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16 Choice Plants and Bulbs, | | ill A Great Floral Magazine, | : C
By a special arrangement with the publisher of How to Grow Flowers, we are enabled to make a wonderful combination offer to our customers who may | wish to subscribe for this great magazine. For only 5O cents we will send the ele- iii gant collection of plants, seeds and bulbs, described below, and How to Grow | Flowers one year. This collection comprises sixteen choice flowers, and is as i\| follows:
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ONE CHRYSANTHEMUM, EDWARD HATCH.—A grand variety. ers. Color soft lemon, suffused with pink.
ONE CARNATION, JUBILEE.—The grand- est red variety in existence. scarlet. Flowers of the largest size.
ONE OTAHEITE ORANGE —A novelty of sterling merit. Foliage and blooms are beau-
ONE UMBRELLA PLANT.—(Cygerus Alternafolius., TWO BULBS NEW AND SCARCE GLADIOLI. TWO BULBS DOUBLE DWARF TUBEROSE. ONE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIA.
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ONE APIOS TUBEROSA. ONE PACKET CHOICE NASTURTIUM SEED. ONE PACKET CHOICE PHLOX DRUMMONDII SEED. ONE PACKET CHOICE MIXED PANSY SEED. ONE PACKET CHOICE CHINA ASTER SEED
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Is an e‘egantly illustrated, high-grade twenty-page monthly, devoted exclusively to flower culture. It tells the way to success in growing plants—what to do, how'to do it, and when to do it. Plain and prac- tical articles are contributed by the best writers. Absolutely indis- pensable to every person who would be successful with flowers. Departments devoted to answers to questions and Hints for the Month are especially valuable. All illustrations are made from pho- tographs, thus being always true tonature. In every way this journal is a complete guide to the culture of flowers It is printed inclear type, easily read, and on the best of paper, and in convenient form. here are few persons but that love flowers. Many donot grow them, however, because of their inability to do so successfully. In nearly every case this is. due to lack of experience. How To Grow FLOWERS is published to supply the wants of this class. It covers the ground fully, and is needed by every grower and lover of floral treas- ures. We cordially recommend this journal to all our customers.
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This collection of plants is selected so as to give a great variety of flowers, and at the
same time give continuous bloom all the year.
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ordering. Any eight plants in this collection for 50 cents. . Any four for 25 cents.
New Pure White Chrysanthemum, Invincible.—A grand exhibition variety. This is an elegant grower, heavy, stocky stems, clothed throughout in fine foliage, Height four feet. The flower is of immense size, crowded with petals which are waxy, and of great substance, incurving forin that is exquisite. A most imposing bloom. Color a peariy-white, suffused and tinted with aeheaes rose-lilac. Nothing like it incolor, A grand addition to any collection. It is also a prize winner.
New Pure White Hybrid Tea Rose, Jean de Arc.—This beautiful Rose has not only a royal name, but is a royal Rose as well. We have white Roses that have elegant buds, but when full blown are not all that is desired. Then again, we have white Roses that are elegant when full blown, but have poor
buds. This Rose combines both these good qualities. It is a continuous bloomer, proguciE ss successive crops of buds and flow- ers in great profusion, The buds are very beautifully formed, with large petals, of the best substance, show no center when fully open. Color pure snowy-white, and when you adda rich per- fume, coupled with a vigorous growth, what more could you ask? An easy winner over all competitors in its color, and we predict
that more of it will be planted than all other whites combined. .
Swainsonia Rosea. — The
retliest plant of any in our col- ection. This is the prettiest all round plant for house culture that we know of. It is of such easy culture that everybody suc- ceeds with it. It is a rapid grower, and in a short time makes a handsome, compact bush, as it naturally growsintoa shapely plant. The foliage is deep green and small. It bears its panicles six inches long, deep rose or red pea-shaped flowersin the greatest profusion, and of the 4 sweetest fragrance. Indeed, it is as sweet in perfume as Sweet Peas. We have been cultivating it for the past two years, and it is seldom out of flower ei:her Winter or Summer. Be sure and try it, as it will certainly please you.
New Golden-Yellow Rose, Star of Gold.—This splendid Rose is admittedly one of the brightest colored and most brit- liant Roses we have, and is hizh- ly recommended for bedding and general planting, as well as for growing in pots and conserva- tory. The color is a rich, deep, golden - yellow, exceedingly bright and striking, and both buds and flower are large and elegantly formed, fully Soatim and borne on nice, long stems, which renders it especially at- tractive, as well as nice for cutting. It is a vigorous and healthy grower and a quick and constant bloomer, quite fragrant, a really excellent Rose in every way, and never fails to please. If you want a good, deep yellow Rose that is a good bloomer, plant Star of Gold,
‘ Otaheite Orange, New Dwarf Orange.—This is one of the prettiest plants we grow. Every one is delighted with it. It hlooms and fruits when quite small. We have seen plants in bloom and fruit when but six inches in height. Don’t fail to try it, asit delights everybody.
Grand Yellow Chrysanthemum, Golden Harvest.—The grandest yellow ever offered. This fine variety swept every- thing before it at the New York and Philadelphia shows, In colorit is a deep, bright golden, of Suining texture, is very large in size, the petals a:e both long and broad, and channeled length- wise. A perfect Japanese incurved of most beautiful form, very free in growth. A first-class exhibition variety.
New White Carnation, White Wings.—This beautiful Car- nation is remarkable for its extremely vigorous growth, very large flowers, perfect shape, purest white. Indeed, for size and freedom of bloom, purity of color, which is immaculate, sweet- ness of perfume that is delicious, vigorous growth, this variety has no equal. The best white by far out of a dozen varieties we have of that color.
The Greatest of all Hibiscus, Sinensis Giganteus.—A plant for house culture during Winter or Summer, or for plung- ing outside during Summer. It blooms at all times of the year. The plants make a hard-wooded shrub, like an Oleander, branch- ing freely and flowering profusely, commencing to bloom when not more than a foot high, Asa specimen plant for large pots or tubs it has an equal only inthe Brugmansia. Its flowers are of enormous size, often eight to ten inches across, opening flat, and of such a vivid crimson-scarlet color that they can be seen fora long distance like a flaming torch.
New Geranium, Mrs. FE. G. Hill.—No one who has not seen this lovely Geranium-as it is grown in the beds and borders of Northern parks can imagine the beauty thatlies in a flower of that color. Of a deep, soft salmon, rather than pink, but fresh and bright, the blossoms are perfect in form, and bards well and clear above the foliage. The long beds of it seen in the Chicago parks, with their edgings of *tsolden Bedder” Coleus, formed the most beautiful Geranium planting we have ever seen, and the combination is delightful. It stands the sun perfectly, and is, in our opinion, the finest double variety of any color for massing, when a delicate and artistic effect is desired.
The New Hydrangea, Mon- strosa.— This is by far .the best of all Hydrangeas, the flower being almost double in size of the older varieties, and its free blooming quality is unequaled by any plant we
a deep, rich pink, gradually changing to almost a snow- white. Blooms. haye_ been measured fifteen inches, in length by ten inches through. It is indeed an enormous and beautiful flower.
New Heliotrope, Sapphire. —For a neat, dwarf habit, pro- fusion of bloom and richness of odor, this Heliotrope has’ no equal, and its vivid color of ‘royal
center gives us something’ en- tirely new in color, either for Summer decoration or Winter wee flowering.
New Jasmine, Maid of Orleans.—Easily grown, even small plants bearing a profusion of Bee hleteee anemic flowers,
plant of this lovely variety will, when in bloom, scentup a whole yard or house. It is by far the most delicious in bloom and fra- grance of all Jasmines, or indeed, for that matter,we know of no flower that emits such a delight- fulfragrance. Itis sweeter than a Tuberose, and thatis saying. a good deal forit. Will thrive out of doors and bloom through the season. magnificent plant, and will become one of the most valuable and popular pot
lants when it becomes better
nown. It can be stored ‘in a dry. cellar in Winter, It will please you. Try a plant.
New Deep Red Carnation, Jubilee.—This is the finest Car- nation that has been produced in years. It blooms both Winter and Summer. It is the best of all Carnations.
Shrubby Verbena.—This is a charming plant that is con- stantly in ipnan The colors range from pure white to briiliant red. It will be sure to please you. By many called Lantana.
New Pink Chrysanthemum, Glory of the Pacific.—A very large, incurve v L ! form, a beautiful, cleat, soft peach-pink within when in perfec- tion, and silvery-pink without; flowers of largest size, full to the center; outer petals reflexed to stem, with incurved tips, lasting quality. Unexcelled. Undoubtedly one of the best varieties of the year. Has been awarded numerous first prizes and gold medais,
The Wonderful New Rose, Pink Soupert.—The Pink Soupert produces flowers of various shades of pink, sometimes
almost red, then again a bright pink is seen, almost identical in
color with that grand old Rose, Hermosa. Then again the same bush will produce light pink flowers, suftused with lilac.
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16 ELEGANT BLOOMING PLENTS FOR $1.00;
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OUR “QUEEN SET”
Liberty.—Of beautiful form; eight inches in diameter; refiex in its earlier stages, incurving and of perfect globular shape when fully developed. Coloraclear rich, deep golden yel- low; habit dwart, but robust; foliage and stem perfect. A fine keeper and shipper, combining a great combination of good qualities. Scored 98 points out of a possible 100 before
_. the judges of the American Chrysanthemum Society. Indiana.—This variety produces the £ largest. blooms to be found inthe _ family, with one or two excep- tions, perhaps. Itis very nearly globular in form, and hasacir- - cumference of twenty-two inch- es,- nicely incurved, and of a clear, bright pink; ouside of petals.a little lighter. Ifit were not for its one defect, of not car- rying the foliage up to the flow- er, we should unhesitatingly . pronounce this the finest intro- duction“of the year. Received alt COS. certificate at Cincinnati, ~_ November -23; first prize, best
_ pink seedling, at the Madison
? Square show, November 26.-
Glory of the Pacific._—We predict that this fine variety will rank ‘among pink sorts as Bergmann ‘does among whites, which it follows by two orthree days. It
“Gs of magnificent size and depth, - with broad petals, which finally > reflex, showing the clear. pink s coler to excellent advantage. ‘We were fortunate in being able «to securea large stock of this >“ variety after finding its merits. A pink of large size and good form. This variety will delight every grower.
Invincible —A mammoth white va-
“* riety, of most robust habit and
“> medium height,with magnificent --heavy foliage close up to the bloom; petals broad, firm, and cupping to the. center, which is full and: solid; blooms ten to _twelve inches in diameter, six to seven inchesin depth, and fifteen
to eighteen inches across. The
»s largest, of all whites, and the _s best variety incommerce. Fitly «© named,as it can not be surpassed in form, size or habit.
Dragon Blood.—Color blood red,petals long and curiously curled.
A wonderful variety, both in color and form, both old and _. beautiful. A vase of these blooms will cause a sensation. Pluto.—A fine, bold flower, globularin shape and well built; all ' except the center petals are reflexed and of clear, bright red, which is the predominating color of the whole flower except- ing the center, which is incurved; the reverse being bright golden, gives ita very novel and pleasing effect. Best on terminal buds. Season first to fifteenth of November.
GLORY OF THE PACIFIC.
OF PRIZE-WINNING we—_ CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Violescent.—A magnificent variety for exhibition or commercial * purposes, especially where lusty blooms are required for Thanksgiving trade. It is of enormous proportions, building up with perpendicular sides to the height of five inches, fin- ishing with a slightly rounding, incurved center; color white, with lower petals delicately tinged lavender, November 20,
Maturing
Height 514 feet. é
Golden Harvest.—One of the grand- est of all Chrysanthemums for exhibijion. The coloris a deep golden yellow, very bright and very massive in build, as deep as wide, with crowded petals, stems very stiff, height four feet, foli- age very beautiful. A grand addition to our already fine class of yellows. An ideal grower. Received twenty-five dollar pre- mium at Indianapolis for best yellow; also certificate from N. - S. at Philadelphia, Novem-
er 10.
or. The petals are trumpet
shaped, with elkshorn tips, and
are arranged to_form a per-
fect ball. One of the largest
among Chrysanthemums. “To-
by istinct, and of the grand-
est build, A sensational variety. Won twelve first prizes.
Marion Cleveland.—Immense, high, round, solid bloom, with broad, massive, cupping petals. Ivory white, shading delicate lemon to center, as in Philadelphia, Habit almost as dwarf as Ivory. Stem stiff and erect, with mag- nificent foliage close up to the bloom. The largest early white to date, ready to market same time as Whildin, Marion Hen- derson, Troy,Lager and Parker,
Maud Dean.—An immense pink va- riety, finely incurved, petals broadly shell shaped. One of the largest flowers exhibited in Fall shows. Almost a pure self—
ink, Received silver medal at
Philadelphia, and awarded cer-
tificates of merit at New York ‘ and Philadelphia.
Signal Light.—Pale roulow, incurved, Japanese, Reverse of lower petals tipped red bronze; finely built flowers; as truly incurved as a Chinese; solid and perfectly double, lasting a longtime. Habit very dwarf. Foliage beautiful and right up to the bloom.
Price, 8 cents each; or this wonderful set of twelve sorts, Ss Ss SS SS SS SSS SS postpaid, 60 cents.
None better. None cheaper ordering, say ‘Queen Set” of Prize-winnit g. Chrysanthemums.
The Famous “Ostrich Plume” Set of Chrysanthemums.
Eiderdown.—One of the grandest new Ostrich Plumes. Color a pure snow white, with broad, solid, incurving petals over- lapping each otner. A strong grower, with stiff stems. Fiowers lasting unusually long after cutting.
Gold Dust.—Pure golden yeliow,very plumy, very full and large, finely incurved, showing nocenter at all, The most brilliant yellow inthe Ostrich Plume class. First seasonout. Will surely receive a medal at the Fall exhibition. Received honorable mention-at the great Chicago show last Fall.
New Rosy Blush ‘Ostrich > lume.’? Wi!liam Faleoner.—The color - 18 am exquisite shade of rosy blush, changing to a delicate “flesh pink as:‘the flowers advance inage. A description can
not convey the-beauty of coloring found in this new variety.
... The delicacy of tinting is unsurpassed in any class of flow- , ers within our knowledge. The soft, feathery growth pecu-
‘ liar tothe *‘Ostrich Plume” classis pronounced, the effect
being asif a soitly tinted, lace-like web or veil was thrown
over the blooms, a unique and beautiful addition to its ap- pearance. The flowers are of the largest size. and are borne on strong, vigorous stalks. The growth of the plantis all
that could be desired. é
Louis Behmer.—This is idéntical in its strange and beautiful
. formation with Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, but its color is an ex- quisite shade of silvery pink, with deep rose on the inside of
_the petals. It is of vigorousconstitution, being one of the “““strongest growing varieties we have, sothatit is certain to = produce pe: fect flowers under the most ordinary cultivation.
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mayne os Price, 10 cents each; or the seven varieties of **Ostrich Plume’’ Chrysanthemums for 50 cents.
New Yellow ‘Ostrich Plume,’”? W. A. Manda.—A grand yellow, incurved, hairy variety of the *Ostrich Plume” class, The flowers are large,of a beautiful, clear golden yellow, in- curved, and covered with golden yellow hairs. The plant is vigorous in growth, and the flower is borne upright on a stout stem. No collection can afford to be without this variety.
New Sweet-scented **Ostrich Plume,’’? Miss Anna Manda.—Flow- ers very high and compact, perfectly double, incurved, of the purest white. The numerous petals are wel furnished with long, glandular, hair-like outgrowths, giving the flower a unique appearance, far surpassing in attractiveness the cele= brated Mrs. Alpheus Hardy. The plant is of strong and vigorous habit, carrying the flower erect ona stout stem. Another gr.at recommendation ot this new variety is that the flower is sweetly scented. 2
White *-Ostrich Plume.”’ Mrs. Alpheus Hardy.—The flowers are very large and ot thick substance, perfect shape, and belong
to the incurved Japanese section, while the color isthe purest
white. Itis of immense size, broad petals and incurved, the surface being downy, like loose-piled plush. The entire flower seems frosted with glittering white. Its unique char- acter consists mits fine, downy appearance, whichis produced by the glandular hairs ila cover the petals, which has been frequently described by the press as producing a fluffy effect, similar to an ostrich feather. It has received the highest honors wherever exhibited,
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OUR ‘GOLD MEDAL” GHRYSANTHEMUMS,
Every Chrysanthemum’ on this F mp | has»won a gold.medal. Indeed, some of them have won several. Youcan ordér from ,. this list with the assurance that any one of them will be a beauty. The price we offer them at is very low, as you will see by comparing them with any flower catalogue published, Price, 6 cents each; any twelve, your selection, for 50 cents. §¥ $F
Ada Spaulding.—Too well known to need description. Pink and white, of globe shape, largest size.
Abraham Lincoln.—Rich, cream color, the petals are trumpet- ._ shape, and are arrangéd to forma perfect balk A sensa- * “tional variety, i per
Admirstion.—A soft, pure creamy white, each petal tipped with shellpink, petals of irregular lengths, like satin ribbon.
A. Swanson.—An immense blodm of the brightest red, reverse
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Beau Ideal.—A bright rose pink, withouttouch of lavender shad-
ings..-The: form is somewhat flat; incurved shape, the outer _
.. petals} horizontal, showing the bright pink,'the incurving’ center showing a lighter shade. me Challenge.—A. perfect globe of deep golden yellow, of immense size. Has won gold medal and over'fifty first prizes. “> © Eugene Dailledouze.—This beautiful’:variety captivated all who aay it at the World’s Fair. The cleanest andybrightest of . yellows. bite 3 jC yt
Exquisite.—The petal$‘aré” upright aid show the bright pink
shadings at their best. In color it iga.deep, clear pink.
Edward Hatch.—Blooms of immense size,“almost spherical, quite.
__. double. ‘The color is a soft lemon, suffused with pink.
Eva Hoyt.—An immense double Japanese bloom, of ‘clearest and _ brightest yellow, solid golden ball. A grand variety, —~. Eda Prass —A showy Japanese variety. Inner sidé of petals a rich wine red, reverse of silvery pink.. On first opening the petals have a peculiar manner ot twisting or.curling, show- ing the reverse colot. When fully expanded they display
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Fair Maid of Perth.—A magnificent heavy bloom of largest size, ’ borne on’ stiff, erect stems, upper péfals incurved.to centet, . ‘while the under‘ones reflex clésely to the stem, forming a. .
‘round ball of:purest white, occasionally tipped rose.
Fisher’s Torch.—A, pure, deep scarlet,.-An ‘entire new»shade, ’
a quite full and fiat, all of one tone of color... This is something
istinctly,new.
Flora Hill.—Probably ‘the finest sais Bee existence. An im-
amense double flower ot great substance and depth,
Frank Thompson.—A fine pearly pink variety, shading to white. |
fine grower, with stiff stems. Superb. — a Good Gractous.—The color is unique, being a‘délicate shade of “* peach and pink throughout, 9°") “"' ; spe Golden Wedding:—A deep, bright*golden yellow of shining tex- ture, very large in'size. A fine-exhibition sort. sii Gorgeous.—Deep golden yellow of the richest hue, of immense “size, The petals-are feathery, incurved’ and whorled. ‘ One of the finest, and no collection is complete without it. It is - «; indeed gorgeous in its color.and bearing. ».- George W. Childs.—No Chrysanthemum hascreated such a sen- sation as this. Of immense size, and of;the richest deep, -s{yelvety crimson.; Winner of four gold medals.» -1, 0 5 ...1.- Gettysburg.—A nother gold »medal. variety. Of-the richest crim- =f--s0n,aad of enormous size. A great favorite. ; Harry Balsley.—A very chaste and, beautiful.cup-shaped variety | Qt delicate shell pink. cine eo 3 ay andere. ele saa Harry E. Widener,—A very. fine yellow., Those desiring fine pot _- flowers should plant this variety extensively, It had uo rival until Mrs, Craig Lippmcot and E. Dailledouze came upon the scene. Itis still a prize winner at all the shows. Interocean.—An ivory white, yery massive in build. This va- riety is in every prize winning collection. Nore better. Jessica.—For general purposes as a cut flower and asa show variety, it is ahead of’ anything yet produced, Flowers av- _ tage six inches in diameter, and when grown toa single Stem, teninches. Pure’ white. © 69° %* ©)! King’s Daughter.—Fine, pure snow white, center petals irregu- ' larly drooping. Stoutstems,veryshawy,loose, pure Japanese style, flowers very large, ~ sine Kioto.—Very large, incurved yellow, strong, free grower, extra fine. Good forcut bloom. Does well as large specimens. Latest Fad.—A mammoth bloom, with cord like petals eight ‘s* inchesin-length, Color.a rich yellow, at times mottled and > “splashed with bronze‘and'crimson <’ i ones Lillian E: Bird,—A beauty in’every respect. “Of the very largest » size, long, tubular petals, of perfect: form, producing flowers which are twelve inches in diameter. *The color is an ex- quisite shade of “shrimp pink,” the flower, when fully open, being animmense half globe, A magnificent variety. sikadg.—Exquisitely. fringed flowers of crimson and gold, curved.and plated, of irregular form... It is gorgeous beyond _ description, Will be the center of attraction wherever placed. Marguerite Jeffords. - A fine flower of bright amber or chestnut color. A most rich and pleasing shade. One of the finest Chrysanthemums extant, Verve - collection for exhibition, ; Miss M. E. Cowet.—In this we have the loveliest of Chrysanthe- ..™mums. .The flowers are very. numerous, always -perfect in _ form and full. to the.center.. Color the softest white, with a deep, flush of. pink throughout the-outer half of the flower, curving over the center, sometimes tipping the inner petals. Marvel.—Mrs President Harrison’s special admiration at the In- ' dianapolis show. Very large, flat flowers of régular rosette shape, the ground color is puré waxen-white, and on this is a large irregular blotch of wine color. No two flowérs simi- ‘larly marked. The flowers will sometimescome a solid wine color. The contrast in colortis very beautiful. ~ ;
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» Mrs. Cleveland.—A pure white variety, with long, tubular petals,
sting. | Should be in every’
Mrs. C. H. Wheeler.—Very large and perfectly formed flowers. It should bein every collection. A perfect incurve, outside of petals a bright orange, lined on concave side with brilliant red, One of the very largest. f )
Mrs. Craig Lippin-ott —The largest yellow in existence. Was exhibited last Fall measuring over nine inches in.diameter,
Mutual Friend.—Very near sphericai in form, almost white in color, only showing a touch of pearl pink at base of petals:
Major Bonaffon.—Soft, clear, primrose yellow, full in center, eight inches in diameter and nearly as deep. een ee
Mrs. John Wannamaker.—A superb variety, of perfect incurved
- form resemb!ing a flat bail of wood. Color pink and white, nicely blended. : sie Lathe
Mande Dean.—An immense pink variety, finely incurved, petals broadlv shell shaped. One of the largest flowers exhibited inthe Fallshows Almost a pure seif pink. a
Mrs. J. Lewis Childs —The enormous flowcrs are as round.asa ball, and produced in abundance on long. stems. The pure ‘snowy-white color develops a tinge of pink so exquisitely faint that one almost looks for the color in the light and hot ‘the flower. Used for decoration in the evening, this feature has been much. admired. :
| Mrs. Wintbrop Sargeant.—Brilliant straw color, incurved, carry-
ing its flowers on long, stiff stems. Very large, if not the largestin this line of color. A large, grand flower. Mrs. Langtry.—A perfectly formed, flat flower, of unusual size and perfection. Snow white in color, with broad bands or ribbon petals. Altogether one of the very finest varieties. * Mrs. E. @. Hil!.—The blooms are eight to ten inches in diameter, The color is a delicate lavender pink, petals incurved. ,The display of this variety at the orld’s Fair attracted all passers-by, and was admired greatly. It was the winner of twelve first prizes and gold medal.
flowers very large, like President Cleveland. It will be a
general favorite. seated Miss Gladys Spaulding.—One of the very best whites ever pro-
duced. A large, round, exceedingly well built flower,
Mrs. A. Carnegie.—A bright, deep crimson, reverse of petals a
shade lighter, broad, long and flat, of leathery texture, in- curving on first opening, afterwards assuming the torm ofa large Peony. Strong,erect, with heavy foot stalks, ~
Mrs. Anthony Waterer.—This is an immense spreading flower which has been produced eleven inches across, the individua petals being one and a quarter inches across, at first very pale blush on the outside, which tint it loses as it matures. When fully expanded it has the appedrance of a bunch of of white ribbon, Invaluable for cutting.
