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aN e Purpose of This Catalogue:
This, our Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs for House Culture and Bedding, we have endeavored to make especially interesting, both as to correct descriptions of varieties, and simple, comprehensive cultural directions.
We will not waste the valuable time of our customers with lengthy introductions and idle encomiums relative to ourselves and the superior quality of our stock, simply stating | » ‘that the Bulbs, Seeds, and Plants offered in this catalogue are of the first-class only, + Bulbs fully matured which will, if directions are followed, produce satisfactory results.
When Ordering Bulbs, etc., kindly conform with the following brief rules:
ALL COMMUNICATIONS should be addressed direct to the firm, and not to any of the employes. If the special attention of any man in the establishment is desired, if so stated in the letter, it will be referred to him.
REMITTANCES may be made either by check, express, or post-office money order, bank draft or money in registered letter. Postage stamps, preferably of the one and two cent denominations, are accepted for small amounts.
ORDERS are best made out on the order sheet inclosed in each cata- logue. Name and address should be written plainly, and full shipping directions given if there is any preference. Where directions are not given, we send the best and cheapest way. Orders should be sent as early as possible that they may have our best attention.
POSTAGE AND EXPRESS CHARGES. All bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
NO CHARGE IS MADE _ for packing, boxes, baskets or barrels, nor — for delivery at the station of the transportation company. Cloth bags only are charged for, and they at cost —peck, 10 cts.; % bus. 12 cts.; bus. 15 cts.; 2 bus. 20 cts.
COMPLAINTS, if any, should be made at once on receipt of goods. Mistakes will sometimes hap- pen, be as careful as we may.
We want all such reported, and SPOSSSSSS $O99O9OS 80000000 will try to rectify them.
HEAD GARDENERS AND ASSISTANTS. We have at all times on our employment register the names of several intelligent, experienced and reliable men for such positions, and will be pleased to put them in communi- cation with any lady or gentleman desiring their services.
WARRANTY. While we exercise the greatest care to have all bulbs and seeds pure, fresh, and true to name, we give no warranty, express or implied, in regard to the crop.
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With every order we include, free of charge, a valuable premium of Seeds or Bulbs, amounting to about 50 per cent. of order. In every in- stance, however, we reserve the right to make OUR OWN SELECTION. These prem- iums are not old, dead, or decayed bulbs, but the same first-class quality as sent on regular orders.
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A beautiful assortment in many varied forms. A wide range of varieties at special low rates.
comparabilis Eres alba, Poeticus, Bulbocodium, Trumpet Major, Alba Plena, Odorata, Double Incomparable, Orange Phoenix, Von Sion, Dou= ble Roman, Paper White and Chinese Sacred Narcissus.
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52 Large Bulbs in 37 Different Varieties, by Express, Prepaid,
for $1.50.
A continuous bloom from Christmas to Easter. Bulb- ous plants in many varieties and colors. <A_ beautiful show of rainbow colors and sweet perfumeatasmall cost.
No Disappointment Be-= cause of Inexperience as we furnish such simple cul- tural directions with every order that any person who
Following is an itemized list of the contents of this beautiful and unique assortment, showing the cost if purchased at catalogued rates and the
great reduction we have made for the purpose of Saud new customers.
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275 Strong Bulbs prepaid by express for $2 50,
(VWALUE AT REGULAR RATES $5.16.)
Perfectly Hardy: Will withstand the winter in any part of this country. The Greatest and Most Elaborate Variety Ever Offered at the above Low Price.
..LESS THAN Ic. EACH AND EXPRESSAGE PREPAID AS WELL....
As will be seen from the itemized list given below, these bulbs which are of FIRST QUALITY ONLY, would cost at regular rates if bought separately, $5.16, thereby affording the customer a saving of $2.66, and securing a superb collection of bulbs, which will turn his garden into a bower of beauty during the spring months.
1 HYACINTH, Single Light Blue . $0 05 6 NARCISSUS, Incomparable Stella 1 HYACINTH, Single Dark Blue. . 05 AU Dba eeet. a te): ae $0 13 1 HYACINTH, Single Red. ... . 05 6 NARCISSUS, Poeticus ..... 07 1 HYACINTH, Single Rose... . 05 2 NARCISSUS, Trumpet Major. . 08 1 HYACINTH, Single Pure. White . 05 2 NARCISSUS, Alba Plena Odorata 04 1 HYACINTH, Single Blush White. 05 2 NARCISSUS, Double Incompar- 1 HYACINTH, Single Yellow... 05 i] Ged atcha rein Ime taney roe 06 1 HYACINTH, Double Light Blue. 05 1 NARCISSUS, Orange Phenix. . 04 1 HYACINTH, Double Dark Blue, — 05 1 NARCISSUS, Von Sion... . . 05 1 HYACINTH, Double Red .... 05 6 JONQUILS, Campernelle .... 10 1 HYACINTH, Double Rose... . 05 12° CROCUS; White®. .62¥-sac0 ae 10 1 HYACINTH, Double Pure White. 05 P2H€ROCUSS Yellow. . 2°... eu 10 1 HYACINTH, Double Blush White 05 H2e€ROCUSS Blue & ... 2 2 yea 10 1 HYACINTH, Double Yellow. . . 05 12 CROCUS; Purple..... nye 10 1 FEATHERED HYACINTH .. . 05 I2’*CROECUS; Striped... a 10 1 GRAPE HYACINTA,...... 03 1 LILIUM LONGIFLCRUM.... 10 12 MULIPS, Scarlet... 25, pe ee 15 1 LILIUM CANDIDUM. ... .. 10 I2EULIPS, White >. 2 S.. 20 12 CHIONODOXAS . 25 P2eTUEIPS, Mose . a. mots. 30 2 ERYTHRONIUM DENS CANIS. 06 12 DUR IPS. Vellowsee 2 Beye 35 1 CROWN IMPERIAL...... 10 i RULIPS, Striped: . .... Bh: 20 Se MIRIS. tuiced Cale Pa. 95 i RWIS, Violet; 2". ta ae. 20 5 TULIPS. Bianes Maxed © 15 12 RANUNCULUS, mixed varieties . 20 5 TULIPS, Gesneriana....... 15 24 SCILLA SIBERICA. ...... 30 1 NARCISSUS, King of Daffodils . 10 {2 SNOW DROPS, mixed varieties . 15
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satisfaction. The water should be soft or rain water, and the bulb sup- ported so that only its base touches the water. By putting afew pieces of charcoal in the water it will not become offensive, or it may be changed occasionally. The bulb should be kept for about two weeksinacool and dark room
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until the roots have made a start, when they 398882 |) can be brought into light and air. We Prepay J For open air blooming, the bulbs should be Z planted in the autumn in a well-enriched, light : EApEcssdee Wess garden soil, about 4 inches below the surface of ; or AN Nes== + the ground, and about 9 inches apart each way. ¢ I, YY They will require no further attention, except to * Postage on | Wily yy 7 cover the beds, after the ground is frozen, with a layer | ths ff Vf of leaves or evergreen boughs, and even this is unneces- yeem LAAT,
Selected Named Single Hyacinths. | daved : The named Hyacinths, especially the single varieties, are of i stronger growth, and are especially recommended for pot and % Prices. : glass culture. (Ss" SIX SOLD AT DOZEN RATES. BEC GGG SINGLE RED AND PINK. Each Doz Each Doz PAAR 5 SD ATEAC TAINS ON. So cree. vicaisiein se vies ee cise sce $0 08 $090 | Lord Macaulay. Bright crimson-carmine$0 10 $1 15 Appelius. (Crimson. . oc. 6. ee hi: 10 115 | Maria Cormelia. Light rose; fine truss; Baron van Thuyll. Fine pink; compact GME feswage cos soston dae ek GooD aE Ooo eH UNO OUCULHOS 20 200 BION Sec Riga. Aon SoUAn ontin n Lege Rene eee Te ecient 10 115 | Norma. Large, waxy pink...........ceseee> 12 1 40 Cosmos. Dark rose........c ccc cece eee ees 10 115 | @ueemn Wictoria. Deep scarlet...... hat oe Elisa. Dark rose, spotted carmine .......... 10 115 | Queen of Myacinths. Bright crimson; General Pelissier. Deep crimson...... 10 115 ALM OAELUSSe Foe Be heh Rw lees cose Dew te Ae eters 2 10P RS Gertrude. Rosy pink ...................005- 15 140 | Robert Steiger. Extra-deep crimson... 08 90 Gigantea. Large truss, bright rose........ 10 115 | Sultanm’s Favorite. Pink shaded; good Jenny Lind. GOOG Spike ice sek sate side «65.08 08 9) IGPU ano SHO COE DOCOBOULIOUD BOORUOUD OF OUCDO SOD 08 75 LL’ Ami du Coeur. Dark red; fine........ 10 115 | Weromica. Extra dark red............see00. 08 75 SINGLE BLUE. Each Doz Each Doz Argus. Blue, white eye: extra.............. $0 08 $090 | Bleu Mourant. Dark; compact truss....$0 08 $0 90 Baron van Thuylil. Deep blue; compact Charles Dickens. Porcelain-blue; large WD UIC anes Geerraoo a riddic Cae OTe Ie ar es 08 90 (HUIS Aone a RGRIR IE RBS GeIe Meer RM EBE a Shia st oftoc oe i a SHBIOBOGOSOGOGOBIBSe CP ROY SOG REFN OS EI NEG ONESIES Czar Peter. Handsome; pale bine. 4... i OO LLL LER LELO DIL VELL LL ILL, General Havelock. Splendid purple... 12 1 40 ea REMEMBER THAT A _ PREMIUIM ACCOM- % | General Pelissier. Fine porcelain-blue 20 2 00 2 PANIES EVERY ORDER. : Grand Lilas. Azure-blue; perfectspike.. 20 2 00 § OL OOOOOOONISOHIIHHHO00H9H659H8 | Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain-blue...... TEES
All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of «xtra charge at single and dozen prices.
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DUTCH HYACINTHS—Continued.
SINGLE BLUE—Continued. Soeooooooos Each Doz - > . King of the Blues. Ex- rs A Tropical $ tra fine dark blue ........... 3012 $140 © La Peyrouse. Clearblue.. 10 115 4 ORCHID : Leonidas. Fine, clear blue. 08 90 @is presented ¢ Lord Palmerston. Lilac S 2 blue; white eye............0.. 20 200 : with every $ Marie. Large,brizht blue... 08 90 © Ps Orondatus. Extra large, © order 3} paleibiues:4.04...... See 10 115 . a ti ; Porcelain Sceptre. Light e@ ountimis e bE. SSIS Beide. Sess seme 20 200 @ toover é Regulus. Large bells ...... 08 90 : > 4 Uncle Tom. Fine blackish pir slll: alee... -c:.. 10 115 ¢ 55.00. $
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Each Doz Alba Superbissima. Pure white............ $0 08 $€ 90 Baron wan Thuyll. Large, pure white....... 08 90 Blanchard. Pure white; fine forcer............ 15 1 40 Cleopatra. Broad truss, waxy white............ 15 1 40 Elfride. White, shaded pink..................500. 15 1 40 Grand Wainqueur. Pure white............... 10" RSTS Grand Wedette. Largebells.................. . web. eie40 Grandeur a Mervweille. Splendid blush.... 08 90 e i = d f Se ey D . -
La Candeur. Snow white; dwar 15 140 Double Hyacinths. a Franchise. Cream-white.................. 10 G5 La Grandesse. Purest white................... 10° 1.15 SINGLE YELLOW. L,Innocence. Immense spikes.................. 15 140 Each Doz Madame wan der Hoop. Pure white...... 10 115 Alida Jacoba. Fine citron yellow.$0 10 $1 15 Mont Blanc. Fine white; superior............. 16) eth Merman. Orange-yellow........... 10. £45 Paix de Europe. Pure white, droopipg Meroine. Bright citron............. 108) 1415
ING DEUS oc:. scccisoSwghoets ame eOek » eke « SOR Ss eas PS es La Citroniere. Clear yellow; one Queen Victoria. Large truss.................. 15 140 the jbest.< 2-2 bess. basen eee 12 140 SNOWDRIFT. Pure white, large bells; com- La Pluie dqd’Or. Pure yeliow; fine
pact truss. Best single white variety.......... 20 200 bells. i 08 Woltaire. Pale blush-white; large............... 08 90 William IIZ. Orange yellow .... 10 1415
Selected Named Double Hyacinths. DOUBLE RED AND PINK. Each Doz | Acteur. Dark rose, large.............ceeees $0 10 $115 With every.... Alida Catherina. Deepred,greentips. 15 1 50 Bouquet Royal. Pink, darkredcenter. 15 150 Order. Bouquet Tendre. Darkred; largetruss 08 90
Czar Nicholas. Rich rose................. 08 90 Each Doz Grootvorst. Fine rose; good truss......... 08 90 | Panorama. Dark rose; fine...........0000. $0 10 $1 15 L/,Esperance. Rose, red striped........... Oats Regina Wictoria. Dark rose; large
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All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING, 5
DUTCH HYACINTHS—Continued.
DOUBLE BLUE.
Each Doz i Each Doz Albion. Purplish blue.................... ees $0 10 $1 15 Seo eee ; ee ei an 10 $115 Blocksberg. Porcelain-blue, striped..... 08 90 | Lord Wellington. Blue, striped with Bride of Lammermoor. Good dark MMC REE IIS Epec te OIL SLE o0'S oi, pert giets peers LOR AS UD sae A ohooh Sead coobpo cqon bog aeee es ea 10 115 | wiignon de Drijfhout. Half double; Crown Prince of Sweden. Large VOLY TNE. oo. oi. ee ee cece ee ieee vnitsle eee cacieint 15 140 spike eceese- Mls tae aS SO ee ees 08 90 Rembrandt. Light blue Be eee gt eae 10 1 15 Charles Dickens. Dark blue, extra Richard Steele. Fine light blue......... 20 200 large bells ar 10 ik 15 Prince of Saxe Weimar. Dark; large Garrick. Azure-bluc; compact spike...... 08 90 SPIKC:s. .npieis i Aspe ieleraters Popes sa «sie aye mover estes 08 90 DOUBLE WHITE. u Each Doz Each Doz seer Maria. Blush white, with purple $0 08 $0 99 2-4 Deese. Pure white, yellow eye......... $0 15 $1 40 RORER i cethaetale cise We sitorPlas lo aoe Seloeb se ehiges 5 A , Bouquet Royal. Pure white, yellow cen- ee WS eo NS 10 115 DOR SLUG CMI Siete iers erates reiacracletae.s sie oslo: el cisiaia's 08 90 La ee ck Se raciiher: 08 90 Du h o ‘ ih C S) : oe WHC nn eras Pure 0g 90.|« Prince of Waterloo. Pure white; large 12 140 Grand Wainqueur. Pure white; large Violet Superbe. White, violet center; DEMS erase ree rassrerete oitres Siois, Seciaeer otc atcoreteciie Ww 1415 a he SSRN CAN GOOGh DOROSECCOC OLE AC CO OE ett otc 20 200
DOUBLE YELLOW.
Each Doz Each Doz Bouquet @d’Orange. Rosy orange..... $0 10 $115 | Louis @Or. Dark yellow.......... Svea OTC $0.10 $1 15 Goethe. Sulphur-yellow; very double....... 08 90 | William INK. Very fine yellow; rose Jaune Supreme. Splendid pure yellow. 08 90 GOMES aierstsjcrneerersye oisismeusi ners cisialotersisis evel rarer avercrssls 08 90
Unnamed Hyacinths. MIXED SHADES FOR BEDDING.
All separate colors and mixed, much cheaper than the named varieties and recommended for outside planting. Although the spikes are not quite so large and perfect as in the named varieties, the price of these unnamed Hyacinths will recommend them for bedding or for growing for cut flowers. Ours are all selected bulbs, certain to throw an abundance of bloom.
Six sold at dozen rate, 25 at 100 rate, 250 at 1000 rate.
Each Doz. 100 1000 3 Single Light Blue.......... $005 $050 $300 $2500 i E “ Dark Blue........... 05 50 3800 2500 ..Special Hyacinths.. - Red and Rose.... 05 50 3 00 25 00 ALL VARIETIES. “ Dark Red........... 05 50 800 2500 1 Dutch Named Hyacinth, Red « Pure White........ 05 50 300 2500 1 ‘* Unnamed ae White «© Blush White....... 05 50 300 2500 A 1 [Miniature Hyacinth, Blue ‘> Wellow.- ss 05 50 300 2500 fy 1 White Roman Hyacinth “All Colors Mixed. 05 50 300 2500 1 Blue Roman Hyacinth Double Light Blue........ 05 50 300 25.00 Fi 1 Rose Roman Hyacinth = ‘“ Dark Blue.......... 05 50 300 2500 1 Yellow Roman Hyacinth ‘© Red and Rose... (5 50 200 2500 1 Italian Hyacinth ‘“ Dark Red.......... 05 50 300 2500 1 Feathered Hyacinth « Pure White........ 05 50 300 2500 1 Grape Hyacinth “ Blush White ...... 05 50 300 2500 1 Musk Hyacinth
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Miniature Hyacinths.
Dwarf growing varieties, which may be planted a dozen or more in one large pot, or may be grown in water. They are very pretty and interesting, and serve especially well for cutting. As they are very cheap, they can be planted in quantity at no great expense
Each Doz. 1090 1000 Each Doz. 100 1000 Ried) ....3483: $0 03 $0 35 $200 $1810 | Light Bine....$0 03 $035 $200 $18 00 Rose............ 03 35 200 18 00 Dark Blue.... 03 35 200 1800 Pure White.. 03 3) 200 1800 | All Colors Blush White. 03 35 62 00)=—18 (0 Mixed........ 03 30 200 1800
Early Roman Hyacinths.
These are the Hyacinths so extensively grown by florists for winter cut- ting. Planted in pots or boxes in August or September, kept in a dark place until rooted and then put before a sunny window, they will bloom by Christ- mas, or may be retarded by keeping in a cool cellar and brought in in succession until March or April. The colored Romans flower about two weeks later than the white ones.
250 are supplied at the 1000 rate, 25 at the 100 rate, and 6 at the dozen rate.
Each Doz, 100 1000 White. Lurge selected bulbs ....$0 (5 $050 $350 $80 00 Blue. = coe Plone 05 40 225 2000 Light Rose.“ Senet er 05 40 - 225 2000 Dark Rose." SATION ONE. 05 40 225 20 00 Yellow, or Straw Colored 10 100 6 00
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WHITE ITALIAN HYACINTHS.
Also known as Red Skin White Romans, and are much grown by florists around Paris. They bloom about two weeks later than the ordinary White Roman Hyacinth. 5 ets. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
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FEATHERED HYACINTHS.
The flowers are feathered in a plume-like spike; jn appearance distinct from all other Hyacinths. Ad- mirable for open ground culture, being perfectly hardy, and quite vigorous. 5 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100.
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GRAPE HYACINTHS.
Little globular flowers in slender spikes. Admir- able for naturalizing in a shady place, where they will spread rapidly, and take full care of themselves, coming up in spring with their bright blue flower spikes in profusion. The cut flowers are very pretty for decorative work. Blue, 2 cts. each, 15 ets. per doz., $1.00 per 100; White, 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100.
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MUSK HYACINTHS.
This variety of the Hyacinth is very popular with some on account of its pungent, musky odor and pretty purple flowers. It can be grown either in the open bed or border, or in pots in the house, making a pleasing effect wherever used. 8 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100.
All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING. 7
TULIPS.
Tulips are of easiest culture, whether in pots ‘in the house or in the open ground. For open air bloom- ing, the bulbs should be plant- ed in October or November, in a 7/ light, rich soil, ==\5 to 6 inches apart, and 3 to 4 inches deep. They are admi- rably suited for beds on the lawn; for bril- liancy and variety of coloring in spring they are unequaled. After blooming, the bulbs may be lifted or other bedding plants, such as Geraniums, Coleus, etc., may be planted directly above them, and occupy the ground until frost. For the convenience of those selecting varieties for bedding, we state below the height to which the different varieties grow, and their comparative times of blooming. The single flowered varieties, on the whole, give more perfect results for bedding.
For pot culture, the same soil as we recommend for Hyacinths will be found most suitable. The pots may be buried in soil or ashes until the bulbs are well rooted, when they may be brought into light and gentle heat.
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Six supplied at dozen rate, 25 at 100 rate.
These are the varieties which give such brilliant results in spring, when planted in masses of separate or contrasting colors. If planted after due consideration of time of blooming and height when blooming, most elegant effects may readily be attained.
Time of Height, Time of Height, <es Blooming inches Hach Doz. 100 Blooming inches Hach Doz. 100
Artus. Brilliant scarlet..... 2nd 7 $002 $020 $100 | Duc wan Thol, Gold- peep a ors nd 6 03 30 150 Striped. Red, striped : panes
elle Alliance. Scarlet; watasyellowaronense tae cheba. Ist 6 02
Unni eRe ae: Sate aeaneen 2nd 7 03 30 150] Due sesen Thol, Yellow. ! : : Bizard Werdict. Carmine, Bright citron-yellow......... Ist 6 04 40 225
gold-striped PP) In oe 2nd 7 02 20 1 00 Duc wan Thol White. Canary Bird. Rich golden : RY. 04 40 225
yellow, early, for forcing lst 8 04 40 2 25 eas Gild chia bt eg Ope iba.
. c) 8 free 8 Ciimson King. Brisht PE aaa, Dinteodstiteedel® 10) a
crmisont a.” 2a es OST, Qnd 7 aire c0's) 100 were) ee ee Cea ree ota : Couleur Ponceau. Rosy Sepia d Ls) Hea 02 15 75
erimson and white ies ben, 2nd 8 02 20 it 00 Cees eseeseerseesesezeeeeesere Ss
; t saan Duchesse de Parma.
Cardinal’s Mat. Dark O ona ond. 9 03 25 125
DrOWNEFeds. £ .. Sesdcemke oust 2nd 9 a22 - 20.,1 003) EUS AE Ono ODE Chrysolora. Yellow; large Eleonore. Dark violet, | 02 15 7
LOLGing, Kindh+7%..bs cpey.ces ek 2na 9 03 30 1 75 white edge. .......--.....002 2.90 8 2 Couleur Cardinal. Bril- Globe de Rigaut. White .
liant Crimson s.5.5-5.5.4 454: 3rd. so9 03 80 150 and Violet..........sseeeeeeeee end 7 03 35 2 00 Cottage Maid. Rosy pink, Joost van Voudel.
striped with white........... 2nd 6 04 45 275 Glossy rose and white........ 2nd 8 03 SO eel Duc wan Thol, Red jJagt wan Delft. Pure
and Wellow................ Ist 6 @2: Sass. 475 white; good form............ 2nd 8 02 20 10 Duc wan Thol, Rose. Keizerskroon. Red, with
White, shading to rose....... Ist 6 03 30 150 broad yellow edge............ 2nd 9 (4 30 1 75
All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
PITCHER & MANDA, SHORT HILLS. N. J.
BULBS FREE.
Premiums amounting to 50 per cent. of order will accom= pany every shipment of bulbs ordered from this catalogue.
SINGLE TULIPS—Continued.
Time of Height,
Blooming inches Each Perdoz. 100
La Reine (Queen Victoria). White,
Sisie cusiafeic e Srokurenactore 2nd 6 $0062 $020 $100 L/Immaculee.
Pure white; fine
forcer. 2 Ve. er 2nd 7 03 30 150 Ma Plus Ami-
able. Ked and
OLAN SEI swe sckisees Ist 6 03 35 6.2:«00 Purple Crown.
Dark purplish red. Ist 6 02 20 100 PottebakkKer,
Yellow. Bright
canary, slightly
SEFIDCUss...Sete eto. . Ist 8 04 40 225 PottebakkKer, :
White. Good
ROEM sty ene ee Ist 8 04 40 225 Pottebakker,
Scarlet. True,
fine flower......... Ist 8 03 30 «1 7 Prosperine.
Salm -n-pink; ex-
tra; fine form....2nd 10 04 45 2775 Rachel Rui-
sch. Fine pink.2nd 7 04 35 62 25 Rembrandt. (
Searlet; early ; for se
LOLCING co elec austin 2o 04 40 200 Ae gee gets We ea Specimen Single Tulips, Named Varieties...
shaded; fine for Time of Height,
HOLCING A ey wee 2nd 5 04 40 225 Blooming inches Each Per doz. 100 Kosa Mundi. Roseand white; very fin€............ cece cee eect eee eee eee 2nd 8 $0 05 $0 35 $2 00 Samsouwu:s Hinerred. .o22. se decs . yaa tek cee c ea... ERE ove eee ce 1st 8 05 30 2 25 Standard Royal. Red and white-striped.............0.0eeee cere Pres 2nd a 02 20 1 00 Thomas Moore. Fine apricot-orange.............cc ccc e cece cece cece ences 2nd 10 15 35 2 00 Wan der Helst. White, edged rose... ...,.0.. 5.20. cccencccccce soos ouneceme 2nd 8 03 30 2 00 Werboom. Scarlet........0.......cceeeee St ritiis SHNE OER CONDOR ECE ADe ut = 000 2nd 8 03 30 1 75 Vermilion Brilliant. Brilliant carmine................ccce cece eee eee 2nd 8 05 50 3 00 Wounverman. © Dark violet; show Yenud nese gees has s ee = agree 2nd 5 02 20 1 00 Wellow Princes (Golden yellow.) 45.2504 2.2. 0c Sad td. hoes s hak. olen 2nd ih 03 35 2 00
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SPECIAL TULIP OFFER.
25 Distinct and Separate Varieties of Single Named Tulips (each correctly
In this superb collection will varieties of Single Tulips,
be found the best and most gorgeous which will be especially useful to the
amateur on account of the large assortment of colors and types.
labeled), postpaid, for only 75 cts. 3 5 : n : : : 2
25 Postpaid for 75 cts.
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All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING. 9
DOUBLE TULIPS—Best Named Varieties.
SPECIAL!
eS QD
10 Double Named Tulips, our selection,
postpaid, for... .
30 cts.
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Time of Height, Blooming inches Each Per doz. 100 Alba Maxima. Pure white; very fine ; new.......... lst 6 $005 $050 $2 50
Agnes. Dwarf; very brilliant red. 3d 4 04 40 2 25
Bonaparte. Mauve, yellow and TCG. Gags cst sdeeaue 16 02 20 100
, Cousine. Dark WAIOICES aes chan St eS 02 15 75
Duc van Thol.
Wan s Yellowandred....1st 6 02 15 75 Larly Double Named Tulips. Duke of York.
Carmineand white.2d 10 02 20 100
Gloria Solis. Crimson, bordered With Gold........ ccc cece ce eee e cece eeseteccccsssseseess ISt 8 02 20 100 Imperator Rubrorum. Improved Rex; rich crimson-scarlet.........s0.-seeeeeeeees I8t 8 04 35 62: 00 ia Candeur. ure'whites very Hine, ee eA SO, SL 2d 6 02 20 100 Mee SI es ebaae PGsetand, Wine eee sc foc kwoasc an on on RO EEE eee) ALTOS 04 35 200 Wel wuGa tA MLS ONtee Wart SCALICE. .. 52... dec ccna s ss pee acbewc see esoevecerccrecccessnccds ISby. 5 02 20 100 Mariage de ma Fille. Pure white, striped with rose; extra firey esse res stesso: See oie O 05 50 «62 50 Mitral Ose Superb. OMISHS=wAe mes fot cco coe he coe seen ce ae aad aad dae Ba ae ea Boones et Gh 04 40 225 Purple Crows. DW cepwurnpieres cc eee mens dees tcc vce eee eens ieee Soi Prcucorace int et LS) io) 02 1b 1 08 Princess Alexandra. Brownand yellow border.,................. RR RETR 2 Ses Ok Sharda) Site Ist 6 05 30 «61 BU Pzony Gold. Golden yellowand red.............. ccc eee cee es Pi en ene aae 3ad_Ss8 04 40 2 25. P20 y. RREG ee Pine deep Fed oss oes cs yee a ees Ons Teor ae Rae a ee 03 25 1 25. RLOSiIMEs SS Plen gid POSC re yc eek roe repel erst cent Re Naga FP boeeanee Filles AF [pasa J nei Wii sb oO 04 35 «62 « 00 Rose Blanche. Extra pure white.............0.... 00. cee eee SEAS He cralatele rere en's ota ore es Z20y=5'6 03 Zo alee Rex Rubrorum. Fine large scarlet.............. skid cepa acre tnttrert tes tries Tees ae ces OE 20h 03 35 2 00: Salwator Rosa. Dark purple-rose............. cece eee ee eee COT OS ORO One oe er ee Piwripeuael SUE 10 100 600: ATi E Deeeis VOC Canks AMO TC ep pees. nae codieneicatase vacier <aEoed msieip eo cee es SES ROSS OOO SCIOTO Cheers 05 50 2 50: Tournesol. Scarlet and yellow..... ..cc.ccc cece eee ees . . Sea Sin Bh Ges Le IN AEE Lo) ea’ 03 2 200 Tournesol Yellow. Bright and striking.............c.0000ceeeeeeeees ee er Ist 7 05 50 350 Wellagy Kose. Large colden yellow. ..............05-.4g00sesnemecere Renee aie ahaa, SON a 02 15 100
Maeeerrteeecercrrccrcestacreercarcasecereaceesecsrectrserss $ -yi Best Bulbs at Lowest Prices are offered in our Special Collections. 4K $
See pages 1 and 2.
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All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
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SINGLE AND DOUBLE TULIPS IN MIXTURE.
These are especially recommended for bedding in large or small masses, where economy in expenditure as well as brilliancy in effect is desirable. Our mixtures are made up of selected flowering-size bulbs, and include an abundance of bright-colored varieties, growing the same height
and flowering the same time.
Please state whether you wish Single, Double or both. . Each Doz 100 1000 All Colors. Fine mixed; superior to ordinary Mixed Tulips as sent OUt.......-+esseeeeeee $010 $075 $500 — Extra Selected Varieties Mixed. Made up of the finest named sorts in mixture $0 02 20 100 £800
9999S 9999999 $999OO9OO santa 4 PARROT. TULIPS:
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COLLECTION The Parrot Tulips have very striking colors, the
fe 3) a ae petals are curiously slashed,
3 3 and the form, especially
lal e Fowerin Tull \ before the flower opens, | } somewhat resembles the
beak of the parrot. Our
1 Parrot, mixture of Parrot Tulips
contains a great variety of colors. Used principally for bedding and late flowering ; can also be forced success- fully.
1 Bizarre,
1 Bybloemen,
1 Gesneriana,
1 Golden Crown.
POSTPAID FOR 10 cts.
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Fine Mixed. Large, strong stock. Each, 4 cts.; per doz., 385 cts.; per 100, $1.50; per 1000, $10.00. Parrot Tulip.
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LATE-FLOWERING OR SHOW TULIPS.
Like the Parrot Tulips, for outdoor cultivation, but differing from that variety by coming into bloom later and in being somewhat taller. They are quite as singular and pleasing, and are greatly
grown for exhibition. Each Doz. 100 1000
REIS APES aA TORI TUL ROG oh s'5 5a) 210:012i 05s»: 0;0-0,0 100s Si ohare etm cairole gimp eiaysiubelenevelode)ejeisisloiagteielorte mi eitalalirsta's cinta, clolsipara $0 03 $025 $100 $8 00 Bybloemens. Finest mixed........... Hojctsl raieielaccreielsveteietela/| staletelatsisiersseteletalolelaferateisiaielslelakeicristeiatasiereiercte 03 30 125 1000 Gesneriana, or Mouster Late. Bright crimson, with purple Cye..........ceseeeneee 03 25...17%5 Jo Golden Crown. Deep yellow, edged with red; fine for cutting, and matches well with
Gesrierta Arla WO casre ais ates’ ‘nstela atatasa’o/e(aleiaiv's a ase 0 orecalete), pig's atmimaleinre ovalsteltntaislainteiace o’elaiatars stetstnm eitelaiets:s 04 30 200 1500
BOTANICAL TULIPS.
pu Each ‘Per doz. [FF Tulipa ClusSiama. White and rose.......ccssccccscccscscvsccscecs $0 10 $1 00 nL a5 cornuta. Scarlet and yellOw.........cc sccccccnccseveccecs 10 1 00 i FF WO Florentina odorato. Yellow, violet-scented....... 05 50
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“6 Greigi. Bright scarlet, yellow and black center......... 20 2 00 ih <5 Oculis-Solis. Vermilion, with black eye............... 05 50 “6 viridiflora. White and Zreen........cccecccececeneceeees 05 50
All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single a1 and dozen prices.
BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING. 11
NARCISSUS, OR DAFFODILS.
PANT
Daffodils.
Single Narcissus.
Each Doz. 100
Bicolor Empress. Larger than the
next; immense golden yellow trumpet
and broad white perianth................ $0 2a $2 50 Bicolor HMorsfieldii. (King of
Daffodils). Pure white perianth; rich
golden yellow trumpet; very large,
and one of the finest for cut flowers.... 10 1 15 $9 00
Biflorus. Divisions of the perianth milk-white, crown yellow; late flower-
YD erty tear errata ayevaln at alaTereiotelstowior se aratefels tres) eiaeees 02 20 100 Bulbocodium. (Hoop Petticoat).
Rich golden yellow; each bulb bearing
from 6 to 12 flowers; can be forced..... C5 50 3 00
Emperor. One of the iargest and best; perianth primrose-yellow, trum- pet clear golden yellow...........csseees 25 2 50
Incomparabilis stella alba. Pure white; cup golden yellow; for TOLGINIGE 5, AAR re tie seo sco aa eersee via breathed 03
Incomparabilis Sir Watkin. Mammoth flowers; tube rich golden yellow, beautifully fimbriated, peri- . anth, pale primrese-yellow, very broad. A newand gigantic variety, the flowers often measuring four inches across.... 25 2 50
Obwallaris. (Tenby Daffodil). Dwarf growing; bright yellow; very early and EME CLIVE Feast hee uP mEchseseenemee rere 05
Poeticus. (Pheasant’s Eye, or Poet’s Narcissus). Pure white, with red cup; very fragrant. $5.00 per 1,000........... + 02 15 16)
Bulbs in endless variety sent free with all orders. :
25 1 50
These bulbs are especially fine for outdoor work, and when used for this purpose should be planted in a moderately rich soil, being careful to avoid the use of fresh manure, and the earlier in the autumn they are in the ground the better. The bulbs should be set 3 or 4 inches deep, unless it is intended to plant other flowers over them in the summer, in which case it is better to plant 6 inches deep. Itis advisable not to disturb the bulbs oftener than once in 3 or 4 years, when they will need thinning out; if taken up every year like Hya- cinths, they do not seem to prosper.
Most of the species are amenable to forcing and millions of such varieties, as Early Paper White, Double Roman, Von Sion, etc., are cul- tivated every year by florists. They should be planted as instructed for Hyacinths, and kept in a cool place for 3 or 4 weeks until roots have formed, when the two first named may be for- warded in heat, though most species do better
if kept moderately cool.
Six are furnished at the dozen rate, 25 at the 100 rate.
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forms. A wide range of varieties at special
low rates.
A beautiful assortment in many varied :
alba, Poeticus, Bulbocodium, Trumpet Major, Alba Plena Odorata, Double Incomparable, Orange Phoenix, Von Sion, Double Roman, Paper White and Chinese Sacred Narcissus.
Bicolor Horsfieldii, Incomparabilis stella :
iS Varieties, Postpaid, For 50 ets. wasnne chika
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Narcissus Poeticus (Pheasant’s Eye).
Each Doz.
100
Poeticus ornatus. Flowers a month earlier, and is more symmet- rical than the ordinary Poeticus,
but of the same color and larger....$0 03 $020 $1 00
Princeps. Perianth white, trum-
pet yellow; good for forcing........ 04 30 2 00
Pseudo-Narcissus (Lent Lily). White perianth, sulphur - yellow
trumpet. Hae bs Re dati PaRrerseeehee 04 30 2 00
Scoticus (Garland Lily). Perianth white, trumpet yellow; of the Pseudo-Narcissus type, but much ANE: (:.. -kk-b ap ooh hae te es aes 19.8 oe 04 30
Trumpet Major. Much used for forcing, and the earliest; yellow; trumpet very large and flaring..... 04 30
20
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2 00
Mixed Singie Sorts. per 1000,$8 03 . 20 1 60
Double Narcissus.
Each Doz. 100
Alba plena odorata (The Double White Poet’s Narcissus). Pure white, double, fragrant; much used by florists..... per 1000 $7....... $0 02
$0 20 $1 00
AIncomparabilis (Butter - and - Eggs). Double; yellow perianth and orange cup; a good forcing
WHEICLY $2 Soccte datacce'e eek celees ceaeret se 03 25 1 50
@Orange Phoenix. Double white;
avery showy variety..........e.e00- 04 40 2 50
ES The cost of our pre- X x EXTRA | miums is not included # Be in the price of bulbs, but are ab- &
% solutely free. &
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Won Sion. The Double Yellow
Daffodil. Flowers very full; ex- tensively used for forcing............ $0 05 $050 $3 25
Mixed Double Sorts........... 3 oeteehatis Mae eee slcicieiee sevaper 1000, $12.00 03 25 1 25
Polyanthus, or Bunch=Flow= ering Narcissus. (Narcissus Tazetta.)
The varieties of this group produce spikes of sweet-scented flowers, and are best suited for fore- ing or planting in pots in the house. The Double Roman and Paper White may be had in bloom by Christmas.
Each 100 Bazieman Major. Orangecup;
white perianth; very large and fine.$0 25 $2 50
Double Roman. Double white, with orange nectary. Much used for forcing and pot culture, and is one of the earliest for that pur- DOSE vccdtes cs ca phos crab obubibes ss eeecs 05 45
Gloriosus. Perianth white, cup OFAN LES siVELY ANE s\.s «emesis oro jane osrmec 05 60
$1 50
3 00
Grand Monarque. Broad white perianth, yeliow cup; the finest
1A DIS TERIA Sie SP tI IE CENTRIC 05 606 =633.: 00
Newton, Free bloomer; perianth
VElHOw, CUP Olan ees corte cicversicleleecierer 15 1 25
ns
All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
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BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING. 13
NARCISSUS—Continued.
oe ae 3 Each Doz. 100 Paper White. Pure white; free
blooming. Much used for forcing, and
the best of the early sorts for that pur-
pose, as it may be had in bloom by
CHPISHHTASSER erases oh itaat hiecicte LAG Bee $0 04 $0 40 $1 50 Paper White Grandiflora. An
improved variety of the preceding,
blooming somewhat earlier; very use-
ful for pot-culture for amateurs........ 05
Mixed Polyanthus Sorts........
Chinese Sacred Narcissus.
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Pansy and Sweet Pea Seed ° Should be sown in the Fall. Low Prices on Page 26.
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Chinese Sacred Lily, or Flower- of=the-Gods.
This is a variety of the Polyanthus Narcissus and is known by several other names, as ‘‘ Water Fairy Flower,” ‘‘ Joss Flower,” and ‘‘ Chinese New Year’s Lily.” They are of the easiest culture in water, and are very decorative. The bulbs should be placed in a pretty dish or bowl, with pebbles around them to keep them in position, and the vessel filled with water, which should be changed from time to time. The growth is very rapid, and 50 to 60 flowers, borne on 8 to 10 spikes, are often produced from a single bulb. The flowers are waxy white, with a yellow center, and are very sweet-scented.
Large, Selected Bulbs, 15 cents each, $1.75 per dozen, $8.00 per 100. If by express at customers’ ex- pense, 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen.
Polyanthus Narcissus, Paper White Grandifiora. Jonquils, or Rush-Leaved Narcissus.
This section of the Narcissus family includes several varieties with pretty yellow flowers. They are early bloomers and hardy.
¢ Each Doz. .v0 Single Sweet-Scented. Yellow,
very deliciously scented; good for
RONG MND eos races Mois ors eras ee Sa eas $0 02 $0 20 $1 00 Double Sweet-Scented. Full, of
a clear golden yellow, and the most
fragrant of the whole family; may be
PORCO Oe rs oteryske cise cies So eae tiers Ona de Campernelle. Golden yellow flow- ers; much used for forcing. ............ $8.00 per 1000...... 02. 20.1 00
Special. Three each of the above Jonquils, post- paid for 20 cents.
Campernelle Jonqutls.
All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
14 | PITCHER & MANDA, SHORT HILLS, N. ie
CROCUS.
The Crocuses are among the earliest flowers of spring, and their bright. blossoms are often covered with snow during March and early April. They will grow and flower under the most adverse conditions, and may be planted in the border, along walks, or in the grass
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of the lawn. For beds or borders, the Bulbs should be planted about 3 re
inches deep and the same distance apart, but much deeper for permanent >< CHEAP...... $
planting. If to be sent by mail, postage will be 15 cts. per 100 extra. ~ ; ;
Dozen price includes postage. $ CROGUS @
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¢ 53
Choice Named Crocus. $ COLLEGTIO “4
These are all selected Bulbs, and may be depended on for shade and 3 e 5
richness of color. They produce larger flowers than the unnamed sorts, >< eS > @ _ and are more desirable for growing in pots. >< One each of the Albion. Fine striped. Prince Albert. sBrilliant purple. : 14 named vcd on Baron von Brunow. Dark blue. Queen Victoria. White. @ ee pox teas io Caroline Chisholm. Pure white. King of the Blues. Very large. ?e t pre ae aco d
Charles Darwin. Fine purple. Mont Blanc. Finest of all whites. @ cach oO Whats 4
Cloth-of-Gold. Brownand yellow. | Sir Walter Scott. Variegated. $ ae \ - ce 4
Cloth-of-Silver. Blue, pale,striped. | Wellow Giant Bulbs. Clear @ ae = i B an $ David Rizzio. Dark purple. golden color, 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. 4 S ae ee
Madame Mina. Violet and white. per 100; $6 per 1000. : oa
Any of the above varieties, except where noted, 60 cts. per 100; $5 per 3 Postpaid for 45 cts.
1000; 250 supplied at 1000 rate; 25 at 100 rate. ® e
GOOOSOSS $O0O00O0
Unnamed Crocus.
Suitable for planting in beds or borders, where they will make a beautiful show at a small cost.
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Large White. 10 cts. per doz.; 40 cts. per 100; $3 per I TE 1000. i)
Large Yellow. 10 cts. per doz.; 40 cts. per 100; $3.50 a) per 1000.
Large Blue. 10 cts. per doz.; 40 cts. per 100; $3 per 1000.
Large Purple. 10 cts. per doz.; 40 cts. per 100; $3 per 1000.
Striped and Wariegated. 10 Nl NU AN \ WV : \\\\\ fe cts. per doz.; 40 cts. per 100; $3 \ SNR: l/c Ml] AV per 1000. A Ilid) aN
All Colors Mixed. 10 cts. per doz.; 35 cts. per 100; $2.75 per 1000.
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BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING. 15
BERMUDA EASTER LILIES.
The well-known Lilies so much grown by florists for church decoration at Easter, and other purposes. Pot the bulbs in a good mixture of leaf-mould, loam and sand, with the addition of some well-decayed cow manure. In the bottom of the pots place enough broken crocks to insure good drainage, over which
put a layer of clean sand. Place the Bulbs one inch : below the surface of the soil. (The Lilium Candidum should have only a thin sifting of soil over the top of the Bulb). After potting give a good supply of water, and bury the pots in coal ashes in a frame, or place in a cool dark cellar where neither frost nor light can touch them, watering very sparingly-—just enough to keep them from drying out. When they are in good root action, bring into a room where the tem- perature ranges from about 50 de- grees at night to 65 degrees during the day. When the flower buds form, feed the plants with weak liquid manure several times a week. Give the plants as much sun- light as possible until the buds are nearly de- veloped, after which the flowers may be retarded, if desired, by placing in a shaded position. When fully opened keep the plants ina cool room.
Bermuda Easter Lily. (Lilium Marrisii.)
Fine Bulbs, 5 to 7 inches in circumference; each Bulb producing from 6 to 8 flowers, 10 cts. exch; $1.00 per doz; $5.00 per 100.
Large Bulbs,?7 to 9 inches in circumference, producing from 8 to 12 Howers, 15 ctse each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
Extra Large Bulbs, 9tollinches in circumference, each Bulb bearing 12 to 18 flowers, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $18 per 100.
Monstrous Bulbs, for exhibition purposes, producing magnifi- cent spikes of flowers, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.
Japan Easter Lily. (Lilium Longifiorum.)
Very similar to L. Harrisii, preferred by some to that
OFEOOOCD S929SOOS9IOCOISCD variety on account of its better growth of foliage. It is hardy
with slight protection, and then blooms in June and July. 5 to 7 inch Bulbs produce from 6 to 8 flowers, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per duz.; $4.50 per 100.
7 to 9 inch Bulbs produce from 8 to 12 flowers, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $9.00 per 100.
Bridal, or Annuncia-= : tion Lily. %
(Lilium Candidum.)
Japan Easter Lily,
Accompany every x Annunciation Lily. . and thoroughly hardy; is one of os
S$é the most useful of Lilies for forc-
The white Lily of the garden, g oiiler avhhether at < : collection prices ¥
3 ing. Y Postpaid for 25 cts. ‘ 3 ogreeulannaics- : Fine Large Bulbs, 10 cts. each; : ; & 00666838 @ $O8S690E 95 $6609E64 $1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Sooo: OOOOH OL OY
All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
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HARDY LILIES.
QE mR = Lilies are easily cultivated.
= Sey ONS The ground should be carefully
vi co s dug and abundantly supplied dh with well-rotted manure, plant- ing the bulbs six inches deep, after which they require very little care or attention, except to occasionally stir the soil and
best results the bulbs should be planted in the fall.
Z yy The Golden-Banded =~ JO Lily of Japan. === V5 (Lilium Auratum.)
The most gorgeous of all Lilies ; requires no special treat- ment when planted in the open at this season of the year, and if left undisturbed is perfectly 27) hardy, flowering each summer rn) a in greater profusion. Delicious-
: ¢ ly fragrant.
Large bulbs, 7 to 9 inchesin
circumterence, will produce from 8
to 10 flowers. 15cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
Extra large bulbs, 9 to ll inches in circumference, will pro- duce from 12 to 18 flowers. 20cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Monstrous bulbs, 11 to 13
Yr inches in circumference, producing
\ || GLeaee || Yy Ys I) GN magnificant spikes of flowers. 25cts.
SY Lhd { Yj Y YN | iy each; $2.50 per doz.; $15 €0 per 100. — ae KY j i
Lilium Speciosum
Album.
(Pure White Japan Lance Lily)
Large white flowers of good substance, with a greenish band running through each petal; one of the finest Lilies in culti- vation.
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Extra large; bulbs, 9 to 11 inches in circumference. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Lilium Speciosum Rubrum.
(Dark Red Japan Lance Lily.)
White, thickly studded with dark crimson spots; very fine. The best of the Speciosum class. Large bulbs, 7 to9inchesin circumference. 15 cts. each;
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type, often bearing as many as25 flowers onastem. 15cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
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BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING U7
Amaryllis.
The Amaryllis are among. the grandest bulb- ous plants, some species bearing from two to six immense flowers 6 to 10 inches across, on a spike 3 feet high. They succeed best potted in a mixture of leaf-mould, loam, manure and sand. After they have flowered and growth has stopped, watering should be gradually dis- continued until the tops die down, when'they may be put away in a dry, cool place, keeping the bulbs in the pots, as frequent disturbance of the roots is to be avoided.
Each -Doz Belladonna (Belladonna Lily). An autumn-blooming species, bearing 6 to 12 flowers, white or purplish, sweet- scented, on a scape about 2% feet high $0 20 $2 00
Formosissima (Jacobean Lily).
Large and showy flower of a fine, deep
scarlet, on ascape 2 feet high. May be
forced, grown in pots, or in water like
a hyacinth, or planted in the open
ground in thespring to bloom during
the SUMMER sie ce teers sietioialeys eiciae 20 2 00 Johnsonii. A dull red flower with a
white stripe down each petal; one of
the earliest hybrids and especially ro-
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Wallota-Purpurea (Scarborough Lily). Flowers bright scarlet, 5 or 6 in a head, lasting a long time in perfec- tion. Very useful for pot culture, or may be planted in the open ground for flowering in the summer.............. 20 2 00
Mybrid Seedlings. Fine varieties, mixed, producing the most gorgeous flowers of brilliant colors.............. 60 6 00
Allium Neapolitanum.
Flowers white, with green stamens; borne in loose umbels on a scape about 15 inches high. The plant may be forced, and is very useful for bouquets. It is free from odor of garlic, which
% SAV LINAS AL INA AS is a characteristic of the genus. 2 cts. each, GORGEOUS Has ee cite i 20 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100.
Amaryllis Johnsonit.
Johnsonii, AMARYLLIS \Vallota-Purpurea, POSTPAID FOR 50 CENTS. ») LPR DRA IA LDRENIAISO
Anemone. These Anemones, though not entirely hardy in the ! 19 S66 a th northern states, will succeed perfectly if not planted |Pa wa. tr ety ‘ :
out until spring; or, they may be wintered in a cold ma iy frame, in which case they will bloom in early spring. Bee eas The roots retain their vitality in the dormant state for a year or more if kept in a dry place, making them useful for planting at any season of the year. They will thrive in any good garden soil, though a sandy loam suits best, and are partial to a position in shade a great part of the day. Fulgens (Scarlet Wind-Flower). Flowers of
the richest scarlet, and of a very graceful
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almost the entire year by planting the bulbs 3 = E
in pots and bringing in a few at a time Allium Neapolitanum.
through the winter; and if set in the open
ground in the spring, they will bloom in Each Doz. 100
thiantumn Bete eanriylon ALT. .eerebolis $0 03 $030 $2 50 Arum Dracunculus. Blue Incomparable. Double dark blue 03 30 2 50 (Dragon-Flower.) | Ceres. Double white; very 1d 0 Ce ear ere 04 40 300 The great calla-like flower is a foot long, red- Single Pure White ....................... 03. 380 200 dish brown, with black markings; the leaves are Single Scarlet Mixed........ 02 15 #2100 handsome, palmate, and the stem is curiously EE TH) MIQP CNS HOILIO OL OAD Sey a =) spotted. Potted 1n the houseina rich soil and Double Scarlet Mixed................... 03 yas) ale eiven plenty of moisture, it will thrive. 15 cts. Single, all Colors, Mixed.............. 02 15 75 each; $1 50 per doz. Double ‘ &$ Me Fg es Ue 20 kee00 Arum sanctum (Black Calla). See Calla Lilies
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White Calla (Richardia Athio- pica). (The White Trumpet Lily, or Lily-of-the-Nile.) The common and well-known variety, with pure white spathe. Our bulbs are extra large, California-grown, and sure to flower; dormant tubers. Each, 15 ects.; per doz., $1.50.
Black Calla (Arum sanctum). Hs- teemed as much for its oddity as for its beauty. The flowers are blackish purple with a velvet-like surface, and have an odor somewhat resem- bling that of the tuberose. Succeeds under the most ordinary treatment, and is a very attractive plant. First size bulbs, each, 15 cts.; per doz., $1.5U. Extra selected bulbs, each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50.
Spotted Calla (Richardia albo- maculata). The leaves in this species are spotted with white, thus making an ornamental plant even when out of flower. The spathe is smaller
Bulbocodium Vernum. than in the preceding, and is pur-
2% pretty little hardy plant, ee = = : ' plish in the throat; dormant tubers. ‘sembling the crocus, and, like it, Blac Cuile. Each, 15 cts.; per doz., $1.50. flowering in earliest spring, and requiring the same culture. The flowers are
‘showy, of bright violet, and precede the foliage. which is yellow, with a reddish brown throat. Each, -5 cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. $125; per doz., $12.00.
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The Floral Novelty for 1897. Giant Gladiolus from the Golden State. Something Magnificent! Giants they truly are both in plant and flower. Indescribable Shades and Tints. Flowers twice as large as the older varieties.
Included under this head pop- ularly are several species of ecurious plants, the type of which is the well-known White Calla Lily, any description of which is unnecessary. These are very extensively grown in _ green- houses, and may be had in flower at almost any season. They require a very rich soil—a mix- ture of good loam and cow- manure being suitable, and will live and grow from year to year, if allowed to rest awhile during ‘the summer and are occasionally repotted to supply fresh nourish- ment.
Yellow Calla (Richardia hastata.) Identical in ap- pearance with the common Calla, except the flower,
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BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING. 1
‘A iH y, Calochortus.
Calochortus. (Butterfly Tulip.)
These are among the most handsome of native American bulbous plants, but are not entirely hardy in the northern states. They succeed finely if grown in a cold frame, or if 4 or 5 bulbs are planted in a pot. 5cts. each; 40cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Camassia Esculenta. Violet-blue, in a short raceme, borne on a stout scape. Very pretty when planted in a partly shel- tered situation in any good garden soil, with a top- dressing of manure once a year. 3cts. each; 25 cts. per doz.
Colchicum Autumnale.
The Meadow Saffron, and one of the most beau- tiful of autumn-flowering plants. Flowers of a fine purple color. 45cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. .
~ Chionodoxa.
These flowers, natives of the mountains of Asia Minor, are of comparatively recent introduction. Being hardy, they can be planted outside in bed or border in any good soil, and their pretty blue flow- ers will appear in earliest spring with the Snow- drops, and will last a long time in perfection. Luciliz (Glory-of-the-Snow). Flowers intense blue,
shading to white in the center; 3to6 on a stalk, about : Seabee high. 2cts. each; 20 cts. per dozen; $1.00 per
Gigantea (Giant Glory-of-the-Snow.) A new and superior variety of the preceding, and in comparison what its name would denote, being at least three eels as large. 3cts.each; 25 cis. per dozen; $1.50 per 100.
Sardensis. Bright, rich blue, deeper than C. Lucilie. 2 cts. each; 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100.
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Crinum.
Allied to the Amaryllis and bears lily-like flowers in an umbel on a long stalk. Single bulbs should be planted in good-sized pots in a turfy loam, well- drained, and should be given occasional applica- tions of liquid manure; or, they may be planted out in the spring, and lifted on the approach of frost, brought in, and kept in a cool place till the next spring.
Americanum. Fragrant white flowers 4to 5 inches long, produced 8 to 6 in an umbel, on a tall stalk 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Kirkii. Splendid variety, producing dark pink lily- like flowers in profusion. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.
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Dicentra Spectabilis. (Bleeding=-Heart.)
The pink and yellow drooping racemes of heart- shaped flowers are produced in great abundance, and are exceedingly useful for cutting. They may be forced and had in flower in late winter, though they willnot stand exposure to strong heat. There are no finer plants for the general border, and they will succeed in any good soil. 15cts. each, $1.50 per doz.
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Cyclamen Persicum giganteum.
Cyclamen.
These are very free-flowering, and their grace- ful habit, pretty foliage and the varied colors of the flowers add to theirusefulness. They thrive best in a mixture of loam, leaf- mould and sand, with good drainage, and need plenty of light and air.
Persicum giganteum (Persian Violet). Not hardy, but a fine plant for indoor cul- ture. White, purple or rose, large flowered, separate colors; 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Colors mixed, 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz.
Freesia Refracta alba.
These are among the prettiest of win- \\
ter-flowering bulbs. The flower-stalks are about 9 inches high, and bear 6 or 8 flowers each, which are delightfully fra- grant, and last many days in water after being cut. They may be forced and had from autumn till late spring, if brought in succession into the light and warmth, and will succeed best when planted about 6 bulbs in a 5-inch pot, ir a compost of sandy loam, leaf mould and decayed ma- nure. Water will not be required till growth commences, and a frame where frost is excluded will be warm enough. As soon as growth begins, they may be watered more liberally, brought into the house or cool greenhouse, and placed where they will get as much light as possible. 2 cts. each; 15 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100.
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Eranthis Hyemalis.
(Winter Aconite.)
Flowers bright yellow, in earliest spring, con- tinuing for several weeks. Very suitable for naturalizing in the shade or in wet places, where few other plants will grow. The tubers may be taken up in the summer after the leaves fall, or may be left in the ground for several years. 3 cts. each; 25 cts. per doz.
Erythronium. (Dog’s Tooth Violet.)
The bulbs will succeed if planted in almost any light soil, but a mixture of loam and peat is best. They should be planted in little groups about 3 inches deep.
Dens-Canis. The true Dog’s Tooth Violet, native of Europe. Flowers purplish rose or whitish; leaves blotched with brownish purple and white. 3 cts. each; 20 ects. per doz.; $1.50 per 10:.
Grandifiorum. Flowers borne ina raceme of from
2to 6, yellow cream color, witha darker base. 4 cts. each ; 35 cts. per duz.; $2.50 per 100.
Eucharis Amazonica.
A beautiful bulbous plant from South America, suited to greenhouse cultivation. Flowers white, sweet-scented, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, in 5 to 6 flowered umbels. Should be potted in a eompost of leaf-mould, loam, sand, and well-decayed ma- nure, with good drainage. Give plenty of water and occasionally liquid manure. 15 ects. each; $1.50 per doz.
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BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING.
Gladiolus—The Bride.
Each Perdoz. 100 Colvilli alba (The Bride). The most extensively used for forcing by flor- ists or for house culture. Fine ; spikes of pure white flowers........ $0 02 $020 $1 00 Colvilli. Purple and light yellow. HIME WOM LORCIN Da eepaweae weeleeioa 35 61 50
Fritillaria Imperialis.
(Crown Imperials.)
The Fritillarias are best suited to the flower border, and when planted should not be disturbed for several years. Any good garden soil will suit them, providing it is well drained. A top-dressing of well-rotted manure on the Crown Imperials, just as they start to grow, well be beneficial.
Each Per doz.
Aurora. Bright reds. .eesees eee $0 15 $1 75 Crown upon Crown. Red; whorls
of flowers one above the other.......... 2 00 Gold-Striped. Flowers crimson; foli-
age variegated with yellow. ... ........ 3 50 Sulphureous. Sulphur yellow, slightly
SULIPEACWIEI TEM 150 Yar oierg Lae ais aievers aie eietote' 2 00 Mixed Warieties....................... 10 1 00
Helleborus Niger Major.
(Christmas Rose.)
Flowers waxy white, 2 or 3 inches in diameter, |
produced in early spring.
planting outdoors in any well-manured soil, where it will flourish, but is principally used for forcing, as the flowers may be had in perfection by Christ- Strong clumps, 25 ets. each, $2.50 per doz.
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Ixia.
These are showy bulbous plants from South Africa, the base of the petals usually differing in color from the tip, and the inner from the outer
surface. See illustration on page 20. Each Per doz.
Crateroides. Bright crimson; very CIE CHIV Cx ners Fis we nine ob olreaae $0 03 $0 30 Mixed Warieties......... $1.00 per 100 03 20
Lachenalia.
Pretty greenhouse bulbous plants from the Cape Most of the species flower in
in the fall, several in a pot, in a mixture of light
loam, leaf-mould and sand. Each Per doz.
Kutea. Flowers yellow, an inch long,
erect, Simple raceME.........- cece cece eee $0 20 $2 00. Pendula. Flowers deep purple, red and
SPEIER RS Fs his atlaitng c OA OCS Anna Mrmr cocom an 20 2 00 Tricolor. Bright green, red and yellow,
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Iris.
(Fleur de Lis.)
Nothing finer than Iris can be had for back- grounds, and they will thrive well in shady places. A large proportion of the commoner varieties do not require more than ordinary attention to pro- duce a profusion of flowers annually. The section of Spanish Irises, comprising Anglica, Hispanica, reticulata, etc., succeed best in a rich, sandy soil, fully exposed to the sun. The German varieties should be planted in rich, light soil and their rhizomes, which form on top of the ground, should not be covered. The Japanese Iris (I. Kempferi) will succeed in almost any position, and produce an abundance of gorgeous flowers.
; Each Doz. 100 Anglica (English Iris). Mixed colors..$0 03 $0 30 $1 50 Hispanica (Spanish [ris). Mixedcolors 02 20 75
Germanica (German Iris). Mixed COlOrsi 5.05% gia leretatane 2 eee eIeNe ohare lalole ssi" aelatate aie
Germanica Named Warieties..
Kezempferi (Japanese Iris). The Japan- ese Iris is entirely distinct from other species. The flowers are large (5to7 inches in diameter), and are of the brightest and most pleasing arrange- ments of color, from dark blue to rose, yellow, white, ete. Named varieties...
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RPavonia (Peacock Iris). Pure white, with a bright blue spot in each petal. Not hardy, but fine for pots.......... A
Reticulata. Very early; violet, spot- ted and striped with white, yellow, and black; sweet-scented. May be forced into bloom by Christmas........
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Ornithogalum Arabicum.
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Nerine Sarniensis. (Guernsey Lily.)
Beautiful greenhouse bulbous plant, with scar- let and yellow flowers, which sparkle in the sun as if sprinkled with gold-dust. They succeed best when potted in compost of loam, leaf-mould and sand, with good drainage. When the leaves die, store the plant away in a cool place, and keep the soil dry until signs of growth are again apparent. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per dozen.
Ornithogalum Arabicum. (Star of Bethlehem.)
Milky white, with black center; are produced on tall stalks, and last a long time in perfection, sweet-scented. Not perfectly hardy, but excellent for pot-culture, forcing easily. 5 cts. each; 55 cts. per dozen.
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BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING, 23
Lily=of-the=Valley. Ready in November. 4
No description is needed of this universally ad- EPO) mired plant, whose spikes of lovely sweet-scented, \S eae drooping white bells are everywhere known. No plant is easier of culture, and once established in the garden, it will need no further attention, except to top-dress with manure in the autumn. For quick results in outside planting, the clumps should be secured. For forcing, the single crowns or “pips” should be selected, and they may be had at any sea- son of the year by keeping the roots in cold storage. We offer only the best German pips, grown in the sandy region around Berlin, which seems to be espe- cially suited to the growth and perfect development of this charming plant.
Each Doz. 100 1000
Crowns or Pips, for forcing or pot culture; strong 3-year-old........... . ee EET. 4 Ritaieine Neue $0 30 $150 $12 00
Strong Clumps, for planting outdoors............ $0 35 370 2000 If to be sent by mail add 25 cts. per 100 pips for postage.
Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis.
Lily of the Valley.
The Oxalisis perhapsas popular and as great a fa- vorite for home and win- dow decoration as any other plant. This it well deserves, as no plant is more simple in cultivation or gives such a lasting profusion of blossom in so shorta time after plant- ing. The Bermuda Butter- cup Oxalis is not claimed to be astrictly new plant, but a great improvement over the type to which it belongs (Oxalis cernua) ; and the introducer’s de- scription which we give herewith has been endors- ed by most of the leading florists who have tried it.
«« 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 6 to 8-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 1000 flowers in one season.” 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100.
Oxaiis. Each Doz. 100 : Each Doz. 100 saps: aihite veeeees wtteees De ai ly Le es a Purpurea. Purple..................$0 03 $025 $1 75 owiei. Large crimson.............. 08 rier SQ : Rosea. Rose outsice, paler within.. 03 “ 175 ersiculor: White inside, reddish pie ea Lutea. Yellow: large and fine....... 03 25 1 75 OUTSIGE, 20. weveees syelaleiole(sinie)sialels)stniate Sodc Lutea, fi. pl. Double yellow....... 05 50 350 MixeG.....cccee cece ee eeeee cess eeeeeeeees 03 20 150
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Ranunculus.
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Beautiful Flowers. .
An abundant supply in a large and sur= prising variety may be had at a small cost by purchasing our ‘‘ Window Garden’’ Col- lection. 37 distInct varieties (52 bulbs), by
express, prepaid, for $1.50 G apasaqaeaeaqaeagaga5a5o525e525250575
Double Ranunculus.
The flowers are good size, perfectly double, and as beautifully imbricated as a rose. For outdoor planting, a deep, well-drained soil, composed of loam, leaf-mould and decayed manure, will suit them well. They are also useful for forcing.
Double Persian. Camellia or rose- shaped flowers, quite double. All colors, mixed. Each, 3cts.; per doz., 20 cts.; per 100, $1.00.
Double French. Larger flowers and more vigorous growers: splendid for cut- flowers. All colors, mixed. Each, 8 cts.; per doz., 2U cts.; per 100, $1.00.
Double Turban. These are hardier than the preceding. and may be planted in the autumn. The flowers are large and early, and the plants are vigorous growers. All colors, mixed. Each,3cts.; per doz., 20 cts.; per 100, $1.00.
Scilla.
Should be planted by Octobor, and if possible not disturbed for years Their pretty star-shaped flowers appear with the Crocus and Snowdrop in earliest spring. S. sibirica may be cultivated in pots, but must not be exposed to strong heat.
Each Doz. 100
Sibirica. The slender spikes of rich blue tlowers appear in earliestspring. $0 02 $015 $0 75
Campanulata (Wood Hyacinth). Biue; whitesand TOses )...ecceneae oe = 03 2 61 50
Peruviana (Cuban Lily). Blue, the flowers crowded in a deltoid head, scape 6 to 12 inches high. A very striking plant, but requiring the pro-
tection of a cold-frame................ 10 100 Peruviana alba. Like Peruviana, but with white flowers.............e20: rae SV) AS
Sparaxis Tricolor. (African HMarlequin Flower.)
Flowers orange, with lighter center, borne 3 to 6 onaspike 1 to 2 feet high. 3 cts. each; 20 cts. per doz. ; $1.25 per 100.
For illustration see page 20.
Snowdrops.
Well-known pretty bulbous plants, whose white, bell-shaped flowers are among the earliest of spring blossoms, often appearing in March. They are hardy, and are suitable to plant with Hyacinths, their blossoms appearing before the latter are well out of the ground; or may be set on the edges of beds or along a walk.
Each Doz. 100 Sinete.. Whites. .... Gisen<<\. Senine Joe $0 02 $015 $1 00
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Giant Snowdrops. Luarger than the ordinary Snowdrop, often growing a foot high; flowers white, with a green- ish spot at the base of each segment.. 02 15 100
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“CORAL SPRAYS”
The beautiful new, Pure White ; Meadow=sweet
(Spirzea Astilboides Florabunda.)
(Fas new type of Spirea is handsome and
distinct, and cannot be too highly ap- preciated as a decorative plant for early forcing. It is dwarfer and much more graceful than S. Japonica, and a great im- provement over the common Spirea Astil- boides. The flowers are produced in greatest profusion, on branching spikes terminated by elegant dense plumes of pure white, well displayed above the foliage. It is perfectly hardy, and is certain to become the leading variety for all purposes. Certificated both by the Royal Horticultural and Royal Bo- anical Societies of London. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Spirzea Astilboides,
A popular florists’ variety which is now very extensively grown. 20 cts. each $2.00 per doz.
Spirzea Japonica Grandiflora.
When well-grown its flowers are of a pearly white, double the size of the common Spirea Japonica; close and compact in form, they give the effect of foam piled in pyramidal shape, while the dark green, fern-like leaves make a most pleasant contrast. The plant will be found very useful for table decora- tion, forces admirably, and being perfectly hardy will be found very suitable for bor- ders. There can be no greater evidence of its value than the fact that it always com- mands double the price of the old Spirea Japonica when in bloom. 25 ets. each, $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
Spirzea Japonica. Flowers notas largeas preceding. Strong clumps, 15 ets. each, $1.50 per doz., $7 50 per 100.
Spirea Astilbvides florabunda.
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are then in season.
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For flowering in house,
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SWEET PEAS.
To secure the best result Sweet Pea Seed should be sown in the late fall. Below we offer a selection of the best and newest varieties at much cheaper prices than they will be offered in the spring.
Full cultural directions will be found on each packet.
Adonis. Carmine.
Alba magnifica. Pure white.
Blanche Burpee. Pure white (New), 10 cts. per pkt. Blanche Ferry. Pink and white; dwarf. Blushing Beauty. Pink and lilac.
Boreattan. Maroon. }
Butterfly. White, tinted lilac.
Captain of the Blues. Blue.
Cupid. Dwarf, white. 25 cts. pkt.
Delight. White and pink.
Duchess of Edinburgh. A fine variety, with orange-scarlet standards and
Be
rose wings. Extra Early Blanche Ferry. 10 cts. pkt. Fairy Queen. Whiteand rose. Queen of England. Yellowish white. Indigo King. Purple. Queen of the Isles. Szarlet, mottled white and Invincible Scarlet The best scar- purple. let. Senator. Anelegant variety of most exquisite color- / Katherine Tracy. Pink. 10 cts. oe and striped chocolate on a cream-white pkt. : a : Q see Splendor. Pinkish rose and crimson; a superb variety: ae a ape eget neice Weert white wings of fine form and delicate markings. Mrs. Sankey. Oneof thebest pure whites. The Queen. Deep pink. Princess Beatrice. Rose. Wenus. Buff and pink. Princess of Wales. Blue and white. Waverly. Rich claret and purple.
Prices, except where noted, 5 cts. per pkt.; 10 cts. per 0z.; 30 cts. per 14 ih.
Eckford’s Hybrids. Mixed, 5 cts. per pkt; 8 cts. per 0z.; 25 cts. §POSS SSSSISSSSS SECESISSISE per 14 1b.; 8) crs. per lb. * Sweet Pea Collecti a
Standard Varieties. Mixed, 5 cts, per oz; 15 cts. per 4 Ibs ction. 50 cts. per ib. :
i 1 packet each of every variety : onthispage. Ail kept separate. PANSI ES. Postpaid for $1 oo. SS ESEELS SESS SCSE SS SSSI. (Wiola tricolor; Meartsease.)
All our seed is saved from the best and most noted growers, both in Europe and America, and is unsurpassed. They should be carefully treated and cultivated in order to produce large flowers and good foliage. Seed should be sown early in autumn preferably in aframe. There A
is nothing finer than a bed of these showy and popular flowers. Ei es) aa iy
pkt.
Black (Faust). Very intense................ $0 10 White. With black eye; very effective.... 10 Pure Yellow (The Gem). Fine forborders 10 Striped and Mottled. Very pretty.... 10 Bronze. Rich color, and very effective.... 10 Light Biue. t Beautiful for beds and Black Blue. THASSES hie. ~ slopes cco bie sferwr thors 10 Emperor William. Blue; the finest of
EIFS [OUT OS aloe ch iciaeolen io v'v winsimeie's eames caress 1 Lord Beaconsfield. Violet and white;
hand> ely shaded....... ASAE aleieretece neiicee a0
Pres.a.ent Carnot. Blotched (novelty). 25
Snow Queen. White, pure, no eye; satiny gloss..... as tfaelaqaiejarsteisteleass outs Setstore reais os Ate AY
Gold Margined. | Grand and effective 10
Wiolet for bedSand masses. 10 Odier, or Five-Blotched. Very large flowers, bright rich COlOrs:.......s.e.c0se.s 25 shee Giant Trimardeau. A fine strain of 2 ioe ae os very ler ce tp were se epee le aa 25 Za ugnot’s Superb-Blotched. ery Vir ee MOWETS. 5. ooo. eos ee be ee 5 BAA AAAAAAAAAALAAR AAR RRR he Peacock. Beautifully marked in gorgeous o @ COlOrs ; extra tines. .«. satin eee 25 4 _16 Colors & PrP. & M.’s Unsurpassed Mixture. ® Ph N S Y B 10 S$ S 0 Vi S @ Nhis cannot heexecileds 45.5 aoe aaa 50 ® for $2.00 @
Good Mi oT ie fi in; all sh @ *® a i cen mnis meneame IO > eS Py Low Be RR REY Ry
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All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING. 27
CHOICE STRAINS OF FLORISTS’ FLOWER SEEDS.
For Summer and Fall Sowing and Winter Flowering.
CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA.
We have every confidence in offering our choice strain of Calceolaria hybrida grandiflora, as it is saved from the choicest of collections which in past seasons have been awarded first prizes. The flowers, which are beautiful in form and of large size, are tigered, spotted and self- eolored. Any one wishing to secure a first-class strain for competition can depend on this.
Hybrida grandiflora, 50 cts. per pkt.
je= For other varieties and prices see page 28.
CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA.
Our strain of this grand florists’ flower will be found faultless, both in habit of plant and form of flower, the colors of which are most brilliant and in great variety;
Cinerarta Hybrida Grandifiora. the seed we offer was saved from our fine collection of named and choice seedling flowers, some of which were
on exhibition at our nurseries during the past spring and called forth the admiration of all who saw them.
Grandiflora, Grand Prize, 50 cts. per pkt.
Z#= For other varieties and prices see page 28.
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM.
The choice strain we offer of this grand plant is saved ex- pressly for us from select speci- mens, the blooms of which often measure two inches and over in length, and are produced in great abundance. The broad petals are borne on short flower stalks well above the foliage, which is beautifully mottled.
Seed in separate colors or mixed, 50 cts. per pkt.
ee Hybrida £2 ¥or varieties and pricessee PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA.
Grandifiora. page 28. For some time past we have given great attention to selecting the best strains of this PANSY. popular plant, and after repeated test with
We certainly do not over-estimate our stock of Pansy the choicest European strains, have what seed when we say that it is impossible to procure a We believe to be the most superb in cultiva-
more select strain, as it combines all the good qualities tion. We have made arrangements to have that go to make up perfection. seed grown by the most skillful and careful
growers expressly for us. Our Unsurpassed strain, 50 cts. per pKt. [Mixed or in separate colors, 50 cts. per pkt. |
gs For other varieties and prices see page 26. Je For other varieties and prices seepage2s. ONE PACKET EACH OF THE ABOVE FIVE VARIETIES FOR $2.00. All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
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Seeds of Showy Flowers for Conservatory,
PITCHER & MANDA, SHORT HILIS, N. J.
Home and Garden.
SUITABLE FOR FALL AND WINTER SOWING.
ALYSSUM saxatile compactum. Hardy perennial, blooming in early spring; flowers yellow, making very showy borders or beds.....
Maritimum (Sweet Alyssum)...............6+.
BELLIS peren- nis (Buglish Daisy) A hardy perennial, best planted in au- tumn. Flowers full, double, white, pink and red.
Fine Mixed
Unsurpassed Fine Mixed....
CALCEOLARIA hybrida gran- diflora. Pretty greenhouse plants, with curious slipper shaped flowers of bright colors. Seed best sown in Sep- tember for winter
= blooming.
ellis perennis. Self. colored Va- BERGE rieties Mixed, Extra) CHOTEE SEAN Roce Seuss ccna dec scle : Tigered and Mottled Warieties, extra CHOI COE aisle! Sinks Ie As a eee a ee cie eles easisce
CAMPANULA calycanthema (Canter- bury-Bells). Hardy biennial, with handsome, bell-shaped flowers of white, purple and rose color. Best plantedinautumn. Mixed colors..
CENTAUREA candidissima. Half-hardy greenhouse perennial, with silvery foliage......
Clementei. Similar to preceding, but with foliage delicately fringed and cut,................ GWA CGAP Ae. ooo oe occas cies saleieeyeies voces sceeees Cyanus (Corn-Flower). Hardy annual, bright blue flowers; excellent for cutting.... .., CHRYSANTHEMUM multicaule (Paris Daisy). Hardy annual Chrysanthemum; flowers POM O Wome ti doicatar oe eremirortalesctaitis SAE afe 0.008 ib eee se Inodorum fiore pleno. Double white.... CINERARIA hybrida. Half hardy annual, whieh for winter flowering should be sown the preceding summer. Much raised by florists. Wery Best Quality Mixed; decorative LOVE WIIG CWS ee Ses oles lace eerolow ss cleleernies Eeime WEE. ak is a es Re esas oases COBA-A scandens. Oneof the finest green- house or conservatory climbers, and producing a large number of purple, bell-shaped flowers... Alba. Thesame, but with white flowers........ COLLINSIA bicolor. Hardy annual, bear- SP PUL ple AiG WHIP TEOWETS «olf 2. sec mere + ois clams oe Werna. Hardy annual, with white and blue MOWETS Ee ricinciastsisie meee st SIE eae 5 Feltals Oa A 5 Bes CYCLAMEN Persicum giganteum al-
bum. Grand free-blooming plants, much grown by florists. Extra choice English strain.
DV AUG OE. stotchsia cst lovovs jain stekeus btoueie Gtedeieters ane iatdi ois ia ja Pia ge vigiatene ATRORUBRUM. Dark red................0.5. Roseum. Al|lmost as dainty as an Orchid...... WE xed ' COlOTrs. a aiiecces dee cdalleta be cheb ene
DIANTHUS barbatus (Sweet William). A hardy perennial. with bright colored flowers in‘terminal clusterssisie: see. bk ee duata wtp, ake ete ie é
GLOXINIA. These are among the most beauti- ful of greenhouse flowering plants, and bloom freely the first year from seed. Best varieties mixed. “Extra CHOICE SCrAINi i. <cccws os esse 0c enlees
Pkt.
50
MIGNONETTE (Reseda). Nothing is prettier in the sitting-room in winter than a box of Mign- onette in blossom. It will growin a few weeks from seed, and will produce its sweet-scented
flowers in great
abundance. Large Flower- pb i Pee Raden cocoa ct
Golden Queen. Dense pyramidal growth; spikes of a bright golden yell’w
Machet. French. Dwarf, with spikes, sweet dark red flow-
MYOSOTIS Al- pestris (Forget- Me-Not). A dwarf variety of the well- known hardy peren- nial, with pretty
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PHLOX Drum- mondii. These well-known summer bedding annuals are also much used as pot plants in the house, or for cut flowers in winter.
Grandifiora’splendens. Mixed colors.... Separate COIOLs.............. ccc eee each PRIMULA. The Primulas are among the finest of flowering pot- plants. Sinensis fimbriata (Chinese Fringed Prim- rose). Bright colors. Choicest Mixed Warieties............ ALIAS WIDICOS OSA eck c Aomtet haere cle en eten eee nee Rubra. Coccinea. Coerulea. Globosa rubra. cc alba. Kermesina splendens................. Japonica. Mixed colors..................... a ni grandifiora. A great improve- TAOIDG «Shee ss) de ccnisictc tools onctoaeiieess oO Oe nee Wulgaris (English Primrose). Poet's? Primrose of -Bneland... 2.5... scccee ene eee SMILAX (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides). well-known tender climber..............c.cceecee
op g STOCKS. If theseed EH QV, is suwn in the fall Ar, 2 NZ z - PAICD. sar and wintered in a SO S reso cold frame ehey will AS ZAONS come into bloom > Wee Sp early the following Sy xt ZA CEES spring. Css 5 Double T ry ae : ue weeks. Late AS “Os Flowering Dwarf. ony: White.Scarlet, Blue, , O58 cs Sulphur Yellow, Pe IMSS each separate......
OA = SS Mixed colors... Ma =
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SAAN S\\ Gs | White, yellow, or
Za\y MS. See crimson........ each
RSS Brompton, or
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Stocks ed) Oars each
VWINCA alba. Greenhouse shrub, very free
MOWEr MS WHILE CIs. Te ee oe SEES ee
Rosea. Flowers rose-colored, white center....
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SEEDS SEE OUR SPRING CATALOGUE. Seeds offered by the packet or ounce are sent by mail, prepaid, at prices quoted.
blue flowers in abun-
Pkt.
10
10
10
10 10
15 10
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All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and dozen prices.
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SHORT HILLS LAWN GRASS.
How to [lake New or Improve Old Garden Lawns, Lawn Tennis and Croquet Grounds and Bowling Greens.
LAWN GRASS SEED.
When making anew lawn or re- novating an old one by sowing seed, the most important features to be considered are the texture of the soil, and location and sur- rounding influences. These should be studied before buying or sow- ing the seed,as grass varies, and its adaptability to different cir- cumstances is as diverse as that of any other class of vegetation. This explains toa certain extent, we believe, the secret of so many failures in obtaining successful results from seedin making lawns, and convinces us of the useless- ness of offering any one mixture as being suitable for all localities. To obviate this,we have concluded to offer three grades or mixtures. which cover the varied require- ments.
It is necessary to sow the seed very thickly to get the most pleas- ing result, sowing not less than four bushels to the acre, or one quart to a piece of ground 20 by 25 feet. In early spring or fall dig the ground well, rake and level it: and after the seed is sown, which should be done on a calm dry day, rake the seed in and roli well; or, in the absence of a roller, pack the ground down well with the back of aspade or shovel. :
Our seed, which will be found very clean and free from weed seeds is put up in pretty cartons containing one pint, one quart and two quarts. It weighs about 20 pounds to the bushe]. Add 10cents per quart for postage, if to besent by mail.
No.1. Suitable for exposed,dry. sandy soil, and most suitable for the southern states. Per pt., 15 cts.; per qt., 20 cts.; per per two qts., 35 cts.; per pk., $1 25; per bush., $4.50.
No.2. Suitable for medium, shady or average soil. Per pt., 15 cts.; per qt., 20 cts.; per two gts., 35 cts.; per pk., $1.25; per bush., $4.50.
No. 3. Suitable for wot or shady and clayey soil. Per pt., 15 cts.; per qt., 20 cts.; per two qts., 35 cts.; per pk $1.25; per bush., $4.50.
When ordering, customers would do well to explain the situation in which they intend to sow, and describe any peculiar influences bearing upon ic, that we may, if necessary, make up a special mixture suitable for their
requirements. : SEEDS FOR PASTURE AND HAY.
Permanent or Temporary.
The growing demand for this kind of crop proves that the sowing of mixed pasture seed is no longer an experi- ment, and those who have given it a fair trial cannot speak too highly inits favor. Autumn and spring are equally desirable seasons for sowing grass seed for pasture, either permanent or temporary, and persons contemplating laying down ground to hay for pasture should write us for particulars concerning the advisability of sowing our mixture in preference to Timothy, the article most frequently used by farmers in this section. Our pasture-grass mixtures are superior to Timothy in many respects, producing a larger crop of nutritious grass; besides, they are permanent and not liable to be winter-killed.
Permanent and Temporary Pasture-Grass Mixture.
Our mixture for the above purpose, recommended in ordinary cases for medium soil, to produce grass and clover, should be sown fifty pounds to the acre. Per bushel, $2 25, or three bushels, sufficicnt to plant cne acre, $6.50.
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: mium and delivered to the express office at Short Hills, amounting to $5.00 and over. from where the package will travel at purchaser’s expense.
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PALMS, FERNS AND OTHER FOLIAGE PLANTS.
jes plants are beautiful only when in blossom, which is a small part of the year, but there are
plants which are alike attractive, decorative and beautiful in winter as well as summer. Such are the Palms, the Ferns, and the many foliage plants of all kinds.
Palms are among the noblest and most decorative of plants. While in our glass houses we cannot
approach the grandeur and magnificence of sue CAaUS growing in the open air in the tropics, still
we can show many fine specimens from 10 to n alice 15 feet in height, and many species early take a on their stately form, and are as beautiful when a foot high as when twenty times that height. The small specimens can be used for any purpose—for the parlor, for the hall, for table decoration, ete.—while the larger ones are the grandest and most showy plants that can be had for decorating churches, ballrooms, ete.
As beautiful and almost as easy of treat- ment are the Tree Ferns, with their branching, finely divided fronds, giving them an individu- ality equal to that of the Palms. Then there are the smaller Ferns, beautiful in color, tex- ture and outline, and useful for all decorative purposes.
Other plants, among the hundreds cultiva- ted in our houses for the beauty of their foliage, are the following:
Cycads, with spreading, coriaceous, pinnately
divided fronds; grand for decorative purposes.
Araucarias. Beautifully symmetrical evergreen conifers from New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific.
Draczenas, in great variety, with broad green leaves, marked or banded with white or red.
Bromeliads (called Lobster Orchids), with thick, hard leaves with spiny edges; air-plants which, like Orchids, grow on the trees in their native homes.
- Pandanus, or Screw Pines, with leaves arranged in spiral form.
Nepenthes, or Pitcher Plants, whose leaves form pitcher-like appen- dages, which hold water and trap insects. ;
We arealways glad to give estimates for fill- # © ing greenhouses and conservatories, and 3 solicit correspondence from all who con- template building new greenhouses, or making additions to their collec-
| tions.
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For descriptions, varieties and prices, see our General Illustrated Catalogue.
BULBS, SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING. 31
HARDY ROSES.
Although everywhere accorded high rank, the Rose is emphatically a flower of the people, loved by all and refusing to grow in no garden where it can have the sunlight and a rich deep soil. Wenote with regret the advantage taken of its hold upon the people to multiply unworthy and indistinct varieties. The varieties named below, though few in number, are all of the very best quality, hardy, free-growing and free-blooming. : ;
All pot-grown and tender Roses should be planted in the spring or summer, when all danger of spring frosts are over. The hardy varieties, if dormant, can be planted either in the fall or spring as preferred; if planted in ne spring, the earlier it is done the better it is for the plant. They requirea rich soil, which should be well firmed wit the feet, taking care not to hurt the roots. All Roses should be moderately pruned when planted in_ order to Obtain the best results, some varieties requiring more, others less. March is the best time for this. During esd winter months it is best to give all varieties a slight protection, especially Bengal, Noisette, Tea, and most o the Bourbon classes.
Alfred Colomb. Carmine-crimson. Magna Charta. Rosy red. onlbe Anna de Diesbach. Carmine. Margaret Dickson. New. White,”pale flesh cen- Baron de Bonstettin. Velvety maroon, shaded ter. : ; : deep crimson. y Marshall P. Wilder. Bright crimson. Baroness Rothschild. Light pink, oftendeepen- | Mme. Gabriel Luizet. Beautiful pink. ing to rose. Mrs. John Laing. Delicate pink. Coquette des Alpes. Pure white. Paul Neyron. veep rose. : Coquette des Blanches. Snow white. Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep velvety crim- General Jacqueminot. Brilliant crimson. _ __son. : : General Washington. Bright red, shaded crim- | Silver Queen. Silvery blush, shading to delicate son. rose. John Hopper. Light rose. Ulrich Brunner. Cherry red.
Strong two year old dormant plants, 50 cts.each; $4.00 per doz.
CLIMBING ROSES.
Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, almost white. Multiflora. White. _ Crimson Rambler. Crimson. Queen of the Prairies. Rosy red. Dawson. Deep pink. Strong two year old dormant plants, 50c. each, $4 per doz.
ORCHIDS »» CYPRIPEDIUIIS.
This class of plants, the grandest in the whole vegetable kingdom, is one of our specialties. The stock of Orchids of all sorts is the finest sale collection in America, while the Cypripedium collection, numbering more than 400 varie- ties, ranks as the finest in the entire world. We import, through our own collectors and correspondents in all parts of the world, thousands of plants of the better varieties, most of which become established in our spacious glass houses before being sent out. We also raise a great number of hybrid seedlings in ourown nurseries, having now nearly 1000 such seedlings of Cypripediums alone which have never blossomed. All the rare varieties and sports, as well ee lies: raised in any of the horticultural establishments of Kurope, are secured as soon as they arein the market.
Orchids stand preéminent to-day as the fashionable flower, especially for table decoration at dinner parties, veddings, etc., and, in fact, for any purpose where flowers are required differing from the lovely but vell-known Roses and Carnations. There are certainly no finer flowers in any class than the Cattleyas ind Leelias, Dendrobiums, Odontoglossums and curious Lady’s-slippers.
Orchids are easy of culture, if a few cardinal directions ire taken into account and followed. Most varieties, in- -luding many of the very best, will thrive inany ordinary yreenhouse or conservatory where the temperature is cept at from 50 to 60 degrees throughout the year, and nay be cultivated with Palms, Ferns, etc. As a guide to chose just taking up the fascinating pursuit of Orchid sulture, we have prepared a little pamphlet, * Orchids for Beginners,” which is sent on application. In this will be ‘ound described. with simple cultural directions, the est Species for the beginner, ail of which may be had at noderate prices.
_ We make up collections, including only fine plants, at rom $1.00 to $5.00 per plant; or, if customers desire, we i vill use our best judgment and experience of long years, Z 0 give them the best varieties for any conditions, or to oloom in certain seasons.
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omind Novelties...
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In our spring catalogue for this year, under this heading, we made mention of these very promis- ing Novelties for introduction in 1897. They are
The New White Blackberry « Iceberg,’’ The New Silver Variegated Roman [lyrtle, Giant Gladiolus, «‘ Ingleside Hybrids.”’
Full descriptions will be found in our next catalogue, ready January 1st, 1897. Do not fail to secure a copy.
Hardy Herbaceous Plants.
R* THIS TERM is meant such plants as may be set in open ground, which will thrive without protection in the winter, and whose foliage dies down to or near the ground each autumn. We have devoted much attention to this class of plants for several years, and now have a collection which comprises all the old garden favorites and our best native varieties, as well as many importations from Europe, north Asia, Japan, Australia, etc. No plants are more useful and none more ornamental. They are border plants par excellence, for, with proper arrangements of sorts, the border will be rich with bright colored flowers from the time the snow leaves in March until it comes again in November. They are also useful for beds, planting in rockeries, in low marshy places, by margins of lakes, etc., and throughout the summer flowers may be cut from them in great profusion They require little care —a fairly good soil to start with, occasional enrichings, a little cultivation, perhaps, in spring, to eradi- cate perennial weeds, and the cutting down of the old, dead tops is all that is needed. Among the grand flowers that have been cultivated and improved for ages, which we offer in this department, are the following:
Pzonia, varying in color from the most brilliant crimson through all shades of rose and pink to white, many being delicately sweet scented.
Iris, with flowers of varied colors—blues, reds, whites, yellows—rivaling in their delicate shadings and quaint combinations, as well as their odd shapes, the Orchid blossoms of the tropics.
Clematis, the best of climbers, with gorgeous flowers of scarlet, royal purple, white and all shades of salmon, mauve, etc., many being striped and barred.
Delphinium (Larkspur), with its spikes of blue and white; Aquilegia (Columbine), many new sorts, as well as the old garden favorites; Campanula (Bellflower), blue and white, both double and single; Pyrethrum, Daisy-like flowers of a hundred different styles and shades and colors; Phlox, old garden favorites, with improvements in freedom of flowering, habit of growth, etc.; Primula (Primrose), Poppy, Violet, etc., ete.
position, or to give estimates of the cost of planting grounds of any size.
We are prepared at all times to make lists of plants suitable for any aK be Correspondence with those laying out extensive places is solicited. ¥ 4
For descriptions, varieties and prices, see our
General Illustrated Catalogue.
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All Bulbs offered in this catalogue are delivered free of extra charge at single and double prices,
REQUISITES FOR THE GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE,
COLUMBIA FLOWER TUBS.
These tubs are made of the best pine lumber, which will keep for years without rotting. They are made of 12 staves in tapered shape, held together by two heavy steel wires, which are connected by substantial iron handles, and areso arranged that the wires can be tightened or loosened by turning a nut on the handle.
12 in. diameter, by 11 in. high...,each, $1 00 ae oe : (3) 14 ee Ai te 1 50
15 :
16¢* es Te ee earaee ite 2 00 21 te be sé 184% 66 ee ae 2 50 24 at e 46 20% tt gen ee 3 00
FLOWER POTS, Standard Make.
_In the shipment of Flower Pots the purchaser pays the carriage and assumes all risk. No allowance will be made for breakage, although we pack with the greats possible care.
Height and width
inside. Hach Doz. 100 1000 AMINE Mae ercrie osael sore cae $0 12 075 $6 50 Sea are ic arene sonic eaie 15 90 800 3 ME sie cre eis ae ee reieleveis >| ee G73 Yee LO 00) 4 ees screenees oiniale 35 200 15 00 DEI Sic ates, Sa tisrevelete eave are 45 275 2200 6 Se ORCHARD SCN oeaage 75 425 38 00
i Jo SS GRGSB HOBO O ORC $0 15 125 650
8 Silscipetecrcceaome eee 20 ele 50 900
10 rena Ae oaisloe ciieie oe e 2 35 300 1800
12 DEER NS or wos g esc 40 400 2700 FERTILIZERS. Per5lbs. 100lbs. irr Dressing cscaniesaeciuacevccuassetsae QO 20 $3 75 FRONIOYMGEAI jp ociecsocec ee ieisieiecous ASuanhioer 25 3 25 Sheep Manure—Pulverized............... 25 3 50 ss ae Compressedas cece secnes 25 3 00
DOGHERTYW’S CHEMICAL MANURE
For Chrysanthemums. Specially prepared for the culture of Chrysanthemums intended for exhibition. Full directions for use with each package.
_ Per lb., 50 cents. 1to31b. packages.
ERMISCH’S CATERPILLAR LIME.
This valuable insecticide has been approved and adopted by the Prussian Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Domains, and numerous other foreign Government Boards, Forestry Departments and Hor- ticulturists, as well as Authorities on Tree Culture in all parts of the United States.
A single trial will convince the most sceptical of the superior merits of the article as an insecticide of the highest order.
As a remedy against such pests as borers in peach, pear, cherry, apple, quince and other fruit and shade trees, fruit bark beetles, apple weevil or curculio on various fruit trees, also canker worms, codling moth, - winter moth, gypsy moths, tussock moths, sawflies, bag worms, tent caterpillars, blood louse, tree louse, red spider, ants, aphis, scales, beetles of various kinds, pear psy|la and numerous other insect pests it stands unrivalled. , ;
Also to prevent barking of Trees by horses, cattle, deer, rabbits, mice, etc.
$1 per 5 lb. tin; $1.75 per 10 lb. tin; $38.75 per 25 lb. keg; $6.75 per 50 lb. keg.
INSECTICIDES.
Kill M-Right (non-poisonous). 2-lb. can, 50e.; 5-lb. can, $1.25; 10-lb. can, $2.25; 20-Ib. can, $4.
Little’s Antipest. One of the best insecticides for use in the greenhouse. Pt., 5Uc.; qt., $1; gal., $3.
Slug Shot. 5 l|bs., 85e.
Hammond's Grape Dust, for mildew. 5 Ibs., 40c.
Whale Oil Soap. Lh., 20e.
Tobacco Stems. $2 per 100 Ibs.
Tobacco Dust, very finely sifted. Lb., 10e.
HYACINTH GLASSES.
Pall—-Assorted COlYS.g 5.0. siwes's oncecscces Ook doz., $1 50 Low—(Tye’s patent) assorted colors......... ce 1 50 KNIVES.
Budding (Saynor’s make)..... .... each, $1 25 to $2 00 Pruning ss Se Wa ane ae 125 to 2 00
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POTTING SOIL.
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HORTICULTURAL BOOKS.
The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening. By G. Nicholson and others. 4vols.,imp.svo, including the supplement of new species and varieties. Cloth, gilt edges, $20.
Henderson’s New Handbook of Plants and Gen- eral Horticulture. 1 vol.,imp. 8vo, cloth, $4.
Orchid Culture. By W. Watson. Description of all kinds in general cultivation. 554 pages. Handsome- ly bound in cloth and gold, $7.
Parson’s on the Rose. By Samuel B. Parsons. 12mo, cloth, $1.
The Rose. By H.B. Ellwanger. 12mo, cloth, $1.25.
The Prupagation of Plants. By Andrew S. Fuller. 12mo, cloth, $1.50.
Practical Azalea Culture. By Robert J. Halliday. 12mo, cloth, $2.
Bulbs. By C.H. Allen. $2.
Chrysanthemum Culture for America. By James Morton. 12mo, cloth, $1: paper, 60c.
The Orchid Growers’ Manual. By Benjamin Samuel Williams. New edition, enlarged and re- vised. 8vo, cloth. $8.50.
Gardening for Pleasure. 12mo, clorh, $2.
Gardening for Profit.
By Peter Henderson.
By Peter Henderson. 12mo,
cloth, $2.. ! How the Farm Pays. William Crozier and Peter Henderson. 8vo, cloth, $2.50.
By Andrew S. Fuller. 12mo,
By Professor L. H. Bailey.
Practical Forestry. cloth, $1.50. ~
The Nursery Book. 12mo, cloth, $1.
The Horticulturists’ Rule-Book. H. Bailey. 12mo, cloth, $1.
By Professor L.
(= Any of the above books will be sent by mail or express, prepaid, on receipt of the stated price. Any other Horticultural or Farm Books can be supplied at the publisher’s price.
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Mag atds of Honor...
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PITCHER & MANDA,
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Plants, Seeds and Bulbs.
The superiority of the goods offered in this and other catalogues, comprising the many depart- ments of The United States Nurseries, can be no better shown than by our enumerating the many trophies won at competitive exhibitions in this country and Europe, where our entries were judged side by side, with those of the leading horticulturists. ae
At the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, our exhibits received
25 GOLD MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS,
being the HIGHEST AWARDS in each of the several Departments in which we entered for
competition, as shown by the following list:
Collection of Orchids. Display of Floral Photographs. Collection of Hardy Perennials, Ze Collection of Cycads. Display of Bulbs. Collection of Iris.
Display of Seeds. Collection of Pyrethrums. Collection of Flowering Collection of Rhododendrons. ~ Annuals. Collection of Roses. } Display of Lilies. Datura cornucopia (Horn of
Collection of Palms. Plenty).
Collection of Tree Ferns. Dioon Spinulosum.
Collection of Araucarias. Macrozamia Mackenzii.
Collection of Ferns, Encephalartos Caffra.
Collection of Ornamental Foliage Kentia Forsteriana. Plants. - tas Canna, Madame Crozy.
Collection of Bay Trees. F Canna, F. L. Harris.
OTHER HONORS RECEIVED.
European Awards.
10 Medals and cups awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society of London. 5 Medals awarded by the National Chrysanthemum Society of England. 11 Medals awarded by the Botanical Society of Ghent, Belgium. 2 Medals awarded by the Botanical Society of Berlin, Germany. 4 Medals awarded at the Chrysanthemum Show in Vienna, Austria. 1 Medal awarded at the Chrysanthemum Show in Paris, France. 1 Decoration awarded at the Chrysanthemum Show in Diisseldorf, Germany. 72 Diplomas, First-Class Certificates, etc., awarded by the principal Horticultural Societies of Europe.
American Awards.
Ten Medals, three Cups, and Jeweled Decoration awarded by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Society of American Florists, New York Florists’ Club, and at other competing exhibitions in the United States; in addition to which, during the past five years, we have received from Flower Shows nearly
FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH.