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TO PURCHASERS OF FLOWER SEEDS.

WE deem it a necessaryeprecaution as respects our own professiofial reputation, and ch act of justice towards our customers to advise them in advance of purchase, of the frequent disappo infments which attend the culture of many varieties‘of annual flowers, which have Huropean reputation ; apd here we would observe that, by far the larger portten of flower seeds sold in, this country are imported from abroad. . Some among them would really seem to have but slender claim to regard anywhere, whilst others, however beautiful, and much to be desired elswhere, have prpved so difficult of* culture with us, where the variations of temperature are great, and severe drought the accompaniment of nearly every summer, as to render them of shut little valuex Under these circum- stances, we have considered it expedient to confine our assortmyh to a comparatively limited number of varie- ties, antl’ those of such kinds only as are most likely to reward the cultivftor. We would readily follow the ex- ample of those who clai the largest collection in Ameri-

ca, did we believ ‘suckt couse would advance our credit, or the pleasure ofgthose who relied upon our judgment. There have been efforts to conyey intelligible ideas of the character of flowets, by giving the color, height, du- ration, &c., but igs at ‘best unsatisfactory : the better way is, for ihe ungnitiated to examine the plants when in bloom, and note tle names; or, lacking that opportunity, refer the selectiom to some competent person. Seeds of green-house plants ‘we do not offer in variety; they are only valuable in the hands of skilful gardeners.

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We desire it to be understood by all who have occa- sion to purchase seeds, that the raising of Esculent Vege- table Seeds, is with us a specialty. Step by step we have advanced in their production as the increasing wants of the country demanded, until we have reached, by recent additions, to within a fraction of Six Hundred Acres devoted to seeds, wnder our own personal care.

The advantage we possess in actually raising the vegetable seeds vended by us, is fully appreciated by the public, as expressed by the continuous expansion of our business. It will be our abiding care to preserve the good name they have sustained for more than three- quarters of a century.

DAVID LANDRETH & SON.

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(TRADE MARK.)

COBSERVATIONS

ON THE

CULTURE

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Nature of the Soil, and its Preparation for Use.

THE soil best adapted to the greater variety of garden flowers, is a deep, rich loam, by which is to be under- stood a consistence not so much abounding in sand as to have the particles separate or distinct, nor so tenacious as to require an effort to pulverize it in the operation of digging. But, as in most cases, we are unable to select our garden location with reference to that object alone, it therefore remains to accommodate ourselves to circum- stances, and obtain by artificial means, that which is otherwise denied. Those who reside on a soil in which sand is the chief component, may much improve it, in- deed, mainly overcome the defect by the use of loamy, or, if that cannot be obtained, clayey matter, well incor- porated with it; not in an excessive quantity, but in moderate dressings, from time to time, which, with the free use of decomposed manures, may ultimately bring it to produce in perfection nearly every flower which admits of garden culture—and the task is not one of im-

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practicable labor, when directed only to the department of the flower garden. On the contrary, those whose location is on stiff, clayey soil, may correct it by the free use of sand of any description; pure river sand for in- stance, is quite suitable, the immediate object not being to enrich, but to render less adhesive; the sand should be thoroughly incorporated with the natural soil, as deeply as may well be done with the spade, and if the texture be a stiff clay, it may be necessary to trench-dig, so as to get a still deeper soil of the proper kind. In- deed, in some cases it may be found necessary to under- drain, which is done in a variety of modes; the most simple of which is by digging trenches a few inches in width, and so deep as not to be disturbed by the culture of the crops, which trenches, after being partially filled up with pieces of bricks, shells, coarse gravel, or similar substances, are entirely closed with soil; these drains, however, are of but partial use, unless they have a rea- sonable descent, and discharge beyond the boundaries of the garden.

Having obtained a proper soil, the next step is to lay out the grounds, which must be governed in some degree by their shape, and location, but mainly by the taste of the proprietor. Some are pleased with regular beds, and borders; others can see no beauty in straight lines, and form their grounds into ovals, circles, and irregular figures of many forms. Perhaps a union of the two modes, is the truer taste; in either case they should be edged with neatness, and for that purpose boxwood, the vernal iris, thrift grass, &c., are used: where it is desired to combine utility with ornament, the strawberry may be planted with advantage. This work performed, it then becomes necessary to enrich the soil, or supply the ex-

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haustion of repeated cropping; decomposed manure only should be used, as such is least likely to contain the seeds of weeds or grasses. For this purpose, it is well to haye a store on hand from year to year, exposing it to the at- mosphere to facilitate the sprouting of weed seeds; or where that is not convenient, as in small city gardens, use concentrated fertilizers, as super-phosphate, meat, and bone compost, poudrette, &c. It may be applied in Autumn, or immediately preceding the Spring digging, giving an extra quantity on the exact spot where the seeds are to be sown; and if it should be found necessary to apply water at any time, let it be in the form of liquid manure. At the proper time in Spring, the ground should be deeply dug and thoroughly pulverized prepa- ratory to receiving the seeds.

Time and Mode of Sowing Seeds,

There are some few hardy annual flowers, which grow more vigorously, and whose beauties are more fully developed when sown in the Autumn, so as to vegetate previous to frost. Among such may be enu- merated the beautiful double Larkspur, all varieties of Poppies, Gilia, Sweet Wiliam, Pinks of all kinds, Evening Primrose, Coreopsis, Phlox, Viola, Petunia, &e. There are others which will not endure the frost, but the seeds of which vegetate much earlier in the Spring, after having passed the Winter in the earth; among them are the Convolvulus, the varieties whereof are very showy when properly trained, Cypress Vine, Marvel of Peru,

Tariegated Huphorbia, Double Balsamine, Centaurea, Heli- anthus, &e. These, when opportunity admits, should be sown late in Autumn, and the places carefully marked, that the earth may remain undisturbed in Spring, when

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digging that adjacent. Most varieties of garden flowers are, however, sown in the Spring. With many delicate kinds, the best mode by far is to start them in a hot bed, under glass. The management of these frames requires some little practical experience, and young gardeners would find it more satisfactory to obtain instruction from some competent neighbor, than to depend on merely written directions. In the vicinity of Philadelphia, the time chosen for setting these beds is about the first of March; of course, it should be later or earlier, as we re- side North or South of that latitude. The beds do not require to be formed of much manure, and great care should be used that they are properly ventilated, else the plants will grow weakly, and be unable to bear trans- planting.

