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Give fools their gold, and knaves their power;
Let fortune’s bubbles rise and fall;
Who sows a field, or trains a flower,
Or plants a tree, is more than alL
John Greenleaf Whittier.
AUTUMN 1916
CATALOGUE
of
CHOICE BULBS
Etc.,
For Fall Planting
Grown and Offered by
Olaf J. Wingren
LA CONNER, WASHINGTON,
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Wingren’s ”TYEE” Pansy Seed.
1916 Crop.
To obtain tlie best result with pansies, it is nessesary to start with a good strain. There may be in exc-istanee Pansies as erood as our Tyee pansies, but there are none better. Wingren’.s ”TYEE” Pansie.s have never been surpassed.
The plants distinguish themselves by theii- robust growht, and form compact bushes of round sha|.e, with strikingly large, liealthy looking foliage.
The imposing five-spotted flowers which on iong, vigorous stalks surmount the foliage in the most grar'eliil manner, are of fuiormous size, perfectly round form, origin.al strnoture, an-1 unus- iiai substance. The indivi dual petals are excec! iiivciy broa<1 and cover each other in siieli a manner as to make t!ie flowers a]>pear almost double. With most of the flowers the border of every petal ]>eing couspicously undulated and curled, whirl i gives the floweis a striking and very peculiar appearance, entirely nev/ to this class of plants.
The beauty, hrilliancy aiid richness of color Vjeim: the most striking; also verj^ rare and new tones of red and brown are nict with in tliese flowers.
Superb Pansies are not creatures of ehanre any more tlian chimes of bells just happen to l>e so. PTigh-bred Pansies will nevc'r be cheap and plentiful for the same reason that hlod<led horses Mull never he purchased for a song. The methods employed to pro- duce them are practically the same.
TYEE is an Indian name, meaning a Great Chief and I have adopted this name to designate a tT-iily xA_meriean strain of pansies which are the Great Chiefs of the pansy families.
For early spring V)looins the seed should be planted m the fall not later than October 15th. If sown in a cold-frame and given slight protection during the winter, they will l)e ready to transplant into their permanent beds as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring and they will begin blooming in the early part of April
PRICE, Pakage of about 500 Seed 25 ets. Quarter ounce
{^1,50 Half ounce ^2.75 Ounce ^5.00
Our aim is To Please Our Customers. Our Motto
’’The Best in the West“
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General Directions to Customers.
The attention of customers is respectfully called to the
following directions, which will, if followed, be an aid to
purchasers as well as to myself.
Spies made subject to stock being unsold when order is
received or loss by any and all unavoidable causes. »
Order Early. — Send me your orders rs soon as you receive my catalog, as the demand for some varieties often ex- ceeds the su])ply, and those who order early are less liable to dishppointment than if they waited till the rush at the time of the planting.
Forwarding. — I deliver postage paid to any postoffice within the first, second, third and fourth postal zones, bulbs, etc. , in small pakages, at catalogue prices, except where otherwise noted ; these postal zones take in all of Washington and Ore- gon and the most of Idaho and Montana. Customers beyond the fourth zone wiU be charged with the full amount of trans- portation, but an allowance of 10 per cent will be made. We also allow a 10 per cent discount to customers who call for the goods at my store, or who wish to have the goods shipped by Freight or Express at their own expence.
Cash with order. — Please send money with the order suf- ficient to cover the whole bill. 1 decline sending goods “Collect on Delivery'’ unless remittance be made on account to guarantee acceptance.
Remittances. — Post-oifice money orders are the safest way of sending remittances; Postage stamps will be accepted in small amounts, coin or bills should be sent only by registered mail.
Name and Address. — Please remember to write your Name, Post-Office, County and State; number of street or P. O. Box as distinctly as possible; also the nearest Express Office, as well as giving full directions how you wish the goods shipped.
Time of Shipments. — We aim to as far as possible, ship all ord- ers the same day received, but in case of orders for goods out of season, we will ship at such time as we consider safe for the handling of same.
Errors. — I exercise the utmost care in filling orders, striving to do a little more than I offer; yet in the press of busi- ness errors sometimes occur, in which event I wish to be promptly notified of the fact, and will make such corrections as will be satisfactory.
Our 1917 Dahlia Catalogue with revised prices; will be published early in the spring. If you fail to receive one; ask for it.
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Wingren^s Reliable Bulbs
’'The Best in the V/est”
The bulbs offered in the folloM'ing pages are with but a few exceptions grown at my own triaJ grounds, so that I am fullj’^ able to vouch for their steriiug quality.
The popular but erroneus opinion that the so called Dutcii Bulbs could only be successmlly grown in HoUan<i has long prev- ailed. However, my own trials and experiments with Dutch Bulbs extending over a period of years has thoroughly proven to my en- tire satisfaetion and to the satisfaction of my many custoniers that the Puget vSound giowii buihs aie fully equal and in u'an.y ways far superior to the imported bulbs.
I have repeatedly planted tiie home-grown bulbs side by side with the imported ones and in every instance the home-giotvn bulbs have come into bloom from seven to ten days and in some instances as much as fointeen days earlier than the imported bulb and in most cases the home-grown bulbs have produced larger flowers of greater substance.
To succeed vcith bulbs it is necessary to begin right, by getting sound bulbs of good size, don’t buy cheap, undersized bulbs and expeet to get the fine results obtained from such bulbs as I offer.
All the bulbs listed in this catalogue are of varieties tested at my trial grounds and found especially suited to our climat'^: any bulb or plant which does not come up to a required standard will be promptly .liscarded.
To the lover of flowers there is no class of plants so much prized as those which are produced from bulbs. The reason is easily found, because within the bulbs are stored all the future glory of leaves and iiov/ers, only requiring the simplest culture to develop them in their highest per- fection, Success is therefore the rule.
Another reason why bulbs are prized so highly is that a large number of them produce their flowers in very ear];> spring, when the rest of nature is asleep. Then it is that the Snowdrops or Chinodoxas impart to the garden an air of warmth and cheer that cannot be accomplished in any other way. Following these modest flowers come the showier Crocus, Narcissus, Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., in all their dazzling §olor keeping up a continuous di.splay well into the summer.
I do not claim that my prices are the lowest, nor have cov- eted the reputation of running a ’’cheap place”. Nevertheless, upon carefnl comparison with other bulb lists you will find my prices very reasonable, and here let me call your attention to the fact that unless otherwise noted the prices quoted in the following pages include transportation charges to any postoffice within the first, second, third and fourth postal zones.
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Dutch Hyacinths.
Ready for delivery in September. No orders will be accepted later than November 15th.
The Hyacinth is so well known and esteemed that any description of its many good qualities is needless. The list offered includes the very best varieties in shades of red, white, blue, yellow, etc.
Outdoor Culture. — The bulbs may be planted any time from October to December— the earlier the better. They suc- ceed in any good, well-drained garden soil. Set the bulbs so that the tops will be 3 or 4 inches below the surface and 6 to 10 inches apart.
Pot Culture. — Plantings may be made at any time from Sep- tember to December. A light, rich soil, with a mixture of v/ell rotted cow manure, is the most suitable. Use a 4 or 5 inch pot, and have the lops of the bulbs just above the surface. After potting give a good watering, and set away in a cool cellar or outhouse and cover with coal ashes or some litter, until thoroughly rooted; this usually takes from 6 to 8 weeks. During this period ])e careful that they do not become dry. They may then be brought as wanted for a succession of flov^ers into a cool, light room. After tre spikes are fully developed they may he placed in the dining or sitting-room or wherever they are wanted.
We offer tb.e following clioice varieties of Home Urowii Single Named Hy.ucintbs.
First Sized Mamotli Bulbs 15 cts. each. $1.50 per dozen Second Sized Bnlbs 10 cts. each. $1.00 per dozen Baron van Thnyl. — Bich jairplisli-blue; very lai’ge.
