Washburn & Co.'s amateur cultivator's guide to the flower and kitchen garden

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* account of the increase of our Seed and Bulb business, we find it necessary to devote our
whole time to those departments; therefore we have disposed of our interest in the follow-

ing articles to Mr. I. Wutre. We would respectfully solicit for him a continuance of the

patronage hitherto bestowed on us. z WASHBURN & CO.

Patent: referring to the above, I beg to state that all orders for the following goods shall be
promptly filled; and my customers and friends may rest assured that they shall have the
greatest care and attention : —

FANCY FLOWER POTS. — Ampler’s Vases, and all styles of Hanging Pots.
FLOWER POTS. — All sizes, singly or by the hundred. ;

FRUIT AND FLOWER BASKETS,

A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT.

Garden Lines, Water Pots,
Plant Trellis, Floral Rings, Vine Protectors, |
Hearts, Crosses, Grafting Wax.
Plant and Tree Labels, Guano, Potting-soil.

CROCUS POTS,
In the form of Hedgehogs, Baskets, Columns, &c.
IMMORTELLES and DRIED FLOWERS. —A large variety, in various forms.

RUSTIC WORK, —A fine asssortment of Flower-stands, Settees, Chairs, Baskets, &c.
PRESERVING-J ARS. — Both Glass and Tin. All the best patterns.

BOUQUETS, WREATHS, CUT FLOWERS, AND FLORAL DESIGNS,

ARRANGED TO ORDER.
Orders by cxpress or telegraph will receive prompt attention.

FUNERAL AND WEDDING FLOWERS PRESERVED
IN THE BEST MANNER.
WHALE-OIL SOAP.—For destroying Slugs, Grub Worms, &e., on Plants, Rose-

bushes, and Shrubs. In packages of from two to twenty pounds each. Labelled with directions
for use. Prices: 2 lbs. boxes, 50 cents; 5 lbs. boxes, $1.00; 10 Ibs. boxes, $1.75.

GARDEN SYRINGES. — All the various patterns, among which are the celebrated
Pool’s Syringe. Prices from $1.25 to $12.00.

HYACINTH GLASSES. — Varicty of patterns. Prices from $1.50 to $6.00 per dozen.

aap Particular attention paid to orders for TREES, PLANTS, &c.

Building, Boston.

loz. of Artichoke and Cardoon . . . . . “ 2 ; 600 plants.

1 oz. of Asparagus . ~ . . F ° 4 1,000. “
1 oz. of Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Egg-Plant, and Tomato 4,000 “
1 oz. of Celery and Lettuce : A : ‘ : . . ea Ta ES Pies
1 oz. of Leek and Pepper . . ° : . ‘ : . 3,000 ‘*
1 oz. of Endive : ~ 2 - ‘ : : < : . 5,000 “

1 oz. of Beet will sow one rod.
; oz. of Carrot will sow one rod.
oz. of Corn Salad will sow two rods.

2 oz. of Parsley, Parsnip, and Salsify should be allotted to every three rods.

1 oz. ee Onion contains 9,000 seeds, and will sow one rod, requiring froni five to eight pounds to
the acre.

4 oz. of Eo cae broadcast, will sow three rods; if sown in drills, one-half the quantity will be
suflicient.

8 oz. of be lage cine ce will sow five rods; if sown in drills, one-half the quantity will be
suflicient. ;

1 oz. of Cucumber will plant 200 hills.

1 oz. of Musk Melon will plant 120 to 150 hills.

1 oz. of Watermelon will plant 40 to 50 hills.

1 oz. of Squash will plant 50 to 100 hills.

1 qt. of English Beans will plant about 60 feet of row.

1 qt. of Dwarf Beans will plant from 230 to 260 feet of row, or 350 to 400 hills.

1 qt. of Pole Beans will plant from 200 to 250 feet of row, or 100 to 200 hills.

1 qt. of Field Pumpkin will plant from 500 to 600, hills.

1 qt. of Peas will plant from 150 to 200 feet of row.

5 to 8 bushels of Potatoes will plant about 1 acre.

4 bushel of Sweet Potatoes will produce 20 bushels.

pound of Turnip is sufficient for 1 acre.

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BOSTON:
WASHBURN AND COMPANY, SEED MERCHANTS,

HORTICULTURAL BUILDING, 100 TREMONT STREET.

1870.

TO OUR FRIENDS AND CORRESPONDENTS.

WE have much pleasure in submitting to your notice this new edition of our “ Amateur
Cultivator’s Guide,’’ which, in the past, has been so popular with the lovers of horticulture.
We feel assured, upon examination, this will be found to far surpass any existing work of
similar description: we have spared neither time, trouble, nor expense in its compilation.
It has been our endeavor to make it reliable, not only in the description of the great number
of flowers and vegetables which are enumerated on its pages, but equally so in the full and
complete practical directions for the successful growth of every variety.

The arrangement, though different from our last edition, is not new, having been adopted
by eminent foreign dealers. To many it may not be very important; but, to the mass of our
customers, we think it will commend itself as highly useful. All flowers and plants are
divided into natural groups, and to know the character of one of these groups gives an idea
of the whole. The Aster and the eerie hs are familiar to almost every cultivator; and,
when it is known that these belong to the composite order ( Composite), it will at once be
understood that any unknown plant belonging to this order resembles, in some respects, the
above flowers. It is to convey this general information that we think the addition of the
natural order is highly important. ;

It will be seen that we have omitted many varieties from our last edition which we
deem scarcely worth.cultivating, to avoid confusion, and to give greater space to more
desirable kinds.

The character of every plant, whether annual, biennial, perennial, for the greeen-house, or
whether hardy, or half-hardy, is stated; and, with our prefatory remarks upon the culture
of each, there can be no difficulty in their successful growth. In addition to this infor-
mation, our remarks on laying out flower-gardens will, we hope, not only prove a valuable
aid to amateurs, but assist in disseminating a true taste for gardening art.

As specialities, we refer particularly to the very extensive list of NOVELTIES, many of ©

them of rare merit, and difficult to obtain. Other specialities are our choice selection of
French and German flower-seeds, particularly Double Asters, German Stocks, English
Double Hollyhocks, Camellia-flowered Balsams, Carnation and Picotee Pinks, Double
Zinnias, Double Portulacas, &c.; and of green-house plants, the Cineraria, Calceolaria
Gloxinia, Pelargonium, Chinese Primrose, &c. Many of these are of our own growth; and
others are received direct from growers who produce their own seed, and some of whom
raise them expressly for us. In our collection of German, French, and English flower-seeds
we feel especial pride; for they contain all the truly beautiful varieties obtained in Europe
during the last ten years, all selected especially for us, and never surpassed, if equalled.

Our VEGETABLE SEEDS are such as we can recommend with the greatest confidence;
and, though we have not had the opportunity to test the latest additions, the dealers from
whom they have been obtained leave little doubt of their real value. In conclusion, we -
have to acknowledge our indebtedness to various authorities for names, as well as occasional
hints, and more particularly to that valuable book, Burr’s “ Vegetables of America,’ to
Buist’s “ Kitchen Garden,”’ and to numerous English catalogues.

Owing to the greatly increased expense of publishing a work so extensive as the present
edition, we are reluctantly obliged to make the nominal charge of TWENTY-FIVE cents per
copy, upon the receipt of which it will be mailed to all applicants from any part of the
United States or Canada.

Address,

WASHBGRN €& CO.,
HorrTicutturat Harz, Boston, Mass.

ELECTROTYPED AND PRINTED BY RAND, AvERY, & FRYE, Boston.

TERMS, CONDITIONS, ETC.

Letters received.— All letters received are opened by one of the principals, and replied
to by return mails. To facilitate carrying out this rule, we would respectfully ask our
correspondents to give care that their orders may be written distinct from remarks and
inquiries, that it may be seen at a glance, and filled with greater ease. Make letters as
brief as possible, as it requires great labor to attend to the hundreds daily coming in at the
busy season; write the address plainly, and give the full name, with Post-office address,
County, and State. We occasionally receive letters with no other address than the town,
and in some instances without signature; which, of course, cannot be answered.

Execution of Orders. — Our rule is to despatch all orders as soon as received; but, as
there are only a few months of planting season, and everybody anxious to get their seeds at
the same time, it is sometimes tmpossible to prevent a delay of a few days: we make it a
point to fill all orders in rotation, unless in cases of extreme urgency. It will be greatly to
our advantage, and to that of the buyer also, if the orders are sent in early in the season, be-
fore the rush comes; and then we can give more attention.

Seeds, Bulbs, Piants, &c., by Mail, To any part of the United States where there is
postal communication. The new postage-law authorizes the sending of SEEDS, BULBS,
ROOTS, CUTTINGS, PLANTS, and scions, at the rate of TWO CENTS for every FOUR
OUNCES in weight, — the weight of the package not to exceed FoUR PouNDs. Under
this law, any of the seeds or bulbs named in this Catalogue will be mailed, free of postage,
at the prices quoted, with the exception of PEAS, BEANS, CORN, and POTATOES, for which
an additional remittance of eight cents for every pound is required.

Remitting Money.— Orders from unknown correspondents, to insure attention, should
be accompanied with cash, or satisfactory reference. Remittances may be made in current
bank-bills, or, what is better, Post-office orders, registered letters, or checks on Boston, New
York, or Philadelphia.

Risk in sending Money, or Loss of Seeds. — Where Post-office orders, registered
letters, or checks, are sent, they will be at our risk (but do not hold ourselves responsible
where bank-bills are sent), and will guarantee the safe arrival of the goods at their desti-
nation.

Despatch of Orders. —In giving orders, please state explicitly by what conveyance
they are to be forwarded, and, if by express or railroad, the names of the parties to whose
care they wish them consigned at the various places of transhipment. When no particular
route is designated, we forward according to the best of our judgment; but in no case do
we assume any responsibility after the packages leave our hands, unless for our own mis-
takes, which are alwavs cheerfully rectified.

Quality of Seeds.— As regards the freshness of our seeds, or their qualty, we have
nothing to add. Our numerous customers throughout the country know us too well to ask
any additional guaranty than that of the many years we have labored to place before them
all the treasures of the flower-garden or conservatory, selected from the best sources in
Europe and our own country, or grown or originated by us. Our long correspondence with
the cultivators of England, France, Germany, and Prussia bas enabled us to be the jirst to
possess every thing new, whenever introduced. The novelties described in our present
Catalogue are nearly three times the number of those enumerated by any dealer in
America.

As we occasionally hear complaints concerning flower-seeds, that they do not meet the
expectations of the purchaser, fail to vegetate, &c., and as seedsmen in general are often
accused of sending out worthiess seed, we would, in justice to ourselves and others, beg of
our patrons to give the following remarks a careful perusal: —

We are well aware, and happy to state, that our seeds do generally give perfect satisfac-
tion (this we learn from multiplied testimony yearly increasing); but now and then a
grumbler steps out, discouraged, and disappointed that the flower did not prove what he
expected. This, certainly, can be no fault of ours. We aim to find accurate descriptions of
all that we advertise; but we cannot guarantee to meet the wants of people who are ex-
pecting to realize their own ideas of flowers. For instance, we speak of some fine variety, a
delicate beauty: it comes up modestly, breathing sweet perfume, a perfect specimen of
its kind; while the sower is surprised and disappointed, expecting to behold some showy,
brilliant flower. Also, of double flower and distinct colors, we give the greater care in
selecting and testing, making perfection our standard; but, nevertheless, single flowers will

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sometimes peep out, and mixtures cannot always be avoided. We find that some varieties
are less reliable than others; but, while the good predominates, vex not over the simple loss
of a few seeds, but try again with us to reach the standard.

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

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

Complaints that seed are not good are perennial; and we quite believe, that, in nineteen
cases out of twenty, they arise from injudicious treatment. We think a little consideration
would convince any one, that, if we know our own interest, we should not be likely to send
out poor seed, for the sake of saving a few shillings, at the risk of sacrificing the trade we
are striving to extend. Nothing, indeed, is more barbarous than the way in which seeds
are sometimes treated. Some. are overwhelmed with earth; others are scattered on the
eurface; some are allowed to lie in a puddle; some are planted where no rain can reach
them; slugs are allowed to devour them; domestic fowls and other birds are permitted to
feast on them. Another reason why seeds sometimes fail to give satisfaction is, that people
are too much in a hurry to get their seeds into the ground; and probably more disappoint-
ment arises from too early sowing than from all other causes put together. And then,
agun, many will allow the weeds to grow with the seeds, until the former cannot be
removed without destroying the latter; and we have known more than one case where the
plants have been pulled up with the weeds,—the ps not being able to distinguish
between them. In all these cases, the seeds are found to be in fault, and the blame is most
unreasonably thrown upon the seedsman.

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

HOT-BED FRAME. — See p. 10.

THE

Summer Stlower-Garoden ;

CONTAINING

BRIEF DIRECTIONS FOR THE CULTIVATION OF ANNUAL, BIENNIAL, AND
PERENNIAL FLOWER-SEEDS,

NNUAL flowers are not only among the most beautiful ornaments of
the summer flower-garden, but the ease with which they are culti-
vated, and the long time they remain in bloom, give them the
highest claim to our attention and care. Without them, however
much we may admire the various showy bedding-plants, a continu-
ous and uninterrupted display of flowers, from spring till {vrost,
cannot well be obtained; and when we add the charm of novelty, and
the still greater one of variety, we have only enumerated a few of
the claims of these most desirable and effective ornaments of the .

a Co, gardens of ‘‘ the million.”

In consequence of their simple culture, and the small amount of trouble they give to
the amateur, as well as their comparative inexpensiveness for their rich array of beauty,
they are yearly becoming more generally grown. Bedding-plants are charming objects;
but the yearly propagation required for geraniums, verbenas, &c., the labor of potting and
watering, and the expense of wintering them, are not within every one’s means; but a few
dollars expended in seeds, and a little pleasant labor in the sunny days of early spring, will
give an amount of real enjoyment beyond belief. The most desolate garden may be made a
scene of beauty in scarcely more than a month’s time. Annuals are not what they were in
former days. The skill of the hybridizer in the production of new varieties, and the diligence
of the enthusiastic florist in the selection of the finest plants, have entirely changed the
character of many of these flowers; and, if to this we add the new acquisitions from Japan,
how could we well make up a summer-garden without them? What should we do without
the grand Peony-flowered Asters, the brilliant double Zinnias, the boldly-marked and rich-
colored Petunias, the Double Portulacas,—like miniature roses, —the Heddewiggi Pink,
the Tropzeolum, &c.? These give an entire new feature to our annuals, to be cherished by
every lover of beautiful flowers.

- We therefore make no apology for giving a few brief hints on the cultivation of these, as

well as some of the biennials and perennials, equally important in the decoration of the

flower-border.
ANNUALS.

Among florists and gardeners, the term “ annual’ is given to those plants which are
sown in the spring, bloom and seed in the summer, and soon afterwards perish. A few are
included among annuals, like the Marvel of Peru, &c , because they flower the first year;
but they are only annual as regards treatment. By cultivator they have been divided into
three classes; viz., Hardy, Half-Hardy, and Tender Annuals, — a very convenient classifica-
tion; and as such we shall treat of them here.

HARDY *ANNUALS.

These are so called because they do not require any artificial heat at any period of their
prow and are capable of enduring any ordinary weather from April to November; a
rosty morning, not unusual in the former month, or even in May, doing them no injury, if
advanced beyond the seed-leaf. Many of them may be sown in Autumn; and the voung
plants will make their appearance early in spring, and flower stronger than when it is
deferred till April.

The Soil and its Preparation.—The best soil for annuals, and indeed for most flower-
ing plants, whether biennials or perennials, is a light, rich loam, neither too sandy nor too stiff.

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In such they grow readily, and attain to great perfection of bloom, with but little care; but it
is hardly necessary to say, that few persons have just such asoil, nor is it possible often for the
cultivator to have much choice. He must take such soil as he has, and make the most of it;
and by the application of proper manures, or sand or clay, he can bring it to sucha condition
as to answer all the purposes of a flower-garden. Moving large masses of soil is very expen-
sive; and writers who advise the addition of rich loam seem not to be aware of the difficulty
of procuring it, or the expense and labor attending the same. For the complete garden of the
wealthy, this may and should be done; but the mass of cultivators need not fear of obtain-
ing good results without it. Deep and thorough trenching in the autumn, if possible, and
the application of very old decayed manure or leaf-mould, will give the amateur a well-
prepared and suitable soil. If the situation of the garden is low or damp, first of all it
should be well drained; for, in addition to the injury from excessive moisture, such soils are
cold, and the young plants are injured by early frosts, when they would escape damage in
one of the opposite character: neither should the situation be too dry, as, in this case, the
plants would suffer in summer, and present a meagre in place of a vigorous bloom. Where
the soil is too light, a thin layer of clay, if to be had, spread over the surface in the autumn,
and dug in, after being pulverized by the winter frosts, in the spring, is the best remedy.
This, with the use of old manure, — that which has lain a year or more, and been frequently
turned over till it becomes thoroughly decayed, — will keep the garden in good condition.
No unvarying rules can be given: much must be left to the judgment of the amateur. He
must understand that the soil of a good garden should be deep, well pulverized, friable, and
rich; and, if the opposite, to make it as near that as possible. ;

When the flower-garden is to be a speciality, —a piece of ground set apart for that object,
and laid out in geometrical order, and all the beds edged with box or thrift, —then more
pains ought to be taken; and those who arc about to do this, if they have not the requisite
information, will consult something more than a catalogue. Our hints are intended for the
mass of the people who love flowers, who have but little leisure, and do not wish to incur
great expense in the gratification of their taste.

Period for Sowing. — This must depend much upon the season as well as the locality.
Our Northern springs are so variable that no definite period can be named. As a general rule,
the proper time to commence sowing is about the middle of April, though a few sorts may be
planted as soon as the ground can be got ready; and, for a succession, the sowing should be
continued until June. In the Southern States, of course, January, February, or March will be
the time to sow, as they correspond with April, May, and June of the North. The Californian
annuals, now so numerous and so ornamental, are very hardy, and should be sown early, as
they get well established before the heat of summer. To avoid all danger of injury, the sowing
may be deferred till the lastof April; but, when a little labor is of no consideration, the sow-
ing may be made earlier; and, in case of failure to grow, or subsequent injury from frost or wet
another sowing may bo made when the weather is more favorable. Because we recommen
April, it is not to be understood the sowing must be made at that time. ‘The only object is
to obtain a vigorous growth and early bloom. If sown in any part of May, they will flower
later, but abundantly throughout the latter part of summer.

Mode of Sowing.—This must be varied according to the style of the garden and the
variety to be sown. Many of the most showy and beautiful annuals are very impatient of
removal; and these must be sown where they are to remain and flower. Such are the Lupins,
Sweet Pea, Eschscholtizia, Poppies, &c. Indeed, most of the tap-rooted annuals will not bear
transplanting. Other annuals, which may be transplanted, and some of which flower stronger
for removal, may either be sown in the places where they are to bloom, or in prepared beds,
from whence they are to be transplanted to the flower-garden. In small gardens, undoubt-
edly the best way is to sow where they are to remain, thinning out the superfluous plants.
This gives the least trouble; but in larger gardens, or where there are beds of early spring
bulbs to be filled, the safest and best plan is to sow in well-prepared beds, and, wheu the
young plants are of proper size, to transplant to the flower-garden.

Never sow seeds when the ground is very wet, particularly early in the spring. Select a
time when the soil is neither wet nor dry. The sowing must be left to the taste of the
cultivator, and the extent of surface. If there are vacant beds, the seeds may be sown
in rows across the bed; but if in the border, where there are only limited spaces among the
perennials or bulbs, they may be planted in, masses or groups, in which mode we think
annuals produce the greatest effect. Our pléfivhas always been to mark out a circle a foot
or more in diameter, and level the ground evenly and nicely with the rake; then, with the
back of a trowel, press the surface firmly down; around the circle make a slight drill of the
proper depth, in which the seeds are thinly sown, covering them lightly, and again pressing
the earth upon the seeds with the back of the trowel. If the soil should happen to be too
wet, or stiff and adhesive, fill the drill with some light sandy loam, and make firm, as before
ordered. :

And here we should remark that great care should be exercised in covering the seeds. It
is the great error to cover too deep; and the cause of more than half of the complaints against
seedmen of selling old and worthless seeds comes from inexperience or want of judgment in

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sowing. No rule can be given in this respect; but, as a general guide, all large seeds, such
as Sweet Peas, Lupins, &c., may be sown half an inch deep,—smalier, less; and for the
smallest, such as Clarkia, Pinks, &c., a covering of one-sixteenth of an inch suffices. If
sown too deep, they are longer in germinating, and are liable to decay. Avoid the general
error of sowing the seeds too thick; as it causes an elongated and feeble growth, which no
subsequent thinning will entirely remedy.

If the weather should be warm, or the soil very dry, it will be advisable to give a slight
watering with a watering-pot with a fine rose. It is not often that seeds planted in April
need watering; but later in the season they frequently require it. Use water of the same
temperature of the soil; or, if warmer, it will dono harm. The waterings should be given
early in the afternoon, and repeated every few days; as, when the seeds begin to swell, they
are more susceptible of injury from drought, and tle young plants often perish when
it is neglected. A good plan with very small seeds is to cover them with an inverted flower-
pot, being careful to remove it before the young seedlings appear above the surface, other-
wise they will be drawn up weakly, and are likely to be injured by the hot sun or a cool
night. Seeds vary in their period of germination. Some will be above ground in a week,
while others require two or three weeks.

As soon as the seedlings have made three or four leaves, and are an inch high, they should
be thinned out. If they are kinds which will bear removal, they may be replanted in vacant
spaces in the border. No rule can be given for thinning. Tall-growing plants with spread-
ing branches will require more room than slender-growing dwarf kinds; and in this the
cultivator must be guided by the Catalogue. Stir the soil around the plants from time to
time; and, if they appear crowded, a second thinning will be.of great benefit to those that
remain. If the growth is not strong, from the nature of the soil, apply occasionally a very
small amount of guano or bone-dust.

Transplanting.—Presuming that many cultivators will sow their seeds in prepared beds,
whence the plants are to be removed to the borders to bloom, it is necessary that the work
should be carefully performed to insure success. Transplanting should, if possible, always be
done in cloudy weather, and towards evening. If the soil is dry, the plants will require a light
‘ watering to settle the earth around the roots; and, if warm sunny days succeed the operation,
they will root all the better to have a little shade for a day or two, which may be done by
spreading an old newspaper over them, or covering with a mat, removing either at night. All
large-growing plants should be transplanted singly; but many of the smaller may be
removed in patches, without any trouble, if the soil is previously well watered. We have
found very little difficulty in moving Zinnias, Asters, and smaller plants, after they have
begun to bloom. After the plants are established, they will need no other care than to #’e
up the taller-growing sorts to stakes to prevent the wind and rains from beating them
down to the ground, and injuring their blossoms.

HALF-HARDY ANNUALS.

We have already remarked that half-hardy annuals are those that require the aid of arti-
ficial heat to assist germination; but it should be remarked that this is not absolutely
necessary if the sowing is deferred until the ground is warm, —say the last of May. This
is exemplified in the Portulaca, which sows itself: but the plants never appear above ground
till June; and those who do not wish the trouble of sowing seed early should plant in
open ground in May. But, to gain time, and insure an early and abundant bloom, it is best
to plant early, and assist the growth by a gentle artificial heat. Some of the most magnifi-
cent annuals are embraced in this class, of which the Aster, Zinnia, and Balsam are
examples. The cheapest, most convenient, and simplest mode of doing this is the ordinary
hotbed of stable manure, which gives a gentle bottom-heat quite sufficient for any of this
class. Its construction is simple, and generally understood by most owners of a garden;
but, as there may be some of our readers who do not know how to make a good hotbed, we
add the details at the close of our remarks, observing, however, that it is so valuable an aid
in the forwarding of flowers as well as vegetables, that no one having a garden can well
dispense with it.

Presuming that the bed is made and all ready for use, the seeds may be sown on the pre-
pared soil, just the same as in the open ground, and afterwards transplanted to the borders ;
but, as this is often attended with many failures in inexperienced hands, it is the safest to
sow the seeds in pots or pans; if in neither of these, in shallow boxes. The pots should
be about four or five inches in diameter, and should be perfectly clean. The soil should
consist of a uniform compost of light, sandy loam, enriched with some fine leaf-mould,
avoiding any raw or crude manures, which are certain to injure the young plants. Put in
a few crocks at the bottom of each pot, for drainage, and fill to the brim with the compost,
giving the pot one or two gentle knocks on the bottom to settle the earth. which should be
within half an inch of the rim. Leyel the surface by gently pressing it with the bottom of
a pot, or a cireular piece of wood made for the purpose, as this will not only be beneficial
to the seeds, but assist in distributing them more evenly and regularly over the soil. Ob-
serve the same rules, in regard to covering, that we have already named. Some kinds will

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need nothing more than a thin sprinkling of earth just to fairly cover the seeds; and each
pot should have the surface again gently pressed down; a slight watering with a very fine
rose will complete the operation of sowing.

When all the pots are filled and planted, and marked. us they should be, with the name of
each, and date of sowing, upon a neat label, remove them at once to the hotbed or frame,
and place them perfectly level, so that each pot may receive its proper proportion of water
evenly over the surface. If there are but a few pots, and a greenhouse is at hand,
they may have a place on a sunny shelf, near the glass, shading them during the middle of
the day. Shading will also be necessary in the hotbed. The temperature should not
exceed 75° or 80°, or the seeds will germinate too quick, and be drawn up weakly. As
the seedlings appear above ground, give air by tilting the sashes at the back. Give
water as the pots require it (which is usually once a day), and always of the same
temperature of the bed, and be careful in the operation not to wash away or destroy the
young and slender seedlings. During cold nights, a mat may be thrown ever the frame,
which will prevent the loss of heat, and maintain a more even temperature. As some of
the seeds will make their appearance before others, those that appear above ground
should be placed together towards the back of the frame, where they can have a greater
abundance of air, and be more freely watered, than the others. As the plants acquire a
proper size, they should be thinned out, so as not to injure those that remain; and then,
when further advanced, should be transplanted into four-inch pots,— one, three, or five
plants in each, according to the variety, — using a compost similar to that in which the
were sown, replacing the pots in the bed, and shading slightly till they are well established,
and able to bear the fullsun. Those that are Jater in vegetating should be treated in the
same manner, until all are transplanted, unless it is such kinds as will not bear removal
safely; and must be allowed to remain in the pot in which they were sown, thinning them
out, so that not more than three or five plants are left. The Cypress-vine, Thunbergia, &c.,
are of this character.

By the middle of May, the seedlings will be ready for transferring to the beds or borders
where they are to bloom; but, before this is done, the plants should be “ hardened off,” as it
is termed, in order to prepare them for the change. This is effected by gradually giving
the plants more air, and, when the weather is favorable, both day and night, removing the
sashes wholly during the day; or, if more convenient, removing them to a cold frame, where
they can be fully exposed in the daytime, and protected at night, if cold, with a covering
of mits. Much must be left to the judgment of the cultivator and the amount of available
space, the object being to prevent the plants from being injured by a too sudden exposure
to the open air. Proceed, in transplanting, as we have already recommended under that
head for hardy annuals.

TENDER ANNUALS.

We have stated that the classification of hardy, half-hardy, and tender annuals was a
convenient one; but, really, there is scarcely an annual but will grow freely in our climate
in the open ground in summer. The term fender has been applied by English gardeners
because the plants do not attain full perfection unless grown in pots in the greenhouse.
Such are the Globe Amaranth, Balsam, Ege-plant, &c. All the tender annuals, theréfore,
may be treated in the same manner as the half-hardy, and with equal success.

BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS.

Biennial and perennial plants are almost indispensable additions to the flower-garden,
displaying their blossoms both early and late, sueceeding and even flowering with the
spring bulbs, and continuing long after the frost has destroyed the haridiest annuals. They
are also so easily cultivated, and require so little care for their great amount of beauty, that
they must be ranked as the most permanent and showy objects of the flower-border. We
only need name the Larkspur, Phlox, Lychnis, Coreopsis, Saxifrage, &c., as a few among
the many imposing and elegant groups. ©

Biennials are those plants that generally do not flower until the second year, and, after
blooming, die. These include, however, many splendid species, such as the Foxglove,
Canterbury Bells, Sweet Williams, Hollyhocks, &c. Perennials are plants which generally
do not bloom until the second year, but continue to bloom for years in succession, and may
be propagated, after once obtained, by division of the roots, growing more vigorously and
flowering better if divided and replanted every three or four vears.

The proper time for sowing the seeds of hardy kinds is in April or May, at the period of
sowing the hardy annuals, in order to obtain a good strong growth the first vear, and a
greater abundance of flowers the second; but the sowings may be continued with suecess
as late as August, after which the plants will not become strong enough to flower the
following year. Whether the seeds are sown in beds or in the border. the young
plants should be thinned out, and afterwards transplanted, just as we have directed for
hardy annuals, only giving them more room, and encouraging a vigorous growth by hoeing,
watering, &c. On the approach of severe frosty weather, protect the plants with a light

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voyeurs of leaves or coarse manure, and the succeeding year they will blossom in great
profusion.

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS TO AMATEUR CULTIVATORS.

Tn addition to the preceding remarks, which are given as the results of our own practice
for mauy years, and which, we think, are adequate for all general purposes, the following
special directions are added for the guidance of amateurs in the treatment of many of the
more choice and new flowers enumerated in our Catalogue. If carefully followed, it is
hoped they will remove all causes of failure in the attempt to cultivate many of the most
beautiful plants.

Zinnias may be treated precisely like the Aster. The double varieties, in eight distinct
colors, are superb ornaments of the garden.

Epacrises, Heaths, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons should be planted in boxes or

ans, well drained, and filled with light, very sandy loam, with a small quantity of peat.

ake the earth firm, and give a thorough watering before sowing. Cover the surface with
a little sand, upon which the seed should be thinly scattered, covering with the least possible
quantity of fine sand. Place the pans or boxes in the greenhouse, where they can be
wholly shaded from the mid-day sun, and lightly damp the surface when dry. The young
plants will make their appearance in three or four weeks; and. when strong enough to
handle easily, transplant into boxes an inch or two apart, and gradually harden them off,
so as to remove to frames or the open air.

Calceolarias, Cinerarias, and Chinese Primrose require similar treatment. The
seeds of the former are so minute, that they are liable to be destroyed by covering; and
complaints are frequent of the failure to make the seed grow. If the following directions
are carefully observed, an abundance of plants may be easily raised: —

The seed should be sown in pots prepared in the following manner: The pot to be half
filled with drainage; over that, rough siftings of the mould, and the surface covered with soil
as fine as possible, half of which should be composed of silver sand. When prepared thus,
it should be watered with a fine rose, immediately after which sow the seed carefully,
without any covering of soil. The pots should then be placed under a close frame or
hand-elass, in a shady part of the garden (no artificial heat being required). In Jarge
establishments, of course, they may have propagating or other houses that will do, where
the same kind of moist temperature could be obtained; but any exposure to the sun must
be carefully guarded against by mats or paper. If the situation is of the proper tempera-
ture, they will require watering but very seldom. Directly the seedings are strong enough,
they must be pricked off in pots prepared as before, and placed in the same situation. From
the store-pots they will require to be potted off singly; after this they will grow very rapidly.
Through the winter the plants will thrive well on the shelves near the glass, in the green-
houses; and to obtain fine specimens, they must be shifted freely till the flower-stalks have
started, and should always be smoked with tobacco directly the green-fly appears, as no
plants in cultivation so readily suffer from this insect as the Calceolaria.

It is necessary to remark, that one of the most frequent causes of the appearance of these
injurious insects is the plant becoming reot-bound; to avoid which evil, it is important that
it should frequently be repotted during the growing season.

Acacias of all kinds should have scalding water poured over the seeds, and be allowed to
soak for twelve or twenty-four hours: they should then be planted in pots, in light, rich,
sandy soil, covering one-fourth of an inch deep, and placed in the hotbed or greenhouse.

Globe Amaranth, Linum, and Cypress=Vine seeds should be soaked in tepid water
for twelve hours, to insure a quick germination. Rub the seeds with a little dry sand when
ready for sowing.

Liliums of all kinds should have their seed planted immediately they are gathered, if
possible, as they vegetate sooner. They remain good, however, for three or four years; but,
when sown in spring, do not often vegetate until the second year.

Cyclamens should be sown in the greenhouse or hotbed, in pans of light rich soil, well
drained. Transplant singly into pots, and keep them constantly growing the first year.

_ Stocks of the winter-flowering varieties shouid be sown in July, and pricked off singly
into small pots, shifting them as they require it, and keeping them in cold frames as long as
it can be safely done.

Canna-Seeds have a hard, horny covering, and require to have the seed soaked in warm
water for ten or twelve hours, planting them in hotbed while the heat is brisk and strong.
Transfer to the open ground June Ist, and take up the roots before hard frosts.

Gloxinias and Archimenes require to be grown in pots in the greenhouse, or a warm
frame. The soil should be light and rich, — leaf-mould, loam, and sand.

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Ferns are easily raised from the spores (or seeds) with a little care. Sow in pots, which
should be half filled with a good drainage of crocks, and the remainder, to within au inch of
the rim, with coarse sandy peat, or leaf-mould; make the surface smooth, and cover with a
thin layer of sand; on this sprinkle the spores. Set the pot in a pan of water, in a warm,
shady part of the greenhouse, and cover with a pane of glass. In a month or two, the plants
will be ready to pot off singly im small pots.

CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOTBEDS.

We have already alluded to the importance of a hotbed for the successful growth of many
of the half-hardy annuals and more delicate greenhouse plants. hough most or all kinds
of seeds may be raised in a frame without bottom-heat, yet this can only be done so late in
the season, when the weather has become warm, that many of the annuals are late in
blooming, and the greenhouse plants do not ripen and mature their wood, and are therefore
ill adapted to winter well. It is to obviate this that the hotbed is recommended to all ama-
teurs. It is so easily made, and at such slight expense, that it will well repay all who
would secure an abundance of flowers early in the season. (See illustration, page 4.)

Situation of the Bed. — This should be in a warm position, fully exposed to the sun.
facing the east or south, and sheltered by a fence or hedge on the west or north. The soil
should, if possible, be light and dry, as in this case the bed can be sunk a foot or more in
the ground; but, if damp or cold, it should be built upon the surface.

Making the Bed. — Manure fresh from the stable is best. This should be thrown over
and thoroughly shaken up with the fork, making it into a conical heap. In this state it
should be allowed to remain four or five days, at the end of which time it should be turned
over, shaking it up as before. At the end of another three or four d:tys, it will be ready to
make up the bed. Lay out the ground six inches larger than the frame, and put down a
stake at each corner. The frame may be of any size; but the most convenient is nine by
three feet, which will take three lights, three by six feet, the ordinary size, which can
always be had ready made. Proceed to build up the bed to the height of two and a half or
three feet, making it rather firm, and watering, if the manure is dry. When the bed is
finished, put on the lights, and let it stand to settle and exhaust the violent heat. In a day
or two add three or four inches of light sandy loam, spreading it evenly over the bed. If
the seeds are to be sown in the soil of the bed, two or three more inches should be added;
but, if in pots, no addition will be necessary.

The pots being ready, and sown with the various seeds, should be put into the frame,
shading them during the day, and regulating the temperature by tilting the lights at the
back, both night and day, and covering at night with mats. Plunge the pots in the soil,
and, with proper care, the seeds will soon be above the soil. A thermometer placed in the
bed will be the safest guide to the inexperienced. It should not rise above 85° in the day,
nor sink below 60° at night. As the heat declines, linings of fresh manure should be applied
around the outside of the bed; but, ordinarily, for seeds this is not necessary.

The length or number of the frames is immaterial; but they should be nine to twelve
inches deep at the front, and fifteen to eighteen inches at the back. This will give a good
slope to carry off the rain. Cold frames are simply the hotbed-frame set upon a warm spot
of ground, covering it at night to keep in the warmth accumulated during the day.

Commendations.—To attempt the publication of the numerous commendatory letters
would fill several pages of our Catalogue. Gratifying as this would be to us, we are com-
pelled to omit even the briefest extracts from the hundreds of letters expressing the satisfac-
tory manner in which their orders have been executed, and the pleasure derived from the
cultivation of our seeds.

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OF

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With full and explicit directions for their culture.

It also contains a BEAUTIFUL COLORED PLATE, and many other FINE ENGRAY-
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iE BO Wil R-G AR DEN),

HE arrangement of a flower-garden must depend so much upon ‘the
taste or fancy of the cultivator, that it is very difficult to lay down
any rules applicable to general use. All we can do to aid the inex-
perienced is to give such plans as display correct principles in their
general features, which will serve as a guide in grounds of snialler
or larger extent. Of course, we have reference to flower-gardens, or
spots of ground set apart for annuals, bedding-plants, or bulbs; as
any thing more extensive would be beyond the scope of a catalogue.

Where the flower-garden already exists, and is laid out in beds or
borders for miscellaneous plants, all the information necessary to the
amateur will be found in our preceding remarks, except that, perhaps, in reference to the
disposition of colors. If, however, the form is not a fanciful one, or one laid out in the true
principles of the geometrical style, it may be remodelled upon some plan which will com-
bine the merits of those we now annex.

Commencing with the simplest form of ground, where there is no pretension to artistic
display, the two following will be found well adapted for annuals or bedding-plants, or the
two combined.

In the first plan (No. 1), the ground may be arranged as follows: In the centre may be
double Zinnias, if a grand display is desired; but if not, then Zinnias, Marigolds, Asters,
and similar tall-growing annuals, placing the tallest in the centre. The eight small beds
adjoining the centre one may be planted in alternate colors, or mixed with Clintonia, Portu-
laca, Verbenas, Pansies, Agrostemma, Lobelias,&c. The four larger beds may be planted in
four different colors, or mixed, or in ribbon style; in the latter case, using Perilla Nankinen-
sis for the centre row, ard other decided colors for the outer rows, which should be dwarf at
the edge. The four corner-beds may be filled with Mignonette, Sweet Alyssum for the fra-
grance, or with other more showy plants.

No. 1. No. 2.

The second plan (No. 2) admits of a greater display, and particularly if masses of one
color are desired. The centre may be filled with any tall plants of one color; viz., Zinnias,
Asters, Marigolds, or Balsams. Two of the four oval beds may be Portulaca, scarlet and
white, or golden and scarlet; the other two with blue and white Lobelia, or crimson and
white Candytuft. Two of the four large beds between the oval ones may be planted with

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Tropzolums in two colors, and the other two with crimson and variegated Petunias. The
four small beds may be planted with Abronia Umbellata, Nolana, Phlox Drummondii, and
Linum Grandiflora. ‘The four oval corner-beds m»y be planted with ornamental-foliaged
plants, Perilla in two, and Coleus Verschaffeltii in the other two. Four of the small cor-
ner-beds may be filled with Mignonette and Alyssum, and four with Dianthus Heddewégii.
These may be varied to suit the fancy of the possessor with the newest annuals described
in the Catalogue, selecting them according to colors aud height of growth. All the beds
should be edged with box or thrift. The extent of ground is thirty-two feet square.

For more artistic and complete grounds,
we add plans from one of the most ele-
gant flower-gardens of England.

The first plan (No. 3) is extensive and
elaborate in design, and evinces artistic
skill and arrangement of a high order.
The length of the garden is a hundred and
sixty feet, and the width seventy-two feet.
The walks are of gravel, and the beds are
all edged with box. It may be filled with
bedding-plants or with annuals; and, sup-
posing the amateur to desire a mixture of
the two, the following is an appropriate list;
Scarlet Geraniums and Verbenas being
the most effective of bedding-plants: —

1. Verbena (blue).

2. Verbena (whité).

8. Pansies, of the fine showy sorts.
4. Portulaca (white).

5. Tom-Thumb Geranium.

6. Verbena (striped).

7. Portulaca (golden).

8. Campanula Carpatica, with Tree-Rose

in the centre.

9. The same.
10. Tom-Thumb Geranium.
11. Portulaca ( white).
. Verbena (striped).
13. Portulaca (golden).

14. Pansies, of the fine showy sorts.
15. Verbena (white).

16. Verbena (blue).

17. Ageratum.

18. Heliotrope.

19. Tom-Thumb Geranium.
20. Verbena, Sunset (rose).

21. Portulaca (golden).

22. Portulaca (scarlet).

23. Same as No. 8.

24. Geranium, Lucia Rosea (pink).
25. Tom-Thumb Geranium.

No. 3
os
to

26. Tom-Thumb Geranium.

27. Geranium, Lucia Rosea (pink).

28. Portulaca (scarlet).

29. Tom-Thumb Geranium.

30 Heliotrope.

31. Verbena, Sunset.

82. Portulaca (golden).

33. Ageratum.

84. Same as No. 8.

85. Vase, or Statue. If a vase, to be
filled with Verbenas, Petunias,
&c. If a statue, to be surrounded
with a circle of Oxalis Floribunda.

But, when it is intended to be filled with annuals, this may easily be done by substi-
tuting Candytuft, Alyssum, Eschscholtzia, Lobelia, Agrostemma, Petunias, Dwarf Convol-
vulus, Clarkias, &c.

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COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER-SEEDS, BY MAIL, FREE OF POSTAGE.

In order to more extensively disseminate our choice varieties of Flower-seeds throughout
the country, giving those who reside at a distance the same facilities for procuring them as
those who have the opportunity to make personal application, we put up select assortments
expressly for sending by mail, giving particular attention to this department of our trade.
The low rate of postage enables us to supply distant customers with all the choicest seeds
upon the same terms as those who are near the market. Orders may be forwarded to us
with the understanding that the seeds we furnish are of the very best quality, and the selec-
tion such as will gratify every purchaser. Our collections are made up with great care,
and all the varieties, unless those entirely new, are such as we have seen and cultivated
ourselves, and can confidently recommend; many of the superb double varieties being such
us have been raised from the fine flowers, specimens of which have obtained the highest
prizes of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

No. 1 contains twenty-four varieties of choice and beautiful Annuals : . $1.00
No. 2 contains twenty-four varieties of the finest hardy Biennials and Perennials . 1.00
No. 8 contains ten varieties of extra fine Annuals and Perennials, including the beau-
tiful French Asters, Double Camellia Balsams, Double German Stocks, and
other choice flowers . é ; é : : : é : : : . 1.00
No. 4 contains five varieties of very select flowers, including the best large English
Pansies, Carnations, new Verbenas, new Double Zinnias, &e. : : :
No. 5 contains one hundred varieties of Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials, including
new and choice varieties . : 5 5 eee , 4 : 3 > 56.00
No. 6 contains fifty varieties of Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials ; : . 2.50
No. 7 contains twenty varieties of hardy Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials, for
autumn sowing, in August and September . . : : 5 1.00 |
No. 8 contains fifteen different and choice kinds of greenhouse-plant seeds . é . 8.00
The seeds in these assortments are all of our own selection. Purchasers who would

rather make a selection from the Catalogue can do so, and a proportionate discount will be
made.

1.00

FORMATION OF CLUBS.

The extensive distribution of our seeds is an especial object. Our Catalogue has been
prepared with much labor; and it has been our constant aim to make it a complete and
safe guide to the cultivator, both in the selection of varieties and their growth. As an addi-
tional inducement to individuals who desire to possess a large collection, or for the formatior
of clubs for the same object, we offer to send by mail, free of postage, to any address in the
United States, on receipt of the amount of the order, seeds selected as follows: — |

Purchasers remitting $1.00 may select seeds at Catalogue prices, amounting to $1.15
66

Mf 2.00 tt Gr * 2.35
(7 66 3.00 66 66 66 66 66 8.65
66 be 4.00 66 bo 66 66 66 4.95
66 66 5.00 66 66 66 66 66 6.25
(4 66 10:00 66 66 66 66 66 13.00
3 66 20.00 66 66 66 66 66 27.00
5 i BOO00 2 4 okies ee pitt “ 41.50

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

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

The above prices apply only'to flower and garden seeds in packets; for prices by ounce
and pound, see vegetable-seed department, in this Catalogue. Prices to dealers on applica-

tion.
Address, WASHBURN & CO., Boston, MAss.

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AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE

TO THE FLOWER-GARDEN.

ANNUALS.

To aid in making the selection of seeds, the botanical name is given, and the popular
name when there is “such, together with the natural order to which it belongs, as indicative
of the general character of the flower. These, with the full remarks, will enable the amateur
to make a judicious selection.

Wishing to make this book as simple as possible, we have divided the flower-seeds
into classes, viz.: Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Greenhouse, Summer Climbers, Everlast-
ings, and Ornamental Grasses.

In giving orders for seeds, it is preferable to mention the numbers; but, as the numbers
are often changed, it is absolutely necessary to give the date of the Catalogue.