Open Ground Culture.

As, in all probability, most cultivators of flowers may not find it convenient to form beds for this purpose, our remarks will be directed to their culture in the open ground. About the Ist to the 15th of April, for the latitude of Philadelphia, or as a general direction, when the apple or pear is in full bloom, the work in the flower garden may safely commence. The borders and com- partments intended to be decorated should receive a good dressing of manure, and be neatly dug, and raked free of clods, stones, and inequalities, in which state it will be ready to receive the seeds of the more hardy flowers, which may now be sown, either in patches, in the places which they are permanently to occupy, or in parallel lines across the beds, to be subsequently thinned out, and transplanted to other portions of the grounds; in many eases, the latter is the best plan. One advantage is, that

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a small space of ground only is required to raise the plants, and as they thrive best on freshly dug ground, the garden need not be dug until they are of a suitable size to transplant; they are also more readily weeded in such rows, or seed-beds, and unless that be attended to with much care, those which are slow to vegetate, or of weak growth, may be overrun, and, perhaps, destroyed. The rows should be separated sufficiently to admit a small hoe between them, and should be plainly marked to facilitate the weeding. Seeds which are of a small size (and many flower seeds are exceedingly minute), cover very delicately, not exceeding a small fraction of an inch: the usual plan is to draw the rows of a depth to correspond with the size of the seeds to be sown, and after sowing, close them by drawing a rake in the direc- tion of the rows.

With all the skill that may be used, it not unfrequent- ly occurs that, owing to unfavorab?e circumstances, such as too much or too little moisture, chilly weather, Xc., the seeds fail to vegetate; therefore, the best precaution is to repeat the sowing of each kind, at short intervals, and the papers of seeds sold by us contain sufficient for that purpose. From the 15th of April to the early part of May, or, as a uniform rule for different latitudes, when the oak and other late sprouting trees put forth, the more tender annuals may be sown, and though they require more care than others, amply compensate by their ex- ceeding beauty.

Transplantation and Subsequent Culture.

When the plants have attained a sufficient size, let them be removed in moist or rainy weather, to the posi- tions they are intended to occupy, or, if they have been

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sown in such positions, thin out the excess. The ar- rangement is mucha matter of taste; but, in general, the most agreeable and picturesque effect is produced by clumps, and in such manner as to contrast colors. In the operation of transplanting, use a trowel to ease up, and a dibble to insert and tighten the roots. Most persons are liable to crowd them, in which state their beauties are but partially developed; one vigorous plant is more pleasing than a dozen puny and attenuated. In view of greater safety, do not set all out on a single day, lest the sun suddenly shine forth and destroy hope, but repeat the work from time to time, in suitable weather. If it should prove dry soon after transplant- ing, it may be found necessary to water, and in a few days the surface of the ground should be stirred, which will invigorate the plants. As they advance in growth, frequent weeding and hoeing will be necessary, as well for the sake of neatness as to stimulate. Some will require the support of small sticks, others of stakes, which should be hidden from view as much as possible, and those which are climbers may need assistance in their first efforts to clasp the poles or trellis.

Neatness in a flower garden is of the first importance, and neither the variety or beauty of the plants will com- pensate for its absence. It is in vain to expect a pleasing effect from flowers if they be overgrown by weeds, or the walks and general aspect of the grounds evince disorder.

A CATALOGUE OF GHOICE

FLOWER SEEDS,

OFFERED FOR SALE BY

DAVID LNXNRYREMI & SON,

ABREVIATIONS.—a@ indicates annuals; 0 biennials; perennials; ¢ climbing; ¢ tender; 07 blue; br brown; bf buff; er crimson; g green; % orange; pu purple; pk pink; 7 red; 70 rose; s scarlet; str striped; v violet; va variegated; var various colored; w white; y yellow.

Prices.—Retail price ‘per paper 5 cents, except the more rare varieties, as noted. For prices of assortments see last page.

Dealers throughout the country supplied by the hun- dred or thousand papers, at wholesale rates.

t4GD p Aconitum Napellus, bl \ Monk’s Hood. MHardy, thrives P COREA DUS ewal oe sin the shade. Flos Adonis, or Pheasant’s

Adonis Miniata, $ Eye—a familiar Flower. a Ageratum Mexicanum. bl : a es Conspicuum, w Free fiowering bedding plants. a © Celestinum, b p Agrostemma Coronaria, To ) Rose Campion. Hardy—free P fe Alba, w J bloomers. b Alonsoa Warscewiczii. s b oe Grandiflora. 8 Showy scarlet flowers. beuul es Tncisifolia, s

p Althea Sinensis Rosea, (10¢ )) Hontynocr. Fine double sorts, saved from A familiar flower greatly im-

choice flowers of many hues and { proved of late. shades. ‘

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The Alyssums are desirable

a Alyssum Maritimum, w flowers. _ : Saxatile, g A. maritimum, Sweet Alyssum,

P Ae Wiersbeokii, wy is a general favorite, blooming till winter. A. Caudatus—Love lies bleed- a Amaranthus Tricolor, va in

a se Giganteus, cr A. tricolor, has beautiful varie- a me Caudatus, er ‘gated foliage. A. giganteus, a ae _ Hypochondriacus. monstrous masses of flowers.— A. hypochondriacus, or Prince’s

"5 Feather. The new varieties of Anagallis b Anagallis aoe aa en? of which our papers are composed, ugenie. W are highly esteemed in England. p Antirrhinum. (10c) | with the Antirrhinum, or Snap Many colors and combinations | Dragon of former days, cannot

mixed, well conceive the beauty of the

new varieties of this plant.

