Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. y F mo Cet ALOGUr CF TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, GARDEN AND HOUSH PLANTS, BURBS, SEEDS, &c: FOR SALE BY ~“S Bee! VY ELS. IMPORTER AND DEALER IN NURSERY STOCK, ETC. No. 18 Hawley Street, near corner of Milk Street, BOSTON, MASS. Orders by Mail or Express receive personal attention. The best stock furnished. Satisfaction and prompt delivery guaranteed. BOSTON: GUNN, BLISS & CO., PRINTERS, 31 HAWLEY STREET. >i: PARTICULAR+ NOTICE I< +@+ ORDERS.—Orders should be written distinctly, apart from the remainder of the letter. Let your name, place of residence, County, and State be legibly given. Forward remittances by Draft, Check, or Post- office Order, drawn payable to my order. Purchasers unacquainted with varieties, will do well by leaving the selection wholly or in part to me. Where several persons in one locality unite in an order, a considerable discount will be allowed. PACKING.— Articles requiring it will be carefully packed in bales or boxes, for which a charge will be made to cover cost of matertal and time. SHIPPING.—Name the route you wish your goods sent, or we forward to the best of our judgment; and we will not be responsible for damage or delay on the part of the forwarders. CLAIMS .—A/ claims must be made immediately after the receipt of the goods, otherwise they cannot be rectified. We intend to furnish and deliver live plants, but do not warrant them to live. TRANSPLANTING.—If your trees or plants are received be- fore the ground is prepared, unpack, water and bury the roots in the soil ; if the roots are very dry, place them in water for twelve or twenty-four hours. In planting, prune all the bruised or injured roots, and cut back the top in proportion ; plant shallow, and use old, well-decayed manure. TERMS OF SALE, CASH. Settlement to be made on Delivery of Goods. = A liberal discount will be made upon Orders of considerable amount, at the time of sale. I profit on this occasion to repeat my thanks to those who have favored me with their orders during the past eighteen years, ae solicit the favor of continued patronage. BENJ. T.. W Eis PRICES—EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. Standard Trees, from 3% to 5 feet, . : es : : : 20 cents each. e a ee ES uate Oya ats : : : : : ’ 25 ‘s “extra size ‘ : : : : 2 5 35 to 50 Dwarf fe yi deyear, : - : 5 : : : 30 cc = SS ess \ ORNAMENTAL TREES. DECIDUOUS UPRIGHT TREES. Acacia—YELLOW Locust (Pseudacaciz)—A very rapid growing tree; has elegant bunches of pale yellow, fragrant flowers. 50 cents to $1.00. Almond—DovusLe FLOWERING (Communis floreplena)—A beautiful tree, with double rose-colored flowers. 50 cents. Apple—CuHINESE DouBLE RosE FLOWERING (Spectabilis fl. roseo pl.)\—Has beautiful flowers, resembling small double roses, disposed in clusters. 75 cents. CHINESE DouBLE WHITE FLOWERING (Sfectadilis fl. albo pl.) —With beautiful dov- ble white flowers ; fruit a beautiful carmine. 75 cents. Alder—CuT-LEAVED IMPERIAL (Laciniata imperialis)—Foliage large and deeply cut one of the best. $2.00. Ash—MounTAIN ASH, EUROPEAN (Sorbus aucuparia)—A very beautiful tree, of medium size, with an erect stem, smooth bark and round head; covered during the Fall and Winter with bright scarlet berries; universally admired. 50 cents. AMERICAN (S. Americana)—A tree with larger leaves than the preceding, and with larger and lighter colored berries, but generally resembling it. 50 cents. GoLD-BARKED (F. excelsior aurea)—Of irregular and peculiar growth; its bright yel- low bark makes it a conspicuous object in winter. $1.00. Bird Cherry (Cerasus padus)—A rapid-growing tree, with glossy foliage; has long bunches of white flowers in May, succeeded by clusters of fruit like the Black Currant. $1.00. : Beech—AMERICAN (Fagus ferruginea)—Too well known to need description. Very handsome, grown in the Nursery, and desirable for Lawns, etc. 75 cents. CoppER-COLORED (/. sylvatica cuprea)—Another variety with foliage similar to the Purple-Leaved, but not so deeply colored. $1.00 to $3.00. PurPLE-LEAVED— With dark purple foliage ; beautiful. $2.00. Birch (Pendula elegans)—A rare variety with branches very pendulous; a decided acquisition. $1.00 to $2.00. PURPLE-LEAVED (Betula alba purpurea)—A purple-leaved variety of the White Birch, with leaves as dark as those of the Purple-leaved Beech; a great acqui- sition. $3.00 to $5.00. Catalpa—Large, glossy foliage with large cluster of flowers a foot inlength. 50 cents. Chestnut—AMERICAN (Castanea Americana)—A well known forest and nut-bearing tree; of great value for ornamental purposes. 50 cents to $1.00. SPANISH—A handsome lawn tree, with larger and better fruit than our common chestnut. $1.00. Cherry—CHINESE DOUBLE FLOWERING (Sinensis fl. pleno)—White, tinged with pink ; dwarf habit. $1.2 LARGE DOUBLE ELOWEnIe (Decumana)—V ery large and rapid-growing trees, with beautiful white flowers. $1.00 to $1.50. Cypress—Decipuous (Dzésticha)—A beautiful tree, with yew-like foliage. $1.00. Celestial Tree (4i/antus glandulosa)—A \ofty, rapid-growing tree, with long, feathery foliage ; desirable for a shade tree; exempt from all diseases and insects. $1.00. Gingko—MaIpDEN-HAIR TREE (Salisburia adinantifolia)—A very singular and artificial looking tree, with remarkable fan-like leaves. $1.00 to $3.00. Elm—AMERICAN (Americana)—A vigorous tree ; when of large size assumes a weep- ing habit ; one of the most beautiful of American trees. 75 cents to $2.00. ENGLISH (U/mus Campestris)—An erect, rapid growing tree, forming a dense head; leaves rich, dark green, remaining on the tree later in the Fall than those of the native eee A desirable tree for streets, avenues, etc. 75 cents to $2.00. PURPLE-LEAVED (Purpurea)—A striking variety of the English; erect branches, with purplish leaves. $1.50 to $2.00. VARIEGATED GOLDEN-LEAVED—A variety of the English Elm, with the leaves edged with a clear yellow. Very unique. $1.00 to $2.00. Horse Chestnut—WHITE FLOWERING—Large, round, dense-headed tree, dark green foliage, large spikes of showy white and red flowers in June. 75 cents to $1.00. PINK FLOWERING—Similar to above, with pink flowers. Suitable for street trees, or for parks. One of the handsomest of ornamental trees. $1.00 to $2.00. Cut-LEAVED (Laciniata)—A curious variety, with delicate fern-like foliage. $1.50. Judas Tree, or ‘‘Red Bud’’—AmMERICAN (Cercis Canadensis)—A very ornamental, small tree, which, in the early Spring, before the leaves appear, is covered with delicate pink flowers. $1.00. Keelreuteria (Xelreuteria paniculata)—A pretty, small tree, with showy, yellow flowers, in August. Its leaves assume a fine yellow color in the Fall. $1.00. Larch—EvuRopPEAN (Zuvopea)—An elegant pyramidal growing tree, with- delicate, soft foliage, and small, drooping branches. 50 cents to $1.00. GOLDEN (Kaempferiz)—A new variety ; foliage light green, changing to yellow. $1.00. Locust—YELLOW (Robinia pseud-acacia)—A well known ornamental tree, with fragrant, white, or pinkish white, pea-shaped blossoms in June. $1.00. Linden—AMERICAN ; BasswooD (7%/za Americana)—-A fine native tree, with large leaves and fragrant flowers. 75 cents to $2.00. EUROPEAN (Zuropea)—A regular pyramidal grower, with large leaves and fragrant flowers. $1.00 to $2.c0. FERN-LEAVED (Laciziata)—A curious and beautiful variety, with cut leaves. $1.50. Magnolia—CucuMBER (Acuminata)—This is a strong growing tree, with large leaves ; its flowers bluish, and sometimes white, with yellowish tint. $1.00. CHINESE (Magnolia conspicua)—A handsome, small-sized tree; produces snowy white flowers before the appearance of the leaves. $2.00 to $3.00 GLAUCUS, OR SWAMP (G/auca)—A small tree with fragrant white flowers. $1.00. LENNEI—This is a new variety of great merit ; foliage large, rich and glossy ; flowers dark purple. $2.00 to $3.00. SOULANGEANA—A hybrid between Magwolia Conspicua and M. Purpurea, closely resembling the latter in habit of growth and foliage. Flowers white and purple. One of the best. $2.00 to $3.00. > Magnolia—SuHowy-FLowERED (JV. sfeciosa)—The tree is similar to the Soulangeana in form, and it resembles that variety also in its leaves, but the flowers are not so large nor so deeply colored, but showy and very fragrant. $2.00 to $3.00. UMBRELLA (77zZetela)—Has very large leaves, with beautiful white flowers. $1.00. Maple—Asu-LEAVED (Veguzda)—A fine tree, suited for avenues. Has handsome pin- nated foliage of light green hue ; very distinct. 