See pee

ABRONIA UMBELLATA.

ABRONIA. Nar. Orp., Nyctaginiacee.

A charming plant, with Verbena-like heads of sw rE flowers. Very effective in
beds, rockw ork, or in baskets suspended in a conservatory; growing freely in any light, rich
soil, and flowering from August to October.

NO. PRICE.
1 Abronia Umbellata, rosy-lilac, half-hardy annual; from California. § ft. high $0.10
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NO. PRICE.

AGERATUM. Nar. Orp., Composite.

Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very useful for pot-culture. Very
good for bouquets. Hardy annuals.

2 Ageratum Mexicanum. Light-blue; from Mexico. 1} feet . : 5

3 —— Odoratum (fragrant). Much like the Mexicanum; from Mexico. 5 :
4 —— Albiflorum Nanum. Dwarf, white; fine for pots . j é 5 E
5 —— Ceruleum Nanum. Dwarf, blue; fine for pots or open ground. : °

AGROSTEMMA. (Viscaria.) Nar. Orp., Caryophyllacee.

A genus of remarkably pretty profuse-flowering plants, producing a striking effect
in beds, ribbons, or mixed borders; growing freely in any good garden-soil. Hardy
annual.

6 Agrostemma Ce@li-Rosa, Dwarf fringed. A fine variety of dwarf, com-
pact growth, vigorous, and free-blooming; flowers lively rose-color, with a very
white centre. The borders of the petals are finely fringed . : :

7 Celi Rosa Hybrida Flore Pleno. A new double variety of this very
pretty plant, producing a profusion cf densely-double flowers 6 :
8 — Alba. Pure white; fine. : . s : : : ;
9 —— Oculata. Pink, with rich crimson eye; from Algiers . . 6 5
10 —— — Dunnetti. White, with dark eye. : ; : : : B
11 —— — Coccinea Nana. Bright scarlet, with rosy-purple centre. 1 foot
12 —— Finest Mixed . ; : : : : 3 Phe eae
ALYSSUM. Nar. Orp., Crucifere.

One of the most useful, free-flowering little plants either for growing in pots, on
rockwork, or on the open border; the annual varieties blooming nearly the whole
summer. .

13 Alyssum Benthamii. White, fine hardy annual. 1 foot . . . .
14 —— Sweet (Maritima). A well-known fragrant little annual; from England. 1 ft.

AMARANTHUS. Nat. OrD., Amarantacee.

Ornamental foliaged plants, of an extremely graceful and interesting character,
producing a striking effect, whether grown for the decoration of the conservatory
or out-door flower-garden. Ifthe seeds are sown early, and planted out the last of
May or in June, in rich soil, they make exceedingly handsome specimens for the
centre of beds, or mixed flower or shrubbery bordgrs. Half-hardy annuals.

15 Amaranthus Melancholicus. Beautiful; rivalling the Perilla Nankinensis for
groups and edgings. Dwarf habit; lively blood-red-colored foliage : :

16 —— Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Very pretty; from East Indies. 8 feet

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7 ‘Amaranthus Hypochondriacus (Prince’s Feather). Red; from E. Indies. 3 ft.
18 —— Monstrosus. Very large and showy; from East Tndies. 3 feet . 2 .
19 —— Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). An old favorite; beautiful yellow, scarlet, and

green variegated leaves. 2 feet . - - - : - 2 : .

ANAGALLIS. Nat. Orp., Primulacee.

This is a class of beautiful trailing plants, that will be found highly ornamental]
for bedding purposes, as they bloom all the season. The Anagallis is also an old
favorite for growing in greenhouses, presenting an extremely graceful appearance
when cultivated in pots or vases. Hardy annuals.

20 Anagallis Grandiflora Eugenie. Beautiful light bine, shaded from the

centre to pure white. 4 foot : : : : 2 : :
21 —— — Garibaldii. Rich vermilion; rare. £ foot : : : : : ,
22 —— —— Memoria dell’? Etna. New; large flowers, bright scarlet. 4 foot .
23 —— —— Napoleon III. Richcrimson maroon. j foot . - ; : :
24 —— —— Philippii. Large; blue. } foot . : ‘ . : ; 3
25 Mixed (Indian varieties). Good . x ; : , : : : ;
26 —— Mixed (Large-flowered varieties) Veryfine. . - . . . .

ARGEMONE. Nat. Orp., Papaveracee.

Exceedingly showy, free-flowering border-plant, with large, poppy-like flowers;
succeeding well in any common garden soil. Hardy annual.

27 Argemone Grandiflora. White. 2 feet . 3 : : . é : ;
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ASTER. Nat. Orp., Composite.

This splendid class of plants is not only one of the most popular, but also one of
the most effective, of our garden favorites, producing in profusion flowers in
which richness and variety of color are combined with the most perfect and
beautiful form. It is indispensable in every garden or pleasure-ground where
an autumnal display is desired. For flower-beds it stands unrivalled.

The Aster may be divided into two grand sections, — French and German. The
French, as improved by Truffaut, has flat petals, either reflexed or incurved, the
former resembling the ‘Chrysanthemum ; whilst the latter, by turning its petals
towards the centre of the flower, forms, when well arown, a perfect ball, and is
best described by its resemblance to the Peony. The German varieties are
quilled; and the most perfect flowers are surrounded by a circle of flat or guard
petals, as in the Hollyhock. The flowers of these are particularly admired for
the exquisite symmetry of their form. The dwarf-bouquet varieties of this
beautiful germ grow from nine to fifteen inches high, and are particularly
adapted for small beds, edging, or for pot-culture. They often flower so pro-
fusely as entirely to hide their foliage. All the varieties delight in a rich light
soil; and, in hot, dry weather, should be mulched with well-rotted manure, and
frequently supplied with manure-water. This labor will be amply compensated
by the increased size, beauty, and duration of the flowers. Hal f-hardy annuals.

29 Aster French Peony Perfection. The greatest perfection in form, size,
and fulness of flower, of the Peony class. In this v wriety the petals are
turned towards the centre, and a flower not quite in full bloom: resem-
bles a ball; a beautiful variety of colors; mixed. 1} feet . : ;

Truifaut’s French Peony-flowered. Grown by Traffaut, the

celebrated florist of Versailles, France. Twenty colors, mixed . - :

Crown-flowered, or Cocardeau. The flowers of this variety have
large white centres, surrounded by searlet, carmine, violet, blue, and many
other colors. Flower lar ee and double; all colors, mixed . .

32 —— Chinese. The varietv most commonly grown. Mixed. . : : ;

33 —— Original Chinese, with folded Petals. Mixed. The petals of this
variety are folded in their length; the flowers are of an unusual size, from
three to four inches in diameter; cade the most striking colors of all
Asters; plants tall . ‘ E : . ; :

34 —— German Dwarf. A fine variely 4 or owing only $ foot high; flowers similar
to the double-quilled; good form. Mixed. : .

35 —— Dwarf Bouquet Pyramidal. The flower of this variety, when w ell

; grown, forms a complete bouquet of itself. All colors, mixed :

36 — Boltze’s New Bouquet. These novel varieties grow about eight snohes
high, are very double, rich, and free-flowerng; very fine for pots or beds .

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37 Aster Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. A valuable late variety, coming in

after many other varieties are gone. They grow very uniform in height,

blooming so profusely as to completely hide the foliage; mixed . : A eh KG
Pyramidal. A very popular variety, growing very uniform in height

and shape. The form of flower resembles au inverted eee: Some are

quilled, others not; a fine mixture 5 10
Sif Globe-quilled. This is a fine eG ‘ The flowers are formed in the

shape of a half-ball. Mixed . A 10
40 —— Giant Emperor. The flowers are very double, and of immense size.

It does not flower so freely as many other varieties. In favorable cases: it

produces four to six flowers, of which the chief blossom is often four inches

in diameter. Mixed . : 25
41 —— Imbricated Pompon. One of the Te pleasing styles: of pyramidal

growth, with medium-sized flowers of the most pore! form, very double,

and densely imbricated. Six colors mixed . : 10
42 —— Porcupine, or Hedgehog. The flowers are composed of long, quille,

curious-looking petals: hence the name. Mixed . : 10
43 —— Ranunculus-flowered. A small flowered variety, very double, immbricated,

surrounded by a range of green leaves; valuable for bouquets. Finest mixed .10
44 —— Rose-flowered. A class of great merit; robust growth, fine habit, and pro-

fuse bloomers. The flowers are as large as Pzeony Asters, beautifully im-

bricated, of oval form, and very double. In habit, height of plant, and form .

of flower, intermediate between the tall Chrysanthemum and Fpeny Perfec-

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45 —— Dwarf Turban, or Chessboard. Leaves of dark-brown tint, roen flow ers ;

of a deep rose with white; an interesting species . : 5 oes)
46 —— Victoria. This beautiful kind forms a new class, allied to the Gant Bae

ror, but superior to that in habit of plant and form of flower. The plant

is very robust, bearing itself without assistance of a stick, forming a hand-

somely-branched, compact bush, crowned with from ten to twenty large and

smaller flowers, half of them of the size of the largest Giant Emperor Asters,

which are of a beautiful globular form, regularly imbricated. Mixed colors .25
47 —— Schiller. This variety, of new form, is splendid in its formation; each indi-

vidual plant will make a show for itself; pyramidal; the leaves round, the

stock regular and ornamental, the flowers splendid, double, and well set. 14

feet in height. Mixed colors . : : : : : : : : . 2d
48 —— Giant Peony Perfection. This new and fine variety was produced from

the New Giant Emperor and Peony Perfection. The flowers not only reach,

but surpass, the enormous dimensions of the Giant Emperor Aster. They

are, however dissimilar to the preceding ; flowers perfectly double. Mixed .25

AUBERGINE (Ece Prant). Nar. Orp., Solanacee.

The varieties enumerated are the eatable fruited kinds so extensively grown
about our cities. The white and scarlet are sometimes grown in pots, and are
very interesting, being covered in autumn with beautiful egg-shaped fruit. The
scarlet variety - is a great novelty. They succeed in a warm southern location.
Half-hardy annuals.

49 Aubergine, White=fruited. From France. 14 feet . : : : ‘ ~ .05
50 —— Purple-fruited. Large; from France. 14 feet . : ; : 5 lO
51 —— Scarlet=fruited. Very striking and handsome; from France. 1} feet Sail
52 —— Striped. New; very ornamental. From Gaudeloupe Hee (gence mee fone oO

BALSAM. Nar. Orp., Balsaminacee.

Magnificent conservatory or out-door plants, producing their gorgeous masses of
beautiful brilliant-colored flowers in the greatest profusion; when grown in pots,
and large specimens are desired, they should be shifted into ten or twelve inch
pots, using the richest and freest ‘compost at command, and liberally supplied with
manure-water; for out-door decoration, the soil should be of the richest possible
character. Tender annuals.

53 Balsams, Camellia-flowered, or EAotched: A beautiful collection of mixed

colors; very double. 2feet . -10
54 —— Improved Rose-flowered. A finely” imbricated variety; flowers two
inches in diameter; superb; twelve colors, mixed. 2 feet . ; 5 » 20
55 —— Rosesspotted. Six varieties, mixed. 2 feet : : : : ; > Sd
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57 Balsam Aurora-colored. Very striking and beautiful. 2 feet ee. TAR
58 —— Pale Yellow. Sweet-scented; fine. 2 feet. 3 5 ~ z é ae

59 —— Isabella. Pale rose, changing to yellow. : ; oe Bee °
60 —— Smith’s Prize. From a celebrated English collection; very fine. . . .25

BALSAM SOLFERINO (Half natural size).

61 Ia tae Good Mixed . . . . . - . . . . . . .
62 —— Solferino.: This is one of the best varieties of double Balsams, with fine
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BARTONIA. Nar. Orp., Loasew.
63 Bartonia Aurea (golden). (See engraving). Flowers yellow, about an inch and
a half across, which have quite a metallic lustre when the sun shines upon
them; very showy. 2 feet . é : : ,

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BRACHYCOME. (Swan-River Datsy). Nat. Orp., Composite.
A beautiful, free-flowering, dwarf-growing plant, covered, during the greater

portion of the summer, with a profusion of pretty cineraria-like flowers, very -

effective in edgings, small beds, rustic baskets, or for pot-culture; succeeding in
any light, rich soil. Half-hardy annuals.

64 Brachycome (Iberidifolia). Finest Mixed; from Swan River. 4 foot

BROWALLIA. Nar. Orp., Scrophulariacee.

Very handsome, profuse-blooming plants, covered with rich, strikingly beautiful
flowers during the summer and autumn months. Half-hardy annual.

65 Browallia. Mixed. Splendid assortment

CACALIA (TAssEL-FLOWER). Nat. OrD., Composite.

A beautiful annuaJ, with a profusion of scarlet tassel-shaped flowers from
July to October.

66 Cacalia Coccinia. Scarlet, flowering in clusters, pretty; from S. Am. 1 ft..
67 —— Aurea. Golden yellow variety of above ‘

CALANDRINIA. Nar. Orp., Portulacee.

Very beautiful dwarf-srowing plants, usually treated as tender annuals, though
of perennial duration if protected in winter: they are a blaze of beauty wherever
the sun shines upon them. They succeed well in a light, rich soil.

68 Calandrinia Lindleyana. Small red flowers, suitable for edging. Half ft.,

69 — Grandiflora. Fine rosy-lilac, very showy. 2 feet . : i 5 5
70 — Umbellata. Very dwarf, with bright crimson flowers in clusters. Half ft.,
71 — speciosa alba. Too much cannot be said in praise of this novelty, which

is a pure white variety. Very dwarf habit. Useful for the edgings of
beds, rockeries, and also as a pot-plant : : : é :

CALENDULA (Care Maricoitp), Nat. Orv., Composite.

A very showy, free-flowering genus of plants, producing a pretty effect in beds
or mixed borders, and growing freely in almost any soil. Hardy annuals.

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72 Calendula Pongei, fi. pl. Double white, fine, 1 foot. 2 , ‘ ae

73. —— Ranunculoides. Ranunculus-flowered .. - ae gOS TAS. Geis

74 —— Officinalis Superba. Golden orange, black eye, beautifully imbricated, .10

5 — Sulphurea. New sulphur-colored pot marigold; very double and beautiful, .10
CALLIRHOE. Nar. Orp., Malvacee.

Too much cannot be said in praise of this beautiful summer-flowering annual;
from two to three feet in height, with green snb-digitate leaves and leafy stems,
terminating in large panicled racemes of rich violet or purple crimson close-petalled
flowers, with white centre, each from one to one and a half inches in width, and
partially cupped; commences to bloom when about six inches high, and continues
to yield a succession of its numerous attractive flowers throughout the summer
and autumn, till hard frost, forming an elegant object for groups or beds.

76 Callirhoe Pedata. Rich violet-purple, with white eye, from N. America. 2f. .10
77 —— Verticillata. A pretty creeper; flowers like C. Pedata, but double the size, .10
CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS. Nar. Orp., (Composite.

This genus is amongst the most showy, free-flowering, and beautiful of hardy
annuals. The tall varieties are very effective in mixed borders and fronts of shrub-
beries; and the dwarf kinds, from their close, compact habit of growth, make fine
bedding-plants, and are valuable for edgings; while the different varieties make
very pretty ribbons. Hardy annuals.

78 Calliopsis Bicolor Tinctoria. A well-known favorite, the flowers haying a

dark-crimson, brown centre, with yellow rays. 24 feet . : UE fk

79 — Atropurpurea. Yellow centre, surrounded by a circle of dark pur-

ple, beyoud which, to the extremity of the petals, it isa fine red. 2ft. . .10

80 — Cardiminifolia Hybrida. Brilliant yellow; growth, pyramidal. 1;f .10

81 —— Coronata. Yellow; disk encircled with crimson spots; handsome. 1} f. .05

82 — Drummondii. Yellow, with crimson centre; fine; from Texas. 1} ft. .05

83 —— —— Burridge’s. Flowers rich brown, tipped with orange. 2 feet. Se

CAMPANULA. Nat. Orp., Companulacee.

A genus of exceedingly beautiful flowers, all of which are characterized by the
richness of their colors and the profusion of their bloom. The dwarf varieties are
the most valuable for bedding-plants; while the whole genus is worthy of a prom-

_ inent place in every garden. For other varieties, see Perennials.

84 Campanula Loreii. Fine, with large, expanded blossoms, which continue to be
produced in snecession through the summer; will grow in almost any situ-
ation; should be well thinned, so that the plants will be eight or ten inches
apart; desirable for edging, or bedding, en masse. Mixed colors. Half foot .05

85 —— Pentagonia. Will bloom beautifully in open ground; requires the same
treatment as C. Loreii. Mixed colors. } foot . : . ‘ : - 05

86 —— Attica. A charming Grecian annual, forming compact plants about one
foot in diameter, covered with deep-blue bell-shaped flowers : ° ~ 10

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CANDYTUFT. Nat. Orp., Crucifere.

All the Candytufts are of the easiest culture, thriving in almost any soil or situ-
ation, and deserve to be cultivated more extensively in every flower-garden; very
good for pot-culture. Hardy annuals.

87 Candytuft Fragrans (/beris odorata). Flower white; pinnated foliage. 1 foot. .05

88 —— Crimson (kermesina).. Bright and showy.. lfoot. . . . . . 05.
89 —— Purple (purpurea). <A favorite variety. 1 foot . ‘; J Z ages 5
90 —— Rocket (coronaria). Pure white; fine. 1 foot . é C 2 OS
91 — Rose (rosea). Rose-colored. 1 foot : : 5 é . : A 3 OB
92 —— White (amara). One of the best. 1 foot < : ; : 05
93 —— Lilac. Dwarf variety; interesting for its small, bushy size . : : .10

94 —— Very Dwarf White. From 4 to 7 inches high, producing large compact
bushes; finely cut leaves, which are, when the plant is in bloom, almost com-
pletely covered with a multitude of white flowers, sweet-scented : 6 2. «00

CATCHELY (Smenze). Nar. Orp., Caryophyllacee.
A showy, free-flowering plant, for beds, borders, or ribbons; succeeds in any
garden soil. Hardy annual. . *
95 Catchfly Lobels. Red; from England. 14 feet . : : : F i . .05
96 — Alba. White; from England. 1% feet . ‘ : : 4 : : - 05

CENTRANTHUS. Nat. Orp., Valerianacee.
Very pretty, free flowering, compact-growing plants; very effective in beds, rib-
bons, or as an edging; grows freely in any garden soil. Hardy annuals.
97 Centranthus Long-tubed (Macrosiphon). Rose-color; very pretty. 1 foot . .05
98 —— Alba. White variety of the above. lfoot . : : ee Ml ci se) 008

CENTAUREA. Nar. Orp., Composite.

Very showy, free flowering border-plants, succeeding in any common garden
soil. Hardy annuals.

99 Centaurea, American. A large-growing species; flower pink. : By ello
100 —— Depressa. Bright-blue, with deep-red centre. From Caucasus. 1 foot . .10
101 —— Cyanus (Bachelor’s Button). Well-known, in great variety of colors. . .05

CHZENOSTOMA. Nar. Orp., Scrophulariacee.
Compact little plants; pretty for rustic or rock work. Half-hardy annuals.
102 Chzenostoma Fastigiatum. Rose-color. From Cape of Good Hope. i ft. . .10
1603 —— Poiyanthum. Lilac. From Cape of Good Hope. {foot. . ce gh)

CHENOPODIUM. Nar. Orpv., Chenopodiacee.
104 Chenopodium Atriplicis. Flowers small, clustered, covered, as well as the
young leaves and shoots, with a glittering, purple meal, which renders
the plant very ornamental. Hardy annual. 3 feet . . . : - 10

CHRYSANTHEMUM. Nar. Orp., Composite.

The following are the tall, double-flowered annual Chrysanthemums, which,
when well grown, are amongst the most showy and effective of summer-flowering
border-plants. ‘They are also very effective in large pots for placing about ter-
races. The dwarf kinds make showy bedding-plants.

105 Chrysanthemum Double-white. Extra fine hardy annual. From Sicily. 2ft. .05

106 —— Yellow. Extra fine hardy annual. From Sicily. 2 feet . A id co teaa helt? OD
1907 —— Tricolor. Yellow and white; very showy. From Barbary. 1 foot . 2. 09
108 —— Burridgeanum. Crimson, with white centre. From Barbary. 1 foot _. .10
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CLARKIA. Nat. Orp., Onagracee.
A beautiful tribe of favorite plants, with pretty, cheerful-looking flowers, grow-
ing freely and blooming profusely under almost any circumstances; and when »
planted in a rich soil, and properly attended to, they rank amongst the most effec-
tive of bedding-plants. Some of the new varieties are very good for pots, as well
as the garden. Hardy annuals.
110 Clarkia Pulchella Grandiflora. Deep-rose. I} feet . . . «- «+ .05
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113 —— —— Marginata. Rosy-crimson, edged with pure white. 14 feet

114 —— —— Integripetala. Rosy-crimson flowers; large and handsome. 1 feet .
1145 —— —— Tom Thumb. Rose-purple; dwarf; bushy habit; fine for pots. 2 ft. .
116 —— —— Mixed. Good; mixed . p : c : : é ‘ ‘

117 —— — Extra Mixed. Including double varieties

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CLINTONTA.

Nat. Orp., Labeliacee.

A pretty little plant, of neat, compact growth, with flowers resembling the Lo-
belia, and exceedingly beautiful; produces a fine effect in rustic baskets, rock-

work, vases, boxes, or as an edging.

118 Clintonia Pulchella.
119 —— Atropurpurea Grandiflora.
120 —— Azurea Grandiflora.

122 —— Alba. White; a charming variety. 1 foot.
123 —— Grandiflora. Blue, white, and lilac; beautiful.

124 Collomia Scarlet.
125 —— Grandiflora.

COLLINSIA.

Hardy annuals.

COLLOMIA.

Saffron color.

Purple and white; beautiful.

Flowers in clusters.

Half-hardy annual.

Blue, yellow, and white; dwarf, and very pretty.
Violet-purple ; margined with white.
Azure, blue, yellow, and white centre.

Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee.
California annuals of great beauty; remarkably attractive in beds, mixed
borders, or ribbons.

121 Collinsia Bicolor. From Canada.

Nat. Orn., Polemoniacee.

From Chili.
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CONVOLVULUS. Nar. Orp., Convolvulacee.
A beautiful, free-flowering, and remarkably showy class of plants, with exceed-
ingly handsome, rich-colored flowers, producing in beds and mixed borders an
unusually brilliant effect, either in distinct colors, ribboned,or mixed beds. Half-
hardy annuals.

126 Convoivuius Minor Tricolor. Rich violet-purple, with white centre; trailer.

127 —— Striped. Blue; beautifully striped with white; trailer

128 —— Alba. White; beautiful trailer : : ‘ : :

129 —— Flore Pleno. A new double variety. From France 5 5 : :

130 —— Monsirosus. Deep violet-purple; extremely large, and handsome trailer .

i31 —— Subceruleus. Dove-color; trailer; very pretty. From Levant :

132 —— Cantabricus Stellatus. Beautiful pink, with pure white double star in
the centre, and are produced in the greatest profusion. A splendid bed-
ding-plant, and is exceedingly elegant in hanging-baskets : : 4

133 —— Mauritanicus. A beautiful creeper, with silvery foliage, and lovely blue
flowers; fine for hanging-baskets and rock-work : * : :

134 —— Mixed. Good assortment of colors 3 s 3 x f
135 —— Extra Mixed. All the finest varieties. 3 x : u 3

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DIDISCUS. Nar. Orpv., Umbellifere.

136 Didiscus Czerulea. Blue; a distinct and elegant plant. From Australia. Half-

hardy annual. 1 foot

ERYSIMUM. Nar. Orp., Crucifere.
Very showy, free-flowering, handsome hardy annuals; very effective in beds,
mixed borders, or ribbons; succeed in any light, rich soil. Hardy annuals.
137 Erysimum Arkansanum. Sulphur-yellow; very handsome. From N. A. 1} ft.
is8 —— Perofiskianum. Orange; very showy. From Palestine. 1} feet

ESCHSCHOLTZIA. Nat. Orp., Papaveracee.

Annual plants, with showy flowers; natives of California; on which account, the
first species introduced was called the California Poppy; exceedingly profuse,
blossoming from June until frost. Hardy annual.

139 Eschscholtzia Californica. Bright yellow; rich orangecentre. From Calif. 1 ft.
140 — Crocea. Deep orange. From California : : P :

144 —— -—— Alba. White. From California . : arts j . -_:
142 —— Tenuifolia. Primrose, with orange centre; very compact. From Calif. 4 ft.

HUCHARIDIUM. Nar. Orp., Onagracee.
Exceedingly pretty, profuse-flowering, compact-growing plants, very effective
for bedding, edging, or ribboning; succeeds in common soil. Hardy annuals.
143 Eucharidium Grandiflorum. Deep rose-shaded pink. 1 foot
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Showy, free-flowering plants, suitable for beds or mixed borders; succeeds in
any light, rich soil. Hardy annuals.

145 Eutoca. Finest mixed . : ; : i : 5 : F b < ae
EUCNIDE. Nat. Orp., Loasacee.

A charming golden-blossomed plant; alike effective and showy in mixed borders

or grown in pots for conservatory decoration. Half-hardy annual.
146 Eucnide Bartonoides. Primrose; from Mexico ; : ; ; « ae
EUPHORBIA.§ Nat. Orp., Euphorbiacee.
147 Euphorbia Variegata. Very pretty variegated foliaged plant. Tender annual .05}
FENZLIA. Nat. Orp., Polemoniacee.

A splendid, profuse-blooming, neat little plant of dwarf growth, very effective in
small beds, vases, or rustic baskets or boxes for conservatory or window decoration;
remains in flower the whole summer; thrives best in a light, rich soil.

148 Fenzlia Dianthiflora. Rosy-lilac, crimson centre, with yellow anthers. Hardy
annual. From California. 1} feet . d 2 - iy ee . » esa
FLOS ADONIS. Nar. Orp., Ranunculacee.
149 Flos Adonis. Handsome foliage, blood-red flowers; very pretty. Hardyannual .05
GAURA. Nat. Orp., Onagrarie.
A plant of light and graceful habit, with spikes of white and red-tinted flowers;
a profuse bloomer. Half-hardy annual.
150 Gaura Lindheimerii. Very pretty. 2 feet ; 10
GILIA. Nar. Orp., Polemoniacee.
_ This isa very pleasing family of annuals; may be sown at any time, and will
bloom in almost any situation. The flowers are disposed in panicles or clusters;
and, from its neat growth, it is admirably adapted for culture in masses or de-
tached patches. The three-colored variety is the prettiest. Hardy annual.
151 Gilia Achillezfolia. Lilac; from California. 1} foot 10
152 —— —— Alba. A very fine variety, with pure white flowers : -10
153 —— Laciniata. Distinct variety, blooming in corymbose form; blue. ft. .25
154 —— Tricolor. Yellow eye, surrounded by a purple ring bordered by pale blue .05
GODETIA. Nar. Orp., Onagrecee.

All the varieties of Godetia are well worth growing, and indeed no garden can be
said to be complete without them: their profusion of bloom and delicate tints of
color have long rendered them universal favorites.

155 Godetia Alba. Pure white. 1} feet . : : ‘ ; ; ‘ .05
156 —— Lindleyana. Peach-lilac; carmine centre . : ; ‘ 05
157 —— Rubicunda. Rosy-lilac, with ruby centre. ‘ : : : -05
158 —— —— Splendens. Differing from the preceding; larger, brighter color 25
159 —— —— The Bride. Cup-shaped blossom of pure white, with a broad and
brilliant crimson ring at base of corolla . : . : . +
160 —— —— Mixed. The above mixed; choice .25
161 —— —— Mixed. Fine mixed ‘ : . ‘ : . ". 26
GRAMMANTHES. Nar. Orp., Crassulacee.

A charming, profuse-flowering class of miniature plants, with beautiful star-
shaped flowers, delighting in warm, sunny situations, and especially effective in rock-
work, rustic baskets, or edging. Half-hardy annual.

162 Grammanthes. Finest mixed, including the choicest sorts 25
GYPSOPHILA. Nar. Orp., Caryophyllacee.

A pretty, free-flowering, elegant little plant, best adapted for rustic rock-work

and edging; succeeding in any garden soil. Hardy annuals.
163 Gypsophila Elegans. * Small, starry, purple and white flowers. 1 foot . -05
164 —— Rose-colored. A variety of the preceding, with rose-colored flowers. 1 foot .05
165 —— Muralis. Neat and pretty; with small flowers, which coverthe plant. } ft. .10
HAWKWEED. Nat. Orp., Composite.
166 Hawkweed, Golden (Crenis Barbata). An old but beautiful annual, of the
easiest culture; covered with flowers, the rays of light yellow finely con-
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HELIOPHILA. Nat. Orp., Crucifere.

Very useful, pretty little plants for small beds or edgings, flowering very pro-
fusely, and remaining a long'timein beauty. Half-hardy annuals.

167 Heliophila. Mixed; a-good variety of colors

HELIANTHUS (SunFLOWER). Nat. OrD., Composite.

A splendid genus of the most showy plants, remarkable for their stately growth,
and the brilliancy and size of their noble flowers. Hardy annuals.

168 Helianthus Arggrophyllus. Yellow foliage; silky white. FromS. Amer. 1 ft.

169 —— Striatiflorus, Fl. Pl. Flowers double; yellow, striped with chocolate-
brown; fine; compact in their growth, with beautiful silvery foliage

170 —— Californicus, Fl. Pl. Very large and double; from California. 5 feet

171 —— Green-centred. Yellow; double, with conspicuous green centre. 4 feet .

172 —— Macrophylius Giganteus (Giant Sunflower). A very laiBe eran ing va-
riety, with only one flower; from Africa. 10 feet . : :

HIBISCUS. Nar. Orp., Malvacee.

One of the most ornamental, beautiful, and showy tribes of plants cultivated.
’ Whether the hardy sorts be planted in mixed or shrubbery border, or the more
tender varieties be grown for in-doors decoration, they are all alike characterized
by the size and varied beautiful colors of their flowers.

173 Hibiscus Africanus. Cream-color; rich-brown centre. Hardy annual. 13 ft.

ICE=PLANT. Nar. Orp., Ficidiacee.

A most singular, trailing plant, with thick feay leaves that have the appear-
ance of being covered with crystals of ice; very ornamental for rock-work, or
mixing with other plants in conservatory or flower-garden.

174 Ice-Plant. From Greece. Half-hardy.annual © orl ai.

IMPATIENS. Nar. Orp., Balsaminacee.
Handsome, showy border-plant; succeeds in light, rich soi] Walf-hardy annual.
175 Impatiens Glanduligera. Yellow and crimson; from East Indies

JACOBEA (SENEcIO). Nat. OrD., Composite.

A useful and exceedingly showy class of gay-colored profuse-blooming plants, of
the easiest culture; remarkably effective in beds or ribbons. sata annual.

176 Jacobea. Double. Finest, mixed. 8 colors
177 —— New Dwarf Variety. Compact habit; fine for ae or ede: Doubles 4 ft.

LARKSPUR (DeEtrurnum). Nat. OrpD., Ranunculacece.

One of the generally cultivated and ornamental Beilis of plants, combining finu-
sual richness with an endless variety of colors, ail of which are extremely beautiful
and pleasing. The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion; and the plants,
in beds, masses, or ribbons, are strikingly effective: indeed, few plants are so gen-
erally useful and valuable for their decorative qualities, either in the garden or
when cut for vases. The great difficulty has hitherto been the procuring of seeds
which would yield double flowers. To this object we have given special attention,
and now offer seed saved only from such varieties as are really to be depended
upon, and worthy of a place in every garden. For the guidance of amateurs, we
may simply notice that the stock-flowered Larkspur is of the same habit as the old
Dwarf Rocket, but has longer spikes, and much larger and more double flowers;
the tall stock-flowered variety is the same style as the branching, but with more
compact spikes, and larger and more double flowers. The tall-growing varieties
scattered in shrubbery-borders produce a charming effect when ‘backed by green
foliage of the shrubs. Hardy annuals.

178 Larkspur Dwarf Rocket. A fine mixture; saved from a fine collection. 1 ft.

179 —— Tall Rocket. Same as preceding, except being taller. 24 feet.

180 —— Hyacinth-flowered. Finest reed 3 é

181 —— Dwart Stovk-Howered. A desirable auiplons saved con a beautiful gol:
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182 —— Fall Stock«flowered. ea nase ae gE : . é

183 —— Pyramidal. Mixed; asplendid mixture . 3 “ : 2

184 —— Tricolor Elegans. Beautifully striped

185 —— German Branching. A good variety colors . . . fe

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LAVATERA. Nat. Orp., Malvacee.

Very showy, profuse-blooming, handsome plants; exceedingly effective when

used as a background to other plants. Hardy annuals.

186 Lavatera. Finest mixed oe

LEPTOSIPHON. Nat. Orp., Polemoniacee.
A charming tribe of the most beautiful of our hardy annuals. Nearly allied
to the Gilia, and requiring the same treatment.
187 Leptosiphon Androsaceus. Mixed. From California . - : : :
188 —— Hybridus. The finest of them all, embracing all the colors from dark-
maroon, orange, crimson, violet, golden-yellow, and white. 4 foot .

LIMNANTHES. Nar. Orp., Tropeolacee.

Very beautiful, showy, profuse-blooming, dwarf-growing plants; slightly fra-
grant; particularly effective and valuable as edgings. succeeding in any soil or
situation, but delighting most in a moist soil. From California. Hardy annuals.

189 Limnanthes. Finest mixed kere te

LINARIA. Nar. Orp., Scrophulariacee.

A handsome, free-flowering genus of snapdragon-like plants, remarkable for the
beauty and variety of their colors; well adapted for and very effective in beds, or
ribbons, rock-work, woodland-walks, &c. Succeeding in anysoil. Hardy annual.

190 Linaria Mixed. All the finest sorts . : : : +

LINDHEIMERIA. Nat. Orp., Composite.
191 Lindheimeria Texana. A very pretty little plant, having a vanilla-like odor.
Yellow; fine. Hardy annual. 2 feet ‘ . ‘ : 7 >

LINUM. Nat. Orp., Linacee.

A genus of the most beautiful, free-flowering plants, amongst which stands dis-
tinguished for its brilliant-colored flowers, Linum Grandiflorum Coccineum, being
one of the handsomest, most effective, and showy bedding-plants we have; for,
whilst its habit of growth is slender and delicate, it produces a profusion of beau-
tiful, snncet Saino flowers, of a rich scarlet-crimson, with crimson-black centre.
The whole genus deserves general cultivation. Make nice pot-plants.

192 Linum Grandiflorum Coccineum. Scarlet, with crimson centre. 1 foot

193 —— —— Album. Beautiful white variety. 1 foot . : ; : ‘ .
194 —— —— Purpureum. A new variety; rich purple flowers, similar to above .
195 —— Lewisii. Blue and white stripes. From North America. 2 feet

196 —— —— Variegatum. Striped, lilac and white; new. 2 feet.

LOBELIA. Nat. Orp., Lobeliacee.

A most elegant and useful genus of dwarf plants, of easy culture; well adapted
for bédding, edging, pots, or rockeries. Lobelias, in fact, are employed as univer-
sally in the general summer-garden as scarlet geraniums, to beds of which they
form a neat and effective edging. Lobelia Speciosa is the finest of all, from its in-
tense dark-blue color, with a clear white spot, and its dark-colored foliage. The
varieties of Lobelia Gracilis are the best a oe for rock-work, pots, or suspended
baskets, to droop over. The seeds of Lobelias, being very small, cover very
slightly when sown. Half-hardy annuals.

197 Lobelia Compacta. Dark blue, with white centre; compact growth. } ft.

198 —— Grandiflora. Large-flowered variety; dark blue ..

199 —— —— Marmorata. Marble, blue and white. 4 foot . : ; : :

200 —— —— Speciosa. The most effective of all the varieties; extremely rich and
beautiful intense azure-blue flowers; fine for pots. } foot : = ;

201 —— —— Paxtoniana. Fine habit, with profuse bloom of pure white, with sky-

blue belt; the largest flower in the tribe; a beautiful bedding-plant. } foot.
202 —— Formosa. Beautiful; dark blue. 4 foot . : ‘ ; 2 é
203 Gracilis. <A delicate-growing variety; mixed colors. } foot

LUPINS. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.

A splendid genus of the most ornamental, beautiful, and free-flowering of gar-
den plants, with long, graceful spikes of bloom; colors rich and varied. Many of
the varieties are of stately, robust growth, which makes them exceedingly valua-
able for mixed flower and shrubbery borders. Hardy annuals.

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205 Lupins Affinis. Blue, white, and purple; pretty. _From California. 1} ft. . .05
206 —— Alba-coccineus. Rosy-red; apex pure white. Showy . , : . 2d
207 —— Hybridus Insignis. Purple, white, and yellow. 2 feet . : : 5 AO

MALOPE. Nar. Orv., Malvacee.
Handsome plants of branching habit, producing their large flower in great pro-
fusion; very effective in mixed-borders. Hardy annuals.
208 Malope Grandiflora. Dark crimson. From Barbary. 2 feet . : OD
209 —— Alba. White. From Barbary. 2 feet . A ; i = ‘ 4 dt

MARIGOLD. Nar. Orp., Composite.

All features considered, it is questionable whether any genus of plants amongst
annuals can vie with either the French or African Marigolds in their glowing
colors, and their elegantly lobed leaves, of the richest green tint, and, above all, in
their almost unequalled and sole adaptation for summer and late autumn decoration
in the flower-garden, retaining their verdant beauty and gorgeous colors, undimmed
and undiminished, to the very verge of winter. No feature in their habit of growth
is in excess, either in leaf or flower, but admirably balanced for effect; neat, com-
pact, and beautiful; of the easiest culture. Half-hardy annuals.

210 Marigold African (Tagetes erecta). Lemon-color. 2 feet . 5 5 7300
211 —— —— Orange-color. 2 feet . ; : ; 5 ‘ F 5 E eae OD
212 —— French (T. patula). New, orange. 1 foot . : 2 : 4 : a7 LO
213 —— —— Superb Striped. 1 foot ‘ : : : : ‘ : é LO)
214 —— —— Superb Mixed. Saved only from selected double flowers . : 3 pal
215 —— Garden Superb. Large double orange flowers; very double . , = a0
216 —— Cape (Calendula Pluvialis). Purple and white. I} feet . . eee (OS

MARVEL OF PERU. Nat. Orp., Nyetaginiacee.

217 Marvel of Peru.. Splendid varieties mixed, including all the finest sorts; very
picturesque and diversified colors, finely contrasted with its dark-green,
glossy foliage, and densely-branching habit; blooming throughout the
summer and autumn months. 2 feet . : : : . : . .05

MALVA, OR MALLOWS. Nar. Orp., Malvacee.
Showy, free-flowering plants; succeeding in any garden-soil. Hardy annuals.
218 Malva Capensis. Mixed colors . : Pn Meena Mie Reet ek mes tle aw OD

MACHZRANTHERA TANACETIFOLIA (one-fifth natural size),

MACH ERANTHERA. Nar. Orp., Composite.
A pretty little dwarf free-flowering plant; flowers resembling Michaelmas Daisy.
Hardy annual.

219 Macheranthera Tanacetifolia. Blush-purple, with golden-yellow centre. 1ft. .23

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MARTYNIA (Unicorn Puant). Nat. Onp., Pedaliacee.
Handsome tropical annuals, remarkable for the size of their flower compared
with their leaves; requires a light rich soil,and a warm situation. The young
fruit, or seed-pods, are considered fine for pickling. Tender annual.
220 Martynia Fragrans (sweet-scented). Purple. From Mexico. 2 feet .
221 —— Mixed. A fine collection . ; . y : 2 3

MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Nat. Oprp., Ficoidee.

A brilliant and profuse-flowering tribe of extremely pretty dwarf-growing
plants; strikingly effective in beds, edging, rock-work, rustic baskets or vases, in
warm, sunny situations; also for in-door decoration if grown in pots, boxes, or
pans. Succeeds best in dry loamy soil. Half-hardy annual.

222 Mesembryanthemum. Finest mixed

MIMOSA (Sensitive PLant). Nat. Orp., Leguminose.

223 Mimosa Pudica. Grown as a curiosity, being so sensitive that the leaves close
up by being slightly touched. Suitable for pots or open border. 1 ft.

MIGNONETTE. Nar. Orp., Resedacee.

A well-known fragrant favorite, which produces a pleasing contrast to the more
showy occupants of the parterre. If thinned out immediately the plants are large
enough, they will grow stronger, and produce larger spikes. Hardy annuals.

224 Mignonette (Reseda Odorata). Well-known sweet-scented. } ft. (25 per oz.) .
225 —— Grandiflora. Large-flowered variety. From Barbary. } foot :
226 —— Arborea (Tree). Fine foliage. 2 feet

. MOURNING BRIDE. (See Scabious.)
NASTURTIUM (Tropzotum Magus). Nar. Orp., Tropeolacee.

This is a well-known ornamental annual, of easy cultivation. It flowers best in
a light soil. It looks well, trained to a trellis or over a wall. The flowers are rich
orange, shaded with crimson and various colors. The variety with crimson or
blood-colored flowers makes a fine contrast with orange. The seeds are used
as a substitute for capers, and the flowers eaten as salads. Half-hardy annuals.

227 Nasturtium Carneum. Flesh-color. 10feet . . . . .

228 —— Majus. Bright-orange. 10 feet . Spears ie

229 —— Atrosanguineum. Dark-crimson. 10 feet. : : A :
230 —— ShiHingii. Spotted-yellow, with dark spots on each petal. 10 feet .
231 —— Scheuermanni. Straw-color, striped with brown; fine

(The above are all tall varieties.)

NASTURTIUM (Tropopum Mryor). Nar. Orp., Tropeolacee.

The dwarf improved varieties of the Nasturtium are among the most useful and
beautiful of garden favorites for bedding, massing, or ribboning, and rank with
the Geranium, Verbena, and Calceolaria. Their close compact growth, rich-col-
ored flowers, and the freedom with which they bloom, all combine to place them
in the category of first-class bedding-plants. The Tom-Thumb varieties are dis-
tinguished favorites. Half-hardy annuals.

232 Nasturtium Dwarf Crimson. Very fine for groups. 1 foot .

233 —— — Scarlet. Brilliant. 1lfoot . . : ; : - :
234 —— —— Spotted. Yellow. with dark spots. 1 foot . . ; : . ‘
235 —— Tom Thumb, Scarlet. Dwarf and compact; as rich in color and as

effective as the Tom-Thumb Geraniums; fine for pots or vases. 1 foot.

236 — — Yellow. Similar to the last, with yellow flowers. 1 foot.
237 —— —— —— Beauty. Yellow, blotched with crimson; fine. 1} feet .
238 —— —— — Crystal-palace Gem. A new sulphur-color, spotted with ma-

roon; a splendid bedding variety. 1 foot . ; : : : : ,
239 — — Pearl. Creamy-white; a fine variety . - é :

240 —— — — Rose. An entirely new color; habits similar to scarlet Tom-
Thumb Nasturtium; color same as Trentham Rose Geranium .

NEMESTIA. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee.

Exceedingly pretty and profuse-blooming plants. Nemesia Compacta and Alba
should be grown in every garden. Half-hardy annual.

241 Nemesia. Finest mixed : ~ : = . : : : .

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NICOTIANA (Topacco-PLANT). NAT. OrpD., Solanacee.

Strong-growing, fine-foliaged plants; effective for large shrubbery borders, and

the leaves of some varieties are valuable for fumigating purposes. Tender annuals.

242 Nicotiana. Finest mixed . : 3

_Macrophylla Var. Gigantea. Purple-flowered. It grows six to eight
feet high; and the plants are crowned with immense bunches or corymbs
of large purple flowers. The general habit of the plant, its huge foliage,
and stately aspect, give it the advantage over most other ornamental-
leaved plants, for lawns or groups in the flower-garden é . :

NIGELLA (Love-1n-s-Mist). Nat. Orv., Ranunculacee.

A genus of very interesting, compact-growing, free-flowering plants, with curious-
looking flowers and seed-pods. From the extraordinary motion manifested by the
stamens, this genus has received the above singular names. Hardy annual.

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244 Nigella Damascena. Blue; fine. 14 feet : : : : : . :
245 ———— Nana. A double variety; flowers “ue and white. 1 foot. 6 :
246 —— Hispanica. Blue; very showy. 1} foo’ . ‘ i 3 : é :
247 ——_—— Alba. Pure white. 14 foot ps al Me : : 4 : ; :

NEMOPHILA. Nar. Orpv., Aydrophyllacee.