The Aquilegia, or CotumBINE is desirable on account of early as- sociations, and durability as a a flower.

Syap Dracon. Those who are familiar only p Aquilegia Hortensia, var Caryophylloides, str Mexican Poppy. Hardy and soa

Worm Wood. - This variety of anhumble plant os has attractive foliage, resembling a Artemisia Annua, w & g (10¢) the Cypress,and produces a good | effect mingled with shrubbery, J and robust flowers.

a Argemone Grandiflora. y

Curva AsTER, Or Queen Mar-

a Aster Sinensis, var (200) | gurete. There is, perhaps, no German quilled. garden flower in which greater

a Aster Boquet. var (10c) | improvement has been reached Dwarf, abundant bloomer. E regard to color, size, or form,

a Aster Imperiallis. var (10c) | than in this old familiar flower ; Giant Emperor, produces a | always the pride of the border, limited number of large showy {and now more than ever indis- Jlowers, frequently four inches in | pensable. diameter. It needs good culture, and deep a German Globe, var (10c) | rich soil; and in cool summers:is a Aster Truffauts, var (20c) | among the most attractive an- French, large showy flowers. } nuals. The seed sold by us is the finest which can be imported.

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) Batsam. Lady’s Slipper. It is necessary to actually see the recently produced varieties | of this old, and well known a Balsamina Hortensis, var flower, to appreciate their beau- a Oo Camelliceflora. v ty—double asa Ranunculus, and (ioe) marbled and striped in every im- aginable hue. Very rich soil is required to produce the flowers in

J full perfection.

Single yellow Hypericum-like § flowers, hardy and desirable.

\ The English Daisy, pretty for j edging walks.

a Bartonia Aurea, y

P Bellis Perennis, var (20c)

a Bidens Atrosanguinea. ** (200 5) i Flowers of deep blood color.

a Brachycome Iberidifolia, bl Dwarf in habit, producing (10c) § Many blue flowers.

Browallia ee bl E82) \ Neat bedding plants.

Tassel Flower. An old-time flower, ever wel- come.

a Qacalia Coccinea, 8 a “« Aurantiaca, ©

tp Calceolaria Scabioscfolia. y Fries Slipperwort.

ta ih Pinnata. y (206) For pot culture mainly. The Esp’ ae pes, Punctata Sapetbes two last named may succeed on var (50c) | the border.

tp in Hybrida, var (50c)

p Galandrinia Grandiflora, ” ae as |

Pp ee Umbellata. p gles Succeed well as border plants.

a Ms Speciosa, pu (10c)

Pp ss Discolor, (10¢)

E Callirhos Pedata, var (10¢)

By Verticillata, var Free, and constant bloomers.

(20¢)

a Campanula Speculum, bl ) C. Speculum, Venus’ Looking

Pp Media. var | Glass.

p Me Pyramidalis, v t C. Media, is the well-known (10¢) | Canterberry Bell, all the varieties

Pp ue Grandiflora, v (10c) J produce robust, showy flowers.

Showy scarlet flower; robust and hardy.

Balloon Vine.

Quite an ornamental climber.

b Cantua Caronopifolia, s (10c)

acCardiospermumHalicacabum. g \

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Celosis Orisiata,, (10¢) The well-known Cockscomb. “ a <8 earners 10 To produce fine heads, use strong * ; Dwarf Yellow Leuk. manure, and give ample room. a Centaurea Americana. } a “« — Suaveolens. Yellow Sweet Sultan. a se Moschata. Plants of the Thistle tribe; or- Purple Sweet Sultan. namental, free flowering, and of a “ Oyanus Major. easy culture. Great “Blue Bottle. a “« Qyanus Minor.

Small “Blue Bottle.

p Cheiranthus Cheiri, var (10c) \ Fine Imported varieties, mixed. WAIEFLOWEE,

p Chelone Barbata Rosea, r (10¢) \ . 4 “a “@ioanida, 3 10c) J Quite ornamental.

a 2 vay aera Album, w s aily i ‘“ Coronarium Luteum. y hee ee ee a fricolorum, tri

\ Grown in pots. Produces an

tp Cineraria Hybrida, var abundance of showy flowers.

‘© Puilchella, ro Elegant, and of easy culture.

a ‘Alba, w

pe Glematis Hemmala, por Vitalba.

a “mage Elegans Rosea, ro

Virgin’s Bower. Robust, hardy vines.

a Cleome Grandiflora. p Strong, showy flowers.

\ J a Clintonea Pulchella, tri (20c) } a " Elegans, bl (10¢c) | al Atropurpurea. p(20c) a fe Azurea Grandiflora.

bl (20e)

Most desirable border flowers.

A vigorous climber in the

tpc Cobcea Scandens, p Ae) }apeen hone, or other sheltered place.

\ Job’s Tears: for winter decora-

a Coix Lachryma, ito a Qollinsia Bicolor, pk & w Among the border flowers of a“ (yandiflora, pk & w f|easy culture suited to our cli- a “ Multicolor. var mate.

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p Commelina Golestzis: im a. | Pretty plants, with tuberous P « ‘Variegata, va (10c) J 7°: |

Mornyine Guory. A well-known vine. ae minor—dwarf, very charm- C. mauritanicus — hardy herbaceous creeper, with blue flowers, and silvery foliage. C. aureus supurbus has pretty gold- en yellow flowers.

ac Convolvulus Major. var I: a Coreopsis Tinctoria. y & br | Calliopsis, or Coreopsis. J)

Many beautiful eteetens mixed. a . Minor, var pe ‘* Mauritanicus, bl (10c)

ac ** Aureus Supurbus, o (20c)

a Drummondii, y Showy flowers of easy culture, a Ws Coronata, spot producing a good effect in large

a ‘* Nigra Speciosa, y&br J) masses.

a Crepsis Barbata Golden Hawkweed,

Be isk Rubra. Red Hawkweed.

p Cuphea Eminens, s & y

Hardy, vigorous plants; should be grown in clumps.

