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WASHBURN & COMPANY, °

(LATE BARNES & WASHBURN,)

ABRIDGED CATALOGUE

PuT UP BY

WASHBURN & COMPANY,

SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS, AND NURSERYMEN,

Wo. 100 TREMONT STREET,
HorricuLturRaL Hatt,

BOSTON.

PERSONS wishing for varieties not enumerated in this List, we would refer them to
our Unabridged Catalogue, embracing a list of upwards of 2000, varieties, including
choice Greenhouse Seeds, Ornamental Grasses, and, in short, we believe every thing
that will be wanted in the line of flower seeds.

The Unabridgea Catalogue may be had of our Agen/s, or we will forward it by
mail to all applicants, postpaid, on receipt of 25 cents.

FOR SALE BY

Eee Orn Y, ROP HS,
SALEM, MASS.

FLOWER-SEEDS BY MAIL.

For the accommodation of persons who are located where we have no agents, we will
send by mail, postpaid, to any address in the United States or Canada, any varieties they
may order, at the annexed prices.

Purchasers remitting $1 00 may select seeds at Catalogue prices amounting to $1 15

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Persons desiring us to make their selections may rely upon our sending only those which
are really showy and handsome, and easy to cultivate. We believe that our experience will
enable us to make selections that cannot fail to give entire satisfaction to any lady or gentle-
man who may be disposed to order them,

in sending orders for seed by mail, it will be only necessary to give the date of the Cata-
logue from which the selection is made, and the names of the varieties. The name of the
person to whom they are to be sent, and the name of the Town aud State, should be so
plainly written that there may be no mistaking a single letter. We often receive letters
containing money, the writing of which is so bad as to make it almost impossible to decide
where and to whom the seeds ordered are to be sent. :

All orders should be addressed (with the amount inclosed in cash or postage-stamps) as
follows :—

WASHBURN & COMPANY,

HorRTICULTURAL HALL, 100 Tremont STREET, Boston, Mass.
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The following Catalogues are published annually, and will be forwarded, postpaid, to all
applicants, on receipt of price affixed : —

No.1. Our Annual Seed Catalogue, and Guide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden,
enlarged and improved, containing a descriptive list of upwards of twenty-five hundred

varicties of flower and garden seeds, including many novelties, which are offered for the
first time in this country, with copious cultural notes, beautifully illustrated; to which is
added a list of a hundred varieties french Hybrids, Gladiolus, and other summer flowering
bulbs. Price 25 cents.

No. 2. Plant Catalogue, published April 1, containing a descriptive list of Green-
house, Hot-house, Hardy, Herbaceous, and Bedding Plants, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs,
Roses, Grape Vines, Currants, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, &c., &c.

No. 8. Bulb Catalogue, published Sept. 1, containing a descriptive list of Dutch
flowering Bulbs, with directions for cultivation, comprising a splendid assortment of
Hyacinths, Tulips, Jonquils, Narcissus, Crocus, Crown Imperials, Snowdrops, Lilies,
Gladiolus, &c.

Those of our readers desiring information on any A Spry: topics are referred to
“Hovey’s MAGAZINE,” an illustrated magazine | of 82 pages, published at 53 North
Market Street, Boston, at $2 per annum.

Subscriptions received by us.

PRESS OF GEO. C. RAND & AVERY, 3 CORNHILL, BOSTON.

ABRIDGED LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS.

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EXPLANATIONS. —ha., hardy annual, (lasts one year;) hha., half hardy annual; ta., terr
annual; hb., hardy biennial, (lasts two years;) hhb., half hardy biennial, (requires protectin» +
& bik mh hp., hardy perennial, (lasts many years;) hhp , half hardy perennial; g., green

ouse plant.

The figures after the description indicate the average height in feet to which the plants
generally attain under good cultivation.

= dagger, t+, denotes that such biennials and perennials usually flower the first year from
ed.

A star, *, dwarf plants suitable for edgings.
A double **, ornamental climbers.

Price.
Abronia umbellated, A. umbeliata, ta.,a pretty umbel-fowered creeping or
trailing plant, with clusters of rosy blossoms, $........0. cece eee eee eee BO LG

Acacia Julibrissin, a hardy and elegant shrub, with tassel-like tufts of beauti-
ful rosy flowers. Previous to sowing, soak the seed in water at 120° for six
HQUTSHS 20a ow nok DD oie ha a We sive Stale Weiss asa arae pla biatchs "ore pt Ab ApeEMTaPIOMD, ccc on shal iG

Acroclinium, rose-colored, A.7osewm, hha., an elegant new annual from
Swan River, producing beautiful everlasting flowers, resembling the Rho-
danthe Manglesii, but much larger; should be grown in every collection; 1 10

Adonis flower, A. flos, ha., handsome foliage, with blood-red flowers; very
Lethe s Maples wHasit. « MeO Ss so MatHuislen, Aiee cbkskatlauaheey’ el a ien brabbayenp are jae scene

Ageratum Mexican, A. Mexicanum, ha., very useful for garden decoration or
pot culture, with curious blue heats of flowers, appearing from July to No-
vember; plants carefully lifted and potted in autumn will bloom finely
through the winter; 1}............. ave tiniste aglitee Soe neice stcse, oe fe oe WaRhlsieh\ stele as 1 O

“Alyssum sweet, A. maritima, ha.,in bloom from June to November; flowers
white and very fragrant; in long racemes, which continually extend them-
selves through the season; one of the most useful annuals in ‘cultivation;# 6

Amaranthus, three-colored, A. tri-color, ta., an old favorite; the chief beauty
of which consists in its beautiful variegated leaves; 2........seseccesseesee 5

Amethyst, biue, Browallia elata, ta., small blue flOWeTS.......cccccessvecccsses 10

5) SUMAN MRIS eaters aver ave rare ehets ol tare aiciet catia teiare'a gia elo-etalele wiclalavecececsiele wverdene Salers soa sole @ fue. 10

AS ¢.\) HSE S GMa: ARO: bse Meee Lt dlenor cae Maes cesta cemieee! Oo
Anagallis, indica, Indian pimpernel, ha., blue, trailing; f.....csecssscccseces 5
— vwarnea, bha., flesh-color; 4..... Sfelaraptaiciet = Miocctslagarad taye« Bian] aray'ols sehords ~ oo Ly
— — coccinea, hha., scarlet; 4...... PRONG Hibs prise -tieaepabe cmapedes e's 10

This is a class of beautiful trailing plants, that will be found highly orna-
mental for bedding purposes, xs they bloom all the season. The Anagal-
lis is also an old favorite, for growing in greenhouses, presenting an ex-
tremely graceful appearance when cultivated in pots or vases. ;

Aster, Chimese mixed, ha., several finest varieties; 2.......ccesseecvesercecess 6

Peony-flowered, mixed, Truffaui’s, very choice; saved from finest
selected flowers; benutifwl in tlre extTeMe......ccscevecccccccceccssecsceses 10

—— Imbricated pompone, mixed, Ranunculus, finest SOFtS ..--.+..+2000% 5
j German globe quilled, mixed, finest varietics........-..eseeseeees-- 10

