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SEED FARM,

RIVERTON, N. Z-

E invite our friends to visit our establishment located as above.
|| Riverton is one of the most delightful and attractive suburban
towns near Philadelphia. Situated on the Delaware River,
about eight miles above Market street wharf, opposite the city,

and of easy access by hourly trains on the Camden and
Amboy Division of Pennsylvania Railroad from Market Street Ferry,
also (with exception of the winter months) by two first-class steamboats,
which touch at Riverton four tiues daily. Our grounds are within
five minutes’ walk of the Railroad Station or the Steamboat Landing.

OUR PLANT DEPARTMENT

contains one of the largest and finest selections of plants in the country.
Direct correspondence with the leading houses in Europe enables us to
import every novelty as it appears. Especial attention is paid to the
introduction of the best new varieties of

ROSES, FUCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, GLADIOLUS, Etc., Etc.

Nearly fifty acres are devoted to the growing of the more hardy kinds
of Shrubs, Roses, Dahlias, Bulbs, and Flower Seeds, and upwards of
50,000 square feet of glass are employed in the propagation and cultiva-
tion of choice Exotics and plants suitable for the decoration of the
house or garden.

LHE SEED AND TRIAL GROUNDS

are under the care of an experienced gardener. Every new variety of
vegetable is fully tested, and all new and choice varieties grown with
great care for seed, thus insuring our customers at all times from loss by
spurious or defective seeds. In short, every effort is made on our part
in the sending out of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, etc., in the character of the
article sent, as ‘vell as in packing, to insure our customers against loss.

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GARDEN CALENDAR

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DESIGNED TO FURNISH BRIEF DIRECTIONS

FOR THE

CULTIVATION AND MANAGEMENT

OF THE

VEGETABLE AND FLOWER GARDEN.

Lilusirated with Fingravings.

CONTAINING

Select Lists of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Small fruits,

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HENRY A. DREER,
SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, No. 714 CHESTNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.

DIRECTIONS 10 CORRESPONDENTS,

UCH trouble, delay and disappointment may be avoided by obsery-
ing the following directions :

ist. Be particular to write your name distinctly, with Post Office,
County and State, also the nearest Express Office. Please notify
us of any change of permanent address, in order that we may be
able to forward our catalogues with regularity. Orders are frequently
received without even a signature. We have quite a number of such
orders now on hand, that contained small amounts of money, which we
are unable to fill for want of an address, and no doubt the parties who
sent them consider themselves badly swindled. We would theretore
request all who remit, and do not receive the articles ordered within a

reasonable time, to notify us of the fact.

2d. 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 substituted
when not on hand. Amateurs not conversant with the varieties will
not suffer by leaving the selection to us, as we will, in such cases, make
the best possible selection.

3d. It is requested that explicit directions be given for marking and
shipping packages. Where no specific directions are given, we shall use
our 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 correspondeuts must be accompanied
by cash a draft, or P. O. order, or instructions to Collect on Delivery by
Express, collection charges on small amounts to be paid by purchaser.
We decline sending C. O. D. to distant points unless the order be guar-
anteed by a remittance. in making a remittance, the purchaser will
please be particular and send a sufficient amount to cover the order.
When only a part of the amount is remitted, goods will be sent by Mail
only to the amount of the remittance. When sent by Express, we will
collect the balance on delivery of the goods. We have been compelled
to adopt this rule (except to old and well-known eorrespondents) on
account of the inconvenience of collecting small balances at the close
of the season, and the difficulty of keeping sueh accounts.

5th. Purchasers are requested to notify us promptly of any errors
which may have occurred in filling their orders, as it is our desire to
give entire satisfaction.

6th. For information as to mailing of Seeds, see page 4.

In conclusion, we would state that the usual care will be observed in
putting up all orders, large or small, to give full satisfaction to the pur-
chaser, in the quality of the article, as well as in the manner of packing
and forwarding.

jee CAUTION.—Do not buy of travelling agents or peddlers. Some
of these impostors have represented themselves as our agents—beware
of them. Weemploy no travelling agents. Send direct to head-quar-
ters, and then you are sure of obtaining a genuine article at a moderate
price.

j Be particular to write your name distinctly, with Post Office,
County and State, also the nearest Express Office. Address,

Winwiam F. Dreer. HENRY A. DREER,
Witiiam H. aa 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

wOor-OUR: PATRONS:

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}{ T is our pleasure to again greet you on the opening of the New Year,
4] hoping it will prove one of fruitfulness and prosperity to all.
The past season has been unpropitious to many farmers and
gardeners over our vast country: the crops of those in the West
being cut down by the drought and ravages of insects, or those more
favored can scarcely find a profitable market for the sale of their pro-
ductions: those in the Eastern section suffering losses on account of
the very late spring and protracted summer drought; still we all have
reason to be thankful that some crops have resulted successfully, and
hopeful in the anticipation that another season may be more favorable.
Now is the season for reviewing the past, and plan to endeavor in our
future operations to avoid the mistakes and errors in our closing season’s
cultivation.

We love to remember our victories, but it is more profitable to re-
member our mistakes and defeats. Even those of the greatest knowl-
edge and experience are ever making mistakes. To wisely consider the
mistakes of the year gone by, their causes and results, will help us to -
avoid similar errors in the future.

Now is a good time for commencing a Diary to map out our operations
for the coming year, the needed supplies of seeds, etc., noted, and in
which, at the close of each day, there should be recorded the condition
of the weather, the experiments we make, their results, and the varied
occurrences of the day worthy of being remembered.

Our earnest and determined policy is to supply all our friends and
customers with pure and reliable Seeds, using every caution and care in
the trial of New and Old Varieties, testing their germinating qualities,
and insuring their genuineness before sending out.

Our large sample and trial grounds are under the direct supervision
of ourselves and an experienced market gardener, where each sort is
carefully grown and registered, date of planting, time of maturing,
growers’ names, etc., entered, and marginal notes made for references, so
that in the event of any irregularities the source can be immediately
traced. We do not profess to be the growers of more than a few leading
articles that require great attention to insure their purity; the bulk of
our stock is grown by competent and responsible growers under our
supervision, and those imported from the best houses of Europe, some
having supplied us for over thirty-five years.

We feel satisfied that our labors and close attention to business have
been fully appreciated by our customers, from the fact of a great annual
increase of business in every department, including Vegetable and
Flower Seeds, Grass and Agricultural Seeds, Ornamental Plants, Bulbs,

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Garden requisites, and every article appertaining to the Farm and
Garden. “s

Our object is to come directly in contact with the farmer and gardener,
which is so easily accomplished through the facilities now offered for

sending
SEEDS "BY “MATE:

under the revised postal law, at the low rate of one cent for every two
ounces, or eight cents per pound. This enables us to send our seeds jree
to every post office in the United States, excepting Beans, Corn, Peas,
Potatoes, and other bulky articles of little value, for which eight cents
per pound, or fifteen cents per quart, must be added.

To our customers in Canada and the British Provinces we hold out
the same inducements, excepting fifteen cents per pound, and thirty
cents per quart.

As a further inducement we offer the following liberal premium on
all Vegetable and Flower Seeds ordered in packets only. Z

Some of our customers have overlooked the fact that this premium is
on packets only, and have ordered pounds, ounces, and quart packages,
expecting to receive them at the same rates. Our prices will be found
to compare favorably, with postage added on bulk seeds, as Peas, Beans,
Corn, Potatoes, ete., with those of any reliable house in the country.

For $1.00, Seeds in packets can be selected to the amount of $1.10
6 9 00 ce ec ce 74 9.25

“ 300. (73 ce $e ee 3 50
ce 4.00, ce <9 ce ce 4.75
ce 5.00, <9 ce (74 ce 6.00
(74 10.00, ce (73 “ce iZ4 12.50

For the convenience of persons who wish but small quantities, the
seeds are put up in packets of five, ten, and twenty-five cents each.
Those quoted from thirty cents to one dollar per oz., in not less than ten
cent packets; over one dollar per oz., in packets of twenty-five cents
each. Beans, Corn, and Peas, in not less than ten cent packets.

We would respectfully request our correspondents, in order to facilitate
our clerical work, to adopt one name in ordering for a family, and not to
perplex us with, for example, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Sarah Smith, or
Sally Smith, for in this case there are three distinct entries made, which
sometimes causes confusion.

We have this year omitted our page of Favorable Notices, being
crowded for space which can be used for a more vaiuable purpose, be-
lieving that our customers will permit us to overlook their flattering
testimonials this far, for the purpose of enlarging more fully on other
matters. We could spread before our readers pages of these letters
should we feel that our further increase of business depended on such
advertisements. We prize the many high encomiums paid to our seeds
and plants; they are oases in our business career, and tend to cheer us
with the assurance “that labor has its own reward.”

PHILADELPHIA, : HENRY A. DREER.

January 1st, 1875.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

SEEDS, &c. BY MAIL

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Mr. Hamlin, of Maine, submitted to the Senate on March 3d, 1875,
an amendment amending the Act of June 23d, 1874, providing that
the rates of postage on merchandise passing through the mail shall
be one cent an ounce, instead of one cent for two ounces. Agreed to.

In view of the above increase in postage, we are obliged to an-
nounce to our patrons that hereafter, until this law is repealed, the
charge for mailing will be as follows:

SEEDS by the paper or ounce, free; by the pound, 10 cents; by
the quart, 30 cents; miscellaneous sorts on page 30, 16 cents

per pound, 30 cents per quart. .

BOOKS, 10 cents per $1.00 on their value.

PLANTS, 3 cents per plant.

BULBS, 15 cents per dozen.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS, 75 cents per 100.

Articles on page 168, double the advertised postage charges.

BY EXPRESS. Having made special arrangements with the
companies leaving this city, we are prepared to offer the follow-
ing advantages on packages of five pounds or under, when prepaid:
Over the route of one company, 25 cents; of two companies, 50
cents; of three companies, 75 cents, etc. Customers will be par-
ticular to name their nearest Express office. ;

REMITTANCES must be made to cover the above charges. If
omitted, an amount equivalent to the postage will be deducted
from the quantity ordered.

Eyen with the above additional charges over those published in
January, the prices will be found lower in comparison to the
cheap, unreliable, commission seeds, which are dear at any price,
and the advantages of sending to headquarters, must be apparent
to every one who has occasion to use seeds, even a few papers.

A strong effort will be made to have this law repealed by Con-
gress, and we ask the co-operation of all our customers by
using their influence, personally or by letter, to their Congressmen
to that effect. ,

HENRY A DREER.
PHILADELPHIA, March 9th, 1875.

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Wel Guth ABLE GARDEN.

/ REPARATION 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 Vegetable Garden should be well under-drained,
thoroughly trenched or subsoiled, and enriched by a judicious ap-
plication of fertilizing material. It is still the current opinion, based
n experience, that for all purposes well-composted barn-yard manure,
vhen available, is the best material. We do not deny, however, that
everal of the concentrated manures, now manufactured, are useful and
onvenient, especially for a succession of crops.

The exposure of a garden has much to do with the early maturity of
he crops; an exposure to the morning sun is desirable. The soil must
e in a friable state to secure the prompt vegetation of the seeds, and

e destruction, or rather prevention, of weeds, is one of the most desira-
le results of frequent stirring of the surface. Soils are susceptible of
teration and improvement in texture; heavy clays can be rendered
enand porous, and light sandy soils may be consolidated and rendered
ore retentive of moisture. For all such details we must refer the
mateur to more extensive treatises on these subjects, to be found in
r “ Farmer’s and Gardener’s Library,” page 95.

GARDEN REQUISITES.—There are several aids to the economical
anagement of the garden, which are almost indispensable; one of
nese is the HOT-BED frame for the forwarding of plants for early plant-
g. A frame, such as is shown in the cut, may be made of various

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es, according to the size of garden, from four sashes upwards. The
gth of sash is generally seven feet by three and a half wide, the size
glass six by eight inches, making the entire frame of four sashes
rteen by seven feet. The frame should have a southern or south-
tern exposure, should be made up with fresh horse manure and a
leaves mixed with it: this must be laid in a heap preparatory to
ng used, and when in a proper state of fermentation, prepared for
ception of the frame. A few inches of rich loamy soil must be
ad over the manure, then cover the frame with the sashes and after
ding a few days to allow the rank heat and steam to pass off, the
can be sown. Where the ground is well drained, a better plan is
ig out a space the size of the frame, from one to two feet deep, ac-
ing to the season and the heat required, in which the manure is
ed, care being taken to pack it firmly and evenly.
e Cold frame for wintering Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce Plants,
should be constructed of inch boards one foot high at the back by
e inches high in front and six feet wide; five short posts to the length
of sixteen feet boards will answer to keep in position. The shutters

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should be six feet four inches long by three feet wide, made of three-
quarter inch boards. The soil should be enriched by old manure unless
in good order ; the object being to preserve aud not to grow during the
winter. Give pleuty of air by raising the shutters, but on no considera-
tion open the frame or expose the plants to the sun when the ground or
plants are frozen.

Very many who read this article on hot-beds and cold frames have
never seen either, and are perhaps never likely to have one; to such
there is an excellent substitute on hand in most dwellings, in the
kitchen or basement windows, facing South or East, inside of which
is a temperature usually not far from that required for the vegetation
of seeds, and where seeds of early vegetables, or tender plants for the
flower border, may be raised nearly as well and with far less attention
than in a hot-bed.

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 im-
portant. —

ROTATION OF CrROPS.—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 ; a to 7, small compartments round the border for nursing
plants, sweet herbs, and setting out permanent beds of Asparagus,
Artichoke, Rhubarb, ete. 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, &c., and setting out
Tomatoes, Egg-plants, ete. 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.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. i

REMARKS ON THE FAILURE OF SEEDS.

ROM 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 briet
directions, founded on practical experience in the vicinity of Philadel-
phia, where gardening operations are generally commenced early in
Mareh. These directions may, however, be applied to all other parts
of the United States, by a minute observance of the difference in tem-
perature.

Thus, to the North, the directions for March will apply to April; and
at the South, to January, February or whatever season gardening opera-
tions 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 ad-
vanced stage of growth will stand a hard winter, are often cut off by a
very slight frost while young, especially if exposed to the sun aftera
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 variableness
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 is applied in time to annoy the insects.

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

4. That the failures often occur through Seeds being deposited too
deeply in the ground, or left too near the surface. Sometimes, for want
of suificiency 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 ‘American Gardener’s Assistant,” or “‘ Burr’s Gar-
den Vegetables.” %

Extract.—Some Gardeners raise Egg-Plants, &e., in the same hot-bed
frame with Cabbage, aud 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—/cat being the principal food of tender plants,
and air that of the more hardy species.

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USEFUL TABLES.

The following tables may be useful to the Farmer and Gardener in
showing the number of plants or trees that may be raised on an acre of
ground ; also, the quantity of seed required for an acre, with the number
of plants that can be grown from an ounce of seed, should the weather
be favorable and the seed be preserved from the destruction of insects.
We would however recommend a, slight increase on the quantities to allow
Jor these contingencies.

DISTANCE APART. NO. OF PLANTS. | DISTANCE APART. NO. OF PLANTS.
Tote by Tatts oe 22.5 ora 4 DOD, Gott by Gene’. See eT E
ee Gon Mi aia ale aad Mi ink 19-360 |S Qo Ue ae ee eines 680
tS ies aaa eR eae Sa OT-I80, 17 9: ma ROR, See ee 537
DRI SER “tC Seren cies eked aol AG:8901 10: 40). ©. Sees 435
DY ae Dice Wee. peter end GONG | SIs mance 1 Oh amcor ae sere fe 302
a Fi eter ane. Mme <a oh” 14 500i bau eal ces) ana epee Fea: 193
ON EY EC i ne CORRE RTs aha T60nel ug ADS ed Seen aye hee ee 134
Sriaakt: Bint pele! . ae, Sacecnte CAO On aoOth ister dah oka eee 103
Ayah ordain lI, ee) ee tonne teowers Serteaene hws 70
Baar Reis pat Deca Al T2742 13088 3 Bg Ee eR: Ae 48

QUANTITY OF SEED USUALLY SOWN TO THE ACRE.

Beans, Dwarf, In drilis.... 1 bu.| Melon, Water, in hills.... 14 bs.
SAP oles in hills.... 44 “ | Onion (for bulbs), indrills.... 6 “
Corn, 2 ---- 6 qts. ‘© (for sets), ‘ wees oOlge 6
Peas, in drills.... 114 bu. ** Sets (small), HY sce LOEsbU:
Potatoes (cut tubers), “* ---- 10 “ | Parsnip, es .-.- 4 Ibs.
Beets, ‘42.4 Ths. | Radish, Cat 9
Carrot, i 2 Sp mach. “ es pol apes
Cabbage, in hills.... Y% “ | Salsify, ss Sonos, eee
Cucumber, = Job ce squashes ine hills: 3. W2*2 ©
Melon, Musk, ss ooaenled 4 ede hori: in drills.... 144%

GRASS SEEDS TO THE ACRE.

White Clover............-«.------ 10 Ibs.; Blue and Green Grass...-...-...--- 3 bu.
Red pena: Rabe Aries ee eRe cures eth 15> Ss lekye: £6 vero se eee 28
TGUCETN Gi ee ie eee Dees EOFCh Ard ite Eee BA PRE gee:
Alsike Se eae oN nore ee a 15 “ | Red Top SR anaes Dee
JEMINGIUIRA | oe SSeecsucssnocéesons 12 “ | Mixed Lawn eres neds Soe 3 ©

NUMBER OF PLANTS PRODUCED FROM ONE OUNCE OF SEED, AS FOLLOWS:

PLANTS. PLANTS.
Asparagus.......------...--.-.about 500 | Kale..........................about 2,000
HIRE GEN thos 56 se cnosos cs asdcnes- or SP PHUUIN I Red en erigncocoscgocsasossdoos SS OnD)
Cabbeeese-e eee eee tree, 000; | hettuee:teoncisce lacrosse mee mete OUD
Ganliflowersees -2ss5s25- es coor 2000) PRepper--a-e ee ecle eee eee O00
Celery... ....-:-.-2--0-2--2-.-.2 “- 3,000} Tomato... --. 22... 22-85 2. 2 «3,000
Hep ePlaniee eer elec eer SIME) || SE o caso cecocss2Ss5c5e520°- “© 1,000

Mndives wie foe. Se 31000 | (nye: cee ere ere OUD.

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SELECT... List

OF

VEGETABLE SEEDS,

Embracing all the leading varieties suited to the wants of the Market Cardener as
well as the , amily Garden.

The facilities offered for sending seeds by mail enable all who desire
fresh and genuine seeds to send direct to the grower. For prices by the
pound and bushel, see Market Gardener and F'armer’s price list, page 37.

ARTICHOKE.
Artichaut, FR. Alcachofa, SPAN. Artischoken, GER.
LARGE GREEN GLOBE, per oz. 50 cts.

Plant the seeds early in April, in rich soil, 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, FR. Esparragos, SPAN. Spargel, GER.
LARGE GREEN, per 0z. 10 cts. _CONOVER’S COLOSSAL, per oz. 15 cts.
For Roots of the above, see page 36.

Sow in March 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. Set out the plants from three to four feet apart each way
and six inches deep. On the approach of winter clear off the bed, and
cover with a dressing of manure, or compost; fork up the beds early in
the spring, and apply a dressing of salt annually to the bed, after the
season of cutting—which is not only beneficial to the plants, but will
keep the bed clear of weeds.

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GEANS—English Dwarfs.
Feve de Marais, Fr. Haba, SPAN. . Puffbohnen, GER.
EARLY MAZAGAN, per qt. 40 cts. BROAD WINDSOR, per qt. 40 ets.

These varieties are grown extensively in Europe, but little esteemed
in this country.

To suceeed well, these must be planted early, as the summer heat
causes the blossoms to drop off prematurely. Being quite hardy, plant
as soon as the frost is out of the ground, in strong, loamy soil, in drills
two feet apart. Pinch off the tops as soon as the lower pods begin to fill.

On Beans, 15 cts. per qt. additional for postage.

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BEANS—Dwarf, or Snap-Short.
Haricot, Fr. Frijolenano, SPAN. Buschbohnen, GER.

Per qt. Per qt.
BAL Yo MOH AW:Kaoseceste eee .30| GERMAN WAX (Black seed)..... .40
EARLY YELLOWSIX WEEKS.... .30| WHITE Wax (White seed)...... .40
EARLY CHINA RED EYE........ .30.| WHITE. MARROWFAT..........00 30
RED SPECKLED VALENTINE.... .35| WHITE KIDNEV...........<........: .30
REFUGEE OR BROWN VALEN- RED FRENCH OR MARROW...... .30
WB OND eases Bas ee scH bance weesio ce .30| TURTLE SOUP, BLACK............ «25
NEWINGTON WONDEEB........... OU los

All the varieties of this class are tender, and will not bear the cold.
The first three on the list are considered the hardiest, and are generall y
the first planted. The Valentine and German Wax are, however, the
favorite varieties in this market, the pods being round and stringless.
The Wax Beans are a valuable variety, the pods are a waxy yellow,
transparent, tender and stringless. Plant about the middle of April,
and at intervals throughout the season for a succession, finishing about
the 15th of August. The best mode of culture is in rows two feet apart,
and the beans two or three inches in the rows. Keep well hoed, and
draw the earth up to their stems.

BEANS—Poie or Running.
Haricotsé rames, FR. Frijol vastago, SPAN. Stangenbohnen, GER.

Per qt. Per qt.
GARG ALMA Gee anes eee ee 250} | SET OR ET GUISDU WA Di. 2 2ees een gece 40
CAROLINA OR SEWEE....:.........50 | CRANBERRY, WHITE............. 40
GERMAN WAX (Black seed)... °.50 | SCARLET RUNNER..............202. 50
GIANT Wax (Red seed).............60 | WHITE DuTCH RUNNER......... 00

Plant about the middle of May. The Lima Beans are very suscepti-
ble of cold and wet, and apt 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 half an inch deep around each pole, placing the eyes downwards,
and thin out to three plants to a pole, if the soil be rich; pinch off the
ends when the plants overrun the top of the poles, to effeet more perfect
growth below. A shovelful of rich, light, and well-rotted compost to
each hill, well incorporated, will be beneficial. They transplant easily
if grown in frames. The German Wax and Giant Wax are superior
varieties as snap-shorts, the pods being very tender and stringless. The
latter, of our introduction, forms pods from six to nine inches long, thick
and fleshy, of a pale yellow color and waxy appearance. « _

Fearing Burr, Esq., author of the ‘‘ Vegetables of America,” states :
“T have given the Giant Wax Bean a fair trial, and am happy to
say that it has proved everything you claimed it to be; when the plants
were in full perfection, the poles displayed a mass of fine, large, waxen-
white pods from the top to the bottom.” The editor of the American
Agriculturist describes it thus: ‘“ The pods are from six to nine inches
long, thick and fleshy, of a pale yellow color, and waxy appearance ;
the seeds are red. The peculiarity about this variety is, that its pods,
even when full grown, are perfectly tender, and may be used as snap-
beans. We have tried them both separately and in succotash, and con-
sider them really delicious. The variety is a pole 01 running bean. We
welcome it as a valuable addition to our list of varieties.”

For Dreer’s Improved Lima Bean, see page 31.

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BEET.
Betierave, FR. Bettaraga, SPAN. Rothe oder Runkel riibe, GER.
10 cts. per oz., except where noted.

EGYPTIAN BLOOD TURNIP...... .20 | BASTIAN’S HALF LONG BLooD,
BASTIAN’S Ex. EARLY RED..... -20 per oz. 20 cts.

EXTRA-EARLY BASSANO. Swiss CHARD.

SIMON’S Ex. EARLY RED. SILESIAN, OR SUGAR.

EARLY BLOOD RED. LONG RED MANGEL-WURZEL.
LonG BLooD-RED. YEL. GLOBE MANGEL-WURZEL.

Sow in well-enriched ground, in drills, from April to June; thin out
the plants to stand six or eight inches apart. The turnip varieties can
be sown as late as the middle of July, for a winter crop; these are pre-
ferred by many to the late varieties that sometimes become woody. The
first seven are esteemed the best for table use. The Egyptian is in form
like a flat turnip, and very early. The Bastian’s Extra Early is the per-
fection of a beet, of quick growth, turnip form, bright color, and profit-
able for the Market Gardener, one of the best for family use. Bastian’s
Half Long is a valuable variety te follow the preceding.

The leaves of the Swiss Chard are used as Spinach and the mid-rib
of leaf dressed as Asparagus. The last three named varieties are used
principally for feeding stock, and where extensively grown, the rows
should be wide enough apart to cultivate with a horse hoe.

BORECOLE.
Cheu vert, FR. Breton, SPAN. Bliiter Kohl, GER.
Per oz. Per oz
DWARF GERMAN KALE......... LOS SCOTCH - KALE steer teecee ee -10
TALL GERMAN KALE.............25| RED, OR PURPLE KALE......... -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.
Chou Brocoli, Fr. Broculi, Span. Spargel Kohl, Grr.
EARLY PURPLE CAPE...per 02. .60 | EARLY WHITE CAPLE.....per oz. .75

Produce heads in autumn like Cauliflower. The Cape varieties are
best adapted to our climate. Sow about the middle of May, transplant
and manage as winter Cabbage, in well-enriched soil. Fer an early
crop the seed should be sown in a hot-bed and managed as early Cauli-
flower. It succeeds best in a moist soil and climate, and in the South it
can be had in perfection from Nevember te March.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS.—25 cts. per oz.
Chou de Bruxelles, FR. Breton de Bruselas, Span. Rosenkohl, Grr.

Produces from the stem smaJ] heads, resembling Cabbage in minia-
ture. The sprouts are used as greens, and become very tender when
touched by the frost. Sow in May, and manage as winter Cabbage.

For Beets by the pound, see page 37.

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4, LonG ORANGE CARROT.

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CABBAGE.
Chou Pomme, FR. Repollo, SPAN. Kopf-Kohl, GER.

Per 0z. Per oz.
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EARLY WINNIGSTADT.........+¢ .30 | EARLY DWARF ULM SAVOY.. .30
IARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD.. .50 | GREEN CURLED SAVOY........6. .20
iARLY FLAT BRUNSWICKE...... .30 | LARGE DRUMHEAD SAVOY..... 22,0)

The first column contains the early sorts, which may be raised as
foilows : Sow the seed in well-prepared ground, about the 15th of Sep-
tember. 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. Large plants are liable to run to
seed, should the winter be mild. Make rather two sowings and select
small but stocky plants. 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 two feet apart.

The autumn and winter sorts, sowin 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. Cabbage suc-
ceeds best in a fresh, rich soil, well manured and deeply dug or plowed.
The late 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 wood-
ashes, air-slack lime, plaster, or tobacco, which should be performed
early in the morning.

The Oxheart and Jersey Wakefield varieties are grown largely for the
Philadelphia markets, having nearly superseded the York and Sugar
Loaf, the former being quite as early and producing much larger heads,
the latter coming in at once after the Oxheart has been cut. The Phila-
delphia Flat Dutch and Drumhead are the favorite late varieties. We
flatter ourselves on having a pure and superior stock of these sorts.

CAULIFLOWER.
Chou Fleur, Fr. Coliflor, SPAN. Blumen Kohl, GER.
Per oz. Per 02.
BBENGGNDON.::..0. scteccescs. $ .75| LARGE WALCHEREN............ $ .75
TAGE GARY PARIS.....7c0.505 1.00 | LARGE LE NORMAND........... 2.00

EARLIEST DWARF ERFURT... 2.00 | LE NORMAND SHORT-STEM... 2.00

Sow for early about the middle of September, in a bed of clean rich
earth. Transplant in frames and cover with sashes and shutters during
severe weather, giving them light and air every mild day.

Transplant in the spring as soon as the frost leaves the ground into a
bed of the richest earth, two and a half feet apart. Keep them well
hoed and bring the earth gradually up to their stems. The Cauliflower
succeeds best when planted in frames at the close of winter, and brought
to maturity before the summer heat sets in. The late variety matures
in the autumn, and is sown and managed similarly to Cape Broccoli.

The Early Dwarf Erfurt and Short-stem Le Normands are grown
largely for this market.

For prices of Cabbage by the pound, see page 37.

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CARDOON.
Cardon, Fr. Cardo, SPAN. Kardonen, GER.
LARGE SOLID STALKED, per oz. 50 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 when one year old
transplant in trenches of well-manured ground, plant two feet apart ; the
roots remain from year to year; blanch by earthing up in the fall.

CARROT.
Carotte, FR. Zanahoria, SPAN. Méohren, GER.
Per 0z Per oz.
SCARLET SHORT-HORN..... Bee) TONG, OR ANGE so... Moeeiiee ssa cwe: 15
EARLY SCARLET HORN.......... .15 | ALTRINGHAM OR FIELD......... 10
HALF-LONG SCARLET®........... 15 | LARGE WHITE BELGIAN........ Ail(0)

The first three are the best early varieties for table use. For an early
crop sow when the ground is in working order, for a late crop sow in
June and July ; when sown late they excel the late varieties for table
use. The first on the list is the early forcing variety prized for its
superior flavor. The last three are suitable for a main crop. Sow in May
and June in well-dug, rich loamy soil, in drills about twelve inches
apart, thin out to stand four inches in the rows. The Long Orange is
preferred by dairymen. The most suitable ground for Carrots is that
which has been well manured for previous crops.

CELERY.
Celerit, FR. Apio, SPAN. WSellerie, GER.
Per oz. Per oz.
DREER’S WHITE SOLID.......... .40.| COLE’S CRYSTAL WHITE........ .30
COLE’S DEFIANCE RED.......... .30 | DWARF WHITE SOLID (eatra).. .30
SEYMOUR’S WHITE SOLID...... .30 | CELERIAC, OR TURNIP-ROOTED .30

Sow the last of March or early in April, in rich mellow ground, in
shallow drills, and in a situation where the plants can be protected from
the parching heat of asummer sun; in dry weather water freely. By
roiling or pressing in the seed the result has been more satisfactory
than when covered. When the plants are five or six inches high, trans-
plant a portion in trenches or on the level; the dwarf varieties three
feet, the tall sorts four feet between the rows, and repeat at intervals of
two or three weeks for a 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
drilis. The root of it swells like a turnip, and may be preserved in sand
through the winter; this is cooked and dressed similar to Beets. To
store for winter use, on well-drained ground dig trenches one foot wide
and deep enough to cover the tops of the plants. Pack the stalks in
this horizontally, cover with boards to shed the water and in severe
weather protect with straw or leaves. On wet soils place the stalks four
layers deep on either side of a ridge, cover with four inches of soil and
protect as described above. When wanted for use open at one end.

For Celery and Cabbage Plants, see page 36.

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. EARLY RtssIan CUCUMBER.

. EARLY WHITE-SPINED CUCUMBER. ~

. DREER’s WHITE Sonip CELERY.

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| 4. Larce Lonpon LeEexr.

5. GREEN CURLED Savoy CARBAGE

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CHERVIL.—Per oz. 20 cts.
Cerfeuil, Fr. Perifolio, SPAN. Garten Kérbel, GER.

Used as a small salad, and for seasoning like Parsley. Sow in drills
one foot apart, in the spring and at intervals.

CHICORY—Large-rooted.—Per oz. 10 cts.

Sow in April. Cultivate like Carrots. Cut up and dry the roots, roast
and grind like coffee. Used to mix with or as a substitute for coffee.

CORN SALAD.—Per oz. 10 cts.
Mache, FR. Canonigos, SPAN. -Ackersalat, GER.

Used as a small salad throughout the winter and spring. Sow on the
opening of spring, in drills one foot apart; it will mature in six to eight
weeks. For winter and early spring use sow in drills in August and
September. Cover with straw on the approach of winter.

CORN—Garden Varieties.
Fifteen cts. additional per qt., when ordered to be sent by mail.
Mais, FR. Maiz,SPpan. Welschkorn, GER.

Per qt. Per qt.
ADAM’S EXTRA EFARLY.........00 .25 | EXTRA EARLY SUGAR........0000 25
TUSCAROBA’ FAR IDY cers decsctes cove 30 | DARGE SWEET ...ccdceces ccoces wceeee -30
CROSBY’S EARLY SUGAR........ .30 | EVERGREEN SWEET............00- 25

Plant about first week in May and at intervals. The above varieties
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 corn that appears in
the market, but cannot compare with the Sugar, or the Evergreen,
which are the best for table use. The Crosby’s Early is the earliest of
the sugar varieties; ears of good size, productive and very sweet.

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

CRESS.
Cresson, FR. Mastuerzo, SPAN. Garten Kresse, GER.
CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS, per oz. .10 TRUE WATER, per oz. .50

Extensively used asa small salad. Sow at intervals throughout the
season for a succession, as it soon runs to seed. The Cresses are health-
ful and excellent salad plants. The Water Cress requires a stream of
running water, in which it will grow without care, except keeping at
first weeds from interfering with it. It is easily introduced by planting
along the margins of ditches or streams, and increases rapidly by the
spreading of the roots or from the seed ; is of an agreeable pungent taste.

CUCUMBER.
Concombre, FR. Cohombro, SPAN. Gurke, GER.
Per oz. Per oz.
BANS WESSON oct Neots se ccccour. 6 15 | LONG GREEN TURKEY.....:.. PAD)
DAity a SEE AINDF rc caeuato esos ows sce +s ald) | GHERKIN, OR BURR...1..05.040050 30
EARLY WHITE-SPINED.......... .15 |

The first three are the earliest and most esteemed table varieties.
The White-Spined retains its color longer than any other variety, and is
largely grown for our markets. The Long Green and Gherkin are used for

For Prices by the Quantity, see page 38.

18 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

pickling. For early use, plant first week in May, on hills about four
feet apart; the hills should be previously prepared with a shoveiful of
well-rotted manure; thin out to four plants after all danger from insects
isover. For pickles, plant from June until the middle of July.

ENGLISH PRIZE CUCUMBERS.

In packages; 25 cts. each.

CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. EDWABRD’S ECLIPSE.
SIR COLIN CAMPBELL. COOLING’S PROLIFIC.
GENERAL CANROBERT. PIERSON’S LONG GUN.
SION HOUSE, IMPROVED. GIANT OF ARNSTADT.
ROMAN EMPEROR. | MANCHESTER PRIZE.
GLORY OF ERFURT (White). | CARTER’s PROLIFIC.

These are the favorite varieties for forcing, frequently attaining a
length of thirty inches. These sorts can be grown in hoit-beds or hot-
houses where the temperature does not fall below 65° at night. Plant
in the centre of a sash.

EGG-PLANT.
Aubergine, FR. Berengena, SPAN. Hierpflanze, GER.
Per oz. Per paper.
HARLY OVAL "PURPEE....-c-.. 2002 40 | SCARLET (Ornamental)........... 10
NEW YORK IMPROVED.............60 | LONG WHITE (Ornamental).... .10

The first two are the kinds usually cultivated for table use. The New
York Improved Large Purple being free of thorns, productive, and
growing very large is the most desirable for a general crop—the others
are ornamental varieties.

Sow in hot-beds early in March. When three inches high transplant
into small pots, which plunge into the same bed, so that the plants may
become stocky, and are readily planted out from the pots when the sea-
son becomes sufficiently warm, say June; transplant into thoroughly
worked and well-enriched soil about three feet apart each way.

Draw the earth up to their stems when about a foot 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 recover.
Repeated sowings are sometimes necessary. Care should be observed in
cutting the fruit so as not to disturb the roots of the plant.

- ENDIVE.
Chicoree, FR. Endivia, Span. Endivien, GER.
Per oz. | ; Per oz
GREEN CUREED:{ oe 25 | GREEN CURLED MOSS............ 40
EARLY WHITE CURLED......... .40 | BRoAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN.... .30

The Green Curled is considered the hardiest. Sow in July, in shal-
low drills. When two or three inches high, transplant into good ground,
or thin out at a distance of a foot apart. Blanch by tying up, which
must be done when quite dry, or they will rot. At the approach of
winter, the growing crop may be taken up carefully, with a ball of earth
to each plant, and planted close together in a frame or dry cellar, when
it can be used during the winter prepared and dressed like a salad.

The Early White, self-blanching, is by far the finest curled variety,
grows to a large size, and very tender.

For Grass Seeds, see page 30.

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KOHL-RABI, or Turnip-rooted Cabbage.
Chou Rave, FR. Cal de nabo, Span. Kohl Rabi, GER.

Per oz. Per oz.
TARLY WHITE VIENNA......... PSO ACR GER. LACIE a leUi Bie ceenicrenenenens .20
ARs RIVE AVELEININA...ce.-c0c0 630) OARGE LATE WHITES. c...00000- .20

This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, especially on the continent,
where it is extensively grown for feeding cattle, and is thought to keep
petter than Turnips ; when fed to cows it imparts no unpleasant taste to
the milk. It is steadily gaining favor in this country. Sow in April,
and thin out or transplant in rows, twelve inches apart. For late use,
sow in June and July.

KALE—See Borecole.

SEA KALE, per oz. 30 cts. re
Chou Marin, FR. Col. Marina, Span. Sce Kohl, GER.

Is much esteemed in England, in some parts of which it grows spon-
taneously. The seed may be sown in October, or as early in the spring
as the ground ean be worked. Plant in hills about two feet apart.

For further directions see “American Gardener’s Assistant.”

LETTUCE.
Laitue, Fr. Lechuga, SPAN. Garten Salat, GER.

Per 02. Per 02.
Seas CUREBD:....4 BS cvcsses 25 | WHITE OR ICE COSS.......:..000: 30
EARLY BOSTON CURLED......... 330 | PARIS GREEN COSS..........s0000s 30
EARLY STONEHEAD.......0...000. -SOUEBROWAN GD UDCHieeics coctessscrsiecne 30
FY ARERVaEE NGS VAT coats cs ones JOC RL ED: END PAw EER AWD es .2:) 2c. 40
EARLY WHITE CABBAGE....... SOMBER DIR PIEGINVAINEaitcseccearseaccoes cocsen 40
BARU SENMEBSON: Cosi vccgeic. eo ce ese .30| HARDY HAMMERSMITH......... 5
DuTcH BUTTER (Spotted)....... AQ) SELANSON} son ve:saia reece per paper .20
RO WAT GMBITAG Blane. oes ces Succes AAS

The Early Curled and Boston Curled are used as a cut salad, for
which purpose they are sown thickly in frames, early in the spring, and
somewhat later in the open borders. Early Stonehead, Dutch Butter
(spotted), Early Tennisball and Early Simpson are the earliest heading
varieties, producing fine salad-heads and the best for forcing and early
planting. The Early Cabbage or Imperial Butter is a fine early head-
ing variety, and also suitable for fall sowing in connection with Brown
Dutch and ‘Hammersmith, all of which will stand cut over winter with
protection. The Royal Cabbage, Curled India, Perpignan, and Dutch
Butter (spotted) produce fine solid heads and stand the summer heat
well. The Hanson produces remarkably large heads, deliciously sweet,
tender and crisp. The Coss varieties form long upright heads of nar-
row leaves, which are crisp and refreshing. 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 February or March, and afterwards transplant. For successive
crops, sowings may be made in the open ground as early as spring opens
gun July; at the latter season sow _and transplant in a coo! moist
place.

For Hanson Lettuce, see page 33.

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1. Kont-Rasi, Earty VIENNA. 4. Nertep Citron MUSK-MELON.

2. EARLY CABBAGE LETTUCE. 5. WHITE JAPAN MUSK-MELON.

3. Boston CURLED LETTUCE. 6. MouNTAIN SWEET WATER-MELON.

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LEEK.
Poireau, FR. Puerro, SPAN. Lauch, GER.
Per oz. Per oz.
LARGE LONDON..................... .29 | LARGE MUSSELBURG, very fine .40
TRAGY NOUEIN. coc. Scie ceece ee dooce 30

The Leek is very hardy ; the whole plant is eaten, employed in soups,
boiled with meat, ete., reputed more delicate than the Onion. Sow early
in April. When the plants are four or five inches high, transplant in
a deep rich soil in rows wide enough apart to work with a hoe.

MARTYNIA PROBOSCIDEA.
Per oz. 40 cts.

The seed pods are used to a considerable extent for pickling, when
gathered green and tender. Sow in the open ground in May, thin out
two feet apart.

MELON-MUSK.
Melon Muscade, FR. Melon Muscatel, SPAN. Melone, GER.
Per oz. Per oz.
JINN We TID: foccee tees ceed .10 | LARGE NETTED NUTMEG....... .20
INE, CEERON eer otes st coeee se AOMAVVGAUR DZS, INI OIArReee conse carsaaeaeene .20
NETTED' PINE APPLE Mis. .se0s. 0) NOEL TET. JOAMPARN ais oe occas dnresless pee .20
TORK Ses CAPs occ eee eee tomes EDO WEOUA RIA BIA. Pater SBME ie oo tua ene .30

All the above varieties can be recommended. The Jenny Lind is the
earliest variety, small, round size, and of excellent flavor; the Casaba
is a late variety of large oval size and superior quality. The Turks’ Cap
and Ward’s Nectar are green-fleshed sorts of recent introduction, ex-
quisite flavor. The White Japan, an early medium size, roundish
variety ; skin and flesh creamy-white ; centre orange, fine flavor. Plant
early in May, in hills of rich light soil, six feet apart each way; allow
three plants to each hill after all danger from bugs is over. When about
a foot long, pinch off the tips, to make them branch. When the ground
is heavy, dig holes three or four feet in diameter and eighteen inches
deep, fill these with a compost of well-rotted manure mixed with rich
light soil and sand; raise the hills above the level. Observe not to
plant pumpkins or squashes near them, as they will hybridize. The
Netted Citron, Pine Apple and Nutmeg are old varieties of fine flavor,
and the leading market sorts.

WATER-MELON.
Melon d’Eau, FR. Sandia, SPAN. Wasser Melone, GER.
Per oz. ; Per oz.
MOUNTAIN SWEET.............0505 10} BLACK ITALIAN (new).....:..... ALPAY)
MOUNTAIN SPROUT ...... .....0000 Sy ECE AC REAM UIUC: deccsecssessssees .20
Bh Oe Ueto dooce Pde pondn es sPO)| ORANGE caccsocsescnsdvoonsessesaceves .20
CITRON (for preserving).......... fy RYE Reeth caw citacistgs Sueiou ie svowe s 20

The Mountain Sweet, Gypsy, and Black Italian are cultivated exten-
sively for the Philadelphia market; when well-grown, they cannot be
surpassed for size orqjuality. The Ice Cream is early, of large size,
crisp scarlet flesh, thin rind, and white seed. The Orange is of small
size; the flesh separates from the rind like an orange, and is an excel-
lent variety for iate use. The Water-melon thrives best in a sandy soil,
and should be planted in hills eight feet apart each way. Prepare the
hills and treat the same as described for Musk-melons.

For Prices by the Pound, gee page 38.

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MUSHROOM SPAWN.

Sold in the form of Bricks, at 30 ets. By mail, 40 ets.
Champignon, FR. Seta, SPAN. Champignon brut, GER.

Culture.—Mushroom 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 it 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 al! 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.

MUSTARD.—Perx oz., 10 cts.; per Ib., 50 cts.
Moutarde, Fr. Mostazo, SPAN. Senf, GER.
WHITE OR YELLOW ( English.) | BROWN OR BLACK.

Sown like Cress and used asasmall salad. The White Mustard is
also used for medicinal purposes.

NASTURTIUM, OR INDIAN CRESS.—Per oz.. 20 cts.
Capucine grande, FR, Capuchina, SPAN. Kapuziner, GER.

The seed-pods and foot-stalks are gathered green and pickled in vine-
gar; resembling capers. The flowers are used for garnishing, and leaves
for mixing with salads. Sow in drills, when all danger of frost is over,
in light rich soi], and train on brush or trellises.

OKRA, OR GOMBO.
Gombo FR. Quibombo, SPAN. Lssbarer Hibiscus, GER.
IMPROVED DWARF, LONG-PODDED, per oz. 10 cts.

The young green-capsules of this plant are used in soups, stews, etc.,
to which they impart a rich flavor and are considered nutritious. Plant
the seeds about the middle of May, in hills or drills; thin to three plants
to the hill. Plant the seed thickly, as it is liable to rot in the ground;
rich ground is necessary. The very young pods can be gathered and
dried for winter use; the ripe seeds are used as a substitute for coffee.

ONION.
Ognon, FR. Cebolla, SPAN. Zwiebel, GER.
Per oz. Per oz.
WHITE OR SILVER-SKIN......... 40 | YELLOW DANVERS...... A eee .40
YELLOW STRASBURG...........-- .40 | RED WETHERSFIELD...........0. .40

The Silver-Skin and Yellow Strasburg seed are of Philadelphia growth,
as northern grown and imported seed will not produce sets. For sets, sow
the seed as early as possible in the spring, very thickly, in beds or in
drills with a seed drill. As soon as the tops die off in the summer,
remove them toa dry, airy place; and early in the following spring
replant in rows about four 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 season. They may be reared to full size during the

For Onion Sets and other Roots, see page 36.

24 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

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 hoed: for this purpose the Red Wethersfield and Yellow Danvers
are usually preferred.

The Onions delight in a strong, rich, deep soil; the ground should be
heavily manured with well-rotted manure.

PARSLEY.
Persil, FR. Perejil, SPAN. Petersilie, GER.
Per oz. Per oz.
DOUBLEVC URLED scc.co ceasececesee SOU SE DXeR RANG URIs) = ceeceececonere Ae
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED...... .20

Sow early in April, in rows one foot apart, thin out to stand six inches
apart. Soak the seed first in warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and
sow when the seed swells or bursts. For winter use, protect in a frame
or light cellar.

PARSNIP.

Panais, FR. Chariberia, Span. Pastinake, GER.
LARGE SUGAR OR HOLLOW-CROWNED, per oz. 10 ets.

This is decidedly the best variety. Sow as early in the spring as the
weather will admit, in rich ground, well dug. Cultivate similar to Car-
rots. The roots improve by leaving in the ground over winter, securing
enough in pits or the cellar for immediate use. Valuable for feeding
stock as well as table use.

PEAS.

In ten cent packets, or by the quart at prices annexed.
Fifteen cts. additional per qt., when ordered to be sent by mail.

Pois, FR. Guisante, SPAN. Erbsen, GER.
Early Varieties.

DREER’S EXTRA EARLY, the earliest, most prolific
and even cropper. The crop can be gathered in two

Height. Per qt.

pickings. The market gardener’s favorite...............0.++ Dette <oscce AO
CARTER’S FIRST CROP, the earliest English variety......... 23 “ ...... 40
*LAXTON’S ALPHA, the earliest blue-wrinkled pro- 5

litie variety, OF exquisite Havin. .1s.ssueacee sat n= senses one noaa 50
TOM THUMB. very Gwartin 05 c2.c-sse-csacsseosmccsccecnenseen) LO Ua pecarse 40
DANIEL O’ROURKE, a prolific variety, ten days later

than Dreer’s Extra Early, sold under the name of

Phila. Extra Early and several other Synonyms.......... a} Trae andess)
*McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM, a dwarf green-wrinkled —__ :

variety, very prolific. of superior flavor.........+:.se6++e00+- AOhine ee. -- 00
KENTISH INVICTA, the earliest blue pea, of fine flavor... 2 ft. ...... .50
*MCLEAN’S ADVANCER, prolific; well-filled long pods, a

Gelicious flavor... .ecccescceeeeeesen ceeees cesteeeeueeeteeseeeeeees By fee icone 40
LAXTON’S PROLIFIC LONG POD, a valuable variety pro- :

ducing long pods containing 10 to 12 peas each............ 4 oom 40
*EUGENIE, a fine productive variety of good flavor......... 2 +++ 40

Those marked thus * are Wrinkled Marrows, the finest flavored.

The Tom Thumb and Little Gem are the best early dwarf Peas; they
require a rich soil, and are well suited from their dwarf habit for smal]
gardens ; can be planted in rows one foot apart.

For Peas by the Bushel, see page 39.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 720

PEAS —Continuwed.

For General and Late Crops.
Height. Per qt.

