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Shoemaker*

Special Delivery Service

If your purchase amounts to $1 or over, and is accompanied by the cash, we will deliver by mail, express, or freight, at our option, all seeds and bulbs listed in this catalogue, excepting as here noted.

We do not agree to prepay transportation charges on Peas, Beans, or Corn, nor on Implements, Fertilizers, Insecticides, Plants, and Potatoes. A reference to the pages on which these items are offered will show the slight additional charge necessary to cover mailing.

Seeds, Bulbs, and Plants can be sent by parcel post at regular zone rates. Fluids, Poisonous Insecticides, and similar materials cannot be sent by mail.

INFORMATION OF VALUE TO PURCHASERS

REMITTANCES. Remittances should be made either in the form of a P. O. Money Order, Bank Draft, Registered Letter, or Express Money Order. Seeds and Plants will be sent C.O.D. only when one-half of the purchase price accompanies the order.

PRICES and TERMS. The prices on all our merchandise are based on cash at time of purchase . For the convenience of local and nearby customers who are fre- quent buyers, we are pleased to keep an account of the entire month’s purchases, to be paid for promptly on the first part of the following month. AH goods in this catalogue are offered subject to being unsold on receipt of order, and the prices quoted are subject to advance without notice.

GIVE YOUR FULL ADDRESS. We frequently receive orders without the name of the sender or with insufficient address. Customers should be particular to give fuH Name, Post Office, County, and State, Number of Street or P. O. Box, and the nearest Express Office.

ORDER EARLY. It will greatly facilitate shipments if orders are sent in early. We aim to send off all orders the same or next day after receipt, but during the rush season this may be impossible; hence the advisability of ordering early.

NON- WARRANTY. Bassi Freres give no warranty, express or implied, as to de- scription, purity, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, plants, or bulbs they send out, and they will not be in any way responsible for the crop. We request every customer to accept all goods on these conditions. Seeds of the best quality will sometimes fail through improper treatment. Thus, a small seed may be sown so deeply that the young plant cannot reach the surface. More failures result from the disregard of the conditions necessary to germination than from inferiority of the seed used.

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LARCHMONT, NEW YORK

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ylNOTHER year goes to prove that our friends in and about New Rochelle have full confidence in the garden supplies carried in our ^ •*“ store and in the service we try to render.

This catalogue presents a new department — our nursery and greenhouses on the Post Road, just east of Larchmont. On the lower level we are grow- ing evergreens, shrubs and perennials, in order that our customers may have only such stocks as we can truthfully recommend. On the ledge at the east we have erected greenhouses, and as soon as spring opens we expect to construct an office building.

These advances and improvements have been possible only through the confidence our customers have put in us and iu the goods we sell. We are spurred on to greater efforts to serve you. We are urged to even greater watchfulness over our seeds, our trees, our plants, to the end that your garden pleasure and satisfaction may be complete.

Rock-Garden at main entrance to our Nursery at Larchmont, N. Y.

Evergreen Trees for Eastern Grounds

This group includes some of the most beautiful trees in cultivation. They are adapted to almost any climate and soil. So, too, they fill a great variety of purposes — specimens, windbreaks, hedges, and back- grounds for spring-blooming trees and shrubs, and about the foundations of the home.

ABIES • Fir

Extremely handsome trees, particularly during

the first twenty-five to forty years of their life,

forming attractive specimens for lawn or landscape.

A. concolor. White Fir. One of the most desirable for cultivation. Rapid-growing, very hardy, drought-resisting tree with light glaucous green foliage. Specimens, 2 to 10 ft., $3.50 to $35.

A. Douglasi. Douglas Fir. A graceful, rapid-grow- ing tree of great beauty, with dark green or bluish green foliage. Thrives in sandy soil. Use- ful as a specimen tree and will make as attractive a hedge as hemlock. Specimens, 23^ to 5 ft., $4 to $7.50.

A. Nordmanniana. Nordmanns Fir. A very hardy, extremely desirable evergreen for the northern states. Dark green foliage, lustrous above, silvery beneath, and pendant 4- to 6-inch cones. Specimens, 6 to 7 ft., $18.

A. pectinata. Silver Fir. Shining, dark green foliage, silvery green on the underside. A graceful tree often attaining great height; desirable as a specimen tree. Price on application.

A. Veitchi. Veitch Fir. While young it is not sur- passed in beauty by any other Fir. Medium size, covered with shiny, bright green foliage, silvery white beneath, with dark violet-blue cones that become brown at maturity. Specimens, 10 to 11 ft., $50.

BUXUS • Boxwood

sempervirens. As specimens or as hedges, these beautiful plants have been used with wonderful effects in gardens for many years. Prices on application.

CRYPTOMERIA

C. Lobbi. A compact form with short, stiff, deep green leaves, that assume a russet appearance in the fall. An ideal specimen tree for lawns. Speci- mens, 5 to 8 ft., $10.50 to $20.

JUNIPERUS • Cedar

Beautiful native American trees that can be used in many ways in gardens and landscape work. Their tall, pyramidal and conical forms are particularly useful for formal gardens and for harmonizing harsh building-lines.

J. communis aurea. Golden Juniper. A dwarf, golden form that holds its color all winter. Very effective in masses. $4.50 to $7.

J. communis hibernica. Irish Juniper. The many upright branches grow so closely together as to form a slender columnar tree of great beauty. Very formal, particularly desirable in Italian gardens. Specimens, 1 Vz to 2p2 ft., $3 to $6.

J. chinensis Pfitzeriana. Pfitzer Juniper. A low, broad, pyramid of blue-green foliage — one of the most beautiful and most satisfactory Junipers for our climate. Large specimens, $30.

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J. sabina. Savin Juniper. Dense, dark green foliage that exhales a strong odor when bruised. Ideal for low borders and foundation plantings. Will stand shearing; thrives in dry, rocky, and sunny places. $5 to $7.

J. virginiana. Red Cedar. A beautiful, conical tree, much branched, densely clothed with green or bronze-green foliage. Of variable habit. Speci- mens, 5 to 18 ft., $10 to $32.

PICEA • Spruce

So similar to the firs that they have been confused with them, but Spruce cones hang down, while fir cones are erect. Beautifully shaped, conical trees whose spire-like tops add much charm to the land- scape.

P. Alcockiana bicolor. Alcock’s Spruce. Rapid- growing, handsome tree with slender, spreading branches, covered with dark green foliage. Cones 3 to 4 inches long, dark purple, maturing brown. Specimens, $20.

P. excelsa. Norway Spruce. Tall, fast-growing, picturesque tree, with slightly pendent limbs, but the twigs droop. Desirable as specimens, hedges, or windbreaks. $4 and up.

P. excelsa pygmaea. Pygmy Norway Spruce. A peculiar and interesting form of low, dense habit, with shorter, more crowded branches than the type. $8.

P. orientalis. Oriental Spruce. Ideal for small gardens because of its slow growth. A very graceful tree, holding its lower limbs for many years and covered with glossy, dark green foliage. Thoroughly hardy. $5 and up.

P. polita. Tigertail Spruce. Distinctive because of its broad, conical form, and the light green, rigid, spiny leaves spreading in all directions, from stout branches. Long, glossy brown, 4- to 5-inch cones. Specimens, $16.

P. pungens. Colorado Spruce. A handsome, hardy, narrow-conical tree, covered with light bluish green foliage. The branches are in whorls, evenly spaced on the trunk. Specimens, ft., $4.50.

P. pungens Kosteri. Kosters Blue Spruce. Prob- ably the most beautiful Spruce for lawn or garden. The silvery blue, almost silvery white, foliage is produced in whorls by a narrow pyram- idal tree, that has unusual garden uses. $7.50 and up.

PINUS • Pine

Hardy, vigorous, characteristic trees that are ndispensable in landscape pictures and equally as good as windbreaks and as tall screens. Are entirely at home in New England territory.

Abies concolor. See page 2

Pinus nigra austriaca. Austrian Pine. The 3- to 4-inch, rigid, dark green leaves give this tree a very distinct appearance. A tall, fast-growing, dense tree. Specimens, 4 to 7 ft., $6 to $14.

P. Strobus. White Pine. A most lovable tree. It is a strong grower, very symmetrical in youth but with advancing years the long, slender, slightly drooping branches give the tree its characteristic shape that is recognized as far as it can be seen. Specimens, 3 to 8 ft., $5 to $12.

P. sylvestris. Scotch Pine. Pyramidal when young, it gradually assumes its very characteristic broad, round-topped head with age. The spread- ing, often somewhat pendulous branches are covered with twisted, bluish green leaves, in pairs, 13^ to 3 inches long. Specimens, 3 to 6 ft., $5 to $12.

RETINOSPORA (Japanese Cypress)

Retinosporas are only the juvenile forms of the white cedar and arborvitse, the peculiar character- istic linear foliage being perpetuated by selection and special propagation methods. The trees are robust growers in favored situations, giving distinct character to foundations and landscapes.

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R. obtusa nana compacta. Dwarf Japanese Cypress. Very dense, bright green foliage, on a dwarf, compact plant, seldom more than a foot high. Valuable for miniature gardens and jardinieres. $9 to $16.

R. pisifera. Sawara Cypress. Bright green, ever- green foliage, borne by somewhat pendulous branches. An extremely hardy, vigorous, useful garden tree. Specimens, 1 3^ to 6 ft., $2 to $12.

R. pisifera filifera. Thread-like, gracefully pen- dulous branches of great length, with bright green foliage. Well-established specimens are very beautiful. Specimens, 13^ to 6 ft., $2 to $12.

R. pisifera filifera aurea. Distinct, showy va- riety; the young foliage is rich golden yellow eventually fading to the greener hues. $2 and up.

R. pisifera plumosa. Plume Cypress. Conical habit with almost erect, slender, feathery branches and bright green foliage. Specimen plants, $2 and up.

R. pisifera plumosa aurea. Golden Plume Cypress. One of the very best variegated forms, with new growth and foliage bright golden yellow. Excellent for foundation plantings. Specimen plants, $2 and up.

SCIADOPITYS

S. verticillata. Umbrella Pine. Beautiful, com- pact, narrow-conical evergreen tree, with dark green, glossy leaves 3 to 6 inches long, fifteen to thirty in a whorl, which gives it a very distinctive appearance. Because of its rather slow growth it is a most desirable small garden plant. Specimens, 6 to 7 ft., $20.

TAXUS • Yew

Beautiful evergreen plants, clothed in dark green foliage with many red berries over winter. Besides being good specimen plants, they make excellent hedges, standing shearing well.

T. baccata repandens. English Yew. Wide- spreading, semi-prostrate plants with dark green foliage. The hardiest, most desirable form of the English Yew for New England. Specimens, $6 to $15.

T. canadensis. Canadian Yew. A prostrate native shrub seldom more than 3 feet high, but more upright in cultivation than wild, with green or yellowish green foliage. Very desirable for cover- ing banks and rockeries. $3.50 and up.

T. cuspidata. Japanese Yew. Without doubt, this Yew is the most valuable plant Japan has fur- nished the North Atlantic States. For those who want the tree-shaped Yew, this is the one to buy. Perfectly hardy as far as central New Hampshire, it will make a most beautiful tree 50 feet high. Specimen trees, $9 and up.

THUYA • Arborvitae

Very hardy, ornamental evergreen trees of nar- row, conical, dense habit, particularly useful in formal plantings and for hedges.

T. occidentalis. American Arborvitae. Particularly beautiful when young, developing into a py- ramidal tree of medium height, with bright green foliage, yellowish green beneath and changing to brownish green during the winter. Many forms, the smaller of which make desirable porch and tub plants for winter decoration. Specimens, 2 to 7 ft., $3.50 to $10..

T. occidentalis pyramidalis. Pyramidal Arbor- vitae. Very narrow, close, compact, upright habit. Extremely desirable for foundation plantings and in formal gardens. They are regular exclamation points in the landscape. Specimens, 2 to 7 ft., $3.50 to $10.

T. occidentalis Rosenthali. Rosenthal Arborvitae. Particularly desirable because of the rich, dark green foliage that retains its color all winter; of broad, pyramidal habit. Should be more often used. $3.50 and up.

We have many large, choice Evergreens of all the above varieties which we have not yet trans- ferred to our nursery. If you desire any, we suggest getting them before we move them. We will be glad to quote prices on them. Nursery and greenhouses at Larchmont, N. Y.

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Deciduous Trees

Trees are necessary in order to complete the landscape picture; they break the sky-line and help to harmonize the buildings in the picture. The following are among the best deciduous trees for that purpose

ACER platanoides. Norway Maple. Tall, hand- some tree, with a large, round head, that casts a dense shade. Autumn foliage beautiful — yellow and gold. A very desirable street or shade tree. $5 and up.

BETULA alba. White Birch. An exceedingly grace- ful and beautiful tree. In spring the brownish yellow catkins are interesting; in summer, every zephyr causes a fluttering of the attractive foliage; in autumn, the tree is clothed in golden tints; while all winter the slender twigs form beautiful tracery against the sky-line. $4 and up.

CATALPA bignonioides nana. Umbrella Tree. A dense, round bush, grafted on a straight, high stem. Very desirable in formal gardens. May be used in place of bay trees. Hardy. $7.50 and up.

FAGUS sylvatica. European Beech. Beautiful, tall trees, of ovate or elliptic form, with smooth gray bark. In autumn the foliage turns a pleasing yellow, finally fading to dirty white, much of it hanging on all winter. A very beautiful lawn tree. 10 to 11 ft., $18 to $25.

MAGNOLIA Soulangeana. The large, fragrant, cup-shaped, white flowers, more or less suffused with rose or pink, open before the dark green leaves expand. Very hardy. $5 and up.

M. Soulangeana Norbertiana. Flowers more deeply tinted and much later than M. Soulangeana. $5 and up.

Catalpa bignonioides

Acer platanoides

POPULUS Eugenei. Carolina Poplar. The fastest- growing shade tree, of upright, symmetrical form. 8 to 11 ft., $1.50 to $2.50.

QUERCUS palustris. Pin Oak. Tall, symmetrical rather pyramidal trees, with characteristic, drooping lower limbs. An exceedingly handsome tree. Rapid grower. Prefers moist soils. $5 and up.

SALIX babylonica. Weeping Willow. Long, slender, pendent branches covered with long, narrow, bright green leaves, give this large crowned tree a billowy effect. Picturesque and a great favorite. Prices on application.

ULMUS americana. American Elm. The long, curved branches give this tall, stately tree a most graceful effect, that improves with age. A most desirable street or lawn tree. Prefers moist soils, and is one of the best native trees. $5 to $100, according to size.

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Flowering Shrubs

Deutzia scabra crenata plena

BERBERIS Thunbergi. Barberry. Dense, low, spiny, deciduous shrub, 2 to 4 feet high. An ideal low hedge plant. Foliage light green, with bril- liant fall colors. The bright red fruit hangs on all winter. 50 cts. each, $5.50 per doz.

BUDDLEIA Davidi. Orange-Eye Butterfly Bush. Showy, fragrant, lilac-purple, tubular flowers, with orange-yellow mouth, in dense spikes. A worthwhile, unusual shrub. 3 to 8 feet high, $1.

CORNUS florida. Flowering Dogwood. One of America’s most beautiful flowering trees reaching a height of 10 to 15 feet. Billowy masses of white in May and rich crimson autumn foliage. Speci- mens, 3 to 4 ft., $1.

C. florida rubra. Pink-flowering Dogwood. Like the above, with beautiful pink bracts. Speci- mens, 3 to 4 ft., $1.

CRATi^GUS monogyna albo-plena. Double White English Hawthorn. A white variety simi- lar to rubro-plena. $1 and up.

C. monogyna rubro-plena. Double Red English Hawthorn. Fragrant, double red flowers, borne in profusion, in May and June. Fine for specimens, reaching 10 feet in height, or as hedge plants, as they stand shearing. $1 and up.

DEUTZIA gracilis. Low, ball-shaped bushes, covered in June with pure white flowers, in long racemes. Most useful in shrubbery foregrounds or low hedges. $1 and up.

D. scabra candidissima. Double White Deutzia. Pure white, double flowers. Grows 6 feet high. $1 and up.

D. scabra crenata plena. Double white flowers in June. Vigorous growing plants, 6 to 12 feet high. Prefers moist soil. Makes an unusual hedge plant. $1 and up.

D. scabra crenata rosea-plena. Double, white flowers, tinged rose on the outside. $1.

FORSYTHIA intermedia. Brilliant yellow flow- ers on long, slender, arching branches in April. Rich glossy green foliage. Grows 8 feet tall. Good specimen shrub and makes an excellent hedge. $1.

F. suspensa. Weeping Forsythia. Long, slender, drooping, branches, 6 to 8 feet long, excellent for draping over walls, steep banks, or training over arbors. Yellow flowers, profusely borne in April. $1 each.

HYDRANGEA arborescens grandiflora alba.

Large heads, 5 to 7 inches across, of snow-white flowers, June to August. Prefers moist soils, and thrives in sun or partial shade. An erect shrub, 4 to 10 feet tall. $1.

H. paniculata. Similar to H. paniculata grandi- flora except for the large, rather loose, open panicles of single flowers. $1.

H. paniculata grandiflora. One of the most popular shrubs because of the immense, showy clusters of flowers in late summer, creamy white upon first opening, gradually changing to rose color, remaining in good condition for weeks. Specimens, 2 to 3 ft., $1.50 to $4.

KALMIA latifolia. Beautiful wheel-shaped pink flowers in large clusters, producing gorgeous effects in June. Attractive evergreen foliage, shiny dark green above, light green beneath. Easily grown in sun or partial shade. $2.50 to $6.

L1GUSTRUM ovalifolium. California Privet. The most popular hedge plant. A fast-growing, almost evergreen shrub, with dark green foliage, that may be sheared into any form. May be used as a substitute where boxwood is not hardy. 3 to 4 ft., $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100.

LILAC, Single Purple ( Syringa vulgaris). Beauti- ful, dense spikes of purple, very fragrant flowers, that are extremely popular in spite of the many named varieties now available. Forms symmet- rical bushes, 8 to 10 feet high, with dark green foliage. $1 and up.

L., Single White. Like the above, but for its pure white, fragrant flowers. $1 and up.

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Lilac, Double Purple. Has all the beauty of the single purple but with fine, double purple flowers. $1 and up.

L Double White. Pure white, double flowers of large size. $1 and up.

MULBERRY, Teas’ Weeping. One of the most beautiful weeping trees, especially useful in formal plantings. Has tall, straight stem, with gracefully drooping, slender branches, covered with bright shining green foliage. 4 to 5 ft., $5 and up.

PHILADELPHUS coronarius. Mock Orange . Deliciously fragrant, white flowers, with yellow stamens, borne in great profusion in June. An upright shrub, with gracefully curving branches. Attractive bright red fruits. $1 and up.

PRIVET. See Ligustrum.

RHODODENDRON maximum roseum. Our

native species. Very hardy, and extremely useful for mass effects. The dark green foliage forms an attractive background for the massive heads of large pink flowers. A shrub or small tree reaching 3 to 5 ft., $3 to $10.

R., Mixed Hybrids. These are among the most beautiful of our garden shrubs. Attractive sym- metrical plants, with dark green foliage, which enhances the beauty of the large clusters of rose, red, crimson, scarlet, purplish, or white flowers to great advantage. $6 to $10.

RHODOTYPOS kerrioides. Pure white flowers, an inch or more across, are borne singly at the ends of the twigs and are followed by the shiny black fruits that hang on all winter. A handsome, distinctive shrub, 4 to 5 feet high. $1 and up.

SPIRi4LA bumalda, Anthony Waterer. Bright rosy crimson flowers, in dense flat clusters from July till frost, if faded flower heads are removed. Fine for massing or edging shrubbery plantations. Grows 3 feet high. $1.

Spiraea Vanhouttei

Forsythia. See page 6

Spiraea Thunbergi. Myriads of small, dainty, pure white flowers in April before the narrow, light green leaves appear. In autumn the foliage assumes brilliant orange and scarlet tones. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall. $1.

S. Vanhouttei. Bridal Wreath. An extremely beautiful and graceful shrub, 5 to 6 feet high, com- pletely covered in May with myriads of small white flowers in clusters. $1 and up. SYMPHORICARPOS racemosus. Small, rose- colored flowers in loose, leafy racemes, followed by large, pure white, waxy berries, that hang on well into winter. A good edging for shrubs. $1.

VIBURNUM Lantana. The small white flowers, in dense, flat-topped clusters, appear in May, sur- mounting an upright shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, covered with rough, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Bright red berries, changing to black, and persisting till late winter. $1.

V. Sieboldi. Pyramidal clusters, 4 inches across, of white flowers. Vigorous-growing, very hardy shrub, 8 to 10 feet tall, with shiny, dark green foliage. The berries drop soon after ripening. $1.

V. tomentosum. White flowers, in large, flat- topped clusters, in June, followed by bluish black fruits, that persist well into the winter. Of spread- ing habit, reaching a height of 6 to 8 feet. $1.

WEIGELA rosea. An extremely attractive shrub, usually about 6 feet tall, each branch closely packed with large, showy, rose-colored flowers in early June. $1 and up.

W. alba. White flowers changing with age to pink or light rose. $1 and up.

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Hardy Garden Roses

Hybrid Tea Roses are the best for general garden cultivation because they bloom from June till hard freezing weather arrives. They must be protected over winter by banking earth about the canes, or further north by laying the canes down and covering them with earth or leaves. They will amply repay the extra trouble given. With one exception, which is noted, the following are Hybrid Tea Roses.

Dormant, field-grown plants, $1.25 each, $12 per doz. Pot-grown plants, $1.50 each, $15 per doz.

Colonel Leclerc. The large, globular buds are borne on long, strong stems, and open to large, full, moderately fragrant blooms of cherry-red, washed with carmine-lake. A vigorous grower, of upright, bushy habit. A continuous, profuse bloomer till frost.

Etoile de France. A most reliable Rose, with long, pointed buds, on long, stiff stems, opening to large, very fragrant, cupped, velvety crimson blooms with cherry-red center. Vigorous, bushy habit. Free, continuous bloomer all summer.

Francis Scott Key. Very large, full, very double, rich crimson-red blooms of good lasting quality; borne on long stems.

Los Angeles Rose

Grande Duchesse Marie- Adelaide. Large, per- fectly formed buds opening to full, deep orange- yellow, almost bronzy, blooms of delightful fra- grance, on long erect stems. A vigorous grower and free bloomer, with twigs and young foliage reddish brown, advancing to brilliant dark green. Also known as “Golden Mme. Abel Chatenay.’*

Jonkheer J. L. Mock. An extremely dependable bedding Rose. Very large, full, fragrant blooms, rosy white inside, outside carmine-pink.

Killarney. Perfectly shaped, long-pointed buds, opening to large, loose, brilliant sparkling pink, fragrant blooms on long stems. Vigorous grower and abundant, continuous bloomer. Tenth in the “Favorite Dozen” Bush Rose List in the recent American Rose Society referendum.

Lady Alice Stanley. Large, very double, fragrant and attractive flowers, deep coral-rose on outside of petals, inside pale flesh. A strong grower, with disease-resistant foliage, and a free bloomer.

Lady Ashtown. Light salmon-pink, shading yellow at base of petals. Flowers large, _ full, high- centered, and can always be recognized by the beautifully recurved petals.

Lady Ursula. A magnificent, dependable Rose, and one of the very best pink sorts. Very large, delicate flesh-pink blooms with petals gracefully reflexed from the full high center. A vigorous, upright grower, with bright glossy green foliage. Every stem produces a flower. If not cut back and is protected over winter, makes an excellent semi- climber, producing more bloom than any of the Hybrid Tea sports.

Los Angeles. One of the finest Roses ever intro- duced and the first to receive the grand prize at the Bagatelle Gardens (Paris). Large, long- pointed buds, opening to mammoth, fragrant blooms of luminous flame-pink, toned coral and shaded translucent gold at base of petals, on long, strong stems. Fourth on the “Favorite Dozen” Bush Rose List of the American Rose Society.

Maman Levavasseur. D. Polyantha. Beautiful, bright pink flowers in clusters— an exact counter- part of Dorothy Perkins but the plant is dwarf. Plant vigorous, blooming profusely. Sometimes called “Baby Dorothy” or “Pink Baby Rambler.”

Marquise de Ganay. Very large, full, tea- perfumed, silvery rose flower, borne on stiff, erect stems. A vigorous grower; abundant foliage, and a continuous bloomer. Good bedding Rose.

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Miss Cynthia Forde. Medium to large, full, sweetly perfumed, deep brilliant rose-pink blooms, shading light pink on reflex of petals. Very vigorous grower, and a free bloomer all summer.

Mme. Butterfly. A sport of and an intensified Ophelia. The color is a blending of bright pink, apricot, and gold — a wonderful combination. A better grower than its parent with larger flowers; a continuous bloomer if kept well cultivated.

Mme. Caroline Testout. One of the very best Hybrid Tea Roses. Immense, rounded, bright satiny rose flowers with darker centers, and edges of petals bordered with soft carmine-pink; distinctive fragrance. A good grower, producing a profuse, continuous crop of blooms all summer.

Mme. Edouard Herriot. An indispensable Per- netiana Rose. Coral-red bud, shaded yellow at the base, opening to rosy coral-red, with lighter salmon shadings. The unique color is attractive, even startling. The very large bud holds its high center till over half open, and is fragrant. Vigor- ous growing plants with beautiful, distinctive, bright glossy green foliage; an abundant, con- tinuous bloomer. Eighth in the “Favorite Dozen” Bush Rose List.

Mme. Jules Bouche. One of the very best white bedding Roses. A medium-sized, mildly fragrant, very attractive white bloom, shaded primrose on the lightest blush. Vigorous growing, tall plant with disease-resistant foliage; a profuse, con- tinuous bloomer all summer.

Mme. Jules Grolez. Attractive, long-pointed buds opening to very large, double, sweetly perfumed, bright China-rose blooms, borne continuously and profusely by a vigorous growing, very desirable bedding plant.

Mme. Marcel Delanney. Perfectly shaped, very large, full, pale pink, or soft rose, fragrant blooms, shaded with hydrangea-pink, on long stems. A good grower, with attractive glossy green foliage, a free, continuous bloomer and particularly useful as a cut-flower.

Mme. Meha Sabatier. Velvety crimson buds, opening to large, full, globular, semi-double, bright glowing crimson flowers that never fade purple. A very desirable bedding Rose of spread- ing, branching habit; a free, all-summer bloomer.

Mrs. Ambrose Ricardo. An extremely beautiful Rose of an unusual color. Sweetly perfumed, deep honey-yellow blooms overlaid brighter yel- low; an abundant bloomer till frost.

Mrs. Aaron Ward. Beautifully formed buds and full blooms of Indian yellow, shading lighter toward the edges of the petals. Flowers semi- double, cup-shaped, delightfully fragrant, borne on long, strong stems, in greater abundance all summer, than by any other yellow Rose. Fifth on the “Favorite Dozen” Bush Rose List in the recent American Rose Society referendum.

ROSES, continued

Mrs. Wakefield Christie-Miller. The very large, loosely built, fragrant flowers are soft pearly blush, shaded salmon, outside of the petals clear ver- milion-rose. Of vigorous growth, upright, bushy habit; an abundant bloomer till frost. One of the best pink Roses for bedding.

Phariaser. Very large, mildly fragrant, rosy white blooms, shaded salmon — a unique, attractive color. Buds^Iong pointed, opening to full, double flowers with high center, borne abundantly by a vigorous plant.

Premier. One of the most beautiful dark pink Roses. Pure rose-pink flowers, lighter during hot weather than when cool. Deliciously fragrant, beautifully formed, large-sized blooms on long, strong, thornless stems. A robust grower.

Radiance. An unusual Rose because of its delight- ful, persistent fragrance, and its ability to produce large, beautiful, light silver-pink to salmon-pink blooms, abundantly all summer, when many roses fail. Third on the “Favorite Dozen” Bush Rose List of the American Rose Society.

Red Radiance. Sport of Radiance with all the good qualities of its parent but with beautiful deep red, large, globular flowers.

Red Star. Medium-sized, fiery red flowers that do not fade, borne by a vigorous plant.

STANDARD or TREE ROSES

These are particularly desirable in formal gardens.

All Roses may be grafted high to make Standard or

Tree Roses but we have, however, selected those that

seem to do better in this climate. Protect the stem

over winter by wrapping it in straw.

Strong pot-grown plants, $3.50 to $4.50

Betty. Large, full, well-formed coppery rose blooms of pleasing fragrance. A good autumn bloomer.

Francis Scott Key. For description see page 8.

Frau Karl Druschki. The most popular Rose in New England and the best white Rose grown. Pure white blooms of great size (4 to 6 inches across), perfectly double, delightfully fragrant, and borne at intervals all summer till frost, if kept growing. Second on the “Favorite Dozen” Bush Rose List of the American Rose Society.

Killarney Queen. Sport of Killarney, with darker, clearer pink flowers than in the parent. Blooms large, well formed, on vigorous-growing plants.

Lady Pirrie. Very beautiful, deep coppery reddish salmon blooms, with inside of petals apricot- yellow, of large size, fragrant, and borne on good stems; a profuse continuous bloomer.

Los Angeles. For description see page 8.

Mme. Jules Grolez. For description see page 9.

Mrs. John Laing. An exceedingly fragrant, large, soft pink bloom of great beauty. Vigorous grower and a profuse continuous bloomer till frost.

Premier. For description see page 9.

Radiance. For description see page 9,

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CLIMBING ROSES

For porches, pillars, pergolas, and covering fences

and rough ground.

Strong pot-grown plants, $1.50 to $2.50

American Pillar. Exquisite, rosy pink, approach- ing brilliant carmine, with white centers and a large bunch of golden yellow stamens. The flowers are single, 2 inches across, and are borne in clusters, in great profusion, in June, followed by a mass of red heps in the fall. A vigorous plant with tall, stout canes and. glossy dark green foliage. Third on the “Favorite Dozen” Climbing Rose List in the recent American Rose Society referendum.

Climbing American Beauty. Rosy crimson, delightfully fragrant blooms of large size, 3 to 4 inches across, borne on long, strong stems just right for cutting. A strong grower, making 10- to 15-foot canes in a season. Sixth on the “Favor- ite Dozen” Climbing Rose List in the recent American Rose Society referendum.

Crimson Rambler. Great masses of semi-double, crimson flowers borne by a vigorous plant.

Dr. W. Van Fleet Rose

Dr. W. Van Fleet. Probably the best Climbing Rose in existence. Perfectly formed flesh-pink flowers, 4 inches across, full, double and of delicate fragrance, borne on strong stems 1 to \}/2 feet long; excellent for cut-flowers. From a single plant hundreds of blooms can be cut with- out injuring its beauty. First on the “Favorite Dozen” Climbing Rose List in the recent Ameri- can Rose Society referendum.

Dorothy Perkins. Sweetly fragrant, clear cherry- pink, double, fluffy blooms, borne profusely in large clusters. The flowers remain in good condi- tion for several days but slowly fade to white with age. Plants strong growers, often 20 feet in a season. Fourth in the “Favorite Dozen” Climb- ing Rose List in the recent American Rose Society referendum.

Excelsa. Brilliant scarlet-crimson, double flowers, in large trusses. Hardy, vigorous-growing plant, of graceful, pendulous habit, with glossy, dark green, disease-resistant foliage. Eighth on the “Favorite Dozen” Climbing Rose List in the recent American Rose Society referendum.

Gardenia. Deep, golden yellow flowers, passing to creamy white with age. Vigorous plant, clothed with glossy, dark green foliage that forms an excellent background for the flowers. Sometimes called the “Hardy Marechal Niel.” Ninth on the “Favorite Dozen” Climbing Rose List in the recent American Rose Society referendum.

Hiawatha. Large, fragrant, single, intense deep crimson flowers, with white eye, and an abun- dance of yellow stamens. They are borne pro- fusely, in large clusters, by a vigorous climber, furnished with glossy, disease-resistant foliage. Eleventh on the “Favorite Dozen” Climbing Rose List in American Rose Society referendum.

Paul’s Scarlet Climber. The best red climbing Rose. Vivid scarlet, semi-double flowers, whose color does not fade with age, borne by a vigorous plant. Fifth on the “Favorite Dozen” Climbing Rose List in the recent American Rose Society referendum.

Silver Moon. The best white climbing Rose. Beautiful, semi-double, large (often 4 inches across), pure white flowers, with a large cluster of yellow stamens, borne several together on strong stems. Second on the “Favorite Dozen” Climb- ing Rose List in the recent American Rose Society referendum.

Tausendschon (Thousand Beauties). Myriads of very double, cherry-pink flowers, that eventually fade to white, all shades being present in a cluster at the same time. The moderate growing plant has light green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage and is almost thornless. Seventh in the “Favorite Dozen” Climbing Rose List in the recent Ameri- can Rose Society referendum.

White Dorothy. Sport of Dorothy Perkins and closely resembles the parent, except that the immense clusters of flowers are pure white.

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Vines

Nothing is more useful to soften the harsh lines of buildings and porches than are the vines. Very un- attractive buildings become beautiful when covered with vines of one sort or another. Our city streets would not be nearly so dreary as they are if clinging vines covered the buildings. When planted along buildings be sure that they are put in good soil, not in binding rubbish.

AMPELOPSIS tricuspidata. Japanese Creeper. Probably the best clinging vine for most walls; furnishes a dense covering of shiny, light green leaves, that are not easily injured by the dust, smoke, or gases of the city. Fall foliage, brilliant orange and scarlet colors. Strong, field-grown plants, 75 cts. each, $8 per doz., $40 per 100. Heavy, field-grown plants, $1 each, $10 per doz.

ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho. Dutchman s Pipe. Large, broad leaves, produced in great abundance, casting a dense shade. Very desirable for planting about porches and other places where a summer screen is desired. Curious little pipe-shaped flowers are borne in August. Heavy, field-grown plants, $1.50 each, $15 per doz.

BIGNONIA grandiflora. Chinese Trumpet Creeper. Brilliant scarlet trumpet-like flowers 2 inches across, borne in great profusion, on well-estab- lished plants. A climbing shrub with few aerial rootlets; excellent for fences, rough ground, porches, pergolas, etc. Flowers when very young. Strong field-grown plants, $1.50 each, $10 per doz.

CLEMATIS Jackmani. Velvety, purple flowers, 5 to 6 inches across, each sepal with a ribbed bar down the center. Probably the most popular variety. $1 each, $8 per doz.

C. paniculata. Sweet Autumn Clematis. Late summer finds this plant a perfect mass of small, fragrant, white flowers completely hiding the foliage, followed by seeds with attractive fuzzy, whitish appendages. An extremely hardy, very popular vine for porches, fences, or similar places. Will stand heavy winter pruning. Strong field- grown plants, 75 cts. each, $8 per doz., $40 per 100. Heavy field-grown plants, $1 each, $10 per doz.

HEDERA helix. English Ivy. A most attractive climbing vine, with dark green, evergreen foliage. Climbs high, making a dense mass of foliage. Excellent as ground-cover under trees which cast a heavy shade. Will survive our winter better on northern exposures; the hot winter sun sometimes burns the foliage. Strong plants from 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100.

LONICERA japonica Halliana. Hairs Evergreen Honeysuckle. Deliciously fragrant, white flowers, borne in great profusion all summer and fall. One of the very best ground-covers for steep banks, stone-piles, also porches and pergolas. Strong, field-grown plants, 60 cts. each, $6 per doz., $40 per 100.

Wisteria sinensis

Lonicera Periclymenum belgica. Dutch Wood- bine, or Monthly Honeysuckle. Bright red flowers, produced freely all summer by a low climber, 6 to 10 feet high, having dark green foliage, that fades in autumn to beautiful tones of yellow and purple. Strong, field-grown clumps, 60 cts. each, $6 per doz., $40 per 100.

VINCA major variegata. Mottled Periwinkle. A very hardy, trailing evergreen, with pale blue flowers. Desirable as a ground-cover under trees where grass does not grow; also for banks and rough ground. 50 cts.

WISTERIA sinensis. Purple Chinese Wisteria. Great, grape-like bunches, of purplish, pea-like flowers are produced in May by the vigorous vines. Prefers deep, rich soil, but will succeed in poor soil. Strong field-grown plants, $3.50 each, $15 per doz.

W. sinensis alba. A white-flowered form of the above. Strong field-grown plants, $3.50 each, $15 per doz.

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Hardy Perennial Plants

All Hardy Perennial Plants, except where especially priced, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz

ACHILLEA Ptarmica, The Pearl. Small, dainty, pure white flowers in clusters, all summer. 2 ft.

ALYSSUM saxatile compactum. Dwarf Golden Tuft. Masses of small, fragrant, golden flowers. Grayish green foliage, fresh all winter. 1 ft.

A., Silver Queen. Pure white blooms.

ANCHUSA italica, Dropmore. Large, attractive spikes of deep blue flowers from June to Sep- tember. 3 to 5 ft.

A. italica, Opal. Pale blue flowers.

AQUILEGIA, Bassi’s Selected Long-spurred Hybrids. Columbine. A most exquisite strain with delicate colors and long spurs. 2 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.

ARAB1S alpina. Alpine Rockcress. Delightful creeping plant for rockeries. Showy, white flow- ers in March. Good cut-flower.

ASTER. Michaelmas Daisy. Beautiful hybrids. Large flowers of blue, mauve, lavender, and white, lasting after frost. 3 to 4 ft.

AUBRIETIA, Large-flowering Hybrids. Dainty creeping rockery plants, producing sheets of blue, violet, and crimson flowers in early spring. 2 to 12 in., 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.

CAMPANULA carpatica. A most charming rockery plant with beautiful blue flowers 1 inch across. Plants compact. 6 to 12 inches high.

C. carpatica alba. A delightful white variety.

C. persicifolia alba. A most valuable perennial. Great, white, nodding cups, borne in large, loose clusters from June to July. 2 to 3 ft.

Campanula persicifolia caerulea. A blue form of the preceding.

C. pyramidalis, Blue. A beautiful, conspicuous, late summer flower with immense pyramids of large, blue flowers in August. 4 to 6 ft.

C. pyramidalis, White. A superb pure white form.

CATANANCHE caerulea bicolor. Beautiful blue daisy-like flowers, 2 inches across, with white margins. 2 ft.

CENTAUREA dealbata. Attractive rosy or white blooms in July and August. 1 to 2 ft.

C. gymnocarpa. Very ornamental; finely cut leaves, covered with velvety white pubescence.

C. montana. Picturesque, 2-inch, clear blue or violet-blue cornflower-like flowers all summer. 1 to 2 ft.

CHEIRANTHUS Allioni. An attractive rockery plant 1 foot high. Flowers fiery orange.

C. linifolius. Cool lilac flowers in profusion until frost. Plant of low, spreading habit.

CHELONE barbata coccinea. One of the best showy perennials. Long spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers from June to August. 3 to 4 ft.

CHRYSANTHEMUM maximum, Mayfield Giant. Beautiful new variety. Very large flow- ers; continuous bloomer; good cut-flower.

C., Mrs. Lowther Bell. One of the largest Chrys- anthemums. Perfectly formed, large flowers.

COREOPSIS lanceolata grandiflora. An ex- tremely valuable golden yellow perennial that blooms all summer. 2 ft.

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CRUCIANELLA stylosa. An ideal rockery plant. Small crimson-pink flowers. 6 to 9 in.

BELLIS perennis. English Daisy. Very double white and pink flowers.

DELPHINIUM belladonna. Continuous bloom- ing; long spikes of large sky-blue flowers. 2x/i ft.

D. nudicaule. Vivid, large orange-red outer seg- ments (sepals), smaller, inner ones (petals) yellow. Flowers in panicles. April to July. 1 to 1 Yi ft.

D. Bassi’s Choice Hybrids. Soft azure, rich blue, deep sapphire, and royal purple flowers, often 2 inches across, densely massed on the tall, grace- ful spires. July. 5 to 6 ft., 50 cts.

DIGITALIS purpurea. Tall, dignified spires, densely set with rose or purple tubular flowers in early June. 2 to 3 ft.

D. purpurea alba. A beautiful white variety.

D. purpurea, Bassi’s Fine Spotted. An unusually fine strain in which the spotting of the throats is particularly fine. 35 cts.

ECHINACEA purpurea. Unique, daisy-like, purple flowers 3 to 4 inches across. July. 2 ft.

ERYNGIUM amethystinum. Thistle-like, amethyst-blue flowers. Finely cut spiny foliage. July to September. 2 to 3 ft.

E. giganteum, Blue. Large, blue, thistle-like blooms. Robust plants. 3 ft.

GALEGA officinalis. Dense clusters of purplish blue, pea-shaped flowers. July to August. 2 to 3 ft.

GAILLARDIA aristata. A fine strain with very large red and yellow flowers, 2 to 3 inches across. June to frost. 2 to 3 ft.

G., Mixed Hybrids. By constant selection we have produced a very fine large-flowered strain.

GEUM, Lady Stratheden. New acquisition of great merit. Rich golden yellow double flowers from June to August. 50 cts.

G., gallcium flavum. Large, double, scarlet flowers.

GYPSOPHILApaniculata. Baby’s Breath. Clouds of small white flowers; invaluable for cutting. 2 to 3 ft.

G. paniculata florepleno. Double variety.

HEUCHERA sanguinea. Graceful spikes of coral-red blooms from June to August. 1 to 1 3^ ft.

HOLLYHOCK, Superb Double. The flowers are 4 inches across and are borne on spikes 6 to 8 feet high, in July. Twelve colors.

HONESTY. Interesting, showy, pink-purple, and white, fragrant blooms in May and June. 13^ to 2^ ft.

IBERIS gibraltarica. Perennial Candytuft. A striking, showy rockery perennial with pink and white flowers in May and June. 1 ft.

Japanese Iris

The most gorgeous of all the Irises. One can never forget their striking beauty.

Red Riding Hood. Single. Fine amaranth blooms, veined and suffused white.

Robert Craig. Double. French gray, veined violet.

Templetonf Double. Violet, pink, and white.

F. S. Ware. Double. Reddish violet, veined white. Venus. Single. Pure white.

Victor. Double. White, veined purple.

Double and Single Mixed. All colors; large- flowered.

Tall Bearded Iris

Iris germanica

Prefer a dry, sunny situation where the rhizomes can bake in summer. The best-known and most commonly cultivated. S., standards; F., falls.

Mrs. H. Darwin. A very beautiful pure white, F.

slightly reticulated violet at base. Early. 2 ft. Pauline. Very large; S. and F. rich pansy-violet, deep orange beard; fragrant. 3 ft.

Pallida dalmatica. Often confused with other Pallida types. S. and F. Very large, clear lavender-blue, shading to pale silvery blue at base; sweetly scented. 3 ft.

Queen of the May. Very beautiful. S. and F., soft rose-lilac, almost pink. 2}4 ft- Mixed. A good mixture of Bassi’s named varieties.

KNIPHOFIA, Mariana Hybrids. Spikes a foot or more long, densely packed with fiery, red, tubular flowers from August to November. 3 to 4 ft.

LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY. Clumps, 45 cts. each, $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100.

LINUM perenne. Small, attractive rockery plants with bluish foliage and large, azure-blue or white flowers. 1 to 3 ft.

LOBELIA cardinalis. Long spikes of fiery cardinal flowers from July to September. 2 ft.

L., Queen Victoria. Dark crimson leaves and brilliant scarlet flowers.

LUPINUS. Beautiful, 2- to 4-foot spikes of pea- shaped flowers. Will not stand droughts, and objects to rich soil. Hardy as far as cold is con- cerned.

L. polyphyllus. Deep blue.

L., Sunshine. Yellow.

L. albiflorus. A worthwhile variety.

L. roseus. A beautiful pink sort.

Our nurseries and greenhouses are on Boston Post Road, Larchmont

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LYCHNIS Arkwrighti. Recent hybrid between Chalcedonica and Haageana. Many new de- lightful shades. Blooms during May and June.

L. chalcedonica. Round heads of vivid scarlet flowers that last a long time. June. 3 ft.

L. coronaria. Rose Campion. Glowing red, crim- son, and white flowers 1 Y inches across. Easily grown rockery plants.

LYTHRUM roseum superbum. Long spikes of bright rose-colored flowers from July to Sep- tember. 3 to 4 ft.

MALVA moschata. Rose-colored, lj^-inch flow- ers, with crowded spikes. Musk-scented foliage. 1 to 2 ft.

M. moschata alba. A white variety of preceding.

MECONOPSIS cambrica fl.-pl. Desirable rock- ery plant. Large, double, pale yellow flowers.

MIMULUS cardinalis. Monkey- flower. Red and yellow flowers. Hardy in Mass, with slight covering.

M., Claphams. Splendid, large-flowered variety; crimson spotted on white ground.

M., Monarch. Giant flowers, with a wonderful range of colors.

M. luteus (tigrinus). Mixed. Many variations — clear yellow, yellow with brown dots, or blotched; single and double. 2 to 4 ft.

Papaver nudicaule

MYOSOTIS. Forget-me-not. Charming rockery plants requiring shade and abundant moisture. Clusters of large bright blue flowers in July and August. 3 to 8 in.

M. alba. Clusters of attractive white flowers with yellow eye. 10 in.

M. rosea. A good rose tone — a rare but attractive color in Forget-me-nots.

M., Blue Eye. Flowers marked with distinct blue centers; otherwise same as the preceding varieties.

M. ultramarine. An ideal bedding plant. Bright deep blue flowers borne profusely. Plants dwarf.

OENOTHERA, Afterglow. Attractive yellow flowers with red calyx, remains open in full sun- shine. Rockery. 2 ft.

PANSY

Everyone knows and loves these spring flowers,

yet they will continue to bloom all summer, if grown

in a cool, moist soil, supplied with abundant

moisture, and the old flowers kept picked off.

Finest Scotch, or Fancy. A strain of giant-sized flowers. Seed secured from Scotch specialist.

Bugnot’s Giant Spotted. Very large, richly colored spots; petals edged with white or yellow.

Cassier’s Superb Mixed. Richly spotted flowers of large size. Seed from a famous French specialist.

Bassi’s Giant Mixed. An unusually fine strain of very beautifully marked blooms of many colors.

Bassi’s Giant Curled. The finest type; each petal conspicuously curled or waved; rich dark shades predominate. $1 per doz.

PAPAVER nudicaule. Iceland Poppy. Tufts of fern-like foliage. Beautiful yellow flowers on 1- foot slender stems.

P. nudicaule, New Art Shades. Exquisite tones of shell-pink, coral-rose, salmon, yellow, and orange-red. Blooms from May to September. 1 ft.

P. bracteatum. Immense, blood-red blooms earlier than, but similar to, the Oriental Poppy. 3 ft.

P. orientale. Oriental Poppy. Gorgeous, 8-inch scarlet blooms of silky texture.

P., Beauty of Livermere.f Large crimson flowers.

PENTSTEMON. Beard Tongue. Strong, useful border and rockery plants of graceful habit, and free flowering from June to August. Thrives in rich, light soil and a sunny situation. 1 to 2 ft.

P., New Large-flowered Hybrids. Brilliant orange and scarlet hues.

P., Middleton Gem. Carmine-pink flowers, un- usually effective for massing. 15 to 18 in.

P., Southgate Gem. Large pale pink flowers; very showy.

P., White Bedder. Makes a splendid showing and has few equals for massing. 15 to 18 in.

All Hardy Perennial Plants, except where specially priced, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

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PEONIES

Among all the old-time plants in our modern gar- dens, Peonies still reign supreme. They have no rivals, unless it be the irises, and these are com- panions rather than competitors. Peonies are not “finicky” in their soil requirements — give them ordinary garden soil, a little fertilizer in early spring, with plenty of water during the blooming season, and your success is sure. After the plants become established (about two seasons), you can cut arm- fuls of bloom from a dozen plants, and still have a gorgeous display in the garden.

WHITE

9.3 Festiva Maxima. The most popular white Peony. Globular rose type. Early. $1.

8.5. Marie Lemoine. Large, fragrant very com- pact rose type; medium height; very late. $1.35. 8.3. Monsieur Dupont. Flat, semi-rose type; white splashed crimson; tall free bloomer. Mid- season. $1.50.

6.8 Queen Victoria. Large, globular, fragrant blooms, freely produced; medium tall. Mid- season. $1.

PALE PINK

8.6 Albert Crousse. Very large, compact, flat, fragrant bloom; tall, free-bloomer. Late. $2.

7.5 Floral Treasure. Large, showy, fragrant, pale lilac-rose; tall, free bloomer; midseason. $1.

8.4 Marguerite Gerard. Compact, semi-rose bloom of pale hydrangea-pink. Late. $2.

DEEP PINK

7.1 Alexandriana. Large, full, double rose type; fragrant; strong, upright grower. Early. $1.50.

6.1 Duchesse d’Orleans. Medium-sized, compact blooms, freely borne on a tall, vigorous plant. Midseason. $1.

CRIMSON AND SCARLET

7.3 Auguste Villaume. Dark violet-rose bloom, extra-large, globular rose type. Tall, strong grower. Late. $2.

6.9 Louis Van Houtte. Semi-rose type; medium size; fragrant, with brilliant colors; medium height. Late. $1.50.

6.7 Rubra Triumphans. Large, loose, semi-double blooms. Plants medium tall, strong. Midseason.

$1.

Red Cross. Deep rosy carmine. $2.

Officinalis rubra plena. An early deep rich red flower of medium size; strong grower. $2.

YELLOW

Countess d’Jussier. $1.

Princess Nicholas Bibesco. $1.

Planting of Hardy Peonies

PERENNIAL PHLOX

One of the showiest, most attractive late summer perennials. To prolong the bloom, pinch out the ends of the growing shoots once or twice during the early summer. Set the plants 2 to 3 feet apart in rich soil. Height 2 3^ to 3 ft.

Strong plants, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Baron Van Dedem. Glistening scarlet-blood-red flowers in large trusses.

Beacon. Brilliant cherry-red.

Blue Hill. Violet-blue.

Elizabeth Campbell. Very large light salmon trusses.

Europe. Large trusses of perfectly formed white flowers with carmine-crimson eye.

Fraulein von Lassburg. Pure white; very large individual flowers.

Helene Vacaresco. Pure white with sulphur eye. Le Mahdi. Dark purple-violet.

P. Fordham. Pure white, soft pink eye.

R. P. Struthers. Bright rosy carmine, claret eye. Rijnstroom. Very large, clear pink blooms in immense clusters.

Thor. Rich salmon-pink, deep crimson eye.

We can supply practically every variety of perennial that you may need in garden or landscape work

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HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS, continued

POLEMONIUM caeruleum. Jacob’s Ladder. Five-Iobed, bell-shaped 1-inch blue flowers in 3-inch flower-heads; border; thrives in partial shade but not too dry a situation. 1 to 3 ft.

P. caeruleum album. An attractive white form of the above.

PRIMULA Polyanthus. A hardy Primrose for borders and rockeries, preferring half-shaded positions in rich soil. Mostly yellow and yellow- red flowers, single and duplex on stems 6 to 12 inches high.

P., Gold-Laced. Yellow.

P., Giant Bedding Yellow. Robust strain with unusually large yellow flowers on 1-foot stems.

P., Giant Bedding. Purple, as above, except for color.

Large-flowered Mixture. A magnificent strain of all colors bearing immense trusses of large flowers.

POTENTILLA. Attractive hybrid rockery plants with flowers in many colors — orange, red, and crimson tones — profuse bloomer, June to August.

RUDBECKIA, Golden Glow. Double golden yel- low flowers. July to September. 5 to 6 ft.

R. Newmanni. Beautiful orange-yellow flowers with black centers, 3 to 4 inches across. 1 to 3 ft.

SALVIA argentea. Attractive white woolly foliage.

S. farinacea. Attractive blue flowers, on slender spikes, in great abundance from August to Sep- tember. 3 ft.

SIDALCEA, Rosy Gem. Mallow-like, bright rose- colored, 1-inch flowers in June and July. 2 to 3 ft.

S., Rose Queen. Large, attractive rose-pink, 1 34“ inch blooms in spikes 2 to 5 feet high.

SCABIOSA caucasica. Delightful lavender flow- ers in June. Needs sunny, well-drained situation; cut-flower. 1 34 ft.

STATICE latifolia. Sea Lavender. Candelabra- like heads 1 34 to 2 feet across, with myriads of minute purplish blue flowers. 1 to 1 34 feet.

SWEET ROCKET ( Hesperis Matronalis). Single and double showy, fragrant, purple-lilac flowers in spikes 2 to 3 feet high.

Sweet Rocket, White. Single and double forms of the above.

THALICTRUM adiantifolium. Graceful plants, delicate white flowers and maidenhair fern-like foliage. June, July. 2 ft.

T. aquilegifolium. Rosy purple flowers from May to July. Columbine-like foliage. 2 to 3 ft.

VALERIANA. Garden Heliotrope. Fragrant crimson, red, and white flowers in large heads. 2)4 to 3 ft.

VERBASCUM phceniceum. Graceful spikes of white, pink, violet and purple 1-inch flowers; prefers shade. 5 feet.

V. Harkness’ New Hybrid. A handsome plant with large yellow flowers, and woolly gray foliage.

VERONICA spicata. Beautiful border plant. Long spikes of bright blue flowers, June to July. 1 )4 feet.

VIOLA cornuta. Delightful, early spring bloom- ing rockery plants with long-spurred, 1-inch flow- ers. Do not allow to go to seed.

V., alba. White.

V., Firmament. Azure.

V., Purple Queen. Blue.

YUCCA filamentosa. Unique tufts of sword-like leaves with large, tall spikes of fragrant, creamy white flowers in June. Prices on application.

Annuals Suitable for Fur- nishing Rockery

Alyssum, Sweet Ageratum, Dwarf Candytuft, Dwaif Dimorphotheca aurantiaca Hybrids Myosotis, (Forget-me-not) Nasturtium, Tom Thumb Varieties Portulaca, Double and Single. Re- quire sunny, dry position Sedum caeruleum, Annual Stonecrop. Blue

Price, pkt. 20 cts. up

ROCKERY PLANTS

Hardy Perennials for Rockery

Alyssum saxatile Arabis albida

Aubrietia deltoidea Leichtlini Cerastium tomentosum Cheiranthus Allioni Iberis gibraltarica Linum perenne Myosotis (in variety)

Phlox subulata Papaver (Poppy) nudicaule Polyanthus (in variety)

Viola cornuta (in variety)

Price, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.

Bulbs Suitable for Rockery Anemone, St. Brigid Crocus (in variety)

Jonquils

Ranunculus (in variety)

Scilla sibirica Snowdrop

Prices on application

We shall be pleased to consult with you about your grounds or garden. We will undertake the entire contract, or i any part thereof.

AQUATIC PLANTS.

Water-gardens are increasing in popularity and value each year. We can supply Water-Lilies, Water-Poppies, Nelumbiums, and other plants for

outdoor growth; also the small plants required for the aquarium or for the pool in the conservatory.

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Fruit Trees

No garden is complete without fruit. With a good assortment of varieties, home-grown fresh and canned fruit, jellies, and jams can be enjoyed the year around.

APPLES

All varieties, SI. 50 to $6, according to size

Delicious. An exceedingly delightful subacid, almost sweet winter Apple. The best desert ^ Apple now grown.

Duchess. An attractive-looking, yellow tart Apple with red stripes. Fine for cooking. An , ^^early bearer.

Tied Astrachan. The best and earliest red Apple for cooking and dessert. July.

"'"Yellow Transparent. First yellow Apple ready for use. An early bearer. June, July.

Baldwin. The standard winter cooking and dessert Apple. None better for the North.

Hyslop Crab Apple. Large; red; subacid; fine for jellies.

PEACHES

All varieties, $1 and up

Elberta. Beautiful yellow Peach, with red cheek. Freestone. Medium late.

Crawford Early. High quality, yellow-fleshed, medium early variety. Freestone.

^i^Belle of Georgia. A delicious, white-fleshed, free- stone Peach ready just before Elberta. Tree- ripened, canned Belles cannot be beat.

Champion. An early, white-fleshed, freestone Peach of good quality.

CHERRY

Yellow Spanish. A most delightful sweet Cherry. One of the best. $1 and up.

^ QUINCE

Champion. The best late variety, of large size and good quality. $1.25 and up.

GRAPES

All varieties, 75 cts. each

Agawam. Rich, sweet, aromatic berry, of large size, in large bunches. Excellent keeper.

Concord. The most popular Grape. Sprightly, refreshing fruits of high flavor.

“^Diamond. Unsurpassed by few in quality and rivaling Niagara for. first place among hardy white Grapes.

Niagara. The most popular white Grape. Large clusters of tender-skinned, sweet highly flavored Grapes.

GOOSEBERRIES

All varieties, 40c. each, $3.50 per doz., $24 per 100

Industry. Very large, dark red fruits of high quality. Early.

Sulphur. Extra early. Yellow.

PEARS

All varieties, $1.25 and up

Bartlett. Luscious, juicy, high-flavored dessert and canning fruit. Midseason.

Duchess. Very large, yellowish green, russet fruit of very high quality. Midseason.

Beurre d’Anjou. Large, yellowish green fruit, of very high quality. Medium late; good keeper.

CURRANTS

All varieties, 40c. each, $3.50 per doz., $24 per 100

Cherry. Large, red fruits, of very high quality. Heavy yielder.

Fay. An old favorite. Bears an abundance of high-quality fruits.

White Grape. White fruits of large size and fair quality.

PLUMS

All varieties, $1.25 and up

Abundance. Nearly round, yellow, medium large, blush-red fruit. One of the best Japanese Plums. Profuse bearer. Medium early.

Burbank. The best Japanese Plum. Large, oval, reddish purple fruits of high quality. Midseason.

German Prune. Medium size, oval, blue fruits of high quality. A great favorite.

RASPBERRIES

All varieties, 40c. each, $3.50 per doz., $24 per 100

Cumberland. Large, well-colored, highly flavored r) black Raspberry. Midseason.

Early King. A delicious red sort of very high quality.

St. Regis. Everbearing. Fruits same year as planted. A heavy yielder of high-quality red fruits from July until frost.

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Dahlias for 1924

For the past two seasons we have staged some unusual Dahlia Shows in our retail store on Main Street. Many of the blooms were from our own fields, while others were supplied by gardeners, both amateur and professional, who had achieved success with Bassi’s Dahlias.

We sell only field-grown tubers, each with two or three good eyes. The prices quoted are extremely reasonable when you consider the fact that most of these varieties are still in the novelty class and that the quality of the stock is distinctly superior to the ordinary type of tubers sold in and about New York City.

Cactus Dahlia

1924 NOVELTIES

Miss Angele Amory. (Dec.) Very large flower of old-gold and rose. $15.

Wanda Miller. (Dec.) Exceedingly attractive violet blooms, with each petal tipped white, similar to Our Country. The petals are always tipped white; they never yet have come a solid color. $10.

Louise Miller. (Dec.) Beautiful, brilliant pink flowers, of the same color as the well-known Azalea. Large flowers; good both as cut and exhibition blooms. $5.

Rose Ash. Light rose-color, overlaid with light gray. Flowers are produced freely on unusually strong stems. $7.50.

No. 502. (Dec.) Very large, true pink blooms; free flowering. $3.

No. 505. (Dec.) Old-rose and salmon. $5.

No. 503. (Dec.) Large flame-red. $3.

No. 559. (HS.) Dark crimson; long stiff stem; if

disbudded, blooms measure 9 inches. $5.

HYBRID CACTUS DAHLIAS

Aquitania. Large, beautiful, salmon-pink flowers, on long stems, with scant foliage. $2.

Attraction. Deep lilac-rose flowers of large size; free bloomer. One of the finest cut-flowers. $1.

California Enchantress. Immense bloom of de- lightful pale pink on stiff, long stems. Fine for cutting. $1.50.

Gee Wiz. Old-gold, shading deeper at center. $2.

George Walters. Large, pinkish salmon blooms, shading to gold in center, on long, stout stems. $1.

Gladys Sherwood. Pure white flowers, of immense size (9 inches across). $1.50.

Kalif. Very large, pure scarlet, blooms often 9 inches across, on stiff stems. $1.

Lady Helen. Pink flowers with faint creamy white veins; frequently measure 8 inches across. $2.50 ea.

Mrs. Hollingsworth. Large, beautifully colored mauve flowers, on long, strong stems. $3.

Mrs. Nixon. Large, brilliant salmon-orange flowers, on very long stems; free bloomer. $3.

Red Cross. Gold-bronze, blending red at the tips of the petals, on long, strong stems. $1.50.

Tom Lundy. Bold, graceful, crimson flowers of large size. 75 cts.

Wodan. Delicate salmon-rose, often 7 inches across with semi-incurved tubular petals. 75 cts.

CACTUS DAHLIAS

Fellowes. Huge blooms of burning orange-scarlet borne in great profusion, on strong, straight stems. 75 cts.

Gladys Bates. Very large, perfect blooms, with incurved petals of tan color, the reverse side rose. An extremely popular Decorative sort. $2.

Mrs. Spencer. Orchid-pink blooms of wonderful lasting quality, on long stems. A fine cut-flower. $1.50.

PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS

Cleopatra. Old-gold flowers of large size. $2.

Weber. Immense lavender-pink flowers. 50 cts.

SHOW DAHLIAS

Rawson. White and lavender flowers of great size. 50 cts.

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DECORATIVE DAHLIAS

Albert Ward. Very large purple flower. $2.

Azalea. Soft creamy yellow, outer row of petals tinged pink. An unusually attractive variety. $1.

Carmencita. Well-formed, clear yellow blooms, penciled bright scarlet — a most beautiful color combination. One of the finest of all parti-colored Dahlias. $1.50.

Dakota. Terra-cotta-red blooms of great size. A fine variety for cutflowers. $1.50.

Ethel Moore. A dainty blush-pink. $5.

Evelyn Adamson. Large flower of old-rose, shad- ing to fawn. $2.

Futurity. Most beautiful old-rose blooms, shading lighter at center; of large size, on long, strong stems. $1.

Gladys Kirkland. White, with now and then a tinge of blush. $2.

Glory of New Haven. Soft mauve-pink blooms of great size, with twisted petals. $2.

Insulinde. Deep, warm Havana-brown flowers on strong stems. One of the best cut-flowers. $2.50.

Jane Selby. Deep lavender flower on long stem. $1.

Marion McCreedy. Beautiful crimson flowers of large size. $5.

Maurice Fuld. Immense pink flowers. $1.

Pierce Hollingsworth. Large crimson bloom. One of the best. $2.

Rosemara. Rose-colored blooms. An attractive variety. $1.

Rose Nell. Large, full, double flowers of clear rose; free bloomer, on long stems till frost. Of unusual attractiveness. $3.

The Grizzly. Rich velvety maroon blooms on long stems. One of the most attractive Decorative varieties. $2.

Venus. Delicate lavender flowers, of immense size, on strong, straight stems. $3.

W. D. Hathaway. Heavy bright pink flowers, carried on long, stiff stems. $2.

Decorative Dahlia

Gladioli

MOST POPULAR OF ALL SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBOUS PLANTS

Gladioli will grow well in any garden soil, provided they are planted in a sunny location. Bulbs should be planted 4 inches deep and at least 6 inches apart. Frequent cultivation with a hoe or weeder, around the base of the plant, to prevent the soil from becoming hard is advisable. Where desired for garden decoration or exhibition, we advise plants being staked after attaining the height of 1 foot. (We offer light green dyed bamboo canes, which are excellent for this purpose.) Water copiously, and as the flower-buds begin to form, apply liquid manure for the best results.

Alice Tiplady. (Primulinus.) New. Doz. 100 A superb variety of exquisite

orange-saffron color $2 50 $18 75

America. The flowers are of immense size, of a beautiful soft pink color; indispensable for bedding and cut- ting 75 5 00

Attraction. Deep, rich crimson, with very conspicuous, large, pure white center throat 1 25 9 00

Baron Hulot. (Lemoine.) Without Doz. 100 a doubt the finest blue Gladiolus.

A rich, deep shade of indigo-blue. $1 25 $9 00

Brenchleyensis. A fine old vermil- ion-scarlet variety. Extra large-

sized corms 80 6 00

Chicago White. Earliest white, showing eight flowers open at one time. Blooms pure white with slight violet pencil on lower petal 1 00 6 00

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Gladiolus, America GLADIOLI, continued

Dawn. Rose-pink, large flowers; tall Doz. 100

spikes $2 25 $16 00

Evelyn Kirtland. New. Light rose, darker at edges, fading to shell- pink at the center with brilliant scarlet blotches on lower petals; very tall spike. This variety wins highest approval wherever shown . . 2 00 15 00

GLADIOLI, continued

Empress of India. Deep velvety Doz. 100

maroon $1 25 $9 00

Glory of Holland. Very fine white,

tinted rose 1 20 9 00

Golden West. Orange-red, over- laid with gold, yellow blotch with

red spots on lower petals; fine 1 00 8 00

Goliath. Dark purple; very large

flowers 1 60 12 00

Gretchen Zang. Large flowers of

beautiful salmon-pink 1 50 10 00

Halley. Large flowers of a lovely salmon-pink, lower segments blotched yellow, with carmine markings. An excellent variety;

early 75 5 00

Klondyke. Light yellow, maroon

blotches in throat 75 5 00

Kunderd Glory. Cream-buff with tint of pink, crimson stripe in center of each petal. One of the

best of the Kunderdii class 1 50 10 00

Lily Lehman. Very fine pure white slightly tinted rose, frilled edge;

large flower 1 00 9 00

L’lmmaculee. Best commercial white variety; large, substantial flowers 1 75 12 00

Mrs. Francis King. Tall spike of

large flowers of brilliant flame-pink 75 5 00

Mrs. FrankPendleton. (Kunderd.)

Very large, graceful blossoms of lovely, bright pink, with rich car- mine blotches on the lower petals. 1 25 8 00

Nezinscott. Bright blood-scarlet, with deep velvety crimson blotches

and white mottlings 1 00 7 00

Niagara. Soft primrose-yellow,

slightly tinged rose-pink in throat . 1 25 9 00

Panama. Beautiful, deep rose self;

large flowers; fine spike 1 25 9 00

Peace. Large white flower, with

lilac blotch on lower petal 1 00 7 50

Pink Beauty. Bright carmine-rose, with darker blotch on lower petals;

early; fine cut-flower 1 50 10 00

Pink Perfection. Soft rosy pink, with white stripe in center of each

petal; very beautiful 1 50 10 00

Prince of Wales. Beautiful light salmon, with orange shade; very early. First-class certificate at

Haarlem 1 50 10 00

Rosy Spray. White, beautifully

sprayed rose; large and fine 75 5 00

Schwaben. Light yellow, deep red

blotch 1 25 8 00

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Taconic. Bright pink, flecked and Doz. striped with shades of the same

color

Victory. Clear primrose-yellow;

large, open flower

War. Blood-red, shaded crimson-

black

Yellow Hammer. The finest pure yellow Gladiolus offered in recent years. The growth of stems being extra strong tends to keep the blooms in flower longer than most varieties 1 25 9 00

General List of

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM

Elephant’s Ear

One of the most effective plants for beds, borders, or for the lawn. Frequently used as border plants about suburban residences, where their large, rich green leaves afford an excellent contrast with the colors of the dwellings. Leaves often measure 3 to 4 feet long and 2 feet wide. Each Doz. 100

First-size bulbs	. . . .$0 20	$2 00	$10 00
Large-size bulbs	. . . . 25	2 50	15 00
Mammoth-size bulbs. . . .	40	4 00	30 00
Jumbo-size bulbs	60	6 00	45 00

CINNAMON VINE

Dioscorea batatas

A beautiful, rapid-growing summer climber, with bright green, glossy foliage, and spikes of deliciously cinnamon-scented, white flowers. . It is perfectly hardy, the stem dying down in winter, but growing with great rapidity in the spring, so as to cover any trellis or arbor very early in the season. Splendid for shading verandas.

Each Doz. 100

Large, selected roots $0 15 $1 25 $9 00

Mammoth roots 25 2 50 15 00

Bedding Plants

At our greenhouses, just east of New Rochelle and on the Boston Post Road, we shall carry all of the popular bedding plants. The list will include Geraniums in variety. Petunias, Agera- tum, Coleus, Centaurea, Pansies, Asters, Vinca, and other desirable kinds. We shall be glad to give you an estimate on your garden needs, in- cluding the necessary plants and the planting.

Primulinus Hybrids. These hybrids Doz. 100 range in color from pale sulphur- yellow to the deepest chrome-yel- low and all the charming shades of orange, including now and then some almost white. From a deco- rative standpoint they are simply

exquisite $0 90 $6 00

Bassi’s SpeciaLMixture. This mix- ture is our own selection from the choicest named varieties only, con- taining a perfect range of color which for effect cannot be sur- passed $40 per 1,000. . 60 4 50

Bulbs and Roots

HYACINTH CANDICANS

Summer Hyacinth

Luxuriant, free-growing, summer-flowering plant; spreads 2 to 3 feet, throwing up great, tall spikes 4 to 5 feet in height, each bearing twenty to thirty large, white, bell-shaped flowers. We advise our patrons against so-called “jumbo” bulbs, as this size frequently decays in the center after being planted. Each Doz. 100

Choice bulbs . .$0 15 $1 25 $9 00

TUBEROSES

Delightfully fragrant and beautiful summer- flowering bulbs. For early flowers they can be started in February or March in the greenhouse or hotbed, and for a succession they can be planted at intervals as late as July. For flowering in the open border, plant about the middle of May, or as soon as the ground becomes warm. We accept orders to be booked for fall delivery, from those who wish to grow bulbs in greenhouses during the winter months.

Excelsior, Double Pearl. We offer two sizes.

Each Doz. 100

First-size selected bulbs. .. .$0 10 $1 00 $7 00 Mammoth bulbs 15 1 50 12 00

Our Nursery and Greenhouses

At Larchmont, on the Boston Post Road, about two miles east of New Rochelle, we have estab- lished our nurseries and greenhouses. Here we shall produce the very best Evergreens, Shade Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Roses, Perennials, Potted Plants, and Plants for Bedding. We shall be glad to welcome visitors at our new estab- lishment at any time excepting Sunday.

GLADIOLI, continued

100

$1 00 $7 50

75 6 00

1 25 9 00

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Lilium auratum

HARDY LILIES (Lilium)

LILIUM auratum. Golden-rayed Lily of Japan. Flowers pure white, thickly studded with crimson spots, while through the center of each petal runs a clear golden band. Fully expanded, the flowers measure nearly a foot across, are produced abun- dantly from July to September, and possess a most delicious fragrance. 3 to 5 ft.

Each Doz. 100

8- to 9-in. bulbs $0 35 $3 50 $25 00

9- to 11-in. bulbs 50 5 00 35 00

11- to 13-in. bulbs 65 6 50 50 00

L. Henryi. Yellow Speciosum Lily. A new and very beautiful hardy Lily from northern China. The plants are of vigorous growth, frequently attaining the height of 6 feet. It is thoroughly hardy, and, when well established, will increase rapidly. Color rich golden yellow, lightly spotted with brown, and in shape quite resembles the speciosum types. Flowers during August.

Each Doz. 100

Choice bulbs $1 00 $7 50 $60 00

HARDY LILIES, continued

L. speciosum album. The white L. speciosum, which is usually grown with L. magnificum and L. auratum, is a very dainty Lily. It flowers outside in the border or among rhododendrons at the same time as the others, and is one of the most extensively cultivated varieties. Both varieties of L. speciosum are readily grown in ordinary garden soil, provided it is not too wet, or under water in winter and early spring.

Each Doz. 100

8- to 9-in. bulbs $0 35 $3 50 $25 00

9- to 11-in. bulbs 50 5 00 35 00

L. speciosum magnificum. Oriental Orchids. Frosted white, spotted, clouded and bordered with deep pinkish crimson, the blooms of this variety are beautiful beyond description. For the border, among hardy plants or naturalized among rhodo- dendrons, this is an equal favorite with the hand- some L. auratum. Splendid for pot culture as well. Blooms outside during August.

Each Doz. 100

8- to 9-in. bulbs $0 35 $3 50 $25 00

9- to 11-in. bulbs 50 5 00 35 00

11- to 13-in. bulbs 65 6 50 50 00

Other Hardy Lilies

Suitable for Garden Culture

Batemanniae. A truly charming Japanese variety, growing 3 feet high, with six to eight apricot- colored flowers on a stem. Blooms in July and August. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100.

Canadense. Canadian Bellflower Lily. One of the most beautiful native Lilies. Flowers bright yellow, with spots of red. Blooms in July and August. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100.

Pardalinum. A California variety bearing twelve to thirty flowers on stems 4 to 6 feet high; bright orange, spotted dark crimson. Flowers in July. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100.

Superbum. In a collection of best plants of all countries, our native Superbum Lily would deserve a first place. In deep, rich soil it often grows 8 feet high, with twenty to thirty flowers. It is of the easiest culture, and may be grown as a wild flower in any swampy or rough part of a place where the grass is not mowed. Extra- selected bulbs. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100.

Tigrinum splendens. The finest type of the quaint and much-loved Tiger Lily. Large, se- lected bulbs. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100.

Tigrinum splendens, Double. The double form of the above. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100.

Orders for Lilies, Seeds, Garden Supplies, and Fertilizers may be sent to our Retail Store in New Rochelle. Trees, Shrubs, Roses, and Perennials will be furnished from Larchmont

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Vegetable Seeds

Asperge • ASPARAGUS

Asparagus should be grown from 3-year-old roots. Dig the trench 2 feet wide and 3 feet deep, put stones in the bottom for drainage, then fully 1 foot of well- decayed stable manure, and fill in with good soil until within 8 inches of the surface. Spread out the roots flat and cover with soil until the trench is filled. The trenches should be 3 feet apart and 134 feet of space should be given each root. The second spring after planting you may cut, but never cut Asparagus after June 25. The method here sug- gested will produce green Asparagus, which is much better flavored than the white.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS

Palmetto. The very best for home-gardens, pro- ducing stout stalks abundantly.

Giant Argenteuil. Of French origin, and is the only rust-proof sort.

Extra-choice 2-year roots, S3 per 100. Mammoth 3-year roots, $4 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SEED

Conover’s Colossal. A mammoth green sort; one of the best. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts.

Giant Argenteuil. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts.

BEANS (Dwarf, or Bush)

One pound will plant 100 feet of drill Plant as soon as danger of frost is over, 2 to 3 inches apart in drills and about 2 34 inches deep. The rows should be about 2^4 feet apart, and the soil slightly hilled to insure good drainage and keep the Beans from touching the ground. Most Beans should be picked when about 4 inches long. Fre- quent pickings insure a more prolonged bearing season. Do not pick when bushes are wet, as this may cause blight and rust. For succession plant 30 feet of row every other week up to August 1.

GREEN-PODDED BEANS

If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per y2lb., 10 cts. per lb., 15 cts. for 2 lbs. to the prices listed

BOUNTIFUL. Very prolific and a continuous bearer from early spring to late fall. It is tender, of delicious flavor, and entirely stringless. Pods contain a little more fiber than Stringless Green- Pod of like age, but they average large. One of the earliest Bush Beans. Pkt. 10 cts., 341b- 20 cts., Ib. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.35, 15 lbs. $3.95.

GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN-POD. Pods greatly resemble those of Stringless Green-Pod but are fully an inch longer in size and a trifle earlier. 34It>. 20 cts., Ib. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 50 cts., 5 lbs. $1.15, 15 lbs. $3.25.

Black Valentine. Matures early, producing long, round straight pods, which are tender when quite young. Pkt. 10 cts., 341b. 20 cts., Ib. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.35, 15 lbs. $3.95.

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BEANS, continued

Early Red Valentine. Pods very fleshy, round and saddle-backed, with slight strings. Bushes grow uniformly about 15 inches in height and produce a large crop. 20 cts., Ib. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts.,

5 lbs. $1.35, 15 lbs. $3.95.

Longfellow. Extra early, producing long, round green pods which are tender, brittle, and stringless when young. }^lb. 20 cts., Ib. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 15 lbs. $4.70.

Refugee, or 1,000-to-l. One of the latest Beans. The pods are nearly round, light green, 5 inches long, fleshy, brit- tle, and mild in flavor, with but slight strings. Pkt. 10 cts., %lb. 20 cts., Ib. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 15 lbs. $4.70.

Golden Wax Beans

FORCING

BEANS

Masterpiece. We

offer the true strain of this fine English variety, carefully grown by experts. Masterpiece is a quick grower and very prolific, the pods attaining a length of over 7 inches, straight, tender, meaty and stringless. Bean thick and flat. 3^Ib. 55 cts., Ib. $1, 2 lbs. $1.90, 5 lbs. $4.75, 15 lbs. $14.

DWARF WAX-PODDED BEANS

Improved Black Wax. One of the best round- podded stringless Wax Beans ever evolved. Black Wax bears immense crops of slightly curved, deep yellow pods. Remains in bearing for a remarkably long period. Pkt. 10 cts., J^Ib. 20 cts., Ib. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 15 lbs. $4.70.

IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. One of the earliest Wax Beans. It is very productive, bearing large handsome golden yellow pods which are stringless and tender at all stages. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^Ib.20cts., Ib. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 15 lbs. $4.70. Refugee Wax. A late variety, unsurpassed for pickling or canning. Pkt. 10 cts., %lb. 20 cts., Ib. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 15 lbs. $4.70.

POLE, or RUNNING BEANS

One pound will plant 200 hills, with about eight seeds to a pole

Old Homestead (Green Kentucky Wonder). It

produces more Beans to the pole than any other sort. The pods are long, fully 6 inches, and when full grown are stringless, tender, and delicious. 3^Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85.

POLE LIMA BEANS

Extra-Early Jersey Lima Bean. The earliest, and largest Pole Limas. }4lb. 25 cts., Ib. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 80 cts., 5 lbs. $2.10.

KING OF THE GARDEN. Plump, strong pods seldom contain less than five Beans. )4Ib. 30 cts., Ib. 50 cts., 2 lbs. 90 cts., 5 lbs. $2.30.

Broccoli • BROCCOLI

Broccoli is a crop similar to cauliflower but much hardier. Give same culture as cauliflower.

Early White. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., }4\b. $1.50.

WAX, or BUTTER BEANS

Kentucky Wonder Wax. All the good qualities of the green Bean under this name are here dupli- cated, and so there could not be a better sort.

BUSH LIMA BEANS

Lima Beans must not be sown until June and the seeds should be spaced at least 6 inches apart.

BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA. An excellent variety producing four to five Beans in a pod. %\b. 25 cts., Ib. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 85 cts., 5 lbs. $2.10. Fordhook Bush Lima. The most popular of the large-seeded varieties and an excellent producer. 3^Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 85 cts., 5 lbs. $2.10.

Chou de Bruxelles

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

One packet will produce 50 plants A deep, loamy soil is most suitable, but a good crop may be obtained on light soils which have been deeply worked and manured. In May, prepare a seed-bed in a warm, dry spot, sow thinly and cover the seeds evenly and lightly with fine soil. BASSES EXHIBITION. An excellent variety, producing vigorous plants, well clothed with large, firm sprouts of fine cooking qualities, and keeping long in condition. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts. Dalkeith Sprouts. Semi-dwarf, thickly covered with sprouts by the end of September; excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., %lb. $1.25.

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Betterave • BEET

One packet will sow 25 feet of row; 1 ounce, 75 feet For an early supply, sow seed early in April, and for the main crop sow the end of May and beginning of June. Sow in drills 1 3d? inches deep and 15 inches apart, covering with friable soil. When the seedlings are up, thin out to 9 inches apart.

Extra-Early Egyptian. The oldest sort and the finest of all for the home-garden. Sow some seeds in a hotbed in March and use the thinnings as greens. Deep blood-red; 134 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34L>. 65 cts., Ib. $2. Crimson Globe. A perfectly round, smooth Beet of a deep red color and of fairly large size. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341 b. 65 cts., Ib. $2.

Eclipse. An excellent variety for table use. Round.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34It>. 65 cts., Ib. $2. Detroit Dark Red. A very deep-colored Beet of medium size, perfectly shaped ; unequaled for table. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 3 4I£>. 65 cts., Ib. $2. Smooth Long Blood. The best keeper of all. Skin very smooth, and flavor deliciously sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34I£>. 80 cts., Ib. $2.50.

SWISS CHARD

One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill The plants are cultivated for the leaves which are used for “greens,” the same as spinach or beet-tops. Sow as early in spring as the ground can be worked, in rows 12 inches apart, and thin out to 5 inches apart in the rows. As it grows, thin out for use. Giant Lucullus. Plants of this variety grow to a height of 2 to 2 34 feet. The stalks are quite thick, 1 34 inches broad, heavily ribbed and from 10 to 12 inches long below the leaf. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 75 cts., Ib. $2.25.

Chou-Fleur

CAULIFLOWER

For an early crop, start seed indoors in February or March and set out in the open early in May. For fall crop sow in May outdoors; when large enough, transplant in rows 2 34 feet apart and allow 2 feet of space between plants. As growth advances give an abundance of water and occasionally liquid manure. Tie the outer leaves to cover the flower.

EARLY SNOWBALL. This sure-heading variety is of dwarf habit, with outer leaves small, hence it is particularly adapted to growing under glass during winter and spring. Pkt. 20 cts., 34°z- 70 cts., 34oz. $1.30, 34oz. $2.50, oz. $4.50. Autumn Giant. A large and late type, tall and sturdy, needing, in consequence, more room to develop than the early types. Pkt. 10 cts., 34oz- 40 cts., 34°z. 60 cts., oz. $1.

Extra-Early Egyptian Beets

Carotte • CARROT

One packet of seeds sows a row 25 feet; 1 ounce, 100 feet For the first crop, sow in a hotbed in March, thin out later to 3 inches apart, and let it mature here. A month later the same procedure can be followed in a coldframe, and bi-weekly sowings outdoors from the earliest date till July. The late Carrots do not need to be sown until some time in May. Outdoor sowing is as follows: Sow thinly in drills 1 foot apart, covering the seeds evenly to a depth of 34inch. Early Parisian. The sweetest of all Carrots and the earliest. Roots round, very small — about 34inch through. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 34I£>- $1.25. IMPROVED DANVERS. The ideal Carrot for a fall crop to be stored during the winter. Grows about 6 inches long and about 134 inches through at top. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 341b. $1.25. SELECTED CHANTENAY. Averages 534 to 6 inches in length, broad at the neck, narrowing gradually to a blunt end. Flesh rich orange-red. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 65 cts., Ib. $2. Improved Long Orange. Roots long, thickest near the crown, tapering regularly to a point; color deep orange. It is a good keeper, of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 65 cts., Ib. $2.

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Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage

Chou • CABBAGE

One packet will produce 50 plants

The most tender and delicately flavored Cabbages are those grown on richly manured soil. Fair crops may also be obtained from ordinary garden soil by giving two or three liberal soakings of manure water when the plants are in active growth. Sow thinly in drills on light, rich soil and cover lightly with fine soil. If the ground is dry it should be well watered the day previous to sowing. The early varieties should be sown in hotbeds during March or in cold- frames during April. Plant Cabbages in rows 2 feet apart, with space 1 )4 feet between plants.

Early Jersey Wakefield. The earliest of all Cabbages, produces a head of conical form, sweet and well flavored. Pkt. 10c., 34°z. 35c., oz. 60c. Early Spring. The best midsummer Cabbage, with solid, flat head. Pkt. 10 cts., 34oz. 35 cts., oz. 60c. Late Flat Dutch. A selected strain of this popular winter Cabbage. Heads are of tremendous size, round and flattened on top, very solid, with few outside leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., 34°z. 30 cts., oz. 50c. Danish Ballhead. The finest all-round late Cabbage, producing enormous solid heads, purest white when cut open. Pkt. 10 cts., 34°z. 30 cts., oz. 55 cts.

Mammoth Rock Red. The best, largest, and surest-heading Red Cabbage. The plant is hand- some, with numerous spreading leaves. The head is large, round, very solid. Pkt. 15 cts., 34oz- ! 45 cts., oz. 80 cts., 34It>. $2.50.

SAVOY CABBAGE

Its flavor is altogether different from other Cabbage. Should be grown like late Cabbage. Perfection Drumhead. A large head of beautifully crimped foliage. Pkt. 10 cts., 34°z. 30 cts., oz. 55 cts., i^Ib. $1.75.

Cerfeuil • CHERVIL

One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill Curled. Cultivated like parsley and used for garnishing and flavoring soups and salads. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts.

CHICORY

Witloof, or French Endive. Sown in spring, 34 inch deep, in rows 1 34 feet apart, and thinned to 6 inches apart. Chicory (or Witloof) plant yields long, parsnip-like roots by fall, when they are dug and shorn of leaves to within 1 34 inches of the neck. The roots are then replanted 1 34 to 2 inches apart in trenches and covered with 8 inches of fine soil. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts.

CELERIAC (Turnip-rooted Celery)

One packet will sow 25 feet Sow in drills 1 foot apart, early in May, covering lightly and evenly. When large enough, thin out so that each plant has 6 inches of space to develop in. Cultivate thoroughly and keep well watered.

Large Smooth Prague. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., MIb. 85 cts.

Danish Ballhead Cabbage

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Davis Perfect Cucumber

Concombre

CUCUMBER

The first planting should be made early in May; inverted sods form an excellent medium for both planting on and carrying the young plants to their permanent location, or small paper pots can be used. Such plants are usually ready for transplanting to the open ground in from three to four weeks, and are seldom troubled with the striped bug. Transplant- ing, when practicable, should be done in the evening, into hills 4 feet apart each way. Thin out to about four plants to a hill when established. The seed may be planted in hills late in May, thus giving a suc- cession. For pickles, plant during the last two weeks of June. Bug Death, or an infusion of Hellebore powder in water, will destroy the striped bug.

NEW DAVIS PERFECT. Color dark glossy green; shape slim and symmetrical, with an average length of 10 to 12 inches. Flesh tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 80 cts., Ib. $2.50. Improved Early White Spine. Nearly cylindrical in form, slightly pointed at the ends, perfectly smooth and of deep, rich coloring marked with distinct white lines at the blossom end. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 3418. 60 cts., Ib. $1.50. Extra-Long Green. A well-known standard va- riety about 1 foot in length, of most excellent quality. Vines vigorous and productive. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 65 cts., Ib. $2.

Japanese Climbing. Well adapted for pickling, as well as for slicing for salads. Cucumbers are a foot or more in length, with a smooth, dark green skin which turns brown and is netted when ripe. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 3418. 90 cts., Ib. $3. Fordhook Pickling- One of the best pickling varieties. Vines vigorous, yielding a large number of fruits; remaining in strong, healthy, growing condition longer than any other known variety. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 80 cts., Ib. $2.50.

FOR GROWING UNDER GLASS

IMPROVED TELEGRAPH. By special arrange- ment, we have secured a selected strain of this variety, and have no hesitancy in saying we con- sider it equal to if not better than all other va- rieties. Pkt. (10 seeds) 25 cts.

Chicoree • ENDIVE

One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill Dig the soil well and apply a liberal quantity of well-decayed stable manure. Sow in the garden in June in rows 18 inches apart, and when the seedlings are up thin out to 12 inches apart in the row.

In September, when the plants are large enough, draw the outer leaves toward the center and tie. Green Curled. A very superior sort, with close heads of finely curled leaves; flavor excellent. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts.

White Curled. Leaves finely curled or mossed; attractive light green color. Blanches easily. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 3418. 90 cts. Broad-leaved Batavian. The most distinct va- riety, having smooth, broad leaves, which must be blanched. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts.

Chou-Rave • KOHLRABI

One ounce will sow about 200 feet of drill First sowing should be made in a hotbed or in pots in the house in March; then again in coldframes in April, and early in May the first sowing can take place directly in the garden. Sow in rows a foot apart, covering evenly and lightly with soil. Trans- plant when about four weeks old to stand 15 inches apart both ways. The soil should be rich and deep. White Vienna. The earliest and best for market or family use. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 90 cts., Ib. $3.

Purple Vienna. Bluish purple. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 3418. 80 cts., Ib. $2.50.

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Golden Bantam Sugar Corn

SUGAR CORN

One pound will plant 200 feet of drill or 200 to 300 hills Any kind of fairly good soil will grow Corn. For the home-garden there is just one method, and that is in drills (not hills) 3 feet apart. Prepare trench by digging a good portion of well-decayed barnyard manure in deeply, and then wait until the ground is warm before sowing. There is nothing gained in sowing too early, even for the first crop — the end of May or beginning of June in the vicinity of New York is early enough. Sow one seed every 3 inches and when up thin out to 10 inches apart. Stir the soil around the roots, but do not make a hill. GOLDEN BANTAM. Perhaps the sweetest Corn grown. Plant attains a height of only 3 to 4 feet, usually bearing two or more ears to the stalk. The ears are compactly filled with kernels which when ready for the table are cream-yellow. Golden Bantam is one of the hardiest varieties of Corn grown, therefore it can be planted with safety earlier than other varieties. Pkt. 10c., j^Ib. 25c., Ib. 40c., 2 lbs. 75c., 5 lbs. $1.85, 15 lbs. $5.45. Howling Mob. Is ready for use only three to five days later than the Extra-Early Cory when both are planted at the same time, but the ears are much larger in size, while the grains are much whiter and sweeter. }4lb. 30 cts., Ib. 50 cts., 2 lbs. 95 cts., 5 lbs. $2.35, 15 lbs. $6.95.

White-Cob Cory. A standard first-early variety. For a quick-growing sort the ears are large, and well filled with medium-sized grains. J^Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85, 15 lbs. $5.45. Black Mexican. Very sweet and of fine flavor.

Grain black. %lb. 20 cts., Ib. 40 cts.

COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. Retains its delicate flavor and tenderness even when a little old, as the ears are encased in a heavy husk, which tends to keep the ear “in the milk” for several days longer than other varieties. The cob is unusually small and the pearly white kernels of great depth. Pkt. 10 cts., j/£Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85, 15 lbs. $5.45.

STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. Now recognized everywhere as a standard variety, both for home use and market. The ears are large, grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and have the advantage of remaining longer in the green state than any other. Pkt. 10 cts., ]^\b. 20 cts., Ib. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 15 lbs. $4.70.

All Season Collection

Golden Bantam Black Mexican

Stowell’s Evergreen Country Gentleman

Sow each of these varieties every two weeks from May 10 to July 15. This will ensure continuous supply of Corn from the latter part of June until frost.

One pkt. each of above varieties, ppd., 40 cts.; Vfclb. each of above varieties, 90 cts., ppd. : 1 lb. each of above varieties, $1.40; 2 lbs. each of above varieties, $2.60.

CHIVES

One packet will sow 50 feet of row Sow the seeds early in May, in shallow drills 1 foot apart; cover very lightly with soil, but press down firmly after sowing and keep moist until young plants are up. Do not thin out, but allow to grow thickly in a mat; the following spring lift in clumps 6 inches square and plant in rows, allowing 1 foot of space between each plant. Cut constantly to keep it tender and do not allow to flower. Pkt. 25 cts.

Cresson • CRESS

Pepper Grass

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill Sow thickly outdoors at frequent intervals from early April until August, in drills 1 foot apart and on a fine, level soil; press gently into the soil and keep the ground shaded and moist until the seedlings are up. During hot weather it is best to sow in a moist and shady situation to obtain an abundant, tender growth. Should be cut when 1 to 2 inches high. True Erfurt Water Cress. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., }4\b. $1.75, Ib. $6.

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White Plume Celery

Celeri ■ CELERY

One ounce will produce 3,000 plants

Sow in early May in a well-prepared bed. Cover the seed lightly with only sifted leaf-mold. Trans- plant twice, first to 4 inches apart and finally in rows 2 }/% feet apart, and 10 inches in the rows. As Celery is not usually planted out until July, soil in which the garden peas have been growing may be used. IMPROVED WHITE PLUME. The earliest of all. The stalks are purest white. Its only recom- mendations are its earliness and (if used before grown to full size) its crispness. Pkt. 15 cts., 34oz. 45 cts., oz. 75 cts.

Paris Golden Self-blanching. The second earliest but much more preferable on account of its fine flavor. Foliage and stalks blanch yellow. Pkt. 15 cts., )^oz. 45 cts., oz. 75 cts.

WINTER VARIETIES

Giant Pascal. A selection from the Golden Self- blanching Celery. The stalks are green, very large, thick, solid and crisp, and a fine, nutty flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts.

Winter Queen. Popular on account of its massive heart and crispness. Pkt. 15 cts., }/£oz. 40 cts., oz. 65 cts.

New Rose. Of medium height, and solid as crystal with rich, nutty flavor. Pkt. 20 cts., Yotl. 50 cts., oz. 85 cts.

Aubergine • EGGPLANT

One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants Sow in the house in March, in 2-inch seedling pots, transfer later to the coldframe and about June 1 into the garden. They must have a rich soil and an ab- solutely sunny situation. Set the plants 2 feet apart with a strong stick beside each one to support it when in fruit. During hot, dry weather, liberal supplies of manure water must be given.

NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS. A favor- ite for both market and family use. Fruit large, round, deep purple-black; stems and calyx entirely free from spines. Pkt. 15 cts., Ytoz- 40 cts., oz. 70 cts., Ylb. $2.50.

Long Purple. The fruits are 6 to 8 inches in length and 2 to 3 inches in diameter; handsome dark purple. Early and prolific. Pkt. 15 cts., Yoz- 40 cts., oz. 70 cts., h£Ib. $2.50.

Black Beauty. Is very much on the style of New York, but it is darker in color and has a higher polish. It is also broader and thicker. Pkt. 15 cts., Yoz. 45 cts., oz. 75 cts., Ylb. $2.75.

FINOCHIO (Florence Fennel)

One packet will sow a row of 25 feet The plants resemble leek, and only the lower swollen stem-bases are used. Sow in May in rows 1 y2 feet apart and thin to 1 foot in the row. Do not hill, but cultivate and feed freely. Pkt. 15 cts.

New York Improved Purple Eggplant

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Big Boston Lettuce

Chou vert Frise • KALE

One ounce will produce about 300 plants Sow in May, in shallow drills; when large enough, transplant into rows, allowing 2 feet between plants. Tall Green Curled Scotch. Stalks 3 feet high, with narrow, finely curled and fringed leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 65 cts.

Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. At its best after cold weather has set in. The leaves are curled like fine parsley. Scotch Kale is tender and of re- markably fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 65 cts., Ib. $2.25.

Siberian Kale, or Sprouts. Not so densely curled as Scotch, but is hardy and yields a heavy crop of leaves. Seeds should be sown in September and treated like spinach; it is fit to cut early in spring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34lb. 65 cts., Ib. $2.25. Dwarf Brown Kale. A curled variety, with spread- ing foliage; hardy and of fine flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., MIb. $1.05, Ib. $3.50.

Poireau • LEEK

One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill Sow the seed very early in a sheltered seed-bed. When plants are about 6 inches long, transplant them to trenches 6 inches deep, with rich soil at the bottom. Fill the trenches as the plants grow, and later draw soil up to them.

LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. A large-growing type, desirable in every way; the most widely used variety for both family and market use. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., MIb. 90 cts., Ib. $3. Musselburgh. (Winter.) Hardy; extra-large size. Leaves are fan-shaped, dark green color. The edible stem is 6 to 8 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., ^Ib. 90c., Ib. $3.

Laitue • LETTUCE

One ounce of seed gives about 4,000 plants

For first crop sow in gentle heat in February, and transplant to 10 inches apart. For a summer supply, sow thinly in shallow drills 1 34 feet apart, and trans- plant or thin out, leaving a foot between the plants. Make sowings from April to the end of August.

LOOSE-LEAVED VARIETIES

EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. A curly-leaved sort. Seed sown in the coldframe about the middle of March and transplanted the middle of April will supply the table from May to late June. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 3^Ib. 55 cts., Ib. $1.75. Black-seeded Simpson. (Loose Head.) A pop- ular curly-leaved sort, larger than Curled Simp- son. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 55 cts., Ib. $1.75. Grand Rapids. The best forcing variety, and it is quite as good for outdoor culture as many others. Large, beautiful leaves; crisp and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75 cts., Ib. $2.25.

BEST HEAD LETTUCE

BIG BOSTON. A splendid Head Lettuce. Forced in frames in the spring, and is planted in August for late crop. Large heads; center crisp and of fine fla- vor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 75 cts., Ib. $2.25. California Cream Butter. The largest and latest of the early varieties of this type. If sown with Big Boston, will mature about two weeks later. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75 cts., Ib. $2.25. ICEBERG. A splendid, crisp head sort. Few Lettuces resist the heat better. Has strong center ribs, which bend toward the heart of the plant, keeping it thoroughly blanched. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., MIb. 75 cts., Ib. $2.25.

New York, or Wonderful. Larger than Iceberg and matures about ten days later. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 90 cts., Ib. $3.

May King. Early, outdoor sort. Does remarkably well in cold or wet weather, forming solid heads of bright green; the heart is clear yellow. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 80 cts., Ib. $2.50.

Mignonette. Medium brown, with dark, green tinge. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25c., 341b. 75 cts., Ib. $2.25.

COS, or ROMAINE LETTUCE

About a week before maturity, draw the outer leaves together and tie them, blanching the inner heart and greatly enhancing its crispness and flavor. Paris White Cos, or Romaine. A splendid sort for summer use; leaves quite erect. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 65 cts., Ib. $2.

Trianon Self-closing Cos. A large, self-folding type; narrow, oval, tender, and crisp leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 80 cts., Ib. $2.50.

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Cantaloup • MUSKMELON

One ounce will sow about 80 hills Sow the seed in April under glass, and in the open air in May, in hills 6 feet apart each way. Plant in each hill from eight to ten seeds, covering ^inch deep. When plants make their appearance above ground, dust them with soot, charcoal dust or Bug Death, to prevent the ravages of bugs.

ROCKY FORD. The newer type is more rounded, the rib less prominent, and the outer surface of the fruit densely covered with delicate lace-like netting. The quality and rich aromatic flavor have also been greatly improved. Flesh green, with a suggestion of pink at the seed cavity. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 60 cts., Ib. $1.75. EARLY HACKENSACK. A large, green-fleshed variety, round, slightly flattened from the stem to the blossom end, very deeply and broadly ribbed, with bold, strongly defined netting. The flesh is very thick, and delightful in flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. Montreal Nutmeg. The largest and handsomest form of Nutmeg Melon, of richest flavor. Flesh green. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., yib. 75 cts. Emerald Gem. Small, extra early, and very sweet; flesh orange. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., yib. 75 cts.

Melon d* Eau

WATERMELON

One ounce will plant about 50 hills Rich, rather sandy soils produce the finest crops of Watermelons, but a well-drained loam, especially with a southern exposure, is also well suited. Two shovelfuls of well-decomposed manure should be mixed with the soil of each hill. Watermelons should not be planted until the weather is quite warm. The plants grow vigorously, and for this reason the hills should be about 6 to 8 feet apart. Stick six to eight seeds edgewise, with the eye downward, in a circle in each hill, and cover yinch deep with fine soil. When the plants begin to vine, thin to two plants. Cole’s Early. A delicious variety for the family garden, succeeding in northern states where melons were never matured before. The flesh is bright red, crisp, and extremely delicate in texture. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., MIb. 65 cts., Ib. $2. Kleckley Sweets. The sweetest of all the Water- melons. Fine flavored and grained, tender meat. Fruits large, rind thin and green. Very brittle, flesh scarlet and firm. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., MIb. 65 cts., Ib. $2.

Citron. Round and handsome; used for preserves.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 65 cts., Ib. $2.

Royal Sovereign. Forcing Melon. Average weight about 5 pounds, occasionally rising to 8 pounds; beautiful golden color, slightly netted. Flesh white, faintly tinged green; rind thin. Pkt. 50 cts.

Rocky Ford Muskmelon

Blanc de Champignon

MUSHROOM SPAWN

American Pure-Culture

Ten bricks will spawn a plot 10 feet square

Save fresh horse droppings until a sufficient quantity accumulates to fill the beds, occasionally turning the manure and watering it slightly if it appears not to be moist enough. Then leave the mass for three days, after which again turn it, add- ing more water if necessary. After turning, firm the manure, and in three days again repeat the opera- tion. After the second turning the manure is gen- erally ready for the bed, which should be only 10 inches in depth. Press in the manure very firmly, and cover slightly with salt hay or straw, which tends to retain the moisture. When the temperature of the bed drops to 85°, insert Pure Culture Spawn in pieces about the size of an egg, 1 foot apart one way and 9 inches the other; insert the Spawn just deep enough to cover with a little manure, keep the temperature of the house between 55° to 60°, and occasionally dampen the walls, etc., as required; also occasionally “dew” over the hay covering the bed with warm water. Per brick (about \y<i lbs.) 35 cts., 10 bricks $3.25, 25 bricks $7, 100 bricks $25.

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Yellow Globe Danvers Onion

Oignon • ONION

One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill, 4 to 5 pounds an acre A good crop is impossible unless the soil is very rich and kept clean. Use well-rotted manure freely, and get the crop in as early as possible in spring, even should the weather be cold and unpleasant. Sow in drills 1 foot apart and cover about 3^inch, treading or rolling after sowing so that the hot, dry atmosphere may not destroy the sprouting seed. When 3 inches high, thin to 2 inches apart. Stir the ground freely without disturbing the young plants and keep free from weeds.

Selected Yellow Globe Danvers. (Eastern- grown.) The finest type of this favorite American variety, which is more extensively grown than any other Onion. Of smooth, globular form, with small neck, ripening very early. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., }4}b. 75 cts.

SELECTED AILSA CRAIG. This Onion con- tinues to be one of the largest, when stock is good and if sown early. It is a very handsome, oval- shaped variety with pale straw-colored skin. To attain its largest size it should be sown in the greenhouse in January and transplanted to the open in April. Pkt. 20 cts., Yioz. 45 cts., oz. 75 cts., MIb. $2.50, lb. $9.

Prizetaker. Grows uniform in shape; is of im- mense size, measuring from 12 to 16 inches in cir- cumference. Its pure white flesh is fine-grained, mild, and delicate in flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 30 cts., oz. 45 cts., 3 4\b. $1.50, lb. $5.

LONG-KEEPING RED ONIONS

Southport Red Globe. Similar to Wethersfield, having a deep red skin, but differing in shape, being almost a perfect globe. Size large, flesh fine-grained, mild and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 20 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. $1, lb. $3.50.

Large Red Wethersfield. The standard red va- riety, and a favorite Onion in the East. Bulb large, somewhat flattened, oval shape; skin deep purple-red; flesh purplish white, moderately fine grained and stronger flavored than any of the other kinds. Very productive, the best keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., MIt>. 75 cts., Ib. $2.50. White Portugal, or American Silverskin. Splendid when young as a salad Onion and for pickles. Early, mild-flavored, and excellent for first crop. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., $1.75.

ONION SETS

White Onion Sets. Qt. 35 cts., 3^pk. $1.30, pk. $2.50.

Yellow Onion Sets. Qt. 30 cts., 3^pk. $1.10, pk. $2. Red Onion Sets. Qt. 30 cts., Yipk. $1.10, pk. $2.

GARLIC SETS

Break the sets or bulbs into the smaller scale- like portions and plant these 6 inches apart in rows 1 foot apart.

Garlic Sets. Lb. 50 cts., 5 lbs. $2.25, postpaid.

Moutard • MUSTARD

One ounce will sow a row of 50 feet Sow at intervals of a few days, from early spring to late autumn. Make summer sowings in a shady bed. Surface soil should be fine, smooth, and previously watered; the seed should be sown thickly and gently pressed into the soil (not covered). Keep shaded and moist until seedlings are up, and cut the plants while they are fresh and young.

White London. The usual good sort. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts.

Gombaud

OKRA, or GUMBO

One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill Sow when the weather is warm and settled, in drills 1 inch deep and 4 feet apart; thin out to 1 foot apart in the drills. Okra requires nine to ten weeks from seed to maturity. Usual sowing period for New York, May 25 to June 10.

Long Green. Long ribbed pods; very productive.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 34li>. 35 cts., Ib. $1. White Velvet. Pods perfectly round, smooth, of a white velvety appearance, and superior in flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., %lb. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50.

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Pois GARDEN PEAS

Northern-Grown

If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per V^lb., 10 cts. per lb., 15 cts. for 2 lbs., to the prices listed

Smooth, round-seeded varieties for early crops, should be sown as early in spring as the ground can be worked; the sweeter wrinkled sorts from the middle of April until July. Sow in rows 3 feet apart, 3 inches deep, using of the smooth, round- i seeded sorts one quart to 100 feet | of drill, of the wrinkled sorts, one | quart to 80 feet.

| Those marked with an asterisk (*) are wrinkled Marrows and are the sweetest and best-flavored Peas.

EARLY VARIETIES

EARLIEST OF ALL, or Alaska.

A valuable early round blue Pea, with slender vines, producing a large number of dark green pods, well filled and of excellent flavor. Height 2 ft. Pt. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60.

The Pilot. One of the earliest sorts. Vines robust and carry a heavy crop of large pods, well filled with richly flavored Peas. Height 3 ft. Lb. 50 cts., 2 lbs. 90 cts., 5 lbs. $2.

Gradus

EARLIEST WRINKLED SORTS

^American Wonder. A very early wrinkled Pea. 1 ft. %\b. 25 cts., Ib. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 85 cts., 5 lbs. $2.10, 15 lbs. $6.20.

*NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. A splendid early sort; large cropper and still preferred by many plant- ers on account of its prolific yielding qualities, 14 in. 3^Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 85 cts., 5 lbs. $2.10, 15 lbs. $6.20.

*GRADUS, or PROSPERITY. An extra-early large-podded marrow Pea. The pods resemble Telephone in size and shape, and are well filled with large Peas of delicious flavor. 23^ ft. Lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85.

*Thomas Laxton. An early variety similar to Gradus, but hardier and with large, long square- end pods; quality unsurpassed. 3 ft. Lb. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 85 cts., 5 Tbs. $2.10.

MIDSEASON AND MAIN CROP VARIETIES

*ALDERMAN. On generous soils it grows to a height of 5 to 6 feet, and should be supported with brush or trellises. The pods contain seven large, elongated, dark green Peas of the highest quality. The plants bear very profusely. 5 ft. p2lb. 20 cts., Ib. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85, 15 lbs. $5.50.

*TELEPHONE. This variety is much like Aider- man, with vines fully as tall, pods slightly smaller, and bears right up to the season of the very late sorts. The Peas are every bit as tender, but darker green in color and sweet. 5 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., y^\h. 20 cts., Ib. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85, 15 lbs. $5.50.

^Champion of England. Vines grow 4 to 5 feet high. Peas of excellent quality and delicious flavor. 3^Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 85 cts., 5 lbs. $2.10, 15 lbs. $6.20.

*Stratagem. One of the best of the large-podded sorts. The vine is strong, of branching habit, and very prolific; pods of the largest size, uni- formly filled with Peas of the finest quality. 33^ ft. Lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85.

EDIBLE-PODDED SUGAR PEAS

Used in the same manner as Wax Beans.

Luscious Melting Sugar. Large, broad pods which are so brittle that they snap without any string. 5 ft. %\b. 30 cts., Ib. 55 cts., 2 lbs. $1.05, 5 lbs. $2.60, 15 lbs. $7.70.

Very Dwarf White Sugar. Unusually dwarf. The pods are of excellent melting quality. 3^Ib. 30 cts., Ib. 55 cts., 2 lbs. $1.05, 5 lbs. $2.60, 15 lbs. $7.70.

Bassi’s 1924 Collections

These collections embody our ideas of the best and most representative varieties. We suggest that two sowings be made of each variety — the first as soon as the ground is ready and the weather is right, and the second two weeks later. The grower should be able to gather Peas daily over a period of five weeks.

The Following Five Varieties Comprise the Collections

Earliest of All, *Gradus, *Nott’s Excelsior, telephone, ^Stratagem

1 pkt. each of above 5 Peas $0 50

y2lb. each of above 5 Peas 1 30

1 lb. each of above 5 Peas 2 20

2 lbs. each of above 5 Peas 4 10

5 lbs. each of above 5 Peas 10 00

Please do not ask us to make changes in these Col- lections. The fact that they are prepared in advance of our “rush” season enables us to offer them at a lower price than that of the separate varieties pur- chased in the usual way.

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Ruby King Pepper

Piment ■ PEPPER

One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants Peppers should not be planted out until settled warm weather has arrived. The seed should be sown in a hotbed, coldframe, or if no better convenience is available, a box in a window. Transplant later into rows 20 inches apart each way.

CHINESE GIANT. The standard large sweet Pepper; quite early to ripen and very productive for so large a variety. Fruits 4 or 5 inches broad, and are of equal length; quite uniform in size. The flesh is mild and unusually thick. Color green, changing to a glossy scarlet when ripe. Pkt. 15 cts., j^oz. 55 cts., oz. 90 cts., }4\b. $3. RUBY KING. Fruits are 4^ to 6 inches long, 4 inches thick, and bright red. Ruby King is used largely for pickles, but is equally suited for slicing. Pkt. 15 cts., 3^oz. 45 cts., oz. 75 cts., }4\b. $2.75. Large Bell, or Bull Nose. A large, early variety of pleasant flavor, though mild. This is the variety for green stuffed Peppers. Ripens into a bright red. Pkt. 10c., 3^oz- 35c., oz. 60c., }4\b. '$2. Sweet Mountain. Fruits 6 inches long by 4 inches thick, shining deep green when young and a hand- some red when ripe. Flavor mild. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 35 cts., oz. 65 cts., }4\b. $2.

Neapolitan (Jersey Sweet; White Cap). The two fine qualities which this Pepper possesses are its earliness and its extraordinary yielding properties. It is an upright-growing variety, that is, its fruits grow upward and are not pendent. Pkt. 15 cts., Ylot. 45 cts., oz. 75 cts., KIb. $2.75.

Long Red Cayenne. Fruits about 4 inches long and 1 inch thick, bright red in color; very prolific; very hot. Used for pickling, both when green and when ripe. Pkt. 15c., 3d2oz* 45c., oz. 75c., I4\b. $2.75.

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Panais • PARSNIP

One packet will sow a row of 25 feet

Parsnip succeeds best in a deep, free, rich soil, heavily manured for a previous crop. Sow in drills 1 inch deep and 1 Yi feet apart as early as weather conditions permit. Scatter seeds thinly and cover with ^inch of fine soil. Thin seedlings out when large enough to stand a foot apart.

Long Smooth Hollow Crown. This long turnip- rooted vegetable should not be used until a certain amount of frost has penetrated the soil; in fact, the best flavored Parsnip is that which has been wintered outdoors in the soil and lifted in the early spring when the weather opens. But it can also be lifted late in the fall, and stored in pits out- doors. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts.

Pomme de Terre

POTATOES

Four barrels are sufficient to plant 1 acre in drills

A good, sandy loam produces the best Potatoes, but they can be grown on all kinds of soil. Make furrows of good depth, 3 feet apart. Scatter a liberal dressing of phosphate or decayed stable manure along the drill, and set the seed about 10 inches apart in the rows. Cover with about 2 inches of soil, and begin to cultivate when the plants are well up. At each successive hoeing, bring additional soil about the plants.

Varieties are listed in order of ripening Early Bovee. A pink-skinned, white-fleshed early, of the very best quality; an excellent producer. Pk. $1.50, bus. $4, bbl. $9.50.

Irish Cobbler. A fine, extra-early sort, producing plump, handsome tubers of good size and excel- lent quality. Bbl. $8.

Early Rose. Skin red and white; tubers uniform in size. )/£pk. 75 cts., pk. $1.25, bus. $3.50, bbl. $8. Beauty of Hebron. Extensively grown for winter use. The tubers are smooth, white, slightly tinged with pink, and of superb flavor. %pk. 85 cts., pk. $1.50, bus. $4, bbl. $9.50.

Green Mountain. Unsurpassed for main crop. The tubers are white, of flat, oval shape, smooth, handsome, and of excellent quality. 3^pk. 75 cts., pk. $1.25, bus. $3.50, bbl. $8.

SWEET POTATOES

Rooted slips ready in May. The young plants should be set in May in hills about 4 feet apart and 5 inches above the ground level. A light soil and sunny location is preferable.

Yellow Nansemond. Early; productive; the best for general culture. 75 cts. per 100, by mail 90 cts.

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Radish et Rave

RADISH

One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill

Early in the spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, sow any of the early round or olive-shaped varieties in rows, }^inch deep, with 1 to 1 3^2 feet between the rows. Sow thinly. If seedlings appear closer than 1 inch apart, they should be “thinned out.” The early spring sorts serve the purpose until June 15, when Icicle and Cincinnati Market are at their best. The summer sorts are good until frost from repeated plantings. The winter varieties should be pulled after light frosts and stored like beets. Both summer and winter Radishes should be “thinned” to stand from 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. After the middle of May, do not sow the flat, round, and olive-shaped spring sorts — sow White Icicle, Cincinnati Market and Chartier; these resist hot weather well. About July 1, sow the winter varieties. ,

EARLY ROUND AND OLIVE-SHAPED EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. Matures in 25 days. Handsome, flat roots, yin. in diameter by yin. long. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., yib. 40c., Ib. $1.25. EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. The best general- purpose variety; perfecting handsome roots in from 28 to 35 days after sowing. Of distinct shape, brilliant color, short-leaved, crisp and white; an excellent variety for forcing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 60 cts., Ib. $2.

White Box. An almost globe-shaped sort, slightly flattened, with pure white skin and crisp flesh. Ready in from 35 to 40 days. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50.

Olive-shaped Scarlet. Flesh bright and crisp.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 60 cts., Ib. $2. Olive-shaped White. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., yib. 80 cts., Ib. $2.50.

French Breakfast. Olive-shaped; mild and crisp. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 3^It>. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50.

BEST EARLY LONG SORTS

WHITE ICICLE. The “best all-round” Radish for all purposes in the home-garden. Within 30 days from sowing seeds, the roots attain a length of 4 to 5 inches by 2€inch in diameter at the thickest part. The skin is thin, the flesh crisp and mild. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 60 cts., Ib. $2. Cincinnati Market. By far the best strain of the long, scarlet, short-top Radishes. Roots 6 to 7 inches long, an inch through, are produced within 35 days after sowing, and remain in perfect condi- tion for the best part of a week. Skin rosy scarlet, blending into pure white at the tip. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 55 cts., Ib. $1.75.

Early Scarlet Globe Radishes

SUMMER VARIETIES

Long Scarlet Chartier, or Shepherd. Ready in about 45 days after sowing. The color at the top is crimson, running into pink about the middle, and from thence downward is a pure white. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., i^Ib. 60 cts.

WINTER RADISHES

Rose China. Bright rose-color; flesh firm; fine for winter use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., yib. 60c., Ib. $2. Long Black Spanish. The popular winter sort.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 60 cts., Ib. $2. Round Black Spanish. Thick black skin and pure white flesh. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yib. 60 cts., Ib. $2.

RHUBARB

This is grown from roots, which should be set out in April, allowing 2 feet of space between each plant. Put plenty of manure underneath each root, for it is a gross feeder. Remove flower stalks whenever they appear. Strong clumps 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Salsifis • SALSIFY (Oyster Plant)

Mammoth Sandwich Island. Grown in the same way as the parsnip, and if grown in well- prepared soil, will produce large, smooth roots. Failing this, they are liable to fork. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., yib. 75 cts., Ib. $2.75.

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Persil • PARSLEY

One ounce of seed to 150 feet of drill Sow as early in spring as possible, covering the seed 3^inch. The drills should be about 15 inches apart. Thin to 3 inches apart.

Champion Moss Curled. Fine habit; mossy and beautiful. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., }4\b. 50 cts. Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted. The fleshy roots resemble small parsnips and are esteemed for flavoring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., }4\b. 50 cts.

Potiron • PUMPKIN

Mammoth. Saved from specimens weighing over 100 pounds. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., }4lb. 75 cts., Ib. $2.50.

Sugar, or Sweet. Fine-grained, sweet and prolific.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., MI£>. 55 cts., Ib. $1.50. Cheese. Flat. One of the best for family use.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., }4I£>. 55 cts., Ib. $1.75. Winter Luxury. Round, with smooth yellow skin finely netted; flesh thick and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., }4}b. 75 cts., Ib. $2.25. PEPPER GRASS. See Cress.

SEA KALE

One ounce will produce about 300 plants Soak the seeds twenty-four hours in lukewarm water before sowing. Select a sunny spot with rich soil; about May 20, sow seeds in drills 1 feet apart, about 1 inch deep, and later thin out to 1 foot. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts.

Oseille • SORREL

One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill Used for salads, and much esteemed on account of its acid flavor. Sow early in spring, in di ills 6 to 8 inches apart. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., }4\b. $1.25, Ib. $4.

Epinard • SPINACH

The first sowing should be made in April, and others every fortnight, if you wish a continuous succession during the summer. Sow in drills 10 inches apart and 1 inch deep, and thin out the seedlings to 6 inches apart. Thin to 10 inches.

NORFOLK SAVOY-LEAVED. A popular va- riety for the late fall cutting. It is quick growing and a heavy cropper, producing large, fleshy, dark green leaves as deeply crumpled as a Savoy cabbage. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., L£Ib. 30c., Ib. 80 cts. Thick-leaved. The best sort for fall sowing to winter over for spring cutting. Large, thick, bright green crumpled leaves of fine quality; yields a heavy crop; one of the best market sorts. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 3^1 b. 35 cts., Ib. 80 cts.

VICTORIA. Stands in prime condition long after other varieties have run to seed. The August and September sowings will supply the table during the coming winter and early next spring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., }4Jb. 35 cts., Ib. 80 cts.

Long-standing. A compact variety; thick, fleshy, dark green leaves; grows slowly but remains a long time fit to use before going to seed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 35 cts.

