ¢ts.

Augustine Guinnoiseau (or White La France). Here we have a beauty indeed, one we can
recommend to all, whether for out-door culture or for pots in the house in winter. If you were to ask us to
select six of the very finest roses for you, we should be sure to include it in the six. Do you know “La
France?”’? If so, you know this elegant new Rose. It is identical with ‘‘ La France,’’ except the color.
It is pearly white, sometimes tinted with fawn. We predict for it far more popularity than ‘‘ La France’?
ever attained. Don’t fail to get this new Rose. Price 15 éts.

Catherine Mermet. This charming Rose is eagerly sought after in winter by the ultra-fashion-
able, and is perhaps the most admired of all the Tea Roses. The color is a delicate rosy pink, unapproach-
ed by any other. The buds are large, long and pointed, of great substance and most delicious fragrance.
For over twenty years it has reigned supreme in its class and color. Price 10 ¢ts.

Bride. Every lover of fine Roses should have a plant of this peerless variety, as it fills a place in
ever-blooming roses hitherto wanting. ‘The Bride’’ is a pure white Rose of large size and most perfect
form. The buds are pointed, and the ends of the petals are slightly curved back, giving it a most chaste
and elegant appearance. This variety has the most delicious Tea fragrance, and is a strong growing, free-
blooming rose, either for summer or winter flowering. Price 10 és.

Coquette de Lyon, the Yellow Hermosa. No Rose like it for freedom of bloom. The
plant isa fine grower, and carries numbers of flowers on every shoot. A fine yellow Rose, large, not at all
formal, but very attractive. Called “‘ Yellow Hermosa” from its free-flowering character. Price 10 ts.

La France. One of the most beautiful of all Roses, and is unequalled by any in its delicious fra-
grance. Very large, very double, and superbly formed. It is difficult to convey any idea of its beautiful
coloring, but the prevailing color is light silvery rose, shaded with silver-peach and often with pink. This
variety is hardy for out-door culture, if slightly protected with evergreen boughs in winter. Price 20 ¢ts.

Meteor. The “ Meteor is a remarkably rich, dark velvety crimson Rose; so dark indeed that under
certain conditions it is blackish crimson. It is a constant and profuse bloomer, very vigorous and healthy
in growth, with no tendency to mildew. No dark red Rose ever before offered, wili be as useful for summer
flowers, as it is so double that it produces perfect flowers in the hottest weather. Price 15 ¢ts.

Notre.—Except as noted, the above Roses are not hardy in open ground in northern states, but are fine
for summer bedding or for the winter window garden,

38 ELLIS BROTHERS’ CATALOGUE.

HARDY GARDEN ROSES.

Mme. Chas. Wood. One of the best Roses for general planting ever introduced; the flower is
extra large, full and double; color deep rosy crimson; sometimes brilliant scarlet with maroon shading. A
constant and profuse bloomer. Price 20 cts.

Vick’s Caprice. This is the only hardy Rose that has any variegation. It is a vigorous grower,
and bears large and fragrant flowers of bright rose, distinctly striped a rich crimson. Altogether a most
unique and pretty variety; sure to attract attention. Price 20 cts.

Captain Christy. The flowers are of magnificent form, very double, and stand erect in their
martial bearing. Color a fresh, delicate pink, with deeper shading in the center of the flower, the whole
flower possessing a bright, satiny appearance. A desirable variety. Price 20 cts.

Gen. Jacqueminot. Now known everywhere. The buds in mid-winter wholesale at from 50 cents
to $1.00 each. Color rich crimson; of fine shape and exquisite fragrance. Being very hardy, this variety
is not only popular for winter forcing, but is one of the best for out-door planting. This model and grand
old variety holds its own against all new comers, and is undoubtedly the finest hardy Rose of its color.

Should be in every collection. Price 20 cts.; extra strong, 50 cts.
Magna Charta. A splendid sort. Bright clear pink, flushed with vidlet-crimson; very sweet;
flowers extra large; fine form; very double and full; a free bloomer. Price 20 cts.

Mme. Plantier. A hardy, pure white double Rose of the ‘‘ Hybrid China;’’ one of the best white
Roses there is. It is excellent for cemetery decoration, etc.; growth free and vigorous. Price 20 ¢ts.

Coquette des Blanches. White; large and full; fragrant. Fine for cemeteries. Price 20 ¢ts.

Mrs. Degraw. A superb Rose, and we can confidently recommend it as being hardy, equalling the
tender sorts in profusion of bloom. From early summer until frost it may be depended upon to produce
flowers in abundance. In color it is a rich, glossy pink, delightfully fragrant, and is such a strong grower
that it is almost impregnable against attacks of the insects which usually destroy some of our finest Roses;
thus it is certain to be unequalled for the garden and cemetery. Price 20 ¢ts.

Gloire Lyonnaise. This grand Rose is the only yellow hybrid perpetual we have. It cannot be
called deep‘ yellow, but rather a pale shade of chamois or salmon-yellow, deepest at center, sometimes
passing to rich creamy white, finely tinted orange and fawn. The flowers have all the beauty of ‘*Tea
Roses,”’ and are large and full, and delightfully sweet. Price 25 cts.

Crimson Rambler (new). See description, page 1.

Caroline Goodrich (or Running Gen. Jacqueminot). This new hardy climbing rose has finely
formed flowers, very double, and its fragrance is most delicious. The color is the same as that of the ‘*Gen-
eral Jacqueminot.” It makes a growth of from twelve to fifteen feet in a season. Price 20 cts.

Baltimore Belle (climber). Blush, tinged rose and white; the flowers are very double, and are
produced in great clusters. Whole plant is one complete mass of bloom when at its best. Price 20 és.

Prairie Queen (climber). Dark rosy red, changing to pink. Price 20 cts.

Mary Washington (hardy climber). This variety said to be a hardy, perpetual blooming, climb-
ing Rose, and very desirable; producing a profusion of pure white flowers all summer; not fully tested

by us. Price 10 &s.
Countess de Muranais (moss). Large, pure white, beautifully mossed; a splendid out-door

Rose. Price 30 cts.
Henri Martin (moss). This is a magnificent Rose. The flowers are extra large very double.

The color is a deep, rosy carmine. Price 25 cts.

TENDER VINES AND BASKET PLANTS.

The following vines are for house culture or summer planting — not hardy.

“iy Hoya Carnosa (Wax Plant). Has thick, fleshy leaves
eq growing moderately fast and bearing umbels of beautiful flesh-
7 colored flowers. (See cut.) Price, fine plants, 15 to 40 cts.

Myrsipyllum Asparagoides (Smilax). Aclimbing plant
unsurpassed in the graceful beauty of its foliage; valuable for
bouquets and decorations. Price to ¢ts.

Passion Vine (Constance Elliot). This beautiful variety is
hardy with slight protection. A climbing plant rivalling some of
the Clematis in size, color and profusion of bloom, and surpasses
them in vigor of growth and delicious fragrance, and are pure ivory
white. Price 10 cts.

Passion Vine (John Spalding). A beautiful variety, foliage
prettily marked with bright golden yellow. Price 15 cts.

English Ivy. Price 10 éts.; larger, 25 cts.

Ivy Silver Stripe (new). Fine foliage. Each leaf heavily
bordered with pure white. The finest fancy Ivy. Price 15 cts.

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variegated form of the common ground Ivy, which is (EWN, CMs
prettily marked with pure white on a bright green geome ah fy Ss
ground. It is hardy and of vigorous growth like the Knee Ve Zs r etc,
parent variety, but unlike it, the leaves of thisform & et Fee ; ep
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no doubt become one of our most useful plants for
festooning work, such as drooping from hanging
baskets, vases, fancy pots, etc., etc.; its graceful, rapid
growth rendering it unequaled for this purpose, while
we have no doubt it will also be largely used in ceme-
teries to cover graves, as it is entirely hardy and we
think more ornamental than almost anything in use for
that purpose at present. (See cut).
Price to cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.
Solanum Jasminoides Grandifiora. A
beautiful new plant, which inclines to a trailing or
climbing habit, but never attains a greater height than
three to five feet, and can be pinched back toa bush
form. Its flowers are star shaped, like a ‘‘ Clematis,”’
and borne in enormous panicles or clusters, often a foot
across. In color they are pure white, with a violet tinge
on back of petals, and onthe buds. In pots it is a fine
bloomer both summer and winter. It is a free and con-
stant bloomer, commencing when only a foot high. Its
flowers keep perfect a long time before fading.
Price 10 cts.; larger, 20 cts.
Solanum Azurem. Certainly one of the finest plants lately introduced.- Every one is well
acquainted with ‘‘ Solanum Jasminoides,” and its merits are greatly appreciated. In the ‘“‘ Blue Solanum ”
we have a far superior plant in every respect. It is of robust growth, soon making fine specimens that will
climb over and cover a porch with the most handsomely cut foliage. In mild localities it is covered during
the late summer months with hundreds of clusters of large, lavender-blue, Wistaria-like flowers, brightly
set off with golden stamens, each cluster measuring fifteen inches in circumference, and often attaining a
length of twelve inches. The flowers are succeeded by bright scarlet berries, remaining perfect for a long
time. It is the most beautiful flowering vine that we have seen. A brilliant future stands before it, espec-
ially as a greenhouse or conservatory plant. Price 15 to 25 cts.

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flowering pure white Wax plant, of
a trailing habit, and especially fine
for hanging pots or baskets. The
foliage is round and fleshy, and the
blossoms very large, two to three
inches across, and exceedingly
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=f Wax Plant (or Rock Pink).
<= Curious succulent plant, similar
foliage and flower to above. Flow-
ers pink; an old variety, but fine for
baskets. Price io cts.
Cuphea Platycentra (Ci-
gar Plant). The tube of the flower
is scarlet, with the end part white
and crimson, having somewhat the
appearance of a miniature lighted
cigar; nota vine, but a trailing or
basket plant. Price 10 ¢ts.

PORTLAND, ME., April 30, 94.
—Eillis Bros. Sirs: Plants received
all right, was much pleased with
everything; many thanks for extras.
Respectfully, A. E.GROVER,.

40 ELLIS BROTHERS’ CATALOGUE.

Manettia{ Vine. Is the most magnificent
flowering vine in cultivation, either for the house or
garden. In the house it can be trained all around a
window, and will be a solid wreath of bloom both
summer and winter. In the garden its charming
beauty surpasses everything. Flowers, intense
scarlet, tipped with yellow, the most brilliant and
striking combination, and borne by the thousand,
each flower keeping perfect over a month before
fading. It is of the easiest culture, and sure to
thrive for any one with ordinary care. It can be
trained on a trellis, strings, or used for drooping
from hanging baskets; in any way a perfect mass of

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Ss es T branches. (See cut.) Price 10 to 25 ¢ts.
Asparagus Tenuissimus. Canbe grown
like Smilax; its fine, filmy foliage equals in beauty the Maidenhair Fern. Price 15 ¢ts.

Jessamine Grandifiorum (Catalonian Jessamine). A valuable winter flowering plant, blooming
without intermission from October to May. The flowers are pure white, most deliciously fragrant; used
extensively by all bouquet makers. Price 20 ¢ts.

Ivy German (or Parlor). A well known rapid climber; for pot culture or vases. Price 10 &s.

Cobea Scandens. A well known climbing plant of very rapid growth and having large blue bell-
shaped flowers. Used for covering trellises and unsightly places, for which its rapid growth makes it very
valuable. Price 15 to 30 ts.

Madeira Vine. Too well known to need description. Price 10 és.

Saxifraga Sarmentosa. The old-fashioned basket plant, better known as Strawberry Geranium.
Ornamental foliage. Price 10 cts.

Vinca (Variegata). Rapid grower; leaves glossy green, margined with white. Price 10 és.

CACTI.

Cereus Latifrous (or Queen Cactus). Not anew sort, but it makes a fine plantin a short time;
growth wide or flattened. The flowers appear at evening and last all night, being of enormous size, nearly
one foot across, and of the purest white color, delicately shaded pink outside, with a most lovely form and
texture. It blooms freely every year, and is indeed a fine plant for any one to possess. Price 15 éts.

Night Blooming Cereus, Nameless (or Dr. Regal). This is without doubt the finest of the
family. Flowers very large (sometimes measuring twenty inches in diameter); of the purest white.
Originated in St. Petersburg. A handsome slender stemmed species, which ought to be grown much more
generally than it is at present, for it is one of the finest of the night flowering Cacti. The flowers are
twelve to twenty inches in diameter, with creamy white lanceolate petals, wtth an outer fringe of narrow
yellow sepals. The surface of the stem being covered with irregular tubercles, not distinctly ridged as in
most other species. Price 20 cts.

C. M. Hovey. A superb variety, with very large flowers; ground color brilliant crimson, each petal
having a beautiful broad band of bright magenta, distinctly divided by the ground color; the whole flower
having a rich velvety appearance. This is a seedling originating in Boston, and is yet very scarce and
rare, ; Price 40 cts.

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Echinocereus (Finger Cactus). Also known as cluster or bunch Cactus. <A rapid growing sort,
soon forming a large cluster of upright growths, covered with spines. Flowers white. Price 15 cts.

Epiphyllum (or Lobster Cactus). A wonderfully free-bloomer, frequently blooming three or four
times during the year. Of drooping, weeping habit. Flowers bright pink. Price, small plants, 15 ts.

Aloe Minor Strictor. A good and easily grown variety, throwing out many growths from the

center. Color of dark or black-green, thickly covered with small white specks. Price 25 «ts.
Cereus Grandiflora (Night-blooming Cereus). Flowers enormously large, and of rarest beauty.
Pure white, and opening only at night. Price 20 ¢ts.

PRIMULA (PRIMROSES).

Obconica. A lovely perpetual blooming Prim-
rose, needing about same culture as the Chinese varie-
ties. The flowers are borne profusely, in trusses, on
long stems, color white, delicately tinted rosy lilac. Of
easy culture, thriving with little care and attention. The
blooming qualities are wonderful, in full flower from
October to August, fully nine months in the year, pro-
ducing twice the quantity of flowers of any plant with
which we are acquainted. If desired it can be planted
in open ground in summer and potted again in fall.
(See cut.) Price 15 éts. Seed in packets of about 100
seeds. Price 15 cts.

Chinese Primrose (single). This florists’
flower is held in great esteem, and is one of the most
desirable winter blooming plants, flowering during the
winter and spring months. Choice fringed varieties in
many colors. Price 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.

Mexican. A good specimen shows from ten to
thirty large pink saucer- shaped blossoms, about three
inches across. The plant seldom grows over ten
inches in height, and inclines toa trailing habit. Each
blossom keeps perfect many days. Price to cts.

HYDRANCEAS.

A species of woody shrubs peculiarly adapted to pot culture, with exception of ‘‘ Paniculata Grandi-
flora,”? which is entirely hardy.

Thomas Hogg. Another Japan production. <A pure white variety of the old garden ** Hydrangea,”’
being identical with it except in color, which is of purest white. Hardy at north if protected with boughs;
also very fine for pot and tub culture. Price 15 cts.

Red Branched. This, like ‘‘ Hydrangea
Otaksa,” belongs to ‘* Hortensia”’ class, but
blooms even more freely than ‘‘ Otaksa,’’ and
with larger trusses of flowers. The flowers are
of a brighter color than that grand variety.
The name of ‘Red Branch”’ is given it from
the fact that its foliage stems are of a dark pur-
plish color, while the flowering branches are of
a dark crimson, shading towards the heads to a
transparent red. (See cut.) Price 20 cts.

Otaksa. A magnificent flowering shrub,
with immense trusses of flowers, frequently
twelve inches across; color bright rosy pink,
contrasting finely with other sorts. The plant
is of low, bushy growth, and should have a
covering of straw, leaves or evergreen branches
during winter in northern climates. The low,
sturdy growth, together with its immense
blooms and beautiful foliage, make it the most
desirable of all to grow in pots, tubs or vases

for summer decoration. When so grown it can be wintered in cellar. Price 15 ts., 50 cts. and $1.00.
Hydrangea (Variegated). Similar to other house varieties except the foliage, which is heavily
edged white. Price 25 cts.
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Paniculata Grandifiora. One of the finest hardy shrubs in cultivation; the flowers are formed
in large white panicles or trusses, nine inches in length. The shrub grows toa height and breadth of
three or four feet, and as the flowers slightly droopy few plants have the grace and beauty presented by this
magnificent shrub. Perfectly hardy in all parts of the country; needs no protection of any kind. It should
have all weak wood cut away each fall, and be well manured each season. (See cut). Price, extra strong,
1-year, field grown plants, 20 ¢ts.; extra strong, 2-year, field grown plants, 50 cts.; extra strong, 3-year,
field grown plants, $1.00. Allof above will bloom first year. The3-year plants are extra fine, well branched,
two to three feet high; all have extra good roots. The 2 and 3-year plants should go by express.

CLADIOLI.

Lemoine’s Hybrids. Forvivid and rich orchid-like coloring, this
beautiful half-hardy class of Gladioli has no equal. Our bulbs were raised
from selected seed, saved from the finest named varieties, selected for their
distinct and brilliant colored flowers. Many of these are equal to the finest
named sorts. (Seecut.) Price, extra fine mixed, 5 ¢ts.; 5o¢ts. per doz.

Hesperide. Profusely blotched, and flaked bright rosy salmon ona &

pure white ground; a distinct and finely colored sort. Price 20 ¢ts.
Felicien David. Cherry, light carmine feathered; white blotch;
extra. Price 10 ¢ts.

John Bull. Ivory-white, tinted with yellow and lilac. Price 10 &s.
Le Pouissin. Light red, with large white throat; a beautiful
variety. Price 10 és.
Isaac Buchanan, The best yellow variety grown; a great novelty.
Price to és.
Snow White. The nearest pure white of any variety yet produced.
Extra fine. Price 20 ¢ts. —_
Reine Blanch. White, with dark carmine blotch. A fine sort. Price 10 ets.
Childsii. New, strong growing, large flowering varieties, mixed. A great improvement on Le-
moine’s. Price, in mixed colors, 30 és,

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Gladiolus (fine mixed). The bulbs are all fine varieties.
finest lot of Gladiolus ever offered at this price.

We send them out without names. The
Price 40 &ts. per doz.; by mail, prepaid.