This is, perhaps, the most charming and generally useful genus of dwarf-growing
hardy annuals. All the varieties have a neat, compact, and uniform habit of
growth, with shades and colors the most strikingly beautiful, so that, ribboned,
sown in circles, or arranged in anv style in which the fancy may suggest, the effect
is pleasing and very striking. They are also very useful for pot-culture.

248 Nemophila Atomaria. White, with blue spots. 1 foot . é : é ot

249 —— —— Oculata. Light-blue, blotched with black; fine. 1foot . . :

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250 Nemophila Discoidalis. Black, with whiteedge . a Aa .05
251 Insignis. Bright-blue . ; > 3 : . 03
252 ——_—— Alba. White. 1 foot . Z : - : .05
253 —— Maculata. White; large purplespots. lfoot . . . . . . 05
254 —— — Variegata. White, veined with lilac, and blotched with violet; foliage
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NOLANA. Nat. Orp., Nolanacee.

Very pretty trailing-plants, after the character of the Convolyulus Minor; fine
for rock-work, hanging-baskets, old stumps, &c. Hardy annuals.
256 Nolana Atriplicifolia. Blue, violet, and yellow; from Peru. } ft.

257 ——_—— Alba. White; yellow centre : ; : : .
238 — Subcerulea. A fine variety, with mauve-colored flowers .
259 —— Prostrata. Fine blue,streaked with black; from Peru

CENOTHERA. Nat. Orp., Onagracee.
A magnificent genus; one of the most useful and beautiful, either for beds, bor-
ders, edgings, or rock-work. All the varieties are free-flowering, with superb
spikes of large flowers. Half-hardy annuals.

260 CEnothera Acaulis. A large-flowered variety, with silvery-white blossoms

261 —— Biennis Hirsutissima. Crimson-orange; from California. 2 feet .
262 —— Bistorta Veitchii Grandiflora. Pure yellow; crimson spotted. 1 ft.

263 —— Drummondii Nana Nova. Dwarf; bright yellow; from Texas. 1 ft

OXYURA. Nar. Orp., Composite.
264 Oxyura Chrysanthemoides. A showy, free-flowering plant, with beautiful

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This new Texas plant is one of the finest of recent acquisitions. It is much
dwarfer and more branching than Palafoxia Texana; and the flowers, which have
very much broader florets, are larger, and of a bright rosy-crimson color, with a
dark centre. It is an annual, and will flourish finely in light and dry soils, and
blooms throughout the summer.

265 Palafoxia.Hookerania.. Rosy-crimson, with dark centre 25
PEAS. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.

The Sweet Peas are among the most popular annuals which enrich the flower gar-
den. They may be planted and trained on sticks the same as common peas; or
they may be sowed along the sides of fences, forming a highly ornamental cover-
ing: in any situation, they are always admired. Hardy annuals.

266 Sweet Peas, Black. From Ceylon. 6 feet p 05
267 ——— White. From Ceylon. 6 feet : : ; ° .05
268 —— —— Purple. From Ceylon. 6 feet 05
269 —— —— Painted Lady. From Ceylon. 6 feet .05
270 —— —— Scarlet. From Ceylon. 6 feet . A 3 05
271 —— —— Scarlet Striped. [From Ceylon. 6 feet “f .05
272 —— —— Mixed. The above mixed . A : 5 5 : 05
273 —— Everlasting. (See Lathyrus.) : 05
274. —— Lord Anson’s. Light-blue. 13 feet . 05
275 —— Tangier. Scarlet; from Barbary z : : i : : A 05
276 —— Scarlet Invincible. Beautiful new variety; flowers intense scarlet 10
PERILLA. Nat. Orp., Labiate.

Among the recent:introductions of ornamental-foliaged plants for flower-garden
decoration, the Perilla deserves a more than ordinary share of attention. Its habit
of growth is neat and shrubby, whilst its foliage is a deep mulberry or blackish
purple, and forms a fine contrast to the silvery foliage of Cineraria Maritima, or the
lively green of other plants. Half-hardy annuals.

277 Perilla Nankinensis. Leaves, a deep mulberry or purplish-black. 2 feet .05
| PHLOX DRUMMONDII. Nar. Orp., Polemoniacee.

This magnificent genus of plants is unrivalled for richness and brilliancy of colors,
profuse and duration of blooming. They are unsurpassed for bedding or pot-cul-
ture, and produce a splendid effect in mixed borders.. No garden should be with-
out these beautiful plants. Succeeds best in light rich soil. Hardy annuals.

278 Phlox Drummondii Alba. White . : : ; 10
279 ——— — Oculata. Pure white, with purple eye 10
280 —— —— Marmorata. Marbled. : ; : 10
281 —— — Louis Napoleon. Dark crimson 10
282 —— —— Leopoldii. Purple; white eye 10
283 —— —— Queen Victoria. Violet; white eye 10
284 —— —— Purpurea. Deep purple 10
285 ——— Chamois Rose. Delicate rose 10
286 —— —— Coccinea. Pure deep scarlet 10
287 —— —— —— Striata. Scarlet, striped with white 10
288 ———— Variabilis. Light-blie marbled . . ‘ : : ; 2 Ae hO
289 ———— Heynholdi. The New True Scarlet Phlox (Benary). There is

already in our gardens a bright variety of much value, known under the

name of P. scarlet; but its flowers, though of a very brilliant color, are

far from being the true scarlet, and only of a dark-crimson tint .50
290 — Good Mixed : ‘ : : é : .05
291 —— —— Finest Mixed. Including all the best varieties . 10

PODOLEPIS. Nar. Orpv., Composite.

A genus of pretty, graceful, free-flowering plants, succeeding best in a light,
rich soil, producing a fine effect in beds or mixed borders. Half-hardy annuals.

292 Podolepis. Finest mixed. 10

PORTULACA. Nar. Orp., Portulacee.
In praise of these charming flowers it is impossible to speak too highly; and it
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ments; for the Portulacas are unsurpassed for brilliancy and richness of color.
They are adapted for beds, clumps, edgings, pots, vases, or rock-work. The plants
should stand at least eight inches distant from each other. Half-hardy annuals.

293 Portulaca Spiendens. Rich crimson; showy. ifoot . . be ihe
294 —— Theilusonii. Splendid scarlet. 4 foot . . . . . «. «
295 —— Aurea. Yellow. jfoot . sites - ; : hap Aa ess a .
296 —— Alba. A pure white; fine. j foot . .. . .«. «.« « «© -
297 —— Thorburnii. Deep orange. foot . - : - : : 2 :
298 —— Caryophylloides. Carnation striped ; white and crimson ; superb. } ft.
299 —— Finest Mixed, above varieties . a ; 2 p : : :
300 —— Grandiflora Flore Pleno. Saved from double-flowering plants, repro-

ducing a large proportion of double, in white, blood-red, purple, &c., re-
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POPPY. Nar. Orp., Papaveracee.

A tribe of remarkably showy, free-flowering plants, producing a rich and effec-
tive display in large mixed borders, in shrubberies, or select plantations; grows
freely in any soil. Hardy annuals. 7

301 Poppy, Carnation (Papaver somniferum). Finest mixed; double. 2 feet

302 —— Prony-flowered. Fine mixed; double .
303. —— Ranunculus. Double mixed

PRINCE’S FEATHER. Nat. Orp., Amarantacee.
Ornamental plants, with elegant plumes of rich-colored flowers; succeeds well
in any good garden-soil. Hardy annuals. ,
304 Prince’s Feather (Amaranthus). Large-flowered; crimson. From Nepaul. 2 ft.

RICINUS (Castor-Orm BEAN). Fuphorbiacee.

A magnificent and highly ornamental genus. The picturesque foliage and
stately growth, combined with brilliant-colored fruit, of the new varieties, impart
to select plantations, shrubberies, and mixed-flower borders, quite an Oriental as-
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attraction; and if planted out and grown as single specimens on our lawns and
pleasure-grounds, as an ornamental foliaged plant. Half-hardy annuals.
305 Ricinus Africanus Hybridus. Rose-colored hybrid; very handsome. 7 feet.
306 —— Giganteus. Plant and leaves of enormous size; new. 12 fect.
307 —— Major (Castor-oil Bean). Very ornamental foliage. 6 to 8 feet . Ah
308 —— Sanguineus. A very stately-growing plant, with large and highly orna-
mental foliage of Oriental aspect, with clusters of red fruit. 6 feet .
309 —— Sanguineus Tricolor. This effective species has its stems and leaves
colored green, brown, and red. 7 feet 2s aii : <-
310 —— Braziliensis. Rich green fruit. From Brazil . :
-311 —— Obermannii. Deep red; fine. From Africa. 8 feet.
ROSE, AFRICAN. Nar. Orp., Papaveracee.
312 —— Rose, African, Mixed (Papaver rheas). A beautiful annual, of the easi-

est culture, producing double, semi-double, and single flowers, all hand-
some, sporting in a thousand different varieties of scarlet, crimson, pur-
ple, pink, white, variegated, and parti-colored. 14 feet : :

RUDBECKIA. Nar. Orpv., Composite.

Fine large flowers, with broad streaks of fine yellow, marked with a lively stripe
of purple at the base; a prominent disk of deep brown. Very showy.
313 Rudbeckia Amplexicaulis. Hardy annual. 2} feet

SABBATIA. Nar. Orp., Gentianee.

314 Sabbatia Campestris. A very pretty tender annual, with rose-colored flow-
ers; yellow eye. From Texas. 4 foot - < : 5 Soe

SALPIGLOSSIS. Nar. Orp., Scrophulariacee.

The Salpiglossis are beautiful annuals, with very picturesque and richly colored,
erect-lobed, funnel-shaped blossoms; colors beautifully marbled, purple, scarlet,
crimson, clear yellow, and buff, with elegant shades of blue. The new dwarf va-
rieties form a very desirable section of this pleasing flower. Half-hardy annual.

315 Salpiglossis. Fine mixed ; Ma ving
316 —— Dwarf Varieties. Mixed .

SALVIA. Nar. Orp., Labiate.

Strikingly ornamental plants for conservatory and out-door decoration, growing
freely in any light rich soil, and producing a magnificent effect in beds, ribbons,
or edgings, where their beautiful spikes of bloom are produced in the greatest pro-
fusion. They all bloom the first season from seed. Half-hardy annual.

317 Salvia Coccinea. Small scarlet flowers, pretty for beds. From S. Amer. 2 ft.

318 —— —— Splendens. A fine scarlet variety. From South America. 2 feet
319 —— Pumila. Dark-red; compact and handsome; fine for bedding. 14 feet .
320 —— Romeriana. Deep crimson; fine. 2 feet . :

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SAPONARIA. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee.

One of the best and longest-blooming of all dwarf annuals, producing masses of
minute cross-shaped blossoms: admirable for bedding.
321 Saponaria. Finest mixed . . .

SCABIOUS (Movurnine Brive). Nat. Orp., Dipsacee.
A hardy, ornamental plant, suitable for borders. It may be sown at any time in
May, and will produce its flowers from July to October. There is a great variety
in the flowers of different plants: some of them are almost black, others a dark
puce-purple, and various shades, down to lilac. Hardy annuals.
322 Scabiosa Atropurpurea. A mixture of the finest dark colors. 2 feet

323 New Dwarf. Mixed; very fine. 1 foot F ‘

324 —— Candidissima. Pure white; very desirable. 1 foot: ; as Ge
325 —— Starry. Blooms of this, if picked early, well adapted for winter bouquets.
326 —— Nana Fi. Pl. Varieties. The flowers, which have all the beautiful

varieties of colors of this tribe, are perfectly double, and form round,
globular heads; the petals are shorter. Dwarfer and more compact habit
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NO. _ SCHIZANTHUS. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee. PRICE.
Elegant slender-branched annuals, with very conspicuous lobed or cut-petalled
flowers of white, lilac, purple, and rich red, orange, and violet-crimson spots and
marks, very picturesquely blended; well adapted ‘for either garden or pot culture.
For winter flowering, they should be sown in August. Half-hardy annuals.

327 Schizanthus Grandiflorus Occulatus. Various shades, with blue centre . .10

328 —— Humilis. Lilac and crimson. 2 foot . : > 205
‘329 —— Pinnatus. Pinnate-leaved, rose paagie! and y Mloneago tied prety. et ft. .05
330 —— —— Priestii. Pure white. 1 foot : - ae
331 —— Retusus. Deep rose and orange-crimson = fine. 14 feet : : . 05
332 —— —— Alba. White, crimson-tip; superb. 1} feet . Maes ee oy ae
333 —— Good Mixed. . Sn eae ae . 05
334 —— Finest Mixed. Including all best varices! . pater ors sat

SILENE, or CATCHFLY. Nar. Orp., Cary ae ce
Among the tribe of Silenes will be found some of the brightest ornaments of the
flower-garden, either in respect to brilliancy of color, or length of duration in
bloom; fine for beds, borders, or ribbons. Hardy annuals.
335 Silene Pseudo Atocion. Rosy-pink flower, with white centre; free-blooming. .05
336 — Rubella. Red; from Portugal. 1 foot : eet te An ee
337 —— — Alba. White; fine. 1 foot. c See : a - 05

SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS (new double).

SANVITALIA. Nar. Onp., Composite.
Pretty dwarf-growing, free-flowering plants, suitable for small beds, rock-work,
or edgings: continuing i in bloom during the summer and autumn months; thriving
best in light rich soil. Hardy annuals.

338 Sanvitalia Procumbens. Rich brown and yellow. $ foot : : 10

339 ——— New Double. A beautifvl acquisition, with double flower, like om-
pone Chrysanthemum; very dwarf, and undoubtedly one of the finest
yellow plants; suited for beds and masses. } foot. |. : 4 ee |

SPHENOGYNE. Nar. Orp., Composite.

A very showy, free-flowering plant; very effective for beds, mixed borders, edg-
ing, or ribbons. Hardy annnal.

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SPRAGUEA. Nar. Orp., Portulacee.

A charming plant, resembling the Calandrina,-with Amaranthus-like flowers;
extremely graceful and beautiful; very effective as an edging, and valuable for
rock-work; delighting in a rich loamy soil. Half-hardy annual.

341 Spraguea Umbeliata. White, shaded and spotted with purple; from Cal. 2 ft.

STOCKS. (TEeN-weEEks). Nar. Orp., Crucifere.

The Stock Gillyflower is one of the most popular, beautiful, and important of our
garden favorites; and whether for bedding, massing, edging, or ribboning, it is un-
surpassed, either for brilliancy and diversity of color, or profusion of bloom.

The Ten-week Stock is the most universally cultivated, and usually blooms ten
to twelve weeks after being sown. They grow from six to fifteen inches high, and
when cultivated in rich soil, and occasionally watered with weak guano-water,
throw out an immense quantity of lateral spikes of bloom, so that each plant forms
a perfect bouquet; and it would. indeed, be difficult to surpass the grand effect
produced in beds or ribbons by these exquisite gems.

342 Stocks, New Large-flowered Pyramidal. The most popular stock in culti-
vation; very choice; received from one of the most celebrated florists in Ger-

many. Twenty brightest and most distinct colors mixed : ; :
343 —— —— Good Mixed. A great variety of colors . F 5 : ‘ :
344 ——_—— Pure White. . ‘ : . é : Bh aks : 5 :
345 —— —— Scariet . : : : 5 ; : ‘ Sau hs 5
346 —— — Purple . . : i a : 2 4 “ : ‘ : ‘
347 —— —— Carmine : . ; é : 5 : ; : ; 5 5
348 —— New Hybrid. Mixed between the rough and smooth-leaved varieties .
349 —— —— Dwarf German (from pot-plants). One of the finest. Mixed . ‘
350 — Miniature. Dwarf; 4 inches high; fine for edging; finest mixed .
331 —— —— Giant, or Tree. A very valuable acquisition, by its large flowers

being from one and a half to two inches in diameter; height of plants two
to two and a half feet; unsurpassed for bedding purposes. Mixed . 2

SULTAN. Nar. Orp., Composite.

Handsome border annual, of easy culture: native of Persia, with fragrant flow-
ers from July to September.

352 Sultan Sweet. Yellow, purple and white, mixed . : : j : é

TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA (full-grown plant, reduced to one-tenth its natural size).

; TAGETES. Nat. Orp., Composite.
Elegant free-flowering plants, with pretty foliage; very effective in mixed bor-
ders; succeeds best in a light rich soil. Half-hardy annuals.

353 Tagetes Signata Pumila. (See cut.) An elegant new dwarf variety, about
one foot high; and, when full grown, the plant will measure two feet in
diameter, forming a beautiful compact bush, completely covered with
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VENIDIUM. Nar. Orp., Composite.
An exceedingly showy plant, with large, handsome flower, having a very gay
appearance in beds or borders; thrives best in turfy loam. Half-hardy annual.

354 Venidium Calendulaceum. Deep orange; rich brown centre. 1 foot .

VENUS’S LOOKING*GLASS. Nar. Orp., Campanulacee.
A free-flowering, pretty little plant, of nice habit of growth, especially adapted
for beds, ribbons, or edgings; grows well in any garden soil. Hardy annual.

355 Venus’s Looking-Glass ( Campanula). Finest mixed; from south of Europe. } ft

VISCARIA (Rose or HEAVEN). Nar. Orp., Caryophyllacee.
A genus of remarkably pretty, profuse-flowering plants, producing a striking
effect in beds, ribbons, or mixed borders. Hardy annuals.
356 Viscaria. Finest Mixed ..
357 —— Good Mixed .

WHITLAVIA,. Nat. Orp., Hydrophyllacee.
A very handsome free-flowering plant, suitable for beds and borders; from Cali-
fornia. -Hardy annual.

358 Whitlavia Grandiflora. Violet-blue. I foot . : 3 K -

ZINNIA. Nar. Orp., Composite.

A grand genus of autumn-flowering plants, combining the greatest richness and
diversity of color with unequalled profusion and duration of bloom.
Among the novelties of recent introduction, the New Double Zinnia has proved
a most important acquisition. Its splendid double flowers rival, in beauty, size,
and form, moderate-size dahlias.
359 Zinnia Elegans. Mixed. 2 feet ; . : Seek : ;
360 —— Double. The seed we offer was saved only from the finest double flowers,
and will produce a large percentage of double-flowering plants. Mixed .
361 —— Mexicana. It is a neat dwarf plant, of compact habit, scarcely one foot
high, much branched. It is offered in some lists under the name of Zinnia
Haageana, and also Aurea and Sanvitalia Mexicana . . - s

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ZEA. Nar. ORD., Graminee.
One of the most valuable acquisitions. Among ornamental-foliaged plants of
rapid growth and immediate effect, the new Striped Japanese Maize holds the most
conspicuous place. It is a native of Japan. It appears to be a variety of Maize,
but differs in many respects from our common Indian Corn. It grows from five to
six feet high, and has alternate foliage; the foliage is about four feet long, and two
or three inches wide. The variegation does not show itself until the fourth or
fifth leaf.
362 Zea, or Striped Japanese Maize. .

BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS FLOWERING FIRST
AND SECOND SEASON.

ABRONTA. Nat. Orp., Nyctaginiace.
This beautiful peut is a native of the Rocky-Mountain country, and can hardly
be surpassed for beauty and elegance. It is a hardy perennial, of trailing habit,
' sending up immense numbers of flowers of a pure white color, in clusters resem-
bling the Snowball. It opens its flowers, which possess a delightful fragrance,
towards evening. In bloom from June to September.

363 Abronia Fragrans. Pure white : ae tht
| ACHILLEA. Nat. Orp., Composite:

Belonging to the genus known under the name of Milfoil. Hardy perennial.

364 Achillea Filipendula. Yellow; from Caspian Sea. 5 feet . . .
ACONTITUM (Monxsnoop). Nar. Orp., Ranunculacee.
A common border-plant, commonly known as Monkshood, growing freely in any
situation. Hardy perennial; from Europe.

365 Aconitum Napellis. Mixed, blue and white. 2 feet

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ACANTHUS. Nat. Orp., Acanthacee.

These deserve a place in every collection, from their stately appearance, and the
legend of their leaves having given the first idea of the capital of the Corinthian
order of architecture. They require a good sandy loam. Hardy Seer

366 Acanthus Moilis. White. From Italy. 8 feet . 5 » 5 E

AGROSTEMMA (Rose Campion). Nar. Orp., EP ppiidllicen.

Are perfectly hardy, very easily raised from seeds, and will well repay the little
care they require. ‘The flowers are produced on long stems, blooming freely
throughout the season. Hardy perennial. For annual ee see Viscaria.

367 Agrostemma. Fine mixed; purple and white . ; 4 : :

ALSTROMERIA. Nat. Orv. ’ Wegieatioaaets,
This is a genus of tuberous-rooted plants, with beautiial flowers; requiring to

be grown in a, sheltered position to have them in perfection. Half- hardy ess ira

368 Alstremeria Van Houtte. Finest hybrids. 1} feet : 3 : :

ALYSSUM. Nat. Orp., Crucifere.

One of the most useful, free-flowering little plants, either for growing in pots, on
rock-work, or the open border. Hardy perennials.

369 Alyssum Argenteum. Yellow, silvery foliage; from Switzerland. 1 foot

370 —— Saxatile. Yellow; very showy. 1 foot : : :
371 —— Wiersbeckii. White and yellow : : : - : =

ANCHUSA. Nat. Orp. Boniguce:
Coarse-growing plants, natives of the south of Europe, remarkable for their in-
tensely blue flowers. Hardy perennials.

372 Anchusa Arvalis. Blue. 2 feet 3 : Z ? - : .

ANEMONE. Nat. Orp., Ranunculacee.
All the plants belonging to this genus are beautiful, and well deserving of culti-
vation; succeed well in any light soil. Hardy perennials.
373 Anemone Coronaria. Mixed from selected flowers. 4 foot
374 —— Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower). Violet . :

375 —— Species Nova Pontica. Described as a very beautiful alpine plant; na-
tive of the subalpine regions of the Pontic Mountains ‘
376 —— Japonica Honorine J Obert. Effectiy e, with large pure white ‘flowers .

ANTIRRHINUM (Snappracon). Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee.

The Snapdragon, or Antirrhinum, is one of our most showy and useful border
plants. Amongst the more recently improved varieties of this valuable genus are
large, finely sh: aped flowers, of the most brilliant colors, with beautifully marked
throats; will bloom the first season from seed, and are very effectivein beds or
mixed borders. Half-hardy pereunials.

377 Antirrhinum Majus Album. Pure white. 2 feet
378 —— —— Brilliant. Crimson and white. 2 feet
379 —— —— Delila. Carmine, white throat. 2 feet
380 —— —— Firefly. Orange, scarlet, and white. 2 fat |
381 —— —— Galathea. - Crimson, yellow and white. 2 feet
382 ———— Henry IV. Bright cinnamon. 2 feet. : : : .
383 —— —— Papilionaceum. Bright scarlet and white; splendid. 2 feet .
384 —— Yariegata. Beautiful, striped. 2 feet
385 —— Nanum Album. Dwarf; pure white. 1 foot
Striped. 1 foot .
387 —— —— Iiermesina Splendens. Crimson. 1 foot . ;
388 —— —— Delila. Carmine and yellow, with white throat. 1 foot
Orange, scarlet, and yellow. 1 foot
390 —— Extra fine, mixed

391 —— Good, mixed .

AQUILEGIA oa si Nat. Orp., Ranunculacee.

This pretty and interestingly varied genus of plants scarcely meets with the
amount of appreciation it deserves; it is an extremely showy and ornamental early
summerflowering herbaceous plant, combining the most curious forms with the
most beautiful and striking colors; succeeds in “any g garden-soil. Hardy perennials.

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393 —— Caryophylloides. White, striped with reddish crimson, Beautiful double, 25
394 —— Formosa. Double; crimson and orange. 13 feet ; “ - 5 05
395 —— —— Rosea. Beautiful rose-color; double. 2 feet - 25
396 ———— Rubro. Fine, crimson; double. 13 feet . . . . 25
397 ——Glandulosa. Blue and white. 1 foot eo aaa 10
398 ——Siberica. Violet; double. 1 foot . . . 25
399 —— Skinnerii. Scarlet and yellow; very beautiful; Gon eeontaln: 1i feet .10
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. ARABIS. Nar. Orp., Crucifere.
An exceedingly early spring-flowering plant, contrasting beautifully in ribbons
with the yellow Alyssum; valuable for rock-work, edging, &c., succeeding well in
any good garden soil. Hardy perennial.
402 Arabis Alpina. Pure white; from Switzerland. 3 foot : 10
ARBUTUS. (STRAWBERRY-TREE). Nat. OrD., Ericacee.
A handsome, nearly hardy, evergreen shrub, covered during October and Novem-
ber with pearl- ‘like blossoms ‘and strawberry fruit.
403 Arbutus Unedo. From Ireland. 10 feet . . om eee es -10
ARCTOCTIS. Nar. Orp., Composites
Handsome, showy, free-flowering plants, of close, compact, dwarf habit, with
large, beautiful flowers in the style of Gazania Splendens; continuing in bloom the
whole summer, and growing freely in any rich soil. Half-hardy perennials. :
404 Arctoctis Grandiflora. Pale yellow,‘dark crimson centre. 4 foot -10
405 —— Breviscarpa. Deep orange, dark centre; from C. of Good Hope. } ft. 10
ARMERIA. Nat. Orp., Plumbaginacee. .
Useful, hardy perennials; adapted for rock-work, edging, or culture in pots.
406 Armeria Dianthoides. Delicate rose. } foot . 10
407 —— Formosa. Rose and white. 1 foot . 10
408 —— Splendens. Splendid variety, with large corymbs four to six inohes-i in cir-
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ASCLEPIAS. Nat. Orp., Asclepiadacee.

Handsome plants, remarkable for the singularity and beauty of their flowers.
409 Asclepia Tuberosa. (See engraving.) Orange. Hardy perennial. : > oll)

ASTRAGALUS. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.
.A showy, beautiful, and useful herbaceous plant, succeeding in any common
garden soil. Hardy perennial. :
410 Astragalus purpureus. Deep-red,a pretty trailer. From south of France. 3 ft..° .10
4il —— Galegiformis. Yellow, with pretty foliage. From Siberia. 3 feet . . .10

AURICULA. Nar. Orp., Primulacee.
A well-known garden favorite of great beauty, succeeding best in a northern as-
pect. - Half-hardy perennial.
412 Auricula Alpine. This is the most hardy of all the Auricula. Mixed . 51 gl
413 —— English Prize. From named flowers. 4 foot . : : : : 6

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BARTONIA. Nar. Orp., Loasee.
414 Bartonia Nuda. This is a perfect gem. It grows two to three feet high, and
is literally covered with its large white flowers, of the most delicate tex-
ture, surpassing even the finest lace-work. The flowers are two anda
half inches in diameter, and produced in abundance. Hardy perennial . .25

BELLIS (Dousie Daisy). Nar. Orp., Composite.

A well-known perennial. Many elegant varieties have been raised by saving the
seeds from the handsomest kinds. Admirable plants for making edgings, &c.
415 Bellis Perennis. Extra fine; saved from named flowers . f

BOCCONIA. Nat. Orpv., Popaveracee.

416 Bocconia Japonica. This noble plant, recently introduced from Japan, has
been an object of unusual admiration. Allied to the fine Bocconia Cor-
data, it surpasses this in point of beauty, of robust, free growth, habit of
plant, size, shape, coloring of leaves, and showiness of flower-spikes. It
is perfectly hardy, requiring no protection in winter; of luxuriant growth,
forming a bush five to six feet in height, which is decorated, from the
month of August, by beautiful pyramidal spikes of flowers, two to three
feet in length. Deeply serrated leaves, in the way of oak-leaves; are large,
of an obtuse, cordate form, of a sombre green above, glaucous below . .50

CALLIRHOE. Nat. Orp., Malvacee.

417 Callirhoe Involucrata. A trailing, hardy perennial, of great beauty. From
Rocky Mountains. Flowers like the Portulaca in form and color . - 20

CAMPANULA GRANDIS. PHYGELIA CAPENSIS.

CAMPANULA Nat. Orp., Campanulacee.

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house, and flower-garden. By good culture in pots, the tall varieties assume a
magnificent effect, attaining five ‘to seven feet or more in height, with lateral flower
racemes from the base, four to five feet in length. The beautiful white variety
forms a most striking contrast. By good arrangement, a rich and imposing effect
can be formed, altogether unequalled by any other plants. Hardy perennials.

418 Campanula Grandis. Deep-blue; from Italy. 8 feet

419 —— Grandiflora. A free-blooming variety, with long, drooping, awa aonicne

420 —— Pyramidalis. Veryelegant, with fine, blue omera ; may be trained to any
form of growth; suitable for the border or pot-culture. 3 feet .

421 ———— Alba. White variety of the above

_ 422 —— Vidalis White, showy. 1} feet . | SE Vy Cy ae ef ann ON ane ee
CANTERBURY BELLS (Campanuta Mepium). Nat. Orp., Campanulacee.

The Canterbury Bells have long been known among our most es garden
plants. Their large bell-shaped flowers, which are freely produced throughout the
summer, render them strikingly effective. As they are strictly biennials, ‘it will be
necessary to sow the seed every year. Hardy biennials.

423 Canterbury Bells, Double White. From Germany. 2 feet

424 —— —— ——- Blue. From Germany. 2 feet

425 -—- —— — Lilac. From Germany. 2 feet

426 —— —— —— Mixed. All theabove. . .

427 —— —— Single White. From Germany. 2 feet

428 —— —— —— Blue. From Germany. 2 feet

429 —— —— —— Lilac. From Germany. 2 feet - ; : . :
430 —— —— —— Mixed. Above single varieties . . . . «. . «4

CANNA (InpIAn Suot). Nat. Orvd., Marantacee.

‘These stately species of plants are highly pEnamnental in flower-gardens, produ-
cing a rich and Oriental effect by their large, broad, massive foliage, and rich crim-
son and scarlet flowers. Though perennial, if sown ‘early, they will make luxuriant
growth, and bloom the first season. In late autumn, they should be carefully
potted, and allowed to mature their bloom in the sreenhouse or parlor, and _after-
wards preserved in a cool, dry cellar. In spring, again start them into growth, and
replant them in the open air last of May or first of June. Before sowing, soak the
seed in water at 125° for about twelve hours.

431 Canna Angustifolia Nana Pallida. Light-red; dwarf variety. 1 foot

432 —— Anneii. Crimson; very ornamental. 3 feet ; :

433 —— Aurea Viitata. Golden; beautiful; from New Holland. 4 feet

434 —— Bicolor of Java. [Red and yellow; from Java. 8 feet

435 —— Coccinea Vera. Scarlet; very fine; from South America. 2 feet

436 —— Compacta Elegantissima. Large, reddish-yellow; from S. America. 2 ft

437 —— Gigantea Aurantica. Orange-red; a beautiful large variety. 10 feet

438 —— Limbata. Intense scarlet, edged with yellow; very striking; from Brazil. 4ft.

439 —— Mutabilis. Changeable; from Brazil. 5 feet : :

440 —— Musefolia Hybrida. Red foliage, resembling a small panna rece
_ 441 —— Nigricans. Excelling, in the rich tints of its stem and leaves, either of the

others, and nearly approaching the rich deep coloring of the Dracena
442 —— Sanguinea Chatei. Deep red, dark foliage, and stems very large. 6 feet
443 —— Warczewiczii. Brilliant red, with variegated foliage; one of the best. 3 ft

444 —— Zebrina. Beautiful, te foliage. 3 feet
445 —— Finest mixed .

CARNATION ees Nat. Orv., Caryophyllacee.

A magnificent class of popular favorites, most of "hor deliciously fragrant, and
with colors extremely rich and beautiful. The seed we offer may be relied upon as
being the finest, all having been selected expressly for us from some of the best
collections in Europe, producing mostly all double flowers. Hardy perennial.

446 Carnation Pink. Good; mixed; for border-culture 3
447 ———— Fire German. A good selection from a named gollection :
448 ———— Sardinian. From choice double varieties . : ° ‘
449 —— —— Choice Bizarres and Flakes. Saved from Hotplate ; :
450 —— —— Perpetual, or Tree. Fine German; from selected flower .

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An elegant summer-flowering, hardy herbaceous plant, adapted for a bed, group,
or mass, with erect, slender, attenuated flower-stems rising two or three feet in
height, having racemes of a bright scarlet, Pentstemon-like flower-tubes, from one
to two inches in length, forming a beautiful and effective object in borders, pleas-
ure’grounds, &c. Hardy perennial.

451 Chelone Coccinea. _ Brilliant-scarlet Pentstemon-like flowers; beautiful. 2 ft.

CHRYSANTHEMUM. Nat. Orp., Composite.
The Chrysanthemum Indicum and Indicum Nanum are well-known varieties, so
extensively grown for late fall flowers. No garden should be without them. The
seed we offer has been saved from the very finest new varieties, and will give a
good proportion of double flowers. Half-hardy perennials.
452 Chrysanthemum Indicum. ~Till, double, extra fine; from China. 8 feet
452 —— Nanum, Double Mixed (Dwarf Pompone). 1 foot .

CLEMATIS. Nar. Oxp., Ranunculacee.
A handsome class of climbers, very desirable for growing against a wall or trellis.
Seeds of this tribe require some time to germinate. Hardy perennials:
454 Clematis Flammula. White; very fragrant. 25 feet ’ : : : :
455 —— Cirrhosa. A new variety, perfectly hardy; a very rapid climber, literally
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COMMELINA. Nar. Orp., Commelinacee.

Very pretty, free-flowering, tuberous-rooted plants, with rich blue flowers, suc-
ceeding in ary rich soil. Half-hardy perennial, but flowering the first year.

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DAHLIA. Nat. Orp., Composite.
A noble autumn-flowering plant. The seed offered by us has been saved from
one of the best prize collections. Half-hardy perennial. ne
457 Dahlias, Extra Fine. Saved from a choice prize collection
458 ——Liliputian. Dwarf variety; beautiful . :

DATURA. Nar. Orp., Solanacee.

A tribe of highly ornamental plants, producing large, sweet-scented, trumpet-
shaped flowers of the most attractive character, and succeeding in most any rich
soil. The roots may be preserved in and through the winter in a dry cellar, in
same manner as the Dahlias. Half-hardy perennials.

459 Datura, Wright’s, or Meteloides. Flowers of extraordinary size, pure white
at the centre, and passing to a lilac-blue at the border. 3 feet. 3

460 —— —— Chlorantha. A magnificent variety, producing a profusion of deep
golden-yellow flowers, very large, double, and sweet-scented. 2 feet

461 —— Fastuosa Alba. Double, white. 2 feet

462 —— —— Violacea. Violet, double. 2 feet

DELPHINIUM. Nar. Orp., Ranunculacee.

A highly ornamental genus of splendid profuse-flowering plants, of an unusually
high decorative character. When planted in large beds or groups, their gorgeous

spikes of flowers, of almost endless shades, from pearl-white to the very richest and —

deepest blue, render them the most conspicuous and eae objects in the flewer-
garden or pleasure-ground. Delight in a deep, rich soil. ardy perennials.

463 Delphinium, Chinese. Finest mixed; the most desirable of the tribe. 24 ft.

464 —— Celestinum Grandiflorum. Celestial blue; long spikes; fine. 3 feet .
465 —— Elatum (Bee Larkspur). Blue. 8 feet 8 : : : : : 4
466 —— Formosum. New flowers; large color; exquisite blue, with white; will

flower the first season from seeds; finest of the tribe. 2 feet :

467 —— Grandiflorum. Dark-blue; fine. :
468 —— Hybridum. Fine mixed. 3 feet ‘ 2 é : 3 .
469 —— Hendersonii. Splendid, large blue flowers; extra fine. 24 feet

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NO. DIGITALIS (FoxGLove). Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacea. PRICE.

The Digitalis are too well known to need description. They are all useful and
ornamental for general flower-garden purposes, and may be introduced into the
shrubbery with fiue effect, as their tall, spire-like spikes, crowned with their large
thimble or bell-shaped flowers, will contrast finely with the green foliage of the
shrubs. They are all hardy biennials, from three to four feet high.

470 Digitalis, Good Mixed. A fine assortment of colors : : ; : oe

471 —— Extra Mixed. All the newest kinds. 38 feet : ; . ; : ‘* oa
AT2 Grandiflora. Large-flowered; yellow. 8 feet . : . : ; RP ae
473 —— Purpurea. Common purple variety. 3 feet Sais : : Sein ae
474 —— Alba. [ure white. 3 feet . ‘ ; . : ; ‘ . : 7 C08
475 ——Ferruginea. Brown. 2 feet . : : : : ‘ . 2 . “40
476 —— Aurea. Golden. 3 feet . : : i oP at ' Sd “ete GE
ATT —— Gloxinioides. New, beautiful gloxinia-shaped flowers; spotted. 3 feet . .10

DIANTIIUS. Nat. Orv., Caryophyllacee.

A magnificent genus, which embraces some of the most popular flowers in cul-
tivation. The Carnation, Picotee, Pink, and Sweet William, all *‘ household words,”
belong to this genus. The Chinese varieties may be considered the most beautiful
and effective of our hardy annuals; the double and single varieties, with their rich
and varied colors, in beds or masses, are remarkably attractive; while the recently
introduced species, Dianthus Heddewegii and Dianthus Laciniatus, with their large

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and rich-colored flowers, three to four inches in diameter, close, compact habit, and
profusion of bloom, are unsurpassed for effectiveness in beds and mixed borders.
478 Dianthus Caryophyllus. (See Carnation Pink.)
479 —— Barbatus. (See Sweet William.)
480 —— Atrorubens. Dark red; hardy biennial; flowers ‘first year from seed. 1 ft.

481 —— Chinensis (Indian Pink). Mixed biennials of great beauty; bloom the
first year from seed; perfectly hardy. The colors are very rich. 1 foot .

482 —— —— Fine Double, Mixed. Same as above; from finest double flowers .

483 —— —— Alba. Double-white; very fine .

484 —— —— Albus Pictus. White-marbled, with rose; ‘beautifully fringed .

485 —— Heddewig’s. A beautiful variety. The plant is scarcely one foot high,

and very bushy; whilst always thirty or forty flowers are at once in
blossom; the flowers are very large, from two to three inches in diame-
ter, of a most beautiful shape, and of a variety and brilliancy of colors.

486 —— —— New Double. A new variety of this splendid new Pink, having
beautiful double flowers, instead of the single .
487 —— —— Diadematus, fl. pl. (Double Diadem-Pink), Lorenz. This is a strik-

ing novelty, of wonderful beauty. It differs from the D. Heddewigii,
being more luxuriant, compact and dwarfish; its flowers have a diam-
eter of each, 2 to 4 inches. They are regular, densely double, and have
all tints, from lilac, crimson, and purple, to the deepest ‘black purple

488 —— Nanus Flore Albo Pleno (Benary). This is a new, double, white
variety of the beautiful Heddewigii Pink. It is of quite compact, ‘dwarf-
ish habit, resembling Dianthus Heddewigii fl. pl...

489 —— —— Laciniatus. The colors are pure white, flesh, rose, yariout shailes of
red, carmine, violet, purple, and rich maroon, some being selfs, others
striped and spotted; all very delicately cut or fringed ; $ “

490 —— —— Laciniatus fl. pl. A double variety of the preceding; very fine

491 —— Hybridus Corymbosus. A beautiful new hybrid; large double flower

492 —— Moschatus. (double garden-pink). Finest doulicanisba: hardy perennial

493 —— Plumarius (Pheasant-eye Pink). White or pink, with dark eye. The
flowers are deeply fringed or feathered; very fragrant. Hardy perennial

494 —— Veitchii. Beautiful cluster of flowers; pure white, with crimson centre

495 —— Imperialis Plenissimus Pictus. A new and splendid variety. White
ground, and each petal marked with a dark spot, like a Paisley Pink

496 —— Caryophyllus Double Dwarf, Mixed. Compact and bushy habit, with
abundance of double flowers, variously colored :

497 —— Dentosus Hybrid. Very pretty, but ‘exceedingly sportive species; new

varieties are found every year in the seedlings

DODECATHEON (American Cowstip). Nat. Orp., Primulacee.

498 Dodecatheon Media. a very pretty little border plant, with flowers similar to
the Cyclamen. Mixed; red and white. 1 foot . ‘ - ; ,

EUPATORIUM. Nat. Orp., Copa
A pretty class of plants, with bunches of showy flowers. Hardy perennials.
499 Eupatorium Argeratoides. White; fine for border
500 —— Corymbosum. Blue; from Europe. 1 foot

FEVERFEW (Pyrerurum). Nar. Orp., Composite.

Handsome, free-flowering, highly ornamental plants, pibiucing a fine effect in
the mixed flower and shrubbery borders. Half-hardy perennial.

501 Feverfew, Double White. Beautiful bedding-plant, blooming all the season

FRENCH HONEYSUCKLE. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.

502 French Honeysuckle ( Hedysarwm), Mixed. A fine i toes ere red and Net
mixed; from Italy. Hardy perennial. 3 feet .

GAILLARDIA. Nar. Orp., Composite.

Showy and universally admired plants, and among ‘the gayest ornaments of sum-
mer-flowering annuals; of the easiest culture. Will thrive in almost any garden-
soil or situation, and fine for masses. Halt hardy perennials.

503 Gaillardia, Mixed. Finest mixed. 1 foot. : : :

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NO. GALEGA. (Goat’s RuE). Nat. Orp., Leguminose. PRICE.

Very pretty pea-shaped flower; of easy culture. Hardy perennial.

504 Galega. Finest mixed . SAT ahs Laat MRE INE Bie sb et .10

GARDOQUIA. Nar. Orp., Lahiate.

A pretty dwarf-growing plant, continuing in bloom for several months; well
worth cultivating on account of its large, showy flowers. Hardy perennial.

505 Gardoquia Betonicoides. Pink; from Mexico. 3feet . . . 10

GEUM. Nar. Orp., Rosacea.
Showy, long-blooming, plants; succeed best in asandyloam. Hardy perennial.
506 Geum. Finest mixed 5 : Ap sisare : Baers : j Hie
GENTIANA. Nat. Orp., Gentianacee.

Very useful perennials. Gentiana Acaulis, which has large, deep-blue gloxinia-
shaped flowers, if grown in deep, rich loam, makes a splendid edging in early
summer: all the small kinds make interesting rock-plants.

507 Gentiana. Finest mixed . . . pi abl ie iene srehieat use 10

GLADIOLUS. Nat. Orp., Jridacee.

508 Gladiolus Gandavensis, Mixed. The seeds we offer of this beautiful sum-
mer-flowering bulb were saved from an amateur collection of prize va-
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GYPSOPHILA. Nar. Orp., Caryophyllacee. PRICE.

A pretty-free-flowering, elegant little plant, best adapted for rustic rock-work
and edging; succeeding in any garden-soil.

5399 Gypsophila Paniculata. White, in large panicles. Hardy perennial. 2 feet.
310 —— Steveni. White; in corymbs; fine for bouquets. Hardy perennial. 2 feet.

HONESTY (Satty-FLower). Nar. Orp., Crucifere.

511 Honesty (Lunaria Biennis). An old plant, but singularly interesting, from the

transparent, silvery-like tissue or coats of the seed-vessels in their dry,
matured state, through which the fruit is conspicuously seen, and re-
taining the same effect for any length of time; well adapted, in a cut
state, for grouping with everlasting flowers, &c. Hardy biennial. 2 feet

HUMEA. Nar. Orp., Composite.

512 Humea Elegans. One of the most beautiful of all plants for decorations in

_ gardens and pleasure-grounds; in appearance resembling a light, grace-
ful, drooping pyramid of innumerable ruby-red, grass-like florets, rising
at first in erect panicles from four to eight feet in height, and gradually
assuming its exquisitely beautiful outline of growth. Blooms the second
season through the summer and autumn months. Half-hardy biennial

HUNNEMANNIA. Nat. Orp., Papaveracee.

An exceedingly beautiful herbaceous plant, with very pretty tulip-shaped flow-
ers. Grows in a light, rich soil. Half-hardy perennial.

513 Hunnemannia Fumarizfolia. Fine yellow; from Mexico. 2 feet

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HOLLYHOCK. Nar. Orp., Malvacee.

The great improvement that has been made in this fine old flower within a few
years has now placed it among the most popular flowers of the day; its stately
growth and magnificent spikes of flowers being among the most attractive objects
of the garden. It flowers the second and third year after sowing, and then dies,
unless it is kept up by. cuttings, or divisions of root. Seeds sown in January will
produce plants which will flower the same year. Hardy perennial.

514 Hollyhock, Chinese, Annual. Double; several beautiful colors; mixed. 24 ft.
515 —— Mixed (Althea Rosea). Fine varieties. Seventy-five per cent of the plants

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517 —— Splendid Collections. See page of assortments.

IBERIS. Nar. Orp., Crucijfere.

Profuse-blooming, pretty little plants, especially adapted. for rockeries, old
stumps, or rustic baskets. They come into flower amongst our earliest spring
plants, and for a long time continue a mass of beauty. Hardy perennials.