— French Quilled Pyramidal, mixed, extra fine; cannot be surpassed
for habit of growth and brilliancy Of COLOTS.......sessecssecccecscseseseses LO

crown or two colored, mixed, SUPerD.......ccccecersecsessescoeses- 10
=——— La Superb, new; rose color; FINE. sseeseovenscserrevescvesoucccssvezece 10

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Eternal flower, golden, Eiych-ysum bracteatum, ha., golden vellow; fme; 2
— white, E. alba, ha., a fine variety, with white flowers; 2.....-+-s..:s
SS mixed, yellow and white Me) ae eee eee er 2 ae

—— — double, mixed, ha., flowers large and double, of rich. metallic. lus-
tre, in rich bronze and brightest yellow, pure white, and white elegantly
sultdBed WIL TOSC, EXIT HNC: Zeacs secs coccccacledsevevssocsccasver 2 ee

The Eternal flowers are very ornamental in the garden, and much ad-
mired on account of the beauty of the flower when dried; which, if gath-
ered when they first open, afd carefully dried, will retain their form and
color for years; they are highly prized for winter mantel bouquets and orna-
ments for vases.

tEvening Primrose, yellow, C@nothera bienis, hp.,a beautiful perennial,
with fine, large yellow flowers; will bloom the first season from seed; 1}...
—— — white, @. tetraptera, ha.,a succession of pure white flowers from
Jtly tO OChODEr: Lo. seecesrecss pes Sages fgsse a space co Sate, Seis
Flax, large-flowered, crimson, Linum grandiflorum rubrum, ha., one of
the most beautiful among annual flowers; witha one succession of very
brilliant, compact. salver-like, crimson blossoms throughout the summer; 1.
tWorget-me-not, Myosotis palustris, hp., a well-known favorite, with clusters
of delicate blue flowers appearing all summer; blooms the first year from

seed ; 4 ee ee ey Pewee eee eee ee eens eeeeee TOP e eee ee eee eee eee ee ee eee
Foxglove, mixed, Digitalis, several varieties Mixed......cesccececeercececeses
mixed, extra, all the newest and finest varieties... ..ccececcccsccccccces

The Foxgloves are too well known to need description; they are all use-
ful and ornamental! for genera) flower-garden purposes, and may be intro-
duced into theshrubbery with fine effect, as its tall, spirelike spikes, crowned
witn its large thimbie or bell-shaped flowers, will contrast finely with the

reen ‘foliage of the shrubs; they are all hardy biennials, from three to
our feet high.

Gaillardia, painted, G. picta, ha., orange, red, and yellow; fine; 1L..........
white-margined, G. picta albo-marginata, ha., dark red, edged with

white; TEI oe ate meee ons Tere reer eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ee ee ee

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—— scarlet, G. picta.coccinea, ha., very showy......- sbteawashes saan cesces
— Wells, G. Wellsiana, ha., yellow and red; fine; BS ds biciveds Sa ticb'ae wewews
eS mixed, a splendid mixture of all the finest BOTS: o bad sews dtasb ict tL owvowen

Showy and universally admired plants, and among the gayest ornaments
of summer flowering-b of the easiest culture; will thrive in almost any
soil or situation.

Galega, eastern, G. orientalis, bp., white; 2}....cceesecceceeeersees Sa
Gaura, Lindheimer’s, G. Lindheimeria, hha., a plant of light and graceful
habit, with spikes of white and red tinted flowers; a profuse bloomer; 2...
Gilia, three-colored, G. tri-color, ha., yellow eye, surrounded by a purple
ring, bordered by pale blue; fine; 1..... oucabiisapecascecscopanceepesce sees .
white, G. alba, ha., pure white, in clusters; fine; lo... .ceeseseecececees
rose-colored, G. rosea, ha., flowers rosy-tinted, with a white eye; 1.....
Yhis is avery pleasing family of annuals; may be sown at any time, and
will bloom in almost any situation; the flowers are disposed in panicles or
clusters; and from its neat growth it is admirably adapted for culture either
in masses or detached patches. The variety three-colored, is the prettiest,
and losfs the Jongest in bloom.-
Globe amaranthus, white, Gomphrena alba, tag 1... seeeeeeeeeeeeeecceesees
—_—— crimson, G. kermsina, ta., Licvccuds chutes aeRO. Gil SRE. cowie
—___- er flesh-colored, a. carneéa, ta., Gly IS. tess se we eeeeee eeetee
Se variegated, G. variegata, ta., crimson and white; = re ee ee ee
—— — orange, G. aurantica, bright orange Color; 1......seeeeeeeeeeeseeees
The Globes are well known and much admired for their ornamental effect
in the garden, and are highly prized for their heads of flowers, which, if
gathered before they are too far advanced, will retain their beauty for sey-
eral years. Theseeds are rather slow to vegetate in the open ground; the
Orange in particular, which seldom starts without bottom heat, and then
very reluctantly.
Gedetia, Lindleyana, ha., white spotted with red; pee
alba nova, ha., new white; fine; Ren socscteps ceavuscssnncescuctheceSGnecce
rubicunda, ha., ruddy rosy Crimson; 1........cececcccccereccenceecscers
eS purpurea, ha., fine purple; Teany Cane nec Gueheuncchannheeeseeeennbaee &
mixed, many WETECUICH: o. nancsecnned obexs ne vineh sen Gesees

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Gourd, leucantha SCHSSHSHSSSSEHRSSHESHSESSHSSHOHSHSHOHSSSSESFTSHESESHEHSSTHHEHSTZAOSHSSCHEZCOBES 16

mixed, many varieties BEAU COs [ora cinlsteralctalcelcialslsinioietveintars aiarcdlaeiselctsloaulecleaine cine 16
The tribe of Gourds is known as producing some of the most curiously
shaped of all fruits; and being of extremely rapid growth, are very desira-
ble for covering the trellis-work of arbors, &c., &c; the varied and fantas-
a4 forms of the fruit adding a peculiar charm tothe luxuriance of the

oliage. |
Gypsophila elegant, G. elegans, ha., small, starry, purple and white flowers;1 6&5
rose-colored, ha.,a variety of the preceding with rose-colored flowers; 1 5

——— muralis, ha., beautiful dwarf plant, neat and pretty, with small flowers,
which completely cover the plant; 4........... ayaalateraialatatelsieictersialalsielaislolo(e'e\e'!¢ 10

Hawkweed, golden, Crepis barbata, ha., an old but beautiful annual, of the
easiest culture; beginsto bloom in July and continues till frosts, covered
with flowers, the rays of light yellow finely contrasted with the brilliant
purple-brown centre; 1........c2..seseeeeeeee sielelsielvinoieleteleieicicicleieieeiein cetera) D

+Heliotrope, finest varieties mixed, Heliotropium, tp., 2....eeeeseeeeees-- 10

The Heliotrope is almost too well known to need recommendation; its
scent is delightiul; well adapted for bedding or pot culture. Seeds sown
in spring make fine plants for summer decoration.