The Gladiolus is the most beautiful of the summer bulbs, with tall spikes of flowers, some two feet or
more in height, often several from the same bulb. The flowers are almost every desirable color. As cut
flowers, they are the most lasting of anything we know. By cutting the spikes when two or three of the
lower flowers are open, and placing them in water, the entire spike will openin the most beautiful manner,
Set the bulbs from six to nine inches apart, about three inches deep.
the bulbs, remove the tops, leave to dry in the air a few days, and store in some cool place, secure from the
frost until spring, Our mixed varieties are unusually fine, comprising every shade of color. oe |

: PETUNIAS.
Pink Beauty. If not the perfect

Pink, it is so near it, that visitors exclaim,
‘““Why there is a double Pink Petunia!”
We could have sold our entire stock last
Summer to amateurs at a fancy price, but
‘* not for sale’’ was strictly adhered to, as we
wished to be able to offer it at a moderate
price this season. A first-class novelty; a
fine dwarf grower; good for pots or bedding.
This, and ‘‘ Mrs. Morton” (white) are the
two finest double Petunias we have ever
grown. (See cut). Bticelzo/cts-
Mrs. Morton. This stands at the
head of all the white frilled varieties. Growth
vigorous; and very dwarf and bushy;
flowers white, with very heavy finely cut
fringe. The most light and airy in appear-
ance of any of the double whites. Good as
dder; excellent pot plant. Price 15 cts.
Circe. Color deep and light claret,
with white. Double and finely fringed. A
first-class new sort. Price 20 és.
Enchantment. A fine double, self-
colored sort; a good grower; solid soft
carmine in color. Price 15 cts.
Petunias. Single seedlings from our
fine strain of seed, in mixed colors only,
ready in April. Price 1o cts.; 3 for 25 cts.

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Agapanthus Umbellatus,
Lily of the Nile. This is a splen-
did ornamental plant, bearing large
clusters of flowers on long flower
stalks, and lasting a long time in
bloom. There is no finer plant than
this for out-door decoration, planted
in large pots or tubs on the lawn,
terrace or piazza. It does well in
the house or greenhouse in winter,
requiring but slight protection. We
offer two varieties. (See cut.)

Pure White (new). Very rare.
Price 40 ts.
Bright Blue. One of the finest
of blue flowering plants.
, Price 25 ¢ts.

Asters, Truffant’s Perfection.
Our strain of large flowering
Perfection Asters, is now acknowl-
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country. Our list of patrons is very large. Many dislike the bother of raising their plants. We therefore
supply fine plants after April 1st. Colors: Pink, white, purple, crimson or mixed.
Price 30 cts. per doz.; larger, pot grown plants, ready in May, 40 4s. per doz.
Aster, Comet. Fine plants; pot grown; pink, blue and white. Price 50 cts. per doz.
Amaryllis Belladonna. A noble flower from the Cape of Good Hope; perfectly hardy south of
Washington, and even further north if planted a foot deep and covered. The flowers appear in the fall,
and are of the most beautiful satiny rose imaginable, and of exquisite fragrance. They are produced in
umbels of six to twelve flowers in a cluster. A fine sort for pot culture. Price, extra strong bulbs, 50 &s.
Amaryllis, Zephyranthes Atamasco. A species allied to the ‘‘Amaryllis,” of the easiest culture,
thriving in any garden soil. Planted either in the open ground or in pots, the bulbs produce very beautiful,
lily-like flowers, and bloom freely all summer. The graceful form of the charming flowers are of a

spotless, waxy white — very chaste in appearance. Price, 3 for 15 cts.
Amaryllis, Atamasco Rosea. This is similar to the preceding, except that the beautiful upright
flowers are of a clear rosy pink color. Price 10 ¢ts.

i . Orange scarlet; free bloomer.

scammer Saat : Price, extra large bulbs, 50 cts.; small, 15 éts.

Alosyia Citriodora, Lemon Verbena. Indispensable for fragrance of its leaves. Price 10 és.

Bouvardia, Davidsonii. White; often delicately tinted pink, profuse bloomer. Price 10 cts.
es President Cieveland (new scarlet). A sport from ‘B. Elegans,” and certainly the
finest scarlet-crimson variety yet introduced. It surpasses all other red varieties in richness of color,
profusion of bloom and vigor of growth, while it is fully one-third larger in the truss and individual floret.

Price 15 cts.
x ~~ Bouvardia, Alfred Neuner (new double white). The flowers are rather larger than those of the
single flowering, and composed of three perfect rows of petals of the purest waxy white color, each floret

resembling a minature Tuberose. : Price 15 cts.

Bryophyllum Calycinum, Life Plant. A most curious and beautiful succulent plant, with
thick, heavy leaves, which, if cut and laid on moist soil or sand, or even pinned to the walls of a living
room, little plants will grow from the notches all around the leaf. They grow very quick to a considerable
size, and make a healthy and beautiful looking plant. The flowers resemble a bunch of berries, appearing

usually in April. A very rare and interesting plant which is sure to greatly please. Price 15 cts.
Centaurea Gymnocarpa. Attains a diameter of two feet, forming a graceful rounded bush of

silver gray. Price 10 és.
Coleus. In twelve fine varieties. Price 10 cts.; $1.00 per doz.
Camelia, japonica. Fine plants. Price $1.00; very large, $2.00 to $3.00.
Cyclamen, Persicum Giganteum. Flowers of very large size; an improvement on older sort. An

extra fine strain. Price 30 cts.

Cyperus Alternifolius, Umbrella Plant. An ornamental grass, throwing up stems about two
feet high, surmounted at the top by a whorl of leaves, diverging horizontally, giving ds curious
appearance. Splendid for the center of vases, or as a water ee also a fine pot plant. Price 15 cts.

Daisy, Snow Crest. New double white Eng-

= N\2 lish Daisy. A most distinct variety and an im-

ay Na = "4 provement on ail existing sorts. Its habit of growth

naa: Slap and size of flowers, in comparison with older varie-

aA i Da ties, is gigantic. The flowers, which are borne on

Ke BG 24 Stout, stiff stems from six to ten inches long, are of

ER SS the purest white and full to the center. When fully

RY developed they rise to a conical or sugar-louf forth,

ak SS). and well grown specimens will cover a silver dollar.

g It makes an admirable hardy garden plant or may

. be forced for cut flowers under the same treatment
oe Ne 2 as Violets. (See cut.) Price 10 &s.

i Feverfew, Little Gem. ‘The great value of

7 rit 2 the old Dwarf Feverfew for cut flowers during the

i! Wee =, summer and fall is well known to florists and others.

= | This variety which we now offer surpasses it in

i = > vevery way. It is very dwarf, attaining a height of

‘only twelve inches. The flowers are larger, of more

perfect form and of the purest white.

Price 10 cts.; 3 for 25 &s.; 12 for 75 &s.

Newport, N.H., April 11, 1893. Zi/is Bros.
—Gentlemen:’ Piants received in fine condition,
and gave universal satisfaction, being strong, well-rooted plants. Hastily, G. H. NEWLAND.

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. Freesia, Refracta Alba. Too much
cannot be said of this beautiful bulb for forcing.
Pure white tube-shaped flowers, having a most
delicious perfume. A beautiful house plant,
and grows easily in any good, rich, sandy soil.
Flowers will keep two weeks after opening.
One of the few Christmas flowers, aud as soon
as better known will be one of the most popular J
holiday decorations; also, it will be grown in
large quantities by florists for cut flowers.
Bulbs should be treated the same as winter
flowering Oxalis, i. e., kept in dry earth or sand
until August, then potted off six to ten bulbs in
a six-inch pot; these will bloom in December or
January. Later potted will of course bloom
later. Like Oxalis, the bulbs increase rapidly.
Bulbs very cheap this season. (Seecut.) Price,
extra selected very large bulbs, 3 for 10 ¢ts.; 30
cts. per doz.; large bulbs, 5 for 10 ¢ts.; 20 ts.
per doz.; small buibs, but nearly all will bloom,
10 cts. per doz.

Gloxinea, Crassifolia. A charming class
of summer blooming bulbs which succeed with
ordinary care. They should be grown in a
moderately shady place, as the sun burns the
foliage when wet, making brown spots appear.
After planting the bulbs in a mixture of fibrous
light loam, manure and sand in equal parts,
they require but little heat or water until they
show signs of growth, when the quantity of
moisture and heat may be increased. Air pee iae |
should be plentifully supplied to prevent damp- ar I | .
ing off. When the plants have done blooming, dry gradually off, and keep in pots over winter in a mod-
erately warm place. Our stock is of the true large flowering varieties grown from seed. Bulbs will be
found strong and vigorous, with large recurved leaves, and flowers in a great variety of brilliant colors.
Persons who have failed to grow other varieties successfully should give these bulbs a trial, as they are of
much stronger growth than other sorts. Price 20 ¢ts.

Note.—We cannot furnish special shades or colors to order, but every bulb with hardly an exception
will produce flowers equal to finest named sorts.

Hedychium, Coronarium (Butterfly Lily). This magnificent tuberous-rooted plant flourishes on
low, moist land, in half-shade, where it will form a dense clump three or four feet high. From August,
onward, a mass of fragrant, pure white flowers, looking almost like large white butterflies, borne in large
clusters, terminal on every stalk. A splendid and desirable plant, an excellent companion to Cannas. Not
hardy; should be taken up and treated same as Cannas in the winter. Also fine for conservatory, but rather
large for house culture. Price 20 ¢ts.

Heliotrope, White Lady. The nearest approach to pure white yet in the Heliotrope; truss very
large, growth compact; a decided acquisition. A slight improvement on “Snow Wreath.” Price 10 ¢ts.

Heliotrope, Mrs. Burgess. Color fine dark violet; one of the best dark sorts, in fact one of the
best of all Heliotropes. Good for pots; fine for bedding in open ground, and extra good for cutting; odor
exquisite, and it produces flowers in abundance. Price 10 ¢ts.; larger, 20 éts.; $1.00 and $1.50 per doz.

Heliotrope, Mme. Ad. Dubouche (new). Trusses enormous, soft and mossy looking; color,
velvety-violet. One of the most beautiful Heliotropes ever introduced. Growth upright and very strong;

heavy dense foliage. Price 20 cts.
Hybiscus, Crimson Eye (new). See page 23.
Hybiscus, Rubra. Large, double, of a fine shade of dark red or crimson, Price 20 és.

-Hybiscus, Auranticum. Large, double, orange colored flowers; an early and profuse bloomer.

Price 20 ts.
Hybiscus, Grandifiora. Rich, glossy foliage, blooming profusely during the summer, literally

covering the plant with scarlet-crimson single flowers. Price 20 és.
Hybiscus, Sub Violaceous. Flowers of enormous size, of a beautiful carmine, tinted with violet.
Probably the largest flower of the Hybiscus family, and an unusually free-bloomer. We take great

___ pleasure in recommending this fine plant. Price 20 ¢ts.
. Lantana, Alba Perfecta. Pure white, compact habit; fine. Price 10 ¢ts,

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Lantana, Aurora Boreale. Lemon yellow; a delightful shade. Price 15 ¢ts.
Lantana, Michael Schmidt. Flowers fresh and sparkling, of a brilliant yellow, passing into purple-
vermilion. Price 15 cts.

Note.—The Hybiscus and Lantanas, are fineas house plants, but their greatest value is when
bedded out. We recommend our customers to give them a trial. They can be wintered in cellar, same as
an Oleander.

Salvia Splendens, Compacta. Also known
as Bedman, Bonfire, etc. A splendid new French
variety, with very brilliant scarlet flowers and of
comparatively dwarf and compacthabit. Its blooms
appear one month earlier than the old variety *S.
Splendens,’”? and produces flowers in succession
until frost sets in. An excellent plant for masses.
Its early blooming qualities will be appreciated by
all lovers of this fine plant; it also comes true from
seed. We now grow this wholly in place of the

‘old sort. (See cut.) Price 10 &s.; three for 25 &ts.;
twelve for 75 cts.

Streptosolen, jamesont. The flowers are
lobed, nearly one inch in diameter;. opening bright
orange, changing to a rich dark cinnabar red.
Blooms in the greatest profusion from March to
July. Price 10 ¢ts.

Stevia Nana. An improvement on “ Stevia
Compacta;” similar in every respect except in
height, which is considerably less than the old
variety, which makes it more desirable. In full
bloom at Christmas. Price 10 &s.

: ———— Tuberose, Albino. New, single, early flow-
ering, branching Tuberose. The petals recurve gracefully, which add greatly to the size of the individual
flower. The flower spike is very large and evenly filled; flowers thirty days earlier than the old single
variety, throwing from two to five flower stems from a single bulb, and these again, are often branched, but
its great merit above all other Tuberoses, is that it is entirely free from the brown tint, common to the old
sort on the back of the petals; the tabe and expanded sepals being of the purest waxy white.

Price 10 ¢ts.; three for 25 és.

Tuberose, Excelsior Pearl. A grower of cut flowers for the New York market, who has long been
noted for his exceedingly fine florets of ‘‘ Pearl’? Tuberoses—which command a higher price than any other
in the market—some fifteen years ago, when “‘ Pearl’? Tuberoses were first sold, selected the offsets from
the bulb that had produced an exceptionally fine spike of large, beautifully formed flowers. The increase
of this bulb, has been the only kind grown at this florist’s place, and he has guarded the stock with the
utmost care, with the result that in the past fifteen years not one single bulb has ever differed from the
original characteristics. In order to designate this special stock, we call it the ‘‘ Excelsior Pearl.’ Price,
extra selected, very large bulbs, 8 cts. each, four for 25 ¢ts.; nice blooming bulbs, 5 ¢ts., six for 25 ts,; a
fair assortment of above sizes, by express, 50 ¢ts., per doz.

HARDY VINES.

The following are all hardy vines, for permanent planting out doors.

Clematis, Paniculata. One of the most beautiful of our hardy-flowering vines. The flowers are
pure white, and are borne in great panicles or clusters of bloom, fairly covering the plant, so that it is a mass
or sheet of fleecy white. These clusters are borne on long slender stems, which stand out boldly from
between the glossy green leaves, and the gentlest breeze causes wavy crests of white to flow gently over
their surface. The fragrance is delicious, resembling the English Hawthorn blossoms, and is so subtile and
penetrating that a large plant in bloom will fill the air with fragrance. It begins to bloom late in August or
early in September, at a time when most other hardy climbers are out of bloom, an inestimable advantage.
It is a strong, rapid grower, quickly reaching a height of from 15 to 20 feet, and spreading out when trained
to wires or strings. Itis perfectly hardy in all sections of the country, and we can unhesitatingly say that
it is, in our opinion, the most valuable among hardy climbing vines. Price 30 &ts.; extra strong, 60 &s.

Clematis, jJackmanni. The Clematis has advanced rapidly in public favor, and is justly considered
one of the most beautiful climbers grown. The ‘ Jackmanni” and other varieties of this class, produce
their beautiful flowers in such profusion that the whole plant appears a sheet of bloom. The Clematis
should have good, rich ground, and if partially shaded, so much the better. They are entirely hardy, buta
light covering of leaves or straw during winter is desirable until fully established. In growing Clematis,

ELLIS BROTHERS’ CATALOGUE. | 47

plant ‘‘ Jackmanni,” first, and then think of others. Its rapidity of growth, matchless freedom in blooming,
and the superb velvety purple of its large flowers, have always held it in that relation toward other Clematis
which “‘ Jacqueminot”’ holds to other hardy Roses. Perhaps three times as many ‘ Jackmanni”’ are grown

as of all the other varieties combined. Price 50 ¢ts.
Clematis, Henryit. Very large, pure white flowers; single. One of the finest and most beautiful
Clematis, flowering profusely and very perfect. Price 50 cts.

Ipomcea Pandurata, Hardy Moon Flower. A fine hardy Perennial tuberous-rooted twiner.
There is no other climbing plant its equal for giving a quick dense shade. Strong plants will make a
growth of twenty-five feet in a season, and retain their large foliage tothe ground. The flowers which are
very large, are a pure satiny white, with a pinkish purple throat, shading off deeper in the tube. The
flowers are usually four inches in diameter,—sometimes attain a diameter of five or even six inches. They
are produced in large clusters, and in the greatest profusion from June to October. The root penetrates the
earth so deep, that it is not seriously affected by drouth or other unfavorable weather conditions. It does
not spread to become troublesome, but increases in beauty from year to year. Price 20 ¢ts.

New Halliana Honeysuckle. A new variety introduced from Japan, and considered a great
acquisition; it is ever green, and a constant bloomer; flowers white, changing to yellow; very fragrant;
good for trellis or pillar; one of the very best varieties for all purposes. Price 15 cts.

Evergreen Sweet-Scented Honeysuckle. A hardy, vigorous grower; blooms nearly all the
season; deliciously fragrant; flowers buff, yellow and white; very desirable for veranda and trellis
work. Price, small, 15 ¢ts.

Cinnamon Vine. A beautiful climber which SONU INN yoy tl h
possesses the rare quality of emitting from itsflow- Np i
ers the odor of the cinnamon, and very appropriately a A
called the ‘‘ Cinnamon Vine.’’ Perfectly hardy, the
stem dying down every autumn, but growing again
so rapidly in the spring as to completely cover any
trellis or arbor very early in the season. It is as
easily cultivated as the *‘ Madeira Vine,’’ has no
insect enemies, and is not affected by drouth; has
beautiful heart-shaped leaves, bright green peculiar
foliage, and clusters of delicate white flowers, send-
ing forth a delicious cinnamon odor, rendering it by
far one of the most desirable climbers in cultivation.
Planted near a door or window, and the vine trained
over and about it, makes an ornament worthy of the
admiration of all. (Seecut.) Price, small roots,
5 cts.; six for 25 é&ts.; strong roots, 10 éts.; six for p*
50 cts. ) 0 ms

Chinese Matrimony Vine. See full de- fe WANE
scription, page 24. Price, 1-year, 15 ¢ts.; 2-year, | Spey ee hy by
strong field grown, 35 cts. 1 ae eU/

Wisteria Sinensis. A magnificent climb- | ||@ma pal :
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in May and June; grows rapidly when well estab-
lished. Price, extra large plants, 50 cts.
Ampelopsis Veitchi, Boston Ivy. An
‘‘ Ampelopsis”’ of Japanese origin. It grows rapidly as the old ‘* Virginia Creeper,” and attains a height
of fifty feet. It clings firmly to any wall, tree, etc. The leaves are small on young plants, which at first
are of an olive green-brown color, changing to bright scarlet in the autumn. As the plant acquires age
the leaves increase in size. This variety becomes more popular every season, and is without question one
of the very best climbing plants for covering brick or stone walls that can be grown. Hardy except in ex-
treme north. Price, small, 10 cts.; strong plants, 25 cts.
Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, Virginia Creeper. A very rapid grower, with large dark green
foliage, which changes in the fall to scarlet. A very desirable vine for covering arbors, verandas, etc.
Price, small, 10 éts.; large, 25 to 50 cts.

HARDY PERENNIALS.

The growing interest in hardy plants has induced us to enlarge our list so as to include the most desir-
able varieties. We also classify under above heading, that buyers need have no difficulty in knowing what
plants are hardy. The plants in following list are of easy culture, and once obtained will bloom each year
with increasing beauty, and by a good selection.you can have the most varied of nature’s floral production
during the entire season.

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Spirea, Nana Compacta. A
new large flowering Spirea from
Japan. This isa first-class novelty,
and we thoroughly recommend it.
In garden culture, it flowers freely
during the summer, and is perfectly
hardy. Its merit consists in com-
pact growth, ample foliage of bril-
liant green and its wonderfully free
production of feathery white flow-
ers borne in plume-like panicles of
magnificent proportions; will en-
tirely supersede the old variety, as
the individual flowers and spikes
are twice the size, and much freer
blooming. It succeeds almost any-
where and with every one, and is
destined to extensive popularity.
Fine for winter window garden, if
potted in fall and treated same
as Hyacinths. (See cut.) Price,
clumps, 40 ¢ts.; small roots, pre-
paid, by mail, 20 ¢ts.

