Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ta are mye # “ y < 3 4 i ~. oR A B Vl RECEIVED H MAR 3 0 1937, %* \ Can ee o& 3 ; = WY NEW HARDY CARNATIONS. The following seedlings were raised by J. F. C. Hypz, Esq., President of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, whose efforts with this flower have been long continued, and are now crowned with remarkable success. The four distinct seedlings described below have received the highest commendations as exhibited the past year; and are undoubtedly the most vigorous hardy, profuse, and perfect-flowering varieties produced in this country, and adapted to our climate. All these will endure our winter, with a slight covering of litter or boughs. SALLY LEE. Flower very large and double, two and a half inches in diameter; petals large, round, smooth ; centre full and bold; never bursts; color a brilliant magenta ; fragrant; stock two feet high ; grass most abundant, giving a remarkable profusion of bloom. A EMILY. Flower large, two to two and a half inches across; double and full, with good outline; pure white ; very free, hardy, and vigorous; stalks eighteen inches high; very valuable for the florist. MRS. BISHOP. A beautiful picotee, large, well shaped ; petals large, finely formed, and free from serature ; full in centre ; color creamy-white, beautifully edged with crimson; very fragrant ; equal to the foreign high-breds in beauty, and far surpassing in strong, robust habit. - AUGUSTA. Flower of good size; petals smooth, nearly free from serature ; outline good; never bursts ; remarkably free and very fragrant ; color a dark purple ; stock two feet, vigorous, and very hardy. Price of the set of four, $3; single plants, $1 each, Ready for delivery after April r. JAPAN LILIES. Our collection of Lilies comprises all the most beautiful kinds, including ten of our own seed- lings, which are unsurpassed by any yet produced. A full description will be found in our Bulb Catalogue. The following are the principal varieties of the Japan : — LILIUM ALBUM. Pure white. Each . ‘ ; - -50 to $1.00 RUBRUM. White, with deep crimson siti 7 -50 to 1.00 ROSEUM. White, with rose-colored spots : .50 to 1.00 NAMED SEEDLINGS. (All superb.) “ $1.00 to 1.50 MADEIRA VINE. A beautiful summer climbing plant, of rapid growth, completely covered with long, graceful racemes of deliciously-fragrant white fowers. Each 15 cents to 25 cents. TABLE showing the amount of Seed necessary for an Acre, and the number of Pounds in a Bushell. No. of Ibs. per bushel. No. of Ibs. to the Acre. PEMMGHHV sks vxies sean rain Sr aenetn hah ar 15 REWMICIGVERs Waws c 500 0s gas Soo ee 10 W bite Glover ve .. Gan kane ess oe salen ae Lucerne Clover Espersette Clover - Hungarian <0 ie ee ac sca tas cesses tp eeneeee Millet Buckwheat Kentucky Blue ‘Grass. Red Top. ....<-. Sey Ce ca ramet wis wtncein (Orchard ios EES os Say ee ee eee Sweet-scented Vernal Gass. Sheep’s Fescue. IES es as 5 RR RRR btn «cies wim Top Onion Sets Printep spy Gro. C. Ranp & Avery, Boston, eee Se It will facilitate the dispatch of business, if with each order the NAME and ADDRESS are written distinctly, and in full. Except in cases of urgency, orders are executed in rotation as received. W.& Co. therefore respectfully invite their patrons to ANTICIPATE THE “PLANTING TIME,” by sending their orders early. <> WASHBURN’S ORDER SHEET FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS For 1869. ONLY THE BEST SEEDS ARE SUPPLIED. Enclosed find Post Office Order. Amount, . . . . § do. do. Cash. do. Tee eee do. do. Draft. do. For which send the enclosed list of Seeds, &¢., by to FLOWER SEEDS. No. of Corresponding No. of Corresponding: « No. of Corresponding Packets. No. in Guide. Packets. No. in Guide. Packets. = No. in Guide. “gh FLOW HR SHEDS — CONTINUED. No. of Corresponding No. of Corresponding No. of Corresponding Packets. No. in Guide. Packets. No. in Guide. Packets. No. in Guide. VEC ABH SHhDes. - Amt in Qts. VARIETIES. Oz. or Pkts. i} { : VARIETIES. ~ e 4 Pe. PAW! BUF ‘ Nd UO do an FNM Ww N > =m us IS84+5. ESTABLISHED WASHBURN & C0.’S AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE TO THE Slower and = Atitchen Garden: CONTAINING A DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF TWO THOUSAND VARIETIES OF FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS; ALSO A LIST OF FRENCH HYBRID GLADIOLUS. HORTICULTURAL HALL. RAISED AND IMPORTED BY WASHBURN AND COMPANY, SEED MERCHANTS, HORTICULTURAL HALL, No. 100, TREMONT STREET, BOSTON, MASS. TO OUR FRIENDS. | Ir is with great satisfaction that we now present to our friends the present edition of our Cata- logue, enlarged by important additions, and accompanied with what we believe to be such useful information that we can well claim for it the name of the ‘‘ Amateur Cultivator’s Guide to the Flower and Vegetable Garden.”” For it has been our endeavor to make it reliable in every respect, not only in the descriptions of the great number of flowers and vegetables which are enumerated on its pages, but equally so in the full and complete practical directions for the successful growth of every variety. _ The arrangement, though different from our last edition, is not new, having been adopted by eminent foreign dealers. To many it may not be very important, but to the mass of our customers we think it will commend itself as highly useful. All flowers and plants are divided into natural groups, and to know the character of one of these groups gives an idea of the whole. The Aster and the Coreopsis are familiar to almost every cultivator; and, when it is known that these belong to the composite order (Comosit@), it will at once be understood that any unknown plant belonging to this order resembles, in some respects, the above flowers. It is to convey this general information that we think the addition of the natural order is highly important. The character of every plant, whether annual, biennial, perennial, for the greenhouse, or whether hardy or half-hardy, is stated; and, with our prefatory remarks upon the culture of each, there can be no difficulty in their successful growth. In addition to this information, our remarks on laying out flower-gardens will, we hope, not only prove a valuable aid to amateurs, but assist in disseminating a true taste for gardening art. As specialities, we refer particularly to the very extensive list of NOVELTIES, many of them of rare merit, and difficult to obtain, Other specialities are our choice selection of French and German flower-seeds, particularly Double Asters, German Stocks, English Double Hollyhocks, Camellia- flowered Balsams, Carnation and Picotee Pinks, Double Zinnias, Double Portulacas, &c. ; and of greenhouse plants, the Cineraria, Calceolaria, Gloxinia, Pelargonium, Chinese Primrose, &c. Many of these are of our own growth, and others are received direct from growers who produce their own seed, and some of whom raise them expressly for us. In our collection of German, French, and English flower-seeds (p. 90), we feel especial pride; for they contain all the truly beautiful varieties obtained in Europe during the last ten years, all selected especially for us, and never surpassed, if equalled. Our VEGETABLE SEEDs are such as we can recommend with the greatest confidence ; and, though we have not had the opportunity to test the latest additions, the dealers from whom they have been obtained leave little doubt of their real value. In conclusion, we have to acknowledge our indebtedness to various authorities for names, as well as occasional hints, and more particularly to that valuable book, Burr’s ‘‘ Vegetables of America,” to Buist’s “‘ Kitchen Garden,” and to numer- ous English catalogues. In consequence of the extent of our Catalogue, we have been compelled to omit the descrip- tions of many new plants and flowers suitable for the garden. These will be enumerated in our Spring Catalogue of Bedding Plants. Owing to the greatly increased expense of publishing a work so extensive as the present edition, we are reluctantly obliged to make the nominal charge of TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per copy, upon the receipt of which it will be mailed tu all applicants from any part of the United States or Canada. Address, WASHBURN & CO.,, HORTICULTURAL HALL, BOSTON, MASss. Gro. C. Ranp & Avery, STEREOTYPERS AND PRINTERS, No. 3, Cornhill, Boston. THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN; CONTAINING DIRECTIONS FOR THE CULTIVATION OF ANNUAL, BIENNIAL, AND PERENNIAL FLOWER-SEEDS. NNUAL flowers are not only among the most beautiful omaments of the summer flower-garden, but the ease with which they are cultivated, and the long time they remain in bloom, give them the highest claim to our attention and care. Without them, however much we may admire the various showy bedding plants, a continuous and uninterrupted display of flowers, from spring till frost, cannot well be obtained ; and when we add the charm of novelty, and the still greater one of variety, we have only enumerated a few of the claims of these most desirable and effective orna- ments of the gardens of ‘‘ the million.” In consequence of their simple culture, and the small amount of trouble they give to the amateur, as well as thei: comparative inexpensiveness for their rich array of beauty, they are yearly becoming more generally grown. Bedding-plants are charming objects; but the yearly propagation required for geraniums, verbenas, &c., the labor of potting and watering, and the expense of wintering them, are not within every one’s means; but a few dollars expended in seeds, and a little pleasant labor in the sunny days of early spring, will give an amount of real enjoyment beyond belief. The most deso- late garden may be made a scene of beauty in scarcely more than a month’s time. Annuals are not what they were in former days. The skill of the hybridizer in the production of new varieties, and the diligence of the enthusiastic florist in the selection of the finest plants, have entirely changed the character of many of these flowers ; and, if to this we add the new acquisitions from Japan, how could we well make up a summer-garden without them? What should we do without the grand Pceony- flowered Asters, the brilliant double Zinnias, the boldly-marked and rich-colored Petunias, the Double Portulacas, —like miniature roses, — the Heddewiggi pink, the Tropzolum, &c.? These give an entire new feature to our annuals, to be cherished by every lover of beautiful flowers. We therefore make no apology for giving a few brief hints on the cultivation of these, as well as some of the biennials and perennials, equally important in the decoration of the flower-border. ANNUALS. Among florists and gardeners, the term “‘ annual” is given to those plants which are sown in the spring, bloom and seed in the summer, and soon afterwards perish. A few are included among annuals, like the Marvel of Peru, &c., because they flower the first year; but they are only annual as regards treatment. By cultivators they have been divided into three classes; viz., Hardy, Half- ay, and Yeuder Annuals, —a very convenient classification; and as such we shall treat of them ere. HARDY ANNUALS. These are so called because they do not require any artificial heat at any period of their growth, and are capable of enduring any ordinary weather from April to November ; a frosty morning, not unusual in the former month, or even in May, doing them no injury, if advanced beyond the seed~ leaf. Many of them may be sown in autumn; and the young plants will make their appearance early in spring, and flower stronger than when it is deferred till April. THE SOIL AND ITS PREPARATION, The best soil for annuals, and indeed for most flowering plants, whether biennials or perennials, is a _ light, rich loam, neither too sandy nor too stiff. In such they grow readily, and attain to great per- * fection of bloom, with but little care; but it is hardly necessary to say that few persons have just such a soil, nor is it possible often for the cultivator to have much choice. He must take such soil as he has, and make the most of it ; and, by the application of proper manures, or sand or clay, he can bring it to such a condition as to answer all the purposes of a flower-garden. Moving large masses of soil is very expensive ; and writers who advise the addition of rich loam seem not to be aware of the difficulty of procuring it, or the expense and labor attending the same. For the com- plete garden of the wealthy, this may and should be done; but the mass of cultivators need not fear of obtaining good results without it. Deep and thorough trenching in the autumn, if possible, and the application of very old decayed manure or leaf-mould, will give the amateur a well-prepared and 3 = 4 THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. suitable soil. If the situation of the garden is low or damp, first of all, it should be well drained ; for, in addition to the injury from excessive moisture, such soils are cold, and the young plants are in- jured by early frosts, when they would escape damage in one of the opposite character: neither should the situation be too dry, as, in this case, the plants would suffer in summer, and present a meagre in place of a vigorous bloom. Where the soil is too light, a thin layer of clay, if to be had, spread over the surface in the autumn, and dug in, after being pulverized by the winter frosts, in the spring, is the best remedy. ‘This, with the use of old manure, —that which has iain a year or more, and been frequently turned over till it becomes thoroughly decayed, — will keep the garden in good condition. No unvarying rules can be given: much must be left to the judgment of the amateur. He must understand that the soil of a good garden should be deep, well pulverized, friable, and rich ; and if the opposite, to make it as near that as possible. When the flower-garden is to be a speciality, — a piece of ground set apart for that object, and laid out in geometrical order, and all the beds edged with box or thrift, — then more pains ought to be taken ; and those who are about to do this, if they have not the requisite information, will consult something more than a catalogue. Our hints are intended for the mass of the people wlio love fiow- a —who have but little leisure, — and do not wish to incur great expense in the gratification of ‘their taste. PERIOD FOR SOWING. This must depend much upon the season, as well as the locality. Our Northern springs are so variable, that no definite period can be named. As a general rule, the proper time to commence sowing is about the middle of April, though a few sorts may be planted as soon as the ground can be got ready ; and, fora succession, the sowing should be continued until June. Inthe Southern States, of course, January, February, or March will be the time to sow, as they correspond with April, May, and June of the North. ‘The Californian annuals, now so numerous and so ornamental, are very hardy, and should be sown early, as they get well established before the heat of summer. To avoid all danger of injury, the sowing may be deferred till the last of Aprii; but, when a little labor is of no consideration, the sowing may be made earlier, and in case of failure to grow, or subsequent injury from frost or wet, another sowing may be made when the weather is more favorable. Because we recommend April, it is not to be understood the sowing must be made at that time. The only object is to obtain a vigorous growth and early bloom. If sown in any part of May, they will flower later but abundantly throughout the latter part of summer. MODE OF SOWING. This must be varied according to the style of the garden and the variety to be sown. Many of the most showy and beautiful annuals are very impatient of removal; and these must be sown where they are to remainand flower. Such are the L.upins, Sweet Pea, Eschscholtzia, Poppies, &e. Indeed, most of the tap-rooted annuals will not bear transplanting. Other annuals which may be transplanted, and some of which flower stronger for removal, may either be sown in the places where they are to bloom, or in prepared beds, from whence they are to be transplanted to the flower-garden. In small gardens, undoubtedly the best way is to sow where they are to remain, thinning out the superfluous plants ; this ey the least trouble: but in larger gardens, or where there are beds of early spring bulbs to be filled, the safest and best plan is to sow in well-prepared beds, and, when the young plants are of proper size, to transplant to the flower-garden. Never sow seeds when the ground is very wet, particularly early in the spring. Select a time when the soil is neither wet nor dry. The sowing must be left to the taste of the cultivator, and the extent of surface. If there are vacant beds, the seeds may be sown in rows across the bed; but if in the border, where there are only limited spaces among the perennials or bulbs, they may be planted in masses or groups, in which mode we think annuals produce the greatest effect. Our plan has always been to mark out a circle a foot or more in diameter, and level the ground evenly and nicely with the rake; then, with the back of a trowel, press the surface firmly down ; around the circle make a slight drill of the proper depth, in which the seeds are thinly sown, covering them lightly, and again pressing the earth upon the seeds with the back of the trowel. If the soil should happen to be too wet, or stiff and adhesive, fill the drill with some light, sandy loam, and make firm, as before ordered. And here we should remark that great care should be exercised in covering the seeds. It is the great error to cover too deep ; and the cause of more than half of the complaints against seedmen of selling old and worthless seeds comes from inexperience or want of judgment in sowing. No rule can be given in this respect ; but, as a general guide, all large seeds, such as Sweet Peas, Lu- ins, &c., may be sown half an inch deep, — smaller, less; and for the smallest, such as Clarkia, Pinks, &c., a covering of one-sixteenth of an inch suffices. If sown too deep, they are longer in germinating, and are liable to decay. Avoid the general error of sowing the seeds too thick, as it causes an elongated and feeble growth, which no subsequent thinning will entirely remedy. If the weather should be warm, or the soil very dry, it will be advisable to give a slight wate:ing with a watering-pot with a fine rose. It is not often that seeds planted in April need watering; but later in the season they frequently require it. Use water of the same temperature of the soil; or, if warmer, it will do no harm. The waterings should be given early in the afternoon, and repeated every few days, as, when the seeds begin to swell, they are more susceptible of injury from drought, and the young plants often perish when it is neglected. A good plan with very small seeds is to cover them with an inverted flower-pot, being careful to remove it before the young seedlings appear above the surface, otherwise they will be drawn up weakly, and are likely to be injured by the hot sun or a cool night. Seeds vary in their period of germination. Some will be above ground im a week, while others require two or three weeks. As soon as the seedlings have made three or four leaves, and are an inch high, they should be thinned out. _If they are kinds which will bear removal, they may be replanted in vacant spaces m the border. No rule can be given for thinning. Tall-growing plants with spreading branches will require more room than slender-growing dwarf kinds ; and in this the cultivator must be guided by the Catalogue. Stir the soil around the plants from time to time; and, if they.appear crowded, a THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. 5 i second thinning will be of great benefit to those that remain. If the growth is not strong, from the nature of the soil, apply occasionally a very small amount of guano or bone-dust. TRANSPLANTING. Presuming that many cultivators will sow their seeds in prepared beds, whence the plants are to be removed to the borders to bloom, it is necessary that the work should be carefully per- formed to insure success. Transplanting should, if possible, always be done in cloudy weather, and towards evening. If the soil is dry, the plants will require a light watering to settle the earth around the roots; and, if warm sunny days succeed the operation, they will root all the better to have a little shade for a day or two, which may be done by spreading an old newspaper over them, or covering with a mat, removing either at night, All large-growing plants should be transplanted singly; but many of the smaller may be removed in patches, without any trouble, if the soil is previously well watered. We have found very little difficulty in moving Zinnias, Asters, and smaller plants, after they have begun to bloom. After the plants are established, they will need no other care than to tie up the taller-growing sorts to stakes to prevent the wind and rains from beating them down to the ground, and injuring their blossoms. HALF-HARDY ANNUALS. We have already remarked that half-hardy annuals are those that require the aid of artificial heat to assist germination ; but it should be remarked that this is not absolutely necessary if the sowing is deferred until the ground is warm, —say’the last of May. ‘This is exemplified in the Portulaca, which sows itself: but the plants never appear above ground till June; and those who do not wish . the trouble of sowing seed early should plant in open ground in May. But to gain time, and insure an early and abundant bloom, it is best to plant early, and assist the growth by a gentle artificial heat. Some of the most magnificent annuals are embraced in this class, of which the Aster, Zinnia, and Balsam are examples. The cheapest, most convenient, and simplest mode of doing this is the ordinary hotbed of stable manure, which gives a gentle bottom-heat quite sufficient for any of this class. Its construction is simple, and generally understood by most owners of a garden; but, as there may be some of our readers who do not know how to make a good hotbed, we add the details at the close of our remarks, observing, however, that it is so valuable an aid in the forwarding of flowers as well as vegetables, that no one having a garden can well dispense with it. Presuming that the bed is made and all ready for use, the seeds may be sown on the prepared soil, just the same as in the open ground, and afterwards transplanted to the borders ; but, as this is often attended with many failures in inexperienced hands, it is the safest to sow the seeds in pots or pans; if in neither of these, in shallow boxes. The pots should be about four or five inches in diameter, and should be perfectly clean. The soil should consist of a uniform compost of light, sandy loam, enriched with some fine leaf-mould, avoiding any raw or crude manures, which are certain to injure the young plants. Put in a few crocks at the bottom of each pot for drainage, and fill to the brim with the compost, giving the pot one or two gentle knocks on the bottom to settle the earth, which should be within half an inch of the rim. Level the surface by gently pressing it with the bottom of a pot, or a circular piece of wood made for the purpose, as this will not only be beneficial to the seeds, but assist in distributing them more evenly and regularly over the soil. Observe the same rules in regard to covering that we have already named. Some kinds will need nothing more than a thin sprinkling of earth just to fairly cover the seeds; and each pot should have the surface again gently pressed down: a slight watering with a very fine rose will compiete the operation of sowing. When all the pots are filled and planted, and marked as they should be with the name of each, and date of sowing, upon a neat label, remove them at once to the hotbed or frame, and place them perfectly level, so that each pot may receive its proper proportion of water evenly over the surface. If there are but a few pots, and a greenhouse is at hand, they may have a place on a sunny shelf near the glass, shading them during the middle of the day. Shading will also be necessary in the hotbed. ‘The temperature should not exceed 75° or 80°, or the seeds will germinate too quick, and be drawn up weakly. As the seedlings appear above ground, give air by tilting the sashes at the back. Give water as the pots require it (which is usually once a day), and always of the same tem- perature of the bed, and be careful in the operation not to wash away or destroy the young and slender seedlings. During cold nights, a mat may be thrown over the frame, which will prevent the loss of heat, and maintain a more even temperature. As some of the seeds will make their appearance before others, those that appear above ground should be placed together towards the back of the frame, where they can have a greater abundance of air and be more freely watered than the others. As the plants acquire a proper size, they should be thinned out so as not to injure those that remain; and then, when farther advanced, should be transplanted into four-inch pots, —one, three, or five plants in each, according to the variety, — using a compost similar to that in which they were sown, replacing the pots in the bed, and shading slightly till they are well estab- lished, and able to bear the full sun. Those that are later in vegetating should be treated in the same manner, until all are transplanted, unless it is such kinds as will not bear removal safely ; and must be allowed to remain in the pot in which they were sown, thinning them out, so that not more than three or five plants are left. The Cypress-vine, Thunbergia, &c., are of this character. By the middle of May, the seedlings will be ready for transferring to the beds or borders where they are to bloom ; but, before this is done, the plants should be ‘‘ hardened off,’”’ as it is termed, in order to prepare them for the change. This is effected by gradually giving the plants more air, and when the weather is favorable, both day and night, removing the sashes wholly during the day ; or, if more convenient, removing them to a cold frame, where they can be fully exposed in the day- time, and protected at night, if cold, with a covering of mats. Much must be left to the judgment of the cultivator and the amount of available space, the object being to prevent the plants from being injured by a too sudden exposure to the open air. Proceed in transplanting as we have already recommended under that head for hardy annuals. THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. TENDER ANNUALS. We have stated that the classification of hardy, half-hardy, and tender annuals, was a convenient one; but really there is scarcely an annual but will grow freely in our climate in the open ground in summer. The term zexder has been applied by English gardeners because the plants do not attain full perfection unless grown in pots in the greenhouse. Such are the Globe Ar th, Balsa Egg-plant, &c. All the tender annuals, therefore, may be treated in the same manner as the half hardy, and with equal success. BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS. Biennial and perennial he are almost indispensable additions to the flower-garden, displa ing their blossoms both early and late, succeeding and even flowering with the spring bulbs, and co tinuing long after the frost has destroyed the hardiest annuals. They are also so easily cultivated, and require so little care for their great amount of beauty, that they must be ranked as the most pesmanent and showy objects of the flower-border. We only need name the Larkspur, Phlox, ychnis, Coreopsis, Saxitrage, &c., as a few among the many imposing and elegant groups. _ Biennials are those plants that generally do not flower until the second year, and, after bloom- ing, die. These include, however, many splendid species, such as the Foxglove, Canterbury Bells, Sweet Williams, Hollyhocks, &c. Perennials are plants which generally do not bloom until the second year, but continue to bloom for years in succession, and may he propagated, after once obtained, by division of the roots, growing more vigorously and flowering better if divided and re- planted every three or four years. The proper time for sowing the seeds of hardy kinds is in April or May, at the period of sow- ing the hardy annuals, in order to obtain a good strong growth the first year, and a greater abun- dance of flowers the second; but the sowings may be continued with success as late as August, after which the plants will not become strong enough to flower the following year. Whether the seeds are sown in beds or in the border, the young plants should be teen out, and afterwards trans- planted, just as we have directed for hardy annuals, only giving them more room, and encouraging a vigorous growth by hoeing, watering, &c. On the approach of severe frosty weather, protect the lants with a light covering of leaves or coarse manure, and the succeeding year they will blossom In great profusion, SPECIAL DIRECTIONS TO AMATEUR CULTIVATORS. In addition to the preceding remarks, which are given as the results of our own practice for many years, and which, we think, are adequate for all general purposes, the following special directions are added for the guidance of amateurs in the treatment of many of the more choice and new flowers enumerated in our Catalogue. If carefully followed, it is hoped they will remove all causes of failure in the attempt to étiletate many of the most beautiful plants. FRENCH AND GERMAN AsTERS. — These now justly admired and most beautiful annuals should be sown in pets, pans, or boxes, in a well-prepared soil, and placed in an exhausted hotbed or cold frame, watering them gently till the plants are an inch high; when, after hardening off b gradual exposure to the air, they should be transplanted into the open ground in a light, mch soi placing them in rows six inches apart, shading for a few hours in the middle of the day, until well rooted. In the course of two or three weeks, they will have become stout and stocky, and ready for replanting out where they are to flower. Before transplanting, give the bed a good watering ; then with a trowel take each plant up separately and carefully, and remove it to the or border ; finish with another liberal watering, which must be repeated if the weather is dry: they will soon take root, however, and will make a rapid growth. Before the flowers expand, tie each plant up to a neat stick, and, if the soil is not rich, apply a light sprinkling of guano. The first week of June is the best period for final planting. Z1nn1As may be treated precisely like the Aster. The double varieties, in eight distinct colors, are superb ornaments of the garden. Epacvises, HEATHS, AZALEAS, and RHopopENDRONS should be planted in boxes or pans, well drained, and filled with light, very sandy loam, with a small quantity of peat. Make the earth firm, and give a thorough watering before sowing. Cover the surface with a little sand, upon which the seed should be thinly scattered, covering with the least possible quantity of fine sand. Place the pans or boxes in the greenhouse, where they can be wholly shaded from the mid-day sun, and lightly damp the surface when dry. The young plants will make their appearance in three or four weeks; and, when strong enough to handle easily, transplant into boxes an inch or two apart, and gradually harden them off, so as to remove to frames or the open alr. CALCEOLARIAS, CINERARIAS, and CHINESE PRIMROSE, require similar treatment. The seeds of the former are so minute, that they are liable to be destroyed by covering ; and complaints are uent of the failure to make the seed grow. If the following directions are carefully observed, an dance of plants may be easily raised : — The seed should be sown in pots prepared in the following manner: The pot to be half filled with drainage, over that rough siftings of the mould, and the surface covered with soil as fine as pos- sible, half of which should be composed of silver sand. When prepared thus, it should be watered with a fine rose, immediately after which sow the seed carefully without any covenng of soil. f pa should.then be placed under a close frame or hand-glass, in ashady part of the garden (no arti- cial heat being required). In large establishments, of course, they may have propagating or eee THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. _ 7 houses that will do, where the same kind of moist temperature could be obtained; but any exposure to the sun must be carefully guarded against by mats or paper. If the situation is of the proper tem- perature, they will require watering but very seldom. Directly the seedings are strong enough, they must be pricked off in pots prepared as before, and placed in the same situation. From the store-pots they will require to be potted off singly ; after this they will grow very rapidly. Through the winter, the plants will thrive well on the shelves near the glass, in the greenhouses ; and, to ob- tain fine specimens, they must be shifted freely till the flower-stalks have started, and should always be smoked with tobacco directly the green-fly appears, as no plants in cultivation so readily suffer from this insect as the Calceolaria. if It is necessary to remark, that one of the most frequent causes of the appearance of these inju- rious insects is the plant becoming 7oot-bound; to avoid which evil, it is important that it should fre- queutly be repotted during the growing season. Acacias of all kinds should have scalding water poured over the seeds, and be allowed to soak for twelve or twenty-four hours: they should then be planted in pots, in light, rich, sandy soil, cover- ing one-fourth of an inch deep, and placed in the hotbed or greenhouse. Giose AMARANTH, Linum, and Cypress-V1Nnz seeds should be soaked in tepid water for twelve hours to insure a quick germination. Rub the seeds with a little dry sand when ready for sowing. Liziums of all kinds should have their seed planted immediately they are gathered, if possible, as they vegetate sooner. They remain good, however, for three or four years, but, when sown in spring, do not often vegetate until the second year. Cyciamens should be sown in the greenhouse or hotbed, in pans of light rich soil, well drained. Transplant singly into pots, and keep them constantly growing the first year. Stocks of the winter-flowering varieties should be sown in July, and pricked off singly into small pots, shifting them as they require it, and keeping them in cold frames as long as it can be safely done. Canna-SEEDs have a hard, horny covering, and require to have the seed soaked in warm water for ten or twelve hours, planting them in hotbed while the heat is brisk and strong. Transfer to the open ground June rst, and take up the roots before hard frosts. GLoxinras and ACHIMENES require to be grown in pots in the greenhouse, or a warm frame. The soil should be light and rich, —leaf-mould, loam, and sand. FERNS are easily raised from the spores (or seeds) with a little care. Sow in pots which should be half filled with a good drainage of crocks, and the remainder, to within a inch of the rim, with coarse sandy peat or leaf-mould; make the surface smooth, and cover with a thin layer of sand; on this sprinkle the spores. Set the pot in a pan of water in a warm, shady part of the greenhouse, and cover with a pane of glass. Ina month or two, the plants will be ready to pot off singly in small pots. THE CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOTBEDS. We have already alluded to the importance of a hotbed for the successful growth of many of the half-hardy annuals and more delicate greenhouse plants. Though most or all kinds of seeds may be raised in a frame without bottom heat, yet this can only be done so late in the season, when the weather has become warm, that many of the annuals are late in blooming, and the greenhouse plants do not ripen and mature their wood, and are therefore ill adapted to winter well. It is to obviate this that the hotbed is recommended to all amateurs. It is so easily made, and at such slight expense, that it will well repay all who would secure an abundance of flowers early in the season. SITUATION OF THE BeEp.— This should be in a warm position, fully exposed to the sun, facing the east or south, and sheltered by a fence or hedge on the west or north. The soil should, if possible, be light and dry, as in this case the bed can be sunk a foot or morein the ground; but, if damp or cold, it should be built upon the surface. MAKING THE Brp. — Manure fresh from the stable is best. This should be thrown over and thoroughly shaken up with the fork, making it into a conical heap. In this state it should be allowed to remain four or five days, at the end of which time it should be turned over, shaking it up as before. At the end of another three or four days, it will be ready to make up the bed. Lay out the ground six inches larger than the frame, and put down a stake at each corner. The frame may be of any size; but the most convenient is nine by three feet, which will take three lights three by six feet, the ordinary size, which can always be had ready made. Proceed to build up the bed to the height of two and a half or three feet, making it rather firm, and watering, if the manure is dry. When the bed is finished, put on the lights, and let it stand to settle and exhaust the violent heat. In aday or two add three or four inches of light sandy loam, spreading it evenly over the bed. If the seeds are to be sown in the soil of the bed, two or three more inches should be added ; but if in pots, no addition will be necessary. The pots being ready, and sown with the various seeds, should be put into the frame, shading chem during the day, and regulating the temperature, by tilting the lights at the back, both night and day, and covering at night with mats. Plunge the pots in the soil, and, with proper care, the seeds will soon be above the soil. A thermometer placed in the bed will be the safest guide to the inexperienced. It should not rise above 85° in the day, nor sink below 60° at night. As the heat declines, linings of fresh manure should be applied around the outside of the bed; but, ordi- narily, for seeds this is not necessary. The length or number of the frames is immaterial; but they should be nine to twelve inches deep at the front, and fifteen to eighteen inches at the back. ‘This will give a good slope to carry off the rain. Cold frames are simply the hotbed-frame set upon a warm spot of ground, covering’ it at night to keep in the warmth accumulated during the day. THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. THE FLOWER-GARDEN. THE arrangement of a flower-garden must de- pend so much upon the taste or fancy of the cul- tivator, that it is very difficult to lay down any rules applicable to general use. All, we can do to aid the inexperienced is to give such plants as display correct principles in their general features, which will serve as a guide in grounds of smaller or larger extent. Of course, we have reference to flower-gardens, or spots of ground set apart for annuals, bedding-plants, or bulbs, as any thing more extensive would be beyond the scope of a catalogue. Where the flower-garden already exists, and is laid out in beds or borders for miscellaneous plants, all the information necessary to the amateur will be found in our preceding re- marks, except that, perhaps, in reference to the disposition of colors. If, however, the form is not a fanciful one, or one laid out in the true principles of the geometrical style, it may be remodelled upon some plan which will combine the merits of those we now annex. Commencing with the simplest form of ground, where there is no pretension to artistic display, the two following will be found well adapted for annuals or bedding-plants, or the two combined. In the first plan (No. 1), the ground may be arranged as follows: In the centre may be double Zinnias, if a grand display is desired; but if not, then Zinnias, Marigolds, Asters, and similar tall- growing annuals, placing the tallest in the centre. The eight small beds adjoining the centre one may be planted in alternate colors, or mixed, with Clintonia, Portulaca, Verbenas, Pansies, Agro- stemma, Lobelias, &c. The four larger beds may be es in four different colors, or mixed, or in the ribbon style ; in the latter case using Perilla Nankinensis for the centre row, and other decided colors for the outer rows, which should be dwarf at the edge. The four corner-beds may be filled with Mignonette, Sweet Alyssum for the fragrance, or with other more showy plants. i= ON ANS No. 2. The second plan (No. 2) admits of a greater display, and particularly if masses of one color are desired. ‘The centre may be filled with any tall plants of one color; viz., Zinnias, Asters, Mari- golds, or Balsams. Two of the four oval beds may be Portulaca, scarlet and white, or golden and scarlet ; the other two with blue and white Lobelia, or crimson and white Candytuft. Two of the four large beds between the oval ones may be planted with Tropzolums in two colors, and the other two with crimson and variegated Petunias. The four small beds may be planted with Abronia um- bellata, Nolana, Phlox Drummondii, and Linum Grandifiora. The four oval comer-beds may be planted with ornamental foliaged-plants, Perilla in two, and Coleus Verschaffeltii in the other two. Four of the small corner-beds may be filled with Mignonette and Alyssum, and four with Dianthus THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. 9 e Heddiwiggi. These may be varied to suit the fancy of the possessor with the newest annuals de- scribed in the Catalogue, selecting them according to colors, and height of growth. All the beds should be edged with box or thrift. The extent of ground is thirty-two feet square. For more artistic and complete grounds, we add two plans from two of the most elegant flower- gardens of England. The first plan (No. 3) is extensive and elaborate in design, and evinces artistic skill and arrangement of a high order. The length of the garden is a hundred and sixty feet, and the width seventy-two feet. The walks are of gravel, and the beds are all edged with box. It may be filled with bedding-plants or with annuals ; and, supposing the amateur to desire a mix- ture of the two, the following is an appro- priate list, Scarlet Geraniums and Verbenas being the most effective of bedding-plants : . Verbena ae § . Verbena (white). . Pansies, of the fine showy sorts. . Portulaca (white), . Tom Thumb Geranium. . Verbena (striped). . Portulaca (golden). . Campanula Carpatica, with Tree Rose in the centre. . The same. . Tom Thumb Geranium. . Portulaca (white). . Verbena (striped). . Portulaca (golden). . Pansies of the fine showy sorts. . Verbena (white). . Verbena (blue). . Ageratum. . Heliotrope. . Tom Thumb Geranium. . Verbena, Sunset (rose). . Portulaca (golden). . Portulaca (scarlet), . Same as No. 8. . Geranium, Lucia Rosea (pink). . Tom Thumb Geranium. . Tom Thumb Geranium. . Geranium, Lucia Rosea (pink). . Portulaca (scarlet). . Tom Thumb Geranium. . Heliotrope. . Verbena, Sunset. . Portulaca (golden). . Ageratum. . Same as No. 8. 35. Wase, or Statue. Ifa vase, to be filled with Verbenas, Petunias, &c. Ifa statue, to be surrounded with a cir- cle of Oxalis Floribunda. But, when it is intended to be filled with annuals, this may easily be done by substi- tuting Candytuft, Alyssum, Eschscholtzia, Lobelia, Agrostemma, Petunias, Dwarf Con- volvulus, Clarkias, &e. 9 The last plan which we give (No. 4) isa copy of the flower-garden of the Duchess of Bedford, at Camden Hill, near London. In harmony of arrangement, it stands very high ; and, offering as it does a great variety in the disposition of the beds, it contains, in an eminent degree, the two great elements of a select garden, — harmony and variety. “Two things,” says a well-known writer, ‘are necessary to the beauty of a flower- garden, — harmony and variety. Harmony consists in agreeableness of form, likeness of size, and relation of color: variety is the : ‘ indefinite diversity of vegetative existence. If there is variety merely, the garden is strange, extraordinary, fantastic; it is not fine. If harmony alone is displayed, then it is monotonous, dull, and wearisome. But in the happy com- bination of the two resides its power to awaken agreeable sensations, ana impart delight. This umion 1s well exemplified in this plan.” No scale is given; but we suppose the ground to contain a circle of one hundred feet, — about fifty feet to the inch. The plants employed, annuals and bedding-plants, would be as follows, according to the numbers : — 2 Io THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. . Sweet Alyssum (white). . Lobelia (blue). . Verbenas (purple). . . Lobelia (blue). . Eschscholtzia ea . Portulaca (scarlet). . Nierembergia Gracilis (white). . Verbena (deep purple), . Portulaca (yellow). . Petunia (purple). Cacalia Coccinea, . Convolvulus Minor (blue). . Anagallis (blue). Sanvitalia Procumbens (yellow). Verbena (lilac). CENTRE. 4. Portulaca f ellow). 5. Anagallis le). 6. Verbenas (scarlet), FIRST CIRCLE, 13. Lobelia (blue). 14. Verbena (scarlet). 16. Portulaca (yellow). 17. Linium Grandifiorum (crimson). 18. Sweet Alyssum (white). SECOND CIRCLE. 25. Verbena (scarlet). 26. Ageratum Albiflorum (white). 27. Nemophila Insignis. 28. Godetia Lepida {lilac). 29. Gilia Capitata. 30. CEnothera Drummondi. . Linum Grand. Rubrum (scarlet). . Clarkia Elegans (lilac). . Clintonia Elegans (blue). . Eschscholtzia (yellow). . Coreopsis Burridgii (yellow and brown), 41. Geranium Serna . Verbena (scarlet). . Petunia (white). . Lobelia (blue). . Eschscholtzia (yellow). . Petunia (purple). . Geranium (scarlet). . Senecio or Jacobza (purple). . Phlox Drummondii (rose). . Bartonia Aurea (yellow). . Asters (white). . Salvia (scarlet). . Double Peony Aster (blue). 60. Double Zinnia (yellow). THIRD CIRCLE, 37. Candytuft (white), 38. Eutoca Viscida (blue). 39. Arctotis (yellow). 40. Phlox Drummondii Alba (white). 42. Candytuft FOURTH CIRCLE. 49. Verbena (purple). 50. Portulaca (yellow). 51. Candytuft (white). 52. Verbena (scarlet). 53. Convolvulus Minor (blue). \ 54. CEnothera Drummondii (yellow). FIFTH CIRCLE. 61. Petunia (purple). 2. Candytuft (white). 63. Double Zinnia (scarlet). 64. Geranium (scarlet). 5. Double Asters (blue). 66. Double Zinnia (scarlet) crimson). TO OUR AMATEUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS. AFTER the publication of our Catalogues for thirty years, during which period immense additions have been made to the list of Flowers and Vegetables, we now present our friends with a full and complete list of the accumulations of so long a time, with accurate descriptions of all that are really valuable, or worthy of cultivation. In doing this, we embrace the opportunity to offer a few friendly and familiar remarks. From the small catalogue of a few hundred varieties, through the exertions of zealous florists, collectors, and skilful men, the number has been increased to thousands; while, during the same time, the cultivators of beautiful flowers have increased in a very much greater ratio. Hence the demand now of something more than a mere list of names to enable the inexperienced to obtain some knowledge of what they desire to plant, and the opportunity of making a judicious selection from the great number which are so well worthy a place in every garden. This has been almost impossible in the limits of an ordinary catalogue ; and, to furnish the information really needed, # has now assumed the form of ‘‘ The Cultivator’s Guide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden.”’ Having enumerated in our Catalogues, from year to year, all these additions in a brief manner, we deem it quite unnecessary to say they have been heretofore, or that our present one is, without a rival, or is not surpassed by any one of the kind. This we leave to our amateur friends, who can carefully compare our Guide with others, either at home or abroad. Neither shall we speak of its truthfulness or beauty. Thirty years have, we trust, been quite sufficient to establish the former : the latter can easily be detected at a single glance. It is not the result of one or ten years’ experi- ence in the growth of the numerous varieties, but of THIRTY YEARS devoted to the cultivation of every flower or vegetable embraced in these pages. As regards the freshness of our seeds, or their gualzty, we have nothing to add. Our numerous customers throughout the country know us too well to ask any additional guaranty than that of the many years we have labored to place before them all the treasures of the flower-garden or conservatory, selected from the best sources in Europe and our own country, or grown or origi- nated by us. Our long correspondence with the cultivators of England, France, Germany, and Prussia, has enabled us to be the 77s¢ to possess every thing new, whenever introduced. The novel- ties described in our present Catalogue are nearly three times the number of those enumerated by any dealer in America. We do not think it necessary to add that our stock is obtained without regard to price; for no really beautiful and first-class flower-seed can be had at alowrate. This is impossible. All who know any thing of the growth of seeds, know that the finest Double Asters, Zinnias, Petunias, Por- tulacas, &c., are so sparingly produced, that the supply is quite insufficient for the demand. Every lover of flowers cannot afford to procure the highest-priced seeds ; and those who cannot are content with those of moderate excellence at a reasonable rate. Because they are cheap, it does not follow they should be rubbish, as is too often the case. It is often difficult to distinguish between those of moderate excellence and the so-called choice varieties. Our seeds are put up in packages, with our name upon each, and a brief description of their quality, and the usual time of sowing. These are sent by mail, when desired, at the prices aamed, and postage paid, to any part of the United States or Canada; except peas, beans, corn, and potatoes, for which an additional remittance of 8 cents for every pound is required. When large orders are received, the seeds will be securely packed, and will be forwarded by express. All our orders are intended to be filled as soon as received ; but, in the busiest season, it is impossible, with the very large quantity of orders, to prevent the delay of a few days. CoMMENDATIONS. — To attempt the publication of the numerous commendatory letters would fill several pages of our Catalogue. Gratifying as this would be to us, we are compelled to omit even the briefest extracts from the hundreds of letters expressing the satisfactory manner in which their orders have been executed, and the pleasure derived from the cultivation of our seeds. COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER-SEEDS, BY MAIL, FREE OF POSTAGE TO PURCHASERS. In order to more extensively disseminate our choice varieties of Flower-seeds throughout the country, giving those who reside at a distance the same facilities for procuring them as those who have the opportunity to make personal application, we put up select assortments expressly for sending by mail, giving particular attention to this department of our trade. The low rate of postage enables us to supply distant customers with all the choicest seeds upon the e terms as those who are near the market. Orders:may be forwarded to us with the understariding that the seeds we furnish are of the very best quality, and the selection such as will gratify every pur- chaser. Our collections are made up with great care, and all the varieties, unless those entirely new, are such as we have seen and cultivated ourselves, and can confidently recommend ; many of the superb double varieties being such as have been raised from the fine flowers, specimcns of which have obtained the highest prizes of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. . t contains twenty-four varieties of choice and beautiful Annuals . . . . 2 contains twenty-four varieties of the finest hardy Biennials and Perennials sol . 3 contains teu varieties of extra fine Annuals and Perennials, including the beautiful French Asters, Double Camellia Balsams, Double German Stocks, and other OG a ree ae ey wk he) ee . 4 contains five varieties of very select flowers, including the best large English Pansies, Carnations, new Verbenas, new Double Zinnias, etc. . . : ; 5 J . 5 contains one hundred varieties of Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials, including new and choice varieties ‘ ; ; + J 5 ‘ : = " 5 . 6 contains fifty varieties of Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials. : . : ‘ - 7 contains twenty varieties of hardy Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials, for autumn sowing, in August and September. . - . . 8. contains fifteen different and choice kinds of 'greenhouse-plant seeds . ~ : The seeds in these assortments are all of our own selection. Purchasers who had rather make a selection from the Catalogue can do so, and a proportionate discount will be made. - - $1.00 1.00 FORMATION OF CLUBS. The extensive distribution of our seeds is an especial object. Our Catalogue has been prepared with much labor ; and it has been our constant aim to make it a complete and safe guide to the cul- tivator, both in the selection of varieties and their growth. As an additional inducement to indi- viduals who desire to possess a large collection, or for the formation of clubs for the same object, we offer to send by mail, free of postage, to any address in the United States, on receipt of the amount of the order, seeds selected as follows :— Purchasers remitting $1.00 may select seeds at Catalogue prices, amounting to $1.15 ia “e 2.00 a3 “oe ae oe 2.35 3-65 495 6.25 13.00 27.00 41.50 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 gentleman who may send us their orders. In sending orders for seeds by mail, it will be only necessary to give the date of the Catalogue from which the selection is made, and the numbers, instead of the names, of the varieties. The name of the person to whom they are to be sent, and the names of the Town and State, should be so plainly written, that there may be no mistaking a single letter. We often receive letters contain- ing money, the signatures of which are so indistinct as to make it almost impossible to decide where and to whom the seeds are ordered to be sent. The above prices apply only to flower and garden seeds in packets ; for prices by ounce and pound, see veqetable-cani department, in this Catalogue. Prices to dealers on application. HORTICULTURAL HALL, BOSTON, MASS. «ce “ “ “e “ “ o “ AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE LO THE FLOWER GARDEN. ; To aid in making selections of seeds, the botanical name is given, and the popular name when there is such, together with the natural order to which it belongs, as indicative of the general char- acter of the flower. These, with the full remarks, will enable the amateur to make a judicious selection. In giving orders for seeds, it is preferable to mention the numbers; but, as the numbers are often changed, it is absolutely necessary to give the date of Catalogue. ee PO Ve ye eS ABRONIA UMBELLATA. ABRONTIA.§ Nat. Orp., Nyctaginiacee. A charming plant, with verbena-like heads of sweet-scented flowers. Very effective in beds, rock-work, or in baskets suspended in a conservatory ; growing freely in any light, rich soil, and flowering from August to October. NO. . PRICE { Abronia Umbellata, rosy-lilac, half-hardy annual; from California. Half ft. high . , $o.10 13 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE ABUTILON. Nat. Onzv., Malvaceae. These flowers are extremely beautiful for the conservatory : they are natives of Brazil, and half shrubby, with vine-like leaves and bell-shaped flowers, being richly veined and striped, of a wax-like appearance. Many of the varieties succeed well in the open ground during the summer. Half-hardy. Abutilon Alphonse Karr. Orange, veined with crimson. Very fine. 5 feet. $0.25 —— Beranger. Yellow, striped with brown. 6feet . : = Duc de Malakoff. Yellow, veined with maroon. Very as 6 feet Facuisutum, meevime. sist «Gs wo tp 6s * oe ee WS Floribundum. Fine yellow. 5 feet pe Pe 2 ee Hybridum,. i: Lemon-ctolor, 5 feet yh) oe 6 Fe os Cee Marmoratum. A beautiful variety, flowering in great profusion all winter; pro- ducing pure white flowers, veined and marbled with bright rose. One of the best. 6 feet . ° 3 : ae se wee ° 5 ° ‘ Mixed WG ae ee oe ne ge ee ee ABOBRA. Nat. Orp., Cucurbitacee. A rare and extremely pretty tuberous perennial climbing Cucurbitacez, with elegant cut glossy dark-green foliage, and small oval vivid scarlet fruits. Suitable for planting out dur- ing summer, forming beautiful garlands. 1O’ibobraVirdificra «3% «=e, : = ACACTA. Nat. Orv. Leguminosae. In praise of this class of ornamental shrubs, it is almost impossible to speak too highly : they are not only of invaluable use for greenhouse decoration, but also, during summer, they will be of equal service in the flower garden, where their beautiful foliage and neat habit alone cannot fail to render them very attractive. They are all remarkably fine in foliage; but a lophantha and Jongifiora are _pre-eminently so. Acacia Julibrissin is half-hardy and elegant, with tassel-like tufts of rosy flowers. Previous to sowing, soak the seed in water at 120° for six hours. Greenhouse shrubs. Acacia Albicans. White, with beautiful silvery foliage ; from Mexico. 5 feet . Armata, Golden ball-like flowers. 5 feet ; , Asparagoides. Yellow, very choice; from New Holland. 6 feet . . Argyrophylla. Superb; yellow, silvery foliage. 6feet. . «© « « Cultriformis. Yellow; from New Holland. 5 feet ‘ > . Coccinea. The most novel of the Acacias; color, bright rose, Ses Seas. 5 ft Capensis. Yellow. 5 feet oe . Dealbata. Canary-yellow foliage, very at nae Van Diewail s eel. 5 fh. Douglassii. Yellow, graceful, and distinct; from North America. 5 feet . Grandis. Golden yellow, a most beautiful species; from New Holland. 6 feet Ixiophylla. Golden yellow, a very graceful and handsome species; from Swan River. 6 feet . Julibrissin (silk-tree). A havily ell client jie ‘wkh ‘el: like tufts of beonti- ful rosy flowers ; from Persia. 5 feet ° Longifolia. Yellow, foliage long and slender ; in New South Wales. 5 feet Lophantha. Yellow, beautiful foliage ; from New South Wales. 5 feet oe Nematophyila. Bright yellow ; a splendid acquisition, called one of the best of its class, flowering freely nearly the whole year; fine habit. 6feet. . . ; Trinervata. Fine yellow; from New Holland. sfeet .. Xylophylloides. (New.) The most splendid of al] the hunting steidien sich clusters of golden blossoms, light-green lanceolated foliage; from New Holland. 6 feet > . . . . . * * *. . * * * ol * ACANTHOUS. Nat. Orp., Acanthacea. These deserve a place in every collection, from their stately appearance, and the legend of their leaves having given the first idea of the capital of the Corinthian order of architecture. They require a good sandy loam, and plenty of room. Hardy 28 Acanthus Mollis. White; from Italy. 3 feet . 29 —— Spinosus. White; from Europe. 3 feet —_ \ Fav VARS A, } a Y | IN lf f \\ YY i N G i Hf if ABOBRA VIRIDIFLORA. 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Belonging to the genus known under their English name of Milfoil. Hardy perennial. PRICE 30 Achillea Filipendula. Yellow; from Caspian Sea. s feet . . . © « $0.05 ACHIMENTES. Nat. Orp., Gesneracee. These are among the most beautiful plants for the decoration of a greenhouse or conserva- tory during the summer, being of dwarf, compact, branching habit, and flowering abundantl throughout the whole season. Grown in masses, in large pots or pans, they form super objects for exhibition. Their culture is simple. After flowering, water should be gradually withheld, and allowed to remain in a dry state until they commence growing again. 31 Achimenes. Mixed. Saved from one of the largest collections in Europe . . . ACROCLINIUM. Nat. Orp., Composite. An elegant new annual from Swan River, producing beautiful everlasting flowers resem- bling the Rhodanthe Manglesii, but much larger ; should be grown in every collection ; fine for winter bouquets, flowering in any garden soil. Hardy annuals. 32 Acrolinium Atroroseum. Deep rose-color. 1 foot j 6 : 2 ° : 5 33 —— Roseum. Lightrose. 1 foot . Se) eS ae Ch ee ae er ee 34 —— Album. Pure white. 1 foot . SU ME TotUR ME ake te: Meet Mer Myke yn i omg ACONTTUM (Monxsuoop). Nat. Orv., Ranunculaceae. A common border plant, commonly known as Monkshood, growing freely in any situation. Hardy perennial ; from Europe. 35 Aconitum Napellis. Mixed, blueand white. 2feet . . .« »« ee e . ADIANTUM. Nat. Orp., Cryptogamia. 36 Adiantum (Maiden Hair). Mixed. from eussiay 92 feet. 4%) eles Ye a, Bgl ee yee ee 47 —— Mixed. The above mixed Sy doi oan mela ua tcan Ne A go) ete la SoMaih ite AGROSTIS. Nat. Orp., Graminee. These rank high among the ornamental grasses from their delicate and graceful growth, and are very useful for winter bouquets ; will grow in any good garden soil. Hardy annuals. -25 225 05 .05 05 LM SP 16 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. 48 Agrostis Dulcis. Fine; from Greece ey ae ee a ae 49 —— Effusus. Fine; from Europe . . 50 —— Nebulosa. One of the most graceful and egies ‘Son ‘Sonia 51 —— Plumesa. Rare; from Europe e wind Wea ah, Cee ee ALONSOA. Nat. Orv} Scrophularinee. These plants are very ornamental, either in the greenhouse, or grown as annuals in the open border during the summer, flowering freely from June until frost. Tender perennials. 52 Alonsoa Grandiflora (large flowered). Deepscarlet. 2 feet. . . ; “ = 53 —— Incisifolia (cut foliage). Orange scarlet. 2feet . . .6 «.« «« « -« 54 —— Warszewiezi. Bright crimson; from Chili rs} feet .~. . . .« «© « ALSTRGOEMERIA. Nat. Orp., Amaryilidacee. This is a genus of tuherous-rooted plants, with beautiful flowers ; requiring to be grown in a sheltered position to have them in perfection. Half-hardy perennials. 55 Alstreemeria Van Houtte. Finesthybrids. 1} feet . . . ALYSSUM. Nat. Orp., Cruifre. One of the most useful, free-flowering little plants either for growing in pots, on rock- work, or the open border, the annuals varieties blooming nearly the re summer. Alyssum Argenteum. Yellow, silvery foliage ; from Switzerland. Hardy perennial. 1 ft. Benthamii. White, fine hardy annual. 1 foot ; : i , . Saxatile. Yellow, very showy, hardy perennial 1 foot. . : Sweet (Maritima). A well-known fragrant little annual, from = 1 foot Wiersbeck’s. White and yellow, half-hardy perennial. . . . AMARANTHOUS. Nat. Orp., Amarantacee. Ornamental foliaged plants, of an extremely graceful and interesting character, producing a striking effect, whether grown for the decoration of the conservatory or out-door flower- garden. Ifthe seeds are sown early, and planted out the last of May or in June, in rich soil, they make exceedingly handsome specimens for the centre of beds, or mixed flower or shrub- bery borders. Half-hardy annuals. 6! Amaranthus Melancholicus. New. A beautiful novelty, rivalling the Perrilla Nan- kinensis for groups and edgings ; of dwarfer habit than the latter, and of a lively blood-red-colored foliage = - Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Very piretty Stin Fast Inthes: © 3 feet Hypochondriacus (Prince’s Feather). Red; from East Indies. 3 feet Monstrosus. Very large and showy; from East Indies. 3 feet . Sanguineus. A fine dark variety; from India. 3 feet Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). An old favorite, the chief beauty of which consists in its beautiful yellow, scarlet, and green variegated leaves. 2feet . “ AMMOBIUM. Nat. Orp., Comfosita. A fine everlasting plant, valuable for making dried winter bouquets; pretty for the garden. Ammobium Alatum. White; from New Holland. Hardy annual. 2 feet . ANAGATLLIS. Nat. Orv. Privndacee. This is a class of beautiful trailing plants, that will be found highly ornamental for bedding ses, as they bloom all the season. The Anagallis is also an old favorite for growing in greenhouses, presenting an extremely graceful appearance when cultivated in pots or vases. Hardy annuals. 68 Anagallis India (Indian Pimpernel). Blue, trailing; from Nepaul Half foot 69 —— Carnea. Flesh-color. Half foot. . . .« .« « « -« 70 — Coccinea. Scarlet. Halffoot .. re 71 Grandiflora Ceerulea. Splendid large flowers ; om Half foot . i 4 72 — Rubra. Beautiful red. Half foot. 73 — Eugenie. Beautiful light-blue, shaded from the centre to pure sdilon. Halfft 74 — Garibaldii. Rich vermilion; rare. Half foot . . . «.« «+ + a iv dam Nel a + } ete ! ‘ys ie Bas ic, ” EES ge REPS Rae mies PLE: ae BL (et a Ne i P A pon ll ae Sa eee qe —s Ss ip sea ee ~ ee By vk aes ee ee ne ie ue aebleep eRe oe vi vena baec) ae! Ak Yate a! AQUILEGIA GLANDULOSA. See page 93 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. | PRICE 75 Anagallis Grandiflora Memoria dell’ Etna. New; large flowers, bright scarlet. Half ft. $0.10 76 -—— — Napoleon I!. Richcrimson maroon. Half foot : 4 4 “ 78 —— — Philippii. Large; blue. Halffoot . , < lies C 5 79 —— Mixed (India varieties). Good . P : : : : 80 —— Mixed (Large-flowered varieties). Very fine . ! S ANCHUSA. Nat. Orp., Boraginee. Coarse growing plants, natives of the south of Europe, remarkable for their intensely blue flowers. Hardy perennials. 8i Anchusa Arvaiis. Blue. 2 feet 62 —— lItalica. Delicate blue. 2 feet. : “ : ; < & e e e ° ANEMONTE. Nat. OrpD., Raxunculacee. All the plants belonging to this genus are beautiful, and well deserving of cultivation ; succeed well in any light soil. Hardy perennials. 83 Anemone Coronaria. Mixed from selected flowers. Half foot . é 84 —— Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower). Violet. ANTHOXANTHUM. Nat. Orv., Graminea. 85 Anthoxanthum Gracile. A very pretty ornamental grass, from Sicily. Hardy annual. Half foot 4 ; : : . . : : 3 5 c C 5 5 ANTIRRHINUM (Snappracon). Nat. Orpv., Scrophulariacee. The Snapdragon, or Antirrhinum, is one of our most showy and useful border plants. Amongst the more recently improved varieties of this valuable genus are large, finely shaped flowers, of the most brilliant colors, with beautifully marked ‘throats ; will! bloom the first season from seed, and are very effective in beds or mixed borders. Half- -hardy perennials. 86 Antirrhinum Majus Album. Pure white. 2 feet . : c 88 —— —— Delila. Carmine, white throat. 2 feet . 3 A : 6 ; 89 —— —— Firefly. Orange, scarlet, and white. 2feet. . . . - 90 —— — Galsthea. Crimson, yellow, and white. 2feet . . . . . 9{ —— —— Ghestia. Dark-crimson, rich foliage. 2 feet A 3 * c 5 92 —— —— Henry IV. Bright cinnamon. 2 feet . eee ROCCE 6! = Vion, tah Ue 93 —— —— Papilionaceum. Bright scarlet and white; splendid. 2feet . A : 94 —— —— Variegata. Beautiful, striped. 2feet . . . .« «.« «.« «© 95 —— Nanum Album. Dwarf; purewhite. rfoot. . . . . ©. . 96 —— —— Aureum Striatum. Striped. 1 foot . - 5 C 5 - 5 = 97 —— —— Kermesina Splendens. Crimson. 1 foot . mans, Bey ak bee 2a 98 —— —— Delila. Carmine and yellow, with white throat. 1 foot . = : 99 —— —— Firefly. Orange, scarlet, and yellow. 1 foot ? PME ote {00 —— Extra fine, mixed : 3 z 3 . 5 < : : . 10! —— Good, mixed ane, i 4 : : 5 5 3 : A , AQUILEGIA (Cotumsine). Nat. Orv., Ranunculaceae. This pretty and interestingly varied genus of plants scarcely meets with the amount of appreciation it deserves; it is an extremely showy and ornamental early summer flowering herbaceous plant, combining the most curious forms with the most beautiful and striking colors; succeeds in any garden soil. Hardy perennials. 102 Aquilegia Alba Pleno. New; double, white, fine . : ¢ é , y ; Caryophylioides. White, variously striped with raddteh crimson ; a beautiful 103 —— ; double variety. 1 foot . z 5 3 ee he F : eae “| 104 ~—— Formosa. Double; crimson and orange. 14 fect . Sans 5 5 : - {05 —— -— Rosea. Beautiful rose-color; doub'e. z ‘eet : : BS eta hse c 106 —— -—— Rubro. Fine, crimson; double. ii feet . . .« © «© + {07 —— Glandulosa. Blueand white. 1foot . 2 HE MEE ote I Siem a ase * {08 —— Siberica. Violet; double. 1 foot. . é tds (si ciple Oe en enna 1099 —— Skinnerii. Scarlet and yellow ; Oy beautifal Gon Guatemala. 14 feet . {il —— Finest Mixed . « . ., BS Pa ope AUS EME Te Ray Nery te OO ge yee) EE 0 BCT Lp get seh, Neg on ae a ae ek ae 3 Brilliant. Crimson and white. 2 feet . Pies tg Mb mare ne chee ti Abney nie -10 -10 05 +10 05 05 -10 -I0 -10 -10 -10 10 .10 .10 -10 -10 -10 .10 -10 -10 .I0 -10 .10 -10 .05 18 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE | NO. PRICE ARABIS. Nat. Ornp., Cruifere. An exceedingly early spring-flowering plant, contrasting beautifully in ribbons with the yellow Alyssum ; valuable for rock-work, edging, &c., succéeding well in any good garden soil. Hardy perennial. 113 Arabis Alpina. Pure white; from Switzerland. Three-quartersfoot . . . $0.10 ARBUTUS (Srrawserry-Treey Nar. Orv. Evricacee. A handsome, nearly hardy, Sree shrub, covered during October and November with pearl-like blossoms and strawberry {14 Arbutus Unedo. From Ireland. 10 feet . ee os “ae ee ARCTOCTIS. Nat. Onp., Composite. Handsome, showy, free-flowering plants, of close, compact, dwarf habit, with large beau- tiful flowers in the style of Gazania Splendens ; continuing in bloom the whole summer, and growing freely in any rich soil. WHali-hardy perennials. 115 Arctoctis Grandiflora. _ Pale-yellow, dark-crimson centre ; from Cape of Good Hope. Half foot z : 5 - : : 2 : Z : ? : Bs sme 116 —— Breviscarpa. Déep-orange, with dark centre; from Cape of Good Hope. Half:t. .10 ARALIA. Nat. Orn, Araliacee. ooo 117 Aralia Papyrifera (Chinese Rice-paper plant). Greenhouse shrub from China. 4 feet . .25 ARGEMONE. Nar. Oxn, Pagaveracea. Exceedingly showy, free-flowering border plant, with large, poppy-like flowers ; succeed- ing well in any common garden soil. Hardy annual. 1i8 Argemons Grandiflore..... White. 2 fetes) 2, pei teeey ee eben OS 19 ce Mexicanum. Yellow. 2 feet . . . . . . . . . . . +05 ARMERIA. Nat. Onp., Plumbaginacea. Useful, hardy perennials ; adapted for rock-work, edging, or culture in pots. Half-hardy perennials. 120 Armeria Dianthoides.. Delicate rose. Half foot . we ‘ " in, | J } ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA. (See next page.) | i21 —— Formosa. Roseand white. 1 foot. . . “ i é ‘ a - £20 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 19 wo. PRICE 122 Armeria Longiaristata. Blue. rfoot . 2. 2 « « «6 » -» $o.10 123 —— Pinifolia. Fine foliage. 1 foot . . : pias .10 124 -—— Splendens. Splendid variety, with large Conn ae he six eet in Ricuanten ence, of brilliant rosy carmine flowers; good for bouquets. 1 foot . c 6 dO ASCILEPIAS. Nat. Orp., Asclepiadacee. . Handsome plants, remarkable for the singularity and beauty of their flowers ; requiring a ight soil. 125 Asclepia Curassavica. Scarlet. Greenhouse perennial; from South America. 3 feet . .10 {26 —— Mexicanum. White greenhouse shrub; from Mexico. 5 feet . : Mesto 1265 —— Tuberosa. (See engraving.) Orange. Hardy perennial . F s b 5 ake ARUM Nat. OrpD., Aracee. Plants with singularly interesting and curious foliage; fine for mixed borders or frozt of shrubberies. Hardy perennials. {27 Arum Corsicum. Mottled, like a snake; from Corsica. 1 foot . 5 : : eto ASTER. Nat. Orp., Composite. This splendid class of plants is not only one of the most popular, but also one of the most effective, of our garden favorites, producing in profusion flowers in which richness and variety of color are combined with the most perfect and beautiful form : it is indispensable in every garden or pleasure-ground where an autumnal display is desired. For flower-beds and mixed borders it stands unrivalled. The Aster may be divided into two grand sections, — French and German. The French, as improved by Truffaut, has flat petals, either retlexed or incurved, the former resembling the Chrysanthemum ; whilst the latter, by turning its petals towards the centre of the flower, forms, when well grown, a perfect ball, and is best described by its resemblance to the Peony. The German varieties are quilled ; and the most perfect flowers are surrounded by a circle of flat or guard petals, as in the Hollyhock. The flowers of these are particularly admired for the exquisite symmetry of their form. The dwarf-bouquet varieties of this beautiful germ grow from nine to fifteen inches high, and are particularly adapted for small beds, edging, or for pot-culture. They often flower so profusely as entirely to hide their foliage. "All the va- rieties delight in a rich light soil, and, in hot, dry weather, should be mulched with well-rotted manure, and frequently supplied with manure-water. ‘This labor will be amply compensated by the increased size, beauty, and duration of the flowers. Half-hardy annuals. 128 Aster French Peony Perfection, representing the greatest perfection in form, size, and fulness of flower of the Peony class. In this variety the petals are turned towards the centre, and a flower not quite in full bloom: resembles a ball; but few side flowers ; a beautiful variety of colors; mixed. A foot and a half c 3 .10 1284 ——- —— Truffaut’s French Peony-flowered. Grown by Truffaut, the éelebiated florist of Versailles, France. Acknowledged by all to be one of the best, in all respects. Twentycolors, mixed . . . . hayes SEH Ma aie: ee 14 129 —— —— Bwarf Large-growing Peony. About half the size of the Peony Aster; habit, fine ; pyramidal ; flower, splendid, large and very double, in the way of the Peony, perfection. All colors, mixed . 4 5 “ : 5 5 sO 130 —— —— Crown-flowered, or Cocardeau. ‘The flowers of this variety have large white centres, surrounded by scarlet, carmine, violet, blue, and many other colors. Flower large and double ; all colors, mixed . : 4 : : 4 5 -: 10 131 —— Chinese. The variety most commonly grown. Mixed . 5 A 3 .05 132 —— Original Chinese, with folded Petals. Twocolors, mixed. The petals of this variety are folded in their length ; the flowers are of an unusual size, from three to four inches in diameter ; present the most striking colors of all Asters; plants tall; wide-spreading branches, and of a very curious and original aspect. New. «ro 133 —— German Dwarf. This is a fine variety, growing only three-quarters foot high; flowers similar to the double-quilled; good form; an abundant bloomer. All colors, mixed . é f A é 4 : A 5 - : : » .05 134 —— Dwarf Bouquet Py ramiiae The flower of this variety, when well grown, forms a complete bouquet of itself, the flowers completely hiding the foliage, and often numbering from a hundred and fifty to two hundred to a single plant. All colors, mixed . ; : a ; 3 : b : a F ek 135 —— Dwarf Bivens ninia.fondoned, This is a valuable late variety, coming in after many other varieties are gone. They grow very uniform in height. The flowers are from three to four inches in diameter, blooming so profusely as to com- pletely hide the foliage ; very good for pot-culture ; splendid mixture . ‘ - 10 | 20 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE ' NO. PRICE 136 Aster Peony-Globe. A very early variety, of branching habit; color very distinct, and flower double. Mixed . - - - 2 - $0.25 137 —— -—— Pyramidal. This is a very Bopala? vada of the Aster, growing very uni- form in height and shape. The form of flower resembles an inverted pyramid. Some are quilled, others not; a fine mixtufe Ry : -10 138 —~- Globe-quilled. This isa fine old variety. The flowers are ee in Bs shape of ahatebar “Mixed. * "pa : - Ae 139 ——- Giant Emperor. This is a cohipar ery "es new eantety. The Baden are very double, and of immense size. It does not flower so freely as many other varieties. In favorable cases it produces four to six flowers, of which the chief blossom is often four inches in diameter ; a good variety of colors. Mixed. F ¢ 25 1393 —— Imbricated Pompon. One of the most pleasing styles; of pyramidal gnats with medium-sized flowers of the most perfect form, very double and densely imbricated. Six colors mixed - : 2 > 510 140 —— Porcupine, or Hedgehog. The flowers are composed of Sc, etic curious- looking petals: hence the name. Mixed . ; : h” we 14 —— Reid’s Improved Quilled. One of the finest quilled varieties. Mixed - = vid 142 —— Ranunculus-flowered. This isa small flowered variety, very double, imbricated, surrounded by a range of green leaves; not quite as showy as many other varie- ties, yet we consider it quite an acquisition; valuable for bouquets. Finest BUCH Fs ; ie ee : ; ; 2 : a liiug? Iam E ae 143 —— Rose-flowered. A new class, of great merit, about two and a half feet high, of robust growth, fine habit, and profuse bloomers. The flowers are as large as Peony Asters, beautifully imbricated, of oval form, and very double. In habit, height of plant, and form of flower, intermediate between the Tall Chrysanthe- mum and Peony Perfection Asters, and which will become a favorite class. The colors are carmine, carmine and white, dark-blue, deep-lilac, deep-purple, deep purple-white, bright crimson tipped with white, white tinted blush, crimson, and crimson and white. Mixed . 4 . Z : 3 d : : ae 144 —— Dwarf Turban, or Chessboard. Leaves of dark-brown tint, with flowers of a deep rose with white; an interesting species . S 2 25 1444 —— Victoria. This beautiful kind forms a hew class, allied t to the Giant eaten: but superior to that in habit of plant and form of flower. The plant is very robust, about one and three-quarters feet in height, bearing itself without assistance of a stick, forming a handsomely branched«compact bush, crowned with from ten to twenty large and smaller flowers, half of them of the size of the largest Giant Em- peror Asters, which are of a beautiful globular form, regularly imbricated. It has, besides, the great superiority over the Giant Emperor Aster of being per- fectly constant in height, and fulness of flower, and, in consequence, of great value for bedding . 4 - . s 3 a 2 5 ‘ - ¥ as Persons wishing any of the above Asters in separate colors are referred to the collec- tions under the head of Assortments. ASTRAGALUS. Nat. Orpv., Leguminose. A showy, beautiful, and useful herbaceous plant, succeeding in any common garden soil. Hardy perennial. 145 Astragalus purpureus; deep-red, a pretty trailer; from south of France 146 —— Galegiformis; yellow, with pretty foliage; from Siberia. 3 feet ANTHANASTA. Nat. Orp., Composite. 147 Anthanasia Annua (African Daisy); yellow; from Barbary. Hardy annual. 1 foot AUBERGINE (Ecc-Prant). Nat. Orp., Solanaceae. The varieties enumerated are the eatable fruited kinds so extensively grown about our cities. The white and scarlet are sometimes grown in pots, and are very interesting, being covered in autumn with beautiful egg-shaped fruit. The scarlet variety 1s a great novelty. They succeed in a warm southern location. Half-hardy annuals. 148 Aubergine, White-fruited. From France. rj feet . 149 —— Purple-fruited. Large; from France. 1} feet . TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. . 21 NO. PRICE 150 Aubergine, Scarlet-fruited. Very striking and handsome; from France. 14 feet, $0.10 151 —— Striped. New, very ornamental; from Guadeloupe. 13 feet : : : 2) LO AURICULA. Nat. Orp., Primulacea. A well-known garden favorite of great beauty, succeeding best in anorthern aspect. Half- hardy perennial. {52 Auricula Alpine. This is the most hardy of all the Auricula. Mixed 153 —— Extra German. Saved from German prize varieties. Mixed. Half foot 154 —— English Prize. From named flowers. Half foot . . . . . ABPMALEA. Nar. OrD., Ericacee. Beautiful flowering plants, requiring very careful treatment. All the species should be grown in peat, leaf-mould, and a very sandy loam. 155 Azalea Indica. Saved from finest named collection; greenhouse shrubs. 4 feet 156 —— Pontica. Saved froma fine collection. Hardy shrub. 4 feet ; “i WALSAM. Nat. Orp., Balsaminacee. Magnificent conservatory or out-door plants, producing their gorgeous masses of beautiful brilliant colored flowers in the greatest profusion: when grown in pots, and large specimens are desired, they should be shified into ten or twelve inch = pots, using the richest and freest cempost at ‘command, and liberally supplied with manure-water; for out-door decoration, the sail should be of the richest possible character. Tender annuals. Balsams, Camellia-flowered, or Blotched. A beautiful collection of ten colors, mixed ; very double. 2 feet 5 5 : < C 3 C Double Tall. Twelve fine colors, Feed: 2feet . ‘ = Double Dwarf. Twelve fine colors, mixed. 1foot . s : : improved Rose-flowered. A finely imbricated variety; flowers ‘two inches in diameter ; superb ; twelve colors, mixed. 2 feet. Rose-spotted. Six varieties, mixed. 2 feet . f —— Chamois. Newandrare. 2 feet . Aurora-colored. Very striking and beautiful. 2 feet Pale Yellow. Sweet-scented; fine. 2 feet. Isabella. Pale rose, changing to yellow . Smith’s Prize. From a celebrated English epllesdone very ane Good Mixed : Hes daeioco aah in enaes se. bg The above Balsams may be relied upon as being first-class in all respects. For collec- tions, see page of Assortments. BARTFONTA. Nar. Ord. Loasee. 169 Bartonia Aurea (golden). (See engraving.) Flowers yellow, about an inch and a half across, which have quite a metallic lustre when the sun shines upon them; very showy. 2 feet : “peed d : ‘. - se tie . = : {70 —— Nuda. Thisisa perfect gem. It grows two to three feet high, and is literally cov- ered with its large white flowers, of the most delicate texture, surpassing even the finest lace-work. The flowers are two and a half inches in diameter, aud pro- duced in great abundance all the season; a perfectly hardy perennial, from North America . ‘ 2 2 : : - < . 5 . : > 9 BALLOON WINE: (CarpviospeRmMuM). Nat. OrpD., Sapindacee. A very pretty climbing plant, remarkable for an inflated membraneous capsule, from which it derives the name of Balloon Vine. It answers either for the greenhouse or open ground, Half-hardy annual. 171 Cardiospernum Halicacabum. White; from India. 5 feet . C WBWAPTISIA. Nat. Orpv., Leguminosae. i72 Baptisia Australis. A handsome border ih of the easiest culture ; flowers blue. Hardy perennial. 2 feet . 5 : 5 BELLIS outs GaN: Nat. Orp., EAL S A well-known perennial. Many elegant varieties have been raised by saving the seeds from the naar kinds. They are ‘admirable plants for making edgings, &c. Half-hardy perennial. 173 Bellis Perennis. Good. Mixed. one-quarter foot . 174 —— —— Extra Fine. Saved from named flowers AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE BELVIDERE. Nat. Orp., Chenofodiacee. A pretty, cypress-like plant, sometimes called summer-cypress ; fine for a cemetery, 75 Belvidere.” Sagsayeannaal, fom Beget 4%, 7 Ce ele Se $0.05 BILLBERGIA. A magnificent stove-plant, with long, graceful, delicate green foliage, beautiful zebra- striped flowers, extremely handsome and showy, succeeding best in sandy peat and loam. 176 Billbergia Zebrina. Scarlet and purple; beautiful; one and a half feet; from Rio Janeiro. 1% feet so) ays Aaes oe ie eee s Swe. Nat. Orv., Bromeliacee. BEGONTA. Nat. Orp., Begoniacee. A magnificent genus of ornamental greenhouse plants, as remarkable for the varied and beautiful foliage of many of its varieties as for the splendor and profusion of the flowers of others. Should be grown in sandy peat and loam. 177 Begonia, Mixed. Several of the most choice sorts mixed. 34 Io eee oe wi fith } i HY TT BARTONIA AURBA. (See preceding page.) BIGNONTIA,. Nat. Orpb., Signoniacea. A highly ornamental greenhouse climber, producing its gorgeous flowers in panicles and in the greatest profusion. 178 Bignonia Tweedieana. Yellow, half-hardyshrub . .« -« «© + © «© «© +35 BLUMENBACHTIA, Nat. Orp., Loasee. 179 Blumenbachia Insignis. Quite handsome; flowers white; from Montevideo. ‘Three- quarters foot . : : : : : : ~ : - : t ‘ Lae BOSSTLEA. Handsome, free-flowering, and beautiful genus of greenhouse plants. Succeeds best in a compost of turf, loam, and peat. 180 Bossiza Biloba. Three feet high; from New Holland . . . « . -- nan 181 —— Linophylla. Orange, three feethigh 2. 2. 2 2 © © © © «© «35 Nat. Orp., Legusminose. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 23 NOG. PRICE We VA BOCCONIA FRUTESCENS. BOCCONTIA. Nat. Orp., Papaveracee. A new and beautiful foliaged greenhouse plant, and one of the rarest plants yet introduced for the decoration of beds and lawns in summer. {82 Bocconia Frutescens. A splendid novelty; very rare . : 5 £ ‘ : $0.25 BRACHYCOME. Nat. Orp., Composite. A beautiful free-flowering, dwarf-growing plant, covered, during the greater portion of the summer, with a profusion of pretty cineraria-like flowers, very effective in edgings, small beds, rustic baskets, or for pot-culture ; succeeding in any light, rich soil. Half-hardy annuals. {83 Brachycome thberidifolia (Swan-River Daisy). Blue; from Swan River. Half foot . .10 184 —— Albiflora. White; from Swan River. Half foot . . . °°. . «©. «© .10 $85 = Finest Mixed . ° . ° ° e e e e e e e e e 10 WRIZA (Quakine-Grass). Nat. OrD., Gramineae. A very useful ornamental grass, fine for dried bouquets. Hardy annual. 186 Briza Maxima. Fine; from Cape of Good Hope . 5 4 3 eh hide’ Tie #sO5 187 —— Gracilis (slender). From Cape of Good Hope B 4 aaa Sr Iss SESE OS BRYZOPY RUM, Nat. Orp., Gramince. A very pretty dwarf variety of the ornamental grasses ; good for dried bouquets. {88 Bryzopyrum Siculum. Distinct and beautiful; hardy annual; from North America . .10 BROMUS. Nat. Orp., Graminee. !89 Bromus Bryzoporoides. A very pretty variety of ornamental grass; from south of Europe. Hardy annual 5 < 3 : ¢ : é 5 5 : Bi eek) BROWALELIA. Nat. OrpD., Scrophulariacee. Very handsome profuse-blooming plants, covered with rich, strikingly beautiful flowers does the summer and autumn months; growing freely in any rich soil. Halfhardy annual. 190 Browailia Cerviakowskii. Blue, with white centre; beautiful. 14 feet. she Modis: ZO 191 —— Demissa. Light-blue and orange centre; from South America. 1} feet 3 5 ET a) {92 —— Elata Cerulea. Upright; blue; from Peru. 14 feet . : é A 5 - 10 {83 —— —— Alba. White; from Peru. 13 feet ; : : pie ° . 1 etO 194 —— -—— Grandifiora. Sky-blue; large-flowered. 1} feet. . . .« « « .10 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE CACATLIAA (TasseL-FLower). Nat. Orv., Composite. A beautiful annual, with a profusion of scarlet tassel-shaped flowers from July to October. 195 Cacalia Coccinea. Orange, scarlet, flowering in clusters, very pretty; from South America. 1} feet . - ; sn aoM eh, ce ce ONE ORE 196 —— Aurea. Golden yellow variety of above. . . . «.« « -« CALANDRINIA. Nar Opp, Portulacee. Very beautiful dwarf-growing plants, usually treated as tender annuals, though of pe- rennial duration if protected in winter: they are a blaze of beauty wherever the sun shines supon them. They succeed well in a light, rich soil. 197 Calandrinia Lindleyana. Small red flowers, suitable for edging. Half foot. . . 198 —— Grandiflora. Fine rosy-lilac flowers from July to October, very showy, and of easy culture. 2feet . " : - P - : - A 3 ; s ° 199 —— Umbellata. Very dwarf, with bright crimson flowers in clusters. Half foot. . CACTUS. Nat. Orp., Cactaceze. An extremely curious and interesting genus, many of the varieties producing magnificent flowers of the most brilliant and striking colors; succeeds best in sandy loam, mixed with lime rubbish and a little peat or rotten dung. Greenhouse perennial. 200 Cactus, Mixed. Achoice collection; from Africa. . . >. ee 7 «ee CALCEOLARIA. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. Plants of a highly decorative character ; an indispensable ornament for the drawing-room or conservatory. ‘The shrubby variety is sometimes grown for in-door and sometimes for out-door decoration. They succeed in any light, rich soil. Half-hardy perennials. 20! Calceolaria Hybrida. Mixed. Saved from a named collection umn ele 202 —— -—— Superba Grandifiora. Extra fine, spotted and striped, large-flowered; saved from the prize flowers from the London Exhibition of the past season ; superb. 1 foot. A ° a. Se . é . ; od ‘aides 203 —— —— Nana. A new dwarf variety from Germany, beautifully marked, close, com- pact habit, free-bloomer; one of the best; mixed, saved from a prize collection. Three-quarters foot A . : 3 > . 204 Rugosa. A fine, shrubby variety for bedding . ; a pe el Jad 205 — Tigrini. New; spotted and striped of the above; very fine . * a 206 Scabious-leaved (Scabioscefolia). Clear, sulphur-yellow flowers, in great pro- fusion; fine. 2feet . Se SS ee ee ee ee ee a CALENDULA (Cape Maricotp). Nat. Orp., Composite. A very showy, free-flowering genus of plants, producing ey effect in beds or mixed bor- ders, and growing freely in almost any soil. ardy annuals, 207: Calendula Hybrida. White. rfoot. . 2. «.« +. « -» 208 —— Pluvialis. White, largeflowers. 1 foot. . . . . . > 209 —— Pongei, fl. pl. Double white, fine. 1 foot . ; ; 2 . ‘ : . 210 -—— MRanunculoides. Ranunculus-flowered . . . .« «© «© «© « « 211 — Officinalis Superba. New variety of pot marigold, golden orange, with black eye, beautifully imbricated ; fine . ‘ 2i2 Sulphurea. New sulphur-colored pot marigold; very double and beautiful . CATLLA. Nat. Orp., Aracea. A very handsome plant, either as an aquatic or for the ornamentation of the drawing-room or conservatory. Half-hardy perennial. 213 Calla ALthiopica. White; from Cape of Good Hope. 2feet. . . . CALLIRHOE. Nat. Orp., Malvacee. Too much cannot be said in praise of this beautiful summer-flowering annual; from two to three feet in height, with green sub-digitate leaves and leafy stems, terminating in large panicled racemes of rich violet or purple crimson close-petalled flowers, with white centre, each from one to one and a half inches in width, and partially cupped ; commences to bloom when about six inches high, and continues to yield a succession of its numerous attractive flowers throughout the summer and autumn til! hard frost, forming an elegant object for groups, beds, or single specimens, of the easiest culture. 2i4 Caillirhoe Involucrata. A trailing, hardy perennial, of great beauty ; from Rocky Moun- tains ; flowers are much like the Portulacain formandecolor . . ooo TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 216 —— -—— Nana. Like the above, only dwarf. 2 foot . : : ‘ 3 5 é 217 —— Verticillata. A very pretty creeper; flowers similar to C. Pedata, but double tHeISIZEY oven" cen Woe ee RLS BBA NO PUL sak Rome! tra tt Sie ema CALLIOPSIS,. or COREOPSIS. Nat. OrD., Composite. This genus is amongst the most showy, free-flowering, and beautiful of hardy annuals. The tall varieties are very effective in mixed borders and fronts of shrubberies ; and the dwarf kinds, from their close, compact habit of growth, make fine bedding plants, and are valuable for edgings ; while the different varieties make very pretty ribbons. Hardy annuals. 218 Calliopsis Bicolor Tinctoria. A well-known favorite, the flowers having a dark-crim- son, brown centre, with yellow rays. 2% feet : ‘ 3 ; ‘ é : 219 — Marmorata (marbled). Brown and yellow, that are inclined to be shaded. 23 feet . 4 . , . i a ; ‘ : F ‘ ; 5 220 —— —— Atropurpurea. Yellow centre, surrounded by a circle of dark-purple, be- yond which, to the extremity of the petals, it is a fine red, scarlet color. 2 feet . 221 —— Cardaminifolia Hybrida. Brilliant yellow; growth, pyramidal; compact and free- flowering plant.. 14 feet ey en Meee ome er hers ye 222 —— —— —— A\trosanguinea. Blood-red, flower very fine. 1% feet Sig ta eas 223 —— Coronata. Rich yellow; disk encircled with crimson spots; handsome; from Texas. 13 feet . . % . : oe Lee ; ; 3 i i j 224 —— Drummondii. Yellow, with crimson centre; fine; from Texas. 13 feet . 225 — Filifolia (thread-leaved). Yellow, neat foliage : f i 6 6 Be 226 —— —— Burridge’s. A new and exceedingly beautiful annual; flowers rich brown, tipped with bright orange; very showy. 2feet . 5 : cC O 3 : CALLICHROA. Nat. Orp., Composite. 227 Callichroa Platyglossa. Pretty light-yellow flowers in abundance; from California. WHOOUT et es eis : Tats . Smee minh areas te) ie CALAMPELIS SCABRA, CALAMPELIS. Nat. Orp., Bignoniacee. 228 Calampelis Scabra. A very pretty climbing plant from Chili, with orange-colored flowers; very fine. 1ofeet . Sih ior A : é d CALLISTACEIYS. Nar. Orp., Leguminosa. A handsome greenhouse evergreen shrub, with beautiful spikes of flovers. It is easy of culture, thriving in sandy peat and loam. 229 Callistachys Lanceolata. Yellow; beautiful; from New Holland. 6 feet 4 25 NO. PRICE 215 Callirhoe Pedata. Rich violet-purple, with white eye, from North America. 2 feet $0.10 -1O .10 .05 .05 -10 -10 10 05 .05 .05 .05 .05 26 NO. 230 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE CAMELLIA. Nat. Orp., Terustromiacee. Favorite winter and spring-flowering plants of Ages oe The amateur, in i seed saved from the following choice sorts, has a fair chance of raising some valuable varie- ties ; succeed in sandy peat and loam. Half -hardy shrubs. Camellia Japonica, Mixed. From a choice named collection of double flowers . $o.50 CAMPANULA. Nat. Orp., Campanulacee. The Campanulas are strictly biennial plants by pot-culture, and, without exception, some of the finest of all garden plants for decoration in conservatory, greenhouse, and flower-gar- den. By good culture in pots, the tall varieties assume a magnificent effect, attaining five to seven feet or more in frei ei ght, with lateral flower racemes from the base, four to five feet in length. The beautiful swhife variety forms a most striking contrast. By good arrange- ment, arich and imposing effect can be formed, altogether unequalled by any other plants. 231 Campanula Loreii. Fine, with large, expanded blue blossoms, which continue to be pro- duced in succession through the summer; will grow in almost any situation; should be well thinned, so that the plants will be eight or ten inches apart; desira- ble for edging, or bedding, ew masse. Halffoot. . . 232 —— —— Alba. Differing from the above only in color; white. Half foot 233 —— —— Mixed. The above two varieties mixed 234 —— Pentagonia. Blue; will bloom beautifully in open ~aat ¢ ee the same treatment as C. Loreii. Three-quarters foot i 235 —— — Alba. White variety of preceding ; 236 Carpatica. Light, violet dwarf, and free; fine _ beds abl A ‘&e. "Half hardy perennial . 3 4 : . 2 237 —— — Alba. White ame of the ia, So ‘ a 238 —— Persicifolia. Large blue flowers, fine for borders. Hardy perennials. 3 feet . 239 —— —— Alba. White variety of preceding : ' : ‘ 240 —— Grandis. Deep-blue; from Italy. Hardy pied 3 ; feet ‘ 241 —— Grandiflora. A fine, free-blooming variety, with bees drooping, “ ae Hardy perennial - 242 —— Pyramidalis. Very inser with ri fen Scneie = may ke trained to any ape of growth ; suitable for the border or pot-culture. Hardy perennial. 3 feet 243 —— —— Alba. White variety of the above 244 —— Trachelium, fi. pl. A fine border-plant, with Vises: blue Gini raat peren- 4 DS a OE FO eae Pee” s 245 — — Alba. White We of the tate. ot Mie - mee eee 246 —— Vidalis. White, showy, halfhardy perennial rhfeet. . . « « CANARY-BIRD FLOWER. CANARY-BIRD FLOWER. Nar. Onn. Trofecclace. The popular name of this pretty little annual alludes to the supposed resemblance of the flower to a bird with its wings expanded, the spur of calyx representing the head, and the two upper petals the wing ; ‘blooms from June to October; from Mexico. 247 Canary-Bird Flower (7roj@olum Peregrinum). WHalf-hardy annual 2ofeet . . -190 «19 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 27 PRICE CANDYTUE TET. Nat. Onn, Crucyere. All the Candytufts are of the easiest culture, thriving in almost any soil or situation, and deserve to be cultivated more extensively in every flower-garden ; very good for pot-culture. Hardy annuals. 248 Candytuft Fragrans (/éeris odorata). Flower white, pinnated foliage; from Crete. 1 foot . = 5 & 0 : < 5 E $0.05 249 Crimson (eerpieeee): Boek nd sHoty. 1 fout . 6 250 Purple (juzsurvea). A favorite variety. 1foot . 251 Rocket (coronaria). Pure white; fine. rfoot . 252 Rose (voseaz). RRose-colored. 1 foot t 4 253 White (aara). Oneofthebest. 1foot . . 254. Perennial (sempervirens). White. 1foot . . CANTERBURY BELLS. Nat. Orp., Campanulacee. The Canterbury Bells have long been known among our most omamental garden plants. Their large bell-shaped flowers, which are freely produced throughout the summer, render them strikingly effective. As they are strictly biennials, it will be necessary to sow the seed every year. Hardy biennials. 255 Canterbury Bells, Double White (Cassanula Medium), From Germany. 2 feet . 256 —— Blue. From Germany. 2 feet F 4 A 257 — Lilac. From Germany. 2 feet . 258 — Mixed. All the above. 6 259 Single White. From Germany. 2 feet 260 — Blue. From Germany. 2 feet 261 — Lilac. From Germany. 2 feet . 262 — Mixed. Above single varieties . 5 CANNABIS. Nat. Orn. Avticacee. 263 Cannabis Gigantea (Giant Hemp). A very ornamental plant for a Hardy annual; from India. 1ofeet . . “ r “ adele ule CASSTA. Nat. Orvd., Leguminose. A genus of highly ornamental and exceedingly useful free-flowering shrabs, for conserva- tory or greenhouse decoration ; growing freely out of doors during the summer months ; suc- ceeding best ina mixture of loam and peat. Greenhouse shrubs. 264 Cassia falcata superba. Yellow; from Buenos Ayres. 3 feet p “ : i i 265 —— Grandiflora. Yellow, flowering profusely during autumn and winter; from China. 4 feet F 4 : 4 i 3 is d - 266 —— Lavigata. Sulphur-color, distinct; from India. 4 feet . 267 —— Marylandica. Yellow; from North America. 4 feet CANNA (Inpian Soot) Nat. Orv., Marantacee. These stately species of plants are highly ornamental in flower-gardens, prodacing a rich and Oriental effect by their large, broad, massive foliage, and rich crimson and scarlet flow- ers. ‘Though perennial, if sown early, they will make luxuriant growth, and bloom the first season, In late autumn, they should be carefully potted, and allowed to mature their bloom in the greenhouse or parlor, and afterwards preserved.in a cool, dry cellar. In spring, again start them into growth, and replant them 1 in the open air last of "May or first of June. Before sowing, soak the seed in water at 125° for about twelve hours. Canna Acharis. Dark-red; from Mendoza 5 feet . Angustifolia Nana Pallida. Light-red; a dwarf gariety fin South ees. WfOOfy : :: é ; ; : 5 : ° : 0 Anneii. Crimson; very ori nseals g) feet A : U Sm, 8 ‘ Aurantica. Orange; lively green foliage; from Brazil. 3feet . . Aurea Vittata. Golden; beautiful; from New Holland. 4 feet . ° Bicolor of Java. Redand yellow; from Java. 3feet. . . .». . Coccinea Vera. Scarlet; very fine; from South America. 2feet . é ‘ Compacta Elegantissima. Large, reddish yellow; from South America, 2 feet Edulis. Red; very fine; from Peru. 3 feet . 4 é 5 Gigantea Aurantica. Orange-red; a beautiful re wate: 10 feet . Indica. Red; from Indica. 2 feet. Limbata. Intense scarlet, edged with yellow; very stil toe Brazil. 05 .05 05 05 05 05 SS csc AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE iy *>, Canna Leptophylla. Ruby; handsome foliage; from Laguna 4feet. . . $0.25 — Muelleri. Scarlet; flowers large and fine. 3 feet . - - a . ae —- Mutabilis. Changeable; from Brazil. 5 feet A . - : 5 * =70 — Musefolia Hybrida. Red foliage, resembling a small banana. 2 feet : =) es — Napalensis. Clear yellow ; large flowers ; very pretty; from Nepaul. 3 feet . .25 — Sanguinea Chatei. Deep red, dark foliage, and stems very large. 6 feet . Se ae — Sellowii. Scarlet; from Africa. 5 feet . : : : : : : : — Warczewiczii. Brilliant red, with variegated foliage ; one of the best for masses ; from Central America. 3 feet ; . ‘ : . . + 325 Zebrina. Beautiful, zebra-striped foliage. 3 feet . : : aan s - . 2 Finest Mixedr*., ~2>".< = ee * . = + Se a : . aS CARNATION (Diantuus). Nat. Orv., Caryophyllacea. A magnificent class of popular favorites, most of them deliciously fragrant, and with colors extremely rich and beautiful. The seed we offer may be relied upon as being the finest, all having been selected expressly for us from some of the best collections of prize varieties in Europe, producing mostly all double flowers. Hardy perennial. 290 Carnation Pink. Good; mixed; for border-culture. é : . 2 - Se: 291 —— —— Fine German. A good selection from a named collection . = . S we 292 —— —— Sardinian. From choice double varieties . ¢ 3 r 2 ~ mak 20 FLOWER GARDEN. TO THE PRICE NO. Saved from stage flowers Bizarres and Flakes. Choice 293 Carnation Pink. fa.50 extra 294 —— — Perpetual, or Tree. 295 —— —— Extra Fine. -5O 14 feet . from selected flower. Saved from prize-flowers ; splendid . , Fine German 50 Nat. Orp., Comefosite. ardy perennials, succeeding in any garden soil. CATANANCHE. g,h 4 i Cc Fas) Exceedin 296 Catananche Bicolor. 297 —— Czrulea. 298 —— Lutea. y showy, free-flowerin 2 feet. 2 feet ; from south of Europe. violet centre . , White Blue, with purple centre Europe. from south of 1 foot. . , .05 Nat. Orp. hardy annuals. Yellow , Caryophyllacee. CATCME LY (SILENe) A showy, free-flowering plant, for beds, borders, succeeds in any garden soil. r ribbons ; 0 mm mM ORONO oe - 6-6 ae” 'e e e °@ ( Yoramet Joo) Tree Mee Se CO Saar Vv 2 eo —@ lee Lal gy eee See sires mh EE of ms 6d oa El & £ S&S pe ~« ~ 8a care] 2: ae} bse wo ies a s538% sah 0 a>- > feck ois > 3 Za nm? (=r ial li aoo a0 7 SY SN XN \ \\ \ oe SY CELOSIA AUREA PYRAMIDALIS. CELOSTIA. ficent, free-flowerin Nat. Orp., 4 mavrantacee. 101 hich represents a the greatest profus in VAUiNE, W roducing Ss , graceful-growing plants, p 1 feathery-looking flowers (see ez > i i Magn spikes of the most beaut 30 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. PRICE side-shoot of Aurea Pyramidalis). Celosia Argentea, however, produces its flowers in spikes, like a Gomphrena (Globe Amaranthus), but much longer; and, if gathered when young, they are valuable for winter bouquets. Plants of the Celosia flower freely if planted out in June in a warm, sheltered situation. Grown in pots, they are the most elegant of greenhouse and conservatory plants, where, with a little management, they may be had in flower the whole winter, growing freely in rich loamy soil. Halfhardy annuals. 392 Celosia Argentea. Silvery white, shaded with bright rose; very handsome. 3 feet {0.10 303 -—— -Aurea Pyramidalis. Magnificent golden-feathered plant; can be most strongly ; recommended. 3 feet . - - : ; - ‘ 3 4 3 4 : 304 —— Coccinea Pyramidalis. Rich crimson, of the same elegant habit as the preced- ing, differing only in color. 3 feet oes ie er CENTRANTHUS. Nat. Orpv., Valerianacee. Very pretty, free-flowering, compact-growing plants; very effective in beds, ribbons, or as an edging ; grows freely in any garden soil. Hardy annuals. 305 Centranthus Long-tubed (Macrosiphon). Rose-color, very pretty. 1 foot . : 306 —— Alba. White variety of the above. 1 foot . e - - - - 3 : 307 —— Nanus. A dwarf variety, pink flower. Half foot . é 5 - = : - 308 —— Carneus. Flesh-color. 1 foot ; : ; : 2 : ; - CENTAUREA. Nat. Onp., Composite. Very showy, free-flowering border-plants, succeeding in any common garden soil. Hardy annuals. 309 Centaurea, American. A large-growing species; flower pink ; ! a 310 —— Depressa. Bright-blue, with deep-red centre; from Caucasus. 1 foot 311 —— —— Rosea. Rose; pinkcentre. 1rfoot . . . 312 —— Cyanus (Bachelor’s Button). Well-known, showy plants, in great variety of colors; of easiest culture 2 3 = 5 4 - : - 313. —— Macrocephala. Orange-yellow flowers; hardy perennial. 3 feet. 314 —— Montana. Blue; hardy perennial. 14 feet . 5 = ; 4 “ oe CENTA. Nat. Orp., Composite. 315 Cenia Turbinata. Dwarf annual, with yellow, daisy-like flowers . d “ . : CERASTIUM. Nat. Orp., Caryofhyllacee. 316 Cerastium Tomentosum. Flower white, with silvery leaves; dwarf. Hardy peren- nial. Half foot. aw. ae ie. bate oe "Lal ee CERINTHE.,. Nat. Orp., Boraginee. 317 Cerinthe Gymnandra. Yellow and brown tubulous flower. Hardy annual. 1 foot 318 —— Luteei. Yellow flower; tubes quite curious. Hardy annual CENTAURIDUM, Nat. Orp., Comfposita. 319 Centauridum Drummond's. Very pretty free-growing plant; from Texas. 2 feet CESTRUM. Nat. Orp., Solanaceae. A genus of handsome plants for conservatory or greenhouse decoration ; covered during the’months of November and December with a profusion of beautiful tube-shaped blossoms ; grows freely in rich loam and peat. Greenhouse shrub. 320 Cestrum Auranticum. Bright-orange; very pretty; from Guatemala. 3 feet .. 321 —— Parquii. Pale-yellow; from Chili. 3 feet CHVZENOSTOMA. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. Neat, compact little plants; pretty for edgings, rustic or rock-work. Half-hardy annuals. 322 Chznostoma Fastigiatum. MRose-color; from Cape Good Hope. Three-quarters foot 3 - ; . . . . d : ‘ : . = a- 323 —— Polyanthum. Lilac; from Cape of Good Hope. Half foot . CH AZAZNESTES. Nat. Orp., Solanaceae. A beautiful greenhouse shrub, with handsome foliage and very showy tube-shaped flow- ers. It does well planted out against a wall in summer. 324 Chenestes Lanceolata. Bright-scarlet; from Quindiu. sfeet . . . «+ -« -25 25 05 25 10 -Io «10 -25 05 05 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 3 NO. PRICE CHAM ZEROPS. Nat. Orp., Palmacee. 325 Chamzrops Humilis (Fan Palm). A very ornamental palm, from six to ten feet high, and highly effective either for decorating the conservatory in winter, or the lawn in summer. It is so hardy it may be easily wintered inthe cellar. “ fo.10 CHENOPODIUM, Nat. Orp., Chenopodiacee. 326 Chenopodium Atriplicis. Flowers small, clustered, covered, as well as the young leaves and shoots, with a glittering, purple meal, which renders the plant very ornamental. Hardy annual. 32 feet . E : : ; : 0 CHELONE. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. An elegant summer-flowering, hardy herbaceous plant, adapted for a bed, group, or mass, with erect, slender, attenuated flower-stems rising two or three feet in height, having racemes of a bright-scarlet, Pentstemon-like flower-tubes, from one to two inches in length, forming a beautiful and effective object in borders, pleasure-grounds, &c. Hardy pe- rennial. 327. Chelone Barbata. Scarlet; from Mexico. 3 feet . i A 5 g 328 —— Coccinea. Brilliant-scarlet Pentstemon-like flowers; beautiful. 2 feet CHILOWA. Nat. ORD., Gentiane. A novelty of considerable promise, with glossy, oblong, handsome foliage, and a profusion of bright-yellow flowers. Half-hardy annual. 329 Chlora Grandiflora. A new annual, highly recommended. 1} feet . ; : i CHELORIS. Nat. Orpd., Graminee. A fine species: singularly elegant perennial grass, nine to twelve inches in height, with flower-scapes or stems, having slender flower-spikes or rachis radiating horizontally from the extremities of each scape like the concentric spokes of a wheel. Halfhardy annual. 330 Chloris Radiata. From East India. 1 foot . A ‘ s 3 ‘ : f CHRYSURUS. Nat. Ord. Graminee. Very pretty ornamental grass, suitable for dried bouquets. Hardy annual. 2510. Chpysunus Atrens.. Hiromi levant,.sPlalt footy (6 eee i tee ek ak CHINESE PRIMBOSTE (Primuta). Nat. Orp., Primulacee. A charming, profuse-flowering plant, indispensable for winter and spring decoration, and a universal favorite. Our seeds are selected with great care from one of the finest collections in Europe. Greenhouse perennial. 332 Chinese Primrose, Purple. Half foot . 4 3 : 4 5 ; A s 333 —— —— White. Half foot. . 8 5 is 5 ; : F 4 334 —— -—— Fringed. Purple; saved from only finest-fringed flowers . ; 335 —— — — White. Sameas above ; ; i 4 ‘ 6 , 335 —— —— Rose-striped. Bright rose-striped : : 337 —— -—— Fringe-striped. White, stripedwithred . . . . . . . 338 —— -—— Kermesina Splendens. New and rare, flowers very large, bright velvet- like and crimson, with yellow eye. Half foot . : ‘ é 3 : 5 339 —— —— Grandiflora. This is one of the finest ; flowers large, various colors, beau- tifully fringed ; saved from prize flowers. Half foot . é : é ahi 340 —— —— Erecta Superba. A fine, new, erect-growing variety, with bright rose-col- ored flowers. Three-quarters foot i zi 5 : A s 341 —— —— Macrophyilla. Remarkable new variety, with long, massive foliage, and , beautiful large flowers, of great substance, beautiful form, and finely fringed, of a rich purplish-carmine, with pentagonal, large yellow eye, surrounded by a brown zone ; very conspicuous and splendid acquisition ; comes true from seed Good, Mixed i 5 5 3 ‘ - 5 eit ° ° ° 3424 —— —— Extra, Mixed. All the best varieties mixed Ran a is CHOROZEMA. Nat. ORD., Leguminosee. A splendid profuse-flowering genus of shrubs, whose rich-colored blossoms and graceful habits render them remarkably effective objects for conservatory or greenhouse decoration ; succeed best in sandy peat and loam. Greenhouse shrubs. 343 Chorozema, Mixed. Including several fine varieties 32 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE CHRYSANTHEMUM POMPONE, CHRYSANTHEMUM. Nat. Orp., Composite. The following are the tall, double-flowered annual Chrysanthemums, which, when well grown, are amongst the most showy and effective of summer-flowering border-plants. They are also very effective in large pots for placing about terraces. The dwarf kinds make showy bedding-plants. 345 Chrysanthemum, Double-white. Extra fine hardy annual; from Sicily. 2 feet . $0.05 346 —- — Quilied. Extra fine : : ; ‘ : : 05 347 —— -—— Yellow; extra fine hardy annual; from Sicily. 2 feet . : ; ‘ Bt .O5 348 —— Tricolor. Yellow and white; very showy; from Barbary. 1 foot : : Soe 349 -—— Burridgeanum. Crimson, with white centre; extra fine hardy annual ; from Bar- bary. 1 foot . : ‘ . : = ; = . : : : ee 350 —— -—— Venustum. White, with crimson centre; fine hardy annual; from Barbary .10 351 —— Mixed. The above varieties mixed . 05 The Chrysanthemum Indicum and Indicum Nanum are well-known varieties, so exten- sively grown for late fall flowers. No garden should be without them. The seed we offer has been saved from the very finest new varieties, and will give a good proportion cf double flowers. 352 Chrysanthemum Indicum. Tall, double, extra fine halfhardy perennial ; from China. 3feet . : : : : : ° : - : : ‘ Pe 353 —— —— Nanum, Double-mixed (Dwarf Pompone). Halfhardy perennig! ; from China. 1 foot pte bea pt ae pens se oS anlar gE oe i era CIMICIFUGA. Nat. Orp., Ranunculaceae. 354 Cimicifuga Americana. Fine, hardy herbaceous plant, with elegant tall spikes of white flowers. 5 feet . : : . . - - : . 10 CINERARIA. Nat. OnD., Composite. A well-known favorite free-flowering plant, which may be had in splendid bloom through the greater portion of the year, and, from the richness and diversity of its colors, is one of the most valuable of our early spring flowers. Succeeds best in a light, rich, free, and open soil. Half-hardy perennial. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. NO. PRICE at te iA ry 2 S aI STS) Hl! KS i AS A ais CINERARIA. 355 Cineraria, Fine-mixed. rifect . . .« « «© © «© © «© «© $025 356 —— Extra Fine-mixed. Saved fromthe choicest named flowers. 1} feet. . . 357 —— New Dwarf. Saved from the finest named flowers : s : c : 3 358 —— Maritima. Silvery foliage, beautifully cut; an admirable bedding-plant, and form a fine contrast to Perillanankinensis. rf4feet . . +. «© o © - CIRSIUM. Nat. Orp., Composite. 359 Cirsium Pulcherrimum. Yellow, fine border; perennial. 3 feet. -.- . © -« CLEMATIS. Nar. Orp., Ranunculaceae. A handsome class of climbers, very desirable for growing against a wall or trellis. Seeds of this tribe require some time to germinate. Hardy perennials. 360 Clematis Flammula. White; very fragrant. 25 feet . . 2 Baek 5 361 —— Paniculata. White. 10 feet . ID i Ri ey CP RE Se OM eet g © te At eg OS tl oA Ses ahi 362 —— Cirrhosa. A new variety, perfectly hardy; a very rapid climber, literally cover- ing itself with large bunches of white sweet-scented flowers. 25 feet . 0 363 —— Crispa. Light-blue, well-shaped flowers . : , S A 2 . ; 364 —— Virginica (Traveller’s Joy). White ma Waar, esha altace Pl nla iD CLITORIA. Nat. Orv. Leguminose. Splendid free-flowering greenhouse climbers, with large, elegant pea-shaped flowers, of great beauty, particularly adapted and very effective for training on trellis-work, wire globes, or any of the numerous contrivances on which plants of this character may be grown for greenhouse or conservatory decoration. Though perennials, they bloom the first year. 365 Clitoria Ccelestis. Sky-blue; from East Indies . . oS © Hoag emt hs, WisLO 366 —— Gesnatia. Pale-blue, shaded with white; from East Indies . ‘ A : 25 367 —— — Atro-cerulea (new). Dark-blue; from East Indies . i : 5 5 as 368 -—— Ternatea. Blue and white; from East Indies i 3 Se Abs C z eG 369 —— —— Alba. White; from East Indies . s DHE (ARAN S Senne i 5) 25 370 —— —— Grandiflora. New large-flowered white . C 6 6 ; At Oe 371 —— —— Atro-cerulea. Dark-blue; from East Indies . . .© «© =. ee. 5 al AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE ; PRICE CLARKEIA. Nat. Orp., Oxagracee. A beautiful tribe of favorite plants, with pretty, cheerful-looking flowers, growing freel and blooming profusely under almost any circumstances ; and when planted in a rich af and properly attended to, they rank amongst the ie of bedding-plants. Some of the new varieties are very good for pots, as well as garden. Hardy annuals. Clarkia Elegans.- d%osy-pnrple.. 2% fect fp ng Te ee ea, —— RoseayerA lirhtxrose-color. 13 fees 40, Se ee el kw — Rosea Plena. A fine double rose-flowering variety. 13 feet . . — Pulchella Grandiflora. Deep-rose. 1% feet “ee + A — — Alba. Pure white; fine ee aS Potcos » io Ieee —- -—— Flore Pleno. Rich magenta flower; double; a very important addition to the many pretty varieties of the genus. 1}feet . . . . . « — Marginata. Rosy-crimson, edged with pure white. 13 feet : : : — Integripetala (whole-petaled), Rosy-crimson flowers; large and very hand- some. 13 feet é ; - 2 : 7 : : ; : : — Pulcherrima. Rose-violet; very beamtiful color. 1} feet . 4 = ‘ — TomThumb. Rose-purple; dwarf, and of bushy habit; very fine for pots. Three-quarters foot >" Fae ee em, te Se ; =—— Mixed. - Good :nniedat ote oo ee eg CLARY (Satrvia). Nat. Orpv., Laviate. Clary, Mixed. Purple andred topped ornamental foliage ; fine for mixed borders. Hardy CLEOME. Nat. Orp., Capparidacee. Cleome Grandiflora Rosea. Purplish-rose flowers, in large spikes; very free-flower- inp, 3 feet ...° So ee Ge ow © ee? IS) er ee CLIANTHOUS. Nat. Orp., Leguminosae. A genus of magnificent free-flowering greenhouse shrubs, with elegant foliage and bril- liantly colored, singularly shaped flowers, which are produced in clusters, and have a splendid effect. Clianthus Magnificus and Clianthus Puniceus blossom fréely out of doors in summer, against a trellis or south wall; Clianthus Dampierii succeeds best planted in the border of a greenhouse, and is one of the most magnificent plants of recent introduction ; seeds sown in spring flower the first year ; succeeds best in sandy peat or loam. Greenhouse shrubs. 3843 Clianthus Dampierii. Brilliant scarlet, with intense black spot in the centre of the flower. One of the most magnificent flowers in cultivation. Very rare 385 -—— Magnificus (Glory-Pea). A beautiful scarlet-flowering shrub, with elegant foliage ; from New Zealand. 4 feet . ° ~ : . . ‘ 3 a : CLINTONTA,. Nat. Orp., Laédeliacee. A pretty little plant, of neat, compact growth, with flowers resembling the Lobelia, and exceedingly beautiful; produces a fine effect in rustic baskets, rock-work, vases, boxes, or as an edging ; succeeds best in light, rich soil. Half-hardy annual. 388 Clintonia Elegans. Light-blue; from Columbia. Half foot. . . . . - 2 337 —— Pulchella. Blue, yellow, and white; dwarf; and very pretty; from Columbia. Half foot . : : . 2 - ; : 2 = i ; e : 333 —— Atropurpurea Grandiflora. Violet-purple; centre yellow, margined with white ; from Columbia. Quarter foot . : - 3 - c ; i 339 —— Azurea Grandiflora. Azure, blue, yellow, and white centre. Half foot COBZEA. Nat. Orp., Polem miacee. 390 Cobzea Scandens. A rapid-growing climbing plant, with hage purple bell-shaped flow- ers, finely adapted for bedding out in summer; seeds should be sown early to secure well-established plants by the time the season arrives for planting out. Tender perennial. 20 feet . . 3 2 < 2 “ ~ E = - COCHSCOMBEB. Nar. Op. Amarantacee. Highly ornamental, curious-looking flowers, for decoration of the flower-house, drawing- room, and garden ; all the varieties are remarkably attractive, producing a fine effect when grown in pots and mixed with other plants, either on the stage of a greenhouse, or planted in some warm situation out of doors. The following sorts have been saved from combs re- markable for their size and symmetry. Half-hardy annuals. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. NO. PRICE 391 Cockscombs, Mixed Varieties - ci gl lat ak Weihua ental it ie ; $0.05 392 —— Dwarf Crimson. Brilliant and large; saved from a prize collection. Three- quarters foot . ° < - : : 393 —— — Yellow. Sameas shee: except color . Sh Ap a gga 394 —— New Giant. Very large, brilliant-red rose; beautiful rose-dwarf. anipes: saieaters HOOD el Nenaeed FoR Re aeRO cin eve WA QT Cn tenn Renn oo MMeae ET "6 395 —— Spicata Rosea. Silvery-whiteandrose. 1}feet. . . . . COLLINSIA. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. California annuals of great beauty, remarkably attractive in beds, mixed borders, or rib- bons. Hardy annuals. 395 Collinsia Bicolor. Purple and white; beautiful; from Canada. 1foot. . 397 —— Alba. White; acharming variety. 1 foot . : : 398 —— Atrorubens. Red, purple, and white; pretty; from @aeora tfoot .. 399 —— Grandiflora. Blue, white, and lilac; beautiful; from Columbia . a 6 400 —— Multicolor. Crimson, lilac, and white. 1 foot . 5 , 5 ‘ 401 —— WMarmorata. White and rose, marbled. 1 foot . A F C ; O 6 COLUMOMMTA.. Nat. Orp., Polemoniacee. 402 Collomia Scarlet. Flowers in clusters; from Chili. 14 feet. : ‘ 6 : : 403 —— Grandiflera. Saffron color; from North America. 14 feet . A i é 6 COMMELINA. Nat. Orpd., Commelinacee. Very pretty free-flowering tuberous-rooted plants, with rich blue flowers, succeeding i in any rich soil. Half-hardy perennial, but flowering the first year. 404. Commelina Coslestis. Sky-blue; Mexico. 1}feet . 3 7 6 ; 405 —— Alba. White; extremely beautiful; from Mexico. 1% feet . 4 BOO ———= Wa Ane gdtd.! 5, lUS ANG White SitdpeGu)) ure) Men) sie fis Wile iu a |e Tillis aeahe CONOCLAINIUM.. Nat. Orp., Composite. A greenhouse evergreen shrub, with beautiful, large clusters of Ageratum-like flowers ; succeeds in a light, rich soil. Greenhouse shrubs. 407 Conoclinium lanthinum. Pale-blue; very handsome; from Brazil. 2 feet. : 0 CONVOLVULUS. Nat. Orp., Convolvulacee. A beautiful, free-flowering, and remarkably showy class of plants, with exceedingly hand- some, rich-colored flowers, producing in beds and mixed borders an unusually brilliant effect, either in distinct colors, ribboned or mixed beds. Half-hardy annuals. 408 Convolvulus Minor Tricolor. Rich violet-purple, with white centre; trailer . . 409 — Splendens. Rich violet; white centre . : : BE onda gre, es 410 —— Striped. Blue; beautifully striped with white ; taller. bata iaty) Bes ia Aelia Ny iite; peautiial tragler gi.) co. 62 si gaan. ayelyh Stauth te casos goal Ye 412 —— Good Mixed . . :. . «= . of ibis! oy angele ie diag Sheree eMba ee 413 —— Flora Pleno. A new double variety; from France . A SHA 414 —— Monstrosus. Deep violet-purple; extremely large and doe rate Shaan 415 —— Subceruleus. Dove-color; trailer; very pretty; from Levant 416 —— Cantabricus Stellatus. Flower of a beautiful pink, with pure white Soe aah in the centre, and are produced in the greatest profusion. It forms a splendid bedding-plant, and is exceedingly elegant in hanging-baskets 4i7 —— Mauritanicus. A beautiful creeper, with silvery foliage and lovely blue oe fine for hanging-baskets and rock-work Se ee . 5 . atteos 418 - Mixed. Good assortment of colors Bitten! HSRICR oem CIGAT MELE gs ig Extra Mixed. All the finest varieties . ; 6 ‘ 2 : 5 Z CONVOLVULUS (Major). Nar. Orpv., Convolvulacee. (See Morning Glory.) COLUMBINE. Nat. Orp., Ranunculaceae. Columbine in varieties. (See Aquilegia.) 05 05 .05 05 .05 05 205 05 .05 05 eLO tog 05 05 05 05 05 .10 .10 10 25 a2 05 25 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE COSMANTHOUS. Nat. Orp., Hydrophyliacee. A neat little plant, with prettily fringed flowers of a somewhat spreading habit. Cosmanthus Fimbriatus. Lilac and white. Hardy annual; from North America. OT SS el lial fetes oe ee ee ee ee $0.05 COSMIDIUM. Nat. Orp., Composite. Cosmidium Burridgeanum. An elegant annual; grows about two feet high, with beautiful Coreopsis-like flowers, with remarkable rich crimson, brown centre, and golden-orange, yellow border. Admirably adapted for brilliant-colored groups or marginal lines sear + % eee Oe tees COSMEA. Nat. Orp., Composite. Cosmea Grandiflora. A hardy annual, with large lilac flowers of Dahlia form. 2 feet —— Atropurpurea. Purplish-crimson. 2 feet . Spm = > COIX. Nar. Orp., Graminacee. Coix Lachryma (Job’s Tears). A very curious ornamental grass, having seeds which have the appearance of large tears; from East Indies. COWSLIP. Nat. Orp., Primulacee. Favorite, early, free-flowering plants, which should be extensively grown for filling the beds and borders of spring flower-gardens. Hardy perennial. 425 Cowslip, New Giant. Mixed; very large. Three-quartersfoot . . . 426 —— Fine mixed. From Britain. Three-quarters foot Sate ee CUCUMTIS (Ornamentat CucumBerR) Nat. Orp., Cucurbitacea. A most interesting tribe of plants, remarkable for luxuriance and rapidity of growth, which, if the soil be rich, is truly marvellous. Treat the same as the cucumber, and train against a wall or trellis, or in any way that may be desired. Cucumis Flexuosus, commonly known as the Snake Cucumber, is most singularly interesting in its fruit. Half-hardy annuals, ‘ Cubumies Acutanguius.. Curious forms . . « 2 6» «© »*,e » Aradac. Fruit small, growing in pairs; yellow . . +. .« -« Dipsacus. Pale-yellow; Teasle-like; fine . . . as: air aan Flexuosus (Snake Cucumber). Very peculiar, growing three feet long . Melochito. Variegated; brown and yellow . See tee rere Meduliferus. Scarlet and thomy . ° Mixed. The above mixed CUCURBITA (ORNAMENTAL GourDs). Nat. Orv., Cucurbitacee. The tribe of Cucurbita or Gourds are well known as producing some of the most curiously shaped of all fruits, and being, like the Cucumis, of extremely rapid growth, are very desira- ble for covering trellis-work of arbors, &c., the varied and fantastic forms of the fruit add- ing a peculiar charm to the luxuriance of the foliage. 434 Cucurbita Digitata. A rapid grower, with fine-cut foliage marbled with white. The fruits are a beautiful dark-green striped with white. A splendid variety . . 435 Leucantha Longissima. A curious variety, from four to six feet long . 436 Melopepo Variegata. A small variety; greenandyellow . . . 437 —- Maxima. Green and yellow . ‘ : ‘ ‘ . s ° 438 Powder-horn. Powder-horn-shaped . . . «© «© « -« 439 Mixed. Above varietiesmixed . . . .« (For other varieties, see Gourds.) CUPHEA. Nat. Orp., LZythracea. A highly ornamental and exceedingly beautiful genus of profuse-blooming plants, valuable for the ornamentation of the flower-house, drawing-room, and flower-garden. If sown early, they can be used for bedding-plants the first year. 440 Cuphea Galcottiana. A new species, with flowers nearly black; remarkable x Se 441 —— Platycentra. Well-known variety; flowers scarlet, black, and white; fine for pot- colters 2. 400 St ae A ek 8 oe 442 —— Strygulosa (coarse-haired). Scarletandyellow . . . «|. 443 —— Silenoides. Dark crimson-brown; a fine variety. Half-hardy annual 444 —— Zimapani. A new variety, with large violet-red flowers ee TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 37 | | PRICE CYCLANTHERA. Nat. Orp., Cucurbitacee. Curious bird-shaped gourds, of a very ornamental character; rapid climbers ; thrives in any rich soil in a warm situation. Very desirable for covering arbors, trellis-work, &c, Half-hardy annuals. 445 Cyclanthera Explodens. An elegant new climber, as hardy and as fast a grower as the Cyclanthera Pedata, with handsome foliage, and pretty oval-shaped fruits, explod- ing with a loud noise when ripe, and thus distributing their seeds = ‘ $o.25 446 —— Pedata. Graceful slender-habited climbing-plants, with pendant branches of ele- gant balloon-like seed-pods ; a novel plant, of easy culture. 15 feet . CYCLAMEN. Nat. Orp., Primulacee. Few plants present a more gay appearance in the early spring months than the Cyclamen. From November to May, they enliven the greenhouse with their singularly shaped and various-colored flowers, often in such masses as to eclipse many more stately and conspicu- ous objects; yet, with such decorative qualities, they are but sparingly cultivated. Half- hardy perennial. Cyclamen Africanum (Macrophyllum). White and rose; fine foliage; from Africa. Three-quarters foot A : 6 é 5 5 A d 0 fs Hederzfolium. Exceedingly pretty; from Britam. Half foot . . 5 : Persicum. White and pink; a charming sweet-scented variety; from Cyprus. Half foot Se oariauls ¢ A ° ; ; C C E ‘ Vernum. A splendid variety . aie a Pas aioli, Piatt: wie are gt Daye Mixed e o ° e ° ° ° ° e ° e ° e e ° CYTISUS. Nat. Orp., Leguminosee. An extremely useful free-flowering, ornamental tribe of shrubs, equally valuable for the decoration of the conservatory, drawing-room, and flewer-garden ; succeeding in any ordi- nary soil. Greenhouse shrubs. 452) Cytisus Attleyanus,) “Avsplendidstmub 6.0.0 3 ew vn ee we 453 -—— Ramosissimus Superbus. Beautiful yellow; from Spain . . . . . CYPRESS VINE (Iromeza Quamoctir). Nat. Orp., Coxvolvulacee. . 454 Cypress Vine, Scarlet. A tender, climbing annual, with graceful foliage and scar- let flowers; seed should not be planted in open ground before the last of May or first of June. rs feet . . . re crete Ge RY, 455 —— White. Variety of the preceding . . . »« » «© «© « 456 —— Rosea. Rese-color . LILIFUTIAN OR BOUQUET DAHLIA. (See next page.) AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE DAHLIA. Nat. Orp., Composite. A noble autumn-flowering plant. The seed offered by us has been saved from one of the best prize collections. Half-hardy perennial. ‘457 Dahlias, Good Mixed. A fine assortment of colors . 453 — Extra Fine. Saved from a choice prize collection . » 459 —— Liliputian. Dwarf variety; beautiful . . . . DAISY. Nat. Orp., Composite. (See Bellis Perennis.) DAUDUBENTONTIA. Nat. Ornp., Leguminose. Very handsome, free-flowering, elegant greenhouse shrubs, succeeding in sandy loam. 460 Daubentonia Punicea. Vermilion; from Spain. 4 feet 5 : 2 ; 3 461 —— Tripetiana. Scarlet; from Buenos Ayres. 3 feet - - = : DATURA WRIGHTI! (one-fifth natural size). DATURA. Nat. OrpD., Solanacee. A tribe of highly ornamental plants, producing large, sweet-scented, trumpet-shaped flow- ers of the most attractive character, and succeeding in most any rich soil. The roots may be preserved in and through the winter in a dry cellar. Half-hardy perennials. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 39 PRICE Datura, Wright’s, or Meteloides (Datura Wrightii). A beautiful plant, producing flowers which are of extraordinary size, pure white at the centre, and passing im- perceptibly to a lilac-blue at the border. The roots can be taken up in the au- tumn, and preserved through the winter, in the same manner as the Dahlia. 2 to 3feet . r 3 - is < 5 é : 5 = 4 ' 3 0.10 Carthageniensis. A new variety; comes highly recommended, and described as having very large flowers; white. 3 feet CP aa INL heh Sah. |) cos ia Humilis Flore Pleno. Double-yellow EOE Rap mente INTIMA iii go IE — Chlorantha. A magnificent new variety, producing a profusion of deep golden-yellow flowers, very large, double, and sweet-scented; in bloom a long time. 2 feet 5 : 0 : ° ° c 0 < 0 6 Fastuosa Alba. Double-white. 2feet. . © « 6 .« «© — Wiolacea. Violet-double. 2 feet. Sf ae Migchur el ie. Ma) DELPHINIUM. Nat. OrpD., Ranunculacee. A highly ornamental genus of splendid profuse-flowering plants, of an unusually high decorative character. When planted in large beds or groups, their gorgeous spikes of flow- ers, of almost endless shades, from pearl-white to the very richest and deepest blue, render them the most conspicuous and striking objects in the flower-garden or pleasure-ground. They delight in a deep, highly enriched soil, With the exception of Delphinium Cardio- petalum, they are all hardy perennials. 468 Delphinium, Chinese. Finest mixed; one of the most desirable of the tribe. 25 f. . 469 —— Cardiopetalum. MDeep-blue; heart-shaped. Hardy annual; from Pyrenees. tfoot . 5 5 : f : 5 peices C ite Ceelestimum Grandiflorum. Celestial blue; long spikes; very handsome. 3 feet Elatum (Bee Larkspur). Blue. 3feet . . . eta ts : . . Formosum. New flowers; large color; exquisite blue, with white; will flower the first season from seeds; finest of the tribe. 2 feet. ‘ c Grandiflorum. -Dark-blue; fine . . . Hybridum. Finemixed. 3feet . . . Intermedia. Blue; a fine variety. 3 feet Iveryanum. Deep-blue; extra. 3 feet . Perfecta Plena. Light-blue . . 6 3 Punicea. Reddish-purple. 3 feet . A 6 Wheelerti. Fine-blue. 3 feet . 3 : sj ° C Hendersonii. Splendid, large blue flowers; extra fine. 23 feet Atroviolaceum. MDark-violet . 3 adh bite bi nuWe: Bois aicparhirg 470 47\ 472 473 474. 475 476 477 478 479 480 Agi Been ee DIGITALAS (Foxctove) Nar. Orpv., Scrophulariacee. The Digitalis are too well known toneed description. They are all useful and ornamental for general flower-garden purposes, and may be introduced into the shrubbery with fine effect, as their tall, spire-like spikes, crowned with their large thimble or bell-shaped flowers, will contrast finely with the green foliage of the shrubs. They are all hardy biennials, from three to four feet high. 482 Digitalis, Good Mixed. A fine assortment of colors 483 —— Extra Mixed. All the newest kinds. 3 feet 484 Grandiflora. Large-flowered; yellow. 3 feet 485 Purpurea. Common purple variety. 3 feet . 426 Alba. Pure white. 3 feet . ‘3 : ‘ 487 Ferruginea. Brown. 2 feet . aa 488 Aurea. Golden. 3 feet . C ; 6 489 Lutea. Vellow. 3 feet . % 3 ; 5 : 6 490 Gloxinioides. New and beautiful gloxinia-shaped flowers; extra spotted. 491 Cantua. White, tipped withblak. . . . 492 Hybrida. Pink; newandfine . . . . Ha DIDYMOCARPUS. Nat. Orp., Cyrtandacee. Exceedingly pretty greenhouse plant, flowering in bunches; succeeding best in light peaty soil. 493 Didymocarpus Humboldtianus. Blue; very pretty . 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE DIDISCUS CAZERULEA, DIDISCUS. Nat. Orp., Umbellifere. Didiscus Czrulea. Blue; a distinct and elegant plant; from Australia. Half-hardy annual, x1foot . 5 3 : 3 3 3 : = = . ; $0.10 DIANTHUS. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee. A magnificent genus, which embraces some of the must popular flowers in cultivation. The Carnation, Picotee, Pink, and Sweet William, all ‘‘ household words,’’ belong to this genus. ‘The Chinese varieties may be considered the most beautiful and effective of our hardy annuals ; the double and single varieties, with their rich and varied colors, in beds or masses, are remarkably attractive ; while the recently introduced species, Dianthus Hedde- wigii and Dianthus Laciniatus, with their large and rich-colored flowers, three to four inches in diameter, close, compact habit, and profusion of bloom, are unsurpassed for effectiveness in beds and mixed borders. Dianthus Caryophyllus. (See Carnation Pink) . . . .«. .« — Barbatus. (See Sweet William) . : : c : : : : - — Atrorubens. Dark-red; handsome; hardy biennial; flowers first year from seed. 1 foot Chinensis (Indian Pink). Mixed 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 color, approaching to black, are often combined in the same flower, with edgings of white, pink, and other colors; about one foot high, and of the easiest culture : : : ; : — Fine Double, Mixed. Same as above; selected from finest doyble flowers — Alba. Double-white; very fine : —— Marginata. White and rose-striped . . . - .« «+ «= -« — Albus Pictus. White-marbled, with rose; beautifully fringed. Hardy annual : - : - ‘ : . . i : . : : — Heddewig’s. wi maar nelepctertay wt) ee hue Sigh AEE MA ue } eh ar a ae ee = : i eine se ale pars iia ave Pad aay i i oe he ‘i x ag. ht Mis d (Pie See page 43 FERN, SILVER TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 4I NO. PRICE 505 Dianthus Chinensis Laciniatus. A beautiful variety. The colors are pure white, flesh, rose, various shades of red, carmine, violet, purple, and rich maroon, some being selfs, others striped and spotted ; all very delicately cut or fringed. Hardy ann. $0.10 506 —— — Laciniatus, fl. pl. A double variety of the preceding; very fine 507 Imperialis, fl. pl. Mixed; a fine double variety; annuals; from China. 508 Aiba. White, hardy perennial; from Britain . ; 5 cC : 3 5 509 Rubra. "Pinks very fine fhardy perenmali's s) ) 4s 29 Ve Oo se ho een 511 Hybridus Corymbosus. A beautiful new hybrid ; large double flower hates 512 Moschatus (double garden-pink). Finest double-mixed; hardy perennial . 3 313 Plumarius (Pheasant-eye Pink). White or pink, with dark eye. The flowers are deeply fringed or feathered; very fragrant. Hardy perennial . ° 0 Veitchii (Veitchs Hybrid). Beautiful cluster of flowers; pure white, with crimson 510 —— Hispanicus. Finest mixed; from Spain. Hardy annual . : ; . - 54 — centre. Hardy perennial 515 —— Dunneiti Superba. A beautiful hybrid oar sith corynibs e very nbc ae crimson flowers. 1foot. . . age eae 5 516 —— Garnierianus (Garnier’s Pink), A beautiful Recehtsrawing varieey, flowenne freely through the summer; mixed colors. 13 feet . C 5 5 : 517 —— Guttatus. Red and white; very dwarf; fine for edgings Sak coer tej tiie : 5igi——— Incatnatus.,), Rich\crmson-scarlets ai i\) oc hoe. se a DODECATHEON (American Cowstir). Nat. Orv., Primulacee. 519 Dodecatheon Media. A pretty little border-plant, with flowers similar to the Cyclamen. Mixed; red and white. 1 foot . ‘ 4 , é aye 5 A DOLICHOS 9(Hvacintu Bean). Nat. Orv., Leguminosae. Beautiful climbing-plants ; flowers in clusters; treatment much the same as the common bean. ‘Tender annuals. 520 Dolichos Lablab. Purple; from East Indies . ; : ° : 5 A : 5 521 —— — Alba. White; from East Indies . 3 6 : 5 ; 2 aly A 522 —— -—— Mixed. Theabove varietiesmixed . 4 é ‘ aes . 523 —— Giganteus. A hardy ornamental climber; from East Tees. Sete Ne Velen be DICTAMINYUS (Fraxinetta). Nat. Orv., Rutacee. A very fine hardy perennial. The leaves have a very pleasant smell, like lemon-peel, when rubbed. The seeds often remain in the ground several months before vegetating. 524 Dictamnus Aiba. White; fromsouth of Europe. 2feet . . F Pedi CRD 525 -—— Rubra. Crimson; from south of Europe. 2 feet . Sg tr ET SOY rag ECCREMOCARPUS. Nat. Orp., Bignoniacee. (See Calampelis Scabra.) EGG-PLANT. Nat. Orp., Solanaceae. (See Aubergine.) ERYSIMUM. Nat. Orp., CrucYere. Very showy, free-flowering, handsome hardy annuals; very effective in beds, mixed bor- ders, or ribbons; succeed in any light, rich soil. Hardy annuals. 526 Ers aan Arkansanum. Sulphur-yellow; very handsome; from North America. 1xfeet . fs 6 c : 527 —=— Barbarianum Wateaaturn! Welle isliane pretty variegated wyfeet. . 528 —— Peroffskianum. Ovange; very showy; from Palestine. ri feet . . . .« EUCALYPTUS (Gum-Trez). Nar. Orv., Myrtacee. A tall and handsome fast-growing greenhouse shrub, suitable for conservatory decoration ; thrives in peat and sandy loam. 529 Eucalyptus Floribunda. White; from Holland. 1rofeet . . .° . © « EPACRIS. Nat. Orv., Zpacridacee. A well-known genus of extremely beautiful and interesting plants, flowering most pro- fusely during the winter. Greenhouse shrub. 530 Epacris, Fine Mixed. Saved from a splendid collection a2) FATA SE Pee =, 6 25 ~10 -10 10 65 10 10 205 -10 -I10 10 -10 10 a5 05 .05 05 .10 05 205, 10 10 05 .25 .28 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE TFERICA (Hzatu). Nar. Orv., Zricacee. A well-known genus of extremely beautiful and interesting plants, flowering most pro- fusely, and especially effective from their compact, close habit of growth. Both the hardy and greenhouse varieties require a sandy peat. 531 Ericas, Finest Mixed. A choice selection; from Cape of Good Hope. 2 feet . $0.25 ERYTEHRINA. Nar. Or. Leguminose. A magnificent genus of half-hardy shrubs, with fine leaves, and beautiful, brilliant scarlet flowers, borne on spikes from one to one and a half feet long. They may be taken up in the fall, and kept in perfect preservation during the winter in a dry cellar, the roots covered with half dry earth: when taken up, the branches should be well cut back, say to within four inches of the previous year’s growth. Plant them out in May, and they will flower beautifully three or four times in the course of the summer. 532 Erythrina Corallodendron (Coral-tree). Scarlet; from West Indies. 1ofeet . 4 ene 533 —— Hendersonii. Scarlet. 4 feet 2 4 : : 4 2 - : er 534 —— Laurifolia. Scarlet; from South America. 4 feet A. a ae Ep et = 535 —— Crista Galli. Scarlet; from Brazil. 10 feet . = , - - “ = yeas ESCHSCHOLTZIA. Nat. Orp., Papaveracee. Annual plants, with showy flowers; natives of California; on which account, the first species introduced was called the California Poppy ; exceedingly profuse, blossoming from June until frost. Hardy annual. 536 Eschscholtzia California. Bright yellow, with rich orange centre; from California. af00t._. 5 - = - s - . - ‘ . si 2 : 5 ; es 537 —— Compacta. Yellow and orange; from California. 1foot . . . «. «+ .05 538 —— Crocea. Deep orange ; from California . ; - : E - E E . .05 539 —— —— Alba. White; from California . x" = - " .05 540 -—— Tenuifolia. Primrose, with orange centre ; very compact; from California. Half ft. .o5 EUCHARIDIUM. Nat. Orp., Onagracee. Exceedingly pretty,.profuse-flowering, compact-growing plants, very effective for bedding, edging, or ribboning; succeeds in common garden soil. Hardy annuals. 541 Eucharidium Grandiflorum. Deeprose-shaded pink. 1foot . . «.« .« « +10 542 —— —— Album. Pure white; beautiful . 2 - a a? ae » sa. 543 ——- —— Roseum. Rose; very pretty ¥ - : » . vib e~ oo ERAG ROSTIS. Nar. Orp., Gramineae. Ornamental grasses ; suitable for winter bouquets. 544 Eragrostis Elegans (Love-grass). Fromsouth of Europe . . .«.« « « e« .O§5 B45 so »Cylindrifolia:...From ‘China 2.4. (0 5. &°. eG GN Gedbae) selteeee ) ees ERIANTHOUS. Nat. Orp., Graminzee. 546 Erianthus Ravenna. This is a bold-looking, reed-like grass, from four to six feet high, with a fine foliage, resembling much in appearance the Pampas grass; rare. Half-hardy perennial ; from south of Europe ; ‘ » “ 2 : Sweat ELEUSINE. Nat. Orp., Gramineae. Ornamental grasses ; light and graceful. 547 Eleusine Coracana. From East Indies . ss : i : . ; 2 . ee co) —— Indicum. From East Indies . . : ‘ : . * . 2 2 > en , EUTOCA. Nat. Orp., Aydrophyllacee. Showy, free-flowering plants, suitable for beds or mixed borders; succeeds in any light, rich soil. Hardy annuals. 549 Eutoca Alba Stricta. White, striped with blue. 1 foot P ¥ . ; : ages tS 550 —— Multiflora. Lavender. 1 foot : . : : é : ; 4 ts au aOR 551 —— Ortgiesiana. Quite new; from Mexico; flower light, and dark-lilac with white . .25 552 —— Wrangeliana. Lilac; pretty . ‘ : - ‘ oe “ i : "Or EUCNIDE. Nat. Orp., Loasacee. _ Acharming golden-blossomed plant ; alike effective and showy in mixed borders or grown in pots for conservatory decoration. Succeeds in a light, rich soil. Half-hardy annual. 564 Eucnide Bartonoides. Primrose; from Mexico . " : : 4 G : ~ aD TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 43 NO. PRICE EUPATORIUM. Nat. Orp., Composite. A pretty class of herbaceous plants, with bunches of showy floweis. Hardy perennials. 565 Eupatorium Argeratoides. White; fine for border Ae usa Meme et YS Waa fo.10 mag ——= SPiraseri.. White: from Carolia, riteeh Nah Scalil as eule, Aiea seeeene GX 567 —— Corymbosum. Blue; from Europe. 1 foot . : on. V's Pn Mantle, 3kO 568 —— Aromatica. White; large heads. 2 feet 2 3 “ : 5 CG - 6 le) 569 —— Superbum. White; newspecies; fine. 2feet . : “ : 6 5 ero ETERNAL FLOWERS. Nat. Orp., Composite. (See Helichrysum and Xeranthemum.) EUPHORBIA. Nat. Orp., Exuphorbiacee. 571 Euphorbia Variegata. A very pretty variegated foliaged plant. Tender annual . 05 BENZ ILGIA. Nat. Orp., Polemoniacee. A splendid, profuse-blooming, neat little plant of dwarf growth, very effective in small beds, vases, or rustic baskets or boxes for conservatory or window decoration; remains in flower the whole summer ; thrives best in a light, rich soil, and requires to Le well supplied with moisture. 572 Fenzilia Dianthiflora. Rosy-lilac, crimson centre, with yellow anthers; hardy annual; from California. 13 feet Hie) dctfiee ae Ree i : ‘ s Le EA ©. 25 BERNS. Nat. Orp., Polypodiacee. This graceful and magnificent tribe is too well known and highly appreciated to need de- scription. From the seeds we offer, the amateur has the certainty of raising many elegant and graceful varieties. Delights m peaty, sandy soil. 573 Ferns Adiantums. Fine mixed PASS TNO Si eR a ea ay An a 2 ol a rT 574 —— PterisArgyrea. Beautifully variegated with silver . . . .« «© « 225 575 —— —— Goldenand Silver. Finest Mixed . .~ . .« © © © © 125 576 —— Mixed. Choicest greenhouse and stove varieties. . . . .« «© « .25 FABIANA. Nat. Orp., Solanacee. A handsome Erica-like greenhouse shrub, a profuse bloomer, and of the easiest culture. Thrives best in sandy peat. we rabianiaumpricata. “White; from) Chili. 2ifeetss Gy Ah a Fie eh ey oe 28 REVERE EW (Pyreturum). Composite. Handsome, free-flowering, highly ornamental plants, producing a fine effect in the mixed flower and shrubbery borders. Succeeds in any rich soil. 578 Feverfew, Doukle White. A beautiful bedding plant, blooming all the season; half- hardy. 1 foot . z 3 6 5 ° sea : 5 c a - 10 ELLOS ADONIS. Nat. Orp., Ranunculacee. 5890 Flos Adonis. Handsome foliage, with blood-red flowers; very pretty. Hardy annual. .os FORGE LT-ME-NOT. Nat. Orpv., Boraginace. (See Myosotis.) ERAXINE DTA. Nat. Ord. Rutacee. (See Dictamnus.) FOXGLOVE. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. (See Digitalis.) FRENCH HONEYSUCKLE. Nat. Orb, Leguminosae. 584 French Honeysuckle (Hedysarum) Mixed. A fine border-plant ; red and white mixed; from Italy. Hardy perennial. 3 feet . b 5 : . 4 : 5 2) Os EOUCHSIA. Nat. Orp., Oxagracee. These beautiful plants are natives of South America, and have, until lately, been treated as greenhouse plants; but the greater number are now considered among the more orna- mental of our hardy exotics ; they grow freely in the open ground, and enliven our flower- gardens during the whole summer with their beautiful flowers. Half-hardy perennials. 585. Fuchsia. From named varieties; superb : 5 : 5 “ c 5 : 350 586 —— Good Mixed. Including many fine varieties sieht. «JU. et epamameees aeitwieatih «2225 44 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. PRICE EUNKIA (Day Lity). Nar. Orp., Liliaceae. 587 Funkia Cerulea. Very showy hardy border-plant, with blue flower. i} feet . $0.10 588 —— Liliastrum. Lilac-variegated foliage. 13 feet 2 s - ; 2 > 590 —— Sieboldii. Light-blue; fine. 15 feet . . 3 ae a vay - . GAILLARDIA. Nar. Orp., Composite. _ Showy and universally admired plants, and among the gayest ornaments of summer flower- ing annuals; of the easiest culture. Will thrive in almost any garden-soil or situation, and fine for masses. Hardy annual. 591 Gaillardia Picta (painted). Orange, red, and yellow; fine. 1 foot - E 5 ; 592 —— Alba Marginata. White-edged; fine . . . «2. «6 «© +© « - 593 —— Picta Coccinea. Scarlet ; very showy 4 b E : 2 - : : 594 —— Grandiflora Hybrida. Rich crimson and yellow flowers; very large 595 —— Richardsonii. Orange, with brown centre; very fine. 1} feet . 4 ~ 596 —— Wellsiana. Yellowand red; fine. 1} feet . ; : . - - - 597 —— Mixed. The above varietiesmixed. . . - — : ae ae GAURA. Nat. Orp., Onagrariz. A plant of ee and graceful habit, with spikes of white and red-tinted flowers; a profuse bloomer. Half-hardy annual. 600 GauraLindheimerii. Very pretty. 2feet . - : 7 a . GALEGA (Goat’s Ruz) Nat. Orv., Leguminosae. Very pretty pea-shaped flower ; of easy culture. Hardy perennial. 601 Galega Lilacina. Fine lilac. 2 feet pee Ws. Ee © le ee ee aw 602 —— Orientalis. White. 24 . : ; : 3 3 : ; 5 s 603 —— Offiicinalis. White. 3 feet . 2 H - “ : e “ ; . . GARDOQUIA. Nat. Orp., Ladiata. A pretty dwarf-growing plant, continuing in bloom for several months; well worth culti- vating on account of its large, showy flowers. Hardy perennial. 604 Gardoquia Betonicoides. Pink; from Mexico. 3 feet. . . .« «© .« GERANIUM (PEvarcinium). Nat. Orpv., Geraniacea. There are few plants more easily grown, or that better repay the care of the cultivator, than geraniums, or, as they are more properly called, pelargonums. The seeds we offer are selected with great care from some of the finest collections in Europe, and may be depended upon as being the finest in every respect. Half-hardy perennials. 605 Geranium, Good Mixed . . : ; . A : ; " : ; 606 —— Finest Mixed. Saved from the finest fancy varieties . . . ae 607 —— French Hybrids (Odiers). New spotted varieties; very fine sy 608 —— Scarlet. Very fine for bedding and pot-culttre . - 2 . : ; . 610 —— Mixed. Saved from a named collection of scarlet, salmon, rose, and white flower- ing varieties . : . es * . : ; : ote S ° GESNERA. Nat. Orp., Gesneracee. Showy hothouse plants, generally with scarlet flowers: they require a light, rich soil. Perennial bulbs. 611 Gesnera, Finest Mixed. A fine collection, embracing an assortment of colors GEUM,. Nat. Orp., Rosacee. kis showy, long-blooming, hardy plants; succeed best in a sandy loam. Har ly 3e- renni 612 Geum Coccineum. Scarlet; from Chili. 2 feet —— 613 —— —— Superbum. Scarlet; a fine variety; from Chili afeet . . . 614 —— Grandiflora. A fine, large-flowered variety . . . ° ° Seb . 615 —— Macrophyllum. Afinenewvariety . 2. 2. «© «© «© “se «© « GENTIANA. Nat. ORD. Gentianacee. Very useful perennials. Gentiana Acaulis, which has large, deep-blue Guess theert e small flowers, if grown in deep, rich loam, makes a splendid edging in early summer: all kinds make interesting rock-plants. . . . a «10 -10 Io 05 05 -I0 «10 +19 -I0 -10 -I0 25 10 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 616 Gentiana Acaulis. Beautiful blue; from Wales. One-quarter foot . . .- 617 —— Asclepiadea (swallow-wort). Blue; fine; from Australia. One-quarter foot 618 —— Cruciata. Dark-blue; flowers in cluster 619 -——= Mixed. Above varieties mixed . ° ae POG Aty fs} ea ¢ Ka Onan Oe 7) Si ae RE Es (> m, Coca ‘3 jk f - | a ay S Feat FA NOS r') GAILLARDIA. GAZANTIA. Nat. Orp., Composite. Amongst the most effective of bedding plants ; its brilliantly colored and strikingly marked flowers are produced in great abundance, and are very effective for beds or ribboning; very beautiful. Half-hardy perennial. 620 Gazania Splendens. From Cape of Good Hope. 1 foot 6 : GILIA. Nat. OrD., Polemoniacee. This is a very 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 three-colored variety is the prettiest, and lasts the longest in bloom. Hardy annual. 6205 Gilia Achillcefolia. Lilac; from California. 14 foot . 62! —— —— Alba. A very fine variety, with pure white flowers 622 —— California. Pale-lilac. ri feet . : : i 46 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE : NO. PRICE 623 Gilia Capitata. Sky-blue. Three-quartersfoot . . . : ; $0.05 624 —— Laciniata. A distinct variety, blooming in the aires Seine ties: Three- quarters foot . 25 625 —— Tricolor. Yellow eye, euomegded eS a prgple ring ae = te Aint I ae - 05 626 —— Rosea. Flowers, rosy-tinted. Three-quarters foot ste oie es GLADIOLUS. Nat. Orn. Irvidacee. 627 Gladiolus Gandavensis, Mixed. The seeds we offer of this beautiful summer-flowering bulb were saved from an amateur collection of prize varieties, and may be relied upon as being of superior quality. Half-hardy bulbs. We would also call atten- tion to our list of Gladiolus and summer-flowering bulbs 25 GLOBE AMARANTH OUS. Nat. OrpD., Amarantacee. 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 several years. The sceds are rather slow to v egetate in the open ground, the orange in particular, which seldom starts without bottom heat, and then very reluctantly. ‘Tender annual. 628 Globe Amaranthus (Gomphrena). Crimson; fime. 2feet . «) ) ie 05 620 —— —— Variegated. From India. 2 feet is. + NS .05 631 —- —— White. From India. 2 feet F Rees 4 sn 05 632 —— —— Orange (Hoveyiz). From New Mexico. 2feet. «2« 6 «© «+ « 05 633 —— —— Flesh-color. From India. 2 feet AS” SORT e.)=3=—ls GLOXINIA. Nat. Orp., Gesneracee. A superb genus of stove-plants, producing in great profusion beautiful flowers of the rich- est and most beautiful. Thrives best in sandy peat andloam. Hothouse bulbs. 634 Gloxinia Erecta. Saved from a fine collection 2 ‘ ; “ . . ae .50 635 -—— Finest Hybrid. From finest-named flowers. . . , ae .50 636 —— Good Mixed . . . . hs 2) i wo ae 25 GNAPHALIUOM. Nat. Orp., Composite. Fine everlasting flowers, useful for making dry bouquets ; will grow in any common garden soil. Half- -hardy ; annual. -10 637 Gnaphalium Fetidum. Yellow. 2feet. . . . «. - GODETTIA. Nat. Orb. Onagrecee. All the varieties of Godetia are well worth growing, and indeed no garden can be said to be complete without them : their profuseness of bloom and delicate tints of color have long rendered them universal favorites. 638 Godetia Alba. Pure white. 1} feet . : . = . P 639 —— Bifrons. Rose-lilac, blotched with carmine . “ - “ = ; - 3 640 —— Insignis. Redlilac-purple blotches. . . . « « « -« 641 —— Lindleyana. Peach-lilac; carmine centre . alae : 2 642 —— fRubicunda. Rosy-lilac, withrubycentre . “ Sel * 643 —— -—— Splendens. This is a very fine variety, differing tenuis the Se thaestiiage larger, brighter color . 644 —— —— The Bride. Cie aneee thao of pure Ey sg a aed at brilliant mance at baseiof corolla =, es mw, ek acs ate aed ae < 645 —— — Mixed. The above mixed; choice Se eT Ue ae 646 , ——.. ——. | Mixed... Fine mixed... ... .- . «tin Ldn ee en Geen ee GOURDS. Nat. OrD., Cucurbitacee. 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 desirable for covering the trellis-work of arbors, ‘&c. ; the varied and fantastic forms of the fruit adding a peculiar charm to the luxuriance of the foliage. Tender annual. 647 Gourds, Bottle. A very useful variety . - aie age : Bye - 648 .—— Pear-shaped...Pwopolerd..-. .. «vee bee Soe & . 649 —— Apple-striped. Veryormamental. . . . . «© « -~ 650 —— Egg-shaped. Resemblinganegg . eee Pheer! | eerie 651 —— Hercules’ Club. Club-shaped; curious a ee A. Sot. 652 —— Long-fruited. Some very fine ones 0 Veh i eee eae C5 05 -I0 10 .r0 .10 654 —— Orange. Inthe formofanorange. . «6, «© © «© « ss) © « 0 655 —— Mixed. The above mixed ay Mean eUh Nema \ Bayete cient SMM a. 5 JO GRAMMAN THES. Nat. Orp., Crassulacee. A charming, profuse-flowering class of miniature plants, with beautiful star-shaped flowers, delighting in warm, sunny situations, and especially effective in rock-work, rustic-baskets, or edging. “Half -hardy annual. 656 Grammanthes Gentianoides. Rich orange-scarlet; from Cape of Good Hope. 4 ft. .25 657 —— Cinnabarina. Crimson-scarlet. Quarter foot 6 : é 4 6 : 25 658 —— Lutea. Yellow. Quarterfoot. . . Pu eguh yy ra cate tia SE | GYNERIUM (Pampas Grass). Nat. OrvD., Graminacee. 660 Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). This is, without exception, the most stately growing species of grass known. In stature it rivals the Bamboo, attaining, in its native plains (South America), from ten to fifteen feet in height. Splendid speci- mens, ro feet high, with ten to twenty spikes of flowers, were exhibited last year at the exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. In northern lati- tudes, it should be protected in winter by removing to the cellar or cold frame. South of Washington it will probably prove hardy. MHalf-hardy perennial. (Seevourrensrayine yy se la Re eB ul are Sai aa N Calle\ setuas, BEDE GRANGEA. Nat. Orp.,, Graminacee. 661 Grangea Maderaspatana. A beautiful variety of ornamental grass. 1 foot . . . 10 GYPSOPHILA. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee. A pretty, free-flowering, elegant little plant, best adapted for rustic rock-work, and edg- ing ; succeeding in any garden soil. 662 Gypsophila Elegant (Gypsophila Elegans). Small, starry, purple and white flowers. Hardy annual. 1 foot . = , 5 «R05 663 —— Rose-colored. A variety of the receive: mark He dawers. ead annual. 1 foot F ‘ é 05 664 —— Muralis. Beautiful dwarf AEC fot ma Ore. ih ee flowers, hich com- pletely cover the plant. Hardy annual. Half foot . as : o . Pac EO 665 —— Paniculata. White, in large panicles. Hardy perennial Sa Deere Uae nmt ae S50) 666: ——, ockyana., “Hardy perennials Srifoot!. 37 eae lis, om ou ye, wus) bese oO —— SARI rAaGga Ww ELAaLGy perenmialy Elale foot ya jk a Mt ota) ol) Ye) ae tO — Steveni. White; in corymbs; fine for bouquets. Hardy perennial. 2feet. . -10 HABROTHAMNUS.. Nat. OrpD., Solanacee. Exceedingly handsome greenhouse shrubs, with beautiful bunches of brilliant-colored flow- ers of a waxy appearance, especially useful for winter and spring decoration of the conserva- tory or drawing-room. Hialf-hardy shrubs. 669 Habrothamnus Elegans. Beautiful carmine; from Mexico. 6feet . . . . .25 670 —— Fascicularis. Bright crimson; from Mexico. 6feet . . . «. ©. « .25 HARDENBERGIA.j Nat. Ord. Leguminose. A very pretty and ornamental greenhouse climber, producing a profusion of splendid pea- shaped flowers, especially suited for pillars, rafters, or wire globes. Succeeds best in peat and loam. Greenhouse shrub. 67! Hardenbergia Comptoniana. 2ofeet . : : A . : : 5 ; pees (672 eo ———eaindleyanazy - blue ; from) Swan! River. 20 feet ee on. 2g 673 —— Digitata. Purple; from Swan River. 20 feet RT aah erer uiisch mi oe ase 674 —— Lucida. Dark-violet. 20 feet ee orgs ‘ ; n Cah ac Me EET TON Man 675 —— Makoyana. Blue; from Swan River. 20 feet : : SUES. So OR eens i TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. Ay NO. PRICE ¢ 653 Gourds, Powder-horn . wells) eee NIN aan aD oy ACRE IDPS. «1 a ASA Daas be $o.10 HEARTSEASE. Nar. Orp., Violacee: (See Pansy.) HAWEWEED. Nat. Orp., Composite. 677 Hawkweed, Golden (Cress Barbata). An old but beautiful annual, of the easiest cul- ture ; begins to bloom in July, and continues till frosts ; covered with flowers, the rays of light yellow finely contrasted with the brilliant purple-brown centre. 1 ft. .05 48 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. PRICE 678 Hawkweed, White (Crvedzs Alda). A variety of the preceding, with white flowers, but of much less beauty. Hardy annual. 1 foot . 5 2 : - oe 680 —— Red. From Italy. 1 foot Piven atteeiome ko meatadtieso0meed *« 205 HELIOPHILA. Nar. Orv., Cruifere. Very useful, pretty little plants for small beds or edgings, flowering very profusely, and re- maining a long time in beauty. Thrives in any light rich soil. MHalfhardy annuals. 681 Heliophila Arabiodes. Bright-blue; very pretty for edging. Three-quarters foot ae 682 -—— Dissecta. Blue. Three-quartersfoot . . . . a tre way NS i Be 683 —— Trifida. Purple. Half foot . oo SF LIER. Tes Sins BT. oS ee 684 —— Ceerulea Stricta. Bright. 1 foot . MS PEA ot fee - 2 5 4p 684i; —— Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . = . . -10 HELIOTROPIUOM. Nat. Orv., Boraginacee. The Heliotrope is almost too well known to need recommendation. Its scent is delight- ful ; well adapted for bedding or pot-culture. Seeds sown in spring make fine plants : for summer decoration. Half-hardy perennial. 685 Heliotropium Anna Turrel. Violet : - weal tis Ashe ~ = : haem 686.°——_ ‘Corymbosa: ~“Laght-bine > (. ) “Rie Pal ees ee OC 687 —— Grandiflora. Large trusses; blue . ea ee ee ee ee 688 —— Roi des Noirs. Very dark purple. eS isthe Ret ie ee oa aes 690 —— Peruvianum. Bright-purple . ; : oe SARS oe - - SEG 691 —— ‘Triomph de Liege. . Lavender 4, peasy yae Shi «© sl lh 692 —— Voltairianum. Dark-purple . ~ ; A etl ee Pees? - 20 693. =——~\Fine“Mixed*?, G48". ™..cv\" a Ed & dn ha Site tn Gt cee See EVE LIANTHOS (Sunrtower). Nat. Orv., Composite. A splendid genus of the most showy plants, remarkable for their stately growth and the brilliancy and size of their noble flowers. Hardy annuals. 694 Helianthus Argophyllus. Yellow foliage; silky-white; from South America. 5 feet. .10 695 —— —— Striatiflorus, Fl. Pl. Flowers double; yellow, striped with chocolate- brown ; fine; compact in their growth, with beautiful silvery foliage . 2 lei 696 —— Californicus, Fl, Pl. Very large and double; from California. 5 feet 5 ~ headihia S 697 —— -—— Nanus. Dwarf variety of preceding. 3 feet : 2 : : : ~~ 698 —— Green-centred. New; fine yellow; very double, with conspicuous green certre ; one of the finest. 4 feet : * : : - : ‘ : et 700 —— Macrophyllus Giganteus (Giant Sunflower). A very large-growing variety, with only one flower; from Africa. 10 feet . : : . = ° : ar 701 —— Uniflorus. New; orange-color; saidtobeveryfine . . « « «© « «10 702 —— -—— Sulphurens. Sulphur-color. . eT ee wit ad}. CAM. 1 .*s0 HELICHRYSUM (Erernat Frowers). Nar. Orp., Composite. The Helichrysum are very ornamental in the garden, and much admired on account of the beauty of the flower when dried, which, if gathered when they first open, and carefully dried, will retain their form and color for years. They are highly prized for winter mantle- bouquets and ornaments for vases. Hardy annuals; from New Holland. 703 Helichrysum Atrosanguineum Nanum. A new dwarf ain deep-crimson ; very free-flowering. 14 feet . ob ae — - 704 —— Atrococcineum Nanum. Very dwarf; ror scarier very — ri feet. =. 10 705 —— Borussorum Rex. New; white variety; very free-flowering . ; . . -ag 706 ——. Brachyrhynchum., Yellow; fine. 4 feet ©. 2. 9. se «2 » oF 707 ——, Bracteatumy,i eto, socio: vy iceke: bos OQ ep eae eae : = 708 —— —— Album. White . AGS6 s : . - 4 ; - «* tes 709 —— -—— Nanum. Yellowdwarf. . . : .I0 710 —— Compositum Maximum. One of the baer of the cae aie very Pane and a large variety of colors mixed 2 : ee. — 711 —— Monstrosum Alba, Fl. Pl. White; large aie — ee i : : Sip pO 712 —— —— Brunenun, FI. Pl. Fine orange-scarlet and dark - ee 5 . +10 713 —— —— Luteum, FI. Pl. Double, yellow 4 : : : ‘ 4 < . a 714 —— —— Roseum. Double, rose. < : 4 ‘ . 5 : 4 & ~o 715 —— — Purpureum. Double,purple . . . .« «© « «© «© « «tO TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 49 NO. PRICE 716 Helichrysum Monstrosum, Mixed. . «© «© «© «© «© «© «© «© $o. 10 717 —— —— Nanum. Good mixture . 4 ; 6 5 6 : 2 3 .10 718 —— Leucocephalum. A pretty white-flowered variety, forming a dwarf bush covered with silvery-white flowers; from Australia . . . . «.« « « « «IO 720 —— Argenteum. A greenhouse variety A : 5 : ;: : - C 5: 828 721 —— Maritimum. A greenhouse variety s : 4 é c 3 = : he 62 722 —— Proliferum. A greenhouse variety 2 * : : ; : c 6 “25 723 —— Stahelina. White; a greenhouse variety ‘ 5 é ie aT iy A Snes HERACLEUOM. Nat. Orv. Umbellifere. 724 Heracleum Giganteum. A gigantic-growing biennial plant, with large umbelliferous flower ; adapted for wide border. 8feet . 5 ete ; Pin Mech amicy eto tich HMELIPTEHEROM. Nat. Orp., Composite. 725 Helipterum Sanfordi. Pretty dwarf-tufted everlasting, with small neat foliage, and large globular clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers. Asit grows luxuriantly in the open border, and the flowers are excellent for winter bouquets, it is a very valuable acquisition; from Australia . : f : A Seti Mipsis 5) Bite) HEMEROCAL LIS (Day-Lity). Nat. Orp., Lilacee. 726 Hemerocallis Ceruleus. Blue; afine border-plant . . . ee hee sO HIBISCUS. Nat. Orpd., Malvacee. One of the most ornamental, beautiful, and showy tribe of plants cultivated. Whether the hardy sorts be planted in mixed or shrubbery border, or the more tender varieties be grown for in-doors decoration, they are all alike characterized by the size and varied beauti- ful coiors of their flowers. 727. Hibiscus Africanus. Cream-color; rich-brown centre. Hardy annual. 13 feet . . .05 728 —— Cameronii. Striped rose; from Madagascar. Greenhouse shrub. 4 feet . . .25 730 —— Coccineus Speciosus. Scarlet; superb. Greenhouse shrub. 3 feet gt Weer 731 —— Harrisonii. Yellow. 3 feet . ; 4 a 6 5 : 5 : : . «IO 732 —— Liliflorus. Scarlet; lily-flowered. 3 feet . : Si yale 3 ‘ , 1p 733 —— Tricolor. Fine shrubby species; from Japan. 6 feet . j ; : eo 734 —— Triecnium. Straw-color; dark-brown centre. Hardy annual. rfoot. . . .o5 735 —— Palustris. Hardy perennial, with large pink flowers. 3 feet . ; : lie Sites Xe) HONESTY (Satin-Fiower). Nar. Orpv., Crucifere. 736 Honesty (Luxaria Biennis). An old plant, but singularly interesting from the transparent, silvery-like tissue or coats of the seed-vessels 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 feet § 5 ‘ f : ; c a A : . 05 HORDEUM. Nat. Orp., Gramineae. 737 Hordeum Jubatum. A fine new ornamental grass. . . «© © «© «© « 10 HUMESA. Nat. Orp., Composite. 738 Humea Elegans. One of the most beautiful of all plants for decorations in gardens and pleasure-grounds; in appearance resembling a light, graceful, drooping pyramid of innumerable ruby-red, grass-like florets, rising at first in erect panicles from four to eight feet in height, and gradually assuming its exquisitely beautiful out- line of growth. Blooms the second season through the summer and autumn months; witalt-hardy biennial) )y.06 opie Oe : : : EEC) HUNNEMANNTA. Nat. Orp., Papaveracee. _ An exceedingly beautiful herbaceous plant, with very pretty Tulip-shaped flowers. Grows in a light, rich soil. Halfhardy perennial. 739 Hunnemannia Fumarizfolia. Fine yellow; from Mexico. 2 feet. HYACINTH-BEANS. Nar. Orp., Leguminose. (See Dolichos.): AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE - cA ~) DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK. HOLLYHOcCKEK. Nat. Orp., Malvaceae. The great improvement that has been made in this fine old flower within a few years has now placed it among the most popular flowers of the day; its stately growth and mag- nificent spikes of flowers being among the most attractive objects of the garden. It flowers the second and third year after sowing, and then dies, unless it is kept up by cuttings, or divisions of root. Seeds sown in January will produce plants which will flower the same year. Hardy perennial. 740 Hollyhock, Chinese, Annual. Fine double ; several beautiful colors; mixed. 25 ft. $0.10 741 —— Mixed (Althea Rosea). Fine varieties. Seventy-five per cent of the plants may be expected to be double f ‘ : : : - , : : = Stn 742 —— Extra Fine Mixed. Saved from the finest new English and Scottish named sorts .25 743, —— Splendid Collections. See page of assortments. HY DROLEA. Nat. Orp., Hydrolacee. An exceedingly handsome greenhouse herbaceous plant, producing its pretty flowers in bunches; succeeds well in loam and peat. 745 Hydrolea Azurea. Dark-blue; from South America. 1 foot. : - : se Ree HYPERICUM. Nat. Orp., Hyfericacee. Very interesting and ornamental greenhouse shrubs, requiring only the usual greenhouse treatment. ° 746 Hypericum Involutum. Yellow; from New South Wales. 3 feet Sa ie” dee . a 747 —— Webbii. A splendid new variety, with beautiful large foliage. 3 feet . . «. .25 INCARVILLEA. Nat. Orp., Bignoniacee. _ Elegant free-flowering climbers, of graceful habit; succeeds best in loam and peat Greenhouse climber. 743 Incarvillea Sinensis. White trumpet-flowers, shaded with rose; from China. 20 feet. .25 749 Grandiflora. New. A very distinct and pretty dark-colored species . << wie ICE-PLANT. Nat. Orp., Ficoidiacee. A most singular, trailing plant, with thick fleshy leaves that have the appearance of being covered with crystals of ice ; very ornamental for rock-work, or mixing with other plants in conservatory or flower-garden. 750 tce-Piant. From Greece. Half-hardy annual. a . = OF ag ‘ « 1.05 IMPATIENS. Nat. Or. Balsaminacee. Handsome, showy: border-plants ; succeeds in light, rich soil. Half-hardy annual. 751 impatiens Glanduligera. Yellow and crimson; from EastIndies. . . . « 10 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 51 NO. PRICE - “ - (* NZ i } Hilf Zs pe SSOP. PR Cn neigg eS 5 } MY \ \ S SN 7 | IBERIS TENOREANA. IBERIS. Nat.-Orp., Cructfere. Profuse-blooming, pretty little plants, especially adapted for rookeries, old stumps, or rus- tic baskets. They come into flower amongst our earliest spring plants, and, for a long time, continue a dense mass of beauty ; succeed in any garden-soil. Hardy perennials. 752 tberis Candidissima. New; beautiful; pure white. Half foot . ¢ : : $0.05 753 754 735 756 Semperflorens. Fine, white; from Sicily. Half foot . : : z ‘: OS Umbellata. Very fine. Half foot . ‘ 4 i 5 C 6 : i 5 Oe — Carnea. Light-pink. Half foot . é : A : c é 3 OS Tenoreana. Blush. Half foot “ 6 : : ‘ 3 = : ‘ ox INDIGOFRE RA. Nat. Orp., Leguminose. A genus of elegant free-flowering greenhouse shrubs, of easy culture, thriving in sandy loam and peat. 757 Indigofera Australis. Pink; from New South Wales. 3 feet Fah Bele HO IM 2) 758 759 760 761 Cytisoides. Red; from China. 3 feet . é A 2 “ . . eee Susi em Rescvand lacs sa feet. iy gyn avy a, ee oc seen ee ool eas inctanta-g a ladiam Of, COMMERCE) to, lon ene hue au Melc el gyped iS’ eit)... 20 eo Mixed . BT tie ARREST ASEAN cepa MRE oh ed EE NOONE, UR ea ane ee TRIS. Nat, Orp., Jridacee. RODem Nice Auvity liar ine jrikicec spats tl dels vatrairpneté ep T (straithy neha gel Bee eliretce tel Stee Pe Ae! 225 TPOMEA (Convotvutus). Nat. Orv., Convolvulacee. A genus of beautiful climbing plants, which, for the adornment of the conservatory and greenhouse, or for warm, sheltered situations out of doors, are pre-eminently beautiful, many of them combining marvellously brilliant colors with pure white margins, and varying in shade from the most intense violet-blue to the most delicate cerulean. All the varieties are splendid, and should be extensively cultivated. The perennial species are invaluable for greenhouse decoration. Tender annual. AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE Ipomea, Bona Nox (Good-night). White; from West Indies. from 10 to 15 feet $0.10 Coccinea (Star [pomez). Fine scarlet. .. . .05 Burridge’s (Morning Glory). Fine variety, with ee) bright crimson ninaeee aster. : - : + .05 Dickson’s. A slendia Moming Glory, with Lived Bie indbiets “ : 05 Hederacea Superba Grandiflora. A large sky-blue flower, i: bordered with pure white ; exceedingly beautiful. xr2feet. . Pe oe — Lilacina. Delicate lilac, beautifully bordered with wiite 12 rae 2 25 — Atroviolacea. Violet, bordered with purewhite; superb. 1ofeet . - -2> Limbata. Rosy-violet, elegantly blotched with white. 10to15 feet . LOSE? we — Elegantissima. One of the finest of all the Ipomea; blue, with intense purple centre in the form ox a star, with pure white margin . oe ke - 225 Purpurea (Morning Glory). Mixed . - 2 2 2 = = - Os Nil. Light-blue; fine. 10 feet - 4 .05 Rubro Czrulea. Produces a profusion of very trie — fewed, witch, in its maturity, is one of the most lovely objects imaginable. 10 to 15 feet. - “ay Learii. Magnificent mazarine-blue, shading to red. Greenhouse perennial. 10 to 12 feet z x - - “ A : - : 3 - “ 7 « 25 Tuberosa. Pale-yellow; from West Indies. Greenhouse perennial. . . ~ eas Wildenovii. Purple ; from East Indies. : gil Sey - 25 Quamoclit. (See Cypress-Vine) . eS 1b! a me 05 IPOMOPSIS. Nat. Orp., Polemoniacea. Remarkbly handsome free-flowering plants, with long spikes of dazzling orange and scar- let flowers; very effective for conservatory and out-door decoration ; succeeds in light rich soil. Half: hardy biennial. 780 Ipomopsis Aurantiaca. Orange; from Carolina. 3 feet 781 —— Beyrichi. Scarlet and orange; from Carolina 782 —— Elegans. Scarlet; from Carolina . ... 783 —— Picta.. Scarlet and gold . . 4 - : 784 —— —— Superba. Scarlet. oth 6 OA Py ISOTOMA. Nat. Orp., Lobeliacee. A neat, erect, slender-branched plant, from six to twelve inches in height, with starry, light porcelain-blue Lobelia-like flow ers, which, producing a continuation of bloom throughout the summer, renders them very effective for bedding, edging, &c. 785 Isotoma Longiflora. White. 1 foot oe ae eo LAVENDULA (Lavenver). Nat. Orp., Ladiate. A genus of plants chiefly cultivated on account of the delicious fragrance of their flowers. They succeed in any garden soil. Hardy perennial. 830 Lavendula Spica. Lilac; from Europe. 2feet . 5 3 : s ; s sa LAVATERA. Nat. Orpv., Malvacee. Very showy, profuse-blooming, handsome plants; exceedingly effective when used as a background to other plants. Hardy annuals. 831 Lavatera Rosea. Rose-color; fine. 2feet . : - J : i - = - —es 832 —— Alba. White; fine. 2feet . . . : ee ee LAGERSTROEMTIA. Nat. Orp., Lythracez., A splendid greenhouse shrub, with exceedingly handsome flowers, sometimes called the Bride of India. 833 Lagerstremia Indica. Lilac; from East Indies. 5 feet o' ~ 6. 5 Pe es ee 834 —— Barclayana me! Ss : - ° . mee ‘ ee . > - as 835 —— Rosea palo a ca ‘Sal op — ti eh Ws oe Ona oP gt ore ae LEPTOSIPHON. Nat. Orp., Polemoniacee. A charming tribe of the most beautiful of our hardy annuals. Nearly allied to the Gilia, and requiring the same treatment. 836 Leptosiphon Androsaceus. Mixed; from California . Stea! se apes ae 837 —— Aureus. Golden-yellow; from California. Half foot . Jvrhel getiees 2s SO 838 —— Luteus. Primrose; orange centre. Half foot. , : wiet cic tee 839 —— Densiflora. Rosy-lilac; from California. Half foot . . . 2 eS 840 — — Alba. White; from California. Half foot . ¢ : , , . = +50 841 —— Hybridus. New French Hybrids. This we consider the finest of them all, em- bracing all the colors from dark-maroon, orange, lilac, purple, crimson, violet, golden-yellow, and white; of compact growth. One-third foot . ° : . wae LIATRIS. Nat. Orv., Composite. A hardy perennial, found in many parts of the United States, growing in meadows and moist places. 842 Liatris Spicata. Flowers bright-purple, on stems from three to five feet . =) ep aes 843 —— Scariosa (Gay Feather). A showy variety, with purple flowers . . . «. .10 844 —— Pumila. Purple; large-flowered . ; E 2 : p : ~ E oe 845 —— Graminifolia. Pink; in heads. . ad My : o sold el Wameee oe LILIUM. Nar. Orp., Zilacee. The Lily stands pre-eminent among all flowering bulbs. Stately in habit, varied in color, highly fragrant, perfectly hardy, easily cultivated, and blooming from June until frost, they can claim, as they fully deserve, a prominent place in the largest or smallest garden. The seeds often lie dormant several months before vegetating. Succeeds well in a mixture of loam, peat, and silver-sand. 846 Lilium Giganteum. The tallest and most magnificent of the lilies, growing ten feet high, with spikes of white trumpet-shaped flowers, with carmine streaks. ° — 847 —— Lancifolium Hybridium (Japan Lily). Finest mixed . + Mot ieiner. +28 848 —— Auratum. The new golden-banded Lily. This superb Lily has flowers twelv inches in diameter ; pure white, with a yellowish band through the centre of each petal, and covered with brownish dots. It is deliciously fragrant; one stem often produces six to ten of its immense blossoms. We have a few well-ripened seeds of the above, which we offer. Tenseeds . : 5 . ‘ 2 : > on LIMNANTHES. Nat. Orv. T7rvfeolacee. _ Very beautiful, showy, profuse-blooming, dwarf-growing plants: slightly fragrant; par- ticularly effective and valuable as edgings, succeeding in any soil or situation, but delighting most in a moist soil; from California. Hardy annuals. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. NO. PRICE 849 Limnanthes Douglassii. Pale-yellow, bordered with white. Half foot 5 $0.05 8607 -——-“Alba. White variety; fine, “Half foot; oe nis werk, eh tens 851 —— fRosea. Rose-color. Half foot . 4 3 . ; ; eC SUC $52 —— Sulphurea odorata. Sulphur-color; fragrant. 1 foot . 6 cl ; - 5 LINABRIA. Nat. OrD., Scrophulariacee. A handsome, free-flowering genus of snapdragon-like plants, remarkable for the beauty and variety of their colors; well adapted for and very effective in beds, or ribbons, rock- work, woodland-walks, &c. Succeeding in any garden soil. Hardy annual. 633 Linaria Macroura (Long-horned). Yellow; resembling, when in full bloom, a small compact bush of blossoms. 1 foot 6 C 4 A 6 . 6 0 C 854 —— Purpurea. Purple dwarf. Half foot . 5 6 ; ; 5 6 855 -—— Carnea. Flesh-color. Half foot . 2 : 5 op AS : spurs 855 —— Triornithophora. Red, purple, and yellow; one of the finest. 1 foot . . : 857 —— Speciosa. Very showy; purple flowers. Half foot . : é : 4 858 —— Bipartita Splendida. New; rich-purple; beautiful . . shintimbally isan ae 859 —— —— Lutea. New; brilliant-yellow . ; Ene C tte seorans 850 —— Finest Mixed . . . . . Romie) awn gerbe tele wie deol. 3 LIN DEHTEIMERIA. Nat. Orp., Composite. 861 Lindheimeria Taxana. A very pretty little plant, having a vanilla-like odor. Yellow; fine. Hardy annual. 2 feet 4 é é C c ‘ 6 : : LISITANTHUS. Nat. Orp., Gentianee. When well grown, this is a splendid plant for greenhouse or conservatory decoration. Its flowers are extremely handsome, and of rich dark-blue, which few greenhouse plants possess. Succeeds best in a sandy peat, with a very little loam. Winter in a warm greenhouse, and re-pot 1n spring. 862 Lisianthus Russellianus. Rich-blue, shaded with purple; from Mexico. 2 feet . TMINOM. Nar. Orpv., Lixacee. A genus of the most beautiful, free-flowering plants, amongst which stands, distinguished for its brilliant-colored flowers, Linum Grandiflorum Coccineum, being one of the hand- somest, most effective, and showy bedding-plants we have; for, whilst its habit of growth is slender and delicate, it produces a profusion of beautiful, saucer-shaped flowers, of a rich scarlet-crimson, with crimson-black centre. Linum Flavum is a well-known favorite, while Linum Luteum Corymbiflorum is distinguished for its bunches of beautiful straw-colored blossoms, and contrasts beautifully with Linum Grandiflorum Coccineum. The whole genus deserves general cultivation. Most of the varieties make nice pot-plants. 853 Linum Grandiitlorum Coccineum. Brilliant-scarlet, with crimson centre ; from Algiers. TE OOtwI. : 5 : : : a c : 854 —— -—— Album. Beautiful white variety. 1 foot . nt fhe : j : 855 —— -—— Purpureum. A new variety, with rich purple flowers, similar to the above 856 —— Flavum. Yellow; from Crimea. 1 foot - c c 6 867 —— Lewisii. Blue and white stripes; from North America. 2 feet . 5 863 —— —— Variegatum. Striped, lilacand white; new. 2feet. . . °. 869 —— Perenne. Blue; handsome. Hardy perennial. 13 feet ; : ; 870 —— —— Album. White-flowered. 1% feet Q 4 é 5 ; 5 ; B71 —— Candidissimum. White. Hardy perennial . : ; : : 9 : 872 —— Usitatissimum Grandiflorum. Large, blue. Hardy annual, 2 feet . 5 LOASA. Nat. Orpd., Loasacee. The Loasa are beautiful, tender, climbing annuals, suitable for covering a trellis or orna- mental wire-work. B/seee oasayAucantica:, Orange-color.., feet s) yk hl ee ee 874 —— Herbertii. Scarlet. 6feet . “ : - . . b ° 5 5 3 875 -—— Tricolor. Shaded, yellow. 6feet. . “ - ‘ : : «6 MLOBERLAA. Nar. Orpv., Lobeliacee. _A most el2gant and useful genus of dwarf plants, of easy culture ; well adapted for bed- ding, edging, pots, or rockeries. Lobelias, in fact, are employed as universally in the gen- eral summer-garden as scarlet geraniums, to beds of which they forma neat and effective ede- ing. The varieties of Lobelia Erinus are generally used for this purpose, yet by some the .05 05 -10 05 10 210 Pe ge) .10 «10 .25 -1I0 .10 .10 e10 10 .10 105 05 25 .05 ~10 -10 -I10 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE varieties of Lobelia Ramosa are preferred, which, though larger in bloom, are neither so elegant nor compact. Lobelia Speciosa is the finest of all, from its intense dark-blue color, with a clear whe spot, and its dark-colored foliage. The varieties of Lobelia Gracilis are the best adapted for rock-work, pots, or suspended baskets, to droop over. The seeds of Lobélias, being very small, cover very slightly when sown. A light rich soil is suitable for all the varieties. Lobelia Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A well-known native variety, with scarlet flow- ers; one of the finest. Hardy perennial. 2 feet 5 : 2 ; Hybridia Grandiflora. A new hybrid variety; very fine. Hardyperennial . Erinus. Flower deep-blue; a fine bedder. Half-hardy perennial. Half foot . — Alba. White; pretty. Half foot . : 4 : 2 - - : — Compacta. Dark-blue, with white centre; compact growth. Half-hardy annual. Half foot ee ee 2 : Sil hace Mes ehh A — Grandiflora. Large-flowered variety; dark-blue. Half-hardy annual — Marmorata. Marble, blue and white. Half foot - - - 2 ° — — Superba. A new variety, with large blue flowers; very fine. Half- hardy annual. “Halfinet 7 a yo a ee ee ae ° —- Rosea. Pretty rose-colored flowers. Half foot . < - : . —- Ramosoides. Dark-blue; dwarf-branching. Half foot . 4 e —— Speciosa. New. The most effective of all the varieties, yielding a long succession of its extremely rich and beautiful intense azure-blue flowers; fine for pots. Half-hardy annual. Quarter foot ap ; : : . —-— Paxtoniana. A beautiful variety of the species; fine habit, with profuse bloom of pure white, with sky-blue belt ; the largest flower and best habit in the tribe ; a beautiful bedding-plant. MHalf-hardy annual. Half foot Formosa. Beautiful ; dark-blue. Half foot ar é ‘on Gracilis. A delicate-growing variety ; dark-blue. Half-hardy annual. Half ft. — Alba. White. Half-hardy annual. Half foot . - = . - . — Compacta. Blue and white; fine. Half foot . : Ramosus. Branching; fine dark-blue. Half foot - : — Alba. White; branching. Half foot . “ . a — Nana Nona. A dwarf variety; fine. Half foot. . ee —— Rubra. Red; fine. Half foot . : ; . “ ‘ - é “ Trigonicaulis. A new very fine variety; light-blue flowers. Halfhardy annual . LOPEZIA. Nat. Orp., Onagracee. A superb greenhouse plant, flowering in beautiful bunches during the winter. Lopezia Miniata. Deep-peach; from Mexico. 2 feet . E - - ; G LOV E-LIES-BLEEDING. Nat. OrD., 4 marantacee. Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus). An old and well-known annual, with blood-red flowers, which hang in pendant spikes, and at a little distance look like streams of blood. 3 to 4 feet ; : : : 2 ~ ; - sed UNY a odval” -ahewhalts Pee — White. 1}feet . Sapiens ea THAR sri deaen ate aiulaiee — Mixed . c 5 3 : Affinis. Blue, white, and purples very rede: fern California. Hardy annual. ti feet . 5 : é : A : Alba-coccineus. News 5 ceed half way of the anes from thence to the apex pure white. Showy a é e é 4 : : é aes Dunnetti Atroviolacea. A rich party-colored variety ; violet, brown, and yellow . Cruickshankii. Blue, white, and yellow; from Peru. 3 feet : ‘Hartwegit, Albus. Pure white. 2feet.’ °°: 2 2 — Ceelestinus. Sky-blue. 13 feet. . ee —— Rosea. Rose-color. 1% occ 5 E . Hybridus Insignis. Purple, white, and yellow, eitngii to ace Shee. Hardy annual. 2feet. . . - Q < A : — Superbus. Lilac, white, teas and Patton Tay aca i : , Magnificus. Violet and white; from North America. Hardy perennial. 2} feet . Menziesii. Sulphur-yellow . wine : ; 3 3 Q < 8 93 | 932 933 - 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 943 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE Lupins Moritzianus. Fineblue. Halffoot . r 5 5 2 — Mutabilis Varie-color. Colors various and handsome. Hardy annual —— Nanus. Dwarf, blue and white; very pretty. “Hardy annual Half foot — — Albus. Purewhite. Halffoot . . . . .«. . — Polyphyltilus. Blue. Hardy perennial. 23 feet . . .«. . — — Alba. White. Hardy perennial . 5 aad, - —— — Subcarnosus. Blue and white, the latter Bae to crimson ; ae Tow Hardyannual 2 f00f + smu p ew oe eee eee : 6 LYCHNIS. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee. A genus of handsome and highly ornamental plants, of easy culture. Lychnis Chalce- donica is strikingly effective in mixed flowers and shrubbery borders. Lychnis Viscaria Splendens and Lychnis Haageana are extremely beautiful They succeed in any good rich soil. Hardy perennials. Lychnis Chalcedonica. Scarlet; from Russia. 2 feet ° — Alba. White; from Russia. 2feet . 5 2 s — Mutabilis. Rose-white; from Russia. 2 feet . - : Flos Jovis (Jove’s Flower). Bright-red; from Germany. 1% feet. Fulgens. Bright-scarlet; from Siberia. 1} feet . Haageana. Beautiful bright-scarlet. 1} feet. . Sieboldi. White, fine. 1} feet . F : 2 Presslii Muitiflora. New ae er Lapponica. New. WHardyperennial . . . .« « LYTHRUM, Nat. Orp., Lythracee. Lythrum Roseum Superbum. Deep rose, in long spikes ; a fine border-plant. perennial, 2 feete, 2° we he MAGYDARIS. Nat. Orv., Umbellifere. A beautiful ornamental-foliaged plant, with immense heads of showy yellow flowers. Magydaris Tomentosa. Yellow; from Algeria MADARIA. Nat. Orp., Composite. Madaria Corymbosa. Pale-yellow; fine for borders; from California. 14 feet MATLOPE. Nat. Orp., Malvacee. Handsome plants of branching habit, producing their large flower in great profusion ; very effective in mixed borders. Malope Grandiflora. Dark crimson; from Barbary. 2feet. . . 944 —— Alba. White; from Barbary. 2 feet MARIGOLD. Nar. Orp., Composite. All features considered, it is questionable whether any genus of plants amongst annuals can Vie with either the French or African Marigolds in their glowing colors and their ele- gantly lobed leaves, of the richest green tint, and, above all, in their almost unequalled and sole adaption for summer and late autumn decorati on in the flower-garden, retaining their verdant beauty and gorgeous colors undimmed and undiminished to the very verge of win- ter. No feature in their habit of growth is 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. Marigold African (Yagetes erecta). Lemon-color. 2 feet . — Orange-color. 2feet . : a French (7. fatudaz). New, orange. 1 foot . ; . Superb Striped. 1 foot Oe asst. | New Dwarf. Fine. Three-quarters foot : g E Miniatute. A small-flowered variety. Three- ail foot Good Mixed . Seen hi, Superb Mixed. Saved only fan kre aeuhte flowers Garden Superb. Large double orange flowers; very double Cape (Calendula Pluvialis). Purple and white. 1} feet . Ranunculus. Orange, double; fine ‘ : . Dunnetts. New, orange . “ : erst itself TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 59 NO. PRICE MARVEL OF PERU. Nat. Orn., Nyetaginiacee. 957. Marvel of Peru. Splendid varieties mixed, including all the finest sorts; very pictur- esque and diversified colors, finely contrasted with its dark-green, glossy foliage, and densely branching habit; blooming throughout the summer and autumn months. 2feet . 4 5 3 : : : : : : & ‘ $0.05 $58 —— Assortments, Splendid. Colors in separate packages (see collection). MALVA OR MALULOWS. Nat. Orv. Malvaceae. Showy free-flowering border-plants ; succeeding in any garden-soil, Hardy annuals. 9538 Maliva Capensis. Red and white; from Cape of Good Hope. 2 feet . é f 6) ou 960 —— Coccinea. Purple; from southof Europe. 2 feet : 5 6 ; 5 OS 961 —— Zebrina. White andpurple, striped . ee Met te! Ty Se eh Tete FOS 962 —— Moschata. Rose-foliage; musk-scented 5 ee rel hols e e e e MACHARANTHERA TANACETIFOLIA (one-fifth natural size). MACH ARANTHERA. Nat. Orp., Composite. A pretty little dwarf free-flowering plant ; flowers resembling Michaelmas Daisy. Hard} annual, 963 Macheranthera Tanacetifolia. Blush-purple, with golden-yellow centre. 1 foot was MARL Y NIA (Unicorn Prant) Nat. Orpv., Pedaliacee. Handsome tropical annuals, remarkable for the size of their flower compared with thet leaves ; requires a light rich soil and a warm situation. The young fruit, or seed-pods, ars $64 Martynia Angularis. Purple; from Brazil. 2feet. . . ©. «© «© «© « .0§ $65 —— Cramiolaria. White; from Brazil. 2feet . - 3 5 C ° » 05 966 —— Fragrans (sweet-scented). Purple; from Mexico. 2 feet . gd ae tas 2 +05 $67 —— Lutea. Yellow; from Brazil. 2feet . . . é “ Seb live © Le teO5 MATRICARIA. Nat. Orp., Composite. A beautiful dwarf-growing plant, well adapted for beds or edging. Half-hardy perennial. 968 Matricaria Eximia. Double, quilled. 13 foot considered fine for pickling. Tender annual. 969 —— Capensis. Double. White; very fine. Three-quartersfoot . . . © «10 | MAURANDWYA. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. | _ The most graceful and free-flowering of soft-wooded climbers, whether for the ornamenta- tion of the conservatory and greenhouse, or for pillars, trellis-work, and verandas in the flow er-garden. The effect produced by the profusion of elegant and varied-colored flowers is strikingly beautiful. Blooms the first season from seed. Half-hardy perennial. AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE MAURANDYA BARCLAYANA, 971 Maurandya Antirrhinum. Pale-violet, rofeet . . « «© «© «© -« fo. 10 972 —— Barclayana. Rich violet. ro feet . z ° . Se Pe” ar le a)? ae 973 —— —— Alba. White. ro feet . . . . . . . . . . » +10 974 —— —— Coccinea. Scarlet rofeet. . . © «© © © © «© « «30 975 —— -—— Rosea. Rose. 10 feet . . 2 e e py Ad : - a «20 976 —— —— Lilacina. Lilac. 10 feet J . ° 2 . ° . . ° — 977 —— Purpurea Grandiflora. Purple. rofeet . ° - ° . e - ae 978 —— Semperflorens, Alba. White. 10 feet siccigeetiai tells ethers | | 979 —— —— Rosea. Rose. 10 feet . F : . é F nd ¥ ae : ‘ i a6 ! 980 —— Mixed. Above mixed . ‘ : - . TO 3 ° ° . “a MELAMPODIUM. Nat. Orp., Composita. 982 Melampodium Macranthum. A pretty border-plant. Yellow. 2 feet : 2 a ae MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Nar. Orn, Ficoidee. | A brilliant and profuse-flowering tribe of extremely pretty dwarf-growing plants; stnk- | ingly effective in beds, edging, rock-work, rustic baskets, or vases, in warm, sunny situa- tions ; also for indoor decoration if grown in pots, boxes, or pams. Succeeds best in dry loamy soil. Half-hardy annual. 983 Mesembryanthemum Capitatum. Yellow. 1 foot Tate? 2a a oe 984 —— Crystallium (Ice-plant). White. Halffoot . “ . ° ware » 05 | 985 —— Glabrum. Smooth yellow. Three-quartersfoot . . . «. «© -+ « .O5 986 —— Pinnatifidum. Yellow. 1 foot x : . . “ . : ° . ~ we 987. —— Pomeridianum. Bright yellow, large-flowered . . «© «© «© -« af jean 988 —— Tricolor. Rosy-pink, purple centre 5 joo meno sehwe ae i a 989 —— -—— Album. White, with purplecentre . . . «.« «© « -« i cee 990 —— Mixed. Above, mixed . ‘ _ ss - . “ > - . — Se MELALEUCA. Nat. Orn. Myrtacee. A genus of very desirable greenhouse or conservatory plants, remarkable for the neatness < her foliage, and the beauty of their flowers, which are produced on gracefully drooping ranches. 991 Melaleuca Hypericifolia. Scarlet; from New South Wales. . «© + «© « +25 992 pn Myrtifolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 25 NO, PRICE MANDEVILLEA SUAVEOLENS (one-fifth natural size). MANDEVILELEA. Nat. Orp., Asocynacea. Well known as a most elegant and beautiful pure white, large, open, highly fragrant, trumpet-shaped flower, freely produced in a profusion of racemes, which renders it ex- tremely attractive either in greenhouse or garden. From Buenos Ayres. 993 Mandevillea Suaveolens. White. Greenhouse shrub. 1ofeet . . . «© fo.25 ME LIA. Nat. Orp., Meliacee. A very ornamental tree, continuing in bloom the whole summer; thrives best in peat, loam, and sand. 9934 Melia Azederach. Blue; from Syria. 30 feet auc BO RR n SRE oak Mare ek Abba Rata a ee 1 METROSIDEROS. Nat. Orpv., Myrtacee. a apenas greeehouse shrub, with beautiful bottle brush-like flowers; succeeds in peat and loam. 994. Metrosideros Lanceolata. Red; from New Holland. r1ofeet . ‘ 3 MICROPUS. Nat. Orp., Composite. A new everlasting flower, of much promise. WHalf-hardy annual. 995 Micropus Supinus. An interesting novelty . ite ana TRA Reta e vetipbve.: sat Ma ZO MIMOSA (Sensitive-Piant). Nat. Orv., Leguminose. 996 Mimosa Pudica. Grown asa curiosity, being so sensitive that the leaves close up by being slightly touched. Suitable for growing in pots, or the open border. 1 ft. .05 MIM ULUS (Monxey-Fiower). Nar. Orv., Scrophulariacee. A genus of extremely handsome, profuse-flowering plants, with singularly shaped and brilliantly colored flowers, which are distinguished by their rich and strikingly beautiful markings. Seeds sown in spring make fine bedding-plants for summer blooming, while seed sown in autumn produces very effective early-flowering greenhouse plants. Half-hardy perennials. 997 Mimulus Cardinalis (Monkey-Flower). Very showy, with brilliant scarlet flowers; blooms readily the first year from seed. Fine for bedding. Three-quarters ft. . .10 e @ o25 62 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. 998 999 1090 1001 1002 1003 occupants of the parterre. If well thinned out immediately the plants are large enough, they will grow stronger, and produce larger spikes of bloom. The seeds should be scattered about shrubbery and mixed fiower-borders, where it grows readily. Hardy annuals. 1004 Mignonette (Reseda Odorata). The weil-known sweet-scented variety. Half foot. 1005 1006 1097 1009 low flowers, the fruit of which resembles a small cucumber, and, when ripe, bursts the moment it is touched, scatterin ; tained, toa considerable distance. Half-hardy annual. 1011 1012 1013 PRICE Mimulus Musk (Wiveulus Moschatus). The well-known musk-plant . ; , $0.10 —— Cupreus. A new species, six or eight inches high, with handsome, glossy foliage, and large, finely-formed, orange-scarlet fl@wers; very free-flowering. Valuable for borders and beds y B - 2 : - - - : 5 — Hybrica Grandiflora. White ground, with crimson spots. Superb. Half ft . — — — Yellow ground, crimson blotches : + ; - ~ — Finest Mixed. All the above mixed ae eo ee, ee — Pardina (7igrinoides). An extremely beautiful new blotched and spotted hybrid, of Mimulus Cupreus and Luteus, having the dwarf-spreading habit and glossy foliage of the former, with large finely-shaped flower of a rich golden-yellow ground-color, blotched and spotted in a most striking manner with coppery ma- roon; asplendid mixture . : 3 - > 2 - . - : sy eet NY NY N N Ur ur Ur uw MIGNONETTE. Nat. Orp., Resedacee. A well-known fragrant favorite, which produces a pleasing contrast to the more showy (25 per ounce) - : : : , : : £ : 4 : ~ ‘ — Grandiflora. Large-flowered variety; from Barbary. Half foot <: al De ae —— Mycrophytla. Thousand-leaved . ao) Ss. Rar ie a ———. Arborea (Tree). Fine foliage: i 2 feet srs ove HS ONS OU. ke MONKSHOOD. Nat. Orp., Ranunculaceae. (See Aconitum.) MORNING GLORY. Nat. Onp., Convolvulacea. Morning Glory, Mixed. The finest varieties. 20 feet . : 4 4 : ‘ . won (For other varieties, see Convolvulus.) MOURNING BRIDE. Nat. Orn. Dipsacee. (See Scabious.) MOMORDICA. Nat. Orp., Cucurbitacee. The Squirting Cucumber; an annual gourd-like plant with woolly leaves and golden-yel- ) fe) un g its seeds, and the half-liquid pulpy matter in which they are con- Momordica Balsamina (Balsam Apple). From East Indies. 1o feet . - E - 305 | — Charantia (Balsam Pear), From East Indies. 10 feet aR" ; - a MORNA.§ Nat. Orp., Comfosite. Morna Elegans. An everlasting flower; fine for dry bouquets; from Swan River. 1% feet . A 4 : : : : 4 - ; - . ~ a. ae MYOSOTIS (Forcet-Me-Not). Nat. Orp., Boraginacee. These beautiful little flowers are too well known to need recommendation; will grow around fountains, over damp rock-work, or in any moist situation. Hardy perennial. 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 Myosotis Alpestris. A variety with blue flowers. Half fovt. . - < : aa eae — — Alba. White. Half foot ; - : : : : ; 10 — Palustris. A well-known favorite, with clusters of delicate blue flowers appearing | all summer; blooms the first year from seed. Half foot . S : > ; see ’ MUSK-PLANT. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. (See Mimulus Moschatus.) TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 63 NO. PRICE NASTURTION (Tropzotum Magus). Nat. Orvd., Tropeolacee. This is a well-known ornamental annual, of easy cultivation. It flowers best in a light soil. It looks well, trained to a trellis or over a wall. The flowers are rich orange, shaded with crimson and various colors. The variety with crimson or blood-colored flewers makes a fine contrast with orange. The seeds are used as a substitute for capers, ani the flowers sometimes eaten as salads. Half- hardy annuals. 1020. Nasturtium Carneum. Flesh-color. 10 feet 5 F ‘ . 3 4 3 fo.og 1021 —— Majus. Bright-orange. rofeet 2) 2. . ... «© {022 —— Atrosanguineum. Dark-crimson. 1ofeet . . ten Mee eh {023 —— Ghillingii. Spotted-yellow, with dark spots on each as 10 feet 1024 —— Schenermanni. Straw-color, striped with brown; fine i (The above are all tall varieties. ) NASTOUOR TIO ME (Tropsorum Minor) Nat. Orv., Tropegolacee. The dwarf-improved varieties of the Nasturtium are among the most useful and beautiful of garden favorites for bedding, massing, or ribboning, and rank with the Geranium, Verbena, and Calceolaria. Their close compact growth, rich-colored flowers, and the freedom with which they bloom, all combine to place them in the category of first-class bedding-plants. The Tom Thumb varieties are distinguished favorites, as are also the old crimson and the new Crystal-palace Gem. Half- hardy annuals. {025 Nasturtium Dwarf Crimson. Very fine for groups. 1 foot : 5 : : 1026 —— -—— Scarlet. Brilliant. 1 foot . : : 6 ° 5 3 1027 —— —— Spotted. Yellow, with dark spots. 1 ot. 1028 ——* Tom Thumb, Scarlet. 4 | : | | CAGE Z \ pn =; ,? A\\| Gi) nee ig GROUP OF PANSIES. See page h- / TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 05 NO. PRICE NIEREMBERGIA. Nat. Orp., Solanaceae. Profuse-blooming, elegant, and charming little plants, exceedingly valuable for small beds, edging and rustic baskets or vases. Halfhardy perennials. 1060 Nierembergia Gracilis. White, veined with lilac; from Uraguay. Half-foot . $0.25 ; i ‘ : : es 1061 ——- Intermedia. Deep-crimson. Half foot NOLANA. Nat. Orp., Nolanacee. Very pretty trailing-plants, after the character of the Convolvulus Minor; fine for rock- work, hanging-baskets, old stumps, &c. ; succeeds best in a light rich soil. Hardy annuals. 1062 Nolana aAtriplicifolia. Blue, violet, and yellow; from Peru. Half foot . : . 1063 —— —— Alba. White; yellow centre " : 3 5 s . 1064 —— —— Subccerulea. A fine variety, with mauve-colored flowers . 5 ; 1065 —— Prostata. Fine blue, streaked with black; from Peru . 5 NYMPELASA. Nar. Orn, Nymphacee. Beautiful hardy aquatics, thriving in rich loamy soil at the bottom of ponds or lakes. 1066 Nympheza Alba. White; a magnificent variety; from England. 3 feet . . . NYCTERINIA. Nat. Orp., Scrothulariacee. Neat compact little plants, covered with pretty, sweet-scented, star-shaped flowers ; valua- ble for edgings, rock-work, stumps, or small beds ; succeeds in a light rich soil. From Cape of Good Hope. Half-hardy perennials. 1067 Nycterinia Capensis. White; yellowcentre. Half foot . . . . 1068 —— Selaginoides. Pink; yellowcentre. Half foot. . . . . 1069 SE CT, Alba. Pure white e ° ° ° e e e ° OBELISCARBRIA. Nat: Orpv., Composite. Bold, showy plants, with rich-colored flowers and curious acorn-like centres ; succeeds in any common garden-soil. From Texas. Half-hardy perennial. 1070 Obeliscaria Pulcherrima. Rich velvety-crimson, edged and tipped with yellow. Haltf-foot - 5 0 5 : 5 C : ‘ c i 0 1071 —— Aurantiaca. Yellow. 2feet. . .« «© «© «© «© «© CGEaRNOTHERA. Nat. Orp., Oxagracee. A magnificent genus; one of the most useful and beautiful either for beds, borders, edg- ings, or rock-work. All the varieties are free-flowering, and most of them perennials. The most remarkable of the perennial kinds are Cénothera Grandiflora Lamarckiana, with superb spikes of large flowers; (Hnothera Macrocarpa, splendid for beds or edging, flowers six inches in diameter ; Ginothera Acaulis, flowers silvery-white ; and G!nothera Missouriensis. Of the annual varieties, Ginothera Drummondii Nana and Cénothera Bistorta Veitchii suc- ceed in any good soil. 1072 (Enothera Acaulis. A large-flowered variety, with silvery-white blossoms; from Chili 1073 —— Biennis Hirsutissima. Crimson-orange; from California. Jialfhardy annual. 2feet. . s - . 2 : - : - - : . ¢ : 5 1074 —— Bistorta Veitchii Grandiflora. Pure yellow; crimson-spotted ; from California. Halfhardy annual. 1 foot ike Se : é ae i ‘ : : 1075 —— Campylocarpa Grandifiora. Crimson-orange ; large-flowered ; beautiful variety ; from Peru. Half-hardy perennial. 1 foot . : 5 : : : : 1076 —— Cinnabarina. Rich-orange; yellow throat, stained with rich salmon. Half- hardy perennial . . Le ie ithe ete. fe : ‘ : ¢ : : 1077 —— Drummondii Nana Nova. Dwarf; bright-yellow variety; from Texas. Half- hardy annual. 1 foot . A ; 6 fj 3 : i 4 ; ! 1078 —— Grandiflora Lamarckiana. Bright-yellow; the most effective and strikingly beautiful of this splendid genus; flowers three to four inches in diameter, and pro- duced in the greatest profusion ; an exceedingly ornamental plant for mixed bor- SIS TER tN Obani nei a a: OUI ia aI SR ee a 1079 —— Jarmesii. Bright-yellow flowers; large, and produced in great profusion. 2 feet 1080 —— Macrocarpa. Rich yellow. Hardy perennial 5 ae 1081 —— Taraxacifolia. Pure white. Hardy perenma. 1foot . . . . 1082 —— -—— Lutea. Yellow. WHardy perennial. 1 foot Pmt tury ens s 1083 —— Tetraptera. Silvery-white ; very handsome PORERN See SMEAR De ne 9 225 -10 10 -10 .05 -10 .05 -10 -10 -10 -10 66 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. PRICE Ny ND D > [hex KY P ‘ CENOTHERA LAMARCKIA (one-tenth natural size). 1084 (CEnothera Undulata. Primrose; from Peru. Hardy perennial. 14 feet . ; $0.05 {085 Fruticosa. A very fine perennial species; rich yellow flowers ; numerous ; open in sunshine (diurnal). 2 feet E 3 : ‘ : “ ‘ : = ee {086 —— Glauca. Flowers deep, rich yellow; very free-flowering. Hardy perennial y ake ONOPORDON. Nat. Orp., Comfosite. {087 Qnopordon Tauricum. A noble thistle-like plant, of very ornamental character; thrives well in any soil; flower purple. Hardy perennial. 6 feet . L ee OXALIS. Nat. Orp., Oxalidacee. Elegant flowering-plants, particularly adapted for the greenhouse or parlor, where they bloom in mid-winter. 1089 Oxalis Rosea. A very neat, erect-growing plant, six to nine or twelve inches high, with small, medium-sized leaves, and numerous conspicuous clusters of bright rose- colored, salver-shaped flowers : * : 2 - . ’ = M ng RO 1090 —— Tropzoloides. Yellow. Tender annual. Quarterfoot . . . «+ « «10 OATS (Avena SENsiTIva). Nat. Orpd., Graminee. A very curious genus of ornamental grasses ; fine for dried bouquets ; suitable for mixed borders. Hardy annual. 1091 Oats Animated. Curious. 2 feet . : . “ s ~ : “ . ‘ + Os NO. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. PRIC# OXYORA. Nat. OrD., Composite. {092 Oxyura Chrysanthemoides. A showy, free-flowering plant, with beautiful fringed flowers; golden-yellow; from California’. 3. ww lt lr $0.05 67 fa | PR Vee Hits Mh \ | ) Ning Hah D i ————— | yy: ENGLISH PANSIES. — PRIZE VARIETIES. PANSY (HEaARTSEASE oR VioLca TRicotor). Nat. Orpv., Violacee. The Pansy, or Heartsease, isa general favorite and old acquaintance with every one who has any thing to do with a flower-garden. It begins to open its modest but lively flowers as soon as the snow clears off in the spring, and continues to enliven the garden till snow comes again. ‘The flowers are in the greatest perfection in May and June: the burning sun of summer is unfavorable for their greatest beauty, but in autumn they are fine again. The Pansy is properly a biennial, but can be perpetuated by cuttings or division of the roots. Seeds sown in August, in the open borders, will come up readily ina few weeks. The seeds should be slightly covered with fine soil, if covered at all, as half the seeds sown rot in the ground from being covered too deep. As soon as they expand the second set of leaves, they should be planted out into beds; if planted in the spring, they should not be allowed to flower until late in the fall; the buds should be picked off during the summer, which will make the plants bushy and compact. They require to be covered during the winter with evergreen boughs oracold frame. The following seeds were selected by some of the most celebrated European florists from prize collections, and we can recommend them as first. class in every respect. . [OGM e NN ef Ara acc 6 sos whe cco s-, 010 a ematheglleieailee 1094 — Fine Mixed ° ° e ° e ° ° e ° ° e ° e r) {085 —— Extra Mixed. Saved from named flowers, from English prize collection; the finest in habit of plant, size, form, and substance of flower. Superb . .05 -IO0 .50 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE Pansy, Extra German. These were selected by a celebrated German florist, and may be depended upon as veryfine . . . .« « $0.25 New. Large-flowered, margined; fancy Be es ee Auriculaflora. Brown, rose-margined; fine. . . « Atropurpurea. Pure, dark, velvety-crimson . —— Marginata Alba. Velvety-crimson, with white = aa a —— Aurea. Velvety-crimson, with golden ground, and margined . * ae Pelargoneflora. Each petal having a large maroon blotch on white ground; yelloweye . . . orig el A Son Ae Picturata. wheel aedonts eticd with ee - s Z - . Mixed. Above six varieties mixed. These varieties form a new ee of Fane Pansies, with unusually large flowers, conspicuous by their brilliancy and novelty of colors. They have the valuable property of resisting almost the greatest summer heat, and flowering most profusely. We offer the above as a superior strain obtained by careful selection . . ® =| aa ie 4 Pure White. Constant and fine . ° Golden-Yellow. Constantandfine . Dark-Blue. Constantandfine . . Light-Blue. Constantandfine . . Bronze-colored. Constantandfine . Fancy Striped. Constant and fine ° Rose Marbled. Constant and fine - Violet. White margined. Constant and fine Mixed. Above varieties mixed * . , - ° ° Faust, or King of the Blacks. Flower, black; fine bedding variety . PAMPAS-GRASS. Nat. Orp., Graminacee. (See Gynerium.) PAPAVER (PERENNIAL Poppy), Nat. Orv., Papaveracea. -A highly ornamental and strikingly effective genus of plants, with brilliant colored flowers of an immense size, which, in select plantation and shrubbery borders, are epmene | effect- ive. Papaver Nudicaule is a dwarf-growing variety, and is especially adapted for rock-work. Hardy perennial. 1116 Papaver Bracteatum. Bright orange-crimson; large and handsome. 2 feet s 117 —— Involucratum Maximum. Brilliant orange-scarlet ; from Levant. 3 feet . 118 —— Nudicaule. Bright-yellow: from Siberia. 1 foot. : 189 -—— Orientale. Deep scarlet, with large black blotches; from ioe > pa PASSION-FPLOWER. Nat. Orp., Passi ee2. A splendid class of climbers, with curious flowers produced in great profusion; fine for conservatory, or will answer for the garden; flowering freely during the autumn months. 1120 Passiflora Cerulea. Light-blue; fine . ‘ 3 : tees - . 1121 —— Gracilis. White, pretty . : : 2 1122 —— Princeps. Splendid racemes of a flowers § very find : PANCRATIUOM. Nat. OrD., Amaryllidacee. An exceedingly ornamental genus of hardy bulbs, producing splendid spikes of handsome flowers; succeeds best in light sandy loam mixed with vegetable mould. Greenhouse bulbs. 1123. Pancratium Illyricum. White; from south of Europe. 1foot . . . 1124 —— Maritimum. White; deliciously fragrant. From south of Europe. 2 Sy . PAULOWNIA. Nat. OnD., Scrophkulariacea. A noble, hardy tree, bearing panicles of dark-lilac flowers, resembling those of the Glox- inia. Thrives in any good soil 1125 Paulownia Imperialis. Blue; from Japan. 2ofeet . .« «+. «© «© « -« PEAS. Nar. Orp., Leguminosae. The Sweet Peas are among the most popular annuals which enrich the flower-garden. They may be pea and trained on sticks the same as common peas; or they may be sowed along the sides of fences, forming a highly omamental covering: in any situation, they are always admired. +25 +25 25 25 25 50 25 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. Sweet Peas, Black. From Ceylon. 6feet . . White. From Ceylon. 6feet . . Purple. From Ceylon. 6feet . . Painted Lady. From Ceylon. 6 feet . Scarlet. From Ceylon. 6feet . . Scarlet Striped. From Ceylon. 6 feet Mixed. Theabove mixed . . . Everlasting. (See Lathyrus). . . . Lord Anson’s. Light-blue. 1r$foot . . Tangier. Scarlet; from Barbary . . . PELARGONIUM, Nat. Orb. Geraniacea. A genus of indispensable and beautiful greenhouse plants: whether for the adomment of the conservatory or the drawing-room, they stand unrivalled. Greenhouse perennial. 1136 Pelargonium. Finest mixed. From named prize flowers . A 5 (For other varieties, see Geranium.) PENSTEMON. Nat. Orb., Scrophulariacee. A genus of well-known and highly ornamental hardy herbaceous plants, with long, grace- ful spikes of fine-shaped and richly-colored flowers. One of the most effective and free- flowering of border and bedding plants; succeeds in any light soil. {137 Penstemon Cordifolius. Fine; scarlet; from Mexico. 2feet . . {138 Gentianoides. Purple and white; from Mexico. 2feet . . {140 —— Ceccineus. Scarlet and white; from Mexico . . . 141 Jefireyanus:. Sky-bluc 5 fine) 27 Vere eo ee 1142 Lebbianus. Beautiful yellow, of good habit; fragrant. 2feet . ; 1143 Murrayanum. Light-scarlet, in long spikes, fine foliage; from Texas . 1144 Digitalis. White, striped withred. 2feet . . . . .«. «. M45 EC OME ae a Aaa aris ioe i di tate lal lalla cd RPERILLA. Nat. Orp., Labiate. Among the recent introductions of ornamental-foliaged plants for flower-garden decora- tion, the Perilla deserves a more than ordinary share of attention. Its habit of growth is neat and shrubby, whilst its foliage is a deep mulberry or blackish purple, and forms a fine contrast to the silvery foliage of Cineraria Maritima, or the Hvely green of other plants. Half hardy annual. {46 Perilla Nankinensis. Leaves, a deep mulberry or purplish-black; from China. 2 feet PETUNIA. Nar. Orp., Solanaceae. A highly ornamental and profuse-flowering, easily cultivated garden favorite, equally effective and beautiful whether grown in pots for the decoration of the greenhouse and sit- ting-room window, or planted out m beds or mixed borders. The brilliancy and variety of its colors, combined with the duration of its blooming period, render it invaluable. Seeds sown in spring make fine bedding-plants for summer and autumn display; succeeds in any rich soil. Halfhardy perennials. {147 Petunia Pheenicia (the original variety). Flowerssmall; deep purple. . 1148 Grandiflora Hybrida. Mixed; saved from named flowers. 1149 Marginata. Green-bordered; a fine variety . . . . .«. . 1450 Buchanan’s Hybrids. Beautifully blotched and marbled ; a fine variety M151 Inimitable. Red-margined and blotched, with pure white ; fine {152 Countess of Ellesmere. Deep rose, with white throat . é : 1153 Siriatifolia. -A beautiful striped variety .. .. 8. « «6 ©. 1154 Flore Pleno. ‘These are fecundated with great care, and are sure to produce a large percentage of double flowers uate . alee : C ° £155, Large-flowered Alba. White; fine . 1156 Purpurea. Purple . . 1157 Rosea. Rose-colored . {158 Violet. Violet . 1159 Good Mixed 1160 Finest Mixed AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE PHASEOLUS (Scarret-Runner Beans). Nat. Orp., Leguminose. This is a popular climbing annual, with spikes of showy scarlet flowers, and a variety with white flowers. They are extensively grown to cover arbors, walls, or to ferm screens, for which purpose they are admirably adapted on acebunt of their vigorous and rapid growth. Hardy annuals. 11Gt Phaseolus Gorcemea. Bulliant seaeé © 4 st oe a ele, Ue 1162 —— Painted Lady. A beautiful variety eae! te toe de ee 1163 paras Alba. White . . . 7 . . . . . . . - . PHLOX DRUMMOND II. Nat. Onn. Polmoniace. ‘This magnificent genus of plants is unrivalled for richness and brilliancy of colors, pro- fusion and duration of blooming. They are unsurpassed for bedding or pot culture, and produce a splendid effect in mixed borders. No garden should be without these beautiful plants. Succeeds best in light rich soil. Hardy annuals. 1164 Phlox Drummondii Alba. White. . . . «© -« 1165 — Oculata. Pure white, with purple eye 1166 Marmorata. Marbled. . . . . 1167 Louis Napoleon. Dark-crimson . : 1158 Leopoldii. Purple; whiteeye . 1169 Queen Victoria. Violet; white eye 1170 Purpurea. Deep purple 3 171 Chamois Rose. Delicaterose . . 1172 Coccinea. Pure deep scarlet = 2 1173 — Striata. Scarlet, striped with white . 1174 Radowitsky. Deep rose, striped with white 1175 Variabilis. Light-blue marbled 1176 Good Mixed. . bn Sen ened 1177 Finest Mixed. Including all the best varieties . . cs ‘ : - 1178 Perennial Mixed. Saved from a collection of upwards of one hundred varieties, embracing all those splendid new varieties introduced during the last five years by the French and English florists, of which the produce may be ex- pected to be fully equal or superior to the orginal . - 4 = . PINK. Nat. OrD., Caryophyilacea. A well-known and highly valued plant, remarkable as well for its great beauty and delight- ful fragrance as for its easy culture and accommodating habit, growing freely and flowenn profusely either in pots, in the greenhouse, or in the open border; succeeding best in a ack loamy soil. Hardy perennial. 1180 Pinks (Florist or Paisley). Finest mixed. Fromanamedcollection . . . «- 1181 —— Pheasant-eye. White or pink, with dark eye. The flowers are deeply fringed or feathered ; very fragrant ~ - = 2 . . " ° r > ‘. (For other varieties, see Dianthus.) PICOTEE PINE. Nat. Orp., Caryophylacee. Favorite and well-known plants of great beauty, combining with the most perfect form the richest and the most beautiful colors. They have a delicate perfume, are easily culti- vated, and bloom profusely, growing freely in any light rich soil. The seed we offer has been saved from flowers possessing all the requisite characteristics which constitute a first- class flower. Hardy perennial. 1182 Picotee Pink. Goodmixed . . — 1183 ——- -—— Perpetual, or Tree. Saved from stage flowers. 1} feet . waa PITTOSPORUM. Nat. Orp., Pittosporacea. A handsome genus of exceedingly ornamental shrubs ; thrives in peat and loam. Gfeea- hnuse shrubs. 1184 Pittosporum Undulatum. White and yellow; from New South Wales. 3 feet . 1185 —— Pendulum. From New South Wales. 3 feet . eed oe PODOLEPIS. Nar. Orn, Composite. A genus of pretty, graceful, free-flowering plants, succeeding best in a light, rich soil, and producing a fine effect in beds or mixed borders. Half-hardy annuals. 1186 Podolepis Chrysantha. Yellow; from New South Wales. rfoot . . . .« TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. Te NO. PRICE 4187. Podolepis Gracilis. Pink; from New South Wales. 1 foot. . .». © « $0.05 188 —- —— Alba. White; from New South Wales. 1 foot . 6 : eM dare 05 11885 —— Affinis. Yellow; new variety; the largest flowering kind . . . « «| «10 Ss Jin ri = \ AN SS N fy x SL ———— th AW SS Wy ME m \ NV | Ny CAMPANULA GRANDIS (see page 26). PHYGELIA CAPENSIS. PHYGELIUS. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. _ Ahandsome free-flowering plant, with large, richly-marked, tubular blossoms; succeeds in light rich soil. Halfhardy perennial. 1189 Phygelius Capensis. Large carmine, tubular flowers; inside golden-yellow; from Caffraria. 14 feet . : _ é ‘ e < 5 ; , 3 : 5 eS AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE POINCIANA. Nat. Orp., Leguminosee. A very elegant and ornamental genus of greenhouse shrubs, requiring a good rich soil. 1190 Poinciana Gilliesii. Yellow; from South America. 10feet. . . . 1191 —— Pulcherrima. Orange; from East Indies. 1ofeet . . . « 1192 ——— Regia. Crimson; from Madagascar. 1o feet ner pore. eee POLYGALA. Nat. Orb. Polygalacee. A very handsome genus of greenhouse evergreen shrubs, which may be grown out of doors in summer ; thrives best in peat and loam. 1193 Polygala Speciosa. Purple; from Cape of Good Hope. 6 feet . 1194 —— Dalmatiana. Purple; from Cape of Good Hope . : : 1195 —— Latifolia. Rose; from Cape of Good Hope. 3 feet . 1196 ——— Myrtifolia. Purple; from Cape of Good Hope. 3 feet DOUBLE PORTULACA. PORTULACA. Nat. Orp., Portulacea. 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 inches distant from each other. Easily transplanted. 1197 Portulaca Splendens. Rich crimson; showy. Half foot 1198 —— Thellusonii. Splendid scarlet. Half foot {199 Aurea. Yellow. Half foot : 1200 Alba. A pure white; fine. Half foot . i201 Thorburnii. Deep orange. Half foot . 1202 Rosea. Fine rose. Half foot : 7 - ‘ : . . 1203 Caryophylloides. Carnation-striped; white and crimson; superb. Half foot 1204 Siriata. Light yellow; gold-striped; fine . : : it 46 ‘ : 2 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. a3 NO. PRICE 1205 Portulaca Grandiflora Flore Pleno. Saved from double-flowering plants, reproducing a large proportion of double, in white, blood-red, purple, &c., resembling roses ; one of the finest new plants introduced for a long time; rare. (See illustration) $o.25 1206 —— Blensonii. Vermilion; fine . 9.) 2. % +6 6) & (8 96 «= « «IO POLYANTHUS. Nat. Orp., Primulacee. This gay and profuse-flowering hardy plant is too well known to need description. The seeds which we offer may be expected to produce the richest and most varied color. Hardy perennial, 1207 Polyanthus (Primula elatior), Good mixed ~ .»« «© «© «© © © © « «10 {208 —— Extra Mixed. Saved from named flowers . . . «© © © © © 25 POTENTIL|MU A. Nat. OrD., Rosacea. These are very handsome herbaceous plants, and from their hardiness and showy char- acter are exccedingly useful and ornamental. They may be employed to advantage in filling up vacant nooks and comers. Even in single plants, and in all situations, their neatness of foliage and long duration in bloom render them objects of much beauty. Hardy perennials. 1209 Potentilla Atrosanguinea. Dark red; from Nepaul. 1} feet . . . . « .05 1210 —— WHopwoodiana. Rose. 1% feet 5 fi : Oe ate nee. ve. 605 1211 Aurea. Orange-color; from the Alps. Half foot a eetioh Ih enn ter eles se 1212 —— Fromosa. Orangeandcrimson; from Nepaul . . 2 +o «© «© « 450 1243 —— Pedata. Fine yellow. 1 foot : Lees amelie Mag Mic Ye") «XO 1214 —— Macrantha. White; from Switzerland. 1 foot . : A : é . 10 1215 —— Mixed. Finest mixed . : 3 : 4 a * 5 : 4 : » 10 POPPY. Nat. Orp., Papaveracee. _ A tribe of remarkably showy, free-flowering plants, producing a rich and effective display in large mixed borders, in shrubberies, or select plantations; grows freely in any soil. Hardy annuals. 1216 Poppy, Carnation (Papaver somniferum). Finest mixed; double. 2feet. . . .05 1217 —— French. Finest dwarf-mixed; double. 1 foot . 4 ; c : 2 .05 1218 —— German. Finest mixed; double . c é : é Bhan fe Beas ee 505 {219 ——- Peony-flowered. Fine mixed; double BN Aen emia eaten al Aaa 8; ahh OS {220 —— Ranunculus. Double mixed . E A 4 és : 5 Q 6 A . 05 PRIONIUM. Nat. Orp., Graminee. The rare Silver Grass-Tree, in appearance, and habit of growth, like a Pandanus. (221, Pricniumpealmitas, save and tbeautitul 7350 6 shee teenie 6. Aislin ctw genie. ee eS PRINCE'S EF RATHER. Nat. Orp., Amarantacee. Ornamental plants, with elegant plumes of rich-colored flowers; succeeds well in any good garden soil. Hardy annuals. 1222 Prince’s Feather (Amaranthus). Large-flowered; crimson; from Nepaul. 2 feet . .o5 PRIMUOULA. Nat. Orpd., Primulacee. A very beautiful greenhouse plant, of various colors. All these are particularly valuable as forming neat little plants, and flowering all winter. Greenhouse perennials. (See Chinese Primrose.) PUNICA. Nat. Orpd., Myrtacee. Certainly amongst the handsomest of shrubs. Under the shelter of a south wall, they a profusely throughout the summer. Succeeds best in strong rich loam. Half-hardy Ss Se 1224 Punica Granatum (Pomegranate). Waxy scarlet; fromsouthof Europe . . . 25 PYRETHROM. Nat. Orp., Composite. Handsome, free-flowering, highly ornamental plants, producing a fine effect in the mixed flower and shrubbery borders. Hardy perennial. 1225 Pyrethrum Delehayi. New; crimson; fine. 13 feet . Surette 6 e 10 1226 —— Duchess of Brabant. Rosy-purple. ri feet . . 3 . © «© «© « «IO 1227 —— Gloire de Nimy. Brightcrimson. r4feet. . . 2. © © «© «© «10 10 74 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. "PRICE 1228 Pyrethrum Themistori. Reddish rose; orangecentre. ip feet. . «© « $0.10 1229 ——— Album, Double white. 1h feet et . *. *. . . + . a . +25 1230 — Finest Mixed . . . . a . . . . . . . . . +25 RHODANTHE MACULATA. (For full-sized flower, see engraving on page 75.) RHODANTHE. Nat. Orp., Composite. Charming everlasting flowers, of great beauty, equally valuable for the decoration of the conservatory and flower-garden. Its neat, compact growth makes it a suitable plant for bed- ding or ribboning, while its bright-colored flowers, elegant style of growth, and profuse blooming, render it an object of universal admiration. The flowers, if gathered when young, make valuable winter bouquets. Succeeds best inf a light rich soil, and a warm, sheltered situation. Half-hardy annuals. 1231 Rhodanthe Manglesii. 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 white, retaining their transparency and beauty for a considerable period. 1 foot . . : : .10 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. RHODANTHE MACULATA (full size of flower). 1232 Rhodanthe Maculata. ‘This splendid novelty is larger in all its parts than Rho- danthe Manglesii; about two feet high, very robust, and more hardy; fine, glossy, heart-shaped foliage, of graceful bearing, with flowers from one and a half to two inches in diameter, of a bright, deep, rosy carmine, rendered more bril- liant by a broad, velvety, blackish, purple-crimson belt, surrounding the bright- yellow disk ; in brilliancy of color, and graceful habit, far surpassing Acroclinium Roseum. From Australia . 2 3 5 E 5 a : : : 0. 10 1233 —— -—— Atrosanguinea. New dwarf; densely-branching species, with longer and more pointed leaves than Rhodanthe Maculata, with flowers of a dark, purplish- crimson; very brilliant . F 5 : 3 ‘ . i 5 a ; : {234 —— —— Alba. Pure, silvery-white variety, of same size of flower as Rhodanthe Maculata. This is one of the finest everlasting flowers introduced for a long time. When cut in the bud, and placed under a glass, it makes a beautiful orna- ment : . ° ° ° e ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° RHODODENDRON. Nat. OrD., Zrcacee. A well-known and magnificent genus of free-flowering evergreen shrubs; should occupy a prominent place in every garden ; thrives best in peaty soil. Hardy shrubs. 1235 Rhododendron. Finest mixed varieties, from choice named flowers WIVINA. Nar. Orv., Phytolacee. An exceedingly ornamental shrub when fruiting. The berries of this genus form the principal portion of the food of the American nightingale. Grows freely in any light soil. Greenhouse shrub. {236 ivina Humilis. White fruit, in bunches; from West Indies. 2 feet . RICINUS (Casrtor-Oit Bean). Luphorbiacee. A magnificent and highly ornamental genus. The picturesque foliage and stately growth, combined with brilliant-colored fruit, of the new varieties, impart to select plantations, shrub- beries, and mixed-flower borders, quite an Oriental aspect. In the gardens round Paris, they form one of the principal features of attraction; and if planted out and grown as single specimens on our lawns and pleasure-grounds, as an ornamental foliaged plant, they would form a new and striking feature. Half-hardy annuals. 1237 Ricinus Africanus Hybridus. Rose-colored hybrid; very handsome; new. 7 feet {238 —— Giganteus. Plant and leaves of enormous size; new. 12 feet . A 3 1239 —— Insignis. New; splendid. 7feet. . . . . «. -« {240 —— Major (Castor-oil Bean). Very ornamental foliage. 6 to 8 feet . Br Mie 0 1241 —— Sanguineus. A very stately growing plant, seven feet high, with large an highly ornamental foliag@of Oriental aspect, with clusters of red fruit. 6 feet . 76 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE . NO. PRICE 1242 Ricinus Sanguineus Tricolor. This effective — has its stems and leaves colored green, brown, andred. 7 feet . A a 2 oe - $0.10 1243 —— Braziliensis. Rich green fruit; from Brazil. fg I EN See 1244 —— Obermannii.. Deep red; fine; from Africa. 8 feet . a Pe Jaros ‘ ROSE CAMPION. Nat. Orp., Caryothyliacee. The Rose Campions are perfectly hardy, and very easily raised from seed, and will well repay the little care they require. The flowers are produced on long stems, blooming freely throughout the season. Hardy perennial. 1245 Rose Campion (Lychunis coronaria). Crimson; from Italy . was - : : 1246 Se Alba. White > from Italy . . . * . . . e . . {247 —— —— Mixed . 2 : 3 = - = - Z : 2 : : : ROSE, AFRICAN. Nat. Orp., Pasaveracee. 1248 Rose African, Mixed (Pasgaver rhezas). A beautiful annual, of the easiest culture, producing double, semi-double, and single flowers, all handsome, sporting in a thousand different varieties of scarlet, crimson, purple, pink, white, variegated, and party-colored, and continuing a long time in bloom. 13 feet - 9 ys ROSE. Nat. Orp., Rosacee. {249 Rose Seed. Saved from a large collection of hybrid Perpetual, Tea, Bourbons, &c. ROCKET (Hesperis) Nar. Orv., Cruciferae. A well-known free-flowering spring plant, very fragrant; growing in any soil. Hardy pe- rennial. From Europe. {250°Rocket, Sweet.) iParple.: a} feet, Genbee) 2 erste Nea, Sun eed aoe eee 251 $—— —~——.. Alba. White, . 14 feet co one eS 8 oS ieee cle ee 1252 —— —— Mixed . . . .. . pee £8 m: Eh? Died conthyed « RUDBECKHKIA. Nat. ORD., Composite. Fine large flowers, with broad streaks of fine yellow, marked with a lively stripe of pur- ple at the base ; a prominent disk of deep brown. ei showy, and of the easiest culture. {253 Rudbeckia Amplexicaulis. Hardyannual. 2} feet . ‘ She ee ee 1254 —— Hirta. Light-yellow; hardy era. 2feet . - . * er {255 -—— Lasciniata. Golden-yellow, black disk; hardy perennial. 2 feet 1256 —— -—— Fulgida. Yellow; hardy perennial. 2 feet Phi a OMe ne Te 1257 —— —— Purpurea. Purple-red. Hardy perennial . rete Fee SABBATTIA. Nat. OrpD., Gentianee. 1258 Sabbatia Campestris. A very pretty tender annual, with rose-colored flowers, yellow eye; from Texas. Half foot : é : : ~ . 4 ‘ ° - SALPIGLOSSIS. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. The Salpiglossis are beautiful annuals, with very picturesque and richly colored, erect- lobed, funnel-shaped blossoms; colors beautifully marbled, purple, scarlet, crimson, clear yellow, and buff, with elegant shades of blue. The new dwart varieties form a very desira- ble section of this pleasing flower. Half-hardy annual. 1259 Salpiglossis Atrococcinea. Rich scarlet, richly spotted. r§feet. . . 1260 —— Atropurpurea. Deep purple. 1} feet . : alg . Saba iad? . : 1261 —— Azurea. Sky-blue. 14 feet . = . soot Yt oa) ros ee (262 ——."Coceines. scarlet. Wir feet (2S oS er Se ee? eee {263 —— Sulphurea. Sulphur-yellow. 14 feet . a ‘ - : : : 2 é 1264 —— Finest Mixed. The above mixed . wife te) > at’) pal hon wel ee . ; {265 —— Nana Alba. Dwarf white. 1 foot ~ : SAT eS Ue SF E {266 —— -—— Afropurpurea. Purple. 1 foot. : ee ae eee - 1267 —— -—— Coccinea. Scarlet. 1 foot . : . a") 29 20a) BOURNE ries 1268 —— -—— Sulphurea. Light-yellow. rfoot . . 2. «.« © «© «© « 1269 —— + — Finest Mixed. Above dwarf varieties ae 2 ey ie aes - : PP Se ee ee ee ee a ea a ee ee SAXTIFRAGA. Nat. Orp., Sarifragee. {271 Saxifrag, Mixed Species. Fine citer -10 -1I0 05 05 .05 -25 25 -I0 «10 +10 -I0 +10 pp ce) -I0 -I0 -I0 «Io «10 .10 25 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. SALVIA. Nat. Orp.,, Luba Strikingly ornamental plants for conservatory and out-door decoration, growing freely in any light rich soil, and producing a magnificent effect in beds, ribbons, or edgings, where their beautiful spikes of bloom are produced in the greatest profusion. They all bloom the first season from seed. Half-hardy annual. 1272 Salvia Coccinea. Small, bright scarlet flowers, very pretty for beds; from South Ameri- ca. 2feet . A A ‘ A . : 5 : : 5 ‘ 5 $0.10 1273 —— -—— Splendens. A fine scarlet variety ; from South America. 2feet . . .10 {274 —— Pumila. A dwarf dark-red variety; forming a dwarf, compact, handsome bush ; fine for bedding. 1% feet E A 0 C Q - ; : 1275 —— Romeriana. Deepcrimson; fine. 2feet . .« . «».« « « « The following varieties are very fine for the conservatory or autumn flowering ; remarkable for their spikes of rich-colored flowers. Half-hardy perennials. 1276 - Amabilis. Lavender-blue; from South America. 2 feet . 5 C ; 1277 Argentea. Fine large silvery foliage, of great substance; from Crete. 2 feet 1278 Aurea. Yellow; from Cape of Good Hope. . eRe ist seine 1279 Patens. Splendid deep blue; from Mexico. 3 feet 1280 Splendens. Beautiful scarlet. 3 feet . . . 128 | Azurea. Fine azure-blue. 2 feet . : Sav te {282 Lilleana. Blue and white; very fine. 3 feet 3 1283 Tenorii. Blue. Hardy perennial eo ct 1284 — Rosea . ap nec : SU Rien Sele ai SAPONARIA. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee. One of the best and longest blooming of all dwarf annuals, producing masses of minute cross-shaped blossoms ; admirable for bedding. {285 Saponaria Calabrica. Bright rosy-pink; from Calabria. Half foot . . 1287 —— Rosea. Rose-colored. Halffoot . ete ay Ueda al sents 1288 —— Alba. Purewhite. Half foot . C ; 5 A ° SCABIOUS (Mournine Brive) Nat. Orv. Dipsacee. ‘The Scabious blooms in sad array, A mourner in her spring.” A hardy ornamental plant, suitable for borders. It may be sown at any time in May, and will produce its flowers from July to October. There isa great variety in the flowers of different plants: some of them are almost black, others a dark puce-purple, and vari- ous shades, down to lilac; they are produced in heads. Hardy annuals. 1289 Scabiosa Atropurpurea. A mixture of the finest dark colors. 2 feet . 1290 New Dwarf. Mixed; veryfine. rfoot . . 129 | Dwarf, Scarlet. Veryfine. 1foot . . . 1292 — Carmine. rfoot. . . . . 1293 Candidissima. Pure white; very desirable. rfoot . . . .« .« .« {294 Starry. The blooms of this, if picked early, are well adapted for winter bouquets . 1295 Ochroleuca. Light-yellow. Hardy perennial . . . . . 1296 Wartarica. | Glue. Hardy perennial) 5 c00 eh a ee, ule) Ph oe SCHINUS. Nat. Orp., Teribinthacee. An elegant, ornamental, and highly fragrant greenhouse shrub, with beautiful bunches of waxy, currant-like fruit. The plant forms a desirable drawing-room ornament, and is easily cultivated ; seeds sown in spring make handsome autumn plants, It succeeds out of doors in summer. 1297 Schinus Molle (Pepper Shrub). From Peru. 6feet . . . . SCOTANTHOUS. Nat. Orp., Leguminosae. A beautiful fast-growing annual climber, with elegant foliage, covered with pure white flowers, imitating those of Mandevillea suaveolens, and splendid oblong scarlet fruits. 1298 Scotanthus Tubiflorus. Amagnificentnovelty . . . . «© «© -@ SCHIZANTHUS. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. Elegant slender-branched annuals, with very conspicuous lobed or cut-petaled flowers of white, lilac, purple, and rich red, orange,*and violet-crimson spots and marks, very pic- turesquely blended ; well adapted for either garden or pot-culture. For winter flowering, they should be sown in August, and grown in pots. Half-hardy annuals. AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. PRICE 1299 Schizanthus Grahamii. Lilacand orange; veryfine. sh feet . . . . $0.05 1300 —— Gracilis. Lilacand spotted; a very graceful variety . : ie aon = .05 1301 —— Grandiflorus Occulatus. Various shades, with blue centre; fine new eats. iA feet . : - : - : > - 2 : ES 50 1302 —— Humilis. Lilac and ee ies eae a \ i lhe ais | ee weg {303 —— Pinnatus. Pinnate-leave, rosy-purple, and yellow spotted; very pretty. 1ff . .05 {304 —— —— Priestii. Purewhite. 1rfoot . . ats pee ae #1305 —— fKetusus. Deep rose, and orange-crimson $69 =r 15 feet ee 05 1306 —— —— Alba. White, crimsontip; superb. 1% feet po = i E235 1307 —— Good Mixed . A : ets : Se Te Se eee 1308 —— Finest Mixed. Including all best varieties . - ; ope aes SEDUM (Srone-Crop). Nat. Orpv., Crassulacee. A useful and exceedingly interesting genus of ae little plants, growing freely on rock or rustic work, also on ornamental mounds, old walls, &c., where, during summer, they expand their brilllant star-shaped flowers in the greatest profusion. Hardy perennial. 1309 Sedum Ceruieum. Blue; from Africa. One-quarter foot . ~ : F 5 «10 1310 —— Kamtschatkense. Orange; from Kamtschatka. Half foot » hs -10 i3if —— Mixed. atte Sr > kb end £2 bode baal. cies ewe ee SIDA. Nar. Orpv., Malvacee. Handsome, free-flowering, easily cultivated greenhouse plants. Succeed well in any rich soil. 1312. Sida Angustifolia. Yellow; from Bourbon. 4feet . . . .« « «+ « «35 {313 —— Behriana. From India. 4feet . E ; F . ‘i ‘s BD ets 1314 —— Indica. Yellow, centre dark-red; from ates 1358 —— —— Miniature. A dwarf mee pi te ae om arts cer for ae ings; finest mixed. . . . 1359 —— —— Semperflorens, or Perpetual. 4 frie varicey? Tehatiins in ower a iis time ; finest mixed > A 5 1360 —— -—— Giant, or Tree. A very lysis seateiic, uy its iki braces bgiha from one and a half to two inches in diameter; height of plants two to two and a half feet ; unsurpassed for bedding purposes; finest mixed . The Intermediate or autumn-flowering 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 purpose they should be sown the last of July or in Au- gust, and kept from hard frost during winter. Plants treated in this way, and planted out in beds in May, make a rich display during the ear!y 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 frost; hence its name, — Perpetual. 1367 Intermediate, or Autumn-flowering Stock. Finest (twelve distinct colors) mixed . 1368 Perpetual, or Emperor Stocks. Finest mixed . 1369 —— -—— New Large-flowering. Finest mixed; superb. ~ 1370 Hybrid Giant Cape, or Cocardean Stocks. Finest (five distinct colors) are The Brompton and Giant Cape are generally called Winter Stocks on account of their not flowering the first year. The former is robust and branching. The latter possesses the characteristics so much esteemed by some ; viz., immense pyramidal spikes of bloom. 1371 Brompton, or Winter Stocks. Finest mixed 1372 —— —— —— Crimson. Dwarf; beautiful 1373 —— —— —— Rose-color. Dwarf; beautiful . 1374 —— —— —— Dark Blue. Dwarf; beautiful . 1375 —— —— —— New Large and Early-flowering. A olendid ‘aeaivities the habit of which is extremely robust ; foliage is exceedingly strong-growing, and of a most striking green, by which the lively colors produce the greatest effect; finest mixed (For splendid assortments of Stock, see Collections.) STIPA. Nat. Orpd., Graminacee. 1377 . Stipa Gigantea. .Fine orfgmentaherass Fw) be el) eel oe 1378 ——— Pennata (Feather Grass). Beautiful . . . « «© «© «© « -« 1379 — Capitata. Ornamental grass . . . . . . . € a . STEVIA. Nat. Orp., Composite. Mexican perennials, with tufts of very ten Te white or pinkish flowers, which should be grown in sandy peat ; fine for pots or borders. Tender perennials. 1380 Stevia Purpurea. Purple. 2feet. . R wri La? dee 1381 —— Serrata. White ; the variety usually grown for cutting. 2 feet SUTHERLANDIA. Nat. Orp., Leguminose, An exceedingly beautiful little greenhouse shrub, with handsome Clianthus-like flowers ; succeeds best in peat and loam. 1382 Sutherlandia Frutescens. Scarlet; from Cape of Good Hope. 3 feet . 1383 —— Speciosa Coccinea. A splendid new flowering shrub, with racemes of aaieed flowers, much like Clianthus . : 4 5 : ‘ » 4 SULTAN. Nat. Orp., Composite. Handsome border annual, of easy culture; native of Persia, with fragrant flowers from July to September. 1384 Sultan Sweet. White. 2 feet CACM ERY ju bee Ge Fo, 1385 —— -—— Purpurea. 2 feet : U2 Soy spd NewS Sa i = {386 —— —— Yellow. Fine. 2feet. ©. © . © © © «© «© «© | +10 -19 25 25 -25 «10 05 +10 .05 0% 25 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. SI SUNFLOWER. Nat. Orp., Composite. (See Helianthus.) SWEET WILLIAMS. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee. A useful and well-known tribe of plants, perfectly hardy, and easily raised from seed; a bed of fine varieties presenting a rich sight : it sports into endless varieties ; viz., pink, purple, crimson, scarlet, white, variously edged, eyed, and spotted. Our seeds were saved from the finest-named varieties, together with Hunt’s (a celebrated English amateur), which we can confidently recommend as superior to any thing ever before offered in this country. Hardy perennials. 1388 Sweet Williams. Fine mixed : AN Si en Wits F ; = : $0.05 1389 —— —— Double-flowering. Finest mixed; from a splendid collection of double flowers ° e e e e e e a s e e e e s e . 1390 —— —— Auricula-flowered. New. This is one of the most desirable, differing from other varieties only in the markings of the flowers, which closely resemble the Auricula. The flowers have a large white disc, with a broad middle zone of rich crimson, purple, and violet; trusseslarge and perfect . . . . Sess 1391 —— —— Hunt's Perfection. Saved from Bragg’s finest strain in cultivation ; has taken the first prize at all the London exhibitions the past season ; truly gorgeous auleaz cy colot,.aldvatlety eset seh a ee fee et Chat eben st te 625 SWEET ALYSSUM. Nat. Orp., Cruifere. (See Alyssum.) NO. PRICE op de) TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA (full size of the flower). TAGETES. Nat. Orp., Composite. Elegant free-flowering plants, with pretty foliage ; very effective in mixed borders; suc- ceeds best in a light rich soil. Half-hardy annuals. 1392 Tagetes Signata Pumila. (See cut.) An elegant new dwarf variety, about one foot high ; and, when full grown, the plant will measure two feet in diameter, forming -a beautiful compact bush, completely covered with flowers, and continuing in bloom until hard frost sets in. Recommended as one of the most showy plants for borders and dwarf beds yet introduced ; of the easiest culture. Plants should stand at least two andahalf feetapart. . . . . +. « «© « «10 11 82 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE OAD pe ky S =7, TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA (full-grown plant, reduced to one-tenth of its natural size). 1394 Tagetes Lucida. Deep yellow; from South America. 1 foot . ~ : $0.10 1395 —— Signata. Orange, streaked with brown; from Peru. 2 feet wee “s TACSONTIA,. Nat. Orp., Passiforee. 1396 Tacsonia Ignea. This is a splendid orange-scarlet-colored “‘ Passion-flower,” like con- servatory climbing shrub ; showing the unequalled vermilion tint of the Genesera Cinnabarinna, each blossom being relieved by contrast with a circle or band of purple filaments in the centre eee edie: Lek aewtt ky emote © ml THALICTRUM, Nat. Orp., Ranunculaceae. 1397 Thalictrum Aquilegiafolium. Light purple. Hardy perennial . . . . 1398 —— Flavum. Orange. Hardy perennial . : S _ . e . : . .I0 1399 —— Floribundum. Yellow. Hardy perennial . é a ‘ . - . Pi ay THALTIA. Nat. Orp., Marantacee. A curious and interesting aquatic plant, which should be planted in light rich soil, about two feet beneath the surface of the water. 1400 Thalia Dealbata. Black and white; from South Carolina 2. . 2. 2. 2 « 025 TOURNEFORTIA. WNrert. Orpv., Boraginee. A very pretty plant, flowers of which resemble the Heliotrope, but without its fragrance; fine either for pot or garden culture. Half-hardy annual. 1401 Tournefortia Heliotropoides. Lilac; trailer; from Buenos Ayres. Half foot. nelle TRIF'OLIUM. Nat. Orp., Leguminose. Repo TE showy plant, with large handsome flowers ; grows freely in any soil. Hardy annu 1402 Trifolium Atropurpureum. Dark purple. rfoot . ‘ s : . _ 1403 —— Odoratum (sweet-scented Clover). White; very fragrant 4 feet ee . -.. TRACHELIUOM (Txsroatwort). Nat. Orp., Campanulacee. 1404 Trachelium Ceruleum. Blue; pretty Campanula-like plants; from Italy. Hardy biennial. gefect .. .,. siv@e onescenseeiietwneleeensT~ 01st 2m TRITOMA. Nat. Orp., Hemerocallidacee. Splendid half-hardy, evergreen, herbaceous plants, forming large, robust, stemless leaf crowns, from.the centre of which their tall flower-stems, three to five feet in height, are pro- duced in summer and autumn, with large dense-flowered terminal racemes of rich pendant orange-red and scarlet tubulous flowers, each raceme a foot or more in | They are admirably adapted for bedding out ; and the numerous terminal flame-colored blossoms form a stately distant or mediate effect. They thrive in ry rich light garden soil. On approach of winter, they should be taken up and placed in the greenhouse or cellar, for replanting out again in spring. 1405: Tritoma Lpania. ; Birestenired: 420" eis Sn ee ea Te : ee TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. NO. PRICE */ THUNBERGIA ALATA. THUNBERGIA. Nat. Ord. Acanthacea. Extremely ornamental climbers; much admired; very free bloomers; good for trellis, stems of trees, and in the greenhouse, or out of doors in summer in a warm situation. Tender annuals. {406 Thunbergia Alata. Winged, buff, with darkeye. 4to6feet . 5 ‘ A $0.05 1407 —— Alba. White, with darkeye. 4to6feet . 3 le e + 4 oy -aurer "ew. Ce Oe RS Tricolor Grandiflora. Carmine; spotted. 4feet . . . « « +25 Triomphe de Gand. Fine orange-scarlet. 4 feet . . . « « «25 — Du Prado. Yellow-scarlet flamed. “4 feet . Sed Qpe TIGT MOE Gag Versicolor. Orange-striped. gfeet. . . «© «© © «© « «25 Victor Emmanuel. Brilliant carmine and gold. 4 fee je Zanderii. Vivid scarlet; one of the strongest growing varieties. 4 feet. .25 Lillie Schmidt. Scarlet. 6 feet ald. .shqrob gape? Von Humboldt. Fine orange-shaded. 6feet . . . «© .« > Mixed. Finest varieties - o= yen) ta ee ee The following are beautiful tuberous varieties for the greenhouse :— Tropzolum Brachyceras. Yellow and red; fine foliage; splendid trailer . . . .25 —— Pentaphyllum. Scarlet and green; delicate foliage ; fine for open borders . +25 —— Jarattii. Scarlet and yellow . . . . " F x : 5 : 7; as —— Tricolorum. Scarlet, yellow, and black . " é it : . ~325 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 85 NO. PRICE TY DZA. Nat. OrD., Gesneracee. A stove plant of great beauty. Greenhouse perennial. 1444 Tydaa Hybrida. Very fine. Lae e e e ° * e e e * e $0.25 VALEREAN. Nar. Orp., Valriancee. Perennial plants; mostly natives of Europe; will grow in almost any soil. ‘Phe dwarf species are. very suitable for rock-work, eo ukrmee 1445 Valeriana. Rubra. Hes wer 6 oe Toms ee Se 8 ek ww 08 1446 rpisaca! Alba. White. 1s feet. ° e e ° ° ° o ° ° e ry 2 05 VENIDIUM. Nat. Orp., Composite. An exceedingly showy plant, with large handsome flower, having a very, gay appearance in beds or mixed borders ; thrives best in turfy,loam. Hialf-hardy annua = {447 Venidium Calendulaceum. Deep orange; rich brown centre; from Cape of Good Hope. 1. foot 4 ° . 5 : 4 . : 5 A 5 2) 605 VENUS’S LOOKING-GLASS. Nat. ORD., Campanulacee. A free-flowering, pretty little plant, of nice habit of growth, especially adapted for beds, ribbons, or edgings; grows well in any garden soil. Hardy annual. 1448 Venus’s Looking-Glass (Camfanula), Finest mixed ; from south of Europe. Half foot, .05 VALELOTA. Nat. Orp., Amaryllidacee. A splendid bulbous-rooted plant, allied to the Amaryllis and Lily. It blooms in August, throwing up its strong stems about one foot high, with from five to eight brilliant scarlet lily-like flowers ; very ornamental for bedding out in summer or for culture in pots. 1449 Vallota Purpurea Superba. Fine és 3 e ‘ j i 5 : 5 628 VENUS’S NAVELWORT. Nat. Orp., Boraginacee. A very pretty little plant, useful for ribbons, and forms a neat edging to shrubbery bor- ders, &c.; grows freely in every soil. Hardy annual. {450 Venus’s Navelwort (Cyzoglossum Linifolius). White; from Portugal. 1} feet. . .05 VERONICA. Nav. Orp., Scrophulariacee. A genus of the most beautiful and showy evergreen shrubs, producing their handsome spikes of flowers in the greatest profusion. : 1451 Veronica Glauca (New). Blue; very fine; from England. Hardy perennial. 2 feet. .10 1452 —— Devoniana. Redand white. Half-hardy shrub. 23 feet . a ‘ % 610 | (453 —— Syriaca. Bright blue and white ; fine for pot-culture, edgings, vases, or rock-work. Half-hardy annual. Half foot . : f 5 c “ é A 4 3. 4x0 1454 — — Alba. White variety of preceding . ‘ : : “ ° : 2 3tO 1455 —— Andersonii. Lilac and white; greenhouse shrub. 2 feet . 5 é : . #10 1456 —— Austriaca. Blue. Hardy perennial . é é é “ c c é SOS 1457. —— Imperialis. Blue. Greenhouseshrub. . . «.« « © © «© «© «25 1458 -—— Lindleyana. Lilac. Greenhouseshrub . . .»« «© «© «© «© « 125 1459 Virginica. Rose-color. Hardy perennial .. 5 9. ey 0%) 0. enue sO5 VERBENA. Nat. Orp., Verbenacee. charming genus of universally admired and easily cultivated plants, simply requiring the | treatment of half-hardy annuals to have them bloom during the summer ; for winter deco- ration they are invaluable. Half-hardy perennial. {460 Verbena Aubletia. Reddish-purple; from North America. Half foot . . $405 1461 —— Drummondii. Lilac; from Texas SEAETERS: | GROOT ECCS me MINH Og ct Oo {462 —— Pulcherrima. Violet; fine. Half foot Fah al be hao) Urea Sai aM diy (9) 1463 —— Teucroides Odorata. Fine white; fromGermany . . . . © ~ .I0 1464 -—— Venosa. Rich purple; free-bloomer ; trailer. From Buenos Ayres . a ake Gb eer mie IMIxe Gs vince yis'o) alain lh aries Kee BRR AES 1 et ES) OO 1466 —— Hybrida. From finest named sorts; extramixed. . «© - -© «© «© 25 1467 —- > —— Snow’s. From Dexter Snow’s celebrated collection of several hundred va- Mctice menemined (oa Mh (Cots OS engi gasie yas 1468 —— —— New Italian Striped. One of last season’s novelties; brilliant colors of carnation-like, striped with rose, lilac, purple, on various colored ground . RTS AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE BASKET OF VERBENAS. 1469 Verbena Hybrida Auriculefiora. Asplendid novelty, large and well formed ; blooms in various shades, with a distinct eye of white or rose, and properly called Auricu- lzflora, as the disk comes near the Polyanthus and Auricula. Extra fine mixed, $0.50 1470 —— —— Coccinea. From most brilliant scarlet flowers . J 4 1471 —— — Ceerrulea. Deep-blue; fine. A 4 ; a J > 5 VIOLA TRICOLOR. Nat. Onn, Viedacee. (See Pansy or Heartsease.) WINCA. Nat. OrD., Afocynacee. A genus of the most beautiful greenhouse plants; succeeding out of doors in warm, shel- tered situations. Seed sown early in spring will bloom the same season, 1473 Vinca Rosea. Rose-color; from East Indies. 1474 —— Alba. White, withcrimsoneye . ; 1475 —— Alba Nova. A new variety; pure white VICTORIA REGIA. Nat. Orv. Nymphacee. One of the most beautiful of all the aquatic plants, which requires a house for its special use. To succeed in growing them from seed, keep the pot immersed in water until the seed vegetates, when it should be repotted in a large pot, and sunk in a pond or fountain about one foot below the surface of the water. From the River Amazon. 1476 Victoria Regia. The most magnificent of all lilies. Per seed VISCARIA,. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee. A genus of remarkably pretty profuse-flowering plants, producing a striking effect i in beds, ribbons, or mixed borders ; oe ing freely in any ant carden-soil. Hardy annual. 1477 Viscaria Burridgii. White. r}feet . F ° — 1478 —— Celi Rosea (Rose of Heaven). Bright rose, with whine centre; from oleae th feet . . : : = = anti ‘ SN cathe ls ial 1479 —— —— Alba. Pure white; fine : 5 : ~ = . - 1480 —— -—— Nana. Dwarf; bright rose, white centre . . : 1481 —— Oculata. Pink, with rich crimson eye. From Algiers ; 1482 —— -—— Dunnetti. White, with dark eye. - “ : 1483 —— -—— Coccinea Nana. Bright scarlet, with iseer thei centre. 1484 —— -—— Hybrida Splendens. a 2 \\ \ . \ } er \ \\ \ z ‘ re : < . WIGANDIA CARACASANA. WIGANDIA. Nat. Orpv., Aydroleacea. 1491 Wigandia Caracasana. Greenhouse perennial . : - ‘ , ; ei ee ee WHITLAWVIA. Nat. Orv., Aydrophyilacee. A very handsome free-flowering plant, suitable for beds and borders; from California. Hardy annual. 1492 Whitlavia Grandiflora. Violet-blue. 1foot.. . = j : 4 6 A dels XERANTHEMUM, Nat. Orpd., Composite. A fine everlasting flower, good for winter bouquets. Hardy annual. 1493 Xeranthemum Double. Purple. 2 feet iat ey Uefa RAS beiAkah and RAEN ns Gi Ye cs ZO 88 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. PRICE 1494 Xeranthemum Double, White. 2feect. . . . .« «© «© « .¢ $0.10 1495 —— -—— Campacta. New dwarf; purple. 2feet . . . . . - 1A 1496 Se et Alba. White. 2 feet ? . . * *. . © 7 . » «10 1497 amd —aee Lutea. Yellow. 2 feet. co . . . . 7 . . . . 10 ZAUSCHNERIA. Nat. Onp., Oxagrariz. 1498 Zauschneria Californica. A very interesting and valuable hardy autumn-flowering plant, with a profusion of scarlet flower-tubes in September, October, and No- vember ; well adapted for dry, gravelly soils in sunny situations. Exceedingly handsome for beds and borders. Hardy perennials. 1 foot . . . . +25 DOUBLE ZINNITA, ZINNIA. Nar. Orp., Comfosite. A grand genus of autumn-flowering plants, combining the greatest richness and diversity of color with unequalled profusion and duration of bloom. _ Among the novelties of recent introduction, the New Double Zinnia has proved a most important acquisition. Its splendid double flowers rival, in beauty, size, and form, moderate size dahlias. 1495 Zinn Elegens. Qeaem. ares NO. ltl ltl ee, el 1500 ——— Double. Mixed (see engraving). No new annual has excited so much attention as this. First introduced by Messrs. Vilmorin, Andriex, & Co., Paris, 1860; and since that time has been much improved in size, form, and color. The seed we offer was saved only from the finest double flowers, and will produce a large per- centage of double-flowering plants. Finest mixed .« : ‘ ‘ =f ARO TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. SQ MEXICAN ZINNIA. Zinnia Double Aurea. Splendid double; golden-yellow; rich . —— Coccineas Double; scarlet . . . . . — Carmine. Beautiful light rose or carmine; full double — Violacea. Very dark crimson-purple; full double. 4 Mexicana. This proves to be a new and desirable species. It is a neat dwarf plant of compact habit, scarcely one foot high, much branched, with numerous flower-heads, about two inches across, the ray florets being of a full orange color in the centre, and paler at the margins. It is offered in some lists under the name of Zinnia Haageana, and also Aurea and Sanvitalia Mexicana . eto (For separate colors, see Collections.) go AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE SPLENDID ASSORTMENTS OF FRENCH AND GERMAN FLOWER-SEEDS. We invite the attention of our numerous customers to the following list of assortments of flower- seeds. They have all been selected expressly for us, by our special correspondents in France and Germany, from the various noted flower-seed growers, whose well-known reputation is a sure uaranty of their superior excellence, both as regards distinctness of color, and freshness of seed. e have no hesitation in recommending them as equal, if not superior, to any to be obtained in Europe. Our Asters are, many of them, of our own growth; and the best guaranty we can give of their extra quality is the award of the highest premium of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the best thirty flowers exhibited in 1865, and EVERY YEAR but FouR for the previous twenty years ; and this, too, in competition with the choicest French seeds. ASTERS. NO. PRICE 150 {4 Truffaut’s Peony Flowered Aster. Sixteen splendid varieties; distinct colors . $1.50 1502 Truffaut's Peony Pyramid Flowered. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beau- tiful colors 4 : 5 . : : : é 4 J : : ; tas 15028 ——- —— —— —— Eight splendid varieties ; distinct colors é ; : . 1.00 15503 —— —— —— —— Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors sA.76 1504 —— -—— Perfection. ‘Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors aS 1505 —— -—— —— Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. . i 2/\.75 {506 Dwarf Large-flowering Peony. Six superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 1.00 wn ° 15064 Imbricated Pompone. ‘Twelve splendid varieties : : : : . ‘ os 1507 Truffaut’s Imbrigue Pompone. ‘Ten splendid vatieties, of the most beautiful colors, 1. 1508 New Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beau- tiful colors . . ‘ . ‘ : : : : . ‘ . : otk. 1509 New Giant Emperor. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 3 - 1.50 1510 New Cocardeau, or Crown-tlowered. Six beautiful varieties, of the most splendid ft t uw uw colormia Gus, . < . 7 : : : ‘ : ; ‘ - 100 ISt! Globe-flowered Pyramidal. Twelve superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors. 1.00 1512 Double Globe Quilled. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . 1.00 1513 Ranunculus-flowered. Eight superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors ~ .75 15t4 Reid’s Improved Quilled. Fight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors —. 1.00 1515 Double Dwarf Aster. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors todd 9 1516 Double Dwarf Bouquet Pyramid. ‘Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors |... grusaul snei Galion teeta: fie Ps ei ; wutog . 1.00 1517 Boltze’s New Miniature Bouquet Pyramid. Five superb varieties, of the most beau- tiful colors . : . “ : : - : a chet < ; J f 48 1518 New Peony Globe. Seven superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors. = 4 was 1519 New Rose-flowered. Twelve superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors J - 1.50 1520 Porcupine, or Hedgehog. Nine superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors . - 75 BALSAMS. 1521 Double Camellia-flowered Balsams. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful olor cigs 5 Seo Cina £2 Po 2a) ae ete sviowl «.smnalct 2-22 1522 Double Dwarf Balsams. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. 75 1523 Double Spotted Rose-flowered Balsams. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . - ¢ . : ‘ : : 4 : ? 21 1524 Improved Double Rose-flowered Balsams. Ten splendid varieties, unsurpassable in quality. Twenty-five seeds of each . : : eva aebe » 1.25 15244 New Rose-flowered. Eight splendid varieties . . . «.« «© «© «© « 1.00 GERMAN STOCKS. 1525 Dwarf Early Floweniig: |)Sixteen varieties... 0 ns ee 15254 Dwarf Early-flowered Ten-weeks Stocks. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beatrtifal cole sede cal) be ole icyeh Rowhes aylaet MBO bet. to ee 1526 Large-flowered Improved Dwarf Ten-weeks Stocks. Six splendid varieties, of the Tost Genu Aas To wheels y bchcraee ced | sfeupin Benet. 8... Bale. 8 1527, New Large-flowered Pyramidal Ten-weeks Stocks. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors sit te titer a “ . . 4 Z . 1.00 15274 New Large-fowered Pyramidal. Eight varieties . Sabai - “ : . oe 75 ' TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. gi PRICE Dwarf Pyramidal Ten-weeks Stocks. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beau- tiful colors . = c : 5 : : c 5 6 ; 3 $1.00 Miniature, or Lilliputian Ten-weeks Stocks. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors : , : 5 E A B : : ; ‘ 5. eas Dwarf Bouquet Ten-weeks Stocks. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . : 5 6 . ; : i : : 3 é : F Soy /s Giant, or Tree Ten-weeks Stocks. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 2 ; p ‘ : 5 : ! : 4 ; ; } 00 New Early Autumn-flowering Stocks. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors : : 6 é 4 . : é 6 c . 1.06 Giant Cape Stocks. Five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . - see 50. Srompton Stocks. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . : - 1.00 New Early Large-flowered Brompton Stocks. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors - 5 - 4 : : : : , : yer Emperor, or Perpetual Stocks. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . g 5 5 9 5 3 3 ‘ 3 : és : i . 1.00 Semperflorens, or Perpetual. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors, 1.00 New Hybrid. Hybrid between the Wall-flower and the rough leaves. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors ts Meck eae tO Cae ei em Lx New Rehuels A beautiful acquisition. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . SeAried : 3 : a z : A P - LARKSPURS. Double Dwarf Rocket Larkspur. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . f “ ; 5 z 4 5 r 5 A 5 : 5 Arar |is Double Tall Rocket Larkspur. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors, .50 Double Branching Larkspur. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. .50 Double Hyacinth-flowered Larkspur. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . : ; : ms ‘ A ; ‘ FE c ; 5 A Bevis VARIOUS COLLECTIONS. Andiorpinurn Majus (Snapdragon). Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful COLOKS! ise. Pgs 6 ee miphekas : ‘ : : : ‘ . 1.00 Antirrhinum Majus Nanum. Five splendid varieties ; dwarf; the most beautiful colors, .75 Acacia. Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors ‘ —— Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. $ < Canna. ‘Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . — Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . - c Capsicum. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors : Convolvulus Major. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors Coxcomb. Twelvesplendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . Everlasting Flower. ‘Twenty-four varieties . . . .- 2. Everlasting Flowers. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors Gladiolus. | Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors Gourds. Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . —— Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . : Helichrysum. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. Holyhock. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors - Hollyhock. Eight varieties . . : Eis a lib Pt en ee eda Heartsease, or Pansies. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . Petunia. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . ‘ F Phlox, Drummondii. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors Poppies. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 3 Portulaca. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . — Doubie. Four splendid vafieties, of the most beautiful colors Salpiglossis. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors Sweet Peas. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors Scabiosa. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . Solanum.- Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . Ipomea. Ma ried and tender. Twelve splendid varieties, of th : col@rse 22th aha A se ae y ; 2 “ee Jacobea. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. — Dwarf. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors Kennedya. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors —— Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . , f Marvel of Peru. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . : Marygold, African and French. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors Ornamental Grasses. Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors —— — Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 5 i Penstemon. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors ieciaik be Ornamental Fruits. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful sorts . “ Tropzolum Lobbianum. ‘Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful sorts . Wallflower (from pot-plants). Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors =— , Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. . « e 4 Zinnia Elegans. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . — Finest Double. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors e e e ° e e Necro Lelie, s\n Oy os 0 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NOVELTIES OF 1866-1, AND OTHER CHOICE AND RARE FLOWERS. PRICE Arbronia Fragrans, This beautiful plant is a native of the Rocky-Mountain country, and can hardly be surpassed for beauty and elegance. It is a hardy perennial, of trailing habit, sending up immense numbers of flowers of a pure white color, in clusters resembling the Snowball. It opens its flowers towards evening, which pos- sess a delightful fragrance. In bloom from June to September. Seeds Py ride Ve 25 Abutilon Venosum Striatum. Greenhouse plant ; hoe tu : é é f Acacia Balsamea. Yellow; fine . ° : ‘ ° ° é . Dolibriformis.. Yellow . Drummondii. New and beautiful. Excelsa. White . t Floribundus. Very free flowering : Glandulosa. Yellow. mye is Longiflora Magnifica. Superb ae Miesnerii. Yellow; new; very fine . Spectabilis. Dee golden yellow ; very showy and beautiful Adonis Vernalis Grandiflora Superba. A beautiful variety, with larger flowers - than Adonis Vernalis ; bright yellow, with large dark-brown centre. Perennial EN, = PEN AGES AR eS —_— we a3 =" 4 NY SM os es Sa EA = em AGROSTEMMA CCELI ROSA, DWARF-FRINGED. 1598 Aprostese™ Ceeli Rosa, Dwarf-fringed. A fine variety of Agrostemma Ceeli Rosa, of » compact growth (eight to ten inches high), thickly branched, vigorous, and free-bioceaen ; flowers a fresh and lively rose-color, with a very white centre. The borders of t e petals are finely fringed, giving to the whole plant a delicate and graceful aspect. Hardy annual . i599 —— e Coli Rosa Hybrida Flore Pleno. A new double variety of this very pretty plant, producing a profusion of densely-double flowers. A great acquisition . 1600 Ageraturs Ceruleum Multiflorum. Very <4 flowering, blue, half-hardy annual. 3 feet 1601 Anthemts Purpurea. Dwarf bushy species, with very numerous flower-heads ; ray flowers, yellow above and brown underneath. . . Sik Ope f i Dey ‘ob ~y a "| [Y= PAIN, SR \ ; SS) } y \i ] Le (gs , YZ Me BOCCONIA JAPONICA. See page 94. Di cS in 2 cA — Re a a Bigs. 4 be emt Ye Ss ie gga «eed aR Se Be: SAERMAL bxctntenne & ra kone fi “Ch san Din © bata j gett Pot peels preset wires “niga @ ‘-« or I aaa: Sg Sax ane. =e a ae PR tet S4 seihigre' dare redhegpa? “¥, bbebed: nt Hs sta PE ia Oh tor ee 3 Meet we vita aitead Clee ain ‘he sess Se Keene beagle aie Cc Sy Pg abt ret * hae Ja Ny : r % -" ie 4 eis ie / f : This plant forms perfectly round tufts, from ten to twelve inches h h, by fifteen to eighteen through. The small flowers, of purplish rose, shading ae to white towards the centre, are produced in such aug) that the whole plant forms a single bouquet . 50 1668 —— Japonicum, flore pleno. New double Japanese fancy varieties. ‘This new tribe of Chrysanthemum is particularly recommended, as, from its sportive character, we feel convinced that the plants raised from seeds will always aa in the shape and color of their flowers, constantly producing new varieties .. -50 1669 —— Carinatum Atrococcineum. Blooming in the most various shades, from light scarlet to dark blood-red. Very beautiful. Hardy annual .10 {S70 —— Carinatum Furpureum. Beautiful crimson and purple: -violet flowers ; very fine. Hardy annual 25 {671 —— Tricolor Dunnetti Flore Pleno. The flowers are of snowy whiteness, and its great charm consists in being as perfectly double as the Truffaut’s Pzony Aster. Hardy annual é ‘ F : HELO 1672 Cineraria Argentea Vera. A ‘handsome, silvery, shrubby species Z : é 50 1673 —— Burgzi. With very handsome !eaves and flowers 50 {754 ae pices: A new and beautiful large-leaved species, with flower-stems four eet hig F 50 1675 Clianthus ‘Dampieri Alba. A new and remarkable variety, with large white flowers, ; delicately marked witha scarlet line around each petal. : 1 5O 1676 Clarkia Pulchella Alba Tom Thumb. A very compact and beautiful variety 25 16765 —— Integripetala Alba Tom Thumb. A new and exceedingly dwarf and com- pact-growing variety of the entire-petalled Clarkia, producing a profusion of snow-white flowers, which are exceedingly showy, and of the highest decorative effect, either for bedding, edging, and ribboning. ‘This variety has been selected vet ‘great care, and will be found very constant in its character. Height, eight inches . : 4 Bye ioie {676% —— Integripetala Fl. Albo Pleno. ‘A new double variety, highly recommended by the raisers of this newacquisition . .25 1677 Integripetala Flore Pleno. A magnificent double variety. “The blossoms are very large, of a rich manents color, and are produced in the greatest profusion. Hardy annual : ; LO 167734 Clematis Erecta- White ; one of the best hardy perennials. Three feet . fas 1678 —— Florida. White; hardy climber ; fragrant; hardy. Ten feet ; .10 1679 Cosmidium Engelmani. A very handsome annual from Mexico, forming compact plants a foot high, with neat linear foliage, and intense-yellow flowers . .10 {680 Coreopsis Philadelphica. Hardy perennial, which flowers the first year. Its s large flowers are of a fine yellow, and very ornamental . i als 1531 —— Auriculata. Bright orange; fine ; hardy perennial. Three feet + ».tO 1632 og Tenuifoiia. Beautiful cut foliage and yellow flowers; hardy perennial. One oot 6 5 : <10 1683 Coccinea Indica. Highly ornamental, with scarlet fruit. One foot . «25 1684 Cucurbita Melanocarpa. Hardy and handsomest gourd for covering verandas, &e. Very rapid grower, with fine foliage, and beautiful, marbled, glossy green, and silvery- white striped fruit Baas 1685 —— Melo-pepo-capensis. A variety of gourd, producing extraordinary large fruit . tae 1686 —— Argyrosperma. A new Mexican gourd, with fruit of a depressed spherical form, having large, handsome, white seeds; eatable, with the flavor of a hazel-nut; an addition to the dessert. Ten seeds : I.00 1687 Cucumeropsis Mackenni. A handsome cucurbitaceous plant, with green fruit of the size of a cedar-cone, with light-green and white stripes EaMir-00 1688 Cytisus Glabratus. Very beautiful, with large golden-yellow flowers ; very fragrant 1.00 1689 Dahlia Imperialis. A splendid foliaged species, with white bell- -shaped flowers, borne gracefully on large terminal pyramids ‘ : f . : : E NO. e PRICE I.0o 96 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE , NO. PRICE 1690 Datura Huberiana fl. pl. New varieties, mixed. A beautiful species; of robust habit, with very large, double flowers, in many new colors; white, violet, carmine, lilac, rose, &c. ; also one of the finest foliaged plants. 2 : : : ‘. 5-0 = 1691 -— Ceratocauli. Very large blush flowers. 3 feet. 2 : - - sar 1692 —— Humilis Alba Plena. A new double white variety of D. humilis fi. pl. with very large trumpet-shaped flowers . : : “ : 2 : : 2 - oat 1693 Delphinium Chinensis Pumilum, Dark Blue. A new color of this valuable acquisi- sition sent out last season. Early from seed the first year ; about one foot high, with large, rich, blue flowers, abundantly produced. Hardy perennial “ : 5 1694 —— Chinense Pumilum Caruleum. Beautiful dwarf variety; dark blue; hardy perennial. $ foot. : ree - “ . : 4 - - : : : 1695 ——- —— —— Ceelestis. Beautiful; light blue; hardy perennial. %foot . ch oe 1696 —— Formosa Celestinum. New; light blue; hardy perennial. 2 feet é oP 1697 —— Hendersonii. Fine; blue; very large flowers and spikes ; hardy perennial. 2 ft. .10 1698 —— Azureus. A hardy perennial variety, growing two to three feet high, with spikes of delicate white flowers, tinged with pale blue. Native of Western Iowa and Nebraska. Seeds per packet pees : ‘s a . ; : - ‘ 1699 —— Menziesii. A very fine variety, growing one to two feet high, with dense spikes of gaat of the deepest blue. Perfectly hardy. Native of Nebraska. Seeds per "packet . : 2 7 - = - B : - : ; : : = : 1700 Desmanthus Brachylobus. A hardy perennial, with beautiful fern-like foliage, and white globular clusters of flowers of considerable beauty. New and rare. Seeds per packet . o ss . ° . ° ; - . : 2 ° . : 1701 Dianthus Chinensis Coronatus fl. pl. A most beautiful new double Chinese annual Pink, with white flowers striped with lilacand crimson . ai!) dee ee : 1702 —— Heddewigii Striatus Grandiflorus fl. pl. Pure-white double flowers, with broad crimson stripes, very striking and beautiful. . : : J ‘tine ; 1703 —— Imperialis Plenissimus Pictus. A new and splendid variety. White ground, and each petal marked with a dark spot, like a Paisley Pink. . : - ‘ : 1705 —— Caryophyllus Double Dwarf Mixed. This new, and too little known, species is commendable on account of its compact and bushy habit, and the abundance of its double flowers, variously colored. The flower-stems are pretty nearly equal in height (about twelve to fifteen inches), and stand close to each other, making the whole plant look like a bunch of flowers. : ; : : ; 2 : : 1706 —— Dentosus Hybrid. Very pretty, but exceedingly sportive; new species; new varieties are found every year in the seedlings; flowers single, semi-double, or double ; plants blooming very freely and,perpetually through the whole summer and autumn ; the finest are easily preserved by propagating from cutting s : : 1707 —— WHeddewigii Nanus Flore Albo Pleno (Benary). ‘This is a new, double, white variety of the beautiful Heddewigii Pink. Itis of quite compact, dwarfish habit, eerbine Dianthus Heddewigii fl. pl. ; and nearly, without exception, constant from.seed, which it produces very sparingly . ‘ 2 “ “ 5 ‘ ‘ 1708 —— Cincinnatus. A new species from Japan, of the size of Dianthus Heddewigii, and with deeply-fringed petals. Superb - é : - é : ? 1709 Digitalis Tomentosa. Herbaceous plant, very distinct from D. purpurea ; its flowers are more erect, of dark purple color, spotted with bright carmine ; : : 1710 —— Winterii. Rich amber color; dense tall spikes; hardy biennial. 4feet . ae. 1711 Egg Plant. Giant White. A new variety. Fruit, three times larger than those of th old white variety. Half-hardy annual, and very ornamental. . . . = . ; 1712 ——— Giant Striped. The fruits of this are equally of extraordinary size, and their variegation very constant. Like the foregoing, it will be more effective when plant- ed as a single specimen than in masses, as it is desirable that the curious fruits of these ‘bik varieties are well exposed to view. A highly-ornamental, half-hardy iqamnual.,. Pe ae : han wa lel a SOP ae ; va 1713. Embothrium Coccineum. A magnificent greenhouse climber, with brilliant scarlet 5 flowers ; clusters like Bignonia Venusta . : , : ‘ ‘ ee . «1.00 1714 Erianthus Ravenna Violescens. A new and beautiful variety of this perfectly hardy grass, rivalling the Pampas, growing twelve feet high. The violescens is a new and superb variety ; ; : & : : : : ~ : ‘ : : : 1715 Erythraea Ramosissima. Fine rose-flowered Gentianez, forming dwarf, compact, bushy plants, suitable for edgings and dwarf bed. . . «Se wa te : 1716 Geranium Scarlet Tom Thumb. A very fine dwarf; habited, compact-growing variety, attaining only to the height of six or eight inches, and very desirable and admirable for belts, edgings, and bedding purposes. . : : 5 ‘ . : : * 1717 Gilia Achillzfolia fi. rosea. A new rose-colored variety of this well-known annual . .25 1718 —— Agregata. A hardy biennial of great beauty, growing two to three feet h'gh; flowers, scarlet, dotted with maroon. Very desirable ; from Utah Territory. Seeds .50 per packet . . . ' ‘ : : : : . . : 25 1719 Gloriosa Plantii. Greenhouse plant, with red flowers. 3 feet . . =e 1720 .Geordonmeh ckameercn. isk 8 of} gk we ee : 210 1721 —— .Miniatum. Small fruit. rofeet . . . «.« *s © sc «= - 10 i722 —— Ostrich Egg. saree ~~. ltl! Ue eee : -10 . . . . . to 1723 —— Siphon. 10 feet. . , . . “ 1724 —— Turban. ro feet. “are : pe ; : Z : ‘ . ‘ 1725 Godete Reptans. New dwarf carmine rose, with purple spots, very profuse, blooming Ono AEU kris gees Sa! sk EN eee ee a ae ees. 1726 —— Reptans Alba. A charming variety, of dwarf habit, blooming in profusion ; flowers pure white, with crimson blotch atthe base ofeach petal 2. «2 «© «© «| «IS vps - aS e ' ” j 6 ints an i ; ee es j 8, iS , ‘ iy i A : ‘4 £ ¢ wae a lac cleanser oh BOS AGI IG SEMEL CORN IA 'PETE AS RTA AEE PRET ART MRAMN Aye UIT INE Te rae lay coc ey aetewhewenay ) ' Lg we ’ . 2 , Spa cera Rayo Ss eGR cartel nin ech a can lh er seman iy Hi, lew Ai MMM AEMANN eld Shaaban indies mS SMALE RAN lal ccs AY ooo ae wade nig’ FB maa oaks ‘ f h 1m 4 ’ oe > oad a) i +e a a | ry Ny mrt ‘ ; 4 , ane hak ' [ ‘ onl gee Nak sph ty Se Sp PEE EMERY LI TET, TENT MMM IIRL CATON BARNS TIER AEE mina > “hte SAE Sgie SNS SPT MARIN Soe pe SR POR EP INDI Tons Z 3 aie ” Bist oR ie i b f ; EPA il Fe 5 yf eypegs ae WIN) sheet), 4 ; Wo eiSeRe RAL , F \ ia ° hi { ‘ Tee We ey o 6 Need i ’ oN eet at 5 v dir y sh BOF A es ? t ae fr . ve “i TA t ry A Ege sig o x rs ee ewer yoy ace 3 , tye eel Sit erie & 0 ae ft ee ahd v eke my Pit) SRE ts ba aa ey tif i veld fs , ' a Senta aah ah mete et tani vem dre + 2h he , a < ¥ wee AES OGR PSA ay ea IE \ AW ‘ SS At SSNS SS See page 100. SALVIA SPLENDENS COMPACTA, p. See NICOTIANA MACROPHYLLA GIGANTEA. 1728 1729 1730 {731 1732 1733 1734 1735 1736 1737 1738 1739 1741 1742 1743 1745 1746 1747 1748 1749 1750 1751 1752 — Lindleyana Flore Pleno. 1756 —— Siphilitica. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. A startling novelty in this much-admired tribe of annual plants, the first double variety which has been produced. Rich rosy ree. — AmenaAlba. White; very fine; hardyannual. 1 foot é : —— Rosea Alba Tom Thumb. New dwarf rose; hardy annual. 4 foot. Grevillea Thelemanni Splendens. A splendid species, with flowers fine blood-red. Gunneri Scabra. Large, ornamental foliage: greenish-white; half-hardy perennial. 2 feet Gynerium Argentium Kermesinum. A new and superb variety of the magnificent Pampas Grass, the tall, silvery flower-spikes tinted with vosy crzsson Gypsophilla Saxifraga. ‘A lovely miniature species, with delicate branches, covered with white flowers ; very pretty for edgings and dwarf beds Helipterum Corymbiflorum. A handsome, everlasting flower; from "Australia ; with silvery leaves, and white, star-like blossoms in corymbs. Hardy annual Hibiscus Cannabinus. A biennial species, growing five feet high, with finely- cut foliage, and an elegant addition to the flower-border ; flowering the first year from seed : white, with purple throat — Macrophyllus. A gigantic, shrubby species, with large, cordate, glossy leaves, and light-yellow, fragrant flowers ; elegant for planting out insummer. Five seeds . 1. iberis Linifotia. A fine autumn-flowered annual species, with delicate rose-colored umbels of flowers . imperiata Sacchariflora. baz magnificent, hardy grass, “quite recently introduced from — Amoor, with graceful curved foliage, forming a fine bush about three feet high, throw- ing out numerous flower-spikes about five feet in height, bearing glittering, silvery plumes of flowers ; extremely pretty. The leaves are lively green, with a broad, silvery line down the middle; and the habit and bearing of the plant are quite as handsome as Gynerium Argenteum, while it has the superiority of flowering very freely, and standing any degree of frost without the slightest protection Ipemeea Volubilis Madame Anne. A very fine new waco with variegated flowers, striped red on a white ground 1740 —— Minima Spectabile. A pretty, hardy, annual species ; : with small, heart- -shaped leaves and rosy-carmine flowers, remaining the whole day expanded. A Gee extremely-full-blooming climber — Copiica. A beautiful climber ; ; deep-lanceolated leaves ; flowers, ‘handsome rose with white, standing well in bouquets : Iris Kempferit. A magnificent new species; from. Japan ; received the Certificate of Merit from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 186s ; ane saree Deite — Gracilis. Light blue; hardy perennial. 2 feet 1744 —— Pumila. Very beautiful ; saved from forty new varieties Lagenaria Spherica. New Ornamental Gourd. Flowers large, snowy white, with bright yellow stamens; fruit, the size of an orange, smooth, of a dark-green len marbled all over with white. Per packet Lathyrus Mauritanicus. A new and Biesy perennial and climbing species, ‘with crim- son flowers —— Czruleus Coccineus. A sweet pea, with a dark-red blotch on each petal . : Linum Macrayi. A plant newly introduced from Chili; dwarf habit ; with large, orange- colored flowers. P : 3 - ¢ : - ° : : 2 4 : Lilium Colchichum. A very beautiful and attractive Lily; flowers, fine primrose- yellow; in form, resembling those of the favorite Lilium es aie 10 seeds . — Aurantiacum. Fine yellow. 3 feet © 725 5 A — Eximium. Beautiful white ; large trumpet-shaped “flowers. 2 ret — Auratum, Golden Striped Lily. This new and magnificent species of Lily, lately introduced from Japan; spoken of by Dr. Lindley as follows: ‘‘If ever a flower merited the name of glorious, it is this, which stands far above all other Lilies, whether we regard its size, sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of color. Imagine upon the end of a purple stem, not thicker than a ramrod, and not above two feet high, a saucer-shaped flower, at least ten inches in diameter, composed of six spread- ing, somewhat crisp parts, rolled back at their pots, and having an ivory-white skin, thinly strewn with purple points or studs, and oval or roundish, prominent purple stains. To this add, in the middle cf each of the six parts, a broad stripe of light satin-yellow, losing itself gradually in the ivory skin. Place the flower in a situation where side-light is cut off, and no direct light can reach it, except from above, when the stripes acquire the appearance of gentle streamlets of Australian gold, and the reader who has not seen it may form some feeble notion of what itis, It should be sown in pots, and placed under a shaded glass. in gentle heat, using very light loam, covering one- ‘fourth inch deep; requires a number of months to vegetate. (See cut.) 1753 Lobelia “‘Snow-flake.”” This variety is a pure white-flowered form of the well-known Lobelia Ramosa, being similar in its style of growth, and large-sized bloom, forming a very elegant and effective plant for pot- be and also for groups in the flower- borders . 1754 —— Erinus Compacta Alba. Pretty variety ; "of compact, low habit of growth; ‘a pro- fuse and continuous bloomer ; aS pure white; finely adapted for Pee: culture, small groups, or edgings 1755 —— Erinus Grandiflora Stellatus. New; brilliant blue, with 1 white eye hardy annual. ¥% foot . 7 : Blue ; hardy Anmticite ottSet £8 less: by os. ch aerate et 13 PRICE 97 50 50 .25 25 10 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE Lupinus Mutabilis Roseus. A most beautiful variety, of a bright, rosy-carmine color, both buds and flowers ; whereas the old kind is white in bud, changing into lilac red going out of flower. A most beautiful showy variety - ; —— _Hybridus Atrococcineus. The most showy Lupin ever " introduced. Large, handsome spikes of bloom ; color, bright crimson scarlet, with white tip — Cruickshankii Hybrid. ‘One of the finest annual Lupins. Flowers very fragrant, presenting various shades of color on the same spike ; at first of a lovely blue, tinged with white, and yellow in the centre, afterwards changing to pmrmles atid ornamen- tal for groups or for cut flowers . 5 F — Cruikshankii Variegated. Hardy annual. 2 feet — Pubescens Elegans. Violet rose; hardy annual. 2feet . ; Lychnis Haageana, Hybrida Mixed. A beautiful perennial, with large “flowers of sparkling color; the color ranging from the brightest scarlet to blood-red, purple, orange, white, or flesh-color - — _ Grandifiora Gigantea. New; with flowers of double the size of the beautiful Lychnis Haageana, in all] the colors of white, chamois, rose, scarlet, &c. ‘ Macloranthers Glabra. A neat, hardy perennial, diffusely branched, and covered with Aster-like, violet flowers, with a yellow centre more than an inch in diameter, and standing out in corymbs. Sown early, it flowers the first year. One and a half to two feet high Mairia Crenata. A herbaceous composite, with large, rose-colored flowers, yellow in the centre; a native of the Cape of Good Hope. Per packet . Malva Californica. A beautiful shrubby species, with handsome foliage, and flowers like Malope Grandiflora. Flowers abundantly the first season, in the open anne and blooms in the greenhouse all winter. A valuable acquisition — Lateritia. A trailing perennial, with dark-green leaves, the whole plant covered with rosy Nankin flowers. eons rin hinespe: valerie on the second year. Ele- gant for rock-work re . Marigold Dwarf. Dark velvet; double; fine; richeolored. ©. . . Maurandya Emeryana. Brig ht pink ; half- “hardy annual. 10 feet Melothria Pendula. Pretty, ‘hardy climber, with handsome foliage and small fruits; : black, on coming to maturity ; fine for trellises ; the fruit makes fine pickles. . . i Cucumerina. A species of Cucurbitacea, from China, with smooth foliage and yellow flowers ; fruit very smooth, of the thickness of the finger, and about one and a half inches long ; Pie pickled like Gherkins Mimulus, New Double S otted. This beautiful variety isa fine acquisition for culture in pots, and remarkable for its double flowers, which are brilliant yellow, spotted, striped, and mottled with crimson ; and remain in bloom much longer than the single sorts —— _Pardinus (Tigrinus) Flore Pleno, Superb Double. A new strain, obtained by the florists of Prussia, having all the variety of colors of the single, and come so true from seed that there is but a small percentage of single flowers. These are quite equal to any of the English varieties, and are now for the first ¢imre offered as the most beautiful yet produced. — Quinquevulnerus Robustus. A beautiful novelty of very vigorous growth, about a foot high, with large leaves of a brilliant green, blotched with black. The large, handsome flowers are curiously mottled, and marked in all the rich coloring peculiar to this tribe of plants . : e : " ‘ , ‘ . ; ; ; ; — Cupreus Hybridus. Of the great variety of Mimulus, none can surpass this for richness and diversity of color, and free blooming. The plants are dwarf, bushy, and vigorous; with large, fine-shaped flowers, spotted, stained, marbled, speckled, and blotched in the most striking manner . , Mirabilis rete Foliis Variegatis Tricolof. Dwarf; tricolored variety ; very beautiful . Mukia Scabreila. Another pretty climber, with lobed, heart-shaped, small leav es, and small eantée) berries. - Myosotidium Nobile. The rare ‘New-Zealand Forget- -me- not, ‘with ‘broad, ovate- -cordate, thick, fleshy leaves ; subglobose racemes of deep azure ; purple-eyed flowers, measur- ing five inches across. A magnificent acquisition 2 Nasturtium, Tom Thumb Rose. An entirely new color in Nasturtiums ; habits similar to scarlet Tom Thumb Nasturtium ; ; color, the exact counterpart of Trentham Rose Geranium. . Nemophila Oculata Grandifiora. A seedling from the peoeiss Maculata. The flowers are of the circumference of a crown-piece. Very show : — Discoidalis Elegans. Maroon, bordered with aes half- -hardy annual — — Vittata. hocolate; broad, white margin ; hardy annual Nierembergia Frutescens. An entirely new species, from the Andes ; introduced by the Botanical Garden of Bordeaux. A hardy, small, shrub-like perennial ; it forms a very graceful, rounded bush, its straight and ‘upright stems branching at the top in every direction,-and throwing out a profusion of thread-like, drooping branchlets, cov ered from May to October with an immense quantity of very pretty white and purple flowers, larger than those of N. Gracilis. It is nearly hardy, and deserves to become a general favorite, both for the open garden in summer, and ‘greenhouse i in winter . 1784 Nicotiana Macrophylla Var. Gigantea. Purple-Flowered. The most remarkable of all the Nicotianas now cultivated. Its leaves are much larger than those of any other variety ; it grows six to eight feet high; and the plants are crowned with im- mense bunches or corymbs of large purple flowers. The general habit of the plant, its huge foliage, and stately aspect, give it the advantage over most other ornamental- leaved plants, for lawns or groups in the flower-garden. (See engraving.) . - ae TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. Nymphia Cerulea. Elegant blue lily; greenhouse plant . , Nolana Lasciniatus. New; large blue flowers; from Chili; hardy annual. x foot Onothera Drummondi Nana Alba. Similar in habit and flower to the CE. Drummon- dii Nana, but with beautiful pearly-white blossoms. Exceedingly fine — Macrantha. Large yellow flowers; hardy annual. 2 feet : 2 A — Odorata. Sweet- “scented, yellow flowers ; hardy annual. 1 foot . is s : — Rosea. Small rose-colored flowers; hardy annual. 1 foot Onopordum Arabicum. An immense ornamental- -foliaged biennial, attaining ten feet in height, and thirty feet in circumference at the base. The glaucous cottony leaves are large and spiny, rendering the plant Seong and attractive. a npsniiceny aspect on the lawn : : - Orobus Niger. Dark purple ; hardy perennial. 1 foot ; — Verna. A fine early-flowering variety, with rare flowers ; hardy perennial, r ft. —— — Alba. The same, with white flowers; hardy perennial. 1 foot . ‘5 —— Flaccida. With grass-like foliage and rose flowers; hardy perennial. 4} foot . Papaver Croceum. Beautiful orange; hardy perennial. 1 foot . ‘ Pardanthus Sinensis. With beautiful, spotted, lily-like flowers ; hardy perennial. 2 ft. Passiflora Acerifolia. A new perennial Passion-flower, with beautiful maple leaves, and small bluish-white flowers Palafoxia Hookeriana. This new Texas plant i is one of the finest of recent acquisitions. It is much dwarfer and more branching than Palafoxia Texana, and the flowers — which have very much broader florets—are larger, and of a bright rosy-crimson color, with a dark centre. itis an annual, and will flourish finely in light and dry soils, and blooms throughout the summer. Messrs. Hovey & Co. were awarded the CERTIFICATE OF Merit of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, for the exhibi- tion-of superb specimens in 1865 Pea, Scarlet invincible. A beautiful new. variety ; - flowers intense scarlet, very free Pennisetum Longistylum. An ornamental grass; half-hardy annual. 2 feet Penststemon Hartwegii Coccinea. Scarlet; halfhardy perennial. 3 feet —— Pubescens. Light purple; hardy perennial. 134 feet j 2 ‘ —— Torreyi. Superb, with long spikes of scarlet flowers ; hardy perennial. 14 feet —— Wrightii. With spikes of flame-colored flowers. 2 feet — Grandifiorus. This is the finest of the genus, and is perfectly hardy. It grows two to three feet high, blooms in June and July, and is a decided acquisition to our hardy perennials. It is a native of the Platte Valley, Nebraska. Seeds per packet — Cobzi. A new and hardy variety from the Rocky Mountains. Grows two feet high, with flowers of a delicate purple; throat dotted with maroon. One of the finest of the genus. Seeds per packet — Barbatus. A fine variety, with scarlet flowers, ‘plooming i in succession all the season. Grows two to three feet high, and is perfectly hardy. Seeds per packet. Petalostemon Violacum. Grows two to three feet high; flowers in dense spikes of a rich violet-purple color. In bloom most of the season. | Native of Iowa and Nebraska. Seeds per packet . — Candidum. Thisis precisely like the above, ‘except in color of its flowers, ‘which are pure white. Seeds per packet . Penicellaria Spicata. Ornamental grass, from Africa ; annual; stems four feet high, with large broad leaves; spikes, or panicles, long, almost cylindrical, large and compact, containing thousands of flowers, which are succeeded by white flowery grains, useful as food for poultry. Beautiful plant for growing in isolated tufts Pectis Angustifolia. A new dwarf annual, of a dense-leafed habit, forming bushes a foot across, with opposite linear foliage ; remarkable for its strong, citron-like fra- grance. The flowers are nearly half an inch in diameter, of a bright yellow, so abundant as to completely cover the surface of the plant. This fine acquisition re- ceived a certificate from the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society of London Petunia Multiflora. A small-flowered variety ; red, with dark centre ; . flowering most abundantly. Constant from seed, and fine for bedding : é : —— Picturata. Dwarf; large- -flowered, velvety-scarlet crimson, marbled with white ; a beautiful variety _— Hybrida Coronata. A most magnificent dwarf, compact variety ; $ with beautiful, regularly-formed flowers of great substance, of a brilliant, velvety purplish ‘ociuiiei with five broad, pure white stripes —— Inimitable Marmorata. A beautiful variety ; ; flowers marbled and blotched. Phycella Corusca. A magnificent, free-flowering amaryllidaceous plant, with lily-like crimson-scarlet flowers, standing in many-flowered umbels. It may be grown in pots, or oe in the spring in the open eee like Amaryllis Formosissima. Per packet Phlox Drummondii Isabellina. A very fine new variety, producing constant, pale- yel- low flowers, entirely new and distinct in color Phlomis Abasicus. A new and _ fine hardy herbaceous species, with golden-yellow flowers in spikes, much resembling the Salvia in form Pink, Sarah Howard. A new white monthly Pink, with slender foliage and stems ; two feet high ; loaded with flowers the whole autumn. The flowers are medium size, double, pure white, and very beautiful Potentilla Hybrida, Double. These are improved ‘and beautiful varieties of this well- pe hardy perennial; flowers, Ranunculus-formed, and of brilliant and various colors ‘ - I.06 ~10 -10 10 -I0 «10 ~10 25 ton -10 .I0 210 -10 »1O -10 25 25 25 25 25 25 .25 o25 .25 10 50 1.00 225 +25 50 100 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. PRICE 1823 Polemonium Czruleum. Blue; handsome; hardy perennial. Deicmee an ET. a5 1824 —— Album. White-flowered; hardy perennial. 1 foot E 25 1825 Portulaca Grandiflora. A magnificent collection, saved by one of the best German growers ; all from the most Seantifal double flowers ; im six distinct colors, — alba, alba striata, aurantiaca, splendens, Thellusoni, Thorburni. Each Bepatate § “nm, | be 1826 —— Mixed. The six varieties mixed .50° 1827 Primulz Sinensis Flore Pleno. Double Prize Varieties. “We have the pleasure of 1828 1829 1830 1832 1833 1834 1835 1836 1837 offering to amateurs the choicest varieties of Chinese Primrose, unequalled by any yet produced, comprising a proportion of double flowers. These seeds were re- ceived directly from the celebrated London growers, who received one special and three first-class certificates in 1866, from the Royal Horticultural Society. The fol- lowing is a description of these flowers, taken from the Gardener's Chronicle : — “This strain of Primula is a remarkable one. The flowers are large, full, and frilled ; and in color, vary from white, through shades of pale fiesh-color, to blush of deepest hue ; and from that again to the carmine-rose of Mr. Benary’s Carmi- nata; and on, through the ordinary rose-tint, to a very dark purple rese; the pale ones especially are also remarkable for a large, yellow, star-like eye. sometimes measuring fully five-eighths of an inch across, the flowers themselves being about two inches. Some others are splashed and flaked with rose, on a white ground; and both pure white, and fiesh-tinted white, as well as Tose, and rosy purple, full, double flowers were amongst those sent for inspection.” Our collection comprises five distinct colors, viz., white, deep blush, purple, hilac, striped, and deep carmine rose, and their intermediate shades, beautifully fringed ; large, and producing immense trusses of flowers, thrown well up above the foliage. Another valuable property of them is, that, from each bloom bein cially hybridized, a propertion of beautiful double flowers may be expected. "Sealed packets . 1.00 — Chinensis Fimibriata Punctata. Splendid variety ; with large ‘bouquets or flowers, finely fringed ; brilliant crimson, spotted with white. «50 — Polyanthe. T he tall English Oxlip, in various colors ; very pretty and interesting ; ; spring-flowering ; hardy perennial 2 -10 Ranunculus Asiaticus Superbissimus. It is with great leasure that we bring before our amateurs and lovers of beautiful plants this rare class of garden Ranunculus as one of the greatest acquisitions ; supplying the place of the eens tuberous sorts, —so elegant, but so difficult to grow. This is grown as a biennial, flowering freely the second year ; producing unusually Jarge double varieties, of an unsurpassed bril- liancy of colors, of all shades, of white, yellow, rose, crimson, blood-red, scarlet, purple, &c. The plants are- very vigorous#in growth, and very profuse bloomers, and have claimed universal admiration. Good seeds are now A aw y which will produce but a small percentage of single flowers. 5 -25 Reseda Crystallina. A very interesting species ; similar in “habit to Reseda Oderata (Mignonette), but with larger capsules, or seed-peds, which are covered with trans- parent granulations or crystals, in the manner of the lee-plant .10 Rumex Vesicarius Roseus. An ornamental, annual species; with triangular leaves and curious fruits, borne on long panicles ; ‘also tly, -25 Rhyncocarpa Dissecta. A fine, hardy climber; ot she ate) = Fnided § foliage, and bearing small, conical, brilliant, orange-colored fruits . +25 — Welwitschi. One of the Gourd family ; very er with thick, five-lobed foliage, and acorn-like scarlet fruit. Ten seeds . 1.060 Sanvitalia Procumbens Fl. Pl. New Double Sanvitalia. A novelty of last year, which has proved to. be one of the most beautiful aequisitions. e cultivated it extensively last year, and the dense masses of perfectly double flowers, hke Pompon Chrysanthemums attracted unusual attention. It is without doubt the enly dwar, compact plant of a yellow color, suited to beds and masses of low growth. The seeds are saved from the finest flowers, and will give from So te go per cent of double blossoms. (See engraving.) Salvia Splendens Compacta. Dwarf ‘flowered Splendid “Salvia. A new French > variety, distinguished from the old Splendens by its more tufted and compact habit, its dwarfer growth, and by the spikes of flowers, which are more numerous, bloom earlier, and more dense on the stems. _Its brilliant color and abundance of flowers render it one of the most attractive and effective plants for the summer garden «25 — Graciliflora. Annual, one foot in height, habit of S. Ruemenana; flowers fine violet red, and very abundant and showy . 25 — Sibthorpi. Hardy perennial, with fine large leaves, and long spikes of lilac-blue flowers. Very ornamental . .50 ——_ Splendens Compacta. A new, dwarf, compact- growing variety, of the old beauti- ful species. 3 .50 — Graciliflora. A new species, with long flowers of a rosy-lilac color. Very delicate. 25 — Chionantha. A hardy perennial, with large white flowers on pyramidal spikes, , about two feet in height ‘ 25 Salpiglossis Hybrida Grandiflora. (Vitmorin.) These fine annuals have been greatly improved by careful selection and cultivation, and their flowers are unparalleled for size, shape, and color . a 25 Saxifraga Cymballaria. A miniature perennial species, with handsomely crenated, roundish, glossy leaves, above which rise the pretty light-yellow flowers in eg profusion ; ; extremely pretty Y's -50 —— Hypnoides.. Grows in moss-like tufts ; hardy perennial. i foot . ‘ R i» vemae ‘ght aded 33S “oor a8ed aag "LO ased 39S ou sWepRyy ‘ONIMAHAIOS WVS1Vd SNAANDDONd VITVIIANYS SITIGNIOA VAINOdI os Ht 1] ACN) i WD WANA \ \ n( : ) \ Dt M / NG “ hy \ \" (i TAN Ii LZ SS S\ \ S= \ NN = SSS, \\y Ni => ) 1 i < = NC —V a Cy <\\N cy ul Hl a GC ZA ‘ih ox b < Sn ma NU Nee SSW F Aull ZA) AK hy es : Sa I AIG iy 7 WA = aN =f, ANS =¥ i SSS =Zyy TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. IOI PRICE Saxifraga Umbrosa (London Pride). Pink; beautiful; hardy perennial. 1 foot . — Rotundifolia. White; hardy perennial. 1 foot . ‘ Scabiosa Nana Fl. Pl. Varieties (Benary). New, double, dwarf Scabious. This beautiful novelty will be found a valuable improvement of the well-known Dwarf Scabious. The flowers, which have al] the beautiful varieties of colors of this tribe, ate perfectly double, and form round, globular heads; the petals are shorter, so that the stamens become almost invicible, making the flower resemble a double Pompon Chrysanthemum. It is of a dwarfer and more compact habit than the old varieties, and will prove a most valuable acquisition . Schizanthus Cculatus Atropurpureus. A seedling of the 'S. Grandiflorus Oculatus, with large handsome blooms of a rich crimson purple, with black eye — Grandifiorus Aious. A very showy and beautiful variety, with large, pure- -white flewers, with sulphur eye — Retusus Nana. A most desirable variety of this ornamental greenhouse or half- hardy annual, forming a compact well-branched plant, with a profusion of rich red blossoms. A very effective plant for pot-culiure and conservatory decoration Schizosiylis Coccinea. A new African plant, which appears to bea rival to the Gladio- © lus, resembling it, not only in general habit, but in the brilliancy of its long spikes of broad open flowers, varying from deep rosy crimson to vivid scarlet, and measur- ing twoinches across. It appears quite hardy, and blooms in the autumn, remaining Jong in flower. It is easily cultivated, and will be very valuable for the open garden or for greenhouse decoration. The flowers are stniling and brilliant 6 : : Sedum Denticulata. Rose; fine ; hardy perennial. 4 foot : : : a . f Silene Alpestris. White; hardy perennial. 4 foot ; — Pendula Ruberrima. A very remarkable variety, worthy of general cultivation, as vigorous and free-flowering as Silene Pendula; but its flowers are of a deeper crimson tinge, and its stems, leaves, and petals of a brownish- -purple color, which extends also to the calix, and imparts to the whole ie a very peculiar and striking aspect . 1856 —— Saxifraga.. Charming little miniature species, very fine for borders or rock-works. Its foliage, of a shining green, resembles a fine, short grass, and is dotted with numer- ous pretty, white flowers ; grows two to four inches in height 1857 Solanum Fontanesianum. An annual species, with large canary- yellow flowers, deeply- cut foliage, and spinous fruits of the size of a walnut x 1858 —— Reclinatum. Similar to Lasciniatum, with large azure- -blue flowers #859 Sonchus Macranthus. A splendid foliaged plant, with leaves above eighteen inches | in length, throwing out its flower- -spikes more than six feet in height, set with double flowers two inches in diameter. Highly valuable and ornamental ; 1860 —— Pinntus. A beautiful foliaged plant, with thin glossy leaves very finely cut 18604 Silyobum Eburneum. A fine variety of the Thistle; native of Algeria; leaves broad, dark, green, and glossy, beautifully spotted with white; very showy for groups or scattered on grass-plats ; biennial, flowering second year, from seeds. 1861 Stock Large-fiowered Canary. Yellow; ; splendid new variety; hardy annual 1 ft. . 1862 —— —-— — Aurora-Colored. Yellow, tinted with rose; hardy annual. 1 ft. . 1863 —— New Rose-flowered Autumnal. Rose-shaped, double flowers ; ; fine for pot- culture. 1 foot -10 -10 i864 —— Ten Weal: New, Tall, ‘Large-Flowering, " Giant German Bomb. This, is without doubt, the most perfect stock ever produced, and, well-grown, forms a compact and giant plant. Its immense truss, and long dvration of flowering, make it a most useful variety, either for the garden or bouquet . 1865 Statice Thouinit. A splendid ‘novelty of 1867 ; of dwarf, bushy habit, with spreading heads of flowers, the corollas of which are white with porcelain- -blue calyces: very fine for bedding. Perpacket . 1866 Stipa Elegantissima. An extremely elegant grass from Australia, one and a half feet high; with silvery, feathered flower- stalks ; beautiful for bouquets. Perennial ; flowering the first year from seed 1867 Trachelium Czruleum Carmine. A beautiful pink variety of this old but “greatly ad- mired plant ; of a dwarfer and more compact growth : 1868 Tropzoleum, King Theodore. A new variety, selected from King of Tom Thumb, having the same bluish-green foliage, and novel blossoms of an intense black ; forms a fine contrast with the scarlet 1869 —— Lobbi Crown Prince of Prussia. A splendid acquisition of strong | habit ; flowers, brilliant scarlet; said to surpass all others . 1870 —— Lilli Schmidt Crimson. A bright crimson variety of the Lilli Schmidt 4 {871 —— King of Tom Thumbs. Magnificent. The lustrous, blue-green foliage, con- trasting vividly with the intense. scarlet of the blossoms, produces an unequalled blaze of brilliance, and the plant must become a universal favorite 1872 Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora. One of the finest summer and late- autumn flowering herbaceous plants known, forming magnificent groups in flower-gardens, borders, &c., and admirably adapted for single specimens. The very brilliant orange-red and flame-colored, sceptre-like flower-heads, three to four feet high, elevated above the foliage, are unequalled for effect in masses or for border decorations. The plants should be lifted, and placed in a frame or cellar during winter. Per packet : Tricyrtis Hirtus Nigra. A new and distinct Japan plant; growing about three feet high; foliage, resembling Lilium Lancifolium; flowers, nearly black, and lily- shaped ; new, GHACUS, and beautiful ‘ F : S Pare, Go c : AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE PRICE Verbena Montana. Thisis another gem, truly: it has the habit of the common Ver- bena, but is perfectly hardy, and blooms more profusely. The plant literally covers itself with its bright, rose-colored flowers, from early in May until winter setsin. A native of the gold regions of Colorado Territory. Seeds perpacket . Veronica Perfoliata. A fine greenhouse plant, two feet 2h with glaucous-green leaves and purple blossoms; free blooming . : Viscaria Cardinalis. A seedling Viscaria, of an exceedingly brilliant and showy char- acter; color brilliant magenta (a new color in Viscarias) ; the foliage, a bright lively green, contrasts effectively with the very brilliant bloom, of which there isa pro- fusion. In its way, this Viscaria is quite as sities an introduction as was the Linum, to which it is a suitable companion. . 1877 —— Purpurea. Purple; new; fine; hardy annual. 1 foot 1878 —— Splendens. Rosy red ; beautiful ; hardy annual. 1foot . : 1879 Violet. The Czar. A new, very large, and beautiful variety of the Violet. The leaves are large ; and the flowers, which are of the deepest blue violet, are borne on very long foot- ‘stalks (five to six inches in length), and are nearly twice as large and much sweeter than the old Russian Violet. It is so hardy that it commences blooming in September, and continues flowering until May, even during the frost and under ‘the snow. “The Gardener’s Chronicle” says that, “in point of size and vigor, it eclipses all that have preceded it.” Mr. Graham, the originator of the variety, writes us that ‘*it is in great demand among the flower-dealers ‘in Covent-Garden Market, and that he has made heaps of money with it.” It has been awarded numerous first-class certificates. Our plants have been in flower since last September, and the few seeds we now offer were raised from the original plants obtained of Mr. Graham. Viola Cornuta. One of the finest of all known Violets for summer and autumn deco- ration. A neat, compact, perennial, herbaceous plant. Six to nine inches high, with small heart- -shaped leaves; and yielding a succession of conspicuous, delicate, light- mauve-blue flowers as large as the leaves, in succession, from April to October. A beautiful plant for clumps or edgings, forming a rich, compact mass of green foliage, set off by the profusion of deep purple, mauve-color, and violet blossoms. The seed vegetates best if sown early ina cold frame, and the young plants removed to the border where they are to bloom . i Wallflower, Brown’s Early. This variety is commendable, and deserves to be preferred to the old variety, its spikes of flowers being longer and thicker, the flowers larger, more numerous, and blooming more regularly ; at the same time, very good either for cut flowers or for bedding out : . Waitzia Corymbosa. Another very fine annual species ‘of Ev erlasting ; of bushy, com- pact habit, growing about one foot high, and as much in diameter, each branch terminating in clusters of elegant flowers of a deep amaranth color, with small yellow disk ; succeeds well in light soil in the open ground, blooming from August to October. Also fine for pot-culture — Acuminata Citrina. A fine Australian Everlasting, of bushy, compact growth, twelve inches high, with narrow foliage, bearing numerous terminal corymbs of flow- ers, each flower an inch across, and in all the various shades of yellow ‘ —— Albo Purpurea. A variety of the former, with amaranth-colored flowers, in the various shades from crimson to purplish-red, with a yellow disk. Both are suited to pot-culture, and, if planted in the open ground, require a light sandy soil ‘ , —— Corymbosa Sulphurea. A beautiful ‘yellow variety of ‘the amaranth-colored species sent out last year, but much more showy. — Grenditlora. Resembling the W. Aurea, but more robust ir habit, and with larger flowers. A very fine Everlasting, which received a first-class certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society of London : Whitlavia Gloxincides. An elegant novelty of the same habit as W. Grandifiora, and produces a multitude of Gloxinia-like flowers ; the tube of the corolla being pure white, and the limb of upper portion a delicate light blue . Wigandia Vigieri. A splendid acquisition, obtained from seed, by far surpassing w. Caracasana in beauty. Leaves much larger, of a lovely green, iellsMah underneath. Seeds of easy growth . 3 . a's Xeranthemum Annuum, Caryophylloides. “Double Striped. (Benary. ) Areally striking variety of this well-known Everlasting; the densely double flowers are white and pink-like, striped and sprinkled rose, red, crimson, and purple. This new variety will prove an invaluable acquisition for dried bouquets, as the colors remain unaltered. It is strongly recommended for bedding and grouping, as it is very double, and just as profuse blooming as the other varieties of this Everlasting ; of a regular, compact habit, and quite constant in character. : Zea. The new striped “Japanese Maize. One of the most valuable acqui sitions Sami ornamental-foliaged plants of rapid growth and immediate effect, the new Striped Japanese Maize holds the most conspicuous place. It is A native of Japan. It appears to be a variety of Maize, but differs i in many respects from our common Indian Corn. It grows from five to six feet high,and has ‘igeiaehe foliage : the foliage is about four feet long, and two to three inches wide. The variegation does not show itself until the fourth or fifth leaf: it then begins to show its true character of gteat white stripes, and in a short time the long wavy and gracefully recurved leaves become evenly and perfectly striped or ribboned with alternate colors of dear white and the brightest green, occasionally showing faint tinges of rose-color at the edges. In general appearance, it approaches the beautiful Arundo Donax Variegata. For groups on the lawn, or for a back row in the flower-border, nothing can be more imposing, effckinen, MEL, 8. | ie ey ee yeas 4 joke aye A spe la mastic uetine one ae Weeden pyre sts ee Ni Au SU desl Sa a -_ S€1 advd dag OLVAOL SsNUQ ILL THE |; AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE TO THE VEGETASLE GARDEN. In again presenting our Catalogue of VEGETABLE SEEDs, we embrace the opportunity to add that our stock, as heretofore, has been selected with a view to secure only the freshest and most reliable seeds. Most of the staple seeds are raised expressly for us by experienced growers; and such as are imported are purchased from the most reliable seedsmen in Europe, with whom we have long dealt, and from whom we have received only such as we could with perfect confidence recom- mend, [tis our invariable rule to test all our seeds ourselves, and never to send out any thing but what we are certain will vegetate freely, and prove true to name. Nothing causes greater disap- pointment than poor seeds ; for not only is the season lost if they fail to grow, but an inferior crop will not pay for the trouble of planting. American-grown seeds always have our preference; but some kinds it is impossible to obtain in sufficient quantity to fill our orders, and those are obtained only from reliable dealers abroad. Our prices are affixed by the ounce, quart, and packet; but no quantity is sold less than the ounce or quart at these prices: when less is ordered, they will be supplied in packets at that rate. All the kinds can be supplied by the pound or bushel at the lowest market rate for prime seeds. Prices of seeds vary, to some extent, from the time of harvesting to the time of planting, and we do not feel bound by these prices unless orders are sent in early. We can only advise our cus- tomers to give their orders in good season to secure the most favorable terms. VHGHTABLE SHEDS. Artichoke (Cynara Scotymus). German, A rtischoke. — French, A rtichaut. — Spanish, A lachofa. The Artichoke is a native of the south of Europe, and is principally cultivated in the gardens of the French, by whom it is considered more as a luxury than asa profitable esculent. There are two varie- ties, the Globe and the Green. The former is so called from its globular head, of a dull purplish tint. The scales are turned in at the top more than the other varieties, and it is preferred ; as the scales or edible parts are thicker, and possess more flavor. The Green is more hardy and prolific, the scales are more open, and the plant better adapted for culture in cold climates, than the former. The heads, in their immature state, and before their blue thistle-like flowers open, are cut, and boiled in salt and water. The edible part is merely the fleshy substance on the bottom of the scales, which, to make palatable, has to be dipped in a nicely prepared sauce of butter and spices. They are tre- quently eaten as salad in a raw state. Cutturez. — The Artichoke may be grown from seed or offset suckers, separated early in spring. The best way to obtain a supply from seed is to sow the seeds in April in a bed of good rich earth, or it may be planted in drills one inch deep and about twelve inches apart. It should be transplanted the following spring to a permanent place. Either in beds or drills, plants should stand two feet apart each way, requiring a deep, rich, moist loam; also should be protected with leaves or straw during winter. per oz. Large Globe. AP Beans, Dwarf or Bush (PuHaAseotvs Vutcaris). German, Bohne. — French, Haricot.— Spanish, Frijolenano. The plants of this class vary from a foot to two feet in height. They require no stake or pole for their support. '__CuLTuRE. — Drop the beans two or three inches apart, in rows two and a half feet apart; plant \, in light rich soil ; hoe often, never when the vines are wet, or they will rust. All varieties of beans “are very sensitive to frost and cold, and should not be planted beiore the middle of spring. As they require but about six weeks to make green pods, they can all be sown as late’as July. Mail, 8 cents a pint extra. per qt. Early Yellow Six Weeks. Excellent for string or shell; one of the earliest . . . 40 Early Turtle Soup. Much esteemed, when dry, for cooking oe ee ee 30 Early Valentine. Long tender pod; an excellent string-bean 3 : : ag. - 40 Early Mohawk. Early, productive, and veryhardy . . . 9 ee Oe ee Early China. Red eye; one of the most productive : : - A = ae Early Half-moon. Large and productive : : : . : Aner - tok 6 Early Marrowfat. White; an excellent shell-bean; valuable, when dry, for baking . . 30 Red Bush Cranberry. One of the best string-beans 0) a een i ee ee Refugee, or Thousand to One. A favorite string with many; very productive Pritde tah! White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf. Late and productive : - ; 3 A : - 30 Dwarf Horticultural, or Zebra. Excellent, greenordry . . . . « -« 40 Beans, Pole, or Running (PxHaseotvs Vutcaris). German, Stanger Bohne. — French, Haricots a rames.— Spanish, Fudias. . Asaclass, these are less hardy than the dwarfs, and are not usually planted so early in the sea- son. The common practice is to plant in hills three feet or three and a half apart, with a stake or pole to run upon. By Mail, 8 cents a pint extra. per qt. London Horticulture], or Speckled Cranberry. Sometimes called Wren’s Egg; an excellent variety ; may be used as a snap, or, when more advanced, shelled, as the Lima; very productive ; ; : : ~ : : . 4 : : Red Cranberry. This is one of the oldest and most familiar of garden beans ; excellent as a string orsnap bean . : : : : b P - . A : : A White Cranberry. Similar to the preceding, but notas prolific . . . . .. . White Case Knife is the most prohific of the running varieties. Asa shelled bean, it is of excellent quality in its green state, and, when ripe, farinaceous and well-flavored in whatever form prepared . : : : : “ : é : : : 2 Indian Chief, or Wax. One of the best varieties for general cultivation, either for snaps o1 shelled; remarkable for its fine, tender, succulent, and richly colored pods, which are produced in great abundance, continuing a long time fit for use 4 ft 3S Beans, Flowering-Runners (PxaAssotus MuLrirLorus). German, Grosse Bunte Bohne. — French, Haricot d Espagne. — Spanish, : Fudia Vastago ad’ Espana. per qt. Scarlet-Runner. A very prolific variety; fine for covering arbors, trained over up the walls of cottages, which they enliven by the brightness of their bl at the same time yielding a supply of wholesome and nutritious food . . . + §0 TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 105 per qt. White-Runners. A variety of the Scarlet-Runner. The plants are less vigorous, and the . flower and seeds pure white. As a shell-bean, either green or ripe, they are consid- ered superior to the scarlet, and often seen in our markets under the name of Lima, for which they may be distinguished by their greater thickness, and more rounded Painted eae A sub-variety of the Scarlet- -Runner, with variegated flowers; the upper petals being scarlet, the lower white . 4 3 : 3 S 5 ‘ . 60 Beans, Lima (PHAsEoLus LuNATUus). German, Bohne vox Lima. — French, Haricot de Lima. — Spanish, Haba Vastago de Lima. per qt. Earge Lima. This is one of the latest, as well as the most tender, of all garden beans. Little 5 will be gained by very early planting, as the seeds are not only liable to decay before vegetating, but the plants suffer greatly from cold, damp weather; the best * time being from the first tothe middle of May. In planting, be sure to place the eye. downwar ds, or otherwise it might not come up . 75 Small Cima, Carolina, Sewee, Sicva, or Saba. This is one of the most productive of all varieties. The beans, in their green or ripe state, are similar to the Lima, and are nearly as delicate and rich flavored. It is from two to three weeks earlier than the large Limas . ‘ ; 3 é " é ‘ C 3 : z 3 Sl Weet (Beta Vutcaris). German, Ruxkle Rube. — French, Betterave. — Spanish, Bettaraga. ' CutturReE. — Beets are always raised from seeds. For early use, sowings are sometimes made *,. in November ; but the general practice is to sow the seed in April, as soon as the frost is out of the “ground, or as soon as the soil can be worked. “For use in autumn, the seed should be sown about the middle or twentieth of May; and for the winter-supply, from the first to the middle of June. Lay out the ground in beds five or six feet in width, and of a length proportionate to the supply required ; spade or fork the soil deeply and thoroughly over; take the surface smooth and even; and draw the drills across the beds fourteen inches apart, and about an inch and a half in depth. Sow the seeds thickly enough to secure a plant for every two or three inches, and cover to the depth of the drills. Should the weather be warm and wet, the young plants will appear in eight or ten days. When they are two inches in height, they should be thinned to five cr six inches apart. The surplus plants will be found an excellent substitute for Spinach, if cooked and served in alike manner. The after-culture consists simply in keeping the plants free from weeds, and the earth in the spaces between the rows loose and open by frequent hoeing. per oz. Early Flat Bassano. An Tialian variety ; generally considered the earliest of garden beets, being from seven to ten days earher than the Early Turnip Blood. | Flesh white, circled or zoned with bright pink; very tender and juicy; not suited for winter use unless sown quite late. Per pkt., 5 20 Early Turnip Blood. One of the best varieties for general use. Flesh deep ‘plood- red, ee circled and aed with paler red: ; remarkably sweet and tender. Per pkt., 15 Early Yellow iene or “Orange. A sub- variety of the Blood Turnip, differing princi- pally in color,and to some extent in form, which is less compress. Flesh ello, comparatively close grained, sweet and tender. Per pkt., 5. 15 Long Blood Red. One of the most popular of winter beets. The seed should not be sown before the middle of June, as the roots, when large, are fences tough and fibrous. Per pkt., 5 : I5 ‘Long Smooth Dark Blood. This is an improved variety of the common Long Blood. Flesh dark blood-red, sweet, tender, and fine grained, with but few side roots; fine winter beet if sown late. Per pkt., 5 . 5 15 Henderson’s Pineappte. Short top, medium size. Flesh very deep "blood-red, fine grained, sweet, tender, and of excellent quality. Per pkt., 10 30 Carter’s St. Osyth. Medium sized, good shape, short top, rich deep blood-red color ; fine flavor. Per pkt., 10 . 30 White Sugar. A large variety, grown extensively for feeding stock, although the young roots are tender, sweet, and well flavored. Per pkt., 5 10 Nutting’s New Dwarf Red. A new English variety, said to be one of the best. Per pkt. , 10. Long Red Mangel Wurzel. A large variety, grown principally for feeding stock, When young, is sometimes used for the table. Flesh white, zoned and clouded with different shades of red; is hardy, and keeps well. Per pkt, ig 10 Yellow Giobe. A large, round, orange-colored variety; excellent quality, which keeps better than the Long Red, and produces better crops on shallow ground. Per pkt., 5 : i Bile 2: : 4 F ; : : ; 7 8‘ . . 10 Swiss Chard, or Silver. This variety of beet, sometimes called Sea-Kale Beet, is culti- vated for its leaf- stalks, which are served up much like Asparagus, and for its leaves cooked as Spinach. If cut often, new and more tender stalks will be repro- duced. Per pkti, 5 15 New Perpetual Spinach. Leaves large, of good color; flavor superior to Spinach, for which it is used as a substitute. In use the whole season. Per pkt., 10. 3 5 BE Borecole, or Wale (Brassica OLERACEA ACEPHALA). German, Blatter Kohl. — French, Chou vert. — Spanish, Breton. Borecole, German Greens, or Scotch Kale, is a very delicate vegetable. It is essential to its per- 14 106 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE fection that it be acted upon by the frost before it is cut for the kitchen. The part used are the tops or crown of the plant, with any of the side sprouts. It boils well, and is tender and sweet. CuLTuRE. — The seeds are sown at the time of sowing the seeds of the Cabbage or Cauliflower, and in the same manner: early plants may be started in a hotbed, or the seed may be sown in the open ground in May. In transplanting, treat the plants same as young cabbages, setting them more or less remote, according to the size or habit of the variety; requires a light rich soil. Green Curled Scotch. This is one of the most popular varieties. It is very hardy, and is much improved by frost. Per pkt.,10 . . 3 P < > ; Be Dwarf Curled Kale, or German Greens. This is a very hardy and comparatively low-growing variety ; the leaves are finely curled. A fine variety for winter and spring use when planted in a light cellar, or other protection from the severity of the weather. In the Southern and Middle States, it stands well in the open beds. Perpkt.,10 . 5 . s 4 z . A 4 h ; : Tall Green Curled. A fine hardy and productive variety; height two and a half feet. Per Det wie. |. E 5 a ; ¥ P - J : - : - : 4 Cottager’s Kale. A new English variety. It is exceedingly hardy, of excellent flavor, and very productive. It should be planted in March, ina é, and transplanted early about three feet apart ; requires a light rich soil. Per pkt., 10 : : Carter’s Improved Garnishing. This will produce more than twenty varieties, some of which are worthy of a place in a greenhouse, being quite equal in color to the new Coleus. The colors vary from rich crimson to white and fringed. Per pkt, 10 Ragged Jack. A very fine English variety. Per pkt., 10 d Grea. : Brussels Sprouts (Brassica OLERACEA VAR). German, Ko/, Kohl, Gruner.— French, Chou de Bruxelles. Caltivated for the small heads, which are produced in great numbers on the main stem of the plant, and are in perfectior in the autumn. They are very tender, and of fine flavor after early frosts. Sow in seed-beds in May; transplant and cultivate as directed for Cabbage. per oz. Roseberry. A new and superior English variety; one of the best. Perpkt.10. . . 35 Own Saving. A new English variety; very fine. Perpkt, 10 . . 5 5 ; ; ee The Albert Sprout. This is a hybrid between the Drumhead Savoy Cabbage and the Brussels Sprouts. It comes in after the other varieties of the Sprout. flavor, after cooking, is all that could be desired, — mild, mellow, and very fine. Per 50 3)9 ae Mie Se ape ae « i P . ’ . . White Caiie Later than the preceding, and should be planted here, at the North, early in April. Thé heads, when pertected, are large and white and compact, resembling the Cauliflower. Per pkt., 10 . 3 S 2 . ‘ ‘ . . \ : Chappell’s Large Cream-Colored. A very large and fine sort; flower cream-yellow ; very came, Ser kt, ro. 4) LOT th oer gad 2 . debe tl) Salt eeeien Snow’s Superb White Winter. This is a dwarf variety. The leaves are broad, with short stems; the heads are large, white, very compact; considered by many equal to The Cadnflewer. Per pkt.,'25 a) = % 4 bb Gee ee el Walcheren. Comparatively new, and so closely resembling a Cauliflower as to be scarcely distinguishable from it. The leaves, however, are more curbed, and it is hardier. Per pkt., ro 4 : 4 : b “ : : ‘ ‘ J x . Grange’s Aatuan A fine fall variety ; close compact head ; one of the best. Per pkt., 10, Adam’s Early White. A fine variety; strong and robust grower, with a compressed head, so as to render it invisible when ready for cutting; and this protects it from rain, and effect of frost; heads large and pure white. Per pkt., ro # . - : Carter’s Champion. Dwarf, compact-growing, large-headed; the best late variety in cul- tivation. Per pkt., 25. ; r Elletson Emperor. A new and fine English variety. Perpkt,10 . . . «© «+ 60 30 75 TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Cabbage (Brassica OLERACEA CAPITATA). German, Koffkohl. — French, Chou Pomme. — Spanish, ReZollo. One of the most popular vegetables grown. CuLtTuRE. — The Cabbage can be cultivated by the most simple and easy means. It grows in most soils, and produces its beneficial heads nine months in the year. The ground must be rich, or made so bya good coat of manure, as they have strong tapering roots. Digging or ploughing deep is very essential. To produce a constant succession of the Cabbage, it is necessary to plant at anumber of times; also different varieties. For early use, sow in hotbeds in February or March ; and for winter, the seeds may be sown in the open ground in May or June. When five or six inches high, transplant to from twelve to thirty inches apart. The plants should not be allowed to stand too thickly together, as this causes them to grow weak and feeble. WINTERING CasBBaGES. — If you have not a dry, airy, vegetable cellar nor open shed to spare for burying them, take a sheltered part of the garden, and bury the roots, stalks, and part of the head, in the earth ; over which, in severe weather, place a good sprinkling of straw and a few boards. In southern latitudes, this is unnecessary : there they can withstand the climate. The plants, before heading, are used extensively at the South for greens, under the name of Col- lards. We recommend the Sugar-loaf for this purpose ; but any early cabbage will answer. er Oz. Early York. One of the oldest, most familiar, and, as an early market sort, one of the ORE popular, of all the kinds now cultivated. The head is of rather less than medium size, roundish-ovoid, close, and well-formed, of a deep or ash green color; tender and well-flavored. Per pkt., 5. fi Z ; F ‘ 5 ; : : Early Sugar-loaf. Conical heads, with leaves erect; of a peculiar ashy or bluish-green hue; spoon-shaped ; a fine variety for the Norther States, but in the South it loses its flavor and tenderness; said to be more affected by the heat than most early varieties. Per pkt., 10 . : ‘ : F . ‘ : : F : Early Wakefield. An English variety, similar in form to the Early York, and nearly as early ; grows to a good size; a favorite with market-gardeners. Per pkt., 10 Early Champion. Very'early; dwarf and compact heads. Perpkt.,10 . i ' ¥ Early Drumhead, or Battersea. This is a round, flat-headed variety, of excellent qual- ity ; one of the latest among the early sorts. Perpkt,5 . 5 : c 5 Early Queen. Very fine; medium size; quite early. Per pkt., 5 : i 3 , : Green Glazed. Heads large, rather loose and open. Its texture is coarse and hard; extensively grown in warm latitudes, where it apmears to be less liable to the attacks of the cabbage-wvorm than any other sort. Perpkt.,5 . 4 , é Large York. This isa larger variety than the Early York, which it somewhat resembles. The head is broader, and more firm and solid ; a favorite at the South, as it bears the heat well; two weeks later than Early York. Per pkt., 5 : ; é fF ~< Large Late Drumhead. Heads very large; round, sometimes flattened a little at the top; close and firm; very hardy, and keeps well for a winter cabbage. Per pkt., 5 : Large French Oxheart. A French variety, which is taking the place of many others, as it comes in after the Early York. It is tender, forms its heads readily, and well-flavored ; a fine intermediate sort. Per pkt., ro : 5 4 5 a x Little Pixie. A comparatively new variety; makes a small delicate-flavored head; one of the very earliest and best. Per pkt., 10 . ‘ s ; : 5 é ¢ s Large Bergen, or Great American. Head remarkably large, round, flattened at the top; compact; one of the largest and latest of all the Cabbages, and, when not fully perfected before being harvested, has the reputation, if reset in earth in the cellar, of heading, and increasing in size, during the winter. It is a popular market sort. Plants should stand three feet apart. Per pkt., 10 . : ° }_ Stone Mason. This variety was originated by Mr. John Mason, of “Marblehead, Mass. It is characterized for its sweetness and for its reliability for forming a solid head. It is also an excellent variety for extreme northern latitudes. Under good cultiva- tion, nearly every plant will set a good head. Perpkt.,10 . 3 : ; ; Mason’s Drumhead.. Large, round, solid heads; a very popular market Cabbage. Per pkt., to c 3 7 . { . : : S : . * ‘ . Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead. One of the largest of the Cabbage family ; produced from the Mason or Stone Mason; in good soil, and with proper culture, will average thirty pounds per head. Per pkt., 25 ; i a é iE Mae 5 : é Pomeranian. An intermediate variety ; heads are of medium size; has the form of an elon- gated cone, and is very regular and symmetrical ; quite solid. Per pkt., 10 . p Premium Flat Dutch. A low-growing variety; heads large, bluish-green, round, solid, broad and flat on the top, and often tinted with red and brown. As a winter vari- ety, it has no superior. Per pkt., 10 ; . 3 : é : ‘ 4 ‘ Red Dutch, or Pickling. This sort is used mostly for pickling, and often cut in shreds and served as a salad; medium size, oblong shape, and very solid; of a deep-red or purple color. Per pkt., 10 . . : . : . &§ : 4 p x Winnigstadt. This is a German variety, somewhat similar to the Oxheart, but more regular; conical; heads very full and solid. It is an intermediate variety, which comes in after the Early York. All things considered, this is one of the best for general cultivation. Perpkt,10. . r 3 SO MGA Steet ie eu koa ane AO SAVOY. None of the Cabbages are hardier or more easily cultivated. They should be sown early, and, when the seedlings are five or six inches high, transplanted or thinned out to three feet apart. ‘The Savoys have more of the delicious richness of the Cauliflower than any of the Cabbages. Se 108 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE Drumhead Savoy. Head large, round, compact, yellowish at the centre, and a little a tened; in the form of the common Drumhead, which it nearly approaches in size ; excellent for winter. Per pkt., 10 . s ; : - . “ 5 Green Giobe. or Curled Savoy. One of the best and most familiar of the Savoys; medium size; does not make as firm a head as some, but, being very tender, the inner leaves will be found very good for the table. Perpkt.,10 . : : 5 Russian menwies A new and hardy variety of the Savoy, with fine solid heads. Per pkt., 25. Victoria Savoy. A new variety, highly recommended. Per pkt.,10 . L .. ore bs Early Dwarf Uim. Heads small, round, solid; leaves small, thick, fieshy, of a fine deep- green color, of first-rate quality ; valuable for small gardens; should be planted early ; Per pkt., pee) M. . . . o . . . . o * . 49 Caulifiower (BrassicA OLERACEA Botrytis). German, Blumen Kohl. — French, Chouffieur. — Spanish, Coliffor. This very delicate vegetable was first introduced into England from the Island of Cypress, and is classed among the most delicious of vegetables. CuLtTureE. — The proper seasons for sowing seeds are, for the early spring or summer crop, between the 8th and 2oth of September; and for the late autumn crop, about the rst of April. The plants, as soon as they are two or three inches high, should be planted off in a bed of rich light earth, three inches apart each way, so as to grow firm and stocky, to remove to their final place of growth. For the purpose of growing them to periection, use a bed of the richest light earth, two feet deep, made very rich, with well-decomposed manure, surrounded by a frame covered with glass or shutters. Lift the plants carefully with a trowel from where they were transplanted, and plant them eighteen inches apart each way into the pit or frame prepared for it; give a gentle watering, and press the soil down firmly. ‘The frame should be surrounded with straw or litter of some kind ; also the glass or shutters should be covered with mats or dry straw in severe weather, observing to give plenty of air on mild and pleasant days to prevent the plants from drawing or damping off at the neck ; should be kept well watered ; soap-suds is beneficial. For a late autumn crop they require no particular care or skill, and not much labor, simply keeping them free from weeds, and the ground stirred frequently. per oz. Early Paris. Heads rather large, white, and compact; leaves large, stalk short; a very early sort ; should be planted in spring; one of the best. Per pkt., 15. e » 3-00 Early London, A well-known variety; good for general use. Perpkt,10. —. ks oe tk Early Dutch. An intermediate variety, coming in after the above; heads large, white, and compact; fine. Perpkt., 10 . : 1.25 Carter’s Dwarf Mammoth. A very early hardy variety, of dwarf and compact habit, with a firm white head; larger than the Walcheren; stand dry weather; said to be one of the finest. Per pkt., 25. Erfurt Earliest Dwarf. One of the best, if not the best, in general cultivation for early forcing and open < enigpoal very dwarf, leaves small, heads large and very firm; pure white. Per pkt., 2s. Stadtholder. A large strong-growing variety, with compact heads, considered by many superior to the Walcheren ; fine for market. Perpkt,15 . : . - . 1.00 Large Asiatic. : : = Burr’s Improved Sweet. An improved variety of the twelve-rowed Sweet. The ears are from twelve to sixteen rowed, and, in good soils and seasons, often measure eight or ten inches in length, and nearly three inches-in diameter; cob white; hardy, productive, tender, and sweet ; the best for general use. Per pet, "are : | Mammoth Sweet. A very large and late variety; cob white; fine flavored; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 ; : : . ‘ . ‘ ‘ “ e - - age Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet. This variety is intermediate in its season, and, if planted at the same time with the earlier kinds, will keep the table supplied till October. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in a fresh condition, and suitable for boiling. Per pkt., ro . nyt ae 7 - Tuscarora. A very large variety ; eight-rowed; cob red; remaining a long time in a boiling state. Perpkt, 1o . : : 4 ; 2 ; rc ‘ ‘ a ‘ _ Golden Sweet. A hybrid between the common yellow and Darling’s Early; quite tender, and sweet. Per pkt., 10 : ae “oe wo ei ee - 40 Old Colony Sweet. A remarkably sweet and delicious sort, with twelve to twenty rowed ears; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 i i ‘ ° . , 5 . . 50 Nonpareil, or Pop-corn. A fine parching variety. Per pkt., 10. . . r . — Rice. Hardy and prolific; good for parching. Per pkt., 10 . > . a . - 40 Early Canada Yellow. Productive and early 2 : - 20 King Philip, or Brown. Very productive, and is recommended as one of the best field now in cultivation. In good soil and favorable seasons, the yield per acre is from seventy-five to ninety bushels ; sometimes reaches as high asa hundredandten . 25 Early Dutton, or Golden Sioux. One of the handsomest of the field varieties; pro- ductive, and of good quality . . . «- .e «the > nee a : % TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Ill Cress, or Peppergrass (Lepripium Sativum) German, Kvesse. — French, Cresson. — Spanish, Mastruco. The leaves, while young, have a warm, pungent taste, and are eaten as a salad, either separately, or mixed with Lettuce or other salad-plants. CuLTureE. — Sow rather thick in shallow drills, and at short intervals during the season. The Water-cress requires to be grown on the edge of a running stream or brook where it does not freeze too hard during the winter. per oz. Curled. A well-knownsort. Perpkt..5 Dear ng al weed AR OCR Pat AR A Broad-leaved. A coarse variety, with broad spatulate leaves; sometimes grown for feeding poultry ; also used for soups. Per pkt., 5 5 3 . 6 Bis) Henderson’s Australian. Fine piquant flavor; for salads. Perpkt,10 . 5 a 5 Water. This is an aquatic plant, with small oval leaves and prostrate habit. The leaves are universally used and eaten as an early spring salad. Perpkt,10 . . - 50 255 Corn Salad, or M’etticus (Vateriana Locusta). German, Lammersalat. — French, Mache. — Spanish, Canonigos. : : per oz. An annual plant, cultivated for its tender leaves, which are esteemed as a winter and early spring salad. ‘The seed is usually sown in shallow drills, early in September. On approach of winter, cover the plants lightly with straw. : 4 6 . . 15 Cuecumber (Cucumis Sativus). German, Gurke. — French, Concombre. — Spanish, Cohombro. , CuxtTurs, in the open air, is of the simplest character. Merely dig out a hole about a foot wide’ and deep ; fill it with rich sandy soil; raise it above the surface about sixinches. The hills should be six feet feet apart each way. Any time in May sow a few seeds therein, and the result is certain. It the weather be warm, they will grow in a few days. If the nights are cold, protect them. There is frequently a little bug which preys upon the tender leaves: if so, soot and wood-ashes, sprinkled over them while wet with the dew, will retard the progress of the depredator. As soon as the vines have made three rough leaves, nip the pomts off to make them branch out: they will fruit sooner by it. ‘Three vines to one hill is quite enough. To have young fruit in February and March is rather a nice operation; but any one who can command a few loads of warm horse-manure can have them from April to October. That the amateur cultivator may have the article either for family use or for sale, a few hints may be in place on forcing cucumbers. Prepare a frame, following the in- structions laid down in the first part of this work for hotbeds. After the beds are in order, put ina good quantity of good, light, rich loam, — none better than the surface of the woods. In two or three days, the earth will be sufficiently warm for sowing the seeds. If the plants are to be removed into other frames, sow them in pots; if not to be removed, sow them in a hill made in the centre of the bed by placing a barrowful of soil init. Cover the sash at night with straw mats, or any similar protection, and surround the beds with litter or boards to protect it from the piercing winds. The seeds vegetate quickly, and soon grow into strong plants. During their growth, admit air every day at the back of the frame, giving as much light as possible to the young piants. If the soil or plants appear dry, give them water in the forenoon which has been kept in the bed during the night that it may be in a warm state, —the requisite temperature of the bed at night, from 65° to 75°; day, 75° to 100. per oz. Early Russian. This is a comparatively new variety, resembling in some respects the Early Cluster ; fruit from three to four inches long, an inch and a half in diameter ; generally produced in pairs; flesh tender, crisp, and well flavored ; comes into use ten days in advance of the Early Cluster, and makes a fine small pickle. Per kt. 10 : 5 : : . F 3 A ; 4 ‘ - 4 . Early Cluster. A very popular early Cucumber, producing its fruit in clusters near the root ofthe plant. Its usual length is about five inches ; skin prickly ; flesh white, seedy, tender, and well flavored ; comes in about ten days later than the Early Russian. Per pkt., 5. é é é 3 g - 6 i E 5 ; é 3 - ~Early Frame. One of the oldest of the garden sorts, justly styled a standard variety; fruit straight and well formed ; flesh greenish-white, rather seedy, but tender, and of an agreeable flavor; a few days later than the Early Cluster. Per pkt., 5 i Early White Spine. One of the best table sorts, and greatly prized by market-men on ac- count of its color, which never changes to yellow. The fruit is of full medium size, straight, and well-formed; skin deep green; prickles white; flesh white, tender, crispy, and of remarkably fine flavor ; very productive, and good for forcing ; some- times known under the name of New-York Market. Perpkt.,5 . : : é Long Green Prickly. This is a large-sized variety, and somewhat later than the White Spine ; skin dark green, changing to yellow as the fruit approaches to maturity ; flesh white, somewhat seedy, but crisp, tender, and well-flavored; hardy and pro- ductive ; makes a good pickle if plucked while young; well deserving of cultiva- tion. Perpkt;5 . F : Ss Mepe é : é F ‘ : ; 20 Extra Long Green Turkey. A distinct and well-defined variety ; when full grown, some- times measuring nearly eighteen inches in length; form long and slender, with but i seeds ; flesh remarkably firm and crispy; very productive and excellent. Per Pp fhe Io e e e e e es e eo oe e e e e e e 25 25 15 15 20 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE Tr OZ. Haage’s White Cylindric. A new long white variety; very prolific bearer, and on mended as a most valuable acquisition. Per pkt., 25. Haage’s Striped Giant. One of the largest and longest varieties; green, with yellow stripes ; new and fine. Per pkt., 25. Long Green Smooth. A very long-growing variety. . Flesh greenish-white, firm, and cep q flavor good. A German variety, twenty to twenty-four inches in length. er pkt., 10 Mpd Peb adh ‘ : ARS ta : ; g? AE Charlwood’s Hidge. An English variety, highly recommended ; productive, and good fla- vored. Per pkt., 10. , Stockwood Ridge. A very productive black-spined variety, having three to four fruit, twelve to eighteen inches long, at each joint; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 . New-Jersey Hybrid. Very productive, and good average growth of fruit; about twenty inches. Per pkt., 15 . ; : = 3 : z : : é 5 Giant of Arnstadt. One of the very best, and of fine quality. Per pkt., 2s. White Giant of Arnstadt. A new and beautiful snow-white variety, growing twenty to twenty-four inches long. Per pkt., 25. West-India Gherkins. Used only for pickles. Per pkt., 15. s : - s English Gherkins. Fine for the table, or pickles, Perpkt,10 . ey ay a ENGLISH FRAME VARIETIES. Berkshire Champion - Carter’s Champion, selected . Cuthill’s Black Spine... Cuthill’s Highland Mary. . Carter’s White Spine... Manchester Prize . . . Minster Abbey. . . . Lynch’s Starofthe West. Lynch’s Conqueror of the West Star of the West. » c Sion House Improved Sir Colin Campbell. Surprise . 5 : . Stilwell’s Matchless . . Weedon’s Surprise . . Kenyon’s Favorite - Walker’s Rambler ‘ Napoleon tll. . 3 Roman Emperor 2 : ‘ : : . 5 ; ‘ - q “ : 4 General Grant (for forcing). A new and superb variety, either for exhibition or the table; perfect in form, solid and crisp, and of a most agreeable flavor. Many specimens were grown the past season, averaging twenty-four to thirty inches in length ; suc- ceeds well in fhe Open PrauN ie 4 aes ie 4 2.) ue! ee) deen, 3a ee Te 22S ae Se se Ss bee Ue . oo eo Ue. eS. RO ee eye 8 wees ab Wwe cw Ve Ue e€ 6 Te eee lf a © ewe ee ey Se PS! US 68SEC *-_2e* © @ © © © @ © @& @ © © © @ © @ oe Vi» Vans 8 uw BU 2. C'S @ 8 8 v's 7 PSs @PRins 42 tS tsa 6 “ee @ ef © @ © © © © © © &©@ @© © 8 @ eo -0 °s 87" Ce 6 eo. 5 4 €.8 6 wv tts a 70 'S (S229 6-'U eae wee ye. eei07re Egge-Plamnt (SoLtanum MELONGENA). German, Czerpflanze. — French, A ubergine. — Spanish, Berengena. The Egg-Plant was introduced from Africa, and is called by some the Guinea Squash. Itis generally cultivated, and is becoming more so every year. They are cut into thin slices, and fried, and have a taste very similar to oysters: others use them in stews and soups. CuLTuRE. — Sow in hotbed very early in spring ; transplant, when two inches high, into a second hotbed ; if that is not done, thin to four inches apart. Do not plant out till the weather becomes settled and warm. Keep plants watered for a few days if hot when put out. Where hotbeds are not convenient, a few plants can be started in flower-pots or boxes, and, when planted out, must have a deep rich soil, and full exposure to the sun. ‘Till and hoe same as for Cabbages. Early Long Purple. Earliest, hardy, and most productive; of superior quality. Per pkt., ro, New-York Improved Purp!fe. One of the largest and best varieties. Oval-shaped, of a dark-purple color ; fine flavored. Grown extensively for the market. Per pkt., 10 White-fruited. Fruit milk-white, egg-shaped, varying from three to five inches in length, =e ih two and a half to three inches in diameter ; grown principally for omament. er Gs 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarlet-fruited. A highly ornamental variety. In general appearance, it resembles the common Egg-Plant; but the fruit, which is about the size of a hen’s egg, is of a most beautiful scarlet: principally cultivated for its peculiar, richly colored, and ornamental fruit, which makes a fine garish. Per pkt., ro. Gaudaloupe Striped. Fruit nearly ovoid; smaller than the large purple; skin white streaked, and variegated with red. Per pkt., ro. 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It agrees with every consti- tution. CuLTurRE. — For the early crop, sow about the 1st of July. It will do on the ground where early Cabbages or Peas have come off, by giving it a coat of manure. Draw drills the depth of the hoe, one foot apart, and sow therein; sprinkle a little earth in the bottom of the drill, sufficient to cover the seed, which will be up ina few days. If dry weather ensue, water once or twice till the plants get hold. Thin them out, when about two inches high, to tem inches apart; hoe ireely, and keep clear of weeds. Being grown in these shallow drills, they are more easily earthed up, and grow better in warm, dry weather. When the leaves have attained about eight inches long, they are fit for blanching: for this purpose a dry day must be chosen. Gather up the leaves in your hand, in a close and rounded form ; see that there 1s no earth or litter in their centre. Tie them up with a piece of cotton-twist or matting, which is to go several times round the plant, causing it to close at the top to prevent the rain from penetrating to and injuring its centre; then draw a little earth round its base for support. If the leaves are not perfectly dry when tied up, they will rot, or become so stained as to be unfit for the table. They will take about ten days in warm, and twenty days in cool weather to blanch for use: a judgment may thus be formed of the quantity to be tied up at a time. - For late crops, sow about the end of July. per oz. Green-curled. Easily blanched ; very hardy, and well adapted for winter use. One of the best. Perpkt., 10 . « j ; : 2 : : : j 3 5) 2g White-curled, or Ever-blanched. Leaves pale yellowish-green, neariy white when young ; long, rather narrow ; lobed, cut, and beautifully frilled or curled. Not so hardy as the Green. Per pkt., 10 . : ; : : F My A : : : 5 BE Broad-leaved Batavian. Leaves yellow-green, large, long, and broad; thick and fleshy. Chiefly used in stews, soups, &c. Called, by the French, Chicorée Scarolle. Per pkt., Io 35 Fise Curled, or Moss. A new variety, with very fine curled leaves, much resembling moss. Per pkt., ro. Kohl-Rabi, or Turnip-rooted Cabbage. German, K ohl-rabiuber. — French, Chou-rave. — Spanish, Col de xabo. The Kohl-Rabi is a vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and the Turnip. The stem, just above the surface of the ground, swells into a round fleshy bulb, in form not unlike a turnip; on the top, and about the surface of this bulb, are put forth its leaves, which are similar to those of the Swedish Turnip. The part chiefly used is the turnip-looking bulb, formed by the swelling of the stem. This is dressed and eaten with sauce or with meat, as turnips usually are. While young, the flesh is tender and delicate, possessing the combined flavor of the Cabbage and Turnip. er 02, Early White Vienna. Above ground; early and fine. Perpkt., 10 . y 3 i 40 Early Purple Vienna. Above ground; similar to the preceding. Per pkt., 10 . : 2 0 Large Purple. Above ground; very large. Per pkt., 5 2 é 4 - : - Pee Large White. Below ground; similar tothe White Ruta-baga. Perpkt.,5 . 2 25 Late Purple Giant. Very large and tender variety, often weighing from seven to eight Ibs. ; new. Per pkt., ro. Teel (Attium Porrum). German, Lauch. — French, Poireau. — Spanish, Perro. This is a branch of the Onion family, —a native of the north of Europe; is very hardy, and, from its mild qualities, is preferred by many families to the Onion. History records it as having been cultivated many hundred years. The Welsh indulge in Leeks on their patron St. David’s Day, in commemoration of a victory which they obtained over the Saxons, which they attributed to the Leeks they wore, by order of St. David, to distinguish them in battle. Cutture. — There is no part of the garden too rich for Leeks. They require the best ground, well worked, and manured the full depth of the spade. Sow the seed thinly on a small bed of light rich ground, in drills six inches apart and half an inch deep; rake it evenly, and give it a beat with the back of the spade. When they come up, they should stand an inch apart; if thicker, thin them out. When grown to about eight inches high, they will be of sufficient size to plant out. As we have remarked, choose the best ground, draw thereon drills a foot apart, and as deep'as the hoe will go. When ready, the plants are to be taken up from the seed-bed. Shorten their roots to about an inch from the plant, and cut two inches or more from the extremity of the leaves. Both these operations are done for convenience and neatness in planting. Dibble them in the drills eight inches apart, and as deep as the plant will admit of, not to cover the young leaves pushing from its centre. Choose moist or cloudy weather for the operation; but, if dry, give the plants a copious watering. Hoe the ground frequently, to keep down weeds, and, as the plants are observed to grow, draw the soil around them. By good culture, they will be fit for use early in October. On the approach of severe frost, lift sufficient for winter use, and store them away in earth or sand. per oz. Large London is hardy, and of good quality. It is more generally cultivated in this country than any other variety. Per pkt., ro : ; 5 A : i - . S Broad Scotch, or Flag. This variety is remarkably hardy, and well suited for open cul- ture; large and strong-growing, with broad leaves growing on two sides. Per pee, 10." ° . é - - : r 3 ° . ° 4 - jo 15 30 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa). German, Lattich. — French, Laitue, —Spanish, Lechuga. The Lettuce is generally divided into two classes; viz., Cabbage Lettuces and Cos Lettuces. The CaLbage have round heads and broad-spreading leaves; the Cos varieties have long heads, and upright, oblong leaves. Cutture. —A very rich soil is necessary to produce fine head Lettuce. Its crisp and tender quality depends, very much on a luxuriant and vigorous growth. ‘he earliest sowing may be made in February or March, under glass with slight heat. Keep the plants thin, and admit plenty of air to the frame every fine day. For later supplies, sow in the open ground as soon as the season will permit: transplant or thin out the plants gradually to a foot apart, and keep well cultivated. The Cos Lettuces are excellent if grown very early in the spring, but run to seed quickly in hot weather. The large Cabbage kinds are best, and most suitable for summer crops. per cz. Early-curled Silesia. Standard sort; very early; the best for forcing and the first spring sowing ; makes a loose head ; tender, and of excellent flavor. Per pkt.,10 . 2 4p Early Tennisbail. One of the oldest and most esteemed of the Cabbage Lettuce. The head is below medium size; dark-green; very solid if grown in cool weather; one of the earliest and best. Per pkt., 10 ; 5 : : é . f a Early Royal Cape, or Summer Cape. Head roundish. usually well-formed, and moder- ately close and firm; good size; as a sumuner Lettuce, is one of the best. Per pits tory . 5 = ‘ - : - : : ‘ . - é Early Drumhead, or Malta. Head remarkably large, somewhat flattened, compact; pale sTege satan and white at the centre; crisp and tender; fine summer variety. Per pkt., 5 . “ : ; + : 4 ‘ . y 3 « Boston Curled. A new variety; one of the best for general cultivation. The elegant frilling of the leaves, and fine form, make it very attractive; flavor very fine. Per PKG yO ha ; : : : = : : : : - : : 5 : Royal Summer Cabbage. Head “medium-sized, round, somewhat flattened, firm, and close. Per pkt.,5 . : ? : : : ‘ : : . 4 5 . Large India. Heads large and compact, similar to the Curled Silesia, but is less curled, and whiter; sometimes tinted with brown; heads round, crispy, and fine flavor; very popular as a market variety; one of the best for summer culture. Per 40 40 pki" 4 . ‘ . mn ie : . r : Y ; é 5 Wheeler’s Tom Thumb. A new English variety; very dwarf and compact; excellent flavor; crisp and refreshing. Per pkt., 10 t : : y ‘ J 3 : Ivery’s Nonesuch. Anew English variety, highly recommended as a summer variety. Per kt., 10 ‘ r P 5 4 g : 3 3 3 . é q ? Brown Dutch. A very hardy sort, enduring the winter with less protection than most other varieties ; heads medium size, rather long, and loose; good flavor; gener- ally sown in the autumn. Per pkt., 10. : - . : - : : Hammersmith Hardy Green. A very popular old variety. It is considered the hardiest sort in cultivation, and is one of the best for growing in winter or forcing. Per Kkt.. 10 3 : : : : ‘ : 4 : ~ 4 4 : : ; Victoria Cabbage. An excellent early and hardy variety ; is larger than Tennisball ; heads freely, and is crisp and wel!-ftlavored ; should be planted early. Per pkt., 10 White Paris Cos. This variety is grown mostly by London and Paris market-gardeners ; tender, brittle, and mild-flavored. Per pkt,10 . - . : : : Green Paris Cos. Considered.one of the best of the Cos Lettuce. It has a tender, brittle leaf; some days earlier than the White Cos. Perpkt, 10 . - ; ~ P Large egal or Tigered. “A new and tender variety, with large spotted leaves. Per t.,°r0; Blood-red. Very tender variety, with red leaves; new. Per pkt, 10 . 4 : - Perpignan. A fine variety, forming large solid heads, with very crisp and tender leaves; new. Perpkt., 10 . ‘ : . : - - : + - 4 < Ne Plus Ultra. Very large, firm head; tender, and keeps well, Perpkt, 10 . . Carter’s Giant Brown Cos. Per pkt., 25. Dunnett’s Giant Black-seeded Brown Cos. | Per pkt., 25. _ The last three are new English varieties, said to be very large, crisv, and good-filavored varie- ties of Lettuce, with fine broad leaves, which turn in well; all of them are late varieties, coming in some three weeks after the common sorts. Martynia (Martynta Proposcipia). A hardy annual plant, with a strong branching stem two feet and a half high. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, entire, or undulated, downy, viscous, and emit a peculiar musk-like odor when bruised or roughly handled. The young pods are the parts of the plants used. These are pro- duced in great abundance, and should be gathered when about halt grown, or while tender and succulent: after the hardening of the flesh, they are worthless. They are used for pickles, and by many are considered superior to the Cucumber, or any other vegetable employed for that pur- pose. Curturr. — The Martynia is of say culture. As the plants are large and spreading, they should be two and a half feet apart in each direction. The seeds may be sown in April or May, in the open ground, where they are to remain; or the seeds may be sown earlier in a hotbed, and transplanted. per oz. Martynia. Perpkt, 10 . 5 -splhiai . OO TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN, y i WHITE JAPAN MELON. CITRON*MELON (see p. 114). Melon, Musk Varieties (Cucumis Meto). German, MJedoxe. — French, Melon. — Spanish, Melon. The Melon, in some character, is to be found in all tropical countries ; but the finest varieties are supposed to have come from Persia and Afghanistan. The delicious flavor and perfume make it very popular in all countries where the climate will admit of its cultivation. Cutture. — Plant in hills six feet apart each way, eight or ten seeds in each, and thin out to three or four plants when in a state of forwardness. To grow good melons, the hills should be prepared by digging out the soil from one and a half to two feet deep, and two or three feet broad, acoording to the richness of the land. Adda very liberal quantity of the best decomposed stable manure, and mix well with the soil, filling up a little above the general level. By this mode, good melons may be raised on almost any soil. Seeds should not be put into the hills until the weather beoomes settled and warm. 4 Ste 5 5 per 02. Christiana. This variety originated in Beverly, Mass. ; form roundish ; size rather small ; skin yellowish-green ; flesh yellow, sweet, juicy, and of good quality ; one of the best; ripens very early. Perpkt.,i0 . 5 : ‘ F 5 3 5 Green Citron. Fruit nearly round, but flattened slightly at the ends; medium size; flesh green, quite thick, and of the richest and most sugary fiavor ; comes in early, and makes a very popular market variety. Per pkt.,5 . 4 6 : 5 c c Nutmeg. Fruit oval, good size, thickly netted; flesh light-green, rich, sweet, melting, and highly perfumed ; one of the finest. Perpkt,5 . 3 . . «© i 9. . Pineapple. Form roundish, inclining to oval; flesh green, melting, sweet, and perfumed ; early and productive. Perpkt.,5 . : } ‘ F ; ; ‘ < 5 Skillman’s Fine-netted. This variety much resembles the Pineapple; flesh green, sugary, melting, and excellent; the earliest of all the green-fleshed varieties. Per pkt., 5 Persian. Long, oval-shaped; skin very thin and delicate; flesh extremely tender, rich, and sweet, and flows copiously, with a cool juice, which renders them very grate- ful. Per pkt., 10 é A : é é : : i i ‘i ‘ - é Ailen’s Superb. A new variety of the Nutmeg; flesh green and sweet. Per pkt., ro 4 Beechwood. Medium-sized; dark-green ; flesh very sweet; late; suitable for growing in frames under glass. Per pkt., 25. Large Yellow Cantelope. An oval variety; good-sized; skin yellow, marbled with green; flesh salmon-colored, sweet, highly perfumed, and of good flavor; early and productive. Perpkt,5 . i ‘ A : . : : Large Musk. ‘This isa very large, long oval shape; deeply ribbed ; flesh very thick, yel- low, sweet, and juicy, with musky flavor ; very early and productive. Per pkt., 5 New White Japan. A new variety from Japan, and decidedly the sweetest thin- skinned of the Musk Melon; color of fruit cream-white ; flesh thick ; size medium and nearly round. Per pkt., ro ; 2 5 ; 5 f ae Ps 6 Trentham Hall. An English variety; green-fleshed; sweet; suitable for cultivating in mes. Per pkt., 25. ; Carter’s Ercelsis r. A new English prize variety, said to be the best green-fleshed variety. er pkt., 25. Turner’s Scarlet Gem. An English frame variety. Per pkt., 25. 30 116 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE a —_-_ MOUNTAIN-SWEET WATER-MELON, Water-Melon (Cucursita Citruttus). German, Wassermelone. — French, Melon d’ Eau. — Spanish, Sandia. The Water-melon is purely a tropical fruit, greatly appreciated for its refreshing coolness and delicious flavor. CuLture. — They require alight sandy soil, not over rich. Plant them im hills, as directed for Melons, giving them more room, as their vines extend much farther. The seeds should be two ears old before planting. If they are wanted of a large size, three or four fruit from each plant will i sufficient ; and, when one fruit only is taken, they will grow to from twenty to thirty pounds’ weight each. It will i injure the flavor of the fruit if they are grown near to other varieties of the Melon. 5 : ‘ ‘ ‘ . per oz. Mountain Sweet. A large, long, oval variety; skin striped and marbled with different shades of green; flesh scarlet, and Pe solid to the centre ; very sweet and deli- cious. A fine market sort. Per pkt., 15 Mountain Sprout. or Long Carolina. sp Ee the preceding in = respects. A Ag market sort. Very fine quality, and productive. Per pkt., 3 20 8lack Spanish. Form oblong; size large ; skin very dark or blackish ate’ flesh deep- red, fine-grained, very sugary, and of excellent a or. Hardy and productive ; one of the best for general cultivation. Per pkt., 5. >» {ce-cream. A very large pale-green sort ; form nearly round’ flesh w hite, very sweet, ten- der, and of remarkably fine flavor. Per pkt., 15 Orange. Form oval, of medium size; flesh red, not os grained, ‘but tender, sweet, and of good quality. When in its mature state, the rind separates readily from the flesh, in the manner of the peel from the flesh of an orange. Perpkt, 10 . 40 Citron. Employed in making sweetmeats and preserves ; form ras medium size ; “flesh white, very solid. (See engraving on p. 113.) Per pkt., - 2o Apple-pie Melon. This is a new Japanese variety, said to be an Pesci al substitute for apples, when stewed, and made into pies: keeps until May. Per pkt., : 20 Apple-seeded. A rather small, nearly round sort; derives its name from its 4 peculiar seeds. Flesh }right red to the centre, sweet, tender, and well-fiavored; keeps a long time after being gathered. Per pkt., 10 . . . ° : ° - 40 Moustard (Sinapis Var). German, Seu/ — French, Mouéard. — Spanish, Mosteza. Mustard-seed is too widely known and appreciated to need description. It is useful both in its natural state and manufactured, and is considered wholesome in all its various methods of preparation. It is very refreshing when, in its green state, mixed with salads, and for that purpose alone is worthy of cultivation. Cutture. — This salad is cultivated in the same manner as recommended for Cress, — at all times of the year, sowing every week or two either in beds or drills, or, for early use, in hotbeds, or boxes in the windows of a warm room. The seeds should he covered very slightly, and frequently watered, as moisture is indispensable to its growth. A bed three feet wide and twenty feet long, having the plants four or six inches apart, will produce a safficiency of seed for every domestic pur- pose. pez pint. White, or Yellow. Very useful for salads, also for medicinal a dae as ee Sg: . 30 Brown, or Black. Forculinary use. Per pkt., 5 . : : . . 3 Nasturtium, or Indian Cress (Trop£otum). German, XK vesse Indianische. — French, Capucine Grande. — Spanish, Capuchina. There are many curious varieties of the Cress, though none so beautiful as the common Nastur- tium. It has a sharp, warm taste, and is frequently used in salads) The green seeds are frequently pickled in vinegar, and are very palatable. CuLturs. — Sow the seed thinly, in rows or patches an inch deep, about the end of March or first of April. They will thrive almost anywhere if the ground is rich. They are peculiarly adapted to trellis-work, and form a rich, showy, and enlivening appearance. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Tall. Per pkt.,5 . Dwarf. Per pkt., ro. Okra, or Gombo (Hisiscus Escutentus). German, “ssbaver Hibiscus. — French, Goube. — Spanish, Quzbomébo. This plant is cultivated, to some extent, as a vegetable: served in the same manner as Aspara- gus. The green seed-pods are used in soups, and deemed a luxury. It is becoming very popular since its introduction to us from the West Indies. : CuLTuRE. — The seeds are sown thinly, on dry, warm soil, in shallow drills two feet apart, about the same as the Lima Bean. Cover the seeds lightly. After the plants are up, thin them out to aine inches apart ; hoe freely, and draw a little earth to the stems as they continue to grow. Gather the pods when quite green and about an inch and a half long. Long Green. Pods long and ribbed. Per pkt., 5 . ‘ A é é ‘ : f Improved Dwarf Green. Pods small-sized, smooth, green, and round. Per pkt., 5 « Onion (Attiium CePA). German, Zwiebel.— French, Ognon. — Cebolla. No vegetable is more extensively known and cultivated than the Onion> It has been the com- mon seasoning for soups and meats of all nations from the earliest period to the present. In cook- ery it is indispensable. Cu.ttTureE. — The soil in general cannot be too rich for this vegetable ; and, however good it may be, it requires more or less manure for every crop: unlike most vegetables, it succeeds well when cul- tivated on the same land for successive years, provided it is liberally supplied with nutrition. Pre- vious to sowing, the ground should be thoroughly spaded over, or deeply ploughed, and the surface made smooth and even. The seed should be sown as early in spring as the soil may be in good working condition. Sow in drills fourteen inches apart, and half an inch in depth. When the plants are three or four inches high, thin them out to two inches apart. If the weather is moist, the thin- nings may be transplanted into other ground. They, too, will attain full size ; but observe, in plant- ing, to put the rocts only under ground. To grow Onions for pickling, sow the seed thinly in March or April. No further culture is required, except hand-weeding, as their thickness in the bed will prevent their growing large, and will cause them to come to maturity sooner. ‘The seed should be thoroughly dried; for when stored in a damp state it is liable to generate heat, and consequently to lose its vitality. er Oz. Early Red. A sub-variety of the Large Red Wethersfield, and the earliest of the Red. Onions. Form and color nearly the same as Large Red ; close-grained, mild, and a good keeper. Very productive. Per pkt., 10 3 : : x eh ue : Large Red Wethersiield. Large-sized, skin deep purplish-red; flesh purplish-white ; moderately fine grained, and stronger flavored than that of the yellow and earlier red varieties. Very productive, and one of the best to keep; the variety mostly grown at Wethersfleld. Per pkt., 5 . ‘ ‘ 4 i : 3 : . ‘. Danvers Yellow... A very fine variety, originated from South Danvers, Mass. Above the medium size ; globular in form; skin yellowish-brown; flesh white, sugary, com- paratively mild and well-flavored. Very productive; one of the most popular for general cultivation, Per pkt., 5 . ‘ : é : 5 “ é 5 ; Yellow Dutch, or Silver-skin. » One of the oldest varieties ; and, as a market variety, prob- ably better known and more generally grown in this country than any other. Flesh white, fine-grained, mild, sugary, and well-flavored. Per pkt., 5. 5 - White Portugal, or Spanish. A very large, flat onion. Skin loose, of a mild flavor ; fine early winter use, but decays early. Perpkt., 10 . 3 t ; : “ 4) : r qt. Top, or Button Onion. Bulbs large, a little flattened ; producing, instead of seeds, a Sach i ber of small bulbs or onions about the size of filberts, which serve as a substitute for seeds in propagation. The bulbs are liable to decay, and should be kept in a cool, dry place, away from frost . 3 ‘4 : : A 2 : . c 5 Potato Gnion. Producing a quantity of young bulbs on the parent root, which should be planted in rows, in April, three inches deep (below the surface) and six inches apart: the rows should be eighteen inches apart. Keep them free from weeds, and earth them up like potatoes as they continue to grow ; when grown, may be treated as other onions . 5 . 2 5 . P F - : : s A 5° 50 50 Orache, or Mountain Spinach (Arriprex Hortensis). German, Garten Melde. — French, A roche. — Spanish, A rmuelle. Cu.ture. — This plant flourishes best in rich soil, in open ground. Manure well, and it will reward you for your trouble by its abundant produce. Sow the seed in drills five or six inches asunder; when the plants are sufficiently strong, thin them out to six inches apart. The thinnings may be replanted, and occasionally watered untilestablished. Gather the leaves for use while young and tender. per oz. Orache, or Mountain Spinach. Per pkt., 5. - 20 118 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE Parsley (Arium PETROSELINUM). German, Petersilie. — French, Persil. — Spanish, Peregil. The garden Parsley is a very useful and pleasant vegetable. Its seasoning flavor for soups and stews is very agreeable to many. It may be preserved by drying it till crisp, in summer; then rub it fine between the hands, and put in bottles for winter use. CuLTuRE. — Sow it in drills half an inch deep, early in April. These drills may form an edzing round any compartment of vegetables, or along the walks. When the plants are three or four inches high, thin them to six inches apart; to keep a young stock constantly for use, cut down about a third part ata time. Root out the plain-leaved, should any appear. Keep it only from severe frost, and it will grow the whole winter. For this object, select a warm spot of ground, light and rich; sow it early in the season ; cut them all over in September; surround the bed, early in November, with boards, and cover with mats or shutters; glass is much better, if it can be obtained. Ly this process, a sufficient supply will be always obtainable. er OZ. || Plain Parsley. The leaves of this sort are plain, or not curled ; but it is better flavored dian the curled for soups, &c. . Requires a slight protection, during the winter, of straw, pine-boughs, or leaves. Per pkt.,5. ; 4 - ; : : ~ : E Curled, or Double. A fine dwarf variety, tender; leaves yellowish-green, and beautifully crimped and curled. Fine for garnishing dishes for the table. Per pkt., 5 . ASS Hamburg, or Rooted. The roots are principally used for flavoring soups. Perpkt,10 . 30 Dunnett’s Selected. A new English variety, superior for garnishing. Perpkt, 10 . . 30 Dickson Extra, or Triple-curled. A new and fine English variety. Per pkt., 25. 15 Parsnip (Pastinaca SATivA). German, Pastinake.— French, Panazs. — Spanish, Pastinaca. The Parsnip is a biennial plant, similar to the Onion, Turnip, and Carrot in duration. It is both wholesome and nourishing, and desirable for winter and spring use. CuLTurRE. — It succeeds well in a rich, sandy loam. Sow early in the spring, in drills tolerably deen; scatter the seeds thinly, and cover evenly withthe rake. After the appearance of the seed, the soil must be stirred with the hoe frequently, until the leaves cover the ground: they will stand any severity of frost. One ounce of seed is sufficient to supply a family. per oz. Long Smooth. Roots long, white, smooth, and regularly tapering to the end; free from ' side-roots. Tops small, slightly tinged with red at the crown. Very hardy, keeping through the winter where grown without any protection ; one of the best for general cultivation. Perpkt.,5 . : . : ~ : - : - - 4 - ees) Hollow Crown. Roots oblong, ending somewhat abruptly with a small top root; grows mostly below the surface. Best garden variety. Per pkt, 5 . 5 “ s » 35 The Student. A new variety, of delicious flavor, ennobled from the Wild Parsnip by Prof. Buckman, of the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, England. & ey 1 vy RA . Susy 34 Srlas w wlinbigiesed 5 : i ee NY ie Pua? ’ . b ehk) oe " ‘ * ‘8 hy mee eh A oq? ™“ f vA e t*y hd | ; * 4 > ey 4 4 i ; y ‘ ' , "4 4) * - x ‘al wa rT 4 < 0 Gar o <> id} ee ot ar 4” 4 SHOE IY IPG. +> ay ef PL | * a > s.! be ae SAP Ed soe . «% > is - € ‘ ' “i a _— tut be ~~ “6 of 6 Se ott bse ee ee eit akaetnie palitnen tat ad nd) SaaeO™— ; aad ; a at 0% 43 = , nora ven Raa. sew heh cae ea 2 a Lebo weg Broke p pb ey A at! Dojeed 2th Fe” x4) hori Ma: 3? reba yO SS pti Pye ochre Tentcs TS Se act OPE serie t kee ped ebed Sug gawd panes bok ee = Ar 24, | wet ie ite. a5 At 2 rcs te an 7°) .. 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Fruit somewhat flattened, inclining to globular in its general outline ; medium size; skin deep rich crimson; flesh bright pink or rose color; one of the best for general cultivation. Per pkt., 5. ; . ; x . S 4 5 Lester’s Perfected. Of recent introduction; regular form; large size; flesh firm and well-flavored. Per pkt., 10 ; : ‘ = - 4 : “ . . fy Nea early variety, of Jarge size; skin bright red; flesh pink or rose color. pkt., 5. . . : . ° . . . . : . . : : Pear-shapecd. A small, red, pyriform or pear-shaped variety; fine for preserving. Per kt., 10 : ; ~ 5 P : » : : - : . ‘ . Large Ma llade, A sub-variety of the Red Pear-shaped, with a clear, semi-transparent, yel- low skin and yellow flesh ; little used except for preserving and pickles. Per pkt., s, Red Plum. Rewanletle for its symmetry, and jor its uniform size. It is hardy aad pro- ductive ; used principally for preserving and pickles. Per pkt., 10 2 ; Yellow Plum. Similar to above, except in color, which is bright yellow. Per pkt., 10 Cherry. A small variety, growing in clusters. Per pkt., 10 . " : 3 : : : Grape. A quite small red variety, growing in long clusters, like grapes, and useful for pre- serves; anew variety. Per pkt., ro é 4 . - ; - : - : French Tree (7omato de Laye). A new French variety, growing erect, in tree form; very ornamental, as well as large, and one of the best flavored. Per pkt., ro , a Fejee Island. Fruit large, bright red, sometimes ribbed ; often smooth and well-filled to the centre. Per pkt., 10 . : : : : - : - ‘ White Tomato. Similar to the Large Red, except in color. Per pkt., ro. Early York. One of the very earliest varieties; of good size, productive, and excellent flavor. Perpkt, 10 . . . ‘ > ie F ch ike 7 “ : Cook’s Favorite. A comparatively new variety; medium size, oval form, fair skin, deep crimson, very productive, and =xcellent flavor ; one of the best for general cultiva- tion. Per pkt., 10 o. 06 : : 5 ae a iy 4 kt Ae Tilden’s New Seedling. This new and valuable variety was originated by Mr. Tilden, ot Iowa. It is rather dwarf in its habit, and has distinct and peculiar foliage. The fruit is large, roundish, or roundish-oval, in shape; skin smooth, glossy, and of a bright-red color; flesh remarkably solid, It ripens early, bears abundantly, keeps a longer time after being gathered, and bears carriage better, than any other yen Five hundred bushels were produced on an acre by Mr. Tilden. Per pkt., IO e . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . Strawberry, or Ground Cherry (PAéysalis Alkekengt). This, though called a Tomato, is .a distinct species; excellent for preserves, having a peculiar delicate strawberry flavor, Perpkt, ro .. . ace = i & ethos ci. . : 30 Turnip (Brassica Rapa). German, Steckrude. — French, Mavet. — Spanish, Vase comeun. This is a wholesome and useful plant both for man and beast, and highly deserving of cultiva- tion. Ithas become in some countries an extensive field-crop. Cutture. — All the sorts are propagated by seeds, which should be sown where the plants are to remain, as they do not generally succeed well when transplanted. Sow as early as the ground will allow, in drills fourteen inches apart and half an inch in depth. The young plants should be thinned to five or six inches asunder. \y When the bottoms begin to enlarge, remove the earth gently to the depth of an inch and a half, and apply wood-ashes. The sowing for the winter’s supply is made in August. One thing must be observed, — to have the ground always fresh dug before sow- TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. — 125 ing. Turnips must be harvested before severe freezing weather; for, though comparatively very hardy, few of the varieties will survive the winters of the Northern States in the open ground. Cut the leaves off to about half an inch from the bulb; collect the latter and put them in a dry pit or cellar; cover with straw and earth over all. Thus protected, they will keep fresh till February. The seed will retain its vitality for three years if kept in a dry place. If it is two years old, soak it in water twenty-four hours before sowing. per oz. Early White Flat Dutch, or Spring Turnip. Size medium; of quick growth, juicy, and of excellent quality ; may be used either in spring or fall. Per pkt., 5 . : . 10 Early Snowball. Round; white; a fine early variety. Perpkt,5 . é 4 ; : White-top, Strap Leaf. This is an early variety, which is fast taking the place of the old early Dutch; considered one of the best for market, or table use. Perpkt.,5 . 10 Purple-top, Strap Leaf. This variety has the form and character of the White-top, Strap Leaf, except in color. These two kinds are the best for spring or fall sowing, and for all garden culture, where they may be grown fair and free from worms, if not sown too early in the fall ; flesh fine-grained, and rich and buttery flavored. Per ft « Big is bai fly aba ie the Ciao eR nen re : SEI! Si tLO Yellow Malta.” A beautiful, very symmetrical, smiill-bulbed, early variety; skin very smooth, bright orange-yellow ; flesh pale yellow, fine-grained, and well-flavored. Per pkt., 5 : ; rai i ear 5 i : 5 y H i F , . 0 Yellow Aberdeen. A hardy and productive variety; flesh pale yellow, tender, and sugary ; keeps well. Perpkt., 5 . A z 5 3 3 H : ; i i - 10 Early Yellow Dutch. A variety similar to the preceding, and is a good garden variety. Per pkt., 5 . ° 6 3 g 6 0 C 3 i : ¢ 0 F ito Orange Jelly. Asuperior variety, of quick growth and fine flavor; flesh bright yellow. Per 5 Seeman isl te Se SENT ice Na iheglee va oi eee : 2b ER: ooine fbbertson's Golden Stone. Smooth and symmetrical; skin bright yellow; flesh firm, sweet, and well-flavored ; remarkably hardy, and keeps well; one of the best for winter use. Perpkt.,5 . 5 3 , Z ; A : - , é - 10 Large White Norfolk. A sub-variety of the Common Flat Turnip ; grows to a large size ; flesh white and coarse-grained, but sweet. Per pkt., 5 . 10 Long White Tankard. This variety is recommended for its earliness ‘and productiveness, but must be considered a field rather than a table variety. Per pkt., 5 . 5 - 10 Red Top Tankard. Similar to above, except incolor. Perpkt.,5 . Stee eg é . 10 Long White, or Cow Horn. An excellent variety; grows quickly to a good size; flesh white, fine-grained, and sweet. It keeps well, and is esteemed by many the best of all for culinary purposes; to have it keep well, gather before severe frosts. Per 10 pkt., 5 < 5 5 6 | 5 d C 6 3 . 6 c 5 Long White French, or Sweet German. One of the very best for winter or spring use, either for the table or for feeding stock. The flesh is firm, sweet, and of excellent flavor ; none better for keeping; should be sown in June. Per pkt., 5 3 - 10 RUTA-BAGA, OR SWEDE TURNIP. Skirving’s Purple-top. This is a superior variety, hardy and productive; flesh yellow, of solid texture, sweet and well-flavored. Itisagood keeper. Perpkt.,5 . . 10 Early Stubble Swede. This is recommended for its quick growth, and is well adapted for late sowing. Flesh firm, and well-flavored ; very productive. Per pkt,5. . - 0 White’s Eclipse, or Hybrid. A comparatively new variety, and excellent for early feeding purposes. Large size, and well-flavored. Perpkt.,5 . a 5 : c - 10 Laing’s Improved Purple-top. A superior variety, hardy and productive. Flesh yellow, solid, and well-flavored ; one of the best. Per pkt., 5 . 5 : : gin ys EO AROMATIC, POT, AND SWEET HERBS. The generality of Aromatic, Pot, and Sweet Eierbs, may be raised from seed sown early in spring. As only a small quantity of these are necessary for family use, they may occupy a corner by them- selves. ‘They thrive best in a mellow, free soil, and care should be exercised to harvest them at the proper time. . The greater part of the following-named Herbs are perennial, and will multiply from the seed they drop, or from partings from the roots. The offsets, roots, or young plants, thus raised, should be planted at suiiable distances from each other. The beds should be kept free from weeds ; and, as the herbs come into flower, cut them on a dry day, and spread them in a shady place to dry for use. The best method for preserving them is to rub them through a sieve when thoroughly dry, and pack them in tin boxes. Be caretul to put them in a dry place. Price, per pkt., 10; by the ounce on application. Angelica. Coriander. Pennyroyai. Anise. Corn Salad. Pot Marigold. Balm, Lemon. Cumin. Rosemary. Basil, Sweet. Camelina. Rue. Borage. Dandelion. -Sage. Bene Plant. il. Saffron. Burnet. - _ French Sorrel. Summer Savory. Cardoon. , Hyssop. — Sweet Marjoram. ~ Caraway. Horehound. Sweet Fennel. Chervil. Lavender. Thyme. Chiccory. Havana True (imported), Perpkt,20 . Maryland. Per pkt, 10. ‘ “ . Virginia. Perpkt, - . © iene 126 Beans. per bush. Early. Mohawk 5 a5) ‘ss is $3.00 Early China . 3 3 ¥ 2. Fiod Early Yellow Six-weeks. * ° - 8.00 Early Valentine . . © + « g00 White Marrow. ' . ‘ - 6.00 Horticultural Pole. - eI a ee eo Indian Chief. ; phat TF + 14.00 Large Lima . . ° - - + 15:00 Case-knife . , err : + 12.00 Dutch Runners. . . ° - 12.00 Beets. per lb. Early Bassano ° ° ° ° + 2.00 Early Blood Turnip = . ° + ‘1-50 Long Blood . . ° . . + «1.50 White Sugar . . . p a 75 Mangel Wurzel 2 Tae Mangel Wurzel, YellowGlobe . . 5 Cabbage. per lb. Early York . > F ° - 2.50 Early Oxheart . ° 3.00 Early Wakefield . . % 5.00 Mason’s Early Drumhead . - 6.00 Stone Mason Drumhead . . - 6.00 Winningstadt. - * 5.00 Large Drumhead (American) er a Large Drumhead (imported) mee Premium Flat Dutch (American . - 5.00 Green Globe Savoy on, 4 + 400 Red Dutch . ° . - 400 Carrot. per Ib. Early Hom . ° ° . ‘ & 2.50 Long Orange . ‘ . : i no Large White Field e . . 7.00 Long Yellow Altringham. 1.25 Caulifiower. Half-early Paris. . per lb. 30.00 Le Normand. 4 per 0z. 2.50 Large White French o eo... DEP a” BaP Walcherin . 4 ° . *; "x4.00 Celery. White Solid . 4 = ‘ per Ib. 4.00 Red Solid “°F. *.> ep Boston Market . ; per 0z. .50 per lb. Chiccory (for coffee) - all” o* Bag per lb. Chinese Sugar-cane Per“. | poe ta Corn. per one hundred ears. Darling’s Early. Shelled, 6.00 bush. . 4.00 Red-cob Sweet. Shelled, 5.00 4.00 Assylum Sweet. Shelled, 6.00 . 5.00 Stowell’s Evergreen. Shelled, 6.00 . 5.00 Burr’s Improved Sweet. Shelled, 6.00. 5.00 Cucumber. per Ib. Early Cluster . : . = + 2.50 Early Short Prick] ‘ . : Re eae Early White-spin ees 14) apd Long Green . .. © . * 2,00 Kohl Rabi. per Ib. Early White 7 . . . . « 400 Purple . : . . ° : é° 300 Lettuce. per Ib. Early Silesia . . . ka ot » 3.00 Drumhead . ° : : . . 3.00 White Cabbage. De . .'h.c0 Large India . . : : . 5.00 Butter . . . . . . «= 4.00 Connecticut Seed-leaf. Extra. Per oz., 35 Melon (Water). Mountain Sweet . Black Spanish ‘ Mountamn ep out . Jenny Tica Early . “ Green Citron . Large Yellow Musk Christiana. 4 Large Cantelope . Onion. Large Yellow Yellow Danvers . White Portugal Large Red . F Parsnip. - White Dutch . “ Parsley. Extra Curled . eas. Early Dan O’ Rourke Early Emperor Early Kent Blue Imperial Champion of England A Missouri Marrowfat White Marrowfat . Black-eyed Marrowfat - Victoria Marrowfat Pumpkin. ee Cheese +3 § Yellow Field Radis Scarlet Turni Early Olive- chapel Long Scarlet . Spinach. Summer ‘ be Prickly ° Salsify. Salsify . . ° Squash. carly White Bush Summer Crookneck Winter Crookneck Boston Marrow . Hubbard Tomato. Early Red, or Apple Large Smooth Red Lester’s Perfected . Large Yellow Pear-shaped . F Turnip. Early White Dutch Extra Early White-top. Red-top, Strap-leaf White-top. Long White French Long Yellow French Golden Ball . . Yellow Aberdeen . VEGETABLE & AGRICULTURAL SEEDS, &c. PRICES OF SOME LEADING ARTICLES BY THE POUND OR BUSHEL. Yellow Swedish, or Ruta-baga Purple-top Ruta-baga Laing’s Improved Ruta-baga White Sweet German Fine American Ruta- -baga SEED. per Ib. $3.50 per oz. 1.00 — COMPLETE ASSORTMENTS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS, FOR ONE YEAR’S SUPPLY, . Selected by us with particular regard to the wants of every purchaser, and containing only the most popular and approved sorts, such as we can confidently recommend, and such as we are sure will give the most perfect satisfaction. These Collections are always on hand, and can be sent by express, or No. 5 by mail, at the shortest notice, upon receipt of the price named. 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Tomato. EarlyRed .. Large Red Smooth . ° Erect, or Tree. Turnip. Red Top Strap-leaved Long White French . : = Sweet German . qg-plant.- Large Round Purple Sucat and Bhachie rte, Pe Sweet Marjoram . -| packet packet packet packet packet Caraway 5 packet packet packet packet Summer Savory packet packet packet SETS apa li a packet | packet packet packet packet Thyme ; i packet packet Rosemary packet packet eer] Bet. ©) awe =, re Oe (OF 2k. ie 85) Ox Or ely Se eee 6) Om epiee 4° Ge ke (Co Re, Cys goede NOr teres etna; 0.0% 628! eee 0 ce... 10. See es. 2 6's! 24 6 s0 © © le. © ..e © 128 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE GRASS SEEDS. Agrostis Stolonifera. (Creeping Bent Grass.) This variety is well adapted for moist places, which sometimes overfiow ; fine for lawns or permanent pastures on account of its growing earlier and later than other varieties . per bushel, $6.00 — Vulgaris. (Red Top.) This valuanic grass is well known throughout the Northern and Middle States, generally sown with clover and Timothy. Market price. er lb. Alopecurus Pratensis. (Meadow Fox-tail.) A very useful variety for pastures; closely 2 sembling Timothy, but may be distinguished from it as having one palea only ; Sa ie quickly and very early, succeeding best in meadow land Anthoxanthum Odoratum, (Sweet-Scented Vernal Grass.) This is one of the earliest spring as well as one of the latest in the autumn, and is almost the only grass that is fra- grant. It yields but a moderate crop, yet it should be planted freely on account of its quality for feeding green, or cut for hay. 1 30 Avena Flavescens. (Yellow Oat Grass.) Suitable for dry meadows and. pastures ; ’ should be cultivated with other grass ; Sweet Vernal and Crested Dog’s-tail are best adapted ; useful for fodder : - 75 Bromus Schraderi. (Rescue Grass.) A ver; valuable variety for "general cultivation, espe- cially for dry grounds, yielding two crops each season; is much liked by cattle in green state. Native of Australia 1.25 Cynosurus Cristatus. (Crested Dog’s-tail ) A fine variety for permanent pastures or lawns ; forms aclose turf, rather fine foliage ; succeeding best on dry and gravelly soils ; the seed-stocks are dry and wiry, but the foliage is much liked by cattle ; Dactylis Glomerata. (Orchard Grass.) This is one of the most valuable and widely- known of all the pasture-grasses. Its rapidity of growth, the luxuriance of its aftermath, and its power of enduring the cropping of cattle, commend it highly. It should be fed close to prevent it running to seed, when it loses a large proportion of its nutriti ve matter. All kinds of stock eat it greedily when qe well eeapire for growing ui ider trees , é ° » ° ° . a per bushel 3-50 per Ib. Festuca Durinscula. (Hard Fescue.) A fine variety, suitable for lawns and pastures; grow- ing well in most any kind of soil, particularly dry soils; fine foliage, adapted for sheep-grazing : : should be planted ‘with Festuca Pratensis and Poa Trivialis. .5° —— Pratensis. (Meadow Fescue.) One of the most common of the Fescue grasses, said to be the Randall grass of Virginia. An excellent pasture-grass, forming a very con- siderable portion of the turf of old pastures and fields. In addition to its qualities as a pasture-grass, it is said to make a very good quality of hay; much relished by cat- tle. Thriving in any soil .60 —- Ovina. (Sheep Fescue ) This is much used by the English for sheep- -pastures ; "yields but a moderate crop, and is only recommended for sheep-pastures, as they are very fond of it. Itimproves the flavor of mutton very much 60 —— Loliacea. (Darned Spike Fescue.) This variety is nearly allied to the tall Fescue, and possesses much the same qualities. It grows naturally in moist rich meadows, forming a good permanent pasture-grass . -80 Holcus Lanaviees (Meadow Soft Grass.) This ‘beautiful grass grows best in moist fields and peaty soil ; productive, and of easy cultivation, but cattle are not very fond of it ; only recommended for planting on poor peaty soil, where other grasses will not succeed. -75 Lolium Perenne. (English Rye Grass.) A very valuable vy for permanent pasture ; best adapted for moist land. Very nutritious . per bushel, 5.00 —— Italicum. (Italian Rye Grass.) This variety has been ‘lately introduced. Said to be superior to the perennial Rye Grass ; excellent for early sheep-feeding. per bushel, 5.00 Phleum Pratense. (Timothy or Herds- -grass.) This well-known variety is highiy recom- mended for hay-crops. Thriving best on moist peaty or loamy soils of medium tenacity. It grows very readily, and yields large crops. It should be cut in the blossom, or directly after: itis much relished by horses and cattle, while it possesses a large amount of nutritive matter in comparison with other grasses. Market price. Poa Trivialis. (Rough-stalked Meadow Grass.) This is a valuable grass to cultivate in moist, sheltered soils, possessing very considerable nutritive qualities ; exceedingly relished by cattle, horses, and sheep; when sown with other varieties, it yields more than an average crop - perlb .80 — Nemoralis. (Wood Meadow Grass.) This is ‘certainly to be classed among the good * shaded pasture-grasses, furnishing a fine succulent and very nutritive herbage which cattle are very fond of ; much recommended for pleases crate particularly under trees ee eee a | ae —— Pratensis. (Kentucky Blue Grass, or June Grass.) This is an early gtass, very common in the soilsof New England and the West, and highly recommended for lawns ; grows well in dry gravelly soils ; very nutritive for all kinds of grazing-stock. Per bushel, from $4.00 to $8.00. GRASS SEED FOR LAWNS. One of the most pleasing features connected with a garden is a well- donut la ut, to secure this most desirable object, much depends upon the selection of such grasses as will »resent a fresh and luxuriant verdure throughout the season. For this purpose, a mixture of several kinds of the finer grasses is most suitable, These we can supply ready mixed, of the best sorts, and proper proportions of each. The quantity usually sown is two bushels per acre. Per bushel, $6.00; 20 cents per qt. Extra fine French, best adapted for dry soil, 30 cents per qt. ee TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 129 —_— GRAIN AND GRASS SEEDS. The prices of these are variable; but purchasers may depend on having them at the lowest market rates and of the best quality. Barley. Hungarian Grass. Fowl! Meadow Grass. Bedford Oats. Chinese Sugar Gane. Orchard Grass, Buckwheat. Canada Corn. Perennial Rye Grass. Spring Wheat. Dutton ‘‘ Meadow Foxtail Grass. Winter Wheat. King Philip Corn. Sweet Vernal Grass. Spring Rye. Herds Grass, or Timothy, Italian Rye Grass. Winter Rye. Northern Red-top Grass. Northern Red Clover. Broom Corn, Southern Red-top Grass. Southern Red Clover. Field Peas. Rhode-Island Bent Grass, White Dutch Clover. Spring Vetches, Fine-top, or Dew-grass. Lucerne, or French Clover. Flax-seed. Millet. Kentucky Blue Grass, ext. clean. ERUIT SEEDS. ‘Apple Seed - «Ib. $0.50 Peach Pits : Cherry Pits . mite dence soos tl 50 Plum Pits roe io: 50 Currant Seed . Mei eet heel ne rOZe, + 75 Pear Seed mae f 3.00 Gooseberry Seeds. ° é ON aT Se Quince Seed. i 5 3 “cr "4.00 Grape (Hothouse) . : - er are: Raspberry Seed é : : oz. 75 STRAWBERRY SEED. Saved from our large collection of over forty varieties, embracing all the best European and American kinds in cultivation. Mixed seed. Per pkt., $0.25. ORNAMENTAL TREE SEEDS. Norway Spruce (A des E xcelsa) _ é A 4 3 f : Ib. $1.50 oz. $0.20 European Silver Fir (A dzes Pectinata) : : 5 ( 1.50 SelB TR2O Norway Maple (Acer Platanoides) ; “ : 5) SEES pipe, 126 Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharinum) . : 5 . AIDES TA TEES ine .25 Tree of Heaven (A zlanthus Glandulosa) . oF tco Co eeeyo) Shelbark (Carya Alba) 3 é 4 qt +525 Ornamental Thorn (Crategus Coccineus) - Ib. 1.25 Ozy. 28 Burning Bush (Zaonymus Americana) - “¢ 3.00 em icu() Salisburia (Gizko Biloba) - too seeds, 5.00 Ib. 1.25 OZ¥ 25 eoee#eetevefeeeseeegege#eee#e © e ae Be ee we" © © See 8 6 European Mountain Ash (Fraxinus Ez ‘xcelsior) - é Red Cedar ( Funiperus Virginiana) 4 bila acy oe Ce tes als Scotch Laxych (Larix Europa) . 3 = 3 ‘¢ 2.50 5S 25 Tulip Tree (Liviodendron Tulip ifera) i F 3 ‘¢" 2.00 ee 30 Magnolia (Maguolia Acuminata) m - . : ¢ 4.00 - 40 Scotch Pine (Pzxus Sylvestris) z : S . See 25S eo Mah oe Austrian Pine ( Pzzus Austriaca) : A ;: - at. BtG0 or Sees White Pine (Pzzus Strodos) j ¢ : ‘e400 Ce rk eA Yellow Locust (Robinia Pseudo A cacia - Us» 100 eae i American Arbor Vitz, clean seed (Thuja Occidentalis) Bin! 3 “FS 7100 Fees = (60 ote oh e> 6 & a ef 6. 6. 8 ah eG. Ofh.0. er 8 American Elm (U/wus Americana) 3 ‘ x 3 Yellow Wood (Virgzlia Lutea) . Ge 2100 Many other varieties of Tree and Shrub Seeds can be supplied on seasonable application. SEEDS FOR HEDGES. Honey Locust, or Three-thorned Acacia oa chee F fap ia Sy ik a F . Ib. $0.75 Buckthorn (Rhamnus Catharticus) : 3 J - \ Se HTEPE ORT Toe Osage Orange (Maclura Aurantiacaz) . 3 2 : - 3 5 ¥ . a paheames American Arbor Vitez (Thuja Occidentalis) . ‘ $ : 7 4 % . fNOZ. > 350 CULINARY ROOTS, PLANTS, &e. Asparagus Roots, Giant. One yearold . s Z ‘ A c aes hund. $1.00 — — — Two ors old . 5 . - : 7 : 1.50 Ga rlic ° ° e ° ° ° e e e ° lb. 4.0) Shaliots. A species of onion, esteemed for its fine flavor . 2 A $ -4@ Potato Onions. Early, and mild flavor ; 3 “ ; F é 3 F bush. 3.00 Top or Tree Onions. Valuable for pickling j < : coat ae iy 6.c0; Rhubarb. Myatt’s Victoria. Very large; a popular variety vet Ce SAR doz. 200 — Myatt’s Linnzus. Large, very tender, and excellent . : ¢ a att. 2.00. — Prince Albert. Early and fine . : . ; : ° : aiaeh 3.0 — Downing’s Mammoth. Extra large and tender es SQ a eis 3.00: — Cahoon’s Mammoth. One of the largest ; very tenden as 3), (3niiis, gs 2.09 — Champagne. Large; tender;'fineflavor, . . . .»« 2... * $08 Chinese Potato 4 Tomato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Pepper, Sweet Potato, and ‘Egg: Plants, &c., of different varieties, supplied, in their season-by the hundred or thousand, at reasonable prices. 17 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES FOR 1867 AND 1868. VEG bE Tae > E HAS, Bean. per pkt. Giant Wax. Recently introduced, and pppoe: Aine yaomd from the old German Wax Bean, being of a more robust growth and more productive. The pods are from six to nine inches in length, and from three-fourths to one inch in breadth ; the beans, when ripe, are of a reddish color. Mr. A. L. Fetton, a highly successful vegetable-grower near Philadelphia, who has grown them for several seasons, estimates the yield at about one-half peck of 1 pods to the pole, of three plants. The pods, when fit for use, are of a clear, waxy color, perfectly stringless, and, when cooked, are as tender as marrow, and truly delicious. Brussell Sprouts. Dwarf Cabbage. A variety with a shorter stem, sprouts somewhat larger and closer set than the old variety . - . e Se eae . rs a ieee Beet. Simon’s Early. An improvement on other early kinds; and is now su ing the Bassano, being quite as early, and of a blood-red color; and turnip- shaped. Considered a most valuable variety for the market 10 Carter’s Champion Mangel. This improved variety of Orange Globes is believed to be superior to any other sort, and to produce a greater weight peracre. Price, per oz., 10; per Ib., 75. Broccoli. Carter’s Summer. A new variety, with enormous, close, white heads, coming at a time when it will be most valuable, — between the late Broccoli, and the Cauliflower. This variety is very distinct from all other sorts in seeds, foliage, and heads . 25 Borecole, or Kale. Abergeldie. A dwarf-curled Kale, of extreme beauty, good color, delicate mellow flavor, and as double as a fine curled Parsley. This is a valuable winter green, and will be found a very useful and extremely handsome garnish... 2 Cabbage. Foltler’s Improved Brunswick. The Earliest, Shortest-stemmed, and best Drumhead yet offered.. The Boston market-gardeners all use it in ce to any other; and, to show how highly it is esteemed im this market, we will state that it sold readily at $5.00 per ounce the past season, and all were well satisfied that it is the best variety for either early or late planting. Every plant produces a good head, — when fuliy grown, weighing from twenty to thirty pounds, — and requiring only ordinary cultivation. The quality is excellent. Mr. Joun Stone, of Marblehead, Mass., the originator of the well-known Stone-mason Drumhead, allows us to state that he considers it far superior to any Drum- head he has ever-seen. He has raised -sized heads the season in eighty-five days from planting the seed. € warrant our the purest in the country. Five for $1.00 . : : . = ee ° . = t Early Schweinfurth. A eye ere and valuable variety, both for earliness and large size ; cy iefly for summer and autumn use. (Seecut.) Peroz.50. 10 Early Pancalier Joulin Savoy. A very good variety, with a head of medium size, and very early; indeed, the earliest of all Savoys ‘ . 2 . > < ae 25 San a, \. \ yA) \\ . OF Dy \\ NN arn Ue \ Wim) cS MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH DRUMHEAD CABBAGE. See page 131. VR f. We ws Wine NW NAR . & - om AN eee SEY Ny ce CGE OS r KW aes > ea ‘ é . 8 ° ‘ 2 25 Peas, per qt. Drew’s New Dwarf. This is the greatest acquisition yet made, and has proved one of the most valuable introductions to the numerous variety of Peas. It grows only one foot high, branching profusely, and forming an erect, dense bush. The is of the largest size, of a bluish tinge, slightly shrivelled, and as sweet and delicious as the Champion of England, without the ot skin of that variety ; medium early. It is very productive, and a most valuable and extra fine pea. A single row, planted one foot apart, will fill the row a foot wide and one foot high. + 1.00 Sutton’s Ringleader. A new, extra early pea, imported from London, and recommended by Messrs. Sutton & Son as the earliest pea in England, and also as a very prolific variet : : 3 ; - - : : : : : . . . - 80 McLean’s Little Gem. A dwarf, prolific, green, wrinkled marrow; habit similar to the very early Tom-Thumb Pea, and is a first early. This pea is a great acquisition. The chief fault hitherto in early peas has been want of flavor; but this valuable variety has all the sugary flavor of the late wrinkled peas, coupled with a first early pea. Height, one foot. ss he mle ; ‘ ‘ . : a OO McLean’s Epicureans. A second early wrinkled marrow, of delicious flavor ; fine large peas, in well-filled pods, and plenty of them; marked by tie Royal Horticultural Society as being a very profuse bearer 1.00 | McLean’s Wonderful. This is recommended as the best dwarf late pea in cultivation, remarkable for its Jarge, well-filled pods, fine, sugary flavor, and great productive- ness. Height, two feet * 4 = . » s . - “ : “i Be Laxton’s Prolific Early Long Pod. This valuable variety was raised by Thomas Laxton, of Stamford, England. Some pods (in a green state) were exhibited at Mark Lane, London, last June, averaging eleven and twelve peas in a pod; and they were pronounced by several eminent members of the London seed-trade to be an exceedingly fine variety. For a second early pea, there is no pea of a similar class in cultivation to equal it; and we feel every confidence that it will be in general cultivation in a very few years. The pea has the same habit and character as Dickson’s favorite, excepting that the pods are nearly double the size. Price, per -pkt., containing § pint, socents. er a Sop +. ae oe The following are extracts from some English testimonials :— ‘*T have also personally tested, and can confidently recommend, the new pea as a first-class second early variety.” (Signed) M. MATHESON, Gardener to Marquis of Exeter. **T consider it decidedly an improvement upon all other early peas.” (Signed) : GEO. ABBOTT, One of the Committee of the Stamford Horticultural Society. “*T grow a great number of peas, but have seen none to be compared to Mr, Laxton’s,” ad a (Signed) Cc ClARK- Superintendent Stamford Horticultural Society Exhibitions. The Peabody. A very dwarf, prolific, branching, late variety; of the Tom-Thumb habit ; height, fifteen inches ; = flavor, and very productive. The Peabody is a later variety than the Dwarf Waterloo, to which it forms a good succession. Per pkt., containing $ pint, socents . . . vie vee & 28 2ea! > eaten S NSS \tSB OW ) fj S ee y % ff ZS 2S, Z $ y > SS =] = Z == SS \\ r H AZ A} / Ud 1 Az / Ae 1/ WY =~ 2 F YUiyy Viz > AS. |! f >. Y ZA RAN Ul é Y YS Yj; Yj \\\\ia JO Ny JA Se \Z H\ Y/ hit } H Wi \ iy : . Y G \\ } — Y A) Why | WZ i ly y i \\ \ \ " aH F \ era MY} \\\ =f i x | \ { Yy Bl \v] IN n Zh ——— LAXTON’S EARLY PROLIFIC LONG POD PEA. See page 132, be Oe ue eS Cl ee ill oo oe ~ | - % +; e : i plane ee ET BO oe ho r fins MR £6 ~s pu a ae are wetecws wet xe I vpn se £ ae eines yom. 2 a ’ rine h “n§ to emesagge eae ; vit RL OR ae ters! ‘ Sc amen e ‘cig te seh , uhpes anny pietaane tre feeeret: g basite Gait . 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A dwarf variety of tall Royal Victoria or Waterloo Marrow; of Tom-Thumb habit ; height, fifteen inches; the most valu- able dwarf pea for "general and late cropping ever offered ; very dwarf, good payer and very productive. Per pkt., containing 4 pint, 5socents_ . Carter’s First Crop. This early variety is imported direct from Messrs. Carter & Co., ie Lendon, whe say it is the earliest pea in cultivation, an excellent bearer, and can be recommended for cultivation without sticks Dickson’s First and Best. A new English variety, remarkably productive, and recom- mended as one of the very earliest peas in England Waite’s Caractacus. A very early sort, carefully selected from the well-known Dan O’Rourke. It has a very strong constitution, and is represented to be several days earlier C aka : : 2 Peppers. Long Red Arabian. Very pretty ; new variety of the Long Red Capsicum ; fruits upright, a little smaller than the ancient varieties, but prpsucet in ore epee and of a more pleasing shape. Monstruosus or Grossum. A new, remarkably fine variety, growing to very large ‘size; highly recommended for stuffing . > : “ c 3 Potatoes. per qt. per pkt. 15 to The following English varieties, some of them never before offered in this country, having be- come very popular in Europe, we have imported a few of the following sorts, which we “shall offer to our patrons, with their descriptions, as received from England :— per Confederate. The tubers are of a large oval or oblong form; eyes numerous, but not deeply set; skin, yellowish-white and very smcoth; flesh, white when cooked ; good quality ; very prolific. Mr. C. N. Bracket, Chairman of the Vegetable Committee Massachusetts Horticultural Society, raised, last season, from eight “medium-sized tubers, five and a half pecks of good sound potatoes Ask Top Fluke. Recommended as a second early sort. Wery handsome tubers, and, when boiled, is very mealy and of most excellent flavor. eae well; wherever shown in England, always considered the best King of Potatoes. Large, prolific, and hardy ; not liable to disease : said to be the best Kidney Potatees yet infroduced for main crop. Pheasant Eye. A very early sort; highly recommended as being very prolific ; “floury and fine flavored Wheeler’s Milky White. A very fine seedling, , coming in after the early varieties ; of delicious flavor ; color, as white as milk ; very highly recommended . Sutton’s Early Race-Horse. Another English variety, but a few days later than the pre- ceding ; productive, and of extra fine quality, excellent for forcing. A trial the past season authorizes us to recommend this with the greatest confidence. Our stock of this variety is quite limited. . Carter’s Champion Early Forcing. Said to be the earliest frame potato in cultiva- tion, of exceeding fine flavor, with scarcely any haum, and therefore very suita- ble for forcing Prince of Wales, or Red Reg ent. From the ‘original stock, “which took the first prize at the Birmingham lene and also several . distinguished prizes in other parts of the country, including the first prize at the Worcestershire Agricultural Shew, as the best seed potato fer general and field culture. It is one ‘of the finest and most productive . 5 ¢ S : peck. . r.50 r.50 r.50 1.50 The following popular American varieties we can supply from the original stocks, prices subject to variation :— per bush. Goodrich’s Early. A very early and prolific variety, often yielding a crop of three hun- dred bushels per acre. Skin and flesh, white ; eyes, smooth ; solid and sound to the core, keeping well. Price, 50 cts. per peck . $2.00 The Harrison. A winter variety, large, smooth, with full eyes, white "skin, and flesh sound and healthy; an admirable keeper; always solid to the heart, of first quality, and enormously producciye: Average yield, on goodrich soil, ae bushels ° peracre. Per pk., 75 Gleason. A finé late winter variety, very hardy ‘and productive ; ; slightly coppery ‘color, oval, very smooth and handsome ; flesh, white; table qualities, superior. Under Dr. Gray’ s cultivation, it is said to yield at the rate of 400 eee a the say being more productive than its parent, the Rusty Coat. Per pk., 2.00 Heffron. A long, smooth tuber of flesh color, with full eyes and white Ake ripening in early autumn ; has proved entirely free from disease, and is equalled i in produc- tiveness only by the Harrison. For table-use it has few equals. Per pk., $1.00. Early Sebec, or Boston Market. A large and superior early variety ; flesh white, nearly smooth ; white skin, fine grained, and keeps late; quality good, as an early or late variety; lately introduced from Maine, preferred by Boston market-gar- -deners to any other variety. Per pk., 75 cents Colebrook Seedling. A large purple or light-red variety ; very productive and of fine _ quality; keeping late in the season; highly recommended. Per pk., 75 cents. 3.00 2.00. 2.00 134 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE per bush. The Calico is a kidney-shaped white variety, with splushes of red near the stem, white fleshed, very handsome and prolific, entirely hardy, and is a very fine sort for early winter use. It is a seedling of the Garnet Chili Cooks white and dry for a new seedling, and promises well; very productive, yielding at the rate of 400 bushels to the acre. Per pk., $1.00 : . ‘ ; : . ; x 4 3:60 PoTaTogs By Mair. — To Parties residing at a distance from Railroads and Express Offices, we will send a package containing four pounds of either the above varieties by mail, postpaid, for one dollar ; six packages for five dollars. No less than one dollar’s worth, or more than one kind in a package, will be sent by mail. “Raphanus Caudatus,” Or Edible Podded Raddish. This valuable new vegetable belongs to the Radish tribe ; but, unlike that esculent, the seed-pods (not the root) are eaten: these are very curious, attaining an immense size in a wonderfully short time, sometimes grow- ing as much as three inches in a night. It is a native of Java, where it is known under the name of Mfougrz, and is much used in some parts of India, for salading, &c. It can be sown in the open air, or in pots, and then transferred to the ground ; and will grow in almost any soil, care being taken that the plants stand two to three feet apart, to allow room for the growth of the pods. This vegetable can be used in various ways; indeed, it may be regarded as one of the most useful that have been introduced for many years. The seed, when sown, easily vegetates, and in about eight weeks the plants flower profusely, and then produce extraordinary siliquas (pods), which are very remarkable from their attaining the enormous length of about two feet. These pods have a most agree- able flavor, and when about half grown can be eaten m the same way as roots of the common Radish, which they greatly resemble in taste, but are far superior in delicacy of flavor. In salads they will be highly estimated ; for, added to their other merits, they possess the excellent advantage of being easily digested ; they also make a good pickle, for which purpose they are well adapted. It is, however, when the pods are boiled that they are most delicious, eating like marrow, and having a most delicate flavor; they should be served on toast, and will form a most agreeable addition and novelty forthe table . atts. he a 25 Radish. White-Tipped Scarlet Turnip. This is a new variety, which will prove more acceptable than our white-tipped Scarlet Olive-shaped Radish,*on account of its round root; and we have no doubt it will soon bea great favorite with all market and vegetable gardeners : Z f y g ; ‘ é ‘ F . New French Breakfast. A new, quick-growing variety. Oval form ; color scarlet, tipped with white ; fine flavored. Very ornamental in appearance; much esteemed by the French, Excellent for forcing 5 = e < . . é ns ° 15 per pkt. 15 Squash. Mammoth Prize. This is a far superior variety to any hitherto introduced, surpassing all competitors at the Massachusetts Horticultural Exhibition, and to which the Prize Silver Medal was awarded for 1866-67. Weight, 165 lbs. ; described by Mr. Meehan in “ Gardener’s Monthly,’”’ p. 378, as a perfect monster in size. (See illustration.) . : F ‘ a . i : : ; : 4 ¢ Danna’s Selected. This is an improved variety of the Canada Crookneck, the very best BERS ASR) 4 +. es it eae Seb wh . : : : : ~ : : 10 25 Sunflower. New Mammoth Russian. Thisis a new variety; and, under ordinary cultivation, the heads grow to the enormous size of twenty inches in diameter. The seeds are large, exhibited at the Massachusetts Horticultural Exhibition, and highly commended by the Committee for omamental purposes, _ For planting in shrub- beries, it is a desirable acquisition. Salad oil of superior quality is extracted from it. To poultry-keepers it is invaluable for its extraordinary productiveness. Price, to the trade, on application . a 2 - 4 ~ ~ . * 4 10 Tomato. Keyes’s Early Prolific. Leaves large, long, and quite entire, not lobed as in other kinds ; and the growth is dwarf, compact, vigorous, and strong. The Tomatoes are of medium size, round, of brilliant color, quite smooth, and free from wrinkles of any kind, perfectly solid, and of excellent flavor. They are borne in large com- pact clusters from ten to twenty each, and from seven to twenty clusters on each vine. The introducers claim that it possesses the peculiar and valuable quality of ripening thirty days earlier than any other variety. (See illustration.) . Maupay’s Superior. The fruit is of a beautiful deeg-red color. In form it is round, slightly flattened, and without a crease or wrinkle. Smoothness of the surface is not only one of its most remarkable, but one of its most desirable character- istics. This freedom from creases or wrinkles prevents the great waste usual with almost every other variety. It is of a medium size, and the flesh almost 10 EEE — TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. as solid as a beefsteak. In proof of their solidity, it is not improper to state, that, although not of extraordinary size, the average weight is from nine to twelve ounces each. It has very few seeds, and, from the solidity of its flesh, comparatively little water. One bushel will make as much catsup, or fill as many cans, as two bushels of the ordinary kind, besides being possessed of a flavor that is unapproachable. For marketing purposes, they possess the great advantage of not only being solid, but of having a thick skin, or rind, which protects them from bruising and mashing in transportation. Another great advantage of this thick skin is, that it admits of their being peeled or skinned for the table with- out scalding, which is always troublesome, and, at the same time, takes away the desired freshness and flavor, when desired for slicing cold. It can be peeled in half the time usually required for the common varieties. Asan evidence of the superiority of these Tomatoes for marketing purposes, they commanded ready sale at $2.00 per bushel, when others were offered at $1.00; and this without any care having been taken to select them. 50 cents per ounce : 4 p : Tilden’s. This new and fine variety we have now cultivated two years, and have exhibit- ed specimens before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, which have at- tracted much attention. Our seeds have been raised by ourselves, and selected from the largest, smoothest, and handsomest specimens, taken from plants raised from seeds received direct from Mr. Tilden, the originator. The piants are rather dwarfer in habit than the common Tomato, and the fruit sets nearer the root ; and it is the earliest of all the large-growmg Tomatoes, and continues in bearing until the vines are killed by frost. The fruit varies from round to roundish-oval, which is the general form of the main crop, and is free from the warty protuberances which Se ordinary sorts. Color, light brilliant scarlet, with a glossy skin. Flesh solid, light red, less watery than other kinds, and of good flavor. But its greatest excellence consists in its re- markable keeping qualities, and the ease with which it may be handled. without injury, rendering it altogether the most valuable variety for the market. Per oz., 50cents . r F : J 2 3 P s A 2 2 Eureka. A new and fine variety, from Mr. Perriam, of Chicago, who alludes to it as fol- lows: “I consider it superior to any thing I have ever tried; dwarf, early, bush-shape, and prolific. died his : : ; 2 : : : . Tree, or Erect. This remarkable and excellent variety, introduced three years ago, is still one of the best, —the fruit being very large and smooth; and the plants, from their erect, compact growth, highly ornamental : a % 3 F The Foard. This variety originated with a market gardener, of the same name, in the vicinity of Philadelphia. It is stated to be, without exception, the most beauti- ful variety ; is of a bright-scarlet color, cuts as solid as a well-ripened apple, and almost entirely free from seeds, which are deposited mostly on one side of the fruit. It is quite early, and a good cropper. Recommended as being the most perfect and the most desirable of the whole class . é : : ‘ : New Californian Whortleberry. A remarkable and curious acquisition, with fruits, in size and color, exactly like the whortleberry . ‘: . é : 2 : ‘ Sims’s Early Cluster. A new English variety, introduced the past season, described as follows: Mammoth variety of the Cherry Tomato, very early, of extremely robust habzt, requiring little support ; fruit, very large and smooth, in grape-like bunches, averaging from four to twenty fruits. This variety was raised by Mr. Sims, gardener to —— Weddowson, Esq., Dulwich Common, and is much recommended. - ° ° c . : $ a : : “ a 5 Cedar Hill Early. A new American variety, in high reputeamong the New-York market- gardeners; said to be very early; large size, solid, and productive. ° : Turnip. ‘ Carter’s Imperial Hardy Swede. The very best Swede in Cultivation. Price, per OZ., 10 cents ° e e e e e e e e e e e e MUSHROOM SPAWN. DirECTIONS FOR GRow1ING MusHrooms. — The only conditions required for the healthy growth of Mushrooms are a mass of short dung, heated to from fifty-five to sixty degrees, and lumps of Spawn about the size of walnuts, six inches apart, just beneath the surface ; the whole covered with an inch thickness of good light friable earth, and three or four inches of straw, or litter of any kind, to keep in the very moderate warmth. This can be managed in any dark cupboard or cellar ; and the size of the bed is immaterial. Take of horse-droppings from the stable, without the straw, as much as will make the bed the size you want it, a foot thick: put this anywhere out of the weather, away from the light and draught. Let this be pressed, but not hard; and in a few days, when it 1s nice and warm on thrusting the hand in, get the Spawn, and break the cakes in small pieces and put them in all over the dung, even with the surface: upon this being patted down smooth, but not hard, it will require from half an inch to an inch of earth all over it. Pat it down to keep it in its place, and put some loose hay or straw over it. When it approaches dryness, it must be sprinkled with water with the chill off, enough to wet the earth, but not the dung. Sooner or later, according to the attention paid to these several points, you will have Mushrooms, and plenty of them. - Best Mill-track Mushroom Spawn, per pound, 15 cents; 8 pounds for $1.00 RARE FLOWERS AND NE ea en eat ont chad aang eee Particular care has been taken that the selection should be of the purest character. We cannot affirm the accuracy of the various descriptions, having tested but few of them; but the reputation of the growers, from whom we import, is to us the best assurance that satisfaction will surely follow. Our patrons, wishing novelties, will please send their orders early, as our stock of some of the varieties is limited. 1 ; ; : For cultural direction, see respective headings in body of the Guide. NO. 1891 Antirrhinum Multiflorum. Hybrid of A. Rupestris and A. Majus, with rose and white flowers, which are not so large as those of the latter, but in such a quantity that the plant, § foot in height, is entirely covered with them. Very hardy, and always in bloom Q é , - = ’ ‘ : : : s 1892 Aphanostephus Ramosissimus. A half-hardy annual; from Texas; four inches in height ; much branched ; the flower-head with a yellow disk, and violet-blue ray florets; of a close, carpet-like growth ; blooms profusely throughout the summer. 1893 Artemisia spec. ex St. Petersburgh. Ornamental plant of exceedingly rapid growth, reaching in the first months of summer the height of four or five feet ; of pyramidal habit, and with light-green, needle-like foliage, by which the plant receives the gracious appearance of an elegant Conifer. Like A. Annua, introduced to the trade some years ago, this sort is as proper for beds as for being isolated on grass- plots, and will prove a very valuable acquisition for every garden - : ; 1894. Artemisia Japonica. Very large plant; of the same habit as the common Artemisia, which it resembles in many respects, but is more fragrant. It is rather a plant for the lawn than the flower garden, and succeeds in the poorest and stoniest of soils. 1895 Ablopappus Rubiginosus (Haplopappus). A Composite from Mexico; annual ; from 3 to 34 feet high; well branched from the middle of its height, with small, den- tated leaves, and bearing a large truss of bright-yellow or orange flowers, produ- cing together a fine effect. This plant reminds us, by its habit and growth, of the Aster (Michaelmas Daisy), with which it will form a nice contrast, flowering, as it does, about the same time (August and September). In fact, a fine plant for borders ‘ , é ‘ ‘ : : : . i . : : : 1896 Bidens Warscewicziana var. Pinnata. Herbaceous Compositz from the mountains of South America, 34 to 44 feet high. The stems, which are very much branched, terminate in flowers with an orange disc, and white petals. Being a very free flowerer, and of rather tall habit, it will be a desirable plant for large fiower- gardens, especially for public parks, &e. . y ‘ - ; : : . A 1897 Briza Compacta. Very correct and compact-growing ; variety of the Quaking Grass ; and will be found very omamental for winter decoration and for bouquets . ‘ 1898 Calceolaria Extra Choice Hybridised. Saved from the finest-formed and mos beautifully marked flowers from Mr. W. Bull’scollection . . . .«. . a is x NY N NE), yt 1899 Celosia.. Coccinea Pyramidalis. Magnificent, free-flowering, graceful-growing plants, producing in the greatest profusion spikes of the most beautiful feathery- 136 PRICE 325 -25 > uw 25 25 #25 7 =< «50 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. looking flowers ; and, if gathered when young, they are valuable for winter bouquets. Plants of the Celosia flower freely if planted out in June in a warm, sheltered situation. Grown in pots, they are the most elegant of greenhouse and conserva- tory plants, where, with a little management, they may be had in flower the whole winter, growing freely in rich loamy soil. Half-hardy annuals Collinsia Verna. Thisisamost elegant plant, which, for freshness of i its fine, half pure- white, and half tender-blue flowers, and the earliness of its Plpaupns: deserves to become a-general favorite. Fine for pot-culture .2 Centaurea Moschata Atropurpurea. It agrees, in almost every point, with the variety hitherto cultivated ; but its tint isa deep purple, closely verging on crimson. “The Gardener’s Chronicle,” Oct. 12, 1867, says, ‘‘ A very fine variety, and quite distinct in color from any we have previously seen. Instead of the pale purple of the ordinary kind, this is of a deep, rich, port-wine color, rather paler in the centre when fully blown. Itis quite an acquisition among ornamental annuals.” Centaurea Pseudo-Depressa. ‘This plant is scarcely more than half the height of C. Depressa, and has much smaller seeds. The ray-florets are ofa fine blue, the central ones being of a reddish-purple é ! y é Et — Species de Teneriffe. Herbaceous Composite ‘of 13 1 feet in height, with thick leaves, the edges of which are slightly spinous; the ‘flowers resemble those of C. Cyanus, but are much larger, and of a fine azure-blue : Cinerarsa Extra Choice Hybridised. Saved from Mr. W. Bull’s superb collection of the best varieties in cultivation Cerinthe Aspera. ‘The finest species of Honeywort; produces an abundance of snowy, yellow flowers, the tube of which is black at its base. In general habit, it closely agrees with the other species of the genus, but the seed is somewhat larger Ced ranalic Mexicana. A hardy, ‘herbaceous plant, from Mexico, with a large, violet flower-spike, highly recommended for its sweet scent . ; Chrysanthemum Carinatum Hybridum fl. pl. The Chrysanthemum New Golden Double and Dunnettii fl. pl., offered to the trade last year, are completed by the new varieties above. The "flowers of the greater part of them are very double, and will prove a fine acquisition ; the different shades of the flowers in orange, scarlet, rose, and red-brown, are very pretty. . Chenopodium Scoparium. A fine annual; very useful for edgings, on ‘account of its dwarf, compact habit . ‘ Cucurbita Florida. A very useful gourd, on account of its curiously-shaped _ seeds and handsome fruit a5 Clarkia Elegans Alba Pura. The nearest approach to white in this section of Clarkias has heretofore been only a pale pink ; the variety now offered is a pure white, and from its habit and color will be found a desirable novelty for mixed borders and back-grounds . ; — Integripetala Carnea, Tom Thumb. A delicate, flesh-colored variety of the whole-petalled section of Clarkias, with compact, Tom-Thumb habit . — _ Pulchelia Marginata, Double. The most elegant Clarkia ever yet brought be-' fore the public; the flowers are very double ; color, bright magenta ; the extremity of each petal marked with a beautiful, broad, white margin. We offer this with the greatest confidence, fully believing it will supersede all other varieties of Clarkia, beautiful though they are, both as border-flowers, and also for ae bou- quets. This variety will not produce single or semi- -double flowers ‘ : Dianthus Heddewegii lilacina. Excellent for bordersand little beds, and is to be highly recommended for its long continuance in bloom. The flowers produce a fine effect by their pure lilaccolor . ‘ oar & : ie Delphinium Cardinale. A beautiful scarlet ‘Delphinium ‘ a: Desmodium Gyrans. This very curious sensitive plant attains, out of seeds, its maturity in he first season ; the small side leaflets move up and down all along. It is a very interesting lant for the close spectator of vegetable life x : Eschscholtzia Dentata Silghees. 2 t — — Aurantiaca. This andthe preceding are two new varieties of Eschschnlt- zias, which are of great curiosity and importance; they may be justly ranked as a new section of Eschscholtzias. ‘The flowers take the form of a Maltese cross, each petal having its edges lapped upon itself, and is intersected by a mark of deeper color running up the centre ; ; the edges are very curiously jagged or toothed. From the peculiar construction of the petals, the blossoms of these varieties (un- like all other Eschscholtzias) are always open #2 — Crocea Striata. A striped Eschscholtzia is a ereat novelty. The color of the flower is composed of alternate stripes of deep orange and sulphur, from the base to the circumference of the petals, which produces a very elegant appearance Echinosistis Lobata. Of all the ‘‘Cucurbitacea,” one of the best, beautiful, white, scented flowers, standing well out in clusters - : ; : i Egg Plant, Green. Introduced by Mr. Bourret, from Thibet. A very fine fruit, often growing a foot in length . s — Ribformed. A strong-growing variety, hee foliage, with a dark violet tint, about two inches in diameter ; the fruit, violet color, often attains the weight from flowers 4 to 6 lbs., ribbed- formed after the style of some kinds of melons Eryngium Bromeliefolium. Fine herbaceous plant, of which seed has been ob- tained for the first time . ei ia : : , = % ; 3 $ 5 18 138 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NO. 1923 Felicia Angustifolia. From New Holland, and one of the best acquisitions horti- culture has made lately; it is a low shrub from two to three feet high, narrow foliage, the branches terminating in flowers of a yellow disc, and petals of a beautiful purple-violet. As to the habit, it is almost an Aster ; and in color it resem- bles the beautiful Cinerarias. This lovely shrub flowers in spring, and will be ap- preciated highly in the myc where it will take a place in every Spree collection i 1924 Geranium Anemonifolium. A very useful variety, very dwarf habit ; : 1925 Gloxinia, Extra Choice Hybridised. This seed has been saved from the splendid new varieties offered by Mr. W. Bull 1926 Gomphrena Globosa, Aurantiaca Isabellina. Yellowish-white flowers, constant . 1927 Helianthus Grandiflorus Plenissimus. Composite, annual, 4 tos feet high, much resembling H. Californicus, buta quite new variety, distinct from its gigantic growth. The flowers are twice as large as those of H. Californica and as double. When perfectly grown, they have the appearance of a globe y {928 —— Texanus Hybridus. Annual Composite, height 10 to 12 feet, surpassing in erie A. a ee excellent plant, recommended for the abundance of its owers. 1929 —— Maximiliani. ” Herbaceous Composite, from Mexico, ‘from 4 to 5 feet high, with orange-yellow flowers, and narrow lanceolated leaves; picturesque and interesting plant, which will be more effective if planted in groups than singly 1930 —— Rigidus, or Harpalium Rigidum. Herbaceous Composite, from North Ame- rica; in strong bushes, from 6 feet to 9 feet and more in height, with oval, coarse leaves, flowering at the end of each branch; blooms of the same shape as the Sun- flower, but only averaging 4 inches in size; a picturesque plant of some value for public parks, which succeeds in any soil . , 1931 Hypericum Calycinum Repens. ‘This is a very “useful plant for growing in exposed situations, as well as deep shady places, under evergreens . 1932 Heracleum Platzenium. ‘This fine plant will prove a valuable acquisition for orna- menting lawns and the garden; leaves, of large size, and Give lobate. The seed germinates very slowly, sometimes requiring a year 1933 Heartsease, Large-Flowering, Stained. ‘These may be considered as an extra fine selection of the popular, large- flowering Pansies ; the inferior petals of which are spotted with very large and showy stains; said to be remarkable . 1934 Impatiens Balsamina Miventiguinet Plenissima. A new and fine dark- -red, very double variety of the Balsam 1935 —— Solferino. A splendid new variety ; the finest ; white-striped, and blotched with lilac and scarlet, like carnations; very double . R x New Ipomeeas Cwith self-colored foliage). 1936 Hederacea Alba Grandiflora Intus Rosea. Handsome white flower, with dark-rose throat. Single seed . . 3 z - ; 2 er 1937 —— Alba Grandiflora Intus ‘Rosea Semi-Plena. Of the same form and color as the foregoing ; a few p@sais, tongue-shaped, which appear from the corolla to trans- form the flower into a semi-double one, which is seldom seen im this family. Single seed . 1938 —— Atrocarminea Grandiflora Alba Marginata. Handsome variety, with brilliant carmine flowers, edged pure white. Single seed . . 1939 —— Atrocarminea Grandiflora Azurea Marginata. With brilliant carmine flowers, edged with clear azure-blue. Single seed . 1940 —— Atrolilacea Grandiflora Azurea Marginata. With dark-lilac Bowers, edged with bright azure-blue. Single seed . . . ‘ . New Ipomeeas (with wariegated foliage). We attach much importance to this new section, and find them worthy of recommendation. We beg to state that we have tried them carefully, and found them to come true from seed. For this reason, as well as the curious combination and richness of color of their flowers, we have no hesitation to place them in the first rank of novelties for this season. 1941 Grandiflora Alba Picta Carminea (with silver-marbled leaves). Heart-shaped leaves, largely marbled with silver-gray; flowers white, dotted with brillant carmine. Single seed 1942 —— Alba Picta Lilacina (with golden- -marbled leaves). Heart- shaped leaves, largely marbled with silver-gray ; white flowers, spotted with clear lilac. Single see : 1943 —— Hederacea Grandiflora Atrocarminea intus Alba (with ‘silver-marbled eavends Tri-lobed leaves, largely marbled, silver-gray ; SOPH dark carmine. ith large, white throat. Single seed . : 1944 adil Alata. Soft-wooded shrub from New Holland, with everl flower ; five feet high; short, inno -green leaves; flowers resembling those of A samodiwme A latum ’ 1945 Leavenworthia Aurea. ” Pretty, cruciferous annual ; from Arkansas ; of very dwarf habit ; single flowers, about half an inch across, with white petals, stained at the base with deep yellow. It has been treated as a half-hardy annual, and blooms in May and June . bo ty £25 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. NO. 1946 Lobelia, New Herbaceous, Choice Mixed. A beautiful class of perennials, becoming very popular, containing several new coe among which are carmtine, rose, magenta, ruby; great acquisition 1947 Marigoid, Dwarf French, New Golden. A pure golden, dwarf, French “Marigold; very double and constant. The habit is dwarf and compact, and the flowers are so deuble as to have the appearance of miniature African Marigolds. This variety is a suitable eprpanion and contrast to Dunnett’s New Orange French Mart- old 1948 Myosotis A Azorica var. Coelestina. A new variety of the well-known general favorite, M. Azorica. The flowers are sky-blue, nearly turquoise-blue ; very constant, and of the same habit as the type. This variety, offered here for the first time, will be welcome in every flower-garden . : 1949 Melothria Cucumerina. A small Cucurbitacez, from China ; fine glossy foliage, flowers yellow, the fruit sometimes used in vinegar for pickles 1950 Mimulus Duplex Flowering, Choice Mixed. Saved from the best and most distinct varieties ; which received a first-class certificate, when exhibited before the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society _ . 195! Nemophila Discoidalis Argentea. A charming little variety, with silvery- -white blossoms spotted with chocolate; particularly adapted for rockeries or pots 1952 —— Discoidalis Nigra. A perfectly black blossom in any flower must be a great novelty ; the blossom of this Nemophila, when young, is a pure jet black from centre to circumference . “ 1953 Nierembergia F rutescens. Soft-wooded shrub, ‘a native of the mountainous districts of Chili; 23 feet high, stem straight, well branched, same foliage as VV. Gracilis, but of a more elegant habit; the flowers also are of the same color, but a little larger and more open ; worthy of recommendation ; 1954 Cnothera Drummondii Lacinefolia. This Acnothera distinguishes itself by the vigorous growth, and by the strongly laciniated leaves, which are linear and some- what elongated. Constant 1955 Pelargonium, Fancy. Saved from the newest and best varieties in cultivation . 1956 —— lIvy-Leaved. These Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums are extremely useful, from their graceful, drooping growth, for vases, rustic, or suspending baskets ; their rich, wax- like foliage alone is ornamental ; but, added to that, they have pretty flowers, and the different varieties present a contrast and charm attained by few other plants : 1957 —— Nosegay. The varieties in this class, from their giving huge trusses, and in the greatest profusion, are admirably adapted for bedding purposes. 1958 —— Spotted. This strain of Pelargonium seeds has been obtained by ‘hybridising the ae French kinds with the best varieties of the most eminent English growers. It is believed that this will produce finely-formed flowers of good “sub- stance, rich and varied colors, clearly and purely defined spots, and free blooming. .s50 1959 —— Tricolor Varieties. The seed now offered was saved from distinctly-marked varieties ; which, having been carefully hybridised, may be sect to yield a good proportion of this deservedly popular section . -50 1960 —— White Variegated Section. As with the preceding, this may be expected to produce plants of the variegated class, which for decorative purposes are considered superior to any other class : .50 1961 —— Zonal. The seeds may be expected to produce the following colors : scarlet, white, pink, cérise, rose Brie Elush gta rose- pial sins: de scarlet, Rewies, 2 . . Lars The above Pelargoniums are Mr. W. Bull’s growing Gaaned diets ae iy, all extra maroits hybridised ; and are believed to be superior, in every respect, to any eer before offered in this country. F i962 Pelargonium Lateripes Grandiflorum. Leaves of this variety have a brown margin ; flower large, salmon color. A fine plant, in flower from May to October. Very useful for ribbons and borders, said to surpass all others of this class 5 1963 Pentetaman Glabrum. Flowers iat | in clusters ; bright blue, shaded to the centre, with lilac. 3 1964 —— Extra Choice Hybridised. This seed was ‘saved by Mr. W. Bull from his cele- brated collection, and is believed to be superior . {965 Phalacraea Wendlandi. For bedding purposes this surpasses the old "Ageratum, better color and sweet scented é : 1966 Phyllanthus Spec. Nova. A very pretty plant for decoration, flowering i in five or six eee from planting, foliage et ornamental, flowers freely from the axels of the eaves . 1967 Primula Chinensis Erecta Alba. A very strong-growing variety, throwing the flowers well out from the fine foliage. Flowers beautifully fringed. White . . 1.00 1968 —— —— Fimbriata Marginata Lilacina. A new variety of this family; flowers, sith imbricated white and lilac shaded; the leaflets are narrow, bordered with white. nite : ° ° : : c - 1.00 1969 —— —— Erecta Flore Pleno Alba. A beautiful variety of the double white Chinese Primrose, very choice . 1.00 1970 Saxifraga Fortunei. This is an exceedingly handsome Japanese plant; it produce fine corymbs of white flowers, at a season when flowers are very scarce, viz., September, October, and November; being an easily cultivated plant, it is an exceedingly desirable introduction . =) ase 1971 Salvia Lupuliniflora. A splendid new variety ; flowers blue, with white centre 25 140 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE. NO. a Sphenogyne Speciosa Aurea... 197 orange, the other a bright sulphur. The colors are pure and well contrasted, and will prove far more effective than the original S. Sfeciosa, from which they are quite distinct . : : : L - p : = = : s - » 1974 Silene Orientalis. A very showy and effective annual; compact habit, and every stem crowned with a corymb of very large, delicate pink flowers, forming a mass of bloom of great elegance : ° 5 : 3 : : . : 7 . 