50 cents to $1.50. ENGLISH (Campestris)—A dwarfish-growing tree, of compact, roundish habit; retains its foliage until late in the fall. $1.00 to $2.00. GoLDEN—A fine variety ; compact head of golden-tinted foliage. $2.00. Norway—Large, glossy foliage ; very fine for lawns and avenues. $1.00 to $2.00. PuURPLE-LEAVED—A variety of the Sycamore, with the under surfaces of the leaves a purplish-red color ; very distinct. $1.00. RED COLCHICUM (Colchicum rubrum)—A rare and very fine variety, with leaves like those of the Sweet Gum. It makes two growths in a year, the latter in the month of June; takes a bright red color, giving to the tree a very beautiful ap” pearance. $1.00 to $2.00. Sucar (Saccharinum)—A noble, upright tree, excellent for shade, and valuable for its wood and for the production of sugar, but of slow growth. 50 cents to $2.00. SILVER-LEAVED (Dasycarpum)—One of the most ornamental of the species; the under surface of the leaves a soft white. Itis exceedingly rapid in its srowth, often making shoots six feet long in a season; valuable as a street tree. 50 cents to $1.50. k SYCAMORE (Pseudoplatanus)—A vigorous tree, with rich, dark foliage and ash-gray bark; very desirable. 75 cents to $1.50. WieErs Cut-LEAVED SILVER—A beautiful, gracefully drooping tree with deep serra- ted foliage which renders it peculiar and attractive. This is a very popular and new variety. $1.50 to $2.50. Peach (Amygdalus)—Purple, or blood-leaved. Deep purple foliage changing to green later in the season. A rapid grower and desirable variety. 50 cents. Poplar—LoMBARDY—A very erect, upright, rapid grower. 75 cents. SILVER-LEAVED; ABELE (FPopulas alba)—A tree of remarkably rapid growth. It retains its foliage long after the leaves of other trees. 50 cents to $1.00. BALSAM OR BALM OF GILEAD (Saé/samzfera)—Luxuriant tree, with large, glossy foliage. 75 cents to $I. 50. Sweet Gum (Liguidamber stryraciflua)—A round-headed tree with star-like glossy leaves ; very ornamental. 75 cents. Sophora—JAPAN (Sophora Faponica)—A beautiful tree, with fine, pinnate, dark green foliage, and white, pea-blossom shaped flowers. $1.00. Sumac—Cut-LeaveD (Rhus glabra laciniata)—A variety of the Common Sumac, with its leaves deeply cut and divided; “resembles a Tree Fern.” New. $1.00. Tulip ST ree—WuiITEwooD (Liriodendron Tulipifera)—A magnificent native tree, with glossy foliage, and fiddle-shaped leaves; has tulip-like flowers and belongs to the family of Magnolias. _ 1.00. Thorns—DousLE WHITE—Small double white flowers. $1.00. PINK FLOWERING (osea)—Double flowers ; fragrant. $1.00. DoUBLE ROSE FLOWERING (Oxyacantha flore rosea pleno)—Has beautiful rose-cok - ored blossoms. $1.2 White Fringe Tree (Chioanthus Virginica)—Handsome foliage and fine spikes of deli- cate white flowers. Beautiful for the Jawn. $1.00. Le Be La — Fs ~4 CATALOGUE. , os Y% RS ye 4 A Ne = LS Nd AS Walnut—Buack (Fuglans nigra)—A vigorous, handsome, rapid-growing tree, with large pinnate leaves. Very suitable for large grounds and parks, and particularly valuable for its timber. $1.00. BUTTERNUT (American cinera)-—-A strong growing tree; well known for its fruit. $1.00. Hickory (Americana tomentosa)—The well known American Hickory Nut. $1.00. Willow—NerEw AMERICAN—A very graceful slender-branched tree, more dwarfish in its habit than the common Weeping Willow; grafted 5 to 7 feet high on straight, smooth stems. - $1.00. RosEMARY—A handsome silver foliage tree, worked the same as Ad/marnock. $1.00. GOLDEN-BARKED (V7tel/ina)—Its branches are beautiful yellow, and make it there fore very ornamental. $1.00. ; Yellow Wood—VirciLia (Cladrastis tinctoria), formerly VIRGILIA LUTEA—Very de- sirable for a single lawn tree; produces panicles one foot or more in length, of delicately fragrant, cream-white flowers. $1.00 to $1.50. DECIDUOUS WEEPING TREES. Ash—EvuRopPEAN (Acuparia pendula)—A beautiful tree, with fine drooping branches, which bear red fruit like the upright variety; one of the best of its class. 75 cents to $1.50. GOLDEN BARKED (Azvea)—A rapid growing variety ; bark looking yellow, like gold, in the winter. $1.50. VARIEGATED WEEPING (Sorbus aucuparia pendula variegata)—This variety is similar to the last, only its leaves are curiously blotched with white. $1.50. WEEPING (excelsior pendula)—A remarkable variety, with very striking pendulous branches. $1.00 to $2.00. Almond—WEEPING (Communis pendula)—A variety of the Almond grafted on stems 4 to 6 feet high ; very weeping. $1.50. Beech— WEEPING (Fagus sylvatica pendula)—A rare and ornamental tree; branches gracefully drooping; foliage clean and light ; well adapted for small places and cemeteries. $2.00. Birch—Cut-LEAVED, WEEPING—A beautiful tree, with slender, drooping branches and delicately cut, glossy leaves. One of the finest for ornamental purposes. $1.00 to $2.00. ELEGANT WEEPING (Betula alba elegans pendula)—A very beautiful new sort, with branches very drooping; light airy foliage ; one of the most desirable of weep- ing trees. $1.00 to $3.00. Younc’s WEEPING—A handsome weeping tree, with shoots as pendulous as the Kilmarnock Willow. A very desirable ornamental variety. $2.00. Cherry—LarGrE WrEPING—An imported variety, with drooping branches and black fruit. 75 cents. DwarF WEEPING (Pumila pendula)—This makes a beautiful round-headed, drooping tree; very ornamental. $1.00. EVER-FLOWERING (Semper florens)—Rich foliage; vigorous grower; bearing fruit and flowers allsummer. $1.50. Elm—CamPERDOWN—Very distinct from the common weeping variety, being more ° pendulous; it forms a fine head. $2.00 to $3.00. Honey Locust—Bujors (Bwoti pendula)—A new variety, with graceful and droop- ing branches ; very distinct and fine. 2.00. mas B HEA eae : Bas FLOWER. R CATALOGUE > a re, } Larch—WEEPING (Pendula)—A variety of the European, with fine drooping branches ; hard to transplant. $2.00. Laburnum—WEEPING (Penduia)—Has long, falling branches reaching the ground, with long clusters of yellow flowers. $1.00 to $2.00. Linden—EvuROPEAN WEEPING—A fine, spreading, weeping tree, with large, beautiful foliage. $1.50. Poplar—WEEPING (Populus pendula)—A remarkably fine weeping tree, branches gracefully drooping, leaves large, green and shining. $1.00. Thorn—PyYRACANTHA-LEAVED WEEPING (Pyracanthifolia pendula)—A drooping va- riety with small, bright green, glossy foliage. $1.25. VARIEGATED WEEPING (Variegata pendula)—A variety with fine variegated foliage and drooping habit. $1.25. Willow—ComMon WEEPING (Badylonica)—The common, well know variety ; very free grower, requiring a larger space than either of the other willows. 50 cents to $1.00. AMERICAN NEW WEEPING (Americana pendula)—Has long, slender, pendulous branches ; exceedingly hardy, and is one of the most beautiful and graceful trees in cultivation ; grows freely and transplants well. $1.00 to $1.50. KILMARNOCK (Cafrea fpendula)—Another beautiful weeping tree, of rich, dark foliage; very hardy, with branches very pendulous ; exceedingly distinct; one of the best. $1.00 to $2.00. ORNAMENTAL EVERGREEN TREES. Arbor Vite2—AMERICAN (Occédentalis)—Grows vigorously, with flat, light green foliage; excellent for screens and hedges. 25 cents to $1.00. Hovey’s GOLDEN—Very hardy, fan-shaped foliage, compact and desirable. $1.00. SIBERIAN—Very hardy; retains its color during our hard winters. Very compact and upright; good for specimen lawn trees, as also for screens or hedges. 75 cents to $1.00. Cedar—JApan (Cryptomeria japonica)—A graceful tree; drooping habit and delicate, light green foliage; requires protection in this latitute. 75 cents to $2.00. Cyprus—Lawson’s (Cupressus Lawsoniana)—One of the most beautiful of all the new evergreens ; not quite hardy here. $1.00 to $2.00. Firs—BatsAM (Salsamea)—A very erect, regular, pyramidal tree, with dark green, sombre foliage ; vigorous grower. 