1846 & 1847.
CATALOGUE
OF
BULBOUS AND TUBEROUS ROOTED
FLOWERS,
OF THE MOST CHOICE AND SPLENDID VARIETIES, CULTIVATED AT
PRINCE'S BOTANIC GARDEN AND NURSERIES.
FLUSHING, NEAR NEW-YORK.
WILLIAM R. PRINCE, & CO, Proprietors.
In addition to the immense stock under cultivation in the establishment, the
proprietors make very large annual importations of the choicest new varie-
ties from Europe. The following have been selected with great care from
the finest foreign collections, and are remarkable for their size, beauty
and peculiarity, and for the delicacy of their tints. In the selection no
expense has been spared, and great exertions and large disbursements
have been made, in order to obtain the most beautiful varieties of every
class. It can, therefore, with the utmost confidence be asserted, that this
collection is unrivalled in extent and variety. Every species and variety
of Bulbous Flower Roots enumerated in any Catalogue in the Union can
be supplied by us, and always at as low, and in most cases at lower rates
than elsewhere. Those who purchase to re-vend, will be dealt with on
the most reasonable terms; and where no wholesale prices are named, a
deduction of 25 per cent, will be made from the retail prices.
Orders for Bulbous roots should be forwarded from September to December,
inclusive. In open winters they may be planted at any time when the
ground is workable, and the bulbs have not grown too much.
At the conclusion of the present Catalogue the necessary directions are
given for their culture, etc.
Where the prices are by assortment, or by the dozen, the selection of the
varieties is to be made by the proprietors ; but if applicants will name
such as they already possess, those varieties will be omitted in the selec-
tion.
*denotes the earliest varieties, most proper for blooming in glasses or pots.
t denotes those that are tender.
DOUBLE HYACINTHS.
Double Dark Blue and Purple.
70 varieties, comprising all the various shades and forms, as enumerated
by name in our previous Catalogues, or in other publications, at 20
to 25 cents, and others more rare at 30 to 50 cents each.
Double Porcelain, Agathe, and Grisdelin Blue.
50 varieties, comprising every form and shade, enumerated in our previous
Catalogues, and in other publications, 20 to 25 cents each, and others
more rare at 30 to 50 cents each.
Double Red and Crimson.
60 varieties, comprising every form and shade, enumerated as the prece
diog, 20 to 25 cents, and others more rare 30 to 50 cents each.
Ji>ouble Pale Red and Rosy.
70 varieties, comprising every form and shade, enumerated as above, 3W
to 25 cents, and the more rare at 30 to 50 cents each.
Double Pure White.
25 varieties, comprising eVery size and form, 20 to 25 cents, and the most
rare 30 to 50 cents each.
Double White with a Yellow Eye.
12 varieties, as above, and same prices.
Double White with Red or Pink Eyes.
35 varieties, comprising the various shades and forms, at same prices as
above.
Double White with Violet and Purple Eyes.
26 varieties, comprising as above, and at same prices as above.
Yellow and Orange with various Eyes.
20 varieties, of the various shades and forms at 25 to 50 cents, and others
most rare at 75 cents to ^1 each.
SINGLE HYACINTHS.
In regard to Single Hyacinths an incorrect prejudice exists, arising from
the fact that their peculiar merits are but little known. For early Jloxvering,
and particularly for glasses or pots, they are extremely desirable; they com-
bine the most brilliant colours, and surpass the double varieties in the pro^
fusion of their bells. It may in fact be said that they precede the double va-
rieties, and thus in a general collection extend the period during which we
may enjoy the beauties and fragrance of this delightful class of flowers.
Blue and Purple, 30 varieties, at 20 to 25 cents, and the most rare at 30
to 50 cents each.
Rosy and Crimson, 35 varieties, at same prices as the above.
White, 20 varieties, at same prices as the above.
Yellow, 20 varieties, do do do
HYACINTHS. — Various Species and Varieties,
Blue grape hyacinth Hyacinthus botryoides
Pale blue grape palhdus
Large pur|)le grape purpitreus
White grape albus
Tasselj or two colored, very singular comosus
Nutmeg, or Musk muscari
Large nutmeg , major
Small purple feathered plumosus
Large purple feathered monstrosus
Blue harebell nonscriptus 25
White do albus
Rosy do roscus
Red do rubra
Cluster flowered racemosus
Greenish flowered viridis
HYACINTHS,— /?i :Rssortments.
^he first assortment of 100 roots, comprising 100 exquisite double
Varieties, with their names ^^ 00
Half of the above, being 50 roots 20 00
The second assortment of 100 roots, of fine double varieties, one of
each, with names 30 ©o
Half of the above, being 50 roots of 25 sorts 17 00
The third assortment of 100 roots, of 50 fine good double varieties two
dfteh« with names . . ; 26
BAG
H DOZEN
cents $ eta
10
75
12
1 00
10
1 00
10
I 00
25
2 00
25
2 00
25
250
25
2 00
25
2 OQ
'25
1 00
25
1 50
25
2 00
25
2 00
15
1 '25
25
2 00
Half of the above, being 50 roots of 25 sorts, $14 00
The fourth assortment of 100 roots, of 25 good double varieties, with
names 20 00
Half of the above, being 50 roots of 13 sorts 12 00
The fifth assortment of 100 roots, of 20 double and single varieties,
with names 15 00
Half of the above, being 50 roots of 10 sorts 9 00
Various kinds and colors mixed, per 100 12 00
Smaller Assortments,
An assortment of 25 superb double varieties, one of each, with names 10 00
Half of the above, being 12 varieties, one of each 5 50
An assortment of 25 very fine double varieties, one of each, with names 7 GO
Half of the above, being 12 varieties, one of each 4 00
An assortment of 25 good double varieties, one of each, with names. . . 6 00
Half of the above, being 12 varieties, one of each 3 50
An assortment of 25 superb varieties, one of each, with names 10 00
Half of the above, being 12 varieties, one of each 5 50
An assortment of 12 tine single varieties, one of each, with names. ... .2 50
Fine double blue, red and white Hyacinths, mixed sorts, but colors
distinct per dozen 1 50
Fine single do do do do do....l 25
Double mixed, all colors 1 25
Single .... do do 1 00
TULIPS.
Early Tulips. — These comprise every shade, on white and yellow grounds
and begin to bloorn about two wets previous to all others.
40 varieties, comprising all Jhat have been enumerated in our previous Cat-
alogues, and in other pulJIRations, at 10 to 12 cents, and the most rare 25
cents each.
Bizarre Tulips,
These are Violet, Purple, Brown, Red, Vermilion, Rose colored, and all in-
termediate shades on yellow grounds.
80 varieties, comprising as above, at 20 to 25 cents, an^ the most rare at
37 to 50 cents each.
Violet Bibloem Tulips.
These comprise Blfck, Purple, Violet, and Brown, and all intermediate
bhades on a white ground.
60 varieties, comprising as above, and at the same prices.
Rose Bihloems.
These comprise Red, Rosy, Crimson, Vermilion, Cherry and Scarlet, on a
white ground.
65 varieties, comprising as above and at the same prices.
Primo Baguet and Grand Baguet Rigaut Tulips,
The varieties of this class are rarely met with — they have vpry tall stems
an'J large and fine shaped cups, broken with brown and purple shades on a
white ground, and are allied to the class of Violet Bibloems.
12 varieties, comprising the most perfect and beautiful, at 37 to 62 cents
each.
Double Tulips,
60 varieties, comprising every shade and form, at 12 to 25 cents,. and the most
rare at 35 to 50 cents each.
Parrot Tulips,
The flowers of these have feathered edges, and in addition to various other
colors, some of them combineshades of green, which no other tulips do;
— frpm these circumstances their appearance is unique and interesting.
10 varieties, comprising the various colors, at 12 to 25 cents each.
TULIPS— Jti Assortments,
The first assortment of 100 roots, comprising 100 exquisite varieties,
with their names ^30 00
Half of the above, being 50 roots 17 00
The second assortment of 100 roots, of 50 fine varieties, with names. .20 00
Half of the above, being 50 roots, of 25 varieties 12 00
The third assortment of 100 roots, of 25 good varieties, with names. . .18 00
Half of ditto, being 50 roots, of 12 varieties 10 00
The fourth assortment of 100 roots, of 20 varieties, with names 15 00
Half of ditto, bemg 50 roots, of 10 varieties 8 00
Fine mixed, various colors and kinds, per 100 7 50
Good mixed, do.... do per 100 ^5 to 6 00
Common mixed, per 100 4 00
Smaller Assortments,
An assortment of 25 splendid varieties, one of each, with their names. .7 50
Half of the above 4 00
An assortment of 25 double varieties, with their names 4 50
Half of the above 2 50
Fine mixed Early Tulips, of all colors, per dozen 1 25
Ditto. .Bizarre.. do do do 1 25
Fine mixed Bibloem Tulips, of all colors, per dozen 1 25
Do Parrot do do do 1 25
Do Double do do do 1 25
Fine mixed, of all colors, $7 per 100, or per dozen 1 00
Good mixed,.... do #5.... do do 75
Common mixed, $4 per 100, or per dozen 60
CROWN IMPERIALS.