518 Iberis Candidissima. New; beautiful; pure white. 4 foot : - 05
519 —— Semperflorens. Fine, white; from Sicily. 4 foot : A - 05
520 —— Umbellata. Very fine. 4 foot . : 4 : “ : 3 4 - 05
521 ———— Carnea. Light pink. } foot SON |S i ae 6 “ - 05
522 —— Tenoreana. Blush. } foot < a A : t Bid : 05

IPOMOPSIS. Nat. Orp., Polemoniacee.

Remarkably handsome free-flowering plants, with long spikes of dazzling orange
and scarlet flowers; very effective for conservatory and out-door decoration; suc-
ceeds in light rich soil. Half-hardy biennial.

523 Ipomopsis. Finest mixed . . . . Renae tenbtaties ofr 310)

ISOTOMA. Nar. Orp., Lobeliacee.
A neat, erect, slender-branched plant, from six to twelve inches in height, with
starry, light porcelain-blue Lobelia-like flowers, which produce a continuation
of bloom throughout the summer; very effective for bedding, edging, &c.
524 Isotoma. Finest mixed . . ees Mee rete ieee ane ea LO

KALMIA. Nar. Orp., Ericacee.
525 Kalmia Latifolia. A beautiful hardy shrub. White and pink. 4 feet. . .10

LANTANA. Nar. Orp., Verbenacee.

A remarkably handsome free-flowering genus of plants, with brilliantly-colored
flowers constantly changing in hue; very effective either for pot-culture or for
bedding purposes. The plants will bloom more profusely if retained in their pots,
and plunged where intended to flower. Half-hardy perennial.

526 Lantanas. Mixed varieties. Saved from a named collection . ‘4 i SHO

LATHYRUS (PERENNIAL PEA). Nat. Orp., Leguminose.
Showy, free-flowering plants, growing in any common soil; very ornamental on
trellis-work, old stumps, or for covering fences or walls. Hardy perennials.
527 Lathyrus Latifolius. Red; from England. 5 feet . ott i , 2 205
528 ———— Albus. White. 5 feet : : : : é ’ 4 : . 05
529 —— —— Grandiflorus.. Large-flowered. 5 feet . : : : stead vapoanes 1)

LAVENDULA (LavenperR). Nat. Orp., Labiate.
A genus of plants chiefly cultivated on account of the delicious fragrance of
their flowers. They succeed in any garden-soil. Hardy perennial.
530 Lavenduia Spica. Lilac, from Europe. 2 feet ‘ f s : A - 05

LIATRIS. Nat. Orp., Composite.
. A hardy perennial, found in many parts of the United States, growing in mead-
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LILIUM. Nar. Orp., Lilacee.
The Lily stands pre-eminent among all flowering bulbs. Stately in habit, va-
ried in color, highly fragrant, perfectly hardy, easily cultivated, and blooming
from June until frost, they can claim, as they fully deserve, a prominent place in
the largest or smallest garden. The seeds often lie dormant several months before
vegetating. Succeeds well in a mixture of loam, peat, and silver-sand.
532 Lilium Giganteum. The tallest and most magnificent of the lilies, growing
ten feet high, with white trumpet-shaped flowers, with carmine streaks . .25
533 — Lancifolium Hybridium (Japan Lily). Finest mixed . if ; . 25
534 —— Auratum. The new golden-banded Lily. This superb lily has flowers
twelve inches in diameter; pure white, with a yellowish band through
the centre of each petal, and covered with brownish dots; deliciously
fragrant; one stem often produces six to ten of its immense blossoms . .5€

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NO. LINUM. Nat. Orp., Linacee. PRICE.

A genus of the most beautiful, free-flowering plants.
535 Linum Perenne. Blue; handsome. Hardy perennial. 1ifeet . .

536 —— —— Album. White-flowered. 1} feet : : 3 A 2 ;
537 —— Candidissimum. White. Hardy perennial

LOBELIA. Nat. Orp., Lobeliacea.
A most elegant and useful genus of dwarf-plants, of easy culture; well adapted
for bedding, edging, pots, or rockeries. Hardy perennials.
538 Lobelia Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A well-known native variety, with
scarlet flowers; one of the finest. 2 feet . ; : + aie :

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LYCHNIS. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee.

A genus of handsome and highly ornamental plants, of easy culture. Lychnis
Chalcedonica is strikingly effective in mixed flowers and shrubbery borders. They
succeed in any good rich soil. Hardy perennials.

540 Lychnis Chalcedonica. Scarlet; from Russia. 2 feet

541 —— — Alba. White; from Russia. 2 feet. é : ; :

542 —— Flos Jovis (Jove’s Flower). Bright red; from Germany. 1} feet

543 —— Haageana. Beautiful bright scarlet. 1} feet 4 E ‘ .
544 ———— Hybrida Mixed. Beautiful, with large flowers; the color ranging

from the brightest scarlet to blood-red, purple, orange, or white
545 —— Grandiflora Gigantea. New; with flowers of double the size of the beanu-
tiful Lychnis Haageana, in all the colors of white, chamois, rose, scarlet, &c.

-546 —— Sieboldi. White, fine. 14 feet > ae
LYTHRUM. Nat. Orp., Lythracee.
‘547 Lythrum Roseum Superbum. Deep rose, in long spikes; a fine border plant.
Hardy perennial. 2 feet : : . . : : ; . :
MATRICARIA (FEVERFEW). Nat. ORD., Composite.

Handsome, free-flowering, highly ornamental plants, fine for bedding or pot-cul-
ture. Half-hardy perennials; from Britain.

.548 Matricaria Eximia. Double, white; quilled . : oe

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MYOSOTIS (ForcEtT-ME-NoT). Nat. Orp., Boraginacee.
These beautiful little flowers are too well known to need recommendation; will
grow around fountains, over damp rock-work. Hardy perennial.

549 Myosotis Palustris. A well-known favorite, with clusters of delicate blue flow-
ers appearing all summer; blooms the first year from seed. 4} foot .

550 —— —— Azurea Major. A beautiful variety, with large blue flowers. 4 ft.
551 —— Azorica. Blue, shaded with purple; a fine large-flowered variety :
552 —— —— var. Celestina. A new variety of the well-known general favorite,

M. Azorica. The flowers are sky-blue, nearly turquoise-blue; very constant

NERIUM (OLEANDER). Nar. OrD., Apocynacee.

A class of splendid double-flowering evergreen shrubs, of a highly ornamental
character; fine for conservatory decoration, or placing on lawns and terraces during
the summer; growing in any light, rich soil. Half-hardy shrubs.

553 Nerium Oleander. Mixed colors . : i d S i
NIEREMBERGIA. Nat. Orp., Solanacee.

Profuse-blooming, elegant, and charming little plants; exceedingly valuable for
small beds, edging, and rustic baskets or vases. Half-hardy perennials.

904 Nierembergia Gracilis. White, veined with lilac; from Uruguay. } foot.

NYCTERINIA. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee.
Neat, compact little plants, covered with pretty, sweet-scented, star-shaped flow-
ers; valuable for edgings, rock-work, stumps, or small beds; succeeds in a light,
rich soil. From Cape of Good Hope. Half-hardy perennials.

555 Nycterinia. Finest mixed . : ; F : aap A

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NO. OBELISCARIA. Nat. Orp., Composite. PRIOE.

Bold, showy plants, with rich-coored fllowers and curious acorn-like centres;
succeeds in any common garden-soil. From Texas. Halt-hardy perennial.

556 Obeliscaria Pulcherrima. Velvety-crimson, tipped with yellow. ifoot .

557 —— Aurantiaca. Yellow. 2feet . ¢ : i H 5 : 3 ,

CENOTHERA. Nar. Orp., Onagracee.
A magnificent genus; one of the most useful and beautiful either for beds, bor-
ders, edgings, or rock-work. Free-flowering. Half-hardy perennials.

558 CEnothera Camphylocarpa Grandiflora. Crimson-orange; large-flowered;
beautiful variety; from Peru. 1 foot ; ; = ; 2 -

559 —— Cinnabarina. Rich orange; yellow throat, stained with rich salmon
560 —— Grandiflora Lamarckiana. Bright-yellow; the most effective and stri-
kingly beautiful of this splendid genus. 3 feet . Z Z , 3 s

561 —— Taraxacifolia. Pure white. 1 foot . 2 ; : ; ; :

562 —— Fruticosa. Rich yellow flowers; open in sunshine (diurnal). 2 feet

PANSY (HEARTSEASE, OR VIOLA TRICOLOR). Nat. Orp., Violacee.

The Pansy, or Heartséase, is a general favorite and old acquaintance with every
one who has any thing to do with a flower-garden. It begins to open its modest
but lively flowers as soon as the snow clears off in the spring, and continues to en-
liven the garden till snow comes again. The flowers are in the greatest perfection
in May and June; the burning sun of summer is unfavorable for their greatest
beauty, but in autumn they are fine again. The Pansy is properly a biennial, but
can be perpetuated by cuttings or division of the roots. Seeds sown in August, in
the open borders, will come up readily in afew weeks. The seeds should be
slightly covered with fine soil, if covered at all, as half the seeds sown rot in the
ground from being covered too deep. They require to be covered during the win-
ter with evergreen boughs or a cold frame.

563 Pansy, Good Mixed . - ; 3 -
564 —— Fine Mixed Good English sorts . ; ;

565 —— Extra Mixed. Saved from named flowers, from English prize collection;
the finest in habit of plant, size, form, and substance of flower. Superb .

566 —— Extra German. These were selected by a celebrated German florist, and
may be depended upon as very fine : : . 2 ‘ :

567 —— Auriculaflora. Brown, rose margined; fine

568 —— Atropurpurea. Pure, dark, velvety-crimson LS et : ;

569 —— —— Marginata Alba. Velvety-crimson, with white eye, and margined .

570 ———— Aurea. Velvety-crimson, with golden ground, and margined

571 —— Pelargonflora. Petals having a large maroon blotch on white ground .

572 —— Mixed. Above six varieties mixed. These varieties form a class of Fancy
Pansies, with unusually large flowers, conspicuous by their brilliancy and
novelty of colors; resist almost the greatest summer heat.

573 —— Pure White. Constant and fine

574 —— Golden-Yellow. Constant and fine

575 —— Dark-Blue. Constant and fine

576 —— Light-Blue. Constant and fine

577 —— Bronze-colored. Constant and fine

578 —— Fancy Striped. Constant and fine ,

579 —— Rose Marbled. Constant and fine : ;

580 —— Violet. White Margined.* Constant and fine .

581 —— Mixed. Above varieties mixed . ‘ ‘ ; 2 : : :

582 —— Faust, or King of the Blacks. Flower, black; fine bedding variety

PAPAVER (PERENNIAL Poppy). Nat. Orp., Papaveracee.
A highly ornamental and strikingly effective genus of plants, with brilliant-col-
ored flowers of an immense size, which, in select plantation and shrubbery bor-
ders, are unusually effective. - Hardy perennial.

583 Papaver. Finestmixed . . . . .

PENTSTEMON. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee.
A genus of well-known and highly ornamental hardy herbaceous plants, with
long, graceful spikes of fine-shaped and richly-colored flowers. One of the most
effective and free-flowering of border plants. Hardy perennial.

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PHLOX. Nat. Orp., Polemoniacee.

585 Phlox, Perennial, Mixed. From a collection of upwards of one hundred va-
. rieties, embracing all those splendid varieties introduced during the last
five years, of which the produce may be fully equal to the original .« :

PICOTEE PINK. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee.
Favorite and well-known plants of great beauty, combining with the most per-
fect form the richest and the most beautiful colors. They have a delicate per-
fume, are easily cultivated, and bloom profusely. Hardy perennial.
586 Picotee Pink. Good mixed 2 ys RII 3. CM 9 io BORE
' 587 —— —— Perpetual, or Tree. Saved from stage-flowers. 14 feet .

PHYGELIUS. Nar. Orp., Scrophulariacee.
A handsome free-flowering plant} with large, richly-marked, tubular blossoms;
succeeds in light rich soil. Half-hardy perennial.
588 Phygelius Capensis. Large carmine, tubular flowers; inside golden-yellow.
From Caffraria. 14 feet. (See page 44.) . ° . , : ° ;

POLYANTHUS. Nar. Orp., Primulacee.
A profuse-flowering plant, too well known to need description. The seeds which
we offer may be expected to produce the richest color. Hardy perennial.
589 Polyanthus (Primula elatior). Good mixed . ‘ : a e ; ;
590 —— Extra Mixed. Saved from named flowers. . . + + «= +

POTENTILLA HYBRIDA FLORE PLENO.

POTENTILLA. Nar. Orp., Rosacee.

These are very handsome herbaceous plants, and, from their hardiness and
showy character, are exceedingly useful and ornamental. They may be employed
to advantage in filling up vacant nooks and corners. Hardy perennials.

591 Potentilla, Mixed. Finest mixed - ; 4 : ‘ ; : :
592 —— Hybrida flore pleno. This is a great improvement on the old varieties,
producing a large proportion of double and semi-double flowers. .

PYRETHRUM™. Nat. Orp., Composite.
Handsome, free-flowering, highly ornamental plants, producing a fine effect in
the mixed flower and shrubbery borders. Hardy perennial.
593 Pyrethrum. Finest mixed . : : é : A . : = < °

RANUNCULUS. Nar. Orp., Ranunculacee.

594 Ranunculus Asiaticus Superbissimus. This rare class of garden Ranun-
culus is one of the greatest acquisitions; supplving the place of the Per-
sian tuberous sorts, — so elegant, but so difficult to grow. This is grown
as a biennial, flowering freely the second vear; producing unusually large
double varieties, of an unsurpassed brilliancy of colors, of all shades, of
white, yellow, rose, crimson, blood-red, scarlet, purple, &c. . . .

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RHODQDENDRON. Nat. Orp., Ericacee.

A well-known and magnificent genus of free-flowering evergreen shrubs; should ;

occupy a place in every garden; thrives best in peaty soil. Hardy shrubs.
595 Rhododendron. Finest mixed varieties, from choice named flowers

ROSE CAMPION. Nar. Orp., Caryophyjllacee.

_ The Rose Campions are perfectly hardy, and very easily raised from seed, and
will well repay the little care they require. The flowers are produced on long
stems, blooming freely throughout the season. Hardy perennial.

596 Rose Campion, Mixed

ROSE. Nar. Orp., Rosacee.
397 Rose-Seed. From a large collection of hybrid Perpetual, Tea, Bourbons, &c. .

ROCKET (Hesrenris). Nar. Orv., Crucifere.
A well-known free-flowering spring plant, very fragrant; growing in any soil.
Hardy perennial. From Europe.

598 Rocket, Sweet, Mixed : é : ; : : : : 4 6

SEDUM (Srone-Crop). Nar. Orp., Crassulacee.

A useful and interesting genus of pretty little plants, growing freely on rock or
rustic work, also on ornamental mounds, old walls, &c., where, during summer,
they expand their brilliant star-shaped flowers in profusion. Hardy perennial.

599 Sedum, Mixed. Choicest varieties

SILENE. Nar. Orp., Caryephyllacee.

Among the tribe of Silenes will be found some of the brightest ornaments of the

flower-garden, either in respect to brilliancy of color, or length of duration in
bloom; fine for beds, borders, or ribbons.

600 Silene Schafta. Rosy-lilac; from Russia. Hardy perennial . . . .

601 —— Saxifraga. Pink. Hardy perennial. 4 foot . . . . . .

STOCKS (GERMAN, FRENCH, AND ENGuIsH). Nat. ORD., Crucifere.

The Intermediate or autumn-flowering varieties, if sown early in spring, will
bloom the same autumn. For winter flowering, they should be sown in June.
They are also valuable for early spring blooming, for which purpose they should be
sown the last of July or in August, and kept from hard frost during winter. Plants
treated in this way, and planted out in beds in May, make arich display.

The Emperor, or perpetual-flowering. This magnificent class of Stocks may be
treated in the same manner as the Intermediate. They frequently last several
years if protected from frost; hence its name, — Perpetual.

The Brompton and Giant Cape are generally called Winter Stocks on account of
their not flowering the first year. The former is robust and branching: The lat-
ter possesses the characteristics so much esteemed; viz., immense pyramidal spikes.

602 Stock, Intermediate, or Autumn-flowering. (Twelve distinct colors mixed.)

603 —— Perpetual, or Emperor. Finest mixed $6

604 —— —— New Large-flowering. Finest mixed; superb <

605 —— Hybrid Giant Cape, or Cocardeau Stocks. Finest mixed.

606 —— Brompton, or Winter. Finest mixed ‘ 5 : : : ‘

607 —— —— —— New Large and Early-flowering. The habit of which is
extremely robust; foliage of a most striking green, by which the lively
colors produce the greatest effect; mixed . - : : : : :

(For splendid assortments of Stocks, see Collections.
SWEET WILLIAM. Nat. Orp., Caryophyllacee.

A useful and well-known tribe of plants, perfectly hardy, and easily raised from
seed; a bed of fine varieties presenting a rich sight. It sports into endless varieties,
which we can confidently recommend as superior to any thing ever before offered
in this country. Hardy perennials.

608 Sweet William. Fine Mixed

609 —— —— Double=flowering. Mixed. Splendid collection of double flowers .
610 —— —— Auricula-flowered. One of the most desirable, differing from other

varieties only in the markings of the flowers, which resemble the Auricula
611 ———— Hunt’s Perfection. Saved from Bragg’s finest strain in cultivation;

has taken the first prize at all the London exhibitions the past season; truly gor-
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Remarkably showy plant, with large handsome flowers; grows freely in any soil.
Hardy bienunials.

612 Trifoiiim Odoratum (Sweet-scented Clover). White; very fragrant. 4 ft. . .05
VALERIAN. Nat. Orp., Valeriancee.

Perennial plants; mostly natives of Europe; will grow in almost any soil. The
dwarf species are very suitable for rock-work. Hal!i-hardy perennials.
613 Valerian. Finest mixed . : B , : . 05

VERONICA. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee.

A genus of the most beautiful and showy evergreen shrubs, producing their

handsome spikes of flowers in the greatest profusion. Hardy perennials.
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VERBENA. Nat. Orp., Verbenacee.
A charming genus of universally admired and easily cultivated plants, simply
requiring the treatment of half-hardy annuals to have them bloom during the sum-
mer; for winter decoration they are invaluable. Half-hardy perennial.

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615 Verbena Aubletia. Reddish purple; from North America. Half foot . 5 As
616 —— Drummondii. Lilac; from Texas : ‘ : | 3 . 10
617 —— Teucroides a Fine white; from Ger Hone, . Eig 10,
618 —— Venosa. [Rich purple; free bloomers trailer. From Beane Aeros A Oo
619 —— Fine Mixed . : : ; : 4 2 5 ly
620 —— Hybrida. From finest nese sorties sein med ; A ‘: PeeD
621 —— —— New Italian Striped. One of the best; brilliant colors of neuen
like, striped with rose, lilac, purple, on various-colored ground : » 20
622 —— — Auriculeflora. A splendid novelty, large and well formed; blooms in
various shades, with a distinct eye of white or rose, and properly called
Auriculeeflora, as the disk comes near the Polyanthus and Auricula . .50
623 — — Coccinea. From most brilliant scarlet flowers . ; 5
624 —— Montana. This is another gem, truly: it has the habit of the common

Verbena, but is perfectly hardy, and blooms more profusely. The plant
literally covers itself with its bright, rose-colored flowers ; : - 25

VIOLET. Nat. Orp., Violucee.

625 Violet. The Czar. A very large and beautiful variety of the Violet. The
flowers, which are of the deepest blue violet, are borne on very long foot-
stalks (five to six inches in length), and are nearly twice as large and
much sweeter than the old Russian Violet. It is so hardy that it com-
mences blooming in September, and continues flowering until May, 00

626 Viola Cornuta. One of the finest of all known violets for summer and autumn
decoration. A neat, compact, perennial, herbaceous plant. Six to nine
inches high, with small heart-shaped leaves; and yielding a succession of
conspicuous, delicate, light-mauve-blue flowers as large as the leaves, in
succession, from April to October. A beautiful plant for clumps or edgings,
forming a rich, compact mass of green foliage, set off by the profusion of
deep purple, mauve-color, and violet blossoms . : : : - - 00

WALLFLOWER. Nar. Orp., Crucifere.
A useful and ornamental class of plants; very fragrant. Half-hardy perennial.

627 Wallflower. Good mixed . é 5 ‘ : : : : , : = 05
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ZAUSCHNERIA. Nat. Orp., Onagrarie.

629 Zauschneria Californica. A very interesting and valuable hardy autumn-
flowering plant, with a profusion of scarlet flower-tubes in September, Oc-
tober, and November; well adapted for dry, gravelly soils in sunny
situations, Hee ote for beds and borders. Hardy perennials. 1 foot . .25

GREENHOUSE SEEDS.

ABUTILON. Nat. Orv., Malvacee.

These flowers are extremely beautiful for the ener ee they are natives of
Brazil, and half shrubby, with vine-like leaves and bell-shaped flowers, being richly
veined and striped, of a wax-like appearance. Many of the varieties succeed well
in the open ground during the summer.

631 Abutilon Alphonse Karr. Orange, veined with crimson; very fine. 5 feet . .25

632 —— Duc de Malakoff. Yellow, veined with maroon; very fine. 6 feet . eZO

633 —— Floribundum. Fine yellow. 5 feet Gai ei venues : 125

634 —— Marmoratum. Flowering in great profusion all haere producing pare
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ACACIA. Nat. Orp., Leguminose.

In praise of this class of ornamental shrubs, it is almost impossible to speak too
highly; they are not only of invaluable use for greenhouse decoration, but also,
during summer, they will be of equal service in the flower-garden, where their
beautiful foliage and neat habit alone cannot fail to render them very attractive.

636 Acacia Albicans. White, with beautiful silvery foliage; from Mexico. 5 feet
637 —— Argyrophylla. Superb; yellow, silvery foliage. 6 feet
638 —— Cultriformis. Yellow; from New Hoiland. 5 feet : fs :
639 —— Coccinea. Most novel of the Acacias; color, bright rose, fine foliage. 5 ft.
640 —— Dealbata. Canary-yellow foliage, very graceful. 5 feet ; :
641 —— Douglassii. Yellow, graceful, and distinct; from North America. 5 feet .
642 —— Grandis. Golden yellow, a most beautiful species; from New Holland. 6 ft.
643 —— Ixiophylla. Golden yellow, very handsome; from Swan River. 6 feet
644 — Julibrissin (silk-tree). -A hardy and elegant shrub, with tassel-like tufts
of beautiful rosy flowers; trom Persia. 5 feet . P : - - ‘
645 —— Longifolia. Yellow, foliage long and slender; from New So. Wales. 5 ft.
646 —— Lophantha. Yellow, beautiful foliage; from New South Wales. 5 feet .
647 —— Nematophylla. Bright yellow; a splendid acquisition, called one of the

best of its class, flowering freely nearly the whole year; fine habit. 6 ft.
648 —— Xylophylloides. The most splendid of all, producing rich clusters of golden
blossoms, light-green lanceolated foliage; from New Holland. 6 feet
ACHIMENES. Nat. Orp., Gesneracee,

These are among the most beautiful plants for the decoration of a greenhouse or
conservatory during the summer, being of dwarf, compact, branching habit, and
flowering abundantly throughout the whole season. Grown in masses, in large pots
or pans, they form superb objects for exhibition. Their culture is simple. After
flowering, water should be gradually withheld, and the bulb allowed to remain in a
dry state until they commence growing again.

649 Achimenes, Mixed. Saved from one of the largest collections in Europe.

ADIANTUM. Nat. Orp., Cryptogamia.
650 Adiantum (Maiden Hair). Mixed. A beautiful species of fern

AGAPANTHUS (Arrican Lity). Nat. Orp., Hemerocalidacee.

A highly ornamental plant, with large, handsome heads of bloom; very effective
for parterres, terraces, gravel-walks, or by the side of lakes and ponds; will not
bear hard frost; may be kept in the cellar during the winter.

651 Agapanthus Umbellatus. Blue; half-hardy bulb; from Africa. 2feet. .
ALONSOA. Nar. Orp., Scrophulariacee.

These plants are very ornamental, either in the greenhouse, or grown as annuals
in the open border during the summer, flowering freely from June until frost.
Tender perennials.

652 Alonsoa. Finest mixed: from Chili . 2, Wihepia’ 488 wha:
ARALIA. Nar. Orp., Araliacee.
653 Aralia Papyrifera (Chinese Rice-paper plant). Greenhouse shrub from China.
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ASCLEPIAS. Nar. Orp., Asclepiadacee.
Handsome plants, remarkable for the singularity and beauty of their flowers; re-
quiring a light soil. Greenhouse perennials.

654 Asclepia. Finest mixed

AZALEA. Nar. Orp., Fricacee.

Beautiful flowering plants, requiring very careful treatment. All the species
should be grown in peat, leaf-mould, and a very sandy loam.

655 Azalea Indica. Saved from finest named collection; greenhouse shrubs. 4 ft.
BEGONTA. Nat. Orp., Begoniacee.

A magnificent genus of ornamental greenhouse plants, as remarkable for the va-
ried and beautiful foliage of many of its varieties as for the splendor and profu-
sion of the flowers of others. Should be grown in sandy peat and loam.

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657 Begonia Pearcei ( Veitch). A beautiful species, with large bright yellow flowers
borne on slender stems, well above the leaves, the upper sides of which are
of a dark velvety green, traversed by pale, straw-colored veins .

BILLBERGIA. Nat. Orp., Bromeliacee.

A magnificent stove-plant, with long, graceful, delicate green foliage, beautiful
zebra-striped flowers, extremely handsome and showy, succeeding best in sandy
peat and loam.

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A new and beautiful foliaged greenhouse plant, and one of the rarest plants yet
introduced for the decoration of beds and lawns in summer.
_ 659 Bocconia Frutescens. A splendid novelty; veryrare . . . . -

CACTUS. Nar. Orp., Cactacee.

An extremely curious and interesting genus, many of the varieties producing
magnificent flowers of the most brilliant colors. Sueceeds best in sandy loam,
mixed with lime-rubbish anda little peat or rotten dung. Greenhouse perennial.

660 Cactus, Mixed. A choice collection; from Africa . : =

CALCEOLARIA. Nar. Orp., Scrophulariacee.
Plants of a highly decorative character; an indispensable ornament forthe draw-
ing-room or conservatory. The shrubby variety is sometimes grown for in-door
and sometimes for out-door decoration. Half-hardy perennials.

661 Calceolaria Hybrida. Mixed. Saved from anamed collection . : :
662 —— —— Superba Grandiflora. Extra fine, spotted and striped, large-fiow-

ered; saved from the prize flowers; superb. 1 foot . . : : -
663 ——— Nana. A new dwarf variety from Germany, beautifully marked,

close, compact habit, free-bloomer; one of the best. Mixed. ? foot
664 —— Rugosa Tigrini. New; spotted and striped of the above; very fine
665 —— Scabious-leaved. Sulphur-yellow flowers, in great profusion. 2 feet

CALLA. Nat. OrD., Araceae.

A very handsome plant, either as an aquatic or for the ornamentation of the
drawing-room or conservatory. Half-hardy perennial.

666 Calla thiopica. White; from Cape of Good Hope. 2feet . . «- =.

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Favorite winter and spring-flowering plants of great beauty. The amateur, in
sowing seed saved from the following choice sorts, has a fair chance of raiging some
valuable varieties; succeed in sandy peat and loam. Half-hardy shrubs.

667 Camellia Japonica, Mixed. From achoice named collection of double flowers

CASSIA. Nat. Orp., Leguminose.

A genus of highly ornamental and exceedingly useful free-flowering shrubs, for
conservatory or greenhouse decoration; growing freely out of doors during the
summer; succeeding best in a mixture of loam and peat. Greenhouse shrubs.

668 Cassia. Fine mixed; splendid collection . : . ; ; : : -

CESTRUM. Nav. Orp., Solanacee.

A genus of handsome plants for conservatory or greenhouse decoration; covered
during the months of November and December with a profusion of beautiful tube-
shaped blossoms; grows freely in rich loam and peat. Greenhouse shrub.

669 Cestrum Auranticum. Bright-orange; very pretty. From Guatemala. 3 ft.

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CHAMAEROPS. Nar. Orv., Palmacee.

/10 Chameerops Humilis (Fan Palm). <A very ornamental palm, from six to ten
feet high, and highly effective either for decorating the conservatory in
winter, or the lawn in summer. It may be easily wintered in the cellar

671 —— Excelsa. This fine palm, which has attracted so much attention in the
south of France, where it stands the winter without protection, is consid-
ered a valuable addition to this class of plants .

CHINESE PRIMROSE (Pricta). Nat. Orp., Primulacee.
A charming, profuse-flowering plant, indispensable for winter and spring deco-

ration, and a universal favorite. Our seeds are selected with great care from one
of the finest collections in Europe. Greenhouse perennial.

672 Chinese Primrose, Fringed. Purple; saved from only finest-fringed flowers. .

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675 Chinese Primrose, Erecta Alba. Strong-growing variety, throwing the
flowers well out from the fine foliage. Flowers beautifully fringed. White. .50
676 —— —— Fimbriata Marsginata Lilacina. Flowers, fine imbricated white
and lilac shaded; the leaflets are narrow, bordered with white - 1.00
677 —— —— Erecta Flore Pleno Alba. A beautiful variety of the double-
white Chinese Primrose, very choice 2 : . : ; Be UW)
678 —— —— Fiore Pieno. Double Prize Varieties. We have the pleasure of
offering to amateurs the choicest varieties of Chinese Primrose, unequalled
by any yet produced, comprising a proportion of double flowers. These
seeds were received directly from the celebrated London growers, who
received one special and three first-class certificates from the Royal Hor-
ticultural Society. “ This strain of Primula is a remarkable one. The
flowers are large, full, and frilled; and in color, vary from white, through
shades of pale flesh-color, to blush of deepest hue”’ . . : 5 - 1.00
679 —— —— Fimbriata Punctata. Splendid variety; with large bouquets of
flowers, finely fringed; brilliant crimson, spotted with white . : . 00
680 —— —— Erecta Superba. Erect-growing variety, bright rose-colored . . .50
681 —— —+ Macrophylla. Remarkable variety, with long, massive foliage, and
beautiful flowers, of great substance, beautiful form, and finely fringed. .50
682 —— —— Good, Mixed. K a aig ; : : ; : : a .25
683 —— —— Extra, Mixed. All the best varieties mixed . 6 3 6 - 50

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A splendid profuse-flowering genus of shrubs, whose rich-colored blossoms and
graceful habits render them remarkably effective objects for conservatory or green-
house decoration; succeed best in sandy peat and loam. Greenhouse shrubs.

684 Chorozema, Mixed. Including several fine varieties BF DE TTA! ong ote

_ CINERARIA. Nat. Orp., Composite.

A well-known favorite free-flowering plant, which may be had in splendid
bloom through the greater portion of the year, and, from the richness and diversity
of its colors, is one of the most valuable plants. Half-hardy perennial.

685 Cineraria, Fine-mixed. 1} feet : : ; ; : . ; :

686 —— Extra Fine-mixed. Saved from the choicest named flowers. 1 feet

687 —— Maritima. Silvery foliage, beautifully cut; an admirable bedding-plant,
and forms a fine contrast to Perilla Nankinensis. 14 feet. : :

CLIANTHUS. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.

A genus of magnificent free-flowering greenhouse shrubs, with elegant foliage
and brilliantly colored, singularly shaped flowers, which are produced in clusters,
and have a splendid effect. Clianthus Magnificus and Clianthus Puniceus blos-
som freely out of doors in summer, against a trellis or south wall; Clianthus Dam-
pierii succeeds, best planted in the border of a greenhouse, and is one of the most
magnificent plants; seeds sown in spring flower the first year. Greenhouse shrubs.

688 Clianthus Dampierii. Brilliant scarlet, with intense black spot in the centre
of the flower. One of the most magnificent flowers in cultivation .

689 —— Dampierii Alba. A new and remarkable variety, with large white flow-
ers, delicately marked with a scarlet line around each petal . ‘

690 —— Magnificus. Beautiful scarlet-flowering shrub; elegant foliage. 4 feet .

CONOCLINIUM. Nat. Orv., Composite.
A greenhouse evergreen shrub, with beautiful, large clusters of Ageratum-like
flowers; succeeds in a light, rich soil. Greenhouse shrubs.
691 Conoclinium Ianthinum. Pale blue; very handsome. From Brazil. 2 feet

CUPHEA. Nat. Orp., Lythracea.

A highly ornamental and exceedingly beautiful genus of profuse-blooming
plants, equally valuable for the ornamentation of the flower-house, drawing-room,
and garden. If sown early, they can be used for bedding-plants the first year.

692 Cuphea Galcottiana. A new species, with flowers nearly black; remarkable
693 —— Platycentra. Well-known variety; flowers scarlet, black, and white
694 —— Zimapani. A new variety, with large violet-red flowers

CYCLAMEN. Nar. Orp., Primulacee.

Few plants present a more gay appearance in the early spring months than the
Cyclamen. From November to May, they enliven the greenhouse with their sin-
gularly shaped and various-colored flowers, often in such masses as to eclipse many
morg stately and conspicuous objects. Half-hardy perennial.

695 Cyclamen. Splendid assortment; mixed : :

CYTISUS. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.

An extremely useful free-flowering, ornamental tribe of shrubs, equally valua-
ble for the decoration of the conservatory, drawing-room, and flower-garden; suc-
ceeding in any ordinary soil. Greenhouse shrubs. :

696 Cytisus Attleyanus. A splendid shrub. : :

DAUBENTONIA. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.
Very handsome, flowering, elegant greenhouse shrubs, succeeding in sandy loam.
697 Daubentonia. Fine mixed. . . es ee ores

EPACRIS. Nat. Orp., Epacridacee.
A well-known genus of extremely beautiful and interesting plants, flowering
most profusely during the winter. Greenhouse shrub.
698 Epacris, Fine Mixed. Saved froma splendidcollection. . . .

ERICA (HeEatH). Nat. Orp., Ericacee.

A well-known genus of extremely beautiful and interesting plants, flowering
most profusely, and especially effective from their compact, close habit of growth.
Both the hardy and greenhouse varieties require a sandy peat.

699 Ericas, Finest Mixed. A choice selection; from Cape of Good Hope. 2 feet

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A magnificent genus of half-hardy shrubs, with fine leaves, and beautiful, bril-
liant scarlet flowers, borne on spikes from one to one and a half feet long. They may
be taken up in the fall, and kept in perfect preservation during the winter in a dry
cellar, the roots covered with half dry earth: when taken up, the branches should
be well cut back, say to within four inches of the previous year’s growth. They
will flower beautifully three or four times in the.course of the summer.

700 Erythrina Corallodendron (Coral-tree). Scarlet; from West Indies. 10 ft.
701 —— Crista Galli. Scarlet; from Brazil. 10 feet : : P : ;

FERNS. Nat. Orp., Polypodiacee.
This graceful and magnificent tribe is too well known and highly appreciated to
need description. From the seeds we offer, the amateur has the certainty of raising
many elegant and graceful varieties. Delights in peaty, sandy soil.

702 Ferns Pteris Argyrea. Beautifully variegated with silver . 5
703 —— — Golden and Silver. Finest mixed 3
704 —— Mixed. Choicest greenhouse and stove varieties .

FABIANA. Nat. Orp., Solanaceae.
A handsome FErica-like greenhouse shrub, a profuse bloomer, and of the easiest
culture. Thrives best in sandy peat.
705 Fabiana Imbricata. White, from Chili. 2 feet

FUCHSIA. Nat. Orp., Onagracee.

These beautiful plants are natives of South America, and have, until lately, been
treated as greenhouse plants; but the greater number are now considered among
the more ornamental of eur hardy exotics; they grow freely in the open ground,
and enliven our flower-gardens during the whole summer. Half-hardy perennials.

706 Fuchsia. From named varieties; superb : . : : : ;
707 —— Good Mixed. Including many fine varieties

_ GERANIUM (PeEtarconium). Nar. OrD., Geraniacee.

There are few plants more easily grown, or that better repay the care of the cul-
tivator, than Geraniums, or, as they are more properly called, Pelargoniums. The
seeds we offer are selected with great care from some of the finest collections in
Europe, and may be depended upon as being the finest. Halfhardy perennials.

708 Geranium, Finest Mixed. Saved from the finest fancy varieties

709 —— French Hybrids ( Odiers). New spotted varieties; very fine
710 —— Scarlet. Very fine for bedding and pot-culture . : : é :
711 —— Mixed. Saved from scarlet, salmon, rose, and white-flowering varieties

GESNERA. Nat. Orp., Gesneracee.
Showy hothouse plants, generally with scarlet flowers. Perennial bulbs.
7i2 Gesnera, Finest Mixed. A fine collection, embracing an assortment of colors

GLOXINIA. Nar. Orp., Gesneracee.
A superb genus of stove-plants, producing in great profusion beautiful flowers *
of the richest colors. Thrives in saudy peat and loam. Hot-house bulbs.
713 Gloxinia Hrecta. Saved from a fine collection .
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HABROTHAMNUS. Nar. Orp., Solanacee.
Exceedingly handsome greenhouse shrubs, with beautiful bunches of brilliant-
colored flowers of a waxy appearance, especially useful for winter and spring deco-
ration of the conservatory or drawing-room.

716 Habrothamnus, Finest Mixed . : : < :

\ HARDENBERGIA. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.
A very pretty and ornamental greenhouse climber, producing a profusion of
splendid pea-shaped flowers, especially suited for pillars, rafters, or wire globes.

717 Hardenbergia, Finest Mixed . : : ‘ : ; s : :
HELIOTROPIUM. Nar. Orp., Boraginacee.

The Heliotrope is almost too well known to need recommendation. Its scent is
delightful; well adapted for bedding or pot-culture. Seeds sown in spring make
fine plants for summer decoration. Half-hardy perennial.

718 Heliotropium. Mixed; comprising tensorts . . . . . «+ .

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HIBISCUS. Nat. Orpv., Malvacee.

One of the most ornamental, beautiful, and showy tribes of plants cultivated.
Whether the hardy sorts be planted in mixed or shrubbery border, or the more
tender varieties be grown for in-doors decoration, they are all alike characterized
by the size and varied beautiful colors of their flowers. :

719 Hibiscus. Greenhouse sorts. Mixed .

INCARVILLEA. Nar. Orp., Bignoniacee.

Elegant free-flowering climbers, of graceful habit; succeeds best in loam and
peat. Greenhouse climber. / '
720 Incarviilea Sinensis. White trumpet flowers, shaded with rose; from China. 20f.

721 —— Grandifiora. New. A very distinct and pretty dark-colored species

INDIGOFERA. Nat. Orp., Leguminose.

A genus of elegant free-flowering greenhouse shrubs, of easy culture, thriving in
sandy loam and peat.

722 Indigofera, Finest Mixed .
KENNEDYA. Nar. Orp., Leguiminose.

These climbers are among the most striking of greenhouse ornaments, and de-
serve more extensive cultivation than has hitherto been extended to them, as few
plants are more serviceable for greenhouse decoration. Their bright colors impart
a most cheerful appearance; and, if trained round fanciful wire shapes, a pecu-
liarly interesting effect is produced. Greenhouse shrub.

723 Kennedya. Splendid mixture

LAGERSTROEMIA. Nar. Orp., Lythracee.
A splendid greenhouse shrub, with exceedingly handsome flowers, sometimes
called the Bride of India.
724 Lagerstremia Indica, Finest Mixed

LISIANTHUS. Nar. Orp., Gentianee.

When well grown, this is a splendid plant for greenhouse or conservatory deco-
ration. Its flowers are extremely handsome, and of rich dark-blue, which few
greenhouse plants possess. Succeeds best ina sandy peat, with very little loam.
Winter in a warm greenhouse, and re-pot in spring.

725 Lisianthus Russellianus. Rich-blue, shaded with purple; from Mexico. 2 ft.

MANDEVILLEA. Nar. Orp., Apocynacee.

Well-known as a most elegant and beautiful pure white, large, open, highly fra-
grant, trumpet-shaped flower, freely produced in a profusion of racemes, which
renders it extremely attractive either in greenhouse or garden. From Buenos Ayres.

726 Mandevillea Suaveolens. White. Greenhouse shrub. 10 feet

MELALEUCA. Nar. Orp., Myrtacee. A

A genus of very desirable greenhouse or conservatory plants, remarkable for the
neatness of their foliage, and the beauty of their flowers, which are produced on
gracefully drooping branches.

727 Melaleuca. Finest mixed

MIMULUS (Monkery-FLtower). Nat. Orpv., Scrophulariacee.

A genus of extremely handsome, profuse-flowering plants, with singularly shaped
and brilliantly colored flowers, which are distinguished by their rich and strikingly
beautiful markings. Seeds sown in spring make fine bedding-plants for summer
blooming, while seed sown in autumn produces very effective early-flowering
greenhouse plants. Half-hardy perennials.

727: Mimulus Moschatus (Musk Plant). Yellow. }foot. . eb ea
728 —— Cupreus. Six or eight inches high, with handsome, glossy foliage, and
large, finely-formed, orange-scarlet flowers ; very free-flowering . :
729 —— Pardina (Tigrinoides). Beautiful blotched and spotted hybrid, having
dwarf habit and glossy foliage, with large, finely-shaped flower of a rich
yellow ground, blotched and spotted in the most striking manner. .
730 —— Finest Mixed. The above mixed

OXALIS. Nar. Orv., Ozalidacee.

Elegant flowering-plants, particularly adapted for the greenhouse or parlor,
where they bloom in mid-winter.

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731 Oxalis Rosea. Very neat, erect-growing plant, six to nine inches high, with
numerous clusters of bright rose-colored, salver-shaped flowers . = 0

732 —— Tropzoloides. Yellow. Tenderannual. }foot . . . . .«

MANDEVILLEA SUAVEOLENS,

PELARGONIUM. Nar. Orp., Geraniacee.

A genus of indispensable and beautiful greenhouse plants: whether for the
adornment of the conservatory or the drawing-room, they stand unrivalled.
Greenhouse perennial.

733 Pelargonium. Finest mixed. From named prize flowers : : .25
734 —— Fancy. Saved from the newest and best varieties in Ba a - 0
735 —— Ivy-Leaved. These Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums are useful from their grace-
ful, drooping growth, for vases, rustic, or ere baskets; their rich,
wax-like foliage alone i is Ornamental . : - ; 50
736 —— Spotted. This strain has been obtained by hybridizing the ea
French kinds with the best varieties of the most eminent English growers .50
737 —— Tricolor Varieties. The seed now offered was saved from distinetly-
marked varieties; which, having been carefully hybridized, may be ex-
pected to yield a good proportion of this deservedly popular section . . .d0
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PETUNIA. Nar. Orp., Solanacee.

A highly ornamental and profuse-flowering, easily cultivated garden favorite,
equally effective and beautiful whether grown in pots for the decoration of the
greenhouse or sitting-room window, or pl: anted out in beds or mixed borders. The
brilliancy and variety of its colors, eombined with the duration of its blooming
period, render it invaluable. Seeds sown in spring make fine bedding-plants for
summer and autumn display; succeeds in any rich soil. Half-hardy perennial.

738 Petunia Grandiflora Hybrida. Mixed; saved from named flowers. ae
739 —— —— Marginata. Green-bordered; a fine variety. P : |: a
740 —— —— Inimitable. Red-margined and blotched, with pure white- fne . 35
741 —— —— Countess of Ellesmere. Deep rose, with white throat . ‘ .

742 —— —— Striatifolia. A beautiful striped variety . . . . . . 28

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743 Petunia Flore Pleno. These are fecundated with great care, and are sure to
produce a large percentage of double flowers 2 : : ° - 25
744 —— Large-flowered Alba. White; fine Nps ENS PAN aE «mad gee! 10
745 —— —— —— Purpurea. Purple... ; : é E : : eeLO
746 —— —— —— Rosea. Rose-colored . .. Wed IB ita 5 fic a ea sea 6
747 ——_ ———— Violet. Violet . : 5 : ; : : : 5 eeelO
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PITTOSPORUM. Nar. Orp., Pittosporacee.
A handsome genus of exceedingly ornamental shrubs; thrives in peat and loam.
Greenhouse shrubs. ,
750 Pittosporum. Finest mixed A : : : : : 5 . «20

POINCIANA. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.
A very elegant and ornamental genus of greenhouse shrubs, requiring a rich soil.
751 Poinciana. Finest mixed . . . Sa pen aa eat

POLYGALA. Nat. Orp., Polygalacee.

A very handsome genus of greenhouse evergreen shrubs, which may be grown
out of doors in summer; thrives best in peat and loam.

752 Polygala. Finest varieties mixed P : : : : P é : eens)

PUNICA. Nar. Orpv., Myrtacee.

Certainly amongst the handsomest of shrubs. Under the shelter of a south wall,
they flower profusely throughout the summer. MHalf-hardy shrubs.

753 Punica Granatum (Pomegranate). Waxy scarlet; from south of Europe . .25

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SALVIA. Nat. Orp., Labiate.
The following varieties are very fine for the conservatory or autumn flowering;
remarkable for their spikes of rich-colored flowers. Half-hardy perennials.
754 Salvia Amabilis. Lavender-blue; from South America. 2 feet. f . .10
755 —— Argentea. Fine large silvery foliage, of great substance; from Crete. 2ft. .10

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756 Salvia Patens. Splendid deep blue; from Mexico. 3feet . . «.« .« .25
757 —— Splendens. Beautiful scarlet. 3 feet .. —S
758 —— Splendens Compacta. Distinguished from the old ‘Splendens by oa more
tufted and compact habit, its dwarfer growth, and by the “hd of flow-
ers, which bloom earlier, ‘and more dense on the stems. - 26
759 —— Azurea. Fine azure-blue. 2feet . . »« «© « « + «© 2D
SCHIZOSTYLIS. Nar. Orv., Iridee.

A new African plant, which appears to be a rival to the Gladiolus, resembling it
not only in general habit, but in the brilliancy of its long spikes of broad open
flowers, varying from deep rosy crimson to vivid scarlet, and measuring two inches
across. It appears quite hardy, and blooms in the autumn, remaining long in
flower. It is easily cultivated, and will be very valuable for the open garden or
for greenhouse decoration. The flowers are striking and brilliant.

760 Schizostylis Coccinea. Scarlet : F ; 3 : é : 50
SCHINUS. Nar. Orp., Teribinthacee.

An elegant, ornamental, and highly Sanat: greenhouse shrub, with beautiful
bunches of waxy, currant-like fruit.’ The plant forms a desirable drawing-room
ornament, and is easily cultivated; seeds sown in spring make handsome autumn
plants. Tt succeeds out of doors in summer.

761 Schinus Molle (Pepper-Shrub). From Peru. 6 feet aT. 1 Ak yy teak eR
SIDA. Nar. Orp., Malvaceae.
. Handsome, free-flowering, easily cultiyated greenhouse plants.
762 Sida. Finest varieties mixed oe) cans ee a ee ie ka -25
SOLANUM. Nat. Orp., Solanaceae.

A genus of most beautiful ornamental fruit-bearing plants, some of them among
the most interesting of greenhouse shrubs. Others are the most valuable of orna-
mental climbers. Half hardy.

763 Solanum Capsicastrum. Miniature orange-tree, covered with a ere of
scarlet fruit all winter; fine for parlor « or conservatory 10
764 —— Laciniatum Elegans. A beautiful shrub, producing a large commie of
blue flowers, with bunches of orange-colored fruft; fine ; - 25
765 —— Jasiminoides. Flower white, in clusters ; fine. 30 feet : .25
766 —— Texanum. Waxy scarlet fruit, of great beauty; from Texas. 2 feet 10
STATICE. Nar. Orp., Plumbaginacee.

A magnificent genus of beautiful greenhouse and out-door plants, remarkable
alike for variety of their foliage and the brilliancy and beauty of their flowers.
The hardy kinds are splendid for rock-work and the flower-borders, while the half-
hardy make fine conservatory plants. Half-hardy perennial. .

767 Statici Bonduellii. Deep golden-yellow; from Levant. 1} feet 10

768 Formosa. Rose-color; fine. 1 foot : 10

769 —— Pseudo Armeria. Very ornamental and effective; rose-color. 2 feet 10

770 —— Halfordii. A beautiful ‘greenhouse variety. 2feet. . .25
STEVIA. Nar. Orp., Composite.

Mexican perennials, with tufts of very pretty white or pinkish flowers, which
should be grown in sandy peat; fine for pots or borders. Tender perennials.

771 Stevia Purpurea. Purple. 2 feet ‘ : .05
T72 —— Serrata. White; the variety usually grown for cutting. 2 feet -10
SUTHERLANDIA. Nat. Orp., Leguminose.

An exceedingly beautiful little greenhouse shrub, with handsome Clianthus-like

flowers; succeeds best in peat and loam.
T73 Sutherlandia. Fine mixed . 25
TOURNEFORTIA. Nat. Orp., Boraginee.

A very pretty plant, flowers of which resemble the Heliotrope, but without its

fragrance; fine either for pot or garden culture. Tender perennial. :
774 Tournefortia Heliotropoides. Lilac; trailer; from Buenos Ayres. } foot . .10@

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VINCA. Nar. OrD., Apocynacee.

A genus of the most beautiful greenhouse plants; succeeding out of doors in
warm, sheltered situations. Seed sown early in spring will bloom the same season.

775 Vinca. Fine mixed

VICTORIA REGIA. Nar. Orp., Nymphacee.

One of the most beautiful of all the aquatic plants, which requires a house for
its special use. To succeed in growing them from seed, keep the pot immersed in
water until the seed vegetates, when it should be repotted in a large pot, and sunk
in a pond or fountain about one foot below the surface of the water. From the
River Amazon.

776 Victoria Regia. The most magnificent of all lilies. Per seed .

WIGANDIA. Nar. Orv., Hydroleacee.
777 Wigandia Caracasana. Greenhouse perennial

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NO. ABOBRA. Nar. OrD., Cucurbitacee. PRICE.
A rare and extremely pretty tuberous perennial climbing Cucurbitacese, with
elegant cut glossy dark-green foliage, and small oval vivid scarlet fruits. Suitable
for planting out during summer, forming beautiful garlands.

778 Abobra Virdiflora ‘ A 5 . 5 OR

BALLOON VINE (Carpiospermum). Nar. Orp., Sapindacee.

A very pretty climbing plant, remarkable for an inflated membranous capsule
from which it derives the name of Balloon Vine. It answers either for the green-
house or open ground. Half-hardy annual.

779 Balloon Vine. White; from India. 5 feet : 3 : § . 10

CALAMPELIS. Nat. Orp., Bignoniacee.

780 Calampelis Scabra. A very pretty climbing plant from Chili, with. orange-
colored flowers; very fine. 10 feet . : ; : : 2 é 5

CANARY-BIRD FLOWER.

CANARY-BIRD FLOWER. Nar. Orp., Tropeolacee.
The popular name of this pretty little annual alludes to the supposed resemblance
of the flower to a bird with its wings expanded, the spur of calyx representing the
head, and the two upper petals the wing. From Mexico.
Y81 Canary=-Bird Flower ( Tropeolum Peregrinum). Half-hardy annual. 20 feet . .10

CLITORIA. Nat. Orp., Leguminose.
Splendid free-flowering greenhouse climbers, with large elegant pea-shaped flow-
ers, of great beauty, particularly adapted and very effective for training on trellis-
work, wire globes, or any of the numerous contrivances on which plants of this
_ character may be grown for greenhouse or conservatory decoration. Though pe-
rennials, thev bloom the first year.
782 Clitoria. Finest varieties mixed . Gai eet ec pe aia: ame Seay a)

COBZEA. Nat. Orp., Polemoniacee.

A rapid-growing climbing plant, with large purple bell-shaped flowers, finely
adapted for bedding out in summer; seeds should be sown early, to secure well-
established plants by the time the season arrives for planting out.

783 Cobza Scandens. Tender perennial. 20 feet . :

CUCUMIS (OrNAMENTAL CucuUMBER). Nat. OrD., Cucurbitacee.

A most interesting tribe of plants, remarkable for luxuriance and rapidity of }
growth, which, if the soil be rich, is truly marvellous. “Treat the same as the cu-

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cumber, and train against a wall or trellis, or in any way that may be desired.
Cucumus F lexuosus, commonly known as the Snake Cucumber, is most singularly
interesting in its fruit. Half-hardy annuals.

784 Cucumis Acutangulus. Curious forms . . « 0
785 —— Flexuosus (Snake Cucumber). Very peculiar, growins three feet Tong a
786 —— Melochito. Variegated; brownand yellow . . pe
787 —— Meduliferus. Scarlet and thorny . i i eae «ee
788 —— Mixed. The above mixed - «+3... & 6 «© sg - « cf

CYCLANTHERA. Nat. Orp., Cucurbitacee.

Curious bird-shaped gourds, of a very a character; rapid climbers;
thrives in any rich soil in a warm situation. Very desirable for covering arbors,
trellis-work, &c. Half-hardy annuals.

789 Cyclanthera Explodens. An elegant climber;. as fast a grower as the Pedata,
with handsome foliage, and pretty oval-shaped fruits, See with a
loud noise when ripe . 25
790 ~— Pedata. Graceful, stor dor-habited tien ing plete: with pendant branches
of elegant balloon-like seed-pods; a novel plant, of easy culture. 15 feet. .10

CYPRESS VINE (Iromea Quamocuit). Nat. Orp., Convolvulacee.

..'791 Cypress Vine, Scarlet. A tender, Glimbing annual, with teaekell foliage and
scarlet flowers: seed should not be Seopa in open Brpand before the last

of May or first of June. 15 feet : > ° : : - 05
792 —— White. Variety of the preceding LS ee. ae ce, ee ee
703 —— Hosea, “Seeeroee ss ee ee ee eek

DOLICHOS (Hyacixtu Bean). Nat. Orpv., Leguminosae.
Beautiful climbing plants; flowers in clusters; treatment much the same as the
- common beun. Tender annuals.
794 Dolichos Lablab, Mixed. The finest varieties mixed . . 05
795 —— —— Giganteus. A hardy ornamental climber; from the East Indies . -) ae

GOURDS. Nat. Orp., Cucurbitacee.

The tribe of Gourds is known as producing some of the most curiously shaped of
all fruits, and, being of extremely rapid growth, are very desirable for covering
the trellis-work of arbors, &c.; the varied and fantastic forms of the fruit adding a
peculiar charm to the luxuriance of the foliage. Tender annual.

796 Gourds, Bottle. Avery usefulvariety . . * a ee. Mo ere, so? Ae
Two-colored . : . ‘ : . ° . - 05

798 —— Applesstriped. Very ornamental. : : \ saws > ae
¥ 799 —— Egg-shaped. Resembling an egg rivet a Lote Del eR ieee. oka
800 —— Hercules’ Club. Club-shaped; curious . . . «© «© «| «| -10
801 —— Longefruited. Someveryfineones . . . «© «© « « « 210
802 —— Powder-horn chefs sl! viteoe Ud¢ teste tet etey ocT . 10
803 —— Orange. In the form of an orange ‘ : : : of). : > ig
804 —— Mixed. The above mixed . : 3 . ‘ e é ‘ : . 10

IPOMLEA (Convotyutus). Nat. Orp., Convolrulacee.

A genus of beautiful climbing plants, which, for the adornment of the conserva-
tory and greenhouse, or for warm sheltered situations out of doors, are pre-emi-
nently benutiful, many of them'edémbining marvellously brilliant colors with pure
white margins, and v arving in shade from the most intense violet-blue fo the most
delicate cerulean. The perennial species are invaluable for greenhouse decoration.

805 Ipomexa Bona Nox ( Good-night). White; from West Indies. From 10 to 15 ft. .10

806 — Coccinea (Star Jpomea). Fine scarlet - 05

807 —— Burridge’s (Morning Glory). With large, bright crimson flowers. 15 ‘feet . 05

808 — Dickson’s. A splendid Morning Glory, with ‘large blue flowers... 05
*809 —— Hederacea Superba Grandiflora. A large sky-blue flower, elegantly

bordered with pure white; exceedingly beautiful. 12 feet : 25

810 —— Limbata. Rosy-violet, elegantly blotched with white. 10 to 15 feet -10
sll — — Elegantissima. ‘One of the finest of all the Ipomza; blue, with in-

tense purple centre in the form ofa star, with pure white margin . 25

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813 Ipomea Rubro Ceerulea. Produces a profusion of azure-blue flowers, which,

in its maturity, is one of the most lovely objects imaginable. 10 to 15 feet

814 —— Learii. Magnificent mazarine-blue. cures perennial. 12 feet

815 —— Tuberosa. Pale-yellow; from West Indies. Greenhouse perennial

816 —— Quamoclit. (See Cypress-Vine.). :

817 —— Volubilis Madame Anne. A very fnioes new variety, with ammigentied
flowers, striped red on a white ground

818 —— Minima Spectabile. A pretty, hardy, annual sneak ah ssa heart
shaped leaves and rosy flowers, remaining the whole day expanded .

819 —— Coptica. A beautiful piaabes: deep-lanceolated leaves; flowers, hand-
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820 Ipomeza Hederacea Alba Grandiflora Intus Rosea. Handsome white
flower, with dark-rose throat

821 —— Alba Grandiflora Intus Rosea Semi-Plena. of the same ion ana
color as the foregoing; a semi-double one, which is seldom seen in this
family .

822 —— Atrocarminea Grandiflora Azurea Marginata. With pailliont car-
mine flowers, edged with clear azure-blue . ; : :

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We attach much importance to this new section, and find them worthy of recom-
mendation. We beg to state that we have tried them carefully, and found them
to come true from seed.

823 —— Grandiflora Alba Picta Carminea (with silver-marbled leaves). Heart-
shaped leaves, largely marbled with ever ery flowers white, dotted
with brilliant carmine : é :

— —— Alba Picta Lilacina (with golden-marbled leaves). ~ Heart- shaped
leaves, largely marbled with silver-gray; white flowers, spotted with lilac

LOASA. Nar. Orp., Lousacee.
The Loasa are beautiful, tender, climbing annuals, suitable for covering a trellis
or ornamental wire-work.
825 Loasa Aurantica. Orange-color. 6feet. . . . . . .
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LOPHOSPERMUM. Nat. Orp., Scrophulariacee.

An elegant and highly ornamental genus of climbers, with handsome and showy
foxglove-like flowers; very effective for conservatory, greenhouse, or garden deco-
ration, and may be used with advantage for hanging-baskets; will bloom the first
season from seed. Half-hardy per ennial.

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The most graceful and free-flowering of soft-wooded climbers, whether for the
ornamentation of the conservatory and greenhouse, or for pillars, trellis-work, and
verandas in the flower-garden. The effect produced by the profusion of elegant
and varied-colored flowers is strikingly beautiful. Blooms the first season from
seed. Half-hardy perennial.

831 Maurandya Barclayana. Rich violet. 10 feet 10
832 ——— Alba. White. 10 feet. 10
833 ———— Coccinea. Scarlet. 10 feet 10
834 —— Semperflorens, Alba. White. 10 feet 10
835 ———— Rosea. Rose. 10 feet. ¢ .10
836 —— Mixed. Above mixed . F . : : : . 10
MORNING GLORY. Nat. Orp., Convolvulacee.
837 Morning Glory, Mixed. The finest varieties. 20 feet .05
MOMORDICA. Nar. Orp., Cucurbditacee.

The Squirting Cucumber; an annual gourd-like plant, with woolly leaves and
golden-yellow flowers, the fruit of which resembles a smal! cucumber, and, when
ripe, bursts the moment it is touched, scattering its seeds, and the half-liquid
pulpy matter in which they are contained, to a considerable distance. Half-hardy
annual. ;

838 Momordica Balsamina (Balsam Apple). From East Indies. 10 feet . .05
839 —— Charanti (Balsam Pear). From East Indies. 10 feet .05
PASSIONSFLOWER. Nar. Onp., Passiforacee.

A splendid class of climbers, with curious flowers produced in great profusion;
fine for conservatory, or will answer for the garden; flowering freely during the

autumn.
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PHASEOLUS (Scarvet-Runner BEAns). Nar. Orpv., Leguminose.
This is a popular climbing annual, with spikes of showy scarlet flowers, and a
variety with white flowers. They are extensively grown to cover arbors, walls, or
to form.screens, for which purpose they are admirably adapted on account of their
vigorous and rapid growth. Hardy annuals.

841 Phaseolus Coccinea. Brilliant scarlet . : “tht vot thas at inte aamiicunt F145) 210
842 —— Painted Lady. Abeautifulvariety. . . . . ped ete ci O
843 —— Alba. White .. ees ah BA ioe SE PUM aS (8)

SCOTANTHUS. Nar. Orp., Leguminose.
A beautiful fast-growing annual climber, with elegant foliage, covered with pure
white flowers, imitating those of Mandevillea, and splendid oblong scarlet fruits.
244 Scotanthus Tubiflorus. A magnificent novelty . Sa oe 2 RR 07-5

TACSONIA. Nat. Orp., Passifloracee.
This is a splendid “ Passion-flower ’’-like conservatory climbing shrub; showing
the unequalled vermilion tint of the Genesera Cinnabarinna, each blossom being
relieved by contrast with a circle or band of purple filaments in the centre.
845 Tacsonia Ignea. Orange-scarlet; fine . . . -. . .« « « 50

THUNBERGIA. Nar. Orpv., Acanthacew.
Extremely ornamental climbers; much admired; very free bloomers; good for
trellis, stems of trees, and in the greenhouse, or out of doors in summer in a warm
situation. Tender annuals.

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TROPZOLUM. Nat. Orp., Tropeolee.

The following varieties, as hybrids from TyspesdtiAi Lobbianum, are unsur-
passed by any collection ever offered. They are all of the easiest ‘culture, and
flower profusely the first year. Though not in all cases perpetuating their respec-
tive kinds true from seed, they nevertheless often produce still more beautiful ones.

In the greenhouse or conservatory they may be had in bloom the greater part of
the year; and in favored situations in the open air, for edgings, covering trellis-
Fie or handles of rustic baskets, or trailing from vases, their elegance of form
and brilliancy of color render them peculiarly valuable.

847 Tropzxolum Lobbianum. Orange. 4 feet

848 —— —— Caroline Schmidt. Deep scarlet. 6 feet P ;

849 —— —— Duc de Malakoff. Straw color; edged rose, spotted with red. “6 ft.

850 —— —— Flamula Grandiflora. Y ellow, streaked with carmine. 6 feet

851 —— —— Geant des Batailles. Brilliant crimson. 6 feet

852 —— —— Garibaldii. ° Fine orange, shaded with scarlet. 6 feet.

853 —— —— Duc de Vicence. Sulphur, with vermilion spots. 6 feet ;

854 —— —— Monsieur Turuell. Orange-yellow, striped with vermilion. 6 feet .

855 —— —— Monsieur Calmet. Lemon, spotted with crimson; very beautiful

856 —— —— Peraguanum. Scarlet, with black spots; very fine. 6 feet

857 —— —— Roides Noirs. Nearly black. 4 feet. = hye

858 —— —— Victor Emmanuel. Brilliant carmine and gold. 4 feet :

859 —— —— Zanderii. Vivid scarlet; one of the strongest growing varieties. 4 ft.

860 —— —— Mixed. [Finest varieties

861 —— King Theodore. Bluish-green foliage, “and “novel bigesoms of an initenge
black; forms a fine contrast with the scarlet

862 —— Lobbi Crown Prince of Prussia. A splendid acquisition of strong habit;

flowers, brilliant scarlet; said to surpass all others
863 — Lilli Schmidt Crimson. A bright crimson variety of the ‘Lilli Schmidt .

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

AGROSTIS. Nar. Orp., Graminee.

Rank high among the ornamental grasses from their delicate and graceful growth,
and are very useful for winter bouquets. Hardy annuals.

864 Agrostis Effusus. Fine; from Europe
865 —— Nebulosa. One of the most graceful and elegant; fro1 n Europe

866 —— Plumosa. Rare; from Europe - :
ANTHOXANTHUM. Nat. Orp., Graminee.
867 Anthoxanthum Gracile. A very pretty ornamental grass. Hardy annual. } ft.

ANDROPOGON. Nar. Orp., Graminee.
868 Andropogon Argenteum. A beautiful Rereani grass, 8 growing several —_
high, with Silv er-green foliage é :
869 — Formosum. A new perennial g grass, said to exqeed i in Paemerkions any or-
namental grass at present in cultivation, and producing a majestic effect .

ARUNDO. Nar. OrD., Graminee.
870 Arundo Donax Fol. Variegatis. Grasmneniae reed-like plant, six feet high,
with lance-she med foliage of the meal eens beautifully eat: with
white .
™ BRIZA (iene Ceeley Nat. Orp., Graminee.
A very useful ornamental grass, fine for dried bouquets. Hardy annual.
871 Briza Maxima. Fine; from Cape of Good Hope a

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872 Briza Gracilis (slender). From Cape of Good Hope . r , t 3 of 05
873 —— Compacta. Very compact-growing variety of the Quaking-Grass; and

will be found very ornamental for winter decoration and for bouquets . .25

BRYZOPYRUM. Nar. Orv., Graminee.
A very pretty dwarf variety of the ornamental grasses; good for dried bouquets.
874 Bryzopyrum Siculum. Distinct and beautiful; hardy annual. From N. Ame. .10

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GYNERIUM (PAMPAS GRASS).

BROMUS. Nar. Orp., Graminee.
875 Bromus BEuZoberonles. A very pretty variety of ornamental grass. Hardy
annua! . ° e e ° e e ° ° ° ° e e °
CHLORIS. Nar. ORD., Graininee.

Singularly elegant perennial grass, nine to twelve inches in height, with flower-
scapes or stems, having slender flower-spikes or rachis radiating horizontally from

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the extremities of each scape like the concentric spokes of a wheel. Half-hardy
annual.

876 Chloris Radiata. From EastIndia. lfoot . . Aa... %= SD

CHRYSURUS. Nat. Opp., cna
Very pretty ornamental grass, suitable for dried rg veiee espe annual.
877 Chrysurus Aureus. From Levant. i foot. ‘ . 05
COIX. Nat. Orp., ee.
878 Coix Lachryma (Job’s Tears). A very curious ornamental grass, having ses
which have the appearance of large tears; from East Indies . : 05
ERAGROSTIS. Nar. Onp., Graminee.
Ornamental grasses; suitable for winter bouquets.
879 Eragrostis Elegans (Love-grass). From South of 7m . : 2 = 06
880 —— Cylindrifolia. From China : a) PS ee

ERIANTHUS. Nar. Opp., ‘add

881 Erianthus Ravennz. This is a bold-looking, reed-like grass, from four to six
feet high, with a fine foliage, resembling much in appearance the eT
grass; rare. Half-hardy perennial; from south of urope . :

ELEUSINE. Nar. Orp., Graminee.
Ornamental grasses; light and graceful.

882 Eleusine Coracana. From EastIndies . we oS ee 7 10
883 —— Indicum. From East Indies oes ee ae “SF Ee? Ae
GYNERIUM (Pampas Grass). Nat. Orp., Graminee.

884 Gynerium Argenteum. This is, without exe stg the most stately growing
species of grass | known. In stature it rivals the Bamboo, attaining, in its
native plains (South America), from ten to fifteen feet in heig it.

northern latitudes, it should be protected in winter by removing to the cel-
lar or cold frame. Half-hardy perennial See cut p.79 . . . 25

HORDEUM. Nat. Orp., Gramineae.
885 Hordeum Jubatum. A fine new ornamental grass . . . . . . .10

IMPERIATA. Nar. Orp., Graminec.

A magnificent, hardy grass, quite recently introduced from Amoor, with grace-
ful curved foliage, forming a fine bush about three feet high, throwing’ out numer-
ous flower-spikes about five feet in height, bearing glittering silvery plumes of
flowers; extremely pretty. The leaves are lively n, witha broad, silvery line
down the middle; and the habit and bearing of the plant are quite as handsome
as Gynerium.
886 Imperiata Saccharifiort’,.. 9.4 2) sf Se Ae ee eek eC. Co
OATS (Avena SensitrvA). Nat. OrD., Graminee.

A very curious pena of ornamental grasses; fine for dried bouquets; suitable for
mixed borders. Hardy annual.

887 Oats Animated. Curious. 2 feet : : ‘ E ; a. 8

SPERGULA. Nar. Orp., Gary

Extremely neat, moss-like plants, of a beautiful, lively green, ipaheiy used as a
substitute for Aes on lawns, which they quickly cover, and require - no further at-
_ tention than rolling and keeping free from weeds; foand to thrive best om stiff soil.

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888 Spergula Pilifera. From Corsica. re Se |
STIPA. Nat. Orp., Gramineae.
889 Stipa Gigantea. Fine ornamental grass . . . ae eee ee

890 —— Pennata (Feather Grass). Beautiful. . . . .« « « «

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which represents a side shoot of Aurea Pyramidalis). Celosia Argentea, however, pro- *
duces its flowers in spikes, like a Gomphrena ( Globe Amaranthus), but much longer;
and, if gathered when young, they are valuable for winter bouquets. Grown in
pots, they are the most elegant. Half-hardy annuals,

895 Celosia Argentea. Silvery white, shaded with bright rose; very handsome. 3ft. .16

896 —— Aurea Pyramidalis. Magnificent golden-feathered plant. 3 fect . . .25

897 —— Coccinea Pyramidalis. Crimson, same as the preceding, differing only

in color. 3 feet . : . : ° : z P : :

898 —— Pyramidalis Nana Aurantica. Erect, from fifteen to eighteen inches;

leaves oval, acuminated, bright green; trusses of flower-spikes pyramidal,
of a brilliant buff yellow . 5 s 5 : : : : E Ses

899 —— Pyramidalis versicolor. Oval acuminated leaves of red brown; all the

spikes terminated by bright carmine trusses before opening, passing grad-
ually to violet carmine. 3 feet . SVEN] oe poet hee

COCKSCOMB. Nat. Orp., Amarantacec.

Highly ornamental, curious-looking flowers, for decoration of the flower-house,
drawing-room and garden; all the varieties are remarkably attractive, producing
a fine effect when grown in pots and mixed with other plants, either on the stage
of a greenhouse, or planted in some warm situation out of doors. The followin
sorts have been saved from combs remarkable for their size and symmetry. Half-
hardy annuals.

200 Cockscombs, Mixed Varieties . : : ; } : ; - 2 - 05
901 —— Dwarf Crimson. Brilliant and large; from a prize collection. 3 foot . .10
902 —— —— Yellow. Same as above, except color ee cee ee
903 —— New Giant. Very large, brilliant-red rose; beautiful rose-dwarf. 3 foot. .10

GLOBE AMARANTHUS. Nar. Orp., Amarantacec.

The Globes are well known, and much admired for their ornamental effect in
the garden, and are highly prized for their heads of flowers, which, if gathered
before they are too far advanced, will retain their beauty for several years. The
seeds are rather slow to vegetate in the open Sie the orange in particular,

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which seldom starts without bottom heat. Ten annual.
904 Globe Amararthus (Gomphrena). Crimson; fine; 2 feet s 2 . -
905 —— —— Variegated. From India. 2feet . : ati t. x - 05
906 —— — White. From India. 2 feet x : : _ ‘ . , — |
907 —— — Orange (Hoveyii). From New Mexico. 2feet. . . . . .05

GNAPHALIUM. Nat. Orp., Composite.
Fine everlasting flowers, useful for making dry bouquets; will grow in any com-
mon garden-soil. Half-hardy annual.
908 Gnaphalium Fetidum. Yellow. 2 feet

HELICHRYSUM (Erernat Firowers). Nat. Orp., Composite.

The Helichrysum are very ornamental in the garden, and much admired on ac-
count of the beauty of the flower when dried, which, if gathered when they first
open, and carefully dried, will retain their form and color for years. They are
highly prized for winter mantle-bouquets and ornaments for vases. Hardy annuals.

909 Helichrysum Atrosanguineum Nanum. Dwarf; deep-crimson. 1} feet .25
910 —— Atrococcineum Nanum. Very dwarf; dark-scarlet; very fine. 1} ft. .10
911 —— Borussorum Rex. New; white variety; very free-flowering . ’ aan
912 Compositum Maximum. One of the finest of the class; flowers very
double, and a large variety of colors mixed - ‘ ; : :
913 —— Finest Mixed. Includingtwelve sorts . . -.- . . . . .W

HELIPTERUM. Nar. Orp., Composite.
914 Helipterum Sanfordi. Pretty dwarf-tufted everlasting, with small neat fo-
liage, and large globular clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers. It grows
well in the open border, and the flowers are fine for winter bouquets . .10

RHODANTHE. Nat. Orp., Composite.

Charming everlasting flowers, of great beauty, equally valuable for the decora-
tion of the conservatory and flower-garden. Its neat, compact growth makes it a
suitable plant for bedding or ribboning, while its bright-colored flowers, elegant
style of growth, and profuse blooming, render it an object of universal admiration.
The flowers, if gathered when young, make valuable winter bouquets. Succeeds

~best.in.a light rich soil,.and a warm, sheltered situation. - Half-hardy annuals.

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NO. PRICE,
915 Rhodanthe Manglesii. Neat, unique, and beautiful; with numerous semi-
double, daisy-like flowers, of rich rose-color, suffused with white, retain-
ing their transparency and beauty. 1 foot : : A ° 5 i
916 —— Maculata. Very robust, fine, glossy, heart-shaped foliage, of graceful bear-
ing, with flowers from one and a half to two inches in diameter, of a
bright, deep, rosy carmine, rendered more brilliant by a broad, velvety,
blackish, purple-crimson belt, surrounding the bright-yellow disk. 2 ft. .10
917 —— —— Atrosanguinea. Dwarf; branching species, with longer and more
pointed leaves than R. Maculata, with flowers of a purplish-crimson -, 10
918 —— —— Alba. Pure, silvery-white variety, of same size of flower as R. Macu-
lata. One of the finest everlasting flowers intréduced for along time . .10

10

RHODANTHE MACULATA.

XERANTHEMUM. Nar. Orp., Composite.
A fine everlasting flower, good for winter bouquets. Hardy annual.
919 Xeranthemum. Finest mixed . . + «© «© «4 6 6 « 10
WAITZIA. Nat. Orpv., Composite.
Another fine annual Everlasting, of bushy, compact habit, growing about 1 foot
high, and as much in diameter, each branch terminating in clusters of elegant flow-
ers of a deep amaranth color, with small yellow disk. Also fine for pot-culture.
SOW Atzik) COFVIMDOSAN 6 Gls) ie je eh ee ee 2B

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SPLENDID ASSORTMENTS OF FRENCH AND GERMAN
| *. FLOWER-SEEDS.

We invite the attention of our numerous customers to the following list of assort-

ments of flower-seeds. They have all been selected expressly for us, by our special

’ correspondents in France and Germany, from the various noted flower-seed growers,

whose well-known reputation is a sure guaranty of their superior excellence, both

as regards distinctness of color and freshness of seed. We have no hesitation in
recommending them as equal, if not superior, to any to be obtained in Europe.

NO. ASTERS. PRICE.
921 Truffaut’s Peony Flowered. Sixteen splendid varieties; distinctcolors. $1.50

922 Truffaut’s Peony Pyramid Flowered. Twelve varieties, beautiful colors .
923 —— —— —— —— Six varieties, of the most beautiful colors : :
924 —— —— Perfection. Twelve varieties, of the most’ beautiful colors .
925 —— —— —— Six splendid varieties of the most beautiful colors :
926 Dwarf Large Flowering Pony. Six varieties of the most beautiful colors
927 Truffaut’s Imbrique Pompone. Ten varieties of the most beautiful colors .
928 Chrysanthemum-flowered. Twelve varieties of the most beautiful colors
929 New Giant Emperor. Ten splendid varieties of the most beautiful colors
930 New Cocardeau, or Crown-flowered. Six varieties of the most splendi colors
931 Globe-flowered Pyramidal. Twelve varieties, most beautiful colors

932 Double-Globe Quilled. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors
933 Ranunculus-flowered. Eight superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors
934 Reid’s Improved Quilled. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors
935 Double Dwarf Aster. Twelve splendid varieties of the most beautiful colors .
936 Double Dwarf Bouquet Pyramid. Twelve varieties most beautiful colors .
937 Boltze’s New Miniature Bouquet Pyramid. Five most beautiful colors .
938 New Rose-flowered. Twelve superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors
939 Porcupine, or Hedgehog. Six superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors .

BALSAMS.

940 Double Camellia-flowered Balsams. Ten of the most beautiful colors
941 Double Dwarf Balsams. Ten splendid varieties of the most beautiful colors
942 Double Spotted Rose-flowered Balsams. Twelve mos: beautiful colors

943 Improved Double Rose-flowered op gare Ten pci varieties.
Twenty-five seeds of each :

GERMAN STOCKS.

944 Dwarf Early Flowering Ten-weeks. Twenty-four varieties

945 —— — — — Twelve varieties, of the most beautiful colors ;

946 Large-flowered Improved Dwarf Ten-weeks Stock. Six smiley varie-
ties, of the most beautiful colors .

947 New Large-flowered Pyramidal Ten-weeks Stocks. Twelv e splendid va-
rieties, of the most beautiful colors 3

948 Dwarf Pyramidal Ten-weeks Stocks. Six arses: ioe beautiful ae

949 Miniature, or Liliputian bape a Stocks. Six pay Be da of the
most beautiful colors

950 Dwarf Bouquet Ten-weeks Stocks. Six varieties of the facet ‘Deautifal Sales

_ 951 Giant, or Tree Ten-weeks Stock. Ten varieties, of the most beautiful colors

. 1.50

1.25

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952 New Early SUC Ow eras Stocks. Light epienid Naniclics, of the

most beautiful colors . . 1.00
953 Giant Cape Stocks. Five poled aardistios, of is met penaeinal poler 75
954 New Early Large-flowered Brompton Stocks. Eight beautiful varieties 1.00
955 Emperor, or Perpetual Stocks. Eight splendid varieties, beautiful colors 1.00
956 New Hybrid. Hybrid between the Wall-flower and the pe leaves. Six

splendid varieties of the most beautiful colors . - 1.00
957 New Robust. A beautiful acquisition. Six varieties, most Deantifal walls 1.50

LARKSPURS.
958 Double Dwarf Rocket Larkspur. Twelve varieties; most beautiful colors . .75
959 Double Tall Rocket Larkspur. Eight varieties, most beautiful colors . 50
960 Double Branching Larkspur. Light varieties, most beautiful colors . .50
961 Double Hyacinth=-flowered Larkspur. Ten varieties, most beautiful colors .75
VARIOUS COLLECTIONS.

962 Antirrhinum Majus (Snapdragon). Twelve varieties, most beautiful colors 1.00
963 Antirrhinum Nanum. Six varieties; dwarf; most beautiful colors 75
964 Acacia. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 1.50
§65 Canna. Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 3.00
966 —— Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. . . 1.50
967 Capsicum. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 1.00
968 Convolvulus Major. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful bolors .50
969 Coxcomb. Twelve splendid varieties, of the ret beautiful colors 1.00
970 Everlasting Flower. Twenty-four varieties : . 1.50
971 Everlasting Flowers. Twelve splendid varieties, of the ane Beautiadl colon 1.00
972 Gladiolus. Six splendid varieties, of the most heautiful'colors, =. 1.00
973 Gourds. Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. 1.50
974 —— Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . : : 75
975 Helichrysum. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful acl. 19
976 Hollyhock. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors - 1.50
977 Heartsease, or Pansies. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 1.50
978 Petunia. Fight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . bi a 3)
979 Phlox, Drummondii. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful Bola: 1.00
980 Poppies. Twelve splendid varieties of the most beautiful colors - - 5
981 Portulaca. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . : 5 HAD
982 —— Double. Four splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . ry ul. O0
983 Salpiglossis. Hight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . ; . 1.00
984 Sweet Peas. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautifulcolors . . . .50
985 Scabiosa. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 50
986 Solanum. Twelve.splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors : 1.50
987 Ipomea. Half-hardy and tender. Twelve varieties, most beautiful colors 1.00
988 Jacobea. Light splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors. 50
989 —— Dwarf. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 1.00
990 Kennedya. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 2.00
991 Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors : 1.00
992 Marvel of Peru. Eight ‘splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .50
993 Marygold, African and French. Eight splendid varieties, beautiful colors . .50
994 Ornamental Grasses. Twenty-five splendid varieties, most beautiful colors . 1.25
995 —— —— Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . : Sie eae
996 Pentstemon. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors £75
997 Ornamental Fruits. Twelve aplendid varieties, of the most beautiful sors 1.25
998 Tropzolum Lobbianum. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful sorts 1.50
999 Wallflower (from pot-plants). Ten varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 1.50
1,000 —— Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors : 1.00
1,001 Zinnia Elegans. Light splendid varieties, of the most beanifal colors . 5) otf)
1,002 —— Finest ‘Double. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 1.00

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TO THE KITCHEN GARDEN.

#1 N again presenting our Catalogue of VEGETABLE SEEDs, we embrace

§| the opportunity to add that our stock, as heretofore, has been selected
with a view to secure only the freshest and most reliable seeds. Most
of the staple seeds are raised expressly for us by experienced grow-
ers; and such as are imported are purchased from the most reliable
seedsmen in Europe, with whom we have long dealt, and from whom
we have received only such as we could with perfect confidence rec-
ommend. It is our invariable rule to test all our seeds ourselves,
and never to send out any thing but what we are certain will vegetate
freely, and prove true to name. Ne causes greater disappoint-
ment than poor seeds; for not only is the season lost if they fail to grow, but an inferior
crop will not pay for the trouble of planting. American-grown seeds always have our pref-
erence;.but some kinds it is impossible to obtain in sufficient quantity to fill our orders,
and those are obtained only from reliable dealers abroad.

Our prices are affixed by the ounce, quart, and packet; but no quantity is sold less than
the ounce or quart at these prices: when less is ordered, they will be supplied in packets at
that rate.. All the kinds can be supplied by the pound or bushel at the lowest market rate
for prime seeds.

Prices of seeds vary, to some extent, from the time of harvesting to the time of planting,
and we do not feel bound by these prices unless orders are sent in early. We can only ad-
vise our customers. to give their orders in good season to secure the most favorable terms.

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ARTICHOKE (Cynara ScoLymtvs).
German, Artischoke.— French, Artichaut.— Spanish, Alcachofa. -

The Artichoke is a native of the south of Europe, and is principally cultivated in the gar-
dens of the French, by whom it is considered more as a luxury than as a profitable escu-
lent. The heads, in their immature state, and before their blue thistle-like flowers open,
are cut, and boiled in salt and water. The edible part is merely the fleshy substance on the
bottom of the scales, which, to make palatable, has to be dipped in a nicely prepared sauce
of butter and spices. They are frequently eaten as salad in a raw state.

Culture. — The Artichoke may be grown from seed or offset suckers, separated early in
spring. The best way to obtain’a supply from seed is to sow the seeds in April in a bed of
good rich earth, or it may be planted in drills one inch deep, and about twelve inches apart.
It should be transplanted the following spring to a permanent place. Either in beds or
drills, plants should stand two feet apart each way, requiring a deep, rich, moist loam;
also should be protected with leaves or straw during winter.

Large Globe. A very large sort, most generally cultivated. Heads or buds very
large, nearly round, and with a dusky-purplish tint. Per packet, 10 - 50

Green, or Common. Heads large, of a conical form; scales deep green, thick, and
fleshy; pointed at the tips, and turned outwards. Per packet, 10 . - 0

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ASPARAGUS (AsPARAGUS OFFICINALIS).
German, Spargel. — French, Asperge. — Spanish, Esparrago.

This universal vegetable is supposed to be a native of Great Britain, where it is found on
the banks of sandy soil contiguous to the sea, growing luxuriantly under the salt breezes.

iN There are, it is said, several varieties of Aspara-
gus; but the difference mainly arises from the
nature of the soil.

Culture. — Sow the seed early in spring, one
inch deep, and three or four inches apart, in rows
one foot apart. When two years old, they may be
transplanted into permanent beds, the plants placed
a foot apart in each direction, and at least four
inches beneath the surface.

To make it ‘ Giant,’’ be particular to select for
the bed warm rich soil. Trench it at least eigh-
teen inches deep, working in six inches or more
depth of well-rotted manure. Every fall cover the
bed with manure, and in spring dig it in lightly,
care being taken not to disturb the roots.
per oz.
Giant Purple top. Grows to a good size;

excellent. Per pkt., 5 . 3
Conover’s Colossal. A European varie-

ty, introduced several years since,

which, by acareful selection of seeds

from the most vigorous shoots, has

been wonderfully improved both in

size and quality, in point of which it

surpasses all other varieties in culti-

vation. Per pkt., 25 5 ena . 1.00

ENGLISH BEAN (FABA VULGARIS).

German, Gartenbohne.— French, Feve de Marais.
— Spanish, Haba.
The following varieties are much grown in Eng-
land, but find little favor in this country.

ZE Culture. — Sow as early as the ground will ad- -
SS Z mit, in rows two feet apart, and three inches apart
2 SE in the rows. They will come sooner into bearing
LSSSSSAZ ZZ SEE if the tops of the plants are pinched off as soon as
—— 22A= they are in full bloom. Succeed best in a deep,
SSSO—"—y\X—nvaQOWqZZ- strong, loamy soil.
SS» (GZ “By Mail, 8 cents a pint extra. per qt.
aA Early Mazagan. From Mazagan, on the
coast of Africa, is one of the hardiest
sorts now in cultivation. Stems from
two to three feet high . : . 85
Broad Windsor. This familiar sort is,
; much esteemed and extensively cul-
tivated, remaining fit for use longer
than any other variety. A sure
bearer : : walle

BEANS, Bush (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS).
7 German, Bohne. — French, Haricot. — Spanish,
Fryolenano.
The plants of this class vary from a foot to two
2 feet in height. They require no stake or pole for
2A their support.
By Mail, 8 cents a pint extra. _ per qt.
Early Yellow Six Weeks. Excellent for
string or shell; one of the earliest . .40
Early Turtle Soup. Much esteemed, when
dry, for cooking. Sigs . 80

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Early Valentine. Long tender pod; an excellent string-bean . er ae oe 46
Early Mohawk. Early, productive,and very hardy. . . «.«. . «. . .40
Early China. Red eye; one of the most productive . : ° - 40
Early Marrowfat. White; an excellent shell-bean; valuable, when ‘ary, for baking .30
Red Bush Cranberry. One of the best Strine “beans : : : a eae
Refugee, or Thousand to One. A favorite string with many: very productive . .40
White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf. Late and productive Peete > uA
Dwarf Horticultural, or Zebra. Excellent, greenordry . . . . . 450

BEANS, POLE (PHAsEoLus VULGARIS).
German, Stanger Bohne. — French, Haricots a rames. — Spanish, Judias.

As a class, these are less hardy than the dwarfs, and are, not usually planted so early in
the season. The common practice is to ie in hills three feet or three and a half apart,
with a stake or pole to run upon. By Mail, 8 cents a pint extra.

er qt.
London Horticultural, or Speckled Cranberry. May be used as a re or, :
when more advanced, shelled, as the Lima; very productive
Red Cranberry. This is one of the oldest and most familiar of eae beans; ex-
cellent as a string or snap bean . : : : 50
White Case Knife. Most prolific of the running varieties. e a shelled bean, it is
of excellent quality in its green state, and, when ripe, farinaceous pod
well-flavored . . : - . . -50
Indian Chief, or Wax. One of the best varieties either for flops or shelled; re-
markable for its fine, tender, and richly-colored pods; very productive
Giant Wax. Recently introduced, and differing essentially from the old German
Wax BEAN, being of a more robust growth and more productive. The
pods are from six to nine inches in length, and from three-fourths to one
inch in breadth; the beans, when ripe, are of a reddish color. The pods,
when fit for use, are of a clear, waxy color, perfectly stringless, and, when
cooked, are as tender as marrow, and truly delicious. Per pkt. 125°. «1.00

BEANS, RUNNERS (PHASEOLUS MULTIFLORUS).

German, Grosse Bunte Bohne. — French, Haricot d’ Espagne. — Spanish, Judia Vastago d’ Es-
pana.

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Scarlet Runner. A very prolific variety; fine for covering arbors, trained wae i
pales, up the walls of cottages, ‘which they enliven by the brightness of
their blossoms, at the same time yielding a ORE ‘of wholesome and
- nutricious food . ° 50
White Runners. A variety of the Senten ane ove a shall boku either rece
or white, they are considered superior to the sarge and often seen in our

markets under the name of Lima . : - 50
Painted Lady. A sub-variety of the Scarlet Runver, with variegated flowers: the
upper petals being scarlet, the lower white : - .60

Carter’s Champion Runner. A gigantic variety of. Scarlet Runners, having pods
nearly double the size of the old variety; it is more robust in grow th, and
is an extraordinary cropper. Per pkt., .25.

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BEANS, LIMA (PuHAsEorus LuNnaAtus).
German, Bohne von Lima. — French, Haricot de Lima. — Spanish, Haba Vastago de Lima.

per qt.
Large Lima. This is one of the latest, as well as the most tender, of all garden
beans; the best time for planting being from the first to the middle of

May. In planting, be sure to place the eye downwards
Small Lima, Carolina, Sewee, Sieva, or Saba. This is one of the most produc
tive of all varieties. The beans, in their green or ripe state, are similar
to the Lima, and are nearly as delicate and rich flavored. It is from
two to three weeks earlier . ‘ ‘ ; a 2 ph i ree

BEET (Beta VULcGaRis).
German, Runkle Rube. — French, Betterave. — Spanish, Bettaraga.

Culture.— For early use, sowings are sometimes made in November; but the general
practice is to sow the seed in April, as soon as the frost is out of the eround, or as soon as
the soil can be worked. For use in autumn, the seed should be sown about the middle or

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twentieth of May; and for the winter supply, from the first to the middle of June.. Lay out
the ground in beds five or six feet in width, and of a length proportionate to the supply re-
quir ed; spade or fork the soil deeply and thoroughly over; rake the surface smooth and
even; and draw the dr ills across the beds fourteen inches. apart, and about an inch and a
half in depth. Sow the seeds thickly enough to secure a plant for every two or three
inches, and cover to the depth of the drills. When they are two inches in height, they

should be thinned to five or six inches apart.

EGYPTIAN BEET (one-third natural size).

per oz.

Egyptian Turnip. This new - variety was sent us for trial last season, and proved
one of the finest. Very ee early, Beet form, and fine flavor. One of
the very best. Per pkt., :

Early Flat Bassano. An Italian Fee seven to fen days paces than the Early
Turnip. Flesh white, circled or zoned with bright pink; very render
and juicy; not suited for winter use unless sown quite late. Per pkt., .

Simon’s Early. An improvement on other early kinds; and is now se
the Bassano, being quite as early, and of a blood-red color; smooth and
tur nip-shaped. Most valuable variety for the market. Per ‘pkt., 10

Early Turnip Blood. One of the best for general use. Flesh deep blood-red,
sometimes circled and rayed with paler red: sweet and tender. Per pkt., 5

Early Yellow Turnip, or Orange. A sub-variety of the Blood Turnip, differing
in color. Flesh yellow, close-grained, sweet, and tender. Per pkt., 5

Long Smooth Dark Blood. An improved variety of the Long Blood. vee
sweet, tender, and fine grained; fine winter beet if sown late. Per pkt.,

Henderson’s Pineapple. Short top, medium size. Flesh very deep blood-red, a
grained, sweet, tender, and of excellent quality. Per pkt., 10 .

White Sugar. A large variety. grown extensively for feeding 00s, although the
young roots are tender, sweet, and well flavored. Per pkt., .d. i

Long Red Mangel Wurzel. A large variety, grown principally for feeding ode.
When young, is sometimes used for the table. Flesh white, zoned and
clouded with different shades of red; is hardy, and keeps well. Per pkt., .5

Yellow Globe. Large, round, orange-colored variety; keeps better ee the Tone
Red, and produces better er ops on shallow ground. Per pkt., .

Carter’s Champion Mangel. This improved variety of Orange Globe is superior
to any other sort, and produces a greater weight per acre. Per lb., .75

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Swiss Chard, or Silver. This variety is cultivated for its leaf-stalks, which Bs
served up much like Asparagus, and for its leaves cooked as Spinach. If
cut often, new stalks will be reproduced. Per pkt.,.6 . 5 : ,
Perpetual Spinach. Leaves large, of good color; flavor superior to Spinach, for
which it is used as a substitute. In use the whole season. Perpkt.,.10. .25

BORECOLE, or KALE (Brassica OLERACEA ACEPHALA).
German, Blatter Kohl. — French, Chou vert.— Spanish, Breton.

Borecole, German Greens, or Scotch Kale, is a very delicate vegetable. It is essential to
its perfection that it be acted upon by the frost before it is cut for the kitchen. The part
used are the tops or crown of the plant, with any of the side sprouts. It boils well, and is
tender and sweet. :

Culture.— The seeds are sown at the time of sowing the seeds of the Cabbage or
Cauliflower, and in the same manner: early plants may, be started in a hotbed, or the seed
may be sown in the open ground in May. In transplanting, treat the plants same as young
cabbages, setting them more or less remote, according to the size or habit of the variety.
Requires a light, rich soil. per 0z.
Abergeldie. A dwarf-curled Kale, of extreme beauty, good color, delicate mellow

flavor, and as double as a fine curled Parsley. This is a valuable winter
green,and will be found a very useful and handsome garnish. Per pkt.,25 .75
Dwarf Curled Kale, or German Greens. This is a hardy, low-growing variety;
finely curled. A fine variety for winter and spring use when planted in a
light cellar, or other protection from the severity of the weather. Per pkt.,10 .25
Tall Green Curled. A fine hardy and productive variety. Perpkt.,10. . -’ .20
Cottager’s ae a It is exceedingly hardy, of exceYJent flavor, and very productive.
er pkt., 10. ° . . . : : ; ° : : : .
Carter’s Improved Garnishing. This will produce more than twenty varieties,
some of which are worthy of a place in a greenhouse, being quite equal in
color to the new Coleus. The colors vary from rich crimson to white
laced and fringed. Per pkt., 10. : : . : : : : iy

BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Brassica OLERACEA VAR).
German, Gruner, Sprossen.— French, Chou de Bruzelles.

Cultivated for the small heads, which are produced in great numbers on the main stem
of the plant, and are in perfection in the autumn. They are very tender, and of fine
flavor after early frosts. Sow in seed-beds in
May; transplant and cultivate as directed for
Cabbage.

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Own Saving. A new English variety,
very fine. Per pkt., 10. . . 30
The Albert Sprout. It comes in after
the other varieties. The flavor,
after cooking, is all that could
be desired, — mild, mellow, and
very fine. Per pkt.,10 . - 00

BROCCOLI (Brassica OLERACEA
BorryTIs).
German, Brocoli, Spargel-kohl. — French, Chou
Brocoli. — Spanish, Broculi.

In its structure and general habit, the Broc-
coli resembles the Cauliflower. It is very
hardy, and sure to head, but inferior in flavor.

Culture.— The seeds should be sown in
hotbeds in April, or in open ground in May,
in a very deep rich soil. Sow the seeds toler-
ably thick on the surface. Transplant in June
or July, when the weather is moist, in rows
two feet apart, and twenty inches in the row.
When they have advanced in growth, draw
some earth to their stems, which greatly pro-
motes their luxuriance. per 0z.

Early Purple Cape. This has a close
compact head of a purple color.
Hardy, and of excellent flavor.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Per pkt., 10 : ah <8 » 60

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White Cape. Later than the preceding; should be planted early in April. The headss
when perfected, are large and white, and compact. Per pkt.,10 . be aD

Chappell’s Large Cream Colored. A very ee and fine sort; fowee cream-yellow ;
very 7 early. Ber pktiy LO) s : : - : : -60

Snow’s Superb White Winter. A dwarf variety. The leaves are broad, with short
stems; the heads are large, white, very compact. Per pkt., 25 ‘ . 1.50

Carter’s Champion. Dwarf, compact-growing, large-headed; the best late variety
in cultivation. Per pkt., 10 : : A : ti : . 1.00

Carter’s Summer. A new variety, with enormous, close, white heaae! eomine be-
tween the late Broccoli and the Cauliflower. Per pkt., 25 Bias 2.00

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EARLY SCHWEINFURTH CABBAGE.

CABBAGE (Brassica OLERACEA CAPITATA).
German, Kopfkohl.— French, Chou Pomme. — Spanish, Repollo.
One of the most popular vegetables grown.

Culture.— The Cabbage can be cultivated by the most simple and easy means. It grows
in most soils, and produces its beneficial heads nine months in the year. The ground must
be rich, or made so by a good coat of manure, as they have strong , tapering roots. Digging
or ploughing deep is very essential. For early use, sow in hotbeds in F ebruary or March;
and for winter, the seeds may be sown in the open oround in May or June. When five or
six inches high, transplant to from twelve to thirty inches apart.

Wintering Cabbages. — If you have not a dry, airy, vegetable cellar nor open shed to
spare for burying them, take a sheltered part of the gar den, and bury the roots, stalks, and
part of the head, in the earth; over which, in severe weather, place a good sprinkling of
straw, and a few boards. In southern latitudes, this is unnecessary.

per 0Z.
Early Wyman. The best and most profitable early market-cabbage grown. It heads
early, is of large size and first quality, and brings the highest price of any
early cabbage brought into the Boston market, “selling readily last season
by the thousand, at $18 per hundred. It took the first prize at the last
and several previous exhibitions of the Mass. Hort. Soc. Per’pkt.,25 . 1.00

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Per oz.

Early Schweinfurth. A remarkable and valuable variety, both for earliness and
large size; adapted chiefly for summer and autumn use. Per pkt.,10 .

Early York. “As an early market sort, one of the most popular. The head is of
rather less than medium size, roundish-ovoid, close and well-formed; ten—
der and well-flavored. Per pkt., SAG : - : °

Early Wakefield. A variety similar in form to the Early York, ‘atch os putes
grows to,a good size; a favorite with market-gardeners. Per pkt., 10

Early Drumhead, or Battersea. This is a round flat-headed Nery ea of excellent
quality; one of the latest among the early sorts. Per pkt.,5 . :

Early Queen. Véry fine; medium size; quite early. Perpkt.,5 . :

Green Glazed. Heads large, rather Tce Its texture is coarse and hard; less liable
to the attacks of the cabbage-worm than other sorts. Per pkt., Ds :

Large York. A larger variety than the Early York, which it somewhat resembles.
The head, is broader, and more firm and solid. Per pkt., 5 ;

Large Late Drumhead. Heads large; round, sometimes flattened a little at the top; ;
close and firm; very hardy, and keeps well for a winter cabbage. Per pkt., 5

Large French Oxheart.. A variety which is taking the place of many Fothers. It is
tender, forms its heads readily, and well-flavored. Per pkt., 10 :

Little Pixie. A comparatively new variety; makes a small delicate-flavored head;
one of the very earliest and best. Per pkt., 10 .

Stone Mason Drumhead. Originated by Mr. } ason, of Marblehead, Mass. It is
characterized for its sweetness and for its reliablity for forming a solid
head. It is also an excellent variety for northern latitudes. Per pkt., 10

MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH DRUMHEAD CABBAGE.

Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead. The largest Cabbage in the world.
This (the Mammoth) is, without doubt, the largest variety of the Cab-

bage family in the world, being the result of the extreme of high culture.
In form this variety differs, the head being sometimes nearly hemispheri-
cal, at other times nearly flat. Under high culture it is compact and h: urd.
Tis size is indeed mammoth, ranging from that of a half-bushel measure up
to that of a two-bushel basket, and even larger. They have been grown,
and, when stripped of all w aste le: aves, could not be got into a tw o-bushel
basket. Per pkt., 25

Foltler’s Improved Brunswick. The FE. wink. preety CLONE all very pee tet
head yet offered. The Boston market-gardeners all use it in preference to
any other. Every plant produces a good -head,— when fully grown
weighing from twenty to thirty pounds, — and o yeath only ordinary
cultivation. The quality is excellent. Per pkt., 2

Premium Flat Dutch. A low-growing variety; heads iss binish-ecoen, round,
solid, broad and flat on the top, and often Balt N ith red and brown. AS
a winter variety, it has no superior. Per pkt., . : . .

Red Dutch, or Pickling. This sort is used mostly for ee and a cut in
shreds and served as a salad; medium size, oblong shape, and very solid;
of ‘a deep red or purplecolor. Per pkt.,10 . : : : e .

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via Per oz.
Winnigstadt. This is a German variety, somewhat similar to the Oxheart, but more
regular; conical; heads very full andsolid. All things considered, this is

one of the best for general cultivation. Per pkt., 10 : : : > 240

SAVOY.
Drumhead Savey. Head large, round, compact, yellowish at the centre, and a little
flattened; excellent for winter. Per pkt.,10 . ee 5 : ; . 40
Green Globe, or Curled Savoy. One of the best and most familiar of the Savoys;
medium size; very tender. Perpkt.,10 . ; - 5 ; : é
Feather-Stem Savoy. A hybrid, possessing the growth and habit of Brussels Sprouts.
A delicious vegetable. Treat as Brussels Sprouts. Per pkt.,10 . SreDO

THE BOSTON-MARKET OR IMPROVED EARLY PARIS CAULIFLOWER.
(Used, by permission, from The American Journal of Horticulture.)

CAULIFLOWER (Brassica OLERACEA BoTRYTIs).

German, Blumen Kohl. — French, Choufleur. — Spanish, Coliflor.

This very delicate vegetable was first introduced into England from the Island of Cypress,
and is classed among the most delicious of vegetables.

Culture. — The proper seasons for sowing seeds are, for the early spring or summer crop,
between the eighth and twentieth of September; and for the late autumn crop, about the
first of April. The plants, as soon as they are two or three inches high, should be planted
out in a bed of rich light earth, three inches apart each way, so as to grow firm and stocky,
to remove to their final place of growth. For the purpose of growing them to perfection,
use a bed of the richest light earth, two feet deep, made very rich, with well-decom-

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posed manure, surrounded by a frame covered with glass or shutters. The frame should be
surrounded with straw or litter of some kind; also the glass or shutters should be covered
with mats or dry straw in severe weather, observing to give plenty of air on mild and pleas-
ant days to prevent the plants from drawing or damping off at the neck; should be kept
well watered: soap-suds is beneficial. Fora late autumn crop they require no particular
care or skill.
per oz.
Early Paris. Heads rather large, white, and compact; leaves large, stalk short; a
very early sort; should be planted in spring. Per pkt., .14 ‘ . 2.00
Carter’s Dwarf Mammoth. A very early hardy variety, of dwarf and compact
habit, with a firm white head; one of the finest. Per pkt., .25 : - 2.00
Erfurt Earliest Dwarf. One of the best for early forcing and open ground; very
dwarf, leaves small, heads large and very firm; pure white. Per pkt., .25.

Walcheren. A very early variety, with close, compact head; a general favorite.

Per pkt., .10 - ° . et : 75
Le Normand. A french variety; heads large, compact, and fine flavor; a superior
variety in all respects. Per pkt., .26. : : ph . 3.00

Lemaitre. A fine variety; producing a large, firm head, very white, and of superior
quality; much esteemed by the Paris gardeners. Per pkt., .25.
Boston Market. This is one of the finest varieties of this delicious vegetable
_ grown, and is very popular with the market-gardeners about Boston, who
find it particularly suited to this climate. It has been brought to its
present state of perfection by a careful system of cultivation, and selec-
tion of specimens from which to grow seed. It is very early; produces
uniformly large and fine solid flowers, or heads, of snowy whiteness and
excellent flavor. Weight of specimens, seven anda half pounds; diame-
ter, ten and a half inches; circumference, thirty-one inches; length of
foliage, twenty-nine and a half inches. Per pkt., .25. (See cut.) . - 2.00

CARROT (Daucus CaArora).
German, Mohre.— French, Carotte.— Spanish, Zanahoria.

The Carrot in its cultivated state is a half-hardy biennial. It is generally served at table
boiled with meats; it also makes an excellent ingredient for soups. As an agricultural
root, it is not surpassed for feeding cattle.

Culture. The Carrot flourishes best in a good, light, well-enriched loam. If possible,
the ground should be stirred to the depth of twelve to fifteen inches, incorporated with a
liberal application of well-rotted compost, and well pulverizing the soil in the operation.
The surface should next be levelled, cleared as much as possible of stones and hard lumps
of earth, and made mellow and friable; in which state, if the ground contains a sufficient
moisture to color the surface when stirred, it will be ready for the seed. This may be sown
from the first of April to the twentieth of May.

per oz.
Narliest French Short Horn. A very early variety; small size, and of excellent
flavor. Fine for forcing; one of the best. Per pkt., .10 . : : ae
Early Horn. A very early variety, and as a table carrot is much esteemed on ac-
count of the smallness of its heart, and tenderness of its fibres. Perpkt.,.4d .20
Orange Intermediate. Size medium; skin bright orange-red; flesh orange-yellow;
well flavored, and, while young, excellent for the table. Per pkt.,.6 . .15
Improved Long Orange. A well-known standard sort. Roots long, thickest at or
neat the crown, and tapering regularly to a point; one of the best for ta-
ble or field culture, and requires a very deep soil. Per pkt., .5 . - «lS
Large White Belgian. Very large, and valuable for field-culture. Per pkt.,.5 . .15
Improved White Green-top Orthe. An improved variety of the White Belgian,
with shorter and much larger roots; perfectly smooth, cylindrical, and
tapering to a rather blunt point. It is easily pulled out, and yields very .
large crops. Per pkt., .10 . : : : - : . . : - 20

CELERY (Apricum GRAVEOLENS).
German, Seler?. — French, Celeri.— Spanish, Apio.

Celery is one of the most popular salads used in this country.
Culture. — The seed should be sown in hotbeds in March, or in the open ground the
last of April or first of May; but, when sown in the open ground, it vegetates very slowly,
_often remaining in the ground several weeks before it comes up. A bushel or two of stable
manure put ina hole in the ground, against a wall or any fence facing south, and covered
with a rich fine mould three or four inches deep, will bring the seed up much sooner. Suf

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ficient plants for any family may be started in a large flower-pot or two, placed in a sitting-
room, giving them plenty of air and moisture. As soon as the young plants are about three
inches high, prepare a small bed in the open ground, and make it rich and the earth fine.
Here set out the plants for a temporary growth, placing them four inches apart. This
should be done carefully; and they should be gently watered once, and protected for a da
or two against the sun. Make the trenches a foot or fifteen inches deep, and a foot wide
and not less than five feet apart. At the bottom of the trench put some good, rich but
well-digested compost manure; for if too fresh, the celecy will be rank and pipy or hollow
and will not keep nearly as long or well. Dig this manure in well, making the earth fine
and light; then take up the plants from the temporary bed, and set them out carefully in
the bottom of the trenches, six or eight inches apart.

Blanching. — When the plants begin to grow, hoe on each side and between them with
a small hoe. As they grow up, earth their stems; that is, put the earth up against the
stems, but not too much at a time, and always when the plants are dry. Be particular and
not allow the soil to get between the stems of the outside leaves and the inner one, as it is
injurious to the plants. In frosty weather, they should be protected by covering the tops
of the trenches well with dry litter; this should not be allowed to remain longer than is
absolutely necessary: it is well to cover the whole with boards to shed the rain.
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Boston Market. A favorite variety in the Boston market; remarkable for its one
der, crisp, and succulent stems, and its peculiarly mild flavor. It is exten-
sively cultivated by the market-gardeners around Boston, and surpasses
any other variety for its great excellence. Per pkt.,10 . A é A
White Solid. Large, strong-growing variety; clear white, solid, and crisp. One of
the best for market or general use. Per pkt.,10 . : . :
Hood’s Dwarf Imperial. A stout-growing, very compact, solid, and hardy variety,
of superior flavor and distinct habit. Per pkt., 25.
Sealey’s Leviathan Celery. A very large, solid, white variety; highly recommend-
ed. Per pkt., 10. : ; : : : : : : :
Laing’s Improved Mammoth Red. Considered the largest variety yet produced;
specimens under good cultivation having attained the extraordinary
weight of eight to ten pounds, and, at the same time, perfectly solid;
bright red; flavor unsurpassed. Per pkt., 10 . : ; :
Turner’s Incomparable. Dwarf white, of stiff, close habit; solid, crisp and juicy.
Keeps in good order later in the season than any other. Per pkt., 10 . 40
Carter’s Incomparable Dwarf Crimson. A new variety, highly recommended;
dwarf habit; solid; of a deep crimson color. Per pkt., 25.
Celery Seed. For flavoring soups, &c. Per oz.,15. Per lb., $1.00.

CHERVIL (ScaAnpix CERIFOLIUM).

German, Gartenkerbel.— French, Cerfeuil.

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Is a warm, mild, and aromatic plant. A native of Europe, and, in olden times, of great
repute. After being boiled, it was eaten with oil and vinegar, and considered a panacea for
courage, comfort to the heart, and strength to the body. It is much cultivated by the
French and Dutch, who use the tender leaves in soups and salads as we use Parsley, and is
considered by many to be a milder and more agreeable ingredient.

Culture. Chervil is an annual plant, and should be sown in March, April, and May, in
drills about a quarter of an inch.deep, and nine inches apart. Cover lightly, and press the
soil firm with the foot; rake evenly, and give a gentle watering in dry weather. The leaves
are fit for use when two to four inches inches high. Cut them off close; they will come up
again, and may be gathered in succession throughout the season.

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CORN, INDIAN (ZEA Mais). |
German, Welschcorn. — French, Mais. — Spanish, Mazz. per qt.

Adams’s Early. Much grown for early use and the market; very early. Per pkt., 10 .25

Crosby’s Karly Twelve-Rowed. The earliest variety of twelve-rowed sweet corn
brought into Boston market, full kernelled, sweet, and delicious. Re-
ceiyed the premium of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, as the
best early corn. Cultivated almost exclusively by Boston market-gardeners .50

Darling’s Extra Early Sugar is early, very tender, and sugary; yields well, pro-
duces little fodder, ears near the ground; the best for early use. Per

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Red Cob Sweet. Medium; early; usually i
twelve, but sometimes. fourteen rowed;
quality good; cob red; kernels large.
Per pkt., 10. 2 2 Si

Burr’s Improved Sweet. An improved va-
riety of the twelve-rowed Sweet. The
ears are from twelve to sixteen rowed,
and, in good soils and seasons, often
measure eight or ten inches in length,
and nearly three inches in diameter;
cob white; hardy, productive, tender,
and sweet; the best for aaa use.
Per pkt., 10. : - - 00

Mammoth Sweet. A very bie iu late va-
riety; cob white; fine flavored; one of
the best. Per pkt., 10. : =, ae

Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet. This variety is
intermediate in its season, and, if plant-
ed at the same time with the earlier
kinds, will keep the table supplied till
October. It is hardy and productive,
very tender and sugary, remaining a
long time ina fresh condition, and suit-
able for boiling. Perpkt.,10 . - 30

Farmer’s Club Sweet. Comes to table in
seventy-five days; ears of the best ta-
ble size, with eight-regular rows; ker-
nels large, and of a pearly-white. at all
times; delightfully tender, sweet, and
of unsurpassed creamy flavor, and re-
tains those qualities longer than any
other variety. Per pkt., 25

Nonpareil, or Pop-corn. A fine Eerching

Sener, variety. Per pkt., 10. c 30
Bates’s Early Bronze. Rice. Hardy and prolific; tes for parching.
Per pkt., 10 . : 50
King Philip, or Brown. Very productive, and is recommended as one of the best
field sorts now in cultivation ‘ 25
Early Dutton, or Golden Sioux. One of the handecmnest of the field weriotien
productive, and of good quality . , -30

Bates’s Early Bronze Field. It is a cross between the Whitman, or > Senatty White,
and Early Canada. A rapid-growing and early-maturing corn, of low
wth, small stock, throwing its strength into the corn; ears growing very
near the ground: cob small; corn large and well-filled; color bronze, or a
blending of yellow and white with a slight trace of red; very productive,
yielding large cpops even on poor soil; dwarf, averaging, from root to top
of spindle, from four to five feet.

This corn is highly recommended for all latitudes, particularly North-
ern, on account of the above-mentioned qualities, — early maturity, large

yield of grain, and small amount of stalk. Per qt., 50; per bush., $5.00.

CORN SALAD, or FETTICUS ( Vacverrana Loctsta).

German, Lammersalat.— French, Mache.— Spanish, Canonigos.
per oz.
An annual plant, cultivated for its tender leaves, which are esteemed as a winter
and early spring salad. The seed is usually sown in shallow drills, early
in September. On ae of aber cover the Paar lightly with

straw. Per pkt.,5 . 15
Striped-Leaved. A piriped-teared variety, gnite a novelty for the kitchen-gurden.
Per pkt., 10 . . . 00

CRESS, or PEPPERGRASS (Leprpictm Satryr™).
German, Kresse. — French, Cresson. — Spanish, Mastruco.

The leaves, while young, have a warm, pungent taste, and are eaten as asalad, either sepa-
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Culture. — Sow rather thick in shallow drills, and at short intervals during the season.
The Water-cress requires to be grown on the edge of a running stream or brook where it
does not freeze too hard during the winter.

Curled. A well-known sort. Perpkt,5 ., . : 3 iA neice

Broad=Leaved. A coarse variety, with broad spatulate leaves; sometimes grown for
feeding poultry; also used for soaps. Per pkt., 5 :

Water. This is an aquatic plant, with small oval leaves and prostrate habit. The
leaves are universally used and eatenas an earlyspring salad. Per pkt.10 .50

CUCUMBER (Cucumis Sativus).
German, Gurke. — French, Concombre. — Spanish, Cohombro.

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Culture, in the open air, is of the simplest character. Merely dig out a hole about a foot
wide and deep; fill it with rich sandy soil; raise it above the surface about six inches.
The hills should be’six feet apart each way. If the weather be warm, they will grow in a
few days. If the nights are cold, protect them. There is frequently a little bug which
preys upon the tender leaves: if so, soot and wood-ashes, sprinkled over them while wet
with the dew, will retard the progress of the depredator. To have young fruit in February
and March is rather a nice operation; but any one who can command a few loads of warm
horse-manure can have them from April to October. That the amateur cultivator may have
the article either for family use or for sale, a few hints may be in place on forcing cucum-
bers. Prepare a frame, following the instructions laid down in the first part of this work
for hotbeds. After the beds are in order, put in a good quantity of good, light, rich loam, —
none better than the surface of the woods. In two or three days, the earth will be sufti-

‘ ciently warm for sowing the seeds. If the plants are to be removed into other frames, sow
them in pots; if not to be removed, sow them in a hill made in the centre of the bed by
placing a barrowful of soil in it. Cover the sash at night with straw mats, or any similar
protection, and surround the beds with litter or boards to protect it from the piercing winds.
The seeds vegetate quickly, and soon grow ‘into strong plants. During their growth, admit
air every day at the back of the frame, giving as much light as possible to the young plants.

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Early Russian. This variety resembles the Early Cluster; fruit from three to tout

inches long, an inch and a half in diameter; generally produced in pairs;
flesh tender, crisp, and well-flavored; comes into use ten days in advance
of the Early Cluster, and makes a fine small pickle. Per pkt.,10 . 6 024s)

Early Cluster. <A very popular early Cucumber, producing its fruit in clusters near

~ the root of the plant; tender, and well flavored. Per pkt., 5 : ;

Early Frame. One of the oldest of the garden sorts, justly styled a standard va-

riety. Per pkt., 5 : : : 3 \ : : : :

Early White Spine. One of the best table sorts, and greatly prized by market-men

on account of its color, which never changes to yellow. ‘The fruit is of
full medium size, straight, and well-formed; skin deep green; prickles
white; flesh white, tender, crispy, and of remarkably fine flavor; very
productive, and good for forcing. Per pkt.,5 . : : : ; :
Long Green Prickly. This is a large-sized variety, and somewhat later than the
White Spine; skin dark-green, changing to yellow as the fruit approaches
to maturity; flesh white, somewhat seedy, but crisp, tender, and well-
flavored; makes a good pickle if plucked while young. Per pkt., 5 . .20
Haage’s White Cylindric. A new long white variety; very prolific bearer, and
recommended as a most valuable acquisition. Per pkt., 25.
Long Green Smooth. Flesh greenish-white, firm, and crisp; flavor good. A Ger-
man variety, twenty to twenty-four inches in length. Per pkt., 10. - .00
Stockwood Ridge. A very productive black-spined variety, having three to four
fruit, twelve to eighteen inches long, at each joint; Per pkt., 10 49.00
White Giant of Arnstadt. A new and beautiful snow-white variety, growing
twenty to twenty-four inches long. Per pkt., 25

West-India Gherkins. Used only for pickles. Perpkt.,15 . . «.« . | .50

English Gherkins. . Fine for the table, or pickles. Per pkt., 10 ME en cei 600

General Grant. One of the newest and best varieties. It is perfect in form, solid,

crisp, and most agreeable flavor; grows from twenty to thirty inches
long; very hardy, and succeeds well in the open ground. It is a most
desirable variety for exhibition, or for the table or forcing. Per pkt., 25.

Bedfordshire Surprise. One of the most popular English varieties: black spine;

growing from sixteen to twenty inches long; fine form; good flavor, and
very solid; succeeds well in the open ground. Per pkt.,25 . : . 00

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English Frame or Forcing Varieties. Berkshire Champion; Carter’s Cham-
pion, selected; Cuthill’s Highland Mary; Carter’s White Spine; Man-
chester Prize; Lynch’s Star of the West; Lynch’s Congueror of the
West; Star of the West; Sion House Improved; Sir Colin Campbell;
Stilwell’s Matchless; Weedon’s Surprise; Kenyon’s Favorite; Walker's
Rambler; Napoleon III. Per pkt., .25.

DANDELION.

These two varieties will, we have no doubt, soon supersede everywhere the old one, which
has become in the last ten years one of our best and most-asked-for winter and spring sal-
ads. Culture same as Spinach.

: per pkt.
Large-leaved (zmproved). Improvement of the common Dandelion: its leaves are
larger, erect, almost entire, or at least much less denticulated . \ - 2d

Thick-leaved (improved). This is also an improved variety; its leaves are smaller
and more denticulated, but more numerous than in the preceding variety;

more thickly set . : ° : ° saan : - . : 25

PURPLE EGG-PLANT,

EGG-PLANT (SoLanum MELONGENA).
German, Cierpflanze.— French, Aubergine. — Spanish, Berengena.

The Egg-Plant was introduced from Africa, and is sometimes called the Guinea Squash.

It is not generally cultivated, but is coming more into use every year. They are cut into
‘thin slices, and fried, when they have a taste similar to oysters; they are also used in stews
and soups.

Culture. — Sow in hotbed very early in spring; transplant, when two inches high, into a
second hotbed; if that is not done, thin to four inches apart. Do not plant out till the wea-
ther becomes settled and warm. Keep plants watered for a few days if hot when put out.
Where hotbeds are not convenient, a few plants can be started in flower-pots or boxes, and
when planted out must have a deep rich soil, and full exposure to the sun.

Early Long Purple. Earliest,.hardy, and most productive. Per pkt., 10
New-York Improved Purple. One of the largest and best varieties. Oval shaped,
of a dark purple color; fine favored. Grown extensively. Per pkt., .10 .1.00

Pekin, New Black. An entirely new and distinct kind, from China. The plant
grows erect and handsome, attaining the height of two to three feet: with
rich, dark, bronzy-purple foliage, very ornamental. The fruits are round,
or globular, of a deep purple, almost black, weighing four to eight pounds
each; skin, smooth and glossy. Exceedingly prolific, and as early as
the long purple. The flesh’ is white, fine grained, and more delicate

-flavored than the old varieties. Per pkt., 25.

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ENDIVE (Cuicorium ENpivi4).
German, Endivien.— French, Chicoree. —Spanish, Endvia.

The garden Endive is a native of Northern China, and has been cultivated in Europe the
past three centuries for a winter salad. The French are particularly fond of it, using it raw,
pickled, fried, and boiled, esteeming it exceedingly wholesome in every form.

Culture.— For the early crop, sow about the 1st of July. It will do on the ground
where early Cabbages or Peas have come off, by giving it a coat of manure. Draw drills
the depth of the hoe, one foot apart, and sow therein; sprinkle a little earth in the bottom of
the drill, sufficient to cover the seed, which will be up in a few days. Thin them out, when
about two inches high, to ten inches apart; hoe freely, and keep clear of weeds. Being
grown in these shallow drills, they are more easily earthed up, and grow better in warm, dry
weather. When the leaves have attained about eight inches long, they are fit for blanching;
for this purpose a dry day must be chosen. Gather up the leaves in your hand, in a close
and rounded form; see that there is no earth or litter in their centre. Tie them up witha
piece of cotton twist or matting, which is to go several times round the plant, causing it to
close at the top to prevent the rain from penetrating to and injuring its centre; then draw a
little earth round its base for support. per oz.
Green Curled. Easily blanched; hardy,and well adapted for winter use. Per pkt., 10 .35
White Curled, or Ever-blanched. Leaves pale yellowish-green, nearly white when

young; long, rather narrow; cut, and beautifully curled. Per pkt.,10 . .35
‘Fine Curled, or Moss. Very fine curled leaves, much resembling moss. Per pkt.,10 .35

KOHL-RABBI, or TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE.
German, Kohl-rabiuber. — French, Chou-rave.— Spanish, Col de nabo.

The Kohl-Rabi is a vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and the Turnip. The
stem, just above the surface of the ground, swells into a round fleshy bulb, in form not un-
like a turnip; on the top, and about the surface of this-bulb, are put forth its leaves, which
are similar to those of the Swedish Turnip. The part chiefly used is the turnip-looking
bulb, formed by the swelling of the stem. This is dressed and eaten with sauce or with
meat, as turnips usually are. While young, the flesh is tender and delicate, possessing the
combined flavor of the Cabbage and Turnip.

Culture. Cultivated same as Cabbage; only that, in earthing up the plant, be care-
ful not to cover the globular part. They should not be used before they have attained their
full growth.

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Early White Vienna. Above ground; early and fine.’ Per pkt.,10 . : wet 0

Early Purple Vienna. Above ground; similar to the preceding. Per pkt.,10 . .40
Late Purple Giant. Very large and tender variety, often weighing from seven to

eight lbs.; new. Per pkt., 10 : . : 2 3 : : :

LEEK (ALUM PoRRUM).
German, Lauch. — French, Potreau.— Spanish, Puerro.

This is a branch of the Onion family, —a native of the north of Europe; is very hardy,
and, from its mild qualities, is preferred by many families to the Onion. History records it as
having been cultivated many hundred years. The Welsh indulge in Leeks on their patron
St. David’s Day, in commemoration of a victory which they obtained over the Saxons,
which they attributed to the Leeks they wore, by order of St. David, to distinguish them in
batile.

Culture. — There is no part of the garden too rich for Leeks. They require the best
eround, well worked, and manured the full depth of the spade. Sow the seed thinly on a
small bed of light rich ground, in drills six inches apart and half an inch deep; rake it
evenly, and give it a beat with the back of the spade. When they come up, they should
stand an inch apart; if thicker, thin them out. When grown to about eight inches high,
they will be of sufficient size to plant out in drills a foot apart, and as deep as the hoe will
go. When ready, the plants are to be taken up from the seed bed. Shorten their roots to
about an inch from the plant, and cut two inches or more from the extremity of the leaves.
Dibble them in the drills eight inches apart, and as deep as the plant will admit of, not to
cover the young leaves pushing from its centre. Hoe the ground frequently, to keep down
weeds, and, as the plants are observed to grow, draw the soil around them. By good cul-
ture, they will be fit for use early in October. On the approach of severe frost, lift suffi-
cient for winter use, and store them away in earth or sand.

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Large London is hardy, and of good quality. It is more generally cultivated in
this country than any other variety. Per pkt., 10 5 ; : :
Broad Scotch, or Flag. Remarkably hardy, and well suited foi open culture; large
and strong-growing. Per pkt.,10 . ‘ : ° ‘ : . J

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LETTUCE (Lactuca Sarva).
German, Lattich. — French, Laitue.— Spanish, Lechuga.

The Lettuce is generally divided into two classes: viz., Cabbage Lettuces and Cos Let-
tuces. The Cabbage have round heads and broad-spreading leaves; the Cos varieties have
long heads, and upright, oblong leaves.

Culture. —A very rich soil is necessary to produce fine head Lettuce. Its crisp and
tender quality depends very much on a luxuriant.and vigorous growth. The earliest sowing
may be made in February or March, under glass with slight heat. Keep the plants thin,
and admit plenty of air to the frame every fine day. For later supplies, sow in the open
ground as soon as the season will permit; transplant or thin out the plants gradually to a
foot apart, and keep well cultivated. _ per oz.
Early-curled Silesia. Standard sort; very early; the best for forcing, and the first

spring sowing; makes a loose head; excellent flavor. Per pkt.,5 . . .40
Early Tennisball. Most esteemed of the Cabbage Lettuce. The head is below me-

. dium size; dark-green; one of the earliest and best. Per pkt., 10 . . 40
Early Drumhead, or Malta. Head large, somewhat flattened, compact; green
without, and white at the centre; crisp; fine summer variety. Perpkt.,5 .25
Boston Curled. One of the best for general cultivation. The elegant frilling of the
leaves, and fine form, make it very attractive; flavor very fine. Perpkt.,10 .40
Large India. Heads large and compact, similar to the Curled Silesia; is Jess curled,
and whiter; tinted with brown; heads crispy, and fine flavor. Perpkt.,10 .40
Wheeler’s Tom Thumb. A new English variety; very dwarf and compact; ex-
cellent favor; crisp and refreshing. Per pkt.,10 . Fr 5 Sy
Hammersmith Hardy Green. It is considered the hardiest sort in cultivation,
and is one of ,the best for growing in winter or forcing. Per pkt.,10 . .40
White Paris Cos. This variety is grown mostly by London and Paris market-
gardeners; tender, brittle, and mild-flavored. Per pkt., 10 ‘ :
Large-spotted, or Tigered. Tender variety, with spotted leaves. Per pkt., 10
Blood-red. Very tender variety, with red leaves; new. Perpkt.,10 . ; . 50
Perpignan. A fine variety, forming large solid heads, with very crisp and tender
leaves; new. Per pkt., 10 Bee eg : > ; ‘ ‘ :
Bossin. Said to be the best Cabbage Lettuce in cultivation; in shape, color, and
quality, it resembles the Batavian Lettuce. Per pkt., 25.
Carter’s Giant Brown Cos. Very large, crisp, and fine-flavored, with large broad
; leaves well turned; is one of the best late sorts. Per pkt., 25.
Dunnett’s Giant Brown Cos. An English sort, similar to the preceding. Per
packet, 25.

All the Year Round. A hard, crisp-eating, and compact-growing Cabbage Let-
tuce, with small, close heads; deep green. If sown in succession, it will
provide Lettuce ‘ All the Year Round.’’ Per pkt., 25.

MARTYNIA (Marrynta PRoBoscrpra).

A hardy annual plant, with a strong branching stem two feet and a half high. The leaves
are large, heart-shaped, entire, or undulated, downy, viscous, and emit a peculiar musk-like

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odor when bruised or roughly handled. The young pods are the parts of the plants used.
These are produced in great abundance, and should be gathered when about half grown, or
while tender and succulent. After the hardening of the flesh, they are worthless. They
are used for pickles, and by many are considered superior to the Cucumber, or any other
vegetable employed for that purpose.

Culture. — The Martynia is of easy culture. As the plants are large and spreading,
they should be two and a half feet apart in each direction. The seeds may be sown in
April or May, in the open ground, where they are to remain; or the seeds may be sown
earlier in a hotbed, and transplanted. ‘i

LARGE MUSK MELON. CITRON WATER-MELON.

MELON, MUSK VARIETIES (Cucumis MEto).
German, MJelone. — French, Melon. — Spanish, Melon.

The Melon, in some character, is to be found in all tropical countries: the finest varieties
are supposed to have come from Persia and Afghanistan. The delicious flavor and perfume
make it very popular in all countries where the climate will admit of its cultivation.

Cuiture. — Plant in hills six feet apart each way, eight or ten seeds in each, and thin
out to three or four plants when in a state of forwardness. To grow. good melons, the hills
should be prepared by digging out the soil from one and a half to two feet deep, and two
or three feet broad, according to the richness of the land. Add a very liberal quantity of
the best decomposed stable-manure, and mix well with the soil, filling up a little above the
level. Seeds should not be put into the hills until the weather becomes settled and warm.

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Christiana. Form roundish; size rather small; flesh yellow, sweet, juicy, and of
good quality; one of the best; very early. Per pkt.,10 . é , :
Green Citron. Nearly round, flattened slightly at the ends; medium size; flesh
green, quite thick, and of the richest and most sugary flavor. Perpkt.,5 .20

Nutmeg. Fruit oval, good size, thickly netted; flesh light-green, rich, sweet, melt-

20

ing, and highly perfumed; one of the finest. Per pkt., 5. : é 31. 320
Pine Apple. Form roundish, inclining to ovat; flesh green, melting, sweet, and per-

fumed; early and productive. Perpkt.,5 . 4 : s : ‘ .20
Skillman’s Fine-netted. Resembles the Pine Apple; flesh green, sugary, and excel-

lent; the earliest of all the green-fleshed varieties. Per pkt., 5 : . .20

Persian. Loire oval, skin thin and delicate; extremely tender, rich, and sweet, and
flows with a cool juice, which renders them very grateful. Per pkt., 10 .30

Large Yellow Cantelope. Oval; good-sized; skin yellow, marbled with green;
flesh salmon-colored, sweet, highly perfumed, good flavor. Perpkt.,5 . .20
Large Musk. Long oval, deeply ribbed:: flesh very thick, yellow, sweet, and juicy,
with musky flavor; very early and productive. Per pkt.,5 . : oy 20
New White Japan. Decidedly the sweetest thin-skinned of the Musk Melon; color
of fruit cream-white; flesh thick. Per pkt., 10 5 : : : :
Beechwood, Trentham Hall, Carter’s Exeelsior, and Scarlet Gem. All

fine varieties for forcing. Per pkt., 25.
WATER-MELON (Cucurgsira CITRULLUS).
German, Wassermelone. — French, Melon d’ Eau: — Spanish, Sandia.

The Water-melon is purely a tropical fruit, greatly appreciated for its refreshing coolness
and delicious flavor.

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Culture. Same as Musk varieties. per oz.
Mountain Sweet. A large, long, oval variety; skin striped and marbled; flesh scar-
let, solid to the centre; very sweet and delicious. Per pkt., 6. : - 20
Mountain Sprout, or Long Carolina. Resembling the preceding. A favorite
market sort. Very fine quality, and productive. Per pkt.,5 . : ery)
Black Spanish. Form oblong; size large; skin very dark or blackish green; flesh
deep-red, fine-grained, very sugary, and productive. Per pkt., 5 . ee
Iceecream. A very large pale-green sort; form nearly round; flesh white, very
sweet, tender, and of remarkably fine flavor. Per pkt., 6 ; - . 20
Orange. Form oval, of medium size; flesh red, tender, sweet, and of good quality.
When in its mature state, the rind separates readily from the flesh, in the
. manuer of the peel from the flesh of an orange. Per pkt., 10 . . - 340
Citron. Employed in making sweetmeats and preserves; form round, medium size;
flesh white, very solid. (See engraving on p. 101.) Per pkt., 5 : - 20
Apple-pie Melon. A new Japanese variety; an excellent substitute for apples,
when stewed, and made into pies; keeps until May. Per pkt.,10 . ~ “eel
Apple-seeded. A small, nearly round sort; derives its name from its peculiar seeds.
Fiesh red to the centre, sweet, tender, and well-flavored. Per pkt.,10 . .40
Persian Water. Introduced by the celebrated Bayard Taylor, brought by him from
the Caspian Sea. It is globular in form, of pale-green color, with dark
stripes; flesh crimson, and remarkably firm texture, with only half an
inch of rind; it can be taken off the vine to ripen, aud will keep till win-
ter. Very large size. Per pkt., .25.
MUSTARD (Sryaris VAR).
German, Seuf. — French, Moutard. — Spanish, Mostaza.

Mustard-seed is too widely known and appreciated to need description. It is useful both
in its natural state and manufactured, and is considered wholesome in all its various meth-
ods of preparation. It is very refreshing when in its green state, mixed with salads, and
for that purpose alone is worthy of. cultivation.

Culture. — This salad is cultivated inthe same manner as recommended for Cress.

per pint.
White, or Yellow. Very useful for salads; also for medicinal purposes. Perpkt.,5 .30
Brown, or Black. For culinary use. Perpkt.,5 . . . i eee . 30

OKRA, OR GOMBO (Hrstscus Escuvientts).
German, Essbarer Hibiscus. — French, Gombo. — Spanish, Quibombo.

This plant is cultivated to some extent as a vegetable: served in the same manner as
Asparagus. The green seed-pods are used in soups, and deemed a luxury. It is becoming
very popular since its introduction to us from the West Indies.

Culture. The seeds are sown thinly, on dry, warm soil, in shallow drills two feet apart,
about the same as the Lima Bean. Cover the seeds lightly. After the plants are up, thin
them out to nine inches apart, hoe freely, and draw a little earth to the stems as they con-
tinue to grow. Gather the pods when quite green, and about an inch and a half long.

per oz.
Improved Long Green. Pods long and ribbed. Per pkt.,5 . <= cite eaters
ONION (Attium CEPA).
German, Zwyebel. — French, Ognon. — Spanish, Cebolla.

No vegetable is more extensively known and cultivated than the Onion. It has been the
common seasoning for soups and meats of all nations from the earliest period to the present.

