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DESIGNED TO FURNISH BRIEF DIRECTIONS

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ILLUSTRATED WITH WOOD CUTS.

CONTAINING

——SBUECT LISTS OF SEEDS, TREES, AND PLANTS,

PHILADELPHIA.

HENRY A. DREHER, SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, No. 714 CHESTNUT STREET, ( )

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DIRECTIONS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Much trouble, delay, and disappointment, may be avoided by

observing the following directions : Ist. Be particular to write your name distinctly, with Post office,

County, and State: orders are frequently received without even a signature,

2nd. Write out your orders legibly, in a list apart from the body of the letter, and in case of plants, specify if any varieties may be substi- tuted when noton hand. Amateurs not conversant with the varieties | will not suffer by leaving the selection to me, as I will in such cases, make the best possible selection.

3d. Itis requested that explicit directions be given for marking, and shipping packages, Where no such specific directions are given, I shall use my best judgment as to the route and mode of conveyance ; it should however be expressly understood that all packages are at the risk of the purchasers after their delivery to the forwarders.

4th. All orders from unknown correspondents, must be accompa- nied by cash, a satisfactory reference, or instructions to Collect on De- livery by Express. —

5th. Purchasers are requested to notify me promptly of any errors which may have occured in filling their orders, as my desire is to give entire satisfaction.

6th. For information as to the mailing of Seeds see page 7.

In conclusion, I would state that the usual care will be observed in putting up all orders, large or small, to give full satisfaction to the purchaser, in the quality of the article, as well as in the manner of packing and forwarding. See letters of commendation on third page of cover.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St., Philada., Pa.

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ESCULENT GARDEN.

PREPARATION OF THE GRoUND.—To secure a fair return in season-

able crops, for the labor and outlay invested, it is essential that the soil of the Esculent Garden should be well wnder-drained, thoroughly trenched or subsoiled, and enriched by a judicious application of fertilizing material. It is still the current opinion, based on experience, that for all purposes, well composted barn-yard manure, when available, is the best material. We do not deny but that several of the concentrated manures, now manufactured, are useful and convenient, especially for a succession of crops. The exposure of a garden has much to do with the early maturity of the crops; an exposure to the morning sunis desirable. The soil must be in a friable state to secure the prompt vegetation of the seeds, and the destruction, or rather prevention of weeds, is one Of the most desi- rable results of frequent stirring of the surface. Soils are susceptible of alteration and improvement in texture ; heavy clays can be rendered open and poreus, and light sandy soils may be consolidated and rendered more retentive of moisture. For all such details we must refer the amateur to more extensive treatises on these subjects.

GarpEN Requisires.—There are several aids to the economical management of the garden, which are almost indispensable; one of these is the Hor-BEpD frame, for the forwarding of plants for early planting. A frame, such as is shown inthe cut, may be made of various

sizes, according to the size of garden, from four sashes upwards. The length of sash is generally seven feet, by three and a half wide, the size of glass six by eight inches, making the entire frame of four sashes, fonrteen by seven feet. The frame should have a southern or south- eastern exposure, should be made up with fresh horse manure and a

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few leaves mixed with it; this must be laid in a heap preparator y to being used, and when in a proper state of fermentation, prepared for the reception of the frame. A few inches of rich loamy soil must be spread over the manure, then cover the frame with the sashes and after standing a few days to allow the rank steam and heat to pass off, the seed can be sown. Where the ground is well drained, a better plan is to dig out a space the size of the frame, from one to two feet deep, ac-

cording to the season and the heat required, in which the manure is placed, care being taken to pack it firmly and evenly.

In addition to the Hot-bed frame, mats or shutters will ‘be required to cover the sash during cold days and nights. To work the garden, the necessary implements—spade, fork, shovel, rakes, hoes, trowel, garden-line and reel, watering-pot, and wheelbarrow are the most important.

Rotation oF Crops.—We are convinced of the importance of a regular rotation of the Esculent crops: To convey the idea briefly, we present a diagram of the garden as laid out to secure this result.

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A, B, C&D. Four compartments in which to plant various crops, alternately, atoz. Small compartments round the border for nursing plants, sweet herbs, and setting out permanent beds of Asparagus, Artichoke, Rhubarb, &c. The border facing South, should be protected on the North side by a close board fence or wall, and will be found useful for sowing early Radish, Lettuce, Beets, and setting out Toma- toes, Egg-plants, &c. The waved line represents a grape trellis; the entrance is at E. This plan may be carried out in a garden of greater or less extent,

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HSTIMATE OF SHEDS TO STOCK A LARGE KITCHEN GARDEN With a full supply throughout the Season,

2 oz. Asparagus, 2 oz. Lettuce, three varieties.

3 qts. Beans, Dwarf or Snap. ‘¢ Melons, assorted.

1 qt. ‘¢ Horticultural Pole. ‘ Nasturtiume

‘« Large Lima. ‘© Okra, Dwarf.

oz. Beet, early and late var. “¢ Onion, two varieties.

«¢ Borecole or Kale. ist se new Sets:

“« Broccolt, Purple Cape. oz. Parsley, Extra Curled.

‘¢ Brussels Sprouts. ‘¢ Parsnip, Large Sugar.

“¢ Cabbage, two early var. qts. Peas, Dreer’s Extra Early. SSoraiisteaaks Savoy. a <¢ Tom Thumb.

Os es Rea Pickling. ‘¢ Blue Imperial. tele Late Drumhead. oi ‘« Black-eye Marrowfat. ‘¢ Carrot, two varieties. . «© Champion of England. “* Oauliflower, early. oz. Radish, early and late. Celery, White ard Red. “Rhubarb.

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«© Corn Salad. fy «« Salsafy, or Oyster Plant. ears Corn, Adams’ extra early. ‘© Spinach, Round Savoy. qtsei- < towell’s Evergreen. ‘¢ Squash, assorted.

ge «Large Sugar. “© Tomato, two varieties.

oz. Cucumber, early and late. anMurnipss es Sie

“* Cress or Pepper Grass. 1 paper each: Pepper, Sage, Sweet.

‘< Hogg Plant, Large Purple. Marjoram, Thyme, Lavender, «“ Endive, Curled. Summer Savory, Sweet Bazil.

‘© Kohlrabi, early and late.

‘¢ Leek, Large Flag.

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R@s> The above assortment will cost $20,00: one-half of the above quantities, $10,00; one-fourth of the above quantities, $5.00.

The following table may be useful to the gardener, in showing the number of plants or trees, that may be raised on an acre of ground, when planted at any of the under-mentioned distances.

Distance apart. ‘No. of Plants. Distance apart. No. of Plants. Nefogter —Gtong—ae te ene> 48-560 0< 9) feetrx =i -ineis= iis pe 007 cee ate ee emeens =|) BG () ena DY cee a a RE EEE, 802 ne er eee ete TOPCO 1 eve a ae qe 8 8 Py g8 Peta oe 6909 6. 18) eg ee TORN Mey Se ea nok ALBAN OTe tice OS Se ete ak ir ot fet AOS DA SO Bee im to po 75 Ee cometh eae eit hora Oecdia Bs ai oS Hie iG eee ee ee ee OI B() he a Ua af OAS yo aa

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Remarks on the Failure of Seeds.

“From a conviction that the Seedsman’s fair reputation is often unjustly defamed, through the failure of seeds, we would with brevity state some of the causes:

“1, That some cultivators, through ignorance or forgetfulness of the fact, that the products of a garden being natives of various soils and climates, require peculiar management, deposit their seeds in the ground at an improper season. To aid such, we have prepared brief directions, founded on practical experience in the vicinity of Philadel- phia, where gardening operations are generally commenced early in March. These directions may, however, be applied to all other parts of the United States, by a minute observance of the difference in temper- ature.

‘«Thus, to the North, the directions for March will apply to April; and at the South, to January, February, or whatever season gardening operations may commence in the respective States. The early and most hardy species and varieties should not be planted until the ground can be brought into good condition, as some species of plants that in an advanced stage of growth will stand a hard winter, are often cut off © by a very slight frost while young, especially if exposed to the heat of the sun after a frosty night.

«©2. That some species of Seeds, such as Beans, Beet, Cabbage, Lettuce, Radish, Salsify, Turnip, &c., being from their nature, apt to vegetate quickly, are often destroyed while germinating, through vari- ableness of the weather, and some are liable to be devoured by insects in forty-eight hours after they are sown, and before a plant is seen above ground, unless a suitable remedy be applied in due time to annoy the insects,

“©3. That some species, as Carrot, Celery, Leek, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Spinach, &c., being naturally of tardy growth taking (in unfavorable seasons) from two to three or four weeks to vegetate, are apt to perish through incrustation of the soil, or other untoward and - unaccountable circumstances, which cannot be always controlled.

“4. That the failures often occur through Seeds being deposited too deep in the ground, or left too near the surface. Sometimes, for want of sufficiency of Seed in a given spot, solitary plants will perish, they not having sufficient strength to open the pores of the earth, and very frequently injudicious management in manuring and preparing the soil will cause defeat.”

For instructions on these and any other subjects of Gardening, the reader is referred to ‘‘ Bridgeman’s Young Gardener’s Assistant.”

Extract.—‘‘Some Gardeners raise Egg Plants, &c., in the same hot-bed frame with Cabbage, and such other half hardy plants as require air every mild day ; by such management one or the other must suffer for want of suitable aliment—heat being the principal food of tender plants, and air that of the more hardy species.

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*‘ In the sowing of Seeds, remember that in unity there is strength, and that from the germinative parts of a Seed being weak and diminutive, it cannot be expected to perforate through the soil solitary and alone. To insure a fair chance, plant your Seeds moderately thick, and thin out the surplus plants, while young. In planting Seeds in drills, which is the most eligible plan, the size of the Seed and strength ofits germ should be considered; large Seeds, producing vigorous roots, require deeper planting than diminutive Seeds, producing delicate roots and

slender stocks.” Seeds by Mail.

Under the new Postal law, Seeds, cuttings, bulbs, &c., can be mailed in packages not exceeding four pounds in weight, at the rate of ‘‘two cents for each four ounces or fraction thereof ;”’ this arrangement offers great facilities to persons residing at a distance of procuring reliable and pure Seeds, at a very trifling cost for transportation, as we will mail ali orders for Seed in papers or by the ounce, (Beans, Peas and Corn excepted,) amounting to one dollar or upwards, free of postage charges, When ordered by the pound or quart, eight cents additional per lb. or fifteen cents per qt. must be added to the price of the Seeds. <A post- age stamp must accompany all orders under one dollar.

To insure prompt attention, a remittance must accompany the order. Correspondents will please write out their names legibly, with Post Office, County, and State.

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Descriptive List of Esculent Seeds.

For the convenience of purchasers the Seeds are put up in papers of five, ten, and twenty cents each. Those quoted at thirty cents per ounce or upwards in not less than ten cent papers.

The French, Spanish, and German names follow after the English, to each class of vegetables.

ARTICHOKE. Artichaut, Fr. Alcachofa, Span. Artischocken, Gur. LARGE GREEN GLOBE, per oz. 60 cts.

Plant the seeds early in April, in rich goil, in drills one inch deep, and about twelve inches apart. When one year old transplant in well- manured ground, in rows five feet apart, and two feet from plant to plant. Protect during the winter by throwing up ridges of earth, and covering with manure or leaves.

ASPARAGUS. Asperge, Fx. LEsparrago, Span. Spargel, Gur. LARGE GREEN, per oz. 10 cts. Lusner’s MamMoru, per oz. 20 cts.

Sow in Maren or April, in rich soil.. Soak the seed in warm water for 24 hours. Drill it thinly in rows a foot apart. When two years old, transplant into permanent beds, which should be well and deeply manured. Make the beds four feet wide. Set out the plants twelve inches apart each way, and four inches deep. On the approach of

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winter clear off the bed, aud cover with a dressing of manure, or com- post; fork up the beds early in the spring, and apply a dressing of salt annually to the bed, after the geason of cutting—which is not only beneficial to the plants, but will keep the bed clear of weeds.

BEANS—English Dwarfs. Feve de Marais, Fr. Haba, Span. Puffbchnen, Gzr.

EARLY Mazacay, per qt. 40 cts. Green Lone Pop, per qt. 40 cts. Broap WINDsoR, ** ‘* «& ¢ Horse. Gc Meus “

To succeed well, these must be planted early, as the summer heat causes the blossoms to drop off prematurely. Plant early in March, in strong loamy soil, in drills two feet apart.

BEANS--Dwarf, or Snap-Short. Haricot, Fr. Frijoles, Span. Buschbohnen, GEr. EaRty Mouawk, per qi. 40 cts. Cranberry Busu, per qt. 40 cts.

EaRty CHINA Rep Eve, 3G. “ REFUGEE, 40 * EarRiy YELLOW Six Weeks, 36 -* NewincTon WonDER, 40 “« Rep SPECKLED VALENTINE, 40 « ‘Turtle Soup, BLACK 30 * Rep Frencu, ok Marrow, 20 ‘* HorvicuLTURAL, 40 « WuHite KIpNeEy, ae

The above list contains all that are really desirable.

All the varieties of this class are tender and wiil not endure the cold. The Mohawk is considered the hardiest, and is generally the first planted. The Valentine is however, the favorite in the Philadelphia market, the pods being round and stringless. Plant about the middle of April, and at intervals throughout the season, for a succession, fin- _ ishing about the end of July. The best mode of culture isin rows two feet apart, and the beans two or three inches apart. Keep well hoed, and draw the earth up to their stems.

BEANS,—Pole or Runuing. Haricot arames, Fr. Stangen bohnen, GER.

LARGE Lima, per qt. 60 cts. CRANBERRY, per qt. 50 cts. CaRCLINA Lima, ‘ 60 * HorvTicuLTUBAL, ‘‘ 50 *« ScaRLET RUNNER ‘ GO << GERMAN Wax, S 80 «§ Waitt Dutcu Runner, 60 «“ DutcH Case KNIFE.“ 50 «

Plant about the middle 0i May. The Lima Beans are very suscep- tible of cold and wet, and api to rot in the ground, and should not be ~ planted until the season is favorable and the ground warm. Fix poles in the ground four feet apart each way, and plant four to six beans about an inch deep around each pole. A shovel-full of rich, light and well-rotted compost te each hill would be beneficial. They may be forwarded much earlier by sprouting them in a frame, under glass, and planting them out when the weather becomes mild as they bear trans- planting without any difficulty. The Horticultural and German Wax Bean are superior varieties, either as snap shorts or shelled,

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BEET, 10 cts. per oz. Betterave, Fr. Bettraga, Span. Rothe, oder Runkel rueben, GER.

ExTra-Earty Bassano. Lone Smootu Buroop, or (RavIsH ° Simon’s Ex. Earzy Rep. 15 SHAPED.)

Earty Rep TuRNIP. Swiss CHARD.

Hat¥r Lona Bioop. SILESIAN, OR SUGAR.

Lone Bioop Rep,. Lona Rep MANGEL WURTZEL.

YELLOW GLoBE MANGEL WURTZEL.

The first five named, are esteemed the best for table use. Sow in drills from April to June; thin out the plants to stand six or eight inches apart in the drills. The leaves of the Swiss chard are used as Spinach and the mib-rib of leaf dressed as Asparagus. ‘The last three named varieties are used principally for feeding stock, and where ex- tensively grown, the rows should be wide enough apart to cultivate with a horse hoe.

BORECOLE. Chou vert, Fr. Berza, Span. Kohl, Gur. Dwarr GERMAN Katz, per oz.10 Scorcu Katz, peroz. 15 cts.

TALL GERMAN KaLgE, per oz. 25 Rep, on PurpLe Kanz, 25 *

An excellent green for Winter and Spring use. Sow from May to June. Set out the plants in July, in good rich ground. For early Spring use, sow the Dwarf German, in September, and protect over Winter, with a covering of straw or litter.

BROCCOLI.

_Brocoh, Fr. Brocult, SPAN. Spargel Kohl., Gur. PURPLE CAPE, per oz. 00 cts. Lance Harty WuHite per oz 60 cts Produce heads in autumn like Cauliflower. The purple Cape is best

adapted to our climate. Sow about the middle of May, transplant, and manage as winter cabbage.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, 30 cts. per oz. Chou de Bruxelles, Fr. Rosenkohl, Gur.

Produces from the stem small heads, resembling cabbage in minia- ture. The sprouts are used as winter greens. and become very tender waen touched by the frost. Sow in May, transplant, and manage as winter cabbage.

CARDOON, Cardon, FR. Cardo, Span. Kardonen, Gur. LARGE SOLID STALKED, per oz. 60 cts.

is much cultivated in Europe for culinary purposes. The stem of the leaves, which are thick and crisp, after being blanched, are the eatable parts, and are generally used in soups or stews. They are in perfection during the autumn and winter. Sow in April, and transplant in trenches of well manured ground; blanch by earthing up in the fall. :

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CABBAGE. Chou Pomme, Fr. Repollo, Span. Kopf Kohl, Ger. EarLty YorRE per oz. 25 cts. RED DRUMHEAD, per oz. 50 cts. EARLY OXHEART, <6 640 “)=~=)—S CO Rep DutcH, ror Pickiine, 40 “ Eargty Sucar Loar ‘* 30‘ Lares Late DrumHEAD, 40 “ WHEELER’s IMPERIAL“ 40‘ Larner Frat Dutcu, peroz 40 “ Lance Earty York ** 30 “* lLarar Bercen, per oz, 30 * EARLY WINNIGSTADT ‘©. 50 ¢ GREEN CURLED Savoy, 30 ‘* Eargty BaTTERSsEA, ‘ 30 ** Larce DrumHEaD Savoy, 30 ‘“

The first column contains the early sorts, which may be raised as follows; Sow the seed in well prepared ground, about the 15th of September. When the plants are large enough to transplant, pick them out of the seed bed, into frames. Protect the plants during severe weather, with a covering of boards, observing to give them plenty of air and light during mild weather; they may also be raised by sowing the seed very early in the spring, in hot-beds—afterwards plant out in deep and well-manured ground, in rows eighteen inches apart and twelve inches distant in the rows.

The autumn and winter sorts, sow in April or early in May, in a moderately shaded border, in shallow drills, three or four inches apart.

Transplant early in July, in rows thirty inches apart, and about two feet apart in the rows. Cabbage succeeds best in a fresh, rich soil, well manured and deeply dug or ploughed. The latg plants are subject to attacks of the cabbage-fly, destroying them as fast as they appear above ground. Various remedies are recommended for the preservation of the plants, such as sprinkling them with ashes, air-slack lime, plaster, or tobacco, which should be performed early inthe morning. A solution of whale-oil soap is also recommended.

CAULIFLOWEE, Chou Fleur, Fr. Coliflor, Span. Blumen Kohl, Guz.

Earty Lonpox, per oz. $1.00 Larner WALCHEREN, per oz. $1.00 Earty Parts, cc od igh 2.00 Lars Lonpon, cc 1200 ASIATIC, C6 os EC 1.00 Lars STaptTHoupER, “* <“ 1.007

EARLY Errurt, Dwarf, L—E Normand, Large, Each 25 ets. per paper.

Sow for early about the middle of September, in a bed of clean rich earth. In about four or five weeks afterwards the plant should be pricked out into another bed, at the distance of four inches from each other every way; these should be encompassed with garden frames, covered with glass sashes, and boards or shutters. The beds must be so secured, and the tops of the beds so covered as to keep out all frost, giving them light and air every mild day throughout the winter.

Transplant in April into a bed of the richest earth, in the garden, at a distance of two feet and a half each way. Keep them well hoed, and bring the earth gradually up to thelr stems. The late variety matures in the autumn, and isesown and managed similarly to Cape Broccoli, but not so certain to succeed in this climate.

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CARROT, Carrotte, Fr. Zanahorias, Span. Moehren, Ger.

SCARLET SHoRtT-Horw, peroz. 25cts. Lona ORANGE, per oz. 15 cts. -Earty Scartet Horn, -“ 20cts. ALTRINGHAM oR FiELp, 10 ety. HALF-LoNnG ORANGE, <¢ 620 cts. Larce Wuitk Fretp, 10 cts.

The first three are the best kinds for table use. The Early Horn should be cultivated for spring use; but the Long Orange is more suitable fora main crop. For an early crop sow the seed, latter end of March, in well-dug, rich loamy soil, in drills about an inch deep and twelve inches apart. For late crop sow in May.

The most suitabie ground for late Carrots, is that which has been well-manured for previous crops, and requires no fresh manure.

CELERY. Celert, Fr. Appio Hortense, Span. Selleric, GER.

DreEeR’s WHITE SouipD, per oz. 40 cts. Cozn’s Crystat Waiter, 40 cts.

RosE CoLorepD SoLip 0) $0 VERS: NONSUCH, RED, «. ¢*) -6¢

SEymour’s WuitsE Sorip, ‘“* 380 ‘ CELERIAC, OR TURNIP—ROOTED, 380 TURNER’S INCOMPARABLE DwarFr WHITE, (extra,) per oz. 50 cts.

Sow the last of March or early in April, in rich mellow ground, and in a situation where the plants can be protected from the parching heat of a summer sun ; in dry weather water freely. When the plants are five or six inches high, transplant a portion in trenches well manured, and repeat at intervals of two or three weeks for succession. As they advance in growth, blanch by earthing up, which should be performed gradually in fine weather, taking care not to bury the hearts of the plants, The Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted, may be planted either on level ground or in shallow drills. The root of it swells like aturnip, and may be preserved in sand through the winter, this is cooked and dressed similar to a Beet.

CHERVIL, per oz. 26 cts: Cerfewil, Fr. Perifolto, Span. Garten Kerbel, Gun.

Used as small salad, and for seasoning like parsley. Sow in drills, in spring and at intervals. CuErviL, New PARSNIP ROOTED, per oz. 25 cts.

CHICORY—Large-rooted, per oz. 15 cts.

The roots of this variety are dried and used as a substitute for Coffee. Sow in April. Cultivate like Carrots.

CORN SALAD, per oz. 10 cts. Mache, Fr. Ackersalat, Gur.

~ Used asa small salad throughout the winter and spring. Sow in drills in August and September. Cover with straw on the approach of winter.

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CORN—INDIAN. Mais, Fr. Maiz, Span, Welschkorn, Grn, Avam’s EARLY Market, per qt. 80 cts. Earny Canana, per qt. 20 cis.

EXTRA EaRty SucaR, k «< 6¢ Waitt Fuint on Hominy, 20. LARGE SWEET, oR Sugar, “ «¢ «¢ = PEARL, OR Pop, per qt. 30 cts. TUSCARORA, 6 25 ‘¢ Lone. Yettow, <‘ .‘* 20 <¢ STOWELL’Ss EVERGREEN, ‘“ 50. ¢.”. PENNA, YELLOW, .<b04* ap. 45°

Plant about first week in May and atintervais. The varieties inthe first column are the best for table use. Adam’s Early, is the hardiest, and can be planted about the middle of April, and is the first eorn that appears in the market, but cannot compare with the Sugar, or the Hv- ergreen, Which are, without question, the best for culinary purposes.

The Sugar Corn being liable to rot in cold or wet ground, should not be planted until May, and for a succession, continue planting every two weeks, until the middle of July, in well-manured ground, in hills three feet apart.

CRESS, per oz. 10 cts. Cresson, Fr. Alenois Mastuerzo, Span. Garten Kresse, Grr. CURLED, OR Pepper GRASS. Broap LEAVED GARDEN.

Used as a small salad. Sow at intervals throughout the season.

CUCUMBER, Concombre, Fr. Cohombro, Span. Gurken, Gur. EARLY RussIAN, per 0z. 80 cts. Lone GREEN TURKEY, per oz. 30 cts. Earty FRAME, «25 “ SMALL GHERKIN, oR BurR (FOR EARLY WHITE-SPINED, 2&2 ‘ PICKLING,) 50 cts per oz.

The first three are the earliest and most esteemed table varieties. The White-Spined retains its green color much longer than any oth- er variety, and is principally grown for our markets. The Long Green and Gherkin are mostly used for pickles. For early use, plant about

first week in May, on a warm and sheltered border. For pickles plant in the middle of July.

ENGLISH PRIZE CUCUMBERS.

In Packages ; 25 cents each.

CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. MILL’s JEWESS.

Srr CoLin CAMPBELL. Snow’s HortTicuLTURAL PRIZE. GENERAL CANROBERT. KELWAY’ PERFECTION.

Ston Hovusz, ImMPRoveD. GLORY OF ARNSTADT.

Roman EMPEROR. HIMALAYA.

Vicrory oF BATH. GLADIATOR. CoNQUERER OF THE ‘WEST. Lyncw’s STAR OF THE WEST. KIrKLEY Hatt DEFIANCE. GoDFREY’s WHITE SPINE.

CONSTANTINE INCOMPARABLE.