Marie Louise.—Beautiful, recurved, white, with interlacing. pet- als, outer ones reflexed closely around the stem, inner ones building up full to the center, forming a plumy globe.
Mrs. A. J. Drexel.—A very early, large flowering variety, half spherical in form, petals long and arranged like Toye. The color is a fine example of crimson-lake, quite double and a, fine grower. eet volt
Mrs. Jerome Jones.—Large, cream white, incurved Japanese, sometimes showing a tinge of pink, high, round flower: One of the best Chrysanthemnm flowers upto date. Indispensa- ble for exhibition. Grand stem and foliage.
Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt.—One of the finest in the entire Chrysan- themum family, A grand, large flower of the purest white, Seen in splendta shape at the Fall shows.
Mermaid.—Verv delicate pink, perfectly incurving, broad petals, extremely delicate in color and finish. Extra good.
Pitcher & Manda,—Who ever heard of Chrysanthemums having two distinct colors in one flower? But that is just what Pitcher & Mandais. The outer five or six rows of petals are eee white, and of Dahlia-like form, while the center is a
right, deep yellow, the two colors being sharply defined. Won gold medal.
Robert McInnes.—The color is bright scarlet and gold, while it is full to the last degree,a perfect globe in form. It‘is quite’ early, being in full perfection the last week in October, and can be had earlier. Very brilliant in appearance, grand in size and form. One of the very grandest of last year’s intro- duction. A sensational variety, Fine at all the shows, |:
Sugar Loaf.—Everybody’s Chrysanthemum, being a fine grower, and perfecting numerous extra large flowers’of bright yel- low or bronze-yellow, inner petals incurving, outer. petals: reflexed. er
The Queen.—A grand double white, of fine size and great sub- stance, very rounded in form, incurving and full, Probably, the most valuable novelty of 189
5. By far the best of its” style, and a prize winner wherever shown. This year has given us two of our grandest whites, Queen and Niveus, and nearly equal in merit anc totally distinct.
Vivand Morel.—This grand variety has literally leaped into»pop-: ularity. Flowers solarge asto startle you. The color shades from a few rows of lavender-pearl to the richest pink.
W, H. Lincoln.—A rich, golden yellow, of finest form and shape,: Splendid for cut flowers, and a magnificent bush plant. A No. 1 for all purposes. ;
Wonenah (Aiushing Bride.) The base of the petals is pure white, laced wit deep lavender pink. This is avatiety fHat is much admired, and we have grown a great quantity’ for this year’s sales. Wery beautiful. “inn ie
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COLLECTIONS OF EVER-BLOOMING ROSES.
No such bargains have ever been offered by any firm. Just to think! We mail you for the small sum of 60 cents twelve of the choicest Ever - blooming Roses. You can see just what varieties you are get- ting. The Roses in these ‘* Sig Bargain” collections willall bloom this Summer. Every oneisabeauty. We guarantee these Roses to be as good plants as any firm in this country sells for 10 or 20 cents each. It will cost you sucha small sum of money to prove this assertion that none should fall to avail them- selves of such a liberal of- fer. Large two-year-old plants of any of these Ro- ses, 30 cents each; four for $1.00. Any twelve
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Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.—(New.) Thisisthe very best pure white ever-biooming lose that we i know. Its large, handsome buds of elegant double \ a flowers, when full blown, are a sight tosee. It \\\ is a constant bloomer.
Crimson Queen.—(New.)—One notable peculiarity of this variety is its long, elegant buds, often two or three inches long, while the expanded flowers are of im- aie size. Scarlet, sometimes lined and bordered pure white.
Buby Gold.—The color is a beautiful amber-yellow, deepening towards the center to orange and coppery-yellow, delicately tinged and shaded with crimson, distinctly edged with car- mine, long, pointed bud, extra large flower, fine form.
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Bridesmaid. — (New.) B far the deepest pin Rose. It is a Rose that all can succeed with. Be sure and plant it,
Mademoiselle Franciskea Kru- ger.—It has the form, col- or and substance of those very choice and valuable varieties which only come occasionally. Col- or rosy - blush, shaded with salmon-yellow or buff-rose at center.
Maman Cochet.—(New.) In bud it resembles the Mer- met family, being long and shapely, borne on long, stiff stems. The color is a deep, rosy-pink, the inner side of the pet-
shaded and touched with golden-yellow.
Madame de Watteville.—The bicolored variety. Deep ink blooms, each petal roadly and plainly edged witn bright red.
Corinna.—The tints of color blended in the flowers of this beautiful Rose render it so attractive and distinct from all other Tea Roses that the blooms exhibited have créated gue a sensation. The may be described as of flesh color, suffused wit a warm flush of tawny copper.
General BR. E. Lee.—(New.) More plants of this Rose have been sold in the past sphe Aree = than of any other four varieties grown. It has been accorded a warm place in Rose-lovers’ hearts be- cause it merits all the compliments that can be bestowed onit. Incolor it isa beautiful shade of yellow that is indescribable.
Princess Bonnie.—(New.) A lovely Rose of the richest deep crimson. A very tree bloomer and extra fine.
Madame Jules Finger.— No variety surpasses it in delicate color- ing. Pure snow-white, without a trace or shade of any other color. Its petals are so immaculately pure and chaste that it appears wax-like in texture.
Medis.—(New.) The color is a rich, deep golden-yellow, a quick and constant bloomer, quite fragrant. If you want a good, deep yellow Rose that is a good bloomer, plant Media.
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The entire Collection for only 50c.
Large two-year-old plants, 30 cents each; four for $1.00.
The entire twelve for $2.50.
Henry M. Stanley.—(New.) This grand new ever-blooming Rose, named in honor of the great African explorer, is rec- ommended as a charming variety of unusual beauty and permanent value. Thecolor is a rare shade of amber-rose, delicately tinged with apricot-yellow towards the center. Reverse of petals clear buff-rose. The flowers are of good substance, extra large, finely formed, very full and fragrant.
Senator McNaughton.—(New.) One of the most beautiful Roses grown. It will please everybody. Color pure white, blended with deep golden-yellow.
Queen of Fragrance.—Blooms usually come in clusters of from six to ten Roses. They are of the largest size. Color pure white, sometimes edged and tinged with a delicate shell-pink, and the fragrance is simply delicious.
Joan of Are.—Pure snow-white Rose, makes good, finely-formed buds, is quite full and double. Very fragrant. It isa great Rose for bedding. Always full of flowers.
Innocent Pirola.—(New.) No pure white Rose we know ot can compare with this variety for its lovely large buds of exqui- site shape and delicious fragrance.
Grace Darling.—It is very free in bloom,and has the fragrance of the old June Roses. The color is a bright rosy-flesh, paler at the base of the petals, and deepening at the edge.
Child’s Jewel.—’ New.) A Rose that changes its color, or that has Roses of varions colors on the bush at onetime. We have seen bushes of this wonderful varie same time coppery-yellow, deep rose-blush, pink, mottled yellow and apricot, light and dark crimson Roses,
Viscountess Folkestone.—(New.) One notable peculiarity of this variety is its long, elegant buds, often two or three inch- es long, while the expanded flowers are of immense size.
Another strong.point is its lovely color, It is very fragrant.
Souvenir of Wootton.—A very desirable red Rose of the richest shade. Blooms in clusters. None better.
Mrs. W. C. Whitney.—(New.) Color a rich, silvery-pink, deli- cately shaded with fine, rosy-blush. Very double and at- tractive, while its delightful perfume is perfectly entrancing.
Princess of Wales.—The color is a beautiful amber-yellow, deep- ening towards-the center to orange or coppery-yellow, deli- cately tinged and shaded with crimson, distinctly edged with carmine.
Princess Sagan.—The flowers ot this variety are the richest crimson of any Rose in our collection. A single bud or blossom will catch the eye at a great distance, so brilliant is the color. It is unmatched in its velvety richness. It could well be termed the * Velvet Rose.” ;
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SPECIAL OFFER —THREE SUNSHINE COLLECTIONS FOR $1.25.
We have often been asked to name the hardiest Roses that are ever-bloomers. We have combined in this co.lection only such kinds as bloom freely, and that will stand zero weather, If you want Roses that are hardy enough to stand cold Winters and that btoom all Summer, you want the ‘‘Sunshine” collection,
Price, large two-year-old plants of any of these Roses, 30 cents each; or any four for $1.00. White La France.—This new Rose had prominence from the qua
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Captain Christy.—The flowers are of magnificent form, very Ay \h double, and stand erect in their martial bearing. Color a ele, WATTS) |
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appearance, Itisa free bloomer.
Mes. DeGraw.—From early Summer until frost it may be de-
nded upon to produce flowers in abundance. In color it
is a rich, glossy pink, delightfully fragrant, and is such a
strong, vigorous grower that it is almost impregnable
against attacks of the insects which usually destroy some f
of our finest Roses. It is certain to be unequalled for the garden or cemetery. A royal Rose.
Madame Schwaller.—It is very free in bloom, and has the fra- grance of the old June Roses, Thecolor is a bright, rosy- flesh, paler at the base of the petals, and deepening on the edges. Apt to come in clusters, which are excellent for cutting.
Dinsmore. —It is a vigorous, healthy Rose, of dwarf, branch- ing habit, and is simply loaded with flowers all Summer long, being even more profuse than most of the tender “ ever-blooming ” Roses, The flowersare large, perfectly double, and of a dazzling scarlet-crimson color, and have the rich, spicy fragrance pecnliag to the best Hybrid Roses. Wecan recommend it as being the finest garden Rose ever offered.
Clothide Soupert.—The color is a French white, deepening to a rosy-blush in the center, exceeding in distinctness of shading the well-known Malmaison. Its greatest value lies in its compact, vigorous habit and wonderful profusion of bloom, even the smallest plants being literally covered with flowers. The form and substance of the flowers are so perfect that the hottest weather does not cause a de- terioration of either,so that even in midsummer a bouquet of splendid buds and open flowers can be obtained from this fine variety. Valuable as it is for garden purposes, it is more so for pot'culture, and ranks as first for bloom- ing in the dwelling house.
Meteor.—A velvety-red ever-bloomer of the deepest glowing crimson, as fine as a Hybrid. A beautiful open Rose, a free bloomer, and a very excellent pot Rose. It has no
tinge of violet or purple to mar its beauty. It isa vigorous, { Countess of Roseberry.—We have in this very charming variety
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bushy grower, with healthy, eg aie foliage of the deepest probably the most beautiful Rose grown. The color is a reen, The best rich red Kose for the garden ever intro- satiny-pink in the center, and deepens on the outer petals toa uced, Our correspondents from California say that the bright rose. This feathery shading gives it the appearance
flower of the Metcor equals General Jacqueminot, and will of two distinct colors. It has completely captivated us. It is
produce fifty flowers to Jacqueminot’s one, very free flowering.
f@-IN ORDERING SAY **SUNSHINE”’’ COLLECTION OF ROSES, AND WE WILL KNOW WHAT YOU WANT.-@@
There are few homes that have not a loved one resting i1 the cemetery, and but few that would not spend fifty cents to beautify the grave of that loved one. We offer this fine set of choice white Roses for this purpose.
‘Six Choice Ever-Blooming Roses for Cemetery Planting.
The Queen.—(New.) This Rose isa beauty. Pure waxy-white. | Marie Guillot.—The Rose is as perfect in bud and flower as.a A most remarkable Rose. Price, 16 cents each. Camellia. Pure white incolor. Price, 10 cents each.
Soowfiake.—(New.) Alwaysin bloom, An elegant sort. Price, | The Bride.—An elegant white Rose, and very free flowering.
16 cents each. s Price, 15 cents each. Marie Van Houte.—A most elegant Rose. White, shaded lemon- | Cornelia Cook.—Very large, pure white buds and flowers. Ex- yellow. A mostexcellent sort. Price, 10 cents each, cellent. Price, 10 cents each.
We will furnish these six choice white Roses for 50 cents. ,, watge two-year-old plants, 40 cents each, or the six for $2.00. In ordering say ‘‘ Cemetery Collection of Roses,”
We have made a selection of the very best Roses for Winter blooming, embracing a wide range of color. We recommend this col- lection to all who desire to grow Ko es in the house during Winter. We have seen all these Roses in bloom at Christmastime.
“CHRISTMAS” COLLECTION OF EVER-BLOOMING ROSES.
Christine de Noue.-(New.’ This is a great Winter-blooming | Bridesmaid.—The most elegant pink Rose. Very large. Buds
Rose, with buds and flowers of the largest size. Color richest extra fine. __ crimson. The best of its color. Champion of the World.—It is the champion bloomer. It com- Star of Rlold.— This is the best all round deep, golden-yellow Tea mences to bloom as soon as started to grow, and continues to Rose that is grown. The buds are very large and shapely, bloom in the greatest profusion, both Winter and Summer,
while the flower is double to the center, and it is a deeper A rich, deep rosy-pink or flesh color golden-yellow than Marechal Neil. Don’t fail to try this | General Robert E. deine Rose, which we introduced the
variety. : yast Sprin ill duce more beautiful Roses in the Winter
Kaixerin Augusta Victoria.—A new pure white Rose. Very large tian ae Rocevarrecone A ginal bed will er odace hun- and double. A royal Rose in every respect. A Rose we can dreds of blooms. Color orange-yellow. Very rich and recommend. beautiful. Extra fine.
Price for the collection of six choice ‘‘ Christmas" blooming Roses, only 50 cents; three collections for $1.25. Large two-year-old plants, 35 cents each, or the six for $1.75.
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the old and new varieties of ever-bloomers.
These Roses will all bloom this Summer.
Price, 10 cents each; any six, of your own Selection, for 60 cents; any fifteen for $1,00. eT Large two-year-old Roses, from this list, 30 cents each, or four for'$1.00. ; = 3 2: ss 9 © ©
Augustine Halem.—(New.) Bright rosy-red, very sweet, large blooms, This is truly a rival of American Beauty. American Besuty.—Thisisa Rose that charmseverybody. Color a bright rosy-red, very sweet, American Belle.—Richest deep scarlet. Extra. Bridesmaid.—(New.) The loveliest of all pink Roses. ; Reaute Inconstante.—(New.: A Rose that changes its color from yellow to crimson. distinct colors at onetime. Perfectly wonderful. Beauty of Stapleford.—Bright pink and rich, rosy-crimson. Belle Seibrecht.—(New.) The most lovely pink Rose ever in- troduced. Catherine Mermet.—One of the most fashionable shades for cut susstowers. Color a clear, rosy-pink, large. fitesse de Frigneuse.—The buds are long and pointed, like “Niphetos. The color is a deep, golden-yellow, large and full. Champion of the World.—(New.) A rich, deep, rosy-pink, very free bloomerand deliciously fragrant. Hardy. Considered «the finest of all Roses. : €lothilde Soupert —The best of all _pot Roses. Literally loaded “ / with blooms, pure white, pink center. Very beautiful. Christine de Noue.—(New.) - Color a rich crimson, deepercenter, large, broad petals, A most beautiful Rose. Crown Princess Victoria.—(WAzte Malmaison) (New.) Identi- cal with Malmaison, except that the coloris white. A Rose that none should be without. A charming variety. _ Countess Anna Thun.—Color a beautiful citron-yellow, with cop- a Segule each center. A wonderful Rose. Cleopatra.—An extra large Rose, with long, pointed bud. Color ‘a soft. shell-pink. ; Child’s Jewel —Has flowers of different colors. Lovely. Duchess de Brabant.—This is another old-time favorite. Color a beautiful rose, tinged amberinthecenter, Everybody plants this variety. Duchess of. Albany.—Identical with La France, except the color is much deeper. A most charming Rose in every particular, Devonitensis.— Magnolia fragrance, creamy-white color. Dr. Gritl.—Coppery-yellow color, with tawny reflex. Duchess of Edinburg —Large buds of an intense dark crimson, “Ve y beautiful. eo Etoile de Lyon.—Many claim this tobe the best of deep, golden- e~-yeliow Roses. Excellent for outdoors. Ella May.—A lovely shade of coppery-yellow. General Robert E. Lee. (New.) Color orange-yellow, shaded s + White. Very rich and beautiful. The best Rose extant. "A ‘small bush will produce hundreds of blooms. -Grace Barling.—Color porcelain-rose, shaded crimson. : :-Golden Gate —(New.) Color a rich, creamy-white, beautifully tinged with golden-yellow. A very choice Rose. ermosa.—Beautiful pink flowers, borne in clusters. Henry M. Stanley.—/New.) A rare shade of amber-rose, deli- cately tinged with apricot-yellow towards the center. J B.-Varrone.—(New.) Scarlet-crimson and buff color, Rich and bright. Kaiserin Augusta. Victoria.—(New.) «» Rose invevery respect. Hardy. : Laciole.+Unequalied in its delightful coloring and size of buds. Color bright carmine-rose, shaded yellow. - *Letty €oles.— Color a soft, rosy-pink. shaded with intense crim- son.-* Of the largest size. Exquisite. > La France.—Too well known to need description. .. favorite. a : Léonnie Osterreith.—The white Soupert. Very desirable. Media.—(New.) A grand yellow Rose of the largest size.
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Madame *Svipion Cochet.—Color a soft Primrose-yellow, with —
rose shadings. A grand bedding Rose. Mrs W.-C. Whitney.—(New.) Rich silvery-pink, delicately shaded with fine rosy-blush. Madame Caroline Testout.—(New.) Color a brilliant satiny-rose. deepening to clear red, exquisitely edged with silvery-peach. ry Avsuperb Rosé in every respect. Madame Eli Lambert.—A rich, creamy-white, tinted pale golden- ““'yell6w, bordered flesh. An exquisite Rose. :Madame.Hoste.—Long, pointed buds, of pure white. Madame Pierre Guillot.—The buds are large, creamy-white, bor- dered with bright, rich red.
Malmaison.—This is certainly one of the choicest of all Roses.
zs The color is a beautiful, rich, creamy-flesh, shaded a clear peach, with rose center.
+Madame Welche.—Color amber-yellow and crimson-rose. It is
safe Charming.
Marion Dingee.—(New.) Deep, brilliant, dark crimson.
Proba- -“# bythe darkest and richest Tea Rose.
Madame de Watteville.—This is called the Tulip Rose Color a
3i9-°Rosy-blush,-mildly bordered with bright crimson.
C ’ Exqui- sitély beautiful.
Sometimes has Roses of five or six.
Pure white. A superb:
Mademoiselle Franciska Kruger.—Probably the best all round bedding Rose we have. Its shadings of deep coppery-yelfow stand'unique and distinct. -° aie ok e
Maman Cochet.—(New ) Don’t fail to try this beautiful Rose. Color a.deep rose-pink, shaded and touched with yellow. Superbly grand. diy :
Meteor.—This Rose ranks :at the head of all the dark, rich, red Roses. None better. = p G3. a2 sth ey
Mrs. Degraw.—The color is a rich, glossy'pink, Hardy.» A pre- mier Rose in every respect. raeot (wor 2 Ue
Madame Schwaller.—A deep, rich pink, blooms ‘in clusters of from five totwenty Roses. A great garden Rose, <«.
Mademoiselle Cecil Berthod.—A deep, rich, golden-yellow. A superb variety. eee caltgueit a of .
Mosella.—(New.) The yellow Soupert. Nothing finer.
Niphetos.—A most elegant white Tea Rose, with enormous buds over three inches in length. on SER ab
Princess of Wales.—Color a beautiful amber-yellow, deepening towards the center to orange or coppery-yellow, tinged and shaded crimson. - 2 Grea ah
Perle des Jardins.—Clear golden-yellow, very rich and beautiful
Constantly grows in favor. oe ie le Papa Gontier.—Immense ‘buds, color a rich, bright red; passing to a clear, glowing crimson. One of the best. ~_ Se Princess: Sagan.— A Rose of great beauty. The color isa rich
velvety-crimson. Handsome’ and showy. The brightest of yellow Roses. ve , 6 Pierre Guillot.—This superb Rose has no superior. Always in bloom. Buds and-flowers of enormous'size, of the richest red Princess Beatrice.—(New.) A coppery or ruddy yellow, distinct- ly edged with bright crimson. This is indeed a princess Polar Star —(New.) Color a. richsshade of creamy-white, shad- ing to rosy-red.and canary-yellow.’ = | Tawar TY ; Princess Bonnie.—( New.) ‘One ofthe loveliest of all red Roses- Pink Soupert.—(New.) Like Clothilde Soupert, except the'color is a lovely shade of clear pink. : 3 i ‘aia aa President Carnot.—(New.) This is:a superb’new Rose, combin- ing lovely shades of fawn and:pink. Extra fine. Queen of Bedders.—The best rich;:dark, velvety-crimson Rose
Queen of Fragrance.—Blooms in ‘clusters, of six to ten Roses.
Color white, tinged with delicate shell-pink. .._. ; Queen’s Scarlét.—A great bedding Rose of richest scarlet.: It is an exquisite variety. -:: «ic; ) = :t6u : gait. Rheingold.—Naples-yellow, shading to orange. A. beautiful “ Rose of. extraordinary color. -.- |: ! ty Bed Malmaison.—Same.as.Malmaison, except the color is a rich,
dark crimson. : ; ; A t I> yoveot Ruby Gold.—Tawny-yellow, shading to old gold; with crimson center and veins of rosy-red and.pinke. ) + <4) si pe Rainbow.—A beautiful pink Rose, striped crimson, Senator McNaughton.—Pure white, with shades of deep yellow. Summer Queen.—Bright silvery-pink, full and double: Try this for a bedding Rosez+ - © © ven
Souvenir de Victor Hugo.—Color a lovely citron-red, with amber
_and fawn shading.
- Sunset.—This exquisite Gtange-¥ellow variety is oneof the finest
Pea Roses grown. deliciously fragrant. of SA0#5 ebbing he. Striped La France.-Same.as La France;except the color is pink, with light stripes through it. ‘Superb. { * °° 7 = et" 6a Snowflake.—Pure white. Most profuse bloomerofali Roses, — Souvenir of Wootton.—Rich crimson Roses in large clusters; * ° Souvenir apraeret: Sukie sel are with center of cop- ery-yellow, edged dar OSG}, geaft deiceci Liwas Southenn Belle._Color rich crimson, edged pink. Beautiful. Sappho.—F awn color, shading to deep yellow, large and double. Star of Gold.—The best all round deep golden-yellow Rose. ,.. The Gem, or Fair Unknown.—Straw-yellow, shaded crimson. Triumph de Pernet Pere.—Magenta-red, passing to rich Crimson. The Queen —Beautiful long buds, the cqlor is pure snowy-white. Exquisitely scented. Hardy. : mE #9 :
The fiowers are large and double. It is
“The Brite,—This is'a*pure white Rosé, of the largest sizéybuds
and flowers ot most perfect form, . It has the,fault of coming
pink in dry, hot weather. eae, og cage 7 eae Viscountess Folkestone.—This beautiful Roseis’so large and fine -. as to.resemble 3.Pzony, Pure.white, faintly tinted.fawan. '' Nothing can be more beautiful. :- : sto
“White Perle des Jardins.—Same as Perle des Jardins, except the
. color is pure white... Jicsyeté medi veetisescebleg) White La France.—Same as La France, except the color, which is pure white, faintly tinted fawn. _A charming, Roseximeyery respect. « at ¥ISY9 Qt 34 ssci & hkson BEE Waban.—Identical with Catherine Mermet, only.it is.deeper and richer in color.
- White Bon Silene.—Same as Bon-Silene, except the color is pure
snow-white,.
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Our Roses are all grown on } their own roots, and we guar’ / antee them true toname, {| Large twovyear-old plants’ from this list at twenty cents. each, They cannot be du- | plicated elsewhere for this | price, This list contains the old standard sorts, many of which ‘ will never be equalled by new and expensive sorts,
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Abbe Koustan.-—Creamy-white, elegantly shaded rosy-blush. Adam.—Bright fiesh salmon-rose, extra Jarge and double. Adrienne Christople.—A shade of apricot, citron and fawn. Agrippina.—Rich velvety-crimson, A grand bedder.
Alba Rosea.—Beautiful rose-colored center, shaded blush. Aline Sisley.—Violet-rose. a fruity, pleasant fragrance. Andre Schwartz.—Beautiful crimson, free flowering variety. Anna Ullivier.—Lovely blush. shaded with carmine.
Antoine Verdier.—A rich, dark carmine-pink; very free. Apoline.—Clear pink, dashed rosy-carmine.
Arch Duchess Isabella.—A rosy-carmine. changing to amaranth. Arch Duke Charles.—Brilliant crimson-scarlet, shaded violet. Aurora.—A pretty creamy-white, with rose-colored center. _ Beau Carmine.—Carmine-red, rich, large, pale rose and carmine. Bella.—Pure snow-white, long, pointed buds. Tea scented. Belle Fleur d’Anjou.—Silvery-rose, large and good.
Bon Silene —Deep salmon-rose, illumed with carmine. Bougere.—Bronzed pink, tinged with lilac.. Large and full. Canary.—Light canary-yeliow, beautiful buds and flowers. Charles Legrady.—Chamois red, shaded darkest crimson. Charles Rovolli.—A lovely shade of brilliant carmine.
Clara Sylvain.—Creamy-white, good, full form and fragrant. Clement Nabonnand.—Coppery-rose, tinged with crimson. Comtesse Alban de Villeneuve.—Rosy-peach, with yellow. Comtesse de Barbantine.—Color a flesh-white and sweet. Comtesse Riza du Pare.—Coppery-rose, tinged soft velvet. Coquette de Lyon.—Pale yellow; free bloomer.
Cornelia Cook.—The old favorite white Rose. None better. Crimson Bedder.— Bright, tiery red, velvety. Recommended. David Pradle.—Lilac-rose center, rich crimson. Very sweet. Douglas—Dark cherry-red, rich and velvety, large and full. Duchess of Edinburg.—A lovely red rose of richest color, Duchess de Thuringe.—Beautiful silver-rose. finely cupped. Dr. Reymont.—Rich velvety crimson. Extra fine.
Emperor of Russia.—Bright scarlet, dashed with crimson. Enfant de Lyon —An elegant mingling of pink and yellow. Ernest Metz.—Rosy carmine. A glorious Rose for the garden. (ieneral Tartas.—Deep mottled rose, sometimes tinged buff, Gloire des Rosomanes.—Brilliant crimson, with red berries. Henry Meynadier.— A beautiful shade of rose color. Sweet. Homer. -Soft, clear rose, with a salmon shade; splendid. tsabella Sprunt.—Ar old-time favorite yellow Rose.
Jaune d’Or.—Coppery-yellow, very sweet and good,
Jean Pernet.—Buds of light yellow, suffused with salmon Jules Finger.—Bright rosy-scarlet and intense crimson,
La Chamoise —Nasturtium yellow. Very beautiful buds. Laily Warrander.—Pure white, sometimes shaded with rose. La Grandeur.—Lilac-rose, or soft rosy-carmine.
La Pheenix.— A beautiful, clear scarlet. Desirable.
La Princess Vera —Pale flesh, changing to salmon,
La Sylphide.—Blush, with fawn center, very Jarge and double. La pe.—Creamy-white, tinted with carmine, full and fragrant.
Le Pactole.—Elegant buds, color pale sulphur-yellow. ;* » Louisa de la Rive.—A flesh-white, inclining to rose center. “eh Louis Phillipe.—A rich, dark, velvety-crimson, free and'beautiful. Louis Richard.—A coppery-rose, beautifully tinted with lilac. Lucullus.—Beautiful, dark crimson-maroon, full and fragrant. Madame Azalie Imbert.—Rosy-buff, with peach shadings, Madame Bosanquet.—Flesh, shaded deep rose, large size, sweet. Madame Bravy. —Creamy-white, large, full, very symmetricak, Madame Brest.—Rosy-red, shaded to crimson, large flowers. Madame Camille.— Delicate rosy-flesh, changing to salmon-rose. Madame Caroline Kuster.—Bright lemon-yellow, very large. : Madame Damaizin.—Salmon-rose color, changing to amaranth. Madame Dennis.— W axy-white, center fawn and flesh, large. ,,. Madame. de St. Joseph.—Carmine, changing to salmon or fae Madame de Vatrey.—Red, shaded with salmon. Good form, . Madame Jean Sisley.—A pure white. An elegant Rose.
Madame Joseph Schwartz.— White, flushed pink, cupped.
Madame Jure.—Lilac-rose, good size and substance, fragrant. Madame Lambard.—Rosy-bronze, changing tocrimson. Extra. Madame Lawrence.—Button Rose. Two colors, pink and red. Madame Melaine Willermoz.—Creamy-white, with thick petals, Madame Margottin.—A citron-yellow, with coppery center. Madame Pauline Labonte.—Salmon-rose, large, full and sweet. Mademoigelle Rachel.—A lovely Tea Rose, pure snow-white. Marcelin Roda.—Pale lemon-yellow. lovely buds and flowers.“ Marechal Robert —Pure white, tinged and shaded rosy-blush;"! Marguerite de Fenelon.—Canary-yellow. shaded ruby-red.
Marie Duchere.— Rich, transparent salmon, with fawn center. Marie Quillot. —One of the very best white Roses.
Marie Sisley.—Pale yellow, margined bright rose.
Yarie Van Houtte. —A lovely pale yellow, suffused with pink. Monsieur Furtado.—Yellow, well formed, very full and fragrant. Monthly Cabbage.—Rosy-red, globular shape and fragrant.
Pink Daily,—Light pink flowers, produced in clusters,
Purple China.—Rich, purplish-crimson, velvety.
Queen of Bourbons.—Clear carmine, changing to clear rose. | Queen’s Scarlet.—Dazzling crimson-scarlet, with beautiful buds, Regulus.—Brilliant carmine, with purple and rose shadings, Rosa Nabonnand.—Imbricated, delicate rose, vivid center. Rubenag.— White, shaded with rose, yellowish center.
Safrano. A bright, apricot-yellow, changing to orange and fawn. Sanguinea.—A tich, dark, velvety-crimson. Single. Sombreuil.—Beautiful white, tinged with delicate rose,
Souvenir d’Elise Vardon.—Creamy-white, shaded with pink. Souvenir de David.—An excellent dark crimson variety. Souvenir de George Sand.—Amber, veined with crimson. Souvenir d’un Ami.—Fine, delicate rose, shaded with salmon, Sulphureaux.—Sulphur yellow. Fine in bud and fragrant. . Triomphe de Luxembourg.—Rosy-carmine on a buff ground, Viridiflora.—The flowers of this variety are pure green,
White Daily.—Pure white, beautiful, long, ointed buds.
Yellow Tea,—Pale lemon-yellow, beautiful, large, pointed buds.
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This is no doubt the most famous Rose of the century, made so by the history with which it is associated, the original Rose-bush being planted by no less a personage than George Washington. It isa lovely Rose, and usually comes in large clusters of the purest white, and very fra- grant. It will live out anywhere, as it is perfectly hardy. A perpetual bloomer. Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents. Large two-year-old plants, 50 cents each.
MARECHAL NEIL.
A beautiful deep sulphur-yellow, very full, very large and exceedingly fragrant, It is the finest yellow Rose in existence. It has a climbing habit, and where it is allowed to yrow until it attains a large size, as it will in a few years, it yields thousands of beautifu! golden-yellow flowers. Especially desirable in the South. We sell annually hfty thousand of this Rose alone, We have a grand stock of this variety. Price, first size, 10 cents each; fine plants, 25 cts. each; extra strong plants, 50 cts. each. It will pay you to buy a strong plant.
NOTE .—The Marechal Neil has weak roots until it gets well established. This zs the cause of so much fatlure with this most desirakle Rose. We have grafted plants that will be sure to live. Price, one-year- od plants, $1.00; two-year-old plants, $1.50; three-year-old plants, $2.00. These are extra fine plants of this lovely Rose. Ry far the best you have ever seen offered, and will be sure to please and delight you. We have an excellent stock of over five thousand strong, grafted plants of Marechal Neil.
clinging rose... CRIMSON RAMBLER.
The plant is of very vigorous growth, making shoots from eight to ten feet during the season, ren- dering ita charming pillar Rose. One of the striking characteristics of this Rose is its remarkable color, which is of the brightest crimson. The flowers are produced in great pyramidal panicles or trusses, each carrying from thirty to forty blooms, It is exceedingly hardy, having successfully with- stood the test in exposed situations of two very severe Winters in Engiand, It is hardy in every lati- tude yet tried as far north as the lakes. As a decorative pot plant it cannot be excelled. Wecan recommend this novelty in the strongest manner as being a new Rose ot great importance and value. There has no Rose been introduced up to the present time that has hadas much written and satd about it as this famous Rose, and of course everybody will have to have one or more plants of it, It zs a Rose that we can endorse every word said about it. We have an immense stock of zt in perfect health. so that all who purchase of us will be pleased. Price, 15 cents each; three plants for 40 cents. Large two-year-old plants, 5@ cents each, or three for $1.00.
cuimBine Rose... MPRESS OF CHINA.
This is:'a new Climbing Rose of the greatest excellence, It was brought tothis country by a gentle; man from Cuba, who says 1t commences to bloom in May, and is loaded with its elegant blooms unti! December. There is no other Rose like it that will bloom for so longa time. This has been the grea objection to Climbing Roses that they bloom once and then are done. Here we have a Rose that blooms continuous!y for over 7 months of the year, It 1s simply wonderful. When it first opens the flowers are a beautiful red, but soon turn to a lovely light pink, and it blooms so profusely as to almost hide the plant. Perfectly hardy,and 1s a vigorous grower. Don’t fail to try this beautiful Rose, as it will please you. Price, 15 cents esch; threefor 50cts. Large two-ycar-old plants, 60 cts each; or two for $1.00,
‘OLGA REINE DE WURTEMBURG.
This is a splendid Rose. Should be grown where the Marechal Neil succeeds. This variety as grown in the south of France is simply indescribable. The people of the South would do well to em- ploy this beautiful sort for covering verandas and trellises. Color rosy-pink, suffused with yellow and fawn. Price, 16 cents each. Large two-year-old plants, 50 cents each.
Special Offer.—The five Climbing Roses, costing 75 cts., sent for only 60 cts.; three sets for $1.50. SSS YB. The & Roses in large 2-year-old plants, including a fine 1-year grafted plant of Marechal Neil, for $2.60. EMPRESS OF CHINA,
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TEA ROSES.
In the South or California, where they stand the Winters, nothing can compare
with them for beauty of bud and foliage. seen in full bloom, loaded with thousands of magnificent flowers,
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Large: Two-year-old Plants of Climbing Tea Roses Cost 50c each, except where noted.
James Sprant.— Deep velvety crimson and very double. Price, 10 cents each.
Lamarque.—Large, full flowers, borne in large clusters, pure white and double. A most beautiful Rose. Price, 10 cents each.
Gold of Ophir. — (OpAz~e.) Nas- turtium yellow, suffused with coppery-red. One of the most beautiful of the climb- ing Roses. Price, 15 cents each.
Marechal Neil.—A beautiful, deep sulphur yellow. Price, first size, 10 cents each; good plants, 25 cents each; extra strong plants, 50 cents. Grafted plants, one-year-old, $1.00; two-year-old, $1.50; threé-year-old, $2.00.
Gloire de Dijon —Our Southern friends are unbounded in their admiration of this fine Rose, which is seen there in the fullest perfection, being hardy in their section, where it is used as a pillar Rose. It is noted for the great size of its flowers, its delicate Tea scent,andits exquisite shades
Estella Pradle. —Has lovely pure white buds. Flowers are full and sweet. Price, 10 cents each.
Reine Marie Henrietta. or Red Flowering Gloire de Dijon.— A strong, vigorous grower, flowers large, full and fine form. Color a pure cherry- red, large, full and sweet- scented. Succeeds well in the South. Price, 15c each.
Cloth of Gold, or Chromatella.— A clear golden yellow large, very fulland double. Highly fragrant. Much prized in the South for pillars and verandas. Price, 10 cents each.
Reine Olga de Wurtemberg.— This is a splendid Rose. It should be grown where the Marechal Neil succeeds, This variety as grown in the south of France is simply in- describable. The people of the South would do well to employ this beautiful sort for cove'ing verandas and trel- lises. Color rosy-crimson, suffused with yellow. Price, 15 cents each.
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of color, being a blending of i ay qs Climbing Devoniensis.— The aanbery Bae Ane eae oe meee et XA | Ls same as Devoniensis, except One of the finest Roses on . iii anan mie that it is a rampant climber, our list. Price, 20 cents | + eal» It has a magnolia fragrance. Se ee GaNe ee ath y oer a Price, 15 cents each. ary Washington.—(Vew. is i il DANY, hy White Ranbl eee is no doubt the most famous eel) nib ) ambler. — ( alia.) Rowe of the centuryymade so IY ‘ante erties Pita by the history with which it M99: Ws Nu I ine 2
is associated, the original Rose bush being planted by no less a personage than George Washington. It is a lovely Rose, and usually comes in large clusters of the purest white, and very fragrant. It will live out anywhere, as it is per- fectly hardy and a perpetual bloomer. Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents.
Fortune’s Double Yellow.—(Beauty of Glazewood.) A bronzed yellow or copper and fawncolor. Price, 10 cents each.
Marie Lavelley.—Habit extra vigorous, flowers large and of fine form. Color a vivid rose, shaded and lined with white. This is perhaps the most rampant and vigorous in the whole fam- ily of Roses. If you want a Rose to “get there quick,” this is the one toplant. Price, 20 cents each.
Golden Chain, or Climbing Safrano.—(Reve d’Or,) A beautiful pillar Rose, being a Strong climber. Color orange yellow.or deep saffron, good size, full and sweet, Price, 15 cents each.
Mme. Alfred Carriere.—Extra large, full flowers, very double and sweet. Color a rich, creamy-white. faintly tinzed with pale yellow, exceedingly beautiful. A strong, hardy grower and free bloomer. Price, 15 cents each.
Empress of Ching.—Probably the best of all the climbers; deep pink flowers and buds. Price, 15 cents each.
Climbing Malmaison.—Same as Malmaison, but best of all the climbing sports, as it will make the longest growth of any of them. Price, 20 cents each.
Pink Bambler. —(Zushrosyne.) Same as Crimson Rambler, only the flowers are bright pink. Price, 20 cents each.
Climbing Perle des Jardins.—Same as Jardins. Color a deen golden yellow, but arampantclimber. Price, 15 cents each.
CRIMSON RAMBLER. :
Price, 20 cents each
Claire Carnot.—Buff or orange yellow, peach blossom center, medium size, full and compact flowers, delightful Tea scent. Very pretty and desirable. Price, 10 cents each.
William Allen Richardson.—Orange lighter, center copper yellow. V popular. Price, 15 cents each.
Celine Forestier.—Deep sulphur yellow, large, full flowers, per- fectly double, a fine bloomer and good grower. One of the best of itsclass. Price, 16 cents each.
Waltham Queen.—The flowers are large, full and sweet. The color is a rich crimson, very beautiful, and a profuse bloomer. Price, 15 cents each.
Caroline Goodrich, or Running General Jacqueminot.—This Rose has finely formed, very double flowers, and its fragrance is most delicious. The color is the same as that of General Jacqueminot. Price, 15 cents each.
Yellow Rambler.—(Agiaza.) Same as Crimson Rambler, except 3 A asamnpe are a lovely shade of yellow. Price, 15 cents e@ac .
ar Rambler.—(Vew.) Price, 15 cents each; or three for 50 cents.
Climbing Niphetos.—Pure white buds over three inches in length. Price, 16 cents each.
Climbing La France.—Identical with La France, except that it is a aeerens climber. Satiny pink in color. Price, 16 cents each.
Climbing Meteor.—Same as Meteor, but a vigorousclimber. Next to Climbing Malmaison thisis the most rampant of all the sports. Price, 20 cents each.
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The Great. Western Plant Company, Springfield, Ohio,
Ten hardy Perpetual-Blooming Roses
We have selected ten of the hardiest of all Roses, not one of them but will survive twenty-five degrees
below zero, and coldest Northern States. set of ten ‘‘ Zero” Roses for 75 cents.
we commend them to all who wish to plant Roses to stand the severest rigor of Our They embrace all colors of the Hardy Roses.
Price, 15 cents each; or the
Two-year-old plants, 40 cents each; or the set of ten for $3.00
Oscar II, King of Sweden.—This is by far the richest Rose yet introduced. It is so intense in color that the exclamation on seeing it is, * Oh, that lovely black Rose!’ Itis very vel- vety in texture. A most superb Rose, and one that will al- ways be found in the standard list of Roses, as it has come to’ stay.
Marchiuesd of Lorne.—This fine new English Hybrid Perpetual was introduced by Messrs. William Paul & Son, of London, who say: * This beautiful Rose, dedicated by special per- mission to her Royal Highness, the Princess Louise, March- -ioness of Lorne, produces flowers of an exceedingly rich, fulgent rose color, slightly shaded in the center with vivid
“Carmine. They are large and very sweet, full, and finely cup-shaped. Petals large and buds long and handsome. It is especially remarkable for its truly perpetual habit, every
~. shoot being crowned with a flower bud.”?
Gustave Piganeau.—F lowers extra large, equaling Paul Neyron in size, double and of cup form, Color a beautiful shade of
_ bright red and brilliant carmine. Received four medals, and was illustrated in Journal des Roses. This is the finest Hy- brid of recent introduction. The bud is very large and full.
We believe this is the very best crimson Hybrid Rose grown.
Majesty.—Her Majesty originated in England, and was named in honor of the Queen. It is the largest and most beautiful Hybrid Perpetual Rose ever grown. Blooms are of immense size, remarkably beautiful form and perfectly double. Color a lovely shade of rosy-pink, passing to clear flesh, elegantly tinged and shaded with amaranth and silver- rose. Delightfully fragrant. Its immense size, perfect sym- metry and exquisite coloring combine to make it the Rose of
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General Jacqueminot.—A rich, velvety-crimson, changing to scarlet-crimson. A magnificent Rose, equally beautiful in the bud state or open. This is the best known of all Hybrid Perpetuals, and is without a rival in fragrance and richness of color. It is, moreover, as easy of cultivation as many of the more common varieties, and perfectly hardy.
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Marshal P. Wilder.—This fine new Rose orignated in this coun- try,and was namedin honor of the venerated President of the Pomological Society. Itis a Rose of unusual excellence. Flowers are large, semi-globular, full and of good substance. Color a bright, scarlety-crimson, richly shaded with maroon, very fragrant and a free bloomer.
Gloire de Lyonaise.—This grand Rose is the only yellow Hybrid Perpetual we have. It cannot be called a deep yellow, but rather a pale shade of chamois or salmon-yellow, deepest at center, sometimes passing to a rich, creamy-white, finely tinted orange and fawn. The flowers have all the beauty of
: Tea Roses,and are large and full, and delightfully sweet. This we consider one of the very best Roses we have ever seen. It will be sure to delight you.
Paul Neyron.—Deep shining rose. very fresh and pretty. Flow- ers large, often measuring five inches in diameter, and it has this merit, though very large, the buds always develop fine,
perfect Roses. It is, moreover. a good, strong grower, with.
nice, almost thornless stems, which often attain six to seven feetin a single season. We know of no Rose possessing so many good points to recommend itself as Paul Neyron.
_ Grown by thousands in the eastern cities for its good, free- blooming qualities.
White Pwony.—This Rose was sent us by one of our customers. She did not know the name for it, but called it the White Peony, from its resemblance to that beautiful flower. We have never seen anything in the Rose line like it. The flow- ers are satiny-white, with a delicate shell-pink tinge. It makes large spherical balls, and whei: seen in bloom is not soon forgotten. Very beautiful and enti ely hardy.
eloire de Margottin.—This grand new Hybrid Perpetual Rose originated in Europe, and is believed to be one of the very finest varieties of recent years. The flowers are very. large and of symmetrical form, somewhat globular. very full and deliciously scented. The color is a clear, dazzling red. Cer- tainly one of the most brilliant Roses ever seen, It isa free bloomer and vigorous grower, and is recommended for great beauty and wonderful color.
(ROSA WICHURAIANA.) This Rose is es- pecially desirable for planting in cemete- Cai) morial ries, as itis entirely hardy everywhere, and € is a perfect sheet of bloom. All who want Ro a beautiful Rose to place on a grave should S€. plant this Rose. Six plants will completeiy
csp cover a grave and be in bloom all the time. It does not grow upright, but.spreads on the ground like Myrtle. It is of a very rapid, prostrate habit of growth, not over eight inches. in height, quickly covering the ground with a mass of very deep, glossy-green foliage. In middle June the flowers ap- pear in bunches in profusion, and continue all Summer. Flowers are about two inches across, single, creamy-white, with showy masses of golden-yeilow anthers, and intensely fragrant. For us€ aS a cover plant on banks, ledges, or masses of rock this is unsurpassed, quickly producing the effect desired, and this with the showiest of foliage and a mass of bloom at a season when flowers are becoming scarce. Used in quantities for landscape work in parks and cemeteries, and no private place exists on the grounds of which it cannot be used to advantage. Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents. Large two-year-old plants, 50
(Moss Roses.
SPLENDID Price of these Perpetual-Flowering
PERPETUAL - FLOWERING Moss Roses, 25 cents each. ...
New Perpetual Moss Rose, Mousseline.—#xtra fine, large, very full, and delightfully fragrant. Color a pure white, some- times shadedarosy-blush. Elegantly mossed and very beau- tiful. A continuous bloomer.
Perpetual White Moss Rose.—One of the most mossy varieties, prettiest in bud. The flowers are of medium size and borne in clusters, fragrant, but not very double. Color pure white.
Perpetual Moss Rose, Blanche Moreau.—New, and highly recom- mended. Flowers are produced in clusters, ainth are large, full and sweet. The color is pure white, and both flowers and buds have an abundance of deep green moss. ~
Perpetual Moss Rose, James Veitch.—One of the finest Perpetual Moss Roses. It has extra large flowers, very fragrant and full. Thecolor is a bright carnation-red, very fine. Itisa splendid Rose.
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Prue Old English Sweetbrier Rose, yEglantine.
Very desirable for shrubberies and general planting. Flowers are bright pink and single, but the exquisite fragrance of the flowers, leaves and young branches in the early Spring frequent- ly perfumes a whole neighborhood. Price, 26 cents each.
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The White Microphylla and Red Microphylla Roses are hardy, vigorous and bushy varieties, suitable for cemeteries, old walls, mounds, rock work, etc. They have small, glossy-green foliage, and are nearly evergreen in habit. Flowers are semi-double, and very sweet. Price, 10 cents each; large plants, 36 cts. each.
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GENERAL COLLECTION OF
Price, 10 cents each; or we will send fourteen kinds from this list, your selection, for $100; any six kinds for 50 cents, Large two-year-old plants, 35 cents each % %
Abel (arriere.—Flowers are extra large, very double, full and sweet. Color a dark, rich crimson, passing to a velvety-ma-
roon. Alfred Colomb.—A bright carmine crimson, very large, full, and _ of fine vlobular form.
Anna Alexiff.—Color a clear, rosy-pink, changing to brilliant car- mine, elegantly shaded, fragrant and beautiful,
Antoine Moutun.—The flowers are of extraordinary size and full- ness, very fragrant. Color a bright, clear pink, reverse of petals silverv-rose. ~
Anna de Diesbach.—(Glory of Paris.) Brilliant crimson, shaded maroon, long, pointed buds, full and sweet.
Ball of Snow.—(Boule de Nezge.) <A finely formed, pure white Rose, occasionally shows light flesh when first opening. Beautiful shell-shaped petals. evenly arranged, flowers of good size. : !
Baroness Rothschild.—Co'or a rich and lovely shade of pink, de- lightfully perfumed. An ideal Rose in every respect.
Countess of Roseberry.—Color satiny-pink in the center, deepen- ing to bright crimson on the outer petals. Superb.
Captain Christy.—The color is alovely shade of pale peach, deepening to rosy-crimson. Extra fine.
‘Crewn Priace.—A noble Rose, Color aclear red, deepening at center to ruby-crimson,
Charles Dickens.—This we regard as a wonderful Rose. Color arich glossy carmine, tinged with crimson. Very,sweet. Coquette des Alps.—A lovely pure white Rose.. Very full and
free in flower. Delicious fragrance,
Coquette de Blanches.—One of the finest white Hybrid Perpetu- als. Flowers large, pure snow-white, very double, full and fragrant. A constant bloomer. One of the best.
Doctor Hogg.—Deep violet-crimson, richly shaded with maroon, speteanaped petals, full, compact form, very double and de- sirable.
Duchess de Caylus.—Extra large flowers, full. perfect form. very fragrant. Color a rich cherry-red, sometimes brilliant crim- son, delicately tinged with scarlet. Very fine.
Dinsmore. —Dazzling scarlet-crimson of the largest size. Very sweet andalways in bloom. None better.
Emperor of Morocco.—This is a grand Rose, matchless in color, being a dark, velvety-maroon.
Empress of India.—This is one of the darkest of Roses. The color is an intense, rich, velvetv-crimson.
Francois Levet.—A very beautiful Rose. Soft, China pink. deli- cately shaded carmine and blush, large, finely-formed flow- ers, delightfully fragrant.
Giant of Battles.—This is still esteemed as the very best rich red Rose. Very large, doub'e, full and sweet. Excellent.
Grand Duke Nicholas —Color a dazzling crimson. A magnifi- cent Rose.
Glory of Cheshunt.—An elegant Rose of deepest fiery crimson.
General Jacqueminot.—A rich, velvety-crimson. A most mag- nificent Rose. This is the best known of all the hardy Roses, and is without a rival in fragrance and richness of color.
Gypsy.—Color a delicate shell-pink, of satiny finish, and of ma- roon texture. A general favorite.
General Washington.—This_ magnificent Rose is one of the best for general planting. Color a brilliant crimson. Very rich and beautiful. Flowers large and perfectly double.
floire de Margottin.—Clear, dazzling red, the most brilliant of all hardy Roses, Very fragrant. Superb.
Gloire de Lyonusise.—A pale shade of chamois or salmon-yel- low, sometimes passing to creamy-white, tinted orange and fawn. A grand Rose,
Gustave Piganeau.—Color a beautiful shade of bright red and brilliant carmine. Thisis a charming new Rose. Buds and flowers of the largest size.
flor Majesty.—A Rose of immense size. Deep, gJowing pink in ath By many claimed to be the lJargest Rose in cultiva- ion. ;
Joun Hopper.—One of the most reliable and satisfactory Hybrid
erpetuals ever grown. Flowers are large, very regular and full. Color a brilliant rose, changing to a bright, glow- ing pink, shaded with rich scarlet. Very sweet,anda pro- fuse bloomer.
Jeane Liabaud.—Fiery crimson, shaded with black, very dark flowers, large, full and very beautifully formed.
Jales Margottin.—A_ bright. cherry-red, large and very double A general favorite. One ofthe best Roses, '
La Reine.—A beautiful, clear, bright rose, fine, full form very
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a m eel.—Very sweet, color white, so i i L and shaded with blush, ‘ roe ary eumerd ouis Yan Houtte —A rich crimson, heavily shaded wi beautifully formed, double flowers. ¥ On Laie ch
Leopold Premier.—A dark, rich crimson. A fine, large Rose. very full and sweet, free bloomer, very beautiful and val- uable,
Lady Helen Stewart.—A bright scarlet-crimson, flower rounded, highly Fl ata Ver eautiful, ee
Madame Masson —The fiowers are eed. color a deep rose or bright red, ighly perfumed nd tree bloomer.
Merville de Lyon.—The owers are -xtra large, of cupped form Color a pure, untinted ivory-white. rad wna t
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Madame Joseph De> bois.—Color a pure snow-white, of the larg- est size. A most magnificent Rose,
Marchioness of Lorne.—A rich, fulgent Rose, color shaded with vivid crimson. Charming.
Madame Gabriel Luizet.—Clear color, rose or deep pink. One of the prettiest of all Roses.
Madame Gustave Bonnet.— Pure white, sometimes slightly tinged with rose, very double, full, sweet-scented, free bloomer. Magna Charta.—A bright, clear pink, flushed with crimson, very sweet, flowers extra large, with fine form and very double Gloire de Exposition Bruxelles.—Flowers finely formed, large and perfectly double. Color a bright crimson, of velvety
texture. A Hose of unusual merit.
Margaret Dickson.—A new Rose of great merit. Pure white, of immense size, Has been awarded ten first prizes.
Madame Alfred de Rougemont.—A strong, vigorous grower, be- gins to bloom at once, and continues until stopped by severe freezing. Pure snow-white flowers, finely tinted and clouded with pale rosy blush, Large, full and double, and borne in large clusters, Fragrant and good.
Madame Plantier.—The ironclad white cemetery Rose. This is the old standby and is unequalled where a hardy white Rose is needed, It bears thousands of beautiful snowy-white, fragrant Roses. Itis as hardy as an oak. ;
Marie Bauman.—A bright carmine.. Flowers very large and ‘of exquisite form, free bloomer. In every way one of the finest Roses grown,
Monsieur K. ¥. Teas.—A very beautiful and satisfactory Rose. Color a rich, glowing crimson, very bright and striking. Large, round flowers, of perfect form, very full and sweet. Highly recommended. ;
Mrs. John Laing.—Clear, bright shell pink, exquisitely shaded, very free bloomer. Everybody admires this fine Rose.
Marshall P. Wilder.—A beautiful Rose of bright cherry red color, - All praise it who have tried it.
Mabel Morrison.—This is a beautiful white Rose of the largest size. Very handsome, :
Mademoiselle Marie Rady.—A clear, bright red, finely penciled with rich maroon, very large, full flowers, fragrant and beau- tiful. i
Madame Charles Wood.— A large Rose. Color deep red. Very ; free bloomer and very sweet. None better.
Oscar II, King of Sweden.—Oh, what a lovely black Rose,” is ; the exclamation of all beholders. Thisis by far the richest, ;
Rose yet introduced. : mr
Olga Marix.—Pure white, delicately shaded with amber and’ blush, large, full flowers, ver double and sweet, a free i bloomer and very handsome and desirable. Bathe
Pierre Notting.—A most beautiful dark Rose. The color isa: deep, rich crimson, shading to velvety maroon, very large, :: fine, globular form, and highly scented. |
President Lincoln.—A bright red Rose of the richest hues, large, full and fragrant. Excellent. 2 di
Prince Albert.—A rich, brilliant crimson, very bright and strik-. ing, large, double and finely cupped flowers. One of the best Heses in our collection. Incolora rich,dark crimson, Very. :
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Paul Neocon eutihe old time favorite, of immense size, often measuring five inches in diameter, lovely bright pink or deep rose.. Very superb.
Perfection des Blanches.—A fine-formed, pure white Rose, one of the finest and most beautiful of the white Roses.
Queen of Queens.—Rich pink, with blush edges, full and of per-. : fectform.,. Very fragrant. - ;
Queen of Autumn.—It is a bright carmine at the edges of the petals, graduating into a light rose and soft primrose-yellow in the center. j t j
Ked Dragon —Fine, bold flowers, showy and striking. Color a »
very brilliant crimson. :
Rosy eceean lovely name and a magnificent Rose. Extra large size, very doub e, full and delicious'y sweet, Color an exquisite salmon-rose, shaded with delicate peachy-red, ' sometimes pale blush, suftused with soft, rosy-crimson. Ex- tra fine plant. 4
Silver Queen.—Silvery-blush, Ver distinct. ’
Triomphe des Beaux Arts.—A metallic rose, flamed with scarlet, large, very fragrant and full. Splendid.
Thoma. Mills.—Extra large, fine, cup-shaped flowers, Colora bright rosy-carmine, sometimes with fine white stripes, Fra grant and good, :
Victor Verdier. —A rich, cherry-tose, shaded withcarmine. A very attractive color. Flowers large and beautifully formed, very full. A beautiful Rose. k
Vulean.—A dark, rich, velvety-crimson, changing to black. Large, fragrant flowers, very double and fine. -
Vick’s Caprice.—A beautifully striped Rose, perfectly hardy. Color bright rose, distinctly striped deep carmine or crimson. —
White Pwony.—Flowers of the largest size. Pure white. -
White Baroness.—Identical with Baroness Rothschild, exceptthe colo i: a pure, untinted white. i
Xsvier Olibo.—Flowers large and double and of excellent form’ cong a velvety-black, and shaded with fiery red. Asuperb
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We have these grafted with Hybrid Perpetual or hardy sorts, two colors.on same tree, red and white, at $2.00 each, or two for $3.50. We also have them grafted with Tea or ever-blooming sorts, where they are wanted by our patrons in the South, one color tothe tree, with the very finest sorts. Price, $1 50 each. or two for $2.50.
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HARDY meine PRAIRIE ROSES.
HESE are Climbing Roses that are perfectly hardy every- where, and are consequently of the greatest value, They _ can be readily trained to the height of from ten to thirty feet, as they grow with great vigor. They bloom the second year, and but once in a season, but are then loaded with splendid oses, and are among the most beautiful of flowering plants. At least one of these Hardy Climbers should be found in every Rose garden north of Tennessee. The flowers are produced in large clusters. When it is desired to cover walls. unsightly buildings, etc., with Roses, none will be found to do the work so effictently as varieties of the Prairie Roses.
Price, 10 cents each; any three for 25 cents. Large two-year-old plants, 25 cents each.
Anna Marie.—Blush, very large clusters, has few thorns, It is an excellent variety.
Baltimore Belle.—Pale blush, variegated carmine-rose and white, very double, flowers in beautiful clusters, the whole plant appearing a perfect mass of bloom. One of the very best
Climbing Roses. ; Bennett’s Seedling.—An Ayrshire or Scotch Rose, and a vigor- » ous runner, flowers are white, very double and fragrant, and borne in great profusion.
Caroline Goodrich, or Running General Jacqueminot.—This new Hardy Climbing Hybrid Tea Rose has finely-formed, very
' double flowers, and its fragrance is most delicious. The col- or is the same as General Jacqueminot. It makesa growth of from twelve to fifteen feet in a season. :
Dundee Rambler.—The old-fashioned Scotch Climbing Rose, entirely hardy, bears elegant, rich, red Roses of the largest
- size in great profusion. This we think the best of the Hardy . Climbers.
Greville, or Seven Sisters.—Flowers in large clusters, and varies in color from white to crimson.
Mrs, Hovey.—This is an improved Seven Sisters, being more hardy, flowers in large clusters. It is better in every respect than Seven Sisters.
Milledgeville, or Pride of the South.—A splendid variety. Color a rich, satiny-pink, very fresh and peautifal: Fine, large,
elgbular flowers, full. regular form, very double and sweet. -A profuse bloomer and quite hardy.
Pride of Washington.—A brilliant amaranth, shaded rose center, large clusters and very double. A fine climber.
Queen of the Prairies.—Flowers very large and of peculiar globular form. <A bright rosy red, changing to lighter asthe flower opens. Of very strong, rapid growth.
Bussell’s Cottage —Dark, velvety-crimson, very double and full, a profuse bloomer and strong grower. A very desirable
- Climbing Rose.
Superba.—A splendid sort. Large, very full and double, bright rosy-pink, clear and beautiful. It blooms in continuous clusters.
Tennessee Belle.—Flowers a bright, beautiful pink. It is more aeeag and graceful in growth than either of the other va- rieties. ;
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Notice —We cordially recommend these exquisite Ever-bloom- ing Fairy Roses. They are of shrubby, compact growth, bloom — profusely all through the season; and are very desirable for hed- ding as well as for edging, borders, etc. They are moderately hardy, but should have a covering of leaves or litter just before
-Winter begins. _ Price, 8 cents each; large two-year-old plants, 25 cents each.
Blanche Rebatel.—A beautiful new variety, very handsome flow- ers. a deep rose color, medium size, very double and fragrant, and borne in large clusters. A constant bloomer, © it
Eliza Chatrand.—One of the most lovely of all Roses, having’ lovely rose-colored flowers, elegantly penciled and touched with ruddy saffron. Very free bloomer, Pe ea!
Flora.—The flowers are quite large, very full and round, de-" lightfully perfumed,and borne in immense clusters. “The col- or is a fine ivory-white, delicately tinged with soft rosy-blush. .
George Pernet.—It is continually in bloom, the flowers being’ quite large for this class, of a beautiful flatform, The color... is a very bright rose, with touches of yellow, and passes to " peach-blow, with silvery-white shadings. The prettiest.of — all Polyanthas. bo 3
Miniature.—This is the smallest of all Roses, but perfect inform. . regular, compact, fairy-like flowers, fully double and very ' fragrant. Flowers in wreaths and clusters almost covering ., . the whole plant. The color 1s a cream-rose, flushed with’a © peachy-red. > pat
Gloire de Polyantha.—A beautiful Fairy Rose. Flowers large, perfectly double and deliciously sweet. Color a fine citron- rose, elegantly flushed a pale carmine. Peal i
Mignonette.—A lovely Fairy Rose. Full, regular flowers, per- tectly double and deliciously perfumed. Color a clear pink, passing to white. tinged with pale rose. t !
Mademoiselle Cecil Bruner.- Larger flowers than any of the oth-
_ers, perfectly double and delightfully fragrant. Color a . rosv-pink, on a rich, creamy-white ground.
Perle d’?Or.—Charming and very distinct. Color a coppery-gold, changing to fawn and salmon, flat-rayed form, very double and elegantly perfumed.
Paqrueette.—We consider this variety the best of all the Po’y- antha Roses. The flowers are pure white, about one inch in , diameter, flowering in clusters of from five to fifty blooms. Very full, prettily formed, recalling blossoms of the double- flowering cherry, and fully equals the double white Primrose in profuse blooming during the Winter, This is a variety that every one is pleased with. rieeatel
SPECIAL OFFER.---The set of ten Fairy Roses named for 60
PROOF OO eIOO ITE eee cents. No discount on this offer. .~ THE ¢ $ I a uous. Banksia Roses,
These are fine climbing or trailing Roses, Good for the South and Pacific coast, where the Winters are not too severe. They require two or three years’ growth to bloom to perfection, and are then very beautiful. As the flowers are produced on the old growth, they should be pruned but very little, merely cutting away what is absolutely necessary. The flowers resemble a double cherry blossom, and are the size of a silverdime. They are produced in large clusters,and have a decided violet per- fume. Indeed, if blindfolded you could not by the odor distin- guish them from violets.
White Banksia, Alba Grandiflora.—A pure untinted white variety. Price, 15 cents each. : Yellow Banksia, Fortunei.—A very rich, golden-yellow variety.
Price, 15 cents each.
The two varieties for 25 cents; large plants, 50 cents each.
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We have often been asked by our customers for Black Roses, and we here offer the five nearest black Roses. They are all en- tirely hardy. They all have large, double flowers, and are ex-
ceedingly sweet.
Price, 15 cents each: or the set of five for 50 cents. In large two-year-old size, 50 cents each; or the five for $2,00.
Baron de Bonstetten.—Has splendid large flowers, very doubie and full, The color of this Rose is a rich, dark red, passing to a deep, velvety-maroon. It is highly scented and very beautiful. ; .
Prince Camille de Rohan.—A very dark, rich, velvety-crimson, passing to intense maroon, shaded black. Large, full flow- ers, looking at a little distance as if they were really black. One of the darkest Roses, and very handsome.
Souvenir de Duchere.—A superb Rose. Extra large, compact flowers, very full, double and sweet. Color a beautiful and brilliant scarlet, deepening to dark, glowing crimson. Very rich and handsome.
Antoin Quihon.—Extra large flowers, very full, compact and reg- ularform. Color a rich violet-crimson, elegantly tinged and shaded maroon-red, a free bloomer and very sweet,
Black Prince.—A superb Hybrid perpetual Rose. A very dark blackish-red, richly shaded with violet-crimson, extra large, full flowers, delightfully perfumed, good, bushy habit. A -hardy and vigorous grower and free bloomer. One of the very best dark Roses. ©
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eranium,
Fire Brand.—Color dazzling flame scarlet, flne, prominent truss, flowers large and of great substance. An excellent bedder and pot plant. For planting in masses we have seen none to equalit. Another thing in its favor, it takes fewer plants from its sturdy branching habit to give effect.
Leviathan.—Enormous sized flowers, round, in the shape of rosettes. Color abright orange-red, reverse of petals silvery: Very fine. Semi-double flowers.
Madame Hoste.—Umbels large and borne well above the foliage, Flowers of enormous size, color flesh, lined and shaded with bright salmon. One of the very finest in the collection. Shading simply exquisite.
Centaur.—The new mammoth Centaur Doub!'e Geranium is the best large-flowering double pink Geranium in cultivation. Any one seeing a specimen truss cannot fail to become en- thusiastic over it, pronouncing it the largest. and finest Gcra- nium in cultivation. The new Centaur is remarkable for its stout, robust growth, and for its immense trusses of bloom.
White Swan.—In White Swan we have one of the finest double white Geraniums ever introduced, and. unlike other double white Geraniums it is suitable for bedding and flowers as profusely as the best single varieties. They are borne in large trusses aud are spotless, snowy-white, retaining their pure whiteness even in the heat of Summer.
Beauty Poitevine.—Verv large, semi-double flowers, borne on “* immense trusses. Free bloomer, either as a pot plant or asa bedder. It has no equal of the color, whicn is a brilliant salmon, very clear on the borders. This might well have been called “Salmon Bruant,” as it is identical in every way but color,
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Clara Kisker.—Large trusses ot well expanded flowers of a bright scarlet, toned and flamed with a rosy salmon, and a flower of most expressive appearance, and one that will be much admired by all.
Tour Kiffel.—Color bright orangeescarlet, somewhat in the way of the variety Bruant. It is a strong, vigorous grower, making a distinct place for itself in its class. Semi-double.
Crimson Velyet.—This is the darkest and richest Geranium grown. It is very bright, dark, deep, rich velvety-maroon, very dark and rich, and at the same time very bright, An excellent bedder and pot plant. One that must find its way into every collection. Simply superb.
Gertrude.—Color of the flower a clear, bright salmon, with center and outer edges touched with white and with soft shadings of carmine, velvety in texture, and of the most beautiful semi-double form. We have measured trusses of bloom on this variety ten inches in diameter. It issimply superb. A fine bedder.
Emile de Girardin.—Of a deep soft rose rather than pink, but fresh and bright, the blossoms are perfect in form and borhe well and clear above the foliage. The long beds of it seen in the Chicago parks, with their edgings of “Golden Bedder” Coleus, formed the most beautiful Geranium planting we have ever seen and the combination is delightful.
Bruant.—Color of the flower is a light vermilion red of a most pleasing shade. The flowers are absolutely perfect in shape, contour and make-up, trusses exceptionally large and borne in immense spherical balls, often measuring eight inchesin diameter, It does finely in the open ground, and js perfectly reliable as a bedding Geranium of the highest merit. aries
Gloire de France.—Large, round florets of waxy appearance, colors carmine and white, with carmine center, each petal delicately tinged with carmine. An excellent pot variety, to ‘which its habit is finely suited. It is one of the prettiest Geraniums we have. This is the most beautiful of all parti- colored Geraniums which appear so bewitching to th@ eye, The very brightest color imaginable.
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Souvenir de Mirande.—The greatest novelty in new Geraniums Y4~ that Was “appeared for a number of years is undoubtedly Sou- venir de Mirande. Itis entirely distinct from any other va- 2430 Siet¥-grown, and .s quite different from the usual marked warieties that have from time to time made their appearance. »:<It.has-ronnd florets, upper petals cream white, with a distinct «ao »tosy“pink.border, lower petals salmon rose, streaked pure # Ailac,.. A-most novel color. It is extremely free-flowering, and produces fine trusses of magnificent blooms. Mr. John e.« Lhorpe says it has made a leap of a decade in its advent. ‘Bianrhe? ‘Qulas.—A grand bedding variety of much merit. The m4 HhOWErs are large, salmon, beautifully bordered with white. 3s... Geranium of rare beauty. Eansdowne.—A soft, deep scarlet, florets large and round ani ~™ formed into large trusses, borne with the greatest of freedom. An ideal bedder, producing a mass of soft brilliant color, sessc3queVbabove the foliage, which is a light, bright green. .Marguerite-de*‘Layres.—A grand single white, plants a mass of =~ white bloom, trusses of the grandest size, florets extra large =! esand of the purest white. The plant is robust. Grand for ie pots ot bedding. Itis by far the best single white. Madame Alfred Mame.—A magnificent bedding variety. The _:: »4russes are of extraordinary size, the florets by actual meas- urement being two and one-half inches long by two inches : .wide,of almost Pansy form; the color is a soft sub-scarlet, os +: dower-petals shading to salmon in the center, which is deeply .veined crimson. This variety has been universally admired 7+ by all.who-have seen itin flower. A variety that will proba- bly never be equaled.
SINGLE GERANIUMS.
This list embraces tbe very best Bedders, and all are equally fine for potculture: ~ Seige
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Mrs E. G. Hill.—A most distinct and pleasing shade of salmon, with light shading at the center. The shading at the center is variable, however. Trusses are very large and composed of an immense number of florets.
M. Noury.—A most pleasing lavender rose color, very chaste and beautiful, with distinct marking of white at center of flower. Dwarf, and so free in bloom as to literally cover the
lant.
Housigur Poinsigon.—The color is bright aurora rose, shaded salmon, with a white eye. Large trusses of splendid shaped flowers. oe
Protee.—Flowers very large and freely produced in immense trusses. Color silvery-lilac, white shading, changing to sil- very pink, A splendid sort. :
Beanty of Richmond —Iitense orange scarlet, very dazzling, with large white eye, flower perfectly circular and of im- mense size; foliage lightly zoned. A seedling from Beauty of Kent, extremely fine. : ;
Benjamin Schroder.—Light green foliage that 1s very bright in color; flower extremely large, of soft rosy pink color, like that of Mary Hill, with distinct white blotch on the upper
- petals, of satiny texture; petals slightly recurving.
Bill Nye.—Color peach, shading to pale salmon, ower Of fine size and form; a splendid grower of nice, compact habit.
Gettysburg —Bright crimson maroon, of beautiful shade; fower very large and of fine form. Anextra beautiful dark variety.
John Good.—Trass of enormous size and quite globular in form; stems long and rigid; a grand improvement on Lady Rose- berry, color being a clear salmon, lightly edged with white,
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jPwecte ates OCLANIUMS
Price, 10 cents cach; three for 25 cents.
Skeleton-leaved.—Leaves very finely cut, rose fragrance. Shrubland Pet.—Beautiful foliage, rosy flowers. Oak-leaved.—Resembling oak leaves, black center, green bordered, Pepper-scented.—Fine cut foliage, pepper scent. Rose-scented.—T wo kinds—broad leaf and cut leaf. Nutmeg-scented.—Small leaves, with nutmeg perfume. Balm-scented.—Delicious balm fragrance.
Silver=-Leaved Geraninums.
Price, 10 cents cach. The sct of four for 30 cents.
Happy Thought.—Light cream, almost white center, with a
ark green band about the light zone, edge of leaf a bright green.
Mountain of Snow.—Strong grower, center of leaf bright green, broad, silvery-white margin, flowers scarlet. Good for bedding.
Snow Storm.—Dark green foliage, distinctly margined with white. A robust grower.
Madame Salleroi.—It makes a round, pretty plant, about one foot high and wide, foliage bright green, edged with pure white.
Golden Trf=color Geranium e . ee Mrs, Pollock. One of the most lovely of foliage plants. Color of leaves a bright, bronzy-red, zone belted crimson and edged golden
yellow. A lovely combination. Price, 16 cents each; two for 25 cents.
| Golden Bronze-leaved Geraniums, Price, 10 cents each; three for 25 cents. Our Splendid Hew vp Geraniums,
PELARGONIUM.
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Distinction.—The leaves are encircled with deep black.
Crystal Palace Gem.—Golden-yellow margin, central disc green. The set of three New Ivy Geraniums for 25 cts.
Bronze Bedder.—New. Brightest and best of all. Grand. New Double Ivy vee Comtesse Horace de Choiseul.—A fit s companion o oan of Arc.’? Plant vigorous, leaves with- The set of Hronzesleaved Geraniums for 50 cents, out zones, flowers very large, two inches across, double and
; ee imbricated,in good trusses. Color is a bright =o ; = A ae SSS golden-salmon. Price, 10 cents each. - hs <i : mS w ie SSNS RED New Double Ivy Geranium, Galilee.—The trusses ie 7] ‘ SS SLQEQ . 9 SUE Pie coe apse nh dei de SENVA Si , are of ieimerite size, flowers very large and 4 * oe SS WG double, and of a most charming shade of > * lovely rosy-pink, varied with lilac. A mag- nificent variety. Price, 10 cents each.
New Double White Ivy Geranium, Joan of Arc.— The flowers are perfectly double, white: as snow, and literally cover the plant when in full bloom, The igliaee is extremely hand- some, the dense glossy-green leaves making a most effective background for the great cineter of snow-white flowers. Price, 10 cents each.
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New Ever-blooming Pelargonium, Freddie: Dor- ner.—It is a perpetual-blooming variety, usu- ally commencing to bloom in December or January, andcontinuing throughout the Spring andSummer. The throat and edges of the petals are pure white, each shaded toward the center with rich carmine-pink, with a
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: Victor.— The flowers are a bright cherry-red, with white at the base of each petal, the two upper petals are dark crimson-maroon, : The flowers are of immense size and very freely produced.
Madame Thibaut.—( 7%e New Double Pink.) The flowers are three inches in diameter, perfectly double, of the brightest pure pink, beautifully ruffed edges. Very free in bloom.
Mrs Robert Sandiford.—(7he New Double White.) The flowers are three inches across, of the purest snow-white, and: perfectly double, and very free in bloom, You cannot
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N CANNAS!
Queen Charlotte.—The sensation of the ee in new plants. This
Papa Cannsa.—M. Crozy claims this variety as his finest variety to is indeed a queen among Cannas and the finest novelty of the
date, and it certainly is a grand addition to the already , orgeous array of reds, It is not quite three feet high. It season, entirely distinct from any other variety offered. ears immense spikes of flowers, the florets being of the Flowers are very large, with broad. rounded petals, slightly randest size and finest form. Color pure red. Very grace- recurved. They are borne in immense heads, well above the ulin habit. Foliage light green. Produces a mass of blooms, foliage, and are most striking in color. A bright orange Price, 26 cents each. scarlet, deeply edged with bright canary-yellow. The plant is of dwarf habit, a sturdy, compact grower, with deep green
Austria.—The new orchid-flowered Canna. At last we have - not only a clear, beautiful yellow-flowered Canna, but alsoa musa-like foliage. Price, 25 cents each. ; flower magnificent in size, fully twice as large as Madame | Italia.—The gigantic flowering Canna. This kind produces the Crozy and similar kinds. The flowers are truly gigantic in largest flowers which have been obtained as yet in the way size, the three upper petals spreading fully seven inches, and of Cannas, The piant grows about four and a half to six the form is really semiedouble. Toward the inner part the feet high. Numerous musa-like, glaucous leaves. Above
petals show fine crimson spots. All the rest of the flower is of a most beautiful, rich canary-yellow. A very strong grower, five to six feet high, with leaves with a texture like
rubber. As a specimen, decorative,as well as a flowering
plant for the greenhouse or private conservatory, it is the
the perfect foliage, which alone would be sufficientto render the plant beautiful, emerge numerous elegant, gigantic and wonderful spikes of flowers. The latter areenormous. The outer petals are scarlet, with a very broad golden-yellow border. The inside of the blooms is scarlet and dark red.
finest novelty in recent years, Price, 265 cents each. Exceedingly beautiful. Price, 24 cents each.
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These are the best varieties in cultivation. Always in bloom. They are not like
the old varieties of Cannas that seldom flower, but are always covered with Be sure and give them a trial.
their large, handsome trusses of bloom.
Curture the so:l can hardly
be too rich and porous. Equal parts manure, loam and sand, with a little peat, form the best mixture. Plants must be kept in a growing temperature of sixty degrees. Liberal supplies of manure water are of great benefit. Always when grow- ing keep well watered,
J. D. Cabos.—Strong grower, leaves lanceolate, green, strongly shaded with purple, flower stalks numer- ous, flowers large and round, color a rich apricot, with deeper shad- ings. Very striking.
Madame Crozy.—The coloris a bril- liant vermilion-scarlet, bordered with deep golden-yellow. The flowers are borne in greatclusters, and in such profusion that they crown the plant with a blaze of glowing color.
Flamingo.—Flowers four inches in diameter, with aimost flat face, forming a spike of glowing crim- son color. Once seen not soon to be forgotten. Very free, a plant often bearing three or four trusses at a time, and may almost be termed ever-blooming from the very beginning to the end of the season.
Siphonse Bouvier.—It is the grand- est of all Cannas for outdoor bedding. It is a very luxuriant grower in good ground, It begins to bloom very early, and is one continuous mass ofy tasers the entire season. The tips of the shoots are surmounted by im- mense clusters of bright crimson flowers of the very largest size, and nothing can excel their bril- liancy.
Florence Vaughn.—Conceded by all who have seen it to be the finest yellow-spotted Canna. Flowers
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grower, and flowers very freely.
Charles Henderson.—Glowing crimson color, but of dwarf habit, growing about three feet in height,and bearing its immense, compact heads of bloom erect and well above the foliage. The form of the flowers is very fine indeed, well opened and of good substance, standing the sun well.
Egandale.—Without the least hesitation we pronounce this the best of all dark-leaved Cannas for bedding that has yet come under our notice. Flowers are of good size, and borne in
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compact heads, and in such profusion that a bed of them isa perfect mass of color unequaled by any other sort. The co or is a deep currant-red, of a peculiar and pleasing shade, and different from any other.
Paul Marquard.—The individual flowers are large, and the flower
spikes very large, each flower standing out separately by itself. The fiower is as fine asthe finest orchid. The color is a bright salmon, with a carmine tint.
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NEW CARNATIONS.
Price, 10 cents each; the entire set of eight ‘‘Gem’’? Carnations for 60 cts; any four for 30 cts.
Sunrise.—An entirely distinct color, orange ground, striped with crimson, flowers full, double fringed, and of rich color and fragrance, unsurpassed by any variety in its profusion of bloom, and of a strong, vigorous, healthy growth, hitherto unknown in the yellow or orange colors. A variety certain to become a standard sort, as it possesses every good quality.
Secretary Blaine.—Another grand Carnation, with enormous- sized flowers, often measuring three and a half inches in
_ diameter, and at the same time being one of the freest bloom-
- ing Carnations we have ever seen. Ground color of flower the purest white, very handsomely penciled with the richest crimson.
Rose Queen.—One of the most fragrant Carnations we have seen. Color a pure, soft rose, a most continuous bloomer and dis- tinct in color from any other sort offered. Greatly admired by all who have seen it growing here,
Grace Fardon.—This variety has been greatly admired wherever it has been seen for its desirable color, .being a beautiful, pure, rich pink, flowers large size and very freely produced. Plant of grand habit and vigorous growth. It is a superb variety. a :
Alaska.—This beautiful white Carnation is remarkable for itS
extremely vigorous growth, very large flowers, perfect shapes purest white. Indeed, for size and freedom of bloom, purity of color, which is immaculate, sweetness of perfume thatis delicious, vigorous growth, this variety has no equal. The best white by far out of a dozen varieties we have of that color.
Armazindy.—The “Pink of Perfection.” Probably the most beau- tiful Carnation yet introduced, and must become very popu- lar. Flowersare a pure satiny- white, and marked and shaded with rosy-pink, good size, perfect form, never bursts. It is the strongest and sweetest scented Carnation we know. A perfect beauty.
Anna Webb.—The color is of the darkest and most intense vel- vety-crimson maroon, very dark, and at the same time very bright.
Helen Keller.—A most superb Carnation, one that has created a sensation everywhere. The flowers are very finely shaped, and they often measure four and one-half inches in diameter. eas a pure white, with distinct markings of Carnation- red.
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most abundant bloomer. Brilliant dark red, shaded with the richest maroon, fringed petals, nearly every flower being on a long stem. This variety surpassesin richness of color the most . perfect Jacqueminot Roses,
Della Fox. Its coloris almost indescribable. Of a rosy, Orange shade, striped and flaked with carmire, never bursts its calyx, is very free and early flowering, and can always ve cut witha long stem, a most desirable feature in a colored Carnation nowadays. It is very easily grown and sure to bloom.
Silver Spray.— We believe this to be the finest new or old white Carnation in -cultivation. The _ flowers are of the purest white, with petals of great substance, making it one of the best, It willkeep along time whencut. Fragrant and very prod ctive of bloom, and, in all, one of the best pinks for Winter blooming. Abundance.—Flowers very large and perfect in form. Color a bright, rosy pink, with salmon shading when the flowers are fully expanded. Avery healthy grower and remarkably free bloomer. Vlant dwarf, growing about fourteen inches high. This we consider one of the best pink varieties ever offered, and an excellent variety for pot culture. Fairy Priacess.—This is the most beautiful Carna-
tion we know of. The flowers are very large and perfectin shape. The color isa pure snow- white, delicately penciled with bright crimson. Elegantly fringed. A charming variety. Field of Gola.—This is a pure yeilow Carnation. of Strong growth and very profuse fio» ering. There is no stripe at allin it, being a straight out-and-out deep, rich. golden-yellow. without any other color whatever, under any circum- stances. The floretsare large and double, asin Buttercup, and, taken all in all,it is the very best yellow Carnation out.
Yellow Jacket.—The color of the floweris orange, flaked, and is broadly striped with delicate carmine. Very bright and attractive. Very fragrant. It has proved one of the freest bloom- ers within our knowledge, single plants often carrving forty and sixty buds and blossoms at onetime. One of the very best varieties.
Jubilee.—Very dwarf, and of a nice, bushy growth, forcing very long flower stems, each individual flower possessing a stem varying from three to eightinchesin length. Ithas perfectly-formed flowers. Color a rich, bright dazzling scarlet, We unhesitatingly recommend this sort,
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Tuberous- B , Rooted SS, Ofllas
These are among the very handsomest of our Summer blooming plants, flowering throughout the season, and as fine and varied in their colors asthe Geranium familv. They are splendid bedders, delighting in a light soil of woods.earth, very old cow manure and sharp sand. See that the bed is in partial shade, and you will be delighted with the results. In the South, or where they cannot be planted in the shade of a house, a covering of burlap or canvas, some six or eight feet above them, merely to throw off the sun’s rays, will allow them to come to absolute perfection. but they must have plenty of light and air. Do not allow them to become dry, and during hot weather they will take two wateringsaday. When | through flowering they can be dried off, shaken free of earth, wrapped in cotton until February or March, when they may be started again.
SINGLE.—W hite, Yellow, Crimson, Rose, Scarlet. Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents.
DOUBLE.—In the same colors. Price, 40 cents each; three for $1.00.
Flowering Begonias.
Price, 10 cents each; or the set of ten choice sorts for 75 cents. Any three for 26 cents; any six for 50 cents. Easy to flower, exquisite in coloring, and sure to please all who try them.
President Carnot.—The leaves are smooth, long, pointed and prettily blotched. The body of the leaf is a dark green, studded with bright silvery spots. Covered with handsome rosy white flowers. A splendid house Begonia, being of quick growth, and having both handsome flowers and foliage makes it very desirable.
Alba Perfecta Grandiflora.—A Begonia that has never been ~
appreciated as it should be, as it is really elegant, and we doubt if there is a white-flowered variety that equalsit. The foliage resembles Rubra in shape, but is a lighter green, while the flower panicles are much handsomer. A pure white flowering Begonia. Try it.
Argentea Guttata. — Purple-bronze leaves, oblong in shapes silvery markings, and in every way a most beautiful Begonia, White flowers in large bunches. It is splendid for house culture.
Begonia, Bruanti.—The leaves are so e lossy they appear to have been triple varnished, shrubby, bearing sprays of delicate blossoms covering the whole plant.
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FLOWERING BEGONIA,
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIA,
New Begonia, Dewdrop.—In the new Begonia Dewdrop we have the best flowering Begonia ever obtained Its graceful flowers are produced in profusion all during the Summer and Winter. Itisa dwarf, compact growing variety, the foliage is a bright, glossy green, with shell-shaped leaves and stems of light crimson, The blooms are, produced in clusters of from six to eight florets, which are satiny white, with golden yellow stamens, When placed out inthe sun during Summer the color changes toa delicate shade of pink, with crimson stems, making a beautiful contrast. Unlike other Begonias. It is a profuse bloomer. Eighty-seven clusters of flowers have been counted on a single plant.
Rubra.—If you can have but one Begonia, let itbe a Rubra It is so fast growing that it will in a year or two reach the top of your window, sending up heavy, stiff canes an inch in diameter, and rising beside them will grow strong, slender branches, gracefully drooping under heavy waxen leaves
and pendant panicles of coral colored flowers as
large asahand, Medium-sized plants are frequently
seen with more than twenty such panicles at a
time, Among the individual flowers you wall find
three distinct forms growing side by side.
Bertha de Chateaurocher.—Next to Dewdrop this is the ireest flowering Begonia we have. It blooms the year,round, makes a handsome window plant with its beautiful foliage and bright, currant red flowers.
Fuchsoides Coccinea.—Elegant free blooming variety. It resembles Hybrida Multiflora in growth. The flowers are a bright scarlet,
McBethii.—Of the Weltoniensis type, with very deeply indented leaves, which are fine and small. Shrubby in growth and very free flowering, being constant the yearround. A fine Summer bedding plant, if given a light soil and perfect shade. Put it among
in panicles.
Zebrina,— An erect-growing variety, with a beautiful protusion of pendant leaves. Besides its graceful form the leaf is distinguished by its glistening, silvery shading following the leaf, the body being avery dark, velvety green, underside pas color, vein green. Flower pure white. beautiful variety.
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.
One of the most beautiful and striking ornamental- foliaged plants in cultivation, either for culture in large pots or tubs, or for planting out on thelawn. Will
ow in any garden soil, and is of the easiest culture.
hen of full size it stands about five feet high, with immense leaves, often measuring four feet in length by two and a half in breadth. Smooth, of bright green color, beautifully veined and variegated with dark green. The roots should be preserved in dry sand in the cellar dnring Winter, out of danger from frost. Price, three sizes, 10 cents, 26 cents, and 60 cents each. The large size can only be sent by express.
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ELEGANT JASMINES,
Jasmine @racillimum.—Exceedingly florif-
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Grandiflorum.—(Catalonian Jasmine.) From gph, 77. SSK (Nf Ga) WA Ve Be Italy. The flowers are pure white, star- ry wy y Vin \v lice at SN shaped, of exquisite fragrance. Price, 10
cents each.
Maid of Orleans.—In this beautiful Jasmine there are combined some sterling qualities that place it a peer over existing sorts. Easy culture, fine grower, good bloomer, elegant fragrance.and double flowers of chaste and waxy-white appearance. Price, fine plants, 26 cents each. If you only have one Jasmine, let it be this one.
Poetica.—Similar to the Jasmine Grand, ; flowers smaller, but borne on larger spikes. Price, 10 cents each.
Jasmine, Cape.—Well known for its deli- cious fragrance and beauty of its flowers, which are white and double. Price, 15 cents each.
Revolutum.—A yellow-flowered Jasmine, nearly hardy and exquisitely fragrant. Price, 15 cents each.
Grand Duke of Tuscany.—This Jasmine is very easily grown, even simall plants bearing a profusion of very double, cream- white flowers, having a delicious perfume. | It is a magnificent plant, and wiil become ‘-. Sy
- one of the most valuable and popular pot —_, Y y plants when it becomes better known. It Fil can be stored in a dry cellarin Winter. — Price, 25 cents each; strong plants, 60 eT cents each. NG
Confederate Jasmine, Rhyncospermum Jas- minoides.—This makes an elegant hard- wooded climber, or can be trained in bush form, It bears large bunches of pure white flowers, with the most delicious Jas- mine perfume, It is known in the South, where it is hardy, as the Confederate Jas- mine. It will delight all. Price, 26 cents each.
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Queen of Night Cactus.
Decidedly the grandest flowering plant in cultivation, Imag- ine a dozen flowers unfolding with the setting sun their hun- dreds of wax-like petals, encircled by a wreath of gold, incon- tinual motion! Imagine such a flower three feet in circumfer- ence, perfuming the surrounding air with the most delicious fra- grance known! Does it not deserve its royal title? It grows and blooms with the greatest ease, requires absolutely no care, living for months without water, increasing in value yearly. We have the genuine variety, the only one with fragrant flowers twelve to twenty inches across, and can furnish one-year-old plants. Price, by mail, 10 cents each.
Cactus, Case Knife. or Queen of Day.—This elegant Cactus is a fit companion for Queen of Night. The flowers are intense scarlet, and borne in such profusion as to literally cover the plant. The individual flowers are four to six inches in diam- eter. Price, 20 cents each.
Lobster Cactus.—Fine Winter bloomer, beautiful pink flowers. Blooms when quite small. Price, nice plants, 10 cents each.
Cactus, **Triangularis.”,—The monarch ot large-flowered night-
‘blooming Cactus. Cream-colored flowers, a rapid grower and unrivaled in beauty. Price, 30 cents each.
THE THREE FINE CACTI FOR 50 CENTS,
Stapelia Serpentina, or ‘* Star Fish Cactus.’”?—The flowers are the shape of a star fish, of a chrome-yellow color, covered ae “art with brown spots like a serpent’s body, hence its name,
QUEEN OF NIGHT CACTUS. Price, strong plants, 10 cents each.
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' HYDRANGEA MONSTROSA. SPECIAL OFFER.—The seven Hydrangeas, good plants, for 50 cents.
ANGEAS.t-——
New Hydrangea, Stella Fimbriata.—This is the only
double Hydrangea in existence, The individual flowers are pertectly double and resemblein shape small rosettes, a beautiful peach pink in color, very floriferous; flowers of the largest size. It is certainly acharming plant. Price. 15 cents each
New Hydrangea, Monstrosa.—This is by far the best
of all Hydrangeas, the flower being almost dou- ble in size of the older varieties, and its free bloom- ing qualities are unequaled by any plant we know of. The coloris at first a deep, rich pink, gradu- ally changing to almost a snow-white. Blooms have been measured fifteen inches in length by teninchesthrough. It is indeed an enormous and beautiful flower. Price. 15 cents each.
New Japanese Hydrangea, Paniculata Grandiflora.—
A new, very striking and elegant hardy flower- ing shrub, suitable for lawns, recently introduced from Japan. The flowers are pure white, after- wards changing to pink, and are borne in im- mense pyramidal trusses more than a foot long and nearly as much in diameter. It blooms in mid-Summer, and remains in bloom two or three months, It creates a great sensation wherever seen. Is scarce and diffiiculttoobtain. The plant is of bushy and compact growth, attains a height of three to four feet. Perfectly hardy in all parts of the country. Needs no protection. Price. young plants, 20 cents each; extra strong, two-year-old plants for immediate effect, 35 cents each.
Thomas Hogg.—A pure white variety with truss of
flowers measuring fifteen inchesin diameter, The plants, when full grown, attain a height and widih of six feet, Perfectly hardy. One of the finest plants for cemeteries. Price, 10 cents each.
Hydrangea, Otaksa.—A bright, rosy pink, flowers al-
ways perfect, and lasting,when in bloom, three to four months. Try it. Price, 10 cents each,
Hortensis.—The old favorite variety. Pink flowers,
changing to blue in soils containing iron. Price, 10 cents each.
New Hydrangea, Red-branched.—(Ramis Pictus.) A
valuable addition to the list of Hydrangeas, with dark red branches that brighten to a Clear crim- son color as they near the flower trusses, The plant is of robust habit, and produces freely im- mense heads of deep. rose-colorcd flowers. A novelty of sterling merit that is sure to become very popular, This is by all edds the prettiest Hydrangea. Price, 10 cents each.
CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE.
Hardy everywhere. A vine which for permanent effect, and for perfect hardiness cannot be excelled. Pale purple flowers and scarlet berries are constantly appearing from early Spring till late in the Fall. Price, 15 cents each; two for 25 cents; five f.r
50 cents.
Notrz.—Do not confound this with the old sort.
CLEMATIS.
These are charming vines that are perfectly hardy, and are too weil known to need description. Our roots are extra strong, and will give great satisfaction. Blooming this Summer if planted
early.
Duchess of Edinburg.—This is, without doubt, the best of the dou-
ble whites. lt is very free flowering and Price, 50 cents each.
very fragrant.
JzcKmanii.—From four to six inches in diameter, intense violet- purple, with a rich, velvety appearance, and distinctly veined.
The best. Price, 50 cents each.
Languinosa Candida.—The flowers are large, six to nine inches
in diameter, almost pure white. One of the cents each. : r Kermisenus Rubra.—This beautiful Clematis
best. Price, 5v
is much sought
after, butis very scarce. Thecolor isa bright, rosy-red,«n- tirely distinct from any other sort. A persistent bloomer:1.d
strong grower, with large flowers. should try it. Price, 50 cents each.
grand variety. You
SPECIAL OFFER.—The four distinct kinds of Clematis
for $175. 4 He te OM GENISTA CANARIENSIS.
(Fountain of Gold.)
This beautiful plant well deserves the great popularity it has gained inthe pasttwo years. The drooping branches are cov- ered with delicate, sage-green foliage, and every twig is tipped with along raceme of exquisite, pea-shaped blossoms of a pure canary color, almost hiding the foliage, and suggesting the name “Hountain of Gold.” A fine companion for *Swainsonia Alba.”
Price, 20 ccuts each.
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.
(Australian Silk Tree.)
A splendid decorative plant, much quicker growing than a Palm,and very effective, with its long, drooping, silky foliage, deeply cut, like a large, growing Fern, or a pinnated-leaved Palm. No window is complete without it. It is very easy to
manage. Be sure and try it for your window. celled. Price, 1u cents each; three for 26 cents.
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ARECA LUTESCENS,
The following is a select Jist of rare and handsome varieties,
NotTicre —It may not resemble the illustration given,as they do not show their character leaves until the second year, so that when you get your Palm plants and see long, narrow leaves instead of the character leaves, as shown in the illustration, do not think that the wrong kind has been sent you.
A GREAT BARGAIN.—Four choice Palms, our selection, for 50c. Areca Lutescens,—A most elegant Palm. One of the best for
general decorative purposes, easily grown, useful in every § stage of growth, fine color, graceful habit,and pleases all. :
Price, 25 cents each; fine large plants, $1.00 to $2.00 each.
Washingtonia Filifera——A beautiful Palm is one of the finest ad- ditions that can be made to any collection of plants, but the high prices of the best varieties have prevented most people from possessing one. Then, again,there are but few of the best sorts which succeed well with ordinary window culture. It is, therefore, with pleasure that we are now able to offer one of the most beautiful sorts in existence,and one that is hardy and robust enough to succeed anywhere, at a price which brings it within reach of all. All Palais of the fan- leaved sorts have, when young, leaves of a long, narrow
shape, developing the round, fan-shaped ones as they grow
older. Therefore, when you get your plant and see long leaves instead of round ones, do not think that a wrong sort has been sent you. Price, 10 cents each; three for 25 cents; strong plants, 50 cents each.
Cocos Weddeliana.— Undoubtedly the most graceful Palm yet in- troduced to ourcollection. The stem is slender, leaves long and very beautifully arched, leaflets or pinne very fine, deep green above, white below. Price, 60 cents each.
Oredoxia Regia.—(Aoyal Palm.) This favorite Palm is beautiful in all stages of growth. No plant is more easily grown, and none more.tenacious of life, enduring the dust, the cold and heat from open windows and gas-heated air of our dwellings. The demand for this particular kind is perhaps five times that of.any-other. Leaves large, fan-shaped, of a cheerful green color, plant of hardy constitution, and adapted to all decora- tive purposes, within or without doors. Price, 25 cents each; fine large plants, 60 cents to $2.00 each.
Seaforthia Elegans.—A most graceful Palm,eminently adapted for decorating greenhouse and garden. Makesa fine window plant. Leaves long, gracefully arched, dark-green, and the whole plant is perfectly smooth. Price, 26 cents each; fine plants, $1.00 to $2.00 each.
Kentia Fosteriana,—This is one of the finest pot plants imagina- ble, and the easiest to grow of any of the Palm family. Be- ing almost hardy, it is not injured by slight changes in tem- perature, and its stiff, glossy leaves enable it to stand the dry, hot air of the living room without injury. The leaves are a deep, glossy-green, fan-shaped, split deeply into segments. This is, without exception, the most hardy of its class. Very graceful for table decoration. Scarcely equaled. Price, 60 cents each; strong plants, $1.00 to $2.00 each.
Latania Barbonica.—The well known Fan Palm. This is one of the most exquisitely graceful among Palms. Its wide-spread- ing, gracefully arching leaves are elegant and effective for apartment decoration. It isconsidered the handsomest and most valuable of all the palms. Price, 26 cents each; fine large plants, $1.00 to $2.00 each.
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GLADIOLI.
Price, 10 cents each; or the sét of six for 50 cents.
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La Candeur.—Large flowers of purest white, lightly striped with carmine-violet, ‘the nearest approach to a pure white.
Romulus.—A very brilliant, glossy, dark red, large, broad, white line on lower petals, with a pure white blotch.
Rio Leopold.—Blush-rose, slightly suffused orange, and shaded currant-red, white blotch.
Isaac Buchanan.—Beautiful canary-yellow, on a splendid spike of large flowers. The best yellow.
Cleopatra.—Soft lilac. the lower petals of a darker hue, suffused violet-purple, feathered and blotched.
Charles Dickens.— Delicate rose, tinted with buff, and flamed and striped carmine-rose.
FINE NAMED GLADIOLI.
Price, 8 cents each; six for 40 cents. The entire set of fourteen for 75 cents.
Angele.— White; showy and effective.
Barnard de Jessieu.— Violet, shaded cherry and purple, blotch on white ground.
Canarii. - A light yellow, streaked with rose on the lower petals.
Ceres.—Pure white, spotted purplish-rose.
Conde.—Light orange-red, white blotch, feathered carmine.
Ida.— White. ground, slightly tinted rose, flamed carmine-rose, lower petals light yellow.
Jean d’Arc.— White, tinged with rose, streaked carmine.
John Bull.— White, tinged with sulphur.
Laura.—Light orange-red, flamed carmine, white blotch,
Le Poussin.—A light red, white blotch, beautiful.
Madame Monneret —A delicate, lovely pink, with a white stripe in the center of each petal, carmine blotch.
Marie Dumortier.— White, streaked rose, violet-purple blotch,
Stella.— White, tinged yellow and rose, flamed carmine,.
Thunberg.—Light orange, shaded cherry, white blotch.
The entire set of named Gladioli, twenty sorts, including new set, for $1.00.
PRIMULA OBCONICA.
This is a charming new plant for Winter. In fact, we know of none thatis better adapted to home culture than this one, [t is not susceptible to changes of temperature that most plants are subject to. It bears its delicate sprays of bloom of a delicate pink Pe white in the greatest profusion. It is certainly elegant, Price, 15 cents each.
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DAHLIAS®S
Tife set of thirteen best ‘Fancy Dahlias.’’ Price. 20 cents each, except where noted; or the entire set for $2.00.
DAHLIA, SNOWBALL.
New Dahlia, Snowball.—We take pride in offering to our patrons this pure snow-white Dahlia. A splendid bleomer and large flowers, resembling giant snowballs. Price, for strong roots, 35 cents each.
Wacht am Rhein.—Richest maroon.
Guiding Star.—Pure white and of exquisite shape. Flora.—Deep purple, shaded lilac,
Fanny Purchase.—A fine, pure yellow.
Fascination.—A deep, rosy-lilac.
Nom Pedro.—Scarlet, tipped white.
Deutsches Turnergrass.—Crimson-scarlet, edged with white.
Deutscher Goldmeteor.—A golden-yellow, with a broad, crimson’
margin.
Duchess de Cambridge.—Blush, tipped and edged with dark purple, fine form.
Crimson King.—A rich, glowing crimson.
Butterfly.—Orange, tipped with scarlet.
Amazement,— Yellow, striped crimson.
Hardy Perennial Phlox. =~
The new French varieties all carry very fine, distinct, pure colors in great trusses, many of them beautifully shaded and marked with very distinct, clear, bright eyes. They require no care but dividing and resetting every second year. Their vigorous xrowth and freedom of bloom make them very useful plants, while they are unexcelled in beauty. The improvement made in
this beautiful class of plants is perhaps more marked than in:
any other section of the hardy herbaceous family. Instead of the
thin flowers, which were limited to lilac and white colors, we |
now have gorgeous flowers, combining all the different tints of rose, Carmine, red and purple, to say nothing of the pure whites and salmon, with their distinct eyes. Perfectly hardy every- where. Price, 10 cents each; the set of seven for 60 cents. No farther discount on this offer.
Triumph de Twickle.—A rosy-magenta. .
Sir E. Landseer.—Brilliant, dark crimson, Large, fine flower. Princess de Furstenburg.— White, with carmine eye.
Stansted Rival.—Rose-pink, dark, crimson rays,
Lothair.—A brilliant salmon-rose. :
Flora MceNab.—Pure white and free. Phlox, Cross of Honor.—A beautiful light rose color, striped pure
white. An excellent flower.
The Chinese Lantern Pliant
‘*Physalis Francheti,’”’ or Giant Winter Cherry.
Without doubt this is decidedly the most attractive and valu- able hardy ornamental plant introduced in many years, It isa novelty of sterling merit, introduced from Japan by the well- known English horticulturist, Mr. James H. Veitch, a fact alone which is sufficient guarantee of its excellence. It is a gigantic species of the showy Winter Cherry, and is of the easiest pos- sible culture, It is of sturdy, upright habit, and grows about one and one-half feet high, is perfectly hardy, and will stand out- doors over Winter, but its beauty may be more appreciated by growing in pots or boxes outdoors. In the Spring it can be planted in the open ground. It blooms early and produces the
' first season a large number of balloon-like husks three to three
and a half inches across. The husks first appear light green, then gradually change to bright yellow, and finally to. orange-
_scarlet. At this period of growth they strongly resemble mini
ature Chinese lanterns when lighted; hencethe name. The effect of the ripened husks among the bright green foliage is singu- larly striking. In the husks or lanterns a fruit is borne, much like a Winter Cherry or husk Tomato, except that the color isa deep ruby-red, and is in every way superior tothe Winter Cherry, either for cooking, preserving or eating raw. The branches covered with husks are used with splendid effect as parlor orna- ments, and for Christmas tree decorations, retaining their life- — like appearance for nearly a year. They make an mansnay elegant appearance when arrayed in tall vases together wit dried grasses. Forall ornamental purposes this is an exceedingly valuable novelty, and will give the best of satisfaction. Asa Winter-blooming pot plant of great beauty it will be hard to find itsequal. It has received a first-class certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society of England, also an award of merit, The leading English horticultural journals speak of it in most glow- ing terms. It is an elegant hardy ornamental plant, of more than ordinary worth, and should become immensely popular. To get the best effect, place several plants in a large pot, box or vase. Price, 15 cents each; two for 25 cents.
Manettia Bicolor.
The most wonderful new vine or plant that has yet been proe duced. It blooms in Winter as well as Summer. It is both a rapid and beautifulclimber. The flowers are from an inch to an inch and a half in length, of a most intense bright scarlet, shad- ing into flame, tipped with the deepest golden yellow, and cove ered with a thick scarlet moss.. The blossoms remain on the plants for weeks before falling. Has our highest commendae tion. Send to us and get the genuine. Wecan usually send them in bloom. Price, fine plants, 10 cents each.
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AZALEA INDICA.
AZALEA INDICA.
One of the most gorgeous blooming families, together with the showiest of all greenhouse plants. The colors of the flower vary from the purest white to the deepest crimson in untold variations. The soil should always be packed hard when transplanted. Suc- cess depends, however, on the degree of moisture in the atmos- phere in which they live. We have a number of the best flower- Ing sorts that will flower finely this coming Winter, both double and single flowered,in any color desired. The plants we offer are magnificent specimens, the finest you have ever seen, and all will bloom this vear. Price, 60 cents each; fine, large plants, three years old, 75 cents each.
N. B.—Be sure-and try our Azaleas. They will not disappoint vou. In ordering name the color you wish. e can furnish them in the following colors: White, pink, crimson, salmon, rosy- lilac, and white striped with crimson.
Sanseveria Zealanica.
A new decorative plant of great beauty and value. A _ beautiful ‘ pam splendidly adapted for the i £ ecoration of drawing rooms and oh halls, as it stands drouth and dust withimpunity, and requires scarces ly any water. Theleaves grow to Tt the length of three or four feet, oat and are beautifully striped cross- wise, with broad, white variega- tions on a dark-green ground. It isarare and beautiful plant, which should be abundantly grown for
sf" When youconsider thatit can be placed in any positionin any room and do well, its great usefulness is at once apparent. It has a singu- lar beauty for decorative purposes
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and is useful both Winter and Summer. Though grown mainly for the beauty of its foliage, it is by no means an insignificant flow- ering plant, during May and June, sending up great plume-like spikes a foot or more in length. The flowers are
narrow petals, which recurve gracefully, and are of a creamy- white color. Itis difficult to find a more unique or ornamental plant than this, especially when it is in bloom. These are beauties. Price, fine plants, 10 cents each; large strong plants, 20 cents each.
ANTANAS %« Or Shrubby Verbenas, =~
The brilliant colors, robust growth and profus@blooming habit of the Lantana render it one of the finest bedding plants we grow. The flowers embrace all of the most delicate shades of orange, sulphur, creamy-white, etc., changing from one distinct color to another as they increase in age and development. The varieties we have give a wide range of color, and include the most distinct and profuse varieties. Price, 8 cents each; six, our selection, for 40 cents.
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ANTIGONUM LEPTOPHUS,
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ANTIGONUM.
A splendid climbing plant from Central Mexico, producing rose-colored flowers in racemes two feet long. The profusion of bloom 1s such as to give the resemblance of Roses at a distance, hence its name, Rosa de Montana, or Mountain Kose. Described by the discoverer as the most beautiful climber he had ever be- held, This is moderately hardy, with protection. Will live out over Winter anywhere in the South. ‘Lhe vines are killed to the ground by frost, but it quickly shoots upin the Spring and de- velopsits flowers from June until frost. This 1s one of the most lovely vines. One of our customers in Texas says in her Fall
order that every lady who saw her vine in bloom wanted one, She says no one can describe its beauty. Thisis, without doubt, the finest climbing vine grown. Try it. Price, 10 cents each; three for 26 cents.
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Our Emperor Pansies are the best the worid produces, They combine the choicest large-flowered sorts, both of European and American growers. It has been our aim to make this the finest strain of this favorite flower in existence. Price, 36 cents per dozen; $2.60 per hundred. Seed of the Emperor Pansies, 10 cents per packet.
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Price, postpaid by mail, 5 cents each; twenty-five for $1.00 By
“SUN-PROOF” COLLECTION OF BEDDING COLEUS.
express, at purchaser's expense, thirtyjive fine sorts for Fi-00. In
large quantities for bedding in colors, $2.60 per one hnndred, by
express at purchaser's expense.
Autumn Glow.—Has all the beautiful tints of Autumn leaves.
Bronze Queen.—A deep bronze, with a fine yellow edge.
Black Bird.—Very dark, with reddish cast.
Butterfly.—A crimson-bronze, old gold and green.
Bizarre.—Crimson center, edged with green and gold.
Beauty.—A crimson-bronze, with green edge.
Chicago Bedder.—Green and gold. An excellent bedder.
Dora Clapp —Crimson center, with bronze and green edge.
Empress of India.—Crimson, with a golden edge.
Fire Brand.—A fine bedder. Dark crimson, shaded garnet.
¥ire Crest.—The foliage is a bright carmine-crimson shade, the edge is slightly marked with golden-yellow.
Golden Bedder.—Deep goiden-yellow. A fine bedder.
Golden Verschafeltii.—This ranks first in the yellow varieties.
Hero.—A deep, jet black.
Hiawatha.—Bronze and yellow, spotted.
Progress.—A beautifully mottied red, green and bronze,
Retta Kirkpatrick.—A bright green, with large, deep, yellow center.
Setting Sun.—Crimson, witb brightest golden-edge.
Verschafeltii.—A rich, velvety-crimson. The best bedder,
Yeddo.—The color is a deep golden-yellow, splotched with a bright green.
And thirty others of the most elegant sorts saved from icn thousand seedlings.
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Nothing to compare to them, If
selection ts left to us, we make no discrimination, lecause they are all new,b:t all goat the same price. : : ?
CYCLAMEN, or PERSIAN VIOLET.
CYCLAMEN.
There is nc more ornamental plant for greenhouse or parlor culture than the Cyclamen. It grows readily, blossoms freely, and remains a long time in flower. The soil should be equal parts of turfy loam,leaf mould and silver sand. Putin potsthree times the diameter of the bulb,in October. Keep them in acool, light place, watering lightly until growth begins. Then water treely and give plenty of light and air. On the approach of cold weather remove to a warmer situation, the parlor or greenhouse, but keep near the light. The whole secret of growing Cycla- mens to perfection is light, air and low temperature.
Cyclamen, Persicum.—The colors are usually white, tipped at the base with rosy-purple. Price, 10 cents each.
Cyclamen, Persicum Giganteum.—This is a decided improvement |
over the old variety, being of more robust habit and stronger grower. Produces flowers on short, stout stems, and of im- mense size, often measuring, on well-grown bulbs, two inch- es in diameter. The foliage is also beautiful. Price, good bulbs, 20 cents each.
APIOS TUBEROSA,
OR THE TUBEROUS-ROOTED WISTERIA,
A valuable hardy, tuberous-rooted climber, closely resembiing the common Wisteria in vine and foliage, and having clusters of rich, deep purple flowers, which have a strong, delicious violet frayrance. Plant the bulb near a trellis, fence, tree, orany place where you may wishaclimber. It blooms profusely. The bulbs are perfectly hardy, and should not be taken up over Winter. It is sure luv give satisfaction, Price, 10 cents each; three for 26 cents.
‘| LINUM TRIGYNUM.
A Winter-blooming piant of great beauty, producing in the greatest profusion very large and very showy blooms of a bright yellow color. The plant is acomplete mass of bloom for a long time during Winter, and is one of the most beautiful Winter- bloomers it is possible to have. The flowers are about the size of a Morning Glorv, and no matter how small the plant is it will bloom profusely. Price, 10 cents each.
RIVINA HUMILIS.
A beautiful little plant with racemes of small, white flowers followed by scarlet berries. In bloom and fruit the entire year. One of the prettiest plants we have in our greenhouses. Very showy. Price, 10 cents each.
- © CYPERUS ALTERNAFOLIUS,
This is a p'ant of the easiest culture, and a large specimen Is as handsome as a Palm for decoration. It makes a handsome pot plant, or can be used in baskets or vases, making a charming effect. It will grow luxuriantly in water,and is, therefore, indis- pensable for aquariums or fountains.” Try it. Itisa handsome. easy-growing pant. Price, 10«cnts each; three for 26 cents.
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“TRIUMPH ” EE COLLECTION \OF
PUCHSIAS.
Price, 8 cents each; four for 25 cents; or the sixteen Fuchsias for 85 cents,
Any nine varieties for 50 cents,
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N-w Double Perpetual-Fiowering, Weeping Fuchsia, Storm King. —This grand plant is of the most beautiful weeping habit. The branches, drooping as they do,lend the plant a charm- ing grace which is rarely found. The buds, fortwo weeks betore they expand, are balls of glowing scarlet-crimson. The flowers continue to grow larger and larger after they expand The sepals are of the same glowing scarlet-crimson as the buds, while the large double corolla is of a delicate waxy whiteness, elegantly penciled with a deep and bright crimson. Its flowering qualities aré most remarkable, for it is never out of*bloom when it is in a healthy condition.
S. res.—Color of sepals a bright coral-red, corolla violet
See oine-red. One ce the most beautiful and distinct of the Fuchsias.
y ule.—A superb double variety, a fine, straight grower,
Bera tacts of Sood shape color of tube and sepals dark red, co- rolla violet, striped with rose.
Champion of the World.—Large, double flowers, well reflexed, and of a most beautiful coral-red, corolla most intense bright, dark purple.
Bland’s New Striped.—The tube and sepals are a glowing crim- son, corolla a rich, plum-colored purple, regularly and dis- tinctly striped red rose.
King of Fuchsias, Phenomenal.—The flowers are of enormous proportions, being very double, very broad, and of great sub- stance, well reflexed, of a beautiful coral-red, corolla an in- tense bright sky blue. Thisis without comparison as a nov- elty. The largest Fuchsia grown.
Admiral Courbet.—A beautiful sort, with enormous double flow- ‘ers, Corolla a peculiar shade of deep violet, tube and sepals abnght red, A splendid variety.
Esmere'ds.—One of the grandest and most distinct varieties. Tube 1s short, sepals brilliant red, corolla very large and brilliant, color a beautiful lilac, changing to a clear rose,
FUCHSIA, WHITE GIANT.
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New Double White Fuchsia, White Giamt.—The largest and best white Fuchsia grown. Fine form, very double. Colora pure white. This is a better grower than Storm King, and superior to that variety,orin fact, any of the white Fuchsias. We find it to be an excellent Winter-bloomer, It gives us much pleasure to offer this grand Fuchsia.
Rosain’s Patrie.—A splendid white variety, in the style of that tine variety, Col. Dominie. A wonderfully free bloomer and quite early. Tube and sepals rosy-carmine, corolla of the purest white,
General Roberts.—A remarkable, beautiful variety of drooping habit. The blooms are from four to five inches in Jength, horne in large clusters, singie corolla, of a rich plum color, tube and sepals crimson.
President F. G@unther.—A grand sort, with large, double flow- ers, the sepals delicate carmine. Thecorollais a brightlilac, darkened with violet. A beautiful and fine variety.
Jules Monge.—New, Lovely sky blue,double corolla, banded . with scarlet.
Jupiter.—New. One of the prettiest of all Fuchsias. Large, double flowers, of a clear magenta, with dark crimson veins. Don’t fail to try it.
Monsieur Thibaut.—A splendid variety with large, handsome foliage of a delightful green tint. The foliage alone would make it worthy of cultivation. The flowers are single, of unusual size, sepals dark red, corolla ruse-vermilion, tinted violet,
Black Prince.— This is, without question, the very finest Fuchsia grown for the amateur to cultivate. It makesa shapely bush, is robust in growth, free from disease and insects, and is prob- ably the freestin blooming. We have seen specimen plants six feet in height and four feet across loaded with thousands of its bright buds and blossoms of a beautiful waxy carmine or pink color, Certainly a plant of easy culture,
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' This valuable and distinct variety of the Orange family is a dwarf, compact grower, with glossy, deep green foliage, which has a decided odor of the Orange trees of Florida, and is exceed- ingly floriferous, producing a wonderful profusion of pure white flowers of the most delicious fragrance, identical with the much sought for blooms of Southern Orange groves. Otaheite fruits immediately after flowering, bearing fruit about one-half the size of the ordinary Orange, retaining in a marked degree its sweetness, This unique Orange cannot be equalled as a Winter blooming pot plant for house culture, Requires but little sun- light, and flowers and fruits when but twelve to fifteen inches high. As a p>t plant this lovely dwarf Orange is one of the most novel and beautiful that can be grown. With acouple of plants of it you can have an abundance of the far-famed delicate and fragrant Orange blossoms. We have grown a large stock of clean, vigorous plants that will bloom and fruit at once, of this beautiful Orange,and commend it to our friends as a novelty of sterling worth and merit. Price, good plants, 10 cents each; large, strong plants, to bloom and bear profusely at once, 26 to 40 cents each, according to size.
_FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS. oe
.These plants are especially va uable for decorating conserva- tories, window-boxes, and as specimen plants. They are mag- nificent planted in beds outdoors, nothing being more showy, The brilliant cardinal-red, cream-pick, white, and various shades
“of green that are displayed inthe veinings and blotches of the leavescannot be obtained ““inany other class of plants. For arranging floral baskets or table decorations they are quite as handsome asany flower. We have a fine collection of first-class, distinct, brill- iantly marked varieties. Price, well-dried extra large bulbs, our selection of sorts, 35 cents each; three for $1.00. TZ%ese are the jinest bulbs you ever saw of Fancy Caladiums.
HELIANTHUS (Hardy Sunflower),
This fine plant will live through our North- ern Winters with protection, or can be win- tered in the cellar. Height three to four feet, and bears a profusion of perfectly dou-
bie, bright golden flowers, about the size and form of a nice. Dahlia, for which it is some- times mistaken. One of «the really good 4% things which should be in every garden. fqy Price, 10 cents each, f
LILY OF THE VALLEY. xX’
The Lily of the Valley is one of those delicate, sweet little flowers that not only easily win our love, but keep it forever. -Put four or five or half a dozen of the pips or bulbs in a pot, and in about four or five . weeksthey wiil flower. In the Spring trans- fer them to the garden. Price, fine pips, & cents each; 40 cents per dozen.
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PARIS DAISIES, or Marguerites, % 3€
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New Paris Daisy, Mad. Gailbert.—This is one of the finest new plants that has ever been introduced, Nothing can be imagined that is finer. All know the old varieties of Paris Daisies. This new variety blooms constantly and will pro- duce ten blooms to the old variety’s one. Nothing is so airy and graceful as these blossoms of large, white pet7ls, show- ing a yellow disk. Price, 16 cents each; four for 50 cents.
New Paris Daisy, Etoile de Or.—The new yellow Paris Daisy, similar to the above, but arich goldencolor. Thetwo va- rieties go handsomely together, Price, 15 cents each; four for 50 cents. The two varieties for 25 cents.
LILY OF THE VALLEY,
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Calla Lilies, alla LUles, New Dwarf Kver-blooming Calla Lily.—T%e most wonderful of ail giants. \t is our good fortune to have come jnto possession _ of this most valuable of all Callas, The following facts will ',,, COBvince any one of its great superiority over the old sort: ’, [tis of dwarf habit, and does not grow tall and scraggy hike the old variety, but is compact, with a great abundance of _ lustrous dark-green foliage. It is a true ever-bloomer, its flowers appearing in great abundance both Summer and Win- , , tr. when grown in pots, or it will bloom profusely all Sum- _, ,.mer long in the open ground, and being potted in September will continue blooming without intermission all Winter. The _ Same, plant will grow and bloom for years without once _ easing, and the quantity of bloom which a good plant will produce is astonishing, “It1s estimated that six plants of the old sort will not produce so many flowers in the course ot a _ year as will one plant of this new dwarf variety, A large _ pliant is hardly ever without one or more flowers, and its *. dwarf, compact habit makes a much more desirable pot plant _ than the old variety. Its flowers are large size and snow. . , white in color, All in all, it is one of the most desirable reais plants we have ever offered. Price, buds of blooming size. 0 cents each; extra large size, 75 cents each. —
The. Black Calla.—The introducer says. **Its flowers are enor
» .mous,fully a footin length, Color a clear. coal black. so ‘n tense. that it really shows a brilliancy,and as may well be
+. wimagined, it is a flower of most striking oddity and beauty. »; .»The bulbs are large, and should be potted in the Fall and .icy¢ When growth commences setin a window. After blooming, -tvwthe foliage will die down,and the bulb should be kept dry .>{.for replantingin the Fall. {t is a native of the Holy Lard. ;:1 Treatthe same as for White Calla Lily.” This is a very beautiful Lily. We have flowered tt extensively [tts coal a) black, andisa great curiosity. It is very scarce. Price of
wit large flowering bulbs, 50 cents each.
Calla Richardia.— (Spotted Calla.) A plant with beautifu., spot ted leaves, It flowers abundantly during the Summer months, ‘ when planted out.in the open border, The flowers are shaped
: « like those of a Calla,and are pure white, shaded with violet » «*4nside, ._Keep dry in Winter, and start in the Spring like a
‘'*\ Dahia, The plant belongs tothe same order as Calla Eth
'-oprca. Price, blooming bulbs, 25 cents each.
‘Calla’ Ethiopica.—(Zgyptian Lily., This ia the well-known Egyptian Lily, or‘Lily of the Nile, with large, white flowers,
*¥5 “broad foliage, and it will prosper under very adverse.circum stances. If you want large Callas send to us, as we are headquarters for,them. We havethree sizes. Price, small
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No class of plants capable of being cultivated out of doors possesses so many charms as the Lily. Rich and varied in col- or, profuse in variety, and of delicious fragrance, they are per- fectly hardy and of the easiest culture, and no garden should be without a few of the best sorts,
Speciosa Rubrum.—A beautiful bright rose. spotted with a dark velvety-crimson. Price, 25 cents each; five for $1.00-
Tigrinum Flora Plena.—Bright orange. spotted black, and very double. Price, 26 cents each; five for $1.00. F
Candidum.—The well-known hardy garden Lily Snow-white, fragrant blossoms, One of the best, and an established fa.. vorite. Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents.. ;
Harrisit.—( The Bermuda, or Easter Lily.) Pot and treat the same as for Hyacinths. Each bulb will give from six to twelve flowers. In many cases many more,.” And not content with that effort, tt often throws up a second stalk bearing flowers, thus coutinuing its season of beauty. The flowers are fully-six inches in length, of the purest white, and of the most delicious fragrance, Price, fine bulbs, 20 cents each: three for 50 cents. id ee es
Lilium Auratum.—(Golden-rayed Queen of Lilies.) This is the grandest Lily grown, and a never-failing delight. Wetake pleasure in showing it to people who have never seen it. It seldom fails to create a sensation, The perfume is exquisite —light, yet penetrating. Magnificent by daylight, but by moonlight a pase oa plant, carrying five or more blooms, is simply indescribably beautiful. It is also known as the
Gold-banded Lily from Japan.” Price, 25 cents each; five
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ABUTILON.—Chinese Bell Flower. Price, 8 cents each; four for 25 cents
Shower of Gold.—A beautiful dwarf-growing variety, the whole plant being covered with a profusion of beautiful golden- yellow blossoms. i
Souvenir de Bonne.—New One of the most valuable novelties of recent years. Totaily distinct. Strong grower. Leaves beautiful green, regularly banded with gold, flower stem eight to nine inches long,bloom very large and bright or- ange-red in color. A beautiful decorative plant, of fine tree shape. fereey ;
Robert George.—A free and continuous bloomer: Flowers are broad, their iarge, overlapping petals incurved, color orange, veined with crimson.
Thompsonii Plena.—New, Perfectly double flowers that resem- ble in form a double Hollyhock. Color a rich, deep\orange, shaded and streaked with crimson. Foliage variegated.
Splendens.—A beautiful velvet-crimson. /
Searlet Gem.—A rich, bright scarlet.
Madame Chobert.— Very dwarf grower. Aclear pink shade,
Snow Storm.—Pure white flowers and bloom freely ' Dwarf.
Eclipse.—~—This is an elegant foliage plant, and one of the pretti- est we know. It is new,and the flowers, which are produced in profusion, set the plant off to good advantage.
OLEA FRAGRANS, or TEA OLIVE. ©
One of the most desirable flowering shrubs of Southern ,gar- dens, and also a-favorite house plant in the North.. Hus deep green foliage similar to the Camellia. The white flowers, al though small, areproduced in great profusion, and emit the most pleasing’ fragrance.: It has been well said that each indiyidual bloom has, more: sweetness, than the most fragrant Lily. The blooming period begins in the Fall and lasts for several months, It is of easy culture, and especially desirable as a window plant. Nice plants. Ten to fifteen inches high. Price, 40 cents each.
CHINESE PRIMROSE.
Few house plants afford better satisfaction than this, ‘It re- quires to be kept cool,a north window suiting it best. Care should be taken in watering that ne water gets on the buds, as it causes them to decay, In the Summer they can be turned out into a shady border, The piants we offer are fine, and the colors will please. We have them in white, pink, red, crimson, striped and blue. Price, 10 cents each.
PEPEROMIAS.
Peperomia Metallica.—The “New Bronze Leaf Peperomia.” Ttuly a beautiful pot plant, and fine as a bracket or bay win- dow ornament. Price, 15 cents each.
Peperomia, Maculosa.—The leaves are distinctly variegated white and green,and have the appearance of being powdered with frosted Silver. .Price, 15 cents each. Of
THE TWO PEPEROMIAS FOR 25 CENTS;
CLERODENDRON BALFOURI.
A rapid-growing climber of great beauty. It can also be
‘trained in bush form. The flowers, which are of.a bright scar-
let, are encased by a bag-like calyx of pure white, the trusses, or panicles, of flowers are upwards of six inches 1n length,and when
| trained tipon trellises and hanging down have a rich and elegant
appearatice. Continually in bloom. A very satisfactory house olane Price, 10 cents each.
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Pittisporum Tobira. | Moon Flowers_ou
The Hardy Day-Blooming Moon Flower, Ipomes Pandurata.—This is one of the most rampant growing vines in cultivation, hav- ing a large tuberous root that is perfectly hardy in Minnesota and Canada, The flowers, which are very large, are a pure, satiny-white, with a pinkish-purple throat, shading off deeper in thetube. The flowers are usually four inches in diameter — sometimes attain a diameter of five or even six inches, They are produced in large clusters and in the greatest profusion from June to October. A strong plant will give more than one thousand beautiful flowers daily for months ata time, being well distributed over the plant from near the base to the top, forming usually one of the grandest floral displays ever seen in any country. The root penetrates the earth so deep that it is not seriously affected by drouth or unfavorable
weather conditions. Price, 20 cents each: three for 60 cents. | | |
Blue Moon Flower, Ipomea Learii.—This makes a splendid com- panion plant to the white *\Moon Flower” Itis equally rapid in growth and as free blooming as the white variety, although blooming in the morning and dull days. The flowers are the most intense blue, with reddish-purple rays, and are six inches across. There is nothing of its color that exceeds in richness the flowers of Ipomea Learii. Culture is the same as for the “Moon Flower.’? Price, 10 cents each.
The True Ever-Blooming Moon Flower, Ipomes Grandifiora.—We have the true variety that bloomsconstantly. If planted out | in rich ground, in a situation where it has full exposure tc the sun, it will attain a height (if given a wire or string to twine on) of forty feet by October1 Se blooming abundantly the entire season. It is called “Moon Flower” from its rare peculiarity of blooming best at night,although it also expands its flowers in dull days. Flowers are pure white, from five to six inches in diameter, emitting a rich, Jasmine-like odor at night. The **Moon Flower’? is a tender plant, but it can easily be kept in the house over Winter. It roots easily from slips, so that no N attempt should be made to lift iarge plants. Price of the WARS true **Moon Flower,”’ 10 cents each; three for 26 cents. ‘ NN \ | {pome@s Palmato.—(Mexican Moon Flower.) This 1s a tuberous \\ Si \¥ a es PY rooted vine. with large palmate foliage and perennial root that increases 1n size from yearto year. The vine climbs to
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RS a height of 15 to 20 feet, = Bees bee eee eens oi : rosy-pink flowers three and a half inches in diameter, Plants An elegant hard-wooded shrub. Hardy in the South. Makes Bie from June until frost. The roots require protection in
handsome specimens, growing into a small tree in a few years It bears small, white flowers in large bracts, or heads, which are so delicious in fragrance as to remind one of orange blossoms. Price, fine plants, 25 cents each.
Winter itike Dahlias. We usually xeep them under the benches in the greenhouse. Price, 20 cents each.
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BOUR“BEAUTIFUL VIOLETS
Of all delightful perfumes that of Violets is the most delicate and pleasant, and places the modest little blue flowers among our greatest favorites. Violets grow and bloom during the fe 2 inte with no trouble whatever, if given a cool situation, but will not succeed in « warm place. The following four sorts are the best of all the violets, and are all distinct in colox.
Lady Hume Campbell.—This is the finest of all double blue Violets [tis sim ly won- derful the number of beautiful flowers it produces. In color a1ovely shade of the richest intense blue. Charming contrast with the white variety. Price, 15c. each.
New Violet, California.—This beautiful single-flowered Violet has created a decided sensation. It was raised in California, where itis cul- tivated bythe hundreds of acres for cut flowers. Buyers prefer it to all others. Itis entirelv hardy and of the richest dark blue; very fragrant. Price, 16c. each.
New Double White Perpetual Flowering Violet, Swanley White, or Queen of ragrance.—Of all the white Vio- lets this is the best, either for pot culture in the house or bedded out, In pots it grows tuxuriantly, and is loaded with flowers, It is not an uncommon sight to see as many as fifty large flowers open at once, pre- senting a beautiful sight, tneir delicious perfume filling a whole room. Price, 10 cents each. iN Gh — " ,
Hardy Double English Violet.—This violet is entirely [Mim Oe @ Wo: Bla ox OM \ Rig, hardy, perfectly double, a deep violet-purple color and iil Ng nf itt Vy most deliciously fragrant. It surpasses the well-known MMA OLE eS 1 GR SSR QE ales “Marie Louise” Violet in richness of color, being TiN A rae / 2 Sy SAW WAY, “cing HH, 4 many shades darker, and far excels it in its delicious MMi ZZ = Appl, win, ot y Ras "2 odor. This is one of its greatest merits. Itis fl, aj a8 : fig Q ee ‘
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ff fi g)- entirely free from disease of any kind, will Nth grow and bloom in any garden and in any Situation. Nothing is more appropriate for cemetery plots than the Hardy Double English
Violet. Price, 15 certs each.
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The set of | four lovely | Violets for | only 30 cts, |
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Ghinese Hibiscus. Mer _ ELEVEN FINE VARIETIES.
Price, 10 cents each; any three for 25 cents 3 or seven sorts, ourselection, 50 cents. We have large plants of Hibiscus nearly ready to bloom, for 25 cents each. These are handsome plants.
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CLUSTER OF HIBISCUS.
Grandiflorus.— Rich, glossy cut-leaved foliage, literally coveriny the plant with scarlet-crimson flowers.
Coller!i.—Flowers buff-yellow, with a crimson-scarlet basc. Peculiarly handsome and double,
Zebrinus.—Double, the outer petals scarlet, edged with yellow, inner petals are very irregular, curiously variegated with creamy-yeilow and white.
Versicolor,—A variety combining in its flowers all colors of the whole family, being handsomely striped crimson, buff, rose and white. Flo wers eight inches in diameter,
Sub-Violaceous.—F lowers of enormous size, a beautiful carminc, tinted with violet, probably the largest flower of the Hibiscus family, and an unusually free bloomer. We take great pleasure in recommending this fine plant.
Magnificus.—A very large flower, and of perfect form, Colora
deep magenta, ends of petals touched with brown, foliage
finely toothed.
Senator Evans.—A beautiful double flowered Hibiscus. The shape of its flower is identical with the Auriantica, and has the same purple markings at the base of the petals. The color of this variety,instead of being orange,is a bright lemon.
Carminiatus Perfectus.—Full round flowers of perfect shape, and of a rich, soft carmine rose, with a deepcrimson eye, Fully six inches in diameter.
Double Crimson.—This grand variety has immense flowers of the richest crimson. Combined with glossy foliage renders it the best of all.
Hibiscus Auriantica.—Large and double, with orange-colored flowers,
Chinese Giganteus.—This is a plant for house culture during Winter or Summer, or for planting outside during Summer. It blooms at all times ofthe year. The plants branch freely and flower profusely, commencing to bloom when not more than afoothigh As a specimen plant for large pots it has an equal only in the Brugmansia. Its flowers are St enotious size, often eight to ten inches across, opening flat, and of such a vivid crimson scarlet co.or that they can be seen for a long distance, like a flaming torch. It is hard to find anything among flowers more strikingly showy. They can be wintered in the cellar or pit with perfect safety, and if one does not care to grow them all Winter, one should have one or two for Summer display. No plant is surer to grow and thrive under any treatment than this, and few can ever be so satis- factory.
SPECIAL OF FER.—We will send the entire set of eleven distinct kinds of Hibiscus for 75 cents.
— Plumbagos
Capensis.—This produces large heads of light blue flowers, It has the most peculiar shade of blue of any flower in cultiva- tion. Always in bloom, and an elegant bedder Price, 10 cents each. Sie. %
Capensis Flore Alba.—This is a splendid novelty. The exact counterpart of Plumbago Capensis except in color, which in this beautiful novelty is a clear white, This is one of the leading new plants of the year. Do not confound this with the old, worthless white. One of the most satisfactory bed- ding plants out, We recommend this highly. Price, 10 cents
each.
New Pink Plumbago, Sanguines.—The Plumbagos are very de- sirable plants tor bedding or house culture, and are admired by all for their elegant trusses of bloom and the delicate col- ors of their flowers. The light blue and deep blue and white varieties are well known favorites, but with the new variety Sanguinea we have something that is entirely distinct and the prettiest of all Plumbagos, The trusses of bloom are larger than in the older varieties, often measuring ten inches in length, and of the loveliest bright pink ordeep rose, Order one and be surprised. Price, 30 cents each.
Lady Larpent.—This beautiful variety of Plumbago was first popularly introduced in 1890. Since that time it has so thor- oughly pleased all who have planted it, achieved such great popularity, which, coupted with our own thorough tests and observations, demonstrates that if is unquestionably the most distinct and valuable hardy herbaceous plant now in cultiva- tion. The plants are strong, upright in habit, growing toa height of twelve to fifteen inches in compact clumps, and from the middle of July until severe frost are covered with lovely rich violet-blue colored flowers borne in close terminal heads. (We had thousands in bloom on our grounds the past season as late as October 35.\ The foliage is unique, finely serrated and fringing the stems. I heartily recommend this fine variety for edging sidewalks, beds or borders, or single specimens set in mixed flower vases or beds, where they appear in lovely contrast with other flowers. Price, 10 eents
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THE FOUR FINE PLUMBAGOS FOR 50 CENTS. Solanum Jasminoides Grandiflorum.
A beautiful new plant which inclines to a trailing habit, but never attains a greater height than three to five feet, and can be pinched back to the bush form, Its flowers are star-shaped, like Clematis, and borne in enormous panicles or clusteis, oftena foot across. In color they are pure white, with a violet tinge on back of petals and on the buds, In pots itis a fine bloomer, both Summer and Winter. But it is grandef for outdoor culture. When trained against the wali-or on a trellis, and showing hundreds of these magnificent panicles of bloom, it cannot be described. It is a free and constant bloomer, commencing when only a foot high, and, like the Manettia, its flowers keep perfect a long time before fading. No more beautiful object can be seen than these two vines growing side by side and mingling their profusion of bloom. Price, strong plants, 10 cents each; three for 26 cents.
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Is lovely planted in hanging baskets or vases, or charming
asa pot plant. Tryit..°: - v Aings O es ge eye Pteris Tremula, or Shaking Fern.—One of-the finest ‘Ferns for house decoration, growing very rapidly and throwing up large, handsome fronds, It makes magnificent specimens. Easily grown and very.popular, .) | Pteris Nobilis.—A. grand Fern, for house culture. The fronds are drooping, with a peculiar.Justéfimin Adiantum Formosum.—(Mazden's Haim Fern.) Sprays of. deli- cate green, borne on jet black stems.’An elegant sort.
SAXAFRAGA SARMENTOSA.
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I. offering this beautiful plant for the first time, we do so with great pleasure, as all who possess it have a floral beauty to be proud of. The leaves are quite tropical in size, overlaid with a rosy-purple cast, reminding one of changeable silk, the young foliage being very intense in color, while the older leaves as- sume a pale green, with occasional blotches of white, with a pale tint of the rose color showing, New and valuable. Itis also beautiful in bloom with its G.oxinia-like flowers. Price, 20 cents each.
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A handsome plant of low habit, leaves nearly round and striped freely with silver bands, blooms white, of great beauty,.and borne in spikes nearly: twelve inches high.. Fine fer hanging baskets; vases, etc. Price, 10 cents each; three for 26 cents. ... «
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CAMELLIA JAPONICA. ya 8 Hi Leaves glossy-green, flowers of exquisite beauty. and waxy tex- | ture, from pure white:to crimson, in.a most endless variegation. : Culture 1s nearly related to that of the Azalea, but their-success is more certain. Requires shade and moisture throughout the | hot season, Timeof blooming is Winter and early,Spring. Re- uires a uniform and moderate temperature with as little arii- ficial heat-as possible. When set with flower buds: great care? must be takenin watering—when left too dry the buds are sure to drop. We have a fine assortment of those named below.
Price, for large, strong plants, 60 cents each. “Any two for $1.00.
Alba Plena.—Double, white, very fine, the best white. hgh Americana.— Blush, mottled with rose. . : 45 Caleb Cope.—Clear blush-rose, Oneof thebest. Fimbriata.—Clear white, with the petals finely fimbriated. |.
Jenny Lind.—W hite, with pink stripes, _ . Lady Humers Blush.—Flesh color. Extra fine, Sarah Frost.—Bright crimson. Fine...
Queen of Denmark.—Salmon-rose, fine form,
CESTRUM, or NIGHT-BLOOMING JASMINE. »
Parqui.—A. native of Chili.. An excellent garden plant, grow- ing rapidly. Foliage long and of deep green color . Pro- duces its richly fragrant. flowers at every joint. Sweet only at night. Well adapted to house and window culture. Price, 10 cents each. Y .
Laurifolium.—A handsome plant, with large, glossy foliage and pure white flowers. Price, 10 cents each.
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Florence Nightingale.—Light lavender. Price, 8 cents each. Snow Wreath.—Nearly white, largetruss. Price, 8 cents each.
Queen of Violets.— Violet-purple, large eye, Price, 8 cents each,
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Souvenir.—In bloom it is exquisite. The deep lavender color of the flower contrasts admirably with the beautiful dark-green
foliage. Price, 10 cents each.
The Queen.—For a neat, dwarf habit, profusion of bloom and richness of odor this Heliotrope has no equal, and its vivid color of royal purple, with a distinct white center, gives us something entirely new in color, either for Summer decora-
tion or Winter flowering. Price, 15 cents each. The Virgin.—The introducer describ
of snowy whiteness. Price, 10 cents each. The three New Heliotropes for 30 cents.
GLOXINIAS, “¢ % %
These are among the most beautiful of all our Summer-bloom- ing plants. The rosette of velvety-green leaves is surmounted with a cluster of lovely trumpet-shaped flowers as large as Gladi- oli blooms; the coloring isexquisite. The ground-work of many is pure white, with throats of blue, scarlet, rose, crimson or vel- vety-purple, while others are beautifully flecked and striped with the brightest colors, and the tubes are of the bright color, with white throat. The bulbs should be started ina warm place— greenhouse, hot-bed or sunny window, They will bloom until late in the Summer, when they should be dried off, letting the leaves die. The pots can be kept over Winter in acellar free from frost. They are very easily grown. Give them a trial.
Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents.
CROTONS, “ ¢ % %€
The Crotons are among the finest decorative foliage plants known. The leaves of all are more or less veined and margined, sometimes entirely variegated with shades of yellow, orange, and crimson. Some have long, narrow leaves, arching grace- fully fountain fashion, others broad and short, oak-leaved. Some recurve very much, others are twisted, cork-screw like. Crotons love heat, sunshine and moisture. The Crotons are fast becoming one of our most beautiful bedding plants. Price, 10
cents each; three for 25 cents.
ALOYSIA CITRIODORA, Lemon Verbena, 5
Foliage delightfully fragrant. To simply brush against it 1s enough to scent an entire room with its delicious odor, Planted out of doors, it grows into a fine, large clump, and it can be taken up inthe Fali and wintered overin the cellar, Price, 10 cents
each. three for 25 cents.
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SWAINSONIA ELEGANS, % The Pretizest Plant of any in Our Collection.
The prettiest all-round plant for house culture we know of. It is of such easy culture that everybody succeeds withit. Itisa rapid grower, and in a short time makes a handsome, compact bush, as it naturally grows intoa shapely plant. The foliage 1s deep green and small. It bearsits panicles six inches long, of pure white, pea-shaped flowers in the greatest profusion, and of the sweetest fragrance. Indeed, it is as sweet in perfume as Sweet Peas. We have been cultivating it for the past two years, and it is seldom out of flower either Winter orSummer. Be sure and try it, asit will certainly please you. Price, 15 cents each; two for 26 cents.
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Same as above, but bright red flowers. Price, 15 cents each.
SPECIAL OFFER.—The two varieties for 20 cents. MAMMOTH VERBENAS, oe o@
Our plants are grown with care, and are very robust. New varieties are being constantly introduced and old ones discarded, so that it is difficult, and we might say useless, to offer a long list of named varieties. We offer these mammoth Verbenas in pure white, pure scarlet, striped and blue. Price, 8 cents each; four for 25 cents.
RUDBECKIA LACINIATA, fl pl, “Golden Glow.”
Offered for the first time last year. A hardy perennial plant, growing eight feet high, branching freely, and bearing by the hundreds, on long, graceful stems, exquisite double blossoms of the brightest golden color, and as large as Cactus Dahlias. The cut represents a plant in bloom, as photographed. Mr. William Falconer, the best authority on plants in this country, says of it: ~WhenIsaw the double-flowering form of Rudbeckia Laciniata in bloom in your grounds last year, wasamazed, for notwithstand- ing my long and intimate acquaintance with plantsI had never before seen a double-flowered Rudbeckia, and I was delighted with the fullness and gorgeousness of the blossoms and their clear, bright yellow color. You gave me a plant last Spring, and it was set out in good garden ground. It grew vigorously, and threw up strong, branching flower stems six feet high, laden with sheaves of golden blossoms aslarge as fair Chrysanthemums, and all having an elegant, graceful appearance, without any of the stiffness in habit or blossom peculiar to sunflowers. Many eminent florists and amateurs have seen it here, and all admired it. As cut flowers the blossoms last well. In fine, I unhesitat- ingly regard it as the most desirable introduction among hard perennials since we got Clematis Paniculata.” It is the most ef- fective flowering plant for August and September in cultivation. Price, 16 cents each; two for 26 cents.
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J«sticia Carnea.—Perhaps no plants have attracted so much at- tention in the last two yearsas the Justicia, or Brazilian Plume Plant. The plant is a strong, rapid grower, and throws up long stems, on which are produced fine, plume-like pink flowers, the ends of each petal drooping in a most charming manner. When the plants are a few months old they are literally covered with their beautiful blossoms. It does equally well either for hovse or outdoor culture. Price, 20 cts. each.
Justicia Sanguinea.—Same as the above, except that it has red stems and flaming rose-colored blooms. Price, 15 cents each.
_TUBEROSES.
Double Tuberose.—lis pure waxy color and delightful fragrance make it the most popular of all flowers for bouquets and baskets. Our bulbs are very fine, and we guarantc¢e that all will bloom if properly treated. Price, 10 cents each; twenty for $1.00; twenty-five by express for $1.00.
Double Tuberose, Excelsior Pearl.—This variety is dwarfer than either of the other varietiesin cult:vation. Very large, pure white flowers, beautifully imbricated, delighttully tragrant, very dorble, Price, 15 cents each; six bulbs for 70 cents.
Double Tuberose, Pearl.—The value of this sort over the common variety consists in its flowers being of large size, imbricated like a Rose, and of dwarf habit, growing only from cighteen inches to two feet in height, its short growth making it desirable as a pot plant or for Winter forcing. Price, 10 cents each; fifteen for $1.00.
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SIMILAX.
For using as a green with cut flowers it has no equal, its hard texture enabling it to keep for several days without wilting af- ter being cut. Itis also fine as a parlor or window plant. Price, 5 cents each; six for 26 cents.
SWEET PEA SEED.
Fifteen packets of the best named sorts of Sweet Peas for 50 cents’ All different.
Wild Flower Garden
A WHOLE FLOWER GARDEN IN ONE PACKET, —_!,
To meet the wants of those who wouid like to have a good col- lection of choice flower seeds, but do not feel able to purchase so many different packets, we offer in this packet about twenty-five of the most popular and desirable varieties of annual flower seeds all mixed together. The different varieties can easily be sepa- arated when transplanted from the seed bed, where they are to bloom. Each packet will contain sufficient seeds for an ordinary flower garden. This is unquestionably the most valuable col- lection of mixed flower seeds ever offered. Don’t fail to ordera packet if you want an end'ess variety of flowers at a nominal Sy Price, for large packets, 20 cents each; three packets for 50 cents.
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THE NEW JAPANESE WINEBERRY.—We quote from the description of the introducer: *‘It belongs tothe Raspberry family, is a strong, vigorous grower, attaining the usual height of a Raspberry, and is perfectly hardy in all positions without pro- tection: It is, in fact, more hardy and vigorous than any Rasp- berry or Blackberry. It stands alike the cold of the Northern Winters and the heat of the Southern Summers, without the slightest degree of injury. Its leaves are of the darkest green outside and silvery-white underneath. The fruit is borne in large clusters, often seventy-five to one hundred berries in a bunch. These berries are, from the time of formation and bloom until they ripen, enclosed in a ‘burr, which is formed by the calyx covering them entirely. When ripe the burr opens, exhibiting a large berry of the brightest, light, glossy scarlet or cherry wine color ‘The flavor of the fruit is entirely unlike any other berry, being very sprightly, sweet and juicy, having no disagreeable sour, but a delicate and luscious flavor peculiar to itself and superior to other berries. It is very juicy, and makes the finest quality of wine. It commences to ripen in the early partof July, and continues in bearing foralongtime. It is the most prolific berry known, the bushes being literally covered with its luscious fruit.’ Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents; twelve for $1.50.
LUCRETIA DEWBERRY.—In this new fruit (which might be called a climbing Blackberry) we have the most delicious. of all berries,and one of the most ornamental of all climbing vines, They should be trained on atreljlis or tied to a stake like grape vines. In the Spring they produce great masses of large, pure white, sweet-scented flowers, which are followed by clusters of delicious fruit, larger, richer and far more prolific than Black- berries. Very juicy and sweet tothe core. The fruit is borne in great quantity, and is admitted by all to be the finest of berries. When made into wine it gives a gentle stimulant, which for in- valids is unequaled, the flavor of the wine being as superior as the flavor of the fruit. Itis perfectly hardy and does not sucker from the roots, but is increased from the tips like Blackcap Rasp- berries. It will thrive in very poorsoil. This valuable berry in a very few years will be everywhere planted as the finest ofall small fruit. A new sort of immense size and delicious quality. Berries two and a half inches in length, and borne in great clusters. Very juicy and sweet. The most valuable small fruit produced inten vears. Price, 20 cents each, three for 50 cents; seven for $1.00.
NEW AND WONDERFUL EVER-BEARING RASPBERRY, EARHART.—Of this wonderful new berry the introducer says: “The truit is of large size, jet black, and good quality, the first crop ripening the last of June. About this time the first of the new canes begin to bloom, and ripen fruit until frost, producing heavy crops as late asSeptember and October. It is a strong grower, with corrugated foliage of dark green color, and has never been known to Winter kill. Ourexperience with this berry has been highly pleasing. The Spring of 1887 we set out one thousand very small tip plants, which started at once into a strong growth and commenced fruiting in August, and continued until frost, producing remarkably fine berries, in enormous clusters. We were surprised to see any fruit at all the first Summer on so small plants. It is certainly a perpetual bearer. and we believe has all the good points claimed forit. It wintered in an exposed position without a cane being killed. In fact,itis the hardiest sort we know. Last season the yield of the fruit was warvelous, It commenced to ripen July 1, and bore enormously, aud continued until frost. We consider it in all respects a highly
e valuable sort on which too much praise cannot be bestowed. Every one speaks highly of it. The Rural New Yorker of October 23, 1886, speaks in glowing terms of it. It says that one cane September 1st had three hundred and eighty berries, one-third
fully ripe.’ Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents; seven for $1.00; twelve for $1.49.
EVER-BEARING TREE OR TOPSY BLACKBERRY.—For a Blackberry it is the largest, finest flavored, most prolific, fruiting for two months, and requires no stakes. This fine novelty is surely one of the most desirable new things we ever offered, and what we say of it we speak from what we have seen and what we have tested, and not from what others say. It grows from five to seven feet high, branching freely into fine tree form, straight and erect, requiring no stakes, The berries are of enormous size,
equalled only by the Erie; borne in great clusters, which com-.-
mence to ripen early in July and continue into September, mak- ing its fruiting period fuily two months or more. The finest Blackberries we ever ate were picked about September1 from some of these plants which had been ripening fruit ‘since July 8. They are exceedingly sweet, juicy and delicious, melting in the mouth without a particle of hard core. Its delicate flavor, great productiveness, enormous size, long season of bearing and per- fect hardiness in the coldest part of the country, make it the most valuable of all berries for family use. Price, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents; seven for $1.00.
THREE GRAND NEW EARLY GRAPES.
Here we offer a new white, black and red grape, which in size earliness and delicious quality are superior to most other sorts.
MOYER.—Extra early, ripening three weeks ahead of Concord,
| Color a deep, bright red, and sweeter than Delaware, a sort
which it somewhat resembles. Perfectly hardy, having origi- nated in Canada, ve-y healthy, vigorous and productive. Pulp juicy and tender to the center. This grand sort cannot be too highly recommended. Price, 25 cents each.
EATON.—An enormous Grape, growing as large as Plums and in bunches weighing from one to two pounds. Color black, with a heavy blue bloom, Vine very tough, healthy and vigorous, with enormous leaves. Pulp very tender, juicy and sweet, being superior to Concord, and ripens earlier. Very hardy and enor- mously productive. Undoubtedly the finest as well as the largest black Grape. Price. 25 cents each.
MOORE’S DIAMOND.—The finest of all white Grapes, and ripens the last of August. Vine hardy and healthy in growth, vigorous and free from mildew. Berries large, beautiful, white tinged with yellow, and of the most delicious quality, having very few seeds, and a pulp which seems to melt in the mouth like snow. Do not fail to plant this delicious sort. Price, 26 cents each.
SPECIAL OFFER.—For only 60 cents we will send one fine
_ yine each of above three new early Grapes.
DOLLAR COLLECTION OF GRAPE VINES.
We ofler ten choice varieties of Grapes, the very best varieties including white, black and red varieties, for the small sum of $1.00.
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price per single plant or bulb.
MAIL CLUBBING RATES,
Any person sending $2.00 select plants to value of 6oc extra. Any person sending $3.00 select plants to value of 85c extra. Any person sending $4.00 select plants to value of $1.25 extra, Any person sending $5.00 select plants to value of $1.50 extra. Any person sending $6.00 select plants to value of $2.50 extra. Any person sending $8.00 select plants to value of $3.00 extra. Any person sending $10.00 select plants to value of $5.00 extra.
PRICE, Ten Ever-blooming Roses, ten distinct colors.. 50c Eight Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses, eight
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Six elegant Roses suitable forcemetery planting soc Ten prize-winning Chrysanthemums, all differ-
CULere iia ciesiee alalein!s oie. sic) a(s01e slelesieis sjeiviclacies cacnee’ SOG Set 73. Ten lovely Fuchsias, each one a beauty........ 50C Set 74. Ten elegant double-flowered Geraniums, all colors...... cbdelcacd otbedsne Mbudibodcache nocd aba | Mee Set 75. Ten choice single-flowered Geraniums, each OU GIBeTENE, <5). «se ace are se SG0ksbronbesuieds OC Set 76. Five double and five single Geraniums, all dif- ; UES Good Sobs come ba Senso OOGAE RO GOdTOOe Ss Bodo Cay Be 50C Set 77. Six elegant Tricolor, Golden, Silver and Bronze Geraniums, all beautiful sorts.................0- 50c
Set 78. One Double, one Single, one Silver Tricolor,
one Golden Tricolor, one Bronze Tricolor and
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It starts the plants at once into a healthy and vigorous growth and abundant bloom, It drives > ore other troublesome insects : , rom the soil, It has no disagreeable a io ROWKERS ™ | odor, and is the only artificial fertilizer WF aE ROE which can be used without danger or in- ee ek iape CON 2 ‘me to the plants. It takes the place of 2 =) TAINS SUFFICIENT @ 2 PLANT FOOU FOR 20 ) &} PLANTS FOR ONE YEAR
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has been wanted fora long time. We have sold tens of thousands of packages of it and have yet to hear the first com- plaint. If your plants are doing poorly get a package and see how quickly they willbe benefited. It acts like a charm. The Ammoniated Food is put up in wooden boxes, with attractive wrap- pers. One package, sufficient for twenty-five ordinary-sized plants for one year, for 60 cents. Sent by mail, postage prepaid, on receipt of price.
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HARD TIMES PRICES. ORDER BY THE NUMBERS.
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EXPRESS CLUBBING RATES,
Any person sending $2.00 select plants to value of $1.25 extras Any person sending $3.00 select plants to value of $1.50 extra. Any person sending $4.00 select plants to value of $2.00 extra. | Any person sending $5.0u select plants to value of $3.00 extra. Any person sending $6.00 select plants to value of $4.00 extra. Any person sending $8.00 select plants to value of $5.00 extra, Any person sending $10 oo select plants to value of $8.00 extra
Individual Orders allowed the same discounts as Club Orders.
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PRICE. Set 81. Four beautiful kinds of Rex Begonias.......... 50c Set 82. Fifteen pips of the exquisite Lily of the Valley soc Set 84. Ten Vines and plants, suitable for vases and IRIS GUS 584 Gdns Hdod! od yo ubados gona 2606 bb604 - 50C Set 8s. Four choice decorative Palms, an elegant col- POCEHIO Me jiaie, sinpei(oina aleleiplewtaic\s eiewainiciie? Weis ano lepisty a GOC Set 86. Four new Dwarf, Ever-blooming French Can- NAS ay SLEAt DATS AM sh ayes cidicicie duel sicies<evale geitics oa /5OC Set 87. Eight fragrant monthly Carnation Pinks, all EGVOES-paineaarss cele Hoccdus Hohe seeded de ele hefa\alatel state soc , Set 88, Eight choice Hibiscus, with their immense gor- geous-colored flowerS —s_.. su nea sncecceecnee 50c Set 89. Six fine hardy shrubs, all entirely hardy........ 50c Set 90. Eight assorted flowering plants, suitable for pot culture. Try them.......... ne bpetinédnon dane ee Setgo1. Fifteen choicest large-flowered Pansy plants; : will make a fine display..... lay eiateietaialeiesateleireterteree GO Set 9z. Twelve Pearl Tuberose bulbs, bearing the most ~ fragrant Of, MowerSmxcsciciisicies sce sees Absen6 oOaade Soc Set 93. Twelve beautiful flowering Gladioli bulbs..... soc Set 94. Twenty popular varieties of FlowerSeed: Quite a.number of our customers plant only Roses and other plants in their‘gardens, and neglect to use any flower seed. Toinduce every one to plant at least a few we make the above liberal offer of twenty varieties, embracing one packet of each, LOL ONKY. 5 anes aicilecksieiaceinisciciais Maiae/o siaofeie ste ihOC Setg5. Fifteen packets of Vegetable Seeds, two collec-
tions, will be ample for a complete kitchen gar- den for a small family...... Seis clnloteieitokelsialetel afefaiciele 50c
No two alike in the above sets, “e2« Any three sets for $1.25, “Coe Any five sets for $2.00,
They are net.
Destroys Insects Of All Kinds.
A powder destructive to insects that are injurious to house and garden plants, shrubs, trees, vines, potatoes, melons, cab- bage, currants, etc. Used in all latitudes since 1880, with satety to man, beast and fowl. Put up in perforated screw top canisters, and is handy to use, merely dusting on the hee with the can. If you are troubled with insects on your
ose bushes we recommend you to try this; it does its work quickly and thoroughly.
Price, 50c per Canister, Sent by Mail, Postpaid, on Receipt of Price.
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Shrubs, Vines and Plants, .
HARDY VARIETIES.
AZAurvan NOLLIS.— The most briliiant and showy of all hardy shrubs —exceeding even the Rhododendron—and entirely hardy without pro- tection in all situations. The bloom, which varies in color from the most intense rosy-crimson to lemon yellow, literally covers the com- pact, spreading plant, forming a huge bouquet, and which remain in perfection along time in May and June. Massed, they produce an effect that is actually brilliant and dazzling. Price, 50 cents each.
ACHILLEAS.—New Achillea, The Pearl. — 7%e Great Cemetery Plant. It is a hardy perennial, the top dying down to the ground every Winter. A plant will produce hundreds, and even thousands, of flowers the first Summer, but when established the second year they frequently have more than five thousand perfect flowers ona plant at the same time. It commences to bloom early in July, and is a perfect mass of beautiful flowers till frost, the same bloom Keep- ing perfect two or three months. Its flowers are pure white, per- fectly double, and produced in large sprays. For cemetery planting it is the most valuable of all flowers, as it is sure to thrive and bear its great profusion of snow-white flowers nearly the whole Summer for years and years. Price, 15 cents each; two for 25 cents; or six for 50 cents. .
New Rose-Colored Achil- lea, Millefolium Rubrum. —This Achillea has large fronds or leaves of the most delicate fern-like appear- ance, that for foliage alone would be worthy of a place in any garden. But then it produces large clusters of flowers a deep lake rosein | color, making it wonder- fully attractive when placed among shrubbery or Rose beds, giving all a graceful effect. Price, 15 cents each. The two Achilleas for 20 cents.
AMPELOPSIS YVEITCHII. —Boston Ivy. A beautiful, hardy climbing plant of Japanese, origin. This is. one of the finest climbers we know for covering walls, as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, cover- ingit smoothly with over- lapping leaves, which form a perfect mass of. foliage. The color is a fresh, deep green in Summer, changing to the brightest shade of crimson and yellow in Au- tumn. It is quite hardy, and becomes more popular every year. Price, 10 cents each.
ALTHAEA, or ROSE OF SHARON.—These are the most beautiful shrubs we have in our collection. The flowers are of large size, very double and full, of va- rious brilliant and striking colors. They bloom freely during August and Septem- ber, when_ scarcely any other shrub is in bloom. Price, two Kinds, Double White and Rose, 15 cents each; large pJants, 50 cents each.
Belgian, or European Sweet-scented.—A fine, hardy grower, Flowers large and exceedingly sweet, color buff, yellow and red;a constant bloomer. The finest Honeysuckle, suitable for trellis or pillar.. Price, 20 cents each.
Scarlet Trumpet, or Red Coral.—A rapid grower, bright red, with trumpet-shaped flowers. This is the old, well-known variety. Price. 16 cents each.
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA.—See page 20 for description and price. LILACS.—Everybody knows these old favorites. We have two kinds.
Lilac Purple.—Price, 25 cents each; large plants. 50 cts. each. Lilac White.—Very scarce, but a most elegant and chaste flower. Price, 50 cents each; large plants, $1.00 each.
PEONIES.—7he Pineys of our Mothers Gardens. Hardy, herba-
ceous. They are all hardy and admirably adapted to the climate of our Northern States, growing well in almost any situation or soil, although the flowers will be finer and colors brighter if planted in deep, rich loam, well manured. We offer a splendid assortment in ; twelve distinct varieties.
Price, 26 cents each: five
distinct kinds for $1.00.
PHILADELPHOUS. — Mock Orange. Grows to a height of eight or ten feet. We have both the double and single flowered. Price, 16 cents each; large plants, 25 cents each.
PYRUS JAPONICA.—-2urx- ing Bush, or Japan Quince. A splendid lawn plant. <A bright scarlet flower produced before the foliage, makes a gorgeous display. Price, 20 cents each.
PURPLE FRINGE.= Much admired for its long, feath- ery flower stalks, which give the tree the appearance of being covered with a cloud of smoke. Price, 25 cents each.
SPIREAS.—Very desirable ‘for shrubberies-.or the flow- er garden. Price, 16 cents each; large plants, 35 cents each.
Ballardil.—Flowers in spikes of pink or rose col- or. Price, 15 cents each.
Prunifolia.—Flowers like couble small white Daisies, known as Bridal Wreath. Price, 15 cents each.
Van -Houtte. — Strong grower, pure white, in clus- ters. Price, 16 cents each.
VIBURNUM OPULUS.— Snowball, Attaining a height of eight feet. Pro- duces its snow-white flow- ers in large balls, or mass-
CALYCANTHUS FLORID- | HARDY CLEMATIS PANICULATA. See page 20 for description and price. es, in June: Price, 26
US.—The old - fashioned sweet - scented shrub. A very compact - growing bush, produci#g its highly scented flowersin Spring-time. A uni- versal favorite. It is sometimes called ‘‘ Strawberry Shrub,’’ from its delicious odor. Flowerschocolate brown. Price, 15 cents each; two for 25 cents.
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS.—Biceding Heart. A hardy perennial plant with rose colored flowers in great abundance. One of the best border plants. Perfectly hardy and easily cultivated. Two feet high. Flowersin Apriland May. Price, 20 cents each.
DEUTZIA.—Crexata. Flowers double and white. A grand hardy shrub. Price, 10 cents each.
HONEYSUCKLES.—Aurea Reticulata.—Golden-leaved. A variety with beautiful variegated foliage. Price, 15 cents each.
Chinese Evergreen.—Blooms nearly all the season, deliciously fra- grant, flowers buff, yellow and white. Price, 15 cents each. Hall’s Japan. This is the most constant bloomer of the class, being literally covered all Summer with beautiful yellow and white flowers. Price, 15 cents each.
cents each; large plants, 40 cents each.
| WISTERLA.—A popular hardy vine. It grows very rapidly, climbing
to a height of fifty feet or more. It flowers in early Spring, in long, drooping racemes. Price, 20 cents each; large plants, 50c each.
WEIGELIAS.—Rosea.—Flowers large and rose colored, borne in such
profusion that the whole plant appears a mass of lovely blooms. Price, 20 cents each.
Variegated-leavyed.—Deep green leaves, broadly margined yellow- ish-white. Very striking and pretty. Flowers same as above, but of smaller growth. Price, 20 cents each. -
Candida.—This is the very best of all the white flowered Weigelias. A strong, upright, erect grower, flowers pure white and produced in great profusion in June, and continues to bloom through the entire Summer. Price, 20 cents each.
WHITE DAY LILY.—7zzzza Alba. The Funkias all make hand-
some, showy plants, and this is the best of its class. Beautiful, broad, ovate leaves, with large, lily-like, pure, fragrant flowers.