EACH — CtS.
1 Chapeau de Prince, scarlet 30
2 Chinese ..25
3 Crown on Crown, red 40
4 do.. yellow 50
6 Couleur de cuivre 37
6 Double Yellow ^50
8 Drapeau orange, oranse colored. .30
9 Grand Alexander, red 50
10 Great Mogul 60
11 Large red....... 20
12 .... . .yellow, Flore aureo 20
EACH— CtS.
13 Maximus, monstrous red 35
14 Pileus cardinalis, crimson 31
15 Royal Standard, red 31
16 Sang de boeuf, hlood colored 35
17 Slaggsward, red and often flat
stalked, and crown o^i a-own . .35
7 red .Ǥ0fl8 Snlpherino, sulphur colored 25
19 Superb gold striped leaved 50
20 Superb silver striped leaved.... 50
21 William Rex, red 30
22 Mixed red and yellow varieties. 20
23 Do do per dozen #2 50
FRITILLARIES— FRITILLARIA.
EACH
CtS.
EACH
CtS.
Meleagris, or cheguered ... .20
Persica, or Persian, curious
Oliquaj or Oblique leaved 37 [Beautiful Fritillaries, of 25
Lanceolata^ or Missouri purple ....50| varieties, mixed 25
LILIES, of various species.
1 Orange, usually \ to2, flowers on a
stalk , Lilium bulbiferum
2 Umbel flowered orange, upright,
and has 8 to 5 flowers on a stalk. . . "
3 Elegant silver striped "
4 Autumnal flowering orange "
5 Canada, 3 varieties, orange, yelloiv
and red , "
6 Common white fragrant. "
7 Double white lily "
8 Purple spotted flowered "
9 Elegant silver striped leaved **
10 Gold striped leaved "
11 Scarlet chalcedonian **
umbellatum
variegatum .
autumnale .
canadense 12 to
candidum ■
sjiicatum
macultatum
;variegatum 1
aureum 1
.chalcedonicum ...,.»
DOZ.
$cts.
225
2 50
$cts
1 75
2 00
4 50
1 50
75
3 75
4 25
9 00
3 00
€
■13 Kamschatka purple Lilium kamschatcense
14 Philadelphia scarlet
16 Scarlet Pompone
17 Orange Pompone
18 Yellow Pompone
19 Pyrenean
20 Chinese tiger spotted, or Leopard
21 Superb American
Philadelphicum 251
pomponium 38
aurantiacum 351
luteum 45[
pyrenaicum 50
tygrinum 12 to 20
svperbum 12 to 20l
N. B. — No. 20 and 21 have numerous flowers on one stalk
MARTAGON, or Turk's Cap Lilies.
EACH. $ ct:^.
.371 3 00
2 5©
3 70
3 05
3 70
4 55
lto2
15
EACH.
5 White 40
6 White spotted 35
7 Double violet flamed 45
8 Mixed varieties and colors 26
DOZ
4 00
2 75
4 50
2 dO
EACH. DOZ.
1 Scarlet, 12 elegant named
varieties 31 2 75
2 Orange, 6.. do.. do.. do ..31 2 75
3 Yellow, 8.. do.. do.. do ..37, 3 00
4 Purple, 6. .do.. do.. do ..311 2 75
LILIUM JAPONICUM.
This is the mostrnagnificent family of the Lily j and the flowers of unique
appearance, and various hues. Most of the varieties are yet rare, their intro-^
duction^to our gardens being very recent ; they are all perfectly hardy .J%%1w
EACH.
cts.
Lilium lancifolium rubrum . . 2to3 00
" lancifolium speciosum 4to5 00
" longifolium . . .^ 50
" suaveolens 27
" Thunbergium 1 CO
" venustum 1 00
Lilium atrosanguineum 1 50
" concolor 75'
" exiniium 100
*' Japonicum 75
lancifolium album... ^lto2 00
lancifolium punctatum lto2 00
EW HYBRIDS OF LILIUM JAPONICUM.
EACH.
Cts.
Duke of Devonshire 2 00
'' of Wellington 2 00
Gem 2 00
Louis Philippe 2 00
Marshal Soult 2 00
EACH.
Napoleon 2 00
Rembrant 2 00
Sir R. Peel 2 00
Talisman 2 00
Voltaire 2 W>
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS
If^iite with Orange, YcUow and Citron Cv,2)s, 25 fine named va-
rieties at 20 to 30 cents each.
Eiitirth/ Yellow, and Yellow with Orange Cups, 20 fine do do at same prices.
Pure White, 10 fine do. do do
pjyanthus Narcissus, with double cups, 8 fine do. do do
Named varieties per dozen ^2 25
Mlxtd ditto do 1 75
DOUBLE NARCISSUS, OR DAFFODIL.
EACH. 1 EACH.
cts.
White fragrant, or Poetic. . .10
Incomparable 10
Orange Phcenix 10
Sulphur Crown 10
$ cts.
75
75
75
75
Tratus cantus, or 100 leaved 10
Van Zion, double yellow . . .10
Mixed varieties 10
Do per 100, $4 50
SINGLE NARCISSES.
^cts
EACH.]
cts.
Incomparable 12
EACH
cts
Poetic, white with crim-
son nectary 10!
Biflorus, Twin flowered. . . .12| 1 00 flowered 20
Bifron3, or Golden Star 251 2 OOiNana, or Dwarf .12!
75 Moschatus, or Long white
$cts.
1 00
1 50
1 00
EACH.
CtS.
Bulboeodium, or Hoop pet-
ticoat 20
Nana Major 12
Refiexed, or Triandrus 25
Sulphur trumpet 12
doz.
^cts.
1 75
1 00
1 75
1 09
£ACH.
CtS.
Trumpet major, . , , 12
do marin 12
Aestivus 25
Mixed varieties 10
JONQUILS.
EACH.
CtS.
Double fragrant 12
Large single 12
doz.
$cts.
1 00
1 00
EACH.
CtS.
Small fragment 10
CROCUS.
i-.-^'
EACH.
CtS.
1 Cloth of gold, yei
low and brown .... 6
2 Flavius, yellow 6
S Large white 5
4 " pale blue 5
5 «•" dark blue.... 5
6 " purple 5
7 " yellow 5
8 Scotch, white and
purple • 5
doz.
pr. 100
$cts.
$cts.
40
200
45
2 50
45
2 00
50
2 50
45
2 00
45
2 00
40
2 00
45
2 50
EACH.
CtS.
9 Striped, or Flamed .6
10 White Swan 6
11 Saffron, or Au-
tumnal flowering ..8
12 Mountain autumnal . 10
Spring flowering Cro-
cus, assorted. of .,
25 named vafie-*
ties
Ditto, mixed
doz.
$cts.
50
50
62
75
GLADIOLUS, Sword Lily, or Corn Flag.
doz
EACH.
^ cts.
12 t Floribundus, or Cluster. 45
13 t Formossissima 1 50
14 t Insignis 1 50
15tHermanii 150
16 t Natalensis, vel Psitta-
cina, or Parrot-like,
very splendid . . , 25
17 t Miierva 1 00
18 t Queen Victoria 1 00
19 t Ramosus 75
4 50 20 t Splendens 150
21 t Pfufferii 1 50
22 t Pudibundus 1 00
23 t Venus 75
# cts.
1 00
1 00
1 50
2 00
1 50
2 25
6 00
EACH
cts
1 Communis, purple 12
2 " Large red 12
8 " Rose colored.. 18
4 " Carneus, or
flesh colored. 25
6 " White 18
6 Byzantinus, or Turkish
flag, fine purple 20
7 t Africanus, large and fine. 15
8 t Alatus, or Wing flower-
ed, orange 45
9 t Cardinalis, or Large
scarlet , 45
10 tColvillii 75
11 tConstantine 1 00
IRIS, Fleur de Ids, or Flower de Luce,
EACH.
Cts
1 English Bulbous Iris, of 25 splendid named varieties 20
Ditto, various colors mixed 15
2 Spanish Bulbous Iris of 25 splendid named varieties 12
Ditto, various colors mixed 10
3 Double flowering Spanish Iris 75
4 Early dwarf Persian, veryfragant 10
5 t Peacock spotted, or Pavonia, beautiful 45
6 t Chalcedonian, splendid and peculiar 50
7 t Snake's head, or Tuberous 25
N. B. For other species of Iris, see Catalogues 1 and 4.
ORNITHOGALUM, or Star of Bethlehem.
doz.
$ cts.
2 50
(Joz.
#Ct9.
1 00
1 00
76
doz.
^cts.
75
pr. TOO
$ cts.
2 50
2 50
3 50
4 00
4 50
2 50
doz.
# cts.
2 2;3
EACH
1 Pyramid white . ...... .,..26
EACH.
Cts.
2 Common white umbelled . .6
doz.
^cts.
2 25
1 50
88
75
6 00
88.
4 50
4 50
2 50
doz.
^cts.
Each. doz.
CIS. $ cts.
S Striped Neapolitan, 6eaM-
tiful 30 3 00
4 Yellow 37j 3 50
5 Greenish spiked 3?! 3 00
SCILLA,
doz.
^ cts.
EACH.
Cts.
1 Siberian blue, very early
and beautiful 25
2 White Peruvian, or Starry 50
3 Blue do do.. 50
2 50
4 50
4 50
EACH.
Cts.
6 White Neapolitan 40
7 Blue.... do 40
8 t Golden Arabian 1 00
9 t White do 1 00
07' Squill,
EACH
cts.
4 t Officinal, or maritima . .75
5 Hyacinlhine 38
6 Campanulate 25
doz
S^cts.
4 50
4 5<>»
doz.
$cts.
3 00
2 00
RANUNCULUS.
EACH.
Cts.
Double Persian, 50 splendid
varieties with names . .20
doz. I
^ CtS.J
2 25
EACH. I doz.
Cts. ^ Cts.
Fi nest double mixed varietiesl2 1 1 00
Fine do ... .do do . . 10 1 75
1 Do ....do.... do.. $5 per 100 j
ANEMONE.
EACH. doz.
CIS. ^ Cts.
Fine double, 50 varieties,
with names 20 2 25
Finest double mixed varietiesl2| 1 00
Do. ...do do do .10 75
doz.
^cts.
EACH.
Cts.
Finest double mixed varie-
ties .^5 per 100
Anemone hortensis, double
crimson 25! 2 00
CYCLAMEN.
EACH
$' Cts
1 t Cyclamen persicum, or Peisian red cyclamen, blooms in spring. . .50
2 t '■
3 t
4
5
6
7
8
9 t
10 t
11 t
album, or Persian white, blooms in spring 50
bicolor, or Persian white and red, blooms in spring 75
roseum, or Rose colored.... 75
coum, or Round leaved, spring flowering 60
Europaeum or Red autumnal, blooms in Aug. and Sept. 60
Hederaefolium, or Crimson ivy leaved autunmal, blooms
in August and September 60
albidum. White ivy leaved, or White autumnal, blooms
in August and September 60
repandum, or Crimson reflexed, blooms m spring 1 00
Neapolitanum, or Red Neapolitan 1 00
autumnale 50
AMARYLLIS.
N. B. All are tender except four species.
The prices of this class are much below the rates usually charged, and
the stock of many kinds being large, they will be put at very reduced rates
by the dozen, &c.
120 splendid varieties, comprising all that have been enumerated by name
in our previous Catalogues, or in any other American publications.
IXIA.
All of which are tender.
30 very beautiful and select varieties, at 30 to 50 cents each.
P.EONIA— P^ONY— PIVOINES.
The collection of this magnificent class of flowers is comprised in the Cm-
talogue No. 2, of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Plants, and contains 42
varieties of the Moutan or Tree Paeony, and 120 varieties of Herbaceous
Peeonies.
VARIOUS SPECIES, &c.
EACH
•<— '1 Alstrceraeria, various species 50 cts to 75
2 Anomatica cruenta, beautiful 50
immm 3 Antholyza or Scarlet Tul)erose, and other species 50 cts to 75
«i^» 4 Arum dracunculuy, or Spotted stalked dragon, splciidldjlower . . , 75
5 " dracoutiuin, or Green dragou 50
6 '• triphyllum, 2 varieties 15
7 " esculentaiu, or Eatable 37
"**• 8 " bicolor, or splendid two colored leaved 1 00
^*(«-.9 t Bletia, several species, see Greenhouse Catalogue 50 cts to 1 00
10 t Bersilla tuberosa, a beautiful vine with fragrant flowers ...20
1 1 Brodiaea congest! 50
12 " grandiflora 50
^3 Bulbocodium vernum, or Spring Colchicum 25
14 Brunsvigia, various species 75 cts to 3 00
15 Calochortus luteus 1 50
16 " barbatus 1 50
17 Canarina campanula, or Canary Island Bell flower 75
18 Calopogon pulchellum 25
19 Claytonia virginica 20
20 Colchicum, or Meadow saifron, 8 fine varieties with names 25
21 Do do mixed varieties 20
22 Crinum scabrum, or Rough Crinum
2;} " erubescens, or Blush colored do.
24 " insigne, or Noble do.
25 " amaenum, or Delightful do.
26 " Americanum, or fe. American do. •
27 " Zeylanicum, or Ceylon do.
^ 28 " longifoliuni or long leaved do.
29 " toxicarium or Intoxicating do.
30 " Cripense, or C^pe do.
31 " aniabile, or Splendid do.
32 " Mexican, new d9.
33 " Asiatieum, or Chinese do., or Poison bulb
34 »« Gowenii, or Gowan's new hybrid do., and 10 other specica
.—35 Convallaria, vaiious species
-^ 36 Dens Canis, or Dogs tooth violet, 6 varieties 20
'— 37 Erythronium, several species 12 cts to 25
33 t Eucomis do 25 cts to 50
— 89 t Erythrina do 50 cts to 1 00
40 t Feraria lygridia, or Mexican Tyger flower, splendid 25
"^ 41 t " undulata, very singular .50
42 t ** conchiflora ,. 50
43 t Fuchsia Fulgens, and other tuberous species
44 Fumitory, bulbous, curious and pretty 25
,-« 45 t Geranium, several tuberous species 50 cts to 75
46 t Gloriosa Superba 1 00
•,--'47 Ismene Calathinum 1 00
y^ 4S Lachenalia, 8 beautiful species 50 cts to 75
^^ 49 Large yellow flowering Garlic or Allium moly 18
~- 50 Large white flowering do-.^. ....18
-- 51 Redfiowering Garlic V> 18
52 t Purple headed, .do. 40
— 53 t Pale purple flowering do 18
5 1 Fragrant do • • • • 18
55 Changeable do. or Allium mutabile 25
-*'56 t Haemanthus abiflorus 1 00
•-.. 57 t " coccinneus 1 00
"-58 t " pubescens 2 00
59 t " puniceus 100
(50 t " carneus 150
git " tigrinus, and other species 150
62 t Hypoxis stellata |^1 50
63 Leucojum vernum, or Spring snowflake 1 50
64 _ " aestivum, or Summer snowflake 25
65 Liatris — See Catalogue, IVo. 2.
66 t Monsonia filia, and other species 50 cts to 75
67 t Pancratium amaencas
68 t " maritimum, or Sea daffodil Pancratium 40
69 t " Carolinianum, or Carolina do.
70 t ', lllyricum, or Illyrian do.
71 t " Mexicanum, or Mexican do.
72 t " rotatum, or Large crowned do.
73 t " Zeylandicum, orbeylon do.
74 t " littoralis, or Sea side do.
75 t " tricorne, or Three sided do.
76 t " speciosum, or Large flowered do. and other species
77 t " _ fragrans, or Sweet scented do.
78 Pulmonaria yirginica 25
—79 Double and single Snowdrop 10
. 80 Trillium— see Catalogue, No. 2.
• 81 t Double Tuberose 12
82 tNew French do 25
83 t Single do 12
-84 t Striped leaved do 37
85 Tulipa Browniana 37
.86 " Clusiana 37
87 " oculis solis, and other species 37
88 t Uvularia, various species : . .12 cts to 25
89 Veltheimia viridifolia 75
90 Yellow Winter ac9nite, very early 20
91 tZephyranthes carinata, or Mexican pink colored, beautiful 50
92 t " Candida, or White flowered 50
Also, various other species, see Greenhouse Catalogue. = 9,
N. B. For various other Bulbous and Tuberous rooted plants, see the
other catalogues. Paeonies, being tuberous rooted can be packed in moss,
and expedited m the same manner as Bulbous roots.
