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golden yellow flowers, blooming continually from early summer uytill checked by frost in
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FLAMINGO. Our illustration very accurately portrays the beauty of this the best of all dark coloréd Cannas. A superb variety with trusses of immense size. The individual flowers are very large, nearly four inches across, of fine, even rounded form, color deep glow-
“NSN ingcrimson. This is a gem among Cannas and is equally as valuable for pot culture as for Ke bedding out. Its dwarf compact habit, immense size flowers and perpetual blooming quali- ties make it an excellent plant for the decoration of the house or conservatory.
30 cents each, 4 for $1.00. 1 each variety for 75 cents.
New Giant Japanese Morning Glory.
Our illustration on front page of cover shows the flowers reduced to one-half their natural G size. Everyone wishing a strong rapid growing vine should give these new Giant flowered 7 beautiesatrial. The plants are very rapid growers, making a growth of 25 to 30 ft. during 4% the summer with flowers nearly double the size of the ordinary Morning Glories, and in al- most unlimited variety of colors, from purest white through all the shades of pink, red, car- mine, crimson, blue, royal, purple and maroon, many of them with throats of one color and margins of another, while others are striped, spotted and slashed in endless variety of styles. Choice Mixed seed, 10 cents per packet, 3 for 25 cents,
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N no other line is it more important that articles purchased should be true to name and of strong vitality; in no other line is it so difficult to judge on receipt, with many varieties it being impossible to tell until plants bloom or
trees bear fruit, sometimes after years of waiting, care and exgense, it being found that in place of what was expected, the varieties are not adarted to climate or market, or worthless for other reasons. For forty-three years our stock kas been going to the plant and tree planters of this country. We point with pride to the commercial orchards in alf fruit-growing sections, to the trees and plants growing in yards and farms, to pleased customers in every state of our country, proving our success in furnishing varieties true to name, and as described in our catalogues. Located in one of the best regions for the full development cf sound, healthy stock, with a variety of soils, we are enabled to produce stock that is not only true to name, but trees and plants that are properly grown in soils best adapted to each kind, free from disease and insect enemies, vigorous and well rooted. It is not enough that such stock be produced, but in order to deliver it to customers in best condition for trans- planting, the growers must be provided with facilities for handling quickly, storing and packing properly. Few persons have any idea of the amount necessary to invest in packing houses, storage cellars, material and implements, in order that the varied products of seed farms, nurseries and greenhouses may ke successfully handled with- out exposure in the shortest time. We believe that no better facilities exist in this country than are to be found on the grounds of The S. & H. Co. Our immense cellars and greenhouses, with packing houses attached, enable us to fill orders promptly at times desired by our customers for planting in their locality, without regard to the outside temperature 2% 2 ere ee He See eee
Our greenhouses, devoted to the growing of tender plants, roses, etc., for shipping trade, contain one of the largest areas of glass used for this purpose. We grow healthy stocky plants that have made themselves at home in every section of this country; were among the first to distribute this class of products by mail. Our Seeds are attaining a reputation equal to our long-established one for trees and plants. The increase in our trade every season proves that our efforts to furnish planters with tested seeds of highest vitality are appreciated. Our seed trade is wholly a retail catalogue one ; no commission seeds are sent out, and no large stocks for wholesale trade carried over, enabling us to offer each season fresh grown-stock, & & 4H eee He SK
Our Nurseries stand second to none, either in complete assortments of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, Small Fruits, Grape Vines, Roses, Hardy Plants, Bulbs, etc., grown, in quality of stock produced, or in facilities for handling, packing and storing,
Our prices have been carefully adjusted, and are as low as is consistent with first quality, in all cases we believe will compare favorably with those offered by other firms, and in many instances our immense stock and complete equipment enable us to make lower rates than can be procured elsewhere on same grades. oe ee
Believing that our reputation and business record of over 40 years is a sufficient guarantee that all orders, large or small, will receive careful attention, knowing that never have we offered a finer stock in all departments, we solicit your orders for 1897, promising that every endeavor will be made to make every customer pleased and satisfied 2% 2% 2 te ee ee ee ee
Novelties and new varieties will be found offered under respective headings’ in Catalogue. We endeavor to test all new American and European introductions, offering only those we believe will be of value, and discarding old sorts only as they are superseded by better kinds FS ee eK KeeA KAKA AAMKA SS
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| REMITTANCES |
That all seeds, plants or other goods shall reach our customers safely and in good condition, Examine carefully on receipt and report at once should there be any cause for complaint.
Should be made by P. O. or Express money order, bank draft or registered letter. Remittances in any other way are entirely at sender’s risk.
Please use order sheets found in front part of every catalogue, carefully filling
out blank spaces at top for shipping directions. Be sure to SIGN YOUR NAME and give Post-Office and State, To avoid mistakes do not write letters on same sheet as orders.
| HOW TO ORDER. | , |
We are prepared to fill orders as soon as this catalogue reaches you. Send in your combined order for seeds, trees and plants, and if you do not wish trees and plants sent until time to plant in your locality, will send seeds at once and balance of order later. If you want part or all of order held, state it distinctly, with date when shipment is to be made.
WHEN TO ORDER.
Means that is all it will cost you. Each package will be done up securely, plainly directed, and the full postage paid on it by us, and safe arrival guaranteed. And we will refill any order that is lost on the way, or has any of its contents injured, free of charge.
POST-PAID BY MAIL
Means that we deliver the stock to express or railroad here, and the purchaser pays all transportation charges upon receipt of goods. No charge for packages.
BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT
OUR SEED DEPARTMENT and plant and Fruit Departments are Entirely Separate. Often the seeds or plants on a combined order may be sent 24 to 48 hours before balance of order is filled; if only part of order is received, please wait two or three days ior balance, before writing us.
PLANT, TREE AND SMALL FRUIT ORDERS MUST AMOUNT TO ONE DOLLAR. We cannot afford to fill orders of less amount than one dollar, unless, in addition to the amount wanted, ten cents is seut. This does not apply to seed orders.
The following catalogues, except No. I, are free to all planters:
No. J.—One of the most complete Descriptive Catalogues of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Evergreens, Grape Vines, Small Fruits, Roses, Shrubs, Hardy Plants, etc., ninety-six pages and three colored Revised and reissued from time to time as previous editions become exhausted. Price, toc.
plates.
No. 2.—This one.
No. 3.—Holland and other Bulbs for Fall planting, Winter-Blooming Plants, Small Fruits, Grape Vines, etc., including price list of Fruit and Ornamental Trees of larger sizes than can be forwarded by
Issued during August or September.
SEED [DEPARTMENT.
TESTED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
At prices named we pay postage on all seeds ordered by the Packet, Ounce, Pound, Pint and Quart. If ordered by Express or Freight, deduct at the rate of 8 cents per pound, and on Peas, Beans and Field Corn, 15 cents per quart; Sweet Corn, 10 cents per quart. Prices on Peck, Bushel and Barrel are for seeds delivered at station here. One-half pound at pound rates, one-half bushel at bushel rates.
SPECIAL RATES ON SEEDS IN PACKETS. This offer is hy Mail, Postage paid by us, to any Post-Office in the United States. For remittance of $1.00 you may select Seeds, in Packets only, valued at $1.25
mail.
« ‘ 2.00 2.60
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« “ 5.00 “ “ “ “ “ 7.00
And for sums remitted above $5.00, the purchaser may select 40 cents’ worth of seeds, in packets exclusively, for each dollar remitted.
Please remember that these discounts apply only to Vegetables and Flower Seeds in Packets, and not to Seeds by the Ounce, Pound, Pint, or Quart, or to the Special Collections; the prices on these are net; no premiums. allowed.
PAINESVILLE, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO.
ASPARAGUS,
Sow in early spring in drills two inches deep and one foot apart from row to row. After the plants are one or two years old transplant them into permanent beds. Set them 15 ins. apart each way and cover 4 ins. deep. Manure plentifully each fall, to be forked in very early in the spring, after which sow on a good dressing of salt. 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill.
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MAMMOTH WHITE ASPARAGUS.
Columbian Mammoth White. A distinct variety of strong vigorous growth, producing very large, white shoots, that in favorable weather remain white until three or four inches high, or as long as fit for use. Market ga - deners and those growing for canners will find this a very profitable variety ton LOW ekiaoc Oz. l0c., 4% fb. 30c., tb. $1.00
Conover’s Colossal, A stan- dard variety of large size, tender and excellent qual-
ity. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c., Y tb. 20c., fb. 50c. Palmetto. Extensively
grown by Southern gar- deners for the early mar- kets, where it sells at quite an advance over other yva-.- rieties on account of its mammoth size and regu- larity. Average bunches of fifteen shoots measure 13 to 14 inches in circum-
ference. Quality not ex- celled by any. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
BEANS—Dwarf or Bush.
Plant as soon as danger of frost is past, in light, warm soil, in rows two feet apart, three inches apart in the rows. Keep well hoed and draw the earth up to the stems, but do not hoe when wet as it will cause them to rust and injure the crop. Plant every two weeks until about the middle of August for a succes- sion. 1 qt. to 100 feet of drill.
DWARF GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES.
Improved Red Valentine. An improvement on the old favorite, the early Red Valentine, being ten days earlier and more prolific, yet retaining all its good points. The pods are remarkably fléshy and ten- der, and remain a long time on the plant without becoming hard. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Early Mohawk. The hardiest of the early varieties, and on this account is considered the best for very early planting; pods pale green, long and flat, seeds large, kidney-shaped, brown marbled purple. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Henderson’s Bush Lima. One of the most valuable characteristics of this Bush Lima is its extreme earliness, being fit to use from two to three weeks earlier than any other variety of the Limas. It grows about eighteen inches high and produces immense crops of delicious beans, continuing to bear until cut down by frost in the Fall. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.50.
Burpee’s Bush Lima. ~ A true bush form of the large white Lima. Plants uniformly dwarf, growing only 18 to 20 inches high. Very productive; single plants, with good culture, yielding 150 to 200 pods, as large as those of the Pole Limas, containing four to six large flat beans of excellent quality. With this variety a supply of fine Limas can be grownvas cheaply and with as little trouble as the ordinary dwarf or snap beans. Pkt. 1l0c., pt. 380c., qt. 50c., pk. $1.75.
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BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA.
WAX PODDED VARIETIES.
The purchase of roots one year old will save a year’s time. Golden-Eyed Wax. One of the most profitable sorts
Copover's Colossal and Palmetto. or LOO. Sohaeaa Mammoth White.
65c. for 50, $1.00 75c. for 50, $1.25 for
for the market gardener, an early and vigorous growing variety, yielding a great profusion of tender pods of a beautiful waxy appearance. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
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from rust. The pods are meaty, and well filled, thick-flat when young, and semi-round later; of rich yellow color and fine quality,-and entirely stringless even when large enough to shell. If the pods are picked as fast as formed, the plant con- tinues to furnish a bountiful supply for an unusually long sea- son. Pkt. 10c., pt. 30c., qt. 5Uc., pk. $1.50.
Wardwell ~ A Dwarf Kid- Ht ney Wax. An extra early pro- lic wax bean. Har- dy and pro- ductive.
Pods long, broad and flat, ofadel- icate waxy yellow,very brittle and entirely stringless.
Rite lOc qt. 25c., pt. 40c., pk. $1.50, bu. $4.50.
Black-Eyed Wax. A very early variety with long straight pods of Senne quality. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.50, bu. $4.50.
Golden Wax. Pods long, brittle, entirely stringless, of a rich golden color; as a snap sort it excels in rich buttery flavor. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
Yosemite Mammoth Wax. The pods of this monster Wax Bean average 10 to 14 inches in length, and are nearly all solid pulp and absolutely stringless, cooking tender and delicious. In color they are a rich golden yellow, the plant is a vigorous grower, enormously productive. Should be planted nearly twice as far apart as the ordinary bush bean. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.75.
Prolific Black Wax. Pods round, very fleshy and almost entirely. stringless, of an even rich golden color, very productive. Piet. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
White Wax. One of the best for family use: stringless, waxy, yel- low pods, very brittle, tender and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 1c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.50. j
FIELD VARIETIES.
White Prolific Tree. A prolific field variety; vines large, spread- ing, bearing its numerous pods free from the ground: beans small, resembling the common White Navy. Plant in rows three feet apart and two feet in the rows. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00.
KEENEY’'S WAX. Burlingame Mediums. Very productive; an early and
profitable variety for field culture. Pkt. 10c., pt.
Davis Wax. One ot the best for 20c., qt. 35c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00.
eeap oRget Ones ine caer White Marrowfat. Extensively grown in field crops ro I = ih Sie for sale as a dry bean for winter use; very prolific.
healthy, of compacy upright Cooking dry and mealy. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c., at. growth, carrying its pods in the 35c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00 center and well up from the SENT SR kN ethic
ground. It is very productive,
always giving a large yield of BEANS.
handsome pods, which are very POLE OR RUNNING.
long, oval, clear, waxy-white in | Horticultural Lima. A cross between the Dwarf Horti- color, and when of suitable size cultural and Dreer’s Improved Lima, combining
to use for snaps are entirely stringless until nearly} the earliness of the former with the good qualities
ripe. Canners say, “It is just what we want.” A of the latter. Can be planted far north of where
long, straight, clear, white pod, which does not any true Lima bean can be grown. Pkt. 10c., pt.
discolor in canning. The dry beans are large, pure| 25c., qt. 45c., pk. $1.75.
white and very attractive. Pkt. 10c., pt. 35c., qt. 60c. Large White Lima. The old standard variety, very Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wax. A strong-growing productive and of good flavor. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c.,
bush variety of remarkable vigor and freedom gt. 40c., pk. $1.50
VEGETABLE SEEDS.
Early Golden Cluster Wax. The finest of all the wax podded pole beans. It bears profusely its long golden-yellow pods in clusters of three to six from bottom to top of pole, and continues in bearing from the middle of July till the vines are cut by frost. In all the points requisite to a good bean for market this va- riety excels. It is dis- tinct in seed, in color and habit of growth. The pods retain their tender- ness long after the beans have attained a large size. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25¢., qt. 45¢., pk. $1.75.
Old Homestead. An excel- lent green podded vari- ety; enormously produc-
ing in great clusters from bottom to top of poles, and are entirely string- less; they cook very ten- der and melting. Pkt.
$1.75. Scarlet Runner. Chiefly
scarlet flowers, which are born in long racemes from July to October. ke, We, mo. We, Gt oe.
Seibert’s Early Lima. The earliest of all the large Limas, and when in con- dition to use green, are larger than any other va- riety. The vine is excep- tionally hardy and vigor- ous, and not only pro- duces pods earlier, but continues in bearing longer than any other va- riety. The pods and green beans are as large as those of the King of the Garden Lima and of better quality, a decided improvement in large Li-
pk. $2.00.
LAGRANGE Co,, IND., M rch 20, ’96, Sirs: I received the garden seeds sent all right. Thanks for the gratis ones. Yours truly, A. H. MILLER.
King of the Garden Lina. A vigorous grower, bearing profusely large pods, varying in length from five to seven inches. The beans are large and of rich flavor. When not too closely planted, they set beans early and continue bearing until killed by frost. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 45c., pk. $1.75.
tive, the long pods hang-
10c., pt. 30c., qt. 50c., pk. f
grown for its brilliant *
mas and cannot fail to become a favorite. Pkt. J lic., pt. 30c, qt. 50c, FH
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BEETS.
The soil for beet culture should be rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills one foot apart and one inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked; continue for a succession as late as the middle of July; when the plants are large enough, thin them out
One oz. to 50
to stand six inches apart in rows. feet of drill, five to six ths. to the acre in drills.
Bastian’s Early Blood Turnip. Extra early, of quick, large growth; flesh very tender, and retains its blood-red color when cooked. Highly esteemed by market gardeners for first CLOpH kien coz. 10c., 4 tb. 20c., tb. 50c.
Long Dark Blood. Long, smooth, growing to good size; half out of the ground; color dark blood- red; top small, dark red, of upright growth, keeps well. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % th. 20c., tb. 50c.
Dewing’s Improved Blood Turnip. Roots bright red, of fine form and flavor. Very early; an excellent market variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %tb. 20c., tb.
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Edmund’s Early Turnip. One of the most uniform of all turnip beets, with very small top of bronzy red. The bulbs are handsome and round, very smooth and of good marketable size. In quality it ranks with the best; exceedingly tender and sweet: skin deep blood-red; flesh dark red. Pkt. 5c.. 10c.,
Oz Y% th. 20c., th 50c.
THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
Swiss Chard Silver, or Sea Kale Beet. Sown
Detroit Dark Red Turnip. One of the best sorts for both market and home garden. Tops small, of up- right growth; rows may be close together. Roots globular, smooth skin, dark blood red; flesh bright red, crisp, tender, sweet; remains so a long time. Its small top. early maturity, splendid shape and color will make it popular with all who plant it. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 th. 20c., th. 60c.
THE BEST AND
EARLIEST
Crosby’s Egyptian. An improved strain of the Egyp-
tian. While being as early, it is much thicker, smoother, of better color and quality, than its parent. A most desirable Beet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y th. 20c., th. 60c.
Egyptian Blood Turnip. A standard sort, and by many
considered the best variety for forcing. The roots are large, hard, crisp and tender when young. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % fb. 20c., Th. 50c.
Eclipse. An improved extra early sort. Remarkable for its early growth, extreme smallness of top and extra fine quality. Perfectly smooth and round; skin and flesh intense red; very fine grained and sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 th. 20c., tb. 50c.
early in spring it makes a rapid growth of leaves and is fit for use for greens sooner than any other beet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., th. 50c.
VEGETABLE SEEDS.
MANGEL WURZELS AND SUGAR BEETS.
The Sugar and Mangel Wurzel varieties are grown for feeding stock. Sow in April or May in drills two and one-half feet apart, and afterwards thin out to stand one foot apart in the rows; keep well cultivated. One ounce will sow a drill 50 feet in
GRATIOT Co., MICH., ' April g, 1896. Seeds came to and was well pleased with them. Accept thanks for the extras. I do not see how youcan give so many away on so small an order. Yours respectfully,
Mrs. DAvID CLARKE,
F| Gentlemen: hand O. K,
Golden Tankard. A superior strain of yellow or gol- den-fleshed mangel; roots half long and very large; an enormous cropper. It is particularly rich in milk-producing qualities, and on this account is highly prized by dairymen. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. ldc., fb. 40c. By express, 5 lbs. and over, 25c. per
tb.
MammothLong Red. A variety producing long roots of an enormous size; smooth and regular in shape, with a small top. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4% fb. 15c., fb. 40c. By express, 5 lbs. and over, 25c. per tb.
Lane’s ImperialSugar, An improved variety of the French Sugar Beet, containing a greater percent- age of sugar than the ordinary varieties. Pkt. c., oz. 10c., % tb. 15c., tb. 40c. By express, 5 lbs. and over, 25c. per fb.
Yellow Globe. Roots of large size and globular form; very productive; keeps better than the Long Red, and is better adapted for growing in shallow soils. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 15c., tb. 40c. By express, 5 Ibs. and over, 25c. per fb.
7 BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Improved Dwarf. A variety of excellent quality. Pkt. dc., oz. ldc., 4 tb. d0c. BROCCOLI. Purple Cape. The best variety for our climate. It pro-
duces large heads of brownish purple color, very close and compact, and of excellent flavor. Pkt.
5c., oz. 40c. CABBAGE,
The ground must be highly manured, deeply dug or plowed and thoroughly worked to insure good, full-sized heads. A heavy, moist and fresh loam is the most suitable. Sow early in the spring in hot- bed, or later in open ground. Plant out 18 inches by two feet apart. The late varieties are usually sown by the middle of May and the plants set out in July, in rows three feet apart, and two feet apart in the rows. One ounce will produce 3,000 plants; 4% tb. of seed in beds enough to transplant for an acre.
shipments of cabbages have bec _ imported from Holland and sold, in our markets, ~ prices nearly double those obtained for our own product. The heads of this valuable new sort are of medium size, very solid and deep, averaging in weight nearly 8 pounds, of a fine white color, making them en- tirely distinct from any other strain. Their quality is superior, and they keep better than any other variety, being just as solid in spring as when put away in the fall, thus making it the best cabbage for early spring sales. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c., % tb. 85c., tb. $3.00.
All Seasons, An early Drumhead variety, producing heads of good size. Asa rule the earliest cabbages are only good for early marketing, but the heads of this variety being large and thick through, make it very desirable either for early Summer or late Fall use. In richness of flavor it is unsurpassed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % tb. 60c., tb. $2.00.
Winningstadt. One of the best in cultivation for gen- eral use; comes remarkably hard and solid, both early and late, and keeps well, both in summer and winter. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % fb. 50c., tb. $1.50.
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Selected Early Jersey Wakefield. The Early Wakefield is the standard early cabbage in all the northern markets, a larger acreage of it being planted than of all the other early sorts combined. It is the hardiest and hardest heading of the extra early
AllHead Early. The earliest of all large cabbage, being sorts, and most northern gardeners depend upon
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at least a week earlier than any of the various it for the bulk of their early crop. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., strains of Early Summer cabbage. It is fully one-| 4 tb. 7dc., tb. $2.50.
third larger than the Early Summer and therefore | Charleston or Large Wakefield. A very popular variety much more profitable to the market gardener. The with market gardeners in the South. It is about a
deep, flat heads are remarkably solid and uniform week later than Early Jersey Wakefield, but the in color as well as in shape and size. Pkt. 5c., oz. heads are nearly one-half larger; does not burst 20c., 4 tb. 60c., th. $2.00. when ripe like most early sorts, and can be lelt
standing in the field some time without damage. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 1%4 fb. Tdc., tb. $2.50.
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Selected Premium Flat Dutch, This we consider supe- rior to any cabbage in cultivation for late use. It ; aeee , possesses all the good qualities of the late Flat |Sure-Head, This popular cabbage is rightly name«
Dutch, and is a sure header. With good cultiva- Sure-Head, and never fails to make a remarkably tion on moist, rich ground, ninety-five in a hun- fine, solid, large head, with few outer leaves. It dred will head up hard. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., %4 tb. is a strong vigorous grower, ripening late for a 50c., th. $1.75. main crop, and very uniform in size and color.
. p | » . ~ / 2 ») Selected Early Summer. An excellent second variety, |__Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 4 tb. 60c., Tb. $2.00.
about ten days later than Jersey Wakefield, but | Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead. The largest cab-
much larger, and will stand on the ground longer bage known, weighing in some instances over 50
without bursting open. The heads are very hard Ibs. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % tb. 60c., th. $1.75. and solid and of fine, uniform shape. Pkt. 5c., 0z. | American Drumhead Savoy. The best of all the Sa- 20c., 4 tb. 60c., tb. $2.00. voys. Short stump, large size, solid, and a sure
Early York. A very early variety. Heads small, header. Pkt. 5c., 0z. 20c., 4 tb. 60c., th. $2.00. rather heart-shaped, firm and tender. Pxt. 5c., | Mammoth Rock Red. By far the best of the red cab-
oz. 20c., “tb. 50c., th. $1.50. bages. The heads are very large, and remark- Fottler’s Improved Brunswick. The earliest of the} ably sure heading; fully 95 per cent. of the plants large-headed Drumheads. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20¢., 4% will form extra fine heads. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c.,
tb. 60c., tb. $2.00. Y% tb. 75c.
CAULIFLOWER.
For spring and early summer use, sow about March Ist, in hot-bed, and trans- plant to cold frame when _ sufficiently large, and totheopen ground as soon as ground is warm enough. For late Autumn crop sow in the early part of May, and transplant in June. In dry weather water freely, and as they advance in growth hoe deep and draw earth to the stem. When heading tie the outside leaves loosely over the heads to protect from the sun.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. and the sort so popular in Germany for early mar- ket use. Scarcely a plant fails to produce a good head. If planted first of March, heads nine inches to one foot in diameter will be produced in early June, in which month the whole crop can be marketed. Pkt. 20c., %4 oz. 75c., oz. $2.00.
Lenormand’s Short Stem. A large, late, short- stemmed variety, with well-formed, white heads, of extra quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 60c., 4 tb. $2.00.
Early Paris. Heads large, white, compact and solid;
good early or late. Pkt. 5c., oz. 60c., 4 tb. $2.00.
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An extra early variety, | Early Snowball. Very early, and one of the surest to
make fine, large, solid heads. If planted March Ist, large-sized heads will be produced early in June, about one week earlier than other sorts, and scarcely a single head will fail to form. The outer leaves are short, allowing the plants to be set closer together than most varieties. Its dwarf, compact habit of growth renders it one of the best for forcing under glass; although culti- vated principally for an early crop, it does equally well for late planting. Pkt. 20c., % oz. Tdc., oz. $2.00.
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CARROTS.
Deeply tilled soil of a light | sandy loam is the most suitable for carrots. Land that has been manured T- heavily the year previous is the best. Cover the seed from one-half to one inch in depth, and press the soil firmly over the seed with the feet or a roller.
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For early use sow as early in Spring as the ground Guerande, or Ox-Heart. This is one of the most valu-
can be worked, and for late crop from May Ist to June Ist. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, and thin to three or four inches apart in row. Two and one-half pour of seed will sow an acre, % oz. to 100 feet of drill.
Early Half Long Scarlet. (Stump Rooted.) Excellent
able sorts, either for family use or market. Inter- mediate between the half-long and horn varieties, attaining a diameter of three to four inches at the neck, and of the most beautiful shape and color. It is of extra fine quality and very productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 fb. 25c. tb. 75c.
for early market or table use, of medium size, | Improved Long Orange. A deep, orange-colored vari-
flesh bright scarlet, brittle and of fine flavor. Pkt.
5c., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 25c., fb. 80c.
ety, equally adapted for garden or farm culture. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 25c., tb. 70c.
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Chantenay. One of the most perfect and uniform in shape. Always very smooth and fine in texture and easily dug; the flesh is of a deep golden orange color, very tender. For table use one of the best. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % th. 2oc., th. 80.
Danvers, A handsome shaped carrot of good size. Midway in form between Long Orange and Early Horn class, and grows very smooth. It yields the greatest amount of bulk with the smallest length of root of any carrot grown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.. % th. 25c., th. 75c.
Large White Belgian. Root pure white. green above ground, with small top; grows to a very large size and is easily gathered; flesh rather CUarse, is raised exclusively for stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. 1l0c., % th. 20c.,
tb. 50c. CELERY,
Sow the seed in open ground as soon as fit to work in April. Cover very lightly. Rolling or pressing in the seed has been found’ more satisfactory than covering. Cut the tops off once or twice before planting out to make them stocky. are five or six inches high, transplant the dwarf varieties three feet, and the taller sorts four or five feet between the rows. Plant six inches apart in tows. Cultivate well, and when large enough blanch by earthing up. 1 oz. to 5000 plants.
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Giant Pascal. A superior keeping celery, and the one to grow for second early and mid-winter use. It is
a sélection of Golden Self-Blanching, and par takes of the best qualities of that variety, but is
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much larger and a better keeper. The stalks are very large, thick, solid, crisp, and of a rich nutty flavor, free from any trace of bitterness. It blanches very quickly and retains its freshness a long time after being marketed. Excellent for shipping, as it is very free from rust or rot. Pkt. 5c., 0z. 20c., % th. 50c. ‘ SS \\ \ \
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CELERY—GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. Golden Self-Blanching. This is without doubt the | best celery for early use. The ribs are perfectly | solid, crisp, brittle, and of delicious flavor, sur-
passed by no other variety, while it has the decided | merit of being self -blanching to a very remarkable | degree. The heart is large, solid, and of a beautiful
| rich, golden-yellow color. It is an excellent
| keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c.. %4 tb. 7d5c
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New Pink Plume. The stalks of this mag Celery are of clear, creamy white, beautiful delicate pink. In flavor, it is sweeter than the red varieties, having a stronger “Celery” flavor, and preferred by Celery lovers wherever known, The foliage is white, serrated like the White Plume, and the plants bleach naturally. It has the long keeping qualities for which red Celeries are notice- able, and the faint tint of pink makes it wonder- fully attractive for table use. It has no tendency to rust, and owing to its white tops matures and blanches as early as the famous White Plume. Pkt,
l0c., oz. 30c., } i tb. $1.00.
| New Rose. The red sorts far surpass the white in
flavor, and possess in their coloring a feature which renders them valuable as a table ornament. This sort should be largely grown, as it is crisp, nutty, and of fine color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., % th. R5c.
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WHITE PLUME.
White Plume. For Fall and early Winter use this is the most popular celery. The heart and stalk is aaturally white, consequently requires very little blanching to be fit for the table. Its eating qualities are equal to the very best of the older sorts, being crisp, solid and of a pleasing nutty flavor, while its white feather-like foliage places it ahead of all others as a table ornament. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % tb. 65c.
Dwarf Golden Heart. A distinct variety, of sturdy dwarf habit. It is solid; an excellent keeper and of fine nutty flavor. An exceedingly showy and desirable variety for both market and family use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 4% fb. 60c.
CORN, SWEET OR SUGAR.
Please note that prices quoted for pints and quarts are postage paid by us. If ordered by express deduct at rate of 10c, Ee quart. One-half pints furnished at pint rates.
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Sweet Corn known.” The accompanying cut was taken from a photograph of ears grown on high land on stalks from four to five feet high, and needs no further explanation, the foot rule telling the whole story. Gardeners report the corn ready to
use in 60 days grown on sand, and 72 days on heavy clay. Mr. Clark, one of the most extensive corn growers in this country, says of it: “This new and distinct Sweet Corn combines more merit than any other variety in cultivation. It is as early as the Early Cory and yet the ears grow to a remarkable size, measuring 8 to 10 inches long and having 10 to 18 rows on each cob, the majority having 12 rows; kernels pure white, sweet and tender.” Dealers and truckers report ready sales and are enthusiastic over its large size and productiveness, as well as its white cob and good eating qualities. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., gt. 45c., pk. $1.50. \
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Cory. A very fine extra early sweet corn. Has a large ear, considering the size of the stalk, small cob, well filled with broad grains that are very sweet and of fine quality. A profitable variety to grow for very early market. Pkt. 5c., pt. 20c¢., qt. 30c., pk. 70c., bu. $2.25.
Stabler’s Early. An early variety, and of larger size than usual for so early a sort. It is remarkable for its sweetness. -Pkt..5c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c., pk. 85c., bu. $2.75. \\ R
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Nonesuch. An excellent second early variety that no lover of delicious, meaty, sweet corn can afford to miss. It is remarkably productive, a very strong grower with good sized ears, and above all, of the finest flavor, sure to please the most exacting. It has no superior. Pkt. 5c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c., pk. 85c., bu. $2.75.
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Early Minnesota. Very early; an excellent sweet corn;
ears fair size and uniform; plant rather dwarf. Pkt. dc., pt. 20c., qt. 80c., pk. 70c., bu. $2.00. Ballard’s Early. (Or Chicago Market). An extra
early 12-rowed variety. The ears are good size, well filled out at end and unusually tender and sweet. Pkt. dc., pt. 20c., qt. 30c., pk. 85c., bu. $2.75.
Country Gentleman, The most delicious of all sweet corns. The ears are somewhat smaller and less showy than the coarser varieties, but for private family use, where quality is preferred to size, it has no equal. The cob is very small, giving great depth to the kernels. The great merit of Country Gentle- man is its fine quality; without doubt the sweetest and most tender of all. Time of ripening a little later than Stowell’s Evergreen. qt. 35c., pk. 85c., bu. $2.75.
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One of the best late varieties, ears very
large, uniform in shape and well filled out at the |
tip end; cob and grain pure white, of excellent quality, highly prized for canning purposes. Pkt. 5e., pt. 20c., qt. 80c., pk. 70c., bu. $2.00.
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Mammoth Sugar. Late and one of the largest; pro- ductive and fine flavored. Pkt. 5c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c., pk. 85c., bu. $2.75.
Stowell’s Evergreen. The most popular of all. If planted at the same time with earlier kinds, will keep the table supplied till October. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in a fresh condition suitable for cook- ing. Pkt. 5c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c., pk. 70c., bu. $2.00. Two bu. and over at $1.75 per bu.
Stabler’s Pedigree. This distinct corn is of extra quality either for canning or for table use. The ears are large with deep grains in straight rows. It ripens earlier than Stowell’s Evergreen, and is equal to that old favorite in quality.
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variety with gardeners. pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Zigzag Evergreen, One of the sweetest and best late sweet corns ever grown. The ears resemble Stowell’s Evergreen, in size and shape, except that the rows run zigzag upon the cob. It remains in eating condition an unusually long time after being fit for the table. A great favorite at some of the canning factories; it is also an excellent variety for home use or for market. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
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Attention was first called to this variety by a large dairyman in Franklin County, Ohio, as a perfect En- silage Corn, having the creamy quality of the Tusea- rora Corn and the growth and rankness of the Red Cob Ensilage. The grains are pure white and very large, broad and long, and very showy, and of stronger vitality than any variety in cultivation, a very strong point in its favor. The fodder grows on the stalks in great quantities and of the finest flavor. It is the best milk producer of all the field ensilage corns, almost as sweet and tender as Sugar Corn. It will outyield the Red Cob Ensilage Corn, and is much more valuable because some 10 to 12 days earlier. Mr. Clark, the most extensive grower o1 Seed Corn in Ohio, says: ‘‘It is the most perfect Ensilage Corn I have found in my 17 years’ exper- ience in growing corn.” By express or freight, pk.-
A popular | 40c., bu. $1.25, bag of 2 bus. $2.25.
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Iowa Gold Mine, An early variety ripening but a few days later than Pride of the North; ears are of good size and symmetri- cal; color a bright golden yellow; the grain is very deep and cob small, thus enabling it to dry out very quickly as soon as ripe. It is remarkable to hold out in weight, 70 pounds of ears making 60 to 62 pounds of shelled corn. Will grade No. 1 in any market. Qt. 30c., by exp. or freight, pk. 50c., bu. $1.50. White Cap Yellow Dent. This new corn combines more solid merit than any corn ever catalogued, being suitable for all cli- mates and soils and yet grows large ears and matures early. The ear grows as large as the Leming and is from seven to ten days earlier, and on poor, thin soil will yield thirty per cent. more corn. Its great merit lies in the fact that it grows strong, rank and quick. The tip ends of the kernels are white, the insides yellow. Its good qualities might be stated as fol- lows: The ears are large, handsome and well filled. _ It is sure to mature in from 90 to 95 days. It husks and shells easy, and will grow more bushels on thin land than any other vari- ety. Qt. 30c., by express or freight, pk. 50c., bu. $1.50. Extra Eatly Huron Dent. This extra early Dent Corn is of quick, strong growth, with good sized stalks and ears; bright orange color, with small red cob, and long, deep grain: well grained over both ends of cob. Qt. 30c., by express or treight, pk. 50c., bu. $1.50.
Early Mastodon Dent. While not quite as early as our Early Huron Dent, or King of the Earlies, it is one of the earliest of all the large eared varieties of Dent Corn, and twill mature in 90 to 100 days in favorable corn weather. It is a strong grower and makes an excellent silo corn. Has the largest ears; will outyield and outshell any corn known to the trade. Color of grain, yellow, tipped white. Qt. 30c., by express or freight, pk. 50c., bu. $1.50.
King of the Earlies, The earliest of all Dent Corn. Color bright orange; short leafy stalk, medium sized ear, small red cob, long, deep grains and very prolific, and will mature a crop further north than any known variety of Dent Corn. Qt. 30c., by express or freight, pk. 50c., bu. $1.50.
Golden Beauty. This variety has the largest grains of any yellow
corn. The ears are of perfect shape, with ten to fourteen
straight rows of golden yellow grains, and filled out completely to the end of the cob. Qt. 30c., by express or freight, pk. 50c., bu. $1.50.
Pride of the North or Queen of the Prairie. A very early variety;
planted as late as July Ist, it has matured by October 1st, mak-
ing it one of the most reliable sorts for the northern sections of our country. Ofa light orange color. Qt. 30c., by express or freight, pk. 50c., bu. $1.50.
Hickory King. The largest grained and smallest cobbed pure white Dent Corn. It ripens too late for this section, and we do not recommend it as a safe crop north of the latitude of Central Pennsylvania. It will yield more on thin soil than any other white Field Corn. Qt. 30c., by express or freight, pk. 50c.. bu. $1.50,
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Leaming. The ears are large and handsome, with deep, large grain; orange yellow color and small red cob. Husks and shells very easy. Qt. 380c. By express or freight, pk. 50c., bu. $1.50.
SWEET CORN FOR FODDER.
There is nothing better for green feed, or for cur- ing for Winter, than Sweet Corn. Cattle highly rel- ish it, and when fed on it, keep in fine condition and give an abundance of milk. It has the great merit of being so sweet and palatable that cattle eat every part of the stalks and leaves, and consequently none is wasted. Also excellent for soiling. Sow thickly in drills or broadcast at the rate of two bushels per acre. By express or freight, pk. 50c., bu. $1.25. Bag of 2 bu. for $2.25.
POP CORN.
Queen’s Golden. The !argest of all pop corns. The
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Mapledale Prolific. The most productive pop corn, averaging eight to ten ears to the stalk. Ears uni- formly large, kernels nearly clear white. Pops large and tender. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c.
COLLARDS.
Georgia or Creole. This is the one so extensively used in the South. Forms a large, open head, or a mass of leaves on a tall stem. Pkt. 5c., oz. ldc..
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CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS—CURLED.
Extensively used as a small salad: the leaves while young have a warm pungent taste. Sow rather thick in shallow drills, and at short intervals during the season. Pkt. 5c., oz. lWc., % th. 20c.
stalk grows five to six feet high and bears two or |.
three large ears each. It pops perfectly white and a single kernel will expand to nearly an inch in diameter. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c.
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Cucumbers succeed best in warm, rich, loamy soil.
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A hardy perennial aquatic plant, growing along margins of running streams and ponds. Sow the sced in such places at the edge of the water, covering lightly. They increase rapidly by the extension of the roots and self-sown seed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c.
Early Cluster. Vines vigorous, producing the bulk of the crop near the root, and in clusters. Fruit short, holding full size to each end. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 th. 20c., th. 60c.
As soon as the weather becomes warm and settled, | Improved Early White Spine. An excellent variety for
plant in hills four to six feet apart each way, with 10
to 12 seeds in a hill; cover one-half inch deep. When all danger from insects is past, thin out the plants, leaving three or four of the strongest to each hill. The fruit should be picked when large enough, whether required for use or not, as, if left to ripen on the vines, it destroys their productiveness. 1 oz. to 50 hills.
Giant Pera. This is remarkably crisp and tender at almost any stage of growth. The seed cavity is very small and seeds so slow to form, that even large cucumbers, 12 to 15 inches in length, are «s firm and crisp as the smaller. Specimens of this variety have been grown 22 inches in length. Pkt. dc., oz. 15c., % th. 25c., th. 75c.
table use; very early; grows uniformly straight and smooth; light green with white prickles; tender, of excellent flavor. Very popular. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 20c., th. 50c.
Extra Long White Spine. Largely used for forcing by market gardeners. They grow 10 to 12 inches long and very straight, and make fine, hard brittle pickles when four to five inches long; dark green and handsome. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %tb. 20c.> tb. 60c.
Nichols’? Medium Green. Unequalled as a pickle sort, the young fruit being very symmetrical in shape, deep in color and very crisp; for early forcing and for slicing there is none better. It is exceedingly productive, of medium size and always straight and smooth. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 th. 25c., th. 60c.
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Improved Long Green, The leading variety of Long reen cucumber, 12 to 16 inches long; of excellent quality; dark green, firm and crisp; most exten- sively grown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 20c., th. 60c. Green Prolific. One of the best pickling varieties; dark green, tender, crisp, very productive; of fine flavor, uniform size, and good for table use. Pkt. 5c., 0oz., 10c., %4 tb. 20c., th. 50c.
Japanese Climbing. The vines are of healthy vigorous growth, and throw out strong grasp:ng tendrils, which enable it to climb trellis, wire netting, or any suitable support. Bears early; a single vine producing 25 to 30 splendid, large cucumbers, 10 to 12 inches long, of delicate flavor. Skin dark green, flesh pure white; of excellent quality for slicing and when young, make attractive pickles. kt. dc., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 35c.
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Cool and Crisp. This variety is early and productive. At the pickling stage they are straight, long, even and slim, and until fully grown are of a dark green color. While it is one of the best pickling varieties, it is also excellent for slicing, the cucumbers when fully grown, are exceedingly tender and crisp. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % fb. 25c., fb. T5c.
Early Frame. Excellent variety for table use; tender { and well flavored, and keeps green longer than any ¥@
other variety; also makes splendid, hard, green
pickles. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., lb. 60c. West India Gherkin. A very small oval-shaped, prick- ly variety; grown exclusively for picking. Pkt. dc., oz. 10c.
This is the best general purpose cucumber yet offered of either home or foreign varieties. Started with the well known and popular White Spine, as a basis to work on the Emerald can be said to be a decided improvement on that old favorite; retaining as it does, every good point in the best strains of that variety, and, in addition, possesses that rich dark green color which has been so long sought for but never before obtained. Is strictly an evergreen, hold-
ing its color until fully ripe. Its distinct dark green and spineless skin attracts the attention of everyone at first sight. The fruit sets early, and the vigorous vines abound in long, straight and handsome speci- mens of most desirable qualities. The flesh being peculiarly crisp and tender, and the flavor delicate, highly recommend it as a slicer. The young fruit makes an excellent pickle, and when ripe none excel it for a sweet pickle. For forcing under glass, or for long distance shipping, it will prove a boon, on account of holding its deep green color so much longer than any of the Yellow or White Spine sorts; besides its size and uniformity will suit such growers better than many of the kinds recommended for this purpose. It is almost entirely free from warts and spines, so much so that it may be called spineless. As an all-purpose table or market variety it cannot be surpassed. Pkt. l5c., 2 for 25c., 10 for
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Sow in hot-bed early in Spring; transplant two and one-half feet apart each way after weather becomes settled and warm. If no hot-bed is at hand, plants may be started in pots or boxes. 1 oz. to 1000 plants.
Ss) al Improved Large Purple. Fruit remarkably large, often measur- ing twelve inches in depth and nine inches in diameter, weighing five to six pounds. Skin deep purple with occasional _ stripes of green about the stem. Pkt. 5c., oz. 40c.
White Pearl. Fruit pure creamy white with a slight shad- ing of very light green near the stem; beautiful in shape, and in size fully as large and in quality superior to the purple, being more delicate; very fine grained and fine flavored. Ex- cellent either fried or baked. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50e.
ENDIVE.
Endive is one of the best salads for fall y and winter use. For early, sow in April; for late or main crop in June or July, in drills 14 inches apart; when two or three inches high, thin to one foot apart in the drills. When fully grown they should be blanched; this can be done by gathering up the leaves and tying them together at the tips. Green Curled, Is the hardiest variety, blanches white.
Pkt. 5c., 0z. 15c., %4 fb. 40c. White Curled. Leaves pale green, mid-rib yellow.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., %4 tb. 50c.
HORSE RADISH, Sets, doz. 25c., 100 for 80c.
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THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
KALE OR BORECOLE,
Dwarf Green Curled. The Kales are more hardy than
cabbage; make excellent greens for winter and
spring use; are improved by frost. For winter sow
from May to June and cultivate the same as cab-
bage. For spring sow in September and protect during winter. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % th. 25c.
KOHL RABI,
Early White Vienna. Dwarf, small, early; bulb, hand- some, firm, glossy white; leaves few and small and slender stems; the best variety for table, | but should be used when young and not larger than an early turnip. All varieties are tough and
stringy when overgrown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 4 tb 60c. LEEK, London Flag. The Leek is very hardy and easily |
cultivated; it succeeds best in light but well en- riched soil. Sow as early in the spring as prac- ticable, in drills one inch deep and one foot apart. When six or cight inches high, they may be trans- planted in rows ten inches apart each way, as deep as possible, that the neck being covered may be blanched. One oz. to 150 feet drilled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4% th. 30c.
" LETTUCE,
For early spring use sow in September and protect through the winter in cold frames the same as cab- bages, or sow in hot-beds in March and transplant | to open ground as soon as it can be worked. For late supplies sow in the open ground as soon as the season will permit, in rows one foot apart; thin out plants one foot apart in rows. If sown every two or three weeks to the middle of August, it may be had | in perfection the entire season. One oz: will sow 125 feet of drill and produce 3,000 plants.
Grand Rapids Forcing. As a forcing variety for winter and early spring use, this stands at the head of the list. It is beautiful in appearance, a strong grower, very tender and crisp, and retains its freshness a | long time after being cut. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4% th.
35c., tb. $1.00. Black Seeded Simpson. The leaves are very large and
form a compact mass rather than a distinctive head. They are thin, very tender, of superior qual- ity, and of a very light green color; exceedingly popular among market gardeners. Pkt. 5e., oz. 10c., % th. 35c., th. $1.00.
Denver Market. An early variety of Head Lettuce, either for forcing or open ground. It forms large, solid heads, of a good, light green color, and is
very slow to go to seed. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped (like the Savoy Cabbage), very crisp and tender and of excellent flavor. Pkt. dc., oz. 10c., % tb. 35c., th. $1.00.
It forms large, solid Pkt. oz. 10c., % th. 40c., th. $1.25.
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EARLY PRIZE HEAD.
Early Prize Head. Forms a mammoth plant, in which even the outer leaves are crisp and tender, and remain so throughout the season. It is slow to run up to seed, of superb flavor and very hardy. Pkt. he., oz. 10c., % th. 30c., tb. $1.00.
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Simpson’s Early Curled. One of the best early sorts for market or family use. Heads large, loose; leaves beautifully crimped, dark green, very tender and crisp. Recommended for general cultivation. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % fb. 35c., th. $1.00.
Salamander. An excellent summer variety, with- standing drought and heat to a remarkable extent; forms good-sized, compact heads; light green out- side; white within. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 tb. 35c., tb. $1.25.
Hanson. The heads are very large size, deliciously sweet, tender and crisp, even to the outer leaves; color green outside and white within; free from
any bitter or unpleasant taste. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.,
¥4 th. 35c., tb. $1.00.
‘The Deacon, An excellent variety, both for early use and for summer. It forms large and very solid heads of an attractive light green color, very crisp, tender and of first rate quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y th. 85c., tb. $1.00.
MARTYNIA PROBOSCIDEA.
The seed pods are used for pickling. Plant in hills three feet apart, and when well up thin to one plant in each hill. Gather when green and tender. Pkt.
Melons require a light, rich soil. Plant as soon as ground has become warm and dry, in hills eight feet apart for Watermelons, and six feet for Musk- Melons; 12 to 15 seeds in each, and thin out to three or four plants when all danger of bugs is over. If the plants grow very rank more and finer fruit will be produced by pinching off the ends of the shoots when about three feet long. One oz. for sixty hills, and 2 to 3 tbs. per acre.
Osage. This is one of the most profitable of all melons for the market gardener, of very uniform quality; it makes no difference what the size of the melon may be, large or small, they are all sweet and delicious. The skin is very thin, dark green and slightly netted. The flesh is salmon, remark- ably sweet, and of a spicy flavor; extremely thick and delicious to the rind. It is a remarkable keeper and one of the best shipping varieties grown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
Early Hackensack, This valuable variety is ready for market fully ten days ahead of the well-known Hackensack, which it much resembles in size, shape and quality. They are almost equal in size to the old Hackensack, weighing from five to ten pounds each. It is also very productive, averaging from five to six melons on the vine, all of which are deeply netted. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4% tb. 20c., fb. 60c.
Champion Market. It is almost a perfect globe in shape and densely netted, the flesh thick, light green in color and of a very rich, sweet flavor. It is nearly as early as the Netted Gem, which it re- sembles in shape and appearance and far surpasses in size. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
Banquet. Medium sized, almost round and densely netted over its entire surface. Flesh a dark rich salmon, uniformly thick and of that granulated character that always indicates a good melon. In quality one of the best red fleshed sorts. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
COLUMBUS,
Columbus. This is one of the best melons, as far as size, quality and productiveness are concerned; also one of the handsomest. In shape it is nearly round and almost entirely free from ribs and seams. Color when ripe light buff, thickly covered with whitish netting. Flesh.green, very thick and solid, leaving a very small seed cavity. The flavor is
of the very best. Pkt: 5c.,*oz. 10c., 4% tb. 25c., th. 75c. Princess. The Princess is quite different from all
other varieties and is one of the best for the home | In shape it is nearly round, with heavily | netted dark green skin; the flesh is of a rich salmon
garden.
color, very thick, and in flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. They ripen early and grow toa good size. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 1% th. 25c., th. 75c.
it attracts attention at first sight; it also stands
the very highest in quality; is sweet, juicy and firm, | Cuban Queen.
but not hard fleshed; eatable to the very outside |
coating and of the finest flavor. N it is unexcelled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 25c., tb. or
75¢.
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THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
Melrose. This excellent new melon is a very hardy, strong, and vigorous grower, the vines remaining green longer than any other variety. It is very prolific and melons are borne very close to the hill. They average about four pounds and are finely netted, showing but slight tendency to rib; the form is remarkably perfect and true; all in all, the handsomest and most showy of all melons. Flesh is very thick and solid, clear light green, shading to a rich salmon at seed cavity. In flavor it is un- equaled by any other and carries its superior quality and sweetness to the edge of the skin. One of the most desirable either for home or market use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 25c., tb. 75c.
Wiiller’s Cream. Of excellent quality. The flesh is of a rich salmon color, very thick, sweet and melting. Vines grow strong and are very productive, coy- ering the ground with fruit, which retain their bright fresh appearance several days after being gathered. Pkt. 5dc., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
Hackensack. Grows uniformly to a large size, round in shape, flattened at the ends; flesh green, of most delicious flavor; very productive; one of the best. Pkt. 5c:, oz. 10c., 4 tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
Emerald Gem. A very early variety of rich, delicious flavor and fine quality.’ Skin ribbed, yet smooth, emerald green with a few lighter colored stripes. flesh very thick, of a delicate light salmon color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 th. 20c., tb. 60c.
Netted Gem. One of the earliest and best small melons grown. Globular in shape, very uniform in size and weight, weighing from 1% to 1% tbs. each; flesh light green and of very fine flavor, exceed- ingly productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
Sweetheart. A new melon of excellent quality and one that is sure to become a popular and standard variety. Vine vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit large, oval, very heavy, uni- formly mottled light and dark green. Rind thin, but firm. Flesh bright red, firm, solid, very tender, melting and sweet. Fruit remains in condition for use longer than any other sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 tb. 25c., th. 75c.
Skin beautifully striped, dark and light green. Their flesh is bright red, crisp and sugary; solid, and good keepers; excellent to ship and productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % fb. 20c., th. 50c,
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Dixiz. The most productive, finest q of the best shipping melons, a cross between Kolb’s Gem and Mountain Sweet, and retains the rich, luscious flavor of the old Mountain Sweet, united with the excellent keeping and shipping qualities of Kolb’s Gem. It is from a week to ten days earlier than either, has a remarkable thin, tough rind, and as a shipper and keeper has no equal. The flesh is of bright scarlet, of the finest quality almost down to the skin. The melons are
20¢., Tb. 50c.
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Duke Jones. This fine large showy variety originated with the introducer of several of our very best melons, and he pronounces it the largest, most prolific and finest quality of any watermelon in existence. They are all very large, of fine shape and very early for so large a sort. One grower says that 65 days after planting he picked the first ripe melon, ripened close up to the rind, and pro- nounced by all who tasted it the finest flavored of the season, meat solid and of excellent flavor; for home use one of the best, and its shipping qualities are unexcelled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 fb. 25c., tb.
70c.
Fordhook Early.
Mountain Sweet.
Florida Favorite. This excellent variety is a remarkably heavy yielder and one of the finest table melons. It is two weeks ear- lier than Kolb’s Gem or Gypsy; of medium size, colored with light and dark green stripes alternately; flesh deep red, delicious, sweet, very firm and crisp. Its earliness and ex- cellent quality make it popular with those who plant for ther own use and prefer quality to enormous size. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., \% tb. 20c., tb. 50c.
uality and one | Phinney’s Early. A very early variety; medium and
uniform size, and a beautiful form. The skin is
An extra early melon of fine flavor and large size; qualities combined in no other Watermelon. From seed sown the tenth day cf May, large, ripe melons were picked the last week in July. Color a uniform medium green. Seeds white, flesh bright red and very sweet. Average weight of melons, 30 to 40 pounds. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 tb. 20c., tb. 50c.
One of the very best for general culture. Color dark green; rind thin; flesh scarlet, solid, very sweet and delicious. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., th. 50c.
Gypsy, ot Georgia Rattlesnake, An early variety, very
large, oblong; skin striped with light and dark green, rind thin; flesh crimson, sweet and fine flav- ored. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 20c., th. 50c.
Kolb’s Gem. Uniformly round and grows to a good |Ice Cream, Medium size, nearly round, color pale
size, often attaining a weight of 25 to 40 pounds. Its flesh is bright red and flavor excellent; rind dark green, striped and very tough. It is unsur-
green, white seeds, thin rind, flesh solid, scarlet, crisp, of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., th. 50c.
passed as a shipping melon, retaining its freshness |Citron. For preserving; grows uniformly round
and sweetness foralongtime. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %
th. 20c., Th. 40¢,
and smooth, striped and marbled with light green, flesh white and solid. Pkt. 5¢., oz. 10c., 4 tb, 25c,
Mushrooms can be grown in any dark room or cellar, or under the benches of greenhouses, where the temperature can be maintained at from 50 to 60 degrees. Fermenting horse manure, free from straw, mixed with one-fourth its bulk of good loam from an old pasture, is made into beds, say four feet wide and any desired length, 12 to 15 inches deep; this should be well packed down to make it firm; leave this to heat for a few days and as soon as the heat subsides to 80 degrees plant pieces of spawn about the size of walnuts, about six inches apart, covering the whole with two inches of good soil. The mushrooms should appear in about six weeks. Water with luke-warm water, and only when quite dry. One fb. will plant eight to ten-square feet of bed. 25c. per lb. By ex- press 5 ibs. or over at 12'%c., per tb.
MUSTARD,
For early salads sow in a slight hot-bed in March, and for a general crop at intervals through the spring, in rows six to eight inches apart, and rather thickly in the rows. Cut it when two inches high.
White. The best for salad or culinary purposes. Pkt. 5c., oz..10c., 14 th. 15c., th. 40c.
OKRA OR GUMBO.
White Velvet. Extensively used in the Southern States. Its long pods when young are used in soups, stews, etc. Sow at the usual time for a!l tender vegetables, in drills, two inches deep. This variety is very distinct; the pods are perfectly round, smooth, and of an attractive white velvety appearance; of superior flavor and tenderness, large size and produced in great abundance. Pkt.
dc.. oz. 10c., %4 th. 25c., tbh. 75c.
ONION.
A strong, deep, rich and loamy soil is most suit- able for this crop. Muck-beds well drained to the depth of two feet give large yields. The ground should be heavily dressed with well-rotted manure, and plowed a moderate depth, taking a narrow fur- row in order to more thoroughly mix the manure with the soil; if possible the plowing should be done in the fall. As early in the spring as the ground is in working order, harrow it thoroughly and make as fine and level as possible; sow thinly in drills one fourth inch deep and fourteen inches apart.
Keep the surface of the ground open and free from weeds, but do not ridge up to the growing bulbs. One oz. will sow one hundred feet of drill. 4 to 5 tbs. per acre. Market gardeners, and others requiring Onion seed in large quantities should write for special prices.
Large Red Globe. This is a very handsome variety, and deserving of general cultivation. It matures quite early (none of the perfectly globe-shaped onions are as early as the flat varieties), grows to a large size; skin deep red; flesh fine grained, mild and tender.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., % th. 40c., fb. $1.25. |
Southport White Globe. A large globe-shaped onion, firm, fine grained, of mild flavor; keeps well. This is one of the handsomest onions grown, of beau- tiful shape, clear, white skin, and commands the highest market price. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % tb. 60c., tb.$1.75.
Large Red Wethersfield. This is the standard variety and favorite onion in the East, where immense crops are grown for shipment. Large size; deep purplish red; form round; flesh purplish white, moderately fine grained, and stronger flavored than any of the other kinds. Very productive. Pk:. dc., oz. lic., %4 th. 40c., th. $1.00. By express, 5 tbs. or over, at 85c. per tb.
Prize Taker. Enormous size, averaging 12 to 14 inches in circumference. Although so large, it is very hardy and a fair keeper. The outside skin is of a rich yellow color, while the flesh is white, sweet and tender. They bottom well, are free from stiff-necks. It is very productive. In market it attracts marked attention, and sells readily at double the prices of other sorts. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., YY th. 50c., th $150
VEGETABLE SEEDS.
Extra Selected Yellow Globe Danvers. The finest shaped, best colored and largest cropper of any of the yellow onions, and not to be compared with the ordinary stocks of Yellow Globe Danvers. We grow this strain from carefu'ly selected bulbs, everything being rejected that does not come up to the standard in shape and size. By this careful system of selection we have produced an onion entirely distinct from the old type of Yellow Globe Danvers. Its points of superiority over the ordinary Yellow Danvers are earliness of ripening, smallness of neck, perfect globe shape and uni- formity of shape and color. It is an immense crop- per and will yield more marketable onions to the acre than any strain we have ever tried. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., %4 tb. 60c., tb. $2.25. By express 0 tbs or more $2.00 per ib.
Yellow Globe Danvers. An early variety, good keeper and excellent market sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. lic., 4 Ib. 35c., tb. $1.00. By express, 5 tbs. or over, 7oc., per fb.
White Silverskin, for Pickling. This is of small size, silvery white, and used almost entirely for pickling on account of its small size, handsome appearance ane mild flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., % tb. 6oc., tb. $2.00.
ITALIAN ONIONS.
The Italian Onions are very popular, owing to their quick growth, large size and mild flavor, many sorts making onions weighing two to four pounds from seeds the first year. They are not.as good keepers as the American sorts, but are very desirable for early market and home use.
Giant White Italian Tripoli. A large flat onion of mild and excellent flavor. Pure white and of beautiful form. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., %4 tb. 60c., tb. $1.60.
Giant Rocca. An immense onion, having attained nearly four pounds’ weight. Skin light brown. Flesh mild and tender. 5c., oz. 15c., % fb. 60c., fb. $1.60.
Pkt.
SS SS _ EXTRA SELECTED YELLO
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Mammoth Silver King. This mammoth variety is one of the largest in cultivation. It matures early, and is uniformly of large size and fine shape, being flattened, but very thick. The skin is a beautiful silvery white, flesh white and tender, of a very mild, sweet flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., % tb. 60c., tb. $1.76.
ONION SETS.
Onion sets should be planted out as early as the ground is dry enough to work; plant them in rows one foot apart, with sets three or four inches apart. When raised from sets the onions can be used in the ay state in June, or they will be ripened off by
uly.
White. Qt. 25c. By express, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50. Yellow. Qt. 25c. By express, pk. 75c., bu. $2.50.
White Multiplier. Color pure silvery white; very pro- ductive, frequently producing as many as twenty bulbs in a single cluster from one bulb planted; of excellent quality and size for bunching green, or can be ripened for use as pickling onions, and for this can be grown more economically than from seed. Qt. 30c. By express, pk. $1.25.
Write for quotations on larger quantities.
Peas mature earliest in a light, rich soil; for the general crop a mod- erately heavy soil is best. Commence sowing the early varieties as soon as the ground can be worked, continue. for a succession every two weeks until June. One quart for 100 feec of drill; two to three bushels for an acre.
In comparing prices please bear in mind that our prices are postage paid by us, on pints and quarts, and if ordered by express purchasers may deduct 35 cents per quart from prices named. Peck and bushel rates are by express or freight, purchaser paying charges. i
EXTRA EARLY SORTS. Alaska, One of the earliest; pods.
of perfect shape and remark- ably well filled; of unrivaled | quality for an early pea; height 2% feet. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
Extra Early Tom Thumb, An early Gi variety, nine inches in height; stout and branching, pods of good size, very productive and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.50, bu. $5.00.
First and Best. Pods good size and well-filled with round, smooth peas of excellent flavor. Ex- tremely early, productive, and ripen all at the same time, therefore a general favorite with market gardeners. Height 2% feet. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50. FIRST AND BEST.
Nott’s Excelsior, This excellent new dwarf wrinkled Extra Early Pea is robust and vigorous in growth, inclined to throw out latera’s at the base of the haulm, and produces in profusion long, handsome pods, closely packed with large peas of fine flavor. The pods are fully one- third larger than the American Wonder, containing six to eight fine large peas, packed so closely together in the pous that the peas are al- ways more square than round, a decided acquisition and cure to be very popular when generally known. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.76, bu. $6.00.
Premium Gem. A valuable Pea, growing about fifteen inches high, and among the earliest dwarf, green, wrinkled sorts. The quality is unsur- passed; the most remarkable characteristic is its wonderful prolificness. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.50, bu. $4.26.
McLean’s Little Gem. A very desirable early dwarf, wrinkled variety, grow- ing about fifteen inches high. Very large, sweet and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.50, bu. $4.25.
American Wonder. The earliest of all wrinkled peas. Of dwarf habit, grow- ing from nine to twelve inches high, and producing a profusion of good- sized and well-filled pods, of the finest flavor. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.60, bu. $5.50.
SECOND OR MEDIUM EARLY SORTS.
McLean’s Advancer. A green, wrinkled variety, about 2% feet hich, with long pods which are abundantly produced, and well filled to the end; of excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00,
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Hosford’s Market Garden». A grand wrinkled sort, coming in between Little Gem and Advancer. It is a prolific bearer. The pods of medium size are very numerous, and are literally packed with large peas of a delicious sweet flavor; 2 feet high. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
Heroine. This grand new Medium Early Wrinkled pea, grows uniformly about 2% feet aigh. Pods very large and heavy, slightly pointed, containing eight to ten extra large peas of delicious flavor. It is a very heavy cropper being literally covered with its long heavy pods. In quality it is simply perfection. No other variety combines quantity and quality to such a degree. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 45¢., pk. $1.50, bu. $5.00.
LATE SORTS.
Telephone. One of the finest, tall, wrinkled marrows yet introduced. It is immensely productive; of the best quality, and excellent, sugary flavor; vines very strong, averaging 18 to 20 pods to the stalk. The pods are of large size and closely packed with large, delicious peas. Hcight 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.35, bu. $4.09.
Stratagem. A green, wrinkled marrow, producing numerous pods of large size peas of excellent flavor. A superior quality that cannot be too highly recommended; 2% feet. Pkt. 10c., pt. 30c., qt. 50c., pk. $1.75, bu. $6.00.
Yorkshire Hero. A splendid, wrinkled marrow for market and kitchen gardens; of branching habit, abundant cropper and excellent quality; 2% feet. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.35, bu. $4.50.
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Champion of England. Universally admitted to be one of the richest and best flavored peas grown and very productive; height 3 to 4 feet, seed whitish green and much shriveled. We consider this equal in quality to any in cultivation, either for the amateur or market gardener. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Everbearing, The vines attain a height of from 18 inches to 2 feet; the pods will average 3 to 4 inches in length; the peas are very large, and in quality unsurpassed. For continuance and profusion of bearing this variety is unexcelled if equaled, a characteristic which gives it especial value for late summer and autumn use. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
White Marrowfat. Cultivated more extensively for a summer crop than any of the others; pods large. round, light colored and well filled; very pro- ductive. Height 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt, 35c., pk. 75c., bu. $2.50.
Dwarf Gray, or Sugar. (Edible pods). Of extraordi- nary yielding qualities, and unsurpassed as an edible podded variety. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c.
Canada Field. (White seeded). The favorite variety for soiling purposes, for which it is used almost exclusively, sown at the rate of 4 or 5 bushels per acre. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. 50c., bu. $1.50.
PARSLEY—4 oz. to 150 feet of drill.
Sow in drills one foot apart, in rich, mellow soil; soak the seed twelve hours before sowing, which should be done in early spring, as they are very slow to germinate. When one or two inches high thin out the plants to six inches apart in the rows. Used as a garnish for table, also in soups.
PARSLEY, DOUBLE CURLED.
Double Curled. Dwarf and tender; leaves yellowish green, crimped and curled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 1c., 4 th. 9
25c.
Champion Moss Curled. A compact growing, finely cut and beautifully curled variety of bright green color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4% tb. 30c.
PARSNIP.
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill: 5 gf pounds for one acre. Sow as early in Hy the Spring as the weather will permit, in drills 15 inches apart, covering half jf an inch deep. When well up thin out to {f 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows. Unlike Carrots, they are improved by frost; § and it is usual to take up in Fall a certain quantity for Winter use, leaving the rest \SsS in the ground until Spring, to be dug }#gss up as required. Hy Student. A half long variety of delicious (Mf
flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 20c., fi
tb. 50c. qa Hollow Crown, or Long Smooth, Roots |jif
oblong ending somewhat abruptly "Mi
with a tap root; best variety for gen-
eral use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. l5c., tb. 40c. :
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SEED POTATOES,
Orders will be filled in rotation, commencing as soon as danger of frost is over. Two or more kinds will be packed in a barrel if so ordered. No potatoes in bushel or barrel lots will be sent by express unless cash is sent with order to prepay express charges. At pound rates we pay postage. Peck, bushel and barrel lots are delivered at railway station here, purchaser paying freight. All potatoes by freight at purchaser’s risk. Write for special quotations on 5 barrels or more.
Carman No. J. This excellent medium early potato origin- ated with Mr. Car- man,editorof the Ru- ral New Yorker. For large, uniform size, handsome appear- ance, large yield and excellent table qual- ities itis without a ri- /) val. Skin white, finely ! netted,eyes few, even with the surface. A remarkably smooth potato. The vines are stout and vigorous and very productive. Flesh as white as flour when cooked, the quality perfect, being not only dry but the finest flavor. Lb. 25c., 3 lbs. 60c., pk., 40 c., bu. $1.00, bbl. $2.50. :
Maggie Murphy. A superior main crop late potato of CARMAN, No. 1.
the Rose class. A remarkably strong, vigorous grower and very free from disease and blight, in| Rural New Yorker No.2. A very distinctive variety, fact, might almost be called blight proof. It is and could readily be distinguished among a hun
enormously productive, of good uniform size, with dred others. It is very large, unusually smooth, very few small or unmarketable potatoes. Color with few shallow eyes; form oblong, inclined to delicate pink. In quality it ranks with the best. round and rather flattened, skin and flesh white. Its strong, healthy growth, freedom from blight quality excellent. Season intermediate. Tubers of
and immense productiveness recommend it to all great uniformity in size, almost every one market- in search of a potato for market or home use. Lb. able. Lb. 25c., 3 ths. 60c., pk. 40c., bu. $1.00, bbl. 25c., 3 tbs. 60c., pk. 40c., bu. $1.00, bbl. $2.25. $2.50.
VEGETABLE SEEDS.
Early Ohio, An extra early variety that are fit for the table two weeks ahead of Early Rose. A special favorite with market gardeners and one of the most profitable potatoes they can grow. The sprouts are very strong, the vines grow erect and are easy to cultivate. The tubers are compact in the hill, mak- ing them easy to dig; very few small ones, nearly every potato of marketable size; eyes very few and nearly even with the surface. They keep firm until late in the spring. Southern growers plant this sort almost exclusively for early shipments North. Lb. 25c., 3 tbs. 60c., pk. 40c., bu. $1.00, bbl. $2.50.
Ohio Junior. Although a chance seedling, it is with- out doubt related to that popular variety, ‘Early Ohio,” as it is almost identical with that sort in the form and marking of the tubers, habit of growth, etc. The tubers are oval oblong, round at seed end, with full eyes that are a:most even with the surface. It is an excellent keeper, very pro- ductive and of fine quality, and may be called an Early Ohio with new blood. One of the best extra
earlies. Lb. 25c., 3 tbs. 60c., pk. 40c., bu. $1.00, bbl. $2.50. American Wonder. In habit of growth the vines are
strong and branching, somewhat resembling that of the Peachblow; foliage of a rich dark green color. The tubers are white, large and uniform in size; elongated, slightly compressed; with few eyes that are nearly flush with the surface. In quality, either baked or boiled, it is dry and flowery, and has the rich sweet flavor that is so marked .n the Snowflake. Very productive and one of the best late or main crop varieties. Per tb. 25c., 3 ibs. 60c., pk. 40c., bu. $1.00, bbl. $2.25.
Sir William, A fine new potato that is said to be the best all round cropper on the market. In habit of growth it is upright and vigorous. The tubers are medium long, round, very slightly flattened, and full to the ends; skin light buff; flesh white and of excellent quality; medium late. The Sir William has the peculiarity of growing in good shape on heavy compact soils, a characteristic not generally possessed by long varieties. Lb. 30c., 3 tbs. 80c., pk. 50c., bu. $1.15, bbl. $3.00.
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PEPPER.
Sow in hot-bed early in April and transplant to the open ground when the weather is favorable. They
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should be planted in warm, mellow soil, in rows 18 inches apart. They may also be sown in the open ground when the danger of frost is past and the soil is warm and weather settled. One ounce to 2,000 plants.
Large Bell, or Bull Nose. A very large sort of inverted bell-shape. Flesh thick, hard and less pungent than most other sorts, and one of the earliest
varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., % tb. 75c.
Red Peppers. Under ordinary cultivation they grow 4 to 6 inches long by 3 to 4 inches in diame- ter; when ripe they are of a beautiful bright ruby red color, and are always remarkably mild and pleasant to the taste. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 4% tb. 75c.
Mammoth Golden Queen. Decidedly the best Yellow Pepper grown; being fully as large as Ruby King, of the most perfect and uniform large size; in color they are bright waxy golden yellow. The flavor is very mild. Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c. ;
Red Cayenne. A long slim pod, rather pointed, and when ripe of a bright red color, extremely strong and pungent. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c.
Celestial. A useful pepper, also a beautiful orna- mental plant, the bright, scarlet fruit, when ripe, almost hiding the foliage. The plant begins to set fruit early and continues until frost. The fruit is two or three inches long, and excellent for any of the uses to which peppers can be put. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c.
PUMPKIN.
King of the Mammoths. The largest of all pumpkins. Specimens have been grown weighing over 200 fbs.; flesh bright yellow, of good quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. ldc., 14 th. 35c., th. $1.00.
Calhoun. This distinct new variety is handsome in appearance, of medium size, and extraordinary weight and solidity. It is enormously productive, and excels in quality as a pumpkin for pies. It comes very true, and is uniform in shape. The outside skin is of a dark cream color: the flesh is a deep salmon-yellow—fine-grained and remark- ably thick. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % fb. 25c., th. 75c.
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pear
fine grained, sweet and of excellent flavor. A first rate keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4% tb. 20c., tb. 60c. Sugar. This is very handsome and prolific, of small size, the pumpkins averaging about ten inches in diameter, the skin is a deep orange yellow. It is very fine grained in flesh, sweet in taste, and an
excellent keeper. -Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 20c., tb. 60c. Large Cheese. Hardy, productive and superior in all
respects to most of our field grown sorts; of fine grain and excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4% tb. 20c., tb. 50c.
Connecticut Field. A large yellow variety. The best for field culture. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 tb. l5c., fb.
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oe RADISH.
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. For the first crop sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks throughout the season, for a succession. A warm sandy loam, made rich and light by some good strong manure, will be most likely to afford them brittle and free from worms. Sow in drills 10 to 12 inches apart. The winter vari- eties should be sown in July and August. Like the turnip they make the best growth in the Autumn, and must be tak- en up before severe frost and stored away in a cool cellar, in sand, or a pit, where they will keep tender and crisp all winter. S White Tipped Scarlet Turnip. — ;
An early variety of medium :
size and excellent flavor,
and of very handsome ap-
pearance. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.,
Y% th. 20c., th. 60c.
UNION CO., ARK., April 6, 1896.
MESSRS. STORRS & HARRISON Co.
DearSirs: Received seeds. plants, roses and grapes allO, K, Am per- fectly satisfied in all respects, and hope to favor you with a larger
order in the fall. Yours truly, JAMES MARTIN.
Early Scarlet, Turnip Rooted. A small, round, red, tur- nip-shaped radish, with a small top, and of very quick growth. A very early variety, deserving general cultivation on account of its rich color, crisp, tender qudlities. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % fb. 20c., tb. 60c.
Early White, Turnip Rooted. Like the preceeding in shape, but in color a pure white; flesh pure white and semi-transparent. Pkt. 5c., oz. l0c., % tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
Early Scarlet Globe. This variety is one of the finest for forcing and market gardening purposes. Shape roundish oval; skin brilliant red; flesh white, solid, crisp and very mild; tops small. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y tb. 25c., th. 75c.
Chartier. The color at the top is crimson, running into pink about the middle; thence downward it iS pure waxy white. It is very crisp, tender, and of mild and pleasant flavor. It reaches a very
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fete 0 ae eee Early Scarlet Olive Shaped. Colcr deep scarlet; flesh
tender and excellent; very early; fine for forcing or general crop. Pkt. oc., oz. 10c., 4 tb. 20c., tb. 65c.
Early White, Olive Shaped. Skin very white; grows quickly and is one of the earliest; flesh white ond crisp. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., tb. 65c.
French Breakfast. A splendid variety for the table, medium size; olive shaped; very crisp and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color; small top, and very rapid growth. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 th. 20c., tb. 60c.
Mi NY Eatly Long Scarlet Short 4 Top Improved. The
standard variety for Ss private gardens and S market use. It grows Se six or seven inches S long, half out of the
ground; is very brittle and crisp; color bright scarlet, small top. Pkt. Ne, Oy le, BA ilo), 20c., Tb. 60c. Yellow Summer Turnip. Grows to a large size; excellent to stand the
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heat and drouth of summer. Pkt. 5c., oz. ! @ye,, sisl ite), Axe, 90), EARLY LONG SCARLET. 60c.
A valuable radish either for home use or
Glass.
market. It is long, light scarlet, tipped white, and
of uniform size. The flesh is transparent white,
always crisp and brittle, even if grown to a large size, and of very mild flavor. It was named Glass on account of the fine transparency oi the flesh.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 fb. 25c., tb. 75c.
the middle of June; sow in August and September for early spring use, and protect with a covering of straw during severe winter.
Round Leaved. This variety is generally preferred for early sowing, and is the most popular with our market gardeners; leaves. large, thick and fleshy; one of the best varieties for fall sowing, being very hardy. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 tb. l5c., tb. 30c.
Long Standing. This is decidedly the best for spring sowing, as it stands fully two weeks longer than any other sort before running to seed. The leaves are large, thick, fleshy and crumpled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 th. 15c., tb. 30c.
Prickly A hardy, productive variety, best adapted for fall sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % tb. 15c., tb. 30¢.
SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE OYSTER.
A very delicate and nutritious esculent, es- pecially esteemed for its peculiar oyster flavor. Sow the seed early in spring, in drills one foot apart and one inch deep, thinning out the young plants to four inches. The roots will be ready for use in October, when a supply should be taken up and stored like car- rots. Those remaining will suffer no injury by being left in the ground until spring.
Long White. The favor-
ite market variety and
the best flavored. Pkt.
White Strasburg. A very desirable summer variety, 5c.,0z. 15c., 4 th. 30c.,
and highly prized by market gardeners, all claim-
ing it to be the quickest growing of all radishes. tb. $1.00. pS Both skin and flesh are pure white, firm and | Mammoth SandwichIsland. 73 brittle, and of excellent quality. It grows to a Very large, twice [
the size of the ordinary white, tender and de- licious. Invaluable for the market gardener. Pkt. 5¢., oz. 20c., % tb.
40c., tb. $1.25. SQUASH.
Any good enriched soil is adapted to the growth of the squash. The seed should not be sown in the spring until danger from frost is past and the ground is warm and thoroughly settled. Keep the earth about the plants loose and clean, removing the sur- plus vines from time to time, allowing not more than three plants to the hill.
Early White Bush, The best early variety for market or shipping. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 tb. 20c., ib. 50c.
Giant Summer Crookneck. This is fully as early as the old Bush Crookneck, and grows to nearly double the size, often 18 to 20 inches long, and a beautiful bright yellow. It is a profitable sort for market. because it grows so quick and large, keeps bearing all summer and commands good prices. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
Giant Summer Straight Neck. This is the ideal early
large size, and holds its table qualities well. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 tb. 20c., tb. 6dc. WINTER VARIETIES.
Long Black Spanish. One of the latest and hardiest. Roots oblong, black, of very large size and firm texture. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 tb. 20c., fb. 65c.
Rose China Winter. One of the best fall and winter varieties, a favorite with market gardeners; bright rose-color, flesh white, firm and of superior quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 1% tb. 30c., tb. $1.00.
California Mammoth White. Pure white. The flesh is tender and crisp, and keeps perfectly well through the winter. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 tb. 25c., tb. 75c.
RHUBARB, OR PIE PLANT.
Sow in spring in seed bed, in drills one foot apart. Cultivate well during the season, and in the autumn or following spring transplant into deep, rich soil, from three to four feet apart. The stalks should not be cut before the third year. For immediate use order the roots, which come into use at once. Linnaeus. Large and tender; the very finest of all.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 4 tb. 50c.
Roots. 1dc., each, $1.00 per ten by mail.
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.
SA squash for market gardeners and others who ship One Ounce Will Sow. Ore of Drill; any distance. On account of its shape it can be ne more easily and economically packed, and is less
liable to be broken than the Crookneck. Its color is a bright yellow, and its quality is first-class; excellent for family use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % fb. 25c., tb. 75c.
Select very rich, well drained soil, sow in drills one foot apart and one inch deep. For spring and sum- mer use make the first sowing early in spring and continue at intervals of two or three weeks until
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GOLDEN HUBSARD Early Prolific Marrow. A very fine carly fall and win- Golden Hubbard. This new variety is a decided im-
ter squash, following closely the earliest varictio. provement on its parent, the well-known Hubbard. e a , f = > ~ - re A -s re . Se ~ b 1c . ve) = c > rt a4
attractive; is unusually productive, of good flavor, & il H ; It k kee “esl ate
and a good keeper; points that make it popular ete aa: Bees ts at rm we! grees Ont paete : a! é in Ateaa ie : productive than the old favorite. ne of the best
ee a oe en anaiine Sees hele in cultivation for fall and winter use. Pkt. 10c., re a nA Es ee) Coe aylte
oz. 20c., 4 th. 50c., th. $1.50.
GOLDEN CUSTARD.
Golden Custard Bush. A valuable variety exceeding
in size any of the scalloped sorts. The color is a dark, rich golden yellow. It grows in bush form, is wonderfully productive, of good quality. Pkt. oc., oz. 10c., 14 th. 20c., th. 60c.
Perfect Gem. Equally desirable as a summer or win- nate . as. ter squash. It is a strong grower and very pro- White Summer Crookneck. This new variety closely aay Pie a SrA resembles in shape and size, the Yellow Crookneck, ries ith SmoCthS a an a but its creamy white color is much more attractive. Hashen Matas Ain Ree abet rich in Hage Pht Being of uniform shape and color, it is unsurpassed Be eae Vv, tb. 20¢ th. 60c : : in beauty, as it is also in quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. l5c., 2 aa 2,7, : Se ne
Y% tb. 35c., tb. $1.00. Boston Marrow. Of oval form, thin skin: when ripe, as ; ste bright orange; flesh rich salmon yellow, very dry, Faxon. In color this differs from all other squashes. a : : } ; When ripe some are pale yellow with paler yellow fine grained, and for sweetness and excellence un
: : surpassed. A fall and winter variety. Pkt. 5c., 02. stripes in hollows; others are green mottled. The 10c., % th. 20c.. th. 6c
flesh is deep orange yellow; has very small seed Vx ripe te ee :
cavity. While uncooked it ‘seems to have a hard | Hubbard. One of the best late table sorts. A general shell, but after cooking there is practically none, favorite. Flesh bright orange yellow. Very dry, the inedible part being very thin. It is sweet ani sweet, rich flavored; keeps perfectly through the dry, and nothing excels it for squash pies. Pkt. 5c.,}| winter: boils or bakes exceedingly dry. Pkt. 5c., oz. ldc., % th. 25c.. tb. Thc. oz. 10c., % tb. 20c., tb. 50c.
VEGETABLE SEEDS.
Sibley. (Pike’s Peak). A distinct and valuable va- riety. Shell pale green, and hard; flesh solid and thick, orange color, fine grained, dry, with a rich, delicate flavor. It is very productive and ripens evenly. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 tb. 20c., tb. 60c.
Essex Hybrid. A cross between the Hubbar’l and the Turban. It is one of the finest-grained, richest- flavored and sweetest of all the squash fumily, and will keep till the following June. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y4 th. 20c., tb. 60c.
TOMATO. One Ounce for 4,000 Plants.
Sow in hot-beds during March, or from six to eight weeks before they can be set out of doors; when the plants have four leaves, transplant into shallow boxes, setting them four or five inches apart; give plenty of air and endeavor to secure a vigorous but steady and healthy growth, so that at the time of setting in the open ground they will be strong and stocky, about as broad as high. Set out of doors as soon as danger from severe frosts is over. The fruit is improved in
Atlantic Prize. In Atlantic Prize we have an extra early variety that will average with the medium and late sorts, both in size and shape, and ripens up a large portion of its crop earlier than any other Tomato. It is not only the largest but the smooth- est and best flavored, and the brightest red of any of the extra early sorts, and is one of the most profitable of all Tomatoes for the market gardener to grow. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., %4 tb. 75c., th. $2.25.
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Livingston’s New Tomato, Honor Bright. A peculiar bright red variety, differing distinctly in several points from all other varieties. Its chief peculiari- ties are its solidity, changes of color the fruit under- goes during development, long keeping qualities after being packed, and its greenish yellow foliage. The vines are vigorous and bear profusely from early to late in the season, succeeding well on various soils. The fruit is borne in clusters of three to five large symmetrical specimens, on hard woody stems and does not crack. Its table qualities are excellent; the flesh when fully ripe, being tender and melting, more so than one might conclude from the solidity of the uncut fruit. Its color when fully ripe is a rich bright red, but before reaching this stage it undergoes several interesting changes, first it is light green, then an attractive waxy white, then lemon changing to red. Honor Bright is one of the handsomest and most showy varieties grown, and well adapted for home use and market, and on account of its solidity and long keeping qualities, is especially recommended for shipping which may be done in barrels, like apples, if picked in the early stage of ripening, and will keep from one to four weeks if stored in a cool place. Pkts. l5c., 2 for 25c., 10 for $1.00.
Ponderosa. The largest Tomato yet offered. In addition to its ponderous size it is also very solid; there being but few seeds. In color it is a beautiful crimson throughout, and when sliced makes quite an ornamental as well as useful dish upon the table. Although so large it is quite early, and has estab- lished itself as a standard among other well-known varieties. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., %4 tbh. $1.25, tb. $4.00.
Dwarf Aristocrat. Resembles Dwarf Champion in shape and habit of growth, and might be taken for it if it were not for the color of its beautiful, rich, glossy red fruit, much preferred by many to the purple or rose color of the Champion. In size, solidity, productiveness and flavor it is all that could be desired; especially valuable for forcing under glass, or growing outside for early market purposes. It may be planted 3x3 feet or even closer. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 4 th. 75c., tb. $2.50.
Dwarf Champion. One of the most distinct and valua- ble tomatoes: dwarf and compact in growth, grow- ing stiff and upright, with thick jointed stems and foliage. In form, color and size, the tomatoes resemble the Acme—very smooth and symmet- rical in shape, ripening close around the stem. Pkt.
5e., oz. 25c., 14 th. 75c., tb. $2.26. a
30 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
Buckeye State. In Buckeye State we have a large, smooth round Tomatoaveraging fully one-half larger than Beauty. It is an im- mense cropper, bearing its fruit in large clusters, often six to eight in a single cluster. Color deep glossy crimson, slightly tinged purple. Remarkably solid and meaty, while in luscious quality it is equal to the best. Its large size, fine shape and color and extra table qualities make it one of the most profit- able for a general market crop. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., % th. T5c., th. $2.25.
Beauty. An excellent variety of | large size and beautiful appear- ance. The color is glossy crim- son, with a slight purplish tinge. It grows in clusters of four and five, retaining its large size late in the season; very solid. Pkt. dc., oz. 20c., 4 th. 60c., th. $2.00.
TheStone. Excellent for a main crop for market or canning. The fruit is perfectly smooth, very large, many of them weigh- ing over a pound. It ripens evenly to the stem without cracking, and is very free from rot, even in wet seasons when other sorts have rotted badly. Exceedingly solid and _ firm flesh; it stands shipping well, and is an attractive market variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., %4 fb. 75c., tb. $2.25.
Favorite. Is one of the largest and most perfect shaped. Ripens evenly and early. It is very pro- lific, has few seeds, solid flesh, and bears shipping long distances. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 4% th. 60c., th. $2.00. y
Yellow Pear-Shaped. True pear-shape, small size, smooth, used for pickling. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., Y% th. 60c.
Red Pear-Shaped. Beautiful in appearance, bright red, in form like a pear. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., %4 th. 60c.
SToRRS & HARRISON Co,
Sirs: Having forseveral years bought seeds of you, Ican recommend them to all gardeners as the best I have ever tried; are just what they are recommended and never fail to grow. Can say the sameof plantsand trees. They came in excellent condition Yours truly,
SARAH A, DUCKWORTH,
WHITE Co., ILL., March 4, 1896.
EARLY WHITE AND PURPLE TOP,
ity. It is solid, very smooth, free from ridges, large in size, ripens up evenly, and is a very hand-
some sort; in fact, by far the most beautiful yellow
variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., % th. 75c. Perfection. Fruit large, color deep red; almost round
in shape, perfectly smooth and very solid; of the best quality; very productive. It has no superior. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % th. 60c., th. $2.00.
Acme. Fruit of medium size, perfect form, round. slightly depressed at the ends and very smooth: color dark, glossy red, with light purplish ting: Pkt. 5c., 0z. 20c., % tb. 60c., tb. $2.00.
Peach. Of delicate flavor and very attractive in appearance. The fruit is two inches in diameter An excellent preserving sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 4 tb. 75c.
TURNIP. ONE OUNCE WILL SOW I50 FEET OF DRILL: |'4 LBS. FOR AN ACRE.
Prices quoted are by Mail postpaid; if ordered by express or freight, deduct 8 cents per pound.
Turnips do best in a highly enriched, sandy gravelly, or light loamy soil. Commence sow- ing the earliest varieties in April, in drills from twelve to fifteen inches apart, and thin out ear- ly to six or eight inches in rows. For a succession, sow at intervals of a fortnight until the last week in July, from which time to the end of August, sowings may be made for the fall and main crops.
WHITE FLESHED SORTS. Early White Flat Dutch. An early white-fleshed,
strap-leaved variety, usually sown very early in the spring; of quick growth, mild flavor and excellent quality; also grown for a fall crop. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10¢., % th. 15¢., th. 45¢,
VEGETABLE SEEDS.
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Early Purple Top Strap Leaved. This is very similar to the Early White Flat Dutch, except in color, being purple or dark red on the top. It is of good quality and recommended highly for a garden turnip. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % th. l5c., tb. 50c.
Purple Top White Globe A Turnip of decided merit. Of globular shape, very handsome, and ot superior quality, either for the table or stock. It is a heavy producer, early, of rapid growth, and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 tb. 20c., th. 50c.
White Egg. A valuable variety of very rapid growth; egg-shaped, .
with thin, white skin. Very solid, firm, fine-grained flesh of sweet, mild flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c, % hoy, IY, ie, wYer
Early Snowball. A perfect globe- shaped white-skinned turnip. It is exceedingly productive. The flesh is fine-grained, firm, and of very delicate flavor. It is one of the best keeping of the white-fleshed sorts. Very early and particularly adapted for family or market-ise. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %4 fb. 20c., tb. 60c.
TURNIP—YELLOW FLESH SORTS. Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive, good keeper, globe- shaped, color pale yellow, with purple top; very fine in texture, closely resembling Ruta Bagas in good keeping qualities; good for both table and stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % fb. 15c., tb. 5c. Yellow Globe, or Amber. One of the best for general crop; flesh firm and sweet; grows to a large size, excellent for table use or for feed- ing stock. Keeps well till late in Spring: Pkt, 5c, oz, 10ce, Yauib: l5c., fb. 50c.
Orange Jelly, or Golden Ball. One of the most delicate and sweetest, yellow-fleshed Turnips. Not of large size but firm, hard and of most excellent flavor. Keeps well, and as a table variety has no superior. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., % th. 20c., th. 50c.
RUTA BAGAS, OR SWEDES.
Sow from the 20th of June to the middle of July in drills two feet apart and thin out to 8 inches in the rows.
Sweet Russian, or White Ruta Baga. This variety is
most excellent either for table or stock. It grows to a very large size; flesh white, solid, firm texture, sweet and rich; keeps well. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4% th. l5c., tb. 50c.
Imported Purple Top Ruta aga. The best of the Swedes Turnips in cultivation; hardy and productive; flesh yel- low, of solid texture, sweet and well flavor- § ed; shape slightly ob- § long, terminating ab- ;
ruptly; color, deep purple above and bright yellow under the ground; leaves small, with little or no neck, the most perfect in form, the
richest in flavor and the best in every re-
spect. Pkt. 5c., ‘oz. lcs 24) tbs l5e5) th: 45c.
TOBACCO. purple TOP RUTA BAGA.
Connecticut Seed Leaf. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % ib. 60c. Havana, Imported. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c.
HERBS.
Herbs, in general, delight in rich, mellow soil. Sow early in the spring in shallow drills, one foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances or transplant.
Balm. Principally used for making Balm Tea and | Saffron.
Balm Wine. Pkt. 5c.
Basil Sweet. The leaves and tops of the shoots are used for highly seasoned dishes, as well as in soups, stews and sauces. Pkt. 5c.
Caraway. Cultivated for the seeds, which are used in conféctionery and medicine. Pkt. 5c.
Lavender. A popular aromatic herb. Pkt. 5c
A hardy annual, cultivated for its flowers, which are used in dyeing and cosmetics. Pkt. 5-.
Sage. The leaves and tender tops are used in stuff- ing and sauces. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.
Summer Savory. Used principally for seasoning. Pkt. 5c.
Sweet Marjoram. bicths, dressings, ete.
Used as a relishing in soups, Pkt. 5c.
Rosemary. Hardy perennial, with fragrant odor and| Thyme, The young leaves are used for soup, dress-
a warm, aromatic bitter taste. Pkt. 5c.
ing and sauce. Pkt. dc.
GRASS AND CLOVER SEED.
Prices quoted by the lb. and 3 Ibs. are postage paid by us; if ordered by express deduct 8c. per lb.; larger quantities are by express or freight, purchaser paying charges.
LAWN GRASS SEED.
In fitting the ground for a lawn care should be
taken to have the work properly done throughout,
as in that condition it will last for years; but if slighted in the beginning it will be a constant source
of annoyance and expense.
The soil should be thoroughly harrowed or raked to reduce to as fine a
condition as possible, as well as to level it, as nothing detracts so much from the appearance of a lawn
as an uneven surface. As a fertilizer we would effects, and free from weed seeds. been sown it should be raked lightly so as to cover
early in the Spring as convenient, the earlier the
Apply at the rate of 600 to 1,000 Ibs. to acre.
recoinmend pure bone meal as being lasting in its After the seed has it about one-fourth inch deep. Sow in the seed as better, if the soil is in good condition. No one
kind of grass will make a lawn that will keep beautifully green all through the season, but a mixture
of several is essential, as some varieties are more
luxuriant in the Spring, others in Summer, and
again others in Autumn, and a proper combination of these various sorts is required to create and
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THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
maintain a perfect carpet-like lawn. Our Velvet Sod Mixture is most admirably adapted to t\-is pur- pose, and as near perfection as possible to attain. One pound will seed cbout five hundred square feet; 80 Ibs., or four bushels are required for an acre. Old lawns will be greatly benefited, if, as early in the Spring as the weather will permit, they are carefully raked so as to remove the dead grass and leaves that may be on them, then sprinkle it with our Velvet Sod Mixture, which will renew the thin places and spots
that have been killed by the Winter or other causes,
then give it a through rolling with a heavy roller.
Lawn Grassy Velvet Sod Mixture. Composed of a va-| Fancy, or Double Extra Clean Blue Grass. W eights 20 to
riety of fine, dwarf, close-growing grasses, which on properly prepared finely pulverized ground will
25 ths. to the bushel. and over at ldc.
Lb. 35c., 3 fbs. 90c., 10 Ibs.
produce a neat, velvety lawn and permanent sod. | Red Top Grass. Grows well in almost any soil, and is
Weight 20 Ibs. to the bushel. Lb. 40c., 3 Ibs. $1.00, 5 lbs. at 20c., 20 Ibs. and over at 18%c.
Special Lawn Mixture. For an ordinary yard when
a cheap mixture is desired, we can recommend this | Scarlet or Crimson Clover.
grass mixture. It is also well adapted for patching up bare spots where the grass has been trodden off during the Winter. Lb. 30c., 3 Ibs. 75c., per bu. of 14 Ibs. $2.25.
Kentucky Blue Grass. Also known as June grass; a] White Dutch Clover.
valuable variety for lawns when mixed with other grasses, and especially valuable as a pasture grass. Extra clean seed, 14 lbs. to the bushel. About 3 bushels to the acre. Lb. 30c., 3 Ibs. 75c., 10 Ibs. or over at 10c.
English Rye Grass, Perennial Rye. A nutritious perma- nent grass for meadows and pastures, or for mix- ing with other grasses for lawns. It does well on sloping banks, as its roots are fibrous and mat- like; 24 Ibs. to bushel. Lb. 30c., 3 Ibs. 75c., 10 Ibs. and over at 12c.
Orchard Grass. A valuable grass for pa.tures, for sowing in orchards or shadv places. It grows
valuable either for meadows, pasture or lawns
About 2 bushels sow an acre, 14 lbs. to the bushel.
Lb. 30c., 3 Ibs. 75c., 10 lbs. and over at 10c.
Briliant scarlet-flowered.
very productive, and greedily eaten by cattle; re-
mains green longer than the red variety, and is
excellent for bee food. Lb. 25c., 3 lbs. 60c., 10
Ibs. and over at 8c.
An excellent pasture clover. forming in conjunction with Kentucky Blue Grass, the finest and most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. Sow in Spring at the rate of 6 lbs. per acre. Lb. 40c., 5 Ibs. or over at 25c.
Alfalfa, or Lucerne. One of the best varieties. suc- ceeding in almost every situation, and bearing heavy crops of forage; will bear cutting three or four times during the season. For bringing up poor land it is the best of the clovers, as it not only produces large masses of foliage but forces its roots down fully three feet into the earth. Sow early in the Spring. Lb. 35c., 3 tbs. $1.00, 10 ths. and over at 12c.
rapidly and does not suffer from close feeding. | Alsike or Swedish. An excellent variety, of luxuriant
When sown alone 3 bushels should be sown to the acre. 14 lbs. to the bushel. Wb. 35c., 3 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs. and over at l5c.
growth and very sweet; valuable for pasturage or ensilage. Lb. 30c., 3 Ibs. 80c., 10 lbs. and over at 12c.
MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS.
Prices per single lb. are postage paid by us; in larger quantities, by express or freight, Purchaser paying charges.
BROOM CORN.
Improved Evergreens, This variety is extensively grown on account of the color and quality of its bush, which is long, fine, straight and always green: grows seven to nine feet high. Lb. 20c., 10 lbs. and over at 6c
RAPE,
Dwarf Essex. This plant is extensively grown in Europe and Canada for forage, especially for sheep, and for green manure, for which purpose there is, perhaps, no plant better adapted where a quick, rank growth is desired. Farmers who
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raise much stock and desire to get young cattle, sheep or lambs into favorable condition to be sold advantageously in the fall, can do it most cheaply by growing this Rape. Prepare the ground as for turnips and sow in June or July, with a turnip drill, in rows two and one-half feet apart, at the rate of two and one-half pounds seeu per acre, or may be sown broadcast at the rate of five pounds per acre. Lb. 25c., 3 lbs. 70c., 20. lbs. and over at
10c. SUGAR CANE.
Early Amber. The standard variety for the North. The beautiful amber-colored syrup it produces is thought to be superior in flavor to any other; and for sugar is unsurpassed. It is useless to plant cane seed before the weather is warm in the Spring. Six pounds are required per acre. % ib. 10c., tb. 25c., 25 ths. and over at 3c.
KAFFIR CORN.
An excellent fodder plant, either green or dried. It grows from five to six feet high and is well fur- nished with wide foliage that is greatly relished by cattle. Plant the rows three feet apart, leaving four to six plants to every foot of drill. Planted in this manner five pounds will sow an acre. Pkt. 10c., Ib. 25c., 10 Ibs. and over at 6c.
GERMAN MILLET.
No other plant that has yet been introduced for grass or forage has been able to produce anything approaching the enormous yield of this plant when grown under favorable circumstances. Sow from one-half a bushel to one bushel to the acre. -Choice quality. Lb. 20c., 10 ibs. at 4c., 50 lbs. and over at 2Y4c.
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FLOWER SEEDS.
NEW AND STANDARD VARIETIES. Flowers from seed are usually known as Annuals, Biennials and Perennials,
Annuals bloom and ripen seed the first year and then perish.
Bennials do not generally flower the first season and are in perfection only one year.
Perennials continue to flower several years in succession.
Hardy Annuals, Biennials and Perennials can be sown in the open ground early in the spring if desired, and Biennials and Perennials will not require any protection in Winter.
Half Hardy Annuals, Biennials and Perennials should not be sown in open ground until settled warm weather, though they can be sown in the house, if desired, early, and afterwards transplanted. © The two latter need to be protected in the Winter, or carried over until Spring in cold frames or green-
thouses.
The figures at the right of the column show the price of a packet of seeds in cents.
__ ABUTILON. (Flowering-Mlaple.)
Desirable’ plants for the house in winter and effect- ive specimens for the lawn in summer. The seed is saved from our own choice collection of named varie- ties, and should produce some fine new ones. Half- hardy perennial; 1% to 3 feet. Mixed colors..... 10
ABRONIA.
Trailing plants, produc- ing clusters of sweet-scent- ed, verbena-like flowers, especially fragrant towards evening; continue in bloom a long time; very effective — in beds, rock-work or vases; half-hardy annual. Mixed. 5
ADONIS AUTUMNALIS. (Pheasant’s Eye.)
The flowers are very brilliant and foliage delicate; thardy annual; 1 foot. Dark, blood-red............ 5
AMARANTHUS.
A beautiful class of ornamental foliage plants, half- hardy annuals.
‘Tricolor Splendens, (Rainbow Plant). Foliage of a very dark bronze, tipped with green and where exposed to the light bright crimson and gold.... 5
Beautiful drooping foliage with gor- »
geous markings of rosy carmine, orange, golden yellow andvolive\green;. sctewswercei ociciae)- sis < Sai
AGROSTEMIMA. (Rose of Heaven.)
Hardy annuals, producing pretty pink-like blos- soms on long slender stems. Very useful for cutting
for bouquets, and pretty in masses in’ beds. About 1Y4 ft. Finest mixed ................- tena aieuscats (otek 5 ALYSSUM.
LITTLE GEM. Little Gem. Plants very dwarf; only three to four inches high, and each plant spreads so as to com- pletely cover a large space. The plants soon be- come one mass of white, remaining in full bloom from spring to fall—being densely studded with beautiful miniature spikes of sweet-scented flow-
CESH An OZ ACh deiorsrckes = ocn <> RU OMe ae eee 5 Sweet. Fragrant, white, hardy, annual, %4 foot, DOT’ CLARG CH ey” hee ee: MERI Aa eh re 5
AGERATUM.
Valuable plants for beds and borders; in bloom
5!the whole summer.
The Snap-Dragon is an old favorite border plant, with dark and glossy leaves, and large curiously shaped flowers, with finely marked throats. They bloom the first season from seed sown in the spring, but the blos- soms will be much stronger
the second year. Succeeds
Ui, best in dry loamy soil.
Sa AS Hardy perennial; one and ANTIRRHINUM. one-half to two feet high. Majus Striatum. Finest striped varieties.......... 5 Majus, Choice Mixed, from named sorts.......... 5 Tom Thumb. Choice mixed; 1 foot.............. 5
AQUILEGIA,.—(Columbine.)
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Popular hardy perennials that bloom very freely during Spring and early Summer.
Chrysantha.
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Cerulea. Outer sepals deep lilac or blue, petals white; a grand variety for the border or rockery. 5
Beautiful long yellow spurred flow-
Double White. Large full double flowers.......... 5 Mixed Double. Jest and finest colors............ 5
ASTERS. | The most popular and useful of all our annuals. | For early flowers the seed may be sown in the house, | or greenhouse, in March or April, and transplanted | in the open ground in May. However, as the Aster | is essentially a fall flower, and the late blossoms are | the finest, it is best to sow the seed in the bed thinly early in May, and transplant when strong enough, | setting the plants of the large varicties twelve inches | apart and the dwarf ones six inches apart. Half- | hardy annuals. | Triumph, One of the most beautiful and perfect of all dwarf Asters, each plant forms an elegant bouquet of itself, seven to eight inches high. Ssarlet, -riclicc. acc, aaa ie Mee EEE Hee ne
Scarlet, (Edged White)..\.:.,.0- 2a eee tase >
Dwarf Queen. The earliest of all the Asters. Grows about 9 inches high and very branching; the pure white double flowers are produced very freely on
long stems, making it valuable for cutting...... 10 Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet. A magnificent dwarf
variety; fine for edging; 6 distinct colors; mixed;
9 inchess.nasadee. Geert ie +. ose eee: 5 Dwarf Chrysanthemum, Dwarf, late and valuable for succession; one foot; fine range of colors. Witxed oeseieeets SsleRleleld bale ble bisa ool steer 10 White Branching. Plant a strong grower of branch- ing habit, and continues tu grow and bloom later in the season than any other varicty. The flow- ers are very large, often four inches in diameter, borne on long stems, adding greatly to their value for vases or bunches. The petals are more or less twisted and curled in such a manner as to give the blooms the appearance of large, loose and graceful Chrysanthemums. The resemblance 1S) POLLeCEuetetetterar aio) e{eje[cle|«\e/=|ajshateieleis/mte\aiv jai staieae . 10
A beautiful class of Asters, use- The flowers are very large and
Wrhitte 3 0s ice sislsisely S eitaiecw 6's 0 oc ww evel eee 10 PRale eos ea oteiriste cles epeittece: fh ec. bie y coatve Os a 10 Lavender” fo teccc cece cee cele cues ss nee 10 Mixedon. cc ace ee ee. See 10
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from the most perfect of this most grand strain.
1Y ft. STOW bite: cc. inh scratch S eeeiehaves % oz. 40c—10 PLEIN: UO oe ctibonoosbdacndasoanoce 5 Y% oz. 40c—10 WL 2¢6el acim cope corte ar AG GMS Sr Oe Yg oz. 40c—10 Grimsonrceyon e:i.csaccaciottee cnc erac ee Y% oz. 40c—10 Carmine smash strane meerrtrae tec he Ye oz. 40c—10 Mixed, including a large and fine
ENE Ot COPD ooauresouceoscoccoo '’® oz. 80c—10
Victoria. A magnificent strain. Flowers very large and perfectly double, of globular shape and beautifully imbricated. Plants grow in fine pyr- amidal form about eighteen inches high.
White'.£35. Seyi eat oe ly oz. 50c—10 Scarlet ene eee eee. cs. % oz. 50c—10 |p tr ae SMS ec. Jb. o COO Boo e tn eT aeee le oz. 50c—10 Light Blue ac. etteeteies eieeiee eon arene Y% oz. 50c—10 Crimsonecceh ct eee soko cc cs Ye oz. 50c—10 All'GolorsaVicxedtieere scree Y% oz. T5c—10
| COMET ASTERS. | |
‘Comet. This beautiful race of Asters is very dis- tinct, in shape of flowers. They are of im- mense size, larger than any other class, four to five inches across, with long wavy and twisted petals formed into a dense half globe, somewhat resembling the Japanese Chrysanthemum. 1% feet.
| MW’ Snow White. A beauti- ~< ful variety with long pure white-twisted petals; flowers very large and double; one Olmthvenuinesta... ee:
WDeepiRose ier...) -\-/./1-- |Rose and White
| Cocordeau or Crown.— | Showy flowers, very | double, with white centers bordered with TRUFFAUT'S PEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION. bright rich colors. 18 ° INCHESy Aes eee 10
Truffaut’s Paeony Flowered Perfection. The highest |T11 Mixed, all colors. ee salt and most perfect type of this class. Seed saved OrMES TOO COCORDEAU, OR CROWN.
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Washington. Very large flowers, frequently meas- uring 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Mixed colors. 2 feet
Magnificent plants for garden culture. Sow in frame or bed, and transplant when two or three inches in height. The seed we offer is of a superior strain, saved from the most perfect flowers. Tender annuals.
OUR SUPERB STRAIN OF DOUBLE CAMELLIA FLOWERED.
Flowers are very large and perfectly double. This is one of the finest strains for either amateur or flor- ist.
Pink Perfection.
great substance.
Fine, camellia-shaped flowers of 2% inches in diameter
Splendens. Intense, brilliant crimson scarlet, very bright and showy 5 Camellia-Flowered Mixed. Contains all the above
colors and many others
Double Mixed. Occasionally semi-double......... 5 BALLOON VINE.—(Cardiospermum.)
A rapid growing, handsome climber, with an in- flated membranous capsule, from which it derives its name; half hardy annual; 10 feet
BEGONIA VERNON.
This excellent variety is of unusual merit as a bed- ding sort, flowering fully as freely when planted out as when grown as a pot plant. It begins blooming when first planted and continues throughout the whole season until stopped by froct. Foliage rich glossy green, often shaded deep bronze. Flowers deep red, changing to a beautiful clear rose in the fully open flower py. ek
NEW BEGONIA VULCAN.—(Begonia Semperflorens Atrococcineum.)
A seedling of the well-known Begonia Vernon | which is so popular all over the world as the best variety for bedding, on account of its profusion of | bloom, beautiful foliage, and hardy growth. All the good qualities of Vernon are intensified in the Vulcan, which might be appropriately called the new Scarlet Vernon Begonia. Planted side by side, the Vulcan is identically the same in growth and free flowering character, while it completely eclipses the Vernon in the intense brilliancy of its flowers
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OWS EZ Each plant is practically covered with flowers, which are of the most intense fiery scarlet color, even the stamens being tipped with fiery red. The entire plant is so brilliant that it looks like a mass of burn- ing coals. Begonia Vulcan comes perfectly true from seed and stands the most intense heat of sum- mer, growing quickly and vigorously even in hot weather. Per pkt. 15c.; 2 pkts. for 25c.
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Plants of great value for Summer decoration or window .gardening. They are covered the whole Summer with bright and elegant drooping flowers, blooming the first season from seed if sown in Feb- ruary or March in a temperature of 60 degrees. Keep the bulbs in a warm, dry place, in dry sand during Winter. These include the loveliest shades of all colors. The individual flowers average from
2 to 3 inches in diameter. Tuberous Rooted, single mixed...........+s-+++- 15 “ . dowble Mixed... ...ts.eseeenn en 25
FLOWER SEEDS.
BACHELOR’S BUT TON.—Centaurea Cyanus.
A fine border plant, succeeding in any garden soil, but the flowers are more brilliant if grown in gravelly ground. Hardy annual; 2 feet. Single mixed
Free-flowering, dwarf plants, covered during the | greater part of the summer with a profusion of _ flowers; suitable for edgings and small beds or pot | culture; half-hardy annual; six to eight inches. | Mixed, light blue and white
BRYONOPSIS.
A beautiful plant of the Gourd species, with ivy- like, pale-green foliage and showy scarlet fruit, striped with white; half-hardy annual; ten feet.... 5
CALLIOPSIS OR COREOPSIS.
A very showy border plant, producing flowers in nearly every shade of yellow, orange, crimson, red and brown. Sow where they are to remain, and thin to two feet apart. Hardy annual, two feet high.
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Golden Wave. Bushy, compact plant, covered all summer with bright golden flowers, two inches across, each distinctly marked with dark brown center
Finest Mixed
Showy, free-flowering hardy annuals, growing in
or mixed borders, and continuing in bloom until killed by frost. Make good pot plants for winter.
© | Officinalis Meteor.
any good garden soil, producing a fine effect in beds |
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Prince of Orange. Large, double, deep yellow flow- ELSestniped withwonranGesaeereeiie + iss liens $ Pongei fl. pl. Large, double, white flowers........ 5
A splendid variety, very large, double, striped and imbricated flowers, of a deep orange ona pale yellow ground
CANDY TUFT.— (Iberis.)
Universally known and cultivated, and considered indispensable for cutting. All the varieties look best in beds or masses. Seed sown in Autumn produces flowers in early Spring; when sown in April, flowers from July to September, and some of the sorts till frost comes. Hardy annual, 1 foot.
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Ov "ily,
Empress, or Snow Queen. A complete mass of snow- white flowers, borne on a candelabra-shaped plants Remo7: UC MW .. snc Ome tere oso ce vee 5
Purple Sewn... . cary of fore s See GLaa el) oo cars <tels 5
Whites” Per 02. 2065525505. Sais ous ess 5
Rocket.” Wihite.,. eons force) seercrtalne ion encod oalclere 5
Bragrant, ~ Whites 2405 ates: snc e be ois eles s 5
Crimsone ee BINe ss ayer e se cs oe oe ieee eee ae se tee 5
Riieelitxed er era OZ 20 Crs co cite sees coe 5 ' Perennial, Hardy Evergreen.................+0+- 10
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5 a ‘> These belong to the showiest of the greenhouse plants. Their magnificently-marked pocket-shaped flowers, produced in great abundance, make them highly decorative. Seed should be sown in July or August. Greenhouse perennial. Hybrida Tigrina. Flowers of largest dimensions, beautifully maculated or spotted. Seeds saved
TOME ChHOIGESEECOLLECLI On Senet iisnioiiaie les \e/1 «ns 25
CANNAS.— (Dwarf Large Flowered French.)
These beautiful, new, ever-blooming cannas bloom freely the first year from seed. Flowers very large,
THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
| Collection of 6 Named Varieties of
approaching gladiolus in size, and of the most gor-
geous colors. Excellent for bedding in masses. Soak
the seed 12 to 24 hours before sowing. Sown in
February or March will make flowering plants by
July.
Mad. Crozy, One of the most popular of all the Cannas. Flowers very large, dazzling crimson scarlet, bordered with a golden yellow, very free flowering. Oz. 40c.
Extra Choice Mixed, Seed saved from only the very best of the large or Gladiolus flowered varieties. OZEBV Gr. 5 ves sh heer osols Sete eee Cea eee 5
Dwarf French, the 6 for 50c.
The Carnation has always been one of the most esteemed of the florist’s collection, and there is no flower more desirable for the garden. Sow under glass in greenhouse or hot-bed, and when of sufficient size transplant one foot apart each way. Half-hardy perennial, 1% feet. ‘ Carnation, Double, Perpetual Flowered. Seed saved
from choicest double flowers...........-. banehenee Extra Choice, Double Mixed. Seed saved from
choicest German and English stocks. A large
portion of this seed will produce double flowers.20
Double Mixed, All shades and colors.............10
Marguerite. A beautiful free-flowering race of Car- nations that with ordinary care will be in full bloom in four months after sowing the seed, and flourish equally well‘in open ground or in pots. The flowers range through many shades of red, pink, white, variegated, etc., of fine form and large
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size. Those sown in Spring commence flowering SSTICH| FEATEIER. in early Summer and continue to bloom in profu- sion until checked by frost. Plant compact and effective ornamental plants for either pot or
robust in habit. outdoor culture. It is as easily grown as the Wlixed” a. cee eee Mires Perera CaratatietesSisversiaieisie:<-+°s 0 ordinary Coxcomb. 3 pkts. for 25c....... 21210
) Pure White? Geiaece=s- SOTO OC Hono no oe) CENTROSEMA GRANDIFLORA. | CAMPANULA.—(Bell Flowez.) - y
| Well-known, beautiful, hardy plants, bearing a great profusion of attractive bloom, thriving best in light, rich soil. Some of the varieties flower the first
| season if planted early.
Carpatica, Mixed. Free flowering, blue and white nixed, continuing in bloom the whole season; handy. penemmialmle OO teem tele etstrie oer 5
Media. (Canterbury Bell). Beautiful, large, bell- shaped flowers; effective plants for the border or pot culture; hardy biennials; 2% feet.
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CANARY BIRD FLOWER.
A rapid-growing Summer climber, with canary yellow flowers. Tender annual........ Beteictrercinete 5
CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA.
A valuable ornamental leaved plant, forming a graceful round bush of silvery gray, tern-like leaves, making a fine contrast when massed with dark foliage plants. NHalf-hardy perennials, 1% feet .. 2.2 beteeeetoeiare te Soo tanec Debeaae 10
- CELOSIA.— (Coxcomb.) Free-blooming, graceful plants, growing best in rather light soil, not too rich; grown in pots they are fine for the greenhouse or conservatory. Half-
_A hardy perennial vine, of exquisite beatity, which blooms eatiy in June from seed sown in April, and bears; profusely invert- ed pea-shaped flowers 2 inches in diameter, and ranging in color from a rosy violet to a reddish pur- ple, with a broad feathered
hardy annuals. E f¥ white marking through the Cristata Nana, Dwarf Coxcomb. An intensely bril- center; the back of the liant shining carmine; conspicuous, even among flowers and the large buds most brilliant colored flowers..:.............. 5 are pure white.......... 10 Ostrich Feather. This new feathered Celosia pro- CLARKIA, duces very large, bright crimson and orange An old favorite, hardy annual plant, growing in
plumes which are exquisitely curved and curled any garden soil and producing freely its cheerful in exact resemblance of an ostrich feather. The flowers early in the season. Sow the seed early plant grows about three feet high, of handsome in the Spring or in the Autumn. 1% feet finest pyramidal form, and makes one of the most. | mixed. ...... mlavataia!s?atclolsyeisioke yarsestsvey Sic 100) aS
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A very pretty genus of plants, growing from one to three feet high. The flower and foliage are both fine, and some of the varieties are of wondrous beau- ty. Greenhouse perennials, which can be planted
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
The annual Chrysanthemums are distinct from the Autumn ie flowering varieties, blooming
all summer and making a gorgeous display in the flower . garden and for pot culture. ® Extensively grown for cut
flowers. Hardy annual. Single Mixed. (Painted Dai- SIES) Pace ieiey«) cieisisiafaicls ©: « 5 = Double Mixed. ........ 5 — Double Perennial Varieties. Japanese and Chinese Large Flowering. These are gorgeous Autumn flowering plants. If sown early will produce strong flowering plants the first year. Seed offered is from a collection of choicest _ mamed varieties ........ccccccrccsvscen Soin ciel, 0's 20
COLEUS.
A highly ornamental class of plants with richly colored fol- iage of maroon, yellow, crim- , son, green, etc. Indispensable for ribbon or carpet bedding Tender perennials.
New Hybrids. Mixed CONVOLVULUS MAJOR.
The well-known Morning ‘& Glories. Splendid climbing YJ
plants. Nothing can equal them for rapidity of growth and pro- fusion of bloom. Choice mix- Pd; (OZ, MOC wcmis orem eee 5
| green and gray.
kof another, while others are striped, spotted and
@ of the Glories of the Morning should give these New y Giants a trial.
» the seeds in the house.
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CONVOLVULUS MINOR.
Rich colored, handsome, dwarf trailing plants, producing in beds and mixed borders an _unusu- ally brilliant effect; hardy annuals; 1 foot. Mixed. 5
NEW JAPANESE GIANT MORNING GLORY. . |
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The handsomest and most interesting race of climbers ever introduc- ed. For illustration see front page of cover, which although reduced to one-half of their nat- ural size, gives a better description of these new beauties than word can convey. They are very rapid growers, attaining a height of 30 feet during | the summer, and are specially attractive from the first, even before they commence blooming, on account of the great variety of color and marking in the foliage; some of the leaves being a dark green, while others are golden, and many of them marbled, mottled, margined and streaked with silvery white, With all of the above characteristics the greatest charm of these new climbers is in their flowers, which are of gigantic size, and in an almost unlimited variety of colors, from purest white through all the different shades of pink, rose, red, carmine, crimson, blue, royal purple and maroon, most of them with throats of one color and margins splashed in an endless variety of styles. Every lover They are of the easiest culture. Sow early in a warm, sunny place, or to gain time start
Choice Mixed. 3 pkts. 25c............ Aer,
WAYANDOTTE Co., KANS., Oct, 23, 1896.
I received the articles ordered of you in excel
Yours respectfully, J. M. FrInx.
FLOWER SEEDS.
A fine, rapid growing climber, with handsome foli- age and large bell-shaped flowers; green at first but rapidly changing to a purple. Seeds, set on their edge, should be started in hot-bed, or rather dry soil, as they are apt to rot in open ground. One of the best climbers for covering arbors, etc. Tender perennialSepunplemc0 mectassemecresccecineciat-iae 10
NEW EARLY FLOWERING COSMOS,
In the New Early Flowering strain of this very popular flower, the period of blooming has been extended from four to six weeeks. Seed sown in the open ground in Spring will produce flowering plants by the ist of August that will continue in bloom until late in the Fall. We offer a superb mixture of white, mauve and different shades of pink and red. Some of the flowers are immense, measuring four to five inches across; some of them resembling single Camellias and Dahlias; the petals are in a variety of forms, some of them fringed, pinked, and plaited in various ways...... 10
COSMOS.
An Autumn flowering plant of rapid growth, mak- ing large bushes five feet high, which are a mass of elegant foliage until they begin to bloom. From September to November each plant is covered with hundreds of showy blossoms two inches in diameter. The flowers resemble single dahlias and are pure white, bright pink, flesh colored and deep rose, each with bright yellow center.
Peavlsemintare wititelsteetcas cis c\cle celetel eretereloraletorel ste) fered 10 IETS 6. COMO ROD EIGE BENE UEC RCE fo GHEE 10 G22 pba eencnereEtoase Ren coonbecdinpaocous. dD Mammoth Perfection. This is a decided improve:
ment on the ordinary strain of Cosmos with flowers nearly double the size. The plants grow five to six feet high and are one mass of feathery emerald-green foliage studded with mammoth white, pink and crimson flowers. Mixed colors.10
Charming bulbous-rooted plants, with beautiful foliage and rich-colored orchid-like fragrant flowers; universal favorites for Winter and Spring blooming. If seed is sown early, they make flowering bulbs in one season; they require sandy loam; half hardy perennials; 6 inches.
Persicum. A variety of great beauty and many colors
Petsicum Giganteum. A great improvement over the old sorts; each flower measures from two
to two and a half inches in length; mixed...... 25
CYPRESS VINE.—Ipomaea (Quamociit.)
A beautiful climber, with delicate dark green feathery foliage and abundance of bright, star- shaped, rose, scarlet and white, blossoms. Tender annual; 15 feet. Mixed
DOUBLE. SINGLE.
DAHLIA, One of the best Autumnal flowering plants, blooms until killed by frost; half-hardy perennial; blooming the first year from seed if sown early. Double, mixed. Saved from the finest double flowers Single. An exceedingly beautiful class, and very highly prized for cut flowers...........ceee000:
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Single Striped. (Gracilis).
A fine strain of Single
Dahlias with beautifully striped and spotted flowers of great variety of colors..............
_ A favorite Spring blooming plant. in hot-bed or house, and transplant to a rich, cool, partially shaded situation.
DAISY .—(Bellis.)
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Half-hardy percnmal.
Double Red. Longfellow. Extra large sized flower;
color deep dark rose....
Snowball. Large, double, Excellent tOlmGutiitiemmer er - = -
Double Mixed. Choice...
long stems.
pure white flowers, on
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DATURA.
Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty).
Plant of robust habit,
and grows to a good-sized shrub in a single
season.
The leaves are large, dark green, and
the stem is brownish purple with a shining sur-
face. The flower is
trumpet-s
ped, of im-
mense size, often ten inches long and five inches wide at the mouth, with three cones or funnels, one within the other; the inside of the tube of a delicate French white, marbled with royal
purple on the outside..
DELPHINIUM HARDY.—(Larkspur.)
One of the most showy and useful hardy peren- | nials; producing splendid spikes of flowers in pro- fusion throughout the summer.
bloom the first year from seed.
Formosum.
Rich blue and white; 3 feet........... :
Choice Hybrids Mixed..
Sow seed early
If sown early they |
These beautiful free-flowering half-hardy plants furnish an abundance of bright and varied colored flowers all through the summer and fall until severe irost.
Chinensis fl. pl. (Double China Pink). A biennial of Dwarf habit; flowers the first year, but the bloom is stronger the second. The colors are rich, and in large beds you hardly find two alike. 5
Laciniatus Flore Pleno. (Double Fringed Japan Pink). Large double, showy flowers, fringed edges, mixed various ColorSwenc ween eee 5
Imperialis fl. pl. (Double Imperial Pink). A superb
ouble variety; all colors mixed........22..%... 5
Heddewigit Diadematus. (Double Diadem Pink). This is of a denser growth than the Heddewigii and dwarfer habit. Very regular, densely double and/ofallishades'of color. se. 1 - oss eens 5
igii Flore Pleno. (Double Japan Pink).
Flowers very large and double, nearly three
inches in diameter; most brill'ant colors......... 5 Heddiwigii Alba Flore Pleno. [Extra fine, large pure white Mowers, very. double. .-2 2... oer eee 5
Mourning Cloak. A beautiful variety; flowers very large and double, of deep purplish-black color. The petals are elegantly fringed and distinctly bordered w'th pure white. .... 5..s ccm. seneetenen 5
Eastern een. Very Jarge single flowers, finely fringed, marbled and suffused with carmine, rose, Mauve and. LAC. ck seve's.e «ibis ims ales MS ICeis meee 5
|Crimson Belle. Beautiful, large, single flowers, of lustrous velvety crimson. ......0.62-..+0+seeus~ 5
Choice Mixture of all the Above Varieties .......... 5
DIGITALIS. (Fox Glove.)
Ornamental plants producing dense spikes of flowers on stems 3 to 5 feet high. The blossoms are thimble- shaped, purple, white and spotted, and very striking. Seed can be sown in spring or autumn and large roots can be divided. Blooms the second season. Hardy biennial. Mix
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EUPHORBIA. FORGET-ME-NOT.—Myosotis.
Variegata. (Snow on the Mountain). Hardy an- nual; foliage veined and margined white; very
ajo An old favorite. It '@ flourishes best in a most, shady situation, and is in constant bloom nearly the whole season. If the seed is sown in Autumn it will succeed best, and flower in early Spring. Hardy per- ennial; % foot.
Myosotis Palustrus. Blue flowers, with white and RVC ONWMEVIOS ex seeetccrs = steatuciniand ecteesae Gicrsl Sueae e ee MEANS 5
Dissitiflora, Large sky-blue flowers; very early AiG we lloomMbineccsgosodacccoccno bods 000060 c 5
Victoria. Dwarf, bushy habit, perfectly covered with large umbels of azure blue flowers, remain- ney iin [noon A lone thieMS>cconcouabGoo000cKKGGKS 5
GAILLARDIA.
A very showy and useful class of plants, flowering very freely from early Summer until frost. They are exceedingly effective when grown in masses, and are particularly adapted for corsage flowers or for vases, lasting a long time after being cut.
appear, surrounded by brilliant orange-scarlet leaves, and in a short time the whole plant will present a dazzling array of scarlet and green leaves, the effect of which is very striking....... 5
ESCHSCHOLT ZIA.— (California Poppy-)
a Very attractive plants for edgings or masses; the leaves are grayish green, finely cut and divided. The large handsome flowers, two inches or more in diameter, are vellow, orange and white, and are produced in profusion all summer. Annuals. Choice mixed 5
FUCHSIA.
Seed saved from a splend- id collection of named sorts. Sow in March in shallow pots and transplant when large enough. Ten- f€ der perennial. Choicest
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FOUR O’CLOCK.—Marvel ; ; é ; of Peru. An attractive hardy annual; their delicate tints of A handsome, free-flower- purple and pink have long made them favorites in ing, half-hardy perennial> Bnglishigardenstes Mixed sy jccpicls coiciciecinctrerre 5 blooming the first season a from seed; the flowers, which G Wi). = GLADIOLI. are produced in clusters, \g@yem muy aan S| _ Sow seed in open ground as soon as warm in
open in the afternoon and wither the next morning. The roots can be preserved during the winter like Dahlias. Mixed ...... 5
Spring, take up in Fall and preserve from frost.
Keep dry like potatoes, and replant in Spring. Will
bloom second or third season.
Finest Mixed, from choice named varieties...... 5 For bulbs, see Plant Department of this Catalogue.
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GOURDS.
A tribe of climbers with curiously shaped fruit in vari- ous colors. Being of rapid growth they are fine to cover old fences, trellises, stumps, etc. Do not plant the seed till the danger of frost is over, and select rich, mellow ground. { Tender annual climbers. 10 to 20 feet.
Chinese Sponge or Dish Rag. Large yellow flowers follow- ed by long green fruit, the inside being a tough fibrous mass, which upon remoyal of the seeds, make an excellent substitute for a sponge in the bath, or for Audishiraex).. «seule is aurelv cele ee ere ers ea 5
Egg Shaped. As they exactly resemble. in color, shape and size, the eggs of hens, do not crack, and are uninjured by cold or wet, they make the
very "DESf WIEST=CL ES lore clare arene o elauie roairigs lela in 5 Fine Mixed, small ornamental.............. SSA At 5 Fine Mixed, large ornamental.............++2+0+ 5 GERANIUMS., ; Double, extra fine mixed, from choicest named A charming greenhouse plant of dwarf habit, pro-| sorts .......++e++eee-ees Re eo See Shenae ducing in great profusion beautiful flowers of the Single Zonale, extra fine mixed, saved from our richest and most brilliant colors; thrive best in sandy choicest named kinds.............000cevences: 5 peat or loam. Sow under glass. The bulbs should HELIANTHUS—SUNFLOWER.
d luri inter. Fine mixed.25 . 3 Perkept diy andi wana @he nen yanter Siege Remarkable for the stately growth, size and bril-
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.— (Silk Oak.) liancy of their flowers, making a very good effect , among shrubbery and for screens; hardy annuals. Helianthus Californicus, fl, pl, very double........ 5. Large Russian. A very tall growing single variety; TO" to SL b TEebs 2. oc-cepers cilelaies ip pees ieiak- aiden 5 Globosus Fistulosus. Flower immense, 12 to 16 inches in diameter, and extremely double...... 5
Nanus, fl.pl. A dwarf variety, growing 3 to 4 feet
high, flowers very double, rich golden yellow.. 5
HELIOTROPE.
Highly valued for the fragrance of their flowers and duration of bloom. Succeeds in any rich, light soil. Tender perennial, 1 foot. Mixed varieties, very CHOICE..... eee ee reece ee cece eee neceeceesces 10
APANESE.
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A beautiful and graceful foliage plant; highly val- ued as a decorative plant for the table, and when large for tropical lawn effects; tender perennial; 3 to By Feet aie vaaiartiis cininte ted IRIs torch serrie’e ie /esinies 10
GYPSOPHILA, Delicate free flowering little plants, covered with| The leaves are beautifully and distinctly marked a profusion of star-shaped blossoms. Well adapted | with silvery-white, yellowish-white, and light and for hanging baskets and edgings, valuable for mak-| dark green. It is never injured by insects nor ing bouquets. Make handsome specimens dried. | affected by the heat, but retains it fresh and bright Mixed svhiteland ipinkiteiie. Jt eee ose... 5 | variegated foliage until late in the Autumn.....-. 10
SEEDS.
ing plants. For a background to a flower garden, perhaps no plant is so useful. The flowers are as double as a rose, of many shades of color, from deep yellow, red, purple to pure white. Plant the seed in June or July in open ground, and when the plants have made five leaves, transplant to three feet apart: the following Summer they will bloom; hardy per- ennial; 3 to 5 feet.
Double White, Pink, Red and Yellow each..........10 Extra Choice Mixed, Double, finest varieties......10 Mixed Double 5
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Giant Yellow. A perennial garden plant of great beauty, is a continuous bloomer and with its numerous large flowers makes a gorgeous show. Color bright canary yellow with velvety garnet throat. The plants are easily grown; sow the seeds in the house and remove to the garden when all danger from frost is past, and they will commence blooming in early summer and continue to produce flowers until cut down by frost. The plants can be kept over in pots in the greenhouse or cellar. In the south they will live in: themenoundsers teen. deme eects vets... «10
Crimson Eye, This grand hardy perennial Hibis- cus is a robust grower, ,with dark red stems and foliage. The flowers are immense in size, often measuring 20 inches in circumference. The color is of the purest white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the center of each flower. A well developed plant will produce several hundred of these flowers in a season. Will succeed anywhere, and is perfectly hardy, blooming the first year from seed sown in the open ground, if sown early..............-
HELICHRYSUM.
Large, full double flowers of various colors, from bright yellow to scarlet, shaded and tipped. Desir- able as dried specimens; and exceed- ingly handsome bouquets may be formed of them for Winter if blossoms be gathered when on the point of expanding. Hardy annual; 1% to 2 feet. Mixed...... Lsgedeacnd
IPOMEA,
Tender annuals of rapid growth, with beautiful and varied flowers; for covering old walls, trellises, arbors or stumps of trees, they are invalu- able; 15 to 20 feet.
Setosa. (Brazilian Morning Glory.) A magnificent Summer climber that grows with the greatest luxuriance; leaves 8 to 10 inches across, making a dense shade. The vine is covered with short reddish hairs, which, with its immense leaves and _ curious seeds, render it highly ornament- al. Flower rose colored; 3 to 4 inches in diameter. It will cover an arbor, piazza or tree quicker than any other climber we know Olio n uae es mee S cole Siiteoless LO
Heavenly Blue. Flowers 4 to 5 inch- es across, in large clusters, pro- duced in such abundance as to
nearly hide the foliage; color a beautiful sky blue
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Grandiflora, (Moonflower.) One of the most showy of the annual climbers. A rapid growing vine, easily reaching a height of 25 to 30 feet dur- ing the season. At night and during dull days the plants are covered with large, pure white fragrant flowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter
ICE PLANT, MESEMBRYANTHEMUM,
Handsome plant for baskets, rock work, vases and | edgings. Leaves and stems appear as though cover- ed with ice crystals. Tender trailer; % foot 5
IVIPATIENS SULTANA,
A perennial Balsam, although especially suited for decorative purposes in the hot-house and green- house, has also proved to be most valuable for Sum- mer bedding. The plant is of compact growth, and almost a perpetual bloomer. The flowers are of brilliant rose-scarlet, from 1 to 1% inches in diam- | eter ’)
LARKSPUR,
Free-flowering, hardy annual; flowers borne in|
long spikes.
Delphinium (Double Dwarf Rocket Larkspur.) Hardy annual; one foot, finest mixed
Tall German Rocket, Double flowered............ 5
Double Stock Flowered. A tall branching variety, with long spikes of flowers. Muixed........ 5
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS,— (Everlasting Pea,)
Perennial climbers, suitable for trellises, arbors, etc. Young plants flower the second year freely, but the third and fourth years they produce an abundance of foliage and bloom. They die down every year and start again in the Spring. Hardy perennial; 5 to G feet. Mixed colors..... PSA 5 aa
LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA,
Handsome plants for massing in beds and borders, of easy culture, growing in any rich garden soil, blooming the first year if sown early. Hardy per- ennial Srightascanletaccmace-ee meres tir 2.0 LCEBELIA,
A most excellent and useful genus of plants, easy of culture and well adapted for bedding, edging, pots or rockeries. Seed should be covered lightly.
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Frinus Speciosa, Of trailing habit, bright blue flowers; fine for baskets........... 5 Crystal Palace Compacta, Fine : for bedding, compact = growth, deep blue... .10
| African El Dorado. The flowers are from 3 to 4
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MARIGOLD.
Old garden favorite of easy culture, with rich and various colored, beautiful double flowers; very effect- ive for groups and masses.
African Pride of the Garden, A grand new dwarf va- riety of regular, compact habit, seldom grow- ing over 15 to 18 inches high. The flowers are extra large, extremely double, and quilled similar to the finest quilled Dahlia; color rici. golden yellow ..10
inches in diameter, perfectly imbricated and ex- tremely double. The colors run through all
shades of yellow, to the deepest orange........ Double African. Mixed. Orange and yellow SHAGES oasis oys:«'v,cietalpiee ele, Orel cuales tele eens ieee 5 Double French. mixed colors........sececeeeeees 5 MAURANDIA,
Graceful climbers for greenhouse, parlor, basket, or outdoor purposes, with rich purple, white and rose, fox-glove shaped blossoms. The seeds should
ennial climber; 6 feet.
A well-known, delightfully fragrant, hardy annual, looming throughout the entire season in the flower order: also fine for pot culture during Winter and Spring.
Hybrid Spiral, A very superior variety. It is a strong grower and a most abundant bloomer, producing flower spikes from 8 to 12 inches long;
very fragrant. Oz. 25¢..........5 50. i@eWeeshas 5 Large Flowering. The common Sweet Mignon- ette, “OZ.MIBGH Si eee eens oe 00 00 ol en 5
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Parson’s White. Large spikes of bloom; the sta- mens of the florets are pure white and very Ira Grantees ccna eee icec cease 5
Golden Queen. This can be distinguished from all other Mignonettes as far as it can be seen, and it is, when in bloom, literally a mass of*golden
| syellowas © ZaZoeNts. ss celts ness etehicns cane 5
) Machet. The plants are dwarf and vigorous, of pyramidal growth; they throw up numerous long and broad spikes of deliciously scented red flow- SS: Gary disnmes, OA TCoosspcssscocodcac 10
Gabriele. Strong growing, red flowering, and long thick flower spikes; an excellent variety.
MIMULUS.
Strikingly handsome flowers, of the easiest culti- vation; tender perennials, blooming the first year from seed if sown early.
Mimulus Tigrinus (Monkey Flower). The fines‘ tigered and spotted varieties, rivaling the Calceo-
laria in its bright colors. Finest mixed........ 5 Moschatus. (Musk Plant). Cultivated on account of the musky odor of the plant; flowers yellow.. 5
MOMORDICA BALSAMINA.—(Balsam Apple.)
An annual climber, with yellow blossoms. The fruit is egg-shaped, which, when ripe, bursts sudden- ly open, scattering its seed, and showing a brilliant carmine interior. Fine for trellises, fences, stumps, GUE, 3 JNA Ineyechy aroveelle A bceacseododooteovoonus
MIMOSA PUDICA.—(Sensitive Plant.)
Curious and interesting plant, with pinkish white flowers; the leaves close and droop when touched or Shakenwewnender annual lAteetenneeene teen nee 5
NICOTIAl.- AFFINIS.—(Sweet Scented ‘Tobacco Plant.) An annual with sweet scented, pure white, star- shaped flowers, 3 inches across, blooming contin- ually. If the plants are taken up in the fall, cut
NASTURTIUM, TALL, or climbing varieties. Beautiful profuse flowering climbers of easiest
culture, bearing their gorgeous flowers in profusion
until killed by frost. Hardy annuals, 6 to 10 feet.
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Mixed. All colors. Oz. 20c., % fb. 50............ 5 NASTURTIUM DWARF.—(Trofaeoluem Minor.)
Very useful for bedding, massing or ribboning. A few Dwarf Nasturtiums in the yard are very brilliant and attractive, and are in bloom all the season. The flowers are more brilliant if the soil be not over rich. Give each plant a foot of room; hardy annual; 1 foot. King of TomThumbs, Showy, intense scarlet flow- ;
CES OOO Coss rieres late a eeieac en osioi ara ala onie subelt ieee Rearlaw hites@ zai Joc cts lake elation e sina oatele tate 5 Rose seh O27 U25C% 27h a Pre ae nei kc ek CRIES, BE cr pee 5 Dark Wiaroons OZ A 25C eae nce se eee eee 5 i ellows O72 0 CR Oe Se Uae ha ae 5 Empress of India. Brilliant crimson; dark tinted
LOMA TCM OZ AO ae sth mntarte sraniere ee oat 5 Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur spotted maroon.
(D7 PANS ct bNOR DS CEE Ee Tse? 5 Mixed, Per oz. l5c., % tb. 40c., tb. $1.25 coh eocTah SlOreteTs 5
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This new race from France will do much to extend the popularity of Nasturtiums. It is distinguished by its dark foliage and a richness of color not to be found in any of the different classes of Troprolum already known.
These new Hybrids of Madame Gunter flower earlier and more abundantly than Tropzolum Lob- bianum. They make a stronger growth, climbing from five to six feet high, and are covered from spring to fall with large, substantial flowers of the most brilliant shades. They are remarkable for their wide range of colors, embracing rose, pink, salmon, purple, velvety dark maroon, light yellow, and deep orange in self colors, as well as striped and blotched in the most fanciful manner. Oz. 25c., 3 pkts. 25c.10
NOLANA.
Beautiful free-flowering, trailing plants with con- volvulus-like flowers; excellent for rustic work or hanging baskets; showy also for borders; hardy Zo ahbey VSG oYoynme Wihbclaly er sees eso ka syle Mele 5
OENOTHERA.—(Evening Primrose.)
Large showy blossoms that are fully expanded
only towards and during evening, 3 to 4 inches
across, usually yellow or white. Hardy perennial.
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The seed may be sown in the hot-bed or open ground. If sown in the Spring, get in early so as to secure flowers during the early rains and before the hot weather. Plants that would produce flowers two to two and one-half inches in diameter during the moist, cool weather of Spring, will give but very small specimens in the dry, hot weather of July and August. Seed sown in May and June will produce very fine flowers in September and October, or after the first Fall rains and ¢ooler weather.
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Giant Odier. A handsome variety, the blossoms being very large and perfect in form, with very dark, deep, velvety blotches margined with an endless variety of colors. Extra large and fine. .15
Giant Trimardeau. This is, without doubt, the largest of all the Pansies. The blossoms are
simply enormous, perfect in form, and run through all the various colors, from the lightest shade to the darkest purple..............«.. peal) Giant Yellow. Golden yellow, with large black eye, flower of large size, and very showy....... 15 Giant White. Extra large, pure white flower, with purple center. -..afumile-miskiiues« - sss a eee SSeS Giant Beaconsfield. Purple violet, shading to lavender: inns oakiteetee ss. Satz atenellec aaron 15 Giant Striped. Beautifully striped and blotched, of Vari0US/ COlOLS samc ytlbt = ti ceheya es spice cs | ene Bugnot’s Giant Blotched. Flowers of good size, per-
fectly round, of great substance and of the most varied and attractive markings and colors; each petal bears a blotch that runs out in delicate veins to edge of petalS......... - se, see -ceeeene 25 Peacock, A striking variety: the upper petals be- ing of a beautiful ultra-marine blue, resembling in shade the peacock feather, while the lateral and lower petals are of a deep claret, with white MAFPINS . ... sla dn Aeswlole wip. Sieew we aenen <i ae 15 Giant Cassiers. Flowers of immense size, often ~ three inches and over in diameter, with the dark, deep, rich velvety blotches of the Odier type, bordered with endless varieties of colors....... 15
One pkt. each the nine Giant Pansies. ............$1.00
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EXCELSIOR,
Giant Show. An extra fine mixture of Giant flow- | ered Pansies. In color it embraces all the shades known in the Odier, Cassiers, Bugnot, and! TrimardeatmsectionsS:-.% 2s ate sts cose. 15
Coquette de Poissy, A new French variety of regular compact growth; the color, a mauve, is very striking and entirely distinct from any hitherto known in the Pansy tribe. For contrasts with other Pansies, also for bouquets and wreaths this
novelty will be found very desirable............ 15 Emperor William, Large, fine flower, ultra-marine blue, with purple violet eye..................-. 5
Gold Margined. Beautiful color, with margin or
elmo tity ell wes ssrsercc tress & saitiheiectes asiamenentes « 5 Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, shading off in the upper petals to a white hue.............. 5 Havana Brown. Glossy brown.............0.-.05: 5 Purple with White Edge. Very distinct............. 5 King of the Blacks. Almost coal black............. 5 Mahogany Colored. A very fine variety........... 5 Yellow. Pure golden yellow.................... 5 Snow Queen, A new pure white flower of good LOLITIMAMAESIZE) eRe IA Scie ass oa oes sas ake es tte 5 Quadri-Color, Reddish steel blue, with red and WDM: Calas Gs goidicioe Geos coos Gao pein’ ot 5
Victoria. Beautiful, brilliant red flower of large size Sky Blue. Lovely shade of light, nearly sky blue.. 5 Belgian Striped. A beautiful class with flowers of Vamos shades) andl stripes: --riacceo-- ce sence 5 Excelsior. This strain is noted for large flowers, very uniform in size, with thick, velvety petals, and great variety of color. 6 pkts. 50c., 4 oz.
SSL) 5ci2id 3510.5 HER Ee a OS pL Ici GERD CRO Soe GEE Eros cione 19 Extra Choice. Mixed from choicest named flow-
CHS HLA OZ ao Co iyevareieney sore Forcberors iedarsarefess ale arena: 10 Good Mixed. Fine quality. 14 oz. 40c............ 5 One pkt. each of 12 distinct varieties, 50c.
PENSTEMON.
One of the most attractive herbaceous plants, with long spikes of rich-colored flowers from May 1ntil frost. Will bloom the first season if sown early in a hot-bed and planted out as soon as frosts are over. Half-hardy perennial; two feet. Choice mixed... 5
PETUNIA.
For out-door decoration or house culture few plants are equal to this class. They commence flow- ering early and continue a mass of bloom through- out the whole season, until killed by frost; easily cultivated, requiring rich soil and a sunny situation. Hardy annuals: 114 feet.
SINGLE PETUNIAS. Fine Mixed
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a TRAINSS,. » efiie-we . PET iF: DOUBLE FLOWERING PHLOX. a 5 RA NU) \ | l gt ETUNI The Double-flowering Phloxes are WS\\ lt A NER ili) IZ yl
| of recent introduction and are es- i Y pecially valuable for cut flowers, last-
ing much longer than the single va- rieties. They do best in a light soil.
Double White, Scarlet, Mixed. Each 10
PHLOX DRUMMONDI. Choicest Mixed Oz. 50c......... Be i
NEW DWARF PHLOX.—(Phlox Drummondi Nana.)
This new strain is of dwarf, com- pact habit, growing about six inches high; splendid for pot culture or for ribbon lines and for massing. Fireball” “Scarlet*&: ..... eee oe 10 Snowball; = Write: ... .....:e2 seem 10 Rose: ibs ahgiee cen os os cee ee 10
STAR-SHAPED PHLOX.—(Star of Quedlinburgh. )
Of dwarf habit, ae pretty star- shaped flowers, varying from violet blue to deep rose margined with white; the edges are slightly fringed. Mixed ..!s/aetcn cece ARPS Wace >
PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLO:
Or large flowered section. These are decided im- y S Drovements over the old class, with much larger NewGiantReffledPetunia. | flowers and of more compact growth.
The flowers of this XU. new race of Petunias : are exquisitely ruffled, frilled or fringed; are very large and of in- numerable varieties of colors, some of them rich and gorgeous, and others of lovely deli- cate shades; with charming deep throats of yellow, white, black, green or maroon, running off into intricate veins and penciled combinations quite new in Petu- | iO CEES SEEeTRIN Apia RSs Dig Bech o.9 SOD 3 OO. 0ORE AO oe 20 |
SINGLE LARGE FLOWERED PETUNIAS. | Hybrida Grandiflora. Choicest mixed seed saved » Hartoyen Sevon,7 hoo iana gue oo doa COGapoo od ceeo se 15
Hybrida Grandiflora Fimbriata. A beautiful strain of extra large flowers, all finely fringed........ 2) DOUBLE FLOWERING SECTION. Double Fringed Grandiflora Fimbriata, fl. pl. This seed
was saved from the finest collection of fringed Petunias in Europe, and will produce a large proportion of charming double-fringed flowers.35
Double Striped and Blotched, Mixed, Finest variet-
ies. Sure to produce a good percentage ol | ie ? double-Aowenneuplautsie cciierise- sisal <5 20 | Grandiflora Splendens. Vivid crimson with pure white eye; very. bright. «2... s0/ss «sie'c~ pee 1 PHLOX DRUMMONDI, Aiba. Pure white; very large... i... 20. Janeen 1 For a splendid mass of colors and a constant dis- | Rosea. Rose colored; large white eye............- 10 play, this is not excelled by any other annual. The|Coccinea. Rich brilliant scarlet.............++++- 1 Phlox colors range from purest white to blood red | Strata, Red, striped white.............seeeeeeees 10
or crimson. For masses of separate colors and for Grandiflora. Choice mixed, all colors. Oz. T5c...10 cutting for bouquets or vases they are unsurpassed.
The seed may be planted in the open ground in May PHLOX PERENNIAL. or in hot-bed or house earlier and afterwards trans- One of the finest herbaceous plants for beds on planted to where wanted. Give good, rich ground, | mixed borders. The seed offered is saved from the and set plants eight to ten inches apart each way. | newest and best varieties; hardy perennials.
Hardy annuals. Finest mixed, 2 to 3) feet......... . snssmc 0 ou 10
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| American Flag. strong grower, well branched; flowers extra large, very double, snow-white with each petal bordered with scarlet; the foliage is a beautiful bluish green, which combination of colors sug- gested the name. The terminal point has a wider band than the sides, making it extremely showy and) distinctuixommallmotivensscarecernce cece. - ' Rosy Morn. A handsome flower; large and very double. Color delicate, creamy white, distinctly edged light crimson. The plant is a sturdy, rapid grower, 18 to 24 inches high when in bloom; very free flowering........:........... ) Snowdrift. A variety of dwarf stout habit, flowers large, very double and as round as a ball; pure
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white and fringed petals. One of the best...... | Carnation Flowered. Brilliant, large, showy, double HOWETS OL VablOUSNGOlOTSr elem cieveriee secs sates
Mikado. Very distinct in character and color from
This exceedingly showy and easily cultivated class| any other class of Poppies. The flowers are of plants grows and blooms well ia any ordinary soil,| brilliant scarlet and white, with beautifully curved and stands without an equal, the showiest of all an- petals like a Japanese Chyrsanthemum......... i) nuals. Sow the seeds where the plants are intended | Golden Gate. A beautiful class, containing the wid- to be grown, as they do not bear transplanting well.| est range of color imaginable, striped, blotched,
edged, and bordered in single, semi-double and
Globe lone Godudecouesdoaodoouds Ai aa thie 5 Paeony Flowered, Splendid large double flowers, all COlORsermince dines sopscctetecaysronsiaee ooh orev sbepebouse wine cues 5
Danebrog. Large, single flowers of a brilliant scar- let, with a silvery-white spot on each petal, form- TNO MAMvvAAItesCHOSStrie elcistelle elcleraeislcraoyelditcvcratein arceaste 5
POPPIES—HARDY PERENNIAL,
For permanent beds these brilliant large flowering hardy Poppies stand unrivaled; the flowers average 6 to 9 inches across, and are simply grand when in bloom; the plants are robust growers, 3 to 4 ft. high. Bracteatum. Orange scarlet.............0. afeletererekO,
|. |Orientale, Dark scarlet, purple spots......se0e.- 10
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Iceland. (Papaver Nudicaule). Elegant cup-shaped
flowers. Colors from the purest white and yel- 5 low to the deepest orange scarlet, and have a delicious lilac-like fragrance. 2 to 3 inches in diameter. A useful class for cut-flower pur- 5 poses, lasting nearly a week if cut as soon as ODO, 6. Ga odeoe ocenIS Gon EAN OOEE aa one Eade 5
The Chinese Primrose is one of the finest plants for Winter and Spring blooming in the house or con- servatory; very profuse flowering, being in almost constant bloom all Winter. Greenhouse perennials.
Fimbriata Rubra, Distinct and striking........... 25 Fimbriata Alba, Pure White..................-.-- 25 Hiambriatay | Ghoicestemixedene terre eerie ase 25
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PORTULACA, STOCKS.—(Gilly Flowers.)
There is scarcely any flower in cultivation that makes such a dazzling display of beauty as a bed of many-hued brilliant-colored Portulacas. They thrive best in a rather rich, light loam or sandy soil and an exposed sunny situation.
Double) Mixeds allcolorsee een neeee enmity cnc: 10 Single Mixed, all colors....... SMU Narsiasie sisvelee)
PYRETHRUM,—(Feverfew.)
Very useful and universally admired bedding olants, deserving a place in every garden. Aureum, (Golden Feather). Beautiful gold-leaved bedding plant; used largely for ribbon bedding. 5 Roseum, (Persian Insect Powder Plant). Flow- ens brightarosetmcr michele: catenin ee eoe es 10
RICINUS,—(Castor Bean,)
Tall, majestic plants for lawns, with leaves of glos- 3y green, brown or bronzed metallic hue and long spikes of prickly capsules of scarlet green, An ele- gant plant and of very quick growth in rich soil. Sow in hot-bed and transplant when three leaves have formed, or sow in ground where they are to grow. Tender annual; 6 to 10 feet. Mixed..... 5
WY j,\ One of the most popular plants, either for bedding, massing or pot culture; for brilliancy and diversity of color or profusion and duration of bloom is un- surpassed. The Ten Weeks Stocks are generally cultivated, and bloom from 10 to 12 weeks after be- ing sown; they grow from 6 to 18 inches high, and when grown in light, rich soil they bear an immense quantity of bloom, each plant forming a perfect bouquet of delightful fragrance. Half-hardy annual. Double Giant Perfection, Ten Weeks, fine mixed... 5 Dwarf German, Ten Weeks, choice mixed......... 10 Brompton. Blooms well in Winter; flowers very fragrant. Half-hardy biennal; 1% feet high. All colors’ mixed? s2....ih...@epiewntoemies ite eat 10 Snowflake. In habit this stock closely resembles the Dwarf Pyramidal race; it produces a vig- orous main spike of uncommonly large and very double snow-white flowers, and when fully developed, numerous flowering side shoots. It | is admirably adapted for forcing.............. 10
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A beautiful and graceful tuberous-rooted tender perennial climber, none surpassing it for its glossy deep green, wavy and most delicate foliage and small white flowers; fine for vases and baskets. Soak the
Entirely distinct from the ordinary Ricinus, with : “ hea 7 seed twenty-four hours before sowing; 6 to 10 ft... 5
enormous leaves two feet and over across and beau-
tifully lobed as shown in our illustration. With good SALVIA,
soil and plently of moisture plants have grown twelve | Splendens. (Large Flowering Scarlet Sage). One feet high in a season. Planted singly on the lawn it of the most gorgeous of annuals, blooming ., makes a perfect pyramid thickly set from bottom to} throughout the Summer and Fall. The plants ~~ top with enormous leaves; eight or ten of them ina} grow from one and one-half to three feet in large group gives a tropical effect impossible to pro-| height and form dense bushes, completely cov-
duce with any other plant. Mixed. 3 pkts. for! ered with showy sprays of the most dazzling ZAC.» vivemsc5-a\psiaainaesOR Re RRC noo Steen ek ak inate 1)'| scarlet HOWers 5 oxjcw os cee se sas sass namin we O
There is no flower grown that is more popular, or that is more admired by all than the Sweet Pea, with its dainty colors and delicate perfume. For cutting, for bouquets, vases, corsage, and buttonhole wear,
no flower except the rose can compare with them. |
To succeed best they should be sown as soon as the ground can be worked in the Spring, and when well up given brush or strings to support them. They commence to bloom early, and if the flowers are picked as soon as they fade, will continue to bloom all Summer. If allowed to form seed they will soon stop flowering and die down.
Adonis, Carmine rose. Oz. 10c... Apple Blossom. Standard, bright pinkish rose; wings blush. Oz. 0 Coaraetaeie ee ctene a or Boreatton. Standard; rich bronzy- crimson; wings crimson purple, shaded with rose. Oz. 10c Butterfly. White, laced with laven- der Die, OZ WWCosscacoosocoe ‘a Blanche Ferry. Large pink and white flowers of perfect form. Its dwarf branching habit and early flowering make it extremely desirable for both out and indoor planting. Oz. 10c............... Blanche Burpee. One of the finest of Mr. Eckford’s famous productions. Flowers pure white, three and four on a stem, of extra large size and good substance.
| Blushing Beauty. Delicate soft pink, large size. Sure to be one of the most popular. Oz. ldc... Cardinal, A grand scarlet; wings crimson scarlet: imemarce tower Oz L0ci... 4.0.50. cnn eee Countess of Radnor. Lavender and mauve, very delicatets ©zad0che = oe sch tes eee Duchess of Edinburgh, Light scarlet, flushed crim- Solas Oy Aga Ves. ovnd Me CR IML Smee ea eae Dorothy Tennant. Rosy mauve, fine large flower. ds | ODA aD oe ee een oc oo ote A a Duke of Clarence. A fine large, hooded variety, a brilliant shade of rosy claret. Oz. 10c Firefly. The brightest of all the scarlets, standard bright scarlet, wings crimson scarlet. Oz. l5c. Grand Blue. Wings bright blue-tinted mauve; stan- dandedeepmrosyarpinples ©@z-mlocs mene eee Her Majesty. Flowers very large and bold, bright rose pink. Oz. l5c |Isa Eckford. Flowers very large, rosy pink, shaded | with carmine. Oz. 10c Invincible Carmine. Glowing carmine. Indigo King. Rich indigo blue. Oz. l0c......... | Katharine Tracy. A grand new variety, exquisitely | beautiful in color, perfect in form and of very large size, and of such splendid substance that it remains in perfect condition much longer than | most sorts. Color a soft yet brilliant pink, both | wing and standard of the same shade. Stems | are strong and exceptionally long, bearing two to three flowers each. An excellent florists’ cut- flower variety.
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Americas This Grand new variety is more distinct and striking
than any other varie- gated Sweet Pea in ex- istence, and is of the large flowering type.’ Its color is a white ground and through the center of the stand- ard is a wide carmine scarlet blotch veined with fine scarlet lines running toward the edges and showing in the same manner on The dash- of the blotch
contrast scarlet
EY = Emily Hender- ! son. Pure satiny white. Flowers extra large and per- fection in form. Broad round standards without the slightest tendency to curl. An early and abun-
dant bloomer. Oz. 1l0c....-.-+++++-- 5 Lady Beaconsfield. Light salmon-pink ed standards: wings pale primrose yel- ry / i: ~ ~ + \ low: one of the best. Oz. loc...... 9 Lottie Eckford. Pale mauve standard with white
wings edged with mauve. Oz. 10c Monarch. Splendid large flowers; standards bronzy crimson: wings rich deep blue. Oz. 10c.....--- 5 Mrs. Sankey. Fine large flower; pure white; very
free bloomer. Oz. 10c.....-.seeererecreeseces 5 Mrs. Eckford. Pale primrose yellow; flower large, of good substance. Oz. l0c....-.--.+++++++2+5 5
Orange Prince. Orange salmon standards with bright pink wings. Oz. 10c...++++.+-seeeess-) 5
Ovid. Bright rose pink margined and laced with deeper rose. Oz. 15C......--eeeereeeeceeeeres 5
cee eee EMILY HENDERSON.
Peach Blossom. Salmon pink standards; upper half shading into buff-white, wings soft pink. Oz.
ae ere oo Gao DOOR CORT Soe: 5 Princess Beatrice. Rose colored. Oz. 10c......... 5 Princess of Wales. Shaded and striped mauve on
white ground. Oz. l0c.....--.+++eeeeeeeeeeee 5 Primrose. Pale primrose yellow; novel and dis-
ya (Ov-A Wfeynn senda Oeeneeee Doon ont 5 Queen of England. Flowers extra large size; pure
TOs. (Ovals Jas Soh aonnBeepoeore. Sac criccs 5 Queen of the Isles. Scarlet, mottled with white and
purple. Oz. l0c........0.-6-.- +e ees ee ee merece 5 Royal Robe. A delicate shade of pink, of very large
Eirias. (Oye “bye, - 4c os OOO BEI Ob oo tn OO5 5 Stanley. Rich maroon, very large. Oz W0caeee- 5 Venus. Flowers of largest size; color a rich shade
of salmon buff. Oz. lic.........---2eeeeeerces 5 Splendor. Rich, bright pinkish rose, shaded with
crimson. A very distinct and superb variety.
(OEMs sc, Come cence OOApeEEmemoo dod 425857 5 | Mixed, all colors. Oz. 19c., 4 tb. l5c., th. 40c... 5
New Large Flowered Mixed. This is a splendid mix- ture of all the new large flowered varieties. @z 10c., %4 tb. 25c., tb. fpr, so sone Seas
One Packet Each, 20 Distinct Sorts, Our Choice, 75c.
SWEET WILLIAM, — (Dianthus Barbatus.)
For display in the garden the Sweet William is unsurpassed. The seed can be planted very early in the Spring, in open ground, and will blossom in Au- tumn: or it can be sown in August and will make fine plants for Spring. Young plants do better, so seed should be sown every year. Hardy biennials; 1% feet. Harlequin. Heads of flowers of extra
large size, often four to five inches
across, each head composed of different colored florets, such as dark crimson, white, pink, flesh, and StMipeds sels «le «ss vin + -1eik iin 10 Hine Witxed’. .... .. selene: su. +. oo teem 45 Mixed Double. Perfectly double, anda great variety of colors...........+. 5
FLOWER SEEDS.
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SCABIOSA.—(Mourning Bride or Sweet Scabiosa.)
One of the handsomest Summer border plants, producing in great profusion very double flowers in
a variety of shades and colors; a splendid flower for
table bouquets, etc. Hardy annual; 1 to 2 feet. Mixed Double. All colors..
SALPIGLOSSIS.
Very showy bedding or border plants, with richly colored, erect, funnel-shaped flowers. The colors beautifully marbled and penciled, purple, scarlet, crimson, yellow, buff, blue, and almost black. Bloom from August to October. Tender annual, 1% feet. Fine Mixed 5
‘THUNBERGIA, Beautiful rapid-growing climbers, thriving in a light, rich soil, in warm situations in the garden; it
| blossoms very profusely all the season; fine for vases,
| showy, free-flowering,
rustic work, or greenhouse culture. Half-hardy an- 5)
MEANS. Gee, INS wars<cl ,oc56000050n0d000000000 ZINNIAS. The Zinnia ranks high in public estimation as a
easily grown plant for the
| Summer garden. The seed can be sown early in hot- ) bed and transplanted or sown later in the open
ground. Hardy annuals.
| Curled and Crested. The flowers of this fine class of
Zinnias are of perfect form—large, round, full, and double, the petals being twisted, curled and crested, rendering them entirely free from the stiffness which was heretofore the characteristic of this family. A variety of splendid colors... .10 Zebra. Flowers of perfect shape of all colors, or- ange, crimson, yellow, scarlet, white, etc., three-
fourths of which are striped and spotted with dif- ferent shades, hardly any two plants producing
flowers alike. Mixed colors................-0- 5 Pompone. The flowers are considerably smaller and much better shape than the ordinary Zinnia; very double and of the most beautiful form and vivid colors. The habit of growth is compact and dwarf, rarely growing over two feet high. THiMe Gb eal COO; ogoouogocoaseeoooudoDLU oD O0O 10 Zinnia Elegans, Large flowered: WoublepScarleten W «spies... ccieee ellos ole veisivieneys 5 Woublemlurpless 154. Sees oo eco sis cieieineeni ces vielaieeiaeles A WoublemOrance enacts nia baie econ ame eee a Woubles Ph urewW biter syasseciccisiee eos es ees eee ae 5 Double, Mixed. VervFine ............. 0. eee ee eens A
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VERBENA MAMMOTH FLOWERED.
No plant excels the Verbena for masses in beds. Half-hardy perenials, or treated as hardy annuals, they bloom freely the first season from seed, with beautiful dazzling self-colored., striped and variegated flowers. They are readily produced from seed; 1 ft.
utes bites cats hice ee cle vatuiepsiciem jereearebels 5 Striped. Saved from the finest striped varieties.... 5 IBGE eer telecom icc 9 hire aigenka ee tbe tales 5 Scarletymscatrletiplossomse vcs ye\atel eel 5 Extra Choice, Mixed; seed saved from all named IWOVKISE AOMy CONC 6 coin boars uemeo od soace ns ou Go 10 Fine Mixed, Various colors.............-..+-+-+ 5 Mammoth Flowered. This beautiful strain has flow- ers nearly twice the size of the ordinary sorts, of very brilliant colors and large, distinct eyes. The plants are vigorous growing and very free HOW EUINS Vartons Meet eres - entre omarion Ga telereae 19
VIOLET.—(Viola Odorata,)
Well-known fragrant, early Spring blooming plants; they thrive best in Summer in a shady situ- ation in a rich, deep soil. Hardy perennials.
Single Blue, very sweet scented blue flowers...... Single White, fragrant
WALL FLOWER.
The large, massive spikes of the Wall Flower are very conspicuous in beds or borders, and are very useful in making bouquets. They are deliciously fra- grant, perfectly double, and combine many shades of color, the orange, purple and chocolate predomi- nating; tender perennial, 1% feet. Mixed 10
XERANTHEMUMS.
Showy Everlastings; flowers white, purple and yellow, single and double. Sow in Spring and thin to one foot apart. Hardy annual; 1 foot. Mixed. 5
56 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
SPECIAL BARGAIN COLLECTIONS OF SEEDS. —
Large Full Sized Packets of Choice Fresh Seed at Less than 3 cents per Packet.
FOR $I 00 We deliver at your door, postage paid, 36 packets of choice tested seeds, | i These collections are all put up
enough for a fair sized vegetable garden. before the rush of the shipping season, consequently no changes can be made in them.
COLLECTION A. 36 Packets of Choice Vegetables. A Complete Vegetable Garden for $1.00.
Veh aie
FIRST AND BEST. LONG SCARLET. SALISFY. WHITE SPINE. HOLLOW CROWN.
1 Packet Golden Wax Bean. 1 Packet Muskmelon Early Hackensack.
1 Packet Pole Lima Bean. 1 Packet Onion Yellow Globe Danvers.
1 Packet Beet Dewing’s Blood. 1 Packet Onion Silver King. : 1 Packet Beet Eclipse. 1 Packet Pepper Ruby King.
1 Packet Cabbage Early Summer. 1 Packet Parsley Moss Curled.
1 Packet Cabbage Sure Head. 1 Packet Pumpkin Sugar.
1 Packet Cauliflower. 1 Packet Parsnip Hollow Crown.
1 Packet Carrot Ox Heart. 1 Packet Peas Champion of England.
1 Packet Celery White Plume. 1 Packet Peas Extra Early First and Best.
1 Packet Corn Stablers Early. 1 Packet Radish Early Long Scarlet.
1 Packet Corn Evergreen. 1 Packet Radish Early Searlet, Olive shaped-
1. Packet Cucumber Early Cluster. 1 Packet Spinach Long Standing.
1 Packet Cucumber Early White Spine. 1 Packet Squash Giant Summer Crook Neck.
1 Packet Lettuce Denver Market. 1 Packet Squash Hubbard. | | Packet Lettuce Deacon. 1 Packet Tomato Atlantic Prize. , | 1 Packet Watermelon Dixie. 1 Packet Turnip Early Purple Top Globe. | | Packet Watermelon Kolb’s Gem. 1 Packet Turnip Yellow Globe.
1 Packet Muskmelon Columbus 1 Packet Salsify or Vegetable Oyster.
HUBBARD. " SURE HEAD DIXIE ATLANTIC PRIZE. ; EARLY PURP COLLECTION B.-—s0 Cents Post-paid.
17 Packets Choice Vegetable Seed. ONE PACKAGE EACH—Edmunds’ Beet, Dwarf
Wax Bean, All Seasons Cabbage, Danvers Carrot, Giant Pascal Celery, Nonesuch Sweet Corn, White Spine Cucumber, Simpson’s Early Lettuce, Osage Muskmelon, Florida Favorite Watermelon, Yellow Danvers Onion, Parsnip Student, French Breakfast Radish, Telephone Pea, Perfection ‘fomato, Golden Custard Squash, Early Purple Top Turnip.
COLLECTION C.—25 Cents Post-paid. ONE PACKAGE EACH—Eclipse Beet, Early 8 Packets Choice Vegetable Seed. \yircneid Cabbave, Early White Spine rend pee
Netted Gem Muskmelon, Hanson Lettuce, Yellow Globe Danvers Onion, Chartier Radish, Atlantic Prize Tomato.
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90000000000000000000 Flower Seed Collections, 2°2°2000009090909000o
COLLECTION D.—25 Cents Post-paid.
‘ ONE PACKET EACH—Asters, best mixed; Sweet 10 Packets Choice Flower Seeds. Mignonette; Phlox Drummondi, mixed; Sweet Peas,
finest mixed; Dwarf Nasturtium, choice mixed; Double Diadem Pinks, Pansies, choice mixed; Pop- py Double, mixed; Zinnias Double, mixed; Petunia, finest striped.
COLLECTION E.—50 Cents Post-paid. 20 Packets of Beautiful Free-Flowering, Easily Grown Annuals:
Aster, Choice Mixed. Marigold, Mixed. Petunia, Extra Choice Mixed. Alyssum, Sweet. Pinks, Double Imperial. Phlox Drummondi, Fine Mixed. Bachelor’s Button. Mignonette, Large Flowered. Sweet Peas, Choice Mixed. Balsam, Double Camellia Flow- Nasturtium, Tall Finest Mixed. Sweet William, Mixed.
ered. Nasturtium, Dwarf, Finest Mixed. Verbena, Extra Choice. Candy Tuft, Fine Mixed. Pansies, Extra Choice Mixed. Zinnia, Fine Mixed.
Morning Glory, Choicest Mixed Poppy, Peony Flowered, Mixed Larkspur, Dwarf Rocket.
COQDOQDOOQOOQ QO OO OD
PLANT [DEPARTMENT.
NDER this heading we offer a complete assortment of flowering and foliage plants for the
| conservatory or dwelling house, and hardy plants, shrubs, vines, roses, etc. for the lawn and
door yard. With our thirty-three large greenhouses, and over 1000 acres of land devoted to growing
all classes of decorative plants for the house; roses, shrubs, vines, fruit and ornamental trees of
every description, small fruits and hardy herbaceous plants, we are in position to offer our patrons the most extensive assortment of plants and trees to be found in this country. :
Our Guarantee. We guarantee every package we send out to reach its destination in good condition. If a package is lost in the mails or its contents injured on the way, notify us at once and we will send again.
a Aff Plants Named. Every plant sent out by us is distinctly labeled, no matter whether single plants or sets are ordered.
Purchaser’s Choice of plants or seeds always complied with if remittance is made at the full single rate, which in all cases accompanies the description. Growing so many different varieties, our stock of some will occasionally become exhausted; to provide for such, we request that an additional plant or two be named at the end of the order from which we may select. This list will not be used, except in case of necessity.
Express Orders. Where purchasers do not live at too great a distance from us, we would advise order- ing plants shipped by express, as in many cases it gives us a chance to furnish larger plants thancanbesent by mail, and we always add gratis plants enough to nearly or quite cover express charges.
csoooomeee Special Bargain Collections of Plants.*«eses++
F r 50c We will send any of the collections named below, post paid. They are all strong, fine 6) plaits and choice varieties. Each plant distinctly named with printed label. The choice of varieties must be left to us, the purchaser simply naming the number of collections wanted.
The Prices of all Collections are net except that we will send Five Collections for $2.00. Clubbing Rates on General Lists of Plants do not apply to Collections.
SetaiNiow keirecy: 10 Roses in 10 varieties all everblooming. SeveNiore 2ie ian: 5 Everblooming and 4 Hardy Hybrid Roses. SetuNiot 30h ein): 8 Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses, 8 varieties. SetuNor yi teases 5 Hardy Hybrid and 3 Hardy Climbing Roses. SetUNomonsce ne 10 Geraniums, choice double or single. SetNon g63-2 2... 10 Geraniums all classes, assorted.
Set None ences 10 Carnations, 10 varieties.
SG INIGH) ‘Booscacce 8 Fuchsias, double and single.
Set Nowe. 9). -rccrae 8 Beautiful flowering Begonias.
Set sNowl0saeteden 5 New large flowered Cannas.
Seta Non ecete ce 10 Fine large flowered Chrysanthemums.
Sete No? wigir cece 10 Bedding or Basket plants, 10 varieties. ScteNot ley ccs 12 Tuberoses, Pearl flowering bulbs.
Set Now 1452.1: 25 Gladiolus, choice mixed all blooming bulbs.
Setainio: lone case 12 Gladiolus and 6 Tuberoses.
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Set No. 16........5 Roses and 5 Geraniums, all different.
Set Now iiveeeeer ene 5 Carnations and 5 Roses, all different.
Seta Nom lSteere eer 4 Chrysanthemums, 3 Carnations and 3 Roses. Seta Now lO eereeae 6 Choice Hardy Herbzceous Plants, 6 varieties. Set No. 20........4 Hardy Phlox and 5 Chrysanthemums.
Set No. 21........3 Palms, choice varieties.
SetpNon 22h eceiene 4 Dahlias, 4 varieties.
SetuNowcoaesseeer 6 Hardy Ornamental Shrubs, 6 varieties.
Set No: 24 ccc 6 Hardy climbing vines, 6 varieties.
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS FOR CLUB ORDERS.
Anyone who will spend a few hours time soliciting their friends to join them in sending their orders to us can easily obtain a supply of plants and seeds with no outlay of money to themselves. As an inducement to those who would rather secure their plants and seeds in this way, we make the following
liberal offers: MAIL CLUBBING RATES.
For a remittance of 2 you may select extra plants valued at 30c. For a remittance of $3 you may select extra plants valued at 50c. For a remittance of $4 you may select extra plants valued at 70c. For a remittance of $5 you may select extra plants valued at $1.00. For a remittance of $6 you may select extra plants valued at $1.40. For a remittance of $3 you may select extra plants valued at $2.00. For a remittance of $10 you may select extra plants valued at $3.00.
And for each dollar sent above ten dollars you may select extra plants to the value of thirty cents.
EXPRESS CLUBBING RATES.
For $2 select extra plants to the value of 50c.; $3 select 80c.; $4 select $1.10; $5 select $1.50; $6 szlect $2; $8 select $3; $10 select $4; and for each dollar sent above ten dollars you may select extra plants to the value of 40 cents.
These Clubbing Rates apply only to General Collection of Plants and Bulbs, at the price per single plant. Do not apply to prices by 50 or 100, to any Catalogue but this one, and not to items where exceptions are
Purchasers are entitled to the above rates on each order as sent in; premiums cannot be figured on total amount
sent in at different times. SEED CLUBBING RATES. See Seed Department of Catalogue page 2.
Packiny Club Orders. Each person’s order will be selected as directed, and tied separate, so that there is nothing to be done but to deliver the bundle. But if requested so to do, and the address is given in full of cach member of the club, we will mail direct to each one when they are ordered by post, providing that ten cents extra is remitted when orders are less than one dollar in amount.
seo0eeeeeeo A Select Collection of Plants and Bulbs,*2s2es2e02«
Embracing all the leading novelties of the year and the cream of the standard varieties in the different classes. The novelties and new varieties will be found under the headings of the different classes to which they belong.
ALLAMANDA WILLIAMSI.
A dwarf or bush variety of this old favorite house plant. Most of the Allamandas are of climbing habit, but in this variety we have a handsome plant of dwarf, compact shape, with large trusses of flowers at the tip of every branch; each flower, 3 to 3% inches across. Color, rich golden yellow; very fra- grant. It continues to flower the whole summer, KAT TN: and makes an elegant pot plant for house or con- : ! servatory. 20c.
ACHYRANTHES.
A beautiful class cf leaf plants, used largely for bedding, for which they are admirably adapted. Brilliantissima Leaves and stems of a brilliant ruby
red color. «A splendid bedding variety. Biemullieri, Dark metallic red color, shaded carmine
or rose. McNally. Golden yellow, veined green. 4 A i Emersonii. Leaves bright red, lance shaped. ALLAMAMDA WILLIAMSII. 10c., 15 for $1.00
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ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.
A beautiful new variety of this graceful class of plants, especially useful to grow as a pot plant for house decoration or for planting in hanging baskets, where it makes a graceful drooping plant with branches or fronds 4 to 5 feet in length, of a rich shade of green, a useful plant for cutting for decorat- ing, as it retains its freshness for weeks after being cut. It is easily managed and will grow in almost any position. 20c.
ASPARAGUS—(Lace or Fern-Leaved.)
maidenhair ferns in grace, deli- cacy of texture and richness of color. The fronds are 12 to 15 inches in length, and taper to a point from a width of 12 inches. One of the most beautiful de- corative plants. 20c.
Tenuissimus, Very fine, filmy foliage. A handsome climbing plant for the window and a very useful pot plant. 1l5c.
AMARYLLIS.
A beautiful class of free-flower- ing bulbs, bearing large clusters of magnificent lily-like flowers of large size and rich coloring. The bulbs should be potted in a rich sandy loam, with good drain- age. They require abundant moisture when growing, but at their season of rest water should be given sparingly.
Johnsonii. A strong growing sort with flower stalk two feet high. bearing 38 to 6 brilliant red flowers five inches in diameter, with a distinct white stripe in the center of each petal; very fra- grant. 40c.
Equestre. Bright salmon pink, with a distinct snow- white blotch at base of petals. 20c.
Formossissima. (Jacobean Lily.) Crimson velvet color, flowering early in the Summer. l5c.
ANTHEMIS CORONARIA PLENA. (Double Golden Marguerite.)
A valuable plant either for pot culture or for bed- ding out. The flowers are very double, from one inch to an inch and a quarter in diameter, of beauti- ful deep golden yellow color. 10c.
AZALEA INDICA—(Chinese Azalea.)
Satire _ Beautiful plant for window or conservatory decora- tion. Few plants reward the cultivator more like al y with bloom than these. The plants we offer are fine shapely specimens, with well formed heads, of the best and most distinct kinds. Strong plants by ex-
press. Ist size, $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 7X6 la Mong to 8.00 we od * a0r 5.00 if
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(Souvenir de Bonn.)
from any other variety of Abutilon. The plant is a strong, healthy grower, yet graceful in habit. It forms a handsome specimen plant in a very short time, and is one of the most striking decorative plants, equally valuable for planting in borders or for the center of large vases or window boxes. Flowers bright orange veined with crimson, standing well out beyond the foliage forming a brilliant contrast.
10c. ABUTILONS.
Infanta Eulalie. An excellent variety for pot culture; the growth is short-jointed and compact, making a neat bushy plant. Flowers very large and much more cup-shaped than most of the Abutilons; color delicate satiny pink. A remarkably free- bloomer both Summer and Winter. 15c
Eclipse. An excellent plant for baskets or vases, of trailing habit, foliage beautifully marke with deep green and yellow. Flowers bright yellow with crimson throat.
Golden Fleece. Bright golden yellow, very flowering, covered with bloom during the entire season.
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Boule de Niege. Pure white.
Pink Perfection. Flowers, deep pink.
Purity. Pure white;
dwarfcompact growth. Splendens. Dwarf habit; flowers deep red. Thompsoni Plena. Double flowers; color rich deep orange, shaded and streaked ~~ with crimson. Unless noted 10c. each; $1.00 per doz.
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A beautiful ornamental plant bearing large clusters of bright blue flowers on long flower stalks, and lasting a long time in bloom, makes an elegant pot or tub plant for outside decoration on the lawn, ter- race or piazza; it is a rapid grower, is easily managed, growing and blooming well with the most ordinary care, increasing in size and beauty every year. 20c. GOOSE FLOWER. (Aristolochia Gigas Sturtevantii.) | A rampant growing, free-flowering vine, called Goose Flower, from the close resemblance of the buds and half open flowers to the shape of a goose. The flowers are of immense size, often 12 inches wide by 15 to 18 inches long. The color of buds and flowers until fully. grown is a yellowish white, when open the center is a deep, rich wine purple, mottled | with white, very showy and attractive. It should be | planted in a rich sandy soil in a sunny place, sheltered from rough winds which are liable to bruise and damage its immense goose shaped flowers. 35c.
ARISTOLOCHIA ELEGANS.
An elegant Summer climber of rapid and dense growth. It bears even on small plants, handsome flowers ofa rich dark pur- ple color, ornamented throughout with ir- regular markings of creamy white; center of flower deep yellow. 20c
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ANTHERICUM VIVATUM VARIEGATUM,
An elegant plant with recurved graceful foliage. |, The leaves are dark green, beautifully marked with : ie \) broad stripes and bands of pure white. I produces : BEGONIA PURITY.
long spikes of small, star-shaped flowers, which are| pearly white. flowers: Purity is a seedling quite effective. Very useful as a basket plant. l5c.|of Schmidt’s, \ crossed with Vernon, . possess-
ACALYPHA TRICOLOR. ing the free-flowering qualities of both, and in habit of growth is far superior to . either. As a bedding plant it has few equals; if given a light rich soil, it is a mass of bloom the entire summer. You make no mistake when you order Purity if you want a white flowering plant that will bloom freely, both winter and summer, and one that will grow and bloom well with only ordinary care. 25c., 3 for 60c.
GOLIATH AND MASTODONTE.
Two grand new French Begonias of the semper- florens type, of gigantic growth and fine branching habit, making large showy plants 30 to 36 inches high, and 18 to 24 inches in diameter in a single season. The flowers are of immense size, in large, rather compact clusters. They make excellent bed- ding plants in summer, being covered with flowers from the ground up, and if lifted and brought into the house will continue to bloom all winter.
Goliath. Leaves large, round, glossy green, slightly serrated. Flowers large, in large clusters on stiff stems, carrying them well above the foliage. Color rosy white-. A beautiful pot plant for the window or conservatory in winter, and for the porch in summer, 35c.
Mastodonte. Of the same strong habit of growth as Goliath and identical with it in every respect, ex- A free growing plant, suitable for greenhouse or | CePt color, which is a delicate tender rose. 3c.
bedding out; foliage elegantly variegated with olive | Semperflorens Elegantissima Alba. A grand new Be-
| and red. - 1dc. gonia that is decidedly distinct from any other | BEGONIAS. white variety. The flowers are very large, pure
The most useful and ornamental of house plants;| glistening snow white, on stiff erect stems. Plant they are so handsome in flower and leaf, so free- a fine free grower, and when in bloom the foliage
| blooming and easy to grow that for Summer bedding is nearly eee under the profusion of snow-white and winter flowers, they are well nigh indispensable. Me) 20¢. “i : Pe - ivea. The new ever-blooming apple blossom Bego- NEW BEGONIA. nia. A grand winter blooming and summer bed- \Purity. The most prolific bloomer of all the white ding plant, being covered with flowers the year | Begonias, being a mass of bloom both summer and} around. The flowers are a delicate pink when in winter. It is an excellent plant for pot culture, bud, expanding through lighter shades to pure making a neat compact plant that is nearly as broad white when fully open. A useful variety for floral as high and completely covered with glistening) work. Plant a vigorous grower. l5c.
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exceilent variety for outdoor bedding, growing and blooming in our hot sun equal to the best bedding geraniums, being a mass of bloom the whole season, and if lifted and potted before frost, will continue to flower all Winter. A grand ac- quisition to this class.
Diadema Robusta. A strong healthy growing variety with large finely lobed foliage, deep olive green, heavily spotted and blotched with silver. A plant that makes fine specimens in a very short time.
ldc. Incarnata. Large rose colored flowers, on long stems, a fine cut flower variety. A very free winter
blooming variety and makes fine shapely plants for holiday decorations.
Manicata Aurea, Large, glossy leaves beautifully
| blotched with creamy white, with carmine etchings in the mature leaves. Flowers delicate blush white on long stems. It is easily grown and is one of the finest ornamental foliage plants for the house imaginable. 20c.
ARGENTEA GUTTATA.
Argentea Guttata. A handsome foliage variety, pur-~ ple bronze leaves, oblong in shape, with silvery markings, white flowers. An excellent pot plant.
Cuprea. A seedling of B. Metallica, with beautiful dark green velvety leaves. A strong, healthy grower. Flowers rosy white.
Duchartrei. Foliage lanceolate, sharply pointed, dark bronze green on upper surface, reddish purple on underside, flower large, in good sized panicles, pure white, nicely decorated with downy red hairs. A charming variety for winter blooming. 15c.
Metallica, A shrubby variety, good grower and free bloomer; leaves triangular; under side of leaf and stem hairy; the surface of a lustrous metallic or bronze color, veined darker, fowers white.
Miniata. A beautiful variety, of upright, bushy style of growth; flowers bright scarlet; very free flower- ing.
Olbia, A grand variety. The leaves are from seven to ten inches in diameter, and are separated into deep sharp points. The color is varying shades of brown and red, the young leaves being very bright. It has large flowers of lemon white; one of the richest colored foliage varieties. 20c.
Paul Bruant, A free-growing variety and one that soon makes a fine specimen plant of bushy tree form. Leaf is of heavy texture and a deep olive green color. The flowers are produced very freely on long, graceful stems. Color delicate rose, changing to white. ld5c.
President Carnot, A strong growing variety, of stiff, upright habit; foliage large, somewhat in style of
< B. Rubra, but more than twice as large; upper side
ERFORDIA. deep green, under side purplish red; flowers beau-
Erfordia. One of the most prolific bloomers in the tiful coral red in large pendent panicles. : Begonia family ; it is continually covered with | Richardsoni, Foliage finely cut and fern-like, very clusters of its delicate rosy salmon flowers. An profuse flowering; flowers pure white.
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OTTO HACKER,
Otto Hacker. Plant, a strong vigorous grower . stiff, upright habit, with large, shining deep green leaves 8 to 10 inches long. The flowers are borne in immense pendent clusters 8 to 10 inches across, twelve to twenty-five large flowers in a cluster. Color a beautiful bright coral red. Its freedom of bloom and large, rich, showy foliage combined, make it an excellent decorative plant for the house or conservatory, and should find a place in every collection. 20c.
Sandersoni. A bushy growing variety with glossy deep green leaves; flowers in clusters of drooping, scarlet, heart-shaped buds; a constant bloomer.
Semperflorens Elegans Roseae A dwarf, compact erowing plant, rarely exceeding 15 inches in height. An excellent plant for pot culture, making nice compact specimens that are bright with bloom the year around, but its greatest value is as a bed- der, where it is a strong rival with our brightest colored geraniums, with its mass of bright, rosy carmine flowers. 1d5c.
Thurstoni. A beautiful stately plant with remarkably handsome, glossy foliage. The under side of the leaves is a rich, purplish red, the veinings very prominent, while the face, or upper side is a bronzy green, shaded with crimson and olive, with a pecul- iar glossy metallic luster over all. Flowers rosy white in large clusters, well above the foliage. The plant has a fine habit and grows very rapidly either as a pot plant or when planted in open ground in a partially shaded position.
Vernon, A variety of unusual merit as a bedding sort, flowering fully as freely when planted out as when grown as a pot plant. It begins flowering when | first planted and continues throughout the whole | season until stopped by frost. Foliage rich glossy green, often shaded deep bronze. Flowers at first Opening are a deep red, changing to a beautiful clear rose in the fully open flower.
BEGONIA—RUBRA.
Rubra. This Begonia is a favorite with everyone; its dark, glossy green leaves, combined with its free flowering habit, make it one of the best plants for house or conservatory decoration. The flowers are a rich coral red, in large pendent panicles. One of the best.
Sanguinea. Leaves dark, glossy olive green, under side deep red, flowers white.
Wettsteinii, A beautiful upright growing sort, flower bright coral red in pendent panicles; very free flowering.
Unless noted, {0 cents each.
REX BEGONIAS, (Painted Leaf Begonias.)
Beautiful foliage plants, remarkable for the rich and varied markings of the foliage; they delight in a moist, shady situation, and are well adapted for war- dian cases, or vases and baskets that are not exposed to the full rays of the sun. They grow best in a light, open soil composed of rich loam, loose woods, earth and sharp sand.
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Countess Louise Erdody,
A striking peculiar variety of the Rex type, the leaves hav- ing a metallic luster; dark silver in center, shading to coppery rose towards the mar- gin, yellowish green veins on both sides, the spiral twisting of the leaves giving it a very curious appear- ance, making it entire- ly distinct from. any
BEGONIA—LOUISE ERDODY. other variety.
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Annie Dorner. One of the finest. A nice, free, bushy grower; very elegant notched leaves, deeply pointed. The coloring is very rich, the dark center and edge being velvety in texture, enclosing a silky, dark pointed zone.
Bertha McGregor. Leaf long-pointed and with six deep notches. A free, strong grower, producing foliage in abundance; the center of leaf is small, dark and palm-shaped, the body of leaf being solid silver, outlined with bronze.
Chrysolora. Ground color of leaf a delicate pea green
with a yellow shade; center, deep bronze with an |
irregular silver zone; margin, purplish bronze.
Desfontaines, Leaves of large size and fine shape, |
with a distinct palmate center, dotted with bright silver. Edge olive green, heavily dotted light silver. 20c.
ENFANT DE NANCY. infant de Nancy. A strong, vigorous grower, with thick heavy leaves distinctly marked with broad silvery zone, edge reddish bronze.
Frances George. Beautiful palmate foliage, five to
seven lobed; ground color glistening silvery white, |
with palmate-shaped dark bronze green center; edge deep bronze. A very unique and distinct variety.
Grandis. Fine large foliage, deep silvery gray, with a peculiar bronze luster.
Louise Closson. One of the richest and most beauti- ful of the Rex family. The coloring is simply magnificent, center of leaf deep bronze with broad band of silvery rose, edged bronze.
Mad. Allamagny, Beautiful silver leaf with palmate
shaped center of olive green, very distinct.
20c.
Marquis de Peralta. The freest growing of all the Rex, |
and of most distinct habit; throws up immense quantities of beautiful medium-sized leaves beauti- fully zoned in silver; colors bright and finish very fine.
Mrs. E. Bonner. Fine, upright grower, regularly but not deeply notched. The leaf light, silvery green, ribbed and edged with reddish, metallic bronze.
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LESOUDSIl.
| Lesoudsii, This is the largest leaved of any of the Rex family. It isa cross between B. Diadema and a Rex variety, but retains in a marked degree the Rex character.
| MAD. RIVAL.
| Mad. Rival. Center shining silver with band of bronze
| green, dotted with silver, margined reddish bronze. 20c.
Mad, le Boucq. A very distinct variety. The entire leaf is a soit rosy mauve color, with very high silky
| luster and occasional touches of plum color.
| Mrs. Cleveland. A hybrid variety, Rex foliage. A
| strong upright grower with handsome foliage
deeeply indented; ground color of leaf, deep olive
| green, heavily spotted and blotched silvery white.
| Perle de Paris. Solid silver leaf, distinct and fine.
| Roi Ferd Major. Extra large leaf of fine silver. Dark starry center; edge embroidered with same dark shade.
Queen of Hanover. Leaf of soft velvety texture, covered with red pile, center and edge of soft green velvet, the zone formed by small silver dots.
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Queen Victoria, Solid silver leaf of crepe-like texture, reddish veins, embroidered margin, and fluted gah. -? f reddish edge. it# >) | {\
R. George. A fine upright growing variety. Very SS
large, beautifully lobed, rich glossy silver leaves eR yas ‘ with distinct palmate center of bronze green: edge i = Mpa) _ of leaf is metallic green; distinctly spotted silver. i> Ke 2s) = Ge | Unless noted, {5 cents each, 8 for $1.00. . Wa <oy), ;
BEGONIA. (Tuberous Rooted.)
A handsome class of Summer blooming plants, commencing to flower early and continuing in full bloom until frost; rivaling the Geraniums in depth and intensity of color. They grow best if planted in partial shade in a soil composed of leaf mold, sand, and a small portion of well-rotted cow manure. They also make splendid specimen plants when grown in pots. When through flowering they should be dried off and shaken free from earth and packed in char- coal dust or dry leaf mold and kept in a warm room until February or March, when they may be started again. Large bulbs that will bloom this sea- | son. | Single flowered varieties in separate colors, white, pink, | scarlet and yellow, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. | Single siowered mixed, JO cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 | et 2 Deable flowered varieties in separate colors, white, pink, = | scarlet and yellow, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. Double BEGONIA. (Tuberous Rooted.) | flowered mixed, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz.
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NO. I, ABUNDANCE. | NO. 2) AMAZINDA. NEW CARNATIONS. NO. 3, TRIUMPH. NO. 4, DEAN HOLE. COLLECTION OF SIX BEST VARIETIES OF LAST SEA- SON’S INTRODUCTIONS. CLARK Co., Ga. Abundance. A unique pink variety of dwarf, slender THE STORRS & HARRISON growth; a profuse and continuous bloomer, being Commies eins: in bloom the year round. Flowers very large and Sr Oe anne deliciously fragrant. Color, salmon pink, ap- fect condition: Many proaching red. A clean bealthy grower and one ol GATS Soe Ge ee varieti ot culture, as it is scarcely plants. Respectfully. the best varieties for p ’
Mrs. H. J. BRINSON. ever out of bloom. 20c.
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Eldorado. Light clear yellow, petals edged with a nar- row band of light pink. A strong, vigorous grower with fine healthy foliage; stems of good length, supporting large finely formed flowers. The color shows up well under artificial light, and does not look white, as so many yellows do. 25c.
Amazinda. Pure white, lightly penciled with scarlet. Fine large flower of good form, on very stiff stems nearly two feet in length. Calyx very firm, and flower does not burst. Very fragrant. Plant a healthy strong grower and free bloomer. 20c.
Triumph. An exceptionally strong, healthy grower,
_ with extra large blooms, 2% to 3 inches across, on heavy stiff stems, 18 to 24 inches in flower very full, of fine form, with strong firm calyx that does not burst; deliciously fragrant and remains in perfect condition a long time after being cut. Color, clear bright pink. 20c.
Della Fox. A splendid new Carnation of the Day- break type. Flowers very large, with full high centers on strong stems, twenty inches or more in feneour Color, delicate salmon pink, extra fine. aoc.
Annie H, Lonsdale. Pure white, beautifully fringed flower, very fragrant. 20c.
The set of 6 for $1.00. CARNATIONS—GENERAL COLLECTION.
Alaska, A strong healthy growing plant and remark- ably free bloomer. Flower pure waxy white of good size and fine form. 1dc.
American bloomer. Very fragrant. The color is distinct from any other variety, being distinctly and regu- larly striped vivid scarlet and pure white.
Bride of Erlescourt. Color pearly white, very large, with heavy glistening petals, delicately fringed, very fragrant. A compact, vigorous grower, and free and early bloomer. 1dc.
Bridesmaid. A beautiful new sort with thick waxy petals, color bright clear pink, very highly scented. The plant is an exceptionally free and vigorous grower, producing fine large flowers on long stiff stems.
Dean Hole. Bright, clear yellow, with light carmine stripes, similar to Buttercup in color, but a much better grower, and blooms very much more freely; flowers large, with broad petals nicely interlaced, forming a bold, handsome flower. 15c.
Daybreak. Flowers large, very full and high centers,
petals thick; of heavy texture, lasting a long time |
when cut. Color a delicate pure bright flesh with no salmon shadings. A free blooming, long stem- med variety.
J. J. Harrison. The plant is a strong, healthy grower, producing the flowers on stout, long stems; color a pearly white, delicately streaked rosy carmine, each petal distinctly edged with the same.
Louis C.Haettel, A beautiful pure white variety, one
of the most prolific and continuous bloomers, petals
very heavily fringed, giving the flower a graceful, |
lace-like appearance. Rich, clove fragrance, ri- valing even the hardy garden pinks in this respect.
Lizzie McGowen. A grand white variety. It has a very pure white flower, very large; often measur- ing two and one-half to three inches in diameter. The calyx never bursts; and the flowers, which are very fragrant, keep fresh a remarkable length of time after being cut.
Mrs. Fisher. full and fragrant. The flowers are of good sub- stance, very full and double.
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length; |
. Astrong vigorous grower and profuse |
A fine white Carnation, flowers large, |
Peachblow, A beautiful, clear, deep satiny pink. Very large, often 2%4 to 3 inches across; thick, heavy glistening petals, delightfully fragrant. A delicate and pleasing color for cut flower purposes. 1ldc.
Puritan. Flowers of the finest white, of large size, two and one-half to three inches, very full and of good substance, lasting, if well grown, long after being cut. It is also quite fragrant, and an early
ROSE QUEEN.
Rose Queen, An ideal carnation, a clean healthy grower and remarkably free bloomer; flowers on strong, erect stems, color a soft pure rose with no trace of magenta or purple.
Tidal Wave. Flowers very large and perfect in form; color, bright rosy pink, changing to a beautiful soft pink with salmon shading when flowers are fully expanded. A very healthy grower and re- markably free bloomer.
Wm. Scott. Delicate light pink, with finely fringed petals; flowers of large size on long stems that hold the flower erect. A splendid keeper, lasting a long time when cut.
Unless noted, 10 cts. Our choice $1.00 for 20. NEW GIANT ORCHID FLOWERED CANNAS.
This magnificent new race of Cannas is the sensa~ tion of the year in floral novelties. In size and bril- liancy of flowers and majestic Musa-like foliage, they |are entirely distinct and far in advance of any of the large flowered Cannas to date; of remarkably strong growth, they soon make fine specimen plants, with |twenty to twenty-five strong stems bearing immense | heavy leaves, each stem crowned with tall spikes of
large orchid-like flowers, many of which when fully |expanded measure six to seven inches across.
Austria. Our illustration of this grand new Canna, on last page of cover, does not do it justice, being only two-thirds the size of the flower as grown on our grounds the past season, many of which, when
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NEW CRIMSON FLOW- ERED CANNA FLA- MINGO,.
See our illustration on last page of cover, which very accurately portrays the beauty of this, the best of all dark colored Cannas. <A su- perb variety with tissues of immense size, nearly a foot in length, and six to seven inches in diam- eter. The individual flowers are very large, nearly four inches across and of fine, even round- ed form. Color deep glowing crimson, ex- ceedingly bright and at- tractive. Plant sturdy and vigorous, with mas- sive dark green foliage in symmetrical form, rarely exceeding four > feet in height. A gem **<. among Cannas and sure Sto become popular. It is =, not only one of the best ‘for bedding purposes but jon account of its dwarf " :
compact habit of growth, immense size of flow- ers and perpetual bloom- ing qualities is admira- bly adapted to pot cul- ture for winter decora- tion of the house or
conservatory. 30c., 4 for $1.00.
fully ,Quistretched, measure | WEW LARGE FLOWERING DWARF CANNAS.
over six inches across, the pe- 3 ; 3 tals are very broad with slight- Nothing can be more effective for grouping on
ly reflexed edges resembling lawns or for large beds in parks, than these ever- very closely some of the Orchid blooming Cannas. They commence to flower in a family. The plant is remark-| Very short time after planting, and are a mass of able for its sturdy, rank growth, | gorgeous colors until stopped by frost in Fall. When forming massive clumps six to | Town as pot plants they are beautiful specimens for seven feet high, covered from the porch in Summer and continue to bloom all Win- the ground up with large deep | ter if taken into the house or conservatory. At the green Musa-like foliage. Plants set out early in | low price that these showy plants are now offered, no the season will before midsummer form clumps | one who has a lawn or yard should be without a bed with twenty to thirty strong stems, each stem sur- | of these beautiful free-blooming Cannas.
ted by pik J yers mounted by tall spikes of golden yellow flowers A SELECT LIST OF THE NEWER VARIETIES.
standing upright like immense lilies. It blooms cf i continuously from early summer until checked by | Chicago. Best vermilion scarlet to date; green foliage
frosts in fall; lifted before frost and taken into the} with leaves 9 to 10 inches wide, flower truss and house will continue to bloom all winter. 50c. stalk stand boldly erect. The large flowers open out nearly flat, petals 1% inches wide and five in number. The color is a clear, deep vermilion, ered the more showy of the two. The plant is of| Smooth and without markings except a purplish the same strong habit of growth with large deep gloss. 30c.
green foliage. The flowers, while notquite as large, | Sunbeams, Plant remarkably dwarf and compact, are even more gorgeous on account of their glow- averaging about 2% feet in height, flowers very ing colors. The three upper petals are golden} large, color bright golden yellow, very faintly yellow with a large blotch of orange scarlet in| marked orange. 20c.
center of each, the center and lower petals scarlet, | Mad. Alphonse Bouvier. Color light, bright scarlet,
ITALIA.
[talia, Another giant flowered variety from the same source as Austria, and by some would be consid-
with a narrow edge of golden yellow. 75c. laced on the edge with gold, and also marked in One each of Austria and Italia for $1.00. the throat of the flower; very large and finely spread. One of the finest of the gilt-edged varie-
TMBE ND -» MAINE, 3 . : e CUMBERLAND Co., MAINE, May 5, 1896. ties. 25c.
Gentlemen:—Those plants arrived in fine condition. Of ‘ 1 \11 we have ever bought, we never had such fine, large ones Ociave Ba Flower large, with broad petals. >-ne through the mail before, Many thanks for the extras.| ~COlor deep scarlet, marbled with orange and
Yours truly, C. B.Correy. crimson. A strong, free grower. 25c.
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Souvenir Antoine Crozy. A magnificent variety. The flowers are very large, with well rounded petals, which are of the most intense scar- let crimson, bordered with a broad band of rich golden yellow; trusses very large and erect, carry- ing an immense number of large flowers. Nearly every flower stalk branches, producing two perfect spikes. Very free bloomer. 30c.
Amiral Avellan. One of the best of the dark leaved varieties and a decided advancement in this section. The flowers are of good size, with heavy strong petals which open out evenly, forming a clean pretty flower. Color rich orange scarlet, overlaid with salmon, giving the whole flower a rich lumi- nous appearance. The habit of the plant is excellent, growing about 5 feet and always form- ing a fine symmetrical plant. 265c.
Alsace. In this variety we have the nearest approach to a pure white Canna. A wonderfully free bloomer and a fine erect grower, making nice shapely plants, about four feet high. The flowers at first opening are a light sulphur yellow, changing to creamy white. A grand variety for contrasting with darker colored sorts. 25c.
to be the finest yellow spotted Canna. Flowers very large, of the most perfect form, with broad overlapping petals, nicely rounded at the ends. Color brilliant yellow, spotted with bright red. A strong robust grower, and flowers very freely. Height, about 4™% feet.
Alphonse Bouvier, This is the grandest of all Cannas for out door bedding. It is a very luxuriant grower, in good ground, with good cultivation, growing six to seven feet high. It begins to bloom very early and is one continuous mass of crimson the entire season. The tips of the shoots are sur- mounted by immense clusters of bright crimson flowers of the very largest size.
Charles Henderson. A splendid compact dwarf grower, throwing up erect compact heads of bloom of large size; the individual flowers are among the very largest. Color, bright crimson; center of the flower marked with golden pencilings; this is one of the very handsomest varieties, and where a mass of bright crimson is wanted, we know of nothing better. 15c., 12 for $1.50.
gilt-edged | Eldorado.
- the bed is a mass of bright golden yellow.
Columbia. Color a beautiful rich cardinal red. A
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The grandest of all the yellow Cannas and the nearest approach to a pure golden yellow to date, being but very finely speckled with light red, which is noticeable only upon close examina- tion. Spikes of bloom very compact. Petals broad, forming fine open flowers that do not fade, but drop from the spike as soon as they pass per- fection, leaving it always clean and bright, go that 20c.
splendid bedder, vigorous and free in growth, pro- fuse and continuous in bloom. Habit extra good, short-jointed and compact; frequently shows two or three trusses of perfect bloom on a single flower stalk; texture good—does not tear easily. 20c.
Papa Canna. A grand addition to our list of red
flowering Cannas, and one that M. Crozy claims is his finest variety to date. Very free flowering, producing a mass of bloom in immense sized spikes. Color pure red; a sturdy dwarf grower, 3 to 314 feet. 25c.
One each of above 10 newer Cannas for $2.25,
| Madam Crozy. Flowers of a dazzling crimson scarlet,
Sophie Buchner.
bordered with golden yellow; a marvelous and rich combination of colors. The plant is of vigor- ous growth, yet very dwarf in habit, rarely exceed- ing four feet in height. The foliage is of rich cheerful green, and very massive. The flowers are produced in large branching stems which are closely set with bloom, each stent being really a bouquet in itself. Remarkably free flowering, and can be had in bloom the year round. ld5c., 12 for $1.50.
Edward Mieg. A grand acquisition and one of the best
of the high-colored varieties; bearing very large flowers in immense trusses of rich vermilion scarlet: a strong robust grower with dark green foliage, attaining a height of 3% feet.
Flowers very large, in close com- pact trusses on stiff erect stems. Color deep crim- son with vermilion shadings. Plant a sturdy compact grower, with broad, deep, bronzy green foliage.
J.D. Cabos, Dark greenish maroon foliage, with a
bronze, metallic luster: flowers bright orange or apricot, sometimes brightened with a pinkish tinge. One of the most distinct of the Cannas. A fine grower, amd a very early, profuse, continuous bloomer. Flowers of the largest size, and of a color that is very pleasing. 20c.
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A splendid gilt-edged variety, and The
with bright canary yellow. The plant is of dwarf habit, a sturdy compact grower with deep green foliage, a perpetual bloomer, and one of the finest of decorative plants. 20c.
Progression. Of strong vigorous growth, 4 to 4% feet in height; foliage bright green; flower stalks long and branching; flowers of large size with broad petals. Color, deep golden yellow, heavily spotted and splashed crimson. A free and con- tinuous bloomer.
President Carnot. Orange scarlet, slightly shaded pink. Good sized trusses of large flowers, foliage deep chocolate maroon, one of the best of the dark leaved sorts, distinct and fine.
Unless noted, J5c. each. The set of 10 for $1.25. By express, $10.00 per 100.
GENERAL COLLECTION OF LARGE FLOWERED DWARF CANNAS.
Bright green foliage, with very large flowers of bright orange scarlet overlaid with crimson. 4 feet.
Comte Horace de Choiseul. Very dwarf with close compact habit, and large-sized flowers; _ beautiful deep crimson with carmine shades.
Col. Dodds. A free, vigorous grower;
foliage deep green; color, rich velvety red.
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Camille Bernardin. A strong growing var- iety, attaining a height of 5 to 6 feet, pro- ducing very large salmon-colored flowers, with broad, shell like petals.
Duchess de Mortemart. Broad, deep green foliage, large, well-rounded flowers; deep _ canary yellow, heavily spotted and flaked crimson.
Francois Crozy. This variety is identical with Mad. Crozy in habit and general style of growth, flowers bright orange, bordered with a narrow edge of gold, one of the most desirable shades.
Felix Crouse. Plant strong grower, 4 to 5 feet high, foliage deep green, flower spikes very numerous, deep scarlet.
Geoffrey St. Hillaire. Rich bronzy purple foliage, and large well- shaped flowers of rich glowing scarlet overlaid with orange. 4 to 5 feet high.
\L. E. Bally. Flowers very large, with broad heavy petals; color light canary yellow, spotted with orange. 1l5c.
Paul Marquant. One of the most pleasing and beautiful on ac- count of its large size and dis- tinct and novel color. The flowers stand out from the spike
in such a manner as to attract special attention.
Color a beautiful shade of bright salmon with a
carmine tint.
Paul Sigrist. A very distinct variety with fine large flowers; color, rich deep crimson with golden yellow border.
Souv. de Asa Gray. Dense metallic green foliage, fine, large orange crimson flowers.
Dark bronzy green foliage; flowers 3 to 4 feet.
Unless noted, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen. By express $7.50 per 100.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
The Chrysanthemum may be planted at any time after the ground has become warm in Spring until the middle of June and make large blooming plants by Fall. The Chrysanthemum is a gross feeder, and delights in a rich soil with plenty of sunshine and moisture. Don’t plant them in the shade of large trees, and then expect to have fine large blooms. As they flower only on terminal branches, the tops of the young plants should be pinched out when five or six inches high, to make them branch freely. If. wanted for indoor blooming they should be lifted about the first of September and potted. Give a thorough watering and set in a shady place for a few days. Afterwards expose them to the full light.
If large size flowers are wanted, allow only one flower to each branch, pinching out all but terminal buds as fast as they appear.
A COLLECTION OF TWELVE GRAND EXHIBITION CUT FLOWER VARIETIES.
ene Dailledouze. Bright clear golden yellow.
arge, full, double; glowing in color, stiff stem and. good foliage, and a free easy grower. There is nothing brighter among yellows. Center folded close, the outer petals are broad and incurving and of great substance.
Victor Hugo. large, bright, dazzling scarlet.
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Daydawn. A grand, large ; early white variety, cen- ter creamy yellow when opening, gradually chang- ing to pure white in the fully open flower. While the flower is large and fully double, it is of infor- mal and graceful arrange- ment, on good stiff stems with fine heavy foliage. 20c. Indiana. Immense, full, glo- bular flower, nicely in- curved. Color clear bright pink, outside pet- als a little lighter. Has been grown measuring twenty-two inches in cir- cumference. A grand show variety. 2(c. Miss Louise D. Biack, Color reddish orange, very at- tractive and entirely dis- tinct from any variety in our list. Fine large, com- pact flowers, very full and conical, of good sub- stance and lasts in perfect condition for a remark- ably long time either on : or off the plant. DAYDAWN- ae 4 Wits, Perrin. A wonderfully clear bright pink, quite free from magenta, the brightest shade of pink yet produced in the chrysanthemum. The flower is of globular in- curved form and of fine satin finish. Awarded first premium. wherever exhibited as best of ifs color. 20c. a|VIrs. J, H. White. One of the largest rich crimson vari- eties, reverse bright gold, large reflex bloom, when fully developed showing only the crimson. Extra dwarf, stiff short-jointed stem, with heavy hand- somely cut foliage close up to the flower.
Jerome Jones. Large, cream white, incurved Japanese, sometimes showing a tinge of pink; high, round flower; one of the best Chrysanthe- mum flowers to date. Indispensable for exhibi- tion; grand stem and foli-
A grand second early or midseason vari- ety: fine, full flower of the largest size, with broad incurved petals of heavy texture. Color deep golden yellow, very bright, excellent variety for pot culture, of dwarf compact growth with fo- ! 28 ; liage well up to the flow- PERRIN. ers.
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MAJOR BONNAFFON. Soft clear yellow, very full glob-
jlar shaped flower, six to seven inches across
- erowded with fine incurved petals. This is an ideal
| chrysanthemun in every respect, one that is sure
to please and a prize winner wherever exhibited. The Queen, An excellent variety for cut flower use. A grand pure white of extra large size, of beautiful, half globular form with broad incurved petals. V.H. Hallock. Color, a beautiful clear pink (like the Mermet Rose), slightly deeper at the center. The petals have a solid waxy texture, harmonizing with the delicate color. Flowers large, six to eight inches in diameter, on good stiff stems. 10c. Wm, H. Lincoln. A magnificent golden yellow variety, with straight, flat, g spreading petals. An extra large § ower, completely double, and of J great substance. 10c. ; Except noted, 15c. each. Set of !2 for $5.50. & A COLLECTION OF 6 BEST EARLY FLOWERING. : These are especially adapted to flow- ering in the open ground in portions of jj the country where many of the late va-
rieties do not perfect their flower before J
cold weather sets in.
Miss M. ML. Johnson, One of the best of the very early yellows, being in fine condition for cutting by October 10th; color a rich deep golden yellow; fine large flower of full rounded form. J Plant a sturdy dwarf grower with splendid foliage and stiff stem.
Lady Playfair. Pearly pink, deepening towards the center. An incurved Jap- anese of large size and splendid form; very early, in perfection by October.
Sunrise. A fine large bold flower, often seven inches across, with very broad petals, slightly incurved but full to the center. Color bright terra cotta, reverse of petals old gold. A grandf flower of fine build, with good stout stem and handsome foliage, one of the earliest and a fine acquisition.
| Majer Bonnaffon.
Ivory. This is one of the very best varieties for pot culture or cut flowers. The plant is a vigorous, compact grower and makes a handsome specimen with very little training. Flowers pure white, of exquisite form and finish; petals stiff and last- ing. 10c.
Marion Henderson. The earliest of all the large flow- ered yellows, being in perfection by October 10th. The color is a charming bright ‘golden yellow; large full flower; outer petals reflexing, center in- curving. Remains in good condition an unusually long time.
Mme. F. Bergmann. Still the finest of all the early whites; large in size, coming into bloom October 10th: excellent for pot culture for early flowers. 10c.
Unless noted, J5c. each. The set of six, 60c.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS— GENERAL COLLECTION
Autumn Bride. Pure white, incurved of large size; very full, high center. Extra fine both in size and shape. 1dc.
Ada Spaulding. Globe shaped, lower part of petals pink, with upper portion pearl white; petals very large, broad and solid; of good sturdy habit; early flowering.
Beauty Poitevine. A large massive flower, of fine form, and very double. Color, rich vinous red, of sturdy habit, fine foliage, and good formed flowers.
Buff Globe. Enormous globe shaped flower; pale chrome yellow shading to buff. loc.
Beauty of Lyonaise. Fine large incurved flower, face of petals deep terra cotta, reverse old gold.
Challenge. A large variety, being in full perfection November 25th to 30th. The flower is a perfect globe of gold which finally shows a pointed center. The color is bright yellow, the stem is very strong, foliage extra good.
Mrs. Wm. C, Egan. A fine large flower of the Ada Spaulding type, but much larger. Color crimson pink at the base, shading at the apex to light sulphur, suffused with buff on outside of petals. A
strong healthy grower with fine foliage. 5c.
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Cullingfordii, Brilliant crimson, shaded scarlet, flowers of a rich velvety texture. One of the brightest and most dis- tinct of all the dark colored sorts; petals finely reflexed.
Charity. Bright, rosy car-
mine, shading very light towards ends of petals and center of flower; petals some- what convex and slight- ly incurving towards center.
Clinton Chalfant, A mag- nificent golden yellow, upright dahlia-like petals, a finely rounded flower of great sub- stance.
Dean Hole. Very large, incurved, massive flower, with broad petals of exquisite form. White, with a beautiful soft shade of pink on the outer side when in perfection, changing to pearly white with age.
Emily Dorner. Rich shade of orange, touched with] crimson; a fine large flower with nicely incurved broad petals; a splendid shaped flower and a very f pleasing shade of color.
Enfant des D’Mlondes. A greatly improved Mrs. { Hardy. A creamy white, hairy variety, of fine large size and excellent shape; fine for cut flowers. A strong, free grower. l5c.
Flora McDonald. Incurved, pure flower.
Fishers Torch. Bright fiery red, the richest shade in Chrysanthemums; large fine flower. 1L5c.
Gov. Matthews. A fine large flower with very little of the stiff formal appearance so often found in large Chrysanthemums. Color pearl pink with a peculiar satin-tike finish.
George W. Childs, Deep rich velvety crimson, with no shade of brown or chestnut; a grand red sort. loc.
Golden Wedding. Flowers of very large size on stiff, erect stems; petals both long and broad, and chan- |
white, globular
neled lengthwise. Color, deep bright gold, of shin- ing texture. A perfect incurved Japanese of most beautiful form.
Gorgeous. A beautiful early flowering variety, flow- ers very large and of splendid shape; color, deep golden yellow.
Gloriosum, Light lemon color, with immense flow- ers, having narrow petals gracefully curved and twisted; quite early and one of the best.
Harry E. Widener, Bright yellow, flower large on stout, stiff stems that hold the flowers erect without support, incurving, forming a large rounded sur- face, petals crisp and stiff.
Harry May. Flower very large and double, forming, when well open, a massive sphere; color, deep old gold, occasionally veined red; petals very broad.
Harry Balsley. A magnificent fine large flower, color delicate soft pink, similar to C. Mermet Rose, fine for cut flowers or exhibition.
H. W. Rieman. Deep golden yellow, very bright, flower very large with full high center, crowded with petals, stems stiff, with fine foliage; an ideal | grower and a grand exhibition sort. 1c.
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Mrs “Henry Robinson. A large, early white variety of exceptional merit with immense incurved, broad channeled petals of great substance, and of the purest white. From a flat incurved form it grad- ually changes into a perfect ball of snow 16 to 18 inches in circumference. A fine healthy grower and one that is easily managed. 20c.
Inter Ocean. A _ beautiful recurved flower, color glistening, pearly white, with light suffusion of pink. A grand variety for any use.
Joey Hill, Of very large size, color deep cardinal red of beautiful shade, faced with ofd gold.
Judge Hoitt. Anemone flowered variety, fully eicht inches across. Color, pale pearl pink; the outer petals are broad and incurving. A _ nice, free grower.
J. A. Pettigrew. Flower large, lasting well when cut, color light buff and bronze pink, late flowering.
Kioto. Very large, incurved, yellow; strong free grower, extra fine.
A large, pure white variety of-the greatest merit; one of the earliest bloomers.
J. H. White. A large white variety, with upright, dahlia-like petals, forming a nicely rounded flower of great substance and perfect purity of color. A fine grower with strong stems.
L, Canning. A most exquisite, pure white variety, with very large flat flowers, resembling large satin rosettes.
Le Cid. Capucine red; large twisted center.
Lillian B, Bird. Flowers very large, with full high center; petals tubular and of varying lengths; the flower when fully open being an immense half globe; the color is an exquisite shade of shrimp pink.
Miss Minnie Wanamaker. Flowers of very large size, creamy white; incurving from first opening to finish when it appears like a huge snow-white ball.
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| Miss Kate Brown. The very finest of all the early whites, coming into bloom the first week in Octo- ber; fully six inches across; a fine incurved flower with broad petals.
| Mts. J. G. Whilldin. A handsome yellow variety of
light tint, fine, large size and splendid form. A magnificent addition to the scarce, very early, large flowering varieties.
1, Mrs, E.G. Hill, One of the earliest of all the large flowering sorts. Flowers very large, 7 to 8 inches ‘across: full to the center. A grand incurved sphere when fully expanded. Color, delicate pearly pink; extra fine.
Mrs. L. C. Madeira. A perfect compact globe of bright orange color, petals upright like unopened pointed quills; constitution strong; stem stiff;
: flowers large and of the heaviest substance.
) Mrs. C. Lippincott. Color a very rich, deep golden
yellow; flowers very large, many of them eight
inches through; petals long, large, and finely in-
} curved.
| Mrs. J. G. Ills. One of the best late whites, of nure glistening ivory whiteness, distinct and fine.
Mattie C. Stewart. Fine reflexed flower; deep bronzy yellow.
Mrs. George Bullock. Broad petals, forming a large, pure white flower; slightly incurved and some petals quilled.
Mrs. E.D. Adams. Flower very large; petals of medium width, very long, twisted, the outer ones swirled, as if the flower had been turned swiftly on its stem; color, pure white.
Mrs. Fottler. A large, full, double flower, composed of large pointed petals; opens flat at first, but develops into a hali sphere; color clear soft rose.
Mrs. Alpheus Hardy. (Ostrich Plume). The flowers are large, of thick substance, perfect shape, and be- long to the incurved Japanese section, while the color is of the purest white. Its unique character consists in its fine downy appearance. lLdc.
Mrs. Maria Simpson. Color, soft chrome yellow. A fine example of the broad-petaled, incurved, Japan- ese type.
Mrs. Potter Palmer. - Rosy pink with silvery reflex; a beautifully shaped flower of large size, full to the center, outer petals reflexed to stem with in- curved tips; growth vigorous with stiff upright stems.
Minerva, An exceedingly attractive, bold, massive flower, very large incurved, the outer petals droop- ing, forming almost a perfect flower of the most vivid clear yellow, with extra good stem and fine handsome foliage within four inches of the flower.
Niveus. A grand snow-white variety. Center irreg- ularly incurved with outer petals reflexing nearly to the stem. Constitution robust; foliage large and abundant, while the keeping qualities of the flowers are unsurpassed.
Oakland. Clear shade of even terra cotta. An ideal bloom, full and deep. Height 4 to 5 feet, with strong straight stem. Beautiful foliage, deeply cut. loc
Pink, Ivory. (Miss A. L. Dalskov). A sport from Ivory, the most popular of all white Chrysanthe- mums; it is identical with Ivory in every respect except color, which is a beautiful shell pink. 20c.
Pitcher & Manda. Reflexed Japanese, not deep, but solid and of large diameter; the outer five or six rows are creamy white and of dahlia-like form; the center is bright yellow, the two colors being sharply defined. A vigorous grower.
Philadelphia. Majestic globular flowers formed of stiff, broad, white petals, charmingly illuminated on the tips with soft lemon-vellow. Stems and foliage superb.
Pres. William R. Smith. Color a beautiful, clear; flesh pink; very heavy in substance, on stiff stems; the form of the flower is very beautiful in all its stages.
W. A. Manda. (The Golden Yellow Hairy Chry- santhemum). Flower very large, of a clear golden yellow color. The plant is of vigorous growth and the flower is borne upright on a stout stem.
Yellow Queen. The finest very early variety, having been cut in fine condition on the 10th of October. Very large, clear bright yellow, with extra stout stem and foliage.
Except noted, 0c. each.
Our Choice, 20 for $1.00. 50 in 50 varieties, fine selec- tion, $2.50.
CARYOPTERIS MASTOCANTHIUS. (Blue Spirea.)
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A handsome, half hardy perennial plant introduced from China. It is of a vigorous growth, producing flowers in great profusion the whole length of its branches; even young plants in small pots flowering freely. The color is a rich lavender, or sky blue. A valuable plant either for bedding or pot culture, blooming continuously from mid-summer until cut by frost in the fall. 20c.
CLERODENDRON BALFOURI.
A rapid growing climber of great beauty. It can also be trained in bush form. A very profuse bloomer; its bright scarlet flowers are enveloped in a creamy calyx. The trusses or panicles of flowers are upwards of six inches in length, and when trained upon trellises and hanging down have a rich and elegant appearance, continually in bloom. A very satisfactory house plant. l5c.
COBEA SCANDENS.
A beautiful climber of rapid growth, large purple, bell-shaped flowers. For covering arbors, trellises, etc., it is indispensable, as its dark green foliage and showy flowers make it very attractive. 15c.
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This is a dwarf variety of the old Calla Ethiopica, rarely ever growms over ten to twelve inches high; a plant that can be used with telling effect in many places where the tall Calla could not on account of its tall growth. It commences to bloom when very small, often two or three flowers from four-inch pot plant. 20 cents, 3 for 50 cents.
CALLA ETHIOPICA.
A favorite old plant for house culture, with large |
leaves and white trumpet-shaped flowers. Ist size
50 cents; 2d size, 25 cents; 3d size, 15 cents.
SPOTTED CALLA—RICHARDIA MACULATA.
A plant with beautiful spotted leaves. abundantly during the summer months. The flow- ers are shaped like those of the Calla, and are pure white, shaded violet inside. It is a deciduous plant, and should be kept dry in Winter, and started in Spring like a Dahlia. l5dc. each, 2 for 25c.
It flowers
Strong flowering bulbs. |
CROTONS.
Elegant variegated foliage plants: they succeed ia any warm greenhouse, and are very attractive and valuable as decorative plants; are also used for orna~ mental bedding outside in Summer. We offer eight choice varieties, 20c.; the set of 8 for $1.25.
Epiphyllum Makoyanum. A beautiful variety of the Crab or Lobster Claw Cactus, with bright scarlet flowers of large size and unusually bright and showy. The plants we offer are strong grafted plants with strong straight stems, 12 to 15 inches high, making fine drooping specimens. Strong plants, by express, 50c.; extra size, 75c.
CAMELLIA JAPONICA.
We offer a choice assortment of these desirable | plants in twelve best sorts, consisting of the best
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| strong, blooming size plants. tst size, $1.00 each; $9.00 per dozen.
and size, 75 cents ‘each; $7.00 per doz. 3rd size, 50 cents each; $5.00 per doz.
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One of the most striking of the ornamental foliage plants, either for pot or lawn planting. Will grow in any good garden soil; easy of culture; a full-sized plant, being four or five feet in height, with immense leaves. The roots should be preserved in dry sand in the cellar during the winter. Extra large, 35 cents, $3.50 for 12; Ist size, 25 cents, $2.50 for 12; 2d size, 15 cents, $1.50 for 12.
CALADIUMS—FANCY LEAVED.
Beautiful, ornamental foliage plants, especially valuable for window boxes, vases or speci- men plants. Most of the varieties succeed nicely if planted in partially shaded border in light rich soil. 20c.; six distinct varieties, $1.00.
CRINUM KIRKY. |
beauty. Usually two flower stalks of dark purplish color are sent up, each bearing a large umbel com- posed of a dozen or more enormous lily-like flowers of the greatest beauty and fragrance. The petals are broad and pure white, with a deep reddish pur- ple stripe through the center. Always creates a sensation when in bloom. 40c.; extra large, 60c.
CUPHEA TRICOLOR.
Flowers tubular in shape, one and one-half to two inches long, and have two bright scarlet wings at the end of each flower; the tip of the flower is bright purple, the stamens are pure white. The plants are always in bloom when given proper care. It grows into a bushy plant about 15 inches high, and makes an elegant appearance for baskets or bedding. 10c.
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PaPrerTED 1894 ) i Hay ABLANCG.
A splendid aquatic plant, throwing up stems two to three feet high, surmounted at the top with a whorl of leaves. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places, thriving in any good soil and always presenting a fresh, green, attractive
appearance. ldc. COLEUS.
The best of all our ornamental foliage plants for Summer bedding; fine for edging large beds or massing by themselves. Very tender and should not be planted until all danger of late frost is over.
12 NEW AND SELECT VARIETIES. Admiration. Magenta and rose, overlaid chocolate, tipped gold.
Beckwith’s Gem. A beautiful fancy variety with large leaves of heavy texture and finely scalloped edges. The center of leaf, dark velvety maroon, bordered with fiery red; the edge is green, changing to creamy yellow at the point of the leaf.
Climax. Red, chocolate and green, the colors over- lapping each other.
Dante. Velvety crimson, fringed edges, lined golden yellow.
Miss Bessie Merrill. Fine large leaf; crimson, over-
lapped maroon, carmine veins, yellow serrated
edge.
Multicolor. Ground work of rich green. covered profusely with crimson maroon spots; yellow and vermilion wedge in center of leaf.
Mad. Hoyt. Rich glaucous green leaf, deeply notched ; pale lemon center, the whole leaf
splashed and marked crimson.
M. Daudet, Golden yellow, spotted and splashed bright crimson.
Mascot. Center of rich scarlet, surrounded by deep chocolate, green and gold-lace edge.
Tam O’Shanter. Large deep green foliage, with creamy white center, heavily splashed carmine and chocolate.
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The Dawn. A peculiar combination of crimson and chocolate, edged yellow.
Tapestry. Large irregularly crested leaf, with green and yellow edge. Carmine center, overlaid with crimson
15 cents each. The set of J2 varieties $1.25.
12 BEST STANDARD VARIETIES. Alhambra. Rosy carmine, edged with bronzy black. Firebrand. Maroon, flamed and shaded with brilliant fiery red. Fire King. Velvety crimson, shaded fiery red. Golden Crown. Bright yellow, an excellent bedder. | Golden Verschaffelti, Bright golden yellow; excellent | bedder. Louis Paillet. Center magenta, shading into crimson, | edged with green. Midnight. Dark maroon, flamed with crimson. Nero. Rich crimson shaded and marbled through the “ = entire leaf with golden yellow. A
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of same, merging into pale lemon and white. Mrs. F. Sander. A most distinct variety, and especi- Salvator. Center bright carmine, banded with crim-| ally fine for pot culture; large creamy white center
son, edged green. evenly bordered green, both center and edge beau- Verschaffelti. Rich, velvety crimsom. The best of all} tifully blotched crimson and purple. Loc.
for bedding. Unless noted, 10 cts, each, the set of J2 for 80 cts.
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FLOWERED DOUBLE.
A, D. Livoni. A beautiful soft pink of regular and perfect form, an early and free bloomer.
Beauty. Pure white, fine large flower.
Emperor. White, marked and shaded with deep crimson, very distinct.
Frank Smith. Bright red.
Fanny Purchase. Bright yellow; very free flowering, early sort.
Hoofmeister. Yellow, tipped red.
Hector. Orange scarlet.
Hercules, Yellow, striped and speckled with crim- son.
John Sladden. Nearly black, fine form.
Mrs. Langtry. Cream color, edged crimson.
Margaret Bruant. Pure white; free flowering; early.
Miss Dodd. Lemon yellow; fine form.
Marguerite. Deep rose; very free flowering.
Mrs. D. Hallock. Light canary yellow.
Snowdrift. Clear white; free bloomer.
15 cents each, 8 for $3.00, | POMPON OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS. | Dr. Webb. Rich scarlet; small.
Flowers small of the most perfect shape: very use- | Fashion. Pale orange; fine.
ful for cut Sowers: ; : Fairy Tales. Delicate primrose: fine shape; very Cupid. White ground, tipped and suffused with rose. free flowering and distinct. |
Iseult. A very small flowering variety; clear yellow: | free and distinct.
\Tolanthe, Deep orange, shaded buff, sometimes tip- | ped with buff.
| Lurline. Canary yellow. ‘| Little Prince. Deep crimson, tipped white. | Guiding Star. (White Aster.) Flowers pure white,
| of the most perfect shape; the edges of the petals | are beautifully fringed. 20c.
| Little Lucy. Light crimson.
| Ladies’ Jewel, White with crimson tip.
_Pomponet. Blush, edged rosy lilac.
| Snowflake, Pure white.
Unless noted, 15 cents each, 8 for $1.00.
SINGLE DAHLIAS,
This class is remarkably free in bloom; flowers on |long, graceful stems; preferred by many to the more formal double varieties as a cut flower.
Harold, Dark velvety maroon, nearly black.
Rupert. Crimson scarlet. Early and exceedingly free flowering.
| Sandusky, Orange, large size, very distinct.
| White Queen.. Large, pure white. 15 cents each.
CACTUS DAHLIAS.
A very showy and effective section of the Dahlia family. Especially fine for cut flowers.
jt NYMPHA,, (the Pink of Water-Lily Dahlia.)
/\ Nymphae. (The pink water-lily Dahlia.) The flow-
“| ers of large size, with heavy broad petals, those of the center being somewhat cupped or incurved. The color is a clear, distinct, light-shrimp pink, shading slightly darker toward the outer petals. 20c.
Constance, Pure white; fine shaped flowers and one of the freest blooming.
Cochineal, Dazzling crimson scarlet. The flowers are produced in the grandest profusion.
Formosissima Picta, Orange, striped bright scarlet.
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Glare of the Garden, A grand variety of the loose flowered or flat petaled type; by far the most bril- liant scarlet of any Dahlia we cultivate.
Henry Patrick. Pure white. Very free flowering.
Mrs, Hawkins. Rich sulphur, shading off to the tips of the petals with light canary yellow.. A beauti- ful variety.
Mrs. G. Reed. Flowers pure white, conspicuously edged with rosy lake. The petals are deeply cleft, giving it a peculiar fringed appearance.
Sidney Hollings Deep, rich maroon, shading to black. A beautiful variety.
William Pearce. One of the most prolific bloomers in this class; flowers of medium size, very double; color deep yellow.
Unless noted, 15 cents each, $1.00 for 8.
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(Horn of Plenty.)
The grand, trumpet- shaped flowers measure from 7 to 9 inches in length and nearly 6 inches across, and form three distinct trumpets growing each within the other. The throat and mouth of the corolla are delicate white, while the outside is marbled with purple, forming a most striking contrast. The flowers, which are very sweet, are produced i \ great abundance. The: plants grow to a large size, forming bushes three or four feet across; the stem is thick and of a shining dark purple. 20c.
DATURA.
DRACENAS.
Indivisa, Green and bronze; narrow leaves; a very graceful plant for the center of vases or hanging baskets. See cut page 78. 20c.
4 inch pots 35 cts., 5 inch pots 50 cts,, 6 inch pots 75cts,
Terminalis, A splendid plant for house and window decoration, with bright tropical looking foliage of
rich crimson color, beautifully marked with white and pink in well developed plants. 20c.
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DRACENAS—IND
IVISA, (See description page 77.)
FERNS.
Adiantum Cuneatum, A very beautiful and graceful Fern, its delicate fronds being much used in cut flower work. ;
Davallia Stricta. One of the finest Ferns in cultiva- tion, whether for growing as a decorative plant in the room or planting out; the fronds are of strong texture and of a beautiful shade of green.
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NEPHROLEPSIS EXALTATA.
Nephrolepsis Exaltata (Sword Fern)—A Fern, multiplying very fast in throwing out vines, on which grow several plants again.
Nephrolepsis Davaleoides Furcans. A beautiful and distinct crested variety, with numerous arching fronds; makes fine specimen plants in a very short time.
Pteris Cretica Albo-Lineata. ful variegated variety.
Pteris Argyrea. A very showy, strong growing Fern, variegated foliage; fronds large, light green, with a broad band of silvery white down the center of each; very distinct.
Pteris Serrulata, A useful basket variety of graceful habit.
25c.
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Pteris Tremula. One of the finest Ferns for house decoration, growing very rapidly and throwing up large, handsome fronds; makes magnificent specimens; easily grown and very popular.
Pteris Adiantoides. A strong growing variety with broad, glossy, deep green foliage. A useful sort for vases or baskets.
Unless noted, 15c. each; our choice, 50c. for 5.
FICUS ELASTICA. (India Rubber Tree.)
One of the finest plants for table or par- lor decoration; its thick leathery leaves enable it to stand excessive heat and dryness, while its deep glossy green leaves
always present a cheer-
ful aspect. 50c. Large plants, $1.00. FUCHSIAS.
THREE GRAND NEW GIANT FLOWERED VARIETIES.
\ = MAD. BRUANT. \ Madam Bruant, This is a novel and distinct new fuchsia, entirly different in color from any other variety with which we are acquainted. The flower is very large and double. A fine large rounded corolla with strongly recurved sepals as shown in our engraving. The corolla is a delicate heliotrope
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veined with carmine; sepals deep coral red. Plant a vigorous grower and of fine graceful habit. This is a decided new color in fuchsias, which, combined with its fine large flowers and splendid habit, will make it popular with all lovers of this beautiful class of plants. 20¢c.
| White Phenomenal, This monster flowered variety
originated as a sport from Phenomenal, one of the largest double purple varieties in cultivation; it is identical with its parent in every thing except color of the corolla which is white heavily shaded and veined carmine; a strong vigorous grower with large handsome foliage. 25c.
Madam Carnot. A remarkably free flowering variety with flowers of very large size. The plant is of compact, symmetrical growth making fine shapely plants in quite small pots. Tube and sepals deep coral red, corolla white, veined and _ suffused carmine. A distinct and valuable new variety that is sure to become popular as a market sort. 25c.
FUCHSIAS—GENERAL COLLECTION,
Black Prince. Single; tubes and large sepals waxy carmine; corolla pale.pink, large and wide open. A fine single variety.
Carl Halt. Red and white striped. ing graceful variety.
Earl of Beaconsfield. Vigorous growing, free flow- ering variety; tube and sepals light rosy carmine, corolla deep carmine.
Elm City. Sepals rich crimson. double, very free flowering.
Henderson’s Avalanche. An early flowering va- riety, with golden foliage and fine, large double purple flowers.
A free bloom-
Corolla deep purple,
Joseph Rosain, Large, scarlet tube and sepals, corolla violet blue, large, double, fine shaped flower.
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color, suffused with rose slightly marked and | Little Beauty. This is a charming variety and the
freest flowering of all Fuchsias. It begins to bloom when only two or three inches high and continues to flower the year round, often one hundred open blossoms at one time on a single plant ina small pot. Flowers of good size. Tube and sepals bright red, corolla deep purple. Every lover of Fuchsias should have this little gem. 20e.
tube and sepals; corolla
carmine rose.
Jupiter. This is a grand mammoth flowered Fuch-
sia. The plant is a strong upright grower, makes a handsome specimen in a very short time.
JUPITER,
Mons. Thibaut. Tube and sepals dark red; corolla rose vermilion, tinted violet; single.
Mrs, E.G, Hill, The most perfect doubie white Fuch- sia yet introduced; tube and sepals bright reddish crimson, contrasting with the large pure white corolla to great advantage. The plant is of splen- did habit, a remarkably free grower, yet compact and symmetrical in form, very free bloomer.
Phenomenal, Extra large double purple corolla, crimson tube and sepals.
Rosain’s Patrie, An early, free blooming, double white variety. Tube and sepals rosy carmine; corolla pure white; extra fine.
Rose cf Castile. White tube and sepals, purple corolla.
Storm King. The flowers are of extraordinary large size and very double; corolla a beautiful blush white, veined with carmine; tube and sepals car- mine red. 5c.
Specicsa, Pale red tube and sepals; dark red corolla.
Trailing Queen. A beautiful trailing variety, excellent for window boxes or hanging baskets, tube and sepals rosy scarlet, corolla violet purple. 5c.
Unless noted, 10c. each; our choice $3 for 16, all named.
ed shape; color rosy scar- let, upper petals shaded Orange at the base. Plant) a strong robust grower, and a prolific, constant ‘ = bloomer; a grand bedder bp =e pe and distinct in color. 25c. PEP Countesse de Castries, Bright soft rose, base of petals marked white. Flowers in enormous trusses on long stout foot stalks, in- dividual flowers of very large size, with elegent undulated petals. Planta robust grower; a superb rose-colored bedding ya- riety. 25c.
The 3 New Deuble for €0c, NEW AND RARE SINGLE
VARIETIES.
Granville, The finest of all the single pinks for bed- ding purposes, also an excellent pot plant. Plant of good strong habit. and a prolific bloomer, throw- ing the flowers wellabove the foliage; forms a mass of soft clear pink, a scarce color in really good bedding Geraniums. 0c. D, Arquerolles, A robust, compact grower, and very = ———— : free bloomer; flowers of MAD. BRUANT. good size in fine large GERANIUMS trusses, center white bordered with clear rose P veined with brighter shades; very distinct. 2b5c.
NOVELTIES AND VARIETIES WORTHY OF L’Aube, A grand new white bedding variety, with SPECIAL NOTE. enormous trusses of large round flowers of rood
NEW FANCY FLOWERED, (Mad. Bruant), substance that do not burn in our hottest suns:
color pure snow white. In habit of growth. and
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No other Geranium on our grounds has ever at-| ae ree F tracted so much attention, or been so much admired | freedom of bloom, it is not oa sed by any of our as this beautiful new Aureole flowered variety. It is best bedders of any color. 25c. entirely distinct from any Geranium in cultivation, | Mad. Jules Blazy. An extremely dwarf compact so much so that visitors on passing through the grower. Long stiff stems, carrying fine trusses; greenhouses, where hundreds of other varieties are in solferino scarlet, the two upper petals marked bloom, single it out at once as the most beautiful and} Orange, a fine winter bloomer. 20c. attractive in the whole collection. It might with | Van Beneden. Fine large flowers. lower petals rich propriety be called the Pansy flowered Geranium, violet, bordered with scarlet, upper petals orange so distinct is it from the ordinary style. The plant scarlet, very bright and distinct. 25c. is a vigorous grower, making nice compact plants, The set of 5 new singles for $1.00, and very free flowering, producing fine large trusses of blooms in great profusion, individual flowers RARE BRUANTS. : . large, of fine shape, center of flower white veined | H. Dauthenay. Plant of low, free branching habit
with carmine lake, the five petals regularly and dis- and wonderfully free in bloom. Trusses of im- tinctly bordered with bright solferino. The arrange- mense size, composed ol very large fine round ment of color is exquisite and entirely new in| flowers, color coppery orange red, with white DAS: Geraniums. An excellent variety for pot culture, with peculiar shadings around the eye; a magnifi- being a continuous bloomer winter and summer. cent color. The. foliage is beautifully zoned; 30c., 4 for $1.00. single flowered. 30c.
NEW AND SCARCE DOUBLE VARIETIES |J. D. Cabos. (Single.) Soft rosy pink, a new color in
BeancistPerk: This we consider the finest bright | this class. Plant of dwarf growth, flowering very 5 5 abe ; i pias 2e SS 4 owers of large: SIZ; < ed- pink bedding Geranium to date for our climate. free, truss and flowers of largest size; 1 grand bed
It is a decided improvement on that popular variety ding pink. 30c.
Emile de Girardin, being a much brighter, clearer | GERANIUMS—GENERAL COLLECTION.
color. The plant is a strong vigorous grower and A CHOICE LIST OF THE LARGE FLOWERED BRUANT
a prolific bloomer, flowers are perfect in form and RACE.
are borne well above the foliage on long foot stalks, | The distinguishing characteristics of this class are
color a clear bright pink. It stands the sun ad- | heavy dense foliage, nicely zoned, long, stout flower
mirably, and for massing there is nothing that stalks and extremely large flowers. They grow and
equals it in its color. See cut page 81. 20c. bloom splendidly in our hot midsummer weather, E, Dauglad. Fine large spherical trusses carried | when many of the other foreign varieties are at a
well above the foliage, flowers large, of fine round-| standstill or nearly dried up.
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Alfred Tennyson. Semi-double flowers of the most perfect shape; trusses extremely large, in im- mense spherical balls six to eight inches in diam- eter, color bright orange scarlet shaded vermilion red.
Alphonse Ricard. The plant is a strong vigorous grower, branching and compact in habit; produc- ing flowers in great masses; color a’brilliant hade of orange red. Both floret and truss are of enor- mous size, semi-double. 1c.
A. Gervalis, Of dwarf habit. Trusses and flowers of large size; color, bright rosy scarlet. An excel- lent bedding sort. Single.
Baron de Scalibert, A neat dwarf, compact grow- er. Exceptionally free in bloom, so much so that the large trusses of bloom almost hide the foliage. Florets large, of a bright soft pink color with white center; petals slightly veined red. A lovely color and a grand addition to this race of Sun Proof Geraniums. dc.
Beaute Poitevine. Very large semi-double florets, of the most beautiful and distinct form and borne in immense trusses; very free bloomer, and as a bedding variety it has no equal in its color, brilliant salmon. 15c.
Chaplin, Habit semi-dwarf, small, nicely zoned foli- age, flowers large semi-double; color brilliant red: large white center.
E, Legouve, Very large, semi-double flowers in ira- mense trusses on strong stiff stems. Color, rich
| orange salmon, very distinct and fine.
| Glorie Poitevine. (Single) Very large truss and
| flower. Rich red-shaded orange, distinct white eye. l5c. .
Gen, Dodds. Plant dwarf with very heavy foliage. Truss and flowers extra large. Color soft rosy scarlet. dc,
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Heteranthe. (Semi-double). One of the best of its color as a bedding vari- ety, trusses exceptionally large; color a soft shade of scarlet.
Hector. A very attractive variety with large trusses of bright scarlet, semi- double flowers, very dis-
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Wie Mrs. A. Blanc. (Single). Ap- fe ricot red, veined darker, ( with center of vinous rose; florets of the first size and perfectly round.
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Mrs, E. G, Hill, A most dis- tinct and pleasing shade of salmon, with a light shading in the center; trusses are very large and composed of an immense number of florets. A sin- gle variety; the finest salmon-flowered gerani- um to date.
Mad. du Luc. Beautiful bright rose, upper petals blotched pure white. Large trusses of fine- shaped single flowers.
M, G. Meynot. An excellent large flowered single variety with trusses of the largest size; delicate salmon pink with distinct white eye; upper petals shading to white.
M. P. Olombel, Rich vermilion scarlet, with orange shadings. An attractive variety, carrying immense spherical trusses of flowers. Single flowered. lL5c.
Mme, Chas. Molin. Clear, bright salmon, white eye. Remarkable for the beauty of the trusses, and also for its lovely color. Plant semi-dwarf, zoned in black, and very fine in bloom. Single.
President Victor Dubois, Immense trusses of extra large semi-double flowers on long stout foot stallcs. Color a bright magenta rose. Very distinct. 15c. :
Prof. Peuch, Plant of dwarf, compact habit, very free
flowering, truss and flowers of largest size. Color clear magenta rose, upper petal spotted lilac at the base. A novel shade in this class.
Ville de Poitiers. (Double.) Color scarlet, very clear and bright; trusses very large, composed of enor- mous florets. Very free, producing an elegant effect when massed. 1Ld5c.
Van Dael. Enormous trusses of large florets; center fresh salmon rose, bordered white.
W.P.Simmons, A variety of dwarf compact habit and a very abundant bloomer; color, bright orange scarlet. Flowers of grand size, well up above the foliage. 5c.
J.J. Harrison, For a brilliant display of bright scar- let we know of nothing equal to this. Bruant and Heteranthe have for years been considered our best scarlet bedding geraniums, but in this variety we have equally as good a bloomer, and one that stands our hot, dry climate fully as well, and pro- duces flowers nearly double the size, many single
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florets measuring two inches and over in diameter. Color, rich brilliant scarlet, very bright and showy, semi-double. 5c.
Unless noted, 10 cents each,
GENERAL COLLECTION—DOUBLE FLOWERED.
B. K, Bliss. Brilliant scarlet. A strong grower with large trusses of perfectly double flowers.
Colossus. Floret quite circular, semi-double; 2% inches in diameter. The color is very beautiful, a rich shade of rosy crimson. Very free in bloom. One of the very largest and finest among the double reds.
Chas. Rabutot. Very free, both in growth and bloom; strong stiff stems carrying large trusses of deep salmon, fine shaped flowers; very distinct. 15c.
Chas. Jolly, Deep orange scarlet; fine shaped truss; habit of plant dwarf and compact.
Centaur, Carries the largest and most perfect truss of any of the pink doubles. A most glorious bed- ding variety, of good compact growth.
Double Guinea, Flowers and trusses large and fine form. 1L5c.
Dr. Marsch, Large trusses of full double flowers. Color, a beautiful velvety red.
Emile de Girardin, A very popular bedding variety. Color, a beautiful shade of soft rosy pink. a prolific bloomer.
Bright orange scarlet.
Fleur de Neige, Immense trusses borne well above the foliage, very large semi-double flowers; pure white. Plant of sturdy, compact growth, very free flow- ering.
Gringoire, Rich salmon, base of upper petals or- ange, lower petals distinctly bordered white; dwarf and compact in growth.
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Gloire de France, Individual flowers very large and double. Color salmon white, with a dark, distinct salmon red center.
G, Caillebotte, Plant remarkably free flowering; crimson, lower petals spotted orange. 15c.
James Vick, Flowers and trusses of great size, color deep flesh, with dark, bronze shadings.
Lord Lytton, Plant of dwarf and branching habit; flowers on strong stems, semi-double. Color violet with abundant foliage; remarkably free in bloom: flowers large. Color, cherry red; upper petals shaded orange red.
LeCid. Very compact, but vigorous in growth and of perfect habit. Color, brilliant crimson red. Truss and flower very large. An excellent bedding variety.
La Favorite. Trusses very large and one of the purest snowy-white, even when grown in the open ground.
and remarkably free flowering.
tinct and effective. Color, fiery salmon. 15c.
Mad. Jouis. Fine large round flower, delicate, flesh white, with deep salmon center; very distinct in color.
Mad, Barney. An excellent bedding variety; plant a robust, free grower and constant bloomer; fine large, full double flowers, in large, well shaped trusses on stout foot-stalks. Color, bright clear rose; very effective.
Mad. Bacot. Dwarf free grower and abundant bloomer. Color a remarkable shade of orange ap-
| proaching yellow; very fine. 15c.
| Mons de la Rue. Rich carmine lake color of an in-
| tense shade with white mark at the base of the
| petals, Fine large flower, 1dc,
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MARQUIS DE GALARD. Marquis de Galard. Trusses of immense size; color rosy-cerise shading to orange, a very striking color and quite new. Plant of close compact habit, almost a perpetual bloomer. A grand bedder. 20c.
Mary Hill. The richest and purest deep pink; the flowers are of the largest size and excellent form; trusses very large and spreading; flowering at all seasons most profusely.
Mad. dela Rue, Fine truss of large full double flowers; plant very free in bloom. Color a beauti- ful shade of soft orange scarlet.
Marvel, Rich crimson scarlet; fine large flowers and truss. Very free flowering and one of the best bedding sorts.
Mme. Ayme Chevreliere. Very free both in growth and bloom. Fine large truss of pure white double flowers; an excellent bedder.
Montesquieu. Very large and semi-double florets, exquisite pale mative, with white eye. It bears a fine truss on a long stiff foot-stalk.
MM, Remy Martin. Of free branching dwarf habit; blooms abundantly throughout the whole season. Large spherical trusses high above the foliage. Color bright rose, marked pure white on the upper petals.
Mad. Debouche. Extremely free flowering, with enormous trusses, composed of large round flowers. Color bright rose, shading to light pink.
A grand variety.
Mad. Philippe Labrie, A distinct and novel color; a beautiful shade of lilac, edge of petals shaded rose. ldc.
Mad Chambrie. Plant dwarf and compact in growth; flowers in fine large trusses; deep bright rose. l5c.
Prof, Poirault. Double. Very stiff stems, bearing trusses of the very largest size; florets large and of brilliant violet color, the upper petals very distinctly marked with orange. 5c,
Sir Trevor Lawrence. A unique va- riety with very large trusses of perfect shaped flowers with rounded petals. Color an ex- quisite shade of rosy peach.
S.A Nutt. Rich, dark crimson; the flowers are of perfect shape and large size; the trusses massive and produced in great number; close, compact habit.
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Vicountesse de Pavilion, Orange salmon, edge of petals shading to white; fine large full double flowers. Plant vigorous and free flowering. ldc.
Unless noted, 10 cts. each. choice 20 sorts for $1.00
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SINGLE FLOWERED.
Athlete. Flowers large and round; trusses of enormous size. Color a brilliant clear scarlet; extra fine.
Bill Nye, Color peach, shading to pale salmon; flower of fine size and form. A splendid grower of nice, compact habit. l5c.
Benjamin Schroder. Flowers large, soft rosy pink with distinct white blotch on the upper pet- als; of satiny texture; petals slightly recurving.
Countesse de Maupas. A very distinct free flowering variety of the Mirande type. Plant of dwarf, com- pact, bushy habit. Color, bright orange, shading to white at center.
Carmen Sylva, A beautiful puré white variety with large trusses of fine shaped flowers. Plant a free compact grower, and a most prolific bloomer. One of the best white Geraniums, either for pot culture or for bedding purposes.
Dr, Levavasseur. Three lower petals orange cerise, marked with lilac; the upper petals are lilac veined with red and bordered cerise; free and vigorous.
Erasme Simonnot. Plant a remarkably strong, vig- orous grower; producing flowers in large, full. rounded trusses. Color a deep shade of reddish violet, upper petals flamed deep orange; quite dis- tinct from any other variety. 15c.
Ensign. Compact sturdy grower; covered the entire Summer with its large trusses of bright scarlet; upper petals rosy scarlet, lower petals deep scarlet.
F. Becker. Splendid large truss. Color glowing peach, shading to carmine near the center; two pe- tals light scarlet, veined darker; a very showy va- riety. L5c.
General Grant. A superb bedding variety, with very large truss and brilliant scarlet flowers.
John Salter. Flowers a delicate salmon, much deeper in the center, shading to white on edges.
L. Swartling. Center of the floret is scarlet flame, shading out to salmon; floret large and truss im- mense. A fine grower.
Mad. Heine. Plant of robust, compact habit, and re- markably free flowering; deep rose with white markings on upper petals; fine large truss.
Mrs. J. M. Garr. One of the finest single white bed- ders, The plants are a mass of bloom all Summer.
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Madonna, Color a soft shade of pale pink; florets large, arranged in hand- some showy trusses well above the foliage; a most distinct and beautiful color. 15c.
Marguerite de Layres. A grand white; plants a mass of white bloom; trusses of the largest size; florets extra large and of the purest white. Plant ro- bust. Grand for either pots or bed- ding.
M. Alfred ‘Cartiere. Large truss on long, stiff stems; brilliant garnet red; the two upper petals marked orange, shaded violet; plant a good grower and very free.
Mad. Sampson. Plant of good habit; short jointed and free ing; color, rich vermilion with orange shadings.
Mrs, Robert Cannell. Clear brilliant sal- mon. Habit of plant dwarf, very free flowering, fine shaped flower in large trusses. 20c.
Mad. Letessier. Deep rose with violet shadings, two upper petals distinctly marked white, fine large round flow- ers in good size trusses.
Nellie Woods. Florets large and finely formed, trusses immense. A _ fine grower, excellent both for pot and bedding. Color bright salmon mar- bled white. 5c.
Octave Mlirbeau. Plant very vigorous and an abundant bloomer; flowers and truss large. The color is very distinct, center of flower violet mauve edged | with carmine, all five petals distinctly veined carmine; two upper petals orange scarlet at base.
Queen of the West. One of the bedding geraniums on the list; it grows freely and blooms in the greatest profusion; color, light orange scarlet.
Souvenir de Mirande. A _ fancy equally for pot culture or bedding. It has nicely formed round florets; upper petals cream white with a dis- tinct salmon rose border; lower petals salmon rose, streaked with pure white; a most novel and pleas- ing color; it is extremely free flowering, and pro- duces fine trusses of its magnificent blooms. 1ldc
Spotted Beauty. Soft rosy lavender heavily dotted near the center with crimson, a fine rounded flower with overlaping petals. 20c.
T.Lavallee. Large round flowers, very freely pro- duced; salmon, changing to orange at base of petals; large white eye.
Violet Queen. Truss enormous, of most beautiful shading of rose and heliotrope;: an exceedingly fine fancy sort that catches the eye at once. 20c. Unless noted, 10 cents each; our choice, 20 for $1.00;
100 for $4.50 double and single, all labeled.
IVY LEAVED DOUBLE FLOWERING.
A splendid class of climbing or trailing geraniums, adapted for baskets, vases, rock work, and trailing on trellises. They have fine, thick, glossy foliage, which of itself would be of sufficient beauty to warrant their cultivation. They bloom with the greatest freedom during the Spring and Summer.
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August Hardy, A magnificent scarlet Ivy, with large, full trusses, and long, stiff stems; florets round, full and perfect. dc,
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GERANIUM—IVY LEAVED. Chas. Monselet. Flowers round and very full; fiery red. Upper petals beautifully marked: t-usses as fine as those in the Zonale section. 15c.
good | Camille Flammarion. Large, full, cup-shaped flowers,
deep rose color, very free flowering, and plant of finest habit.
Eden Marchi. Enormous sized flowers, resembling some of the finest double Zonale Geraniums in size and shape; color, beautiful salmon rose, slightly shaded violet.
Gen, Championnet. Flowers double and of enormous size, equally as large and double as the finest Zonale: color, deep scarlet with carmine shadings. The largest flowered of all the Ivy Geraniums.
Henri Litolff. Flowers very large and _ perfectly double; color, China rose with a satiny luster.
Jeanne d’Arc, Flowers very large; of the purest white; fine habit; free flowering; distinct and fine.
P, Crozy. A grand hybrid between the Zonales and Ivies, having the foliage of the former, but very heavy in texture, while the forms of truss and florets are found only among the Ivies; the color is soft bright scarlet, with veinings of maroon; the habit is perfect, and it is grand bedder; extra profuse in bloom
Souv. Chas. Turner. One of the handsomest Ivy Ger- aniums. Florets, 2% inches, in trusses 6 inches across. The color is a deep bright pink approach- ing scarlet in color; the upper petals feathered maroon.
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BRONZE AND VARIEGATED LEAVES.
Chieftain. Fine showy foliage, having a golden disc surrounded by a wide bronze zone.
Exquisite. Ground color of leaf light yellow with deep enocolate zone.
Happy Thought. A tri-color geranium, with very dark green foliage, having a light, creamy, almost white center, with a dark band about the light zone. It is a beautiful plant, and the flowers bright scarlet.
Mountain of Snow. Foliage green, handsomely bor- dered with white; flowers scarlet; a fine bedder, the best variety of its color.
Mad. Salleroi, A very compact variety of Silver Ger- anium; very fine for massing or bordering; a thrifty, healthy grower, rarely reaching a height of more than six inches, leaves very small, of a pecu- liar clear green, edged with pure white.
Marshal Mac Mahon. Golden yellow foliage, chocolate zone.
Prince Bismarck, Foliage yellowish green with nar- row zone of deep chocolate; flowers, salmon, tipped white; a splendid variety.
10 cents each; our choice, $1.00 for 12; all named. SCENTED LEAVED.
Balm, Very large, deliciously fragrant.
Lemon Scented. Small curly leaves, very fragrant.
Rose Scented.
10 cents each,
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rapid, easy growth, finely cut foliage, rivalling a rare fern. The young growths are a light bronze color, the tips being covered with a soft down closely re- sembling raw silk, hence the name of “Silk Oak.” l5c.; large, by express, 35c. GARDENIA FLORIDA—(Cape Jasmine.) -
The Cape Jasmine is well known for its delicious fragrance, as well as for the beauty of the flowers, which are pure white, double and about two inches in diameter. 25c.
GENISTA RACEMIOSA.
A beautiful yellow flowering plant that grows and flowers freely with ordinary care, fiowering so freely as to literally cover the plant with its rich golden yellow flowers when well grown. A very popular plant for Easter decorations, at which time it is usual- ly a mass of bloom. 1ldc.
GLOXINIAS.
The handsomest of our Summer blooming plants, the rich and varied coloring of the flowers being beautiful in the extreme. many of them beautifully speckled; flowers three inches long by two inches in diameter; colors crimson, violet, rose, scarlet, white, etc. They attain the greatest perfection if grown in light, rich soil in a shady, well-ventilated frame. After they are done growing they may be kept ina warm, dry cellar, or under the stage of a greenhouse. l5c., 2 for 25c.
GLADIOLUS,
The gladiolus is the most attractive of all the Summer flowering bulbs, and deserves a place in every garden, as it is sure to flower and do well with very little care. It has no insect enemies or diseases. The flowers are of almost every desirable color. By cutting the spikes when two or three of the lower flowers are open, and placing them in water, the en- tire spike will open in the most beautiful manner. Set the bulbs from six to nine inches apart and about four inches deep. Plant from middle of April to first of June. It is a good way to plant at two or three different times, ten days or two weeks apart. This will give a succession of blooms from July to November. ;
Choice Named Gladiolus at reduced rates. 10 beautiful
varieties for 35c. Brenchleyensis, Bright scarlet. Ceres. Pure white, blotched with purplish rose. Isaac Buchanan. Fine yellow; one of the best.
Lemoinii, Upper petals creamy white, lower ones spotted with deep crimson, bordered yellow.
May. Fine large flower, white, edge of petals de- licately touched with pink.
Grand Rouge. Bright scarlet with small violet blotch; fine large flower.
Lamarck, Salmon, with crimson and yellow spots.
Mad. Monneret. Delicate rose with white stripe in each petal.
Napoleon Hi, Bright scarlet, center of petals striped white.
‘Thalia. White, flamed and streaked with carmine.
GLADIOLUS—GENERAL COLLECTION. (A SELECT LIST OF NAMED SORTS.)
Angele. White, slightly flesh.
Antonius, Scarlet cherry, slightly tinged with orange, flamed carmine, pure white blotch.
Africaine. Darkest crimson with pure white blotch in throat, the darkest and one of the finest colors.
Aurore. Bright salmon rose, striped orange, carmine and lilac, blotch cherry rose streaked violet. 15c.
Addison, Dark amaranth, with white stripes.
Amalthee. White, streaked with garnet, with large garnet blotch.
Ajax. A beautiful striped variety.
Bicolor. Large flowers of bright rosy salmon, ex- cept lower petals, which are ivory white, suffused with rose at the edges. 20c.
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Delicatissima. White suffused with soft carmine lilac. The pure white lower petals edged lilac.
Diamant. Fleshy-white, of a remarkable freshness, throat ivory white, blotched and streaked carmine; early flowernig. 15c.
Eugene Scribe. Large and fine flower; rose blazed with crim- son.
Feu Follet. Ivory white throat, richly tinted and striped with carmine.
Grand Rouge. Large flowers of bright scarlet, with small violet blotch. 5c.
Hesperide, Profusely blotched and flaked, bright rose salmon on a pure white ground.
Isaac Buchanan. Fine yellow, one of the best. 5c.
John Bull, Ivory white, tinged with yellow and lilac. 5c
Louisa Van Houtte. Velvety carmine, purple stains. 5c.
Le Poussin, Light red, with large white throat, very fine. L5c.
La Candeur. Large flower; white, slightly striped with vio- let. de.
Lamarck, Salmon, with crimson spots. 5c.
Mabel. Color carmine or cherry, or between the two, growing lighter towards the center of the flowers, where it is a deli- cate pink, with small crimson stain in the bottom of the cup.
May. Makes a large spike of well expanded flowers much like that famous old variety, Eugene Scribe. White, edge of petals delicately touched with pink, two lower petais penciled with a peculiar light brown. 4c.
Mad. Monneret. Delicate rose, with white stripe in the center of each petal; carmine blotch on salmon ground. Se.
Meyerbeer. Brilliant scarlet flamed vermilion with amaranth red stain. 5c.
Mad.de Vatry. White carmine stains.
Snow White. The flowers are of fine shape, large in size, and of a pure paper white color, seldom showing a trace of any other shade. The spikes are large and set thickly with flowers. 20c.
Napoleon II. Bright scarlet, the center of the petals white striped. 5c.
Penelope. White, slightly tinged pink.
Pactole. Pure yellow flowers, slight rosy border, lower petals shaded with darker yellow.
Reine Blanche. Pure white, dark carmine blotch.
Robert Fortune, Orange lake, shaded to purple crim-
son, veined white.
Bertoa. This grand variety grows tall, erect, and makes a long spike with two large side branches; flowers set close together on the stem, forming a solid mass of color, which is a brilliant light scarlet. | Shakespeare. White, very slightly suffused carmine
l5c. rose, large rosy blotch.
S Fr “(se > Ve . . . . Brenchleyensis. sright scarlet. 5c. Sultana. Bright satin rose, flamed with carmine; Ceres. Pure white, flamed lilac. 5c. purple-carmine blotch on white ground. 1ldc. Chameleon. Compact truss of large slaty lilac flow~ | Thalia. White, flamed and streaked with carmine.
ers, famed orange; with white bands down the 5c:
middle of each petal; large, creamy white blotch. Unless noted, 10 cts. each,
j) CHOICE SEEDLINGS AND MIXED GLADIOLUS.
EACH, DOZ. Weel, Gri WaIMOUS AnaGlkeSeqoocousgndoccbodu 5c. 25c. hoe giaal Swapnel, ooo coupecsqeuscecooeene 5c. 30c Wihittemencine lat oiatierwrsctteiciers slate sete siren 5c. 35c. Yee llOnegMerte sicr<a crete uate ssis olsvevsusce wih @terneuelsle + 5c. 50c.
GLADIOLUS—ALL COLORS MIXED.
A grand mixture of Seedlings and Choice Named Varieties, giving a splendid variety of colors.
Each, 5 cts.; doz. 25 cts,; 100 for $2.00 postpaid; by ex- press, $1,50 for 100. Second size, good flowering bulbs, dozen 15 cents; 100 for $1.25 post paid; by express, 100 for $1.00,
to 5 feet high with flower stalks 2 feet in length. They bloom freely, many plants producing 3 to 5 spikes of bloom. The flowers are of great substance and of exceptionally large size, frequently 6 to 7 inches across. : Burlington. Bright pink, beautifully tinged with orange scarlet. Carmine and white mottled throat. Boston. Flaming orange-scarlet, with large, white, violet mottled throat.
PLANTS—GENERAL COLLECTION.
Columbia. Light,
Mrs. Beecher. Beautiful deep rosy crimson.
Princeton,
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orange-scarlet, freely blotched and penciled with bluish-purple. Base of petals rayed with pure white. Throat freely marked, spotted and mottled with white and violet. 15c.
Dr. Sellew. Large spike and very large flower of
great substance. Deep, rich rosy crimson, slightly penciled darker. Center of petals rayed with white. Throat pure white, mottled and spotted with violet crimson. 20c.
Henry Gillman. Deep salmon-scarlet with pure white
bands through each petal; the throat showing the peculiar spotting and mottling of this class. 15c.
Large, well-opened flower with pure white throat, freely marked and spotted with bright carmine. 15c. Large flaming red with white throat,
spikes of great length. 20c.
Waukesha. Salmon pink shaded light inside, large,
primrose throat thickly mottled with crimson. Unless noted, 25 cts, each; the set of 8 for $1.40,
FINE MIXED GLADIOUS CHILDSI.- Ail colors mixed, extra large fine bulbs, 15 cts each; 4
A beautiful class of plants with handsome glossy foliage and brilliant showy flowers often measuring four inches in diameter. They grow and bloom splendidly when bedded out in summer. Brilliantissima. The largest flowered of all the single
varieties; color a brilliant crimson scarlet flushed
with orange; the base of petals stained deep crimson; an extra fine variety.
Carminatus Perfectus. Flowers very large, nearly five inches across, broad and slightly undulated petals of a rich, soft carmine rose color, with a deep crimson eye.
Lutea Plena. Double, orange.
Miniatus Semi Plenus, Semi-double flowers of a brilliant vermilion scarlet; petals waved and re- curved.
Sub-Violaceous. Flowers enormous, semi-double, clear carmine, tinted with violet; an unusually free bloomer.
10c. each,
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HELIOTROPES.
white at center very fragrant. 1ldc.
Jersey Beauty. Bright mauve purple. best.
Mad. Bruant. Flowers large, lilac with large white eye.
Mad, Barnsby, A strong healthy growing variety with immense trusses of deep violet flowers, de- lightfully fragrant.
Mad, A. Carrier, flowering; truss and flower very large; a large, white center bordered deep blue; very showy and fine.
Mad, deBussy, Very dwarf and branching; flowers in very large trusses; bright blue with distinct white eye. ldc.
Mrs, David Wood, A distinct variety with large trusses of deep violet flowers with white center. dc.
Snow Wreath. Very large trusses of nearly pure white flowers; very free bloomer.
Unless noted, 10c, each; $1,00 for 12,
HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa Monstrosa. (New) One of the most valuable
new plants that has been introduced in years. The trusses of flowers are of enormous size even on quite small plants. Color intense deep rose. Planta strong free grower and remarkably free in bloom. <A valuable addition to our list of plants for Easter decoration. Also makes elegant speci- men plants for the porch or lawn, being a mass of bloom the whole season. 20c. Larger size. 35c.
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Plant half dwarf; extremely free |
OTAKSA.
Otaksa. A splendid variety from Japan. Flowers large, bright pink, tinted with blue; produced very freely. 10c.; large plants by express, 25c.
Thomas Hogg. The immense trusses of flowers are first sligthly tinged with green, becoming of the purest white, and remaining soalong time. 10c.
Hortensia. . A well-known and favorite old plant producing large heads of pink flowers in great pro- fusion. 10c.; large plants, by express, 25c.
Ramis Pictis, (Red Branched.) A grand variety, producing flowers in immense sized trusses. Color very deep rose or light cherry. The new growth of wood is a deep reddish purple color; making it distinct from any other variety. 10c.; large plants by express 25c.
Paniculata Grandiflora, The finest of all hardy flow-
ering shrubs. See Hardy Shrubs for description.
JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM,
This is an old favorite and the most satisfactory for general culture of all the Jasmines. It flowers nearly the whole season and is especially valuable as a house plant in winter; flowers star-shaped, pure white and very fragrant. 10c.
LANTANAS,
We have few bedding plants that bloom more con- tinuously, or afford a greater variety of color than the Lantana. Grown in pots or tubs they make splendid specimen plants for porch or lawn, and can be kept in a light cellar during the Winter. Ascanio. Light canary yellow;
center.
Avalanche. Extra fine large flower, pure white with deep yellow eye.
Aurantiaca, Bright orange.
Countess de Biencourt. Rose and yellow, center sulphur.
Crafty, Pale salmon rose, light canary center; very distinct.
Emile Bayard. Deep orange crimson with yellow- ish orange center; free bloomer.
Favori. Flowers large; light buff changing to pure white.
Flora, Orange and pink.
Snowball, Pure white, very free; excellent. 10c,. each; 12 for $1.00.
bright orange
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Tf planted out in rich ground where it has full ex- posure to the sun, it will attain a height of forty feet by the middle of October, blooming abundantly the entire season. The flowers are pure white, from five to six inches in diameter, emitting a rich jessamine odor at night. They begin to open about sundown, and close before noon the following day. 10c.each, 12 for $1.00.
BLUE MOON FLOWER.—(pomea Learii,)
This makes a splendid companion to plant with the white “Moon Flower.” The flowers are the most in- tense violet blue, with reddish purple rays, and are six inches across. There is nothing of its color that exceeds in richness the flowers of Ipomoea Learii. 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen.
MUSA ENSETE,—(Abyssinian Banana,)
The fruit of this variety is not edible, but the leaves are magnificent, long broad and massive, of a beau- tiful green, with a broad crimson midrib; the plant grows luxriantly from 8 to 12 feet high. When planted out, it grows rapidly and attains gigantic pro- portions, producing a tropical effect on the lawn, ter- race or flower garden. By express, 35c., larger plants 7d5c. and $1.00 each.
MANET TIA VINE,
A beautiful free-growing vine with small tubular- shaped flowers of a rich, fiery scarlet color, shading off into a bright yellow at tip of flower. It com- mences to bloom when very small, and flowers con-
tinually. A valuable plant for small trellises, vases, or basket. 10c. MONTBRETIAS,
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A free flowering class of summer flowering bulbs bearing spikes of blossoms a foot or more in length. The bulbs are quite hardy and anywhere south of the Ohio river would live out during winter unprotected. They also grow and bloom well as pot plants and make fine window plants when in bloom. Crocosmiaeflora, Orange shaded crimson. Pottsti, Bright yellow, flushed with orange
side.
Rosea, Light rose color. 10 cents each, 3 for 25 cents,
MEXICAN PRIMROSE.
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A remarkably free flowering plant of low spread- ing growth, seldom growing over ten inches in height but inclines to a trailing habit, spreading its branches out over the ground or drooping over the sides of the pot. Flowers about two inches in diameter, of a clear pink color, veined with scarlet, with a white center. Excellent for pot or basket culture, being almost constantly in bloom. 10c. each, 3 for 25c.
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OTAHEITE ORANGE, MILLA BIFLORA.—(Mexican “Star of Bethlehem,”)
A beautiful free-flowering Mexican bulb; flowers pure waxy white, star shaped, two inches and over in diameter borne on long slender stems; the petals are very thick and leathery and will last for days when cut and placed in water. 10c. each, 75c. per dozen.
Wie MARANTA PULCHELLUM,
A grand pot plant, and one of great beauty and|_ A beautiful foliage plant for Wardian cases and novelty. It is a dwarf orange, which grows, blooms | ferneries, with broad light green foliage, finely and fruits freely in pots, even when only a foot or striped with deep velvety green; requircs a warm, two high. The fruit is about one-half the size of |™Moist atmosphere. 25c. ordinary oranges, and very sweet and delicious. The blos- soms are produced in great abundance, delicate and beau- tiful in color and rich in deli- cious perfume. As a pot plant this lovely dwarf orange is one of the most novel and beauti- ful that can be grown. It blooms most freely during Winter, thougl: it is likely to bloom at any and all times of year. With one or two pots of it anyone can raise an abun- dance of the far-famed, deli- cate and fragrant orange blos- soms. l5c. each, 4 for 50c. Large plants, from 5-inch pots, that should bloom and_ bear fruit at once, 35c.
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PELARGONIUMS,
More commonly known as Lady Washington Geraniums, are a beautiful class of plants for the conservatory or win- dow during Spring and early Summer.
NEW REGAL PELARGONIUM DOROTHY.
This is one of the ruffled or fringed varieties, and the finest
of this class. Flowers large; = = URDDs rosy salmon, dark maroon MRS. R. SANDIFORD. btotched on upper petal, richly Mrs, Robert Sandiford. A grand pure white sort; the shaded plum color around the throat; petals prettily flowers are very large, with finely ruffled edges, fringed giving a light and elegant appearance to the giving the whole flower the appearance of being flower: begins to flower early in the season and is double; a free bloomer. An excellent variety for
covered with bloom to the end. 35c, cut-flower use. 20c.
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Mad. Gustave Henry. A most distinct and handsome new variety with large rosy carmine flowers with white center and deep purple blotch, neat compact habit. Early and prolific bloomer, fine large trusses until the end of the season. 30c.
Mad. Vibert. A splendid flower with black maroon blotches bordered fiery red, the entire flower edged with rose. A vigorous grower of fine habit and a free bloomer. 25c.
Victor, A strong free growing and very profuse flow-~ ering sort. Flowers bright cherry red, with white markings at base of each petal, two upper petals heavily spotted deep maroon; fine large flower.
25c. PLUMBAGO,
Capensis, A beautiful free flowering shrubby plant, producing large trusses of delicate azure blue flow- ers. Bedded out during Summer, it blooms the whole season. Also fine for pots or tubs. 10c.
Capensis Alba. A valuable plant either for bedding out or pot culture. It is an exact counterpart of the blue Plumbago Capensis except in color, which in this variety is creamy white. 10c.
Coccinea Superba. Flower in long racemes 12 to 15 inches in Jength, of a bright satiny carmine color.
25c.
PASSIFLORAS,—(Passion Vines.)
A beautiful class of rapid growing climbing plants, well adapted for house culture in Winter, or for training over porches, etc., during Summer. Constance Elliott, The flowers are pure white, except-
ing a very slight coloring at the base of the corolla. 10c.
Cerulea, A rapid growing vine with very singular purplish flowers, three inches in diameter. 10c.
POMEGRANATES.
Beautiful plants of symmetrical growth, which can be advantageously used for bedding or pot plants, and as they are deciduous, after blooming
Alta Pleno. Creamy white flowers, very double. l5c.
Legrelliae. Double scarlet, margined creamy white; a splendid variety. 15c.
Dwarf, Punica Nana, Flowers a peculiar shade of brilliant orange scarlet. It blooms freely when quite small, and large specimens give a pro- fusion of flowers. 15c.
PANSIES.
Favorites with everyone, and too well known to need any description. The plants we offer are grown from selected seeds. 10c. each, d0c. per doz., $4.00 per 100.
PRIMULAS.— (Chinese Primrose, )
A class of plants of. great value for the parlor or greenhouse, constantly in bloom. We offer this sea- son a beautiful strain of the single varieties.
Single, White, 15c. Single, Pink, 15c.
PETUNIAS— DOUBLE,
The double petunia is one of the finest bedding plants for massing, mixed borders or vases. The bri.- liancy and variety of its colors, combined with the duration of its blooming period, render it invaluable for garden decoration. Six fine varieties. 1l5c. each, $1.00 for 8.
A grand decorative plant. Its glossy dark green foliage, gracefully arranged, renders it particularly attractive; fine for centers of vases or baskets, or for growing as single specimens. 25c. Larger by ex- press, 50c.
PANDANUS VEITCHI.
This is one of the most attractive plants. The leaves are light green, beautifully marked with broad stripes and bands of pure white, and gracefully curved, dc.
92 CHE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
PALMS, valuable plants grown for the decoration of the lawn or house; their heavy glossy deep green fronds resist alike the gas, dust and cold to which decorative plants are frequently exposed. Fine shapely plants. Ist size, $7.50; 2d size, $5.00; 3d size, $3.50; 4th size, $2.50.
Phoenix Reclinata. A fine large-growing, graceful Palm of easy growth, and one that will stand miich neglect without injury. 35c.; by express, Ist size, $1.50; 2d size, $1.00.
Seaforthia Elegans, One of the very best for ordin- ary purposes; of graceful habit, and rapid, easy growth. 35c.; by express, Ist size, $1.50; 2d size $1.
Cocos Wed- delliana. Tlie most ele- gaut and graceful of allthesmal- ler palms. Its slender, erect stem is freely fur- nished with gracefully arching leaves, of a rich green color. The Cocos are admirable
for fern dishes, as they,
are of slow growth and maintain their beauty foralong time. 60c.
TNE = ; ARECA LUTESCENS. Areca Lutescens, One of the most valuable and beau-
tiful Palms. Its dark glossy green leaves are = ‘ gracefully curved on slender stems, and the entire Lae at foliage is gracefully disposed. The trunk anil COCOS WEDDELLIANA. — stems are golden yellow. 35c. Larger size by ex- | Kentia Fosteriana, The Kentias are among the best press, Ist size, $2.00; 2d size, $1.50; 3d size, $1.00. of the Palms for general cultivation, being very . 7 free from disease. This variety is graceful in habit with bright green foliage. 50c. Larger, by express: Ist size, $2.50; 2d size, $1.50; 3d size, 75c.
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Latania Borbonica, beautiful Palm, with large deeply divided fan shaped leaves; it is of easy cultivation, and should be in every greenhouse SS . collection. 35c.; larger size by express, lst size, KENTIA BALMOREANA, $2.50; 2d size, $1.50; 3d size, $1.00. Kentia Balmoreana, A beautiful strong-growing
Cycas Revoluta. (Sago Palm.) The Cycas makes a| Palm, with deep green crisp foliage. 50c.; by ex- magnificent specimen plant and is one of the most| press: Ist size, $3,00; 2d size, $1.50; 3d size, 75c.
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year to year, so much so that where one rN | plant was wanted a few years ago, ten | are required now; in order to keep pace with the demand we have added largely | to our space under glass for their prop-
/agation and are devoting from 25 to 30 acres to the growth of hardy varieties in | the open ground. This season our stock | of field grown Roses alone will number | upwards of 500,000.
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NEW AND RARE ROSES. HYBRID TEAS.
Mile. Helena Cambier, This is a decided advance towards a true yellow Hybrid Tea. The color at first is a salmon rose. varying to apricot yellow at base of petals, changing to rosy flesh with deeper center in th: open flowers. The plant is a robust, bushy grower with erect stems and beautiful bronzy green foliage, a prolific blogmer. Flowers large, very double with full
i high centers. 35c.
A Souv. President Carnot. A charming new
‘4 French rose; one of the most promis-
ing new roses we have had the pleas-
ure of offering in years, and we pre- dict for it a grand future with the cut- flower growers. A_ strong, clean, healthy grower with handsome, bron- zy green foliage and large elegant shaped buds. The flower is of large siz, of exquisite shape with heavy, thick, shell-like petals; buds long and pointed, similar to Niphetos, but very much larger, and ali borne on long, stiff, erect stems. Color delicate rosy flesh shaded a trifle deeper at the cen- ter. A very profise bloomer. 35c. $1.00 for 3.
Mrs. W. C. Whitney. Delightfully fragrant, more so than any other rose that we know; color a beautiful shade of clear deep pink, very fresh and bright. The flowers are large and full, with fine, large elongated buds. The plant is a strong, healthy grower and exceed- ingly free-flowering, every shoot pro- \ ducing a bud with fine long stems and ARNOT. extra fine handsome foliage. 20c.
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Francois Dubreuil, A new red Tea Rose of unusual merit with fine large double flowers, which in color are equal to the best of our deep colored Hy- brid Perpetuals. The flowers are large, very full
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1 son with velvety shading, rich
| and fine: buds of large size and of beautiful shape for cutting. A grand bedder, of strong, free growth, and profuse bloomer. See cut page 95. 20c.
Corinna. A new English rose of rare and exquisite beauty, with tints and blendings of color not to be found in any other rose:
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large size, full and of excellent shape. 20c.
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2 h = - Z Z 7 Gentlemen :—
\ I have been for about a fortnight in AWK receipt of the consignment of pinnte I MN . = ordered of you, and I wisi: to say thatI | } am very well pleased with them. The \ ys plants are fine sturdy ones, and well \ packed, The roses have come in excel- lent order, being the first living roscs I have received from America, as most houses seem to send such tiny plants, they cannot stand the voyage. | Yours truly, | W. TRELAWAY ADAMS n|
MAD, ABEL CHATENAY. NEW TEA ROSES. Mad. Abel Chatenay. This is a wonderfully strong,
healthy growing variety with rich bright foliage. A grand bedding rose, as it is a profuse and con- tinuous bloomer; flowers of good size, very double with slightly recurved petals; elegant buds. just the right size and shape for buttonhole use. Color rosy carmine shaded salmon. Its strong healthy growth and profuse flowering habit will make this a popular garden rose in all sections of the country. 20c.
Fiammetta Labonnand. White Papa Gontier. It is conceded by all that Gontier is one of the finest and the most profuse bloomer of all the red Tea Roses: this new variety is identical with it in every way except color; it has the same habit of growth, freedom of bloom and size and shape of flowers, which in this are a beautiful satin white delicately tinted with light rose. A fine, large sized flower with elegant shell-like petals; very handsome buds. | 205c.
MONTCALM Co., MICH., May 12, 1896, The Storrs & Harrison Co,:—
We have just planted our bed of Roses, and have cndeavored to do justice to the stock you sentus, We never liave seen any stock in better condition; your system of packing is fine, Respectfully,
F MILO LEWIs.
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NEW HYBRID PERPETUALS.
Clio. This is a grand addition to our list of white or
blush, hardy garden roses. The flower is simply perfection in form, with fine broad petals, with high, full center, and is magnificent in all its stages of growth. Color, delicate satin blush, with a light shading of rosy pink at the center. Plant, a strong, vigorous grower, with large handsome foliage. Added to its other good qualities, it has the merit of being a prolific bloomer; without question the finest white hybrid to date. 25c.
Mrs, R. G. Sharman Crawford. This is a grand ad-
vance in the way ofa true perpetual hardy rose for the garden. The plant is very vigorous in growth, of strong branching habit, making numerous shoots three to four feet in length in a season, with fine distinct foliage, every shoot crowned with a handsome large flower of perfect imbricated form, and delightfully fragrant. Color a rich, deep rosy pink, outer petals shaded with pale flesh; very showy, attracting attention at once as being entirely distinct in form and color. 25c.
NEW POLYANTHAS.
| Pink Soupert, This is a remarkably free flowering
variety, surpassing even Clotilde Soupert in this respect. Small plants not over six months old often produce fifty perfect flowers. A free, healthy grower and a fine hardy bedding Rose. 20¢,
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Mosella. (YellowSoupert.)A valuable new Polyanthe with flower equally as large as Clotilde Soupert; very double, of fine Camellia shape when fully open. Color beautiful light yellow shading to white at edge of petals, plant dwarf, bushy and very free flowering in clusters, three to five flowers in a cluster. 35c.
TWO NEW HARDY RUGOSA ROSES.
Blanch Double de Courber. Pur- est paper white, blooming in clusters of from five to ten flowers; double, very sweet. A strong, rampant grower, having the true Rugosa foli- age. Flower nearly five inches in diameter, produced freely and lasting well. Per- fectly hardy. Its strong healthy growth, fine glossy foliage and very free, almost perpetual flowering habit make it one of the finest Roses for cemetery planting. 35c.
Belle Poitevine. A strong, vig- orous grower, with magnifi- cent foliage. Very free and branching, and every tip laden with immense bouquets of large pink roses. Buds very long; perfume exquisite and quite unique. Very free. This elegant Rugosa origin- ated with M. Bruant, and is a fine companion for his Mme. Georges Bruant. 50c.
TWO SUPERB NEW HARDY CLIMBING ROSES.
Crimson Rambler. The intro- duction of this sterling vari- ety makes the greatest ad- vance in climbing Roses that we have had in the last quar- ter of a century. Perfectly hardy; wonderfully free flow- ering; rich glowing crim- son; intensely bright and : vivid in color. The plant is a rp. se. am : h we a strong rampant grower, \\) 4 - , = making shoots ten to twelve feet long in a season after \
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established. The flowers are v1 produced in large trusses, pyramidal in shape, often 25 \ ‘ : cs RIMSON RAMBLER. to 30 in a cluster, fairly cov- CRIMSON AE 5
ering the plant from the ground to the top with a YELLOW RAMBLER.—(Aglaia.)
mass of bright glowing crimson. The color is A WORTHY COMPANION TO CRIMSON RAMBLER. simply superb, and is retained unfaded or without} A new hardy yellow climbing rose, blooming after showing any of the purplish tinge so often seen in| the same manner as Crimson Rambler in large clus- dark roses for an unusual length of time. For/|ters: flowers of medium size in immense clusters often walls, pillars and porches, or any other place where |35 to 40 flowers in a single cluster; very sweet a hardy climbing rose is wanted, nothing can be|scented. Color a clear decided yellow, a color more desirable or beautiful. If grown’in beds and | heretofore unknown in a climbing rose that was in pegged down, it makes a brilliant display with its | any way hardy. Yellow Rambler has successfully profusion of bloom, large clusters shooting out | withstood. unprotected, a continued temperature of from each joint. As many as 300 blooms have | from zero to two degrees below, proving it to be the been counted on a single branch. ldc., 4 for 50c. | hardiest of all yellow climbing roses. It is a rampant Large plants, 40c. ! grower, well established plant, often making a growth
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of ten to twelve feet in a single season. The flowers are very lasting, keeping in perfect condition three to four weeks without fading. A strong plant; in full bloom makes one of the finest pillar or porch plants imagin- able. 35c. each, 3 for $1.00. Large plants by express, 75c.
A selection of 10 best Winter Blooming Roses. Sent Post paid for 75c.
Meteor. A rich, dark, velvety crim- son, ever-blooming rose, as fine in color as the best of the Hybrid Perpetuals; the flowers are of good size, very double. and perfect in shape, either as a bud or when fully opened; the plant is vigorous and remarkably free flowering. splendid sort for pot culture, and the best of all the Hybrid Teas as a bedding variety for summer cut flowers, as it retains its color well, even in the hottest weather.
The Bride. A superb, pure white Tea Rose: the buds and flowers are usually large, finely formed, very double and full, and deliciously perfumed; it is a strong, healthy grower, .and constant bloomer; does well in open ground, and is particularly valuable for growing in house for cut flowers. as it pro- duces abundantly and its blooms are of the most desirable form and quality for floral work, bouquets, etc. Fe
Clotilde Soupert. One of the most prolific bloomers and admirably adapted to pot culture; beginning # to flower when not over 4 inches high, and continues without inter- mission the entire season if kept in a healthy growing condition. The flowers are borne in sprays, very double and handsomely formed; the outer petals are pearly white, shading to a center of rosy pink, but vary sometimes on the 3 same plant from pure white to deep silvery rose.
Golden Gate. A magnificent rose, with large, full, finely formed flowers, buds long; color creamy white, beautifully tinged with golden yellow and clear rose, very free flowering.
Papa Gontier. A magnificent red Tea. It is a strong grower, with fine healthy foliage; the buds are large and long, with thick, broad petals of a dark carmine crimson color, changing to.a lighter shade in the open flower. An excellent winter blooming variety, and one of the best for outdoor planting, opening up the flowers in beautiful shape.
TheQueen. A most charming Tea Rose; pure, snow white. Makes beautiful buds and is a full, fine- shaped rose, with thick, glistening petals when fully open. A vigorous and healthy grower and con~ tinuous bloomer, producing a great abundance of buds and flowers all through the season.
Perle des Jardins. Unquestionably the finest yellow rose for either winter or summer flowering. The
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flowers are very large and double, of perfect form. Color, a rich shade of yellow; a healthy free grower, with beautiful foliage and unequaled in profusion of bloom. No collection of roses is complete without Perle.
Mad. de Watteville. A beautiful fancy colored rose,
with elegant feathery shading of bright rose around the edge of each petal. A strong, vigor- ous grower, with handsome foliage; color, white, shaded with salmon, outer petals feathered with bright rose. Very fragrant, flowers large and beautiful shape.
Senator McNaughton. A grand Tea Rose, a sport
of Perle des Jardins, with which it is identical in every respect except color. It has the same rich, glossy foliage, sturdy habit of growth and free blooming qualities. The flowers are very large and full, with excellent shaped buds. Color, a deli- cate creamy white.
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ble at times, frequently coming light canary, with deep shadings. The flowers are large, of good size and substance, and endure well after opening, giving the bush a handsome appearance. y Snowflake. A strong, vigorous grower with small, pure white flowers. Has been called White Her- mosa, as it resembles Hermosa in form and free- dom of bloom. A valuable bedding variety. é Souvenir d’un Ami. Fine delicate rose. shaded with salmon; very large, full and double, exquisitely fragrant; a vigorous grower, free bloomer. A rose that should be in every collection. “= Etoile de Lyon. One of the finest yellow Tea Roses for outside planting and one of the hardiest of the Tea section. It blooms very ireely, and every flower is a gem; very large and fully double. Well established plants produce flowers equal to M. Niel in size. Color, deep chrome yellow. Ernest Metz. A robust grower; flowers very large when open, buds long and pointed, nroduced on long stems; color, soft carmine rose, with deeper colored center. Marie Van Houtte. Creamy white, with the outer Di Z Zi petals washed and outlined with a bright rose: Hel "\WYHYj Y : occasionally the whole flower is suffused with light My ] pink. This beautiful variety succeeds everywhere, is not particular as to soil, thrives under adverse circumstances. It grows vigorously, blooms free- ly, and is most deliciously scented.
- My BRIDESMAID. ni Bridesmaid, An exquisite, pink rose that is grown in larger quantities for Winter flowers than any other pink variety. Color, a bright clear pink, a lovely shade; flowers very large, perfect- ly double. The buds are lirge and solid with long stiff stems and handsome glossy foli- age. A strong healthy grower, free from dis- ease; is easily grown and produces very free- ly buds of the largest size, and of a color that can be used to advan- tage on all occasions. It is also an excellent > bedding varicty for ~ , S23 : Z UY), yjyypp/))) outside flowering in ~ 3 : Summer.
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_ Catherine Mermet. One of the finest roses grown. The buds are very large and globular, the petals being recurved and showing to advantage the lovely bright pink of the center, shading into light creamy pink, reminding one of La France in its silvery shading. A strong grower and fine bloomer.
Mad. Etienne. A beautiful clear pink Tea Rose. The flowers are large and very double; the color, delicate pink, deep- er on the edge of petals; very free flowering; an excellent bedding sort, blooming the whole season.
Marie Guillot. White, tinged with a deli- cate shade of lemon; large, full and beautifully imbricated in form; one of the finest white Teas; the perfection of form in Tea Roses; highly fragrant.
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Agrippina. (China). Rich, velvety crim- son, beautiful bud; for bedding is un- surpassed; few roses are so rich in
color. — Zz 7 : ~ Alfred Auburt. (Bourbon). A vigorous Gs ty “aynd™ grower and profuse bloomer; flowers ayy@ay Yy We nici (yp)yww
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Bridesmaid. An exquisite rose, both in bud and fully open flower. Color, a bright clear pink; a lovely shade; flowers very large, perfectly double.
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Ernest Metz. A robust grower; fl wers very large when open, buds long and pointed, produced on long stems; color, soft carmine rose, with deeper colored center.
Christine de Noue. A beautiful red Tea Rose of large size and fine, full, double flowers. Ic is a splendid grower, making a large-sized, fine-shaped bush with bright, deep green foliage, Color, clear, rich maroon, changing to purplish red. A con- stant and very free bloomer.
Crown Princess Victoria. (Bourbon.) A grand white, ever-blooming rose, a sport from Souy. de slal- maison, which it resembles in habit of growth and style of flower. The petals are of great sub- stance and large size, forming an exquisite, per- fectly double rose: slightly tinted yellow on first opening; the outer petals recurve slightly.
and handsome glossy foliage. It has all the good qualities of a first-class Winter blooming rose, a strong healthy growth, free from disease; is easily grown and produces very freely buds of the largest size, of a color that can be used to advantage on all occasions. It is also an ex- cellent bedding variety for outside flowering in | Summer. Baron Berge. A splendid rose, of delicate and beau- tiful coloring. The flowers are medium to large, very double, with handsome shaped buds color soft | lemon white at base of petals, beautifully tinted with soft rose on the outer edges. Plant a strong grow- er and very free bloomer. Beaute Inconstant. The Rose of many colors. A| charming variety of the most variable coloring, so much so that often upon a single plant there
are what to the casual observer would be three | Catherine Mermet. One of the finest roses grown. or four different varieties of Roses. Especially} The buds are very large and globular, the petals beautiful in the bud state when the color is a being recurved and showing to advantage the
coppery orange scarlet. The open flower is varia- lovely bright pink of the center, shading into light
ble between coppery yellow, blush pink, apricot, and light crimson. The buds are long and well formed. A novel and distinct variety. 5c.
creamy pink, reminding one of La France in its silvery shading. A strong grower and fine bloomer.
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Comtesse de Breteuil, An exquisite Tea Rose, with fine-shaped
buds and flowers. Color a rich shade of golden amber, deli- L cately tinged with apricot and ruddy copper, beautiful in d bud or fully open flower; very fragrant. Cornelia Cook. Beautiful creamy white, buds of immense size and very double; does not open well at all times, which is its
weakest point, but when well grown is a magnificent flower.
Devoniensis. On account of its whiteness and sweetness often called the ‘‘Magnolia Rose.’’ Creamy white, delicately flushed in the center with pink. One of the most fragrant roses, and a favorite of long standing.
Duchesse de Brabant. Few roses equal this in freedom of flowering; none surpass it in either fragrance or vigor ; ; —\ the flowers are rather loose : \ when open, but are rich and peculiarly colored ; color, rose, heavily shaded with amber and salmon.
Duke of York, Flowers variable between rosy pink and white; sometimes white edged and tipped with deep carmine; sometimes pale with deep red centers, but always beautiful and quite distinct from any other rose. 20c. : /
Dr. Grill, Coppery yellow, witharose lh} jf reflex, back of the petals shaded ZZ YY “mM China rose. 2 Wf
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Etoile de Lyon. The finest yellow Tea Roses for & side planting and one of the hardiest of the &@ section. It blooms very freely, and every fic er is a gem; very large and fully double. #l
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as Niel in size. Color, deep chrome yellow. ) Ze=-* n ‘ Gen. Robert E. Lee. A fine healthy grower and 138 prolific bloomer; buds of fine shape on ‘ong jf stems. Color coppery yellow. Flowers full | double. L5c. | Hermosae (Bourbon.) Always in bloom and abs beautiful. The flower is cupped, finely formed full: color, the most pleasing shade of pink; | GLEE ; fragrant. A favorite with everyone. Yl" Mad. de Watteville. A beautiful fancy colored : with elegant feathery shadings of bright around the edge of each petal. A strong, vig¢ grower, with handsome foliage; color, white :i¢ ed with salmon, outer petals feathered with b ph! rose. Very fragrant, flower large and bea! shape.
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Luciolee Very bright carmine rose, tinted and shaded with saffron yellow, the base of the petals being a coppery yellow, back of petals bronze- yellow; large, full, strongly scented, of good shape, with long buds.
La Pactole. Cream, yellow center; very free flow- ering. A beautiful rose.
J- B. Varrone. A fine grower; flower large and very double, with high center opening from long buds; color, soft China rose, changing to bright deep carmine of even shading. An extra good rose and very sweet.
Jeane Guillaumez. A very vigorous grower; flower large and double, of good form, with beautiful long buds; color, clear red, touched with salmon; center coppery red with pale silvery shading.
La Princess Verae Very double and full; immense buds; color, pale, changing to salmon rose, shaded with carmine.
LaPhoenix. (China.) Fine brilliant carmine rose, good-sized flowers, full and double, profuse bloomer. One of the best bedding sorts in the list.
| Marquis de Vivens. Tlowers pale rose shaded with
| yellow at the center, of a very delicate and beauti- | ful color; quite single as an open flower, but makes
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‘Wlaman Cochet. A beautiful Tea Rose. |
Mme. Martha Du Bourg. Habit and foliage beautiful; the flower is large, perfectly double and of rounded form; the outer petals recurve at the edges, show- ing a nicely pointed center; the color is creamy white, touched with carmine or pale heliotrope on the edges; texture heavy.
Mad. Joseph Schwartz. A strong, vigorous grower, and one of the hardiest Tea Roses for outdoor bedding. The flowers are cup-shaped and borne in clusters; color, white beautifully flushed with pink,
Mad. de Vatry. Large full form; very double and sweet; color bright red, shaded lighter. An excel- lent bedding variety.
Mad. Franciska Kruger. A strikingly handsome rose, and one of the very best for open-ground culture, especially adapted for beds or masses; the splendid flowers are deeply shaded copper yellow in color; very large.
Mad. Scipion Cochet. A strong, robust growing variety; the flowers are of good size and splendid shape; very full. The center of the flower is deep yellow, changing to white on outside; delicately shaded and edged with rose.
Mad. Hoste. A beautiful free flowering Tea Rose, with extra large flowers and superb buds, very full and ‘highly fragrant. A strong grower, and buds
can always be cut with long stems. In
cool weather the color is ivory white; in summer a bright canary with amber center.
Mad. Pierre Guillot. Large, splendid shaped, pointed buds. Color, deep coppery orange in the center, gradu- ally changing lighter outward; edge of petals bright rose. Fine large double flowers and an excellent winter bloomer. 15c.
Mad. E, Resal. Flower of medium size, with long pointed buds, semi-double when fully open; a novel and distinct color, orange and scarlet at first open- ing, changing to pink and orange in the open flower; a prolific bloomer.
Mad. Emilie Charrin, A beautiful free- flowering and strong growing variety with fine elongated buds. Color clear rose shading out from a deeper col-
ored center. 20c.
Mad. Elie Lambert. Fine, large, full, double; flower globular and cup- shaped, the outer petals pure white, the center of a beautiful rosy flesh
color, often changing to deep rosy carmine; very distinct and fine. Plant a vigorous grower and remarkably ) free in bloom.
= Marie Van Houtte. Creamy white, with the outer petals washed and outlined with a bright rose; occasionally the whole flower is suffused with light pink. This beautiful variety succeeds every- where, is not particular as to soil, thrives under adverse circumstances. It grows vigorously, blooms, freely and is most deliciously scented.
The growth is vigorous, with rich healthy foliage and extra large flowers on long stout stems, very double and simply exquisite when in bud or half bloom. The color is a deep rosy pink, the inner side of petals silvery rose; makes charming bunches of long- stemmed flowers when cut. Fine for either pot culture or outdoor planting. 15c.
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Mrs. James Wilson. Flowers large and double; deep cream color: edge of petals touched with soft blush, flowers upright on strong, stiff stems; an elegant bedding sort.
Mad. Etienne, One of the finest of the clear pink Tea Roses. The flowers are large and very double; the color, delicate pink, deeper on the edge of petals; very free flow- ering; an excellent bedding sort, blooming the whole season.
Marion Dingee. A splendid red Tea Rose, and one of the finest addi- tions to our list of bedding roses; flowers of good size. nicely cup- shaped, and borne in wonderful profusion all through the growing season. Color, deep crimson, changing to carmine in the ma- tured flowers: particularly bright
and pretty, and one of the best for either pots or bedding purposes.
Mad. Angele Jacquier. Deep rose in the center, with coppery yellow at base of petals, outer edge white, changing to rose. Large, full and perfect shaped flowers: very free flowering.
Niphetos. An elegant Tea Rose, very large and double, deliciously sweet: color, pure white: highly valued
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Mad. Welche. An extra fine variety ; very large double and of beautiful rounded form. Color, apricot yellow, very heavily shaded throughout the center of the flow- er with dark orange red, variable at times, frequently coming light canary, with deep size and substance, and endure well after opening, giving the bush a handsome ap- pearance.
Mad. E, Helfenbein, A charming variety of remarkably bright and pleasing color. Chamois yellow, shaded and veined with apricot and carmine rose.
Mrs. Paul. (Bourbon.) Color, a beautiful shade of blush white, overlaid with rosy peach. A very free bioomer. strong, thrifty grower, with large, glossy green foliage; flower large and fine, resembles Souv. de Malmaison in habit of growth and style of flower. 5c.
Mrs. DeGraw. A fine, ever-blooming, hardy rose, of strong, vigorous growth. From early summer until frost it can be depend ed upon; flowers of large size and ex quisite fragrance, in lavish abundance. Color, rich glossy pink.
Mad. Lambard. Extra large full flowers: very double and sweet; color, a beautiful snade of rosy bronze, changing to salmon and fawn, shaded with carmine: buds and reverse of petals deep rosy crimson.
Marie Guillot. White, tinged with a delicate shade of lemon; large, full and beautifully imbricated in form: one of the finest white Teas; the perfection of form in Tea Roses; highly fragrant.
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Hail ( PAPA GONTIER. A magnificent Red Tea.
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shade, in the open flower. An excellent Winter
Perle des Jardins. This rose still retains its position as the finest rose of its color. The color varies from canary to golden yellow, flowers large and beautifully formed; handsome in every stage
of development, from the smallest bud to the open bloom. The color, whether light or deep, always has a peculiar softness not observed in any other yellow rose. Very full and highly pertumed. It is the favorite yellow rose.
Queen’s Scarlet. (China.) Rich crimson, ing to light scarlet; very free flowering.
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Rainbow. An elegant striped Tea Rose of strong healthy growth and exceedingly free flowering habit. The buds are large on strong stiff stems, Color, a beautiful shade of deep pink distinctly striped and mottled with bright crimson, elegantly shaded and toned with rich amber. It makes beau- tiful buds and flowers of large size, with thick, heavy petals, very fragrant. A useful variety for cut flowers.
Red Malmaison. This beautiful rose is identical with Souvenir de la Malmaison except in color, which is a clear, deep, rich scarlet. A grand and handsome rose in every respect. dc.
Snowflake. A strong, vigorous grower with small, pure white flowers. Has been called White Her- mosa, as it resembles Hermosa in form and free- dom of bloom. A valuable bedding variety.
Sapho. Buds fawn color, suffused with rose, the opening flowers shaded yellow and tawny-buff, center deep, bright yellow, large, full and glob- ular. 15c. ;
Susanne Blanchett. Foliage large, erect and beau- tiful; outer petals large and broad, of a clear flesh color; inner petal shorter and of deeper shade.
Souvenir d’un Ami. Fine delicate rose, shaded with salmon; very large, full and double, exquisitely fragrant; a vigorous grower, free bloomer. A rose that should be in every collection.
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with a marvelous combination of shadings and color. Flowers very large and double, with re- curved petals: color deep pink, shading to yeliow- ish peach at center. Edge of petals distinctly bordered carmine. Plant a splendid grower with fine glossy foliage. dc.
Sombreuil. Large, fine formed flowers; white, tinted
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Senator McNaughton. A grand Tea Rose, a sport of Perle des Jardins, with which it is identical in every respect except color. It has the same rich, glossy foliage, sturdy habit of growth and free-blooming qualities. The flowers are very large and full, with excellent shaped buds. Color, a delicate creamy white. A valuable acquisition to our list of forcing or Winter-blooming roses. l5c.
Souvenir de la Malmaison. (Bourbon.) A noble rose; flower is extremely large and double; color flesh white, clear and fresh. Has been considered the finest Bourbon Rose for many years, Its great beauty in the Fall makes it the finest of all roses at that season. A flower that is universally popular, and always will be so.
Sunset. One of the richest colored roses in the Tea section; a rich golden amber, or old gold, elegantly tinged and shaded with ruddy copper. The flowers and buds are extra large, full, finely formed and deliciously perfumed. The plant is a strong grower and very free bloomer; fine for both open ground and pot culture.
The Bride. The most popular white rose for winter flowering. The flowers are very large and double, | on long stiff stems, of fine texture and substance, | The Queen. A pure white rose, elegant in shape and
and last a long time in a fresh state after being very large size. A vigorous healthy grower and cut, making it one of the best varieties for corsage continuous bloomer; producing a great abundance wear or bouquets. During extreme hot weather} of buds and flowers all through the season. Buds it becomes a pinkish white, at other times a beautt- finely formed; petals thick, of good substance. ful pure white. Opens well and very sweet.
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a0) ee Valle de Chamounix. The coloring of this rose is simply exquisite. The base and back of the petals are a bright yellow, the center highly colored with glowing copper and rose. Safrano. Bright apricot yellow, changing to orange and fawn, sometimes tinted with rose; valued highly for its beautiful buds; fragrant. Unless noted, 10c. each; our selection, all labeled, $1.00 for 20; $5.00 for 100, NK ‘iy ‘\ al SSS
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bed C. Soupert, edged with one row of Marion Dingee. A circular bed 6 feet in diameter planted this
way would require 30). Clotilde Soupert and 20 Marion Dingee, 50 in all. We will send 50 strong well- rooted plants by mail tor 2.80, or by express for $2.50.
POLYANTHA ROSES.
Beautiful free flowering miniature roses, admirably | Mignonette. One of the most beautiful miniature adapted to pot culture, and planted out they flower| roses imaginable. The flowers are full and re- continually the whole season. The flowers are quite sular, perfectly double, borne in large clusters, small, borne in large clusters, each cluster making a often thirty to forty flowers each. Color, clear bouquet by itself. They are quite hardy, requiring pink, changing to white, tinged with pale rose; a but slight protection even in the north. Anexcellent| constant and profuse bloomer.
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Etoile de Mai. A continuous and persistent bloomer,| ers and admirably adapted to pot culture, begin-
being literally covered with bloom the whole sea-| ning to flower when not over 4 inches high, and son. The buds are a beautiful nankeen yellow, continuing without intermission the entire season changing to creamy white with lemon center in the] jf kept in a healthy erowing condition. The flow- open flower. ers are borne in sprays, very double, and hand-
Blanche Rebatal, Plant vigorous but compact in| somely formed: the outer petals are pearl white, growth. It blooms constantly and profusely dur-| shading to a center of rosy pink, but varying some- ing the whole season. Color, deep crimson times on the same plant from pure white to deep flushed with rose. silvery rose. A grand bedding variety.
Flora. Flowers borne in large clusters, perfectly | George Pernet. A strong growing dwarf variety double and very fragrant; white, tinted rose. forming a perfect round bush. It is continually in
Jean Drivon. The flowers of this variety are the largest| bloom, the flowers being quite large for this class, of any of the Polyantha class. Color, pure white;| the color is bright rose with touches of yellow, and growth bushy, fine for pot culture. passes to a peach-blow with silvery white shading-
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Gloire des Polyanthas. A beautiful dwarf variety, with quite small flowers, which are prettily cupped. \
A real “fairy rose;” the color is a bright pink, with a red ray through each petal; quite distinct. Mad. Cecil Brunner. Plant of dwarf growth, excellent for bordering beds; color, salmon rose on a yel- low ground. This rose is very fragrant, and pos- sesses the merit of being the most vigorous grower of its class. Paquerette. One of the finest of this class. The flowers are pure white, of the most perfect shape, about one and one-half inches in diameter, flowering in clusters of from five to thirty flow- ers each. A very free bloomer, and one of the finest pot plants.
HYBRID TEA ROSES.
This is a valuable class of half-hardy roses. Combining the free flowering qualities of the ever-blooming roses with the rich coloring of the Hybrid Perpet- ual. Though not as hardy as the Hy- brid Perpetuals they will stand out during the Win- ter where the Tea would be killed to the ground.
Augustine Halem, Extra large and handsome; full, well developed buds and flowers, having good, thick, wax-like petals of excellent substance: color, clear bright rosy red, verging to deep, rich crim- son; very beautiful; nice, erect habit of growth: clean and healthy, with good, substantial foliage; a constant and profuse bloomer; very fragrant.
Antoine Verdier, Bright. silvery rose, shaded rich | z ass: carmine; flowers very freely the entire season; ; ot - extra fine. Meteor, A rich, dark, velvety crimson, ever-blooming
Augustine Guinoisseau, (White La France.) The rose, as fine in color as the best of Perpetuals; the
: gon : yers are of size, very > and perfec best recommendation that can be given this mag-| flowers are of good size, very double and | ee nificent rose is that it is a pure white La France in shape, either as buds or when fully opened; the
K ~ d Sy € « ’ - s ie BPS Oe Pe ae ee having just a tint of blush clouding its broad petals. plant 1S We OTUs and remat kably Iree HOWSOnES The buds and flowers are extra large, very full and] Splendid for pot culture, and the best of the ae finely formed, delightfully fragrant. It is a very]. Teas E858 Bene VeuCEy ey elaine free bloomer, flowering all through the season,| 4S it retains its color even De eS 2) 2 EI NL and is a rose that no one should miss. 5c. Mad. Schwaller. A strong upright grower, with same
Beauty of Stapleford. Bright pink, shaded carmine;| Style and finish of flower as the Hybrid Perpetual large size, very full, delightfully fragrant. class; very tree in bloom, with fragrance of La
D hy f Alb : Thi viet Pi STL A France. The color is a deep, rosy flesh, deepening uchess 0: anys MS varie y 1S a Spo . oO - 7 on edge of petals.
France, deeper in color, more expanded in form, | a : ss : ; larger in size. The flowers are deep even pink, Mad. A, Veysset. (Striped La France.) This beauti- very large and full, highly perfumed and of first ful new rose combines all the good qualities of quality in every respect. The growth of the plant La France (from which ae oe ee Je _growth, is vigorous habit good. and the flowers are pro- fragrance, shape ol flowers and uds, but it differs duced in extraordinary profusion, the plants being} {rom it in two points. First, it is much Ireer in
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G one z h P} : half climbi bright rose ona satin pink ground. \ ery distinct ermain Irochon. ant olf strong, halt climbing
ste : and showy. 1ldc. habit of growth, with fine large deep bronzy green | Wiad, Pernet Ducher, A robust, vigorous erowerene foliage. Flowers large and double. Color, sal-
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mon flesh, center nankeen yellow, edge of petal and of distinct shape and form: color light canary
shaded rose. 1de. yellow. The first yellow Hybrid Tea. Lhe.
Josephine Marot. A beautiful cup-shaped flower with Mad. Caroline Testout. A charming new Hybrid Tea. thick shell-like petals giving the whole flower an The flower is large and double with large, heavy elegant finish. Color a beautiful flesh white, some- petals; very fragrant. Color, clear, bright, satiny times lightly suffused with delicate rosy carmine. pink, with rosy center. A grand cut-flower variety A fine large double flower of splendid shape. 20c. and fine for bedding. 5c.
LaFrance, Delicate silvery rose, shaded with cerise | Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. A beautiful rose with
pink, often silvery pink with peach shading. Very elegant large pointed buds and very large, full large, double and of superb form. It flowers con- double flowers. Color, delicate creamy white, tinually throughout the season. None can surpass deliciously fragrant. The plant is a strong healthy the delicacy of its coloring; in fragrance incom- grower and constant bloomer. The flowers are on parable; in form perfect. The sweetest of all roses. strong, stiff stems with rich, glossy foliage, making It ranks first, not only in the section to which it it one of the finest roses for corsage wear or any
belongs, but stands first and foremost among roses, other use to which cut flowers can be put. 15c.
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Souv.deWooton. Of strong, erect habit of growth and remarkably free-flowering; every shoot is crowned with one or more buds. Color, crimson red, changing to rosy crimson. Very sweet and scented. 1ldc,
Triumph de Pernet Pere. Flowers extra large, having broad, thick petals and long tapering buds with delicious tea fragrance; color, fine, bright red, sometimes passing to deep crimson, very brilliant and handsome; excellent for bedding and cutting.
Viscountess Folkestone. Of artistic shape and color. It forces readily, is of strong growth, and bears lovely white flowers, tinged salmon pink, slightly cupped and delightfully fragrant. The buds are of large size, pointed. 15c. Unless noted, {0c. each.
well known forcing Rose Meteor with which it is identical in every way except habit of growth. Climbing Meteor is a strong free growing climbing Kose that under favorable conditions will make shoots twelve to fifteen feet in a single season. very free flowering, producing all through the growing season its rich dark velvety crimson flowers, per- fectiy double and in size and finish equal to the best Hybrid Perpetuals. While not quite hardy in the Northern part of our country, it will carry through nicely if taken down and is covered slightly with coarse litter of any kind. Anywhere south of the Ohio River would live out all winter without any protection. 20c.; strong plants by express, 50c.
EVER-BLOOMING CLIMBING ROSES,
These are strong, healthy growers, blooming freely throughout the Summer and Autumn. Among them are to be found some of our most beautiful and valu- able roses. In the South, where they stand the Winters, nothing can compare with them for beauty of bud and foliage. Useful for growing in conserva- tories, pits and greenhouses at the North, where they reward the extra care and protection by producing thousands of their magnificent blooms.
Climbing Niphetos. This new variety is a sport of Niphetos, and is identical with it except that it is a strong, rampant grower, making shoots 12 to 15 feet in length in a season. Flowers: large; long pointed buds; color pure white, outer petals some- times tinged delicate pink. A grand climbing rose for the South. 5c.
Chromatella. (Cloth of Gold.) Golden yellow; fra- grant, large and beautiful.
Climbing Perle des Jardins. A sport from Perle des Jardins, the most popular of all Yellow Tea Roses, and one that is grown in larger quantities than any other variety in this country. Climbing Perle is a strong, vigorous climbing Tea with beautiful, large, double, golden yellow flowers; larger and brighter than Perle. 15c.
Climbing Souv. de Malmaison. A climbing sport of the old favorite garden rose, Souy. De la Malmaison, with which it is identical in every respect except style of growth. Flowers very large and double, of a delicate clear flesh color; plant of strong climb- ing habit and a profuse bloomer, a grand variety for porches and pillars anywhere south of the Ohio River, where it is perfectly hardy. 15c.
James Sprunt. Bud a rich, dark crimson, some-
what lighter when expanded.
Lamarque. White, tinged lemon yellow. Climbing White Pet. A strong rampant climbing
Polyantha, color pure white, in large clusters. A fine pillar rose. 5c.
Mary Washington, This is one of the hardiest of the ever-blooming climbers. It is a remarkably free bloomer, producing flowers in large clusters. It blooms profusely when very small, and does not make a large growth the first year, but the second year throws up strong canes that make splendid
A new perpetual flowering climbing Rose equal pillar or trellis plants, covered with bloom through- to Gen. Jacqueminot in deep rich color and size of out the season. Flowers medium size, pure white flower. This variety originated in a sport from the and very fragrant.
CO.’S CATALOGUE.
108 THE STORRS & HARRISON PAUL NEYRON. Marechal Neil. Beautiful deep yellow; very large,
full, globular form; sweet scented, free-flowering, one of the finest yellow tea scented roses yet intro~ duced. A good climbing rose.
Mad. Alfred Carrier. Flesh white, with salmon yellow at base of petals; full and well formed; vigorous grower.
Reine Olga Wurtemberg. Large, full and fine; color rosy flesh, delicately tinged with salmon yellow, petals margined with crimson;
Reine Marie Henriette, [Extra large, finely flower; very full and double, richly tea scented. Color, glowing crimson.
Solfaterre.
Wm. Allen Richardson, Orange yellow, center copper yellow; very rich. A strong, rampant one of the best.
Unless noted, {0c. each, HYBRID PERPETUAL,
This class of roses is admirably suited for garden culture, for the formation of rose beds, hedges and permanent plantations, where hardy varieties of roses
Light sulphur yellow; large and double.
grower;
|are desired. |in a deep, rich soil. |of leaves or strawy manure placed around the roots in the Fall of the year.
blooms in clusters. |
formed |
They are of easy culture and luxuriate They are benefited by mulching
Prune according to the habit of growth, cutting back close all weak shoots and shortening the long canes to a convenient length. Paul Neyron, Flowers of immense size, often five inches in diameter. Color, deep clear rose, very fresh and pretty. The plant is a strong, healthy erower, with clean, glossy foliage, and is one of the most prolific bloomers in the hybrid class, young plants in the nursery rows blooming almost without intermission from June to late October.
Alfred Colomb. Bright carmine crimson; very large, full and of fine globular form.
Anna de Diesbach. Bright rose color, very large and showy; particularly fine in bud; flower slightly cupped. A vigorous grower; one of the best.
Baron de Bonstetten. Flowers large, very double and full: color a rich, dark red, passing to a deep vel- yety maroon; highly scented.
Baron Maynard. Pure white; very free flowering.
Captain Christy, Delicate flesh color, shaded rose in the center; a large, finely formed flower. 20c.
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Ce DINSMORE.
Dinsmore. A true perpetual, flowering very freely the whole season; flowers large and very double. Color deep crimson. The plant is of a dwarf, bushy habit, every shoot producing a bud. 20c.
Coquette des Blanches. A finely formed, pure white rose, occasionally shows light flesh when first opening; beautiful shell-shaped petals, evenly ar- ranged. Flowers of good size, perfect, and of fine form and finish. One of the finest, freest and most beautiful of the white hybrids. Very suit- able for cemetery planting.
Coquette des Alps. One of the finest pure white hy- brid perpetuals; large, full, finely formed flower; color pure white, sometimes faintly tinged with pale blush; profuse bloomer.
Comte de Paris. Brilliant red, shaded and illuminated with bright crimson; large, full and of fine form. Very vigorous.
Duke of Edinburgh. Brilliant scarlet crimson, shaded maroon; very fine.
Eugene Furst. Velvety crimson shaded with deeper crimson. A large, full flower, and a strong vigor- ous grower. A first-class rose in every way.
Francois Levet. A splendid rose, flowering freely, and very full; fresh clear rose, bright and glisten- ing. The flower is large and of fine form.
Gen. Jacqueminot. Brilliant crimson; very large, globular and excellent; a free bloomer, unsurpassed in its clear, rich crimson scarlet color.
Glorie de Margottin. Rich, dazzling crimson. Makes beautiful long pointed buds; flowers, when open, large, of good shape. A vigorous grower and re- markably free flowering. 20c.
Gen. Washington. Perfectly double, large, fine form. Color, soft scarlet, sometimes glowing crimson. Glorie de Exposition Bruxelles, Flowers finely formed, large, and perfectly double; color, purplish crim-
son, of velvety texture.
Glorie Lyonaise. This is the nearest approach to a yellow in this class. A pale shade of salmon yel- low, with deeper center, changing to creamy white.
py Magna
Gustave Piganeau. Color, clear bright red, very rich
and handsome; a strong robust grower and a profuse bloomer; entirely hardy. 20c.
Louis Van Houtte.. Rich crimson, heavily shaded with
maroon; a beautifully formed double flower.
Lady Emily Peel. Medium size, full regular flowers,
very sweet; color pearl white, sometimes faintly
tinged and shaded with pale rosy blush.
Charta. A splendid sort; bright, clear pink, flushed with violet crimson; very sweet;
BS flower extra large; fine form; very double and full; a free bloomer.
Mad. CharlesWood. Flowers of large size; color, dazzling crimson; a constant bloomer. 20c.
Mrs, J. H. Laing. This we consider one of the finest roses of its class. It is very free flowering, commencing to bloom early in the season and continues to bloom pro- fusely until Autumn. Color, a soft delicate pink, with a satin tinge; very fragrant. 20c.
Marshall P.Wilder. | Flowers very large, per-
fectly double and of good substance; color, bright
cherry red shading to crimson. Plant a clean
healthy grower, and a very free bloomer.
Marie Rady. Brilliant red; flowers large and of fine form, very full, imbricated. One of the finest.
Mad. Alfred de Rougemont. White, delicately shaded and tinged with rose. Medium size, full and double.
Mad. Masson. Larg and double; color a reddish crimson, of fine form; a fine Autumn bloomer.
Marchioness of Lorne. Flowers large, of an exceed- ingly rich and fulgent rose color, slightly shaded in center with vivid carmine, very sweet, full and - finely cup-shaped.
VICK’S CAPRICE.
Vick’s Caprice. The flowers are large, ground color soft satiny pink, distinctly striped and dashed with white and carmine. It is beautiful in the bud form, being quite long and pointed, showing the stripes and markings to great advantage, making it a valuable and desirable variety for cutting.
: KinG Co., WASH., March 26, 1896. Kind Sirs: Order No. 6167 came all 0. K. Was very well pleased with the trees; they are large and strong ones. Many thanks for the extras. Yours respectfully, R. C. BYERS.
110 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.'S CATALOGUE.
Perle des Blanches. Pure white, medium size, good | Russell’s Cottage. Dark crimson, very double and tull form; very double and fragrant. full; strong grower.
Prince Camille de Rohan. Very dark, rich velvety | Seven Sisters. Crimson, changing all shades to white. crimson, passing to intense maroon, shaded black; | Tennessee Belle. A strong, vigorous climber and free Spee ewer One of the darkest roses and} }Joomer; bright, rosy blush. very ha. Jsome.
y f ; . Except noted, 0c. each; strong outdoor grown dormant
Roger Lamberlin. Deep velvety crimson; edge of i
a vet : : plants, 35c, petals margined blush white; flower medium size. | 20c.
MOSS ROSES. Ulrich Bruner. Flowers large and full with exceed- | ree ae
ingly large shell-shaped petals. Color cherry Wy a4, red. A splendid variety. . RAL’
Except noted, 15c. each; our selection, each named, $1.00 for 16; $6.00 for 100. Strong outdoor grown dor- mant plants. 40c. each; $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100 by express. Dormant Roses must be shipped before May 3.
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES.
These make elegant plants for covering arbors, trellises, walls or porches, and any unsightly objects. Perfectly hardy and very profuse bloomers.
Anna Maria. Light pink, changing to blush; blooms | in large clusters.
Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, nearly white; very double. Flowers in large clusters, the whole plant appearing a perfect mass of bloom.
Empress of China. A new free flowering climbing rose ot Chinese origin. The plant is a strong, healthy grower, making a fine specimen in a very short time, and produces its medium sized flowers in the greatest profusion, comes nearer being a _ per- petual bloomer than any hardy climbing rose known. Color, soft red, changing to light pink when fully open. 15c.; strong dormant plants, Admired for the beautiful moss covering of the 40c. | buds. The Moss Rose is a strong, vigorous grow-
Prairie Queen. Bright, rosy red; large compact, and j er, perfectly hardy, and therefore justly esteemed
globular-flower; blooms in clusters; one of the best. | as very desirable for out-door culture in open
= ground. Most varieties bloom but once in the season, and usually not the first year, but the flowers and budsare very large and handsome, re- maining in bloom a long time.
Crimson Globe. Rich, deep crimson.
Blanche Moreau. Pure white, large, full and perfect form.
Countess of Murinais. Large, pure _ white, beautifully mossed.
Henry Martin. Rich glossy pink, tinged with crimson; large globular flowers; full and sweet and finely mossed.
John Cranston. Deep crimson; very double.
Luxemburg. 3right crimson; large and mossed
Princess Adelaide. Fine reddish blush; large and vigorous
20c. each; 6, our choice, each named, $1.00. Strong
outdoor grown dormant plants, 40c.
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES.
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ROSA RUGOSA—(Japan Rose).
Forms a sturdy bush 4 to 5 feet high, covered with large, dark green, glossy foliage, crowned with terminal clusters of ten to twenty flowers, three inches in diameter. Perfectly hardy. A fee valuable plant for the hardy border of Shrub- beries, its large handsome scarlet fruit being very ornamental all through the Autumn and early winter months. 20c. each, 3 for 50c. Extra strong 35c. each; 3 for $1.00.
TWO FINE HYBRID RUGOSA ROSES.
Mad. Georges Bruant, A valuable perpetual flowering hardy white rose, blooming pro- fusely the whole season. Flowers in clusters, semi-double; buds long and pointed, similar to Niphetos in shape; color pure white, re- markably free-flowering, and is hardy where the thermometer does not go below zero. It forms a handsome bush for the lawn and yard, as it retains the heavy thorny canes and glossy, leathery leaves of the Rugosa class. Fine for cemetery planting. 20c.; strong, field-grown plants, 40c.
Agnes Emily Carmen. Flowers large, semi- double, fine in the bud state. A remarkably free bloomer, and continues in bloom a long time. Color rich deep crimson. Its hardi- ness, strong vigorous growth and rich heavy foliage would make it popular as a hardy or- namental shrub if it did not flower, but when covered with its mass of rich crimson bloom it is doubly attractive. 25c.; strong, field- grown plants 40c. each, $4.00 per doz.
PERSIAN YELLOW.
NEW JAPANESE CREEPING ROSE. Fentecuy hardy; flowers double and full; deep, golden yellow in color; blooms very freely in June. The finest (MEMORIAL ROSE.) hardy yellow rose grown. Strong plants. 25c.
Rosa Wichuriana. A trailing species of very rapid growth, creeping on the earth almost as closely as the Ivy. The flowers are pro- duced in greatest profusion in July, after the June roses are past, and more sparingly
throughout the season. They are single, UGS pure white, with yellow stamens, fully two RASS inches across, with the strong and sweet
fragrance of the Banksia Rose. For cover- wy
ing the ground among shrubbery and rocks it has no equal. Its almost evergreen char- acter makes it acceptable at all seasons of the year, but it is especially beautiful when it is covered with its long showy bunches of white blossoms when most other roses are gone. Excellent for cemetery planting, as it soon adapts itself to almost any kind of soil, and’ will grow and do well either in shade or sun. There is nothing better for covering em- bankments, mounds or rockéries. 10c., 12 for $1.00. Strong dormant 35c.
TREE ROSES,
The Tree Roses are grafted on hardy rose stalks four to five feet high, are tree shaped, and when in full bloom are objects of beauty, making handsome plants for the lawn or rose border. In this shape we offer only the Hy- brid Perpetual or hardy class. We have them in white, the different shades of pink, red and crimson. Fine strong trees that will bloom nicely the first year. $1.25 each, $10.00 per doz. These can only be sent by express or freight. TREE ROSE.
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THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUR.
ENGLISH SWEET BRIAR.
An old garden favorite that is highly prized on account of the delightful fragrance of its leaves ana young branches. It is perfectly hardy and once planted requires very little care; fine for hedges or
as single plants on lawn.
$2.00 per dozen.
Strong plants, 20c. each.
HYBRID CHINA, MAD, PLANTIER.
A perfectly hardy, pure white double rose. plant grows in a very fine bushy form, and produces flowers in great abundance in June; a most desirable rose for cemetery decoration.
10e.
door grown dormant plants, 40c.
LARGER SIZE ROSES.
The following list we can supply in larger size plants from four and five inch pots. see list of the different classes. ordered by express, as they are too heavy to be sent
by mail.
LARGE SIZE HYBRID PERPETUAL AND HARDY ROSES.
Anna de Diesbach. Alfred Colomb. Baron Maynard. Baron de Bonnstetten. Captain Hayward, 35c. Captain Christy, 35c. Clio, 35c. Comte de Paris. Coquette des Alps. Coquette des Blanches. Dinsmore, 35c. Duke of Edinburg. Eugene Furst. Francois Levet. General Washington. Glorie des Exposition Bruxelles. Gustave Piganeau, 35c. General Jacqueminot.
Louis Van Houtte.
Mrs. J. H. Laing, 35c.
Marchioness of Lorne.
Mad. Chas. Wood.
Marshall P. Wilder.
Magna Charta.
Mrs. J. Sharman Craw-
ford, 35c.
Mad. Alfred de Rouge-
mont.
Mad. Masson.
Mad. Plantier.
Paul Neyron.
Prince Camille de Rohan.
Roger Lamberlin, 35c.
Ulrich Brunner.
Vick’s Caprice.
Unless noted, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. HARDY CLIVIBING ROSES.
Crimson Rambler, 35c. Empress of China, 35c. Prairie Queen.
Russel’s Cottage. Seven Sisters. Wichuriana.
Unless noted, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. MOSS ROSES.
Blanche Moreau. | Countess of Murinais. Crimson Globe. Henry Martin.
35c. each,
Luxemburg.
John Cranston. Princess Adelaide. Perpetual White.
EVER-BLOOMING ROSES.
The Bride.
Augustine Guinoisseau.
Bridesmaid.
3aron Berge.
Beauty Inconstant.
Belle Siebrecht, 35c.
Catherine Mermet.
Clotilde Soupert.
Crown Princess Victoria.
Champion of the World, 35c.
Duchess de Brabant.
Duchess of Albany.
Etoile de Lyon.
Meteor.
Marie Guillot.
Marion Dingee.
Mrs. W. C. Whitney, 35c.
Mad. Caroline Testout, 35c.
Marie Van Houtte.
Mad. de Watteville.
Mrs. De Graw.
Mad. Welche.
Mad. Alfred Carrier.
Niphetos.
Pink Soupert.
Perle des Jadins.
The
Strong out-
For description These should be
Francois Debreuil, 35c. Fiammetta Labonnaud, 35c. Snowflake. Golden Gate, 35c. Senator McNaughton, General Robt. E. Lee, 30c. 35¢. Sunset. Hermosa. Souvenir d’un Ami. La France. Souvenir de Laurient Mad. Franciska Kruger, Guillot. Marechal Neil. Souvenir President Car- Mrs. Pierpont Morgan, not, 50c. 85c. Safrano. Maman Cochet. Souy. de la Malmaison. Mad. A. Veysset. The Queen.
Unless noted, 25c, each; $2.50 per doz, WHITE SPIDER LILY—(Pancratium Carribbaeum).
A bulbous plant belonging to the Amaryllis family, of the easiest culture, producing large clusters of™ beautiful, pure white flowers very freely, giving a succession of bloom all Summer. Delightfully fra grant. Strong, flowering bulbs. 20c., 3 for 50c.
Queen’s Scarlet. Rainbow.
A clump of bulbs produces a large number of spikes of the most delicate flowers, varying thei colors from pink to scarlet. The petals are beauti-=gy fully undulated, and by an artificial light they sparkle like jewels. They are indeed an ornament for the finest garden or conservatory. In the Southern States they thrive freely and increase rapidly in the open air and soon make fine large clumps that are highly ornamental. Biooming bulbs, 20c. each, for 50c.
One each of white and pink for 25c.
SOLANUM JASMINOIDES GRANDIFLORUM,
A beautiful plant of climbing habit, attaining a height of three to five feet, but can be grown in bush form. Its flowers are star-shaped, and borne in clus- ters, large, pure white, with a violet tinge on back of petals and on the ‘buds. In pots it is a continuous bloomer both Summer and Winter; but its greatest value is for out-door culture trained against a wall of trellis. 5c.
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A climbing plant of great beauty, bearing bright lilac blue flowers in great pendulous clusters, similar }to a Wisteria. The blossoms are followed by dark ) red fruits, which remain a long time on the plant )adding greatly to its beauty. It is one of the best WS \ AS \\
) Summer climbing plants, being of robust habit with A beautitul pliant, splendidly adapt tor house | graceful cut foliage and handsome bloom. 20c., 3 | decoration, as it stands drouth and dust with impuni- | for 50c. ty. The leaves grow to a length of 3 to 4 feet, and j= : ware beautifully striped cross- miwise, with broad, white \variegations on a dark, —@doreen ground. It is a rare
*\and beautiful plant, which
should beabundantly grown
for positions out ofthereach 27,0{ sunlight, where other “plants will not thrive. It \ has a singular beauty for “decorative purposes which other plants do not pos- Msess, and is useful for both @ (winter and summer. For ases or baskets it makes a fine center piece, and it grows splendidly out of doors during the summer months. Price of strong, healthy plants, 15c.,2 for 25c.
SWAINSONIA GALEGIFOLIA ALBA,
A most desirable free flowering plant with pure white flowers, produced in sprays of from 12 to 20 flowers each, the individual blooms resembling a sweet pea. As a decorative plant for the window or conservatory, we know of nothing that will give as much satisfaction as the Swainsonia. Its easy culture, growing in almost any light position, its freedom of bloom, rarely ever being out of bloom, and the grace and beauty of the flower and entire
= plant make this one of the most popular plants for SWAINSONIA. house culture. ldc., 4 for 50c
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THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
A beautiful foliage plant of brilliant and exquisite coloring, surpassing even the Coleus or Begonia in this respect. It forms a compact bush eighteen inches high, with leaves six to nine inches long and three to four inches wide; of intense metallic color, shading into light rose, with a light green margin. Its violet blue flowers are borne in long racemes in the greatest profusion in midwinter. Easily grown, and is an excellent bedding plant as well as one of the
finest decorative plants for pot culture. 5c.
SWOLAX.,
A very graceful climber, possessing the rare qualities of delicate and dense foliage and vining habit, ad- mirably adapting it to climbing or drooping as may be required. It is also fine as a parlor or window plant. 10c.
SALVIA SPLENDENS.
One of the finest of fall blooming plants, being completely covered in Autunm with long spikes of dazzling scarlet flowers, remaining in bloom until cut down by frost. 10c.
NEW DWARF EARLY-FLOWERING SCARLET SALVIA.
This is a decided acquisition to our list of bright
flowered bedding plants. Growing as it does about half as high as Salvia Splendens, it can be used in many places where that variety
could not on account of its tall growth. Its greatest value however is in its early flowering habit, while the old variety shows no flowers at all during the first half of its growth, this one is covered with its bright scarlet bloom from June until cut down by
frost. 15c., 2 for 25c. ‘TUBEROSES. Double Italian. One of the most delightfully fragrant | and beautiful of the summer flowering bulbs,
throwing up tall spikes of double white flowers 3 feet high, which remain in bloom a long period. | For early flowers they can be started in February or March in the greenhouse or hot-bed: and for a succession they can be planted at intervals as late as August. For flowering in the open border,
plant about the first of May. 5c., 40c. for 10.
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Pearl. Its value over the common variety consists in its flowers being nearly double in size; imbricated like a rose, and its dwarf habit, growing only — eighteen inches to two feet. 5c., 40c. for 10.
Variegated Leaved, or Orange Flowered. The leaves of this variety are bordered with creamy whites | flowers single. 10c., 75c. for 12.
THYRSACANTHUS RUTILANS. (Fountain Plant. )
A greenhouse plant of easy growth, and when in] bloom a graceful specimen for table decoration. Its tubular shaped carmine flowers are borne on long, drooping thread-like branches 12 to 16 inches im length. 20c. :
$ t .
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WATER LILIES,
The flowers are most fascinating, interesting and beautiful, and none can be grown with less trouble and risk of failure. The hardy varieties may be plant- ed as soon as vegetation commences in the Spring. If not convenient to grow them in a pond or lily
tank (which is preferable), they may be grown in |
tubs, several varieties being well adapted to this mode of culture. The tubs may be plunged in the ground or stand on the level, as the grower may determine. A warm sheltered position, yet with full exposure and sunshine should be selected. Fill the tubs two- thirds full of turfy soil, enriched with decomposed hot-bed or farm-yard manure; cow manure is very desirable; cover with two inches of sand and fill with water. The crowns of the plants should be placed just under the surface of the soil. The tropical varie- ties are admirably adapted for out doors in summer, if planted at the approach of warm weather, before which time they can be grown in-doors in pots set in tubs of water. them more root room than Nympheas; if grown in tubs two or three inches of water will suffice.
HARDY AQUATICS.
Nelumbium Speciosum. (Egyptian or Sacred Lotus.) | This grand lotus is perfectly hardy and is one of |
the loveliest of Water Lilies. The flowers when just expanding are of a beautiful rosy pink color; when open they are of a creamy white and pink and are very fragrant. It is a very interesting plant, and has been an immense success every- where. Strong roots, 75c., each; extra size, $1.50 each.
Nymphaea Alba Candidissima. This is a large flower- ed variety of the English Water Lily; large white flowers; a continuous bloomer; very desirable. $1.00 each.
Nymphaea Chromatella, A charming variety. The general habit of the plant is similar to Nymphza Candidissima, and it succeeds admirably under the same conditions. The leaves are mottled with brown when in a young state, and its large, fra- grant flowers, which are a beautiful clear yellow with bright, orange stamens, are produced from early spring until destroyed by frost. A great acquistion. 50c. each.
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ODORATA.
Nymphaea Odorata. The well-known white fragrant Pond Lily. 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.
Nymphaea Odorata Rosea. (Cape Cod Water Lily.) One of the best pink hardy Nymphaeas in culti- vation, and worthy of very wide cultivation. It possesses all the desirable qualities of the white flowered species, hardiness, freedom of bloom and delicious fragrance. 50c. each.
TENDER AQUATICS.
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Nymphaea Zanzibarensis Azurea. Deep rich azure blue; very free and continuous bloomer; delicately scented; one of the largest and best. 50c. each.
Nymphaea Zanzibarensis Rosea, This is like N. Zan- zibarensis in every respect, except that the flowers are a beautiful deep rose color. 50c. each.
Nymphaea Devoniensis. Brilliant rosy red; very large, often ten to twelve inches across; one of the best. 50c. each.
NYMPHAEA DENTATA.
The largest and best white, night-blooming variety; flowers of the largest size; long, pointed buds, on strong stalks, opening horizontally; leaves deep green
with serrated edges. Native of Sierra Leone. 50c.
WATER HYACINTH.
Water Hyacinth, (Pontederia.) Very interesting and beautitul; floats on the surface of the water and produces fine spikes of light rosy lilac orchid-like flowers. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.
Water Poppy. (Limnocharis Humboldtii.) Flowers beautiful clear yellow; poppy-like, must be grown in shallow water; very attractive. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.
VALLOTA PURPUREA. (Scarborough Lily.)
A beautiful showy fall flowering bulbous plant; the flowers are borne on stems 12 to 15 inches high; five or six large Amaryllis-like flowers on each stem. Color, purplish crimson. Strong bulbs, 25c.
VERBENAS,
We offer twelve of the most distinct varieties of these useful bedding plants. All are of the mammoth or large flowering type. The colors range through all the different shades of scarlet, purple, crimson, pink, blue, white, etc. 10c. each, $1.00 per doz.
VIOLETS.
Of all delightful perfumes that of the Sweet Violet is the most delicate and pleasing. If grown in the house for winter flowers, they should be kept at a low temperature; they will not bloom freely where itis too warm. If left in the open ground during the winter, protect with a covering of leaves.
Marie Louise. Very fine double flowers, purple white center.
Swanley White. Flowers large, double, pure white.
Lady Campbell. Deep purple, fine large double flow- ers.
Hardy English, This variety is perfectly double, a deep violet purple color and deliciously fragrant. It is very free from disease and will grow and bloom well in almost any situation. 15c., 2 for 25c.
STARK Co., O,, Sept. 30, 1896. Dear Sirs:—Am pleased to inform you that orders arrived Saturday in excellent shape, and perfectly satisfactory. In- deed, I desire to express my most hearty thanks for the liberal amount of extras enclosed; it was certainly a great surprise tome, My previous dealing with your house has always been satisfactory, although orders have been small,
Yours truly. L. E. SCHULL.
SONOMA Co., CAL., The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Dear Sirs:—I received plants in fine order. for the extras. Never had so many with one order. Camellias are exceedingly fine
Yours respectfully,
March 30, 1896.
Many thanks The
Mrs. P. E, REYNOLD.
| California, The plant is a robust grower with dense, | heavy foliage, entirely free from the disease that | is so destructive to the older sorts. Flowers single, intensely fragrant. Color, a clear, violet purple that doés not fade. The flowers are very large and borne on stems ten to twelve inches long, giving them unusual value for cut flowers.
Unless noted, 10c. each; 1 each the 5 varieties, 40c.
CONDENSED LIST OF PLANTS. WELL KNOWN SORTS. Aloysia, (Lemon Verbena.) 10c. Alyssum. Double flowered. 10c. Aucuba Japonica. (Gold Dust Plant.) 25c. Ageratums. Four varieties. 10c. each. Achania Malvaviscus. 1c.
Alternantheras, Three varieties. doz.
Cestrum. (Night Blooming Jasmine.) Two varieties. l5c. each.
Cuphea. (Cigar Plant.)
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Eupatoriums. Two varieties. 10c. each. . Eranthemum Pulchellum, loc. Euphorbia Splendens. 1c. ’ ' Euonymus Radicans. 10c. . Feverfew. 10c.
German Ivy. 10c. . Lophospermum Scandens, 1c. ? Madeira Vine. 10c., 12 for 50c. ' Oxalis Ortgesii, 1c. : Peperomia. l(c.
Russella Juncea. 10c. Rubus Grandiflora. 10c. | Stevia. 10c.
| Saxifragia, 10c. Tradescantia. Two varieties, 10c. each. Vinca Major Variegata. 10c.
HILisBoro, Co., FLA., Oct. 20, 1896, Messrs. Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Dear Sirs;—It is now twenty-one years since I sent you my first order, and I can say of you, what I can say of no other of the many florists of whom I have ordered plants within that time, that you have never deceived or defrauded
me by sending plants different or inferior to those ordered, | thus causing loss of time and money.
| Yours truly, L. W. WEDDELL.
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HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS.
For Permanent Planting in Borders or Beds.
This valuable class of plants is growing in popularity every year. Perfectly hardy, they grow and bloom mee with the most ordinary care, and will keep the borders gay with flowers from early spring until late in fall.
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A One of the very best white flowered plants for the border. The flowers are borne in the greatest pro- fusion the entire summer on strong erect stems. Pure white in color, somewhat resembling Pompon Chrysanthemum. As a summer cut bloom it is a great acquisition. ldc., 2 for 25c.
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Double White Whirlwind. A beautiful semi-double form of the Autumn blooming White Anemone. The flowers are 2% to 3 inches across with several rows of large white petals, very durable, lasting much longer than those of the single variety. One of the finest hardy plants for cemetery plant- ing, and excellent for cut flowers. loc.
The three varieties for 30c. AQUILEGIA—(Columbine).
Ceruleae A beautiful Rocky Mountain species with broad flowers, often three inches in diameter; the outer sepals deep lilac or blue, petals white, while the deep blue spur is tipped green. A grand vari- ety for the border or rockery. loc.
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_ One of the most showy of all our Autumn bloom-| 4 bush two to three feet across, which is covered
ing herbaceous plants. They commence to bloom} for two months with golden yellow flowers with
in August and continue to increase in beauty until] Jong spurs; one of the most distinct of the family. the end of Autumn. They thrive best in light, rich, 5c.
somewhat moist soil and should not be transplanted more than necessary to divide them when they be- ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA.
come too thick. A covering of leaves, straw Or) A peautiful hardy native plant. Flowers brilliant long manure is sufficient for our most severe] 5range red, on stems 2 feet high, each producing Winters. several heads of flowers. It is one of the showiest of Alba. Pure white, yellow center. lc. our Autumn flowers, and should be planted largely- Rubra. Deep rose, yellow center. 1c. 15c., 4 for 50c.
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EULALIAS,
These are beautiful hardy grasses, forming large clumps from two to six feet high; perfectly hardy in all sections of the country.
Japonica Variegata. A hardy perennial from Japan, with long narrow leaves, striped with green and white. 15c., 4 for 50c.
Japonica Zebrina. A useful, hardy, decorative plant. The foliage is distinctly marked with broad yel- low bands. It grows from 5 to 7 feet in height, forming a most striking and graceful plant. Plant entirely hardy; whether used as a single plant or groups on lawns it has no equal. 15c., 4 for 50c.
Gracilis Univitata. Narrow green leaves with a sil- very white mid-rib. This plant is of most graceful habit and is very useful for decorative purposes and the center of vases, as well as making an at- tractive lawn plant; perfectly hardy. 1l5c., 4 for 50c.
ARUNDO DONAX VARIEGATA,
A hardy broad-leaved variegated bamboo; foliage creamy white and green; grows six to eight feet high.
25c.
COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA.
A beautiful hardy border plant, grows fifteen to eighteen inches high and produces its bright golden yellow flowers in great profusion ihe entire season. It makes a handsome vase flower when cut, and should be grown in quantity wherever flowers are
wanted for table decoration. 15c., 2 for 25c.
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| and one-half feet in height, having fragrant foliage
)and curious-shaped red and white flowers, giving off in hot weather a fragrant volatile oil that produces a bright flash when a match is applied to it.
Rubra. Red flowered. Alba. White. 20c.
ldc., 2 for 25c.
DIGIT ALIS—(Foxglove).
Large tubular flower in early summer. showy. ldc.
DICENTRA SPECT ABILIS—(Bieeding Heart)
A hardy perennial plant with rose colored flowers in great abundance; one of the best border plants; perfectly hardy and easily cultivated; two feet high; flowers in April or May. lac.
DELPHINUM FORMOSUM-—(Perennial Larkspur).
One of the handsomest and most satisfactory of all the hardy herbaceous plants, and should be planted extensively, even in the smallest garden; its long spikes of bright blue flowers are produced contin- uallv from June until frost. 5c.
DORONICUM PLANTAGINEUM.
One of the earliest Spring flowering plants of fine bushy habit, two feet high. Flowers bright golden yellow, two to three inches across, borne in the _ greatest profusion. 20c.
ERIANTHUS RAVENNAE.
This magnificent plant resembles Pampas Grass, | but blooms much more abundantly. A desirable plant for the decoration of lawns. 20c.
Very
Perennial plant with dense tufts of drooping leaves, producing on very long stems blossoms two to three inches across, in shape like a field daisy; but of most gorgeous coloring. The center is a dark red brown, while the petals are orange, crimson and red, shaded into rings of color. Delights in a rather poor, light soil, and blooms in the most wonderful profusion from June to November. 15c., 2 for 25c.
GOLDEN MARGUERITE—(Anthemis Tinctoria).
One of the best yellow-flowered perennials. It is a continuous bloomer the entire summer, unequaled
for cutting, and it is a magnificent grower, with- |
The flowers are 15c.
standing both wet and dry weather. of the exact form of a daisy, but clear yellow.
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FUNKIA ALBA—(Day Lily).
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The Funkia is a handsome, showy plant, with beau- tiful large broad leaves. Flowers large, pure waxy white, borne in large trusses. Very fragrant. 1l5c., 2 for 25c.
FUNKIA VARIEGATA.
A handsome plant with green and white leaves and purple flowers. 20c.
HEMEROCALLIS.
Dumortieri. A variety growing very dwarf and com- pact, and producing an endless number of large lily-like blossoms of a bright orange color. The smallest plant will bloom freely the first year, but an established clump, showing hundreds of its sup- erb flowers, makes a splendid show. 15c.
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Kwamso fl, pl. Large, double, copper-colored flowers; in bloom all summer. An excellent plant for the hardy border, and one that grows and blooms well in almost any situation. 20c.
Flava (Yellow Day Lily). A most useful and desir- able herbaceous plant, producing its large golden yellow flowers during July and August in the great- est profusion. loc.
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HOLLYHOCKS. HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM.
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A beautiful plant with large showy gold- en yellow flowers two to two and one-half inches across. The habit of the plant is © free and graceful, producing long, slender = much branched stems ; wonderfully free flowering, continually in bloom from July to October. It is perfectly hardy, form- ing a bush 2 to 2% feet high. 20c.,-3 for 50c.
HARDY HIBISCUS,
Crimson Eye. A remarkably showy and handsome hardy plant. It is a robust grower with dark red stems and foli-
age. The flowers are immense~ in
HOLLYHOCKS.
As a background in large borders or beds of the lower growing herbaceous plants there is nothine better. for planting in rows or groups on the lawn, or interspersing among shrubbery they are invalu- able. The flowers, which are as elegant in shape as a Camellia, form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of crimson, yellow, pink, orange, white, etc. They require a deep rich soil. We offer a fine assortment in separate colors. 15c., 8 for $1.00
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS.
A fine bulbous plant, producing in July and Au- gust a flower stem three to four feet high, covered with from twenty to thirty pure white, pendent, bell- shaped flowers. It is hardy in most sections of the country; but north of this it would be better to protect it with leaves or long manure. 10c., large bulbs 20c. HIBISCUS CRIMSON EYE,
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size, often measuring twenty inches in circum- ference. The color is of the purest white, withalarge spot of deep velvety crimson in the center of each flower. A well developed plant will produce several hundred of these flowers in a season. It will succeed anywhere and is perfectly hardy. 15c., 4 for 50c.
HELIANTHUS.
Soleil d’Or. A valuable new variety with fine shaped flowers three inches and over in diameter, that re- semble a Cactus Dahlia in shape and finish; the plant is compact in growth and is literally covered with rich golden yellow flowers. 20c.
Laetifforus. One of the most beautiful plants for the garden; the flowers are about four inches in diameter, of the richest golden yellow color, perfectly hardy; flowers from July to September. 15c.; 2 for 25c.
Multiflorus Plenus.
A plant that should be in every
Color, It should have a sunny 15c. each; 25c. for 2.
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IBERIS SEMPER VIRENS—(Hardy Candytuft).
One of the finest of Spring flowers: dark, ever- green foliage, surmounted by close head of pure white flowers. 20c.
GERMAN IRIS.
These are neat, robust, hardy herbaceous early blooming plants, with large ornamental flowers of rich and elegantly blended colors exquisitely striped with dark violet, purple or bronzed lines, upon a lighter ground. They thrive the best in low situa- tions, and can be planted in marshy places or inter- spersed with low growing plants on the margins of ponds. We offer ten distinct varieties, 10c. each; the 10 varieties for 80c.
IRIS KAEMPFERI— (Japan Iris),
Finest of all the Iris family. The flowers are of immense sizc. from 6 to 8 inches in diameter,
and of the most beautiful and delicate shades. They are perfectly hardy, and flower in great pro- fusion during June and July. A _ well-established plant gives a dozen or more flower stalks 2 to 3 feet high, each stalk producing 2 to 4 enormous blooms. The Iris thrives best if planted in a moist soil; if this cannot be had, should be plen- tifully supplied with water while growing and
flowering. All the varieties offered are double- flowered.
Blue Danube. Deep indigo blue, violet shading yellow center; extra fine.
Othelo. Rich deep purple.
Gold Bound. Large, pure white with gold rayed
center. Mount Hood, Deep purplish violet, yellow center.
J. C. Vaughan. Fine large, pure white flower, with golden rayed center.
Templeton. Light violet, mottled reddish pink and white.
{5c. each; 4 for 50c. Finest Mixed double varieties, 10c. 3 for 25c.
LILIES.
Lilies will thrive best in a dry, rich soil, where water will not stand in winter. After planting they require very little care, and should not be disturbed for years, as established plants bloom more freely than if taken up annually. In this list we offer only such varieties as can be safely sent in the spring. For other varieties see our Fall Catalogue.
Auratum. (Gold-banded Japan Lily.) This superb lily has flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter, com- posed of six white petals, thickly studded with rich chocolate crimson spots, and a bright golden band through the center of each petal; exquisite vanilla- like perfume. As the bulbs acquire age and strength, the flowers obtain their maximum size and number. Upwards of twelve flowers have been
produced ona single stem. Perfectly hardy in dry soil, also admirably adapted for pot culture. 20c. each, 6 for $1.00; extra large, 35c. each; 4 for $1.00.
Batemanniae, A Japanese lily growing 3 to 4 feet high, producing bright apricot-tinted flowers ; blooms in July. 25c.
Pardalinum. Scarlet; shading to rich yellow, spotted purple brown. 20c.
Speciosum Rubrum. White, beautifully spotted red; flowers in August. This is one of the most useful sections of the lily family, perfectly hardy, and flowering well under all circumstances. l5c., 4 for
50c.
Speciosum Album. Pure white with a slight tinge of rose on end of petals; one of the best. 25c.
Superbum. A strong growing variety, bearing pyra- mid of yellowish red flowers, twenty to thirty in number; blossoms early in July. loc.
Tenuifolium. This beautiful lily is a native of Siberia, and perfectly hardy; it blooms early in the season; the color is a lovely vermilion scarlet; very hand- some. 205c.
Tigrinum, fl. pl. (Double Tiger Lily.) Bright orange scarlet with dark spots; a strong growing showy variety, and entirely hardy. Succeeds well everywhere. 10c.; $1.00 per doz.
Unnbeilatum Grandiflorum, Orange with brown spots, showy, free flowering. 1l5c.
Wallacei. Beautiful clear buff, spotted black. $1.50 per doz.
Eight splendid Lilies, our choice of varieties, including Auratum and Speciosum Rubrum, for $1.00,
LILY OF THE VALLEY,
One of the most charming spring flowering plants, 1
producing in profusion its delicate bell-shaped de- lightly fragrant white flowers. It will thrive in any common soil, and will do well in shady situations where few other plants will succeed. 10c., 10 for 50c., 100 for $3.50.
PINKS—(Hardy Garden or May.) Dwarf hardy plants; flower very double, of rich clove fragrance; an excellent class of plants for the hardy border.
15c., |
Abbotsford. Deep carmine, marbled with white: rich clove fragrance.
Gertrude. White with maroon markings. Grass. Light pink, very fragrant.
Her Majesty. Flowers clear white, very double, and produced on long, stiff stems, exhaling an ex- quisite clove-scented fragrance; rivaling the finest Carnation in size and substance ; very prolific bloomer, producing immense masses of flowers in latter part of May and early in June. 1ldc,
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Juliette. Deep cherry red variegated with pink and white. Lord Lyons, Dark maroon with lighter shadings. | Mary Gray. Reddish purple, narrow lacing of white. New Mound, Blossoms profusely and shows more or less flowers the entire season. The flowers are | deliciously fragrant, finely fringed and of a very delicate blush pink. Should be in every garden. Variabilis, White, deep maroon center. Unless noted, 0c. each; 12 for $1.00.
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A charming species producing numerous stout, leafy stems two and one-half feet high, with immense deep blood crimson flowers, having a black blotch at the base of each petal. 25c.
PAPAVER NUDICAULE—(Iceland Poppy).
A beautiful class of hardy Poppies. Flower stem about a foot in height, bearing elegant cup-shaped flowers, ranging in color from pure white and yellow to deep orange scarlet; valuable for cut flowers, last- ing well when cut, and having a pleasant lilac per- fume. We offer in separate colors, white, yellow and orange. 1l5c., 4 for 50c.
NEW JAPANESE TREE PAEONIAS.
size, 6 to 10 inches in diameter, very double and in great variety of colors from pure white to deepest crimson. We offer six distinct varieties in the following colors. Deep rosy pink, Pure white, Variegated, pink, edged Deep crimson, Bright red, Delicate flesh. Strong heavily rooted plants with one year tops, by express, $1.00.
TREE PAEONIA MOUTAN.
Flowers same shape and size as the herbaceous Peonias. Color, light pink changing to blush. 50c.
PAEONIES—HERBACEOUS.
A very showy and most useful class of hardy plants: they are exceedingly hardy and will flourish in any section of the country, no matter how cold. They grow and flower well in almost any soil with very little care, but the flower will be finer and colors brighter if given a deep, rich loam, well manured.
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Anemonaeflora. Rose, buff center. Aibiflora Eaulis. Pure white. Alba Superbissima. White, sulphur yellow center.
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Chinensis Rosea. Clear light rose.
Danbenton. Purplish rose.
Festiva Maxima. White, center petals tipped carmine. Extra
large flowers. 50c. La Esperance. Rose mottled : deeper.
La Vestal. Blush white, creamy
white center.
Marshall Valliant. Bright rose,
extra large. Marie Lemoine. Pure white,
extra large flower with full center. 50c.
M. Thiers. Rose shaded purple. Officinalis Rubra Plena. Rich, deep crimson; very early and one of the brighest of all dark colored varieties. Palene. White, creamy center. Revesii. Pink, white center.
Virgo Marie. White.
Unless noted, 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.
HARDY PHLOXES.
There is no class of hardy plants more desirable than the perennial Phlox. They will thrive in any position and can be used to advantage in the hardy border, in large groups on the lawn, or planted in = z = front of belts of shrubbery, where they will be a mass of bloom the entire season. We offer an excei- lent assortment, selected with great care from the best of European collections.
COLLECTION OF !2 NEW AND RARE VARIETIES. Alceste, Lilac white, large violet center, fine large flowers. Beranger,
Tose. Cameron, Large white flowers, rosy crimson center. Carillon, Deep rose with violet center. Cyrano, Reddish violet, mottled and veined mauve. Duguesclin, Bluish violet, shading to white at edge of petals. EmmanuelHere. Rosy mauve, bright crimson center. Kossuth. Rose, center maroon. La Neige, Pure white, very dwart. Mad. Pape Carpentier. Extra large, pure white flowers. Stanislas. Carmine violet, purple center. Stanley, White shaded rose, center bright crimson. 25 cents each; set of 52, $2.50.
PHLOX GENERAL COLLECTION. Amphion. Deep purplish crimson. Athis, Light salmon rose; fine. August Riviere. Bright salmon red.
White flushed salmon rose, center deep
Cross of Honor. a beautiful rosy marked with white.
Eugene Schott. Rosy lilac with lighter veinings, large white eye.
Eugene Danzanvilliers. Rosy lilac; fine large flowers.
Jean d’Arc. Pure white large flowers.
Leonard de Vinci. White, violet maroon center.
Molier. Salmon, flushed rose, deeper center.
M. Bulls. Salmon rose.
Neptune, Mauve tinted salmon.
Pantheon. Rosy salmon; very large.
P.Bonneton. Rose, deeper center.
Robur. Bright rose, deeper center; extra large.
Sylphide, White, striped purple.
‘The Pearl. Extra fine, pure white.
Virgo Marie. White, large and fine.
Wm. Robinson. Rosy salmon; extra large and fine- 0c. each, 12 for $1.00.
PHLOX SUBULATA—(Moss Pink),
White. A beautiful pure white form of the Com- mon Moss Pink, with deep shining-green foliage. It flowers so freely as to completely hide the foliage.
Rose Colored. The Common Moss Pink. Very free flowering; pinkish purple with darker center.
10c., $1.00 per doz.
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PERENNIAL SWEET PEA—(Lathyrus Latifolius).
Very ornamental climbing herbaceous plants, well adapted to grow on garden trellises, to cover walls, stumps, etc. Seldom out of bloom from June until
hard frost in Fall. A useful plant for cut flowers. 0c.
PLAT YCODON GRANDIFLORUM. (Chinese Bell-Flower.)
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A valuable perennial, forming a dense branching bush of upright habit, with neat foliage, and from middle of July until late September bearing a con- stant succession of handsome, large bell-shaped, deep blue and white flowers. Succeeds well in any ordi- nary soil. Strong flowering roots. 10c. 3 for 25c.
PLUMBAGO LARPENTAE,
A useful edging plant, bearing rich deep blue flowers, and continuing in bloom till frost. 20c.
SPIREA—(Meadow-Sweet).
Elegant, useful and ornamental plants with grace- ful foliage and sprays of feathery flowers; excellent for cutting.
Aruncus, Flowers white, in large branching spikes. 25c.
Japenica. One of the finest of hardy garden plants; when in flower the plants are from twelve to eighteen inches high. The flowers are white, borne on feathery-like spikes. It is extensively used for forcing for Winter flowers for florists. lic.
Filipendula. Pearly white flowers, fern-like foliage, fine for cutting. 20c.
Palmata. One of the handsomest of our herbaceous plants, and very hardy; beautiful palmate foliage, and a succession of showy flowers, deep crimson in color. 15c.
One of the most distinct and beautiful large
_| growing hardy perennials that has been introduced
in years, and one that should find a place in every garden. The.plant is a strong grower of fine branch- ing habit, bearing by the hundred, on long, graceful stems, beautiful double blossoms ofthe brightest gold- en yellow and as large as a Cactus Dahlia. Excellent for cut flowers, lasting well when cut. A plant that is easily managed, growing and blooming nice- ly with very little care and in almost any kind of soil: 20c. 3 for 50c.
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A tropical looking plant, with long nar- row leaves that re- main green the entire year. It throws up a strong flower stem in summer, three or four feet high, bearing a large spike of creamy white, bell-shaped
flowers, that retain their beauty - long Ntime; hardy. 20c.;
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TRITOMA UVARIA—(Flame Flower).
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We will send 25 hardy herbaceous plants, in fine assort- ment, our choice, 25 distinct kinds, for $2.50.
CHOICE HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS.
Our mail size shrubs are all strong, well-rooted, carefully planted in suitable positions they increase little further care.
For prices of large-sized shrubs, see HARDY AZALEAS.
The most gorgeous of all hardy shrubs; planted in beds on the lawn or in borders in front of taller grow- ing shrubs, they make a charming picture, and no choice collection of shrubbery is complete without a liberal share of these showy plants. The prevailing colors are orange, yellow, buff and pinkish red, ete., and when in full bloom in May are so brilliant as to make all other species of plants look dull in com- parison.
Mollis, A beautiful species from Japan, with large flowers of fine shape. The colors run through all the shades of orange, yellow and carmine. Fine bushy plants. Extra strong, well set with flower buds: or freight, each, $7.50 per doz.
50c.
by express 75c.
transplanted stock from the open ground. Once in size and beauty from year to year, and require but
The time of bloom of the different sorts extends over nearly the whole season.
price list in back part of Catalogue.
Ghent. The Ghent Hybild varieties possess a delightful perfume and comprise a good assortment ot colors. They rank among the very best of decorative plants for lawn or pleasure grounds, blos- soming during the months of May and June. Choice named varieties, well set with flower buds, by express or freight, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz.
&| ALMOND—(Double Flowering).
A desirable class of early flower- | ing shrubs.
7) Double White, 25c. Double Rose, 25c.
; BARBERRY,. Thunbergii. A very pretty variety from Japan; of dwarf graceful
habit; foliage small, changing to beautiful bright red early in fall: very showy. 20c.
Purple Leaved. Foliage and fruit of a violet purple color, very striking; fine for single specimens; also a desirable ornamental hedge plant. 5c.
ALTHEA—(Rose cf Sharon).
One of the most showy and beautiful flowering shrubs. The flowers are of large size, very double and full, and of various brilliant and striking colors. It blooms freely during August and September, when scarcely any other tree or shrub is in blossom.
Double Rose. Double White. 15c.
Double Variegated. Pink and white. Double Purrle,
The Banner. A fine striped variety white and deep rose. 1dc.
l5c.
l5c. lic. nicely marked
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TOTUS ALBA.
Totus Alba. A single pure white variety with fine large flowers. A free bloomer and a very showy variety. CLETHRA ALNIFOLIA. ldc.
Variegated Leaved. Leaves conspicuously margined creamy white; flowers double purple. 20c.
CYDONIA JAPONICA— (Japan Quince).
A desirable dense-growing shrub with dark green foliage and showy upright spikes of creamy white fragrant flowers. 20c.
CORCORUS JAPONICA—(Kerria).
A slender shrub four to five feet high, with beauti- ful yellow blossoms from July to October. dc. CORNUS ELEGANTISSIMA. (See page 128.)
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CALYCANTHUS—(Sweet Scented Shrub). Flowers purple, very
double and deliciously fra-
grant; remains in bloom
for a long time; very desir- able. 10c.
CORNUS.
% Elegantissima, A remark- ) able variety, with dark green foliage, margined with silver and red; wood dark red, retaining its color the entire year. A beautiful and attractive free-flowering shrub, en- tirely hardy. 35c.
Sanguinea. A strong grow- ing shrub, with clusters of fine white flowers, stem and branches turning blood red in winter. 15c.
A handsome, shapely, silver-leaved shrub, with ornamental reddish brown bark in winter; perfectly hardy and easy to grow. Bright yellow flowers in June on long stalks, but the greatest value of the shrub is in the fruit which is produced in the greatest abundance along the whole length of the branches; oval in shape and about one-half inch long; color, deep orange red, very showy and attractive. The
fruit is not only very ornamental, but has a sprightly, sharp, pleasant flavor, and makes a delicious sauce when cooked. One of the most valuable ornamental berry bearing shrubs, and should be largely planted. 20c., 6 for $1.00.
DAPHNE CNEORUM.
A beautiful, dwarf evergreen shrub bearing a profusion of bright pink flowers in May; very fra- grant. 35c.
EXOCHORDIA GRANDIFLORA.
A vigorous growing shrub, forming a neat, com- pact bush 10 to 12 feet high; can be trimmed into any desired shape. The flowers are borne in slender racemes of 8 to 10 florets each, on light and wiry branches that bend beneath their load of bloom just enough to be airy and graceful. It is perfectly hardy: flowers pure white. Very useful for cut flowers. 20c.
VIRIDISSIMA.
Leaves dark green, flowers bright yellow, very early in spring. A fine hardy shrub. 15c.
As elt 2 Est AE a ek eusta > 4 oe *,
Crenata, fl. pl. Flower double white tinged with pink, in racemes four or five inches long; one of our finest hardy shrubs. dc.
Candidissima, A very valuable variety of strong growth, producing its pure white double flowers in abundance, Ib5c.
Crenate Leaved, (Crenata.) Strong grower; pro- fuse bloomer; flowers pure white. 5c.
Wateri. A grand variety with very large flowers borne in large loose racemes; robust grower and very hardy. l5c.
Gracilis, (Slender branched.) A very desirable
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Flowers pure white. lic,
dwarf growing variety. valuable plant for Winter blooming.
HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS.
GOLDEN ELDER—(Sambucus Aurea).
A variety with beautiful golden yellow foliage. A valuable plant for producing contrast when planted with other shrubs. Should have full sun to give best effect. 20c.
HONEYSUCKLES—UPRIGHT.
Red Tartarian. Beautiful pink and rose colored, blos- soms in June. 1dc.
White Tartarian. Flowers white, blooms in May and June. L5c.
THHYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.
soil or situation. The flowers are in immense large panicles, creamy white when first open, changing to pure white when fully out, and turning pink and bronze with age. Commences to flower in July and remains in flower until November. The plant should be cut back each spring, fully one-half the past season’s growth, as the flowers are much finer treated in this way. For cemetery planting we know of nothing as desirable, and for large lawns should be planted in groups of a dozen to two dozen each. 1c. each, 50c. for 4; strong flowering plants 25c. each, 60c. for 3, $1.00 for 6; extra strong, by express, 40c. each, $1.00 for 3, $2.00 for 7.
LILACS.
Common. (Syringa Vulgaris.) The common pur- ple species and one of the best. 5c.
Common White. (S. Vulgaris Alba.) white, very fragrant, beautiful. 5c.
Persian, Of more slender growth and finer foliage than the common lilac. Flowers purple, in im. mense sized spikes. l5c.
Persian White. (S. Persica Alba.) Slender growth, fine, beautiful white flowers. 15c.
Flowers pure
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TREE LILAC—(Syringa Japonica),
A species from Japan, differing from all other lilacs in that it makes quite a large tree, 20 to 30 feet high, instead of growing in bush form as all other lilacs do. The foliage is large, very dark green, glossy and leathery. Flowers white, in immense clusters, 18 to 20 inches long, that stand erect above the foliage on stout stems. Perfectly hardy everywhere. It flowers about a month later than the common sorts, and when crowned with its huge masses of bloom it is a strik- ing and magnificent object. 35c.
PHILADELPHUS OR MOCK ORANGE.
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Aurea. (Golden Leaved Syringa.) A very pretty
plant of medium size, with golden yellow foliage.
It keeps its color the entire season, and will be
found valuable for creating pleasing and striking
contrasts with purple-leaved shrubs. 20c.
Cordata. Leaves heart-shaped; flowers large, pure white. dc.
Coronarius. A medium-sized shrub, bearing an abundance of white, sweet scented flowers, last of May. l5c.
Flore Pleno. A dwarf variety, with double cream- colored flowers. 1l5c.
Grandiflora, A large growing shrub: flowers snow white in great profusion; June to July. 5c.
KALMIA LATIFOLIA—(Calico Bush),
A beautiful native evergreen shrub, with shining foliage and dense clusters of white or pinkish-white flowers in June. 50c.
PRIVET OVALIFOLIUA—(California Privet).
A vigorous, hardy variety, of fine habit and foliage, nearly evergreen. Makes a desirable ornamental shrub as well as hedge. 10c. each, $2.50 for 50, $4.00 per hundred.
PRUNUS TRILOBA—(Double Flowering Plum).
A highly interesting and desirable addition to hardy shrubs; flowers semi-double, of a delicate pink, upwards of an inch in diameter, thickly set on the long slender branches; native of China; hardy. 25c.
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RHODODENDRON, OR ROSEBAY,
This, wherever known, is univer- sally acknowledged to be the most showy, magnificent, hardy evergreen shrub that grows. It will thrive in any good soil without any special preparation, and in the full blaze of the sun, but it is more luxuriant in good, well prepared- soil of leaf mould and muck and peat mixed, and in partial shade.
The broad, thick evergreen foliage with its glossy richness would alone entitle it to a place foremost in : the rank of evergreen shrubs, but when in June this
mass of luxuriant foliage is almost hidden by the Anthony Waterer.
magnificent array of beautiful flowers in clusters, it is simply grand.
A protection of leaves and brush during the first winter will be beneficial. The plants we offer are | strong and bushy, well set with flower buds, and will flower nicely the first year. Choice named sorts, 15 to 18 inches high, $1.25 each, $12.00 per doz. | pata strong, 2 feet and over, $1.50 each, $15.00 per | doz.
SPIREAS,
Beautiful shrubs of the easiest culture; very de- | sirable for shrubberies or the flower garden. Billardi. Rose-colored flowers in spikes. Bumalda. A very handsome Japanese species of |
dwarf, compact habit, that is covered during mid-
summer and autumn with a mass of lovely bright
rose-colored flowers. l5c.
ldc.
. . . ° Pall. Callosa Alba. A white flowering variety of dwarf}!
habit; very fine. L5c. Van Houtte. beautiful ornament for the lawn at any but when in flower it is a complete fountain of white bloom, the foliage hardly showing. Clus- ters of twenty to thirty flat white florets make up the raceme, and these clusters are set close along |
season,
The grandest of all the spires: it is a |
the drooping stems. Perfectly hardy, and an
=i 3 ~ | early bloomer. 15c., 8 for $1.00.
THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’'S CATALOGUE,
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER. A new crimson-flowered variety, one of the most beautiful of dwarf, flowering shrubs. It makes a low, compact bush, 15 to 18 inches high, and is covered nearly the whole growing season with large umbels of deep crimson flowers. Perfectly hardy, it makes a fine, com- pact plant for low clumps or for bedding purposes- Grown as a pot plant it is a fine plant for house decoration. 25c., 3 for 60ce.
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SPIREA—VAN HOUTTE.
HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS.
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‘Callosa Superba. Rosy white ; very free bloomer. 15c.
Prunifolia. A beautiful spirea; its flowers are like double, small white daisies; blooms
early. dc.
Reevesii, fl. pl. Double white flowers in clusters; very fine. dc.
VIBURNUM PLICATUM (Japan Snowball).
This Japanese variety of the old fashioned snow-ball is one of the most valuable of our ni hardy shrubs. It forms anQy@y erect, compact shrub six to Bos FM eight feet high; blooms in early ON June and for a long time is a solid mass of white, the plants ‘being completely covered from the ground to the top of the branches with large balls of flowers white as snow, oiten as many as 20 balls of flowers on a branch 18 inches long. ‘The foliage in early summer is an olive green turning to a § very dark green later in the 3 season. 25c.
VIBURNUM STERILIS—
SNOWBALL.
A well-known shrub, attains 4
the height of eight or ten feet;
produces its snowy-white flow- ers in large balls or masses in June. dc.
Beautiful shrubs that bloom in June and July. The flowers are produced in so great profusion as almost entirely to hide the foliage. They are very desirable for the border or for grouping, and also as specimen plants for the lawn.
McCHENRY Co., ILu., April 29, 1805.
-. Dear Sirs:—The plants I ordered arrived in good shape. Am much pleased with their nice fresh appearance and such nice large ones. I sincerely thank you for them, and the ‘pains and care you take to Have your plants reach your cus- tomers in good condition. Please accept my thanks for -gratis plants, I assure you I appreciate your liberality very amuch. Respectfully yours,
Mrs. DAvip H. PEASE.
VIBURNUM PLICATUM.
Candida. This is the very best of all the white flowered Wiegelas; a strong, upright, erect grow- er; flowers pure white and produced in great pro- fusion. lode.
Hortensis Floribundi. Deep rose-colored. 5c.
Rosea Nana Variegata. One of the most conspicu- ous shrubs that we cultivate; leaves beautifully margined creamy white; flowers pink. It is a dwarf grower and admirably adapted to small lawns or gardens. 1L5c.
Van Houtte. Deep crimson; very prolific. 15c.
Rosea. A beautiful shrub with rose-colored flowers in May and June. lac.
PURPLE FRINGE.
A beautiful, distinct, large shrub, much admired for its long feathery flower stalks, which give the tree the appearance of being covered with a cloud of smoke. ldc.
WHITE FRINGE.
A very showy shrub, with beautiful large glossy foliage and delicate fringe-like white flowers. 20c.
We will send 12 shrubs, 12 sorts, each labeled, our selection of varieties, for $1.00.
PUEBLO Co., CoLo., March 25, 1896. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,
Gentlemen—The plants you sent me by mail arrived in excellent condition. Never saw anything like it before, You certainly know how to send plants to have them reach customers in good order.
Respectfully yours, R. GREEN.
132 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
HARDY ORNAMENTAL CLIMBING VINES.
AKEBIA QUINATA,
A perfectly hardy, fast growing Japan vine, with magnificent foliage; pro- ducing flowers in large clus- ters of chocolate purple color, possessing a most de- licious perfume; unsur- passed for covering trellis- es and verandas, the foli- age never being attacked by insects. 5c,
BIGNONIA RADICANS. Trumpet Flower. A rapid growing climber, with
large scarlet, trumpet- shaped flowers. 20c. BIGNONIA. CLEMATIS,
A beautiful class of hardy climbers, many of the varieties with flowers 5 to 7 inches in diameter. Ex- cellent for pillars or trellises, or when used for bed- ding or running over rock work or an old tree or stump, they make an excellent show. They delight in a rich soil, a sunny situation, and are perfectly hardy.
Duchess of Edinburg. A free flowering double white variety with medium sized flowers.
Gipsy Queen, One of the finest of the dark purple varieties. A,strong grower and free bloomer.
Fairy Queen, Pale flesh with pink bar, fine large flower.
|Henryi, Fine, large, creamy white flowers. A strong grower and very hardy, one of the best of
| the white varieties; a perpetual bloomer.
Jackmanii, The flowers, when fully expanded, are
from four to six inches in diameter; intense violet
AMPELOPSIS. | purple, with a rich velvety appearance, distinctly Veitchti. (Boston Ivy). veined. It flowers continually from July until cut A beautiful, hardy off by frosts. climbing plant, — of
Japanese origin. This
is one of the finest climbers we have for covering walls, as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, covering it smoothly with overlapping leaves, which form a perfect mass of foli- age. The color is a fresh deep green in summer, changing to the brightest shade of crimson and yellow in Autumn. It is quite hardy, and becomes more popular every year. Strong plants 20c. each; three for 50c.; seven for $1.00; larger plants 30c. each; four for $1.00.
Quingefolia. (Virginia Creeper). A native vine of rapid growth, with large, luxuriant foliage, which in the Autumn takes on the most gorgeous color- ing. ldc.
JACKMANII. HENRYI. PANICULATA,
HARDY ORNAMENTAL VINES.
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Lady Caroline Neville. Fine flowers from six to seven inches in diameter. Color delicate blush white, with broad, purplish lilac band in the center of each sepal.
Mad. Baron Viellard. Flowers very large; light rose with lilac shadings; very distinct.
Ramona. A strong, rampant grower, and very hardy. A free and perpetual bloomer; flowers very large; color, a deep sky blue.
Viticella Kermisinus. A splendid variety of the utmost profusion of bloom; flowers of medium size and of bright wine-red color, without a touch of purple. A strong, free grower.
Unless noted, 50c. each; 3 varieties, our choice, $1.25; 6 varieties, $2.50.
Extra strong, three-year old plants of the following varieties:
Duchess of Edinburg.
Henryi.
Lady C. Neville.
Gipsy Queen.
Jackmanii.
Ramona.
Viticella Kermisinus.
75c. each; 3 varieties $2.00
Clematis Coccinea. A very handsome hardy climber, bearing thick, bell-shaped flowers of a bright coral red color; blooms with wonderful profusion from June until frost. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Clematis Virginica. (American White.) A very rapid growing and hardy plant; seeds furnished with long, plumose, downy tufts; flowers small, white. 25c.
Clematis Flamula. A rapid growing variety, with small, white, sweet-scented flowers. 25c.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA. (New Sweet-Scented Japan Clematis.)
One of the finest additions to our list of hardy climbers that has been made in years. A vine of very rapid growth, quickly covering trellises and arbors with handsome, clean, glossy green foliage. The flowers are of medium size, pure white, borne in immense sheets, and of a most delicious and pene- trating fragrance. These flowers appear in Septem- ber, at a season when very few other vines are in bloom. The extreme rapidity of its growth, the showy foliage, beautiful and fragrant flowers borne so very freely, and its late blooming nature, united with an entire hardihood, serve to make this one of the very choicest of recent introductions. 20c., 6 for
#1002 extra strong two-year old plants 30c., 4 for 1.00.
CINNAMON VINE.
A magnificent hardy vine of rapid growth, with very large heart-shaped leaves and brownish flowers, resembling a miniature pipe; splendid for arch-ways or verandas. 35c.
DUTCHMAN’S PIPE—(Aristolochia Sipho).
A fine hardy climber, and well known in some parts of the country as Chinese Yam. The tubers grow very large, and are edible, like a sweet potato. The vine is a beautiful rapid grower, producing sweet- scented flowers. 10c., 75c. per doz.
HONEYSUCKLES.
Aurea Reticulata. A variety with beautifully varie- gated foliage; leaves netted and veined with clear yellow; flowers yellow and fragrant. 10c.
Chinese Twining, Blooms at intervals through the summer, and retains its foliage late in~- winter. Flowers nearly white, quite distinct. 10c.
Halfeana. Color, white, changing to yellow; very fragrant; blooms from June to November. 10c.
Monthly Fragrant. A fine rapid growing variety ; flowers large and very fragrant; color red and yel- low; a constant bloomer. 15c.
ldc.
DUTCHMAN'S PIPE.
WISTERIA.
This is one of the most popular of our hardy vines, growing very rapidly, climbing to height of fifty feet or more; when in bloom is truly magnificent. It flowers in early spring, in long drooping racemes, resembling in size and shape a bunch of grapes. Chinese. (Sinensis.) Flowers in clusters; pale blue;
sometimes gives a second crop of flowers in the
fall. 20c.
Sinensis Alba. Flowers borne in long drooping clus- ters, as in the blue variety; pure white in color, making a most striking and elegant contrast. 35c.
We will send 12 climbing vines, each labeled, cur
| selection of varieties, for $1.00.
134 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
Fruit Crees, Grape Vines, Small Fruits, Etc.
OF SUITABLE SIZE, TO BE FORWARDED BY MAIL, TERMS NET CASH. NO PREMIUM OR DISCOUNT ALLOWED.
All one-year trees and vines, finely rooted, cut back suitable for mailing, guaranteed to reach you in good condition, with proper treatment are almost certain to live and do well. Those wishing to plant small lots, to make small investment, to save freight or express charges on long distance shipments, to plant young thrifty stock and train according to their own requirements, will find this size admirably suited to their needs.
If ordered sent by mail, postage paid by us; if by express or freight, charges paid by purchaser, but larger stock will be supplied. If out of varieties ordered, others of equal merit will be sent when it can be done, unless “‘No Substitution” is written on order.
All goods are guaranteed to reach you in good condition; mistakes, if made, will be promptly recti- fied; examine and count on receipt and notify us at once should there be any errors or damaged stock. This guarantee will not hold good unless above requirement is complied with.
From the immense stocks stored in our frost-proof cellars, shipments can be made at any time to suit the planting requirements of customers in any locality.
PRICE LIST. Parties wishing trees, etc., of larger size or in large quantities by express or freight, are referred to price list following fruit descriptions.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE No. J. One ofthe finest catalogues published, containing 96 pages and 3 colored plates, giving full descriptions of Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Small fruits, Grapevines, Shrubs, Roses, etc., directions for planting, etc., will be mailed on receipt of 10c.
Our Special Low-Priced Dollar Collections,
For $1.00 we will send any one of the following Collections, Postage Paid:
Unless named in collections, choice of varieties must be left with us. Everything will be plainly labeled, and nothing but strong, well-rooted one-year stock sent. When ordering, name the number of collection only. $1.00 each.
Set No. 32— 5 Apples, 1 each, Bismarck, Green-|Set No. 46—20 Currants, 5 each La Versailles,
ville, Boiken, Hyde’s King and Cherry, Fay’s Prolific and White
Sutton’s Beauty. Grape. Set No. 33— 4 Pear trees and 4 Apple trees, all} Set No. 47—10 each Wm. Belt, Brandy Wine, different. Marshall and Splendid Straw-
Set No. 34— 3 Cherry trees and 3 Pear trees, all berries. different. Set No. 48—70 Strawberry Planks, ae cling ; By) “ ince, J , : imbrell, reenville, ayton, Set No. 35— 2 Fe et Apple, Peach Parker Basle Meaiieea Hee
Ward Beecher. Set No. 49— 2 Grape Vines, 2 Currents, 5 Raspber- ries, 5 Blackberries and 2 Goose-
Set No. 36— 4 New Plums, 1 each of Tagte, Red June, Wickson and Milton.
Set No. 37.— 6 Japan Plums, 2 each of Abundance, REecinSs : Burbank and MIC Sopot Set No. 50— 5 Sweet, 1 Spanish and 1 Japan Chest- Set No. 38— 2 each Harris, Royal and Moorpark nut, 1 English Filbert, 1 Japan Wal- Apricot, 1 Nectarine. nut, 1 Hickory. - Set No. 39— 5 Peach and 3 Plum, all different. Set No. 51—30 Sweet, 1 Japan or Giant, and 1 Span- Set No. 40— 1 each Fitzgerald, Triumph, Sneed, ish Chestnut. Greensboro and Bokara Peach. Set No. 52— 1 Norway Spruce, 1 American, 1 Ho- Set No. 41—12 Grape Vines, 2 each of Wyoming, vey’s Golden and 1 Pyramidal Concord, Ulster, Pocklington, Arbor Vite, 1 Irish Juniper and 1 Worden and Niagara. Retinospora.
Set No. 42— 1 each Early Ohio, Brilliant, Green |Set No. 538—12 Gooseberries, 5 Downing, 5 Hough- Mountain and Colerain Grapes. ton and 2 Smith's Improved.
Set No. 43— 1 each Poughkeepsie, Woodruff, Dia-|Set No. 54—10 Lucretia Dewberries and 20 Black- mond, F. B. Hayes, Moyer, berries, 5 each Erie, Agawam, Moore’s Early and Worden Grape Kittatinny and Ancient Briton. Vines. ‘ Set No. 55— 1 Logan Berry, 2 each Golden May-
Set No, 44—42 Raspberries, 6 each Kansas, Gregg, berry and Strawberry-raspberry. Eureka, Palmer’s Cuthbert, Shaf-| Set No. 56— New Raspberries, 2 each Gault Per- fer’s and Golden Queen. petual, Columbian, Loudon, Mil-
| lers and Kenyon.
; $] Early Harvest. Medium, pale yellow: tender, juicy.
Those starred* are the Russian and hardier kinds. | Golden Sweet. Large, pale yellow, very sweet. SUMMER Keswick Codlin, Large, pale yellow, pleasant.
*Early Colton, Medium, yellowish white, abundant *Red Astrachan. Large, beautiful deep crimson. annual bearer, ripens before Early Harvest. Sweet Bough. Large, pale yellow, tender, sweet.
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FRUITS—GENERAL COLLECTION. 135
Sops of Wine. Medium, dark crimson. *Tetofsky. Medium, yellow, striped red, acid. Western Beauty. (Summer Rambo.)
*Yellow Transparent, Earliest and best; white tender, juicy, sprightly, sub-acid.
AUTUMN.
Autumn Strawberry. Tender, juicy, productive.
*Alexander (Emperor Alexander, Russian Emperor, etc.) A large, beautiful red apple.
*Duchess of Oldenberg. Good size, yellow, streaked red, juicy, rich, sub-acid, productive.
Fall Pippin. Very large, yellow, rich, aromatic.
Gravenstein. Large, stripe, fine quality.
*Haas. Good size, striped, juicy, sub-acid.
Maiden’s Blush. Large, beautiful, blush cheek.
Manson Sweet. Good size, yellow, red cheek.
Pumpkin Sweet. Large, yellowish russet, rich.
Rambo. Medium, yellow, streaked red.
*Red Bietigheimer. Large, yellow shaded red; flesh white, juicy, with a brisk sub-acid flavor. Sept.
WINTER. Ben Davis. Large, handsome, striped, valuable. Baldwin. Large, bright red, crisp, juicy, rich. *Boiken, A handsome Austrian variety. Trees in
Western New York this year produced their fifth consecutive crop of smooth clean fruit. Tree
Bismarck, A New Zealand production introduced into Europe through a German Aboreteum. Has been tested in Germany, Russia, France, England, Canada and United States, and is making a won- derful record for high quality, hardiness and espec-
*Bottle Greening.
*Babbitt
Dominie
hardy with thick, heavy perfect foliage, well adapted to resist all atmospheric changes. Fruit medium to large, yellow, sometimes with red cheek, un- excelled as a fine cooking fruit, a late keeper at its best in April or May. 15c., 8 for $1.00. Medium, yellow shaded crimson, sub-acid, almost melting.
*Belle de Boskoop. Large, yellow, shaded red, crisp,
tender, juicy.
(Western Baldwin) Large, roundish,
deep red; fine grained, juicy, crisp, rich, fine acid.
(Winter Rambo.) Large, greenish yel-
low striped red.
Danver’s Winter Sweet. Medium, yellow.
*Fameuse, Medium, deep crimson, flesh white.
Faliawater. Large, yellowish green, productive.
*Grimes’ Golden, quality, very productive.
Golden Russet, Medium, dull russet, crisp, juicy.
*Gano, An improved Ben Davis, nearly covered with
deep dark red.
*Gideon. Vigorous, early and prolific bearer.
ially earliness of fruiting: two-year trees seldom faii to produce fruit; one prominent firm claiming eight apples on a one year graft. Said to be extremely hardy and productive and to succeed in hot climates. Unless prominent horticulturists are deceived it is a valuable introduction succeed- ing wherever apples will grow and entirely new in its remarkable quality of producing crops on young trees. Tree is of stocky short growth. Ow- ing to its fruit producing habit when only one or two years old, has been largely grown in pots for decorative purposes. Fruit golden yellow, large and handsome; flesh tender, pleasant, sub-acid, distinct delicious flavor, unequalled for dessert and superior for cooking. Will keep into March. 35c., 3 for $1.00.
Me- dium golden yellow; fine, juicy, sub-acid.
Good size, yellow, of highest | Hubbardston. Large, red striped, tender, juicy. Hyde’s King, Large to very large; handsome yellow~
ish green; good quality; a remarkable keeper; time of keeping, all the year round. 30c.; $1.00 for 4.
136 GREENVILLE. Greenville. (Downing’s Winter Maiden Blush.) A
seedling of the old well known fall Maiden Blush which it resembles in quality, size and productive- ness; possessing all the good points that have made its parents so popular. Originated in 1874; it has proven a healthy free growing tree, productive and annual bearer. Is being largely planted for commercial orchards where best known. Fruit large, light waxen yellow with red cheek, flesh crisp, tender, juicy, mild sub-acid flavor. Season December to April; has been kept in ordinary cellar until June. A valuable sort, one of the best of recent introductions. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Jonathan, Medium red, extra quality.
King. Large, striped, productive.
“Longfield. Large, striped, rich, sub-acid; free grow- er, early and abundant bearer.
Loy. Large, yellow shaded red; best quality, Jong keeper, early and annual bearer.
Mann. Medium to large, yellow, mild, sub-acid.
“Northwestern Greening. Hardy, yellow; rich, of good size, extra long keeper.
Northern Spy. Large, striped, mild, sub-acid and tender, with a rich, delicious flavor.
*Ontario, Large, yellow, nearly covered with bright red; juicy, sub-acid, fine.
Paradise Winter Sweet. Large, excellent.
*Peter. Resembles Wealthy in size and color, 4 to 6 weeks later. Perfectly hardy.
*Pewaukee, Medium size, bright yellow, splashed red; sub-acid, with rich, aromatic flavor.
*Rolfe. Originated in Maine. Vigorous grower, annual bearer; handsome red on yellow ground. Flesh yellowish, crisp, juicy, slightly sub-acid. Splendid for cooking and good for eating.
Rhode Island Greening. Large. greenish yellow, ten- der, juicy, rich acid.
Rawles’ Janet. Medium; yellow, striped with red, rich, crisp and juicy; a long keeper.
Sutton Beauty, Medium to large, roundish handsome, waxen yellow striped crimson, flesh tender, juicy, sub-acid, good quality, keeps well. Tree a free grower and productive. Has given highest satis- faction wherever planted, is one of the most beauti- ful and valuable apples. 15c., 8 for $1.00.
*Salome. Long keeper, annual bearer, medium and uniform size; good quality. Shannon. Large, yellow, rather coarse, juicy, mild, tender, sub-acid. *Scott Winter. Hardy and vigorous; bright red; crisp,
spicy and of a brisk acidity; long keeper.
Stark. Large, striped light and red.
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leiatanSaeeen Medium, yellow and red, rich.
| Twenty Ounce. Very large, yellow, striped red.
Wagener. Good size, deep red in the sun; flesh firm, sub-acid, excellent.
White Pippin. Large, pale yellow, when ripe flesh white, tender, with a rich sub-acid flavor.
*Wealthy. Large, red, sub-acid productive.
*Walbridge. Medium, handsome, striped red.
“Wolf River. Large, handsome; yellow shaded and striped red, juicy, pleasant spicy flavor.
Unless noted, 0c. each; $1.00 for 12, 6 sorts your
choice; or 14 Trees, 7 sorts our choice.
APPLES—CRAB.
Perfectly hardy, succeed everywhere, early and annual bearers, productive and ornamental. Hyslop. Large, deep crimson; one of the most beau-~ tiful of crabs; very popular. October to January. Martha, Beautiful glossy yellow, shaded bright red, good size; mild clear tart. October.
Montreal Beauty. Large, bright yellow, shaded rich red, firm, acid; very good. October to November.
Powers’ Large. Waxen white, shaded and striped with crimson, fine for cooking. October.
Transcendant. Immensely productive, bright red, one of the most popular. September and October.
Van Wyck Sweet, Large, yellow, shaded light red, sweet and tender. October and November.
Whitney. One of the largest, glossy green, splashed carmine, firm, juicy, pleasant, great bearer; excel- lent for cider. August.
Yellow Siberian. Large, beautiful golden yellow.
September and October.
15c. each, 0 for $1.00. PEARS—STANDARD AND DWARF,
All can be supplied as standards, and all starred can also be supplied as dwarf at same prices as standards.
SUMMER.
*Bartlett. Large, buttery, juicy, high-flavored, great bearer; very popular. August and September. *Clapps’ Favorite. Very large, yellow and dull red,
with russet specks, melting, rich. August. Doyenne d’Ete. A beautiful small pear, of delicious flavor, hardy and productive. Early August. *Lawson. (Comet). Fruit large for so early a pear; a good shipper; of brilliant crimson color on yel- low ground. July and August. *Margaret. Medium: greenish yellow, with red cheek, melting, juicy, vinous, best quality. August. Madeline. Medium, yellowish green; very juicy, sweet; a fair grower and productive. August. Souvenir du Congress, Large, resembles Bartlett, handsome yellow, bright red cheek. August and September. > *Tyson. Medium, melting, juicy, sweet, good, Au- gust. “Wilder. Small to medium, bell-shaped, yellow ground, shaded carmine, flesh whitish yellow, fine
grained, tender, sub-acid. Vigorous grower, early —
and annual bearer, very productive, good quality. One of the best early varieties. Ey. Aug. *Koonce. A strong, upright grower; hardy; has pro- duced crops when all other varieties were killed by frost. Fruit medium, yellow with carmine cheek, ripens with the earliest, does not rot at the
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Belle Lucrative. Fine large fruit; melting and delici- ous; productive. Sept. and Oct.
Buffum. Medium size, yellow; buttery, sweet and excellent. Sept. and Oct.
*Clairgeau. Its large size, early bearing, productive- ness and great beauty make this one of the most valuable market sorts. Oct. and Nov.
*Flemish Beauty. Large, juicy, rich; one of the hardi- est and most popular. Sept. and Oct.
Garber. One of the Japan Hybrids; earlier and larger than Keiffer; hardy, productive, early bearer; excellent for canning. Sept. and Oct.
*Howell. Large, yellow, with red cheek, rich, sweet, melting, early bearer, productive. Sept. and Oct.
Japan Golden Russett. Bears enormously every season, having no off years; its fruit hangs in great clus- ters, and should be thinned out; foliage thick and leathery, which enables the tree to endure drouth well; and it bears where other varieties cannot exist; has never been affected by blight or insect enemies. Fruit handsome, flat or apple shape, golden russet color, good for culinary purposes. Makes a handsome tree with large velvety dark green leaves, changing to brilliant crimson in fall.
KOONCE. Sept. and Oct. - 30c., 4 for $1.00.
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*Idaho. Strong vigorous growth, as hardy or hardier than Flemish Beauty, very productive, large size, long keeper, and carries well to market. Excel- lent quality. Ripens a month later than Bartlett. Large and handsome, core very small, many en- tirely seedless; skin golden yellow, with russety spots; flesh white, exceedingly fine grained, very tender and buttery, with a rich subdued acid flavor. Even when dead ripe it makes no approach to in- sipidity. Sept. and Oct.
Keiffer. Though not of best quality, properly ripened it is a fair dessert fruit, and one of the best for canning or preserving. Its large size, handsome appearance, and remarkable keeping and shipping
ANJOU. ~ qualities make it exceedingly profitable for market; *Anjou. Large, buttery, melting, rich, vinous.. The] should always be ripened in the house. Tree a best late fall and early winter variety. Oct. to Jan.| very vigorous grower, nearest blight proof of any
good pear, wonderfully prolific, and commences
* 7 = o 1 r ich W1Wicv xcel- 5 Angouleme, Very large, buttery, rich, juicy, excel Bean aietepraiceniy einen tO eh earideNow?
lent. It succeeds to perfection, and is the most & ‘ : ‘ ; popular market variety as a dwarf. Oct. and Noy. | *Louise Bonne. Good size, greenish yellow, with a
o c PT 4 Pe Cp atiar Scopel) Good Sizes Baxdy. bright cheek. Sept. and Oct. 29 Wit vigorous and productive; of highest quality. rich Le Conte. Resembles the Bartlett in fruit and time and well-flavored: high color, handsome. A cross, ©! Tipening. Very profitable at the South. Sept. between two of the oldest and best varieties, com- | Sheldon. Good size, yellow, with a richly shaded bining the best qualities of each. Sept. and Oct. | cheek, melting, juicy, vinous, perfumed. Oct.
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*Seckel. Small, yellowish brown, red cheek, sweet, juicy, melting, buttery; best. Sept. and Oct.
*Vermont Beauty. A beautiful seedling from Lake Champlain. Tree hardy; vigorous grower, early and abundant bearer. Fruit medium size, bright yellow with dark red cheek, flesh melting, rich, juicy, aromatic of best quality. Ripens a little later than Seckel, and excels it in size and beauty. One of the best of recent introductions and pro- mises to stand at the head of fall varieties. Oct.
WINTER. Bordeaux. Large size, long keeper; melting, juicy,
rich. Dec. to Mar. *Easter, Large, yellow with red cheek; fine quality. Dec. to Feb.
*Lawrence, Rather large, yellow, with brown dots, melting, pleasant, aromatic. Nov. and Dec.
Feb.
cate perfume. to Mar.
LINCOLN CORELESS.
*Lincoln Coreless, Trees are good growers with large healthy foliage, hardy and free from disease. Fruit is all solid meat, usually no core or seeds; very large, sometimes weighing over a pound. When ripe, is high colored and handsome, flesh rich yel- low, juicy and aromatic. Claimed to be the best shipper, of the best quality, and the largest, hand- somest and latest of winter pears. 40c., 3 for $1.00. Dec. to Mar.
THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
“Mt. Vernon, Fair size, light russet, reddish in the sun, Juicy, aromatic. Nov. and Dec.
Unless noted, 25c, each; $1.00 for 5,
One each, Koonce, Columbia, Vermont Beauty and Lincoln Coreless for $1,00; 3 each for $2.65.
CHERRIES,
Hearts and Bigarreaus (which are starred) are va-~ rieties of rapid growth with large, glossy leaves, forming fine, pyramid-shaped heads, and producing large crops of luscious sweet fruit. Dukes and Mo- rellos generally produce acid fruit, do not attain so large a size, are well adapted for Dwarfs or Pyramids, are hardier and better adapted for shipping to market. *Black Eagle. Large, tender, juicy, rich. July. *Black Tartarian, Very large, black, juicy,
excellent, productive. Last June.
Dyehouse. A very early and sure bearer; ripens a week before Early Richmond. June.
rich.
Empress Eugenie, Large, dark red, juicy, rich. Tree robust and productive. July. *Elton, Large, pale yellow, fine flavor. June.
EARLY RICHMOND.
| Early Richmond. Medium, dark red, melting, juicy, sprightly, rich, acid; best. June.
English Morello, Fair size, blackish red, rich, acid, juicy, good, August.
*Gov. Wood. Large, light red, juicy, rich, delicious. Tree, healthy and productive. June.
Lutovka. A Russian sort; one of the most promising of the late sour varieties and worthy of extended trial; is succeeding finely in the west. We give description from New York Exp. station report:
| “The tree is of the Morello type, a vigorous grow- |er, young branches rather slender; fruit firm, good | quality, sprightly acid, as large as English Morello or larger, more nearly round, very similar to that | variety in color, but the flesh is nor so dark; clings tenaciously to the long stem. So far as tested here the tree has proved to be very productive, ripening its fruit as late as or later than the Enelish Morello.” 30c., 4 for $1.00.
Louis Phillippe. Large, dark red,
sprightly, mild acid; stone smal!
black,
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Large Montmorency. days later than Early Richmond. Last June.
Late Duke. Large, light red, late. July.
Montmorency Ordinaire, Large, red, acid, exceedingly productive. Last June.
May Duke, Large, red, juicy, rich. June.
*Napoleon. Large, pale yellow or red; firm, juicy, sweet and productive. July.
*Ohio Beauty. Large, light ground nearly covered with red; tender, brisk, juicy. June.
Olivet. Large, globular; a shiny, deep red sort; ten- der, rich and vinous. Middle of June.
Ostheim. (Russian.) Slender grower, very hardy. Of good size and quality; productive. June.
Ostheimer. many, claimed superior to both Wragg and Eng- lish Morello. Large, heart shaped, nearly black when ripe, juicy and rich; not as acid as English Morello; fine for dessert and kitchen use; unsur- passed for market. Blooms late; one of, if noi the most productive variety; commencing to fruit on young trees and producing annually heavy
crops. 30c.; $1.00 for 4.
*Rockport. Large, pale amber, light red in sun, sweet, good. Tree, erect; beautiful. June.
Reine Hortense. Large, bright red, juicy. July. *Schmidt. Immense size, deep black, flesh dark, tender, very juicy, fine flavor; productive. July.
*Toronto. A blacl variety that is steadily growing in popularity where known. Large, firm, good quality, regular annual bearer.
Viadimir. One of the hardiest Cherries known, native of North Central Russia, where it is grown in immense quanties. Trees very hardy, strong
30c.,
WINDSOR,
*Windsor, Fruit large, liver- colored, distinct, flesh re- markably firm and of fine quality. Tree, hardy and prolific. A valuable late variety. July.
A perfectly hardy late variety from Ger- |
Large, red productive, ten] Wragg. Very hardy, vigorous and productive, me-
dium, dark purple, fine quality. July. *Yellow Spanish, Large, yellow and red. June. Unless noted, 25c, each; 5 for $1.00. One each Lutovka, Ostheimer, Vladimir, Toronto and Windsor for $1.15; 3 each for $3.00.
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Improved Dwarf. From the mountains of Colorado. Hardy as a Wyoming sage-bush. With its deep green willow-like leaves, mass of pure white flowers in spring and a load of fruit in summer; it is well worth cultivation for an ornamental shrub. Makes a bush 4 or 5 feet high, usually fruiting in two years, producing large quantities of jet black fruit about the size of English Morello, and ripening after all other cherries are gone. l5c. 4 for 50c.
PLUMS.
Archduke. A large, black and very prolific variety, valuable addition to late varieties for home use or market. Early October.
Bradshaw. Large, dark red, flesh green, juicy, pro- ductive, fine for market. August.
Beauty of Naples. Medium to large; color, greenish- yellow, somewhat striped; excellent quality; hardy; a strong grower and good bearer. Sept.
Czat. The largest purple plum, rich and good; very productive; tree hardy; a robust grower. Aug.
Duane, Large, reddish purple; handsome, juicy and
good. Sept.
Field. Tree an upright, strong grower, early and abundant bearer. Fruit large, oval, reddish. Seed- ling of the Bradshaw, which it resembles, but is ten days earlier. A very valuable variety. Aug. 30c., 4 for $1.00.
French Damson, Hardy, annual bearer, productive. Fruit medium, dark copper color, with a rich bloom. The best of the Damsons. 35c., 3 for $1.00.
Giant Prune. One of Luther Burbank’s productions. The largest prune known, fruit averaging 1% to 2 ounces each, retaining the good qualities of the smaller varieties. Its unequalled size, handsome appearance, rare keeping qualities and great pro- ductivesness, will undoubtedly place it at the head of market and shipping prunes. 35c.
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German Prune. Large, dark purple, good. for drying. Sept.
Genii. Large, bluish purple, flesh yellowish green, rather coarse; sweet, pleasant. One of the best market varieties. Sept.
Grand Duke, Color of Bradshaw; fruit very large, of fine quality, free from rot; very productive. The best late variety for either home garden or market. Oct. 30c., 4 for $1.00.
Gen. Hand. Very large; golden yellow, sweet and juicy. Sept.
Italian Prune. Good size, purple, juicy, delicious, fine for drying. Sept.
Imperial Gage. Large, pale green, juicy, sweet, rich and excellent. Aug.
Lombard, Medium, violet red, juicy, good, hardy and productive, the leading market variety. Aug.
Lincoln, Reddish purple, bright, showy and attract- ive; flesh light yellow, juicy, sweet and luscious, parting freely from the stone; very large, extra fine quality, wonderfully prolific. Claimed to be a seedling of Green Gage. Aug. 30c., $1.00 for 4.
McLaughlin, Large, yellow, firm, juicy and pro- ductive; highest quality. Aug.
Niagara. A large reddish purple plum, resembling Bradshaw in tree and fruit; vigorous and produc- tive. Aug.
Pond. A magnificent plum, red, changing to violet; one of the most attractive. Sept.
Pissardi or Purple Leaved. A small sized tree with very dark, rich purple leaves, carrying their color through the season; the most desirable purple leaf, tree or shrub for ornamental planting, and should be in all collections. Flowers single, white, fruit small, red, of good quality.
Prince of Wales. Round; reddish purple; tree very hardy and a great bearer. Sept.
Peters’ Yellow Gage. Large, oval, bright yellow, rich and juicy, fine quality. A good grower. Sept.
Very large,
Esteemed
greenish, fine flavor.
Tatge. Originated at Belle Plain, lowa, about twenty- }
five years ago; has stood the winters unharmed; trees planted over twenty years ago are still in bearing. Evidently a seedling of the Lombard; is larger, rounder, of darker color and finer quality than that variety. Claimed in Iowa the most pro- ductive and longest-lived plum known. Believe this will prove a valuable and profitable variety in all plum sections. 35c., 3 for $1.00.
_ Shippers’ Pride. Large, dark purple, very showy, olten measuring two inches in diameter; fine, juicy and sweet. Sept.
Smith’s Orleans, Large, reddish, flesh firm, yellow, juicy and rich. Aug. and Sept.
Shropshire Damson. Medium, dark purple, very pro- ductive; best for preserving. Oct.
Stanton. Tree an upright, vigorous grower. Fruit medium size, dark purple with red bloom; flesh yellow, rich, sugary, excellent quality; very pro-
lifie: Oct: “35e%)3' for S100) Yellow Egg. Very large, egg-shaped, productive;
excellent for cooking. Aug. Yellow Gage. Above medium, deep yellow; flesh yellow, rich, melting and sweet; productive. Aug.
Unless noted, 25c. each, $1.00 for 5. JAPAN OR ORIENTAL PLUMS,
The older varieties have now been well tested and are succeeding even in many places where the Euro- pean varieties cannot be depended on. They unite size, beauty and productiveness. Trees are orna- mental, with rich, light green foliage and attractive bloom; wonderfully productive, and come into bear- ing at the age of two or three years. Flesh firm and meaty; will keep for a long time in excellent con- dition.
“Altogether the Japanese Plums constitute the most important type of fruit introduced into North America during the last quarter of a century, and they should receive careful tests in all parts of the country.’—L,. H. Bailey, Cornell University, Ithaca, aN.
Abundance (Botan). Beautiful lemon yellow ground, nearly overspread with bright cherry and with a heavy bloom; large to very large, oblong, tapering to the point like Wild Goose; flesh orange yellow, melting, rich and highly perfumed. Abundant and annual bearer. Tree a vigorous upright grower. Has been thoroughly tested and is highly recommended. Aug.
Burbank. Very similar to Abundance, but of deeper color and ripening later in the season. The fruit is large, nearly globular, clear cherry red with a thin lilac bloom: flesh a deep yellow, very sweet, with a peculiar and agreeable flavor. The tree isa vigorous grower, with large and broad leaves; usually begins to bear second year after trans- planting. Aug.
Berckman’s. “True Sweet Botan.) One of the best, medium size (larger if thinned), obtuse conical,
| deep blood red if ripened in sun; very sweet, mod- erately juicy, excellent quality. Ripens with Abun-
dance or a little before. Aug.
|Chabot. Medium to large (size of Burbank), cherry
| red, flesh yellow, sweet, of excellent quality; very
| prolific; an excellent plum. Early September.
} 30c., $1.00 for 4.
Kelsey. Fruit large to very large, heart-shaped, rich, yellow, nearly overspread with light red, with a lovely delicate bloom; flesh firm and melting, with
| remarkably small pit. Tree tender, not hardy in
| the North. Last Aug.
/Ogon. Medium size, clear lemon yellow, with light bloom; flesh thick, meaty, dry, firm, freestone, long keeper, second quality; excellent for canning; moderately productive. Aug. ‘
|Red June. Rapidly taking front rank as one of the best Japanese varieties. Prof. Bailey says: “By
| all odds the best Japanese Plum, ripening before
Abundance.” Tree upright, vigorous, hardy and
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productive. Fruit medium to large, deep ver- | Pottawattamie. A strong, vigorous grower, hardy and milion red, with handsome bloom; flesh light an immense bearer; fruit large, yellow ground lemon yellow, firm, slightly sub-acid, pleasant overspread with pink and white dots. Aug. quality. Ripens after Willard, a week earlier than Abundance. Aug. 30c., $1.00 for 4.
Simoni. (Apricot Plum.) Fruit, bright red, flat; flesh apricot yellow, firm, with a peculiar aromatic flavor not found in any other plum; of little value only as a novelty. Sept.
Satsuma. (Blood.) Large, globular with sharp point. Color, purple and red with blue bloom; flesh firm, juicy, dark red or blood color, fine quality; pit very small. Hardy and vigorous grower; is succeeding well in most sections. Aug.
Willard. One of the imported Japanese varieties, ripening a month before Abundance. When ripe is dark red bordering on purple; a long keeper, not inclined to decay; carries to market well. _ Tree a vigorous grower; very hardy and productive. | Quality not as good as most of the Japan varieties. Largely, planted on account of its extreme earli- ness. July.
Milton. Rather large, roundish obiong, dark, red, skin thin, flesh firm, good quality; the earliest plum in the world. Ripens in lowa three weeks earlier than Wild Goose. Will prove a great boon to fruit growers when fully known. Its large size, good quality and extreme earliness makes it a very valuable plum. A strong grower and very produc- tive. 35c., $1.00 for 3.
Robinson. One of the most profitable market varie- ties. Very vigorous and productive. Skin yellow, nearly covered with light red, showy, ripens early.
Wickson. Originated by Mr. Burbank, who says: “Among the many thousand Japan Plums I have fruited, so far this one stands pre-eminent 1n its |
| Weaver, Large, purple, with a blue bloom, very prolific, a constant and regular bearer and of good quality. Tree very hardy. Aug.
rare combination of good qualities. A sturdy, |
jucti fault. | Wild G Fruit medi 1 with blue bl upright grower, productive almost to a fault. | W1 oose. ruit medium, red with blue bloom, Fruit remarkably handsome, deep maroon red, flesh juicy and sweet. July.
covered with white bloom; stone small; Hest nae| Wolke Vigorous grower, hardy and becoming very texture, firm, sugary and delicious. xcellent | popular. Perfect freestone, large size; immensely keeper and shipper; will keep two weeks after | productive. Aug.
ripening. Specimens sent us from California were | - ‘ received in excellent condition. 35c., 3 for $1.00. | Unless noted; 25c, each; 5 for $1.00. | NECTARINES,
Yosebe. Ripens earlier than Willard, medium size, Boston, Large, deep, yellow, with a bright blush
round; deep purple-red; pit small and free; blooms |
pate ey and eran eS EAE es and mottlings of red; sweet and a peculiar flavor; Ee cee Neb Grd TOL OmDestsdheny: Me CD freestone; the largest and most beautiful variety known; hardy and productive. Sept.
$1.00 for 4. ° Yellow Japan. Tree a strong vigorous grower and : ( ; ane Ee adder. Fruit, large, round, yellow skin Downton. Large, pale greenish yellow with purplish
and flesh, of fine quality. Ripens aiter Satsuma. red cheek; flesh pale green, red at the stone; quality ine. Sige fever $1.00 2 very fine, melting, rich, sweet and excellent. Aug. D>: £ *y oVUVe
Unless noted; 20c. each; 6 for $1.00. 30c. each; $1.00 for 4. RUSSIAN APRICOTS, IMPROVED NATIVE PLUMS.
These are quite distinct from the European varie- That thrive admirably budded on peach stock. ties, hardier and will produce fruit when other apri-
DeSoto, Very hardy, extremely productive; cakiisan || COS fail, recommended where peaches cannot be
size, bright red, good quality. Sept grown. They are all early bearers and productive.
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Hawkeye. Large, color light mottled red, superior Alexander, Catherine, J. L. Budd, quality, firm; carries well to market. Tree hardy, Alexis, Gibb, Nicholas.
thrifty; annual bearer. Sept. 20c. each; $1.00 for 6,
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APRICOTS.
_One of the most beautiful and delicious fruits; ripens in July and August.
Acme, (Shense.) <A free and vigorous grower, hardy and productive. Fruit of large size, yellow, with ted cheek, good quality, freestone; raised from pits procured from China; as hardy as the Russian, and much better in size and quality.
Early Golden, Small, pale orange, juicy, sweet.
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Harris. Fruit uniformly large, about size of the Orleans plum; oval in shape; color bright yellow with red blush. Quality the best; very juicy and rich. Ripening about July 20th, and very produc- tive. It is as hardy as any apricot known. Planted largely in New York; it is proving very hardy, pro- lific and profitable.
Moorpark. One of the largest, orange with red cheek; firm, juicy, with a rich flavor; productive.
Royal. Large, yellow, juicy, rich and delicious; a very fine variety.
20c. each; 6 for $J.00. PEACHES.
For years we have made a specialty of the peach, growing this season nearly 700,000, Have supplied | large commercial growers with stock for over twenty | years. Trees are all grown from Tennessee natural | pits, free from insects, perfectly healthy, well ripened wood, with splendid roots, all stored in frost-proot } cellars beyond injury during the winter. Our list comprises a choice assortment, covering the entire season, See price list for larger sizes; No. 1 catalogue for fuller descriptions. Shall be pleased to quote special prices to large buyers on receipt of list stating sizes, varieties and numbers wanted.
Alexander.
with rich red; melting, juicy, sweet.
Medium, greenish white, nearly covered July.
Bokara No. 3. Raised from seed received from Bokara, Asia. The hardiest peach known; has been in bearing for several years in central Iowa and pro- duced fruit after twenty-eight degrees below zero. At Atlantic, Iowa, has fruited three years out of five. From report of the Iowa exhibit at World’s Fair, ‘““Bokara No. 3 measured over 7 inches in diameter. I saw one plate in good condition Sept. 26th that had been exhibited at Iowa State Fair
the first week in September. Fruit yellow with red cheek, skin tough, flesh of good quality; a perfect freestone.” Prof. Budd says: “They are 30 per cent. hardier than the old strain of peaches.” 25c., $1.00 for 5.
Beer’s Smock, A large, yellow peach; few days later than Smock’s Free; valuable for market.
Chair’s Choice. Deep yellow with red cheek; firm; few days earlier than Smock. Sept.
Crawford’s Early. A magnificent large yellow peach of good quality. Early in Sept.
Crawford’s Late, A superb, large yellow peach. of the best. Last Sept.
Chinese Cling. Large, white, shaded red.
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Crosby. Medium size, bright orange yellow, streaked with carmine. On account of its beautiful color and fine quality it commands a ready sale in com- petition with best standard market sorts. Claimed to be the hardiest of all peaches, fruiting rerularly in Mass., when all other kinds failed. Good for both home and market. Ripens between Early and Late Crawford.
Coolidge, Large, white, with crimson cheek, juicy, high flavored; productive. Aug.
Champion, Many specimens have measured 10 inches in circumference. The flavor is delicious, sweet, rich and juicy, surpassing all other early varieties; skin creamy white with red cheek, strikingly handsome. Hardy, productive, good shipper, fine for both market and home use. Aug.
Early Canada, Resembles Alexander, white flesh, with red cheek; hardy and prolific. July.
Early Toledo. Very hardy both in tree and bud; ripen- ing soon after Alexander, is much larger, of super- ior quality and a grand tmprovement on that variety. Early Aug.
Elberta. Large, yellow, with red cheek; flesh yel- low, firm, juicy, of high quality. Exceedingly pro- lific, sure bearer and hardy. Is doing well in all peach sections north and south. One of the lead- ing market varieties. Follows Early Crawford.
Early Rivers. Large, creamy white, with pink cheek, juicy and melting. Aug.
Early Beatrice, Medium size, marbled red cheek, white flesh, melting and juicy. Early Aug.
Foster. Large, deep orange red, flesh yellow; very rich and juicy. Last of Aug.
Globe. Large, flesh firm, juicy, yellow, quality good, pleasant, rich, vinous and luscious. Oct.
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Fitzgerald, Originated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and in that cold region the original tree has borne five successive crops. Large orchards are being planted in Canada; if it succeeds as well in other sections it will prove one of the most valuable varieties ever produced. One of the best posted growers in Michigan says of it: “Fitzger- ald showed fruit on one-year-old trees. I am most favorably impressed with it; as large or larger than Crawford Early, with the smallest pit I ever saw and the most brilliant color. I am going to set 1,000 trees in the spring. It is of Crawford type and color, grows similar to it, and ripens between Early and Late Crawford. The flesh is of a rich deep yellow and very high character. Certainly a very fine thing; went through last winter with a smaller percentage of dead buds than anything else in my orchard standing alongside of Lewis and Crosby.”
From report Canada Experimental Farm:
“Among new varieties Fitzgerald is perhaps the most promising. It is of the Early Crawford type, and apparently an improvement on that old favorite. The fruit buds are more hardy and the young trees will begin to bear the second year from planting. The fruit is large; skin bright yellow suffused with red; flesh deep yellow and of the best quality; stone not as large as in Crawford. It is yet too early in its history to speak definitely as to its many good qualities. It, however, shows indications of being the most valuable new peach I have seen. Its season of ripening is with or just after Early Crawford.” 30c., 4 for $1.00. :
Greensboro,
ored of all the early varieties. Double the size
of Alexander, ripening at same time, parts clear |
from seed when fully ripe. Flesh white, juicy and
good. We give report of W. F. Massey, Prof. of |
horticulture in North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College. “It gives me pleasure to add my opinion to the many you will doubtless have in regard to the Greensboro peach. As chairman of the committee of the fruit growers’ meeting at Southern. Pines on the 20th of June, I had occasion to examine the specimens which you there present-
ed, grown in the more elevated and colder section | The fruit shown was in about |
about Greensboro. the same stage of ripening as the Alexanders from the same section, both varieties being dead ripe and soft. The sight of these large and luscious peaches as large and fine as Old Mixon Free, ripe with the
earliest, was a revolution to me in peaches, as I told at the time. I do not think I would have given that peach out to the trade till I had gotten a good sized orchard of it first ahead of the rest. I do not see how it is possible for the Greensboro peach to fail to become the standard of excellence among extra early peaches.” Yours truly, W. F. Massey.
25c.; 5 for $1,00.
Golden Drop. Large, good quality, hardy, profitable market sort; follows Crawford’s Late.
Hill’s Chili; Medium size, dull yellow; tree very hardy, a good bearer. Last of Sept.
Horton’s Rivers, Follows Early Rivers in time of ripening, is a counterpart of that variety, except that it isa perfect freestone. A valuable market and garden sort.
Hale’s Early. Medium size, skin white marbled with red; juicy and high flavor. Middle Aug. ©
Jaque’s Rareripe. Large, dark yellow, shaded red; flesh yellow, juicy, slightly sub-acid; a good mar- ket sort. Sept.
Kalamazoo. Large, goltlen yellow, with crimson
| cheek, flesh thick yellow, superb quality, small pit. Strong grower, early bearer, hardy and productive. Between Early and Late Crawford.
Lewis. Vigorous grower, medium size, white, with rich crimson cheek. One of the earliest freestones, immensely productive. Aug.
Lemon Free. Lemon shape and color, large size, immensely productive, excellent quality. Sept.
Lemon Cling, Large, yellow, with red cheek. Sept.
Large Early York. Large, white,with red cheek, vig- orous and productive, excellent quality. Aug. Mifler’s Cling. Vigorous, healthy, hardy and pro- ductive. Large, golden yellow, handsome appear- ance, good quality; remarkably long keeper for so
fine a peach. Sept.
Marshall’s, Large, deep yellow, immensely produc- tive, ripening midway between Smock’s and Sal- way; filling an important gap. Oct.
Mountain Rose. Large, red, flesh white, juicy, excel- lent. Aug.
Old Mixon Free. Large, pale yellow, deep red cheek, white flesh, tender, rich, good. Sept.
Old Mixon Cling. Large, pale yellow, red cheek. Last of Sept.
Prolific, A fine large variety, ripening after Crawford, is taking a high position for both market and home use. Fruit large, attractive, firm; one of the best shippers; flesh yellow, fine flavor. Tree a very strong grower; hardy and productive. Sept.
The largest and most beautifully col- |
' Reeves Favorite, Large, yellow with red cheek, flesh
juicy, melting. A good hardy variety. Sept.
Red Cheek Melocoton. Large, yellow, deep red cheek, rich and vinous. Sept.
Smock Free, Large, yellow and red, bright yellow flesh. Valuable for market. Last Sept.
Smock Cling. Large, yellow, juicy, sub-acid. Sept.
Susquehanna. One of the largest and handsomest. Flesh yellow, rich and good. A shy bearer in most localities. Last Aug.
Salway. Large, creamy, yellow, crimson red cheek, flesh deep yellow, juicy, rich, sweet. Oct.
Scott’s Nonpareil. A fine, large, yellow peach. Sept.
| Stump the World. Very large, white, with a bright red cheek. End of Sept.
Schumaker. Ripens with Alexander, which it resem- bles, is larger and higher colored.
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Snow’s Orange. Large, yellow, hardy and productive; a valuable market variety. Sept.
Sneed. The earliest peach known; originated in the South, where it has fruited for several years, and, so far, has not failed to ripen 8 to 10 days before Alexander, and, on account—of its: earliness, has proven very profitable. Fruit medium size, creamy white, with light blush cheek; excellent quality, resembling its parent, Chinese Cling; productive. July. 20c., 6 for $1.00.
Triumph, Earliest yellow flesh peach in the United States. For many years peach growers have been looking for a yellow flesh peach early as Alexan- der, with good eating and shipping qualities. This demand is met in the Triumph. Ripens with Alexander, blooms late, sure and abundant bearer; strong, vigorous grower. Fruit good size, yellow, with red and crimson cheek. The best fruit growers and horticulturists of the age have given the strongest testimonials to its value. 20c., $1.00 for 6.
Wonderful. A fine market variety, resembles Smock; ripening at same time.
Wheatland. Large, golden vellow; flesh yellow, juicy, sweet and of fine quality. Sept.
Yellow Rareripe. Yellow, dotted with red; melting and juicy, rich flavor. Aug.
Yellow St.John. A grand peach, ripening about ten days after Hale’s. Nearly as large as Crawiord, fully equal in color and of superior flavor; fruit round, brilliant, showy; one of the earliest yellow peaches; commences bearing young and produces abundantly. Aug.
Unless noted, 15c. each, or our choice, 12 for $1.00,
75c.; 3 each for $2.00. One each Elberta, Champion, Crosby and Stump for 50c.; 3 each for $3.25. QUINCES.
Anger’s. A free-bearer of good-sized fruit, which keeps well, but not equal in quality to the following sorts. 20c. each, $1.00 for 6.
Bourgeat. A new golden prolific variety of the best
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fruiting at 3 and 4 years in nursery rows; leaves large, thick and glossy, so far free from bl*ght and disease. Fruit of largest size, round, rich golden color; smooth, very tender when cooked; has been kept till February in good condition. 40c., 3 for $1.00.
hampion, A prolific and constant bearer, fruit aver- aging larger than the Orange, more oval in shape, quality equally fine, and a long keeper; bears ex- tremely young. Ripens late. 25c., $1.00 for 5.
tive. The fruit is large, lively orange yellow, of great beauty and delightful fragrance; its cooking qualities are unsurpassed. 20c., $1.00 for 6.
Orange. Fruit large, bright yellow, of excelent
flavor. 20c., $1.00 for 6.
Rea. A seedling of the orange, averaging much
quality, ripening shortly after Orange and keep- | |is tolerably hardy here. The fruit, although pungent
ing until midwinter. Imported front ‘France, has been tested for over ten years in New York and Massachusetts. Tree a remarkable strong grower,
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larger, of the same form and coJor; productive. 30c., $1.00 for 4.
PERSIMMON—AMERICAN.
This makes a very handsome ornamental tree, and
vhen green, becomes sweet and palatable if allowed
mar /to remain on the tree exposed to early frost. 20c., surpassing all others, yielding immense crops; | $1.00 for 6.
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MULBERRIES,
Very hardy, vigorous grower; valuable Fruit of small size, 10c., $1.00 for
Russian. for feeding silk worms, etc. varies in color from white to black. 25, $2.50 for 100.
White, Morus Alba. The common variety. Valued for feeding silk worms. 10c., $1.00 for 25, $2.50 for 100.
Black or English, Fruit one and a half inches long, black, and of good flavor. 10c., $1.00 for 25, $2.50 for 100.
Downing’s Everbearing.
some, sweet, rich, and excellent.
NEW AMERICAN.
New American. Equal to Downing’s in all respects and a much hardier tree. Vigorous grower: very productive; the best variety for fruit; ripe from middle June to middle September. 25c.
NUTS:
The past few years have witnessed a remarkable development in the planting of nut-bearing trees. Probably no branch of tree cultivation pays larger profit or is as well assured of a profitable market for all products, the nuts in many cases paying better than farm crops or fruits, while most kinds are mak- ing a growth of valuable timber that will of itself pay a large per cent. on the investment.
Trees suitable for mailing. For price of larger trees see price list.
Butternut, or White Walnut. A fine native tree, pro- ducing a large, longish nut, which is prized for its sweet, oily, nutritious kernel. 15c., $1.00 for 8.
Chestnut, Japan or Giant, A dwarf grower, very dis- | tinct from other kinds, leaf being long and narrow, | dark green, a fine ornamental tree in any situation. | Commences bearing very young, two-year trees in nursery rows frequently producing nuts. Nuts are of immense size; when outside skin is removed are much better than the European varieties. Their productiveness, early bearing and enormous
Chestnut, American Sweet.
| Filbert, English.
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CHESTNUT, JAPAN OR GIANT.
size render them of great value wherever they succeed. Trees have been fruiting in vicinity of New York for several years. Young trees with us injure in severe winters until well established. 25c.,
$1.00 for 5.
A valuable native tree, both useful and orna- mental; timber is very durable, and possesses a fine grain for oil finish. Nuts sweet, of delicate flavor, and are a valuable article of commerce. No farm should be with- out its grove of nut- bearing trees, and the chestnut should be foremost wherever the soil is adapted to its growth. 10c., 40c. for 10, $2.00 for 1.00.
Chestnut, Spanish, A handsome,round headed tree, pro- ducing abund- antly very large nuts that find a ready market at good prices. $25 have been realiz- ed at one fruiting from the nuts of asingle tree. Not as sweet as the American and tree not as hardy. lic., $1.00 for 8.
Of easiest culture, growing 6 to 8 feet high, entirely hardy, and one of the most pro- fitable and satisfactory nuts to grow, succeeding on almost all soils, bearing early and abundantly; nuts nearly round, rich, and of excellent flavor, admired by all for the des- sert. 15c., 8 for $1.00.
Filbert, Kentish Cob, One of
the best, large size; ob-
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SPANISH CHESTNUT.
long, of excellent quality. SS ead&A 20c., $1.00 for 6. FILBERT. KENTISH COB.
Pecan. A native nut belonging to the Hickorynut family. The tree is of tall erowth, and bears abundantly; not entirely hardy here, but is further south-
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SON CO.’'S CATALOGUE,
Should be planted wherever it will succeed. The
Hickory Shell Bark, To our taste no otheg nut that grows, either foreign or
in quality; it possesses a peculiar, rich, nutty
The tree is of sturdy, lofty growth. The wood, on account of its great strength and elasticity, is highly prized for making
agricultural implements, and is unsurpassed for fuel. 15c., $1.00 for 8.
Walnut, Black. A native tree of large size and ma- jestic form, beautiful foliage. The most valuable of all trees for its timber, which enters largely into the manufacture of fine furniture and cabinet ware, and brings the highest price in market. Tree a rapid grower, producing a large round nut of ex- cellent quality. 15c., $1.00 for 10.
Walnut, French, Eng- lish or Madeira Nut. A fine, lofty grow-
ing tree, with a handsome _ spread- ing head. Where
hardy it produces immense crops of
its thin shelled delicious nuts, which are always in demand at good PIL LCes) Aienuat ENGLISH WALNUT. in green state is |
highly esteemed for pickling. In California and the south large orchards have been planted that are yielding immense profits. Not hardy enough for general culture in the north. 20c., $1.00 for 6. Walnut, English Dwarf Prolific (Praeparturiens.) A dwarf variety of English Walnut, commences Nuts like the
parent. $1.00 for 6.
Walnut, Japan Sieboldi. From the mountains of North- |
ern Japan. Leaves of immense size, a charming shade of green. Nuts are produced in abundance; grows in clusters of fifteen to twenty, have a shell
thicker than the English, but not as thick as the |
Black Walnuts, much resembling Pecans. Meat
native is superior to this |
flavor, excelled by none. |
is sweet, of best quality, flavor like butternut, but less oily. Tree vigorous, handsome form, bears young, and is very productive. One of the most valuable introductions of recent years. Perfectly hardy here, standing 21 degrees below zero with- out injuring a bud. Valuable as a nut and orna- mental tree; should be planted in all sections. 20c., 6 for $1.00.
Walnut Japan, Max Cordi- formis, Differs from Sieboldi in form of nuts, which are broad, @ pointed, flattened, re- \ sembling, somewhat Shell-bark Hickory. 25c.
MAX CORDIFORMIS.
GRAPES,
There is scarcely a yard so small, either in country or city, that room for one to a dozen or more grape- | vines cannot be found. They do admirably trained | up to the side of any building, or along the garden | fences, occupying but little room and furnishing an abundance of the healthiest of fruit. Make the soil mellow, and plant the vines somewhat deeper than {they stood in the nursery. Plant about eight feet apart, by the fence or building. For vineyard, make | rows eight feet apart, six to ten feet in rows.
See price list for larger quantities by freight or
express. A heavy stock of splendidly rooted, first- class vines on hand. Write for special prices on large | lots.
BLACK.
| Eaton. Seedling of the Concord. Bunch and berries of largest size, showy and attractive. Leaf large, thick and leathery; berries round, covered with heavy, blue bloom; pulp tender, separating freely from the seeds. 1 year, 20c.; 2 years, 25c.
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Champion. (Talman.) Very early. Bunch and berry medium, thick skin, poor quality.
Concord. A large, purplish-black grape, ripening about the middle of September; vines remarkably vigorous and free from disease. 1 year 10c., 7dc. for 12; 2 years, l5c., $1.00 for 10.
Columbian. First brought into notice at the World’s Fair, where it attracted great attention on account of its extraordinary size. Vine strong grower with large thick, leathery leaves. Ripens with Moore’s Early. Is regarded with high favor, its showiness, large size and early ripening all combining to make it valuable. dc.
Early Ohio. Briefly, its points of merit are extreme earliness, hardiness and productiveness. The berry is black, smaller than Concord, firm in tex- ture, and hangs to the stem with a persistency that makes its shipping qualities of the highest order. The vine is thrifty, a strong, rapid grower and an abundant bearer. Its exceeding earliness makes it a decided acquisition and will push it at once into popular favor with all who grow grapes for profit- able marketing. 1 year, 35c.; 2 years, 50c.
Hartford. Bunch and berries large, round, of me- dium quality. Very early, hardy and prolific.
Ives. Bunch medium to large, compact, often shoul- dered, berries medium, slightly oblong, of.a dark purple color... 15c., 12 for 75c.
Moore’s Early. Bunch large, berry large, round, with heavy blue bloom, vine exceedingly hardy. Its earliness makes it desirable for an early market; its hardiness particularly adapts it to Canada and Northern portions of the United States; succeeds | admirably in the south. 15c., 12 for $1.00. '
Merrimac. Bunch and berries very large, round; one of the most reliable; ripens early.
Wilder. (Roger’s No. 4.) Bunch and berry very large; round, flesh tolerably tender, sprightly, sweet and agreeable.
Worden. A splendid large grape of the Concord type, but earlier, larger in bunch and berry, and of decidedly better quality; vine hardier than that old stand-by, and every way as healthy. 1l5c., 12 for
75¢. RED OR AMBER.
Agawam. (Roger's No. 15.) Berries very large, with thick skin; pulp soft, sweet and sprightly; very vigorous; ripens early.
Brilliant. A cross of the Lindley and Delaware, ripening with the latter. Vine a strong grower, hardy and productive, with healthy foliage. Bunch and berry large, about size of Concord, excellent quality; skin thin, translucent, brilliant in color, much like Delaware, equals it in quality. Has been shipped a thousand miles in good condition. 1 vear, 40c.; 2 years, 50c.
Alice. A native seedling found in 1884 in Clinton- dale, New York. After 10 years testing there, along with 20 of the best older varieties it is offer- ed as the coming grape, believing that like the Concord it will prove a success over a large extent of our country, and probably the best all-round grape for commercial purposes. Fruit pale red, about size of Catawba, of fine flavor, sweet, meaty and tender with few and small seeds. Vine excep- tionally strong and vigorous; foliage large, thick, heavy dark green; prolific, 40 to 60 clusters on a well developed vine; one of the hardiest varieties grown. Clusters average 6 to 12 ounces, medium size, compact; ripens with Concord, is an excellent shipper, especially valuable for its long keeping qualities; have been kept until February sound, plump and sweet in an ordinary cellar. The Alice |
was awarded first class certificate of merit by Mass. Hort. Society at Boston Oct. 24, 1896. It is the longest keeper of any market variety, a first-class shipper, of high quality, few seeds and exceptionally hardy. 1 year, 75c.; 2 years, $1.00. Brighton, Bunch large, well formed ; berries above medium tolarge, round; excellent flavor and quality; one of the earliest in ripening.
Catawba. Berries farge, round; when fully ripe of a dark copper color, with sweet, rich, musky flavor. Requiresalong season to arrive at full maturity. 15c., 12 for 75c.
Delaware. Bunches small, compact, shoul- dered; berries rather small, round; skin thin, light red; flesh very juicy, withoutany hard pulp, with an exceedingly sweet,
spicy and _ delicious iWehiore, — Ilisye,5 | I) stove $1.00.
Goethe, (Rogers’ No. 1.)
A strong, healthy vine, producing large crops of beautiful bunches; berries large, pale red; flesh tender and melt- ing; ripens late; very valuable in the south.
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148 Jefferson, Extra fine, large quality, large and handsome bunch, medium size berries; ripens
with Catawba. 1 year, 20c.; 2 years, 25c. Lindley. (Roger’s No. 9.) Berries medium to large, reddish in color; flesh tender, sweet and aromatic; ripens early. Massasoit, (Roger's No. 3.) A vigorous vine; ber- ries medium in size, brownish red; flesh tender and sweet; ripens early.
Moyer. Originated in Canada. In habit of growth, hardiness, quality and size, resembles the Dela- ware, but ripens earlier and has larger berries; very hardy; skin tough but thin; pulp tender, juicy; excellent shipper.
Poughkeepsie, Resembles the Delaware in vine and fruit, with larger clusters. Ripens early. 1 year, 20c.; 2 years, 25c.
Salem. (Roger’s No. 53.) <A strong, vigorous vine; berries large, Catawba color; thin skin, free from hard pulp, very sweet and sprightly; ripens first of September. 15c., 12 for $1.00.
Ulster, A strong, vigorous grower, with good foliage and exceedingly productive; clusters medium to small, compact, berries of good size, of dull copper color; a good shipper and keeper; quality rich and excellent, ripens early.
Vergennes, Berries large, holding firmly to the stem; light amber; rich and delicious. Is an excellent late keeper. 1 year, 20c.; 2 years, 25c.
Woodruff. Of ironclad hardiness. A rank grower and very healthy. The fruit is large in bunch and berry, attractive, shouldered, sweet and of fair quality. Desirable as a market variety where many others fail. Ripens soon after Concord. Occupies same position among red market grapes as Concord among the black ones. 1 year, 20c.; 2 years, 25c.
Wyoming. with thick leathery foliage; color of berry similar to Delaware, but brighter, being one of the most
beautiful of the amber or red grapes, and in size nearly double that of the Delaware; flesh tender, juicy, sweet, with a strong native aroma. Ripens. before Delaware. The best early red market va-
riety. ldc., 12 for $1.00. WHITE. Colerain. Color green, with delicate white bloom;
flesh very juicy and remarkably sweet, fairly
A vigorous grower, abundant bearer and 1 year, 20c.; 2 years, 30c.
DIAMOND.
Vine very hardy, healthy and robust,
Diamond, In vigor of growth, texture, foliage and hardiness of vine, it partakes of the nature of its parent, Concord, while in quality the fruit is equal to many of the best tender sorts, and ripens two or three weeks earlier than Concord. The color is a delicate greenish white, with a rich, yellow tinge when fully ripe; very few secds. juicy and almost entirely free from pulp. Berry about the size of the Concord and adheres firmly to the stem. One of the best of recent introductions; is doing well in all sections and proving a profitable market variety.
Empire State. Remarkably healthy, strong grower, and very hardy. The clusters are exceedingly large (from six to ten inches long and shouldered): berry medium, nearly round, white, with a slight tinge of yellow, with a heavy white bloom; ripens early.
Green Mountain. Color greenish white; skin very thin; pulp exceedingly tender and sweet; contains. but one to two seeds only, which separate from the pulp with the slightest pressure; quality superb. This extra early delicious grape originated in the mountains of Vermont, has been tested for several seasons, and is proving the very earliest white
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grape known, while the quality is superb, the vine hardy, vigorous grower and productive. 1 year, 25c.; 2 years, 35c.
Hayes. A very early grape of excellent quality; fine amber yellow color; skin very firm; flesh tender, juicy, of a delicate texture and fine flavor, free from all foxiness; vine hardy, vigorous and free from mildew. Ripens a week before Concord. One of the best white grapes for home use.
Lady. A white grape, seedling of the Concord, pos- sessing all the vigor of the parent vine; berries large, light greenish yellow, skin thin, pulp tender, sweet and rich; ripens early.
Lady Washington. Bunch and berry large; skin pale yellow, flesh soft, tender, juicy, sweet, very slightly vinous ; of good quality. Ripens about with Concord and continues a long time in use. 1 year, 20c.; 2 years, 25c.
Leader. A strong, vigorous, hardy variety, not sub- ject to rot or mildew, and succeeding wherever the Concord will do well. Bunch and berry of fair size and excellent quality. All who like an extra sweet, high-flavored grape should try the Leader. 1 year, 20c.; 2 years, 25c.
Martha. Bunches and berries of medium size; green- ish white, with a thin bloom; flesh tender, with
Unless noted, J year vines 15c. each, or our choice, choice, 8 vines, three sorts, $1.
very little pulp, juicy, sweet and rich, hardy and productive. Ripens with Concord.
Niagara. Vine hardy, unusually strong grower. bunches very large and compact, sometimes shouldered; berries large or larger than the Con- cord, mostly round; light greenish white; semi- transparent, slightly ambered in the sun; skin thin, but tough and does not crack; quality good, very little pulp, melting and sweet to the center. 15c., 12 for 75c.
Pocklington. A seedling from Concord. The vine is thoroughly hardy; strong grower, never mildews in vine or foliage. Called a white grape, but the fruit is a light, golden yellow, clear, juicy and sweet to the center, with little or no pulp; bunches very large; sometimes shouldered; berries round and large and thickly set; quality when fully ripe much superior to Concord. One of the very best white grapes for general planting. l5c., 12 for 7d5c.
Triumph. One of the most beautiful and attractive of all our white table grapes. Bunches and berry large, color pale green to golden yellow, nearly transparent with delicate bloom; skin thin, no pulp, flesh sweet, meaty; seeds few and small. Requires a long season, ripening with Catawba. 50c.
12 vines, five sorts, $1; 2-year vines 20c. each, or our
STRAWBERRIES.
Strawberries will succeed in any soil that is adapt ed to ordinary farm or garden crops.
Soil should be
thoroughly prepared to a good depth, well drained and enriched. Vegetable manure (muck, rotten turf,
To produce fine, large fruit, off as soon as they appear. clean and well cultivated.
wood soil, ashes, etc.) is the best. rows 3 or 3% feet apart, 15 to 18 in. in rows; for garden 15 in. apart each way, leaving pathway every third row.
In winter a covering of leaves, straw or some kind of litter will protect the plants. Do not ‘cover them until ground is frozen, or so deep as to smother the plants, and remove covering before growth starts in spring. Mulching will keep the fruit clean and the soil in imPpERFECT FLOWER. good condition through the fruiting season.
For field culture set in
keep in hills, pinching runners Ground should always be kept
The blossoms of those marked with (p) are destitute of stamens, and are termed pistillate, and unless a row of periect flowering variety is planted at intervals not exceeding about a rod, they will produce imperfect fruit and but little of it; but when properly fertilized as a rule, they are more prolific than those
with perfect flowers. or imperfect.
fine crowns and roots, our plants weighing two to three times as much as many sent out. are pure, each kind kept by itself and cultivated entirely for the production of plants.
We give representations of Bi-Sexual, or perfect flowered and also of the Pistillate, Our land is especially suited to the development of strawberry plants, giving us extra
Our stocks They are care-
fully graded, handled and packed, certain to give the best of satisfaction. Quality counts.
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| Brandywine. Plant remarkably vigorous, of large size, hardy and healthy; produces fruit in abun- dance; usually matures every berry. Berries large, ripen late, nearly all of regular conical form ; color bright glossy red, extending to the center: flesh firm, of excellent quality. Its great productive- ness, large size, beauty of form and color, firmness and high quality make it a desirable variety for any purpose. Continues a long time in fruit, is of superior shape, quality and size for so large a berry. One of, if not the best, well tested large varieties for both home and market. 35c. for 10, $1.25 for 100.
Bubach’s No. 5 (p). Combines many excellent quali- ties, such as great and uniform size, fine form and color, good quality of fruit, unsurpassed produc- tiveness, and great vigor of plant. It ripens almost as early as the Crescent and continues about as long in bearing, and fully as prolific; leaves large, dark green, and endures the hottest sun perfectly. The leading market variety.
THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE.
150 BUBACH'’S No. 5.
Bisel. (p). Grown in south Illinois from seed of Wilson. Plants healthy and vigorous with splen- did root system. Fruit large, firm, glossy red, good quality, uniform in size and shape through the season. Ripens with Crescent. A fine market sort.
Crescent. (p). Medium size, bright light scarlet;
continues a long time in fruit; plant very vigorous and hardy and will produce good crops under greater neglect than any other strawberry.
Cumberland. A magnificent variety; berries im- mense, fine, perfect form, and of fine flavor; plant very vigorous and productive.
Crawford, Large, firm, beautiful red color, of fine quality ; ripens early ; continues a long time in bearing; is very prolific. Plant a strong vigorous grower. On rich soil one of the finest.
10, $1.00 for 100.
Dayton. Early, hardy, good size, productive, supe- |
rior quality, fine shipper, handsome appearance, vigorous grower, free from rust and blight. One of the best varieties in nearly all sections.
Eclipse. (p). Luxuriant grower, with dark green, perfectly healthy foliage, strong roots, berries very
20c. for |
large, bright scarlet, uniform size, excellent quality, | firm, carries to market well.
Enhance. A vigorous and healthy grower, with dark green foliage; develops massive crowns; flower
| perfect; one of the most prolific in pollen; berries
| largest size, very firm, bright crimson color.
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Gandy. A reliable late variety, ber- ries bright crim- son,very uniform
| insizeandshape,
| large and firm ; plants vigorous and healthy.
Great Pacific. (p.) & Plant an exceed-fi4 ingly strong, ro-@& bust grower; free from rust, stand- ing extremes of heat and cold. Hardy, healthy
| and an immense
producer of me- dium size, firm, handsome ber- ries; midseason.
Greenville. (p). Resembles Bubach, but firmer and a better shipper; uniform in size, regular outline, excellent quality. Plant a strong grower, free from rust, and one of the most productive. Is rapidly taking front rank as a first-class berry for either garden or field.
Haverland. (p). Plants are very large, healthy, vig- | orous, and ripen their fruit evenly and early, hold-
ing on through the season. Berries are fine, | uniform in shape, very large, excellent flavor and bright red color. One of the best market varieties.
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| Henry Ward Beecher. Berries large, irregular, dark | crimson, firm, of fine flavor, ripen early. Plant | thrifty, vigorous, healthy, and immensely pro- | ductive. So far has proved very reliable, furnish- | ing a large crop of fine berries every year, in favorable and unfavorable seasons. 30c. for 10, $1.25 for 100.
Jessie. A large, handsome, dark red berry; in some
localities one of the best market sorts. Strongly staminate; a fine fertilizer for such varieties as Bubachs. Vigorous, healthy plant. Midseason.
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Kentucky. A strong, vigorous, productive, late va- riety, bearing its berries well up from the ground. Fruit large, bright scarlet, firm, juicy, rich and sweet. 30c. for 10., $1.25 for 100.
Leader. An early, very large berry, exceedingly productive, bright crimson color, of good quality, firm; strong plant, good grower with clean healthy foliage. 35c. for 10, $1.25 for 100.
Lovett, The plants are rank and vigorous growers; fruit large and uniform size, firm, of a high color, splendid fiavor. One of the best for general plant- ing.
Marshall. Plant strong and vigorous, with heavy, thick foliage protecting the blossoms and roots. Of the largest size and the first large berry to Tipen, scarcely ever misshapen; color dark rich crimson, flesh fine grained, of delicious flavor; firm, keeping and carrying to market well. Origi- nated in Massachusetts; has been for several years the principal prize taker at the Boston strawberry show. With high culture it is one of the largest and finest of berries. 35c. for 10, $1.50 for 100.
Parker Earle, Plant very robust, strong, penetrat-
ing roots; enormously productive; flowers per- |
fect, protected from late frosts by abundant leaves;
trusses strong, long and large; berries regular, con- | ical, short neck; glossy scarlet, crimson, firm; it |
shows well several days after picking, and brings
the highest prices in market; season medium to | Berries on long, strong stalks held well | Needs | and favorable conditions to |
late. above the ground; will do best in hills. plenty of moisture ripen its crop. 20c.
Princess, Plants are mously productive. It roots deep and stands drought well. The fruit is large, uniformly perfect in form, ripens all over at once, and holds up its size well to the end of the season. 30c. for 10,
$1.50 for 100. Splendid, A well-named variety.
for 10, $1.00 for 100.
| Timbrell. (p).
hardy, vigorous, and enor- |
Fruit nearly as |
large as Bubach, second early, holds of good size |
through the season; smooth, bright red, far above the average in quality and appearance. Plant a luxuriant healthy grower and abundant bearer. Desirable for both home and market planting. 30c. for 10, $1.25 for 100.
Sharpless. One of the old favorites. ductive, flesh firm, sweet, with a delicate aroma, of fine quality, color clear light red, with a smooth, shining surface.
Shuckfess,
Large, pro- |
In picking it parts readily from the stem, |
the shucks remaining on the stem instead of on}
the berries, which are ready for immediate use.
Is a strong grower, hardy plant, late and perfect bloomer, and produces berries of uniform size in great abundance and of the best quality. 30c. for 10, $1.25 for 100.
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A thrifty grower, with rank, dark luxuriant foliage; heavy yielder of large solid ber- ries, so firm they will stand long shipments in good condition. One of the latest to bloom and ripen, prolonging the season several days. Fruit very large, symmetrical, dark crimson, in some sections does not color uniformly, which is its one fault. Superb flavor, sweet and rich.
Nyy ANN ay ey ns William Belt. We quote from M. Crawford: ‘“Origi- nated in southern Ohio, about eight years ago, by the late William Belt. Six years ago he sent it to me on trial, claiming that it was larger than the Bubach, twice as productive and of better quality. After testing it on light and heavy soils, and in both hills and matted rows, I am of the opinion that it is the most desirable variety that ever was on my place. It is the largest berry we ever raised. The plant is very strong and hardy, and has a per- fect blossom. It is a good bearer and the fruit is of excellent quality and fine looking. Altogether we regard it as the best ever offered. The first berry to ripen, especially under high culture, is apt to be misshapen; all that follow are of good form.” Berries conical, rather long, quite uniform in shape; color brilliant glossy red, ripens all over without green tips; quality good. 10 for 50c., 100 for $2.00.
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Wilson. Large, conical dark red; firm, hardy, prolific, rather acid. The oldest market sort and still
planted largely. Warfield. (p).
ceedingly popular.
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Its great beauty, firmness, earliness, good flavor, productiveness and vigor make it ex- Ripens with Crescent, and is superseding that variety for a reliable market sort.
Price, except noted, 20 cents per J0; 85c. per 300. No less than 25 of a sort at hundred rates. For prices by express, see price list following small fruits.
RASPBERRIES
Will do well on any soil that will produce a good
well enriched; ground bone is one of the best fertilizers.
suckers. Spring is the best time to plant Black caps. Eureka. Originated in Ohio about 15 years ago, has been thoroughly tested and established as one of the best early Black Caps. Strong, upright grower, healthy foliage, one of the hardiest. In many sections stands at the head for productiveness. Prof. W. J. Green, of Ohio Experiment Station, says: ‘‘An acre of Eureka will pro- duce as much as an acre each of Gregg and Palmer.” Ripens with Palmer, fruit firm, of large size, equal- ing Gregg; superior quality, free from bloom, making it very attractive in { fruit box, brings the highest market price. 50c. for 10, $2.00 for 100. ; Gault Perpetual. (Everbearing.) The greatest novelty yet introduced in the small-fruit line, valuable market vari- ety; a perpetual bearer. Ripens a crop of fine large berries at time of Gregg, produces more fruit, continues bearing on young wood until killed by frost; not a few scattering berries, but frequently 80 to 100 on a single tip; has been fruit- ing over seven years. It is a vigorous grower, extremely hardy. Berries large and firm, beauti- ful black, fine, rich flavor. 25c., $2.50 per doz. Gregg. The leading late Black Cap and a popular market sort. Canes of strong, vigorous growth and very productive; berries very large; covered with heavy bloom, firm, meaty, and of fine flavor It requires good, strong soil to produce best re- sults, and responds liberally to generous treatment. Hilborn, Originated in Canada: hardy, vigorous and productive, and has hardy blossoms. The fruit is nearly the size of the Gregg, jet black, and of the best quality. It ripens nearly a week ‘ater than Tyler or Souhegan, and bears a long time. Lotta.
Plant
A new variety of Kansas origin that promises to supersede the Gregg. It is of better quality, finer appearance, being glossy black instead of covered with gray bloom; fully as large, equally as productive; a better grower and much hardier Prof. W. J. Green, Ohio Exp. Sta., says: “It has sO many positive virtues that I feel safe in recom- mending it. The plants are very vigorous, healthy and prolific; the berries are large, firm, black and glossy. In season it is probably a little earlier than Gregg. I regard it as the most promising variety of its season of any with which I am ac quainted.”’ 15c., 10 for $1.00.
Older. [Especially recommended for the North and sections where other varieties do not Very hardy, vigorous and prolific; profitable for both home use and market. Berries and rich, of large size, jet black; ripens before Gregg
Ohio, (Alden) Hardy, vigorous and productive, berry of fine quality, good size, bright color, and remarkably firm. For canning and evaporating one of the most profitable sorts
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corn crop. Land should be thoroughly prepared and Keep well cultivated and free from weeds and
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Palmer’s.
pletes ripening its crop in a shorter time, and commands the highest price in the market. What we claim for the Palmer is iron-clad hardiness, early ripening, large size, good quality of fruit, and wonderful productiveness, often bending the canes to the ground under the weight of fruit.
Souhegan or Tyler, One of the earliest black rasp- berries and the leading early market sort: It ripens its entire crop within a very short period, a desirable feature when it precedes second early sorts. Canes vigorous, strong and hardy, with foliage healthy and free from rust; wonderfully productive. Fruit of good size, jet black, with but little bloom, firm and sweet, pleasant flavor.
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Kansas. Strong, vigor- ous grower, standing extremes of drought ‘and cold, and bearing immense crops. Early, ripening just after Palmer. Berries size of Gregg, of better color; jet black and al- most free from bloom; firm, of best quality; presents a handsome appearance, and brings highest price in mar- ket. Every planter who wants a prolific, hardy, early berry of immense size, hand- some appearance and superb quality should plant it.
RED.
Cuthbert, or Queen of the Market. A remarkably strong, hardy variety; stands the northern winters and southern summers equal to any. Berries very large, measuring three . in- ches around, conical,
rich crimson, very handsome, and so firm they can
be shipped hundreds of miles by rail in good con- dition; flavor is sweet, rich and luscious. The leading market variety for main crop.
Columbian. A decided improvement on the Shaffer, of same type and similar color; supposed to be a cross between it and Cuthbert. A wonderfully strong grower and producer, surpassing Shaffer, which has heretofore stood at the head in these two points. One of the hardiest, passing our last severe winter unharmed, where many other sorts were badly injured. Fruit, compared with Shaffer, is longer, more solid, adheres more firmly to the stems, is sweeter and of higher flavor when ripe.
color, shape, flavor and aroma. Has been tested for several seasons; the leading experiment stations and horticulturists unite in sustaining claims made for it by the originator. 20c., $1.50 for 10, $10.00 for 100.
Japanese Raspberry. (Wineberry.) Berry round, deep red, glossy ; handsome and fairly firm. Borne in large clusters & and each berry at ASS first tightly en- veloped by the large calyx, forming asort of gg burr, which is @@ZsWr covered with Arya, purplish red} hairs. These ‘ gradually open and turn back, exposing a beau- \ tiful wine-col- ored fruit of me- dium size, brisk sub-acid, retain- SAIS (| ing flavor when WINEBERRY. cooked; highly esteemed for canning, preserves, jellies, etc. The canes are covered with purplish red hairs, which extend along the stem to its extremity; the leaves are large, tough, dark green above, and silvery gray beneath.
Firm enough to carry to market well; stands at the | Marlboro. Large size, light crimson color; good
head for evaporating, making jam, jelly, etc.; when canned they retain to a large extent their form,
quality and firm; vigorous and productive. The leading early variety for the north.
Loudon. Its
Miller’s,
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Kenyon. Originated in Iowa, supposed to be a seed- | ling between some blackcap and Shaffer's; unlike the latter, it increases by sprouting from the root; vigorous grower, large, strong canes, dark, glossy green foliage, exceedingly productive, so far en- tirely free from rust or other disease. Fruit large,
best red varieties.
points of superiority are vigor of growth, large fruit, beautiful rich dark crimson color, good quality and marvelous productiveness and hardiness, enduring winters without protec- tion and without injury to the very tips. It stands shipping the best of any variety, and will remain on bushes the longest without injury. Seems to succeed wherever red sorts will do well, and pro
mises to become the leading variety. 1l5c., $1.00 for 12.
Bright red color, which it holds after pick- ing. Stout, healthy, vigorous grower; canes not | as tall as*Cuthbert; well adapted to carrying their
immense loads of berries. Berries large, hold their size to end of season, round, bright red, core small, do not crumble, firmest and best shipper; rich fruity flavor. Commences to ripen with the
earliest. We can highly recommend this for either home or market. 10c., 50c. for 10, $2.25 for 100.
MILLERS
te 52) Strawberry-Raspberry. (Rubus Sorbifolius). One of
the remarkable recent introductions from Japan. A beautiful dwarf raspberry, seeming from its characteristics to be a hybrid between the rasp- berry and strawberry. Bush dies to the ground in the fall, makes a handsome low spreading plant, with dark green foliage. Fruit is early, stands
‘well out from the foliage, size and shape of a
strawberry; color, brilliant crimson; flavor unique and delicious. 20c., $1.50 for 12.
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Muskingum, Fruit about the size of the Gregg, un- iform, no defective berries, and free from all musky odor. Resembles Shaffer, firmer and of finer quality. One of the best for canning, jellies, ete.
SHAFFER.
Shaffer. An immense raspberry both in cane and fruit, and especially adapted to the south. Canes are of wonderful vigor and size, hardy and enor- mously productive. Berries are very large, of a dull purplish unattractive color, rather soft, but luscious and of a rich, sprightly flavor. Whilst its color and lack of firmness render it unfit for mar- ket purposes, it is unrivaled for family use, and is one of the best for canning. Late.
YELLOW.
Golden Mayberry. Originated by that celebrated experimenter, Luther Burbank, of California, who describes it as follows: “The earliest raspberry known, of golden straw color, as large as Cuthbert, and ripens here in April, before strawberries and before the earliest of the standard raspberries have hardly awakened from their winter’s rest. The bushes grow like trees, 6 to 8 feet high. All along the branches large, white, well-shaped blossoms are pendent, which are soon followed by the great, sweet, glossy, golden, semi-translucent berries; the plants when well established will surprise one with their abundance of fruit.” 20c., 12 for $1.50.
Golden Queen. A beautiful, large, golden yellow berry, seedling of the Cuthbert and surpassing that variety in size, beauty, quality and adaptability, succeeding in all sections. Canes hardy, of strong- est growth, wonderfully productive. Should be in every home garden, its beauty and high quality placing it at the head for table use.
Unless noted, {0c., 10 for 40c., {00 for $1.50. For prices by freight or express see Price List.
LOGAN.
Raspberry-Blackberry. From two years trial we be- lieve this not only a valuable novelty, but a remark- able addition to our small fruit list, as a, yaluable berry for both home and market use. Originated in California in 1884, supposed to be a cross be- tween a Red Raspberry and a Blackberry. In California for seyeral years has heen grown in quantity for market and for past two years has been well tested in Eastern States. Has stood past two winters uninjured on our grounds. Vine a strong grower, spreading like Dewberry, free from dis- ease, canes large with soft spines; leaves coarse and thick; exceedingly prolific, ripens very early. Fruit size of large Blackberries, same form and shape, color bright red, seeds small, flavor combi- nation of black and raspberry; mild, pleasant, vinous, excellent for table use and for canning, jelly, jam, etc. Its earliness, beautiful appearance, superior quality and delightful flavor, together with its firmness and good carrying qualities, will make it sell in the market for more than any other berry known. 35c., 3 for $1.00.
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BLACKBERRIES,
Should be planted in rows six to seven feet apart, three to five feet in the Keep the ground lioht and rich. reached four feet in height. Our plants are grown from root cutting, are extra size and heavily rooted.
TOWS.
Ancient Briton.
seding all other kinds; without booming, has worked its way on its own merits to the highest place as a profitable and valuable market sort. Very vigorous, healthy and hardy, producing large fruit stems loaded with good-sized berries of fine quality that carry well to and fetch highest price in market. For general planting for home or
10c., 10 for 75c., 25 for $1.00, 100 for
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COoO./S CATALOGUE.
Agawam. Fruit of fair size, jet black, sweet, tender
and melting to the very core; for home use it has no superior, being sweet throughout as soon as black; it is extremely hardy, healthy and very productive
\ Eldorado,
has never winter-killed or failed to produce a full crop of the finest fruit The vines are very vigorous and hardy, enduring the winters of the far northwest without injury, and theit yield is enormous. The berries are large, jet black, borne in large clusters, and ripen well together; they are very sweet, melting and pleasing to the taste, have no hard core, and keep eight or ten days after picking with quality unimpaired. From the Ohio Experiment Station: ; Eldorado is the most promising Blackberry. It appears to be as hardy as Snyder. is larger and of better quality. Snyder, Ancient Briton and Eldor ado are the only perfectly hardy sorts in Central
Ohio. W. J. Green, Horticulturist. 15¢., 10 for $1.00 Erie, Fruit of excellent quality, large, round, carries
to market in good condition. Resembles the old
Lawton in fruit and bush but is much _ hardier. _ Vigorous grower, clean and healthy
Me, foliage, productive. The demand for
Z this variety has steadily increased un til it is now one of the most popular and in large demand for a market berry
Kittatinny. One of the popular old va- rieties, Fruit of the best quality, large, handsome, ripe as black Canes erect, strong, vigorous growers, very productive. One of the best for general planting in sections where it is not affected with rust. Midsea on.
Ohmer. Originated by Mr. N. Ohmer, widely known as the introducer of th Gregg Raspberry; healthy, very large: ripening after raspberries are gone, and lasting till late in August, when prices are up. Excellent quality, firm, no core; sweet before soft or fully ripe. Mr. Ohmer says, brings $1.00 to $2.00 more a stand than Snyder or Taylor. As large as the largest, as hardy as any good berry; very productive, strong grower, finest quality and late. 20c., 10 for $1.50.
soon as
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Early Harvest. One } of the most yalu- x. ble where it suc- Ay ceeds, is not entire- ly hardy in the {CCR north and needs fis
winter protection. Its earliness, being one of the first to
ripen, combined with good shipping § qualities, make it // very profitable. Compact dwari grower, enormous | bearer. Fruit
medium size, bright glossy black, of excellent quality.
Vinnewaski. One of the largest and most produc- tive; has been on trial for several years and re- ceiving most favorable reports from nearly all sec- tions. Fruit glossy black, tender, juicy, sweet, with fine aromatic flavor. Remarkably productive and hardy. One of the best for both market and home garden. Ripens early. 10c., 10 for 75c., 25
for $1.00, 100 for $3.00. Snyder. Extremely hardy, enormously productive,
medium size; no hard, sour core, sweet and juicy. | The standard early variety for north and north- |
west where hardiness is the main consideration.
Taylor. Berries of fine flavor, larger than Snyder.
Canes of vigorous growth, iron-clad hardiness and | Ripens late, is fine com- | One of the best for general |
wonderfully prolific. panion for Snyder. planting in cold climates.
Wilson. A magnificent, large, very early, beautiful berry, of sweet and excellent flavor. Ripens even-
ly, holds its color well, and brings highest market |
price. Strong grower, exceedingly productive.
Wilson Junior. A seedling of Wilson which it re- sembles, possessing all its good points as a very
4 | remarkably
early market variety, and said to average larger. Boths sorts require protection in cold climate .
Price, unless noted, 10 cents; 50 cents for 10; $4.00 for
Z 30; $2.50 per 100. For prices by freight or express see
Price List. DEWBERRY.
This is one of the low-growing, trailing blackberries; in size and quality it equals any of the tall- ees
growingsorts. The plant is perfectly hardy, healthy and pro- | ductive, with large, showy flowers. The fruit, which ripens early (soon after raspberries), is often one and | one-half inches long, by one inch in diameter; soft, sweet and luscious throughout, with no hard core; ripe before late raspber- ries are gone. Should be mulched to keep berries from ground. We can highly recom- mend this variety. 10c., 25 for $1.00, 100 for $2.00.
Lucretia.
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LUCRETIA,
JUNE BERRY.
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Improved Dwarf. A good substitute for the large or | Swamp Huckleberry or Whortleberry, which it resembles. The fruit is borne in clusters, reddish- purple in color, changing to bluish-black. In flavor it is of mild, rich sub-acid; excellent as a dessert fruit or canned. It is extremely hardy. In habit it is similar to the currant, the bushes attaining the same size. The blossoms are quite large and composed of fine white petals, which, with its bright, glossy, dark green foliage, renders it one of the handsomest of ornamental shrubs. 15c, each, 60c. for 10.
BUFFALO BERRY.
| Shepherdia Argentea. Fruit resembles small currants,
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but is of richer taste, and literally covers the twigs and branches. If not gathered will remain on plants through the winter. Esteemed for pies, tarts, preserves and jellies, etc. A constant and prolific bearer, entirely hardy in all sections, and will thrive anywhere. A tree-like shrub of compact habit, well worth cultivating for ornamental pur- poses alone. 1ldc. each, 60c. for 10.
CURRANTS.
Hardy, easily cultivated, standing neglect well and liberally responding to cultivation and generous treatment; indispensable for table use, jellies, etc.; no garden is complete without them, and large quan- tities are required for market.
Set four feet apart in rich ground; cultivate well or mulch heavily; prune out old wood so that each re- maining shoot will have room to grow; if the currant worm appears dust with hellebore.
This variety first attracted notice for its enormous productiveness and quality some 23 years ago, has been fruited for market 18 years; plants never offered for sale until this spring. It has the greatest actual acreage yield on record. ‘
In one year (1894) the crop of fruit from 6% acres of Pomona Currants was sold at wholesale for over $4076.00 or over $627.00 per acre.
In three consetutive years (1892, 1893 and 1894), the fruit from this same 6% acres of Pomona Currants was sold at wholesale for $9000.00, making over $1384.00 per acre, or over $461.00 per acre per year.
In 1892 the fruit from this 6% acres of Pomona Currants was sold for over $3400.00 per acre, yet of the 83 rows making the 6% acres, 19 rows were plant- ed in 1887, 41 rows in 1889, and 23 rows in 1890, mak- ing the average time these had been planted less than 3 1-5 years and the 60 rows first planted had borne a heavy crop in 1891.
Eighteen years with butone failure,andthatin 1895. A heavy crop again in 1896. Plants 18 years old pro- Auced this year more than two gallons each, and in 1894 these same plants produced 12 quarts each.
Remember: The above unparalleled record 1s actual acreage yield (not estimated product of a few petted plants) and was secured by only good ordinary field culture.
While not the largest, is of good size and always attracts the buyer. It is a beautiful, clear bright, almost transparent red, has but few and small seeds, is sweeter than the common sorts. Easily picked, hangs a long time after ripe, and is one of the best to hold up in shipping or on market. A vigorous grower, healthy and hardy, the most productive, one of the sweetest and best in quality, continues longest in profitable bearing, retains its foliage, hangs on bush in good condition the longest, comes into bearing early, is easily and cheap'y picked. 35c., $3.50 per doz., $2100 per 100.
Crandall. A black seedling of the western wild cur- rant. Distinct from the European biack varieties and without their odor. Wondertuily productive, a strong, vigorous grower, usuaily producing a crop next year after planting; large size, one-hall to three-quarters inch in diameter; easily picked; can be shipped farther and kept longer than any other small fruit. Free from attacks of insect enemies. 15c., $1.00 for 8.
Black Champion. Very productive ; large bunch and berry, excellent quality, vigorous grower. The lead- ing black sort for home and market.
Cherry. Berries some- times more than half an inch in diameter, bunches short, plant very vigorous and pro- ductive when grown on _ good soils and well culti- vated.
Fay’s Prolific. Never since its introduc- tion have there
been enough plants to supply the de- mand for this, one of the best red currants; its quick jump into popular favor as soon as tested, the ever-in- creasing demand shows that all claims made for it have been more than fulfilled. Large stems and berries, uniform in size, very produc- tive, easily picked. For home use or market, the leading variety.
La Versailles. Very large, red; bunch long, of great beauty and excel-
lent quality; one of the finest and best, lection.
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Black Victoria. A new variety of exceptional merit | Industry.
from England—the best variety yet introduced there. A strong, vigorous grower, making a neat bush, of unfailing productiveness; fruit of fine flavor and enormous size; the largest black currant in cultivation. 25c.
Worth Star. The strongest grower among the red varieties; should be given plenty of room and ground kept well enriched; bunches average 4 inches in length and are freely produced. -Single berries not as large as Cherry, but bunches are jJonger, heavier and bring equal price in market. ‘Combines extreme hardiness, vigorous growth, good size, extra quality and great productiveness. 15c., $1.00 for 10.
Raby Castle. An old English variety highly esteemed in that country, introduced in Canada a number of years ago; has proven the most profitable late wariety; very prolific; carries its foliage and fruit the latest of any. Bunch long and large; bright red.
Red Dutch. An old and well known sort, good quality, berry medium, long bunch. Very productive. Victoria. Large, bright red, bunches extremely long, berries medium size, of excellent quality. Good erect grower; very productive. Ripens late. One
of the most valuable sorts.
White Dutch. An old, well-known variety of medium size and excellent quality.
White Grape. Very large, yellowish white, sweet, or very mild acid, excellent quality and valuable for the table, the finest of the white sorts. Very productive.
Except noted, { year J0c. each; $1.00 for 15; $4.00 for 100. GOOSEBERRIES.
Plant in good rich soil and give a liberal dressing of manure every season. Regular pruning every year is essential for the production of fine fruit. The English varieties especially do best in partial shade and should be heavily mulched. To prevent mildew spray bushes soon as leaves appear and several times during the summer with potassium sulphide (liver of sulphur), one ounce to four gallons of water.
INDUSTRY.
Berries of the largest size, excellent flavor, pleasant and rich, dark red color when fully ripe. Strong upright grower, an immense cropper, less subject to mildew than most of the foreign va- rieties. The best known and most successful English sort; the demand steadily increases year by year,
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profitable and early variety. Is succeeding well in this country and promises to become as great a favorite as the Industry. Its dense foliage pro- tects the bloom during the spring frosts, making it one of the surest croppers. Fruit is large, green or straw-colored, of excellent flavor. One of the earliest varieties in cultivation.
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Lancashire Lad, One of the largest and best of the |
English varieties. Fruit smooth, bright red, extra size, fine quality, one of the best dessert berries. Bush strong grower and productive.
Whitesmith. Large, roundish oval, yellowish white, slightly downy; of first quality.
Extra strong two-year plants 25c. each; $1.00 for 5, AMERICAN VARIETIES,
Columbus. Seems to meet the long existing demand for a gooseberry equal to the En- glish in size and quality and to the best American in adaptability to our soils, cli- mate and freedom from mil- dew. Fruit of largest size, oval, handsome, greenish yellow, finest quality. Plant a strong, robust grower with large and glossy foliage. One of the best for general cultivation.
From Rural New Yorker: “The best variety yet intro-
duced; seem close to a perfect
gooseberry for our climate.
We have three bushes laden—
overladen—with large, smooth
berries, as large as the average
foreign kinds. There is not a
trace of mildew on either fruit
or foliage.”’’ 40c., 3 for $1.00.
Chautauqua. Combines size, beauty and quality with vigorous growth and productiveness. Fruit large, light yellow, free from spines and hairs; averaging 1 inch to 1% inch in diameter. Thick-skinned, sweet and of exquisite flavor. Has been tested for
1-year, 50c.;
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Downing. One of the oldest and best known sorts, large, handsome, pale green, of splendid quality
for both cooking and table use; bush a vigorous
grower, and usually free from mildew. One of the best for home use and market. 1ldc., 12 for $1.00.
Houghton.
reliable.
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red, sweet, tender, very good; plants spreading; shoots slender; enormously productive. 10c., 15 for $1.00. ;
Red Jacket. An American seedling of large size, smooth, prolific and hardy, of best quality. Has been well tested over a wide extent of territory by the side of all the leading varieties, and so far the freest from mildew, both in leaf and fruit, of them all. A wonderful cropper, with bright, clean, healthy foliage. 25c.
loc, 8 for
Golden Prolific. lish type. unusually free from mildew.
attractive ; quality excellent. A heavy fruiter. 30c., 4 for $1.00.
FIGS,
Brown Turkey. Brownish purple, large, rich and ex- cellent.
Royal, Medium, skin thin, reddish brown ple: very juicy, melting and high flavored.
Rose Fruited.
or pur-
One of the best known old sorts, always | White Fruited. Small to medium; roundish oval, pale
25c. each,
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ASPARAGUS.
Conover’s Colossal. A mammoth variety of vigorous growth, sending up [rom fifteen to twenty sprouts each year, from one to two inches in diameter; color deep green, and crown very close. One year roots, 50 for 65c., 100 for $1.00.
Palmetto. A very early variety; even, regular size, of excellent quality. One year, 50 for 65c., 100 for $1.00:
Columbian Mammoth White. It produces shoots which are white and remain so as long as fit for use. In addition to the marvelous advantage of its white color, the Columbian Mammoth White Asparagus is even more robust and vigorous in habit, and throws larger shoots and fully as many of them as the Conover’s Colossal. Market gardeners, grow- ers for canners and amateurs, should give this
great acquisition a thorough trial. 50 for 75c.,
100 for $1.25. RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT.
This deserves to be ranked amony the best early fruits in the garden. It affords the earliest material for pies and tarts; continues long in use and is valu- able for canning. Make the border very rich and
deep.
Linnaeus. Large, early, tender and fine. 15c., 8 for $1.00.
Queen, Strong, vigorous grower, producing extra
large stalks of finest quality, of a decided pink color. For canning or cooking in any way its quality is unsurpassed. 20c., 6 for $1.00,
HORSE RADISH.
Sets doz. 25c,; 100 for 80c.
HARDY ORNAMENTAL ‘TREES.
Prices Net Cash. Io Premiums Allowed.
Only such sizes as can be sent by mail are offered here. Those who desire to make but a small investment, or who prefer their own culture and
satisfaction.
All are finely rooted, certain to grow and give
training, will find this size just suited to their needs. For large sizes for immediate effect see Ornamental Department of Price List, by freight or express, a few pages ahead.
DECIDUOUS TREES.
Ash, White. A rapid-growing native tree, of fine symmetrical outline; a valuable street or park tree; should be extensively planted for timber. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Ash, Flowering. Attains a height of 20 to 30 feet. Fringe-like, greenish white flowers produced in large clusters on ends of the branches in early June. 25c.
Beech, Purple Leaved. Makes an elegant, medium size tree for the lawn; the foliage in the spring is a deep purple, later changing to crimson, and in Autumn a dull, purplish green. 35c.
Birch. Cut-Leaved Weeping. One of the most elegant of all weeping or pendulous trees. Its tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, graceful drooping habit, sil- very white bark and delicately cut foliage present a combination of attractive characteristics rarely met with in a single tree. 0c.
Cherries, Japan Flowering. The favorite flower of the Japanese who hold them in great esteem and have long taken great interest in the culture and the development of new varieties. Fine for all orna- mental planting, exceedingly profuse bloomer, generally flowering in clusters, some in short pan- icles. Our trees are imported direct from Japan. Can supply in double white, pink, crimson, red and
yellow and single white. Each, 5c
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Cornus Florida. (White Flowering Dogwood.) Flow- ers white, 3 to 3% inches in diameter, produced in spring before the leaves appear; very abundant, showy and durable. Foliage grayish green, glossy and handsome;‘in the Autumn turns to deep red, making the tree one of the most beautiful at that season. Spreading, irregular form, growing 20 to 25 feet high. 20c., 6 for $1.00.
Catalpa, Teas’ Japan Hybrid. Large, luxuriant foliage, handsome white flowers, with purple dots and a touch of yellow around the throat, with a pleasant, delicate fragrance; a tree in bloom not only pre- sents a magnificent spectacle to the eye, but also fills the air quite a distance with its agreeable odor. In rapidity of growth it rivals the most luxuriant trees of temperate climate. ldc., $1.00 for 25.
Catalpa Speciosa. One of the most rapid growers. Valuable for timber, fence posts, railroad ties, etc., possessing wonderful durability. Large heart- shaped downy leaves, and compound panicles of white flowers, tinged with violet and dotted with purple and yellow. Very ornamental and useful. 15c., 10 for 50c., 50 for $1.00.
Euonymous, (Strawberry Tree.) A very ornamen-
tal and showy small tree, whose chief beauty con- |
sists in its brilliant berries, which hangs in clusters from the branches till midwinter; berries rose colored. 25c.
Elm, American. A noble wide-spreading head branches. One of the: trees. 25c., $1.00 for 5.
Horse Chestnut, White Flowering. The well-known European species; very handsome; has magni- ficent spikes of white flowers. As a lawn tree or for the street it has no superior. 25c., $1.00 for 5.
Kentucky Coffee Tree. A native tree of large size, and rough bark and coarse branches ; feathery foliage of a bluish green color.
Linden, White Leaved. (European.) medium size, pyramidal form. Its handsome form, growth and foliage make it one of the finest ornamental d
Linden, American. (Basswood.) beautiful tree, with very large leaves and fragrant flowers. 25c., $1.00 for 5.
Linden, European. leaves and fragrant flowers.
native tree of large size, and graceful, drooping grandest park and street
20¢.
trees. soc.
Largely used for
| Larch.
A vigorous tree, |
A rapid growing, | Magnolia Acuminata. (Cucumber Tree.)
A fine pyramidal tree, with large |
street and ornamental planting, developing into beautiful specimens. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Laburnum, Scotch. (Golden Chain.) A very orna- mental small tree of irregular shape, with smooth, shining foliage. Its bright yellow pea-shaped blossoms are produced in long clusters. 25c.
Judas Tree. (Red Bud.) A small growing tree of irregular form, with heart-shaped leaves. It is covered with delicate pink blossoms early in spring before the leaves appear. A fine ornamental tree worthy of general planting. 25c.
(European.) An excellent, rapid-growing
pyramidal shaped tree, drooping slender branches:
foliage light green, soft and graceful. Perfectly hardy and thrives in nearly all situations. Makes handsome specimens for ornamental planting. 25¢.
Mountain Ash. (European.) A fine hardy tree, head dense and regular, covered from July till winter with great clusters of bright red berries. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Maple, Norway. A native of Europe; a large, hand- some tree, with broad, deep green, shining foliage; very desirable for street, park or lawn. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Maple, Sugar or Rock. A very popular American tree, and for its stately form and fine foliage, justly ranked among the very best, both for the lawn and the avenue. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Maple, Scarlet. A rapid growing tree with red flowers very early in the spring. 20c.
Maple, Silver. A hardy, rapid growing native tree of large size. Valuable for producing a quick shade. Excellent for street planting. 20c., 10 for $1.50.
JAPAN MAPLE.
Maple, Japan. The handsomest of all small orna- mental trees, for grouping or single specimens are unrivalled. Should be given a sheltered position in the north. Can supply in mail size; versicolor leaves irregularly variegated crimson, white and green. Aureum, golden leaves, green margin. Riticulatum, golden variegated leaves, green mar- gin. Each, 7dc.
A beauti-
ful pyramidal tree, attaining a height of from 50 to
80 feet, has bluish green leaves 6 to 9 inches long.
25c., 5 for $1.00.
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Poplar, Carolina. A vigorous, healthy native tree of rapid growth, pyramidal in form, with large, glossy leaves; valuable for park or street planting. It is free from attacks of insects, and will endure the
.coal smoke and gas of cities. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Poplar, Balsam. (Balm of Gilead.) A remarkably rapid growing tree, with luxuriant glossy foliage. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Poplar, Aurea. Fine golden yellow foliage, retain-
ing its brilliancy throughout the season. 25c., 5 for $1.00. Poplar, Lombardy, A native of Europe. Remark-
able for its erect growth and tall, spire-like form. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Poplar, Pyramidal, (Silver-leaved.) A tree of rapid growth and spreading habit. Leaves glossy green above and white as snow beneath. 25c.
Plum, Persian or Purple Leaved. A small-sized, elegant tree, with rich purple leaves, ends of shoots bril- ane red; very desirable for contrast. 25c., 5 for
1.00.
Peach. (Double Flowering, White and Red.) Flow- ers perfectly double, covering every branch with a mass of beautifully formed, highly colored flow- ers early in Spring. Vigorous growers, handsome foliage; make handsome groups. 30c., 4 for $1.00.
Russian Olive. Tree attains a height of from 20 to 30 feet, bark dark green, wood very heavy and burns like a candle (called by some the European Candle Tree), foliage rich silver color, willow shape; flow- ers deep golden and very fragrant; hardy. It is a beautiful ornamental tree, and should be in every collection. 25c.
Thorn, Paul’s Double Scarlet. Flowers deep crimson,
- with scarlet shade; very double. 25c.
Thorn, Double White. Small, double, daisy-like flow- ers in clusters. 25c.
Thorn, Double Pink. Double pink or rose flowers,
- with white tips. 25c.
Tulip Tree. (Whitewood.) One of the grandest of
- our native trees, of tall pyramidal habit, with broad, glossy, fiddle-shaped leaves and beautiful tulip-like flowers; allied to the Magnolia. 25c.
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Salisburia, (Maiden Hair.) A rare elegant tree from Japan, with singular foliage, unlike that of any other tree; almost fern-like, of free growth, and every way desirable. 25c.
Willow, Laurel Leaved. A splendid ornamental small tree, with large, glossy, laurel-like leaves whence its name. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Willow, Wisconsin. (Weeping.) A large tree with long, drooping branches, similar to the Baby- lonica, but much hardier. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Willow, Babylonica. (Weeping.) A well known and most graceful tree of large size. Its fresh, bright green tint and long wavy branches make it very attractive. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Willow, Golden. A showy variety with golden bark of high color, making it very conspicuous during
winter. A handsome tree at all seasons. 25c., 5 for $1.00. EVERGREENS. MAIL SIZE.
For large trees, by freight or express, see price list following fruit department.
Arbor Vitae, Golden. A beautiful variety of Chinese, compact and globular; color, a lively yellowish green; not quite hardy at the north; should be planted in a shady situation. 35c., 3 for $1.00.
Arbor Vitae, American. One of the finest evergreens for hedges. It grows rapidly and soon forms a most beautiful hedge; very dense. Of course it is never adapted to turn stock, but it forms a most desirable and ornamental screen to divide the lawn from other parts of the ground, or any other purpose. l5c., 10 for $1.00, 100 for $5.00.
ArborVitae, Tom Thumb. A very small compact little evergreen, very fine foliage. Makes a beautiful ornament for a small yard or cemetery lot; fine for low hedges. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Arbor Vitae, Hovey’s Golden. A small tree, globular in form, foliage light green with a golden tinge, and very compact; hardy. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Arbor Vitae, Ericoides. (Heath-Leaved Arbor Vite.) A very pretty dense little shrub of the Tom Thumb type. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Arbor Vitae, Pumila. A little dwarf, very fine both in color and form. 25c.
Arbor Vitae, Pyramidalis, An exceedingly beautiful, bright variety, resembling the Irish Juniper in form; foliage deep green; color well retained in winter: perfectly hardy. Should have a place in every collection. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
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Arbor Vitae, Douglass Golden, The desirable
most
golden variety, especially for the Northern States, |
Hardy, free grower, with fine golden yellow foli- age. d0c.
Arbor Vitae Compacta. Foli- age light green, habit dwarf and compact. 25c.
Arbor Vitae, Siberian. A superb variety, similar to Ameri- can, with heavier and fuller foliage and more compact in habit. It holds its color during the winter and _ bears trimming well. Is valuable for low hedging and single specimens. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Box Tree, A fine small evergreen, with pale green leaves. Can be trained in any desirable form by shearing. 20c., 6 for $1.00.
Box Tree Variegata. A beautiful variegated leaf form of tree box. 25c. .
Box, Dwarf. Used principally for borders and edging,
for which purpose it is the best plant in cultivation. 10c., 80c. for 10, $5.00 for 100.
Crpress, Lawson’s. A rare evergreen from California. ne of the most graceful; elegant drooping branches; half hardy here. 35c.
Cypress, Nutkaensis. A very fine evergreen from Nootka Sound, one of the best. Foliage dark green; perfectly hardy. 35c.
Fir, Balsam. (American Silver.) A very regular, sym- metrical tree, assuming the conical form even
when young; leaves dark green above, silvery beneath. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Fir, Fraseri. A green foliage.
rare with dense
35c.
Fir, Nordmanniana. A symmetrical and imposing tree, the warm green of the young shoots contrasts finely with the rich, deep color of the old foliage ; the best of the Silver Firs. 40c.
tree,
Juniper, Suecica Nana. A dwarf variety, compact habit of growth; foliage light; not changing in winter; perfect- ly hardy. 25c.
Vf, Juniper, Irish, Erect and formal in habit; " foliage deep green and very compact, making a splendid column, sometimes
15 to 20 feet high; much used in oh cemeteries. 25c., 5 for $1.00. 5 4 f pid Juniper, Excelsa. A very ornamental, py- pee, ramidal growing tree; entirely hardy.
25c.
Juniper, Savin, A low, spreading tree, with handsome, dark green foliage; very hardy and suitable for lawns and cemeteries; can be pruned to any de- sired shape. 25c.
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Juniper Neoboriensis, New; one of the finest Juni- pers, grows in pyramid form. 35c.
Juniper Swedish. Not quite so erect in growth as the Irish; foliage light yellowish green. It attains a height of 10 or 15 feet; perfectly hardy. 25c.
Mahonia Aquifolia. An evergreen shrub with purplish leaves and showy bright yellow flowers in May. 25c.
| Podocarpus Nubigens. A rare evergreen from Japan:
erect, like the Irish Yew, with heavier and denser
foliage. 25c.
| Pine Austrian. A strong, hardy grower, fine for wind-breaks; grows rapidly on light, sandy soil: hardy. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Pine Scotch. Like the preceding, its quick, strong growth makes it valuable for protective screens; very hardy. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Pine White. (Strobus.) A strong, rapid growing tree, with light, delicate silvery green foliage. 25c.
Pine Excelsa. (Bohtan.) Resembles white pine, but the leaves are longer and it has a more dense habit of growth. 25c.
Pine Mugho. (Dwarf.) Very distinct, leaves short, stiff, a little twisted, and thickly distributed over the branches; does not grow tall, but spreads over the ground, generally assuming a globular form; very dense. 20c.
Spruce Hemlock. An elegant pyramidal tree with drooping branches and delicate dark foliage. It is a beautiful lawn tree and makes a highly orna- mental hedge. 20c., 6 for $1.00.
Spruce Norway. A lofty, elegant tree of perfect pyramidal habit, remarkably elegant and rich; as it gets age has fine, graceful and pendulous branches; it is exceedingly picturesque and beauti- ful. Very popular and deservedly so, and should be largely planted: One of the best evergreens for hedges. 1l5c., 10 for $1.00, 100 for $5.00.
Spruce Douglas. From the mountains of Colorado. A rapid grower; foliage somewhat resembles Hem- lock, leaves light green above, glaucous below. Conical form, branches spreading, light and grace- ful. 50c.
Spruce American White. A tall tree, with spreading branches and light green foliage. 6 for $1.00.
Spruce Colorado Blue. A rare elegant tree with foli- age of a rich blue. One of the most distinct and striking of all the spruce family. A free grower and perfectly hardy. 0c.
| Retinospora Plumosa. An exceedingly handsome,
| small evergreen from Japan, with feathery, light green foliage. 25c., 5 for $1.00.
Retinospora Plumosa Aurea. Like the preceding, a plant of great beauty, foliage soft, plume-like, ofa golden color; close and compact habit; should be in every amateur collection. 35c.
Retinospora Squarrosa. A tree of small size with graceful, drooping branches and glaucous green foliage. 35c.
loose, 20c.,
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| Yew Elegantissima. An erect little tree with varie- Or
gated leaves; valuable at the south. 25c.
| Yew Irish. Upright in growth, with dense foliage of a dark somber hue; not quite hardy here; valu- able at the south for cemeteries or small yards. 25c.
WASHINGTON Co., ARK., April 11, 1896. Dear Sirs: The box and barrel arrived the 5th inst., after being 11 days on the road, but the trees were in perfect con- dition, not injured in the least. Thanks for the gratis trees, they came in nicely. Very respectfully, E Stacy Pettit.
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FRUIT SORNAMENTAL TREES,
GRAPE VINES, SMALL FRUITS, ETC., FOR SPRING, 1897.
By Express or Freight, Purchaser Paying Charges. TWELVE HUNDRED ACRES DEVOTED TO THE NURSERY BUSINESS.
In filling orders from this list we reserve the right, in case that we are out of a variety, to substitute an- other of equal merit when it can be done (always labeling with correct name), unless the party ordering says “no substituting,” in which case we will fill the order so far as we can and return the balance. All goods ordered from this list must be sent by express or freight, customers paying charges on receipt of goods. All heavy trees in large amouzts should be sent by freight, as charges are so much less, and our perfect pack- ing admits a long journey without injury to the trees. Always give full and explicit shipping directions, as our responsibility ends on delivery of trees in good condition to the freight office.
We shall be pleased to quote prices to anyone desiring different sizes or stock in larger quantities than
offered herein.
In sending list state definitely the number of each variety and size wanted.
For varieties and description see preceding pages, or for more extended descriptions see Catalogue No. 1,
which will be mailed on receipt of 10 ¢
ents.
We guarantee all stock to be up to size and grade specified in list, tobe in good condition and carefully packed; this guarantee holds good only when prompt notification on arrival of stock is sent us, stating plainly any errors or cause for complaint.
TERM S—"t cash with order.
No discounts allowed.
5 at 10 rates, 50 at 100 rates;
but
if remittance
amounts to $25 and up, everything at lowest rate quoted in this Price List, both fruit and ornamental. Remember that we employ no agents, and are responsible only for orders sent to us through the mail or delivered in
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Columbian, 2 years................... an (BS \ Gee ceence| booceecer oughton, 1 year... 10 60) 3 50 Duchesse, 2 years.. 95 |" 2 00)... lberreoe j 10) 80) 450 Delaware, sven! 13 60| 4 00! mit SeLevOarien.: wee Pe eee 70, 5 00 2 years... | 20} 1 00} 5 00) I 2 years .. 15 le on Ti Diamond, 1 year......---cc+see-csseeensssseesersseees 10 80| 4 00|| industry, 2 CATS 20 | 1 20) 10 00 DVORTE: stash oe 15 | 100} 6 00|| Keepsake, 2 years... >| 2 00) 12 00 Eaton, 1 year... “! 95 | 100} 5 00} Lancashire Lad, White Smith and ‘Grown E alt 9 years. 90 | 150] 8 00! 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Jefferson, 1 year.. 20 | , W 2 “se 2 years.. “ | 25 Karola Stvssnur v Leader, sues pete edqaiheirt hace | 20 .||Japan Wineberry........ 1 , 2 13 reahal VOBTB...ccccceee cscceesrenee oe ve} 25] -| Golden Mayberry.. 0 501 75 ady, 3 year....... 15 | Millor’ sikted soecivescis scesvsereAttevenny at ZV GOH cups otsscvinss nancies 20 | Lady Washington, 2 yenrs. 25 BLACKBERRIES. } Dy he eee areas wy ade: eo hele ty aan Silat) r Cittatinny aylor’s rolific, Wilson's Martha, ebm me) eau a Karly and Wilson Jumior...........c00e0 a } 1 Pe : 2 Massasoit, 1 VOR... nicciranpeneien ea 10 | Eldorado secneeapesenerecsenesesees of 10 60| 300 5) yenrs.... 15 Minnewaski.......secssse0 | 40 60| 2 00 Moore's Early, 1 year.... ats 15 | Oneiae ab toaeaammerery eee sth: ") 15 | 85) 00 iuver: Sp eet ete ele iH Linorebia Dewberry icitaciciasccrietnties | 10] 50} 125 “ 2 years....... } 15 Merrimaé, l year.. 10 STRAWBERRIES. 2 years. 15 | 7 on Bubach’s, Bisel, Crescent, Cumberland, | Niagara, 1 year 10 2 50 Dayton, Eclipse, Enhance, Great Paci-| | | 2 years... 15 350| fic, Gandy, Greenville, Haverland, Jes-| Poughkeepsie, 1 year.. ies it. LbOlerenne | sie, Lovett, Sharpless, Wilson and War-) ne DVOA TSS ciated teste vaeee O51 im 2 OW HFG cssvetatuvictttacesPercouseesenel $4.00 per 1000|.....:..|scceseees 60
PRICH LIST OF TREES, ETC. 167 PRR | PER PER | PER EACH. EACH. STRAWBERRIES—Continucd. 10 | _100_ ASPARAGUS. _w_| 100 Parker Earle and Timbrell...$5.00 per 1000).........|......... $0 75 Conover’ Ss Colossal and Palmetto, TL yeart slices $ * 0 2518 0 75 Brandywine, Crawford, W. Beecher, 2 years.. Berroa 30} 1 00 Kentucky, Leader, Splendid and Shuck- Columbian Mammoth White, 1 Year........|.. 30} 1 00 JES teaasoncececicoscHOEESECORCOBEEE CCUCCOCOBEIEECE HE OcOcDDCHD| [OOSOREE GD Ua YCATS........]...cee0e 40| 1 50 Marshall ... Bin R fs AWTS) Ecc cd Rc BRED Boos etic eee eee inne Sipe ee ee ae. he coe 15 | 1.00} 5 00 pAcH.| PBR | PER : gacu,| PER | PER DECIDUOUS TREES. “~) 10 | 100 || DECIDUOUS TREES--Continued. 10 | 100 Aflanthus, 6 to 8 feet......cccccceseesesee cree -|80 ON [seem Magnolia—Acuminata, 3 to 4 feet ...........- #0 40 Alder—Imperial cut-leaved, 3 Wo 6 feet... 50 |... 5 to 6 feet ...... to 10 feet... 60 |... aS Soulangeana, é to ; feet e:c..s-.- a European, 8 to 8 fast =|) 2) fs 3 to 4 feet.........| 1 “ to 10 feet. Qa | ; Ss Tripetela, 3 to 4 feet ..... .. 1 Ash—White, 6 to g feet.......... 50 i$ 4 00 ; Mountain Ash—Kuropean, 5 to7 feet...... 8 to 10 feet... 60 | 5 09 ] 7 to 8 feet...... “European, 8 s 8 feet... 50 | 350 ‘| a ‘“ Oak-leaved, 4 to 6 feet__- to 10 feet.. 60 | 5 00 ‘||Oak—Kuropean and Red, 5 to 6 feet........... Balm of Gilead to 8 feet... 35 | 300 ||“ Pyramidal and Cork- is tbe 5 MAE 1¢ 10 to 12 feet....... 50 | \4 00 i Olive—Russian, 3 to 4 feet. . Birch—Purple-leaved, 3 to 4 feet... FD bose ces | Cito Steet eters Be Scotch, 2 to 7 feotsmnees, 50. | 4 Poplar—Carolina and Lombardy, 6 to 8 ft. “ to 10 feet...... 75 | 60 8 to 10 ft. of Pyaumidae 4 to 6 feet... 15 iM oS ‘ “10 to 12 fi. Beech—Purple-leaved, 3 to 4 feet.. "5 os Aurea (Golden) 6 to 8 feet 4 to 5 feet Bs 8 to 10 feet... ® ® River’s Grafted w Pyramidal, 6 to 8 feet...........0..06: 4 to 6 feet Peach—Dbl. flowering, Red and White, of oY 3 to 4 feet... Sto difeety... occ. ee ae 40 | 3 50}. : ss Fern-leaved, 2 to 3 teet .... Rose Acacia—(Flowering Locust) grafted.| _ European, 4 to 5 feet...... ATO MOets costseecosceaneceesesse hoes 1B Noe a Tricolor, 2 to 3 feet... ete: 200 Salisburia—Maiden Hair, 4 to 5 feet........ (38) |osoceecce Heponcence Cornus—Florida, Red flowered, 3 to 4 ft...) 75 |. _,||Sycamore—European, Oriental Plane, White flowered, 3 to 4 feet, | 50 |. fel OtOWS teehee eee 60 seeererer|eeeeeeree “ Mascula, 3 to 4 feet. call SR '||Sassafras—3 to 4 f ie | 85. |eseeseses|ereeeeeee Cypress—Deciduous, 4 to 6 feet................. (0) | (ease (toma Thorns—Double White, Pink and | Paul's SE SIG and Tea’s eI 6 to Scarlet, 3 tod feet... ne Sopa RDEAOROGOROAEOCAO CCA boSACOBOBCOUE! 9 4to5 feet. sr 8 to 10 f£6ets.<.d4. nse whe : Tulip Tree—5 to 6 feet... oe Bungei, Grafted, 6 to 8 feet........ 8 to 10 det SOU SS ai
Crab A&pple—White flowering, 2 tod feet.. Bechtel’s Double goenne Pink, 3 to 4 feet.........
Cherry—Black, 9 to 8 feet......
8 to 10 feet..
Large Double Ros
3to4 feet
Japan, Flowering, 2 to 3 feet
4 to 6 feet
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Elm— American, : to 8 feet.. to 10 feet..
Scotch ae Red, 6 to 8 "8 to 10 feet...
‘““ Purple-leaved, 6 to 8 feet
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** Golden-leaved, 6 to 8 feet................. Euonymous—LHuropean (Strawberry tree) Aol feeti.sseccerane-seseerenanes
Honey Locust, 4 to 5 feet... cee os Horse Chestnut—-\White- flowering. 4to5 ft. 6 to 7 ft.
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Red-flowering, 4 to6 ft.. Dwarf, 2 to3 feet... Iron-Wood—4 to 5 feet Judas Tree—3 to 4 feet Kentucky Coffee Tree—4 to 6 feet... Laburnum—Scotch, 3 to 4 feet Larch—European, 4 to 6 feet to 8 feet... Liquid Aniber=Siecet Gum, 4 to 6 feet... Linden—American, g to 8 feet 8 to 10 feet... European, 6 fo 8 feet... 10 feet... Silver or White. leaved, 6 to 8 ft... Maple—Silver-leaved, s to 8 feet 8 to 10 feet.. 10 to 12 feet Sugar or Rock, ° to 8 feet... 8 to 10 feet.. Norway, 6 to 8 feet.............. ge 8 to 10 feet... sf 10 to 12 feet... Sycamore, 4 to 6 feet .. Purple-leaved, 4 to 6 ft. Schwerdlerii, 4 to 6 feet: Reitenb ichi,
Weirs Cut-leayed, 6 to 8 feet Ash- -leaved (Box pieony 6 to 8 ft... 8 to 10 ft... se we to 12 2 Ban
2 to 3 feet...
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...||\Corcorus—Japonioa, 2 to 3 feet ...||Calycanthus—Floridus, 2 to 3 feet... .||\Currants—F lowering, 3 to 4 feet
..||Exochordia—Grandiflora, 2 to 3 feet
Gold- iio 5 to 7 feet.. 3 to 1€ feet... Rosemary, strong- heads..
WEEPING TREES.
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8 to 10 feet... Young’s, 4 to 6 feet Elegans Pendula, 3 to 4 feet.. Beech—Pendula, 2 to 3 feet ........c.000: Cornus—Florida Pendula, 4 to 6 feet.. Elm—Fulva Pendula................:000e000 ‘““ Camperdown
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Mulberry Russian— |’ ea ’3 New, 1 year..
2yea rs. /Willow—Kilmarnock, 1 year heads.. Es | 2 year heads.. New American Wisconsin & BE Oss wo fi t
| DECIDUOUS SHRUBS.
||Azalea—Ghent, 15 to 18 inches..................
4 Mollis, 12 to 15 inches... oe eieelOKLOLS e111 Chess esses nee
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Altheas—3 to 4 feet
Amorpha Fruticosa—3 to 4 feet............... |Berberry — Common and Purple-leayed, DWtOlo eet. nee
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Thunbergii, 18 inches. Clethra Alnifolia—1)4 to 2 feet...... |Colutea Arborescens—3 to 4 feet... Cornus— —Sanguinea, 3 feet Elegantissima, 2 to 3 feet
...|/Deutzia—Crenata, fl. Pl, 3 to 4 feet... ue 6 fl. al. Dl, 3 to 4 feet...... se Gracilis, 12 to 15 inches............
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168 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.’S CATALOGUE. PER | PER PER | PER DECIDUOUS SHRUBS—Sont'd."4°%| 10 | 10 || EVERGREENS—Continued. |*4°"-) 0 | 100 Elder—Golden-leaved, 3 to 4 feet .............. Juniper—Virginiana, Red Cedar, 1% to eG Variegated leaf, 2 to 3 feet. a ; Ife OL: s.scsadasast tienen sbncuaeee at $0 50 |$4 00 J......... Filbert—Purple-leaved, 2 to 3 feet............ as Virginiana, Red Cedar, BtoB tt] 6v |} 5 00 |........ Forsythia—In variety, 3to4 feet............ a Neboriensis, 1% to 2 feet......... (fo Fro oS Fringe—Purple, 3 to 4 feet........... s Savin, 15 to 18 in.............ess000.| 60 |. White, 2:to. S'feet.........2. <sssceseces Podocarpus Nubigens—15 to 18 in. MM Enns Hydrangea—Paniculata Grane 18 to Pine—Austrian, 18 to 24 in.. 40 | 3 00 24 inches 5 2 to 3 feet. 50 | 4 00 y 2 to 3 teet.. 40 ‘. Seotch, 18 to 24 in-_ .| 35 | 3 00 Halesia—(Silver Bell) 2 to 3 feet . 40 A 2 to 3 feet... -| — 50 | 4-00 Honeysuckle—Tartarian, 2 to 3 f 95 ‘“ Excelsa, 18 to 24 inches. «| 60 |..eeseee. : Lilac—White and Purple, 3 to 4 feet. 30 ee) YS hite, 15 to 18 inches... .| 40) 350), Persian, White and Purple...... no ees a 1% to 2 feet...... «| 50 | 400). “Japonica (Tree Lilac) 4 to 5 feet. 50 ‘Dwarf, 15 to 18 inches... 50 | 4 00 |. Philadelphus —Syringus, four yarieties, Wee 18 to 24 inches... 1 60 | 5 00 |. 3 to si PF OOb: is wcuecasvaees 95 | tliovertiacis gabe 2 to 3 feet........... p |. Gy Aurea, 1% to 2 feet. ae ais, Aurea, 5 to ape in. Pyrus Japonica—Ncarlet, 1% to 2 feet...... 25 ze Squarrosa, 18 to :4 in.. Privet—Common and Californicum, 2 to 3 aa Pisifera, 2 to 3 feet... 151) repeat Peer Aca teen ee eeear oF 25 “th Filifera Pendula, 1S to 24in- D | Prunus—Triloba, 2 to 8 feet... OFA el ee | Spruce—Norway, 8 to 10 inches...... .| J5 | 100 1$4 00 Pissardi, purple-lcav red, 3 to 4 ft, 30) 12.tollain.s.. 25 | 2 00 | 6 00 Ptelia—Trifoliata Hop-tree, 4 to 5 feet......! 35 |. Pe. ‘1% to 2 feet. 40 | 3 00 |10 00 Sumach—Cut-leaved, 2 to 3 feet...... 35 is 7a tito DS eGLs esas 50 | 400 15 00 Snowberry—Red and White fruited. * bi Weeping, 14 to 2 feet... 1 ( temp! Mad RUse enact AOS HCCv ide seh cies tector 25 ‘ Ilemloek, 15 to 18 inches_- 3: Spireas—In variety, 2 to 3 feet. ‘| | OF ’ Colorado Blue, 12 to15 10 \ Aurea, 2 to 3 feet... 95 ‘** Douglassi, 15 to 18 inches Bumaldi, 15 to 18 in 35 a “White, 18 to 24 inches... Tamarix—<Africana, 3 to 4 feet.. 95 ‘ ‘Yew—Elegantissima, 8 to 1Zine Viburnum—sterilis, Snowball, 3 35 15 to 18 inches... Japonicum, 8 to 4 feet... 85 “Trish, 15 to 25 inches... i High Bush Cranberry, 2 to 3 ft. 25 Variegated, 15 to 18 in.. ar s as Bhcaton) 2ia8 feat reer 50 “ Erecta, 18 to 24 inch....,..... eige ia—In variety, 2 to 3 feet.. A3% 5 i Fol. Variegata, 2 to 3 feet_...... 30 lle a At SHRUBS. 20 | 1 ol ery ree, 5 to 12 in Mipd= paiva vey eevee = OY) seem vee CLIMBING SHRUBS. ade akwothen 251 2 00)... Ampelopsis—Veitchii, strong plants........ 25 | Dwarf, 4 to 6 inches... wt 10) 60) 400 reEante amenean My eee «cones alo Mahonia Aquifolia—12 to 15 inches... A pe ee! ees ebia Quinata i. r | Bignonia Radicans... eae ce es RHODODENDRONS. = | Elematis—Coccinen.............essessseccserssnecen 55 .| Choice Grafted Sorts, 1% feet... 1 25°} 10 00}.....+00 J#ckmani and other large 2 feet.. 1 50 | 12 50)... flowe Brine iSONNS <c2--.12-e-veseperess 50 | * Strong 3-year.. Bh ati 4 HEDGE PLANTS. | | Paniculata, 2-year.. 25 Osage Orange, 2 years, p>r 1,000, $10 00. wervens! 60 Dutchman’s Pipe, extra heavy. slay |Honey Locust, 2 years, | 1,006, vies 00. 1 00 Honeysuckle—|n variety See 1 20 |Privet, 15 to 18 UD CHES..csesesseces sre 2 50 Wistaria—Pur ple, 2 years. =| nny X 18 to 24 inches...............6. 3 50 Chinese wW hte: 2) ee. cae 5u |Pyrus, . Japonica, 12 to 15 inches.............-. 15 100) 5 00 erberry, Common and Eu” ed, 15) | t EVERGREENS. | J) COW INCHES enceiceeneeseee| 15 | 100; 400 ] ery grown, bushy { sp | | aa. nursery grown hy (transplanted ROSES, | Arbor Vite— Amere: an, 8 to 12 in............ 15 | 100] 4 00) Hybrid Ferrera strong field grown,in| |_ | 12 to 15 in | 25] 200) 600 splendid assortment................ 35 | & 18 to 24 in. 40 | 3 00] 10 00|| Wichuriana.............0...cccreseeseeees wef 3D | Ye 2 to 3 feet_- 508 | 4.00] sees Margaret Dickson, best hardy white........., 50 | 2 Gi 3 to 4 feet 51 6 00l. "||Mad. George Bruant.....cccccc00. cece 40 | Oy Compacts, 15. tomlsiines .ac.cce] ee BOM een een Rugosa Rubra and Alba.. 40 | o Douglass, Golden, 15 to ..| Agnes Emily Carman...... 40 | Lis Wrievides, 15 to 18 in ... “| Climbing, Dormant Plants. 30 | * Golden (Chinese), 12 to 15 in.....| 50 |... “Crimson R Ri aT as Geo. Peabody, 15 to 18 in......... 1 00 ee ess ..|| Moss and Perpetual Moss, dormant pls nts} 35 | oY Hovey’s Golden, 15 to 18in......) 35 ..| bourbon Nose China and Tea. 4-inch = = 18 to 24 in...... 50 Aes gPOE PIAMEB. oJ sihuevegitesshucsncoeesbeNee ~ “ aes ef ts a to 3 feet..... 60 | 5 00 ..| Marechal Neil, 40 and 5-inch pot plants..... } 40 ad arrisonii. 15 to 18 in..........0.... 75 : fe uM Pyramidalis, 1% to 2 feet 35 a TREE "PAEONIES. aK v. 2 to 3 feet... 50 2 Banksii, 1 PERT cnt svedevsedevsusieeetasesereueeoe ts | 75.) 6 OOitnee Li . 4 3 to 4 feet... ea 75 Bi CONE isn. cauvscudevaveteviscsy areoteunonben 1/100; 8 OO}s.a.: a : | , Pamila, 1% to 2 feet... “=| HERBACEOUS PAEONIES. ‘Semper ene to 18 in 50 |. A Fine Collection............. wonusn| 25.1 2°00 laa “ T n t | ' Se ee Toto IB ANe eel Ae STE || BULBS AND TUBERS. ‘* Siberian, 15 to I8in.......... | 85 | 3 00 |.........| Caladium Esculentum... e severe) 150! “10a u 2 to 3 feet ..... ey es Cannas, named in 10 sorts.. hal 0 80 Cypress—Nutkaensis, 18 to 24 in. RB: Vor ; Choice Dwarf French. 15) 120 Lawsoniana, 18 to 24 in . 60 ‘Dablias, Fine Assortment... 25 | 180 Fir, Silver—American Balsam, fhe to 24in| 40 Gladiolus, mixed sorts, very ‘fine 5) 2 to 3 feet 60 ba named varieties.. 15 | 100 af Frazerii, 18 to 24i “ ie aet SOURS cceeves .| Lilium Auratum, Gold Band 2 1 50 - Nordmannians, fe towdlin: ec) omic Gare by Speciosum Rubrum.. 15 | 1 00). Juniper—Irish, 1% to 2 fect.. fucpetectic| SOMA cceaeetl cx a 3 --| 25] 2 00). ** ' 2 to 2% feet....... sft] PD Sovnecksa] ev “ Wallacei-............ «| 15} 120 ‘S Swedish, 2 to 2% feet.. 60 |. ‘* Tigrinum, fl. pl. we} 20 85). ui Excelsa, 1% to 2 feet... 60 ‘ ‘ Batemani -»| 25) 200 uh Suecica Nana, 15 to 18 in........... Pid Coepeen | Penne Tuberose, Pearl and Double Italian......... 5 35
KOOTENAI, IDAHO, May 4th, 1 DUNKLIN Co., Mo., Oct. oth, 1896. Gents: I received the Strawberries quite a while ago, Sirs: The box of nursery stock, which was “That but delayed thanking you for them until now. M
me on the 26th of September came duly to hand. ave | thanks forsame. They reached here alive and healthy an not taken the goods out of the box, but looked in the | are growing nicely, I also wish to tell you that the trees top, and find them in excellent condition. The trees and | of mi 1 kinds, and grapes have all started to growing, and vines look fine, and am well pleased with them. with proper care an not think I will lose any.
Yours truly, W. W. STANLEY. Respectfully yours, EDWARD STANLEY.
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_ PAGE. ANNAS ......1+.38, 66 to 69 i erbury Bell roe, elt 39 «cara 85 RS EEY o'vcciwisiaisisis's 31 Yee 36 RRs ws 3 38, 65, 66 ABRs sei tpess cvs 73 Castor Oil Bean ........ 52 So inocer uogeneveceden 9 < COIIIGIFY BERG (Aarne een 10 (CGO eta) Shae: Coergaco Gate 39 @entaureas fo... cn..... 39 Centrosema ............. 39 “(COG RTINIIAN UR Gece ee Ap oaeeE 116 Cherries 138, 139 POE SEINUELS) gesteviiefeie seis. <0> Chrysanthe 40, 69-73 (Ciiseie TRIED eoeoqeoneeuod 116 MOM ERAT A siecle es os wicie ts eee 40 Cinnamon Vine ........ 13: (CUETTISE Roa aan ae eae 39 Giematis™ csr. eo. 132, 133 Glerodendron ........... (CHEN Sead Bs Deore aOR Bron Climbing Vines ....182, 138
Clover Club rates on seeds .... 3 Club rates on plants... 5
Collards ..
~ Columbine
Convolvulus Coreopsis
_ Corcorus Corn, Broom Corn, Ensilage
Currants
Cuphea Cyclamen
Delphinium .. Dewberry
Deutzias .... Dianthus MDIGEMtM ar metue eets soe sce ce Diotamnus Digatilis : Dollar Collections Doronicum Wraeenal eect. ss Dutehman’s Pipe
Be Plant Egyptian Lotus .... Eleagnus Longipes .... IBIBO Go scdor A UBM DA OBGED 129
Eensilage, corn epupley tim. hose. ole Eranthemum TRIE HA On OAS! tos ae a eae Eschscholtzia ISTIC HIG iar Se eer et eee Euonymus
Eupatoriums Evening EEE Ose 8 Eivergreens ....163, 164, 168 Exochordia 128
Foe=ns setrtatiial sj eialaasye's/s «0.2 Feverfew LOGE ceeded oncdoqhempe
-| Hemorecallis
PAGE. Flower Seeds..... 33 to 56 Flowering Maple ...... 33 TWlowering Sage ....52, 113 Forget-Me-Not ......... 43 FROGS ysG aN ae sissies eres ois 128 Hours © ecloGksacs. case 43 Io psfaalone ve nnocauen eon 42, 119 EIN BREA rs a oe 131 Fruit Collections ....... 134 Fruit Trees, ete., mail
SIZ WS. waciseies 184 to 161 Fruit Trees, etec., large
VASE AE Aen res) 165 to 167 IM WONSNIES “So ghoceods 48, 78, 79
PRIM arisar cn sateresi 119
G ailardia Teer aiarlenets 43, 119 (Cra Gena. e pestle = (Gre@MUESPAIG cakes tyes: «rs Geranium ....... 44, 80 ro 3B Germameliviyecsccdeacivcces 116
| Gilly Flower ............ 52 (GIA GLOMIS ee nacaewiae 43, 85 87 GLORIA veers onion ae es 44, re (COGIG ENS ae Ba ARobing dodts Golden Marguerite ieee 119
Gooseberries ....... 1595 ie Gooseflower *.............
Gourds Grapes .......
Grevillea ...... Grass Seed Gumbo
Herdy Perennial Plants 117 to 126
Hardy Climbers ...132, 133 Hardy Ornamental Trees PEG 161 to 165, 167, 168 Hardy Shrubs 126 to 131, 108 “Hedge Plants 168 “Helianthus |Heliotrope ............ Reverie sant
BEVEL DS eco or srieaiimanie ese che EMUDISCUS (2252.55. - Hickory Nut Hollyhocks .......... Honeysuckle eNO} Ok> Gants Goan HEB Toes
Horse Radish
ISI Zi@roalHehblsivas Aenea ae 120 Hydrangeas . 88, 127 Hypericum ..........: 7120 5 | pestis Baettaeltion a sie sine 37, 121
eer Plamitysciccnece ce 46 Impatiens ... 46 India Rubber Tree ....” 78 PWOMEAM eens te eae ce 45, 89 AIGISHae Sasi Scioe he cose 121 J acobean Lily ......... 59
Japan Quince ....... 127 Japan Snowball ........ 131 Japan Mayberry ....... 155 Japan Walnut ..... 146, 166
Japan Morning Glory.. ae
Cir Key cash ol bb ash aemnine Aare ene SUMEDELIY, ~oiscieadeaeeee 7 AN Nese oiasste Oe etnebel rater e)eioe 16 Kaffir Corn .......... 33 Kalmia .... Kohl Rabi Kerria POTUEATAS ac haie Aciele e iaiamie 88 Larkspur ..... 42, 46, 119 NACA VMNUS cc aw eee wee 46, 125
Lathyrus Odoratus .... 53
IDEN ctsl shi Sa amrcdeene tine 31 Hawn: Gass veeese see 31, 32 MGC ORGS apecine esac cc ernie ses 16 Lemon Verbena ........ 116 TTCETHI COS selectins iste arsiiens Beale EIA Chr geistasiapaisitas varetay Sine 129 TESTU GS he nic creer te 121, 122 Lily OE the Valley ...... 122 HOE AW, a ceiieny- aig actea:a's 46 Lophospermum ........ 116 TE CLUS ee ctecciglerosoy« reise 46
adeira’ Vine . 7. ...... 116
Mangel Wurzels .. 7 Manettia Vine .......... 89 DVR ANAS) Ye cam ate vietees eam ¢ 90 VPA TIS OLDS Gee vichaley visemes 46
INDEX.—CONTINUED.
PAGE. Marjoram ..... cathe show! IMME AROS 5 os eee oaae pal 17 Mianimam dia iis cnet = 46 NTA Viel OR MCR Ula cslenarstars 43 AY Schild a=) 0 ch dene Meadow, Sweet
MielomniSigtenimeeten cain: ale aley als) Mesembryanthemum .. 46 Mexican Fire Plant .... 43 Mexican Primrose Mignonette .......%. 20.5. Milla Biflora
Mock Orange Momordica Moonflower ..... .... Morning Glory Moss Pinks ....... Mourning Bride . ..... 55 MEU ETRICS seetensian vein
Musa Ensete '
Wisi. © Omnia eee cee Musk Plant ........ Muskmelon ......... IVINS Cal Cael. seta ee 20 IMEBYOSOIS. Bene nsudooaneos 43 Nisturtium Sette cpoe 47, 48 Nectarines .......... 141 Nelumbium ............. 115 INMCOMEINE en ba oonenoande 47 Night Blooming Jas- TVITI Gye s sldah ictus een cseare 16 INOlanarane <ciensuisneae ve 48 ENIVUES aciennie ference 145, 1 INI pee Techies aw ianieen 1 TLOPMET AN selise cies 48 (Old ec ERAN Smiar ara tain 20 OnilOnsiie.: eee creat ae Onion Sets .............. Oransesiiks eee
Orchard Grass .. Osage Orange Oxalis
geonies Palms Pancratium
Pandanus Pansies
Parsnip Passifloras Peaches .... Pears
Peas, Everlasting ...... 46 Peas, Sweet .......... , 54 Peas, Garden......... 22; 23 BAKO Ol; sane Sn en en a 145 Pelargoniums ........... 90 PentStemilOntane st veces 49 IRGperomia sceneries 116 PEP DERsi Mees eco 25 PepDererasse wniacoeeee. 14 FRETS iM OMe heer es 144 PS EUMI ay Ae eciciniers 49, 50, 91 Pheasant’s Hye ......... 33 Philadelphus ............ 12 Phioxes
Pies Planitenn.. TRibal dst! Spe eae ' Plant Collections .... 8 Plant Department 57 to 126 Plants, Hardy Perennial
A rapes seaec icse 117 to 126 PAE VIG OGOM » ous se cerns 125 Plumbalzosycei asec: GE iO: UIT Sn eres Ciniaeslens cies 139, 141 Pomegranate ........... 91 Pontederia POPCORNA erence BODDMib seater a eciae ies Portulaca IPOUATOS er) co enaiieninnn Price List of Fruit and
Ornamental Trees,
(NEE CEs See 165 to 168 Primulas ... polly
Privet .. Prunus
PUI Sa. see es 25 Purple Fringe .......... 131 Pr PEM ATIN che osteo eter cio 52 Quinces veeins sie sin wivigie ses 144
AGISH vivant AeA HAD Gi iacchysoacrnea eee Raspberries Red Top
Rhubarb SEUEGIMUUUS averse eestonclehrs Rae Richardia ...
Rosemary
Roses MEU ULISUIS a ers enters rane tae eta eee Rudbeckia Russellia .. Ruta Baga
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Tropzeolum .... Trumpet Vine . Tuberoses ....
AMET S eens eeeiee 30, 31 Wrinprene, Plantes ite, AULO tA cep meee 116 Vegetable Seed.2 to 33 Vegetable Oyster ....... 27 Merbena ce. eo.cedes , 116 Waloybhaabbonel Cay oAecob ane 131 WVANCAS! ee ery eae 1lo VAIOTSES eras cen nee 55, 116 W al ENG Wea esse 55 bac niuits. Sameer 146 Wiater duilya moe oe 115 Wialter: |Cresspans wr soneer 14 Watermelon ......... eal) Water Hyancinth ..... 116 Winters Opp yarn aan 116 Wieselast. mace oa 131 White Iringe .::........ 131 Wiasitenlarat ancien ames 133 x eranthemum ........ 5D Y ucea Berevensueioreneetie chee eieiies 126 Zinnia
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