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3. Fall 1897

Preliminary Catalogue

Sunset Seasonables:

For Present Planting @ Bulbs—choice Assortment Seeds—Flower and Vegetable; also for Field Sowing Plants—ornamental and Small Fruit Tree@S—ornamental and Fruit Palms—all kinds at low prices

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Sunset Seed and Plant Co.

ALL GARDEN SUPPLIES

323 MARKET STREET SAN FRANCISCO

Following general Annual Catalogues ready Christmas, ’97: (2) Flower and Vegetable Seeds—all the desirable kinds. (4) Plants and Fruit Trees—in full assortment

Send name and address stating which Catalogue you desire

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Telephone Dae ae Number ANNOUNCEMIENT \. Main 5611 Tr SUNSET SEED \

AND PLANT CO. removed

to more commodious quarters at 33 MARKET ST., San 1, Francisco, on July Ist, 1897. Our seeds grow and our busi- ness grows; hence this “re- . potting,” to give room for our roots. y

JAMES SPROULE, Manager

The Sunset Seed and Plant Co. will remove toa four-story warehouse, located at 33 Market Street. This will give them the finest seed warehouse on the Pacific Coast.

American Florist, Chicago, June 26, 1897.

The Sunset Seed and Plant Co. will remove business July Ist to the four-story warehouse, 33 Market Street, near the Over- land Ferry Depot. This, it is said, will give them the finest seed warehouse west of the Rockies,

Florists Exchange, New York, July 3, 2897.

The Sunset Seed and Plant Co. has re- moved to more commodious quarters, 33 Market Street, this city. In its announce- ment, this concern cleverly says: ‘‘Our seeds grow and our business grows; hence this ‘re-potting,’ to give room for our roots.”

California Fruit Grower, San Francisco, July 7, 1897.

The well-known Sunset Seed and Plant Co. has recently made a progressive step in transplanting its offices, salesroom, and gen- eral stock of seeds, plants, etc., to new and larger quarters at 33 Market Street, south side, and one block up town from the ferry landing. This change of situation grows out of: an expanding business, which could no longer be accommodated in the old quarters, and it is of special advantage in that it brings the business of the Sunset Seed and Plant Co. to a location more easily accessible to country patrons than the former situation. In congratulating the Sunset Seed and Plant Co. upon a change in al] ways advantageous, it gives the RURAL PREss great pleasure to bear witness to the courtesy, intelligence, and spirit of genuineness in which its business is uniformly conducted.

Pacific Rural Press, San Francisco, August 7, 1897.

JUST A WORD

to us each year a long time before it is practicable to issue our General Catalogue for the season, that we have decided to meet the evident desires of our patrons by distributing, at this early date, the pamphlet now tendered, which presents Season- able Offerings in the lines indicated on the first page. It costs money to do this, but we spare

no expense in catering to the needs of our customers, who, in turn, have been very good to us in the past, and to whom we give grateful thanks for their continued patronage. Witha new location, and much larger premises than at the “old stand,” and also witha Fresh Stock of live seeds, we are better prepared than ever to carry on increasing business. We emphatically assure the people of the Pacific Coast that they can get Honest Seeds and Square Treatment when they come to us for Garden Supplies. A point about Sunset Seeds which the public appreciates is, that

“THEY GROW!”

ALL WELL-REGULATED PEOPLE

Sow Sunset Selected Seeds

SUNSET SEED AND PLANT CO., 33 MARKET ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL,

BULBS bd Hyacinths

For growing in pots.—Plant from September to December, using a light loam mixed with leaf mold and well-decomposed manure. Cover bulbs so that tops will just show, and after watering well, place in a cool, dark place out-of-doors. When the pots are full of roots and the tops have sprouted about an inch, which will be in about six or eight weeks, they may be removed indoors to a sunny situation and plentifully supplied with water at the roots.

For growing in glasses.—Allow water to just touch base of bulbs, and place in a dark closet or cellar where temperature is about 50°. Expose gradually to light and sun when glasses are well filled with roots. Change the water as it becomes impure, drawing roots entirely from glass, and rinsing in clean water. Be particular to always keep the water to a level with the base of each bulb.

For growing in the garden.—Bulbs may be planted any time from October to December. They require a light rich soil, and the crown of the bulb should be three to five inches below the surface ; set six inches apart. Where the ground becomes frozen, cover with straw or leaves to the depth of about three inches, removing the covering early in spring.

If ordered by mail please add fifteen cents per dozen for postage.

Superfine Hyacinths in Separate Colors FOR FORCING OR OPEN-AIR CULTURE

Our mixtures comprise the finest shades of colors, are unexcelled for use where an effective display is wanted in the open air, and are of such superior quality as to be entirely satisfactory to florists and others who use large quantities for forcing.

Each. Doz. Per 100. Each. Doz. Per 100.. Single Pure White . .7 65 $3.50 | Double Pure White. .7 65 $3.50 Single Red, all shades 7 65 3.50 | Double Red, all shades7 65 3.50 Single Blue, all shades 7 65 3.50 | Double Blue, allshades7 65 3.50 Single Yellow . ..8 70 4.00 | Double Yellow ....8 70 400 HYACINTH IN POT Single, all colors mixed7 65 3.50 | Double,all colors mixed7 65 3.50

Early White Roman H in This beautiful and very valuable variety, if planted in y vac ths. September and gently forced, will bloom in November,

or flowering may be retarded till Christmas by keeping in a cool place. The flowers, which are smaller than those of the ordinary Hyacinth, are produced in great profusion, each bulb throwing up three or four spikes of delicately scented, clear white blossoms ; highly recommended for parlor decoration. Extra large bulbs, 10 cents each ; 50 cents per dozen; $3.50 per hundred.

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EACH Alida Catherina, very fine dark rose, early ......, SS Mem ERS OAS Mc Gy SOIT Blocksburg, light blue, marbled with dark magnificent spike pets 15 Bouquet d’Orange, rosy salmon, fine semi-double bells ...........2........ 20 Bouquet Royal, pure white, yellow center, extra fine spike. ....... 10 Bouquet Tendre. brilliant dark carmine red, good truss TES SS ons ent. eee -I0 Bride of Lammermoor, dark purple, variegated centre, large bells 20 Couronne Blanche, pure white, fine bells and good truss. ....... 10 Garrick, splendid bright blue with dark centre, very fine ...............++.-+.e«4e- 20 Grand? Vainguer purelwaxy white fine triiss men). Heeesnis so): enennee nnn) een 20 Heroine, pure golden yellow, very fine large bells S04 SB Koh-i-noor, deep bright rose, large semi-double bells. .............2.2...+++ee- .20 La Grandeur, bright golden yellow, with citron tintedcentre ............2.....2.. 25 La Tour d’Auvergne, the earliest pure white, extra fine spike 15 Louis Napoleon, dark carmine red, rich and bright ...................-. “15 Minerva, salmon, with rosy carmine stripe, splendid flower. ................+..++.+ +20 Turillo, beautiful azure blue, shaded darker, immense bells... ........-2......+...4-. 20 Noble par Merite, splendid deep rose pink, very fine 15 Pasquin, licht lilac blue with dark centre, fine spike CAO IN ce: Se A .20 Prince of Saxeweimar, dark blue, shaded violet, semi-double bells 15 Prince of Waterloo, fine, pure waxy white, very largespike ................... 05 Regina Victoria, fine salmon rose, very early 15 Robert Burns,/deep indigo black; compactitriss » Eeen yy ceeus sneer) seen een +20 Venus, ivory white with rosy blush centre; large spike ..........-..-...-.+-...es- acs

Tulips

The Tulip is always attractive because of its beauty and brilliancy of color, and is the most popular of early spring flowers. It is as hardy as the Hyacinth and as easy to grow, requiring the same conditions of culture, except that the bulbs being smaller, must not be planted quite so deep. The single varieties are easily forced, and if potted in September and treated as directed for Hyacinths, they may be had in bloom about Christmas.

Single Varieties. Double Varieties.

All named varieties of Tulips are 5 cents each, 50 cents a dozen.

Adeline, cherry pink with yellow base. Arabella, carmine rose, large flower.

Artus, dwarf, bright red. Duc Van Thol, crimson scarlet.

Canary Bird, clear rich golden yellow. Gloria Solis, deep crimson, with golden margin.

Cottage [Maid, carmine pink, feathered white. La Candeur, pure white, very full and large. |

Crimson King, bright crimson, showy. Murillo, blush white, shaded rose.

Kcoh=i-noor, very rich blood red. Purple Crown, velvety crimson maroon.

Pax alba, pure white with yellow base. Rex Rubrorum, bright crimson scarlet.

Proserpine, rich silky carmine. Rose Blanche, pure white, tipped green.

Queen Victoria, white tinted rose. Rubra Maxima, carmine scarlet, flamed green.

Rembrandt, rich glowing crimson. Tournesol, bright golden yellow, showy.

Silver Standard, white feathered crimson. Velvet Gem, deep mahogany, margined yellow.

Yellow Prince, bright yellow, very showy. Virgilius, deep carmine, fading to blush at edges.

Single Mixed, containing a large variety of colors, Double [lixed, containing the proper proportion and only such sorts as grow the same height and of bright colors, all early flowering varieties that flower together. 25 cents per dozen; $1.50 per | will bloom together. 25 cents per dozen; $1.50 hundred. per hundred.

: These > late flowering single Tulips, with large characteristic blossoms and fips) iueere g pipes “noe mata tee hetey Parrot Tu P curiously laciniated petals of varied and brilliant colors, very beautiful and inter-

esting. Fine mixture, 30 cents per dozen; $2.00 per hundred.

Crocus.

One ofthe earliest and most popular of spring flowers, and on account of its varied colored blossoms, is remarkably effective. They will thrive in any soil or situation, but are most striking when planted in large groups or lines of distinct colors.

Separate Colors.—Yellow, blue and purple, white, striped and variegated. 15 cents per dozen. $1.00 per hundred.

All Colors [ixed.—1o cents per dozen; 75 cents per hundred.

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Lilies No class of hardy bulbs is more desirable than this, the cultivation presenting no obstacles even in the simplest garden. The ground should be carefully dug and abundantly supplied with well-rotted cow manure, planting the bulbs six inches deep, after which they require very little care or attention,

except to occasionally stir the soil and keep free from weeds. To secure best results the bulbs should be planted in the fall.

EACH.

Auratum (Golden Banded Lily), the grandest of all hardy lilies; flowers white, spotted with maroon, having a bright yellow band through the centre of each petal ; strong flowering bulbs. $0.20

Brownii, creamy white, shaded with chocolate crimson, rare and beautiful. .......2.2... .60 Candidum (Madonna Lily), the common white sweet-scented garden lily... .......... 115 Excelsum, lovely cream-colored flowers, tinged with apricot. .............-.... .40 Harrisii (Bermuda Easter Lily), the earliest, most profuse blooming, pure white trumpet-flowered

TUR ASS IGS S, Gea gh Gohoueu Geren oh k 6. eC ERMED o HOMORROMIET io Gs voue cimbeiana) Tol eM Siam oy stink dacoraa 15 Humboldtii.—This is the largest of California lilies, and very showy ; flowers golden yellow, spotted

PURPLE learcme pa yo Mien LPR est GRRE rer cc crgrows MEMES! Vail oe loteemnaiing amis neue cMneeiie ts tity stare -30 RIMMEL Ce) HOAY ONS SVOMY HETENNE As 69% 6 6 8 o bib oO G80 ao 6 bdo cove oO 06 ond) oo 30 Longiflorum (Japanese Easter Lily), well known, beautiful, snow-white, fragrant garden lily. . . . 10 Maritimum, deep blood red, spotted with purple. .....................2.. 25 Pardalinum, a California variety of great beauty, scarlet, shaded yellow, spotted purple. ... . 25 Speciosum Album, pure white flowers with a greenish band through the center of each petal; very

fracranty See ee. 5 TO ek ae eee Me RN de hes Pop laa lived ee aman ot to Me a 25 Speciosum rubrum, white shaded and spotted with rosé orcrimson. ..........+.... .20 Tigrimum Splendens, rich scarlet, with blackspots ...................... 10 Washingtonianum, handsome California variety ; very fragrant flowers, changing from pure white

to various shades of purple or lilac; distinct andfine.................... .30

Lily-of-the-Valley

Beloved everywhere for gardens, ceme- teries and indoor forcing, the charming little Lily-of-the-Valley will always be a favorite flower. Outdoors it flourishes well in shaded situations left bare by other plants ; indoors it loves a light, warm window and plenty of water. Strong extra quality forcing pips, 5 cents each; 35 cents per doz. (mail, 4o cents) ; $2 per roo. Strong clumps (by express only), 50 cents each.

Amaryllis

The bright colors and handsome form of the Amaryllis make it desirable both for greenhouse and parlor decoration, while its cultivation is so simple that it can be grown by anyone. The most suitable soil is a good loam with one-fourth part of leaf mold and a proportion of sand; water moderately until the plants show indications of flowering.

Belladonna Major, beautiful rose color ............ $0.25

Eormosissima) richicrimsony)) 2 aly. 2 Seas a 25 Atamasco (Zephyranthes) furnishes a constant succession of deli- cately beautiful flowers, white suffused with pink ....... .05

Equestris (Barbadoes Lily), broad petals of a soft salmon scarlet color, marked in the centre with white bars which radiate from

the whitetthroat:mramtacrs, «<i 2 ay we bbg.cuies Seek oy tenes see .20 THEY O FRE Johnsonii, a very popular sort, and one of the best for general culture ; large flowers, fine crimson color, striped white. . .. .50

Lutea (Sternbergia), bright golden yellow flowers, beautiful... .10

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Narcissus or Daffodils

These old-fashioned favorites hold the affections of the flower-loving public like few other flowers. Their graceful habit, delicate fragrance and variety of form and shades of color are delightful, and they are always i in demand for bouquets and floral work generally. Easily cultivated; quick and sure bloomers.

EACH DOZ. x EACH. DOZ.

Ard Righ (Irish King), pure yellow, Poeticus, pure white, with orange Pepa eee $o.15 $1.50 cup edged withcrimson. . . $0.05 $0.30

Ms S IES CIS oO: 15 “5 Primceps, large yellow trumpet, sul- Alba plena odorata, double pure phur white ‘perianth oiFL ie 05 50

white, very fragrant........ 05 «35 Sir Watkin, a gigantic variety, color Cynosure, light yellow, with rich yel- light yellow, with large dark cup. +20 2.00

low cup. . . .05 .50 Stella, white star-shaped flowers with Golden Spur, very large, tich ‘yellow VellowCUD i119) calet.-t- acme 05 -30

flowers... Filoy “Le(o%o) Trumpet major, large deep yellow Henry Irving, magnificent ‘flower, HOWE cs. cee ap he ieike) a= cme .05 50

rich golden yellow . . Sey) 1610) Van sion, the famous old double yel- Obvallaris maximus (Tenby Daffo- low daffodil... . .50 dil). Bright yellow; very fine... .05 .40 Mixed Daffodils, including many ‘peautifill varie- Pallidus przcox, one of the earliest ties, excellent for growing in masses for garden and loveliest of Trumpet Daffodils; decoration, and grand for cutting. 25 cents per

delicate palestraw, passing to white .05 .50 dozen; $1.50 per hundred.

Polyanthus Narcissus and Jonquils

The varieties of this group produce an abundance of large trusses of very sweet-scented flowers, vary- ing in color from pure white to deep golden yellow; they are easily cultivated, and excellent for pots and forcing.

Polyanthus Narcissus | Sweet-Scented Jonquils EACH. DOZ. Gloriosa, white, with orange cup, very | These are both double and single, and are large, excellent... ... fo.10 $0.75 : ” .

Grand Soleil d’or, dark yellow, one admirably adapted for growing in pots. Much fusedtorancenus ilar 10 -75 | prized for their graceful, sweet-scented flowers. Newton, very fine yellow, with orange ACER oe cup, free bloomer. . . .I0 1.00 ernelle, single yellow, very ; Paper White Grandiflora, large, ee a ae $0.05 $0.40 pure white, a grand sort... . 05 (KO | Heo Gees Rohe mT Pere ee Roman, Double white, very fragrant 105 50 Double Yellow, Bnet Brented. coo Oe WOO Mixed, without names, many varieties, | Single Yellow, sweet scented... .* .05 .30

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Iris

The Iris seems to love to grow in everybody’ 'S garden, and everybody seems to love the “ Rainbow Flower,”’ and to plant some member of the family, even if it be only the sweet, old- fashioned Blue Flag. We offer a few of the handsomest species, which succeed well in general cultivation, all of them possess- ing more wealth of beauty than any other class of hardy plants, the peculiar orchid-like flower, the wonderful colors, and the ease with which they are grown in moist situations making them universal favorites.

DOZEN. Anglica (English Iris), handsome flowers, in Purples blue and lilae shades. . . : ; . $0.40 Germanica, all colors imaginable, mixed’. ./ cS 75 Hispanica, Blue Beauty, violet and azure blue with yel- loweye. . .40 Hispanica, Golden King, rich golden yellow, very hand- SOMC , Bipods useteleeied me se ee 8 Ope amanie iy Siam Hispanica, all colors milked... » « ikikue Mec ae «30

; The Japanese Iris is perhaps the most popu- Keempferi. lar ot all. The flowers are very large, and

widely open, with low crests and wide falls in a rainbow of bright colors around the golden eye which marks the centre. The magnificence of this class is simply marvellous.

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Freesias

These areamong the most beautiful of all Cape Bulbs, possessing a peculiar grace of form, and their fragrance is most delightful, one pot of 5 or 6 bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole house. As cut flowers they are extremely valuable, the unexpanded blooms opening in water fill the air with the most delicate perfume, and their endur- ance is really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had in flower at Christmas, and continue in succession till June. Refracta Alba, pure white, delightfully fragrant. Ist size, 15 cents

per dozen, 75 cents per 100. Selected, 20 cents per dozen, $1.00 per roo. Mammoth, 35 cents per dozen, $2.00 per Ioo.

wth Leichtlini, pale yellow, fragrant, 6 cents each; 60 cents per dozen ; FREESIA. $3.00 per 100.

Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis

This is one of the finest winter-flowering plants for pot culture that we have ever seen; it is such a strong, luxuriant grower that one bulb will be sufficient for a six or eight inch pot. The flowers are of the purest bright buttercup yellow. Well-grown plants have produced as high as seventy flower stems at one time, and over Iooo flowers in one season. Properly treated, the plants will flower in six weeks from the time the bulbs are planted. 50 cents per dozen.

DOZEN OxalisyAlbasipureiwhitesfinel winter bloomer) Sie yi nien tan nce) tere) et A eat eT Rene tn Tee fo 35 6 uBOW EL, | TIGh Chimsony venyalanzelowersien., meres ary carat atk) SCN AUREL TE are ine .50 6c” TMixed) colors; containsimany;beautifulisorts Sas. vl eye) et oda ty cit) bole st Mote ae eta aes -35 Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots EACH, DOZ. Agapanthus umbellatus, or Blue African Lily... ................2... $o.15 $1.50 Anemone;coronatia, doublejmixedi mmm ion. ts ene aioe oot et ee meee eal-ri se) Mein inks 25 ss ut Singlesmixed Ra cece a) ot. Pa A TOOL Seats cul |, Baar eam es .20 uC Fulgens, rich scarlet, beautiful feathery foliage... ............. .30 ‘Arum Sanctum (Black Calla), black purple flowers. ................... .I5 1.50 Galla; Ethiopica’ extrajlarcerbulbsisitee en) aa). ace ree ee, yh nee Leh beet rate On anes IO 1.00 Cyclamen\Persicum, Giganteumy i yk ee ieee CE) tea Le Hi tad Alte paewee .I5 1.50 Gladiolus Colvilli alba (The Bride), pure white, for forcing. ................ 15 Gloxinia grandiflora, bright and gorgeous colors... ......- 2. - ee eee eee 15 1.50 Ixias, mixed; long spikes of gladiolus-like flowers of most exquisite and diversified colors. . .25 Pzonies, Herbaceous. The flowers of these fine old favorites almost rival the rose, the immense double blooms being of the most intense yet delicate colors. ......... -30 3.00 Pzonies, Japanese Tree. This variety attains a height of four to six feet, and when in bloom presents a most gorgeous appearance. They grow and flower well in almost any soil, but the flower will be finer and the colors brighter if given a deep rich loam, well manured . . 1.00 Ranunclus Giant, French Mixed, immense semi-double flowers. ............ .20 Ranunclus Persian Double [ixed, camelia-shaped flowers, rich variety of colors. ... . .20 Ranunclus Turban Double [lixed, pzony-formed flowers, colors vivid and varied. ... . -20 Snowdrop, ‘‘ Elwes’ Giant,’’ three times the size of the old-fashioned snowdrop; white flowersimarkedsreensimemop aa mr aiic sume ae.. Mammen ae SRY RCRD, Sa 135 Saowdrops; the, earliest owermofespringss 4s 40 Mee oo ee) cae yee at os SS Sparaxis, mixed, produces spikes of exquisite flowers of many colors. ........... +25 Spirea Floribunda. The flowers are borne in large feathery panicles of purest white, and last a long time in bloom ; a beautiful and graceful plant for home decoration... ...... -30 3.00 Tuberoses (Dwarf Excelsior Pearl), the best variety... 2. 1 3 we ee tt 05 .50 Vallota purpurea; splendid towersjotirichiredins + sera 2 - ) ecee een ana nd ue ee .30 3.00

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Calochortus (Mariposa Lily or Butterfly Tulips)

Very beautiful California bulbs, blooming in summer. The flowers are of rich and brilliant colors in various shades of white, purple and yellow, borne on stiff, slender stalks, 8 to 20 inches high, from a few to 15 or 200n a stalk.

DOZ. Albus. Flowers nodding, pearly white ...... $0.50 Pulchellus. Flowers of agolden yellow color... . -40 Luteus. Erect, clear, lemon-yellow, variously shaded : and markedMeea-t.. a v..5 «ete tLe ee ne .40 Splendens. Flowers rich, erect, lustrous, purple, NIAC NON AY Benin oo oualo.O Wa Boo 6PO 3 a .50 Venustus. Lilac on creamy white ground, spotted with maroon and yellow; erect. ........ .40 Tixed. A selection of the hardiest varieties... . 30

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iil Aquatic Plants

Nelumbiun speciosum (Egyptian Lotus).—The superb flowers and magnificent foliage of this well- known and far-famed species produce a splendid sub-tropical effect. The flowers, which are about a foot across when fully opened, are of a soft creamy white and exquisitely fragrant. 75 cents each.

Nymphzea alba, the hardy white Water Lily; beautiful deep green foliage; pure white cup-shaped flowers ; a continuous bloomer from early summer until fall. 35 cents each.

Nympheza marliacea albida.—A magnificent and distinct water lily, with flowers of purest sparkling white, and fragrant. 60 cents each.

Nymphza marliacea chromatella.—The leaves of this charming variety are mottled with brown when in a young state, and its large fragrant flowers, which are a beautiful clear yellow with bright orange stamens, are produced from early spring until destroyed by frost. $1.00 each.

Nymphza odorata rosea (Cape Cod Pink Water Lily).—Large sized cup-shaped flowers of a lovely deep pink color ; delicious fragrance and a free bloomer. 50 cents each.

Nymphza pygmea, the smallest flowering species in cultivation; leaves green, two or three inches in diameter, flowers pure white, fragrant, and no larger than half a dollar; a native of China, and quite hardy. 25 cents each.

Nymphza Mexicana.—The flowers are a rich golden yellow, five inches in diameter, produced freely through the season until frost. 35 cents each.

Water Hyacinth.—A very showy aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac rose, in trusses like a Hyacinth. It floats on the water by means of its curious inflated leaf stalks, forming a rosette of brittle, shining green leaves. It should be grown in about three inches of water, so that the points of the feathery roots can enter the soil. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

Water Poppy (Limnceharis Humboldti).—A pretty little plant with yellow flowers resembling miniature poppies. A good plant for growing in shallow water or in an aquarium. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

Parrot’s Feather (Myriophyllum proserpinacoides):—A most elegant aquatic plant; its long trailing stems are clothed with whorls of the most exquisite tassel-like foliage. When trained in watertight hanging baskets it soon forms a dra- pery of graceful verdure. 15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

Cyperus alternifolius( Umbrella Palm).—Has slender reed-like stems surmounted by a whorl of grass-like foliage, diverging horizontally. Is very ornamental grown in water or in moist soil in pots. 25 cents each.

Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian Paper Plant).—From the snow-white pith of the triangular stalks of this plant the first paper was made. The stems grow from six to eight feet high, and are surmounted by a tuft of long thread-like filaments, which subdivide into smaller ones, giving we plant a mace ay

tn eee striking appearance. Delights in shallow water and rich soil,

NPSL ASHEN but will de well in the garden ifa plentiful supply of water is

given, 50 cents each.

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Sunset Sweet Pea Achievements 189, INTRODUCTIONS

€ GOLDEN GLEAM

_ NOW OFFERED FOR SALE FOR THE FIRST TIME In introducing this superb novelty last year, we accorded it foremost rank in its color-class. All then said in its praise has been amply verified the past season by people who have grown it. GOLDEN GLEAM received FIRST PRIZE at the Hampden County (Massachusetts) Horticultural Society’s meeting in August last, and was placed well up in their official selection of the Twelve Best Varieties out of the long list of fine Sweet Peas now before the public. We repeat last season’s description: Ideal grandiflora type, unsurpassed in grace, of pronounced primrose tint, a near approach to true yellow. Price, 10 cents per packet; 25 cents per ounce; 75 cents for 4 ounces.

RED RIDING-HOOD

Of Special Interest to the Children

Through its wide introduction last season, RED RIDING-HOOD has become well and favorably known. Its unique form and pleasing color attract universal attention. Its mame has been pronounced most appropriate, and, like the child’s story to which applied, this striking flower, too, has become the children’s favorite; in fact, so much so, that we have named it

Your Red Riding-hood is a remarkable new | — Phe Children’s Sweet Pea.” departure, entirely distinct. To give all our young friends an opportunity

to become acquainted with this floral pet, we

offer a FREE TRIAL PACKET to each child

who will send us a list of ten names of garden own- ers who sow seeds. The full names and addresses

should be given, so that we may send them our handsome Catalogue of All Garden Supplies.

All those children who avail themselves of our RED RIDING-HOOD Offer’ we would be

pleased to hear from as to their experience in growing this favorite flower, the best of which

letters we may publish next season, so

that other children may learn of the | have made four exhibits this summer and at each have pleasures to be derived from growing given your novelty, Red Riding-hood, a prominent place. IT a row of Sunset Sweet Peas. NOT ONLY HAS THE MERIT OF BEING UNIQUE, BUT IT

Followingisa description of RED RIDING- HAS THE LONG STEMS, THRIFTY HABIT, AND ABUNDANT

HOOD: Moststriking departure in form of | FLORESCENCE OF THE FINEST SWEET PEAS. May it lead flower. When fully developed, the standards : ; : i and wings are a pleasing rose-pink, shading | 0 other introductions that shall signalize your work on the

to pee white at he calyx; ee Reel, which most popular of all flowers.

is almost completely enveloped, is near]

pure white. The standard is so formed that (UE geno SINS it resembles a quaint little red hood, inclos- ing the more delicately tinted wings, which peep out like a diminutive face from under its red hood. Its fragrance is'unusually sweet. Itis a very robust grower, and therefore easy to take care of. In plenitude and continuity of bloom it excels other varieties.

Price, 10 canis per packet; 25 cents per ounce; 75 cents for 4 ounces.

Of Eckford’s 1896 Set, we now offer COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN for the first time, stock of this variety hitherto offered by other seedsmen being untrue to name, making this the first opportunity given the public to secure the true kind. This variety is a very pale pink, edged with delicate rose; of good size and form; an attractive departure in its markings. Price, 10 cents per packet; 3 packets for 25 cents; 6 packets for 40 cents.

W. ATLEE BURPEE,

(Of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., the Philadelphia Seedsmen.)

(The eminent Sweet Pea Authority of Springfield, Mass.)

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CALIFORNIA SWEET PEAS SUNSET 'SELEGHED: STRAIN 1896 and 1697 Novelties

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1898 SET Price, 15 cents per packet; set of 11 for $1.25.

CALIFORNIA. Delicate pink self, softest tinted in its class ; not a large flower, but finely formed. Will not be offered until next season, because of scarcity of stock.

COLUMBIA. Tricolor variegated, odd and attractive in its markings. Standard crimson rose, striped on white ground; wings pale bluish mauve, striped on white ground. Will not be offered until next season, because of scarcity of stock.

beans Rich bright orange, striped on white ground; like Aurora, except that standards are explanate.

COUNTESS OF POWIS. An improvement over Meteor. Standards bright orange-rose, deeper veined; wings bright clear rose, barred ; suffers under a hot sun.

EMILY LYNCH. Standards rich creamy rose, graduating in intensity; primrose tinted wings, overlaid with delicate pinkish venation. Richer than Royal Rose.

LADY NINA BALFOUR. A finely finished flower of remarkably delicate texture. On first opening, a rich heliotrope-pink self; as it ages it becomes a pinkish-mauve self, and at last it assumes a clear mauve self. Will not be offered until next season, because of scarcity of stock.

PRINCE EDWARD OF YORK. Choice improved Princess Victoria; of bold free habit. Standards cherry rose ; wings deep rose.

“QUEEN VICTORIA. A very delicate straw yellow, showing a faint trace of pinkish purple in standard; of fine substance ; large and finely formed. Best of the 1898 introductions.

SALOPIAN. Similar to Mars, but an improvement in that the wings have the same rich tint as standards; of large size and elegant form.

SHAHZADA. Deepest colored of all varieties ; of improved grandiflora type ; standards a deep purplish maroon without Juster, veined in deep strong relief; wings velvety deep indigo purple.

ERIE CELESTIAL. A delicate mauve striped selection from Celestial, and of equally fine form and size.

TRIUMPH. Variation from Little Dorritt, larger and more highly colored in the wings. Standards boldly explanate, large and nearly circular; color a bright pink, lightly suffused with scarlet orange ; wings spreading, shaded pale rose purple.

1897 SET

E Price, 10 cents per packet; set of 13 for $1.00.

AURORA. Striped and flaked bright orange-salmon on white ground ; of finest form and large size.

BRIDE OF NIAGARA. General color-effect like Blanche Ferry, but the standards run double or triple to the extent of 20 to go per cent., which is a larger general average than we have noted in any other variety. Although not partial to the so-called double Sweet Pea, we may say this variety is worthy of trial.

BRILLIANT. Rich bright crimson scarlet of improved form, holding its color well.

COQUETTE. Delicate creamy flesh, with faint purplish rose tinge in standard; wings rich creamy prim- rose. One of the finest blendings of soft tints.

COUNTESS OF SHREWSBURY. On the plan of Lady Beaconsfield ; blending of soft pink and purple in standards, wings shading to pink, faintly suffused with lilac. A comparatively small flower.

CREOLE. Standards soft pinkish lavender, explanate ; wings pure lavender; a pleasing varicty, but unfor- tunately did not prove wholly fixed the past season. ;

GOLDEN GATE. Soft pinkish mauve standards ; wings a lighter tint of mauve and lavender, fluted and standing peculiarly upright, like the ears of a startled jackrabbit.

LOVELY. A shade deeper than Prima Donna, with slight gradation in its pink tints ; a large fine flower, showing a liberal per cent. of double florets ; often has four flowers on a stem.

fiAID OF HONOR. A worthy successor to its popular parent, Butterfly. Color a light suffusion of blue on white ground, edged with deeper blue, giving it a pretty porcelain effect.

MARS. A deep pure crimson in its prime, becoming darker as it ages. Of finely grandiflora form,

NEW COUNTESS. An improved bluish mauve, showing less inclination to assume the reddish tint than does Countess of Radnor when poorly grown. ; ;

PRIMA DONNA. First among the pink selfs; a large, perfect flower, and one of the finest of Sweet Pea creations.

ROYAL ROSE. An elegant study of rose-color gradations ; standards barred with deeper rose than the ground, A large flowered and well-formed variety.

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SUNSET SWEET PEAS

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GENERAL LIST—A WownperFuLLy CoMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION

5 cents per packet ;

7 packet each of 25 varieties, your selection, $1.00.

75 cents per ounce; 50 cents for 4 ounces ;

The following list of Sweet Peas we believe to be the most complete ever offered at a uniform price of

5 cents per packet.

It embraces all varieties up to and including 1896 introductions.

sets are classed as latest Novelties, and may be found on another page. We call special attention to our convenient arrangement of varieties under color- pairs and

classified according to type, the highest grandiflora form appearing first (other points being equal)

tm each group.

The ee and 1897

To those wishing to understand in greater detail the peculiarities of the different varieties, we recom- mend our little book, “SWEET PEA REVIEW,” compiled from critical notes made during the Sweet

Pea growing season.

Pure White

Blanche Burpee, Emily Henderson, Mrs. Sankey,

Alba Magnifica, Queen of England.

Approaching Shades of Yellow

Mrs. Eckford, Primrose.

Shades of Pink

Blushing Beauty, Royal Robe, Mrs. Gladstone, Katherine Tracy, tsa Eckford.

Shades of Rose

Lady Penzance, Ovid,

Her Majesty, Splendor, Novelty,

Miss Hunt, Adonis, Oddity.

Shades of Scarlet

Firefly, Cardinal, Scarlet Invincible.

MIXED.

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Price, 25 cents.

Shades of Crimson Ignea. Shades ranging be=-

tween Scarlet and Crimson

Princess Victoria, Dachess of Edinburgh. Shades of Mauve

(Bluish)

Celestial, Princess May, Countess of Radnor.

Shades of Mauve (Reddish) Emily Eckford, Dorothy Tennant. Magenta Shading Captivation. Shades approaching

Captain of the Blues(same as Grand Blue), Madam Carnot.

Shades of Deep Maroon

Stanley, Boreatton.

Claret Shades

Duke of Clarence, Monarch, Waverly,

Indigo King, Purple Prince.

Distinct Blendings

Crown Jewel,

Venus,

Eliza Eckford,

Apple Blossom,

Lemon Queen,

Lady Beaconsfield,

Bronze King,

Peach Blossom,

Princess Beatrice,

Alice Eckford,

Crown Princess of Prussia,

Lottie Eckford,

Butterfly,

Violet Queen (same as Princess Louise),

Captain Clarke, or Tri- color,

Delight,

Fairy Queen,

Meteor,

Orange Prince,

Rising Sun,

Etna,

Vesuvius,

Carmen Sylva,

The Queen.

Contrasting Shades

(Standards and wings in separate tints. )

Little Dorritt,

Blanche Ferry (same as Blushing Bride and Im- proved Painted Lady),

Extra Early Blanche Ferry,

Duke of York,

Empress of India,

Painted Lady (same as Nellie Jaynes).

Variegated Sorts

Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, Mikado,

Ramona,

Senator,

Gray Friar,

Duchess of York, Juanita,

Gaiety,

Daybreak,

America,

Red and White Striped, Queen of the Isles, Princess of Wales.

Departures (In habit of growth.) Cupid (Dwarf White).

SUN°®T SELECTED MIXTURE (containing some 75

‘es, and also unnamed sorts.) Price of mixture, by the ounce, 10 cents; otherwise, 5 cents per large packet.

$1.00 per pound,

12 SUNSET SEED AND» PLANT €O:

Flower Seeds ier Fall Sowing

Many varieties of Flower Seeds, annuals as well as biennials and perennials, may be sown in the open

ground in autumn.

earlier and more profusely than if sown in spring.

when sown in the fall.

PACKET Abutilon, bears beautiful bell-shaped flowers of varied and brilliant colors . . $0.10 Ageratum, ‘‘ Little Dorritt,’’ pide very dwarf . .IO Alyssum, Sweet, wart pints owed frag rant as honey . 05 Amaranthus, Eamon ieee pene “ie beautiful ; .05 Antirrhinum or Snapdragon, all brightest colors mixed . . -05 Aquilegia or Columbine, elegant free-bloom- ing perennials eee 05 Aster, Semple’s Giant, ‘marvels in size ‘and colors, mixed . . .10 Balloon Vine, a ‘beautiful ‘rapid- growing climber . . 05 Begonia, double and single, all colors mixed 25 Calceolaria grandiflora, splendid green- house plants (200 seeds)... . 25 Calliopsis, ‘‘ Golden Wave,” beautiful golden blossoms with dark centre 05 Candytuft, ‘‘Empress,’’ pure we very dwarf . BESS ETO Canna, best French varieties, mixed . ; .05 Canterbury Bells, well-known popular bien- me es : 05 Carnation, “Targaret, KY magnificent double flowers, ranging through all shades of color; flowers’ in three months from sowing (150 seeds) . BLS Carnation, Prize ‘Double, mixed, ‘satisfac- tory in every way . . .10 Carnation, ordinary mixed, a great variety of colors . . 05 Centaurea cyanus (Bachelor’s Buttons), blue 05 nf Candidissima, large silvery white leaves, deeply lacineated -I0 ag Zymnocarpa, silvery gray foliage 05 Cineraria grandiflora, saved from best varieties (6Go’Seeds)) 25. .ueime teulelnoue aL Cobea Scandens, beautiful climber, with large bell-shaped flowers, green at first, changing to a deep violet blue (20 seeds) . .10 Coleus, unequalled for size and brilliancy ‘of foliage (too seeds) . 15 Cosmos, charming plants with large : anemone- like flowers ; crimson, pink, white or mixed, each ; -05 Cyclamen persicum giganteum, ‘neat little pot plants with beautiful foliage and rich colored orchid-like flowers (20 seeds) . 15 Dahlia, though not generally known, ‘this favorite bulb may be had in the greatest variety from seed . IO Daisy, charming little plants for shady loca- tions, mixed ; .I0 Digitalis, blossoms are thimble- -shaped in every shade of color . . 05 Eschscholtzia or California ‘Poppy, well- known favorites, mixed . 05 ss collections of ten distinct colors, one packet of each .40 Ferns, saved from the choicest greenhouse varieties ee ee

The plants from autumn-sown seed are always larger and more robust, flowering The varieties named in the following list all do better

PACKET

Forget-me=-not, popular little plants with neat star-like flowers. . . :

Freesia refracta alba, easily raised from seed, will bloom the first season . .

Fuchsia; if sown early these ’ well- known favorites will bloom first season (35 seeds)

Geranium, all varieties and colors mixed. .

Gladiolus, saved from the choicest varieties, and will give satisfaction to those who desire a choice collection of this lovely flower .

Gloxinia, one of the loveliest pot plants there is; the flowers are bell-shaped and embrace every range of color and shade (100 seeds)

Heliotrope, favorite plants for bedding and pot culture; much prized on account of their

delicious fragrance .

Hollyhock, well-known

mixed colors . se collections of twelve distinct colors

Ipomea imperialis, the Japanese Morning Glory, of endless colors and marvelous markings . .

Lobelia, graceful and profuse blooming little plants, well adapted for hanging baskets,

vases, etc. ; in various shades of blue .

Lophospermum scandens, a beautiful climber with large bell-shaped blue flowers .

Mandevillea suavolens, every lover of flowers should possess this rapid-growing, beautiful climber ; completely covered with fragrant creamy-white flowers = Sate aioe

Marigold, ‘‘ Legion of Honor,”’ rich golden yellow, beautifully marked with large spots of velvety brown = eigen On aae

Maurandya Barclayana, free - blooming climber, covered with blue and white flowers

Mignonette, the old-fashioned fragrant variety

os collection of twelve distinct varieties . .

Mina lobata, a lovely climber from Mexico ; flowers of a beautiful rosy crimson, chang: ing to orange andcream. . .

Musa ensete, or Abyssinian Banana, ‘a foliage plant of magnificent proportions ; very effective; will grow to feet high the first season (to seeds) Sey

Nasturtium ,climbing, all the best colorsmixed

collection of twelve distinct colors . . Dwarf, all the best colors mixed “ J collection of twelve dis- tinct colors enacies Pansy, Odier or Five=blotched ; each petal has a large blotch with clearly defined margin . ‘« Peacock, very beautiful : “« Victoria, a peculiar reddish bronze . «Menlo Park, an extra fine mixture of giant-flowered Pansies . < mixed, of good quality .

Petunia, “Giants of Calitornia, * the largest flowering variety; fringed and rufiled; marvels of beauty (200 seeds)

“ordinary, mixed ;

garden favorites,

purple “and peacock blue,

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PACKET PACKET ee Danebrog, brilliant scarlet, with a Schizanthus, or Butterfly Flower, all silver spot on each petal ..... $0.05 COlOKSimIXeG Rl lino china ey er tte! «ells $0.05 “Flag of Truce, large satin-white Smilax, well-known climber, much used by HONVEISD [0k eae eee eee: -I0 florists and for house decoration ..... .05

«Iceland, comprise a wide range of colors ; deliciously fragrant. . . -10

ss Shirley, of a silky texture and bril- liant delicate colors, veined, streaked and flaked in charming confusion. .05

Spergula pilifera, an excellent and lasting substitute for grass in cemetery plots ; ofa pleasant green color and delicate texture; retains its verdure in the driest and hottest

« A LOCATIETES | May vee reameme cies Corksy ih seeps wate oe ne +25 Sunset Mixture upassed for mag- PT Pentcolons ee © t - ae ee .05 Stocks, Giant Perfection, all colors mixed .10 Primrose, Chinese Fringed, all colors mixed “collections of twelve distinct colors .50° (ooIsSeedsS) oes a .5.8 2. ss ecieeeneeees aan RATS 15 Sweet Peas. See preceding pages for full list. Pyrethrum, Golden Feather, bright golden Sweet William, fine old-fashioned flower . .05 yellow foliage, foredging ........ 05 Tecoma Smithii, produces large heads of Romneya Coulteri, the Great White Poppy flowers of a rich lemon flushed with dark of California; flowers 4 to 5 inches across, orange; sometimes bears a hundred flowers pure white with yellow stamens, and have a onvalsteml(rs5iseeds)) ue ey i ene 30 delicate primrose perfume ; hard to germin- Verbena, Mammoth-flowered, all colors ate, the seed often lying dormant for months .1o GOV Dea PA Cc ol mistheat cule othe 15 Rudbeckia Californica, or Black Eyed ue ordinary, mixed ........ .05 Susan, handsome yellow flowers with in- Vinca, or Periwinkle, good plants for ceme- tense blacks centre anctmon enna 10 tery use, with glossy foliage and bright little Saintpaulia ionantha, a veritable jewel from TOWELS Magura sok ue vali eC RN ete Ca Oh ee ete tee .05 Central Africa, and undoubtedly one of the Violet, saved from our own magnificent col- most valuable of recent introductions ; the NEctiomieten .tiet Ge tuateae ee et ce . 05 tiny plants form a flat rosette of deep green, “collection of six distinct varieties . . .50 hairy leaves, crowned by beautiful deep blue Wallflower, fine old favorites, prized for their flowers bearing a close resemblance in form delicious fragrance Me iiagiy hat .05 as well as color to the common violet... .25 sc collection of eight distinct varieties .50 Salvia splendens, intense scarlet flowers . .1I0 Zinnia, Curled and Crested, much preferable Scabiosa, or Pincushion Flower, dwarf to the old variety, the petals being twisted doubleymixeds) 3.0 obealatiee aaliycoeh kes 05 and crinkled ina most peculiarmanner. . .Io

THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN

We offer a splendid mixture of beautiful, free-blooming hardy flowers for the children’s benefit. What pleasure a packet of these will give the little ones, and what memories of our own childhood days may it not awaken as we watch the tireless wee workers, eagerly expectant and later haloed with happiness, as the ever varying bloom furnishes a continual surprise. As there are over a hundred varieties in the mix- ture, failure is really impossible. Packet, to cents, 3 for 25 cents.

FERTILIZERS AND FLOWER FOOD

If you are specially interested in manures, you | should read “How Crops Grow,” by: Prof. Samuel W. Johnson, and “How Crops Feed,” by the same author. Hither book mailed free for $2.

We supply only high-grade, reliable fertilizers, goods that we know to be as represented, and, quality

considered, prices are unusually low. 100 LBS. TON

Ground! Boner 3). Vas Sear meaty eS alee: Se ei Ste ilo 7 aces $2.50 $35.00 Lawn Fertilizer. —This is a clean, dry and fine fertilizer, and can be sown either by hand | or machine. It is free from all strong odor, and, being a complete fertilizer, is fit for all kinds of grasses. Never use stable manure on a lawn, or it will cost you more to weed it than it does to fertilize it. For a new lawn, use from 800 to 1,500 Ibs. per acre ; har- ‘ row in before sowing the seed. To renovate an old lawn, half that quantity will do, or for small lawns use from 3 to 51bs. per 100 square feet. to-lb. bags, 50 cents; 100-lb. [aR GER Nooo ono G (ond! 010 "DOR ey OCRNO MTT o- 16.55 SECO cS Inch ty Aid thin eee me 40.00

Rose Fertilizer. Especially suited for roses, shrubbery and the flower garden. Roses fed on this ae lizer will be strong, healthy and vigorous, ‘and will be better enabled to. withstand disease and attacks of all kinds of mildew, fungi, insects, etc. It is just the food to brighten up the leaves and make per- fect buds and roses. Scatter over the surface of the ground after irrigation, at the rate of 5 lbs. for 100 square feet, and work in the soil as soon as possible thereafter. Per 10-lb. bags, 50 cents; roo-lb. bags, $3.00.

Bowker’ a Flower Food.—This is not a stimulant, but a perfect food for plants, in a concentrated form. It produces healthy foliage, abundant, rich and bright-colored blossoms, and prolongs the period of blossoming. Full directions for using are in each package. Packages containing enough for 30 plants Se “three months, 25 cents me mail, postpaid; and for 30 plants a whole year, 50 cents, by mail, postpai

14 SUNSET SEEDS AND) PLANT SCO;

Vegetable Seeds

must be added to cover postage.

&

Will be mailed free to any address at packet and ounce rates.

At pound rates, ro cents per pound

For description of varieties, see our GENERAL SEED CATALOGUE, published in December, and

mailed free to all customers and others on application.

2 All Vegetable Seeds in this list can be had in five-cent packets.

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BEET Columbia Blood Turnip Eclipse Egyptian

BRUSSELS SPROUTS Matchless

CABBAGE Autumn King DrumbeadsSavoy, eee mre Early Jersey Wakefield fet ah Bam S Info}iEVoeligis o 4 on ol 0 a o ec Improved Summer. 54° Premium Flat Dutch Winigstadt

CARROT Danverseialislong--ye ee em French Forcing Long Orange White Belgian .

CAULIFLOWER Early London Early Snowball BatevAl ciers). 4) cer seabed os ek

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ONION SETS Mello wedar why ueatg ees one If by mail, add ro cents per Ib. for

postage.

PARSLEY Extra Double Curled ...... .10

PEAS LB. Advance ir cieprcmets ebracen ae $0.10 American Wonders. =) /.2-) ame .10 Blue: Beauty. ce yp eens be) Champion of England. .... pest) Imbety ehh WEG ilo Oo 9 Goa .10 Little Gem's yc dare eel ted eee 10 Pride of the Market... .... 10 Stratao emiscwe sien ane ee ene 10 Méelephone rc. te eae eee .10 Yorkshire ELero-sene te eeneeeen ones 10

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TURNIP oz GoldenuBallycusaean thers pears $0.10 Purple Top Strap Leaf. ..... .10 Red Lop Globe eset decsrd> ons) > .10 White Top Strap Leaf. ..... .10 YellowyStone, Aitsresie sigs. os .I0

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Mushroom Spawn

If interested in this crop, an excellent book to have is ‘‘ Mushroom Culture,’? by W. Robinson, which will be sent free by mail for 50 cents.

English Spawn.—In bricks, per lb., by mail, 30 cents ; 7 lbs. per express, not paid, $1.00.

French Spawn.—Per lb. by mail, 50cents ; 3-lb. boxes, per express, not paid, $1.25.

® HOW TO MAKE A LAWN

The ground must be well dug, raked and leveled, and every semblance ofa weed root removed. After the seed is sown, which should be done on a calm, dry day, rake the seed in and roll well, or, in the absence of a roller, use a good wide board and walk on it until the soil is uniformly firm. Much of the fine appearance of a lawn depends upon regularity in mowing, as, if left too long be- fore this is done, or when well established it is not closely mown, the stronger grasses will overgrow the weaker, thus destroying smoothness of surface and rendering the whole patchy and unsightly. For forming new lawns, MUSHROOMS

_not less than 60 pounds of seed are required per acre,

and for the renovation of old ones, half that quantity will give good results.

Menlo Park Lawn Grass.—We devote great care to the preparation of this article, and by careful tests have proved its superiority over all other mixtures. It is composed of choicest selected fancy cleaned grasses, entirely free from seeds of weeds, and we can with confidence recommend it to those who wish their lawns to present an evergreen, carpet-like appearance. Price, 30 cents per pound. -For the convenience of those who require only a small quantity of seed, MENLO PARK LAWN Grass is put up in boxes containing sufficient for 300 square feet. We forward these boxes, free by mail, at 25

‘cents each. Grasses Clovers

LB. LB. Blue Grass, Fancy Kentucky... . . . .$o.25 Alfalfa, choice Utah. ..........0.10 Orchard (Grass)... 20. 22) es ww 20 JANISIIKe ee Stk rh a Rene ree a 2G) Red Top, absolutely clean. ....... 115 Crimson Clover:) 2 0 2 2) hes 2 ae 0 Rye Grass, Australian. ......... «15 Red Glovers set ortetgare we ae RTS oC ce Italianizgn 7 Bice nee LS es ae Mammoth Pea Vine. .... .20 Timothy, fancy grade. ......... = «.10 White: Clover scons Soe Se een 30

x Insecticides

Fir Tree Oil Soap.—A useful article to have, as by its use you can keep plants free from insects, dogs free from fleas, poul- try free from lice, and keep the skin of your horse healthy and make him shine. One ounce makes one gallon. %-lb. tins, 25 cents each; by mail, 35 cents.

Grape Dust.—A non-poisonous powder for the remedy of mildew and rot on grapes, gooseberries, roses, etc. Per 5-lb. pack- age, 50 cents. Cannot be sent by mail.

Hellebore Powder.—For the destruction of slugs, worms, cat- terpillars, etc. Less poisonous than Paris Green, and safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe. Per pound, 20 cents. If by mail, 15 cents extra. A

Slug-Shot.—A cheap, popular and effective insecticide, easily applied, and not injurious or dangerous to animals. 5-lb. package, 50 cents. Cannot be sent by mail.

Tobacco Dust.—If dusted on while the foliage is moist it destroys plant life, cabbage and turnip fleas, etc. Spread upon the ground, it acts as a fertilizer, and keeps off all earth insect life. Per 1-lb. package, 10 cents; if by mail, 15 cents extra; 5-Ib.

: package, 30 cents; 100 pounds, $3.50. Adusy

Whale Oil Soap.—Excellent wash for trees and plants to prevent insects from lodging in the bark, and for smearing on the trunks of trees to prevent worms from crawling up. Per 1-lb.tin, 20 cents. If by mail, 15 cents per lb. extra. In bulk, in quantities of 10 lbs. and over, Io cents per Ib.

E «MARY

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Miscellaneous Horticultural Requisites

EACH. EACH. Bellows, Powder, large size. $2.00 Pencils, Wolff’s Indellible ...... . . $0.10 g sf es small size. I.00 Plant Sprinklers, Rubber ....... . 1.25 “« Spraying, for fluids. 2.00 Plant Stakes, round, tapering, painted green. Forks, Digvi . . PER DOZ. 100 yan ee Puce ree effect . a a. RLU. 5 8 eon on oe oe 5-prong. . I.00 : A Ot RAMANA CT 5S sx) Hee Garden Lines, braided, 1ooft. .75 Foi ; ay 2 _ Grafting Wax, (-lb. package, 15 ee ; ES ee EN. ee sf cents; ¥-lb. package, 25 cents; 5 lee ECR RETO er OOS Ske) 9.00 1-lb. package, 4o cents. 6 feet - + + 1.50 10.00 (Postage on grafting wax, 15cents Unpainted made from Redwood, 5 per poundlextra. ) eet long, 1 inchsquare. .... .40 2.50 Hoes, Draw, 6, 7 and 8-in. Raffia, for tying plants; superior to twine. 25 Blades) Monto aaccman 50 cents per pound, 5 pounds for $1.00. Hose, Rubber, (prices include Rakes, steel garden, handled, each 40 to 65 cents. couplings. ) Shears, Pruning, solid steel. . .... . $1.25 POWDER Standard, 3/-in. 3-ply, per «Sheep, fortrimming grass. . . . . I.00 ESE ON TS BOMCEC api oun) oe aaa5G Shovels, best cast steel. .... . I.00 Hose, Bay State, 3/-in. 3-ply, per 50 feet . 6.00 Spades, best quality, square point, fond or fe BulleDags er of7sply; fF . 8.50 short ‘handle! |< %.//> S20! PRR aE. Stic Selle ordered i Aspieioe lengths a charge of Syringes, solid brass— H pees made iforcouplings:) No. H, 18 inches long, r spray rose. . . 2.25 ose Manders, solceuts peridozen excl) | iga No. 3, 18 inches long, 1 stream and two Hose Nozzle, Boston, best ofall. ..... .50 ; x RnineoBundine ionneadied ; sprayroses .. 2... 1+... +++ 5:50 ? ee eae = einai ae No. 4, 18 inches long, 1 stream and two OC Pruning, Best English . . ... . 1.00 spray roses 6.60 Tay Ow ers: Cabierpig elippen, ee ee” te No. 5, 18 inches fone iistedm-and two Tabel ; ARS AO spray roses. . . : : 6.00 abels, wooden, painted > + + Per r00 Per 1000 No. 10, 18 inches tones I coarse, I eine EO et Garden, 4inch oo WE PONTS $1.25 spray and 1 stream rose, with patent - - Sinch . . .. ode) 1.50 valvés 65.202 27 SE ee os ES Ginch ... . “25 1.75 No. 11, same as No. to, without valves. . 4.50 Per 100 : “ « F ee Trowels, solid shank, Shinchi: seca Tee ORSO = “ “ woMnch “5 cast steel, very strong$o.50 He ke PS aaa Watering Pots,French Per 1000 = 4 : Tree or Plant, copper wired, 3%inch. . .$1r75_ | mode, galvanized e notched, 6inch. ..... 2.00 | BeOS De Poe ee

Weeders, Excelsior. . 0.15 ; Fe ce anessOnue y. Ne LANGLE ofthe best ofthis-class .25 PLANT SPRINKLER

Itole Trap, “‘ Model.”

loss, for florists’ use, 10 cents per pound; $7.00 | per 100 pounds. |

Planet Jr." Labor-Saving Garden Tools

These are the most perfect garden tools made, and have long been the most popular. They are known the world over, and beyond question are the most complete in equipment and most practical and labor-say- ing that have yet been invented. Our special ‘‘ Planet Jr.’’ Catalogue, fully illustrating and describing the various machines, will be mailed free on application.

‘“‘Planet Jr.’? Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow.—Indispensable to gardeners and farmers who grow roots for stock or vegetables for market. By the use of this machine five times the usual acreage of hoed crops can be planted without fear of being caught in their cultivation. The “ Planet Jr.”’ Double Wheel Hoe will stradle plants eighteen inches high and finish rows from six to eighteen inches apart at one passage. Price complete, $7.00.

OK wl Fire Fly Single Wheel Hoe.—This favorite tool is similar in construction to the ‘Planet Jr.” single wheel hoe, and the attachments made for the one can be used on the other. It will hoe one or both sides of the row, either away from the plants or towards them. All the attachments are of steel, hardened in oil, tempered and polished. Price, $4.00.

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Crees and Plants

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Offerings in this department are confined to such stock as will be in demand early in the planting season. We charge, for packing, actual cost of same. In ordering please state whether suBSTITUTION will be permitted, as, when not instructed to the contrary, we shall feel at liberty to substitute similar sorts.

Customers will please remember that we receive many orders daily during our busy season, so that at times several days may elapse before an order is filled. We assure our patrons, however, of the promptest possible service.

Pot-grown and boxed plants can be shipped at any season, but ‘balled’ stock, deciduous trees, shrubs and plants from open ground should reach the dormant state before being dug. Such stock ts usually ready from November on.

Desirable Hardy Evergreen Trees and Shrubs

Acacias

Good for sidewalk planting and beautifying of gardens; never attaining great size; of fairly rapid growth. Acacias bloom in early spring. The flowers of nearly all the varieties are some shade of yellow, and delightfully fragrant. All pot-grown plants.

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Acacia dealbata. Flowers lemon-yellow; very free bloomer ; foliage feathery, dark green on top, whitish underneath. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.

Acacia longissima floribunda. Flowers bright yellow, produced in great quantities ; leaves long and narrow. 3 to 4 feet, 35 cents each.

Acacia lophantha. Flowers white ; foliage feathery ; thrives in the most desolate places. 3 to 4 feet, 4o cents each.

Acacia melanoxylon. Flowers yellow; leaves olive-leaf shape. One of the most extensively planted varietiesin this State. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each ; 6 to 8 feet, $1 each.

Acacia mollissima. Flowers canary-yellow ; foliage feathery. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.

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Araucarias Araucaria Bidwelli. This tree attains very large size, but is mediumly slow in growth. Itsends up one

straight leader from which grow horizontal branches, at regular distances, clothed with sharp spines, lightish green in color. Highly ornamental; pot grown. 17% to 2 feet, $2 each.

Araucaria excelsa (Norfolk Island Pine). Grows somewhat like the preceding; the foliage is not so prickly, nor is the tree as hardy. Much used for house decoration; pot grown. 1% to 2 feet, $3.00 each ; 2 to 3 feet, $4.00 each.

Araucaria imbricata (Monkey Puzzle). Well known; of stately growth, horizontal prickly branches, dark green in color; balled. 15 to 18 inches, $3.00 each ; 1% to 2 feet, $4.00 each. Arbutus Unedo (Strawberry Tree)

This bears deliciously flavored fruit, resembling in shape and color the fruit of the strawberry ; pot grown. 3 to 4 feet, 75 cents each.

Aucubas

Aucuba japonica (Gold Dust Tree). So called as the large, glossy leaves are marked with yellow spots ; of shruby growth; balled. 2 to 3 feet, 75 cents each.

Aucuba viridis latifolia. Similar to preceding, except that leaves are not spotted yellow; pot grown. 2 to 3 feet, 75 cents each.

Azaleas Evergreen shrubs of great value when in bloom, either for decoration or bouquets. The flowers (both single and double), which are borne freely, include every color and every shade of color; pot grown. 134 feet, $1.50 each. Berberries

Berberry, aquifolia. Highly ornamental shrub ; leaves large purplish green, shining and prickly ; flowers yellow, succeeded by bluish berries; boxed. 2 to 3 feet, $1.50 each.

Blue Guim. See Eucalyptus.

Box, Dwarf

This is the plant used so much for edgings; open ground. §8 to 12 inches, 25 cents each, $1.50 per Io.

California Bay or Laurel

Known also as California Sassafras. The tree attains very large dimensions, but is of slow growth. The leaves emit a strong fragrance; balled. 2 to 3 feet, 50 cents each.

California Big Tree

Balled. 2 to 3 feet, $2.00 each.

California Nutmeg

This tree produces seeds resembling in shape a nutmeg ; the spines are sharp, and dark green in color ; of slow growth; pot grown, 10 inches, $1.00 each.

Camellia Japonica Known to many as ‘‘Japonicas.’’ The leaves are stiff, and dark green in color. The flowers are

shaped like a rose, but without fragrance, and are of a wax-like appearance ; they bloom early in spring. Japanese varieties, double white, double pink, double red; pot grown. 1134 to 2 feet, 75 cents each.

Camphor Tree

Bright, shining green foliage ; its young growth a most beautiful shade of tawny red. From this tree camphor is obtained by distillation ; pot grown. 2 to 3 feet, 50 cents each.

Casuarina

This is a rapid-growing Australian tree, peculiarly adapted for planting on the seashore, and in alka- line soils ; in appearance like a pine; pot grown. 2 to 3 feet, 40 cents each.

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Cedar, Indian or Deodar

The handsomest of this class. It attains large size, and is of fairly rapid growth. The needles are sea-green in color, and the branches are pendulous ; balled. 4 to 6 feet, $5.00 each.

Choisya Ternata (Mexican Orange Flower)

A shrub with beautiful glossy foliage; flowers deli- ciously fragrant ; blooms in early spring; balled. 1 to 1% feet, 50 cents each.

Cypress

Cypress, Italian. Tall, tapering, conical; much used for working into designs; balled. 2 to 3 feet, 35 cents each ; 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.

Cypress, Lawson. A desirable California variety ; branches drooping, feathery and slender ; colorsea green; balled. 2 feet, 50 cents each.

Cypress, Monterey. Our well-known native variety; exten- sively planted for windbreaks and hedges; pot grown 2 to 2% feet, 25 cents each, $2.00 per 10; transplanted in boxes; 1 to 134 feet, $2.50 per 100.

Daphnes

This shrub has dark, glossy green leaves ; they produce in early spring small sweet-smelling flowers ; a great favor- ite ; balled.

White Flowering. 2 to 2% feet, $2.00 each. Pink Flowering. 2 to 2% feet, $2.00 each.

Diosma (Breath of Meaven)

This sweet-smelling little shrub is a general favorite ; it produces small white flowers, which, as well as the foliage, are deliciously fragrant ; pot grown. 1 to 1% feet, 30 cents CHAMZEROPS EXCELSA (JAPAN FAN PALM). each.

(See under head of Palms.)

Eucalyptus, or Gum Tree Is known to all; of rapid growth.

Eucalyptus ficifolia. Flowers scarlet; leaves thick, leathery in appearance. In most localities in Cali- fornia it needs protection until old enough to withstand frost; pot grown, 2 feet, 50 cents each.

Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum). Transplanted in boxes, 1 to 1% feet, $2.50 per 100; pot grown, 1%4 to 2 feet, 20 cents each, $1.50 per 10; pot grown, 4 to 5 feet, 35 cents each, $2.50 per Io.

Eucalyptus robusta. A strong, tall-growing, hardy variety ; pot grown, 3 to 4 feet, 30 cents each, $2.50 per Io.

Eucalyptus rostrata (Red Gum), pot grown, 3 to 4 feet, 30 cents each, $2.50 per Io.

Kuonymus, Golden

A medium sized growing shrub, having beautiful golden-yellow foliage, no flowers. Excellent hedges can be made from this variety ; balled, 2 to 3 feet, 35 cents each, $3.00 per Io. ;

Fabiana Imbricata

A very pretty Aeath-like shrub of erect growth, producing pure white, tube-shaped flowers in wonderful profusion ; pot grown, 1 to 1¥% feet, 30 cents each.

Grevillea Robusta

A magnificent tree for decorative purposes, grown either as a pot plant or in the open ; it has orange- colored flowers, and the foliage is fern-like ; pot grown, 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each; boxed, 8 to 9 feet, $1.50

each. Holly, English

we dark green foliage, covered during winter months with red berries ; balled, 1%4 to 2 feet, $1.00 each.

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Laurel, English

Highly ornamental shrub, never attaining very large growth; they grow dense and fairly rapidly. pig produce long panicles of white flowers, which add greatly to their beauty ; balled, 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.

Laurustinus

The well-known handsome winter flowering shrub; the flowers come in bunches, and are pink, grad- ually changing to pure white, well adapted for hedges; pot grown, 1 foot, 15 cents each, $1.00 per 10; balled, 1% to 2 feet, 25 cents each.

Libocedrus Decurrens (Yellow or Incense Cedar)

A noble native of our Golden State, somewhat resembling in growth the famous “‘ Big Tree”’ ; balled, 2 to 3 feet, $1.00 each.

Ligustrum Japonicum (Japan Privet)

Foliage dark and glossy ; flowers white, succeeded by purplish blue berries. Excellent for hedges, or for lawn or avenue planting ; balled, 4 to 5 feet, 60 cents each.

Loquat, Common

Leaves large, crumpled, glossy olive-green; produces sweet, delicious fruit, ripening in early spring; balled, 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each. Magnolia Grandifilora

Pot grown, 14 to 2 feet, 50 cents each; 3 to 4 feet, 75 cents each. Myrtle, Common An old-fashioned, sweet-smelling, small-growing shrub ; balled, 2 feet, 35 cents each. Oak, Cork The cork of commerce is obtained from this tree ; highly ornamental ; balled, 2 to 3 feet, 75 cents each. Oleander

Ver fies flowering shrubs; we offer the double white and double pink; pot grown, 1% to 2 feet, 50 cents each.

Pepper Tree

The well-known shade tree of our streets ; it grows very rapidly ; the foliage is feathery, drooping and glossy. The large clusters of red berries add greatly to its beauty ; pot grown, 4 to 5 feet, 50 cents each : boxed, 6 to 8 feet, $1.25 each.

Pine, Monterey Transplanted in boxes (of 100 each), 10 to 12 inches, $4.00 per 100; balled, 2 to 3 feet, 60 cents each, $5.00 per Io. Pittosporum Nigricans

Leaves wavy, shining light green color; growth upright and conical ; excellent hedge plant; pot grown, 1 to 1% feet, 30 cents

each. Redwood Pot grown, 1¥4 ft., 35c each ; balled, 4 to 5 feet, $1.00 each. Sequoia

See California Big Tree and Redwood.

Spruce A very desirable class of elegant, upright-growing trees. As single specimens, much admired, and for large plantings, un-

equaled. Norway.—Balled, 3 to 4 feet, 75 cents each ; 4 to 5 feet, $1.00

each. White.—Balled, 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each ; 4 to 5 feet, $1.50 each.

Swainsonia

Acacia-like foliage, produces flowers (which are pea-flower shaped) in wonderful profusion, and for a very long time. Pot

KENTIA FOSTERIANA., . j (See under head of Palms.) grown, white and pink, 25 cents each.

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Weronica Andersonii

Flowers bluish purple, spike-shaped, very abundant for a long period. Unsurpassed for bleak or exposed situations. Balled, 2 feet, 50 cents each. We also offer a variegated-leaved variety of the pre-

ceding, same size and price.

Yew, Irish

Deep blackish green foliage; very erect growth. Much used in cemetery planting. Balled, 4 to 6

feet, $3.00 each.

Native California Trees

For description and price, see preceding pages.

California Big Tree California Bay or Laurel California Nutmeg Cypress, Lawson

Cypress, Monterey

Libocedrus decurrens (Yellow or Incense Cedar.) Pine, Monterey.

Redwood

Desirable Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Most of these being well known, and as our space is limited in this catalogue, we omit description.

All are from open ground.

Almond, Double Red and Double White, 4 to 5 feet, 50 cents each.

Beech, European, 5 to 6 feet, 75 cents each.

Beech, Purple Leaved, 4 to 6 feet, $1.50 each.

Birch, European, White, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Birch, Purple Leaved, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Blackberry, Large Double Flowering White, 2 to 3 feet, 50 cents each.

Broom, Spanish, 4 to 5 feet, 50 cents each.

Broom, Scotch, 2 to 3 feet, 30 cents each.

Butternut, 3 to 4 feet, 35 cents each.

Calycanthus floridus, 3 feet, 50 cents each.

Catalpa Bungei (Umbrella Catalpa), 6 feet, 75 cents each.

Catalpa Speciosa, 8 to 10 feet, 50 cents each.

Coral Plant, 40 cents each.

Deutzia, assorted, 4 to 5 feet, 35 cents each.

Elm, Cork Bark, 6 to 8 feet, 40 cents each; 8 to 10 feet, 50 cents each.

Elm, English or French, 8 to to feet, 50 cents each.

Elm, Huntingdon, 8 to ro feet, 50 cents each.

Hawthorn, Double White, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Hawthorn, Paul’s Double Scarlet, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each ; 6 to 8 feet, 75 cents each.

Hawthorn, Single Scarlet, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents

each. Hawthorn, Single White, 4 to 6 feet, 35 cents

each.

Horse Chestnut, White Flowering, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Hydrangea, Large Paniculed, White Flowered, 1% to 2 feet, 25 cents each ; 2 to 3 feet, 35 cents each.

Laburnum, Golden Chain, 4 to 6 feet, 35 cents each.

Lemon Verbena, 2 to 3 feet, 35 cents each.

Lilac, Persian, 4 to 6 feet, 40 cents each.

Lilac, Purple, 3 to 4 feet, 25 cents each; 4to6 feet, 35 cents each.

Lilac, White, 3 to 4 feet, 40 cents each.

Linden, American, 8 to 10 feet, 75 cents each.

Linden, European, 8 to ro feet, 60 cents each.

Locust, Thornless, 8 to to feet, 50 cents each.

Locust, Pink Flowering, 8 to ro feet, 50 cents each.

Locust, Rose Flowering, 4 to6 feet, 50 cents each.

Maiden Hair Tree, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Maple, Silver, 8to to feet, 40 cents each.

Maple, Weir’s Cut Leaved, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Mock Orange, or Syringa, 3 to 4 feet, 35 cents

each.

Mountain Ash, European (Rowan Tree), 6 to 8 feet, 50 cents each.

Paulownia Imperialis, 6 to 8 feet, 50 cents each.

Peach, Flowering, Double White and Double Red, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Pium, Purple Leaved, 5 to 6 feet, 40 cents each.

Poplar, Carolina, 6 to 8 feet, 30 cents each ; $2.50

per Io.

Poplar, Lombardy, 6 to 8 feet, 30 cents each; $2.50 per Io.

Privet, Common; excellent for hedges; 4 to 5 feet, Iocents each; 75 cents per 10; $6.00 per Ioo.

Quince, Japan Flowering, Scarlet and White, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Rhus Cotinus, (Smoke Tree), 5 to 7 feet, so cents each.

Snowball, 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.

Spirza, Double White, 4 to 5 feet, 25 cents each.

Sycamore, European, 8 to ro feet, 50 cents each.

Taxodium distichum (Deciduous Cypress), 4 to 5 feet, 50 cents each.

Texas Umbrella Tree, 4 to 5 feet, 50 cents each; 5 to 6 feet, 60 cents each; 6 to 7 feet, 70 cents each.

Walnut, American Black, 6 to 8 feet, 35 cents

each. Willow, Golden, 3 to 4 feet, 25 cents each. Weigelia, Rose Colored and White, 3 to 4 feet, 4o cents each. Xanthoceras Sorbifolia, 4 to 6 feet, 75 cents each.

Deciduous Weeping Trees

Elm, Camperdown, 6 to 8 feet, $1.00 each. Laburnum, 6 to 8 feet, $1.50 each. Mountain Ash, 4 to 5 feet, 75 cents each. Mulberry, Tea’s, 6 to 8 feet, $1.50 each.

Willow, Common, 6 to 8 feet, 35 cents each. Willow, New American, 5 to 6 ‘_-:, $1.00 each. Willow, Ring Leaved, 8 to 10 ct, 5ocents each.

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Desirable Vines and Climbers

Akebia quinata, pot grown, 4o cents each. Speen isiae open ground, 35 cents each. Ampelopsis quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper), pot adeira Vine, open ground, Io cents each.

a eer : Gents CES, per), P mpauevillse Suave nus (Chilt Jasmine), Mesy Ampelopsis Veitchii (Boston or Japan Ivy), pot B acnieanhn AEG ORE ae DOr ELON yale

grown, strong, 25 cents each. } Passion Vine, Blue, Flesh colored and White Bignonia grandiflora (Trumpet Vine), open flowered, pot grown, 25 cents each.

ground, 35 cents each. Plumbago Capensis, Flowers lavender colored, Clematis. Good assortment. Pot grown. 75 pot grown, 35 cents each.

cents each. Roses, see Rose List.

Clianthus puniceus. Potgrown. 25 cents each. Solanum jasminoides (Potato Vine), pot grown, Honeysuckle, Belgian and Japan, open ground, 25 cents each.

25 cents each, Wistaria.—These beautiful Japanese climbers we Ivy, English, pot grown, 50 cents each. recommend for general planting. The long, Ivy, Variegated, pot grown, 25, 35 and 50 cents grape-like clusters of flowers, sometimes 134 to

each. 2 feet long, borne very profusely, appear in early Jasmine, Catalonian, pot grown, 50 cents each. spring, and are truly a grand sight. The follow- Jasmine, Nudiflorum, open ground, 35 cents ing sorts, Double Purple, Single Purple and Sin-

each. gle White, open ground, 50 cents each

Dracenas, Bamboos, Ete.

Agave, American, the well-known Century Plant, Dracznas

pot grown, 25 and 50 cents each. Australis, balled, 5 to 6 feet, $1.50 each. Agave, variegated, pot grown, 50 cents each. Se ae balled, 3 to Pcl $1.50 eas Arundo donax, variegated, open ground, 50 and voerhe cece onus hela Ce gS se STNG Ne SENS

75 cents each. Pampas Grass

Bamboo Large clumps, 50 cents each

Phormium (New Zealand Flax Falcata, balled, 4 to 6 feet, $1.00 each. ;

Metake, balled, 4 to 6 feet, 75 cents each. 6-inch pots, 50 cents each. Viridis Striata, balled, 4 to 6 feet, $1.00 each. Yucca Dasylirion longifolium, balled, $1.00 and $1.50 Baccata, balled, 1 to 14 feet, 50 cents each. MV, ) ) 5 c |

each. Whipplei, balled, 1 to 1% feet, 50 cents each Areca Baueri (House Palm), 5-inch pots, 75 cents | Erythea edulis (Guadaloupe Island Palm),

each. (Hardy Palm.) The finest of the fan-leaved California Fan Palm (Hardy Palm), 1% to 2 | shaped variety, 6-inch pots, $1.00 each ; balled,

feet, 50 cents each; 2 to 3 feet, $1.00 each; 3 to | 2 feet, $1.00 each.

sa at $1.50 each; 4 to 5 feet, $2.00 each; all | Kentia (House Palm)

aNoS: | Favorite for house culture; well furnished with Chamzrops (Hardy Palnmis) eracefully recurved feather-shaped leaves.

Chamezrops Excelsa, Japan Fan Palm, 4-inch Kentia Belmoreana, 3-inch pots, 4o cents each;

pots, 25 cts. each (by mail for 30 cts. each, post- 5-inch pots, $1.00 each.

age paid by us); balled, 2 to 3% feet, $1.00 each. Kentia Fosteriana, 3-inch pots, 40 cents each. Chamezrops Humilis, dwarf-growing variety, very Latania Borbonica (House Palm), 5-inch pots,

fine, balled, 1 foot, $1.00 each; 14 feet, $1.50 each. $1.00 each. | ‘ Chamzrops Nepalensis, superb sort, of stiff habit, Phoenix Canariensis (Hardy Date Palm), 3-inch

pot grown, 1% feet, 75 cents each. pots, 20 cents each ; 4-inch pots, 25 cents each ; Corypha Australis (House Palm), 4 inch pots, balled, 2 to 3 feet, $2.00 each.

59 cents each. Pritchardia. See California Fan Palm. Cycas Revoluta (Sago Palm). We have a fine Sago Palm, see Cycas.

lot ofthese from $1.50 to $5.00 each. Washingtonia Seonore (Hardy Palm), balled, 2 Date Palm, see Phoenix. to 3 feet, $1.50 each.

BD Insect Powder Distributor, or Dry Powder Sprayer

The application of Paris Green and other poisons, mixed either in water or plaster, is laborious and expensive, and often unsatisfactory on account of uneven distribution, being in many places put on so strong that injury to the plant follows. By the use of this Insect Powder Distributor, this difficulty is over- come. as the insecticide is distributed so evenly and so effectively that it is hardly perceptible on the plants. A man walking at an easy gait can, with this distributor, easily do an acre in thirty or forty minutes. Full directions for use on each machine. Knowing that itis a good thing, to introduce it we will send it, PRE- PAID TO ANY ADDRESS FOR $5, and if unsatisfactory it may be returned, and money will be refunded, less cost of returning.

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REED ASANVERANECISCO; CAL. 23

SUNSET ROSE

Mme. Welch, pale yeliow, orange centre.

Marie Guillot, white, tinged yellow.

Marie Lambert, pale flesh.

Marie Van Houtte, white, tinged yellow, rose.

Mrs. Jessie Fremont, white.

Narcisse, lemon yellow, tinted rose.

NOTE —Will not be ready to ship until there has been sufficient rain to enable us to dig.

Price, strong field-grown plants, 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. Please state if we can substitute, if necessary. Standard or “Tree’’ Roses, $1.00 each.

‘Tea or Ever Blooming

Amazone, yellow.

Annie Cook, delicate pink.

Belle Lyonnaise, lemon yellow.

Bon Silene, deep rose.

Bridesmaid, clear bright pink.

Catherine Mermet, clear shining pink.

Comtesse de Frigneuse, canary yellow.

Comtesse Julie Hunyadi, yellow tinged rose,

Cornelia Cook, creamy white.

Devoniensis, creamy white, rosy centre.

Devoniensis, Climbing, similar to preceding, and a strong rapid

grower.

Dr. Grill, coppery yellow tinged rose.

Duchesse de Brabant. soft silvery blush.

Duchess of Edinburgh, deep rosy crimson.

Elize Sauvage, yellowish white.

General Mertchansky, rosy flesh.

Gloire de Dijon, fawn, tinted salmon.

Golden Gate, rich creamy white.

Gold of Ophit}salmon and fawn.

Grace Darling, rose, shaded crimson.

Homer, rosy pink.

Hon; Edith Gifford, flesh color, tinted rose.

Isabella Sprunt, sulphur yellow.

La Nankeen, creamy white, shaded orange.

La Nuance, blush, tinged fawn.

Luciole, carmine rose, tinged yellow.

Mme. C. Guinosseau, golden yellow.

Mme. C. Jaubert, yellow.

Mme. de Watteville, yellow, tinged carmine and edged crimson.

Mme. Falcot, nankeen yellow.

Mme. Hoste, canary yellow.

Mme. L. Poitzeau, orange yellow.

Mme. Margottin, citron yellow.

Mme. Pauline Labonte, salmon rose. Niphetos, pure white. Niphetos, Climbing, a climbing sort of the preced-

ing.

bordered Pape Gontier, brilliant carmine. Perle des Jardins, deep yellow. Perle des Jardins, Climbing, a climbing sort of the

preceding.

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TEA OR EVER-BLOOMING ROSES— Continued

President, rosy crimson. Souvenir d’un Ami, clear rose. Rainbow, pink, splashed crimson. Sunset, rich golden yellow. Reine Marie Henriette, clear cherry red, good The Bride, ivory white. climber. The Queen, pure white. Safrano, buff, shaded yellow. Triomphe de Luxembourg, buff rose. Shirley Hibbard, nankeen yellow. Valle de Chamonix, coppery yellow, shaded rosy Souvenir de Lady Ashburton, rich coppery red. blush. Souvenir d’ Espagne, coppery yellow, shaded rose. Waban, bright pink. : Souvenir de Wootton, red; one of the best red White Bon Silene, creamy white. teas. W. F. Bennett, brilliant crimson.

Mybrid Tea Roses

Augustine Guinosseau (White LaFrance), white, with faint rose tint.

Cheshunt Hybrid, red, shaded violet, good climber.

Duchess of Albany (Red La France), deep pink.

La France, silvery pink.

Mme. A. Veysset (Striped La France), striped and shaded white.

Mme. Caroline Testout, brilliant satiny rose.

Meteor, rich velvety crimson.

Mrs. W. C. Whitney, clear deep pink.

Reine Olga de Wurtemburg, brilliant scarlet red.

White Lady, creamy white.

Hybrid Perpetual Roses

Do not bloom so continuously as the two foregoing classes, but are superior in color and fragrance.

Alfred Colomb, carmine crimson.

American Beauty, brilliant pink, shaded carmine.

Anna Alexieff, superb rosy pink.

Anna de Diesbach, brilliant pink.

Baroness Rothschild, light rose, shaded pink.

Black Prince, dark crimson, shaded black.

Captain Christy, delicate flesh color, rosy centre.

Captain Christy, Climbing, a climbing sort of the preceding. Cardinal Patrizzi, dark velvety crimson.

Dinsmore, deep crimson.

Duke of Edinburgh, vermillion.

Earl Dufferin, rich crimson, shaded maroon.

Empereur de Maroc, rich, deep velvety maroon.

Empress of India, dark brownish crimson. . General Jacqueminot, brilliant crimson. = Gloire de Margottin, dazzling red.

Gloire Lyonnaise, creamy white, yellowish centre. AUGUSTINE GUINOSSEAU. Glory of Waltham, brilliant crimson, fiery red centre.

Lady Helen Stewart, bright crimson. Paul Neyron, deep rose. ‘

Mabel Morrison, flesh color, changing to white. Prince Camille dé Rohan, deep velvety crimson.

Mme. Alfred Carriere, rich, creamy white.

: : : : . Senator Vaisse, carmine crimson. Mme. Gabriel Luizet, glistening pink. :

Marchioness of Lorne, rose, carmine centre. Ulrich Bruner, cherry red. : Margaret Dickson, white, pale flesh centre. Vick’s Caprice, satiny pink, striped and splashed Marshall P. Wilder, cherry carmine. white and carmine.

Mrs. John Laing, perhaps one of the loveliest pink roses ever introduced,

Xavier Olibo, scarlet, shaded black. Moss Roses. Captain John Ingraham, dark velvety purple. James Veitch, violet, shaded crimson, Glory of Mosses, pale rose. White Bath, white. Noisette or Champney Roses. All strong growers, thus making excellent climbers. Aimee Vibert, pure white. L’Ideal, coppery rose ; most unique.

Celine Forestier, pale yellow. . F § , Claire Carnot, saffron yellow. Marechal Niel, deep golden yellow,

Cloth of Gold, deep yellow. Reeve d’Or, buff yellow.

Lamarque, pure white. W. A. Richardson, orange yellow. Bourbon Roses.

Bertha Clavel, creamy white, rose centre ; contin- | Hermosa, Climbing.

uous bloomers.

Mrs. Bosanquet, pale flesh color. Hermosa, bright rose. |

Souvenir de la Malmaison, flesh color.

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Polyantha Roses, or Baby Roses. Of dwarf habit, flowers small and in clusters. Annie Marie de Montravel, pure white. Etoile d’Or, pale yellow, centre rich red. Clothilde Soupert, pinkish amber. M’lle Cecile Bruner, salmon pink. Crimson Rambler, bright crimson. Perle d’Or, nankeen yellow. Austrian Roses.

The duration of bloom is short ; colors most unique.

Austrian Copper, yellow and red flowers on same | Harrison’s Yellow, golden yellow.

bush. Persian Yellow, bright yellow.

Banksia Roses. These bloom during spring months only ; are strong, rapid growers.

Banksia, white. Beauty of Glazenwood (San Rafael Rose), yel- Banksia, yellow. lowish orange, bronze tinge.

Japan, or Rugosa Roses. Remarkable for their dense, dark green foliage, and the purity of color of the flowers. Rugosa alba, single white. Rugosa alba plena, double white. Rugosa rubra, deep rose, tinged violet. Miscellaneous Roses. Agrippina (Bengal), rich dark crimson. Provence, rose color.

Cherokee, Single, white. Rosa Mundi (Gallica), white, striped with pink. Coupe d’ Hebe (Bengal), beautiful rose color. Ge eetipnicn ane sweetly ek R

James Sprunt (Bengal), rich crimson. ; : E : sy ‘ ; Musk Fringed, white. Wichuriana, or Memorial Rose, pure white.

Climbing Roses. For the convenience of our patrons we here enumerate, together, all the climbing roses ; the descrip- tion of each will be found in their respective classes. [NOTE.—H. P. means Hybrid Perpetual.]

Banksia, white (Banksia). Glory of Cheshunt (#7. P.) yellow a Glory of Waltham ae

Beauty of Glazenwood (Banksia). Hermosa, Climbing (Bourbon).

Celine Forestier (/Votsette). James Sprunt (A%scellaneous).

Captain Christy, Climbing (. P.) Lamarque (Nozsetie).

Cherokee, Single (A/scellaneous). L’ Ideal

Cheshunt Hybrid (4. 7.) Marechal Niel ‘“‘

Claire Carnot (JVozsezte). Niphetos, Climbing (Zea).

Cloth of Gold Cp Perle des Jardins, Climbing (Tea).

Crimson Rambler (7olyantha). Reine Marie Henriette

Devoniensis, Climbing (Zea). Reeve d’Or (Aozsette).

Gloire de Dijon W. A. Richardson (J/Votseéte).

Gloire de Margottin (. FP.) Wichuriana (Miscellaneous).

List of Rose Novelties will appear in our General Plant Catalogue, which will be circulated about Christmas, in which will be included list and prices of Carnations and Chrsyanthemums.

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS

Abutilon, assorted, 25 cents each.

Armeria (Sea Pink or Thrift), 15 cents each.

Aspidistra lurida, 5-inch pots, 50 cents each.

Banana, Abyssinian, 3 to 4 feet, $1.25 each.

Canaigre (new tanning plant), 1o cents per pound (if by mail add 8 cents per pound), $6.00 per 100 pounds.

Canna, French sorts, 25 cents each.

Fuchsia, assorted, 25 cents each, smaller plants ready later.

Geranium, ‘ DR nS mt We

Heliotrope, “ 25

Hollyhock, 5-inch pots, 25 cents each.

Maiden Hair Fern, 5-inch pots, 40 ~ents each.

Marguerite, white and yellow, 25 cents each, smaller plants ready later.

Pzonia, Herbaceous, assorted, 30 cents each.

Pzonia, Tree, assorted, $1.00 each.

Violets, assorted, including The California, 1o cents each, 75 cents per dozen. If by mail, add 10 cents per dozen for postage.

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Apples

Bismarck (New).—Price, 4 to 6 feet, 75 cents each. Bears fruit on two-year-old grafts. Finest quality, finest color; dwarf and extremely prolific. Most suitable apple for a hot climate, yet the hardiest known. Introduced from New Zealand.

Price of the following varieties, 4 to 6 feet, 25 cents each; $2.00 per Io.

me Varieties.—American Summer Pearmain, Early Harvest, Gravenstein, Red Astrachan, Sweet

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Autumn Varieties.—Alexander, Fall Pippin, Golden Russet, Hoover, King of Tompkins Co., Red Bieugheimer, Rhode Island Greening. 7

Winter Varieties.—Arkansas Black, Baldwin, Esopus Spitzenberg, Lawver, Northern Spy, Smith’s Cider, Sweet Cider, White Winter Pearmain, Winesap, Yellow Bellflower, Yellow Newton Pippin.

Crab Apples.—Hyslop, Red Siberian, Transcendant, Yellow Siberian.

Pears

Price, on pear root, 4 to 6 feet, 25 cents each ; $2.00 per Io.

Summer Varieties.—Bartlett, Beurre Giffard, Clapp’s, Favorite, Jargonelle, Lawson or Comet, Madeline.

Autumn Varieties.—Beurre, Bosc, Beurre Clairgeau, Beurre d’Anjou, Beurre Diel, Beurre Hardy, Dana’s Hovey, Idaho, Kieffer’s Hybrid, Seckel.

Winter Varieties.—Easter Beurre, Forelle or Trout, Glout Morceau, P. Barry, Winter Nelis.

Pear on Quince Root.—Price, 3 to 5 feet, 25 cents each; $2.00 per to: Bartlett, Beurre Diel, Easter Beurre, P. Barry, Seckel, Winter Nelis.

Cherries

Lambert (New), 4 to 5 feet, 35 cents each. A regular and heavy bearer, of large size and good quality ; the color is a deep rich red, flesh firm, flavor unsurpassed. Ripens two weeks later than Napoleon Bigarreau.

Price of the following varieties, 4 to 6 feet, 25 cents each; $2.00 per ro: Bing, Black Tartarian, California Advance, Centennial, Early Purple Guigne, English Morello, Governor Wood, Great Bigarreau, Lewelling, May Duke, Napoleon Bigarreau (Royal Ann), Olivet.

Plums Wickson and Tennant (New).—Price, 4 to 6 feet, 35 cents each.

Price of the following varieties on Myrobolan root, 4 to 6 feet, 25 cents each ; $2.00 per 10: Bradshaw, Bur- bank, Cherry Plum, Clyman, Damson, Duane’s Purple, Early Golden Drop, Greengage, Imperial Gage, Kelsey Japan, Peach Plum, Quackenboss, Royal Hative, Simon, Satsuma, Washington, Yellow Ege.

Prunes

Giant (New).—Price, 4 to 6 feet, 35 cents each; $3.00 per 10. Each fruit averages 114 to 2 ounces in weight, is very sweet and fine in texture. The flesh is honey yellow, the skin dark crimson upon a yel- low ground. Tree a strong grower and immense croper.

Imperiaie Epineuse (thorny).—Price, 3 to 5 feet, on Myrobolan root, 35 cents each; $3.00 per to. Un- doubtedly the finest Prune of the regular drying class yet introduced in this State. It is large and uni. form in size, very sweet and of high flavor; the skin is thin and of a reddish purple when green; when dried, coal black. Itis from this variety the dried prune coming to this country in fancy packages, labeled, ‘“‘Imperiale’”’ ismade. As afresh fruit it cannot be surpassed. The tree is a regular and heavy bearer, and is a strong, stocky, rapid grower.

Price of the following varieties on Myrobolan root, 4 to 6 feet, 25 cents each; $2.00 perio: Bulgarian, German, Golden, French, Robe de Sargent, Silver, Tragedy.

Peaches

Triumph (New).—Price, 4 to 6 feet, 35 cents each ; $3.00 per 10. Earliest Ye//ow freestone known, ripens same time as Alexander (a white peach). The fruit is large, small pit, skin yellow, nearly covered with red, dark crimson in the sun; flesh light yellow, and of excellent flavor. The tree blooms late, and is asure and abundant bearer.

Price of the following varieties, 4 to 6 feet, 25 cents each; $2.00 per ro. (Ripening nearly in order named. )

Freestone Varieties.—Briggs’ May, Alexander, Governor Garland, Yellow St. John, Imperial, Hale’s Early, Strawberry, Foster, Early Crawford, Mary’s Choice, Morris White, Wheatland, Newhall, Late Crawford, Muir, Susquehanna, Picquet’s Late, Salway.

Clingstone Varieties.—Tuscan, Blood, Chinese, Lemon, Sellers, Golden, Runyon’s Orange, Nichol’s Orange, McKevitt’s, California, Heath, Phillips’, McDevitt’s, Henrietta.

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Apricots

Price on peach root, 4 to 5 feet, 25 cents each; $2.00 per Io.

Blenheim, Early Moorpark, Hemskirk, Large

Early Montgamet, Luizet, Moorpark, Newcastle, Peach, Royal, Spark’s Mammoth, St. Ambroise. The following varieties we can supply on Myrobolan root: Blenheim, Hemskirk, Moorpark, Royal.

Nectarines

Price, 4 to 6 feet, 25 cents each; $2.00 per 10. Advance, Boston, Early Newington, Golden, Humboldt,

Lord Napier, New White, Victoria.

Quinces

Price, 4 to 5 feet, 25 cents each; $2.00 per 10. Apple or Orange, Champion, Portugal, Rea’s Mammoth.

Figs

Price, 4 to 5 feet, 50 cents each. Brunswick, California Black, Early Violet, Monaco Bianco, Ronde Noir, San Pedro, White Ischia, White Smyrna, White Adriatic.

Almonds

Price, 4 to 6 feet, 25 cents each, $2.00 per 10. Commercial, Drake’s Seedling, I. X. L., Languedoc, La Prima, Lewelling, Ne Plus Ultra, Nonpareil, Paper Shell, Sultana.

Chestnuts

American Sweet, 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each. Italian or Spanish, 4 to 6 feet, 4o cents each; Japan Mam-

moth, grafted, 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.

The following grafted sorts, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each:

Noir Hative, Numbo.

Filberts

Price, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each. Cosford Nut, Dwarf Prolific, Macrocarpa, Nottingham Prolific, Prolific Cob, Purple-Leaved.

Pecan

Price, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Pistachio Nut

Price, 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.

Walnuts

American Black, 6 to 8 feet, 35 cents each.

California Black, 6 to 8 feet, 35 cents each.

English, 4 to 6 feet, 35 cents each.

Przparturien, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

Panta Barbara Soft Shell, 4 to 6 feet, 30 cents each,

The following varieties, grafted on English, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each: A. Bijou, Chaberte, Franquette, Vourey.

Oranges and Lemons Oranges. Price, balled, 4 to 5 feet, $1.50 each. Joppa, Maltese Blood, Mandarin, Med, Sweet, Valencia Late, Washington Navel.

Lemons. Price, balled, 4 to 5 feet, $1.50 each. Eureka, Lisbon, Villa Franca.

Pomelos (Grape Fruit) Price, balled, 3 to 5 feet, $1.50 each.

Limes

Mexican, pot grown, 1 foot, 35 cents each.

Early Maron, Maron de Lyon, Maron Combale,

Persimmons

Japanese, grafted, 3 to 4 feet, 35 cents each.

Pomegranates

Price, 3 to 4 feet, 35 cents each. Sweet Fruited

and Subacid. Carob

Price, 3-inch pots, 1 foot, $1.00 each.

Hovenia Dulcis

Price, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each

Loquats

Large Fruited, balled, 3 to 4 feet, 75 cents each. Seedlings, balled, 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.

Medlar

Nottingham, 50 cents each.

Mulberries

Downing’s Everbearing, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each. Lick’s American, 4 to 6 feet, 75 cents each. Persian, 3 to 5 feet, 75 cents each

Olives

Price, 4 to 6 feet, 50. cents each, $4.00 per tro. Columélla, Macrocarpa, Manzanillo, Mission, Nevadillo Blanco, Polymorpha, Oblonga, Regalis, Rubra, Uvaria.

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Grape Vines

Foreign Varieties.

Price, 20 cents each, $1.00 per Io.

Black Ferrara, Black Morocco, California or

Mission, Cornichon, Flame Tokay, Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat Hamburg, Rose of Peru, Sultana, Thompson’s Seedless, White Sweetwater, Zante, Zinfandel.

American Varieties. lington, The Pierce, Worden, Wyoming Red.

Price, 25 cents each. Catawba, Concord, Delaware, Isabella, Moore’s Early, Pock-

SMALL FRUITS

Currants

Price, I year, 10 cents each, 75 cents per 10. Black Grape, Cherry, Fay’s Prolific, Gondoin Red, White Dutch, White Grape.

Gooseberries Berkeley, 1 year, 15 cents each; $1.00 per Io. Cham pionyecasenS ee ss STOO aos Downing ei 200s F750: selon Houghton, r ‘“‘ 20 ‘* ge Pies OM enLOs Blackberries

Price, 10 cents each ; 50 cents per to. Crandall’s Early, Early Harvest, Evergreen, Kittatiny, Lawton, Wilson Junior.

Dewberry (Lucretia)

15 cents each, $1.00 per Io.

Raspberries

Red Varieties. Price, to cents each ; 50 cents per 1o. Cuthbert, Hansell, Herstine, Marlboro, Thompson’s Early.

Yellow Varieties. per ro. Carolina, Antwerp.

Black Cap Varieties. Price, 15 cents each ; $1.00 perio. Gregg, Mammoth Cluster, Ohio.

The Logan Berry (Strawberry Raspberry). Price, 30 cents each ; 35 cents each if by mail. Japan Wineberry

Price, 20 cents each; if by mail, 25 cents each.

Strawberries

Price, 50 cents per 10; $2.00 per 100. Captain Jack, Longworth’s Prolific, Parker Earle, Saunders, Sharpless, Wm. Parry, Wilson’s Albany.

Price, 15 cents each ; $1.00 Golden Queen, Yellow

Parties desiring larger lots than quoted above, will please state quantity required. We will then make special prices.

bes While we aim to have all our fruit trees true to name, and hold ourselves ready, on proper proof, to replace, free of charge, all stock that may prove untrue to label, or to refund amount originally paid by the customer, it is mutually understood and agreed between the purchaser and ourselves that our guarantee of genuineness shall not make us liable for any sum greater than that originally paid us for such stock as may prove untrue.

* DISTANCES FOR PLANTING

Standard Apples. . . . 20to 25 ft. aparteach way | ‘Alpricots....... - 25 to 30 ft. apart each way Standard Pears . 20to 25 ‘< at «6 “ Grapes Pak Dee of 7 to 10 * 66 “<‘ sé Strong-growing Cherries . 20to25 ‘* ‘ Currants and Gooseberries . .4 by 6.

ts 3 to 4 by 5 to 7. .1to1% by 4tos5. . I to 2 ft. apart.

a a Raspberries and Blackberries . Strawberries for field culture Strawberries for garden culture. .

Duke and Morello Cherries 18to 20 “* “‘ Standard Plumsand Prunes 18to20 “© “ « a Peaches and Nectarines .18to20‘* ‘“ ‘«§ Ng

NUMBER OF TREES OR PLANTS ON AN ACRE AT GIVEN DISTANCES APART

——NUMBER OF PLANTS-—,,

7 —-NUMBER OF PLANTS—— A

DISTANCE APART Square Equilateral DISTANCE APART Square _ _Equilateral

EACH WAY. Method. Triangle Method. EACH WAY. Method. Triangle Method. TOO tiga) eins ga 43,560 50, 300 TA feet At cry oh 222 . 256 PPS Na RE aS ey SE 10,890 12,575 7.6. RAE hd Cale ete > STo3 222 ee 1,540 5,889 TOs oa, Leche eeaee 170 195 40 2,722 3,130 RS) CR ees fan eo a 154 Stee 1,742 2,011 20 109 125 sane 1,210 1,397 22 ORR, MR ats oP 90 104 74h 807 928 PP a APs he te cas, eye 75 86 clits ae me Tse ee 680 785 Fh tte ee tekiroke rn 69 79 “ 4 de 9 “ 537 620 30 48 55 Cae 435 502 35 35 40 2 302 348 40 : 27 31

RULE —Square Method. —Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the distance the plants are apart in the rows, and the product will be the number of square feet for each plant or hill, which, divided into the number of feet in an acre (43,560), will give the number of plants or trees to the acre. J

RULE—Equilateral Triangle Method.—Divide the number required to the acre “square method by the decimal .856. The result will be the number of plants required to the acre by this method.

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SPECIAL

Things Needed about the Home FOR POULTRY

To go by Mail (Prepaid by Us)

Anti=Vermin Marbles, for use in nests to prevent and destroy vermin ......... . Per box, 25c. Buhach) InsechhRowGeren cma («Uso a sivey el cele Mammy ell 6 GALS Tein 4-0z. tins, 25c.; 8-oz., 4oc.; £1b., 75c. Croley’s Roup Pills. A tonic pill good in all diseases. ............ . . . Per box, 5o0c. Poultry Markers. Small size for chicks; large for adult fowls .......... 2.4.2. Each, 25c. Re=-tested Incubator Thermometers. All glass, or wood-mounted ............ Each, $1.00 BOOKS ON POULTRY Croley’s Egg Record. For one year’s record. Simple and useful. ..... Each, tIoc.; per doz., $1.00 American Standard of Perfection (American Poultry Association) ...........2..4.. $1.00 Philosophy of Judging Fowls (companion to above) .........-.+...-2....22204 $1.00 Pratt’s Poultry Pointers. A book of ready reference. ..................... 50c. To go by Express (Purchaser to Pay Charges) | BATT PENN 57 i a nO ne oie anh PSE Nrtan 2, - a ees can Se a . . . I-Ip. tins, 75c.; 6-lb. tins, $3.00 eaniocniaginsectsPowderi ah) ou luey. 1, WUE ak bite PEG ee ha cies Per lb., 50c. RersianginsSecty Ow der Meg Mean os leit ep vaitcar eae | Set. efi sl eLlivey sede) Seiassl al) le-cdoll omer el oaareleen es ee st50C. Croley’s California Poultry Remedy ............. Small size, each, soc. ; large size, $1.00 f E Sey Rood oe ee biss Silo ees Is 1-lb. tins, 25c.; 2-Ib., 4oc.; 5-lb. , 75C.; 10-lb., $1.50 a Meat ace “A” quality, 25-lb. bags, $1.00; 50-lb. bags, $2.00. "By quality, 25- Ib. bags, 75c.; 50-lb 1.25 # Small Chick M Mixture... ..... Per Ib., 5c.; 25 Ibs., $1.15; 50 lbs., $2.10; 100 - , $4.00

UG Hen Teeth. Three sizes. Fine for chicks. Medium and coarse (half, size of corn) , 2i- -lb. package, toc.; 10-1b., 30c.; 25-lb., 65¢. Kill-’em-off. TOercalled vermin exterminator. A liquid to be diluted with too parts water. Trial size, 25C.; I-quart can, 5oc.; 1-gal., $1.5 Pratt’s ‘Poultry Food. Makes alte healthy, profitable and prolific. 26-oz. package, 25c.; 5-lb., 6oc. Fisher Tin Egg Tester, withlamp complete ......... Perfection Clover Cutter. Cuts alfalfa, clover or grass for fowl

To go by Freight (Purchaser Pays Charges) Pure Raw Bone [teal (nearly as fine as flour). Per roo-lb. bag, $2.50. Granulated (half size of corn), per too-lb. bag, $2.50. S caySliells ee. huni. sa seis else: Bags contain 80 to 100 Ibs , each, 50c.; 10 bags, $3.00; 20 bags, $5.00

FOR PIGEONS

By Mail (We Pay Hee ra ee Ne -nOR isto droopinoyandyweakjpigeons =|) mie ss ee A a me eee a Per box, 5oc. No. 10 Pills, for going light pigeons a 50c.

By Express (Purchaser Pays Charges) Salt Cat. For confined pigeons, to supply natural requirements ............ 2-lb. brick, soc.

FOR DOGS By Mail (We Pay Postage) THE ANGLO-AMERICAN REMEDIES-GUARANTEED TO CURE

Distemper Capsules ....... Per box, 50¢. Eye Wash Tablets ....... Per box, 5oc. Tonic Condition Capsules ..._ . 50¢. | Canker Wash Tablets ..... . a 50c. Cure for Fits Capsules _._ _ 6 50C. Mange Cure (paste). ..... . . Per tin, 50c. Worm Capsules ......... oe 50¢. Kennel Salve. ....... ae oY 25¢. Biood Purifying Capsules... . ec 50c. Dog SOapes ew ye hee are Per cake, 25c. Diarrhoea Capsules. ....... ie 50¢.

Ae By Express (Purchaser Pays Charges) Kenneline. Linament for rheumatism, sprains, etc. ..........--....00. Per bottle, 50c.

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Challenae Collections

For the convenience of purchasers unacquainted with the most desirable sorts, and to better introduce our fall specialties in the line of Bulbs, we offer the following collections. We could not afford to offer such values were it not for the fact that we are large importers, thus obtaining the goods at first cost.

COLLECTION \ 3) Eiqacthths 10 Tulips A Na 6 Narcissus 10 Freesias $1 00 10 Crocuses 6 Spanish Ir‘ By mail postpaid

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COLLECTION |/ G i Comprises both above collections, and is only sent by | Bes at purchaser’s expense. \

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