*CHAMPION OF ENGLAND (one of the best)........... An Abaya OU
*VEITCH’S PERFECTION, a large delicious marrow pea, 3 “a... 00
*HAIR’S DWARF GREEN MARROW, fine flavored... 23 “ ...... AO
DWARF BLUE IMPERIAL, good prolific variety............. Zee idaoietel 30
*CARTER’S LEVIATHAN, of hardy constitution, free from

mildew, producing peas of ENOrmMmouS SIZE. ...........ceeeeee Gn Dineeeeee 50
LARGE WHITE MARROWEFAT, for market culture.......... Sy ae 20
BLACK-EYE MARROWFAT, s a Sek othe oe ie {iver ebettine 20
*FRENCH WRINKLED SUGAR, edible pods................000 OP tee eer Soe 60
TON MRAG IU GAs COUDICH DOS. .cetcenscosecsscesct oesanouseleosdecces Die ami eaeart OU
TALL SUGAR, 5 wets Bes SS aol hae i oe a eee ney ai .60

Those marked thus * are Wrinkled Marrows, the finest flavored.

Commence planting the early kinds as early in the spring as the
ground can be worked. 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 height. Dreer’s Extra Early is one of the best for early as
weil as late planting, and is extensively used by our market gardeners
for a late fall crop; for which purpose plant in July and August.

PEPPER.
Piment, FR. Pimiento, SPAN. Pfeffer, GER.
_ Per oz. Per oz.
LARGE SWEET BELL.............. AQ | CAYENNE, LONG RED............ 40
DW BE MOWNTAUNG -....c cece? O00.) CHERRY, RED%..5. ccc ctsavssestaovee mA)
TPONMPATOSSEEA PHD 6 ccc. cece verececess FOUL ONUAN Ey CEUMOL... a demer nef ccs 6 einaseee 00

The three first are used and esteemed most highly, when green, for
pickling. The Bell-Shaped and Sweet Mountain are quite mild, and
attain a large size. The last three are used for flavoring and seasoning.
Sow in hot-beds in March, or on a warm border early in May. Trans-
plant in good rich ground, from 18 to 24 inches apart.

PUMPKIN.
Potiron, FR. Calabaza, SPAN. Kiirbis, GER.
CASHAW (Crooked-necked) per oz. .10 | LARGE CHEESE....... per oz. .10
MEVEMIO Heirs tare cots ees v.s0e- DET OZ a HON PELUL DD. totesncrcceoeticcons: per lb. .50

_ Plant in May in hills, eight or ten feet apart each way. The Cashaw
is generally preferred for cooking, similar in many respects to the Yel-
low Crook-neck Winter Squash.

RHUBARB.—Per oz., 25 cts.
Rhubarbe, FR. Ruibarbo Bastardo, SPAN. Rhabarber, GER.
VICTORIA. | LINNAEUS.

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 situation. 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. As no dependence can be placed upon growing the varieties truly
from seed, it is recommended to those who desire a choice article to
procure the roots. See Esculent Plants, page 36.

For New Potatoes, see page 35.
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26 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

RADISH. |
10 cts. per 0z., except where noied.
Radis e Rave, FR. Rabano, SPAN. Rettig, GER.

EARLY SCARLET OLIVE-SHAPED..| YELLOW TURNIP SUMMER.
EARLY WHITE OLIVE-SHAPED. WHITE NAPLES SUMMER.

WHITE TURNIP. WHITE SPANISH WINTER.

RED TURNIP. Lone BLACK SPANISH WINTER.
FRENCH BREAKFAST. RounD BLACK SPANISH WINTER.
Lone SCARLET SHORT TOP. ROSE CHINA WINTER, 20 ets.
LONG SALMON SuHortT Top. WHITE CHINA WINTER, 20 cts.

The first column contains the varieties used for early sowings in gen-
tle hot-beds during the winter and early spring, or on sheltered borders
as soon as the ground can be worked. The ground should be well
manured, dug and raked; they flourish best in a Hght mellow soil, and
unless grown rapidly and well stimulated they become fibrous and
tough. The French Breakfast is oval scarlet, tipped with white. The
Yellow Turnip and White Naplesare excellent for summer and fall use,
standing the heat better than the other sorts. The last five on the list
are sown in August for winter crops; they can be stored in a cellar or
pit. The China varieties are milder than the Spanish sorts. °

SALSIFY, OYSTER PLANT.—Per oz. 20 cts.
Salsifis, FR. Ostra Vegetal, SPAN. Haferwurzel, GER.

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 can remain in the
ground all winter for early spring use. The Salsify succeeds best in
light, well-enriched, mellow soi] dug two spades deep. Sow early in
spring in drills fifteen inches apart; thin out to four inches apart.

SCORZONERA.—Per oz., 39 cts.
Scorsonere, FR. Escorzonera, SPAN. Schwarzwurzel, GER.

Known as Black Salsify. It is cultivated and used in the same man-
ner as the Salsity.

SORREL—Garden.—Per oz., 20 cts.
Oseille, Fr. Acedera, SPAN. Sauerampfer, GER.
Used as asalad. Sow in April in rich mellow soil, in shallow drills ;
thin out the plants six inches apart.
SPINACH.
10 ets. per oz.; 60 cts. per lb., except where noted.
Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, SPAN. Spinat, GER.

ROUND-LEAVED Savoy. PRICKLY-SEEDED.
FLANDERS (broad-leaved). New ZEALAND, per 0z. 20 cis.

For spring and summer use, sow either broadcast or in drills as early
as the ground can be worked. For winter and early spring use, sow
in September, in well-manured ground; cover with straw on the ap-
proach of cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich; the stronger
the ground the more delicate and succulent will be the leaves.

For Seeds by the Pound, see page 39.

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2. FRENCH BREAKFAST RADISH. 6, Harty BusH SQUASH.
8. Barty ScarRLet OLive RADISH. 7. Hupsarp SQuasuH.

4, Lona Scare Suorr Tor RAvisu. 8. Tropny ‘Tomato.

28 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

SQUASH.
Courge, FR. Calabasa Tontanera, SPAN. Kiirbis, GER.
Per oz. j Per oz.
EARLY BUSH, OR-PATTY PAN. .10:| MARBLEHEAD... 2.00 «once -2e-2-22- 220
EARLY GOLDEN BUSH........... 5 oll) | BOSTON MARROW. .......0:2--0000. BES
LONG GREEN CROOK-NECK..... .15 | HUBBARD ..........-ceccs- Seay oan pee 7)

The varieties of the first column are the best for summer use. The
Early Bush appears to be the favorite variety for summer use, as it is
more extensively grown than any other, and being of a bushy habit, is
more suitable for small gardens than the running kinds. The last eol-
umn are superior winter varieties. The Marblehead is a new winter
variety of great excellence and fine keeping qualities. Plant in hills
in the same manner, and at the same time, as Cucumbers and Melons.
The bush varieties three or four feet apart, and the running kinds from
six to nine.

TOMATO.
Tomate, FR. Tomate, Span. Liebes Apfel, GER.
Per oz. j Per oz.
EXTRA EARLY RED........ fn eae 25 | LARGE SMOOTH SOLID RED... .25
(GODIN TDL IAW Oe (GRANGE Mscesq possseccaae .40 | PHILADELPHIA MARKBRT....... .40
PERopHyY, the lareest-........5..-. 00 | WARGE. YELLOW tgree menses nee 40
UPSTATE ce ans Saline ee. woe eee BO ESTE LOWS PsU Miser cn 40
@OOKIS BAVOREDES= -cscccrecascees . .o0 | CHERRY, Red and Y Sloo eae .00

FPESEEASEANDSELWE.........-ccc2« 40

The Extra Early curled leaf is desirable only for ripening a few days
in advance of the other varieties. The Trophy is now the popular sort
for family use. The fruit is of large size, solid, and fine-flavored. The
Cook’s Favorite, also a solid, smooth variety, medium size. The Fejee
Island, large size, solid, and good flavor, but later in ripening than the
other sorts. These three varieties can be recommended for general
cultivation or family use; for putting up in cans for winter use they are
superior, as they contain less water and seeds than other varieties. For
early use sow in hot-beds, or boxes, early in March, and plant out in
May, from four to five feet apart; pinch off the side branches to obtain
early fruit. For late use sow in.a sheltered border in May and set out
the plants in July; the green fruit can be picked off before frost, and
ripened under glass. By training the tomato vines on trellises or tying
to stakes they will increase in productiveness, the fruit will ripen better
and be of finer quality, not considering the ornamental part, than were
they left te grow wild on the ground,

TURNIP.—Per oz. 10 cts.
Navet, Fr. Nebo Comun, SPAN. Riibe, GER.

WHITE FLAT DUTCH, strap-leaved. | LONG WHITE FRENCH.
PURPLE OR RED TOP, strap-leaved. | LONG ‘WHITE Cow Horn.

TELTOW OR MARROW. YELLOW ABERDEEN, OR SCOTCH.
ROBERTSON’S GOLDEN BALL. PURPLE Tor RUTA BAGA.
POMERANIAN GLOBE. GOLDEN GLOBE RuTA BAGA.
WHITE NORFOLK OR GLOBE. CARTER’S IMPERIAL RUTA BAGA.

The first five on the list are the best for table use: the Flat Dutch is
usually sown for early summer use, quite early in the spring, and also

For New Varieties of Tomato, see page 35.

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with the Purple Top and Pomeranian Globe in July and August, for a
main crop. Robertson’s Golden Ball is highly recommended for cu-
linary purposes. So is also the Teltow, a small, delicate-flavored variety

rown i rgely in Europe and esteemed the best table variety ; its peculiar
fawoy is in the outer rind, which should not be peeled when used. Long
White French or Sweet German is increasing in favor either for table
use or feeding stock, being productive and remarkably sweet and mild;
sow in Juneand July. The Cow Horn grows very quickly, partly above
ground; very productive and of good quality. The Norfolk, Aberdeen
and Ruta Baga varieties are principally used for feeding stock. Sow
Ruta Baga seed in June, or early in July, in drills two feet apart, and
thin out to stand six inches apart, keeping the ground well stirred and
clear of weeds. The Turnip varieties can be sown until September Ist,
either in drills or broadcast, though it is not well to depend on such
sowings, as an early winter may stop their growth. 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 earth-
ing 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.

POT, SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS.

Price 5 cts. per paper.
Per oz. Per Ib.

SAS Cee eT TR ee oe, ckdtine ciasedccncaleter secheaues 10 $1.00
SUESU Wie Clie eae Saad cave osdasaccdweseine vadhemitcees .20 2.00
LEO soc cchad oS sack cht Sipe ae ee ee Eee ee eae co -20 2.00
OTLEY ee REE BOR Res eS Sos Coe lehaewceh wctlseak ocseseer 10 1.00
OCT TTA LIE pies os a oA aR a eS .10 1.00
LOTS oracle 2 Boao ya O85) Red OEE Sa ee AEE Pee Ee .10 1.00
SORICTEIUCU SWEET EON teen oe xd soc heen tes ak sks thw oon eeoeaee 10 1.00
GeO DEIR CE tate vciaclean .aeapemerab es Ace vga seheusbecuectes’ BO 3.00
Marjorum, Sweet (AmMErican)...........ccc0cceece cesses at 8.00
Marjoram, Sweet (Imported ).......5..2..-.c0085 cesesears 30 3.00
Se eee rte PERI ce oh ck Po ctinneaes datas Gack cocaechaclcnsoee 30 3.00
SIMIC TUSSI S00) 00 OT eee ARR BR Ea .20 2.00
SEH UI Ce memen steers rete cs Wien Me fads oseiode ks aac ook coe ine .40 4.00
Angelica. Borage. Rue.

* Balm. Cumin. * Rosemary.
Balsam Apple. Elecampane. *Savory, Winter.
Balsam Pear. * Torehound. * Tansy.

Burnet. Marigold Pot. * Wormwood.

Those marked with a * are perennial, and when once obtained in tha
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, or transplant. No garden is complete without a few sweet
aromatic or medicinal herbs for flavoring soups, ete., and care should
be taken to harvest them properly. This should be done on a dry day
just before they come into full blossom; then dry quickly in the shade
pack close in dry boxes or vessels excluded from the air.

For Turnips by the Pound, see page 39.

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MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS, Etc.

The articles on this page when ordered by mail require 15 cts. per qt.,
or 8 cts. per lb., additional for postage.

APLC SECU IS aiid iiss eet Se Ro eae Per bush. $10.00 Per Ib. $ .50
RearsPips best imported sca tastversccsts ee ee 2.50
Honey Locust tor THedsestete tat Makers. ees eee ee ee ~ 1.00
Vellow Locus. 200 ee Vas Ges Ee! 8 Lo Se y 1.00
Osage Orange, for Hedges...............00000 Per bush. $12.00 se 7)
Magnolia Grandifiora .. Ca deeeetcenr am sessse et OZ aie) = 8.00
Sorghum, or Chinese Sugar Cane i Ons eee ae Rerdti= 7a0)
Broom Corn, best Dwark 20. Saeed Cian cons ee ee 30
PUae TSC Cd ers sake, Me, See, IOUS Per bush. $5.00 re 20
Bw ke leat Ue EF a snb SU EE, Ee sf 2.00 re -20
Sunflower, Mammoth Bisel Nie, ek an eee Perib -15
Sunflower, Large Commoni......2:-.....ceccs00 sesseececereeesevees 00
Ceiery Seed, for flavoring Soups, Sauces, et¢.............ces00 x .60
Castor Oik Bean 8 Wt Wk Be. EC eae Ren Oz ets x 1.50
Opium Poppy (white seed) 2.00. ..c...cceccecce sees soe eel) a 2.00
Lobaccoy best Miawawa s.cesceine.dhoaetes one sees cea’ sf 8.00
Tobacco, Connecticut Seed Leaf..................0068 CSET Gen TE Nee AIO)
BIRD SEEDS, Etc.
Canary, best Ne for Canari MOS 222 Sich eeees Per bush. $8.00 Per qt. $ .30
WIGS COEBULC DS CCU mas a yp ta Pama eee rs 6.00 a -25
WT CM psoas sires es Parrots, and Sparrows... ef 20
UGE See Siete eee x and: SparrowS.........0206 es .20
o UY Lee SE OTE He imMets; "ebesc.-eescse sear 30
BUrE ASOWO 5. 0.2 bests osbmecccetare cen Sonare eee ok Aue seauay eccepectaeed < 05
Maw, for young and sick birds................ Per packet, 10 Per Ib:-~—.30
IBER GE MCE UCE. AIF 8I oe sacloua cecovenee ds ean eee entces nf .10 es 1.00
(OW ETALGS! POS el BXOLOG arcane eer ehcae isc no cocec nuGcenon Each, .05 EO TOO
Mocking. Bird Food (prepared )...... 2... ..sewsecversnstereveses Per bottle .50

GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS.

Our mixture of Lawn Grass is-unsurpassed either for lawns, parks or
grass plats; it forms a thick compact growth of short growing varieties,
following one another in succession, and can be highly recommended,
as portions of Fairmount Park and the Zoological Gardens of Philadel-
phia can testify.

own Grass: < “Win est aml xtunenrers.csae- sees Per bush. of 14 Ibs. $5.00
Kentucky Blue Grass. Extra clean............... 3.00
Natural Green Grass. Very fine..............---- os rs 4.00
OncharGXG7 G8S5 acess wate ne Sessa eae Gaete ef of 3.50
ECT OsG TOSS OV WeO LO Ps josscoe aera arate enlace 3 10 Ibs. 2.00
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. Valuable for perma-

nent pasture, or hay for horses and cattle. is 14 lbs. 3.50
English or Perennial Rye Gaass Sind alot sear ete " 3.00
Teale RY 6s GU dss tec cceeet oe ees Beee te See ee date oe sf 3.50
Limothy Best quality 2 cs. jeateces wee~ eee about “5 4.50
EUG Ont GROSS 2. ey eases yee saan oes ee ae 4 3.00
Suiect= Scented, Vernal \Gissscrcctssde sons act sews tee cee aaa Per lb. .50
White: Dutch Clovetpircnseceahs.aided fost losesne ewe dadaes dae Va SoRe Ee Oa 23 60
Alsike, or Hybrid Clover....... “beads Vath ce LR OE BSE ee s 60
Lucerne or Ereneh: Clovercicss. sos: sat sueteenaasaseae neem eee eee cs 00
Hed Clover. Bestiquialibycecese-c-- ease QD OUT occsscctevtac tans o 15

For Potatoes by the Bushel, see page 36.

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Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

NEW VEGETABLES,

Or varieties of recent introduction, and omissions in general list.

Price 10 cts. per packet, except when noted.

DREER’S IMPROVED LIMA BEAN.
This bean is the product of the green wrinkled variety obtained from

r. H. Kimber, of Kimberton, Chester County, Pa., about thirty years

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ago. Selections of the best specimens were annually made for seed until.
the bean has increased in early maturity and size, and established the
present standard character.

The distinctive features of this sort are early maturity, prolificness
and extra quality of bean; containing more saccharine matter and pro-
ducing one-third more shelled beaus to the pole than the Large Lima,
while the shelling becomes an easy matter, from the fact of the pods
poles entirely full of beans, forming one against the other like peas in a
pod |

The American Agriculturist of November, 1874, says: “In these beans
the pods are not only full, with no spaces between, but are as full as they
can stick, the seeds so crowding one another that the ends of the central
beans are square ; the bean is also much thicker than the ordinary kind.
A vine of this kind bearing the same number of pods as one of the ordi-
nary variety would, we should judge, yield nearly if not twice as much
in shelled beans. The pod being so completely filled, the shelling be-
comes an easy matter, and the beans when cooked are much superior to
the ordinary ones, as the amount of skins is much smaller in proportion
to the enclosed nutriment.

“We regard the improving of this bean as one of the most important
of the recent contributions to horticulture.” Price 25 cts. per paper; 5
papers, $1.00.

BEANS, CARTER’S CHAMPION RUNNER. A giant variety of
scarlet runner, pods nearly twice the size of the old sort, and they
hang nearly twice as thick. Per packet, 20 cts.

BEET, BASTIAN’S EXTRA EARLY. The perfection of a Beet,
being very early ; of quick growth, fine turnip-rooted form and good
bright-red color, a profitable variety for the market gardener, and
one of the best for famiiy use. Per lb., $1.50; per oz. 20 cts.

BEET, BASTIAN’S HALF-LONG BLOOD. In color, shape and size
it is all that can be desired in a Beet; a valuable variety to follow
the preceding one. Per lb., $1.50; per oz., 20 ets.

CABBAGE, EARLY WYMAN. Highly esteemed. It heads early in
the season; is of large size, and first quality. Per oz., $1.00; per
packet, 25 cts.

CABBAGE, LARGE EARLY SCHWEINFURT. A large second early
or fall variety. Per lb., $5; per oz., 50 cts.

CABBAGE, EARLY ST. JOHN’S DAY. A valuable second early
sort ; flat head, very solid. Per lb., $3; per oz., 30 cts.

‘CABBAGE, FILDERKRAUT. A favorite German variety, with solid
conica! heads. Per lb., $4; per oz., 46 cts.

CABBAGE, FOTTLER’S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK. One of the
best early Drumhead varieties, a splendid second early and late
variety, large solid heads. Per lb., $8; per oz., 75 cts. ; per packet,
20 cts. ;

CABBAGE, GREEN GLAZED. Grown at the South, being less sub-
ject to the attack of insects. Per lb., $3; per oz., 30 cts.

CABBAGE DARK BLOOD-RED ERFURT. Superior early solid-
heading variety. Per oz., 50 cts. ; j

CABBAGE, PHILADELPHIA FLAT DUTCH. The favorite variety
of the Philadelphia market; large solid flat heads, short stem. Our
own superior stock, second to none; a valuable variety for the mar-
ket gardener. Per lb., $4; per oz., 40 cts. 5

CABBAGE, PHILADELPHIA LATE DRUMHEAD. Also a favorite
variety of the Philadelphia market; large solid heads. A little
later than the Flat Dutch. A first-rate winter variety. Per lb,
$4; per oz., 40 cts.

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CABBAGE, STONE-MASON (Marblehead). Improved variety of
Drumhead. Large, solid, tender, free heading, Winter Cabbage.
Per lb., $5; per oz., 40 cts.

CABBAGE, SIMONS’ EARLY DRUMHEAD. A favorite second early
large solid heading variety with the Philadelphia market gar-
deners; this has been grown with great care expressly for that
trade. Per lb., 34; per oz., 40 cts.

CAULIFLOWER, FARLIEST ALGIERS. An extra fine sort for fore-
ing, the first that appears in the Paris markets. Per package, 25 cts.

CAULIFLOWER, VEITCH’S AUTUMN GIANT. One of the finest
late varieties ever introduced. Per 0z., $2; per packet, 25 cts.

CELERY, BOSTON MARKET. This is the short, bushy, solid celery
for which Boston market is so famous. Per lIb., $5; per oz., 50 cts.

CELERY, SANDRINGHAM DWARF. White; produced by the
gardener to the Prince of Wales. Solid, crisp, and of fine flavor.
Per lb., $4; per oz., 40 cts.

CORN, SUGAR, EARLY NARRAGANSETT. The earliest and most
prolific of all the Extra Early varieties of Sugar Corn. Per ear, 5
cts. ; per qt., 40 cts.

CORN, SUGAR, CROSBY’S. This is the favorite Boston Market vari-
ety, and the most profitable early sort for the market gardener.
Ears of good size. We can strongly recommend this variety, both for
earliness, productiveness, size, and luscious sweetness. Grown in
northern New York expressly for my sales. Price, per ear, 5 cts. ;
per qt., 30 cts.; per bushel, $6.

EGG-PLANT, EARLY BLACK PEKIN. Fruit nearly round, of a
deep blackish purple, prolific and as early as the long purple. Per
0z., 75 cts.; per packet, 20 ets.

LETTUCE, HANSON.

This cut represents a
sectional view, showing
the inside of this truly
superior lettuce, the heads
of which grow to a re-
markable size and are
deliciously sweet, tender,
and crisp, even to the
outer leaves. The color
is of the most beautiful
green without and white
within, and is entirely
free from any bitter or
unpleasant taste found in
some varieties. If this sort be wintered over in cold frames or sown in
hot-beds and planted out very early in the spring, it produces heads to

a remarkable size, often weighing 24 to 3 pounds, and measuring to

outer leaves ten inches in diameter. Price per 0z., $1; per paper, 20 cts.

LETTUCE, BOSSIN’S GIANT. A large new French variety, grows
to a large size and stands the sun well. Per.oz., 40 ets.
LETTUCE, DICKSON’S “ALL THE YEAR ROUND.” A hardy
crisp-eating and compact-growing Cabbage Lettuce, with small .
- close heads of a dark green color. This variety is valuable, as it
rarely runs off to seed. If sown in succession, it will provide Let-
tuce ‘‘ All the year round.” Per oz., 50 ets.
KINGSHOLM COSS LETTUCE (Wheeler). The finest form of Let-
’ tuce of the Paris Coss type, which withstands the summer heat for
a long time after the other varieties have run to seed, and heads in
without tying. Per packet, 20 cts. (See cut on page 34.)

HANSON LETTUCE.

34° Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

MUSK-MELON, CASABA. A
musk melon of extraordi-
nary size and delicious
flavor; usual weight from
twelve to fifteen pounds.
We have .2ceived flatter-
ing letters from various
sections of the country in
reference to its superior
quality. Price per Ib.,
$2.50 ; per oz., 30 ets.

MUSK-MELON, PRES-
COTT. A Freneh variety
of great excellence. Fruit
medium to large, nearly
round, deeply lobed, deep
flesh, rich orange coler,
sweet, and of a delicious
HAVOr- Fer 07. col-; per
packet 20 ets.

MUSK-MELON, GOLDEN |
ORANGE. Medium size; flesh reddish orange, sweet, highly per-
fumed, and of good flavor; very early and productive. Per Ib., $1;
per 0z., 10 ets.

THE CASABA MUSK-MELON.

WATER-MELON, BLACK ITALIAN. A new variety largely grown-—

for the Philadelphia market, resembling the Black Spanish in
shape, color and size, nearly round and solid, very thin rind, scarlet
flesh and gray seed. Sweet and luscious. A prolific and profitable
variety for the market gardener. Per lb., $1.50; per oz., 20 ets.

WATER-MELON, GYPSY. A superior-early variety, large oblong,
light green, beautifully mottled and striped with yellowish white;
rind thin, flesh ight crimson, sweet and highly flavored. An excel-
lent market variety. Per lb., $1.50; per oz., 20 ets.

ONION, NEW QUEEN. This variety is represented as a rapid grower,
white skin, fine mild flavor, and the best keeper of the new foreign
varieties. Per 0z., 50 ets.

ONION, NEW GIANT ROCCA OF NAPLES. Very_large, of globu-
lar shape, light brown skin. Per Ib., 34; per o0z., 40 ets.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 30

ONION, GIANT WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. Large and of mild
flavor ; succeeds admirably at the South. Per lb., $4; per oz., 40 ets,

ONION, RED ITALIAN TRIPOLI. A large flat variety, mild flavor
Per lb., $4; per oz., 40 ets.

PEAS, LAXTON’S WILLIAM I. The finest first early pea known,
combining flavor, earliness, and productiveness. It has long, hand-
some, well-filled, deep greenish pods; height 3 ft. This variety has
been tested here for the last. three seasons, and proves the very best
of Laxton’s New Peas. Price per qt., $2; per packet, 25 cts.

PEAS, McLEAN’S BLUE PETER. One of the earliest and hardiest
of the Tom Thumb varieties, with blue seed; highly recommended
for its dwarf and prolific habit. The pods are dark green, larger
than the Little Gem, and contain from five to eight and sometimes
nine large peas of excellent quality ; capital bearer. Per qt., $1.

PEPPER, LONG YELLOW CAYENNE, resembling the red except in
color, pods bright yellow. Per oz., 40 ets.

RADISH, CALIFORNIAN WHITE. Mammoth Winter. Grows toa
large size; 12 inches long; introduced by the Chinese emigrants.
Per Ib., $3 ;*per oz., 25 cts.

SQUASH, MAMMOTH. Often attaining the weight of two hundred
pounds. Excellent for pies, productive. Per lb., $4; per oz., 40 cts.

TURNIP, CARTER’S EARLY NIMBLE SIX WEEKS. Very quick

rowing: white garden Turnip. Per lb., $1; per oz., 10 ets.

TOMATO, THE CONQUEROR. This novelty is a cross between the
Keyes and General Grant ; bearing fruit in clusters of eight to twelve,
which ripen very nearly at the same time, from eight to ten days
earlier than any other variety. It is of good size, round and flat-
tened in outline, free from wrinkles, of a deep red color, solid flesh,
ripening well up to the stem. Per packet, 25 cts.; 5 packets, $1.

TOMATO, HATHAWAY’S EXCELSIOR. Early, medium size, smooth
as an apple, very solid and of excellent quality. Per oz., 50 ets.

TOMATO, CANADA VICTOR. Introduced as a very early variety,
of medium size, smooth and solid. Per oz., 40 ets.

TOMATO, ARLINGTON. Large, perfect in form, round, bright color,
very productive, ripening well up to the stem and free from a hard

reen core found in some varieties. Per oz., 40 cts.

TOMATO, TROPHY, DREER’S SELECTED, saved only from the finest
specimens of this admirable variety, which for size, smoothness,
solidity and excellent flavor, is unsurpassed. Per oz., 75 cts.; per
packet, 20 cts.

NEW AND IMPROVED VARIETIES OF POTATOES.

EUREKA (Brownell.) A new variety, producing tubers of a good and
uniform size, elongated oval, somewhat flattened, eyes few and ex-
ceedingly small, skin white and fair, the flesh very fine-grained,
mealy, and of excellent flavor; a second early variety. Per lb., by
mail, post-paid, $1; per peck, $5; per bush., $15.

SNOW-FLAKE. One of the earliest varieties; tubers of uniform and
medium size, eyes few, flesh snow-white when boiled and of a
lightness and porosity almost approaching a snow-flake, of excel-
lent quality and delicate fiavor. Admirably adapted to all soils;

roducing from 300 to 400 bushels per acre on favorable conditions.
er lb., by mail, post-paid, $1; per peck, #5; per bush., $15.

BROWNELL’S BEAUTY. A cross between the Karly Rose and White
Peach Blow. Size medium to large, growing very fair and smooth.
Its beautiful appearance, fine quality, extraordinary productive-
ness, and remarkable keeping qualities will make it a most valu-
able market variety. Per peck, $1.50; per bush., $4; per barrel, $8.

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EXTRA EARLY VERMONT. Uniform and of large size, similar to and
one to two weeks earlier than the Early Rose. Its superior cook-
ing and eating qualities are unanimously commended; in quality,
hardness, earliness and yield it is unsurpassed. Per ‘peck, $1.50;
per bush., $4; per barrel, $8.

COMPTON’S SURPRISE. Its shape is oval-oblong, eyes sunken, skin
smooth, color reddish purple, flesh white, grows to a large size.
Owing to its tardiness in sprouting it remains fresh and sound until
June. Its remarkable productiveness i is unquestioned, which, com-
bined with excellent eating qualities, purest flavor, and snowy
whiteness of flesh, cannot fail to make it highly valuable asa family
potato. Per peck, $1.50; per bush., $4; per barrel, 38.

Per pk. Per bush. Per bbl.

EARLY ROSE. A favorite, best Vermont seed. $ .75 $2.00 $5.00

LATE ROSE. A valuable VATICLY =A: cot sedi-ceh de 15 2.00 5.00
BREESE’S PEERLESS. Very productive, late. .75 2.00 5.00
WHITE PEACHBLOW. Late, first rate....... 75 2.00 5.00

As the prices of Potatoes are governed by the market, the above quo-
tations are but nominal, but are believed to be about the prices that will
rule in the spring. Special quotations will be given on application.

ESCULENT PLANTS, ROOTS, Etc.
FURNISHED IN THEIR SEASON.

Wintered Cabbage are recommended for early spring planting, being
hardened to stand the changeable temperature, are ready for delivery
when the ground opeas ; additional for postage 25 cts. per 100 if mailed.

Per 100. Per 1000.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS, Conover’s Colossal, 2 years old. $1.50 $8.00
Large Greens.2 years O10 sess tresree cnt ccna tesa 1.00 6.00

50 cents per 100 additional if sent by mail. For

directions how to plant, see page 9.
CABBAGE PLANTS, Large Early York, Wakefield,

Oxheart, fall sown, wintered in frames.................. 04 8.00
CABBAGE PLANTS, Spring Plants in Hot-beds........ .60 5.00
Large Late Drumhead, Flat Dutch, Savoy and Red
Datch, ready-in June andy Jimlyn scene ee eee oe 00 4.00
CELERY.” Dreer’s WihiterSolids..cesc-os- ee ep sceseae ec cnees ay Ai) 6.00
Dwarf White and Boston Market................ Pccdecise 75 - 6.00
SWEET POTATO PLANTS OR SEER Sitcccccsseccscconstet os OU 4.00
HORS EAD IS HGS BRS se nccsescorssccerensensene secs cnececceae 1.00 5.00
OSAGE “ORANG Ei. .t cei .cc ores ccceee sted cess ae suece cueece coe 1.00 7.50

Per doz. Per 100.
CAULIFLOWER, Best Early Wintered Plants.......... 3 .d0 $ 3.00

EP otsbe die. - 50.2% scents faad yc sce aoe ge oneke sce wanes <ceeecece ees 30 2.00
HGG-RCANDS) (Grown, im Rots ss scccc caseceseeaccectcnceecees 1.00 6.00
Ouirofel ot: bedsi ee eaea- eae petewas seclee coneiccedccoencececsos 60 4.00
RBEPPER, PEANTS, Warge Sweet Bell-..-.... 0. .c-..--nen- .30 2.00
TOMATO PLANTS, Trophy, Feejee, and Arlington... .30 2.00
Blarlys CORGUCKOR = oc. cence as eses ee ceeenncencunsce nas eeo se -50 3.00
TARRAGON ROOTS, for flavoring.................--.-.-e0-- 3.00
RHUBARB ROOTS, Linneus and Victoria............... 2.00 10.00
LEONE BT ed BAO) OM SY Rese sStes yaa onsistet ABacticn ceosocadsenseb6 50 2.50
GPUS Ed Oe Dinvad bis] Nkok Bree pee auepe gene sauces Gbocdsncossuece sscanccss Per lb. 50
ONION SETS, Best Philadelphia, White ...............6+ Per qt. 50
NEGIION. ageaeg caaoc coco che Seung te se eenae canoes ened BEadacSeSaCIOESHOSS 5 40
TREE OR TOP ONION SETB...........2..00cceees secene creer e 30
TRIO YVAN OF COUSHICG INS BRA cs enna os Nees so cocenncsreeseebccdreccedda “ .30

*.* The above prices do not include postage, except where noted.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 39/f

FARMER'S AND GARDENER’S PRICE LIST,

Of the leading varieties with prices by the quantity, not sold at these prices in less
quantities than one-quarter pound or one-quarter bushel.

Perlb. Per oz.

Pp Eg Ul GAO GTCEN Sct. cccsccnssocks.ccesecscaccaseeasersse 30 60 10
Conover’s Colossal Bees Sone e neces aanea ite netesoccereantescesess 1 00 15
Per bush. Per qt.
eas (Bush), Early Mohawk, or six-weeks... bacco OD 30
Pirliye ee low esixeweelasictissaucaca:s.ccssccesceaceese oecctcene 6 00 30
Barly black-seeded Wax (true)..............cccesececesecees 10 00 40
Brarlyswitibe-Seeded SW ax 235.202... 0c5e.ccceccarcasensacoscese 10 00 40
Banlys NewIMOTORGW ORUCD ec ccstc.cos vce sce cocusssrsensscceace 6 00 30
Red Speckled! Valentine (extra)....2....2..05.0..0. .0cceess 8 00 35
Reluseen BLOWne Valentine) tn. sees unce-coeoccee e+ sane vaceon 6 00 30
WVbinber Ker Cline ype encased ae scicccoecdertenstvcenccworeensscsseees 6 00 30
White Marrow........0s0-ccese sees scl) Ath ARS eats Bt 6 00 30
BEANS (Pole), Large Lima SUR eee tne tit Gr fe canine eaten cee 12 00 50
Horticultural or Wren’s ID Fe427 sab Auddaa ade oropdemeaabeaee 8 00 40)
German Wiaxs (black-seeded)). <2s-3c. 24254 :as00e Seneee des fe 12 00 50
Per lb. Per 0z.
BEET, Bastian’s Extra Early Red Turnip............ l eaueote 1 59 20
arly Hey ptiam blood Puri piiv.+.c)-veesoess doveosvesdnccees 2 00 20
simon’s xtra Barly Red. Twrmip.i:. .oi..... ccc. cise ieee 1 00 10
PAT AML ALLY gis ASSAD OS cco nec soa inecw Sess sheceme olde ddaccee tt ania 1 00 10
Extra Dark Blood Turnip........... Mirsdeodslradebe eee sees dass 1 00 10
Bastiat Syl Mit LOM M DLOO sits cerdcuceeenovnweatsdceevaaapiases 1 50 20
OTe A SIITOGScac ee SR Se a RR EE er 1 00 10
USAR VWI SMLCSEAI eres caccusiscetwecnesestterseeugesn ivecee 50 10
Mangel- Wurzel, Red anc Yellow Globe, each feises 50 10
BORECOLE OR KALE, Green Curled Seoteh....... 00: 1 00 10
MY oy eg CHUN <e scrai 5 te Ae cnr civotesereicieiled dacrecace sea odeeedcaahe 1 00 10
(CORE DGB CAEC Ce AUATLY 2Y OPK. 2 cs ecavicnescaivovtaconalscadoust's 2 00 20
HarlyaemseyA VWAKENELG (OXELA) .cnwcsssoccscldceesameciebees 6 00 50
Brace men eh ViTeATt (CX tA) seks. econseees cone deriworivecsin 300 ~=.30
HATA DVATOTSStAGL OF CON Cree sce najeceasecstieseuseericoncesine 3 00 30
Karly Flat "ETT Aan eae a a Eh ea 3 00 30
Mardebur a Slat DGC. cia. cmc ctiaesswanoee nts gaeee theses 3 00 30
ReadMe lh StOr MICK Gey scr remanacen nee Latigdacce ss adebened 3 00 30
areeritare Drm eads (Extra) scoecsesnwicdooriaacievsoecechiddese 4 00 40
eye 1M conn De) aye (5-4 ie) ale Ae ee 4 00 40
SECC RIO ELEC SAN. O Wire ccs. ssn’ wcloisignrociwiantela cle Sw dosbiskte cee es 2 00 20
PGMA AGE ANION celstes AIK orvin sense hon sijaideis'we ob 05 inulies sew sacs’ 2 00 20
Drumhead Savoy—A Merican.....5 2.0... ...ccecee cesses ceenes 4 00 40
CARROT, Early Scarlet Short-horn, for forcing............ 1 50 20
Early Beale LIONS. coven Dhohaels eccvicc eStore ben gel sotlaccs 1 50 15
ELTTE, bia AS iho PS aime pee aR a 1 50 15
Long Orange, extra fine—American....... pases aeneacs 1 25 15
PGE MA EO METI S da sel oops ne decccinadscs testes scseco tosses 1 00 10
MMP eMC CLONAL 0 ., cles sascccccee)ccteeeatcon thane siscetacs 1 00 10
CELERY, Dreer’s White Solid (extra)..............0sc0c.see0 4 00 40)
MG VEMD ET SM IEC SOIC arcs carcce ctesceserwdesccssnete shacecs 3 00 30
ime Or EAU SO OE ae ca cevcsisesce seve vices Coortocsncea’ vomsjes 3 00 30
PSGSRO MMT ICED ED) WATT cncos cceser-sectecdeerenessetenes cs ecseive 5 00 50
Celeriac or Turnip- SROOUE Ce sce sions so cace eh cea incesne cette 3 00 30
For Flavoring EIR M See tac a devsbatiie seilget@ecanee (as cdewes 60 10

38 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Per bush. Per qt.

CORN, Adamysebixtia Marlyn .es.cccsscece eee teacer eee ee eee $5 00 25
Crosby’s Extra Early Sugar (extra)..........0.sscsecsecees 6 00 30
Rarly, Kight-rowed Sugatets.scs-s5-c.0a.tece> secrant oot: 5 00 29
Stowellsilverereem: SUVA c..c. see aciee oe eeeeeeer eens 5 00 25

Per 100 ears. Per bush.
Early White Flint, Hight-rowed.....:.......0..00.0 sscccees 3.00 3 00
Karly Canada, Hight-rowed, Yellow...............002 +0008 3 00 3 00
Rennsylyania, arse: Mellow... sce. s eee eee 300 3 00
Golden; Dent Gourd Seedssenesy- 1 ec se sees ores 3 00 3 00
Perlb. Per oz.

CRESS) Curled sor, Pepper-onaset: ane qcccseecascdeatie racer 0 60 10

CUCUM BE ReWarhy Mranies oa -sscrs os eeeeec sence ean aes ene 1, 25 15.
IW hite-Spimed: .-.-5...006 Biase acinect scmee me aaseRen sesame 1 25 ie)
Wome gG Treen Oh (cae sonca cs ceeel coenea yee eran tees: 1 50 20

EGG-PLANT, New York Improved Large Purple......... 7 00 00

NED IDVE nGueen: Curled: osa-i-cuena-desce cus cetaue aaah ee 3 00 25
“White Curled, self-blanching........ Liste Saacaduetderpeeeee 4 00 40)

KOHL-RABI, Late White and Blue, each..................0+- 2 00 20
Early White and Blue Vienna, each........ ... Rseadett 4 00 30

ERK Siarceplondom lag cu. -er0- ct eae eet 3 00 25

EEUU CH i Warly Curlediso...00c2 cs. sosteet te went eee ee 2 00 25
BarlygC aD bas err. <cnscncseessnsacdsesoe ener Seatac ones centaeae oe 300 — 30
Dutch Butter (spotted) fine for forcing.................-.. 400 40
Marly Stone-head 20. .2s.: scctseiee ees eon eee a teotebaeets: 5 00 30
Roy aliCab bag esticcccatoucs: ccmasc sects ced acess be oceeeaee eee 3 00 25
Perpignan—stands the heat welll......2..:.20:.-c<0.e0-s0s0 4 00 40
BrowneDutch worsB utter. -2.seges-cneaseriecon- seer eseeseae 3 00 30

MUSK-MELON, Early Jenny Lind................ Joa Neeeee 1 00 10
INetted’ Citromigcicsioreiaoronsseccnemerceanicenotestiardacseeetnsaat 1 00 10
INetted@Pine- App] esc.c5% aoconsedot-sesaceos-seeineeonee en oceans 125 20
MubkisiCap: (Xtra) -ccsbes scare sseemen ee wace cone ona peetet ese e pales 20
Casalvan(viery, time) .2ts-co.metciaes -eedecese dc Meeete ceneian acres 250 30
Wardis) Nectar .....ccckesenernvecsace: (eee a acetate cae 200 20

WATER-MELON, Mountain Sweet.................sssccooncese= 80 10
ORES | (HEU) ac tccanee cgosc8 coeosns se eoesedcccobe Hotes G+ 1 50 20
Tee: Cream (wihite-seeded))<.;.. --.icsasedacese cameron eens 1 50 20
Blackadlitaliamid-t..c.e.uipssscmsisennsec pints ea eee coors eee eases 1 50 20
(GAWA USN cos bees -oanacedansnne 00:08 odode bos Sead sc a -oocodadociacccbocee 1 50 20

OKRA] Dwar Gomeghod dedi: ese sesesticcseesst<e see teen ee 80,10

ONION, Red; Wethersfield e.-.22-c. cecsntccce-tsrccqaeeetectcnteeens 4 00 40 -
Early Blood Red—Imported........ demas eee etree 2 50 25
Yellow Danvers | sia nisioiarewinine Peatom ae oe eemet se nee tack 400 40
Yellow Danvers........... Phila. seed .-: @ssecccs-fecnueee 0 00 40
Wihitetort Silvers Kalnsccsy) teccencr cna ceatocecen ere eoees aces 4 50 40

Per bush. Per qt.
Sets, White; prices variable: i... -c-specctssaceqnes-cwaenmnae i000 ~=—-50
Sets, Mellow, prices variable cc-. 222..c:ccc-s-nme-ee-ee sleet: 9 00 40
Perlb. Per oz.

PARSNIP, Large Sugar or Hollow-crown...............------ 80 10

PARSE EY DoutblesCurledes.- teccccesciaseet cn saneee eee ees 1 00 10
1Beanmey Oude (es bl Dyan a fesceeeoa uoncco-codescen coceoe aoonce coeeoocas 1 25 15
@hamiplon™ MOSS). <<... ccsccssses scoesscies vor snene eater rides 1 50 20

Per bush. Per qt.

PEAS, Dreer’s Extra Early (the earliest).............-....---- 10 00 40
(Dwr res IATA Mn Ory Deen Gadsden ss dedgcesasen sodesd cdssee azestasceees 8 00 40
Early Daniel O’Rourke:...2.. 20.0... .ccceteeernsieesceneneeseees 6 00 30
aml, (Rom Wn Uinb ee scene cccscceetectesee een eine etal 9 00 40
Laxton’s Alpha Early Wrinkled..............-......-..---- 10 00 50
M’ean’s Little Gem. Wrinkle@onc.. (oosc. cece ccecwenenene 10 00 50

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PEAS— Continued. Per bush. Per qt.
PDA AGM UUM EM AL ccscsscdeseccccsisiseceeses ancccavselceserscce $6 00 30
Champion of England Wrinkled..................000 secees 6 UU 30
Dyas ec rcay WV A) ee 6 Lean an re ee ol A 7 00 40)
M’Lean’s Advancer Wrinkled............c0+sesssesssseeees 8 OU 40
Whiter Manowar... 5s. <icossqcveccoss sostcesoales meer teeewees 4 00 20
TAC OVOP UAT. O Wille ice: so02ieishniiee venvccnesiveveosesticeectess 3 00 20
Dwart-Brench@Wirinkled Sugar.........0..c00 coselessoess 15 00 60
LEASE TSS 7s cecieh oes poe Ou GOB DOME COCOCG CSoCE MONGREL DREc Dore 12 00 50

Perlb. Peroz

BE PPER sWanse sweetibell.. so vtviec video soeucgeeecescaehddesaaes 4 00 40)
Large SRS CUMIN OUMLAII A aclecnacinlesine= gieseeyosuehe aes toe bimbine« 5 00 50

POTATOES, for varieties and prices see page 35.

PUMPKIN, Cashaw (OV OOKAMECR) Sues aon soe eee facta aen 1 00 10
1 TTS](G (SP BE ee See Aah Oa hs SAR a ee 30

RADISH, Early Scarlet Olive-shape................csseseeseeces 100 eat
Early Scale ha MMP -LOOLE AK 3.2.5.0: vededaec clase sinnenisisieesisenre 1 00 10
Bag livag VWhates Durnin -1 OO LEM. «cae. fint ae meld odseceeioaee tens o's 1 00 10
arly Lone SeArlet SN OLt-tOp. sei. .-0 sem scdere soseseseclsece os 1 00 10
Early French Breakfast Scarlet, White-tipped......... 1 00 10
Wihatet summer or, Naples cil sjossns « slaatises sesatoonsieidescetoe 1 00 10
Wellow, Durnip-nooted | Sum Mere. ses scsever se oees secs s 1 00 10
Blacks SpanisipWomen W IMCL. 1.00. wi. -odeticoceseeae do deinweic 1 00 10
leks Spanisny ound AWANTCES cccs ste secsectaseseveessares 1 00 10
SCAT CMMI ALN IML OL As tela cise s'sainls ode vee ieee ns «tency same 1 50 20
Wiiie Whim aaNVainberasc. <as- cosets aan sere te anioatsdesinn useawe So's 1 50 20

SALSIFY or Oyster Plant—American................c:.00000s 2 00 20
Salsify or Oyster Plant—Imported..............6.secsecees 1 25 20

SEUNA CH. Rowmmdled ved’ Savy: ec... tesdeoes sons stiselecotios shes 60 10
diay ees lea ed MAN GES A esectisci ces <ie selaesGicmedessvcesteween ae 60 10
Pate lalyeSCed oder ser narnitieccsteaadce ce setvtess seteninddeucbade 60 10

SQUASH, Early White Bush or Patty-pan................... 1 00 10
GrEC ORS UMMet CrOOK=NECK,:.cnccre bone covincieotsee be ceetiey ects 1 50 15
BeOS COM MME O Wa fodtca kos a6 <oFebccesrctlaviss obec sualuetUwodee ceutascds 1 50 15
AGU ani nections sfxmi css cid sinstics Seiieapia oO clea ceeb pede stleeeirasess 1 50 15
WIE DRS iss ce Saat atthe vet itas wena ke aitarre hae ctonieclo tates yeas aninece 2 00 20

TOMO siixctra War lye SMO Otis. 22.0... foceee ew onneeslesacesioreose 3 00 25
WAG AVORILES Cty sce ic isstenO er esepeseresahaceSte hens eesecetss 3 00 30
ae Sel SMOOt My SOM TREO: 155255. Jekee. Maeseews dodideoreipescss 3 00 25
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The Tomato Seed is saved with extra care from selected

specimens.

TURNIP, Early White Flat Dutch (Strap- leaved) aiaeackee 75 10
Red or Purple-top Flat (Strap-leaved )..........sc000cee08s 75 10
Teltow or Marrow, fine table variety.................s000 1 00 10
Long White French, BUM CIO Dac veciegs ese atsinacete deers naleh «dis 75 10
Robertson’s Golden-ball or Orange Jelly...............00 75 10
Mellows Aberdeen’ OF SCotehi.;. 6.5 dc. ceceeccaclececmlccces savers 75 10
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Purple-top Swedish or Ruta-Baga..............0.6. cesses 75 10
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Carter SAmMperial (HUtasBaAga.......scsces covcerieesedensncenete 75 10

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* All the Seeds on the Marmer’s and Gardener’s Price List are
Pica free at the prices annexed, except Beans, Corn, Onion Sets, and
Peas, for which 15 cts. additional - per qt. must be added Sor postage.

40 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

FLOWER GARDEN.

ee See

LTHOUGH to the mere economist flowers are not indispensable or
directly remunerative, yet they have become so to the civilized,
intelligent and intellectual community in which we live. The
most humble cottager, unless deficient in the most simple concep-

tions of beauty, must have his flower-pot and one or more varieties of
flowers. The enthusiastic 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 endeay-
ored to render this necessity of the amateur importing a few seeds or
plants unnecessary, by constant attention to obtain every highly recom-
mended novelty. We shail continue to do this, and shall endeavor to
have, at the earliest day, every valuable acquisition in seeds, bulbs or
plants.

