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GARDEN DICTIONARY

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HORTICULTURAL ESTABLISHMENT.

W. A. MANDA, SOUTH ORANGE, N. J.

- AUGUST 1, 1896.

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PRESS OF ANOREW-H. KELLOGG, 4007415 PEARL STREET, NEW YORK.

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- To My. PATRONS

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-In ‘presenti ing this “Sfth catalogue, — —

I beg to” ‘thank my numerous. patrons and ~ ; friends who have favored me with their com-

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ment: from the incorporated - ‘stock company —

of Pitcher & Manda, I wish to'state thatIl am.

-not in any way connected with - that firm, a

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Yours respectfully, -

A WO ‘MANDA.

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_ SOUTH ORANGE, ~NEW JERSEY.

visrrors.

I am pleased at we times to receive visitors. &

“who are interested in plants. of any description, and have a number of choice and rare subjects. which will repay any one coming even a tong se , distance to see. ~The Nurseries are situated ona = the D., Lo and W. R.-R., adjoining the depot 4 AS SOL. South Orange. -There~ are 83 trains daily, ~ so visitors will only have a few minutes to wait, trains. being - so frequent.” “There~are also electric cars from Newark to South Orange, connecting with the Penn. R. R. and Jersey~ City R- R. évery ten minutes. Taking it all _ ‘in allyit is the most accessible Nursery in the country, and-one. that contains ss Se ge 4/9 . largest collection: in America. : | in

FOR KIND OBSERVATION.

This, like my previous catalogues, is gotten up plain and inexpensive, giving all the in- formation possible, without exaggerating the article, or misleading the public in any way. It is a small book that will be appreciated by

the intelligent public for its briefness.

I am at all times pleased to hear from collectors or raisers of new varieties of plants, seeds, or bulbs with view of purchasing or

exchanging same.

If you are in need of a good Gardener or Assistant, write tome. I can recommend you

reliable men that I know personally.

If there is anything you want and do not see in the catalogue, send in your order for it just the same, and I will charge you the lowest

market price.

In sending your orders, kindly name some variety I may substitute in case I am sold out of the one you ask for, or give me the privi- lege to put equaily as good kinds. It will help me and give you just as good satisfaction.

Kindly recommend my house to your friends interested in horticulture. I will treat

them liberally.

Please Send in Your Orders Early.

2 W. A. MANDA,

SEASONABLE HINTS.

Time when Bulbs are ready for shipment.

August—Roman Hyacinths, Freesia, Narcissus, Allium, Jonquils, Anemone, Lilium candidum and Harrisii.

September—Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Callas, Iris, Japan L. longiflorum.

November—Spirza, Lilium auratum and others, Lily of the Valley.

In figuring how many bulbs a certain bed or part of same will take, ascertain the number of square inches, and allow as follows:

tL -Hyaecinth 2°" 4. to 35 square iuekes: 1 Tulip oy ang stpele, me OND 2G) 73 r Narcissus -) -- ter u2zo i i Snowdrop 1) ey tebe a T (Crocs “a eee Onn me es 1 Scilla otic ee ae EON i EMail y ~ 20) ego | ae OE OR = 1 Lily of the Valley to 2 iF

This will give you the amount of bulbs needed, while for general collection of Perennial plants, allow about one square foot for each plant.

Never try to force any bulbs before they are well rooted.

Plant or pot all your bulbs as early as possible, so that they will have ample time to get well rooted, and then they will produce good flowers.

Most of the failures come from too late planting.

Lily of the Valley is the only kind that can be forced without making new roots.

Best Soil for Forcing Bulbs.

5/10 good turfy loam ; 2/10 good rotten leaf soil ; 2/10 good rotten cow or sheep manure ; 1/10 sharp sand.

The whole well mixed together.

This mixture will suit any bulbs. Never use peat in your mixture or green manure.

Beds for Bulbs.

See that the bed is well drained, and the soil rich and not too heavy. All kinds of bulbs delight in light, warm soil, and winter over very much better than in heavy, wet ground.

Bulbs that should be more grown are Spanish and English Irises, Hyacinthus candicans, and collections of Daffodils and Lilies. ~ Crocuses planted in the lawn make fine show in the early spring without injuring the lawn; their leaves are cut with the first cutting of the grass. *

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Plant a lot of Narcissus among grass in meadow or underneath the trees where nothing would grow, and you will get a handsome show in the early season. Narcissus, especially the Poet’s Eye, are so cheap that they can be used for naturalizing.

Do not forget to plant bulbs among your shrubbery, they will give continuance of flower during the season. All tall growing plants are adapted for such purpose, such as Lilies, Hyacinthus candicans and Narcissus.

If you have a shady corner where grass refuses to grow, plant Lily of the Valley, and you will have a green plant, besides a show of flowers in May.

Hardy Lilies as a rule delight in rich, well drained, moist soil, with plenty of leaf soil. The bulbs should be planted at least six inches deep.

In potting or planting small bulbs of any kind, it is best to place them on a layer of sharp sand % inch thick, and then cover with soil. It .will prevent possible rotting.

When you plant more than one variety in a bed, select such that will flower at the same time, to make the bed attractive.

On the contrary, planting informally in borders, wild gardens and shrubberies, the selection should be so as to give as prolonged blossoming as possible.

During the Tulip craze in Holland, a single bulb of Tulip brought $3,000. Now, for that sum, I could furnish you one million of better Tulips than those sold in those days.

Most of the Herbaceous plants give best results if planted in the fall in September and October. Look over the list in this catalogue, and start an old-fashioned garden that will grow handsomer every year.

Pansies should be sown in August and September to get strong plants by the spring; same applies to Cineraria, Calceolaria, Primula, Forget-me-not and Cyclamen.

Lawns made in the fall give as good and many times better results than when made in spring. With our late fall the grass, if sown in August and September, has a chance to establish itself better, especially under deciduous trees. Manda’s Universal Mixture is as good as any and better than many.

If you want to enjoy fine Strawberries next June, plant in August or September. The Marshall is con- sidered the best variety in cultivation, and no one should be without it.

Plant in rows 18 inches aparf® and each row 3 feet apart.

Plant the pistillate varieties in alternate rows with the perfect ones.

4 W. A. MANDA,

SPECIAL OFFER

TO WHOLESALE BUYERS.

For description see other parts of this Catalogue.

LILIES.

Per 100

Harrisii, Eber? . TOROS, Tees. &, $5 oo

Ps 7 COB OLIME FL FES SIS 7 00

ge G POURED. Ae), ONS Sar 18 00

AS EELMEOULZ ty. See Be. 25 00 Longiflorum (Japan grown).

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$f O TOUS, UATE BI VAg. | 6 0O

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sf SLOTS: AA... AS ISIE Ss F260

Auratum ECOe Opis kitts eRe Ase eee T2 00

re g*towrE TBE F, SI, Ae 16 00

ss . BE te PHF. 46 TIA AS 25 00

Speciosum FREOS (Ge Povan teen ae 212 F206

s 9 to aioe! Garnet Ce 16 00

<€ EI FOIE ZN, MEL ee NS 25 00

zs album pot oF. 20! Ce2a Ne, Dae I5 00

“t a 9 tol: Gam, See 20 00

Candidum PE te Th we... GOs. 6 00

Collection of 4o varieties of Lilies for $9.50.

HYACINTHS.

Romans. White: tirst.sizeee Vector 2 coe eer ee $3 00 Prira‘selectedt Se re te: ote conte oe eee 3°75 Be Sera, ec. ee eee eee ere 3.25 Light pitta. cote cc aoe ean eee 22 od Menger Plc siitaaindend < sapios Sadninl . deutactedeg, a 3°25 FeO ee SS nl ahaa. » ae Stone Sane 4 50 ifalian white, oc 4. oso coeec Coe eee he se eee 2 75

Dutch Hyacinths.

For bedding, all colors mixed, single....... 2 80 - ZA es double... :<. 2 80 hy colors ‘separate..; . se tame s 3 00 For forcing, first size, selected, named.... g oo 4 second size » oe seis 32 CO

Miniature for forcing, separate colors........ 2 75

TULIPS.

Forcing or bedding, single mixed .......... I 00

ce - double 9S... 22.2 I oo Forcing, named, my selection.............. I 75 Bedding, ‘‘ ee 5 Sin sin ices ec Cee Late flowering, for bedding ~.........3. So ees

$42 60 160

45 55 65

95 145

95 135

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NARCISSUS.

Per roo. CMON. cat idone Ct Mic. curve. Maude Sica tes 2 75 Pomer wine, G2 OO OE OB, IO, ALTO. I 75 i Granditara sy)? G07 79 a8 ee, 2 00 PRBWOUBH fen, okt, 297 tA Be. I 15 SIGGION MOFStergds i2 Ui) Ue WF 20292 49 y mnXe) Polyanthus named, my selection........... 3 00 CROCUS. MTC) DCE ¢ a ake a ee ae Re oe 75 Blue OU rh Tia. TSS AAO go OT Ra ery eo go Pee SUROM ONS Lk. cowl 18k Vedbe GLA rhe 4 OPT ENING Gen. Cs ve ee es eub Hi Cy eA Lily of the Valley, selected pips............ I 75 Freesia,refracta alba, first size............ 150 = “s <4 mmammaerns 2 APM! 2 00 Heracles) WHE. .iccsdecese coe Beet I5 00 iris Spanish mixed... ..0..2525 2.2002 0 I 00 ‘* English Se oe Mash tw o Hea eee I 25 ' 3German “f. 422562f382 M1BY ore 8 co ‘« Japan Ses Nap grater hal dP AS oer ee ete IO 00 Snowdrops,'single. .......055 0. te es {I 25 oR Glatt eee cae eee SOR ee 3 00 Peonies, choicest varieties, mixed....... 18 00 BPP, AAD NVNGEL om nas rate? characte: eatat st cob oes Or eee g 00 4 QranmnOra.. co los. Pie. ES BOY I2 00 Gladiolus Colvillei alba.................... 75 Azalea Indica, best varieties.............. 45 00 ‘*« mollis, BB is bomen Vbidigt tit a attra ees 65 00 Rhododendrons, best hardy named........ II5 00

ESTIMATES.