Aquilegia, Nana Alba (or
Decoration Day flower). This new
dwarf white Aquilegia or Colum-
bine, is one of the most valuable
novelties of recent introduction.
Our national holiday in remem-
brance of deceased Union soldiers,
has become a day of floral memory,
not only soldier for soldiers, or the
public for the soldier, but in memoriam, friend for friend —the great Memorial Day throughout the north —
growing, gathering, buying, carrying, and decorating with flowers throughout the northern states. The
great demand for flowers on May 30, is best known to the florist, and has caused much study to find the best
for this season. Among the many flowers used, we would call the attention of our customers to the above.
Ready in April. Price, small, 10 &ts.; clumps, 30 éts.; seed, 10 ¢ts.

Eulalia Gracillima Univittata. The most beautiful and useful of all the hardy grasses. Nar-
row green leaves with a silvery white mid-rib. This plant is of most graceful habit and is very beautiful
for decorative purposes and the center of vases, as well as making an attractive lawn plant. One of the
finest hardy plants in existence. Price 15 to 30 cts.

Pyrethrum Uliginosum, Giant Daisy. A grand fall blooming plant, growing five feet high, and
covered with large white flowers with yellow centers. Needs a moist rich soil, and should be in every
garden. No hardy plants in our grounds received so much praise as this fine Daisy, growing, as it does»
from five to seven feet high, and forming in short time a clump from two to five feet across; beautiul as an
ornamental plant; also fine for cutting. Price 25 éts.; seed, 10 cts.

Phlox, White Lady (hardy or perennial). The improvement that has been made in Hardy Garden or
Perennial Phlox of recent years is truly wonderful. This variety instead of being a lot of tall, naked stems
with small tufts of bloom at the top for a little while in midsummer as of old, are dwarf and stocky with
flower heads eight to ten inches long and six to eight inches in diameter, and are produced trom June until
frost. One of the finest of its class. Pure snow white, a most profuse bloomer, and of dwarf, compact
growth; a fine cemetery plant. Price 20 ¢ts.

Platycodon Grandiflorum, One of the very best perennial plants; in constant flower from early
spring to late fall. It forms dense clumps, which are covered with a mass of bell-shaped flowers. Fine
for cemetery, for garden or for cutting. Roots are hardy as a Peony. Price 15 cts.

Campanula Persiczfolia, (or peach-leaved Harebell). One of our finest hardy plants. Flowers
in June, sending up fine spikes of pure white bell-shaped flowers. Their purity has also given this flower
the title of ‘‘Angel Bells.’”? Very hardy roots should be divided once in two years. Price 15 cts.

Monarda Didyma, (also known as Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horse Mint, etc.). A sweet scented
herb with crimson flower heads. Excellent for borderand cutting. In flowerthree months. Price 10 ts.

Myosotis Palustris, Forget-me-not. Light blue flowers, and in bloom the whole summer; very
hardy, especially valuable for its remarkable blooming qualities. Price 15 cts.

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Pansy, Buguot’s Superb. This is the most famous of all the fancy strains, being blotched, stained
and veined in unsurpassable beauty, and variety of coloring.

Price, three for 20 cts.; twelve for 60 &ts.; seed, 25 cts. per pkt. of about fifty seeds.

Pansy, German Strain. In many of the finest colors; no other strain equals it for great variety of
shades and biending of colors, This Pansy blooms very freely. For variety, see collection Pansy seed.
Sold only in mixed lots. Price, large plants, twelve for 50 ¢ts.; smaller for mailing, twelve for 25 éts.;
twenty-five for 50 cts.

Pansy, Trimardeau. A distinct and beautiful new race, the flowers of which are of very large size,
and the plants may be expected to produce many of the beautiful shades of color that are found in other
classes of this popular piant. The true ‘‘ Trimardeau”’ Pansies of French origin, seed much less freely than
any other class. The plants were grown from seed saved exclusively from finely formed flowers of the
richest and most varied shades of color. Price, in fine mixed colors, large transplanted plants, 50 cts. per
doz., express only; smaller for mailing, 50 cts. per doz., postpaid; seed, 10 ¢ts.

Note.—We include Pansies in hardy plant list, but unless pains are taken they will live but two years.

Achillea. See discription, page 21.

Dialetra, Spectabilis. (Bleeding Heart).
One of the best known Perennials, with grace-
ful, drooping racemes of heart-shaped flowers
of rosy crimson and silvery white. Blooming
in spring and earlysummer. (Seecut.) Price,
extra strong roots, 30 ¢ts.; small, 10 cts.

Helianthus Multifiorus, Double
Dwarf Sunflower. A double Perennial ‘‘ Sun-
flower. It is a great addition to our hardy
herbaceous plants. Its dark, golden yellow
color is both fashionable and beautiful for cut
flowers; grows from three to five feet in height;
never fails to flower the first year of planting.
Do not be prejudiced against this plant because
it is only a ‘‘ Sunflower.’’ Give it a trial, and
you will be surprised and delighted to find how
beautiful it is—never needs to be replaced, as it
is a hardy Perennial, coming up every year, but
in extreme North it will need protection or can
be taken up like Canna and Dahlias, and kept in
cellar, This plant will become very popular when better known. Easily taken tora tine yellow Dahlia,

only with ten times the number of blooms. Price 15 cts.
Rocket, Hesperis. Very pteasing early spring flowering, profuse blooming plants, with fragrant
flowers, growing freely in any light rich soil. Ready in April. Price 15 éts.; seed, 5 cts.

Hyacinthus Candicans. A magnificent, Yucca-like plant, producing in July and August a flower
stem three to four feet high, covered with from twenty to thirty pure white, pendent, bell-shaped flowers.
This plant is rapidly gaining well-deserved popularity and should find a place in every collection. It is
believed that it will prove perfectly hardy. Price, fine blooming bulbs, ro éts.; 4 for 25 cts.

r Lily of the Valley. The beautiful delicate white flowers and the
peculiar shade of green foliage render this class of plants extremely attractive
and desirable, especially so grown out of doors. Used for a border they cannot
be surpassed, as they are perfectly hardy and do not depend on care for their
existence, though they respond quickly to it when given. Grown in pots and
| forced into flowers, they make a beautiful object for room decoration; for house
culture place rather thickly in pots or boxes. Keep in cool place until mid-win-
\W\) ter, then bring to window and give plenty of heat and some moisture, and the
flowers and foliage will soon appear. Orders should not be sent in later than
\| May. Our pips (or roots) are of the new improved large flowering sort called
\j the ‘* New Russian.”’ (See cut.) Price 5 cts.; 40 cts. per doz.
Tris Kzempferi. A new group of Japan Iris, totally distinct from all

/W\ others of this genus, and without question producing the most gorgeous flowers
<4 known, not excepting even the Orchids. Many of the flowers are ten inches
S across, with an aggregation of colors quite impossible to imagine, They form
¥ strong tufts of lovely bright green foliage from three to four feet in height, sur-
mounted by large Clematis-like flowers, of almost every shade of color—red, white, blue, rose, crimson, and
purple, striped, splashed, and veined in the most exquisite manner. They prefer sunny, moist situations,

_ planted in heavy loam, where they soon become established, and form striking and very ornamental objects.

hy

; Cannot be kept too wet during summer. _ Price, young roots in mixed colors only, 15 &ts.; 4 for 50 cts.

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Hemerocallis Kwanso flore pleno,
Double Crown Day Lily. Mlustrated herewith,
is a perfectly double flowering sort; a profuse
bloomer. The flowers are produced in clusters;
they are of a bright orange-yellow, and each
petal is marked with a large crimson blotch,
forming a circle around the flower, having ele-
gant grassy foliage and handsome, deliciously
fragrant flowers. They are perfectly hardy, and
thrive in almost any kind of soil, preferring one
that is rich, moist and in an open situation. (See
cut.) Price 20 és.

Funkia Variegata (or variegated leaf
Plantain Lily). A fine variety, with undulated
lance-shaped foliage, handsomely variegated
with white. Perfectly hardy; one of the very
best plants to form a permanent border to flower
beds; then by filling in few plants in center each
season, you have an ornamental bed at very
small expense. Price 15 &ts.; $1.25 per doz.;
$8.00 per 100.

Kosteletzkia (new). See page 1.

Lychnis (new). See page 9.

Hollyhock. It is doubtful if any of our
hardy plants are so well fitted by nature for use
in so many directions. Their grace and beauty
gives them a peculiar fitness for planting in
flower gardens and borders; their massive beau-
ty when planted in groups is unapproached by
any other flowering plants. The season of
bloom is so long that flowers may be had almost
the entire summer, and nothing is more attract-
ive in a large vase of cut flowers. In short,
they combine every good quality of a garden flower. They are perfectly hardy and will grow and bloom in
any ordinarily fertile soil and in all sections of the country. Plants that will bloom this season, in colors,
yellow, pink, red and white. Price 15 cts. The four for 50 ¢ts.

Lily, Auratum. The gold-banded Lily of Japan. This is the highest type of flowering bulbous plants.
The most beautiful and fragrant of all our list. There is a wonderful beauty in the growth of this gorgeous
flower; first the dry scaly bulb, then the sturdy stalk pushing through the earth, next the deep green leaves
and flower buds, and finally the dazzling white and gold blossom. Price, fine bulbs, 25 ¢ts., five for $1.00.

Lily, Spectosum Rubrum. This is one of the most popular and satisfactory of all Lilies, and is con-
sidered by many as the finest of all Lilies. The flowers are bright crimson and white spotted. Splendid

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large flowers borne in clusters, stem two to three feet. Wery hardy. Price 20 cts.
Lily. Spectosum Album. Same as above, except pure white. Both sorts are from Japan, and are
very hardy. Price 30 cts.

VERBENAS.

Verbenas being a leading specialty, we have selected from a large collection the following varieties,
which combine the best bedding qualities and embrace the greatest variety of color, which cannot fail to
give satisfaction to all. The list includes many of the best so called mammoth sets; but where older sorts
are still the best, we retain them on our list. We also have in stock many kinds not on the list.

Arbutus, white, shaded pink; Zffective, scarlet, with dark eye; U/tramarine, large, lavender;
Beauty of Oxford, dark pink, large; Mrs. Cleveland, white, strong grower, extra; Fire Ball,
the very brightest scarlet, white eye; Swanger’s Beauty, white, broad red stripes; Negro, very dark purple;
Sapphire, rich purple; Antonio, deep blue, extra; Bedouin, white, pink band through each petal; Edith,
salmon, shaded carmine; Cand/date, rich maroon, white eye; Crimson Bedder, bright crimson; Lajpis
Lazult, clear blue, white eye; Onyx, deep red, very large, strong grower; Flash, large, scarlet; Beauty of
Chatswood, rose, dark center; Climaxer, extra large, scarlet; Candidissina, white, profuse bloomer.

Price, customer’s selection, § «ts. each, 75 &ts. per doz.; our selection of best sorts, only 6 cts. each, 60
cts. per doz.; fine seedlings, mixed, 50 ¢ts. per doz. Verbenas cannot be sent by mail after May15. While
we shall fill all orders for Verbenas in full as far as possible, we reserve the right to substitute good kinds
in place of any of which we may be out.

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Flower Seed.

In the rapid and growing taste for flowers, the seedsman has been a most important
factor, supplying at moderate cost, hundreds of varieties in annuals and hardy peren-
nials for open air culture, as well as finer and more tender sorts for the house and
greenhouse. The following seeds which we offer our customers, have been grown by
ourselves or by experts in this country, France, Germany, or wherever the most favor-
able conditions are found to develop perfect flowers, and we feel assured in saying that
no seedsman can offer more fresh or finer strains than can be furnished by us, as we
know ours are as good as the best, and much better than large quantities which are
placed on the market each season. We would also call attention to the fact that with
our greenhouse facilities, we are enabled to test the germinating qualities of each varie-
ty, so that we know before placing any in packets that it will under fair conditions give
to the buyer perfect satisfaction. To the many who will see our seed list for the first
time, we would mention that the seed business is no new experiment, that we have
dealt in seeds for twenty-three years, and have avery large list of patrons over the en-
tire United States and Canada. We would respectfully request a trial order.

HOW TO SOW FLOWER SEED.

A shallow box is best to sow flower seed in. Make twoor three holes in the bottom
for drainage and fill nearly to the top with rich loam, wzthout manure. Take small
pieces of board and press the soil perfectly smooth and level. Sow the seed evenly.
Take two parts of pure sand to one of loam, and mix well. Place a small quantity of
this in a fine sieve (it will not hurt your flour sieve if you have no other); do not
shake it, but take one hand and rub the dirt through, watching the box, so as to cover
it evenly. Small seed like Petunia, Cineraria, etc., should be but slightly covered;
while the larger ones like Asters, Verbenas, etc., will do better if one-eighth of an
inch of this fine covering material is used. Sprinkle after covering. Cut or fold a
piece of cloth or paper the size of inside of box, wet and lay directly on the earth;
this should remain till the seedlings are seen breaking through the ground, when it
should be taken off, the box placed in asunny window; not kept too wet, or they will
damp off (rot at top of ground). As soon as the second leaves are well out, they
should be transplanted into pots or boxes. Small quantities of well decayed manure
should then be used. Small seed sown in open ground should be covered but one-
fourth to one-half inch deep; sprinkle surface well after covering seed. Then cover
entire surface of bed with old hay, grass, newspapers, or any covering material at hand;
leave it on bed till young plants begin to break ground, to come up.

COLLECTION PACKETS.

Our collections if bought in separate packages, each kind orcolor by itself, would
cost customers at 10 ¢ts. per paper, from $1.00 to $2.50. We know of no other method
by which so large a quantity of first-class seed can be sold for so small an amount of
money. Each year we have sold more of these collections than on the preceding sea-
son, and at this time our sale warrants us in the assertion that there is not a more pop-
ular form of selling choice seed now in use in this country. Large quantities are sold
to amateurs in every state, also in Canada, and besides this their reputation has
brought us many florists as customers. Immense quantities of poorer seed are sold,
but none better. .New customers are requested to give this class of seed a trial.

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COLLECTION PANSIES.

Extra German Pansy seed in twenty-five following varieties. King of the Blacks,
coal black; Emperor William, new, fine, large flower, ultramarine blue with purple-
violet eye; Azure Blue, extra fine; Light Blue, lovely shades, nearly sky-blue; V7o-
let, with white border, extra; Striped and Mottled, extra and very showy; Yellow
Margined, beautiful, with margin of yellow; Muhogany-colored, fine variety; White,
sometimes slightly marked with purple; Brown-/ed, an odd color; Quadricolor, a
fine new combination of colors, very beautiful; Szow Queen, fine pure white, new;
Havana Brown, new shades; Fawn Color,a beautiful new color; Black-Blue, very
dark color, striking and constant; Atrofurpurea Albo Maginata, edged silver, new
and beautiful; Earl Beaconsfield, purple, upper petals shaded blue; Trimardeux, the
mammoth strain of Pansies, extra; Back, bronze center, a beautiful new variety with
fine shading; Bronze, beautiful bronze color; Fire King, new golden yellow, upper
petals purple, very showy; Casszer’s Large Blotched, a fancy strain in beautiful tints;
Meteor, new, very bright brown; Feacock, a novelty, large-flowered, slate blue, with
white edge; Vectorza, the new red variety, very bright. Twenty seeds each of above
twenty-five varieties, 500 in all, price 25 cts.

NotTe.—We can furnish any of above twenty-five varieties in separate packets of
about one hundred seeds at Io «ts. per packet, except ‘*Cassier’s,” ‘* Meteor,” ‘‘ Pea-
cock ” and ‘‘ Victoria” are 15 és. each per packet.

These collection packets are filled as follows: For example take the Pansy. We
first take twenty seeds ‘‘ King of Blacks,” then twenty ‘‘ Emperor William,” and so on;
twenty seeds of each, until we have twenty-five varieties; they are then all put into
one packet and sealed.

WILcapa, Wasu., March 22, 1893.—£llis Bros. Kind Sirs: I had lovely Pansies from the seed I got
of you three years since, the best I have ever raised, and I have had seed from a dozen different firms.
MRS. H. E. ELLIS.

NORTHFIELD, VT., Dec. 9, 1893.—Zilis Bros. I wish to tell you what beautiful Asters and Pansies I
had trom seed bought of you last spring. Everybody admired them; so many different varieties. The
Pansies were all in bloom when the snow caine. When I want any more seed I shall send to you.

D. S. LYMAN.

East RocuHEster, N. H.—E//rs Bros. The finest Pansies, and the first I ever raised from seed was
from your firm. I have sent you one or more orders every year, trom the time that I sent you the first
order, ten years ago. Respectfully, MRS. IHELEN S. ABBOTT.

Brunswick, INbD., El/is Bros.—Dear Sirs: In 1886 I sent to you for my Punsy seed, and I had the
finest Pansies I ever saw in this country. Last year, | went to Europe, and saw Pansies that reminded me
of yours, and of course cannot rest until I send for seeds. MISS LIZZIE BECKMANN.

HAVERHILL, May 3, 1894 —Z//is Bros. Gentlemen: All those who ordered plants and seeds were
well pleased. The plants were thritty, vigorous, and exactly what we wanted, and the seeds were fine, full,
ripe seeds and generous im quantity. Were all more than pleased and Satisfied.

Yours truly, E. E. MORRISON.

COLLECTION OF TOM THUMB NASTURTIUM.

Crystal Palace Gem, sulphur colored flowers with dark red spots near base of
petals; Ainzg of Tom Thumbds, bluish green foliage, intense scarlet flower, very
showy; Pearl, creamy white; Golden King, deep golden yellow flowers, dark foliage;
Spotted, flowers beautifully spotted; /tuby Aéug, pink, shaded carmine, contrasting
beautifully with its dark foliage; Azévxg Theodore, blueish green foliage, flowers almost
black; Afropurpureum, dark crimson; Empress of India, splendid new dark-leaved
variety, flowers crimson; Beauty, fine yellow, flushed and shaded vermilion; Ladybird
(new), the ground color of the flower is rich golden yellow, each petal barred with a
broad vein of bright ruby crimson; Aurora (new), a shade of pink, beautiful. Ten

seeds each of above twelve varieties, 120 seeds in all. Price 25 ¢ts.
Note.—We can furnish, when desired, any of above varieties in separate packets
(of fifteen to twenty seeds.) Price 5 ts.

Ellis Bros. Your seeds give perfect satisfaction. I think every seed grows. Your Asters are lovely,
and your Pinks and Nasturtium can’t be beat. MRS. ALMON ANGELL,

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COLLECTION LARGE FLOWERED AND FANCY PHLOX DRUMMONDII.

