Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. sere Ne RS sae ihe od ph Stato 2 en ar wad ~ J ae ay } FANS }* Trilliums Hardy Shrubs | Evergreens Etc | y ~ hy ig iz ' Sy N po i WL 7, g fea \ iF N OF MENT OF ir Pe JU monton N J x Ham % The Bellevue Nursery Wm F Bassett & Son Peal 4 : : : : : ; : : : 4 : : : : : : : : : ; : = DO DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DEDEDE DE VE DE DE DE Co oes Including Montbretias Day Lilies Pzeonias Etc | BO SE SESE DEDEDE Hardy Plants | ere "CONTENTS ae ae te, New Binnie = ages 1,2&3 3 Hardy Ered acre | pages 134 & Hardy Perennials pages 4, 5,6, 7,8 &9 Vines, Trees and Ever greens page at ‘Miscellaneous Plants and Ferns page 10 =| Fruit Trees and Plants — : pages 11 & 12 Bers Dahlia ORES 4 Z ; ; of the principal cities, from which our pe ea can get an idea of what ae Sent tin this way. On moderate sized orders, express is much the best way to ship. ‘Very lar. specially where bulky plants are wanted, freight will be cheaper, and with our superior packing th f shipped early. Plants by mail are never so satisfactory as by Skee but in case small plants are v the distance is great this will be cheaper. Postage on Plantss is 8 cents per lb. In ordering by aa te ee include enough 1 miouey to cover postage, ' TABLE OF EXPRESS RATES FROM HAMMONTON N we t ‘o Philadelphia ‘Pa: eS Ibs, SSeS ao Ds 25C | 15 Ibs. 25c : New = N. Y 35e— pee AGC : - 40c > SRaes tas OCHS Es Site SOE 4goc | , 50¢c 60¢c 45¢ | pt Se 60c 65¢ T5C 86c 85e $1.65 $235. Re eieGre | sag fe 65 | Pee ge NO. CHARGE FOR PACKING We meee no charge for cease boxing | This i is always done in the best possible manner by skilled workmen. _ 33 : OUR TERMS Are cash with the. order unless special agreement is made. gh be sent by Post Office or Express Money Order, Registered Letter or Bank > S. “amounts may be sent in 2 cent stamps. : SHIPPING SEASON We usually begin shipping early in Marc and 3 _ lasts until about the middle of May. — OUR ‘NURSERY is located in the Town of Hammonton, one half i _. the Pennsylvania Railroad Depot. Hammonton is in Atlantic County just from Philadelphia, with connections by geese lvania and Cts Railroads es ERE varieties can me had of our nursery in large haan ae eases the ae year we BORe gees to cu stoners in ENGLA 2 We le | Pea ns pete ae: % Las Yew Plants For 1897 : peu e ete) cores Owo Yew Centrosemas ack The beautiful Centrosema Virginica or ““Blue Beauty”’ was first ught to notice by us. Since the introduction of this plant we have been trying to produce a pure white form by selection. We are happy to state that our efforts have been successful and we now have not only a pure snow white variety, ‘‘White Lady,” but also a lovely varegated form, “Feathered Gem,’’? with a pure white band around each flower. White Lady “WHITE LADyY’’ is of vigorous growth, light green foliage, climbing freely to a height of eight feet, covered with a profusion of purest white Sweet Pea like flowers two inches in diameter. It is oneof the most desirable of climbers and will become very popular. Price of strong plants from open ground 35 cts. each, For seed see below. Feathered Gem “FEATHERED GEM.’’? This is very dis- tinct and by some considered the finest of this set. The foliage is of a little darker shade of green while the flowers are decp sky blue with a broad band of pure white all around the flower, with splashes of pure white and deep purple in the center, ‘This aud the ““‘WHITE LADy”’ are first class novel- ties. Price of strong plants from open ground 35 Cts. each. For seed see below. Blue Beauty “BLUE BEAUTY,’’ ‘This has the original type of pure blue flowers but has niore varia- tion in color and size than the original strain. Somie of the flowers are deep purple while others are light blue. Some of the flowers are exceptionally large, Price of plants 20 ets. each. Ml Ghree Centrosemas Cone e JSrom one strain of seed The above three types of flowers come in the proportion of 25 per cent. ‘‘White Lady,” 40 per cent. ‘“‘Feathered Gem,’’ 35 per cent. “Blue Beauty’ all from the seed of *‘Feathered Gem.’ The different types are very distinct. A single packet of seed will furnish a good nuniber of plants of each of these beautiful varieties. Before sowing pour boiling water on the seed and let them SWELL. They will germinate quickly in this way. 20 cts. per extra large packet. Yew Rosa Wichuriana Hybrids It gives us pleasure to offer the first hybrids of Rosa Wichuriana. The habit of these new roses is the same as the Wichuriana or Memorial Rose. The growth is creeping, and can be used to cover the ground, stems of trees, pillars. posts, trellises, or any other purpose desired, including pot culture. They are the hardiest of Roses and will stand any climate or exposure, thriving in the poorest soil or on a gravel bank. ‘rhe foliage is finely cut, bright green, shining as if varnished, not subject to mildew or any insect, but keeps its full beauty until almost Christmas. ‘he flowers are produced in great profusion, so that a two vear old plant will produce several thousand most exquisite fragrant blossoms. Jor price and full description of these new Poses see colored plate. Types of New Centrosemas ae Wm F Basset? & Son’s Catalogue of Plants Yew Double | Sotden Rudbeckta GARDENING, the most valuable of all horticultural journals, speaks of this new plant as follows: “We hail it with delight as heing one of the most distinct and beautiful hardy perercials introduced for years.’? It will give you armfuls of large very double golden yel- low flowers elegantl« st _.f by their own foliage. We have bloomed this trlast on our own ground .e past summer and the show of flowers was gorgeous beyond description. The plant makes an abundance of foliage’ at the ! with the tall branching stems each ending with an .rimense golden_ball three inches in diameter. It will keep for nearly two weeks when cut. Strong field grown plants 35 Cts. each; 6 fcr $1.50. Yew Logan Berry . A promising new fruit from California. _ The ‘ollowing is the introducers description: WR ‘A liybrid between a raspberry and bia’ erry; as large as the largest blackberry; rich dark purplish red; of most delightful vev flavor, of surpassing quality. In the j East it ripens its fruits in June, before all other raspberries: brings four times the price Utd of other berries.”? While it has’nct yet fruited with us, we have every reason to believe it will be a great success. Field grown plants go Gis each ; $2.50 per doz. Double Rudbeckia Caryopteris mastacanthus This is an elegant new shrub covered in August with lovely blue flowers. It is so distinct and beautiful that it will at once be- come a favorite We have fully tested it as to hardiness and reconimend it as one of the finest new plants in years. Extra heavy plants 25 ¢ts. each. Yew Red Orillium This is a distinct form of Trillium grandi- florum having rosy pink flowers. When first opened the flowers are of the color of peach blossomis, turning darker with age. We have carefully tested it on our own grounds and it is certainly a valuable novelty. Strong a FESS - ¢ - T NO yr bulbs 20 ¢ts. each; $2 per doz. New Legan erry (4 ; = = oer eine ewe as - fi ; “ih Strawberry Raspberry A remarkable novelty from Japan. Grows but two feet high, with elegant rese-like toliage and pure white flowers, like an enormous single rose. These are succeeded by beautiful briglit red fruits which appear to be a combination of a raspbei and strawberry. 