Per 1,009, $22 50 I2 00 15 00

9 00

55 00

Qo ann ur °

10 00 I5 00

10 00 25 00

I will furnish gladly any special quotation on any quantity of goods in the horticultural line, which will favorably compare with any reliable firm for like quality, which is only one, and that ‘‘ The Very Best.’’

Do not buy any Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Trees, or

Shrubs before you consult my catalogues.

My General Catalogue will be sent to all applicants.

PLEASE ORDER EARLY.

6 . W. A. MANDA,

HY ACINTHS. |

The most important of all the bulbs in cultivation is the Hyacinth. Easy of culture, flowers of which could be had from January til May, the rich perfume and the wide range of colors which it embraces, besides the good lasting qualities, are the many virtues of this plant. The cost of the bulbs is so small that for a few dollars quite a collection can be procured. The mixed kinds for bedding are indispensable to every garden.

CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHUS.

The following list includes all the most desirable varieties, such as produce the largest bells or spikes and force readily. Great pains have been taken to include only the best and most distinct colors and shades.

Single Red. Each. . Doz. Amy, bright carmine, fine stripe.......... $0 10 $1 oo Baron Van Thuyil, rose color............... IO I 00 Chas. Dickens, rose, dark, extra........... 20 2 00 Fiance Royale, Jarcesextra. 220.2 ete ee se) I 00 Gen. Pellisier, carmine. very early......... 15 I 50 Gertrude, red, dwarf, fine spike........... IO I 00 Gigantea, light rose, large bells........... 10 I 00 La Reine des Jacinths, extra fine............ 15 I 50 Lord Macaulay, dark rose.................. T5 I 50 Lord Wellington, large, red... 07... . se 15 I 50 Norma, pale waxy pink, early, the best.... fe) I 00 Robt. Steiger, deep red, fine spikes ....... 15 I 50 Sullan, TOSS... cp ce cues oo eee eee Eee ae 15 I 50 Mubifiora;laree. rose. 720 ee a ee ewe 10 I 00 Von Schiller, dark red, large.............. 15 I 50

Single Pure and Blush White.

Alba maxima, very larsen). 7.5 2G ee 10 I 00 Alba superbissima, pure white, fine......... 10 I 00 Baron Van Thuyll, pure, early, for forcing... 10 I 00 Blanchard, large, pure white.............. I5 I 50 Grandeur a Merveille, bluish white, extra... se) I oo Grand Vainqueur, pure white.............. 10 I 00 Grand Vedette, pure, early, for forcing..... 10 I 00 La Belle Blanchisseuse, pure............... IO I oO La Grandesse, pure, the finest white....... I5 I 50 La Neige, the earliest of all............... 20 2 00 Madame Van der Hoop, pure, extra fine..... 15 I 50 Mina; pure white, fine’spikes. ..-.. 2.3... 15 I 50 Mont Blanc, pure white, large bells........ 15 I 50 Pavilion Blanc, pure white, good.......... 15 I 50 Queen Victoria, pure white...... my GE 20 2 00

SOUTH ORANGE, N. J. 7 Single Dark and Light Blue.

Each. TDhoz. Baron Van Thuyll, bright blue, compact.... $0 Io $1 oo Blue Mourant, dark blue, fine spikes....... 10 I 00 Charles Dickens, light blue, large bells.... 10 I 00 Couronne de Celles, fine porcelain, extra.... 15 I 50 Czar Peter, porcelain, extra fine variety... 15 I 50 Gen. Pellissier, clear blue, fine............ 10 1 00 Grand Lilas, porcelain, extra spikes........ 15 I 50 ‘« Maitre, dark porcelain bells......... 10 I 00 Grand Vainqueur, large, light blue.......... 15 I 50 King of the Blues, dark, extra fine.......... 15 I 50 Ea POyPOUSG, DGPCGIAIO doc nder ees cay «es 20 2 00 Leonidas, early, bright blue.............. 10 I oO Mary, dark, early, fine spikes........ eeu 10 I 00 Queen of the Blues, light blue.............. 15 I 50 Bitte PONE: wees waaese s ND Met ie i Blt oS I5 I 50

Single Yellow. Fleur d’Or, pure yellow. .........6... 00005 15 I 50 Heroine, pure yellow . gaijsaied. .v..... 20 2 00 L’Or d’Australie, very fine, large........... 20 2 00 ta Piuie d’Or, pale yellow, fine............ 15 I 50 Ida, pure, best yellow, fine spikes..... on 15 I 50 King of Holland, orange yellow, early...... 15 I 50

Double Red.

Bouquet Royal, fine rose................... 15 I 50 Bouquet Tendre, dark red, early, fine...... 10 I 00 Czar Nicholas, bright.rose . on... ace a aetna: 10 I 00 Grootvorst, rose, large bells............... 10 I oO Kolt-i-Noor, very large... ... . . deals ees 20 2 00 Pr sss PVR, Plies ES EY ee ci he 15 I 50

Double White. Anna Maria, purple centre, fine........... 10 I 00 Bouquet Royal, yellow centre.............. 15 I 50 Grand Vainqueur, pure white.............. 10 I 00 SRAMIONSO, CODY LNCS os. GF >, 2 te de pedis 15 I 50 La Tour d’Auvergne, pure white, early...... 15 I 50 La Virginite, creamy, with red centre...... 10 I oO

Double Blue.

Charles Dickens, violet blue, fine.......... 10 I 00 Garrick, dark early, large spike........... 10 I 00 Lord Wellington, dark blue................. 15 I 50 Eaurens hoster, larce Gark... f20.. exc aes 15 I 50 Rembrandt, bright large flowers........... IO Ir 50

Double Yellow. Bouquet d’Orange, rich orange color........ 15 I 50 See Citra) + ii PAIRS. WA MSE ed 10 I 00 POMRNG,; DRIGHE 25% JED BIO .o. .. A 20 2 00 Jaune Supreme, bright.................... 20 2 00 Louis d’Or, pure yellow...).0............. 10 2 00 RR LALS ois singe de wee 6s SOA 15 I 50

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EARLY ROMAN HYACINTHS. est adapted for early forcing, and can be easily had in flower from 1st December until spring. The spikes are graceful, and very useful for cut flower purposes.

Per doz. Per roo.

White, first size... HRY ise se oe.ee $0 45 $3 00 Bxtra selected 2NIDNA 220k Asi ee. dune 55 3°75 BMC. 6) O80... sun deans wa ee. SBS 45 295 Bicht Pik. 2)... 52 lye. Sose De 45 §525 Dark Pink: o. 4.40.05 » SAG Rs ae 45 gor Mellow Aa. s0e5 ey: 1d 43 Se, MRS SIRE: go 4 50 White lialtan. is... : See EAS | 60 3 00

Miniatur2 Hyacinths or Dutch Romans. These can be forced in the same way as the Early Roman Hyacinths any time after New Year's. Price, 30c. per doz. ; $2.50 per Too. Single, in the following colors: White, Red, Blush, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Yellow.

Hyacinths, Show Collections, Double and Single, My Selection.

Per 100

25 in 26 best named varieiies, ton. >: 2... eee $2 75

50 in 25 es con Sy ae ae eee ee 5 20

Too in 25 RS ne Oe date ee ao IO 0O 50 1H 50 ee oe aN Ebr 7 70

100 in 50 Ke a GER Sf 3b. oo eee 14 30 250 in 50 ee a Oe en acai eh | eee 27 50

Hyacinths for Bedding, Unnamed.

These will make a fine show in beds or borders. Per doz. Per 1oo.

Single white, pure or blush..... .... ... $0 55 $3 30 fF PEM nc bd 22k o st seeks SR eee 55 3 30 “s ROSGSe «6 suaehcie yh © Be cpceeebaa eeueae coma seen 55 3-320 “blie ‘lighter dark >. ose eee 65 3 85 ea CHOW... Syiele S nn 6 Saale eee 75 4 40 ‘« in above colors in equal portions... 65 Seis (* mixedsalPeolors.: 222% cee eee 50 3 00

Double white, pure or blush ............. 55 3 30 ‘“ blues habWor dark) S-.te-e ee 65 3 85 SO 6) SPOS... Sep eake: svcd, Sis acre meee cae mae 55 3 a0 SS 6 POG a4 ce Oe ek nd, c, a ee 27 ae 55 3 30 Fikinne OOP GLUON 20h train ocd ieee Des Gadi eee go 5 50 ‘« in above colors in equal portions. . 65 3 85 «« and Single, all colors mixed........ 45 275

) SEEDS.

Although I have enumerated only a few seeds that are used in the fall, I carry a complete stock, and can always furnish any kind desired, and in the very best strains obtainable. A more complete list of Flower Seeds, as well as Vegetable Seeds, etc., will be found in my Pocket Garden Dictionary, which will be sent to any address on application.

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TULIPS.

After the Hyacinths, Tulips are the general favorite with the public. They are unsurpassed for garden beds, while equally useful for forcing in pans or pots. The rich, gaudy colors of their large and handsome satiny flowers, representing all the rich shades of colors, are the show of parks and gardens and admiration of passers-by. Massed either in solid colors in design, or mixed all the colors together, they make as showy a bed as could be made with any bulb or plant. The price should certainly not prevent any one from using them freely, being very nominal, as the list will show. Tulips are exceedingly cheap this season and should be used largely.