Alba, magnificient large white flower; Alba Oculata, white with colored eye;
Atropurpurea, deep blood purple; Atropurpurea Alba Oculata, blood purple with
large eye; Alba Striata, blood purple, striped; Chamozs Rose, shades of light pink;
Cocctnea Striata, scarlet striped; Llegans, large-eyed sorts, extra; Jsabellina, straw
color, flowers of extra sizeand fineform; Kermeszna Splendens, vivid red, very showy ;
Kermesina Striata, vivid red, striped; Lefold?, deep pink, white eye; Quadricolor
fRosea, rose color, shaded; Quadricolor Violeacea, violet color, shaded; osea
Strzata, rose color, striped, very fine; /tosea Alba Oculata, rose color, white eye;
Stellata, beautiful sorts with large star in center; Vzolacea Alba Oculata, violet, with
large white eye, very fine; Cusfidata, New Star Phlox, long points to petals, very
odd; Fimbriata, new, extra fine, with toothed or fringed petals.

Twenty seeds each of above twenty varieties of large flowering and fancy Phloxes,
400 seeds in all. Price 25 és.

Separate colors of above in packets of from 50 to 100 seeds. Price 10 és.

Note.—With the exception of two last fancy sorts, the above named Phloxes are
all of the ‘‘ Grandiflora” or large flowered sort, and it is with pride that we can send
this fine collection to our customers of this season; its equal will not be sent out by
any other firm, as we are bound to place our collection Phlox the equal in popular
favor with our Pansies, Asters and Primulas, and we have studied to get into one
packet the finest set of colors the world affords.

COLLECTION BALSAM.

White, Pale Yellow, Flesh Color, Rosy Buff, Pomegranate, Red, Purple, Lilac,
Violet, Tricolor, Rose Spotted, Pure Scarlet, Striped, Solferino, Atrosanguinea Biood
Red, White Tinged Rose. Five seeds each of above sixteen sorts, eighty in all.

Price 25 ts.

’ ConcorD, N. H.—Ellis Bros. Gentlemen: I wish to tell you how much I like your collection of
Balsams. I have hid seeds trom Farquhars, Henderson, John Lewis Childs and others, but I never had
such beautiful Balsamsas I raised last year from one of your collection packets. They are simply beautiful,

and were admired by all who saw them. Respectfully, MRS. W. J. G.
OAKDALE STATION, Pa.—£ilis Bros. Aster and Dianthus from seed bought of you, were simply
superb. A. A. MILLER.

COLLECTION DIANTHUS.

Eastern Queen, beautifully marbled; Diadem, mottled, extra; Heddewigi Hybrids,
great variety; Atropurpurea, fine dark shades; Laciéniatus, fringed; Strzatus, striped
varieties; Manas Albus, new dwarf white; DBrzde, new white with dark center, very
fine; Mourning Pink, a new sort, very beautiful; JmPerdalis, fine double, in many
colors.

The above ten varieties are the finest of all Dianthus; forty seeds of each, four
hundred in all, price 25 &s., or any one of ten varieties in packets of about one
hundred seeds. Price 10 és.

PEABopy, KAn.—Ellis Bros. I had the finest Dianthus last summer that were ever grown here, from

‘one of your collection packets of seeds. MRS. M. F. STEWART.

COLLECTION VERBENA.

Defiance, splendid scarlet, coming true from seed, very fine and bright, equal in
color to the best named sorts; /talian Striped, carnation striped, from a fine collection
of brilliant colors, many of them coming beautifully striped orsplashed; Large Eyed,
a large per cent. may be expected to give flowers with center of floret of another color;
Cerulea, in shades of blue from light to dark; Candédissima (or Sea Foam), large
trusses of purest white, true from seed, extra fine; Mammoth (new), ina fine variety
of colors; the finest strain in the world. Twenty-five seeds of each of above six
varieties, 150 in all. Price 25 cts.

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COLLECTION PRIMULA, (Double.)

Finest double fringed varieties. imbriata Alba, fi. pl., fine double white,
fringed; Fimbriata Ker., fi. pl., fine double crimson; Fimbriata Striata, fi. pl.,
double, striped, various shades; Fimbriata Atropurpurea, fi. pl., fine double dark
shades. Price, five seeds of each above, twenty in all, 50 &s.

LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED PRIMULAS, (Single.)

Punctata Elegantisstma, new variety, flowers velvety crimson, edges spotted
with white, very distinct; S/rzata, a beautiful striped sort; Fern Leaf, in variety, fine;
Coccinea, flowers of the largest size, of a beautiful brilliant scarlet, with a clear sulphur
eye, exquisitely fringed; Glodosa Alba, a splendid new and improved white variety,
heavily fringed, extra fine; Globosa Kermesina Splendens, an improved deep crimson
sort, deeply fringed, very bright and distinct; Globosa Carnea, new variety, very fine;
Punctata Atropurpurea, a beautiful and showy variety; Cristata Alba, semi-double
variety with odd and beautiful foliage; Golden Feather, golden foliage, white flowers.

Five seeds of each of above—ten fringed sorts—making the most desirable packet
of Primrose offered in the world, and at one-half the price asked by most seedsmen for
much inferior stock and a less quantity. Its germinating quality has been tested.

Price 25 ¢ts.

Note.—We can supply (to those who want certain varieties of colors) any of the

above Primulas in separate packets. Each packet contains about twenty-five seeds.

Price 25 és. each.

NEw Lonpon, N. H., April 26, ee Bros. Dear Sirs: Thecollection packet of Primula seed
I had of you last year, were just splendid. I believe every seed germinated. I had over thirty fine plants,
and they were admired by every one who saw them. Respectfully, MRS. J. S. BOHANAN.

CoaTicooK, P. Q., June 30, 1893 Ellis Bros. Dear Sirs: Primula, Stocks and Asters, I found them
most excellent, germinating treely, and giving me very fine plants; the Primulas handsomer than any I
ever saw before. MRS. C. D. DYKE.

Iowa City, la.—£i/ils Bros. Dear Sirs: I had a magnificent show from seed ordered of you last
year. I have never seen anything in the line of Primulas that equalled mine.
Yours, EUCLID SANDERS.
COLLECTION ASTER.

Truffant’s Perfection. Large-Flowered, Snow White, Rose, Dark Blood Red,
Light Blue, Black-Blue, Glowing Dark Crimson, White and Black-Blue, Rose and
White, Carmine, Carmine and White, Crimson Ball, Dark Crimson and White, Dark
Red and White, Victoria Red, Lilac Red and White, Violet, Dark Scarlet and White,
Sky Blue and White, Black-Blue and White, Light Blue and White. The finest col-
lection of Asters ever offered. Ten seeds each of above twenty varieties, two hundred
in all. We shall this season include in our collection, a few seeds each, White Comet,
Pink Comet, Semple’s White and Mary Semple Asters. Price 25 cts.

RUTLAND, March 10, 1894.—£//is Bros. I want you to know your seeds give the best of satisfaction.
I never had such beautiful Asters and Pinks, as 1 have had from your seeds. MRS. C, A. SPOONER.

COLLECTION TEN WEEKS’ STOCK.
New, Large Flowering, Giant Stocks. White, Rose, Light Blue, Canary Yellow,
Dark Crimson, Chestnut Color, Blood Red, Shining Carmine, Aurora Color, Purple,
Violet, Chamois, Copper Color. Twenty-five seeds each above twelve varieties, 300

in all. Price 25 cs.
PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA HYBRIDS.

Large Flowering Section in ten finest named varieties; also,
The Fringed Section in five varieties.
The flowers of both sections are of immense size and of fine color, far superior
to the ordinary Petunia. Twenty seeds each of fifteen kinds, three hundred in all.
Price 25 ¢ts.

HILLsBoro’ BripGe, N. H.—Z£Zilis Bros. I had a bed of Petunias from your seed last year, that
were the tinest ever seen around here. MRS. STILLMAN H. BAKER.

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Apple Blossom. Large pointed flow-
ers, shaded pink and rose, tinted deepest in stand-
ards, well named. Price 5 &s.; oz., 15 és.
Primrose. Very distinct, and the nearest
approach to yellow, found in Sweet Peas. The
entire flower being of a pale primrose yellow
color. Price 10 &s.; oz., 20 cts.
Mrs. Gladstone. One of the most delicate-
ly shaded varieties in our entire list, when open-
ing, the blooms are buff and light pink,
changing to a beautiful soft blush, darker at
base of petals. Erice 5.cts.:'02Z:, 1§_¢ts.
Miss Blanche Ferry (or Improved Painted Lady).
After thorough trials we can most heartily recommend
this new early flowering Sweet Pea. It bears large
pink and white flowers like ‘‘ Painted Lady,” but is
very much more free-flowering, and at least ten days
earlier in blooming. The beautiful flowers are richly
fragrant and produced in the greatest abundance for a
long time. Compared with ‘‘ Painted Lady ”— the
most popular sort, on the whole, hitherto—the flow-
ers have a far deeper, richer coloring and greater
fragrance. Earlier, more and finer flowers, longer in
bloom, and more dwarf, requiring less bushing to hold
| ——w them up. Price.) 5 c18-5702-, 15 Cts.
Wi J A \Iss Boreatton. A grand variety with very large flow-
y FG \ ers, borne in threes upon long stems; the color is a
i Um Tey, fine deep maroon throughout; nothing like it.
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Emily Henderson.
This new white Sweet
Pea is a_ gloriously
beautiful acquisition of
American origin, a
sport from that splen-
did pink and white va-
riety ‘‘ Blanche Ferry.”
It is absolutely pure
white, as clear as ala-
baster and glistening
. as satin; all other
. whites in .comparison
are tinged with yellow,
green or pink. The
flowers are extra large,
of remarkable _ sub-
stance, and in form,
perfection. The stems
are stiff and long, sup-
porting the blossoms
so that they stand out
boldly, giving this va-
riety an added value
for cutting. In earli-
ness and long contin-
ued bloom, it outrivals
all competitors, flow-
ering nearly two weeks
earlier than any of the
varieties inourgrounds
and continues a veri-
table ‘* cut-and-come-
again” to the end of
Autumn. Fragrance is
most delicious and dis-
tinct, and the prodigal
abundance of bloom is
phenomenal. Rarely
less than three flowers
are borne on a stem

and nearly as often four, and frequently stems are found bearing five, six and even
seven flowers. Price 10 &ts.; 0z., 20 cts.

NotTe.—We fully tested this Pea, and find it true to description, the finest Sweet
Pea we have ever grown.

The Senator. Standards splendidly expanded, color chocolate, shaded and striped
creamy white. Price 5 &ts.; OZ, 15 Cts.

Lottie Eckford. Lovely, long-stemmed flowers, borne profusely in clusters of
three; both standard and wings are clear white, delicately shaded, porcelain blue,
distinctly and broadly margined lavender. Price 10 ¢ts.; 0z., 20 cts.

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American Belle (new).
This variety shows an im-
portant departure from the
colorings and markings of all
other varieties,—being neith-
er striped nor mottled, but
distinctly spotted. The
standard is clear bright rose
of uniform coloring; wings
of crystal white with bright
purplish carmine spots. The
flowers are very large, of good
substance, and finely formed, |
while the standard does not
have that tendency to droop,
so common in other large-
flowered varieties. Of such
good substance are the flowers
that they remain perfect and
keep well in a bouquet fora
long time, thus rendering this variety most
desirable for cut flowers. (See cut.)

Price 10 éts.; 0z., 40 cs.

Mrs. Gladstone. Flowers large, of perfect
form, and of most delicate and beautiful blush
pink. One of the most elegant and beautiful
flowers in the list. ; Price 5 Gtsxs' Oz.) 15 cts.

Captain of the Blues. One of the largest blue

GS flowered sorts. Standard very broad and bright purple-
ee nncreien: blue; wings broad, expanded and a lighter and brighter
ys blue than the standard. PriceshsCrans 10 Zesnhe Ato.
Countess of Radnor. Flowers medium sized; standard broad, waved at: edge,
pale lilac, shaded mauve; wings pale lilac. A distinct and beautiful variety.
Price 5 cts. ; OZ. 5.05 ets.

Mrs. Sankey. Classed as a pure white, but we think improperly, as the flowers
while seemingly white in some light, in others show a tinge of warm shell pink, which
is very delicate and beautiful. Price 1O.cts. 5) OZ... 15. Cts.

The Queen. Soft, rosy pink, shaded with lavender; a beautiful and pleasing sort.

etICe GiCts,*OZ., LS Cts.

Orange Prince. The rarest of all colors; awarded first-class certificate, R. H. S.
The grand, long-stemmed flowers are bright orange-pink, flashed with scarlet; very

distinct and beautiful. Price:5 Gts.3.GZ.3:18 Cts.
Monarch. Splendid large flowers; standards bronzy crimson, wings a rich, deep

blue; three flowers on a stem. Bricers Ctas; O705/5 5 Cts:
Queen of the Isles. A beautiful variety; large flowers handsomely mottled and

striped with blue and red. Price: 5 cts.'5.07.5°15 cts:

Adonis. New, carmine-rose; a lovely shade. Price Seis. 702.5 16 Cis,
Princess of Wales. A lovely variety, shaded and stained with mauve on a white

_ ground in a most pleasing manner. Price 10 és.

White. A pure white sort; fine for cutting. Price’s¢te. 5 0z;, 15 cts.

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Butterfly. White ground, laced with lavender blue. Price 5 &s.; oz., 15 &s.
Painted Lady. Well known pink and white variety. Price 5 &s.; oz., 10 cts.
Invincible Carmine (Cardinal Beauty). A splendid robust growing variety, pro-
ducing a great profusion of bright, glowing carmine flowers, the brightest colored of
all Sweet Peas. Price 10 4s.
Scarlet Invincible. Remarkably fragrant, with bright scarlet-crimson flowers.
Price 5 &ts.; oz., 15 cts.
New Mixed. Our own mixture, of distinct new named varieties, and we can
unhesitatingly recommend it as the finest strain of mixed Sweet Peas ever offered for
sale. The purchaser will receive fine effect from this mixture, and can readily identify
the separate varieties by comparing the flowers with the descriptions given above. It
also contains a fair proportion of Eckford’s new mixed varieties, American Belle,
Emily Henderson, Mrs. Sankey, Primrose, etc.
Price, new mixed varieties, large packets, 10 ¢ts.; oz., 15 &ts.3 3 ozs., 40 ts.
Eckford’s (new mixed). This strain of new mixed Sweet Peas, comprises beautiful
new varieties of Mr. Eckford’s raising, including many of great merit and various
bright colors, making a gorgeous effect. We would recommend a liberal use of this
seed. Price 10 &ts.; 0z., 20 ts.
Older varieties, good mixture. Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 éts.; 3 ozs., 25 cts.
NoTe.—Sweet Peas, great favorites, but never as popular as now. Our sales are
very large, which is in part our care to sell only zew seed, grown for us in one of the
most favorable locations in the world, for the growing of this seed. Our list is very
select, we offer only the best in the finest and most decided colors, in both new and
older sorts. If sown very early, should not be covered more than one-half inch deep.

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS.
Aster, Jlary Semple. New Chrysanthemum-flowered Aster, of a beautiful shade

of pale pink, the finest late variety-we have ever grown. Price 10 &s.
Aster, Semple’s White. Similar to above only pure white. Price 10 cts.
Aster, Semple’s Mixed.. Mixed seed of above two sorts. Price 10 &s.

The two above Asters originated with James Semple of Pennsylvania. The seed
from which we grew our present stock, cost us $1.00 per packet, and we found it as
advertised, the very best late Aster yet in the trade. Three years ago we introduced
these Asters, and we pride ourselves in being the first retail seedsmen in the country
to offer them to theincustomers. ‘‘ Mary Semple” is now the most popular variety on
sale in nearly all our large cities. Both this and the White are of the branching class,
long stems, requiring plenty of room, not nearer than fifteen inches each way, and if
ground is good you will have Asters that are the wonder of your friends. A box of
flowers was sent to the editor of the American Florist. He acknowledged the receipt

of same as follows, in next issue of paper:

““Of the ten blooms sent, none were less than three and one-half inches, and some were almost full four
inches across. When lifted from the box and seen at a short distance we thought they were certainly some
very early Chrysanthemums. The colors were excellent; the pink isa beautiful shade, and the white a good
cleartone. They were decidedly the best Asters we have seen. Such flowers will be heartily welcomed.”

The following is from florists who have seen these Asters, as grown by Mr. S.
PitTsBURGH.—Mr. Semple: I consider your Asters, “‘ Mary Semple’ and “‘Semple’s White” the

finest strain without exception, that I ever saw. Yours truly, N. PATTERSON.
ALLEGHENY, Pa.—Mr. Semple: We can tell every florist in the country, it is the best Aster in cut
flowers for florists’ use; has long stems, and in good colors. LUDWIG & RICHTER.

ALLEGHENY. After years of careful selection of the most perfect flowers of Asters saved for seed,
Mr. Semple has brought this fine strain of Asters up to perfection. The fine perfect flowers, long stems
and delicate colors, make this a perfect gem of Asters. As I have seen them growing in the field, must
pronounce them the finest sight that ever came to my notice of Asters. WALTER HARVEY, Florist.

HIvtsporo, N. H., March 17, 1894.—Z//is Bros. We had some of the finest Asters that was ever —
seen in town, and we took the first premium on them at our fair; they were ‘‘ Mary Semple.” All of the
seeds received of you last year, proved first-class. Yours respectfully, MRS. F. A. McCLINTOCK,

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Aster, Comet Pink. A fine early blooming variety, color pink. Price 10 &s.
Aster, Comet Blue. Same as above except in color. Price 10 &s.
Aster, Comet. A new, mammoth white variety of this popular strain. Flower
similar to pink and blue ‘‘Comet,” except they are larger, more fluffy and graceful, and
plants are much larger and stronger in growth. One of the most pleasing of all
varieties, either for ornamental beds orforcutting. Our seed is from the genuine large
sorts, and as good as the best offered by any seedsmenin the country. Price 1o ts.
Aster, Comet. Above sorts mixed. Price 10 ¢cts.
The shape of the flowers in the above new class, differs from all other Asters in
cultivation, resembling closely the large flowered Japanese Chrysanthemums. The
petals are long, somewhat twisted or wavy-like, are recurved from the center of the
flower to the outer petals in such a regular manner as to form a loose, but still dense
half globe. The flowers are from three and one-half to four and one-half inches in
diameter; perfectly double.
Aster, Mzgxon. Flowers small to medium in size and pure white; a profuse

bloomer. © Price 10 ¢ts.
Aster, Vick’s Branching. A largely advertised white Aster, quite similar to
‘«Semple’s White.” We offer genuine stock. Price 10 ¢ts.

Aster, Vew Victorza (Large Flowered). It is impossible to speak too highly of
this magnificently imbricated Aster. The blossoms are large and distinguished by an
elegant and regular overlapping of the petals, thus giving to the flowers a distinctive
character. The growth is an elegant pyramid, and each plant grows from twenty to
forty flowers. The colors include many extremely delicate and some gorgeous shades.

Price, finest mixed, 15 cts.

| ster, Victoria Necdle. One of the finest of the quilled Asters. Price 10 ¢ts.
.... Dwarf Queen. This magnificent new Aster has given excellent satisfaction.
The dwarf, bushy plants grow only ten to twelve inches high, and while branching
very freely, the branches are upright, make a dense, compact bush—excellent for pot
culture as well as for bedding. ‘The flowers are of extraordinary size, perfectly double,

and resembles the finest Victoria Asters inform. Excellent for cutting.