20 cts. each -: S Care OOSCOETTY A cross between Houghton and one of the best English varieties with the vigor, healthfulness and productiveness of the former with the large size and fine flavor of the latter. Fruit nearly double the size of Downizg, finé green color and of excellent quality. A strong grower with abundant foliage, not a trace of mildew and very prolific. Itis the universal opinion that itis filly equal in hardiness, superior in size, quality, and productiveness tO Downing. 2 yrs., 35 cts. ea.; $3 per doz. A V4 Li S72 } - ty, ne PRESS COMMENTS. From the American Florist, June 13, 1896—‘‘ W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., exhibited a most remarkable group of new roses, seedlings of Rosa Wichuriana, in foliage and habit exactly like Wichuriana, but the flowers of one are double white, another double pink, another shell pink, and one single pink. They are all beautiful acquisitions, lovely colors, and very fragrant. They created quite a sensation, and the Committee of Awards was requested to visit Mr. Manda and report on these beautiful novelties.” Florists’ Exchange, June 13, 1896—‘‘Mr. Manda had on exhibition some very interesting hybrids of Rosa Wichuriana, all showing double flowers, one especially being worthy of note—a cross between one of the hybrid per- etuals and the type, the true parentage not being known. ‘The plant shows the floriferousness and habit of growth of R. Wichuriana, being even more vigorous. The flowers are white and are very symmetrical. Mr. Manda said, from a small cutting put out last July, on one branch he counted over 150 flowers, and the growth had now attained the length of eighteen feet six inches. Other hybrids shown had been fertilized by Noisette pollen, the result being some very pretty shades of color ranging from pink to white. Mr. Manda has also been crossing the Memorial rose with Meteor, Mme. Hoste, and American Beauty, and the Sweetbriar, from which he hopes to obtain good tesults. ‘The thanks of the club were tendered to Mr. Manda for his excellent exhibit.” The Florists’ apenas June 27—‘‘W. A. Manda was awarded honorable mention for a very promising hybrid Rosa Wichuriana,” ‘'W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., had an int ecue display of orchids and herbaceous flowers, and received from the committee of the Gardeners’ Society a certificate for his new double hybrid of Rosa Wichuriana, previously mentioned in these columns, and which he has named ‘Manda’s Triumph.’ ” of merit to W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.” Amierican Florist, June 27—‘‘ Brought out several very nice exhibits, among which that of W. A. Manda was particularly prominent. A hybrid of Rosa Wichuriana with double white flowers and dwarf habit gave promise of becoming a valuable addition to its class. : ‘““To W. A. Manda, (New York Gardeners’ Society{certificate), for new rose ‘Manda’s Triumph,’ a hybrid from Wichuriana and an unknown H. P.” ‘Again shown and greatly admired—W. A. Manda’s Wichuriana Hybrid, which received the award of. honorable mention.” new hybrid rose (R. Wichuriana X hybrid perpetual variety). This ‘Triumph’ as it has been named, was described on page 374, issue of June 13, It is satisfactory to learn that the Gardeners’ Society recognized its interest and made a suitable reward.” American Florist, July 18, 1896—‘‘The New York Florists’ Club has, through its Committee on Awards, given a silver medal and three certificates of merit to W. A. Manda for new roses.” The Florists’ Exchange, July 18—‘‘ The New York Florists’ Club’s Committee of Awards has recommended that the club’s silver medal be awarded to W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., for his double hybrid of Rosa Wichuriana.” “The Committee of Awards of the New York Florists’ Club visited the establishment of W. A. Manda, at South Orange, N. J., on June 15, and examined his new roses. In their report of same they recommend certificates of merit to seedling No. 2, ‘a very pretty double rose, color a porcine pink, two inches in diameter, of sweet fragrance, much like the old Sweetbriar, extremely strong grower and hardy ;’ to No. 3, ‘a rosy pink, with a large decided white eye, single bloom, two inches in diameter, an exceedingly strong grower and hardy,’ and to No, 5, ‘a beautiful double little rose, one inch in diameter, of a lovely blush pink color, a very strong grower and hardy.’ ‘‘They recommended a silver medal to No. 8, ‘the gem of the collection,’ which might be called a double Rose Wichuriana, color of pure white, and intensely double, very sweet fragrance, the foliage a deep shining green, of great sub- stance ; the growth is exceedingly strong and perfectly hardy. '“ The committee consists of Eugene Dailledouze, chairman ; Patrick O’Mara’and Peter MacDonald.” The Gardener’s Magazine, London, Eng., Nov. 9, 1896.—A season or two since Mr. W. A. Manda crossed Rosa Wichuriana with various other species and varieties, Eglantine, a number of the most attractive teas, American Beauty and Gen. Jacqueminot. The hybrids have, we learn from the ‘‘Garden and Forest” lately been shown at South __ Orange, planted out on bare Sandy banks, in positions where Rosa Wichuriana is especially valuable and attractive. In character of foliage and habit of growth they resemble the prostrate rambling parent, but the crossing has produced a most remarkable series of free flowering plants, with handsome fragrant flowers, One attractive hybrid, has clusters of pink single flowers, which resemble in miniature the Bridesmaid. There are also several forms with double white flowers. One of these with a delicate pink hue is peculiar and distinct, the numerous small rounded petals being reflexed and perfectly imbricated, an arrangement not usual among roses. Mr. Manda has also a number of other forms, mostly pink or rose in color, and varying in shape and number of petals which he purposes naming and offering next year. ‘These hybrids must, our contemporary believes, meet with great favor with planters, as they add brilliancy or warmth of color to a valuable rose. AWARDS. Manda’s Tritumph—Silver medal from the New York Florists’ Club; Certificate from the New York Gardeners’ Society ; Honorable mention from Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Universal Favorite—Certificate of Merit from the New York Florists’ Club. Pink Rozmer—Certificate of Merit from the New York Florists’ Club. South Orange Perfectiom—Certificate of Merit from the New York Florists’ Club, Address Win F Bassett & Son Flammontion yn ~ 2m F Bassett & Son's Catalogue of Plants 4 Yew Spiraea MG nihony VWaterer Of Japanese origin, and although just in- troduced, is already acknowledged as an ideal plant. When scarcely three inches high it begins to bloom, and thereafter is seldom out of flower. Asa house plant nothing can equal it. In the garden it will make a plant three feet high and wide, and will be covered with heads one foot across, of brilliant crimson flowers. It was introduced in 1895 by Mr. Waterer, at S2 per plant, and was awarded several first-class certificates. Mr. Golding, of the Royal Gardens, Kew, says of it: “It is one of those exceptional novelties that occur only at rare intervals,’? Of easiest growth. 20 ¢ts, each. Yew White Spiraca Zomentosa We are pl&sed to offer a new white flow- ered form of Spirzea tomentosa. It is of the same upright growth as the type. while the flowers are pure white, Itis very distinct and New Spiraea Anthony Waterer is a valuable addition to these elegant shrubs. 