Bloom freely, and quite orna- mental.

p Delphinium Formosum, bl & w |

(1c) Pp 3 Rubro Punctatum. bl & r (10c) The double Cuinesz LARKSPUR ) as Grandiflorum Co- | is among the most showy and de- lestinum. b1(20c) | sirable border flowers; none can Pp i? Elatum, bl ees greater pleasure at less cost Bee Larkspur. of care. p Gs Chinensis, bl D. grandiflorum cclestinum p es Consolida, bl produces spikes of fine blue flow- Branching Larkspur. ers. Pp st Ajacis, var

Dwarf Rocket Larkspur, mixed colors,

seed, but choice flowers more cer- tainly from approved tubers.

| The Pink.

New varieties may be had from tp Dahlia Pinnata, var = (10c)

b Dianthus Chinensis, va (10c) To produce Pinks in full per-

66 Albo Punctatus, va | these, fine double flowers are not (10c) J usually produced by seed.

b Heddewigil, va(10c) | fection, requires careful culture.

b Ot Laciniatus, va (10c) | When that is given, the tribe

Pp GG Plumavius, va (10c) | yields a large return of pleasure.

p GG Caryophyllus, va The varieties herein named are

(20c) | among the very best.

p Ot Gardnerianus, va D. Caryophyllus, the Carnation, : (10c) ; D. punctatus, the Picotee; of

Pp

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D. barbatus, the Sweet William of former days would hardly be P Dianthus Luteo Punctatus, va | recognized by the showy flowers (10c) } now cultivated under that name, p OG Barbatus, va The ease with which it is grown makes it a desirable flower in

every garden, large or small.

P Dictamnus Fraxinella, w (10c), Very desirable hardy herba-

p Ee Rubra. © (10c) s ceous plants. P Digitalis ae Ms Fox Glove. Of easy culture, WG MO re and existing on the border with-

out special care for several suc-

cessive seasons.

p

Die’ Punctata, spot pe st Rosea, ro

p

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ce Lutea, y J

: | Beans (Runners). Purple and a Dolichos Lablab. pu ‘white, adapted for temporary e Alba. w J screens. a Elichrysum Bracteatum. y a oe Ibum. w a 3 Nanum. y | a s Atro Sanguineum, ; Everlasting Flowers. Esteemed

cr (10e) | tor winter bouquets.

a s Compositum Maxi-

mum, var (10c) J p Eschscholtzia Qalifornica. y } 3 ‘ p ae Crocea,. © \ Quite conspicuous when grown p oe Alba, w : in masses. a Erysimum Arkansanum. 0(10c)\ gy a ‘*. Peroffskianum.o J aa

8 : ) Foliage green and white, con- a Euphorbia Variegata.g&w | tacts well with other plants.

a Eutoca Viscida. ’ a ‘ Alba Striata, va f Dicenia tree: a Fenzlia Dianthiflora, ro (50) \ Neat and pretty. p Gaillardia Picta, cr & y ) oa ** Alba Marginata, va | (10c) | These rank among the most at- p sf Coccinea, § (10c) [ tractive border flowers.

Bao Hybrida sence er &y (10c)

p Geum Macrophyllum, s (10c) \ Showy.

a Gilia Capitata, bl ) Succeed well grown in masses, a ‘* Nivalis. w | and in localities unfavorable io a ‘© Tricolor, tri {many flowers, thus additionally @ “* Rosea Splendens. ro J valuable.

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p Gloxinia, var (20c) ) Should be carefully sown un- Varieties mixed. j der glass.

a Godetia Rosea Alba, r & w \ Handsome varieties of plants

a ‘* Rubicunda Splendens, r J resembling the Evening Primrose.

a Gomphrena Globosa Purpurea,

pu Globe Amaranthus. a y aA b anew: The old ‘‘Bachelor’s Button.” a ss ue Aurianti- { Desirable among dried flowers in aca, 0 winter. a . oe Vary var

p Gypsophila Paniculata, pk

Elegans, w & pu \ Pretty annuals.

a Helianthus Annuus Plena. y a 56 Californicus. y rf g a a Argophylius, y |

The double Sunflower. i} H. Cal., new variety with green centre. H.Arg., new variety from Texas.

p Hesperis Matronalis, bl Y p andidissima, w(10c) s Golden Rocket.

The H. Palustris, though a _ tuberous-rooted swamp _ plant, ‘rows well on high land. Very showy.

a Hibiscus Africanus. ro & br a os Palustris, pk

a Iberis Amara, w } a ‘* Goronaria, W | a ‘ Unmbellata. p a’ ‘* Superba, cr | tL { | J V if Uv if

CANDYTUFT.

All bloom freely and are gen- erally admired. The colors are An WO doratatann white, rose, crimson, and purple.

I. Quamoclit is the well-known

ac Ipomea Quamoclit. s | Cypress vine.

ac Alba. a

ac ‘* Coccinea, § Scarlet Morning Glory. ac “ Cerulea, pu Purple. ac “ “Striata, str Striped.

A pretty class with flowers

E Ipomopsis Elegans. s borne in spikes.

oe

Auriantiaca, 0 a apse ibia Amelloides, bl

ce

Dwarf, and of neat habit.

a Atroviolacea, v(20c)

ac Lathyrus Odoratus, var In variety.