25 cents to $1.00. NORDMANN’S (Vordmanniana)—A very erect and handsome tree; the foliage is the finest of all the Firs. Quite hardy. {.00 to $2.00. Juniper—ENGLISH—A very handsome, small, compact tree. 75 cents to $1.00. IRISH—A very tapering, beautiful little tree. 75 cents to $1.00. SWEDISH—A small sized pyramidal tree, with bluish green foliage; very hardy and ornamental. 50 cents to $1.00. , Pines—AUSTRIAN (Austriaca)—Black Pine; a hardy, robust spreading tree; leaves long and dark green, buds large and gray; grows rapidly and is quite distinct. $1.00 to $2.00. ScotcH (Sylvestris)—A fine, robust, rapid-growing tree, wich succeeds well in this country ; leaves of a silvery green. 1.00 to $2.00. WHITE, OR WEYMOUTH (S¢vobus)—A rapid-growing native Pine, with light green foliage. $1.00. 5. FRUIT FELOWER CATALOC Retinispora—GoLDEN (2. Pisifera plumosa aurea)—In this variety, the tips of the branches are of a bright golden hue, very marked and pretty. $1.00 to $2.00. Spruce—AMERICAN WHITE (A/éa)—A rapid-growing tree, with silvery green foliage. 25 cents to $1.00. HEMLOCK (Cazadensis)—When finely grown, almost the handsomest Evergreen, with delicate and dark glossy foliage and drooping branches. 25 cents to $1.00. Norway (£xcelsa)—A lofty, elegant tree, with drooping branches when it attains a medium height. 50 cents to $2.00. Yew—Go.Lp STRIPED (Ziegantissima)—A beautiful variegated variety, with silvery striped foliage, changing to straw color. 25 cents to $1.00. PLANTS FOR HEDGES, SCREENS AND SHELTERS. Arbor Vitze—AMERICAN is plant is by far the finest of all Evergreens for screens. It is very hardy, and easily transplanted—few or no plants ever failing if prop- erly treated specimens are obtained. 1 foot high, $5.00 per 100; 2 feet high $7.50 per Ioc. Cedar—ReEp—In this Evergreen we have another very good subject for hedges ; it will form a dense screen; is easily trimmed into any desired shape, and bears shear- ing well. 1 foot high, transplanted, $15.00 per Ioo. Hemlock—Extremely fine and rich-colored when once started. 1 to 2 feet high, $10.00 per 100. Honey Locust, or Three-Thorned Acacia (Gleditschia triacanthos)—One of the best plants for a strong and beautiful hedge. $5.00 per 100; $20.00 per I000. Japan Quince (Pyrus japonica)—A plant of low, prickly growth, which with care forms a most beautiful and impenetrable hedge. In the Spring, when covered with its showy crimson flowers, it is a very ornamental object. 2 years old, transplanted, $20.00 per 100. Norway Spruce—Forms a beautiful and desirable screen, or shelter, where a rapid and high growth are required ; as for sheltering from cold winds, planting on the borders of grounds or plantations of fruit trees, etc. 1 foot high, $10.00 per 100; 2 feet high, $20.00 per 100. Osage Orange—A well known plant, extensively used at the West; forms in three years a perfectly impenetrable hedge. Leaves very dark green and shining. I year old, $2.00 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. Privet—HaLr EVERGREEN—An old hedge plant, with small, handsome foliage; bears the shears well, and forms a perfect wall of verdure. 1 year, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 2 years, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. & ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. DECIDUOUS SHRUBS. Acacia—ROsE oR Moss (A/7sfida rosea)—An irregular shrub, with elegant rose-colored flowers ; blooms in July and at intervals through the season. $1.00. Angelica—JAPAN (¥aponica)—A singular, erect growing shrub, with large leaves and spikes of white flowers in September. 75 cents to $1.90. Amelanchier—ALPINE (4/p7mus)—Very neat and dwarf growing shrub, with glossy leaves and white flowers, succeeded by small purple berries. 50 cents. TSE FLOWER CATALOGUE EK Zz SSS SS FH ~7 Almond—DovusBLE RosE FLoWERING (Wana flore pleno)—Covered with beautiful double rose-colored flowers in May. 50 cents. DOUBLE WHITE FLOWERING (Wana fore albo)—Similar to the above, with double white flowers. 50 cents. Althea, or Rose of Sharon—DovusLEe WHITE FLOWERING (Flore alba fleno)—Hand- some flowers with deep purple center. 50 cents. DOUBLE BLUE FLOWERING (Flore coerulea pleno)—Semi-double. 50 cents. P#ONIA FLOWERING (feonzflora)—Dark purple flowers; distinct; one of the best. 50 cents. SHOWY FLOWERED (Eiegantissima)—Very showy, rose and purple flowers. 50 cents. DOUBLE VARIEGATED FLOWERING (Flore variegata pleno)—Similar to the Double White. 50 cents. Berberry—PuRPUREA (Purfle-leaved Berberry)—A shrub of 3 to 5 feet, with violet purple foliage and fruit. 50 cents. Box (fuxus)\—The species and varieties of the Tree Box are beautiful lawn shrubs, or small trees, well adapted to small places. They flourish best when partially shaded. 50 cents to $1.00. Calycanthus—SWEET-sCENTED SHRUB; ALLSPICE (Calycanthus Florida)—The young wood has a strong aromatic odor ; the chocolate-colored blossoms are delight- fully fragrant; blooms at intervals during the Summer. 50 cents. Cotoneaster (Cotonecaster)—The Cotoneasters are beautiful shrubs, with soft, smooth leaves, producing white flowers in. June, and red berries in Autumn. 75 cents. Colutea Arborescens—BLADDER SENNA (77ee Colutea)—Large shrub, with small delicate foliage and yellow flowers in June. Reddish pods or bladders. 75 cents. Cytisis—GoLDEN CHAIN (ZLaéurnum)—A dwari spreading shrub, with yellow flowers and quite pretty. 50 cents. ENGLISH (Zaburnum)—A beautiful tree, resembling the preceding, with smooth, shining foliage. $1.00. ; ScotcH (A/finus)—Similar to the English, with larger foliage. $1.00. PURPLE FLOWERING (Purfureis)—A superb dwarf shrub, with slender branches; covered with numerous purplish flowers. $1.00. Corchorus, or Japan Globe Flower—Japan (fufonica)—A slender, green-branched shrub, with globular yellow flowers. 50 cents. SILVER VARIEGATED LEAVED (Japonica argentex variegata)—A new variety from Japan, with white edged leaves; slender grower. $1.00. Cornus Sanguinea—RED BRANCHED DocwoopD—Blood red bark in Winter. Very ornamental white flowers. 50 cents. WHITE FLOWE: ING (Florida)—Has large, showy, white blossoms in the early Spring; very ornamental. 50 cents. LARGE LEAVED VARIEGATED (JVascula variegata)—This has larger leaves, and keeps its foliage better in the hot sun than most of the variegated leaved plants. One of the best. $1.00. Cydonica, Japan Quince—JAPAN SCARLET (Cydonia, or Pyrus Faponica)—A fine hardy shrub, bearing very early in the Spring a great profusion of large, hand- some, bright scarlet flowers; very showy and desirable. Makes fine hedges. 25 to 50 cents. DouBLE RED FLOWERING—A variety of the Scarlet, having semi-double flowers. 50 cents. ed By ne ape Ce UIT r Sg FLOWER CATAL CATALOGUE i s : FR SEBS WK eS OS i Cydonica, Japan Quince—RosE-COLORED (Fagonica rosea)—A variety of freer growth than the last ; flowers rose-colored and blush. 50 cents. WHITE FLOWERING (Fafonica albo plena)—A beautiful Cee: with white and blush flowers. 50 cents. Crategus, Hawthorns—(See Deciduous Trees.) Currant—Gorpon’s (Gordonii)—Perfectly hardy, with yellow flowers of nankin shade ; makes a beautiful effect. 50 cents. DouBLE CRIMSON FLOWERING (Sanguinea flore pleno)—A variety of the above, with superb double red flowers. One of the best. 50 cents. CRIMSON FLOWERING (Sanguinea)—Beautiful crimson red flowers; most brilliant. 50 cents. Daphne—GarLanpD (Czeorum)—A dwarf shrub, with very fragrant rose-colored flow- ers. Evergreen foliage. $1.00. VARIEGATED-LEAVED (Cuxeorum elegans)—A variety of the preceding, with variegated evergreen foliage. $1.00. PINK FLOWERING (Mezerium atropurpureum)—Blooms very early in Spring ; flow- ers reddish or pink, and bright scarlet berries. 50 cents. WHITE FLOWERING (JZezeritum album)—Similar in growth to the above, with white flowers, and yellowish red berries in Autumn. 75 cents. Deutzia—CRENATE-LEAVED (Crenata)—A very strong-growing and profuse flowering variety. 35 cents. DoUBLE-FLOWERING (Crenata flore pleno)—One of the most beautiful shrubs in cul- tivation. Flowers double, pure white ; the edge on the under side of each petal is slightly and delicately tinged with pink. Very beautiful and hardy. 50 cents. SLENDER BRANCHED (Gracd/zs)—One of the most delightful shrubs ; its pure white flowers are produced in the greatest abundance ; it is also suitable for pot cul- ture ; blooms freely in a low temperature. 