3 During the past season it has bloomed elegantly on our grounds and we find the flowers very fine for cutting. . is 25 «ts, each; $2 per doz. One White Spiraea tomentosa ; ; and one Spirzea Anthony Waterer for 35 Cis. SHtypertcum Vfosertanum A plant that will command the attention of every- one. As will be seen from the illustration it is exceed- ingly graceful, producing long slender branching stems leafy to the base, and drooping towards the points from the weight of the flowers and buds, although the flow- ers face so that none of its beauty is lost. It is free blooming, of great size, rich golden-yellow, rendered still more effective by the numerous yellow stamens and anthers. It is perfectly hardy, forming a bush about 3 feet in height. 25 Gs. each, Vy e &; e e “tis Volgnetiw@a This has been called The Japanese Crimson Glory Vine. ‘he horticultural journals of both hemispheres have devoted pages in praising the magnificent crimson color of its leaves in the fall, which is beyond descrip- tion. A celebrated English horticulturist ‘‘could not sleep after seeing the vine and heing told he could not getit.”’ It will quickly cover porch, trellis or dead trees with its beautiful foliage. We havea small stock of 2 year old plants which we offer at 35 Gts. each. Ghe JSdeat Gomato This tomato is superior to all others we have grown, in solidity, large size and productiveness and is uni- formly smooth and handsome, As a perfect tomato for family use or for market it is without an equal. The variety originated with us and the stock has been coleeniig es > aoeaee brought to a high state of perfection. The seed we offer Hyper-ciim moserianum is saved from perfect specimens. 10 «ts. per packet. a lm F Bassett & Son's Catalogue of Plants Stardy Florbaceous Perennials This class of plants includes all those that live in the ground over winter but have the top, killed by frost. It will be seen that this class has a decided advantage over the tender bedding plants like Geraniums, Coleus and such plants, which have to be planted new each spring, and are ruined after the first hard frost in the fall. Many hardy plants bloom at the very opening of spring while others bloom in succession, so that a well planned garden of hardy flowers will have something of interest at every month of the year, The beauty of such a garden is not to be compared with a mere display of bedding plants in geometric patterns. . In fitting up a new place the planting should be in keeping with the natural beauty of the place. Many large places, where thousands of dollars have been spent in laying out the grounds, have not the true beauty of some little cottage where nature and a pair of loving hands have trained the vines and planted some commion but beautiful plants, allowing them to grow in an unrestrained and natural manner. = rR Wy) NRW Anthemis tinctoria Aster Nova-Angle Asphodeltis luteus HARDY ASTERS ASPHODELUS LUTEUS An depen oe of late summer and fall bloomers, A very attractive plant with narrow grass like foli- varying in color from pure white to deep violet, All are | age and tall spikes of bright yellow flowers in June. easy to grow, We offer some of the best. 25 ts. each. A. PATENS, Intense blue, 1 to 2 feet high. August. 15 Cts. each; 31-50 per doz. ACHILLAZAA MILLEFOLIUM ROSEUM -A.CONCOLOR. Flowers borne in compact spikes. of a pe- Fine fern like foliage and clusters of rose pink flow- culiarly elegant shade of purple. Very distinct. 15 cts. each;| ers. Bree bloomer. 20 «ts. each: $2 per doz $1.50 per doz. | : ‘ z ae ; 4 LINARIIFOLIUS. Of low bushy growth. Flowers pale ACHILLZEA “THE PEARL” blue, very late. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. A.SPECTABILIS. Deep blue, extra large flowers. 15 cts.) borne in fine large sprays. Grows in almost any soil and $1.5 s eels sel Sune doz | sure to succeed. Very fine for cut flowers. 15 cts. each; A. NOVA-ANGL#. One of the showiest of the group. | $1 per doz, Four feet high, very bushy and completely covered for weeks with very large violet-blue flowers. 20 cts. each; $1.75 per doz. | APIOS TUBEROSA. An attractive vine with elegant folhage A, TRADESCANTITI. Three feet high, flowers small and | and sweet scented chocolate flowers. Plant several ina place pure white; 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen. tor best effect. 5 cts. each; 4U cis. per doz. ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA | ANTHEMIS TINCTORIA Bee cgeding)y HOw: 1 to 2 feet high, bushy and | One of the most beautiful of our collection. Flow- covered with brilliant orange red flowers, 20 éts. each. | ers twoinches in diameter, bright golden yellow on AQUILEGIA CANADENSIS, One foot high, flowers noda- | Stems one foot high. Blooms all summer until very ing, coral red andyellow. 15 cts. each; 1.50 per doz. / hard frost. 15 éts. each; $1.50 per doz. | y . Very large pure white flowers as double as roses, } | Win F Rassett & Son's Catalogue of Plants 5 Double Calystegia pubescens ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA & | Two to three feet high with umbels of flesh-pink flowers. 15 ¢ts. each; $1.50 per doz. Variety pulchra, similar but has downy leaves, same price. CASSIA MARYLANDICA. An elegant plan’, of bold habit, 3 to 4 feet high, fine foliage and panicles. of yellow flowers. 15 | ets. each; large plants 2U cts.; $1.50 per doz. DOUBLE CALYSTEGIA PUBESCENS A lovely vine with large rose colored, full double flowers. Climbs freely 6 feet high. Grows best from root cuttings which we offer at 10 ¢ts. each; So cts. per doz, CHELONE GLABRA. Glossy green leaves and odd white flowers. 15 cts. each. CLEMATIS ERECTA A teal beauty. Grows three feet high and is com- pletely covered in June with white sweet scented flowers in elegant sprays. Itissure to please. Strong plants 35 Cts. each. CLEMATIS_VIRGI IANA A climbing species. Flowers pure white followed by the feathery seeds which remain until winter. 20 cts. each. CLEMATIS DAVIDIANA An upright grower. 2 feet high with lovely blue flowers as sweet aS a hyacinth. 25 cts. each; $2 per doz. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA _ _ This is one of the freest bloomers we have, bloom- ing the entire summer. Flowers clear golden yellow, 2 inches in diameter. An elegant garden plant and of great | value for cutting. {15 cts. each; $1 50 per doz, | thing finer than the last. Clematis Davidiana DIGITALIS ‘FOXGLOVE) A very showy hardy flower growing about four feet high, bearing spikes of very brilliant red, pink, white ot yellow flowers spotted and dashed with darker col- ors, Each flower is about two inches long like the finger of a glove. 15 «ts. each. DRACOCEPHALUM VIRGINICUM An interesting plant about two feet high bearing spikes of large pale lilac colored flowers. Io ¢ts. each; six for 4o Cts. EVUPATORIUM AROMATICUM The flowers of this are very similar to the white ageratum, and aie fully equal to it for boquets, while the plant is perfectly hardy. It will be seen by this that itis a plant of much value for all places wkere white flowers are wanted. 15 ¢ts, each. EULALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA A hardy grass growing from five to six feet high, with beautifully marked foliage, each leaf being barred with white. It niakes elegant plumes, resembling those of the Pampas grass, that will keep for years if dried. 