# Latifolius, er

Q L. OporaAtus is the Swrrr Pra. 5 L. Lat. the Everlasting Pea.

a Leptosiphon Densiflorns, pu =)~—Ss Very pretty, hardy annuals, of Aurea, © J easy culture.

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p Linum Grandiflorum Rubrum, a a ‘* Kemesinum, cr (108) tea: peu ornamental varieties of p ‘ Lewisii paeeaett ee | 10¢) p Lobelia Cardinalis, s ger) L. Cardinalis, the Cardinal p “ Erinus Grandiflora Su- | flower of our swamps. perba b (20c) L. Sp. Pax. is of recent intro-

p “ Speciosa Fartoniana. duction—the prevailing color of & w (20c) | the flower a beautiful blue, with white centre. a Lupinus Gruikshankii, va ] 4 te Pants i eae F where they thrive, but our sun is is ie antes us, b & | frequently too hot for them. Ade > Lychnis a acegac. 5 U These are among the desirable “ — Hybrida. va (20c) yeaa 4 Malope Grandiflora, r a Alba. w Hibiscus-like, flowers freely.

a ‘* Purpurea, pu a Malva Zebrina. va

a Mathiola Annua, var (10c) Mized ten week stocks.

Zebra-striped flowers.

S

v

s The old well-known Stock me Annua Purpurea, JELLYFLOWER, greatly improved ; Purple ten week stocks. a most desirable tribe, the flow- a Aiba, ea having both beauty and fra- White ten week stocks. | grance ; they require rich soil,

Coccinea. : and good culture. Scarlet ten weck stocks.

tpe Maurandia Barclayana. ae

ace

tpe a abe (ide) Highly ornamental climbers, if tpe ss Rosea. r (10c) | well treated. tpe ‘© Coccinea, $ (10c) tpt § 5 ora bl (10e) a Mesembryanthemum a

num, W (10e) Ick Puant.

And others.

a Mimosa Sensitiva, pk Sensirive PLant.

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) Monkey Flower.

a Mimulus Cardinals.s = (10e)

Quite showy. a ‘“ Moschatus. y (10c)

M. moschatus is the Musk Plant.

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\ The well-known Marve. or a Mirabilis Jalapa, var Peru, or four o’clock—an old

Faivanielys flower vever out of fashion. a Myosotis Palustris, b & w ae \ The familiar Forget-me-not.

s Nemophila Atomaria, va Ves Tnsignis, bl

Bs aah Oculata, b & w (20c) 2 ohisiiog Maculata, spot

A popular tribe of border flowers.

Widely known as ‘‘ LovE-IN-A-

a Nigella Damascena, bl MIST.’

a Nolana Prostrata, bl Good border flowers.

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a (nothera Bistorta Veitchiana. } y &r (10¢) a ue “s Rosea, ro Pp AR Lamarkiana, y a MY Odorata. y J {

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P Papaver Bracteatum. v (10c) p “ Orientale r& w (10c) p “ Pulcherrimum., r (10ce) a “ Somniferum, w (10c)

Showy, and desirable varieties of the Eventne Primnose.

Poppy. The three first are beautiful perennials. The annual varieties

a ‘¢ Striatum, str (10c) | bloom stronger when sown in a ‘Var, Var J autumn. p Pentstemon Elegans Roseum, }

ro (10c) | Hardy herbaceous flowers.

Pp st Coccineus, s (10c) J ) This plant certainly ranks b Petunia Var. Grandiflora, var | among the first of border flow-

a es Pheenicia, p ters, both in constancy of bloom,

a of Alba, W | and grandeur of effect, when in J masses.

a Phacelia Congesta. b Desirable annuals from Cali-

a ‘* (alifornica, Vv eihin

Ea) ti alall heel ir 4

ac Phaseolus Multiflorus, 3 Y Scarlet Running Bean.

ac ny Picta, va § Painted Lady bean.

# EUlos Deyn Cee | This most beautiful tribe com- EO IERETE CEASA pea + mends itself to all. It is better

“ec

OG ae w & pu to sow the seed in autumn. a Portulaca Alba, w C10c) Ne A very desirable tribe, endur- ee Aurantiaca, 0 (10c) | ing great heat, and for massing, a “ Rosea, ro (10c¢( f edging, or ribbons, is invalua-

a Hf Splendens. var (10c) J ble.

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p Potentilla Aurea, o (1c) : Pp rT Atrosanguinea,cr(10c) Showy, herbaceous plants.

tp Primula Auricula, var (50c) | be started under glass, and re-

Pp 4 Sinensis- p (20c) | moved to the house for winter

fp) ai Polyanthus, var (10c) [{ blooming ; the varieties of sinen-

Pp 4 Veris, var (10c) | sis are charming. The veris is J the English Cowslip.

P. auricula, and sinensis must

MIGNONETTE. Universally known, and ad- mired by all.

a Reseda Odorate, w & buff a 2 Rhodthe Manglesii. ro (10c) Everlasting flowers—should be el

Maculata, var (10c) > started early under glass, and a : Alba, w (10e) 9 transplanted.

Castor Bean—scarlet. a Ricinus Africanus Gang winieus S.

is ‘¢ —tree-like.

P ‘“ Aetasans:. ¥ ee effective plants in their * Salpiglossis. pg (100). Desirable border plants. n variety. SAGE 5 We . P p Ral Splendens. s ie All these varieties rank among yy Coccinea. 5 Coa {the highly ornamental border P Patens, bl (20¢) } plants. p Scabiosa Atropurpurea, pu ¢ Morning Bride, of easy culture, P i Candidissima. w { flowers freely. Pp Coccinea Nana. s a Schizanthus Grahamii.r (10c)) 6, ane A i Pinnatus, pu&y f Ornamental annuals.

a Senecio Blegans, var pu &w Approved border flowers.

Catcu Fry.

Old fashioned; but good,

Egg plant.

S. coecineum has very showy ‘scarlet fruit, must be started under glass.

' § a Silene Armeria, r & w ’ s 2 Tagetes Erecta [African]. o | MARIGOLDs. a

a". Regia, r

a Solanum Ovigerum. w a Coccineum, s (10c)

" Patula [French]. bl The two first are well-known, a “ Signata Pumila, stri [the last is new, and a profuse (10c) J) bloomer.

pe Thunbergia Alata, bi (10c)

pe , Alba, w (10e)

pe ; Aurantiaca,.o(10c) And other varicties.

Highly ornamental climbing plants.

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ac Tropeolum Majus Atrosan- | guineun, In variety. |

The ornamental Nasturtium. T. Peregrinnm is the Canary

i Bird Flower.

ac Peregrinum.y (10c)

Among the very best border plants; must be sown under +glass, but the better way is to

p Verbena Hybrida, var — (20e)

Ange | buy from florists the plants of ap- J proved varicties already started. p Vinca Alba. w (10c) White Periwinkle.

Pp ‘ Rosea, ro (10ce) J Rose-colored do.

VIOLET.

| V. odorata, sweet scented.

| V. tricolor, Heart’s Kase, or Pp Viola Odorata, bl (10c) | Pansy—the ‘ Johnny-jump-up”’ p “ Yricolor, var (20e) f of children. The flowers of the

| imported varieties are large, and

| showy. We supply the seed in

J papers, as imported.

a Viscaria Oculata, ro Dark-eyed Viscaria, a ct Alba. w White. a Xeranthemum Tncidom, y d EverLastinc Firowers, for win- a (4 DAU, j ter decoration. a Album, w ) A highly ornamental tribe— a Yinnia Blevans, var | the Z. coccinea plena, or double Colors mixed, t scarlet, is a great acquisition to a “ (Qoccinea Plena. s the garden, perhaps the greatest of recent date. —— cog 0o—— ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. Agvostis Pulchella, (10¢) Beatiful Agrostis. Briza Maxima. (10¢) Quaking Grass. Bromus Brizcformis, (10¢) ; Gynerium Argenteum. (20c) Silver Pampags Grass. Stipa Pennata, (10e) Feather Grass.

And other desirable grasses.

FLOWER-GARDEN CALENDAR,

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January,

Annuals sow in pots, and put in hot-houses, &e.: give earth, and compost to. Carnations protect from cold, &c. CuttMgs of hardy, deciduous shrubs may be prepared. edges, of privet, &c., plash. Manure apply generally. Mulch put round roots of lately planted trees. Potted Plants secure well from frost. Prune, and regulate flowering shrubs. Salt sow over grass, to drive worms, &c. Seed- lings, in borders, protect with mats. Trench vacant ground, if frost admit.

February,

Nothing can be done to much advantage in this department ; it is presumed the directions under the head of January have been observed, and which have placed the grounds in a fit condition to await a milder season.

March,

Annuals (tender), prick out in hot-hed; give air freely, and sow to blow from July to October; (hardy) sow in borders, and pot to remain. Biennials sow. Sulbs finish planting. Carnations sow. Chrysanthemums, raised from cuttings, plant from frames into pots. Cleanliness is now even more than ordinarily requisite. Dahlias sow, prick out, plant cuttings of roots, all in a gentle hot-bed. Dress borders generally, if omitted before. arth, give fresh to plants in pots. dgings of Box, ete., may be made. Lvergreens sow, plant, and prune in mild weather. Jorest Tree Seeds sow, cut down in shrubberies, etc. Grass Seeds sow. Gravel, weed, turn, lay, and rollin dry weather. Hand-glasses, and a warm border will now do for tender Annuals. Hedges, finish making. Hot-beds, for tender Annuals, make, give air freely, protect at night; day temperature to be kept about 70°. Perennials, plant and water, they will blow same year, sow. Pots of Roses, and other flowers put in hot-houses for succession produce. Roses prune. Shrubs, generally finish prun- ing and planting; stake newly planted, and all pliant shrubs, etc. Tulips (early), protect bloom. Turf may be laid.

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April,

Annuals (tender), prick out those sown in Februry and March into hot-beds; water often; sow in hot-bed; (hardy) may be sown in borders, etc., to remain; thin those advancing. ox edging may be made, and old taken up, slipped and replanted. Biennials, finish sowing ; plant out those sown last Spring. Bulbs, in water-glasses, done flowering, plant in ground. Carnations, in pots, give liquid manure. Climbing plants train and regulate. Dahlias plant to re- main, or in pots to forward in a frame until May; dress the borders, etc., indefatigably. vergreens plant ; it is the best season. Frames raise by supporters at the bottom as the plants within grow tall. Grass roll, trim edges ; dress with earth if poor. Gravel turn, and lay afresh in dry weather; roll once a week. /Hyacinths shelter from sun by an awning. Insects destroy with tobacco smoke, dusting with Scotch snuff; or syringing with dilute whale oil soap or soft soap. Mignonette sow in any warm border. Jfulch round trees newly planted. Pinks sow. Potted plants give fresh earth to, if not done last month ; shift into larger; water freely. Perennials, those sown last Spring may still be planted and propagated by off-sets. Sticks are required to blooming plants. Watering plants in pots is now required more frequently, yet moderately.

May.

Annuals remove from hot-bed to borders. Awnings, or other shelter, continue over beds of Hyacinths, Tulips, now in bloom. Biennials sow. Bulbous Roots, generally, directly leaves decay, take up and store. Seedlings shade during midday, Carnations, remove side-buds from flower-stems. Dahlias plant out from green- houses; dress the borders, etc., almost daily. Hvergreens may be planted. Fibrous-rooted perennials, propagate by cuttings of young flower stalks. Flowering Plants require staking, etc. Grass mow and roll weekly. Gravel roll weekly. Hoeing cannot be too fre- quent. Hyacinths take up and store as leaves decay. Mignonette sow for succession. Perennials sow; propagate by slips and cuttings. Stake and tie up plants: seedlings thin. Turf may be laid, and Grass Seed sown; water frequently in dry weather. Watering at- tend to in dry weather, especially to plants newly removed.

June.

Annuals (hardy and tender) plant out to remain—in showery weather best; some (hardy) may be sowed, JSaskets, or clumps, form of green-house plants. Brennials and Perennials sow, if omitted,

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Bow edgings clip, plant. Bulbous Roots (Tulips, Jonquils, etc.,) take up as leaves decay ; remove offsets from; dry and store ; may trans- plant some, or keep until Autumn. Dadlias finish planting out. Dress the borders assiduously ; neatness now stamps a gardener’s character. JF ibrous-rooted Perennials propagate by cuttings of flow- er-stalks; shade and water. J lowering Plants generally require training and support. Grass mow, roll and trim edges. Gravel, weed, sweep and rojl. J/edges clip. eaves and Stems decaying, remove as they appear. Liquid manure apply occasionally to all choice flowers. Mignonette sow. Potted Flowers dress, stir earth, and water regularly. Roses bud, lay aud inarch; fumigate with tobaeco to destroy the Aphis, or Green Fly. Seedlings of Perennials and Biennials transplant. Seeds (ripe) gather in dry weather. Seed Vessels remove to prolorg flowering. Water give freely, and fre- quently to all newly moved plants, and to others in dry weather.

; July.

Seedlings transplant; old plants re-pot. Box edgings clip. Bud- ding of Roses, Jasmines, complete. Bulbous Roots take up (see June); seeds sow. Bulbs, Autumn-flowering plant. Crysanthemum suckers separate and plant; lay. Cuttings of some plants, as Scarlet Lych- nis, will yet strike. Dahlias, require support and pruning. Edgings clip. vergreens prune; seedlings prick out. Grass mow and roll often. Gravel weed and roll. Hoe and rake at every opportunity. Leaves, decayed, remove as soon as seen. Liquid manure, give oc- casionally to flowering shrubs. Mignonette, and a few other quick flowering annuals, may be sown for Autumn. Roses bud and lay. Seeds gather as they ripen. Stake, and tie np plants whenever ne- cessary. Trasplanting Perennials, and Biennials complete; water freely, not only the roots, but over the foliage.

August,

Annuals, stick, water, clear from decayed leaves, etc. Auricula shift into fresh earth, water, keep in the shade; seedlings prick out, sow. Biennial seedlings transplant. Bulbous-rooted flower seeds, to obtain varieties, sow. Bulbous Roots remove, or transplant; re- move and plant off-sets. Carnation, layers cut from old roots and plant; water frequently; layering may still be done; card the flowers, and shade from sun. Dahlias stake; thin the flowers. Daisies propagate. Double-blossomed Perennials, with fibrous roots, propagate by division; dress borders as required. dgings of Boz, etc., clip in wet weather. Hvergreens may be moved if wet weather;

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plant cuttings. Grass mow and rojl weekly. Gruss Seeds may be sown. Gravel weed and roll weekly. Hedges clip in moist weather. Mignonette sow. Pelargoniums propagate by cuttings. Perennials, in pots, and elsewhere, will require water almost daily; break down flower-stalks as they finish blooming; seedlings transplant. Pipings of Pinks may be planted out. Potted Annuals will require water daily in dry weather. Ranunculuses plant in pots to bloom in November. Seeds gather as they ripen. Sowing to obtain varieties, had better be done in boxes. Tulips, and other bulbous-rooted flower seed, sow. Turf may be laid. Watering will be required generally in dry weather. Weeding generally attend to.

September,

Anemones plant. Annuals (hardy) sow. Auriculas, not shifted in August, now remove; water and shade; prepare awning to pro- tect in Autumn, and Winter; sow. Bulbous Roots plant for early blooming ; sow. Carnation layers remove. Chrysanthemums, plant cuttings, etc.; dress borders assiduously. dgings trim ; plant. Fibrous-rooted Perennials propagate by slips, parting roots, etc. Fork over vacant compartments. Grass mow and roll; sow. Gravel weed and roll. Gurnsey Lillies pot. Heart’s Ease, plant cuttings ; trim old. Hedges clip. Mignonette sow in pots to shelter in frames. Pipings of Pinks, ete., plant out for blooming. Polyanthuses plant. Ranunculuses plant. Seedlings plant out. Seeds gather as ripe. Transplant Perennials. Tuberous-rooted plants transplant. Turf lay.

Gctober,

Anemones plant. Annuals, done flowering, pull up; sow hardy. Auriculas move to sunny shelter; protect from rain and snow; re- move dead leaves, slip. BSulbous Roots plant; those in flower pro- tect; place in water-glasses. Carnation layers plant in pots. Chrys- anthemum cuttings, finish planting. Climbers plant. Compost pre- pare. Cuttings plant. Dahlias protect in flower ; begin to take up roots to dry, and store as the leaves decay. Sdgings trim. ver- greens plant, trim. Librous-rooted plants transplant where required ; divide roots. Grass mow and roll. Gravel weed and roll. Green- house plants remove from borders to the house. Hedges trim, plant, plash. Hoe and Rake as required. Layers make; they will have to remain twelve months. Leaves gather as they fall, and store for composts. Mignonette shelter. Pipings of Pinks, etc., finish plant- ing toremain. Planting generally may be done. Potting perform

LANDRETHS’ FLOWER SEED CATALOGUE. 25

as required; dress old potted plants. Primulas, all this genus (Polyanthus, etc.,) may be propagated by slips. Prune generally. Ranunculuses plant. Seedlings, shelter. Seeds, finish gathering. Suckers remove and plant out. Trench vacant ground. Tuberous- rooted plants insert, especially Peonics. Turf may be laid.

November,

Anemones plant, if not done in October, Auriculas shelter. Bul- bous Roots finish planting in dry weather; cover beds with mats, etc., in bad weather; pot for forcing. Carnation layers, potted, shelter ; finish planting. Climbers, as Ivy, Clematis, etc., plant and train agaiust walls. Composts prepare. Dahlias take up after the first . frost; dry and store under sand, where the temperature keeps about 40 degrees. Dressing the borders is now the chief occupation. Edgings plant. Evergreens finish planting ; finish layering. Fibrous- rooted plants finish dividing and planting. Jork over borders, shrubberies, etc. Grass roll; keep free from leaves. Gravel-weed, sweep, androll. JZedges plant, clip, plash. J/oeing and raking are the chief operations. Zyacinths, ete., place in water-glasses ; put for forcing. Mulch round shrubs lately planted. caves collect for compost. Plant Perennials and Biennials. Planting perform gen- erally. Potted Shrubs plunge in the earth of a well-sheltered border. Pot plants for forcing, as Roses, Carnations, ete. Prune Shrubs gen- erally. Ranunculuses plant, if not done in October. Seedlings in boxes remove to a warm situation. Shrusof all kinds plant; stake them as a support against boisterous winds. Swekers from Roses, and other shrubs separate and plant. Tulips, finish main plant- ing. Turf may be laid.

26 LANDRETHS’ FLOWER SEED CATALOGUE. | Ii COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER SEEDS.

PARTIES who are inexperienced in the qualities of , flowers, and desire assortments, either of large or small | extent, may have the aid of our practical knowledge in the selection of sorts. E

To such persons we offer to supply—

100 varieties of good kinds for $5 00 50 “c “c “ “ “ B 00 Ae) “ ( (7 oe (a al! 99 of our own selection. i

When parties desire to make up assortments of their own selection, a liberal discount will be made from the price of each single paper, as quoted. ij

Flower seeds can readily be obtained by mail—the postage will be pre-paid on the receipt of the price of | the seed—except to points at which our seeds are sold. by a resident merchant, and to whom applicants are re- | spectfully referred. e

[as Country MERCHANTS, and others who deal in, seeds, by simply stating the number of papers required, | shall have our best judgment in the selection of saleable,

sorts, and a liberal discount from retail prices.

Rural Publications. & eee

Our assortment in this Department is very complete, comprising

all the late editions. Loudon’s Encyclopedia of Agriculture. | Farmers’ and Planters’ Encyclopedia, Emerson. \) American Farm Book, Allen. Coleman’s Practical Agriculture.

Farmers’ Cyclopedia of Modern Agriculture, Blake. Practical Land Drainer, Munn. Grain Tables, Elwood. Produce Reckoner. Farmers’ Land Measurer, Pedder. Liebig’s Agricultural Chemistry. Rural Chemistry, Solly. Chaptal’s Agricultural Chemistry, Johnson’s Agricultural Chemistry. Lectures on Practical Agriculture, Johnston. Farmers’ Barn Book, Youatt and others. |. Anggrican Muck Book, Brown. ') Dana’s Muck Manual. || Ecotomy of Waste Manures. |) Habits and Diseases of Domestic Animals, Allen. | Youatt, Martin, and Stevens, on Cattle.

American Cattle Doctor, Dadd.

Modern Horse Doctor, Dadd.

Horse’s Foot—Hew to Keep it Sound.

Hinds’ Farriery. /Mason’s Farrier and Studd Book.

Knowlson’s Complete Farrier and Horse Doctor. Youatt on the Horse.

Milch Cows and Dairy Farming, Flint.

Milch Cows, Nefilon.

Shepherds’ Own Book, Youatt, Skinner, and Randall. Management of Sheep, Canfield.

Fine Wool Sheep Husbandry, Randall. | Breed, Management, and Diseases of Sheep, Youatt. | The Hog—Its Origin and Varieties.

Youatt on the Pig.

Youatt on the Dog.

American Poultry Yard, Brown. Domestic Fowls.

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Ornamental and Domestic Poultry.

Langstreth on the Honey Bee.

Minor’s Beekeeper’s Manual.

Cottage and Farm Beekeeper. x

The Kitchen Gardener’s Instructor, Bridgeman. The Young Gardener’s Assistant, Bridgeman. MecMahon’s American Gardener.

Gardening for the South, White.

Ladies’ Companion to the Flower Garden, Mrs. Loudon. Breck’s Book of Flowers. ~:~.

The Complete Florist. : * The Florist’s Guide, Bridgeman.

Every Lady her own Flower Gardener.

American Rose Culturist.

Downing’s Landscape Gardening and Rural Architecture. Downing’s Cottage Residence.

Woodward’s Country Homes.

Rural Architecture, Allen. ; How to Build and Ventilate Green Houses, &c., Leuchers. Country Houses, Downing. :

Hedges and Evergreens, Warder.

Grasses and Forage Plants, Flint.

Darlington’s American Weeds and Useful Plants, Thurber. American Hand-Book of Ornamental Trees, Meehan. Cotton Planters’ Manual, Turner.

Downing’s Fruits and Fruit Trees of America. Manual for the Pruning and Culture of Fruit Trees. Fruit Cultivator’s Manual, Bridgeman.

The American Fruit Culturist, Thomas.

The American Fruit Book, Cole.

The Fruit Gardener, Barry.

Grape Culturist, Fuller.

Grape Culture and Wine Making.

Hooper’s Western Fruit Book.

Field’s Treatise on Pear Culture. e : The Orchard House. 3 Practical Treatise on the Culture of the Grape, Allen. Cold Grapery, Wm. Chorlton.

Woodward’s Graperies.

Strawberry Culture, Pardee.

Cranberry Culture, ‘Eastwood.

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Sorgho and Imphee, the Chinese and African Sugar Canes, Olcott.

American Bird Fancier.

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