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I again hand you my revised and enlarged annual Plant and Seed Catalogue. It contains a very
complete list of all the best and most desirable varieties of Greenhouse Plants, Flower and Garden
Seeds, Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Small Fruits, &c. It is with the growth and development of a
rapidly increasing trade that enables me to lay before you my new edition, which is larger and more
complete than any I have before offered.

Another year has rapidly passed, and produced many new and valuable Novelties, which contain
more real merit than any before offered, to which I invite special attention. Geranium, New Life,
with its brilliant striped scarlet and white flowers; New Tea Rose, American Banner, which is most im
beautifully striped white and deep crimson, are the most wonderful plants that nature has produced} i
they are treasures long hoped for, but until now never realized. There are alsc many other valuable ~ z,
varieties of new Roses, Geraniums, Coleus, Begonias and Fuchsias. Of Flower Seeds, German,

Asters, Double Balsams, Double Hollyhocks, Petunias, Double Portulaccas, Pansies, Geraniums and
Verbenas are imported form the largest and most reliable growers in the world. Being in regular com- e
munication with our foreign cultivators in England, France and Germany, also America, I am contin- B
ually receiving the latest Novelties from these countries, and customers can be supplied as fast as they -

appear, if worthy of merit.

- Being the largest Commercial Florist in the State, with seven large Greenhouses, having added one ae
the past season, and with my new office and seed store, 1am able to supply, with promptness, the wants. t
of my customers with a larger and better assortment, at the lowest possible rates. Yerbenas and Roses
being a leading specialty, and all in a very fine condition, with my immense stock, I am confident deal
ers will find it an object to deal with me, Terms given on application, and a reasonable amount of Cata-
logues supplied dealers free for their customers. Special attention is given to Plants:by mail. If
ordered by express, much larger Plants will be sent—the express always to be paid by the purchaser.
Special rates given to parties wanting plants in quantities for bedding purposes. Orders from unknown
parties sent C. O. D., unless accompanied with cash or good references. :No charge for boxes or pack-

ing on orders to the amount of $1 and. upwards. ’
SEEDS.

The culture of Seeds offered in this Catalogue has been derived from practical experience and
thorough attention to the different details of Market Gardening and Floriculture in this vicinity, which
gives me special advantages and enables me to judge practically of the varieties, while my Greenhouses
and grounds afford the means of testing the purity and germinating qualities. The greatest care is
used to obtain fresh and reliable seed, as:I do not sell a seed that I do not. believe to be true to name
and kind. In the varieties selected, I have confined myself to only the best sorts, that will most likely
meet the demand in general, omitting the undesirable kinds rather. than to increase the size of my
Catalogue with a large assortment of worthless varieties.

My stock of Garden and Flower Seeds is very complete. Special attention is devoted to this im-
portant branch of my business. The ‘Turnip, Carrot, Mangold, and Sugar Beet cannot fail to give
perfect satisfaction under ordinary culture, and I offer special rates to parties wanting them in quanti-
ties. The Flower Seeds offered that are not of my own growing are obtained from the most reliable
growers in Europe and America.

I would ask if goods are not received in due course, my customers will write to that effect, as on
several occasions a customer has provided himself elsewhere, thinking I was not attentive to his order,
when the name and address had been omitted. :

I make it a rule to give more attention to the quality of my seed than low prices. I sell and exer-
cise special care to send none but what are fresh and true to name, and should any complaints be made,
if, after having made reasonable allowances for the ground being too wet, too cold, too dry, or from bad
planting, there still remains a reasonable doubt that the trouble is in the seed, I will give to the cus-
tomer, without charge, a new supply of seed equal in value to what he purchased. I mean to deal with
my customers in an honest, manly way, and can only ask the same from them, and I am determined not
to be undersold by any reliable house. My customers will please notice the liberal reduction of many
of the leading varieties of Flower and Garden Seeds. ,

All Seed packages not exceeding four pounds in weight, will be sent by mail, postage paid, unless
otherwise noted, with the exception of Peas, Bean's and Corn; 20 cents per quart must be added to pay
postage. Be particular to always write the order plainly, and give Postoffice, County and State All
money to the amount of $1 and upwards, if sent by Postoffice Order, Registered Letter, Cashier Check,
on New Yerk or Boston, will be at my risk, and I will guarantee the safe arrival of all packages to any
part of the United States. Discount on Seed. See page 31.

CUT FLOWERS.

Special attention given to the arranging of flowers for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, &c. Bouquets,
Wreaths, Crosses, Crowns, Anchors, Smilax, furnished in the neatest possible manner.

Address all orders to

Os, EAL DANG

Seedsman and Florist,
3 : BRATTLEBORO, VT.
{S-Omitted on page 30, twenty Verbenas for $1, by mail or express.

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NEW SINGLE GERANIUMS.

New Life. No Geranium introduced since the appearance of the first double varie-

ties can be compared with this for novelty and distinctness. The flowers are of
the most brilliant scarlet, every floret being irregularly but boldly striped white
after the style of a Carnation. The plant is dwarf in habit and very free, with
its novel and striking flowers, being always in bloom, and answering as well for
a pot plant in winter as a bedder in summer, flowering freely at all seasons. It
has been awarded several certificates of merit, and no one who has seen it can
doubt its great value and usefulness. Its sale will never cease until it is seen in
every window. Seecut. 75 cents each.

ite Vesuvius. A new Geranium which will prove a valuable addition to our list
of white flowers, blooming freely both winter and summer. It is a dwarf
grower, and the best white bedding Geranium yet obtained. Throughout the
summer the flowers are puré white, but they become beautifully oculated with
pink in the autumn, when the blooms are very attractive. 60 cents each

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Salmon Vesuvius. Tuis variety, in common with New Life and White Vesuvius, are
sports from Vesuvius, a bright scarlet bedder, and all retain the dwarf, free
blooming habit of their parent. The flowers of this sort are of a salmon color,
suffused with coral, white eye. A new colorin bedding Geraniums. 60 cts. each.

Dr. John Denny. Here we have the nearest approach to a blue Geranium yet
raised. ‘‘ The flower is irreproachable in size, shape and substance.” Color, a.
rich purplish-magenta, often having a decidedly bluish cast, At the base of the
two upper petals is a blotch of rich orange-scarlet, contrasting finely with the
balance of the flower. Both the truss and the individual florets are very large
and freely produced. It is probably the most beautiful of all the varieties of
which we have any knowledge. $1 each.

Guinea. Dr. John Denny is a closer approach than any heretofore made to a purple
or blue Geranium, and in this variety we have a long step in the direction of a
yellow Zonale. The blooms are of a brilliant orange-yellow color, having a
much more decided flush of yellow than seen in Jealousy. The flowers are
quite large and finely formed. 75 cents each.

Mr. Parker. Color, a brilliant purple-scarlet; a fine flower and well formed. It is
a very free bloomer, and the trusses are very large. A beautiful and attractive ©
Geranium; of good habit. 75 cents each.

SINGLE GERANIUMS OF 1878.

The new varieties named below are the productions of celebrated hybridisers, mostly
French, and are offered this year for the first time in this country. Price, 60
cents each.

Conference. Dwarf and very free; enormous trusses of large, purple amaranth
flowers, shaded with deep velvety-red; much brighter on the upper petals.
Count Cavour. Salmon-red, shaded violet with a blotch of orange-svarlet at the base

of the upper petals: large, round flowers, in fine trusses; a beautiful sort.

Delegue de Paris. Very deep analine-red, upper petals tinted with fiery scarlet; a
magnificent flower.

Deuil National. Large, deep vermilion flowers, in immense trusses; plant dwarf and
branching; a splendid Geranium.

lilustre Citoyen,, Dark orange-red, centre whitish lilac; flowers and trusses large;

excellent. *

La Fontaine. White, shaded with rosy-lilac; fine trusses of flowers.

Madame Boselle. Tender rosy-salmon, the base of the upper two petals marked with
white; flowers of beautiful form, in large trusses. '

Madame Danelle. Large and perfectly formed flower; clear, delicate rose, the upper
petals strongly marked with white; large trusses; a magnificent variety.

Madame Rampler. Fine, clear white, veined with purple; extremity of the petals
snow-white; very fine trusses; quite distinct.

‘Madame Recamier, Large, round flowers of perfect shape; deep, rich crimson;
large trusses, remaining long in perfection; magnificent flower.

Mlle Aline de Frileuse. Brilliant orange-scarlet; spherical trusses of great size.

Rose Unique. Large trusses, of an incarnate rose color, rayed with white in the
centre, reverse of petals violet; new in color.

Double Iny Leaf Geranium, ‘‘ Ansel T. Simmons.” A fine new variety, resembling
the old Pelatum Elegans in style and freedom of growth. Flowers very double
and of fine shape; white, flushed with lavender, upper petals marked with
purplish-black. Trusses of good size and very freely produced, remaining in
flower the whole season. $1 each.

Golden Tricolor Geraniwm, ‘‘ Emily.” Very distinct. Partaking of the character of
both the bronze and golden tricolor types, having the beautiful marking of the
“‘Mrs. Pollock” stamp, and the stronger growth of the bronzes. $1 each.

Double Tricolor Geranium, ‘‘ Harmonie.” . Hitherto the flowers of all our tricolor
Geraniums have been single, and this is the first variety bearing double flowers.
The plant is a vigorous grower, with large, smooth, clear green leaves, which
are marked witha broad zone of bronze and regularly edged with creamy white.
Flowers orange-salmon, quite double, and harmonizing well with the foliage.
A valuable acquisition. $1 each.

New Double White Pelargonium, ‘‘ Bridal Bouquet.” This charming variety is one of
the finest novelties of the year. The plant is of moderate growth and resembles

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a common Zonale Pelargonium, with round leaves and branching habit, throw-
ing up good trusses of magnificent pure white flowers. Each pip resembles a
miniature bridal bouquet. The lower petals are of fine substance and form,
quite round, while the centre is raised oval, the exact shape of a bridal bouquet.
7a cents each.

New Double White Pelargonium, ‘‘ Madame Amelia Baltet.” An excellent and dis-
tinct variety, having pale green foliage and pure white double flowers, borne in
compact trusses, well above'the foliage; excellent for bedding or pot culture; a
decided acquisition in double whites, and especially adapted for bouquets, etc.
35 cents each. ; . .

Scented Geranium, “ Mrs. Taylor.” A distinct variety of the Scented Geranium,
with a strong rose fragrance, and large, deep scarlet flowers of the Hybrid Pre-
petual class. Combining, as it does, free-flowering qualities with fragrant
foliage, it is very useful for summer cut-flowers, and as a pot-plant for winter,
it cannot be surpassed. 30 cents each. .

NEW COLEUS.

Pictus. A novel and attractive plant; very distinct. The ground color of the
foliage is green, with large blotches or patches of yellow, which is frequently
the prevailing color of the leaf; in the direction of the veins run broad mark-
ings of rich brown, which turn to bright red over the yellow surface, producing
agay appearance. The leaf is boldly and deeply laciniated, the edges being
bordered with chocolate color. A most beautiful pot or bedding plant. Price,
25 and 35 cents each.

Multicolor. Like the above, this is a new species, coming from the Soloman Island.
Its leaves are also deeply laciniated. In color it is remarkable for the number
of rich shades of crimson, red and rose, into which the leaves sport; some of
the leaves have a yellow ground color, marked red or rose. Several prizes have
been awarded this remarkable plant, the numerous colors of the foliage produc-
ing a novel and bizarre effect. 25 cents each.

Kentish Fire. Leaf tribolate, deeply serrated; centre of leaf bright vermilion and
crimson, changing to carmine, edged and suffused with a dark metallic green.
This superb variety was introduced by the distinguished English Florist, H.
Cannell, and has created quite a stir in horticultural circles in Europe. It is
without doubt, the grandest acquisition to New Coleus that has as yet been in-
troduced. Its sale will not cease until every plant-lover procures one; no de-
scription could do it justice. $1.50 each. . .

George Bunyard. is a very fine variety, habit robust, leaves of good size; its midrib
veins and connecting veinlets are of a deep carmine color. The upper surface
of the leaf is of a bronzy crimson, edged with yellow and green. 75 cts. each.

Triomphe de Lierval. Ueaves large, obovate form; upper surface of leaves dark
age yellow, edged with purple, the midrib and veins under the leaf being

eeply marked with purple. 75 cents each. - .

Lord Falmouth. One of the best of our recent importation. The coloring of the
foliage is rich and varied in shades and markings of crimson, yellow, orange and
green, being seen in the same plan. 75 cents each.

Fascination. A new and elegant type. The light is rich carmine or rose, the dark,
deep bronze. The markings are always constant and regular, and never vary.
This is an entirely new style of Coleus, and is certain to ‘be universally ad-

mired. $1 each.
NEW ROSES OF 1878.
THE FIRST TIME OFFERED IN THIS COUNTRY.

New Striped Tea Rose, ‘‘ American Banner.’* The most wonderful novelty that has
ever occured among plants. It originated near Boston, Mass., by Mr. Cart-
wright, two years ago. Isa sport from Bon Silene, but bears no resemblance
to it whatever except fragrance. The leaves are small, thick and leathery, en-
tirely distinct from any other rose; buds of medium size, regularly striped and
blotched with carmine and white, like a carnation. Mr. Henderson says he has

. given it all kinds of treatment during the past eight months, and has not the
slightest doubt it will remain constant in its striped character; is exceedingly free
blooming, every shoot producing a bud whether planted in open ground or
grown for winter. Price, small plants $4 each.

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Tea Rose, ‘La Princess Vera.’ A vigorous Tea Rose; flowers very large and full,

' perfectly double. Color, creamy white, outer petals copper yellow. It produ-
ces large pointed buds resembling those of Marie Guillott in shape, but much
larger, rivaling Marechal Niel in size. This Rose will becomea standard variety,
being indeed a true princess among flowers. 75 cents each.

Clement Nabonnand. Another Tea Rose from the south of France, promises to
prove an excellent variety for winter blooming. The flowers, which are pro-
duced in great abundance, are somewhat more double than Safrano and very
handsome in bud. The outer row of petals are shaded with rosy lilac, the in-
ner ones, which show beautifully asthe bud increases in size, are creamy yel-
low. A vigorous grower. ‘75 cents.

Comtesse de Caserta. Flowers large, with thick petals, not very double, but yielding
fine buds of a bright copper red passing to magenta. ‘‘As flowering here, about
as full as Madame Falcot, with long buds of a bright magenta color; not a
show rose, but splendid for boquets.” A vigorous grower and free bloomer.
7o cents.

Comtesse de Panisse. - Large, well-formed flowers, very double. Color, copper shad-
ed with violet, the outer petals bright carmine One of the largest Tea Roses;
a noble flower. 50 cents.

New Tea Rose, ‘‘Madame Welche.” The plant is vigorous and erect in habit, branch-
ing regularly, with large handsome foliage. The flowers are very large and
double, well formed; color,soft apricot yellow with a dark orange center, some-
times shaded with copper red, the blooms are borne upright on strong stems,
and never fail to expand, even when forced in winter, A free and continuous
bloomer; ‘“The most beautiful variety of its shade.” This beautiful Rose ob-
tained the first prize at the Lyons, France, Rose exhibition in 1876. $1 each.

Reine Marie Henriette, ‘‘This flower was obtained by the artificial hybridizing of
the climbing Tea Rose, Madame Benard, (a seedling from Gloire de Dijon), and
the hybrid perpetual, General Jacqueminot.’ ‘‘Reine Marie Henriette—Gloire
de Dijon with red flowers. A vigorous climbing shrub, with stout green wood,
firm and a little thorny. Foliage deep green; flowers large,full and well-formed;
fine cerise red. - This superb plant is as yet unique in the series of Gloire de
Dijon Tea Roses.” A bright, free blooming companion for Marechal Niel
and Gloire de Dijon has long been desired, but nothing of the kind has been
heretofore offered. We think it highly probable that this new Rose will prove
hardy. Should we find it a free blooming climber to train over the porticos
and verandas of our northern homes, it will indeed, as has been prophesied in
regard to it, ‘‘“open a new epoch in the world of flowers.” Budded plants ready

_ May 1st, $1.75 each.

Hybrid Tea Rose, ‘‘Madame Alexandre Bernaiz.”’ Of the same type as La France,
like it blooming freely and continuously throughout the season. Flowers large
and finely formed; full. Color, rich, glossy rose, very deep in autumn; the
border of the petals often lined with white. This rose belongs toa class much
sought for, and every addition to which meets with a cordial reception; with
the freedom of bloom characteristic of the Teas, and yet able to withstand
our cold winters. 75 cents each.

Hybrid Perpetual Rose, ‘‘Mabel Morrison.” A new hybrid perpetual Rose offered by
the raiser for the first time last spring. Flowers pure white, large and perfect-
ly formed, petals thick and waxy; very double; a vigorous grower; a thorough
Hybrid Perpetual. A free bloomer, the flowers opening readily on even small
plants; a splendid variety for furnishing white flowers in winter as it forces
finely. $1 each.

Boteldiew. Another new Hybrid Perpetual. Beautiful bright cherry red of extra
large size, finely formed; very full; opening well; a free bloomer and vigorous
grower. ‘This splendid variety which often attains the size of Paul Neron, and
is the finest Rose of its size in cultivation. $1 each.

Cannes La Coquette. Flowers very large, full and well formed; of a new color very
difficult to describe, salmon shaded a brick red. A seedling from La France,
which it resembles in habit, size and foliage, but quite distinct in color. 60
cents each.

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PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. Vv

CHOICE AND RARE PLANTS.

NEW CLIMBING HYDRANGEA \WSchizophragma Hydrangeoides.)

Mr. Thomas Hogg, to whom we are so much indebted for many other Japan
plants, describes it as clinging to trees to the height of fifty feet,producing corymbs
of white flowers of the size of ordinary Hydrangeas. It clings exactly like Ivy,
and one can imagine the effect of a wall or tree so covered, while in full: bloom.
Like all Japan plants of that character, it, no doubt, will prove entirely hardy.
Price, 50 cents each.

NEW WHITE HYDRANGEA, “Thomas Hogg.”

The flower heads, when well-grown, often measure 15 inches in diameter. It is
equally hardy as the old garden Hydrangea, and will be found to.be a valuable
plant for cemetery decoration. It has obtained certificates of merit from all the
leading Horticultural Socicties, as the best new plant exhibited. 1st size, 6 inch
pots, stock plants, 50 cents each; 2nd size, 3 inch pots, 25 cents each.

CAPSIDIUM FILICIFOLIUM.

An elegant climber of rapid growth, for greenhouse culture, the leaves of which
much resemble the fronds of a fern, in miniature, giving it an unusually graceful
appearance. It may be grown as a pot plant, or trained to the rafters. Very desir-
able ‘Price, 50 cents each. : : ARES

LYGODIUM SCANDENS, (Japanese Climbing Fern.)

A most graceful climbing plant, growing from one to fifty feet, as desired. It is
quite as easy of culture as the Smilax, and will no doubt be largely used for similar
uses. Price, 25 cents each.

POLYPODIUM KERRUDRIANOM, or New Sandwich Island Fern.

A new and remarkable Fern, the gem among fifty varieties received from the
Sandwich Islands. From its manner of growthit is peculiarly adapted for culture
in hanging baskets. Of a drooping habit, it first sends out a number of ' woolly
fronds of a dark brown color, giving but little indication of the elegant mass of
verdure which soon follows. After the rope-looking fronds \have: attained to the
length of from twelve to fifteen inches, they unroll and become a. beautiful. bright
green, and continue to grow until they are from five to six feet long. Plants in
4-inch pots, 50 cents each. ,

PASSIFLORA QUADRANGULARIS VARIEGATA.

This magnificent passion vine is one of the handsomest greenhouse or conserva-
tory climbers)as yet introduced. Its habit of growth is similar’ to the old variety,
P. Elata. The foliage is beautifully variegated with a rich golden yellow color.
Price, 75 cents each.

NEW VARIEGATED COBEA, ARGENTEA VARIEGATA.
Is far superior to the common C. Variegata, the markings are clearer white. Isa

. much stronger growth, and is more easily propagated. Price, 50 cents each.

PERPETUAL WHITE MOSS ROSE.

One of the finest varieties of white Moss Roses, usually blooming two or three
times during the spring, summer and fall months; is perfectly hardy, standing our
winters without protection; is fine for planting out in cemeteries. Price, strong
plants, 50 cents to $1 each, Young plants by mail or express, 35 cents .each.

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APPLE-BLOSSOM PELARGONIUM.

One of the best and most free blooming varieties of Pelargoniums: grown, com-
mencing to bloom early in the winter and continuing all summer. Its color is
white, the two upper petals being delicately shaded with rose. Price, 25, 35 and

50 cents each.
NEW CARNATION, ‘‘Lord Clyde,”

A new seedling of merit; white, striped, rosy carmine; one of the best winter

bloomers. Price, 50 cents each.

Carnation. New Double White Perpetual,
“Peter Henderson.” This new vari-
ety is by far the best sort yet intro-—
duced. It will produce twice the
number of flowers, of twice the size

of any other. Flowers will not burst
and fade like many other sorts, but
will remain on the plant two weeks
without fading or bursting. Each
stem goes to bloom with five to seven
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Carnation, ‘‘Marie Crouse.” A beautiful
new French Carnation; large, creamy-
white flower, fantastically lined and
blotched with the brightest carmine-
red. Petals will frequently come en-
tirely white, excepting two broad CARNATION, ‘‘PETER HENDERSON.”
stripes of bright carmine, giving the flower a peculiar jaunty appearance. A
free bloomer. 50 cents each.

WINTER-BLOOMING TEA ROSES.

Tea Rose, ‘‘Niphetus.” 'This is the Rose par-excellence. Colorof the purest white,
large, full, fragrant, now largely grown for winter flowers. It grows dwarf
and compact, and flowers in great profusion, nearly every shoot producing a
bud. Price, 1st size, 50 cents each; 2d size, 30 cents each.

White Tea Rose, ‘‘Cornelia Cook. ” The buds are of the most perfect form, tea scent-
ed, and of the largest size. It is now one of the most valuable Roses for win-
ter use; it sold at the holidays last year in New York for $6 per dozen buds, or
five times the price of any other Tea Roses. Price, 1st size, 50 cents each; 2d
size, 30 cents each. Ban

New Rose, ‘‘Perle de Jardin.”” The buds of this Rose are nearly equal to those of
Marshal Niel, but as it is a true tea bush Rose, and not a climber, (having the °
habit of Safrona somewhat), it is more valuable for general purposes, blooming
freely when planted out from young plants the first season, which the Marshal
Niel will never do. Color deep yellow; buds large, full, and finely formed.

Dike EUG, Ast size, 00 cents each; 2d size, 30 cents each.

La Chamoise. In color it is superior to Safrano, but surpasses that favorite variety
as a flower producer. Price, grown in 214 inch pots, 25 cents each; in 4 inch
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Douglas. A free blooming, deep, rich crimson variety, a color very scarce of this
class. I consider it far superior to Duchess of Edinburgh as a flower producer.
Grown in 24¢ inch pots, 25 cents each; in 4 inch pots, 35 cents. ,

Yellow Tea. One of the best and most profitable as a winter bloomer. I. have thor-
oughly tested, and cannot too highly recommend it. It is similar to Isabella
Sprunt, but by far superior as a flower producer. Price, 20and 35 cents each.

La France. A beautiful satin pink, outer petals pale flesh ‘color. Flowers large
and globular; very fragrant; an excellent variety for forcing. Price, 20 and 35
cents each. ;

New Tea Rose, ‘‘ Duchess of Edinburgh.” For the first time we have got a bright
crimson color with Tea fragrance. It has now been introduced two years and
that trial of it has produced a demand for it unequalled. It,somewhat resem-
bles the well-known Rose, ‘‘General Jacquimenot,” withthe advantage of being
monthly and having a true Tea odor. Price, 25 and.50 cents each.

AQUILEGIA CHRYSANTHA.

From the Rocky Mountains. One of the finest of our perennial plants, and _per-
fectly hardy. Its large, golden-yellow, long-spurred flowers are produced in great
abundance, in summer. “It is a strong growing species, forming a bushy: plant 31g
feet in height. Price, 30 cents-each.’

BEGONIA FREBELLI.

A distinct species, tuberous rooted, sent out last season only in limited geontitics
and at high rates. It throws up flower stems to the height of eighteen inches; the
flowers, which are two inches in length, are formed in graceful panicles; colors on
the most dazzling scarlet. It is entirely distinct from any other known species. It
flowers from April to July, and is a most valuable plant for the florist as it is in
flower all through the selling season. Price, 1st size, 60 cents each; $6 per dozen.
2d size, 30 cents each; $3 per dozen.

BEGONIA REX.

We offer twelve distinct new varieties, allof the most approved types, selected
from, probably, the finest collection in the country. Price, 40 cents each.

DOUBLE WHITE OLEANDER.

The Double White Oleander is quite a,scarce plant.. The flowers are pure white,
double, but on small plants are not well developed, and purchasers must therefore
not be disappointed if the flowers at first are not perfect. Price,.50 cents each.

FUCHSIAS, NEW AND CHOICE VARIETIES.

SELECTED FROM A LARGE ENGLISH COLLECTION WHICH I IMPORTED IN 1878.
READY MAY I8T. .

Fuschia, Yellow. Two New Varieties with entirely new colors possessing flowers of
orange yellow. Price, 50 cents each.

Aurora Superba. Tube and sepals rich salmon, corolla large spreading, of a dis-
tinct orange scarlet highly suffused with yellow; fine habit; free bloomer; a first
class and distinct variety. Price, 50 cents each.

Polyhymnia. Vigorous kind and strong; graceful drooping habit; free bloomer ;
tube and petals rich orange scarlet; corolla, golden or ange.

OTHER NEW FUSCHIAS.

Earl of Beaconsfield. Flowers freely produced in sprays three inches long; and are
of great substance; tube and sepals, light rosy carmine, and corolla, deep car-
mine; a good decorative plant either for pot culture or conservatory.

Rainbow. Variegated leaves, rose white and crimson on a light green ground; flow-
ers double, white ; corolla, tube and sepals, carmine. , Price, $1 each.

Champion of the World. The lar gest blooms of any we yet possess; tubes short; se-
pals very broad and of great substance, well reflexed and a most beautiful
coral red. Corolla is of immense size; and as it expands, forms two thirds’ of a
perfect ball. Color is of the most intense bright dark purple. Free, tall grow-

VIII C. E. ALLEN’S

er, and is one of the most remarkable Fuschias for size, ever sent out.
_ Price, 50 cents. ~
Miss Lucy Finns. After the introduction of that splendid double white corolla Fus-

_° «chia, Mrs. H. Cannell, one would suppose nothing would be left to be further
desired, but the immense size of the blooms of this variety, equal to Champion
of the World,invite a special commendation. Habit,one of the dwarfest and most
graceful among Fuchsias; corolla pure white, very double and immense size;
tube and sepals, coral red; a few blooms cannot fail to create quite a sensation
In any greenhouse. Price, 50 cents each.

Mrs. H. Cannel. One of the greatest lifts in bringing the double white corolla to
perfection, and equal to the darker kinds, both in habit, size and growth, ever
yet introduced, and is unquestionably a most valuable acquisition. The whole
appearance of the plant much resembles the dark corolla, Avalanche, which is
universally considered the best variety in cultivation. Price, 25 cents each.

Convent Garden White. The best market and decorative variety ever sent out.
Price, 30 cents. ~

Mrs. J. Lye. Free bloomer; habit strong and branching. One of the best pyramidal
Fuchsias. Price, 30 cents. 1

Swanley Gem. Free bloomer and splendid habit; tube and sepals coral scarlet. re-
flexed; corolla rose color; frilled shape. Price, 30 cents.

Crown Prince of Russia, Dark tube and sepals finely reflexed; color intense scarlet;
violet blue corolla; pyramidal habit; fine bloomer. Price, 30 cents.

Prince of Orange. Good habit and flower; a fine market variety; sepals scarlet; co-
rolla purple. 30 cents.

Try mye O/ Qneof the best varieties for any purpose; purple corolla, scarlet sepals.

cents.

Pride. of Woolwich. Dark blue corolla, scarlet sepals. 30 cents.

Enoch Arden. Rich indigo blue corolla, sometimes flushed with red; habit good and
free bloomer. 30 cents.

Resplendent. One of the best varieties yet introduced of its color; purple corolla;
sepals scarlet. 30 cents.

Albert Victor. An improvement on all the dark corolla varieties. 30 cents.

Miss EH. Mara. One of the finest yet introduced; free and erect grower. 30 cents.

NEW REGAL PELARGONIUMS.

This new type of Pelargoniums, contains the most brilliant colored flowers in this
class of plants. The flowers are of large size, very rich and showy; and although
they are not really double, yet from their fullness of form and the extra number of
petals, they have the appearance of being so.

Beauty of Oxton. The upper petals are of a very rich maroon color, darkly blotched;
the under petals are very dark crimson, shaded with maroon; light centre, tinted
with rose; all the petals are attractively and regularly margined with white and
beautifully fringed. 50 cents.

Capt. Raikes. A splendid variety producing very fine, large, full flowers, upper
petals deep, fiery crimson, flaked with purplish black, and bordered with car-
mine; lower petals clear, bright fiery crimson. Price, 75 cents.

Prince of Novelties. Carmine, tinted with crimson, white margin.- Price, 40 cents.

Queen Victoria. This remarkably distinct and handsome Pelargonium is one of the
most marvelously beautiful and novel varieties ever offered. The color is a
rich vermillion; all the petals broadly margined with pure white, and the upper
ones blotched with maroon, peculiarly crisped. Price, 50 cents.

The above four varieties for $1.75.

SPOTTED AND SHOW PELARGONIUM,

I offer a carefully selected collection from the latest and best English and French
varieties, which can be highly recommended to all lovers of these rich and showy
flowering plants. Large plants, 50 cents each; $4.50 per dozen. Medium size, 30
cents each; $3 per dozen, except where noted. .
Admiration. Carmine, white, maroon and violet.

Antagonist. Blotched maroon, white margin.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. Ix

Baltic. Crimson and scarlet, centre
shaded with violet.
Donna Maria. Rich salmon, white mar-

-Holbein. Dark maroon, upper petals
margined with purple.
Imperatri ice Hugenie. French white, all

gin and centre. the petals spotted with purplish
Dr. Andre. White and pink; elegantly black.

fringed petals. Jean Sisley. Blush, stained carmine and
Eclipse. Blackish maroon, edged crim- violet.

son. 50 cents. Le Vesuve. Fiery crimson scarlet, very
Emperor of Russia. Purplish black, large.

white margin.

Ensign. Blotched maroon and crimson.
50 cents.

Hugene Duval. Brilliant carmine, dark
purple spots.

Lucy Morton. Nearly pure white.

Magnate. Violet, blotched maroon.

Mrs. Bradshaw. Extra large; white,
with dark purple blotches.

Prince Charlie. White, ground tipped

Firefly. Fiery crimson, blotched ma- with rose and violet. 50 cents. :
_ Troon. 450 cents. Princeps. Orange crimson and white.
George Frederick. Bright orange ‘scarlet. Princesse Hortense. Orange salmon, pink

50 cents. edge.
Grace. Maroon, upper petals ne) Vicomtess de Belleval. Fiery crimson,
with bright rose. white centre, each petal blotched
Gustave Malet. Scarlet, maroon and vio- | with rich purple; a splendid variety.
let. Victory. Pink, shaded orange.

Hebe de Beautiful. Rosy salmon, tim Volante National. Blotched with TOSy
blotch; fringed petals. carmine, white throat. 50 cents.
Hiawatha. Dark maroon, crimson mar- | Watchful. Lilac, shaded with violet,

gin. 50 cents. ‘ upper petals spotted with crimson;
very attractive.

NOVELTIES EN FLOWER SHEDS.

NEW LARGE-FLOWERING SINGLE AND DOUBLE PETUNIAS.

It is almost impossible to believe, without having seen, the wonderful advance
that has been made during the past three years, in these new classes of Petunias,
both in the double and single varieties. The flowers, besides being nearly twice the
size of the ordinary sorts, embrace nearly every imaginable shade of carmine, violet,
rose, crimson, white, and purple, as well as being blotched and mottled in all man-
ner of ways. I offer below of new single species:

Petunia Hybrida Grandiflora Alba. Large pure white. —

Fimbriata. Beautifully fringed, all shades.
Kermesina. Crimson, with white throat.

Maculata. Spotted violet and purple.

Purpurea. Fine deep purple.

Striata. Prettily striped and streaked, in all colors.

Any of the above single species, 25 cents per packet.
NEW DOUBLE SPECIES:

. Petunia Hybrida Grandiflora Plena. New, large-flowering, embracing all colors.

Marginata, Fi. Pl. Green edged, double, lar ¢e-flower-
ing, all shades. A superb strain.

Fimbriata, Fl. Pl. Double fringed, large-flowering,
comprising all shades of color.

ey, of the above double species, 50 cents per packet. *

XERANTHEMUM ANNUM SUPERBISSIMUM.

The flowers of this variety are as double as those of a Ranunculus, of globular
shape; the flowers will of course be exceedingly desirable for dried bouquets, etc.
15 cents per packet.

NEW HYBRID SPIRAL MIGNONETTE.

Entirely distinct from any of the older varieties of Mignonette. It is a strong
grower, and a most abundant bloomer, producing flower spikes from 8 to 14 inches
in length, deliciously fragrant. 25 cents per packet.

% Cc. E. ALLEN’S

NEW SWEET PEAS.

Sweet Pea, ‘‘Butterfly.” The flowers of this beautiful variety have a pure white
ground, delicately laced with lavender blue. It possesses the same
robust habit as the older varieties, is deliciously fragrant, and will
prove exceedingly valuable for bouquets. é ’

‘* Violet Queen.” ‘“Violet Queen” is dwarfer in habit than any of the
other varieties; seed also is quite distinct in appearance. The
flowers of this variety are of deep violet hue.

Either of the above 25 cents per packet.

NEW DWARF PETUNIAS. ,

Hybrida Nana Compacta Multifiora. A novelty worthy of general attention, inas-
much as it adds to our gardens a Petunia which is really dwarf. It is described
as forming a compact plant, from 5 to 8 inches high, by as much in diameter; ~
and thickly covered with cherry-red flowers, each of which is marked by a
white star; occasionally a few seedlings will appear whose blooms will be of
another hue. This petunia will be very effective for massing, and admirably
adapted for pot culture. It will be likely to proye a most valuable sort for
market culture, from its dwarf habit. 35 cents per packet.

ASPARAGUS.

New Climbing. One of the finest of all the hardy climbers, and a very desirable
trellis plant. It has the beautiful feathery foliage of the ordinary asparagus—
in the form of. a graceful running vine—admirably adapted for decorative pur-
poses. 25 cents per packet. '

ASTER.

Duourf, Fiery-Scarlet. A new variety highly recommended for the brilliancy of its
color, not before known among asters. 25 cents per packet.

BALSAM, CAMELLIA"FLOWERED.

New Double White Perfection. An improved vafiety of this well-known plant. Double

as a camellia; perfect in form; pure white; very desirable for florists. 25 cents
per packet. :

BEGONIA REX.

Hybrids, (or ornamental leaved). My stock of seed embraces about 30 of the most
showy varieties, obtained from one of the most celebrated seed growers in
Europe, and may be relied upon, producing an endless variety of these most
elegant plants; extra fine quality. 25 cents per packet.