20 ¢ts. each; six for So Cts. EULALIA GRACILLIMIA UNIVITTATA A species with very graceful toliage with a narrow white band through each leaf ‘The plumes are if any- 15 Cts, each; six for 60 ¢ts. EUPHORBIA COROLATA Among flowers blooming in the hot summer months there are few that flower more freely or last longer than this Euphorbia, Every branch is covered with deli- cate white flowers that last for two months. 15 cts. ea, SSN Se i a ae Crimson Eye Hibiscts FUNKIA SUSCORDATA A lily-like plant with large, broad showy leaves sending up, late in the suummer, tall spikes of pure white flowers, each flower as fine as finest Easter I, deliciously fragrant. Itisa grand plant fora rich spot in the garden or for pot culture. r+ 3 = - FUNKIA THOMAS Hi Foliage banded with pure white. deep purple. An elegant plant. 20 Gis. FUNKIA LANCEOLATA Fiowers lilac, borne in lovely spikes. Very free bloomer. 15 Gs. GERANIUM SANGUINEUM A perfectly hardy Gera living in the open ground allw 25 Gis. each; si 7 Itis a vigorous grower, the entire summier. i tosy red. 15 ¢ts. each. GYPSOPHILAREPENS Tn this we have almostan id plant for covering paitially shad places, and it will also do well in = 7 sex ees = the full Sun. It makesa perfect Funkia su mat of fine green hat evergreen, and in the spri pure white flowers of fin cutting. an equal. 15 cis. each; $1 per doz. GENTIANA ANDREWSII The native closed flowered Gentian. L y-_} ing 1en inches high with clusters of deep sky-blue flowers in October. 25 Cts. each. = rel GLECHOMA HEBDERACEA An excellent plant for covering bare ground under trees or shrubs where it will make a perfect matofgreen. The flowers are a fine shade of blue. to Cis. each. beordata Funkia Thomas Hogg HIBISCUS MOSCHEUTOS An imposing plant with very large flowers varying from white to deep red. Grows four feet high. 15 Cis. Site each: 6 for 60 Gs. CRIMSON EYE HIBISCUS This elegant strain of Hibiscus originated with us, and after many years of careful selection we have it inct, ays coming true from seed. It isa dark red stems and foliage. The flowers are imimensein size, often measuring TWENTY INCHESIN CIR- CUMFERENCE. The color is of the purest white with a large spot of deep velvety crimison in the center of each flower. Itisa striking com- bination of color and must be seen to be fully appreciated. Well dev- eloped plants produce hundreds of these flowers in a season. It will succeed anywhere and is perfectly hardy, blooming the first year from seed sown in the open ground. 15 cis. each; 6 for 60 Gs. Seed 5 Gs. per packet. HIBISCUS ROSE PINK A variety of the above with HOUSTONIA CARULEA A very pretty little spring bloomer. Forms tufts of fine ioliage from which rise numerous clusters of delicate blue flowers, each flower about one-half inch across. 10 cts. each; $1 per doz. HELONIAS BULLATA A very rare and local plant suited to damp ground ot pot culture. The flowers, which are borne on a stem fifteen inches high. are of a very delicate pink shade and very fragrant. 15 ¢ts. each. Vm F Bassett & Son's Catalogue of Plants 3 / AW M/ : ‘A Sige 3 German Iris HELIANTHUS A class of very showy perennials with yellow flowers varying from 1% to4inchesin diameter. Very effective for groups or bordering shrubbery. ‘The species offered below are the finest of this class. HELIANTHUS LASTIFLORUS. A species growing from three 1.0 four feet high, blooming in August. Flowers three ihches in diameier,deep yellow. 15 cts. each; six for 60 cts. HELIANTHUS ORGYALIS. Four to six feet high; foliage very tne and graceful; flowers orange-yellow, borne on slender stemis, AS yer Somewhat rare. 20 cts. each. six for $1. HELIANDPHUS DIVARICATUS. A slender plant about two feet hizh, with oddly spreading leaves and pale yeliow flowers, lo cts. each; six for 60 cts. HMELIANTHUS MAXIMILIANIT. A veryshowy Mexican Species growing ten to tweive feet high with the stem covered With teautiful large pate yeliow flowers for more than half its length. Very fine. 2ucts. each; six for =1. HELIANTHUS ANGUSTIFOLIUS. Flowers rich orange yellow Lorne in spreading panicles. Late August. Very showy. 15 cts. each. HEPATICA TRILOBA Fornis tufts of deep green leaves from which in early spring 1ise numerous stems bearing pale blue or white flowers. A beauty. Does well in shade. 15 ¢ts each; six for 60 ¢ts, Hemerocallis flava HEMEROCALIS FLAVA A plant of the greatest beauty and one that deserves all the praise we can giveit. The foliage is very graceful, and the flowers, which are borne in large clusters, are of the purest lemon-yellow in color and deliciously fra- grant, 20 cts. each; $2 per doz. HELENIUM AUTUMWNALE Flower pure yellow, two inches across. Each petal is notched, which gives the plant a distinct appearance when in bloom. 15 ts each; six for 60 Cts. GERMAN !RIS We have a superb collection of these elegant Iris comprising some of the finest American seedlings and imported varieties. The following are all very fine: Princess of Wales, pure white; Nudicaulis, violet-purple and crimson-purple; Fulva, gold veined brown; Adonis, violet and blue; Alba Odorata, white, edged lavender; Blu-Parfeur, mauve, white ground; Butterfly, spotted brown; Dorante, mauve, lobes veined blue; Fulgore, yellow veined brown; Ignatatia, mauve; Louise, blue and white; Pluralis, mauve and lilac; Rolette, lavender, veined violet; Spectabilis, velvety purple shaded black; Variabilis, mauve, purple lobes; Florentina, pearl-white. Price for any of above Io cis. each; $1. per doz. ONG * Nj ‘i (Ae/ iy 4 ( isi i, ‘I ui Herbaceous Pzeonia Opuntia vulgaris Ornothogalum umbellatum i | f \} y) IM IRIS KEMPFERII LYTHRUM SALICARIA SUPERBA 2 This makes a strong bush lant with numerous The mostshowy of the genus. Flowers 5 to 8 inches | branches, every one cousred AGE its season with ele- across, of superb coloring. The following are all extra | gant rose-red flowers. 15 éts. each; Six for 50 Gs. fine. Arabella, deep velvety purple with orange marking; : k Blue Jay, sky blue with white lines; Maltese, mottled e deep blue and purple; Oriole, rich plum color shading Eve IAS CLETHROI DES to deeper in center; Gold Bound, pure white with gold} _, 47 Upright plant with racemes of very showy pure white flowers. 15 ¢ts. each. band. Any of the above superb varieties 20 ¢ts. each; 2 per per doz. $2 per p LYSIMACHIA PUNCTATA A tall and somewhat bushy plant producing very MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES OF IRIS large pure yellow flowers similar to the Money Wort. IRIS PUMILLA. Very large deep purple flowers. Plant | 15 Cts. each, very dwarf. 12 cts. each. IRIS SIBERICA. Two feet high with delicately marked LIPARIS LILIIFOLIA blue flowers. 15 cts. each. A little Orchid that will succeed in any rich shady IRIS PRISMATICA. Of slender grass like growth. Flowers| place, and bloom freely each year, The flowers are good size, sky blue penciled purple yellow and white, 15cts.each. | borne on spikes eight inches high, and are of a rich IRIS VERSICOLOR. Flowers deep blue. 12 cts. each. red-brown color. Very odd. 20 éts. each. IPOMA-A PANDURATA LILIUM SUPERBUM : ; F A very showy tall growing Lily with deep red This Ipomza or hardy Moonflower isa splendid free- | qoyers shaded to yellow in the throat. 15 éts. each; six growing vine. blooming very freely and for training over | ¢,, 75 &ts veranda or arbor is one of the best climbers we have. The 3 color is pure white with a purple throat. 