Special price per 1,000 of any variety, on application.

Single Early Tulips.

Per doz. Per 100.

Artus, brilliant scarlet, fine .............. $o 20+ $1 00 Belle Alliance, scarlet..................... 25 I 50 Canary Bird, rich yellow, early............ 30 2 00 Garminars Hat tine, dariered .. ic. . ce saen es 20 I 00 Chrysolora, golden yellow, extra.......... 30 I 50 RNC MEA LOS PULUIK. c'. clen cc als « aiatire acorn ¢ 50 2 50 Couleur Ponceau, rosy crimson and white. . 20 I 00 Couleur de Cardinal, scarlet, dark.......... 25 I 50 Duchess de Parma, brown and orange..... 20 I 00 Duc Van Thol, common crimson........... 20 T oO ae BOE SCEUEONN Esc ‘anc a5 we 5 nun ie Ce 45 2 50

= Pe CS OMNCE sicko :d y:5 sta ix wi eee 20 I oO Joost Van den Vondel, rose and white....... 30 I 50 Keiserskroon, red, with yellow edge....... 40 2 00 La Reine, white, rose shaded............. 20 I 00 L’immaculee, pure white, good,........... 20 I oo Pottebakker, white, fine flowers........... 40 2 50 a scarlet, ae ee eS ee 40 2 00

A yellows tagic .yse-ot-viee<4dt 40 2 00 Proserpine, salmon pink, extra............ 70 4 00 Gueen Victoria, whittwzocash » -- socrrenie We 20 I 00 Roi Cramosie, bright crimson............. 20 I 00 Rosamundi Huykman, rose and white....... 40 2 00 Rose Grisdeline, soft rose.................- 35 ar SUDCMINGS MURET .atnes>niehoetracl oclP..s 50 75 Vermilion Brilliant, rich red................ 70 4 00 Yellow Prince, golden yellow.............. 30 I 50

Double Early Tulips.

Alba Maxima, fine, white.................. 30 2 00 Duc Van Thol, red and yellow............. 20 I 00 Duke of York, red, edged white........... 30 I 25 Imperator Rubrorum, very fine, scarlet..... 40 2 2 La Candeur, pure white, fine.............. 20 I 00 Murillo, white and pink, choice........... 45 2 75 Queen Victoria, carmine red............... 35 2 00 Rex rubrorum, scarlet, good............... 40 2°26

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TU LIPS—Continued. Perdoz. Per 100

Salvator Rosa, rose, very fine............. $0 50 $3 00 Tournesol, red and yellow........... .... 4o 2 00

be yellow, grand flower........ aes 65 4 50 Supétine;! nixed attac: a) weet 208. lite: EROS oliar

Singletediiccwke. Kew. strafiee. Bas: sake 20 I 10 {* pupellomE sxofisg. bilo cele daddia bazar 55 3,30 Si WhItés. 25-anf ara ois « zosktotast- etek 45 2.75 ‘fie. yellow andored .ifosd can: shteee -abe 20 I 10 ‘Sif BOSE. ersarh arses war gepaetee tapes) 'y 45 2 FS ‘tr “extra fine; mixed. allieolots: aie see 25 I 65 Doubleved oc). fx’. bya. hasse sikh epedeos 20 I 10 Py Clow; st 48, aes Soke eee Cees 25 I 65 ‘ofp RGIS. 0 setein hap odes) ep omien ec'rert 20 I Io Si 52501) 0) Semen eean SEM Nistan We A ORES AS yc 55 3 30 so ee Cllow.and ven “Noo ce oete ce - 20 I 10 << es extra dine INIXture. .. ...«ehodotens 25 I 40 s «6and.single, fine mixed... 2... tases 25 I 40 Parrot Tulips. Admiral de Constantinople, fine red......... 30 I 50 LuteaiMajor: yellows. cc seeker ae 30 I 50 Monstre Rouge Major, very fine, scarlet..... 30 I 50 Perfecta, yellow, Spotted reds5- 22a ae ee 30 I 50 Rubra et lutea, red and yellow............. 30 I 50 Late Tulips. Bizarres, choice mixed’. 22 25 I 40 Byblooms, best mixture ......... ........ 45 rhuais Breeders, choice mixtures, eee dele aoe 45 eas Gesneriana, scarlet fine................... 30 2 50

NARCISSUS.

Too much cannot be said in favor of the already popular Daffodil, only to say, plant more and you will want more of these elegant and useful flowers, that can be used for any purpose. Narcissus is perhaps the easiest of all the bulbs to grow, not particular as to soil or situation, and will form a mass very quickly. The Polyanthus Narcissus are not hardy, but are very useful for early forcing. ‘The Daffodils, single and double, can be used either for planting out or equally as well for forcing. .

Narcissus— Daffodils—Single Flowered.

Per doz. Per roo

Alba simplex odorata, white................ $o 50 $3 00 Bicolor Empress, splendid trumpets........ 3.00 20 00 ‘« Emperor, large flowers....0.....4.. 300 20 00 ‘< ~ Horsfeldii, very fine, large ......... I oOo 7 50 Bulbocodium, yellow, dwarf............. be 50 3 00 Golden Spur, early, large, yellow.......... 100 . 600

Incomparable, yellow.............0. “- dedi 40 2 00

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NARCISSUS—Continued. Per doz. Per roo

ERE Poe x dias ag 4 Cate eis So gn. ! Oy 2 NRIBTTNUTS oro Sai ales wy a ai cl rake Crane 50 3 00 SS SULT L/L Un ae dole eat emis Mey Dol 50 3 00 UST ELOLLE CC i li Sm Aa Me Ze Sa 50 2 75 RENIN oe sis te < wha. die Ue t 50.10 00 gonguns. sinmle yellow... ...cscvsunseccese 25 I 00 Pee GampPerneneS, 1G... was cc es cuee as 25 I 00 Daffodils, Double Flowered. Alba plena odorata, white.................. 30 I 50 incomparable, pure yellow .:...2....3..... 4o 2 00 Orange Phenix, white and orange.......... 50 3.00 Silver Phoenix, white, fine................. i 50° ‘10 66 Von Sion (true), best for forcing........... 50 2 Fe

Polyanthus Narcissus.

Burora, fine large yellow... c..ceccscenswes I 00 7 50 Gloriosa, white and orange............... 75 5 00 Grand Monarque, white.................... 75 5 00 BSP OMIGN Cl ONS VEUOMT wows: sinha cle: arenienpiiens I oO 7 50 Her Majesty, white and yellow............ 40 2 00 Ree UDPEMG., VE LON, .. 5 5 5).0,0 Seg, e55 se ah ae I 00 7 50 Pa eeCMONPORE, MELLOW, oo ce as o's se as 5 cua 40 2 00 Parsurprise, ne WHItG. 2. 2 eck oe as Reece 40 2 00 MECN MIGKN EL MEMO: 15 co c/e cinin civ iw s-wre ten eee 40 2 00 SIMON General, WiIte: so) occas n> oleae 75 5 00 Totus albus (Paper White), fine early...... 20 I 75 c grandiflora, large flowers........ 25 2 00 Chinese Sacred Lilies.......... each 15 cts.. I 50 1000

CROCUS.

One of the earliest of spring harbingers, pushing their showy fiowers sometimes through the snow as early as March. A very pleasant effect is produced by planting Crocuses among the grass on the lawn, where they will produce a brightly colored carpet with the advent of spring. Some of my bulbs produced 20 to 30 flowers

last season. - Per 100 Per 1000

Yellow Mammoth Bulbs .................... $1 50 $12 00 MOISE BIZE. 0 fee cca e cet OO BHO . I 25 9g 00 OO BOBQZE. ce det crises crbeaerceeecenl go 6 50 Mixed, albbiue:...-..... BiH As BA 50 4 00 “S “*tstriped. . - 2 eee STRAND. NI SN 50 4 00 OOTP NITC, «oa cs 32 6.005 b ioe EO 50 4 00 Sep OPOLOT Sc eciedecedtacedauececea we 40 3 00 Blue. Albion, large dark purple................- 50 4 50 Baron von Brunnow, dark.............-5+-- 50 4 50 General Havelock, very large purple........ 50 4 50 Non plus ultra, fine purple.............06.- 50 4 50 Purpurea grandiflora, large..............4.. 50 4 50 Rembrandt, purple with blue.............. 50 4 50

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Pertoo Per 1000 Caroline Chisolm, finest white............. $0 50 $4 50 Glothiot:silver, very fine 2a: ccs wc ene 50 4 50 E*InnOGOnGe 4 eee cee eee ee see 50 4 50 Mammo sei eee eee eee hee aise 50 4 50 Mont Blane; very lagxeis. Toe. See eae 50 4 50 Queen Victoria... cee tec. : ee oes 50 4 50 SnGwilakese ee eee ce, . gen eee ae 50 4 50

Striped and Variegated.

AlbION fimeSStRIpe@)s. << = 5.0 ase epee eer 50 4 50 ARGUS, VATIC@ALCO Sire ces ogee ne 50 4 50 La Majestueuse, large striped.............. 50 4 50 Lord Palmerston, large striped.... ........ 50 4 50 Sir Walter Scott, white striped............. 50 4 50 Versicolor, variegated ....... BIRR YL 2. . 50 4 50 Cloth of Gold)... oo 56k. oso ee 50 4 50

VARIOUS BEAUTIFUL AND INTER- ESTING BULBS.

Each. Per doz.