Hibiscus African, H. Ajricanus, ha., large and showy flowers, of a straw
color; the centre a deep rich brown or purple, finely contrasted with the
brilliant gold color of its stamens or anthers; of the easiest culture; 14.... 65

Hotlyhocks, mixed, Althea rosea, hb., fine varieties; seventy-five per cent. of
the planes way be Expected FO DE COWDIE sic scivis en oe sceicioneassiecerecsaeesess. 8

The great improvement that has been made in this old-fashioned flower
within a few years has now placed it among the most popular flowers of
the day. It flowers the second and third year after sowing, and then dies,

unless it is kept up by cuttings or division of root.

Hollyhock, Chinese, annual, fine double, several beautiful colors, mixed; 24 6&

Honesty or Satin-flower, Lunaria biennis, hb., an old plant, but singularly
interesting from the transparent, silvery-like tise or coats of the seed-ves-
sels in their dry, matured state, through which the fruit is conspicuously
seen, and retaining the same picturesque effect for any length of time; well
adapted, in a cut state, for grouping with everlasting flowers, &c.; 2....... 5

“Hyacinth Bean, purple, Dolichos lablab, ta., 10 to 15...... sce cseeeveeees

eK white, D. alba, ta., 10 to 1 REE SEA OCIA SC Heer Ook SERMIR CHG OCR DIAG EE Ie 5

3, MQiweR. ......c00e eeoeseoe @eeooeoveenoeveoeee8 @eeoevoesevoeeeeeo ee ed @eeooeeeooeeeeoceeaee ceo 6 Hi)

Beautiful climbing plants; flowers in clustered spikes; treatment much
like the common bean.
Ice Plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, bha., a most singular trailing
plant, with thick, fleshy leaves, that. have the appearance of being covered
with crystals of ice; very ornamental. ...........seserceeeeseesnaes Bais ke eS

' #*Ipomea, Burridge’s, J. Burridgeii, ba., a beautiful Morning Glory, with
large bright crimson flowers; fine; 10 to 2.....eceeceescesseressececccesee 6
Dickson’s, I. Dicksonii, ha.,a splendid Morning Glory, with large,
edark blue flower; 10 t0 20... .....sssseeseseenenccenccesceerensenseeseteeees §
+Jaeobea, double, Senecio elegans, hhp., sayed from double flowers, several
_ COLOTS, MIXED. cies seceveecsccerecesseesreececseesn eee aneeeneaeeereneesae ¢
Larkspur, double dwarf rocket, Delphinium ajacis, ha., splendid mixed;
produces flowers in dense spikes of white, pear]-color, lilac, light and dark
purple; is equal in beauty to a bed of Hyacinths; fine for bedding or
EROWUPS GA oye. n.050je 0.0 0isjdie'e.e sial ele olc.e\e)sjele aiafplnisio.e dia sials sus, 0. 6\n/0's loloiolalgiahare a w 6 ita n}ois)s 3)
double branching, ha., finest mixed; producing beautiful spikes of
flowers, of blue, white, pink, porcelain, &c., &c.+ fine; 2to3............ FY iti 3)
tricolor elegans, ha., new, with beautiful double flowers, variegated
crimson, flesh, and purple. Said to be the finest Larkspur ever imtro-
duced; Dey) ii Gas ha TATA 5 Bie DIST CS STERN Ta eeoee HCAs De Woke 10
Love-in=a-mist, Nigella damacena, ha., producing curious blue flowers in a
PEAT OIMCTION GLO, atv «ao ojeis als csiac a aulsle'ciais vicocalsweus ocisivins ede cserdeeils ose ss

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double dwarf, WN. nana, ha., blue; 1.....cccccccscccccccccccccvesccssess §
Spanish, blue, N. hispanica c@rulea, ha., lf...cccccccccccccccccecsssess §&

lame Brasuleeding, Amaranthus caudatus, ha., an old and well-known
annual, with blood-red flowers, which hang in pendant spikes, and ata
little distance look like streams Of D10Od; 8 £0 4........0.cevcceececve.coces

Lupins, garden, mixed, L. pilosus, ha., several varieties ‘mixed; Th. sceceee
en MAMBO MERC DA 1s 5 aie eiee aisles on vn 28 510n.0.9uisis naen acs npeegecncascensiasincss a

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Lupinus, garden, rose-colored, ha., :, eee eve eee eeeaeeeeeats serapvoesce
a white, ha., 4. eeerewreeeeeee eee eeeeeereeeeeeeeee ee ee eee eeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeee
' Malope, large-flowered, M grandifora, large crimson flowers; very showy,
continues in bloom throughout the summer and autumn; 2........eeeese0e
**Mandevillea sauveolens, hip., well known as a most elegant and beauti-
ful pure white, large, open, trumpet-shaped flower, freely produced in a
profusion of racemes, which renders it extremely attractive, either in green-
HOUSE OF: LATA «2s on 000.000 0venie cr aemicnwcns avin ot osecrecerceccceacsccocee
Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa, ha., splendid varieties mixed, including all
the finest sorts; very picturesque and diversified colors; finely contrasted
with its dark green, glossy foliage, and densely branching habit; blooming
throughout the summer and autumn months; 2...... ew sewcesscccrececesces
Marigold, en fine mixed, Tagetes patula, ha., double; in great va-
Tiety; 1}. ..--ccsecccccccsccsccecs Webiss bicvscebe ve cccesensoscess ocesecwcceve .

— superb mixed, extra fine; saved only from the finest selected flow-

eres see So = papel alelete sis wian'e ee Aig n aside oWises tein ape Pye Se
—— African, orange, Tagetes erecta, ha., extra fine double; 2..........++.
—— — lemon, extra fine double......eeeceeeeeecceenvece aE at, Sa ee
—— superb garden, Tagetes officinalis, ha., large, double, orange-colored
flowers; very showy; 1.....-«+.-- seme s'sen Aye aR RS niin tip ms ones p Kink ene
All features considered, it is questionable whether any genus of plants
amongst annuals can yie with either the French or African Marigolds in
their glowing colors and their elegantly lobed leaves, of the richest green
tint; and above ail, in their almost unequalled and sole adaptation for sum-
mer and late autumn decoration in the flower garden, retaining their ver-
dant beauty and gorgeous colors undimmed and undiminished to the very
verge of winter; no ieature in their habit of growth in excess, either in leaf
or flower, but admirably balanced for effect, neat, compact, and beautiful;
of the easiest culture; should always be thinned or transplanted so as to

stand single, at least eighteen inches’ distance from each other.

*Matricaria, eximia, ha., a beautiful dwarf annual, growing about one foot
high, producing double quilled, daisy-like flowers, well adapted for bedding,

or edging.... ef eweeeee eee ee ew ewe eee eer eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee
ld aatale e wa antirrhinum-flowered, M. antirrhinifiora, tp., pale vio-
lets 10... -eccccusbecevens aoc c ee ccebensaccssecchecssenpsanse eeccnscessscccoes

al | Barclay’s, rose-color, M. Barclayana, tp., fine rose; 10 ......-..++.
+e —— deep violet, fine; SU: i wcbectc ccces ce hed ueeb cuat Gib anbetwee bases

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— white; ae ee Se ee ee ek a. Se
mixed; several finest and most distinct varieties mixed.........+...-+.