20 Cts. each. NYMPHAA ODORATA LOBELIA CARDINALIS The large flowered sweet scented Water Lily. Flow- ers three to five inches across. Strong roots 20 ¢ts. each, This Lobelia grows about two feet high and bears long spikes of scarlet flowers of the most intense color. NYMPHAA ODORATA MINOR 15 ¢ts. each; $1,25 per doz. A small flowered form of the Water Lily. Flowers two to three inches across. It will produce more flow- LOBELIA SYPHILITICA ers than any other Water Lily. 20 ¢ts. ea.: $2 per doz. Resembles Lobelia Cardinalis in many respects, but OPUNTIA VULGARIS the flowers are a fine ultra-marine blue; a fine companion 2 e Z to it. 15 Gs. each, The Prickly Pear Cactus or Indian Fig. Very odd in appearance and when covered with its large yellow LIATRIS GRAMINIFOLIA flowers or red fruit it is very showy. 10 Cts. each. A very fine hardy bulbous plant growing about two| O RNOTHOGALUM UMBELLATUM feet high and branching freely. Every inch of stem is An elegant spring blooming bulbous plant. Flow- crowded with purple flowers that remain in bloom several | ers one inch across, pure white, borne in good clusters. weeks. 10 éts. each; 75 ts, per doz. 10 Gs. each. Wm F Bassett & Son’s Catalogue of Plants Nf DSSS WAZ PARDANTHUS UE CHINENSIS blackberries. dozen Xerophyllum asphodelloides MONTBRETIAS The Montbretias resemble Gladiolus in appearance and growth, but they bloom much more profusely and remain in bloom for weeks. The flowers are red shad- ing off to orange and yellow at the base of the petals, and about one inch in diameter, bornein lovely clusters. Hardy if covered with mulch in winter. 10 ts. each. ORONTIUM AQUATICUM As an acconipanyment to the Hardy Water Lilies, this is an almost indispensable plant. Itsends up long club shaped flower heads borne well above the water. The color is a very rich golden yellow, The flowers are quickly followed by the large velvety green leaves which are very attractive allsummer. 20 cts, each, CENOTHERA MAJOR This plant is similar to the lovely Evening Primrose, but opens its flowers in the day time. The flowers are pure lemon yellow and produced in great profusion. 20 ts. each; $1.80 per doz. PLUMBAGO LARPENTA Real blue flowers (the genuine deep sky-blue) are not so common among garden plants as other colors, and for this reason this lovely Plumbago is indispens- able. It grows very dwarf and compact, blooming freely the entire summer. 20 cts. each; $1.75 per doz. PLAYTOCODON GRANDIFLORUM An exceedingly free flowering hardy plant growing | two feet high, producing a profusion of bell shaped flowers two inches across of all shades of blue to pure white. 20 Cts. each. $2 per doz. PZONIAS Splendid garden plants unequaled for gorgeous dis- play, ranging in color trom pure white to pink and deep ted, with flowers four to eight inches across, as double as the finest roses. 20 cts, each; 6 for $1. Makes a fine Iris-like plant bearing red blossoms that are spot- ted like leopards, with dark brown. The seeds soon appearance they are exactly like form, and in 12 Cts. each; $I per Yucca filamentosa SARACENIA PURPUREA This native Pitcher plant is a very satisfactory plant for growing in pots or in moist places out of doors. Tue strange pitcher like leaves rival the finest Begonias in brillianey of color and the fine large purple blooms are very beautiful and fragrant. 15 cts. each; $1 per doz, TRADESCANTIA VIRGINICA ALBA A white flowered form of the common blue Spider- wort. Very distinct and beautiful. Very free blooming. 12 ts. each; $1 per doz. TRILLIUM GRANDIFLORUM An elegant spring blooming plant with elegant foli- age and very large pure white flowers. 10 Cts. each; $1 per doz. VIOLA PEDATA BICOLOR One of the most beautiful of all violets. Lower petals sky blue; upper petals deep purple. 12 ¢ts. each. VERONICA CERCAOIDES _ A trailing evergreen vine with brilliant blue flowers in spring. A beauty and very easy to grow. Io As. each: $1 per doz. XEROPHYLLUM ASPHODELLOIDES This Turkey’s Beard produces great bunches of grass- like (evergreen) foliage two feet lony, gracefully recurved the ends touching the ground. The flowers are pro- duced on tall spikes two to four feet high, each spike bearing several hundred lovely creamy white flowers. 15 Cts. each; $1.25 per doz. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA The Yuccas are grand plants producing broad tropi- cal evergreen leaves and bearing immense spikes 6 feet high of creamy white flowers two inches in diameter. 15 Cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Wm F Bassett & Son’s Catalogue of Plants = s va Syd oot Zs We Wi, wy, Montbretia (see page 9) Achillzea tomentosa Arenaria squatrosa . ob lateriflora . Anemone nemorosa Aletris farinosa Asclepias obtusifolia . ¥ rubra Ariszema triphyllum Acorus calamus Baptisia tinctoria Chrysopsis Mariana ... Cypripedium acaule .. . Cimcifuga racemosa . Dicentra cucullaria Drosera filiformis I: Epilobium angustifolium Eupatorium ageratoides ee, purpureum Eringium Virginicum Gillenia trifolia Adiantum pedatum Asplenium ebeneum . a trichomanes Aspidium marginale . J acrostichoides . spinulosum “ce Camptosorus rhizophyllus ; Lygodium palmatum Wiscellaneous Flardy Plants Each $0.15 Tf iscellane Dozen $I. Dozen I 2 SSSAZADA SSS al Sele ials S$88ss I I ifs I I .50 Sy On 50 -00 50 50 mor .50 125 -0O Tiarella cordifolia Gerardia flava - * quercifolia Lupinus perennis Lilium supurbum nes Mertensia Virginica a Pyxidanthera barbulata Phlox maculata “ subulata Rudbeckia laciniata ef nitida Solidago odora a sempervirens Vernonia Novaboracensis Viola pedata ** cuculata Sedum ternatum Ne TA Creare Tiarella cordifolia Trillium cernuum ac erectum Ous tardy JSerns | Osmunda regalis . | nd cinnamomea . | Onoclea struthiopteris “ sensibilis | Polypodium vulgare . | Pteris aquilina. . . . ‘ Woodwardia angustifolia Virginica Wn F BRassett & Son’s Catalogue of Plants VU f, General Collection of Dahlias Our collection of Dahlias embraces nearly all the best varieties from the European and American growers, and is unsurpassed by any. PRICE, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, All inferior varieties are discarded. 15 CTS. EACH, $1.50 PER DOZ. Show and Fancy Dahlias Atrah No Pogue— black maroon tipped white. A.D. Livonia—pink perfection; best of this color. Arabella—an elegant combination of yellow, white and purple. Burgundy—rich dark plum. lighter at base of petals. Beauty of the Rhine—light pink ground tipped deep pink. Bird of passage—light base shading to pink; early and free Crimson King—crimson. Colonist—chocolate and fawn; beautiful changeable shades. 25 cts. Catherine—rich yellow, very full. Dazzler—yellow, striped and splashed scarlet. Decorator —delicate blush, daintily striped red. Dandy —rich blackish maroon, sometimes striped lilac. Duchess of Cambridge---white, shaded pink and tipped crimson. Elegans—violet purple tipped white. lectric—brilliant dazzling red. Frank Smith—very dark maroon tipped white; perfect form. Fanny Purchase—clear yellow; extra fine. Gen. Grant—orange, striped chocolate; very large and full, Goldfinch—yellow, striped purple and tipped white; | variable but always fine. John Walker—pure white; one of the best. Keystone—lilac pink, striped crimson. Lucy Fawcett—pale straw, striped rosy magenta; very large. Lady Maude Herbert—pink. shading darker at tips. Maid of Orleans—pink, shadin& to purple at tips. Madge Wildfire—bright scarlet; perfect form. May Oakleigh—beautiful deep lilac, medium size and good form, New, 25 cts. Marguerite—lilac pink; rather small and always on long stems. Miss Ruth—yellow, tipped white; very large, Miss Browning—yellow, tipped white. Maria Geering—yellow, striped red, Madame Moreau—pink; very large and showy Mary D. Hallock—deep yellow; best of its color, Nero—crimson maroon with violet shading; very tall; perfect form. Paul of Paisley—dark lilac; fine form. Penelope—pure white, delicately shaded lavender purple President—white, with lavender purple center. Queen of Beauties—straw, lightly shaded bronze. Oueen of Yellows—clear yellow; very early and free. Royal Queen—yellow ground, deeply edged with pur- plish crimson. Ruby Queen—ruby red, richly shaded; very distinct and a novel color. S. Sickman—dark crimson maroon; sometimes tipped white. Saul’s Scarlet—scarlet; a color which is rare among Dahlias. Snow—pure white. Sunbeam—vrich crimson. striped white. Wacht am Rhine—crimson maroon, White Dove—pure white. W. H. Williams—scarlet. Decorative Dahtias Asia-—delicate peach; early and free bloc ming. Black Prince—velvety blackish maroon; the darkest variety. Baron Schroeder—iniperial purple; a new color, Beauty of Brentwood—tich purple. Constance—white. Countess of Pembroke—delicate lilac, elegantly shaded. Claribel -royal purple; very fine. 25 ¢ts. Delicata—light salmon ground, shading to delicate pink. Empress of India—deep crimson and maroon, shaded black. Formosissi.ia Picta—scarlet and straw, striped. H. Freeman—pure white. Tone—clear primrose yellow; very large, 25 Cts. John Bragg—very dark maroon with crimson shading, Kynerith—-magnificent vermillion with lighter shade at base. 25 Cts. 25 Cts. King of Cactus—rich peony red; large, extra for cutting. Launcelot—reddish brown. Lady Montague-—rich fiery salmon, shaded cherry. Lady Marsham-—soft crimson scarlet; very fine. 25 Cts. Maid of Kent—velvety crimson, heavily tipped white. Miss Violet Morgan—cream or fawn, shaded delicate pink. Mrs. A. Novel very bright mahogany red; very fine. 25 Cts. Miss Barry—imperial purple. Nymphzea—blush pink. Oban-rosy lavender; a novel and pleasing color, 25 Cts. Rayon de Orr—orange scarlet; An attractive flower. St. Catharine—soft reddish amber. ViscountessiFolkestone—primrose, shading to pink and yellow, Wiltshire Iass—French white: one of the best. 25 cts. 12 Lm F Rasset?t & Son’s Catalogue of Plants Pompone Dahlias Achilles lilac, good form and free. | Leila reddish buff; tipped white; extra. 25 Gs. Admiration crimson, tipped white. | Lilian primrose, edged peach; a little beauty. 25 cts. Bacchus bright crimson scarlet. | Little Jack deep rich maroon, Dora creamy white; very full. | Lady Blanche creamy white; very double. Dr, Webb dark crimson. | Loveliness pink ground, shading off to lilac; very pretty. Grace cerise; tinted lilac; distinct. | Little Frank light amber, shading to rich salmon. Guiding Star pure white; excellent for cutting. | Liebchemien crimson and white striped; extra good. Hector lilac; good. 25 cts. Jewel very bright yellow; flowers very smalland freely | Sunshine geranium scarlet. good form and full. produced. Tommy Keith cardinal red, tipped white; very con- Klein Domatia. orange buff; one mass of bloom all | stant. 25 cts. summer. | Vivid very brilliant scarlet. Little Prince currant red, tipped white and spotted rich | Whisper clear yellow, edged golden bronze. crimson; perfection. Winifred white shaded lavender; very early. Cactus Dahlias Bertha Mawley cochineal ted with long spiral petals Ernest Cannell brilliant scarlet; best, 25 cts. H, Cannell rich velvety 2 crimson,tinted purple. 25c 7 Juarezzi rich crimson. Mrs. Peart white. = Prof, Baldwin scarlet. Qe Robert Cannell magenta Gainey with bluish tinge, Z Si7 gle Dahlias Enchantment Chinese red, yellow disc, Fernleaf crimson, sometimes striped yellow; fern foliage James Scobie yellow, flaked and striped scarlet Lady Whitehead rich rosy purple with yellow rng around disc, Miss ‘Tutt small, rosy pink. Paragon velvety crimson, with darker margin. Violet Fern light crimson with violet shade. Marginata violet crimson with a broad white band through the center of each petal. New ane distinct. 25 Cts. Wp ixed Varieties Dwarf Dahlias Colibri bright dazzling scarlet, Fernleaved Beauty creamy white, bordered crimson; elegant foliage and dwarf habit, but flowers on long stems, 25 Cts. Ohm Pere saffron; very distinct and a novel color. Saturn crimson maroon; a large flower with notched : A great variety of colors all good kinds’ These of course will not be labelled but some of the best varie- ties will be put in. These petals. Good. will furnish a ies assort- Triumph de Solferino bright : : ment at very cheap rates. solferino; flowers of the Single Dahlia $1 per dozen, $7.50 per I0o. largest size freely produced 500 for $30. PRICE, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, 15 CTS. EACH $1.50 PER DOZ. , The engraving on back of cover shows three very distinct and Our Cover Illustration ,,.. utiful Dahlias. Mrs. PEART, one of the true cactus Dahlias, with pure white twisted petals and flowers 5 inches across, SATURN, a dwarf variety with large crimson flowers and oddly notched petals. A very distinct variety, MarbD OF KENT, one of the decorative class with broad velvet crimson petals very heavily tipped white. One of the very best of this class. These Dahlias have all been high priced varieties heretofore but we now make the following very liberal offer: Two each of Mrs. Peart, Saturn and Maid of Kent and six other varieties (our selection) by mail for $1. Wm F Bassett & Son’s Catalogue of Plants IS Seneral collection of Slardy SArubs AMORPHA FRUTICOSA A vigorous growing shrub with beautiful foliage, covered in June with masses of deep purple, fragrant flowers, 15 ¢ts. each. AZALEA VISCOSA One of the most beautiful of the native species and one that responds readily to cultivation. The flowers are pure white, with sometimes a tinge of pink. and very fragrant. Season of bloom extends through June, July and August. 25 «ts. each; larger plants at 40 and 50 Cts. each. AZALEA NUDIFLORA Ot a more spreading habit than the last, flowers deep rosy red varying to light pink. Blooms in spring, just before the leaves appear. 20 Cts. each. ‘ AZALEA VASEYII Beautiful species from the Southern Alleghenies. Flowers large pure white. 30 ts, each. AZALEA ARBORESCENS Large growing species with pure white flowers. 30 | ts. each. AMELANCHIER SOTRYAPIUM Commonly known as Shad Bush from the fact that it opens its panicles of showy white flowers about ‘‘shad time.’’ 20 cts, each. AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS Of much dwarfer growth than the last; flowers creamy white, The foliage, in Autumn, turns toa bright yellow. 15 cts. each. ALTHAA Rose of Sharon. Of this popular shrub we offer the following varieties, all very desirable. A. SINGLE WHITE. 20 cts. each. A. DOUBLE RED. Of vigorous growth and very free flow- ering; flowers deep red, as full double asa rose. 20 cls. each. A. DOUBLE WHITE. Similar to the last but has creamy white flowers. 20 cts. each. A. ROS FLORA. Very beautiful variety mottled white and rose. 25 cts each. ers. with flowers A. JERSEY BLUE. A beautiful and distinct variety intro- | Itis wonderfully free flowering, the large | duced by us in 1891. double tlowers being of a distinct blue shade. 30 cts, each. ANDROMEDA MARIANA An exceedingly valuable low growing shrub with deep glossy green foliage that turns to deep red in autunin. The flowers are pure waxy white and appear with the first leaves in spring. 30 ¢ts. each. ANDROMEDA RACEMOSA Grows three to six feet high, producing in June countless racemes of pearly white bell shaped flowers having the exquisite fragrance of Pond Lilies, 30 c. ea. Very dwarf with snow-white fiow- | | | of fragrant white flowers. ANDROMEDA CALYCULATA Two to three feet high with small, evergreen foliage. Very early in spring the plants are covered with racemes of delicate white flowers. 20 ts. each. ANDROMEDA ARBOREA This species is of more robust growth than the others, often making a medium sized tree. The flowers are creamy white, in good sized panicles. The foliage is rich glossy green in summer, turning to vivid scarlet in autumn, 40 cts. each. BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA In September this shrub appears from a distance as though covered with snowy white flowers, but on closer inspection it is found to be soft white plumes. 4oc. ea, CHIONANTHUS VIRGINICA Five to ten feet high covered in June with large clusters of fringe-like white flowers. 30 cts. each. CEANOTHUS AMERICANUS Makes a compact round shrub two feet high. It blooms in July, the flowers appearing like fine white mist, all over the plant. 25 cts. each. CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS This popular shrub is known under various names, “Sweet Shrub,” “Strawberry Shrub,’’ Pineapple Shrub”’ and “Shrub” are some of itscommonnames. The deep chocolate colored flowers have a fiuity fragrance. 25 c. CLETHRA ALNIFOLIA Three feet high, bearing in mid-summer, spikes The fragrance is intense and may be noticed five hundred feet away. 20 &s.each. '_DEUTZIA “PRIDE OF ROCHESTER” One of the most popular of the Deutzias, growth and very free flowering. 25 cts, each. EVONYMUS AMERICANUS Strawberry Shrub. ‘wo to four feet high; the en- tire plant, stems aid leaves, of a rich, glossy green. Bears large, rough, crimson berriesin the autumn. 2o0c. EVONYMUS EUROPEUS A vigorous growing shrub or small tree bearing a profusion of crimson berries in autumn. Known as “Burning Bush.”’ 25 Gs. each. FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA Stems gracefully curved, forming a shapely shrub, every twig of which is covered in April with lovely yel- low bell-shaped flowers. 15 cts. each. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA One of the most popular of the flowering shrubs, producing in July and August, immense clusters of pure white flowers (some of the clusters measure ten inches in diameter). 30 Cts. each. Of robust 14 Wm F Rasset?t & Son's Catalogue of Plants ITEA VIRGINICA For delicate and graceful beauty, this shrub is one} of the finest. Produces racemes of cream white, fra- grant flowers all over the plant. turn a brilliant red in autumn. KALMIA LATIFOLIA . Laurel, The most beautiful evergreen flowering shrub in cultivation. Itis of great beauty at all seasons, but in June when covered with its large clusters of pink white flowers it is magnificent. 30 cts. each. KALMIA ANGUSTIFOLIA Of very dwarf growth with smaller foliage than the last, with clusters of red flowers in spring. 20 Cts. each, LILAC, PERSIAN RED The Persian Lilacs are of more slender growth than the old-fashioned varieties. The Persian Red produces immense clusters of elegant deep red flowers on wand- like stems. 25 cts. each. LILAC, PERSIAN WHITE ‘Like the last in growth, but has pure white flowers. Very choice. 30 ¢ts. each. LILAC, VIRGINALIS A beautiful snow white Lilac; very free blooming and desirable. 30 Cts. each. LILAC. COMMON The old fashioned Lilac. Flowers in very large clusters, deep and richin color. 25 Gis. each. LEIOPHYLLUM SBUXIFOLIUM A little evergreen of great beauty, forming compact bushes two feet high, covered in May with snowy white flowers that completely hide the foliage. 30 Cts, each. MAHONIA AQUIFOLIA Three to four feet high with evergreen foliage some- what resembling that of Holly. In autumn the leaves turn to beautiful shades of red, rich green and bronze. Flowers golden yellow. 30 cts. each, MAGNOLIA GLAUCA One of the finest of the Magnolias. Leaves deep green above and glaucous white on the underside. Flow- €1Ts waxy white, three inches in diameter, and richly fragrant. Well established plants, 40 cts. each. MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA A Japanese species forming a small tree with large white and purple flowers entirely covering the tree just before the leaves appear in spring; very fragrant. 50 cts. each. MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA The southern Magnolia. Leaves very large and evergreen. Flowers of immense size and very fragrant. Hardy as far north as Philadelphia. 50 cts. each. : PYRUS JAPONICA A very brilliant shrub for early spring. The bright red flowers are produced so freely as to cover the plant. Makes a splendid hedge plant, and will bear any amount of pruning. 25 cts. each. 20 &ts. each; 6 for SI. The stems and foliage | POTENTILA FRUTICOSA __Of dwarf growth, seldom more than three feet high with peculiar foliage and covered during a good portion of the summer with bright yellow flowers. 15 cts. each. PYRUS ARBUTIFOLIA _ _Three to five feet high with clusters of white lowers in May, followed by bright red berries that remain through the winter. 25 ts. each. ROBINIA HISPIDA Sweet Pea Shrub. This old fashioned flower is of remarkable beauty and has been rightly named Sweet Pea Shrub. The flowers, which are bright rosy pink, ate pour in large clusters all over the plant, 20 Cts. each. ROSA RUGOSA Japan species with distinct, beautiful foliage and very large crimson flowers followed by large red berries. Exceedingly hardy. 30 Gis. each, ROSA LUCIDA An elegant dwarf single rose. Flowers flesh pink, two inches in diameter. 20 Cts. each. ROSA CAROLINA Three to four feet high. Flowers deep pink, single, two inches in diameter. 15 Cts. each. ROSA NITIDA _ This is an elegant single rose with very dark glossy foliage, making a very beautiful growth of about two feet; flowers pink, two inches across. 20 cts. each. RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM One of the hardiest Rhododendrons in cultivation, and surpassing in beauty of foliage all of the hybrid varieties. It blooms very freely, producing large clus- ters of white flowers, tinged with pink, 25 Gs. each; larger. 40 to 50 Gts. ViIBURNUM NUDUM Much admired for its large glossy green leaves. The flowers are creamy white, in large flat clusters. 25 ts. each. VIBURNUM CASSINOIDES One of the best of the Viburnums. Covered in June with creamy white flowers, and in September with pink and blue berries. Very distinct and beautiful. 20 cis. each. VIBURNUM ACERIFOLIUM Of upright growth with maple shaped foliage, which turns to a beautiful shade of crimson inautumn. Flow- ers white, succeeded by clusters of large black berries. 25 ¢ts. each. WIEGELAS Very beautiful shmbs of spreading habit, with tubu- lar flowers of various shades of red, pink and white. The following are distinct and very beautiful W. ROSEA. Rosy pink. 20 cts. each. W. CANDIDA. Pure white; continuous bloomer. 25 cts. each. W.AMABILIS. Flowers light pink; variegated foliage. 2 ets. each. W.DESBOIS. Very large: flowers dark red. 20 cts each. Win F Bassett & Son's Catalogue of Plants 15 Vines and Woody Climbers AKEBIA QUINATA A very rapid grower, climbing fifteen or twenty feet. The foliage is five parted and very attractive. It bearsa quantity of very odd purple flowers in spring. 20 Cts. each. BITTER SWEET Celastrus scandens. A valuable climber bearing scarlet berries in autumn. 25 Cts, each. GRECIAN SILK VINE A very vigorous grower, with long, dark green leaves and odd chocolate colored flowers in summer. 25 Cts. each. BOSTON IVY Ampelopsis Veitchii. A very popular vine that elngs to either wood or stone, clothing them with a mat of the most elegant foliage, which changes to deep crim- son and scarletin autumn. Zo Cts. each. TRUMPET FLOWER Tecoma radicans. A beautiful old fashioned vine bearing clusters of deep red, trumpet shaped flowers in summer. 15 Cts. each. HONEYSUCKLES These vines are among the best climbers that we have,being unsurpassed in beauty of foliage, and the flowers are deliciously fragrant. We have three varieties as follows: Hall’s Japan, ‘almost evergreen, I5 cts. each; Common Japan, evergreen, 15 «ts. each; Variegated, 20 cts. each. ENGLISH IVY For places not too much exposed, the English Ivy is a grand one; clings to wood or stone, and makes a close mat of green, winter and summer. 20 Cts. each. EVONYMUS RAD. VARIEGATA A beautiful little vine with variegated foliage, cling- ing well to stone or wood. 20 ¢ts. each. PERIWINKLE A lovely trailing vine with evergreen 15 &s. Vinea minor. foliage, and beautiful blue flowers in the spring. each. DOUBLE PERIWINKLE A beautiful form of the last, with double flowers. 15 cts, each, Deciduous Orees THORNLESS HONEY LOCUST _A magni§cent tree with fine fern-like foliage, and entirely free from thorns. 20 to 4o ¢ts. each. NORWAY MAPLE A dark leaved, broad Jopped maple; one of the most popular trees for street or yard planting, growing in a very compact shape. 30 ¢ts. each, SCARLET MAPLE pb cer rubrum. A fine variety, in form between the Silver and Norway Maples. In spring the red seed ves- to the most brilliant scarlet, 25 cts. each, SILVER MAPLE The most rapid growing of the Maples, Foliage cut | and parted in a pleasing manner, 25 to 4o ts. each. TULIP TREE Liriodendron tulipifera. A rapid growing, broad and pyramidal tree, with large light green leaves, very distinct and beautiful in color. It bears very large yel- low and green tulip shaped flowers. It is well adapted to street planting, its shaft being as straight as an arrow, and the foliage is not eaten by insects. i} | i | | to streets and avenues. : Hair ferns sels are very ornamental, and in autumn the leaves turn | HORSE CHESTNUT Esculus Hippocastanum. Foliage appears very ear'v in the spring and is immediately followed by very large trusses of white flowers dotted with yellow and red. It is an elegant lawn tree and well adapted to small yards. 20 to 4o ts. each, MAIDEN HAIR TREE Salisburia adiantifolia. This is a rare tree from Japan, and is very distinct and beautiful. The foliage 1s quite large and reseinbles some of the beautiful Maiden 50 cts. each. SWEET GUM Liquidamber styraciflua. A stately tree with dark | green star-like leaves and cork bark, Its leaves are very | fragrant in spring, and in fall turn to rich tints of yellow and red It makesa broad, pyramidal tree, well adapted 30 to 60 cts. each. ORIENTAL BUTTONWOOD Platanus Orientalis. The American Buttonwood is a | well-known tree, growing to enormous size and showing | patches or yellow, white and green on the trunk, | The aS al | Oriental variety is similar to the common form, bu- 25 to 80 cts. each; ' much better in every way. 25 to 50 cts. each, Wfiscellaneous Guergreens Norway Spruce 2 to 3 feet Balsam Fir 2 to 3 feet 2ClS ies Nordman Fir 1 to 2 feet 50 cts.“ Dwarf Globe Arborvite 18 inches. 20 Cts. American Arborvite g to 12in. (per 100 $5) 15 Gis, 25 Gs. each , Retinospora plumosa aurea 13 inches . | 30 ets, each | Sweedish Juniper 18 inches 20 Cts. | Golden trailing Juniper, specimen plants two feet across . Sea ae sy ANS RCS area | Chinese Tree Box 15 cts. “ IC Wm F Basset? & Son’s Catalogue of Plants Frutt Orees Planes and Vines Chose wanting trees and plants tn large guantity are requested to send for estimate Strawberries Apples Dozen Hundred . , Ney Kine early. 2 see $0.25 $0.50 Ast class, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. Garldy Wate s soa cs ee eee 2 25 .50 Ben Davis Baldwin Smiith’s Cider ee Nichelvextraeanlyn bea see +25 .50 Winesap Summer Rose Benoni Michigan Bees ey row hak Scenes 25 .50 : ) : Tennessee Prolific RR har 25 .50 | Atsion. (Clapp = Favorite ) Best apple for this section; large, bright red, splendid flavor and Raspberries. good keeper. 20 cts. each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100, Turner ceT ute) Pon Aelia gee 35 75, | Mallard es je thn'g Luror cso ee Le 4 1.25 eee Brandywine: Ss vei Se ee Bie 35 1,00 | Kansas (black cap) SR ee ES 2.00 | st class, 10 cts. each; $1 per doz.: $7.50 per 100. ; Columbian .......... 1.00 6.00 | Crawford’ s Early Stump the World : R 3 Late Reeve’s Favorite lackberries Mt. Rose Large Early York WWal Sotieaen tre 2h au ear ea arenes .35 75 | Old Mixon Elberta Early Wnevest 1 Uses eee Ba 75 Grystalawihitesus cieet fe en 2 .40 1.00 | @ RG htatitiniyas) yan. - melee aeears .40 I.00 Sears = ast class, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $16 per 100. Currants E : : Bartlett Lawrence Kieffer peo Car SE Diam. Os, 2 9 ae Anjou Clapp’s Favorite Seckel invert hee ee en) see .60 a White Grape . pi acghnl ee .60 3.00 | Lapan Plums Jooseberries Ist class, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. aeipa Scat Mibemer Saeey e we #00 Abundance Satsuma Burbank Ogon Srapes | Cherries Each Dozen | | Isteclass, 25 cts.each: $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100 ~ Concord?) Age tes oe 12 50 ; ; Ves ptt coed Na a> or Ren 12 -50. | Early Richniond Napoleon nhignqdnty boos by sedial oat os PE Be a5 | Dyehouse Gov. Wood Moore’s Diamond ....... 15 1.00 Moores Barly gar. usu see sz 75 | 2 | Yut Grees Garden Roots Each Dozen Dozen Hundred American Sweet Chestnut .. . 25 2.50 Asparagus . . eee ae a) te .20 -50 Japan Giant Chestnut ..... 30 2.50 Linnzeus RHADALD aaah onan 75 4.00 Japan Walnut, 3to4ft. ... - 35 3.50 Queen wRhubarbaa es a. ] ee .80 5.00 S eal2}tO1S iti eeee “15 1.50 Horse Radish 15 -75 azeloNiits 2p eerie 15 1.50 The ATSION 1 (Clapp’ s Favorite) apple is ie sone the most valuable new apple sent out in many years. The engraving on opposite page is an actirate represen- tation and gives an idea of the beautiful and uniformly handsome appearance of the fruit. It isa large, handsome, deep red apple of the very finest quality and is always free from wormy ‘and knotty specimens. It does not need spraying to produce fair, handsome fruit. At the low price we are now offering it fruit growers should plant it largely. It isa fine keeper and is a perfect winter apple in every respect. For price see above. ‘To customers at distant points we can offer small trees by mail at 5 Cts. per — tree extra to cover postage. GEORGE W. BASSETT, Printer, Hammonton, N. J. en ne ee ea eT ee Renan Gre is Po SS Vo SS Vo SS SS SS SS Se eS eS eS eS > j } The Bellevue Nursery 33rd year ce rN Mrs Peart OChree Beautiful Dahlias Mrs. PEART, one of the true cactus Dahlias, with pure white twisted petals and flowers 5 inches across. SATURN, a dwarf variety with large crimson flowers and oddly notched petals, A very distinct variety. MAID OF KENT, one of the decorative class with broad velvet crimson petals very heavily tipped white. One of the very best of this class. These Dahlias have all been high priced varieties heretofore but we now make the following very liberal offer: {2 heautiful Dahlias by mail for $t Two each of Mrs, Peart, Saturn and Maid of Kent, and six other varieties (our own selection) by mail for Sr. 6 beautiful Dahlias by mail for 50 ¢ One each of Mrs, Peart, Saturn and Maid of Kent, and three other varieties (our own selection) by mail for 50 cts. Maid of Kent De SS NS ee ee eee, tee M4 “the