1975 Siphocampylus Fulgens. This free-flowering, effective plant, from South America, is a great acquisition. Compact habit, foliage dark green, ovate, acuminate, the blossoms rich orange-scarlet, with yellow throat; remaining in flower a long time ; very useful for bouquets, requires greenhouse culture, rare . = 2 a 1976 Stock, Florist Variety, White. This is a new variety, and is superior to any thing ever before offered; very strong-growing, flowers large, well-branched; growing and flowering a long time; fragrant; will produce go per cent of double flowers. We can recommend this variety with confidence to parties growing for market, either for plants or cut flowers . - : : : . . : 2 € 1977 —— -—— —— Scarlet. Same as the preceding; scarce . : 1978 Tagetes Palula Aurea Nana fi. pl. Marigold Dwarf, French; new; pure golden ; : very double, and constant . “ 1979 Thladiantha Dubia. The male plant only of this elegant hardy perennial climber, ; which produces clusters of fine yellow flowers, was known until lately; but the female plant, of recent troduction, which bears abundantly fruit the shape and size of an egg, will allow all amateurs of fine climbers to cultivate. The fruit, when ripe, takes a deep scarlet shade, giving a fine effect to the whole plant 1980 Tropzolum Tom Thumb Czruleo Rosea. The greatest novelty of the season. A Nasturtion, with the free-blooming, compact habit of all the Tom-Thumb Nastur- tions ; the flowers, which are thrown well above the foliage, are of brilliant rose, shaded, underlaid with a peach-blue, a color never before seen in Nasturtions. This variety has been very much admired by the many visitors to our seed-farms during the past season, in consequence of the decided novelty of color; and we consider this the first step towards a perfectly blue Nasturtion, in the same man- ner as Beaton’s Indian Yellow Geranium is towards a perfectly Yellow Geranium. This splendid novelty is quite distinct from, and infinitely superior to, the Rose Tom-Thums Nasturtion, introduced by us last season . “ ; u . : — Lilli Schmidt, Tom Thumb. A ‘Lom-Thumb variety of 7. Lilli Schmidt ; a very profuse bloomer, with intensely-bright scarlet flowers; flowers, very large, the petals overlapping each other so as to form very perfect flowers. The formation of the flowers of the F illi-Schmidt section of Tropzolums is quite distinct from the ordinary Tom-Thumb Nasturtion, the flowers being smaller and more perfect in form. The present novelty partakes of the good qualities of both sections, having the beautiful form and intense color of the former, with the compact and free-blooming habit of the latter ‘ : : : : , : i s 1982 —— Pyramidalis. An annual Tropzolum, growing in the form of a dwarf pyramid, or sugar-loaf, which is covered with a quantity of bright scarlet flowers ; this variety is quite constant, and the habit very novel : : ‘ : : “ : : 1983 Trichosanthes Coccinea. The whole class is very curious and interesting ; but this, with its bright scarlet flowers and fine foliage, surpasses them all. The seeds are nper and strongly marked. It is very striking and prominent among other plants . : : : " : : : < : d ‘ ’ . : 1984 Veronica Imperialis. A great improvement in this class; flowers fine purple, very large ; fine, glossy foliage . 1985 Viscaria Elegans Picta. The gem of the season, and certainly the most elegant , Viscaria ever offered to the public. The centre of the flower is dark crimson, gradually merging into a bright scarlet, belted with a pure-white margin ; from the neat habit, profusion of flowers, and brilliant appearance, this Viscaria will become a great favorite, both as a border flower, and also for pots or beds Viola Tricolor Maxima Inimitable. A very large, fine flower ; fancy ma win; raised» by an amateur, who has devoted many years to the Pansy; very highly recom- mended — Cornuta Mauve Queen. One ‘of the most attractive ‘bedding ‘and border plants in cultivation, continuing in one mass of bloom throughout the early g, summer, and autumn months; no plant can be more welcome or valuable for bedding purposes — Luiea. A perfect "gem ; invaluable for dwarf beds or edgings ; bright yellow ; E compact habit; dark-green, glossy foliage; blooms profusely throughout the season —— The Czar. A new and very large and beautiful variety of the violet; with - single flowers of the deepest blue, and possessing unusual vigor and hardiness ; the leaves are large, and the flowers are borne on very long footstalks (five to six inches in length), and are nearly twice as large and much sweeter than the old Russian violet. It is so hardy that it commences blooming in September, and continues flowering until May, even during the frostand under the snow . . — — Sulphurea. Two beautiful varieties of S. Speciosa, one a fine golden co 25 iy { 4 ee a ae ena! Pea ee a ie un Palepe der iy i i i it i See page 141 CORN Fates’ Early Bronze Field TOMATO HOOP TRAINING, See page 14t. Conover’s CoLossAt. ASPARAGUS. NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1869. Pe CA DLE SEs. Asparaguse Per pkt. Conover’s Colossal. A European variety, introduced several years since, which, by a careful selection of seeds from the most vigorous shoots, has been wonderfully improved both in size and quality, in point of which it surpasses all other varieties in cultivation. Specimens were exibited the past season by Mr. Cono- ver, which were grown alongside the best ‘‘ Oyster Bay ”’ varieties, and received the same care and treatment, which attained four times the size of that popular variety. Though but two years from the seed, many of the plants produced twenty to thirty sprouts, averaging from two to four inches in circumference, and were ready for cutting one, year in advance of the ordinary varieties. Packets containing 4 ounce each. See cut : : 3 z : d : «+50 Beans. Carter’s Champion Runner. A gigantic variety of Scarlet Runners, having pods nearly double the size of the old variety: it is more robust in growth and is an extraordinary cropper : 2 3 K - 2 ; ‘ 3 So2y Cabbage. Early Wyman. This is the best and most profitable early-market cabbage grown. It originated with Mr. John Wyman of Arlington, about ten years since, and has not been disseminated to any extent. It heads early in the season, is of large size, and first quality, and brings the highest price of any early cabbage brought into the Boston market, selling readily last season by the thousand, at $18 per hundred ; but a limited quantity ’ of seed can be procured. . . ; ; 3 : : é ; : This cabbage took the first prize on the 11th of July last, at the exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, as it has on several previous occasions. .50 Corn. Bates’s Early Bronze Field. Mr. C. Bates of Kingston, Mass., has spent twenty years of labor and’care in producing this valuable variety of corn, obtaining the follow- ing results :— It is a cross between the Whitman, or Smutty White, and Early Canada. A rapid-growing and early-maturing corn, of low growth, small stalk, throwing its strength into the corn; ears growing very near the ground; cob small; corn large and well-filled; color bronze, or a blending of yellow and white with a slight trace of red; very productive, yielding large crops even on poor soil ; dwarf, averaging from root to top of spindle, from four to five feet. By years of labor we now obtain - A-corn with fodder small, but large in grain ; Long, slim cob, with eight full rows around ; Top very low, earing near the ground ; Thus filling the crib and not the mow; Having more corn for horse than tops for cow. This corn is highly recommended for all latitudes, particularly Northern, on account of the above-mentioned qualities, — early maturity, large yield of grain, and small amount of stalk. ‘The favorable reports, together with the good im- pressions received on visiting Mr. Bates’s corn-crib, has induced us to secure the entire stock ; and we now offer it, in large or smal] quantities, at the following prices: — (see cut.) One Quart, by mail, postpaid, $1.00. One Bushel (express to be paid by the purchaser), $12.00 ; Five Bushels, $50.00. : 141 142 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE Per pkt. Farmers’ Club Sweet. Comes to table in seventy to seventy-five days; ears of the best 7 table size, with eight regular rows; kernels large, and of a pearly-white at all times ; delightfully tender, sweet, and of unsurpassed creamy flavor, and re- tains those qualities longer than any other variety ; should be boiled no more than twenty mimutes. The stalk and leaves are of medium size, and heavily marked with purple. It is a very noticeable and distinct variety. High] recommended by Solon een a Mecham, M. C, Weld, Donald G. Mitchell, and Chas. L. Flint Ly emo ye ce Bik es BoomndiclGoeas Large-leaved (#troved). Improvement of the common Dandelion: its — are larger, erect, almost entire, or at least much less denticulatede . = -25 Thick-leaved (proved). This is also an improved variety of the common Diniielion : - its leaves are smaller and more denticulated, but more numerous than in the preceding variety, more thickly set,and forming in the centre almosta bunch . .25 These two varieties will, we have no doubt, soon supersede everywhere the old one, which has become in the last ten = one of our best and most-asked- for winter and spring salads. . H ® . : ; 3 Gourd. Bonnet or Dish-Cloth (Luffa Acutangula). One of the most interesting and probably use- 1 members of the family of Cucurbitacez. and one but i ttle known, Z. the Bonnet Gourd ; and so new that it is worthy of a place in every garden, whether cultivated for its graceful and handsome foliage, its rich-colored flow ower, or its cu- rious fruit. The principal use of this Gourd is for the curious membrane of fibrous material, which has been used in the South during the rebellion to man- ufacture a kind of bonnet (whence its name); and from its snowy-white color, and curious appearance, is quite a novelty: for any washing purposes, it can- not be excelled, as it is soft and pliable in water like a sponge ; as a substitute for hair-gloves, for frictional a it has no brie ae ate about the same treatment asthe melon. . +25 ee” Persian Water. New Watermelon, introduced by the celebrated sacle Bayard Taylor, brought by him from the Caspian Sea, and heretofore entirely unknown in this country. It is globular and elliptical in form, of pale green color, with dark stri eS ; flesh crimson, and remarkably firm texture, with only half an inch of rind ; a peculiarity of this melon is, that it can be taken off the vine to baie and al keep till winter. It grows to a very large size é 25 The Alton Large Nutmeg. This melon is said to combine more descahae aeaibien ide any other now before the public. I ts great productiveness, beauty, size, and firmness of flesh, made it unequalled asas a variety ; while its delicious flavor and long- -bearing season render it worth ace in every garden. Melons of this variety sold the past season in the Chicago market for double any other variety . . ’ : ° ag Onion. Red Sallon. In shape and size this new variety resembles the Maderia Onion; but its color is of a darker red, it has a stronger onion- Mea and keeps much better. Very fine variety. . q 2 . : > < . oi - ° . ae Pea. Laxton’s Supreme. A variety raised from LaxTon’s Protiric crossed with Lirtie Gem. The plant grows about 3} ft. in height, and is quite as early as DANIEL O’RourkKg, a great advantage in a Pea of such high- -class quality. The editor “of The Gardener's Chronicle” says it is “a grand Pea: the sam- ple sent exhibited remarkably fine lange full pods” The Royal Horticultural Society of England describe this as “‘a grand Pea, a Green Marrow of excel- lent quality, with very long well-filled curved pods.” It has received a first- class certificate from the Royal Horticultural wm {4 also at Hare other oat that it has been exhibited . . 2 : -5° Imperial Wonder Pea (Carter’s). A fine large sided ei habit resembling VEITCH’s PERFECTION, but coming in three weeks later . -50 Potatoes. Climax. The Climax is a seedling of the Early Goodrich, and originated with Mr. D. S. Heffron in 1864, and is thus described by him :— “Tt has a stout, erect stalk ; large leaves; tuber about medium size ; smooth, cylindrical form, swelled out at centre; eyes shallow, but strongly defined ; skin considerably netted or russet, tough, white ; flesh entirely white, solid, heavy, brittle, and never hollow ; boils through quickly, with no hard core at centre ; is mealy, of floury whiteness, and of superior table-quality. It is equally pro- ductive with the Early Rose, but a few days later ; earlier than the Early Good- rich ; while its keeping qualities are as good as the Peachblow’s.” We have made arrangements fora portion of the stock, which we offer to our age fully confident of its good quality. Price $3.00 per pound, by mail, postpai TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Bresee’s Prolific (or No. 2). This remarkable variety originated with Albert Bresee, Esq., of Hubbardston, Vt., who was also the originator of the justly-celebrated Larly Rose; both varieties being produced from the same seed-ball of the Gar- net Chili. The vines of Bresee’s Prolific are of medium height, quite bushy, somewhat spreading ; large leaves ; have produced no seed-balls ; tubers large, regular in shape, and very smooth, slightly oblong, somewhat flattened; skin dull white, inclined to be russeted ; eyes but little depressed, and slightly pinkish; flesh white ; cooks quickly, is very mealy, and of excellent quality ; yield very large, often exceeding a hundred-fold; matures about three weeks later than the Early Rose, and will prove a most valuable variety for field-culture. A silver medal was awarded to this variety at the annual exhibition of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society iast September. Price $2.00 per pound by mail, postpaid. Early Rose. ‘This new and popular potato has proved all that was claimed for it when of- fered for the first time the past spring. It is very productive, yielding from fifty to ninety fold with common culture ; two weeks earlier than the Goodrich, and a very strong grower. ‘Tubers quite smooth, nearly cylindrical, varying to flattish, largest at the centre, tapering gradually towards each end. Skin a dull rose color, flesh white, and one of the best-flavored varieties in cultivation ; highly recommended for early marketing on account of its large and uniform size and productiveness. It has been awarded special prizes at the Massachu- setts Horticultural and the New-York State Agricultural Societies. On ac- count of the popularity of this potato, there are many being offered as the Early Rose which are worthless in comparison: therefore, only purchase of reliable parties that have a reputation at stake. A large and fine stock of this popular Potato, grown from the original stock, - and warranted genuine. One pound, $1.00; three pounds, $2.00, by mail, postpaid. One peck (15 Ibs.), $5.00; § bush., $8.00; 1 bush. (60 lbs.), $15.00; 1 bbl. (165 lbs.), $40.00. Prices to the trade, in larger quantities, will be given upon application. The freight on all packages by express, boat, or railroad, to be paid by the pur- chaser. No charge for packages or cartage. Worcester, or Rielly. This valuable variety has not been well-known until the past sea- - son, when Mr. B. HarrineTon of Lexington (who had grown it for a number of years), induced by his high opinion of its value, and the united testimony of all who had ever grown or eaten it, challenged a trial in quality with any seed- ling, old or new, from any State inthe Union. Last September, at the Annual Dinner of the Committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a trial took place at the Parker House, Boston. There were present many distin- guished horticulturists: among them Col. M. P. Wilder, Charles Downing, Esq., Hovey Breck, President Hyde, B. K. Bliss, Albert Bresee (originator of the famous Early Rose), besides all the various Committee, numbering about forty present. Among those offered for trial was the Early Rose and several other varieties, considered by their respective friends the best. But it was the unanimous decision that the Worcester was the best table-potato offered. It proved to be very. mealy, dry, and of the most delicate flavor; free from any earthy taste ; fair size; form inclined to roundish ; color light pink; flesh very white ; skin thin ; eyes deep; and of superior baking quality. Another char- acteristic of this variety is, that it will be found dry and mealy when but two- thirds grown. For twenty years it has stood the test of disease much better than other varieties. They mature in ninety days from planting. Vield varies according to the season. ‘ The Potato from which the cut was taken was one of a lot dug Nov. 1, from a meadow soil, all of which were sound and healthy, while other varieties growing near were more or less attacked with disease, Below are a few of the many testimonials received :— From Hon. Marshall P. Wilder. Boston, Nov. 20, 1868. DzEAR SiR, — Please receive my thanks for the Worcester Seedling Potatoes. Asa table-po- tato, it is certainly of first quality. MARSHALL P. WILDER, From the Editor of the Hartford Times, November, 1868. ‘*We have received the Worcester Seedling Potatoes from you. We have found them to be superior to any we have tried for several years ; and we have tested about all of the best sorts.’’ from H. S. Goodale, Editor of the Berkshire Courier, Nov. 12, 1868. ‘* We tried the quality of the Worcester Seedling with the Rose and many other famous seed- lings, and found it so decidedly the best, that nearly all others seemed coarse and earthy, and infe- rior in delicacy of flavor and fineness in grain, —a little to my disappointment, as I have quite a little stock of Rose in store. A gentleman from New York visiting with me claimed he could tell the Worcester from any other variety by smell. He was blindfolded, and, to my surprise, I found that he invariably could; also others, without confusion.”’ 144 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE After much care, we have succeeded in securing a stock of this Potato, which we shall offer at the following prices :— Four Pounds, by mail, postpaid, $1.00. One peck (express to be paid by purchaser), $3.00; One Bushel, $10.00; One Barrel, $20.00. Upon receipt of $5.00, we will mail, postpaid, to any address in the United States or British Provinces, ONE PounD EACH of the CLimMax, BRESEE’S PROLIFIC, WORCESTER, and the EarLy Ross. Orders will be booked in the order in which they are received, and the potatoes forwarded on and after April 1, when they will be free from danger of frost. They can be forwarded earlier if desiteHs at the risk of the purchaser. No orders will be accepted unless accompanied with the cash. The prices of above Potatoes variable according to the market. Squash. Per pkt. Lungren. The plants of this new variety attain a length of twelve or fifteen feet, and are remarkably healthy and vigorous. The leaves are singularly variegated with ellow, the depths of color varying in different plants from pale yellow to bright orange, and differing also in the amount of variegations as the season pro- gresses. The color is most profuse at the base of the leaf, and is distributed thence in serrated stripes, towards, but not reaching, the borders. The fruit is bottle-formed, much resembling the “‘ Puritan ; ”’ entirely white, about one foot in length, eight inches in its greatest diameter, and weighs from eight to ten pounds. The stem is thick, short, and fleshy. ‘The flesh is pale yellowish-white, thick, fine-grained, dry and sweet, and peculiarly free from the strong flavor common to many varieties. It cooks well, early or late in the sea- son, and even before it has attained its full size, and is also a good keeper. Among the numerous kinds now cultivated, there are few superior to it for pies, and there are certainly few more mild and delicate. In a trial-growth last season, the plants suffered little, if any, from bugs, and they entirely escaped the attacks ofthe borer . . «.« « «© « -« Strawberries. Alpine, FoR TABLE-DEcoRATION. Berry-bearing plants have been very much sought after of late years for table-decoration ; and, in our anxiety to procure novelties, we may perhaps sometimes have overlooked really useful materials already in our ossession. I think this may be truly said with regard to the Alpine Straw- erry ; for what can be more interesting and pretty for the table, during Decem- ber and the two following months, than a few pots of these, nicely fruited, placed in vases or otherwise, according to the taste of the decorator? For this purpose, I select in May or June nice little plants of last year’s runners, and plant them in seventy-twos, I then plunge them in an open border, exposed to the sun, but never allow them to suffer for want of water. They have an occa- sional watering with liquid-manure. The flowers are cut off as they appear, until it is thought necessary to allow them to fruit. They are transferred to the fruiting-pots (forty-eights) in August, and placed with the general stock for for- cing. The Alpine forces better than any other strawberry we have, requiring but little heat to bring it into fruit. An early vinery just started isa capital place for it. — W. Robdins, in Florist and Pomologist. Ter Red . . . . . . a Bee a White . . . - . Tomato. The Unrivalled Prize, ‘‘ General Grant.’’ We take great pleasure in announcing to the ee that we have secured the entire stock of this justly celebrated Tomato. ‘ t originated in the garden of an amateur, who, after growing it fora number of years ‘in connection with all the leading sorts, became convinced that it was far superior to any other, and that it should be widely disseminated ; and for this purpose it was put into our hands. In consideration of the many disap- pointments experienced in the introduction of new varieties, we have given it a thorough trial of two years; and it has far exceeded our expectations, ever at- tracting great attention wherever exhibited, taking the first prize above al! oth- ers at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Exhibitions the past two years. We feel the fullest confidence that too much cannot be said in its ise. We believe it the nearest approach to perfection of any thing of the and ore offered, combining more superior qualities. Size above the medium, three to four inches in diameter, growing in clusters ; form round, slightly flattened, very regular, symmetrical, and rarely ribbed or wrinkled ; color brilliant glossy crimson ; flesh unusually firm, solid, and free from water, weighing from ten to twenty pounds more per bushel than other varieties ; skin remarkably fine, smooth, and shining, coloring well up to the stem, —a quality very desirable to those preparing them for the table; very pro- ductive, and of the finest flavor: bears carriage well, and keeps in good condi- tion ‘a long time after being gathered, retaining its goodness, and free from wilt- ing. It will be found to mpen rope and as early as, if not earlier than, othes varieties. Our whole stock of seed has been —— for us by Mr. C. N. Brackett, Chairman of the Vegetable Committee of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, and saved only from the most perfect fruit; and we are war- ranted in saying that it cannot fail to give satisfaction in every instance. —— = ———— NX . S55 EE IS EF ia = Ere = Le Gi, CH)» Ny GAA MLL i Z Ly Z ——— SSS = SS } \ i | Uh j ' AV AWAY 1M || mi, \ 1\\) Fra | i Baw Hes: NN | i NANI WW } i ‘ i) WORCESTER OR RIELLY POTATO. See page 143. FEBz|SE eS =< SER SS BF EEESSEEZ SS SS dual alti — SSA Zs UH sy Ss ZZ bY —= EE EA; Ye eK SS SSS SSS ZY SSS = G SS =i S2=ec=. \S Ze ZZ \ = FE DID XE S = E == — LL go I Ip } iN INI y i TAT SSS i See ————S= SaaS SSS _ BRESEE PROLIFIC, or No. 2. See page 143. a ay AO ; ‘ -. 2 at i ¥ 4 ° ‘ * or — See et ; Mager Sovak 54 he ots a 2 ee ’ ati hae hu.’ sh Sans a ? Hy r ss 2 hy > toa" A we "Tar Maggt 0 vie eer ae ear ie, x ‘ 1 we ’ 7) y’ ee +A Zz Sin oi eo Rite. 2S Sige. peek ’ , oe + or os. a peer n.. h ‘ ) ei ‘ ’ ha yn se x ' i / ; 7 es va ver as sit st 4 icin el piostamierobr orton « ‘ * ] A fe TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. ° I45 We offer the following testimonials from practical parties, — gentlemen whose judgment in such matters is fully reliable. From Andrew S. Fuller, Author of Small-Fruit Culturist. We have had an opportunity of testing this tomato the past season, and believe it will prove to be one of the very best varieties in cultivation. From FF. F. C. Hyde, President of Massachusetts Horticultural Society. I have known the General Grant Tomato now for two years, and last season raised a few toma- toes of this variety. I thinkit is the smoothest and every way the handsomest variety I have ever seen: it is quite solid, equal in this respect to any other variety. I have regarded it as a great acquisition to our list of tomatoes. From C. N. Brackett, Chairman of the Vegetable Committee, Mass. Horticultural Soctety. Gents. —I have given the new tomato, ‘‘ General Grant,”’ a fair trial of two seasons, in con- nection with a dozen or more of the new varieties recently introduced, such as the Cook’s Favorite, Tilden, Valentia Cluster, Keyes, Eureka, Maupay, Foard, Cedar Hill, &c., and find it surpasses them all in earliness, productiveness, and all the qualities which I consider requisite in a first- class market variety; and can heartily recommend it. No person, I think, who makes any of the above-named varieties his standard of excellence, will, after giving this variety one season’s trial, grow any other. Its extraordinary beauty, and singular richness of color, command the attention of the most careless observer. from C. Bates of Kingston, Originator of Bates’s Early Tomato. The General Grant Tomato I have tried with several other varieties ; viz., Cedar Hill Foard, Tilden, Keyes, Bates’s Early. The General Grant beat all in earliness except Bates’s Early: with that it was about ‘‘neck and neck.’”? But for beauty of form, color, and ‘compact flesh, it stands head and shoulders above all the rest. Planted the 15th of May ; fruit ripe 6th of Au- gust. From George Hill, Esq., Arlington, Mass. Have grown the General Grant Tomato the past year, and consider it one of the very best in every respect. It ripens with me earlier than the Cedar Hill, Keyes, and Boston Market ; of fair size, very solid and heavy, uniform, and fine flavored. CAVA L ON: On account of the immense popularity of this variety, we find that parties are offering for sale a spurious seed, desiring to obtain large prices for the common sorts. We would therefore recom- mend parties purchasing only those sealed packets bearing our name, as none other can be gen- uine. Price per packet, 25 cts. ; 5 packets, $1.00. Prices to the trade on application. Alsike Clover. This variety is a native of Alsike, Sweden ; perfectly hardy; does not heave in winter or spring from frost; stands drouth well; and is in every respect superior ta the common red variety ; highly recommended for sheep . : 5 oa Pern lbs 75 Latakia Tobacco. Per pkt. The Best Smoking Tobacco in the World. Introduced by Baynard Taylor, the well-known traveller, from the East, where it is esteemed the most delicate-flavored tobacco known. It is quite distinct from the American tobacco, having a soft glossy- surfaced leaf, quite unlike the coarse foliage of the Virginia tobacco. Culti- vated precisely like the American, in rich soil. 3 is : ; 5 5 gas Rare "T'ree-Seeds. Among which are the Palma Regia, or Royal Palm; Pithecolobium Montanum: Umbrella Tree ; Algerba (beautiful tree, delicate foliage); Kukui (Candlenut); Acacia ; Braziliana (seed-pods three feet long); Carthartocarpus; Fistula; Seligua Dulce (St. John’s Bread) . 2 : : : : : 0 4 6 50 California Eivergreens or Conifera. Pinus Coulteri, Pinus Insignis, Pinus Lambertiana, Pinus Ponderosa, Muricata, Fremonti- ana, Picea Grandis, Cupressus Marcrocarpus, Sequoi Gigantea (Big Tree of EEOSIERT) TE Re teh ti a WU cnt Mi Math es CABG) bien ves Pug iy ie ag «tees <= AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1869. RARE FLOWERS. Per pkt. 1990 Antirrhinum Majus Dwarf. Purplish red and yellow. This is one of those new, fine r dwarf varieties of Antirrhinum Majus, producing a large, bushy plant, with nu- merous large spikes of very showy flowers, from 10 to 12 inches high, very valuable for borders, &c. . : - 2 £ : - ; ’ : > Sia ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS DWARF. 1991 Aster Schiller. This variety of new form is splendid in its formation ; each individual plant will make a show for itself; pyramidal ; the leaves round, the stock - lar and ornamental, the flowers splendid, double, and well set 1} feet in height ; mixed colors . : = : . : i . ‘ x E 3 . — 1992 Giant Peony Perfection. ‘This new and fine variety was produced from the New Giant Emperor and Peony Perfection. The flowers not only reach, but sur- ass, the enormous dimensions of the Giant Emperor Aster. They are, however, issimilar to the preceding ; flowers perfectly double, like the Pzony-fiowered ; color brilliant dark rose. ; 4 L ; . é E 4 . ‘ ots 1993 Balsam double Solferino. This is one of the best varieties of double Balsams, with fine white flowers, striped, stained, and spotted with crimson; very showy. 1994 Begonia Semperflorens. Very fine variety ; one of the best for out-door cultivation ; flowers very abundant ; white leaves, rather small, fleshy. of a brilliant green, making a fine contrast with the flowers. Plant, bushy, compact, about 12 Inches high ; in bloom during the whole summer ; very valuable for borders in the open ground, as well as a pot-plant. The leaves have the flavor of sorrel, and are often eaten . . : ; a . : : . js E 4 < nies 1995 Calandrinta speciosa albe. Too much cannot be said in praise of this novelty, which is a pure white variety of the popular C. Speciosa. The very dwarf habit of this variety, in conjunction with the pure white of the flowers, must necessarily make it very useful for the edgings of beds, rockeries, and also as a pot-plant. 1996 Campanula celtidifolia. This new variety, introduced from the Caucasus by Mr. Balansa, has, sown early in spring, produced, after three or four months vegeta- tion, a very fine bushy plant, the ramifications of which bear pretty large five- dented flowers of a tender blue; very fine aspect. . : : : : Red 1997 Candytuft dwarf lilac. Dwarf variety of the old lilac Candytuft, interesting for its small bushy size ; very good plant : . . = : : ; < ‘ * ROSE BALSAM. (Natural Size). See page 21. CHAM‘EROPS EXCELSA. See page 147. at ieee a" ie tygere Ma epel, SA BS ‘ ; + at shige ye cer pbatcite, eh a] vn we e" i. . ‘ ras ee ten ks ce wee berm at “erg ’ ‘ 4 a+ x . ij or ge eh? ERAT ET =e ! ° sn - {> *. he ’ ‘2 * . ¥ ‘ a o- tate SS ~ & e o* 3 F ‘oO vv Sr Sid ten? — a eee - Ly “Pr ; ‘i: a TO bl Koike py CAR pene : 3° ‘ 7 : 2 oe 1; “por, iz + Pat atau ata), " fe WE } a _ ’ ; ~ 4 o% «;* ; =.* - ri eg © Awe > ‘ bd’ =~ (ees al or one , . >* sheet Ht» 2 “eter Fe fe) ; Ue te en oe ee cet be | ‘ t 4 Sy , A y a ot . TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. CANDYFUFT, VERY DWARF WHITE. Per pkt. 1998 Candytuft very dwarf white. Iberis offinnis (Vilmorins). First-class novelty (an- nual and biennial) ; from 4 to 7 inches high, producing large compact bushes, 7 to 9 inches large ; finely-cut leaves, which are, when the plant is in bloom, al- most completely covered with a multitude of brilliant white flowers, slightly sweet-scented, very valuable for borders . Bete. 4 : eA : 1999 Chamzrops Excelsa. ‘This fine palm, which has attracted so much attention in the south of France, where it stands the winter without protection, is considered a valuable addition to this class of plants. See cut ; E : ‘ : : 2000 Convolvulus Minor Unicaulus. This variety is the result of at least ten years’ care- ful selection. It has asingle upright stem without a branch; the strength of the whole plant is directed to one point; and the result isa compact head of flower-buds in great profusion, which expand into blossoms of immense size, of a very rich purplish-blue color, and continues in bloom through the whole season . : é ‘ t ; 5 : : : . : : ces 200! Dianthus Heddewegii diadematus fl. pl. (Double Diadem-Pink). Lorenz. This is a striking novelty of wonderful beauty. It differs from the D. Heddewegii, be- ing more luxuriant, compact, and dwarfish : its flowers have a diameter of each, 2to4inches. They are regular densely double, and have all tints, from lilac, crimson, and purple, to the deepest black purple, having very often a velvet-like tint . : B 3 3 : . : : “ : b d ‘ : Ps. 2002 Eschscholtzia alba rosea. Splendid new variety of this general favorite, which merits the greatest attention. Its tender blossoms are tinged at the exterior of a rosy pink color, verging sometimes to crimson lake. From the disposition of the flowers to remain closed during the greater part of the day, this color isa very striking one; but the effect of the rose-colored buds half open is also most charming. ‘There is great hope that this variety will become later a quite red Eschscholtzia . : 5 ‘ ‘ : : : : : ; : : 2003 Godetia Versicolor Grandiflora. A charming rock-plant received from Texas, pro- ducing a profusion of flowers in great variety of color, and as large in size as G. The Bride. This annual appears to be identical with G. reptans, excepting that the flowers.are three times as large, and the habit is more procumbent : al- together we can strongly recommend this showy annual for rockwork, and all purposes of a similar nature . : : ; ; : : E : : : 2004 Helichrysum apiculatum. ‘This very neat everlasting resembles the plant sold un- der the name of H. stritum, but has broader foliage and much larger flowers. Native from Australia ; : P : t é : : Ste ; 2005 Lobelia erecta bicoior. A lovely new variety of the upright Lobelias, its pretty flowers tinged half white, half blue. eaiene : 3 ‘ Bea Nie 8 Cie 2006 Lupinus spec. ex. Texas litasinus (supranosus, subcarnosus.) New variety of this favorite Lupin, with lilac flowers . 3 i : : i : : Seis 2007 Mimulus repens. Distinct species, with slender trailing stems with ovate foliage ; flowers of pale lilac-purple color, the lower lip prettily spotted with. orange on yellow ground. Best suited for pot-culture, blooming during the summer months : : 4 : E - : : : : 3 : é . 2008 Myosctis azorica alba. The sky-blue variety of the popular M. azorica was intro- duced the past season. We now offer the pure white one, a delicious middle, between the deep dark-blue and sky-blue varieties _ sy Oe Sh coer 2009 Myosotis oblongata. This Forget-me-not, highly to recommend, is in all its portions larger and more vigorous than M. alpestris, but has its flowers of the same fine blue tint. Blooming already the first year if care is taken to sow it early . : 2010 Nasturtion Golden King of Tom Thumbs. This variety is similar in habit to the well-known scarlet King of Tom Thumbs, introduced some years since, and which has given the greatest satisfaction. The variety now offered for the first time has deep golden flowers, thrown well above the dark-colored foliage, and will form a suitable companion and contrast to its predecessor : it will, without 148 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE Per pkt. doubt, prove a very valuable bedding-plant, as it stood the late dry summer _ remarkably well. ; ; - ; : ? : : 3 ; ; 25 2011 Oxalis Valdiviana. A showy hardy Oxalis, introduced by the late Mr. R. Pearce. Quite hardy, of compact growth, throwing its bloomspikes well above the foli- age. ‘The flowers are sweet-scented, of a bright yellow color, produced in bunches of large size, and continuing a long time to bloom. Contrasts admira- bly when bedded out with other plants. 3 - é : , ; : - 2012 Palava flexuosa. Highly recommended, newly introduced from Bolivia by Mr. R. Pearce. 15 to 13 inches high, branching freely, it produces its charming flow- ers, of an inch in diameter, in the greatest profusion. Its leaves are very neat and graceful. ‘The color of the flowers is of a bright rosy pink; the base of the sepals and petals is almost black, producing a dark eye, contrasting most beau- tifully with the other portions of the flower. For open-air and pot-culture, pro- ducing its numerous flowers throughout the greater portion of the summer and early autumn. Received the first prize at the Great International Horticultural Exhibition at London, 1866 . 3 c s . ~ 3 : : ‘ 2013 Petunia Hybrid striped large flowering. Mixed. First-class novelty, with large red, violet, purple, or crimson flowers, covered with large stains, spots or striped, of a pure white, ofien star-shaped : s : : “eal hae tah saa : Se .50 POTENTILLA HYKRYDA FLOKE PLENO, 2014 Potentilla Hybrida flore pleno. This fine perennial is a great improvement on the old varieties, producing a large proportion of double and semi-double flowers 2015 Phlox Drummondii Heynhoidi. The New True Scarlet Phlox (Benary). There is already in our gardens a bright variety of much value, known under the name of P. scarlet (coccinea); but its flowers, though of a very brilliant color, are far of being the true scarlet, and only. of a radiant, bright dark-crimson tint. The flowers of this new variety offered here are of the pure true scarlet, with a slight tinge of copper-color. The Phloxes, among which we have a good portion of distinct tender and bright tints, belong to our best and most useful Annuals; but this new variety will have the first place everywhere, between the most striking of them; and for composing oh true scarlet groups of it, it will be highly welcome. It is quite constant, of dwarf, compact habitus, one of the best ac- quisitions of modern horticulture, and the very completement of Phloxes . $1.00 2016 Rodanthe Manglesi major. A very great improvement of the old and much-admired R. Manglesi, having the giant and robust habit of R. maculata A . i 2017 Viscaria oculata perfection dwarf (Vilmorins). This is a remarkably fine novelty, very dwarf(6 to 8 inches high), very bushy and compact ; exceedingly flonferous ; flowers rosy white, slightly shaded lilac*with a purplish stain in the centre. Va- riety of Viscaria oculata Dunnettii —. : : ‘ : : : : E 2018 Zinnia elegans pumila fl. pl. varietates (Benary). This new variety differs in noth- ing from the other double Zinnias on account of the brilliant tints and double- ness of its flowers. It is of great value, attaining only a height of 1 to 1} foot, and being a precious acquisition for ribbon borders and low groups by this ex- ceedingly agreeable height in comparison of the older varieties having a height of 2 to 234 feet. Of compact growth : d ; ‘ : g : 2019 Zinnia elegans alba semi-pieno. Ever since the introduction of the double varieties, which proved such acquisition to our numerous effective annuals, the want of a white variety has been much regretted by all lovers of this popular flower : we have therefore much pleasure in offering this novelty, being the first step towards obtaining a perfect double flower . ‘ : : : z : . 2020 Zinnia tagetiflora fi. pl. varietates. Of neat and gracious habitus, as fine colored as Z. elegans fl. pl., being pompon-like, double, as Asters and Chrysanthemums, and of particular beauty =. : : : : : : : : é 3 2021 Zinnia Ghresbreghti; or, Zinnia Haageans Hybrida. A charming acquisition, dwarf in habit, similar te Zinnia Mexicana, of various colors, useful tor bedding in groups, borders, &c. . : : : = : : +25 GLADIOLUS. Splendid French and Belgian Mybrids of Gandavensis. Tue new hybrid productions of the Gladiolus Gandavensis are, without doubt, the most superb flowering-bulbs in cultivation, producing their magnificent, long, and densely-flowered spikes of bloom, varying from white to rich salmon, and brilliant carmine, to the most intense scarlet or crim- son. A single bulb will often give two or three stems of bloom, and a succession of flowers will be produced for two months. These splendid flowering-bulbs are now considered unsurpassable orna- ments, and one of the finest features of the flower-garden. Having made large additions to our _stock from the most extensive growers in Europe and the United States, we are enabled to offer to our patrons the largest and best-selected collection ever offered in America. GENERAL ‘TREATMENT. — The bulbs should be planted as soon as the ground is fairly dried in the spring, and all danger of frost is over; planting may be made every two weeks until the mid- dle of June to secure a succession of bloom. Plant the bulbs from two to four inches deep, accord- ing to their size : the soil should be enriched with well-decomposed manure, and well pulverized. The Gladiolus show to the best advantage when planted in beds four feet wide, setting the bulbs three-fourths of a foot apart each way. ‘Lhe plants should be well staked, and the b:oom will be magnificent. When the frost has killed the leaves, or before, if the leaves, by turning yellow, show the ripening of the bulb, the bulb should be taken up, dried rapidly in full sunlight, “the new bulbs separated from the old, and the flowering bulbs (the stocks being cut off about an inch from the crown of the buib) put up in paper bags, carefully labelled. Should be kept during the winter in adry, cool cellar, free from frost. A discount. of five pe: cent from catalogue prices will be made when one dozen varieties are ordered, ten per cent on two dozen varieties, and fifteen per cent on fifty varieties. The whole col- lecticn 20 per cent. Purchasers will please state whether we may substitute, 1 mn the event of our being out of the varie- ties ordered. Forwarded by mail to any address in the Union, post-paid, at catalogue prices. NEW VARIETIES FOR 1869. Offered for the First Time in this Country. Antonius. Fine spike of large, well-opened, perfect flowers, cherry colored, slightly tinged with orange, blazed with carminate-red ; very fine pure white stains ; charming little plant : : Argus. Long spike of large, well- -opened “flow ers, elittering fire- red; centre and lower divis- ions very pure white; admirable, brilliant plant Circe. Fine spike of large, well-opened perfect "flowers, of a fine rose ‘slightly tinged with lilac, largely blazed with bright carmine; centre well lighted; very fine | plant . Cornelie. Handsome spike of large iight- -cherry-colored flowers ; centre very transparent, bright-cherry-colored, darkening towards the border . : : Fenelon. Tall plant, with long and large spikes of large well-opened flowers of a tender rose tinged with violet and blazed with bright carmine ; very fine, vigorous vari- et A 2 4 Homer. Vieoraee plant ; very long spikes of very large, perfect flowers, ofa light amaranth, blazed with very bright purple ; magnificent plant (perfection) é Jenny Lind. Fine long spike of handsome flowers of a tender rose, blazed with bright car- minate-cherry color ; centre transparent ; charming variety . i : Mme. Desportes. Very vigorous plant; verylargeand wide spike ; flowers very large, ‘well- opened, of a very pure white ; the inferior divisions slightly striped with | violet ; splendid variety : Mme. Dombrain Small, vigorous plant; very lone spike of large, perfect, well-inserted flowers of a carminate violet, blazed with’ bright purple ; well-lighted in the cen- - tre ; charming little variety Mary Stuart. Very vigorous plant; very long spike of large, well- -opened, and well-inserted flowers, white, very slightly tinged with rose, and blazed with ce bright, car- minate, cherry color; first-rate variety (perfection) Michel-Ange. Vigorous; long spike of large well-opened flowers ; dark crimson, slightly blazed with brownish purple on the superior divisions; centre well lighted ; white stains; first-rate variety, as well for its peculiar color, as for the elegant inser- tion of the flowers on the spike, which makes them resemble Lilies Mr. Legouve. Vigorous plant; very long and wide spike; flowers very large, perfect, very bright fire-red ; the superior ‘divisions divided by a white line; on the inferior divisions a pure white stain ; plant of agrand effect. - 149 150 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE Picciola. Very handsome, vigorous plant; fine spike ; flowers of a fine rose, glazed and blazed with very bright carminate rose; centre well lighted ; stains very are re white, covering, , completely the inferior divisions . Racine, Very fine, tall plant ; very long spike of cherry-colored flowers, tinged with violet ; centre white, well- -lighted, striped with pure white. Romulus. Long spike of pretty large flowers, very brilliant brownish red; large pure white stain ; ; large white lines on the inferior divisions ; very showy variety . Thomas Methwen. Flowers large, well-shaped, violet tinged with rose ; centre very ‘well- lighted, transparent, the extremity of the divisions carminate dark violet; very fine variety Van Dyck. Amaranth- red, striped with white ; very fine shade; vigorous, medium- sized plant 5 : : GENERAL COLLECTION. Anais. Middle-sized flower ; good shape, white, slightly tinged with lilac; very large sulphur- -white stains, broadl y striped with lilac-carmine ; very striking plant (dwar/) . Apollon, Large flower of a perfect shape; ; rosy-lilac, with a large stain of light- rose, apely striped with white in the centre Alexander. Flower large, well shaped, very fine bright red . Amabilis. Bright vermilion, stained with ellow . Adonis. Light- cherry, yellow throat, with light-yellow spots Aglae. Rose-colored salmon, beautifully mottled Aristote. Light-rose, with purplish crimson stripes. - Achiile. Bright-red, ‘striped with white . Archimede. Large, rich, flamed salmon- red, opening carmine Belle Gabrielle. Very fine Tilac- “rose, slightly marked with bright-rose ; per- fect form; large flowers . Berenice. Beautiful rose, striped “with red, with purple-carmine colored-spots . Bertha Rabourdin. Pure white, with beautiful large carmine stain . Brenchleyensis. Deep scarlet ; fine Bernard de Jussieu. Flower large, wide, perfect ground violet, shaded and tinted with cherry-color and purple; stains purple on white ground ; new and al- most indescribable color . Brittiant. Large flower, good shape ; : purple-red, very fine color Cherubini. Large flower, perfect shape ; ~ white ground, largely blazed with car- minate-violet Calendulaceus. Bright- nankeen . Calypso. Rose- -striped, blotched with carmine Canari. Ceres. Light-yellow, striped with rose . Pere white, blotched with pur- plish-rose ; large flower . Charles Dickens. Beautiful rose, tinted with chamois; blazed and striped with carmine . d ; : ‘ . Charles Michel. Bright-vermilion, spot- ted with purplish- violet . Chtaaubriand. Clear cherry ; a ‘mag- nificent spike . Clemence. Satin-like rose, with large bright-carmine stains; very large flower. Comte de Morny. Dark cherry- -red, blotched with white, and Set with purple. : x . : PRICE, Comtesse de Bresson. Deep _blush- pink in centre, shaded with crimson; outside petals veined with white ; two lower petals striped with purple Couranti Fulgens. Bright-crimson ; fine. De Candolle. Cherry, flamed with scarlet, and blotched with violet . , Diomede. _Large, fine form; white, flamed with carmine, and blotched with dark-violet Daphne. = Light- -cherry, with farker stripes, and stained with bright-carmine Diana. _Light-salmon, variegated with rose, and blotched with light-carmine, on white ground. Duc de Malakoif. Orange- red, on yel- 7 lowish-white ground ; fine Dane. Delicate straw-color, with violet spots . Doctor And ry. Very bright orange ; ; fine . Don Juan. Vivid blush-pink; petals beautifully mottled with deep crimson, and veined with pure white Edulia. Upper petals white, spotted with violet ; lower striped with white Edith. Large flower; carnation-rose, deeply striped with same . Egerie. marked with carmine. Emma. Clear carmine; dwarf . : Emile. Scarlet, flamed with crimson and white, and spotted scarlet and white Endymion. Rose; beautiful Erato. Delicate rose; with dark stripes and carmine blotches. Eldorado. Fine clear y sellow, striped with red Eugene ‘Scribe. wide, perfect, tender-rose, blazed with carminate-red Etendard. Flower very large ‘and wide, perfect, white, slightly blazed with lilac or bluish-violet, spike very long Emilie. White, blazed with rose, with a dark-brown stain . Flavia. Very bright redy a color little darker than N apoleon I] Fulton Vermiiion. penne very bright, spotted with purple ; magnificent Fanny Rouget. Rosy- -fiesh color, striped with rosy carmine . Florian. Cherry-rose, with large violet spots, the centre petals lined with white Fulgens. Deeprich fiery scarlet . Galathee. White, beautifully spotted with carmine . Goliath. Light- red, ‘striped and spotted with carmine ; large flower. js Orange-rose ; petals: slightly Flower very large ‘and PRICE. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. I51 PRICE. PRICE. Greuze. Cherry-red, blazed with purple ; Mars. Beautiful; fine deep scarlet .30 growing very strong; very fine .80| Marie. Pure white, blotched with dark Hebe. Very tender flesh-color, “heausifule carmine . 75 ly striped with fine lake . «. : Meyerbeer. Very brilliant red, flamed Helene. White, slightly tinged with lilac, with vermilion, and b:otched with ama- spotted and striped with violet ‘ ule as ranth. Superb 3 2.00 Hector. Delicaterose,sometimesstriped .20| Mazeppa. Orange-rose, “blotched - with Henrietta. Large, well-shaped flower, yellow and striped with red .30 white- tinted and blazed with luac: very Mons. Blouet. ender-rose, shaded with nice dwarf plant. 1.00] carmine ; large flower 20 Imperatrice. White, slightly suffused Mons. Gorgeon. Rose, with salmon- with pink, spotted with bright-carmine . _.20]| __ colored tint 20 Imperatrice Eugenie. White, flamed Moliere. Flower very large and wide, with rose, violet in the centre . no Be) perfect, cherry-coiored red, with very Isoline. Blush, spotted with carmine violet .30] large, pure-white stains . 2.00 Isabella. Middle-sized flower, very fine Mozart. Flower large, very wide, ‘spike spike, pure white, with large, very dark spreading, bright rose, slightly tinted carminate-violet stains 1.50| with violet, very largely blazed with very Jean d’Arc. White, very slightly tinged dark carmine; very large, pure-white with rose; striped and stained with pur- stains ; very beautitul plant ! 3.00 ple... .50| Miiton. White slightly tinted with rose, Lord Byron. Very brilliant scarlet, stained largely blazed with red; large flower, and ribboned with ane white ; very and perfect form. . 2.00 showy plant . . 1.50] Napoleon it!. Brilliant scarlet, streaked -Le Titien. Large flower : ’ perfect shape; : with white -40 disposed in a very showy spike, light-red Neptune. Beautiful red, with carmine and very brilliant ; very fine plant . 2 175 spots and stripes BE La Favorite. Flower large, rose, blazed Nemesis. Vivid-rose, with white lines with oe lower divisions light el and carmine stains on yellow ground 35 low . 1.75 | Norma. Middle-sized flower, spike spread- La Fi iancee. Flower large, perfect, very ing, pure white, very slender, and very pure white, small, bluish-violet ‘stains ; slightly blazed with very tender lilac. . 3.00 very fine variety . . 3.00|/Noemi. Flower large, light lilac-rose, Leonora. Flower large, perfect, cherry- spike very long 1.00 colored red, slightly tinted with orange. 1.00| Oscar. Flower | large, well shaped, very Lord Granviile. Straw-color, stained bril’nt, bright cherry-color, stains white, 2.50 with deep yellow, and striped with red. .s0| Osiris. Brilliant cherry-rose; fine . ee 3O La Quintinie. Beautiful ight-orange . .60| Ophir. Yellow, blotched with purple . .80 Lady Franklin. Large flower, ¢ good shape, Othello. Light red; dwarf, very showy. .20 white slightly tinged with rose, finely Oracle. Brilliant cherry- rose ; fine. a, 350 striated with carmine, and very largely Pallas. Bright rose, with stripes of a blazed with carminate-rose (dwazv/ ) . 2.00 darker shade : spots of a violet-carmine Louis Van Houtie. Brilliantred, blotched on a slight orange-tinted ground . 30 with violet é é ; : : Faeti2) Penelope. White, slightly tinged with Le Poussin. Light-red, white ground, pink ; lower petals yellow tinted, and very large white blotch on lower petals . .80 striped with carmine 35 Lelia. Peach-pink, stained with lilac. . .30) Pegasus. Carnation, flaked with rose ; Madame Basseville. Large cherry-col- lower petals shaded with maroon . «| 220 ored flower, with purple ‘blotches ona Pellonia. Rose, spotted with crimson 20 yeliowish-white oe striped with Princesse Marie de Cambridge. Very white 3 5 : A . .80| large and well-opened flower, unexcep- Madame de Vatry. Yellowish-white, tionable shape and upright habit ; winte, stained with carmine; very large flower, .75] with very large light-carmine stains Madame Binder. Pure white ; “long car- (extra). : ; . 4 : . 3.50 minate-rose stripes on the lower petals . 775] Princess Alice Flower very large and Madame Co:dere. Bright-carmine, wide, perfect, tender lilac, slightly tmted shaded with fine rose in the throat . . .20| withrose, very large white stains ;newan Madame Herincq | Yellow white, chan- charming shade ; “first-rate dwarf plant 4.00 ging toa dull white, with large marbled Princess Clotniide. Beautiful salmon- veins of lilac . .20| rose; very large . . ; : ee 00 Madame Leseble. Pure white, blotched Prince Imperiai. eta blotched with rose... “tous Mee eer elie . .80] _ with carmine satin Eieney 12) Madame Domage. Rose, spotted with Premices de Montrouge. Brilliant red ; amaranth, and striped with white . 1.75 dwarf J : : Sith) Madame Furtado. Rose, changing to Rossini. Flower large, perfect, very lonz '_ pink, flamed with carmine 200 spike, dark amaranth-red. lined and Madame Paillett. Cinnamon, with white stained with white; very good variety . 3.50 stripes and violet spots . 5 .40| Reverend serketey. Large flowers, of Madame Pereir-. Pure white, Tar we a good shape, disposed in.a large spike: purple stains, white centre 1.00] hight rose, tinged with violet and car- Madame Habourdin. Rose, flamed with minate striped on white ground Seo) carmine and white, striped in the centre Reine Victoria Pure white, stamed of each petal : : { ‘ = 1250 with violet carmine ; very large 1.00 Madame Vilmorin. (Souchet.) Bright- Raphael. Deep and vermilion . : 3 rose, with white throat shaded with deep- Rebecca. White, shaded with lilac. us rosé, and striped with carmineand white 1.00} Rembrandt. Very bright deep scarlet 30 Maria Dumortier. White, — slightly Sh2%3p2are. White, very — slightly streaked with rose, violetish-purple blazed with carminate,rose, large rosy stains on a streaked ground . 4 .80} stain; fine form, large flower . : + 2.00 152 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE. PRICE. PRICE, Sulphureus. Sulphur-yellow . : . .50| shape; red slightly tinged with light Solfateree. Rich Jonquil-yellow; large 1.00| orange color, finely striated with car- Stephenson. Large; fine form; superb minate-red on white ground; very bril- spikes, cherry-carmine, lined with white 1.00 lant color. & S P 5 2 Y Sir Wiiliam Hooker. Very large and *| Triomphe d’Enghein. Rich-flamed well-opened flower ; perfect shape, light- crimson . ; si : A é s cherry color, rose-carmine stain on pure . Soft rose, blotched with lilac white ground; plant of a great effect . 2. Vv . Pure white, with violet-carmine Steila. Flower large, well shaped; spots on yellow ground . ; ¥ z ground white, slightly tinted with yellow Vuicain. Very rich velvety scarlet-pur- and rose, and blazed with carminate-red. ple, with violet shades in the centre Thalia. Flower large, perfect, white, blazed with white striated with carmine ; OTHER SORTS OF GLADIOLUS very fine, vigorous plant . : : ; 7 Thunberg. Flower very large, perfect, Gandavensis (the original variety). Ver- ‘lightly orange-colored cherry-red ; stains million, shaded with yellow c pure white, very large . : Ramosus (original variety). Rose and 2.00 Thos. Moore. Large flower, good shape; white . . ; . very fine carminate-rose on white ground, Pisittacinus. Yellow and brown blazed and stained with light carmine . 3. Floribundas. White, with rosy stripe . Thos. Paxton. Large flower; perfect along the centre of each petal ; ‘ CHOICE MIXED VARIETIES. We have a fine collection of mixed varieties, saved from seedlings, and others where the names pave been lost, which we offer at $2.00 per doz., by mail, postpaid. By the hundred, prices on ap- plication. Gladiolus Lyonii. P Cardinalis habit. Flowers large spreading petals of good form: color pure white, vividly flaked with bright scarlet ; very free bloomer, and altogether a most exquisite variety. Spikes of bloom were exhibited at the Rose show at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society last June, at- tracting great attention ; highly recommended for pot culture. Price $1.50 each. Tigridias. A genus of Mexican bulbs, grows about one and a half feet high, producing flowers of the most exquisite beauty : the flowers large, about four inches across, of singularly curious shape, and the color of each variety gorgeous, and purely contrasted. No flower can exceed it in beauty. In bloom from July to the first of October. [n autumn, take up the bulbs, and keep them in a dry place, away from frost, until the time of planting in the spring. Conchiflora. Orange and golden-yellow, spotted with black. 12} cents each; $1.25 per doz. Pavonia. Richest scarlet, tinged and spotted with pure yellow. 124 cents each ; $1.25 per doz. Tigridias by mail, postpaid, at the above prices. Double Tuberoses. The Tuberose is one of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of summer-fiowering bulbs, throwing up small spikes of double white flowers, two to three feet high, which remain in ‘bloom a long period. The bulbs may be planted from February to May. When they are needed very early, they may be planted in the greenhouse or hot-bed in February or March; and, for a succes- sion of flowers, in Apriland May In planting, remove the useless, small offsets around the main root, and place a single tuber in a pot four or five inches wide. Use good loam and leaf mould, with good drainage. Start them slowly, upon a temperate heat, in the hot-bed or forcing-pit, or later in the season in a frame. Water slightly at first ; and, when the bulbs begin to grow, imcrease the quantity. Those started early should be supplied with a good bottom heat till May, when they may be shifted into pots six or seven inches wide. By the first of June, all may be plunged out in a warm border, staking each plant to prevent their being broken by the wind. On the approach of cool weather, in September, those remaining in bloom should be removed to the conservatory or parlor, where they will continue in flower for a long period. Fine bulbs, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen ; bulbs started in pots in May, $3.00 per dozen. Vallota. A splendid bulbous-rooted plant, allied to the Amaryllis. It blooms in August, throwing up its strong stems about one foot high, with from five to eight brilliant, scarlet, lily-like flowers ; very oryamental for bedding out in summer, or cultivation in pots and vases. Purpurea, each $o.75. Tritoma, Splendid, half-hardy, evergreen, herbaceous plants, forming large, robust, stemless, leaf-crowns, from the centre of which their tall flower-stems, three to five feet in height, are produced in sum- mer and autumn, with large, dense-flowered terminal racemes of rich pendent, orange-red and scarlet tubulous flowers ; each raceme a foot or more in length. They are admirably adapted for bedding out ; and the numerous terminal, flame-colored blessoms form a stately distant or mediate effect. They thrive in any rich light garden-soil. On approach of winter, they should be taken up, and placed in the greenhouse or cellar for replanting out again in spring. | Uvaria glaucescens. . . . . . . . $0.50 Uvaria Rooperi . . . : > + « $¥.00 | ‘ Qrandifora . o.oo oS 3 haleo “ sorotiea = 21% Sy in on Se ee 4 A/ = = > SS [———_—-~— ——N ~ = S = EN SS . S Ss QS” ‘ fi . } ) a \" My i {il all LILIUM AURATUM. (One-half its natural size.) Lilium Auratum, Golden-Striped Lily. This new and magnificent species of Lily. latcly _ intreduced from Japan, is spoken of by Dr. Lindley as follows: ‘“‘If ever a flower merited the name of ‘glorious,’ it is this, which stands far above all other Lilies, whether we regard its size, sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of color. Imagine upon the end of a purple stem, not thicker than a ramrod, and not above two feet high, a saucer-shaped flower at least ten inches in diameter, composed of six spreading, somewhat crisp parts, rolled back at their points, and having an ivory-white skin, thinly strewn with purple points or studs, and oval, or roundish, prominent purple stains. To this add, in the middle of each of the six parts, a broad stripe of light satin- yellow, losing itself gradually in the ivory skin. Place the flower in a situation where side-light is cut off, and no direct light can reach it, except from above, when the stripes acquire the appear- ance of gentle streamlets of Australian gold, and the reader who has not seen it may form some feeble notion of what it is.” : We have the pleasure to inform our friends that we have secured a very fine stock of this beautiful plant, which we shall offer at greatly reduced prices. Very strong flowering bulbs, . - « « 1.50 each, . . $12.00 per dozen, BEGOMEUSIZE DUDS; oc.4. ct aces’ oe ri (616) | oa G:00/te en Ainincie stim 6 re BA setts alec uaake Reps ng) Rear 6.00 ‘$ GON LENS. PAGE. Agricultural Seeds, in quantity . . 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