35 to 50 cents. Evergreen Thorn—BuRNING BUSH (/Pyracantha)—A low, bushy plant, retaining its foliage all winter; flowers white in May. Fruit scarlet, hanging a long time on the plant; makes a very fine ornamental hedge. 50 cents. ~ YELLOW FRUITED (/ructulutea)—Similar to the preceding; yellow berries. 50 cents. Euonymus—STRAWBERRY TREE (Zuonymus Europeus) —A very ornamental and showy shrub, whose chief beauty consists in its brilliant, rose-colored berries, which hang in clusters from the branches until mid-winter. 50 cents. WHITE FRUITED (Zuropeus fructu)—A handsome variety, with white fruit. 50 cents. Elder (Sambucus)—A well known, very pretty and showy shrub, which blossoms in the Spring, and afterwards is covered with handsome berries. 50 cents. Forsythia—GoLpDEN BELL (forsythia viridissima)—A very singular, and quite orna- mental shrub. Its branches, in the early Spring, before the leaves appear, are covered with bright golden yellow pendulous flowers. 50 cents. ForTUNII—A new and distinct variety, with golden yellow flowers and deep green foliage. 50 cents. SLENDER BRANCHED (Szsfensa)—Has long, vine-like branches and pretty foliage; yellow flowers produced freely in April. 50 cents. Fringe Tree—PurpPLE ; VENETIAN SUMAC; SMOKE TREE, &C., (Rus cotinus)—An elegant and ornamental large shrub, with curious, hair-like flowers, which, being of a pinkish brown color, give it the names “ Purple Fringe” and ‘Smoke Tree.”’ The blossoms are in July, sometimes literally covering the tree, and remaining all Summer. 50 cents to $1.00. Fe a b= Pe ere BENT : Te 5-6 CATAl yas Fringe Tree—CuT-LEAVED (Lacznzata)—Leaves of immense size, of a light green color, deeply cut and drooping gracefully from the branches; one of the most beautiful acquisitions we have had for years; will undoubtedly be admired by every lover of plants. $1.00 to $2.00. : : Gold Dust Tree—JApaAn (afonica)—A conspicuous shrub, with bright green foliage, mottled with golden yellow spots. $1.00. STRIPED-LEAVED (Japonica /atimaculata)\—Has both wood and foliage distinctly marked ; very handsome and beautiful. $1.00. z Holly—A well known evergreen shrub, with large, prickly leaves, dark green, some- what resembling those of the Oak in form. 50 cents. EUROPEAN (L/ex aguzfolium)—Tender in the Northern States. $1.00. Halesia—FouR-WINGED-FRUITED ; SILVER BELL (Ha/esia tetraptera)—Produces in the Spring very pretty white, bell-shaped and drooping flowers, somewhat resembling those of the Fuchsia. $1.00. Hypericum—LaArRGE-FLOWERED ; ST. JOHN’s Wort, (Ayfericum calycinum)—A shrub of low, spreading habit, luxuriant and vigorous growth; suitable for covering rocks, or hiding unseemly places. 50 cents. Hydrangea— LARGE-CLUSTERED (Paziculata grandifiora)—A fine, large shrub, bearing large, showy panicles of white flowers in the greatest profusion. It is quite hardy, and is altogether a most admirable shrub for planting singly on the lawn or in the margin of masses. 50 cents to $1.00 each. OrTaksaA—A beautiful, free-flowering shrub, flowering when plants are very small, _ large panicles of rosy carmine flowers. 50 cents. JAPONICA VARIEGATA—Leaves deep green, beautifully marked with pure white. 50 cents. Tuomas Hocc—New, hardy plant of great merit. Immense heads of pure white flowers; one of the most valuable plants of recent introduction. 50 cents to $1.00. Honeysuckle Upright—WHITE TARTARIAN (TZurtarica alba)—Bears a profusion of delicate white flowers. 35 to 50 cents. RED TARTARIAN—(Zartarica rosea)—Has beautiful rose or pink-colored flowers. 35 to 50 cents. LEDEBOUR’S (Ledebourii)—A distinct variety from California, with red and yellow flowers. 35 to 50 cents. FraGRans (Fragrantissima)—A very fragrant, fall-flowering variety, with yellowish white flowers. 35 to 50 cents. Indigo Shrub—Suruspsy (Fvuticosa)—A fine shrub, with spikes of dark violet flowers. 50 cents to $1.00. Mahonia—HIoLiy-LEAVED ASHBERRY (Mahonia aguifolia)—A handsome Evergreen shrub, somewhat resembling the Holly. The leaves are large, and of beautiful shape; yellow flowering. 50 cents. Pavia Macrostachya—DwarFr WHITE Horse CHESTNUT—A low spreading shrub, with large spikes of white flowers. 75 cents. Pea-Tree (Caragana gracilis)—An elegant and graceful shrub, with abusing branches -and yellow leaves. 50 cents. Privet—Common (Ligustrum vulgare)—Has delicate foliage, pretty white flowers, and bunches of black berries ; in warmer climates it is an evergreen; the leaves hang on very late. A valuable hedge plant. 25 cents. Se Ye Ce Ba Nes a eo Pzony—TREE (Paonia arborea)—The varieties of this shrub are extremely showy and very ornamental, flowering most profusely. There are many varieties of the hard-wooded Peony which are of the highest excellence. The shrub attains a height of some four feet, and is clothed with large leaves, variously lobed and cut. It produces in the Spring enormous double or semi-double flowers, similar in general appearance to those of the Herbaceous Peony. Very desirable for a single lawn-plant. Very hardy. $1.00 each. Prunus (Prunus trilobata)—An important addition to our hardy shrubs. Flowers resemble somewhat those of the Flowering Almond ; semi-double, of a delicate pink color, and an inch or more in diameter, and closely set on long, slender branches. 75 cents to $1.00. CHINESE WHITE (Sz7ezszs albo)—A genus of the Almond, with double white flowers ; a beautiful dwarf grower. 50 cents to $1.00. Rhododendron—RosEBay—We have a variety of these most magnificent, evergreen flowering shrubs. $1.00 and upwards. Sheep Laurel—Ka mia (Latifolia)—A native of the Eastern States; has rich, shining foliage, and beautiful pink and white blossoms. 50 cents. Swamp Pink—AzaLia (Pontica)—Yellow, and different shades. A hardy and beau- tiful shrub; blooming in May. 50 cents to $1.50. Snow Berry, or Snow Drop—StT. PETER’s Wort (Symphoricarpus racemosus)—A well known, very hardy shrub; delicate leaves and branches ; small pink flowers and beautiful clusters of snow-white berries, which hang upon the bush nearly all Winter. 35 cents. Snow Ball (Viburnum opulus)—An old favorite and well known shrub; very showy and vigorous ; bears large, globular clusters of white flowers, which are very showy. 50 cents to $1.00, Syringa—EuUROPEAN FRAGRANT, OR “ MocK ORANGE” (Philadelphus coronarius)—A well known, hardy shrub, with showy white flowers, which are fragrant. 50 cents. Syringa, Lilac—Vircinat (Vidgaris viriginalis)—Pure white flowers. 35 to 50 cents. Emop’s (Zmodi)—Broad, deep green foliage, with delicate purplish flowers. 50 cents. ROTHOMAGENSIS RUBRA—Distinct, fine red flowers. 50 cents. WHITE FRINGE-LEAVED (Yoszkaea)—A fine, distinct variety, resembling fringe in foliage; flowers purple. 35 to 50 cents. CHARLES THE X. (Rubra major)—A strong grower; large, shiny leaves; flowers reddish purple. 50 cents. PERSIAN WHITE (fersica alba)—Slender growth; fine, beautiful white flowers. so cents. PERSIAN PURPLE (fersica rubra)—Foliage small ; flowers bright purple. 50 cents. Spirea—BiLuarv’s (S. Bil/ardii)—Flowers bright red color; blossoms nearly all Summer. 35 cents. CHINESE (5S. szzensis)—Light green foliage ; very profuse bloomer ; flowers white in spikes. July and August. 35 vents. EXCELLENT (Z£ximia)—Flowers bright rose color ; beautiful. 50 cents. ForTuNneE’s (S. Callosa)—One of the most desirable ; has distinct, bronzy foliage ; light pink flowers, produced in large panicles, and blossoms nearly all Summer. 35 cents. FORTUNE’S WHITE (5S. Callosa alba)—A new dwarf variety, with white flowers. Very pretty and desirable: 50 cents. Dy Spirea—GoLDEN (S. azzvea)—A new variety, with broad, gooseberry-shaped leaves, which are peculiarly streaked with yellow. Contrasts very finely with the purple-leaved shrubs. © 50 cents. LANCE-LEAVED (Lazceolata)—Leaves narrow, and pointed flowers, in white clusters. 35 cents. PLUM-LEAVED (Prunifolia fr. pl.)—A double flowering variety, with small, double white blossoms, which entirely cover the stem and appear before the leaves; it is often called the Bridal Wreath. 35 cents. REEVES’ (S. Reeveszz ft. pl.)—Flowers white, double, very beautiful. 35 cents. Snow Batu LEAVED (Ofzdifoliaz)—Foliage resembles the Szow Ball. 50 cents. THUNBERG’S (S. Zhunbergit)—A pretty, small, white-flowering sort, with small, nar- row foliage ; profuse flowering. 35 cents. Tamarix—AFRICAN (A/frécana)—Foliage glossy sea-green, with delicate pink flowers. 50 cents. FRENCH (7? ga//ica)—Biossoms later in the season than the last. 50 cents. Weigelia—AGREEABLE (Amabilis)—One of the finest plants in the Spring; very hardy and rapid grower ; flowers very beautiful ; worthy a place in any collec- tion. 35 cents. RosrEA—A fine variety, bearing beautiful and showy rose-colored flowers in May ; hardy and easy of cultivation ; should be in every collection. 35 to 50 cents. WHITE FLOWERING (A/éa)—Resembles the Ammadzlzs, with white flowers. 50 cents. DeEsBolsiI—This is an exceedingly fine variety; it is of a robust habit, and produces an immense number of very dark, rose-colored flowers. 50 cents. IsOLINE—A beautiful variety; flowers nearly white, with a yellowish throat; turns slightly pink later in the season. 50 cents. YELLOW FLOWERING (Zzfea)—A handsome spreading, native shrub, with yellow flowers. 50 cents. VARIEGATA-LEAVED (folds variegata)—A very desirable shrub; leaves bordered with yellowish white ; flowers bright pink. 50 cents. Hor:ENnsis NivEA—Pure white; beautiful. 50 cents. Yucca Filamentosa—Apam’s NEEDLE—Strong, spike-like foliage, with creamy white flowers, produced on an upright stem, in a pyramidal form; very beautiful ; evergreen. 50 cents to $1.00. VARIEGATED-LEAVED (Filamentosa variegata). $2.00. CLIMBING AND TRAILING VINES. Akebia Quinata—A beautiful, hardy evergreen climber, attaining a height of about 20 feet; flowers chocolate, very fragrant. 50 cents. Ampelopsis—VIRGINIA CREEPER, OR AMERICAN Ivy, OR WOODBINE (Amfelopsis hederacea)—A vine of rapid growth, with large, luxuriant foliage, which in the Autumn assumes the most gorgeous crimson and purple coloring. 25 to 50 cents. VEITCHES (Vetchtii)—A miniature-foliaged Virginian Creeper, which clings to any building with the tenacity of the strongest Ivy. It is of exceeding rapid growth, and from earliest Spring it produces its beautiful purple-tinted leaves so thickly as to form the most perfect coating wherever itis planted; the young shoots being quite purple. 50 cents to $1.00. Aristolochia~DuTCHMAN’S PIPE (.Szfho)—A magnificent hardy vine of rapid growth, with very large heart-shaped leaves and brownish flowers, resembling in shape a miniature pipe ; splendid for archways or verandas. 50 to 75 cents. he SY 2) =m ya un oe FLOWER CATALOGUE ask S72 BS SEK {LE EE ESE Clematis, or Virgin’s Bower—The Clematis are very elegant and slender branched shrubs of rapid growth, pretty flowers of various colors, white, blue, purple and two colored, and some of them are quite fragrant, especially the famu/a and its varieties. AMERICAN (C. Virginica)—One of the most rapid-growing kinds; covered in August with the greatest profusion of pale white flowers, which are succeeded by brown hairy-like plumes ; very beautiful and unique. 35 cents. DOUBLE FLOWERED (Viticella flore pleno)—Fine, double, dark purple flowers. 50 cents. EUROPEAN SWEET (C. flammu/a)—The flowers of this variety are sweet and very fragrant; requires a slight protection in Winter ; very desirable. 35 cents. HELLENA—Large, beautiful, single white flowers. $1.00. JACKMANN’S (Fackmanii )—A very profuse blooming variety, with flowers from four to six inches in diameter, of an intense violet-purple color ; borne successionally in continuous masses, on the Summer shoots. $1.00. LARGE AZURE FLOWERED (Azurea grandifiora)—Large blue; charming variety, remarkable for the great quantity of flowers it produces. 75 cents. PRINCE OF WALES—Deep violet purple, striped with red. $1.00. SIEBOLD’s BLUE AND WHITE (Lzcolor Sieboldii)—A beautiful, showy variety, with white petals and purple centre. $1.00. SoOPHIA— White and lilac tinged flowers, very large. $1.00. VITICELLA—Purplish red, showy, free bloomer. $1.00. Bitter Sweet (Ce/astrus scandens)—Very vigorous ; deep green foliage, greenish yellow flowers ; in Autumn it has clusters of orange colored berries (which are poison- ous). 50 cents. Bignonia, or Trumpet Flowers (Aignonia radicans)—A very picturesque climbing plant of vigorous growth; leaves pinnate, and the flowers, which are borne in terminal clusters on the ends of the young shoots about midsummer are exceed- ing showy, trumpet-shaped, scarlet on the outside, orange within. 50 cents. LARGE FLOWERED (Gvandifiora)—A Chinese species, very large, orange crimson shaped flowers’ need a slight protection in this latitude. 50 cents. Honeysuckles (ZLomicera)—Honeysuckles are well known and universally admired for their simple beauty and the exquisite perfume of their many colored flowers they thrive best in warm, rich soil. BROWN’S CRIMSON (Coccznea Brownii )—Gay crimson flowers and deep green foliage. 50 cents. CANADIAN (Canxadenis)—A strong grower, with large leaves and handsome straw and pink colored flowers ; very fragrant. 35 cents. COMMON WOODBINE (fericlymena)—A very rapid grower ; flowers red outside, buff within; very showy. 35 to 50 cents. CHINESE TWINING (//exuosa)—Makes a peculiarly slender growth, and has a very distinct foliage, which it retains until mid-winter; blossoms very fragrant. 35 to 50 cents. JAPAN FRAGRANT (ZL. Hallzana)—A new sort, with small white flowers ; very fra- grant. 35 cents. JAPAN GOLDEN-LEAVED (Aurea reticulata)—Beautiful foliage, sprinkled with golden spots. 50 cents. MAGNEVILLEA—Blossoms white and yellow, sid very fragrant. This is an evergreen variety in mild climates. 50 cents. MONTHLY FRAGRANT (Ze/g7ca)—Blooms freely during Summer ; flowers striped and fragrant. 35¢ nts. 4 Honeysuckle—PaL1ipa —Pale flowered; white and straw color; beautiful. 50 cents. SCARLET SUPERB—Has longer leaves and blossoms than the following. 50 cents. SCARLET TRUMPET (Semfervirens)—A strong rapid grower; blooms all Summer; very showy. 35 cents. YELLOW TRUMPET (Aurea)—A well known variety, with yellow trumpet flowers. 35 cents. Ivy—tThe Ivy being an evergreen, not very hardy, and suffering from exposure to the Winter sun, should be planted on the zorth side of buildings or walls. GIANT, OR ENGLISH (/e/2x vulgaris)—A broad-leaved, hardy sort. 35 to 50 cents. IRIsH (Aibernica)—Deep green foliage. 35 to 50 cents. SILVER STRIPEL-LEAVED (folis argenteis)—Has small leaves, very distinctly striped or variegated. 35 to 50 cents. Jasmine—WHITE FLOWERING (Offcivale)—A fragrant, beautiful shrub. 50 cents. YELLOW FLOWERING (Vudiflorum)—A beautiful variety, with a profusion of bright yellow flowers; very fragrant. 50 cents. Periploca Greca, Grecian Silk Vine—A rapid twining shrub, has beautiful foliage, and singular brown flowers; is much admired. 50 cents. Periwinkle, or Running Myrtle—CommMon (J/izor)—A creeping plant, with shining, dark green leaves ; flowers a beautiful light blue ; very hardy. 25 to 35 cents. Wisteria—CHINESE (S77zevsis)—This is one of the most beautiful and attractive run- ners in cultivation, growing to an immense size, and in Spring blooming profusely in long bunches of lavender blue, pea-blossom shaped flowers. Excellent for city planting. 50 cents to $2.00 each. MAGNIFICENT (AZagnijica)—F lowers pale lilac, vigorous and perfectly hardy. 50 cents to $I.00. CHINESE WHITE (Szzezsis alba)—This is a beautiful variety, producing Acwers simi- lar to the above variety in size, but pure white in color, forming a beautiful con- trast with the blue when trained together. $1.00 to $2.00. ROSES. HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. PRICE, 35 TO 50 CENTS EACH ; $3.00 TO $5.00 PER DOZEN. Alexandrine Bachmeteff—Fine prilliant red; large and beautiful. Anna de Diesbach—Bright, transparent rose ; large and showy ; deeply cupped. Augustie Mie—Very large and clear waxy rose; finely cupped. Baron de Rothschild—Large flower; deep, brilliant rose color, extra. Baron Provost—One of the finest of this class; deep rose, large, free bloomer. Caroline de Sansal—Pale flesh color, shaded blush ; deep centre. Comtesse de Chabrillant—Pink; beautiful; cupped ; large and full. Duchesse de Morny—Clear bright rose, silvery under petals ; large, imbricated. «¢ de Nemours—Pale rose ; full and double. *« of Norfolk—Rich, rosy carmine, with scarlet shade ; very double. General Jacqueminot—Brilliant crimson ; very large, globular and excellent. se Simpson—Dark rose, violet tint; perfect form ; beautiful. «| Washington—Brilliant dazzling crimson, with bright carmine centre. Genie de Chateaubriand—Dark, velvety purple; very large and full. John Hopper—Fine rosy crimson; back of petals fine lilac; large and full. Asa DS psd-— BZ eer oS Sy a bee Joasine Hanet—Reddish purple ; blooms in clusters. Jules Margottin—Brilliant carmine; imbricated; large, and blooms freely. La France—Silver white; back of petals rose ; large, full and of good form. La Reine—Brilliant glossy rose ; very large; finely cupped and beautiful. L’Enfant du Mont Carmel—Deep lilac red; very large and perfect. Leon des Combats—Deep velvety crimson ; large, full, free blooming. Louis van Houtte—Rosy carmine, shaded with scarlet; large, fu.l, good form. Madame de Trotter—Bright red; double and fine. a Laffay—Deep, brilliant rose; perfect form, one of the best. a Louis Carique—Brilliant rosy carmine ; full ; superb. x Victor Verdier—Vivid carmine; large, full, and very fine shape. cf William Paul—Clear, reddish violet, with crimson ; large and full. Marquis de Boccella—Delicate blush, changing to white ; perfect form. Marshal Vaillant—Deep red, with purple shade; blooms in clusters; very fine. Maurice Bernardin—Clear vermillion; imbricated, large; blooms in clusters. Mrs. Elliott—Bright rosy crimson; large and fine. Panache D’Orleans—Blush, striped with rose and purple; large and showy. Pzonie—Clear, cherry red; brilliant ; good grower ; free bloomer. Pius the Ninth—Deep crimson ; very large and fine. Portland Blanche—Pure white ; very large, fine and full; one of the best. President Lincoln—Bright cherry crimson ; large flowers. Prince Albert—Velvety purple ; very large; free bloomer. Prince Camille de Rohan—Rich velvet maroon, shaded to deep red; large. Queen Victoria—Rosy pink, edged with pale blush; large and fine. Souvenir de la Reine d’Angleterre—Cherry red, violet tint; large and fine. Souvenir de la Reine des Belges—Rich, brilliant carmine; large and distinct. Sydonie—Bright rose color ; very large and distinct; constant bloomer. Triomphe de 1’Exposition—Rich crimson red; double and very large. Victor Verdier—Fine cherry rose, shaded with carmine ; large, full and fine. William Griffith—Rosy lilac; cupped and perfect form; very handsome. William Jesse—Rosy crimson; large and full. Yolande d’Aragon—Rosy pink; large and fine ; profuse bloomer. MOSS ROSES. PRICE, 50 CENTS EACH, $5.00 PER DOZEN. Alice Leroy—Pale lilac ; large. Comtesse de Murinais—Pure white; fine. Cristata—Distinct rose ; fine, curiously crested buds. Glorie de Mosses—Pale rose ; very large, full and beautiful. Luxembourg—FBrilliant red; very luxuriant. Madame Alboni—Clear bright pink, changing to blush; very mossy; superb. Princesse Adelaide—Fine reddish blush; large and free grower. William Lobb—Carmine, with violet, very handsome. PERPETUAL MOSS ROSES. PRICE, $1.00 EACH, $10.00 PER DOZEN. Alfred de Dalmas—Rose, edges rosy white ; blooming in clusters ; double. Blanche Perpetual—Pure white ; blooming in clusters. Madame Edward Ory—Brilliant carmine; full and very showy. Salet—Bright rose color; blooming freely in clusters ; one of the best. caVse Sf) pK pee R CATALOGUE J.T.WELLS, FRUIT" SE EN ESS z SUMMER ROSES, PRICE, 35 CENTS EACH, $3.50 PER DOZEN. Aureti—Fine, dark velvety purple; globular; double. ‘Celine—Blush ; large, fine and showy; rapid grower. Charles Duval—Brilliant rose ; finely formed. Globe White—Beautiful white, lemon tinged ; very fine. Great Western—Reddish purple ; large and showy; blooms in clusters. Madame Hardy—Pure white ; perfect form; large and full, 36 Plantier—One of the finest of pure white roses. Multiflora—Carmine, mottled white, fringed ; blooms in clusters. Paul Ricaut—Bright rose, very fine; the most desirable of its class. Violet de Belgique—Violet rosy purple. AUSTRIAN, or YELLOW ROSES. PRICE, 50 CENTS TO $1.00 EACH. Harrison’s Yellow—Semi-double ; yellow. Persian Yellow—Deep golden yellow ; double and very fine. Williams’ Double—Yellow. CLIMBING ROSES. PRICE, 35 TO 50 CENTS EACH, $3.00 TO $5.00 PER DOZEN. Anna Maria—Rosy pink; full and double. Baltimore Belle—Pale blush, nearly white ; very double; the best white. Gem of the Prairie—Carmine crimson, sometimes blotched with white. Greville, or Seven Sisters—Crimson, changing to blush ; in large clusters. King of the Prairie—Fine blush, semi-double ; flowers in large clusters. Mrs. Hovey—Blush, or nearly white. Pride of Washington—Dark rose; very double; distinct. Queen of the Belgians—Pure white ; small. oG es Prairies—Bright rosy red, changing to pink; large and cupped. Russell’s Cottage—Deep rose, changing to blush. TEA ROSES. PRICE, 30 TO 50 CENTS EACH, $3.00 TO $5.00 PER DOZEN. Bon Silene—Flowers purple-carmine ; a valuable variety for winter forcing. Canary—Bright yellow, beautiful; medium size, free bloomer. Devoniensis—Light straw color, with buff centre. es Climbing (New)—Flowers same color as preceding. $1.00 each. Gioire de Dijon—Cream shaded with salmon ; very fine. Hermosa—Light rose; double, and blooms freely ; fine. Isabella Sprunt—Straw color with buff; very fine. La Pactole—Clear yellow, double; medium size, very fine. Louisa Odier—Clear, brilliant light carmine ; full and fine ; hardy. Marechal Niel—Deep yellow ; large, full and globular form ; very fine. Mrs. Bosanquet—Pale flesh color, large and perfect form ; double. Eee FRUIT FLOV BENJI TEe IL =e e EKSS Nipthos—Pale yellow, large and globular ; a splendid rose. Pauline Labonte—Rose, shaded with salmon; double and large. Paxton—Brilliant rosy carmine ; large and full. Souvenir de la Malmaison—Deep blush, with flesh colored centre ; very large. Safrano—Buff, shaded with yellow. Sombreuil— White, shaded with rose ; double and large. Triomphe de Luxembourg—Buff, salmon shaded ; distinct and large. White Tea—Pure white, free bloomer. JAPANESE PLANTS. Japanese Maples—These Maples are among the most charming of the introductions from Japan. They are of dwarf habit, rarely growing over fifteen or twenty feet high, and have proved perfectly hardy during ten of our severest winters. There are many varieties; some with highly colored leaves, from a pure white variega- tion to pink and dark purple, and others with leaves as deeply cut as lace. A mass of them ona lawn is a thing to be remembered, the color of the leaves being constant under the hottest sun. Acer—PoLYMORPHUM—This is the parent of a large-number of the finest varieties. It is very effective, with rather small deeply lobed leaves. The young shoots and foliage have a bright crimson tint, changing to a pleasing green in the Sum- mer and varying tints in the Autumn. $1.50. P. ATROPURPUREUM—A very showy variety with deeply lobed leaves of a claret tint, and keeping its dark color far into the Autumn. $2.00. P. ALBO VARIEGATUM—A variety with deeply cut leaves variegated with white, yel- low and green. $2.00. P. DissEcTUM ATROPURPUREUM-—-This variety is sometimes called Orvatum, and has a most graceful drooping habit. Its red branchlets support very deeply and finely cut leaves of a beautiful rose-color when young, changing to a deep dark and constant purple. $3.00. P. DissECTUM FoLtus RosEo Pictis—A very elegant variety, the most delicately formed of all, with very deeply and finely cut leaves, like lace, of a bright rose and pink variegation. $3.00. P. FoLts RosEo Picris—A most beautifully variegated kind, with the green leaves of the parent spotted with pink and white. $3.00. P. RETICULATUM—A very distinct and beautiful variety, with deeply-lobed leaves of a white ground, covered with a close network of translucent yellowish green. An excellent companion to Sanguineum. $2.50. P. RosEo MARGINATUM—Very distinct in its character, with leaves tipped and edged with rosy pink. $2.00. x: P. SANGUINEUM—A most showy variety of standard excellence not easily surpassed. Its large, deeply lobed leaves have a uniform superb blood red color, which pro- duces a most beautiful effect. $2.50. P. SANGUINEUM VARIEGATUM—Similar to the preceding, except in its leaves, which are variegated with a very light pink. $2.50. JAPONICUM—A distinct type from the Polymorphum, and very rare. It is royal in its character, with large and beautifully scolloped leaves. $5.00. J. AuREuM—Like the preceding in habit and with golden tinted leaves, through which the light shines as through amber. Very rare. $6.00. eee Sy ae bs Ee TLOnER CATALOGUE LPS LE SS CF ¥ Japanese Persimmon, or Date Plum—This is the best fruit of Japan, and has been crossed and recrossed until it is to the Japanese what the apple is tous. It is found in the same varieties of climate as the Wild Persimmon of the Eastern and Southern States, and is equally hardy. It is described as one of the finest fruits in the world, and ranges in weight from eight to twenty ounces. Prof. Asa - Gray says: “ He who has not tasted Kaki (the Japanese Persimmon), has no conception of the capabilities of the Diospyros genus.” The season for the fruit is from October to March, and its varieties may be classed under the following two divisions : 1. Large and round; color rich golden, with flesh *-esembling the pear or apple; juicy, vinous and firm. It should be inclosed a few days ina fight cask to make it perfect. Il. Very large and oblong, like a minie ball ; color of a deeper darker shade than the other, approaching red; flesh soft, sweet, custard-like, and is eaten with aspoon. With cream and sugar, this is said to be one of the most delicious fruits known. It is often dried and prepared like figs for the market, in which form it is very fine, resembling and excelling the date. 2 year old trees $1.00 each. Japanese Magnolia—HaLLeaANa—The most elegant of Magnolias, very distinct and individual in its character, and blooming very young. It forms a round, symmet- rical, middle-sized bush, which is covered in early Spring before any other Mag- nolia, and before its leaves appear, with exquisite semi-double flowers. These flowers resemble the Water-Lily in the translucent whiteness of their many nar- row petals, and surpass all others in delicate, subtle odor. Leaves oval, medium size, of a rich green, appearing late. $2.00. GHENT AZALEAS. PRICE, $1.00 TO $2.00 EACH. ‘ This most beautiful tribe of plants is perfectly hardy, and will thrive in any good garden soil. We have secured the best sorts now grown, either here or in Europe. The richness of their varied colors cannot be surpassed by any other hardy shrub. Their finest effect is obtained by planting in groups. RHODODENDRONS. The Rhododendron is one of the most valuable of our hardy, decorative plants. The leaves are broad, green and glossy, and when planted in groups, or belts, or alone, give a Summer landscape in the midst of Winter. Did it produce no flowers it would be the most desirable hardy plant known for every style of lawn planting; but when June comes, and these masses of rich and glossy green are surmounted by scarlet, pur- ple and white clusters, each cluster large enough for a lady’s bouquet, the display is worthy of any expression of admiration. They bear pruning well, and can be kept down to two feet, or allowed to grow six or eight feet ; as standards, they are particu- larly fine. They require only a good garden soil, which should be dug at least two feet deep, and mixed with some leaf-mould or peat. It is also well to mulch the ground during the Summer, and a protection of leaves and brush during the first Winter will be beneficial. The finest varieties are the Hybrids or Catawbienses, of which we offer the choicest collection. 50 cents to $3.00 each, according to size, form and variety. See page 75. SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND TUBERS. Amaryliis Formosissima, or Jacobea Lily (Sprehelia Formosissima)—This flower is of the most beautiful and rich crimson velvet color. The bulb generally pro- duces two stems, the one after the other, about the end of May, surmounted by a single flower composed of six petals. 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. Canna—A stately species of plants, highly ornamental and effective, producing a rich and oriental effect by their large, broad, massive foliage, which resembles the Banana, growing from three to six feet high, and producing flowers in racemes of crimson, scarlet and buff colors. Good mixed varieties, 25 cents, $2.50 per dozen. Extra fine mixed varieties, 35 cents, $3.50 per dozen; seeds, to and 25 cents per packet. Caladium Esculentum—One of the most beautiful and striking of the Ornamental Foliage Plants either for cultivation in large pots or tubs, or for planting out upon the lawn. When of full size it stands about five feet high, with immense leaves, often measuring four feet in length by two'and a half in breadth; very smooth, of a light-green color, beautifully veined and variegated with dark green. 2 to 50 certs. 3! Dahlias—The Dahlia is well known for its beauty of form and great variety of colors, and occupies a prominent position for flower garden and lawn ornamentation. We have new varieties of great beauty, whose peculiar shades and markings will have a tendency to increase the interest already felt in their cultivation. $3.00 per dozen for dry roots ; $2.00 per dozen for pot plants. Dicentra (Dielytra) Spectabilis—One of our most graceful and beautiful Spring and Summer flowering plants; blooms very early in the Spring ; its delicate sprays. of heart-shaped, red flowers make it the most interesting plant of the season. 25 to 50 cents each; $2.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Ery thrina—(CoraL PLANT)—Flowers large, scarlet crimson, in dense spikes, from one to two feet Jong, and in great abundance. The roots should be lifted in Novem- ber, and stored away like Dahklzas. 50 cents to $1.00 each. French Hybrid Gladiolus—There are no plants that have been introduced for many years which have been received with more favor by lovers of flowers than the Hybrid Gladiolus, always eliciting expressions of admiration wherever seen. The flowers, in spikes of nine to fifteen inches in length, combine the leading colors ; scarlet, rose, white, orange, yellow, etc., with every conceivable shade of marking. Bulbs, to cents to $1.00 each; $1.00 to $6.00 per dozen. Choice mixed varieties, $1.00 per dozen ; $5.00 to $10.00 per I00. 1 He FLOWER CATALOGUE Bes FSS re Ae Hollyhocks (Doudle)—Of this deservedly popular plant we have a fine collection. Almost every shade of color from white to black, from pink to maroon, etc., has been obtained. Large plants, in pots, 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen; seeds, ro and 25 cents per packet. Ismene Calathine—Very strong-growing bulbs with dark-green foliage, belonging to the Amaryllis family. Flowers large ih clusters, pure white, and very fragrant. Large flowering bulbs, 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. Japan Iris (New)—This Iris is a very beautiful class, and is much admired for its peculiar shaped flowers and magnificent colors, being quite distinct from any variety before offered. Beautiful andhardy. 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. Madeira Vine—An excellent climber, with beautiful, thick, glossy, light-greens almost transparent leaves, climbing almost to any desired height. The flowers are small, borne in racemes, and very sweet scented. Extremely useful as an out- door climber, growing very rapidly. Roots, 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen. New Tuberous-Rooted, or Bedding Begonias—This is a new class of Begonias, particularly adapted for Summer bedding. They are tuberous-rooted, remaining dormant in Winter and should be planted out in May in the same manner as the Caladium. They grow readily, attaining the height of twelve or fifteen inches, and are covered with their very large flowers from July until frost. 30 cents each, $3.00 per dozen. Phlox—A beautiful family of hardy, herbaceous plants. Taking into consideration‘the ease of culture, the sure and profuse habit of flowering, none are better for gar- den planting. In color they are from white to crimson, with all the intermediate shades. Many of them are fragrant, and will grow either in shade or sunshine. 25 cents per root, $2.00 per dozen; seeds, 10 and 25 cents per packet. Pzeonies—These are indispensable to every garden; some of them begin to bloom with Tulips, while others finish with the Summer Roses. They are all hardy, growing well in almost all situations, and even flourishing under the shade of trees. Our stock consists of every shade and color, double and single, mostly rose-scented. Roots, 25 to 50 cents. Pompone, or Bouquet Dahlias—This new class is highly valuable, and adds to the novelty as well as beauty of a collection. The varieties are distinguished for their profusion of extremely miniature blossoms, some of the size of a Ranun- culus flower. They are highly decorative and effective for their compact and neat growth, and general neatness of form and outline. 35 cents each, $3.00 per dozen. Tigridias—A genus of Mexican bulbs; grows about one foot and a half high, produc- ing flowers of the most exquisite beauty; the flowers large, about four inches across, of singularly curious shape, and the color of each variety gorgeous and purely contrasted. No flower can exceed itin beauty. In bloom from July to the first of October. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen. Tuberoses, Double (Polyanthes Tuberosa)—The Tuberose is one of the most fragrant and beautiful of Summer-blooming bulbs, throwing up stems of wax-like white flowers, ‘rom two to three feet high, and continuing in bloom for a long period. These much-esteemed flowers, unsurpassed for elegance, purity of color and delightful fragrance, are now considered a necessity in every flower garden, how- ever small it may be. In order to give our customers every chance of success in their cultivation, we have taken great care in selecting extra quality bulbs this season. Dry bulbs, 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per 100. Started in pots for early flowering, 30 cents each, $3.00 per dozen. SSe Ly pe ds HT ¥@ FLOWER CATALOGUE RS S ESS = EE z a : LS The New Tuberose ‘ Pearl”’ is generally conceded superior to the old variety, for the following reasons: The plant is dwarf in habit, growing only from eighteen to twenty-four inches high ; the fowers are of double the size and imbricated like arose; highly recommended. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen. Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora—These are splendid late-flowering, hali-hardy, herba- ceous plants, forming from the centres tall flowering-scapes from three to five feet in height, in the late Summer and Autumn months, with large, terminal, densely-flowered racemes of rich, pendant, orange-red tinted flower tubes, each raceme from one to two feet in length. 50 cents to $1.00 each ; seeds, 25 and 50 cents per packet. Vallota Purpurea—The Vallotas are similar to the Amary/lis ; blooming in August, throwing up strong stems about one foot high, with from five to eight brilliant scarlet lily-like flowers ; very ornamental for bedding out in Summer, or cultivat- ing in pots and vases. 50 cents. LILIES. These beautiful plants are becoming yearly more popular, and certainly no class of plants are more deserving of extended cultivation. They are perfectly hardy and of the easiest culture, and many of the varieties are possessed of the most delicious fragrance. They are admirably adapted for pot culture, for the decoration of the greenhouse or conservatory, and will flourish in almost any soil or situation; to produce fine speci- mens in pots, they should be grown in a mixture of light turfy loam and leaf-mould. After once planting they require very little care, and should not be disturbed oftener than once in three years, as established plants bloom more freely than if taken up annually. Lilium Atrosanguineum—Dark red and orange, clouded and blotched. 35 cents. L, Auratum—THE GOLDEN-BANDED LILY OF JAPAN—Flowers white, dotted with crimson spots, and a golden band running through the middle of each sepal. A magnificent flower, measuring often twelve inches in diameter. The largest sized flowers should not be expected the first year of flowering, but after the plant has become well established, and has attained a vigorous condition. The bulbs should be planted only in well-drained soil. Excellent for pot-culture. © 50 cents to $1.00 each. L. Candidum—lIs the well known white, hardy garden lily, from three to four feet in height, with large racemes of snow-white fragrant flowers. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen. L. Chalcedonicum—A most charming little sort. The sepals are rolled completely back, and are of a uniform brilliant scarlet. 75 cents. L. Eximium—Closely allied to the beautiful Z. Zougzfiorum, the flowers being of the same shape and snowy white, are fully twice the size. The true species are very scarce. 75 cents. L. Excelsum—Delicate cream color; very fragrant ; a beautiful sort and an abundant bloomer. $1.00. L. Fortunii—A new Japan Lily, very attractive variety, growing six feet in height. The flowering stems run out free from the main stem, thus giving the whole inflorescence a pyramidical outline. A great number of flowers of rich scarlet color, with distinct black spots, are borne on each stem. $1.00. L. Fulgens Umbellatum Erectum—Very fine, stately growing plant, with large yel- low flowers, shaded with dark brown and orange. 30 cents. L. Fulgens Umbellatum Grandiflorum—More showy than the above; fine for bed- ding. 35 cents. L. Fulgens Umbellatum Incomparable—Extra fine; immense bloomer. 35 cents. L. Humboldtii—From California, a splendid new variety, color golden yellow, spotted with scarlet, flowers drooping on long peduncles; a magnificent plant of stately habit, from five to seven feet in height. $1.00. L. Japonicum Longiflorum—This is one of the finest of White Lilies. It is a long, trumpet-shaped flower, of a pure, pearly white; very fragrant, hardy, and a free bloomer. Excellent for pot-culture. It cannot be too highly recommended. 15 cents each; $1,50 per dozen. L. Lancifolium Album—Pure white ; a very delicate and beautiful variety from Ja- pan. 50 cents. L. Lancifolium Roseum—This variety is similar to the following, only the spots are lighter colored. 25 cents. L. Lancifolium Rubrum—A most exquisite sort ; sepals white, and dotted all over on the face side with crimson or carmine spots. Hardy, free-blooming, and fine for pot-culture, or the garden. It cannot be too highly recommended, or too generally cultivated. 25 cents. L. Lancifolium Punctatum—White, spotted with delicate salmon. $1.00. L. Lancifolium Melpomene—A new and splendid variety; deep crimson, covered with purplish violet and blood colored spots, with a distinct margin of pure white. $1.00. L. Martagon, or Turk’s Cap—A pretty and distinct species, with flowers of small size, having their sepals rolled completely back. One variety is red or scarlet, and another yellow. 35 cents. L. Thunbergianum Bicolor—A very handsome hardy Lily, growing about one foot high, bearing six to eight bright orange red flowers, with a distinct flame of orange in the centre of each petal ; flowers erect, five to six inches in diameter. 35 cents. L. Thigppergianum Grandiflorum—Large dark red flowers, borne freely in clusters. 35 cents. L. Washingtonianum—A new variety, a native of California, and one of the most beautiful Lilies yet introduced. Flowers erect, pure white, with bright scarlet spots. They are produced in great numbers, and are delightfully fragrant. $1.50. HARDY PERENNIALS. A large collection of varieties (described by special list), including nearly one hun- dred fine sorts, from 25 to 50 cents each. BEDDING PLANTS. Verbenas, Geraniums, Heliotrope, Coleus, Feverfew, Ivys, etc., etc., from $1.00 te $2.00 per dozen. SPECIAL, NOTICE. I°-MAKE A SPECIALTY OF DUTCH BULBS FOR AUTUMN PLANTING, AND IMPORT VERY EXTENSIVELY, H¥ACINTHS: TULIPS; CROCUS: LILTES Bae —_ The Public Grounds of the City of Boston, the Garden, and Cemeteries, were planted last Autumn with selections from my Choice Importations. ——— (a FALL CATALOGUE OF BUMBS WILL BE ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER, And will be mailed FREE to all applicants. BENJ. To W Bale 18 PPA WEE: SGR EET, BOSTON.