The Maurandias are beautiful slender climbing plants, well adapted for
greenhouse or garden culture, in varieties of rose, rich purple, and pure
white blossoms, somewhat resembling the Lophospermum, but smaller,
and still more abundant; flowers finely the first season, from seed.

Mignonette, Reseda odorata, ha., a well-known favorite that continues to bloom
and send forth its sweetness all the season, perfuming the whole region

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about the premises; 1............+ ods esvesenewe NG ee AA Al BR
large-flowered, R. grandiflora, ha., a variety similar to the p ing,
with flowers somewhat larger, but of less fragrance..............+. Aavobers

tree, R. erecta, ha.,an upright growing variety, with spikes of white flow-
ers; very pretty for garden decoration and for bouquets; 1}..............-

tMimulus cardinalis, Monkey flower, bhp., very showy, with brilliant scarlet
flowers; blooms readily the first year trom seed; fine for bedding; }..... os

**Morning Glory, mixed, ha., eight finest and most distinct colors mixed ; 20

Mourning Bride, mixed, Scabiosa, ha., some of the flowers are almost black,
others dark purple, and various shades down to lilac; will flourish in any
good garden soil, and universally admired; 2.......... Paae> oamianpasy copes

Nasturtium, tall orange, Tropeoluwm majus, bright orange-color; 10to 15....
— dark crimson, T. atrosanguinewm, rich dark crimson flowers; 8

to Lae ER Gc trie owe dics tin Meakin ate b’e alba eeeeere See eee eee .

—— — spotted, T. Shillingii, yellow, with a dark spot on each petal; 8 to 12
striped, T. Schenertanwm, straw color, striped with brown; Sto 12.......
—— dwarf scarlet, fine for groups; 1... 2... ce ee ceeecceeceweeeeeeeeseeeenees
— — crimson, brilliant; 1.......-. 0 pe ce sce cewecacenccnesecnacacenansscecces
—— — spotted, yellow, with dark spots; 1... 2... . cece cece eee e ee eereenecees

All the above Nasturtiums are hardy annuals, of a climbing or trailing
naniee and may be ranked amongst the most pram our garden
plants.

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Nemophila atomaria, ha., white, with blue spots; 1......scccccscssessecreeee
discoidalis, ha., black, with white edge; 1.......-cecccescccccsscsecccce
imsigmis, ha., bright blue; 1........sceescceesceccsccensascccceccencenece

— — grandiflora, ha., large-flowered, blue; a hale Oa ae meine leieia cs
maculata, ba., white, with large purple spots; 1.......sesccsesseeccvecse
—— mixcet, several finest varieties Mixed..........ceessssesecerene «eine seia0a0.-

The Nemophilas are extremely pretty annuals, which for ease of culture
and profuseness of bloom are unsurpassed. N. discoidalis, insignis, grandi-
fiora, and maculata are the finest varieties; will grow in any soil, and may
be sown several times during the season. They are all valuable for pot or
garden culture.

Nolama spinach, N. atriplicifolia, ha., a prostrate growing plant, with numer-
ous blue flowers; a desirable plant to grow in order to hang pendulous over
the edge of a pot or vase; }.........- D iuiaisiael folcisteiate <ietaiske juin) iejeis)<(cfe!e\eiejale s ee

trailing, N.prostrata, ha., ofa trailing habit, suitable for covering beds;
bell-shaped flowers, of a fine blue, streaked with black; f...0e..sseesesens

large-flowering, N. grandiflora alba, ha., a fine variety, with pure white

TOWELS ac ce sce c etic epee age ces smiieacs iste) ima ainsohsielalatalstdarstoteis’a(siwialsls/s 0ieie) sis/eiae
Oxyura, chrysanthemum-flowered, O. chrysanthemoides, ha., yellow,
pretty, and of easy culture; 1...... Yaleteiarase: « Aiiers etotetansiats anooorddooogbneDOOUeS

+Pansy, mixed, Lady’s Delight or Heartsease, an old but universally admired
plant, producing an endless variety of color, marking, and texture; they
may be treated as annuals, as they flower the first season from seed; }......

extra choice German mixed, saved from finest-named sorts, pro-

ducing superb large flowers in great variety............ Gh erie C “AGUOOOOCT

— — English mixed, saved from selected flowers. ......c.ssseeeee)

**Peas, sweet, mixed, Lethyrus odoratus, ha., six best varieties mixed; 6 to 10;

The Sweet Peas are among the most popular annuals which enrich the

flower garden; they may be planted and trained on sticks the same as com-

mon peas; or they may be sowed along the sides of «fences, forming a
highly ornamental covering; in any situation they are always admired.

Perilla, nankinensis, ha., one of the most distinct and effective plants yet

known; habit erect, freagrowing, with foliage of 2 dark olive or mulberry

hue; in some stages a purplish black; fine for all flower-garden decoration,

and particularly appropriate for planting in cemeteries; 2........00005 jo0n6

Petunia, large-flowered, purple, P. grandiflora purpured.oecccacsccccseces

— — white, mon mn CL DUDS iy, sls ASL vs tea eho evasion he Dla he cial ve ule velalderwebale ds

———_ ———- ——- margined, —— —— MATEUNALD, cccccccrcsscccoveccseccscsevccsece
—_—_— —— —— rose-colored,

—=——— TOSSED ersescessere Cceceesoesrs0eeccevseses
$< ——— ——— SEMI OG, —— —— SUTIATH.. cc cccrcccconccccnvcccacccccsescccvcess
————. —— —— VID Ob, —— VIO ACEH e ee sccccccnccecccsscccccceccccsccesses
— —— —— green bordered, splendid, in great variety large flowers......
mixed; the above beautiful varieties Mixed. .......c.ccseccesecssreccceees

mixed, superb double and single, saved from the finest colors of
single and double flower®........cceesauee a Gale teih mute laa ciniaaiiase SiatersiefalsTels.«.« «500,

Petunia, mixed, several fine VarictiesS.........cccucecccccccecceseceusvessccecs
No class of flowers better repay the care they require than the Petu-

nias; they are half hardy perennials, growing from 1 to 8 feet high, of.

a trailing habit, easily raised from seed, flowering freely the first year, a
mass of gay bloom from July until hard frost; unrivalled for garden
ae oes Also very useful for pot culture, either in greenhouse or the
parlor. »

Phlox Drummond’s, mixed, P. Drummondii, ha., several shades mixed; 1
— mixed, extra choice, superb; all the finest and most distinct
WiATICTIES 25 ce ace cc vie gens ov aetecteienle evesve@e@eSGeeseseeeeeeseeevened @eeceoesceeoese 80080
These flowers are of extreme beauty, and are greatly admired by all;
their long duration in bloom, combined with their almost unequalled rich-
ness of color, renders them of invaluable service in the flower garden, and
a finer sight than a bed of the Phlox Drummondii, in allits various shades
and colors, is scarcely to be seen. The plants should be thinned out, or
transplanted, so that they will stand eight inches distant from each other.

Pink, carnation, mixed, Dianthus caryophyllus, DDP........csrseeserecsenene
CT —— double mixed, PANES este al aE RTE sino Soneneetlele oi tietectus.e, 50;6,0,8.6 mlaiiiero cvele
———= Chinese mixed, Dianthus chinemeis, biennials of great beauty; blooms
. the first year from seed; perfectly hardy, and flowers strong the second
year; the colors are exceedingly rich; crimson and darker shades of that

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color, approaching to black, are ofter combined in the same flower, with
edgings of white, ink, and other cv.ers; about one foot high, and of the
CABICSE EHBMEESs oe appt puke sheer ACEP ope apeias ant onak> actinic pean dee See

Pink, mixed, ae eplanaiia double, large-flowered, with erent variety of
colors; highly recommended........- OSB AEH ses 5 > eee

So double white, fine. ee ee ee
— —~— striped, white, striped with pik; fine. ee ye

—— pheasant eye, D. plumarius, bp., white or pink, with oe eye; the flow-
ers are deeply fringed or feathered; very fragrant; 1.............00+2.00--

Polyanthus,. mixed, hp., beautiful border plants; flowers Baas Soke on stems
about ten inches high, ‘in trusses of eight or ten flowers of various colors...

—— mixed, extra, saved from finest-named SOrts. ....i ccc cccevcccccceccesecs
pipe: aide mixed, Papaver ee ee wes nig ey border plants;

*Portulaca crimson, P. splendens, ha., crimson ware. oe Oo eee
* searlet, P. Theliusonii, ha., bright scarlet; 4.....cssccsscscccccecesees
* white, P: alld, ha: pute white: op APRESR re - Swespul vas JepUMepeen eer ere :
* yellow, P. Thorburnit, ha., bright yellOw; }$......ceecseesscecssevcessuce
* carnation striped, P. lt ig ha. _—- rare f with pink;
SS aa a Pee ee oo bopled undies Spade srythwar Ue
* rose-colored, P. rosea, ha., fine rose color; (* b SS EUSP Soe ool the sseece
* orange, P. aurantica, bright orange; 4. ......2.cccccecccssccscsecscece ee
* mixed, several varieties mixed........... SEER a ee eee - > Gan,
* =o oe extra, very choice, including the newest and most distinct va-
FIGHICN: . Leet eek ate tee eEnee ». seee bp sahan sates «bee heared nnaeedinn Meee

In praise of these charming flowers it is impossible to speak too highly;
and it may be safely affirmed that a garden without them is devoid of its
brightest ornaments; for the Portulacas are unsurpassed for brilliancy and
richness of color. They are adapted for beds, clumps, edgings, pots, vases,
or rock work. The plants should stand at least eight’ inc cent from
each other. Easily transplanted.

Quaking Grass, Briza maria, ha., the spikes of this are very ornamer-
tal and elegant in a dry or green state; valtied highly for making up bou-
quets of ev verlasting flowers; of the easiest Culture; Lvwcnswesicns ssi cies cece

Rhodanth mangles, ta., one ‘of the prettiest of all the everlasting flowers;
neat, unique, and beautiful ; small], erect branching plant, with numerous
semi-double, daisy-like flowers, of rich rose color, suffused with i
taining their transparency and beauty for a considerable period; 1.........

Ricinus major, Castor Oil Bean, hha., very ornamental foliage; 6to 8........
Rose of heaven. See Viscariaceli.

Rose campion, Agrostemma coronaria, hp., flowers deep CFIMEON; 2..... 22.200
white, A. alba, pure white; fine new variety; Batt Asetnesssccsters=:

ee WES OO. cnn cnanncene on seein ate oie eas ental eee nee eee eeee
The Rose Campions are perfectly hardy, and very easily raised from seed
and will well repay the little care they require; the flowers are roms co08
on long stems, blooming freely throughout the season.

Rese, African, mixed, Papaver, rhzas, ha., a beautiful annual, of the easiest
culture; producing double, semi-double, and i flowers, all handsome,
sporting in a thousand different varieties, of scarlet, crimson, purple, pink,
white, variegated, and parti-colored, and continuing a long time in bloom;

were eee eee eee SOR REE E EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE TEPER ee

Rindbeckia: amplexicaulis, ha., large flowers, with broad streaks of fine yel-
low, marked with a lively stripe of purple at the base; a prominent disk
of deep. brown, hg see and of the easiest culture; ‘OH. oo ~ooseeaa

Selpigtons. mixed, hha, several of the.finest and most distinct varieties
PA ge Sy a ey ere aR pe eRe RE Pe ee ee

The Salpiglossis are beautiful annuals, with se Rabet As picturesque and ri “ sean

Br rple, "scarlet, crimson, clear yellow, and id buff, with elegant shades of
lue. The new dwarf varieties form a very desirable section of this pleas-

Schizanthus, mised: ha., eight varieties Mixed; 2.ccecesscceeeeeeereneeseeee
Schizanthus, retusus, scarlet and orange; 2......ssessessseeseeeecseeeneecess
— albus, white; 2s. eee eee ee ee Oe oe ke eal

—— —— grandiflorus, occulatyp,. new, fine purple, with dense dark
blotches; surpassing all other varieties for pace or pot culture...........

—— mixed, extra, finest varieties, including grandifiorus oceulatus:.........
Elegant slender-branched annuals, with very conspicuous lobed, or cut-

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petalled flawers, of white lilac, purple, and rich red, orange and vio.«~ crim-
son spots and marks, very picturesquely blended; well adapted for either
garden or pot culture. For winter flowering, they should be sown in
August, and grown in pots.
Sensitive plant, Mimosa sensitiva, ta., as as a curiosity, being so sensitive
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that the leaves close up, by being slightly touched. Suitable for growing

in pois, or the open border; 1... ....-cececccccceccscscesccceecs Bieiateisis aleletetel = e

Sphenogyne, speciosa, ha, a profuse bloomer; flowers about 2 inches
across, with yellow rays, and a dark brown disk; foliage handsome, and of
a spreading habit; very SHOWS; 3--cccccccvcccsescceccsnccscces (Aoadooane 34
Spirea, callosa, a beautiful shrubby variety; the finest ofall the family; with
bright pink flowers in trusses, appearing all the season; perfectly hardy and
easily raised. from seed; 4........csceceee Eyayal ofa telat atetele(clalstaletote|alatetatererstetelsiai=tey=t ele

Steck, ten-week, white, Mathiola annua, ha.; 1.2... cccccccccccccccccscrecs
— purple eerred eeeoeeereeeese aidictavctetchelevalctelalatelcielcletaterelsic’cleleleisiclsie ele eoeereoeve

pans SMTA Ge Seva Cid le craarstore altallcaiietete cibereee CeveesiSeeceteececsseseece eeone
——_ CViNtSOM...ceees eevee eee oer ec eereeee eee sese GHG FSGeoeereeeenacseone

A POSE sr ccc errr evtccner seve eoeveeeeeeeeeseeeoeFHGFeHFF FH FH FH Het HEH Oe e

—— mixed, the above colors MM PCM eS ile eoevoeee eeeoroes

— mixed, German, comprising only the finest and most distinct
colors, yielding 50 per cent. of Gouble flowers. .......eseeeeeee cues OSD

—— mixed, extra German, new, large-flowered; very choice; saved
from the brightest and most distinct colors. Received direct from one of
the most celebrated florists in Germany. This we offer with full confidence
that in its production it cannot be surpassed. ..ccccescccseccvcccsucssoececes

— intermediate or autumn-flowerimg, fine mixed................
Brompton or winter-flowerimg, fine Mixed......e.csescsccrscees
emperor or perpetual-fiowerimg, scarlet; splendid...............
queen, searlet, an old but beautiful variety............ vec ee es ecerene

The Ten-Week Stocks are now ranked among our most beautiful and
effective annual plants for garden decoration or pot culture; their erect
habit of growth, and numerous spikes of rich and varied colored flowers
of exquisite fragrance, and continuing in bloom through the summer and
autumn months, render them almost indispensable in every collection,
however small.

The Intermediate or auitumn-fiowering varieties; if sown early in spring,
will bloom the same autumn; for winter flowering they should be sown in
June. They are also valuable for early spring blooming; for which pur-

ose they. should be.sown the last of July or in August, and kept from hard
rost during winter. Plants treated in this way, and planted out, in beds
in May, make a rich display during the early summer months.

The Emperor or perpetual flowering; this magnificent class of Stocks may
be treated in the same manner as the Intermediate, and used for the same
purposes; they frequently last several years, if protected from frosty hence
its name,— perpetual.

Sunflower, double dwarf, Helianthus, ha., yellow; Aion teat aie ate slolaokearele cleo;
Se tall, ha., —— yellow; Tsoi 0’ a aiehainalcratera si esWolaye Cioheleisiorl eras eoeesese @ errs een

Swan Daisy, mixed, Brachycome iberidifolia, hha., a neat, dwarf, compact,
densely branched annual, with numerous elegant purplish and porcelain
lilac and blue. Cineraria-like flowers, with a* rich green, narrow-lobed
foliage; an effective bedding plants 4icsesccweciecincisocccnpssccednescebees.

Sweet Sultan, mixed, Centauria moschata, ha., handsome border annuals of
the easiest culture, blooming freely from July to November; 2.......c.e0.

a white, — a Pa CULT Ware cia’ s, c\ntateteloiciehae ciel siaiaioiolelelctatavcivie ieleieielciaia;svalsiaie o eielexe

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—_ purple, rAd et en PUTPUTEAcvececccccceccecscccccccsccssscresecceres
bane yellow, — Examen SILEUEOLEN Sala di clolciuisieicie's ce'oiciaieisiele.e elaiciersinialcjeleis ele e\c ticle

Sweet Williams, mixed, Dianthus barbatus, hp., very choice; saved from
Hunt’s and other fine varieties; 1} tO 2e...cscccscsccccccccccccrcrscscnccces

Av useful and! well-known tribe of plants, perfectly hardy, and easily

raised from seed; a bed-of tine varieties presents'a rich sight; it sports into:
endless varieties; viz. pink, purple, crimson, scarlet, white, variously.

edged; eyed, and spotted. This seed was saved from finest-named varieties, .

together with Hunt’s (a celebrated English amateur), which we can confi-

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dently recommend ;as, superior to anything, ever before offered in thia’

country.-
Sweet Clover, Trifolum odoratum, hb., a tall growing plant, much branching,
with racemes of white flowers; very fragrant; 44....ccccccccscosccccccccee
Wassel-flower, scarlet, Caccalia coccinea, ha.,a beautiful annual, with a pro-
fusion of scarlet tassel-shaped flowers, from July to October; 4
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*Thunbergia, mixed, hha., exceedingly pretty climbers, well suited for
covering “column or fancy wire-work in a conservatory; they also suc-

ceed planted out on a warm border..............- ppictwceospeaass oe acnne=s We.
ow emae lapeine:glase, mixed, ha., very showy for small beds, edging ‘
.* WERE Sos ois oi 0s tap eo pe 8 9009 5000 cnondpvdeledacelsathewih Up sEeideMhespcode GO
*. WORST 65:06 Fe ob ae.cic'oeuleb oflb wins, Adis Mile aise » oa SAME So eh eeewerss “o>. 65
%, NEE oles oes >y aeidls le ies ixlakls oe “6 oe Ae Bee sasdecedccssserecess 8B
Verbena, hybrida, mixed, saved from newest show flower........seeee22. 10
Aublets, V. Aubictia, Na. QUEERS, occcgseecdhexscepiemeseonsatencecesus 10
Drummond@’s, V. Drummondit, ha., lilac; 3...cccccsecccsscccccccecsese 10
Viscaria, coeli rosea, Rose of heaven, rose color; 1...... MaMuasicscheossecees. ©
—— — alba, new white, fine; 1..............+.- eocesscsedsecvccseccess 10
—— —— — nana, rose color, a beautiful dwarf variety; $........seeeesues + BB
——- —— oculata, rosy purple, dark eye, fine; 1....... he tistsbavercscevees. 56
— — — Dunnetti, white with dark eye, splendid; 4........ sssssess.. 10
——— nana, nova, beautiful pink, fine dwarf; }4.......ccccseccesess- 10
Viscaria, mixed, Nos. 1122 and 1125 mixed......... pages ad Fcebidepevscwssswe 6
—— mixed extra, including al! the above varieties................ cussee WO
There are few annuals more beautiful than the Viscarias, especially the
dwarf varieties, which are peculiarly neat, compact plants, trom six to
eight inches high, and completely covered with flowers. They are all
. adapted either for beds, edgings, or clumps; their profuseness of bloom
will always rank them among general favorites.
Wallfiower, mixed, hhp., several varieties mixed...........- cocsenecccessecs 6&
Zinnia elegans, mixed, ha., tem varieties; 2........ccccecseccccscecscecceee 6

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ON THE PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A HOT-BED
FOR RAISING SEEDLINGS.

«¢Sow in heat— Sow in a hot-bed,” are directions so commonly to be found in the
notices of annuals, that we feel we shall be materially aiding those who are their own
gardeners if we give a fewsimple directions on the gubject of a hot-bed, composed of
stable manure, the most frequent and useful form in which it is to be found.

The Preparation of the Dung is a matter of great importance, and if the bed be ex-
pected to retain its usefulness for any length of time, it should be well worked previous
to being used. If obtained fresh from the stable-yard, and found to be too dry, it should
be well watered and thrown lightly together to ferment ; this will take place in the course
of a few days, and three or four days afterwards it should be completely turned, well
shaken and mixed, keeping the more littery portion to the interior of the heap; a second
turning and watering may be necessary, although one will be generally found to be suffi-
cient; when thus cletmed of its rankness the bed may be made,

The situation for this should be dry underneath, sheltered from the north as much as
possible, and fully exposed to the sun; it should be built up from two feet six inches to
four feet high, and wider by six inches every way than the frame tobe placed upon it.
The dung should be well shaken and mixed while being put together, and firmly pressed
by the feet. The frame should be kept close until the heat rises, and three or four inches
of sifted sand or ashes should be placed on the surface of the bed; in a few days it will

. be ready for use ; but air should be given night and day while there is any danger from
the rank steam, and if the sand or ashes are drawn away from the side of the bed, they
should be replaced.

When the hot-bed is used for seeds only, nothing further is necessary. They are to be
sown in pots or pans, placed or plunged in the bed, the heat of which will soon cause
them to germinate. As this will, after some time, decline, what are called linings should
be added, that is, fresh hot fermenting (but not rank) dung applied about a foot in width
all round the bed, this renews its strength, and will greatly aid its sueceessful manage
ment, "

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Balloon WVime, Cardiospermum, hha., pretty climber, with white flowers. ......
Cacalia. See Tassel Flower, page 11.

Callirhoe pedata, ha., a beautiful summer-flowering annual, from two to
three feet high, with panicled racemes of rich violet or purple crimson
flowers, with a white centre. Commences to bloom when about six inches
high, and continues to yield a succession of its numerous attractive flowers
throughout the summer and autumn, till hard frost. Very effective in
DEAS RW HEMAS ORRIN LICK. craks ol cicjelGwielera’e) cleloisiaetcie’ slelelelsocsleve ste ckelale sveraialoisle fers o's

Cardiospermum. See Balloon Vine. ¥

Coreopsis cardimefolia, a most beautiful variety of the Coreopsis, grows
from one to two feet high, in globe pyramidal form, covered with thou-
sands of flowers; should be planted single about two feet apart............

Egg Piant, white fruited, ta., curious and ornamental, resembling eggs..

scarlet fruited, ta., a splendid new variety from Africa, with handsome
dark green foliage, and vivid scarlet fruit; very ornamental ..............

Kuphorbia, variegated, ta., grown chiefly for its beautiful variegated foli-

age; ereeree eececeoeeseeoeeesere @esseseeeecoeeense toe 2220000200 eeceseseeeee eoce

Brench Honeysuckle, red, Hedysarum coronarium, Dlp.; 2.....ssseeeeees :

RUNGE gi ET) 1D 772, WIAs 87 Di) sia lain «Sa yeale « oyarcle marcia dees aielvarele bh seu. e 'e si viainiee :

Helichrysum compositum maximum, ha., beautiful everlasting flowers,
exceeding effective in mixed border; the flowers, if cut when young, are
valuable for winter bouquets. The colors are, scarlet, white, yellow,
bright rose, orange, pink, and purple. .

The above Varieties, MIKE. .....keccccctcccs cloescves secs sdonccohopoo gage

Ipomea coccinea, Scarlet Morning Glory, ha., a beautiful climbing annual,
A ei a profusion of small scarlet flowers, resembling the Cypress
MESO WUD LoD al gins inion: «0b ae" siaiai< svele ialetitoletaj abe S60bb0 IOC UD Oeb aS gecgnenonecuce

Lavender, Lavendula, ha., chiefly cultivated on account of the delicious fra-
grance of the leaves and flowers. Will grow freely in any light soil; 1....

Liatrice spicata, hp., blue flowers, in spikes; quite pretty; 14......... Ree ahe ate

Malope, white, ha., handsome plants, of a branching habit, producing their
Jarge flowers in great profusion. This variety, (and the large-flowered
crimson, see page 8, No. 674,) are very effective when used for a back-ground
to other plants, growing freely in any light SOI]; 2.1... .... cess cece eneveee

Mesembryanthemum, hha., a brilliant and profuse flowering tribe of pretty
dwarf-growing plants, strikingly effective in beds, edgings, rock-work,
rustic baskets, or vases, in warm sunny situations; also, for in-door decora-
tion, if grown in pots, pans, or boxes; succeed best in a dry, loamy soil; 1.
Several of the finest varieties, mixed ........ecc0«. dnbcanoodcuduMOdaood 000 Or

Momordica balsamina, Balsam Apple, ta.; 10. ....cccecccrccccccveccessceees

charantia, Balsam OPS Gaal) NO cha) state's « eje/aiese: dale micteyulple’eie.o viele 'eiets eis o ciel giche e's

The above two. varieties are suitable for covering trellis work of arbors,
etc., etc. Remarkable for their handsome fruit, which opens and discloses
dazzling scarlet seed.

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Pink, Heddewig’s new Chinese, hb. A most beautiful variety. The
whole plant is scarcely one foot high, and very bushy, whilst always
twenty or thirty flowers are at once in blossom. Some of the flowers are
very cee, from two to three inches in diameter, and of a variety and
brilliancy of color unsurpassed in pinks, from white mottled with rose, and
purplish red, with dark centre, to velvety carmine crimson, dark blood-

red, and mottled and shaded with maroon and velyety black. Mixed...... 10
— — Heddewig’s double, a variety of the preceding with double flowers,
but, in our estimation, not as handsome. Mix COS Scteapesteess das Se ee

—,— Chinese, laciniatus. This variety was also introduced by Mr. Hedde-

wig, and is described by him as being imported from Japan with the No.

875. Grows two feet high, very hardy; flowers from two to four inches in

diameter, each petal consisting of a long, delicate fringe, some double,

others single; blooms from the end of May until beginning of frost: the

colors are pure white, flesh, rose, various shades of red, carmine, violet,
purple, and rich maroon,—some being selfs, others striped and spotted. =

AERO ss 64 sce eae a aipia ey eels ca ete a Sabi mtivas <eiiebeemmne a 2 oe ae a

‘All the above Pinks flower from seed the first season, are perfectly hardy,
and flower strong the second year, and all are alike suitable for the con-
servatory or fiower garden.

Zinnia, new Double. Among the novelties introduced within the last two
years, the New Double Znnia stands unrivalled. They are varieties of the
well-known Zinnia elegans, in which the centre, or disc, is transformed into
fiorets, like those of the ray, so as to form rosettes of from two to three
inches in diameter, and of various shades of color, embracing purple, rose,
mottled rose, red, orange; and buff. The seed we offer we believe to be as
good as any that can be produced in this country, and will produce a large
percentage of fall double flowers:By.: ieee iv ccescescceswNcostaneesosese UD

NT 0 XE 2 C2 ae,

The undersigned would respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have
removed to

No. 100 TREMONT ST.,
Where they will keep a complete assortment of

GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS,

Including all the latest introductions and NOVELTIES of merit imported by themselves
direct from the original growers in Europe.

GARDEN TLUPLEWMENTS AD BOOKS,
And all other articles usually found at a store of this kind.

BOUQUETS, CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
FLORAL DECORATIONS,

For WEDDINGS, PARTIES, and FUNERALS, furnished to order at short notice.

. FUNERAL “FLOWERS
PRESERVED IN THE BEST MANNER.

GREEN-HovusE, Hot-Housr, HARDY HERBACEOUS, and BEDDING PLANTS, PRuiTr and
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, GRAPE VINES, CURRANTS, GOOSEBERRIES,

th ’ STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, ASPARAGUS ROOTS, &e.
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ON THE GROWTH OF FLOWER SHEDS.

As we occasionally hear complaints that seeds do not vegetate, and as seedsmen in gen.
fal are often accused of sending out worthless seed, we would, in justice to ourselves and
others, beg of our patrons to give the following remarks a careful consideration.

That seeds oftentimes refuse to grow, is an established fact; but it is equally certain that
that fact alone is no positive proof that the seeds are worthless. Probably ninety per cent.
of all the flower seeds sold in this country go into the hands of persons who have no idea
how seeds should be grown. Many of them, perhaps, accustomed to putting into the
ground peas, beans, radishes, &c., fancy themselves acquainted with sowing seeds in gen-
eral; and when they fail, the blame is laid, not upon their ignorance, but upon the seeds-
men. Isit to be wondered at, then, that there are occasional complaints that seeds do not
grow?

An example or two, about which there can be no mistake, will explain our meaning.
A few years since some seeds sent from India toa great garden near London, where any
amount of skill ought to have been found, were, in part, sown, and reported on as ‘‘ bad,—
will not grow.”? Two years afterwards, what remained of the original seed,. although so
much older, was sown, and it grew freely. Why was this? The explanaticn is simple, —
the gardener had been changed. We have many times planted seeds which refused to grow,
and, after waiting a sufficient time, have then planted more out of the same parcel, which
vegetated readily. This is not an uncommon occurrence among gardeners. And why is
this? We would answer that the fault may have been in planting, or in the weather, or in
some cause unknown; but one thing we do know, — the fault was not in the seed.

Complaints that seed are not good are perennial, and we quite believe that in nineteen
cases out of twenty they arise from injudicious treatment. We think a little consideration
would convince any one that, if we know our own interest, we should not be likely to send
out poor seed, for the sake of saving a few shillings, at the risk of sacrificing the trade we
are striving to extend. Nothing, indeed, is more barbarous than the way in which seeds

. are sometimes treated. Some are overwhelmed with earth; others are scattered on the
surface; some are allowed to lie ina puddle; some are planted where no rain can reach
them; slugs are allowed to devour them; domestic fowls and other birds are permitted to
feast on them. Another reason why seeds sometimes fail to give satisfaction is, that people
are too much in a hurry to get their seeds into the ground; and probably more disappoint-
ment arises from too early sowing than from all other causes put together. And then,
again, many will allow the weeds to grow with the seeds until the former cannot be
removed without destroying the latter; and we have known more than one case where the
plants have been pulled up with the weeds, —the person not being able to distinguish be-
tween them. In all these cases the seeds are found to be in fault, and the blame is most
unreasonably thrown upon the seedsman.

We would suggest to our friends who fail to grow their seeds, that it may be as well to
inquire whether any of these ingenious methods of destroying vegetable life have been
practised in their own Cases.

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REMARKS ON THE CULTIVATION OF ANNUALS, BIENNIALS,
AND PERENNIALS.

ANNUALS.

Plants known as annuals are raised from the seed, perfect their flowers, mature their seed
the same season, and then perish; they are divided as follows: Hardy, half hardy, and
tender. Hardy annuals are such as will bear a hard frost; half hardy annuals will bear
but little; tender annuals will not bear the frost at all.

| BIENNIALS

Are those plants that flower the second, and sometimes the third year from t*
seeds are sown, and then perish.

PERENNIALS
Are those plants which do not in their growth form either trees or make f but lose their
tops, wholly or in part, every year after they have done flowering; the roots continue te
live and generate for several years successively. e
Biennials and perennials are hardy, half hardy, and tender. Hardy biennials and per-
ennials stand the hardest winter without protection; half hardy require to be well pro-
tected; and tender biennials and perennials must be kept where frost will not touch them

TIME OF SOWING SEED IN THE OPEN GROUND.

With regard to the proper time for sowing seed in the open ground, much depends on
the character of the season; the general rule recommended has been to sow hardy annuals
from the middJe of April to the first of May,—half hardy, first of May,—and tender
annuals, last of May and first of June. Bu‘, from our own experience, we are convinced
that more disappointment results from too early sowing than from any other cause. The
general rule that we would recommend is not to sow even hardy annuals before the middle
of May. We would much rather, as a general thing;«defer sowing them until the first part
of June than tosow them as early asthe middle of Apfil. The half hardy and tender
annuals we would sow from the latter part of May to the tenth of June, or even some days
later, if necessary. Biennials and perennials may be sown at any time from the middle of
April to the first of July; but, in order to get good strong flowering plants for the follow-
ing season, we would advise to sow them as early as the tenth of June

MODE OF SOWING.

Seeds may be sown in patches among the border plants, in rows, or groups, where they
are to remain, or ina nursery bed, and afterwards transplanted. As a general rule, the sur
face soil should be rather dry than otherwise at the moment of sowing, and the operation
never should be undertaken when the ground is very wet, especially at an early period of
the spring. Whenever it may be desirable, for some special reason, to sow when the
ground is too damp, the surface should be scraped off to the depth of an inch or two, and
its place supplied by a- handful of dry soil, on which the seeds may be cown. -In the case
of seeds of a moderate size, the surface soi] may be scraped aside with the edge of a trowe!
to the depth of a quarter of an inch, and around the circumference of the slight hollow
thus made, the seeds may be thinly strewn, the soil being then returned and gently pressed
flat with the hand or trowel. If the soil should be of an adhesive nature, the pressure
should be very slight, or the surface will crke; it will be better in this case to cover the
seeds with a little sandy loam, or other friable soil, instead of that where the sowing is made.

Jt is particularly requisite that seeds should not be sown too deep, from whence crise many of
the failures of inexperienced gardeners. The depth at which the seeds are sown will vary
with their size; large seeds, such as those of the Lupinus, Sweet Pea, or Marvel of Peru,
may be three quarters of an inch deep; other varieties from an eighth to a half inch deep,
according to the size or nature of the seed. Some that are very smal] require to be sown
on the actual surface, a slight pressure being then sufficient to imbed them toa proper
depth. For the majority of the seeds a very thin covering suflices; if sown too deep they
are longer in germinating, and the small ones are liable to decay. It sometimes insures s
more eyen distribution of very small seeds, such as those of Campanula, Digitalis, ete., if
they are intimately mixed before sowing with a little fine, dry soil, the mixture being sown
in the same way as the Seeds. Woolly seeds, which adhere to each other, like the Globe
Amaranthus, etc., should be rubbed with a little fine sand, which will generally separate
them. Inall cases the more thinly the seeds are strown, the better; when too thickly so
the seedlings become elongated and sickly, an evil which no subsequent thinning out
entirely remedy.

If the soil be dry, and the weather sunny, it will be necessary to water the seeds slightly
from a very fine rose watering-pot. Rain water is preferable. In the absence of rain this
application mast be repeated every day or two, for it is important to observe that, when
once the seeds begin to swell, they are peculiarly susceptible to injury from drought, and
will speedily perish, unless the soil be maintained ina moist condition; to neglect of this
important precaution many failures are solely attributable. On the other hand, an excess
of moisture previous to germination wil! often cause the seed to decay, especially in cold
{fasons; early in the spring, therefore, the water-pot must be used with judgment, and
be a.” Jate in the day when frosts threaten.
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