Little pains is 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 Vegetable Garden, see page 5. The
hot-bed frame as there described will serve for the purpose of. the
Flower Garden.—The only additional requisites are flower-pruning scis-
sors, stakes and trellises 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, which can so readily be done with the Philadelphia Lawn
Mowers ; for sizes and prices, see page 94. Much of the beauty of the
lawn is also due to the variety of 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 six varieties, viz.: Sweet
Vernal, Green Grass, Blue Grass, Herd Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, and
White Clover. From two to three bushels is the quantity generally
sown to the acre, but the latter quantity is preferred. Persons who pre-
fer 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 svon as the weather becomes
suitable and no further danger of frost; also, choice annuals sown.
The following brief directions will be found reliable.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 41

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 indispen-
sable. They may also be sown in prepared beds, to be transplanted to
the garden. The former is the more simple method, but not always
satisfactory, as, during the interval between the sowing of the seed and
the period of blooming, the ground occupied is not attractive. The
most satisfactory way is to sow all fine seeds under glass, in a frame, or
in the house, as the changes of climate, heavy rains and drying winds,
with a 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. With very fine seeds it is best
to sow on the surface, and press them slightly into the soil. We are
convinced that one of the most frequent causes of failure is in sowing
the seeds too deep, and seedsmen are unjustly censured, when the fault
lies altogether in the bad management of the cultivator.

The period of sowing has also much to do with the success or failure;
as a rule, we find the winter months, even with all the appliances a
skilful gardener can give, the most unsatisfactory, two notable instances
of which came under our own observation recently. Being desirous of
raising a stock of plants of the Wigandia Caracasana during the winter
for our spring sales, we made repeated sowings, but failed in every
instance ; the same seed sown in mid-summer produced a plentiful crop
of plants. Apple Geranium seed sown in the fall furnished but a few
plants, while seeds that dropped from the seed plants in June lay until
the next summer on the benches before they germinate, subject to the
heat and watering necessary to the plants placed thereon. Other gar-
deners have related the same experience, where they found the plants
growing beautifully on the compost heap after being thrown out of the
seed-pans after waiting patiently several months.

For sowing in pots, or seed-pans, the best soil is a mixture of equal
parts of sand, leaf-mould, and loam, which should be thoroughly mixed
and passed through a coarse sieve; then fill your pots or pans within one-
half inch of the rim; press the soil firmly and evenly. If the soil is dry
it is best to water freely before sowing the seeds, and after they are
sown and covered slightly with fine soil, again carefully watered, to
settle the soil down to a uniform surface, using a fine rose on the water-
ing pot. We would recommend the French Watering Pot, see page 92.

The importance of uniform attention to watering may be best learned
by experience and observation, but the inexperienced cultivator may be
reminded that to omit a single watering and allow the young plant-
germs from seed to remain in a parched state, or a too frequent indis-
criminate watering, often leads to the eventual loss of the whole. 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 all your hopes. They should now have as much sun as _ possi-
bie, 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 ; in other 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.

42 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

ANNUALS are such that arrive to perfection, bloom, produce seed,
and die the first season.

HARDY ANNUALS can be sown in the borders from April to June.

HALF-HARDY and TENDER ANNUALS ean be sown in March
and April in shallow boxes, and placed on a hot-bed ; when large enough
plant in a cool frame near the glass to harden. Transplant in the borders
in May, or the seed can be sown in the open ground in May and June.

Many annuals are very desirable for the green-house for winter
blooming, and must be sown in July or August. Of these the most im-
portant are Browallia, Candytuft, German Stocks, Kenilworth Ivy, Lo-
belia, Mignonette, Schizanthus, Sweet Alyssum, Tropeolum. Many
varieties, as well as the above, may be sown in the fall and winter for
blooming early in the spring, such as Acroclinium roseum, Ageratum,
Antirrhinum, Apple-scented Geranium, China Pink, Dianthus, Hedde-
wegi, Laciniatus and Diadematus, Linum grandiflorum, Mimulus,
Myosotis, Pansy, Petunias, Phlox Drummondi, Salpiglossis, Salvia,
Verbena, Vinca rosea, and others.

BIENNIALS are those that last two seasons; however some of the
varieties bloom the first year, and remain over winter, flowering again
the second year and then die, having fulfilled their mission; a slight
protection of leaves or coarse manure will be found beneficial.

For summer and autumn flowering the seed should be sown in March
and April, and treated the same as half-hardy annuals for those varie-
ties blooming the first season.

Hardy kinds can be sown from April to September in the open border,
and transplanted where they are intended to bloom the following year.

The following are among the most desirable: Canterbury Bell,
Foxglove, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Pinks, Sweet William, Wall-flower.

PERENNIALS do not flower until the second year, and the hardy
varieties remain in the ground from year to year, and improve by age,
in forming large clumps or bushes, which are covered with their attrac-
tive flowers. They should be planted in borders or beds where they are
intended to remain.

The seed may be sown early in the spring with Annuals, or later in
the summer in acool and partially shaded situation, and when large
enough transplant where wanted.

All the varieties not mentioned in our list are hardy annuals.

CLIMBERS, for garden-decoration, should be sown in 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 Cobea, Eccre-
mocarpus, Lophospermum, Maurandia, Thunbergia, and Tropeolum.

-CLEMATIS species amongst hardy shrubs, and PENTSTEMON
amongst herbaceous plants, are prominent instances of seeds which re-
main long dormant, often a whole year, befere they grow.

The germination of many hard seeds of strong body throughout,
either green-house, or hot-house species, which are impervious to mois-
ture, is greatly accelerated by pouring hot water over them, in a dish or
cup, and remain thus until the following morning, and then sown. Thus
treated, the young plants often appear in a few weeks, but without such
a preparation they are often many months. The varieties of Acacia,
Erythrina and Canna are the most prominent of this class.

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

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 43

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, im-
mediately 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 a shady part of the garden, no artificial heat being ede uired. In large
establishments, of course, there are propagating or other houses 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 be of the proper temperature, they will require
watering but very seldom. As soon as 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 win-
ter the plant will thrive well on the shelves near the glass, in the green-
house; and, to obtain fine specimens, they must be shifted on freely till
the flower-stalks have started, and should always be smoked with to-
bacco, as soon as 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.

CINERARIA and PRIMULA SINENSIS are more hardy in their
growth, and require somewhat less care, than the above, but for them the
same treatment will suit in sowing of seed, ete.; only that the seeds
being larger they can be slightly covered with fine sandy soil. If re-
quired to flower in the winter, seed should be sown in April and May,
and in the following months for spring flowering.

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.

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.

Jz Correspondents will please write their names legibly, and in full,
with post-office, county, and state.

No. 1. Twenty-five annuals, free-bloomers........... css0+esees ppbaoCDDNS $1.00
«2. Twenty biennial and perennial varieties........ isda Sdgodcone 1.00
<3. Twelve very choice annual varieties.............c.cesces coeeeeees 1.00
Reem Lye Le EW ANG TATE VATICELCS...0c 001.04 -<-0ecsecnebesecien clecesee es 2.00
“<5. Twelve varieties for Green-house culture................ssse0+ 2.00
“6. One hundred varieties annual, biennial, and perennial,

including many choice sor ts, a fine selection........ ss. 5.00

For Flower Seeds in assortments, see page 80.

As an inducement to POSTMASTERS AND OTHERS forming
Clubs, we will forward, post-paid, six One-Dollar packages for a remit-
tance of Five Doilars.

Je At these prices, invariably our own selection. The latest novel-
ties are not included in these collections; but a liberal discount will be
made from catalogue price when ordering a quantity. See page 4.

44 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

A SELECT

DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF
CHOICE FLOWER SEDs.

Worthy of special attention, embracing Annuals, Biennials and Perennials.

Va
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Seeds of Climbers, Ornamental Foliage Plants, Everlasting Flowers,
Ornamental Grasses, Green-house Plants, Assortments, Annuals by weight,
and Novelties for 1875, will be found under their respective heads.

Per packet.
ABRONIA UMBELLATA. Trailing plants, producing digi
of sweet-scented rosy lilac blossoms, resembling the V erbena,
blooming a long time; effective in beds, rock work, or hanging-
baskets ; “peel off the husk before sowing the seed ; half-hardy... 10
ADONIS ASTIVALIS (Flos Adonis, also known as Pheasant’s
Eye). Handsome foliage; pretty, dark crimson flow ers; height

AGERATUM. Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very
useful where cut flowers are in demand; in bloom the whole
summer, also good for winter blooming in pots, succeeding in
any soil; half-hardy; 1 to 2 ft.

ALBIFLOBUM White flowered. ac..cc. ie elec eee 5
MEXICANUME*. Lavender: Dlweitc.is. civscec.. soccdecks corte Sans ee ee 5
IMPERIAL. Dwarf, with fine large heads of blue flowers... ........ 20
WHITE Tom THUMB. Dwarf, white, with a pale-blue shade...... 20

LASSEAUXI. This beautiful rose-colored species from Buenos

Ayres is of perennial duration, but flowers the first season in

the open border, and requires the protection of a Green-house or
Conservatonysinsthe, winter... 2.4.5 keccssce woes ot cede tthe eee ceeeeecsens 10

AGROSTEMMA CCELI-ROSEA (Rose of. Heaven). An attractive

free-flowering hardy perennial, producing flowers on long slen-

der stems like a single pink; blooms first season; mixed rose

AM Wihitbert ltt SOE eer eG REE NE, sete a < doko esac ek. Seas aes 9)
ALONSOA. Free- flowering bedding plants, continuing in bloom
until killed by frost ; also good house- plants ; half- hardy ; 18 in.
W ARSCEWICZE. Brightlerimsom flowers... / Jv. .2.d. csc cech ec ten ectereeee 5
GRANDIFLORA. Lar: ge flowering; bright scarlet................0..c00s 5
ALYSSUM. Free flowering; pretty little plants for beds, edgings,
or rock work; the annual varieties bloom all summer, also
grown in pots for winter flowering.
SWEET:- \W hite--very Sweeti;’ GUNie.s-cacccsstscstestt ace <oseee scteansttere 5
WIERZBECKI. White and yellow; hardy perennial; blooms
THE VEYSt SCASOMS ses teeetee ah eee acct sewn e nc seiee howe a anes peeeteee et eaeene 5
SAXATILE COMPACTUM. Showy golden yellow flowers; hardy
perennial, for spring-bedding and rock work; 1$ft.............0 10
AMARANTHUS. Are showy ‘blooming plants, with their long
racemes of curious flowers ; half- hardy.
AtTRO-PURPUREUS. Is covered with long drooping spikes of pur-
Pleo MOWieNS 3) 4elitis ony sscosesa sence doeeer seceeoraee cam ce eee aemercn ae ecacs 5
CAUDATUS (Love lies Bleeding). Long drooping racemes of blood-
HEC MOWERS: (3 Lbyties cscs veces cee imaccarateeson scenes cee eee ceeee amet 5
GIGANTEUS. Large showy crimson flowePS...............005s2cseeeeeeee 5

For New Flower Seeds, see page 82.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 45

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2. GERMANY QUILLED ASTER. 5. Victoria Asrsn,
3. RosE-FLOWERED AS'ER, 6. PRoNY-PLOWERLD PERFECTION ASTER.

46 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Per packet.
ANAGALLIS. Dwarf, compact, flowering plants; ieeably
adapted for ornamental baskets, rock work, edgings, and small
beds; succeed best in light, rich soil, in a sunny situation ; coy-
ered with flowers the whole summer; half-hardy ; 6 in.
EUGENIE. Light blue, shaded with white.................006..0068 ae 10
NAPOLEON LE Rich-maroon Colors. s-ces...eeee eee eee 10
ANTIRRHINUM (Snap Dragon). One of our most showy and
useful border plants. The more recently improved varieties of
this valuable genus are large, finely-shaped flowers of the most
brilliant colors, with beautifully marked throats; they succeed
in any good garden-soil and are very effective in beds. Hardy
perennials, blooming the first year if the seed issown early ; 1 ft.

BRILLIANT. Bright scarlet, with white throat............../..0c0ssee+s 10
EimwRvalVve. 2 hitemcrmmson and scarlet, css -eeseeoee eee nee esac. os 10
FIRE-FLy. Orange and scarlet, with white throat............... 2.260 10
DELILA.2 Carmine, with white throat<.se...c.e=ecens ees aeons aK)
GALATHE. Crimson, with white throat, large flowering........:... 10
PAPILIONACEUM. Blood-red, with pure white throat................ 10
CHOICE MIXED. ‘Finest named vanietiessts:.c2se-ssrereee es oon ia)

AQUILEGIA (Columbine). Beautiful grotesque and varied-colored
flowers, blooming freely in the spring ; hardy perennials; 2 ft.
CARYOPHYLLOIDES. Doubie, variously colored, carnation striped 10

DOUBLERV-ABIETTES, mixed.......28pes teach oc mene ee eee ee 10
SINGERS VARTE DIES, Mixed..............eescspeen tee. eter. Coamenaswaes eee 5

ASTER (Queen Margaret). One of the most popular and effective
of our garden favorites, producing in profusion flowers in which
richness and variety of colors are combined with the most per-
fect 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 varieties. Ali the varie-
ties delight in a rich, light soil, and in hot, dry weather should
be mulched with rotted manure, and well watered, which will
increase their beauty and duration of flowers. For assortments
of Asters, see page 80.

DWARF PYRAMIDAL BOUQUET. A perfect bouquet of flowers,

INEK EU COLOLS sete rmsese se see So seas wnint Tee ois opines a ANU Ee oo cee nee 10
GLOBE-FLOWERED PYRAMIDAL. Mixed colors...................0+66 10
COCARDEAU, or CROWN. Fine flowers, very double, with white

centres, bordered with many bright rich colors.....................08- 10
VICTORIA. Various colors, flowers very double, as large as the

Hmperor Aster 7 habit pyramidal: 2>........:.5..cs--sesseeaecse-s-seene 10
ROSE-FLOWERED. A _ beautiful variety, regularly imbricated ;

robust habit, with various colored large brilliant flowers.......... 10
GIANT EMPEROR. Flowers of great size, very double, fine form,

brilliant colors<of robusteerGwitlize......-... .<ssoteccemmmeeees nents 10
P#ONY-FLOWERED PERFECTION. Very double, large, and finely

shaped flowers, of various bright rich Colors.............0cc0e0seceeeees 10
CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED. A dwarf, very double, late free-

DlGomine=yariehy> suIUNGACCOLOES- <4. ....0.0.09/-027 9 -seapeinaetetes ance te ss 16
GERMAN QUILLED, WHITE. Double pure white flowers, fine for

FUCA CSIOIAS Es 5 eemegee so scence tne snes sana oe ectnno one « adteeeonrss hak -<esecee 10
GERMAN QUILLED. Perfectly double quilled flowers, of beauti-

PUL AMIXE COLOLS He oateccels ow <ineances cocete a asiscee seco Se oa /daaee team eaeinenen er 10
SCHILLER. A very fine variety of the Dwarf Bouquet Aster,

late. and protuse, DlOOMCH..2..0-c.:s.-4-:s-seccen slice scot es nee eee 10
CHOICH: VARIETIPS mixed tall Colors....c<..0+.0-scoassie sen ceaeneer es 10

For Seeds of Climbers, see page 65.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. AT

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1. SoLFERINO BaLsAm. 4 & 5. RCSE-FLOWERED BALSAMS.
2 & 3. CAMELLIA-FLOWERED BALSAMS

48 ; Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Per packet.

BAUSAM (Lady Slipper). An old and favorite garden flower, pro-
ducing its gorgeous masses of beautiful, brilliant-colored flow-
ers in the greatest profusion; of easy cultivation ; succeeds in
a good rich soil, also fine for conservatory decorations ; tender ;
1 to2ft. For assortments of Balsams, see page 80.
CAMELLIA-FLOWERED. Very double, perfect in form, and beau-

taful colors; mMixed.......2: s5c Dee coe tee ee ee ee
ROSE-FLOWERED. Superb double flowers, mixed colors............
THE KING. Brilliant scarlet; imposing in size and color of the

flowers; very double .c. .;.s2neseee ee tee a ee L ereastra shes
THE QUEEN. Superb rose-colored; large and beautiful double-
formed HOWES... . 2. <<. <eecnaa ee eee ee eae ea Stee tae a ane
CAMELLIA, FLORE ALBO. Pure white double flowers; fine for
beuquets'and funeral desimnsi 2) ees rs ee ee
SOLFERINO. Satiny white, streaked and spotted with lilac and
crimsor; very beautifuliee ce eater. ee eee eee
DWARF CARNATION STRIPED. Very double, with flowers striped
Tike Carnation. ..::icce.nocttene totes costatas eons ene ee ee

BARTONIA AUREA. Golden, very showy ; from California. ......
BIDENS ATROSANGUINEA. Rich dark crimson, with yellow
anthers ; beautiful foliage, free- flowering, tender............ 2...
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy). Free-flowering dwarf-grow-
ing plant, covered during the greater part of the summer with
a profusion of pretty Cineraria-like flowers; suitable for edg-
ings and small beds; half-hardy; 6 in.
EBEREDEEOLIA.- iight-blue flowers. .22.....00<0 ese «-decewesene <nsscoonae=
ALBIFLORA. A white-flowered variety.............00..-0.-0-0. ERS Aare
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;
half-hardy ; 14 ft.
ELATA C@RULEA. Sky-blue. AuBa. Pure white............ each
GRANDIFLORA. Large sky-blue.. -5.5232cs-csec. tee eaneeee een
CACALIA (Tassel Flower or Paint Brush). A neat annual of
easy culture, with tassel-shaped flowers, blooms from July to
September; fine for borders; half-hardy; mixed golden and
scarlet U3 okt... cseccatsess ec <.socec Seb oe VASE sateen ce eee eee Pe see zens
CALANDRINA. Beautiful creeping plants, adapted for rock work
or any hot situation; require a light rich soil; mixed varie-
LIL EIOS | LY RB a ee ie eae ae PRR ha te eR Ree. Le
CALENDULA PONGEI, FLORE-PLENO. Showy double white
flowers, a hybrid marigold > Fitie lsc ee: cesta eae eens
CALLIRHOE PEDATA (JNuttalia). Free-flowering plants, com-
mence blooming when small and eontinue until late in the fall;
fine for bedding or massing; rich violet purple close petalled
Howers,swith white Centres 2 f0..2. ce. a.ceec ss setae s ena «naan
VERTICILLATA. An extremely floriferous creeper. with large
rich crimson purple Hhowers...::..-ces2... sessceseneeee sone owes
CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS. Showy and useful free-flowering
plants; the tall varieties are very effective in mixed borders,
while the dwarf, from their close, compact habit of growth,
make fine bedding plants: of easy cultivation.
CARDAMINZ FOLIA HYBRIDA. Bright yellow, of compact pyra-
TIGA SLOW ble; Jit 5252... 2 0-02. on coentcnnucereees cine auto eeae te eamepeaeee
DRUMMONDI. Large yellow, with crimson centre; 1 ft..............
MARMORATA. Crimson brown, marbled with yellow; 2 ft.........
NIGRA SPECIOSA. Rich velvety crimson; 2 ft..........---:002--e-eeee
MEXinDAVWAREE DEES "2 GO oiibes. Sa. nes- occ eae ne ae oe cana steer toeee mine

For Seeds of Ornamental Foliage Plants, see page 67.

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Per packet.

CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS. Beautiful and stately hardy
perennials ; 3 ft.; mixed blue and white.................scsscescceseeree
SPECULUM (Venus’ Looking-glass). A _ free-flowering pretty
plant, adapted for beds, ribbons, .or edgings; hardy annual; 6
Lip PCIE Cs POINCRS a eo octal Sis ine cchiniwes naihien sce cewceabotosesartieagesjeee
CANDYTUFT (Jberis). A beautiful and most useful plant, for
growing in beds, or masses ; the white varieties are much grown
by florists for bouquets; by frequent sowings they can be had
during the winter and summer; 1 ft.
RocKET. Pure white. UMBELLATA. Purple................... each
COREMSORG | MEME SIME RE De ccesis.00 00 oscecet scx senoccees vovscsondoascoedes each
FRAGRANT. Pure white, pinnated foliage................ 2.0. sceses sesso
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; also effective when
grown in large pots; hardy perennials ; 23 ft.
SINGUE. see WHITH MEX ED oo 5.. 5... .cctcccc.sceetceecssees each
DOUBEE Eee NITE. MIXED. 202.05 :0csc00s6o.secadeacevee each
CARNATION (Dianthus Caryophyllus). The Carnation Pinks
are general favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness
of colors. The seed we offer has been imported from the best
sources in Europe, and will produce splendid double flowers;
protect during the winter ; half-hardy perennials; 13 ft.
FINEST GERMAN. Mixed, saved from fine named flowers...........
FINEST FRENCH. Rose-leaved; mixed; saved from splendid
WAMIEU VARICUIES terse wens. conc seecasloes done ie sep eMlbancen.aicnstars an kaeees
REMONTANT, PERPETUAL or TREE. Mixed; saved from choice
COM] CPN O WEES E: Jeiaa. Senses ce os oc seek ans weeds «demi omaeaacnr cae es etme
FINE DOUBLE Mixed: Varieties ...........0. cc steiedsabesep tows ncatanpoee
CATCHFLY (Silene Armeria). A free blooming plant; for beds,
borders, or ribbons; growing in any garden soil; 14 ft.
OBEY SrlvED i WertE DES MERE Do. cose, cinta caascoaememetoraens des each
CELOSIA. Free-blooming graceful plants, producing spikes of
beautiful feathery flowers; grown in pots they are fine for the
green-house or conservatory ; half-hardy ; 3 ft.
ARGENTEA. Small spikes of white flowers, shaded with bright
rose; very fine for drying for Immortelle Bouquets..........

SPICATAROSEA. Spikes of bright rose-colored flowers ; when —

dried arestmertar Winter, DOWGUCES 2 .c...02 ..sn asco eter nennnasccicasece one
PYRAMIDALIS AUREA. Spikes of golden flowers..................0085
FEATHERED. A new feathered variety; very fine; of several
colors; mixed. For illustration, see page 50...............c00cceceeees
CENTAUREA AMERICANA. Lilac purple, large and showy ; 2 ft.
CENTRANTHUS MACROSIPHON. Pretty, compact growing
plant, with long-tubed red flowers, grows freely ; 2 ft..............8
AuBus. <A showy white-flowered variety ; 1 ft................06.00008 oF
CHRYSANTHEMUM. Showy and effective garden favorites,
summer flowering border plants; also good for pot culture;
quite distinct from the Indicum, the hardy perennial autumn
flowering varieties.
CHOICE MIXED. Summer flowering varieties; 1 to 2 ft..............
InpDICUM. Choice mixed large-flowering double varieties; hardy
ELC Alyy Sto Jee coe see eemoncraete tees Ue oO is ca ciznecns sleioe sectceees
InpIcuUM NANUM. Pompone or Liliputian varieties; a beautiful
hardy perennial ; fine for bouquets; mixed; very double; 1 ft..
CHLORA GRANDIFLORA. Handsome glossy Cacalia like leaves,
large golden flowers changing to red; grows vigorously in the
CTO CUS eel Es tones tk easter os Some iah conn vince vsastocesasvedsekeessic

For Seeds of Everlasting Flowers, see page 10.

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1. CARNATION PINK.
2. GConyoLvuLtus Minor DouBLeE.
3. CELOsIA FEATHERED.

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Per packet.
CLARKIA. An old and favorite plant, growing freely in any garden
soil and producing cheerful-looking flowers ; 14 ft.
SENGIGE @ Mirobiba es WAMB EG. 5 30). snc ceo recdcadils dclvcviecdsotoeveeeteses 5
DOUBLE Mie RiP RUE DOES «ree, .0). sept. cpocintelncdbinecc -occes cnetetvonnes 9)
CLEOME GRANDIFLORA (Spider Plant). Rose-colored flowers.. 5
COCKSCOMB (Ceéelosia Cristata). Ornamental, curious-looking
flowers ; well-known favorites, selected from fine combs for size
and brilliant colors; half- hardy ; 1 ft:

VARIEGATED ( Gold with Crimson Variegated Cockscomb).
Magnificent; heads variegated with crimson, orange, green,
shaded and striped ; the golden yellow and deep crimson are of
the most brilliant hues, the variegation is distinctly marked.. 10

DWARF CRIMSON. Large velvet-like combs... .......5..:000.-sseeeeeees 10

VEL EO cate Siegen OED, oe ps nes .62 ogc addy secoenels- ot sana «We. each 5

COMMELINA CQCELESTIS. A_ tuberous-rooted, free-blooming
and very pretty plant, with rich blue flowers; the roots can be
preserved like Dahlias ; half-hardy perennial; 14 ft................. 5

CONVOLVULUS MINOR (Dwarf Morning Glory). Showy, free-
flowering, rich colored handsome plants, producing, in beds
and mixed borders, an unusually brilliant effect; 1 ft.

SPLENDENS. « Violet, with white centre........ 000. .lAieecesscdanwaeesseees 5

TRICOLOR. Violet purple, with white centre................... a 5

WHITE. STRIPED BLUE, striped with white...................... each 5

TRICOLOR FLORE-PLENO. Double showy flowers...................4. 10

CANTABRICUS. Rosy purple, beautiful trailer, for hanging-bas-
kets, or for a bedding plant; hardy perennial.................6..2e00s 20

MAURITANICUS. Beautiful trailer for hanging-baskets and vases,
producing numerous blue flowers ; half-hardy perennial........... 20

CYANUS (Blue Bottle). Ornamental plants for shrubberies and
borders, useful for cut flowers; growing in any garden soil;

14 ft. ; - mixed COU ONS eee eS Ee ene wc thea eaeaa sibanpseren aun see susuenen 5

CYTISUS LABURNUM (Golden Chain). A hardy shrub or tree,
with long racemes of golden yellow flowers.......... 10

DAISY (Bellis Perennis). A favorite plant for beds or pot: -culture ;
finest double mixed varieties; half-hardy perennial; 3 in......... 20

DAHLIA (Large flowered). Half-hardy perennials; blooming the
first year from seed; protect the roots from frost during the
winter ; saved from fine double varieties; mixed ............. 0.2... 20

SMALL-FLOWERED (Bouquet or Liliputian). Saved from choice
CMMURIAE ALAC ULES MITIME. 2: Biecisko than odbc ns cos ocacs cue Oeeeolnds voaacudaan Wiese 20

DATURA. An ornamental class of plants; in large clumps and
borders of shrubbery they produce an excellent effect ; flowering
the first year from seed; can be preserved in sand during the
winter, in a dry cellar; half-hardy perennials.

ATROVIOLACEA PLENISSIMA. Flowers dark violet; 43 ft.......... 10

FasTuosA HOBERIANA. Superb large double lilac flowers, inner
Paria pr nes WDILe > 5b. 5... .. 0s Maawaieh aes tee Fackds'eacdeweantvnwsec 10

Humuvtuis. Large double- “drooping flowers, of a rich Nankeen
yerow ; delichtially fraprants, 2 ft... Sageoed.csronestecaosssnoedenseoniies 10

WRIGHTI (Meteloides). White, bordered with blue; 2 ft........... 10

DELPHINIUM. One of our most showy and useful plants, pro-
ducing splendid spikes of flowers in profusion ; if sown early,
they will bloom the first year from seed ; hardy perennials; 2
ft. For annual varieties, see Larkspurs, page o4,

ForMosuUM. Spikes of brilliant blue flowers..o..c.ccccscseseceesseees 10

NUDICAULE. Dwarf compact growth, with abundant loose
spikes of dazzling scarlet AG Werst.S5... cee eer." 26

SINENSIS PUMILUM Ca@RULEUM. Chinese dwarf, azure blue...... 10

For Seeds of Ornamental Grasses, see page 72.

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DIANTHUS (Pinks). A magnificent genus, embracing some of the
most popular flowers in cultivation, a great variety of colors
and profusion of bloom; hardy biennials, blooming the first
season from seed ; 1 ft.
CHINENSIS (China or Indian Pink). Superb double varieties,

SELTACO LORS ty PUINUINES Cee. - EME Esq. desc Riel ees ses oe welede cau bihteiotiids oellslaisedondes
CHINENSIS, FLORE-PLENO ALBO. Double white.................0....
IMPERIALIS PLENISSIMUS Pictus. Double striped varieties......
IMPERIALIS (Imperial Pink). Double, mixed colors.................
HEDDEWIGI (Japan Pink). Colors vary from the richest velvety

crimson to the most delicate rose; flowers from 2 to 4 inches in

CPA UNE LEE ENGL YF SO WI 550 oer 5 deel ogcn seitould Sodcadecstencclecdce toawslesbpensane
HeEDDEWIGI FLORE-PLENO. A double variety of the original
type ; beautiful colors; mixed..................000. = CEE SOODC Lo ROR C DRA RED

HEDDEWIGI DIADEMATUS, FLORE-PLENO (Diadem Pink).
Beautiful flowers, from 2 2 to 3 inches in diameter, regular and
closely double; of varied tints of lilae, crimson, purple and

black purple, the outer edges fringed and nearly White...
LACINIATUS. Remarkably large blossoms of superb colors, with
PIN SCUREAS CS as nails, awe se Fades da seve ov see wen owellee antes Kak rebate eds Seed lies
LACINIATUS FLORE-PLENO. Large double showy flowers, in
VaLIely Of Colom HEIN Sed CdSe. 5 65 FAG sccadectss halos tcds otihadeen'ses
NaNus ATRO-SANGUINEUS. A dwarf plant, with globular dou-
ble dark blood-red flowers, a profuse bloomer.............s.c0ces0eees

DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Handsome and highly ornamental, hardy
perennial plant, of stately growth and varied colors; 3 ft.
POURPBED, SWHPEE, YoBIELOW: 3! MERGED 1.55 28..5 asicci esas cbetehsceedea each
ERYSIMUM PEROFFSKIANUM. Showy orange flowers ; Eooit..
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). A profuse flowering and
attractive plant for beds or masses; 1 ft.

CALIFORNICA: Yellow, with orange Centre.........c..c..ccccceee coenes
CROCEA. Orange color, CROCEA “ALBA. Creamy white...each
CROCEA-STRIATA. Orange, striped with lemon................065.c0<
DENTATA AURANTIACA. Orange, with a stripe up the centre;

edges toothed. MIXED, all Polouslt! 2as, Rieti th We. .s5) each

FEVERFEW (Matricar iu). Double white ; a fine bedding plant;
blooms until frost; hardy perennial ; flowers first season ; 1} ft.

GAILLARDIA. Splendid bedding g plants, remarkable for the pro-
fusiongand brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in beauty
durin@the summer and autumn ; half- -hardy ; ; 1e ft.

ALBA MARGINATA. Red, edged with whites). (ea oo. 4os
PicTa. Red, bordered with OTANGEHHE 48 HI ha. aeahens setae tee sew ds
JOSEPHUS. Orange, with red centre. MIXED.............00see08- each

GAURA LINDHEIMERI. Spikes of white and red tinted blos-
soms; free-flowering ; hardy perennial ; 2 ft.
GILIA. Very pretty dwarf plants, early and free bloomers, “valua-
ble for massing and rock work; 1 ft.
TRICOLOR. White, lilac and purple. VGEXOED «3,05, 128s sie ses each
GLADIOLUS. Fine hybrid; mixed; saved from choice named
varieties ; half-hardy bulbs. See list under head of Summer
Flowering Patel Sze 2st Cre. caltan IRAs AMA he Coa ce ae seeded:
GODETIA. Attractive and deserving of cultivation ; profuse flow-
ering plants; 1 ft. THE BRIDE. Pure w hite, with «crimson belt.
Pienaar HAY CORIEILEE SK 5ascesvide cnn. skye ndath evden esedract ties ik.
GYPSOPHILLA MURALIS. A small plant covered with pink
- flowers, suitable for hanging-baskets........ 0.0... .ccscececaeesoceee covees
PANICULATA. White flowers, beautiful for bouquets, imparting
a light airy appearance ; hardy PENEMMIAl case nemeaeeeredincm\erte

For Seeds of Green-house Plants, see page 73.

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Per packet.

HELIANTHUS (Sun Flower). Californicus. Large double bril-
lrant,orange-colored flowers); SA bee..-.<- \sesvassech os aectseeince6-oaneoas-
NANUS:: SDwartsdoulblesyellow,. scstccpceeceeener en oe Seaeee we hesace. becees
For RUSSIAN and MAM..0TH, see page 30.
HESPERIS MATRONALIS (Sweet Garden Rocket). Early spring
profuse blooming plants, growing freely in any soil; hardy
~ perennials ; 14 ft.
W BIPE PU RP Es oy MIC Dis oa sees cede cn dd Bice eene mani eee each
HIBISCUS AFRICANUS. Cream color, brown centre; 14 ft.......
PALUsTRIS. Large pink flowers; hardy perennial.....................
HOLLYHOCK (Althea rosea). This splendid plant vies 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 place in every large garden or pleasure-ground ; hardy
perennial; 6 ft. For Assortments of Hollyhocks, see page 80...
SUPERB DOUBLE ENGLISH VARIETIES. Mixed colors................
IPOMOPSIS ELEGANS (Standing Cypress). “Fine for conserva-
tory or garden decoration; produces long spikes of dazzling
scarlet flowers; half-hardy biennial 5.3 ft-..3......c0.-. coscoeses socoeeese
PINE, Mixon pL Via BEES 2... Saas assiesscad ccc siete stl eee eee
LARKSPUR (Delphinium). Plants possessing almost every re-
quisite for the adornment of the garden or parterre. Profuse
bloomers. They all sueceed best if sown in the autumn, or
very early in the spring.
DOUBLE DWARF ROCKET (AHyacinth-flowered). Mixed; 1 ft......
DOUBLE TALL ROCKET. A showy plant; colors mixed ; 24 ft....
DoUBLE DWARF CANDELABRUM-FLOWERED. Shaped like a
candelabra ; flowering until quite late ; mixed colors; 1 ft.........
DOUBLE STOCK-FLOWERED (Tall-branching). Large flowers,
fine tor cuttine-finestieolorsmixed ssescc-ce- nee ieaeee eee eee
IMPERIALE FLORE-PLENO (Hmperor Larkspur). Of symmetri-
eal habit; uniform height 1} ft., by 33 ft. in circumference;
colors brilliant dark blue, tri-color and red-striped..................
LILIUM AURATUM (Golden-banded Lily of Japan). The finest
and most fragrant of the Lilies; white speckled with reddish
brown and bands of gold through the centre of each petal;
hard y:peretamialis: seus work c.bud eeeeswse iy. Etedee ceteeaek-tcoqee eeeeenate ss
LANCIFOLIUM. Choice mixed; hardy perennial................. cc00
LINARIA CYMBALLARIA (Kenilworth Ivy). Small ae flow-
ers, suitable for baskets, vases, pots and rock-work ; der.....
LINUM GRANDIFLORUM COCCINEUM (Superb Scarlet-flax).
One of the most effective and showy bedding plants; brilliant

scarlet, with crimson centre, tender annual ; 1 ft..................00 ‘

LEwisti. Blue, with white stripes; hardy perennial ; 2 ft...........
LOBELIAS.. The following varieties of this popular plant will be
found desirable ; for edgings, borders, vases, hanging-baskets,
and pot culture, they cannot be surpassed ; half-hardy ; 6 in..
ERINUS SPECIOSA. Of compact growth; flowers of a superb
ultramarine blue. This variety blooms during the entire sum-
INET sthie\ OPEN DOMES: Pc.5. aren sic senneaeees sacsence eee aes -aebiuap nea hes
ERINUS ERECTA ALBA. Dwarf and compact; a white variety.....
SNOWFLAKE. A pure white variety of vigorous habit...............
Picra. Rich velvety-veined and netted, ornamental foliage;
light rose-colored MOWwers «<< -.cccasonnnse cet apes saeaeaanyelaateoerer ee aee tee ace
PUMILA AZUREA COMPACTA. Compact growth; azure blue....
PUMILA GRANDIFLORA. A densely compact miniature plant,
which, during the summer months, is studded with rich deep
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For Seeds of Annuals by weight, see page 81.

LOBELIAS— Continued. Per packet.
JOIN OSU D000 Dy INI BU DELO DS sccceccoce acotngoan osonccosanignterin: sasasadssnine aces 10
CARDINALIS (Cardinal flower). Hardy perennial native variety,

with spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers ; blooming the first sea-
son from seed, if started early; a fine border plant; 2 ft......... 10
LUPINUS. Ornamental free- flowering garden plants with long
graceful spikes of rich and varied colored flowers; 2 ft.
CHOICE MIXED, annual varieties.............. = ene. Migs Sane ss wee eee 5
CHOICE MIXED, hardy perenmialsvarieties ieac. des. 35-6 asses +2 aare 5
LYCHNIS. Handsome plants of easy culture, for beds and bor-
ders ; blooms the first year if planted early ; hardy perennials.
HyYBRIDA HAAGEANA. Beautiful brilliant orange-scarlet, light
and dark crimson, white-flaked flowers; free-flowering ; 1 ft.... 10
CHALCEDONICA. Scarlet. WHITE. ROSE. MIXED; 2 ft...each 5
MARIGOLD (Tagetes). A well-known free-flowering plant, with
rich and beautiful double-colored flowers; half-hardy.
LARGE AFRICAN. Tall double orange and yellow, mixed.......... 5
DWARF FRENCH. Fine rich colors; very double, mixed............ 5
PigMy DwarF. <A very dwarf, miniature variety Bue Cogehige toot i)
RANUNCULUS (Calendula). English Marigold; fine large double
orange-colored flowers...) 2---cecss 2.8 caceesse use oecrsoniannconaceesseeteee 5
MARTYNIA FRAGRANS. Delights in arich soil and aw arm
situation ; large fragrant, purple flowers; tender; 2 ft............... 5
MARVEL OF PERU ‘(Mir abilis Jalapa). "A well-known garden
favorite, commonly known as the Four O'clock ; they bloom
the first season from the seed and are treated like annuals;
the roots can be preserved during the winter, like Dahlias;
half-hardy perennials; fine mixed colors; 2 ft...............seeeceeees i)
VARIEGATED. Leaves light green, marbled; very ornamental,
a variety of the above: mixed Colors. 4 .cos.ccssce-- ta eee eeeeee 10
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Profuse flowering dwarf plants, fine
for beds, edgings, rock-work, baskets or vases; requiring a warm
sunny situation ; half-hardy ; 6 in.
CRYSTALLINUM (Ice Plant). Flowers white; grown and prized
for'its singularicy foliage... 5 :.55 <2 ..s-c00.1<< eee enna eee se ene 5
GLABRUM (Dew Plant). Light yellow flowers..................c00sc000 5
TRICOLOR. Rosy-pink, with purple centre...................ccseee coeees 5
MIGNONETTE (Reseda odorata). A well-known fragrant garden
favorite; if the plants are thinned out they will grow stronger
and produce larger spikes of flowers; fine for pot culture ; 6 in.
SWEET-SCENTED. The old variety with small spikes................. 5
LARGESELOWERED: Wine larcetspikescs:-ce.s.es-e ees e sees eee 9)
GRANDIFLORA AMELIORATA. Plants pyramidal ; flowers larger
than the old varieties ; stamens of a reddish tint.................2006+ 10
PARSON’S WHITE. Large spikes, and the stamens of the florets
pure white; very fragrant. nae ageoe¥inle Zonsees socnn's -Matenes eee eects tee 10
MIMULUS (Monkey-flower). Showy flowers, suitable for the
green-house, or moist, shady situations ; half-hardy perennials ;
blooming the first year from seed.
TIGRINUS. Finest tigered or spotted ; mixed colors.............s-00+ 25
TIGRINUS FLORE-PLENO. A charming double variety ; tigered
or spotted as the Calceolaria; choice mixed colors...............+.+ 25
TIGRINUS DUPLEX. Beautiful double hose-in- hose, tigered and
SPOtted HOw eLSs:2.ceter «. .sc 0-00 vesceensess oes sicracoseeeeeeehag. eee came lene. teens 25
CUPREUS BRILLIANT. A new brilliant scarlet, bedding variety ;
extremely “SHOWijze.<c.--2sccc -nanvnoncennccorstl er sane epee nana eee eee 25
CHOICE MEX D, VA RINTIBS. .socc.. onceesesciessuacanes soles semester seee cose 10
MoscHatus (Musk Plant). Fine for hanging- baskets, vases, etc.,
with a profusion of small yellow flowers ; 6 in. Be ress mee)

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6. DouBLeE PETUNIA.

1. PicoTeE PINK.
2, Hyprip PETUNTAS.
3. ScABTOSA.

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Per packet.

MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not). Neat and beautiful little plants with
star-like flowers; succeeds best in a shady situation, for in or
out-door planting ; half-hardy perennials; Ll>oming the first
year from seed; 6 in.

ALPESTRIS. Bright blue. ALBA. Pure white.:................. each
PALUSTRIS. “True Ferget-me-not.; blue...2...% Sigeecsccos. ere eernc cece
AZORICA ALBA, \ Av pure- white variety ...:..-. te suaecemeen = Soe aac ee
AZORICA CGELESTINA. Sky-blue flowers, produced in great pro-

iusien:;, handsqme anduvery constant......:..2--cses-se-ce ese aan.

NASTURTIUM (Tropeolum). The dwarf improved varieties are
all desirable, either for the flower borders, massing, ribboning,
pots or green-house; 1 ft.

Lom EAU MBESCA BLED ae” YELLOW ..<..)ctesasccesse-00 csnoseses eons each
Tom DaUMppe wee «Cream Colors...) .cs.-sccsesoncsonacceefboresnseese
Tome THUMEEBEAwTY. QOrange-spotted.......25 cess. c-coecos abo. ocieeeees
C@RULEA ROSEA. Rose-tinted maroon......-:.. -.-.<.-.--sncee-<0os -s-00-
CARTER’S CRYSTAL PALACE GEM. Sulphur-colored flowers,
with a dark-red spot near the base of each petal................-...04
Kine oF ToM THUmBs. Bluish green foliage; showy intense
SCavlet MOWERS xcs. 0. -do0ks cosas see geek oe ete Nees se En eee ORE Barer ee
KinG THEODORE. Selected from King of Tom Thumbs; bluish-
greendolage lowers almost black .s.c0--sesen.ce ee ae eee nee eee =
GOLDEN KING OF Tom THUMBs. Deep golden flowers, thrown
well above the:darkeeolored foliage 2.2255... s.2e-cscnde. es cucap eee
MaxseDsall Colorss: Cecrecs.co.i..... cavencotonesschose es =H ke doeekaat acetate

NEMOPHILA (Grove Love). Of neat, compact, uniform habit of
growth, comprising varied and beautiful colors; 1 ft.

INsSIGNTS. Bright blue, with white centre....:-.ccs...sccccosens cecsseoes
MACULATA: White, blotched. with*®vaoleticcc-.es.e- ste sas eee eases
EINE MpxE ps alllteolors.cit:.. cs as ce pote seeeee 2 eee ec eee eo ee ae

NIGELLA (Love in a Mist). A compact-growing, free-flowering
plant, with curious-looking flowers and seed-pods ; of easy cul-
ture, growing in any garden soil; 1 ft.

DAMASCENSS = Hight blue; pretty flowers: .c.:qeatesses-0-: tenes eee soos
DAMASCENA ALBA. A pure white variety of the above. ...........

NIEREMBERGIA FRUTESCENS. Tender perennial, blooming
the first year from seed ; fine for house-culture or bedding out;
flowers white tinted with lilac; Dotty eos xtc 2 ese == eee =e cee =e

CGENOTHERA GRANDIFLORA (Hvening Primrose). Hardy
perennial] ; showy, yellow flowersaipittces-2: -ocseeet teen cs eeceen tener

OXALIS ROSEA. Beautiful plants, suitable for the greén-house,
rock-work, baskets, ete.; blooms the first year from seed, with
clusters of rose-colored blossoms ; half-hardy perennial; 6 in.....

PANSY (Viola tricolor maxima). This attractive plant is too well
known to require any description, as it is a favorite with all; if
grown in beds, ribbons, or massing, they are very effective. The
best blooms are obtained from seed sown in the autumn, and
protected during the winter. These flower early in the spring.
The plants from spring sowing should be planted in a shady
border ; they produce fine large flowers in the autumn. They
require fresh soil, well enriched with decomposed manure ;

- hardy perennials.
DREER’S PREMIUM VARIETIES. Saved from first-class flowers
only, with special directions how to cultivate...............:....02.00
EMPEROR WILLIAM. Large handsome flowers in great profusion,
borne well above the foliage, brilliant ultra-marine blue, with
eye of purple widlets.:5.<c.10cc5.-s-5-<seaeaseseeee eee ee rae atsc cence sss

For Seeds of Novelties for 1875, see page 82.

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PANS Y— Continwed. Per packet.
ODIER, OR FIVE-BLOTCHED. A beautiful strain of large flowers,
with dark SPODUS, ONE ONG 122) leespoasancoeaasdeboets aoc. DachonieonoeelyasornCn 3 20
FAuST, OR KING OF THE BLACKS. Almost coal-black.......... 20
Light BLUE. PURE YELLOW. PURE WHITE..........0000. each 20
PURPLE. White-edged. BrSit IMPORTED. Mixed colors...each 20
CRUE MESETES oe WCCO COLOTS 5 scx cose sofere reeset iiene's tubes ise weeccebees 10
PENTSTEMON. A beautiful half-hardy perennial plant, with
long and -graceful spikes of rich-colored flowers ; 2 ft.; choice
BANU NV ATICMIESRE I tie hese scat ete dee ceecs’cencks, Govelrestewevessee'e 10
PETUNIA. For out-door decoration, few plants are equal to it.
It commences to flower early, and continues a mass of bloom
the whole season. Of late years, the striped and mottled varie-
ties have been much improved; half-hardy perennials, bloom-
ing the first year from seed Fon other varieties, see page 84,
COUNTESS OF ELLESMERE. Dark rose, with pure white throat,
SAP AM ERLONVGHE CERRO MAO aap to aiselaties saecee Sesdisarss neshtmensey ctememancceeessies 10
HyYBRIDA FLORA (The Star). Various shades of red and purple
flowers, with five white bars, resembling a star..................0e000s 20
KERMESINA. WARE LICH CrimMS ON flOWCESt seen. i chccsese codes sehccecons 10
KERMESINA GRANDIFLORA. Showy large crimson flowers with
BAAN Can EUh Ocean ANCE ciacja scot 'salswnstsncncalic sachrecnarcseed «ties Gouetenns 25
Pocmnicia. The original type, small deep purple flowers and
CALM OVO VC Tete PO LOUIG el” Lies. 0. 5:005. costs aeaecbeess doth Cebsonsene Sos coneta aan,
NYCTAGINIFLORA. White fragrant, abundant bloomer............ 5
SPLENDID HYBRID VARIETIES. Mixed; all colors................... 10
SENG EI gITENGEM PO Ol amen CULES. 5.)9ac)- nile). sess snuce soos anion les ane oobaindies emesis os 5
DOUBLE HYBRIDIZED. Fecundated with the greatest care, saved
from our very choice Concent Ons: a fair percentage will prove
FAM USOIMELAOUMLEULOWELS..c2. 00m. se cocbelaccnettons ce Metern ee eee sae bance se 25
PHACELIA CONGESTA. A curious Sone interesting plant, good
for bouquets ; with pretty azure-blue flowers...................ceeeeees 5
PHLOX DRUMMONDI. ‘An indispensable constant blooming
plant, for bedding, ete., quite as desirable as the Verbena, for
their richness of colors and beautiful-eyed varieties. For assort-
ments of Phlox, see page 80.
ALBA: Pure White. “ISABEL: Light: Yellow......0./...5...... each 10
ATROPURPUREA. Blood purple. ROsEA. Rose-colored.....each 10
MEE OCCU lM PAM Write’ With Cat Cy C.102.: seine ccncebieccnssecs aceeoenee 10
LC OUTLSENAPOLBONG mpi Wail SCAM Cbic.t...2b 28 cvsce secs oe sinonsineesowe es 10
PEOPOEDIC PCED, PINK, WILDS WILE (CYC Cis. scecceseceaestocsscosece verses 10
RADOWIAL. “Darkurose: striped with White, i... ci.s..0.cs. (aceon sees 10
QUEEN VICTORIA. Violet, WaLMNEWAIDTLOREY CV stash ess ccce cae icatege eee se's 10
EMPRESS EUGENIE. Rose, MCMC Mem were: Sos each soa eRe Ee eteeaca: ves cess 10
VIOLACEA VARIEGATA. Violet, variegated ....2.......ccsccececeee cosees 10
RADOWITAY WILLIAM I> Grimson, witite)striped.....2.... 02... ..0++ 10
COGIC EID ye PAMESOINALICUICS 2. Scfocccsteteensssiosnteedecececteccoss seeees 10
COOP AVINIGE DE SOM eyiaiCples cat ticenocdaseed sents tileapicweee ties cbienssplabsesas oie 5
Epa VAR HE RNES MI VCO COIOLS. s.cnacin.cansdeersisnCoceecs osecneee 10
PINKS (Dianthus). Well-known delightful fragrant plants, of
easy culture; for the green-house or open border ; hardy peren-
nials.
FINE GARDEN (Dianthus Hortensis). Double mixed varieties... 10
PHEASANT’S EYE (Dianthus plumarius). Fringed, white with
GNC NCR Te REE LEE Bil owas c Sosa sists hab ga dacs oubutepWeniie «Uscnsghs cotees 5
PLUMARIUS, DoUBLE MixEp. A double variety of the Pheas-
ant’s Eye Pink; fringed edges of various cColors................. 0.0065 20
PICOTEE. Finest selected English varieties; half-hardy............. 29

For Seeds of Ornamental Foliage Plants, see page 67.

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Per packet.

PORTULACA. Plants of easy culture, luxuriating in an exposed
sunny situation; flowers large and of rich shades of color, and
produced throughout the summer in great profusion ; fine for
massing in beds; 6in. For assortments of Portulaca, see page 80.

— ALBA. White. CARYOPHYLLOIDES. Camation striped... each

-AURANTIACA. Orange. SPLENDENS. Crimson purple...... each
THORBURNI. Yellow. THELLUSONI.. Searlet.................- each
RosEA. Rose-colored. MIXED, all colors........2.....2--:.s0-00 each

GRANDIFLORA FLORE-PLENO (Double-flowering Portulaca).
There is no plant for the flower garden more desirable. A
bed of double Portulaca, when seen under a mid-day sun, pre-
sents such a glow of brilliant colors as to excite the admiration
of all; the flowers are pertectly double, of the most brilliant
searlet, crimson, white, variegated, buff, yellow, orange and
rose, admirably adapted to withstand the influences of heat and
drought. Seed saved from all double flowers, and a large pro-
portion wall prove dowb]l @ss..c.s.1so2.: sae gue eee oo eet eee
POLYANTHUS (Primula Elatior). Showy early spring-flower-
ing plants, fine for pot or out-door culture; finest English
_ varieties; hardy perennials; 1 ft.; mixed colors................2..000
GoOD MIXED VARIETIES. All COlOTS..00.-0.-.cssccess0-scosencessneceeees
POPPY (Papaver). Showy and easily cultivated flowers. Sow
early in the spring ; they will not bear transplanting: 2 ft.
P#ONY-FLOWERED. Large and very double; mixed colors........
RANUNCULUS-FLOWERED. Double-fringed ; mixed colors..........
CARNATION. Double mixed. MIXED VARIETIES, all colors..each
POTENTILLA AUREA. Profuse-flowering herbaceous PSS :
hardy perennial; 13 ft; yellow, with pink CYC Sar eencaee cae
PRIMULA VERIS (English Cow slip). Hardy perennial; 6 in.
Mixed qeolOrs.-issscccente-Pevinndeosasepnes solos sep oasacoees eae ee sa paae eee ae
RHUS COTINUS (Purple Mist Tree). A hardy ornamental dwarf
tree, beautiful when in full bloom, resembling mist...
SALPIGLOSSIS. Neat and beautiful plants, w vith penciled ‘and
marbled funnel-shaped flowers; suitable for pot-culture or the
flower-border, blooming all summer; half-hardy ; 13 ft.
LARGE-FLOWERED VARIETIES. V ery splendid ; mixed, all colors.
PINE MIXED VARTRTIES. ANIL colons. te eee eee eee
SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS FLORE-PLENO. This double-
flowered variety is much larger than the single flowers ; a valua-
ble bedding plant; 6 in. . bright ¢ eoldemcyellow - 20-5 sco ceactee-e
SAPONARIA. Beautiful compact-2 growing plants, with masses of
miniature cross-shaped flowers, ‘blooming throughout summer
and late autumn ; 6 in.

CHOLCE: MapxcD) VATE TE DBS aoe cere se tears See rar nde nehuaue fewer enee eae arene
OcyMolIbes. A hardy perennial variety, one of the finest plants
for covering rock-work, ete.; rosy pink flowers..................00+0+

SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride, or Sweet Scabius). Plants with
beautiful double various-colored flowers; fine for bouquets.
FINE GERMAN VARIETIES. Mixed, all colors; 2 ft...............c008
DWARF VARIETIES. Double mixed, all colors; 1 ft..............2-00
CANDIDISSIMA. Pure double white flowers...............:.ccsseeeeeeeeees
SCHIZANTHUS. A splendid elass of plants, combining elegance
of growth with a rich profusion of flowers ; half-har dy; 2 ft.
GRANDIFLORUS OCCULATUS. Various shades with blue centres...
PINNATUS. Pinnated-leaved; purple and Crane spotie? ee
FINE MIXED VARIETIES. All colors... Bee eyeaain

For Seeds of Everlasting Flowers, see page 70.

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1. DousLe PoRTULACA.

2. DOUBLE SANVITALIA.

3. SALPIGLOSSIS.
| 4, TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA.

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Per packet.

SEDUM (Stone-Crop). . A pretty little plant, growing freely on
rock or rustic-work, hanging-baskets, etc.; hardy perennial; 3

in. Mixedevarietics.........tcscual teesi..n: pteseee meee. Seeeannen.
SENECIO OR JACOBCA. Free growing plants, producing gay-
colored double flowers in profusion ; mixed colors; 1 ft.............

SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa pudica). Curious and interesting
plants, pinkish white flowers, leaves close and droop when
touched -{tender 3-2'465—.. 35, scnSeeah acc eee ee ee ee

STOCKS (Mathiola). The Stock Gilly-flower is one of the most
popular, beautiful and important garden favorites ; 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 STOCKS (Mathiola annua) are gen-
erally cultivated, and bloom 10 to 12 weeks after being sown;
they grow from 6 to 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 varieties, imported from one of the best
growers in Prussia; half-hardy; i ft. For assortments of
Stocks, see page 80.
DWARF GERMAN TEN-WEEK. Mixed colors................00.c:.s000
DWARF BOUQUET TEN-WEEK. Mixed Colors............00. cece. cosess
PERPETUAL DWARF TEN-WEEK. Mixed Colors............0..02 0:00
WALLFLOWER-LEAVED DWARF TEN-WEEK. Mixed colors......
NEW TREE OR GIANT TEN-WEEK. Mixed-colors.................2...
LARGE-FLOWERING DWARF TEN-WEEK. Mixed colors............
LARGE-FLOWERED DWARF TEN-WEEK ROYAL GEM. One of
the finest Stocks; of a rich dark crimson color, very double.....
LARGE-FLOWERING DWARF TEN-WEEK. The following are
desirable colors, each separate:
CANE VSB LLOW.. BEOOD-RED.. ...sc..c.seccr0s «associoe eee on each
WHITE. LIGHT-BLUE. PURPLE. -CRIMSON.... .0....ccccce.eses each
INTERMEDIATE, NEW GIANT. Autumn-flowering, continuing
in bloom a long time; flowers large and double; of a deep scar-

VetaCol Oe saresiscecntons shiesenoateaaes tosses ae teeteeseeeeeeeeeee ones a0 eveees nonsetene
INTERMEDIATE. Autumnal-flowering, very beautiful; choice
mixed, double, scarlet amd@= white. <. 5 ccpescccs-cnacees-co-p-eeerlaeneneuss

BROMPTON OR WINTER. Half-hardy biennial, bushy plants;
producing a beautiful display of flowers; mixed colors ; 2 ft......
PERPETUAL EMPEROR. Half-hardy perennial; large-flowering ;
choice: colors? mitwed 213 ft. cranes entero new peat onlcctcncneee
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus). A well-known free-
flowering hardy perennial, producing a splendid effect in beds,
mixed flower and shrubbery borders; 2 ft.
DOUBLE-FLOWERING. Fine mixed Colors......0.....cccce seecceeceseeeee
AURICULA-FLOWERED PERFECTION. Choice mixed colors........
New DARK. Very rich velvety dark Colors... 22. ..icc cs. secceesceseeees
MIXED—“Go0d: Varietiess ee oc .2a Fe Ree Mart ecas area ence aster et one
TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA. An acquisition to our list of an-
nuals; of dwarf, compact, bushy growth, densely covered with
bright yellow single flowers; valuable for borders as well as
beds; planted by itself, or alternated with different colored
FAL) Ao Rd oe fe cnet eet BBE coer too Sc acsice- 968s | oceoeeeee
TOURNEFORTIA HELIOTROPOIDES (Summer Heliotrope).
Bluish-lilae flowers, trailing; half-hardy.. ......................2..2208

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9. WHITLAVIA.

1. Dovupin ZInNIA HAAGEANA.
4, Hyprip VERBENA

2. SCHIZANTHUS.

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Per packet.

VALERIANA. Very showy border plants; will grow in any gar-
den soil; hardy perennial; 14 ft. RED. WHITE............... each
VERBENA HYBRIDA. Indispensable popular bedding plants;
beautiful self-colored, striped, and variegated flowers; half-
hardy annuals, can also be treated as perennials.
DREER’S STRIPED. Beautiful varieties of brilliant colors...........
EXTRA CHOICE MIXED. Selected from our newest and finest
named varieties aud richest:cOlOrss-s,--<¢.--s case -aeeeee ee eee eee Be. .
FINE MIXED VARIEREES. . AlWeolors’s-3 eee ee eee.
VINCA (Madagascar Periwinkle). Ornamental free-blooming bed-
ding plants. Green-house, evergreen shrubs, with shining
green foliage, treated as tender annuals; 2 ft.
ROSEA. Rose, dark eye. ALBA. White, crimson eye........ each
ALBA PURA. Pure white. MIXED COLORS............:2 5.25...» each
VIOLET ( Viola odorata). Well-known plants for edgings, groups,
or borders ; hardy perennials ; sweet-scented blue flowers ; 6 in...
WALL-FLOWER (Cheiranthus Cheiri). Deliciously fragrant
flowers, and prized for bouquets ; half-hardy perennials; 24 ft.
FINEST GERMAN VARIETIES. Mixed colors..................0+ssceeeeee
BLOOD-COLORED. Rich showy flowers................scesceeee-- Sasidues
WHITLAVIA GRANDIFLORA. Fine violet blue, bell-shaped
flowers, growing freely, and effective for bedding ; 1 ft.............
AUBaAc 4A Swhite vartetycof the aboves..c.2..sccccsers senses concen) sonwsence
ZINNIA ELEGANS, FLORE-PLENO. Double Zinnias are quite
an acquisition to our list of half-hardy annuals, the splendid
double flowers rivalling in beauty and form moderate-sized
Dahlias. Fall-flowering plants, producing a profusion of rich
and varied-colored flowers ; 13 ft.
WHITE. Well-shaped pure white flowers...........ccccccescecescseeseeees
EXTRA CHOICE MIXED. Saved from selected flowers................
TAGETIFLORA. A new double variety, the petals being quilled
as periectly. as ay GIGerA Ster.......)...ser testa onsite seeee. «s-e Meeee
HAAGEANA. A double variety of Zinnia Mexicana; flowers deep
orange, margined with bright yellow; of long duration, and
densely covered until frost. The flower dries easily, keeping
the color in its natural brillianey....... OR SP rer RE EY pao

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For Seeds of Climbers, see page 695.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 65

SEEDS OF CLIMBING PLANTS.

Climbers are indispensable, useful, and very ornamental plants, for
covering old buildings, walls, arbors, trellises, and stumps with graceful
foliage, and beautiful rich colored, varied-shaped flowers in great pro-
fusion: the strong growing varieties for larger objects, and the more
delicate for pots, vases, baskets, and baleony decorations. Care should
be taken in selecting those varieties suitable for the purpose they are
intended; also the necessary support must be furnished in time; if
neglected and the plants are left to grow wild, they cannot always be
made to assume good habits after once thus neglected.

Per packet.
ABOBRA VIRIDIFLORA. Half-hardy tuberous-rooted perennial,
fruiting the first year from seed; with beautiful cut glossy,
dark green foliage, and small oval scarlet fruit..................ece00e 10
ADLUMIA CIRRHOSA (Mountain Fringe). A hardy biennial,
flowering the first season, of graceful habit and delicate foliage,

GIUSTERS Ol rOSV MAC OWES; 10. 1s... coscecc canada: fovcoateesosss sete sss 10
ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO (Dutchman’s Pipe). Hardy perennial ;
ornamental, curious-Shaped flowers.............c2-:e.cescconsceceeceosvoeees 10

BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum Halicacabum). Half-hardy,
rapid growing plant; flowers white, producing inflated capsules. 5

BRYONOPSIS LACINIOSA ERYTHROCARPA. Half-hardy,
ivy-like pale green foliage plant, with beautiful scarlet fruit,

HAT IEW W MLO Nee toeret es Sees aes ecoe deiab tne de 'ecesencetiiess cestode te tutoadeeese 10
CLEMATIS FLAMMULA (Virgin’s Bower). Hardy perennial,
fine for arbors and verandahs, white, very fragrant.................. 10

COBGEA SCANDENS. Half-hardy perennial, flowering the first
season, with large bell-shaped purple flowers. In sowing, place
the seeds edgewise and cover with light soil. Comes up best
TUSR EES LEC O) Fe O(ey0 DONO Ia Wi a Oe a oe eae dew Saar Secatoe was ences 10
COCCINIA INDICA. Half-hardy perennial, flowering the first sea-
son if started early, with beautiful smooth, glossy, ivy-like
leaves, contrasting with the fine, snow-white, bell-shaped flowers,
PMP ae MAT COL a cates acu on Cinaue cease saticeniecahascducesobepbier ceceedess 10
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR (Morning Glory). One of the hand-
somest flowering and most rapid growing plants in cultivation ;
the beauty and delicacy of their colors are unsurpassed; 15 ft.

ARG eee U st SoA RG EW HUT: (ie. cc ovee srood- cease scbmasebereesne each 5
BURRIDGI. Rosy crimson, with white centre................66 ceseseeee 5
NEDCHD AN PETES. CANT COLOTS, 2... csviina/aes seinden vosjecevaccnsscdnccsndeee 5
AUREUS SUPERBUS. Golden yellow flowers; 6 ft...............+sce06 10

CYCLANTHERA EXPLODENS. A free-growing handsome foli-
age plant, oval-shaped fruit, exploding when ripe; 10 ft........... 10

CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea quamoclit). A half-hardy, very beau-
tiful, delicate, fern-like foliage plant, and masses of bright
crimson and white flowers. Plant about the 10th of May; 15 ft.

CRIMSON. Very brilliant. Wuitr. Pure white................ each 5
MERGE ee Ve Cee CLITA SOD... 05.36 00crenctaeoce tesincicmbaces tie ieacepnnzecss os 5

ECCREMOCARPUS SCABER (Colampelis). Tender rapid-grow-
ing plant, with cluster of orange tube-shaped flowers...... ....... 10

GOURD, ORNAMENTAL (Cucurbita). A tender rapid-growing
interesting plant, with striking foliage and singular fruit.

CAVABASHAa The Old Dan per, Gourd 25.5 csiige-..55---0+-paicec abe iees veeees 5
HERCULES’ CLUB. Club-shaped ; 4 to-5 ft. long.................02.c00 5
EGG-SHAPED. MOCK ORANGE. PoWDER HORN............... each 5

ARGYROSPERMA. From Texas; also known as the Bonnet Gourd. 10
TRICOSANTHES COLUBRINA (True Serpent Gourd). Striped like
POREENE Ge COANGIN LO CALMING. 3.5.05 .< «tein ssicdvercosssecoevsecreces 10

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HYACINTH BEAN (Dolichos Lablab). Tender, rapid-growing,
free-flowering plant, for covering arbors, trellises, ete.
PURPUREA. Purple flowers, and seed-pods of a purple maroon..
ALBA (Purecwhite. ~ SORDID) 3 <7 neg pein as eebeeeeee cee ee each
IPOMGA (Morning Glory). Tender, of rapid growth and beau-
tiful flowers; for covering old walls, trellises, arbors, or
stumps of trees, they are invaluable; 15 ft.
COCCINEA. Small scarlet flowers, sold as the Star “ Ipomea’”....
COCccINEA LUTEA. Small yellow flowerss.... ...) c.cceccs cocece -oeecsene

GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA. Large blue flowers, with a broad
White! DOrd eis gcc. c ced cesnceceen nano ato nee etn oct cee eee meee ec aee
CHOICE=MIXED V ARIPRIES. All: COLORS scsseo-ceues eee enn cee ae
HvuBERI. The new Japanese hybrids, between Grandiflora an
Hederacea. Some with silvery-white, marbled foliage; large
trumpet-shaped flowers beautifully margined, of various colors.
MErxEps-AMH colors 2225200 scone cones. coast ens ee Seen: eae ode
FOLIUS VARIEGATIS. Foliage beautifully mottled and mar-
bled with white; mixed eolors.............. She Bysshe mii
BonA NOX (Evening Glory). Violet, very large fragrant flowers,
which expand im-the €vening,...<...-2.0. ce ese. be sees: | eee gn
LATHYRUS (Lverlasting Pew). Showy, free-flowering, hardy
perennial plant, growing in any common soil; ornamental for
covering old stumps, fences, or walls; 6 ft.
LATIFOLIUS. Purple flowers. ../-7........-. LAN AB EE eECR ERS RS ee cnn Ba
EA TEROENUSE AT BUS- maW/NIte fOWECES=c-sc0sense et caseae ton eee ae
LOASA LATERITIA. Half-hardy perennial, flowering the first
season ; a rapid-growing, free-flowering piant, with curious and
beautiful vorangé-red Mowers. nncocc-cce<teseoe cna kee e cee ene eeines
LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS. Half-hardy ornamental plant,
with showy, fox-glove-like, rosy purple flowers; 10 ft..............
HENDERSONI. Similar to the above, rosy carmine flowers..........
MAURANDIA. Half-hardy perennials, flowering the first season ;
beautiful, rapid slender-growing plants, blooming profusely
until late in the autumn. Plants should be started in the hot-
bed or green-house; 10 ft.
ALBIFLORA. Pure white. BARCLAYANA. Purple............ each
ROSEA. - Dark rose: *MrxEp=: All colors ics. os5- se eee each
SWEET PEAS (Lathyrus odoratus). Very beautiful, fragrant and
free-flowering plants, fine for screening unsightly objects;
blooming all summer if the flowers are cut freely, or the pods
picked off as they appear; 6 ft.
CROWN PRINCESS OF Prussia. Bright blush, very fine...........
BRown’s INVINCIBLE SCARLET. A beautiful bright scarlet......
LIGHT BLUE. PURPLE. STRIPED. TRICOLOR. WHITE....each
MIXED A" ALE COVOTS 2 ocean oases eae oe eee a one aan oe
THUNBERGIA. Half-hardy, desirable, slender, rapid-growing
‘ plants with pretty flowers, and constant bloomers; fine for vases,
rustic work, green-house or out-door culture; 4 ft.

ALBA. White, dark eye. ALATA. Buff, dark eye............ each
AURANTIACA. Orange, dark eye. BAKERI. Pure white...each
ALATA UNICOLOR. Pure yellow. MIXED. All colors....... each

TROPAOLUM. Half-hardy, elegant, profuse flowering plants,
for verandahs, trellises, ete, either in or out doors; 10 ft.
CANARY BIRD FLOWER (Peregrinum). With yellow canary-
likestlowers): VeGy ObWaMme Rb ceaccec eo scecns- ces sade eeae reese eeec eee
LARGE DARK CRIMSON (Nasturtium Majus). Showy flowers...

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They have become very popular for ornamental gardening and sub-
tropical effect; for planting in groups and massing, also for ribbons
and edgings. The following varieties can be readily” grown from seed.

For directions for sowing and management, see page 4.

Per packet.

ACANTHUS. A stately and beautiful ornamental plant. From
the leaf of Aeanthus mollis the capital of the Corinthian column
is derived. Growing freely in any rich, loamy soil. Hardy per-
SUE eM UCU CATHOLICS (od f2 ole gaconna's ipwienedecete viene de aeiciesaneweeier anne

AMARANTHUS. Showy, ornamental plants; very effective in
groups, for the centre of beds or flower borders; the colors are
most brilliant in poor soil and a dry season; half-hardy.

BICOLOR RUBER. Foliage scarlet and maroon, sometimes tipped
WAR IMC LOM Ceti tener ce hid sagt v cca cle ats sedjeioe seaph dseiecisoce deine dcaas bs cdess
GORDONI. Bronzy crimson foliage, shading off to brilliant scarlet
tufts of leaves on top of the stalk, the lower leaves having a

Scales PAUG MAROC MEbOe COMLCC i. nc. recey.-areqacs spo naelsedminnmedasensis
MELANCHOLICUS RUBER. Compact habit, with striking blood-
TC GUA OMI ACES Mn tts a ele spls de snoio opieib aatin tips einspiis ans adem ssciemerictars en nidles :

SALICIFOLIUS (Fountain Plant). A pyramidal plant, branching
close to the ground. The leaves are willow-shaped, elongated,
and wavy, at first of a bronzy green shade. As the plants be-
come stronger, the leaves at the ends of the branches assume a
bright orange-earmine and bronze color, forming magnificent
plumes, and giving the plant a picturesque appearance; 4 ft.....

TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat). Leaves red, yellow, and green; a
Very Nandsomcm no Shomy plants) 3 Eben s< .ccsecseccn np wcweses cataekes>

BASELLA RUBRA VARIEGATA. A beautiful plant for sunny
positions, fleshy white and green foliage, with bright red
SECMIS sALEM EN IMERCINL AE: 51 bs trun volsms, jour cnaor dhe sineesemesnl scese see des

BOCCONIA JAPONICA. Foliage white on the under side, ‘and
fine spikes of cream-colored flowers, very effective in the autumn ;

AGEL C HCA oO LLG « ares techn de ondetorteteduinetiaae ventievitns sgeiss vans dies nceege
FRUTESCENS. Large, glaucous foliage, of fine effect for out-door
GEPOranOUS + LOMMerepereM Mil «c.5i.c ccnscennndiesissahes cceseeesdleed as scacieas

CANNA (Indian Shot). The Cannas area stately species of plants,
highly ornamental, producing a very rich and oriental effect,
by their large, broad, massive foliage, terminated by racemes
of crimson, orange, 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 rvom. Half-hardy

perennials.
BIHORELLI. Scarlet, free-blooming, with rich brown leaves; a
dwarf showy plant; 2 ft.............. ARERR Me AEE ARS hae a
BONNETI FLORIBUNDA. Foliage purple and green; flowers
large, orange red; very choice; 7 ft............... deer tone mmaatadesiacssG
CUBENSIS. Orange and red. GIGANTEA. Large, scarlet....each
LIMBATA. Intense scarlet, edged with yellow; 4 ft.................6.
MUs#FOLIA HyYBRIDA. Red, large foliage, resembling a small
ANI Mi Meee ena eG Me oe fone d somatic sod'ysomass its dase ce danteme veucac aes
MUTABILIS. Changeable ; Lyi CARE AUS ie Lee ND ta ene hae a
Ne Pius ULTRA. “Large foliage, of a beautiful bronzy purple;
flowers brilliant, dark SETAC a AAMAS PNR OR tt erg
NIGRICANS. Searlet ; LOU Oe MLC H SOLVE GANK:.; ae. cee ssa tet merece erases
RENDATLERI. Large orange flowers, very beautiful, foliage green
TATED ENE Ne cate SR nc fu PM ia 8 ne gee ie de ligase epnone dsaescensnashines
ZEBRINA. Scarlet; beautiful zebra-striped foliage; 4 ft............
MIXED -VABRIECIES. All Colors...... ins s-0--0- oe Bed oiecee ededdaes

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Per packet.
CENTAUREA. Half-hardy perennials, fine for bedding, vases,
hanging-baskets, and pots. Also used for marginal lines.

GYMNOCARPA. Silvery gray foliage, very graceful; 14 ft.......... 25

CANDIDISSIMA. Splendid silvery-leaved; 1 ft..........2.....ceeceeeee 25

CLEMENTEI. Robust free-growing plant, crowns of beautiful
silver leaves, deeply fringed and cut in lobes; 6 in.................. 25

CINERARIA (Dusty Miller). Half-hardy perennials, fine for bed-
ding and ribbon beds; prized for their beautiful silvery foliage.

MARITIMA.- "With yellow flowerssci-c.oicc: co <0 fe rerete tn oeee teee sano 10
MARITIMA CANDIDISSIMA. An improvement on the above....... 20
ACANTHIFOLIA. Foliage beautifully cut like the Acanthus....... 20

ECHEVERIA METALLICA. Broad, saucer-shaped leaves, of a
peculiar lilac and metallic tinge, for the green-house or open
arden:;-tender peren tial 226: 22. oer socw nace es eee ee ae eee
EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA. Showy, white-and-green foliage; 2 ft.
FERDINANDA EMINENS. Showy and large foliage; 4 ft.........
HUMEA ELEGANS. Half-hardy biennial; a remarkably hand-
some decorative plant, producing drooping pyramids of ruby-
_red, grass-like florets, either for pots or the garden; 8 ft...........
MAIZE. STRIPED-LEAVED JAPANESE (Zea Japonica fol.
variegata). Itis beautifully and evenly striped, and ribboned
with alternate stripes of green and white; half-hardy; 5 ft....... 5
GRACILLIMA (Miniature Maize). Foliage elegantly striped....... 10
PERILLA NANKINENSIS FOLIIS VARIEGATIS. The foli-
age of this variety is variegated and striped with rosy carmine,
and sometimes with white, producing a charming effect........ ... 10
NANKINENSIS. A neat plant, with dark purple foliage; 14 ft... 5
PYRETHRUM FOLIUM AUREUM (The Golder Feather). A
highly ornamental golden foliage plant, for ribbon gardening... 10
RICINUS. Plants of stately growth and picturesque foliage, eom-
bined with brilliant-colored fruit, producing an oriental effect;
fine for lawns and pleasure grounds; half-hardy.
SANGUINEUS. Blood-red stalks and seed-pods; 8 ft.................05 10
TRICOLOR. Green-and-brown spotted red fruit, stalks red; 6 ft... 10
AFRICANUS ALBIDUS. White fruit; stem and leaves silvery: 8 ft.. 10
BORBONIENSIS ARBOREUS. Large and showy foliage; 15 ft...... 10
PINE MExpD¥ AREER PERS ac stestcceanee: cnet cote enna cook care eee 10
SOLANUM. Beautiful fruit-bearing plants (not edible), among
the most interesting green-house shrubs; fine for groups on
lawns or single specimens. Half-hardy perennials, fruiting the
first season from seed.
CILIATUM. Brilliant scarlet fruit, which retains its bright color
and form long after ripe; fine for Christmas decorations; 13 ft. 10
CAPSICASTRUM. _ Red, cherry-like fruit; 13 ft..........00..55 2.0.2.2. 10
MARGINATUM. Grayish foliage, margined white, yellow fruit; 2ft. 10
-RosustuM. Rich brown-tinted leaves and long spines render
the foliage extremely ornamental ......... 02. ......00. esses cecesceescoeees 20
WARSCEWICZI. Immense lobed leaves of a dark green color, rich
inflorescence and ornamental fruit; when planted in masses

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WHEELERI. An improvement on the old Jerusalem Cherry.
fruit oval and-of- handsome erow#tlre2225: 22520: -sccoe «=a ee ee 20

WIGANDIA CARACASANA. A grand plant, with stupendous
leaves, richly veined, and stems covered with crimson hairs;
haltchardy, peremuscilis. Getta. arenes eeesen 0 teee eee none eee een em en 25

IMPERIALIS. A new variety; leaves larger and firmer............... 25

YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. A _ hardy perennial plant, requires
several years to grow to perfection from seed; with large clus-
ters of white flowers’ on tall’stems 5 "3 T2222. 222-2 22, «oR eee 10

For Seeds of Green-house Foliage Plants, see page 73.

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1. CANNA. | 2. RIciNvs.
3. Soranum CrLiatumM.—Brilliant scarlet fruit, with a bloom on it like a plum, re-
taining its bright color long after ripe; grows to the height of 2 feet; fine for

Christmas trees and decorations. Per packet, 10 cts.

70 Dyreer’s Garden Calendar.

SEEDS OF EVERLASTING FLOWERS.

This class of plants have become very popular, and are generally
cultivated for their beautiful rich-colored flowers, which are desirable
for making up winter bouquets, wreaths, and Christmas decorations.
They should be cut when in perfection, tied in small bunches, and
dried slowly in the shade with their heads downwards, to keep the

stems straight.

Per packet.

ACROCLINIUM. Charming plants, flowering freely in any good
garden soil; half-hardy ; 1 ft.

ROSEUM. Brig ht rose. ALBUM. Pure white.....ccccc1csceseses each
AMMOBIUM ALATUM. Showy small white flowers; 2 ft..........
GOMPHRENA (Globe amaranthus). Handsome flowers of various

colors, familiarly known as the ‘‘ Bachelor’s Button ;’” half-

hardy ; 2 ft.
ALBA. Pure white. PURPUREA. Rich crimson. .ggeese-..0---- each
AUREA. Orange. STRIATA. Red and white ener £3 each
MTEXED yall (COLTS. cca... <1. cccvnsss ovedepterecttne ss <o vec MMMMMEOE ST oop eee cpeee se

HELICHRYSUM. Exceedingly effective choice Houblet flowers,
fine for borders; succeed in any rich soil ; 14 ft.

ALBUM. Pure white. LUCIDUM. YellowW....cc.cssssee seen each
ATRO-SANGUINEUM. Dwarf, with deep crimson flowers ...........
MACRANTHUM. - Large pink flowers. ...... sa: -nes ae eeees osekee stese
MONSTROSUM ATRO-SANGUINEUM. Beautiful large double dark-

TOG! MOWEFS eicac. Raaiecs vs ec asst eersescecwedeseeeudeuseccarnncat ose Seteeeneeeme
MONSTROSUM. Large showy flowers ; mixed colors................26+8
MIXED ABP EEES, ASSOnled: COlOTS:..s0..c-esseneossoccucceennacteee see:

HELIPTERUM SANFORDI. A very pretty border plant of
dwarf tufted habit with neat foliage and large giobular clusters

of bright golden yellow flowers ; tender; OM. Aes: Sees
POLYCOLYMNA STUARTI. Lar ge white flowers; 1} ft............

RHODANTHE. A delicate and charming half-hardy plant, sue-
ceeds best in light rich soil and a warm situation ; valuable for
pot or border culture; 1 ft.

ATRO-SANGUINEA. Dwarf, branching habit, disk of a oS erim-
son shade, ray scales of a ‘bright purple abba ao Meek hye ice Eee cok
MACULATA. Bright rosy pur le with yellow disk...:.. po ceeeseenc.
MACULATA ALBA. Silvery white with yellow diskK....................
MANGLESI= Brig POSESSUEV OPW CAN. 5.5, secec. vente. caddceosee>scteeee
MANGLESI _FLORE-PLENO (Prince Bismarck). This new double
variety is undoubtedly a great acquisition, and well worthy of
extensive Culipiwationesc. sectee recs $< ioce decussate soe se --ounkiew si ouennc.<ececs
STATICE. Half-hardy, free-flowering, showy plant, of easy culture.
BONDUELII. Deep golden yellow flowers; 14 ft.....................00
SINUATA.. Purple and yellow flowers; 1! ft...c00......0...c0r0-0000 sesees
SEN U Agi eae BD) Ap MESO Does onvcabats es cccnusmetee anna pacasetomituntorces
SPICATA. Fine for beds, edgings, or pot-culture; early flowering
plants, producing numerous ear-like spikes of rosy pink
flOWO LS Seis eeeeee he soci tect Ce nee emer ieee s ccs sircemuiee ss

WAITZIA. Handsome half-hardy plants, bearing their flowers in
clusters; of easy culture, thriving in any good soil; 14 ft.

AUREA. Bright yellow flowers eRe Ee a
CORYMBOSA. “Flowers of a lively red color with yellow disk ; 1 ft.

XERANTHEMUM. Showy double free-flowering border plants,
doing well in any garden soil ; 2 ft.

IMPERIAL. Flowers deep purplish WAOLEL Zor doccanshonseee een stnct tases
CARNATION: O Sbnlip ed sevebycued Whit eeaescee rccsteceteeee ste eaclenaaseae.
PURPBS Wiss Meee Dre are satel ees cece seele-hlae sar ates eviews each

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Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 71

1. HELICHRYSUM. | 4. AMMOBIUM ALATUM.

5. Laaurus OVATUS.
6. AGROSTIS.

2. ACROCLINIUM.
3. RHODANTHE,

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SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

These form a beautiful and attractive addition to the Flower Gar-
den ; their graceful forms and refreshing green colors giving a pleasing
relief to the brillianey of the more showy. occupants of the “flower bor-
ders. When carefully dried, they are useful in making up winter bou-
quets, ete.

Cut when in full bloom, and before the flower gets too old, tie in small
bunches and hang up in a dry, dark place, with their heads downwards.
They are nearly all annuals, and those which are not should be marked,
so they will not be destroyed for weeds.

Per packet.
AGROSTIS. All the varieties of this class are exceedingly beauti-
ful and graceful ; of dwarf growth ; 14 ft.

PULCHELEA, INEBULOSA. MUXED. 2 -.sc0, sc. -2-soeeee ree coe each 5
ANTHOXANTHUM GRACILE. Graceful and pretty; 6 in......... 10
AVENA STERILIS (Animated Oats). With pretty, large, droop-

ing spikes; on slender,stems;;-2 fie... ..........<c-2easeeeee eee anes 5
BRIZA COMPACTA. An erect, compact variety of Quaking
Grass; also known as Rattlesnake GYass:;: 1. Tee ie tee. oes races 5
GRACILIS. Small, delicate and graceful racemes; 1 ft............... 5
MAXIMA. Large Quaking Grass ; beautiful rattles : Eigse. Ree 5

BROMUS BRIZAFORMIS. A beautiful and graceful variety,
with drooping panicles resembling Briza Maxima; hardy

perennial tal}. fe. BS i.e) 0 seSevnwns soos vescecd Reet as cont 5. cae eee 5
CHLORIS TRUNCATA. Fine silvery plumes, with abundant

foliage ; elegant for bedding in groups; 2 ft.........0.....6. cesses ceeeee 5
COIX LACHRYM& (Job’s Tears). With broad, corn-like leaves ;

That btc hia reel yep Gar et ca od «ei ogre CO eielkias soucesalescalniy dose cna aineass 5
ELEUSINE BARCINONENSIS. Curious, with stems resembling

horns ; elegant for pot-culture; 1 ft........ ......0:+0:-.scsstee sceeree 10

ERAGROSTIS (Love Grass). Exceedingly pretty and ornamental ;

a favorite and ey grass; 2 ft.
ETE GAING DRG DD aoe ign 2s von 602-5 sowie. 00» Pementnaanoneemeaees xe each 5

ERIANTHUS RAVENNA, A hardy perennial, noble grass, with
exquisite white plumes resembling the Pampas Grass. Fine for
lawns if planted in clumps. Flowers the first season from seed
if sown very early in the green-house or hot-bed ; 7 ft.............. 20

GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM (Pampas Grass). Half-hardy peren-
nial; will stand out over winter, if protected with straw or
leaves ; the most noble grass in cultivation ; with silvery plumes

on;stems from:-6-to; 10 feet yhimineee 2.2. 25. -snoae (eos oascee tence eo acee 20 -
ARGENTEUM FOLIIS VARIEGATIS ; with variegated foliage; and
flowering in large, silvery plumes; Siphbsrecss sc censironan (daa coarse 20
HORDEUM JUBATUM (Squirrel Tail Gr ass). Wery handsome
and lovely purple plumes; 3 fit.............2csccoee -asces secre res cee-coees 10
ISOLEPSIS GRACILIS. Half-hardy perennial; dwarf, very
graceful, suitable for baskets, Vases, €tC...........0..0ssssee-eeeee eres 20
LAGURUS OVATUS (Hare’s Tail Grass). Beautiful small white
heads or spikes:of bloom > Pft.c.ces. scscepenpasccssseresmsance voe-cesessoress 5
PENN erie LONGISTILUM. A very graceful and interesting e
Plant >. Ube fbsee ecco eee ee ese Bene eeane ac nap oniaee Nell sroessnsissae se

PHALARIS. ARUNDINAGES, A variety of Ribbon Grass; 3 ft.. 5
STIPA PENNATA (Feather Grass). Hardy perennial plant with
beautiful delicate white feathery grass; flowering the second
season from seed. The seed being slow to vegetate, it should be

started: Inia hot-bed's: 2 titeesese eee enone ccs olsen tenenccaccomsssanor 10
ELEGANTISSIMA. A superb variety of the above; fine for pot or

border-cultures.<ccgscan ce bee soar eres er areneees come nee ecep somensecsierine 10

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SEEDS OF GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS.

The following varieties can be grown successfully from seed, by
proper eare and attention. For method of sowing, ete., refer to pages
41, 42, and 43. The vavrieties with an * are suitable for bedding out
during the summer.

Per packet.
*A BUTILON (Chinese Bell Flower). Plants of strong growth and
easy cultivation ; free- flowering , With various-colored, drooping
bell-shaped flowers ; 2 to 6 ft. .

FINE MIXED VARTETIES.........00.0.00. cise csceseececeeesereetee seers cence 25

ACACIA. A genus of great elegance and immense variety ; fine
ornamental foliage ; beautiful racemes of yellow flowers. Soak
the seed in warm water before sowing. ‘
AUN NER VANE DUBS... 00.200. .0. 050. 6¢ case iveoanen seeepine esensosinesosesee 25
*AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS (Blue African Lily). Bulbous-
rooted, with evergreen foliage and large heads of small blue
flow ers, blooming - in succession, on stalks 3 ft. IY bv. k coane 25
AMARYLLIS HYBRIDA. Beautiful bulbous- rooted plants, pro-
ducing from two to four of the richest colored crimson, scarlet,
and white- striped, lily-like flowers, on a stalk ; 1 ft. high.

NT PXCENEY WAACE DIE DDEIG< ch ). o cic sca'e calsoalt secure oeiedtepar eM elaine vale + 25
ARDISIA CRENULATA. An evergreen shrub, with beautiful
small red berries, remaining in perfection all winter................ 25
ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA. Singular scarlet flowers.............. 20
*AURICULA. From splendid choice varieties, mixed................0 25
AZALEA INDICA. Beautiful shrubby plants, saved from. a col-
lection of large showy flowers; 2 to 4 ft.; finest mixed............ 25
BEGONIA HYBRIDAS. Beautiful varieties of Rex, etc., varie-
ALE PCT IOC MUNG 60 s0u5.0, ios -nvces soso Oeete Water sete ane aBsedg teloens 25

*BEGONIA (New hybrid, tuberous rooted). These splendid varie-
ties, growing 12 to 18 in. high, of a branchy habit, are covered
the whole summer with bright and elegant flowers; blooming
the first season from seed. Tubers to be taken up and kept in
dry sand during the winter from frost.
BOLIvVIENSIS. Large, orange-colored flowers.. .......6.....sseececeeeees 25
SEDENI. Clusters of bright carmine flowers; 3 in. in diameter... 25
SEDENI VICTORIA. Bright carmine scarlet flowers, of compact

growth and great profusion of DlOOM. ......sece selec cose cee ee cece seen 50
Wii Crile P lO wors*iteare PIC Wat, SCALICH ic. Shes Uaties esc se cees evens 25

BONAPARTEA JUNCEA. A choice ornamental plant, with long
TUS -[TeeCAVES AIAG MD IME OW CRS: Cedi gaancnescwen sued si easeccceneccsenee 25

CALCEOLARIA. Superb plants, of a highly ornamental char-
acter, and universal favorites for the decoration of the green-
house or conservatory. For sowing of seed and cultivation,
see pages 42 and 43.

HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. Superb, large, rich, self-colored

flowers; saved from a choice collection; mixed colors............. 50
HyBripDA. Large spotted or tigered flowers; mixed colors......... 50
HYyBRIDA NANA. Superb, dwart; spotted flowers; mixed........ 50

*RuGOSA (Shrubby). Bedding varieties ; finest mixed colors...... 50

=CHAMAZPEUCE DIACANTHA (Ivory Thistle). A rare orna-
mental foliage, biennial Carduinea, with long leaves thickly set
with spines, symmetrically arranged. The mid-rib of the leaves
and spines are of ivory-white and the glossy green of the leaves

PN MAC TY A SION VACOW UN a Ds ea ecco eee daisspeabecnacerasustatevses 20
CASABONZ (Fish-bone Thistle). Glossy green leaves, with white
nerves and brown spines; half-hardy perennial; 1 ft. 10

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2. CHAMMPEUCE DIACANTHA.
3. DoUBLE CINERARIA.

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5. Begonia (Tuberous-rooted Hybrids).

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Per packet.
CINERARIA (Cape Asters). A favorite green-house plant; bloom-
ing during the winter and spring months. Our collection is
very choice. For culture, see page 43.
HYBRIDA. Splendid mixed varieties, all Colors............scesseecvees 25
HyYBRIDA NANA. Splendid dwarf compact varieties, mixed...... 25
FLORE-PLENO (New Double Cineraria). The beginning of a
race of plants which for cut flowers will be unsurpassed. All
the colors of the single exist in this new double variety........... 1 00
*CLIANTHUS DAMPIERI (Glory Pea). A beautiful climber,
with elegant foliage, and brilliant, rich scarlet, long, pea- shaped
flowers, 3 in. in length; each flower picturesquely marked with
a large, black blotch in front. When planted out doors, it re- .
quires a dry, warm, sandy soil, and should be watered sparingly. 25

DAMPIERI FLORE ALBO. A white variety of the above... en OO)
*COLEUS. One of the most beautiful of our variegated foliage
plants. Saved from our fine collection; mixed varieties......... 25

CYCLAMEN. Charming bulbous-rooted ‘plants, with beautiful
foliage; universal favorites for the green- -house or parlor and
for winter and spring blooming; 6 in.

IPERSicU Me f tawers witite and pinks. s..6.. 2c i.0ciieees toes s dabeceect 25
PERSICUM ATRO-RUBRUM. Dark crimson; large flowering....... 25
EERSiGuM AteuMe Pure white fowers..\.22...0:scsseaterccsseressnsnsse 25

*ERYTHRINA (Coral Plant). Ornamental and effective plants
for out-door summer decoration, with beautiful foliage and
superb spikes of flowers. The seeds should be soaked in warm
water for several days before planting; 5 ft.

GRIsTA-GAGL I UScarlet Mowers. ...\5..25...<se Meee ests dato sar scneess oe 25
HENDERSONI. Rosy vermilion; very splendid compel oacin Se ASHNC ONDE 25
LAURIFOLIA. Scarlet; showy fOWeESeS. cee rea ec, 25

FERNS. These ornamental and graceful plants are too well known
to require any description. Are very desirable for Wardian
eases or ferneries. They delight in peaty, sandy soil.

ADIANTUM PUBESCENS. Maiden-hair Fern...c.se.sccsescessssesecoeees 25
ADIANTUM SESSILIFOLIUM. Maiden-hair Fern, with tripinate
and arching fronds, the pinne delicate and light ¢ PREOM spss hs «0 25
GYMNOGRAMMA SULPHUREA. Golden Fern, with ‘dwarf slender
fronds, bipinnate; the pinne set rather distante co fee fo 25
GYMNOGRAMMA TARTAREA. Silver Fern, with handsome long
fronds, bipinnate; the pinne with obtusely rounded lobes........ 25

PTERIS ARGYREA. Variegated Fern, with long fronds, the
pinne pinnatifid, the lower pair bipartite ; color silvery white
Wiha lie er CCMA NONE aeseci a os ewdedeeeiene vest nienes avecvedes (iubseeas 25

PTERIS CRETICA ALBO-LINEATA. Variegated Fern, with long
fronds, pinnate, the pinne having a white band through centre. 25

Preris PALMATA. Dwarf and compact, fronds 1 ft. high, 4 in.

wide, deeply palmate, and bright green....................2:s0:ececeeees 25
PTERIS SERRULATA. Fronds pinnate, pendulous; the pinne of
Ta 2 Ca) of a Re oe en ORe i oe Ane en 25
LOMARIA GIBBA. A dwarf green-house Tree Fern, of the most
elegant and graceful growth; adapted for every purpose Seen sen 25
LOMARIA CILIATA. A. variety of Tree Fern with elegant foliage. 25
CGI E MAE NPA BEL LTES (3022 sings seer qdveecved Lusdel couse voces Qeoues 25
FUCHSIA (Lady’s Ear-drop). Saved from the finest single and
COWIE MIM OV ATACLLOS s DIX COL 22. ess ects cc verices coc cceoce cosceacceses 50
*GERANIUM ZONALE. A superb strain of the largest and finest
varieties ; saved from a choice collection; mixed.................-44. 25
ZONALE VARIEGATED. Gold, bronze, and tricolored varieties;
saved from a celebrated collection : mined Mie cdeclh caw rsiuban no 50

PELARGONIUM. Mixed, from the finest fancy and spotted varie-
ties; of large flowering SEG tant: icah awceee ele De ccep wallow nebaswh fe tb Se)

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8 Cizantuvs. | 4. Lumania (iree Fern).

Tand2 CarceoLaria. Hysrip Srotres. |

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Per packet,

GERANIUM, APPLE-SCENTED (Pelargonium odoratissimum).
This delightfully fragrant and favorite variety can only be grown
from seed, to form a nice plant. We have made a specialty of

growing this y ariety. Five packets for one dollar...................
GESNERIA. . Beautiful hot- house, bulbous-rooted plants, produc-
ing brilliant colored spikes of flow ers; choice mixed; 2 ft.......

GLOXINIA. A choice bulbous-rooted plant, producing in great
profusion its bell-shaped flowers, of the richest and most beauti-
ful colors, during the summer months ; the bulbs must be kept
warm and dry during the winter.

CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA ERECTA. Rich-colored, erect flow-

RAE BETAS LOMO RG yrpreen iis « “nd za «Soe Seb cTas ae'vclde swabiaeialSSs-c shied cbse wanldldec ban
CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA HORIZONTALIS. Rich-colored, hori-
Zonal Hoppensr Ame xed (COLON cs «joie ssuice sti ve Pi kingds UaSicidda clas ducted. P56
CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA PENDULA. Rich- colored, drooping
HeYOTS SouIN RAO OLS: 005 22.5 26g eaas oak -adeaaswedelea te wectsell ataaenndt waleed
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. Choice dr ooping, erect and pendulous,
PARSe TON ELIME) VAN IELICS $ MIKE. ssh. cs scene eden ode rede waatuceeaecae
*GUNNERA SCABRA. Showy, ornamental foliage plant; leaves
of immense size; flowers greenish yellow; 2 ft.........0..... cc. ecs 00s

*HELIOTROPIUM. Flowering during the whole season, and its
delightful perfume makes it a most desirable bouquet flower.
PE Uy WANG lS nt: DULL G:,_.cnucebeneiewetes-eeeese ates eo ieahe ots aiieeninec’s
TRIOMPHE DE' LIEGE: Large; pale lavender. 2... i..06. ci... cscs
ROMDESeNOERES- saVieryidank:purples.2s... ces Ar ciniie. Bons
VOLTARRM ANON. spark: purples? sess hockey aie ree ak eeu S eae e hades
HOLGER VIEGE DOV ARTE TIES :...2, conta Seuredesk woneenielse” soatlacenae tes
KENNEDYA. Handsome and highly ornamental climber. Soak
the seed in warm water before sowing. Fine varieties, mixed...
=LAGERSTRAMIA (Crape Myrtle). Beautiful free-flowering
shrubs. Hardy south of Philadelphia.
InDICAS [Rheoldiand popular pink Varietys i625. cages. weeds eo ot
INDICA KERMESINA. Attractive crimson floweFs.............s..se00
*LANTANA. One of the most desirable bedding plants, constantly
in bloom, and changing in hue. Seed saved from our fine col-

legiton Giemamed vanietiCsie sd. :ieccais bosciedide ake ogee ead Sadeasd v0 bck
DAU BBSENOB Habs (Sweet Bay: Lee), ceastinckacedacehcscbcoenss ceodeceee
MANDEVILLEA SUAVEOLENS. An evergreen climber, with
PACSe ONE ALAC RANE, MO WOTS is .0sied «fe getuients oc sleneawas abun Rstaise caine os

MYRSIPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES (Smilax). A beautiful and
graceful climber, none surpassing it for its glossy deep green,
wavy and most delicate foliage; fine for vases and baskets; also
BEsirale tO MSE WADE CUb TO WETS.....2(0. sos des slasebatte covenants swost-veancbane

*MUSA ENSETE. The noblest of all plants is this great Abys-
sinian Banana. The fruit of this variety is not edible, but the
leaves are magnificent, long, broad, and massive, of a beautiful
green, with a broad crimson mid- “rib ; the plant grows luxu-
riantly from 8 to 12 ft. high. It is used with success in the
parks of Europe, and our experience last summer on our own
grounds, proves that it stands the rain and storms without
laceration. In our hot summers it luxuriates®nd attains gigan-
tic proportions, producing really a tropical appearance, and
should find a place in every collection, where there is a con-
servatory or green-house, for planting therein during the winter,
from the fact of its presenting an ornamental appearance among
the other plants; and being easily removed, presents the same
grand effect on the lawn, terrace, or flower- -garden, when bedded
out inthe summer. Those not havi ing the above convenience,
by cutting the leaves off, can store it in a light cellar during the

50
50
50

78 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Per packet,

winter, with a covering of soil, or planted in a tub, water spar-
ingly. Our correspondent assures us that the seed this season
is of exceptionally good quality, germinating freely if started
in a hot-bed or on bottom heat in the green-house. The seed
now offered are at a moderate price, which heretofore has been
so high as to prevent its dissemination to any great extent.

Packetsicontainine ifouriseedsts.uateice:. Sees ee es ce 5

NERIUM OLEANDER. A splendid flowering shrub ; mixed colors.
PHORMIUM TENAX (New Zealand Flax). An ornamental plant,
with long sword-like evergreen foliage; fine for vases, ete.......
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA (Fringed Chinese Primrose).
A charming and profuse flowering plant, indispensable for win-
ter or spring decoration in the conservatory or green-house.
The seed we offer has been saved from one of the finest collec-
tions, and has always given satisfaction.
PUNCTATA ELEGANTISSIMA. A new variety, flowers dark velvety
crimson edvesispottied! wath winites ts... 1c seesese ee eee ee ee
KERMESINA SPLENDENS. Very large flowers, brilliant, velvet-
likexerimsonsiwithsyellowieyeneets.. onsen ccna teeta eee eae
ERECTA SUPERBA. Large brilliant rosy vermilion...................
RoOSsEA. Rose-colored. ALBA. Pure white........... 2.222. ..0--- each
ALBA RUBRA STRIATA. | White, red-striped sc. sc2:ctec- cess eee ere cecees
CHOICE OV ARETE TERS? Mixed COlOrSs:. cei sotuee st eee cence eer eee
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA FLORE-PLENO. The fol-
lowing double Chinese Primroses are very fine and strongly
recommended, as they reproduce themselves, true, from seed.
KEEMESINAS) Double crmmson.s...0<5-cceme nese eet eee ete cee eee
ATBASO =D o1bliehiwhibesecacceeee ks ace aback kloe ae ee oe en
PRIMULA JAPONICA (New Japanese Primrose). Styled in Eng-
land the “Queen of the Primroses,” and is perfectly hardy
there. The leaves resemble those of the English Primrose, but
are about three times the size; the flowers are produced ona
tall scape in whorls; the seed takes a long time to germinate,
and requires great care and constant attention.
KERMESINA. Rich, rosy purple, with a dark eye..................0066
ALBA. Pure white, with an orange-colored eye...............-00. ++
PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower). Magnificent ornamental climb-
ers, flowers attractive and varied, produced in great profusion
and of long duration; choice varieties, mixed.........../...00- 02-0
“SALVIA (Sage). Favorite ornamental bedding plants, loaded
with spikes of scarlet, white, and blue flowers, being produced
in great profusion from July to October; fine bedding plants.

SPLENDENSs.. Vibvid scarlet +3) fls...-2scecece wadeae ase eee ees sane eae
SPLENDENS FLORE ALBO. A new white-flowered vigorous

grower, suikeithe oldisearletisavery 3 fitz.sizecc. cee osces. eee eek bee eeeces
PATENS: Superb; deepsbluel+n3) tls5c. .sacecse deka senescent alcce masa
CoccINEA. Scarlet, free-bloomer; half-hardy annual; 2 ft........
ARGENTEA. Beautiful silvery foliage, and spikes of rich-colored
: flowers Spite. sa ssc iS: leat cee ead oe SS, icles artes EE ee

TACSONIA VAN VOLXEMI. A beautiful green-house climber,
having flowers abou®5 in. in diam., of the richest scarlet, flow-
ering abundantly almost the whole year. Half-hardy perennial.
TROPZOLUM LOBBIANUM. These varieties of beautiful climb-
ers bloom freely during the winter months in the green-house
or conservatory.
COULEUR DE BISMARCK. Flowers of a singular Bismarck brown,

very Striking fang distin €b:3...c: -22- essere sok cask ie senate eer eereee cence
CAROLINEGSCHM ID, - Deepsascarleti.ce cuit a. caceesh cee meee tenes
GEANT DES; BATAILLES. |! Brilliant\earmiimes-s22--;2--sseu-scesaeteees
SI DIOST BSE Wi DB:e 10) WINE TDN ADS Hetiha coo ce cune cosas eeGdooigosseeece -oonsebascon seco

wo

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REET

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1. TropxoLtum LoBBIANUM. 3: PrimuLa SINENSIS FIMBRIATA.
2. GLOXINIA HYBRIDA. 4, PRIMULA JAPONICA.

80 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

FLOWER SEEDS IN ASSORTMENTS.

The following are principally imported from Europe, and will be
found very choice. They are sold in the original packages at the prices
named. Each variety or color separate in the package:

Varieties. Per packet.

ANTIRR EIN UM; BIntst DWAR .....) 22a £0 GE. $0.75
ANTIRRHIN UM, HINES REDWOAR HT .........2) cae 6 dese. 0
ASTERS, FINEST QUILLED SSRSESNT wat oeaine vos vrso Saban see 1S ee. 1.00
FINest QUO TEA BD Bes veo oe scaseeiers okooe sécsic eee 1 ge ms ee Ae
TRUFFAUT’S PHONY-FLOWERED PERFECTION...... 12 .......0 1.00
TRUFFAUT’S IMBRECATED POMPONE.......00- ceceeceee iS aAa eee 1.00
VECTOR ES... 5. eR ae eee. Sos ode oe ean Ee IPD eects 1.00
DWARREB OU QUIT: Woo .2. c. ake cots cost esse. ot eee eae 49
GTA NEAENPPRIROR So eess So eo elec tee eee Bie eceees ss ie
WTAPECHE-ELOWEBED- ROSE... focscl-:-:.-- ci eee 10 2 8 7S
COCA RDEAME ORT CROWN: 2o8 fi.55k- -6 eee G2 50
GOL ArED CNet sic. (c Neae see ee ols Sank coche eee Gr cb hes 1.00
OF AVIPVERENTUSORTS eorc. bh .cecscons oe Se eae 12 eas 1.09
BALSAM, DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED........-:..-<- liGieeeascos 1.00
DOUBLEGA MEUETA-FROWBERED >... scqcseccces-.s0e0 sees Sa neceneess D0
NEW FRENCH ROSE-FLOWERED..............000 cccecoeee Dee eee 1.00
CANNA. Beautiful foliage plants...................... Sisss 1S Eee 1.00
CANNA. Beautiful foliage plantsiisk st. Ae see Dyes Senor 00
CARNATION. Finest varieties..... PERE erate BP Rare bn se NE i Ee eee 1.50
PDERNS, choice varieties. cre.... ssc -ce2cc eae soe ease aoe TOES es. 1.50
BERNS, choice varieties. 2.5...<c0s- toe eee ee Sikes sees 1.00
GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS, choice selection............... Dat ae 3.00
GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS, choice selection.............+. PO eee 2..0 -
HOLLY HOCKS, superb double Biielish ses: -cc-s eens LE Beg) eae 1.00
HoLLYHOCKS, superb double English...... sine Gree ccc. 00
IMMORTELLE, or Everlasting Flowerg i oree ae. aye Sere 1.50
IMMORTELLE, or Everlasting Flowers.................. [bee ee 1.00
LARKS Reset ROCK? -ioi2s.cse es. osesscoese coe ccuce 10 nce: 50
DOUBLE SHOCK-FLOWERED...cccsceeeeee shen ee C0 Nes Ses 00
NASTURTIUM (Tropeolum). Dwarf varieties.......... 70 aaa 7d
ORN AMTEINGA E-LEAVED PLANTS... 2... .::tecstewcscse TON coca 1.00
GOURDS Serer ans co be weeguce ee eRe eee Foe Se. 1.50
GRASSES Se eer lds Se eS. AP ae, Fee SE
PETUNIA, splendid sorts ?..../2)55 2 Jcstocs eee eee ee TO. 1.25
DOR Tab exeT WAMIONN Eo. ..30s dsc ood oven ee ee Oa =. 1s
PIN Resp splendid sorts. .....25:-.2.. ss aeteiteane sou eeaetec ts 1 Dae een 1.00
PHTLOXSDR UMMONIe oo. sillier ee ee 16a ecxe 1.00
PHL OX “Dy RGNUMION DT «5 oc.5c ce neeo ocs can seme eee a eeacene 86.28. 50
PORTUDACAS Nig DOUBLE 2...2.. <2 eaten eee Otc. 1.00
Rot UN R64 19) OR GA Sen 5-0 ee INI eae ene Se we Bel Bice se 25
POPPY Doublettarsation 27... <:teanss. 6.1 tacn ee es EO 1275. £8 50
PmONY- 1DY DOS SADIE DY sey ee oe eg co a EE TOPCASE. <: 00
PRIMU LA SENBINSIS:.4.. 550.5. Jeol caceeusedccss eee an [he Aa 2.00
'PRIMU HA OINENSIS) 5. ak ccscocs (a cciw cad scseeeee eee eee ONes. cc 1.00
STOCKS, Large-flowered, Dwarf Ten-week................ | ea eere 1.00
PERPETUAL FLOWERING, Ten-week.............-...006 Gr ee 50
EMPEROR; OR -PERPETUA L.:.....sct.-- sce oanceeoeee: 12 tex 1.00
BROMPTON, “OR” WANDER. ...o0.0..20 scesteccseos <0 aE ee 1.00
STW RB AP BAS re oe Stee eel ee Uae oe a ee SS Sr 25
WALL-FLOWER, Fine German Double................... 1 Wn Bea 1.25

ZINNIA; ELEGANS, New Double. <.0-20-...25- ee LOPE 1.00

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HARDY ANNUALS AND OTHER CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
BY WEIGHT.

The following are offered by the quantity, and are exceedingly showy
and effective for massing in beds, borders, marginal lines, or ribbons ;
also as large groups for front effect in shrubberies, Cle and in covering
large or blank spaces, or beds; at these prices not less than 4 oz. of a
kind.

Per oz
ABRONIA UMBELLATA. Trailing rosy lilac..............2...- cose sceee » $1.00
ACROCLINIUM ROSEUM. Rose.............. eke ce SANA ED aok Hicks h onde eeee 00
AGRE AENEAN PREC AINGIVE, —BIMeS.1o5sc50 65 Ok KON es a aes 1200
ALYSSUM, SWEET. White....... eats te Ts ta Op eget yah! shang ob. 3 tubes)
AMARANTHUS MELANCHOLICUS RUBER. PRICOLOR ss -cc se. each 1.00
CANDATUS. GIGANTEUS........ tr histiern x cltsok Mie eels Ae each 60
AcstHns: pGermanicholeemaiReds.j2c0.issk. 7 Ads. dtersbees cddieanees vided 2.00
QUuIELED. Mixedst PYRAMIDALs« Mixed. ccgecires aledias each 1.50
IPRONK-BROWHRED IE PREECDION {ciesiss vidoes Seed La sves Fi sbeste sdeee . 4.00
BALLOON VINE....... WRU aEEY eas Peis ts Ube JERR ROSES Ree geno)
BALSAMS. Dwarf, a Aenee AMaOWered J hrsx nase ctiosgeodes. hares eee 2.00
Double rose- -flowered. Mie gael ete Hehioccusaeksyaeoe Bocca kthiste os ~ 2.00
_ yiVhbite-ypureiwhatel(fine for florists). i... 540 inh ALS fk #72200
CAGARTAgy Scarlet ands yellow mixed) sich. .jss.ge08d ees crashes 1.€0
CALLIOPSIS. Mixed....... seru dehiads ise dhe eee dionh eee ass WEAR SEES 60
DRUMMONDI.....:.... POST n TORE HOC aOR UAC TCU DSR ee SEE .60
CANDYTUFT. White. Purple. rim sons sais oes Ok 2s each _.50
DOGKSCONDB: 1 Miamed sari teste: jcssusce doeaes <odgcab S24 oeresconeos chk a Bote 1.00
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR (Morning Glory). Mled fees ek kee a)
MINOR OR TRICOLOR. Purple, with white centre..:.............. 50
CYANUS MINOR, CBUEC CORWM LE LOWET) « cccee cesses ont ccs stains Gennes si teas .50
OVPRESSuV mm. Oorimson.c. Whitertscscssccs vo ecewhes Se each 80
IANTHUS CHINENSIS. Extra double China Pink.. BONER ccs 1.50
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). Crocea, orange............ 50
se Cie Welle ULES: saeseests Joos eee eee Aenean EC hia HB ence oe PRA)
EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA. Green and white, SILOW 9 -n5-0- 00 ee Seen sO
ClOBsErAIADANTE.. Purple: Mixed... ...tiercceSietdeccos’..osnee. each ~ 7/5
HELIANTHUS NANUS. Dwarf double Sunflower.....:............ 0000 00
MAJOR, Common Sunflower............... roe eRe Sete: per Ib. 50.10
Tia U GST A.GSt ea ag eine A el per lb. .75 —.10
Tpomaa COCCINEA. Star Morning Gloryanin Boar Miaeccks oe 00
GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA. Mixed varieties................ each 50
LABKSPUR, 4 Dwart, rocket 205 tise an eee hee setae CN Beata 0)
NESE WEE COH EEE Un H1 07:0 TQS) perm NUUXRCOR witiccsentericss-s osecciethsensssee 40
MARIGOLD. French mixed. African mixed...............0..000 each 1.00
WE TGNO NBA WC SESE CML C Oar ce en ccs oo bonnes eecuteccesecee ede wovece D5)
NASTUREDUMS sulallberimsome , MAUREG.i.2 ic.carncstorationeceetioess each ~ .25
WINER ORCS VATACLICSS ©. OL hicirciaccc ccc vecees bs os Mies MRRec tee beatles voce 250
PHLOX DRUMMONDI: © Choice varieties, Mixed. .......5..ceccceeees sevens 1.50
Prrunea Choice mixed hybrid varieties.........Qi i. se ceneadestsdec+e 2.00
Ma OA CCOMNANELCDIES syetaes nists «lesson eyecwies sine sadtedec's stems tea: sees 1.00
EN aeRO TOTO IANEECE VAT ICTIOS, in scie-se sce e'sere se odued ses vies Hbgate ln ctiges .50
POR MONON MAONOICE MALX EC. COLOMS. 3..6. hose deec ec ones fidence es Bectateecdice 1.00
SCABIOSAN MF 1G EBINAC). 0.5505 io.ved cocescoscesosce te ideas. vedies eee 1.00
SI STN Ee EA ee ne a ee ee RR 1.00
SWEET PEAS, Choice colors, mixed.................. ---. per db, $100: «10
MEO NBHEG UM. - OHOICE COLOYS MIX. ......0 06.0. soteescencsecdbeou oseressite 80
ENE: nN Aee MeL NA CHIOIGE IMUKCC.. rcccctccscsseccecesisctece sence sebirs ocevds 6.00

MIURA Se PSU CMAOU DIC MWVATICHICS. .55.005 decee ous wc ccstcrocbsadecss vicieaedseee 1.00

82 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

SUPPLEMENEFARY EISf

OF VARIETIES OMITTED IN THE GENERAL LIST, AS WELL AS

NOVELELES., OF AS74, 75.

The descriptions of the Novelties are as given by their respective growers.

Per packet,
ALONSOA LINIFOLIA. Of all the introductions of this sek,
this plant deserves the foremost place. The plants growing 14
ft. high, are bushy and compact, with pretty dark-green flax-
like leaves of a symmetrical and graceful habit, covered from
almost the base te the summit with glowing light-scarlet flowers.
It is easily grown either for pot or out-door culture, and when
planted in masses, produces a beautiful effect.............. Resale oe 50

MYRTIFOLIA. This myrtle-leaved variety grows 24 ft. high,
very vigorous and exceedingly floriferous. The flowers are
larger and of intenser scarlet than Alonsoa Linifolia. It will
be found of great service for large beds in the open ground...... 50

AMARANTHUS HENDERI. This Amaranthus differs from any
other ever sent out. From its graceful pyramidal growth of
3 to 5 ft., and brilliant colors, it produces a striking sub-tropical
effect; when young the leaves are brown, madder, and bronze,
and as they grow larger, each plant assumes its distinctive col-
ors ; the leaves are long and gracefully bending............ Bo cnonccony, Molt)

AQUILEGIA CCRU-
LEA (Rocky Mountain Co-
lumbine). Among hardy
perennial plants this may
be ranked as one of the
finest. The flowers measure
3 inches in diameter; the
outer five petals, as well
as the long spurs, are of a
beautiful violet blue; the
immer petals are pure white,
forming a pleasing con-
Uy RPP Ot Cre scare et 20 ets.

AQUILEGIA CHRY-
SANTHA (Golden Spurred
Columbine). A handsome
hardy perennial from the
Rocky Mountains, a strong
growing species, forming
bushy plants 4 ft. high, pro-
ducing freely allsummer an
abundance of bright golden
yellow flowers....... 25 ets.

Rocky Mountain COLUMBINE.

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Per packet.
ASTER CELLULAR VICTORIA CRIMSON. A very fine glow-
ing rich color, of this beautiful new class, of only recent intro-
duction, and is thOroughly constant......... cscs ssccecceceeeceseeecaeees 50
GOLIATH. This splendid new large-flowering variety is much
admired, blooms profusely, and of strong robust habit; five

Jovenoniaghlls Celloies Our h- eo 8 PRC AAE eek Dea Roe a ee 25
HumbBoupt. A dwarf Peony-flowered variety, producing large

Aa wert heau tiled COlOVS {0.065352 0k6so eb eckd head iad aelve doodles cess 20
Mont Banc. The largest flowering; produces pure white flow-

ers 5 inches in diameter ; extra double... io...) ..50. 0 .cck8. sence ee eneoens 20
Princess. A large-flowered Dwarf Bouquet variety; mixed

Cette ee dee Senta te ve ea Ao Bos Vance ed bbc tanccone dasnaes secseedbeseube 20
SHAKESPEARE. A globe-flowered Dwarf Aster, beautifully im-

bricated ; globular flowers, mixed COLOVS...........ccecceeees ce eeee tenes 20

WASHINGTON. This new class of Asters is pronounced the
finest in existence; originated from the Victoria, and is similar,
but more robust. The flowers, particularly the centre one, are
larger and of a more globular form. WHITE, pure white.
PEACH-BLOSSOM, With a delicate tint..........0.s0cccccecses tenes each

bo
Or

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Af i > i 7

A BRANCH or CELOSIA HvtTTOoNI.

CELOSIA HUTTONI. This beautiful plant is of compact, pyra-
midal form, and bushy habit, each branch being tipped with a
small spike of bright crimson flowers; the upper surface of the
leaf being of a deep claret color, while the under side is of a
bright crimson shade. A splendid bedding plant, and suitable
HREM MOREA CUS sy odiicdh cs Bh -iots es rlended ivetaus ip occu ivsecadessaedagdesed 25

84 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Per packet,

CELOSIA JAPONICA (Japanese Cockscomb). A new and entirely
distinct variety of great beauty, from Japan; combs brilliant
red, cut and ruffled like lace,-often in pyramidal masses...........

DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGI LACINIATUS STRIATUS FLORE-
PLENO. A new large-flowering double variety; the white
blossoms elegantly striped and streaked with different shades,
which vary from delicate rose to deepest red..........c..seseecerees one

HUNNEMANNIA FUMARIAFOLIA. — Half-hardy perennial
herbaceous plant, with handsome yellow tulip-like flowers; 2 ft.

LOASA HISPIDA. A new erect-growing variety, height 3 ft., and
long dark-green pinnated leaves. Flower stalks are 2 ft. in
length, and produce a number of yellow and white biossoms;
for potion outdoor, Culp ne saz.f-. dase saacic fo-eteelsw-s faoes Sesdepacleeceeeok

LOBELIA HETEROPHYLLA. A new strain of Lobelias; of up-
right growth, abundant bloomers.

ALBA. Height 12 in., with large, pure white flowers...............0-
C@RULEA. Height 18 in.; large, brilliant blue flowers...............

LOBELIA ERINUS EMPEROR WILLIAM. A new trailing
variety for vases, edgings, etc., with fine sky-blue flowers.........

LYCHNIS SPECIOSA. A new hybrid hardy perennial variety,
With agoreat wWaTiationy ot COlOrsteec:-css: cscosedececostes cee nee ree:

MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CORDIFOLIUM VARIEGATUM. A
green-house herbaceous succulent plant, exceedingly attractive,
with handsome variegated foliage, fine for baskets, summer
bedding, either im-eroups or edeanient:..-....-sesncstcssos teens ese eseee

MIGNONETTE, DWARF COMPACT (Reseda odorata nana com-
pacta). A new robust variety of a dense semi-globular form,
10 in. high and 18 in. in diameter, dark-green leaves, and cov-
ered with reddish-tinted flowers................ EE Se BEATA Pen EAS oh

PYRAMIDAL BOUQUET. A new pyramidal variety; dark-green
leaves and large spike of intense red floweTS............-.s-sssee eee

MYOSOTIS DISSITIFLORA. One of the best of the Forget-me-
nots. Of eompact habit, profuse bloomer, and appearing like a
sheet of most exquisite blue; a fine attractive spring bedding
plant; halthardysperenmialis.c-2.:.%--cacuscece esse ssearen- scence

SEMPERFLORENS. A charming new dwarf Forget-me-not, grow-
ing to the height of 8 in., of free growth and thriving equally
well in sun or shade; continuing in bloom the whole season,
with beautiful blue flowers; fine for bouquets; half-hardy
Per Om WEL sees aces. axten cs cteoekls «brine See oeee vod meee eens s

PETUNIA, DREER’S EXTRA CHOICE MOTTLED. Mottled,
blotched and striped, white-and-purple, and white-and-crimson
varieties ; an improved strain of great merit, the result of many
years’ careful selection. We consider them the finest Petunias
‘ever offered ; our collection has taken the first premiums at the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Exhibitions for years.
Fiven packets tor Si OO eects gen. ot Meecisncsinn cose tobeon seston. +c

MARGINATA GRANDIFLORA. Large-flowered varieties of various
shades, bordered with a distinct and deep belt of green; very

handsome and choice*colors.:..tessce------iotetetieeeeete seed tecee es =sn
HYBRIDA VENOSA. Beautiful veined varieties, and of the finest
Colorsmiixe dees cack poe seecee tare ceeaee RO PICS OS hy i ne ann es

PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA. This novelty is offered
as areal acquisition to our bedding annuals, and a marked im-
provement on the numerous varieties of Phlox Drummondi. The
distinguishing features are its stronger compact growth, large
and finer formed flowers, with white centres, admirably relieved
by a dark violet eye; beautiful colors, mixed...............--..------

10

20

20
20

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Per packet.

PHLOX DRUMMONDI HEYNOLDI CARDINALIS. A new
dwarf variety, with large beautiful deep-scarlet flowers...... .....
DruMMONDI, NEW PEACH-BLOSSOM. <A new charming dwarf
variety of compact growth. Flowers large and distinct, of a
RCI NC RE CHSANMMMMGRLING TE Sek vectee aiNle > acc .ccee cccoeccotisenoopobabeccecces nerdenees
PORTULACA ALBA OCULATA. A new variety of this popular
plant. The flowers are large pure white, with reddish purple
COBERC AMG CUSEANIGS, onc ueindiaGioscesecs sedemense: So NEE eRe ste clecss cele
RICINUS, DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. A bronze-leaved vari-
ety from the Island of Luzon, growing to the height of 5 ft., of
compact branching habit; for groups or specimens on lawns,
and its rich dark reddish purple foliage will produce a most
SARA BUD EL OPLCAL, CHECK <div ocean ae « Meee as eeMoaeeu a coke Ook o se os
SPECIES FROM PHILIPPINES. A new variety from the Philip-
pine Islands, with beautiful gigantic foliage; 10 ft............ceeeee
SCABIOSA CANDIDISSIMA PLENA. A variety of Candidissima
with flowers pure white and \as double as the Dwarf Double
Seabiosa; a profuse bloomer, and must beconie popular for bou-
RPTVEUS, MEU eras steel ctcpin ca ssis0i we'rinn ves'ois epithe ogahe vaenee Wrelsnuaiacfnace ne Woeitols hou e nie’
TROPHOLUM MAJUS KING THEODORE. A variety hitherto
unknown among the running Nasturtiums, having bluish green
foliage and almost black flowers, of strong luxuriant growth...
Ruby Kinc. A new dwarf variety of King of Tom Thumbs.
The flowers are pink shaded with carmine, contrasting beauti-
fully with its dark foliage; of compact habit, and flowering
ABEL ibaa eelllbe Dado vat EROS basa niss sive nes 0h «Seta sah oc wate Ree: am N Mecastiheke
Tom THUMB SPOTTED. Dwarf, beautiful spotted flowers

ececorcaces

VERBENA HYBRIDA
(DREER’S STRIPED). Beau-
tiful varieties of most bril-
liant colors, flowers striped
earnation-like, with rose,
lilae and purple, on various
colored grounds. Seed saved
from our splendid collection.
Per packet, 50 cts,

VERBENA HYBRIDA
(EXTRA CHOICE MIXED.)
Selected from our newest
and finest named yarieties
and richest colors, which
occupied over an acre of
ground, and was the ad-
miration of all visitors the
past season; $6 per oz. net;
per packet 25 cts.

Florists and amateurs
will find it to their adyan-
tage to grow Verbenas
from seed, as they are less
liable to rust, and the dis-
eases which the Verbena
eutting plants are subject
to; also having the oppor-
tunity of producing many
new varieties, DreER’s STRIPED VERBENA.

20

20

10

to
Or

865 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

BOUQUETS, CUT FLOWERS, ETC.

Among other evidences of refinement and culture is the increasing taste and de-
mand for natural flowers for the decoration of churches, dinner and supper tables,
weddings, funerals, etc. Flowers are
acceptable and suitable for every occa-
sion. We having the facilities are pre-
pared to execute orders for every kind
of floral device or decoration, having
daily a supply at the store. They can
be packed so as to carry safely for one
or two days’ journey by express. In
sending your orders mention the latest
time that will do to receive the flowers in
your town; often we receive the orders
after the time they are wanted, or after
the express has gone, and then have ne
opportunity to send in time, hence the
disappointment to those sending their
orders. The following are a few of the
many designs supplied to order:

Brive’s Bovauets. Of choice white
flowers, with fine lace papers, or deep
silk fringe, and cord and tassels, $5 to
$10.

BriIpESMAID’s Bouquets. With papers
and fringe to match in pink, blue, etc.,
S4 to $8.

Hanp Bovquvets. For parties, $2 to $5.

BUTTON-HOLE BouQvets, 25 cents to 50
cents.

TasLe Bovauets, $5 to $10.

Fiorat Designs. Of various sizes, $d
to $30.

Baskets. Of fancy white and gilt work,
willow or wire, $5 to $20.

PLaTEAux. Of elegant design, fancy
white and gilt work, willow or wire,
$5 to $20.

Fancy Straw Work. Of various de-
signs, small and large, $3 to $20.

For FUNERALS. Anchors, crosses,
crowns,. harps, wreaths, etc., of white
flowers, each, from $5 to $15.

FRENCH IMMORTELLES, OR EVERLASTING FLOWERS.

In original bunches as imported, 75 cents. Bunches of assorted colors, $1. The fol-
lowing are the colors we import: yellow, green, orange-red, black, spotted, white, rose,
solferino, crimson, lilac, blue, and violet.

WREATHS OF WHITE OR COLORED LIMORTELLES.

9 inches diameter, single row....... $1.00 | 14 inches diameter, double row. .... .$2.50
10 inches diameter, double row...... 1.50 | 15 inches diameter, double row...... 3.00
12 inches diameter, double row...... 2.00 | 15 incbes diameter, triple row......- 4 00

CROSSES OF WHITE OR COLORED IMMORTELLES.

6 inches, single row.........-...-- $ 50 | 12 inches, double row.............. .$2.00
10 inches, single row.-......-...... 75 | 14 inches, double row..........-...- 2.25
iO inchesvdouble rows ose eee se 1.50-|( 1S inches; double ‘row. <2: .<-~-.- 222. 72:50
GrossesjoneP edestalS<3tSiZesyene oer = 5 ee sols eee eee $3.00, 4.00, and 5.00

DESIGNS IN WHITE OR COLORED IMMORTELLES.

Bouquets, arranged with ornamental grasses, or all grasses, as may be

GESITEM aes ace, eR oie oie SSeS oe eR eee ere $1.00 to $5.00
Anchors: )2SizesSs.ncs2.oc - cos oe meee Sere © eo eee ie See eee ee pen oie ener 2.50 and 3.50
Growiis; 2 SiZES2.-c/So ds Roos See se meer o Sen ae ee eee 4005“) 5:00

Faith, Hone, and Charity (Cross, Heart, and Anchor, combined)................- 3.00

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 87

Lanois VAN UA bVaResy BI SVASa geo Sa cecons 6 gCe ON DAR dcIseSOrIn DOC each, $4.00 and $5.00
SLES OAR TATE ICS iS GI ORO ICR 3S) starch. 3. © Ande ANE Ae tier) ieee a ZOO er os00
Baskets of yanious’sizes and pattertis. .. 2.2... 6. ee eee eee ene eee 1.00 to 6,00
Fancy Straw Work, of various designs, sm:il and large, filled with Im-
mortelles or grasses as may be desired, from.............e-ceeeeeee 2.00 to 10.00

Other designs made to order at short notice.

BOUQUET MATERIALS, DESIGNS, ETC.

Grasses, dyed of various colors, per bunch, 30 cents. Plain........... per bunch, 25
Feather Grass, dyed of various colors, per bunch, 50 cents. Plain..... & 30
French Moss, long, dyed green, for Immiortelle work................. “ 25
- Byerlasting Flowers, dried, of different varieties and colors, for mixing

TD) WALCRRMMUMO GhOl ERY OT ceele ccticreclala\e cioreletevaysiieiepo eneie odes -ereletSi gies per bunch, 25 to 50
Bouquet Papers, lace, of various sizes and patterns................ per doz., 30 to 75
Bouquet Papers, Italian, handsome lace, and turned down, of various

SIZ ESAT MME MUL Syme cen) gai teas «ahaa Slee) alata a, oy sleucs ste Cage «oe clase boat = s babel per doz., 50 As 1.50
Bouquet Papers, Italian, handsome lace, and turned down, gilt and

silver, of various sizes and patterns... .....55... 202 0-ecetee ees per doz., 2.00 to 4.00
Bouquet Papers, fancy, with lace, etc., for bridal parties.............. each, 1.00 to 3.00
Bouquet Papers, with Silk Fringe, White, Pink, and Blue, for bridal

JOANIE STS ot Gite Sah id hala iB Dine Gin Rony GiB tI eyAice NER Ponte ore Sem each, 1.00 to 1.50
Silk Cord and Tassels to match the above.22 5.52. 22. aces jae s cciee each, 75 to 1.00
MWINGs VELYe MMe SOM AISI. BOUGUCtS, 1.2 -)-aler siecle tele sevsa\ere hays) ciomnierer per Ib. 1.00
in=HowW ston BOWgMe lian dl Gs sere starve, clone es oe chattel -Peicney cus hermes eves s Bb\Ser “ 50
Wire, for waking Bouquets, of different sizes....................0.- 33 50
Lycopodium Greens, for making up Bouque's. .......... per lb. 25 cts., per bbl. 5.00
Glass Tubes, for Button-hole Bouquets...................5. each, 10 cts., per doz. 1.00
Glass Tubes, for Button-hole Bouquets, plain bands........ Ssogmmell Or ACE oe 1.00
Glass Tubes, for Button-hole Bouquets, gilt bands.......... Ronse Payee ss 1.50
Glass Tubes, for Button-hole Bouquets, brooch fastener..... “ 25 “ sf 2.50
Glass Tubes, for Button-hole Bouquets, fern leaf fastener... “ 25 “ ‘s 2.50
Metal Tubes, for Button-hole Bouquets, silver plated....... So AO naire ff 2.00
Metal Tubes, for Buttun-hole Bouquets, gilt...... agoopanen Soir Dip reme ss 2.80
Ladies’ Brooch or Flower-holder, vine-leaf, bronze........ sie OO) aues
Ladies’ Brooch or Flower-holder, vine-leaf, gilt........... pment (ae
Ladies’ Brooch or Flower-holder, vine-leaf, gilt, with berries “ 85 “
Ladies’ Brooch or Flower-holder, fern-frond, bronze....... See Ones
Ladies’ Brooch or Flower-holder, for the hair, etc., gilt.... “ 50 ‘ -
Wire Baskets, oval, for Cut Flowers, 8, 10,12,14,and16in. ‘ 35, 40, 50, 60, 75
Wire Wreaths, for Cut Flowers, 8, 10,12, and 15in........ #1 205525,) 30) 40
Wire Stands, round, for Cut Flowers, 6, 8, and 10 in....... SE 69,) Os S0
Wire Plateaux, oval, for Cut Flowers, 12,14, and 16in..... “ 40, 45, 50
Wire Crosses, for Cut Flowers, 9,12, and 15 in............ “ 20, 25, 30
Wire Anchors, for Cut Flowers, 12, 15, and 18in........... “ 60, 65, 80
Wire Stars, for Cut Flowers, 10, 12, and 14 in.............. “40, 50, 60
Wire Hearts, for Cut Flowers, 8,10 and 12 in.............. “3d, 50, 60
Wire Crowns, double, for Cut Flowers, 4, 6,and 8 in....... “ 60, 75, $1.00
Wire Harps, for Cut Flowers, 12 and 15 in..............4.- ier OO
Wire Lyres, for Cut Flowers, 12 and 15 in................. a monn sOOrs
Wire Faith, Hope, and Charity, for Cut Flowers, 15 & 18in. “ 1.00, 1.25
Wire Wreath, cross in centre, for Cut Flowers............ ee G0)
Wire Wreath, star in centre, for Cut Flowers.............. Saaa60

Willow Baskets, oval, for Cut Flowers, 8, 10,12, and 14 in. “ 85, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50
Willow Stands, round, for Cut Flowers, 6,8,10,and1Zin.. “ 65, 80, 1.00, 1.25
Willow Plateaux, oval, for Cut Flowers, 10, 12. 14, and lGnmns i Gd SOI 00h me a5
Willow Plateaux, round, for Cut Flowers, 10, 12, 14,16in.. ‘ 65, 80, 1. oe 1.25
Straw Work of various designs, attractive. and showy, from. <5 wa. L.25;to 10.00
Among the many beautiful designs of straw work, the Sheaf of Wheat

or Oats (price $2. 59) filled with natural white flow ers, iS Very appropri-

ate for funerals; the price of filling is from $3 to $5, according to the

season.
Fancy White and Gilt Work—Baskets, Plateaux, Stands, and various

other designs, very beautifully made, and highly ornamental,from.... 75 to 15.00

EXPANDING POT-COVERS.

An elegant and convenient article for covering ordinary Flower Pots.

Three sizes of plain, 6, 7, 8 inches.... soles siacie S2UMe OVALE AOUCES!
Three sizes of fancy, 6, 7, 8 inches, w ith larg Ze- headed nails..... 0 GOR sn
Three sizes of gilt, 6, 7 TUNER ME eee, ah Me inte: 75,85 “ $1.00

One size, gilt, 8 inches, WAM WwIIte an dene en 2 0%, 0k se lcsleciswlslcre ys ate - 1.00

88 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

RUSTIC WORK.

No. 1. Round Bows: plain 6% ta chesis.cie.anii wieleioee meee cosh enact $1.25
No. 2, Kound’ Bowl; plain® 8: inches: (sect hee teen ee eee 1.50
No. 33; Beund Bowl, extna, 8 ANCHESs;cscs.c: te ee ee 2.50
No. 4 andisse Round Bowl, extra 22.006. <2 ceeece-+)< sone $3.00 and 3.50
No 6: “Bentdeon sBiwa 5 2: sic8i Al. Wee Bd yeh Soe eee ass 1.50
No.7 and’82 Hexavon, Bowls). 28 tha Ase eee 2.00 and 2.50
No. 9 andl@.OvalkBowlese ota eee oh eo. 1.50 and 2.0
No2l Pande Ova Bowlin oo. ...csse seretacs bewtece onc nee 2 OO aT B00
No. 13%ands(4 pata Bas Icets..... oo. cobb Sedna eae ee 5.00 and 6.00
Flower Pots! "very neat... /.i2..s4ts.0. &.& Ee 1.00 to 2.00
Cut: Flower: Viasesa gains ote seeks ae cee Ec ecerae 1.00 to 3.00
Cross, .with. pot, clog Liye. eee ee once acco eee eee 3.09 and 4.00
Crosses; for pots ami cemeteries. -.ssricocesk eae se-ee eee 1.00 to 2.00
Herni Stands, for slaades a.stesee 0 sc one ae eee eee 4.00 to 6.00
Arm Stands, for six and ten DOES! cst We cs eee ee Bes cose: 6.00 and 10.00
Large sPlant Stands, -..n. pate ee Fess ee eee 5.00 to 20.00
Brackeist. 35. SOARES scree Rete eee eee aoaeraeee 1.50 to 3.00
ASRANOHAIES vos cance ves poe ee een ee eee eee 5.00 to 12.00
Children’s ArmeOhairs 2's. S27 see, eee Se os oe oestrone 5.00
Croquet Chairs: 222.5 Pee eee ee Bake oe TREES, TEE AT fees 2p oe 4.50 and- 5.00
Rocking Chairs: 225). ciccctso ths coe ne cere rea eee 8.00 and 10.00
Settees, four feet long............... sel Eao. es ieeer ce pe eRe aes 8.50 and 12.00
wetiees six feet long le eansred.g Steet feat oe aba cect eas ope st « 12.00 and 15.00
Settees, Téte 4 Téte, four feet long.........0..-.+- “iy sciecdeiemve ves chinese Seee 15.00
Small Table Stands for Ferneries sac: cvsecee--02+-----0--<---- 5.00 and 6.00
Tables, Oval or Round, and Various Sizes.............-.-+00-- 16.00 to 20.00
Window Boxes, 24 inches.....$4.09. 30 inches.....$4.50. 36 inches...5.00
BirdeBomesy Wastic-se..5.asaese6 ste natant wesese news ce eee 1.50 and 2.00

BirdtBoxess4 Wooden si... 0. t.ocecee cases sscnenees So ossitacesb ances 40 to 1.25

Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

GARDEN AND FLOWER-PCT TRELLISLS—Painted Green,

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No. 5. No. 344. Verandah.

Each. Per doz. Each. Per doz.

No. 00 18X 34in.. 8cts. $0.75 Verandah, 2 feet 25 cts. $4.00
No. 00 wide 20% 8 in..10 “ 1.00 se 3 of 50; S 5.50
No. 0 PSEA ire sha el Andee 1.20 G 4 ¢s 7m & 7.00
No. 0- wide 24X 8 in..15 “ 1.50 ee 5 Be ce 90S 10 00
No. 0 wide 42X11 in..30 “ 3.00 st 6 tf . $1.10 11.50
No.0 wide 54X13 in..45 “ 4.50 ne 7 & 25 13.50
No. 01g 24x 7Tlgin..20 “ 2.00 “ Buri atsh eee sersle 50 16.00
No. 1 BOSGLO inl. 30) 3.00 ih 9 ie 6 hae 18.00
No. 2 30X14 in..40 “ 4.00 te 10 eg eee OO 21.60
No. 3 ATi}. aio eal) Be 5.00 Fan, 2 Se SOF ss 4.00
No. 344 42X14 in..60 “ 6.00 e¢ 3g “ 6b 6.50
No. 4 48x15 in..70 “ 7.00 s 4 s (fa 7.50
No. 5 60X18 in..80 “ 8.00 a 5 aC 90 * 9.00
No. 6 72X20 in. .$1 10.00 cf 6 sf 1.00 10.00
Ivy for pots, diam. 16 in..65 “ 7.00 ee 8 oy 1.50 15.00
Be sf pee 20 nas SOR 9.00 Cross, (2 6 aya) 2 4.00

“ “ce “c 24 in $ Sl 11.00 Ce 314 66 65 “6 6.50

PLANT RODS~—Painted Green.

Per doz. Per 100. Per doz. Per 100.

2 ft., turned, white tops. 60 cts. $1.50] 4 ft., tapering..........$1.00 $7.00
3 - HH a er OU GOON Gone ts eRe Se oneeoe 1.15 8.50
4 x - ss 1.15 8.50) 2 ft... 4% in.diam.)......).\... 20 cts. 1.50
5 “ «“ «“ 1.40 ONION <Sehter tome eer eee ane. 30 “ 2.00
Gg tie ohne 1.75 12.00|3ft,3% “ 60 “ 4.00
1 ft:. tape. <c\- ermine Pas 1.50 | 4 ft., Ey) ce dir, Meera pen Tous 5.00
2 ~ & NS PSS. 40 ‘“ 2.50 | 2ft, 4 unpainted, 15 “ 1.00
Fae a a me ae eae BOE) ISSO i Stta gun“ - 20u eee 1,50
OE Eo i LP es ee ae Gp sie 450) Ott. 34 0 © ee 35 * 2.50
SUM ie aan 80“ 5.50|4ft.,3f * «é 50 “ 3.50

Cypress Vine Pole, 12 ft. high, handsomely made and intended for a bird box on

top, $5.00.

PLANT AND TREE LABELS.

Per 100. Per 1000.

Plant, 4in. long (Pine)..
ia 5 “ “oc hte

os es oc

6

25'ets. $1.25
30 “ 1.50
35“ 1.75 long (Pine),.

Plant, 44% in. long

Per 100. Per 1000.

Special illustrated Trellis list mailed on application.

9)

(Cedar)..* 30

vo

Nursery, 12 in. long (Pine). .$1.00
Tree, notched for wire, 4in.

ia

$6.50

1.00
1.50

90 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

Averancator, or Tree Pruning Shears, for poles...............$2.50
Averancator, large size, sliding cut, for poles................+.
HedgevortBoxm Shears s....s2c<s¥<sscusn seem eae eee ee 1.50

Ladies’ Garden or Box Shears
Lawn Shears, with two wheels

Se eroeresees ceocceses sescsecse scecssesen

Pe eces verses cecsecece sesers seeese senses

Grass, Border Shears, plain <:. <...)sstercsercessendsaseoescoen eens oe
Grass Border Shears, with wheell..c£te t2cca .<-ss--c8 oes. «e-<
Long-Handled Mopping Shears... ee.c..-.--c- ce-tescnece see 2.50
Hand-Pruning Shears, serviceable for Pruning Fruit
Prées: Grape ‘Winesp €0G). ish ccc catcne sac ocsdotnec bese 1.00
Hand-RPruning Shears: @luitile Grantee 2.2 esc
’ Hand-Pruning Shears, with sliding cut................s.cc0 seeees 2.00
Vine Scissors, for thinning out grapes.......... ......c0e eeeeeeees 1.00
Grass Edging Knives, for paring the edges of grass......... 1.75
Grass Shears: with springs) 5... eese cece ees so esee cSccnaseneee
Flower Scissors or Gatherers, for cutting and holding the
HLOWETS veremnet lecinc on cise ee See as += ce ce See E eC «we 50
Pruning Scissors, how, bandles:..-:-csussseseee --- «- sctan ete -0---< fi)
Pruning Scissors, sliding cut, bow handles.................00 04. 3.00
Pruning Knives, various patterns (Saynor’s)................064 1.25
Prone: Knives (Halls andvothers)..c.0.21c-0=<- <4. <5 joeeaeenee 50
Guathime Kaatyes:ccascsescons sep eesanea sees tee ane eee 75
Budding Knives, various patterns (Saynor’s)...... 0.0... .s006 1.25
Budding Knives*(Hall’s and others) v....5...2226.. .2tc5. .co<ssems 1.00
IANS para US eKGniviestacsss. cc ssc asvnnncese ec eeemeseeser on ss Gaseeepawen
Pruning Saws, tromel4;to 20) mchesi2-cssecsascs- ose sce escee se 1.00
Grafting Saws ccs... os5 3 «22 0dois sea vnsdeedemeoenatanece aaclne ce aeee ea aees
Pruning Saws, with sockets for long handles............. 0.2... 2.09
Garden| Rakestwrougt-mOm sc. ccccle cea eeanseece socestaxssemeceeens 50
Garden Rakes'«cast-steel 22... i stece gaces deatncse deco eegeer eee 80
Garden Reels: to wind and. carry lines s--- 2.5. «--cee nese senns 1.00
Garden Lines; 90, 180 and: 300 feet 22. ...... 2s. 22.0020. t0-cnesas 65, 1.25
Garden row elsnccrecsscercsseacccecscoeasecnsaseeek ese sens a sates 30
Garden Ghorksenesecerene sec sctere eect nc ccee ence ee ee eene rene pereae 40
Bnglish saw i Rakes reer sen geccossesscuece hese ene e coee eas 3.50
English Patent Rivet Back Lawn Scythes................. ace OO
English Patent Rivet Back Grass Hooks.................s0c0008 70
Hnelish Plam Back Grass GlOOKS 1. cs. poccceseneec eo esenasmasect 60
Spading- or, Garden! Works secseseecersea ss oats tataae dee ctaetiemceo ene 1.25
Waters Pots sround se... .0- .-cscoselcnce ne acea Genoese teen eaee 1.00
Watering Pots, French pattern, oval.................ssceeees wee: 2.20
Garden Hoes, cast-steel, all SiZ€S.........200s.2ce22e0 secescone senses 40
Dutch or Scuffle Hoes, best cast-steel........0...sccesee seceeeeeees 60
Ladies’ and Children’s Garden Tools, in sets...............2064- 1.50
Green-House Syringes, of brass, with two extra roses
attached® ballsvallver.s...----si-se oem creeecnene assess cceneaans 6.00
Green-House Syringes, brass, for ladies................ .eseseeeees 2.50
Sulphur Bellows, for dusting Grape vines, et¢............+..08-
Brier and 4BrllWOoks eee e-- seo eee oeceneeeen teers deceahameae ee 1.50
Brier Scythes....... Sa leoad tc bet ionen oles sd Baicoe oi saeow sere oe ee pea neeeere
Welsh Scythe Stones... 2.0. 2ocsjecu-seops--srek eq sesacte ae os
Dey Shy (CRT Sa che perc a occns nas dadeseccse Sete: Hung. shies Oe Ue eee
WO CK MEG ACLOESSceeeeeneetaeeneesec oa ba sbace ttes theta acme eteaeccee
Dibbles for Transplanting........ Lec Waele gence poe eeu COE ote ce eee 50
Fruit Gatherers with poles (patent)...............csseeseecnercoees 3.00
Drawn) S prank less teecne sestts ante cease cote seem aa cee cee enc eteenee =r 15.00

Lawn Mowers, Philadelphia..........-..c0.----20ev-secoeeconsee voree- 15.00

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Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 91
THE PLANET JUNIOR SEED DRILLS AND WHEEL HOES.

These excellent tools are of the newest and most improved construction, combining
all the good points of the original “‘ Planets” with new and valuable features, and are
simple, compact and strong, working well in all soils. :

The hopper revolves with the carrying wheels, preventing clogging so usual in
upright hoppers; the holes can be
minutely adjusted all together, and
each is covered by a patent shield,
discharging only after reaching the
Lottom, tnsuring regular dropping.
the plow works between the carrying
wheels, opening just at the depth set ;
the plow throwing the earth upon the
wheels, which continually return it
exactly on top of the seed.

They sow perfectly all garden and
small nursery seeds, never clog, drop
evenly, cover with perfect regularity,
roll down light or heavy, mark the
next row, and turn at the ends-on the
roller without pausing or sowing.
The Combined Machine holds one
quart; No. 2 holds two quarts, and is =
very perfect and ample in all its pro-
portions.

The Combined Machine becomes a
Wheel Hoe by removing one bolt. It has two pairs of interchangeable tempered steel
hoes, one for delicate work close to the plants, leaving the ground level; the-other for
throwing heavy furrows to or from the row. At the first tending, the machine works
as a double-wheel hoe, afterwards only between the rows. It has a sub-soiler and
shovel-plow for deep stirring, for opening drills fur Potatues, Corn, Beans, etc. Onion
growers can sow their crop any depth,
width or thickness, and do also all
the hoeing, with surprising ease,
rapidity and perfection. No vegcta-
ble garden, however small, should be
without one.

No. 3 is inyaluable as a fertilizer
sower, and for dropping large seeds,
saying cost in a few days’ use.—Gal-
vanized, holding a half bushel.

The Double Wheel Iloe will do the
work of six men with hand hoes,
among Market Garden and Root
Crops, and small Nursery Stock, jin-
ishing perfectly both sides of the row
at once, working to or from it, deep
or shallow, closer and far better than
by hand, and also between the rows
when desired. The arch allows i
working the crop until twelve inches Planet Jr, Double Wheel Hoe—lst Hoeing.
high, both sides at once. Each ma-
chine has three pairs of exchangeable tempered stecl hoes, and a pair of sub-soilers; will
work in almost any way desired, all rows from 6 in. to 18 in. wide. Full directions
for use accompany each machine. Descriptive circulars will be mailed on application.

PRICES, PACKED.

Planet Junior Combined sei. omvocac e19.00) | PlameteNo: Se veers e:ec0ceee oe suas $16.75
Planet Junior; No. 25. 2% oj. joss -icnin- 12.0 | Hoe Steels, by mail.......... each. . 25
Planet Junior, Double Wheel Hoe.. 10.00 | Plow Steels, by mail......... each.. 40

’ - This is a most perfect small

Comstock s Seeder, Hand Cultivator, Seed Sower Pantined with
Weeder, Strawberry Vine Cutter, Shoveland Mole Plows, 41,. @ultivator and Weeder
2 ‘ — < AZ ’
dor La and can be separated or at-
rs J tached in five minutes. It

sows Beet, Parsnip, and other
difficult seeds, with the great-
est regularity, without waste
or clogging, and is specially
: ——— = : adapted to sowing Onion at
the rate of 4, 5, or 6 pounds to the acre. As a Weeder and Cultivator it is unequalled.
By a recent improvement it has been adapted to the cultivation of Rice. Price. $15.35.
The Seed Sower alone, $1035. Hand Cultivator and Weeder, $9.25. Send for circulars.

92 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

TURNER’S IMPROVED HAND CULTIVATOR.

This useful implement will _¢g
work in either light or heavy \
soil, and with it, one man can
perform the work of three men
with hoes, in the same time.
The teeth are of steel, the frame
of iron, light and strong. Price,
$9.00.

EXCELSIOR WEED.NG HOOK.

This little implement is the invention of a prac-
tical horticulturist; it is made stroug and light,
about nine inches in length, with round iron teeth,
riveted into a wooden handle, which is inclined
slightly: upward that the hands may not touch
the ground in working. One-half of the ordinary
tedious labor of weeding can be saved by the use
of this implement. Price, 30 cts. each; by mail,
40 cts.

LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S GARDEN TOOLS.

A new and complete set of
Lapres’ AND CHILDREN’S
GarpDeiN TooLs, for the culti-
vation of flowers, consisting
of a Fioral Hoe, Spade, Fork,
und Ruke. They are made
of the best steel and iron;
hard-wood handles, light, ,
durable, and highly finished,
enclosed in a box, and will
be found superivr to any-
thing in use for loosening
the soil, transplanting, re-
moving weeds from among
flowers and small vegetables,
cutting out weeds in lawns, and for the various other wants required in the green-
house and garden. They are finished in two styies: three-quarters polished and one-
quarter painted green, and full polished.

Three-quarter polish....... $1.0) per set.— Full polish............ $1.25 per set.
& By mail, postpaid... 125 “ “By mail, postpaid. 1.50 ‘

THE FRENCH WATERING-PST—Japanned Green,

The French pattern is considered an improvement over the old style of
\\, Watering-Pois. It being oval, and the handle extending from the side to
\ the opposite side on top, makes it
convenient to handle, as it can
be tilted to any desired angle
without extra exertion. We
have these pots made of extra
heavy tin with an iron-hooped
base, to protect the sides and bot-
tom from being indented, and
japanned both in and outside;
the spout can be detached, and
the rose or sprinkler put on for
watering seedlings and fine
plants.
HL | | ————= As gant’: evs = = «ee $2.25
AN ge 6iquart!....8 ae 2.50
= SKQUATts eect 3.00
; TPAC at teee dolce as 5 = eto)
We also have made, especially for our trade, the Round Watering-Pot of extra heavy
tin, and iron-hooped bottom, japanned inside and outside, with two copper roses, fine

and coarse.
6.quattss.cyee200: Siquatite gs... $3.00. 12 quart...... $3.50. 16 quart...... $4.00.

reer ’s Garden Calendar. 93

No. 2 ¢
AMERICAN IMPROVED BRASS GARDEN SYRINGES.

No. 0. Garden, rough finish, same size as No. 1.....-.-- 6 se eee eee eee ee es $ 2.50
No. 00. Garden, rough finish, one size larger. .... 2... +. +. esse eee cee ee eee eee 3.00
No. 1. Garden, polished... 5. ....-..--- 2. s cece eee cee eee ee tee eect eee 3.50
No. 2. Conservatory, with two extra roses... -... 1. ee eee eee ee eee eee ee eee 5.00
No. 3. Green-house, with two extra roses (plate valve)... ......-...-+ 0.02 eee 6.75
No. 4. Green-house, with three extra roses, to fit in handle..............-...- 7.15
No. 5. Green-house, with two extra roses (ball valve)........-.---+ 00-6 eee eee 7.50
No. 7. Green-house, with knuckle-joint (ball valve)..........-- Sy 0 Ser ee 10.00
No. 8. Cotton Planter’s, extra large and strong. ...--.--.. eee eee e ee ee ee eee es 9.00
No. 9. Extra heavy, solid piston with two roses (ball valve).........-------++- 12.00

THE FOUNTAIN PUMP.

Cheap, simple, and effective for watering and syringing plants; not liable to get out
of order, beiny made of brass, with India-rubber hose to draw the water. $8.

BRUSIE’S LAWN SPRINKLER AND FOUNTAIN.

This valnable machine is calculated to obviate the slow process of watering gardens
or Jawns by hand. It will throw an even shower of water from forty to seventy feet,
which may be regulated to fall in a gentle shower, or with as much force as required.
Hy unserewing the top, it may be used as a Portable Fountain. No.1, $15. No. 2,
extra size, for public parks, cemeteries, and large grounds, $18.

THE EXCELSIOR PUMP AND PORTABLE FIRE-ENGINE.

This compact, portable, and useful Engine can
be used for almost every purpose. All its work-
ing parts are of brass, and of easy access to the
valves, which can be cleaned out at any time if
necessary. The workmanship thoughout is
substantial.

It is applicable to all horticultural purposes,
for watering Gardens, Green-houses, Graperies,
Couservatories, Orchard-houses, washing Win-
dows, Carriages, etc ; and the value of this en-
gine is enhanced by the circumstance that its
utility is not restricted to the garden—as from
its power and portability it will be found of the
most essential service in case of fire. ’

It is fitted with discharge and suction hose
for drawing water from « stream, tank, or pail
(the discharge hose being 2 feet, and the suction
31% feet long), simple in construction and easily
worked. Being adouble-action pump, it throws
a continuous stream. This pump is a great im-
provement on all others heretofore invented.

Price, $10 00. A liberal discount to the trade.

Additional hose, 25 cents per foot, and extra
couplings, $1.00. It works equally well with ===
50 feet of suction hose; if desired, we can fur- PateNntipD May 12, 1874.
nish the extra hose and couplings.

94 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

@

THE PHILADELPHIA LAWN MOWERS.

Nearly all machines used in mowing lawns are much heavier than is necessary, and
more labor is expended in moving them, on account of their weight, than should be.
To overcome this objection,
these machines have been in-
troduced, and we can say that
they have fully met our expec-
tations—being quite equal in
strength and durability and in
practical usefulness to any
Lawn Mowers in the market.

We think all who use them
will pronounce them as we do—

PERFECT LAWN M_WERS.

The 14-inch machine weighs
37 lbs. The drive wheels are
614 inches in diameter, the
gearing is effectually concealed,
the knives are made of the best
cast steel, and the machine is so
compact and strong that it is almost impossible to derange the parts by any reasonable
amount of abuse. It is intended for small lawns, from 14 to 4% acre, and can be easily
worked by a boy of fourteen. Price, $20.

The ao machine weighs 41 Ibs., and is intended for lawns from 14 to 14
acre. $24.

The eee machine weighs 46 Ibs., and is intended for lawns from 4 to 34
acres. $26.

The 20-inch machine weighs 50 lbs., easily worked by one man in grass not over
four inches high, and is intended for lawns from 34 to lacre. $28.

In other respects the above three machines are the same as the 14-inch.

We warrant the above in grass not over five inches high to run easier than any
other make cutting the same width.

Each machine is boxed ready for shipment, with directions for operating.

The following sizes are made in addition to the abcve:

Width of cut. Weight Price
lUStie Noasaes no oneno coumeoodS 28 lbs. For small grass plats.........-.-.- $15.00
30nch geDrattspolemerc..- ir) Patel IRM ecosaogdosac occu cosucobesobed 90.00
30 inch. Shafts and seat...... 315 Ibs. Horse.......-... 02+. +2 +22 - sees 110.00

WATERS’ IMPROVED TREE PRUNER.

The pruning of Fruit Trees is an operation
absolutely necessary during all stages of their
existence.

Ne

The peculiar construction of the hook which
encircles the limb, the support of the blade being
upon both sides, which is very important, allowing
the blade to be made very thin, thereby reducing
the resistance of the wood and making an easier

and smoother cut than any other device.

The knife being connect+d by a rod, the pole
may be of any desired length.

The small space required for working the knife
allows it to be used among close, dense branches,
where great difficulty is found in using the old-
= fa-hioned shears.
=>)

<a Length of pole, 6 feet. Weight, 234 Ifs. .... .$3.00
Length of pole, 10 feet. Weight, 444 lbs...... 3.50
Hixtias Komives:-oey coe saan eee DELO Zam s-00
1psaney IRIMNEhoognosubcoscebecoodcEcuN each.. 30

Extra blades by mail, post paid, on receipt of price.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 95

THE FARMER’S AND GARDENER’S LIBRARY.

The following leading works on Agriculture, Horticulture, and Rural
affairs, will be mailed on receipt of price.

WonericunublomerGarden: ((WatSOM)..c.c.ccseccccss Suescacescedecteesnas dbs deidses $2.00
Allen’s (R. L.) American Farm Book, revised and enlarged........... 2.50
Allen’s (R. L.) Diseases of Domestic Animals................00ceeeeeseeeee 1.00
AT ercciGir be mesUhalvATCHIGECtULE. j..c0c0csvendemendtsectacsllescseasd oddcewes 1.50
Alpine Plants Illustrated (David Wooster). English work............ 9.00
BarkycperuriGardens New Hdition)... 222.60. 8 Peck ccsdlcedeusbecesecoes 2.50
Bement’s (C. N.) American Poulterer’s Companion..............0080c000 2.00
Breck’s Book of Flowers (New Edition) ...............c.cececscsceeecesseecs 1.75
Bridgeman’s American Gardener’s Assistant (New Edition)........... 2.50
Buist’s American Flower Garden Directory .............-.ssscceeeecovcecees 1.50
Bist See anitly, Katchem Gardener 2.0)... 205 seiveaddeceoeshcee gdddcdesseeccecasie 1.00
Burr’s Garden Vegetables (Illustrated). .......:......ccssecescececseooee soveee 2.50
Burr’s Vegetables of America (Splendidly Illustrated, 667 pp.)....... 5.00
DARE Ve ILO (DAPEL) coociiatan opocssncdagritsepronseccebeveccsccate cabelocsprsceatseads 00
Chorlton’s (William) Grape Grower’s Guide..........c.c00scsccsees seneeeeee 0)
Copeland’s Country: Life (New. Edition)............scscceccccercseeeeceorecees 5.00
Gardener’s Dictionary (G. W. Johnson). English work................ 3.50
DAddIs Americans Cattle WOCCOM vw asiccmpschicwee eels ood does ba setuid see bsdlelete tea 1.50
Waddes ModernelOrse WO CtOR sc. .csiscevejcriecmmcnsensediiaccadtimasswenetukeer's ses 1.50
By ae Mure hema MUNG, setenecs aemcnseha ae csctesdtichbele soenck ase coe tanwlee aiicete cise 1.25
Darwin’s Animals and Plants under Domestication. 2 vols............ 6.00
Downing’s Fruit and Fruit Trees of America (Revised Edition)...... 5.00
Wow wMines SOlECteM eM LMTLSAracrion scnedse de wre ecesetudteb eoaiceds Seteotace cdenesees 2.50
DD Walk oSiC OblLASeeINESIC CHICES. cc eo. osceiecs cs teniec SUbtecbtaceeddue bevedeebueen’ 3.00
Downing’s Landscape Gardening (New Edition)......... Melecake se hiaites 6.50
Downing’s Ladies’ Companion to the Flower Garden................s0000+ 2.00
Eastwood (B.) on the Cultivation of the Cranberry.................+.s06 75
Emerson’s Farmer’s and Planter’s Encyclopedia ..............c00s-eeseees 6.00
Farm Gardening and Seed Growing (Brill)..............c0csccsecseeseeveeee 1.00
PAC TICS CAEHC TIELIGE sstreroar escu bisa vetet eect sc diddae Soncthgroessadedacae ns adess seins 1.25
PUA OME LASSESUGINEW, LIGILION).c. scenes sevsebse es scocooloe deecdsaeeSeleobleges So seks 2.50
Flint on Milch Cows, and Dairy Husband ry................ccccseceeeceeeees 2.50
HOLCSEA RTECS GOLAN) ater icscstta on dst edie does Ucotes shave ccceitasedidioes vee Sotact 1.50
TEREMESPE ALIN LAINA GE. icoMces secon ss vaehe dese atona toes Sibi dadsadevcd adoses cee 1.50
HH UITSrIG EAPC HO WITUFISE Sie... co acwclecndewesdenciecinaceiostotedaces sidudeelacesdcces 1.50
Hullesastrawverry. Culture «(paper)is i eth he clesekek Loe eee .20
meas saaat) MruttiC ol turistz.c tts. 3oc.. 3. Siscd Sitesi ev debes Coa cdedewevseess 1.50
HMullexs- Horest Ure Culeuristi sto. .cs esi senanaees hevswee ed sneaibud oeeehiees 1.50
Fulton’s Peach Culture................. bil PSiojwad sai ast-Ciastetts oho MM ENA CARER ETON cuales 1.50
Gardening for the South (Wm. N. White)..................cscscceseecsceecs 2.00
Grab SSPE UPVOGU SOUSA LT. Af pet .cksaccscct hc eadgacseolecsthedenshtosdedecssasiels 1025
arris,, [Insects Hayumiousito, VeGetation, Gs. .5.2..6.23cel ose fSnet eecc sacs tains 4.00
ELST DEK -S, EAMES TOMLOLSCKCEPELSE, . conic icac'es sin seos dees stars. of cecbes sesnnens 1.75
IERETIGLETSOHIS: (ke-) RALGCHING 10%, ETOLE,.... cconeoesedetuns egesccetentessoasense 1.50
enderson7s) (de. eractical: He loriculture...6. 120.) (01. de00 ihgskeed donessiesecie 1.50
LOO Pes (d OSA) BOO: Of FiVEKSLECNS 62.0% ca. sscs cde toon sveion Qosersons soles 3.00
PIGS GUL UTE A PAPER) rcigs sca deo cyclin do health daloicswAeiselvciedsescagiodvcnplabees vices 40
Johnson’s (Mrs. 8. O.) Every Woman her own Flower-Gardener,
APACE AU LC LS eira (COLIN) einen crotcaeorve soinoccarsscis scjetre )<aseclecaanl siete leliocloniec 1.00
POMNSONS AVOTICUEULAlNCMEMISELY <. aces sds tsi cdeccesene ole ssibeinolecey sions dees 1.75
A OMMMISOMUS SECU SAT sIES SL) SCSea ticles sVicttiicsseacetscas Selvenetccantdaidaed sdgeersnelcis 1.25
HGGTA OL WANCSCAPE GALGCMING... 00%... che vce socoalse nied cdss pled souielsdsyealecieiea 2.50

PAAMeStVOvINOM DAE MELIVE ANd HONECY Bees... iit: vader vrosscuenieveneteas 2.00

96 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

Language of Flowers and Floral Conversation (paper)..........2+-++++- 25
Leuchar’s How to Build and Ventilate Hot-Houses.......................$1.5U
Lindsey’s' Horticulture (Downing) ae eons tee eines ees 2.00
McClure’s Diseases of the American Horse, Cattle and Sheep ........ 2.00
Meehan’s' Ornamental (hres: sces-n-5 eae on eeee eeeeeye enee ere a eee 75
Merrick on ithe. Straw herby... ----.-.-2.-<tteeeee2e-p eee seek hieaaeeee otras 1.00
Mileh. Cows: (Gucnon) 4 228 2a. ceeee See, Et Bod eh sas 79
Miles onthe, Hiorse’s, Footieissi &.csbieccaat sl. fee Ae ee ante tee ee A)
Miy Farm. of Edgewood cincedesesusiennnntedtissossith cect A Gtah..|n komt sae 1.25
My .Vineyardat Wakeviéw..i2sincny.. ie eee aha A cet 1225
Norris? American Kish Cultnre:. tenses eee--- seen ae sae oe se 1.75
Onion Culture, (paper) ities See sents setae eee ee bigsotes cede SSE 20
Olcott’s Sorgho and Imphee (Chinese and African Sugar Cane, ..... 1.25
Pardee’s. Strawberry Caltunenck An2) tos eiew es) kak. alae 270)
Parkman’s, Book of, -Rosesc.2a3. e044 teint Saez, RE Ae ee 1.50
Parsons’ History and Culture of the Rose. icc. :.2.22. 25.00. Mi ctie8. doe oot -1.50
Pedder’s -Farmer’s Land. Measurensiisiceie ie) osettia: feces 4. Seda dees. eck .60
Phantom .Bougueiss: tases Ug BSP ie, eh elt ae Pres es aN 1.00
Quimby7s. Mysteries ofp bee-kee pune asics .nc nonce inne ce et tetee eetseeeee eee 1.50
Quinn (1.,.D_) Money, in the Gardenssisss. a1 ots boecstoe essen peace 1.50
Otinmn’s, Pear Cultture...cc-5-c-ca0sdseneeeaes eee ae sgeteceesee es SRS 1.00
Rand’s Flowers forthe! Parlor andiGarden 2.23.25. 22.scecissseekee ce deasees. 3.00
Rand’s Hardy and. Tender, Bullbs............34st0et & atsddst SER ebeeeit sents 1.50
Rand's: Rhod odendrons:.....-ces.ccecnsse cen suiciddenond. eeuo-ch Ae aa on eee 1.75
Rand’s Seventy-five Popular, Plowensic.--s-s-t-nesenbeessstene soeseeeee oe Ee 1.50
Rand’s Window Gardener iis. is ish cel, ie AE Eee 1.00
Randall’s Fine Wool Sheep Husband ry............0. ccccee cece eee ceseeeees 1.00
Randall’s Sheep Husbandry in Texas............066. A eskhad hte oa TUAALELY 1.50
iRandolph?s, Parlor; Gardemens, caus: 2o-->- sesh eseeeae ieee ted Pheer aan aa ekeaee 1.00
Robinson’s Sub-Tropical Garden. English work................:ccc0csee08 4.50
Rivers’. Miniature irait; Gardew:s: 2227 ee! a Ae aes, ees as ce d s 1.00
Rose Culturist. (papen)ise.u-itec. &cdas s-avee eran Mala bed dete. 23.) beet .30
Saunders’ Domestic Poultry (paper) 40 ets. (cloth)................0. ceeaee 10
Song; Bird Fancier, (Dreer’s) (paper) <iicen-c-s2-2sceem. saiete-lccnecense sere saan 25
Strong. (W..C-) Culture. of, the Grape: -7-.0:-.-.->.-----ceatersasess ceeds aodeork 3.00
Stuart's Stable Book o2cecccssesenrsccis-bep ines RUDE oa oan tads Babee tae teeta 1.50
Suburban Home Grounds (SGoth) tri.) .asceen- seeeke ances. decnie hen Users 8.00
Thomas’s American Fruit Culturist (New Edition) ................. 2008 3.00
Thomas’s Farm Implements and Machinery..............--+» HEED desea 1.50
Tomato Culture (paper).........02..0scc0sccesccneeesenersentes snecteaed boeece seneue 25
Turner’s (J. A.) Cotton Planter’s.Manwials. s222 235.3. 2. wees tscee enone sas 1.50
Warder’s (J. A.) Hedges and Evergreens.. ......- Hv kelseee lhe aes 1.50
Waring’s Draining for Profit and Health....... sc... sceeeeeee ceeeee eeeeeees 1.50
White’s Cranberry Culttrre.............cc0-ceneenete ee ceteee cece ennen ens Rca 1.25
Window Gardening (Williams’) Elegantly Illustrated .................. 1.50
Williams’ (B. S.) Choice Stove and Green-house Plants. 2 vols...... 5.00
Williams’ (B. S.) Orchid Grower’s Manual. English work............ 2.50
Williams’ (B. §.) Select Ferns and Lyeopods. English work......... 2.50
Woodward’s Graperies.........cccccsccsceeceenseneeeee cetseeeeseetceeaae cones ceeeee 1.50
Woodward’s Country Houses.......c..ceeee cesses ceeeeesee ceeeesees veceeeeeeseuees 1.50
Woodward’s Rural Avts:.c:-oc.c+sccstuhseetestake ose sete duepetnte--ePlaqetea ve. sees 1.00
Wright’s Practical Poultry-keeper..........ccccsecee ences eens eens teen teeees 2.00
Youatt, Breeds and Management of Sheep ..........::::1.cseeeesetenecesees 1.00
Youatt and Martin on Cattle .........c..ceseee cess eee eeee ceneee St sa Reb 1.50
Youatt and Martin on the Hog............ cece ceecee eee eecnen ee ceteee ceeeeeees 1.00
Youatt and Randall, Shepherd’s Own Book............:1s sees teers eee 2.00
Youatt and Spooner on the Horse ........:1.sssseeceeses ceases cette ete teee tenes 1.50

Young Farmer’s Manual and Workshop. New Edition. 2 vols....... 3.50.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 97

Or Fey Ni DEPARTMENT

Is constantly on the increase, and our facilities for growing, as well as
importing new plants, are equal to any other establishment in the
country. Upwards of fifty thousand square feet of glass are employed
in their propagation, and nearly fifty acres are devoted to the growing
of Flowering Shrubs, Tuberoses, Gladiolus, Lilies, Dahlias, Bulbs,
Flower Seeds, Small Fruits, and trial beds. Our plants are not forced
into an unnatural growth by being confined in a close high temperature,
and therefore give such satisfaction to our distant customers.

Orders are filled promptly; delays will however sometimes occur,
when new plants are not sufficiently strong and well rooted to bear
carriage, in which ease the order will be acknowledged and sent at the
earliest possible moment.

We have added many NEW PLANTS to our collection this season,
some of which of course we have not yet had an opportunity of testing ;
they have been selected from: the best growers, and are offered under
their descriptions. The general list of older varieties has been carefully
revised, rejecting all inferior sorts, and retaining only such as have
proved themselves adapted to our climate, or have some marked excel-
lence in growth, size of flowers, or beauty of coloring.

To our patrons we are under many obligations for their kind and flat-
tering letters; they are duly appreciated, and we shall endeavor on our
part by still greater efforts, in the introduction of new and rare plants,
and in the care bestowed in growing and packing the saine, with fair
and reasonable prices, to merit their approval.

To those intending to purchase, or who have not already dealt with
us, we take pleasure in referring to a few of the complimentary letters,
which we will take the liberty to publish at the end of the Plant De-
partment, should we have space.

PLANTS BY MAIUL.—No order under one dollar will be filled. We
shall consider it optional either to return the money (minus the post-
age) or send the amount in flower-seeds. This rule has become im-
perutive, as the mailing of a single plant, or two, at a low price, will not
compensate us in the hurry of business for the time and trouble of enter-
ing the order on our books, packing up, directing, and prepaying postage.

PLANTS BY EXPRESS.—This is by far the most satisfactory way
of forwarding, as stronger and better plants can be sent, and they will
be received in better order. On all orders for plants under $5 a charge
will be made for packing. All plants will be forwarded by Express,
unless otherwise ordered, at the purchaser’s expense. We will include
extra plants to compensate for Express charges.

REMIT MONEY by Draft, Post Office Order, or Registered Letter,
to insure safe arrival, except in amounts under two dollars, which can
be forwarded with very little risk enclosed in the letter. Customers by
remitting with their Orders will avoid delays in the busy season, and
will please be particular and send a sufficient amount to cover the
order. When only a part of the amount is remitted, goods will be
sent by Mail only to the amount of the remittance. When sent by
Express, we will collect the balance on delivery of the goods. We have
been compelled to adopt this rule to all (except old and well-known
correspondents), on account of the inconvenience of colle:ting small
balances at the close of the season.

5

98 Dréer’s Garden Calendar.

ORDERS FOR PLANTS should be sent on a separate sheet from the
orders for SEEDS, IMPLEMENTS, and BOOKS, as the departments are en-
tirely separate. Bevery particular not to muddle up the orders through
the body of the letter, as in this case it is almost impossible to fill them
without an omission during the press of business—in such a case the
customer will find sufficient extras to compensate for the omission, but
it would be more satisfactory to the customer and to us to have the order
correctly filled, which can be more easily accomplished by observing the
above directions.

PLANTS BY MAIL.

To those who are too far distant from Express offices, or require but a
few plants, we offer the following collections. The plants are of course
not so large as those we send by Express, but are grown in small pots in
very cool houses so as to insure their transit without injury ; when plants
are grown in a high temperature they would be destroyed by the con-
finement of a few days. Plants selected from the catalogue will be for-
warded post-paid at published rates, excepting Trees, Rhododendrons,
Tree Pzonias, and some of the larger shrubs. By our improved mode of
packing they have been sent as far as California and Oregon in perfect
- safety. The same directions, as given below, will be found useful in the
care and management of the plants when received.

5 Roses, ever-blooming.........$1.00 | 6 Monthly Carnations..........$1.00

12 Verbenas, choice assorted... 1.00 | 4 Pelargoniume................... 1.00
10 Bedding plants, assorted.... 1.00} 6 Zonale Geraniums............ 1.00
4 Double Geraniums............ 1.00 | 12 Gladiolus, assorted...... eesked 75
4 Fuchsias, single and double 1.00 | 12 Double Tuberoses. ........... 1.00
6 Chrysanthemumis............. 1.00 | 4 Double Dahlias............... 1.00

The whole collection by mail for $10.00, including postage.

DIRECTIONS FOR UNPACKING THE BOXES AND CARE OF PLANTS.

Upon opening the box you will observe that the plants are in layers,
secured at each end of the box by means of strips, nailed through the
outside of the box ; remove the strips carefully, and take out each layer
of plants. Before planting, remove the moss which is wrapped around
the roots of each plant; in some cases, where the plants are small, sey-
eral are packed in one bundle. Should the weather be favorable for im-
mediate planting (danger of irost being over), and the plants are not in-
jured by long confinement in the box, they may at.once be planted out
in the flower borders, sprinkling them with water, and shading for a few
days from the direct rays of the sun. Should they, however, have suf-
fered, it is desirable to nurse them for a short time in the house, a close
frame, or green-house, potting the most tender kinds in small pots, in a
light sandy soil; where pots cannot be obtained, they may be planted
in boxes, and exposed gradually to the air and sun.

To insure perfect success, it is essential] to have good soil: equal parts
of fresh loam, sand, and perfectly rotten stable manure will be found
suitable for nearly all plants. Where leaf mould can be obtained, take
less sand and manure, say three partsloam, one sand, one leaf mould,
and one part manure.

Dvreer’s Garden Calendar. 99

OUR $5 AND $10 COLLECTION OF PLANTS
(The varieties of our own selection)

Are expressly grown for spring planting, which we will be ready to
send out (by Express only) from the 1st of March to the 15th of June.
We frequently receive orders for these collections out of season; in
which case we will send the best plants we have, and to the full value
of the money received, but we cannot engage to send the same vari-
eties, or the same number of plants mentioned on this list. These col-
lections are of our own selection, and purchasers may rely on receiving
good plants. For directions for unpacking see page 98.

DREER’S $10 COLLECTION OF PLANTS.

The following assortment of one hundred plants will be found desir-
able, embracing such plants as will insure a continuous bloom through-
out the season. We offer the whole collection, including packing,
which is done in the most careful and compact manner for $10.00,
being a large discount on catalo_ue prices.

10 Everblooming Roses. 1 Cuphea Platycentra.
20 Verbenas. 4 Double Dahlias.

4 Coleus, four varieties. 6 Gladiolus, choice.

2 Alternanthera, two varieties. 1 Caladium Esculentum.
4 Heliotropes. 4 Double Tuberoses.

4 Fuchsias, single and double. 4 Chrysanthemums,

4 Petunias, single and double. 2 Monthly Pinks. -

4 Lantanas. 2 Monthly Carnations.

4 Pansies. 1 Lemon Verbena.

2 Scarlet Sage. 2 Hardy Perennial Phlox.
1 Arundo donax variegata. 2 Feverfew.

4 Geraniums, assorted. 1 Tritoma uvaria.

1 Double Geranium. 1 Double Violet.

1 Variegated Geranium. 2 Canna (Indian Shot Plant).
1 Bouvardia. 1 Madeira Vine Root.

$5 COLLECTION OF FIFTY PLANTS.

5 Roses, assorted. 2 Lantanas.
10 Verbenas. 2 Salvias.

2 Double Petunias. 2 Fuchsias.

3 Coleus. 2 Geraniums.

2 Dwarf Heliotropes. 1 Double White Lychnis.
1 Monthly’Carnation. 1 Cuphea.

1 Monthly Pink. 2. Chrysanthemums.
1 Lobelia. 4 Gladiolus, assorted.
1 Achyranthus. 1 Violet.

1 Double Geranium. 2 Double Tuberoses.
2 Pansies. 2 Double Dahlias.

100 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

NEW AND RARE PLANTS FOR (875.

AMORPHOPHALLUS RIVIERI.

A new Ariod, of easy out-door
culture, producing a solitary palm-
like leaf on a rose and olive-green
speckled stem, two to three feet

high. The tubers, maturing the
second year, produce flowers like
rf the “ Calla Lily ;” the outside of a
‘ similar color to the leaf stalk, the
is inside deep blood-red, veined with

black. Tubers are planted out in
May, and kept over winter like
Dahlia roots. Large tubers, 75
cts. ; small tubers, 25 to 50 cts. each.

NEW ABUTILONS.

AUGUST PASEWALD. A handsome new variegated variety, with
heart-shaped leaves, blotched creamy yellow on green ground.
50 ets.

BOULE DE NIEGE. The finest and purest white yet produced, with
black stems on mature growth ; a splendid variety for bedding out
or for winter forcing. 50 ets. ; $4.50 per doz.

NIVEUM AUREUM MACULATUM. ‘The finest variegated variety ;
foliage twice as large as A. Thompsoni; leaves beautifully marbled
and netted yellow, white and green; a fine bedding variety in either
sun or shade. 50 cts.; $4.50 per doz.

AGAVE (Century Piant).

AMERICANA. No plants are more decorative or effective than these,
for the conservatory in winter, or lawn and garden in summer,
presenting a highly picturesque as well as tropical aspect. 50 cts.
to $10.00.

AMERICANA VARIEGATA. Of various sizes. $1.00 to $10.00.

VERSCHAFFELTI. One of the finest and rarest varieties, with short,
almost heart-shaped leaves and black spines. $2.00.

BAMBUSA.

METAKE. A fine Bamboo reed of vigorous growth, with handsome
broad green shining leaves; largely used for lawn decoration or sub-
tropical gardening. $1.00.

SIMONSI FOLIIS VARIEGATIS. A Bamboo reed, with silver-striped
foliage ; height about five feet. 50 cts.

NEW BOUVARDIAS.

The continued improvement in this handsome and most useful tribe
of plants has been the means of intredueing several novel and distinet

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 101

varieties, which are offered for the first time in this country. We have

flowered most of the following from which these descriptions are given.

ALBA ODORATA. A dwarf and compact-growing variety with creamy
white flowers of delightful fragrance. 30 cts.; $3.00 per doz.

CANDIDISSIMA. Neat open shrub-like habit, growth comparatively
dwarf, with neat small rich green ovate leaves, pure white blossoms ;
the florets being about twice the size of Davidsoni, pure in color
and fragrant. It seems to bea true hybrid of Jasminoides and
Davidsoni, having the characteristics of both, if pinched sufficiently
during the summer for winter blooming; it is a later bloomer than
Davidsoni. A first-class variety for florists and amateurs. 75 cts. ;
$6.00 per doz.

LONGIFLORA FLAMMEA. This beautiful variety is an improved
type of B. Longiflora; in habit free, vigorous and well branched.

he flower trusses are terminal, large and effective, from fifteen to

twenty blossoms in each; the tube is rosy-blush, forming a very
elegant contrast with the broad well-expanded, starry, bright sal-
mon-colored lobes; a first-class variety. 50 ets.

ss Houmeorptt CorymBirtora.—l4 natural size.

HUMBOLDTI CORYMBIFLORA. The present variety will be
found the greatest acquisition yet made to this now charming tribe
of plants. Its free growth, Jarge flower truss, pure snow-white color
and rich aromatic odor by day and night, produced at a season
when flowers are most valuable and most sought for, leaves out no
feature that is essential to a miscellaneous group of autumn and
winter-flowering conservatory plants. The splendid flowers of the
purest white are borne on corymbs containing § to 10 and more;
tube nearly three inches in length, and measuring across the florets
about 1? inches (our own measurement), exhaling a mild orange-
like fragrance while in bloom. 50 ets. ; $4.50 per doz.

102 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

UMBELLATA ALBA. A variety reeommended by E. G. Henderson
of London, as superior to Davidsoni. Having flowered only small
plants, we find it purer white, similar in style and growth. $1.00 each.

QUEEN OF ROSES. A variety of compact growth, medium height,
and very floriferous; its fine rosy pink blossoms often cover the
entire plant; trusses of medium size. 30 cts.; $3.00 per doz.

COLOCASIA GIBSONI.

A very striking novelty in the style of C. Esculentum ; leaves nearly
black, marbled with green; a splendid plant for either pot culture or
planting out; stands the sun well. $1.00; $9.00 per doz.

NEW COLEUS.

Our experiments during the past two years, in view of obtaining an
improvement on the beautiful C. Chameleon, has resulted in the pro-
duction of two distinct varieties, as follows:

GOLDEN CHAMELEON. This showy variety has the coloring of
both Chameleon and Queen Victoria combined, and we believe the
first distinct issue obtained of the former splendid variety. $1.00.

MAGNIFICUM. Foliage smooth and rounder than any other variety,
fine deep crimson-shaded, a darker crimson in the centre, with nar-
row golden edge; a first-class bedding sort. 50 ets.

The following are English varieties of merit:

CROWN JEWELS. Dark claret crimson with broad margin of golden
yellow. 50 ets.

MERRIMAC. Lemon color, with large bronze-colored blotch. 50 ets.

RAINBOW. Bright blood-red crimson, yellow margin. 50 ets.

THE SHAH. On mature growth the leaves are marked one-half
golden vellow, the other, rich maroon. 50 cts.

VERSCHAFFELTI SPLENDENS. Dwarfer and more brilliant color
than Verschaffelti. The finest bedding variety yet introduced.
30 cts.; $3.00 per doz.

ZANZIBAR. Canary yellow with crimson blotch, and changing at
times to a beautiful rosy claret on white ground. 50 cts.

For general list, see page 119.

NEW CARNATIONS.

ASA GRAY. We take pleasure in introducing this variety for the first
time, feeling assured it will prove a first-class sort in every way; it
forces equal to La Purity; flowers of a blush color, beautifully
striped with broad flakes of vermilion. 50 cts.; $4.50 per doz.

DR. JOHN TORREY. Very fine large cream color, marbled or clouded
with light salmon; extra. 50 cts.; $4.50 per doz. :

LA BELLE. A new English variety, pure white, very large, fragrant
and floriferous, almost a perpetual bloomer. 50 cts. ; $4.50 per doz.

NEW CANNAS.

The following varieties are fine, very distinct, and especially to be
recommended :

ADELE LEVALOIS. The dwarfest variety, growing only 23 ft. high,
short broad foliage. The flowers are very large, of a rich crimson.
It is also an excellent winter-flowering variety. 75 cts.

PREMICES DE NICE. A tall-growing variety, with bright green
leaves and splendid large golden yellow flowers; extra fine. 50 cts.

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NEW FUCHSIAS.
Price 50 ets. each, except where noted.

Those marked with a * have double corollas.

*ALPHA. Large double violet corolla, coral red tube and sepals; one
of the finest varieties in size and form of bloom, habit and growth
this far obtained.

*BOULE DE NIEGE. A fine double white variety, very beautiful.

*DON PEDRO (Coene). Crimson sepals, violet purple corolla with
carmine flakes, very large and double, fine growth.

DUCHESS. Blush white tube and sepals, violet purple corolla, extra
fine, early. 75 ets.

*EUROPA. Very long broad ecoral-red sepals, large double white
corolla; a splendid variety.

*FRANCOIS COENE (Coene). Broad, rosy ecarmine sepals, well re-
flexed blush purple corolla of immense size, very vigorous and com-

act growth.

LORD DERBY. Bright blue corolla, sometimes striped with pink.

*=MONSIEUR FILLION. Crimson sepals, dark violet purple corolla.

SUNRAY. New triecolor-leaved Fuchsia. One of the most beautiful
plants ever offered; colors as rich and clear as in any tricolor gera-
nium; the leaves, which are very large, are of a rich bright crimson,
white and bronzy green. The habit and growth is all that can be
desired, each plant forming a beautiful pyramid, making it desira-
ble not only as a magnificent exhibition plant, but invaluable as a
decorative or market plant. Flowers of fine form; corolla, pur-

le; sepals, coral red. $4.50 per doz.

*TERPSICHORE. ‘This promises to be a first-class double white
variety, still in so great demand.

*VIRGILE. A fine double white variety of fine vigorous growth.

NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERED ZONALE GERANIUMS.

The following list comprises most of the best and latest improvements
in this popular class of Geraniums:

AGLAIA (Laxton). <A seedling from Mad. Rose Charmeux. Very
double and pretty deep pink flowers, perfection in habit, being
dwarfer and more compact than any of the double varieties yet sent
out. Dark green foliage with the darkest zone. $1.00.

ALICE CROUSSE. Fine double white, salmon centre; dwarf. 50 ets.

ARLEQUIN (Boucharlat). Extremely large truss, deep scarlet flowers,
petals striped with green changing to pure white, flowers very
double and of fine form, novel and distinct in every way. $1.00.

EARL GRANVILLE. Large truss of rosy mauve double flowers. 50 cts.

E. J. LOWE (Lazton). Reddish crimson incurving petals, having a
whitish reverse, giving the flowers a novel appearance. 50 cts.

ELDORADO. This novel variety, which originated in our establish-
ment, is the first introduction of a double geranium with variegated
foliage. Foliage above medium size, bright green with an irregular
out-lined central yellow disk, the brillianey of which increases in
spring and summer. Fine double bright crimson red flowers, petals
recurved; very compact growth. This variety was exposed to the
full sun the past season, which it stood exceedingly well, the varie-
gation remaining constant. $1.09; $9.09 per doz.

JACOBEA (Laaton). Bluish purple flower, a new color, darkly zoned
foliage ; this variety appears to be of great merit, from the fact of its
closer resemblance in growth and foliage to the Single Zonale than
any variety we have seen. $1.00.

104 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

JEANE ALIGATIERE. Fine double rosy lilac, quite a new shade.
a0 ets. each.

JEWEL (Laxton). A fine dwarf, compact and vigorous grower; in
habit like the “Tom Thumb ;” with splendid very double velvety
scarlet flowers. A first-class market and bedding sort. 50 cts.;
34.50 per doz.

MAD. RENDATLER. A splendid variety in the style of Mad. Lemoine,
with bluish-pink flowers; very fine. 50 ets.

SIGNOR FOVIETTI ALEXANDER (Boucharlat). Very double re-
nunculus-shaped flowers of vermilion cherry color, white lines in
the centre of each petal, fine truss; extra. $1.00.

SPECULUM (Laxton). A seedling from Mad. Rose Charmeux, fertil-
ized by Waltham seedling; color blackish carmine, like the Geant
des Batailles Rose, individual flowers on long footstalks; petals
imbricated like the Camellia; good truss, short-joimted dwarf habit;
extra. $1.00.

NEW ZONALE GERANIUMS.

The following select list of Zonale Geraniums were imported, among
many others, in July, 1874, from the best growers of England and France,
with the view of being able to form some reliable opinion before sending
them out in 1875, which has resulted in the introduction of these sorts,
which excel in novelty of color and size of truss.

ALBERT GREVY (Lemoine). Bright salmon, large splendid truss.

00 cts.

AMELINE GRISAU (Lemoine). Bright vermilion, tipped with
white. 50 ets.

AVENIR NATIONAL (Lemoine). Large splendid carmine. 50 cts.

BELLE CAURTRAISSIENNE. Very large white truss, shaded lilac
and rose. 50 cts.

BRESILIEN (Delesalle). Claret shaded with blood-red, all the petals
shaded with violet. 50 cts.

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. Very large crimson truss, upper petals
shaded with scarlet. 50 ets.

CHANT NATIONAL (Lemoine). Splendid dark velvety scarlet. 50 cts.

DISTINCTION (£. G. H.) Bright green leaf with narrow bronze zone,
beautifully crimped margin, very ornamental. 50 cis.

DOCTOR LIVINGSTON (Carter). The richest shade of deep scarlet,
larger and finer but similar to ‘‘ Jean Sisley.” 75 cts.

GENERAL CLINCHANT (Lemoine). Magenta violet flowers, large,
round and fine form, splendid color; extra. 50 cts.

L?HOME DE METZ (Lemoine). Crimson-shaded scarlet; fine color.
50 ets.

MAD. BARILLET (J/alet). Pure white strong trusses ; very fine. 50 cts.

MLLE. M. VON HOUTTE (Lemoine). Very large, white centre, sur-
rounded with orange carmine, broad white margin. 50 cts.

QUADRICOLOR. Bright scarlet, flaked with carmine, white centre.

50 ets.

RICHARD WALLACE (Lemoine). Very large flowers of the darkest
pink yet attained, large white spots on upper petals, fine large truss;
extra. 50 cts.

THE LORD MAYOR (Lemoine). The richest shade of bluish pink,
much superior to “Blue Bell,” very large and fine trusses; extra.
50 cts.

PRESIDENT GREVY (Lemoine). Magenta suffused with scarlet,
large white eye; extra. 50 cts.

VENUS (Carter). White, dwarf bedder ; same style as ‘“‘ Mad. Vaucher,”
superior in every way. $1.00.

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VILLAGE BEAU. A gay and effective variety, orange tinted with
salmon and blush outer belt; flowers and truss very large ; the finest
of this style. 75 cts. each.

WHITE PRINCESS. Fine pure white, good habit and excellent bed-
der. 50 cts.

NEW IVY-LEAVED GERANIUMS.

The following are vigorous growers, and are suitable for baskets,
vases, or trellises. 50 cts.
COCCINEA. Rosy scarlet flowers.
DOLLY VARDEN. Bright pink flowers; very rich golden green leaves,
surrounded with a fine bronze zone; extra.
EMPEROR. A distinct variety with very large leaves, a decided climb-
ing habit; fine rose-colored flowers.
FAVONIA. The brightest shade of rosy scarlet; extra.

NEW DOUBLE LOBELIA.

LOBELIA PUMILA GRANDIFLORA FLORE-PLENO. A splendid
novelty. Deep sky-blue flowers, very large, well formed and finely
double ; will create a sensation whenever seen. 30 ets. ; $3.00 per doz.

106 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

AZURE GLOBE (single). This sort we have included under the head |

of New Plants, although introduced by us some years since. We
take pleasure in recommending this variety from the fact that we
have never seen it surpassed in color, growth and free-flowering
qualities. The flowers are the deepest blue, showy and produced in
the greatest numbers. 20 ects.; 32.00 per doz.

MIMULUS MOSCHATUS FOLIIS VARIEGATIS.

The variegated Musk Plant; leaves handsomely variegated with pure
white, similar in other respects to the green; a neat and useful plant for
baskets, ete. 25 cts.

NEW OLEANDERS.

NERIUM FLAVUM DUPLEX. Semi-double yellow-buff. $1.00.
ATROPURPUREUM PLENUM. Dark double purple. $1.00.
MADONI GRANDIFLORA. A pure double white form of the

double pink Oleander; having flowered it the past summer, we can
say it is-really double white. 75 cts.
NEW DOUBLE WHITE. From the West Indies; with narrow
slender foliage; said to be the finest double white. $1.00.
Also the well-known old varieties, 25 to $1.00.
SPLENDENS. Double pink.
ALBUM. Single white.

RHYNCOSPERNUM JASMINOIDES FOLIUS AUREUS
_ VARIEGATUS.

A new and beautiful form of this popular climbing plant, like its
green prototype, with large broad leaves handsomely variegated with
yellow, aud very fragrant jasmine-like white flowers. This should: not
be conflicted with the old variegated Rhyncospernum, which is of slender
growthandnarrow leaves, variegated white. $1.00.

HOT-HOUSE PLANTS.
ALOCASIA JENNINGSI.

This magnificent plant needs treatment similar to that given to Ca-
ladiums. It grows to a height of two feet or more, producing leaves
eight to ten inches Jong, and nearly as wide. The ground color is
glaucous green, set off with large oblong blotches of black. 25 cents.
$2.50 per dozen.

BEGONIAS—Ornamental-Leaved.

All with beautiful variegated foliage, and very desirable for house
and garden decorations, in shady positions, especially for baskets,
vases, etc.

30 cents. $3.00 per dozen.

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BEGONIAS—Flowering Section.

The following species and varieties are useful and effective for vases
and baskets, or for bedding out in half-shady positions. Their constant
flowering qualities are a great recommendation.

25 cts. $2.50 per dozen.

FOLIOSA. White flowers; fine neat-cut foliage.

MULTIFLORA. Light rose; a fine winter bloomer.

RICHARDSONI. Large pure white flowers in panicles.

SAUNDERSONI. Scarlet flowers ; dwarf-habit, blooming continually ;
a fine bedder.

WELTONIENSIS. Fine salmon-pink, unusually floriferous.

WELTONIENSIS ALBA. (New.) Pure white. 50 cents.

NEW AND CHOICE CALADIUMS.

This class of beautiful varie-
gated foliage plants, margined
and delicately traced with va-
rious rich colors, and elegantly
spotted and mottled with rich
shades of green, crimson,
violet, rose and white, are
exceedingly handsome when
alone, or intermingled with
other plants. As a decorative
plant they are unequalled, and
for planting out in partly
shaded places they have suc-
ceeded admirably, for which
purpose plant out June Ist, in
shady positions, in well-en-
riched and deeply dug ground ;
a mixture of finely decomposed
manure or leaf mould and
sand should be employed.
They require a moist, warm
temperature; great care must
be taken in their earliest stages
of growth to prevent decay
of the tubers or damping off.
The tubers can be best pre-
served during the winter in
charcoal dust, in a warm room.

We have revised our list, and offer a choice selection of sorts in two
classes; the tubers are large and well matured.

CLASS I. 75 eents.

ALFRED BLEU. Green, white and flesh color.

AUGUSTE RIVIERE. Green; centre gray with crimson spots.

BELLINI. Dark green, large crimson centre.

BOIELDIEU. Bright orange crimson, broad green margin.

CANNZERTI. Green, crimson centre, white blotches.

DUCHARTRE. Green, white veined, shaded rose.

LAMARTINE. Dark olive green, with crimson spots.

PRINCE ALBERT EDWARD. Green, crimson, mid-rib and veins
dotted with ivory white; black leafstem ; extra.

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CLASS II. 30 cents. $3.00 per dozen.

AUBER. Green, spotted with white and pink.

ARGYRITES. Small leaf, white and green spotted.

BARON ROTHSCHILD. Green, spotted and veined with orange-
crimson.

BELLEYMEI. Green, profusely mottled with white.

BICOLOR SPLENDENS. Deep crimson ; broad green margin.

BEETHOVEN. White, veined with green, mid-rib rose.

BRONGNIARTI. Very large green and crimson leaf.

CHANTINI. Spotted with rose and crimson.

CHANTINI SPLENDENS. Spotted with rose and crimson; brilliant
centre. —

DE CANDOLE. Green, creamy white centre and crimson spots.

DUC DE MORNY. Green, with crimson-rayed centre.

DUC DE NASSAU. Green, spotted and flamed orange crimson.

DUC DE RATIBON. Green, shaded white, crimson spots.

_ ENDLICHERIANUM. Foliage large, green, with large rose centre.

ENCKEI. Green, spotted with pink.

HAMATOSTIGMA. Dark green, crimson centre.

HERCULES. Gray centre, bright red spots and veins.

HOULLETTI. White, gray and green.

LAUCHEANA. Metall green.

MAXIME DUVAL. Green, veined and spotted crimson.

MEYERBEER. White, veins green, mid-ribs red; fine.

MILTON. Red veins on gray centre, crimson blotches.

NAPOLEON III. Flamed crimson centre on green ground.

NEWMANI. Green, spotted rose.

REINE VICTORIA. Dark green, spotted white and crimson.

ROSSINI. Pale centre, pink ribs and red blotches.

RUBRA. MACULATA. Dark green foliage, orange red spots.

WIGHTI. Light green, with crimson and white spots.

CISSUS DISCOLOR.

A beautiful hot-house creeper, the leaves of which are exceedingly
showy and effective. 30 cents.

CLERODENDRON BALFOURI.

A hot-house climber of great beauty. The flowers are of a bright
scarlet, encased by a bag-like calyx of pure white; the trusses or pani-
eles of flowers are upward of six inches in width, and when trained
upon the rafters and hanging down, havea rich and elegant appear-
ance. It can also be trained as a pot-plant, and is continually in
bloom, although more profusely during the winter months. 25 to
50 cents.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.
A fine foliage plant, forming a mass of reedy stems with broad tufted
heads, very desirable as an aquarium plant. 50 cents.
DIEFFENBACHIA PICTA.

Light green leaves, prettily spotted with white. The leaf-stalks and
stem are white. A handsome plant for decoration or fern cases,
vases, ete. 50 cents to $1.00.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 109

DRACAENA, or DRAGON TREE.

One of the most desirable of our ornamentai foliage plants for decora-
tion, either in or out-doors, as it does not appear to suffer under the dry
atmosphere of rooms; and in a
partially shady situation stands
remarkably well during the sum-
mer out of doors. Its bright-
colored crimson and scarlet-shaded
foliage renders it very useful for
the window-garden, planted as a
centre-piece in a rustic stand,
jardiniere, or window-box, or for
summer decoration in vases, or-
namental beds, ete. It thrives
best ina light rich soil, composed
of leaf mould, sand, loam, and
thoroughly decomposed manure.
The color of the foliage is im-
proved by mixing small bits of :
charcoal with the soil and using Ae
the same also for drainage.

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COOPERI. Broad drooping Jeaves, dark purplish green and crim-
son. $1.00 to $2.00 each.

EXCELSA. Large, oblong, bronzy brown leaves, Magenta border on
the lower half of the leaf $2.50.

FERREA. Dark bronzy red. 50 cents.

NIGRESCENS. Greenish black foliage. $1.00.

Ser ENS RUBRA. Greenish black foliage, with crimson mar-
gin. $1.50.

TERMINALIS. Green and Solferino leaves.
Plants, 1 ft., 30 cents. ~ $3.00 per dozen.
Plants, 15 inches to 2 feet, 50 cents to $1.00.

VEITCHI (Cordyline speciosa). Very fine large specimen plants,
extra fine for vases. $3.00.

FICUS ELASTICA—India Rubber Plant.

A fine old plant, which is becoming very popular in this country, not
only in the hot-house but as a decorative plant for the drawing-room
or flower-garden. Its thick leathery leaves make it especially valuable
in consequence of doing perfectly well in the dry air of inhabited
rooms; and this will enable many to enjoy a fine-leaved plant who have
no glass-house. From 75 cts. to $2.00.

FICUS CHAUVERI Foliage much larger and broader than F’ elas-
tica, with cream-colored mid-rib. $1.50.
CooPER!I. Another variety, with narrower leaves than J’. elastica,
with red mid-rib. $1.50.
RADICANS. $1.00.
REPENS. A fine creeper for green and hot-house decoration. 30 cts.

TORENIA ASIATICA.

An exquisite, tropical soft-wooded plant, producing a profusion of
waxy, porcelain blue flowers, tipped with rich violet-purple, in constant
succession ; it succeeds admirably out of doors in the summer season,
where the situation is moist and half-shady, and from its trailing habit
is well adapted for vases, rustic baskets, rock work, etc. 30 cts.

110 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

NEW AND RARE GLOXINIAS.
(See Illustration, page 79.)

Beautiful early summer-flowering, tuberous-rooted plants for the
green-house or conservatory, with large bell-shaped flowers, of the most
delicate and brilliant colors. There are two varieties—one with erect or
upright flowers, and the other with drooping or pendulous ones.

The varieties marked with a * have erect flowers.

30 cts. $3.00 per doz., except where noted.

APOLLO. Beautiful violet.

*=BARONNE D’ITAJUBA. Pure white, dotted with purple. 50 cts.

BERGERONETTE. White and rose.

BYRON (New). White, amaranth and purple. 50 cts.

=CANDEUR. Delicate white.

*CHATEAUBRIAND (New). Large white, festooned with carmine,
extra. 50 cts.

ESPERANCE (New). Very large white and violet rose. 50 ets.

FLEUR DE FLANDRE. White and purple.

GARDE A VOUS. White and blue. 50 ets. :

JULIEN (New). White and brilliant crimson, extra. 50 ets.

LAMARTINE (New). Extra large white rose and cochineal. 50 ets.

MAD. CHAVERONDIER. Pansy purple on white ground. 50 cts.

*MAD. GUSTAVE ROY. Purple, slate-color and white. 50 cts.

MINA White and crimson.

*PANTHERE. White, spotted purple.

PURPUREA. Violet purple.

PURPUR DE TYRE. Purple and cream-color, spotted rose.

QUADRICOLOR (New). White, rose, lilac and cochineal. 50 ets.

ROSE D’AMOUR. White and rose..

*SCHILLER (New). Violet purple, blue lobes. 50 ets.

*TOPAZE. White, rose and blue.

=VICOMTE DE BARRAL (New). Amaranth, violet and crimson.

50 ets.
VIOLET MARBREE. White, marbled with violet.
VIOLET NEIGEUSE. Violet, marbled with white, yellow throat.
*VOIE LACTEE. White and rose.
WASHINGTON (New). Splendid dark vermilion cochineal. 50 cts.

MARANTA.
REGALIS. $1.50.
ZEBRINA. An excellent and robust-growing variety, very useful for
Wardian cases, window boxes, etc. 50 cts.; $5.00 per doz.

NAEGELIAS (Gesneras’.

The value of Negelias as decorative plants can scarcely be over-
estimated. Most of them have rich velvet-like foliage, which, in the
respective kinds, varies from green to crimson, while their pyramidal
spikes of blossoms are extremely handsome. The tubers are kept dry
in pots during the winter and started in the spring. Dry tubers in
_ spring. 50 ets.

CHARLES RAES. Green and velvety foliage, rose tube inside white,
dotted carmine.

CHROMATELLA. Marbled dark and light velvety-green foliage ;
flowers rose, yellow and orange.

LEICHTLINI. Green and purple foliage, carmine and lemon flowers.

Dyreer’s Garden Calendar. 111

PALMS.

The following is a select list of rare and handsome varieties, which
we can recommend for easy culture either for apartments or conserva-
tory decoration, and for vase plants in summer.

ARECA AUREA. Fine yellow’ stems, strong....... cc ii. $10.00
ARECA RUBRA. ~Handsome red stemS........0 0.00.0. ceceeeeececs sneee 3.00
CHAM ADORBHA"AMAZONICA...0. oe a From $5.00 to 12.00
CHAMAROPS EXCELSA. A handsome fan palm........ 1.00 to 5.00
CORYPHA AUSTRALIS (Australian Fan Palm).......... 2.00 to 5.00
CYCA SORE VOUMURAS (SAGO PALIN): o-oescamcwstscnasienerestesses 2.50 to 10.00
JUBA SPECTABILIS. A magnificent variety. .................... 5.00
LATANIA BORBONICA (Chinese Fan Palm)............5: 1.50 to 10.00
PHGINIX DACTYLIFERA (The Date Palm)........0003 2.50 to 8.00
EEL GING eee GT NAGAR ES Bo lias senna eiccscdatdstvbivddesh beowgels shah hun 3.00
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MISCELLANEOUS HOT-HOUSE PLANTS.

Requiring a temperature from 55° to 65°.

Prices vary, according to size, from 25 cts. to $1, except where noted.
For descriptions and list of varieties, see Catalogue of Bulbs, etc.,
issued September Ist of every year.

AGAVES. See page 100.
ARDISIA CRENULATA.
ALLAMANDA. Of sorts. 50 cts. to $1.00.
ALOCASIA. Of sorts.
BEGONIA. Ofsorts. See page 106.
BLETIA TANKERVILLIA. Beautiful brown, white, and purple
flowers; an easy-growing orchid. 75 cts.
BOUVARDIAS. See page 120.
CALADIUMS. ‘(Ornamental varieties. See page 107.
CISSUS DISCOLOR. Climber.
CLERODENDRON BALFOURI. Climber, with bright scarlet flowers,
pure white calyx.
CROTON. Of sorts. 50 cts. to $2.00.
EPIPHYLLUM. Of sorts.
EUPHORBIA JACQUINIFLORA. Bright scarlet flowers.
FICUS. See page 109.
GLOXINIAS. See page 110.
HOYA CARNOSA. Wax plant.
IMANTOPHYLLUM MINIATUM. $1.50 to $2.50.
CYRTANTHIFLORUM. $3.00.
JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM.
SAMBAC. Arabian Jasmine. 50 cts.
PASSIFLORA ALATA. 50 cts.
Ca@RULEA. 25 cts.
DECAISNEANA. 50 cts.
RACEMOSA. 50 cts.
PITCAIRNEA SPLENDENS. 75 cts.
PLUMBAGO ROSEA. Fine crimson flowers.
POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA. Brilliant scarlet bractes,
RUSSELIA JUNCEA. Scarlet flowers, drooping habit.
SANCHEZIA NOBILIS. 50 cts. to $1.00.
TACSONIA VAN VOLXEMI. Scarlet. 50 cts.

112 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS.
AZALEAS.

A splendid collection of the finest and latest introductions.
Trained plants of symmetrical growth, strong, $1.00 each, $10.00 per
doz.; extra strong and large, $2.00; small plants, 50 cts.

CAMELLIA JAPONICA.

The following list comprises the most popular varieties of this favor-
ite winter-blooming plant. The prices vary, according to size, from
75 cts. to $10.00.

ALBA PLENA. Double white. LANDRETHI. Beautiful pink.

ALBA PLENA FIMBRIATA. LEILI.. White, with light rose
Fringed edges. streak.

ALEXINA. Blush, striped rose. MAGDALENA LESHI. Crimson,

CALEB COPE. Blush rose. spotted with white.

CANDIDISSIMA. Creamy white. Mrs. Cope. White, with pink

CHALMERI. Clear rose. | stripe.

DUCHESSE D’ORLEANS. White, | PRINCE ALBERT. Blush, striped.
striped with crimson. QUEEN OF DENMARK. Crimson,

DUNLAP’S WHITE. shaded with rose.

Feasti. Delicate salmon and rose. | R. J. DOWNING. Flesh color.
GILESI.. Red and white, fine. REINE D’FLEURS. Crimson.

HENRI FAVRE. Salmon rose. | SARAH Frost. Rosy crimson.

IMBRICATA. Crimson, spotted SAcCcO MAGNIFICA. Pale rose.
white. SHERWOODI. Light crimson.

JEFFERSONI. Deep crimson. TRICOLOR. Blush, crimson and

JENNY LIND. White, with occa- rose.

sional flakes of rose. WILDERI. Clear rose, fine.

JOAN D’ARC. Rose, spotted white. | WILLIAM PENN. Dark red.
LaDy HUME’s BLUSH. Peach WILLIAM IY. Fine rose.
color.

Camellia stocks for grafting, $3.00 per doz. ; $18.00 per 100.

CAPE JASMINES

Are desirable for their pure white and delightfully fragrant flowers;
blooming in May, June, and July, at a season when pure white flowers
are scarce, they are highly prized in Brides’ Bouquets, Wreaths, etc.
25 ets. to $1.00. The varieties are,

GARDENI FLORIDA. GARDENI CAMELLIA FLORA.
FORTUNI. LADICANS.
GARDENI RADICANS VARIEGATA. Variegated foliage. ,
-CESTRUM.

PARQUI (Night-blooming Jasmine). A favorite plant, for the de-
lightful odor of its otherwise attractive greenish-white flowers ;
of easy cultivation; succeeds well when planted out, blooming

during the summer. 25 cts.
AURANTIACUM. A pure orange winter-flowering variety. 30 cts.

COPROSMA BAU ERIANA VARIEGATA.

A dwarf evergreen green-house shrub, with bright glossy ovate green
leaves, shaded with yellow; ornamental for bedding out. 50 cts.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 1138

CRAPE MYRTLES.

LAGERSTR@EMIA INDICA ALBA. White Crape Myrtle; fine
healthy young plants. From 25 to 50 cts. each.
InpIcA KERMESINA. A fine crimson variety of the above. 50 cts.
Inpica. The old and popular pink Crape Myrtle. From 25 to 50 cts,

ECHEVERIA.

A class of plants somewhat resembling the common House Leek, but
of a far more ornamental character, both for green-house or garden
decorations. They are employed to great advantage as edgings to
ribbon beds, or planted in masses.

ATROPURPUREA. Long purple leaves, with tall flower-stems, and
erimson bell-shaped flowers. 25 cts.

METALLICA. A fine and stately plant, with very large shell-like
leaves of a beautiful metallic, hlac hue, with tall flower-stems
covered with bell-shaped, yellow, and scarlet flowers, strong. 50 cts.

METALLICA GLAUCA. A fine hybrid of M., large stemless leaves.
50 ets.

ROSEA. In the style of Secunda Glauca, larger, better shape, and
higher glaucous color. 50 ets.

SECUNDA. Leaves green; flowers yellow and scarlet ; fine for edgings
or rock-work. 25 ets.

SECUNDA GLAUCA. Leaves of a beautiful glaucous green; flowers
similar to the foregoing variety. 25 cts.

SEMPERVIVUM CALIFORNICUM. Dark green leaves, with red-
dish margin and dark brown points. 25 ets.

LYCOPODIUMS.

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_MYRSIPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES.

Known best in cultivation as SMILAX. A most beautiful climbing
plant, from the Cape of Good Hope, surpassing every other in the
glossy, wavy, deep green, and delicate grace of its foliage, valuable for
vases ur hanging baskets. For cut-flowers, especially for wreaths and
decoration, it is considered indispensable by all] florists. 25 cts.; $2.50
per doz. Large plants, 50 cts. each.

114 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

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FERN PTERIS ARGYREA.

FERNS.

Ferns cannot be dispensed with in parlor or conservatory decoration ;
by careful management they add much to the beauty of an apartment.
A Wardian case, or fernery, is the best protector against the dry, hot
atmosphere. The Gold and Silver Ferns should not be watered over
the leaves. The Pteris Argyrea can be planted out in rich ground ina
shaded situation, where they will make a luxuriant growth and rich
display. The following is a list of the easy-growing varieties.

25 ets.; $2.50 per doz., except where noted.

ADIANTUM CONCINNUM. CUNEATUM.
PUBESCENS. SESSILIFOLIUM. TENERUM.
ATHYRIUM GORINGIANUM TRICOLOR. A nearly hardy New
Japanese Fern, very rich in the coloring of its fronds.
GYMNOGRAMMA CHRYSOPHYLLA.
LAUCHEANA GIGANTEA. Handsome gold fern.
PERUVIANA ARGYROPHYLLA. Beautiful silver Fern.
SULFUREA. TARTAREA.
WETTENHALLIANA.. The finest sulphur Fern. 50 ets.
LASTREA PATENS.
LOMARIA GIBBA (Dwarf Tree Fern).
CILIATA (Dwarf Tree Fern).
PTERIS ARGYREA. (See Illustration.)
CRETICA ALBO-LINEATA. HASTATA.
PALMATA. SERRULATA. SERRULATA CRISPA.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 115

POMEGRANATES.

These beautiful plants of symmetrical growth can be advantageously
used as bedding plants or for pot culture, which, with the facility of
keeping over winter, make them very popular plants.

PUNICA GRANATUM RUBRO PLENA. Double crimson. 25 to 50 ets.
NANuUM. Dwarf, free-flowering. 25 to 50 ets.
ALBA PLENA. Double creamy white. $1.00.
LEGRELLEI. Double creamy white, edged aurora. $1.00.

RHYNCOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES.

A beautiful green-house plant, with glossy evergreen foliage, and
masses of pure white Jasmine-like flowers, dehightfully fragrant; in
bloom about May and June. It is of a climbing habit, and presents a
beautiful appearance when properly trained; is also a very desirable

flower for bouquets, ete. 25 to 50 cts. ;
JASMINOIDES AUREA VARIEGATA (New). See novelties for
1875. $1.00.

JASMINOIDES ARGENTEA VARIEGATA. 50 cts.

RICHARDIA ALBA MACULATA.

A dwarf variety of the ‘‘ Calla Lily ;” flowers smaller, leaves covered
with pure white spots. 50 cts.; $4.50.

YUCCA.

ALCEIFOLIA. Handsome purplish green. 30 ets.

ALCGEIFOLIA VARIEGATA. Very fine. $5.00.

RECURVA. A valuable hardy variety; fine for vases or out-door
planting; exceedingly graceful, recurving habit. 50 ets.

FILAMENTOSA (Adam’s Needle). Hardy. 25 to 50 ets.

MISCELLANEOUS GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS.

Prices vary, according to size, from 25 cts. to $1.00, except where noted.

ABUTILON. Six varieties. 25 cts. each.
ACACIA. Of sorts. 50 ets. to $2.00.
ADHODOTA CYDONIAFOLIA. Climber; lilac and purple flowers.
AMARYLLIS. $1.50 to $2.00.
ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR VARIEGATA. Large variegated foliage.
AUCUBA JAPONICA. Blotched foliage.
AZALEAS. A splendid collection. From 50 cts. to $2.00.
BIGNONIA VENUSTA. Climber, with brilliant orange flowers in
clusters; profuse bloomer. 50 ets. to $1.00.

CALLA ATHIOPICA (Lily of the Nile).

NANA. Dwarf. 50 ets.
CAMELLIAS. Of sorts. See page 112.
CEREUS GRANDIFLORA. Night-blooming Cactus. 50 ets. to $1.00.
CESTRUM AURANTIACUM. 25 ets.
CHOROZEMA VARIUM. Bright orange and red flowers.
COPROSMA BAUERIANA VARIEGATA. 50 cts.
DAPHNE INDICA. 50 cts.

116 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

ECHEVERIA. Of sorts. See page 113.
EUPATORIUM RIPARIUM.
FUCHSIA. See page 123.
GENISTA FRAGRANS. Orange-yellow blossoms, fragrant. 50 ets.
HELIOTROPE. See page 124.
HETEROCENTRUM ROSEUM.. Bright rose, very floriferous.
LIBONIA FLORIBUNDA. Orange and yellow; winter flowering.
MAGNOLIA FUSCATA. Fragrant. 75 ets.
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLOBA. 50 ets. to 31.00.
MAHERNIA ODORATA (Honey Bell). Yellow; very fragrant.
MUSA ENSETE (Abyssinian Banana). A splendid plant for sub-
tropical gardening; plants from 5 to 15 ft. $15.00 to 330.00.
MYRSIPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES (Smilax). 25 ets.
NERIUM (Oleander).- Of sorts. See page 106.
PALMS. See page 111.
PITTOSPORUM VARIEGATUM. 50 ets.
PHORMIUM TENAX (New Zealand Flax). Highly ornamental. $1.00.
PLEROMA ELEGANS AND PURPUREA.
PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS. Sky-blue.
POMEGRANATE. See page 115.
PRIMULA ACAULIS. Double white. 30 cts. ; $3. 00 per doz.
ACAULIS. Double lilac. 50 ets.
JAPONICA. 30 cts.
SINENSIS. Four varieties. 25 cts.
RHYNCOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES. Pure white; very fragrant.
STEVIA ODORATA. 25 to 50 ets.
TROPHOLUM LOBBIANUM, GEANT DES BATAILLES. Chmb-
ing, small-fringed crimson flowers, extra fine. 25 cts.
VERONICA VARIEGATA. 25 ets.
VIBURNUM TINUS. 25 to 50 ets.

ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS.

A choice selection of the most desirable kinds, rare and indispensable,
for rich effects in garden decoration, as well as producing a grand tropi-
cal appearance w hen planted in eroups on the lawn or arranged in the
green-house in winter. The Alternantheras are used for the outer row of
ribbon beds. ‘The silver foliage plants next are planted. when for the
inner rows either Coleus, Achyranthus, or Celosia Huttoni may be em-
ployed, while the centre plants may be Cannas, a Solanum, Wigandia,
Aralia or Boceconia. Any combination may be formed in sufficient
contrast to suit the tastes of the designer.

ABUTILON—Chinese Bell-Fiower.
Plants of strong growth, and easy cultivation; flowering very freely,
and desirable on account of their continuous bloom for the borders, as
well as for the green-lhouse or room in the winter.

BOULE DE NIEGE (New.) The finest white. 50 cts.

PATTERSONI. Beautiful green foliage; fine large crimson flower.
25 ets.

THOMPSONI. Foliage finely marbled with yellow and green flowers,
yellow veined, with crimson; fine bedder. 25 cts. $2.50 per dozen.

VEXILLARIUM. Calyx scarlet; petals golden yellow, beautifully
marked ; free bloomer, of a dwarf drooping spreading habit. 25 cts.

VEXILLARIUM AUREUM PICTUM. Flowers and habit similar to
the above; foliage golden and marbled; useful in vases and asa
bedding plant. 25 ets.

For new Abutilons, see page 100.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 117

ACHYRANTHUS.

Fine robust foliage plants, suitable for either sunny or shady situa-
tions. 20 ets. $2.00 per dozen.
ACUMINATA. Large purple heart-shaped leaves.
AUREA RETICULATA. Yellow, green and crimson.
LINDENI. Dark purple elliptic foliage.
LINDENI VARIEGATA. Foliage green, veined with yellow.

ALTERNANTHERAS.

Dwarf plants for edgings or clumps, in sunny situations, varying in
the richest tints of green, crimson, amber, orange. 20 cts. $2.00 per
dozen.

AMABILIS TRICOLOR. Orange, crimson and dark-green.

LATIFOLIA. Foliage large, oblong, crimson, orange and green.

VERSICOLOR. Foliage ovate, olive, crimson and chocolate; when
used for edgings they are to be frequently sheared like box edging,
when the young tips will assume the most brilliant hues.

AMARANTHUS SALICIFOLIUS.

This plant is of pyramidal form, from 3 to 5 ft. high, branching close
to the ground. The leaves in the earlier stages of growth are beauti-
fully undulated, of a bronzy green shade; as the plants mature the
branches assume a bright orange red color; highly ornamental; plants
ready May lst. 25 cts.

ARALIA.

ARALIA PAPYRIFERA.

A very showy plant, with large handsome leaves, the under side of
which is covered with a woolly down; fine for vases or bedding out.
50 ets.

118 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

BOCCONIA JEDDENSIS.

A fine hardy perennial from Japan, with very large oak-leaf-shaped

glaucous foliage, and large panicles of white flowers. 25 cts.

CANNA—Indian Shot Plant.
25 ets. $2.50 per dozen. Are particularly desirable for our hot and
dry summers.
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BIHORELLI SPLENDENS. Flowers large, crimson scarlet; foliage
with dark purple shade.

BONNETTI FLORIBUNDA. Flowers large, orange red; foliage
shaded purple.

DEPUTY HENON. Foliage large, glaucous green; flowers lemon
and buff.

NE PLUS ULTRA. Flowers brilliant dark scarlet; foliage large,
rich bronzy purple; extra.

NIGRICANS. Flowers large vermilion ; foliage large, broad, with a
dark bronzy shade.

RENDATLERI. Flowers large orange; foliage green and purple.

TRICOLOR. Flowers blood-red; foliage tricolored green, red and
creamy yellow; dwarf.

ZEBRINA. Beautiful large bronzy-shaded foliage.

CELOSIA HUTTONI.

A beautiful sub-tropical plant introduced from Japan. It grows
about three feet high, of a compact, pyramidal form, and bushy habit,
profusely branched, the upper surface of the leaf being a deep claret
color, while the under side is of a bright crimson shade. To be highly
recommended. See illustration, page 83. 25 cts.

IRIS FE@DITISSIMA FOLIIS VARIEGATIS.

A highly ornamental and rare variety of “‘flag;” graceful foliage,
ornamented with bands of creamy white. 50 cts.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 119

COLEUS—(Select Varieties).

The most popular decorative foliage plant. In order to produce a
symmetrical growth, the plants should be pinched frequently while in a
growing state. 20 ets. $2.00 per dozen. For new Coleus, see page 102.
ACIS. Carmine-crimson, golden edge.

BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. .Crimson, dark shadings, golden edge.

BEAUTY OF WIDMORE. White, pink and green; one foot high,
pyramidal form ; excellent for edgings in shady situations. .

BRILLIANT. Bronzy crimson, dark veins and shadings; golden edge.

CHAMELEON. Variegated violet, rich searlet and chocolate, with
white edge. Our stock has been selected with reference to richness
and purity of color.

CLIO. Deep maroon, with a narrow green edge.

EUTERPE. Dark bronzy purple, with a serrated green edge.

GOLDEN BEAUTY. Crimson, wavy, with golden edge.

NAPOLEON. Chocolate crimson ; dwarf and compact habit.

MAROON VELVET. Rich velvety maroon.

PRINCESS OF WALES. Magenta edge ; narrow, yellow edge.

SUNBEAM. Dark bronzy crimson, golden edge. It has proved an
extra bedder, retaining its color in the hottest weather.

SYLPH. The darkest of the golden section, blood red, shaded with
black, yellow margin.

VERSCHAFFELTI. Bronzy crimson; the well-known bedder.

COLOCASIA (CALADIUM) ESCULENTUM.

One of the most beautiful and
striking of the Ornamental Foliage
Plants in cultivation, either for
culture in large pots or for plant-
ing out upon the lawn ; it will grow
in any good garden soil, and is
of the easiest culture; when of
full size it stands about five feet
high, with immense leaves, often
measuring four feet in length by
two and a half in breadth; very
smooth, of a light green color,
beautifully veined and variegated
with dark green. The root should
be preserved in dry sand during
the winter, in a very warm, dry
place.

25 to 50 cts. $2.50 to $5.00 per
dozen, according to size.

COLOCASIA BATAVIENSIS. Dark green foliage. 25 to 50 ets.
COLOCASIA JAVANICA. Dark bluish-green foliage. 50 ets.

PHORMIUM TENAX—New Zealand Flax.

Long sword-like evergreen leaves, suitable for ornamental groups or
vases; nearly hardy, and can be wintered in a cellar. $1.00.

WIGANDIA CARACASANA.

A stately ornamental plant, with very large bright-green foliage,
covered with hairy-like spines; a fine pyramidal spike of purple
flowers. 50 cts.

120 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

SOLANUM.

CAPSICASTRUM. Foliage variegated; a dwarf form of “ Jerusalem
Cherry,”’ with handsome variegated leaves. 25 cts.

MARGINATUM. Fine grayish velvety white leaves, white margin.
30 ets.

ROBUSTUM. Large oak-shaped leaf, golden bronze color, with spines.
30 cts. ;

WARSCEWICZI. Large ornamental tree-like variety. 30 cts.

WHEELERI. An improved form of “Jerusalem Cherry;” dwarf;
round and compact habit; covered in fall and winter with cherry-
like scarlet fruit. 25 ets.

WHITE (SILVER) FOLIAGE PLANTS.

Forming a fine contrast with Alternantheras, Achyranthus Coleus,
and other foliage plants.

ACHYROCLINE SAUNDERSONI. New dwarf silver-foliage, re-
sembling box edging; fine. 25 ets.

CENTAUREA CANDIDA. Downy white; compact foliage. 25 cts.

CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA. Fine fern-like appearance; one of
the best. 20 cts. $2.00 per dozen.

CENTAUREA PLUMOSA. Foliage finer and broader than Gym-
nocarpa ; dwarf and rare; extra. 30 cts. $3.00 per dozen.

CINERARIA ACANTHIFOLIA. A fine improvement in outline as
well asin color of C. maritima; fine for bedding either in sun or
shade. 20 ets. $2.00 per dozen.

CINERARIA CANDIDISSIMA. A great improvement on the old
“* Dusty Miller,” more compact, of fine silvery white foliage; a fine
ribbon plant. 30 ets. $3.00.

CINERARIA MARITIMA, or “ Dusty Miller.” 20 cts.

GNAPHALIUM LANATUM VARIEGATUM (New). Foliage varie-
gated, not so rank a grower as Lanatum; very fine for vases, bas-
kets, and ribbon beds. 25 cts. $2.50 per dozen.

BEDDING PLANTS.
BOUVARDIAS.

Shrubby plants with
corymbs of white, rose,
crimson and scarlet flow-
ers, blooming during
the autumn and winter.
Their dazzling richness
of color, and formation
=~ of flower, make them
X one of the most useful
of our winter-blooming
plants for bouquets.

Strong thrifty plants
of last season’s growth,
which can be bedded out
for summer blooming,
and lifted in the fall
for winter flowering.
25 ets. $2.50 per dozen.
Smaller size $2.00 per dozen. $10.00 per 100. For new varieties, see

page 101.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 121

BALL OF FIRE. Dazzling scarlet flowers ; dwarf growth.

DAVISONI. One of the best of the white-flowered varieties.

ELEGANS. Salmon-searlet. Extra large and fine.

JASMINOIDES. Flowers pure white, fragrant, suitable for bed-
ding out; flowering freely during the summer and early winter.

LEIANTHA. Fine scarlet.

ROSALINDA. Salmon-pink.

REMONTANT, OR MONTHLY CARNATION.

Very desirable for their
free blooming qualities dur-
ing the winter and early
spring months. Young
plants set ont in the garden
will bloom profusely during
the summer months, and if
lifted and potted in the fall, ,=-\
will continue blooming the *;
entire winter. We offer
two sizes of plants. The
first size are strong, bushy,
young plants in 3 inch pois,
which when bedded out
will require no pinching,
and commence to bloom in
July. 25 cents. $2.50 per
dozen. . The second size,
grown in 2 ineh pots, are
intended for autumn and
winter blooming ; when bed-
ded out in rich soil and pinched during earlysummer, will make fine
plants for winter flowering. 20 cts. $2.00 per dozen. $10.00 per 100.
Large plants in the fall. 40 cts. $4.00 per dozen.

ADMIRAL FARRAGUT. Creamy white, edged purple. 50 ets.

ASA GRAY (New.) Blush, striped vermilion. 50 cts.

ASTORIA. Yellow, flaked with searlet.

ATTRACTION, White, striped with maroon.

BETSY. Large brilliant scarlet; extra fine.

BUTTERFLY. Orange buff, flaked with purple.

COVENT GARDEN SCARLET. Large light scarlet, vigorous habit.

DEFIANCE. Crimson, shaded with purple.

DONADIS PRIDE. White, edged with pink ; extra.

DR. JOHN TORREY (New.) Cream color, mottled and marbled with
salmon ; large and fine. 50 cts.

EDWARDSI. Large pure white ; extra.

GEN. VON MOLTKE. Buff, flaked crimson.

LA BELLE. Fine white, very floriferous. 50 ets.

LA PURETE. Carmine; very free-flowering.

LOUISE LENOIR. Dark maroon.

LOUISE ZELLER. Pure white.

MAMIE. Fine white.

MRS. WILSON. Brilliant searlet.

-OTHELLO. Dark maroon.

PRESIDENT DE GRAW. Pure white; very floriferous.

RADETZKY._ Rose, with broad, violet-purple stripes.

VARIEGATED LA PURETE. Rose, striped with white.

VAILLANTE. Light scarlet.

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ERYTHRINA CRISTA=GALLI, OR CORAL PLANT.

A magnificent plant, producing its scarlet and crimson pea-shaped
flowers on spikes eighteen inches long. Plant them in the garden.in
May, and they will flower profusely three or four times in the course of
the summer. They may be taken up in the fall, and kept in perfect pre-
servation during the winter in a dry cellar, the roots covered with. half-
dry earth. Price from 25 cents to $1.00 each, according to size.

ERYTHRINA SPLENDENS. A variety of the above. The flowers
are of a deeper crimson ; profuse bloomer. Price $1.00.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 123

DousBLeE Fucusia. SINGLE FUCHSIA.

FUCHSIAS—General Collection.

The Fuchsia or “ Lady’s Eardrop” constitutes certainly one of the
most graceful tribe of plants. They all require a shady situation during
the summer months, and must not become pot-bound before flowering ;
the best soil is a rich sandy loam, or equal parts of loam, sand, and
manure thoroughly decomposed. The following have been selected and
retained as the best.

Persons desiring large specimen plants, must ieave the selection of
varieties to us, as we grow only such as are suitabie for that purpose.

Young thrifty plants. Price 30 cents each; $3.00 ber dozen, except
where noted. Large plants, from 50 cents to $1.00 each.

For new varieties see page 103.

Double Corolla Varieties.

ALPHA, New. Fine double purple corolla; crimson sepals. 50 ets.

AVALANCH. Violet-purple corolla; bright carmine tube and sepals;
extra.

©LM CITY. Crimson sepals; fine dark-purple corolla.

EMPEROR OF BRAZIL. Crimson sepals; corolla very double ; violet
purple, flaked with rosy carmine. 50 ets.

ENCHANTRESS. Fine large double white corolla,

GEORGE FELTON. Large double-purple corolla, crimson sepals;
dwarf and early.

bine ay VERSCHAFFELT. Rose corolla; bright crimson sepals;

warf.

MARKSMAN. Extra large dark-purple corolla; crimson sepals ; extra

fine flower.

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MISAI. Flowers very large and very double; tube and sepals coral
red ; finely reflexed, violet corolla.

MONTROSE. Fine double white corolla; early bloomer.

PURPLE PRINCE. Scarlet sepals; purple corolla; fine.

PRINCESS OF WALES. Crimson sepals; creamy white corolla.

PRINCE LEOPOLD. Fine golden green foliage; crimson sepals;
double purple corolla. 50 cts.

REMOR. Violet blue corolla; sepals vermilion ; very large and double.

TATLO. Immense double indigo biue flowers ; sepals carmine.

TOWER OF LONDON. Scarlet sepals; large double purple corolla.

Single Corolla Fuchsias.
30 cts; $3 per dozen. Large plants 50 cts. to $1.00.

AMPHION. Crimson sepals; plum color corolla, dwarf habit.

ARABELLA. White tube and sepals ; rose corolla; the best early variety.

BEAUTY OF SHERWOOD. White sepals; purple corolla.

CARL HALT. White sepals; white anid red striped corolla ; fine win-
ter-flowering variety.

CONSPICUA. Crimson tube and sepals; pure white corolla. The best
single variety of this class.

CONSTELLATION Large violet bell-shaped corolla; scarlet sepals.

EMPRESS. Crimson sepals and tube; white corolla. .

FIRST OF THE DAY. Crimson sepals ; large saucer-shaped, violet
purple corolla.

GOLDEN FLEECE. Golden green leaves; scarlet and purple flowers.

GOLDEN MANTLE. Golden yellow foliage ; scarlet and purple flowers.

INIMITABLE. Crimson sepals; dark purple corolla; a fine sort.

LADY HEYLESBURY. Violet corolla; pure white sepals.

LUSTRE. Vermilion corolla; white sepals. Early.

MARGINATA. White sepals; pink corolla. Very early.

MISS ARTHUR. Blush sepals ; orange-salmon corolla.

PURITANI. White corolla; crimson sepals; bushy habit.

ROSE OF ear er Blush white ; purplish rose corolla, Still one
of the best

STARLIGHT. Waxy-white pale and sepals; long rosy lake corolla.

SUNRAY. A new tricolor-leaved variety ; variegated like a tricolor
geranium. 50 cts.

SPECIOSA. Orange carmine; winter flowering.

GAZANIA SPLENDENS.

Fine, large bright flowers, with white and brown centre, and dark
green foliage, silv ery underneath ; requires a sunny situation. 20 ets. ; 3
$2.00 per dozen.

HELIOTROPES.

Perhaps the most favorite free-flowering and fragrant tribe of plants
in cultivation, equally fine as summer-bedding plants, or in pots during
winter in the house. 20 ets. ; ; $2.00 per doz.

BOULE DE NEIGE. Blush-white. | GRANDIFLORUM. Pale lilac.

CHIEFTAIN. Lilac, large truss. JULIETTE. Bluish lilac.
ETOILE DE MARSEILLE. Deep} Map. Faciuion. Deep lilae.
bluish purple. VIOLETTE. Violet purple.

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. Blush. | VOLTAIRIANUM. Bluish purple.
GOLDEN MONEYWORTH (Lysimachia nummularia aurea).

Exceedingly valuable for vases, baskets, and rock-work in retaining
its bright golden color in hot sunny situations. 20 ets. ; $2.00 per doz.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 125

ZONALE GERANIUMS—General Collection.

We offer here a carefully revised list of the numerous sorts in culti-
vation; as a rule the scarlet varieties will stand our hot summers better
than the white, pink, and salmon-colored varieties, which latter will
most generally be found to improye in a partially shady situation. |

Jes To grow Geraniuns, or in fact any other plant, it is essential to
their success to have a good fresh loamy soil; no amount of manuring
will compensate for a lack of this requisite. Every cultivator should
have a compost heap made up of sods and well-rotted cow manure, with
which to renew the beds. See directions for Verbenas. The following
selection is grown in quantity for bedding. Price 20 cts.; $2.00 per
dozen. Extra showy plants can be furnished after April 1, in 4 and 5
inch pots. 30 ets.; $3.00 per dozen.

ADAM KOCK. Fiery scarlet; immense truss, more compact than
“General Grant.”

ALBERT MEMORIAL. Large scarlet, fine form.

AMARANTH. Violet pink; a new shade.

ARTHUR PEARSON. Fine magenta violet; very large pips.

BICOLOR. Salmon, broad white margin.

BLUE BELL. A peculiar shade of bluish pink.

CHRISTINE NILSSON. Very large, salmon pink, bedding variety.

CIRCULATOR. Fine rosy scarlet ; trusses immense.

COMTE DE COURMONT. The best orange scarlet bedder.

CORSAIR. Very large, bright scarlet, fine form.

CYCLOPE. Purplish crimson, extra; a first-class variety in every way.

Dr. ANDRY. The finest salmon bedder.

ELSTERNIXE. Salmon, striped with white.

GEO. W. EARL. Large, pure white, rose centre.

GENERAL GRANT. Dazzling scarlet ; enormous truss.

GIANT. Salmon carmine; bushy growth, an extra vigorous bedder.

HARRY KING. Dazzling scarlet; white eye, splendid bedder.

JEAN SISLEY. Rich shade of scarlet, white eye.

LE PERE HYACINTH. Very large; orange scarlet.

LUCIUS. Salmon scarlet; extra bedder.

MAD. DOMAGE. Dark scarlet; splendid, a first-class bedder.

MAD. VAUCHER. Fine pure white.

MARGINATA. Pure white, rosy margin.

MASTER CHRISTINE. The best pure pink bedding geranium.

MASTER HARRY. Orange scarlet pips of the largest size.

MRS. SMITH Salmon, tipped with white.

MR. MELLOWS. Fine crimson.

PURITY. Pure white.

PURPLE PRINCE, Fine purple.

REINE BLANCH. Pure white, pale rose centre.

RESPENDENT. Light scarlet.

DOUBLE-FLOWERED ZONALE GERANIUMS.

The past hot and dry season has again proven that double Geraniums
are suited to our climate, if a proper selection be made. We have again
revised our list, rejecting all that have not proven first-class in growth,
flowering, ete. They require a good deep rich soil, prepared the same
as for the Zonale varieties. Price 30 cts.; $3 per doz. Large show
plants in May and June, 50 ets. to $1.00 each.

ADMIRATION Double pink; similar to “‘ Mad. Lemoine.”

ALBA PLENA. White; this has done well in some sections.

ALINE SISLEY. Double white, shading to pink during the summer’s
heat ; a splendid bedder and very floriferous.

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126 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

ASA GRAY. Splendid double salmon; a very fine dwarf variety.

BOUCHARLAT AINE. Large cher ry rose; a first-class variety.

CHARLES LYELL. White and salmon.

CROWN PRINCE. The best double pink bedder. Extra.

GLOTRE DE DOUBLES. Cherry rose, white centre; fine bedder.

HEROIQUE STRASBOURG. Crimson, with reversed and crimped
petals. Novel.

LA BRILLIANT. Crimson scarlet.

LE NEGRE. Maroon; extra fine.

LA TERRE PROMISE. Rosy scarlet.

LE VANGEUR. Crimson red, fine bedder.

MAD. LEMOINE. Fine large double rose.

MARIE LEMOINE. Fine large double pink.

PREFET DE LYON. Extra large and double crimson scarlet; florets
measure 1? in. 50 ets.

SCINTILLANT. Very bright large scarlet. __

VICTOR LEMOINE. Extra large fine scarlet.

VARIEGATED GERANIUMS—Tricolors—Golden Bronze—
and Silver-Edged.

ANNIE KEELER. Extra broad, bright chestnut zone, on a fine yel-
low ground ; compact growth ; fine bedder. 25 ets.

BLACK DOUGLAS. Splendid dark zone on a fine yellow ground;
flowers scarlet; fine bedder. 25 ets.

CHERUB. Silver-margined leaves, carmine zone; dwarf. 50 cts.

COUNTESS OF WARWICK. Silver edge, pink zone. 30 ets.

CRYSTAL PALACE GEM. Broad, golden ate lM, green disc; light
searlet flowers; a fine bedding variety. 50 ets.

GENERAL MACMAHON. Large round fine golden yellow, broad
bronzy scarlet zone; excellent bedder. 25 cts.

HENDERSONL. Fine: creamy margin. 30 cts.

ITALIA UNITA. Silver edge, dark zone, shaded with bright carmine.
30 ets. ; $3.00 per doz.

LADY CULLUM. Golden yellow, orange crimson zone. 50 cts. _

LITTLE PET. Pink zone, silver edge. 50 ets. Bes

MOUNTAIN OF SNOW. Silver edge; vigorous grower. 25 ets.

MRS. JOHN CLUTTON. Cream edge, fine dark crimson zone; 75 cts.

MRS. POLLOCK. One of the most beautiful and well-known tricolore ; :
bronzy scarlet zone, golden edge; flowers scarlet. 30 cts. -

PERFECTION. Broad silver-edged; vigorous. 30 ets.

PRINCE SILVERWINGS. Fine straw-colored edge, crimson zone;
an extra fine variety. 75 cts.

SIR ROBERT NAPIER. A tricolor, with the broadest and darkest
zone yet seen, indented with brilliant scarlet; flesh-colored flowers ;
extra. 75 ¢ cts.

SOPHIA DUMARESQUE. Dark crimson zone, fine broad golden
margin; extra fine. 30 cts.

SNOWDROP. Fine cream-colored edge. 50 cts.

SUNSET. One of the best tricolors. 50 cts.

HYBRID BEDDING AND SCENTED-LEAF GERANIUMS.
20 cts.; ~ $2.00 per doz.

CAPITATUM. Rose-scented.

CAPITATUM MAJOR. Large leaf, rose-scented.

DENTICULATUM. Cut leaf, rose-scented.

DENTICULATUM FERNIFOLIA. Fern-leaf, rose.

LADY PLYMOUTH. Variegated white-and-green leaved, rose-scented
geranium.

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LEMON-SCENTED.

MACBETH. An oak-leaved variety, with bold foliage, and fine large
scarlet flowers.

ODORATISSIMUM. Apple-scented, spicy apple perfume.

ODORATISSIMUM ERECTUM. Nutmeg-scented.

QUERCIFOLIUM. Oak-leaved.

QUERCIFOLIUM NIGRICANS. Oak-leaved, veined black.

SHRUBLAND PET. Dwarf, sweet-scented, scarlet flowers.

PEPPERMINT-SCENTED.

VARIEGATED ROSE. Variegated green-and-white, edged with pink.

IVY-LEAVED GERANIUMS.

These are extremely useful, from their drooping growth, for vases,
rustic or suspended baskets, rockeries, and trained on trellises in shady
situations.

LATERIPES. The old ivy-leaved ; white flowers. 25 cts.

ELEGANS. Mauve-colored flowers. 20 cts.

L’ELEGANTE. Edged with creamy white, large white flowers ; extra
fine. 30 cts.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Variegated with creamy white; 25 cts.

DR. SCHOMBURGK. Large purplish-mauve-colored flowers. 30 cts.

DOLLY VARDEN (New). Golden green, bronze zone, pink flowers.
50 ets.

COCCINEA (New). Rosy scarlet flowers. 50 cts.

EMPEROR (New). Large green leaves, dark zone, rose-colored
flowers. The strongest grower in this section. 50 cts.

FAVONIA (New). The brightest carmine flowers to be found in this

section. 50 ets.
CHINESE HIBISCUS.

Smali Shrubs; some varieties with large double and others with sin-
gle flowers, blooming freely during the summer months, and fine for
garden decoration in partially shady situations. 25 ets.; $2.50 per doz. .

COOPERI TRICOLOR. Foliage beautifully variegated, dark green,
pink and white; flowers crimson.
METALLICUS. Dark bronzy shining foliage; flowers single crimson.
SINENSIS VARIEGATA. Foliage mottled with yellow; flowers
crimson. 50 ets.
RUBRA PLENA. Double crimson.
LuTEA. Double yellow.
DOUBLE SALMON.
SINGLE Crimson. Fringed edge.

LARGE ROSE.
LANTANAS.