Baroness Tan Tliuyll. — Pure white; popular bedder; extra fine.
Oertnide. — Beep rose; extra fine for bedding, having erect truss.
Graiuleiir aWerville. — The finest blush white variety; makes a splendid spike.
Brand Haitre. — Deep porcelain -blue.
BIgantea. — Soft blush-nink; very large spike of closely set ^ hells.
King of the Blues. — The finest of the rich deep blue varieties. King of the Yellows. — Fine golden-yellow, does well outdoors.
La Graadesse. — Magnificent clear v/hite; considered the finest of all whites.
L’lanoeence. — Deservedlj'' the most popular pure white; good for all purposes.
Madame Taa ver Hoop. — Pure white; large bells; a splendid sort.
Marie. — Fine dark blue; large spike.
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Moreno.— A beautiful lively pink; very large spike and bells; splendid for pots.
Queen of the Blues. — Clear silvery azure-blue; beautiful.
Boi des Beiges.— Biiliianth crimson -scarlet; a grand bedder. Yellow Hammer. - Considered the best pure yellow: fine spike and bells. ‘ ^
Special Offer. — I will send 3 of each of the 10 varieties listed ab- ove, 48 bull)s, first sized in an loti I bill Ixs, for 85.00. second size, $8,50
Dutch Roman Hyacinths.
These are small bulbs of the siiigle-tiowering Dutch Hyacinths, and excellent for growing in pans, pots or boxes, lOiooming early and freely. They may be planted close to- gether in the pan.s, or in beds in the open ground, with charming effect.
We offer the following ehoice varieties at 6 cts. each.
60 cts. per dozen.
(Tertriidc. vSplendid rosy pink.
Cigantea. — Soft blush or shell-pink.
King 01 the Blues. — Rich, deep blue.
La Brandesse. — Snow white.
L’lnnoceuce. — l^urest white.
Queen of the Blues. — Silvery azure-blue. l?oi des Beiges. - Brilliant crimson-Hcarlet.
Tulips.
Ready for delivery in September. Orders for tulips must reach us not later than November 1st.
The tulip is always attractive from its beaiitj' and bril- liancy of color, and is one of the popular spring flowers. A few bulbs scattered here and there produce but little effect, but when planted in masses or in small groups, they become at once grand and brilliant, and eclipse in variety of coloring and picturesque effect almost any other flower. We only offer such kinds as can be used with perfect success either indoors of out in the garden. The tulip requires cultural treatment similar to Hyacinths; the bulbs, being smaller, should not be planted so deep. When grown indoors put six bulbs in a 6-inch pot.
To assist in the selection of varieties that grow to the same height and bloom together we give directly after the name of each variety the average height in inches, those marked E come into bloom first, followed by those marked M, while the varieties marked L are the latest.
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Single Early Tulips.
Ciirysolora. (10 M). Rich pure yellow per doz. .35
Couleur Cardinal. — Rich cardinal red. - per doz. .50
Cottage Haid. (10 M). White, bordered and suffused
rosy-pink per doz. .35
Jcost Tail den Yoiidel. (12 M) Conceded to be the
largest and finest pure white per doz. .50
Idlmacnlee. (10 E). Pure white; very early.... per doz. .30
Pink Beauty. (12 M). Rich, glowing rosy-pink, flushed
Vv^ith snov/y-v/hite at the base of petals per doz, .75
Fottehiikker Yellow. (12 M). Very large and fine yel- low per doz. .35
Prince of Austria. (12 L). Orange-scarlet; a striking
color; sweet scented per doz. .35
Proserpine. (10 M). Glossy carmine-rose per doz. .50
Queen of the l^^etberlands. (12 M). Exquisite shade of soft blush-pink shaded with white; enormous
globular flower per doz. .45
Rose Grisdelin. — Delicate pink per doz. .40
Rose Luisante. (10 M) Brilliant deep pink. per doz. .45
Silver Standard. (10 M). White, flaked and striped with
crimson; fine ...per doz. .45
Thomas Moore, (12 L). Rich, brilliant, orange-scarlet;
sweet-scented per doz. .30
Wliite Hawk. ( 10 I\I) A fine pure white per doz. .45
Choice Mixed Tulips. 25 cts. per doz. $2. 25 per 100
May Flowerings Cottage Garden or Boulevard Tulips.
This beautiful class is becoming more popular each season. They ere quite distinct from the early-flowering sorts, coming into bloom in this vicinity about the first of May, or two to three weeks later than early flowering types, and extending the Tulip season o v^er a period of four weeks or more.
On account of their extreme hardiness, they are specially adapted for the permanent hardy flower border, v/here they should be liberally planted in clumps or masses. For bed- ding they are superb, v/hile as cut flowers they are much to be preferred to the early type, having long stems with flowers of great substance that stand cut in a perfect con- dition for a long time. I offer the following selection with every confidence that they will give complete satisfaction. The heights given are actual measurements taken at my trial grounds. These, of course, are liable to vary according to soil and other conditions. In pla,nting, the bulbs should be set a little deeper than ordinary Tulips, a covering of 4 inches being about right.
Boiiton d’Or. (21 inches). Rich, buttery orange yellow eup-shaped flowers. The anthers are black and make a striking contrast with the yellow when the
flowers are expanded per doz.
<*es3seriana Spatuliita. 28 inches}. A superb Tulip of
strong yet graceful growtli, and bearing very large j
flowers of an intense brilliant crimson-scarlet with I
glittering blue-black center. N'o words or picture I
can begin to do this Tulip justice. It should be I
planted in generous quantity per doz. .7o
(-Jolden Crown. (22 inches). liarge flowers with pointed i
petals, color rich yellow, petals faintly edged witli I
red; a good bedder .....per doz. .85
Ingioscombc Pink. U8 incbes). A rare blending of buff and salmon. Most attractive in both form and col- oring per doz. .50 1
Ca Mervillc. (18 inches). A magnificent variety vvith !
very lai-ge, artistic, sv/eet -scented blossoms and of a :
striking color, being salmony-rose overlaid with orange-red, very effective in beds or borders. .per doz. .40 Pieotee (Maidens Blush). (24 inches). Pure white, dain- '
tily edged with pink, which suffuses the entire flower
as it ages; beautiful as a cut flower per doz. .10
Retrofiexa. (22 inches). Clear yellow, with beautiful
recurved petals per doz. .40 }
I?oyal lYkite. (18 inches). Sj)lendid globular flowers of |
pure white, tho center of the petals slightly tinted |
with creamy yellow ...per doz. .80
'»»Ii«ndoii Bells, Isabella or Blushing Bride. MS inches).
A pretty- variety opening out r crt'ainy-y.diow tinted j
with blush, turning, as the flower ages, to a carmine j
pink; a charming transformation ])er doz. .40 i
Snowdon. (20 inches). Beautiful gobIet-sha])ed flo’wers I
of snow-white, suffused on the margin with dclicatp |
rosy-lavender ; a rare color combination and much |
admired as a cut flower per doz. .45
Darwin Tulips.
Handsome May-flowering class and quite distinct in style of growth from the other late-flowering sorts; stately in ap- pearance, attaining a height of 24 to flO inches, and bearin.g | on strong stems beautiful globular flowers of remarkably heavy texture, in a large range of colors, embracing almost ■! every conceivable tint in rose, heliotrope, claret, maroon. [j
crimson and other rich and rare shades. Unsurpassed for ||| bedding and for cutting. The sorts offered below were f
selected out of a large collection as being the best and most | distinct. Truly the aristocrats of the Tulip family.
Allard Pierson. — Color a very dark brown, a very hand- some flower per doz. .60
Clara Butt. — Soft salmony pink, tinged with blush, doz. 50
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Dream, — A beautiful shade of lilac; extra fine— .per doz. .75 Glow. — Brilliant, glowing vermillion. blue center.. per doz. .70 Gretclien. — Outside of petals delicate blush; inside soft
rose; fine per doz. .50
La Caudeur. (T^Tiite Queen). A beautiful pure white
per doz. .60
La Triestesse. — Lilac, shading to blue; beautiful. .per doz. .60 Mr. Farueombe Saunders. — Rich brilliant scarlet; extra
fine per doz. .60
Mine. Krelage. — Vivid rosy pink per doz. .70
Mrs, Potter Palmer. — Rich glowing purple per doz. .70
Bey. Ewbauk. — Bright heliotrope; very distinct....per doz. .60 Pride of Haarlem. — Immense flowers of deep rose, shaded
scarlet per doz. .75
The Sultan. — This mdght be called The Black Tulip, being
a rich, glossy, black maroon; extra fine per doz. .40
Wedding Tail. — A beautiful silvery white per doz. 1.00
Parrot or Dragon Tulip.
Very large flowers of singular and picturesque forms and brilliant colors; very beautiful and interesting. The petals are curiously fringed or cut. Thej" form extravagantly showy flower beds or borders, are of endless variety of form and color, stand a long time when cut, and should be grown in every flower garden in quantity.
We are offering our entire assortment of these tulips at the remarkably low price of 25 cts. per dozen. 82.25 per 100 for named varieties. Choice mixed bulbs at 20 cts. per doz. 81 .50 per 100
Admiral de Coastautiiiople.— Orange scarlet with black- ish markings
Cramoise Brilliant. — Rich crimson with black markings Lutea Major. — Clear j'sIIgtv, feathered with red and green
Markgraaf van Baden. — Yellow flamed scarlet Monstre rubra Major. — Scarlet, extra fine for forcing or bedding
Perfecta. — Striped yellov^ and red
Crocus.
This brilliant and universally admired spring flower will thrive in any soil or situation, but to be brought to the highest perfection it should be grown in an open bed or border of deep, rich sandy loam. Wnen planted in large groups or lines of distinct colors, the effect is ver-y striking, and the bulbs are now offered so cheap as to justify their liberal use. Thej^ are invaluable for pot culture. To secure a succession of blooms commence planting early in October, 6 or 8 bulbs in a pot, using rich soil and planting about an inch deep. Place the pots on a surface of ashes, cover the top one inch
deep v/ith soil, until tlie leaves appear, vrhen they may be removed to the house. They can also be growu in saucers or bowls the same as the Chinese Sacred Lily.
WINGREN’S GIANT NAMED CROCUS
V/ili not be supplied later than October 15th.
These ar« large bulbs of the ]>est varieties, and are re- markable for richness of color and size of their flowers, and are the best to us® for pot culture or where extra fine results are wanted.
The following varieties will all bt‘ su[>plie(i at tlie imitorm j>rice of 20 ets.per dozen. |1.50 per 100
Albion. — Color purple; a giant in size Baron tou Brnnotv. — Bark blue
King <;f tile Whites. — Purest white; large flower and very free
fdadam White, striped lavender bine
Mont. Blanc. — Large pure white Purpurea Cr&iidJflonu— A grand purple variety Sir Walter Scott. — White, striped with violet (Toth of (TOith— Golden yellow veined brown on the out- side
(^iieeii Victoria. — Pure white
3Jainoiith Yeliow. — Golden yellow, very large bulbs and very free-flowering
Narcissus or Daffodils.
Ready for delivery in September. Orders must reach us before November l.st.
There are no hardy bulbous plants which have more points of merits than the Narcissus or Daffodils. Perfectly hardy, growing and doing well in almost any and every po- sition, sun or shade, moist or dry. All conditions seem to suit them, although they have a preference for a good, deep soil and a semi-shaded position. They are equally desirable for pot culture or for winter floTvering; given the same treatment as advised for Hyacinths, the dull winter or early spring months can be made bright with their exquisite gold STid silver blossoms. But it is outdoors that Narcissus do teest, and once planted need no further attention, the clumps multiplying and giving larger and finer results each year, and from an original planting of a few hundred bulbs in two or three years may he cut thousands of flowers without miss- kig them.
In describing Narcissus it is usual to give the color of the perianth or petals surrounding the trumpet and the color of the trumpet or crown.
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Large Trumpet Narcissus.
This type is the showiest of the genus, and also the most useful, growing easily either indoors or in the open ground. Every one of the varieties of this type offered are deserving of extensive planting, and you can set out any of them with full assurance that you will get a bountiful harvest of blos- soms in the spring.
Albicans or Silver Trumpet. — The large white Swans-neck or white Spanisli Daffodil ; perianth white with large bold pale primrose trumpet which changes to pure white; a beautiful chaste flower, delicately musk scented, per doz, .50 Bicolor Grandee. — Flowers of the largest size, with broad, pure white petals and yellow trumpets, flowering about two weeks later than Empress and valuable for
succession ...per doz. .40
Bicolor Yictoria. — A new variety, perianth creamy-white, trumpet rich yellow delicately perfumed; unsur- passed for pot culture and always satisfactory out
of doors per doz. .60
Emperor. — A magnificent flower; perianth deep primrose; trumpet rich golden yellow. It is one of the finest Daffodils in cultivation and much prized for cutting
per doz. .50
Empress. — Perianth snow white, trumpet rich yellow, serrated and flanged at the edges, large in outline
and of rare beauty for cutting per doz. .50
Golden Spur. — Large spreading full, deep, rich, yellow perianth and trumpet. A charming, richly perfumed flower, and one of the very best of the Golden
trumpets, flowering early and freely per doz. .60
Gold Einch. — A most beautiful deep golden-yellow of exelent
shape and good substance. psr doz. 1.25
Glory of Leiden— “The King of Daffodils.” Well named and deserving of the title, being the most massive of all the yellow trumpets, flowers held boldly erect on stout, strong stems, and, unlike many floral aris- tocrats, it is of the easiest culture, and is as much
at home in pots as out in the garden per doz. 2.00
Henry Irving. — Remarkable for its deep yellow, imbri- cated, wheel-shaped perianth and large trumper of a lovely golden-yellow hue; a fine variety for any
purpose per doz. .45
Maximus. “Hale’s vase of Beaten Gold.” A grand, deep, golden-yellow flower. For cutting this variety is
unexcelled per doz. .60
Mme. de Graai. — One of the largest and finest of all white Trumpet Daffodils, perianth pure white, trumpet very pale primrose, passing to pure white ; a most refined and deli- cate flower. Strong healthy grower. per doz. 2.00
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Mme. Plemp. — A bi -color of recent introduction. The flowers are of immense size with very large, bold rich golden yel- low trumpet and gracefully twisted pure white perianth, which gives the flower a very artistic appearance notwith- standing its massive build. per doz. 1.00
Trumpet Major. — (Single van Sion). A large and shapely dower of a rich yellow color throughout. Comes into bloom early and is excellent for forcing or bedding per doz. .40
Chalice-Cup or Star Narcissus.
This class is also knovrn as the medium trumpets, and comprises some of tlie most beautiful and graceful forms. AH are especially adapted for naturalizing, being of free growth and multiplying ra]>idly.
Fi/gavo. — A large well-formed flower, witli spreadiiig lemmon yellow perianth, cup yellow, shaded with orange. }>er doz. .40 hieompai’abilis Beauty. — One of the most perfe<t and largest of this beantiinl group; perianth clear yellow, crown or trumpet somewhat <leeper, margined with orange rod ;
fine for cutting. }>er doz. .75
Iiu*omi)ai’abilis Lucifer. — One of the showiest and most striking varieti(;s; the flowers, which are produced with remarkahle fredom, averaging three to a hiilb, are of large .size, the perianlli pure white, while the crown or tmmpet is a hrillianth orange scarlet, the contrast being decided and protluciug an effect tliat attracts the attention of eve- ry one. per doz. 2.00
Lecdslli Elegans. — Pure white ]>erianth, broad and over- lapping. large white cup, edged with sulphur; free
bloomer and exquisite as a cut flower per doz. .30
Leedslii iUrs. Laiig-try. — Pure wiiite perianth, broad and overlapi)ing, large white (tup, edged bright canary yellow
free bloomer and exquisite as a cut flower per doz. .40
Sir WatJk.in. — “Giant Chalice Plovver” or “Big Welsh- man.’' A gigantic flower, the largest in this section; perianth sulplmr-yellow, cup slightly deeper in color and tinged with orange; fine for pot culture; in fact
does well everywhere per doz. .50
Ktelia- — One of the flrst to bloom; flowers are star- shaped; pure white with yellow cup: large, wonder- fully free-blooming and one of the very best for general decoration or for cutting per doz. .30
The Poets Narcissus.
This is the old-fashioned favorite type, with white flowers, the cups margined with red and with rich, spicy edor. For indoor culture the King Edward VII and Ornatus is best. All do well in the open border, are perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves.
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Bifloms. — Pure white perianth, with soft yellow crown,
2 to 3 flowers on each stock; late flowering; very
sweetly scented per doz. .25
PoeticTiSc (Pheasant’s Eye or Poet’s Narcissus.) Flowers snow-white, with beautiful cup suffused with bright orange-red; blooms in May; very fragrant; extra
fine for cutting per doz. .25
$1.25 per 100. $7.20 per lOOO’
Poeticus OnmtuSe — Until the introduction of King Ed- ward VII, the most perfect form of Poet’s Narcissus.
It is more symetrical than the old Poeticus, and blooms almost a month earlier; flowers large, pure white, cup margined vuth scarlet and as fragrant as the type per doz. .30
Jonquils.
Jonquils are a small flowering type of Narcissus and are prized for their graceful, golden, fragrant blossoms and the ease with which they may be grown. Given the same treatment as recommended for Hyacinths a fine display can be had indoors from January to April. Planted outdoors in the hardy border they give an indescribably rich effect in the early spring, while a vase of the cut blooms will fill a room with the rich, spicy odor.
Campernelle. — A grand variety, producing freely large yellow flowers, very sweetly scented; a strong grower, doing well
in almost any position. per doz. .35
Campernelle Rngolosus. — The largest and finest of all .Jonquils; a handsome flower; color pure yellow; very fragrant per doz. .25
Double Daffodil.
No collection of Narcissus is complete without the double- flowering sorts; they possess a charm peculiarly their own. All are perfectly hardy and are much in demand for cutting. Alba Plena Odorata. — Double pure white; very sweet
scented - per doz. .30
Snlplinr or Silve Phoenix, — Crecm^^-white, with pale sul- phur center, considered the finest of the double
sorts per doz. .50
per 100 $3.00
Tan Sion. (Telamonius plenus). The famous old Dutch Daffodil; flowers golden yellow; fine for forcing and . excellent for bedding in conjunction with Hyacinths,
flowering at the same time per doz. .45
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS.
Beautiful free-flowering, deliciously sweet-scented
flowers, of the easiest culture; suitable for forcing or for growing in water in the same way as the Chinese Sacred Narcissus. They bear tali spikes of bloom, with from 6 to 20 flowers each.
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Faper White Orandiflora. — An improved large-flowering form of the Paper W'hite; it is now the principal forcing sort and does splendidly in water, like the
Chinese Sacred Lily per doz. .50
White Pearl. — Large, pure, satiny white; beautiful
- per doz. .50
NAUCI8SUS IN MIXTURE.
Special Offer.
We ha\e on ha-i I a limited supply of mixed Narcissi bulbs which while they last will he sold at 20 cts. per dozen. Si.OO per 100 $7.50 per 1000
This mixture coutain.s practicaiip all the diftereiit type of Narcissus such as the Double and Single Trumpets, Star, Poets aud double nareissu.s. Just tlie bulbs you want for natuarlizing among shrubbery etc. wlicre they may remain undisturbed.
Oi’iiithog:alum Lmibelatiim. — This is the common Star of Bethlehem ; Pretty little wJjite flowers wliich planted in masses gives splendid effect. per doz. .20
Wingren’s Superb Bulbous Iris.
bnlike most sorts these come in bulb form, just like tulips, and suonid be planted and cared for in the same way. No garden should be without some of the varieties, especially .'•s they are vrduable for cutting,
SPANISH IRIS.
These have appropriately been called ‘The Orchids of the Hardy Flower Garden,” some of the choicer orchids being Hieir only rivals, and even they can hardly be said to exceed them in richness, variety and beauty. They are of the simplest culture, succeeding in almost any soil or position. The bulbs should be planted 2 to ?> inches deep and 6 inches apart, early enough in tlie autumn to make some growth before frost comes. The bulbs may either be lifted after blooming or allowed to remain, giving good results for a number of years.
We offer the following select named varieties at 25 cts. per doz. Athalia. — Pure white, fine for cutting.
Chrysolora . — Clear can ary-yellovv.
Snowball. — Pure ^vhite, one of tlie best.
Thumlerbolt. — Browm bronze, extra fine.
ENGLISH IRIS.
Somewhat like the Spanish Iris, but with heavier foliage and larger flowers and coming into bloom two w'eeks later
and are perfectly hardy.
LHniiocence. — Pure wliite, a sidendid cut flower per doz. .50
Otliello.— Dark blue, beautiful. per doz. ,50
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German Iris.
The German Iris are among the most desirable and easiest grown of our spring-flowering hardy plants, producing in May their showy flowers of exquisite coloring, combining the richest and most dehcate tints. For best results plant in the fall in a well drained sunny position, barely covering the roots.
Gazelle.— White frilled rich mauve.
Honorabilis. — Standards golden -yellow, falls mahogany brown. La Tendresse. — Ageratum blue throughout.
Mme. Cberau. — Standards and falls pure white, daintily edged vith light blue.
Plicata. — Standards and falls bright violet purple.
Sbakesi^eare. — Standards straw-yellow, vained with burnt umber falls deep carmine violet.
Price. — Any of the above, 25 cts. each, S2.50 per dozen.
Imperial Japanese Iris.
The improved form of this beautiful flower have placed them in the same rank popularly as the Paeonies. Coming into flower about the middle of June and continuing for five or six weeks, they fill in a period when flowers of this attractive type are partic- ularly welcome.
They succeed in almost any soil and position , but respond quickly io liberal treatment. They like rich soil and plenty of wa- ter when they are forming their buds and developing the flowers.
Order either by name or number.
A'o.
13— Yedo-jiniaii. — Rich royal purple.
16 — Kumoma-no-sora. — One of the handsomest three petaled sorts ; silvery-white dehcatdly suffused with light blue.
29— Risb-no-toma. — Fine large flower. Six petals, silvery white, densely vained and minutely dotted with violet-blue.
55— Slmchiiikwe. — Crimson-purple with white vains.
60 — Kagaribi. — Six petals, groundcolor white, beautifully traced and marbeled with ultramarin-blue in such a manner as to appear lace-like.
67 — Kigan-no-inisao. — A late flowering pure white.
94 — Komochi-giima.— Rich, velvety pansy-rdolet.
107 — Tokyo. — The finest pure white, 6 petals.
Price. — Any of the above. 35 cts, each. 83.50 per dozen.
NOTE. The German and Japanese Iris may be planted at any time from October 1st. to April 1st. but for the best results we advise Autumn planting.
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Wingren’s Perfect Paeonies.
We strongly advise fall planting of Paeonies, but will deliver them at any time from September 15th. to about March 15th.
The Herbaceous Paeonies have always held an important place among hardy plants, and with the wonderful improvements made during recent years have established themseh^es among the leaders for popular favor. Their requirements are so simple, a good rich, deep soil and a liberal supply of water during their growing season, being sufficient to give an abundance and wealth of flow- ers wdiich rival the finest roses in coloring, and produce during their flowering season a gorgeous effect not equalled by any other flower. Thej" are perfectly hardy, requiring no protection whatever even in the most severe climate, are not troubled with insect pests or disease of any kind, and once planted will take cai’e of themsel- ves, increasing in beauty each year.
An important point to observe in the planting of Herb- aceous Paeonies is not to plant too deep. The roots should be placed so that the crowns are covered with 2 inches of soil. Too deep planting is a frequent cause of shy flowering.
The varieties offered below are all grown at my own grounds and thoroughly tried so that I know they are suitable for this sec- tion of the country. If planted early they will usually blooin the first year.
Alexander Dumas. — Large blooms in clusters ; bright violet
rose; a very choice sort. Price each .50
Charlemagne. — Lilac-white with a slight blush centre, each .50 (diaries Levecqne. — A beautiful delicate rose colored
sort each .50
Cbrysanfhemiflora Rosea. — A fine large deep rose-pink, with paler shadings in the center; the earliest in
flower each .35
Conronne D’Or. (Crown of Gold). Large imbricated flower, with yellow shadings, center petals flaked
carmine; one oi the finest white varieties each .75
Dachesse de IVemours. — Large, sulphur- white; very fra- grant ...each .35
Eclatante. — Very large, .showy, compact, brilliant red or
tyrian ro^e. each .50
Eugene Verdier. — Soft rose; one of the most beautiful in
existence each .75
Felix Crousse. — Large ball-shaped bloom; very brilliant
red; one of the finest self-colored varieties each .75
Franchis Ortegat. — Brilliant crimson; full tiouble flower;
one of the richest. each . 75
Festiva Maxima. — Pure white, center petals occasionally
tipped red; the most popular white for cutting-. each .35
Humei Rosea. — Beautiful pale rose; late each .35
Lady Brain weli. — A beautiful silvery-rose of fine form.—
: each .35
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La Tnlipe. — Very large pale lilac, almost white; a pleas- ing shade each .56
Marie Lemoine. (Lemoine’s). Extra large, free-flower- ing ivory white. One of the latest varieties each .50
Mme, CroTTSse. — Purest white, very large; very sweet
scented each .50
Mme. Calot. — One of the best early sorts, large flowers of a pale Jiydrangea-pink. Very dehcate when cut in bud
state. each .75
Queen Victoria. — A very good early white each .35
PAEONIA OEFICINALLIS.
This is the real old fashioned ’’Peony” and comes into bloom from ten days to two w’eeks earlier than the above sorts. All are
good strong growers, with large, full, double, fragrant flowers.
Alba. — Blu.sh-wdiite ; very fine. each .50
Rosea. — Bright rose-pink. each .85
Rubra. — Brilliant, glowing deep crimson. each ..35
Choice Roses for Fall Planting
AVe recomend fall planting of roses. If they are given some protection during the winter, growht will start with the first sun- ny days of spring and the bloom will be more abundant than if planting is defered until spring.
The stock offered below is all strong, healthy and field-grown none of the plants are less than TAVO year-old, and a good many are THREE year-old plants.
The prices given below do not include transportation charges. AVe will however, i^repay transportation to any point in the State of AA’'ashington on all orders for roses of $3.50 or over.
de Biesback (Glory of Paris). H. P. (1858) Car- mine, very large, fragrant; one of the best garden
roses 40
A.rcliduc Charles. B. Red changeable to pink; this old standard Bourbon variety is one of the most popular
roses for street planting or where strong, vigorous, continual flowering plants are wantea. Generally opens red, sometimes changing to silver pink and
again to marble rose. Foliage never mildews .35
Aurora. H. T. (1898) Color clear bright pink, full and
double to the center. Very fragrant. .40
Baron de Bonstetten. H. P. (1871) A’’elvety, blackish crim- son; large, full and fragrant ! 35
Belle Slebreclit. H. T. (1895) Imperial pink, a rare color; large, beautifully formed, high center, free
bloomer; extra good 50
Bessie Brown. H. T. (1899) Very large, fine form, creamy white, sometimes pink flush; a grand rose and most beautiful; fragrant .40
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Perle von Godesburg. H. T. (1902) A sport from and much like K. A. Victoria. Sometimes a deeper yel- low in the center .50
Prince Camille de Pobam H. P. (1861) Deep velvety maroon crimson, large, full, fine form and fragrant;
very beautiful 40
Prince de Bnlgarie. H, T. (1902) Deep rosy flesh, shaded
v^ith salmon; flowers very large and full 40
Eichmond. H. T. (1905) Pure blood red, fragrant, a good grower, continuods bloomer and altogether one of
the best red roses for the garden ever introduced 40
Eugosa Rosa. (Single) Color, magenta rose. .40
Sour, de President Carnot. H. T. (1895) Flesh shaded
white; a free bloooming and valuable rose 40
The Lyoii-Rose. H. T. (1907) Crab red, center coral red with salmon and chrome yellow shading, forming a harmonious and beautiful combination of color; flowers are very large produced solitary on stiff
stems 50
Ulrich Brunner. H. P. (1882) Cherry crimson of large
size and fine form; extra good 35
Vicks Caprice, H. P. Pink, variegated. A rose that
should be in every collection; a decided noveltj' 40
Visconiitcss Folkstone. H. T. (1886) Creamy pink, cen- ter salmon pink. Very large and extra good 40
CLIMBING ROSES.
Beauty of Glazenwood, Noi. Yellowish orange, semi-double
flowers flaked with nasturtium red. .50
Y'Bhie Rambler. Pol. “Veilchenbiau,” or the Blue Rose,
I w'hich has been so widely advertised by many gro.w- I ers. The flowers are reddish-violet with metallic blue
I shadings, a strong, vigorous grower 50
I Cecile Brunner. (Poly. ) A free blooming climbing form of
I Cecile Brunner ; bright yellowish pink. .50
p Climbing Testout. H. T. (1902) A most valuable climbing
I sport of this well known and favorite rose. .50
I ^'Porotliy Perkins. VvTch. (1902) Soft shell pink, ilower- " iiig profusely in large clusters; very fragrant and
I lasting 40
p ^Gainsborough. H. T. (1903) A climbing Viscountess
I Folkestone; pale, satiny pi»k, very beautiful 40
I *Gold of Ophir. N. Copper yellow, very fine 40
'"Tauscndschocn, Poly. Fright pink, Thousand Beau- ties. A climbing rose that comes to us from Ger- many. The flowers first opening are a delicate shade of pink changing to rosy carmine. It gets its name
from its many flowers and is simply a wonder 50
AVm. Allen Rieliardson. (Noi.) Very deep orange-yellow,
showy and distinct ; a very free bloomer. .50
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I This lot only are ciimbiiig roses.