These are the favorite varieties for forcing, frequently attaining a length of thirty inches. To grow them properly requires a skilful gardener, or much fuller directions than an be imparted in these pages.—See works on-gardening.

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EGG-PLANT. Aubergine, Fr. Berengena, Span. Hierpflanze, GER.

EARLY OvAL Purp3e, per oz. 50 cts. Scaruet, 10 cts. per paper. LARGE Rounp Purris, ** 60 ‘* Lona Waits, 10 cts. per paper.

The first two are the kinds usually cultivated for table use—the oth- ers are fancy varieties.

Sow in hot-beds early in March; transplant middle of May to first of June, in a rich warm piece of ground about thirty inches apart.

Draw the earth up totheirstems when about afoot high. Egg-plant seed will not vegetate freely without substantial heat, and if the plants get the least chilled, in the earlier stages of growth, they seldom re- cover. Repeated sowings are sometimes necessary.

ENDIVE. Chicoree, Fx. Hscarola, Span. Endivian, Gar. GREEN CURLED, per oz. 30 cts. GreEN Curtep Moss, per oz. 30 cts. WHIT CURLED) 665.) 665, t=. BrRoav-LEAVED Batavian, 30 *

The Green Curled is considered the hardiest and best for salad. Sow in July, in shallow drills. When three or four inches high, transplant into good ground, at a distance of a foot apart. Blanch by tying up, which must be done when quite dry, or they willrot. Atthe approach of winter, the growing crops may be taken up carefully, with a ball of earth to each plant, and planted close together in a frame or dry cellar.

KOHL-RABI, or Turnip-rooted Cabbage. Chou Rave, Fr. Kohl Rabi, Gur. Earuy WHitz VIENNA, per oz. 30 cts. Earty BLuz, per oz. 26 cts.

‘«< Blue, 66 Of ARGH WATE DLUE,, “ <6*res “7 Waite, English,‘ has | G CCUM WEEE Se «(asics

This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, especially on the continent, and should be grown in every garden. Sgw in April, and transplant in rows, twelve to eighteen inches apart, For late use, sow in June.

KALE—Seo Borecole. SeA Kaus, per oz. 30 cts. Chou Marin Fr Col. Marina, Span. See Kohl, Gur.

Is much esteemed in England, in some parts of which it grows spon- taneously. The seed may be sownin October, or as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. For further directions see Bridgman’s Kitchen Gardener’s Instructor.

LEEK. Poireau, Fr. Puerro, Span. Lauch, Gur. LARGE ScotcH Frag, per oz. 30 cts. Larce Lonpon, per oz. 30 cts.

Large MUSSELBURG, very fine, per oz. 40 cts.

Sow early in April. When the plants are four or five inches high, transplant in rows.

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LETTUCE, per oz. 30 cts. Latue, Fr. Lechuga, Span. Garten Salat, Ger.

EARLY CURLED, on Cut Satan. Paris GREEN Coss. Earty YELLOW STONEHEAD, one Brown Dvurcu.

of the best forcing. CURLED InpIA HEAD. EARLY TENNISBALL. NEw PERPIGNAN, very solid heads, WHITE CABBAGE, OR BUTTER. stands heat, 50 cts. per oz. Royat CABBAGE, OR DRUMHEAD. RED EDGED VICTORIA. Paris WHITE, oR IcE Coss. oT ty

The Early Curled is used as a cut salad, for which purpose it is sown thickly in frames, early in the spring, and somewhat later in the open borders; the Karly Cabbage is a fine early ‘‘ Head Salad; the Royal Cabbage is a little later, and produces fine solid heads, and is much esteemed. The Curled India and Perpignan produce fine solid heads, and stand the heat well. To grow Head Lettuce fine, sow the seed in September; protect the plants during the winter, in frames, and plant out early in April, in rich moist ground, or sow in hot-beds in Febru- ary or March, and afterwards transplant.

MUSHROCM SPAWN.

' Sold in the form of Bricks, at 50 cts. each. Champignon, Fr. Seta, SPAN. Champignon brut, GER.

Culture.—Musbroom beds are best made under cover. <A dry cellar or shed will do. Collect fresh horse-droppings without straw, turn them over three or four times, to get rid of the heat, dig out a foot deep of the space to contain the bed, lay some long manure at the bottom, and then the prepared dung, a little at a time, evenly and well beaten down until if is a foot above the ground; put a layer of light earth on this, two inches thick; after a few days when the rank heat has passed off, place the spawn in the bed in lumps about two inches square and six inches apart, then cover with light earth an inch thick; beat it gently down‘all over. Cover the bed thickly with straw, and if out of doors, keep off rain, and protect from the cold with mats or boards. In about five weeks the mushrooms should make their appearance.

MUSK-MELON.

Melon Muscade, Fr. Melon Muscatel, Span. Kantalupen, Ger. JENNY Linp, 10 cts. per oz. Lance NutTMec, 20 cts. per oz. NeEtTED Citron, 10 cts. per oz. PERSIAN, (very fine,) 25 cts. per oz. Pine APPLE, 20 cts. per oz. Waits JAPAN, 25 cts. per oz.

Mango, for pickling only, per oz. 20 cts.

All the above varieties can be recommended. The Jenny Lind is a small early variety, the Citron and Nutmeg have long been the leading varieties in our market, and are of exquisite flavor; the Persianis a late variety of large size and superior quality. Plant early in May, in hills of rich light soil, six feet apart each way ; allow three plants to each hill. When about a foot long, pinch off the tips, to make them branch. Observe not to plant pumpkins or squash near them.

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WATER-MELON. Melon @ Eau, Fr. Zandia, Span. Wasser Melonen, Gun. Mountain Sweet, per oz. 106 cts. Goopwin’s IMPERIAL, per oz. 20 cts.

Earty Mountain Sprout, ‘‘ ‘* PoMARIA, C6 66 E Brack SPANISH, 6 6) ORANGE, MNGi ilss lM Cirron, (for preserving,) ‘“‘ ‘‘ APPLE PIE, Ts

The Mountain Sweet is cultivated extensively for the Philadelphia Market, and stands deservedly the first on our list; when well-grown from pure seed, it cannot be surpassed for size and quality. The Ap- ple Pie is of recent introduction, and is prepared like apples for pies and sauces; the Orange isof small size: the flesh separates from the rind like an orange, and is an excellent variety for late use. The Wa- ter-melon thrives best in a sandy soil, and should be planted in hills eight feet apart each way.

MUSTARD, per oz. 10 cts. Moutard, Fr. Mostazo, Span. Senf, GER. Waite, (English.) Brown.

Sown like cress, and used as a small salad. The White Mustard seed is also used for medicinal purposes.

NASTURTIUM, per oz. 30 cts. Capucine, Fr. Capuchina Span. Kapuziner, Gur. The seed-pods and foot-stalks are gathered green, and pickled in

vinegar; resembling capers. Sow in April or early in May. OKRA, OR GOMBO. Quibombo, Sean. LEssbarer Hibiscus, GER. DWARF, LONG PODDED, per oz. 10 ets.

The green capsules of this plant are used in soups, stews, &c., to which they impart a rich flavor, and are considered nutritious. Plant the seeds about the middle of May, in hills or drills. Plant the seed thickly, as it is liable to rot in the ground; rich ground is necessary.

ONION. Ognon, Fr. Cebolla, Span. Zwiebel, GuR. WHITE OR SILVER SKINNED, per LARGE YELLOW STRASBURG, per oz. 50 cents. 5 oz. 40 cents.

LARGE Rep WETHERSFIELD, per oz. 30 cents.

The Silver Skin and Yellow Strasburg are principally grown in this vicinity. Sow the seed early in the Spring, very thickly, in beds or drills. As soon as the tops die offin the summer, remove them to a dry airy place ; and early the following Spring re-plant in rows about two inches apart, the rows wide enough apart to admit of hoeing. The Onions, by this process, are obtained of a large size early in the seaaon. They may be reared to full size during the first season, by sowing in drills early in March, in strong land, and thinning them out to stand two or three inches apart, keeping them well hocd; for this purpose the Red Wethersfield is usually preferred.

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ONION SETS. WHITE. YELLOW.

Plant early in the Spring, in rich ground, in drills six inches apart.

PARSLEY.

CuRLED, oR DouBLe, per oz. 15 cts. ExTRA CURLED, per oz. 26 cts. HamBuRG Rooren, per oz. 20 cts.

Sow early in April, in rows. Soak the seed first in warm water. PARSNIP, per oz. 10 cts. Panais, Fr. Chariberia, Span. Pastinake, Grr. LaRrGE SuGAR, oR HoLLow—CROWNED. This is decidedly the best variety. Sow early in April, in -rich

ground, well dug. Cultivate similar to carrots. Theroots can remain in the ground for spring use.

PEAS. Pois, FR. Guizante, Span. Erbsen, GER. Earliest. . - Height. Price @ at. Dreer’s Exira Early, very early and prolifie, . 2 feet, $ .60 Fxtra Early, (Northern growth) Seng Mae Ab 2% <8 .d0 Daniel O’ Rourke, an early Englist variety, . FS soto 40 Early Conqueror, early and fine, . . ° ray Se -00 Tom Thumb, or Allen’s Dwart, : : r 10 ‘aoe .80

The Tom Thumb, is the best Harly Dwarf Pea; requires a rich soil, and is well suited from its dwar! habit for small gardens ; a good bearer.

Seconc Early. Height. Price. B qt. Early Frame, or Washington, } 3 : 3 feet, $ .40 Bishop’s Dwarf, prolific, é . : : IZ * 00 *Advyancer, new and fine, ; - i : 2 «6 .80

For General and Late Crops,

*CHAMPION OF ENGLAND, (one of the best) 3° -50 Champion of Paris, — 50 Dwarf Blue Imperial, a favorite “variety, 2% § 40 *Competitor, very superior, 2 dto6 < .80 *Hare’s Dwarr Gauen MaRRrow, fine yo a 80 White Marrowfat, Deak 30 Black-eye Marroviat, ores 3

*NAPOLEON, or new Dwarf Climax, 24 .60 *EUGENIE, or Alliance, ‘ 2% ‘ .60 Dwart Sugar, Furs pods, 2 1.00

Tall s cpt /Ato5 « 1.00 Those marked thus*are wiinkled marrows, the finest flavored of peas. The above lst contains all the leading varieties—and quite sufficient

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Commence planting the early kinds as early in the Spring as the ground can be brought into good condition. All the other sorts will answer for successive crops. To have Peas during the Summer and Autumn plant in June, July and August, in single or double rows, from two to four feet apart, according to héighth. Dreer’s Extra Early is one of the best for early as well as late planting, and is ex- tensively used by our market gardeners for a late fall crop. In hoe-

ing, draw the earth up to their stems.

PEPPER. Piment, Fr. Pimiento, Span. Pfeffer, Gur. LarGE SwEET BELL SHAPED, per CAYENNE, oR Lone, ‘* 3100 -oz. 50 cts. CHERRY, “ $100

TomMATO SHAPED, per oz. 00 ots.

The Bell Shaped and Tomato are used, when green, for pickling. The Bell Shaped is quite mild, and attains a large size. Sowin hot beds in March, or on a warm border early in May. ‘Transplant in good rich ground, from 18 to 24 inches apart.

PUMPKIN, Courge, Fr. Calabaza, Span. Kuerbis, GER. CasHaw, (Crooked-necked) 10 cts. Fizup, 25 cts. per qt. MAMMOTH, per oz. 50 cts. LarGe CueeEseE, 50 cts. per Ib.

Plant in May, in hills, eight or ten feet apart each way. The -Cashaw is generally preferred for cooking.

RADISH. per oz. 15 cts. y Radis et Rave, FR. -Rabano, Span. Rettig, GER. EaRLy SCARLET OLIVE SHAPED, YELLOW TURNIP, OR SUMMER. EarLy WHITE OF “6 Wuitrt NaApLes, oR SUMMER. Lone ScARLET SHORT Tor. WHITE SPANISH, OR WINTER. Lona SALMON ec aie Buack SPANISH, OR WINTER. WHITE TURNIP-ROOTED. ScaARLEeT CHINA WINTER, 25 cts. oz.

Rep TURNIP-ROOTED, ORSCHERRY.

The first column contains the varieties used for early sowings, which should be made as early in the Spring as the ground can be worked, on a sheltered border. The ground shonld be well manured, dug, and raked. The Yellow Turnip, and White Naples are excellent varieties for Summer use.

RHUBARB, per oz. 25 cts. Ehubarbe, Fr. Ruibarbo, Span. Rabarber, Gur.

VICTORIA. PRINCE ALBERT. LINNZAUS. Maanum Bonoum.

The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. It is fit for use before green fruit appears, and is an excellent substitute. Sow in April; transplant the ensuing Autumn or Spring to any desired situa- tion, in deep and heavily manured ground. As no dependence can be placed upon growing the varieties true from seed, it is recommended to those who desire a choice article, to procure the roots. We offer the following choice varieties of

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RHUBARB ROOTS.

25 cents each; $2 to $4 per dozen, according to size. These are not seedlings, bat propa- gated from the true varieties.

MitcHeEtt’s Earty. PRINCE ALBERT. Myarr’s LInNzvs: Roya LEAMINGTON. Myart’s Victoria. Macnoum Bonum.

To grow the stalks to perfection, the ground must be dug and heavily manured, at least two feet deep. Set out the roots four feet apart each way.

SALSAFY, OR CYSTER PLANT, pemoz. 25 cts.

Salsifis, Fr. Barba Carbuna, Span. Bocksbart, Gzr.

A fine vegetable used as carrots; or, after being boiled, made into cakes with paste, and fried like oysters, which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate same as Parsnips; it is also hardy and and can remain in the ground throughout the Winter for early Spring use.

SCORZONERA, per oz. 80 cts. Scorzonere, Fr. Hscorconera, Span. Schwartz wurzel, GER. _ Known as Black Salsafy. It is cultivated and used in the same manner as the Salsafy.

SORREL, (Garden) per oz. 20 ets. Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Span. Sauerampfer, GER.

Used asa salad. Sow in April, in shallow drills; thin out the plants to twelve inches apart.

‘ SPINACH. 10 ets. per oz.—d0 ets. per Ib.

Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, Span. Spinat, GER. Rounp LEAVED Savoy. PRICKLY SEEDED.

For Spring and Summer use, sow as early as the ground can be worked. For Winter and early Spring use, sag in September, in well manured ground; cover with straw on the approach of cold weather.

SQUASH. 15 cts. p r oz. Giraumon, Fr. Calabaza, Span. Kurbis; GER.

Earty Buss, or Patty Pan. TURBAN, per paper 10 cts. EARLY GoLDEN Busu. Boston Marrow. Lone GREEN CROOK—-NECK. New HvsBBARD, per oz. 20 cts.

The varieties in the first column, are the best for summer use, and the Boston Marrow and Hubbard, are superior winter varieties. The Early Bush appears to be the favorite variety for summer use, as it is more extensively grown than any other, and being ofa bushy habit, is more suitable for small gardens than the running kinds. Plant in hills in the same manner, and at the same time, as Cucumbers and Melons. The bushes three or four feet apart, and the running kinds from six to nine.

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TOMATO. Tomate, Fr. Tomates, Span. Liebes Apfel, Gur. Exrra Earty Rep, per oz. 50 cts. Mamoru, per oz. 50 cts. Large SmootH Rep, “ 25 ‘“ Lares YELLow, cehitmi zon <6

DwarF RED, ok TreE, “ 50 “ Rep & YEttow CHerry, “ 50 «“ THE Coox’s Favoritx, new,50 ‘* TILDEN, new, per paper 25 cts. FrsJEE IsuaNnD, per 0z, 50 ets.

The varieties in the first column are the most desirable for culinary purposes, and ripen in the order in which they are arranged on the list. The Fejee Island is one of the best for family use, being of good size, solid, and well flavored, and an abundant bearer, but somewhat late in ripening. The Cook’s Favorite, and Tilden, are perhaps the most val- uable of all, both for early and late use. For putting in cans for win- ter use they have no superior, containing less water and seeds than any other variety. The Dwarf Red is a fine variety, valuable on ac- count of its dwarf-bushy growth, and can be planted out two feet apart. For early use, sow in hot-beds, early in March, and plant out in May, from four to five feet apart. For late use set out ‘the plants in July ; pick*Off the green fruit before frost and ripen under glass.

TURNIP, per oz. 10 cts. Navet, Fr. Nebo, Span. Steck-reuben, Gur.

Waiter Fiat Duron, strap-leaved: Lone WHITE FRENCH.

PURPLE OR Rep Top, e YELLOW ABERDEEN, or Scotch. TELTOW oR Marrow, per oz. 20 cts. Warre’s Eciipse.

ROBERTSON’S GOLDEN BALL. Purpuie Top Ruta Baga.

EARLY YELLOW STONE. GOLDEN GLoBE Ruta BaGa. Waitt NorrFouk on GLoBE. WuitsE Ruta Baga, or Swedish.

SwEET RUSSIAN.

The first three on the list are the best for table use; the Wlat Dutch is usually sown for early summer use, quite early in the Spring, and also with the Purple Top in July and ‘August, fora main crop. Lob- ertson’s Crolden Ball is of recent introduction, and is highly recommend- ed for culinary purposes. So is also the Zeltow, the favorite variety in Germany. The Globe, Norfolk, and Ruta Baga are principally used for feeding stock. Sow in July, in drills two feet apart, and thin out to stand six inches apart—keeping the ground well stirred and clear of weeds. As Turnips are grown principally for consumption during the winter and early spring, a few brief hints for their preservation is necessary. Take up the roots in November, cut off the tops within an inch of the crown. Those for winter use can be stored away in a cool cellar or pit, and covered over with a few inches of dry earth. For early spring use, pile up in conical form, out of doors, cover carefully with long straw, and finish by earthing up, covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth ; leave a vent or air-hole, by placing a bunch of straw in the top. Put away in this manner, they will be found in good condition in the spring.

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AROMATIC, SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS.

per paper 10 cts.

ANISE. CeLEry, for flavoring. *MInT, ANGELICA. Castox O1n BEAN. Rue. BAZIL, sweet. CUMIN. *ROSEMARY. *BaLM. *DILL. *SAGE. ‘BALSAM APPLE. ELECAMPANE. Savory, Summer. BURNET. *HYssop. *SAvVoRY, winter. BENE. “LAVENDER. “THYME. BoRAGE, *MARIGOLD, pot. *TANSY. s CARAWAY. MarJoram, sweet. *WORMWOOD. CORIANDER. |

Those marked with a * are perennial, and when once obtained in the garden may be preserved for years, with a little attention. Sow in April, in shallow drills; when up a few inches, thin out to proper dis-

tances. MIXED LAWN-GRASS SEEDS.

Particular attention is paid to the selection and mixing of suitable Grasses, for laying down Lawns_and Pleasure grounds. Price 30 cents per quart, or $6,00 per bushel.

AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. Selected of the finest quality, and supplied at market rates.

SwEET VERNAL GRASS. SEED WHEAT. Per. Rye GRASS. Fiax SEED. ORCHARD GRASS. BARLEY.

RED CLOVER. SEED Rye. ANNUAL RYE GRASS. SuGcar Bret. HERD or RED Top. Buiack MustTARD. Wuitse DutcH Clover. SEED Oats. MILLET.

MANGEL WURTZEL. BLusE GRASS. Wuitr MustTARD. . LUCERNE. FreLp Pras. Hemp SEED.

SEED CorRN. GREEN GRASS. Broom Corn. TIMOTHY. : BucKkWiEAtT. YELLOW LUCUST. SORGHUM, OR Sugar \CAnz. Ruta Baga, OR SwEDISH TURNIP.

HUNGARIAN GRASS.

BIRD SEEDS, &c. Selected of the best quality, free from mustiness and other impuri- ties, so destructive to birds.

CANARY. Rave: Brrp BASKETs.

Hemp. Mrxep. Birp SEeEp. BatH Cups.

Maw. LETTUCE. ’ Hare ror Nesrs.

MILLeEt. Rovacu Rice. Cutrie Fisu Bone. - TOBACCO SEED.

Havana, per oz. $1,00 PENNSYLVANIA, per oz. 50 cts.

Virginia, “ -50 cts. Connecticut Skep Lear, per oz. 50 c.

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These are the best varieties. The culture of Tobacco is one of the most profitable. It will grow on any soil; but a deep mellow loam, plowed in the fall, and cross-plowed in the spring, and well manured, is best adapted to it. The seed should be sownin the spring as soon as the frost is out of the ground, on a clean and well prepared piece of ground, ina warm, sheltered situation. Care should be taken to pro- tect the plants from frost. Transplant about the lst of June, in rows about three and a half feet apart. The culture of this plant is very much the same as that usually adopted for Indian Corn, in stirring the ground and keeping down the weeds

ESCULENT ROOTS AND PLANTS IN SEASON: .

EARLY POTATOES. MusHroom Spawn. GARLIC. ASPARAGUS Roots. Wuite ONION Sets. SwEeET Potato Suips. YELLOW ONION SEtTs. Ruavusars Roors, CABBAGE PLANTS. Lettuce PLants. CELERY 6 Tomato PLants. Eaa “6 PEPPER PLANTs.

New and Desirable Vegetables.

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TILDEN TOMATO

This valuable variety- originated with Mr. Henry Tilden, of Daven- port, Iowa. The plantis somewhat dwarf in its habit, the branches rarely reaching three feet in length, even when trained on stakes. It is

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good both as an early, and late variety, ripening the past season on late ground by the 10th of July, and continued bearing up to the last of October, In shape the largest fruit is uniformly oval, which is the normal form of the variety, the warty excrescences about the calyx and which so often disfigures the fruit of other varieties, are never seen in the Tilden The color is a brilliant scarlet, and the skin is smooth, glossy, and rarely wrinkled, the flesh is remarkably solid and high flavored, giving a richer, and less watery pulp, when cooked than any other. Its crowning excellence, as a market sort is its unequalled keeping quality, the first fruit which ripened July 10th, was gathered July 19th. still in eatable condition. It may be fairly relied upon to keep five or six days after ripening,—Pricz PER PACKET, containing about fifty seeds, 25 cents.

GIANT WAX BEAN, (Running.)

Recently introduced, and differing essentially from the old German Wax Bean, being of a more robust growth, and more productive, the pods are from six to nine inches in length, and from #2 to one inch in breadth, the beans when ripe are of a reddish color. Mr. A. L. FEL- TEN, a highly successful vegetable grower near Philada. who has grown it for several seasons, estimates the yield at about one half peck of pods to the pole, or hill of three plants. The pods when fit for use, are of a clear waxy color, perfectly stringless and when cooked are as tender as marrow, and truly delicious. Cultivation. Fix strong poles to each hill, which should be three feet apart, and four feet between the rows, enrich with well rotten stable manure, or compost of bone dust and wood ashes, or guano and plaster, well incorporated in the soil; plant four or five beans to a blll, and allow three of the strongest plants toremain. The first planting can be made early in May, and and for Fall use make a second plenting about the middle of June. They are in their best condition for use, when the pods have attained their full growth, and yellow color. Price per packet 25 cents

BEET, SIMON’S EARLY...This is quite an improvement on all other early kinds, and is superseding the Bassano, being quite as early of a blood red color, smooth, and turnip shaped. A valuable variety for the Market Gardener...... 15 cts. per oz. $150 per lb.

CAULIFLOWER, LARGE EARLY ERFURT...Of dwarf growth, head large, close and compact, one of the best for cultivation in this BUEN Stes -5 25 ss eS onsen esos oes es per packet, 25 cts.

CAULIFLOWER, LE NORMAND...Also a very superior and certain

variety, becoming a great favorite with market gardeneis, See eee epee manner eetectie icceotc sence seers casdteese ackeee per packet, 25 cents.

CELERY, TURNER'S INCOMPARABLE DWARF WHITE...One of the hardiest and best in cultivation, of a fine nutty flavor. per packet, 25 cents.

LETTUCE, THE MONITOR...New, éxtra large solid heads. per packet, 25 cents.

LETTUCE, FELTEN’S INDIA-HEAD...An ar 3) aay on the old variety, very large and solid..,......., i RAE 50 cts. per oz.

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LETTUCE, PERPIGNAN...from Germany, grown for several seasons by our Market Gardeners; large solid heads stands the heat well

AY EOOG: SUMUNET SMIAC sa ccccclscceceauclesegetee cos sasecoceuaas 50 cts. per oz. MUSK MELON, PINE APPLHE...exquisite flavor, medium size. A Pesirablecyaviat yoke. « cewies ieee siete lem asisileeacocecclonls deseebewes 20 cts. per oz.

MUSK MELON, WHITE JAPAN...Skin, cream white and very thin, flesh thick, remarkably sweet and fine flavored, ripens early and is quite productive............. Sdidbo bo sHoDdiS ebauddudses sper packet, 10 cts.

MANGO MELON...a variety of the musk melon used when green for pickling; stuffed and prepared similar to the large Bell Pepper. Be co neaseoaiias ae sieei des cae ouceios eas os Pert packet,.10; cts. \;pexr oz. .20icts.

MELON, IMPERIAL WATER, of medium size, flesh pale red, crisp, sweet and excellent flavor, very productive....per packet, 10 cts.

PEAS, QUEEN OF DWARFS...a wrinkled variety of fine flavor, pro- ductive and early, and well adapted from its dwarf growth for small gardens, 1 foot high ......... ....sseoe oo vss.eeprice 80 cts, per qt. -

PEAS, COMPETITOR...also a wrinkled variety; superior in flavor to the round or common marrowfat. A late variety, five feet EEN ee eda eeete oo). see oe ented obieRicitidssecelscesabive « Wede amaeiee 80 cts. per qt.

TOMATO, THE COOK’S FAVORITE...introduced by us; one of the best; of medium size, smooth and solid, color brilliant scarlet. Price per packet 10 cts. per oz. 50 cts.

TURNIP, TELTOW, OR MARROW...a small aot ie of delicate flavor... ciaibelgialewiataowteeYs s/o A(Cnia.o: Aaisis o's « outs 20 cts. per oz.

PEAS—NEew ee ae saline very choice varieties were ‘received from London, and are described, as follows:

ADVANCER (McLean’s)—a new dwarf, blue wrinkled marrow, of fine flavor, the earliest and best of ite class, height, 2 ft. 80 cts. per qt.

Prince or WALES—The most prolific white wrinkled pea in cultivation producing poe from near the roots to the top, height four, MAN elon Seared eet ica de ids os Wiese S Miklos ouch GoRas hee «Meda 80 cts. per qt.

PRINCESS Roti: (McLean’s)—A distinct, new, large, white variety, second early, producing an abundance of very large, well-filled POMC Gs coer dee. Se lcttce: cacncveestierseachoceescses 80 cts. per qt.

Royan Buve, (Harrison’s)—A new and perfectly distinct variety, bright glossy foliage, with an abundance of cimeter shaped pods, well-filled second early, height, -3 ft... cei ncaceek oes 80 cts. per qt.

Of older varieties especially to be recommended Dreer’s Extra Harly Pea, still takes the lead among our Gardeners as the earliest, most pro ductive, and evencropper, Our sales are also yearly increasing of Large Early York Cabbage, and Dreer’s White Solid Celery Seed, also our very superior varieties of Caulijlower, imported from the growers in Europe. Especial attention has also been paid to the improvement of our stock of Late Drumhead and Flat Dutch Cabbage Seed, a very important crop with the Farmer and Gardener, we confidently recommend itas being perfectly pure and reliable, heading up evenly and golid.

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Goodrich’s Seedling Potatoes.

I have the pleasure of offering, this season, the last and best of these valuable new varieties, the crowning work of the long and useful life ‘of the late Rey. Chauncey E. Goodrich, chaplain to the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica, New York, who, during a course of experiments ex- tending through 15 years, raised and tested over 16,000 seedlings. The kinds now presented, are very free growers, and require ample space and generous culture.

Harty Goopricu. A seedling of the Cuzco, very early, healthy, enormously productive, and of the finest table quality. Long, smooth eyes on the surface, flesh and skin white. The best of all Mr. Goodrich’s productions ; although put out for the first time last spring it has already attained a high reputation, and of all who have grown it, ‘‘none name it but to praise.” Price $5 per Bushel. $1.50 per peck.

GaRNET CuitI. Round to longish, large, light red, smooth, flesh white; matures September Ist to 15th, yield large, keeps well; this year, planted very early, near Philadelphia, it matured about June 15th. of good size and quality, resembling the Bermuda. Handsome and good. ,$2.50 per Bushel. .

Cuzco, Large, long, white skin and flesh, deep eyes. Matures about September 15th. Yield very large, 300 to 400 bushels per acre. Keeps well. Very profitable for market and stock. $2.50 per bushel.

T also offer the Wuite Sprout, a white skinned and white fleshed potato, very early, and popular in the Philadelphia market. It is largely grown in New Jersey, and highly esteemed there, as a profit- able market variety. $8 per bushel. :

CULTIVATION.

Select strong sod ground, (clover preferred) or a strong dry loam; manure well and plow and subsoil late in the fall—a sod ploughed in spring is not favorable to early potatoes.

In Spring again plow, sub soil, harrow, roll and mark out, 3 ft each © way, as for corn. Use only good sound tubers of large size and plant them whole, six inches deep, dropping a good handful of wood ashes, slaked lime, plaster and bone dust or superphosphates, with a little salt, on each potato. Tan bark and green sand marl are also good. By no means use fresh stable manure; it increases the crop but is apt to engender disease. Whole potatoes are to be preferred to cut ones. Mr. Goodrich says, ‘‘In the use of a single moderate sized uncut tuber for seed I have often grown 15 pounds to the hill.’’

Cultivate often, as shallow and flat as possible, and keep the ground entirely clear of weeds during the whole season, Never hill up the crop ; it causes a large growth of smail potatoes. Shallow planting has the same effect. Gather in dry weather and dry the potatoes well, under cover, before storing, which should be done in a cool, airy, rather dark cellar or in pits in the open ground, or heavily banked up with earth.

BG@s> In storing use one pint of freshly slaked lime, in powder, per bushel of potatoes. It will effectually check any tendency to rot.

FLOWER GARDEN.

Although to the mere economist, flowers are not indispensable or directly remunerative, yet they have become so to the civilized, inteili- gent and intellectual community in which we live. The most humble cottager, unless deficient in the most simple conceptions of beauty, must have his flower-pot and one or more varieties of flowers. The enthu- siastic amateur is no longer content to receive his floricultural novelties at second-hand, but must have them direct from the great European centres of Horticulture. We have latterly endeavored to render this necessity of the amateur importing a few seeds or plants unnecessary, by constant attention to obtain every highly recommended novelty, and after testing it, to offer it with our opinion of its merits. We shall con- tinue to do this, and shall endeavor to have, at the earliest day, every valuable acquisition in seeds, bulbg or plants.

_ Little pains are taken to have the soil of the flower-beds and borders in a friable and active state, not subject to bake. This is what renders it so difficult for small flower-seeds to survive germination, and for the delicate transplanted annuals to make a start. All that the flower- border or beds require, is a dry bottom, with an annual supply of pre- pared compost, made up of barn-yard manure, leaf-mould, or decayed leaves from the woods, and such other refuse as may appear suitable to enrich the heap. With different soils, special applications will be neces- sary, aS stated under the head of Ksculent Garden. The hot-bed frame as there described, will serve for the purpose of the Flower Garden.— The only additional requisites are flower-pruning scissors, stakes for tying up plants, labels and flower-pots.

THE Lawn, which adds so much to the neatness of the Garden, may be extensive or limited in size, but should always be well prepared and neatly kept. Much of the beauty of the lawn is also due to the variety ef grass seed sown. The usual practice has been to employ a mixture of several species, which is prepared for sale. Our Lawn grass mixture consists of five varieties, viz: Sweet Vernal, Green Grass, Blue Grass, Herd Grass and White Clover. From one and a half to two bushels is the quantity generally sown to the acre. Persons who prefer a different mixture, can have it made up to order.

The Flower-beds may be cut out in the lawn, and in these, bedding plants from the green-house planted, as soon as the weather becomes suitable; also, choice annuals sown. The following brief directions will be found reliable.

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Directions for the Sowing and Management of Flower Seeds.

Provided the soil is in a proper state, flower seeds may be sown in the open border, in the months of April and May; the best criterion is the state of the soil. The seeds should be sown as soon as the soil becomes dry and friable, after the spring frosts have disappeared. Care should - be taken not to sow in a crowded border, as light and air are indispensa- ble. They may also be sown in prepared beds, to be transplanted to the garden. The former is the more simple method, but not always satis- factory, as, during the interval between the sowing of the seed and the period of blooming, the ground occupied is not attractive. The changes of climate, heavy rains and drying winds, with hot sun, render the surface of the soil unfit for the germination of small seed. As to the depth to which seeds should be covered, the best general rule is to cover fine and light seeds very lightly, just enough to protect them from the sun; and in extremely dry weather, a sprinkling of damp moss is very useful. Several varieties are so tender as to require special attention, such as the Calceolaria.

Many annuals are very desirable for the green house, when sown in August. Of these the most important are Sweet Alyssum, Candytuft, Mignonette, Lobelia, Schizanthus, German Stocks, Browallia and several others; these are for winter blooming. Many varieties, as well as the above, may be sown later, for blooming early in spring, such as Pansy, Ageratum, Antirrhinums, China Pink, Dianthus Heddewegii, Lacinatus and Sinensis, Acroclinium Roseum, Linum Grandiflorum, Mimulus, Myosotis, Petunias, Phlox Drummondii, Salpiglossis, Verbena, &e. For sowing in pots, or seed-pans, the following directicns will be found suitable :

The best soil is a mixture of equal parts of sand, leaf-mould and . loam, which should be thoroughly mixed; then fill your pots or boxes to within one-half inch of the rim; press the soil firmly and evenly in thé pot, which can be done most conveniently with the bottom of an empty flower-pot; then sow your seed evenly over the surface, and, with the addition of a little more sand in the same soil, cover the seeds accoraing to their size, say from one-eighth to one-quarter of an inch, then press the soil as before, even and firm, with the bottom of a flower-pot; water sparingly, enough to keep the soil moist, avoiding either extreme. As soon as the plants appear, they will require your careful. attention, as the least over-watering may cause them to ‘‘damp off,” and suddenly destroy allyour hopes. They should now have as much sun as possibie, and when the weather is pleasant, some air may be admitted. As soon as the plants are large enough to handle, pick them out of the seed-pot;

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in oiher words, transplant them into another pot, placing them about one inch apart; they must be shaded for a few days from the sun, until they are established. When large enough, they can be planted separately into small pots, and kept thus until the proper season for planting out in the garden.

BIENNIALS.—These do not usually bloom until the second season after sowing. They may be sown out of doors, at least those that are hardy, while a few very desirable ones had better be sown in pots. The following are among the most desirable; Wall-flower, foxglove, Pinks, Sweet William, Antirrhinum, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Canterbury Bell and others.

CALCEOLARIA.—As this very desirable flower requires a little special care, the following method should be adopted. The seed should be sown in the latter part of August, or beginning of September, in pots prepared in the following manner: the pot to be half-filled with drain- age, over that, the rough sifting of the mould, and the surface covered with soil as fine as possible, half of which should be composed of river sand. When prepared thus, it should be watered with a fine rose, immediately after which sow the seed carefully, without any covering of soil. The pots should then be placed under a close frame or hand-glass, in ashady part of the garden, no artificial heat being required. In large establishments, of course, there are propagating or other bouses that will do, where the same kind of moist temperature could be obtained, but any exposure to the sun must be carefully guarded against by mats or paper. If the situation is of the proper temperature, they will require watering but very seldom. Directly the seedlings are strong enough, they must be picked off in pots prepared as before, and placed in the same situation; from the store pots they will require to be potted off singly ; after this the plants will grow very rapidly. Through the winter the plant will thrive well on the shelves near the glass, in the green-houses ; and, to obtain fine specimens, they must be shifted on freely till the flower-stalks have started, and should always be smoked with tobacco directly the green-fly appears, as no plants in cultivation so readily suffer from this insect as the Calceolaria.

It is necessary to remark, that one of the most frequent causes of the appearance of these injurious insects, is the plant becoming root-bound ; to avoid which evil, it is important that it should frequently be re-potted during the growing season.

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sown in April and May, and in the following months for spring flowering.

CLIMBERS, for garden decoration, should be sown in January, February, and March, the earlier the better, as the display for the after season will be in proportion to their early vigor for planting out; such as Cobxa, Thunbergia, Maurandia, Lophosphermum, Calampelis (Ecere- mocarpus) and Tropsxolum of sorts.

CLEMATIS species amongst hardy shrubs, and PENSTEMON, amongst herbaceous plants, are prominent instances of seeds which remaiu long dormant, often a whole year, before they grow, hence the importance of sowing them as soon as ripe.

Another class often fail to germinate in consequence of the thickness or hardness of the outer skin or integument. We have had seeds of the Erythrina and Canna for months in the ground perfectly dormant, which, upon being soaked in hot water for one week, have germinated finely.

It should be borne in mind, that much of the disappointment that occurs in the sowing of Flower seeds, may be obviated by attention to the foregoing hints.

In the following list we have included all the really desirable novelties, as well as the standard rareuee which have been fully tested in this vicinity.

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FLOWER SEEDS, NOVELTIES FOR 1866,

Selected and described from the latest European Catalogues, and will be ready to send out by the 15th of February. As the supply of many sorts is necessarily limited, orders will be filled in strict rotation; in ordering, please state if any other kiad can be substituted in case the supply is run out. We also wish it to be understood, that we are not responsible for the accuracy of the descriptions or quality of the novel- ties ; they are imported from the very best obtainable sources in Europe, at a heavy expense, and are believed to be reliable.

& Per Pkt. ABOBRA VIRIDIFLORA. A beautiful climber........... 25 ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS,TOM THUMB. Very dwarf, handsome variety, not above 10 inches in height, of compact growth, with bright vermillion-colored flow- ers; arvery: constant ‘Varieby «22. c.cs0e2s..0e-snesncsiesseceuet ~ 25 ASTER. NEw DWARF GLOBE FLOWERED IMBRIQUE POMPONE. Extremely pretty, not above twelve inches in height, forming a compact bush, densely set with beautiful,

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almost globular flowers. All the varieties are very ht AoTEUM TAAL ECOLONS ac aclecierielecteleete esieiate eels sferslclaisielors oles eetole seine stele ASTER, NEw LARGE FLOWERED ROBUST pwarr. A valuable im- provement on the old dwarf Asters, of robust habit, with handsome foliage, and large beautiful imbricated flowers; in addition, all the varieties are very brilliant in colors, lasting double the time in flower............. ARTEMISIA ANNUA. Very pretty foliaged plant........ BRYONOPSIS ERYTHROCARPA. Splendid climber, with beautiful scarlet fruit, marbled white.............. CAMPANULA ATTICA. A charming dwarf, annually forming compact bushes, about 1 foot in diameter, covered with purplish flowers, suitable for sunny ex- posures CHLORA GRANDIFLORA. Beautiful gentianex, about 15 inches high, with handsome glossy leaves, large golden yellow flowers, grows vigorously in the open Onder Very MWCAULIEUN Se. J25.5 wcccccacaicdeccoseeceeacerclietacs COCCINIA INDICA. Splendid climber, with beautiful smooth, glossy, pentagonal leaves, about 4 inches long by three inches broad, contrasting beautifully with the fine, large, snow-white bell-shaped flower, produced in multitudes between the foliage; fruit brilliant carmine, growth vigorous, habit handsome.......soccessoses ssseesese DATURA FASTUOSA HUBERIANA. Superb vari- ety, attaining the immense size of 5 feet in height, by as much in diameter, with nearly as large flowers as Datura Arborea, very double, the outer part of the corolla being of a fine deep lilac and inner parts ‘almost pure white, altogether a lovely flower in shape and tint of color; valuable annual for groups, and ornamental single: plant. .cicc iiseedacceceusliscsheacwics vooese DELPHINIUM CHINENSE PUMILUM. Azure blue and porcelain, flowers very early from seed, the first year; its dwarf compact habit, not above 1 foot in height, together with its large flowers, abundantly produced, render it a most beautiful bedding plant... DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS NANUS. A new dwarf, double white variety, producing all double flowering plants from seed, very compact, not above 6 inches in IMGT Bees esate cone aes Na esmetincciaesicec<mesemeses seseenaies coe DIANTHUS CHINENSIS CORONATUS. A beauti- ful hybrid, with large flowers of fine form and great substance, pure white, with broad stripes of various shades of brilliant purplish crimson.................sceceee POLICE OS ATROSANGUINEUS, Climber, deep red OMMCM Sie one sdatow vais catice st cloucldona Noeimsedte teehee aectaes acd ot ECHIUM CRETICUM. Most beautiful, with brilliant scarlet flowers ; remarkably efféctive bedding plant... ERYTHRABA RAMOSISSIMA. Fine rose flowered Gentianes, forming dwarf compact bushes, suitable for edges and dwarf beds...... SA EOCCODEEDNCDG CLOSUCUOA GOCE oe

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GYPSOPHILA SAXIFRAGA,. A lovely miniature

species, with delicate branches covered With white

flowers, for edgings and dwarf beds; very pretty...... 25 IBERIS LINIFOLIA, A fine autumn flowered annual spe-

cies, with delicate rose colored umbels............. ..2.0 25 LOPHOSPERMUM COCCINAIUM. The finest of all

brihiantred flowers, elimberi: -. 32.122. 2t RRL eos 25

MELOTHRIA PENDULA. Pretty hardy climber, with handsome folage, and small fruit, black on coming to

maiurity,, fine torstrellises 5A-222 5 2 EOS. BI ashen 25 MICROPUSSUPINUS. Har dy everlasting, of dwarf com-

pact growth, bright yellow flowers, very handsome for

the open bordirs: wrnuot. delqnar de DREN... 25 MUKIA SCABRELEA. Pretty climber, with lobed heart-

shaped leaves, small searlet berries, hardy............0. 50 SILENE RETICULATA, Brilliant red, very “‘profus ise

blooming, extremely showy species, 2 feet in height.. 25

TROPHOLUM, KING OF THE TOM THUMBS. Bluish green in foliage, intense scarlet flowers, the best variety in habit, and the brightest in color........ 00 WAITZIA AUREA. A handsome half hardy annual ‘‘ Hver- lasting,” 18 inches in height, branched at the base, bearing clusters of bright yellow flowers, one inch in Giameten<.csdewveccS PO RIRE TA SIS RE 50 WAITZIA CGORYMBOSA. Another preity species, from- ing compact bushes, 1 foot high and as much in diam- eter, terminating in clusters of elegant flowers about l inch across, of adeep amaranth on the outer part, paler inside and with yellow disk; succeeds well in

light soil in the open ground...............cseeee seer eeeeees 50 WHITLAVIA GRANDIFLORA ALBA,A A pure white variety of this beautiful annual.............ccceceecesee scene 50

Flower Seeds by Mail.

Their portability renders them so easily and cheaply transported by mail, that no one with any pretensions to taste in Floriculture need be without a choice selection. For the accommodation of those who are unacquainted with the varieties, we have put up the following assort- ments of the most desirable free blooming and showy kinds, which will be promptly mailed (prepaid) upon the receipt of a remittance.

E&>> Correspondents will please write their names legibly, and in fuli, with post office, county and state.

No. 1.—Twenty choice annuals, free blooomers, for........... 02. 0.008 $1.00 No. 2.—Twenty choice annual, biennial and perennial varieties,... 1.00 No. 3.—Twelve new. and. rare varieties..........00.sccceecscecsee cooseeeee 1.00 No. 4.—Twenty varieties, for green-house culture,............. ER SOLE 3.00

No. 5.—One hundred varieties, including many new and rare sorts, 6.00

As aninducement to POSTUASTERS AND OTHERS, forming Clubs, we will forward, nas -paid, six One Dollar packages for a remittance of Five Dollars.

BGS At these prices, invariably our own selection. The latest novelties are not included in these collections; but a liberal discount will be made from catalogue price when ordering a quantity.

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Novelties and Select List of Flower Seeds,

WORTHY QF SPECIAL ATTENTION.

The letters preceding the varieties denote:—b. biennial, or such as last two seasons; ». perennial, or such as exist from year to year; ¢. ten¢ der, which will not endure the frost; #.p. tender perennial, w hich require the protection of a green-house during the winter ; h. h. half hardy, requiring some protection; ¢. climbers : a * denotes “that although the variety may be biennial or perennial, it will bloom the first year, if sown early ; “the remainder are annuals, which arrive at perfection and die off the first year.

ABRONIA UMBELLATA. Trailing clusters of rosy llac blos- SOME OMAP ASI s.es enue scaslelce seco sls +s cevac lS setote wetoess. ACROCLINIUM. Charming everlasting flowers, emaeblo for winter bouquets, floweri ing freely in any ‘cood gar- eH CON Al TOOU MIS Mie csastern aches cele rceeceeesstas wes cs se <¢ ROSEUM. Bright rose. ALBUM. Pure white. Each. ADONIS VERNALIS 3, (Flos Adonis.) Handsome foliage; flowers ePiMSON...... BPR O Eric oro ec ich COME OE EEE ce aca cco near AGERATUM. Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very useful where cut flowers are in demand; in bloom the whole summer and succeeding in any soil. < CQILESTINUM NANUM. Dwarf blue. MEXICA- ; NUNS Blues; AUBIPTORUMS: White... ALONSOA WARSZEWICZ!.. Free flowering ; bright crimson.... « GRANDIFLORA. Large flowering..... RCRA INR E «Ree _p. AGROSTEMMA FLOS JOVIS, (Jove’s Mower.) Bright pink. ALYSSUM, Free flowering, useful pretty litttle plants, for beds, edgings, or rock work; the annual varieties bloom all summer, also grown in pots for winter flow- ering. ‘¢ BENTHAMIL. New, large, sweet Alyssum...:.............. co WHET. White, very sweet; hardy annual............... . WIERZBECKIT. Hardy perennial; blooms early......... AMARANTHUS. Showy plants, some with ornamental foli- age and very effective in groups. «¢ ~CAUDATUS, (Love lies Bleeding.) Blood red flowers; 3 to 4 feet

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UG MBELANCHOLICUS, (var. ruber.) Introduced by Mr. Veitch, from Japan. Its habitis very compact, height 12 to 18 inches, with striking blood-red foliage. A very fine foliaged bedding plant, valuable for flower- SAM MMeCORALIOM src seresc rer csee doc sr ee occ cancae see jas

TRICOLOR. Leaves red, yellow and green, very hand- some and showy; known also as ‘‘ Joseph’s Coat.”

AMMOBIUM ALATUM. Everlasting flower, white; 2 feet.........

ANAGALBLIS. Dwarf, compact, flowering plants; admira-

bly adapted fer ornamental baskets, rock work, ete. The choicest ae. are, GRANDIFLORA EUGE- NI, light blue. NAPOLEON III, carmine. GRAND- (FLORA, CCARULEA, large sky blue. PHILLIPSIHI, dunepiucs s Mach elo) OE co NIE OLIA, very dwarf, fine: blue..........0..0. ESOHOUC

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and useful border plants. The more recently im- proved varieties of this valuable genus are large, finely shaped flowers of the most brilliant colors, with beau- tifully marked throats; they succeed in any good gar- den soil, and are very effective in beds. Hardy bien- nials, blooming the first year from seed; height from LshO v2 feetbuies stele. rer atiensideininc. Shae ovis ties Retin ene oes eee BRILLIANT. Bright scarlet with white throat........... HENRY IV. Dwarf, white, crimson and scarlet......... FIRE-FLY. Orange scarlet, white throat............sss006 DELILA. Carmine, with white throat............seccceccees GALATHE. Crimson, white throat, large flowering.... PAPILIONACEUM. Deep blood-scarlet, pure white throat, the brightest and finesh............0sscccone esoseses CHOICE MIXED SNAP DRAGON. Finest named varie-

(Snap Dragon.) Mixed older varieties.............seseeees

p. AQUILEGIA, (Columbine.) Fine double varieties, mixed...... ARGEMONE MEXICANA. Yellow poppy-like flowers; hardy... ASTER. (Queen Margaret.) One of the most popular and

effective of our garden favorites, producing*in profu- sion flowers in which richness and variety of colors are combined with the most perfect and beautiful form ; it is indispensable in every garden or pleasure ground where an autumnal display is desired. The French and German Florists have brought this flower to great perfection ; we offer all the most choice varie- ties imported from one of the largest growers in Prus- sia. All the varieties delight in a rich light soil, and in hot dry weather should be mulched with rotted manure, and well watered. German mixed colors.. nee cneiects GERMAN QUILLED. Deeg “colors, Pie Nengeesecse DWARF BOUQUET. Forms a perfect bouquet of HID GIES oocbed noccoasos obne ne boUdea coceececboet Secduccedoeacks Sbo0gs GLOBE FLOWERED PYRAMIDAL. Choice mixed

COCARDEAUorCROWN. White centres, bordered with LICH: COOLS: .csz5chss cigdanids cote dos deoemtop ec mornaeeceeatem ee eee cts IMBRIQUE POMPONE. Mixed, with neat Pompone MO WETS steideonctenin faeries ceeneem ae radionee dmeae acslcmiabcowe cass eawe

NEW VICTORIA. Carmine rose, flowers as large as the

Emperor Aster, habit, pyramidal.....c.....<.sedudconeonesses REID’S NEW. Taller than the quilled; flowers globe shaped; and, beautifullyquilled. x... .cine0u.tccc.ceccheaee

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PZHONIA ASTERS; robust, with large brilliant co- HOR CG HO WIENS -i6.cc Jac mals unccinie cansicen ee duels cna semiensbacteae encodes NEW EMPEROR. Flowers of oreat size, very double, and HME stOrmgean dg COLOLS .<....26 saseteoe sian datejeder ena eeeecn> NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM, FLOWERED. ......... 2000s

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BALSAM, (Lady iSiaaen ) An old and favorite garden flower, producing its gorgeous masses of beautiful brilliant colored flowers in the greatest profusion; of easy cultivation; succeeds in any good garden soil.

« CAMELLIA—FLOWERED. Very double, and fine

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«¢ NEW ROSE—FLOWERED. Superb double flowers.....

Lp Vimeoebalsams: on Lad yiSlipper..:....cesccsecestesler-cutesssese Balloon Vine, (Cardiospermum.) Rapid growing climber.......... Bartonia Aurea. Goldem flowered .......0:ccccccesscccsccsevsesececssvccee BIDENS ATROSANGUINEA. Dark red; beautiful.............ccc0ssc00e

BRACHYCOME IBERIDIFOLIA, (Swan River Daisy.) Free flowering dwarf-growing plant, covered during the greater part of the summer with a profusion of pretty Cineraria-like flowers of a light blue colov...............

«¢)6ALBIFLORA. A white variety of the above.......... ss BROWALLIA. Very handsome profuse blooming plants,

covered with rich strikingly beautiful flowers during the summer and autumn months; blooms finely in the winter if sown in August.

s¢ 6©ELATA CQRULEA. Sky blue. ALBA. Pure white. CACALIA, (Zassel Flower.) A neat annual of easy culture,

with tassel-shaped flowers, blooms from July to Sep- tember; 134 feet.

‘¢ AUREA. Golden yellow....... (CObODTUSORe Hos Conuobd. so Hcbeaac COCCENINMIASS Onanmerscartetias.. ede esses yaks nbs coe tues sees Seeldecess Calandrumavelesans)=orandiflora,” Cach?.v.cs.o <isscemicesinco+ cette: oree> CALENDULA PONGEI, FL. PL. Double white, hybrid marigold. CALLIRHOE PEDATA, (Nuttalia.) A very beautiful

summer flowering plant, from one and a half to three feet in height, with rich violet or purple crimson close petaled flowers, with white centre, each two inches or more in width, and partially cupped, yielding a suc- cession of its numerous attractive blossoms throughout TER SEDIMING Fee cee erase 4 seceis ca @sdaideelslsewancicdanese decwseeas coe ‘6 VERTICILLATA. An extremely floriferous creeper, flowers of the same color, but double the size of @. JDOITEG S60 OSE LSE SRD OE SCO O DIE CLI COOTER EET Oe PROTO eG

SSS WD AWASNEAN AL. OA superb-dwart- Variety. .ccs.ise secre.

CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS. Showy, free-flowering and beautiful hardy annuals; the tall varieties are very effective in mixed borders, while the dwarf kinds, from their close compact habit of growth, make fine bedding plants; of easy cultivation.

*¢ ATKINSONII, Yellow and crimson; 8 feet.................

‘**« BICOLOR, (Tinctoria.) Yellow, crimson centre; 3 feet.

« CARDAMINAFOLIA HYBRIDA. Brilliant yellow;

growth pyramidal; compact and free flowering; 14 feet.

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CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS. MARMORATA. Crim- son brown, marbled with yellow; 2 feet.. fe:

«“ NIGRA SPECIOSA. Rich velvety crimson ; 2 feet.....-.

CALCEHOLARIA. See list of greenhouse seeds.

CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS. Blue, beautiful and StaLely PCTENDNIA nsccen.secceoccelnarmucider ence see ne teneteneeee: <¢ 6 SPECULUM, ( Venus’ Looking Glass.) Rich blue......... CANARY BIRD FLOWER. (Tropelum Peregrinum.) ee yellow canary-like flowers ; an ornamental climb- PANE winaic sacs shew otee es wanes eae coset toaa neta aware ee swe CANDYTUFT, (Jberis.) Beautiful and effective hardy annuals, for growing in beds or masses; the white

varieties are much grown by florists for bouquets.

‘© ROCKET. White. UMBELLATA. Purple. Each.....

«© CRIMSON. Dark red. CROWN FLOWERED. White

CANWNA, or INDIAN SHOT. The Cannas are a stately - Species of plants, highly ornamental, producing a very rich and Oriental effect, by their large, broad massive foliage, terminated by racemes of crimson or scarlet variously lobed flowers. Soak the seed in hot water before planting, take up the roots before frost and preserve in a warm cellar or room.

«¢ INDICA. Bright red. CUBENSIS. Orange and red. WARSCEWICZII. Bloodred. GIGANTEA. Large scarlet: & Mah series. Geen ee vec. sueteameeeeeennons deetcesoee ae

CANTERBURY BELL, (Campanula Media.) When well grown, are among the most attractive of border plants; they succeed in light rich soil, planted about 2 feet apart. Hardy perennial

(c TOINGLE BIGUE 9 SINGLE WHITH + Bach). c..io.<cen. ‘(1s DOUBLE BLUE.” DOUBLER WHITE: (Hach s.s-dccst set

CARNATION, (Dianthus Caryophylius.) The Carnation Pinks are general favorites for their delicious fra- grance and richness of colors. The seed we offer has been imported from the best sources, in Europe, and will produce splendid double flowers.

«FINEST GERMAN 2) EERE ) in PRE SUES of Be paces Es ee FREN CH,

‘© REMONTANT, or PERPE TUAL, e us «FINE DOUBLE, SELVES, mixed, Ree ER aR et eieeietts eer emkieca%7 cc. FINE DOUBLES TREBED die fA AE aa <¢ PERPETUAL FLOW RD, COE FRNA ndiow Ree geo nee tree Ae CATCHFLY. (Silene Armeria.) Hardy, free Bee 2 annuals. < mHOBRLS RED! 2LOBEES* WHITE Hach! 2 0oAt....<..

«¢ PSEUDO ATOCION. Rosy pink with white eentre:..... CELOSIA SPICATA ROSEA. Feathery; spikes of bright rose

pie te Eadyhdcasscad fecuae Aon cremete Miletus cn ets cue eee adsocsisoseee 6) PYRAMID ue Bob hes Goldentspikes. 1 tsirass ssceee a CENT AURE! A AMERICANA. Lilac purple, large and showy....

CENTRANTHUS TAGROSIPHON, Pretty, compact growiag plant, with long-tubed red flowers, grows freely. sc ALBUS. White. C. NANUS. Deep rose... .....0......0+

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CHRYSANTHEMUM. Showy and effective summer flowering border plants, quite distinct from C. Jndica, the hardy perennial autumn flowering varieties. The varie- ties are:

< BURRIDGEANUM. Crimson. ALBUM. Double white. ‘<¢ TRICOLOR. Yellow and white. GOLDEN YELLOW. 66 Sacha. sclooBeadeeo Jose dos0b BOOSHCOEHORbaCO SHC dasdo950 KobcBduBadodS «¢ =6©VENUSTUM. White, with crimson centre, extra fine...

CINHRARIA. See list of greenhouse seeds.

CLARKIA. An old and favorite hardy annual, growing and producing freely ; is a cheerful looking flower. A native of the Rocky Mountains.

‘¢ ELEGANS. Rosy purple. PULCHELLA. Deep rose. TSEC) Soon AS Sorted On Os BOOHER CSET OCOLDOHOD Ee peH RUS EobackIoG obs do SeeSeEe PULCHERRIMA. Deep Magenta. NERIEFLORA. Dionbledes Wa che ea inbeadacessteccdene socndscessosbs weccssdas’

p. CLEMATIS FLAMMULA. Hardy climber, flowers white and

MATA B sbi gee oiat siials ottoiuse eosin ceo lis aide wie Semicdoleccee ne sess CLINTONIA ELEGANS. Pale blue, pretty dwarf plant....... ...... ‘« PULCHELLA. Bright blue, yellow centre...... ..........

COBEA SCANDENS. Rapid climber, large bell-shaped blue flowers. In sowing, place the seeds edgewise and cover with light soil. Comes up best in a hot bed......

COCKSCOMB, (Celosia Cristata.) Ornamental, curious look- ing flowers; well known favorites.

«DWARF CRIMSON, Large velvet-like combs, (extra. ).... «¢ ORANGE, YELLOW, CRIMSON, mixed; each.......... COLLINSIA BICOLOR. Purple and white, free blooming, pretty ‘©. MARMORATA. Lilac and white marbled...................

COMMELINA CCELESTIS. A tuberous rooted plant, with rich blue flowers, free blooming and very pretty...... ......

CONVOLVULUS. One of the handsomest annuals in culti- vation; the beauty and delicacy of their colors are unsurpassed.

«ec. MAJOR, (Morning Glory.) Fine mixed varieties... ‘¢ MINOR, or TRICOLOR. Deep blue, yellow and white,

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‘¢ TRICOLOR SPLENDENS. Very rich colors......... ..... ‘¢ ~=CANTABRICUS. Rosy-purple, beautiful trailer for hang- TD 1OVEIE SS) Angedeac acd SBscsnenindohon apAnsontas sens ade Apeernaconc

<‘ MAURITANICUS. Fine creeper for baskets, ...............

CYPRESS VINE, (Ipomea quamoclit.) A very beautiful climber, with delicate fern-like foliage, and, masses of bright crimson flowers. Plant aboutthe 10th of May.

WHITE. A pure white variety of the above, frue..........

CYANUS, (Blue Bettle.) Mixed, or in separate colors..........

p. DAISY, (Bellis perennis.) Finest double imported...............

t. p. “DAHLIA. Saved from fine double varieties..................008

DATURA ATROVIOLACHA PLENISSIMA. Inircduced by

Dr. Weber from Cochin China, 44 feet high; the outside of the flowers violet, nearly black; the inside some- RAMBO NL Orgs, colhclaciateisp eine veicw csc svadebes tise cleles sedi

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D ATURA HUMULIS. A rareand ornamental plant, with large conspicuous, double drooping flowers, trumpet-shaped, ~ of arich Nankeen yellow; “delightfully fragrant...... «¢ WRIGHTII, (Meteloides.) White, bordered with blue.... hp. DELPHINIUM FORMOSUM. Splendid hardy perennial Larkspur, brilliant blue flowers; flowers the first year if planted early. h. p. DELPHINIUM, MONS. MEUNER. Fine large blue,........ DIANTHUS, (Pinks.) A magnificent genus, embracing some of the most popular flowers in cultivation, of great variety of color and profusion of bloom. « BARBATUS. See Sweet William. 6. “* *CHINENSIS, (China or Indian Pink.) Superb double WATICUICS Joc 5 so cesee secmees oostenu eae seme eetnee eee e-eeeenetase .b. *FLORA PLENA ALBA. Double white, Indian pink...... b. “¢ *¥NANUS, VAR. ATRO-SANGUINEUS PL. A fine acquisition; the plant is five inches high, flowers globular and profuse; color, dark blood-red...

h.b. * *HEDDEWIGI, (New Japan Pink.) Colors, vary “from the richest velvety crimson, to the most delicate rose, flowers from 2 to 4 inches in diameter, very showy...

b.* « HEDDEWIGI, FL. PL. A fine double variety of the original type, beautiful Colors... .....c..cecsee ssaccwons snnce

b.* « LACINIATUS, Remarkably large blossoms of superb colors, with fringed jedmes se oscc.ceses-n-e cee st eee canescens

. EACINIATUS; BL) Pins Acdouble variety <....22..0. 20s...

h.b. ** *HYBR. ATRO PURPUREUS, FL. PL. Double blood red Hy Dridl 22 Nac. Socin ssc cikawssceeee aavcceeb as cnecenaeesseees ones ee

Fie i ATRO COCCINEUS. A brilliant scarlet flowering spe- GIES} Very 7SHOW yi sesess seats tees ores cces-Coremonan tease emoeenee

DIDISCUS C@RULEA. Pretty blue, dwarf plant.................06

h.b. DIGITALIS. (Foxzglove.) Handsome and highly orna- mental plants, of stately growth and varied colors. The varieties are PURPLE, WHITE, NEW SPOTTED

VYHEEOW,2 ROSEA “MUEXGD NX: iicce eens -ceeasessseeese octos ECCREMOCARPUS SCABER. Rapid growth, orange BOQ WETS 2 so anacn mcd serene linsee teal ontop ae ance heen ence eee eee EGG PLANT, SCARLET CHINESE. Very orna- menta V SAARC Re ote Pe sckc Da SS RPE toes 2 Gosh 5 ac05 ERYSIMUM PEROFFSKIANUM. From Palestine, orange AO WETS reeks Soe eae oo aac pe pa ach eeteeeeeeseetepease

ESCHSCHOLTZIA, (California Poppy.) A profuse flower-

ing and attractive hardy annual, for beds or masses.. « CALIFORNICA, yellow CROCEA orange, ALBA white. EUTOCA ORTGIESIANA. A new species, nearly creeping in its habit, introduced from Mexico, flowers light and CES UNG ee ees on Sages ogo as se EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA. Showy, white and green............ GAILLARDIA. Splendid bedding plants, remarkable for the profusion and brilliancy of their flowers, continu-

ing in beauty during summer and autumn. «© ALBA MARGINATA. White edged. ARISTATA. Wellowe-----e sons dog SS ee ssos4 so sseess: yacto ress c esses so:

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GAILLARDIA PICTA. Redand orange. MAGNIFICA.

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‘<¢ RICHARDSONII. Orange, with brown centre........... h.p. *GAURA LINDHEIMERA, Spikes of white and red tinted plossoms [REC MOWELIN Gs 62.00. cece ole sesis wieseces<oniscesess vee

GILIA. Very pretty dwarf plants, early and free bloomers, valuable for massing.

« ALBA. Pure white. CAPITATA MAJOR. Sky blue.

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GLADIOLUS, FINE HYBRID. Saved from first class

varieties ; special directions furnished for their culti-

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es ROSBA. ALBA, TOM THUMB. Flower pure white, with a brilliant rose blotch at the base of each petal.. t¢ VENOSA.~ Kosy lilac, with ruby centre.................:3. GOMPHRENA, (Globe amaranthus.) Handsome everlastings, with showy flowers, suitable for winter bouquets, familiary known as the ‘‘ Bachelor’s Button.”’ cc 6ALBA. White. Purpurea, rich crimson............+ necsisie « AUREHA. Orange. STRIATA. Striped. ce. GOURD, ORNAMENTAL, (Cucurbita.) A most interesting genus, with striking foilage and most singular fruit. «¢ ~BOTTLE OR CALABASH, CLUB SHAPED. 4 to 5

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(GG SHARED: “MOCK OR ANGs... vii cescsreseserasese cco eee SU HIUEI MURALIS. Pink, suitable for hanging baskets. h.p. PANICULATA. A hardy. perennial ; flowers are beau-

tiful for bouquets, imparting a light airy appearance.

HEHARTSEHASEH. See Pansy.

HELICHRYSUM, (Lverlasting Flower.) Exceedingly ef- fective in mixed flower borders; the flowers, if cut when young, are valuable for winter bouquets; suc- ceed in any rich soil.

<¢ MACRANTHUM. Large pink flowers, 2 feet............. © 6 FINE MIXED VARIETIES, Assorted colors.............. ie ae ATRO SANGUINEUM. Brilliant deep crim-

HELIPTERUM SANFORDII. This very pretty and distinct an- nual everlasting is of a dwarf tufted habit, growing on ordinary soil, about 9 inches high, with neat oblong lanceolate entire foliage, and large globular clusters of bright golden yellow flowers. It is not only a valuable addition to our summer flowers, but is also an.excellent plant for winter bouquets; its flowers remaining long in perfection.............0. scree

HELIPTERUM ANTHEMOIDIES, An older but very beautiful VaTIGhye Ole th CAD ONE occ cansecodesecicce den escs-ssecactes secs es

HELIANTHUS, (Sun Flower) Argophyllus, white leaves...

« CALIFORNIAN. Sun flower, fine double yellow......... ‘© GREEN CENTRED. Very double, green centre........

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HELIANTHUS NANA. Dwarf Sun Flower.. ee eee HIBISCUS AFRICANUS. Cream color, rich brown. centre. Bee sae hp. “ PALUSTRIS. Large showy pink HOWEESS. o.2 5 see asec eae hb. HOLLYHOCK, (Althea rosea.) This splendid plant now ranks with the Dahlia for summer decorations, and from its stately growth and the varied colors of its magnificent spikes of flowers, may justly claim a piace in every large garden or pleasure ground.

cc sites EN fet VARIETIES, FES COS suse see sdousc ns &e assortments of eight aaa suid each separate). 200s. ee wt

ce. HYACINTH BEAN, (Dolichos), rapid growing, free-flowering

climbers for covering arbors, trellises, &c., with hlac

blue flowers, and seed pods of a deep purple maroon

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<. ALBA <A white variety of the above,. ...:...... ..-..0 ICE PLANT. (See Mesembryanthemum.)

TPOMG&A. (Morning glory) of rapid growth and beautiful -

flowers. For covering old walls, trellises, arbors or stumps of trees, they are invaluable.

« BURRIDGIH. Rosy crimson with white centre,.......... «© COCCINNEA. Scearlet, sold as the ‘‘ Star Ipomea ee cc -LIMBATA. Violet, margined with white, fine............ « STRIATA NOVA. Beautiful striped, three colored.... ‘«¢ RUBRA CC@RULEA. Sky blue, large........ aldets Petes 6¢ > NEL daght bine; irom Paya, --2.s.ts2cs asscazaee eres senate aa one

IPOMOPSIS ELEGANS. Produces long spikes of scarlet flowers, « ROSEA, CUPREATA, JAUNE CANARIE. Three new varieties of this favorite ornamental plant................. - KAULFUSSIA ROSEA. Rose with mauve centre, dwarf,........ LANTAWNA. A remarkably handsome free flowing genus of plants, with brilliantly colored flowers, very “effective either for pot culture or for bedding purposes. Seed saved from all the finest named varieties,............-...- LARKSPUR, (Delphinium.) Plants possessing almost every requisite for the adornment of the garden or parterre. Profuse bloomers. They all succeed best if sown in the autumn, or very early in the spring. < DWARF ROCKET, GERMAN. Finest mixed, double,

cc. “EY ACEIN TH FLOWER RED. Extra double, finest mixed

variety 2i. 222 ES Ca © 20 SS See ae ORS...

< BRANCHING. Double finest mixed—¢ ‘reat variety of eglerge St: HAR ARB FAD OOo FR er ee. Stee

LIM} ee Hee DOUGLASSIL Pale vellow and white............ LINARIA CYMBALLARIA, KENILWORTH IVY. Suitable for Hanemoe baskets, .. 225 2220, Sane Ee. SE eecen

LINUM GRANDIFLORUM COCCINEUM, (superb sear- let flax.) one of the most effective and showy y annuals Wer baveys:s:i:c1225620042s05e ve IS SR Re ce. LOASA LATERITIA. With curious orange-red flowers,...... LOBELIA ERINUS SPECIOSA. Compact growth, fine for vases. This variety bleoms during the entire sum-

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mer in the open borders; flowers of a superb ultra- TORCHES) LURING Aca dacean cede apKb ce cts oROURIGA HGR MEE HHEErE: A RUNAEE LOBELIA ERINUS COMPACTA ALBA. Fine pure white... aig PAXTONIANA. Compact growth, fine,........ « TRIGONICAULIS. Large sky blue, flowers, white eye «< “RAMOSA.~ Purple blue, with white eye,.................... ec. LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS. Ornamental climber, with showy, fox-glove like flowers, of a bright rose color, «© HENDERSONIL. Similar to the above with darker MUONVIET. SMR Meee cee agiarae cae Seren eee sce shceed s oe Ses secs ccs sieesee LUPINUS HARTWEGIL CH@LESTINUS. Light blue, shaded NVPUUMINE TOS On amas hits cmat acc uNNG co ccusiemen aise voce t veaialeloeeca's sae ¢ VENUSTUS TRI-COLOR. A very pretty new Lupin, with handsome deep green foliage, flowers purple, wiiterandsblue, height-2 Teet, fo... ccccccsccecnes coceesese <6 DUNNETTI ATROVIOLACEUS. Flowers dark violet, « ALBA COCCINEUS. White and red, besautiful,......... <«¢ CRUIKSHANKIL. Variegated. DUNNETILT SUPERBA, oo a CLO EC HM DX ED: VARGAS sie ie os oho e a See fos oo'e wcedtsna.ctee LYCHNIS HYBRIDA HAAGEANA. Very beautiful, large brilliant orange-scarlet, and light and dark crimson, white-flaked flowers, dwarf and free flowering,...... is COE HO TARE © bir OIN UC ALS Carlety sais. sk secs eccweceecscdce es coos ob 6 ALBA. White. LL. ROSHA. Rose............ NEARIGOLD, (Vagetes.) Large African, yellow and orange, «©. DWARF FRENCH. Fine rich colors, very double, «¢. 6 PIGMY DWARF. Very dwarf, miniature variety, «© RANUNCULUS, (Calendula.) English Marigold, MARTYNIA FRAGRANS. Large fragrant flowers.............s008 MARVEL OF PERU. (Mirabilis.) A well known and favor- ite flower, commonly known as the Sour o'clock; HIVE NIECE HeVARIEMES AMCrCOLONS: stsccese <a. cke vess<sece Susie ce MAURANDIA, species. A beautifultribe of slender-grow- ing rapid climbers, blooming profusely until quite late in the autumn. The varieties are:—ALBIFLORA, pure white; BarcLayana, purple; Rosxum, dark rose...... MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CRYSTALLINUM. Ice plant........ 7s Y PEI COLOR. © Kose= pink, with purple centre 2.0.0. .....6. ‘¢ ~ GLABRUM. (Dew: Plant, ) light yellow SSAA nae dearaC nes MIGNONETTE, (Reseda Odorata. ) A well-known favorite « NEW LARGE FLOWERED. Bést for pov cultures. ...... MIMULUS, on MONKEY-FLOWER. Showy flowers, suita- ble for the green-house or moist shady situations in the

garden. ‘«¢ MOSCHATUS. Musk Plant; fine in hanging-baskets... < . QUINQUEVULNERUS, MAXIMUS. Very large and finely spotted varieties, showy and effective............. « - CUPREUS. Introduced by Mr. Veitch from the Andes of Chili. A beautiful plant, producing a profusion of the richest orange crimson flowers. 4 to 6 inches

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able acquisition, beautifully tigered or spotted as the Tigered Calceolarias, and Tydeas.......0.-..0-000sessssere MYOSOTIS, or FORGET-ME-NOT. Neat and beautiful lit- tle plants; succeeds best ina shady situation. The varieties are:—Auprestris, Alpine; Azorica, Azo- rean ; AZUREA, GRANDIFLORA, large flowered ; PaLus- TRIS, true, forget-me-not; ALPESTRIS, ALBA, white.... NASTURTIUM, (TZropxolum.) The varieties are all desira- ble, either for the flower border, for pots, or green- house culture. The following are the most choice:

« TOM LEU UELSE. Verysdwartiascarletscncw.iyitc. «ccececdsees se ce ce Velo Wes esecsaeecersmerescenes “ “e OG PHAR, cream rcolorsai access nck esses. « 66 a BEAUTY, orange-spotted...............0.

« CARTER’S CRYSTAL PALACEGEM. Dwarf variety, sulphur col. flowers, having a dark red spot near the base of each petal. It is densely covered without in- terruption from June until frost with its bright yellow WON esis bos 56000 soakGe d60cb0505004 oduco 7 acoso youuegdougoDIDaboseod

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« = CATTELL’S DWARF CRIMSON, and scarlet, each.......

NEMOPHILA, (Grove Love.) Of neat compact uniform habit of growth, comprising varied and beautiful col- ors, bloom freely all summer. The varieties are:

Insianis, blue; Macunata, white with lilac vein...... MARGINATA. Azure blue, edged with white.............

WL Ttibes DAMASCENA, (Love in a Mist.) Blue flowers,...... ie NANA. A dwarf variety, CO ae oe See

p: (ENOTHERA GRANDIFLORA. Evening primrose, yellow, ‘«* ROSEA, a new dwarf rose-flowering annual,..............

«¢ BISTORTA VEITCHIANA. Neat dark yellow, SagacodoC

‘¢ DRUMMONDII NANA. A golden yellow blossom, ..... OXALIS ROSEA. Dwarf, with clusters of bright rose-colored Tplos Som sien siss acteurs tionelie dass aaise elena aeseseee aeeaeememeeetetcs PALAFOXIA TEXANA. Pretty fragrant, brown and red flowers, PHLOX DRUMMONDITI. An indispensable plant for bedding, quite as desirable as the Verbena. The fol-

lowing are very choice; ALBA, pure white; Occu-

LATA, White, with dark eye; Lours Napoueon, bril-

liant scarlet; Lrorponpiana, pink; Ravow1rzt1, dark

rose, striped with White, a very fine and striking va-

riety; Marmorata, marbled; Bnack WARRIOR, very

dark; QueEN VicToR1A, violet with white eye... .....

‘© CHOICE MIXED. Finest varieties mixed,...... Reideen Saree C(O OD AVX EID as Old lwanlettes:ec.ccace ss acccneessecedeeeinncss

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h. b.* PINKS, EXTRA DOUBLE CHINA. Picturesque colors, AWE G SE Gerad clasts sterce dels'e eclslocisheweiess eleloleiseniia cioeislejefeste sete esteaten aralcers

hip. % Fine Garden. Double and fine, .........cesseeeeeseesseceee ‘hhp.s PICOTEE. Finest selected English, .....:.,......s2cceeeee

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Oe UA Hee WINILG red GO. 605s. e.cusscocsescceed se neisieisseeen'sse h.h.p. PENSTEMON. Choice mixed varieties, ........c.c.scececees

PETUNIA. For out door decoration in summer, there is searcely a plantequal tothis. It commences to bloom early and continues a mass of bloom the whole season. Of late years, the striped and blotched varieties have been much improved.

‘«¢ 6SPLENDID HYBRID VARIETIES. Mixed, very choice «¢ BUCHANAN’S NEW BLOTCHED. Beautifully spotted,

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sc 6©PURPLE AND WHITE. Mixed or separate,............ PERILLA NANKINENSIS. A neat ornamental plant, with dark purple foliage, very striking, ....... Saltledot dlele stethabecesiers

é¢ ~6OXYMOIDES. A variety of the above,........:c0c.2..e0e0

PORTULACA. Plants of easy culture, luxuriating in an exposed sunny situation; flowers large and of many rich shades of color, and produced throughout the summer in the greatest profusion. The varieties are, «¢ ALBA, white; CARYOPHYLLOIDES. Carnation

BIT OG ee asian caateiccieis od valele Seidam eeiaene ese coals ove 6 « ~6AURANTIACA. Orange. SPLENDENS. Crimson purple « THORBURNII. Yellow. THELLUSONII. Scarlet.... Se WO SrA, elvosey. colored... ;-MPX ED: vo ccccevacsesse se vies bfiesens

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PORTULACA GRANDIFLORA FLO. PL. NEW DOUBLE

h. iB POLYANTHUS. Finest English varieties,

h. 4 POPPY,

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gs OOO MUU Mis eck une eee kena: ices vcecseeds (Popaver. ) Showy and easily cultivated flowers. Sow early in the spring; will not bear transpla geting. The ae ieties are—CARNATION, DOUBLE WHITE, RA- NUNCULUS, OPIUM. Fine mixed varieties,

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bouquets. The flowers require to be gathered when young and dried in the shade. Also valuable for either pot or border culture.

ATRO SANGUINEA. Dwarf, branching habit, disk of dark violet or crimson brown shade; ray scales of a

bright purple’ or-Masenta, colom,. ..-cigetecssscsses 00 sconces MACULATA. Bright rosy purple, yellow disk,......... C6 NURSG A, UL VAT Yi CWyDIElesesbe reet |. Seatac s wee ecw sesnee MANGLESIT. ° Bright rose, silvery calyx,...............00

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ANGISOCM POMS Peetu. coccae secsss cones tones

oe TRICOLOR. Dark green and brown spotted, the stalk is reddish brown,..

AFRICANUS ALBIDUS. Contrasts finely with the above

SALPIGLOSSIS. Neat and beautiful plants, suitable for pot-cul-

ture or the flower-border, blooming all summer. The varieties are—PICTA, beautifully veined; RUBRUM, red; LUTEA, yellow. Aliso fine mixed varieties,.....

SANVITALIA MEXICANA. Orange, with red spots, blooms

fr eGhyis-ssescendssaisagsde eared tece es ae eet wee fees ne eo ee ease

SAPONARIA. Of dwarf compact srowth, profusion of bloom

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throughout summer and late autumn. The varieties are—MULTIFLORA, rosy pink; OcyMOIDI=S, a peren- nial variety—one of the finest plants for covering TOC My ORK A sone eee ad coke enue a se douen ee te beets feesleieds CALABRICA MARGINATA. Color rose and white.....

e. SCARLET RUNNER, (Phaseolus Coccineus.) Scarlet Flower-

SCABIOSA, (Mourning Bride, or Sweet Seabious.) Plants with |

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beautiful flowers ; adapted for border cultivation, quite

hardy.

Fine German varieties ; mixed...........ssse0. oe ee ones

Stellata, (Starry Mourning Bride.) ...ssccer veces doodogosdecd NANA. Dwarf. CANDIDISSIMA. White...........2...0...

SCHIZANTHUS. A splendid class of plants, combining ele-

SEDUM.

gance of growth, with a rich profusion of flowers, valuable for green-house decorations, for which purpose sow in August. The varieties are—Huminis, blue, Litac, white and yellow; GraHAMII, red and orange; GRANDIFLORUS OCCULATUS, various ; PINNATUS, purple, white and yellow; Prinsvii, white, lilac and primrose. Useful and pretty little plants, growingfreely on roek-

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work, rustic-work, hanging-baskets, &c. Six varie- TLESHIN ENA PE PACKAZE cd... sacelcsupaseceaccaelcteeeledeees astrss SENECIO ORJACOBGIA. Free growing plants, producing their gay colored flowers in great profusion. The varieties are—Dwarr DousiEn Purrin, Dwarr DouBLE WHITE, Dwar Dovusie Linac, DWarr Dovupin Corp- prr Cofor, Dwanr DousLe Carn MINE, Finr DouBiE MIXeED, each SSB Epp ABE CocB Hoc ih: BU harGrAD POrccCRb Hone CORRS ECHEBD SENSITIVE PLANT. (Mimosa Pudica.) SOLANUM CAPSICASTRUM. A dwarf variety, with red, cherry like fruit, quite ornamental in pots in the green- -house

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<6 MARGINATUM. Purple, with white*border....%.:..20s. «< PSEUDO CAPSICUM. Orange scarlet berries.........:... STATICE-BONDUELLI. Sulphur yellow flower... ........cssscesores

STOCKS, (Maihiola.) The Stock Gilly flower is one of the most popular, beautiful and important of our garden favorites; and whether for bedding, massing, or pot culture, it is unsurpassed either for brilliancy and diversity of color, or profusion and duration of bloom. The TEN WEEK STOCK, (Mathiola annua,) is most generally cultivated, and blooms 10 to 12 weeks after being sown; they grow from 6 ie 15 inches high, and when grown in rich soil, and occasionally watered with weak guano water, throw out an immense quantity of lateral spikes of bloom, so that each plant forms a perfect bouquet of delightful fragrance. We offer the following select var ieties, impor ted fr om one of Be best growers in Prussia.

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PERPETUAL EMPEROR. Choice colors mixed.......cc.cce.ceeccee

Brompton or Winter. Choice colors, mixed........c.csceccocsoccocceses p. SWHET WILLIAM, (Dianthus barbatus.) \A well known free flowering perennial, producing a splendid effect

in beds, mixed flower and shrubbery borders “< HUNT’S MAGNIFICENT AURICULA-FLOWERED cates EEN GS UIC U AWE Dare taiatdeettnces/sescssowessooe’s Pe DAM Kee Very, rich, dark: COlOKS! ss... .0s-sereererse eee

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p- SWEET WILLIAM, Mixed. Good varieties................ SWEET PEAS, (Lathyrus.) Very beautiful, fragrant and free flowering climbing plants, flowering all summer.

«SIX COLORS. Separate or mixed, eacl.................006

p. “© EVERLASTING. _ A hardy perennial.......2.20:... ...0-ee00 TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA, (VILMORIN.)—This is really an acquisition to our list of annuals—its°dwarf habit, compact and bushy growth, with its densely covered, bright yellow flowers, must give it a prominent posi- tion, and prove valuable as well for borders as for beds, planted either by itself, or alternated with differ-

TURE Cis dh Peta a ae iat ne Ree omnc- nese ana de eons ce THUNBERGIA, Desirableclimbing plants, constant bloom- ers; the most desirable are Anata, buff dark eye; Av-

RANTICA, orange dark eye, BAKERII, pure white......... 66) ALT COUVORS 3 Mitre ie. ceosea teeene on eee eee eee : TOURNEFORTIA. Summer Heliotrope..............c:c00ssecsceseeees

TRIFOLIUM ODORATUM. Sweet scented clover, very fragrant.

TROPAOLUM. See Nasturtium.

hp. VALERIANA. Red and white, -each.................ceensseeese

hp. VERBASCUM PHGNICIA. Hardy perennial......... .-..2.00

VERBENA. Seed saved from the finest named varieties.

p. VERBENA AUBLETIA. Reddish purple....................2..0

*VINCA ROSEA and ALBA. Ornamental and free bloom- ing ; fine for bedding out in summer; known as the

Madagascar, Periwinkle, ..7015 55. cccetere~<sdasedee savas ses

VINCA ROSEA NOV.SPEC. Pure white, without disk, constant VATIOLY-cncs coce nine sonapwaupastesnonseeseden-teaneeace ieee ee oe . VIRGINIAN STOCK, (Malcomia.) Red and white, each........... VISCARIA OCULATA. Pink, with rich crimson eye............... oc > NANA... Dwact, bright resesfe-c- oc oc 5 os cto eeaee eee

h. p. VIOLET, ( Viola Odorata.) Single, sweet violet.............+++ Wecege wee FRU SS LAIN «concn tees eee ees occas sen a ee nee neneem ee WALL-FLOWER. Fine German, mixed................0c00 ead <¢ Vall double, brows rocketics 2. oc -ntacasaanaeneadeoe~cwenncas

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p.- YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. Adam’s Needle..........:.....00.e.0000

ZINNIA ELEGANS, FL., PL., DOUBLE ZINNTA. This proves to be quite an acquisition to our list of annuals. Its splendid double flowers rivaling in beauty, size and form moderate sized Dahlias. Seed

saved from the best double flowers, per paper.......0.. ZINNIA. New double, eight select colors, each separate........... ZINNIA DOUBLE. Saved from good flowerS.............+.sessesees

« SPECIES from Mexico, with bright yellow flowers ; a de- sirable bedding planter. c..scsseccsssacmedecencnsneceseeeeeaeek

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Everlasting Flowers.

These are desirable for making up Winter Bouquets and Wreaths.— They should be cut when in perfection, and dried slowly in the shade.

Acroclinium Roseum, 10 cts. Helichrysum Lucidum.

ee Album, 10 cts. Helichrysum Macranthum, 10 cts. Ammobium Alatum. Polycolymna Stuartii. OWE maa: ache? Purple. Rhodanthe Manglesii, 10 cts.

Alba. Statice Bonduelli, 10 cts.

GC ‘ Orange. ‘¢ - Sinuata.

es aC Striped. Xeranthemum, purple. Helichrysum Album. ce white.

ee yellow. SNORT SES Monstrosum, Dwarf, 10 cts. ce Tall, 10 cts. ee Compositum Maximum, 10 cts. patie g eties

Seeds of Green-house Plants,

Frorists’ FLOWERS, ETC.—Those marked with a * are suitable for bed- ding out in thesummer. Price, 25c. per paper, except when noted.

Acacia, choice varieties. Azalea indica. Auricula, very choice imported. Calceolaria, spotted Hybrid varieties, 50 cts. ce superb dwarf, spotted varieties, 50 cts. 5G rugosa, shrubby. OU EietEs enclee Hybrid varieties. «¢ selected, 50 cts.

G6 ie “Dwarf, 50 cts. Conclinium lanthinum. Cyclamen Persicum and European. %

*Erythrina Crista-galli, (Coral Plant.)

Epacris, choice varieties.

FERNS, choice varieties.

*Geranium, fine scarlet varieties.

Gloxinia, choice mixed, 50 cts.

*Heliotrope Peruvianum.

us sf Triumph de Liege.

zs ee Voltaireanum.

*Lantana, newest varieties—a fine bedding plant.

Pelargonium, finest fancy and large-flowered.

PRIMULA SINENSIS, FIMBRIATA CERMESINA SPLENDENS.— Very large flowers, bright velvet-like crimson. This new variety sur- passes all other varieties of the Chinese Primrose by its brilliant col- ors and size, 50 cts.

Primula Sinensis, Rosea Fimbriata, en Chinese Primrose.

66 (a3 Alba ce 66 66 6 cc Fimbriata Alba, Runes Striata. ‘ “ Erecta Superba, (Novelty,) 50 cts.

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Phaseolus Carracalla, a hot-house climber. *Salvia, Splendens, scarlet sage.

‘¢ _ Coecinea Splendens, free-bloomer.

or Pumila, dwarf.

‘¢ ~—s PatTreNS, superb blue. ETE BOUES Lobbianum, Green-house climber.

OY Giant des batailles, dark crimson. ue Tricolor grandiflorum. Bisley atu a

Flower Seeds in Assortments.

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The following are principally imported direct from Prussia, and will be found very choice. They are sold in the original packages at the

price named. Hach variety or color separate in the package.

ANA RAEN ME AO: beatiful varieties; aise. h nists deceseesibecccecsies

ASTERS, finest quilled, 24 varieties, .... cco... s.cccesediecs caecsessees Bas se ee 6 2 COS PUd SHE RY shia eR RRO Oh « Sa Stes oidlole%s o Bib'e diate <¢ Globe flowered, 12 Cc anaes ke b ccie tiie sis w oftapldctatiseleats nes J sc Pyramidal, 12 eh ay eleataed s teae > cosa cn detabicle oe. oes celidenele cc DWAR BOUOUET, 12s Varieties <..reneiscades ce» setae sistas

co rudtauts: PAONLA FLORA, 12) varieties, cs.5icc0csen cisceze c

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‘¢ =69COCARDEAU OR CROWN, 4 CO it eis aaiat iale(ataencietser <¢ 6 EMPEROR, 12 Be Bo a denne caeceasea os «© LARGE FLOWERED ROSE, (new) 12 varieties,............ BALSAM, DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED, 12 “ ............ ce 66 66 6é 66 “ DWARR, « ea ee ee Coe aU BW REN CE OSI, Lb? VaATIClleS.,\. + ocx ompieaeseje'e aels oo ccd COAUNIND AS CHO: Viable S seamen ae ete.s cicsinrcB ic sciweeisisapivanye Pocltesivie lets ese oss eee a dcee 1 CASEIN Ga aU N Peale DIGS i ice. c iuicss th wiaoalds » sides cisiais ole a's aid Oa alos « sle'sieine aiers COCKSCOMBS. nne Germans AD VAViebiCs, .scovasccies ssi ves dois sae ehee see IMMORTELLH, or Everlasting Flower, 12 varieties, . Beeetuideus ot HOLLY HOCKS, superb double English, 8 varieties,. Be eciopsis Weisel occ ise LARKSPUR, HYACINTH FLOWERED, 12 varieties, mie dee ¢ venues : CONSOLIDA, branching, 6 VATICHIES, Sec r-nc so seoeletcas MNENG OLDS tine dowbles 2a wa rietieds:. ss0h ioe coke avec see scien seeecs EGS Mp Re OTC EM VII CTI CBE olive ofc antes nciael\adacebbe esac cenebscscoeseesiee PORE We DouwblerCarmation. 16: Varieties, .c.c.0fa.acse<ocecsesece vascescades ce New, Pee onailower, NZ! varteties te... R isis. A. tee. bake SENECIO ELEGANS, Double Jacobea, 8 varieties,.............sseeeees SA GIO SSUSR BL MVALICte Gs! coca. cctaaccecetcesececeseaecesesesancceesices SEDUM, 6 varieties, MEPIS eet yarctan's aig eiasin sao biahc Sa hoene mauaeaa ea seecoa cease oes SCABIOSA UAOR: P Onvemtle ties 2 £5 ssodiakie aecsend<. aebohebeaee Vasko d dae oe NANA, 6 RAIL OSE. Ai, ls Pav cebaniedle aneee cous esas A aerAaS

STOCKS, ie ge flowered, pen weeks, 12 varieties, .. ce

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STOCKS, BROMPTON, orn WINTER, 12 varieties,..............0.0- 1 00 WALL- FLOWER, fine German Double, 10 ree ae BE ena -Bae eae 1 50 LE aL ELEGANS, 6 varieties,. ; MeetiMse me ccnasa ey) OO ce New double: 8 varieties, as 1 00

GREEN- HOUSE PLANTS, choice selection, "25 yariehess =o 00 ERRNS; 12 choice: varieties; Site Ra econ ce cece «lose Cab ecient eee 2 50 ORNAMEN TAL-LEAVED PLANTS, ADV ATICUES se staccos ete weesise ve 1 50 6 GOURDS “ 25 CMR TREES 6 Sccce 2 00

ec GRASSES, .12 varieties.oc.ccsesce eee pore ean cee cnes 1 00 PHLOX DRUMMONDI, 8 varieties, .:.....<...0.s+0c- et sneeeotsmnce cen 7d PRIMULA CHINEMSIS, AOA BM - iv. occ geieees eee ecneeseeeeeeee ae eoee 2 50 66 6 OG ELE Ae A, LS Meeleveathesitee «theaaee iene ceee 1 25 PORTULACA: (6G ‘Varieties: :22..sic «c2soanwacncsnecsctene cattesess a ceee ees 30

Bedding Plants and Florists’ Flowers.

BEDDING PLANTS are such as are suitable for planting in the open border or flower garden in early summer, to bloom till frost; they are then taken up and housed, or cuttings obtained from them for next season’s planting.

FLORISTS’ FLOWERS are those of which there are many Hybrid varieties, annually increased or improved. Of these, the Dahlia is one of the most popular.

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Of this attractive flower we have several hundred varieties, and are constantly adding all the newest and best as they are offered, and reject- ing older and inferior kinds. Our collection has received numerous prizes at the exhibitions of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

Dahlias delight in a rich sandy loam, highly manured with decom- posed cow-manure. To insure perfect flowers, mulch during the summer with short manure. Thin out superfluous branches, and keep them well tied up to strong stakes, firmly driven in the ground at the time of planting. The best time for planting is about the first of June, and the roots can be preserved during the winter in dry sand, free from frost, damp, or fire heat.

SELECT NEW DAHLIAS. From recent importations.

PLANTS ONLY OF THESE VARIETIES CAN BE FURNISHED; READY BY THE FIRST OF MAY.

Price 50 cts. each; or Five Dollars per dozen.

ALBA MULTIFLORA. Pure white, dwarf, free. BRUNO. Dark red.

DODAS. Superb yellow, the finest out.

LORD CLYDE. Carmine, fine.

FLOWER OF THE DAY. White.

MADAM PAGES. Rosy Lilac, very large. EBENE. Purplish Carmine, fine.

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MALAKOFF. Red, with white.

NORA CREINA. Pink, shaded with salmon, and edged with yellow, PEIDEVIN L’ALMA. Fine violet, crimson.

ROMAIN DESPREZ. Buff, tipped with carmine, extra.

THE TIGER. Maroon- -purple, fine.

SELECT OLDER VARIETIES. ROOTS OR PLANTS AT THE OPTION OF THE PURCHASER. Price 80 cts. each, or $5 per dozen, except where noted. The varieties quoted at 40 cts. each. $4 per doz.

Ali Baba.—Deep bright scarlet, 40 cts.

Amazone.—Clear yellow margined with scarlet. Ariana.—tLilac, globular form.

Beauty of the Grove.—Buff, edged with crimson.

Bila bila.—Aurora, on yellow base, fine, 40 cts.

Carminata Striata.—Biush, striped with crimson.

Col. Backer.—Clear sulphur yellow, 40 cts. Crepuscula.—Orange red, 40 cts.

Caroline Caste.-—Blush, shaded with light carmine, 40 cts. Criterion.—(Edmunds) rosy lilac, finely cupped, 40 cts. Charivart.—Yellow, striped and dotted with carmine, 40 cts. Celine.—Maroon purple, extra large, 40 cts.

Comte Cavour.—Dark red, violet shade.

Duchess of Cambridge.—Pink, edged with crimson.

Duchess of Wellington.—Creamy yellow, dwarf.

- Deticata.—Clear yellow, dwarf, 40 cts.

Duke of Wellington.—Maroon edged with deep rose, 40 cts. Fanny Dodd.—Clear white, 40 cts.

five-colored.—Changeable, yellow, scarlet, orange, crimson and white. Grand Duke Nicolacwitch.—Brilliant carmine, free bloomer. Golden Star.—Bright yellow.

Grimaldi.—Blush, heavily tipped with carmine, 40 cts. Imperatrice Eugenie.—White, tipped with crimson.

La Phare.—Rosy scarlet, fine cupped petals.

Lady Catheart.—White tipped with delicate lilac.

_ Lady Popham.—White, delicately tipped with lavender:

Lizzie Jane.—Brilliant yellow, with white edge, 40 cts. Luerece.—Rosy purple.

Lord Stanley.—Rosy lilac, striped with maroon.

Marie Bersaud.—Orange scarlet.

Monseigneur Sibour.—Peach lilac, extra fine.

Madam de St. Laurent.—Light crimson, mottled and striped with. white. Madge Wildfire.—Rosy scarlet, 40 cts.

Murillo.—Salmon, shaded with lilac and carmine, maroon stripes, 40 c. Mizael.—Dark rose, tipped with white, 40 cts.

Madam Bajard.—Cream color, shaded with lilac.

HUadam Mezard.—Lilac, profusely striped with deep crimson.

_ Madam Pages.—-Rosy lilac, very large, 40 cts.

Madam Barre.—White, shaded with bluish grey, novel, 40 cts. Monsieur Ferdinand.—Buff, heavily striped with deep cherry.

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Mount Blanc.—Pure white.

Miss. Henshaw.—Pure white, 40 cts. =

Mrs. Turner.—Fawn color, with yellow at the base of the petals.

Madam Anguetill.—Blush, shaded with yellow, and striped with purple.

Mad lle Dardenne.—Flesh.color, with yellow centre.

Nain Jaune.—Dwarf yellow, free bloomer.

Oblata.—Pure white, free bloomer, and constant 40 cis.

Ophelia.—W hite, shaded with yellow, and striped with scarlet.

Otheilo.—Dark purple.

Oeillet Parfait.—Yellow, striped with scarlet, 40 cts.

Prince Napoleon.—Fine buff.

Pluton.—Deep scarlet, 40 cts.

Reine de Prise = winte edged with dark maroon, 40 cts.

Roi du Portugal.—Scarlet, globular form, dwarf.

Unanimity.—Deep yellow, flaked with scarlet.

Vicomtes de Valmas.—Light claret.

Virgo Marie— Pure white, free bloomer.

Vesta.—Pure white, extra, 40 ets.

Wacht am Rhine.—Dark maroon in the centre, shading off to carmine. and pale rose, and frequently nearly white, at the tip of the petals, free bloomer, one of the best, 40 cts.

William Dedd.—Golden Yellow, 40 cts.

LILIPUTIAN OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS.

This novel section includes a class of varieties distinguished by a profusion of elegant miniature blessoms, remarkable for their symmetry of form and beauty of colors. They will be found useful in forming Bouquets, Baskets or Vases of cut flowers.

Price of Plants, 40 cents each, $4 per dozen.

gees A limited number of roots can be furnished on early application. Aleph acl aan) with bronze shade.

ge-red tip, extra. Dr. Schawebbes. —Deep scarlet. Damen-Roeschen.—Beautiful Rose. Gruss Von Zwickau.—Blood red. Hertha Von Bonin.—Purplish-violet on white ground. - Kleine Braut.—White, tipped with carmine. ‘< Elsternixe.—Pale Rose. ‘© Rosenbraut.—Fine rose. Kleiner Gerngross.—White, shaded with lilac. - Gotthold.—Rose, shaded with purple. es Hermann.—Y ellow, tipped with scarlet. Kind der Trewe.—Pale rose, white centre. Othello.—Dark maroon. Racine.—Maroon. Tausendblitz.--Fine deep claret, with rose.

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THE VERBENA.

The Verbena is one of our most useful and popular bedding plants, yet for want of the proper cultivation, many fail to grow it to perfection.

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Frequent change of soil is necessary. A fresh, sandy loam, enriched with well-rotted manure, or sods from a pasture, thrown up with cow- manure, and well-rotted before using, we have found the best. A sim- ple plan, when it is not practicable to renew the entire bed, is to dig holes about one foot square and deep, wherever a plant is desired, and fill up with fresh soil, as above named.

If a fine Fall bloom of the Verbena is desired, it will be necessary to make a second planting about the beginning of August; plants for this purpose may be obtained by layering shoots in small pots, sunk in the ground along side the parent plant, and watered daily in dry weather; they will be ready for transplanting in about three weeks.

We herewith give a list of a few of the most desirable varieties.

Price, $2.00 per doz. . 25 cts. each.

ADMIRAL FARRAGUT—Blood-red, white eye. BOULE DE NEIGE.—Large pure white, extra. CHERRY-RIPE.—Crimson, scarlet eye. COQUETTE.—White, with rose band. DOWAGER.—White, with blue margin. GARLAND.—Maroon, yellow eye.

GEM OF THE WEST.—Rosy Crimson. GIGANTEUM.—Deep crimson, yellow eye. IRMA.—Deep rose, white centre.

MAGNUM BONUM.--Violet Crimson. MIRIAM.-—Striped pink and white.

MRS. CHRISTIE.—Salmon, shaded crimson. PURITY.—Pure white, large and fine. : ROLAND.—Dark blue, white eye. RONALDI.—Rich carmine.

RICHARD COBDEN.—Deep indigo, extra. SIR HARRY,—Rich blue, white eye.

THE BANNER.—White and blue cross.

WM. YOUNG.-—Large dazzling scarlet.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 25 cents each. $1.25 for the Six. Doubie Petunias are among the recent novelties. They are not. as

robust as the single varieties, but answer quite well for bedding out. The following are the best:

Crimson Perfection.—Crimson. Beauty.—Rosy carmine, white stripe. Gen'l M Clellan.—Purple, blotched Wm. Rollison.—Rose.

with white. Union.-—Crimson, blotched with white. Madam Mieilez.—Large white. Isaac Buchanan.—Blush striped rose.

SINGLE PETUNIAS.

The new Hybrid Mottled and Blotched varieties are among the most desirable of this class. We offer Six Select Varieties for One Dollar.

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LANTANAS.

$2.50 per dozen. 25 cents each.

_ ‘This isa plant of easy cultivation, free-blooming, and well adapted for either bedding or pot-culture, withstanding extremes of heat and drought.

Alba Grandiflora.—White. Lutea Superba.—Sulphur. Crocea Superba.—Orange. Snowball.—White.

Grand Sultan. —Searlet. Gigantea.—Purple and yellow. Comtesse Morny.—Blush and rose. Garidaldi.—Lilac.

Dr. Domange.—Buff and rose. Fulgens Mutabalis.—Scalet.

Filloniti.—Yellow. with purple. Mirabilis.—Beautiful orange. Surpasse ? Abbe Trouvais.—Lilac, with yellow. Celestina Philomele.—Orange yellow.

HELIOTROPES. $2.00 per dozen. 25 cents each.

The Heliotrope is a universal favorite. No bouquet is considered perfect without it. It is a constant bloomer—blooming alike freely in the summer as a bedding plant, or in pats during the winter in the green-house.

Grandiflorum.—Pale lilac. Beauty of the Boudoir.—Bluish lilac, Gem.—Dark-bluish lilac. dwarf.

Souvenir de Liege.—Lilac and white. Belle of Jersey City.—Lilac, dwarf. Voltaireanum.—Bluish purple. Acubxfolia.—Variegated foliage. Jean Mesmer.—Bluish lavender. Petit Negress.—Dark purple, dwarf.

ZONALE GERANIUMS.

These are commonly called “Scarlet” or ‘‘ Horse Shoe Geraniums,” on account of the peculiar mark on the foliage of many of the plants. For beauty, brilliancy, and continued bloom, they cannot be excelled; they are among our most desirable bedding plants. The following can be recommended. Price, 25 each, except where noted.

Auber Henderson.—Blush white. Cerise Unique.—Cherry. Bishop Stowe.—Scarlet, fine foliage. Kingsbury Pet.—Salmon. Hendersonii.—Pure white. Vivid.—Scarlet, white eye. Crystal Palace.—Scarlet, 35 cts.

Comtess de Chambord.—White, 35 cts.

Christine.—Rosy pink, 35 cts.

Stella.—Dark Tyrian purple, 35 cts.

Wellington Hero.—Orange Scarlet, 3d cts.

VARIEGATED-LEAVED GERANIUMS. 25 to 50 cents each.

Brilliant.—Scarlet.

Flower of the Day.—Scarlet flowers, white edged foliage. Alma.—Fine scarlet flowers, pure white edged foliage. Henderscnit.—Large scarlet flowers, pure white edge. Countess of Warwiek.—Cherry flower, foliage white, edged.

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Manglesii.—A hybrid variety, foliage white variegated. Culford Beauty.—Bright scarlet; rich sulphur variegation. Perfection.—Bright scarlet leaves, with broad white margin. Victoria.—Golden edged, fine salmon truss, JO cis.

HYBRID BEDDING AND SCENTED LEAF GERANIUMS. 25 cents each: $2.00 per dozen. except when otherwise priced.

Capitatum.-—Rose-scented. se Major, pretty cur leaf, highly scented. Lady Plymouth.—Variegated Rose Geranium, 50 cts. Deniticulatum.—Large cut .eaf, rose-scented. Odoratissimum.—Apple-scented, spicy apple perfume, 25 cts. és « Erectum or nutmeg-scented.

Quercifolium Hximium.—Oak-leaved.

ivy-leaved.—Pretty trailing var.

Tomentosum.—Velvety leaves, strong perfume of Peppermint, 26 cts. Shrubland Pet.—Dwarf, sweet-scented var.

GAZANIA SPLENDENS.

Conspicuously beautiful on account of whe unusual size and brilliancy, and the ~ichly contrasted colors of its flowers orange, white and brown ; in contrast witn the green and silvery shade o* cue foliage, added to its dwarf and compac: ye: fiee habit of growth. 25 cents each.

COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII.

This has become one of our most popular Foliage plants. Although belonging to the Hot-house, it answers remarkably well fo’ bedding oui, this will no doubt, cause i: to be universally zrown. Ji is one of the most striking of sll ornamental leaved plants; colovs,—crimson, green, and bronze. Price 25 cts. each ;: $2.50 per doz.

COLEUS ATROPURPUREUS.

A new variety, with leaves of a glossy blackish purple, forming a pretty contrast with light-colored foliage plants. Price 30 ctg. each; $3 per doz.

; ACHYRANTHES VERSCHAFFELTII.

Lresini Herbstit.

A beautiful ornamental foliaged plant, having dark crimson leaves, with ribs and stem of a bright carmine purple amaranthe, veined metallic. This charming novelty resembles the Coleus Verschaffeltii for its use and habits, but being more rustic and of a more brilliant color. Price $1 each.

THE PAMPAS GRASS—(Gynerium Argenteum.)

The most magnificent o° Grasses, with long termira! silvery plumes, throughout the late summer and autumy months. Witre some vrotec- tion it has stood the winters near Philadelphia; but it is safer to lift it in the autumn. 25 to 50 cts. each.

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TRITOMA UVARIA.

A splendid half-hardy summer ‘and autumn flowering plant, with stately flower-scapes and magnificent terminal dense spikes of rich orange-red flower-tubes. They may be taken up in the fall and potted, and placed ,in a cool green-house, pit, or cellar. 50 cents.

PANSY OR HEART’S EASE.

We have an unrivalled collection which has received the first prize from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, for six years in succession. Extra fine plants, in Pats : . Pen EE $2.00 Second choice, . : ; p 5 1.50

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TROPZOLUM, (Double Orange Nasturtium.)

A new free flowering bedding variety, with large double orange flowers. Also, fine for Winter blooming. Price 25 cents each.

MANETTIA CORDIFOLIA.

A pretty climbing plant, producing handsome bright scarlet tube- like flowers, forming a complete mass of blooms, from July to October; and is a lovely object when turned into the borders during the sum- mer. Price 25 to 50 cts. each.

CANNA.

Are all desirable for the green-house or garden, their beautiful and picturesque foliage, rich and various colored flowers render them stri- kingly effective when intermixed with other plants, imparting quite an oriental aspect ; they flower freely during the Summer. We offer the following varieties:

Coccinnea Vera, scarlet, 50 cts. Crocea, orange, 50 cts.

Cubensis, 50 cts. Indica, yellow and scarlet, 30 cts. Nepalensis, yellow, 50 cts. Warscewiezii, blood red, 30 cts. Ruberalata, currant red, with yellow, 50 cts.

Set Vets

Are all more or less desirable for bedding purposes, as well as for green-house culture. Cacaliafolia.—Similar to Patens, flowers more freely and

stands the sun much better, . : 4 each 25 cts. Splendens.—(Scarlet Sage, ) $2.00 per dozyee : PEK eae 749) Splendens Gordonit.—Dwarf, scarlet, ar ey: : ‘2p Patens.—Large azure-blue, free bloomer, : : acne Set ots) Tri-color.—Three colored, neat and pretty, : : iedp Cerulea.—Large, dark blue, free bloomer, . . Bt aff dp Coccinnea Splendens.—Scarlet, free bloomer, . : ‘fo. 20 Gesnerijlora.—Rosy scarlet, . ‘ ‘ : > pfhis2d

Rosea.—Rose-colored, ; ; ; ; : : ‘6 25

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Miscellaneous Summer Bedding Plants.

Free bloomers, desirable for flower-borders. Those marked * are hardy.

Anoysi1a Crrriopora, or lemon-scented verbena, each............... 25 *ANTIRRHINUM, or Snap-Dragon, 12 splendid varieties, per doz... 1.50 AGRA DMs VRE LOAN UMS LOE OLS. pier eclaeie sng vicina t dyes suieidiee se sle'esie oe 1.50 ALyssuM, (SWEET ALYSSUM,) ....... SAintondst ddoengnac cnn done. se en aaee 1.50 x FoLuis VARIEGATA, pretty variegated foliage,............. 2.00 AMARANTHUS, sp., very pretty, foliage red, yellow and green,..... 2.00 *BELLIS PERENNIS, (Daisy,) double crimson, pink and white,...... 1.50 CuPHEA PLAYTCENTRA, scarlet flowering, dwarf compact habit,... 1.50 CARNATIONS, tree or monthly, a splendid collection,............ .... 8.00 FARFUGIUM GRANDE, variegated foliage, ..........sceeecesceseeees each, .25 FrEVE® EW, double white daisy-like flower,.........s0...00 per dozen, 2.00 GAILLARDIA Prova, orange and crimson,. bate Meeeh ito eé 1.50 LoBreLIA Erinus Spxeciosa, bright blue, pretty,. eigecca’ « 1.50 Micnonerte, large flowering, sweet-scented,...........+ se 1.50 MERIUL US (OF MOMKGY. HO WET, an ccccieneceapeiee stess sega seenreses each, .25 oh MoscHatvs, Musk JOLBIty sgoacneod nOBues Babi HbpoaBNGnEd 6 20 NASTURTIUM, true Tom Mi 25. ad oh vcs). votes d seek atecaseidee toss. ‘6 20 NIEREMBERGIA GRACILIS, lilac, free bloomer,.......... «per dozen, 1.50 *Pinks, LAuRA WILMER, white, maroon centre,........... fs 2.00 ce GERTRUDE, TOS, MALOON CENLLE,......scceerseeers bf 2.00 PuHLox DRUMMONDII, Choice Varieties,..........ccseceseeee ees Ke 1.00 .PETUNIAS, fimest mixed VaVrieties,....2.. cscs cssscseccercesees as 2.00 PLrumBaco CareEnsis, clusters of pale blue flowers,.............each, 26 ue LARPENTS, clusters of deep blue flowers,........... i .25 *PRIMULA VERIS, Or English Polyanthus,,..............006. per dozen; 1.50 VERBENAS, good varieties without names,..... ..... eer) 1.00 Vinca Roswa ands Anpas “Periwinkle... .. sis sscecdesceess cio bowees each, 25

SUMMER CLIMBERS. Six varieties for $1.00.

These are very useful for temporary decoration, growing luxuriantly during the season, and well adapted for clothing unsightly places. COB SCANDENS. —Large purple, bell- -shaped flowers, of vigorous

growth; price 25 to 59 cents each, according to size. IPOM@GA LEARIL.—Lar ge bright blue, 20 cents. LOPHOSPERMUM HENDERSONIL—Rose color. LOASA LATERITIA.—Orange, star-shaped flower. MAURANDIAS, var.—White, blue, pink, very graceful, rapid climbers. THUNBERGIAS, (of sorts.)—-White, buff and orange.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants.

In addition to the varieties already enumerated, there is a large class of hardy plants, free blooming, suitable for the flower borders; indeed, they are indispensable to keep up a continuous bloom and variety, prominent among these are the

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Small Plants, $2.00 per dozen.

This favorite autumn flower, since the addition of s0 many choice varieties, has become still more popular. The Dwarf or Pompone sorts are sufficient themselves to form a choice bouquet, such is the variety of color and form embraced by them. The Pompones are particularly suited to pot-culture, while both large and dwarf are perfectly hardy, and form beautiful objects in the open garden.

LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES.

Avrora.—Fine Yellow. Mrs. WM. Hotpurn.—Cupped white. GLoRIE DE Mt. Rouce.—Orange. CoquretTte.—Rosy blush. Map. GuILLAUME.—Silvery rose. Hmrmrone.—Blush.

AIME FERIERE.—Silvery white. TEMPLE or Sotomon.—Yellow. CoMPETITION.—Pure white. Neva.—Large, white. & Mr. Auirna.—Large fiery red. Sunszet.—Aurora.

Baron DE Soton.—Deep carmine. QuEEN.—Deep blush. Kernitwortu.—Lilac, yellow tip.

POMPONE OR LILIPUTIAN. VARIETIES,

SoLEiL D’OR.—Golden yellow. Lavura.—Dark purplish crimgon. Boxs.—Crimson. THERESITA.—Deep lilac. Doria.—Orange yellow. Ror pr Linuipur.—Maroon. Louis Honarety.—Crimson, ona RacGozza.—Yellow, rosy tip. yellow base. MIGNONETTE.—Orange. FLEURETTE.—Fine crimson. SACRAMENTO.—Straw color. La Franczt.—Pure white. REINE DE PanacuE.—Lilac white. AsMopEus.—Fiery red. Rosretta.— Rose. Miss TILTERED.—Early white. FAsTiGguosA.—Orange. MINIATURE.—Orange red. MoprEu.—Rosy lilac. Favorita.—White, yellow centre. ZeBra.—Purple and white. PHLOX.

(Hardy Perennial.)

The beauty of the Phlox is not yet sufficiently known and esteemed. For their brilliant trusses of flowers, comprising all shades of color, from white to crimson, striped and mottled, they have few, if any supe- riors among hardy perennial plants. They should be divided and re-planted, in fresh prepared soil, each alternate year. Price 30 cents each; $3.00 per dozen.

ADMIRAL DE LENOIS.—White, deep violet centre. ALEXANDRINE BELLET DE VARENNE.—Deep crimson, dark eye. - ALPHONSE DUFOY. BARON DAUVESNE.—Light purplish crimson. JULIET RUSSEL. MADAM MARSANT.—Light crimson, dark eye. Be LA COMTESSE DE BRESSON.—White crimson eye, fine. a LIERVAL.—Purplish crimson, fine shape. MR. ROLLINSON.—Purplish crimson, veined with lilac. MR. FORREST.—Crimson purple, very fine. NEPTUNE.—White, suffused with pink, violet eye.

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PRINCESS ALICE.—White, dee + pink eye.

SOUVENIR D’UN AMIKE.—Deep vright crimson, very distinct and heau- tifa).

SPENCERII.—Rosy lilac, light eye, dwarf habit.

DELPHINiIUM FORMOSUM. (Perennial Larkspur.)

One of the finest hardy herbaceous plants in cultivation, flowers in spikes of the most bvilliant deep blue, narked by a white spot in the centre uf ae floret. Tney will flower, if not allowed to ee seed, from July to November. Puiice 20 cents each.

DELPHINIUM MONS. MEUNER.—Differing from the above in being more dwarf, and a lighter shade or blue. Price 25 cents each.

PRIMULA ACAULIS CANDIDISSIMA PLENA. (Double White Primrose.)

We have a few plants to offer this season of this favorite flower. It succeeds esi in a cold frame or cool green-house, and is now (January) in bloom. The flowers are very desirable for bouquets dnring the winter and spring months, being double and pure white. Price 50 cents. each.

Primuba Acauuis Litnactna PLena.—a double lilac, variety of the ‘above. Price 50 cents each.

DOUBLE VIOLETS. (Viola Odorata.)

Neaporiran, light bluc, large and fragrant............... per dozen, $1.50 EWPERATRICE HUGENIE, Geep ViOlet oo... ...ccs+eseeccwne v0 ss 2.00 Wr BEOR AN GERUT Gate soi parca cnc cok wien oe glvaeees soyeaee ne + ocae vaeaes Cr 2.00 SCHOENBRUN, single, very fragrant, deep blue, free bloomer, ‘ 2.50

VERONICA. Price 50 cents each.

A summer flowering plant with dense spikes of flowers.

ANDERSONII, violet and white. RUBRA SPLENDIDA, rich carmine. GLORIE DE Lyon, rosy crimson. Triumea Dr Mravx, deep purple.

VARIEGATUM, variegated foliage.

REMONTANT OR MONTHLY CARNATIONS.

Very desirable for their free blooming qualities during the Winter and early Spring months. Young plants, set out in the garden, will bloom profusely duriug the Summer months, and if lifted and potted in the Fall, will continue blooming the entire Winter. The following sorts can be recommended. 30 cents each.

Strong young plants in the spring, $3 per doz., large plants in the fall-$5 per doz.

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ATILLA, pink and scarlet. La ITaLien, white, scarlet and

Astoria, yellow ground with sear. crimson.

ANNIE OF AUtsTRIA, blush, striped Mapb’LLE Muon, crimson, maroon with crimson. stripe.

BRIGHTNESS, rich dazzling scarlet Monte Roya, pink, striped scar-

BuNnKER Hitt, large deep crimson. let.

DEFIANCE, crimson, shaded with Mr. St. BERNARD, maroon, purple. Maria CaBEL, lgiht crimson.

De RontTAINe, orange, purple edge. striped red.

Eroite pu Marts, purpleand white. Mont Buianc, pure white. Littte Beauty, buff, flaked with Mon Triompns, lilac shaded with

crimson. crimson.

La Punrire, deep carmine, the finest Map’Lue VeRNar, light buff, car- and freest flowering. mine stripe.

La FLoRIFERE, rose changing to Ma.marson, French white. white. THETES, pure white.

La BELGiQvuE, pure white and crim. Unron, rose crimson stripe.

THE ROSE.

The Rese stiJl maintains iis position as the most attractive of flowers. Every year adds a large number of varieties to our extended lisis, new at least in name if not in character; and it shall be our especial en- deavor, after careful comparisons, to point out such of them as show a decided improvement in their leading characteristics over pre-existing varieties. ;

Our collection of Roses is now admitted to be one of the most com- plete, having been enriched, by direct importation, with the latest popular sorts. The repeated award of the highest premiums by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is sufficient evidence of their merit.

EVER-BLOOMING ROSES cannot be secured unless the plants are kept in a vigorous growing condition. To derive the greatest enjoy- ment from rose cultnxe, beds should be prepared exclusively for their benefit. ; E

A fresh loamy soil, enriched with well-rotted cow-manvure, we have found the best, and their fertility preserved by yearly top-dressing with well-rotted manure.

Protection. Many of the most desirable of the free blooming roses, are liable to injury from severe winters, and are covered with straw, etc. to protect them from heavy frosts. The simplest and surest method is to bend down the stem, and peg them close to the ground, then draw the earth over them, so that they will be covered about one inch deep. Where they stand so close as to render it difficult to cover in this manner, additional soil or sand should be procured to effect a thorough protection.

Pruning is also very essential to insure a successful bloom from year to year. Without this care, the bushes will become feeble, stunied and enveloped in thick, half dead brush, and the flowers will be few and imperfect. With proper management, on ihe contrary, the plants may be kept healthy, vigorous, and afford yearly a profusion of fully de- veloped and beautiful flowers.

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The simplest form of training is in the form of a bush, as shown in

For the management of such, the chiet requisites are the yearly ap- plication of old manure, cutting out old wood, and leaving the new and best shoots.

Tree, or Standard Roses, are gveatly admired when well trained, but they require much care. A specimen is shown in figure 2. They are usually made by budding on vigorous standards, about two feet high. The buds, when growing, form the head.

Pillar Roses can be formed by training strong growing varieties on the trunk of a small tree of cedar or other durable wood, the branches being cut within eight or ten inches of the stem. Strong growing shoots are formed by first giv- ing a strong root to the rose, by means of arich soil and good culture, and then cutting back freely. Nothing can be finer than the effect produced by the blooming of a plant each of the Queen of Prairies and Baltimore Belle, both trained together on one pillar. Figure 3 is part of a rose-pillar, with the growth complete, and in full bloom.

Some of the Hybrid perpetual roses are, from their vigorous growth, delightful fragrance and free blooming qualities, admirably adapted for training as above; it is however only under good culture and management, that we would

recommend them—the most suitable for this purpose are, Auguste Mie, Baronne Provost, Lord Raglan, La Reine Madam Laffay.

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REMONTANT OR HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

This class is very popular combining the vigor of the hardy garden rose, with the frequent blooming of several! other classes, some of the sorts are also very fragrant, the following is a select list of the latest introductions allon their own roots. Price S$! each; $9 per doz. except — when noted. :

ALPHONSE Damatsin.—Brilliant crimson.

Laron ADOLPH DE ROTHSCHILD.—Fiery scarlet.

BanonnE Lassvs DE st GENIES —large dark cherry-red, globular, fine.

Beauty or WALTHAM.—Rosy crimson, cupped, large, in clusters.

BELLE DE PRINTEMPS.—Rose, with red stripes.

Duet pe Prince ALBERT.—Dark-shaded crimson.

Duc D’Ansov.—Dark crimson.

GenL. WasHineton.—Brilliant red, large, fine form, free blooming, one of the best. :

Jean Gouson.—Bright cherry-red. good form.

LavRgent DEscourntT.—Purple. reverse of petals, rose, fine.

La Tour Crovy.—Very large rose, shaded with white.

Lz Ruonx.—Scarlet fine.

Mapam Emarn.—Bright reddish purple.

MapDam JuLiz Daran.—yvermillion red.

Mapam Victor VerpigR.—Bright scarlet, very fine. $1.50.

MARECHAL VALLIANT.—Bright purple.

MuziLtLto.—Purplish carmine, shaded with violet.

PRESIDENT Lincoutn.—Color of Geant des Battailles, very fine and dis- tinct.

VAINQUEUR DE GoLIaTH.—Rosy scarlet.

PAUL DESGRANDS.—Violet crimson, globular form.

TRIOMPHE D’ANGIERS.—Deep purple, very free flowering.

WHITE HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, on their own roots, $1.00.

Lapy Eminie Pee. Dr. HENON.

MADAM’LLE BONNAIRE. VIRGINAL. MADAM FREESMAN. ' Sozur pES ANGEs.—Very large, slight rose tinge.

Madam ALFRED DE RovucENoNT.—In clusters, slightly tinged with rose.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.—Select list of older varieties, 60. cents each. $6 per dozen.

ALEXANDRINE DE Betrroy.—Rose, spotted with white.

ALTESSE IMPERIALE.—Fiery crimson.

ANNA DE Drespacu.—Pure rose, beautifully cupped, and very large.

ARTHUR DE SansaL.—Very double, dark purple, shaded with crimson.

AvuGustE M1e.—Rose, fine form, large.

BARONNE PREvosT.—Superb rose, large.

BELLE ANGEVINE.—White, striped with rose and lilac.

CARDINAL PatTrizzi1.—Dark, velvety crimson.

CoMTESSE DE CHABRILLIANT.—Pink, large, elegantly cupped, and very fragrant.

DoctetR ARNAL.—Bright Rosy red, free bloomer.

DucHESsE D’ OrLEANS.—Large Hortensia rose.

DucHESSE DE CAMBACERES.—-Bright rose, large vigorous.

EMPEREUR DU Maroc.—Dark, velvety maroon.

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EmPERor Napoueon III —Large, full. velvety scarlet, fine. Eugene Appert.—Brilliant crimson, fine.

GEANT DES BarraitLEs.—Bright scarlet, superb. GENERAL JACQUEMINOT.—Large size, tull, brilliant red. GENERAL Simpson.—-Fine rose.

GLORIE DE SANTENAY.—Large, blood red. Jutes Margotrin.—Carmine. shaded purple. La Rurne.—Clear rose, superb.

L’Enranz vv Mont Carmen.—Dark purple. ’ LIon DES ComBats.—Dark: red. ae

Lorp Hiein.—Dark puiple. shaded with ae habit.

Lorp RaGuan.—Lavge, bril'iant crimson

Lovis XiV.—Large scarlet, very bright.

MADAME 3oLL.—Very large, full, brie oht rose. Cuas. CRAPELET.—Cherry, fine. Cuas. Woop.—Rosy, scarlet. Knorr.—Brigh rose, ‘ine. Larray.—Dark red.

ORIFLAME DE St. Lovis.—Brigh scarlet. ORNEMEN: DES JarpINS.—Darl: velvety scarlet, good bloomer,

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PAULING LANsEzeuR..—Large and full, brilliant carmine, with violet.

Pivs [X.—Bright, crimson “purple. x PRINCE ALBERT. —Dark cri.ocon, free bloomer. 2” Paeonra.—Large crimson red, fine and iree.

REINE DE VioteTs.—Light violet purple.

TRroMPHE DE ALENCON.—Bright crimscn. very large, fine. TRIOMTHE DE L’ EXPOSITION. —Large red crimson. fine. Vicror Vurpizr.—Large, full carmine, one of the best.

BOURBON ROSES. Price, 40 to 50 cts. each, $5 per dozen. “!

This class contains some o° our choicest Hver-blooming Roses They require but slight protection during the winter. Duprtir THUARS, crimson. Mrs. Bosanaquer, blush. GoURDAULT, purple. OcTAVIE FonTain«, white and rose. Hermosa, pink. Pau JosEepH, violet purple. JOSEPH GOURDON, incarnate. Paxton, cherry rose. JULIE DE FONTENELLE, violet crim. SoUVENIR DE MALMAISON, blush. Bourson QUEEN, blush. Victor EMMANUEL, purple. Louise Oper, large rose. Marie JOLuuig£, rosy blush.

LoursE Margotrin.—Pink, large flower, strong grower. 75 cts. Map. Emarn.—White, shaded with rose. 75 cts. Mons. DE Linreres.—Brilliane violet crimson.

BENGAL, CHINESE, ov DAILY.—The brilliant colors of many roses of this class, as well as tneir constant blooming and dwarf habit, render them great favorites for window-gardening and winter-bloom- ing: they are also equally adspted for the flower-bed o» pot-culture.

Tre following select sorts are the most desirable. 30 cts. each. Abbe Moiland, reddish purple. Eugene Beauharnais, crimson.

Archcuke Charles, changeable. Pink Daily.

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Agrippina, deep crimson. Cels, blush. TEA SCENTED ROSES.

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Indica Alba, (White Daily.)

Louis Philippe, crimson and rose. —To the free blooming habit of the Bengal

section, the Tea Scented Rose adds the delicious perfume which gives .

them their title.

While they are not so hardy north of this latitude as

the classes already noticed, if covered, they will stand the most severe

winters. Adam, fine pink.

Amabilis, rose.

America, creamy yellow. Bougere, blush pink. Devoniensis, creamy white. Goubalt, red, very fragrant.

Gloire de Dijon, blush and yellow.

Homere, rose, salmon centre. Isabella Gray, fine yellow. Saffrano, saffron yellow. Mad. Brayay, pure white.

The followifg are desirable.

Price 40 to 50 cts. each.

‘¢ Falcot, saffron, 50 cis. Willermoz, white. Deschamps, creamy white.

‘© Vatry, deep rose.

‘+ Damaizin, rose and salmon. Souvenir de Elize, rosy salmon, 950. ss d’un Amie, large rose.

Triumph de Luxemburg, rose.

Vicomtess de Cazes, dark yellow.

Adele Jougant, canary yellow.

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AuBa Rosza, (new) white, with rose centre, very double, 50 cts. GLORIE DE BorpEaux, silvery white, reverse of petal rose (seeding of

Gloire de Dijon,) 50 ets.

OLYMPIE DE FrRaicinay, white, shaded with yellow, fine, 50 cts.

NOISETTE ROSES.—These roses are free-blooming, flower in clus- ters, of taller habit than the foregoing classes; some of them are very

fragrant. Those marked with a * and pillars. 40 cts. each. “Augusta, pale yellow.

Amie Vibert, pure white.

Beauty of Greenmount, cherry rose.

Celine Forrestier, yellow, 75 cts. *Chromatella, cloth of gold. Mad. Deslonchamps, blush. Fellenberg, crimson.

Jacques Amyot, rosy lilac. *Labiche, white and pink. *Lamarke, creamy white.

La Pactole, pale yellow. Ophire, buff.

PERPETUAL MOSS ROSES.—75 ceuts Alfred de Dalmas, blush.

Salet, light rose, free.

are adapted for training to trellisses

Phaloe, buff and rose.

Mad’lle Aristide, buff.

*Triumph de la Duchere, rosy blush.

Jaune Desprez, rosy buif.

*Monstrosa, blush.

*Sir W. Scott, deep rose.

*Solfatere, yellow.

*Washington, white.

Mad. Hermann, (new) fine salmon. 950 cts.

large

rosy

each.

Madam Edward Ory, deep rose, large.

ANNUAL MOSS ROSES.—60. cents each.

Blanc, white.

Cristata, crested.

English Moss, very mossy. /Etna, fiery red.

Lane, large rose.

Mad. Hoche, white. Marie de Bloise, blush.

69.00 per dozen.

Nuits d’Young, purple. Princess Adelaide, rosy lilac. Reine Blanche, pure white. Unique de Provence, white. William Grow.

‘« Lobb, purplish violet.

Antuur Young, (new) fine dark purple, 76 cts. Henry Martin, (new) brilliant carmine, 7 cts.

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PRAIRIE ROSES.—Very hardy, climbers, 50 cts. each. Baltimore Belle, blush. Prairie Queen—deep rose. Tricolor-—(new) lilac, rose, edged with white, $1.00. MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES 50 CTS. EACH. Grevilla or Seven Sisters—in clusters, changeable. Hebermont, musk cluster—white, very fragrant. *White Microphylla—creamy white.

*White musk cluster—pure white, very fragrant. Madam Hardy (damask) pure white.

Madam Plantier, pure white.

Laura Davoust, blush.

Fortunes’ double yellow, yellow shaded with crimson.

BRIAR ROSES, 80 cents each.

Harrisonii, yellow. Persian yellow. Sweet Briar—rosy pink, 30 cts.

J

FUCHSIAS.

Or, as they are popularly called, ‘‘ Lapy’s Ear Dror,” constitute one of our most graceful tribe of plants. The Double Corolla varieties are of a more recent introduction. They all require a shady situation, and rich, loose, loamy soil, if bedded out.

Price 30 cts. each. $3 per dozen. Large plants 50 cts. each. A selection of choice, single corolla varieties. Awnzz, (Banks) tube and sepals white, corolla deep rose. CATHARINE Hayss, scarlet sepals, light blue corolla. Ciapron HeER0, large scarlet sepals, plum corolla. DucHESS oF LANCASTER. large white sepals, deep blush corolla. Kupress EvuGeniz, scarlet, white corolla. EstEewua, white sepals, pink corolla FORGET-ME-NOT, deep crimson sepals, dark violet corolla. GoLDEN PLOVER. variegated foliage. LEOLINE, crimson tube, large blush corolla, dwarf. Mapam LAMBERT, very large amaranth, scarlet corolla. Mazeppa, blush tube, rosy salmon corolla. Marcinata, white sepals, pink corolla, edged with deep rose. PRINCESS OF WALES, bright crimson sepals, large open violet blue corolla. ‘Pumina. A beautiful dwarf variety of compact habit of growth, literally covered with glossy crimson bell-shaped blossoms. PILLAR OF Goup. The most beautiful of all variegated Fuchsias. 50 cts. PrincE ImpzRiau. Dwarf corolla dark purple, with bright scarlet sepals. 50 cts. Ross oF CastTiLe, blush white, carmine corolla. REINE BLANCHE, white sepals, salmon rose corolla. Senator, large crimson tube, violet corolla. SCHILLER, tube greenish white, sepals white, corolla purple. SOUVENIER DE CHISWICK, rosy crimson tube, violet corolla. TURBAN, scarlet sepals, bright purple corolla. WILTSHINE LAss, waxy white, tube, light violet corolla. Wuite Lapy, crimson, large white corolla.

DOUBLE FUCHSIAS. CoMTE DE PrREsTON, crimson sepals, violet purp:. -orolla,. . Duc DE TREvIss, crimson sepals, plum corolla,

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Em City, sepals enclosing corolla forming rich crimson balis of dwarf compact ha it.

EMILE Mazaip, ight purple sepals, bluish violet corolla.

MANDARINE. superb scarlee sepals, plum corolla.

Maria CoRNELLISON crimson sepals, white corolla.

Murat, carmine, etexed senals bluish black corolla.

MAMMOTH. crimsor -uLe veiy large viole: corolla, 50 cts.

MAasTaDONtF immense ‘ower o* globular shape, deep crimson sepals, very dark ccrolla, uf cts.

RoeeieR ceimine sepals, bluish lilac corolla.

Sir Conrn CAMPBELL sce-le ive dark purple corolla. .

UNIVERSA. crimson sepals dail corolla, compact habit, 50 cts.

SHRUBBY CALCEOLARIAS,

Thev ave suitable for pot culture or bedding out in shady borders. Price 25 c’-. each. ; Hobby, bronze. Meiecor, crimson. : Daniel O' Connel. bright yellow. Ruvgosa Minor, yellow, large clusters. Eldorado, bright golden ovange. very ‘ree.

PELARGONIUMS, OR FANCY GERANIUMS,

Are considereu among the most beautiful »lants “or green-house or room culture. easily grown end presenting ia their varied, as well as exquisite tins and pence 'igs, attractioas which few other plants possess—one dozen choice varie.ies, $4.50.

Green-house Plants.

The distinction wetweer zreen-house and hot-house is not so marked in our climate as i ‘3 in Europe. Ou: warm summers and bright win- ters enable us ‘0 cu'civa e suce*ss ully in the green-house many plants that are in Eavone confined to the uot-house. Still we are convinced that in selecting plan-s error, are requently commitiec, and plants are purchased and »'ace/ in cue zveen-house that are not capable of flour- ishing in the cempera.ae here maintained, and much disappointment has, ir consequence. been experienced. We, cherefore, offer a brief list o- such plant. as w.ll grow and lower in che green-house where the temperature is noc a'lowed to fa'l lower than 58 degrees at any time, but where it re7 he allowed o vise 5 or 89 degrees during the day, with brigousur. *. nay also be cemarked, that the mode uf management influences Jie “ea. ~equired. lants inured to dryness will stand a low tempeiatrre w aout injury where the same plants, freely watered and kept in a dam» atmosphere, would be severely hurt, if not destroyed.

LIST OF GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS.

Abutilon, Correa, Lantana, Acacia, Coronilla, - Linum, Azalea, - Daphne, Pelargonium, Begonia, Epacris, Primula, Beuvardia, Fuchsia, Salvia, Cactii, _ Gardenia, Stevia, Calceolaria, Jasminum, _ Passiflora, Camellia, Habrothamnus, Tropxolum, Chorezema, Heliotrope, Veronica,

Cineraria, Heterocentrum Roseum, Vinca.

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| A selection made from the many varieties of the above will provide a fair amount of blossoms during the whole year.

CAMELLIA JAPONICA.

The following list comprises some of the most popular of this favorite winter-blooming plant. Price of plants from 75 cts. upwards.

AuBa Piena, double white. Lapy Humg, blush. ALEXINA, blush, striped rose. LANDRETHII, beautiful pink. CALEB Copsx, blush rose. LoweEtl, dark rose. CANDIDISSIMA, creamy white. Mrs. Abby WILDER. blush and rose. CHALMERII PeRFectTa, clear -ose. Mrs. Cops, white, pink stripe. DuUNLAPS’, new white. Mammorts, large carmine, spotted DucHeEss D’ORLEANS, White striped with white.

with crimson. Prince ALBERT, blush striped. FimpBRIAtA, fringed white. REINE D’FLEURS, crimson. Ferastir, delicate salmon and rose. Sacco MaGnirica, pale rose. GILEs!, crimson and white. SARAH Frost, rosy crimson. HENRI Favre, rosy crimson. SHERWOODII, dark rose. IMBRICATA, crimson and wuite. Triconor, blush, crimson and rose. JENNY Linn, blush striped with = WILDERII, waxy rose.

rosy crimson. WILLIAM PENN, dark Red. JEFFERSONII, crimson. Wixuiam [V., fine rose.

HOT HOUSE PLANTS.

We have a select assortment of the most popular, comprising such varieties, as:

Achimenes, Croton, Pleroma, Alamanda, ~ Cypripedium, Piteairnia, Bletia, Dracena, Rochea, Begonia, Eranthemum, Strelitzia, Bignomia venusta, Huphorbia, Thunbergia laurifolia, Centradinia, Ficus, Torennia, Cissus, Hibiscus, Ferns and Coleus, Hoya, Lycopodiums. Clereodendron, Lasiandra, CALADIUMS.

We offer the following named varieties of this beautiful class of variegated foliage plants. They can be packed and forwarded by MAIL, before the Twois start into growth. (Previous to April Ist.)

Caladium Bi or, 50 cts. C. Hastata, 50 cts. “ ‘ognarti, 70 ‘« ~6C. Houlletii, (AD oe ‘<2 Belleymei, 75 ‘<< CC. Marmoratum, 40 <<

a Chantini, 7d << 6C. Pictum, 50 ss ‘« | Hematostigma, 75 ‘¢ -C. Poecile, 40 $s «© - Verschaffeltii, 75 ‘ow C.. Vien. Vorstil,. +79: 4°

The collection of one dozen varieties for $6.

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HANGING BASKETS, VASES, ETC.

The growing of plants in hanging vases has become quite popular. They are made of various forms and material, from the common earth- enware to the finest China and terra-cotta, ornamental and gilt; also of- wire and rustic work, varying in price, from fifty cents to five dollars each. The following plants are suited for planting in them, on account of their slender habit and trailing branches. They should be planted in a rich, porous soil, and kept freely watered.

*

Cts. Cts. IsoLepsis JUNCIODES, (orna- MimuLtus Mosscuatvus, (Musk mental grass, ) 15., Plant, 15 LINARIA CYMBALLARIA, or Ke- SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA, 15 nilworth Ivy, 15 Sepum SIBOLDTII, 15 LoBeia Erinvs SPEciosa, 15 Sexzcio (or Micania) ScanpENns 15 Lycopopium DENTICULATUM, 10a25 Vinca ELEGANTISSIMA VARIE- cs C£sSIUM, 25. GATA, 15425 =e WILDENOWII, 25 Vinca MINoR VARIEGATA, 25 LysIMMACHIA NUMULARIA, 15

CONVOLVOLUS MAURITANICUS. New.

A trailing plant, with bright blue flowers, admirably adapted for vases or hanging baskets, 25 cts. each.

SEDUM CARNEUM—Variegated.

A variegated plant of great beauty, also adapted for baskets and vises. From its close compact growth, is also well adapted for edges cr ribbon lines for front borders, 25 cts. each, 52 per doz.

NEW IVYS.—Suitable for hanging baskets and rustic work, 49 ets. each.

Large variegated leaved.

Small ss S

Cut x

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Summer Flowering Bulbs.

pes-The most prominent in this section are the rare and beautiful

FRENCH HYBRID GLADIOLUS.

They are the most stately and effective of the whole genus; being of a robust erect growth, with green sword-shaped leaves and magnifi- cent flower scapes, rising from three to five feet in height. The colors comprise the most brilliant of orange, scarlet, and vermillion tints upon yellow and orange grounds, including a graduated scale of intermediate shades, from white with rosy blush and salmon rose tints, to a salmon- red and nankeen, from blush-white with purple crimson throat, and marginal streak of pink, to light rosy-salmon grounds, with flakes of deep carmine. A succession of bloom may be had from July to Sep- tember, by planting at intervals from April to June, reserving the strongest bulbs for the latest planting. Their culture is very simple; they will grow in any ordinary garden-mould, but succeed best in good earth, manured with well-rotted horse-dung. The bulbs are taken up in the fall and placed in a dry cellar, protected from frostey

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ADONIS. Light rosy salmon, carmine margin Zoiodebec poAoccbie AGLA. Bright shaded salmon, large........ccccecscscececcsvesenas AMA BELIS .faViermillionyscarletscs oy. scasssedcctcedded saslese'vone te ANATOLE LEVANNEUR. Rosy violet, spotted with carmine ARISTOTE, Light rose, purplish crimson stripes............. ARCHIMEDE. Large rich-flamed salmon red .......s.000- oj BERTHA RABOURDIN. Pure white, carmine stain.......... BRENCHILIENSIS. Very fine rich scarlet ...............sc000. BERENICE. Pink, flaked with cherry; maroon stripes..... 2 CALENDULACEUS Bright nankeen yellow..............0000 CERES. Pure white, stained with purplish rose, large...... CALYPSO. Rose striped and blotched with carmine.......... CANARY. Clear yellow, shaded with rose...........cccscessess CLEMENCE. White ground, with rose and crimson flakes... COURANTI FULGENS. Very rich dark crimson.............. COMTE. DE MORNY. Dark cherry, with white blotches... DAPHNE. Light cherry, with dark stripes.........ccssesccssees DIANA. White, flaked with dark red, very fine............ ; DONCTUAN... Orange: and: fire-red, ii. csdaccesigtsi oxeeceere sberepies DUC DE MALAKOFF. Orange red, blazed with lighter. SURES. WIC OP OU MG. crate: pelah a cntabjaduh «ldabnmierriedeiye wie idles» DANAH; white shaded with: violet. .<fsccccesedecnend spect? ccsodsoe ved DOCTOR ANDRY. Rich salmon scarlet; marked with dark

EUGENE VERDIER, dark carmine, purple shade, dwarf..... ENDYMION. Clear pink, edged with rose; marked with

FICE CLUMSOIN Nido niics (eye desc cess s datas neaaraad ie enenaeeuen sehaoe? EDITH. Rose carnation, dark’ stripes; lane jose cgscctundet ses EMMA.. Light carmine spotted, wart... cierchen fecctenhy te e.s HGERIE. Light orange colored..rose. .......000c0s0eccnseaesvedssces ERNST DUVAL, | Dark red, violet shade...A.....5. cesses soscees EL DORADO. Pure yellow, the inferior divisions veipeds

PCH NEG GAME Rezo csr eels» saciccerssied ssbiletacers ved peledbe. iae% xesleoiisl eee

of Me eaten ee eM aie SoNM clot rece Secs seas ous boned cob te fetes es eas FLORE. White, shaded with lilac rose, foe lai and ISE MICE acts eateries. eal caninae aadplabiacidecteaboresaresh ow skiveds

GALATHE. Nearly hie with carmine stains........16.....20 GOLIATH. Large, light red, carmine stains............:..0c00+ HECTOR. Deep pink, flaked with cherry scarlet, good form HELENE. Lilac-tinged white, purple stripes........secesseeeeoe HEBE. Salmon-tinted white, flaked with rose........ Sti acces IMPERATRICE. Blush white, striped with purple............ ISOLINE. Pale flesh and carmine, violet stain.................. JEANNE D’ARC. White tinged with rose............ss0cecscser LELIA. Peach blossom, stained with lilac, fine..............000 LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. Velvety carmine, with purple........ LORD RAGLAN. Rosy salmon, vermillion spots.. ........... LE POUSSIN. Light red, white ground, and very Heres white staing on the inferior divisions, extra..

25 S S

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LE BARIOLE. Flesh, striped with carmine and eee dwarf... : obs

LORD GRANVILLE. Pale ‘yellow, strined With rose.........

MADAME HENRIQUE. Creamy white, daked with purple,

MADAME RABOURDIN. Rose, flaked wiv carmine, and slightly lined with white in the centre 0° .ue re te

MADAME PAILLE'. Carmine and violec.........

MADAM DUVAL. Flesh color and violet, purplish carmine stains, dwar? ........

MADAME BINDER. White, c carmine e siripe, dwarf...

MADAME EUGENE VERDIER. Deep cherry, bright pur.

; ple stams®::72.5;

MADAM PELE. "Delica! e » pink flaked with “cherry... RS bac es MADAM HACQUIN. TFuiush, heavily flaked with lilac purple MADAM LESEBLE. Pure white, violet carmine stain; extra MARIE. White, stained with deen carmine, beautiful......... MATHILDE DE LANDVOISIN. White, carnation-tinted.... MAZEPPA. Orange rose, yellow stains striped with rose.... MIDAS. Vivid rose, moctied with cherry scarlet............... MOLIERE. Dark red, wit» violet carmine; fine................ MONS. BLOUET. Rose, shaded carmine .............02 cesseees NEPTUNE. Rosy carmine, violet centre...............0.0. Boaz 38 NAPOLEON 11. Very bright scarlet, white streak............. NINON DE U’ENCLOS. Blush, mottled and striped with

CVIMISON*2s2rccccarenesnene<eeea ann anette sd taeda tata aie shee ORACLE. Cherry rose, brilliant and fiers, 26h kas, OSIRIS. Dwarf, purple stained with white ................ 0.0008 OPHIR. Dark yellow, purple stain «...:5..5..cccescceccsses ceccense OLHELLO. Light-orange red, dwarf. ...:..0..cccscccce recvcveces PREMICES DE MONTROUGE. Brilliant red, dwarf SSF 55 PELLONIA. Variegated rose, tinted with carmine............ PENELOPE. Large flower, white and carnation .............4. PEGASSE. Pink, flaked with salmon rose; very large, ...... PRINCE IMPERIAL. White. with carmine, fine and large.. REBECCA. » White, striped: with lila@i.c.... 02.200. cake eta REINE VICTORIA. Pure white, violet carmine stain, large

and. fivesecs<2: 242s 2ec ra cattssa2 22002 foaecs ce aeeeetens eeeenaticweatanse RAPHAEL. Deep vermillion centre, lighted with white.... REMBRANDT. Very bright deep scarlet..............0.eescseees ROBERT BLUM. Pale red, flaked with deep scarlet.......... SOLFATERE.:-- Deen: su’ phar yellow 2.0.2. .s02sc0 tesa ese eecans SULFUREUS. Sulphur. yellow. fine............2.. cscscecenceeseeee TRIOMPHE DE ENGHIEN. Pich crimson, dwarf............. THERESA. Rose, shaded ‘itn salmon, carmine stain......... VESTA. Pure white, spoited with purplish carmine........... VULCAIN. Brilliant dark velvety crimson, purple shade.... VICTOR VERDIER. Brilliant cark scarlet, crimson shade..

GLADIOLUS RAMOSUS.

i) or fom)

1 00 1 00

Although an old variety, its culture is not generally understood, even among professional florists. We have found ic one of our most valua- ble winter-blooming plants, as a bouquet flower. The bulb should be

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potted in June, in 5 inch pots, and as soon as the vots are filled with roots, sis mo 7 inch nots; zemove o the green-house u»yon the approac1 0° cold weathei. Bloom ‘om December io April. vice 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.

MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES.

AMARYLLIS FORMOSSISSIMA.—Jacobean Lily, rich crimson,

SEG Cabo 22 sorb cnaddt Gat Bea Oes cende See aunede bUcHBenC agHoUE BHbusonda nunbddieT .20 GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS.—Brilliant scarlet and orange;

very efecuive when planted “1 beds and groups, 15 cents

RCo DERM OZEM en ees kc iiuhe ie Sane caccceceu datceecereetsenecees 1.50 GLADIOLUS FLORABUNDUS. —Blush, striped purplish crim- BOMS: (CMC MAPAEe Tae emer c sence cuts cee car asu cis se secenccnscenecsecee ses .25

OXALIS.—Summer flowering; suitable for edging flower-bor- ders. The varieties are—Lilacena, lilac; Lasiandra, rosy crimson; Ambrose, pearly white; Speciosa, salmon red, per

COVA EE Sh AR ERM oes a Ra aay SG STAM a So A 50 TIGRIDIA PAVONIA.—Red tiger flower, per dozen,......... Ba6cac 60 oe CONCHIFLORA.~—Shell flowered, per dozen,.......... 50

TUBEROSE.—Double. No garden is complete without this de- lightfully fragrant flower; it ae in September. 15 cts. BUEN es POT OOZET ice acc e eee C ene uvccdelso rats KusenietesGeicescses 1.50 MADEIRA, or Mexican vine. 10 Eg, each: per dozen,....... 2... 1.00

JAPAN LILIES. (Lilium Laneifolium.)

These stiperb Lilies are perfectly hardy, flowering freely in July and August, forming one of the most striking objects in the flower-border ; strong bulbs, for Spring planting, can be furnished as late as the Ist of April, after which time, they can be furnished in pots, for turning out into the border. They also flower finely in pots.

BE LANCIFOETIUMS Sl Dun: 7 WILE; Bic. ss. ssc cs-sase cece seonsevootes each, 75 cts os ROSEUM, spotted, rose,..........scceeeeeesees “ 50 L. gel Rvusrvum, white and red, spotted, ......... Ge 50

FLOWERING SHRUBS.

These add materially to the beauty of the garden, furnishing a sup- ply of fragrant flowers during spring and summer. 25 to 50 cts. each.

SPIRZ, OR BRipAL WREATH. WEIGELIA ROoSEA.

Syvpinaa, or Linac, of sorts. FoORSYTHIA.

CALYOANTHUS, or Sweet Shrub. DovuRsLE FLOWERING PEACH. Pyrus JAPONICA. LABURNUM, OR GOLDEN CHAIN. DovusLE FLowERING ALMOND. DoubLe CHINESE CHERRY. Devurzias, of sorts. Ruvus Corinvus (Mist Tree.) Snow Berry. MAGNOLIA.

Mock ORANGE. Cutonantuvs, a white fringe tree. .

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HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS.

These are desirable for covering Arbors, Trellises, &c., and add much to the beauty of the garden. 25 to 50 cents each.

VIRGINIAN CREEPER. Hop VINE.

PIPE. VINE. WHITE JASMINE.

TRUMPET CREEPER. YELLow Harpy JASMINE,

CLEMATIS FLAMMULA. HONEYSUCKLE, of sorts.

CAROLINA JASMINE. _ PASSION VINE. ©

Ivy, of sorts. GLYCINE, OR WISTERIA. —_——- 0-——

NEW VARIEGATED-LEAVED HONEYSUCKLE.

LoNnICcERA BracHYPoDIUM AUREA ReETICULATA.—This ig one of the recent introductions, the foliage beautifully variegated. Price 50 cents each. ;

FRUIT CULTURE.

THE NATIVE GRAPE has latterly engrossed a large share of atten- tion, and a greater impulse has been given to its culture by the yvalua- ble accessions which we yearly receive. Those old standard varieties, the Catawba and Isabella, are now mainly superseded by others that ripen earlier, and thus escape the fall frosts, which in many localities injure the crop, more especially the Catawba. The newer varieties are also more generally exempt from mildew, although there are possibly none that are entirely proof against its attacks at particular seasons. In flavor and quality of fruit the improvements are more marked, and in the Delaware and Rebecca we have a near approach, in this respect, to some of the famed foreign varieties. The following are considered the hardiest and best. Price from 50 cents to $1.00 each, according to size, except new varieties, at prices noted:

AprIronpaAc, black, new, $2.00. HartrorpD Pro.iric, black. CATAWBA, red. Iona, amber, $2.00. Concorp, black. IsRAELLA, black, $2.00. CREVELING, purple. IsaBELLA, black. DELAWARE, red. MAXATAWNEY, white. Drana, red. REBECCA, white.

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THE STRAWBERRY.

The circumstances of soil and climate greatly influence the varieties of this fruit, both in its productiveness and quality; hence the wide difference of opinion upon their respective merits. Fortunately there are varieties enough to suit all soils and tastes, and each cultivator can, by careful experiment, discover which of the most popular varieties are suited to his circumstances. Among the most recent introductions is the

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GREAT AGRICULTURIST STRAWBERRY.

Z| hy i\ ASS yj i; \\ SASS it i \\\' iN { \

U7) Gilt

Its form is nearly conical, somewhat necked, deep scarlet color, extending to the core; solid, and of a pleasant pine flavor. The size is enormous, the average berries exceeding anything ever before seen in the strawberry lite. Price of plants $1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per hun-

dred. JUCUNDA, OR NO. 700, .

‘introduced this season by Rev. J. Knox, of Pittsburgh, Pa., the cele- brated strawberry grower, who thus describes this variety: <‘‘ For size, heauty, productiveness, profit, and other desirable qualities, we regard it as greatly superior to any other variety we have, or of which we have any knowledge. We shall plant it almost exclusively the coming sea- son.”’ Price of plants, $3.00 per doz.

We also offer the following standard varieties, at 50 cents per doz., $1.50 per hundred, and $10 per thousand: Walson’s Albany, Triomphe de Gand, Russell Prolific, French’s Seedling, Lady Finger.

THE PHILADELPHIA RASPBERRY.

We are now fully satisfied that this is the most profitable variety that can be grown. Notwitshtanding all the influences that have been brought to bear against it by interested parties, it has steadily advanced in favor among fruit-growers, and the demand has so much increased among this class for planting it out extensively, that the price of plants in some localities has more than doubled. For hardiness and productive- ness it is unequalled, bearing the extreme cold of Minnesota without * injury, and yielding in that latitude a splendid crop of fruit. The fruit is large, of a purplish-red color, rich and juicy, and bears carriage to market well. Buta limited quantity of plants will be for sale this spring, in consequence of the great demand last autumn. Price $3.00— per dozen; $20 per hundred,

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THE DUHRING RASPBERRY.

We take pleasure in offering a few plants of this new and very desi- rable variety, which originated on the grounds of Henry Duhring, Esq., Belmont, near Philadelphia. It isa seedling of the Hornet; the fruit is nearly as lanze as “hat famous variety, well known as the largest of all Raspberries. \.is a strong grower and abundant bearer, and has proved itself perfeciiy nary in this vicinity, without any protection. We are desi- rous'that this vaite.y should be distributed among fruit growers, in different Joce‘iies. in order to have its merits fully and fairly tested ; otherwise 4 would no. Have beea offered for sale until a large stock of Plan's wes oi hand. r'ce o. Plants $1.00 each, or $5.00 for six. Not more than siz plants wil! be sold to any one person.

BLACKBERRIES.

By the aid of this fine fruit, we are able to make the berry season last, at least, without intermission, three months, yiz., from June to September. :

LAWTON, OR NEW ROCHELLE, which in size, yield, lusciousness and beauty, is unequalled. It continues in bearing a long time.

Price $1.00 per dozen, $5.00 per hundred, $40 per thousand.

WILSON EARLY BLACKBERRY,

originated in Burlington County, New Jersey, is a great acquisition, being as large and iuscious as the New Rochelle, less acid, retaining its black color; better after picking, and ripening mainly together; is near- ly over by the time the New Rochelle is fairly underway. The supply of plants is limited. Price $1.00 each.

“VAN BUREN’S GOLDEN DWARF PEACH.

As an ornamental tree there is nothing of its size more beautiful. It is prodigiously prolific, and in quality of fruit it has few if any supe- riors. The fruit is very ornamental being, above medium size, of a ‘golden yellow color, with a rich mottled carmine cheek. The leaves add much to its beauty, being very large, closely set, of a deep green color, and hang on much longer than other Peach leaves. The tree is not subject to the diseases that other Peach trees are. It seldom attains a growth of more than three feet in height, the original being but 28 inches in height when four years old. The buds are so close together that one of those little trees loaded with fruit would almost remind the beholder of an immense bunch of very large grapes.

Another year’s trial of this variety, confirms all that has already been said of this beautiful Dwarf Peach. It has been fruited by several of my customers in pots in the fruit house during the past year, with the greatest satisfaction.

This is the only Peach tree that will remain a dwarf when planted where the roots have a chance to spread. Price $1.00 each.

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THE FARMERS AND GARDENER’S TIPRARY. At the request of many of our friends, we publish a list of the

leading works on Agriculture, Horticulture and Rural affairs.

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When-

ordered by mail, 10 to 25 cents must be udded to cost of book, to pre-

pay postage.

American Farmer’s ee sa.endten se taclaonns American Weeds and Useful Plants..

Allen’s Stable Book..

Allen’s (R. L. )American Farm Book.. eaidaote Allen’s (R. L.) Diseases of Domestic Animals.

Allen’s (L. F.) Rural Architecture..

Allen (J. Fisk) on the Culture of the. Grape...

Barclay, Culture of the Vine.. Sek. Beecher (Henry Ward) Fruit, Flowers ‘and Farming..... Barry’s Fruit Garden..

Bement’s (C. N )Rabbit Fancier..

Blake’ s ine John ich ) Taner ae Ba 000 000+ 000 000 cee oss cen oe: vassenes

Browne’s American Bird Fancier...

Browne’s Poultry Yard.. nal Breck’s Book of Bigmeres: RRND EERO MG: TRAIT LE DL Browne’s Field Book of Manunece dl eichetere OEE AE e ks TT OL Bridgeman’s Florist Guide... j

“6 Kitchen Gardences. a 5

“6 Young Gardener iA cuaSL annie TES ET a) MRS oD,

3 Fruit ‘Cultivator’ si Manudelie...cGR UE CESAR

Buist’s American Flower Garden ee a cen Pas iees

‘¢ Family Kitchen Gardener.. «¢ Rose Manual.

Bullock’s American Cotiage B Builde mies pap facia eo) auld. 00.

Burr’s Vegetables of America, splendidly iltustrated, 667 pages...

Chorlton’s (William) Grape Growers’ Guide.........ccececceeees ceeees one Gopbettis- American. Gar denerivcccescii sie iseden Mee Paes sede Wide vest. Coleis (S...W.)cAmenican Bruit: Books. hs ike cdots. sete aes eS SMIMCLICAM, VELETIMATIAD, sie Qereae 1shs ROA RE ase. wal Capelandis Country mbites. ci88 APATIA ARRi Bae edieed PUGIRO, He

Coulter’s Principles of Botany Domestic and Ornamental Poultry, (colored plates)...

Domestic and Ornamental Poultry, (plain plates)........ Lasinat ened os

Downing’s Fru:t and Fruit Trees of America, (revised edit on)...

“ CoblagemResidences: ivi cw.. scvivs do vsteveses POEL. Le, fs ee Landscape Gardening, (new edition) ccc..cece sees sseeeeseee a Ladies’ Companion to the Flower Garden..........cceecees Dreer’s Song. Bind: Fan cier...:..sscscaciesveod cecltec Fak sig GOR LURAL tials chloe

Dadd’s American Cattle Doctor

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s¢ Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse........cccscsseo-seeseeees

Emerson, Cotton in the Middle States............00. secossses cevecccerccece Eastwood (B.) on the Cultivation of the Cranberry......... ble couee'se

Bihott’s. (fF. R.) Western Fruit Book ....cccscsseccosvdsdededeveededesvonses

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Every Lady her own Flower-Gardemer .............00 cessseees cosseeeenees 30 French’s Varn raina re ij dicnswct; oussisesewsers onnctaseseuc asset o-ceeensn. 1 50 Fessenden’s (T. G.) American Kitchen Gardener....................-. 30 Ee Complete Farmer and Gardene...........cssseeees seeeeees. 1 50 Field's Pear (CU GUane .octe 6 aia deux nah ospannasabaccty = eet sa as abt <deapeee ae 1.25 Fiske (miitires. cc socsc0 cme dee one onieeaseeete 2 et anes en eee ee cate eneeeaeweee 1 25 Pint On (Grasses cts). sgescis Soe caesen cen thaecnees access ee steer oe aerens 2 00 Fillers Grape: Cultunist:. «.c<<q<-2c00no< dew (a<b0a 8 9eeee jaan de op ecenen a enen 1 50 Ealler’s Strawberry. Cnltane ,......c<cdisocs t28d beck one naeen er 20 fe Cl tease: oa aenanaseceneasaavasadans=3 Jaacin seas acnmap cacti ESA a2 ties Guenon, Treatise an .Mileh Cows.. .:.i2ce2. 25a0 2 Genus daeneend aceeceb tel 75 Grape Culture and the Strawberry............csccsesecesseeeeeeee © ee 75 Gord's Bose,, Manta ve. ceconecnvasancaadestunsiencs iia. soe eaeatasnela ete 2 00 Hooper’s Dog and Gun...... Sawai igteoused iy Secchi oe fle 30 ‘© Western Fruit Book.. oes chseelose Uae aye beee oe eee cera Harris’ Insects injurious to Vegetation Pee ae es ee sail. 22enhbie 5 00 Hop Culture........ daiatsavdeusddiVeesaodus ders esnywcakenseced eRe 40 How to buy a Farm and where to find one................s-ecceseeseeees 1 75 Hyde Chinese Sugar, Cane. ..0<<-cisvidessdeseidasvinds 1 oe Whedon TLS 30 Johnston’s Agricultural Chemistry and Geology............02 sesse eee i 75 Jennings’ Sheep, Swine and Poultry.............csceseee seesceseececeseees 1 50 Kern’s Practical Landscape Gardening................cceeeeeces eee eee ueees 2 00 Knowlton, .Our Hardy, Grapes: <cccs0.0--t0c0 ide. seo. ise 30 Kemp on Landseape Gardening, ... ncssq-rn-cneaaiuuaenscsdeakies dowd soGee 2 00 Lindley’s Horticulture (Downing)...............4. Pde nee eee eonanane 1 00 Langstroth on the Hive and Honey Bee............ccc cece esesee veeeeeeeeee 1 50 Leuchar’s how to Build and Ventilate Hot Houses..................0. 1 50 Liebig’s (Justus) Familiar Science of Chemistry................2..2.08 50 Mechan's:‘Ornamental Trees..<c.cjecs onesaosee wanares at eneewes 28 eee 79 McMahan’s American. Gardening...... .:.---<-<0-.--dsssncce sbdentenbe 3 -00 Milburn on the Cow and Dairy Husbandry... ...............0. ceseeeees 3 Miles on the Horse’s Foot and how to keep it Sound................. 2 Munn’s (B_) Practical Land Drainer ys: 2c. ccasceces demietsesaaaseceake 75 Nash’s (J. A.) Progressive Farmer. ........sssecs wsdessecseszes desnsecdecs 75 Neill’s Fruit, Flower, and Vegetable Gardener’s Companion......... 1 50 Onions. How to raise them Profitably.0<<d2s¢d.cceebwen + ae oace =e 20 Olcott’s Sorgho and Imphee, the Chinese and African Sugar Canes 1 25 Gar Farm. of Four: A@reg sins. asancneqceianiennance sce icke seb aan peace eee 30 Pardee’s Strawberry Culture!.:4.i¢:1scle.e Lose. eee 75 Pedder’s Farmer’s Land Measurer.........00...00.scseeeseeeneeeee> peenieskas 60 Parson’s History and Culture of the Rose.............sscssececseereeseees 1 50 Produce and Ready Reckoner...... ....see0sss+s+: eee ae aes eee eee 60 Phin’s Grape Culture and Wine Making... chs gations. decid 320 Barlor:Gardener;.... aastcsues-qazdcees ask es. cetscesaete® ea nh eases 75 Phantom Bouquets, (Parrish)..........csscseceeseserssecee ses eee 1 00 Quimby’s Mysteries of Bee Keeping....... scssccsecceeeseeesecees seneeeees 1 75 Rand’s Flowers for the Parlor and Garden. ...........cccecuceeeeseeees 3 00 Randall’s Fine Wool Sheep Husbandry..........csc..ceseee essen seeseeees 1 00 Remelin’s (Charles) Vine- -Dresser’s Manual...........ssseesseeeeee 30 and 75 Rivers Orchard HOMSG.....0500:<<5-..ndpbeccs scoandacd: .Bcnao cb betdesn acs, tee 50 Richardson on the Honey Bee...............02. poaiddbn ean bebeite 5 cae tee =

ES on the Hog....; POTTS SPT HTS TH SHS THHS SSS TSSSTHSSESHsS STFS Hees see

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Richardson on the Dog........ecesssereses Maral Meiate Eide’ de Ln 4oCeI Selon AOE 30 es Domestic Howls a, sc cnssesiosaenscsssricsinanaecatanqeasas scare eee 30

es onthe, Horses. ge lita sn. sasehh ree. aedeigk eu i en sR Ate set 30 BP ery Cublristce shoes oe Ans avcoeeetal tapped eect 30 Randall’s Sheep Husbandry in Texas............ccsecsccececnscsoecs seve 1 50 Smith’s Landscape Gardening, Park and Pleasure Grounds......... 1 60 Saseron aural Hand: BOOKS: |. .pocors sisoscneruacserlest viacs sadesste s sWdabldane se 1 50 Ss GAP OL NODA CCOss52 ocasassiasvsksrauesesersaciate Sepinnde nie tee ces 30 mehencle’s Gardener's Text Book. ...,.s.scess:sssese scenes nesoes Snedbiicness 60 MACH SEMIN: MOTE co Sadqaaccannencccwasnse meimeideeldes -gk(asasieisle ole siebericicly 1 50 PMMBNICT OMA GTICUILUTG ; sec soe,once.de's sosadess ckieceBind odo dels ne abG ach sheteieasass « 3 00 Rhomasywnverican. Mruit Colturiste:..6 2c swsawtasves tes cess t les wsclvecece os 1 50 ee plane PRIPLOMENES iin « isicomieceenoesinsascthonies eemecenioes imines 1 50 Burner sah; A.) Cotton Planter’s Manual, .ccsocsoo..<adibadeloudedvoksatecs 1 25 Text Book of ae Saisie pbiabicisiswacrnh oledeontss ase aseichace smice sceaeeh ke: 1 28 SCP ACT ES HOMO G6 oie vc win acd'cnasincoln cin os ints tls oAaicbis ofa’ cstl apteibvollch shia Wtabicichisl 1 50 NAMES and COlta ge, oooc <<. caactsstiogss opus sciece scbnk senses toddéva Gabidnas ainated 3 00 Warder’s (J.A.) Hedges and Evergreens..........csccevcecceseeecsesseees 1 50 * Week’s Manual on Bees ........sssssesees ee sw thU ela Nee steele vlersosbinuctaes 30 sons ectune: on Max si.u Caideasabiuescabidd desalie unc Sth ase0r eeiniks Jeo! 30 Woodward Graperies......... a oaaeilone deisel Sela nle eeeiar Geta ncivelies «tk Meticeaiae 1 50 Woodward Country Houses...........0ccseoncevceeece ovens seasfaths ale inlgaodelic *1 50 Youatt, Breeds and Management of Sheep............s0+ssevesces seeeees 1 00 Soe AAG VARIN: OUMC ALLELE. ..Cock dem sbistea unipte deb vumpcats sce tiviesadeens's 1 50 Young Farmers’ Manual and Workshop.........csscesccscrecosens caseeeces 1 50 Mom AU Hd SPOODER On. the Horse), ics <ceecoselssnscnawairt a's Seswnsseeeead ce 1 50 Youatt and Martin, (Stevens) on the Hog..........seccsecescceesceewerens 1 00 3 00

Youatt and Randall, Shepherd’s own Book......... .0100:ssssesesseceeees HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

Averancator or Tree Pruning Shears, for poles, from $3.00 to $ 6.00

Large size Y a slidingcut ‘ es 7.00 to 8.00 EEC MGC OL BOX OMEATS, occu ss ce sdencieninanaciae seoees weaseapan of 1.75to 3.00 Lawn PSs wall hh: two, WH Gel Gi. 6. se itsie cate Saiien «ve 4.50 GoIsIS A OREN gs 8 IAIN oi, es aciaainwascissiveaesie as >idinlaele vase 3.50

“s es CO WBE ME WICC) si5 5 ssinje/cinaine Siete maaie cwis'sslalees 4.00 Dadves;, Garden or) Box SHCATS......0..i.ressoneqcoseeescncass 1.60 to 2.00 Hand-pruning Shears, serviceable for pruning Fruit

Trees, Grape-vines, &c............ 1.50 to 2.50

< se é¢ with sliding cut......... ageeedee vere 2500 :

Vine Scissors for thinning out Grapes ..........ccessceseeee 1.00 to

3.50 1.25 Grass Edging Knives, for paring the edges of grass.. 1.50 to 2.00 Grasseohearss Wi MMOPTUMOS 62070. sciucwceececs)csscseensencess 1.25 Flower Scissors or Gatherers, for cutting and holding

WHE SHO WEN Sic eactocss mse sci sccsse ses sacecuecesss sas ARAB 1.00to 1.25 Pruning Scissors, bow handles ..........:.sscccesrecesseoacess 65 to (1.50 x ob Sliding cut, bow handle..........c..004 2.50 to 3.00

‘s Knives, Saynor’s various patterns ............0.. 1.00 to 1.50

és ‘© =6 Turners, Wostenholm...... ..sessoe sescee 75 to 2.00 Grafting Se cede ewe tayioeinje etc sas stelania veissjalas saiea ses owlslen « 75 Budding ‘* Saynor’s various 8 patterns Gas ssiesiedesee 1.00 to 1.50 a ‘© Turners, &c ... midlewesastsls cessesecie ae 1.00to 1.50

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Pruning Saws, from 14 to 20 inches.......... avavssessheeeed 1.30 to 2.50 Glafting Saws ssccccsss in cartdssaercesaaworrinter Bo A 1.50 Pruning Saws, with sockets for long handles.. 3.00 Garden Rakes, wrought irom ......... ccsseccsesesercssecceees 50 to 1.25 ¢ <e Cast Steelecvivavssrevseeavees die. Reseuauestes 1.00 to 1.78 ‘Reels, to wind and carry line ........ .s.s..ce0. . 1.00to 1.50 © dines;.90 0,180 feet-...sackesicssvanvs: astedteoas see 65to 1.50 Ef. so Drowe lsisiitiecs -nccovsspaveverssosesiaessteerees baecaee 385 to 1.50 66. AM OBKS Sj sidedanietesvdscesazevnombans sve ee ideo ede ae 40to 1.25 English Lawn. Rakes, ££0Mces:wewenvssrwovencsenssrssasetet nes 3.00 to 86900 «¢ =Patent rivet back Lawn Scythes...........sscseee- 2.00 to 3.00 $ Sf $f 6 Grass: Hooksstinnwseeh a8 75 to 1.00 Spading or Garden HoOrks 2..0s-cscseoerins sewers hi heereee * 1.25to 2.50 Waréring: Pots) Premias....cwor HONS. F LOU TI 1.00to 3.00 Garden; Hoes,.cast-steelmall sizesircccsscswovesise 8 Mideieece 40te 1.00 Dutch or Scuffle Hoes, best cast steel....... pie Shaded EeSze 60 to 1.50 Ladies’ and Children’s Garden Tools, in sets... ......... 1.50to 5.00 oT ee Syringes of. Brass.JiInt aes see Rewewss 6.00 to 11.00 “ tin, with brass mounting.......... 4.50 ‘f = plain tin, painted ......2.. 20.0.0. 1.25 Briar-and. Bill, Hooks -cciccncscesereocsesccestessacaaesetst ees 2.00 to 250 Welsh Scythe Stones.scctiessctecdssectvcssesswe tS, £3 30 0

WHALE OIL SOAP.

An eitectual remedy for destroying Insects on Plants, Trees, Vines, etc.

FOR WASHING DOWN THE BARK OF TREES, GRAPE VINES, &c. —Take a quarter of a pound of the Soap, four pounds Sulphur, a quarter of a pound of Tubacco, one ounce Nux Vomica; pour over these three gallons boiling water, stir until thoroughly mixed; when cool apply with a brush.

FOR DESTROYING THE APHIS OR PLANT LOUSE. SLUGS ON ROSES, THRIPS ON GRAPE VINES, MILDEW, SLUGS ON PEAR TREES. —Take a quarter of a pound of the Soap, dissolve thoroughly with boiling warer, add in all two gallons of water. Strain through a sieve or cloth, apply with a syringe or the rose of a watering pot to the plants. The besttime toapply the preparation is in the evening, or quite early inthe morning. In cans at 40 cts., 75 cts., and $1.00 each.

TROWBRIDGH’S GRAFTING WAX, of first quality, put up in roils for convenient use in 1 lb., 4 lb., andi Ib. rolls. Price 50 cts. per lb.

COMMENDATORY.

Self-praise is no recommendation, nor are newspaper puffs reliable. We hold that the unsolicited testimonials of our customers are far more satisfactory, and, therefore, take the liberty of offering a few extracts from letters received from our friends, in various sections of the country, as an evidence of the reliability of our seeds, and the practicability of packing and forwarding plants to a distance with safety.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1865. ‘The seeds received from your establishment last year gave even better satisfaction than heretofore. I wish to send an earty order.

Mrs. THomas Sparrow.

Baltimore, Md., eb. 27, 1865.

‘Having heretofore purchased Garden Seeds of you, and found them Rabiezictory, Tagain make application for a supply for this year.”

soun C. S. Monxur, M. D.

Shiremantown, Pa., March 4, 1865.

‘«<T have been using your Seeds for some years, an am h: Appy to say that they invariably gave full satisfaction.”

ara Towa, April 18, 1865. ‘: The Box of Plants arrived in beautiful order; no one weuld have thought that they had come hundreds of miles-~” S. S. Horton.

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Laporte, Ind., May 14, 1865. ‘<The Plants arrived last week. They were in very fine condition, were packed splendidly, and everything perfectly satisfactory.” Mrs. H. B. WALES.

Hamilton, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1865. 1 fe received your Box of Plants in a very good condition, well packed, and all fine healthy. plants.” se CHARLES RIEMAN. Quincy, Lil., Nov. 5, 1865. ‘¢The Box of Buibs, Plants, &c., forwarded by you, have been re- ceived, and we write to say they give very great satisfaction. If you can send as good plants always we shall be pleased to trade with you.” “Hugy & Wricar.

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 28, 1865.

«Tt may be gratifying to you to learn the fact, the lot of ‘‘ Philadel- phia Raspberry,” I purchased of you last year were exposed to our se- vere Minnesota winter, uncovered without injury, male a good growth this season, and produced some 2 Splendid frites

D. rm ROBERTSON.

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