' CLEMATIS HYBRIDA.

From Jackman’s finest hybrids. One of the finest trellis plants in culivation.
25 cents per packet.

DIANTHUS, NEW JAPANESE. !

_“Bastern Queen” and ‘Crimson Belle.’ The popular forms of D. Heddiwigit are
most distinct and pleasing. ‘‘Eastern Queen,” is beautifully marbled, the broad
bands of rich mauve upon the paler surface of the petals are very striking and
pretty. ‘‘Crimson Belle’ as its name implies, is of a rich crimson color,
flowers of very large size and substance, evenly and finely laciniated. 29 cents

per packet.
IPOMGA QUAMOCLIT.

Scarlet Ivy-Leaved. A very nice and elegant climber of rapid growth, attaining from
6 to 10 feet high in a few weeks and perfectly hardy if treated as an annual.
. Stems very slender, of a violet color, leaves deeply lobated, flowers rather
small, but of a very striking fiery scarlet, and produced in great profusion dur-

ing the whole summer. 25 cents per packet.

iceman
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PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. his Xe

NEW JAPANESE HOLLYHOCK.

This superb variety is so entirely distinct from any of the other varieties of
hollyhock, as to make it much sought after on this account alone. It differs from
the ordinary sorts, in its pyramidal form and dwarf growth, growing only about two
feet in height. The flowers are of bright crimson, blooming during the summer
months. 20 cents per packet.

PANSY ODORATA.

The ‘‘ White Czar.” This is a new variety of the well-known violet ‘‘ZLe Czar,” so
largely grown for the market on account of the size of its flowers and the length
of their stalks, their fragrance and their abundance. To these advantages the
new variety adds the merit of having white flowers, which come into market at
a season when white flowers are very scarce. 30 cents per packet.

PANSY.

Paris International. A superb strain comprising the magnificent varieties exhibited
by M. Bugnet at the Paris Exposition, and selected as being the best of the
numerous groups on exhibition. They will be found to comprise the most
varied and pleasing forms of this favorite flower, many of the varieties being
equal to the finest show pansies. 380 cents per packet.

STOCK. .

Hard Ali the Year Round. Tehis variety will produce fine spikes of double white
flowers from January to December. The plants will grow about 12 inches high,
and if plenty of room is given, 3 feet through, well feathered in the ground,
and produce hundreds of bunches of bloom, fully 75 per cent will come double.
25 cents per packet.

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VEGHINBIA AND FORAGE PLANTS

EGYPTIAN, EAST INDIAN OR PEARL MILLET.
This new millet is quite distinct from all other species, and is without doubt des-

_tined to take a place in the front rank of valuable forage plants.. It is one of the

most “‘leafy~ plants we have ever met 1n the great family to which it belongs. As
soon as the first or principal flower spike appears, the stems throw out lateral
branches from every joint, these in turn producing leaves and flower spikes. When
cultivated for fodder the seed should be dropped in drills, and given plenty of room
on account of the peculiar habit of tillering; the fodder is in the best condition for
cutting and curing when the stalks are five or six feet high, but if used for soiling,
it might be cut earlier or later, at the convenience of the cultivator, the stumps
sprouting and throwing up a new growth, continuing to grow until killed by frosts. |
Cows, horses and other farm stock are exceedingly fond of this kind of Millet, eat-
ing it with as much avidity and apparent relish as they do the green leaves of. Ind-
ian Corn, and we are inclined to think it fully as nutritious. Price, per oz., 15 cts. ;
Y Ib., 35; Ib., $1; by mail post paid.

PRICKLY COMFREY.

Prickly Comfrey is specially adapted for the feeding and fattening of stock, and
for increasing the milk of cows; producing on a given space a far greater quantity
of foragethan any crop now grown. Good grass land yields but eight tons of grass to
the acre, cut green; Comfrey, from 80 to 120 tons. In the dryest and hottest sea-
sons it willbafford several heavy cuttings when all other vegetation is either. burnt

up or at astand-still. It also comes in earlier than any other crop, continuing to

Tey, Cok) “APLEN Ss

afford forage until it is cut down by severe frosts. If the stock refuse to eat the
leaves when freshly cut, allow them to wilt in.the sun for an hour or two, sprinkle’
‘a little meal over them, and they will eat them With avidity. The roots may be
divided and planted at all seasons of the year except in frosty weather, and in this
way ONLY can the plant be propogated. ‘It cannot be cultivated from seed. 4000
sets will plant an acre. Roots of the above post paid by mail: 4 0z., 40 cents; 8
0z.,65; lb., $1. By express, freight paid by purchaser, per lb., 85 cents; 5 lbs., $1.
One pound of .the roots will make about one hundred cuttings, they can be cut
smaller if desired.
BEET.

Non plus ultra. Root of medium size, with a very dark red flesh of excellent flavor.
Its very deep glowing reddish crimson leaves with a metallic luster are exceed-
ing rich and effective, and are worthy of a place in the flower border. 10 cents
per package.

CORN.

Marblehead Early Sweet Corn. ‘With such standards as Early Minnesota, and Narra-

gansett, this has proved to be a week carter than any of them. In all its chara-

, cteristics except earliness it bears a close resmblance to the Narragansett. The
stalk is dwarf in its habit of growth, and sets its ears very low down. It is
called the earliest variety of Sweet Corn cultivated. Price per packet, 15
cents.

New Egyptian Sweet. A comparatively new variety that has been grown near Balti-
more, Md., for some time. The ear is of large size, and the flavor peculiarly
rich and sweet, and so superior to other sorts of sweet corn that hotels and fam-
ilies using it will have no other kind as long as this variety is to be had. The
introducer, who is a large grower and canner of corn, states that the superiority
of this variety is so well understood in his neighborhood, that the prices he re-
ceives for it, both in the canned and green state, will average nearly one-half
more than what he can obtain for any other sort he grows. Like all other large
sorts it is of second earliness. Price, 30 cents per quart; $2.00 per peck. By
mail, 50 cents per quart.

Compton's Hurly Field Corn. Has been grown in this section with good results and
will certainly prove to be the earliest large eared corn for our northern ‘states,
and cannot be too highly recommended. Price per packet, 10 cents; per quart, by
express, 30 cents; by mail, 50 cents; per peck, $1.25.

Longfellow’s Field Corn. It is the result of careful selection in a family of Massa-
chusetts farmers for forty-five years. The ears are remarkably long, some of
them fifteen inches, and oftentimes two or more good specimens grow on one
stock. The cob is quite small. It is the largest kerneled variety of yellow
field corn that I have ever found it safe to plant in the latitude of Massachu-
setts. Per package 10 cents; per quart, by express, 85 cents; by mail, 55 cents;
per peck, $1.00. -

CARROT.

Danvers. A new variety, in form midway between the Long Orange and Early
Horn class. In color it is of a rich shade of. orange, growing very smooth and
handsome. Under the best cultivation, it has yielded from twenty-five to thirty
tons per acre. Price, 5 cents per packet; 15 cents per ounce; 40 cents per 4
pound; $1.25 per pound. ;

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CULT FLOWER DEPARTMENT.

Iam prepared to decorate for Churches, Weddings, Parties, Funerals, or any Floral
device, in the latest manner at moderate prices.

Brides’? and Bridesmaids’? Bouquets, Table Bouquets, Bells, Beautiful Novelties in
Straw Work, Willow Baskets, &c. ,

For Funerals.— Wreaths, Crosses, Crowns, Anchors, Harps, Lyres, Broken Columns,
square and Compass, Doves, Piliows, Letters, Sickles, all kinds and sizes, in which
any words can be arranged if so desired. Cut Flowers and Smilax.—Any new design
can be furnished to order. C. HL ALLEN.

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GENERAL COLLECTION,

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ABUTILON.

They present a magnificent appearance through the summer and winter months,
with their bell-shaped flowers. Price, 25 cents, except where noted.

Thompsoni. A most beautiful variegated-foliage plant, leaf bright green, shaded
and mottled yellow.

Santana. Flowers of large size, of dark brownish crimson.

Boule de Niege. The best white flow ering variety; a free bloomer.

Darwint. Beautiful orange yellow; new; price, 30 cents each.

John Hopkins. Bright canary yellow, lar ge size. Price, 50 cents each.

ACHYRANTHES.

Bright-leaved plants, admirably adapted for ribbon beds and massing, holding their
bright tints untii destroyed by frost. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

Aurea Reticulata, Bright green leaves marked with yellow.

Gilsonti. Leaves carmine, stems a rich shade of pink.

Lendentit. Deep blood- red, changing to crimson, lanceolate leaves.

Aurea feticulata. Light green leaves, netted with yellow, willow shape.

AGAVE, OR VARIEGATED CENTURY PLANT.

They are excellent for vase plants, and when large make striking ornaments for
the lawn. 25 to 50 cents each.

Dy) GC: EK. ALEENS

AGERATUM.

Old garden favorites, blooming continually through the summer months; of the
easiest culture 15 cents each, except where noted.

Blanche. Pure white; new. 25 cents.

White Tom Thumb. Six inches high; flowers bluish white.

Blue Tom Thumb. Habit the same as preceding flowers; beautiful porcelain blue.

Mexicanum. Fifteen inches; flowers light blue.

Mexicanum Variegata. Variegated leaves; flowers blue.

Prince Alfred. Habit medium, flowers delicate lilac.

ALTERNANTHERA.

‘This genus of plants are much used in forming ribbon borders, and are alike valu-
able for baskets and vases. Price, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

Amena. Leaves tinted crimson, pink, amber, red, brown, etc.

Parychoides. Leaves tinted green, crimson and straw color.

Latifolid. Broad, smooth, autumn-tinted leaves.

Versicolor. Leaves tinted rose and crimson.

ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon).

I have a fine collection of seedlings saved from the finest varieties of flaked, mottled
striped, &c. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

AZALEA INDICA.

I have a fine lot of the best and most profuse blooming varieties of white, crimson,
purple and variegated. Price, 1st size, 50 to 75 cts. each; 2d size, 25 cts. each.

BOUVARDIAS.

For winter blooming their equal cannot
be found. They bloom in August
and continue until cold weather; if
lifted before frost, will bloom until oS
March. 25 cents each; $2.50 per —¢ ¢:
dozen. Se wr~<

Elegans. Bright carmine. ESS SaaS

Vreelandit. Pure white, trusses large.

Hogarth. Large; rich carmine.

Leiantha. Dark, dazzling scarlet.

Lady Hyslop. Wight rose color.

Bridal Wreath. Delicate blush white.

BEGONIAS.

One of the most useful of our greenhouse plants, adapting themselves to a variety
of uses; can be used for planting out in the garden, or for hanging baskets, or
for pot plants in the house, blooming profusely during the summer and winter
months. 15 to 25 cents each.

Alba. Flowers pure white; free bloomers
Argyrostygma Veitchi. Flowers pink, leaves | Purnellt. Leaves spotted silvery white.
spotted red and white. Sandersoni. Bright scarlet crimson.
Fuchsoides Alba. Flowers pure white, | Subpeltata Migricans. Large ornamental

finest winter sort. leaves; flowers produce very freely.

Hybrida Multifora. Small ornamental | Weltoniensis. Flowers rich shade of pink.
leaves, rosy pink flowers. Weltoniensis Alba. Flowers white.

Nitida. Flowers light flesh color.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE.

BEGONIA REX.—Ornamental Leaved.

The leaves are large, variegated and margined with a peculiar silvery metalic gloss,
Are only used for pot plants, or in wardian cases, ferneries, etc. 25 to 50 cents.

BEGONIAS.—Tuberous Rooted.

This section of Begonias have recently been introduced in.this country, and are
most highly prized for the summer and autumn decoration of greenhouses and
conservatories. They produce in the utmost profusion magnificent flowers of a
very large size, with great variety of colors, comprising all the different shades
of red, carmine, scarlet, white, yellow, salmon, pink, etc. The tubers rest
during the winter similar to Gloxinas, and can be easily re-started into growth
in the spring. Their profuse flowering quality and the charming variety of
their blossoms render them extremely showy and effective.’ Price, good bulbs
of mixed colors, 40 cents each; $4 per dozen. In extra fine mixtures from
named varieties, 75 cents each; $7.50 per dozen.

| CARNATIONS—Monthly—General Collection.

Indispensable either for the decoration of the flower garden in summer, or for the
greenhouse or parlor in winter. The varieties named are among the finest of
this beautiful class, and of nearly every shade and marking, and most of them
of rich clove fragrance. 15 to 25 cents each; $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Extra large

4 C.-E. ALLEN’S

plants, in 5 and 6 inch pots, 35 to 50 cents each; $3 to $4 per dozen.

Asa Gray. Light rose, beautifully striped | Mons. Gambetta. Orange and crimson
with deep scarlet; one of the best. striped.

Admiral Farragut. Creamy white, | Mrs. Kingsbury. Blush, flaked and striped

purple edge, large and full. with vermilion.
Boule de Neige. White, deeply fringed; | Mr. Astor. Buff and pink striped.
fragrant and profuse bloomer. President Degraw. Pure white; very full,
Butierfly. Bright orange, scarlet fiaked, finely fringed, fragrant, and profuse
and mottled with rich velvety car- bloomer.

mine and deeply fringed.
Edwardii, Pure white; strong grower

and fragrant. Radetsky. Rose, with broad violet purple
Gen. Von Moltke. Bufi, faked with crim- stripes.

son; free bloomer. | Variegaia. Carmine, striped blush.
La Purtte. Rosy pink; profuse. Wellsby Beauty. Cinnamon yellow,
Louise Lenoir. Deep crimson. striped and shaded with carmine
Mrs. Wilson. Large; bright scarlet. rose; free.

The above set of 18 varieties, grown in small pots, $2.

Peter Henderson. White (new; see Nov-
elties); 40 cents each.

CAMELLIA JAPONICA.

Twelve of the most distinct varieties. $1 to $1.60 each. -

CENTAUREA.

Asa plant for hanging baskets or ribbon beds*they are unequalled, their downy
white leaves making a rich contrast with other dark-leaved foliage plants.

Gymnocarpa. . Silvery white, drooping, fern-likeleaves. 15 to 25 cents each; $1.50
to $2 per dozen. ;

Candida. Leaves broad, downy white, forming a neat compact bush. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen. rs

Centaurea Clemente. A robust growing variety, forming a round mass. of silvery
white leaves deeply cut and fringed, one-half foot in height, 25 cents each.
Special rates given to parties desiring them in quantities for bedding out with
Coleus.

CALCEOLARIA.—Shrubby.

Are quite scarce; their bright colors give an interesting variety to the flower garden
during the summer months. 20 cents each.

Napoleon. Crimson, orange tips. | Suberbum. . Orange.

Canary. Light yellow. Black Prince. Dark brown.

Sultan. Maroon.

CALCEOLARIAS, HERBACEOUS,

Hybrida Superba. An exceedingly fine strain, spotted and marbled in all shades of
yellow, maroon, rose, white.and crimson. Completely covered in spring with
masses of pocket-like flowers. 25 cents each. -

CINERARIA MARATIMA.

White foliage plant, with deep-cut leaves and a vigorous growth. It is commonly
known as ‘‘Dusty Miller,” and is extensively used for hanging baskets, ribbon
lines, massing, etc. 15 to 25 cents each; $1.50 to $2 per dozen.

CINERARIA HYBRIDA.
This is the winter or spring flowering species of hybrids, which are among the most

gorgeous of our greenhouse plants; the colors range through all shades of blue,
violet, crimson, pink, maroon and white. 25 cents each.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 5

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM.

A fine ornamental plant producing flowers
during the winter months in great pro-
fusion, flowers white, crimson, etc.
(See cut). 25 cts. each; $2 per dozen.

COLEUS.

For bedding out it is the cheapest, best and
most ornamental-leaved foliage plant
grown. They always give a striking
and effective appearance when planted
alone, and the darker variety make a
beautiful contrast with other light-leaf
foliage plants. Special rates given to
parties wanting them in quantities for
bedding out; also Centaurea Gymna-
carpa. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM.

Aurea Marginata. Rich velvety crimson, | Merrimac. Lemon colored, blotched
yellow margin. bronze.
Albino. New; 20 cents. Mosaic. New; (see Novelties); 20 cents
Attraction. Green, mottled chocolate. each.
Bouquet. Yellow, with chocolate centre, | Mutadilis. Reddish maroon, golden edge.
serrated leaves. Mrs. Galbraith. Scarlet crimson, yellow
Banienii. Chocolate crimson, serrated band.
leaves. Multicolor. New; (see Novelties): 25 cts.
Count de Crescent. Bronze red, blotched | Nonesuch. Deep crimson, yellow edge.
carmine. Pictus. New; (see Noveities); 25 cents

Canary. Bright yellow.
Chameleon. Purple, rose and green;

bf

each.

Brunette. Velvet maroon, splashed green | each.
| Rival. Dark claret crimson, yellow edge.

novel. The Shah. Upper half violet crimson;
Eldorado. New; (see Novelties); 20 cts. lower half golden yellow.

each. Verchaffeltti Major. Claret, turning rose
Edith. red.
Golden Gem. Claret, yellow margin. Veitchii?. Green margin, centre dark ma-
Hero. Chocolate maroon. roon. .
The above set of 24 varieties for $2.50. Verchafelti. Rich velvety crimson.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Being entirely hardy, can be grown in almost any situation with but little care, and
are exceedingly valuable for house plants, giving an abundance of bloom when
nearly all other plants are at rest. Twelve distinct varieties, comprising all the
shades of red, yellow, white, brown, pink, &c. 15 and 20 cents each; $1.50 to
$2 per dozen.

COBG@A SCANDENS.

A beautiful plant for trellis or pillars, for which it cannot be surpassed by any
other. 25 cents each.
CALLA.

The well-known Egyptian Lily. Its large white flowers, which are produced in
winter, make it one of the most valuable for winter flowering plants. 25 and
50 cents each.

CALLA ETHIOPICA NANA (Dwarf Ethiopian Lily).

A dwarf variety, smaller in all its parts than the original; the flowers being smaller,
can be used to greater advantage in vases and baskets of cut flowers. 25 to 40
cents each,

6 Cc. E. ALLEN’S

CALADIUM (Fancy).

They assume almost every variety of color in their variegation of spotting, veining
and marbling of leaves. They are mostly used for exhibition plants for fairs
in summer and fall when pot grown. . Most varieties do well planted out in
summer in partial shade in moist soil. 50 cents each.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.

One of the most beautiful and striking of the orna-
mental-foliaged plants. It will grow in any
garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. When
of full size, it stands about five feet high; im- G&
mense leaves, often measuring three feet in length g
and two feet in breadth, very smooth, of a light ZYA\\
green color, beautifully veined and variegated GA\\N"
with dark green. 25 and 50 cents each. See Q
Engraving.

CANNAS.

A very desirable and showy class of plants with
immense and finely variegated foliage, growing
to the height of four to six feet, and terminating == SSS.
with fine spikes of yellow, orange or scarlet GALADIUM ESCULENTUM.
flowers. They are unequalled for garden or lawn decorations where large
masses or groups are required, giving a tropical appearance. 25 cents each; $2

per dozen.
CROTONS.

Plants which, from their beautiful leaf variegations, demand a place in every col-
lection of hothouse plants. 50 cents each.

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CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA (Cigar Plant).

The tube of the flower is scarlet, with the end part white and crimson, having some-
what the appearance of a miniature lighted cigar. 15 cents each; $1.50 per
dozen.

DAPHNE ODORATA.

A plant no greenhouse collection should be without. It is evergreen, growing three

feet high, bearing clusters of small pinkish white flowers, extremely fragrant.

25 to 50 cents each. :
DAHLIA.

The Dahlia has been for a number of years a general favorite. Its form cannot be
improved, and its colors are beautiful and magnificent. The Dahlia succeeds
best in a strong, loamy soil. Plants should be set four feet apart. Only named
plants will be furnished. Colors: white, scarlet, crimson, lilac, yellow, maroon,
purple and variegated. Parties ordering will please name the color or colors
desired. 25 cents each; $2.25 per dozen.

DAISY, ENGLISH, (Bellis Perennis).

One of the prettiest spring flowers, of colors varying through all the shades of pink,
white and carmine. They can be either grown from seeds or by divisions of
the roots; in flower from April to June. 15 cents each: #1.50 per dozen.

DAISY, SNOW WHITE,

A large, double white Daisy. The flowers are very double, pure white. An excel-

lent plant for early spring planting, for cemeteries, etc. 25 cents each.
DAISY, QUEEN VICTORIA.

Flowers double, very large, measuring five inches in circumference. Centre of the
flower is golden yellow, margined with crimson, making a striking contrast in
color. A most distinct and beautiful variety. 25 cents each.

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DICENTRA SPECTABILIS.

One Le our most ornamental spring-flowering perennial plants, commonly known
s “Bleeding Heart,’ with handsome Peony-like foliage, and long drooping
we ae of br ight pink and white heart shaped flowers; har dy. 30 cents each;

$3 per dozen.

DRACANA (Dragon Tree).
Beautiful ornamental-leaved plants, much used for vases, baskets, &c. 50 cts. each.

ECHEVERIAS.

A genus of succulent plants, novel and attractive. They are used for decorative
purposes as pot plants, and are extensively used for carpet beds. Some of the
most beautiful beds America produces are at Forest Hill, Boston, also at Baker’s
and Hunnewell’s of Wellsley, Mass. They are formed almost exclusively of
these plants. No one can form any idea how beautiful and effective such beds
can be made with the different varieties of their metalic hues richly contrasting
with the Alternantheras. Being natives of arid countries, they thrive best if
planted in a dry situation, growing where most other plants would fail. Eight
sorts; 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.

EUPATORIUMS.

Free winter-blooming plants, having white flowers which are largely used for bou-
uets, funeral flowers, etc. ree varieties—Elegans iparum and Augusti-
ts, f lfl , et Th t Elegans, Rip 1 August
folum. 15 to 25 cents each.

EUONYMUS RADICANS VARIEGATUS.

A plant with small glossy pea-green leaves, deeply margined with creamy white;
well fitted for baskets; characteristics same as preceding. 25 cents each.

FUCHSIAS.

Iti is well known that the Fuchsia is one of the most interesting flowers we possess.
Although entirely without fragrance, none can equal it for its elegant and
graceful appearance and for its easy cultivation, and from the very time of its
introduction no plant has become such a universal favorite on account of the
artistic beauty of its flowers. My stock is large and comprises the new and
best sorts. First size, 25 cents each; $2 per dozen. Second size, 15 cents each;
$1.50 per dozen.

Aurora. Corolla orange scarlet, sepals
white.

Beauty of Sherwood. Corolla cherry, se-
pals white. -

Brilliant. Corolla bright scarlet, sepals

Mrs. Bennett. Corolla white, sepals
crimson.

Mrs. Marshall. Corolla carmine, sepals
white; early and abundant bloomer;
one of the very best.

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white. Mrs. Cannell. Best double white corolla,
Day Dream. Corolla maroon, sepals sepals carmine; a free bloomer.
crimson. President MeMahon. Corolla purplish

Emperor of Brazil. Corolla violet, flaked | Prince iene Corolla purple, sepals
with rose, sepals scarlet crimson. recurved; crimson.
Elm City. Corolla double dark purple, | Puritana. Goraila double white, sepals

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Dijator. Corolla plum color, sepals red. | bronze, ac Ois greenish yellow.
striped with scarlet, sepals scarlet | dark crimson.

crimson; one of the best varieties | Rose of Castile. Corolla violet, sepals
grown. white.

Gov. Baker. Corolla plum color, sepals | Speciosa. Corolla scarlet, sepals blush;
crimson, the best winter bloomer.

Inimitable. An improvement on Prince | Sunray. The best red variegated-leaved
Imperial. variety ever sent out; new and very

Meteor. Bronze ornamental leaves. ornamental,

For new varieties see Novelties.

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FERNS.

Their great diversity and gracefulness of foliage make them highly valued as plants
for baskets, vases, warden cases, or rock-work, and make beautiful specimens
for the parlor or conservatory. 15, 25 and 50 cents each.

GOLDEN FEVERFEW.

Used largely for massing, or in ribbon planting and hanging baskets, having no_
merit as a flowering plant; leaves of a golden yellow color. The flower-shoots
should be nipped off when they appear. 15 to 25 cents each; $1 to $2 per doz.

DWARF FEVERFEWS.

Quite an improvement on the old double white variety; the flowers are large, and
the plant of dwarf habit. 15 to 25 cents each.

GLOXINIAS

Are among the most beautiful of our bulbous flowering plants, producing an abun-
dance of bloom from April to July. Their colors comprise all the rich velvety
shades of white, pink, violet and carmine, and are most beautifully shaded.
Price, flowering bulbs, 35 to 50 cents each; started in pots, ready in April and
May, 50 cents each.

ZONALE GERANIUMS

’ Are becoming more and more popular every year, and judging from the reports in
and around London, they are grown extensively for decorative purposes, both
in foliage and bloom. ‘The time has arrived when plants must be prepared and
well grown for winter blooming, (not starved and stunted as formerly), and
take far more prominent places than even the Primula Cyclamen and Cineraria,
for their brilliancy of colors far excel either, and without seeing the newer kinds,
no one can form the slightest conception of their beauty. It is said that not
even the rose can compare with some of the fine trusses. To keep plants in
good blooming condition the year round, all that is necessary is to keep two or
three sets potted, say in March, July and September, in good rich soil, with a
plentiful supply of water. For bedding purposes they are extensively planted,
and give a very brilliant effect. First size, 25 cents each; $2 per dozen. Sec-
ond size, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

My collection of Geraniums, comprising over 150 varieties, is one of the most rare in
the United States.

SCARLET GERANIUMS.

Black Diamond. Deepest crimson, in immense trusses.

Cambada. Deep, rich, rosy carmine; very large.

Cremorne. Very fine scarlet, flowers and truss of immense size; one of the best.

Diana. Deep shade of scarlet, large flower, dwarf and free flowering.

David Garrick. Intense crimson flower, with very large truss.

Don Giovanni Dazzling scarlet, with white eye.

Flame. Brilliant vermillion scarlet, large truss.

Firefly. Bright vermillion, splendid form.

Gen. Grant. Velvety scarlet, white eye.

Harold. Bright scarlet large truss and free bloomer.

Harry King. Vivid crimson scarlet; one of the finest.

Lord Macaulay. Deep brilliant crimson, white eye, large truss and vigorous habit.

Jessica. Deep maroon crimson, trusses large and globular, dwarf habit.

Jean Sisley. Most intense vivid scarlet, large white eye.

King of Roses. Salmon scarlet, very distinct.

Lord Belper. Very dark, being a deep crimson maroon.

Lord Derby. Orange scarlet, finely shaped flowers, dwarf and free flowering.

Mrs. Headley. A splendid scarlet variety.

Mdm. Mezzard Upper petals red amaranth, lower ones shaded violet, white eye;
extra.

Nelson. Magenta crimson; produced on large truss; very free flowering.

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Pliny. Rich lake tinted with violet, upper petals marked with rose; a splendid
tlower and exceedingly rich shade of color.

Prince Bismark. Maroon crimson, very dark.

Pride of Kent. Very large trusses of orange scarlet flowers.

Rienzi. Soft scarlet, good habit; petals are so large and round that the four upper
ones complete the circle if the lower one be removed.

Richard Dean. Bright orange scarlet, with a large clear white eye.

Edward Sutton. One of the very darkest and richest crimson varieties, dwarf habit
and abundant bloomer.

Black Diamond. Very dark crimson maroon.

King of Scarlet. One of the very best scarlet varieties for bedding out, throwing up
very large heads of intense scarlet flowers, and is an abundant: bloomer.

Herald of Spring. Orange scarlet; a fine bedding variety.

Rival. Vermilion, very large flower and truss.

Rubicon. Extremely rich bright scarlet.

Sir Charles Napier. Vivid scarlet, fine large flower; one of the best.

Sir John Moore. Magnificent brilliant scarlet, white eye.

Lucius de Main. Rich orange scarlet, free bloomer.

Eugenie. Deep blood red; a free bloomer.

Jealousy. A decidedly orange hue, good bedder and free bloomer.

Vesuvius. Dwarf, fiery scarlet and free bloomer.

Wellington. Maroon crimson; a beautiful variety.

SALMON AND VARIEGATED ZONALE GERANIUMS.

Acme. Large truss of rich deep salmon.

Bride. Flowers pearly white, carmine eye.

Buffalo Bil. Flowers blush, magenta centre.

Forest Hill Nosegay. . Salmon, large truss and fine bold flower; good bedder.

Glory de Corbarry. Flowers rich salmon, tipped with white; one of the best.

Wiss Gladstone. A splendid variety with clear white flower, bright pink centre.

Mdm. Werl. Similar to the above, but more dwarf in habit.

New Life. Variegated scarlet and white. (See Novelties). 75 cents each.

Polly King. Light rosy salmon, deep rose centre, free bloomer.

Salmon Queen. Deep saimon and white; a free bloomer.

Seraph. Rich deep salmon, very attractive, free grower and handsome foliage.

Prince of Wales. Rich deep salmon, each petal having peculiar white spots; free
bloomer and attractive variety.

Bishop Simpson. Enormous flower truss, color, salmon pink, white eye; a dwarf
and free flowering variety.

Mrs. Geo. Smith. Deep salmon; an abundant bloomer.

The above are excellent varieties for bedding out, endure the sun well. They are
also beautiful for pot culture, flowering throughout the winter, spring and
summer. Price, 15 to 25 cents each; $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Purchaser’s selec-
tion, $2 per dozen by mail, prepaid, or by express not paid.

ROSE-COLORED ZONALE GERANIUMS.

Lawrence Haywood. Deep rose ; large truss, one of the best.

Amaranth. Pinkish purple, producing large trusses of flowers.

Adelaide. Rosy pink with white eye, dwarf and free flowering.

Blue Bell. Purplish pink or mauve, (not blue). A fine sort for pot culture or plant-
ing out.

Forget Me Not. Rosy purple, attractive and abundant blooms.

Mrs. Keeler. Soft rosy pink.

Master Christine. The most popular geranium. Its well-known qualities need no
comment ; one of the best bedders as well as one of the very best for pot cul-
ture.

Madame Eugene Buenzod. Ymmense trusses of delicate light rose colored flow ers;
one of the best.

Price same as above. Thirteen of the best and most free blooming varieties for
pot culture or bedding purposes. My selection from the above lists,
$2, prepaid by mail or by express not paid, or 25 of the best varieties of my
selection for $3.50 by mail or by express not paid.

10 Cc. E. ALLEN’S

DOUBLE ZONALE GERANIUMS.

Asa Gray. A distinct shade of salmon pink. <A profuse bloomer.
te Sisley. The best of the double white. Similar to Mdm. Lemoine but more
warf.

Admiration. Similar to Mdm. Lemoine but more dwarf,

Bishop Wood. A new variety of double geranium. (See novelties.) Price, 25
cents each.

Bridal Boquet. (See novelties.) Price, 75 cents each.

Carl Vogt. Orange salmon ; fine habit.

Dr. Torrey. A delicate pearly pink, large truss and free bloomer.

Glory de Nancy. Carmine crimson ; full and double.

Francois Pertusati. Double salmon margined with white.

H. G. Henderson. Deep scarlet.

Jennie Reed. Dwarf; crimson scarlet, a fine bedder, new. (See novelties.)

Jewell. Very deep crimson, each flower resembling a rose, a fine variety.

Louis Blane. Crimson purple, free grower and profuse bloomer.

LT Annie Terrible. Brightest orange scarlet, producing immense trusses, dwarf and
free flowering ; one of the best.

La Promise. A most vividscarlet and large flowers.

Mdm. Lemoine. A fine old pink variety.

La Negre. Purplish crimson, compact flower.

Talabot. Bright amaranth, large and double.

Virginal. Color, pure white, dwarf and free bloomer.

Victor Lemoine. A fine scarlet variety and excellent bedder.

anaes a Intense orange scarlet, semi-double; a very free bloomer and fine

edder.
Price 25 cents each, $2 per dozen. Second size, 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen.

GOLDEN VARIEGATED GERANIUMS.

This beautiful section of Geraniums has now become very popular. Mrs. Pollock
is the type of this class, but some of the varieties enumerated far exceed it in
beauty. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.

Lady Cullum. Its rich crimson bronze zone and brilliant flame color make it exceed-
ingly beautiful.

Louisa Smith. This is a vigorous grower, the predominating color being pea-green,
with a distinct zone of bright red and black.

Humming Bird. Its habits is dwarf and bushy; it has a dark bronze and bright
flame-colored ring, with a light green disc.

Macbeth. A very dark zone and bright scarlet ring, and light green leaf ground; is
considered one of the very best ever sent out.

Mrs. Headley. Its colors are very vivid all through the season; is a fine grower and
flowers quite freely.

Mrs. Turner. This isa very quick growing variety, possessing exceedingly vivid
colors; very attractive.

Mrs. Poilock. This is a type of golden tri-color Geranium, and, although now old,
is still a good standing variety. See cut.

DEmpereur. A vigorous grower, light green being the predominating color; the dark
zone and bright flame color, although very limited, is exceedingly bright.

Sir Robert Napier. Has a large amount of black in the zone, which is indented with
bright scarlet Van Dyke-blotches and deep golden leaf margin.

Sun-ray .A good free-growing variety, and quite distinct; its rays of bright scarlet
and yellow contrast beautifully with the dark zone. :

Sunset. A beautiful kind, with very bright colors; of free growth and good habit.

Sultana Valida. For its vivid red and yellow variegation, perhaps there are none to
excel this variety in beauty; its colors are exceedingly bright.

Sophia Demaresque. Golden margin, dark zone with scarlet tinge; one of the best.

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WHITE FLOWERING ZONALE GERANIUMS.

Florence Frazer. One of the best white varieties yet introduced.

Madame Voucher. Free flowering and dwarf habit ; a good old variety.

White Clipper. Pure white, fine form, good for pot culture or bedding out.

Purity. Pure white ; one of the very best for any purpose.

Mrs. Such. Large good shape blooms ; pure white, good habit. Price same as
Salmon.

“MRS. POLLOCK’? GERANIUM.
GOLDEN BRONZE GERANIUMS.
This class of Geraniums are admirable for bedding purposes

succeeding best and assuming their brightest
mer. They are not only attractive in foliage.
flowers add additional value to them. [|
Purchaser's selection prepaid by mail.

, growing vigorously,
st colors during the heat of sum-
but the beauty and variety of the
Price 25 cents each; $2 per dozen.

12 Cc. E. ALLEN’S

Beauty of Oulton Fine broad yellow leaf, broad bronze zone; free grower; flowers
a bright scarlet. A beautiful variety.

Beauty of Caulderdale. Very broad zone, of a bright reddish-bronze color, on a
yellow and green ground.

Black Douglass Foliage yellow, marked with a broad chocolate zone, much resem-
bling Pres. McMahon in its coloring, but differing from other sorts in having
bright pink flowers, rendering it quite distinct. 30 cents each. ‘of

Black Prince. Leaves large, with a beautiful dark zone; vigorous and compact
habit, producing fine large trusses of scarlet blooms, beautiful and distinct. A
most excellent variety for pot culture or bedding out.

Crystal Palace Gem. ‘This is an excellent bedding variety, leaf disc bright green,
broadly margined with golden yellow. “

Hari Roslyn. With a very broad band of the richest bronzy red, the old leaves be-
coming golden yellow, the zone or band splashed with bright crimson.

Emperatrice Hugenié. Golden leaf ground, witha perfect zone of brightest choco-
late color, robust growth and compact habit.

Golden Banner. Thisis a golden self, without any green or the slightest trace of a
zone, and if the flowers be removed, it forms a mass of pure gold.

Kentish Hero. A magnificent variety, the color brignt gold leaf, and rich bronze
zone, being very distinct.

Marshal McMahon. Thefinest of the new sorts. Ground color of the leaves, gold-
en yellow, marked with a deep chocolate ring; flowers, scarlet.

Model. Flowers of this variety bright cerise; the finely shaped zone very near the
margin of the leaf, leaving a large, bright goiden disc.

Prima Donna. WUarge finely shaped leaf, with a very dark zone; one of the best.

Plutus. This is a first class variety in every way, with yellow leaf, and a very high
colored red brown zone, and rich salmon colored flowers.

Rev. Mr. Radcliffe. This isa very dwarf, bushy grower; leaves bright yellow, with
a very dark narrow zone.

Stanstead Beauty. Magnificent golden leaves, with dark bronze zone; very distinct.

GERANIUM “Happy Thought.”

An entirely new style of leaf variegation in the
Geranium, differing from the ordinary form
in having a large yellow blotch in the center
of the leaf, with an outer band of green at the
margin. Flowers, rich magenta rose; dwarf.
A good bedder, novel and interesting. 25
cents each.

NEW ZONALE GERANIUM “Distinction.” <

The merit of this variety lies in its peculiar leaf S
markings, the leaves being encircled near the
edge with a very narrow zone of deep black.
25 cents each.

SILVER VARIEGATED AND SILVER EDGED GERANIUMS.

These are very handsome and useful sections of the Geraniums, the silver tri-colors
are remarkable for their silver leaf margins and delicate pink, rose and scarlet
zones. 25 cents each; $2 per dozen. :

Albion Cliffs. This is a splendid variety; delicate green leaf, with a broad margin
of the purest white.

Alma. Dark green, margined silver.

Argus. Chocolate, white and green.

Bijou. Flowers dazzling scarlet; leaves bordered white.

Caroline Longfield. Silver tri color, very beautiful, broad white margin, with a
bright pink zone; an improvement on Italia Unita.

Castle of Miik. A beautiful silver edged variety; the white is very pure, covering half
of the leaf.

Charming Bride. Silver tri-color, very distinct, having large reflexed leaves and
very brigl.t scarlet zone,

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Excellent. A splendid silver tri-color, having a very high colored carmine scarlet
zone.

Flower of Spring. Leaves margined creamy white; flowers scarlet.

Ttalia Unita. Silver tri-color, an old favorite, very high colored zone when well
grown.

Jane. Disc of leaf bright green, pure white margin.

May Queen. Silver margin; this has the largest and flattest leaf of any sent out; it
also produces very handsome trusses of rosy scarlet-colored flowers.

Miss Burdette Coutts. Silver tri-ceélor, a most beautiful variety, having a creamy
white leaf margin and a very bright rich lake crimson zone; good habit and
good grower.

Mountain of Snow. It possesses a vigorous growth, is an abundant bloomer, and
for ribbon lines or massing, is one of the best. The center of the leaf is bright
green, the outer margin broadly marked with silvery white. One of the whitest
leaved sorts; flowers, bright searlet.

Silver Pheasant. Green and white, carmine band.

Stella. Green, dark zone, bordered bronze and silvery white.

SWEET SCENTED GERANIUM.

Price, first size, 25 cents each; $2 per doz. Second size, 15 cents; $1.50 per doz.

Apple, Lady Plymouth, Oak-Leaved,
Balm, Rose Variegated, President Theirs,
Shrubland Pet, Pennyroyal, Skeleton-Leaved
Lemon, Nutmeg, Rose,
Citron.

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IVY-LEAVED GERANIUMS.

This class is adapted for hanging-baskets and trailing on trellis-work, etc. 25
cents each ; $2.25 perdozen. Second size, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

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I Elegante. An exceedingly pretty and useful variety, the foliage of bright green
with broad bands of creamy white, often margined with pink. Its pure white
blossoms are produced in dense clusters.

Elegans Floribunda. A very elegant variety, forming a graceful, drooping growth
for suspended baskets, etc., and producing profusely its blush white flowers.

Princes Thyra. Very neat grower, with beautiful shining foilage; flowers flesh or
light salmon with white center.

Remarkable. Rose and white.

Princess Alexandrie. Light pink, the upper petals feathered with violet crimson;
good shape.

Butterfly. White and spotted rose.

Bridal Wreath. Flowers pure white.

Hlegans. Rose and white.

Hlegans Variegatum. Variegated foliage.

Innocence. Pure white, in large trusses.

Speciosus. White ground, violet spotted.

Wilsiz. Neat, erect habit, magenta.

Dolly Varden. The leaf is of a rich golden tint, with a brown zone, the older leaves
becoming tinted red at the margin; flowers pink.

Alice Lee. Leaf golden yellow, flowers violet crimson; free grower and dense
habit.

GLADIOLUS, FRENCH HYBRID.

They are the most stately and effective of the whole genus; being of a robust, erect .

growth, with green, sword-shaped leaves and magnificent flower-scapes, rising
from two to four feet in height. The colors comprise the most brilliant of
orange, scarlet and vermillion tints upon yellow and orange grounds, including
a graduated scale of intermediate shades from white and rosy blush and sal-
mon tints, toa salmon red and nankeen; from blush-white with purple crimson
throat and marginal streak of pink, to light rosy salmon grounds, with flakes
of deep carmine. A succession of bloom may be had from July to September,
by planting at intervals from April to June, reserving the strongest bulbs for
the last planting. Their culture is very simple; they will grow in any ordinary
mould, but succeed best in good earth, manured with well-rotted horse dung.
The bulbs should be taken up in the fall and placed in a dry cellar, protected
from frost.

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Collections of Named and Seedling Gladiolus.

The following superior collections of named and seedling Gladiolus have been put up
with the greatest care possible, only the choicest sorts being selected to comprise

the collection. The bulbs are folded in tissue paper and packed neatly in paste- -

board boxes and will be forwarded by mail at prices named.
Collection No. 1.—Price, $1.50.

Adonis. Light Cherry.

Brenchleyensis. Bright deép scarlet.

Canari. Light yellow, striped rose.

Daphne. Light cherry, bright crimson spots.

Don Juan. Orange fire red.

Fulton. YVelvety vermilion, purple spots.

Galathea. Flesh color, carmine spots on white ground.
John Bull. Light sulphur white; best white for florists.
Touts Van Houtte. Dazzling red.

Mars. Scarlet; very showy.

Mazeppa. Orange red, striped white.

Princess of Wales. White, flamed rosy carmine.

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Collection No. 2.—Price, $1.50.

Adonis. Light cherry.

Brenchleynsis. Bright deep scarlet.

Don Juan. Orange fire red.

John Bull. Light sulphur white; best white for florists.
Louis Van Houtte. Dazzling red.

Mars. Scarlet; very showy.

Spectabilis. Soft rose, purple blotches on white ground.

_ Eugene Scribe. Light pink, flamed carmine.

Ceres. Pure white, flamed lilac.

Galathea. Flesh color, carmine spots on white ground.
Comte De Morny. Dark purple, white spots.

Thunberg. Cherry orange, pure white spots.

Collection No. 3.—Price, $2.

Agathe. Bright rose, flamed chamois, with carmine margin of soft salmony rose.

Angele. White, slightly flesh, light carmine blotches.

Bernard De Jussieu. Violet ground, striped with cherry and purple.

Ceres. Pure white, flamed lilac.

Etendard. White, slightly flamed lilac or blush violet.

Hugene Scribe. Light pink, flamed carmine.

Le Poussin. Light red, with large white throat; very fine.

Lord Byron. Bright scarlet, pure white throat.

Meteor. Bright dark rose, pure white throat.

Nestor. Clear Yellow, lower petals deeper yellow, striped with red.

Proserpine. Rosy white, very strongly marked with deep rose and crimson violet;
extra.

Thunberg. Cherry orange, pure white spots.

Collection No. 4.—Price, 83.

Hugene Scribe. Wight pink, flamed carmine.

La Favorite. Rose, flamed carmine.

Le Poussin. Light red, with large white throat; very fine.

Meyerbeer. Brilliant scarlet, flamed vermillion, amaranth spots.

Norma. Pure white, occasionally very slightly suffused with pale lilac.

Pericles. Light rose, margined and flamed purple.

Robert Fortune. Orange lake, shading to purple crimson; veined white (perfection).

Shakespeare. White, very slightly suffused with carmine rose; large rosy blotch
(perfection).

Stella. White, slightly tinged yellow, flamed carmine.

Sultana. Bright satin rose, flamed with carmine; purple carmine blotch on white

round.
Sir Walter Hooker. Light cherry; rosy carmine blotch on pure white ground.
Isaac Buchanan. New; the finest yellow Gladiolus yet introduced.

Collection No. 5.—Price, $1.
TWELVE GLADIOLUS, IN TWELVE SORTS, WITHOUT NAME.
Collection No. 6.—Price, 75 Cents.
TWELVE GLADIOLUS, (GOOD MIXTURE).

Very Fine Mixed Varieties, of various shades of red, per dozen, 75 cents; half dozen
40 cents. ,

Fine Mixed Varieties, of light colors and white, per dozen, $1.50; half dozen, 75 cts.

Fine Mixed Varieties, assorted colors, per dozen, 75 cents; half dozen, 40 cents.

Mixed Gladiolus, assorted colors, per hundred, $5.

Mixed Gladiolus, light and white, per hundred, $8; not less than 50 at hundred rates.

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HYDRANGEA. “ Wariegata.”

One of the finest of foliage plants, and a most beautiful variegated-leaf variety of the
Hydrangea. Asa plant for bedding out in ribbon lines, or a pot plant for the
parlor conservatory, nothing yet equals it. Its pretty silvery white leaves are
marked with a beautiful pea-green shade, making a fine contrast with dark-leaved
foliage plants. Flowers similar to the common variety, H. Hortensis, often
flowering when the plants are only six inches in height, being surmounted with
an immense panicle of rosy carmine flowers. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.

HELIOTROPES.

Price, 20 cents each; $2 per dozen; small plants, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

- Albicans. Very light; fine truss.

Belle of Jersey. Savender; nice bedder.

Inecien Tardif. Very fragrant; excellent for winter flowering.
Maile. Elizabeth. Dark violet, fine truss; good for pot culture.
Chieftain. Rich shade of violet; the standard variety.
Reptans. Very fragrant; good every way.

Duc de Lavendury. Rich blush, dark eye.

The Standard. Deep purple.

Etoille de Marseilles. Very dark.

Star. One of the darkest varieties, with an immense truss.
Garabaldi. Very light.

Incomparable. Light fragrant.

Migniome. Lilac.

Mrs. Burgess. Dark violet.

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GERMAN IVY.

A vine of rapid growth and beautiful, dark green, glossy
foliage, excellent for covering walls, arbors, etc.; also -#
used for hanging baskets. Price 15 to 25 cents each. &

Ivy.

Several varieties, including English, Irish and Scotch.
For in-door decoration, baskets, etc., the Ivy is unsur-
passed. Plants, 25 cents to $1 each. See Engrav-
ing.

JAPAN LILIES.

To those who have never seen these flowers, no descrip-
tion can convey an idea of the delicate frost-like sur-
face of the petals, the velvety crimson spots, or the SSS
delightful, refreshing fragrance. They are perfectly H IVY.
hardy. A collection of three or four bulbs in a good-sized pot will afford a
magnificent show. See Engraving.

Lilium Auratum. The Golden Lily of Japan. This is without doubt the grandest
lily of the whole family. 50cents each; $4.50 per dozen.

Rubrum. White and red. 25 cents each,

Roseum. White and rose. 25 cents each.

Album. White Japan Lily. 40 cents each.

Candidum. White garden Lily. 25 cents each.

LTongiflorum. Large snow-white trumpet shaped flower; veryfragrant. 25 cents
each.

Fortunti. A variety growing from six to seven feet high. 50 cents each.

Tigrinum Splendium. 50 cents each.

Tigrinum Fi. Pi. Double Tiger Lily. 50 cents each.

Umbellatum. Deepred. 25 cents each. ;

Maculatum. Dark red, spotted with yellow, 25 cents each.

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LILY OF THE VALLEY.
A beautiful little plant, extensively grown for forcing in winter and early spring, |
the grace and fragrance of its pure white flower-spikes being much prized in
the construction of the most valuable bouquets and baskets. It is entirely
hardy, preferring a slightly shaded position. Price, large clumps, 25 cents
each ; $2 per dozen; smaller clumps, 15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

JESSAMINE (Cape).
Three varieties ; strong plants. Price, 50 cents each.

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MYRSIPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES (Smilax). (See cut.)
There is no climbing plant in cultivation that surpasses this in the graceful beauty
of its foliage, and its peculiar wavy formation renders it one of the most valu-
able of all plants for vases or hanging baskets, as it can either be made to climb

or droop, as required; in cut flowers it is considered indispensable. 25 cents
each ; small buths, 15 cents each.

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DAY LILY.

The popular white Day Lily, or Funkia; flowers somewhat trumpet-shaped. 35
cents each.
LANTANAS.
Price, 25 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.
Boule de Niege. White, with orange centre.’
L’ Abbie Trouve. Yellow, edged carmine.
Sparkle. Orange and crimson.
Violana. Purplish blue; free bloomer.

DOUBLE BLUE LOBELIA.

Its habit is very compact, having double flowers resembling the double violet.-
Its durability of blooming is much longer than the single varieties, and it will
prove valuable for both hanging-baskets and bedding in the open ground.
15 cents each.

LOBELIA.

One of the most useful plants for hanging-baskets, or for ribbon beds; flowers of
all shades, from white to the deepest blue. 15 cents each.

MADERIA, OR MIGNONETTE VINE.
One of the best plants for rapidly covering trellis-work; flowers feathery white,
with fragrance of mignonette. 15 cents each.
OXALIS.

Very desirable for hanging-baskets; six varieties: pink, three shades, white and
yellow. Price, in pots, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen. Bulbs, 10 cents each;
$1.00 per dozen.

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The wonderful improvement made in the varieties of Pansies SN .) lyse
has rendered them extremely popular as plants for early Qe \\ », (7A

spring, summer and autumn flowering. For massing in *
flower beds, no plant is more esteemed. Plants from the /
best imported seed. 10 cents each; 8 for 25 cents; 75 7
cents per dozen.

PALM. Wp F \\.\
Palms are being extensively used as parlor and greenhouse CW
plants, and large plants are used for decorative purposes PANSY.
on lawns during the summer. Eight of the most popular varieties: small
plants from 50 cents to $1 each.

PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower).

A beautiful and interesting climbing plant, growing to the height of 20 or 80 feet;
is hardy-with slight protection, in the latitude of New York. Colors vary in
different sorts—blue, white, crimson, etc. 25 cents each.

Passiflora Pfordti Passiflora Trifusciata Passiflora Ceruleu

Passiflora Alata Passiflora Von Volwemi

PILEA (Artillerv Plant).

Serpefolia and Reptans.—When in flower, produce a snapping sound when water is
thrown on the leaves. 15 cents.

PETUNIAS, SINGLE.

From seed, varying through all the shades of crimson and rose, to purest white
striped, mottled. and self colored. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

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PETUNIAS, DOUBLE.

Admiration. Creamy white, tinged with rose and crimson.
Ada. Purple, crimson and white; good form.
American Belle. Variegated crimson and white.
Bridesmaid. Very large, white shaded blush.
Barringer. Lilac; flowers large, well filled.
Coquette. White, shaded and blotched violet and purple.
Evolution. Purple, spotted white; fringed.
Fimbriata. Very large, lilac; fringed margin.
Magnet. White and crimson; blotched.
Monarch. White, blotched with purple.
Miss Elliott. Crimson, largely margined white; good form. Extra.
Md. de La Vergne. Sarge, blush, pink-veined.
Queen of Whites. Fine shaped, white.
Rosalind. Deep Purple.
Snowball. Pure white, large.
Sable Queen. Purplish maroon.
Price, 15 and 25 cents each.

CHINESE PZZONIAS.

Are so valuable on account of their large size, beautiful coloring, and delightful
fragrance and so entirely hardy and vigorous that none should be without them.

Fragrance. ne of the best pinks; 25 cents.

Double White. 50 cents.

PELARGONIUMS, Or Fancy Flowering Geraniums,

The Pelargonium is now among the most beautiful plants, either for garden or
greenhouse and should be more extensively cultivated. They are easy of cul-
ture, and present, in their varied and exquisite tints and colors what few other
plants possess. 25 and 50 cents each.

PHLOX, HARDY HERBACEOUS—General Collection.

As this beautiful genus of plants bloom well in partial shade, they are, perhaps, the
most valuable plants we cultivate for city gardens or shrubberies. They are en-
tirely hardy in all sections of the country. They bloom in immense trusses, and
therefore are well adapted for exhibition. I do not enumerate the varieties as
there are so many of them, and as newer and better sorts are continually
succeeding each other. 25 cents each; $2.25 per dozen.

PRIMROSE, Double White Chinese.

One of the most proiitable plants cultivated for
winter flowers, well-grown specimens often
yielding 500 flowers during the winter. AI-
Ways very scarce, being hard to propagate.
Price, 50 to 75 cents each.

PRIMROSE, Chinese Single.

One of the finest of our winter-blooming plants, .
producing flowers in great profusion. Make Z#///A \ ge ZA
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Price, 25 to 50 cents each. CHINESE PRIMROSE.

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RICHARDIA ALBA MACULATA.
A plant belonging to the same order
as the Calla Ethiopica, with
beautifully-spotted leaves. It
flowers abundantly during the
summer months, planted out in
the open border. The flowers
are shaped like those of the
Calla, and are pure white,
shaded with violet inside. It is
a deciduous plant, kept dry in
winter, and started in spring
like a Dahlia. Large bulbs, 50
cents each; $4.50 per dozen.
Smaller, 30 cents each; $3.00
per dozen.

TUBEROSE, DOUBLE.

Grow on long stems three feet high,
and produce the most beauti-
ful waxy-white, sweet-scented
flowers of any bulb in cultiva-
tion, having from 20 to 30 flow-
ers on each stock. (See Cut).

Price, first quality bulbs, 10 cents
each; $1 per dozen. Second
quality, 8 cents each; 75 cents
per dozen: per 100, $6. Add
25 cents per dozen if sent by
mail. Started in pots, 25 cents
each; $2.25 per dozen.

NEW DOUBLE TUBEROSE,

“Pearl.”

Is more dwarf than the precedin®
variety, its flowers are muc!
larger and imbricated like a
rose. Is much better in every
respect than the old variety.

Price, first quality bulbs, 15 cents
each; $1.50 per dozen. Second
quality bulbs, 10 cents each; $1
per dozen. Add 25 cents per
dozen if sent by mail.

My Tuberose bulbs are the best that
can be obtained, not onein a
hundred will fail to produce
flowers if properly treated. TUBEROSE.

TROPZOLUM

Is of late in great demand; it blooms profusely from June to November. Is used
for rock work, vases, &c. Its colors are scarlet, crimson, orange, &c. It blooms
best in poor, sandy soil. 25 cents each.

NEW VARIEGATED GERMAN IVY.

A variegated form of the common German Ivy (Senecio Scandens). The bright
green leaves are irregularly bordered and marked with creamy white. A novel
and valuable acquisition to our variegated plants. 25 cents each.

NEW GERMAN IVY (Senecio Macroglossis).

It resembles the English Ivy to such a degree that it is often mistaken for it. It
has the same strong, vigorous growth as the common German Ivy, and for
baskets, &e., is unsurpassed. 25 cents each.

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ROSES.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

They are by far the most valuable for general cultivation, having a hardy constitu-
tion, vigorous in growth, and bearing throughout the summer and autumn
flowers of elegant beauty and delightful fragrance. They grow best in a rich,
stiff, loamy soil, and should be carefully top-dressed with stable manure in the
fall. They may be massed in permanent beds, and in spring and fall will make
a gorgeous display of their rich bloom.

Do not prune in the fall; but on the approach of winter, cover your plants with
light straw or hay. This-will protect them not only from the cold, but from
the intense rays of the sun, which striking the stem while the sap is down, is
equally injurious. After the frost is over in the spring, remove the straw and
prune down to within two or three eyes of the ground, manure liberally, and
an abundant crop of roses through the summer and fall will be the result.

Price, first size, 50 cents each; $4 per dozen.

‘< second size, 35 cents each; $3 per dozen.

third size, 25 cents each; $2 per dozen.

Abel Sele ar Large, very full and deliciously perfumed; color, deep rosy blush,
shaded.

Alfred Colomb. Large, globular form; full and very sweet; bright clear red.

Auguste Mie. Clear bright pink; very large and finely cupped; fragrant.

Achile Gounod. Brilliant purple carmine; large; very full and sweet; a free
bloomer.

Baronne Adolphe de Rothschild. Fine, soft, velvety scarlet, changing to crimson pur-
ple; large and very striking.

Baronne Prevost. Beautiful pure bright rose, shaded with crimson; very large;
finely perfumed.

Count Cauvour. Dark, deep vermillion red; very double; large and sweet.

Climbing Victor Verdier. Brilliant rosy carmine, edged with purple; very large, full
and fragrant.

Charlotte Corday. A large bold rose; very striking; dark purplish pink.

Coquette des Alps. The finest White Hybrid Perpetual yet introduced; a profuse
bloomer; flowers pure white, sometimes shaded with blush.

Countesse of Oxford. Noted for its imme se size, fine full form and delicious fra-
grance; color, soft rosy carmine.

Caroline de Sansel. Clear brilliant rose, merging into rosy lilac, edged with bronze;
very large and sweet.

Count Bismarck. Rich dark purplish scarlet, changing to reddish purple.

Duke of Wellington. Beautiful velvety red, shaded with scarlet crimson.

Duchesse de Morny. Bright purplish crimson, shading to velvety crimson maroon.

Edmund Wood. large size and perfect form; very fragrant; color, bright orange
scarlet. :

Enfant de Mt. Carmel. Brilliant rosy carmine, shaded with purplish red.

Eugene Furst. Flower large and somewhat cupped; petals large; very sweet; color,
crimson scarlet, velvety, changing to purple rose.

General Washington. Bright vermillion rose; large fine form; perfectly double; very
free bloomer; fragrant.

General Jacqueminot. Rich velvety scarlet, changing to scarlet crimson; magnifi-
cent bud.

Giant of Battles. Brilliant crimson; large, very double and sweet; esteemed one of
the finest.

Gloire de Montplaistr. Beautiful velvety, purplish red, shaded with dark crimson.

General Lane. Clear dark rose; changing to bright rosy crimson.

John Hopper. Rose, crimson centre; large, full, and good.

Jules Margottin. Bright cherry; large and full; superb.

Lady Emily Peel. A charming rose; medium size and full form; very sweet; color,
white, sometimes tinged and shaded with blush.

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La France. A splendid new variety; beautiful pale peach, changing to deep rose,
shaded centre; very large and full; free bloomer; delicious tea fragrance, one of
the best for open ground or in pots.

Louis Margotten. Carmine, shaded with purple, changing to dark rose.

Lord Raglan. Brilliant crimson scarlet; splendid, large, very full and sweet.

La Reine. Beautiful clear bright rose; fine full form; very fragrant; well named,
“‘The Queen.”

Mad. Alfred de Rougemont. Pure white, delicately shaded and tinged with rose;
fully double; good size; very sweet and hardy; one of the best white roses.

Mad. Victor Verdier. Rich bright cherry red, changing to satin rose;

Mad. Lajffay. Beautiful clear flesh color, changing to transparent rose.

Madame Plantier. Pure white, large and double; a good cemetery rose; one of the
very best hardy white roses.

Madame Lacharme. Very vigorous; flowers very large and full, and beautifully
formed; white in opening, slightly shaded in the centre, changing into pure
white; a superb rose.

Paeonia. Flowers carmine; a free bloomer.

Pierre Notting. Deep blackish red, very dark; large, very double.

Princess Louise Victoria. A carmine rose, of climbing habit; medium size; full and
sweet.

Pius IX. Clear bright rose, changing to pink, delicately shaded; very large.

President Lincoln. Scarlet and crimson, shaded with purplish vermilion.

Queen Victoria. Beautiful pale rose, changing to silvery rose, elegantly shaded
with crimson.

Reynold’s Hole. Dark velvety crimson maroon; flower large and full.

Triomphe de 0 Exposition. Clear lavender pink and bright transparent rose, beauti-
fully shaded.

Victor Verdier. Brilliant rosy carmine, edged with purple; fine, large, free bloomer.

Vulean. Very dark, rich velvety crimson, changing to blackish purple.

EVER-BLOCMING ROSES

Are the on7y continual bloomers, com-
mencing early in the season and give :
abundance of bloom through the
summer and autumn, until checked
by freezing weather. The accom-
panying cut represents a Tea Rose
bud, which are the most beautiful
of all, although the Bourbon, China
and Noisette are more hardy and
bloom as freely, they all give better
satisfaction than any other class of
roses. Most of them, except Tea
Roses, do well if slightly protected
when left in the ground over winter.
When the tops are killed down, they
will throw up new shoots and bloom
as well as ever if the roots are not
injured. If they are sometimes
lost, it is no serious matter, as new)
plants can be obtained at a trifling
cost. Verbenas, Geraniums, and
other bedding plants are only set
for one season, and the Rose is no
more expensive, and no plant will
better repay their cost than the Ever blooming Roses. The dead branches
should be cut back to the live wood. If the plants are lifted in the fall into
boxes of earth and cut back and kept ina cool cellar, giving water enough to
keep the bark from drying, they can be planted out early in the spring, and
will start into bloom in avery short time. If wanted for winter-blooming, they
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To those who are not acquainted with the varieties, and stating what colors they
prefer, or whether for pot culture, bedding out, or climbing, and when left |
with us we will guarantee to select varieties that will please you, always send-
ing named varieties and labeled. |

Price, large plants, 50 cents each; $4 per dozen. Second size, 35 cents each; $3 per |
dozen. Third size, 25 cents each; $2 per dozen; 214 inch pots, 15 cents each; |
$1.50 per dozen, by mail or express.

Fifty Roses, purchasers’ selections, not to exceed 25 varieties, by express, $6; by
mail, $6.50. One hundred Roses, not to exceed 50 varieties, by express, $10;
by mail, $11.

General Collection--Ever-Blooming Roses.

Abbreviations: t. for Tea, c. for China, b. for Bourbon, n. for Noisette.

Adam. t. Bright fresh carmine color; large size, free bloomer.

Aline Sisley. t. Flower is large and full, very double and sweet; color is a rare shade
of violet red, brightened with crimson maroon.

Appoline. c. Full and sweet; delicate pink, changing to clear rose.

Agrippina. c. Brilliant, fiery red; full and sweet; an early and profuse bloomer.

Arch Duchesse Isabella, t. A beautiful bedding and house rose; white, shaded with
rosy carmine, changing to amaranth.

Arch Duke Charles. t. Brilliant, crimson scarlet, shaded with violet crimson.

America. un. Cream yellow, changing to coppery yellow; strong grower.

Aurora. t. Beautiful rosy blush, changing to clear rose.

Bourbon Queen. Large, very full and sweet; brilliant carmine and rose.

Bella. t. Pure white, good size and form; tea-scented.

Beauty of Greenmount. un. Dark rosy red, changing to deep crimson; a good grower
and profuse bloomer.

Bougere. t. Deep rosy bronze; a superb rose; large, full and very fragrant.

Bon Silene. t. Noted for the great size and beauty of its buds; deep rose color, but
changeable; very sweet, and fine every way.

Bouquet de Marie. b. Rose tinted with silver; fine form and good habit.

Beau Carmine. b. Fine carmine red; rich and velvety; profuse bloomer.

Camellia. b. Pure white; profuse bloomer; pretty and good grower.

Clara Sylwain. t. Pure white, creamy centre.

Caroline de Manias. t. Pure white; double, and a constant bloomer; medium size,
in clusters.

Compte de Bobrinsky. b. Deep crimson scarlet; profuse bloomer.

Cordelia Cook., t. Delicate pale flesh, with blush centre; very pretty.

Coumte dela Caurthe. +t. Deep blush, large and fuil.

Chromatella. n. Clear bright yellow; good form and substance.

Duchesse de Brabant. t. Soft rosy flesh, edged with silver rose.

Douglas. }. Dark cherry red; fine color and a good bloomer.

Duchesse of Hdinburg. t. Rich velvety crimson, beautiful bud and abundant
bloomer. ,

Devoniensis. +t. Creamy white, with rosy centre; sweet and very full.

Emperor Russia. c. A bright scarlet, shaded and dashed with crimson.

Empress Hugenie. }b. Pale rose, margined with purple; double and fragrant.

Glori de Dijon. n. One of the finest in every respect; large, very double and sweet;
color, rich creamy yellow, shaded with salmon rose.

Glori de Rosemond. n. Rich velvety crimson, flamed with scarlet.

Henry Plantier. bb. Bright rose, large, full and sweet, good bloomer.

Hermosa. . Clear rose, fragrant; a constant bloomer, hardy.

Isabella Gray. t. Deep golden yellow, beautiful buds, very sweet, profuse bloomer.

Isabella Sprunt. +t. Canary yellow, beautiful buds; very sweet, profuse bloomer.

Jeane d@d Are. t. Fine citron yellow, full globular form, highly tea-scented.

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James Sprunt. n. Deep cherry red, very pretty and distinct; desirable as a climbing
or pillar rose, very profuse bloomer.

La Nankeen. t. Apricot yellow, large and full, good form, tea-scented.

La Chamoise. t. Its color is superior to Safrano, and blooms more freely.

La Jonquil. t. Brilliant daffodil yellow, very distinct color.

Louis Phillippe. b. Rich dark velvety crimson, profuse bloomer.

La Pactole. u. Pure sulphur yellow, large and full, very sweet, tea-scented.

Laurette. t. Delicate creamy white, shaded with rose, flesh colored centre.

La Phenix. ). Fine brilliant red, shaded with dark rose; a profuse bloomer.

Lamarque. u. Pale canary yellow, changing to French white, a good bloomer.

Tucullus. b. Beautiful dark crimson maroon, an excellent bloomer.

Mount Blane. t. Double and fragrant; color, a lovely creamy white, tinged with
yellow.

Monthly Cabbage. c. Deep rose, large and globular.

Madlle Rachel t. Pure white, very double, makes beautiful buds, is an elegant house:
rose, and a good bedder, profuse bloomer.

Marve Sisley. t. One of the finest; color, an exquisite shade of pale yellow.

Mad. Margotten. t. A strong grower; large buds and flowers, full and elegantly per-
fumed; color, beautiful dark citron yellow, centre rosy blush.

Mad. Jules Margotten. t. Bright pink with crimson centre, tinged with yellow; large,

_ very sweet, full and fine.

Mad. Bravy. t. Rich creamy white, with blush centre, perfect form.

Mad. Falcot. t. Fine apricot yellow; buds, orange yellow.

Melville. c. Bright pink, changing to silver rose; constant bloomer.

Malmaison. bb. Pale creamy flesh, changing to lovely fawn, with rose centre; very
double, full and sweet, one of the finest varieties.

Marechal Niel. un. Flower very large, double and deliciously perfumed,; clear sul-
phur yellow. :

WNiphotas. t. A fine winter bloomer, color pure white, very large, full.

Nina. t. Silver white, colored with rosy blush; good form; fragrant.

Perle Des Jardin. t. Fine canary yellow, very large, full, and fine form; good winter
bloomer.

Perle de Lyon. t. Fulland highly perfumed; color, deep orange yellow, lovely buds..

Peerless. . Rich crimson, fine large double flower, splendid bud.

Pink Daily. t. Fine bright pink; a constant bloomer, much esteemed.

Pierre St. Cyr. t. Fine rosy pink, edged and shaded with lilac.

Queen of France. b. Clear bright red, cup-shaped, fragrant.

Safrano. t. Bright apricot, changing to salmon and fawn, beautiful orange buds, a
constant and profuse bloomer.

Sombrieul. t. White, edged and tinted with silvery rose; very sweet, large.

Solfaterre. n. Fine clear sulphur yellow, lovely bud, full and sweet, good grower and
fine bloomer.

Sanguinea. c. Deep blood red; very bright and distinct.

Halle de Chamouniz. t. Sweet, coppery yellow, shaded and tinted with rose.

Verdiflora Green Rose. t. Flower double; pure deep green, a great curiosity.

White Tea. t. A rather tender variety, best in the South; good bloomer and fragrant,

Washington. un. Pure white, very double; vigorous grower and profuse bloomer.

White Daily. t. White, free bloomer.

Yellow Tea. Canary yellow, a free winter bloomer.

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CLIMBING PRAIRIE ROSES.

The Prairie’ Roses are superior to all others for covering buildings, walls, trellises,
trees, &c. Their immense clusters of beautiful flowers, their luxuriant foliage,
perfect hardiness, and rapid growth make them the most desirable to every one
who wants a fine climbing rose.

Price, large, strong plants, in 6-inch pots, 50 cents each; $4 per dozen.

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Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, becoming nearly white; very double; one of the best.

Queen of the Prairie. Deep rose, large and globular, in great clusters; hardy and
vigorous; the very best of its color.

Gem of the Prairie. Light crimson, free bloomer and very double.

Seven Sisters. A strong and rapid grower and a remarkable bloomer, with seven
blooms in a cluster, hence its name.

Scarlet Greenville. Crimson scarlet.

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MOSS ROSES.

A most beautiful class of roses. They require high cultivation to grow their ele-
gant mossy buds to perfection. They are hardy, and of an increasing demand.
Price, 50 cents to $1 each, except where noted; small plants, 35 cents each.
See Cut.

Adelaide. Pale rose.

Crimson Moss. Light rose; large. ‘

Captain Ingram. Purplish crimson, violet shaded; large and very mossy. Smali
plants, 30 cents each.

Common Blush. Large, full, double, vigorous and free blooming.

Comtesse de Murinais. Pure white, double in clusters.

Denis Helze. Deep rosy crimson; fragrant and free bloomer.

Glory of Mosses. Pale rose, very large, full and beautiful.

Marie de Blois. Clear satin lilac, large and fine.

Luxembourg. Fine purplish crimson; large cupped, free bloomer.

Prolific. Rose, globular form, dwarf habit.

JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM, (Catalonian Jessamine).

A valuable winter-flowering plant, either for parlor or greenhouse, blooming with-
out intermission from October to May. The flowers are pure white, most
deliciously fragrant. 25 cents each.

28 C., Kk. ALLENS

JASMINUM REVOLUTUM.

A yellow-flowered Jessamine, growing rapidly to the height of from 10 to 20 feet.
A splendid plant for the Southern States, as it is hardy south of Maryland.
Very fragrant. 25 cents each; $2.25 per dozen.

JESSAMINE, CAPE, (Gardenia Florida and Radicans).
Plants, 25 cents each.

MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CORDIFOLIUM VARIEGATUM.
(Variegated Ice Plant).

Valuable for baskets or vases, as its succulent character enables it to stand our hot
and dry weather admirably. The variegation of the leaves, white and green, is
very distinct, and the star-like purple flowers contrast finely with the creamy-
white foliage. 25 cents each; $2.25 per dozen.

MAHERNIA ODORATA.

A neat-growing greenhouse plant, blooming in the early spring months; flowers,
yellow, bell-shaped, of exquisite fragrance. 25 cents each.

MIMULUS, (Musk Piant).
Mimulus Moschatus. Yellow blossoms. 15 cents each.

NIEREMBERGIA GRACILIS.

A well-known bedding plant, of slender grass-like habit, with bluish white flowers
an inch in diameter, flowering from June to October. 15 to 25 cents each.

PEPEROMIA.

Pretty dwarf-growing plants, requiring partial shade and moisture, suitable for bas-
kets, vases, ferneries, etc. 25 cents each.

Maculosa. Bright green, marked along the veins with grayish white.

Magnolefolia. Leaves resemble the magnolia; bright green.

Verschaffeltti, Leaves marked with frosted white or silvery stripes. Splendid for
the hothouse or wardian case.

Resedeflora. This plant bears tiny spire-like spikes of white flowers at the apex of
pink stems, the lower portions of which are clothed with small velvety leaves.

WAX PLANT (Hoya Canosa).

This plant has thick, fleshy leaves, growing moderately fast, and bearing umbels of
beautiful flesh-colored flowers, from which are exuded large drops of honey-
like liquid. One of the best for house culture. 25 cents each.

YUCCA.

The Yuccas are a striking class of plants, with long, narrow, strong, sharp-pointed
leaves, with a peculiar tropical aspect. Flamentosa is the hardiest, and will
endure almost any of our northern winters. It sends up a strong flower-stem
in the middle of the summer, bearing a large spike of whitish flowers.

Yucca Filamentosa, strong, one year old roots, 50 cents.

SALVIA.

Splendens. A most gorgeous fall-flowering plant, growing from three to four feet in
height, forming a beautiful bush, which is covered with spikes of bright scarlet
flowers.

Splendens Alba. A pure white variety of the same habit as the preceding, with
which it contrasts finely.

Patens. A choice variety of deep blue color; of good habit, and forms a beautiful
contrast with S. Splendens.

Rosea, A distinct winter-flowering Salvia, with rich rose-colored flowers, borne in
spikes, six inches in length—to contrast with the white, blue and scarlet varie-
ties of Salvia; it is very valuable. 25 cents each.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 29

SEDUMS.
Are among the most valuable plants for hanging-baskets, vases, rock-work, or, in
| fact, any dry place where other plants would perish for want of water. The
fiowers embrace the different shades of carmine, orange, pink, white, etc.
Sedum Carneium Variegatum. This is one of the most useful, is excellent for hang-
ing-baskets. 15 cents each.
| Sedum Seboldit. Dwarf habit, leaves a light green, flowers pink; a pretty plant for
| baskets or rock-work. 15 cents each.
LEMON VERBENAS.
A well-known shrub, indispensable for the fragrance of its leaves in bouquet mak-
ing. 25 cents each.

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VERBENAS.

Verbenas being my leading specialty, I have selected from a large collection the
following varieties, which combine the best bedding qualities, embracing the
greatest variety of colors, which cannot fail to give satisfaction to all.

Alexis. Light purple, white eye. Negro. Black; extra.

Aline Copps. Crimson, velvet eye. Nevia Odorato. White, fragrant.

Alema. Rosy salmon. Purple King. Very dark purple.

Blue Belle. Uavender blue. Richard Cobden. Purple, light eye.

Black Hawk. Dark maroon. Rosy Morn. Pink, white eye.

Defiance. Dazzling scarlet. Sanguiner Superba. Blood red.

Beauty of Chastwood. Deep crimson, dark | The Banner. Purple, striped white.

Von Moltke, Purple, white eye.

Willie. Violet crimson, yellow eye.

White Bedder. Pure white.

King of White. One of the best white.

Queen of White. White; good. bloomer.

Zenobvia. Purple, large white eye.

Waterloo. Scarlet, velvet eye.

Peru. Pure white.

Wim. Young. Plain scarlet.

Mrs. Hayes. Scarlet, white eye.

Miss Arthur. Dazzling scarlet.

Red Cap. Red, white eye.

Rover. Maroon.

pune of Sherwood. Scarlet, white eye.

Capt. Jinks. Dark scarlet, yellow eye.

Flora. Blush, carmine centre.

Gigantic. Large crimson.

Gieam. Dazzling scarlet.

Gen. Custer. Scarlet, maroon centre,
shaded to white.

Faust. Large pink, white eye.

Flirt. White, striped with carmine.

Fermosa. Fine large piok.

Mattie. White, rose margin.

Mrs. Keyes. Pink, striped white.

Yozart. Pink and white striped.

Price, 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 12 for 75 cents; $4 per 100.
VINCA.

Variegata. A beautiful variety of the eos with pea-green leaves edged with
yellow; excellent for baskets. 15 to 25 cents each.
Major. A variety with arich, glossy green leaf, flowering profusely the whole
winter ; fine for baskets. 15 to 25 cents each.
Flegans. A new variegated variety of the same habit as the above. 25 cents each.

VERONICAS.

A class of plants blooming during the fall months. The flowers are borne on spikes
from four to six inches in length, and are produced in great abundance. 26
cents each.

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VALLOTA PURPUREA (Amaryllis).

A summer-flowering bulb, growing from 12 to 15 inches in height, bearing clusters
of scarlet flowers. 25 to 50 cents each.

PLANTS BY MAIL.

Special list will be sent free on application.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 31

SHED DEPARTMENT.

CALS
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Descriptive list of Flower Seeds.

DIRECTIONS FOR THEIR CUTLURE.

HarDy ANNUALS may be sown in the months of May or June. For garden culture
use a light, fine compost, composed of garden soil and well-rotted manure in
equal parts, spreading a few shovelfuls where the seed is to be sown, to
strengthen and increase the growth of the young plants; sowing the seed where
the plants are intended to bloom, and regulate the depth of sowing by the size
of the seeds. As soon as the young plants are an inch or two high, thin out and
Keep the earth loose and free from weeds by frequent hoeing.

Harpy Brennisls AND PERENNIALS require the same treatment as Hardy Annuals.
In addition to the above, they may be sown in the open border in September,
and, as soon as the frost appears, covered slightly with straw or dry litter, so as
to protect them from the severity of the winter. As soon as the weather will
permit in the spring, the covering should be removed and the earth loosened.

Hair Harpy AND TENDER ANNUALS should be sown in a light sandy compost, in
pots or shallow boxes, in March or April, placed in a warm room or in a mod-
erate hot-bed. The finer seeds should be but slightly covered, and the soil
pressed closely over them; and if the house or frame is very warm, they should
be frequently watered. As soon as the seed-leaf is fully developed, transplant
into shallow boxes, two or three inches apart, and when they have acquired
sufficient strength, which will be about the latter part of May, transplant into-
flower-beds.

Seed should not be sown in the open ground, in this vicinity, before the middle of
May. More failures are caused by too early sowing than any other cause.

INDUCEMENTS TO CLUBS.

To those who may club together and send their orders in one letter, and for the
purpose of encouraging such clubs, | offer the following terms:

Persons sending $ 1 00 may select seeds at Catalogue prices amounting to $ 1 15.
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No variations whatever will be made from the above rates. Prices to Dealers and
Grangers, whose orders exceed the above amount, will be given on application.
They will be put up together in separate packages and sent to one address,
postage paid. I will make the same allowance to any one person ordering for
himself alone. But, bear in mind, this discount is allowed only on flower and
vegetable seed ordered by the packet, not by the ounce or pound. All flower
seed sent by mail on receipt of price.

All flower seeds not grown by myself are imported from the most reliable Huropean
growers, and thoroughly tested before sent out.

ABRONIA. per pkt
Exremely pretty creeping plants, with Verbena-like heads of sweet-scented
flowers. Half-hardy annuals.

Umbellata. Rosy lilac, 14 foot, 10
Arenaria. Pure waxy yellow, delicious scented, 10
ABUTILON.

Greenhouse Shrubs, remarkable for their fine foliage and variously colored |
flowers, blooming in abundance during the winter and spring months;
many of the varieties will succeed well if plunged in the flower border
during the summer.

Abutilon. Fine mixed varieties, 2 to 6 feet, 25

ACROCLINIUM.
One of the best of the everlasting flowers, very extensively used for winter

bouquets, for which purpose the flowers should be cut before they are
fully expanded.

Aecroclinium Album. Pure white, 1 foot, half-hardy annual, 5
Roseum. Bright rose, 1 foot, mahae 5
Mixed Colors. acl ibate ae 5
ADLUMIA.
A beautiful climbing plant of graceful habit; hardy annual.
Adlumia Cirrhosa (Mountain Fringe). White, 15 feet, 10
AGERATUM.

Very valuable and showy plants for large clumps, blooming throughout the
summer, and if lifted and potted in the fall and placed i in the parlor or
ereenhouse, will keep up a succession of beautiful flowers all winter.
Half-hardy annuals.

Ageratum Consprcuum. Pure white, 114 feet, 5

Mexicanum. Wavyender blue, 1 foot, 5
ANAGALLIS.

Dwarf, compact, flowering plants; admirably adapted for ornamental baskets,
rock-work, edgings, and small beds; succeed best in light, rich soil, ina
sunny situation; covered with flowers the whole summer; half- hardy ; iy
foot.

Eugenie. Light blue, shaded with white, 10

Napoleon Tif. Rich maroon color, 10

Choice Mixed. All shades, 10

AMARANTHUS.
A very ornamental and much admired class of plants; very
attractive; half-hardy annuals.
Amaranthus Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Red, grace-
ful; 3 feet, 5
Bicolor Ruber. A beautiful novelty, 5
Hypochondriachus (Prince’s Feather). Crim-
son, 3 feet, 5
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Leaves red, yellow
‘ and green; very handsome; 2 feet, 5
Saccifolius. Plant pyramidal, leaves long, nar-
row and wavy; 2 feet, 10

AMARANTHUS. Sunrise, New. Top of plant brilliant crimson, 15

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PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 33

ALYSSUM. per pkt
Very pretty little plants for edging or rock-work, blooming all summer, and
are much used for bouquets on account of their delicate honey-like fra-

grance.
Alyssum Sweet. White, very sweet; hardy annual. Per ounce, 75 cents, 5
Wierzbeckit. White and yellow; hardy perennial, 10

Savatile. Extremely showy yellow, 10

AMMOBIUM.
A very useful everlasting for making dried winter bouquets; forming, also, a
showy plant for the garden; hardy annual.
Ammobium Alatum. White; 2 feet, 5
ARDISIA CRENULATA.
A greenhouse shrub, with bright scarlet berries, which remain on the plant
along time, making it exceedingly ornamental. The plant is of a par-

ticularly fine form, 50
ARISTOLOCHIA.
A highly ornamental climbing plant, with curiously shaped flowers; hardy
perennial.
Aristolochia Sophio, (Dutchman’s Pipe). 30 feet, 10
ASPERULA.

A most profuse blooming hardy annual, attaining an average growth of one
foot. The flowers, which are a beautiful light blue, are very sweet-
scented, and last a long while in perfection.

Asperula Azurea Setosa. Blue; 1 foot, 10

: ALONSOGA.

Free-flowering bedding plants, continuing in bloom until killed by frost; also
good house plants; half hardy; 114 feet.

Alonsoa Warscewiczt. Bright crimson flowers,

Grandifiora. Large flowering, bright scarlet,
Choice Mixed. Finest varieties, mixed,
AZALEA.
These are among our most beautiful greenhouse plants.
Azalea Indica. Finest mixed, from a choice collection, 95

ANTIRRHINUM, (Snapdragon),
One of the most useful summer and autumn flowering perennials, vieing with
the Carnation in the variety of its stripes and spots.
Antirrhinum Majus Album. White; very good,
Majus. Fine striped varieties,
Majus; Brilliant, scarlet and orange,
Tom Thumb. Choicest mixed,
Best and brightest colors mized,

Oro or

Or or Ol or Or

ASTER.

gy Is the most popular and effective of our garden favorites,
producing in profusion flowers of the most perfect and
beautiful form, as well as richness and variety of color.
They delight in a rich, light soil, and in hot, dry
weather; should be mulched well with rotted manure
mr and supplied liberally with water; half-hardy annuals.
maye> Aster, Trugfauts Peony-F lowered. Very double, of fine form,
ue. round in shape, resembling a bail; 2 feet, many
colors mixed, 10
Paony-Flowered Perfection. Same as above; the best
in every respect; 12 beautiful colors; each color, 15
Peony-F lowered Globe. The earliest flowering variety,
ee A of branching habit; flowers very double; fine
SED mixed colors, 10
Traffatts Peony: Dwarf Chrysanthemum-F lowered. Dwarf, compact
Flowered Aster. habit, 10

34 C.. EL BAINES

: : ; per pkt
Aster, Umbrique Pompone. Free-blooming, compact-habited, finest mixed, 10
Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet. Height, 10 inches; very free blooming and

early, the flowers forming a complete bouquet; mixed colors, 10
Rose-F lowered. A splendid variety, of beautiful pyramidal habit; the

flowers are large and double; extra choice mixed; 2 feet 10
Victoria. Flowers are large; perfectly double, imbricated and globu-

lar; 20 inches in height; choice mixed colors, 10

Half Dwarf Muiltiflora Mauve. A new variety, about 14 feet in height,

of fine form; flowers perfect and abundant, delicate white and
mauve, 15

Victoria Dwarf, Snow White. A most beautiful variety; flowers pure

snowy white, very double, and of globular shape, forming a com-
pact bush, 10 inches in height, 15

Washington. The largest Aster known; flowers five inches in diameter
and perfectly double; one of the very best varieties; mixed colors, 15
Washington. Pure white, 20
ee Peach blossom. 20

AQUILEGIA, (Columbine).
An extremely showy genus of early summer blooming plants; their plants
being both in form and color strikingly beautiful; hardy perennials.
Aquilegia Alba Flore Pleno. Pure white, double; 114 feet, 10
Chrysantha. It is strong-growing and bears an abundance of flow-
ers, of a bright yellow color, which are freely produced all

summer, 10
Durandi. Double, red and white striped; fine; 114 feet, 10
Glandulosa. Blue and white, large and splendid, 10
Skinnert. Scarlet and yellow; very beautiful; 114 feet, 10
Mixed Double. All colors, 10

Mixed Single. Ali colors, 3

AM.
BALSAM.

Particularly valuable for out-door decorations, in beds or
masses, their flowers being produced in the greatest
profusion and of the most brilliant colors; tender an-

nuals.
Balsm, Camellia-F lowered (French). Very double; mixed
colors, 10
Camellia-F lowered f White, 10
tc

‘¢ Spotted (German). Very double;
the choicest; all spotted with white; mixed
colors, 10

Rose-F lowered (French). Choicest colors mixed, 10
Th Dwarf Camellia-Flowered Spotted (German). Very
BALSAM. fine; 8 or 10 inches in height, 10

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PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 35

per pkt
Balsam, Extra Double Dwarf. Very double; 6 inches, 10
Carnation. Fine double flowers, striped like a carnation, 15
Solferino. White ground, with narrow stripes and fine spots of red, 15
Double Yellow (New), 15

Improved Rose-Flowered. Thirty self-colored varieties; extra double, 15

Improved Camellia-F lowered. Eighteen varieties, mixed, extra double, 15

Imperialis (The Emperor Balsam). The largest flowered, imbricated,
double; perfectly constant, regularly spotted with white; mag-

nificent; new, 20
Regalis. The Royal Balsam; two colors below, mixed, 15
rs The King. Intense scarlet, 15
e The Queen. Pure bright satin rose, 15

Victoria. Highly colored and very showy; scarlet and white spotted, 15

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Zi ppp I} joa BEGONIA REX.

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA.
BEGONIA.
Are used for planting in the garden for summer decorations, or as pot plants,
or for forcing for cut flowers; are very easily grown, but require heat.
The flowers are beautiful, drooping, of various colors. They are largely
used in the construction of bouquets.
Begonia. Tuberouse rooted. Choice mixed, from the finest varieties,? 25
Hybrida. Choice mixed, from the finest winter flowering varieties, 25
Rex. New hybrids; extra fine mixed, 35

BALLOON VINE, (Cardiospermom).
Ornamental climbing plant, useful for out-door decoration.
Cardiospermom Helicacabum. White; 5 feet, half-hardy annual, 10

BELLIS, (Double Daisy).

A well-known favorite, admirable for making edgings, or for pot culture.

Bellis, Perennis. Finest mixed; 4 foot; half-hardy perennial, 15
BLACK-LEAVED BEET.

Intensely black foliage, very glossy and elegant; highly ornamental as a

foliage plant,
CACALIA, (Tassel Flower).
Free growing, profuse flowering hardy annuals, with clusters of pretty tassel-
shaped flowers.
Fine Mixed, 114 feet, 5
CALANDRINIA.
Very beautiful creeping plants, admirably adapted for planting in any hot
situation, where they will produce their rose-colored flowers 1n profusion.
Hardy annuals.

Calandrinia, Grandiflora. Rose pink; 1 foot, 10

Umbellata. Rich violet crimson, exceedingly beautiful; 1g foot, 10

Finest Mized, 10
CAMPANULA.

This is one of the most useful and beautiful tribes of perennials. Many of
the varieties, if sown early in the spring, will bloom the first year.
Mixed Colors, | 5

36. Cc. E. ALLEN’S

per pkt

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA.

CALCEOLARIA.

Plants invaluable for greenhouse decoration, forming in spring dense masses
of their beautiful pocket-like flowers. Sown in August or September. _
Calccolaria Hybrida Superba. Saved from the finest formed and most beauti-

fully marked varieties, 40
New Duvarf. A beautiful dwarf variety; can be grown without .
stakes, and is literally loaded with flowers, 40
Shrubby. Splendid varieties for bedding; finest mixed, 25

CANARY BIRD FLOWER, (Tropeolum Peregrinum).

An exceedingly ornamental creeper, with bright fringed yellow flowers and
»-. neat, finely divided foliage; half-hardy annual.

Canary Bird Flower. Yellow; 10 feet, 10
CALLIRHOE.
Beautiful free-flowering plants; excellent for beds or masses; hardy annuals.
Callirhoe, Pedata. Purple crimson, with white eye; 2 feet, 10
Pedata Nana. A very profuse blooming dwarf variety, 10
Involucrata. Beautiful hardy perennial; 1 foot, 10
Fine Mixed, 10

CALLIOPSIS, OR COREOPSIS.

‘The tall varieties are very effective in mixed borders, while the dwarf, from
their compact habit, are well adapted for beds; hardy annuals.
Calliopsis, Bicolor Tinctoria. Yellow and brown; 38 feet, 5
Coronata. Rich yellow disc, encircled with crimson spots; 11g ft., 5
Finest Mixed Varieties,

CASTOR OIL BEAN. (See Ricinus).
CELOSIA, (Cockscomb),

Magnificent plants, producing in the
greatest profusion spikes of the
most beautiful feathery-looking
flowers; half-hardy annuals.

Celosia, Japonica (New Japanese

Cockscomb). A variety
of great beauty. The
branches are scarlet or
crimson; the combs are
almost as delicately cut
as rufiied lace, often in
pyramidal masses,
while the colors are the
brightest imaginable, 10
Dwarf Crimson Cockscomb, 10
CELOSIA. Fine Mixed, 10

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 37

CANDYTOUFT, (Iberis). : per pkt

Hardy annuals, too well known to require any description.

Candytuft, Crimson. Rosy-lilac,
Purple. 1 foot,

White Rocket. White, in long spikes,
White Sweet-Scented. Slightly fragrant,

White,

Dunnetts. Extra dark crimson,

Lilac. Bluish lilac,
Above colors mixed,

most luxuriant and tropical appearance.

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
CANNA, (Indian Shot).
A magnificent genus of stately plants, remarkable for their large and hand-
-some foliage; invaluable for groups in the flower-garden, producing a
10

Canna, finest mixed,

CARNATION.

Is an indispensable plant in all gardens, for its varied and richly colored flow-
ers and delicious aromatic fragrance. It succeeds best in light, rich soil.

Half-hardy perennials.
Carnation, Extra Choice Bizarre.

Saved from an unequalled collection of

named flowers, which will producea fine assortment of superb

colored varieties, including flakes, bizarres, and selfs, 35
Perpetual, or Tree. From the best collection extant, and may be

expected to produce beautiful new varieties of various colors

and of the highest merit, 35
Monthly, Fine German Mixed. From named flowers, 25
Mixed. For border culture, 10
Pictoee. Finest varieties mixed, 25

CANTERBURY BELLS, (Campanula Medium).

Very attractive and well-known border plants; hardy biennials.

Canterbury Bells, Finest Mixed,

10

8&8 Ci. Eh. SAIeENGS

CLARKIA. per pkt
An old and favorite annual; hardy.
Best ivuble Mixed. 5
“ Single * 5
COBGA.

A beautiful, rapid-growing, climbing plant, with large, handsome, bell-shaped
flowers. Sow early and plant out about June. In sowing, plant the
seeds edgewise and cover lightly; tender annual.

Cobaba, Scandens. Purple, 20 feet, 10

CENTAUREA.

All the varieties here named are the best silver-foliaged plants in cultivation.
Half-hardy perennials.
Centaurea, Americana. A strong-growing annual variety; flowers reddish

purple,’ 5
Candidissima. Splendid silvery-leaved plant; 1 foot, 25
Clementez. A new, robust and free-growing variety, producing

crowns of silvery leaves, deeply fringed and cut; 6 inches, 25

Gymnocarpa. A very graceful silver-foliaged variety; 11¢ feet, 25

CISSUS, DISCOLOR.

A red-leaved hot-house climber, very brilliant and handsome; a great acquisi-
tion; requires strong heat and a moist atmosphere. Particularly adapted
to the hot-house, but will thrive in the parlor by frequently showering
the leaves, 15

CONVOLVULUS.

Grow freely in almost any situation. The climbing varieties, C. Aureus Su-
perbus and 0. Major, or Morning Glory, produce a fine effect when grown
on rock-work, stumps of trees, or banks, and when trained over trellises,
rustic-work or rough fences, the beauty and delicacy of their color are
unsurpassed. C. Minor and its varieties are admirably adapted for beds
and mixed borders; half-hardy annuals.

Convoloulus, Aureus Superbus. Beautiful golden yellow; 6 feet, 5
Major (Morning Glory). Fine mixed varieties. Per 0z., 35 cents, 5
Minor Tricolor. Violet, purple and white; 1 foot; per oz.,40cts., 5
‘ CLEMATIS.
Beautiful hardy climber, unrivalled for covering arbors, fences, verandas,
etc.; succeeds in any good garden soil.

Clematis, Flammula. White; very fragrant; 15 feet, 10
Virginiana, 25

Cirrhosa. Perfectly hardy, a very rapid climber, literally covering
itself with large bunches of white, sweet-scented flowers; 26 ft., 20
Finest Mixed, 15

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE

CINERARIA.

A well-known greenhouse favorite, having a range and brightness of color
scarcely surpassed. It may be had in bloom through the greater portion
the year. Greenhouse perennials.

Cineraria, Hybrida. Extra choice mixed colors; from prize varieties,

New Dwarf. Finest mixed,
Maritima. An ornamental-foliaged plant, with large silvery leaves,
New Double Flowering. From prize varieties,

CHRYSANTHEMUM.

Well-known garden favorites; are among the most showy and effective of
summer-flowering plants. (C. Indicum and C. Indicum Nanum are the
beautiful varities so extensively used for fall flowering.

Chrysanthemum, Mixed Annual Varieties,

Indicum. large flowering, extra fine mixed; half-hardy
perennials; 3 feet,

Nanum (Dwarf Pompone). Choice double mixed; half-
hardy perennials; 1 foot,

CYPRESS VINE, Ipomea Quamoclit).
tee beautiful and popular climbing plants, with very delicate fern-like
oliage.
Cypress Vine, Scarlet. Very brilliant; 15 feet; tender annuals,
White. A beautiful contrast; 15 feet,
Rose. Very delicate; 15 feet,
Mixed Colors,

per pkt

30
25
10
50

COBEA. COLEUS.
COLEUS.

The utility of Coleus is well-known for ornamental purposes, whether for
bedding or other decorations, where colored leaved plants are desired.
They are grown so easily and make such fine specimens in so short atime,
that their merit can scarcely be overestimated ; half-hardy perennials.

Coleus, from New Hybrids. These seeds may be expected to produce very

beautiful and distinct new sorts,

DIANTHUS.

é,,The species of Dianthus known as D. Chinensis are among
the most brilliant of our garden flowers. Plants of the
tall sorts are from twelve to fifteen inches in height,
while the dwarf kinds make low, compact bushes.
Seed may be sown in the spring, under glass or in a
seed-bed.

Dianthus, Chinensis. Best double varieties, mixed,

Imperialis, (Double Imperial Pink). Mixed,
as Rubrus Striatus. Double, white,
DIANTHUS. striped with red,

30

10
10

40 Cc. E. ALLEN’S

Dianthus, Imperialis F lore-Albo Pl. Double, white,
“i Flore-Pleno Atrosanguineus. Blood-red, double,
Heddewigtit. Large flower, three inches in diameter; beautiful rich
colors, often finely marked,
Laciniatus. Flowers very large, sometimes three inches in diame-
ter; petals very deeply fringed and beautifully colored,
Heddewigit Diadematus Fi. Pl., (Diadem Pink). Brilliant markings
and dazzling colors,
Hybridus. Mixed colors,
Best Dwarf Varieties Mixed,
CYCLAMEN.

A beautiful sweet-scented, half-hardy
perennial, growing freely in sandy
loam. (See Cut).

Cyclamen Persicum. Finest mixed;

foot,

A.
Extra Choice. Mixed,
Giganteum,
DAHLIA.

A splendid autumn flowering plant.
Our seed has been saved from the
finest named sorts; half-hardy
perennials.

Dahlia, extra fine. From prize flowers,

2 Beautiful climbing plants of free
= growth, flowering in clusters;
tender annuals.
Dolichos, Lablab. Purple, beautiful in
fall,
Alba. White,
DIGITALIS. (Foxglove).
Ornamental plants of stately growth and varied colors; hardy perennials.
Digitalis, Fine Mixed Varieties,
ERICA, (Cape Heath).

Well-known, very beautiful and interesting greenhouse shrubs, flowering
most profusely.
Frica. Choice varieties, mixed; 2 feet,

ERYTHRINA, OR CORAL TREE.

This magnificent half-hardy shrub, with its fine leaves and most brilliant scar-
let flowers, is a great acquisition. The gorgeous spikes of scarlet flowers
from one to two feet long, with which it covers itself, bear a resemblance
to coral. Although a tropical plant, it grows freely out of doors if placed
in a warm situation. Cut it down to the ground before frost and pro-
tect in a cool, dry cellar during winter,

ESCHSCHOLTZIA.
Very profuse flowering plants of extremely rich colors; hardy annuals.
Fine Mized, Ali Colors,
EUPHORBIA.

Euphorbia Variegata. A very showy, hardy annual, with beautiful white and
green bracts,

FORGET-ME-NOT. (See Myositis).

FUCHSIA.

Our seed of this well-known and popular plant has been saved from a splen-
did collection, consisting of the finest named varieties; half-hardy peren-
nials,

Fuchsia, Double and single, extra choice mixed, from named varieties,

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FRENCH HONEYSUCKLE. (See Aquilegia). per pkt
GAILLARDIA.

A class of plants remarkable for the profusion and brilliancy of their flowers;

very effective and showy; half-hardy annuals, 10
GERANIUM.

The seed of this popular bedding-plant has been saved from one of the most
choice collections, comprising all the different shades of white, scarlet,
crimson, rose, etc.

Geranium, Zonale. Splendid mixed, 15

New Goiden and Bronze—Colored. New varieties, mixed, 25
Fancy Varieties. (Pelargonium). Finest mixed, 25
Apple—Scented, (true). Extensively used for bouquets; scarce, 25
Sweet—Scented Varieties, 25.
Ivy Leaf. From beautiful named varieties, 25
Double. This seed will produce a large percentage of double
flowers, 50
Large Flowering. From Mr. Turner’s unrivalled collection;
choicest in the country, 50
GILIA.
Very pretty dwarf plants; will bloom in almost any situation; hardy annuals.
All Colors Mixed. Per ounce, 75 cents, D
GLADIOLUS.
Gladiolus. Saved from the finest named hybrids; half-hardy bulbs, 25
GLOXINIA.

A superb genus of stove-house plants; profuse bloomers, of great beauty and
diversity of colors; perennial. (

Gloxinia, Finest Mixed. From a splendid collection of drooping and erect -
varieties, D0

GYPSOPHILA.
Free-flowering little plants for rock-work or small beds.
Gypsophila, Paniculata. White; fine for boquets; hardy perennial, 10
GLOBE AMARANTHUS, (Gomphrena).

Remarkably handsome everlastings. The flowers may be cut in summer and
preserved for winter bouquets; half-hardy annuals.

Globe Amaranthus. White; 2 feet, a)

Purple. 2 feet, a)

Golden. 2 feet, 5

Variegated. 2 feet, 5)

Mixed. All colors, 5
GODETIA.

Very attractive hardy annuals, all well deserving of the most extensive culti-
vation. Their profusion of bloom and delicate tints of color have long
rendered them universal favorites.

Fine Mized. All colors, 5

GOURD ORNAMENTAL, (Mock Orange).

A highly interesting genus, of rapid growth, with luxuriant and ornamental
foliage, and bearing fruit of the most varied and fantastic forms; very
desirable for trellis-work or festooning; tender annual.

Gourd Ornamental. Fine mixed varieties, 10

HELIOTROPE.

Well-known, deliciously fragrant plants, excellent for bedding purposes or
pot culture; half-hardy perennials.

Heliotrope. Finest mixed, 10

HELIANTHUS, (Sunflower).
Very handsome varieties of Sunflower, remarkable for their stately growth
and the brilliancy and size of their flowers. H. Macrophyllus Giganteus is
a most conspicuous plant, growing in a pyramidal form to an immense
height; hardy annuals.

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Helianthus, Californicus. Extra large and double; 5 feet,
Globosus Fistulosus. Flowers very large and globular, formed of a
bright, rich saffron color; 6 feet,
eg ats Giganteus. A large growing variety, of pyramidal
orm,
Oculatis Viridis. Densely double, with green centre,
Common Sunflower,

HELICHRYSUM, (Everlasting Flower).

Exceedingly effective in the flower border and indis-
pensable for winter bouquets, for which cut be-
fore the blooms are expanded, and dry in the
shade; hardy annuals.

=<, Helichrysum, Monstrosum. Yellow; 11 feet,

Album. White; 14¢ feet,

Finest Double Red. 2 feet,

Nanum. Dwarf, crimson; 1 foot,
Finest Mixed. All colors. (See Cut),

HELICHRYSUM.
HONESTY, (Lunaria).
A hardy biennial, two feet high, flowering the second year in May and June.
The flowers are succeeded by singular, semi-transparent seed-vessels that
are quite ornamental, and may be kept for a long time,

HOLLYHOCK.

Seed saved from named varieties of every shade of color,

and can be confidently recommended; hardy perennial.

Hollyhock. Extra choice double, 12 sorts; mixed from
Charter’s strain. (See Cut),

Chinese. Extra choice double; dwarf, mixed,

ICE PLANT.

A very singular dwarf trailing plant, much used for gar-
nishing; half-hardy annual.
Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum). Trailer,

IMPOMEA.
2~ This genus contains the most beautiful and varied flowers.
For covering arbors, or stumps of trees, they are in-
valuable; tender annuals. ;
Fine Mized,

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LOBELIA.

A very beautiful class of dwarf-growing plants; their delicate drooping habit,
and the profusion of their charming little blue and white flowers, render
them exceedingly ornamental for vases or hanging-baskets, while for bor-
der cultivation they are almost indispensable; half-hardy annuals.

Lobelia, Hrinus Albo. Pure white; 14 foot,

Paxtoniana. A beautiful variety, fine habit, profuse bloom of pure
white, with sky-blue belt; a splendid bedding plant; 1¢ foot,

Speciosa. One of the mosi effective varieties for bedding; 14 foot,
Crystal Palace Compacta, A beautiful new variety,
Gracilis. Light blue, spreading habit; 1¢ foot,
Fulgens (Queen Victoria). Brilliant scarlet; fine border perennial; 2 ft.,
Finest Mixed Varieties,

LARESPUR, (Delphinium).

A beautiful genus of plants, blooming in the greatest profusion, and of the
most brilliant colors; hardy annuals.

Larkspur, Dwarf Rocket. Finest mixed double; 1 foot,

Tall Rocket. Finest mixed double; 214 feet,

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LANTANA. per pkt

Charming plants, with brilliant rosettes of blossoms in various hues of pink,
purple, orange, etc. Excellent either for pot culture or the open ground.

Half-hardy perennial.
Lantana Hybrida. Finest varieties mixed, 10
LINUM.
A beautiful class of plants, of brilliant and varied colors.
Linum. Finest mixed, 10
MARIGOLD.

Their rich and varied colors produce a splendid effect in almost any situation.
The African is the tallest and most striking in large beds, while the French
varieties are admirably adapted for small beds; half-hardy annuals.

Marigold, African Quilled. Lemon color; 2 feet,

French Dwarf,
Finest Mixed Varieties,

MARVEL OF PERU. -

The flowers of this class are varied and beautiful, and produced in great
abundance; half-hardy perennials.
Marvel of Peru. Finest mixed; 2 feet, 5

MAURANDIA.

These beautiful summer-climbers cannot be too highly recommended; blooms
the first season from seed; half-hardy perennials.
Maurandia, Alba. White; 10 feet, 10
Fosea. Rosy pink; 10 feet, 10
Finest Mixed Colors, 10

MIGNONETTE.

A well-known favorite, highly esteemed for its fragrance.
Hardy annuals. (See Cut).
Mignonetie, Reseda Odorata. Per ounce, 25 cents, 5
Grandiflora. Large-flowered variety, 5
Parson’s New White. Flowers nearly white, 5
New Spiral. (See Novelties), 20

age MIMOSA, (Sensitive Plant).
waite Mimosa, Pudica. A very interesting and curious plant, its

Oey leaves closing if touched or shaken; half-hardy
annuals, 5

MORNING GLORY.
Morning Glory (See Convolvulus). Finest mixed; 20 feet, 5

Rw) MYOSOTIS, (Forget-Me-Not).
MIGNONETTE. The different species of this popular genus are very beauti-
ful, and too well known to need recommendation; succeed best in moist
situations; hardy perennials.
Myosotis. Fine mixed,

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MIMULUS, (Monkey Flower).

Strikingly handsome flowers, making bright ornaments for the conservatory,
greenhouse, or general flower garden. Seed sown in spring make fine
bedding plants for summer blooming, while seed sown in autumn pro-
duces very effective early-flowering greenhouse plants; half-hardy peren-
nials.

Mimulus, Hybridus. Choice Mixed; from the finest sorts, 10

Musk Plant, 10
NEMOPHILA.

This is one of the most charming dwarf hardy annuals; of very neat compact
growth; blooms freely all summer.

Nemophila. Fine mixed, 5

44 Cc. K. ALLEN’S

NASTURTIUM. per pkt
Plants blooming throughout the summer and fall; being of rapid growth, the
tall varieties make an excellent cover for old walls, trellises, etc., while
the dwarf varieties, from their close, compact growth and richly-colored
flowers, are among the most popular of bedding plants; half-hardy annuals.
Nasturtium, Dwarf Dark Crimson,
Crystal Palace Gem,
Golden King,
Dwarf Spotted,
‘White,
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“Yellow, | 10:
“King of Tom Thumb, 10:
6 Mixed 66 6¢
Tall Spotied,
“* Yellow,
“* Scarlet Striped,
‘* Scarlet,
‘ Purple Violet,
Above Mixed,
NIGELLA, (Love-in-a-Mist).

Curious and interesting free-flowering plants, of the easiest culture, growing
_ in any garden soil; hardy annuals.
Nigella, Damascena Nana. Double blue and white; 34 foot, 5:
Hispanica Alba. Pure white; 11 foot, ) 5

CNOTHERA, (Evening Primrose).
A very beautiful, free-flowering and useful class of plants, flowering generally
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Very attractive and beautiful plant, with richly colored flowers, suitable for
greenhouse decoration, or for rockwork, rustic baskets, and out-of-doors;
half-hardy perennials.

Oxalis, Rosea. A neat, erect-growing plant, with bright rose-colored flowers, i

34 ft.
re Deep yellow, brown leaves, 14 ft. 10
Valdiviana. A very showy and compact-growing variety, flowers bright

yellow, and sweet-scented. 10
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PETUNIA.
A highly ornamental and profuse flowering, easily
cultivated garden favorite. Seeds sown in the
spring make fine bedding plants for summer
and autumn display; half-hardy perennials.
Petunia, Grandiflora Hybrida. Saved from named

flowers,
Grandiflora Muculata. Splendid spotted,
rf Venosa. Variety of colors,

beautifully veined,

Grandifiora Marginata. Large flowers,
bordered and veined with green,
Flore Pleno. These are selected with

great care, and are sure to produce a
ea ae large percentage of double flowers,

Petunia, Alba. White; fine,
Dwarf Nana Compacta. Very dwarf, compact habit, and free-flow-
ering; new. (See Novelties),
Compacta Elegantissima. New, compact and very free-flowering,
Hybrida Grandiflora Fimberata Fl. Pl. (Benary’s Strain). Double
fringed Petunia. This seed will produce from 25 to 30 per cent
of plants with charming double fringed flowers,
Grandijlora Fimberata Muculata. Fringed, blotched and striped,
Hybrida Maxima. Brilliant rose, with white stripes. (See Novelties),
$$ if Superbissina Quadricolor. New. (See Novelties,
a a Brilliant rose, white throat; new. (See Novelties),
Blotched and Striped. Finest blotched and striped, mixed,
Common Mixed,
gare PHLOX.
Phlox Drummondii, is, perhaps, the finest
A ‘Py annual in cultivation, and should have a
Fy place in every garden; half hardy annuals.
i) Swe < Phlox, Black Warrior. Dark purple,

Pure White, ;

Occulata. White with purple eye,

Coccinea. Deep scarlet, very brilliant,

Isabellana. Yellow,

Leopoldi. Bright rose, white eye,

Rosea. Pure rose color,

Scarlet Fringe. New and beautiful,

(oe Victoria. New; deep scarlet flowers,
PHLOX. very fine,

Phlox, Marmorata. White tinged rose,

Radovitzi. Rose, striped white,

Grandiflora Splendens. A new variety from Europe. The flowers are
large; bright scarlet, with a conspicuous white eye, the centre of
which is encircled with a well-defined violet edge,

Heynholdi. Bright scarlet, dwarf, and compact,

Wiliam I. Crimson, white stripe,

Perfection. Dwarf. See novelties.

Finest Mixed,

POPPY.

Plants with large, brilliantly-colored flowers, growing freely in any common
soil.
Poppy, Carnation. Double mixed colors; 2 feet; hardy annuals,
French. Dwarf mixed; 2 feet,
Paony Flowered. Double; 2 feet,
PINK. (See Carnation).
Well-known and highly-valued plants, growing freely and flowering profusely,
succeeding best in rich, loamy soil; half-hardy perennials.

per pkt

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46 Cc. E. ALLEN’S

PANSY. per pkt

> Sow the seed any time from September to March. For
EZ summer flowering, sow any time in February, March
or April, in shallow boxes in the house or in hot-
beds, in light soil, covering the seed lightly and press:
the soil firmly; water and keep the soil moist until
the seedling plants appear. The Pansy seed germin-
ate best in a temperature of fifty to sixty degrees; if
much warmer, are apt to decay in coming up. As
soon as two or three of the leaves appear, transplant
in shallow boxes. A cool room is the best to keep them in until the
ground becomes warm enough in the spring, when they may be planted
out at once. To those who have a hot-bed or cold frame, it would be best
to let them remain a few weeks before planting out. The great improve-
ment made in the Pansy has rendered them extremely popular. For mas-
sing in flower beds, their bright and lively faces, together with their rich
and beautiful colors, render them indispensable to every flower garden.
King of the Blacks. Almost coal black, coming true from seed,
Emperor William. New; fine, large flower; ultramarine blue with purple-

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violet eye, 15
Blue. Extra fine; several shades, 15
Purple. Very fine; several shades, 15
Striped and Motiled. Extra, and very showy, 15
Yellow Margined. Beautiful color, with margin or belt of yellow, 15
Mahogany-colored. A very fine variety, 15
Bronze-color. Very good, 15
Red. Bright coppery colors, but not strictly red, 15
Pure Yellow. Generally true to color. 15
Pure Black. Extra large flower and fine form, pure black, without eye; a con-

stant bloomer, 15
Improved Large Flowering, Kancy Mixed Colors, 15
White. Sometimes slightly marked with purple, 15

Mixed seeds of above sorts, 10.

ca PRIMULA, (Chinese Primrose).

One of the finest winter-blooming plants.
My seed has been selected with great
care and I can confidently recommend it.

Primula, Sinensis Fimbriata. Very choice

mixed, from prize flowers, ~- 385
Alba. Pure white, 50
Rubra. Red; very fine, 50:

Flore Pleno (Double Chinese Prim-
rose). Extra choice mixed;
saved from finest double flow-
ers,

Japonica. Hardy primrose. 20

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CHINESE PRIMROSE.
PORTULACAS.

These brilliant and popular hardy annuals produce, throughout the summer,

their variously colored and most showy and attractive flowers in the great-

est profusion. The double Portulaca is one of the most showy and desir-

able, and has proved quite constant from seed.
Portulaca, Alba. Pure white. 5
Grandifiora Ft. Pl. (Double Portulaca.) The seed I offer has been

saved with the greatest care from the most double flowers, and

of the brightest. colors, 20
Double White. 20%
Single, mixed colors, 5

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE.

PYRETHRUM, (Feverfew).
Very handsome and interesting herbaceous plants, succeeding in any garden
soil; hardy perennials.
Pyrethrum, Hybridum Fil. Pl. New varieties of this beautiful, hardy, herba-
ceous plant, saved from double flowers only,
Parthenifolium Aureum (Golden Feather.) Bright golden foliage;
one of the best bedding plants,
Golden Gem. (See Novelties.)

PERILLA.

Handsome ornamental foliaged plant, with blackish purple-colored foliage,
forming a fine contrast to the silvery foliage of Cineraria Maritima, the
Centaureas, etc.; grows freely in any soil; half-hardy annual.

Perila Nankinensis. Leaves deep mulberry; 114 feet.

RODANTHE.

They are among the most everlasting flowers for winter bouquets. Succeed
best in a light, rich soil, and a warm, sheltered situation; half-hardy an-
nuals.

Rhodanthe, Antrosanguinea, Dark purplish crimson; very brilliant,

Maculata. Bright rosy crimson, yellow disk,
Alba. Pure silvery white; very beautiful,

ae RICINUS, (Castor Oil Rean).

Magnificent ornamental plants, of stately
growth; half-hardy annuals.
Ricinus, Borboniensis. Beautiful, large leaves;
10 feet,
Sanguineus. Blood-red stalks, scarlet
fruit; one of the best; 5 feet,
Africanus Hybridus. New and fine;
stalk and fruit rose; 6 feet,
Giganteus. New, large, fine and
showy; 6 feet,
New species from the Phillippines;
very large leaves; 6 to 10 feet,
Communis (Palma Christi.) Common
Castor Oil Bean,
Finest Mixed,

RICINUS, (CASTOR OIL BEAN.)
ROCKET. (Hesperis).
Well-known; very fragrant; early spring flowering plants, growing freely and
blooming profusely in almost any soil; half-hardy perennials.
Rocket, Sweet. Purple; 11¢ feet,
White. 114 feet,
Mixed. 11, feet,
SALPIGLOSSES.
Highly ornamental and remarkably beautiful autumn-blooming plants, with
funnel-shaped flowers curiously veined and marbled; half-hardy annuals.
Salpiglossis, Large Flowering. Finest mixed; 114 feet,
SALVIA.
Splendid ornamental plants for out-door decoration. Tender annuals.
Salvia, Coccinea. Scarlet; 2 feet,
Patens. Splendid deep blue; 3 feet,
Splendens. Vivid scarlet; 3 feet,
Alba. New white,

SCABIOSA, (Mourning Bride or Sweet Scabious).
A highly ornamental border plant, producing in profusion flowers in great
variety of color; excellent for table bouquets.
Scabiosa, Mixed Double,
‘« Single,

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SCHIZANTHUS. per pkt

_A splendid class of plants, combining elegance of growth with a rich profu-
sion of beautiful flowers; half-hardy annuals.

Schizanthus, Finest Mixed Colors, 5

‘SENSITIVE PLANT. (See Mimosa Pudica).
SWEET WILLIAM, (Dianthus Barbatus).

A very beautiful and well-known class of plants, of extreme richness and
diversity of color; the varieties have been greatly improved of late years;
hardy perennials.

:peet William, Fine Mixed,
Auricula-flowered. Flowers in trusses of immense size, and of

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exceedingly beautiful colors, 10
Double Flowering. Finest mixed, from a splendid collection of
double flowers, 10

MYRSIPHYLLUM. (Smilax).
4 iere is no climbing plant in cultivation that surpasses this in the graceful
beauty of its foliage. Its peculiar wavy formation renders it one of the
most valuable of all plants for vases or hanging baskets, as it can be used
either to climb or droop, as required; in cut flowers it is now considered
indispensable.
STOCKS, (Ten Weeks).

The Stock is one of our most important and well-known annuals. For bril-
liancy and diversity of color, fragrance and compact habit, for profusion
and duration of bloom, it is unsurpassed; while as a decorative plant for
the garden, whether for bedding, edging or ribboning, it is invaluable;
half-hardy annual.

Stock. Hatra Choice VWixed. 10
Brompton or Winter. Finest mixed, 10
Wallfiower-leaved. Smooth, dark, shining leaves, like the Wallflower;

dwarf habit. Set only six inches apart. Mixed colors, 10

New Largest-flowering Dwarf. White, flesh-color, rose, carmine, crim-
son, blue, lilac, violet, purple, brown, brick-red, aurora color,

chamois, canary-yellow, ash color, etc.; each color, 15
New Largest-flowering Dwarf Slood Red. 'The richest, deepest colored
Stock grown, 15
New Large-flowering Dwarf. White, 15
Newest Large-flowering Pyramidal Dwarf. A plant of pyramidal habit,
with long spikes of large flowers; many choice colors mixed, 15
New Hybrid The foliage between rough and Wallflower-leaved, flowers
large and splendid; mixed colors, 20

Early Autumn flowering. Commences flowering in the autumn, and if
removed to the house will bloom during the winter; mixed colors, 10

SWEET PEA.

Very beautiful, fragrant and free-flowering climbing
plants, continuing in bloom all summer. Should
be sown as soon as the ground can be worked in the
spring. Supported by common pea-sticks, they form

KE admirable screens for protecting more tender plants,

\A\NGE} or excluding unsightly objects; hardy annuals.

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SWEET PEA. Striped, 5
Sweet Pea, Painted Lady, 5
Purple, 5
White, 5
Crown Prince of Russia. Bright flush; very fine, 10
Capt. Clark. Tricolor, 5
Scarlet Invincible, 5
Mixed. Allcolors. Per ounce, 10 cents; per pound, $1, 5

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TAGETES. per pkt

Tagetes, Signata Pumila. A beautiful, delicate, fern-leaved plant, forming a

compact, globular bush, covered with thousands of bright yellow
blossoms, with a reddish-brown stripe through the centre of each
petal, which, with its exquisite foliage, renders it a most beautiful
object; half-hardy annual; 1 foot, 10
TRITOMA UVARIA, or Red Hot Poker Plant.

No flower excites more attention at Horticultural Fairs than this. It is a
splendid evergreen perennial, producing flower stems four or five feet in
height, surmounted with spikes of red and yellow flowers exceedingly
striking. Admirably adapted for forming groups upon lawns or jn a
flower-bed, also suitable for culture in large pots. Remove the plants to
the cellar in autumn. 25

VENUS’ LOOKING GLASS.

A free-flowering, pretty dwarf; hardy annual; especially adapted ‘for beds,
edgings, etc.; grows well in any garden soil,
Venus’ Looking-Glass, Vizxed, 5
VERBENA.
Well-known, charming, and universally-admired plants, invaluable for summer

decoration; half-hardy perennials.
Verbena, Hybrida. Finest mixed varieties; saved from the most unrivalled

collections, 15
Defiance. Splendid old scarlet bedding variety, 20
Alba. Pure white, wis
Scarlet. Different shades mixed, 15
Ttalian. Striped, 15
Common Mixed, 10

THUNBERGIA.

Extremely ornamental, free-blooming climbers, of rapid.growth, handsome

foliage, and much admired flowers; tender annuals; mixed varieties, 10
TREOPOLUM.

Very beautiful climbers, flowering most profusely; very useful for covering
trellis and rustic work out of doors; half-hardy annuals,

Treopolum, Mixed Varieties, 10

Peregrinum. (See Canary-bird Vine), 10
VINCA.

A genus of beautiful evergreen shrubs. If sown early in heat, and trans-
planted to a warm situation in the garden, about May or] June, they will
flower beautifully in autumn and may be potted for the house®,before
frost.

Vinea, Fine Mixed, 10

WALLFLOWER.
A well-known plant, much esteemed for its fragrance; half-hardy perennials.
Wallflower, Double. Finest mixed, 10
XERANTHEMUM.

A showy class of everlastings. The flowers, when gathered young, are useful
for winter bouquets; hardy annuals

Xeranthemnm, Double White. 2 feet, 10

Double Purple. 2 feet, 10
Double Yellow. 2 feet, 10
Mixed Colors, 10

ZINNIA ELEGANS.

Very handsome free-flowering plants, of richness and variety of color. The
double Zinnia has proved to be a most important acquisition, its splendid
double flowers rivalling in beauty, size and form, moderate sized Dablias,

Zinnia Elegans, Choice Double Mized, 10

‘ce “ce White, 10

50 Cc. E. ALLEN’S

Ornamental Grasses.

de Aye \ Many of the varieties are very curious and beautiful, and
hy AX when dried and tastefully arranged, in connection
with the Everlasting Flowers, make exceedingly at-
tractive winter bouquets. ‘They are mostly annuals,
and those which are not—with the exception of Pam-
pas grass—flower the first year. The plants should
be transplanted or thinned out sufficiently to afford
space for the growth of each, as soon as they can be
handled. This will allow them to develope their true
character.

per pkt
Agrostis Nebulosa. Exceedingly graceful and beau-
tiful; one of the most elegant of Ornamental

Grasses, 5
Avena Sterilis (Animated Oats). 21 feet, 5
& f Briza Maxima (Large Quaking Grass). Very elegant; -
Ni r y one of the best; 1 foot, 5
7h Ut iy WZ &é Gracilis (Slender Quaking Grass), 1 foot, 5
A, \ Ve We wh Brwopyrum Siculum. Very dwarf with shining
\ \ i 2 ANE leaves; very pretty; six inches, 10
\, “WAAAY "AAR Bromus Brizeformis “A fi bling Bri
Mi VF \ Bae Bromus Brizaformis ne grass, resembling Briza
NN i \A AS we Maxima; 3% foot,
SON9 wl WF yy Chloris Barbata. Pretty and curious. ; 1 foot,

() i Crysurus Cynosuroides. Very dwarf; with yellowish

| Eragrostis Hlegans (Love Grass). Elegant and

NXT VL | pretty; 2 feet, 5
{\ PRN Festuca Glauca. Very dwarf and pretty; useful for
Vi VG@ \ border and marginal lines, 5
Ni y VEN, Gynerium Argentium (Pampas Grass). The finest
NY Nex ornamental grass in cultivation; 10 feet, 20
WY he eN\ Lagurus Ovatus (Hare Tail Grass). Small white
EN plumes; hardy annuals, 5
NY IWS \\ Penissetum Lengistylum. A very graceful grass; 114
NN \ foot, : 9)
NEA Siipa Pennata (Feather Grass). Exceedingly grace-
e ful and beautiful perennial; 2 feet, 10
Hare Tail Grass, 5
== ss Gymnothis, 10
Kgs Japanese Maize, 10
PAMPAS GRASS,

The above 18 varieties for $1.

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Seed for The Greenhouse.

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They are most delicate of all, and it is best to make several sowings st different
times. They will, of course, succeed as well in the dwelling house as in the
green-house, if we can only secure the conditions necessary to their health,
which the conservatory or green-house furnishes. These are light, warmth, mois-
ture, air and occasionally a little sunshine. The difficulty generally is that we
keep our living rooms too warm for plants, and too warm also for our own good.
The atmosphere of the living room, also is too dry. The florist syringes his
plants, and throws water on the paths, and all about his houses, so as to obtain a
moist atmosphere by its evaporation. In our living rooms we provide no water
for evaporation, and the consequence is a dry aud unhealthy atmosphere, gener-
ally filled with fine dust from the carpets. Keep the plants clean, with the ther-
mometer not over seventy or seventy-five in the day, and not more than fifty or
sixty inthe night. Plants are best kept in a recess, or bay window, and if
screened from the living room by glass doors, all the better; or in a room adjoin-
ing the living room, where the heat is not excessive and somewhat uniform.

per pkt. per pkt.
Abutilon. Finest varieties mixed, 25 | Cuphea Platycentra, Cigar, or Fire
Smilax (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides). Cracker plant, 25
The most popular plant now Fuschia. Choice mixed, 25
known for decorative purposes; Geranium. Common mixed, see gen-
fine climber, furnishing yards of eral list, 15
glossy green trimming, 25 | Choicest fancy varieties; mixed sorts, 25
Calceolaria Hybrida Superba. Spotted; Apple Scented, 25
seeds saved from the best collec- Gloxinia Hybrida. Best quality;
tion in Europe, 40 choice flowers from Benary’s’
Hybrida Shrubby. Very large su- choice collection, 50
perb flowers, 25 | Heliotrope. Best mixed, 15
Carnation Remontant, or Tree Carna- Eibiscus Immutabilis. Rosy flowers;
tion. Choicest Italian seed, 30 3 feet, 10
Centaurea Gymnocarpa. Desirable Lantana. Finest mixed, 15
for its delicately cut and graceful Passion Flower, Several choice yarie-
white foliage, 25 ties, desirable for greenhouse cul-
Candidissima. An effective white- ture, 26
leaved. bedding plant, 25 | Primula Sinensis (Chinese Primrose),
Chrysanthemum Indicum. Finest Fimbriata Rubra. Red and white
double, 25 mixed, 35
Pompone or Dwarf. Splendid; seeds Fern-Leaved. Very pretty fern-like
from choicest named flowers, 25 foliage, 50
Cineraria Hybrida. Of first quality; Flore Pleno. A large percentage of.
most perfect, 25 the flowers perfectly double, and
Cineraria, New Dwarf, Of com- good colors, 50
pact growth, 25 | Begonia Rex 50
Cyclamen Persicum, 25 “" ‘« Tuberous Rooted, see
Cineraria Maritima. White-foliaged special description page, 35, 50

plant similar to the Centaureas, 10

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Golleetiens of Flower Seeds.

These collections are put up for the convenience of those who have usually left
the selection of varieties tous. We have selected only such kinds as are likely to
be entirely satisfactory, and a continued succession of bloom throughout the sum-
mer can be had from them, if ordinary care is used in sowing.

HARDY ANNUALS.

One Hundred Distinct Varieties, our own selection, $4 00
Fifty Distinet Varieties, 2 00
Twenty-five Distinct Varieties, ae - 1 00
Twelve Distinct Varieties, — - oi 50
BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS.
One Hundred Distinct Varieties, our own selection, 4 00
Fifty Distinct Varieties, 2 00
Twenty Distinct Varieties, 4 a3 1 00
Twelve Distinct Varieties, ce s 50
ASTERS.
Truffaut’s Peony-flowered Perfection, in 12 separate, distinct colors, 1 00
BALSAMS.
Double Dwarf, Camellia-flowered. In six colors, 75
Rose-flowered. In twelve colors, 1 00
GERMAN STOCKS.
Dwarf German Ten- Weeks. In twelve colors, 1 00°
VARIOUS COLLECTIONS.
6 varieties Pansy, 50 6 varieties Everlasting Flowers, 25
6 , Balsam, 50 6 oe Double Zinnia, 50
6 : Phlox, 50 5 erie. Double Portulacca, 50
6 6. ne Stor 50 6 e Nasturtium, 50
6 “Stock, 50 6 a Larkspur, 50
6 of Dianthus, 50 3 ¥ 1 each of above, sepa-
6 Me Sweet Pea, 50 rate color, or mixed, $1 00
6 Ef Ornamental Grasses, 50

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 5a

GENERAL LIST OF SELECT
VEGETABLE SleD.

SOWING SEED.

In sowing seed, never cover too deep.—It should be regulated by the size, cover-
ing only alittle deeper than the size of the seed, In hot, dry weather the soil
should be rolled after covering that the seed may germinate quickly.

It is of great importance in sowing seeds, either in hot-bed or open ground, that
the temperature should be right.- Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Radish, Beets,
etc., will germinate freely in a temperature of about 50°, while Tomato, Pepper,
Egg Plant, etc., require a temperature of about 15° higher. A little care on this
point would prevent a great deal of injury to the grower, as wellas to the seedsman,
who is often blamed for selling worthless seeds when the fault lies wholly on the
one that sows them.

In offering the following list of Vegetable Seeds to the public, I would here state
that the stock has been selected with the greatest care inregard to purity and fresh-
ness, from the most responsible growers, and can be relied upon as being the very
best in quality. I invariably test all seeds offered for sale by me, and nothing will
be sent out but what will prove as represented. Great care is used to supply every
article true to name, and of good quality. My rapidly increasing trade is sufficient
proof of their excellence, and that they are seed that can be relied upon. I have
endeavored to choose only the best varieties, and such as will give general satisfac-

tion to all.
ASPARAGUS.

Sow early in spring, as soon as the ground will admit of working, in rows a foot
apart; the plants will be in condition to sct out the succeeding spring. Previous to
sowing the seeds, soak in tepid water for twenty-four hours. Per pkt., 5 cents; 0z.,
10 cents; 4 lb., 20 cents; 1 lb., 60 cents.

Conover’s Colossal. A greatly improved variety, of large size; tender, productive,
and of excellent quality.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
Conover’s Collossal, Two-year old roots, $1.25 per 100.
ce “ce One-year ‘ec t< 1.00 “cc ce

BEETS.

Soak the seed in warm water for twenty-four hours and sow immediately in drills
fifteen inches apart, one inch deep. ‘The best soil is a light, rich sandy loam, well
manured with decomposed compost, carefully worked in. For an early supply, sow
as soon as the ground can be worked in spring, and about the middle or end of May
for general crop. Successive sowings are recommended during the season till the
end of June. Thin the plants to a distance of about six inches, and keep the ground
weil stirred. Harvest before severe frost, and cover in the cellar with sand or dried

54 C. E. ALLEN’S

earth. Fora heavy crop of good clean roots, trench during previous autumn, with
the manure put in a foot or more below the surface. Per pkt., 5 cents; oz., 10,
except where noted.
Add 16 cents per pound @f sent by mail.

Extra Early Bassano, The earliest variety; 1-4 lb., 20 cents; 1 lb., 60.

~ Hariy Blood Turnip. The standard early sort; an excellent va-
> riety. y lb., 20 cents; 1 Ib., 60.
zm Blood Turnip. Fztra selected. I offer a limited quantity which
BR, has been grown from extra selected stock. Oz., 15 cents;
ly Ib., 30 cents; 1 lb., $1.
Dewing’s Improved Blood Turnip. Roots blood-red, of fine form

‘ ae ¥

= and flavor; very desirable variety. 14 lb., 20 cents; 1 Ib., 60.
ia \\ Bastian’s Early Blood. Early and very dark red. %&% lb., 30

By! cents; 1 lb., $1

: Ligyptian Turnip. Its merit consists in its earliness, small and
upright leaves, whereby it can be grown nearly twice as
close as any other variety. Oz. 15 cents; ¥y Ib., 25; 1 Ib. 80.

Long Smooth Bluod Red. An excellent late variety; a great im-

: provement on the common Long Blood. ¥ lb., 20 cents;

EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. 1 lb. 60.

Simon's Early Turnip. A very early variety, growing very smooth; of excellent
quality and of adeepred color. YY lb., 25 cents; 1 lb., 75.

BROCCOLI.

Nearly allied to the Cauliflower, but more hardy and sure to head. It succeeds
best in moist and rather cool atmosphere. Per pkt., 10 cents.
White Cape. Heads medium size, close, compact, and of a creamy white color;
one of the most certain to head. Oz., 50 cents.
Es Cape. Differing from the preceding in color, which is of a greenish purple.
z. 40 cents.

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BEANS, Pole or Running.

These succeed best in sandy loam, which should be liberally enriched. Per pkt.,
10 cents; gt., 50, except where noted.
Improved Large Lima. Its noted improvements are its remarkable earliness, matur-
ing in a latitude of 40 degrees north. Its great productivenes and delicious flavor
are unequalled. Per pkt, 10 cents; at. 50.
Large Lima. This is esteemed the best of all pole beans. 1-4 bush., $3; bush., $8.
Early Lima or Sieva. “Earlier and more hardy than Large Lima, 1-4 bush.,$35; bush.

59.

Dutch Case Knife. Avery productive variety and one of the earliest. Per qt., 40
cents; 1-4 bush., $2.25; bush., 8.

Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. A popular variety for private use, equally ser-
viceable in the green state or when shelled. Per qt., 40 cts., peck $2.25; bu., 7.

German Wax. One of the best either for snap or shellin the green state. Per at.
50 cents.

Giant Wax. A new variety; pods from six to nine inches long; clear waxy yellow;
thick and fleshy. Per qat., 50 cents; 1-4 bush., $4.

Concord. This is one of the earliest of therunning sort. Asa shelled bean, green
or ripe, itisone of the best. Per qt., 40 cents; 1-4 bush., $2.25; bush., 7.

Scarlet Runner. A great favorite in European gardens, both as an ornamental plant
and a useful vegetable. It grows to the height of 10 feet, producing dazzling
scarlet flowers. 1-4 bush., $2.50; bush., 8.50.

Dreer’s Improved Large Lima. “Earlier and larger yield than Large Lima. Qt. 75 cts.

Add 25 cents per quart if sent by matt.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

This is one of the best vegetables for winter use, producing from the axils of the
leaves an abundance of sprouts resembling small cabbages. Per pkt. 10 cents; oz.,.
20; lb., $2.25.

Brussels Sprouts, French seed, very fine.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 55

SUGAR BEET AND MANGOLD WURTZEL. For Feeding Stock.

Sow from the 15th of April until June, at the rate of four to six pounds per acre.
Sugar Beet and Mangold Wurtzel stand unrivalled as an indispensable root for
cattle, and largely increase the flow of milk, without imparting an unpleasant. fla-
vor. Per*pkt., 5 cents; oz., 10, except where noted.

Add 16 cents per pound of sent by mail.

Lane’s Improved Imperial Sugar Beet. This superb variety
is the result of a careful selection for several years past
of the French Imperial Sugar Beet, by Mr. Henry Lane,
an experienced farmer of Vermont. Aftera satisfactory
trial we can recommend it with the greatest confidence,
as being hardier, more productive, and containing a
greater percentage of sugar than the ordinary variety,
and much better adapted for cuitivation in this country,
either for stock or for the manufacture of sugar. We
hear the most favorable reports from those who have
tested it in various sections of the country, all of whom
are satisfied of its superiority. It is the best Beet raised
for feeding cows or young stock. From thirty to forty
tons raised to the acre at a cost of from five to eight
cents per bushel. The cheapness with which it can be
raised, the large amount of healthy nutritious food
raised to the acre, and its great value as food for cattle,
sheep and swine, makes this the most profitable root to
raise. See Engraving. 14 lb., 25 cents; 1 lb.,75 .

White Sugar Beet. Attains a large size and is extensively
grown for feeding. 1 lb., 15 cents; 1 lb., 45.

Tong Red Mangel Wurtzel. This variety is more generally
grown for agricultural purposes than any other, produc-
ing roots of large size, and of excellent quality. 14 lb.,
20 cents; 1 lb., 40.

Norbitans Giant. The finest variety of the Long Red Man-
gel Wurtzel for feeding stock. 4 lb., 20 cents; 1 lb., 60.

Yellow Globe Mangel Wurtzel. Roots of large size and globu-
lar form, very productive, keeps better than the Long
Red, and is better adapted for growing in shallow soil.
Yy Ib., 20 cents; 1 lb., 40.

Mammoth Long Red. The heaviest and most profitable
Long Red Beet in cultivation. Although it attains to an
enormous weight the feeding properties are excellent.

BEET. A lb., 20 cents; 1 Ib. 60.

Kniver Yellow Globe. A new and very productive variety; one of the best. Per 1-4
lb., 20 cents; Ib., 70.

LANE’S IMPROVED SUGAR

BEANS, Dwarf or Bush.

A succession of sowings may be made from the first week in May until September.
Plant in drills about two inches deep and from 18 inches to two feet apart. Per pkt.
10 cents; qt., 25, except where noted.

Early Round Pod Valentine. Early, productive and tender. 1-4 bushel, $1.50;
bush., 4.50.

Early China. Rather earlier than the preceding, not quite as productive. 1-4 bush.
$1,25; bush., 4.

Early Mohawk. ‘'This variety is the most suitable for northern latitudes, as it is less
susceptible of injury from cold than most of the others; very productive and
of good quality. 1-4 bush., $1.25; bush., 4.50.

Karly Yellow, six Weeks. Early and prolific; an excellent variety for general crop.
1-4 bush., $1.25; bush., 4.

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White Marrowfat. Extensively grown for sale in the dry state. Per qt., 20 cents;
14 bush., $1.25; bush., 4.

Black: Wax. The pods when ripe are of a waxy yellow, transparent; very tender
and delicious. Per qt., 30 cents: 1-4., $1.75; bush., 6.

White Wax. Similar to above; white seed, and very tender. One of the best for
string beans. Per qt. 30 cents; 1-4 bush., $1.75; bush., 6.

Add 25 cents per quart if sent by mail.

CABBAGE.

The Cabbage thrives best on new land; the stronger the land the better they will
head. Plough deep and manure liberally with well-rotted compost. Sow the seed
of early varieties in hot-beds or cold frames in March or April, and transplant into
the open ground in May, setting them two feet by two and one-half in the rows.
The late varieties can be sown in May or June, in rows, and transplanted where they
are to grow; or the seed can be sown in hills where the plants are to grow, planting
two or three seeds in a hill, and thinning out to one plant as soon as they get strong
plants. Make the hills two and one-half by three feet apart. Hoe often and Keep
the ground mellow. Cabbage will not usually follow cabbage or turnips successful-
ly. Per pkt, 10 cents except where noted.

Henderson’: Early Summer. Early heads of large size; very solid and compact. Per
pkt., 15 cénts;oz., 75.

Jersey Wakefield. The best of the early varieties: Per oz., 50 cents; 14 1b., $1.50;
11b., $5.

Early Winningstadt. An excellent sort; heads of largesize. Per oz., 25 cents; 14
Ib., 75; 1 Ib., $2.50.

Large Early Schweinfurt. The largest variety; fine for summer and fall use. Per
oz., 30 cents; 1-4 lb., $1; 1 Ib., 3,

Stone Mason Drumhead. Large size, with round compact heads; popular in Boston
markets; (Fig. 7.) Per oz., 40 cents; 14 lb., $1.25; 11b., 4

Premium Flat Dutch. A popular and much esteemed variety, tender and of supe-
rior quality; (Fig. 6.) Per oz., 20 cents; 1-4 Ib., 60; 1 Ib $2.

Red Dutch. Used almost exclusively for pickling. Per pkt. 5 cents; oz. 25; 1-4 Ib.,
75; 1 Ib. $2.50.

Marblehead Mammoth. The largest cf all cabbages; heads have been grown weighing
60 pounds. Per pkt., 10 cents; oz., 40; 1-4 lb., $1.25; 1 Ib., 5.

Fottler’s Early Brunswick. A drumhead variety, heads large size. Per oz., 35 cents;
14 lb., $1.25; 1 Ib., 4.

Marblehead Dutch. Animprovement on the common Flat Dutch, in its producing a
remarkably symmetrical, round and handseme head; firmer and harder than the
ordinary Flat Dutch. Per oz., 40 cents; 1-4 1»., $1.25; 1 Ib., 5.

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PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE.

SAVOY CABBAGE.
Drumhead. The largest heading sort, of excellent flavor. (Fig. 8.) Per 0z., 25 cts. ;
1-4 lb., 75; 1 1b., $2.50.
Green ‘rlobe. Smaller than the above, heads quickly; of good quality. Per oz., 20
cents; 1-4 lb., 65; 1 Ib., $2.
Improved American. Improvement on Green Globe. Per oz., 30 cents; 1-4 lb., 85;

1 lb., $3.
CARROTS.
Rather light loam is the most suitable for

bY the Carrot. The ground should be well ma-
nured with fine rotted manure, six to eight
cords to theacre. Plant in rows fifteen
inches apart and then plant three to five
a inches in the rows according to the variety.
eye Plant from ist to 15th of May to ensure
Ya crop; and often good crops are harvested

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SELES EE: LEBEN GEE EF Z° crop. Seed is sometimes soaked to hasten
OME, re 2© Vegetation. Hoe often and keep very clean

from weeds. Price 5 cents per package.
Early Scarlet Horn. For forcing, color deep
orange, excellent for table, (Fig. 5). Per
c.rrcnoanss OZ. 15 cents; 1-4 TDs, 30; | Ja $1.00.

Short Horn. The standard early variety, sweeter than Long Or-
ange and more solid. Good to color butter. Per oz., 15 cts. ;
1-4 1b., 35; Ib. $1.10.
Long Orange. Good for stock. A standard field carrot. Per oz.,
15 cents; 1-4 lb., 85; 1 lb., 80.
Inyproved Long Orange. Of a darker and richer color than Long
Orange. Per oz., 15 cents; 1-4 1b., 35; lb., $1.
Large White Belgian. Largest of all and most productive. Fig. 7.
Good for horses; the whole crop can be pulled by hand.
Per oz., 10 cents; 1-4 lb., 20; 1b.; 75.
YZ, Yellow Belgian. Good for late keeping. Per oz., 15 cents; 1-4 Ib.
35; Ib., $1.
G#, Scarlet Intermediate. It is claimed that more weight per acre can
Wy be grown of this variety than any of the Short Horn class
and is one of the best varieties for heavy and shallow soil. It
is of great importance to get the most bulk from the shortest
length of root. It is claimed that this variety will yield from
25 to 35 tons per acre. It can be dug in one-half the time of
the Long Orange; is of a rich orange color and fine for color-
ing butter. (See cut). Myseed of this variety is from a very
select stock. . Per oz., 15 cents; 1-4 Ib., 40; Ib., $1.25.
Danvers. A new variety of great promise, originated at Danvers
Mass. ; is between Long Orange and Early Horn; very smooth
and handsome; of a rich orange color; is considered by many
more profitable to raise than Long Orange. It is a first-class

SCARLET carrot for any soil. (Fig. 8). Per oz., 15 cents; 1-4 lb., 40;
INTERMEDIATE. Ib.) $95.

Add 16 cents per pound if sent by mail.
CRESS, OR PEPPERGRASS.

A well-known pungent salad. Requires to be sown thickly and covered very
slightly, at frequent intervals, to keep up a succession, as it soon runs to seed.
Fatra Ourled. Very fine; may be cut two or three times, Per pkt., 5 cents; ounce,

10 cts.; 4 lb., 15 cts.; 1b., 50 cts.

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CORN.

Sweet Corn may be planted at distances of three or four feet each way, according
to the variety grown or the richness of the soil in which it is planted. Per pkt., 10
cents; qt., 20, except where noted. Add 25 cents per quart, if sent mail.

Crosby’s Early Sugar. An excellent early variety. Fig. 1. 1-4bush. $1.25; bush.,
4.50.

Extra Early Dwarf Sugar. A valuable variety for family use, being early, tender,
sweet and productive. 1-4 bush., $1.25; bush., 4.50.

Stowell’s Evergreen. A late variety of excellent quality, remaining longer in the
green state than any other kind. Fig. 5. 1-4 bush., $1.20; bush., 4.

Moores Early Concord. A new and valuable variety of surpassing excellence Fig.
2. 1 peck, $1.25.

Mammoth Sweet. Ears weighing between two and three pounds each. This is @
very sweet corn for family use. Per peck, $1.25; bush., 4.50.

Early Minnesota. One of the very best ear.. market varieties. Fig.3. Per peck,
$1.25: bush., 4.50.

Black Sugar. A variety with black ears, said to be the sweetest of all kinds. Per
peck, $1 25; bush., 4.50.

Sweet Corn, for foider. Bush.. $2.50.

New Egyptian. A new variety of much promise. (See Novelties). Per qt., 30

cents; peck, $2.
CUCUMBER.

Cucumbers succeed best in warm, moist, rich, loamy ground. They should not
be planted in the open air until there is a prospect of settled, warm weather. Plant
in hills about four feet apart each way. When all danger from insects is past, thin
out the plants, leaving three or four of the strongest in each hill. Per pkt., 5 cents;
oz., 15, except where noted.

Early White Spine. A favorite market variety, of medium size; deep green; flesh
crisp and of fine fiavor. Fig 2. 1-41b., 25 cents; lb., 90.

Early Frame. An old and popular variety, of medium size, straight and handsome.
Fig.1. 14 10., 30 cents; Ib., $1.

Long Green. A fine, large fruit of excellent quality; firm and crisp; excellent for
pickles. Fig. 5. 1-4 1b., 30 cents; Ib., $1.15.

Short Green or Gherkin. Similar to Early Frame; good for pickling.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. a9

Improved Early White Spine. (Extra long). An improved variety of the above, and
much superior to it; largely used for forcing by market gardeners. Fig. 3. Per
oz., 15 cents; 1-41b., 30; 1b., $1.

Boston Pickling. Largely used about Boston by market gardeners.. A very produc-
tive kind of superior quality. 1-4 1b., 30 cents; lb., $1.

Eariy Cluster. A much esteemed early sort, growing in clusters; and extremely
productive. Fig.4. 1-41b., 30 cents; 1lb., $1.

Tailby’s Hybrid Cucumber. A cross between the White Spine and a variety of the
large English sorts. As prolific as the White Spine, it grows to a larger size.
Per pkt. 15 cents.

Green Prolific. One of the very best varieties for pickling and the most prolific.
Uniform in size, seldom growing too large for pickles. Per oz., 25 cents; 1-4

Ib., 50; Ib., $1.75.
CELERY.

Sow the seed in the open ground as soon as it
is fit to work in April, and Keep clear of weeds
until the time of planting in June or July.
After the ground has been nicely prepared, lines
are struck out three feet apart, and the plants set.
six inches apart in the rows. About the middle

- of August begin the ‘‘earthing up” necessary for
blanching or whitening that which is wanted for
use during the months of September, October
and November. Per pkt., 10 cents.

Boston Market. A dwarf-growing, white variety,
of excellent quality; a favorite with Boston
market gardeners. Per oz., 40 cents; lb.,
$1.50.

Carter's Dwarf Crimson. Very dwarf and solid;
of fine dark crimson color and superior flavor.
Per oz., 40 cents; 1-4 lb., $1

Sandringham. Dwarf, and of the very best
quality; very compact. Per oz., 30 cents; 1-4
BOSTON MARKET. 1G. 4e
CAULIFLOWER.

Any soil that will grow Cabbages will grow Cauliflower, as their requirements are
almost similar. Per pkt., 15 cents, except where noted.
Early Dwarf Erfurt. The earliest variety ; large, compact heads, of fine quality.
Per ounce, $1.

60 Cc. K. ALLEN’S

Early Paris. A well-known, excellent variety ; one of the earliest. Per oz., $1.
Le Normand. A large, late variety, with well-formed heads of superior quality.

Per ounce, $1.25.
DANDELION.

The Dandelion resembles Endive, and is sometimes cultivated for spring greens,
or for blanching for salad. The roots, when dried and roasted, are often employed
as a substitute for coffee. The seeds should be sown in May or June, in drills half
an inch deep and twelve inches apart. The plants will be ready for use the follow-
ing spring.

Dandelion, Common.- Per pkt., 10 cents; oz., 40 cents.
EGG PLANT.

The seed should be sown in hot-beds the first week in April, cure being taken to
protect the young plants from cold at night. If no hot-bed is at hand, sufiicient
plants may be raised for a small garden by sowing a few seeds in commen flower-
pots or boxes in the house. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60, except where noted.

New York Improved. The leading market variety; excellent and very productive.

Early Long Purple. Differing in shape from the foregoing; early, hardy and pro-
ductive. Per ounce, 3U cents.

New Long White. A highly ornamental variety of excellent flavor.

ENDIVE.
Endive is one of the best salads for fall and winter use. Sow for an early supply
about the middle of April. Per pkt., 10 cents; oz., 25.
Green Curled. Very hardy; leaves dark green, tender and crisp.
LETTUCE.
For succession crops sowings may be made in the open ground early as spring

opens until July. Per pkt., 5 cents.

Boston Curled. A standard in the Boston market. Per oz., 25 cents; Y lb., 75.

Early Curled Simpson. This variety, properly speaking, does not head, but forms a
compact, close mass of leaves; the earliest leading market sort. Per ounce, 25
cents; Y 1b., 75; 1 1b., $2.50.

Early Curled Silesia. Closely resembles the above; a valuable early Kind. Per oz.,
15 cents; ly lb., 50; 1b., $1.50.

Tennis Ball. Forms a close, hard head, with few outer leaves; a favorite forcing
variety. Per oz., 30 cents; lb., 75; Ib., $2.50.

Brown Dutch. Very hardy; one of the best for winter use. Per oz., 25 cents; 4
lb., 75; 1b., $2.50.

Paris White Cos. Of lighter color than the preceding; crisp and excellent. Per oz.,
25 cents; Y¥ Ib., 75: lb., $2.50.

Hanson. <A truly superior Lettuce, the heads of which grow to a remarkable size,
and are deliciously sweet. tender and crisp. Per pkt., 10 cents; ly ib., 80.

MELON, (Musk).

The hills should be six feet apart each way. Mix well with the soil in each hill a
couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure. Plant early in May, and, when
well up, thin out to three or four of the most promising. Pinch off the leading
shoots as the growth becomes too luxuriant. Thin out when young, which will in-
crease the size of those remaining and cause them to ripen earlier. Per pkt., 5 cts.
Add 16 cents per pound if sent by mail.

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Nutmeg, Fruit, nutmeg-shaped: skin, deep green, finely netted; flesh, greenish
yellow, rich and sugary. (Fig. 1), 15 cents per oz.; 14 lb., 30; 1lb., 90.

Skillman’s Netted. Form, roundish oval; flesh, deep green; an early and delicious
variety. (Fig. 2), 15 cents per oz.; 4 1b., 30; lb., $1.

Casaba. A large variety of delicious flavor. Per oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 35; Ib., $1.10.

Large Yellow Cantaloupe. Flesh, reddish orange, sweet and of good flavor; an early
and productive variety. (Fig. 4), 15 cents per oz.; 4 1b., 30; lb., 90.

Large Yellow Musk. A very large variety, deeply ribbed and thickly netted; flesh,
salmon yellow, thick and sweet. Used in the green state for ‘‘Mangoes.”’ (Fig.
3), 15 cents per oz.; ly lb., 25; Ib., 90.

Sill’s Hybrid. This has all the earliness and sweetness of the white Japan, but is
more spicy and delicious. Very productive. The flesh is of salmon color.
Per ounce, 20 cents; ly lb., 50; 1b., $1.20.

MELON (Water).

Cultivate same as Musk Melon. Per packet, 5 cents.
Add 16 cents per pound if sent by mail.

Mountain Sprout, Fruit of the largest size, longish oval; skin, dark green, marbled
with lighter shades; red-fleshed, and of excellent quality. Per ounce, 15 cents;
Yy Ib,, 30: lb., 90.

Mountain Sweet. The leading market sort; fruit of the largest size, longish oval;
skin, dark green; red-fleshed, and of excellent quality. (Fig. 6), 15 cents per
ounce; ¥y lb., 30; 1b., 90.

Ice Cream. Form nearly round; flesh, white, sweet and tender; an excellent early
variety. (Fig. 5), 20 cents per ounce; Yj lb., 50; 1b., $1.40.

Black Spanish. Fruit of large size, almost round; skin, dark green; flesh, red,
sweet and delicious. Per ounce, 15 cents; 4 lb., 30; lb., 90.

Citron. A round, handsome fruit, of small size, used in the making of sweetmeats
and preserves. (Fig. 7), 15 cents per ounce; 1-4 lb., 40; lb., $1.25.

Phinney's Early. Wardy and productive. A sure cropper. Per ounce, 20 cents;
1-4 lb., 40; Ib., $1.10.

Cream-—Jleshed, Sculptured—Seeded Melon. In size about medium; color, much like
Phinney’s, but darker and more regularly striped; flesh, very tender and melt-
ing, sweet and delicious. Per pkt., 10 cents; oz., 30; 1-4 1b., 50; Ib., $1.50.

Gypsy. Fruit, large, oblong striped; flesh, red, and of fine quality. Perounce, 15
cents; 1-4 lb., 30; lb., $1.

Orange. Red flesh, tender and sweet; of medium quality. Per ounce, 20 cents;
1-4 lb., 40; Ib., $1.25.

MUSTARD.

A salad used sometimes with cress. Sow thickly in rows, and cut when about
two inches high. For a crop of seeds, sow in April, in drills a foot apart, and thin
out moderately when about three inches high. Per pkt., 5 cents; oz. 10.

White London. Best for salad. 1-41b., 20 cents; lb., 45.

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OKRA, or GOMBO.

The long pods of this vegetable, when young, are used in soups, stews, etc., and
-are believed to be very nutritious. Sow at the usual time of all tender vegetables,
in drills two inches deep, in rows from two to three feet apart. Per pkt., 5 vents;
ounce, 10.

Improved Dwarf Green. Early and productive. 1-4 lb., 30 cents; lb., 75.
Long Green. Wong ribbed pods. 1-4 1b., 30 cents; Ib., 75.

ONION SETS.

The Potato and Top Onions are grown only
from bulbs. The Potato Onion is increased
by the bulb splitting up and dividing itself
into six or eight smaller bulbs, which in turn
form the sets to plant for the next crop. The
Top Onion forms clusters of small bulbs on
the stem, which are broken apart and planted
in the same manner as the sets referred to
above.

Add 20 cents per quart if to be sent by
mail.

Yy

WAY
og

Ss Quart, 20 cents; bush., $4.
= Top, or Button Onions. — Quart, 25 cents;
= bush., $5.

ONION.

- .The onion thrives best when cultivated
on the same ground for successive: years.
vj As early in the spring as the ground is in

working order, level the ground with a

rake, and tread it firmly; sow thinly in

drills about a quarter of an inch deep and
one foot apart; cover, and press the soil
With a light roller. When the young
plants are strong enough, thin to three or
four inches apart. It requires from four
/, SS to five pounds of seed to sow an acre;
one ounce will sow a bed 41¢x25 feet, in drills nine inches apart. The seed offered
is fresh and of the best quality that can be procured. Per packet, 5 cents, except
“where noted.
Add 16 cents per pound if sent by mail.

Weathersfield Large Red. The staple variety of the Eastern growers; of large size,
deep red in color, and an excellent keeper. Per oz., 15 cents; 1-4 1b., 35; Ib.,
ri eo @ ebay Ly ;

Yellow Dutch. A good keeper, and well flavored. Per oz., 10 cents; 1-4 1b., 35;
Ib., $1.25; (Fig. 4).

Yellow Danvers. An excellent variety, mild-flavored, and very productive. Per oz.,
10 cents; 1-4 lb., 25; 1b., 75.

‘Yellow Danvers. Extra selected, grown from hand-picked onions. Oz., 10 cents;
1-4 1b., 355 Ib., $1.25.

Silver Skin. True, white, delicate, early; not as good keepers as some. Per oz., 10
cents; 1-4 1b., 60; lb., $2.

White Globe. As large as Yellow Danvers; a good keeper, and of mild flavor. Per
oz., 15 cents; 1-4 Ib., 50: lb., $2; (Fig. 5).

Large Yellow. A fine, large, flat onion of mild flavor, and a good keeper. Per oz.,
15 cents; 1-41b., 40; lb., $1.25.

_Harly Cracker. Early, and a fine cropper, of good flavor. Per oz., 15 cents; 1-4
Ib., 50; Ib., $1.50; (Fig. 2).
Mammoth Tripoli. One of the largest of foreign varieties. Pkt., 10 cents; 0z., 30.

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New Neapolitan Marzajola. One of the earliest onions in cultivation. It is a white
skinned Italian variety, and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 1U cents; oz., 30; 1-4
lb., $1.

New Queen. An excellent variety, as remarkable for its keeping qualities as for the
rapidity of its growth. Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 40; 1-4 Ib., $1.25 ; Ib., 4,

Early White Italian Tripoli. A new and excellent variety, of quick growth and
mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 30; 1-4 1b., $1.

PEAS.

Repeated sowings once in two weeks wil
insure a regular supply. For dwarf varieties
requiring no stakes, sow in single rows about
two inches deep and about one and.a half
feet between the rows. For tall varieties re-
quiring no stakes, sow in double rows about
four feet apart, and four inches deep. Pkt.,
10 cents. Add 25 cents per quart if sent by
mail,

EXTRA EARLY.

Carter's First Crop. The earliest variety
grown; 214 feet. Qt., 30 cents; 1-4bu.,
$1.75; bu., 6.

Improved Daniel O' Rourke. A favorite early
variety, and a good bearer; 3 feet. Qt.,
25 cents; 1-4 bu., $1.75; bu., 6.50.

McLean's Little Gem. A dwarf, green,
wrinkled marrow; very prolific; a first
early; excellent; 1 foot. Qt., 30 cents;
1-4 bu., $1.75; bu., 6.75.

McLean's ‘‘ Blue Peter.” This may be called
a larger, better and earlier form of Tom
Thumb, having blue seed. It is remark-
ably dwarf, and very early; a capital
bearer and of excellent quality. Qt., 40
cents; 1-4 bu., $2; bu.,.8.

Tom Thumb. Very dwarf and early; yields
abundantly; 1 foot. Qt., 30 cents; 1-4
bu., $2; bu.,. 7.

Extra Harly Premium Gem. <A very fine
dwarf Pea of the Little Gem type, on
which it isagreat improvement. Qt., 40
cents; 1-4 bu., $2.25; bu., 7.

SECOND EARLY VARIETIES.

WeLean’s Advancer. An early, creen, wrinkled
variety, of delicious flavor; 2 feet. Qt.,

Gey 30 cents; 1-4 bu., $1.75; bu., 6. .

ss ce Laxton’s Prolific Long Pod. A very produc-
tive variety, with long pods, from eleven to twelve peas in each; 4 feet. Qt.,
40 cents; 1-4 bu., $2; bu., 7.

Lanton’s Alpha. Early, blue, wrinkled marrow; pods large and well-filled. Qt.,
40 cents; 4% bu., $2.25; bu., 7.

FOR GENERAL CROP.

Champion of England. One of the best and most popular Peas in cultivation; five
feet. Qt., 25 cents; 4% bu., $1.50; bu., 5.

Blue Imperial. A good bearer, and of fine flavor; 3 feet. Qt., 30 cents; ¥ bu.,
$1.50; bu , 5.

White Marrowfut. A favorite market sort, of excellent quality; 6 feet. Qt., 20
cents; 4% bu., $1.25; bu., $9.50.

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Black-Eyed Marrowfat. This, as well as the preceding, is extensively grown as a
field pea, hardy and productive; 4 feet. Qt., 20 cents; 4% bu., $1; bu., 3.
Tall Sugar. The edible pods are tender and well-flavored, of good quality asa shell
pea; 5 feet. Qt., 50 cents.
Dwarf Sugur. Edible pods, of good quality shelled; 3 feet. Qt., 50 cents.
PARSLEY.

Parsley succeeds best in a rich, mellow soil. As the seed germinates very slowly,
it should be sown in spring, previously soaking the seeds for a few hours in tepid
water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart and half an inch deep. For winter use,
protect in a frame or light cellar. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 10; 1-4 1b., 20.

Carter's Champion Moss—Curied. 'The best for garnishing.
Double Curled. A fine dwarf variety, beautifully curled, excellent for garnishing.
PEPPER.

Grown largely for pickles. Sow in a hot-bed early in April, and transplant to the
open ground when the weather is favorable. They should be planted in warm,
mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. They may also be sown the open ground
when danger of frost is passed, and the soil is warm and settled. Pkt., 10 cents;
OZ., 80.

Large Bell, or Blue Nose. An early variety, of mild flavor; rind thick and fleshy.
It is a favorite sort for pickling.
Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth. Similar to the preceding in shape and color, but
larger and milder. Used to make stuffed pickles.
Cayenne. Very hot; best for seasoning pickles.
PUMPKIN.

They are usually planted in fields of corn or potatoes, but may be profitably raised
in fields by themselves. Sow first of May in hills eight feet apart. Pkt., 5 cents,
except where noted.

Cheese. The best variety for cooking purposes. Oz., 10 cents; 1-4 Ib., 25; Ib., 60.
Connecticut Field. Very productive and largely grown for feeding stock. Per Ib.,

40 cents.
Mammoth. Grows to an immense size, often weighing from 100 to 150 pounds. Per

pkt., 10 cents; 02., 30; 1-4 1b., $1; lb., 3.
PARSNIP.

Sow as early in spring as the weather will admit, in drills fifteen inches apart,
covering half an inch deep. Unlike carrots, they are improved by frost, and it is
usual to take up in the fall a certain quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in the
ground until spring, to be dug up as required. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 10.

‘Long Smooth, or Hollow Crown. Best for general use. 1-4 ]b., 20 cents; 1b., 60.
Guernsey. A large-growirg variety. 1-4 lb., 25 cents; Ib., 75.
The Student. A fine-flavored variety. 1-4 1b., 25 cents; Ib., 79.

RADISH.

For a successive supply, sow from the middle of March until September, at inter-
vals of two or three weeks. For an early supply, they may be sown in a gentle
hot-bed in February. Per pkt., 5 cents.

Long Scarlet Short-Top. The standard variety for market and private gardens. Per

oz., 10 cents; 1-4 lb., 25; 1b., 79.

French Breakfast. A variety of quick growth, very mild and tender; one of the
pest for forcing. Oz., 15 cents; 1-4 lb., 40; lb., $1.25. |

Olive-Shaped Scarlet. Oblong-shaped; flesh, rose-colored, tender and excellent.
Oz., 15 cents; 1-4 Ib., 40; lb., $1.25. :

Rose China Winter. Bright rose color: flesh, firm and piquant; excellent for win-
ter use. Oz., 15 cents; 1-4 1b., 50; lb., $1.50.

Black Spanish. One of the hardiest and best for winter use. Oz., 15 cents; 1-41b.,

40 cents; lb., $1.20.
White Spanish. Rather miider in flavor than the preceding. Oz., 15 cents; 1-4

Ib., 40; lb., $1.20.
California Mammoth White. A giant, white-fleshed fall Radish, of excellent quality.

Pkt., 10 cents; 0z., 80; 1-41b., 75; Ib., $2.

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SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT.

Sow early in spring, in drills fifteen inches apart; cover the seeds ani inch anda
half in depth, and when the plants are strong enough, thin out to six inches apart.
Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 80; 1-4 Ib., 75; lb., $3.

SPINACH.

For summer use, it may be sown at intervals of two or three weeks, from April
till August. Spinach is best developed and most tender and succulent when grown
in rich soil. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 10, except where noted.

Round. The main market sort; equally good for spring or fall sowing. 1-4 lb.,
15 cents; lb., 40. q

Prickly. Stands well in winter, but less prolific bearer. 1-4 1b., 20 cents; lb., 40.

New Zealand. A useful and excellent vegetable, and produces leaves in great abun-
dance through the summer. Pkt., 10 cents; 0z., 15; 1-41b., 40; 1b., $1.25.

SQUASH.

Light soils are best suited
for their growth. Prepare
hilis for the seeds in the ordi-
nary manner, by mixing two
or three shovelfuls of well-
SQ rotted manure with the soil for
ssa each hill. For the bush va-

"as Tieties, from three to four feet
each way, and for the running
sorts from six to eight feet.
After they have attained their
rough leaves, thin out to three
or four of the strongest plants.
Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10
cents, except where noted.

Yellow Bush Scollop. A very early variety; excellent. 1-4 Ib., 25 cents; lb., 80.

Bush Summer Crook-Neck. TEarly, productive, and of good quality; color, orange-
yellow; 1-4 1b.. 25 cents; lb., 90.

Boston Marrow. A much-esteemed variety, coming in about ten days later than the
bush and crook-neck sorts. A good keeper, and of unsurpassed flavor. Oz.,
15 cents; 1-4 1b., 40; lb., $1.35.

Hubbard. A general favorite, and more largely grown as alate sort than any other;
of large size; flesh, fine grained, dry, and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 10 cents;
oz., 15; 1-4 1b., 40; 1b., $1.35.

Marblehead. A good winter Squash, resembling the Hubbard, and equally as good.
Pkt., 10 cents; 1-4 1b., 50; lb., $1.50. ©

Mammoth Chit. Grows to a large size, often weighing over 200 pounds; excellent
for stock. Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 40.

Winter Crook-neck. A variety largely grown in some of the Eastern States. Flesh,
close-grained, sweet, and fine flavored. Oz., 10 cents; 1-41b., 30; lb., $1.
Turban, or Turk’s Cap. Flesh, orange-yellow, thick, fine-grained and well-fiavored .

Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 30; 1-4 1b., 60; ib., $1.50.

Yokohama. Thick, very dry, sweet and excellent; maturing earlier than the Hub-
bard, but not as desirable for winter. Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 30; 1-4 lb., $1.
Buiman. Very fine grained; remarkably dry, sweet and delicious. Pkt., 10 cents;

oz., 15; 1-4 1b., 50; lb., $1.50.

TOMATO.

The seed should be sown in a hot-bed about the middle or last of March, in drills
five inches apart and half an inch deep; when three inches high, transplant into
another hot-bed, two or three inches apart. About the middle of May the plants

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may be set in the open ground, in light, sandy soil, at a distance of three feet apart,

in hills in which a good shovelful of rotted manure has been mixed. Pkt., 10 cts.:

oz., 50, except where noted.

The Conqueror. One of the earliest. Fruit of good size, very uniform in
shape, and free from irregular specimens. (Fig5). 15 cents per pkt.; oz., 60:
1-4 lb., $1.

Hathavays Excelsior, Early, of medium size, smooth, very solid, and of excellent
quality. 40 cents per oz., 1-4 1b., $1; 1b., 3.

Canada Victor. A remarkably early variety of medium size; very round and
smooth. (Fig 4). 30 cents per oz.; Yy lb., $1; Ib., 3.

The Trophy. One of the finest Tomatoes in cultivation. Having been thoroughly
tested, it holds the highest rank for flavor, size and smoothness. (Fig 3). 30
cents per oz.; 4 Ib., $1.28; Ib., 4.

Early Smooth Red. One of the earliest; large, smooth, solid and preductive. 5
cents per pkt.; oz., 30; 4 lb.; $1; Ib. 3.

General Grant. A very superior variety; fruit, large, rather flat in form, of good.
quality, and ripens rapidly and thoroughly. 4 cents per pKt,; oz., 30.

Large Yellow. Similar in all respects to the large red, except in color, which isa
bright yellow. (Fig 2). 5 cents per pkt.: oz., 30.

Yellow Plum. A beautiful variety, used principally for pickling and preserving.
(Fig 2). 5 cents per pkt.

Green Gage. A new variety, resembling a yellow plum in shape and color; of a
piquant agreeable flavor; excellent for preserving. 15 cents per pkt.

Strawberry, or White Cherry. A distinct species, the fruit having a pleasant straw-
berry-like flavor, and is esteemed by many, served in its natural state at the
table, as a dessert. 10 cents per pkt.; oz., 50.

>

HERBS.

No garden is complete without a few sweet or medicinal herbs, and pains should
be taken to harvest them properly. This should be done onadry day. Then dry
quickly, and pack closely, keeping them entirely excluded from the air. Sow in
spring in shallow drills one foot apart. Price, 10 cents per packet, except where
noted.

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Hoarhound. Oz., 40 cents. | Caraway. Oz., 10 cents; pkt., 5d.
Marjoram. (Sweet). Oz., 30 cents. | Coriander. Oz., 10 cents; pkt., 5.
Saffron. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 20. | Hop Seed. Pkt., 15 cents.
Sage. Oz., 25 cents; ib., $2.50. | Lavender. Oz., 30 cents.

Summer Savory. Pkt., 5 cents; o0z., 25. Catnip. Oz., 60 cents.
Thyme. Oz., 40 cents. Tansy. Oz., 50 cents.
Wormwood. Oz., 40 cents

TURNIP.

lt is one of the most wholesome roots
for feeding stock, and is extensively
grown in market gardens. In England
itis one of the staple products of the
farm. For early use, sow as soon as the
“\ ground can be worked in the spring,
~ in drills fifteen inches apart, and thin to
four or five inchesintherow. The Strap
° saa Leaf and Early white Dutch are the best
ay ny BE is Sas carly varieties. New sod ground is best.
“ad ips \ Where old ground is used, a good top-
dressing of wood ashes is the surest
method of obtaining good smooth roots.
Unless so treated, they are most sure to
grow wormy if grown in old garden soil.
If sown broadcast, from three to four
pounds of seed is required, and in drills,
from one to two pounds. The latter is
the usual method of sowing. Bone-dust,
superphosphate, plaster, salt, ashes, or a
mixture. Is much better to be sown broad-
cast before drills are made. Sprinkle
plaster or ashes on young plants when
insects are troublesome.
For fall crop, sow from middle of July
to middle of August. Price, 5 cents per
packet, 10 cents per ounce. ;

If ordered by mail, add 15 cents per
pound, to pay postage.

Red Top Strap Leaf. Rapid grower and
mild flavor; the most popular va-
riety for early use, either for the
table or stock. (See Cut). 1-4 lb.,
20 cents; lb., 60.

Early White Strap Leaf. Differs from
the preceding only incolor. 1-4]b.,

SUTTON’S CHAMPION PURPLE-TOP SWEDE. 20 cents; lb., 60.
Early Flat Dutch. An excellent garden variety, resembling White Strap Leaf; the
best variety for spring sowing. 1-4 lb., 20 cents; lb. 60. ;

Yellow Stone. One of the best and most popular yellow-fleshed varieties for table
use. 1-4]b., 25 cents; lb., 75.

Yellow Finland. A small early variety; flesh, bright yellow. Pkt., 20 cents; 1-4
lb., 50; lb., $1.00.

— Globe. One of the best American varieties for generalcrop. 1-41b., 25 cents;

b., 80.

Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive; a good keeper; globe-shaped; color,
pale yellow, with purple top; very firm in texture, and closely resembling the
Ruta Bagas in good keeping qualities; good either for table or stock. 1-4]b.,
20 cents; lb., 60.

Golden Ball (Robertson’s). Rapid grower, excellent grower, globe-shaped, and of a
bright yellow color. 1-4 1b., 25 cents; lb., 75.

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Purple Top White Globe. An early variety,
globe-shaped; in Other respects simi-
lar to the Red Top Strap Leaf. 1-41b.,
20 cents; lb., 80.

Large White Norfolk. A very large-grow-

j ing, globe-shaped variety; flesh, coarse

a and sweet. 1-4 lb., 20 cents;

3 Long White, or Cow Horn. Matures very

1! quickly; roots shaped like a carrot,

ao about half of which is formed above

Strap Leaf. Purple Top White Globe. ground. 1-4 Ib., 25 cents; Ib., 80.

TURNIP, (Ruta Baga),

The Ruta Baga, Swedish, or Russian Turnip, known also to many under the name
of ‘‘ French Turnip,” forms a distinct class. The bulbs are close-grained, very hard,
and will endure a considerable degree of cold without injury, They keep well,
stored in a cellar, without any trouble, but are not in perfection for the table till
towards spring. Extensively grown for a farm crop. The Swedes, at the North,
‘should be sown from the 10th of June to the Ist of July, in drills from two to three
feet apart, and thinned out to from 10 to 12 inches apart; or they may be sown ina
seed-bed and afterwards transplanted. It is necessary that the ground should be dry,
rand made very rich. Price, per packet, 5 cents; per ounce, 10 cents.

Skirving’s Purple Top. A improved purple-topped variety, of very strong growth;
large size. By its quick vegetation it generally escapes the ravages of the fly;
suited to field culture and cattle feeding; yellow flesh. Y \b., 25 cents; 1b., 60.

dLaings Improved. Of excellent quality; purple above and yellow under ground;
almost perfect glohe-shaped when well grown, with a small top and tap-root;

_ yellow flesh. 1-41b., 25 cents; Ib., 60.

Carter’s Improved Hardy Swede. A new English variety, highly recommended as
producing extraordinary crops, and obtained many first-class prizes at various
exhibitions in England. 1-4 lb,, 25 cents; Tos, 70;

Improved American. ‘This yariety is largely grown in this country by many of our
most prominent agriculturalists, both for the table and for feeding stock; flesh,
very solid; fine quality; keeps well until summer. 1-4 Ib., 25 cents; lb., 60.

Sweet German. In good soils and favorable seasons is comparatively smooth and
régular, and under opposite conditions often uneven; neck two or three inches
jong; skin, greenish brown above ground, white beneath; flesh, pure white, of
extraordinary solidity; very sweet, mild, well-flavored; retains its solidity and
freshness until spring; as a table variety it must be classed among the best, and
should be largely cultivated. 1-4 1b., 25 cents; lb., 75. oes

Long White French. The roots of this variety are produced entirely within the

‘earth; fiesh, white, solid, mild and sweet, strongly resembling the preceding,
of which it is supposed to be a variety; excellent for the table, also for stock.
This and Sweet German should be sown earlier than other varieties of Turnips.
They are often sown in seed-beds and afterwards transplanted as recommended
for Ruta Baga. 1-41b., 25 cents; lb., 65. iat

Sutton’s Champion Purple Top Swede. One of the finest varieties, and of very best
quality. Itisthe most hardy, the heaviest cropper, and the most nutritious var-
iety grown, yielding from 40 to 50 tons per acre, and is always awarded prizes
wherever exhibited. A favorite English variety. My seed is imported and
grown from very select stock. (See Engraving). Per ounce, 10cents; 1-4lb.,

TS i oaireWe Be

ie Prize Purple Top Swede is a very heavy cropper, remarkably juicy, of sound
constitution, and perfectly hardy. It stands well out of the ground, and is of a
deep rich purple. One of the best and most profitable varieties for feeding
stock. 1-41b.,25cts.;lb., 80. . ;

To Cultivate the Purple Top Swede

field crop, the land should be prepared as for corn, well pulverized, and about
250. pounds of any reliable fertilizer (the Stockbridge Fertilizer is very good), drilled
in at the time of sowing, to hasten the growth of the young plants till the roots

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reach the manure. As soon as the plants are two to four inches high, a cultivator
should be run through and the turnips thinned out from 10 to 12 inches apart, which
can be done with the hoe, no other hoeing being necessary; but the
cultivator should be kept running through every two or three weeks, as long as it
can be done without injury to the tops. Turnips grown in this manner can be
grown, harvested and stored for from tive to ten cents a bushel, and are considered
the most wholesome root for feeding cattle, increasing the flow of milk, and keeping
the stock in a healthy condition.
I would recommend Sutton's Champion and Rennie’s Prize, as the most profitable
- varieties to cultivate as a field crop. The seed is imported from the most reliable
growers, and grown from the best selected stock, and cannot fail to give satisfac-
tion under ordinary culture.

MANGOLD WURTZEL.

The Yellow Globe is by far the best adapted to our New England States. As our
seasons are sometimes very dry, the Long Red will not stand the drouth and grow to
perfection in our shallow soils. In Europe both are grown extensively for spring
and summer use. They should not be fed before February or March, and can be
preserved into summer to keep up the flow of milk till grass is well started. They
are often condemned by parties that have grown them, because they begin to feed as
soon as the stock go into winter quarters, the consequence is they are very apt to
scour the stock, whereas if they are kept in a cellar or pit and allowed to mature,
there is no danger in feeding them to any kind of stock. Cattle, sheep and hogs
are very fond of them. There is no better root grown than the Mangold Wurtzel
to produce milk excepting the Improved Sugar Beet. Experienced farmers about
here have grown both and can see but little difference as to their qualities for stock
feeding; but there is a great difference in the yield per acre, Lane’s Improved Sugar
Beet yielding from one-fourth to one-third more. Both kinds want arich soil, with
a liberal dressing of manure and the land fitted as for corn. Unlike turnips they
grow best on old land. We can seldom get a good yield on sod turned over the first
year. Seedshould be sown as early in April as possible, in rows from two and
one-half to three feet apart, to allow room for the cultivator to pass through, and the
plants not less than twelve inches apart. With a good dressing of manure and well
hoed, and cultivator kept running to keep the soil loose around the bulbs, from 40
to 50 tons per acre have been grown. Care should be taken to have them stored be-
fore hard frost in the fall. The tops of any kind of beet should never be cut off;
always break or twist off the tops. Whenever they are cut off they will bleed or
wither instead of ripening.

THE CARROT.-HOW TO CULTIVATE.

The field is a wide one, and opinions are various as to the best variety for garden
and field culture. The Scarlet Intermediate is, in my opinion, the dest carrot for
shallow and heavy soils; also for table use. It isa variety between the carrot known
as the Short Horn and Long Orange. The Danvers Carrot is also a new and very
promising variety and is rapidly becoming very popular with the farmers in Massa-
chusetts as a field carrot. The advantage in these varieties over the Long Orange is
that more weight per acre can be grown at much less expense. In crowing the
Long Orange it requires a rich, deep soil, and they are always obliged to be dug with
the fork, which isa slow way, and oftentimes cold, making it very disagreeable;
while a larger crop of these varieties can be grown in the shallow soil, and
if grown for the market they are generally sold by the pound, and the difference
between a bushel of Long Oranges and the Scarlet Intermediate is from 10 to 15.
pounds. This, as weallknow is a great advantage. The whole crop can be pulled
by hand, and the tops twisted off at the same time. A good man can pulland store
from 50 to 75 bushels a day of a fair crop, and another advantage is they can be
grown in rows nearer together. Carrots are excellent food for stock, particularly
for horses, and should be more extensively cultivated. One great objection to plant-
ing carrots, which discourages many, is, they are generally a long time in coming
up, the weeds getting the first start, and unless they are attended to at once are soon
smothered. This can be avoided by mixing a little common mustard seed with it at
the time of sowing, As soon as the mustard makes its appearance, the hoe should

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be run through, cutting down all weeds, as soon as the carrots can be seen in the
rows, the hoe should again be run through and the mustard and all weeds pulled
out. Carrots follow corn and potatoes best. To raise a good crop, the soil should
be made very rich, using well-rotted stable manure. Plough the land, spread on
the manure, and then plough again crossways, afterwards harrrowing it thorughly
to pulverize the soil, and the ground is ready for the seed. Matthews’ seed drill is
considered the best now in use. Cultivated in the above manner, any one cannot
fail the secure a good crop.

MATTHEWS’ GARDEN SEED DRILL.

ge~ A reliable Seed Drill is recognized as one
of the most valuable implements in use.
Care should be taken to select the best. We
therefore invite your attention to the Mat-
thews’ Seed Drills. No better one can be
procured. Medals and testimonials confirm-
ing its superiority over all other drills, have
been repeatedly bestowed upon it from all
quarters; and as it has been improved from
time to time, it is now everywhere acknowl-
> edged to be the most perfect drill in use. It

a is designed to be used in field or garden. It
sows, with an evenness and rapidity impossible for the most skillful hand to do, all
the different varieties of Beet, Carrot, Onion, Turnip, Parsnip, Sage, Spinach,
Sorghum, Peas, Beans, Broom Corn, Fodder Corn, ete. A simple contrivance ace-
curately gauges the uniform deposit of the seed to any required depth, thus avoiding the
risk of planting at irregular depths, or so deep as to destroy the seed. The markers
are made adjustable for the purpose of marking the rows at any desired distance
apart, and they mark them distinctly whether the ground is even or uneven. It is
the only drill which has an INDICATOR with the names of different seeds thereon. ‘This
ingenious invention is a great improvement over any other method in use, and is
infinitely more convenient and reliable. The drill is complete in all its arrange-
ments, and is very durable. There are no cams, gears, springs or belts to get out of
order, nor are there any parts subject to unusual wear, and, rightly used, it will last
many ‘years, and do a vast amount of service without requiring any repairs. Price,
$12, Boxed.

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HINES YO CUSTOMERS.

To those who are not acquainted with the varieties best adapted for the market
or kitchen garden; and to aid such, I will here give a select list of the best and most
profitable varieties for that purpose. I will here state, that to get early crops, it is
of great importance to obtain northern-grown seed:

Beets.—Loyptian Turnip. The earliest and most popular beet raised: and for very
early marketing it stands first. Can be planted very closely, having but a very
few leaves. It is not valuable for late crops. Being a shy seeder, the conse-
quence is pure seed is very high priced.

Early Blood Turnip. Is the best for second early and winter use. Being very
smooth, fine form, and free from roots; of a deep red color, and is of the best
quality. My seed is pure, and home-grown.

-Beans.—Duwarf Black Wax. Fora snap Bean is superior to all others for use green;
with a clear, waxen-yellow pod; commands more in market than the green-
podded varieties. Many mixed varieties of black seed with green pods are sold.
My stock I have grown, and is pure; being acclimated, will yield as much as
the coarser varieties. For our northern latitude, Early Mohawk, and for the
Middle and Southern States, the Early Round Pod Valentine are very popular
and excellent sorts of snap Beans; are very productive, being largely grown for
market purposes.

The New White-Seeded Dwarf Waz, when first introduced, was a weakly grower.
As it becomes acclimated, it attains nearly the qualities of the Black Wax in
yield and habit, and is superior in having a ripe bean of a white color.

Pole Beans. To those who are acquainted with the qualities of the Lima Bean, and
have failed to cultivate them at the North, I would recommend the Improved
Large Lima.

The Concord Pole Bean, I place next to the Lima, it being a most excellent variety.
Is good for shell or string, resembling the Horticultural, the beans nearly white;
and are in greater demand for table use.

Corn.— Early Minnesota. One of the very earliest varieties of Sweet Corn, of good
market size. It throws a larger proportion of its weight into the ear than any
other variety, giving two good ears on each stalk. Bears very closely planted,
and grows only about three feet high. My seed is pure and home-grown.

Stowell’s Evergreen. Although an old variety, still takes the lead as a market sort.
It isalso one of the best varieties for private use, keeping green until frost
comes.

Cabbage.—Larly Jersey Wakefield. When pure, the best Early Cabbage grown. It
scarcely ever fails to head, being very uniform and solid. The seed I have pur-
chased of the most responsible growers in this country.

Hariy Winnigstadt. Isa very reliable second early variety; always sure to head, if
the seed is fresh and pure, and is well adapted to dry soils, generally succeeding
where the Drumhead varieties fail; is a good late crop for delayed plantings.

Fotiler’s Early Drumhead. One of the best of second early sorts; good size, solid
heads, with very short stump, and reliable for heading. For summer or late
use is excellent, and heads of large size, often weighing 15 pounds each.

For late fall and winter use, Premium Flat Dutch and Stone Mason Drumhead
are the best, standing about equal. The Stone Mason is largely grown about Bos-
ton as a market sort, and is one of the very best varieties. Both are very reliable

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for heading on good soil. Great pains has been taken in selecting the seed of the
above varieties, all of which is pure and fresh, and purchasers can rely upon getting
the very best of seed.

Melons.—Musk. For early use, plant Early Nutmeg, and for later use plant Large
Yellow Musk.

Watermelon.—Phinney’s Harly. Alwayssure to give a good crop, when all others:
fail. Is very prolific and solid; always commanding a higher price in market.
than other older sorts. Thisis the earliest variety, and always gives satisfaction.
Mountain Sprout and Mountain Sweet are both excellent varieties, growing to:
a large size, and are a little later. The seed I offer can be depended upon, and
cannot fail to produce very early results.

Onion.— Yellow Danvers is the best for general cultivation, yielding enormous crops.
Eleven hundred bushels have been raised from one acre. I can warrant my
seed to be fresh and strictly pure, grown from very select hand-picked onions.

Peas.—For first early crop, in kitchen garden, plant Little Gems; for second early,
plant Champion of England or Black-eyed Marrowfat. The Extra Early Im-
proved Dan O’Rourke I can recommend to raise for market. My stock is the
purest that can be obtained. There are several varieties sold under that name
which differ in earliness, yield and dwarf habit, size and fullness of pods.
Carter’s first crop is a few days earlier, but the pods are smaller than Dan
O’Rourke.

Cucumber.—It is not always that good, pure seed can be obtained. To grow them
successfully and early for market or private use, it is of importance to obtain
seed grown as far north as possible. ‘The application of a little superphosphate,
or guano, placed in the hill at the time of planting, greatly increases their earli-
ness and productiveness. For early use, plant Early White Spine; for second
and late crops, plant Long Green—is also good for pickling, if pickled when
small. The Green Prolific is the best variety for pickles, yielding abundantly,
and is highly recommended by every one. Particular pains is taken in select-
ing the seeds of the above varieties, it being saved from only fine specimens,
and earliest to ripen.

Lettuce.—For all uses I can find nothing better than the Early Curled Simpson.
Heads of large size, early, and very tender, and a leading market sort.

Squash.—To raise a fine-flavored Squash, it is of the utmost importance to obtain
pure seed. Every one knows that the whole Squash family is one of the most
difficult vegetables to grow and keep the stock pure. Special pains has been
taken with the seed I offer in order to retain its purity, each variety being
planted nearly a mile from any other variety, and I can, with perfect confidence,
recommend it the purest that can be obtained. My experience is that the Early
Summer Crook—Neck, when pure, is the best early Squash for general cultiva-
tion. For second early, the Boston Marrow is considered the best, and for late
fall and winter use, there is nothing that will give such general satisfaction as.
the Hubbard. The Marblehead and the Butman are both excellent Squashes,.
but do not give such satisfaction in general as the Hubbard.

Tomato.—For very early use, plant the Early Conqueror; for late and general use,
nothing can equal the Trophy, being of the largest size, very smooth and solid,
with but few seeds.

Turnip.—See article on Turnips, page 67.

Quantity of Seed Required to Sow an Acre.

Beans, dwarf, in drills, 11g bush. | Onion, in drills, 4 to 5 lbs.
Beans, pole, in hills, 10 to 12 qts. | Parsnip, in drills, 4 to 6 lbs.
Beets, in drills, 5 to 6 lbs. | Peas, in drills, 116 bush.
Carrot, in drills, 3 to 4 lbs. | Potato, cut tubers, 10 bush.
Corn, in hills, 8 to 10 qts. | Radish, in drills, 6 to 8 lbs.
Corn, for soiling, 3 bush. | Spinach, in drills, 10 to 12 lbs.
Cucumber, in hills. 2 lbs. | Turnip, in drills, 114 Ibs.
Melon, musk, in hills, 2 to 3 lbs. | Turnip, broadcast, 3 to 4 lbs.
Melon, water, in hills, 4 to 5 lbs. | Squash,early varieties, in drills, 4 to 6 lbs.
Pumpkin, in hills, 4 to 6 lbs, | Squash,running, “ <“ ‘ $sto4lbs.

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Quantity of Seeds Required for a Given Number of Plants, Number of.
Hills, or Length of Drill.

Asparagus, 1 oz. to 60 ft. drill. | Pole Beans, 1 qt. to 150 hills.
Beet, if “e “< 50 iz cc Corn, 1 ce a4 200 “ec
Carrot, iow siee | Cucumber, pz) 5 DOD
Endive, > roe Watermelon, fee po
Okra, ia ee a ee Muskmelon, fet. ear.“
Onion, it 73 é<e 100 ce ce Pumpkin, 1 “cc ‘ 40 “c
Onion, setssmall, 1 qt. ‘“* 40 “ “ Early Squash, rece GEOL fh
Parsley, re Zere AHQLES 2 SS Marrow Squash, Mee ae geno tS
Parsnip, | ‘¢ 200 ce 6 Cabbage, 1 «« 9000 plants
Radish, BFE LOQGE § 12 Cauliflower, fe OR?
Salsify, cf ce “ce 70 “ce (73 Celery, 5 “ec 8000 ce
Spinach, Tyet of 100/55, “ | Ege Elent te) REO)
Turnip, sy $1953 150) How Lettuce, he. ovoo”
Peas, Hats, “i200 Sha “* Pepper, ee n000 -.**
Dwarf Beans, Homie FaloOsssa-“ | Tee tS tseg *

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

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Cabbage Plants, early, from cold frame.—Early Winnigstadt, Fottler’s Early
Drumhead, 60 cents per hundred.

Cabbage Plants, late.—Premium Flat Dutch, Stone Mason, Drumhead, Improved
American Savoy, Marblehead, Mammoth, Red Drumhead, 35 cents per hundred;
$2.50 per thousand.

Cauliflower Plants.—Early Erfurt, Early Paris. In hot-bed, 20 cents per dozen;
$1.25 per hundred. Late, ready in July, 12 cents per dozen; 75 cents per hundred.

Celery.—Boston Market, Sandringham Dwarf White; ready in July, $1 per hun-
dred; $7 per thousand.

Egg Plant.—New York Improved Purple; 10 cents each; $1 per dozen.

Tomato Plants.—Early Smooth Red, Trophy, Gen. Grant, Early Conqueror,
Canadian victor, Yellow Plum; 50 cents per dozen; $3 per hundred.

Pepper Plants.—Large Sweet Mountain; 25 cents per dozen; $1.50 per hundred.

Sage Plants.—Early, 25 cents per dozen; late, 50 cents per hundred.

Sweet Potato Plants.—75 cents per hundred; $5 per thousand.

Asparagus Roots.—Conover’s Colossal; one year old, $1 per hundred; two years
old, $1.25 per hundred.

Rhubarb.—Victoria and Linnzxus; 20 cents each; $2 per dozen.

VEGETABLE PLANTS BY MAIL.

Tomato, Cabbage, Pepper, Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Plants can safely be
sent by mail at dozen rates. If ordered by the hundred, add 25 cents per hundred
to pay postage.

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STRAWBERRIES.
f= j Soil. One kind of soil is not

4 ripen earlier, and to extend the fruit-
ing season it is necessary to have
early and late varieties, and those
that are fortunate to have early and
late land their strawberry season can
be extended from two to three weeks.
Soil, locality and climate make more
difference with the strawberry than
any other kind of small fruit, and
the only certain method of success
is for each one to try several varieties
of early, medium and late sorts and
cultivate those that give the best re-
sults.

Manure. When stable manure
MONARCH OF THE WEST. cannot be had, super-phosphate, bone
and guano can be used with good results. Ashes are also valuable on sandy soil,
using at the rate of twenty bushels per acre. Lime is very injurious to the straw-
berry, particularly when applied directly or alone.

Cultivation. Spring and fall are the time for planting. For field culture, land
that has been cultivated one year with corn is best. Sod ground freshly turned is
not as good, but if turned early in the fall-and well manured will answer for spring
planting. As soon as the plants are received, unpack and plant out at once. If the
ground is not ready,loosen the bundles,and heal in in some shaded place. For garden
culture, make the rows 18 inches apart, and set the plants 12 inches apart in the
rows, leaving two feet every fourth row. For field culture, set rows three feet apart,
and plants 12 inches apart in the rows, as they can be cultivated with the horse. In
planting, mark out into rows, get a small boyto drop the plants, then with your
trowel in the right hand make a hole large enough to admit all the roots of the
plant without crowding or bending them, covering the roots carefully, and pressing
the earth very firmly around the roots, which, if set in dry weather, is the most im-
portant part in planting, being careful not to plant them too deep. To secure a
large crop, and have large, healthy plants the year after planting, they should not be
allowed to bear the first season, cutting off al! runners before the tips take root, and
the ground kept loose and free from weeds. As soon as the ground commences to
freeze in the fall they should be covered with straw or coarse litter. Only a very
light covering is necessary to shade the plants from the sun, as continued thawing
and freezing is very injurious to the fruit bud. In the spring remove the straw from

he vines into the rows, leaving it for mulch, and it is also very beneficial in keeping

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down the weeds. After the last picking, remove the straw altogether, and fork or
cultivate the beds. Strawberries managed in the above manner will last from three
to four years. In order to secure a full crop every year, anew bed should be set out
every second year.

Pure Varieties. Lexercise special care in keeping my stock pure, renewing each
year all beds which I send my stock from, keeping each variety by itself, so there
_ is no possible way for them to become mixed. I send out nothing but strong, stocky
plants, well-rooted, and are sure to live when transplanted under favorable circum-
stances. The plants are taken up with great care not to injure the fibers, are tied in
bundles, and packed specially to endure long transportation. The plants are one
year old and warranted pure and true to name.

Pot Grown Plants. Spring and fall are the two seasons in which the Strawberry
is usually transplanted, and our pot-grown plants, when planted in August or Sep-
tember, will give a good crop the following year. One hundred pot-grown plants
will produce more fruit the first year than one thousand grown in the ordinary way.
They are exclusively grown by our leading fruit growers. Not one plant in a thous-
and seldom fails to grow, while they can be as safely transplanted in dry weather as
in wet, planting them where any summer crop of vegetables have been grown. A
good crop will be produced the next year if planted any time in September. Al-
though the great advantage of planting those pot-grown is in summer and early fall,
from July 15th to September 15th, yet they are far safer than ground layers for
spring planting, as every plant is certain to live when setout. I am growing them
largely this season for my own planting, I am so well convinced of the advantages
over the ordinary ground layers.

' A price-list will be ready in July of all new and old desirable varieties and will be
mailed free on application.

Plants by Mail. Strawberry plants at dozen rates avill be mailed without extra
charge; at hundred rates, add 25 cents additional to pay postage. Prices given below
are for plants sent by express only. Currants, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries,
and grapevines, will be mailed free at rates given by the dozen. Only one year old
plants can be forwarded by mail.

Varieties and Prices.

Wilson's Albany. Among the earliest, and is the most abundant bearer grown; the
higher the culture, the larger and more abundant the fruit. For productiveness
and shipping qualities, I doubt whether there is any variety that will equal it.
It has a sharp, acid flavor, and many prefer it to any other. Price, 25 cents per
dozen; $1 per 100; $4 per 1000. Pot-grown plants, 50 cents per dozen; $2.50
per 100.

Monarch of the West. This splendid variety still maintains its high character; is
enormous in size, averaging larger than any other variety yet known, and does
not rapidly dwindle in size, as do most sorts. It is of superb flavor—the finest
in favor of any very large variety I have yet seen—and is as delicious as the
wild berry. Plants very strong and vigorous, and succeeds in nearly all sections
of the land, north and south. <A most valuable variety for home use or market.
Season, medium. Does well under different treatment and will return a rich
reward for good culture. A neighbor raised, last season, from one rod square,
83 quarts, being at the rate of 15,280 quarts per acre, although one-half of the
amount may be considered an average yield with common culture. (See illus-
tration). Price, 25 cents per dozen; $1.00 per 100; $7. per 1000. Pot-grown
plants, 50 cents per dozen; $3 per 100.

Crescent Seedling. Mr. Roe, a noted fruit grower on the Hudson, says of it: ‘A
very remarkable strawberry, that will probably become more popular for a time
than any other variety save the Wilson. Besides growing it myself, I have
visited it elsewhere; under varying conditions, and do not hesitate to pronounce
it the most prolific strawberry I have yet seen. It appears to thrive in all kinds
of soil. It ripened as early as the Wilson with me; of good flavor when ripe.
The foliage is slender and delicate, and the young plants quite small, like those
of Jucunda. In view of the great promise, I would advise a general trial.”
Price, 50 cents per dozen; $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1000. Pot-grown plants, $1
per dozen; $5 per 100.

Great American. The largest berry yet introduced. Mr. Roe states that he sawa

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Great American berry last season that was‘14 inches in circumference. Its fruit
was sold in New York market from 40 to 75 cents per quart. It requires moist
land and very high culture to bring it to perfection. Price, 50 cents per dozens.
$1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000.

Forest Rose. Dr. Warder, President of the Ohio State Horticultural Society, says:
‘‘ This new strawberry promises to be a great acquisition. Fora long time the
Wilson has borne pre-eminence aS a market variety, for which purpose it is.
admirably adapted; but cultivators have desired something much better in.
quality. Here we have elegance of form, brilliancy in color, great size, and
firmness to bear transportation, all combined, with table qualities of a higher
order than the Wilson’s, which it surpassses even in field culture. When the
enthusiastic proprietor invited some of his friends to see the largest strawberry
in the world, it was received with a few grains of allowance, but after a thor-
ough examination of the bearing plants in different situations, the conclusion
was reached that the Forest Rose was, at least, one of the very best Strawberries
known.” Price, 75 cts per dozen; $4 per hundred. Pot-grown plants, $1.50 per
dozen; $7 per 100.

Sharpless. 'This variety is highly praised by all of our leading fruit growers. It
originated in Pennsylvania, and a correspondent to the Country Gentleman says.
of it: ‘‘ Among the many new varieties of strawberries tested in this vicinity
the present season the Sharpless has maintained its high reputation and proved
itself superior to any in cultivation. It originated with H. K. Sharpless, whom
I know to be in every respect worthy of confidence.” Its desirable qualities are,
vigorous and hardy, very productive, giving good crops under ordinary good.
treatment. The flesh is solid, sweet, rich and juicy, and of a luscious flavor.
The fruit is monstrous, larger than Monarch of the West, or any other variety;
good shape, most of them. I have seen the Sharpless seedling 714 by 814 inches.
in circumference, grown on plants set out in 1877. It has strong trusses of
sufficient strength to keep the fruit from the ground, but not strong enough to
keep up the weight of berries they are loaded with.

Price, good strong plants: 12 plants, $1.50; 24 plants, $3; 50 for $5; 100 for $8:

Pot-grown plants, which are most sure to live, but cannot be sent by mail. 12 plants,

$3; 25 plants, $5.

Two plants each of the above six varieties, $1 00.
Three 6< (3 ce ce 6c 66 66 1 50..
Six 66 6“ C6 Weel 6“ (0 66 , 50.

Sent, prepaid, by mail. If pot-grown, add one-third to above amounts.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

J. J. Thomas, Esq., editor of the Country Genileman, speaking of the Nursery-
man’s Convention, held at Rochester, June 20th, 1878, says: ‘‘ The Sharpless excited
much attention on account of its enormous size, some of the largest berries weigh-
ing about an ounce and a half each.”

The Bloomsburg Republican, of June 20th, 1878, says: “‘John R, Moyer reports a
monster strawberry at Berwick, which measures twelve inches in circumference one
way and nine inches the other. It weighed two and a half ounces. Mr. ‘Thompson,
was the owner of the berry, and it is one of the Sharpless Seedlings. Mr. Thompson:
has put it in alcohol and sent it to the Paris Exhibition.”

The Catawissa News Item, of June 13th, 1878, says: ‘‘Mr. Frank Dallman, of
Catawissa, has thus far been the champion strawberry grower in this section. He
showed us, last Wednesday evening, a Sharpless Seedling that weighed two and a,
half ounces and ten grains, measured three inches across and ten and three-fourths:
inches around.”

Many other opinions could be given similar to the above of this valuable new
variety.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 77

STANDARD VARIETIES.
DOZ. FIFTY. HUND. THOUS.

Downer. Very prolific; best for sandy soil, 30 60 $1 00 $5 00
Chas. Downing. Best for general cultivation, 30 60 1 00 5 00
President Wilder. One of the best; very desirable

for the South, 30 75 100 £8 00
Champion. Largest berries; productive, 30 60 1 00 3» 00
Triomphe de Gand. Very large and excellent, for

heavy soil, 30 60 100 500
Jucunda. Very large and juicy; for heavy soil, 30 60 100 400
Green Prolific. Very productive, good for light soil, 390 60 100 500
Kentucky. Very late, 30 60 1 00 5 00
Col. Cheney. Large, productive and very hardy, 30 60 100 8 00
Duchesse. “One of the earliest; a very promising

variety, 50 60 1 00
Prouty’s Seedling. Good on heavy soil; a fine sort, 50 70 1 00
Russell’s. Large, firm and well-flavored,
Duncan. Ripens early, and a good bearer, 50 80 1 50
Capt. Jack. Very productive, 50 80 1 50
Damask Beauty. Good for amateur, 50 «61 00 2 00
Early Hudson. Early; good for home use, 50 60 1 00

In addition to these we can furnish over fifty other varieties of Strawberries, com-
prising every kind of value in cultivation.

For light dry soils, I would recommend the following kinds: Harly.—Crescent
Seedling, Duchesse, Early Hudson.

Medium.—Monarch of the West, Chas. Downing, Forest Rose, Cumberland
Triumph, Sharpless, Pioneer.

Late.—Kentucky, Springdale, Golden Defiance.

For moist, loamy, heavy soils: Hurly.—Wilson, Duchesse, Crescent Seedling,
Black Defiance, Russell's Advance.

Medium.—Seth Boyden, Monarch of the West, Chas. Downing, Forest Rose,
Prouty’s Seedling, Beauty, Cumberland Triumph, Springdale, Triomphe de Gand.

Late.—Jaucunda, Great American, Kentucky, President Wilder, Triomphe de

Gand, Captain Jack.
RASPBERRIES.

RED VARIETIES.

DOZ. HUND.

Pride of the Hudson. This splendid variety was offered for the first

time the past spring. After a thorough test, the best judges

of fruit here have pronounced it for flavor, size, and pro-

ductiveness unequaled. Price, 30 cents each; $3 per dozen.
Clarke. Berries, light crimson; very sweet and highly flavored, $100 $4 00
Hudson River Antwerp. Very productive and excellent, 1 00 5 00
Philadelphia. Very hardy and productive, 100 400

BLACK VARIETIES.

The Gregg. The fruit of this new Raspberry is fully one-half larger
than the Mammoth Cluster, of excellent quality, enormously
productive, and as hardy as any other black Raspberry.
Some of our leading fruit growers pronounce it the best Black
Cap Raspberry now in cultivation, and on account of its ex-
cellent shipping qualities, will be particularly well adapted
for market culture. Price, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
New Rochelle Raspberry. This may be termed a mammoth ‘‘Black
Cap,” as it is nearly as dark in color as the Small Black Cap,
but of large size, having a delicious sub-acid flavor. Asa
prolific bearer it has no equal—2-year old plants producing
four quarts to the plant. The plantis entirely hardy; a most
valuable acquisition. Price, 30 cents each; $3 per dozen.
Doolittle’s Black Cap. Large, sweet and juicy, 1 00 4 00
Mammoth Cluster. One of the largest blackRaspberries, 1 00 4 00

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YELLOW VARIETIES.

Caroline. Isarich orange-colored variety, but recently offered for
sale. Itis very productive, flavor equal to Brinckle’s Orange,
and having the advantage over that variety of being entirely
hardy. Price, 50 cents each; $4.50 per dozen.

Brinckle’s Orange. Large, sweet and delicious, 200 1000
BLACKBERRIES.
Kittatinny. The best for general cultivation, 1 00 4 00
New Rochelle, or Lawton. Sweet and juicy, 1 00 4 00
Wilson’s Early. The earliest, 1 OU 5 00
CURRANTS.
Cherry. Large; best for market. 20 cents each, 1 00 6 00
Versailles. Very large; best for table. 20 cents each, 1 00 6 00
White Grape. Very large, the best white. 20 cents each, 1 90 6 00
Black Naples. Valuable for jams and jellies. 20 cents each, 1 00 6 00
Two year old bushes of any variety; 25 cents each, 1 50 8 00
Three and four year old bushes of any variety; 30 cents each, 2 00
GOOSEBERRIES.

Houghton Seedling. Very prolific, free from mildew. 20 cts. each, 1 00 6 00
Two year old bushes. 30 cents each, 200 10 00
HARDY GRAPES.

EACH. § DOZ.

Concord. The hardiest and best dlack grape for general cultivation, 25 $2 00
Two years, 50 4 00

Hartford Prolific. Black; very early; sweet, 25 2 00
Two years, 50 4 00

Delaware. Red; sweet and delicious, 25 2 00
Two years, 50 4 00

Martha. White; very sweet; hardy, 30 3 00
Two years, 50 5 00

Diana. Pale red; sweet and juicy, 25 2 00
Two years, 50 4 00

Clinton. Black; very hardy, good wine grape, 25 2 00
Two years, 350 4 00

Iona. Red; excellent table quality, 50 4 00
Two years, 75 6 00

Ives. Black; early, very hardy, 25 2 00
Two years, 50. 400

Catawba. Red; old standard variety, two years, 50 4 00
Salem. (Rogers’ No. 53), two years, 350 4 00
Eumelan. Black; rich and excellent flavor, two years, 75 7 00
Isabella. Black; well-know standard variety, 25 2 00°
Two years, 50 4 00

Croton. Yellowish green; sweet; excellent quality; two years, 75 8 00
Rogers. No. 1, 3, 4, 15, 19; two years, 50 4 00

PLANTS BY MAIL.

N. B.—Sirawberry Plants, at the dozen rate, will be mailed to any Postoffice in
the United States without extra charge At the fifty or hundred rate, if to be sent
by mail, 25 cents additional must be remitted for each hundred plants.

Raspberries, Blackberries, Currants, Gooseberries and Grape Vines will be mailed at
dozen rates.

Large or more than one year old plants cannot be forwarded by mail.

Raspberry, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry and Rhubarb Plants, by mail, $1 per
dozen. If ordered by express, stronger plants will be sent, and extra plants added
to pay express charges.

No orders received for less than $1.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 79

SPECIAL OFFER.

To those whose ground is limited, and wish to have a constant succession of fruit
from June until frost, I have arranged a list which will be sent by mail for $5, or by
express for $3.50, or one-half the list for $3 by mail, or by express for $2, which is
40 per cent. discount for dozen rates, viz. :

Strawberries. 100 Wilson, 50 Chas. Down- | Blackberries. 6 Kittatiny and 6 Lawton.
ing and 50 Monarch of the West. Gooseberry. 6 Houghton’s Seedling.

Raspberries, 12 Mammoth Cluster and 6 | Currants. 6 Cherry or Versailles.
Philadelphia. Grapes. 2 Concord, 1 Hartford.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES.
‘ EACR. PER 50. PER 100.

Apples. Standard; 5 to 6 feet, without branches, 15 $6 00 $10 00
Apples. Standard; 6 to 8 feet, 25 12 00 20 00
Apples. Standard; 7 to 10 feet, extra size, 35
Apples. Dwarf and Crab, (extra size, .75 to $1.00), 50
Pears. Standard; 5 to 7 feet, 75 30 00 50 00
Pears. Standard; extra size, $1 to $2 each,
Pears. Dwarf, 50 20 00 35 00
Cherries. Standard and dwarf, 50
Plums. 6 to 7 feet, 50
Plums. Wild Goose; notso liable to the attacks of the

curculio as other varieties, 75
Peaches. 414 to 6 feet, ‘ 25 10 00 15 00
Apricots, Nectarines and Quinces, 50 10 00 20 00

DECIDUOUS TREES.

Norway, Silver and Red Maple, American Linden, American Elm, White Birch,
Horse Chestnut, English Larch, Magnolia acuminata and tripetela, $1 each; extra
sized specimens, from $1.50 to $2 each.

WEEPING DECIDUOUS TREES.
Poplar, Linden, Cut-leaved Birch, and Kilmarnock Willow, $1 to $1.50 each.
EVERGREEN TREES.

American and Siberian Arborvites, Balsam Fir, Irish Juniper, Austrian, White
and Scotch Pine, and Norway Spruce, 4 to 5 feet, 75 cents each.
Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 inches, for hedging, 25 cts. each, $10 per 100.
ce cc 18 to 94 ce 30 6é “e 15 “e

PeORISTS* WEOUISITES:

ATOMIZE This is a valuable article for showering a fine spray of car-

» bolic acid or solution of tobacco on the leaves of plants to
destroy injurious insects It is also used to diffuse perfumes and disinfectants in
the sick room, and for inhaling various medical preparations. The metal parts are
nickel plated. Price, by mail, post-paid, $1.

ELASTIC PLANT SPRINKLER.

One of the most useful articles for sprinkling Bouquets, &c. It is made of Rub-

ber, with a flat bottom and brass perforated detachable top. Price, $1.25.

80 Cc. E. ALLEN’S

VERBENA BASKETS.

Holding one dozen Verbenas or any other plants grown in 244 inch pots. Per
dozen, 75 cents; per 100, $4. Baskets holding one dozen verbenas, or any other
plants grown in 3 or 84 inch pots, per dozen, $1; per 100, $6.

POT LABELS.
Four inches long, >g inch wide, 15 cents per dozen; 75 cents per 100.

RUSTIC HANGING BASKETS.

6 inch diameter, each, $0 35 10 inch diameter, each, $0 90
7 (a3 ce ce , 50 11 ce ce 6c 1 00
9 ce cc ce m5 12 ce ce ce il 15
‘Thermometers, in Japan case, 8 inches long, 50 cents each.
“‘Tinfoil, per 1b., 30 Cts. Willow Baskets, 5x8, $ 65 cts.
Bouquet Wire, very fine, perlb., 50 “ sd a 6x9, Vitae’
Camellia Wire, per lb., 25 ea a “ 7x10, i ai
Willow Baskets, 3x6, 7)! ad 24 8x11, ga! owe
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Wire designs for flowers of all styles and sizes at lowest rates.

Patent Excelsior Weeding Hook, price, 25 cts.

English Scufile Hoe, 6 inch, 65 cts.; 7 inch, 70 cts.; 8 inch, 75 cts.; 10 inch, 85 cts;
12 inch, $1.10.

Grass Edging Knives, 8 inch, $1.50; 9 inch, $1.75; 10 inch, $2.

Garden Trowels, 6 inch, 25 cts.; 7 inch, 30 cts. ; 8 inch, 40 cents.

The Celebrated Cultivator Hoe, 5 inch, 65 cts.; 7 inch, 75 cts.; 7 inch, 90 cts.

Paris Green Duster. For destroying Potato Bugs and other pests. It is a simple,
handy, inexpensive implement. Price, $2.50.

Noyes’ Hand Weeder, price, 25 cts.

INSECT EXTERMINATORS.

Whale Oil Soap, Excellent for destroying and preventing insects on plants, vines,
etc. 1 1b. 20 cts. ;2 lb. packages, 35 cts.; 5 lb. box, 80 cts.; 10 Ib. box, $1.50.
Gishurst Compound. An English preparation, highly recommended for preventing
and destroying Red Spiders, Mealy Bug, Thrip, Green and Brown Fy, etc. ; also
for winter dressing and washing walls, frames, and sashes of greenhouses. Price

per box, $1.

Jacques’ Sabo Tabacum, or Tobacco Soap. A universal remedy for the pests of gar-
dens, nurseries, etc. 'The most convenient and cheap specific for the destruc-
tion of insects, parasites, and their eggs infesting plants. Price, 50 cents per lb.
5 lbs for $2.

Tobacco Dust. Per lb., 10 cts.

Horace’s Tobacco and Hellebore Insecticide. In patent Bellows Box. For Rose Bugs,
and other plant infesting insects. The best article of the kind we have seen.
The box forms a durable bellows which enables the insecticide to be very efii-
ciently applied. Price, 25 cts. each.

FLOWER POTS.

per 100. perdoz. each. per 100. perdoz. each.

244 inch, $1 00 $015 $0 02 | 35 inch, $3 00 $050 $0 05

ee 1 25 20 Os |0. 4 50 65 07

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Fancy Flower Pots, from 15 to 50 cents each.
«« Hanging Pots, “ 20 to 50 s

SAUCERS.
‘For 4 in. pots, 30 c. per doz., 03 c. each. | For 5 in. pots, 40 c. per doz., 04 c. each.
‘cc 6 ‘é 50 (a3 05 ‘ce ‘ce rd 6 60 (<3 06 ‘ce
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PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 81

HARDY ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING SHRUBS.

(FOR SPRING AND FALL PLANTING.)

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HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.

The following named are among the finest varieties of hardy ornamental flowerin
shrubs. They are strong, robust growers, thriving in all ordinary situations, an
requiring but little attention. They are very desirable in all kinds of ornamental
planting, whether in door-yard, lawn, park or cemetery. They may be planted
singly or in groups or clumps, as occasion or taste may suggest. Their season of
bloom lasts for several weeks. Price, 25 cents each; 5 for $1; 10 for $2, prepaid by
mail. Extra strong plants by express, 60 cents each; $4 per dozen. Will be sent by
mail at prices given below.

HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.

The finest hardy flowering shrub in cultivation. The flowers are pure white, after-
wards changing to pink, and are borne in immense pyramidal trusses, more than
a foot in length and eight to ten inches in diameter. It blooms in August, and re-
mains in bloom for two or three months; created a great sensation whenever seen; is
yet new, scarce and difficult to obtain. The plant attains the height of three or four
feet, and is very bushy and compact. It needs no protection, as it is hardy in all
parts of the country. No one who has a lawn or garden should be without this
beautiful shrub. Price, small plants, 25 cents each; large plants, 50 cents each.

82 Cc. K. ALLEN’S

NEW WHITE HYDRANGEA. “Thomas Hogg.”

This beautiful variety has lately been introduced from Japan by Thomas Hogg.
It is ahard-wooded shrub, of low bushy growth, producing in July immense clus-
ters of pure white flowers, often measuring fifteen inches in diameter. The indi-
vidual flowers are large and the trusses magnificent. It is equally as hardy as the
old garden Hydrangea, and will be found a valuable plant for cemetery decoration.
It has obtained certificates of merit from all the leading Horticultural Societies as
the best new plant exhibited. Price, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. Large plants,

50 cents each.
WEIGELIA, VARIEGATED LEAVED.

An exceedingly beautiful and very attractive variety; having deep green leaves,
with a broad margin of pure white on each. The flowers are rose-colored, and
produced in great profusion. It is perfectly hardy, enduring our coldest winters
without protection. Price, small plants, 25 cents each. Large plants, 50 cents each.
The above set of three shrubs, 60 cents; large size, $1.25.

GENERAL COLLECTION.
Amygdalus (The Almond).
Alba Pumila, fl. pl. Dwarf double white flowering. 295 cents.
Communus, fl. pl. A beautiful tree; with double rose colored flowers in April.
20 cents.

Althea, or Rose of Sharon. A splendid, large growing shrub, of easy cultivation,
producing in midsummer a great profusion of bell-shaped flowers, very showy
and of various colors. We ofter four kinds; double white, double blue, single
white and single blue. Each 25 cents.

Althea— Variegated Leaved. A very beautiful and distinct variety; regular and com-
pact growth. Half of each leaf is green and half pure white. Large, very
double, bright pink flowers. Price, 25 cents.

Berberry—Purple Leaved. This beautiful shrub is one of the finest on the list. Its
regular and symmetrical form, dark purple leaves, and pretty yellow flowers,
make it very attractive. Price, 25 cents.

Calycanthus (Florida) Sween-Scented Shrub. Flowers purple, very double, and deli-
ciously fragrant. Blooms at intervals during the season; old and much esteemed.
Price, 25 cents.

Cydonia. (The Japan Quince). .
Japonica. Blooms early in May, with a profusion of bright, single, scarlet flow-
ers; very desirable. Price, 25 cents.

Deutzia Garcilis, Height two feet; very bushy. A Wry,
charming shrub, flowers pure white. Blooms Sy
profusely. Very hardy. Price, 25 cents.

Deutza Crenata. Height four feet; similar growth
and habit to above. Flowers double, white,
tinged with rose; hardy and fine. Price, 25
cents.

Deutzia Fortunti. Height two to three feet; one of
the most beautiful and profuse flowering varie-
ties. Pure white, perfectly hardy. Price, 25
cents.

Forsythia. Height three to four feet; beautiful,
bright yellow flowers. Blooms early and pro-
fusely. Price, 25 cents.

Lonicera. (The upright Honeysuckle). Are valuable
fragrant shrubs, and assume a handsome, com- SEAN
pact form, without much pruning; bloom early _— 63) h
and thrive in any soil. “FQyv
Rubra Grandifiora, Red Tartarian. <A splendid
shrub, with large dark rose-colored flowers;
one of the finest of this class.

Alba Grandylora. Similar to above, with pure
white flowers; a profuse bloomer. Price, 75

cents. DEUTZIA.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 83

Hydrangea Otaska. This is another splendid sort; a great acquisition; heads very
large, flowers bright rosy pink, contrasting beautifully with the other sorts. We
recommend it as one of the finest of its class; new and scarce. Strong, bloom-
ing plants, 50 cents each.

HZ. Hortensis, or Garden Hydrangea. Frequently grown in a pot or box; flowers are
borne in large panicles or heads, at first white, sometimes changing to blue, and
finally to a bright pink. Price, 25 and 50 cents.

Lilac. New purple. Immense heads of beautiful purple flowers. Very sweet and
much esteemed. Price, 25 cents.

Alba Grandijlora. Very large pure white trusses of flowers; the best white.
Price 25 cents.

Mock Orange or Syringa. A rapid growing, medium-sized shrub, with very fragrant
white flowers. Price, 25 cents.

Spirea Callosa Alba. A new white flowering spirea of dwarf habit. Very fine, per-
fectly hardy; blooms in July and August. Price, 25 cents.

Spirea Prunifolia. Weight four feet; very beautiful. Flowers perfectly double, like
white daisies. Blossoms in May. Hardy. Price, 25 cents.

Spirea Reevesit. Beautiful pure white flowers: very double, like small roses: hardy.
Price, 25 cents.

Symnocarpus. (The St. Peter’s Wort, or Snowberry).

Racemosus, A very popular plant; bears branches of conspicuous white berries.
Price 25 cents.

Wigelia Rosea. (Rose). The old, well known variety; of compact, vigorous growth,
has fine foliage, and in June is literally covered with blossoms of a clear. pink,
fading to flesh color.

Weigelia, Variegated Leaved. Deep green leaves, with a broad margin of pure white
around each; very striking and pretty. Rose colored flowers, same as above, but
of smaller growth. Price, 25 cents.

White Fringe. A small ornamental tree bearing pure white flowers resembling ele-
gant fringe. Price. 25 cents.

Purple Fringe, (Smoke Tree). A beautiful-hardy shub, with feathery blossoms of a
purplish hue, having the appearance of smoke. It keepsin bloom from June
to September. A fine shrub. Price, 25 cents; large plants, 50 cents each.

Viburnum Opulus (Snow Ball.) A hardy, strong growing shrub, with large balls of
pure white flowers, really resembling balls of snow. Price, 25 cents.

Above collection of 27 varieties hardy shrubs for $5.

HARDY CLIMBING VINES.

Hardy climbing vines are among the most desirable ornamental plants; no others
produce more beautiful effects, whether climbing over the veranda or clinging fast
to house walls. They are used profusely in decorating the finest suburban residen-
ces, parks, cemeteries and churches. We note the purpose for which each is most
suitable. Varieties below will be sent by mail at prices given.

Akebia Quinata—Japan Akebva. A new twining climber, suitable for pillar or trel-
lis; handsome and distinct foliage, and chocolate colored, fragrant flowers.
Price, 50 cents.

Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, American Ivy or Virginia Creeper. A strong, rapid grower,
clinging firmly to stone, brick or wooden walls; suitable, also, for verandas,
porches, trunks of trees, &c. Large, dark green foliage, changing in autumn
to bright crimson. Much esteemed. Price, 25 cents; 5 for $1; 10 for $2.

Ampelopsis Vetchit. Similar to above, but smaller and a more delicate plant, suitable
for trellis and walls, also unsurpassed for rock work, baskets and vases; leaves
turn brilliant crimson in fall. Price, 25 cents.

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84 ; Cc. E. ALLEN’S

Bigonia Grandiflora—Trumpet Creeper. A hardy, fast grower, suitable for covering
dead walls, back buildings, fences, &c. Produces in August large, orange red,
trumpet shaped flowers in clusters. Price, 25 cents.

Clematis Flamula. An elegant slender branched, twining vine, particularly valuable
for trellis, veranda and pillar work. Flowers are pure white, star shaped, and
very fragrant. Price, 25 cents.

Clematis Viticella. Blue Bells. <A strong, hardy grower, with pretty green leaves,
eae a profusion of dark blue and purple flowers. Suitable for trellis. Price,

d cents.

Jackmanii, An English hybrid; flowers large, intense
violet purple, and from 4 to 6 inches in diameter. ZZ
This has proved itself to be the most showy of all ==
the hardy climbers, old plants being literally cov-
ered with flowers. Price, 75 cents.

Climbing Roses. Climbing Roses are much esteemed.
For description and prices, see page 23. sess

Honeysuckles. There is nothing more desirable than G Yip
sweet-scented honeysuckles; the foliage is pretty, “ls
neat and clean; the flowers almost continuous,
and their fragrance delicious. The varieties de-
scribed below are the very best.

Chinese Sweet-Scented Honeysuckle. <A fine variety of
vigorous growth. White and yellow flowers; a
very fragrant and constant bloomer. Price, 25 cts.

Fergreen Sweet-Scented Honeysuckle. A hardy, vigor-
ous grower; blooms nearly all the season; de- .
liciously fragrant. Flowers, buff, yellow and CLEMATIS.
white; very desirable for veranda and trellis work. Price, 25 cents.

Huropean Sweet-Scented (Belgian) Honeysuckle. A fine, hardy grower; flowers, large
and exceedingly sweet. Color, buff, yellow and red; a constant bloomer. The
finest honeysuckle, suitable for trellis or pillar. Price, 25 cents.

Golden—Leaved Honeysuckle. An elegant and very desirable variety of moderate
growth; leaves, beautifully veined and netted with clear yellow, so that the
prevailing color of the foliage is bright yellow. Flowers, yellow and fragrant.
Admirable for pillar and trellis work. Price, 25 cents.

Halliniana Honeysuckle. A new variety lately introduced from Japan, and consid-
ered a great acquisition. It is evergreen, and aconstant bloomer. Flowers,
pure white, changing to yellow; very fragrant. Good for trellis or pillar. 25
cents.

Red Coral Honeysuckle. A hardy, rapid grower, suitable for rock-work, &c.; bright
red, trumpet-shaped flowers. 25 cents.

English Ivy. A splendid evergreen climber, with dark, glossy green leaves; clings
firmly to stone or brick wall, covering it closely with its beautiful foliage; very
desirable. 25 cents.

Variegated—Leaved Ivy. Similar to above, but a smaller growing plant; leaves, varie-
gated with white; best for rock-work and house culture. 295 cents.

Pipe Vine (Aristolochia). Sometimes called Dutchman’s Pipe, from the curious form
of the flowers, resembling an old-fashioned pipe; a strong twining vine with.
large leaves suitable for back porches, screens, &c. 25 cents. ,

Wisteria, Chinese. A hardy, strong-yrowing twining vine of large growth; produc-
ing in mid-summer large clusters of beautiful pale blue, fragrant flowers; much
used for high verandas, balconies, &c. 50 cents.

Wisteria Magnifica. Similar to above, but darker blue flowers; profuse bloomer;
splendid. The Wisterias are recommended for high verandas, porches, balco-
nies, second floor fronts, &c., as the very best plants for the purpose. 50 cents
each; the two for 75 cents.

The above collection of Hardy Climbers, 20 varieties, for $4.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 85

HARDY BULBS AND ROOTS.

WATER LILIES.

Until recently they have been considered wild. It has been found, however, that
they can be grown in any swampy piece of ground, and even in tubs of water sunk
in the ground or on the surface. For ponds, if a soft, muddy bottom, tie the root
close to a stone large enough to sink it, and drop it near the shore, in two or three
feet of water, as the bloom is much better in shallow water. Ifa hard bottom, dig
a small hole, and cover lightly. For tubs, take any strong barrel free from oil, tar,
or salt (molasses barrels are best), saw in two, put in six or eight inches of fine loam
or pond mud, if handy, lay in the roots, being careful to straighten out the small
fibres, and cover two inches deep. Fill the tub with water, and keep full. This is
all the care they need. These tubs should be put in‘a cellar in the winter to keep
from freezing. Fill with water when put away, and they will come out all right in
the spring. In warm climates, where the surface of the water will not freeze more
than an inch or two, they can remain out of doors the year round. On obtaining
the roots, if you are not ready to plant them, put them into a dish of water, and
they will keep several days.

_ Nymphz Odorata is, perhaps, the best of our native Water Lilies. It is usually as
white as snow, but occasionally tinted with pink, and fragrant. Good roots,

50 cents each.
HARDY BULBS.

Astilbe Japonica. 'The Astilbe or Spirze Japonica, is a very pretty, dwarfish plant,
with delicate, feathery trusses of very small flowers that are really elegant, and
exceedingly useful for all ornamental work. It is an excellent house plant, and
one of the best to force for winter flowers.

Astilbe Japonica, (Spire Japonica). White, price, 25 cents.

Aquilegia. 'The Aquilegias grow freely from seed, but a good many would rather
pay a little more and have flowers the first season.

Aquilegia Cerulea, (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Flowers very large, sky blue and

white. Price, 25 cents.
Leptocerus Chrysantha. From Arizona; flowers large, canary yellow.
Price, 25 cents.

Dicentra. Dicentra Spectadilis, sometimes called Bleeding Heart, bears heart-shaped,
deep pink flowers, a dozen or more being borne on a graceful, drooping raceme,
a foot or more in length. Excellent for the garden, and perfectly hardy every-
where. Plants may be taken up and potted in the autumn, for house culture,
for which purpose it is desirable. Price, 25 cents.

Daisy. The Daisy blooms as soon as snow is gone, and plants are usually furnished
in flower very early in the spring, and will receive no check in shipping or
transplanting. Plantin a cool, shady place, if possible. In severe winters they
need a slight protection of straw or leaves.

Double Daisy. White; 15 cents each; $2 per dozen. Red, 15 cents each; doz., $2.

Daisy, Belle of Dubuque. New; flowers pure white. 25 cents each.

Cascade Gem. New; white flowers, large and perfect. 25 cents each.
Queen Victoria. Flower very large, pink. 25 cents each.

86 Cc. E. ALLEN’S

Day Lily. The Funkia, called the Day Lily, isa very superb autumn flower. Plant
has light, broad foliage, prettily veined. Flower stem six or more inches in
length. Flowers are of the purest white, trumpet-shaped. The blue variety
has smaller flowers; stems taller.

Day Lily, White. Price, 25 cents each. Blue, 25 cents each.

Liles, Japan. (See page 17).

Perennial Phlox. The flowers of the Perennial Phlox, when the plants get strong,
are immense bunches of bloom, from the purest white to crimson. Plants will
keep increasing in size, and may be divided at the roots every year or two.
When in flower it is two feet or more in height. Seed does not germinate very
readily, unless sown as soon as fully ripe or before. Perfectly hardy. Twelve
distinct varieties. Price, 20 cents each; $2 per dozen.

Lily of the Valley. Very sweet and graceful; delicately hung; pips, per dozen, 50
cents. Pips for winter-flowering sent any time after December 15th. Those
for out-door planting, at any time after October Ist, and for spring planting,
after April 1st. eon D

Peonies. The Ponies are perfectly hardy, and they will ft
succeed in any ground, unless water lies on the sur-
face or near the roots in winter. They may be
planted in the autumn or spring. In southern coun- SQ4ayar7.
tries the Peony grows well, but the buds often blast ZA
unless grown in partial shade, and liberally supplied Pie
with water. Our engraving shows a plant in flower.

Plants, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. They are
perfectly hardy, but want a dry situation. The colors
are pink, white, rose, salmon, red and purple.

Tree Peony. The Tree Peony bears flowers in form like
the common Peony. but they are light pink or blush
in color, and the plant, instead of dying down to the ground every winter, as
our common herbaceous Peeonies, is a small, hard-wooded shrub, bearing its

branches above the ground during the winter. Price, according to size, from $1 to $2.

Yam. The Chinese Yam is hardy, and make a very
pretty running vine, often called Cinnamon Vine.
The tubers are not very sweet, and may remain in
the ground for several years. Tubers, 25 cents
each.

Yucea. The Yuccas are a striking class of plants,
with long, narrow, strong, sharp-pointed leaves,
with a peculiar tropical aspect. — #lamentosa,
shown in the engraving, is the hardiest, and we
think will endure almost any of our northern
winters. It sends up a strong flower stem in the
middle of the summer, bearing a large spike of
whitish flowers. Price, strong 1 year old roots,
30 cents; strong 2 year ola roots, 50 cents.

Seeds of Yucca, 25 cents per packet.
The above collection of Hardy Bulbs, 16 varie-
ties, by mail, $4.50; by express, $4.

EACH. EACH
Amarvllis, 15 Begonia, Tuberous-rooted, 40
Caladium, fancy, 50 Caladium Esculentum, 25 to 50
Canna, 25 Calla, 25
Dahlia, 25 | Gladiolus, 10
Cyclamen, 25 Tuberose, 10
Tritoma, 25 Gloxinia, : 25 to 40
Maderia Vine, 10 | Oxalis, 10
Smilax, 15 to 25

The entire collection of 15 for $2.25, prepaid by mail; or $2 by express.

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 87

DRY FLOWERS AND GRASSES,

I offer a choice%assortment of Everlasting Flowers, Grasses and Immortelles, of
natural colors or ‘dyed, loose, so that persons ordering may arrange them as their
taste suggests; also made up in Bouquets, Baskets, &e.

LOOSE FLOWERS TO BE MADE UP AT HOME.
French Immortelles. In white, red, blue, yellow, orange, green, purple, rose

and lilac, separate or mixed, original bunch, $0 75
Hverlasting Flowers. In variety in bunches of 25
flowers, 50
Immortelles, Per bunch, mixed or separate, 30
Ornamental Grasses. Natural, great variety; per lb. 1 75
vs Dyed green, blue, yellow, rose,
&e., per lb., 2 50
n° oF Mixed—colored ‘and natural, 2 25
‘ a Natural or dyed, per bunch, 50
Feather Grass. Green, yellow, rose, blue, purple,
white, either separate or mixed; per bunch, 50
Acroclintum. White or rose; per 100, 40
Xeranthemums. Pure white, double; per 100, 25
Gomphrenas. Purple; per 100, 25
Helichrysums. White or mixed colors; per 100, 390
| Helipterum. Golden yellow; per bunch, 30
\' Ammobiums. Pure white; per 100, 20
Ammobiums. Per % lb., 2 50
Pampas Grass. Plume large and fine, each over
two feet .ong; per pair, 85 cts., each, 50
SSS Hrianthus Ravenne. Each, 10
\\ Sea Oats. Per bunch, (12 stems), 52
S\, Hartford Ferns. Per dozen, 20
: Gypsophila panticulata. White; per bunch, 10
<= Rhodanthe. Rose and white; per 100, 25
French Mosses. Dyed green; per lb., $1; bunch, 25

Grass Boquets. 25 and 50 cents; prepaid by mail.

PAMPAS GRASS.

SHEAVES OF GRAIN.

i

o " aly Sheaves of Wheat and Oats are very popular and
i ath Wd Vy y, very pretty ornaments, and are used on almost all oc-
ly Mis y ye casions with flowers, and are particularly adapted for

funerals of aged persons. ‘The grain is selected and
bleached almost white, and makes an exceedingly
handsome ornament. The grain is sold in sheaves,
naturally and artistically made. See engraving.

Sheaves of Wheat or Oats, 2 00
Wheat or Oats. Per lb., $2.50; per, oz., ’ 20

STRAW AND WILLOW BASKETS.

These Baskets are of fine imported Straw and
Willow, suitable for filling with either Everlasting
_ Flowersand Grasses or Fresh Flowers. If Fresh
==. Flowers are used, fill the basket with moist moss be-
= fore placing them i in, if for dry flowers fill with per-
fectly dry moss.

SHEAF OF WHEAT.

88 C. E. ALLEN’S

STRAW BASKETS. EACH.

10 inches in diameter; $1 50
8 ce 6¢ 1 95
oil awd stk - 100
6 ce ce %™
ce ce 50

ge. Several other designs in straw on hand,
eee + prices, 50 cents to $3.

SS Sa WHITE WILLOW. EACH, DOZEN.

= Sete About 144 by 3, inches, fare 75

iGO 0 NIRS “« 216 by 8% 20 1 50

PE HE AAD eer 30 2 50

Fe PS “ 8 by4lg “ 35 3 00

STRAW BASKET. “344 by 5 “ ah9) 4 50

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7 inches long, 40
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81g 4 65
9 ge 70
91g 4 80
10 cs 90

Hair Pin Basket, 3 by 4 inches, oval or square, 30 2 75

BASKETS FILLED WITH EVERLASTING FLOWERS, GRASSES OR CUT FLOWERS.

The most fashionable baskets now used for Mowers are those made of straw and
ornamented with grain. They are of many elegant forms, and their delicate,
graceful and even frail appearance is in keeping with the flowers they contain. Of
most styles there are several sizes. The light Willow Baskets, are always appropri-
ate, pretty and durable. These Baskets we fill tastefully with dried flowers that will
keep their form and color for years, and are almost imperishable if secured from the
Pas Price, filled with Everlasting Flowers and Grasses or Cut Flowers, $1.50 to

d each.

IRON BRACKETS.

No. 1, Single Bracket, 5 inch arm, 5 inch diameter, each, $0 50
No. os ce (a3 7 ce 5 66 (a3 60
No, 4, Brackets for two pots, 5 inch arm, 614 inch diameter, each, 1 50
No. 5, ce cé four (a3 5 ce 614 a3 (a3 9 95

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The rapid sale of this new and beautiful ornament, warrants the subscriber in
offering it to the public with the full confidence that it will take the place of every
other description of bracket used for similar purposes.

It is easily and quickly attached (and may be applied by any lady) to the wall or
corner of the room, or to any window or door moulding, and in many places where
no other bracket can be used. It is arranged to swing horizontally, or can be made
to remain stationary if desired. -

It is adapted to support flower pots, vases, statuettes, ornaments, lamps, or for
any purpose to which any bracket can be applied, and without injury to the wall or
moulding.

By reference to the following prices, it will be seen that it is placed
. within the reach of all.

BY EXPRESS. BY MAIL,
No. 1, 4 inch diameter, 15 cts. each, $1 50 per doz. 20 cts. each, $2 00 per doz.
Nous, 5‘ as 20 7 2 25 os 2 50 -
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A LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE FROM THE ABOVE PRICES.

Address all orders to Cuk. ALLEN,
Seedsman and Florist, BRATTLEBORO, VT.

90

Cc.

E. ALLEN’S

Books for Farmers, Horticulturists and Others.

In response to inquiries made for books treating on various subjects of interest, I
publish the following list of works, any one of which will be sent, post-paid, to any
address in the United States or Jerritories, on receipt of the price:

Farm and Garden.

Allen’s New American Farm Book, $2 00

Baltet’s Grafting and Budding,
Barry’s Fruit Garden,
Brill’s Farm-Gardening.
Growing,
Broom-Corn and Brooms}; paper,
50 cents; cloth,
Buist’s Family Kitchen-Gardener,
Gregory on Cabbages,
Gregory on Carrots and Mangold
“Ww urtzels,
Gregory on Onion Raising,
Gregory on Squashes,
Hand-book of the Grasses of Great
Britain and America,
Henderson’ s Gar dening for Profit,
Ze Pleasure,
By experienced cul-

Seed-

Hop Culture.
tivators,
Johnson’s How Crops Feed,
Johnson’s How Crops Grow,
Onions—how to raise them profitably
Potato Culture. (Prize Essay),
Quinn’s Money in the Garden,

Riley’s Potato Pests; paper, 950
cents; cloth,
Roe’ s Play and Profit i in my Garden,

Stewart’s Irrigation for the Farm,
. Garden and Orchard,
Tim Bunker Papers, or Yankee
Farming,
Tobacco Culture. By fourteen ex-
perienced cultivators,
Todd’s Young Farmer’s
3 volumes,
White’s Gardening for the South,

Fruits and Flowers.
American Rose Culturist,
American Weeds and Usefui Plants
Breck’s New Book of Flowers,
Buchanan’s Culture of the Grape

and Wine-Making,
Buel’s Cider Maker’s Manual,
Buist’s Flower Garden Directory,
Bulbs. Rand. 8vo., 375 pages,
Chorlton’s Grape-Grower’s Guide,
Cole’s American Fruit Book,
Culver’s Fruit-Preserver’s Manual,
Downing’s Fruits and Fruit Trees
of America. New edition,
Eastwood on Cranberry,
Every Woman her own Flower Gar-
dener; paper, 50 cts.; cloth,
Field’s Pear Culture,

Manual;

1 75
2 59

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Fruits and Flowers, Cont'd.

Flowers for the parlor and garden, $2_ 2
15

Fuller’s Grape Culturist,

Fuller’s Il. Strawberry Culturist,

Fuller’s Small Fruit Culturist,

Fulton’s Peach Culture,

Garden Flowers. Rand,

Henderson’s Practical Floriculture,

Jobhnson’s Winter Greeneries at
Home,

Orchids. Rand,

Parsons on the Rose,

Popular Flowers and how to culti-
vate them. Rand. 230 pages,

Quinn's Pear Culture for Profit,

Rhododendrons. Rand; 8vo., 200 p,

River’s Miniature Fruit Garden,

Robinson’s Ferns in their homes
and ours,

The Language of Flowers,

The Window Gardener.

Window Gardening,

Rand,

Horses.

Dadd’s Modern Horse Doctor, 12mo

Dadd’s American Reformed Horse
Book,

Dwyer’s Horse Book,

Frank Forester’s Horse of America,
8vo., 2 volumes,

Herbert’s Hints to Horse-Keepers,

Jennings Horse Training Made Easy

Jennings on the Horse and his Dis-
eases,

Poaltce

Corbett’s Poultry Yard and Market,
paper, 50 cents; cloth,

Felch’s Amateur Manual of Poultry

Geyelin’s Poultry-Breeding,

Lewis’ Practical Poultry Book,

Saunder’s Domestic Poultry; paper,
40 cents; cloth,

Stoddard’s An Egg Farm; paper,
50 cents; cloth.

Wright’s Practical Poultry Keeper,

Cattle, Sheep and Swine.

Food from the Far West. Just pub-
lished,

Guenon on Milch Cows,

Harris on the Pig,

Quincy (Hon. J osiah) on Soiling
Cattle,

Randall’s Fine Wool Sheep Hus-
bandry,

Randall’s Praptiesl Shepherd,

20
1 50

PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE. 91

Cattle, Sheep and Swine Coni’d. Miscellaneous.
Randall’s Sheep Husbandry, $1 50 | Bommer’s Methods of Making Ma-
Stewart’s Shepherd’s Manual, 1 50 nures, 25
Youatt and Martin on Cattle, 1 50 | Harris Insects Injurious to Vegeta-
Youatt and Martin on the Hog, 1 00 tion; plain, 4 00
Youatt on Sheep, 1 00 | Harris Insects Injurious to Vegeta-
: tion; colored engravings, 6 50
Field Sports. Household Elegancies, 1 50
American Bird Fancier, 30 | How to Destroy Insects on Plants
Mele Cover and Trap Shooting, and Flowers, 30
ogardus, 2 00 .
Fishing Tourist. Hallock, 2 00 Architecture and Landscape Gar-=
Frank Forester’s American Game dening.
in its Season, 1 50 | Atwood’s Country and Suburban
Frank Forester’s Field Sports, 4 00 ’ Houses, 1 50
Frank Forester’s Fish and Fishing, 2 50 | Downing’s Landscape Gardening. 6 50
Hand Book for Riflemen, 50 | Woodard’s Cottages and Farm
How to Hunt and Trap. Batty, 1 50 Houses, 1 00
Shooting, Boating and Fishing, 1 00 | Woodard’s Graperies and Horticul-
Shooting on the Wing, 75 tural Buildings, 1 00
Woodard’s Suburban and Country
Houses, 1 00

HOW TO DESTROY INSECTS ON PLANTS AND
FLOWERS.

This is a valuable little book, teaching how to overcome and

destroy Insects on Plants, both out-doors and in-doors. It tells

how to fertilize and stimulate plants, the experiences of cultiva-
tors in keeping their plants healthy. Among the topics are these:
‘‘Red Spider,” “Aphis,” ‘*‘Green Fly,” ‘‘ Worms in™~Pots,”’
‘“Rose Slugs,” ‘‘ Rose Bugs,” ‘‘ Snails,” ‘‘ Caterpillars,” “Ants,”
and all ‘‘ House Bugs;” ‘‘ How to Destroy Insects on Fruit Trees
and Vegetables,” &c., &c. A new work just out. Price, 30
cents each, 100 pages, post-paid by mail.

WINDOW GARDENING.—To all those wishing a manual of instruction as to
the best management of house plants, we can cordially recommend H. T. Williams’

work, entitled ‘‘ Window Gardening.” It contains 300 pages, with 250 beautiful
engravings. Several chapters are devoted to Hanging Baskets, Climbing Vines,
etc., and directions are given in regard to Vases, Aquariums, Flower Stands, Soil,
Air, Temperature, etc. The handsomest volume on the subject we know of. We
will send a copy, postage paid, on receipt of $1.50.

92 Cc. E. ALLEN’S

Garden and Po

Are made of Black Walnut and Chestnut, handsomely sfinished, open and close
freely, and may be adjusted to fit different windows, pots, shelves, or flower stands,
With the aid of this a window can be made pleasing and beautiful.

No. 15

No. 24

No. 18 Nos. 12 and 16

Fig. 12—Adjustable Flower Pot Cover. 4, 5, 6, 7 in. high; 15, 20, 25, 30 cts. each.
Fig. 23—Black Walnut Hanging Basket. 4, 5, 6, 7in. high; 40, 45, 50, 55 cts. each.
Fig. 11—6 in. high; $1.75 each.

Fig. 13—6 in. wide, 7 ft. long; 40 cts. each.

Fig. 18—13, 16, 19 in. diameter; 20, 25, 50 cts. each.

Fig. 20—30, 36 in. high; 50. 60 cts. each.

Fig. 16—18, 24, 30 in. high; 20, 25, 30 cts. each.

Fig. 21—18, 26 in. high; 30, 40 cts. each.

Fig. 24—21, 27 in. high; 40, 50 cts. each.

Fig. 19—16, 21, 27 in high; 20, 25, 30 cts. each.

Fig. 17—Extension Pot Trellis. 15, 25, 35 in. high; 15, 20, 25 cts. each.

Fig. 22—18, 24, 30 in. high; 25, 30, 35 cts. each.

Fig. 16—18, 24, 30 in. high; 20, 25, 30 cts. each.

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and practice to accomplish in the usual way.

THE ART OF DRAWING PORTRAITS
from small photographs to life size is so mechanical and easy, every outline and
shade in the copy being clearly delineated by the instrument, that a successful
knowledge may be acquired by a single trial. Artists, Teachers, Ornamental Paint-
ers, Marble Workers, Engravers and Architects will find this labor-saving apparatus
invaluable in their business.

Photographs, Music, Engravings, Ornamental Designs, Monograms, Maps, Fancy Letters, &

May be enlarged to any size or made the same size as copy, with absolute accuracy
without measurement.

To the ladies it is especialy adapted for stamping Embroidery, Braiding and
Fancy Patterns on cloth, etc. Also Bracket Patterns and Patterns for every de-
scription of Scroll Sawing may be readily copied or enlarged to any required size by
the use of this convenient little instrument.

It is recommended by teachers as an excellent means of familiarizing children
with form and proportion, and greatly assisting them in acquiring a knowledge of
the rudiments of drawing by sight from original objects.

The principle of this absorbing art is shown in the above engraving.

PRICE, 30 CENTS EACH, PREPAID, BY MAIL.
Address all orders to C. EB. ALLEN, Brattleboro, Vt.

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Advertisements, 93 to 96 Fruit and Ornamental Trees, 79 Palm.
Avutilon, 1 Florists Requisites, ¢ Passiflora,
Agave, 1 Gloxinias, Pilea—Artillery Plant,
Alternanthera, 2 Geranium—Donuble Zonale, Petunias—Single,
Ageratum, 2 Geranium—New and Rare Petunias—Double,
Antirrhinum, 2 Sorts.e See Novelties. Peonias,
Achyranthes, 1 Geranium—Single Zonale, Pelargonium,
Atomizer, 79 Cte Thought, Phlox,
Bouvardias, 2 Geranium—Golden Bronze, Primrese—Double,
Bulbs, Tender. 86 Geranium—Silver Leaf, | Primrose—Single,
at Begonias, 2 | Geranium—New Zonale, { Peperomia,
Begonia Rex, 3 : Distinction, Quantity of Seed required
3 Begonia, tuberous rooted, 3 Geranium—Golden Vari- to sow an acre,
ia Book List, 90 egated, Quantity of Seed required
a - Bulbs and Roots, 85 Geranium -Sweet Scented, ; for given number plants,
. Camellia, 4 Geranium—lyvy Leaved, Richardia Alba,
4 Centaurea, 4 Gladiolus, Roses—Hybrid Perpetual,
S Calceolaria, 4 Hints to Customers, Roses—Everblooming,
Cineraria Maritima, 4 Hydrangea, Roses—Climbing,
; Carnation, 3 Heliotrope, j Roses—Moss,
J Cyclamen, 5 | Iron Brackets; Salvia,
4 Coleus, 5 | Improved Pantograph, Sedums,
7 Chrysanthemums, 5 Insect Exterminator, 5 Séed for the Greenhouse,
, Cobeea, 5) Ivy—German, Seed—Flower,
Calla, 5 lvy—New German. See Seed—Vegetable,
; Climbing Vines, Hardy, 83 Novelties. Seed—Collections,
Caladium, 6 | dJessamine—Cape. | ~ 28 |. Seed Drill,
Croton, 6 | Jasminum Grandifioram, 27 | Shrubs, Hardy Ornamental,
Canna, 6 | Lilies—Japan, ; 17} Small Fruits,
Cigar Plant, ’ 6 | Lilies of the Valley, 18 | Straw and Willow Baskets,
Dahlia, 6 | Lilies—Day, 19 } ‘Trellises, “=:
Daphnia. 6 Lantana, 19 | .Tropzolum,
Daisy, : 6 | Lobelia, 19 | Tuberose; 2
Denison’s Bracket Stand, © 89 | Maderia Vine, 19 | Tuberose—New double Pearl
Dracena, 7 | Myrsiphillum Asparagoi- Vincas,
Dry Flowers.and Grasses, 87 es—Smilax, ~ 18 | Veronicas,
Echeverias, 7 | Mahernia,+ 23 | Valotta Purpurea,
Eupatorium, 7 | Nierembergia, - 28 Verbena,
Euonymus, 7.| Novelties, — - Ito XII | Verbena—Lemon,
Feverfew, 8 | Oxalis, , - 19 | Vegetable Plants,
Feyerfew, Golden, 8 | Ornamental Grasses, 50 | Variegated Ice Plant,
Fuchsia, 7 |} Plants by Mail, 78 | Vinca.
Ferns, ° 8 Pansy, jg | Wax Plant,

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