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Kfiiserlii Augusta Tictoria. H, T. (1891) In color it is a solt pearly-white, tinted with Just enough lemon in the center to relieve the white; remarkably fragrant, benutifully formed flowers on long, graceful stems; a strong, free, healthy grower, with bold, handsome
foliage 4$
La Detroit- H. T. Clear pink, a beautiful rose for any
purpose 46
Lady Alice Stanley. H. T. (1908) Outside of petals deep coral rose, inside pale flesh, slightly flushed deeper flesh ; an attractive and pleasing combination of coloring, very
vigorous grower. .50
Laurent Carle. H. T. (1907) Deep rosy red, large, full and
exquisite form, carried on erect stems; very fine. .50
l.a France. H. T. (1867) Delicate silvery pink, very large, fine globular form, free blooming, fragrant
and beautiful 35
1-e Progress. H. T. (1904) Nankeen yellow, opening to
saffron yellow; a grand garden rose 60
Mahle Jlorrison. H. P. (1878) A sport from Baroness Roth child, with same habit of growth. White often
flushed with carmine. A pretty rose 40
3Iad. 3Ielanie Sonpert. H. T. (1905) Saffron-yellow suffu- sed with carmine and pink ; very large, free blooming
and one of the most distinct sorts. .50
Marquise de Sinety. H. T. (1905) A superb color of roman
f»cre, shaded rosy scarlet; very large, cupped form. .50
3ieteor. H. T. Deep rich red, one of the best 40
3[olly Sharman Crawford. T. (1908) Very large and full, perfectly formed, witn a liigh pointed center; the color is delicate eau-de-nil w^hite, which, as the flower fully exp- ands, becomes dazzling white. .50
Mine. Abel Cliatenay. H. T. (1895) Carmine rose shaded
salmon, very free 50
Mme. Caroline Testout. H. T. (1890) Bright satin rose, vdth brighter center; large, full and globular; very
free and sweet: a valuable rose 35
Mmo. ilavary* H. T. (1900) Salmon fawn, often golden
orange; free and continuous bloomer; a flne rose 50
Mrs. Aaron TVard. H. T. (1907) Indian yellow' washed
salmon rose; a splendid rose 50
rirs. A. B, Waddell. H. T. (1908) A delicate, soft, rosy- salmon, suffused with a golden sheen; especially
handsome in half expanded form .5#
Mrs. B, Cant. T. (1901) Deep rose on outer petals, inner petals soft silvery-rose suffused wdth buff at
the base - 50
Paul ATeyron. H. P. (1869) Deep rose, flowers enormous
size, fine foliage - 40
Perle d’Or. Poly. (1884) Nankeen Yellow with orange center; small and full, the very best of the Polyantha roses
.50
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Black Frmce. H. P. Maroon Crimson, one of tbe darkest
roses known 40
Captain Cliristy. H. P. (1873) Salmon flesh, distinct,
large and free 40
Compte de Mortemart. H. P, (1881) Clear rose, large
and full; fine form and a good bloomer 35
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer. H. P. (1899) Very vigorous, clear silvery rose, very large and fragrant, with
lovely long buds 40
Dean Hole. H. T, (1904) A superb rose for any purpose; blooms very large, of great substance, of fine elongated form with high center; color silvery carmine, shaded sal- mon; absolutely distinct. .50
Dorothy Page Roberts. H. T. (1907) Lovely shade of
coppery pink, suffused apricot. .50
Etoiie de France. H. T. (1905) Velvety crimson; center
vivid cerise red; blooms large, full; cupped form 40
Fisher Holmes. H. P. (1865) Deep crimson scarlet, full
and perfect form; fragrant; extra good 50
Fraa liari Dnischki. H. P. (1900) This is the ideal hardy white Hose, pure in color, perfect in form; strong grower ( nd remarkably free-flowering; superb in
every way 40
CeneraS Jacqueminot. H. P. (1853) Brilliant crimson scarlet, very fragrant; an excellent and favorite va- riety for any purpose 35
General Mac Arthur. H. T. (1905) Very vigorous. Dark velvety scarlet; large, full and free blooming; very frag- rant. .40
Geo. C. Waiid. H. T. (1908) Vigorous. The flowers are large, full, perfectly formed, with highly pointed cent- ers; the growht is erect, robust and flowering with
great freedom ; color, orange vermillion. .50
Gloire de Margottin. H. P. (1887) Dazzling led, almost
scarlet, fragrant; a beautiful garden or piUar rose. .40
Hugh Dickson. H. P. (1904) Brilliant crimson, shailed scarlet; good size and form; petals slightly cujjped and
reflexed. .50
Irish Elegans. (Single) H. T. (1906) Vigorous. Bronze-
orange, scarlet and apricot ; a charming single sort. .60
Jean Note. H. T. (1908) Chrome-yellow, changing to
creamy-yellow; large, full and globular. .50
Jonkheer J. L. Mock. H. T (1910) A noteworthy novelty of distinct merit, fine for cutting, best for gardens. Col- or carmine, changing to imperial pink. Blooms of large
size, perfect formation and highly perfumed. .50
Joseph Mill. H. T. (1904) Beautiiul clear salmon-pink, shaded outside of petals, pink orange copper; blooms
large, full and perfect form 60
liiilariiey. H. T. (1898) Pale pink buds, long and pointed.. .40
Hardy Perenials.
Aquilegia. (columbine) The stock we offer is of the long- spurred variety, graceful flowers of a delicate cream ris- ing two feet or more above the foliage. each .15
ASTILBE.
Those we offer are equally suited for outdoor planting or for forcing indoors for winter decoration.
Cxladstoiie. — Plant of symetrical shape, hearing a profusion of
fragrant, snow- white plumes well above the foliage, each .35 Japonica. — Large branching panicles of pure white feathery
flowers, fine for cutting. each .30
Palmata. — One of the most sticking and beautiful hardy
plants in cultivation; bright crimson flowers. each .50
Queen Alexandra. — A splendid pink variety, a very free
bloomer bearing its flowers well above the foliage, each .35 DELPHINIUM, (laekspuk)
The stock we offer are of our own careful selection of a period of a number of years. The plants are strong, vigorous habit, with large flowers in massive spikes; the majority running in the light- er shades of blue. Price each . 15
DORONICU31. (leopards bane)
While the yellow daisies may be a drug on the market in Aug- ust, this one is A^ery welcome in March, when floAvers are scarce. It springs up rapidly and bears a graceful lemon-yellow flower ab- out three inches in diameter, with long pointed petals. Distinct, clean groAAdit and has no weedy appearance. Splendid for cutting.
Price each .15
FUNKIA. (plantain lily)
Tlie Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; their broad, massiA’e foliage makes them attractiA^e subjects for the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally AveU in sun or shade.
Alba Marginata. — Pretty green foliage, margined with
white, flowers lilac. each .25
('oerulea. — Broad green leaves, blue flowers. each .15
Fortniiei. — Large, glaucous-green foliage, flowers mauve. .25 Lanceolata. — Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac
flowers in September and October. each .15
Robiista Elegans Variegata. — The most robust of all the var- iegated-leaved varieties ; foliage large, green, Avith pretty
white A’ariegations. eacli .25
Sieboldiaiui. — Large glaucous foliage; flowers AA’hite tinged
Avith lilac. each . 15
Subcordata grandiflora. — Pure vhite, lily-shaped, fragrant
flowers in August. each .25
Thomas Hogg. — Well rounded green foliage with a broad
border of white, deep lilac colored flowers. each .25
(xAIIiARDIA GRANDIFLORA (blanket flower) Large, showy, daisy-like flowers, banded with orange and rich red. In bloom aU summer and A^ery useful for cut flowers.
Price each . 15
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GYPSOPHILA. (baby’s breath)
The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and on account of their gracefully arraigned panicles of minute flowers should be in every garden. They are especially valuable for use witli almost all other flowers in making up bouquets.
Price each .25
HARDY PRIMROSES.
These are among the best of the early spring-blooming plants. Y'e offer these in DOUBLE PINK, and DOUBLE IVHITE. SINGLE YELLOW, and SINGLE PINK AVITH YELLOAY CENTEE. Price 15 cts each. ^1.50 per dozen.
HEMEROCALIS FLAVA. (yellow day lily)
Popular hardy tuberous qlants, belonging the the Lily family. They succeed everywhere, and should always be included in the border of old-fashioned hardy plants. Very fragrant, deep lemon- yellow flowers in June and July. each .25
ORIENTAL POPPY.
An interesting hardy perenial which once started will take care of itself for years. Large, deep crimson dowers.
Price. 15 cts. each, doz $1 50
SHASTA DAISY.
Alaska. — A fiecided improvement on the original ; large blooms, very free flowering, pure glistening white. Clumps 25 cts. Ostrich Plume. — The o.strich-plume daisy, as it has very approp- riately been named, is a semi double form of Burbank’s fam- ous Shasta daisy, with long, glistening, pure white petals; ve- ry long stems. Fine for c-utting. Strong Clump.s 25 cts. each Seedlings." Of the new Burbank’s Double Fluted Shasta Daisy. These are a wo]\derful improvement over all other Shasta Dai- sies, they grow in size from -1 to 5 inches across, are very dou- ble with pure glistening white petals and yellow center; fine for cutting or for garden decoration. Strong Clumps 35 cts.
TRIT031A. (red-hot poker)
Quartiniana.— Flowers late in Alay in spikes 10 to 12 inches long.
orange-red when first opening, changing to yellow, each .60 Trieoloi*.— Three distinct colors, "tlie buds first opening cochineal- red, then to canary yellow, last to sulplnir-white. each .35
Yt'CCA FILAMENTOSA. (adams neelle)
Among hardy ornamental foliage and flowering plants, this can be classed at the head of the list. Its broad, sword-like foliage and 5 to 6 feet tall, branched spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, creamy-white flowers during June and July make it an effective plant for all positions. Price 25 cts. each.
VIOLETS. (vioi-As)
Princess of AVales. — A very sweet-scented single variety, of rich but soft violet-blue; the easiest to grow. each 10 cts. doz. $1.00
TUFTED PANSIES, (viola cornuta)
The improved form of these are now consi-dered one of the im portant bedding plants. In flower the entire season, the colors are mostly in purple and violet. Price 10 cts. each. $1.00 per doz.
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Ornamental Shrubbery.
Althea Totus Albus. — Fine single pure white. each .25
Amorpha Fruticosa. — (false ixdigo) A strong grooving shrub, from 6 to 7 feet high, with finger-like spikes of indigo-colored
flowers in clusters, blooms early in June. each .25
Andromeda Maryana. — (lily of the valley shrub) Of dwarf, low growht bearing early in June panicles of waxy white droo- ping bell-shaped blossoms. each .25
Aralia Spinosa. — (hercules ci.ub) A native tree-like Shrub, grow ing from 10 to 15 feet high, with very prickly stems, pinnate leaves and immense panicles of white flowers in August, an odd, tropical looking plant. each .50
Berberis Thunbergi. — (Japanese barberry) A beautiful variety with small fohage and attractive scarlet berries which remain
the greater part of the winter, very desirable. each .25
Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea. — (purple rarberby) Of erect, tall growht, with fine purple foliage ; the young shoots are red, and in May it bears small yellow flowers, followed in fall by bright red fruit. 25 cts each. §2.50 per dozen.
Boxwood. — The well-known Boxwood, now so popular for plant- ing as individual specimens on the lawn, in vases and window boxes, and for the fine formal and decorative effects that can be produced by the many shapes into which this plant can be trimmed. Prices from 25 cts. to $1.50
CALLUNA. (heather)
Very handsome small shrubs, well adapted for borders of eve- rgreens or for sunny, stony or sandy slopes and banks with moist surroundings. Cut branches keep their lifelike appearance for months.
Vulgaris Elegaiitissima. — The true white schotch heather.
Price each .50
Alporti. — Vigorous grower, with rosy-carmine flowers, each .50 Cornus Alba Siberica. — (Siberian dogwood) A strong growing variety, crimson colored branches in winter. Price each .25 Cornus Sericea. — A reddish-stennned variety of strong growht, corymbs of white flowers late in June, followed by pretty blue
berries in October. Price each .25
Cottoneaster. — Beautiful, useful shrub, of low grow^ht, with exel- ent foliage and showy, red fruit, which remains on the bran- ches all winter. They grow W'^ell in a sunny position, and in any ordinary, well drained soil. While classed as Evergreens they are not wiiolly so in unusually cold winters, but ordinar- ily liold their foliage throught the season. Prices. 25 cts. 85 cts. and 50 cts.
C3iiisus Laburnum. — (golden chain) A dw^arf tree or large siirub with shining green leaves and long, drooping racemes of yel- low flow^ers which appear in early summer. Prices. 25 cts. 50 cts. and 75 cts.
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DEUTZIAS.
Weii-knowli profuse flowering Shrubs, blooming in spring or early summer. Succeed in any sunny position.
Deutzia Crenata Rosea Plena. — Double white, tinged with pink ;
very desirable tall Shrub. Price each .25
Dentzia Candidissiina Plena.. — A fine tall double white each .25 Deiitzia Gracilis. — A favorite dwarf bush, eoYei-ed with spikes of
pure white flowers in early summer. Price each .25
Dentzia Leinoiiie. — \Vitliout doubt one of th.e very best dwarf hardt^ Shrubs; flowers very lar'ge and T)roduced in coneshaped
heads of purest white, wliicli open out very full eacli .25
Dentzia Scabra. — Large white, ti!)ge<l pink. .. __ Piice each .25 English Eilheri.— (hazel xut) A Sluub or suiall Tree whicli is one that is useful as well as ornamental. In this locallity it commences bearing when quite young aiid as it grows older bear.^ luits of unsurpassed flavor in enormus nuautitv.
Prices. 25 cts. 50 cts. and 75 cts.
English Laurel. — A small tix'e or bush, with handsonie, shining foliage. .Justly popular on tlie Pacific Coast. Its glossy, ever- green foliage iuakes it equally beautiful both summei' and win ter. It can he plaiited as a single specimen plant or in pairs at gates or entrances. Price 35 cts. 50 cts. and 75 cts. Eraximis Ormts. — ( flowejuxg a.'-'H ) r-^mfdl and iieat-growing, witii terminal panicles of fringe-like, greeni^'h -white flowers in May o!' June. Price. 35 cts. ami 50 cts.
Genista Scoparia. — (scjroTCJi nrooM) Rapid-giowingw^dirnb ; trus- ses of hriglit yellow flowers in early spring. 25 cts. and 35 cts. Hydrangea Arhorescence Grandil’lora. — This magnificcut, perfe- ctly hauly American shi'uh ha.s snow-white blossoms of laj-gest size. One' of its most valuable characteristics is its c(»ming into bloom just after t!ie passing of all the ('arly Spring Siirubs, while its long flowciing season makes it a valuable acquisition in any garden.. Price 35 cts. and 50 cts.
Hydrangea Panicr.lata Graiidiflora. — Without doubt tl.e best known and mo.st popular summer-flowering Shiub in cuitiva- tion. The flovvcT'S, whicli arc horn in dense pyramidal panicles a f(j()t long, in the gieate.st ])rofnsion, are white when they fh'St open, but gradluaily tdiange to rose color, and remain in good condition for weelis. each 50 cts.
Lilac, (.'ominou Purple.- -Ti.e old favorite aiid one of the best. 25 cts. each.
liilac, Common white. — Flotvers white, very fragrant, each 25 ct. Lilac, Jo.sikea. — A distinct species of tree-like growht with dark, shining leaves and purple flowers, which are produced after all other varieties have finished blooming, each 50 cts.
Lilac, Mine. Ciisimir Perier. — The finest double white Lilac yet introduced. Tise individual flowers, which resemble miniature Tuberoses, as well as the truss, axe of im.mense size, delicious- ly scented; fine for cutting. Price. 50 ct. 75 ct. and $1,00 Lilac, Marie IjCgraye. — P>eaiitiful, caeaioy-widtc flowers of imm- ense size; bii.sh of dwarf habit. One of the most p.opular white \'arii‘ties. Price. 50 ct. 75 c.t. and $1.00
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Mountain Ash. — Handsome small tree with pinnate foliage and bearing corymbs of small white flowers in late spring, follow- ed by large clusters of bright red berries during late Summer and Fall. A beautiful tree for lawn or street curb planting. Prices. 25 ct. 50 ct. 75 ct. and $1.00
Oregon Grape. — A handsome evergreen ornamental shrub with dark, lustrous green, spiny-toothed leaves and yellow flowers in dense clusters. Berries blue or nearly black. Fine as single .specimens or in groups. 35 ct. and 50 ct.
Pliiladelphns Grandiflorns. — (mock ob.ojge) A large white flow- ered, robust grower, each 25 cts.
Philadelphus Purpurea Maculata. — Large white flowers, with a rosy-crimson spot at the base of each petal, each 25 cts.
Spiraea, Callosa Alba. — Avery dwarf variety; white flowers nearly all summer, each 25 cts.
Spiraea, Bumalda Walhif, — A new sport from Anthony Waterer of a more intence caimson color, each. 35 ct-s. and 50 cts.
Spiraea Margaritae. — A handsome free-flowering variety with large, flat heads of soft pink flowers from June to October; grows from 3 to 4 feet high, each 25 cts.
Sjjiraea. Van Houttei. — The grandest of all the white Spiraeas; it is of compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any season, but when in flower it is a complete fountain of white bloom, the foliage hardly showing, each 25 ct. and 50 c
Staghorn Sumac. — A large growing, bold and effective Shrub, with delicate fern-Hke foliage and brilliant scarlet fruit in the autumn, each 35 ct. 50 ct. and 75 ct
Symplioriearpus Vulgaris. — (eed fruited, or ixdian currant) A well known dwarf Shrub with small pink flowers, followed by bright red berries in the Autumn, each 25 cts.
Viburnum Opulus Sterilis. — (com^ion snowball) The popular white snowball, filled with large pendant balls of white flow- ers in May. each 25 cts. and 50 cts.
Weigelia Amabilis, — Well known popular Shrub, producing trumpet-shaped flowers of a beautiful pink, each 25 cts.
Weigelia, Rosea Xaiia Variegata. — A neat dwarf Shrub, valua- ble for the clearly defined variegations of green, yellow and pink in its leaves; flowers delicate rose and pink, each 25 ct.
Hardy Climbing Plants.
Akebia Quinata. (akebia vine) One of the most graceful of our hardy climbers, with deep green, small foliage, and producing in early spring numberless bunches of violet-brown flowers, which have a pleasant cinnamon oder. each 25 cts.
Amiielopsis Engelmaiii. A greatly improved variety of Virginia Creeper, with dense foliage of a glossy light-green in summer, chauhing to a brilliant crimson in the autumn, each 25 cts.
Ampelopsis Tricolor, A beautiful and desirable cHmber, with fine dark green foliage, wonderfully variegated with white and pink ; during the late summer and fall the plant is liberally covered with attractive small berries of a peculiar lustrous metalic peacock blue color, each 25 cts.
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Ampelopsis Quinquifolia. (Virginia creeper) This well known climber is one of the best and quickest growing varieties for covering arbors etc. ; its large, deep green foliage assumes brilliant shades of yellow, crimson and scarlet in the fall, each 25 cts.
Ampelopsis Veitclii. (boston ivy) The most popular climbing plant for covering brick, stone or wooden walls etc. ; it clings to the smoothest surface like ivy ; the foliage is of a rich olive green during the summer, changing to various shades of bright crimson and scarlet in the fall, each 25 cts.
English Ivy. Invaluable evergreen variety, used for covering etc. and has become very popular for covering graves, especially if in the shade; where grass will not succeed, each 25 cts.
Hail’s .Japanese Honneysuckle, Flowers pure white, turning to yellow, fragrant, hardj’^ and almost evergreen, each 25 cts.
Vitis Humifolia. (turquoise-berry vine) One of the most desira- ble very hardy climbers, with glossy dark green leaves, which are insect and disease proof, always presenting a clean, fresh appearance. In late summer and fall the plant is loaded
with berries, which are very attractive in the various stages of ripening, passing through many shades of blue, finally turn- ing black, each 25 cts.
Vinca Minor. (periwinkle, or trait.ing myrti.e) An exelent dwarf evergreen trailing plant that is used extensively for car- peting the ground under shrubs and trees, or on graves, where it is to shady for other plants to thrive, each 25 cts.
Choice Coniferous Evergreens.
Abies Concolor, (colorabo fir) One of the choicest evergreens, of distinct habit and color, which is an attractive silvery green ; rare. Fine plants. 10 to 15 inches 50 cts. and 75 cts.
Abies Nordmania. (nord.man’s fir) A rare and noble tree, with leaves of a dark green color, maintained throughout the year. 8 to 12 inches in height 50 cts. to 75 cts. sach.
Cedrus Atlaiitica. (mt. atlas cedar) Of vigorous growht, pyra- midal fomr; dense, light silvery foliage, very thick on upper side of the branches. Hardy and valuable. One of the finest evergreens. 12 to 30 inches in height. 50c. 75c. |>1. and $1.25
Cupressns Lawsoiiiana, (lawson’s cypress) A handsome tree of graceful habit; delicate, feathery, bluish-green foliage. Fine specimens 12 to 24 inches in height. 50 cts. 75 cts. and $1.00
-luniperus Virjginiana. (red cedar) Medium growht, tapering form, bright, green foliage. Very useful for ornamental plant- ing. 15 to 24 inches in height. 50 cts. to 75 cts. each
Picea Excelsa. (norway spruce) The most generally used for evergreen trees, useful for screens and windbreaks on account of its rapid growht. It makes a tall tree and is of pyramidal, symetrical growht. 15 to 18 inches 50 cts. each
Picea Pung^ens. (Colorado blue spruce) Few trees are as much sought for as this. The tree forms a dense pyramidal specimen with stiff pungent foliage, and clusters of cones. WeU colored specimens, 10 to 12 inches 50 cts. and 75 cts.
Pilius Aiistriaca. (Austrian pine) A remarkably robust, hardy tree; leaves long, stiff and dark green ; highly ornamental. X'aliiable tor this section of the country; growht rapid. Fine s}:.>ecimens 12 to 24 inciics. 50 cts, to 75 cts.
Piuns Strobiis. (white pine ) The most ornamental of all
our nati\'e pines. Fohage light, delicate, silvery green. Will do well in the poorest soils. IIS to 24 inclies. 50 cts. and 75 cts
Thuya Orientalis. (jap.as'ese thuya) A lieautiful Japanese coni- fer, with ilense, spreading branches, pyramidal outline; bri<rht green foliage, lighter underneath. Fine specimens 18 to 24 in- ches, 75 cts. each. Smal plants 25 cts. and 50 cts. each.
NOTE. The prices "iveu for all ornamental trees and slimbs are net and does not include transportation ch.arges.
Small specimens < aii he shi]>j>ed hy Parcel Post. Larger sizes will Im_* ship|<ed hy freight or express.
3Iy Neighbor s Rose.
The roses red ii[)on my neighbor’s vine Are owned by him, but they are also mine.
His was was the cost, and bis the labor, too,
But mine as well as his tlie joy, their loveliness to view.
They Uoom for me, and are for me as fair As for the man who gives them all his care.
Thus I am rich, l>ecause a good man grew A rose-clad vine for all his neighbors’ view.
I know from this that others plant for me,
And what they own, my joy may also be;
So why lx* selfish, when so much that’s fine Is grown for you, upon yourr neighbor’s vine.
— ABRAHAM GRUBER.
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