Allium neapolitanum, fine white............. $o 05 $0 50 «Molly luteum, bright yellow.......... IO 75 Alstroeemeria, various kinds, 7520-2 «se 25 2 50 Amaryllis Belladonna, rose.................. 20 2 00 ce fOrmesissima, Ted. =o A eee 20 2 00 ss lutea (Sternbergia) yellow.......... 10 I 00 ““ hybrids, choice vars.......... sa 60 6 00 -- longtiolia; Tose. 9c c ets nee 25 2 50 é éé alba; white 40) apuceene 25 2°50 ke purpurea (Vallota), scarlet........ 25 2 50 Anemone coronaria, choice mixed.......... 05 25 ée ee Geiible. at 1 cea here 05 25 é fulgens, bright scarlet, j.accahs =, 05 50 Anthericum Liliastrum major, white.......... 20 2 00 Apios tuberosa, yellow ..................-. Io 75 Arum sanctum (Black Calla), black......... 30 3 00 Babiana. iine- mixed. coo: s « < Meer IO I 00 Bausingaultia baseloides.................... 25 2 50 Bloomeria aurea, yellow......... ....5.... 15, I 50 Brodiza capitata, various kinds........... 05 50 Bulbecodtum Vern. ioc s-) Baca ss oR ee 05 30 Calla ethiopica (Calla Lily), white ......... Is). jng6 “ “ ‘Little Gem,” dwarf......... 20 2 00 Calochortus, various kinds... ............ 1O 75 Ghionodoxa, Luciliz..2 20... .-8 5 ee 05 30 Colchicum, mixed.) : {e746 .. 22. 4% oe. eee 10 50 Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley), SHONS CLOW... 2... - ss eee 05 25 Convallaria majalis aurea striata............. To 60 “6 <¢-* "POSGa tee. . koe te eee IO 60 sé + <flore pleno. -. 2 Soe nues se) 60 - ‘« alba grandiflora (new)..... 15 I 50

“e sAPONICA, see. eee eae ee 50

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BULBS—Continued.

Each. Per doz. Crocus (see page I1).

Crown Imperial (see Fritillaria).

Cyclamen persicum giganteum album. ........ $o 20 $2 00 C. persicum giganteum roseum .............. 20 2 00 “6 ee PUTTIN. < te,ce sono ta 20 2 00 “ é REGS en ie ok or cea I5 I 50

Daffodils (see page 10).

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding Heart)....... 15 I 50

Eranthis hyemalis, yellow.................. 05 30

Erythronium americanum, yellow............ 05 50

ae albidom, credriny £28 ake 10 50

té Higanteum; resets SIRs. IO 50

é¢ UeNSCaNiS aa i ee eck. ce 05 30

“ " Pupuved. .. .< mance. 05 30

é - WOSEA crane namics cre 05 30

‘ “ WHREG Hr ee cece cine 05 30

Eucharis amazonica, pure white............ 25 2 50

Freesia Leichtlinii major, yellow............ 05 40

eomy Feltdcla dild, Wihltelc ss. s eer es ee 05 30

ef - MIAMMIMOUD 2 esau clere 05 40

Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial)...... 15 I 50

Galanthus Elwesii (Giant Snowdrop)........ 05 50

a nivalis, “whiter. i <h.ce. 2 a, aah 05 25

ve $f ay 0] ER ee ae nm eR ane td ehh AN 05 35

Ryaenmhirs Ganticans? ai sista. ttl eee 05 50 RS other vars. (see pages 6, 7, 8.)

Iris Anglica (Eng. Iris) fine mixed......... 05 40 Paced Ph OMS eC Wit} ts) fel aie wftece «lesan Vaperats 50 5 00 *< Hispanica (Spanish Iris); fines...0.. 755. 05 30 SAA MICTIGd ATC ISDCCLES. 00. sa titrtyes-: taps. « 15 I 50 Loren (Hew); Very LN) \)5 iia fais ooo 35 3 50 ‘« Marie (Helene), new, grand.......... 35 3 50 SeREUGHIAd.. PULDIO.. | Qe cs. ne es 20 2 00 a he Krelagei, purple........ capstee 20 2 00 “Sari Nazarena (new),fine—-.>s0.5-5...- 35 3 50 ee Tousidtd (tie Black Oise se teresa. ss 25 2 50 MWURTOSda tare alld CUrIOUS..+7 7. coece 15 I 50 ‘« Other vars. see Herbaceous Plants,

Ixia hybrida, choice mixed colors........., 05 50

Lachenallia, in varieties.................- se) I oO

Leucojum estivum, white.................. 10 I 0O

Ss YORUM, -PUurpleses dpaaeiiters as rlee 10 I 00

Lillum. See page 28.

Montbretia crocosmeflora...............,.. — 05 50

cf Ks Bouquet parfait ..... 10 I 00

‘ sé Etoile de Feu,...... Lo 75

Muscari botryoides alba, white.............. 05 25

s “4 coerulea, blue............ 05 25

Abr oS MNONSINOSUIMYS. Dl wie fey ars @ psiai oycle TS ce 05 4o

io oplumespm,; bluehlisitke ~-lsiebo 1d 9s ype 05 40 Narcissus. See page 10,

Marine SammiensSiSiias:s 0 GO ads ss «al. seid ipsa 25 2 50

‘+ Forthergilli major (rare),............- 75 7 50

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BU LBS—Continued. : Each. Per doz.

Ornithogalum arabicum, white... .......... $0 70 So 7 ce umbellatum, white ............ 05 50 Oxalts BOWICL 2OSG: 6 ero ee 05 25 <<. Mie, VAnIOUSICOLOhS.), 14. 34.2 eee 05 20

Ranunculus, French, fine double, mixed, Choice varieties ne. Sas 05 25

a Persian, fine double, mixed, DESC IKMROS Senin: te ree aes 05 25 Richardia ethiopica (White Calla).... .... 15 ee ‘s alba maculata, yellow............. 20 2 00 Scilla bilgawolset no. oo sis oe ee 05 25 ov SIDER ANIC S ae. = tons rad con aad 05 25 Schizostylis coccinea, scarlet .............. IO 75, Sparaxis, finest mixed colors.............. 05 25 Spireajaponica, whites: og. 2 6 wae ce ss cas IO I oO gs os compacta multiflora,........ 12 7.25 ss) SASTHDOIMES, white... 5 659.5 eee - I2 IL 25 6 ws floribunda, fine, new..... 25 2 50

‘« For other varieties see Herbaceous

Plants.

Sternbergia lutea, yellow.................. 10) I 00 Tigridia grandiflora, red... or os a cares 10) I 00 a -S alba: white. 2°. yee IO I 00 ‘sMipavonia, yellowsu.... 5. -: see Ree 10 I 00 Rem GDSCA; TOSC. 2 te oe oe ic ak eee 25 2 50 Tritium erectum, purple.) ce... ase 10 I 00 ac cco Calbum: swhites: rap cee Io I 00 s° “grandiflornm;whitess.-. 2.2.0 ee 10 I 00 “c: cnivale “fesh:color:-— ae. >: oe I5 I 50 cc SPECUTValUM, Ted:-. ). oe eee ee 15 I 50 ce Sessile, eds 7. hee ae eaee eee IO I 00 Tritoma Uvaria grandiflora, red.............. 15 I 50 Tritonia, fine mixed colors................ 05 40 Vallota purpurea, scarlet, fine.............. 25 2 50

ORCHIDS.

These are undoubtedly the coming flowers, and every greenhouse or conservatory should have at least a few of these floral gems. They are of easy culture, and will grow in ordinary greenhouse or conservatory together with other common greenhouse plants, such as Geraniums, Fuchsias, etc. Most of the varieties can be grown in baskets or on blocks, and suspended from the roof, and thus they do not utilize any bench room. Orchids, when in bloom and kept in cool places, will last from four to ten weeks in perfection, so that any one | having a small collection of Orchids will have some plants in bloom all the yearround. Amateursintending starting to grow Orchids should write for my Pocket Garden Dictionary and Catalogue, where a full list of the different varieties, together with cultural directions, will be found.

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FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC.

I have a large and varied stock of these, of the kinds which are best suited to this and other climates, where great extremes of temperature are experienced, and where it is very necessary to plant only the hardiest varieties. In my Spring Catalogue will be found a full list, containing all the best kinds, to which I respect- fully invite your attention.

CHOICE FLORISTS’ FLOWER SEEDS.

For Immediate Sowing.

From my personal experience I know the great impor- tance of purity and high grade of stock. Therefore, I make it a special feature to handle only the very best strains. Purchasers may have every confidence in the quality of the seed I offer, and in ordering should send for the best quality.

PANSIES.

Below you will find a list of the very finest of show pansies of incomparable size, beauty and luxuriance, especially my finest mixture.

In this mixture I have spared no pains in securing the finest strains and mixing carefully, only using those which I knew would give the best results. For size, coloring and abundance of flowers, this strain has no equal. They do best in summer in a cool, moist situation. Highly recommended for indoor culture in the winter.

Show.

Per pkt Manda’s finest mixture, extra selected strain......... $o 50 Extra fine choice mixed, good useful mixture........ 25, Ordinary mixture of standard varieties.............. rae) Odier, extra choice large blotched flowers. ....... 25 Cassier,; very larve flowered, fihe................. 25 OTOTI MSP SSEt Gets syne @SG) 0 Fo en re 50 Superb mixture of the Odier, Cassier and Bugnot’s strains. 25 English choice mixture for general purposes....... 25 French fine strain of choice and bright colors...... 25 Trimardeau, or Giant Pansies, enormous flowers, extra. 25

One packet of each of the above Io kinds for $1.85. Bedding.

These differ from the above in their flowers being smaller, but they are produced in greater profusion. They form bushy plants covered with bloom, and are better adapted for bedding, as the color of the flowers is mostly solid in this class, and they are therefore better able to stand the sun than the fancy forms of the Show Pansies.

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PANSIES—Continued. : Per pkt.

Cliveden, purple ) ( $o 15

es white t excellent varieties for bedding 4 15

ta yellow } L 15 Azure’ Bite “chotee?‘extra firte 2 0), O2 INS Ieee. ae 15 King of the Blacks (Dr. Faust), very dark variety..... 15 Black Blue (dark blue)? fine 'stramr sos 2 0 eee 15 Snow Queen, candidissima, delicate satiny white... 15 PrghiBie, Sky-Dinic Marrenes.. +o. cv cece nie cee 15 LordsBeacensheldjwery eitective 7’: !o-30 2s. ee 15 Red Shadesimmetiextracitess. 2 awe os ee 15 Yellow, fine rich color for bedding ................ 15 Pure White, good form and clear color............. 15 Gold Margined, splendid variety ................... 15 Silver edged (Atropurpurea albomarginata), charming... 25 Violet margined with white, extra fine................ 15 Choice mixture of Bedding Pansies, best varieties. 15

One package of each of the above 16 varieties for 1 75 One packet of each Show and Bedding kinds, 26 packets, fegiun. zi. Satis eh? Begeied? Ya:% 3 25

CYCLAMEN.

These are among the most beautiful winter and spring flowering plants for the greenhouse.

Not only are the flowers very beautiful, but the leaves are very ornamental. ‘The flowers run in shades from pure white to dark red.

Per pkt

Persicum giganteum, finest mixed.................. $o 50 2 = album.’ * "Pure witite... . £27 2... 50

“é atrorubrum. Dark red.......... 50

2 “ roseum superbum. Extra fine... 50

Ke sanguineum. Darkestred...... 50

“s “e Choice mixture... ...s..e eee des 50 One packet of each of the above 5 varieties for... 2 00

CINERARIA.

One of the most beautiful spring flowering plants for greenhouse or conservatory decoration.

When well grown the flowers measure about two inches across, and cover the plant with a mass of bloom. Sow in late summer in a light compost. When large enough, transplant in small pots, and shift as required. They do best when kept in a cool place, and will do well in a frame protected from the frost.

Per pkt.

Hybrida Grandiflora. Large-flowered. Choice Mixed. $0 50 é< ée Nana. Dwarf. Fine Strain.... 50

«¢ Plenissima. Double. Choice mixed....... I 00 Manda’s mixture of the three Strains.................. 50

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CALCEOLARIA.

Beautiful plaints for greenhouse and conservatory decoration.

The curious pocket-shaped flowers are borne in the greatest profusion during the spring andsummer. ‘They vary greatly in color ; some are self-colored, while others are beautifully spotted and blotched. Sow in late summer in shallow pans ; transplant in thumb pots and shift as required. They like a cool situation, and will do well in a frame protected from frost.

Per pkt

Grandiflora, large flowered, fine strain............. $o 50

ee Pumila Compacta, dwarf, self-colored.... 50

a Tigrina, tigered or spotted, choice mixed, 75

Tz ‘© Pumila Compacta, dwarf......... 75

“ Striata, new, striped, extra fine......... 50 Rugosa (shrubbery or bedding) the true bedding

WARICLY. «), on a MOR CE OR Mes» Fey dPE ER: eee wee 25

Manda’s Choice Mixture of the above................ 50

PRIMULA (Primrose).

One of the finest winter flowering greenhouse plants. The list below contains only the finest strains procured from the greatest specialist in Europe. Sow in early summer in shallow boxes or pans. When large enough, plant in small pots and shift as required. They enjoy _ rather a cool position, and will do wellin a frame protected from frost.

Per pkt Primula Chin. fimbriata rubra, red. ................. $o 50 fi ge ‘« alba, white, excellent strain.. 50 ye ¥ . ‘¢ magnifica (Williams)..... 75 ‘s ‘¢ fringed, finest mixed, first CAE ee ee as a ang 50 ss oe ‘¢ filicifolia, finest mixed....... 50 £ o ‘« — globosa, s° Peis 6s ole 50 ‘£ ee ‘sl pl, double white, pure. ..., 75 ce K a mR SCENES) i yo cep 75 a a 5 ee CHitasOu |. dB. a « 75 ‘§ Be cs y ‘« best mixed.... 75 - cs ‘* Manda’s finest mixture of the ADOVE .. 2.2...,. oastiiW zenrd » 50 ‘« Auricula, fine, half hardy, perennial....... 25 ‘« — Cashmeriana (capitata), quite hardy......... 25 ‘* Obconica, excellent for pots and bouquets. . 25 ‘« — Elatior. (veris), first quality, large flowered, SEGUE CelN ae: are” vis awatlin nee’ sce! fe) “s a Duplex (Hosein Hose), very beautiful, 10 Es ts gold-laced, charming varieties..... 10 ‘« Verticillata, new, golden-flowered, green- hovsenplantiany $6.03:600).wa aha) en. 50 ‘« Vulgaris, the true Yellow English Primrose, 10

One Packet of each of the above for............. 6 50

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MYOSOTIS (FORGET-ME-NOT).

This beautiful little plant is too well-known to need any description. It does best in a cool, moist place, and can be used for spring bedding or winter flowering. The flowers, when cut and placed in water, will grow just as well as if on the plant.

Per pkt Alpestris (Forget-Me-Not), blue................... $0 I0 2 Alba; "pure witttes oe oe. . os ee eee 10

= Robusta grandiflora (Elisa Fonrobert), large HOWEDIGES ©... oc ee ee 15 me ae Albay wittte..0.0.%. .. ccs a 15

uc Victoria, dwarf, sky-blue flowers, the best TOR OL ICUMCRE cite e «+cat eee 15 ac i Alba: pure *witites mew 22. <<... = 15 Rupicola, porcelain, quite dwarf, excellent for pots, 20 One package of each of the above 7 varieties for 75

GRASS SEEDS.

(PRIcE SuBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES.)

This short Jist comprises the best and leading kinds for making a beautiful lawn.

Manda’s Universal Lawn Seed Mixture.

This lawn grass mixture is composed entirely of the finest quality of fine leaved dwarf-growing grasses, in such proportions as will enable it to withstand theextreme heat of our summers. The grasses which compose this

mixture are extra well cleaned, so that all weeds are _

excluded, leaving nothing but the pure, clean seed.

I recommend four bushels to the acre. It is necessary to sow the seed very thick to get the most pleasing result —that is, a good lawn.

The best time to grow grass seed is in the spring or about the latter part of August. I prefer the spring. The success of establishing a good lawn depends much on the season and the condition of the ground at the time of sowing. A light raking in will protect the seeds greatly. Rolling, however, is at all times indispensable, and should any weeds appear they should be eradicated.

Per qt. Pk. Bush. Manda’s Universal Lawn Seed Mixture.. $0 25 $1 25 $4 50

Central Park Lawn Grass Mixture...... 20: 1245 05, 90. Pasture Grass Mixture................ 2°25 Per lb

Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stolonifera).......... $0 20 English Rye Grass (Lolium Perenne)............... II Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pretensis)....... ........ II Re 4 ee 4 choice .. 2.425 15

Red Top Grass (Agrostis vulgaris)................. I5 as ‘| ») (Fancy recleaned.. Simian ts pte 25 Clover,. white. boca esdden... .2oh ghee 30

Any other Grass or Clover at market price. Special prices given on large quantities or for any other variety not mentioned here.

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Greenhouse Flowering Plants.

I havea very large and varied collection of these, and have listed in my Spring Catalogue only the very best and most popular varieties. I can supply any other varieties not listed, and will be pleased at any time to quote special prices on application.

I have recently made large importations, adding many fine varieties to my large and varied collection of hard and soft wooded plants, such as Ericas, Acacias, etc., in the best varieties.

STRAWBERRIES.

Strawberries do best planted on new rich ground with plenty of manure worked into it, and having a sunny southern exposure.

Plant in August or September, so as to give the plants plenty of time to root well before cold weather sets in. They will produce a good crop of fruit the following season. The list I offer below comprises the very finest varieties.

The best early, medium and late sorts have the letters eé, m and / before the names. The letter # after the name signifies Pistillate varieties. These sorts should never be planted together.

Per doz. Per too.

Z Belmont, rich, red fruit, fine............ go 50 $4 OO e Bubach’s No. 5 (), very large, fine...... 50 3 50

Chas. Downing, good medium size........ 50 3 00 mCumb. Triumph, productive and fine...... 50 5 50 / Gandy, large crimson berries............ 50 Phas is m Greenville (2) (new), sweet rich flower.... 50 4 00 e Haviland (f), very prolific, good.......... 50 B50 messie, very large and productive........ 50 3 00 e Lovett’s Early, medium size, prolific ...... 50 3 00 m Marshall (new). The best variety grown. 60 4 00 é Michel’s Early. One of the earliest vars.. 50 3 50

Mary (new), very large productive....... I 00 5 50

Princess, large, well formed berries...... 50 4 00 2 Falry, Ne Standard NaATety isi 0):,-)2s «s\'vie; » 50 3 00 2 Parker Earle, the most productive variety. 50 4 00 / Shuckless, medium size, richly colored... 50 4 00 mSharpless, the best of old kinds.......... 30 Teno mTimbrell (new), very large and fine....... 50 4 00

The Two Best Berries.

Mary. Fine, robust grower, producing

an extraordinary crop of large berries

of fine form and color, and having a

GOUeTOUS MEEVONS Sere re ess cece dacen I 00 5 50 Marshall. Without doubt the finest berry

in cultivation for the northern climate.

Berry very dark rich crimson flesh of a

delicious flavor, plant vigorous grower

Budi very productiverc.... th... . aa. 60 4 00

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SPECIAL PLANTS FOR WINTER FLOWERING.