SPLENDID DOUBLE DAHLIAS.
The present magnificent and unrivalled Collection of Dahlias comprises,
as will be perceived on investigation, the most splendid varieties of every
class that have yet appeared in Europe or America, many of which have
been imported at an expense of three to five guineas each. Above 100 of the
most rare varieties are not in any other American Collection.
The plants are deliverable in pots during the months of May and June.
Dry roots'are deliverable from the first of October to the first ot May, but to
ensure a supply of all that are wanted, the orders should be forwarded in
good season. Plants of both descriptions can be packed for safe transmis-
sion to any part of the Union. In arrsigjng the nomenclature, the name of
the original grower is inserted after the name of each variety and is printed
in parentheses. In pl-mting, let the soil be moderately rich and well worked.
Turn the plants out of the pots and plant them in the open ground as soon as
received. Take the roots up in autumn as soon as the tops are dead, dry
them a few days, and then pack them in sand and place them in a cellar for the
winter. In respect to prices, it is the determination of the proprietors to sup-
ply their patrons on the most favorable terms, and they will perceive on
examination that the prices named are much below those usually charged,
where an order is sent for a considerable amount, a discount will be made
in proportion thereto. The packages will be delivered at New-York, or
shipped to any place designated.
1 Admirable, (Spary), deep rose, splendid show flower, ^ 50
2 Admiral Stopford, (Trentfield), very dark, cupped, fine form, 50
3 Advancer, (Squibb), rich scarlet crimson, cupped, 38
4 Advocate, (Brown), fine English variety. 50
5 Aim^e Vibert, 1 00
6 Albertazzi, (Matthews), veryfine, 75
10
•— « 7 Albion, (Cook), bronzed Sainton, ^l 26
—^.8 Alice Hawthorn, (Drummond), white, tipped with lavender, 1 00
9 " (Harrison), rich deep rose, 75
10 Alkoenig, large light scarlet, very large, 50
11 Alphonse, (Bavais), primrose, edged violet, ' 1 25
12 America, (Drummond,) fine purple, 75
13 Andrew Hoffer, (Holmes), maroon, splendid flower, 50
— 14 Antagonist, (Braggs), pure white, excellent cupped, 50
15 Antler, (Dodds), claret, splendid, 1 00
16 " (Keynes) beautiful claret, splendid, 1 50
17 Arlequin, (Batteur,) nankin, tipped scarlet, 2 00
18 Apollo, (Schmitz), golden yellow, cupped, 75
19 Arethusa, (Brown), violet purple, superb, 1 50
20 Archeveque de Malines, rosy amaranth, white border, 1 00
21 Arthur de Bretange, fine new French vaiiety, ^ 1 00
22 Asmodeus, (Wheeler), very daik, novel, fine, cupped, 50
23 Athlete, (Chereau), beautiful lilac, extra, 1 50
24 Aurantia, (Spary), orange, large, fine form, extra, 50
— 2-5 Aurantia et Alba, fawn color, ti.ped with white, 1 00
26 Baronne de Vandeure, ombre, centre dark fawn, fine, 1 00
27 Bannard's Rival, dark criinson, perfect form, 50
28 Beaumont Rose, fine rose, cupped, 75
29 Beauty, white, tipped with rose, 75
30 Beauty of England, (Girling), white, edged with crimson, 50
31 " of Chelmsford, (Wicks), white edged with lavender, 75
-^32 «' of Birmingham, white, tipped maroon, very fine, 100
*— 33 •' of LuUiugton, bright scarlet, splendid, 1 00
—34 '* of Sussex, (Mitchell), delicate pink, deeply edged with cherry,
beautiful, 1 50
35 *• of Sussex, rose, edged with carmine, 75
36 " of Suffolk, bronzy purple, superior form, 75
37 ^"»of Wakefield, (Barret), white^ beautifully edged with purple ,75
-^38 ySaM-crimson purple, tipped and striped with white, splendid, 75
39 Bedford Surprise, (Sheppard), rosy crimson, one of finest, 50
40 Beeswing, (Drummond,) deep rtiby crimson, splendidly cupped, 1 00
41 Bermondsey Bee, purple, splendid form, "^ 50
42 Blanche Shelly, blush white, 75
43 " (Mitchell), white, tipped with purple, 75
44 Bicolor Trioniphant, bright red, tipped white, 1 00
45 Blue Bonnet, (Brown), bright rosy purple, extra fine, 75
46 Bohemian Girl, (Proctor), wliite, margin, rich purple, extra, 2 50
47 Bride,' (Fawcett) blush, veined with rose, C-O
48 Bridesmaid, (Brown), white, edged with lilac, 50
' 49 Burnham Hero, crimson, superb, 50
50 Caleb Cope, (Schmitz), mottled, rosy lilac, fine, . 50
51 Cagliastro, fine new French variety, 1 00
52 Cardinal de Bernis, bright scarlet, very large, 1 00
53 Captain Boldero, (Gregory), creamy white, tipped with purple, 50
54 Carlano Adonises, fine crimson, tipped white, 1 (4)
55 Cheltenham Queen, white, petals round, finely cupped, 50
••—"5!) Chateaubriand, bright rose, beauiiful, 1 00
57 Chancellor (Whale) rosy crimson, large, fine, 75
58 Cinderalla, (Dubras) cherry, tip[)ed while, 60
59 Clara, (Ansell) beautiful bright lilac, extra 75
— ^ Cleopulra, (Bra^rg) yellovy, very fine, 1 (K)
——61 " (Atwell) beautiful light yellow, superb, 150
62 Climax, (Jeflrcys) crimson, 50
' 63 Colonel Baker, (Dodd) dark claret, fine form, distinct color, 5()
""-"64 " de Schaunenfield, (Girling) deep crimson tipped with pure white 75
'— 65 Compte de Paris, velvety maroon, splendid 75
()6 Contender, (Girling) fine formed purple, CO
67 Contidence, (Cook) light orange, excellent, 75
68 Conservative, (Low) light rosy purple, superb, 50
— -69 Cqnqueror, (Schmitz) dark maroon, finely cupped, 5C
70 Conquering Hero, (Fowler) fine, 50
71 Conquering Hero, (Alhiian) fine English variety, 50
11
72 Conqueror of the Plain, (Spary) shaded maroon andcrimson, fine, S 50
"3 Conqueror of the World, (fetein) primrose, tipp'd with pink, beautiful, 50
Vt Constantia, white beautifully shaded, light piak, 60
?5 Cora, very fine, 75
m^76 Coronation, (Harrison) crimson, splendid form, 75
77 Condorcet, beautiful roseate, 1 00
78 Consolation, (Widnall) rich dark maroon,very symmetrical, extra
superb, 1 00
79 Columbine, (Dodd) sulphur, tipped white, extra, 1 50
80 Corsaire, brilliant scarlet, 1 00
81 Coquette de Meaux, white bordered, purplish carmine, fine, 1 00
tf2 Countess of Pembroke, (Dodd) pale lilac, ^60
83 Dazzle, (Keynes) red, extra, . • ' ' /}» */ 60
W Deuil de CandoUe, splendid, -. ' / - ''? > ' ' ^<t2J'ri^ >-i/^-; •> i qo
85 Desdemona, (Schmitz) primrose, tipped rosy lilac, 50
86 Docteur Brossais, velvety crimson, shaded red, fine 1 00
S7 Dreadnouerht, (Proctor) very dark, , 50
88 Dowager Lady Cooper (Jackson) delicate pink, cupp'd, oneof the finest 50
89 Donna Antoni, rosy purple, tipped with white, 50
90 Due de Luxembourg, crimson tipped with white, 1 00
91 Due de Chartres, flame color, white border, fine, 1 00
92 Due de Monfort, fine new French variety, 1 00
93 Duke of Wellington, (Smith) rich scarlet crimson fine, 75
94 Duke of York, (Keynes) light scarlet, very neat, profuse flowered, I 00
95 " (Harrison) pale yellow, form fine, 1 08
.% " (Langley). primrose, sometimes tipped crimson, 1 00
97 Dupetit Thouars, ... 100
•-•9S Dutchess d' Orleans, white tipped with violet superb, 1 00
99 Dutchess of Richmond, (Fowler) salmon orange, fine form, 50
100 Dutchess of St. Alban.^, 1 50
101 Emma Noke, blush white, 50'
102 Emperor of the Whites, (Heale) pure white, fine form, 75
103 Emily, (Schmitz) pure white, suflused with roseate, 75
104 Enterprize, shaded bufl^, new, extra fine, 1 50
J 05 Essex Champion, large bright scarlet, 50
106 Essex Primrose, (Wicks) pale primrose, showy, 75
107 Essex Rival, (Sorrel) fine dark purple, 50
1)3 Essex Triumph, (Turville) very fine dark variety, 50
— 1-9 Essex Scarlet, (Turville) rich scarlet, fine form, 75
llO Eugenia, chrome yellow, tipped violet, 50
<!««»] 11 Eveque de Bayeux, splendid velvety maroon, an improvement on
EssexTriumph, 75
112 Eximea, bright rose, very beautiful, 50
il3 Fairy Queen, (Keynes) fawn color, tipped with red, 75
.'114 " (Girling) 75
115 Fanny Keynes, (Keynes) shaded rose, superior, 50
116 Favorite, white tipped crimson fine, 50
il7 Frederick, lilac salmon, superb, 1 (K)
118 Fortunatus (Schmitz) rosy lilac, edged with white, 75
119 Frederick the Great, fine new French variety, 1 00
f-iii-120 Frelinghuysen, (Prince) splendid violet purple, , 75
121 Fullwood Hero, (Terbay) light purple, extra fine, 1 oO
122 Garland, yellow, striped with red, - - . 1 00
1^3 General Cass, (Priiice) vioh t purple, elegant^form, 50
124 General Lamarque, fine new French variety, .'. ' 1 00
125 Gloire de la War, pink, tipped with crimson, superb, 1 00
126 Gloire de Mans, purplish crimson, white border, 1 00
- =.127 Gloria Mundi, (Hedley) inside petals orange bull, outsidu pinkish,
orange, excellent, 1 75
128 Golden Rule, primrose, yellow, fine, 50
129 Grace Darling, (Dodd) novel rosy crimson, distinct fine, 50
130 Great Mogul, shaded crimson extra, 60
131 Grand Tournament, blush white, splendid, 50
132 Haidee, (VVildman) white and pink, cupped, extra, 75
'33 Halequin, (Dodd's) white, scarlet edge, beautifully vari«gated, 1 00
134 Henry Clay, (Prince) yellow, ver^ fine form, cupped, 75
12
135 Heary Clay, (Schmitz) claret, beautifully cupped, one of the best
dare sorts, ^ 50
136 Hero of Stonehenge, ("Whales) dove color, beautifully cupped, 76
»r^l37 Hero of the West, (Schmitz) rosy carmine, fine, 1 00
138 Highgate Rival, beautiful, 75
139 Hope, (Neville) novel rose colour, fine, 37
•^. HO Hope Triumphant, purplish crimson, 75
141 Illuminator, (Keynes) w^hite, edged with scarlet, beautiful, 1 00
142 Incomparable, (Wharthoys) — * 1 00
143 Indispensable white, (Tassart) French white, large, very splendid, 1 00
144 Independent, very fine, dark purple, 50
145 Isis, extra, 1 00
146 Julia, (Clark) yeUow, mottled red, fine, , 37
147 Jersey Maid, purple border, beautiful, vs^hite shaded with rose, 1 00
148 King of Goths, brig-ht carmine, 1 00
149 King of Lilacs, (Girling) bright lilac, cupped superior, 50
««»>150 Kokurewirs, rosy crimson, whitish border, fine, 1 00
•w-151 Lady Ashburton, (Russel) blush white, shaded lilac neat, 50
152 " Ann Murray, white, mottTeti, crimson, beautiful, 50
<iw»l53 *' Antrobus, (Sparry) Vhite margined with lake, beautifully cupp'd, 75
154 " Catharine [Schuchardt] first flowers light yellow, afterwards
clear yellow, 75
155 " Catharine Jermyn, [Girling] white, shaded scarlet, showy, 50
156 " Gray, light purphsh crimson. 50
157 " Harland, [Jeffry] rosy lilac, very large, 50
-*-158 " Middleton, superb lilac, 50
159 " Prudhol, fine, -, 60
—=160 " Rae Reed, [Girling] light purple, tipped, white, beautiful, 50
«— .161 " St. Maur, white, tipped with lavender, 50
162 *' Sale, [Smith] yellow, edged scarlet, very brilliant, 1 50
163 *' Washington, [Schmitz] white mottled lilac, large, 50
164 " William Powlett, bright lilac, exquisitely cupped, extra. 50
165 " Von Brendenstein, [Degen] white, tipped with violet, beautiful, 75
166 La Jeune Pyrissiene, fine purple, 75
»— 167 LaTourddAuvergne,orang«- scarlet, cupp'd, very large gigantic habit, 50
]6S Le Grande Baudine, [Low] rosy lilac, tinged, yellow at centre, 50
169 Le Lione, creamy white, tipped and edged with scarlet, grand, 50
170 Le Pthone, fine new French variety, 75
171 Little Wonder, [Wilmer], 75
172 Lord Denman, [Neville] maroon, shaded crimson, fine form, 1 25
173 Lord Howden, violet purple, fine, 75
174 Mary, white, shaded and tipped with crimson, 75
175 Mary, [Dodd] white laced with rosy lilac 37
176 Mary Anne, [Schmitz] clear white, good, 50
177 Mary Jane, [Edwards] white and purple, 75
178 Madame de Abrancourt, white, shaded with rose, and purple border,
beautiful, ^ 1 00
179 Madame de Berry, very li,?ht purple, tipped with white, 1 00
150 " Chauviere, light cherry tipped white, 50
181 " Derode, crimson, centre of petals whitish, fine, 100
182 " Dubris, 75
. 183 >" Mortier Davis, [Girling] deep crimson and white cupped, 75
184^ " ^ Kurving, golden, tipped with purple, fine, 100
- 185 " de Schaunenfield, rich amaranth, striped, and bordered with
white, 1 00
186 " . Rignon, buff, tipped with white, , 50
187 '-* Wallner, deep maroon, tipped pure white, extra, 1 25
18S " Villabois, [Bavais] white tipped vermillion, 1 50
189 Mademoiselle, [Bearnois] fine new French variety, 1 00
190 Madeline, [Daniels] beautiful lilac, fine form, 75
•—191 Maid of Bath, [Davis] white, finely edged with purple, 50
19^ Marchioness of Aylesbury, [whale] white, finely tipped with scarlet, 50
193 " of Exeter, [Widnall] peach blossom hue, cupped, beau-
■ tiful form, 75
194 Marshal of Exeter, blush, superb form, dwarf, 60
13
195 Marchioness of Lansdowne, blush, edged with purple, splendid, 50
196 '* of Lothian, white, edged pink, 75
-^197 " of Ormond, [Bourne] white, tipped violet, large, cupped
extra, 75
198 Marquis of Lansdowne, [Brown] shaded orange, large, fine, 75
199 " of Lothian, [Goodale] ruby crimson, cupped, excellent, 50
200 Marshal Soult, lilac and red, superb, 37
.,v-^201 Maria, [Wheeler] rosy crimson, fine, 37
202 Marc Anthony, [Doda] orange, fine, 75
203 Mavrillo, [Clark] fine new French variety, 1 00
—204 Metella, [Bigbee] plum purple, fine, 50
**205 Merville, bright yellow, shaded rose, tipped white, 1 OO
206 Milton, [Betteridge] shaded orange, 75
> 207 Miniature, Canary yellow, shaded rose, white border, fine, 1 00
'—•208 Minerva, [Schmitz] dark purple, shaded lilac, 50
-—209 Miracle, crimson, tipped with white, 1 oO
210 Mirbel, deep violet, with white border, fine, 1 00
211 Miranda, [Brown] blush white, edged purple, extra, 50
212 Mirabile, . 75
213 Miss Funnel, [Girling] purple, tipped white, good habit, 60
214 Miss Jane, [Richardson], 100
215 Monseigneur Price, incarnate, tj^aed with lilac, fine, 1 00
*---216 Model of Perfection, [Syrod], V?%-r , 75
217 Mons. Walner, [Girling] deep crimson, tipped pure white, fine form 50
218 Mrs. Rushton, [Buist] blush tipped with white 37
219 Mrs. Shelly, [Mitchell] dark rose, shaded lilac cupped, excellent, 50
220 Murillo, [Salters] ruby red, fine, full, 50
221 Nicholas Nickleby, [Cormack] fine bronze, shaded pink, cupped,
extra, 50
222 Nigra et Alba, maroon, touched with white, fine, 1 oO
223 Nihil, bright red, tipped with white, 1 00
224 Noir et blanc, blackish velvety crimson, striped with white,
shaded carmine, fine, 1 00
225 Nonpariel, fine scarlet, 50
226 Northern Beauty, white, changing to yellowish, fine, -' 1 oO
227 Novelty, shady ruby, fine form, ^ 50
228 Nymph, [Schmitz] yellow, tinged with scarlet, '' 50
229 Oakley's Surprise, [Oakley] ruby purple, tipped white, cupped, 50
230 Oddity, [Keynes] grey mottled, striped pink; curious, 2 50
••-•■J:31 Oeillet Triumphant, crimson, striped with white, 1 oo
232 Ophir, [Edwards] yellow, sometimes tipped crimson. 75
.•~.233 Optimus, [Widnall] white tinged pink, centre straw color, beautiful, 1 CO
234 Orange Climax, * 75
236 Orange Perfection, 75
236 Orange Superb, orange, fine form, beautiful, 50
237 Oriental Pearl, blush white, fine, 50
238 Orlando, [Brown] lilac, extra, 1 25
239 Orb, [Widnal] scarlet crimson, very fine, 50
—•240 Painted Lady, white, striped with scarlet, 50
241 Parkmount Rival, bright yellow, 50
242 Paul Pry, [Brown] light ruby, fine, showy, 1 00
243 Paulownia Imperatrice, snowy white, touched with carmine, 1 09
244 Pauline Bidault, pure white profuse flowered, fine, 1 00
245 Phenomenon, [Whales] white, edged lilac, extra, 50
246 Pet Rival, dark crimson, spotted with white, 75
247 Phoenix, [Hedley] deep scarlet, good form, 50
--™"C48 Pickwick, [Connack] dark purple, superb, 50
249 Pierre de Rex, bronze, with lilac border, fine, 1 00
250 Pirolle, fine new French variety, 1 00
251 Pomona, fancy, saffron, shaded with amber, 60
252 Pontiac, [Schmitz] orange edged with red, J^
253 Prince Albert, [Squibb], ' 75
254 " " [Adams] brown, shaded salmon cupped, 75
255 " of Waterloo, [Drummond] shaded red cupped beautiful, 50
JB6 '* of Wales, [Dodds] splendid yellow, 50
257 •♦ *' [Girling] bright purple sBiaded crimson, 75
2
"^258 Prince de Joinville, [Gombault] fine new Prenth vamety, " $1 00
259 Preceptor, fine bright yellow, 37
260 Premier, [Bowmans] yellow cupped, 76
^261 Princess Alice, snow white exquisite form, 1 00
262 Princess de Lamballe, blackish striped with white, 1,00
263 *" Royal, [Horwood] primrose, good form, T6
264 " " [Hudson] pale amber, tipped with pink, SO
265 ' " Sophia Matilda [Basket] 75
266 Proserpine, . , . , ^ 1 22
267 Proteus, primrose, tipped with red, fine, 1 00
i68 Punch, [Dodds] bright purple, striped white, extra, 2 00
269 Purity, [Girling] pure white, fine form, 50
• :570 Purpurea Alba, [Harris] purple, with white stripes, 75
'^1 iSuadricolor, dark maroon, spotted and striped white, beautiful, 1 50
272 ^ueen [Ansel] white, mottled with pink, 50
i73 " [Widnal] peach lilac, fine, 50
. 274 " of Lilacs, [Appleby] fine lilac, 50
275 " of the Isles, [Brown] white, edged crimson, beautiful, 75
.276 •* Mary, [Edwards] blush, cupped, extra, 76
277 '* of Perpetuals, [Girling] silvery peach blossom, unsurpassed
form, 1 ®0
278 " of Roses, [Widnal] pale rosy lilac, extra, 50
279 •* of the Summer, fine new variety, 100
280 *' of Trumps, [Brown] white, tipped purple, fine, 50
281 Raphael, maroon and crimson, fine form, 50
282 Red Cross Knight, new French variety, 1 00
283 Regina, [Gregory^ fine scarlet, 50
284 Revenge, [Cox] fane sulphur, large, 50
285 Red Rover, [Girling] fiery red, extra fine, 60
"286 Rival, [Schmitz] maroon, shaded red, 50
287 Rival Lilac, [Walter], 75
288 Rival Revenge, [Cox] 7o
289 Rival Rose, ..,,,, £2
290 Rival Sussex, [Stanford] dark, fine, 75
•291 Roderick, [Schmitz] crimson, shaded scarlet, 60
292 Robert Burns, [Dodds] dark claret, fine, 1 50
293 Rosalie, ^ , „ 75
294 Rose ti' Amour. [Batt-ur] new and superb, 2 00
295 " [Brown] si.v-ry peach, stiff petals, extra, 2 00
296 Rose Superior, [Girling] bright pink, cupped, extra. 50
297 Rose Unique, [An el] rosy purple, fine form, free bloomer, 1 00
298 Rosetta, [Mayer] ros^, excellent, 50
299 Rouillard, fine new F.prich variety, 1 00
300 Rubina, crimson, fiwn border, fine, 1 00
301 Scarlet Defiance [i (u. ms] very perfect, bright scarlet, 50
302 Scarlet Eclipse, [Widnal] exquisite shape, 76
303 Silvia, [Dubras] rosv ch;:!rry color, tipped with white, beautiful, 1 25
3fl4 Sir E.' Antrobus, [Keynfis] fiery crimson, extra, 8 00
305 Sir J. Astley, liuht purple, , , , . ^ ^ Z?
306 Sir Henry Pc.ttinger, [Drummond] deep plum color, cupped fine, 75
307 Sir R. Pee!, deep crimson, fiiie, 1 <0O
308 Sir J. S. Richardson, raf;y bvrnze, fine, 50
" scarlet edgeu with pink, 75
309 Spitfire, , ,. f^
31« Sphere, [Manwaring] di\rk claret, splendid, 50
311 Standard of Perfection, dark crimson extra fine. 50
.312 Striata formossissima, [Bater] blush white, finely variegated with
crimson, ^
313 Sultana, crimson velvet, red -haded, fine, 1 00
314 Suffolk Hero, [Girling] ^'ark maroon, cupped, S7
315 Trafalgar [King] peach blossom, pink, extra, 75
316 Tricolor. [(Tirlitif.] „ , 76
317 Twyford Perfection, [Young] shaded rose, first rate form, 50
313 Twickenham Rival, bright s. arlet, 76
319 Unique, [An.sel] ycUow, tipped red. P
320 Uxbridge Magnate, [Critleugh] mottled purple, superior form, W
16 -
S2i Ultimatum, [Bavais] bright red, extra, ^ 00
322 Vanguard, [Turner] darH crimson, shaded lilac, 75
323 Vanquisher, [Wood] crimson maroon, round petals, 75
324 Venusta, fine purple, 60
325 Victor, [Widnall] primrose, edged pink, cupped petals, superior, 75
326 Victor, yellow, tipped crimson, fine, 50
327 Victory, [Knight] rich dark crimson, excellent, 50
328 Victory of Sussex [Stanford] superb crimson, large 1 00
329 Violet Perfection, shaded rose, beautiful, 75
330 " [Keynes] deep purple, with vivid violet shade, on
centre of each petal fine form, 75
331 Village Maid, [Catleugh] white, pink shaded, centre deep pink, 75
•332 " [Girling] white and purple beautifully tipped, 50
333 Virgil [Mountjoy] deep maroon, fine form, first rate, 75
334 Viscount Ressigueur, [Dubras,] purple, tipped white, extra, 1 0©
335 Vivid, [Widnal] shaded pink, tipped with red, 75
336 Wanderer, 75
337 Windmill Hill Rival, white, mottled with violet, 50
338 Windsor Rival, scarlet, 50
339 Winterton Rival, fine yellow, splendid,. , 75
■340 William Miller, [Keynes] ^^r, , / JllCi/U-tn^ 1 00
341 Wizard [Keynes] orange, scarlet^ extra fine, 2 60
342 Yellow Defiance, [Cox] very fine yellow, 50
DIRECTIONS FOR THE CULTURE
OF
Bulbous and Tuberous Roots.
Situation — A southern aspect, dry and airy, and sheltered
from the north winds, is preferable tor most bulbs ; but Ane-
mones and Ranunclusses will do better in a situation com-
manding a southern aspect, and which can be protected from
the heat of noon-day.
Soil. — The following compost is most suitable for the Hya-
cinth, Tulip, Crown Imperial, Narcissus, Crocus, Snow-flake,
Iris, Lily, Colchicum, Anemone, Ranunculus, Snow-Drop and
most other bulbs : one-third sand, one-third well-rotted cow-
dung , and one-third good garden mould. Let the beds thus
formed be well dug over to the depth of fifteen or eighteen
inches, that the materials be well mixed together ; a fourth
})art of rotten wood, or vegetable mould from a swamp, may
be added to the above, if conveniently to be obtained, which
will, at all times, be beneficial in giving additional lightness to
the soil.