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Culture. The soil in general cannot be too rich for this vegetable; and, however good
it may be, it requires more or less manure for every crop. Previous to sowing, the ground
should be thoroughly spaded over, or deeply ploughed, and the surface made smooth and
even. The seed should be sown as early in spring as the soil may be in good working con-
dition. Sow in drills fourteen inches @part, and half an inch in depth. When the plants
are three or four inches high, thin them out to two inches apart.

To grow Onions for pickling, sow the seed thinly in March or April. No further culture
is required, except hand-weeding, as their thickness in the bed will prevent their growing

large, and will:cause them to come to maturity sooner. -
per oz.
Early Red. A sub-variety of the Large Red Wethersfield, and the earliest of the
Red Onions. Very productive. Perpkt,10 . :

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Large Red Wethersfield. Large, skin deep purplish-red; flesh purplish-white;
fine grained, and stronger flavored than that of the yellow and earlier red
varieties. Productive, and one of the best to keep. Perpkt.,10 . . 40
Danvers Yellow. A fine variety; above the medium size; globular in form; skin
yellowish-brown; flesh white, sugary, mild, and well-flavored. Very pro-
ductive. Per pkt., 10. : : : : BR ete : s E - .50
Yellow Dutch, or Silvereskin. One of the oldest varieties; flesh white, fine-
grained, mild, sugary, and well-flavored. Per pkt., 10 c : .
White Portugal, or Spanish. A very large, flat onion. Skin loose, of a mild
flavor; fine for early winter use, but decays early. Per pkt.,10 . . 200
Red Sallon. Shape and size resembles the Madeira; color is of a darker red; it has
a stronger onion-flavor, and keeps better; fine variety. -Per pkt., 25.

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YELLOW DANVERS ONION. YELLOW DUTCH ONION.

PARSLEY (Arium PETROSELINUM).
German, Petersilie. — French, Persil. — Spanish, Peregil.

The garden Parsley is a very useful and pleasant vegetable. Its seasoning flavor for
soups and stews is very agreeable to many. It may be-preserved by drving it till crisp, in
summer; then rub it fine between the hands, and put in bottles for winter use.

Culture. Sow it in drills half an inch deep, early in April. When the plants are three
or four inches high, thin them to six inches apart; to keep a young stock constantly for use,.
cut down about a third part at a time. Keep it only from severe frost. For this object, se-
lect a warm spot of ground, light and rich; sow it early in the season; cut them all over in
September; surround the bed, early in November, with boards, and cover with mats or:
shutters; glass is much better, if it can be obtained.

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Plain Parsley. The leaves of this sort are plain, or not curled; but it is better fla-

vored than the curled for soups, &c. Per pkt., 5 H ‘ a allay
Curled, or Double. A fine dwarf variety, tender; beautifully crimped and curled.
Fine for garnishing dishes for the table. Per pkt., 10 : 20

Dickson Extra, or Triple=-curled. A new and fine English variety. Per pkt., 25.

PARSNIP (PaAstTinaca SATIVA).
German, Pastinake. — French, Panats. — Spanish, Pastinaca.

The Parsnip is a biennial plant, similar to the Onion, Turnip, and Carrot in duration. It
is both wholesome and nourishing, and desirable for winter and spring use.

Culture. Same as Carrot. Scatter the seeds thinly, and cover evenly with the rake.

per Oz-

Long Smooth. Roots long, white, smooth, and regularly tapering to the end; free
from side-roots. Very hardy, keeping through the winter where grown
without any protection. Per pkt.,5. : : : : . ° 6 ale

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Holiow Crown. Roots oblong, ending somewhat abruptly with a small tap-root;
grows mostly below the surface. Best garden variety. Per pkt., 5 same

PEAS (Pisum Sativum).
German, Lrbse. — French, Pots. — Spanish, Guizante.

The Pea is a hardy annual plant, of great antiquity as a culinary vegetable, and is fa-
miliar in the domestic cookery of every country.

Culture. — Peas, for an early crop, should be sown as soon as the ground is in working
vondition. The soil for their reception should be light, dry, and well sheltered. Mild ma-
nure, such as Jeaf-mould, has a beneficial effect. For gene-
ral crops, the ground should be well manured the previous
year, which causes them to yield more abundantly. They
/ are usually planted in double rows three or four feet apart,
and covered to the depth of two and a. half or three inches.
The height of the Pea depends much upon the moisture and
richness of the ground. The method of planting Peas in the
hills with Potatoes of an early variety has been found suc-
cessful. In dry weather, soak the Peas a few hours before
ria Pour water into the drills, when the ground is dry,

efore sowing the seed, which will cause them to grow at
once, should the season continue dry. Peas ordered by
mail are subject to an extra charge of eight cents per pint,
for postage. per qt.
Laxton’s Prolific Early Long Pod. Averaging

eleven and twelve peas in a pod; and they
were pronounced by several eminent members
of the London seed-trade to be an exceedingly
fine variety. For a second early pea, there is
no pea of a similar class in cultivation to equal
it; and we feel every confidence that it will be
in general cultivation in a very few years.
The same habit and character as Dixson’s
Favorite, excepting that the pods are nearly
double the size. Per pkt.,}pint,50 . - 1.50
Laxton’s Supreme. A variety raised from Lax-
ton’s Prolific crossed with Little Gem. The
plant grows about 3} feet in height, and is
quite as early as Daniel O’Rourke, a great
advantage in a Pea of such high-class quality.
The editor of “‘ The Gardener's Chronicle ”’
says it is “a grand Pea: the sample sent ex-
hibited remarkably fine large full pods.’* The
Royal Horticultural Society of England de-
scribe this as “a grand Pea, a Green Marrow
of excellent quality, with very long well-filled
curved pods.’ Per pkt., 50.
Imperial Wonder Pea. A fine large wrinkled va-
riety; habit resembling Veitch’s Perfection,
but coming in three weeks later. Per pkt., 50.
Early Dan O°’Rourke (Pure). One of the earliest
in cultivation; pods well filled; of good size
and quality; of the finest flavor; three feet

high . . : : . . : ‘ . 35
Carter’s First Crop, or Sutton’s Ringleader. It

has proved to be the earliest Pea grown; also

very prolific; height 24 ft. 25 cts. per half-pint .75

Early Dillestone. This is undoubtedly one of the
earliest Peas known; seven or eight days ear-
lier than the Dan O’Rourke; fine flavor; good
size, and one of the best . : : . . 50
Drew's New Dwarf. Remarkable for its dwarf and
branching growth, forming a bush one foot
high, and one foot broad: consequently, only,
about one plant to each foot of row is required.
It is medium in earliness, and extremely pro-
ductive . . . . . : . - 1.00

LAXTON LONG-POD PEA.

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Per qt.
McLean’s Little Gem. A dwarf, prolific, green wrinkled Marrow; habit similar e
to Beck’s Gem or Tom Thumb, and is 2 first early; height one foot set

McLean’s Advancer. A dwarf green wrinkled Marrow; fine flavor; long pods,
well filled; prolific; nearly as early as the Dan O’ Rourke : “ 0 ol®

McLean’s Princess Royal. A very prolific, long-podded, early variety, of fine
sugary flavor; one foot high; pods large, well filled; very productive - .50

McLean’s Prolific. A dwarf early variety, coming’ in after the Dan O’Rourke;

white wrinkled, with the Marrow flavor . 0 : : 6d H0
McLean’s Epicureans. A second early wrinkled Marrow, of delicious flavor; fine
large peas, in well-filled pods, and plenty of them , 1.00

McLean’s Wonderful. The best dwarf late Pea in cultivation; large, well-filled
pods, fine, sugary flavor, and great productiveness. 2 feet ; 6 3 eld)
Early Prince Albert. An old well-known variety; early and productive. 38 feet. .80
Tom Thumb (Beck’s Gem). Of remarkably low growth, seldom exceeding nine
inches; stout and branching; pods about two and a half inches in length,
containing five or six peas, of a creamy yellow; fine flavor; productive. .50
Alliance, or Eugenie. Pods single or in pairs, three inches long, containing five or
six peas. When ripe, the peas are of medium size, cream-colored, and

much shrivelled and indented . . 0 : ; 5 : : 6 dill
Champion of England. A standard sort, considered by all to be the best grown
for general crop; of delicious flavor; very productive. 38to4 feet . - 40

Champion of Scotland. This we consider one of the best for main crop; of rich,

buttery flavor; very productive, and of large size. : : : - 00
Blue Imperial. This is considered by many as a standard sort; very hardy, and

yields abundantly; of good quality and size . : ‘ : ‘ + +.380
Black Eye Marrowfat. An excellent variety, growing about three feet high; pods

large and. full; a prolific bearer, and can be recommended as one of the

best of the Marrowfat varieties . : : . : Ue ee . 25
Victoria Marrowfat. A fine late variety; sweet, and of rich Marrowfat flavor;

very prolific; 3to5 feet . : : : ; : : : : . 00
Dwarf Marrowfat. A very early sort, with large full pods; rich flavor; very pro-

ductive. «;2ideet -.134)>: E : . : : 3 5 3 : - 30
Veitch’s Perfection. A new variety, of superior flavor and sweetness; large pod,

and a great bearer; one of the best. 5 feet - ; : : om 30
Sugar Pea. Eatable pods or string-pea. 3feet. . .50

Dwarf Waterloo, Late Branching Marrow. A dwarf variety of tall Royal
Victoria or Waterloo Marrow; of Tom-Thumb habit; height, fifteen
inches; the most valuable dwarf Pea for general and late cropping ever
offered; good flavor, and productive. Per pkt., containing $ pint,50 . .1.50

Dickson’s First and Best. A new English variety, remarkably productive, and
recommended as one of the very earliest peas in England - : - 5

PEPPER (Carsicum).
German, Pfeffer. — French, Piment. — Spanish, Pimiento.

Capsicum, or Pepper, is a tender annual, much esteemed for its seasoning qualities. It
imparts vitality and promotes digestion. It is extensively used for pickling.

Culture. — The plants are always propagated from seed. Sow in a hotbed, early in
April, in shallow drills six inches apart, and transplant to the open ground when summer
weather has commenced. The plants should be set in warm mellow soil, in rows sixteen
inches apart, and about the same distance apart in the rows. When all danger from frost
is past, and the soil is warm and settled, sow the seeds in the open ground, in drills three-
fourths of an inch deep, and fourteen inches apart; and, while growing, thin out the plants

to ten inches apart in the rows. ; per 0z.
Cayenne. The pods of this variety are quite small, cone-shaped, coral red when ripe,
. intensely acrid, and furnish the cayenne pepper of commerce. Perpkt., 10 .50.
Cherry. The pods or fruit erect, nearly globular or cherry form; of a deep rich,
glossy, scarlet color, remarkable for its intense piquancy. Per pkt., 10 . .50
Squash. Fruit compressed, more or less ribbed; skin smooth and glossy; flesh thick,
mild and pleasant to the taste; the best for pickling alone. Per pkt.,10 .50
Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth. Similar to the preceding in form and color, but
much larger; fine for pickling. Perpkt., 10 : ; s : :
Sweet Spanish. Though one of the largest, it is also one of the earliest; flesh sweet,
mild, and pleasant; used for salads and pickling. Per pkt., 10 ° - 00

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Per oz.
Long Red Arabian. Very pretty; fruits upright, smaller than the ancient varie-
ties; produced in greater quantity, and more pleasing shape. Per pkt.,10. .50
Monstrosus, or Grossum. A new, remarkably fine variety, growing to very large
size; highly recommended for stuffing. Per pkt., 10.

PUMPKIN (Cucurerra PEpo).
German, Kurbis. — French, Courge.— Spanish, Calabaza.

We cannot think of admitting this vegetable into the precincts of a garden where there
are Cucumbers, Melons, and others of similar class. It would mix with and contaminate
the quality of the more valuable sorts; besides, they would occupy more space than most
could allow, as many of the varieties attain enormous size.

Culture. Same as Squash.

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Cheese, Medium-sized. One of the best for cooking purposes. Per pkt.,5 . ES .10
Large Yeliow. Grows toa large size; better adapted for feeding purposes than for

cooking. Per pkt.,5. Perlb.,50 . . ° Wis aise ° . « «10
Mammoth. A very large, coarse-growing variety. Perpkt,10 . . . . .40

RADISH (RuwApuHanvs SAtTivvs).
German, fettig Radies. — French, Radis, Rave, Petite Rave. — Spanish, Rabano.

The Radish is a hardy annual plant, much esteemed for its grateful relish, and is exten-
sively cultivated for its roots. Its excellence consists in being succulent, mild, crisp, and
tender; and the roots should be eaten before they are overgrown, which makes them
tough. The seed-pods are excellent for pickling if gathered while young and green.

Culture. For early crops, sow in spring, as soon as the ground can be worked, in light
’ rich soil; for later crops, a deep, moist soil is preferable. Sow the seed thinly in drills, cov-
ering them with about a quarter of an inch of earth. For early use, sow on gentle. hotbeds.

r oz.
Early Short-top Long Scarlet. Roots long, growing partly out of the ground, ye
a beautiful deep pink color; flesh white, transparent, crisp, and of good
flavor. Standard sort for marketing or private use. Perpkt.,5 . - 15
Scarlet Turnip. A very early variety, deserving cultivation on account of its rich
color, crisp and tender qualities; should be used while young. Perpkt., 5 .15
White Turnip. Bulb similar to the preceding. Skin white; flesh white and semi-
transparent. Some days later than the scarlet. Per pkt.,5 . : oS
Scarlet Olive-shaped. In the form of an olive. Skin fine scarlet; neck small; flesh
rose-colored, tender, and excellent; well adapted for forcing. Per pkt.,5 .15
Black Spanish. One of the latest of the Radishes, and is considered an excellent
sort for winter use. Large size; color black; of firm'texture. Perpkt.,5 .15
Rose-colored China Winter. Size medium; skin comparatively fine, and of a
bright rose-color; flesh firm, rather piquant. Late variety. Per pkt.,10 .30
New French Breakfast. A new quick-growing variety. Oval form; color scarlet,
tipped with white; fine flavored; excellent for forcing. Per pkt.,10 . .25
White-tipped Scarlet Turnip. This is a new variety, which will prove more ac-
ceptable than our white-tipped Scarlet Olive-shaped, on account of its
round root. Per pkt., 15. . 2 é E . : . ‘ . .
* Raphanus Caudatus,” or Edible Podded Radish. This valuable new
vegetable belongs to the Radish tribe; but, unlike that esculent, the seed-
pods (not the root) are eaten: these are very curious, attaining an im-
mense size in a wonderfully short time, sometimes growing as much as
three inches in a night. This vegetable can be used in various ways;
indeed, it may be regarded as one of the most useful that have. been in-
troduced for many years. Producing extraordinary siliquas (pods),
which are very remarkable from their attaining the enormous length of
about two feet. These pods have a most agreeable flavor, and when
about half-grown can be eaten in the same way as roots of the common
' Radish, which they greatly resemble in taste, but are far superior in deli-
cacy of flavor. In salads they will be highly estimated; for, added to
their other merits, they possess the excellent advantage of being easily
digested; they also make a good pickle, for which purpose they are weil
adapted. It is, however, when the pods are boiled that they are most de-
licious, eating like marrow, and having a most delicate flavor; ‘they
should be served on toast, and will form a most agreeable addition and
novelty for the table. Per pkt., 28.

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RHUBARB (RuEvumM Hysripum).
German, Rhubarber. — French, Rhubarbe. — Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo.

Culture. Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil. The richer its con-
dition, and the deeper it is stirred, the better. Sow in drills an inch deep. Thin out to six
inches apart. In the fall, trench a piece of ground, and manure it well; then transplant the
young plants into it three feet apart each way. Cover with leaves or litter the first winter,
and give a dressing ae coarse manure every fall.

per oz.
Victoria. A large variety; one of the best for general use. Per pkt.,5 . : eZ

Linnzeus. Large, tender, and fine-flavored. Perpkt.,5 . . AAR NBG ae ts Hareb
SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT (Tracopocon PorriFo.ius).

German, Bocksbart. — French, Salsifis. — Spanish, Ostra vegetal.

The Salsify is a hardy biennial plant, and is principally cultivated for its roots, which are
long and_tapering, and, when grown in good soil, measure twelve or fourteen inches in
length. It is considered wholesome and nutritious. When cooked, the flavor resembles
that of the oyster, and is a good substitute for it: whence the popular name.

Culture and treatment similar to Parsnip. per oz.
Salsify, or Oyster Plant. Per pkt.,10 . : : Sead

SCORZONERA, or BLACK SALSIFY Hee i: ay wate ay

German, Schwarzwurzel. — French, Scorzonere. — Spanish, Lscorzonera.

Scorzonera, or Black Salsify. Cultivated like the common Oyster Plant, which
it much resembles in its mode of growth. It is also prepared for the table
in the same manner. Per pkt.,10 . j . : : . : - 25

SPINACH (Sprnacta: OLERACEA). :
German, Spinat. — French, Zpinard. — Spanish, Espinaca.

Spinach is very hardy, and consequently a very important vegetable for cold climates. It
is extremely wholesome and palatable.

Culture. Spinach is best developed and most tender when grown in rich soi]. It should
be heavily manured and deeply trenched. Sow early in March for summer crop, in drills,
which method renders the cultivation and the gathering of the produce more convenient.
Encourage the growth with frequent hoeing, which draws the moisture to the roots. Fora
succession, a few seeds of the summer varieties may be sown, at intervals of a fortnight,
from April to August. Sow from the middle of August to the beginning of September, for
the winter crop, in a light sandy soil, on raised beds, which enables it better to stand the se-
vere frost. Thin the plants as soon as they are strong enough to draw, leaving them about
nine inches apart in the row. Two ounces of seed will plant five dr ills, each forty feet long.

per oz.
Round or Summer. Leaves large, thick, and fleshy; rounded at the ends; a little
crimped; in generai use for early planting. Per pkt.,5 . A : SicLl)

Fall, or Prickly. Leaves seven or eight inches long; halthert-shaped; thin in tex-
ture, and erect; the hardiest, and most used for fall planting. Perpkt.,5 .10

New Zealand. Its merit consists in the fact that it grows luxuriantly, producing
leaves of the greatest succulency in the hottest weather. Per Dita O30

TURBAN SQUASH. YOKAHAMA SQUASH.

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MAMMOTH PRIZE SQUASH. — Weight 180.

SQUASH (Ccucureita MELO PEpo).
German, Kurbiss. — French, Courge. — Spanish, Calabasa tontanera.

The several varieties of the Squash are very useful in this and other warm climates, as
they can be grown to perfection in the summer. It is in general use from June to August,
and the late varieties the whole winter until May. It is extensively cultivated in this
vicinity for the market.

Culture. Any good enriched soil is adapted to the growth of the Squash. They only
thrive well in a warm temperature, as all the varieties are tendef annuals; and the seed
should not be sown in spring until all danger? from frost is past, and the ground is warm and
thoroughly settled.. The hills should be made from eight to ten inches in depth, manured
well, and the seeds covered about three-fourths of an inch deep. Keep the earth about the
plants loose and clean,.removing the surplus vines from time to time, allowing not more than
three plants to a hill. The custom of cutting or nipping off the leading shoots of the run-
ning varieties is now practised to some extent, with the impression that it both facilitates the
formation of fruitful laterals and the early maturing of the fruit.

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Early Yellow Bush Scalloped. An early, flat, scallop-shaped sort; color rane?
flesh pale yellow, fine-grained, and well-flavored; productive. Perpkt.,5 .15
Early White Bush Scalloped. A sub-variety of the Yellow Bush. Per pkt.,5 . .16
Early Summer Bush Crookneck. Generally esteemed as one of the finest of the
summer varieties; color bright yellow; skin very warty, thin, and easily
broken; flesh dry and well-flavored. Per pkt.,5 . ‘ . . ,
Boston Marrow. Form ovate; skin thin; when ripe, bright orange; flesh rich sal-
mon-yellow, very dry, fine-grained, and for sweetness and excellence
unsurpassed; a fall and winter variety. Per pkt.,5. . : : . 20

HUBBARD SQUASH,

Hubbard. ‘The best winter Squash known; flesh bright orange-yellow, fine-grained,
dry, sweet, and rich-flavored; keeps through the winter. Per pkt.,10 . .25
Fall or Winter Crookneck. Most generally cultivated for fall and winter use;
flesh salmon-red, close-grained, dry, sweet, and fine-flavored. Per pkt.,5 .15

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Canada Crookneck. A small variety of the preceding; ripens early, and, all
things considered, is one of the best for general cultivation. Per pkt.,5 .15

Valparaiso, or Lima Cocoanut. A large-growing winter variety; a good variety

for fall and winter use. Per pkt.,5 . : as - -20
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CUSTARD SQUASH.

- Custard. Skin or shell creamy-white; flesh pale yellow, not remarkable for solidity
or fineness of texture; hardy and productive. Perpkt.,5 . 0 . .20
Mammoth. The largest known. Seeds which we offer were saved from a squash
weighing one hundred and eighty pounds,— a monster. Per pkt., 25.
Turban, or Turk’s Cap. A superior late-growing variety; of a greenish color,
striped with white, and thus in form and color somewhat resembling a
turban, whence the name; flesh orange-yellow, thick, fine-grained, sugary,

and well-flavored. Per pkt., 10 ces 5 gies & ’ ; - 40
Yokohama. A new variety from Japan; finest grained of all the Squashes, with a
rich Marrow flavor. Per pkt.,15 °° . 5 : 40

Lungren. The leaves are singularly variegated with yellow, the depths of color vary-
ing in different plants from pale yellow to bright orange, and differing also
in the amount of variegations as the season progresses. The color is most
profuse at the base of the leaf, and is distributed thence in serrated stripes,
towards, but not reaching, the borders.

The fruit is bottled-formed, much resembling the “ Puritan;” entirely
white, about one foot in length, eight inches in its greatest diameter, and
weighs from eight to ten pounds. The stem is thick, short, and fleshy.
The flesh is pale yellowish-white, thick, fine-grained, dry, and sweet, and
peculiarly free from the strong flavor common to many varieties. It cooks
well, early or late in the season, and even before it has attdined its full
size, and is also a good keeper. Per pkt., 25.

SUNFLOWER.

* New Mammoth Russian. This is a new variety; and, under ordinary cultivation,
the heads grow to the enormous size of twenty inches in diameter. The

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seeds are large, exhibited at the Massachusetts Horticultural Exhibition,
and highly commended by the Committee for ornamental purposes. For
planting in shrubberies, it is a desirable acquisition. Salad oil of superior
quality is extracted from it. To poultry-keepers it is invaluable for its
extraordinary productiveness. Per pkt., 10.

GENERAL GRANT TOMATO.

TOMATO (Sotanum Lycoprersicum).

German, Liebesapfel.— French, Tomate. — Spanish, Tomate.

There is no vegetable on the catalogue that has obtained such popularity in so short a
time as the one now under consideration.

Culture. The Tomato is raised from seeds, which should be sown in a hotbed in March,
or in pots in a warm window. They should be started as early and forwarded as rapidly
as possible, whether by hotbed or open-air culture. When about two inches high, they
should be transplanted, in single plants, to warm, light, rich soil. Water freely at the time
of transplanting. Shelter from the sun for a few days, or until they are well established.
If sown in the open ground, select a sheltered situation, pulverize the soil finely, and sow in
drills. This may be done the last of March or first of April. When the plants are three or
four inches high, transplant to where they are to remain, as before directed.

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The Unrivalled Prize, “ General Grant.” Size above the medium, three ie
four inches in diameter, growing in clusters; form round, slightly flat-
tened, verv regular, symmetrical, and rarely ribbed or wrinkled; color
brilliant glossy crimson; flesh unusually firm, solid, and free from water,
weighing from ten to twenty pounds more per bushel than other varie-
ties; skin remarkably fine, smooth, and shining, coloring well up to the
stem, —a quality very desirable to those preparing them for the table;
very productive, and of the finest flavor; bears carriage well, and keeps
in good condition a long time after being gathered, retaining its goodness,
and free from wilting. It will be found to ripen uniformly, and as early
as, if not earlier than, other varieties. Per pkt., 25 . . ; : - 1.00
Keyes’s Harty Prolific. Leaves large, long, and quite entire, not lobed as in other
kinds; and the growth is dwarf, compact, vigorous, and strong: medium
size, round, of brilliant color, quite smooth, and free from wrinkles of any
kind, perfectly solid, and of excellent flavor. Per pkt., 10 . : . 50

Maupay’s Superior. The fruit is of a beautiful deep-red color. In form it is round,
slightly flattened, and without a crease or wrinkle. Smoothness of the
surface is not only one of its most remarkable, but one of its most desira-
ble characteristics. This freedom from creases or wrinkles prevents the

at waste usual with almost every other variety. It is of a medium size,
and the flesh almost as solid as a beefSteak. One bushel will make as

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much catsup, or fill as many cans, as two bushels of the ordinary endl

besides being possessed of a flavor that is unapproachable. Per pkt., 10 50
Tilden’s. It is the earliest of all the large-growing Tomatoes. The fruit varies from

round to roundish-oval, which is the general form of the main crop, and

is free from the warty protuberances which disfigure ordinary sorts. Col-

or, light brilliant scarlet, with a glossy skin; flesh solid, light red, less

water y than other kinds, and of good flavor. Per piste 0 yea 5 50
Tree, or Erect. ‘Fruit very large and snoaie: and the plants, from their erect, com-

pact growth, highly “ornamental. Per pkt., 10 . : ; . 1.50
Large Smooth Red. Fruit somewhat flattened, inclining to globular; mediond size;

skin deep rich crimson; flesh bright ‘pink or rose color. Per pkt., 5 . 25
Lester’s Perfected. Of recent introduction; regular form; large size; flesh firm

and well-flavored. Per pkt., 10. ‘ ; 40
Large Red. A very early vareely of large size; skin bright-red; flesh wank or rose

color. Per pkt., 5 : 25
Large Yellow. Clear, semi-transparent, aliens. aan andl yellow Hash little used

except for preserving and pickles. Per pkt., 5. ay hes .30
Grape. A quite small red variety, growing in long clusters, like ene ond Bera

for preserves; a new variety. Per pkt., 10 : - 00

Early York. Very early; of good size, productive, and fine Fever! Pe: slate 10 . 40

Cook’s Favorite. Medium size, oval form, fair skin, deep crimson, productive, and
excellent flavor; one of the best for general cultivation. Per pkt.,10 . .40

Strawberry, or Ground Cherry (Physalis Alkekengi). This, though called a To-
mato, is a distinct species; excellent for preserves, having a peculiar
delicate strawberry flavor. Per pkt.,10 . Ihe Bows Renee (109 ieOO

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TURNIP (Brassica RAPA).

German, Steckrube. — French, Navet. — Spanish, Nabo comun.

‘This is a wholesome and useful plant both for man and beast, and highly coer ine of
cultivation. It has become in some countries an extensive field-crop.

Cuiture. Sow as early as the ground will allow, in drills fourteen inches apart and half
an inch in depth. The young plants should be thinned to five or six inches asunder. When
the bottoms begin to enlarge, remove the earth gently to the depth of an inch and a half,
and apply wood-ashes. The sowing for the winter’s supply is made in August. One thing
must be observed, — to have the ground always fresh dug before sowing. per 02.
Early White Fiat Dutch, or Spring Turnip. Size medium; : quel oe

juicy, and of excellent quality. Per pkt., 5
Early Snowball. Round; white; a fine early variety. Per pkt., 5. E : 10

White-top, Strap Leaf. ea early variety, which is fast taking the place of the old )
early Dutch; one of the best for market, or table use. Perpkt,5. . .10

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f Per oz.
Purple-top, Strap Leaf. Similar to above, except in color. These two kinds are
the best for spring or fall sowing, and for all garden culture. Flesh fine-
grained, and rich and buttery flavored. Per pkt.,5 . - - - :
Yellow Malta. Symmetrical, small-bulbed, early variety; skin smooth, bright or-
ange; flesh pale yellow, fine-grained, and well-flavored. Per pkt., 5 - 20
Yellow Aberdeen. A hardy and productive variety; flesh pale yellow, tender, and

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sugary; keeps well. Perpkt.,5 . - : 2 : : =) 7a
Robertston’s Golden Stone. Smooth and symmetrical; skin bright yellow; flesh
firm, sweet, and well-flavored; hardy,and keeps well. Per pkt.,5 . ae
Large White Norfolk. A sub-variety of the Common Flat Turnip; grows to a
large size; flesh white and coarse-grained, but sweet. Per pkt.,5 . a ee
Long White Tankard. Recommended for its earliness and productiveness, but
must be considered a field rather than a table variety. Per pkt., 5 «5 «10
Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows quickly to a good size; flesh white, fine-
grained, and sweet. It keeps well, and is esteemed by many the best of
all for culinary purposes. Per pkt., 5 _ : 2 : > : -- AO
Long White French, or Sweet German. One of the very best for winter or
spring use, either for the table or for ee stock. The flesh is firm,
sweet, and of excellent flavor; none better for keeping. Per pkt.,5 . .10

RUTA-BAGA, or SWEDE TURNIP.

Skirving’s Purple-top. A superior variety, hardy and productive; flesh yellow, of
solid texture, sweet, and well-flavored. It is a good keeper. Per pkt.,5 . .10
Early Stubble Swede. This is recommended for its quick growth, and is well
adapted for late sowing. Flesh firm, and well-flavored. Per pkt.,5 . .10
Waite’s Eclipse, or Hybrid. A comparatively new variety, and excellent for
early feeding purposes. Large size, and well-flavored. Per pkt., 5 » a0
Laing’s Improved Purple-top. A superior variety, hardy and productive. Flesh
yellow, solid, and well-flavored; one of the best. Per pkt.,5 . . >) ae

Carter’s Imperial Hardy Swede. The very best Swede in cultivation ee Sai

AROMATIC, POT, AND SWEET HERBS.

The generality of Aromatic, Pot, and Sweet Herbs may be raised from seed sown early
in spring. As only a small quantity of these are necessary for family use, they may occupy
a corner by themselves. They thrive best in a mellow, free soil; and care should be exer-
cised to harvest them at the proper time. The greater part of the following-named Herbs
are perennial, and will multiply from the seed they drop, or from partings from the roots.
The offsets, roots, or young plants, thus raised, should be planted at suitable distances from
each other. The beds should be kept free from weeds; and, as the herbs come into flower,
cut them on a dry day, and spread them in a shady place to dry for use. The best method
for preserving them is to rub them through a sieve when thoroughly dry, and pack them in
tin boxes. Put them ina dry place. Per pkt., 10; by the ounce on application.

Angelica. Coriander. Pennyroyal.
Anise. Corn Salad. Pot Marigold.
Balm, Lemon. Comelina. Rosemary.
Basil, Sweet. Dandelion. Sage.

Burnet. Dill. Saffron.
Cardoon. French Sorrel. Summer Savory.
Caraway. Hyssop. Sweet Marjoram.
Chervil. Horehound. Sweet Fennel.
Chiccory. Lavender. Thyme.

TOBACCO SEEDS.

Connecticut, Seed-leaf. Extra. Peroz,.85 . . +. + «. ~ perlb. $3.50
Havana True (imported). Perpkt,.20 . . «« - « ~- « peroz 1.00
Maryland. Per pkt., .10 : : eg «

Virginia. «Sed sat: alee bah ox fp tay ger one Ai fe 50
Latakia. The Best Smoking Tobacco in the World. Ifitroduced by Bayard Taylor,
the well-known traveller, from the East, where it is esteemed the most
delicate-flavored tobacco known. It is quite distinct from the American
tobacco, having a soft glossy-surfaced leaf, quite unlike the coarse folia,
of the Virginia tobacco. Cultivated precisely like the American. Per -25

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FRUIT SEEDS.

Apple Seed, per pound, 50 cents. Cherry Pits, per pound, 50 cents. Currant Seed, per
ounce, 75 cents. ooseberry Seeds, per ounce, BI. 25. Grape (Hothouse), per ounce, $1. 00.
Peach Pits, per bushel, $2.00. Plum Pits, per pound, 50 cents. Pear Seed, per pound,
$4.00. Quince Seed, per pound, $4.00. Raspberry Seed, per ounce, 75 cents.

STRAWBERRY SEEDS.

Saved from our large collection of over forty varieties, embracing all the best European '
and American kinds in cultivation. Mixed Seed. Per pkt., 25 cts.

ORNAMENTAL TREE SEEDS.

Norway Spruce (Abies Excelsa) . ; : , - Ib. $1.50 oz. $0.20
European Silver Fir (Alves Pectinata) : Q : : oo et 1.50 ce .20
Norway Maple (Acer Platanoides) ; 0 ; ; by MCE ST 50 6 20
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharinum) heed irene : Se lis5 0 Ho 5
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus Glandulosa) be NM AMC a othe i 7198 1) CoN nS)
Shelbark ( Carya Alba) . : ‘ 7 i F : ; é Gta n25
Ornamental Thorn ( Crategus Coccineus) A A ; ‘ Bolle leas O70) 225
Burning Bush (Zuonymus Americana) : i ony Mes . & 8.00 66 50
Salisbura (Ginko Biloba) > . . : : - 100 seeds, 5.00
European Mountain Ash (Frasxinus Excelsior ) Viger “be? 1.25) oz.’ 25
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) j : 3 . % 4.50 ‘6 13
Scotch Larch (Larix Europa) : : : . 5 q . & 9.50 66 25
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulpfera) . . .« «© «© « “+ 2.00 1
Magnolia (Magnolia Acuminata) . . «. «© «© « «. “ 4,00 ena)
Scotch Pine (Pinus SYWDESUTIS) a ah mee Ds M enonanbaen es, 2.50 iB) ay
Austrian Pine (Pinus Austriaca) . é ST 0s Naat . & 2.50 & 25
White Pine (Pinus Strobos) . Sh WeSC Uinta crit meagre aeOA”*4! ()() Ch SG
Yellow Locust (Robinia Pseudo Acacia) vee 5 100 foe al
American Arbor Vitz, clean seed ( Thuja Occidentalis) 5 tn 5 700 os 50
American Elm (Ulmus Americana) —. se 400 ‘6 ‘40
Yellow Wood (Virgilia Lutea) . “ 9.00

Many other varieties of Tree and Shrub Seeds can be supplied on seasonable application.

SEEDS FOR HEDGES.
Honey Locust, or Three-thorned oe ( oe Eriacgnhas) . Ib. $0.75

Buckthorn (Rhamnus Catharticus) . HN 1.25
Osage Orange (Maclura Aurantiaca) . : : ‘ A : ‘ “1.00
American Arbor Vite ( Thya Oceidentalis ; : 2) caesaie glaiy t= eae oz. .50
Hawthorn ( Crategus Oxycanthus) : arene 6 Ib. 1.50

GRASS-SEED FOR LAWNS.

One of the most pleasing features connected with a garden is a well-kept lawn; but, to
secure this most desirable object, much depends upon the selection ef such grasses as will
present a fresh and luxuriant verdure throughout the season. For this purpose,a mixture
of several kinds of the finer grasses is most suitable. These we can supply ready mixed,
of the best sorts, and ey proportions of each. The quantity usually sown is two bush-
els per acre. Per bushel, $6.00; 20 cents per qt. Extra fine French, best adapted for dry
soil, 80 cents per qt: :

CLOVERS.
Alsike. This variety is a native of Alsike, Sweden; perfectly hardy; does not

heave in winter or spring from frost; stands drouth well; and is in every
_ respect superior to the common red Shade enemy. recommended for

sheep. Perlb. . 3 é : ; NE offs
NV hhitespucersoclca ber lbee weenie os ies i TR ete wen
Red, if iG Pr eo ee GEN Mrket price.

STRAWBERRIES.

Alpine, For Tasir-Decoration. Berry-bearing plants have been very much
‘sought after of late years for table-decoration; and, in our anxiety to pro-
cure novelties, wé may perhaps sometimes have ‘overlooked really use-
ful materials already ingour possession. I think this may be truly said
with regard to the Alpine Strawberry; for what can be more interesting
and pretty for the table, during December and the two following months,
_ than a few pots of these, nicely fruited, placed in vases or otherwise, ac-
cording to the taste of the decorator ?

—— Mixed. Redand white. Perpkt . . .« «+. « «© « » « 25
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NEW AND RARE VARIETIES OF VEGETABLE SEEDS.

The following kinds we wish to call attention to as desirable: —
ASPARAGUS, Conover’s Colossal. Description, see page 87.
BEETS, Egyptian. Very fine. See page 89.

BEANS, Giant Wax. See page 88.
CABBAGE, Early Wyman. This we

can recommend as the finest early
Cabbage grown. See page 91.
—— Fottler’s Improved. See page 92.
CAULIFLOWER, Boston Market.
Very choice. See page 93.
CELERY, The Prince of Wales. A
variety raised by Mr. Carmichael
(Superintendent of the Prince of
Wales’s Gardens), from the well-
known Sandringham Celery, and
from whom we have received the
stock. We believe that this is the
only sort of celery now used at
the royal table. Mr. Carmichael
informs us, from the unusually
dwarf and solid habit of this varie-
, ty, that the usual method of grow-
ing Celeries by earthing up may be
done away with, as he grows it on
the surface of the ground without
in any way reducing the qaality
of the Celery. Small packets :
CUCUMBER, General Grant. Fine.
See page 97.
CORN, Bates’s Field. See page 96.
—— Crosby’s Twelve Rowed. See
page 96.

produced by crossimg the old red
with the white. The producer says
that it is superior to any other va-
riety for the table; so tender that a
person without teeth can eatit. It
is also of large size, sweét, and mel-
low or fat. When in eating-order
it is pink, but turns to a bright red
when dry. Should not be cooked
until the ears are well filled. Per

~ pkt. : , : . : .
EGG-PLANT, Pekin. Fine. See page
98.

KAIL, Acme. A very dwarf curled
Kail, growing close on the ground,
with glaucous green leaves inter-
sected by a scarlet mid-rib. Really
a superb thing, and combines every
desideratum, being very hardy,
very early, prolific, tender, mild,

and brilliant green when boiled.

The seed requires sowing very

thin, and later than most kinds of

Greens, as it is of very large and

rapid growth; it is a hybrid be-

tween dwarf green curled Borecole

LAXTON’S SUPREME PEA. and Sea Kail. . . per pkt.

— Red Sweet. This is a new variety, ©

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PRICE.

LETTUCE, Bunney’s Incomparable Hardy Green Cos. The raiser of this
says, “1 have tried it with all the leading kinds of Lettuce, but
none are equal to it. You may grow it for any time of the year, as it
is very hardy, and has stood the drought of the last season when other
sorts ‘bolted.’ It is a compact, large-growing, crisp variety, of fine flavor ;
and I am quite confident it will give satisfaction to whoever may grow

inl exer fonds : 5 : : . : : : : : » 20

PEAS, Laxton’s Supreme. See page 104.

—— Laxton’s Long Pod Prolific. See page 104.

—— Laxton’s Alpha. A blue wrinkled marrow (the result of a cross between
Laxton’s Prolific and Advancer); height 34 feet; a first early sort, earlier
than Little Gem and Advancer. This Pea produces pods from the bot-
tom to the top of the haulm, and therefore needs no recommendation as
to prolificacy; the pods, which are larger than any other wrinkled mar-
row, are well filled with Peas, which latter, when cooked, are said to b
of a very fine flavor. Small packets : : - : : Si oid)

— Waterloo Dwarf. See page 105. '

— Peabody. See page 105.

—— Drew’s Dwarf. See page 104.

The above Peas are particularly desirable.

PARSLEY, Champion Moss Curled. This Parsley is the perfection of a curled
Parsley for garnishing purposes. We cannot recommend it too highly;
it is not to be surpassed. Perpkt. . : : ° : . : - 00

SQUASH, Lungren. Very choice. See page 109.

TOMATO, “ Gen. Grant.” This Tomato, which we introduced last season, has,
after another year, proved to be the best in all respects, — taking the first
and second prizes at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Exhibition,
in competition with all the leading sorts. We have received numerous
testimonials from all quarters; but from want of space we are obliged

to omit publishing them. For further description, see page 110.

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TOMATO, HOCP-TRAINING. TOMATO, TRELLIS TRAINING.

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RARE FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES

FOR 1870.

Particular care has been taken that the selection should be of the purest character. We
cannot affirm the accuracy of the various descriptions, having tested but few of them; but
the reputation of the growers, from whom we import, is to us the best assurance that satis-
faction will surely follow. .

Our patrons wishing novelties will please send their orders early, as our stock of some
of the varieties is limited. )

per pkt.
1003 Asters, Shakspeare. This new Aster is said to be the finest of all the dwarf
sorts. Five inches high; densely formed; flowers very double, of the
brightest colors, and of a regular imbricated form. Its dwarf, compact,
ata free-flowering habits make it very useful either for the garden or pots .50
1004 Abronia Arenaria. Nice species, with clear, waxy-yellow, sweet-scented
flower; habit like A. umbellata . . > . . “ ; : .
1005 Clarkia Integripetala Tom Thumb. A gem amongst Clarkias, both in
habit, profusion of bloom, and size, substance, and color of its individual
blooms; compact dwarf habit, with beautiful rosy magenta blooms oe
1006 Centranthus Macrosiphon Bicolor. The flowers of this pretty new va-
riety are arranged in globular-formed umbels, which are alternately
rose and white. It is as free-flowering as the old variety; and becomes,
by its delicate color, a very valuable acquisition : . ~ ; .
1007 Centauria Africana. A new variety from Algiers, and one of the very finest;
with bright-green, deep-lobated leaves; velvet-like canary yellow :‘ - 25
1008 Eschscholtzia Aurantiaca. A first-class novelty; very deep orange; quite
distinct from all the other varieties; the color does not fade away to a

lighter tint, as in Crocea; the petals also are more persistent . . - 20

1009 Eutoca, Sericea, Gray. A very distinct biennial species, of dwarf habit.
Forms a large, spreading tuft of pinnated silvery foliage; producing the
second year stems six to nine inches high, which are crowned with nu-
merous racemes of pretty, deep-violet flowers . . 25

1010 Godetia Reptans Insignis. A variety selected from Reptans; the individual
blooms are twice the size of the old type; color pure white, crimson
blotch on each petal; dwarf-trailing habit; suitable for rockeries - . - 25
O11 Gilia Liniflora. Remarkable and prettv species; of branching habit, with
deeply-palmate foliage, and large white flowers three-quarters of an inch
in diameter; forms a bushy tuft nine inches high, and the same in width,
from which is produced in long succession its pretty flowers . . :
‘1012 Helichrysum Monstrosum Procumbens Atroseum, Fl. pl. This va-
riety, from its singular growth, is quite distinct from the older sort. The
plants are of a very dwarf and luxurious-spreading habit, somewhat
similar to the Verbenas, and are covered with innumerable flowers . . 25
1013 Larkspur. Stock-flowered, Dwarf Candelabra-formed. Quite a new
warf race of Larkspurs, the stems of which attain hardly one foot in
height. Close to the ground the stems throw out beautifully-curved
branches, which diminish in length as they approach the top of the prin-
cipal axe; thus giving to the whole plant the appearance of a Candelabra .50
{014 Lobelia Erinus Gracilis Erecta Alba. A charming pure white variety;
quite new; as compact in habit as the well-known blue kind from which

it is derived. Particularly useful for borders or small groups . . see
1015 Lobelia Picta. Leaves of a beautiful dark green, denticulated, and veined

with white; the under sides are of a brilliant violet red; flowers azure-

blue, and very elegant wit te eT ew Pgh a Se

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per pkt.

1016 Love-lies-Bleeding (Club-headed). A variety of the old sort, with large
bushy heads, nine to ten inches long, and five to six inches wide at the
shoulder; singular, showy, and quite distinct 6 : ; :

1017 Marigold, Orange African Quilled. A very double variety of Marigold,
with quilled petals; a striking noyelty, and very showy ° : :

1018 Mimulus Cupreus Tigrinoides. Ground-color white, beautifully spotted,
and maculated with velvety brown; very fine . /. : : 4 :

1019 Nemophila Atomaria Elegans. Fine compact habit, and free bloomer;
blossom with a white centre; ground-color dark chocolate, and a wide
margin of pure white; appearance very elegant : 5 : :

1020 Oxalis Tropxoloides Viridifolia. Flowers and style of growth same as the
Oxalis tropzeoloides; the foliage is, however, of a brilliant green, produ-
cing thereby an agreeable contrast with the dark-brown sort “

1021 Oxalis Valdiviana. A very strong-growing, still compact, new Oxalis; the
sweet-scented, bright-yellow flowers are well up out of the foliage .

1022 Pansy Cliveden (Mixed colors). These invaluable early spring-flowering
bedding-plants are so universally known and admired that comment on
them at our hands is quite unnecessary; suffice it to say, they are becom-
ing more popular every year; and for effect, when grown in masses, or
used as edgings for beds, they cannot be surpassed . site wee : A

1023 Pansies, Odion, of fine blotched, very splendid beautiful large-eyed flowers .

1024 Perilla Nankinensis fol. Variegatis. The foliage of this new variety of
the well-known and highly ornamental dark brown Perilla Nankinensis is
variegated, and striped with brilliant rosy carmine, and sometimes even

with white, producing a striking and charming effect : . :

1025 Petunia Grandiflora La Superbe. Flowers of good substance, brilliant

_ magenta, pure white eye, very showy - : ; : ‘ : :

1026 Phlox Drummondii Heynholdi. The New True Scarlet Phlox (Be-
nary). ‘There is already in our gardens a bright variety of much value,
known under the name of P. scarlet (coccinea); but its flowers, though of
a very brilliant color, are far from being the true scarlet, and only of a ra-
diant, bright dark-crimson tint Q Leeuee i ‘ ; 5

1027 Phlox Drummondii (‘Graf Gero’’). This is a new dwarf pyramidal
Phlox, only eight inches in height, by five inches in diameter; very con-
stant, and free-flowering; flowers are alternately red and white, with
white eye . ‘ : : ; : : : : - : : :

1028 Phlox Drummondii Atropurpurea Striata. A new variety of the
striped Phiox, deep-purple and white : toe mba : :

1029 Reseda Odorata Grandiflora Ameliorata. This new variety has proved
itself during the past summer to be an extremely valuable addition to the
two well-known kinds; viz., Reseda Odorata Grandiflora. The plants
of this new Reseda are of pyramidal form, and attain about two to two
and a half feet in height. The foliage and flowers are much larger than
with the two varieties just named. The flowers possess also another very
distinctive feature; viz., that of being of areddish tint. This sort is espe-
cially adapted to pot-culture . 5 : 4 : : = é :

1030 Tropzoclum Lobbianum Couleur de Bismarck. Flowers of the singu-
lar Bismarck brown, very striking and quite distinct : : :

1031 Viola Cornuta Alba. A pure white variety of the Viola cornuta, will be
found most useful in Cliveden bedding

1032 Wallflower, New Golden, Tom Thumb. A first-class novelty; habit’

compact; color fine golden orange; petals of good substance, and flowers
large; calyx delicate green, instead of dark brown, as in other Wallflowers

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NEW AND CHOICE POTATOES.

OUR STOCK WARRANTED PURE

BRESEE’S KING OF THE EARLIES.

BRESEE’S KING OF THE EARLIES, or No. 4.

This variety has proved, beyond question, all that was claimed for it by the introducer
The following is the description given by Mr. Bresee: —

Raised in 1862, by Albert Bresee of Hubbardston, Vt., from a seed-ball of the Garnet
Chili; vines of medium height, or a little less, and bearing no balls; leaves large; tubers
large and handsome, roundish and slightly flattened; eyes small and somewhat pinkish;
skin flesh-coloyed, or dull pinkish white; flesh white, cooks well, and is of the best quality
for the table; has proved very hardy, and the earliest in cultivation.

It has been grown in various parts of the country; and, in every instance which we have
known, has proved fully equal in quality, productiveness, and general appearance, besides
being from four to ten days earlier than the celebrated Early Rose. Making very small
tops, therefore can be planted more closely, giving a much larger yield per acre than other
varieties.

Mr. Bresee was awarded a silver medal at the Mass. Hort. Society Exhibition for fall of
1868 for his Seedling Potatoes. They attracted great attention "wherever shown; and so
much confidence was felt, that quite a number of the tubers were sold the past spring at
$50 each.

AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE. 119

.

The following is from Mr. Burr, author of “The Field and Garden Vegetables of Amer-

ica: 7? —
HINGHAM CENTRE, Mass., Aug. 28, 1860.

Mr. A. BRESEE. i

Dear Sir, — 1am happy in communicating the result of a trial of the “‘ King of the Ear-
lies.” The tuber employed for seed was cut to single eyes; and these were planted eigh-
teen inches apart, in drills. No means for sprouting or forcing were adopted, and the ex-
periment throughout was strictly ohe of open culture. The plants were small, and far from
promising; but the yield was remarkable, amounting, as it did, to one hundred and twelve
fold. So numerous and uniformly large and fine were the tubers, that, in view of the slen-
der, dwarfish character of the vine, the crop seemed almost a marvel. The variety ripens
some days in advance of the ‘‘ Early Rose,”’ is nearly or quite as productive, and must prove
an acquisition.

Two lbs. by mail (post-paid), $1.00; 1 peck (by express), $5.00; 1 bush., $15.00; 1 bbl.,
$40.00. :

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‘ BRESEE’S PEERLESS POTATO.

BRESEE’S PEERLESS, or No. 6.

The latest_and best of all Mr. Bresee’s Seedlings for the main crop. This is also a seed-
ling of the Garnet Chili, and originated from the same seed-ball as the Early Rose. Skin
dull white, occasionally russeted; eyes shallow, oblong; flesh white, mealy, and grows to a
large size, often weighing from one and a half to two pounds; enormously productive, and
very handsome form. At a trial before a committee of the Mass. Hort. Society in Septem-
ber last, this variety received more votes as to quality than any other of the Bresee Seed-
lings. One lb. by mail (post-paid), $1.00; 1 peck (by express), $10.00; 1 bush., $30.00;
1 bbl., $75.00.

BRESEE’S PROLIFIC, or No. 2.

This remarkable variety originated with Albert Bresee, Esq, of Hubbardston, Vt., who
was also the originator of the justly-celebrated Harly Rose; both varieties being produced from
the same seed-ball of the Garnet Chili.

_ The vines of Bresee’s Prolific are of medium height, quite bushy, somewhat spreading;

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large leaves; have produced no seed-balls; tubers large, regular in shape. and v

slightly oblong, somewhat flattened; skin dull white, inélined to be Teen; eee
depressed, and slightly pinkish; flesh white; cooks uickly, is very mealy, and of excellent
quality; vield very large, often exceeding a hasan fold; matures about three weeks later
than the Early Rose, and will prove a most valuable variety for field-culture. This variety
has been widely disseminated the past season, and reports from every quarter are most flat-
tering. Four lbs. (by rail), $1.00; 1 peck’ (by express), $1.50; 1 bush., $4.00; 1 bbl., $9.00.

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EARLY ROSE POTATO.

EARLY ROSE.

This new and popular Potato has proved all that was claimed for it when offered for the
first time. It is very productive, yielding from fifty to ninety fold with common culture;
two weeks earlier than the Goodrich, and a very strong grower. Tubers quite smooth,
nearly cvlindrical, varying to flattish, largest at the centre, tapering gradually towards each
end. Skin a dull rose-color, flesh white, and one of the best-flavored varieties in cultiva-
tion; highly recommended for early marketing on account of its large and uniform size and
productiveness. It has been awarded special prizes at the Mass. Horticultural and the New
Vork State Agricultural Societies. Four lbs. (by mail), $1.00; 1 peck (by express), $1.00;
1 bush., $2.50; 1 bbl., $5.00.

CLIMAX.

The Climax is a seedling of the Early Goodrich, and originated with Mr. D. S. Heffron in
1864, and is thus described by him: — ,

“Tt has a stout, erect stalk; large leaves; tuber about medium size; smooth, cylindrical
form, swelled out at centre; eyes shallow, but strongly defined; skin considerably netted or
russet, tough, white; flesh entirely white, solid, heavy, brittle, and never hollow; boils
through quickly, with no hard core at centre; is mealy, of floury whiteness, and of superior
table-quality. It is equally productive with the Early Rose, but a few days later; earlier
than the Early Goodrich; while its keeping qualities are as good as the Peachblow’s.”’

This variety has been grown largely the past season, and every one speaks in praise of its
vigorous growth, fine quality, and enormous yield. Four lbs. (by mail), $1.00; 1 peck (by

express), $1.50; 1 bush., $4.00; 1 bbl., $9.00,

WORCESTER, OR RIELLY.

This valuable variety has given great satisfactionas a table-sort the past season. It proved
to be very mealy, dry, and of the most delicate flavor; free from any earthy taste; fair size;
form inclined to roundish; color light pink; flesh very white; skin thin; eyes deep: and of
superior baking quality. Another characteristic of this variety is, that it will be found dry
and mealy when but two-thirds grown. For twenty years it has stood the test of disease

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much better than other varieties. They mature in ninety days from planting. Yield
varies according to the season. Four lbs. (by mail), $1.00; 1 peck (by express), $1.25; 1
bush., $3.00; 1 bbl., $6.00.

EARLY MOHAWK.

A new variety, introduced last spring, which has been extensively tried the past season in
almost every section of the country, with the most satisfactory results. It ripens a few days
later than the Rose; is of strong growth, productive, cooks dry and mealy, and is of excel-
lent quality. Four lbs. by mail (post-paid), $1.00; 1 peck (by express), $2.00; 1 bush.,
$7.00; 1 bbl., $15.00.

LONDON WHITE.

Flesh snowy white; cooks mealy;.of good flavor; moderately productive; ripens with
the Rose; a good, early market variety. Four lbs. (by mail), $1.00; 1 peck (by express),
$1.00; 1 bush., $8.00; 1 bbl., $6.00.

EXCELSIOR.

This variety, which has been before the public the past season, has proved a valuable
sort. It is a white-skinned potato, cooking remarkably white, and very mealy; form nearly
round; eyes prominent; skin thin and smooth; it will bear very light seeding; in general
form it much resembles the rounder specimens of the Early Rose. Four lbs. (by mail), $1.00;
1 peck (by express), $2.00; 1 bush., $7.00; 1 bbl., $15.00.

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EUROPEAN VARIETIES.

Foreign varieties have given very little satisfaction the past two years; but, as some wish
to try the new ones, we are prepared to furnish the following, which come to us highly -
recommended : —

Paterson’s Golden Don. Paterson’s Early Don.
Dr. Bretoneauw’s Circassian Kidney. Ash Top Fluke,

Raspberry=Leaved, curious foliage.

Two lbs. by mail (post-paid), of either the above for $1.00.

For $3.00 we will send 1 Ib. each of the nine kinds first mentioned in this list, postpaid.

Orders will be booked in the order in which they are received, and the potatoes forwarded
on and after April 1, when they will be free from danger of frost. They can be for-
warded earlier if desired, at the risk of the purchaser. The prices of above Potatoes varia-
ble according to the market. j

All leading sorts furnished at market prices.

POTATO SEEDS.

Early Rose. Carefully hybridized with White Peachblow, and choice sorts, selected
balls : , : : : : - : . : Per pkt. .25

Early and Late Sorts Mixed e : : x ‘i ‘ A ‘ UP 25

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CLA DIT OG te:

SPLENDID FRENCH AND BELGIAN HYBRIDS OF GANDAVENSIS.

FORWARDED BY MAIL TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE UNION, POST-PAID, AT CATALOGUE
PRICES.

THE new hybrid productions of the Gladiolus Gandavensis are, without doubt, the most
superb flowering-bulbs in cultivation, Ee their magnificent, long, and densely-flow-
ered spikes of bloom, varying from white to rich salmon, and brilliant carmine, to the most
intense scarlet or crimson. A single bulb will often give two or three stems of bloom, and
a succession of flowers will be produced for two months.

General Treatment.— The bulbs should be planted as soon as the ground is fairly dried
in the spring, and all danger of frost is over; planting may be made every two weeks until
the middle of June, to secure a succession ‘of bloom. Plant the bulbs ‘from two to four
inches deep, according to their size. The soil should be enriched with well-lecomposed ma-
nure, and well pulverized. The plants should be well staked, and the bloom will be mag-
nificent. When the frost has killed the leaves, or before, if the leaves, by turning } yeliow,
show the ripening of the bulb, the bulb should be taken up, dried rapidly in full sunlight,
and the new bulbs separated from the old. Should be kept during the winter in a dry, cool
cellar, free from frost.

A discount of five per cent from catalogue prices will be made when one dozen varieties
are ordered, ten per cent on two dozen varieties, and fifteen per cent on fifty varieties.
Purchasers will please state whether we may substitute, i in the event of our being out of the
varieties ordered.

NEW VARIETIES FOR 1870.

OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THIS COUNTRY.

PRICE.

Adanson._ Rose-colored, tinged with lilac; on the lateral and inferior divisions, large
stains on white ground tinged yellow; bordered with carmine, tinted lilac 3.00

Agatha. Large-flowered, rose colored, with an orange tinge, blazed with carmine
amaranth, fine clear vellow spots; very fine ., . - 3.50

Anna. Well-opened flowers; cherry-colored, with bright orange Gneae the inferior
divisions finely-striped dark carmine on large white ground. : - 1.50

Armida. Large spike; well-opened, white flowers, very slightly tinged with fine car-
mine-rose; white spots of the same tint on the inferior divisions. - 4.00
Antonius. Large, well-opened, perfect flowers, cherry-colored, slightly tinged with
orange, blazed with carminate-red; pure white stains; charming plant .
Argus. Long spike of large, well-opened flowers, glittering fire-red; centre and lower
divisions very pure white; admirable, ‘brilliant plant. . - 8.00

Circe. Fine spike of large, well-opened, perfect flowers, of a fine rose slightly tinged
with lilac, lar cely blazed with bright carmine; centre well lighted . . 1.50

Cornelie. Handsome spike of large light cherry-colored flowers; centre very aaa a
ent, bright cherry-colored | : : - 1.50

Delicatissima. Fine white flowers very slightly tinged. aud blazed aan a soft car-
mine lilac; the inferior divisions of a pure white, bordered with lilac . 3.50

Elizabeth. Flowers beautiful dark-rose-colored, strongly blazed with a lively car-
mined purple; on the inferior divisions iti large stains of a purpled _
carmine, with pure white stripes . . . . 3.50

Fenelon. Large spikes of large well-opeued flowers ‘of a tender rose, tinged with
violet, and blazed with bright carmine . . . . . « «250

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Homer. Vigorous plant; very long spikes of very large, perfect flowers, of a light

amaranth, blazed with very bright purple; magnificent plant (perfection) 3.00

Irma. Flowers of a very lively carmined red on a clear violet-tinged ground; white
lines running through the whole . : : : : ; BEM WANE Te 50

La Candeur. Very large well-opened flowers of a perfect white, lightly striped with
carmined violet (perfection) . “ : Se Mi : A AeA O0)

Livingston. Cherry-color of a purpled carmine, the centre clearing off and shading
_ into violet, with a metallic reflex; new shade, of a pleasing effect . 2.50

Mme. Desportes. Very large and wide spike; flowers very large, well-opened, of a
very pure white; the inferior divisions slightly striped with violet : - 4.00

Mme. Dombrain. Large, perfect, well-inserted flowers of a carminate violet, blazed
with bright purple; well-lighted in the centre . b : ’ : . 8.00

Mary Stuart. Large, well-opened, and well-inserted flowers, white, very slightly
tinged with rose, and blazed with very bright, carminate, cherrv color . 4.00

Michel-Ange. Large, well-opened flowers; dark crimson, slightly blazed with

brownish purple on the superior divisions; centre well lighted; white

Stains; first-rate variety, as well for its peculiar color, as for the elegant
insertion of the flowers on the spike, which makes them resemble Lilies . 5.00

Mr. Legouve. Flowers very large, perfect, very bright fire-red; the superior divis-
ions divided by a white line; on the inferior divisions, a pure white stain 4.00

Orpheus. Magnificent spike of large flowers: rose-colored, blazed with carmine; the '

centre clearing up, on the inferiordivisions, fine stains carminate purple . 4.00:

Pericles. Splendid spike of large well-set flowers of a light rose-color, largely bor-

dered and blazed with carminated purple; very light-colored centre; on
the inferior divisions, very large pure white stains . : é 6 - 4.00

Romulus. Flowers very brilliant brownish red; large pure white stain; large white
lines on the inferior divisions ; : 4 5 5 : Bs oda)

Thomas Methwen. Flowers large, well-shaped, violet tinged with rose; centre well
lichted, transparent; the extremity of the divisions carminate violet . 3.00

Rosa Bonheur. Large, well-opened white flowers, slightly tinged with lilac, and
blazed with carmined violet : j : : : ; : - 4.00

Robert Fortune. Very open flowers of a carmined red color, largely bordered and
blazed with crimson red; ground violet, tinged pure white : . 4.00

Spectabilis. Large, well-opened flowers of a tender rose-color; the centre light-col- -
ored; on the inferior divisions purple-red stains on white ground . . 2.00
GENERAL COLLECTION.

ae PRICE. PRICE.

Anais. Good shape, white, slightly Calypso. Rose-striped, blotched with
tinged with lilac; very large sulphur- carmine : : : . . 85

white stains, striped with lilac-car- Canari. ‘Light-yellow, striped with
mine . : : : : 3 . 1.50 KOSC; 1 : ; : . : . 40

Alexander. Flower large, well shaped, Chateaubriand. Clear cherry; amag-
very fine bright red : . 1.00 nificent spike : : : 50

Amabilis. Bright vermilion, stained Comte de Morny. Dark cherry-red,

with yellow : é : : . .20] blotched with white, and striped with
Adonis. Light-cherry, yellow throat, _ purple 4 F P : : si tx)

with light-yellow spots. ; - .20| Comtesse de Bresson. Deep blush-

Aglae. Rose-colored salmon, beauti- pink in centre, shaded with crimson;

fully mottled : h 5 a) a outside petals veined with white; two
Aristote. Light-rese, with purplish lower petals striped with purple 25

crimson stripes . i é : . .25| Couranti Fulgens. Bright-crimson;
Berenice. Beautiful rose, striped with - fine. : : : : ; 220

red, with purple-carmine colored spots .30| Daphne. Light-cherry, with darker

Bertha Rabourdin. Pure white, stripes, and stained with bright-car-
with beautiful large carmine stain . .75| mine . : d : . : . 80

Brenchleyensis. Deep scarlet; fine. .20| Diana. Light-salmon, variegated with

Bernard de Jussieu. Flower large, rose, and blotched with light-carmine,
wide, perfect ground violet, shaded on white ground Ay abies : . 40

and tinted with cherry-color and pur- Duc de Malakoff. Orange-red, on
ple; stains purple on white ground; vellowish-white ground; fine . . 80

new and almost indescribable color . 2.50 | Dameze. Delicate straw-color, with vio-
‘Calendulaceus. Bright nankeen . .85| letspots . . .60

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wales pus ye Very bright orange;

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Don Juan. Vivid blush-pink; petals
beautifully mottled with deep crim-
son, and veined with pure white 5

Edulia. Upper petals white, spotted
with violet; lower striped with white

Edith. Large flower; carnation-rose,
deeply striped with same .

Egerie. Orange-rose; petals slightly

marked with carmine ;

Emma. Clear carmine; dwarf .

Emile. Scarlet, flamed with crimson
and white, and spotted scarlet and
white

Endymion. | Rose; beautiful

Erato. Delicate rose; with dark stripes
and carmiue blotches .

Eldorado. Fine clear yellow, striped
with red . :

Eugene Scribe. Flower very large
and wide, perfect, tender-rose, blazed
with carminate-red . : : :

Etendard. Flower very large and
wide, perfect, white, slightly blazed
with lilac or violet, spike long .

Flavia. Very bright-red, a color lit-
tle darker than N apoleon Il. ‘

Fanny Rouget. Rosy-flesh color,
striped with rosy carmine .

Florian. Cherry-rose, with large vio-
let spots; the centre petals lined
with white .

Galathee. White, beautifully spotted
with carmine .

Goliath. Light-red, striped and. spot-
ted with carmine; large flower.

Hebe. Tender flesh-color, beautifully
striped with fine lake

Helene. White, slightly tinged with
lilac, spotted and striped with violet .

Hector. Delicate rose, sometimes
striped ‘ : es 3

Henrietta. Large, well-shaped ‘flow-

er, white-tinted and*blazed with lilac

Imperatrice. White, slightly suffused
with pink, spotted w ith carmine

Imperatrice Eugenie. White, flamed
with rose, violet in the centre

Isoline. Blush, spotted with carmine
violet . ; : 5 . : :

Isabella. Middle-sized flower, fine
spike, pure white, with large, dark
carminate-violet stains

~ Jean d°’Arc. White, tinged with
rose; striped and stained with purple

La Favorite. Flower large, rose,
blazed with carmine; lower divisions
light yellow

La Fiancee. Flower large, perfect,
pure white, small, bluish-violet stains ;
fine var iety

Leonora. Flower large, perfect, ‘cher-
ry-colored red, tinted With orange

Louis Van Houtte. Brilliant red,
blotched with violet .

Le Poussin. Light-red, white ground,
large white blotch on lower petals R

Lelia. Peach-pink, stained with oe "30
.30 | Madame Basseville. Large cherry-
colored flower, with purple blotches
on a yellowish-white ground, striped
-20| with white. 75
Madame de Vatry. Yellowish-white, .
1.00 | stained with carmine; very bog ii
flower. 75
20 | Madame Binder. Pure white: long
| carminate-rose stripes on the low er
5| petals . 75

” .20 Madame Herincq. Yellow white,

changing to a dull white, with large

| marbled veins of lilac P -20
. 1.00, Madame Leseble. Pure white,
.30/| blotched with rose . By 67

Madame Domage. Rose, spotted
00; with amaranth, and nada with
‘white . - 1.25
75 gates Furtado. Rose, changing |
ink, flamed with carmine
Ma e Rabourdin. Rose, rianoat
with carmine and white, striped in

the centre of each petal . . 1.50
| Mars. Beautiful; fine deep scarlet . .30

- 2.50 Marie. Pure white, blotched with
| darkecarmine . .75

75 | Mazeppa. Orange-rose, blotched with
a yellow, and striped with red. -30

0| Mons. Blouet. Tender-rose, shaded
with carmine; large flower . -20

Mons. Gorgeon. Rose, with salmon-
35 coloredftint : -20

Moliere. Flower very large and w ide,
80 | erfect, cherry-colored red, with very
arge, pure-white stains. . 1.50
| Mozart. Flower large, very wide,
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spike spreading, bright rose, slightly
.85| tinted with violet, very largely blazed

with very dark carmine; very large,
pure - white stains; beautiful plant . 2.50
Napoleon III. Brilliant scarlet,
| streaked with white .
| Neptune. Beautiful red, with carmine
.80| spots and stripes : -25
| Nemesis. Vivid-rose, with white lines
-20| and carmine stains on yellow ground .35
|Norma. Middle-sized “flower, spike

. 1.50} spreading, pure white, very slender,

| and very slightly blazed with very

30 | tender lilac ; . 2.50
| Noemi. Flower large, light lilac-rose,
spike very long . 75

. 1.50 Oscar. Flower large, well-shaped, very
| brilliant, bright “cherry-color, stains
-50| white . ‘ . 2.50
Osiris. Brilliant cherry-rose ; fine . .30
Ophir. Yellow, blotched with purple .80
Pallas. Bright rose, with stripes of
a darker shade; spots of a violet-
carmine on a slight orange - tinted
. 2.50) ground : 30
Penelope. White, slightly tinged with
. 1.00 pink; lower petals yollow-tinted, and
striped with carmine . .
.20| Pegasus. Carnation, flaked with rose}
lower petals shaded with maroon . .20
75 | Pellonia. Rose,spotted with crimson .20

AMATEUR CULTIVATOR’S GUIDE.

PRICE.

Princess Alice. Flower very large
and wide, perfect, tender lilac, slightly
tinted with rose, very large white
stains; new and charming shade;
first-rate dwarf plant

Princess Clothilde.
mon-rose; very large.

Prince Imperial.

; - 4.00
Beautiful sal-
4 - 1.00
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PRICE.
Sir William Hooker. Very large
and well-opened flower, perfect shape, ,
light-cherry color, rose-carmine stain
on pure white ground; plant of a
great effect. : : ‘ ¢ °
Stella. Flower large, well shaped;
ground white, slightly tinted with
yellow and rose, and blazed with car-

2.00

blotched with carmine . ‘ - 2d minate-red . ‘ i 5 3 . 2.50
Premices de Montrouge. Brilliant Triomphe d’Enghein. Rich-flamed
red; dwarf. : 5 a - 00 crimson. : a 5 , 20
Rossini. Flower large, perfect, very Velleda. Soft rose, blotched with lilac .50
long spike, dark amaranth-red, stained Vesta. Pure white, with violet-car-
with white; very good variety . 8.00 | mine spots on yellow ground 285
eaphacl. Deep and vermilion . a cD
ebecca. hite, shaded with lilac . .85
Rembrandt. Very bright deep scarlet .80 OTHER SORTS OF GLADIOLUS.
Sulphureus. Sulphur-yellow . - .50| Gandavensis (the original variety).
Solfatere. Rich Jonquil - yellow; Vermilion, shaded with yellow . .$0.10
large. . eee SS 80 | Ramosus (original). Rose and white . .20
Stephenson. Large; fine form; su- Pisittacinus. Yellow and brown 10
perb spikes, cherry -carmine, lined Floribundas. White, with rosy stripe
with white . 5 : : - 1.00

along the centre of each petal . 6

CHOICE MIXED VARIETIES.

We have a fine collection of mixed varieties, saved from seedlings, and others where the
names have been: lost, which we offer at $1.50 to $2.00 per doz., by mail, postpaid. By the
hundred, prices on application.

GLADIOLUS LYONII.

Cardinalis habit. Flowers large spreading petals of good form; color pure white, vividly
flaked with bright scarlet; very free bloomer, and altogether a most exquisite variety.
Spikes of bloom were exhibited at the Rose show at the Massachusetts Horticultural So-
ciety last June, attracting great attention; highly recommended for pot-culture. Price
75 cts. to $1.00 each.

TIGRIDIAS.

A genus of Mexican bulbs; grows about one foot and a half high, producing flowers of
the most exquisite beauty; the flowers large, about four inches across, of singularly: curious
shape, and the color of each variety gorgeous, and purely contrasted. No flower can ex-
ceed itin beauty. In bloom from July to the first of October. In autumn, take up the
bulbs, and keep them in a dry place, away from frest, until the time of planting in the
spring. ‘Tigridias by mail, postpaid.
Conchiflora. Orange and golden-yellow, spotted with black. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.
Pavonia. Richest scarlet, tinged and spotted with yellow. 15 cents each; $1.25 per doz.

DOUBLE TUBEROSES.

_ The Tuberose is one of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of summer-flowering
bulbs, throwing up small spikes of double white flowers, two to three feet high, which re-
‘main in bloom a long period. The bulbs maybe planted from February to May. When
they are needed very early, they may be planted in the greenhouse or hotbed in February
or March; and, for a succession of flowers, in April and May. In planting, remove the use-
less small offsets around the main root, and place a single tuber in a pot four or five inches
wide. Use good loam and leaf-mould, with good drainage. Start them slowly upon a tem-
perate heat, in the hotbed or forging-pit, or later in the season in a frame. Water slightly
at first; and, when the bulbs begin to grow, increase the quantity. Those started early
should be supplied with a good bottom-heat till May, when they may be shifted into pots six
or seven inches wide. By the first of June, all may be plunged out in a warm border,
staking each plant to prevent their being broken by the wind. On the approach of cool
weather, in September, those remaining in bloom should be removed to the conservatory or
parlor, where they will continue in flower for a long period. |
Fine bulbs, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; bulbs started in pots in May, $3.00 per dozen.

VALLOTA.

A splendid bulbous-rooted plant, allied to the Amaryllis. It blooms in August, throwing
up its strong stems about one foot high, with from five to eight brilliant, scarlet, lily-like
flowers; very ornamental for bedding out in summer, or cultivation in pots and vases.

Purpurea, each 50 to 75 cts.
AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA, OR JACOBEAN LILY.

This is a beautiful summer-flowering bulb. It generally produces two stems, one after
the other, each bearing a large lily-like flower of the richest crimson-velvet color; its golden
stamens drooping gracefully over the lower petals, giving it additional brilliancys Plant
the bulbs early in May, in rich mellow soil. In autumn, take them up, and keep dry and
secure from frost. They bloom in June. Price, 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen. ,

TROPZOLUM TRICOLORUM.

Pot in rich, free loam, leaf-mould, and sand, in autumn, and allow them to make way all
through the winter in an airy greenhouse; the stems being trained up light trellises of some
kind. After the blooming season, the bulbs should be allowed a rest of a few months.
Each, $1.00.

SMILAX (MyrsipHyLLum ASPARAGOIDEs).

A beautiful winter climbing-plant, adapted alike to the greenhouse and conservatory.
Nothing can excel this plant in beauty of foliage and orange fragrance of the flowers. It
is extensively used for bouquets aud floral decorations of every description.

Medium-size Bulbs, 25 cents each. Large-size Bulbs, 50 cents each. Extra-size Bulbs,
$1.00 each. Seed per packet, 25 cents.

Notre. — This plant is grown and used most extensively as a decorative vine by every
florist in the vicinity of Boston. No lady, dressed for a party, feels her toilet complete (if
natural flowers are worn) without a spray of Smilax appended to her hair.

JAPAN LILIES.

Our collection of Lilies comprises all the most beautiful kinds, including ten of our own
seedlings, which are unsurpassed by any yet produced. A full description will be found in
our Bulb Catalogue. The following are the principal varieties of the Japan: —

Lilium Album. Pure white. Each Pa) ee, et, | 40 ee

Rubrum. White, with deep crimson spots . ‘ : : : A0 to .75
——~ Roseum. White, with rose-colored spots . . . «. «. .40to .75
—— Named Seedlings. (All superb.) ne wee ee ae

MADEIRA VINE.

A beautiful summer climbing-plant, of rapid ‘growth, completely covered with long, grace-
ful racemes of deliciously-fragrant white flowers. Each 15 cents to 25 cents.

MUSHROOM SPAWN.

DIRECTIONS FOR GrowrnG Musnrooms. The only conditions required for the healthy
growth of Mushrooms are a mass of Sort dung, heated to from fifty-five to sixty degrees,
and lumps of Spawn about the size of walnuts, six inches apart, just beneath the surface;
the whole covered with an inch thickness of good light friable earth, and three or four
inches of straw, or litter of any kind, to keep in the very moderate warmth. This can be
managed in any dark cupboard or celler; and the size of the bed is immaterial.

Take of horse-droppings from the stable, without the straw, as much as will make the
bed the size you want it, a foot thick: put this anywhere out of the weather, away from the

“light and draught. Let this-be pressed, but not hard; and in a few days, when it is nice
and warm on thrusting the Hane in, get the Spawn, and break the cakes in smal] pieces and
put them in all over the dung, even with the surface: upon this being patted down smooth,
thie not hard, it will require from half an inch to an inch of earth all over it. Pat it down
to keep it in its place, and put some loose hay or straw over it. When it approaches dry-
ness, it must be sprinkled with water with the chill off, enough to wet the earth, but not the
dung: Sooner or later, according to the attention paid to these several points, you will have
Mushrooms, and plenty of them.

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, Best Mill-track Mushroom Spawn, per pound, 15 cents; 8 pounds for $1.00, by Express.

ITALIAN BEES.

The superiority of these Bees over others is acknowledged by all. Some of the many
advantages: they swarm earlier, work earlier and later, and store vice the amount of honey
as the common bees. Allow about eight weeks to Italianize a hive of common bees. The

ueens live from three to five years. Price per swarm, $15.00. Queens, $5.00 each.
acked to go any distance.

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LILIUM AURATUM. (oNE-HALF ITS NATURAL SIZE.)

Lilium Auratum, Golden-Striped Lily. This new and magnificent species of Lily,
introduced from Japan, is spoken of by Dr. Lindley as follows: ‘‘If ever a flower merited the
name of ‘glorious,’ it is this, which stands far above all other Lilies, whether we regard its size,
Sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of color. Imagine upon the end of a purple stem, not
thicker than a ramrod, and not above two feet high, a saucer-shaped flower at least ten inches in
diameter, composed of six spreading, somewhat crisp parts, rolled back at their points, and having
an ivory-white skin, thinly strewn with purple points or studs, and oval, or roundish, prominent
purple stains. To this add, in the middle of each of the six parts, a broad stripe of light satin-
yellow, losing itself gradually in the ivory skin. Place the flower in a situation where side-light is
cut off, and no direct light can reach it, except from above, when the stripes acquire the appear-
ance of gentle streamlets of Australian gold, and the reader who has not seen it may form some

. feeble notion of what it is.” ;
We have the pleasure to inform our friends that we have secured a very fine stock of this

beautiful plant, which we shall offer at greatly reduced prices.
Very strong flowering bulbs, . . » + 1.00 each, . . $9.00 per dozen.
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[Any of these books will be forwarded by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price.]

Allen’s (R. L.) American Farm Book..
Allen’s (R. L. and L. F.) New American
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American Rose Culturist........... -

American Weeds and Useful Plants...
Bommer’s Method of Making Manures,
Breck’s New Book of Flowers........
Buist’s Flower-Garden Directory.....
Buist’s Family Kitchen Gardener.....
Chorlton’s Grape-Grower’s Guide.....
Cole’s (S.W.) American Fruit Book...
Copeland’s Country Life.............
Dadd’s (Geo. H.) Modern Horse Doctor,
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Dana’s Muck Manualia. . oe. cv etece
Eastwood on Cranberry............8
Elliott’s Western Fruit-Grower’s Guide,
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OUR ILLUSTRATIONS.

We did not intend to have our Catalogue exceed a hundred pages; but, by giving full
descriptions of all the desirable kinds, that limit has been overrun, and we are obliged to
omit many valuable illustrations. Those given we consider correct, and of the most im-

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Price, $6.

Is an improved implement by itself, to weed
between the rows, and mellow the soil. It ex-
pands from eight to fourteen inches in width;
is simple and efficient, and soon pays for itself.

These machines are packed for shipment in /,
boxes, and can be sent compactly by express.
Full directions for using attached to each ma-

SMILAX (SEE PAGE 126),

THE

PHILADELPHIA LAWN-MOWER.
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PRICE $30.

The Philadelphia Lawn-Mower, No. 1, weighs 65 pounds, and cuts a swath 15 inches
wide; and is intended to fill a want that has long been felt for a light, simple, and cheap imple-
ment for cutting the grass on smalllawns. Jt can easily be worked by a boy of fifteen. Itis not
intended to cut grass over five inches high, but will cut that which is higher, though not so well,
and runs harder. It is intended to work on smooth ground, but will do good work on any
ground that can be well mown with the scythe. As will be seen from the cut, it is entirely differ-
ent in construction from Lawn-Mowers of other makes.

The Cylinder, or revolving cutter, is made of cast iron, and has three spiral blades, against
the face of which thin strips of cast steel are bolted, forming the cutting edge. These knives can
be moved down as they wear away; and, being supported by the cast flange nearly to the edge,
they CANNOT SPRING IN CUTTING, OR BE KNOCKED OUT OF PLACE by a chance stone; and, being
thin, are very QUICKLY SHARPENED.

The Boxes in which the journals of the cylinder turn are so arranged that all wear can be
taken up by set-screws, to prevent any looseness.

This is of great importance. No Lawn-Mower will do perfect work or run easily if the
eylinder shaft is loose in its boxes., The impossibility of taking up this wear, and the springing
or bending of the revolving knives, has been the cause of 80 many Lawn-Mowers proving worth-
less after a few months’ use. F f

The Lower Knife is made of best cast steel, backed by cast iron to prevent springing, and
can be adjusted to or from the cylinder by set-screws.

The Height of Cut is controlled by a small adjustable roller placed directly in the rear of
the lower knife, and preventing the possibility of any drag on the ground.

The Gearing is entirely concealed, and protected from the cut grass by the disk side-plates
fitting closely in the rim of the driving-wheels.

The Handle is loosely attached, so as to leave the cutters at liberty to follow the surface of
the ground, and is so arranged that the operator can raise the knives to pass over walks, etc.

The Shields, or bonnets, when in use, collect all the cut grass, thus preventing it from. lit-
tering the walks, flower-beds, ete.

This plan of construction has the following advantages : —

Ist. The Machine will cut as well when turning a short corner as when pushed straight
forward: which other Lawn-Mowers will not do.

2d. The tendency of the gearing is to lift the lower knife, thus causing it to pass lightly over
uneven ground, instead of pressing it down.

3d. The Machine being single geared, the friction and number of parts is reduced one-hal/.

4th. The cut grass is thrown behind the cutters, instead of forward to be cut over and over
again.

The Machine is as portable as a hand-truck.

The Philadelphia Lawn-Mower, No. 2, is similar in construction to the No. 1. It
weighs about 77 pounds, and cuts a swath 20 inches wide. In grass not over four inches high,
and on level ground, it is easily worked by one man,

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VEGETABLE AND AGRICULTURAL SEEDS, ETC.

PRICES OF SOME LEADING ARTICLES BY THE POUND OR BUSHEL.

Beans. per bush.
Early Mohawk . . $7.00
Early China * 6.00
Early Yellow Six-w ecks . 6.00
Early Valentine - ; 6.00
White Marrow 5.00
Horticultural Pole é . 8.00
Large Lima : BEC . 13.00
Case-knifé : ; : - 10.00

Beets. per Ib
Early Bassano . 1°25
Early Turnip Blood . 1.00
Long Blood z 1.00
White Sugar. : : : ey 9 05)
Mangel Warzel Caeie
Mangel Wurzel, ‘Yellow Globe . Bae £5)

Cabbage.

Early York 2.50
Early Oxheart , 3.00
Early Wakefield ; 5.00
Mason’s Early Drumhead . 5.00
Stone Mason Drumhead . 6.00
Winningstadt 4.00
-Large Drumhead (American) - 4.00
Large Drumhead (imported) 2.00
Premium Flat Dutch ( American) 5.00
Green Globe Savoy oe ican) 4.00
Red Dutch ' A 4.00
Carrot.
Early Horn 1.50
Long Orange. 1.20
Large White Field 1.00
. Lone Yellow Alitringham . 1.25

Cauliflower.

Half-early Paris . 20.00
Le Normand per oz. 2.00
Walcheren per Ib. 12.00

Celery. per lb.
-White Solid 3.00
Red Solid 4.00
Boston Market . peroz. .50

Chinese Sugar=-cane. perlb. .50

Corn. per one hundred ears.
Darling’s Karly: Shelled, 5.00 bush. 8.00
Red-cob Sweet. Shelled, 5.00 - 4.00
Stowell’s Evergreen. Shelled, 5.00 4.00

Burr’s Improved Sweet. Shelled, 6.00 5.00
Cucumber. per Ib.

Early Cluster .-. . : : - 1.50
Early Short Prickly . ; ; » 1.50
Early White-spined . : . 41.50
Long Green : 1.50
Kohl Rabi. | 3c
Early White. : : Bt page Ally)
Piniple 3 f° : Bes en, BOO
Lettuce.
Early Silesia. 3 ‘ . » 2.50
Drumhead > OF ives ‘ . 2.50
White Cabbage , aes - 3.00
Large India. . onet - 5.00
Butter ‘ : Rieaa ee » 8.00
Melon (Water).
Mountain Sweet... : : ee eaO
Black Spanish . 3 : ° » 1.60
Mountain Sprout Pay a, 4.) at ee be. 2 o-DU

Melon (Musk).
Nutmeg .
Jenny Lind Early
Green Citron. ,
Large Yellow Musk .
Christiana
Large Cantelope
Cnion.
Large Yellow
Yellow Danvers
White Portugal
Large Red
Parsnip. '
White Dutch
Parsley. -
Extra Curled
Peas.
Early Dan 0° Rourke -
Early Emperor. :
Early Kent
Blue Imperial .
Champion of England
Missouri Marrowfat .
White Marrowfat E
Black-ey ed Marrowfat . g
Victoria Marrowfat .
Pumpkin.
Large Cheese .
Large Yellow Field .
Radish.
Scarlet Turnip . . : :
Early Olive-shaped ; - °
Long Scarlet 5 : :
Spinach.
Summer . : ; -
Winter, Prickly : :
Salsify.
Salsify
Squash
Early White Bush
Summer Crookneck .
Winter Crookneck
Boston Marrow .
Hubbard? = +
Tomato.
Karly Red, or Apple :
Large Smooth Red . ° 2
Lester’s Perfected . : :
-Large Yellow
_ Pear-shaped .
Turnip.
Early White Dutch . . :
Extra Early White-top ae oe
Red-top, Strap-leaf .
White-top :
Long White French .
Long Yellow French
Golden Ball. °
Yellow Aberdeen .
Yellow Swedish, or Ruta-baga
Purple-top Ruta-ba Ga “ta 5
Laing’s Improved Ruta-baga
White Sweet German...
Fine American Ruta-baga
Carter’s Imperial Hardy Swede

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Annuals, Sowing and Cultivation of . oe “SA Elies, Dagan S57 at oe er, 0 ee oe oe
Autumn Catalogue. . o 10: ilies Aneta Ss So 5 nies pee
Biennials and Perennials, Cultivation of » - 8 Madeira Vines es oe sw Oo oan ee
Choice Potatoes. . . 118 | MushroomSpawn ....- - ..-- -« « 3
Collection of Flower-Seeds, by mail - + 13} Novelties, Flowers,1870.. . . . .- .~ 116
Collection of aes and German Seeds . 84 | Novelties, Vegetables,1870.. . . - . 114
Clover-Seeds . . obs ss eo pS | Ornamental Pree@eeds.. . - es AES
Despatch of Orders. . . . $8| Potato Seed. ges Se 121
Directions for Cultivators of Flowers . . 5 Proportion of Seed to Land | 2d page cover
Execution of Orders . - 3 | Quality of Seed - . < «1. .« = a ae
Facilities for forwarding Seeds by mail. 13 Remitting Money. . . »- - »- -+ + + 38
Flower-Gardens, Plansof. . . . . . 11/|Riskinsending Money. . ... + - 8
Fruit-Seeds. . . . » 113 | Seeds and Bulbs, by mail. . ....
Great Inducements for forming Clubs; : 13 | Seeds for Hedge 2, sae eh ee!
Gladiolus, French Hybrid. ... . - . 122|Smilax. . iis or > 5
Gladiolus Lyonii. . ... . . . © 125 | Summer Flower-Garden . .'.-. .. Il
Hotbeds, Preparation of . . . - « 10 | Strawberry-Seeds.. . 9. 6 « « « » 118
Horticultural Books... . - »« « 128 | Tree-Seeds. . a ° wut: SAS
Italian Bees . . . . . . . . » « 126} To our Friends and Correspondents S60" at
Lawn Grass wae . . *. ° . . . . . 113 Tobacco-Seed . * . . . . . > . . 113
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scr 46" Greenhouse-Seedss i). 60) oC ee 1 Clef Ee eee Se a ho as

s¢ ¢¢ Ornamental Climbers. . . . . 73 | Vegetable Seeds... . +. « = = 86

“s. “ (Ornamental Grasse. 0 Fs, ..'%s 76 << “¢ by lb. or bush. . 3d page cover

Hardy Bulbs for Autumn Planting.

FURNISHED DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER.

PER DOZ.
Hyacinths, double, red, blue, and white, named sorts ; “ - 5 . $2.00 to $5.00

ie double, finest mixed, without names ‘ : ° - : :
ie single red, blue, and white, named sorts . ; : ‘ 3 - 2.00 “
. single mixed, without names . - - : :
Tulips, early single named sorts, fine, beautiful . ‘ > F 7 : = ao
st early single, mixed : é ; : é : ; . ‘ : . 50 *
2 double, fine named sorts . , . : 2% ; 50 **
re double, mixed varieties, large and awe: 5 : : . « ‘4 = ew
~ rose Byblemens, white, flaked with rose shades... . oan ye 1.00 “
ais violet Byb!amens, white, flaked with violetand purple. . . 1.00 *
- Bizarres, yellow, flaked and feathered with crimson, purple, and violet re"; (ok
¥¢ Parrot, fine mixed, very showy . : : : - : ‘ : ° oe
Polyanthus Narcissus, fragrant and beautiful . : : : . 3 : 1.50 “
Garden Narcissus, very fragrant and ornamental 2 : ; ‘ at ds
Jonquils, double and single. ; . : - : ; A : ° : ave.
Crocus, named sorts, and also mixed : : ; : ; ; . 4 ; 2 ->,
Crown Imperialis, red and yellow ; - +. uta - : ‘ m : 3.00 *“
Tris, English, Spanish, and other species : ; ‘ 3 4 rye cf rape, Wb
Lilies, various kinds and colors d : , : 4 . : ; : “ 2.00 *
Snowdrops, double and single ; ; “ : - : - x - : ou, “*
Mardy Gladiolus... 3° so» yc. js Sees anata :

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AUTUMN CATALOGUE

CONTAINING A LIST OF THE
Choicest Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Lilies, &c.,

With full and explicit directions for their culture.

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BULBS,

It also contains a BEAUTIFUL QGOLORED PLATE, and many other FINE ENGRAY-

It will be forwarded, post-paid, upon receipt of ten cents, to all applicants. Address,
WASHBURN & CO., Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass.