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NEWS JERSE
ADVICE AND TERMS.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING.
Payments z7variably in advance. Goods are sent C. O. D. only when 25 per cent. of the amount is
sent with order, with return charges added. Remit by Postal Money Order on Little Silver, N. J.,
Registered Letter, Draft or Express Money Order. Always enclose remittance in same letter with
order. Address all letters J. T. Lovett, LITTLE S1_verR, N. J. Telegraph Office at Jittle Silver, N. J.
Also Telephone connections. ;
Prices of this Catalogue abrogate previous quotations and are for the Spring of 1904 only. The
prices quoted are for the quantities specified, but six, fifty and five hundred of a variety will be supplied
at dozen, hundred and thousand rates respectively. With apples, pears, peaches and other Fruit TREEs,
jifly in assorted varieties of a first class may be ordered at hundred rates; but hundred lots of straw-
berries, raspberries and other Small Fruits cannot be made up at hundred rates, of less than fifty of a
variety, and thousand lots cannot be made up at thousand rates, of less than five hundred of a variety.
How to Order.—Order early. Small favors thankfully received always, but I cannot undertake to fill
an order of less amount than one dollar, as the cost of recording and. filling it would exceed the amount
received. Please use Order Sheet, and be sure to write your name and address plainly—give Post Office,
County and State—and do this every time you write to me; and be particular to say always how the
goods are to be sent—whether by mail, express or freight. State plainly to what point goods are to be
sent. Keep a correct copy of the order and check off the Trees, Plants, etc., when they arrive. Persons
sometimes forget what they order and make unjust complaint. Ladies will oblige me by prefixing their
names with “‘Miss’’ or “ Mrs.,’’ as the case may be. I will do my utmost to comply with the wishes of
patrons to pack additions to an order, or subsequent orders in. one package, or to make reasonable
changes in orders, but I cannot promise to do so. During the rush of the shipping season, when many
orders are received and dispatched in a day, it would, in some cases, be almost impossible to comply.
No change or countermand of an order can be considered as final without my written consent.
Shipping.—I deliver all ‘goods to forwarders here without charge, after which my control ceases,
consequently my responsibility also. I particularly caution patrons against ordering Strawberry and
Herbaceous Plants shipped by freight; they should always go by express, or in small lots by mail.
Transportation charges on all goods shipped by freight or express are to be paid by the purchaser.
Nursery stock shipped west of the Mississippi by freight has to be prepaid, and consequently orders for
stock to such points by freight must be accompanied by a remittance to cover freight charges, in addition
soo price.of stock ordered; the surplus, if any, will of course be promptly returned to the party
ordering.
Mailing.—I send plants by mail postpaid, if requested, wherever so noted in connection with a price.
Whenever the price does not include postage, the rate of postage is given on all mailable articles, under
each heading. Where nothing is said as to postage, the goods are unmailable, as in the case of Trees,
etc. When plants are to be sent by mail, it must be so stated in the order and the amount for postage
called for included in the remittance. Please remember that the rate of postage to Canada on Plants is
double that of the United States; hence in ordering goods by mail, Canadian customers will please remit
double the amount of postage asked for. Nothing by mail at thousand rates.
Packing is executed with the utmost care. Special pains are taken to pack lightly; thereby reducing
the expense of transportation to a minimum. All goods at prices quoted are packed free. Everything
is labelled.
Substitution.—It is my custom, should the supply of a variety be exhausted (which will occasionally
occur in all establishments), to substitute in its stead a similar sort or give the value of another grade of
the variety named. When it is desired that I shall not do this, it must be so stated in the order. To
simply affix the words ‘‘ No substitution’ is all that is necessary.
Claims, if any, must be made upon receipt of goods, when they will be carefully and cheerfully
examined and, if just, all made satisfactory. Claims made after fifteen days from receipt of goods will
not be entertained. I send out only good stock in good condition, carefully packed in all cases; but
success or failure depends in so large a degree upon the care and management after received, that I do
not, decause I cannot, undertake to guarantee stock to live.
Guarantee.—I warrant my stock true to name, with the explicit understanding that should any not
prove so I will return the money paid or replace it with other stock, but I am not liable for damage
beyond this. A sure indication of the purity of my stock is the fact that customers of former years con-
tinue to deal with me.
Special Low Express Rates.—Please note that the Express Companies now carry Trees and Plants
at a special rate of 20 per cent. less than the regular merchandise rate of 100 pounds, and figure e\en
small lots at this reduced 100-pound rate, the minimum charge, however, being 35 cents on each ship
ment. This should be an inducement for patrons to order their plants sent by express.
gpes- Should you receive two copies of this Catalogue please hand one to a neighbor who is
interested in fruit culture.
Monmouth Nursery (Telephone 2-A), J A LOVE.
January, 1904. LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY.
A
a For the
Spring
of 1904.
Again it becomes my privilege to proffer sincere and profound
thanks to my many patrons of 1903 and previous years for the con-
fidence placed in me by them. It is with joy I announce a number of
good things for the coming Spring (both fruits and flowers), which surpass
any which have preceded them.. I refer especially to the Morning Star
Strawberry, Alpha Raspberry, Missing Link Apple, Rossney Pear, Japan-
ese Golden Pium, Hypericum Van Fleeti and Platycodon Leitchlinii; all of which
will be found illustrated and described in the following pages.
Since the appearance of the last number of my catalogue, I have added to my
Small Fruit Farm and Nursery, known as ‘“‘ Clover Hill Farm,” an adjoining farm of over eighty acres,
thus increasing the growing facilities of this Department to two hundred acres. During the same time,
I have bought for the Hardy Herbaceous Plant Department a farm at Little Silver, which I shall devote
to this Department exclusively, and upon which I now have growing upwards of a half million plants
in addition to my former large and complete stock of them.
NEW JERSEY STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Office of the State Entomologist.
No. 58-1903. ; : :
NEw BRUNSWICK, N. J., November 9, 1903.
This is to certify, That I have this 2d day of November 1903, inspected the
general nursery stock growing on the Monmouth Nurseries, J. T. Lovett, Pro-
prietor, at Little Silver, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and have found the
same apparently free from San Jose Scale and other dangerously injurious insect
pests ; also that the examined stock seemed healthy.
I Further Certify, That the nursery has a properly constructed house for fumi-
gating with hydrocyanic acid gas, upon which I have marked the quantity of cyan-
ide of potassium required for an effective charge.
This certificate expires June I, 1904, and covers only stock actually on the
nurseries when examined.
JOHN B. SMITH, State Entomologist.
PLANTS AND BULBS. /
FOR SUMMER BLOOM AND LAWN DECORATION.
Such as Roses, Geraniums, Cannas, Dahlias, Hydrangeas, Palms, Ferns, Gladiolus, Lilies, etc. All of
these I grow in great quantities and have thirteen large Greenhouses filled with them. My Spring
Catalogue, giving illustrations, descriptions and prices of a most complete assortment, will be ready in
April. It will be mailed without application to all patrons of the past two years and to all others who
ask for it. [tis sent free of charge, and is well worth having.
J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J.
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Strawberries give the great-
est yield and the largest berries
when grown in rich soil; hence
no pains should be spared in
preparing the bed carefully be-
fore planting by digging, or
ploughing deeply and turning a
liberal coating of well-rotted
stable manure. Harrow or rake
down finely, and if at this time
a top-dressing of ground bone
can be applied, it will be found
a great benefit at fruiting time.
Select a location where the soil
Digging Strawberries at Monmouth Nursery. is moist and deep, if possible—
moist and yet where water does
not stand near or upon the surface. In such a soil, well enriched, the
strawberry delights and gives marvelous results. It will, however, succeed
upon almost any soil if well manured. Strawberries do not succeed when
planted beneath trees; hence in selecting a location for them be careful and
avoid places that are shaded bytrees. Before planting, the roots of the
plants should be shortened about one-third, which will cause them to
quickly emit a profusion of new fibers. The pruning should be done by
holding a bunch of plants in one hand and with a sharp knife in the other
trim off the roots as shown in the accompanying illustration. All straw-
berry plants sent out by me aretied in bunches with roots straightened in
one direction, that they may be well packed in shipment and easily handled
when received. In planting, expose the plants as little as possible to the
wind or sun. Do not plant very deep, but be sure and press the soil firmly about the roots. Should
the weather be warm, shade valuable plants for a few days with a handful of coarse litter, etc., over each
plant. For hill culture in the family garden set the rows 2 feet apart and the plants 15 inches apart °
in the rows, cutting off all runners as they appear. For field culture. where they are to be worked by
horse and cultivator and permitted to form matted rows, plant in rows 3 feet apart with the plants 1 foot
apart in the rows, requiring 14,520 plants per acre.
The after culture consists in keeping the soil mellow and free from weeds by frequent hoeing or cul-
tivation. At the approach of Winter (as soon as the ground is frozen sufficient to support the weight of
a horse and cart) cover the entire bed with salt hay or loose light material. Light strawy manure is
excellent for this purpose, as the soluble portion leaches into the soil and affords nourishment to the
plants while the fibrous portion remains upon the surface as a mulch. Evergreen branches are very useful
for securing the covering in place, and are in themselves a protection. When the plants start in Spring,
rake the mulch from off the plants sufficiently to permit them to push through it, and leave it on the sur-
face about the plants to protect the fruit and keep it clean and also keep the soil moist and cool. An
application of unleached wood ashes or muriate of potash along the rows very early in the Spring, just
before a rain-fall, will be found to increase the size, beauty and flavor of the berries.
The blossoms of all strawberries in cultivation are either hermaphrodite (perfect) or pistillate
(imperfect), and the varieties named in this pamphlet are perfect except those marked with the letter P,
which are pistillate. The pistillate flowers differ from the hermaphrodite or perfect ones in being desti-
tute of stamens, or nearly so, and unable, therefore, to properly fructify themselves. It is consequently
essential, when pistillate varieties are grown, that a perfect flowered variety be planted near them in
order to properly pollenize their blossoms, in the proportion of one row of perfect flowered plants to
about every four or five rows of pistillate ones. When thus properly fertilized the pistillate varieties
are often the most productive, and there is really no good reason for the prejudice with which some
growers regard them. If but one variety be grown, however, it is, of course, essential that it be a per-
fect flowered sort and nota pistillate. It is best always to plant at least three varieties—early, medium,
and late, to expand the season of fruiting to its full limits.
A SEVERE TEST OF VITALITY AND MERIT.
ST. TAMMANY Co., LA , Oct. 3, 1903. strawberry plant never stops growing until it is done bearing,
The strawberry plants I ordered received in fine condition. and then it dies and is of no account whatever.
If they don’t do something it will not be in the plants, for they My plants perform the same work in a year that they took
were surely fine. I have them set out, and they don't look as four to do inthe North. Now I would like to know why it is
thongh they had ever been moved. that the plants I get of you do better in every way than those
Now, here is another thing that happens in this section; a I get elsewhere. L. L. THomas,
we ‘J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 3
MORNING STAR STRAWBERRY.
See illustration first page of cover.
Reduced one-half natural size.
At last we have in the Morning Star what has so long been wanted: a very early variety, producing
in great abundance, very large and beautiful Strawberries of the highest quality. \t is the result of a
life’s work by a strawberry specialist, a man who is now over sixty years old and who has produced
thousands and tens of thousands of seedlings—in fact, has originated more varieties of the Strawberry
that have stood the test of time in the hands of growers than any other man now living or before him;
and with all his experience and study, and after performing such a vast amount of special work upon
the Strawberry, pronounces Morning Star the best and most valuable v ariety he has produced and better
and more valuable than any other strawberry in cultivation.
In addition to being ten days earlier than any other variety producing large berries, the Morning Star
is of the very largest size (the berries shown above are reduced to one-half size); rich beautiful crimson
color, of the very highest quality and firm texture. The plant is a superb grower, with large, dark green,
healthy foliage, and wonderfully prolific. The blossom is perfect.
Having introduced the Gandy Strawberry in 1888, which has proved to be such a valuable late
variety, I have the faith to believe and good reasons for believing Morning Star is equally desirable and
valuable as an early sort. It has been tested over a wide range of territory, including Florida, Illinois,
Ohio and New York, and in every trial it has proved to be just as fine and just as valuable as inits home
in Virginia— creating intense enthusiasm wherever it has been fruited.
Price, dozen, $1.00; 100, $6.00.
COMMONWEALTH.
A most valuable, very late Strawberry and a fit companion for Morning Star. It was produced by
Mr. Wm. H. Monroe, of Massachusetts, who describes it in the following words: ‘‘ Commonwealth is
the outcome of a desire and an effort to produce a berry which would perceptibly lengthen the straw-
berry season. In the Commonwealth we have a berry that is as large as the largest, as productive as
any of the largest, as fine flavored, as solid and as dark colored as any. It is smooth (similar to the
Jucunda in shape) and very juicy. It has a strong staminate blossom. It is /a¢fe. On the 17th day of
July, 1902, as good berries were picked as during its season; Marshall, Glen Mary and McKinley, side
by side with it, being gone. The last berries were picked July 22d. The plant isa ‘good, strong grower,
not so rank as the Marshall; hardy, shows no signs of rust, a‘ fair plant maker, setting its ‘plants at
medium distance from the parent. The Massacnusetts HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, alw ays ready to
recognize especial merit, awarded the Commonwealth First Prize in competition, July 5, 1902, and
July 11, 1903.” This variety is highly endorsed by experts residing near Boston, who have seen it in
bearing and have watched its growth. At Monmouth it is a splendid | ye ing plant, and I believe it to
be a most valuable introduction. Dozen, $1.25; 100, $8.00.
LOUIS HUBACH (P).
Remarkable, especially for its ability to with-
stand drought. It originated in Arkansas, is a
seedling of Warfield crossed with Lady Thomp-
son, and is a wonderful berry as regards vigur and
productiveness. The berry is large in size, very
dark red, rather irregular in shape, but very firm
and hard for shipping. In productiveness there are
few that can equal it. For Southern locations and
on hot soil itis perhaps without an equal. Ripens
early, only a few. days later than Michel’s Early,
and is very much better in every way.’ The illus-
tration is of a single cluster, very greatly reduced.
Doz , 50 cents ; 100, $2.50.
OOM PAUL.
One of the /argest strawberries. The berries
are roundish-conical in shape, of a glossy bright
crimson, firm and of superb quality. Zf7s so large
six berries of it have been known to fill a quart,
and it never runs small at the last pickings. The
plant is large and robust, dark green, clean foliage;
and exceedingly prolific for such a large berry.
Very promising. Doz., 50c., 100, $1.50; 1,000, $8.00.
LOVEE, Eitri
SILVER, N. J.
PRESIDENT (P).
Of direct descent from
the old popular Crescent
crossed by Nick Ohmer,
its parentage alone
would be convincing of
merit, but experience in
fruiting and plant grow-
ing shows it to be of the
very first class in size,
quality, firmness, color
and _ productiveness.
Such testimony is not
confined to a few
sources, but on the
contrary a host of unso-
licited testimonials from
such men as the editor
Ole menu ura. WeEw
Yorker and Prof. A. T.
Jordan, of the New Jer-
sey Experiment Station,
bear full witness of its
great value. In size it
averages larger than
Nick Ohmer, Gladstone, Sharpless and _ berries
of that class, and is very uniform and perfect in
shape and size, globular without gnarly tips, solid
firm flesh, of a deep rich crimson, very handsome
and effective. The President is bound to take
rank as a leading market berry, and those who
plant it now will reap a bountiful harvest. The
plant itself is all that can be desired, being a
strong grower with abundant dark green, thick,
leathery foliage ; fruit stalks very stout. For a
fancy market there is nothing to excel it. In Phila-
delphia and Trenton markets the past season, when
the general run of berries was both cheap and
plentiful, it was impossible to supply the demand
for President strawberries at 20 cents per quart
wholesale. It ripens from early to midseason.
The berries shown in the iilustration are from a
photograph.” Their size may be judged from the
fact they were placed in a dinner plate, as shown.
Doz., 50 cents ; 100, $2.00 ; 1000, $15.00.
EARLY HATHAWAY.
Originated with the same growers as the Louis
Hubach, but an entirely different style of berry.
This is a large berry, ripening very early, and one
that will bring a high price in any market where
fancy berries are in demand. It is said by its
introducers to be larger and firmer than Gandy
and very much more productive. Exceptionally
firm, of extra good quality, bright in color, very
attractive and sure to sell onsight. The plantis a
seedling of the Wilson crossed with Hoffman, and
fully bears out the promise given by its parentage.
Ripens with or before Michel’s Early. Doz., 50
cents ; 100, $3.00.
MRS. MARK HANNA.
Truly gigantic in size; a perfect marvel among
strawberries. For such a large berry it is wonder-
fully prolific, being in fact a tremendous yielder.
The plants are strong and vigorous in habit, with
an adundance of healthy foliage. Berries very
large, of fine bright red color, firm and very fine
in quality. It is a variety sure to please, both in
quality, size and yield. The above will give some
idea of this very fine strawberry, but one must fruit
it to know it. Doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00.
J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.
Or
GENERAL LIST OF STRAWBERRIES.
August Luther.—The earliest strawberry to ripen
that is worth growing, except Morning Star. It is
as large as Excelsior, ripens earlier, is more pro-
ductive, attractive, and better in quality by far. It
is, in fact, of excellent quality, while Excelsior is
very acid. It is really a good-sized berry and the
plant is of vigorous growth and fairly productive.
It should not, however, be compared to the Wm.
Belt, Marshall or other of our fine midseason
varieties in size and beauty, but it is so early that
it is nearly gone when they ripen. It is valuable
by reason of its extreme earliness; as its fruit is
very much better than none at all. Doz., 25c.;
100, 50c.; 1000, $3.00.
Brandywine.—A superb variety, of general adapt-
ability and one of the most popular. The berries
are large, roundish-conical, regular, bright glossy
crimson, firm and of good flavor. Plant a fine
grower, vigorous and productive. For best results
it should be grown on strong, rich soil, asis the case
with all large berries. Midseason. Doz., 25c.; 100,
50c.; 1000, $3.00.
Dornan or Uncle Jim.—In its ability to endure
drought this is the most remarkable strawberry
I have ever grown.
During the season just passed
we were without rain for eight weeks, the drought
ending the Jast of June—at the close of the
strawberry season—and although all other varie-
ties of the strawberry were burned and parched
very badly the Dornan remained as fresh and
green as a field of clover. It yields berries of
large size in great numbers, but they are not very
attractive in appearance (being inclined to color on
the upper side only) and the quality is not high. It
ripens in midseason and is a most reliable variety,
yielding bountifully of large berries under adverse
conditions and careless culture, but it is not a variety
of the highest quality and is of greater value for
the market than the home garden. Doz., 25c.; 100,
50c.; 1000, $3.50.
Excelsior.—One of the best extra early varieties
for market. The berries are larger than those of
any other very early sort, except Morning Star and
August Luther, firm, highly colored, but of acid
flavor. A cross between the old Wilson’s Albany
and Hoffman, it partakes of the character of each,
with a plant that is more vigorous and healthy than
either. It is very productive and succeeds overa
large area of country. A splendid shipper and
keeper and decidedly profitable. Should be largely
planted wherever early berries are wanted for
market. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.00.
Fairfield.—A chance seedling from the southern
part of New Jer-
sey, where, byits
good _ behavior
and merit, it has
made a_= great ns
reputation. The KWON
gentleman who #Mywyy's Miu ni we
found it, himself fW LW fp , ie)
an extensive [AiVAI®
strawberry
grower of wide
experience and
sound judgment,
in speaking of it
says: ‘“‘I have
grown this berry
for several years,
starting with one
plant only, and
have never seen
any berry nearly its size for earliness, large size,
productiveness, color, quality and firmness. Out
of about fifteen kinds, covering twenty acres,
this was far ahead of any other as a money-maker.
Comparison of prices with other varieties cannot
well be made, as Fairfield was all done except the
very last picking when the others begin to pick. It
has very strong foliage and has never shown any
sign of rust; has a large, perfect blossom. It has
been grown on light and heavy soil and does well
oneither. It roots very deeply, and withstands dry
weather better than other kinds. This property
enables it also to bring a large crop of fruit
to perfection, holding the size up well to the last
picking. I believe the berry will average twice
as large and double the quarts of Michel’s Early,
aside from being three to five days earlier.’’ The
Fairfield is such a fine grower and the testimony of
twelve market growers, which I hold, is sostrong—
a jury with an unanimous verdict—that I am con-
vinced that itis of great value. I shall prove my
faith by my work, by planting several acres of it for
fruiting the coming Spring, and advise others to do
likewise. The facts that it has such a fine plant
(never showing any rust), is very prolific, and the
fruit large, handsome and firm, speak volumes in
favor of this very early variety. Doz., 25c.; 100,
50c.; 1000, $3.50.
Gladstone.—Has all the merits of the popular
Sharpless—great size, handsome appearance and
mild, rich flavor—and with added productiveness.
It originated with the gentleman who introduced
Sharpless; is similar in growth of plant and ripens
at the same time—in midseason—and may justly
be termed an ‘‘Improved Sharpless;’’ being more
vigorous and healthy in growth of plant and de-
Soe more prolific. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000,
.00,
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Gandy.—Introduced by me in 1888 and now
more largely grown by far than any other variety—
in fact there were, no doubt, more quarts of berries
of this variety
marketed in
the United
States during
the past few
years than of
all other vari-
etics=Oigmunie
strawberry
put together.
It ripens late
to very late—
none later ex-
cept the Les-
ter Lovettand
Common-
wealth: ~The
berries are
large to very
large, bluntly
‘conical, of the
<<firmest text-
~ure and bright
flame color—which color they retain until they
decay; but in flavor it is rather acid and not of the
highest quality. It is very nearly perfect in vigor
and growth of plant, yet it is but a moderately
productive variety, except under high culture and
upon very moist land. It originated in a meadow
in South Jersey, and its peculiarities in habit are
its preference for very moist land and the fact that
it usually yields more bountifully the second than
the first year, if kept over, with good culture.
Owing to its firmness it is of special value as a
market berry and for canning. Doz., 25c.; 100,
50c.; 1000, $3.00.
Lester Lovett.—The latest of the late—the last
to ripen. It is also amammoth berry both in plant
and fruit and is as beautiful and good as it is large
and late. It is, however, a variety which requires
high culture for best results. The berries are
heart-shaped, exceptionally uniform in size and
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and of sprightly flavor. I am receiving reports
from all parts of the country, from Maine to Cali-
fornia, lauding it in extravagant terms. It is so
fine in every way as to render it a most valuable
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variety did it ripen in midseason; but when it is
remembered that it ripens after all others are gone,
thus extending the season of strawberries from ten
days to two weeks, its great value is apparent. No
collection is complete without it, and if but two
sorts were planted, the Lester Lovett should be
one of the sorts selected, unless the soil should be
very light, thin or sandy. Doz., 25c.; 100, 60c.;
1000, $4.00.
Lovett.—The lazy man’s berry. It ripens in
midseason; is not of the largest size and is rather
acid in flavor, but for quarts, quarts, quarts, it is
the variety to plant. It yields heavily upon all
kinds of soil and under all kinds of culture, or even
no culture atall. It is, however, a pretty berry, and
very firm, remaining bright and attractive longer
after being gathered than almost any other sort.
Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.00.
McKinley.—The most luscious and delicious in
flavor of any variety in cultivation; as sweet and
highly flavored as the wild strawberry. It is of
very large size, handsome appearance, though it is
not very firm, and the plantis a most robust grower,
healthy and prolific. The only strawberry I have
ever grown producing berries of superior richness
and high flavor in profusion. I would not com-
mend it especially to the commercial grower, on
account ofits lack of firmness, but I cannot praise
it too highly for those who wish fruit for their own
tables. It repays one well to give it liberal culture,
but it is such a strong grower it succeeds under
ordinary treatment and yields a satisfactory crop.
Ripens in midseason. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000,
$3.50.
Marshall (Henry).—A large and beautiful berry,
of high quality, but one that is decidedly unpro-
ductive, except under high culture ; and even then
it produces only a moderate yield. The berries are
so large, beautiful, firm and luscious it well repays
in its good properties what it lacks in yield, if one
has good loamy soil and is seeking for fine berries
rather than a large crop. Planta vigorous and
healthy grower. Ripens inmidseason. Doz., 25c.;
100, 60c.; 1000, $4.00.
J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 7
Miller.—The plant is as large as that of the Nick
Ohmer, or Marshall, perfectly healthy, has a perfect
blossom, and continues to blossom until the fruit
begins to ripen—ripening every berry under favor-
able conditions, and thus giving a very long season
of picking. It sends out an abundance of strong
runners and is wonderfully productive.
The fruit is very large, roundish-conical in form,
and of a bright, glossy red color. It is very uniform
in shape and size. Itripens all over at once, light
red at first, getting darker until fully ripe. The
coloring extends but a short distance from the
surface, the flesh being cream or light salmon. The
quality is among the best. The fruit-stalks are
strong and of sufficient length, but the fruit is
always protected by thefoliage. Itis easily picked
and prepared for the table. When the calyx is
removed, there is no cavity, but simply a white
spot where it was attached tothe berry. All things
considered, it is the finest berry I have seen this
season.
The above is a condensed description by the
introducer. At Monmouth it is a superb grower
and grows so well and I have heard so many nice
things said about it, I believe it to be an exceed-
ingly valuable kind. I shall plant it largely myself
the coming spring, and recommend others to do
likewise. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50.
New York.— Produces the largest berries of any
variety in commerce, and especially desirable for
exhibition. Itis also of fine appearance and good
quality, but the plant is a poor grower and succeeds
only upon heavy soil and under high culture.
Strictly an amateur sort, yet very interesting and
worthy the care necessary to succeed with it, to
those who prize berries of mammoth size. Doz.,
25c.; 100, 60c.; 1000, $4.00.
Nichol’s Granville.—Equalled by few strawber-
ries in point of flavor, which is sweet and delicious.
It is a welcome acquisition, especially to the home -
grower and sells quickly and well in the local
markets. The berry is of the old Charles Down-
ing type, but larger ; regular in shape, dark glossy
red, solid, and of the finest quality, but hardly firm
enough for shipment to distant markets The
plants are vigorous and healthy, with not the
slightest trace of rust or scald, and mature their
large berries to the very last, yielding a large crop
under good cultivation. Midseason to late. Doz.,
25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50.
Pennell.—So beautiful and attractive as to take
one’s fancy at the first sight and so good as to con-
firm it afterwards, for in quality, too, itis one of
the best. The berries are large, nearly round, very
uniform in both size andshape, dark red, firm, rich
and very good. Plant vigorous, hardy and pro-
ductive, with foliage free from rustor burn. It is
of much value for both market and home use,
being so firm as to ship well and so handsome as
to sell well, whilst its good quality will commend
it for the family garden. Being so large, firm and
good, it is also one of the best for canning. Mid-
season. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50.
Rough Rider.—Highly commended in Western
New York, where it originated, as a large and
beautiful very late strawberry of high quality, and
so firm of flesh and so prolific in yield as to render
it, with its other valuable properties, a most profit-
able variety for the market grower. At Mon-
mouth, however, the plant is of weak growth,
resembling in habit the old ‘‘ Triomphe de Gand,”’
and consequently not yery satisfactory. It is with
me quite inferior to other late varieties. Doz., 25c.;
100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50.
Sample (P).—A very prolific variety and a very
fine strawberry in many ways. The berries are large
and continue large throughout the season ; round-
ish conical in form, attractive in appearance, quite
firm and of decidedly good flavor. Plant a strong
grower with clean, healthy foliage, and succeeds
upon a wide range of soil—although it prefers
rather heavy land. It has rapidly become popu-
lar and continues to become more so from year to
year. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.00.
Salem.—A New England variety, which prom-
ises to take a front place by reason of its fine
quality. The berries are very distinct, being cor-
rugated in form and uniform in shape, large, firm,
dark crimson, and of extra good quality, finely
flavored. It bears well, and the plant is very
thrifty and stout. Ripens mid-season to late. Doz.,
25c.; 100, 75c.; 1000, $5.00.
Success.—W ith the exception of the Anna Ken-
nedy, the most beautiful strawberry I have ever
grown, and is one of the earliest large berries to
ripen. Itis larger and more productive than the
Anna Kennedy, hence I grow it in preference to
that variety. The berries are large, of globular
form, bright flame color, and of superior mild,
sweet flavor; but they are too soft in texture for
market growing. Plant of strong vigorous
growth, and one of the most prolific varieties in
cultivation. By reason of its earliness, beauty,
fine quality and productiveness, it is a strawberry
of great value to the home grower. Doz., 25c.;
100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50.
Thompson’s Earliest.—A seedling of Michel’s
Early, which it somewhat resembles both in plant
and fruit ; but the berries are larger and the plants
more productive. The color is bright, and the
flesh firm and good in quality. Its extreme earli-
ness renders it of great value, whether grown for
market or for a very early home supply. Succeeds
finely at the South. Doz., 25c.; 100, 60c.; 1000,
$4,00.
Morris Co., N. J., May 2, 1903.
Strawberries all O. K. Please accept my sincere thanks for
same, as they were well packed and put together. and nice
plants. MARTIN H. Post.
HAMPDEN Co., Mass., Sept., 24, 1903.
Strawberry plants received in good
you.
PROVIDENCE Co., R. I, Aug. 8, 1903.
Your plants reached me in fine conditon and were all right.
A. W. GoDDING.
condition. Thank
ANNA A. PECK.
8 Jj. VY. LOVETT, LITT ERs Steven aN.
Wm. Belt—actual size.
Wm. Belt.—All things considered, this is the
best variety in cultivation for the home grower, and
if:confined to one variety, it is the one I would
select. The plantis a vigorous, though not a ramp-
ant grower, succeeds upon almost all kinds of soils,
and invariably yields very heavily ; and best of
all, the berries are always of large size and of high
quality. The true form of its berries is shown
by the one at left of illustration, but they are often
cockscombed, especially the first and second pick-
ings. Its flesh is solid and meaty, deep crimson in
color, and blossoms are very large, with abund-
ance of pollen. It begins to ripen quite early and
continues until almost the close of the season, the
last berries being large, handsome and full-flavored.
Indeed, it is a king among strawberries. In plant-
ing be careful, however, to obtain the true sort.
Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50.
Yant.—It never fails to produce a large crop of
fine berries. The plant is exceedingly vigorous,
with heavy foliage, which remains bright and clean
until frost. The berries are large, roundish coni-
cal, deep crimson, firm, and of superior quality.
It thrives on ordinary soil, but, owing to the heavy
crop it-sets, should be well fertilized to obtain the
best’'results. Late. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50.
Uncle Sam.—Alongside of twenty-two of the
best standard varieties, the Uncle Sam excelled
all; and this happened not in one solitary case,
but for a period of several years. The trustworthy
grower who made this report is not the originator
or introducer, and is entirely disinterested. What.
he says others have confirmed. It is certainly
a remarkable berry, and has an exceedingly prom-
ising future. The berries are large to very large,
bright red, firm, and of delicious quality. Plant
strong and vigorcus with tough, bright foliage, a
great bearer and of long season. It has ripened as
early as May 22d, and on July 5th of the same year
berries were picked 13 inches in diameter. Mid-
season. Doz., 25c.; 100, 60c.; 1000, $4.00.
STRAWBERRY-RASPBERRY.
This exceedingly unique and attractive fruit is a
true raspberry of herbaceous habit and so ornamen-
tal as to be worthy of a place in the garden for its
beauty alone. I € produces a mass of deep green
foliage and large, fragrant, pure white blossoms, fol-
lowed by immense, brilliant crimson, oblong berries
from early July until frost. The berries are very hand-
some and bright in color, a vivid crimson, but in
quality poor and flavorless when eaten out of hand.
It preserves well and is very palatable and good
when cooked. Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00 (dy mazZ).
CRANBERRIES.
Culture.— Prepare the soil, if wet
and spongy, by draining away the sur-
plus water to 10 or 12 inches below the
surface; remove the topsoil, make level
and cover with 2 or 3 inches of sand.
Plant 2 feet apart each way (requiring
10,000 slips per acre) with dibbles,
leaving a top of 1 to 14 inches above
ground. The slips root readily, even
when apparently dead from drying, if
placed in water 12 to 24 hours before
planting. Flood the plants at approach
of winter, keeping them covered until
after freezing weather in the Spring.
Large Cherry.—The largest and best of all the
cranberries. Large, round, bright red and a good
keeper; vine vigorous and prolific.
100, 5062, “1000, $2.50
5000 and upwards at special rates.
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dark red; vines very productive. Ripens early.
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Any. land that will produce good crops of corn or
wheat is suitable for raspberries; and, unlike strawber-
ries, they are benefited by partial shade. Prepare the
ground thoroughly and manure liberally. The upright
growing varieties should be planted for field culture in
rows six feet apart, and the plants three feet distant in the
rows, requiring 2,400 plants per acre; or four feet apart
each way, to be cultivated in hills, requiring 2,722 plants
per acre. In garden culture plant three feet apart each
way and restrict to hills. Itis best to place two plants in
each hill, requiring, of course, double the number. Soon
as planted cut back the canes to within a few inches of the
ground. The cap varieties succeed not only on good
soil, but many sorts yield large profitable crops on the
lightest kind of sandy land. In field culture plant them in
rows seven feet apart and three and a half feet distant in
the row, requiring 1,778 plants to the acre; or five feet
apart each way, requiring 1,742 plants to the acre. In
garden culture plant four feet apart each way. Keep
the soil loose and free of weeds throughout the season,
cutting down the suckers with the hoe or cultivator, and
leaving only single rows, or three or four canes to the
hill, for fruiting. Prune the bearing canes of the upright-growing varieties by cutting back one-half their
length on an average and shorten in the laterals. In pruning Blackcaps cut the bearing canes at the
middle of the bend. The pruning should be done in the late Winter or early Spring preceding the fruit-
ing season.
CARDINAL.
size of berries and excessive yield, more than com-
pensate for their lack of bright color. For the home
garden it is unexcelled, its fine fruit being equally
valuable for the table or for canning. Doz., 50c.;
100, $2.50; 1000, $18.00.
CUMBERLAND (Cap.)
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The old favorite, Shaffer’s Colossal, so popular
for family use, has now been completely superseded
by the new and better varieties of Cardinal and
Columbia, both of the same type of berry. Of
these, Cardinal is in many ways the better sort,
being probably the finest of its class yet produced.
It is really a marvel among raspberries, positively
gigantic in both cane and fruit. The canes grow to
a height of some fifteen feet or more, and are of
great hardiness and entirely healthy. When in
bearing they are literally covered with large, hand-
some berries; sweet, juicy, luscious, rich and
sprightly—of true raspberry flavor. In color they
are dark as compared with the brightness of the
upright-growing sorts, but their fine quality, large
Certainly the largest of the Blackcaps. Berries
as long or longer than they are broad, almost glob-
ular, jet black, with little or no bloom; very good
in quality, sweet and pleasant. It grows well, is
perfectly hardy and a great bearer. Midseason.
Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $12.00. .
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It is obvious that a Blackcap
Raspberry, to be of much value as
a market berry, must ripen early; to
fill the gap between Strawberries
and Red Raspberries. A Blackcap
producing large, firm, handsome
berries, with a healthy, hardy and prolific cane and rip-
ening very early, isa fruit that has long been needed
and sought for, but never found, until the appearance
of the Alpha. In this variety little indeed is left to be
desired in an early Blackcap. Its berries are large
(almost equalling those of the Kansas and Cumberland),
jet, glossy black in color, with but little bloom and so
firm as to be a splendid shipper. In quality it is sweet
and pleasant, but too dry to be equal,to some of the
finest sorts in this respect. In cane it is quite strong,
free from diseases, and absolutely hardy (having en-
dured ten degrees below zero and never injured) and it
ripens so early as to have given ripe fruit at Monmouth,
the past season, on June 19th; and it ripens its crop
fully a week to ten days in advance of Souhegan, Con-
rath, and all other early varieties.
From what I have seen of this berry, after a careful
study and trial of it, covering a period of three years,
I am led to the conclusion it is destined to become the
leading Blackcap Raspberry, just as Cuthbert, intro-
duced by me in 1877-78, has proved to be the most
popular and valuable Red Raspberry for general
culture.
My stock is limited and I would suggest that all
send in their orders for it early in the season.
Price, doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00.
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King.—The leading red raspberry and the best. It unites earliness, large size, bright color, firmness of
flesh and good quality with productiveness, vigorous growth and hardiness of cane. It ripens very early,
is exceedingly bright and lively in color, so firm that it ships without injury, and stands pre-eminent for
endurance in the cold of Winter and the heat and drought of Summer. Too much can kardly be said in
its favor. It has been fruited in field culture in all parts of the country and has universally proved superior
to all other red varieties in cultivation. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00.
Conrath (Cup).—With the exception of Alpha Pmpprig eo ee
this is the best of the early Blackcaps; larger and
handsomer than any other. In earliness, vigor,
hardiness, large size and productiveness, it sur-
passes all others of its season, with the single ex-
ception named. It resembles Gregg, but is free
from the woolly appearance of that sort, its berries
being jet black, firm, sweet and meaty, and con-
tinues large until the close of the season. Doz.,
30c.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $7.00.
deep crimson, mod-
erately firm, good
quality, sprightly
and rich. Strong
grower, with
healthy foliage, and
on good soil, very
productive. Suc-
ceeds at the South
and on the Pacific
Coast. The best
red raspberry of its
season, which is
midseason to late.
Doz., 35c.; 100,
$1.25; 1000, $8.00.
Columbian.—Of the same style of berry as Card-
inal, and belonging to the sameclass. The berries
are very large, purplish-red in color, rather soft,
rich, juicy, and very good. The canes are of ram-
pant growth, entirely hardy and prodigious in yield.
It thrives admirably at the south, its tough, healthy
foliage resisting perfectly hot suns and intense
drought. Hence it is a popular sort and always in
demand, especially for home use, to which its fine
quality and productiveness so well adapt it. Doz.,
30c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00.
Miller.—Whilst not of the largest size this pos-
sesses the properties of a profitable market sort,
namely, earliness, firmness and bright crimson
color, united to hardiness, vigor and productiveness.
Canes of moderate growth, very hardy and good
annual bearers. Doz., 30c.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $7.50.
WINDHAM Co., Conn,, May 4, 1903.
I received the plants ordered from you.
Thank you for so many currant bushes.
(Miss) M. E. H. HAMMETT.
last Saturday.
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Golden Queen.—The best yellow raspberry ever
introduced, succeeding everywhere, and bearing
every year, without fail, large crops of finest ber-
ries. It is a sport of the Cuthbert, and is identical
with it, in
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Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00.
WINEBERRY.
JAPANESE RASPBERRY.
A
plant as well as tor its beautiful fruit. It is a strong
rampant grower, the canes being thickly covered
with purplish-red hairs. The berries are of bright,
translucent appearance, enveloped in a purplish
hairy calyx and presenting an appearance resem-
bling moss rose buds. Berries of medium size, the
color of sherry wine, sparkling, with a brisk, pleasant
sub-acid flavor. Canes of strong growth as hardy
as an oak and yield enormously for a long season.
Excellent as a dessert fruit, but especially valuable
for canning and for making a delicious wine. Doz.,
dU0c.; 100, $2.00.
Kansas. — A great improve-
ment upon Gregg and the best
blackcap of its season. Very
profitable for market and so
good as to be popular for the
home garden. As large as
Gregg, firm and of fine quality;
a strong grower, hardy and ex-
ceedingly productive. Mid-
season. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.25;
1000, $7.00.
Loudon.—Of superior quality,
_large, dark crimson, rich and
juicy. Canes are vigorous and
quite hardy, healthy and pro-
ductive. A very valuable variety, and if it were
only of brighter color and firmer in flesh, it would
be one of the most profitable for market. Late.
Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00.
Munger ( Caf).—A fancy blackcap of great size,
roundish in form, jet-black, firm and of sweet flavor.
Its canes are-strong, upright growers, hardy and
regularly productive. One of the best for canning
and evaporating, and for the home garden. Doz.,
35c.; 100, $1.50.
LOGANBERRY.
A combination of the Raspberry and Blackberry;
peculiarly interesting to fruit growers by reason of
its enormous and luscious berries and abundant
yield. The berries resemble immense blackberries
in form and structure, but are of a deep, reddish
maroon color. In flavor it is exceedingly rich and
sprightly, melting, and without core. The canes are
of strong, vigorous growth, rather dwarf and trail-
ing in habit, with dark green tough foliage and
hairs rather than spines upon them. It roots from
the tips like the Dewberries and Blackcaps. Its
value is greatly enhanced by its earliness; ripening
as it does at the close of the strawberry season and
in advance of all but the very earliest raspberries;
yielding abundantly for at least three weeks and
No
garden should be without a few plants of it. Good
tip plants. Doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00. Transplanted
plants, doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
perfecting allits fruit to full size and flavor.
ELEAGNUS LONGIPES OR JAPANESE OLEASTER.
A handsome shrub, both useful and ornamental; of symmetrical habit with very pretty feliage, pale
green above and silvery white beneath, and covered in May with small, pale yellow blossoms followed
by beautiful oval berries, resembling olives in shape and of a bright crimson color flecked with golden
yellow.
and fruit and is of great_value for its fruit.
These are very numerous, ripen in July and when fully ripe possess a rather pleasant, aromatic
ilavor, previous to which they are acid and astringent.
excellent sauce and pies and also a very superior jelly.
Stocky plants, 1} to 2 ft., each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.; doz., $2.00.
When cooked like Cranberries they make an
The shrub is very decorative both in foliage
age. ee UCKEERRICS
If to be sent by mail, add soc. per roo. At 1000 rates by express or freight only. Maztled
postpaid at dozen rates.
Many kinds of blackberries will succeed, not only on good fruit land, but even on the most sandy,
porous soils. They require the same treatment as recommended for Raspberries, but in field culture
should be planted in rows from five to seven feet apart (according to the strength of the variety), and
three feet distant in the rows; in garden culture plant in rows five feet apart, and plant three feet dis-
tant in the rows. The pruning should be governed by the growth of the cane, and should be severe. The
canes should be headed back in Summer by pinching off the top when three feet high, causing them to
throw out side branches, but when this has been neglected cut back in Winter or early Spring, the bear-
ing canes one-third or more according to the strength of the growth and cut back the side branches to one
foot or eighteen inches.
RATHBUN BLACKBERRY.
The fruit grower who desires
a blackberry like the Wilson in
its palmy days will be delighted
with this. To the younger gen-
eration I may say there is no
other berry of any kind that ever
yielded such large profit to
growers as did the Wilson
Blackberry when it was brought
before the public. That was
more than thirty years ago; and
this grand old sort has, during
the many years of its existence,
become enfeepled and is af-
flicted with the infirmities of old
age, such as lack of hardiness of
cane, double or rose blossom,
etc. Rathbun comes to us from
Western New York and is
hardier in cane than ever was
the Wilson. It is evidently
seedling of the Wilson and has
all the vigor and hie oie eness
of the Wilson in its youth and
with berries equally as large,
beautiful and firm, ripening at
the same time as its supposed
= y parent and with all its good
qualities of keeping and shipping. To describe it in brief, its berries are extra large, globular, glossy
jet black, acid and not of the highest quality, but exceedingly firm. Canes vigorous and hardy, free
from disease, of upright growth and so wonderfully prolific that they are frequently weighted to the earth
with fruit. Its season is early—in advance of all except Early Harvest, Maxwell and other similar
extra early varieties—and it matures its entire crop quickly. Its fruit is so firm it will endure shipping
further and keep in good condition longer than any other variety ; never turning red after gathering, as
with Lawton, Erie and a number of otherwise good market sorts. | have fruited it for several years. I
am now planting a new fruit farm of 160 acres and I can perhaps best express my estimate of the great
value of the Rathbun by stating, I am planting a field of 10 acres entirely of it for fruiting. :
In planting be sure and get the genuine Rathbun. I say this because I know a great many plants of
the old Wilson are being sold for it. I bought my original stock of it from the originator and have fruited
it, and I know it to be the true variety. The Rathbun roots readily from tips; after the manner of the
Blackcap Raspberries. These tips grow and do well, being preferred by some growers. I offer two
grades, as follows: :
YsSrong, well-rooted tips, doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $12.00.
Fine root-cutting plants, doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00; 1000, $15.00.
14 J. BOV ETRE PEO eS aiake Neo:
MERSEREAU BLACKBERRY.
For twenty years I was in search of a black-
berry with an ironclad cane, and producing
large berries in abundance; one uniting the
hardiness of cane of the Snyder and the large
size of fruit and productiveness of the Wilson.
Dozens and almost hundreds were received and
tested by me during that time, but all were
found wanting in one or more of the require-
ments demanded, until I secured the Mersereau.
In this we have even more than what I hoped
for; as it is not only hardier in cane than the
ironclad Snyder, but it is more productive by
far and the finest in quality of any blackberry
ever produced.
The Mersereau Blackberry originated in —
northwestern New York, where the mercury
falls from fifteen to twenty-five degrees below
zero, and where it has stood in open-field cul-
ture for many years without the slightest pro-
tection, and has never been injured. Pror. L.
H. BAILEy, the foremost horticulturist in Amer-
ica, and who first described the Mersereau,
says: ‘Its advantages over Snyder are its large
size, less tendency to turn red after being picked,
better quality and a stronger habit. This variety
originated with J. M. Mersereau, Cayuga County,
N. Y., for whom I am glad to name it.”’
The cardinal properties of the Mersereau
are great size, luscious flavor, great hardiness of
cane and great productiveness. But these are
not its only merits. In hardiness it is doubtless
without an equal among blackberries, having
endured a temperature of twenty degrees below
zero and was not injured in the least, even at the
tips, although Snyder and Taylor’s Prolific were
much damaged. Just how low a temperature it
will withstand uninjured it is not known. The
berries are sparkling black throughout, and what
adds great value to it, as a market berry, z¢
remains black after itis gathered. In quality it
is so exceptionally sweet, rich, melting and
luscious, being without core, and the seedy
character of Snyder and most other ironclad
sorts also being absent, that a shortcake made
of it, after the manner of strawberry shortcake,
is even more delicious than any made from
strawberries. Asa shipper and keeper it is unsurpassed, being firm and does not ‘‘bleed’’ in handling.
The canes are of exceedingly strong, upright habit, attaining, upon fairly good soil, a height of 8 feet,
if permitted to grow unchecked, and are so stout as to remain erect without staking; foliage large,
abundant, and entirely free from rust or blight. Its yield is simply enormous, affording heavy pickings
from the first until the crop is all matured. Its season is early to midseason, ripening with the Snyder—
in advance of Kittatinny, Lawton, Taylor’s Prolific or Erie, but not so early as Early Harvest or the
Wilson. ;
One thousand dollars per acre per annum is the record of Mersereau; for it has yielded 12,000 quarts
of berries per acre, which sold at an average of 10 cents per quart. Allowing’ $200 for picking and
marketing, the returns were $1000 an acre. :
The foregoing in reference to the Mersereau appeared in my catalogue of last Spring. I also printed
reports from thirty-eight fruit growers, who had fruited it, in nineteen different States, attesting the
adaptability of this regal variety to all parts of this broad land. I would like to reprint these reports
and to print many others I have of the same purport, but lack of space prohibits my doing so. Henry
Ward Beecher said he could not eat blackberries without losing grace; the fruit of all varieties in cultiva-
tion being so sour. That was twenty years ago. The Mersereau is truly an ambrosial fruit and to eat it
is to be happier and better. Aa
The past season the Mersereau has beaten its own record, and those who ordered it in lots of a dozen
or a hundred plants when first offered, are now planting it by the 5,000 and 10,000—one grower having
placed his order for 25,000 plants of it. However, that all may plant this grand variety the coming
Spring, I have put the price within the reach of all, viz.: Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50; 1000, $15.00.
ONONDAGA Co., N. Y., March 29, 1903. MOULTRIE Co., ILL., Nov. 14, 1903. Sieh ee ates
I received the blackberry sets in good condition. Am well I received the berry plants in very good condition. I was
pleased with them; also liberal count. very well pleased with them.
DAVID S. ‘TOWNSEND. M. G. PuRVISs.
J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 15
WARD BLACKBERRY.
Strong root-cutting plants.
100, $3.50; 1000, $25.00.
Early Harvest.—Extremely early and very pro-
ductive, rendering it profitable and popular. Ber-
ries medium in size, bright
glossy black, sweet and ten-
der. It succeeds. admirably
at the South and is a favor-
ite on the Pacific Coast; but
is not entirely hardy north
of New Jersey. Doz., 35c.;
100, $1.00; 1000, $6.00.
Eldorado.— Especially val-
uable for its fine quality and
hardiness, but in addition
the berries are of good size,
glossy jet black, sweet and
melting. Its canes are
strong, hardy and produc-
tive. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $12.00.
Iceberg.—The best white blackberry yet intro-
duced. The berries are very beautiful, of a snowy,
translucent white, sweet
and tender, borne in
large clusters very pro-
fusely. A unique variety.
2 Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50.
WS Kittatinny. -—Large,
SQ handsome berries of de-
NAS licious flavor. Canes
NS strong and erect, but
SS rather tender at the
North, and very subject
to attack of the orange
rust upon its foliage.
Midseason. Doz., 35c.;
100, $1.50.
Admirers of the once popular Kittatinny will re-
joice in the advent of this superb new Blackberry.
It possesses all the points of merit which made the
Kittatinny famous in its day and is doubtless a seed-
ling of that variety, which it closely resembles; but
without any of its defects. It is vigorous, hardy
and entirely free from rust. It was found growing
in the fence row in Monmouth County, New Jersey;
and its fine fruit, strong canes and clean, healthy
foliage and the enormous crops of large berries
soon attracted attention. It has now been fruited
for several years, bearing large crops annually of
handsome berries; so fine as to command always
the highest price in market, and so abundant as to
far outyield the Wilson under high culture in an
adjoining field. Its canes are strong, upright
growers, entirely hardy and immensely productive
with foliage that is always clean and healthy. The
berries are large and long, shining jet black, rich
and sweet. Tothose who know the Kittatinny it
is enough to say that it is a reproduction of that
old favorite in its palmiest days and yet there is
difference enough to show it to be distinct. It pos-
sesses vigor, hardiness and productiveness com-
bined with large fruit of fine flavor. Ripens in
midseason. The Ward Blackberry was visited and
examined by the special Fruit Committee of the
New Jersey Horticultural Society, on July 21, 1903,
and was given an unqualified endorsement as an
exceedingly valuable variety. The committee also
stated over the signature of its eight members, that
it by far excels in productiveness any other variety
of Blackberry as yet disseminated.
Doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00; 1000, $35.00.
Well established plants from 23 inch pots (w7/l make strong growth the first season).
Doz., 60c.<
Lawton (New Rochelle).—An old favorite of very
strong growth, succeeding everywhere. Berries
large, roundish, of fine quality when fully ripe, but
turn black in advance of ripening. Midseason to
late. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50.
Lovett.—Few blackberries have proved more
profitable for market than this, being a reliable and
heavy yielder of
large, showy ber-
ries; roundish,
jet black, firm
and excellent in
quality; the
canes are vigor-
ous growers and
entirely hardy. I
have found it
very satisfactory
in many ways.
Doz., 35c.; 100,
$1.25; 1000,
$8.00.
Maxwell. — A
choice extra
early variety of
good size, supe-
rior quality and
with iron-clad
cane; but lack-
ing firmness for
market. Very
desirable for the
home garden. Berries glassy black, sweet, rich
and luscious, without core; canes upright in habit
and prolific. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00,
LG: J. fT. EOVETT, Lt Per SS Vireo e
climates, and hence popular for 1000, $7.00.
excellent companion foritincold Doz., 35c.;
climates. Berries of good size $6.00.
Snyder.—Its great hardiness of very desirable in the home
cane renders it valuble for cold garden. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.00;
planting at the North. Berries Wilson’s Early.—Once the
are but medium in size, but are leading early market sort, but
borne in great abundance, liter- now superseded by others.
ally covering the bush with fruit; Berries large and exceedingly
sweet and juicy. Early. Doz., firm, canes of slender habit
35c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $6.00. and rather tender. Subject to
Taylor’s Prolific.—As hardy as double or rose blossom, and
Snyder, but ripens late; hence an hence not reliable of late years.
100, $1.00; 1000,
and extra fine flavor, rich, sweet Wilson Junior.—An improve-
and luscious. It-is one of the | ment upon the above, of which
most reliable of all blackberries it is a seedling, uniting extra
and never fails to mature acrop. large size, earliness and productiveness with bright
It is the best late blackberry we have, and itsuc- appearance, and superior shipping and long-keep-
ceeds everywhere; profitable for market and _ ing qualities.
blossoms, which lack pollen. Doz., 35c.; 1€0, $1.50; 1000, $10.00.
Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $8.00.
The especial value of Premo con-
sists in its extreme earliness,
whilst the fruit in size and quality
is fully equal to the standard, Lu-
cretia. It ripens its entire crop
very rapidly, and as early as from
seven to ten days before that
variety ; the entire crop being
picked and marketed before the
second picking of Lucretia has
begun. It always brings the best
market price. The canes are good
growers, very hardy and prolific ;
foliage heavy and tough. Berries
are large, long, glossy jet black,
firm, sweet and fine in quality.
With Premo first and Lucretia to
follow one may crowd the market
with fine fruit until blackberries
come. Premo is a sure money-
getter. To ensure a heavy yield
plant every third or fourth row with
Lucretia to thoroughly fertilize the
Austin’s Im- Lucretia.—The standard Dewberry, earlier than
early dew-
berry of excel-
lent quality
and large
yield, but the
berries lack
firmness for
long shipment;
hence valuable
chiefly for
home use and
local markets.
Berries large,
short and
thick ; canes
Vi2 OTTO 1s,
hardy and pro-
ductive. Ri-
pens fully a
week earlier
than Lucretia.
Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.00 ; 1000, $7.00.
Notre.—I would be pleased to hear from any one
who wishes large quantities of Dewberry plants,
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proved.— An_ the earliest blackberry and as large as the largest
of them. The
canes are of
great hardi-
ness and ex-
ceedingly pro-
lific, thriving
every where;
of slender,
2~ i trailing habit,
( AG i(e We! 2) and entirely
\ away) free from dis-
\ ease and in-
sect attacks.
The, fruit, “4s
superb, large
and hand-
some, jet
black,rich and
melting, and
ships and
keeps well. I
grow the Lu-
cretia largely
for market,
(Zp)
stating quantities desired of each. In lots of 2,000 having fruited some ten acres each year for several
or more special quotations will be given. years past.
Doz., 30c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $6.00.
tie Oe ET LIE EEE SECVER,. N- J.
CURRANTS.
One-year plants mailed postpaid at dozen rates if desired. If by mail at roo rates, add 5oc. per roo.
Two-year plants are too large to maz.
A cool moist location is best for this fruit, and for this reason it succeeds admirably when planted by
a stone wall or fence; being benefited by partial shade. Plant in rows 4 feet apart, and the plants
3 feet apart in rows. Keep the ground mellow and free of weeds and grass, using fertilizers copi-
ously. Mulching is necessary for the best returns. So soon as the leaves turn yellow and begin to fall,
with a pruning knife remove all the old wood and‘ cut back the young shoots a third of their length, cut-
ting to the ground enough of these to admit air and light into the bush freely. When the currant worm
appears, dust the bushes with powdered white hellebore or tobacco dust; it can be exterminated also by
dissolving the powdered white hellebore (to be had at any drug store) in the proportion of an ounce to a
17
pail of water, and applied with a syringe upon the leaves.
CHAUTAUQUA CLIMBING.
Unique among Currants by reason of its climbing
habit, and rivals the best of the bush sorts in yield
of fruit, which is of fine quality and large size. The
plant possesses
2 great vigor and
Breoits is so strong a
aoe climber as to
ig <> makea growth of
Seg. 14feetinaseason.
= 4" Its productive-
== Z ~=«onessis equal to its
vigor, a single
plant having pro-
duced 32 quarts
of fine fruit in one
season. Itis large
both in bunch and
berry, retaining
its size to the end
of the stem, dark
crimson, of excel-
lent quality and
has less seeds
than other varie-
ties. It also pos-
sessesremarkable
long-keeping
qualities, and is so
fine in fruit and
productive in
yield thatitissure
to become ex-
ceedingly popu-
lar. Fruit growers are now growing it with profit
trained on wire trellises like grapevines, and in the
home grounds it may be successfully planted along-
side of a house or barn or in similar locations.
One year, each, 75c.; doz., $7.50; 2 yrs., each, $1.50;
doz., $15.00. Hundred rates upon application.
TN
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Black Champion.—An improvement on the old
Black Naples; large berry and cluster; mild, but
rich and good. Aheavyannual bearer. 1 yr., doz.,
50c.; 100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50.
Black Naples.—A standard sort now superseded
by better kinds. Bush very hardy. 1 yr., doz.,
50c.; 100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50.
Black Victoria.— Probably the best black. Large
bunch and berry, milder and sweeter than other
black varieties. 1 yr., doz., 60c.; 100, $3.00; 2 yrs..,
doz., 7dc.; 100, $4.00.
Cherry and Versailles.— Well known and popular.
Large berries, short bunches, bright, sparkling
crimson, rather acid in flavor. 1 yr., doz., 50c.;
100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50.
Fay’s Prolific.—The leading red. Aregular and
prolific bearer. Bunch and berry large, bright
and sparkling. Lessacidthan Cherry. 1 yr., doz.,
60c.; 100, $3.00; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00.
North Star.— One of the finest in quality, bunches
long and numerous, bright-crimson, very hand-
some. Bush a strong grower and very productive.
1 yr., doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100,
$3.50.
Red Dutch.—Of fine quality, the sweetest of all.
Berries small, but very abundant. The best for
jelly, wine, etc. -lyr., doz., 50c.;-100, $2.50; 2 yrs.,
doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50.
Victoria.—The best late red. Bunches long, ber-
ries medium to_large, pale red, excellent quality.
Profitable for market and valuable for succeeding
earlier varieties. lyr., doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50; 2
yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50.
White Grape.—The best white currant. Bunch
and berry large, a beautiful translucent white, and
of extra fine quality. Especially valuable for home
use. 1 yr., doz., 60c.; 100, $3.00; 2 yrs., doz.,
75c.; 190, $4.00.
GOOSEBERRIES.
Plant in rows 4 feet apart and 3 feet distant in the rows.
apply equally to Gooseberries.
1 yr. by mail, postpaid, if desired. Add soc. per 100, if by mail, at roo rates.
rooo rates will be given upon application.
jor mailing.
Columbus.—A superb native variety of the
English type, possessing great vigor and clean,
healthy foliage, free from mildew. Berries large,
oval, smooth, greenish yellow, of fine quality.
Profitable for market and excellent for the home
garden. 1 yr., each, 12c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00;
2 yrs., each, 15c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00.
Downing.—The standard market sort, a sure
bearer; always reliable. Berries medium, pale-
The directions given for Currants will
2 yrs. are too large
green, excellent quality. Succeeds everywhere.
1 yr., doz., 75c.; 100, $5.00; 2 yrs., doz., $1.00; 100,
$6.00.
Josselyn (Red Jacket).—Berries large, smooth,
bright crimson, sweet and luscious. A _ purely
native variety of vigorous growth and entirely free
from mildew. The best red-fruited variety yet
produced. 1 yr., each, 12c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00;
2 yrs., each, ldc.; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00.
_ By mail, postpaid, at dozen rates if desired.
vines and 75c. per roo for 2 years.
Thousand rates
Tf by mail at roo rates, add 50c. per 100 Jor 1 year
of any upon application.
Plant in rows 6 feet apart and 8 feet apart in the row. Dig holes sufficiently large to amply accom-
modate the roots of the vine and use only fine surface soil in filling in, mixing with it a little ground
Cut back 1-year vines to two eyes, placing the lower one
vines to three or four eyes, putting two or three eyes below the surface.
beneath the surface; cut back 2-year
Spread the roots out after
trimming them; place the stock of the vine at one side of the hole and fill up with soil, pressing down
firmly with the feet.
will be all the support needed for two years.
Set a stake by the side of the stock, to which the vine should be kept tied, which
Keep old wood trimmed off growing fruit on new canes,
Any manner of pruning that will admit the sun and air freely to the fruit will insure a crop.
Brighton.—Bunch and berry large, red, resembles
Catawba, of fine quality; a free grower and produc-
tive. One of the best. Early. See illustration.
Tyr, ea; 1c.) doz; Cie 100$2.50— 2 yrs.,
ea., 12c.; doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50.
Concord.—Large, black, good; vigorous and pro-
ductive. Succeeds everywhere; the grape for the
million. Midseason. 1 yr., ea., 8c.; doz., 50c. ;
100, $2.00. 2 yrs., ea., 10c.; doz., 60c.; 100, $2.50.
Diamond (J/oore’ s).—Bunch and berry large, com-
pact, greenish white, juicy, good; vigorous. One
of the finest. Early. 1 yr., ea., 10c.; doz., 50c. ;
100, $2.00. 2 yrs., ea., 12c.; doz., 60c.; 100, $3.C0.
Eaton.—Bunch and berry large and showy, black,
thin skin, good; robust and productive. Early. 1
yr., ea., loc.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00; 2 yiss eas
20c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $7.00.
Green Mountain ( /zchel/).—Bunch of medium
size, often shouldered, berries medium, greenish
white, thin skin, fine quality, tender and sweet.
Very early. lyr., ea., 15c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00.
2 yrs., ea., 20c.; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00.
Martha.—Large, white, sweet, pulpy, rather foxy;
vigorous, productive and reliable. Midseason. 1
yr., e€a., 10c.; doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00, 2yrs., ea.,
12c.; doz., 60c.; 100, $3.00,
Moore’s Early.—Medium bunch, large berry,
black, good, robust, productive. Two weeks earlier
than Concord. 1 yr., ea., 10c.; doz., 60c.; 100,
$2.50. 2yrs., ea., 12c.; doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50.
Niagara.—Large, compact, greenish white, thin
skin, pulpy, sweet and good. Ripens with Con-
cord. See illustration. 1 yr., ea., 10c.: doz., 50c. ;
100, $2.00. 2 yrs., ea., 12c.; doz., 60c.; 100, $3.00.
Wilder (Rogers’ 7).—Bunch and berry large,
black, tender, rich; one of the finest. Vigorous and
productive as Concord. lyr., ea., 10c.; doz., 60c.;
100, $2.50. 2 yrs., ea., 12c.; doz., 75c.; 100, #4.00.
Woodruff. — Bunch large, berry very large, showy,
deep red, thick skin, quality fair; robust, produc-
tive and profitable. Ripens about with Concord.
1 yr., ea., 12c.; doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. 2 yrs., ea.,
15c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00.
Worden.—Resembles Concord, but is much supe-
rior, larger, of better quality and five to ten-days
earlier; a good grower, healthy, hardy and produc-
tive. My vines are strictly true. 1 yr., ea., 10c.;
doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00. 2 yrs., ea., 12¢.; doz., 75c.,
100, $3.00, ;
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GARDEN ROOTS.
Every home garden should contain a supply of these valuable roots and plants, all of which may be
grown on. good soil with comparative ease.
The advantage of having them on hand in one’s own
garden, just when wanted, much more than compensates for the slight trouble of their culture.
ASPARAGUS.
In garden culture set the plants from 1 to 2 feet
apart in rows 3 feet apart; field culture in rows 4 to
6 feet apart and the plants 2 feet apart, putting
them about 5 inches below the surface. Two years
old are so much better than one year that I offer
that grade only.
Giant Argenteuil.—The finest and most profitable
of all. Stalks of immense size, very bright and
attractive, sweet and tender. Comes into cutting
condition much earlier than others. Very reliable
and a sure money-getter. 2 yrs., doz., 50c.; 100,
$1.00; 1000, $6.00.
Columbian Mammoth White.—Of very large size
and great yield, the stalks possess a tenderness
and delicacy of flavor very desirable for fhe table.
Most remarkable of all is its purity of color, re-
maining clear white for some time after appearing
above ground. This peculiarity and its massive
heavy shoots cause it to sell quickly and at highest
prices in market. 2 yrs.; doz., 35c.; 100, 75c.;
1000, $5.00.
Palmetto ( 77ue).—The large size, earliness, great
yield and freedom from rust of this variety has
made it exceedingly popular, and it is now re-
garded by many growers as the most reliable and
profitable of all for market. The demand for it
has undoubtedly caused other varieties to be sold
under this name, but the roots I offer are strictly
true and may be depended upon. 2 yrs., doz., 25c.;
100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50.
RHUBARB. Pie Plant.
A deep rich soil is indispensable to secure large,
heavy stalks. Plant in rows 4 feet apart, with the
plants 3 feet distant. Set so that the crowns are
about | inch below the surface. Top-dress annu-
ally in the Fall with stable manure, and fork under
in the Spring.
Hyatt’s Linnaeus.— Popular, and the best for gen-
eral use. Early, very large, productive, tender and
very delicately flavored.
Requireslesssugarthan
other sorts. Seedling
roots, doz., 50c. (dy
matl, 6oc.); 100, $2.50.
Divided clumps, 3 for
2oc.; doz., 75c.; 100,
$4.00. (By mail, sc.
each additional.)
HOPS.
Golden Cluster.— An
exceedingly choice vari-
ety, the best for garden
culture, very ornamen-
tal and handsome. It
bears immense clusters
of very large golden-
yellow hops of aromatic
fragrance and pungent odor. 3 for 25c.; doz., 75c.
(By mail tf preferred.)
TARRAGON (True).
Valuable for its aromatic leaves, which are so
frequently wanted in culinary operations for sea-
soning, etc., and so seldom found. Have a supply
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of your own’ Also largely used in making the
celebrated Tarragon Vinegar and for salads. The
foliage may be cut in the Fall and kept in a dry
state like other herbs. The plants I offer are the
true Tarragon. Each, 15c.; 2 for 25c.; doz., $1.00.
(By mail if desired. )
HORSERADISH.
Of the easiest culture. Plant
~ the sets in Spring, in moist rich
¥ soil, small end down with the top
1 inch below the surface. These
will form roots of large size in one
season’s growth, and be ready to
dig in Fall. Sets. Doz., 25c. (dy
mail tf desired); 100, 75c.; 1000,
$5.00. Jfby mail, add 75c. per 100
extra.
SWEET LAVENDER.
Valuable for its agreeable, fra-
grant flowers when cut and dried and highly prized
for scenting linen chests, etc. An ornamental
plant with narrow, silvery-gray foliage and spikes
of blue flowers.
planted remains indefinitely.
have a bed of Lavender.
matt ).
Of the easiest culture and once
Every garden should
3 for 25c.; doz. 75c. (dy
Holt’s Mammoth.—A great improvement upon
the ordinary garden Sage, the leaves being of great
size, always clean and perfect, strong in flavor and
forming a solid mass on the strong, bushy plant.
Seldom blossoms and never seeds, 3 for 25c.;
doz., 75c. (dy maiz),
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PEACH
Plant 18 feet apart, 134 trees per acre. On sandy land plant 15 feet apart each way, requiring
193 trees per acre.
The best soil for peaches is a sandy loam, and trees should not be planted upon soil where the water
stands near or upon the surface. Spring is the best season for planting. Plant no deeper than the trees
stood in the nursery and make the soil very firm. All side branches should be cut back to within a few
inches of the main stem, the latter being severed at about two-thirds the distance from the ground. The
after culture is simple, being merely to keep the surface always mellow and free of weeds. Unleached
wood ashes and pure ground bone are the proper fertilizers for the peach, and are best applied broadcast
in Spring and harrowed in. All varieties offered are freestone.
I have this season a Superb stock of one hundred thousand Peach trees—bright,
healthy, smooth, straight and handsome; sure to please all who buy them. I use
only Southern Natural Pits from original seedling trees and grow them on land
where Peach trees have never grown before and are entirely free from any taint
of yellows or other disease. Please note also the very low prices at which I offer these
splendid trees. My list has been condensed so as to contain only the very best and
most reliable varieties—truly the cream of Peaches.
PRICES OF STANDARD VARIETIES.
f Each. Dozen. 100
First-class <4 toil 2s baa ee eee ee ee Gee ORES $1 25 $5 00
Niels Seto: Aches oiaiat. a: ak came ote = atten <a tee ets liye 1 00 4 00
Sécond:-class.-2 dO: ott. 2-25 cappeene cee) yo <2) ciate Sede dee 10 75 3 00
Fextia, O LOM tea averyaneawiyase ere 20 1 50 8 00
Special rates of any grade by the thousand wiven upon application.
Beers’ Smock (S7zock Free).—Medium to large ;
yellow with dull-red cheek and an excess of down ;
flesh yellow and rather poor in quality. A regular
and enormously productive bearer; very profitable
in many sections. Very late.
Carmen.—Of the same parentage as Elberta,
which it resembles both in fruit and habit of
growth, but ripens about five weeks earlier, or with
Early Rivers and Champion. Large, broad, oval;
largely over-spread with red; flesh creamy-white,
tender, juicy, of fine flavor; skin tough, unsur-
passed in freedom from rot and not excelled by
any for long-distance shipment. A most profitable
and reliable variety for market and the home gar-
den; the best in quality of any peach of its season.
The past season almost all other varieties were a
failure at Monmouth, but this variety yielded heav-
ily of superb fruit. See 2//ustration.
Champion.— Large and handsome; creamy-white
with red cheek; flesh creamy -vhite, delicious,
sweet, rich and juicy. Exceeding hardy and a reg-
ular bearer. The best early white peach. The
best variety, ripening in early August, and one of
the most valuable of all peaches. ‘ Carmen Peach.
New York City, October 30, 1903.
J 1: Loved, Littler Silucre IN: fe
DEAR Sir :—On the Fourth of July this year, at my home, Montvale, N. J., I picked my first ripe
peach from trees bought from you. From that time till October 3d, our table has been supplied with
peaches ; all we needed besides marketing the overplus. I write this to show how satisfactory have been
the trees furnished by you and also to obtain the name of the extra early fruit mentioned above.
Yours truly, C, H. STOCKING,
Palate LEP Sit VER, N. J. 21
Crawford’s Early (Zarly Melocoton).—Large,
yellow with red cheek; flesh yellow, juicy, sweet
and good; vigorous and very productive. Popular
and profitable over a wide range of country. Mid-
dle of August.
Crawford’s Late (J/e/ocoton).—Resembles Craw-
ford’s Early, but is larger and even more beautiful,
and ripens from two to three weeks later; flesh
yellow but reddish at the pit, juicy and rich. One
of the best and most profitable.
Crosbey.—Of medium size, bright yellow splashed
and striped with crimson; flesh yellow, red at
the pit, juicy, rich. An abundant and regular
bearer. Especially valuable for the unusual hardi-
ness of its fruit buds. Ripens between Early and
Late Crawford.
Elberta.—Large; light yellow with red cheek;
flesh yellow, juicy, melting, of high quality. One
of the finest of yellow peaches and very popular,
especially at the South. A grand shipping variety.
September.
Everbearing.— Remarkable for maturing its crop
at intervals for a longtime. The fruit is of me-
dium size, creamy white, mottled and striped wfth
pink; flesh white, tender, juicy, good. In shape
roundish oblong, tapering to a point. Especially
valuable for home use. July to September.
Iron Mountain.—A late peach of great merit,
rapidly gaining popularity. It is large, roundish
oblong, pure white with faint tinge of color on
cheek; flesh white, firm and sweet and white at
the pit. The tree is a sure and abundant bearer
and almost iron-clad as to hardiness. Its size,
color, fine quality and large yield combine to make
it one of the best of its season for home use as
well as very profitable for market. Last of Sep-
tember and early October.
Lemon Free.—Large; beautiful pale lemon yel-
low when ripe; flesh tender, sweet, rich and of a
high quality; of lemon shape with pointed apex.
Exceedingly productive and a sure bearer, never
failing togive acrop. Ripens just after Crawford’s
Late. Should be in every home garden.
Lovett’s White.— Large; pure white; flesh white
at the pit; very free, firm, sweet, excellent. A reg-
ular and abundant bearer, very hardy. Exceed-
ingly popular and profitable. October.
Mountain Rose.—One of the best and most reli-
able early peaches. Large; white, suffused with
carmine; flesh white, melting, abounding in rich,
sweet juice. Vigorous and productive. Early
August.
Oldmixon Free.—Uniformly large ; creamy white,
partially covered with bright red; flesh white, red-
dish at the pit, tender, rich and juicy. One of the
best and most reliable ; populareverywhere. Last
of August.
Reeves’ Favorite (Red Neck).—Large, round ;
yellow, with red cheek ; flesh yellow and of excel-
lent quality. One of the finest and most reliable yel-
low peaches. Tree hardy and prolific. September.
Stump the World.—Large ; white, with bright-
red cheek ; flesh white, juicy and of high quality ;
very productive and profitable. One of the most
popular white-fleshed peaches wherever known.
Should be in all collections. Early September.
QUINCES.
Plant ro feet apart each way—435 trees per acre.
First-class, each, 35c.;
Borgeat Quince.
doz., $3.50.
Orange.—The well-known and popular variety
known also as the Apple Quince. Large, roundish,
of a rich golden yellow, and of fine quality. Pro-
ductive and profitable w ‘hen properly grown. Early.
Champion.—The finest late variety. Extremely
hardy, of stout, rugged, upright growth; a profuse,
regular and early bearer. ‘The fruit is large, obo-
vate- -pyriform in shape, and of a lively yellow color,
very showy and handsome. Flesh tender and rich
in flavor. Ripens about two weeks later than the
Orange Quince and will keep until Christmas.
Borgeat.—A great improvement upon the popt-
lar Orange Quince, by reason of its large size,
beautiful “golden color, early ripening, and pro-
ductiveness. The tree isa stronger grower than the
Champion, with an abundance of large, dark-green
leaves, begins bearing at an early age and continues
to produce each year “Fully twice as many quinces
as the Orange. The fruit is of great size, almost
round, with a wide open basin, a brilliant golden-
yellow color all over, and cooks tender without any
hard lumps, is rich and aromatic; of the very high-
est quality. It ripens fully three weeks in advance
of Champion, and a week to ten days earlier than
Orange, and is a splendid keeper.
Racine Co., Wis., April 23, 1903.
The plants ordered of you have arrived in good condition,
and are very nice plants and entirely satisfactory.
JOHN B. SIMMONS,
WESTCHESTER, Co., N. Y., Nov. 30, 1903.
My strawberries aoe I got of you are doing splendid, and
hope in Spring to get some more.
CHARLES E, PETERSON.
2D J. Pee LOVETT IgE SLO Vil Re Nee)
APPLES.
$12.00
SUMMER.
Early Harvest ( Vellow Harvest, Sour Bough).—
Medium size; bright straw color. Fine for table
or cooking. August.
Red Astrachan.—Large; deep crimson; flesh
white, of a rich acid flavor; very productive.
August.
Sweet Bough (Zarly Bough, Sweet Harvest).—
Large; pale yellow; tender and sweet; a very
profitable variety. September.
Yellow Transparent.—Medium ; pale, creamy-
yellow; smooth waxen skin; excellent quality ;
very productive. August.
AUTUMN.
Duchess of Oldenburg.—A beautiful Russian
Apple. Large; yellow-streaked with red; very pro-
ductive. September.
Fall Pippin.—Large; yellowish-green; tender and
mellow; very high quality. October.
Gravenstein.—Large; yellow, nearly covered with
dull red, rich, crisp, sub-acid; profitable. Septem-
ber and October.
Maiden’s Blush. — Large; waxen-yellow, with
bright carmine cheek; flesh white and tender; a
very productive variety. October.
WINTER.
Baldwin.— Large, roundish; dark red, sub-acid,
good. A popular and profitable variety. Decem-
ber to April.
Ben Davis (New York Pippin).—Large; nearly
all red; rather poor quality; extra good keeper,
prolific. December to March.
Fallawater (Zulpehocken, Pound, etc.) — Very
large; dull red; of good quality; productive, good
bearer. December to March.
Jonathan.—Fruit medium or small, roundish,
skin yellow, nearly covered with a lively red; fine-
grained; very tender and of fine flavor. Novem-
ber to April.
King (of Tompkins County). — Large; yellow-
striped and splashed bright read; juicy, with a fine
rich flavor. November to March.
Newtown Pippin.— Celebrated for its excellent
quality and long keeping; requires high culture for
the best results. November to June.
Northern Spy.—Large; greenish-yellow, striped
red; rich, superior quality; a good keeper. No-
vember to February.
Rome Beauty. — Large; yellow, shaded with
bright red; very profitable. November to April.
Rhode Island Greening.— Large; yellowish-green;
tender, juicy and rich; an abundant bearer. No-
vember to March.
Roxbury Russet.—Medium to large; greenish-
russet; productive; valuable for its long keeping.
January to June.
Wealthy.—A variety from Minnesota; healthy,
hardy and very productive; skin smooth, shaded
with red in the sun; flesh white, fine, tender and
juicy. November to January.
Winesap.—Medium,; dark red, crisp, juicy; extra
good; productive, profitable. December to May.
York Imperial (/ohuson’s Fine Winter).—Medium
to large; greenish-yellow, nearly covered with
bright red; flesh firm and juicy; vigorous grower
and very productive. November to March.
Plant 30 feet apart each way—48s trees per acre. First-class, 5} to 7 ft., each, 25c.; doz., $2.50; 100,
MISSING LINK APPLE.
A Wonderful Keeper.
There is and always has been a great need of an
apple that is pre-eminently a long keeper and at
the same time attractive and of good quality.
Apples from cold storage are not popular; they
lose flavor and soon rot when exposed to the outer
air. Ben Davis and its class are too coarse in flesh
and poor in flavor to give satisfaction. This apple,
which has been named Missing Link, possesses the
desired qualifications in a remarkable degree and
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by its extraordinary long-keeping properties links
one year with another. The fruit is large, oblong,
flattened at ends, rich, golden yellow with crimson
cheek; and so smooth and beautiful as to appear to
be made of wax; flesh yellowish, tender, juicy,
aromatic; improving with age. Will keep twelve
months in perfect condition in any ordinary cellar,
keeping in good condition longer, better and with
less care than potatoes. The tree is a rapid, vigor-
ous grower of symmetrical form; an early and
regular bearer, fruiting freely at four years from
planting. Its branches are so well shouldered that
it does not break down or split in wind storms.
An apple that will keep so long in good condition
and of such good quality, with a vigorous tree of
such early bearing propensity, is surely the variety
so much desired. At each of the annual meetings
for the years 1897, 1898, and 1899, the Illinois State
Horticultural Society awarded First Premium to
the Missing Link as the. best new apple; a body
composed of the most progressive horticulturists
and fruit growers of the State. First class, each,
50c.; doz., $5.00.
CRAB-APPLES.
First class, each, 25c.; doz., $2.50.
General Grant.—Fruit large, round, very dark
red; flesh white and tender; excellent for dessert.
October.
Hyslop.—Large, roundish, deep red, with blue
bloom; flesh yellowish, tender, excellent; very
popular. November.
Transcendent. — Large, yellow, nearly covered
with red; fine quality and very productive. October.
HANCOCK Co., ME., May 5, 1903.
My order from your nursery came on last Saturday in fine
condition. I thank you for sending such very desirable plants.
Mary C. AUSTIN.
CLARK Co., Ky., May 8, 1903.
Your plants came all right.
thanks,
Large and nice ones. Many
Mrs, LizziE H. Gay,
a ade eee 2 TEP EESSIL VER. N. .J.
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PEARS.
Plant Standards 20 ft. apart each way—zso8 trees per acre. Dwarfs 7 to zo ft. apart.
Dwarf pears are budded on quince stocks, and although valuable for those who have but limited
space for planting, yet are by no means so reliable or productive as standard trees.
will form what are known as “‘half-standards,’’
which are usually productive and profitable.
If planted deep, they
Dwarf
pears must be given high and careful culture and pruned annually.
STANDARD, first class, 5 to 6 ft., each, 30c.; doz., $3.00; 100, $15.00.
DwarF, first class, 33 to 5 ft., each, 25c.; doz., $2.50; 100, $12.00.
The varieties with the letter D following the name I can supply both as Dwarfs and Standards.
They all produce showy fruit and are the kinds that succeed best upon the quince.
ROSSNEY PEAR.
A superb pear; one of the handsomest and best
yet produced. It is exceptionally fine in quality,
and its large size, perfect form and creamy yellow
skin with crimson blush, render it exceedingly
beautiful and attractive. The flesh is tender and
creamy, with no hard spots, and the core is un-
usually small; when fully ripe very juicy and sweet
with a superior flavor. The tree is hardy and pro-
ductive, astrong grower. Jt equals the Bartlett in
every way, and 1s especially valuable by reason of
wuts ripening two weeks later. Sucha valuable pear
is decidedly an acquisition to the home orchard,
and will give great profit to market growers. (.See
illustration, much reduced.) Fine first-class stand-
ards, each, 50c.; doz., $5.00.
SUMMER.
Bartlett (D.).—Large; skin lemon-yellow, with
soft blush on sunny side. A heavy and regular
bearer; quality excellent. September.
Clapp’s Favorite (D.).—Large; pale yellow, crim-
son on sunny side, sprinkled with brown dots;
quality fine, with a rich flavor. August.
Koonce.—Large; yellow with red cheek, rich,
buttery, good; a productive early variety. July.
AUTUMN.
Duchesse d’Angouleme (D.).— Very large;
dull greenish yellow, spotted with russet; ex-
cellent flavor. One of the best dwarf varieties.
October.
Flemish Beauty (D.).—Large; pale yellow, mar-
bled with light russet; very juicy. October.
Howell (D.).—Large; waxen yellow, with fine
red cheek; quality excellent, and an early bearer.
Keiffer.—lLarge; skin golden yellow, sprinkled
with small dots, and often tinted red on sunny side;
flesh coarse but juicy and quite good if properly
ripened. An early bearer and very profitable.
October.
Louise Bonne De Jersey (D.).—Large; yellow
overspread with brownish red, juicy, melting, rich.
October.
Seckel (D.).—Small; skin rich yellowish brown;
flesh very fine-grained, sweet, juicy; quality the
best. September and October.
Sheldon (D.).—Medium to large ; yellowish rus-
set, melting, juicy, delicious ; vigorous. October.
WINTER.
Beurre d’Anjou (D.).—Large; russety- yellow,
shaded with crimson; rich and delicious. Valuable
for table or market. November and December
Lawrence.—Fruit medium; lemon-yellow, dotted
with brown dots, melting sugary. Productive.
November.
MULBERRIES.
Downing.—The finest of all the Mulberries, form-
ing a splendid shade tree, shapely and compact; of
rapid growth, with large, deep-green foliage, rend-
ering it a handsome shade tree. The fruit is very
abundant, large, sweet, delicious and refreshing,
and borne from July until late in Autumn. It is
entirely free from the mawkish, clogging sweetness
of other Mulberries. It is especially desirable for
planting in small grounds, furnishing both fruit and
shade. Handsome trees, first-class, 50c.; 3 for
$1.25.
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PLUMS.
Plant from 16 to 18 feet apart each way—134 or 170 trees per acre.
JAPANESE VARIETIES.
First class) 5 to 6 feet) each 2be= doze p2i00-
100, $15.00
Medium, 3 to & feet, each, 20c.; doz., $2.00; 100,
$10.00.
Abundance.—Large; skin lemon-yellow, shaded
with dark carmine; flesh orange-yellow, of rich
flavor and highly perfumed. An annual and
abundant bearer. Early.
Burbank.—Large, nearly globular; clear cherry
red, with lilac bloom; flesh deep yellow and very
sweet. Tree vigqrous and an early bearer.
Chabot.—Medium; brick-red color, juicy and
sweet. A desirable variety.
Hale.—The largest of all; orange-yellow, nearly
covered with cherry-red; flesh yellow, firm, de-
licious; a good keeper. Late.
Red June.— Medium to large, deep purplish-red,
with handsome bloom; flesh yellow, firm and of
the best quality. A good market variety. Very
early.
Wickson.—A strong upright grower, and one of
the best Japan plums. Very large, deep cherry
red, very juicy with small pit. Valuable for its
good keeping qualities. Late.
EUROPEAN VARIETIES.
These varieties should be planted on heavy soil.
First class, 5 to 7 ft., each, 40c.; doz., $4.00.
Bavay’s Green Gage (eine Claude de Bavay).—
Fruit large, roundish oval; skin greenish, marked
with red in the sun, flesh yellow, juicy, rich. Tree
vigorous aud productive. September.
Bradshaw (lack Imperial).—Very large; dark
violet-red, juicy, vigorous, productive. A popular
variety. August.
Coe’s Golden Crop.—Large and handsome, light
yellow, firm, rich and sweet; a good bearer. Sep-
tember.
German Prune.—A large, long, oval variety,
dark purple; esteemed for drying; good grower
and productive. September.
Imperial Gage (Princess Jmperial).—Fruit large,
oval; skin pale green; flesh juicy, sweet and rich.
Very productive. August.
Lombard.—Medium, oval; violet-red, juicy and
pleasant. Vigorous and productive. A valuable
market variety. August.
Moore’s Arctic. — Remarkable for hardiness.
Medium, dark purple, with a fine flavor. One of
the most profitable for market. August.
Quackenboss.—Large, deep purple, flesh some-
what coarse, juicy and sprightly. Productive.
September.
Shipper’s Pride. — Large, dark purple, very
showy, measuring two inches in diameter ; fine,
juicy and sweet. Good market variety. Septem-
ber.
Shropshire Dam.ron.—Superior to the common
Damson, better grower and bearer, dark purple,
best for preserving; quality fine. September.
Yellow Egg (Magnum Bonum).—Very large,
deep gold color, with a white bloom, juicy, some-
what acid, but excellent for cooking. August.
GOLDEN JAPAN.
_ The Abundance Plum, which was named and
introduced by me to American growers, has sus-
tained the claims made for it when first offered. It
is not only the first reliable curculio-proof variety
and the forerunner of the host of Japanese plums
which have since appeared, but has done much
toward making plum culture popular and profit-
able in many parts of the United States where
plums were never before successfully grown. Of
the great number of Japanese plums which have
appeared since the advent of the Abundance,
Golden Japan is the only one that is really superior
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to it. It is of mammoth size, much larger than
Abundance, of firmer, drier flesh, equally rich and
high in quality and ripens two weeks earlier. Fruit
is egg-shaped, of a beautiful golden yellow with
yellow flesh; does not rot upon the tree, is a good
keeper and is entirely curculio-proof—even more
so than Abundance. Treea strong, upright grower,
with abundant foliage, an early and marvelously
prolific bearer. ts fruitas grown in New Jersey
with but ordinary culture equals in size and beauty
the finest California plums and ts “‘ far and away”’
superior in quality. First class, each, 75c.; doz.,
$7.50.
CLIMAX.
Well named the ‘‘ King of Plums.’’ Very early,
of immense size; fruit heart-shaped, dark red; tree
vigorous and productlve. A most promising new
variety. First-class, each, 60c.; doz., $6.00.
FRANKLIN Co., PA., April 17, 1903. ; Ye,
The gooseberry bushes came to hand in good condition,and
are very satisfactory. J. P. KEEFER.
7 cee ee LIT ELE SILVER, ‘N. J.
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CHERRIES.
Plant Hearts and Bigarreaus 20 feet apart each way ; Dukes and Morellos 12 to 15 feet.
Cherries will not succeed on wet soil.
even more unlike the class Duke and Morellos or ‘
fruit.
First class, each, 40c.; doz., $4.00.
HEARTS AND BIGARREAUS.
Black Eagle.—Large, purplish-black; flesh pur-
plish-crimson, tender, juicy, with a rich, high flavor.
Very vigorous grower. July.
Black Tartarian—Very large; purplish-black;
juicy, very rich, of excellent flavor. Strong grower
and productive. July.
Gov. Wood.—Very large; light yellow, shaded
with bright red; sweet and delicious. A vigorous
grower. Juhe.
Napoleon.—Largest size; pale yellow with bright
red cheek; firm, juicy and sweet. A rapid grower
and good bearer. June.
Rockport.— Large; clear red shaded with pale
amber; firm, juicy, sweet, excellent. June.
Windsor.—Canadian variety. Large, liver-col-
ored; flesh firm and of good quality; hardy and
prolific. July.
Yellow Spanish.—Very large; yellowish white,
tinted rose; juicy, rich, sweet; one of the best light-
colored varieties. June.
DIKEMAN.
This is a black cherry of the the Bigarreau type,
and ripens at a time when Sweet Cherries are very
scarce; hence commands good prices in market.
It is unexcelled as a producer; fruit very firm,
shipping and keeping so remarkably well that
these properties will make it a favorite among
growers. Jn color, sweetness and size we know of
nothing to compare with it. The original tree is
said to produce from 10 to 12 bushels of fruit ina
season. The fruit was on exhibition at the New
York State Fair, attracting the attention and admi-
ration of all. About the best Cherry introduced in
Many years. First class, each, 60c.; doz., $6.00.
The class Hearts and Bigarreaus or
‘sour cherries’’ in habit of tree and growth than in
The trees of the sweet class are to be preferred for shade, for which purpose they are excellent.
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‘sweet cherries’’ are
DUKES AND MORELLOS.
Dyehouse.—A very early and sure bearer; ripens
a week before Early Richmond. Very productive.
June.
Early Richmond ( arly May, Kentish, Pie Cherry).
—Medium, dark red; juicy, sprightly acid flavor.
One of the best acid varieties. Very productive
and unsurpassed for cocking. June.
English Morello.— Large; dark red, nearly black;
juicy and good. Very productive and one of the
best late varieties. August.
Louis Philippe.— Medium, roundish; rich, dark
purplish-red; flesh red; juicy, mild, sub-acid. July.
May Duke.—Large; bright red, melting, rich,
juicy, excellent; popular, reliable. Early.
Montmorency Ordinaire.—Large; red, acid
Cherry. Ten days later than Early Richmond.
Prolific and hardy. One of our best Cherries. June.
Ostheim.—Large; dark red; tender, juicy, pleas-
ant. Very hardy; vigorous grower and productive.
June.
CENTENNIAL,
The most remarkable characteristic of this superb
Cherry is its wonderful firmness of flesh; being so
enduring in texture that it remains in good condi-
tion for an unusually long time after gathered. In
addition to this valuable property the fruit is of im-
mense size, a beautiful amber, shaded red, with
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cious. It resembles its parent, Napoleon Bigar-
reau, In appearance, but is much larger, firmer and
finer in quality. The tree is a good grower, straight
and handsome, a regular and heavy annual bearer.
Ripens in mid-season, First class, each, 60c.; doz.,
$6.00.
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NUT TREES.
About every rural home there should be planted a few nut trees, uniting, as they do, the ornamental
and the useful.
They thrive everywhere and require no more care than apple or pear trees.
flundred rates of any will be given upon application.
CHESTNUTS.
Paragon.—The finest of all Chestnuts, and the
most regular and abundant bearer; in fine quality
and flavor far superior to all the other large sorts.
The nuts are very large, three to five in a burr,
plump and rounded, as shown in illustration, with
flesh exceptionally sweet, fine-grained, rich and
meaty; being entirely free from the chalky, bitter
flavor of most other large-fruited varieties. It ap-
proaches very closely the American Sweet Chest-
nut in quality and is par excellence the Chestnut
for the home grounds. The tree is a rapid grower,
very hardy, comes into bearing when very young
and yields enormous crops annually. The illus-
tration here of the tree in bearing is from a photo-
graph of one on my grounds takenat five years old.
The illustration of nuts is from nature and is abso-
lutely true. It makes a tree of but medium size
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and is admirably adapted to planting on the lawn
or on grounds of limited extent. Grafted trees at
four years old have each produced a bushel of nuts
which sold wholesale at ten dollars a bushel.
Paragon was formerly known as Great American,
originated in Pennsylvania, and is a cross between
the American Chestnut and some European variety.
Seedling trees are not reliable. I offer only grafted
trees. 4 to 5 ft., each, $1.00; doz., $10.00; 5 to 7
ft., each, $1.25; doz., $12.50.
Japan Giant.—Entirely distinct from either the
European or our American Chestnut, and the
largest and best of the Japanese varieties. The
nuts are enormous in size, two inches or more
across, two to three ina burr, smooth and hand-
some, bright mahogany in color, quality good.
The tree comes into bearing very early, often at
two and three years old, and yields heavily. The
foliage is long and narrow, like that of the peach,
dark green, making a very ornamental lawn tree.
Its early bearing and great productiveness of such
immense nuts are the wonder and admiration of
all who see them. 4 to 5ft., each, 30c.; doz., $3.50.
6 to8 ft., each, 50c.; doz., $5.00; 8 to 10 ft., each,
75c.; doz., $7.50.
American or Sweet.—The popular natiye Chest-
nut of the woods, dear to the heart of American
youth. Though but small in
size, the nuts are unsurpassed
in sweetness and delicacy of
flavor. A strong grower,
forming a lofty shade tree
and appropriate for roadside
or avenue planting. 4 to 5
ft., each, 25c.; doz., $2.50;
6 to: Sit, seach, Joe doz
$3.50; 10 to 12 ft., each, 50c.;
doz., $5.00.
Spanish or Marron.—A val-
uable tree both for ornament
and fruit. Thenutsare those
to be seen in fruit stores. 2 to 3 ft., each, 25c.;
doz., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., each, 35c.; doz., $3.50.
PECAN.
Thin-shelled.—Pecan trees are exceedingly prof-
itable, producing annually large crops of fine nuts.
Seedling trees are unreliable and do not come into
bearing for many years. Grafted trees come into .
bearing in four to five years, and thrive wherever
the Hickory succeeds, forming large, symmetrical
shadetrees. The nuts are oblong, very thin-shelled,
with large, crisp and sweet kernels. The trees |
offer are grafted from a superior and hardy variety,
the nuts being very large and exceptionally thin-
shelled. Grafted, 3 to 4-ft., each, $1.00; doz.,
$10.00. WALNUT.
English, Persian
or Madeira Nut.—
The popular Walnut
of the stores, known
under all of these
names. It is a vig-
orous grower, of
easy culture, and is
hardy as far north
as New York. It
yields abundantly,
and the nuts fall
from the hulls when
ripe. The shells are
thin and the kernels
exceedingly sweet,
tender, meaty and
delicious. 2 to 3 ft., each, 25c.; doz., $2.50; 3 to 4
ft., each, 85c.; doz., $8.50,
This charming and widely varied class
of plants possesses a value and affords an
abiding interest and pleasure given by no
other. They are now rapidly regaining their
proper place in the estimation of discriminating flower lovers; after having been obscured for a time
by the passing craze for the gaudy and tender bedding plants used in ribbon beds. When once planted
they increase in strength and beauty each successive year, becoming thus a permanent investment.
Such great improvements have been made of late years in these plants that many of them can hardly
be recognized as the old-fashioned flowers of our youthful days. Their hardiness, ease of culture,
profusion and continuity of bloom, great beauty of both flower and foliage, combine to render
them the most satisfactory of all plants. They succeed admirably upon all sorts of soil and in any
situation that is not too greatly shaded. in preparing a bed or border for them, remember they are
heavy feeders and are to remain undisturbed for years; and therefore make the soil rich and deep.
Arrange the plants in clumps and masses, rather than in scattered specimens; placing the tall grown
varieties at the rear or centre of the beds, as the case may be, and the dwarf ones at the front. Apply
in Autumn.a covering of manure; which fork under lightly in the Spring. I cannot too strongly urge
the planting of these delightful plants in the garden and lawn; indeed, the herbaceous border should be
an indispensable feature of every country home.
A landscape gardener of wide experience, in writing of Hardy Herbaceous Plants, says: ‘‘ The
almost entire exclusion of the great wealth of hardy plants from American gardens in favor of a feav,
hardly a score of tender ones, has so impoverished them of all real beauty as to make them monoto-
nous. In almost every garden are seen the same stereotyped carpet and ribbon beds, mere lines of
color, that are unchanging during their season of four months as the patterns of carpets, and that perish
entirely with the first frost. The entire labor and expense is renewed the next season, and the annual
outlay is only limited by one’s willingness or ability to pay.”’
My collection is one of the finest in the country, from which I have selected the few general favorites
here offered. Those in need of a quantity of any variety will please write for special prices. Ad/-here
offered will be sent by mail, if desired, at prices affixed for each and dozen at hundred rates by freight or
express at purchaser s expense. The prices quoted are for good shipping plants. Prices for large, undi-
vided clumps will be given upon application, stating varieties and number of each desired.
AQUILEGIA. Columbine.
Glandulosa, Grigor’s Hybrids.—The finest and
handsomest of all the Columbines, a rare and
beautiful species. These hybrids are wonderfully
effective in grace and beauty with their immense
long-spurred flowers of the richest blue imaginable,
surmounted by five short petals of pure white, deli-
cately marked with ultramarine, and hanging grace-
fully on tall stems. Splendid for the border or for
cutting, ard they succeed in any ordinary garden
soil. Late Spring andSummer. Each, 15c.; doz.,
$1.50.
ARABIS ALPINA. Rock Cress.
A charming little rock plant of low and tufted
habit, covered with a mass of pure white, fragrant
flowers, borne in large heads, from early Spring to : ’
midsummer; thrives in dry places, Each, 10c.; ‘4NCASTER Co.. Pa., April 2, 1903.
I received the box of plants by express yesterday, and I am
doz,, $1,00; 100, $6.00, very much pleased with them. CHAS. MAKINSON,
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ANEMONE JAPONICA.
Japanese Anemone or Windflower.
Among the most beautiful and valuable of hardy
perennials; highly ornamental in foliage, and
blooming continuously and excessively from Au-
gust until frost. The flowers are large, exceedingly
pure in color, and chaste, surpassing in beauty the
Cosmos, of great substance, on long stems and
wonderfully graceful.
in Autumn. Splendid for border or rock garden.
Alba.—Flowers large, single, pure white with
yellow stamens, very beautiful and chaste. Each,
12c.; doz:, $1.25.
Elegantissima.—A new and superb variety of
unusual vigor and great blooming propensity. The
flowers are large, made up of two distinct sets of
petals and are of a most beautiful satiny rose color,
of charming appearance. See illustration on last
page of cover. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
Lady Ardilaun.—Even finer than A/éa ,; the flow-
ers being large, more numerous, pure white with
broad, overlapping petals and extra tall stiff stems.
A most profuse bloomer and grand acquisition.
See illustration on last page of cover. Each, 12c.;
doz., $1.25.
Queen Charlotte.—Splendid flowers of extra large
size, often 4 inches across, semi-double and of a
beautiful pink color; exceedingly attractive. It
blooms earlier than the others and should be planted
with them to precede them. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Rosea superba.— Valuable especially for its fine
form and beautiful, delicate, light-rose color.
Each, Loe:: doz.7 ol.50.
Whirlwind.— A semi-double form of A/ba and
even more free-flowering. Flowers large, from 2
to 3 inches across, having several rows of pure
white petals and very lasting. See zJlustration.
Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
ACHILLEA. Milfoil.
_ Millefolium Roseum, ‘‘ Cerise Queen.”’—Superb
in the border and for cutting. Large, broad flower
heads on long slender
SESE stems in great profusion
RY cea from June to November.
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aa law He ae exceedingly
Aigecemon SLO AD asting, either cut or on
SE SY) oe rays the Rebs Foliage dark
FN 2| Soe, |e green, finely cut, almost
SAG ag as airy and attractive as
Moe a Maiden’s Hair Fern.
as pa Ba.,. Wes doze eel25:
oe 100, $8.00.
A] Ptarmica fl. pl. ‘‘ The
Pearl,”,—Excessively
free-flowering; beautiful
clusters of pure white
flowers, perfectly double,
all Summer. Excellent
for cutting and for ceme-
tery planting. Ea., 10c.,
ue doz., $1.00.
<<; ADLUMIA CIR-
Soe RHOSA.
S35 Mountain Fringe.
Esew? A beautiful and grace-
. ful climber, with foliage as
airy as a Maiden’s Hair Fern and handsome droop-
ing flowers of tubular shape and delicate flesh-color
in large clusters, A great bloomer. Each, 12c.
Unsurpassed for cut flowers ~
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ANTHEMIS TINCTORIA.
Golden Marguerite.
A fine bushy plant of about two feet high, with
dark-green, finely-cut foliage and clear, golden
yellow flowers in great profusion from June till
frost; always conspicuous and attractive. Succeeds
in the poorest soil. Good for cutting. Each, 10c.;
doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
ARISAEMA TRIPHYLLUM.
Jack in the Pulpit.
An interesting and showy plant for moist places,
belonging to the Arum family. Flowers green,
variegated with dark purple and whitish spots, and
with large leaves. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00.
ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA.
Butterfly Weed.
A striking and showy plant, well worthy of more
extensive cultivation, bearing numerous large, com-
pact flat heads of brilliant orange-yellow flowers tn
Summer and Autumn. Very effective in masses.
Baehe 2c.) doz, ble 25:
ASTILBE.
Astilbe (Sf77za) Japonica.—Handsome, dark-
green, finely-cut, fern-like foliage and bushy habit,
with enormous spikes of feathery, creamy-white
flowers in dense, showy panicles; during early
Summer. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00.
Astilbe Japonica compacta.--Similar to the above,
but of dwarfer habit and spikes of bloom set more
densely and compact. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
PROVIDENCE Co.,R.I., May 7, 1903. j
The plants ordered arrived Monday all right and in fine con-
dition. Many thanks for extras. Wo. H. CHILDs.
MONTGOMERY Co., Pa., April 27, 1903.
Stock received in fine condition and extra good.
J. W. ROHRMAN,
tet ONE! PULTE, SILVER,
ASTERS (Hardy Perennial).
Michaelmas Daisies.
« These handsome late-flowering hardy plants are
justly esteemed for their showy and profuse bloom,
which comes ata time when few hardy plants are
in flower. They form splendid border plants, tall
New England Rose Aster.
and dwarf, and the flowers are exceedingly useful
for cutting and for decorations. They bloom ex-
cessively from September up to freezing weather.
The kinds I offer are distinct and exceedingly fine,
especially the New England Aster, which is the
best of them all, and should be in every collection.
BELLIS PERENNIS.
English Daisy.
Snowball.—Charming little border plants, with
handsome, double, pure white flowers in Spring.
Longfellow.—Identical with the above, except
that the flowers are bright pink.
Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00.
BOLTONIA. False Chamomile.
Tall-growing and showy border plants, produc-
ing amass of beautiful Aster-like flowers during
late Summer and Autumn. Exceedingly valuable
for planting among shrubbery and very useful for
cutting.
Asteroides.—Pure white flowers in great numbers,
producing acloud of bloom. Exceedingly effective.
Latisquamae.—Sliell-pink, with centres of golden-
yellow, resembling an Aster. Showy and very
beautiful.
Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 1€0, $6.00,
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Coombe Fishacre.—Large flowers, faint blush,
almost white; an early and very free bloomer. 2 ft.
Dandy.— Porcelain blue, in loose, open clusters.
Midseason. 1% to 2 ft.
Edith. — Light porcelain blue, almost white, open
and flat; early and profuse. 23 to 3 ft.
Esme.—Pure white; early and profuse. 1 ft.
Flora.—Rosy lavender; midseason, dwarf and
stocky. 9 to 12 inches.
Formosissimus.—Rosy purple; flowers very pro-
fuse, covering the entire plant, stocky and dense;
late. 13 to 2 ft.
F. W. Burbidge.—Light porcelain blue, large,
loose flower; early. 13 to 2 ft.
Grace.—Rosy blue and lace-like; slender and
graceful; early. 25 ft.
Isabel.—Lavender, in large clusters; very early
and profuse. 2 ft.
Laevis floribundus.—Bright celestial blue; very
profuse; midseason. Extra fine. 2 to 25 ft.
Madonna.—Snowy white; profuse; very early.
2 to 3 ft.
Mont Blanc.—White ; very early. 3 ft.
Mrs. Richards.—Rosy pink; small flowers in great
numbers; midseason. 23 ft.
Novae Anglae rosea (.Vew England Rose Aster).
—The finest of all the hardy Asters. Very showy,
exceedingly strong-growing and _ free-flowering,
presenting a mass of bright rosy-pink flowers, in
large clusters during late Summer and Autumn.
Novelty.— Bright rosy pink, small flowers in great
masses; midseason. Extra fine. 2 ft.
Pulcherrima.—Light blue, small but very numer-
ous; early. 14 to 2 ft.
Purity.—Pure white, large, loose, open flowers;
early and fine. 2 to 8 ft.
St. Brigid.— Lavender blue in thick, branching
clusters; very early; dwarf. One of the most beau-
tiful. 12 to 15 inches.
Theodora.— Pale porcelain blue, large, loose flow-
ers; early. 13 to 2 ft.
W. J. Grant.—Porcelain, with reddish centre,
very numerous, covering the bush; late. 2 to 3 ft.
Wood Nymph.—Celestial blue; very free; late.
Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $7.00.
Boltonia latisquame,
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BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS.
False Indigo.
Handsome border plant, three feet high, with
dark-green, dense foliage and numerous large,
showy spikes of dark-blue bloom during Summer.
Very ornamental and effective. Each, 12c.; doz.,
$1.25.
BOCCONIA CORDATA.
Tall andstately plant, with large, terminal plumes
of white flowers on stems six to eight feet high.
Exceedingly ornamental, and blooms continuously
throughout July and August. Especially valuable
for planting among shrubbery. Bach, A2c.- doz:
$1.25.
CAMPANULA. Bell-flower.
Persicaefolia grandiflora.—A superb variety, of
vigorous growth
and erect, graceful
habit. Tall stems
covered with nu-
merous large, bell-
shaped flowers of
light porcelain
blue all Summer
long. -Each,..1.2c:-
doz., $1.25.
Alba.—-A variety
of the above, pro-
ducing pure white
and exactly like it
in every other
way. Each, lic.;
doz., $1.50.
Media ( Cazfer-
bury Bells).—An
old - fashioned fa-
vorite, blooming
ICC iSysea ely.
throughout July,
with a profusion of
lovely bell-shaped
flowers of various
colors. Each, 12c. ;
doze-5/G1225= 1100,
$8.00.
palo
Persicefolia grandifiora.
CLEMATIS.
Davidiana (4ush Clematis).—Large clusters of
beautiful, fragrant, Hyacinth-like flowers of deep
porcelain-blue from July to September. A constant
bloomer. Plant attains a height of 2 to 8 ft. Each,
2c. doze ole25:
Integrifolia Durandi.—Large, deep indigo blue,
flowers in July and August. A hybrid between the
herbaceous and large-flowering type, of semi-climb-
ing habits and a decided acquisition. Each, 30c.
CONVALLARIA MAJALIS.
Lily of the Valley.
Meillez’s Revelation. A great improvement of
the ordinary strain of this charming flower. It is
of great size and vigor, thrives under all conditions;
as well in sunlight as in partial shade and its beau-
tiful sprays are more numerous. Flowers bell-
shaped, delicate, pure white and of exquisite
fragrance. Especially suitable and valuable for
cemetery planting. Each, 10c.; doz., $1,00,
J.T LOVETT, EV Pease vais op fe
COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA.
Golden Wave.
The best yellow hardy plant for massing; inces-
sant in bloom, and so rich and intense in color as
to attract all beholders, It forms a compact clump
of upright habit, 2 to 8 ft. high, and the flowers are
very large, of a dazzling golden yellow and on
slender stems of a foot long. Splendid for cutting.
The true variety begins to flower early in June and
continues in bloom until frost. Each, 10c.; doz..,
$1.00; 100, $6.00.
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM.
Giant Daisy.
Prince Henry Daisy.— Produces the largest flow-
ers of this class and in great numbers; wonderfully
decorative, measuring 4 inches and more in diam-
Shasta Daisy.
eter when fully open, with clear white petals and
bright yellow centres on strong stiff stems. The
flowers are splendid for cutting and last a long
time. It blooms from midsummer until frost,
Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00,
: W222 LOVETT LIPEEE SILVER,
Shasta Daisy.— Luther Burbank’s wonderful
hybrid Daisy, remarkable for its great size, grace
and beauty. The flowers are of great substance,
often 4 inches across, very numerous petals of pure
glistening white and bright yellow centre, on strong
stems ; graceful and elegant. It blooms incessantly
for several months and is extra fine for cutting;
keeping well for a long time. (See z/lustration,
page 30.) Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
These are varieties of the popular late-flowering
Chrysanthemums, selected for absolute hardiness
and are the best for out-door planting. They yield
an immense profusion of bloom late in the season,
when other flowers have been destroyed by frost.
A desirable and useful acquisition to any garden.
I can furnish fine plants under color as follows:
Maroon, Light Pink, Dark Pink, Salmon, Yellow,
White. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
DELPHINIUM. Larkspur...
The perennial Larkspurs are among the most
showy, beautiful and useful of border plants, and
those here offered are the finest and best of their
class. Tall flower-spikes and handsome foliage,
blooming incessantly all Summer.
Kelway's Hybrids ( Plant.’.
Hybridum.—Handsome tall spikes of clustered
bloom, from three to five feet, of extremely varied
colors, mostly blue, in great numbers throughout
Summer. They make a grand display of color.
Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00.
_Hybridum (‘‘ Ke/way’s Strain’’).—These splen-
did Larkspurs are justly celebrated for their supe-
rior merit, combining immense size of flower with
great beauty of color. Their superb spikes are
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Kelway's Hybrid Delphinium ( Flower).
from five to six feet high, densely clothed for more
than half their length with exquisite bloom as
closely set as on a good Hyacinth spike, in various
shades of blue, from very light to very dark, with
others of deep indigo and violet, lustred with
metallic hues. They bloom constantly all Summer,
and nothing can be finer for cutting or more effec-
tive in the border than these magnificent flowers.
(See illustration.) Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50; 100,
$10.00.
Delphinium (‘‘ Queen of Blues’’).—A superb va-
riety, throwing up tall spikes of heavy bloom of
deep rich blue. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS.
Bleeding Heart.
An old favorite, blooming very freely in Spring
and early Summer. Beautiful heart-shaped flow-
ers of pale crimson and silvery white in graceful,
drooping racemes of a foot or more and abundant,
fern-like foliage. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
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DESMODIUM PANDULIFLORUM. Bush Trefoil.
when there is a dearth of bloom upon the lawn and in
valuable for massing and planting with shrubbery.
year-old plants, each, 25c.; doz., $2.50.
DIANTHUS. Hardy Pinks.
The hardy Garden or Clove Pinks are charming
plants for the border or for edging, blooming with
great intensity during the whole of Summer, with
large double flowers of delightful fragrance. Inval-
uable for cutting.
Her Majesty.—Of the largest size, pure white,
with rich, clove fragrance, and so numerous as to
form a perfect sheet of bloom.
Napoleon III.—Large, bright crimson, attractive
and beautiful; highly perfumed and very fine.
Marguerite,—A new strain of Carnations, bloom-
ing incessantly all Summer until frost. The flow-
ers are large, double, with delightful Spicy fra-
grance and of a great variety of colors. Hardy
with a slight protection of salt hay or stable litter
during Winter. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
ERYNGIUM AMETHYSTINUM.
Unique and effective; with finely cut foliage and
flower-heads, somewhat similar in appearance to
the Thistle, of shining amethyst-blue, in Summer
and Autumn. The flowers may be cut and dried
for Winter bouquets. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
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An exceedingly
attractive and ef-
fective shrubby
plant, with finely-
divided foliage and
large, long, droop-
ing clusters of
showy, reddish-
purple pea-like
flowers, along the
branches in great
masses; during
late Summer and
Autumn: jee
plant ts literally a
cloud of bloom, and
being such a bright
and pleasing color,
a and coming as it
OR Ak CA ya does ata season
the border, it is of the greatest value. Especially
Strong plants, each, 15c.; doz,, $1.50; heavy two-
EUPHORBIA COROLLATA.
Very ornamental, with beautiful, small, milk-
white flowers, borne in sprays, on tall branches
from July to October. Very desirable for bouquets
and vases.
Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00.
FUNKIA. Plantain Lily. Day Lily.
Ornamental and beautiful in both foliage and
For best effects
bloom, and succeeds everywhere.
should be planted in
groups.
Lancifolia undu-
lata vrieagata ( Var7-
egated Day Lily).—
Broad, wavy foliage,
conspicuously and
beautifully varie-
gated with pure
white. Fine for fo-
liage effects and for
edging. Each, 10c.;
doz., $1.00; 100,»
$6.00.
Ovata (Llue Day
Lily).—Handsome,
dark green, broad,
glossy foliage and eS
numerous tall stems . ;
clothed with blue, Vk aaa.
lily-like flowers, during July and August. Attractive
-and decorative at all times. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00.
Subcordata
(White Day AGA
Lily).—Ex- , Gd
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quisite flowers,
large, long and
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with delicious
fragrance, pro-
duced abun-
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stems though-
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Glossy foliage =
of bright light
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DIGITALIS, Foxglove.
Old-fashioned, Summer-flowering border plants,
handsome and showy, with large tubular flowers,
thickly clustered
on tall spikes.
They succeed
everywhere,
bloom profusely
and are splendid
for cutting.
Gloxinoides, —
An improved
strain. Heavily
clustered spikes
of large flowers,
ranging widely in
color, through
many shades—
from pure white
to deep pink. The
bloom is superb.
Purpurea,— The
flowers range in
color from purple
to white, with
throats variously
spotted and col-
ored and in dense spikes. The old, popular Fox-
glove. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00.
HELIANTHUS. Hardy Sunflower.
Popular, large, showy plants of the easiest cul-
ture, succeeding inall soils, exceedingly free-flower-
ing, splendid for border planting or in shrubberies
and valuable for cutflowers and for other decorative
purposes,
Multiflorus fl. pl.
Maximilianii.—5 to 7 ft. Large, single, showy
flowers of clear yellow, with several rows of petals
and very full centre, profusely produced during
Autumn and until severe frost. Exceedingly deco-
rative. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
Mollis (Downy Sunflower).—3 to 4 ft. Thick,
downy foliage of silvery white and large, single,
bright yellow flowers in great numbers from July
until September. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
Multiflorus fl. pl. (Double or Dahlia Sunflower).
—3to4ft. One of the most showy and effective
of all hardy plants, splendid for massing in the
border or planting among shrubbery. It forms a
compact bush, entirely covered with perfectly
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double, rich golden-yellow flowers, of the size and
form of fine Dahlias, from June until Winter. Each,
10.; doz., $1.00; 110, $6.00.
Multiflorus grandiplanus.— An improvement upon
the preceding in size, the flowers sometimes being
5 inches in diameter. The best of all. Each,
12c.; doz., $1.25.
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA.
Blanket Flower.
For gorgeous brilliancy and profusion of bloom
Srom June until frost this has no equal. The flow-
ers are large and of the deepest rich red with
maroon centre,
petals tipped
with orange and
marked with cir-
cles of crimson, orange
and scarlet, in various
shades. Its long stems
and endurance in good
condition render it valu-
able for cutting. Each,
10c. ; doz., $1.00; 100,
$6.00.
Grandiflora compacta.
—A new and fine variety
of dwarf, bushy habit,
rarely exceeding 15
inches high, very com-
pact and dense, covered
with brilliant flowers on — ,
stiff stems, of the rich =
and varied colors of the
above; all Summer and Autumn.
doz., $1.50.
HELENIUM. Sneezewort.
Autumnale grandicephalum stratum: — Large,
branching heads of flowers, rich orange-yellow
striped and blotched with deep crimson. Of truly
gorgeous appearance, and flowers very freely dur-
ing July and August. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
Fach, “1565
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HEMOROCALLIS. Day Lily.
Free-flowering, decorative plants for the mixed
border, shrubbery or elsewhere, with handsome
linear foliage and bearing large, lily-shaped flowers
in Summer; of various shades, from yellow to deep
copper color. Of easy culture, but thrives best on
rather moist soil.
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Dumortieri (Golden Day Lily). — Exceedingly
showy and effective; an excessive bloomer, with
large, handsome flowers of bright orange-yellow.
One of the best, and very useful for cut flowers.
Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00.
Fulva (Zawny Day Lily). —Flowers of deep
tawny orange yellow, borne in handsome clusters.
Each, J0c;. doz. $1.00;
Fulva fl. pl. (Kwanso). (Double Day Lily).—
Large, double flowers of rich, tawny orange-yellow
on tall stems. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
Thunbergii (Japanese Lemon Lily).—The finest of
its class; its bloom being so extremely beautiful,
abundant and continuous and blooms later than the
other sorts—in August and September. The flow-
ers are of a bright lemon-yellow, borne on long,
graceful stems and are delightfully fragrant. Very
Ae and useful for cutting. Each, 12c.; doz.,
$1.25,
IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS.
Evergreen Candytuft.
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A shrubby, low-growing plant with evergreen
foliage, completely covered in Spring with clusters
of pure white flowers, producing a delightful effect.
Especially valuable for the foreground of borders
and for rockwork; useful also for cutting. Each,
10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
DAVIDSON Co., TENN., April 4, 1903.
I beg to acknowledge receipt of the plants (strawberry, rasp-
berry, asparagus and rhubarb). They were in fine condition
and are now looking splendid. I shall heartily recommend
your firm to any one looking for satisfaction. Thank you for
promptness. WM. BLACKMORE.
J. Te LOVEET, LIPIG Sivas Ne ie
HIBISCUS. Rose Mallow.
Handsome, tall-growing border plants from three
to five feet, with very large, showy, open flowers
during the whole of Summer:
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Moscheutos Crimson Eye.
Moscheutos (Swamp Rose Mallow). — Large,
showy flowers of pale rosy-red, with darker eye in
centre, produced in great abundance. Each, 10ce
doz., $1.00.
Moscheutos Crimson Eye.—Immense flowers of
great beauty, often six inches or more across,
pure white, with a large spot of rich, velvety crimson
in the centre. Blooms very freely and succeeds
everywhere. Exceedingly decorative and especially
valuable for massing with shrubbery. Each, 10c.;
doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00.
Giant Yellow.—Wonderful in size of flower—the
largest of all—and very showy and attractive in
color, a bright canary-yellow, with velvety garnet
throat. Each, 5c.; doz., $1.50.
Manihot.—A_ Japanese variety, producing great
numbers of large flowers of rich, creamy yellow,
with a garnet band around the eye. Each, Ee
doz., $1.25.
HEUCHERA SANGUINEA.
Coral Bells.
Ornamental in foliage and beautiful in bloom.
The flowers are of brilliant coral red, borne in large,
open panicles on tall stems; very numerous and
strikingly graceful; allSummer. Each, l5c.; doz.,
$1.50.
LYSIMACHIA. Loosestrife.
Nummularia (Woneywort, Creeping Jenny).—A
prostrate trailer or creeper of rapid growth, espe-
cially valuable for covering the ground under trees
aud other shady places, where grass will not grow,
forming a dense carpet, brightened during Summer
by a profusion of yellow flowers. Valuable also
for rockeries, vases, etc. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00;
100, $3.50.
Punctata.—Grows from 2 to 3 ft. high with nu-
merous bright yellow flowers during Summer.
Bach. 12¢.2 doz. $l.2o,
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The vast improvement made in recent years in this popular flower, renders it now one of the finest
and most decorative of hardy plants.
They are invaluable for planting in the border or among shrub-
bery, or for grouping on thelawn; in fact there are few places where they may not be planted to great
advantage, their splendid spikes.of bloom standing out with great brilliancy and effectiveness.
Henderson’s Hybrid Everblooming Hollyhocks.—
This extremely valuable strain is a hybrid from two
distinct types and it is remarkable for its ever-
blooming propensity in addition to the large size
and beauty of its flowers. These are exceedingly
diverse in color, comprising very full double flow-
ers, semi-double, and single flowers with small,
double centres, whilst the petals of someare smooth
and others fringed and crimped. All are large and
many of them measure 5 inches across. In color
they range from the showy and rich maroon to the
dainty and delicate faintest blush through all the
intermediate shades with various colored throats
and markings. The plants are vigorous in growth
and branching in habit, bearing flower buds in
clusters along the spikes at the axils of the leaves
and these develop and expand in succession; thus
keeping up a continuous bloom from July until
frost. This everblooming character and the superb
flowers of such diversified form and color, render
it one of the most important acquisitions of recent
times. Everyone possessing even the smallest
garden spot should plant a few of them; nothing
will give greater satisfaction. Each, l5c.; doz.,
$1.50; 100, $10.00.
Double Hollyhocks (Lovet?’s Superb Strain).—
Separate colors; White, Yellow, Rose, Pink, Red,
Crimson, Dark Purple. {1 can confidently recom-
mend this strain as the bestin the country, unsur-
passed for brilliancy and purity of color and
perfection of form. Its tall, heavy spikes of large,
very double flowers of both delicate and rich colors
are most effective and beautiful. Each, 12c.; doz.,
$1.25; 100, $8.00.
Mixed.—The same as the above, but in mixed
colors. Doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
Single Hollyhocks.—These old-fashioned favor-
ites are again being largely planted, and are pre-
ferred by many for the beauty and decorative
appearance of their fine large, single flowers. I
can supply them in mixed colors only. Each, 10c.;
doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
Allegheny Hollyhocks.—These differ in style and
make-up of flower from the other class. They are
very large—seldom less than 5 inches across—
wrinkled and shredded so as to resemble silk lace
with delicately fringed petals; rich in color from
delicate shell-pink to the deepest ruby-red.
12c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00.
MYOSOTIS PALUSTRIS: SEMPER-
FLORENS. Forget-me-not.
Each,
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A charming little plant especially valuable for
the rockery or moist situations, completely covered
with lovely, small, pale-blue flowers from early
Summer until late in Autumn; exceedingly,con-
stant—always in flower. Of all the flowers of this
nature none are more beautiful or delicate and
none can give more pleasure, aside from the de-
lightful associations connected with this charming
flower. It should be in every garden. Each, 10c.;
doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00.
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS.
Perennial Pea.
A beautiful climbing plant
with pale - green foliage ;
splendid for trellis, stumps
of trees, etc. The flowers
are pea-like; deep rosy red,
produced in racemes at the
axils of the leaves, in great
abundance all Summer. It
is superb for cutting and
keeps in good condition for
a long time. Very hardy
and of the easiest culture.
Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
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IRIS GERMANICA.
German Iris.
The beauty of the Iris is well known and appreci-
ated, and those of the Germanica section, in addi-
tion to their fine form and color, are more or less
Iris, Queen of May.
fragrant. The flowers resemble mammoth orchids
in their peculiar shape and delicate colors, shading,
delicacy of structure, etc. They are all very beauti-
ful, and in richness and purity of color there are
few ‘orchids that will surpass them. They bloom
very profusely in Spring and early Summer, and
will do well in ordinary garden soil.
is luxuriant, broad, bluish-green and pretty. I
offer here but a select list of the choicest varieties.
LOBELIA CARDINALIS.
Cardinal Flower.
Startling in the brilliancy of its bloom which is
exceedingly effective when contrasted with green
foliage in the border. The flowers are borne in
dense spikes of a vivid cardinal-red, thrown up in
great numbers during Autumn. Useful for cutting.
It prefers moist soils. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
NEPETA GLECHOMA.
Ground Ivy.
A beautiful little evergreen plant of creeping or
trailing habit, for covering bare spots in shady
locations; also for growing over banks, stones, etc.
Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $4.00.
The foliag en
Blue Bird.— Medium height; very early. Stands
and falls rich indigo blue. Large, full flowers, held
well above the foliage. Good grower and a free
bloomer.
Celeste. — Tall; midseason. Stands and falls
pure celestial blue, changing to porcelain. Large
open flower, held high in air and graceful. A
strong grower and a most profuse bloomer. The
finest variety in cultivation.
Florentina.— Medium height; early. Stands and
falls light porcelain-blue, changing to pearly white.
Very large open flowers, held well above foliage.
A‘good and free bloomer. A superb variety, and
an appropriate comparison for Blue Bird. Excel-
lent for forcing.
La Tendre (Dozna Maria). — Medium height;
midseason. Stands lavender blue; falls light blue,
heavily veined with violet. Medium-sized flowers
on tall slim stems. A good grower and a free
bloomer. One of the very best varieties.
Pallida Speciosa.—Medium to tall; midseason.
Flowers of good size, held well above foliage.
Stands deep lavender blue; falls rich plum. A good
grower and a very free bloomer. The finest deep-
blue variety and a superb companion for Rebecca.
Queen of May ( Rosy Gem).—Tall; rather early.
Large open flowers, held above foliage. Stands
and falls cheerful, bright rosy lavender, and resem-
bles Cattleya Mossiz in beauty. A strong grower
and a free bloomer. Unique, very distinct, and
one of the very finest.
Rebecca.—Medium height; midseason. Medium-
sized flowers, held above foliage. Stands golden
yellow; falls yellow-splashed and veined with gold-
en brown. A fair grower, anda fairly free bleomer.
The best of the yellow section.
Sampson.—Dwarf; late. Medium-sized flowers,
on stems scarcely as high as the foliage. Stands
golden yellow; falls yellow, heavily veined with
reddish chocolate. Not a very good grower, and
not a free bloomer, but a very pretty flower.
Sappho.—Medium height; late. Flowers of fair
size, on slender stems; far above foliage. Stands
blue; falls royal purple. Not a good grower, but
a free bloomer, and very graceful and lovely.
The roots I offer are American grown in perfect
condition, and are far better than the imported ones
which are usually sent out.
Each, 10c.; doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00.
Mixed.—All colors. Made up of choice named
varieties, of which the labels have been lost. Doz.,
50c.; 100, $3.00.
MONARDA. Bergamot.
Strong-growing plants from 2 to 3 ft. high with
handsome, dense foliage, aromatic and sweet-
scented, and very profuse, showy bloom.
Didyma splendens (Oswego Tea or Bee Balm).
—Large spikes or heads of an intense, rich crim-
son-scarlet in great numbers, forming a gorgeous
mass of bloom. It flowers all Summer. The finest
and best. :
Fistulosa (Wi/d Bergamot).—Flowers of deep
lavender; distinct and handsome.
Fistulosa alba.—Large beautiful flowers of pure
white; very attractive. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
ATLANTIC Co., N. J., July 21; 1903.
The trees and plants ordered of you the last three years are
doing so well I wish to place a much larger order in Fallor
Spring. Please mail me catalogue for the Fall, marking the
varieties which you deem best for my location here, near the
ocean. Please mark varieties of Peach, Pear, Plum, Straw-
berry, Blackberry, Raspberry and Dewberry.
My Mersereau Blackberries are fine; big as your thumb.
HARRY V. ROGERS.
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IRIS KAEMFERI.
Japanese Iris.
The Japanese Iris is quite distinct from all the other
Species, and is by far the most beautiful and attractive ;
differing from the others in the flatness of its flowers,
the size of bloom and great sizes of petal, and in its
delicate rich shade of color. The flowers are of most
fantastic shape and of immense size, often exceeding
8 inches across, and of a great variety of color and
shade, ranging from ivory white through yellow, blue,
crimson, violet, purple, etc. Many are variegated, or
spotted and splashed with two or more distinct colors.
They bloom in wonderful profusion during June and
July, are all perfectly hardy and of easy culture, but re-
quire abundant and continued moisture at the root.
They thrive admirably by the side of streams and on
the edges of ponds or lakes; in fact, in any similar
place where the soil retains moisture. Few people are
aware of the marvelous beauty of these charming flow-
ers, and yet their cost is not great, and most gardens
contain a suitable place for them — patches of land
probably now occupied by weeds or grass. The follow-
ing selection embraces the finest varieties introduced :
Alida Lovett. — Very large and decorative; white
daintily striped and pencilled with lavender, base of
petals tinged yellow.
Blue Beard.— Large and full; rich deep blue through-
out; a handsome perfect flower.
Blue Bell.— Rich purplish blue with golden yellow at
base of petals, large and very beautiful ; extra fine.
Agnes.—Large, graceful flower of bright lilac beauti-
fully variegated and veined with white; very gay and
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lovely. Free flowering ; especially valuable for cutting
and one of the very best.
Blue Jay.—A superb flower in every respect—
size, form and color; very large, with three im-
mense petals, a deep bluish plum color with small
spots of yellow at base. Very rich and handsome
and should be in every collection.
Double White. —Very large and fine; pure milky
white with brilliant yellow centre.
Gold Band. Very large; pure white, with
bright, gold band at base of petals. Extra fine.
J. T. Lovett.—Nine petals; intense indigo-blue,
shading to purple-lilac; very large and full.
Mahogany.—Dark red, shaded with maroon;
very distinct, rich and handsome. Extra fine.
Navy Blue.—Rich dark blue, yellow at base; free
bloomer and a splendid variety.
Professor Georgeson.—Pure, rich purple plum
color; of mammoth size.
Pyramid.—Beautiful violet purple veined white;
a handsome flower, exceedingly fine.
Stella.— Pure bright azure blue; delicately veined
with white, very beautiful and attractive; extra
fine.
T. H. Spaulding.—Large; white, veined and
broadly margined with violet, with deep yellow
band at base,
Strong plants. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00.
PLATYCODON LEICHTLINII.
Clematis-flowered Platycodon.
A remarkable and very valuable hardy herba-
ceous plant, produced by Prof. Max Leichtlin,
Baden-Baden, Germany, the result of twenty-three
years of careful and painstaking work. This new
dwarf variety forms compact, globular clumps of
stems, never more than a foot in height, which are
literally covered from June until September with
large star-like flowers, of great substance and deep-
est violet blue color, resembling very much the
flowers of Clematis Jackmanii. Not only is it more
valuable than any other Platycodon, by reason of
its great freedom and long season of bloom, but
also because its flowers are so large, rich in color,
and lasting. Its greatest value, however, is due to
its splendid dwarf habit. It is entirely hardy and
very enduring and its flowers are of special value
for cutting. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
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PAEONIA.
The most beautiful of all Hardy Herbaceous
Plants, rivaling the Rhododendrons in the mag-
nificence of their bloom. They are of the easiest
culture, as hardy as the hardiest, and thrive in any
soil. For cutting, no flower is richer or more deco-
rative. The Pzonia excels as a garden flower.
We have now all shades of color from the purest
white to the most intense purple, in blooms of
immense size, exceedingly double and sweetly
scented. Planted in masses, there is no other plant
that will make such a magnificent display of color.
Superb Double Paeonias.
Ambroise Verschaffelt.— Bright rose. ,
Andromarensis.— Vivid cherry.
Augustin d’Hour.—Dark purplish-rose. *
Abel de Pujol.—Lilac-rose, shaded white.
Bossuet.—Rich purplish-rose.
Dark Crimson.—Rich, deep color; very fragrant.
Decandolle.—Purplish rose; very distinct.
Don Juan.—Rich purple; extra fine.
Dr. Brettoneau.— Dark rose.
Humei.—Bright rosy pink, large and full, a su-
perb variety and one of the best.
Laius.—Silvery rose, short petals.
La Fraicheur.—Flesh color and white.
L’Elegante.—Soft, lovely rose.
Lucy Mallard.—Rosy carmine; large.
Maxentius.—Dark crimson; very fine.
Medusa.——Lovely rosy lilac.
Mad. Coste.
Model de Perfection.
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Mons. B. Deschamps.—Light purple.
Puritan.
Rose.— A charming shade of light pink.
Thisbe. —Beautiful flesh white.
Triomphe du Nord.—Rose-shaded crimson.
Washington.—-Soft rosy pink.
Good strong roots, 2 and 8 eyes.
doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.
PAPAVER ORIENTALE.
Oriental Poppy.—These large flowering Poppies
are amongst the most brilliant and showy of hardy
plants, and are wonderfully effective in the border
among shrubbery or in clumps on the lawn. The
flowers are large, from 4 to 6 inches across, of.an
intense bright crimson with black centre, and are
produced unceasingly throughout May and June.
The plants I offer are pot-grown and transplant
safely, while those grown in the usual way do not.
Each, 12c.;*doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00.
Royal Scarlet.—An improved variety with extra
large flower and exceedingly fine, rich, glowing
scarlet. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Semi-plenum.—A handsome, semi-double form,
very free-flowering; in color a rich, glowing crim-
son, gorgeous in effect. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
PLATYCODON MARIESI.
Japanese Bellflower.
Of elegant form and dwarf habit, blooming in
the greatest profusion; very large, beautiful, bell-
shaped flowers (fully two inches in diameter) : ; of
the most intense dark blue. A grand flower in
every respect, and extra fine for cutting. Each,
10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.
POLYGONUM AMPLEXICAULE
OXPHYHILLUM. Mountain Fleece.
A strong, robust plant, forming a compact bush
two to three feet high, covered with large panicles
of small white flowers, from late Summer until
freezing weather, Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Each, 20c;;
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PHLOX DECUSSATA.
_ Hardy Garden Phlox.
One of the most popular and important of hardy
plants, widely known and highly esteemed. None
are more satisfactory, either in the border or for
cutting. The skill of hybridizer has greatly per-
fected the Phloxes of to-day, which are models of
excellence and beauty. Plants are of vigorous,
stocky habit, blooming incessantly from early Sum-
mer until frost, with magnificent panicles of bloom
of immense size—often eight and ten inches long
and from six to eight inches across—and of a great
range of color—from vivid scarlet to the most deli-
cate and purest of tints. They thrive in all soils,
but do best in one that is deep and rich. Those
who omit these superb plants from their gardens
miss a great pleasure. The varietiesnamed are the
finest of their color, and the most reliable and pro-
fuse bloomers, selected from a large collection of
the choicest varieties in cultivation.
Alhambra.—Pure pink, with star-like bright cen-
tre; very attractive.
Amphitryon.— Extra long panicles of lilac and
white.
Ball of Fire.—Fiery crimson; fine and showy.
Coquelicot.— Brilliant orange-scarlet; the bright-
est and most vivid of all, and as brilliant as a
scarlet Geranium. Early.
Crepuscule.—Very large flower; lavender, with
large crimson eye. Late.
Cross of Honor.—Very unique; striped lilac and
white, with lilac centre.
Eclaireur. — Extra large florets; bright velvety
cherry, with lighter centre and carmine eye. Very
choice.
Epopee. — Pure, bright cherry; very rich and
showy.
Esperance. —Beautiful, pale lavender-pink, with
large white centre; extra fine. Early.
Etoile.—Light rosy purple, with white eye; flow-
ers cupped and very distinct.
Evenement. — Bright, soft salmon-pink; dwarf,
compact grower. | Extra fine.
Fernand Cortez.— Pure carmine, with bright crim-
son eye.
Fiancee.— Pure white, in extra large trusses; very
lovely. Early.
Girondin. — Extra large, perfect flowers; dark
carmine-rose, shading to blush at centre.
Hector.—Soft rosy salmon, with distinct eye.
Independence.— Pure snowy white; trusses com-
pact and well formed.
James Bennett.— Bright blush pink, with very dis-
tinct carmine eye.
J. H. Slocum.—Bright crimson, with dark eye.
Joan of Arc.—Lovely pure white, in immense
panicles; of dwarf habit.
La Vague.—Silvery rose, with carmine eye, very
soft and delicate; extra large truss.
Le Mahdi.— Bright rosy purple, rich and velvety.
Early.
Le Soleil.—Bright pink, with rose centre, very
attractive; of dwarf habit.
Lord Rayleigh.—Deep bluish purple through-
out; rich and distinct.
Lumineux. -— Extra large flowers; bright rosy
pink, with large carmine eye and rayed biush
toward the centre; an exceedingly fine variety.
Mars-le-Tour.— Very large, distinct florets; faint
blush, with large, bright rosy carmine eye; exceed:+
ingly beautiful. Late.
Madame P. Langier.—Vivid crimson, with dark
eye; rich and very handsome. A grand variety.
Miss Lingard.—\Vhite, with pale pink eye, on
long panicles; good form and truss. Superb.
Montagnard.— Dark red with purplish eye.
Mrs. Dwyer.—Pure white with bright pink eye.
Ornament.— Bright rosy pink; extra large panicles.
Early to late.
Peachblow.— Delicate pink with deep rosy eye.
Parachute.— Bright rosy lilac with large white star;
dwarf habit.
Pole du Nord.—Lovely pure white with crimson
eye.
Queen.— Pure snowy white.
Richard Wallace.—Pure white with bright violet
eye.
Rosy Gem.— Violet rose changing to clear pink;
extra iarge.
R. P. Struthers.— Bright rosy salmon with crimson
eye; showy, late.
Star of Lyons.—White with rosy lilac eye; dwarf
habit, fine.
Sunshine.— Deep salmon pink with rosy centre.
Strong, well-rooted plants. Ea., 12c.; doz., $1.25;
100, $8.00.
PHLOX CAROLINA OVATA.
Laurel-leaved Phlox.
A handsome plant with broad, oval, bright green
glassy foliage, completely covered in early Summer
with large, showy heads of clear, bright pink
flowers. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
PHLOX SUBULATA.
Moss Pink.
A charming creeping variety of the dwarf Phlox,
forming a dense mat of beautiful rosy pink flowers
over the ground in early Spring. It spreads rap-
idly and thrives everywhere.
Alba.—A pure white form of the above with pink
eye, exceedingly chaste and beautiful; forming a per-
fect mass of bloom. Unsurpassed for cemetery
planting and strikingly effective anywhere.
Bride.—-Pure, showy white flowers in great abun-
dance; plant of the same dense, prostrate habit as
the above. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $4.00.
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PHYSOSTEGIA VIRGINIA.
Dragon Head, or Lion’s Heart.
One of the
finest and
most beauti-
ful of hardy
perennial
plants whose
merits have
been singu-
larly over-
looked. The
flowers are
exceedingly
lovely and
attractive,
resembling
large Heath-
er orsmall
Orchids, ofa
delicate
shell-pink, in
large, grace-
ful spikes on
long, strong
stems, pro-
duced in vast
profusion
fromthe mid-
dle of June
until frost;
they are very
lasting and
of great val-
ue for cut-
tiie ne pele
plants form
large, dense
Colt p.s
three to four
feet high, require no petting and succeed on all
kinds of soils. Especially valuable for planting with
shrubbery, yet equally valuable for massing, or the
border. “Each, 12c.;-doz., $1.25: 100, $6.00;
Alba.—A variety of the above, producing lovely
pure white flowers. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
PARDANTHUS SINENSIS.
An interesting plant, bearing great numbers of
lily-like flowers of rich orange-yellow, thickly
spotted with dark crimson and brown; the seed
pods burst open, exposing the clusters of seeds.
Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00.
PENSTEMON. Beard Tongue.
Barbatus Torreyi.— A
superb, tall-growing bor-
der plant, presenting a
most showy, attractive ap-
pearance when in bloom,
and particularly effective
when planted with shrub-
bery. It flowers all
through Summer, on tall
erect stems, upon which
are borne long, loose pan-
icles of brilliant scarlet
flowers, exceedingly bril-
liant and vivid. It is
wonderfully free-flowering
and splendid for cutting.
Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
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PYRETHRUM ROSEUM.
Painted Daisies.
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Kelways Single Pyrethrums.
Superb and popular border plants, unsurpassed
for profusion of bloom and beautiful foliage, and
are invaluable for cutting. They flower continu-
ously from early Spring until Autumn. The flow-
ers of this species, both single and double, are
remarkably conspicuous and beautiful, very bright
and showy; the foliage is highly decorative, being
finely cut and of such a fresh deep green color, they
equal a fern. All who possess a garden, large or
small, will find in them a source of much pleasure.
Single (Ke/way’s Strain).—Probably no one has
done so much to develop the single section as the
Messrs. Kelway, of England, and those I here offer
are of their celebrated strain. They are truly
‘“Colored Marguerites’’ and possess a range of
color that is indescribable. The blooms are of large
size with fine ray florets of great substance, and in
many shades of white, yellow, pink and red, abso-
lutely perfect in form, borne on long stems and
highly decorative as cut flowers. They are rapidly
becoming very popular. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25;
100, $8.00.
Double (4//red Kelway).—Extremely showy and
attractive, with broad, massive, full, double flowers
of rich crimson, very intense in color; a grand ac-
quisition. Each, 20c.; doz., $2.00.
Double, J/ved (Kelway’s Strain).—The double
Pyrethrums are very satisfactory either in the garden
or as cut flowers; being large, full and of almost
infinite variety of color. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
STACHYS LANATA.
Woolly Woundwort.
Valuable chiefly for its very ornamental foliage,
which renders it especially desirable for edging
walks, borders, etc., and alsoin rockwork. Itisa
low tufted plant with oblong mullein-like foliage,
silvery white and woolly, with stems of the same
character, and bears, during Summer, numerous
dull purple flowers. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25; 100,
$6.00.
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PYRETHRUM ULIGINOSUM.
Marsh Daisy.
An effective and tall-growing plant of some 2 to
3 feet, throwing up innumerable long stems, bear-
ing clusters of large, Daisy-like pure white flowers
with yellow centres in great masses. It blooms
throughout Autumn until very late, is exceedingly
showy, and very useful for cutting. Each, 10c.;
doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00.
RANUNCULUS ACRIS Pir LL.
Double Buttercup.
Known also as Bachelor’s Button. A fine old-
fashioned plant with finely-cut, decorative foliage
and very double, golden-yellow flowers all Sum-
mer. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00.
SEDUM. Stonecrop.
Maxinum ( Great Stonecrop).—A strong, vigorous
grower with handsome, large, pale green foliage
and broad clusters of flowers in Summer.
Spectabilis variegatis.—Of strong, erect growth,
twelve to eighteen inches high, with abundant, com-
pact foliage of light green; beautifully variegated
with creamy yellow.
Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
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Rudbeckia Golden Glow.
Laciniata fl. pl. (Go/den Glow).—5 to 6 ft. The
finest hardy plant of recent introduction and the
most showy of them all. Too much cannot be said
of the great profusion and brilliancy of its bloom,
which surpasses all others of its color. The plant
is of bush form, much branched, reaching from 4
to 6 ft. high, and covered completely with large
double golden-yellow flowers, which resemble
Cactus Dahlias, during July, August and Septem-
ber, presenting a gorgeous blaze of color. It is of
the easiest culture and succeeds on all soils and
under all conditions. The flowers, being on long
stems, keep well, are splendid also for cutting.
A superb plant for shrubbery or border planting
and always effective and striking in any position.
Every one who has a few feet of ground should
have this. (See z/lustration.) Each, 10c.; doz.,
$1.00; 100, $6.00.
Maxima. (Great Cone Flower).—3 tod ft. A fine,
stately plant with large, handsome foliage and im-
mense showy flowers of clear bright yellow with
conical dark brown disc in centre, produced very
freely during July and August. Exceedingly effec-
tive among shrubbery or at the back of the border.
Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
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Rudbeckia purpurea.
Purpurea (Purple Cone Flower).—2 to 3 ft.
Strong bushy plants producing very large flowers—
usually about 4 inches across—of rich, reddish-
purple with large, brown, cone-shaped centre thickly
set with golden-yellow tips, in great numbers from
July to October. Valuable for cutting and lasts a
long time. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Speciosa.—2 to 3 ft. Compact and bushy, very
free-flowering, bright orange flowers with dark
disc. Very desirable for the border and of special
value for cutting. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
Sub-tomentosa (2lack-eyed Susan).—3 ft. Ex-
ceedingly showy and very ornamental; heavily
branched, covered with a mass of brilliant lemon-
yellow flowers, having dark purplish centres in
Summer and early Fall. Asplendid variety, wonder-
fully effective in the garden and very decorative
when cut. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00.
SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS.
Blood Root.
One of the handsomest and most popular of native
plants with beautiful pure white flowers borne singly
on slender stems, in early Spring. Very desirable
for its early bloom. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.28.
THYMUS. Thyme.
Serpyllum albus.—An exceedingly effective,
prostrate plant, spreading rapidly and covering the
ground with a dense mat of neat, small, bright green
foliage, surmounted by asheet of pure white bloom
allSummer. It is not suitable to dry soils.
Serpyllum roseus.—Similar to the above, with the
same prostrate habit and profuse bloom , but with
flowers of a beautiful rose color. Like the above
it thrives best in rather moist soils.
Each, 12¢ ; doz... ol 25.
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TRADESCANTIA VIRGINICA.
Spiderwort or Widow’s Tears.
An old-fashiond favorite, valued for the lovely,
deep violet-blue color of its soft, velvety flowers,
which are produced in clusters of from three to five
from early Summer until frost. Beautiful and effec-
tive, having the appearance of a strong-growing
grass.
Each, 12e:+ “doz. $1225,
Redhot Poker.
Se his
FANS oe
AX FYERBLOONING
Ta
Pfitzerii (Hver-Blooming Flame Flower.)—A
grand acquisition to hardy bedding plants, remark-
able for the large size of its flower and early, free
and continuous blooming habit; producing a
gorgeous blaze of color and when massed in the
border or on the lawn very startling and effective.
It is the most excessive bloomer of its species, throw-
ing up continuously throughout Summer and
Autumn, tall, stout stems, from three to four feet
high, crowned with large terminal spikes on heads
of showy bloom, of a vivid, rich orange scarlet. It
possesses abundant linear or sword-shaped foliage
and will be found admirable for the foreground of
shrubberies or for any other situation where bright
color is desired. Each, l5c.; doz., $1.50.
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS.
Garden Heliotrope.
A favorite in old-fashioned gardens, and very
charming. It has handsome pinnate foliage and
lovely light pink, fragrant flowers, borne very
abundantly in Summer. Grows from two to three
feet high. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
VIOLET.
Princess of Wales.—A superb variety, bearing
large, single flowers of rich, soft violet-blue on
stout stems, and of the most exquisite and intense
fragrance. Each 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00.
J; P. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.
VERONICA. Speedwell.
— Incana. — Espe-
: << cially valuable for
rockwork, grow-
ing only from six
to twelve inches
high. The foliage
is of a beautiful
silvery grey, and
the flowers are
deep blue, on num-
erous small spikes
throughout Su m-
mer. Each, 12c.;
doz., $1.25.
Longifolia sub-
sessilis. — A_ truly
grand variety,
thriving and
blooming with the
greatest profusion
in all soils and lo-
cations. The flow-
ers are exquisitely
beautiful and of a
rich, deep blue
color, borne in
dense, erect spikes
afootlong through-
out August and
September, com-
pletely covering
the plant. Foliage
large, dark green
and handsome.
It is one of the most
beautiful of border
plants, and by far
the finest of all the Veronicas. Splendid for cut
flowers. (Szeeillustration.) Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50.
Rupestris.—A charming little creeping species,
not exceeding four to six inches in height, forming
a dense, deep green mat of foliage, completely
covered with bright blue flowers in Spring and
beautifully effective. One of the very finest for
rockwork. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
Spicata.—A grand Summer bloomer, with bushy
plant and a great profusion of beautiful bloom.
The flowers are borne on numerous, erect stems in
graceful spikes, and of a most beautiful, rich, deep
blue color. Superb for the border. From one to
two feet high Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00.
HARDY GRASSES.
Almost indispensable in the ornamental plant-
ing of grounds, and when properly used the effects
produced are wonderfully pleasing, They may be
planted in masses or as single specimens, and al-
ways with the most satisfactory results. They are
highly ornamental, and many nooks and corners
on the lawn and elsewhere may be rendered very
attractive by the use of them.
Eulalia gracillima univittata (/apax Rush).—A
very graceful and airy, tall-growing grass; very
narrow foliage, beautiful deep green with silvery-
white midrib. Highly decorative.
Eulalia Japonica variegata.—(5 to 6 ft.) One of
the handsomest and finest, with tall, narrow leaves
striped white and green longitudinally. In Autumn
it bears great numbers of tufts or plumes on tall
spikes, which, when ripe, resemble ostrich feathers
and form useful ornaments for the house when
dried.
V. Longifolia subsessilis.
43
Eulalia Japonica Zebrina (Zebra Grass).—\5 to
6 ft.) A superb variegated form of the above,
similar to it in habit and growth, but with broad
yellow bands across the green leaves at regular
Eulaha Japonica Zebrina.
interval. The expanded flower-spikes are the same.
Exceedingly handsome and decorative; unsur-
passed for lawn or borders. (See illustration.)
Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25. Clumps, each, 25c.;
doz., $2.50.
Phalaris Arundinacea Picta (A7bb02z Grass ).—
Exceedingly effective and attractive and indis-
pensable in ornamental
planting. The foliage is
very abundant, deep
green, beautifully varie-
gated with pure white in
longitudinal stripes, pre-
senting a very charming
appearance. It should be
largely planted. Each,
10c.; doz., $1.00; 100,
$5.00.
UNIOLA LATI-
FOLIA.
Seaside Oats.— An at-
tractive, ornamental
grass, of very graceful
appearance when furn-
ished with its abundant
drooping panicles of
large, flat seed-pods,
swaying gently in the
breeze. (3 ft.) Useful for making Winter bouquets
when dried. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25.
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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.
HARDY SHRUBS.
Flowering shrubs are of the greatest value and importance in the adornment of the home grounds,
giving a finished and artistic appearance even to those of moderate dimensions.
will so quickly, and for the cost, add so much beauty to the surroundings.
entirely hardy, bloom at once, and continue to grow lovelier year by year.
There is nothing that
Those here offered are
By a proper selection of
kinds, bloom may be secured continuously throughout the season (from early Spring to late in Autumn),
and with the addition of the variegated and golden-leaved sorts and those bearing ornamental fruit, a
continual and varied display of beauty can be obtained.
Owing to limited space I describe here but a few of the choicest and most popular of ornamental
shrubs, every one of which is a gem, though my assortment is large.
prices, upon application, for any others than here named.
please write me and obtain my wholesale prices.
specimens of many kinds can be supplied if desired
will be given upon application.
I shall be glad to quote sizes and
Those wishing shruts in large numbers will
The prices quoted are for shipping sizes. Large
at special prices. Prices by the dozen and hundred
VALUABLE NEW SHRUBS.
Smaller sized plants of those will be sent by mat, if desired, at prices quoted.
GENISTA JAPONICA.
- Golden Fleece.
Exquisite when in bloom, and very attractive at
alltimes. During June it is literally clothed with
innumerable bright yellow, pea-shaped flowers,
forming a perfect mass of pure golden-yellow col-
or, delightful to behold. When not in flower it is a
mass of long, slender, bright green branches, with
small, inconspicuous leaves. Plants 12 to 18 inches
and a mass of branches. Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
ALTHAEA, Snowdrift.
The best single white and the finest of its color
for ornamental display. The flowers are large,
single, and bell-shaped, of the purest snowy-white
throughout and produced in such numbers as to
give a veritable drift of bloom throughout August
and September. The plant is a vigorous grower
and unusually hardy. 2 to 3 ft.; stocky. Ea., 25c.;
5 for $1.00.
HYPERICUM VAN FLEETI.
Golden Lace.
A new shrubby Hypericum of the greatest value;
and the freest blooming and most valuable shrub,
producing yellow flowers, that has, as yet, been
offered. Blooming as it does, from early in August
until late in Autumn, it is an especially desirable
addition to the list of Shrubs; so few others flower
at the same season. When it is remembered that
the plant is of dwarf, compact habit, as hardy as
an oak and is literally covered with the most bril-
liant golden-yellow flowers imaginable, an inch in
diameter and in their make-up, look at a short dis-
tance, ‘‘for all the world,” like gold lace, some
idea of its great beauty and value is apparent.
This variety was produced by Dr. Walter Van
Fleet, the hybridizer, who has given the world so
many wonderful varieties of flowering plants, and
who in a brief note says: ‘“‘ The hybria Hypericum
sold you is a cross between Aypericum aureum
and AH. prolificum, the two hardiest and freest-
blooming of American species. This hybrid Hy-
pericum is intermediate in season; beginning to
bloom in early August and lasting until nearly frost.
The flowers are brilliant golden-yellow, about an
inch in diameter, very much larger than those of
FI. prolificum, and are borne in such profusion that
they cover the whole plant. It makes a compact
bushy shrub, from 18 inches to 2 feet high, and may
be relied upon to hold brilliant color longer than
any other variety. Altogether this appears to be
the finest shrubby St. John’s Wort yet produced.”
Enough said. It is the finest shrub producing yel-
low flowers and one of the most valuable of all
shrubs in existence. Stocky field-grown plants, 12
to18in. Each, 35c.; 3 for $1.00.
WEIGELA, Eva Rathke.
Very distinct in color of flower from all other
Weigelas, a remarkably free bloomer and a vigor-
ous, erect grower. The flowers are of a rich deep
crimson, and produced in great abundance, contin-
uously throughout the Summer and Autumn.
This new Weigela surpasses all others by far in
beauty and value. Stocky plants, 2to 8 feet, each,
20c.; 3 for 50c.
BERRIES cg Tn eee Re Nea
DouGLas Co., ILL., March 16, 1903-
Strawberry plants arrived by mail to-day in good and
healthy condition. Cyrus W. RUTHERFORD.
ULSTER Co., N. Y.; Aug. 19, 1903. x
Pot-grown strawberry plants received in fine condition.
Please accept thanks for promptness. C. E. LosHER.
]) Fs EOVEIT, LITTLE
MANDA’S NEW GOLDEN PRIVET.
A new golden-leaved form of the California
Privet. It should not be confounded with the old
varieties of Golden Privet, as its habit is much
dwarfier and bushier and it retains its color perfectly
throughout the Summer. It is exceedingly cheerful
and attractive; its foliage being of a clear, bright,
lemon-yellow throughout the Summer and Autumn.
It is an invaluable variety for planting in connection
with the parent or green form and with other shrub-
bery, or for producing a low, dense hedge. 2 yrs.,
2 to 5 branches, each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
SILVER, N. J.
BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS.
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A grand, hardy shrub, recently introduced from
China, extremely valuable for its profuse bloom,
graceful form and highly decorative appearance in
general. The flowers, which have an agreeable
odor, are produced in long racemes, often a foot
in length, and so numerous as to completely cover
the bush from June to October —a season when
bloom is so much needed in the shrubbery. The
coloring is a delicate rosy-lilac with orange tint in
centre. A valuable acquisition. Each, 20c.;3 for 50c.
SELECTED HARDY SHRUBS.
The following shrubs are all two or three years old and are too large for mailing.
AZALEA MOLLIS.
One of the most valuable hardy shrubs in culti-
vation for producing brilliant and showy effect.
Of compact and symmetrical growth, completely
covered throughout June with large, beautiful flow-
ers of the most vivid colors imaginable, ranging
from intense rosy crimson, through all shades of
orange and red to the palest lemon-yellow. 12 to
15 in., each, 25c. 15 to 18 in., each, 40c.
CYDONIA JAPONICA. japan Quince.
Popular, showy and valuable. The flowers are
large, of a brilliant scarlet-crimson, borne in great
profusion in early Spring and succeeded later by
fruit of a delightful, spicy fragrance. Exceedingly
ornamental, and it is an excellent hedge shrub.
13 to 2 ft., 3 to 6 stems, each, ldc.; 4 for 50c.
46 J. ¥. LONAGTY, LITTER “SMaViER) aN
BERBERIS. Barberry.
CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS,
A large shrub of Va yi
spreading growth, bear- Ft We WG /;
ing throughout Summer - &
great numbers. of small,
double, dull brownish
purple flowers of ex-
» quisite aromatic, straw-
berry-like fragrance. The
wood and leaves are also
sweetly scented, which
causes it to be known
also as Sweet-scented
Shrub and Strawberry
' Shrub. Fine plants, 1
to 13 ft., each, 15c.; 4 for
50c.
Japanese Barberry.—The finest and most beauti-
ful of all Barberries. Dense and compact, with
round glossy foliage, turning in Autumn to flery
crimson. The branches are thickly studded with
small, wax-like, bright coral-red berries which
remain nearly all Winter and give the bush an
exceedingly lively and attractive appearance. Ex-
ceedingly valuable for hedging. 2 to 3 ft., strong,
each, 40c.; 3 for $1.00.
Thunbergii (7hunberg’s Barberry).—Of low,
spreading, compact growth and small, glossy,
dark green foliage, turning to crimson in Autumn.
It has small yellow flowers in Spring, succeeded
by brilliant red berries in Autumn which cover
the branches well into Winter. Like the above
it makes a handsome hedge plant. 12 to 18 in.,
stocky, each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.
DEUTZIA.
Crenata fl. pl (2ouwble Deutzia).—A great bloom-
er, bearing racemes of handsome, double white
flowers, lightly tinged with pink; late in June.
3 ft., stocky, each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
ALTHAEA. Rose of Sharon.
Double Pink, Double Purple, Double Red, Double
White.—Large, double, bell-shaped, handsome
flowers, very showy and _ attractive, resembling
Hollyhocks. 2 to 8 feet. Stocky, each, 20c.; 3 for
50c.
Variegated-leaved.—One of the most attractive
of ornamental shrubs, with abundant foliage, beauti-
fully variegated, with green and clear pale yellow,
which never burns or fades in Summer.
ers are purple, but unimportant. 2 to feet. Stocky,
each, 25c.
CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS.
Especially valuable for its rare color and late
bloom. <A shapely shrub of dwarf habit with large,
flat heads of rich azure-blue flowers completely
covering the bush from August until freezing
weather, when few other shrubs are in bloom. Ve
effective. 15 to 18 in., bushy, each, 20c; 3 for 50c.
The flow-
Deutzia Lemoinet.
Crenata ‘‘Pride of Rochester.”—A variety of
the above, with pure white flowers. 8 ft., stocky,
each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Gracilis.— Of dwarf habit, growing only to about
two to three feet, and covered with a mass of
beautiful, pure white, bell-shaped flowers; early
in June. A popular and charming shrub. 6 to 12
in., 6 to 12 stems, each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.
Lemoinei.—The finest of them all, and one of
the best of hardy shrubs. Magnificent broad, dense
heads of bloom, opening very full, pure snowy
white, each panicle forming a veritable bouquet,
and completely covering the bush. A great im-
provement upon D. gracilis, the flowers being
larger and more enduring, and the bush stronger
growing. . Very fine also for forcing. 9 to 12 in.,
well branched, each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.
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FORSYTHIA VIRIDISSIMA.
Golden Bell.
Well known, beautiful, very free-flowering, and
of spreading habit. The drooping flowers are bell-
shaped, of bright orange yellow, borne on long,
graceful sprays, very early in Spring, appearing
before the leaves, with delightful effect. 2 to 3 ft.,
strong, each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA
GRANDIFLORA. Hardy Hydrangea.
This superb shrub is now familiar to every one,
so impressive is its beauty when once seen. It is
of large size andspreading growth, bearing in great
numbers from August to October immense termi-
nal panicles of fleecy, pure white flowers, some-
times a foot long, and nearly as broad at base,
changing later to a pinkish hue. No lawn is com-
plete without it; few shrubs possess so many good
qualities, for it is entirely hardy, very vigorous, a
profuse bloomer, of immense flowers, and thrives
inall soils. 12 to 18 in., each, 15c.; doz., $1.50;
2 to 3 ft., each, 25c.; doz., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., very
heavy, each, 35c.; doz., $3.50.
LONICERA FRAGRANTISSIMA.
Bush Honeysuckle.
Of strong growth and spreading habit, a free
bloomer and possessing all the charms of the popu-
jar climbing Honeysuckle in a bush form. The
flowers are of a pinkish white, deliciously sweet
and fragrant, and produced very early in Spring,
before the leaves; foliage dark green, glossy, always
fresh and pleasing and remains nearly all Winter.
2 to 3 ft., each, 2v'c.; 3 for 50c.
KERRIA. Corchorus.
Japonica ( Globe Flower).—Of slender habit, four
to five feet high, producing handsome, single,
bell-shaped, orange-yellow flowers throughout
Summer. Extremely hardy. 14 to 2 ft., each, 20c.;
3 for 50c. :
Japonica fl. pl. (Double-flowered Globe Flower).
—Similar in habit to the above, but of somewhat
lower growth, bearing globular, double flowers of
the same deep orange-yellow color, very pro-
fusely during Summer. 13 to 2 ft., each, 20c.; 3 for
50c.
Japonica variegata.—A low-growing variety, very
airy and graceful, with dense, light green foliage,
beautifully margined with white. Very ornamental,
and one of the most valuable dwarf shrubs. Flow-
ers single and golden yellow. 12 to 15 in., with
many stems, each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.
LIGUSTRUM. Privet.
Ibota (Chinese Privet).—One of the hardiest
privets, and very distinct, with handsome, long,
glossy foliage and large, pure white, fragrant flow-
ers in great profusion, in June, followed by bluish-
black seeds in clusters, which remain upon the
plant until Spring. 2to 3 ft., stocky, each, 25c.; 5
for $1.00.
Ovalifolium (Caijfornia Privet).—The popular
hedge plant, for which purpose it is one of the very
best by reason of its rapid growth, elegant form and
handsome foliage. Of all the hardy shrubs there
are none more useful, for it excels whether for
hedging, for massing, or for planting singly as
specimens. especially in the latter case when trained
to the standard or globe form. (See third page of
cover for these forms of Privet.) Its habit and
growth are strong, bushy and uprigh; foliage oval,
deep, rich green, bright and glossy, very dense and
almost evergreen. When planted singly it bears
in July innumerable panicles of small. white, lilac-
like flowers.. It isa very ornamental and attractive
bush, entirely hardy, of easy culture, and thrives
everywhere, even by the seashore in defiance of
salt air and sea breezes. 2 to 3 ft., each, 1l5c.;
doz., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., each, 25c.; doz., $2.50; 4 to
5 ft., each, 35c.; doz., $3.50.
For prices of hedging sizes see third page of
cover.
48
PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS.
Mock Orange.
Of tall and vigorous growth, with long graceful
branches and abundant green foliage, The bloom
is delightful, consisting of masses of large, showy,
white, fragrant flowers in June. The flowers in
appearance and fragrance resemble orange-blos-
soms—hence its name. Stocky plants, 2 to 3 ft.,
each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
RHUS COTINUS. Purple Fringe.
A very beautiful shrub, often attaining a height
of 15 feet. It is remarkable for the curious,
feathery appearance of its bloom, which is borne
in large loose panicles of a light purplish color all
over the entire bush, which appear in June and
remain until frost. It has the appearance of being
enveloped in smoke or mist, by reason of which it
is also known as Smoke Tree and Mist Tree.
ft., handsome plants, each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
ROSA RUGOSA. Japan Rose.
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Two
Few shrubs are so ornamentalas this. It grows
toa height of 4 or 5 feet with abundant very dark
rich green glossy foliage of a leathery texture, and
produces in great profusion all Summer large sin-
gle flowers of bright rosy crimson, followed by
large, bright crimson fruit, borne in clusters, 12to
18 in., 4 to Io stems, each 20c.; 3 for 50c.
SPIRAEA.
Low-growing shrubs, handsome and ornamental,
very desirable for the lawn or shrubbery, of the
easiest culture, and continue in bloom for a long
time.
Anthony Waterer.—Of dwarf, dense growth,
very distinct. Flowers beautiful, bright crimson
im large, flat clusters, over the entire bush, all
Summer and Autumn. The finest of the dwarf
Spireeas, 15 to 18 in., each, 20c.: 3 for 50c.
Callosa alba.—A charming little shrub, not ex-
ceeding 2 feet, covered with beautiful, pure white
flowers in clusters all Summer. An appropriate
companion for Anthony Waterer. 15 to 18 in.,
each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Billardi.—An erect growing variety bearing long,
dense panicles of pink flowers from June to Oc-
tober. 2 to 3 ft., each 20c.; 3 for 50c.
J-TO LOVETT, LITTER? SlhLV Eb Re Ni 5
Van Houttei.—The finest and best of all Spirzeas,
handsome form, with slender and graceful
branches bending to the ground with the weight
of bloom which covers the entire bush in great
clusters of pure white, completely hiding the
foliage. It blooms in May and June, and is an at-
tractive and beautiful shrub at all times. Stocky
plants, 1% to 2 ft., each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
SYRINGA VULGARIS.
Purple Lilac.
The well-known and popular lilac; a large,
strong-growing upright shrub, bearing clusters of
richly fragrant, pure lilac flowers in great profusion
early in Spring. A delightful, old-fashioned flower
that should be in every garden, 2 to 3 ft, -eaehs
20¢.:, 3ifor 50:
VIBURNUM PLICATUM.
Japanese Snowball.
One of the finest of
flowering shrubs and
decidedly superior to
the old-fashioned
snowball, but difficult
to propagate and hence
rather scarce. It is of
moderate growth and
compact form, with
handsome foliage of
rich dark green and
globular clusters of
flowers of snowy
white, in vast num-
bers, produced all over
the bush early in June.
1} to 2 ft., 3 to 6 stems, each, 25c.; 5 for $1.00.
WEIGELA.
Lavalee.—Of spreading growth, bearing ai
abundance of very dark, reddish-purple flowers.
from June until Autumn. Stocky plants, 14 to 2 ft.
each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Rosea Amabilis.—Large and spreading in habit
with large foliage and bright rosy pink flowers in
great masses during June. Stocky plants, 14 to 2 ft.,
each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.
Pot Bove, UITTeE SILVER,..N. J. 4g
RHODODENDRONS.
Unquestionably the finest and most
beautiful shrub in cultivation, considering
both its bloom and foliage. The hanc-
some, dark green color and glossy rich-
ness of its evergreen foliage, in connection
with the variety and color of its magnifi-
cent clusters of flowers produce a won-
derfully attractive effect; there is nothing
grander in the way of flowering plants.
It is a mistake to suppose, as many do,
that the Rhodendron will thrive only in
peat. Some peat or leaf mold is very
desirable and should be added to the soil
ifit can be obtained; but I do not hesitate
to plant without it. What it does need is
moisture at the roots and a fine soil that
will not bake ; mulching is always bene-
ficial. These superb shrubs should be
used more largely than they are. They
may be grown singly or in masses and
nothing can be finer for ground line toa
mass of woods or tall shrubbery, planted
in an irregular or broken oittline; the
effect is charming in all positions, whether
single or in groups, the handsome, mas-
sive foliage and magnificent flowers will
be a source of ever-increasing pleasure.
Those I offer are all perfectly hardy and
the best of their kinds; but all are bene-
fited by protection in Winter.
NAMED HYBRIDS.
TWENTY CHOICEST AND HARDIEST NAMED SORTS.
These embrace all colors, from pure white to the most brilliant crimson and richest purple, with
flowers of great size, borne in immense clusters or heads. For years I have been testing named hybrids
and have discarded great numbers of them for weakness in plant or foliage, lack of hardiness or other
defects. Ihave selected and now offer in this collection, the cream of the entire list of named sorts;
hardy, magnificent in coloring, enduring in foliage, and flowering profusely in late May and early June.
The leading feature of every rural home should bea collection of these glorious shrubs. They are sent
out under name and are shipped with ball of earth at the roots by express or freight.
Stocky plants, 15 to 18 inches, with numerous buds, each, 80c.; dozen, $8.00.
Stocky plants, 24 inches, covered with buds, each, $1.25; dozen, $12.50.
Rates by the roo and 1000 given upon application.
Maximum Seedlings.—Seedlings of our native species; very hardy and exceedingly valuable for form-
ing masses and groups; of easy culture and reliable, profuse bloomers. The flowers and clusters are
large, of light color, running mostly to white and light pink; foliage abundant, glossy and handsome.
While much less valuable than the choice named hybrids above, they are very desirable for decorative
planting and for massing on the margins of woods, and in exposed situations, for which their robust
growth and great hardiness eminently nt them.
15 to 18 in., with some buds, each, 50c. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA.
24 in., with many buds, each, 75c.; $7.50. ’
Rates in quantity upon application. Adam’y eh ee Aseaaet ond
picturesque; fine
for grouping on the
lawn or in other
situations. Strong,
lance-like, ever-
green foliage cov-
ered with filaments;
stout flower stems,
4 or 5 feet high,
bearing immense
panicles of large,
drooping, creamy
white flowers.
Thrives well every-
where. Strong
roots, each, 20c.;
3 for 50c.
KALMIA LATIFOLIA.
Broadleaved Mountain Laurel.
A superb, ornamental native evergreen shrub,
approaching the Rhododendron closely in beauty.
It produces large, open flowers set in compact
clusters in great profusion during early Summer,
of wax-like appearance, white or faint blush in
color and very lovely. The foliage is of a hand-
some dark, glossy green with reddish stems, very
abundant. It succeeds best in partially shaded
situations and should be nursery-grown to trans-
plant and thrive well.
Strong, nursery-grown plants, 24 in., each, 75c.
Collected plants (with good bushy tops and good
roots), 15 to 24 in., each, 50c.
50 jut. LOVETT, EIPTLE Sucve) Neo
HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS.
Vines are an essential feature in beautifying a country home, whether it be for the simple cottage
or the mansion.
else can take their place.
They should be largely employed, and there are innumerable positions where nothing
I offer here but a small selection, comprising the choicest and best for general
cultivation, all of which are hardy nnd vigorous, will thrive everywhere and grow in strength and beauty
from vear to year. They are all strong plants, most of them two years old or older.
LI will select smaller
plants and send by mail if desired any varieties offered at prices quoted.
Rates per dozen and per hundred will be given upon application.
AMPELOPSIS.
Ampelopsis Veitchii.
Quinquefolia ( /i7~ginia Creeper).—A well-known
and useful climber; known also as American Ivy.
Of luxuriant, vigorous growth, © covering trel-
lises, arbors, buildings, etc., with a mass of
beautiful, digitate, bright-green foliage, turning
to brilliant crimson in Autumn.
4 for 50c.
2 yrs., each, 15c.;
Tricolor (Variegated Ampelopsis).—A Japanese
vine of great beauty, valuable especially for its
handsome,ornamental foliage, which is abundant,
large, and grape-like, with bright-green foliage,
most beautifully variegated with blotches and vein-
ings of rich, creamy white, with markings of car-
mine—all in a most curious and delightful manner.
Its stems are of reddish-purple and its flowers are
small and insignificant, but are followed by berries
in handsome clusters of greyish color, turning later
to a slaty blue, in great numbers, during late Sum-
mer and Autumn. It is of iron-clad hardiness, free
from insects and mildew and a robust grower. Un-
surpassed for decorative planting and is a welcome
acquisition: . 2 yrs., each} 20c.- 3 for 50c.
Veitchii (Japan or Boston Ivy).—The most popu-
lar and best of climbers for covering walls, etc.,
clinging firmly to brick, stone, or other material
and forming a perfect coat of deep, glossy green
foliage which turns to crimson and gold in Autumn.
The leaves are ivy-shaped and lap closely over each
other, presenting aclose mass of delightful verdure.
It isarapid grower and spreads rapidly. Although
of dainty and frail habit, it is as hardy as an oak
tree. (Seezllustration.) 2yrs., from 33 in., pots,
3 to 5ft., 2%.; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.
ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO.
Of strong growth, with large, showy, roundish,
pale-green leaves over-lapping each other, andodd,
pipe-shaped, yellowish-
brown flowers in July.
Valued especially for its
luxuriant foliage and rapid
| growth. 2 yrs., each, 40c.
EUONYMUS.
Radicans.—A small, unique
and valuable climber and
trailer, with small, myrtle:
like, glossy, evergreen foli-
age, clinging to walls and
buildings after the manner of
Ivy. Its creeping habit ren-
ders it valuable for rockwork.
2 yrs., 15c.; 4 for 50c.
Radicans variegata.—A variety very much like
the above, with beautiful, small, evergreen foliage,
finely variegated and margined with creamy white
and light rosy purple. 2 yrs., each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.
JASMINUM NUDIFLORUM,
A slender-growing vine of rather shrubby habit,
needing to be trained on trellis or other support,
and bearing small, yellow, fragrant flowers very
early in Spring, before the leaves appear. 2 yrs.,
each, ldc.; 4 for 50c.
LYCIUM SINENSIS.
Matrimony Vine.
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grower covered with bright
purple flowers which are
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throughout the Summer and
the fruit remains on the vine
until late in Winter. Of the
easiest culture and thrives
everywhere. Of iron-clad
hardiness. 3to5ft., 6to 10stems, ea., 20c.; 3for 50c.
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CLEMATIS.
Large-flowering Varieties.
Henryi.—The best of all the white large-flowered
varieties, producing superb, large, pure white flow-
ers continuously throughout Summer and early
Autumn. Beautiful in form and pure in color.
2 yrs., each, 35c.; 4 for $1.00.
Jackmanni.—The most popular and the best of
the large-flowered sorts. The flowers are very
large, of an intense, rich, velvety violet-purple, and
produced in such profusion as to produce a verita-
ble cloud of bloom. 2 yrs., ea., 30c.; 4 for $1.00.
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The finest of all vines for airy grace and beauty.
It quickly grows toa height of 15 to 20 feet and
spreads out in all directions. In August and Sep-
tember, when other vines have ceased to bloom, it
is completely covered with a sheet of fleecy white,
made up of numerous pure white, star-like flowers
on long stems, and so fragrant that the air is per-
fumed to a greatdistance. Its masses of delightful
bloom remain until frost, and are succeeded by
tufted seed-pods. 2 yrs., each, 1ic.; 4 for 50c.; 3
and 4 yrs., very heavy, each, 25c.; 5 for $1.00.
HEDERA HIBERNICA. Irish Ivy.
The well-known vine with dark, glossy, ever-
green foliage. 23-in., pots, 12 to 18 in., each, lac. ;
4 tor 50c.; heavy imported plants, each, 25c.; 5 for
$1.00.
LONICERA. Honeysuckle.
Halleana (Ha//s Japan Honeysuckle).—The best
of all for general cultivation, and the most desira-
ble. Of strong, shrubby growth, has dark, rich
foliage, which it holds all Winter, and is covered
from May to November with deliciously fragrant,
pure white flowers, which change to creamy yel-
low. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 3 to 5 ft., tops, each,
20c.; 3 for 50c.
Aurea reticulata (/apjan Golden-veined Honey-
suckle).— Of great value for its highly ornamental
and beautifully variegated foliage, which is veined
or netted with deep golden yellow, and remains
nearly all Winter. The
flowers are large and of
a delicate peach color.
Strong, 2 yrs., 2 to 3ft.,
tops, each, 20c.; 3 for
50c.
TECOMA RADI-
CANS.
Trumpet Flower.
One of the most = 2
showy climbers; very Sg A Be ae
ornamental at alltimes, “4 | ondigg Corps
a strong and rapid
grower, with beautiful Fern-like foliage and
large trumpet-shaped flowers of a vivid orange-
scarlet, borne in large clusters, with gorgeous
effect during July and August. Unsurpassed for
covering dead trees, fences, trellises, etc., from
which its large terminal clusters of brilliant bloom
hang down with delightful effect. 2 yrs., each,
20c.; 3 for 50c.
VINCA MINOR. Periwinkle.
A beautiful, dwarf evergreen creeper, of dense,
rapid growth, the trailing shoots rooting at inter-
vals and forming a carpet of dark green covered
with numerous clear, bright blue tubular flowers
in Spring and early Summer. Valuable for ceme-
tery use on graves and for banks and shady places
under trees, etc., where grass will not grow. Very
hardy and attractive the entire year through. Each,
10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00.
WISTARIA.
Sinensis. (Chinese
Blue Wistaria.)—A splen-
did flowering vine of ex-
tremely vigorous growth
and which grows to a
large size. The flowers
ire very beautiful and so
abundant as to form
masses of color, borne g@=yyy
during May and June, =
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pendulous racemes, often
18 inches long, of a beau-
tiful dainty grayish blue
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color. 2 yrs., each, 25c. ¢
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Sinensis Alba. ( Chinese White Wistaria.)\—Simi-
lar in all respects to the above except that the flow-
ers are pure white and remain longer on vine. A
superb companion for it. 2 yrs., each, 30c.
PAGE
Achillea: 25.5 see
Adam’s Needle . . . 49
Adlumia . . 2S
Althea 44, 46
Ampelopsis . 50
Anemone Japonica. . 28
Anthemis . 28
IO OES oh Ase . 22
Aquilegia . 327
Arabis 27
NTIScoMae see! 28
Atistolochiatie. = 150
UNSCIEPIASmen: » see 28
Asparagus. . 19
INSECTS Site mentee 29
Astilbe nie ee 28
Azalea ae! pee - 45
Baptisia. 30
Batherhys-, - . 46
Beard Tongue. . 40
Bee Balm. +
Bellflower . 30, 38
Bellis 29
Berberis. 46
Bergamot Mero)
Blackberries 13-16
Blanket Flower . . . 33
Bleeding sidecases at
Blood Root. . AD
Bocconias. =. . 30
Boltonia . 29
Buddlea. =. - 45
Bush Trefoil 32
Buttercup . AI
Butterfly Weed 25
Campanula 0)
Gandytutlt -- 34
Canterbury Bells. . . 30
Calycanthus. . | AG
Cardinal Flower 736
Caryopteris . . AO
Cheqhies:me 25
Chestnuts . fe Is
Chrysanthemums, 30, 31
Clematis: SBOE T
Columbine . . 27
Cone Flower . Sit
CGonvallanas i440
Coral Bells Ail
Corchorus. SAG
Coreopsis . : 30
Crab Apples: “as e22
Cranberdes ei 8
Creeping Jenny . . . 34
Currants ley
Cydontayest., i - 45
INDEX.
PAGE
Daisy, English .. . 29
(a2 "Glant) Ses 226
2 Marsh = = WAL
‘« Painted . 40
Delphinium . 3a
Desmodium. 32
Deutzia. - 46
IDeioisenes = fp 6
Dianthisyss- ie ks 32
Dicentra 31
Digitalis. . . P33
Dragon Head . . 40
Elzagnus Longipes . 12
Eryngium. He:
Ealabiat-ae oer 3
HuUOnyiits. . 50
Euphorbia. . . 122
False Chamomile. 29
“) ghndigore say ate
Forget-me-not 005
Forsythia A7
Foxglove . rerass
Pringe, Purple > AS
Funkia . ane 32
Gaillardias | ee
Genista - 44
Globe Flower. - 47
Golden Bell. . 47
_ Fleece . 44
i a nL OV: AT
e) Marewerte <3 20
eae: 20
Gooscbetnesimer. sly
Grapesue wee aten . 18
Grasses hardyoee. A3
Grass, Ribbon. Ae
SD eRe Dake tabeet sas
Groundlivy75 4; 5-3. 36
Hedera . 5k
Helenium . 33
Helianthus Ez
Heliotrope, Garden . 42
Hemorocallis . aad)
Herbaceous Plants, 27-42
Heuchera . 34
Hibiscus . . . 34
Hollyhocks . 35
Honeysuckle . 5
4 Bush. . 47
Hiopstsonee aps)
Horseradish 19
Hydrangea . . OAT,
Hypericum. pa 45,44.
[benises ca see 2h
Iris 206 37
divay colina Slass tes ae . 51
PAGE
Ivy, Japan or Boston, 50
Jack inthe Pulpit . . 28
Japangkushitec ==... 43
Jasminunie: 2a 50
Kealiniaryss ate omer AQ
IKerita se a Wertern ca ee 47
Karksputs ae a
Lathyrus se Sees eee 35
Lavender, Sweet. = = 19
bios trims! es eae 47
Lilae=: Re iS
Lily, Day or Plantain,
32, 34
Lily of the Valley . . 30
ion’s Heart <=" 340
Lobelia . 36
Loganberry . 2 Ro
Lonicera. bah cues yet
Loosestrife . A
Lycium 5O
Lysimachia . . 24
Matrimony Vine. 50
Michaelmas Daisies . 29
Milfoil Sas)
Mock Orange .. . . 48
Monarda, 4.5 oa en6
Money wort. -s- =) 34
Moss. Pinkini (2 SeeG
Mountain Fleece. . . 38
ve Fringe. 28
oe Laurel 2-49
Myosotis . as
Nepetasasijnceer 36
Nuts . 26
Oleaster, Japanese. . 12
Osweeo deat iar a e26
Pzeonias . 38
Papaniete cast ceaeemae a 38
Pardanthus 25 == 40
Peaches . Soe 20. 21
Pears . meet
Pecan 3726
Penstemon . - 40
Perennial*Pea\os 35
Re ie aia 51
Philadelphus peeks:
Bhlox = apes 2 as. 39
PaySOStecia ema = = 40
Pinks. ia
Platycodon 37 38
Fp anaas «oof emis a oe 24
Polygonum . 38
Poppy ESas
Privet A5, 47
Byrethruin) = yao ohae 4o
PAGE
Ouinces a4 os oe 21
Quince, Japan 45
Ranunculus 4420202 4I
Raspberries. . . . 9-12
Red Hot Poker . . . 42
Rhododendrons . 49
Rit barb? i425 vee 19
Rhus Cotinus . 48
Rock Cress . . 2,
Rose Mallow ey
Rose, Japan — =. seas
Rose of Sharon 222746
Rosa. Rugosa . . . . 48
Rudbeckia 8
Saves. i. (20. saaeamee 19
Saneuinatia= 7. eee 42
sea Holly see 32
Seaside Oats 43
Sedum Jig ie ee
Shrubs, Hardy. 44-49
Sneezewort . Se a
Snowball, Japanese . 48
Speedwell pee:
Spiderwort Sei Ae
Spiraea. . 28, 46, 48
Spurge, Flowering. . 32
Stach yspee tt eae . 40
Strawberries . 2—8
Strawberry-Raspberry, 8
SLONeCCLOP a= . 4!
Sunflower. . mK
Sytinean sit oe ee 48
Farkagon=. Jes = 19
Técoma.. 2520 2 eet
‘Thynis 0s eee ae 42
‘ritonias 5% eee
Tradescantia aie 2
‘Crompet Creeper a aaeesr
Uniola Ag
Valeriana . eae
Veronicas. 2> 23a 43
Viburnum. . . 48
Virginia Creeper. . . 50
WinGas 4) <7 eae 51
Vines, Hardy 2 SOa Si
Violetecias RieAe
Walnuts peer yee
Weisel = 44, 48
Widow’s Tears, 42
Windflower. . . 28
Wineberry Be a.
Wistanan 99) 5a
Woundwort.. (pee. 4o
VUCCas vsos ee ee 49
CALIFORNIA PRIVET.
Of all the hardy shrubs in cultivation no other
is so valuable and so useful as the California Privet,
either for hedging, for use as a screen to *‘ plant
out’’ buildings or other unsightly objects, for mass-
ing or for planting as specimens upon the lawn;
especially when trained to the standard or globe
form. It is almost an evergreen (holding its foliage
until Christmas ) and during the whole Summer and
Autumn it is densely clothed with smooth, glossy
foliage of the most intense, deep, rich green
imaginable—much richer in color than tree or bush
30x. The Standards surpass in effectiveness and
rich color the popular Bay Tree, and possess the
untold advantage of being perfectly hardy; requir-
ing no care or protection in Winter. The Globe
Privets I offer are veritable balls of richest green—
so dense, a bird cannot enter them. The demand
for these two forms of trained Privet is so great
that I have grown several thousand of them, which
I offer at less than half the price at which imported
ones are sold for. Being acclimated they are very
much better in every way than imported stock.
STANDARD PRIVET.
CEE MIPGEO Soares cates 2c. o = $1. OO each.
: slg SP Se ee ees
5 as pe OF ee es
6 = i a a oe . 250
GLOBE PRIVET.
i ieee meds a =. ~ $0 15 each.
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CALIFORNIA PRIVET HEDGE.
Introduced, recommended and planted by me
as a hedge plant in 1873 and its beauty and value
were quickly recognized. Since then it has grown
in popularity so rapidly, that to-day it is planted
more largely in America by far than any other plants for this purpose. The demand for it is so great
that I carry a stock of over 250,000 plants of it. If planted in a single row, it should be planted 8 inches
apart in the row, requiring three plants for every 2 feet of hedge. If planted in double row, the rows
should be 1 foot apart, and the plants 1 foot apart
in each row, requiring two plants for every foot of
hedge to be planted. All the plants except the
smallest size quoted were cut to the ground when
one year old and are composed of many branches
or stems, being very bushy.
One year, 12 to 18 in., 50c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.
Two years, 13 to 2 ft., 75c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Two years, 2 to 3 ft., $1.00 per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
Three years, 3 to 4 ft., $1.25 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Rates by the thousand given upon application.
Note.—I have prepared and will mail free
upon request, a Circular, giving full instru
‘How to plant and care for a Privet Hedg
order to secure the quickest and best results.
PYRAMIDAL BOX.
roots with earth and transplant in perfect safety. Fine specimens 3 ft. high and 18 inches in diameter at
base, each $1.50.
AUCUBA JAPONICA. Variegated Laurel. ,
A choice evergreen shrub with very handsome Laurel-like foliage of glossy green, beautifuly varie-
gated and blotched with golden yellow; exceedingly attractive and fine. It is only half-hardy, but is
immensely valuable for decorative purposes, for which it is generally grown in tubs, and is charmingly
effective. Beautiful plants, 3 ft. high, each, $2.00.
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ELEGANTISSIMA.
JAPANESE ANEMONES.
LADY ARDILAUN.
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