The various species of the Amaryllis succeed best in a rich
sandy loam ; and the families of the Ixia, Oxalis, Feraria,
Gladiolus, Antholyza, Lachenalia, and most other Cape and
Tropical bulbs, require the soil to be more sandy than for the
generality of other bulbs.
Forming the Beds. — The beds should be raised about four
16
inches above the level of the walks, and moderately arched,
which will afford an opportunity for the superfluous moisture
to run off. Sand (either sea or fresh) strewed in the trench-
es, before and after placing the roots, will be beneficial.
Time of Plantintj. — For the Hyacinth, Tulip, Crown Im-
perial, Squill, Lily, Polyanthus, Narcissus, Double Narcissus,
Jonquil, Ins, Crocus, Colchicum, Star of Bethlehem, Snow
Drop, Snow Flake, Gladiolus, Album, and most other hardy
bulbs, the preferable season for planting is the months of October
and November — and it is well to be observed, that the species
of bulbs above-named (Tulips excepted) will thrive best if not
taken from the ground oftener than every second or third
year. The different species of Feraria, Antholyza, Ixia, Cri-
num, Heemanthus, Eucomis, the tender species of Amaryllis,
Pancratium, and Gladiolus, and most other delicate bulbs,
may be planted during the months of November and Decem-
ber, in pots, when intended to be sheltered during the winter,
or they can be kept in dry sand until April or May, and then
be planted in pots, or in the open ground, when it has become
free from frost, and perfectly settled.
Depth and Distance. — Hyacinths, Persain Fritillary, Mar-
tagon, and other Lilies, and Pseonies, should be planted at the
depth of four inches ; Crown Imperials and Polyanthus Nar-
cissus, five inches ; Tulips, double and single Narcissus, Jon-
quils, Colchicums, Snow Flakes, Bulbous Iris, and Gladiolus,
three inches ; Crocus, Arums, Small Fritillaries, and Snow
Drops, two inches; Ranunculus and Anemone, one and a
half inches ; Dogs-tooth Violet, one inch ; always measuring
from the top of the bulb. The rows should be ten inches
apart, and the roots be placed from four to six inches apart,
in rows, according to their size.
Protection during Winter. — In the Middle and Northern
States, it will, on the approach of Winter, be beneficial, though
not absolutely necessary, to cover the beds with straw, tanner's
bark, withered leaves, or light earth from the woods, (such as
is formed by a decay of foliage,) to the depth of two or three
inches, as it prevents any ill effects which a very severe sea-
son might have upon the roots. This covering must be care-
fully raked off early in the Spring. The Polyanthus Narcissus,
Hoop Petticoat Narcissus, and Arum Dracunculus, being more
tender than other species, require a covering of 5 or 6 inches
of straw or leaves in the manner above detailed.
Taking up Bulbs after Flowering. — About a month after
the bloom is passed, the foliage puts on a yellow decayed ap-
if
pearance. This is the proper season for taking up the roots ;
on doing which the stem and foliage, should be cut off within
an inch of the bulb, leaving the fibrous roots attached to
it. After this preparation, spread them singly in an airy room
to dry, for two or three weeks, then wrap each root carefully
in paper, (the air being injurious) or put them in dry sand
until replanted.
Anemone and Ranunculus. — The soil should be compact
and rich, not light or sandy. A stiff, loamy soil suits them
very well ; and with it there should be mixed one fourth part
of rotten manure, and, in doing this, the earth ought to be
well pulverized. In England they are planted about the 10th
of February ; and here they may with success be planted as
early in the spring as the ground can be worked. We have
had them to succeed well when planted at the end of October,
or early in November, and protected during the winter with
a covering of straw and leaves, which was removed early in
the spring. They will bear a considerable degree of cold, but
our intense frosts destroy them when not protected as above.
They require a moist soil, but not over much so. Heavy
rains injure and rot them ; and the ground selected should be
such as does not retain water and become sodden In dry
weather, they will require frequent watering. When the
roots are taken up after blooming, they should be preserved
in dry sand till replanted.
Culture of Tender Bulbs in Pots, comprising the OxaliSy
Lachenalia, Ixia, Gladiolus, Antholyza, etc., etc. — The man-
agement of these is extremely simple. They should have as
much light, sun and air as possible, and be kept free from
frost. When the foliage is past, and the roots consequently
in a dormant state, they can be either left in the pots, in a
dry situation, without watering, or be taken out and wrapped
in paper, or packed in sand till the ensuing season, at which
period they should be repotted in fresh soil, composed as al-
ready detailed.
Culture of the Amaryllis and I'uherose. — The Amaryllis
longifolia, (both rose colored and white,) is extremely mag-
nificent, and will support our winters by planting the roots at
the depth of six inches from the extremity of the neck of the
bulb. A southern exposure is much to be preferred, the
warmer the better. They will also flourish admirably if
planted in a pond below the point of congelation. The.
Amaryllis Formosissima, vitata, aurea belladona, equestris,
double and single, reginse, psittacina,.«^hnsoni, gigantea-
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Ignescens, and all other spring, summer, and autumn flower,
ing species may, if preferred, be preserved during winter in
boxes of dry sand, and planted out in the open garden at the
end of April, or beginning of May, in a rich sandy loam, where
they will bloom with the utmost splendor. The different
species of Zephyranthes, Crinum, and Pancratium, will suc-
ceed admirably by the same course of culture. In planting
the above-named roots, place the bulb so that one-third of it»
diameter will be above the surface of the ground. This is to
apply to all, except the Amaryllis formosissima or Jacobean
Lily, which should have the bulb covered, leaving the neck
only to project above the surface of the ground. Tuberoses,
and the Feraria tygridia, or Tiger flower, should be planted at
the depth of one inch, the numerous offsets on the former be-
ing first broken off to prevent their impoverishing the main
root and arresting the bloom. The double and striped leaved
Tuberoses are greatly admired ; the latter of these, and the
Common Single flowering, are more certain in their bloom than
the double variety. The species of Feraria are exceedingly
beautiful, and therefore much admired.
Hyacinths and other Bulbs in pots or glasses for winter bloom-
ing. — For this purpose Single Hyacinths, and those designated
as earliest among the Double, are to be preferred. The Poly-
anthus Narcissus, Italian, or Roman Narcissus, Double Nar-
cissus, Double and Single Jonquils, Persian Iris, Crocus, the
winter and spring flowering varieties of the Cyclamen, and the
Double and Single Duke van Thol Tulips, make also a fine ap-
pearance during the winter season. Bulbs intended for bloom-
ing in pots during the winter, should be planted during the
months of October and November, and left exposed to the open
air until the ground begins to freeze, when they should be re-
moved to the Greenhouse or to a warm room. They will
need occasionally moderate waterings before they begin to
vegetate, and when they attain to a growing state should re-
ceive a plentiful supply by pouring it into the saucers. They
should at all times be exposed as much as possible to the sun,
air,and light, to prevent their foliage from growing too long, or
becoming of a yellow hue. Bulbs cultivated after this manner
will mostly blcom in January, and next to the Hyacinth, the
Polyanthus Narcissus, and Double Italian, or Roman Narcissus,
may be ranked among the most desirable for beauty, fragrance,
and easy culture.
Those intended for glasses should be placed in them about
the middle of November, the glasses being previously filled
with pure water, so that the bottom of the bulb may just
^* touch the water ; th^n place them for the first ten days m a
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dark room, to promote the shooting of the roots, after which
expose them to the sun light as much as possible. They will
bloom, however, with little or no sun, but the flowers will be
inferior in color. The water should be changed as often as it
becomes impure, at which period the roots ought to be drawn
entirely out of the glasses and rinsed in clean water, the
glasses being at the same time well washed inside. Rain or
soft water is preferable to that termed hard, but either will
answer the purpose, provided it be perfectly clear Bulbs
that have been forced are of but little value, and require a
considerable period to regain their natural vigor. When re-
moved from the pots or glasses, they should be immersed in
water for a week, and then planted in a soil properly prepaied,
where they will usually commence flowering again the second
year.
DAHLIA, OR GEORGIAN A.
Few of our most rustic plants exact less care than this
splendid native of Mexico. Indeed, so simple is its culture,
that it is already widely disseminated in every part of Europe,
as well as in the West Indies, South America, etc., in all of
which it has been found to succeed. It will thrive in any
good soil, but as is the case with other plants held in great es-
timation, amateurs bestow more care on its culture than is ab-
solutely required, and have adopted particular rules for that
object. The roots are tuberous, and towards the last of April
they begin to push out young shoots at the base of the stem
of the previous year. At this period, or in May, they should
be planted ; they will, however, succeed perfectly well if this
is deferred till June, but will not come so soon into flowering.
Plants grown in pots should not be planted until the frosts
have entirely subsided. In England they usually, from choice,
plant the Dahlia in poor, gravelly soil, in order to render it
more dwarf in stature, and this course may have its advan-
tage in a humid atmosphere. In our own country, however
where the heat of summer is excessive, and where we are
sometimes visited by severe drought, the Dahlia would often
be absolutely blighted, unless the soil were suflScientiy rich
and retentive of moisture. When planted in a generous »oiI
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our ciimate is so extremely congenial to its habits ; that it ex-
pands with the utmost luxuriance, attaining a degree of beauty
in its development, if not unequalled, at least not to be sur-
passed.
For the gratification of amateurs, we annually plant speci-
men beds covering two or three acres, comprising all the rarest
varieties, for the purpose of inspeciion and selection. It will
be perceived that our collection is particularly rich in the
splendid Variegated, Mottled, Spotted, and Shaded varieties.
The course we have adopted for its culture, although ex-
tremely simple, has been eminently successful, and the direc-
tions we shall now give are in accordance therewith. Make
the ground mellow to the depth of eighteen inches, digging in
at the same time a liberal supply of manure. Plant the dwarf
kinds at three, and the tall ones at four feet distant ; and
before pLicing the roots, dig in a shovel full of manure at each
hole destined to receive them. The root should be placed
two inches beneath the surface — measuring from the base of
the old stem. Most persons allow but one stalk to grow and
of course select the strongest — cutting away the weaker ones.
When planted along a walk or avenue, a triple range presents
a very beautiful appearance, the most dwarf being selected for
the first row, those of greater stature for the second, and
the tallest for the third row — indeed this manner of arrange-
ment may be extended to five or six rows. Another mode is
to plant them in clumps, either circular, square, or as the
taste may suggest, the tallest varieties being selected for the
centre. In either of these arrangements, a judicious selection
of the various colors is requisite, in order to unite to their
brilliant display, the advantage of a tasteful combination.
When the plants are about a foot high, a pole should be
placed by each, proportioned to the usual height it attains,
which should be driven into the ground about a foot from the ■
stalk, so as not to interfere with the roots. The poles or
stakes will necessarily vary from three to eight feet in height
above the surface ; and be firmly placed, should penetrate the
ground from twelve to eighteen inches. Those for the taller
plants will require of course to be of greater thickness and
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strength than such as are designed for the more dwarf varietfes.
The work of driving the poles may be more easily effected
immediately after a rain, when the ground is moist.
As the plants advance in growth, it will become necessary
to tie the stalks firmly to the poles to guard against the effects
of winds and storms. For this purpose, common bass m.at-
ting, or any other soft ligature is to be preferred. The
branches being extremely brittle, are subject to be broken in
severe gales when not supported. Some persons train their
Dahlias on a trellis, which affords security to every branch,
and presents at the same time a fine effect. It is only in very
exposed situations that the extreme caution is required of ty-
ing every branch ; and in cities and in other well sheltered
locations far less care will suffice in this respect. It is
deemed beneficial to trim ofi' the lateral shoots nearest the
ground, to a certain height in proportion to the growth of the
plant ; say for dwarfs twelve inches, and for other varieties
eighteen, increasing to twenty-four inches for the tallest.
Some cultivators thin out about half the number of upper
branches, in order to add to the strength of the remaining
ones, and to increase the size and beauty of the flowers.
Wintering Dahlias. — As soon as the frost has killed the
tops, cut them off, take up the roots, and dry them for two or
three days in the sun, after which place them on shelves in a
cellar perfectly dry and free from frost, or pack them in dry
sand, where they may remain until the period for spring plan-
ting. Moisture is destructive to them, and in a damp cellar
or room they are very liable to rot ; but in a dry one, not a
single root will be injured, if kept free from frost.
Selection and Transportation. — When the selection is left
to us, such an assortment will be selected as will present a
pleasing combination of color, form, height, etc. When
packed for transportation from September to May, they occu-
py so little space that a great number may be comprised in a
small compass, and they can thus be transported to any dis-
tance.
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ASSORTMENTS OF PLANTS.
The Proprietors will supply the following classes of plants
in large or small assortments, at very reduced rates.
Camelia Japonica, or Japan Rose, of 300 varieties, at very
low rates in assortments, varying from $100 to 150 per hun-
dred plants, and from $12 to $24 per dozen. Some new^ and
very rare varieties at higher rates. For the names of the en-
tire collection, see GreeBhouse Catalogue, No. 4.
Roses, above 1600 most splendid and select varieties of
every class, as enumerated in the Catalogue of Roses, com-
prising the Chinese Daily, Tea, Bourbon, Nosette, Damask
Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Chinese, Hybrid Bour-
bon, Scotch, Musk, Microphylla, Lawrencia, Macartne}^,
Multiflora, Banksian, Provence, French, Damask, and other
fine classes of Roses. Of these, 8^,000 plants are now ready
for delivery and to accommodate the proprietors of Nurseries
and other venders, the following offer is made : —
Roses will be supplied at $25 per 100 for cash sent with
the order, each hundred comprising 25 to 50 real good and
fine kinds, selected by the proprietors from those varieties of
which they have a plentiful stock, (and not for inferiority,)
half to be Chinese Daily, Tea, Nosette, Bourbon, and the
Perpetual classes, and the other half of the Hybrid Chinese,
Multiflora, Provence, Damask, French, and other classes, or,
if preferred, the whole to be of either of these two divisions.
Geraniums, of 200 varieties, comprising above 100 that
are entirely new, and remarkable for the magnitude of their
flowers, and for the brilliant and varied hues which distinguish
them, at $6 and $4 50 per dozen, and $36 and $25 per 100.
Passion Flowers, of 30 species and varieties, including the
different Scarlet flowerino; kinds. Also a great assortment of
Fuchsias, Achimenes, and Calcilarias.
Magnolias. — The entire collection, comprising all the spe-
cies and varieties known. Plants of the Conspicua and
Soulangiana varieties, of blooming size, and all at reduced
prices. Every species and variety of Magnolia is hardy ex-
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cept three, the fuscata, annonaefolia, and puniila, and all will
be found enumerated and described in Catalogue No. 2, ex-
cept the three named, -which are in No. 4,
Chinese Azaleas, of 75 varieties, comprising the most
brilliant colors, and which during their bloom in the winter
months, present a display second only in brilliancy and variety
of hues to the Camellia family, as enumerated in Catalogue
No. 2., and also about 30 new varieties recently imported, of
which a list will be sent to applicants. Many fine kinds are
sold at $6, $4 50, and $3 per dozen.
Hardy Azaleas, of above 80 magnificent varieties, embrac-
ing the most choice and rare that could be selected from the
collections of Europe and America.
Chrysanthemums, above 100 varieties, as enumerated in
Catalogue No. 2, and at the low prices therein stated, inclu-
ding 30 new and very splendid varieties just imported and
never before offered to the public.
Greenhouse Plants will be supplied in assortments of 25,
50, or 100 or more plants, each a distinct species or variety,
at very reasonable rates, and such omitted as the applicant
already possesses.
Hardy Herbaceous Flowering Plants will also be supplied
in assortments of 25 or 20 species or more, at moderate prices.
Carnations, Picotees, etc. — We have the satisfaction to an-
nounce that we have succeeded in obtaining from the various
European collections above 200 varieties of this most beauti-
ful class of plants, the most of which will be ready for deliv-
ery the present autumn, and are comprised in Catalogue No.
2. The expense has been very great, as in some cases we
have imported 100 to 200 plants without obtaining more than
five or six alive from each hundred. We oflfer assortments at
$50, $37 50, $30, and $25 per 100 plants, and at $6, $4 50,
and $3 per dozen, according to their beauty and rarity.
Paeonies, Primroses, Polyanthus, Auriculas, Cowslips,
Daisies, Iris, Hemerocallis, Phlox, Violets, Verbenas, and
other interesting classes of Herbaceous Plants, see Catalogue
No. 2.
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GARDEN, AGRICULTURAL & FLOWER SEEDS.
The Catalogue of this department is very extensive, and
yfe announce to all venders of Seeds, that we will supply
every variety desired at very low wholesale rates, our prices
being from 25 to 50 per cent, less than are usually charged,
our desire being to present great inducements to those who
will make prompt or sure arrangements for payment.
We will also supply Garden and Flower seeds put up for
retailing at $35 for. 1000 parcels, for sure pay on a credit
of 6 months, or $30 for cash sent with the order.
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