Roses.

Ican still supply fine strong plants of the following varieties, out of 2-inch pots, at $2.00 per dozen, $12.00 per 100; or extra strong selected, out of 3 or 4 inch pots, at $2.50 per dozen; or $16.00 per too. Bride, Bridesmaid, Catherine Mermet, Cusin, Madame de Watteville, Madame Hoste, Meteor, American Beauty, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Mrs. P. Morgan, Perle des Jardins, and many others.

Carnations. Iam growing a large lot of plants for winter flower- ing, and can supply the following in fine, strong, healthy plants from open ground.

Per doz. Per 100. Bridesmaid, large, rich pink ............. $3 00 $18 oo Daybreak; fest Wale... wechnas on ee 2 00 I2 00 Heien Keller, variegated, new, fine....... 300 18 00 Lizzie McGowan, pure white; the best.... 1 50 g 00 Mme. Diaz Albertini, bright light pink..... 2 00 I2 00 Meteor (new), brilliant crimson.......... 3 00 18 00 Portia, SCARCE (as 2. is oe Upon eae eee eee ae I 50 g 00 SWECIDFIEK, pill k, IEW. o..jakes ts eee 3 co I8 00 Storm King (new), snow white, very fine.. 3 00 18 00 Wm. Scott, bright pink, one of the best... 2 00 I2 00 My assortment of best kinds............ 2 00 I2 00

Any other varieties of Carnations at market prices.

Violets.

Every one haying a greenhouse or a sash frame will want to grow some violets. ‘The stock is plentiful, but the great difficulty is to procure plants clean from dis- ease. I grow a fine lot of plants from a stock that never was forced, and in new ground, and therefore hope to have my plants as healthy and fine as they are at present writing.

Per doz. Per 100. Farquhar, superior to Marie Louise...... $3 00 $18 oo California, fine single flowers ............ 2 00 I2 00 Marie Louise, the best variety............ 2 00 I2 00 swanley, wwittber cca <nce ier > sb cheee ieee 2 50

Azaleas.

There is no greenhouse shrub that gives such satis- faction as a good plant and variety of Azalea. The fol- lowing dozen varieties are the cream of the Azaleas, while I offer well furnished plants set with buds at the following low prices. Plants g-10 inches in diameter, 75 cents each, $7.50 per dozen; 10-:2 inches in diameter, $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen; extra large 12-15 inches in diameter, $1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen, Extra large specimens, price on application.

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AZALEAS—Continued.

A. Borsig, pure double white.

Madame Van der Cruyssen, semi-double, bright rose. Sigismund Rucker, lilac rose and white.

Bernard Andrea Alba, double white.

Deutsche Pearl, very early double, pure white. Imperatrice des Indes, large double rose, edged white. Souv. de Prince Albert, double white and lilac.

Dr. de Moor, double, intense rose.

Empereur de Bresil, rose and white, large, double. Cocarde d’Orange, fine double, orange red.

Simon Mardner, very deep pink, shape of a Camellia. Varveana, a very large double, rose and white.

And many other kinds.

Lilac for Forcing.

Fine strong plants, especially grown for forcing, with

good buds. Each. Per doz. @harles' Ko!ld. pvi2eCedAaks A 008d. aad . to 75 $7 50

Genistas.

Of this very useful greenhouse shrub, I have a large stock, and can furnish fine plants that will give a fine show of their golden flowers, at prices from 50 cents to $s each, according to the size of the plant.

Besides this I have hundreds of various stove and greenhouse flowering plants, a special list of which I will send on application,

GREENHOUSE FOLIAGE PLANTS.

This is a class of plant which is becoming more popular every day. Their fine and delicately marked foliage and graceful habit make them great favorites. There is nothing equal to a house filled with a collec- tion of these plants. I have a very large and varied collection, and will at all times be pleased to furnish any information or prices of them, and would refer you to my list given on pages 69 to 73 of my Spring Catalogue.

Garden Requisites, Insecticides, Fertilizers, Pots, Tools, and Horticultural Books.

Iam able to furnish at the lowest prices, and at all times, a full line of the above, and a full list will be found on pages 100 to 103 of my Pocket Garden Dic- tionary, published this spring, and which will be sent to any address, postpaid, on application.

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HARDY PLANTS. For Planting in August to October,

The following list comprises the very best hardy Perennials in cultivation in our climate. These plants are gaining strong favor year by year, for they are inexpensive ; once planted, live forever, increasing in size and beauty. It is not generally known that Hardy Plants do as well, and most kinds do better, when planted in the fall, when the plants get rooted and established in their new quarters, and give a fine show the first spring, thus saving one season.

These are the old-time favorites found in every old- fashioned garden—plants that have been neglected for a number of years, but which of late are receiving again the proper recognition due them on account of their many good qualities.

In the first place, they are inexpensive plants, not only in their original cost, but considering that, when once planted, they grow and increase from year to year, while the cost of maintenance is very slight.

With a good assortment of Hardy Perennials, a con- tinuous show of flowers can be kept from the early spring until the frost cuts down all vegetation. Witha judicious selection of these plants, not only can flower beds and borders be made attractive, but when proper kinds are chosen the ponds and marshes can be turned into an admiring object. Barren rocks and sand hills alike can be made beautiful, while, if planted in an informal, careless way, the pleasing effect of a wild garden is produced.

I would be pleased to make collections for sunny or shady places, dry, wet, sandy or clay soils, for rock- works, borders, wild garden, or any other purpose, at $2.50 per dozen ; $18 per hundred.

Each.

Achillea Millefolia rubra, pretty rose colored flowers . $0 20

‘« serrata plena, ‘‘ The Pearl.” Pure white... 15

‘¢ tomentosa, fine for rockwork, yellow....... 20 Agrostemma coronaria (Rose Campion). Pink

HOWELS. . :.7, cosse eee ee a >. soe 20 Althea rosea (Hollyhock). Single, extra fine

MATICtICn a Bi oSes4gm OP. - peat 20

es ‘« fine double varieties. All colors.. 25

Alyssum saxatile compactum, yellow flowers, early... 15

Anemone Japonica, flowers, beautiful rose... ..... 20

“ o alba, a white form of the above.. 20

_ Hs rosea, a beautiful pink variety... 28

‘s Pennsylvanica, pretty white flowers...... ; 15 Aquilegia hybrids, finest assorted. The very best

VATIRUIGS. «oo ome: Shia ee or 20

ot vulgaris alba, white flowers, useful....... 15,

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HARDY PLANTS—Continued. Arabis albida (Rock Cress), fine TOCH PIANC... cv asia Armeria Maritima (Sea Pink), pretty rose flowers. .. ‘« gephalotes, a very beautiful variety........ «« plantaginea, broad foliage, rose flowers .... Artemisia pontica, well adapted for carpet bedding. . Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed), orange red AO WETS Futana. Hania List wterwe rh: eamniononit - - Aster Nova Angliz, purple with orange centre...... ‘““ Many varieties for wild gardens. The best SOGES.... ac cpeevach.qweribay. orice se HY + > Campanula (Harebell) Carpatica, bluebell-shaped AOWETS actoaynk- ont omied eunson & c grandiflora, large, deep slate blue ..... ce persicifolia, flowers pale blue, useful.. .. “ ss alba, a white variety........

Cassia Marylandica (Senna), yellow flower...... ...

Clematis Davidiana, erect habit, blue flowers........ “Stans, similar to above, flowers white.....

Clematis, other varieties, see Vines.

Coreopsis lanceolata, bright golden flowers, excellent, we Harvest MOON... ¢ esi? npr feorene ent: iBANnhe ey

Delphinium formosum (Larkspur), rich blue......... - hybrid (assorted varieties), extra fine... ot Sinense (assorted varieties), dwarf, free

HOWLING 5 oi. 5 wie cs sae oweogpclt bias

Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), various colors...

“ superbus, a very handsome variety.......- os plumarius plenus, double, garden, jo)ce) ones

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding Heart)............--.

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove), very ornamental,

bright purple. .»)....... eee sss eed ae: ae alba, a white form of the above..........

Doronicum plantagineum excelsum, yellow..........--

Eryngium amethystinum, a grand plant for shrub- berieS. coe ce eatitna Yok 2S eres * SUROIUDN: - Euphorbia corollata (Flowering Spurge), fine........ Funkia cordata (Day Lily), flowers WAGE na :eiittily «> +s ‘« grandiflora, flowers pure white, 4 .siinleil ~<--

‘« lanceolata, narrow leaves, white flowers.... «undulata variegata, beautiful variegated.,.... Gaillardia, grandiflora hybrida (Blanket Flower), flowers Aleuminers..4% «nissluy — ehentied

§ + maxima, a grand variety....... Glechoma hederacea variegata, trailing plant......... Gypsophila paniculata (Baby’s Breath), small white Abwers 15.180. Ge DAS a ee. ade < Dede» Helenium autumnale, large yellow flowers......-.... Helianthus multiflorus (Perennial Sunflower), large yellow flowers...........-

os +s plenus, fine double flowers....

mE o grandiplenus, improved form...

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Helianthus multiflorus, Soleil d’Or, fine, soft yellow... me Maximilianus, fine, late VaTIety.F 24050999 |

ci mollis grandiflorus, yellow, single flower. .

“ orgyatis, drooping leaves, very free... ... Heliopsis levis (Ox Eye), large yellow flowers... ... es Pitcherianus, flowers all summer.......... Hemerocallis flava (Day Lily), golden, sweet scented, “ Dumortierii, flowers orange yellow.....

si rutilans, fine yellow flowers...........

ef Thunbergii, fragrant, golden yellow... Hibiscus incanus, large white flowers..............

‘“ moscheutos, a beautiful species............ Iberis sempervirens (Evergreen Candytuft), white dowers, carly (Oly SUW BROS Big? a alads Iris Germanica (Fleur de Lis), assorted, beautiful varieties s\[00., HANG ate) ODEs ‘““ Kempferii (Japan Iris), extra fine, very beauti- ft ELON 2 Oo) BO

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‘‘ pseudo-acorus (Water Flag), yellow flowers. ... se ‘‘ variegata, foliage striped with white.... ‘‘ Siberica sanguinea, large purple flowers....._.. Lepachys pinnata, flowers fine light yellow......... Lychnis Chalcedonica, flowers scarlet.............__

€nothera fruticosa (Evening Primrose), yellow flowers ::: 0 2UBY gies bier \ioy & 20uaq . Pzecnies, herbaceous, assorted ; in best varieties only s¢ Extra large clumps, 60c. to $1 each. Papaver, in many varieties. e Alpinum (Poppy), small, reddish flowers... “ bracteatum, blood-red flowers............. “ involucratum, very fine, large-flowered..... ue Orientale, the finest perennial Poppies. .. a nudicaule, excellent for cntting 55° seas Pentstemon barbatus, deep, scarlet fowers.......... ee diffusus, blooming nearly all summer... “ Digitalis, tall, white lowered...........

‘““ reptans, creeping variety, vioiet flowers... _.

‘« stellaria, white flowers, pink CYCS 3s eae ‘* subulata (Moss Pink), very dwarf, early...... ee a: alba, a beautiful white form........ ‘* paniculata, in assorted varieties ; the finest

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‘“ «The Pearl,” flowers pure white, the finest. . Polemonium ceeruleum (Jacob's Ladder), blue flowers,

a eA album, white variety......... Polygonum cuspidatum crispulum, feathery white Howers ie eee. eee

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Each Polygonum Sachalinense, handsome brown plant.... $0 30 Pyrethrum roseum, in assorted varieties ............ 25 “ uliginosum (The Giant Daisy), white DOVES TI YE, OER AE 20 Rudbeckia maxima (Cone-flower), large yellow HURT te Crctas ioe 55 2 a shack p: cup SAR ae ae 25 - fulgida, orange yellow, disk dark purple.. 20 aa speciosa, yellow, dark purple disk... .. 20 te subtomentosa, fine for borders............ 20 Salvia pratensis (Sage), a blue flowering plant...... 20 Sedum Fabarium (Stone Crop), rosy pink flowers... . 20 ‘« $pectabile, one of the best border plants.... 20 Solidago (Golden Rod), many varieties for wild SERRIMACE i ee Ite ee anes Loe ee eee ss 15 Spirza aruncus (Meadow Sweet), white long spikes. 25 «« _astilboides, flowers white, graceful... ....... 25 4 tee oe UOTUDENG A NCW rl Sd. ay ieee 25 ‘« filipendula, flowers white and rose........... 20 af " plena, white double flowers....... 25 RCS MaNUING A, (UTC MVilte MOWED Ss. cn opeye aig a 2 15 = vs grandiflora, larger and closer....... 25 «« palmata, brilliant crimson flowers........... 25 ‘« _ulmaria plena, double white flowers......... 25 ef «< _variegata, variegated foliage......... 25 Statice latifolia, blue flowers on large panicles...... 25 Thermopsis Caroliniana, yellow flowers, early....... 25 Tunica saxifraga, small pink flowers................ 20 Verbascum Pheniceum, red, white and violet flowers. 20 Veronica longifolia subsessilis, deep rich blue........ 25 Vinca minor (Periwinkle), fine for growing under US Ce RR Ee ee are oer ime) “ “fol. var., foliage, variegated, handsome, 20 Yucca filamentosa, fine spikes of white flowers...... 35

NOVELTIES IN SEED.

Cineraria Hybrida Nana Grandiflora. “ Atrosanguinea.”

The large and well-formed flowers of this new Cinera- ria hybrida nana grandiflora are of a very brilliant dark blood-red color. The plant is very compact and dwarf in growth. A new constant hybrid of first rank. Per ‘pkt., 50 cents.

Pansy, Cardinal.

The idea of every pansy grower is to grow a scarlet pansy. With this variety I am able to offer the nearest approach to it. The color of the flower is not the true scarlet like it is found in Geraniums, etc., but it would properly be called a brownish-scarlet. It represents the brightest color in Pansies grown up to to-day. The flowers are as well of good size as substance and perfect form. ‘The three lower petals are marbled with a large dark blotch. Per pkt., 50 cts.

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Convallaria majalis “ Fortin.” This is a grand new form with large spikes and bells ; a very desirable variety. Each, 15 cts.; doz., $1.50; per 100, $12.00.

Adiantum Capellus-Veneris Imbricatum (The Hardy Farleyense).

This is a grand acquisition to the Ferns. In general appearance it rivals the famous Adiantum Farleyense, besides being a freer-grower and of much hardier consti- tution, and on that account well adapted to the general culture, and especially for fern dishes. Should be grown by every one. Received three first-class certificates in Boston, Lenox and New York. Nice plants, 35 cts. each.

New White Anemone Japonica, “Lady Ardilaun.”

One of the most remarkable novelties introduced for many years. It is distinct at a glance from the old variety, having much larger foliage, stouter stems,, greater heads, flowers much larger, petals of more substance and altogether pure waxy white, overlapping almost to the points. In addition to this there dre double rows of petals symmetrically arranged, forming a complete flower of great attractiveness. Price, 35 cts. each.

New Anemone Japonica, “ Whirlwind.”

This is a semi-double white variety of this well-known plant. It has the same habit and free-flowering qualities, while the almost double character renders it more lasting when cut. A plant that should be in every collection of hardy plants. Price, 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz.

Bougainvillea Sanderiana,

This is a fine dark variety of the popular B. glabra, having the additional merit of flowering in a very small state, so that two or three-inch pot plants are covered with its showy bracts. Price, young plants, 50 cts. each.

Coreopsis lanceolata, “Harvest Moon.”

A grand improvement on the well-known species, and one that should be in every collection of Hardy Plants. The habit and flowers are much larger and stronger. Well adapted for cutting purposes. Each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50:

Helianthus Bouquet d’Or.

A grand novelty of the popular double hardy sun- flower. The habit of the plant is same as H. multiflorus plenus, but the flowers are of a fine deep golden color, while the petals are finely imbricated, giving the flowers the appearance of an aster. Green plants in 2-inch pots, 35 cts. each.

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Iberis Sempervirens Superba.

A grand variety of the popular perennial Candytuft. It has stronger growth, larger and broader foliage, while the flowers are in large umbels and superior substance. One of the finest of our early flowering hardy plants. Each, 35 cents.

Leontopodium alpinum, ‘ Edelweiss.”

A grand hardy plant which has become very scarce owing to its being greatly sought after by travelers in the Alps. Growing as it does on very inaccessible places on the Alps, many persons have lost their lives trying to procure it.

The flowers, which are white, are very beautiful, and if pressed after being cut will retain their former color and form.

I have been fortunate enough to procure some seed of. this desirable plant, and am enabled to offer nice plants at very reasonable prices. Each, 25 cents; per dozen,

$2.50. Leiophyllum buxifolium prostratum.

A newly discovered variety, with small evergreen foliage, growing only 4 to 6 inches in height, and cov- er@i with pretty white flowers in the spring. A grand plant for edging beds of Rhododendrons, etc. Each, 25 cents ; per dozen, $2.50.

Spirea astilboides floribunda.

This grand new plant is as useful for forcing as for herbaceous border. It is in the same relation to S. astilboides as is S. japonica floribunda to the common S. japonica. The plant is compact, furnished with numerous spikes closely set with pure white flowers. A plant I can strongly recommend. Each, 25 cents; per dozen, $2.50.

New Hardy Rose, Crimson Rambler.

This superb novelty is of the Polyantha class, and is of Japanese origin. The plant is of vigorous growth, making shoots eight to ten feet long. For covering trellises, or as a pillar rose, it cannot be excelled. Itis also magnificent in bush form.

The flowers are produced in large pyramidal trusses, and in color are of the most brilliant crimson, lasting in perfection for two weeks with their freshness of color unimpaired. Each, 35 cents ; per dozen, $3.50.

New White Oriental Poppy.

“Silver Queen.”—An extraordinary variety of this showy and ornamental perennial, with extra large, showy flowers, same as the type, with the exception of the color, which is beautiful silvery white, which ren- ders it amongst the rarest and most beautiful hardy plants in cultivation, and should be in every garden. Each, 35 cents ; per dozen, $3.50.

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Abies Fraserii.

This exceedingly handsome native tree is so seldom seen in cultivation that I make this special notice, and would recommend it to any one planting trees. The branches are rather broad, and of a glaucous shade, combining well with the bright green of the upper sur- face. A very free grower, and easy to transplant. Price, 50 cents to $1.25 each, according to size.

LILIES.

I make a specialty of this the noblest of all the bulbous plants. Graceful and imposing in habit, with showy, large, sweet-scented flowers of pure and chaste colors. Such as L. Harrisii, Longiflorum and Candidum, inval- uable for forcing, while L. Auratum, Speciosum, and a host of others are grand objects in borders among shrubbery or planted between Rhododendrons and hardy Azaleas. You carnot plant too many Lilies.

Each. Per doz.

Auratum, white with gold band........... $o 1s $§1%&o ‘s alhum,spure aubiteud 4. An Sime ers: 75 7 50

*: macranthum, very large....-...... 50 5 00

oc platyphyllum, fine massive foliage . 40 4 00

“ pictum, richly Colored sc. 5542.01 50 5 00

Ke rubro-vittatum, rich crimson band.. 85 8 50

wt Wittei, rare, white form.......... 85 8 50 Batemanniz, nankeen color............... 20 2 00 ‘Brownii, creamy white and purple, fine.... 60 6 00 Burbiterim:"orance color! eo. .e ae ee 20 2 00 Canadense, red-colored*; 222 45 eae 15 I 50 ee flavum, yellow, pure............ 30 3 00

as rubrum, deep rich red...... ee. 30 3 00 Candidum, purewihtte™ 0200. 2.0 kee 05 50 fl. pl., double flowered......... 25 2 50

ee striatum, white, shaded purple.. 30 3, 00

oe fol. aur. var., variegated foliage. 30 3 00

A speciosum, improved form...... 30 3 00 Carniolicum: deep seatlet. oO... ..oc.p ee pee 30 3 00 Chalcedonicum, dazzling scarlet........... 50 5 00 Catena purple blacks.) jue... cee ae 50 5 00 Colchicum, primrose yellow..............- 75 7 50 Croceum, orange red, large”... 6... cae we 20 2 00 Columbianum, yellow, spotted............. 25 2 50 Concolor,, deep;red:: remeber: ag oe Ae 25 2 50 Coridion, yellow: tiie ~ Jaden: . SPSS 25 2 50 Cordifolium, white, large. 0... 2.0. 2.4 dawn 35 3 50 Davuniqum, (reds si con. vague. dteeeteaeet 50 5 00 Deimaticum, purple black.................- 75 7 50 Excelsum, light nankeen color............. 50 5 00 Eximium, pure white . .. 4s 5. a6a0eh iN: 40 4 00

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OLEH TIS} S10 (2 3 RS RI = aurantiacum, fine, orange.......... ‘© atrosanguineum, blood red.......... ‘« bicolor, red, shaded orange....... ‘¢ incomparable, dark scarlet.........

«¢ _ pleno, double, large flower.......

‘© semi-pleno, partly double ......... i) Vaniegata, red marbled.../;....7.... ‘© Alice Wilson, beautiful yellow, rare. Giganteum, very large, white.............. Grayi, orange spotted, new............... MANSONI, OFANWS! VOLO W coe) cccie uw eye! egos) s oye os Harrisil, waite, for FOTCIIG. | oe 8 6 see's op SPECI OP SOS TE. rege oe ee cee ac es cpa Kamschatkense, brownish black ........... RPGINGEI tC TOSW PU og als ees in sas vas. a Leichtlinii, bright orange red ............. us aureum, bright golden yellow... RUMOR UM EIEIES WGC es oe oe es gis ce anes ss fol. var., silver margined leaves Marmagon, purple Spotted 2.6... .... ss st ruprian, tne seariet foe se. - album, rare white variety ....... Medeoloides, orange, red spotted.......... Wane PIC PEG. woe ee kc ete chen Pardalinum, red, spotted yellow........... EMIVOM VONOW.. cde eae ee Tee ME eee os Panryi, sore yellows Taren yy i... PL Philadelphicum, red, upright............... POMPOMMM = 50... Be whe. Pale levee ho ohh. ok PUNE MAIGUNINE UG 2h. arid ccd. Larctas Astdt held ees «6 2's Parcrellun, ‘deepred 228 .. Pe Re eM .. Sulphureum, light yellow.................. Superbum, yellow, brown spotted. ........ Speciosum, pink, spotted crimson.........

Pe album, pure white, fine......... dy ‘* monstrosum, large heads Ge *itowers:? . 925402 Ah Ag ‘« Kroonprincess, very flo- mferans ¥5...... Pe... be ‘¢ praecox, early white form. ms Melpomene, white, shaded pink, pee RETR UR ELE SES SEILER OPE a s Kratzerii, deep pink color....... 2 ‘« album, fine white variety s Opal, most beautiful color, rare, <4 punctatum, heavily spotted...... be purpuratum, rich deep color..... <4 roseum, soft rose..........2%).. 255 ss rubrum, deep rich color.... Takesima, large white trumpets........... Tennifolium, coral red....................

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s Each. Doz Thurnbergianum, grandiflorum, large red HOWeES Fe aces tee $0 30 ©6©$3 00 es aureum, yellow variety .... 15 I 50 a biligulatum, distinct form... 15 I 50 sie Kikak, new variety of merit 15 I 50 “ Prince of Orange, fine form, 15 I 50 oe Van Houittei, red free flower- PERS Shee een te ae 15 I 50 Thompsonianum, deep pink................ 30 3 00 TNGKINH, cbine LIER lye 2. 5 nae hetse gee 10 I 00 Tigrinum fl. plenum, double flowers.......... 15 I 50 es Splendens, large and fine form..... 15 x 50 Uker Yuri, large white trumpets............ 85 8 50 Umbellatum, red colored flowers............ ae) I oO ee erectum, upright flowers........ 15 I 50 “ grandiflorum, large flowers...... 15 I 50 ce incomparable, rich red.......... 25 2 50 a maculatum, finely spotted....... 15 I 50 Venustum, red, upright flowers...... ...... 20 2 00 Washingtonianum, flesh-colored, fine......... 50 5 00 Wallichianum superbum, large white trumpets, 02 1 CRA AEP ee BURMA DRO GAO IEE SENE RN I 00 1000

Any one ordering the full set of Lilies as per the above list, I will give free of charge the following : 12 L. Auratum, 12 L. Speciosum, 12 L. Speciosum album, 12 L. Tigrinum splendens, 12 L. Longiflorum, 12 L. Batemanii, 12 L. Candidum, 6 L. Elegans, making over a hundred Lilies free to induce purchasers to buy the whole collection.

PO.“ NOE

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where please address all letters and orders intended for me, as I am not in any way connected with the firm that still uses my name.

SEND ME A TRIAL ORDER.

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JAPANESE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES.

Having made special arrangements with some of the most celebrated Japanese gardeners and raisers of new plants, I have secured a limited quantity of the latest novelties in the following classes of plants for which Japan is so famous. The supply being limited, I offer them in sets only. Strong plants ready for delivery on arrival from Japan in October, and orders filled strictly in rotation. AJl these plants are perfectly hardy, and will thrive in any ordinary garden, but prefer a some- what sheltered situation, and once planted will come up year after year and make a grand display.

Japanese Maples,

One of the finest of our garden shrubs and trees, This collection embraces fifty distinct varieties, and two specimens curiously trained and having from four to six distinct varieties grafted on their twisted stems. Price for the entire collection, $50.

Japanese Tree Peonies.

This extraordinary collection comprises fifty most distinct varieties of very large size, having all the ranges of color from pure white to the darkest red. ‘The entire collection of fifty varieties for $50.

Japanese Lilies.

A complete collection of thirty-eight of the most beautiful lilies. They deserve general culture, and should be extensively planted. One strong bulb of each for $12. Three bulbs of each for $30.

Japanese Iris.

This set of fifty varieties is without doubt the grandest lot of Iris ever introduced from Japan, and no garden of any size should be without them. They thrive luxuriantly in rich damp soil, and produce a blaze of color during June and July. One strong plant of each of the fifty varieties for $24.

PURE SHEEP MANURE.

Iam greatly pleased to say that I have secured a large quantity of the very best sheep manure, perfectly pure and unadulterated, free from all straw or litter of any kind, which is generally found in most of the other grades.

I can safely say that it is the finest quality offered in the market. There is nothing can equal this manure for greenhouse purposes, such as top dressing roses, car- nations, chrysanthemums, or any other plants that are strong feeders.

And there is nothing better for mixing through potting soil or for making liquid.

It is also the finest manure for top dressing lawns or for the manuring of fields or gardens.

In all respects it is par excellence. For top dressing greenhouse plants, use equal proportions of manure and good loam. For mixing through potting soil, use one part manure to nine parts loam. For making good liquid, use about ten pounds to the barrel. For lawns, fields or gardens, use about one pound to ten square feet, or two tons to the acre. 5 lb. bag, 25 cents; ro Ib. bag, 40 cents; 25 lb. bag, 75 cents; 100 1b. bag, $2.75; per ton, $38.

LANDSCAPE GARDENING.

This is a very important subject, and one that should

not be neglected or overlooked, especially when building up a new place.

It means that, with a good plan, you can lay out your place to all the advantages it commands naturally, be- sides making and developing features where the location is disadvantageous. The roads and walks should be laid out, not only to be practical, but also to be in har- mony with everything adjacent.

The proper location of trees and shrubs, and the selec- tion of the best and most desirable kinds, are very import- ant, for you are planting for the future, and as it takes years for a shrub or tree to grow, you should plant only such as would be desirable and valuable when grown up. The same applies to the location of vegetable, flower, fruit, rock or wild garden borders or flower beds.

The grouping or massing of either trees, shrubs, plants or bulbs, to produce certain effects at special seasons, either in foliage, flower or fruit, can only be successfully accomplished by having full knowledge of the habits and character of such plants.

Many unsightly corners and spaces could be not only hidden, but actually made beautiful. Thus, outside the general flower garden, barren rocks and stumps of trees can be covered with luxuriant growth.

Dry and sandy hills, where even grass refuses to grow, with proper selection can be made as beautiful as where the soil is rich, while marshes can be turned into hand- some objects, and ponds covered with showy water plants. In one word, it is the knowledge of the habits of plants and their adaptability to certain locations that brings the desired success.

Locating and designing greenhouses, graperies, pits or frames on a place are also very important; so are the proper details in the construction of greenhouses, which are generally left to architects, who do not take into con- sideration the practical points of the greenhouse or conservatory.

Do not lay out your place without a landscape gar- dener any more than you would build a house without an architect; and you cannot do better than consult

Yours truly,

W. A. MHNDA.

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