NEW ZEALAND. One sowing in the springtime will bear continuously until frost, because the more you cut it the more it will grow again. The seed should be soaked for twenty-four hours before sown in the garden in early May. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts.

Courge ■ SQUASH

One ounce of the small-seeded sorts will plant 50 hills; large-seeded sorts, 1 ounce to 15 hills Squashes should not be planted until all danger from frost has passed. Plant in hills in May, mixing with the soil in each hill a shovelful or two of rotted manure. For bush varieties, the hills should be from 5 to 6 feet apart; for running sorts, 10 feet apart. Put eight to ten seeds in each hill, and when well grown, thin out, leaving two or three strong plants. Hubbard. An old favorite and very popular. The vines are strong, of luxuriant growth and yielding many large, heavy Squashes of dark, bluish green color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., pi\b. 75c., Ib. $2.50. Giant Summer Crookneck. An improved type with much larger fruits than the common variety. Plants compact, fruits deep golden and heavily warted. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Ltlb. 75 cts. Vegetable Marrow. A favorite English Squash. Cream-colored; flesh white. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34lt>. 75 cts.

White Bush. This new variety is just as early and more prolific, than the old “Patty Pan.” The plants are of the true bush habit. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34L>. 75 cts., Ib. $2.50.

SUMMER SAVORY

The leaves and young shoots are used principally for flavoring in soups and dressings and boiled string beans. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts.

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Tomato • TOMATO

One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants

The seed should be sown in a hotbed about the first week in March, in drills 5 inches apart and J^inch deep. When the plants are about 2 inches high, they should be transplanted into another hot- bed and planted 4 inches apart, or planted in 4-inch pots, allowing a single plant to a pot. About May 15, the plants may be set out in the open ground 3 feet apart. Water freely when transplanting.

EARLY VARIETIES

EARLIANA. The earliest red Tomato. The plants are of compact growth, with short, close-jointed branches, setting the fruit very freely in the center. The Tomato is of uniform size, averaging 3 inches in diameter, and from 2 to 2 3^ inches in depth; solid, with few seeds. Pkt. 10 cts.,*3^oz- 25 cts. , oz. 45 cts., y±lb. $1.50, lb. $5.50.

JOHN BAER. An early, bright red Tomato of wonderful quality. But little later than Earliana, it far surpasses that variety in size and quality. It is, further, one of the heaviest yielding sorts we know. The flesh is solid, of fine flavor, free from acid. The fruits contain remarkably few seeds. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 60 cts., oz. $1.10, 34I£>. $4.

MIDSEASON VARIETIES

Ponderosa. Few Tomatoes equal this in size and, while slightly ribbed, it is very solid and luscious. The fruit is deep purple, oblong in form, generally ridged or ribbed; small seed-cells. Pkt. 10 cts., Hoz. 40 cts., oz. 75 cts., %Ib. $2.75, lb. $10. Dwarf Stone. The fruits are produced in clusters of three to five, and, as the growth is close- jointed, each plant produces a large number. The Tomatoes average 4 inches in diameter and 234 inches in depth. Pkt. 10 cts., 3/2oz- 25 cts., oz. 45 cts., MIb. $1.50, lb. $5.50.

LATER VARIETIES

Selected Stone. One of the best main-crop red Tomatoes. It is smooth with very little core, and is not equaled by any other main-crop sort in its large yield of uniform-sized Tomatoes. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., yib. $1.30, lb. $4.50.

CRIMSON CUSHION. More symmetrical in shape than Ponderosa, and much thicker through from stem to blossom end. The color is brilliant scarlet-crimson, untinged with purple; ripens up almost to the stem. The flesh is firm and “meaty,” and of superb quality. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^>oz. $0 cts., oz. 55 cts., yib. $1.80, lb. $6.50.

Earliana Tomato

THE BEST YELLOW TOMATO

GOLDEN PONDEROSA. Smooth, of excellent quality, enormous size, and ripens early. Golden Ponderosa, served sliced and accompanied by a high-class scarlet variety, similarly sliced, presents an appetizing combination difficult to resist. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 40 cts., oz. 75 cts., J41b. $2.50, lb. $8.50.

SMALL- FRUITING TOMATOES

The fruits of these are largely used for making fancy pickles, preserves, etc., while their size, shape, color, and flavor make them desirable additions to salads. The plants are extremely productive.

Yellow Cherry Red Cherry Red Currant Peach

Red Pear-shaped Yellow Pear Red Plum Yellow Plum

Above 8 varieties: Pkt. 10 cts., V^oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., i/4lb. $1.75

TOMATO PLANTS (Transplanted)

Delivery May and June. 35c. per doz.,$2.50 per 100

Insecticides, Fertilizers, Garden Tools and Supplies are carried at our store. See pages 56 and 57

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TABLE TURNIPS

One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; 2 pounds will sow an acre in drills; 3 pounds will sow an acre broadcast

For early Turnips sow as soon as the ground is dry enough. Fall Turnips may be sown from the first week in July to the end of September. Rutabagas should be sown in June or early in July, in drills, \}/2 feet apart. Turnips should be thinned when large enough, 6 to 9 inches apart in the drills, according to size. Sowings should be made before rain, if possible. The soil should be rich and well worked.

EARLY PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED. Quick growing and may be used to good advantage for the early spring crop, as in eight weeks from sowing it will produce a good crop of tender roots of mild and pleasing flavor. The leaves are short, the roots quite flat, the upper half reddish purple, the lower half white. The flesh is pure white, crisp and fine grained. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., MIb. 45 cts., Ib. $1.25.

GOLDEN BALL, or “Orange Jelly. ” The finest yellow-fleshed sort for family use. Bulb medium in size, almost round, very smooth, and quite free from side roots. The skin is pale yellow, the flesh deep yellow throughout and fine in texture. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34I£>- 60 cts., Ib. $1 75.

Early Purple-Top Strap-leaved Turnip

Early White Milan. Roots are very smooth; small tops; flesh tender and sweet. Adapted for growing in coldframes. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^Ib. 65 cts.

Purple-Top Milan. An early, flat white Turnip with purple top; delicious quality; small, com- pact strap leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34It>* 60 cts.

Snowball. A pure white variety of medium size, maturing early. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Jflb. 65 cts., Ib. $1.25.

RUTABAGA

Russian or Swedish Turnip

Sow 4 pounds to the acre in June, in drills 2 feet apart

AMERICAN PURPLE-TOP. The roots grow to a large size, with short neck and small top; keep well, and are of good quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 3^Ib. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50.

HERBS

No kitchen garden can be called complete with- out a good collection of herbs for flavoring and seasoning. Varieties marked A are Annual; P, Perennial.

Anise. Aromatic. For garnishing and flavoring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts.

Balm. P. Leaves used medicinally. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts.

Basil, Sweet. A. Used for flavoring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts.

Borage. A. Valuable for bees and for flavoring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts.

Burnet. P. Useful for salads and soups. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts.

Caraway. A. Seeds used in confectionery. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts.

Dill. A. Used for flavoring pickles. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts.

Fennel. P. Used for flavoring fish sauces. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts.

Lavender. P. Valuable for its perfume. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 60 cts.

Marjoram, Sweet. Leaves and shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts.

Rosemary. P. Valuable as a hand wash. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts.

Sage. P. Leaves are used in dressings and sauces. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts.

Summer Savory. A. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts.

Thyme. P. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts.

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Bassi’s Lawn Grass Seed Mixtures

Many things are to be considered in connection with the making and proper care of lawns. A good lawn cannot be made in one season, success coming only through intelligent care for a period of years. The ground should be thoroughly drained and well prepared. The surface should be as much alike in quality as possible and thoroughly pulverized. After sowing, the ground should be rolled and cross-rolled in order to press the seed firmly into the soil, and ten days or so thereafter a light application of Lawn Fertilizer mixed with an equal quantity of good loam or sand, will serve to stimulate the growth of the young grasses.

The proper time to sow grass seed depends, of course, upon the latitude. In the central and eastern states from March 15 to the middle of May is the best time; but in favorable seasons the sowing may be done up to July 1. Seed may also be sown in the fall, from the latter part of August to the end of September. The sowing should be done when the ground is moist, or before an expected rain, and a subsequent rolling is always advisable. As to weeds in newly made lawns, it may not be generally known that many weed seeds actually lie dormant in the ground for six or seven years and will germinate and make their appearance when the soil is turned up. The annual wild grasses, such as Crab Grass or Summer Grass, must be pulled up by the roots before they ripen their seed in the fall.

All turf-forming grasses are improved, both in vigor of root-growth and in fineness of texture, by frequent mowings. It is impossible to say just how often the grass should be mowed, as that depends upon the rate at which it grows. Too close cutting should be guarded against, however, especially during the hot summer months, when the roots require some top growth to protect them from the burning sun.

To Grass a Bank or a Terrace. For each square rod, take a pound of Terrace Lawn Grass Seed and mix it thoroughly with 6 cubic feet of good, dry garden loam; place in a tub, and add liquid manure, diluted with about two-thirds of water, so as to bring the whole to the consistency of mortar. The slope must be made perfectly smooth, and then well watered, after which the paste should be applied, making it as even and thin as possible.

BASSI’S SPECIAL MIXTURE FOR THE LAWN

These mixtures are made up of the finest varieties most suitable for the lawn and are sure to give entire satisfaction.

	Lb.	2 lbs.	5 lbs.	10 lbs.	25 lbs.	50 lbs.	100 lbs
EXTRA CHOICE, BASSI’S NO. 1	$0 50	$0 95	$2 30	$4 25	$10 00	$18 50	$35 00
CHOICE, BASSI’S NO. 2	45	85	2 00	3 50	8 00	15 50	30 00
PRIME, BASSI’S No. 3	35	65	1 50	2 75	6 75	13 00	25 00

We pay postage on all Lawn Grass up to and including 5 pounds.

GRASS SEED MIXTURE FOR PUTTING- GREENS. It produces a beautiful and lasting green turf calculated to withstand hard tear and wear. Lb. 80 cts., 5 lbs. $3.50, 25 lbs. $15.

GRASS SEED MIXTURE FOR TERRACES.

A mixture of strong, deep-rooted grasses that will produce a fine, green, velvety surface, and prevent washing away during heavy rains. Lb. 50 cts., 2 lbs. 95 cts., 10 lbs. $4.25, bus. (25 lbs.) $10.

GRASS SEED MIXTURE FOR TENNIS COURTS. Lb. 75 cts., 2 lbs. $1.35, 10 lbs. $5.50, bus. (25 lbs.) $12.50.

GRASS SEED MIXTURE FOR SHADY PLACES.

We recommend the use of this mixture wherever other grasses on account of shade have failed to make a close sward. Lb. 75 cts., 2 lbs. $1.35, 5 lbs. $3.30, 10 lbs. $5.50, bus. (25 lbs.) $12.50.

GRASS SEED MIXTURE FOR SEASHORE.

Sow early in the season so that the young plants may be well established before warm weather. Use at the rate of 1 pound for 200 square feet, 5 to 6 bushels per acre. Lb. 75 cts., 2 lbs. $1.35, 10 lbs. $5.50, bus. (25 lbs.) $12.50.

CLOVERS

Crimson, or Scarlet Clover ( Trijolium incarna- tion). Valuable for green forage. Quantity to acre, 20 lbs. Lb. 20 cts., bus. (60 lbs.) $10.50, 100 lbs. $15.

Medium Red ( Trijolium pratense). Largely grown for general purposes. Quantity to acre, 15 pounds. Lb. 45 cts., bus. (60 lbs.) $25, 100 lbs. $40.

White Clover ( Trijolium repens ). The best variety for lawns. Quantity to acre, 10 pounds. Lb. 75 cts., bus. (60 lbs.) $42, 100 lbs. $65.

PRIVATE GOLF COURSES.

We are prepared to build or remake private golf courses in any part of New England. Estimates on the cost of con-

struction will be given cheerfully.

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Asters are the most valuable late summer and early autumn annuals

Flower Seeds ( annuals )

The plants in this list bloom the first season from seeds. Many plants, not annuals botanically, are included because they bloom the first season, and for cultural purposes may be treated as annuals.

Sow in April or May, according to the latitude, in shallow boxes or pots placed in a warm window, a hotbed, or, if possible, in a greenhouse. A second sowing ought to be made from two to four weeks after for succession, as well as to provide against failure the first time. There is nothing better than shallow boxes from 2 to 3 inches deep, and of any convenient size, in which to sow seeds. The most suitable soil for all the smaller kinds is a very fine, rich, sandy loam. That from old hotbeds is excellent, or sods from an old pasture piled up and allowed to rot for two or three years and then mixed with a little old stable manure and sand.

Alyssum

compactum, Lilac Queen. An entirely new Pkt. and distinct annual Sweet Alyssum, with

beautiful, pure lilac flowers $0 25

Benthami. Sweet Alyssum. Well-known fra- grant white Oz. 50 cts. . . 10

compactum procumbens. White Carpet.

Pure white; 2 to 3 inches high. . . .Oz. $1 . . 10

Amaranthus

Suitable for subtropical gardens and borders where the brilliant foliage is very effective, caudatus. Love-Lies-Bleeding. Drooping crim- Pkt.

son racemes. 3 ft Ltoz. 25 cts.. .$0 10

tricolor splendens. Joseph’s Coat. Red,

scarlet, and yellow. 2 ft Lt°z. 50 cts.. . 15

Ageratum

Half-hardy annuals; bloom throughout the sum- mer. The taller varieties are excellent for bouquets. Blue Perfection. Dark blue; large. 13^ ft. Pkt.

J4oz. 75 cts. . . $0 15

Dwarf Blue. Dark blue; habit very dwarf;

fine bedding variety. 9 in. . . 3Toz. 75 cts. . . 20

Dwarf White. 9 in 3T°z. 40 cts. . . 10

Little Blue Star. A miniature variety with beautiful mauve-colored flowers. 5 in.

^oz. $1.75.. 25

Artemisia

sacrorum viridis. Summer Fir. Ornamental foli- age plant of pyramidal habit, with rich dark green foliage. 3 to 5 ft. Pkt. 20 cts.

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Bassi’s American Asters

QUEEN OF THE MARKET

Very early, with medium-sized blooms borne on long stems. The plants flower from three to four weeks earlier than the large-flowered kinds. 1 foot.

White Pink Light Blue

Rose Crimson Dark Blue

Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 45 cts., V4oz* 65 cts. Collection : Six colors, separate, our selection, 50 cts. Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.

OSTRICH FEATHER

A midseason Aster that blooms after Queen of the Market. The plants grow tall and branching, bear- ing flowers of mammoth size on exceedingly heavy, long stems. Many stems have measured 1 to 2 feet in length.

White Rose Dark Blue

Syringa-blue Crimson

Each, pkt. 15 cts., lAoz. $1 Collection: One each of above 5 varieties, 60 cts. Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., L£oz. $1

GIANT COMET

Elegant flowers with long, wavy, twisted petals like Japanese Chrysanthemums. They are ad- mirable for vases and table decorations, producing a striking and exceedingly graceful effect. 2 ft.

Pure White Crimson Lilac

Rose Scarlet Dark Blue

Peach Blossom Lavender-Pink Mixed

Each, pkt. 15 cts.

Collection: Six varieties, separate, our selection, 75 cts.; ^oz. any variety, $1

THE SIX KING ASTERS

White King Pink King Lavender King

Rose King Crimson King Violet King Each, pkt. 15 cts., l/±oz. Si. 25

Collection: One pkt. each of above 6 King Asters, 75 cts., i4oz. $5

NEW SINGLE ASTER, HELVETIA

Single Asters resemble daisies, but have more texture, and are charming either for garden effect or for cutting. They should be grown by everyone.

Pure White Bright Rose Violet

Pale Pink Light Blue Mauve

Assorted Shades Each, pkt. 15 cts.

Antirrhinum • Snapdragon

Among the most showy of our half-hardy per- ennials. When sown under glass in February, they can be brought to bloom during July. As a cut- flower, the tall varieties are exceedingly attractive, while the dwarf varieties look very pleasing when used for borders or edging of beds.

ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS GRANDIFLORUM

Harmony. Deep pink with buff-yellow lip. The flowers are borne on long stems, providing a fine variety for cutting; strong growers. Pkt. 35 cts.

ANTIRRHINUM NANUM

Eclipse. The most brilliant fiery crimson imagin- able. In both size and substance the individual flowers add to the merit of this novelty. In growth the plant is ideal for bedding. Pkt. 50 cts. Picture. A most appropriately named variety, as both lips and falls are golden yellow suffused with apricot. The standard is a lovely shade of self- apricot. Pkt. 50 cts.

GIANT-FLOWERED, TALL

Height, about 3 feet. Pkt. Moz.

Coral-Red. Pretty and attractive. .$0 10 $0 60

Blood-Red. Striking in color 10 60

Carmine-Rose. Carmine, yellow

blotch on lower lip 15 75

Chamois. Very handsome; new

color 15 75

Album. Very large, white 10 60

Luteum. Pure yellow 10 60

Rose Dore. A pretty shade of self

salmon-rose 15 75

Fairy Queen. Rich salmon, white

throat 10 60

Queen Victoria. A very large white. . 10 60

Scarlet. Very attractive 10 60

Special Mixture, Named Sorts.

Oz. $1.50.. 10 50

Collection: One pkt. of each of above 10 named varieties, $1. One pkt. each of above 5 named varieties, 50 cts.

GIANT-FLOWERED, DWARF

Height about 1 foot. These varieties make very

fine pot plants. Pkt. J£oz.

Dwarf White SO 15 $0 75

Dwarf Scarlet 15 75

Dwarf Yellow 15 75

Dwarf Orange 15 75

Dwarf Rose 15 75

Dwarf Striped 15 75

Mixture, Named Sorts 10 50

Collection: One pkt. of each of above 6 named varieties, 75 cts.

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Coreopsis grandiflora. See page 54

Balsam • Lady’s Slipper

An old and favorite garden flower, producing beautiful, brilliant-colored, double flowers.

White Perfection. Large; double; Pkt. Oz.

white $0 10 $1 00

Scarlet King. Glowing, fiery scarlet;

large, double flowers 10 1 00

Salmon Queen. Deep rose-pink;

large, double flowers 10 1 00

Lilac Gem. Beautiful pale lilac 10 1 00

Purple King. Double; rich purple .. . 10 1 00

Primrose Gem. Double; beautiful

primrose; the best yellow variety . . 10 1 00

Collection: One pkt. each, of above 6 named varieties, 50 cts.

Begonias

EVERBLOOMING BEDDING VARIETIES

These varieties of Begonia rank as bedding plants with geraniums and coleus. They are of sturdy growth, about 1 foot high, and form dense bushes which, from May until frost, are completely hidden with flowers. As pot plants for winter flowering they are superb. Pkt.

gracilis, Prima Donna. Carmine-rose;

brown-tinted foliage $0 25

gracilis, Bonfire. Scarlet; metallic brown

foliage 25

gracilis luminosa. Brilliant dark scarlet;

very effective 25

semperflorens Erfordii. Rosy carmine;

green foliage 15

semperflorens, Triumph. Pure white. ... 15

semperflorens, Vernon. Bright orange-car- mine; red foliage 15

Calendula officinalis fl.-pl.

Pot Marigold

Splendid hardy annuals, with large, disc-like double flowers, borne in profusion from June to November. Valuable for cut-flowers. 1 ft.

Orange King. Large dark orange Pkt. Oz.

flowers. $0 15 $0 75

Lemon Queen. Clear lemon-yellow. . 10 50

Mixed. Shades of lemon and orange. . 10 40

pluvialis. Cape Marigold. Single

white flowers 3T°z. 20 cts.. . 10

Carnations

Carnations are general favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness of colors. They are indis- pensable, both for greenhouse culture in winter and for the garden in summer. The Marguerite and Chabaud’s type are the best for summer flowering.

Pkt.

Chabaud’s Everblooming. Blooms in five months after being sown, and continues to flower in the greatest profusion in- definitely. Mixed colors 5 pkts. $1. .$0 25

Calliopsis

Showy and beautiful, free-flowering annuals of the easiest culture, doing well in any sunny position, blooming all summer and excellent for cutting and massing. Sow seed where the plants are to bloom, thinning out to stand 6 to 12 inches apart.

Golden Wave. Drummondii. Rich golden Pkt. yellow blooms with a small, chestnut-brown

center. 1 ft 34oz- 40 cts.. .$0 10

Mixed Annual Sorts Oz. 40 cts.. .

Giant Marguerite Carnations

These begin flowering in July or August if sown early in the spring. The strain offered is of extra fine quality, producing an abundance of large, double, beautifully fringed, highly scented flowers.

Giant White Giant Crimson Giant Striped

Giant Pink Giant Scarlet Giant Mixed

Each, pkt. 10 cts., y4oz. $1, oz. $3 Collection: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 40 cts.

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Candytuft • Iberis

Very popular, dwarf annual, valued as an edging plant, as well as for cutting. Seeds sown thinly, need no transplanting or thinning out.

Empress, or Giant White Hyacinth-flow- Pkt.

ered. A grand variety, producing enormous spikes of bloom, resembling a white Hya- cinth. Spikes often measure 7 inches long by 2 34 inches in diameter 3dj°z- 25 cts. . .$0 10

umbellata, Lilac 10

Rose Cardinal. Bright, rosy cardinal flow- ers, in an unbroken sheet of color. 8 in. . . . 10

umbellata, Mixed Colors. . . . }^oz. 25 cts.. . 10

Castor-Oil Plant • Ricinus

Tall, stately plants of tropical appearance. Their luxuriant foliage renders them exceedingly orna- mental. They are free-growing, tender annuals of

easy cultivation. Pkt.

zanzibarensis. New giant Castor-Oil Plant

from Africa $0 10

bourboniensis arboreus. Large and hand- some green foliage. 15 ft 10

communis. Castor-Oil Plant. Green. 6 ft. . 10

Gibsonii. Dark, purplish red foliage. 6 ft. . . . 10

Gibsonii mirabilis. Dwarf; compact 10

cambogensis. Leaves bronzy maroon, with

red veins; stems black 10

Duchess of Edinburgh. Dark red. 6 ft. . . . 10

sanguineus. Tricolor, red spotted; fruit in

clusters; red foliage. 10 ft 10

Mixed. Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2 . . 10

Celosia

CELOSIA CRISTATA (Cockscomb)

Free blooming annuals, growing best in rather light soil, not too rich; make grand border plants and are attractive for pots. Seed can be sown under cover in early spring and planted out in May, or may be sown outdoors in May. If dwarf growth is

desired, do not crowd. Pkt. Koz.

Empress. Rich crimson; 1 ft $0 15 $1 00

Glasgow Prize. Dark crimson; 1 ft. . . 15 1 00

Dwarf Mixed. 1 ft 10 75

CELOSIA PLUMOSA (Feathered

Cockscomb) Pkt Moz

Ostrich Plumed Crimson $0 10 $0 50

Ostrich Plumed Yellow 10 50

Ostrich Plumed Mixed 10 50

CELOSIA, PRIDE OF CASTLE GOULD

Pyramidal, compact growth. Immense, extra- fine feathered heads give the plant a most striking appearance. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt.

Mixed Shades 5 pkts. $1 . . $0 25

Centaurea imperialis

IMPERIAL SWEET SULTAN

These beautiful, giant-flowering Sweet Sultans produce long-stemmed, exquisitely fringed blossoms 3 to 4 inches across. The colors vary, some having centers of a different color, as violet with white center, etc. Pkt.

Favorita. BriIJiant rose-colored flowers $0 15

Graziosa. Deep lilac 15

Margaritae. Satiny-white flowers 15

splendens. Rich, dark purple 15

Mixed Colors 15

Collection: One pkt. each of the above 4 varieties,

50 cts.

CORNFLOWERS ( Centaurea cyanus)

White Blue Double Blue

Rose Mixed Single Double Mixed

Each, pkt. 10 cts.

Annual Chrysanthemums

These improved varieties form bushy, compact, oval plants about 1 Yi feet high, are of easy culti- vation, and flower most abundantly during the sum- mer. Showy garden annuals and fine for cutting.

SINGLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES

Evening Star. Covered with large, single Pkt.

golden yellow flowers $0 10

Morning Star. Large, cream-yellow flowers. 10 North Star. Single giant flowers of white, with a soft yellow zone contrasting effec- tively against the bold black disk 10

Mixed Single Annual Varieties 10

DOUBLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES

Golden Queen. Double; golden yellow 10

Mixed Double Annual Varieties 10

Clarkia elegans

Of easy cultivation, graceful in habit, and lends itself as well to bedding as for cutting. The flowers are borne all along the stems and resemble carna-

tions. 1ft. July to October. Pkt. Moz.

Single White $0 10 $0 30

Single Rose 10 30

Single Mixed 10 25

Double White King 15 50

Double Rose 10 50

Double Salmon Queen 10 50

Double Finest Mixed 10 40

CYPRESS VINE ( Ipomoea Quamoclit). A Pkt. tender climber desirable for covering trellises and similar places. Flowers scarlet and white. Foliage very light and feathery. Mixed Colors $0 10

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Cosmos Border

Convolvulus

Morning-Glory; Moonflower

Early-blooming hardy annuals with very brilliant flowers. Excellent for seashore or mountain gar- dens. 1 ft. Pkt. Oz.

minor, Mixed $010 $0 30

minor, Rose Queen 10 40

minor, Blue 10 40

IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNING-GLORY. Far superior to the old type. Flowers double the size, marked and shaded with blue, purple, rose, carmine, blood-red, white, and mauve. Pkt.

Fringed, Single Varieties, Mixed. ....... .$0 10

Bona Nox. Evening Glory. Rosy lilac flow- ers, opening in the evening. 15 ft 10

grandiflora alba. Moonflower. Rapid-grow- ing climber. At night and during dull days the plant is covered with large, pure white fragrant flowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter ... 10

Dahlia

Seed should be sown in March in a flat, in the house or in the greenhouse. Plants should bloom the first season. Pkt.

Double Varieties, Mixed. $0 50

Cactus Varieties, Mixed 1 00

DIDISCUS caerulea. Blue-Lace Flower. Grows about 1 Yi feet high. Flowers lace- like, light azure-blue 25

Cosmos

We recommend the sowing of Cosmos about the first of May, outdoors in rows, covering the seed about Lfmch, and when the plants are about 3 inches high, thin out or transplant 2 feet apart.

EXTRA-EARLY FLOWERING DWARF

Pkt. Moz. Oz.

White	..$0	10	$0 75	$2	50
Pink		10	75	2	50
Crimson . . .		10	75	2	50
Early Flowering Mixed.. .		10	75	2	50
Extra-Early Double-flowered.	A	new form Pkt.

of Cosmos coming from Australia. The colors include White, Rose, Pink, and Light Crim- son. Separate, or Mixed Colors $0 20

Lady Lenox, Pink. This is the very latest de- velopment of this popular autumn flower, bearing gigantic flowers, the petals having a wide, overlapping character and of splendid

substance 34oz- 50 cts., oz. $1.50. . 15

Lady Lenox, White }ioz. $1, oz. $3. . 15

Dianthus, or Pinks

Sow seed out-of-doors when danger of frost has passed and they will in several weeks become a mass of bloom, continuing until frost.

SINGLE ANNUAL VARIETIES

Pkt. Oz.

chinensis. China or Indian Pink.

Mixed $0 10 $0 75

laciniatus. Fringed. Mixed . 10 75

Heddewigi, The Bride. Little Gem.

White, purple center 10

Snowflake. Pure white 10

Crimson Belle. Dark red 10

Eastern Queen. Rose 10

Finest Mixed 10 40

DOUBLE ANNUAL VARIETIES

chinensis, Double White 10

Double Crimson 10

Double Mixed 10 75

Fireball. Brilliant scarlet 10

diadematis fl.-pl. Mixed 10

Heddewigi fl. -pi. Mixed 10

imperialis fl.-pl. Double Imperial

Pink. Mixed 10

laciniatus fl.-pl. Fringed. Mixed... 10 1 50

EUPHORBIA variegata. S no w-on-t he- Moun- tain. Strong-growing annuals, suitable for beds or mixed borders. Attractive foliage, veined and margined with white. 2 ft.

Oz 50 cts. . . 10

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Dimorphotheca

Sow in coldframes in March and transplant to open or sow in open during April. Soon after trans- planting, the blossoms begin to appear and continue

throughout the summer.

aurantiaca. Annual. Brilliant glowing Pkt.

orange blossoms with black disc. 1ft $0 10

aurantiaca Hybrids. Annual. New selected

hybrids in splendid mixture. 1ft 10

Eschscholtzia • California Poppy

Hardy annuals. Very attractive for beds, edg- ings, or masses; blooms continually from June till frost. 1 ft. Pkt.

Mauve Beauty. (Novelty.) A new and most

desirable color in Eschscholtzia $0 50

alba. Creamy white 10

californica. Yellow, orange center 10

Mandarin. Bright scarlet 10

Rose Cardinal. Rose color 10

Finest Single Mixed Oz. 75 cts. . . 10

Double Mixed Oz. $1.50. . 10

FEVERFEW. See Matricaria.

FOUR O’CLOCKS. See Marvel of Peru.

Gaillardia

Very showy annuals, remarkable for the profusion, size and brilliancy of their flowers; excellent for beds, borders, or cut-flowers. Pkt.

amblyodon. Rich blood-red $0 10

picta. Crimson and orange 10

picta Lorenziana. Double-flowering Mixed.

Oz. $1 . . 10

picta, Mixed. Single sorts Oz. 75 cts.. . 10

Godetia

An attractive hardy annual. Very showy when grown in beds or masses. 1 ft. Pkt.

Apple Blossom. White, spotted crimson. ... $0 10

Bijou. White, crimson spots 10

Duchess of Albany. Satin-white 10

Fairy Queen. Blush, carmine spots 10

Lady Albemarle. Crimson-carmine 10

The Bride. White, crimson center 10

Finest Mixed Oz. $1 . . 10

Gourds • Ornamental Mock Orange

Of rapid growth, bearing fruit of the most varied forms; desirable for trelliswork. 10 to 20 ft. Pkt. Nest-Egg. White fruit $0 10

Hercules’ Club 10

Dipper-Shaped 10

Finest Mixed Oz. 50 cts.. . 10

Collection: One pkt. of above 3 varieties, 25 cts.

Eschscholtzia (California Poppy)

Globe Amaranth • Gomphrena

Showy annuals, or everlasting flowers; usually

preserved for winter bouquets. 2 ft. Pkt.

Orange, Purple, Red, White Each. .$0 10

Finest Mixed Oz. 50 cts.. . 10

GypSOphila • Baby’s Breath

Pretty, free-flowering annuals, with extremely light, feathery flowers; useful for bouquets. 13^ ft.

Moz. Oz.

elegans grandiflora. Pure white. ... $0 15 $0 50

elegans rosea. Delicate pink 15 50

HELIOTROPE. A delightfully fragrant plant that may be grown indoors or in the garden.

Sow seeds early in March. Mixed Varieties . 15

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Perennial Larkspur

Helichrysum • Everlasting Flower

Pretty and effective border plants. Dried flowers highly prized for winter bouquets, holding their

bright colors for months. 2 ft. pjct

Fireball. Double dark red $0 15

Double Mixed 15

Larkspur • Annual Delphinium

This is one of the best-known garden plants for summer flowering. 2 ft. Pkt.

Newport Pink. Color rosy scarlet $0 15

Double Dwarf Rocket, Azure-Blue, White,

Apple Blossom, Pink. Each 10

Emperor. Mixed 10

Dwarf Rocket. Mixed Oz. 75 cts. . . 10

Tall Rocket. Mixed. 23^ ft.. . .Oz. 50 cts.. . 10

Belladonna (Perennial). See page 54.

Lobelia

Little, round, compact plants, 4 to 6 inches high, forming little mounds of bloom, splendid for edging, beds and ribbon gardening and fine for pots. Emperor William. Light blue; compact. Pkt.

Very fine Y±otl. $1 . .$0 10

Crystal Palace Compacta. Dark blue. A

popular bedder 34°z- $2 . . 10

Lupinus

These popular and easily grown garden annuals attain a height of about 2 feet. Pkt.

Lilac, Blue, Purple, Rose, White, Red.

Each $0 10

Mixture Oz. 50 cts. .. 10

L. polyphyllus. “ Six Hills ” Scented. A great improvement on the old varieties in that the flowers are distinct in coloring and

sweetly scented 35

HUNNEMANNIA fumarisefolia. Bush Eschscholtzia. The plants grow about 2 feet high, bearing large, poppy-like yellow flowers 10 KOCHIA trichophila. Summer Cypress , or Belvidere. A rapid-growing annual of pyram- idal habit, with slender green leaves turning

to bright red in the autumn. 3 ft 10

LAVATERA Splendens, Sunset. A robust garden annual of easy culture and thriving in almost any soil or sunny location. The plants form branching, compact bushes, 2 to 2Yi feet in height, bearing large, shallow

or bowl-formed rich rose-pink flowers 10

LEPTOSYNE Stillmani. Bright golden yel- low flowers; blooms abundantly five to six weeks after sowing. Most useful for cutting; very showy. 1 Y& ft 15

Everblooming Hollyhocks

Seeds sown in the house in March will produce flowers in July on plants 4 feet high. The plants do not attain their perfection until their second year, when they grow 7 to 10 feet high and flower

continuously from June till frost. Pkt.

Single Mixed $0 15

Double Mixed 25

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Marigold

The African varieties produce large, self-colored blossoms and are very effective in large beds or borders. The French type have smaller flowers and some of the varieties are beautifully striped.

DOUBLE AFRICAN.

Tall Orange, Tall Lemon, Tall Mixed. Pkt.

3^oz. 50 cts.. .$0 10

FRENCH VARIETIES

Gold-Striped. Rich maroon, striped yellow. . 10

Dwarf French. Mixed Oz. 50 cts.. . 10

Tall Double. Mixed Oz. 40 cts. . . 10

Mignonette • Reseda pkt

odorata grandiflora. Sweet. . . Oz. 25 cts.. .$0 10 Allen’s Defiance. Spikes of great length; very fragrant and fine for cutting. 1 ft.

3^oz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts.. . 10

Crimson Giant. R. ameliorata. Red-flow- ered 34°z. 40 cts., oz. $1 . . 10

Nemesia

Very pretty and neat-flowering hardy annual for edgings; attractive, bright colored flowers. 1 ft. strumosa Suttonii. Many rich and rare Pkt. colors; flowers large; foliage beautiful $0 25

Nicotiana

Showy and free blooming, half-hardy annuals;

great garden favorites; in flower all summer; tubu- lar-shaped flowers. 3 ft. Pkt.

affinis. Flowering Tobacco. White; very

fragrant $0 10

affinis hybrida. Beautiful shades, mixed.. . . 10

MATTHIOLA bicornis. A charming little annual of no particular beauty, but it has a most delicious odor perceptible at a con- siderable distance and in the evening per- meating the whole of the atmosphere with

its delightful fragrance 10

MIRABILIS. The old-fashioned Four- o’CIocks. So named because the blooms open in late afternoon. Mixed 10

Marigold

Nigella • Love-in-a-Mist

Pretty and ornamental, hardy annuals, with feathery, fennel-like foliage and curious flowers. Of easiest culture. Also called “Devil-in-a-Bush.” 1 to 1 3^ ft. Pkt.

Double Blue $0 10

Double White 10

Miss Jekyll. Beautiful, double, cornflower

blue 10

MIMOSA pudica. Sensitive Plant. A curious and interesting half-hardy annual, with pinkish flowers; leaves close when touched.

\y2 ft 10

It will be distinctly worth while for you to visit our nurseries and greenhouses during the spring and summer. We have roses, flowering shrubs, evergreens, boxwood, bedding plants, vines and creepers, for almost every imaginable place. The nurseries and greenhouses are on the Boston Post Road, at Larchmont. It is a picturesque location, overlooking the Sound and the country to the north and east.

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Dwarf Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums— Tom Thumb and Climbing

TOM THUMB DWARF, OR BEDDING

Pkt. Oz.

Aurora. Salmon-rose $0 10 $0 20

Beauty. Light scarlet, mottled yellow 10 20

Brilliant. Rich scarlets 10 20

Chameleon. Various colors 10 20

Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur-ma- roon blotches ... . 10 20

Empress of India. Brilliant crim- son; dark foliage 10 20

King Theodore. Deep crimson-ma- roon; dark foliage 10 20

King of Tom Thumbs. Scarlet. . . 10 20

Luteum. Pure, light yellow 10 20

Pearl. Pure white 10 20

Ruby King. Light ruby-red 10 20

Collection: One pkt. each of above 12 varieties, $1

Ryburgh Vermilion. A new hybrid of the famous Ryburgh type. The color is very brilliant, quite fixed, and a bed makes a glorious effect. . . 35

Dwarf, Mixed. A mixture of above-

named sorts 34It>* 60 cts. . . 10 20

TALL, OR CLIMBING VARIETIES

Elegant and luxuriant climbers for verandas, trellises, etc. May be used to cover unsightly railings and to trail over rough ground.

Pkt. Oz.

Chameleon. Differently rich-colored

flowers on the same plant $0 10 $0 20

Crimson. Rich and velvety 10 20

Dunnett’s Orange. Rich golden

orange, garnet blotches 10 20

King Theodore. Deep crimson-ma- roon; dark foliage 10 20

Pearl. Creamy white 10 20

Prince Henry. Cream, spotted and

tipped scarlet 10 20

Rose. A lovely shade of ruby-rose. .. . 10 20

Scarlet. Glowing vermilion 10 20

Yellow. Pure yellow. . }4lb. 60 cts.. . 10 20

Tall Mixed. A mixture of the above-

named sorts 34I£>. 60 cts.. . 10 20

Collection, 9 varieties, 1 pkt. of each, 75 cts.

A complete line of Supplies, Fertilizers, Insecticides and Sprayers is carried in our store

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Bassi’s Giant Pansies

Pansies thrive best in a cool, moist, but well- drained soil, enriched with well-rotted barnyard manure or fine ground bone. Seeds sown in spring in a partially shaded situation will produce fine plants for autumn flowering. The finest blooms are to be obtained, however, by sowing in July or August, giving the plants protection during winter, when they will bloom profusely in the spring and summer. Bassi’s Exhibition Giant. Immense blooms, larger than any other variety with which we are acquainted. Wide range of color including Blue, Mahogany, Purple, White, Crimson, in various markings and shadings. Pkt. 25 cts.

Finest English Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 34oz- 75 cts., oz. $2.50.

GIANT PANSIES IN SEPARATE COLORS

Giant Adonis. Soft lavender- Pkt. kfoz. Oz.

blue $0 15 $1 50 $5 00

Giant Azure Blue 15 1 50 5 00

Giant Dark Blue. Deep blue 15 1 50 5 00

Giant Fire King. Mahogany

and gold 15 1 25 4 00

Giant King of the Blacks.

Black 15 1 50 5 00

Giant Lord Beaconsfield.

Violet-blue 15 1 50 5 00

Giant Purple 15 1 50 5 00

Giant Snow-white 15 1 25 4 00

Giant Pure Golden Yellow . 15 1 50 5 00

Orange King. A great improvement on the old variety known as “St. Knud.” The lower portion of the flower is vivid orange, shading at the center to a lighter tone; a distinct cream tint is seen on the upper petals. Pkt. 35 cts.

Border of Bassi’s Giant Pansies

Bassi’s Exhibition Giant Pansy

Selected Strains of Petunias

Single Fringed Mixed. A mixture of best Pkt. fringed varieties including many new colors and shades. Should be grown by everyone

desiring the best $0 25

Giant Double Fringed. (P. grandiflora flore-pleno Jimbriata .) A mixture selected from the largest and finest flowers obtainable. Every color and marking known in the

Petunia family is represented 1 00

Double Fringed Mixed. A superb mixture of the finest double fringed varieties, every shade and color represented. Splendid for borders or beds, keeping up a succession of bloom throughout the summer 50

SINGLE BEDDING VARIETIES

Rosy Morn. Soft carmine-pink, white center.

Used very extensively for borders, beds or

rockeries 15

Snowball. An excellent, compact variety, producing pure, satiny white flowers through- out the entire season; very dwarf 15

Special Bedding, Mixed. Select bright

colors 34°z. 40 cts.. . 10

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Balcony Petunias

Phlox Drummondii grandiflora

For beds and massing nothing can surpass these beautiful annuals. They produce immense trusses of large, brilliant flowers of numberless hues through- out the summer. Our large-flowering Phlox is an improved strain, with extra large, perfectly round

flowers, with overlapping petals. 1 Y2 ft* Pkt.

alba. White $0 10

Brilliant Rose. Pink and rose 10

Chamois- Rose. Salmon-pink, orange eye .. . 15

coccinea. Brilliant scarlet 10

Isabellina. Yellow, garnet eye 15

grandiflora splendens. Dazzling scarlet,

with large white eye 10

Mixed Colors 10

Collection: One pkt. each of above 6 varieties, 50 cts.

Single Hardy Annual Poppies

Shirley, Carmine Shades

Shirley, Rose Shades

Shirley, Salmon Shades

Shirley, White Shades

Shirley, Finest Mixed

Admiral. White, edged with bright

scarlet }/ioz. 25 cts.. .

Single Mixed. A superb strain with large flowers and combining all the brightest colors. 2 ft. 34<>z. 20 cts..

Pkt.	Oz.
$0 10	$1 00
10	1 00
10	1 00
10	1 00
10	75
10 L
10	75

BALCONY PETUNIAS

Balcony Blue. The flowers open up as a rich Pkt. purplish blue, turning more reddish as they age 2 pkts. 25 cts.. .$0 15

Balcony White. A magnificent pure white.

The flowers are not only very large, but are borne abundantly, blooming until frost.

2 pkts. 25 cts. . . 15

Balcony Rose. Bright rose flowers with white throats. A profuse and continuous bloomer which grows quickly and luxuriantly.

2 pkts. 25 cts. . . 15

Portulaca

Charming dwarf annuals adapted for sunny situations or light soils and producing flowers of the most brilliant colors in great profusion. 6 in. Double Mixed. Saved from the fin- Pkt. Moz. est double flowers only and will pro- duce a large percentage of double

flowers $0 15 $1 25

Single Rose 10 50

Single White 10 50

Single Scarlet 10 50

Single Yellow 10 50

Single Mixed., Oz. 60 cts., }4\b. $2. . 10

Salpiglossis

Large, funnel-shaped flowers, beautifully penciled and veined in rich shades of yellow, crimson, and purple. They flower freely from July until frost

and are invaluable for cutting. 2 ft. Pkt. Moz.

Crimson $0 10 $1 00

Violet 10 1 00

Rose, Golden-veined 10 1 00

Sulphur- Yellow 10 1 00

Giant Mixed. Including all the finest

colors 15 1 00

Schizanthus

Butterfly or Fringe Flower

Elegant free-flowering hardy annuals for the garden in summer or for the greenhouse during winter. 1 ft. Pkt.

grandiflorus, Caraway’s Hybrids. Grace- ful, fern-like foliage and a profusion of large flowers, all with handsome markings on a white, buff, brilliant rose, rich blue or purple

ground. 2 ft $0 25

Wisetonensis. A popular variety for forcing. Colors range from white with yellow center

to pink with brown center t&oz. $2 . . 25

Mixed. In great variety Oz. 60 cts.. . 10

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Salvia • Flowering Sage

Salvias are half-hardy perennials and are easily raised from seed sown in February or March in the house or hotbed; transfer the seedlings to the open garden about the end of May. They bloom profusely from July until frost. Pkt.

splendens, Bonfire. A magnificent type, with large flower-spikes of the brightest scarlet. The plants are of bushy habit and in late summer and fall are literally covered with bloom. 2 ft. ^oz. 85 cts., 34°z- $1.50. .$0 15 splendens. A tall-growing variety with im- mense flower trusses of dazzling scarlet.

3 ft 3d$oz. 60 cts., 3 4oz* $1 • • 10

patens. Flowers intense bright blue, of large size and velvety texture 3dsoz- $1.75. . 25

Scabiosa

Mourning Bride, Pincushion Flower, Sweet Scabious

These beautiful hardy annuals grow about 2 feet high and bloom from early in July until cut down by the frost. The various shades are very charming, and are equally well adapted for borders or beds, where they display themselves very effect- tively. Seeds should be sown any time in the spring after danger of frost is past.

IMPROVED DOUBLE LARGE-

FLOWERING

Pkt. Oz.

Azure Fairy. Lavender-blue $0 10 $1 00

Fiery Scarlet. Dazzling color 10 1 00

Flesh-Color. Light pink 10 1 00

Cherry-Red. Rich red 10 1 00

King of the Blacks. Purplish black. . 10 1 00

White. Pure white 10 1 00

Tall Double-flowering, Mixed 10 75

Collection : One pkt. each of above 6 varieties, 50 cts.

Sunflower • Helianthus

The larger varieties of these hardy annuals are useful for backgrounds of large beds or borders and for distant effects; the smaller sorts may be planted with salvia, cannas and other tall bedding plants.

SINGLE VARIETIES

cucumerifolius. Sulphur, with black center. Pkt. 3 ft $0 10

cucumerifolius, Stella. Large flowered

primrose-yellow Oz. $1 . . 10

DOUBLE VARIETIES

californicus. Large orange. 5 to 6 ft 10

Globe of Gold. Dwarf orange. 4 ft 10

Stocks

The charming colors, delightful fragrance, and free-blooming character of the Stocks have made them favorite plants for both summer and winter cultivation. They are effective for beds and borders, and their handsome flower-spikes are invaluable for floral decorations. 13^ ft.

LARGE-FLOWERING DOUBLE TEN WEEKS

For bedding out or summer blooming. Pkt.

Blood-Red, Light Blue, Bright Pink, Purple, Pure White, Canary-Yellow.

Each. $0 15

Double Dwarf, Mixed 34oz- $2. . 15

Collection: One pkt. of each of above 6 varieties, 75 cts. Two pkts. of each of above 6 varieties, $1.25.

PERPETUAL FLOWERING

Cut-and-Come-Again Varieties. The best for cutting and forcing: Canary- Yellow, Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Pink, Pure White, and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts.

Collection: One pkt. of each of above 6 varieties 50 cts. Two pkts. of each of above 6 varieties, 75 cts.

Sweet William

NEW ANNUAL

The old favorite Sweet William does not flower until the second year from seed, but this new type commences blooming in early summer from spring- sown seed and continues in flower for several weeks. The plants are of the same habit as the perennial

kinds, producing fine heads of bloom. Pkt.

Mixed Colors $0 15

Sweet William

SEED DEPARTMENT

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.

White Spencer Sweet Peas

Sweet Peas, Giant Spencer

Sweet Peas should be sown as early in spring as the ground can be prepared, in double rows, with a wire trellis, or a row of brush between. Make the drills about 5 inches deep and 9 to 10 inches apart. Sow plentifully, covering about 2 inches deep, and by degrees, as the vines grow, fill the trenches with soil, care being taken not to draw the soil on the top of the growing vines.

Any of the following, pkt. 20 cts., oz. $1

WHITE

Blanche Burpee. Large, pure white; perfect. Emily Henderson. Standard variety.

Mont Blanc. The earliest and best white.

Sadie Burpee. Very large; pure white.

White Wonder. Many bold flowers.

PINK AND BLUSH Apple Blossom. Deep rose; wings blush.

Blanche Ferry, Extra-Early. Pink and white. Earliest of All. Best forcing pink and white. Florence Fraser. One of the best.

PINK

Agnes Johnstone. Bright pink, shaded cream. Admiration. Lovely pink-mauve.

Katherine Tracy. Soft, brilliant pink.

Royal Rose. Deep rose color.

Countess of Lathom. Lovely cream-pink. Duchess of Sutherland. Light pink.

Lady Mary Currie. Orange-pink.

Lovely. Deep rose, wings shading to pink.

Miss Willmott. Large orange-pink.

Prima Donna. Soft shell-pink.

Prince of Wales. Bright rose.

BLUE

Captain of the Blues. Purple-blue standard. Countess of Cadogan. Sky-blue; fine.

Emily Eckford. Porcelain-blue, suffused with reddish mauve.

Navy Blue. Dark indigo-blue and violet.

LAVENDER

Countess of Radnor, Improved. Light lavender, self color; lovely.

Dorothy Tennant. Deep rosy heliotrope.

Gray Friar. Flaked and speckled blue and mauve on white.

Lady Grisel Hamilton. Silver-lavender. Fascination. Lavender and mauve.

MAROON

Boreatton. Dark maroon; large flowers.

Duke of Sutherland. Purple-maroon standards, wings indigo-blue.

Duke of Clarence. Rosy claret, self-colored. Othello. Deep glossy maroon.

SCARLET

King Edward VII. Crimson-scarlet; splendid. Firefly. Intense crimson-scarlet; large.

Mars. Bright crimson.

Mrs. Dugdale. Deep rosy scarlet.

Salopian. Brilliant scarlet; best of its color.

STRIPED

Columbia. Red and blue on white.

Golden Rose. Pink and primrose.

Ramona. White, striped soft pink.

Senator. Maroon and violet on white.

YELLOW

Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. Extra large; fine form. Mrs. Eckford. Primrose-yellow, delicately shaded Primrose. Primrose-yellow; bold flower.

Queen Victoria. Light primrose; wings tinted rose

BASSUS SELECT MIXTURE OF GIANT WAVED SWEET PEAS including most of the popular named varieties of Spencers. This blend certainly will give a grand variety of color. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 55 cts., *41b. $1.75 cts., lb. $5.

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WINTER-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS

Pkt. f£oz.

Improved Snowstorm. Pure white. . $0 25 $1 00

Daybreak. Rich rose-pink 25 1 00

Fire King. Deep orange-scarlet 25 1 00

Blue Bird. Solid self blue 25 1 00

Anita Wehrman. Beautiful lavender 25 1 00

Christmas Pink. Very early; free

flowering 25 1 00

Christmas White. Very early; free

flowering 25 1 00

LavenderOrchid. Beautifully waved. 25 1 00

Morning Star. Best light shell-pink.. 25 1 00

Pink and White Orchid. Beauti- fully waved 25 1 00

White Orchid. Beautifully waved .. . 25 1 00

Yarrawa. Bright rose-pink 25 1 00

Mammoth Verbena

A half-hardy annual. Seeds must be sown in the house or hotbed in March and later transplanted

into the open. Pkt. }ioz.

Assorted Colors $0 10 $0 60

Pink 15 75

Violet-Blue 15 75

White 15 75

Ellen Willmott. Lovely pink 25

Vinca • Madagascar Periwinkle

Ornamental, free-blooming perennials, flowering the first year from seeds sown in February or March in heat. They have dark, laurel-like foliage and handsome pink and white flowers. Seeds are of slow

germination. 1 ft. Pkt. 34oz.

Bright Rose $0 10 $0 60

White, with Rose Eye 10 60

Pure White 10 60

Delicata. Delicate pink 10 60

Mixed 10 60

Zinnia

Most desirable and decorative annuals for beds and mixed borders. The dwarf varieties, from their compact and dense growth, are particularly useful for beds, while the tall sorts are well adapted for inside rows in ribbon borders.

New Giant Double-flowering. Flowers resemble dahlias and in most cases are fully 6 inches in diameter on plants about 3 feet high.

Mixed Varieties, including Scarlet, Salmon, Yellow, Rose, Crimson, White. Pkt. 25 cts.

GIANT DOUBLE LARGE-FLOWERING

Flesh-Color Dark Crimson Purple

Pink Golden Yellow Lemon-Yellow

Lilac Scarlet Striped

White

Any of the above, pkt. 10 cts., y4oz. 60 cts., oz. $1.25 Bassi’s Prize Mixture. Comprising the most beautiful and brilliant colors. Pkt. 10 cts., y4o z. 50 cts., oz. $1.25.

Bassi’s Collection: One pkt. each of 6 varieties, our selection, 50 cts.

Bassi’s Large-flowered Dwarf Double. Choicest mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., yoz. 35 cts., oz. $1.

Bassi’s Mixed Annual Flower Seeds

The Children’s Surprise Packet Bassi’s Mixed Annual Japanese, or Paradise Mixture. A fine mixture of over 50 intermediate annuals in splendid diversity of colors, especially suited for small gardens; composed of early- and late-flowering varieties. Blooms all summer. Oz. 25 cts.

Giant Double Zinnias

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Seeds of Climbing Vines

Page Page

Cobaea scandens. Carried in our retail store . Gourds 45

Convolvulus (Morning-Glory) 41 Humulus japonicus (Hop). Carried in our

Cypress Vine 43 retail store.

Eccremocarpus scabra. Carried in our store. Nasturtium, Ryburgh Vermilion 48

Novelties for 1924

Page

Antirrhinum majus grandifiorum, Harmony. .41

Antirrhinum nanum, Eclipse 41

Antirrhinum nanum, Picture 41

Cosmos, Extra-Early Double-flowering. .... .44

Eschscholtzia, Mauve Beauty 45

Lupinus, “Six Hills” Scented .46

Page

Nasturtium, Ryburgh Vermilion 48

Pansy, Bassi’s Exhibition Giant 49

Pansy, Orange King 49

Petunia, Giant Double Fringed 49

Zinnia, New Double-flowering 53

Complete Offer of Old-Fashioned Flowers from Seed

PERENNIALS AND BIENNIALS

Hardy perennials are easily raised from seeds; they may be sown either in spring or during the early summer. The simplest method is to sow them in a frame, protecting the seedlings as they appear above ground, from the sun. The soil should be kept evenly moist but not saturated. Transplant the seedlings once or twice if necessary, to prevent crowding.

ACHILLEA Ptarmica fl.-pl., The Pearl. Pkt.

Sneezewort. HP. Pure white, double flow- ers. 2-2)^ ft. June-Sept $0 15

ALYSSUM saxatile compactum. Gold

Dust. HP. Yellow. 1ft. May 10

ANCHUSA italica, Dropmore. HP. Gen- tian-blue. 4-5 ft. June 15

AQUILEGIA. Columbine . Long-Spurred

Hybrids. Seed saved from the best plants. 25 ARABIS alpina. HP. Pure white flowers

during Apr.-May. 9 in 10

ASTER alpinus. HP. Bluish purple. 1 ft.

June-July 15

subcaeruleus. Compact habit. Purple.

lp£ ft. June-July 15

AURICULA, Choice Mixed 25

BELLIS perennis. English Daisy. HP. Well-known spring-flowering plants.

Rose (Longfellow) 15

White (Snowball) 15

maxima, Mixed. Extra large 10

monstrosa alba. Snowy flowers 25

monstrosa rosea. Deep rose 25

monstrosa red 25

monstrosa, Mixed 25

CAMPANULA Medium. Canterbury Bells. Pkt. HB. 2 ft. June. Pink. ... 34°z* 25 cts. .. $0 10

Medium, White 3Toz- 25 cts. . . 10

Medium, Blue ~%pz. 25 cts.. . 10

Medium, Lilac 3 4oz* 25 cts.. . 10

Medium, Mixed ^oz. 25 cts.. . 10

Medium calycanthema, Blue.

3/goz. 25 cts. . . 10

Medium calycanthema, White.

Y^oz. 25 cts. . . 10

pyramidalis. Steeple Bellflower. Blue.

4-6 ft. July-Aug 10

COREOPSIS grandiflora. HP. Golden

yellow. 2 ft. June-Oct 10

CERASTIUM tomentosum. HP. Trailer covered with snow-white flowers in spring. 6-8 in 25

DELPHINIUM belladonna. HP. Sky-

blue Vsoz. $1 . . 25

formosum. Dark blue flowers with white

centers. 3-4 ft 15

formosum coelestinum. Sky-blue 15

Exhibition, Mixed. Selected as the best varieties to give a good selection of the best types Y07- $1 . . 25

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SEED DEPARTMENT

DIGITALIS. Foxglove.

gloxinioides, Purple

gloxinioides, Rose. Bright, showy flowers

borne profusely on fine spikes

gloxinioides, White. Very handsome, gloxinia-like flowers; robust; beautiful for

cutting

gloxinioides, Mixed. All the choice colors.. EUPATORIUM ageratoides. HP. Pure

white. 3 ft. Aug.-Sept

GAILLARDIA grandiflora. Blanket Flower. HP. Colors range from old-gold to crim- son. 2 ft. June-Oct

GYPSOPHILA paniculata. HP. Bears clouds of small white flowers during July

and August. 2-3 ft k£oz. 50 cts. . . 10

HEUCHERA sanguinea. Bright coral-red.

1 ft. July-Aug 25

HIBISCUS. Marshmallow. HP. Crimson,

pink, and white mixed. 5-6 ft. July-Aug.. 10 HOLLYHOCK (. Althaea rosea.) HP. Among the most popular of old-fashioned flowers, with tall, stately flower spikes.

Double Scarlet, Chater’s Strain 15

Double Dark Rose, Chater’s Strain 15

Double Apple Blossom, Chater’s Strain . 15

Double White, Chater’s Strain 15

Double Golden Yellow, Chater’s Strain . 15

Double Finest Mixed, Chater’s Strain.

34oz. 50 cts. . . 15

Single Finest Mixed 34°z. 40 cts.. . 10

IBERIS gibraltarica. Candytuft. HP. Pale

lilac. 1 ft. May-June 25

LINUM perenne. Flax. A very desirable plant for a border or rockery. Azure-

blue flowers. 1 3^2 ft. June-Aug 15

LUPINUS polyphyllus. Deep blue. 3-5 ft.

June-July 10

polyphyllus albus. White 10

polyphyllus roseus. Pink 10

MECONOPSIS integrifolia. A large, yel- low-flowered Poppy from Thibet 50

sinuata. The Blue Poppy . 1ft. June-July . 25

MYOSOTIS alpestris. Forget-me-not. HP.

Pale blue. Dwarf. May-June 15

CENOTHERA fruticosa. Evening Primrose.

HP. Bright yellow. 1 3^ ft. June-July. . . . 15

PAPAVER nudicaule. Iceland Poppy. HP. Mixed colors in white, yellow, and orange

shades. 1 ft. May-Aug 10

PAPAVER orientale. Oriental Poppy. HP. Finest Mixed. Made up from seed saved

from the best named kinds 15

orientale, Goliath. Bright scarlet 25

orientale, Mrs. Perry. Orange-apricot.... 25

orientale, Perry’s Favorite. Rosy salmon. 25

PLATYCODON grandiflorum. Balloon Pkt. Flower. HP. Blue, bell-shaped flowers.

2 ft. June-Oct $0 10

grandiflorum album. White 10

PYRETHRUM roseum hybridum. HP.

Single Mixed 10

roseum hybridum. Double Mixed 25

SALVIA faririacea. HP. Light blue. 2 ft.

June-Aug 25

SCABIOSA caucasica. June-Aug. 2ft.... 25

SHASTA DAISY. A large, free-blooming hybrid from California; flowers white.

2 ft 25

STOKESIA cyanea. Cornflower Aster. HP.

Large, blue flowers, 4 inches in diameter.

July-Oct. 1J^ ft 10

cyanea alba. White 15

SWEET WILLIAM ( Dianthus harbatus ).

HB. All colors mixed. 134~2 ft. June.

3^oz. 25 cts. . . 10

Newport Pink. Rich salmon-pink.

3^oz- 50 cts. . . 15

Scarlet Beauty 34s°z. 50 cts.. . 10

albus. Pure white 34oz. 25 cts.. . 10

albus plenus. Double white 34oz- 50 cts.. . 10

Deep Crimson 34°z. 50 cts.. . 10

THALICTRUMaquilegifolium. HP. White.

3 ft. May-June 10

dipterocarpum. Rosy purple flowers with

conspicuous yellow anthers. 4-5 ft.

June-July 15

VALERIAN Red ( Valeriana rubra). Adapted to wild gardens or large rockeries. 2 ft.

3^oz. 30 cts. . . 10

VERBASCUM olympicum. Mullein. Large white, silvery foliage; grand spikes of

yellow flowers. 5 ft } 4°z. 50 cts.. . 10

VERONICA. Speedwell. Elegant hardy per- ennials of easy culture and thriving in any good soil.

longifolia. Long spikes of rich blue flow- ers. 2 ft 10

spicata. Showy spikes; bright blue 20

VIOLA cornuta. Tufted Pansies.

White 25

Light Violet 25

Pure Yellow 25

ASSORTMENT OF EXHIBITION VARIETIES

SCOTCH VIOLAS. The True Hardy Pansy.

John Wharton. Beautiful mauve 25

Lord Elcho. Golden yellow 25

J. B. Riding. Purple 25

Snowflake. White.... 25

Collection: One pkt. each of above varieties, 75 cts.

OLD-FASHIONED FLOWERS FROM SEED, continued

Pkt.

$0 10

10

10

10

15

10

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SUPPLIES

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.

High-Grade Fertilizers

Fine Ground Bone. Excellent for rose-culture, top-dressing, etc. 10 lbs. 75 cts., 100 lbs. $4.50, 200-Ib. bag $8, ton $65.

Sheep Manure. High grade, pulverized. Pure.

10 lbs. 75 cts., 100 lbs. $4, ton $60.

Agricultural Lime. For heavy soils use 2,000 to

6.000 lbs. to the acre. For light, sandy soils use

1.000 to 3,000 lbs. per acre. Per 100 lbs. $2, ton $30.

Clay’s Celebrated Fertilizer. The very best for pot plants. 14 lbs. $2.50, 28 lbs. $4.50, 56 lbs. $8, 112 lbs. $16.

Lawn Dressing. A perfect food for lawns and golf- links. 100 lbs. $5, 200 lbs. $9, ton $85.

Natural Green Sheet Moss. Used for covering the soil around plants in pots, tubs, etc. Acts as a protecting mulch. Bag $6.

Sterling Mixtures, 2 per cent, 10 per cent. 10 lbs. 75 cts., 25 lbs. $1.50, 50 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $4.50, 3^ton $32, ton $60.

Nitrate of Soda. Apply 100 to 150 pounds per acre, mixing with land plaster or other fertilizers to render application more easy. Use only after plants are above ground. If used in liquid form dilute 2 ounces to 1 gallon of water and do not apply oftener than twice a week. 18.23 per cent, 15 per cent. 10 lbs. $1, 25 lbs. $2, 50 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. $5.50.

Insecticides

Poisonous powders and liquids cannot be sent by mail

FOR INSECTS THAT SUCK THE JUICES OF PLANTS

Aphine. Mpt. 30 cts., }/£pt. 50 cts.. pt. 75 cts., qt. $1.25, gal. $3.75.

Black-Leaf 40. Oz. bottle 35 cts., ]/ £-Ib . tin $1.25, 2 lbs. $3.75, 10 lbs. $15.50.

Kerosene Emulsion. Qt. 70 cts., gal. $1.75, 5 gals.

$7.

Nico-Fume Liquid, %-lb. can 75 cts., Ib. can $2.25, 4-Ib. can (3^gal.) $8, 8-Ib. can (1 gal.) $15.

Nico-Fume Paper. Box of 24 sheets $1.25, box of 144 sheets $5.50, box of 288 sheets $10. Whale-Oil Soap. Lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 25 lbs. $5, doz. ( 1 -Ib.) packages, $3.50, 100 (1-Ib.)

packages, $23.50.

Mag-o-Tite. 2 lbs. 40 cts., 4 lbs. 70 cts., 8 lbs.

$1.25, 25 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. $9.50.

Tobacco Dust ( Kilmdead .) 1 Ib. 25 cts., 5 lbs.

80 cts., 25 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $8.

Tobacco Stems. Bale of 100 lbs. $4.

FOR INSECTS THAT CHEW THE FOLIAGE

Arsenate of Lead. Lb. 45 cts., 5 lbs. $2, 10 lbs.

$3.50, 25 lbs. $6.50, 50 lbs. $11.50, 100 lbs. $21. Arsenate of Lead, Powdered. k^Ib. 40 cts., Ib. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $3.50, 10 lbs. $6, 25 lbs. $12.50, 50 lbs. $23, 100 lbs. $43.

Bordo-Lead, Paste. Lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $3, 25 lbs. $6, 50 lbs. $10.50, 100 lbs. $19.

Bug Death. Lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 60 cts., 5 lbs. 80 cts., 12^ lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $11.

Hellebore, Powdered. )4Ib. 35 cts., Ib. 65 cts. 5 lbs. $3.

Melrosine. Sample size 50 cts., pt. can $1, qt. can $1.75, 3^-gaI. can $3.25, gal. can $6.

Paris Green. )^Ib. 25 cts., %lb. 40 cts., Ib. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $3.25, 14 lbs. $8.

Pyrox (Bowker’s). Lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs.

$3, 25 lbs. $6.25, 50 lbs. $11, 100 lbs. $20.

Red Wing Insect Powder. 15 cts. and 30 cts. each, postpaid.

Slug-Shot. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $1.25, 48-Ib. can $6.

Tree Tanglefoot. Lb. 60 cts., 5-Ib. can $2.75, 10- Ib. can $5.25, 20 lbs. $10, 25 lbs. $11.50. Vermine. Mpt- 30 cts., )/£pt. 50 cts., pt. 75 cts., gal. $3.75.

FOR VARIOUS SCALES

Lime-Sulphur, Bowker’s Concentrated. 1-gal.

can $1, 5-gal. can $3.25. In bbls. at 30 cts. per gal. Scalecide. Qt. 75 cts., gal. $2, 5 gals. $6.50, 10 gals. $11, 30-gal. bbl. $28, 50-gal. bbl. $40.

FOR VARIOUS FUNGOUS DISEASES

Fungine. ^pt. 50 cts., pt. 90 cts., qt. $1.50, gal. $4. Grape Dust. 5 lbs. 80 cts., 10 lbs. $1.60, 25 lbs. $3.75, bbl. of 200 lbs. $25.

WEED KILLERS

For killing weeds of all kinds on roadways, paths, gutters, tennis courts, etc. One application kills tops and roots. Qt."60 cts., YigoX. $1, gal. $2, 5-gal. keg $8, 10-gal. keg $15, 30-gal. cask $33, 50-gal. bbl. $50.

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While we, Bassi Freres, take every precaution and care to maintain high quality Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, we cannot in any way be held responsible for the crop* We request every customer to accept these conditions.

After fourteen years of business we have been obliged to build a warhouse for our Seed Department.

It goes to prove that our patrons in and about New Rochelle have full confidence in the seeds and garden supplies carried by us. and in the service we try to render.

In our new catalogue will be found a number of new Novel- ties in seeds. It also contains a great deal of information regard- ing planting of seeds and taking care of them.

Garden Tools and Supplies

Practically all the tools that the average gardener may need in his operations are carried at our retail store. These include Asparagus Knives, Dibbers in both brass and steel points. Hand Forks, Imported Grass Hooks, Scythes, Trowels in various forms. Eureka Weeders, Midget Hoes, Border Shears, Square Spades, Mole Traps, Garden Lines, Garden Reels, Garden Hose and necessary attachments. Hotbed Mats, Pot and Plant Labels, painted and plain Stakes, Raffia, Tomato Supports, Watering Pots.

SPRAYERS AND SPRINKLERS

Bassi’s Brass Syringes for conservatories and small gardens, are especially adapted for applying fluid insecticides.

No. 1. Barrel 18 inches long; two rose and jet stream; elbow joint to get under foliage; quick intake valves. Price $8.

No. 2. Same as No. 1, but without intake valve. Price $6.75.

SPRINKLERS, Rubber. Made of the best red rubber; adapted for house plants. Straightneck. $1.75.

Angleneck. $1.75.

BASSI SPECIAL HAND SPRAYER. One of the

most effective small sprayers on the market. The entire outfit is of brass, thus guaranteeing dura- bility and resistance to chemicals. The tank will hold one quart of solution. There is an extra nozzle for reaching the under side of foliage and flowers. The sprayer can be taken apart for cleaning, and it is one of the easiest working sprayers made. Price $2.50.

COMPRESSED AIR SPRAY PUMP. A self- operating sprayer of simple construction, dur- able, easy to carry and to work. Made of gal- vanized iron or solid brass, with 4-ply. rubber hose. For spraying trees, cleaning windows, spraying white-wash, etc. A perfect pump. Brass Tank, complete $10.

Galvanized Iron, complete $7.

Extension Pipes, solid brass, 2 feet long, 60 cts. each.

Sprayer parts carried in stock.

FLOWER POTS

STANDARD EARTHENWARE.

Diam. Each Doz. 100

2 in $0 25 $170

3 in .* 40 3 00

4 in $0 06 60 4 50

5 in 10 1 00 8 10

6 in 15 1 50 12 00

7 in 25 2 50 20 00

8 in . 35 3 50 29 00

9 in 50 5 50 45 00

10 in 70 7 50 60 00

11 in 90 10 00 90 00

12 in 1 30 15 00 123 00

BULB-PANS. 8-inch, 9-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch diameter; prices same as for pots of corresponding size.

TUBS, Cedar Plant. For ferns, palms and other large plants. Made of thick cedar, nicely painted green. Outside measurements.

		Diam.	Height	Price
No.	2.	26 in.	20 in	$9	25
No.	3.	24 in.	18^ in	7	50
No.	4.	22 in.	17 in	6	00
No.	5.	20 in.	16 in	5	00
No.	6.	18^ in.	15 in	4	00
No.	7.	17 in.	14 in	3	50
No.	8.	16 in.	13 in	3	00
No.	9.	14 in.	12 in	2	60
No.	10.	12 in.	9^in	2	00

These tubs are made of well-seasoned wood, strongly bound, and should last for years.

LAWN MOWERS

PENNSYLVANIA. Need no recommendations; they are well known for durability. Grass

Name Cut Wheel Blades Price catcher

Standard 19 in. 10 in. 4 $38 00 $5 00

Standard 17 in. 10}^ in. 4 34 00 4 50

Orchid 18 in. 10 in. 4 20 00 4 50

Orchid 16 in. 10 in. 4 18 75 4 50

Belmont 18 in. 9 in. 4 18 00 4 50

Delta 16 in. 8 in. 4 15 00 4 50

F. & M. LAWN MOWER, Hercules. It is a very good mower, having self-adjusting Timken tapered bearings, with cutting wheel of five blades. Grass

Name Cut Wheel Blades Price catcher

Hercules 14 in. 10^ in. 5 $16 00 $3 00

Hercules 16 in. 10^ in. 5 18 50 3 00

Garden Tools, Supplies, Insecticides, Fertilizers, Vegetable and Flower Seeds are carried at our store in New Rochelle, N. Y.

Our nurseries and greenhouses are on the Boston Post Road at Larchmont. Roses, Flowering Shrubs, Evergreens, Shade Trees, Perennial Plants, and Potted Plants will be supplied from the nurseries and greenhouses.

Tbt McFarland Publicity Service, Harrisburg, Pa.

NevRockelle, New^fork