Price, pure white, 10 éts.; mixed 10 Cts.

Aster, Truffant’s Perfection. This improved Perfection Aster is now acknowl-
edged as among the finest for ornamental beds, for cutting purposes or for exhibition,
being of strong growth, large bloom, which is extra double, and of fine form. (See
also Collection Packet). The above in following colors separate, viz.: Snow white,

blood red, pink and blue. Price, either color, 10 cts.
Aster, 7ruffant’s Perfection. Many colors, extra fine, mixed. _ Price 10 cts.
Aster, Truffant’s Perfection. Good quality, mixed. Price.5 cts.

Aster, Rose Flowered. The flowers are large and double, the outer petals finely
recurved and the inner ones incurved like arose; two feetin height; extra choice
mixed. A splendid Aster. Price 10 cts.

Aster, Dwarf Chrysanthemum (Flowered). A splendid race of dwarf, compact
habit, nine inches in height, flowers large and produced when other varieties are out
of bloom; mixed. Price.5 cts.

Aster, German Quilled. Double quilled flowers, mixed colors. Price 5 és.

Aster, Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet. Grows only about one foot high, growing in
bouquet shape; mixed colors. Priceizo Gs.

Abutilon. Flowers freely during the spring and winter months in the house, and

_ during summer when bedded out; the flowers are bell-shaped. ‘Tender perennial, fine
mixed. Price 15 cts.

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Aquilegia, Chrysantha (Golden Spurred Columbine). A beautiful variety; flow-
ers bright yellow, produced freely all summer; very hardy. Price 10 &ts.
Aquilegia, Columdine. NHardy perennials, extra quality, mixed. Price 10 és.
Aquilegia, Chrysantha Nana Alba (new). Early blooming, dwarf white Colum-
bine or ‘‘ Decoration Day Flower,” one of the most valuable new plants introduced for
years. See full description, page 48. Price 10 és.
Alyssum, New Dwarf Sweet (Little Gem). Plants are of very dwarf, compact,
spreading habit, and only three to five inches in height, each plant covering a circle
from fifteen to thirty inches in diameter. It begins to bloom when quite small. The

plants are a solid mass of white from spring till late in autumn. Price 10 ts.
Alyssum, Sweet. Too well known to need discription. Price 5 ¢ts.
Ampelopsis, Vertchiz. The beautiful Japan Ivy; dark green leaves changing to

brilliant scarlet in the autumn; hardy, and clings tenaciously. Price 10 &s.

Auricular, or Hardy Primula. Our seed of this grand perennial plant is from
one of the best English collections. Flowers are of various shades, yellow, crimson
and maroon. Takes along time for seed to germinate. Price 25 és.

African Mullen, Algerzan Stranger. This beautiful annual has fine large wrin-
kled foliage and long spikes of beautiful golden yellow flowers with velvety brown
spots in center. The buds are a rich orange yellow, shining like satin and folded like
squares. A very showy plant and a splendid bloomer. Price ro ts.

Begonia, 7uberous Rooted. ‘These splendid varieties are covered the whole sum-
mer with bright and elegant drooping flowers. Blooming the first season from seed,
if sown in February or March. Seed is very fine, and great care is needed in sowing

and caring for young plants. Price 25 cts.
Begonia. Fine mixed, from our own fine collection of fancy leaf and flowering

kinds; extra. Price 15 és.
Begonia, Vernon (new). See description, page 14. Price 10 &s.

Coreopsis Lanceolata. Perennial Golden Coreopsis. Flowers are each two to
three inches or more in diameter, of an intensely clear, golden yellow. It commences

to bloom in June, continuing until hard frosts. Price 10 ts.
Carnation. Saved from flowers of excellent quality only. The finest mixed,

hardy garden Pinks; will live in open ground without protection. Price 25 és.
Carnation, Grenadin (White). A new hardy, dwarf sort; very fine for garden

culture. Price 25 cts.
Carnation, Grenadin. Red, same as above, except color. Price 15 cts.

Carnation, Mad. Guzlilaud. In this, we have the best yellow Carnation that will
bloom from seed from four to six months. The flowers are very large and double, ~
borne on long, stiff stems, and clear golden yellow, with only an occasional pink or
red streak. A great novelty, seed very scarce. Price, twenty-five seeds, 25 <ts.

Carnation, Chabaud’s Double Perpetual. ‘This new Carnation was raised by Mr.
Chabaud, the foremost Carnation grower of Europe. It grows from 16 to 20 inches
high, is closely branched, and carries its blooms well. The straight, vertical flower-
stems are covered with large, handsome, very double flowers in every variety of color.
It blooms in about seven months after being sown, and continues to flower in the
greatest profusion indefinitely. In view of its earliness, hardiness, robust growth,
perfect bearing, variety of color of the flowers, and the long continued time in which
they are produced, it is likely to supersede all varieties hitherto grown. It may be
sown either in autumn or early spring. Price, (packet of forty seeds) 25 ts.

Carnation, Marguerite (new). A newclass of carnations that are without excep-
tion the most abundant bloomers of all the Pinks. The flowers are of brilliant colors, —

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ranging through many beautiful shades of reds, pinks, white, varigations, etc.; they
are of perfect form and large size. They bloom in about four months after sowing
the seeds; those sown in spring commence flowering in early summer, and continue
to bloom in profusion until checked by frost. They can be potted and taken in the
house and will flower through the winter; if intended specially for winter flowering,
it will be better to sow later in the season, They come from fifty to eighty per cent.
double. Price, finest mixed, 10 &s.; pure white, 10 ¢ts.
Carnation, Perfetual or Tree. Seed saved from the collection of the celebrated
M. Alegatiere—the most celebrated grower in the world, and from finest named stage

flowers only; extra for pot culture. Price 50 ¢ts.
Calendula, Orzole. This is surpassingly grand and brilliant. The extra large

double flowers are rich and glowing in tone, bright golden yellow. Price Sacts.
Calceolaria, Yybrida Tigrida. Spotted. Seed saved from the best collection in

Europe; extra choice. PRICE 25 Cte:

Cineraria, Hybrida Grandifiora. Saved only from extra fine, large flowering,
prize varieties. This strain is unsurpassed. ake Brice 25 Cis:

Cyclamen, Perstcum. Charming, bulbous rooted plants, with beautiful foliage;
winter and spring blooming. If the seed are sown early in the spring, they make
flower bulbs in one season. Price 25 (cts:

Cyclamen, Giganteum. Without exception, the strain offered is in all respects the
finest that can be procured. The flowers are of large size and of the finest shades.
We can safely recommend this to our customers, as sure to give satisfactory results.

Extra mixed. Price 50 «ts.
Campanula. A wonderfully fine class of hardy perennials well suited to any kind
of soil. Seed from the most select varieties only. Finest mixed. Price LOrcts:

Campanula, Persicefolia(Angel’s bells). See description page 48. Price-1o cts.
Candytuft, fragrant White. White, fragrant; fine for bouquets. Price 5 cts.
Candytuft, Empress. Produces large trusses of pure white flowers; assumes,
when in full bloom, a beautiful tree form; very fine. : Price 5 cts.
Candytuft, Szow Queen. Anentirely distinct species, from Spain; very dwarf;
an annual and grows very rapidly, quickly coming into bloom, and remaining in full
flower for three months. The very handsome tufted pure white flowers are produced
in great abundance. Price 10 ¢ts.
Candytuft, /eocket. Large umbels of pure white flowers. Price 5, cts:
Candytuft, Dark fed. Fine for cutting. x PGCE rs. CLs.
Candytuft. New, dwarf hybrids, mixed; new and very effective. Price 5 és.
Candytuft. All sorts mixed. Price's Cts.
California Golden Bells. An annual with fine foliage and charming spikes of
dainty yellow flowers, like Lily of Valley; nice in bouquets; also, beautiful dried,
for winter bouquets, as the flowers are like tissue paper. Price 10 és.
Cosmos New Mammoth Perfection, Hrdinda (White) amd fRoseta (Pink). A
grand improvement on ordinary Cosmos. The splendid flowers on long stems measure
13 to 15 inches in circumference; the petals are broad and deeply lined; the plants are
very strong and vigorous and more floriferous than the old varieties. Two splendid
novelties from California. Price, either sort, 10 éts.; mixed, 10 ts.
Chrysanthemum, Azthemzs Coronaria, fi. fl. A most useful plant for bedding or
pot culture. It bears double flowers profusely during the season, and can be highly
recommended. Better known as Double Marguerites. Comes quite true from seed.
Either white, yellow or mixed. : Price 10 ¢ts.
Chrysanthemums. Showy and effective garden favorites. Also now extensively

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grown for cut flowers. No place is complete without them. The annual sorts bloom
the first season. The perennial varieties are very fine for out-door bloom, or for pot
culture, blooming in October and November. The seed will produce single, semi-
double and double flowers in great variety of colors.
Price, finest mixed annual sorts, 5 &s.; finest perennial sorts, 10 ts.
Cobza, Scandens. A climber of rapid growth, flowering the first season if sown
early in the house or hot-bed. In sowing, place seed edgewise and cover it with light
soil. Purple flower. Price 10 cs.
Cobza, Alda (new). Similar to above, except of pure white color. Price 20 &s.
Daisy, Mixed (Bellis Perennis). A favorite plant for beds or pot culture, in bloom
from April to June; seed from finest double varieties, mixed colors; half-hardy peren-
nial. Price 10 4s.
Daisy, Double White. Extra double, pure white Daisy. Price 10 &s.
Dictamnus Fraxinella. A showy perennial, forming a bush two feet in height,
having fragrant foliage, and spikes of curious flowers giving off during hot weather a
fragrant volatile oil, which explodes when a match is applied. Price 10 &s.
Dahlia, Szzgle. Many of the varieties of these Single Dahlias are exceedingly
beautiful, and the seed we offer is saved from one the best collections, and may be
expected to produce many distinct, desirable sorts. Price 10 ts.
Dahlia, Double. Seed of this strain was saved from the very finest double flowers
only, and will produce flowers equal, if not superior, to any in the market. Extra

mixed. Price 15 cts.
Delphinum. Finest hybrids of the double flowering perennial hardy Larkspurs.
Seed saved from named varieties only. Extra quality. Price 15 «ts.

Dolichos, Hyacinth Bean. A beautiful class of quick-growing, ornamental climb-
ers, producing an abundance of clustered spikes of flowers, followed by exceedingly
ornamental seed-pods; white, purple or mixed. Price 5 és. each.

Gloxinia, Emperor Frederick. Experience has fully verified the encomiums
bestowed upon this beautiful hybrid when introduced last year. The large and erect
flowers, averaging three and one-half inches across; are of a fiery scarlet color to nearly
the base of the throat, while the margin of the petals is occupied by a clearly defined
pure white band. Come true from seed. Price 25 cs.

Gloxinia, Hybrida Alba. New pure white variety, fine flowers with soft yellow
throat; a beautiful and rare sort, coming true from seed. One of the finest house
plants offered in this catalogue. Price 25 cs.

Gloxinia, Crasséfolia. Varieties mixed. Strong growing kind; splendid large
finely shaped flowers, in beautiful colors. (Full description page 45.) Price 25 cts.

Gloxinia, Dark Blue. True from seed. Very large flowers; a dark velvety blue;
extra fine. Price 25 ¢ts.

Gaillardia, Prcta Lorenziana. A profuse flowering, doubled variety, fine for
massing, and useful asa bouquet flower, blooming until frost. Mixed. Price 10 &s.

Humulus Japonicus, Varzegated. It is an annual, a very rapid grower, useful
and ornamental. The leaves,—averaging from six to seven inches across—are beauti-
fully and distinctly marked with silvery white, yellowish green and dark green, partly
regularly striped, as well as marbled and blotched. It is not injured by insects, does
not suffer from the heat, and it retains its. fresh, lovely variegated and densely packed
foliage until cut down by frost! The plant is very vigorous, and will rapidly cover
porches, fences, summer houses and rustic arches and gateways. From one-half to
three-fourths plants come variegated from seed, balance common green-leaved variety.

Price 10 cts.

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Humulus, /Jafonicus (Japanese Hop). Same as above with plain green leaf; a
fine summer climber. Price acts:
Hollyhock. The Hollyhock in its present state of perfection, is very unlike its
parent of olden time. It now ranks with the Dahlia, Aster, Camelia, etc. The flowers
are as double as a Rose, of many shades of color from deep yellow, red, purple, to
white. Hardy perennial, three to five feet. Our seed is from the celebrated Chaters
strain. No better can be found. Finest mixed. Price 10 ¢ts.
Hibiscus, Crzmson Eye. See description, page 23. Price 10 ts.
Lathyrus (Perennial Peas). The Perennial Peas, while lacking the delicious
fragrance of the Sweet Peas, are equally as beautiful, and are very valuable from the
fact that they are in full bloom early in the spring, before the others have begun to
flower. They live year after year, bearing magnificent clusters of flowers. Perfectly
hardy and grow six to eight feet high. Not new, but not as well known as should be.

Lathyrus, Purfle. Or dark rose. Pfice 5 cts.
Lathyrus, SAjlenxdens. Dark red, fine cut foliage. FICE sEOrcts:
Lathyrus, Pure White. Fine for cutting. Extra. Price io. cts.
Lathyrus, Mixed. Of above. Price 10 cts.

Marigold, HZ Dorado (or Dahlia-flowered). The large, bushy plants, of good
habit, are each a ball of brilliant colors, many single plants having seventy-five to one
hundred flowers in full bloom at one time. The flowers are globular, as perfectly
double as a show Dahlia, and measuring three to four inches across.

Price, mixed, 5 cts.

Marigold, Prizce of Orange. Beautiful new variety, florets being striped with an
intense shade of orange. For effective and persistent blooming in beds and groups it
has no superior, its beautiful flowers being produced from early spring until late in the
autumn. . Prices cts.

Mignonette, Mazchet. Of French origin, and a most desirable variety. The plants
are dwarf and vigorous, of pyramidal growth, with very thick, dark green leaves.
They throw up stout flower stocks, terminated by long and broad spikes of deliciously
scented flowers, of a red tint. emicens Cts.

Mignonette, Bird’s Mammoth. In experimenting with a number of kinds of
Mignonette, we found this to be by all odds the finest, not only in the immense size of
the spikes, but the odor, the great value of Mignonette; has a powerful and delicious

fragrance unequalled. Price ro cts.
Mignonette, Parson’s White. Flowers nearly white; a desirable variety.
Price, 5: cis.

Mignonette, Mz/es’ Spiral. Entirely distinct from the old varieties. It isa strong
grower and abundant bloomer, producing spikes from eight to eleven inches in length;
fragrant. Price 10 ts.

Mignonette. Large flowering, fragrant varieties. Price 5 cts.

Mignonette. Red flowering, or shaded with red tint; fragrant.- Price 5 cts.

Mimulus, 7%grizus. An exceedingly beautiful new blotched and spotted Hybrid.
Numerous varieties, with white, sulphur and yellow grounds, spotted crimson, scarlet
and pink. They luxuriate in damp, shady situations, blooming freely in early summer

months. Extra mixed. Price 10 «ts.
Nicotiana, Affvzs. Anannual with sweet scented, pure white, star-shaped flowers,

three inches across, blooming continually. Price 5 cts.
Nasturtium, Dwarf or Tom Thumb. In twelve named kinds. See collection

packet, page 52. Price, either sort, 5 ¢ts.

Nasturtium, Dwarf. Good, mixed. Price 5 cts.

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Nasturtium. Tall or running sorts, in following colors: Dark crimson, pearl,
nearly white, scarlet, yellow, orange, straw color spotted, scarlet striped.
Price, each, 5 és.
Nasturtium. Tall, mixed sorts. Price 5 Cis.) Ozma 15 Cte:
Nasturtium, £0d0’s. The leaves and flowers are somewhat smaller than the ordi-
nary tall Nasturtium, but their greater profusion renders them superior for trellises,
arbors, for hanging-over vases, rock-work, etc.; the flowers are of unusual brilliancy
and richness; they are also splendid for winter decoration.
Price, mixed, 5 Cts. G7., 25 «tse
Petunia, Aurea Jntus (new single). New large flowering, yellow-throated Petu-
nias. This new introduction has proved a remarkably fine acquisition. The flowers
are of very large size, of faultless form, and with a yellow throat of great depth and
breath, veined like a Salpiglossis. ‘True from seed, which is itself distinct in appear-
ance. Price, 25 Cts.
Petunia, Grandifiora Fimbriata, fil. fl. Flowers are of immense size and ex-
quisite colors, shade and markings; have beautifully fringed petals, making them
very attractive. It is, perhaps, not generally understood that the seeds of double Pe-
tunias are only obtained by artificially fecundating single blooms with the double,
making the seed necessarily high priced; and the progeny cannot be expected to come
all double. Price, per pkt. of about fifty seed, 50 &s.
Petunia. Double varieties mixed. Many come striped and blotched; about one-
fourth of the plants may be expected to produce double flowers; but the singles from
these strains are also fine and desirable. Price, 25 &s.
Petunia, Vew Dwarf Inimitable (single). A Petunia which is really dwarf. It
forms a compact plant from five to eight inches high, by as much in diameter, and
thickly covered with cherry red flowers, each of which is marked by a white star.
Price 10 &s.
Petunia. Single fine mixed, solid color; also, striped and mottled, in a great
variety of shades. Price 5 cts.
Platycodon Mareisi, Hardy Perennial. A very handsome new variety for garden
decoration in the summer and fall. It grows sturdy and compact, its many branches
bearing numbers of beautiful, large open, bell-shaped flowers of a rich violet-blue.
The appearance of the plant in bloom is exquisite. Price jo cts.
Platycodon Grandiflorum. A hardy perennial, producing very showy flowers
during the whole season. They form large clumps and are fine for planting among
shrubery; mixed colors. Price, mixed, 5 cts.
Pansy, Peacock. This beautiful Pansy was named ‘‘ Peacock” because of the
lovely ultramarine blue contained in the upper petals of the flower, which most nearly
resembles this color in the feathers of a peacock. The name is further justified by the
beautiful blending of colors. Price 15 cts.
Pansy Collection. See page 52. Price 25 «ts.
Pansy, 7rimardeaux. Mammoth varieties, mixed; extra strain. Price 10 ¢ts.
Pansy, Giant Striped. The newest, mammoth fancy Pansy. Price 25 ¢ts.
Pansy, Havana Brown. Beautiful shade of brown; fine bedder. Price 10 és.
Pansy, Bugnots. The most fancy strain in existence, blotched, stained and

veined in many fancy combinations; extra. Price 25 cts.
Pansy. Extra good, mixed; fine for bedding. Price io ¢ts.
Pansy, Good mixed; cheap, but good. Price 5 cts.

Phlox, Drummondit. Double yellow; new; of a light yellow or straw color;
desirable. Price 10 ¢ts.

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Phlox, Drummondit. Double white. This is the first real double Phlox ever
offered. The present novelty is not merely a tendency to become double, which is ap-
parent, but on the contrary sixty per cent. at least of the seedings produce a profusion
of charming, densely double and semi-double pure white flowers. Price 10 ts.

Phlox, Cusfidata and Fimbriata. Striking novelties. The plants are fifteen
inches high, of erect habit, and produce flowers with five dentated petals, the center
tooth of each being elongated and ending into a point about one-third inch in length,
the whole forming a regular star. The beauty of the flowers are still enhanced by the
broad white margin appearing along its edges. Finest mixed colors. Price 10 cts.

Phlox, Drummondzt (new dwarf). These form little round compact bushes about
six inches high, thickly studded with large flowers; splendid for margins, low beds
and pot culture. Their low bushy growth stands wind and storm much better than
the taller sorts. . Price*ro cts.

Phlox Collection Packet. See page 53. Price 25 cise

Phlox, Drummondit. Blood red, white, scarlet, purple and striped.

Price, either color, 10 ¢ts.

Phlox, Drummondi?. Finest mixed. Bricers ets.

Phlox, Drummoudit, Grandiflora, or large flowering kinds, mixed. Price 10 «ts.

Pink, Picotee. Good quality, mixed. This strain will give good satisfaction.

Price 25 ets,

Pink, Pzcotee (extra). From finest named sorts only; select collection.

Price 50 és.

Poppy, Mayal (new). The seeds of these Poppies came originally from the Fayal
Islands. They are charming dwarf‘Poppies, double and single; they are like crinkled
tissue paper, and are every imaginable Poppy color—deepest red, terra cotta, salmon,
soft pink, snowy white, white, pink and gray. All should give these new Poppies a
trial. Price 10 ¢ts.

Poppy, Zulif (Papaver Glaucum). Fourteen inches high, and produces large
flowers of the most vivid scarlet imaginable; the color being seen, even from afar, of
such glowing richness as to at once remind one of scarlet Tulips, and for this reason
we think the fitness of the popular name ‘‘ Tulip Poppy” will hardly be questioned.
Seed will germinate quite quickly in hot-bed, but in open ground they should be sown
early, as they are long in germinating. PtIGe to Cts.

Poppy, /celand (Papaver Nudicaule). The fragrant, elegant, crushed-satin-like
flowers are produced in never-ceasing succession from the beginning of June to Octo-
ber. Not only are they attractive in the garden, but for elegance ina cut state they
are simply unsurpassed, and they last quite a week if cutassoonasopen. They flower
the first season from seed, though they are hardy herbaceous plants, and will with
slight protection live over winter in any of the northern states. Price 10 ¢ts.

Poppy, Fazry Blush. Few Poppies can equal this in beauty, and no others remain
nearly so long in flower. The immense globular flowers are perfectly double, and
measure from ten to thirteen inches in circumference; the petals are elegantly fringed
and pure white, except at the tips, where they are colored rosy cream. Price 5 cts.

Poppy, Japanese Pompone (mixed colors). Plants grow one foot high, bearing great
numbers of small very double beautiful flowers in a variety of colors. Price 5 «ts.

Poppy, The Mikado (new). One of the most charming sorts of the whole family.
Has been sent to this country from Japan, and is in form and character essentially a
Japanese flower in its quaint, yet artistic beauty. The petals at the base are whole,
while the edges are cut and fringed in most complete manrer. The color is most at-
tractive, being white at the back, while edges are a crimson-scarlet. Price 5 cts.

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Poppy, S/irley. A new strain of these beautiful annual Poppies, which are emi-
nently deserving of very extensive cultivation, they are so easily grown and produce
such an abundance of flowers. The colors are blended in the most beautiful and
showy fashion, and include almost every shade from pale rose to the most dazzling
crimson-scarlet, blotched and variegated in many styles. Very much pains have been
bestowed upon them by the raiser, who has been carefully selecting them for years.
In choicest mixture. Price 5 cts. .

Poppy, Danish Flag. Flowers brilliant scarlet, with a large silvery white blotch
at the base of each petal, forming a white cross on scarlet ground. Plant two feet in

height. Price 10 ¢ts.
Poppy. Carnation flowered; finest mixed; very showy. Price 5 cts.
Poppy. Peony flowered; blooms of immense size; best mixed. Price 5 és.
Poppy, Szowdrift. Peony diowered; pure white. Price 5 cts.
Poppy, C. Kizg. Peony flowered; bright scarlet. Price 5 cts.

Poppy, Orzental. Single dark scarlet with black spots; a hardy perennial; showy.
Price 10 cts.
Primula, Alba Maguifica. This new, compact variety has deeply indentated light
green foliage; producing freely, large trusses of pure white flowers with a citron eye,
measuring two and one-half inches across, and beautifully fringed. Price 25 és.
Primula. Odconica. See description, page 41. Price 15 cts.
Primula, Crzstata. A beautiful white sort with odd mellow-like foliage of very —
strong growth. Flowers inclined to come semi-double and fringed. Price 25 Gs.
Primula, Golden Feather. A fine novelty entirely distinct from all other Chinese
Primulas from its peculiar yellow leaves. The pure white flowers show to great ad-
vantage above the yellow ground of the foliage, Price 25 cts.
Primula Collection Packet. See page 54. Price 25 ts.
Ricinus Zanzibarensis, (Zanzibar Castor Oil Plant). Entirely new and distinct.
Their gigantic leaves, two to two and one-half feet across, and the great size of the
plants surpass any other known Ricinus. Their luxuriant, tropical appearance when
planted singly or in masses, is matchless. We offer it in mixture: One will produce
light green leaves with whitish ribs; another, coppery brown leaves, changing to dark
green with red ribs—stems brown; another, brownish purple leaves, changing to dark
green with reddish stems; another, with bronze leaves, with reddish ribs and glaucous-
brown stems. Price 10 cts.
Sweet Peas. See page 55. Price 25 cts.
Salvia Splendens, Scarlet Sage. Fine for autumn decorations; growing from
two to three feet high, and completely covered with brilliant scarlet flowers. Seeds
should be sown early in spring, in house or hot-bed. Price 10 «ts.
Salvia, Bonfire. Also called Compacta, Bedman, etc. See description, page 46.
Price 10 ts.
Scabiosa, Szowdall. Beautiful new, white variety; extra. Price 5 ¢ts.
Scabiosa, Aurea. New, golden or light yellow, very nice for cut flowers.
Price 10 cts.
Scabiosa, Black-Purfle. This variety has very fine, rich colored flowers, extra
for bouquets, and one of the fashionable flowers in large cities. Price 5 cts.
Stock, Giant Perfection or White Giant, (new). Plants of this variety attain a
height of two and one-half feet, and produce long spikes of double flowers, much
larger than the ordinary Ten Weeks’ Stock. Pure white; very fine. Price 15 és.
Stock, Giant Perfection. Same habits as above; in fine mixed colors.
Price 15 cts.

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Stock, Large Flowered, Dwarf Pyramidal. Ten weeks. Pure white; a fine low

growing sort; extra large truss and floret; very fragrant. Pet IGe hy Clce
Stock, Large Flowered, Dwarf Pyramidal. Ten weeks. Same as above in

many colors; mixed. Price 15 cts.
Stock, Large Flowering Dwarf. Ten weeks. A fine variety for general pur-

poses, for cutting or for show; free-flowering; mixed. Price) To cts.

All of above Stock seed is German grown, from pot plants oly, and will produce
a large per cent. of finest double flowers.

Stock. Ten weeks. A fine mixture, in many colors. Price 5 ¢ts.

Torenia. A very fine annual, forming a very splendid plant for vases, hanging
baskets, for the house, or for growing out of doors. Covered until late in the season
with one mass of bloom. Two varieties, sky blue with spots of dark blue and yellow
center, and bright golden yellow with a brownish red throat. Price, mixed, 15 ¢ts.

Verbena, Sea Foam (Candidissima). All that need be said of this fine Verbena is
that the flowers are sweet scented; trusses large and beautiful, and borne freely at all
times, and snow white, always coming true from seed. Very fine for solid bed on
lawn; also, one of the nicest of cut flowers for summer bouquets. Price 10 cts.

Verbena, New Mammoth. The characteristics of this new strain of Verbenas are
that when well grown, flower trusses are over nine inches in circumference, while

_ many of the single florets are as large as a twenty-five cent piece; the plant also has

the peculiarity of being more vigorous in growth than the ordinary Verbenas. The
colors present the same range as the ordinary type. Price 15 cts.
Verbena, New Golden Leaved. Aneffective Verbena with golden yellow foliage,
which strikingly contrasts with the flowers. A valuable acquisition for bedding, as it
remains unimpaired until frost. True from seed. REC 1's, CLS:
Verbena, Defiance. Splendid scarlet; quite true from seed. Price 10 cts.
Verbena, /talian Striped. A large per cent. coming striped and splashed.
Price 10 ¢ts.
Verbena, Hybrida Compacta. A short, sturdy, compact, bushy plant of pleasing
shape, and must be eminently suited for many purposes. The branches measure
scarcely half the length of those of the old kind, are of short, vigorous habit, and
gather themselves into a compact bush only five inches high, which is literally covered

with beautiful flowers. Price 10 cts.
Verbena, Large Eyed. In fine mixed colors. Price 10 és.
Verbena, Carulla. In shades of blue. Price 10 ¢ts.
Verbena, Afzxed. Finest mixed, from a large collection. This mixture includes

‘¢ Sea Foam ” and other varieties. Price 10 ts.
Verbena. A good grade of seed; mixed colors. Price 57ers.

Wallflower. Deliciously fragrant garden flowers, blooming early in the spring,
with long, conspicuous spikes of beautiful flowers. They should be protected in a cold
frame or cellar in the winter, and planted out in May. Half-hardy perennial, finest
double mixed, all colors. Price 10 ¢ts.

Zinnia, Zebra. The most beautiful and brilliant selection of double Zinnias we
have ever seen. All the flowers produced from the seed we offer, will not be striped,
but a large percentage of the plants will be; those that are self-colored will be found
brilliant in the extreme. Price 10 ¢ts.

Zinnia, Large Flowering Dwarf. A new dwarf section, quite distinct. The
flowers are as large or larger than the old class, and of much better shape, resembling
Dahlias in form, and the habit of Sremth is compact and dwarf, rarely growing over

’ two feet high; mixed. Prité 5° cts:

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Zinnia, Large Flowering Dwarf'(witite.) Price 5 cts.
Zinnia, Pigmy Mexican. Inthis Mexican type we offer a pigmy Zinnia of decided
novelty and merit. The plants are vigorous in habit, and when fully developed are
only eight to ten inches high, and are nearly covered with pretty flowers, extraordi-
narily double and of an intense orange-yellow. It continues to bloom throughout the
season. Price 10 ¢ts.
Zinnia, Giant Mammoth (mixed). A new class of Zinnias, differing from the
older ones in its robust habit of growth, and the immense size (five or six inches
‘across) of the perfectly formed, very double flowers of various striking colors. The
plants raise to a height of three feet, are clothed with luxuriant foliage, and bloom
freely during a long period. The luxurious growth and the large bright flowers of
this novelty, make it valuable for large groups; but it will also be found most effective
when planted singly, or asa border plant in small gardens. Price § cts.
Zinnia, Henderson's Curled and Crested. Magnificent variety of colors. From
this, by persevering selection and careful culture, we have a new strain of double-
flowering, curled and crested Zinnias, which eclipse in beauty, beyond all question,
‘any other types of this popular garden annual in existence. The flowers are of perfect
form—large, round, full and double, the petals being twisted, curled and crested into
the most fantastic contortions and graceful forms, rendering them entirely free from
the stiffness which was heretofore the characteristic of the family. Nature, it seems,
was not satisfied with producing something new, odd and superb in form, but tried to
outdo herself on this, her new protege, for not the least among its merits is the re-
markable range of colors, lavish profusion of bloom, and compact, symmetrical habit
of the plants. Price 10 ts.
Other standard flower seeds so well known that description is unnecessary.

PER PKT. PER PRT.
ACACIA, finest mixed, 10 DIGITALIS (Foxglove), mixed, 5
ACROCLINEUM, everlasting, mixed, 5 Escuscuo.tzia (California Poppy), fine,
AGERATUM, Dwarf White, 5 mixed colors, 5
Dwarf Purple, 5 FORGET-ME-NOT, White, 5
AMARANTHIUS, Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat), 5 Blue, : 5
ANTERRHINUM, (Snap Dragon), mixed, 5 FEVERFEW, Double White, fe)
BACIIELORS’ BuTTon, fine mixed, 5 Golden Feather, 10
BALLOON VINE, (Cardiosperum), 5 GILIA, mixed, 5
Ba.sam, Alien’s new double white, extra, 10 GLOBE AMARANTH, mixed, 5
Finest mixed, 10 GERANIUMS, finest mixed, 10
Good mixed, 5 HELICHRYSUM (Everlasting Flowers), finest
CALLIiopsIs, mixed, 5 mixed, 5
CANNA (Indian Shot), mixed, very fine, 5 HELIOTROPE, fine mixed, 10
New French Varieties, mixed, extra, 10 IcE PLANT, 5
CENTRANTHUS, mixed, 5 Larkspur, Dwarf Rocket, 5
CENTAUREA, White leaved foliage plant, 10 Tall Stock, flowered, 5
CLARKIA, finest mixed, 5 Linum (Grandiflorum Rubrum), mixed, 5
CocKscoMB, mixed, very fine, 5 | Lupinus, mixed varieties,’ 5
CocKscomsB GLASGOW PRIZE, new; very dwarf LoBELTA, finest mixed, 10
with immense crimson combs, extra, 10 Speciosa, Dark Blue, 10
CoNVOLVULUS (Morning Glory), i LANTANNA, finest mixed, 10
Minor, the dwarf or trailing variety, 5 | MAariGocp, best French, tall, 5
Cypress VINE, Scarlet, 5 MARVEL OF PERU, mixed, 5
White, 5 MAURANDIA, finest mixed colors, 10
Mixed, 5 Musk PLANT, 10
CANTERBURY BELLS, mixed, 5 NASTURTIUM, tall, mixed, 5
CaNARY Birp FLOWER, climber, 10 Dwarf, mixed, 5
CHINESE PNK, fine mixed, 5 Pansy, mixed seeds of all sorts, 5
DaTuRA WRIGHTII, the best, 5 PETUNIA, fine mixed, 5
DianTuHUus, Heddewigii, finest mixed, 10 | PorTULACcCA, mixed single, 5

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PER PKT. PER PKT.
PoRTULACCA, finest Double, mixed, 10 | WVINCA, mixed, 5
RopANTHE, 10 VIoLeT (English), best varieties, mixed;
Ricinus, Castor Oil Bean, mixed, 10 seed germinates very slowly, 5
Ricinus, Bourbenensis, twelve feet, extra, 10
Gibsonii, Dark Red Foliage, 10

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

SALIPIGLOsSIS, large flowered varieties;

splendid, all colors mixed, 5 AGROSTIS NEBULOSA; hardy annual; one foot, 5
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride), mixed, 5 BrizaA Maxima (Large Quaking Grass), 5
SENSITIVE PLANT, 5 Briza Gracivis (Slender Quaking Grass), 5
SWEET WILLIAM, fine mixed, 5 Bromus BRIZ#FORMIS; afine grass, 5

Extra strain of double sort, mixed, 10 CHLORIS BARBATA; pretty and curious, 5
SMILAX, finest climber, 10 Corx LAcCHRYM (Job’s Tears), 5
THUNBERGIA, mixed, 10 StTirpA PENNATA (Feather Grass) ; hardy, 5
VERBENA, mixed, fine, 10 GYNERUM ARGENTEUM (Pampas Grass), 5

VECETABLE SEEDS.

Our vegetable seeds comprise the best standard and new sorts. We might offer a much larger list of
varieties, but it seems useless, as the kinds offered are of the greatest merit, and, in our estimation, all that
can be desired. We have taken the greatest pains to produce seeds of the choicest quality, and can assure
our customers that the stock here offered, is, in freshness and purity, second to none in the country. All
prepaid at prices given, except as noted.

Asparagus, Conover’s Colossal, Best of all. Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 10 &s.

Beet, Crimson Early. This Beet is the earliest variety in cultivation, and is ready to market in six
weeks from time of sowing. The tops are short and green, and the bulbs of beautiful shape. The skin is
deep blood-red in color; the flesh being also very dark, of the finest quality, tender and sweet at all times.
The Beets are of good size and very uniform, and never become tough and stringy with age. As an early
Beet it has no equal, and for late sowing its quick, rapid growth, makes it also valuable.

Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.

Beet, Edmand’s Eariy Turnip. This is the most uniformly “ thoroughbred’? of all Beets; with very
small tops, the neat short foliage being of a bronzy red. The Beets are of a handsome round shape, very
smooth and of good marketable size. It does not grow very large and coarse where room is permitted, as
do most varieties of the Turnip Beet. Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.

Beet, Egyptian. Early; very fine for summer use; turnip shape.

Prices (Cros OZ, LOMCCS «sles 5 5) CLS

Beet, Dewing’s Improved Blood Turnip. Fine turnip form, very symmetrical in shape, and free
from any fibrous roots. Flesh deep blood-red, very tender and sweet; grows uniformly toa good size,
Early, and when sown late desirable for winter. Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.5 % lb., 20 cts.5 1 1b., 55 cts.

Beet, £clipse. Intense, deep blood-red, small top. Sow late for winter use.

Price)5 ¢ts:;)0Z-, 1o:cts,.| 1b.,,05 cts.

Cabbage, Succession. About one week later than the ‘‘ Early Summer,” but is double the size, and
is so finely bred that in a field of ten acres every head was a perfect specimen, fit for exhibition purposes.
Its earliness, uniform large size, solidity and sure heading qualities, makes it the most valuable Cabbage
either for private use or market purposes. Price 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.

Cabbage, Burpee’s All-Head. The “ All-Head Early,” is unquestionably the nearest approach toa
“throughbred ’’ Cabbage of any variety yet introduced, both as regards size and uniformity of develop-
ment. Selection, the means employed to establish this variety, has been constantly made to secure the
largest early heads, with the fewest loose leaves. The deep, flat heads are remarkably solid and uniform
in color, as well as in shape and size. By reason of the compact habit of growth, and absence of loose
leaves, fully one thousand more heads can be obtained to the acre, than of most other varieties of good size.

Price 10 éts.; 0z., 25 cts.

Cabbage, Early Winningstadt. A well known, and very popular second-early variety; heads large,
decidedly conical; leaves bright, glossy green; heads very solid and hard, even in summer. This is a very
sure-heading variety, valuable not only for early use, but also for winter Cabbage; its vigorous growth
enables it to withstand unfavorable conditions. Prices ctss; OZ., 15 cts.

Cabbage, Fottler’s Improved Brunswick. One of the very best second-early sorts. Heads large,
flat, solid, and of excellent quality; stems very short. Price 10'cts.; 0z., 25 cts.

Cabbage, Early Wakefield. The great favorite with market gardeners; the earliest, and sure to
head. The seed is true and the best. Price 10 cts.; 02., 25 cts.

Cabbage, Early Summer. This variety is deservedly popular with market gardeners. It forms
large, solid, round, flattened, compact heads, of exccllent quality. The veins of the leaf are very white and
prominent; is the most compact grower of the second-earlics; a sure header. Price 10 ¢ts.; 0z., 20 cts.

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Cabbage, Stone Mason. Very popular market variety, for fall and winter use; a sure header.
Price 10 ¢ts.; oz., 25 cts.
Cabbage, Premium Flat Dutch. One of the best winter sorts in cultivation; of fine quality.
Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 15 cts.
Cabbage, Large Red Drumhead. Larger heads than the old Red Dutch. Ileads round in shape, of
deep color, and remarkably hard and solid. Either for pickling or table use there is no better variety of red

Cabbage. Price:§ CfS.5 102-; 20s:
Cabbage, Savoy. The best of all for home use. The plants are vigorous, very sure heading, and
uniformly savoyed; the heads are globular, and of the very best quality. Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 20 cts.

Cauliflower, Early Snowball. Probably grown morethan all other varieties together. It is exceed.
ingly early and hardy, and is one of the surest to make a solid, compact head; also, more and more in favor
for planting for the late summer and fall crop. We have taken great pains to secure the best seed procura-
ble, and confidently recommend it as equal to that offered by anyone.

Price, % pkt., 15 &ts.; 1 pkt., 25 &ts.5 oz., $2.25.

Cucumber, Early Frame. The well known early sort. Price'5'cts:3) Oz, 10°Ciss

Cucumber, WNichol’s Medium Green. We
consider this the most valuable sort. Asa pickle
sort, ‘‘ Nichol’s Medium Green” will be found une-
qualled, and for early forcing purposes or for slicing,
there is no better variety. It is exceedingly produc-
tive, of medium size, and always straight and
smooth. The color is dark green, the flesh tender
and crisp. (Seecut.) Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 10 &s.

Cucumber, Imp. White Spine. One of the
most popular either for slicing or pickles; abundant
bearer, Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 10 &s.

Cucumber. Long Green. Long fruit, of excellent quality; dark green, firm and crisp.

Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.

Cucumber, japanese Climbing (new). Vines are extra strong, and foliage much more vigorous
than other kinds, and being a climbing sort can be grown on trellises, fences, etc., saving valuable space in
small gardens. It is prolific, from forty to sixty Cucumbers having been counted on single plants; fruit
cylindrical, about ten inches long, thick and of fine flavor. Price 10 és.

Carrot, Chantenay (or Model Carrot). For table use, it is probably the best in shape and finest in
quality of all. The Carrots have attained such a uniformity that they are almost duplicates of each other.
They are a little longer than the ‘‘ Short Horn,” being thicker at the shoulder, and hence more productive;
always very smooth and fine in texture, and easily dug; the flesh is of a beautiful, deep golden orange;
tender. Price 5 tS.3 02.10 .cts-

Carrot, Guerande, or Oxheart. This variety has given great satisfaction. While not attaining one-
half the length of many other varieties, it will compare favorably in bulk of crop, as on good land it well
produce Carrots four to six inches in diameter. The crop can also be readily pulled, while the longer sorts
require digging. Price 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; Ib., 90 cts.

Carrot, Danvers. Grown largely everywhere, on account of its great productiveness and adaptability
to all classes of soils. Tops medium size, coarsely divided; roots deep orange, large, but medium length,
tapering uniformly to a blunt point, smooth and handsome; flesh sweet, crisp, tender, and of a deep orange
color. This variety, although the roots are shorter, produces as large a bulk as the older field sorts, and is

easier harvested. Price 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; Ib., go As.
Carrot, Imp. Long Orange. Too well known to need description; an immense yielder; best for

stock. Price § cts.; oz., 10 cts.; Ib., So ets.
Catnip. Price to cts.

Celery, Golden Self-Bleaching and White Plume. The two fine varieties have their inner stalks
bleached at all stages of growth, so that slight banking for a few days gives a perfect bleach. The ‘* White
Plume”? is earliest, but the ‘‘ Golden ”’ is one of the finest of all. Price, either sort, 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.

Celery. Giant Pascal. The best for winter use. The stalks are remarkably large, thick, solid and
entirely stringless. It is the largest Celery grown as regards width and thickness of stalks. When fully
grown, the outer stalks average two inches wide, and are nearly as thick as a man’s finger. Itis the best

of all Celeries for January and February use. Price, either sort, 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.
Celery, Boston Market. Uwarf white, excellent quality. Golden Dwarf, heart waxy golden yellow.
One of the best. Price, either sort, 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.

Dandelion. Large leaf, new French sort, double the size of common varicty.
Price 10 &ts.; 0z., 50 cts.
Egg Plant, New York Spineless. Fruit of largest size, and quite free from spines; of splendid
quality. Price 10 @s.

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Fennel, The leaves boiled, enter into many fish sauces; and raw, form a beautiful ornament.
Price 5 cts.
Lavender, Lavendula, Vera. An aromatic, medicinal herb. Price 5 ¢ts.
Lettuce, Deacon. While this does not makeas large a head as some others, the heads formed, are
very solid and of excellent flavor, and remain in condition for use as Jong as any variety in cultivation.
Plant medium size, with very few outer leaves; leaves light green, very thick. This is certainly one of the
best varieties for summer use. PEICEN5) CLS.)2 O25 DSiCtSe
Lettuce, Perpetual. Our customers will be especially pleased with this variety for a summer Lettuce,
as it is of finest quality and remains for a long season tender and crisp; unexcelled as a long standing sort,
combining tenderness, beauty and delicate flavor; best of its season. leldkee Is (SES Corsny Why (Sis
Lettuce, Thick Head, Yellow. Every plant heads, and the heads are uniformly shaped, very large
and thick through, and of a solidity equal to that of a cabbage. They measure about seven inches across
the solid head; the leaves are slightly crumpled, of a beautiful greenish yellow color, and for tenderness it
is unsurpassed by any existing variety. It heads more rapidly than any of the large Lettuces, and has the
advantage of being unaffected by bad weather, even excessive rains exercising no unfavorable influence
upon it. PriGemolcts,:OZ.,.201GtSs
Lettuce, Prize Head. An early sort; deep green, so washed with red as often to appear more red
than green; forming a head of a dense mass of leaves rather than one like a cabbage, and very slow to run
to seed; leaves large, nearly round, frilled at the edge, and densely blistered. They are exceeding crisp,
tender and good flavored, and do not become bitter as early as other varieties. Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 15 cts.
Lettuce, Black Seeded Tennis Ball. Early hard head; few outside leaves; grown largely under

glass. Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.
Lettuce, New York. A mammoth head Lettuce, of excellent quality; a fine summer variety; give

plenty of room and good soil. Priceysicts.3OZ..ul5 Cts.
Lettuce, Boston Curled. Very ornamental, and of fair quality. RTICeISICLS OZ LOICLS.

Note.—We call attention to our fine varieties of Lettuce; in growing, give good soil and plenty of
room: small kinds 6 to 8 inches, and large sorts 10 to 12 inches apart.

Marjoram, Sweet. For seasoning. si Price 5 cts.

Musk Melon, Emerald Gem. All who have grown it, unite in pronouncing it unequaled in rich,
delicious flavor. The skin, while ribbed, is smooth and of a very deep emerald green color. The flesh,
which is thicker than in any other Melon of its size, is of a suffused salmon color, and ripens thoroughly to
the extremely thin green rind; luscious beyond description; altogether unapproached in delicious flavor.
The Melons mature extremely early; are uniformly of the most superb quality. Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 10 cts.

Musk Melon, Casaba. Extra large, green fleshed, delicious. Price 5 ¢ts.; 0z., 10 cts.

Musk Melon, Melrose (new). Very hardy, strong, and vigorous grower; the vines remaining
green longer than any othervariety. The Melons are produced abundantly, and very close to the hill,—a
feature of the greatest value. The color isrich, dark green; the shape is oval. The Melons average in
weight about four pounds, and are finely and densely netted, showing but slight tendency to rib; the form
is remarkably perfect and true; all-in-all, the handsomest and most showy of all Melons. The flesh is very
thick and solid; clear, light green in color, shading toa rich salmon at the seed cavity. In flavor the “ Mel-
rose’’ cannot be equaled by any other variety, and carries its superior quality and sweetness to the extreme
edge of the skin; ripens among the earliest of the cantelope Melons. Price 10 ¢ts.3 0z., 25 ts.

Musk Melon, Banquet. This superb Melon represents years of careful selection and improvement
of a stock of Musk Melon, at the hands of the largest and most experienced grower of Melons in the world.
The raiser regards it as his greatest production and likely to supersede all other red-fleshed Melons;
medium-sized, flat at both ends, and more beautifully netted than any known variety. The flesh is uni-
formly deep and of that granulated character, that always indicates a good Melon; the color is a dark, rich
salmon. It will produce more fine Melons to a given area, than any other variety.

Price 10 ¢ts.; oz., 20 As.

Water Melon, Mountain Sweet. Early sweet; Phinney’s, fine, very early; Peerless, extra early,
one of the best. WEICE GACH EICtSas | OZ-. 15. CLS.

Onions, Globe Yellow Danvers. This variety is now the standard medium yellow Onion of our
markets the country over. Our strain of this sort is unsurpassed. It is early, large, and a very heavy
yielder. It has a very small neck and is an excellent keeper. Every grower knows the value of northern
New England grown seed over all others. Give it a trial.

Price, 4% 0z., § éts.; 1 0z., 15 &ts.; Y{ lb., 50 ets.; 1 Ib., $1.50, postpaid.

Onion, Wethersfield Large Red, one of the best; Early Red Globe, best for early; all our stock is
New England grown, and of the very best quality. Price 5 cts.; oz., 15 éts.; lb., prepaid, $1.50.

Parsley, Doubled Curled. Very nice. Price 5 cts.

Parsley, Moss Curled. New, extra dark. When its beauty, and the tender delicacy of its flavor is
known it will undoubte .ly become an extremely popular plant. It is very handsome and ornamental in
growth, far more so than many plants which are grown in our flower gardens for decorative purposes, The

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leaves are beautifully curled or crimpled, and of a peculiar, extra dark green color. Itis very productive,
and from the densely-curled charac'er of its leaves, a quantity of green seasoning or garnishing can be pre-

pared in much less time than with the more open-leaved varieties. Price § cts.
Parsnip, Hoilow Crowned. Best variety. Price 5 ¢ts.; 0z., 10 ets.
Pepper, Bell, Squash and Cayenne. Price, each, 5 ¢ts.; oz., 25 ts.
Pepper Grass, Extra Curled. Best variety. Price § cts.; oz., 10 &s.

Radish, Early Long Scarlet. Tender variety; fine flavor and crisp. _ Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 10 és.
Radish, Scarlet Turnip White Tipped. A small, round, turnip-shaped Radish, of bright scarlet,
distinctly tipped with clear white, sharply delineated, which gives a very pleasing appearance to the bunches
when ready for market. It grows so quickly that the Radishes are ready to pull twenty days after sowing.
Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.
Radish, Early Round Dark Red. Of very deep, dark red skin; beautiful shape, and extra early.
This is the very best strain of Extra Early Scarlet Turnip Radish in cultivation. Handsome appearance
and extra fine quality. It is always crisp. Price § cts.; 0z., 10 cts.
Radish, Long White Vienna. This new Radish is the finest Long White Radish in-cultivation. It
is most beautiful in shape, white in color; both skin and flesh are pure snow white; crisp, brittle, and of
rapid growth. Price 5 éts.; 0z., 10 cts.
Radish, Wood’s Early Frame. A long, red Radish, not quite so long as the “‘ Long Scarlet,’”’ and
with smaller top; it is quite ten days earlier than the ‘‘ Long Scarlet’? Radish in the open ground, while
from its exceedingly small top it is most excelient for forcing. Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 10 cts.
Salsify, Vegetatle Oyster Plant. Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 15 cts.
Salsify. New Mammoth. Grows uniformly to an extra large size, averaging fuily double the size
and weight of roots of the old variety. The roots, notwithstanding their enormous size, are of very supe-

rior quality, and very delicate flavor. Price 10 &s.
Spinach. For greens. Price § Gis.3 @z., t% as.
Sage and Summer Savory. Price, each, § ¢ts.; oz., 25 ¢ts.

Squash, Fordhook. This grand new Squash is extremely handsome, of a bright yellow outside and
straw-yellow within. The flesh is dry and sweet, and one of the best in quality. Placed in a cool, dry
room, it keeps in perfect condition throne aes the winter and spring until late in June. The stem is thin
and hard. It matures early. Price 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.

Squash, New Giant Summer Crookneck. This new strain is even earlier than the common variety,
while the Squashes grow to an extra large size, measuring from eighteen inches to two feet long, and of

finest quality. Price § ¢ts.; oz., 15 cts.
Squash, Summer Crookneck. Best of the summer sorts. Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.
Squash, Hubbard. Well known winter sorts. Price 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; lb., 75 cts.

Squash, Lssex Hybrid. Early, yet a long keeper; flesh dry, thick and sweet, better than ‘* Turban.”
Price 5 cts.; 0z., 10 &ts.; lb., 75 cts.

Squash, Faxon (or the Squash of many colors). The fixed characteristics are earliness, long keep-

ing, uniformity of shape, variety of colors and the excelling in richness, sweetness, and flavor. It is very

productive, of medium size, and is destined to become a standard among Squashes, both for home use and

for general markcting. Even when not fully ripe it is of excellent quality as a summer Squash. Itisa

good keeper, and has the exceptional recommendation of being a table delicacy during three seasons,—

summer, fall and winter. For sweetness and dryness, the ‘‘ Faxon” Squash cannot be excelled if equaled.
Price 10 ¢ts.; 0z., 20 &s.

Tomato, Everbearing. We all know the value of a Tomato that will begin to ripen its fruit early in

the season, and will continue to do so, until long atter the main crop has gone. It is extraordinarily pro-

ductive. The fruit, in the shape of a large plum, is of a deep scarlet-red, and is produced in large and

compact clusters, seldom less than fifty ina bunch. Fruit begins to ripen early, and from then on, until

frost kill the plants. While the fruit may be rather small, it is nevertheless, very firm, and of an exceed-

ingly pleasant flavor. This variety should be grown extensively, and will undoubtedly, prove very profita-

ble. We think this worthy of trial; but, above is introducer’s description; not fully tested by us.

Price 10 és.

Tomato, The Aristocrat. An excellent new sort, .resembling in habit of growth and foliage the

‘‘ Dwarf Champion,” but the color of the fruit is a fine rich, glossy red. It is solid and smooth, and in size
from medium to large. Price 5 ¢ts.

Tomato, Dwarf Champion. The “ Dwarf Champion” Tomato is one of the most valuable novelties

introduced in many years. Itis entirely distinct in habit of growth and foliage, from any other sort. It is

dwarf and compact in habit, the plant growing stiff and upright, with very thick and short jointed stems.

In a comparative test with leading varieties, it has proven itself remarkably early. It is always smooth,

symmetrical and attractive in appearance; the flesh solid, and ripens well close round to the stem.

Price 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts,
Tomato, Yellow Plum. Small yellow variety; very early. Price 5 &s,

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Tomato, Matchless (Improved Trophy). The fruits are of the largest stze, and the size of the fruit
ts maintained throughout the season, the healthy growth of foliage continuing until killed by frost. Had
we to contine ourselves to one variety, it would be THE Marcuvegss, for certainly xo other Tomato will
produce extra large fruits, so smooth, handsome and marketable. The skin is remarkably tough and solid,
so that ripe specimens picked from the vine wil/ keep tn good, marketable condition for two weeks. Its fine
quality, solidity, and long-keeping character have already made it a great favorite for market and family
use. So great an improvement on the “‘ Trophy,”’ that we drop that variety. PRICE SCS 302. 251Cts,

Tomato, Perfection. Fine, smooth variety; one of the best. Price 5 ¢ts.; 0z., 25 cts.

Turnip, Golden Ball (or Orange Jelly). This is the most distinct yellow Turnip we know. The
flesh is of very fine texture, making it one of the best table varieties. Beautiful color; fine flesh. The bulb
is of medium size, with small tap roots, and is early in maturing. Price 5 ¢ts.; oz., 10 ¢ts.; lb., 60 &s.

Turnip, Yellow Stone. One of the best and most popular yellow fleshed varieties for table use; it is
equally good for feeding stock. IPEICEIGICLS« OZ MLONCLS. 7) 1D, OOlCLS.

Turnip, Burpee’s Bread-Stone. Of medium size, very quick growing; the roots are very smooth
and white with a faint green top. The flesh is perfectly white, fine grained, remarkably tender, very sweet;
it is the finest Turnip for winter and spring use we have ever seen. It is good when harvested in the fall,
but its comparative merits do not fully show up until spring. Brice sicts. =) OZ.,101cts.

Turnip, Strap Leaf, ‘‘Red Top” or ** White Top,” well known early sorts.

Price, either sort, 5 cts.; oz., 10 ¢ts.; Ib., 55 cts.

Turnip, Purple Top White Globe. An early variety, globe-shaped; heavy cropper; in other respects
similar to the ‘‘ Red Top Strap Leaf.’? A handsome looking bulb, and is rapidly taking the lead of all other
varieties of early Turnip for market garden purposes. Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; lb., 60 cts.

Turnip, White Egg. Its shape is nearly oval or egg; flesh very firm and fine grained, thin and per-
fectly smooth skin, and both flesh and skin are of snowy whiteness. Its flavor is of the best.

Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 éts.3; lb., 60 &ts.

Turnip, Sweet German. The well known winter variety. Very sweet; extra for table use.

Price’5 ¢cts.;.0z.,10 cts.; 1b., 55 cts.

Turnip, Laing’s Swede. Quick growing; good for table, or for stock; yellowish flesh.

Price 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; lb., 60 cts.

Turnip, Scarlet Kashmyr. A novelty. As early as the earliest known sort; most distinct in ap-
pearance, small, rarely exceeding three inches in diameter, shape inclined to flat, but somewhat arched on
shoulder of root, and slightly concave at base. The leaves are few, small, entire or strap-leaved and quite
smooth. The smallness of the leaves and tap root is evidence of its good selection. The outer color of the
root is unique, being a rich scarlet, verging on crimson; the interior color is pure sparkling white. The
flesh is crisp, tender, and exceedingly solid. Price 10 «ts.

Mangel Wurzel, for stock; Norbitan Giant, long red, extra; Laing’s Imp. Sugar; Yellow Globe;
Golden Tankard; extra. Price, oz., 10 ¢ts.; % lb., 15 éts.; 1 lb., 45 éts., prepaid. By express (not

Ss.
prepaid), 35 & ABS
Carter’s Stratagem. Long pods, and large, fine quality Peas; height, two and one-half feet.
Price, prepaid, large pkt., 10 ¢ts,; pint, 25 cts.

Nott’s Excelsior. An improvement on ‘‘American Wonder,” as early and a heavier cropper;
extra; height, one and one-quarter feet. ; Price, prepaid, pkt., 10 éts.; pint, 40 cts.

Black-FE-yed Marrowfat. ‘The business Pea.

Premium Gem. Extra early; pods well filled, fine quality; height, one foot.

Sunol (new). Claimed to be the earliest of all to mature; very profitable to market; height, two
and one-half feet.

First of All. Very early; a market sort; height, two and one-half feet.

Champion of England. Awell known, late sort; very best quality.

Alaska. One of the very earliest blue Peas; height, two and one-half feet.

Yorkshire Hero. Very productive; extra pods; Peas second-early; height, two and one-half feet.

American Wonder, Extraearly; very productive, and of tine quality; dwarf; height, one foot.

Price, except as noted, large packets, 10 ¢ts.; pint, 25 ¢ts.; quart, 45 ¢ts., prepaid. By express (not

i int, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.
prepaid), pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 Jan

First of All, (new). For years we have been watching all new varieties in the hope that we would
eventually get a variety ot Sweet Corn, even earlier than the famous “ Cory * Corn, and at last this has been
accomplished. The *‘ First of All,” is ready for the table from three days to a week earlier than the * Cory,”
making it very desirable not only for family gardens, but extremely valuable to grow for market, where the
earliest Corn always brings by far the highest prices. Of medium size, well filled, with large grains to the
very tip. A large number of ears contain ten to twelve rows, while ears of the ‘* Cory’? Corn generally
have only cight rows. In habit of growth it is rather dwarfer than the ‘ Cory,” although similar in appear-:
ance, but superior in quality, tender and sweet.

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Perry’s Hybrid. An early twelve-rowed variety, growing only fourto five feet high, with ears as
long as the ‘‘ Crosby,”’ and set very low on the stalk. Kernels white, large, swect and very tender.

Country Gentleman, (new). The “ Country Gentleman” is the finest of all Sweet Corns, and
will delight the most fastidious epicure, retaining its delicate tenderness and flavor even when a little old.
For private family use, where quality is the first consideration, it has no equal. The ears are of good size,
acd are produced in great abundance, frequently bearing four good ears, while the average is three ears to
astalk. When we consider that ordinary Sweet Corn produces only one or two good ears to a stalk, the
superiority of this variety will be quickly seen. The cob is very small, giving great depth to the kernels,
which are of pearly whiteness. But the great merit of the ‘‘Country Gentleman” Corn, is its delicious
quality; it is, without doubt, the sweetest and most tender of all Sweet Corn, and at the same time with
ears of good size.

Cory. A standard, extra early sort; good for home use, and extra for market.

Early Shaker. Fine to follow “Cory,” very sweet; good for home or market.

Black Mexican. Medium early, good to follow ‘‘ Shaker;”’ one of the sweetest.

Evergreen. The best late sort; large, sweet and fine.

Squantum. One of the sweetest varieties, and is largely used for market and canning. It is a gen-
eral favorite, and is wonderfully productive. The ‘*t Squantum” is the variety used almost exclusively at
the famous Rhode Island clambakes, which is sufficient evidence of its quality. This, and “ Potter’s
Excelsior,” are identical.

Crosby’s Early. Early and a great favorite. Rather small ears, but productive and of excellent
quality; a favorite for family use.

Price, Corn, large packets, 10 cts.; pint, 25 &ts.; quart, 45 cts.; prepaid. By express, (not prepaid),
pint, 15 cts.; quart 25 cts.

BEANS.

Extra Early Golden Cluster Wax
(pole). Long golden-yellow pods borne in clus-
ters; extra early, stringless, snaps easily, vigo-
rous, prolific, popular; quality tender, delicious.
One of the finest pole beans of recent introduc-
tion. It is unequalled for earliness, productive-
ness and fine quality. The pods are medium in
length, a beautiful light green color, almost
crystal, round, entirely stringless, remarkably
rich, tender and buttery when cooked, of the
best possible flavor. The pods are fit to use
when only two or three inches long, keep their
fine, tender, rich and buttery qualities until fully
ripe. The most productive bean in cultivation.
(See cut). Price, postpaid, 10 &s.; % pint, 1§
cts.; pint, 30 cts.

Horticultural Pole or Pole Cran-
berry. A tine standard sort.

Price, pkt., 10 &ts.; pint, 25 cts.

Yosemite (New Mammoth Wax Bush
Bean). The pods frequently attain a length
of ten to fourteen inches, with the thickness of
a man’s finger, and are nearly all solid pulp.
The pods are a rich golden color, and are abso-
lutely stringless, cooking tender and delicious,
This is the coming Wax Bean for family or
market purposes. It is enormously productive,
as many as fifty of its monster pods having been
counted on one bush.

Price, pkt., 10 cents.; pint, 30 cts.
"- Golden Wax (Bush). A strong growing distinct variety, at least a week earlier than the Black
Wax. The pods are“long, brittle, and entirely stringless. As asnap Bean it perhaps excels all others in

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tenderness and richness of flavor. The finest of all as a string Bean. Price, pkt., 10 ets., pint, 25 cts.
Dwarf Horticultural or Bush Cranberry. One of the finest bush varieties for a green shell
Bean. Price, pkt., 10 &ts., pint, 25 cts.

Rust-Proof Golden Wax. This improved strain is destined to supersede the well-known Golden
Wax, which it has greatly out-yielded in comparative trials. The straight, handsome pods are thicker
through, superior in quality; claimed by the originator to be rust-proof. Price, pkt., 10 éts.; pint, 25 cts.

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Henderson’s Bush Lima. One of the most valuable characteristics of Henderson’s Bush Lima
is its extreme earliness, being fit to use from two to three weeks earlier than any other variety of the climb-
ing or bush Limas. It grows about eighteen inches high and produces immense crops or delicious Lima
Beans, continuing to bear until cut down by frost. Price, pkt., 10 éts.; pint, 25 ts.

Burpee’s Bush Lima. Never before in the history of the seed trade has any variety created Such
a proufound sensation as this, ‘‘the most remarkable of new vegetables;” the only bush form of the true
delicious large Lima. It is pronounced by all good judges as unquestionably the real] Bush Lima, distinct
and superior in every way—in its splendidly vigorous, upright, bushy habit of growth, great uniformity and
trueness to type, and always bearing the delicious large Lima Beans in great abundance. There is abso-
lutely nothing to compare with it. This requires same season for growth as the large pole Lima, and can
be grown only where that variety succeeds. Price, pkt., 10 &ts.; pint, 35 cts.

Long Yellow Six Weeks. Early, very productive and of excellent quality. Pods are often
eighteen inches long. Seeds, when ripe, yellow or dun color. Price, pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.

Challenge Black Wax. An extra early black wax bush Bean. Matures its crop quickly so that a
good picking can be got when it is ready for gathering. Price, pkt., 10 &s.; pint, 25 ts.

Note.—Beans at above prices are prepaid. If customers order by express, not prema § cents per pint
may be deducted from the price given.

SMALL FRUITS.

STRAWBERRIES.

“ Marshall (new). One of the most remarkable of recent introductions. Originated in Massachusetts.
For the past two years has excited the most attention and interest ever given a new berry. Of the very
largest size, far surpassing in that respect any other sort; in color, very dark rich crimson to the core; flesh
fine grained and of a delicious flavor, and with the peculiar aroma of the native wild Strawberry, from
which it is thought to have sprung; it is undoubtedly the finest sort ever grown inthis country. The

lossom is perfect and needs no fertilization. Price 75 ts. per doz.
Parker Earle (new). One of the best, either for home use or market. It forms a stocky plant,
with clean, bright foliage, withstanding hot suns. Berries large, and attractive, long, with slight neck,
regular and uniform, crimson, moderately firm and of good quality. It succeeds on all soils and yields
enormously. From all quarters there seems to be nothing but praise for it, and at its home in Texas it is
said to be remarkable for its ability to withstand heat and draught, and to flourish and bear well on light,
dry soils. For vigor of plant, tough, healthy foiiage, and yield of fruit, it is unsurpassed by any variety we
know of. Mid-season to late. Perfect flower.
XY Lovett’s Early (new). All the early varieties of the Strawberry thus far introduced are either
smail in size, unproductive or very soft intexture. ‘‘Lovett’s Early”’ is of superior quality, excellent form,
very uniform in both size and shape throughout the season, bright crimson color, has a perfect blossom and
the most enduring healthy foliage —in brief the nearest perfect in habit and growth of plant of any Straw.
berry we have ever grown. It holds its size to the close of the season better than other varieties—by reason
of its foliage maintaining perfect healih and vigor until all berries have ripened. ‘The berries color all over
at once, never witha greentip. Perfect flower.
é Gandy. This is the finest late Strawberry yet introduced. By its use the season of Seen heaieee is
extended by nearly two weeks. Among all the new varieties of the past few years there is none that has so
successfully run the gauntlet of public opinion or so quickly become a Jeading popular sort. It has perfect
blossoms, is prolific in bearing, and in vigor and growth is peerless. The berries are of large, uniform size
and shape, of bright crimson color, very handsome; superior quality; very firm. Perfect flower.}
Crescent. Medium size, bright light scarlet, not very firm; continues along time in fruit; plant
very vigorous and hardy, and will produce good crops under greater neglect than any other Strawberry, and
is a good paying variety for both family use and market. Medium early; imperfect flower.
oe Shuckless. Possesses a peculiar feature distinguishing it from all others, which is indicated by its
name. In picking, it parts readily from the stem, the shucks remaining on the stem instead of on the ber-
’ ries, which are ready for immediate use without the tedious and disagreeable task of shucking necessary
with other sorts. Is a strong grower, hardy plant, late-and perfect bloomer, and produces berries of uniform
Size in great abundance, of good quality.
Price, all varieties, (except Marshall) prepazd, 25 &s. per doz.; $1.25 per 100. By express (not
prepaid), 20 &ts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100.

RASPBERRIES.

Cuthbert. The leading late market variety and best red Raspberry in cultivation. No other of its
class has proved of such general adaptability, and it is grown successfully in nearly all parts of the United
States and Canada. The canes are hardy and of strong, rampant growth, with large, healthy foliage, and
exceedingly productive. Berries large, crimson, quite firm and of good flavor. This variety is more
largely grown than all other red Raspberries combined. Season late. Price 75 cts. per doz.

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Lovett, (Black). It could with propriety have been named ‘ Lovett’s Thornless,” being practically
destitute of thorns. Unlike the Gregg, which it nearly equals in size of berries, it is of ironclad hardiness;
and is the strongest in growth of cane of any. In enormous yield it is without an equal. Add to these
properties superior quatity (it is the finest in quality of all Black Raspberries), jet black color, firmness and
long life after gathered, adhering to the bush when ripe, and above all, its earliness, and we have in it what
has so long been wanted, and a most valuable fruit. Distinct from all other sorts. Price 75 cts. per doz.

CURRANTS.

L- Fay’s Prolific. The leading red variety. It
has fully sustained the broad claims which were made
for it by the disseminator upon its introduction, and it
is one of the best red Currants we have. It has been
widely planted, and has given general satisfaction.
The bush is a strong grower, wonderfully prolitic and
comes into bearing early. Fruit is large, bright red,
and of good flavor, and less acid than * Cherry,” which
it is rapidly superseding. A regular bearer and reliable
sort, it is rapidly becoming the favorite with market
growers. Those who want a profitable red Currant and
do not plant this variety, are missing a valuable oppor-
tunity. (Seecut.) Price, 1-year, 10 é&ts., $1.00 per doz.;
2-year, 15 &ts., $1.50 per doz.; 3-year, 20 cts., $2.00 per
doz. All strong, fine, healthy bushes.

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White Grape. This is a Currant of all others that should be in the family garden, not only for its
handsome appearance but for its fine quality. Its bunches are extremely long, berries large, of a beautiful
translucent white, and excellent flavor. The bush is a good grower and profuse bearer. It is the largest,
and decidedly the best white variety, and one of the best of all for the home garden. Should always be one
of those selected for table use. Price, 1-year, $1.00 per doz.; 2-year, $1.50 per doz.

VECETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS.

Holt’s Mammoth Sage. Plant of strong growth on rich ground, often attaining a diameter of
three feet the first season; leaves, which are of immense size, are borne on strong stems; in quality, it is of
unusual substance and of strong flavor. Give it rich, good culture, and you will be astonished at the large
quantity of superior Sage which can be cut trom a single plant. It rarely Howers, and has never seeded in
our climate. No seed to offer. Price, plants, 10 cts. three for 25 ts.

Tomato Plants, Dwarf Champion, Everbearing, Perfection, Aristocrat, Matchless, Yellow Plum,

Price, pot plants, 6 cts.; 60 cts. per doz.; hot-bed plants, 45 cts. perdoz.

Pepper Plants. Price 3 cts.; 30 cts. per doz.

Caulifiower Plants, Early Snowball. Price, doz., 20 &s.; 100, $1.50.

Celery, White Plume, Golden Self-Bleaching, Boston Market, Giant Pascal. Transplanted plants.

Price, doz., 15 éts.; 100, 75 ts.

Asparagus Roots, Conover’s Colossal. Fine2-year roots. Price, 100, $1.00, by express only.

Cabbage Plants. Early plants before June 10. Price, doz., 1§ éts.; 100, $1.00.
Cabbage Plants, Fottler’s, Stone Mason, Winningstadl, Premtum Flat Dutch, Succession, All-
Head, Savoy. Field grown after June 15. Price, doz., 10 &s.; 100, 40 Gis.}; 1,000 $2.00.

Rhubarb, Mammoth new). Thisnew English variety, grows with good culture to an immense size.
Single stocks, equal in weight to one-half dozen of the common sorts; but its value is not only large size,
but of the very finest quality for any purpose to which Rhubarb is used.

Price, good roots, prepaid, 40 ¢ts.; three for $1.00. r

PLANT INDEX.

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ATIERET LORS yo. hc ke Soe cone 2k TOR Plage Lacs eet a 49
Ved oN 0 2 oe RR Moma =F Gp D1 oF 9 0: a pe ek 33
DZ AVES, oo enon enone eneee conten Bo, Miutelidy sc, G:. eee aD
Agapanthus, «:).Ge4..2205:.Ne 43 ;
PNOCTARUTHS .....:iti ee eeas 35 Farfygium, «eee 28
Al pag Shs een Sloan ene 34
VSSUIM hcg Aste ce sede 2
PUINAT YM 5155. So Ae gc eS 44 a led RAG WES tips =A
Ampelapsis... sone. 47 Pee sean ca) Ayia a4
Riek ok ones oie DSS it eh erg yd ie a eee pee 45
JX CTULEGT:) F Pataiee een Reet 48 ee ee aw ee 34°35
Th CE Or ee Funkia Variegata, ... ........ 50
DANAUS tics fn, eto aay: 40
Waterss ton fF. oe Bags Flower Seed, -:....,.-... §1-69
Gal Gas ete a Be 35 |sGreraniuims, :..--:.Acc.sccu: 27-30
= ; | Gornsfa fet Acasa ee 35
eee RU ARR BITE Glawrolines. 3.4.00. okageas
ougainvillea Glabra, ........ NGCHOETEST cee 39
UAT OLR os i cote TE GOR tn as oe s-ctl cate 45
AOC Fg ss ae Grevillean 2.2745 OG e es 6
ebryophylium,|'...2...2)-55- 44
Bedding Plants,.... .............. 1 | Hedychium, ............ -..... 45
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Cath, ota hee Sedat fig gn C=) ich Fa gta a ee bee 49
Callas, nee 22\| Hemerocallis, .....20.........2. 50
Camelia, ............. oa e = 44 SiTIRDIBCUR, UIE. eee 23-45
Cam panula, ) sie e: 48 | Hollyhock, ..... 02. 0.0.0. 50
Cannas, ....... 32739) | Honeysuckle, 0:27.22 9a
Carex, eee ieee erences 8 | Hoya Carnosa, ...........0-----. 38
Carnations, ....:........ ..-..- 18-21 |"Hyacinthus Candicans,....49
AP VOPCCHISs :.- Abe ee 18 | Hydrangeas, .. .. ...........41-42
meeentaurea,.- 4. 44 | Hardy Perennials,...... 47-50
Chrysanthemums, ...... 25-27 | Hardy Vines, .... .......... 46-47
Cinnamon Vine, .... .......... 47
@lematis. os et 46-47 SPA 0]: A Cot ve Oe eae re 31
@lerodendron..... 2. ee 5 ieyehae ac oe eae Ree Oy oe 47
@uhbwea 40 BOVos 5). Tass Seat gx ete Od 38-40
Cocos Weddelliana, ....... 33 | Iris Kempferi, .. ........... 49
2 ee Miata 44 BIS a6 5 | Sate ope a a ae is 40
GBITIOS> eh. -.s.5) eee: 4
upbeat...’ :.:!.-. Siete ete pul: a) (12 pee ea a ea eee ee Ja
SPIRE ARIEGY « «.05-...05 Sema "61 Kosteletzkia,:2..-2:. 01.62.00. II
Se ae 44 Wrarisatin hh ee ey 45-46
SEG) 2. 3...------ oak 44
x Lemon Verbena, ...............44
Gycaskevoltita, -:--.:1-cmce a3 Pa aite Palle is
Cotyledon Edulis, .............. 7 paltes Joka eae =
Beemer F AChE es oes | Lycium Chinense. ........... 24
Bee 8-44 | EMCINGISs, 20s Stl aus,

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Madeira Vine, «:......:.......0... 40
Manettia: Vine, -..2-+---d« 7-40
Matrimony Vine, ..............47
Mesembryanthemum, ......39
Monarda Didyma, ............ 48
Myosotis Pelustris, ......... 48
Orances Ax eee Bs 2
Palos; swears ass 35
PAMIBIGS, Ay need oe 49
Passion Vine, OUR eh oP:
Pelargonium, 202.5... 3-4
Petunia yo coe aass eae 43
Phygelius Capensis,.. ........6
Eid Cob career cles aL N tie AS 48
Phoenix Reclinata; ....:.2.... a3
Ban Ke oks) ton tame ean, 21
BPAty codons tijik fee seh... 48
Primal eer eek: 41
Byrethritm, 2.9 48
ASP DERTIES, Y.ce sh ees 75-76
BROCK EE, ay. t ete psc en ee 49
PROBES, ty Ao eb 2-3-36-38
Sa laria coh nh Sd eee ths 46
PUTS CV Eb as eepte!.S ocd cde ease 18
Saxifraga, ........ A adi. 5 Hires 40
DEMOrMMa yee... ees. ee eS
Siitlas ces P59 ape PW et 38
Solari tae ae. 39
SPITE ae panei ca. -+++.48
DEQWAAE teh tod pene t e 46
streptosolen, 240-2... ...46
Strobilanthes, ........ .. ae 9
SWainsOnia, 2. es seer |
| Small Fruits, .. .............75-76
(SERA WDE RII Alot enstd 2) 75
| “DHperopes som... 46
Pengery V tRes yess hei! 38-40
| Werhende ww. cee pci cia. 50
Vines; ther: hie te 40
Wioletee 3... cee ee.,. 8-30-31
Vegetable Seed,........... 69-75
Vegetable Plants, .......:...... 76
fj) 2 0: RS eae 47

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