One of the best summer-flowering tribe of plants for our climate,
equally fine in dry or wet weather, sun or shade. 20 cts. ; $2.00 per doz.

ALBA GRANDIFLORA White. GRAND SULTAN. Scarlet.
CHAUVIN. Yellow shaded car-|IMPERATRICE EUGENIE. Blush
mine, splendid habit; the best| and white.
bedder. LE NAIN. Orange and carmine.
COMTESSE Morny. Blushand rose.| LUTEA SUPERBA. Sulphur.
DON CALMET. Lilae, orange centre. | MINE D’OR. Scarlet; variegated
FAVOURITA. Yellow merging into | foliage.

crimson. MIRABILIS. Fine orange.
FULGENS MUTABILIS. Scarlet. QUEEN VICTORIA. Fine white.
GARIBALDI. Lilae and buff. RAPHAEL. Orange and purple.

GOESCHKE. Yellow orange eye, |SURPASSE. Lilac and yellow.
rosy margin.

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LOBELIAS.

Neat and extremely floriferous plants, much used for edgings (in-
shade), hanging-baskets, vases, etc., of which we offer the following
select varieties. © 15 ets. ; $1.50 per doz., except where noted.

PUMILA AZUREA GRANDIFLORA, FLORA-PLENA. The new
double-flowered variety (see Novelties). 30 ets. ; $3.00 per doz.
Miss MtUrRPHyY. Forming dwarf tufts, with white flowers.
ERINUS “AZURE GLOBE.” Deep brilliant blue; the finest (see
Novelties). 20 ets.; $2.00 per doz.
' CRYSTAL PALACE CoMPACTA. Large light blue.
EMPEROR WILLIAM. Fine sky-blue.
SPECIOSA ELEGANS. Spreading, fine deep blue.
PICTA. Rich velvety veined and netted ornamental foliage; light rose-
colored flowers. 20 cts. .

SPOTTED AND SHOWY PELARGONIUMS.

We offer a carefully selected collection from the latest and best Eng-
lish and French varieties, which can be highly recommended to all
lovers of these rich and showy flowering plants. 50 cts.; $4.50 per doz.,
except when noted.

ADMIRATION (New). Carmine, white, maroon and violet. 75 cts.

BALTIC. Crimson and searlet, centre shaded with violet.

CHARMER. Bright crimson, upper petals blotched with dark crimson,
white centre.

CORONET. Crimson and rose.

DECISIVE. Crimson, white centre, violet edge.

DR. ANDRE. White and pink ; elegantly fringed petals.

ENDYMION (New). Rose, all the petals blotched with maroon. 75 cts.

EUGENE DUVAL (New). Brilliant earmine, dark purple spots. 75 cts.

GRACE. Maroon, ttpper petals edged with bright rose.

HEBE DE BEAUTIFUL (New). Rosy salmon, dark blotch, finely
fringed petals. 75 ets.

HOLBEIN. Dark maroon upper petals, margined with purple.

IMPERATRICE EUGENIE (New). French white, all the petals
spatted with purplish black. 75 ets.

JEAN SISLEY (New). Blush, stained carmine and violet. 75 cts.

L’AVENIR. Rosy scarlet, striped white.

LE VESUVE, Fiery crimson scariet, very large.

LUCY MARTIN. Pure white, with pale rosy centre

MONS. GURDON (New). Fiery vermilion, upper petals spotted with
black, lower petals veined with black. 785 ets.

MONS. MAZEL (New). Brilliant purple, with light centre. 75 cits.

MRS. BRADSHAW. Extra large; white with dark purple blotches.

MRS. LE. LOYD. Crimson scarlet.

NESTOR (New). Fiery crimson and maroon on alight base. 75 cts.

NIAGARA. French white upper petals blotched with dark crimson.

OCTAVIE DEMAY (New). Deep flesh color with fine large crimson
spots, very fine and early bloomer. $1.00.

PRINCEPS. Orange crimson, and white.

PRINCE CHARLIE. White, ground tipped with rose and violet
blotches, dwarf.

PRINCESSE HORTENSE. Orange salmon; pink edge.

SPLENDOUR. Searlet maroon; edged white.

VICOMTESS DE BELLEVAL (New). Fiery crimson, white centre,
each petal blotched with rich purple; a splendid variety. 75 cts.

WATCHFUL. Lilac, shaded with violet, upper petals spotted with
crimson, very attractive.

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NEW AND CHOICE DOUBLE PETUNIAS.

Having made the hy-
bridizing of the double
Vetunia a specialty for
any years, we can take
pleasure in offering the
following set, a careful
selection of the best; most
double and distinct in
color. 25 cts.; $2.50 per
doz. Carefully hybridized
seed of the best varieties ;
a fair percentage will
prove double. 25 cts. pkt.

ATTRACTION. Rosy
lilac, with broad bands of
white.

BICOLOR FIMBRI-
ATA. White and carmine,
splendid fringed edge, very
double and dwarf.

BLUSHING BRIDE.
Very large incarnate.

GRACE. Pale lilac
veined with purple.

JULIET. Large white
shaded with blush.

HIAWATHA. Glossy
purple, spotted with white.

LILAC BEAUTY. Very
large double lilac.
MACULOSA. Large pure white, with a lilac spot on each petal; extra.
NOVELTY. Amaranth rose, tipped with green.
REMARKABLE. White and purple blotched.
ROMEO. Very double purple, large.
ROSETTE. Large double rose.
SNOWBALL. The finest double white.
SOVEREIGN. Rosy purple, blotched with white; extra.
TREASURE. Fine rose, veined with purple.

SINGLE PETUNIAS.

Carefuily selected from many hundred of the finest striped, veined
and blotched varieties, grown from cuttings only. $1.50 per doz.

PLUMBAGO LARPENTA.

An old but little known plant, deserving attention as a bedding plant,
for which it is particularly adapted to our climate; it flourishes in any
soil, sun or shade, and is exactly suited for the first row in ribbon beds,
as it grows only a few inches in height, and is continually covered with
a mass of deep blue flowers. 25 cts.; $2.50 per doz.

VINCA.

This old and popular plant should be in every garden, producing its
masses of bloom from June to frost; of compact bushy growth. Its con-
tinual bloom makes a desirable plant for massing. 20 ets. ; $2.00 per doz.

ALBA. Pure white. ROSEA. Rose, dark eye.
ALBA OCULATA. White crimson eye.

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TRITOMA UVARIA GRANDIFLORA.

A splendid summer and autumn
flowering plant, with stately flower
scapes and magnificent terminal
Rx dense spikes of rich orange red
Meo ‘lower-tubes; familiarly known, from

its glowing colors, as the “ Red-hot

Poker.” ‘Hardy, with protection.
25 ets. to $1.00, according to size.
All blooming plants.

THE VERBENA.

The Verbena is the most useful
and popular of our bedding plants,
yet, for want of proper cultivation,
many fail to grow it to perfection.
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 simple 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. We
have devoted much labor and care
in the annual selection of our Verbena seed, and with over an acre bed
to select from, we are in a position to secure first-class novelties in point
of color, habit and growth. The first premium was awarded our collec-
tion at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Autumnal Exhibition,
September, 1874.

VERBENA—New Varieties for 1875.
25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz.

ANTONIA. White flaked with violet purple.
ARIEL. Fine clear pink, white eye.

BIJOU. Very dark crimson ; fine bedder.

CHERUB. Very large, salmon pink centre.

CLIO. Blackish purple, white eye.

COTTAGE MAID. Large white with lavender tinge.
EVA. Fine violet blue, large white eye; extra.
EVOLUTION. Rosy purple, scarlet centre.

FLORA. White, flaked with rose.

FORMOSA. Orange scarlet, dark centre.
GALATEA. Intense bright crimson, lemon eye.
GEORGE PEABODY. Salmon, large crimson centre.
HOPE. Large dark blue, white eye.
INCOMPARABLE. White, striped with indigo blue.
JUDY. White, striped with violet purple.

JUNO. Pure white; fine bedder.

PICTURATA. White, striped with light blue and indigo.
SOUVENIR. Bright crimson, dark centre.
SPECIOSA. Bright velvety crimson, white eye.
UNIQUE. White, striped with rosy violet.

TritomMA UVARIA GRANDIFLORA.

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VERBENA—General Collection.

Price, named varieties (purchaser’s selection), per dozen............+6 $2.00
Price, named varieties (our selection), per GOZeN.......... ...ese+s seceeceee 1.50
Price, without names, assorted colors, without pots, per dozen......... 1.00
Price, without names, assorted colors, without pots, per 100....... +0006. 7.00

BLUE BIRD. Blue, white eye.

ELEGANS. White, striped with maroon.
EXQUISITE. White, striped with amaranth.
FAIRY. White, striped with purple.

GENERAL LEE. Fine scarlet, white eye.
GLOWWORM. Dazzling velvety crimson.

LOUISE. Fine maroon. -
MALTESE CROSS. Violet rose, white edge; star-shaped.
MONSTROSA. Large, bluish violet, white eye; extra.
MRS. WOODRUFF. ‘The finest scarlet.

NEGRO. Blackish violet; extra.

REMARKABLE. White, striped with blue.

ROVER. Dark crimson purple.

VELVET MANTLE. Velvety crimson, white eye.
VESTA. The finest white in cultivation.

Extra quality Verbena seed, saved from our own unrivalled collection.
25 ets. per paper ; $6.00 per oz., net. ve
Dreer’s American Striped, saved from the best striped varieties. 50

ets. per paper.
SALVIAS—Sage.

These rich and abundant flowering plants are indispensable in the
autumnal garden ; either in masses or scattered among shrubbery, their
gorgeous effect is best displayed. 20 ets.; $2.00 per doz.

SALVIA SPLENDENS. Scarlet Sage.

GORDONI. Scarlet Sage ; dwarf.
VARIEGATA. Variegated foliage.

PATENS. Richest azure blue; large.

ROSEA. Rose-colored.

SOUCHETI FLORE ALBO. Pure white.

OFFICINALIS. Tricolor foliage, green, white, and pink variegated ;
flowers blue; hardy.

OFFICINALIS AUREA. Golden yellow margin; flowers blue ; hardy.

\

SUMMER CLIMBING PLANTS.

Very useful, free and rapid growing climbers, for decorating verandas,
trellises, screens, etc.; blooming all summer and fall.

COBZZA SCANDENS. Rapid grower; large purple bell-shaped flow-

ers. 25 ets.
SCANDENS VARIEGATA. Similar to the above, with variegated

foliage; very ornamental. 25 cts.

JIPOMG@EA LEARI. Large azure-blue Convolvulus flowers. 20 ets.

LOPHOSPERMUM HENDERSONI. Rose colored. 20 ets.

MANETTIA CORDIFOLIA. A pretty climbing plant, bright scarlet
tubular flowers, about two inches long, forming a complete mass of
bloom from July to Oetober. One of the finest plants for large
vases and rustic baskets: sun or shade. 25 ets; $2.50 per doz.

MAURANDIAS. Rose, white and purple. 15 cts; $1.50 per doz.

THUNBERGIAS, White, buif and orange. 15 cts; $1.50 per doz.

BYE 7 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

Pampas GRASS.

PAMPAS GRASS (Gynerium Argenteum.) The most elegant of all
the Ornamental Grasses, producing a grand effect on the lawn with
its graceful foliage and silvery plumes, on stems 8 to 10 feet high,
which are produced in upward of forty, on well-established plants
that remain in the open ground from year to year with protection.
This is best done by tying the tops together and enclosing in a

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flower barrel, with top open and space packed out with straw or
leaves; earthing up the soil well around the outside of barrel. Re-
quires a rich and deep soil. The plumes when dried in the shade
make handsome parlor ornaments for winter decoration. 25 to 50 cts.
Extra strong plants for immediate effect can be furnished from
$1.00 to $2.00 each.

ARUNDO CONSPICUA. A variety similar to the Pampas Grass,
with long, graceful drooping leaf-blades, and large, silvery-gray
terminal plumes, on stems 10 feet high. 50 cts.

ARUNDO DONAX VARIEGATA. Variegated bamboo; a hardy,
broad-leaved variegated reed; foliage creamy-white and green,
retaining its bright fresh color until frost; graceful form and fine
habit. 30 to 50 ets.

AGROSTIS GLAUCA. A rare, dwarf variety, with a glaucous bluish
tinge ; fine for edgings, baskets, or vases. 25 ets; $2.50 per doz.
BAMBUSA ARGENTEA. A slender, tall-growing variety, with silver

variegated foliage 50 cts. to $1.00.

BAMBUSA FORTUNEI VARIEGATA. A pretty, very dwarf, hardy
Bamboo ; for shady situations. 30 cts.

DACTYLIS GLOMERATA ELEGANS. A dwarf ribbon-grass, with
broad, silvery stripes. 30 cts.

MISCELLANEQUS SUMMER BEDDING PLANTS.

Those marked * are hardy. Per doz.

AGERATUM IMPERIAL. Dwarf; large blue flowers............... $1.50
WAEtE OMe Unie. shale bluishy-wihite;2 cerecetesnacncssccesceses 1.50
ALOYSIA CITRIODORA, or Lemon-scented Verbena. Each...... .20
ILE RY Noe Dt ty AIS re be SOEUS st cman <as's-saesSceieaetWenes'scosca seul ae ceess 2.00
SS WAV (SMMEC DCO Y SSILIM: eat i car+- seo stcncy oo SoeatRE Re athe sWieceedeces 1.00
NGAMPUMEN SP AMIEU Utes eo terete tos Sobgnigienhtavek oMutdelesdvcoweneae veda sivebecbes.e 2.00
CAMINO ECOG LACH. 2D °CtSacrasss Hicedikewaas Savas scosciestans ccdans 2.50
CARNATIONS. Monthly variety, a fine collection..................08 2.50
O70 1h SW Si ne GAP RIGTH ips tee a tan tm aE eg 2.00
CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA. Dwarf, scarlet coral-like flower...... 1.00
FEVERFEW. Double, white, daisy-like flowers..............06. ecssesses 1.50
GAZANIA SPLENDENS. Golden orange flowers..................006- 2.00
EU DpOMsE TET Od SOLUS bar ches sos sccudeiscaneesn este Conconesereeiose leedestese 2.00
TG AINA yet OL SOLIS (ss tec sccscuccteases Ber tence does ots sarees eak ovccste 2.00
LOBES. | blue and whites Six Varieties... ..c.s...cescc te sces cs lececes 1.50
NIG MONEE TE eryOGy’S TAVOLILE:. 02. vecceucecces corcoccossersesces 1.50
MIMULUS MOSCHATUS, or Musk Plant. Each....................... 15
NIEREMBERGIA FRUTESCENS. Lilac, dwarf. Each............ -20
PANSIES, or Heartsease. Large flowering.......5. .0.....ceceess secsesnes 1.50
PETUINUAS2 Single; choice, MAME SOTtS 25. c-jncaeceoee'se-orecelescceosss 1.50
Promila ehoice WAMICT SORES:. cn lcoctiscr ciicesecn coesssece oncoceceseteves 2.50
PEHLOS DRUMMON Dicey Beautiful’ colors... 2005 ...ccsccetscese vevessces 1.00
=PHLOX PERENNIAL. A choice collection.................0 esssseees 2.50
Fue Nera SI Se ONE VAEACTIOS vane do.004, ncicye dessa vcaldvccacassiasesssitcsseners ees 2.50
PLUMBAGOVCAPENSIS: (Wight blue. (“Wach’.......cc...ccscccccesssee 25
*PLUMBAGO LARPENTZ. Dark blue, dwarf..................sse00 2.50
PYRETHRUM ; or Golden Feather Golden-yellow foliage......... 1.50
SOW Wb ee LAM.) “Choice’colots. Hache. io.ccsocciesseescescecsecee .20
IEP MU Aas AU AEN L508 lo). o. Pa ates urecsavcrsoezeossl ar esesee Each 25 to 50
peer Lo EH GeAe Me GEM EY OMB ey | HQC 5.5. seederaeniscevccisscteneccdiease scdsasees 20
VEE BAC EUS SOTES WALAOUG MANIES,.......--caecreeacs soarasssetenienctes 1.00
VINGA ROSA, Al bAsand OCULATA.. 20 Cty... dens ccdeveccess, 2-00

JAPA eeemoice, dounle (ready in May)... i... cccle. ccceenevsens cee 1.00

134 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

PLANTS FOR HANGING-BASKETS OR VASES.

The growing of Plants in baskets,

SS Ye vases, etc., is constantly on the increase.
BE They add greatly to the decoration of a
(O57) room, garden or verandah, and impart
y an air of taste and refinement that the

most costly ornaments cannot give.

The following plants have been se-
lected as the most suitable for this pur-
pose. The varieties with an* are par-
ticularly suited for large vases; for the
centres of which, Palms, Dracenas,
Geraniums, Fuchsias, Coleus, ete., will
make a rich effect. The varieties re-
quiring shade are so marked.

=ABUTILON VEXILLARI- Each.

DM: PIC RUM 2se6s Seer ae te AS
ACORUS GRAMINZEUS VA-
RIEGATUS. Grass-like..... 25
*AGROSTIS GLAUCA. A
beautiful blue grass............ 25
=AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI..... 25
BEGONIAS, of sorts for centre
of baskets (shade)............... 30
CISSUS DISCOLOR. Fine
showy creeper (shade)......... 30
EUORY MUS RADICANS VA-
RIEGATA. A beautiful
variegated creeper......... 02.008 25
FERNS, of sorts (see page 114). 25 to 50
FICUS REPENS (Shade)........ 20
SIV TES. OF SOEIS (i eete-ce ee 25 to 50
*GLECOMA ROTUNDIFOLIA VARIEGATA. Creeping..... 20
*GNAPHALIUM LANATUM VARIEGATUM. Silvery

drooping fol BVO vag Ho ccecse ata sacos We Lovneceon cocks Jeena aaeees 25
HYDROCOTYLE LURIDA (New). From Japan; fast grower,
producing numerous runners, nearly round leaves; hand-

somely crimped and chocolate-colored flowers. Per doz. $2.50 25
LINARIA CYMBALARIA, or Kenilworth Ivy..................02. 15
LINARIA CY MBALA-R EA’ VATU GAGE Ae eee eect can eee 25
*PERISTROPHE ANGUSTIFOLIA AUREA..............0...200 20
*®LOBEDTLA,, |: Tin Varieties .ccsse aces conocer oe eee Sue acta ene wemeesrceeeen 15
LYCOPODIUM SCHOTTI. One of the best. (Shade) ......... 20

DENTICULATUM. (Shade) os ctu cascon cee oo cepecuce crete 15

For varieties, see page 113.
*MANETTIA CORDIFOLIA. Climbing; scarlet flowers...... 25 to 50
PANICUM VARIEGATUM. Variegated Grass. (Shade)..... 26
REINEKTIA CARNEA VARIEGATA. Grass-like............... 25
SA XIPRA'GA HORTMUN ELS p (Shade) ss 227220 so: severe tes pecans te 20

TRICOLOR., 2 Menys HNC: ANUE Fare. ere nee wee peat cit gente Sencar 3a
*SEDUM SIEBOLDI VARIEGATUM. Stone-crop.............. 59
=SENECIO SCANDENS; or Parlor ivy. Rapid Creeper ...... 15
=TORENTA ASIATICA. Drooping, purple flowers. (Shade) 20
TRADESCANTIA ZEBRINA and VIRIDIS (Shade)............ 15

#VINCA ELEGANTISSIMA V.ABIEGATA......0.-.-ccescccsscs 15 to 30

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 135

THE Ross.

The Rose still maintains its position as the most attractive of flowers.
Every year adds a large number of varieties to our extended lists, new
at least in name, if not in character; and it shall be our special 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 eannot be secured unless the plants are
kept in a vigorous growing condition. To derive the greatest enjoyment
from rose-culture, beds should be prepared exclusively for their benefit,
by throwing out the sub-soil and replacing with a good compost, so that
the roots in running down may find nourishment.

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

Our Roses are pot-grown on their own roots, and not forced into un-
natural growth: being pot-grown renders them more desirable for send-
ing to a distance; as they retain the ball of roots and soil, the purchaser
runs no risk in transplanting. Their natural growth is likewise not
checked, in planting out, by sudden changes of temperature in the
spring; but the plants go ahead, giving perfect satisfaction in every way.

-HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.
40 ets.; $4.00 per doz., except where noted.

This class is very popular, combining the vigor of the hardy garden
Rose with the frequent blooming qualities of several other classes ; some
of the sorts are also very fragrant. The following is a select list of the
latest introductions, as well as those that have been well tried.

Our collection received the First PREMIUM for the largest and best
display of Roses at the Grand Autumnal Exhibitions of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society, Sept., 1871, Oct., 1872, Sept., 1873, and Sept., 1874.

ARDOISE DU CHALET. Crimson red.

AURORE BOREALE. Large, shining red.

BARONNE ADOLPH DE ROTHSCHILD. Bright rose; fine. 75 cts.

BARON HAUSMANN. Splendid carmine.

BURGOMASTER CARL MULLER (New). Amaranth red, shaded
with violet, vermilion, and black, free-flowering. $1.00.

CARDINAL PATRIZZI. Velvety crimson.

CHAMPS DE MARS. Extra fine double crimson. 50 ets.

CLOTHILDE ROLAND. Fine cherry.

COMTE LITTA. Velvety purple.

COMTESSE D’OXFORD Light carmine; fine form.

DR. LEMEE (New). Velvety purple. 75 ets.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Brilliant maroon crimson.

EDWARD MOREN. Rosy carmine; of the finest form.

FANNY PETZHOLD. Rose, shaded with white.

GEANT DES BATAILLES. Bright scarlet, superb.

GENERAL GRANT. Crimson searlet.

GENERAL HOUTPOUL. Dark crimson.

GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. Brilliant red.

136 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

GENERAL WASHINGTON. Very double, crimson; fine.

GLOIRE DE DUCHER. Dark purple.

HENRY PAGES (New). Fine rose, centifolio form. 50 cts.

LA FRANCE. Splendid satin-rose; fragrant, hardy and very free-
flowering; after several years’ trial it has proven itself one of the
best and finest roses suited to our climate.

LA REINE. Clear rose; superb; large cupped.

LEOPOLD I. Brilliant fiery-red.

LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. Bright crimson, shaded black.

LOUISE WOOD. Bright crimson.

MADAME DE ST. PULGENT (New). Crimson, shaded with siate
color. 75 cts.

MADAME EMMA GOMBEY (New). Brilliant carmine, free-ilower-
ing. 75 ets.

MADAME LAMENT. Rosy carmine; finely cupped.

MALFILATRE (New). Dark crimson, rosette form. 75 cts.

MARIE RADY. Splendid crimson; extra fine.

MARQUISE DE CASTELLANE. Fine bright rose. 75 cts.

MONS. DE PONTBRIANT. Fine purple.

PAUL NERON. Very large dark rose. 75 ets.

PAUL VERDIER. Large, clear rose.

PRINCESS CHRISTIAN. Large cupped, blush white.

ROI DES ESPAGNE. Fine carmine.

SOUVENIR DE CHAS. MONTAULT. Fine purple.

SOUVENIR DE ROMAIN DESPREY (New). Flesh color; fine when
in bud. 75 ets.

VICTOR VERDIER. Carmine, large and full.

WHITE HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

BOULE DE NEIGE. Pure white; good form. $1.00.

COQUETTE DES ALPS. Fine white; flowers in clusters. 75 cts.

LADY EMILY PEEL. White, edged with rose. 50 cis.

MAD’LLE BONNAIRE. Pure white, occasionally tinged with rose in
the centre. 75 cts.

MAD. LACHARME (New). White, centre on opening shaded with
rose, changing to pure white; the finest of this class. $1.50.

PEARLE DE BLANCHES. Fine pure white, very vigorous growth
and free-flowering. $1.00.

BOURBON ROSES.

This class contains some of our choicest ever-blooming roses; they
require but a slight protection during the winter.
40 cts.; $4.00 per doz., except where noted.
APPOLINE. Fine pink.
GLOIRE DE ROSAMENE. Bright crimson, semi-double, climbing
habit, free.
HERMOSA. Pink.
HERMOSA (climbing). Pink, climbing habit.
IMPERATRICE EUGENIE. Large, full, rose color.
JOS. PAXTON. Cherry rose.
MRS. BOSANQUET. Large blush, free.
PEERLESS. Cherry.
PRINCE NAPOLEON. Fine carmine. 75 cts.
SOUVENIR DE MALMAISON. Blush, large and fine.
SOUVENIR DE MAD. AG. CHARLET. Rosy salmon, cupped petals.
75 ets.
SOUVENIR DE PRESIDENT LINCOLN. Very dark, shaded ecrim-
son. 75 ets.

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BENGAL, CHINESE, OR DAILY ROSE.
30 cts. ; $3.00 per dozen.

The brilliant colors of many roses of this class, as well as their con-
stant blooming and dwarf habit, render them great favorites for win-
dow-gardening and winter blooming; ay are also equally adapted
for the flower-bed or pot-culture. The following select sorts are the
most desirable :

AGRIPPINA. Deep crimson.

ARCHDUKE CHARLES. Changeable.

CELS. Blush.

DUCHER. Pure white.

EUGENE BEAUHARNAIS. Crimson.

INDICA ALBA, or White Daily.

JAMES SPRUNT, or Climbing Agrippina. 50 ets.

JEAN MARIE (New.) Deep crimson, streaked with amaranth. 75 cts.
LA SUPERB (New.) Lilac rose, shaded with carmine, large. 75 cts.
LAWRENCIA (Miniature). Pink.

LAWRENCIA (Miniature). Crimson.

LEMESEL (New). Fine double rose, fine form. 75 ets.

LOUIS PHILIPPE. Crimson and rose.

LUCULLUS. Dark crimson.

NEMESIS (New). Sparkling crimson, fine bloomer. 75 cts.

PETIT NINI (New). Brilliant amaranth, shaded with black. 75 cts.
PINK DATLY,

SANGUINEA. Blood-red.

TEA-SCENTED ROSES.

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. The following isa

Select List of New and Old Varieties.
40 cts. each.; $4.00 per doz., except where noted.

ADRIENNE CHRISTOPHLE. Light yellow, shaded rose.

AMERICA. Creamy yellow.

ANNETTE SEAUT. White, shaded yellow, very double.

BELLA. Pure white.

BELLE CUIVRE. Copper yellow.

BELLE LYONNAISE. Canary yellow, shaded salmon.

BIANQUI. Extra double white, very fragrant.

BON SILENE. Carmine and salmon.

BOUGERE. Large rose.

CANARIE. Fine yellow; an excellent forcing variety, the best for

ot-culture.

COMTESS DE LA BATH. Fine salmon rose, globular bud, strong
grower. 50 cts.

DAVID PRADEL. Rose.

DEVONIENSIS. Creamy white.

DEVONIENSIS (climbing). Creamy white, climbing habit.

ESTHER PRADEL. Salmon rose.

FRERES SOUPERT ET NOTTING (New)... Pure white, edged with
carmine, extra. 75 cts.

GLOIRE DE DIJON. Blush and yellow.

138 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

HOMERE. Rose, salmon centre.

ISABELLA SPRUNT. Sulphur, white shade.

JEAN PERNET. Creamy yellow, with deep yellow centre; double.

LA JONQUILLE. Pure chrome yellow in bud, inside paler ; the
brightest yellow, small bud. 75 ets.

LE NANKIN. White, base of petals bright nankeen yellow. 75 cts.

LUTEA. Fine sulphur yellow.

MA CAPUCINE (New). Very bright orange, a novel color; fine. 75 ets.

MADAME AZALIE IMBERT. Buff yellow. 75 cts.

MADAME BRAVY. Pure white.

MADAME BREMONT. Variable from light to dark purple.

MAD. CECILE BERTHOD (New). Very double, deep yellow. 75 cts.

MADAME CELINE NOIREY. - Large rosy purple.

MADAME DAMAIZIN. Salmon rose.

MAD. DR. JUTTE (New). Fine garnet yellow ; vigorous and free. 75 cts.

MADAME FALCOT. Nankeen yellow.

MADAME FRANCOIS JANIN (New). Beautiful orange yellow, fire
double form. 75 ets.

MADAME MARGOTTIN. Dark yeilow, with rose centre; very | fine.

MARIE SISLEY (New). Cream white, bordered with rose, "fine. 7o ets.

MARIE VAN HOUTTE. Very large and double creamy white. 75 cts.

MADAME RUSSELL. Creamy buff, shaded with pink.

MADAME WILLERMOZ. Very lar. ge creamy white; one of the best.

MARECHAL NIEL. One of the best. (See N oisette Roses. )

MONTPLAISIR. Dark salmon yellow.

OLYMPE FRACINEY. White, shaded with yellow; fine.

PERLE DE LYON (New). Very large double yellow, strong grower
and free-flowering, extra. $1.00.

REINE DE PORTUGAL. Golden yellow, shaded with coppery rose.

SAFRANO. Saffron yellow.

SOUVENIR D’UN AMIE. Bright rose, large, perfect form, fragrant ;
one of the best.

SOUVENIR DE JENNY PERNET. White, shaded with salmon.

TRIOMPHE DE LUXEMBOURG. Rose.

SPECIAL LIST OF TEA ROSES—For Winter Forcing.

To those interested in forcing roses for winter flowering, as well as the
trade, we offer the following list of the most desirable varieties, which
we can confidently recommend. Strong and thrifty young plants i in 3-
inch pots. We will mail these plants at the prices affixed.

Per doz.

BON SILENE. Carmine and Salmon.sicccc.csciichcc.k. scceccedee nnn deuets $2.50
CANARIE. Finer and deeper yellow than Isabella Sprunt; extra
floriferous ; has proven itself one of the best forcing roses, par-

ticularly for pot-culture:.. :-7: Sete. iano eats ee eee, 3.00
DAVID PRADEL. This sort has forced very well, valuable for

its splendid bud of fine carmine Color...... 2.11. .cc.ceeee ceeeee eee vise 3.00
ISABELLA SPRUNT. Sulphur white shade.......:.......ccc.c8 see svecoe De 2.50
JEAN PERNET. Creamy yellow, deep yellow centre, very double,

producing splendid buds.:...2¢00. ssa: A eee 3.00

MAD. WILLERMOZ. Blush white, very large and double ; extra. 3. 00
MARECHAL NIEL. Bright golden yellow, large and fine form. 2.50
OLYMPE FRACINEY. The best white..........- cesssssesescceseccseeeee 2.50
SAERANO.|--Saffronuyellowi... 2. io5 ceeect Leet ei we eee ee ee 2.50
SOUVENIR D’UN AMIE. _ Bright rose, large double perfect form,
fragrant and lasting. We have forced this rene for a num-
ber of years, and find it unsurpassed by any......... 2.2 + ce0e eeee. 2.50

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139

NOISETTE ROSES.
40 to 50 ets. each.
These roses are free-blooming, flowering in clusters, of taller habit

than the foregoing classes ;

marked with an *

AMIE VIBERT. Pure white.

BEAUTY OF GREEN Mount. Deep
rose,

CELINE FORRESTIER. Yellow.
79 cts.

*CHROMATELLA. Cloth of gold.

EARL OF ELDON (New.) Bright
orange yellow, strong grower.
75 ets.

**FELLENBERG. Crimson.

*LAMARKE. Creamy white.

MARECHAL NIEL.

inch pots. 50 ets.;
$1.00; $9.00 per doz:

some of them are very fragrant.
are adapted for training to trellises and pillars.

*ORLOFF. :
*CAROLINE MARNIESSE. White.
*JAUNE DESPREZ.
*MONSTROSA. Blush.
*SrIR W. SCOTT.
*SOLFATERRE.
*W ASHINGTON.
MADAME HERMANN.

Those

LA PACTOLE. Pale vellow.
OPHIRE. Buff.
Pink.

Rosy buff.

Deep rose.
Yellow.

White.
Fine rosy
salmon.

Bright golden yellow, large and fine form, with
thick, ieathery petals, opening well.
many years, and should be in every collection.
$5.00 per doz.

The finest acquisition for
Strong plants, 5-
Extra strong plants, 7-inch pots.

PERPETUAL MOSS ROSES.

75 ets.

$7.50 per doz.

EUGENIE GUINOISEAU. Bright cherry ; changing to violet.

JAMES VEITCH. Deep violet, shaded with crimson ;

double; best dark Moss.

large and

MADAME EDOUARD ORY. Deep rose; large and full.
MADAME WM. PAUL. Host carmine; cup- shaped, full.

SALET. Bright rose, blush e

SOUVENIR DE PIERRE con Dark red, shaded with carmine
ANNUAL MOSS ROSES.

and violet.

60 cts.

BLANC. White.
COMTESSE MURINAIS.
white.

CRISTATA. Crested.
ENGLISH Moss. Very mossy.

Blush

$6.00 per doz.

GLOIRE DE MOSSEUSES. Fine rose ;
very mossy.

HENRY MARTIN. Carmine.

PRINCESS ADELAIDE. Rosy lilac.

WILLIAM Lops. Purplish violet.

PRAIRIE ROSES.

Very hardy climbers.

RAUNGRE BELLE. Blush.
GEM OF THE PRAIRIES.
rose color, fragrant.

Rich

40 ets.

PRAIRIE QUEEN. Deep rose.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES.
40 cts. each.

*GREVILLA, or SEVEN SISTERS. In
clusters, changeable.

*HEBERMONT MUSK CLUSTER.
White; very fragrant.

*WHITE MICROPHYLLA. White.

FORTUNE’S DOUBLE YELLOW.
Yellow, shaded with crimson.

“WHITE MuUSK CLUSTER. Pure
white; very fragrant.

MADAME PLANTIER. Pure white.

LAURA DAvoust. Blush.

SWEET BRIER. FPosv nink.

Those with an * are climbers.

140 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS.

We offer a carefully selected and revised list of the rarest and choicest
Hardy Plants, suited to our climate. The value of this class of plants
is being yearly more fully appreciated, from the fact of their perfect
hardiness, requiring but little care or attention, and producing their
beautiful flowers during a season when they are most prized.

AQUILEGIA CCRULEA.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINE. A hardy perennial plant; the
most beautiful of all the Columbines, styled the “‘ Queen of Colum-
bines.” The flowers measure from 3 to 34 inches in diameter; the
outer five petals, as well as the long spurs, are of a beautiful violet
blue; the inner petals are pure white, forming a pleasing contrast.
See illustration, page 82. 29 cts.; $2.50 per doz.

ARMERIA SPLENDENS.

A dwarf, hardy, free-flowering perennial, with fine rose-colored flow-
ers. 20 cts.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

This favorite autumn flower, since the addition of so many choice
varieties, has become still more popular. The Dwarf or Pompone soris
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. The following comprises
a very select list of the finest new and older varieties:

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS—Importation 1875.
30 cts. ; $3.00 per doz.

Large Flowering Varieties.

BEETHOVEN. Deep violet purple, tipped with yellow.
GOLDEN JOHN SALTER. The finest yellow.

PINK PERFECTION. Very large and fine bright pink.
WHITE EVE. Milk white.

New Pompone Varieties.

AMIE FEILLE. Bronzy crimson.

ATTILA. Cream white, shaded with rose.
JUSTIN FESSIER. Pure lilac.

LES GOBELIN. Lilac, white centre. i
M.SCHMIDT. Golden yellow, edged with crimson.
MAD. FERRAND. White, shaded with lilac.
MIMI CROUGAT. Pure yellow.

JACQUES FLEURIES. Milk white.

SOUVENIR. Golden yellow, edged crimson.

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Large Flowering Varieties—General List.
In spring 20 ets. ; $2.00 per dozen.—Fall 30 ets.; $3.00 per doz.

ALBA MULTIFLORA. Fine pure
white, in large clusters.
ANTOINETTE SMITH. Fine, large,

ull,

AUREA MULTIFLORA. Fine deep
yellow.

BARON BEvst. Coppery crimson.

BouLE D’OR. Bright golden yel-
low.

BOULE DE NEIGE. Large; pure
white.

CAPTIVATION. Large; light pur-

ple.

ERECTA SUPERBA.
low.

HERCULES. Crimson.

HER MAJESTY. Silvery lilac. ,

LACINIATUS. Creamy white,
fringed.

Lorp DERBY. Fine purple.

MARGARETHA. Sulphur yellow.

Mons. Astic. Straw color.

Mt. Erna. Bright crimson.

Mr. VEsuvivuS. Purplish crimson.

RANUNCULUS. Crimson, incurved.

TEMPLE OF SOLOMON. Yellow.

Sulphur yel-

Pompone or Liliputian Varieties.
In spring, 20 cts.; $2.00 per doz.—Fall, 30 cts. ; $3.00 per doz.

Acton. Golden yellow.

AURORA TOULOUSIENNE. Canary ;
button size.

Bos. Fine crimson.

BRILLIANT. Finest crimson.

FIBRETTO. Fine chrome yellow.

Isis. White, tipped with rose.

JONAS. Yellow, crimson centre.

LA FIANCEE. Pure white, finely
fringed ; finest for cut flowers.

LauRA. Dark lilac.

LirrLE Bos. Dwarf erimson ; very
early (flowers frequently in
spring).

MAD. DE PALEVILLE. Clear rose.
MAD. DE SOULANGIS. Fine rose.
Mons. MESNIER. Blush.
Mons. MIRET. Yellow, crimson
tip.
RaGozzA. Rose, yellow edge.
ROI DE LILIPUT. Maroon.
SOLEIL D’OR. Fine golden yellow.
THERESITA. Lilac, fine form.
TREVENNA. Pure white.
ee FIANCEE. Very deep yel-
ow.

CONVALLARIA—Lily of the Valley.

One of the most charming of our spring-flowering plants, whose slen-
der stems set with their tiny bells, diffusing a delicious odor, have ren-
dered it a universal favorite. Roots deliverable until April, and after

September 1st.
MAJALIS. Single, white.

foliage.

10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.
MAJALIS FLORE-PLENO. Double white.
MAJALIS FOLIIS VARIEGATIS.
50 ets. ; $5.00 per doz.

15 ets.; $1.50 per doz. /
Single, white; golden-striped

DELPHINIUM—Hardy Perennial Larkspur.

DELPHINiIUM FORMOSUM. Large, bright blue, white centre. This
is among the finest hardy herbaceous plants in cultivation, flowering
in tall spikes of the most brilliant blue; if not allowed to produce

seed, it will flower from July to November.

25 ets.

DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS—Dicentra.
A hardy tuberous-rooted plant, adapted to out-door planting or fore-

ing for early spring blooming.

It produces racemes of delicate pink

and white heart-shaped flowers, in the open ground, in April and May.

25 ets.

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FUNKIA—Day Lily.
Hardy Herbaceous Plants, with Lily-like flowers.

JAPONICA. Large, pure white, fragrant flowers, open daily in
August; leaves broad ovate, nerved. 50 cts.

CCERULEA, Blue flowers. 25 ets.

CUCULLAYA VARIEGATA, OR VARIEGATED DAY-LILY. Beau-
tiful clear green leaves, marbled with the purest white; light blue
flowers ; requires shade to retain its variegation during the entire

summer, 709 cts.
HYDRANGEA.

HORTENSIS. The old favorite; well-known and favorite plants, pro-
ducing large heads of flowers, in great profusion; the color of the
Hortensis varieties can be changed to a beautiful blue, by mixing
the iron scales or sparks from a blacksmith’s shop among the soil.
They thrive best in a shady situation, with a plentiful supply of
water; with protection they have endured the severest winters
around Philadelphia; large pink flowers. 25 ets. to $1.00.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS VARIEGATA.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS VARIEGATA. An exceedingly orna-
mental plant, with beautifully variegated foliage; fine for shady

positions. Good plants, 30 cts.; $3.00 per doz.; large plants, from —

50 ets. to $1.00.

IMPERATRICE EUGENIE. Rose, shaded with white and blue. 50 ets.

OTAKSA. A Japanese variety lately introduced, beautiful large glossy
foliage, large heads of pale pink flowers. 50 cts.

PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.. A hardy variety lately introduced, of
great merit; it endures the heat and cold of our climate extremely
well. Elongated flowers of snowy white, often a foot- long, which
are produced in the greatest profusion. 50 cts.

STELLATA PROLIFERA. A new and rare variety from Japan ; double
rose-colored flowers changing to a coppery shade. 50 cts.

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LYCHNIS.
VISCARIA ALBA PLENA. Hardy, with fine large double white flow-

ers, which are produced in the greatest profusion during the entire
summer; very valuable for funeral designs, at a season when double
white flowers are in great request. 25 cts.

PANSY (Viola Tricolor).

We have an unrivalled collection, which has received the first prize
from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for six years in succession.

Per doz.
xtra fine plants: iny4oineh pots: los. Cio. te sedsbs cok .didevcbesweste $2.00
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PAZONIAS.

This interesting genus contains many magnificent flowering plants.
They are tuberous-rooted and quite hardy. To insure a bloom the first
season, it is necessary to plant in the autumn. The following are among
the most desirable, embracing all shades of color, from a pure white to
a deep crimson.

Each
AGB AS EEA + Donlbles whites... Asicdatsts. diroisdshblédseyestowincsstedese 30
BARON BOTHSCHTED Jalarge pale rose. aiiiss: cacheeccdens condisenends 50
DUCHESSE D’ORLEANS. Dark rose, tinged with buff............. 50
DUCHESSE DE; NEMOURS: Rosy. Milac..2 Lie iets ee al eeteceecoeee 50
EDULIS SMBEBBAS ¢ Dek rose; fie... .2,.cdencsh-whataicsctes!sonceeisanave 30
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ViERIGEMA Sap Pnreswiterg . 2 << cebs adders de alee oaacesd sob eaclacesesesoees 50
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Twelve French varieties. $4.00 per doz.
PENTSTEMONS.

These are first-class for mixed borders, are nearly hardy, and will
grow in almost any soil, but the richer and more open it is the better.
They will bloom abundantly from June until October, and are very
valuable for cut flowers. The recent improvements in these ornamental
plants should place them in every garden. Flowers are borne in
beautiful long spikes of gloxinia-like tubular blooms.

The following are the latest improvements. 30 cts.; $3.00 per doz.

ALSACIEN LORRAIN. Dark red, crimson lobe.

ANTONE MUZY. Rosy vermilion, white throat.

APOLLO. Bright crimson, white striped throat.

ATLAS. Rich magenta crimson, white throat; dense spike.

AURORA. Violet, rosy purple lobe; white throat.

CALLIOPE. Scarlet carmine, lobes and throat blotched with rich
crimson.

CERES. Violet purple, throat striped with rose and white.

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DIANA. Elegant carmine rose, white throat streaked with violet.
DRAGON. Violet rose, throat blotched and striped with crimson.
EUTERPE. White, tlushed with rose.

FLORA. Rich violet purple, white throat streaked with crimson.
IMPERIAL SCARLET. Scarlet, cream-colored throat.

LADY COUTTS LINDSAY. Pure 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
superiors among hardy perennial plants. They should be divided and
rep lanien, in freshly prepared soil, each alternate year. 25 ets.; $2.50
per doz.

COMTESSE DE CHAMBORD. White, with salmon purple.

DUCHESSE DE BAUFFREMONT. White, with bluish centre.

ECLAIR Large rosy carmine, dwarf.

EBLOUISSANTE. Fine crimson.

ETOILE DU MATIN. White, with rose eye.

ENERLEY. Brilliant crimson; dark centre.

GERARD. Clear rose; carmine eye.

LE SULTAN. Purplish crimson.

LE LION. Mottled lilac and rose; carmine eye.

MADAME DE METTENIER. White, mottled carmine.

MADAME DE WENDEL. Pure white, large carmine eye.

MADAME GUILLOTEAUX. White, shaded violet; large.

MADAME LE COURT. Brilliant carmine; erimson eye.

MADAME MOISSET. Very light rosy mauve; dark rose eye.

MADAME PECAUL. Carmine; mottled white; purple eye.

MADAME RENDATLER. Rosy violet, with broad white edge.

MADAME VERLOT. Rosy lilac, shaded gray; very dark eye.

MARS. _ Fine crimson.

MISS SHIELDS. White, with crimson centre.

MR. FORREST. Carmine, shaded with crimson.

NAPOLEON III. Extra; fine striped; white and lavender.

PANICULATA VARIEGATA. Handsome variegated foliage, rose-
colored flowers. 50 cts.

PRINCESSE DE FURSTENBERG. Very large; white; carmine eye.

PRINCE TROUBETZKOI. Rose, striped with lilac.

PRINCESS OF WALES Pure white.

PRINCESS MATHILDA. Dark rose, crimson centre.

RAPHAEL. Rose, crimson eye.

HARDY PINKS.
20 ets.; $2.00 per doz.
COCCINEA. Fine rosy scarlet ; dwarf and compact grower.
GERTRUDE. Rose, maroon centre.
LADY BLANCHE. A beautiful large pure white variety; fragrant.
LAURA WILMER. White, edged maroon ; monthly blooming.
PLUTO. Dark rose.
PRINCE IMPERIAL. 8lush, striped crimson.
QUERTERI. Large, double, crimson; monthly.
ROSE OF ENGLAND. Pure white, rose centre.
The five varieties from Turner’s Celebrated Collection :

ATTRACTION. Mrs. POTTIFER.
KOHINOOR. QUEEN VICTORIA.
ROSEDALE.

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PRIMULA ACAULIS CANDIDISSIMA FLENA.

Hardy Double White Primrose. If protected out of Goors, or win-
tered in a cold frame, they are real gems during the spring months;
they require shade during the summer. 30 cts.; $3.00 per doz.

SEDUM—Stone-Crop.

Neat little succulent plants, suitable for edgings, rock-work, rustic
baskets, ete.; mostly hardy. 25 cts.

FOSTERIANUM. , CARNEUM VARIEGATUM.
GLAUCUM. FABARIUM VARIEGATUM. 50 ets.
FABARIUM. SIEBOLDI.

REFLEXUM. SIEBOLDI VARIEGATA. 50 ets.

SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE FOLIIS VARIEGATIS.

One of the best hardy herbaceous plants of recent introduction, long
broad green foliage, with a broad lemon-colored margin; pendulous
tubular flowers of a handsome rose color. The plant stands our hottest
and driest weather exceedingly well. 50 ets.

TRICYRTIS GRANDIFLORA.

The flowers of this beautiful hardy herbaceous plant resemble in their
formation and markings some species of orchids. The ground color of
the flower is lilac, marbled with white, borne on spikes six inches long.
The flowers have a fragrance similar to Heliotrope, which, with their
blooming during October and November, causes them to be much in de-
mand by the bouquet makers. 25 to 50 cts.

TRICYRTIS FOLIIS VARIEGATIS.

A beautiful new variety of this handsome tribe of hardy perennials,
beautiful white-and-green variegated foliage; requires shade. 75 cts.

DOUBLE VIOLETS (Viola Odorata).

All the varieties should have a slight protection of leaves during the
winter. A better plan to insure early spring flowering is, to plant in
cold frames in the fall. They thrive best, during the summer, in a
shady situation, with a rich deep soil.

20 cts.; $2.00 per doz.

DOUBLE WHITE. Exquisitely fragrant.

KING OF VIOLETS. Large, double dark blue.

MARIE LOUISE. Deep violet blue; very fragrant, and free flower-
ing. It should be grown by all interested in the culture of cut
flowers, on account of its easy forcing qualities.

NEAPOLITAN. Light blue, large, and exquisitely fragrant.

PRINCESS LOUISE. Fine double white. 30 cts.; $3.00 per doz.

QUEEN OF VIOLETS. Large, double, white, shaded blue.

SCHGENBRUN. Single, deep blue; very fragrant.

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DOUBLE DAHLIA.

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 thas 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 i insure perfect flow ers, 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 May for the
roots, and the plants can be set out as late as the tenth of June. The
roots ean be preserved during the winter in dry sand, free from frost,
damp, or fire-heat.

We have classified the general list according to colors. Among the
varieties known as Fancy or Parti-colored Dahlias, there are some that
are more or less liable to “sport,” the flowers varying in color on the

same plant, and some seasons do not come up to the description.

SCHMITZ’S NEW PRIZE DAHLIAS FOR 1875.

We take pleasure in offering the following list of new seedling Dahlias
raised by Mr. Gerhard Schmitz, the successful Dahlia grower of Phila-
delphia. Years of experience justify the originator - in pronouncing
these the best he has ever sent out. Special premiums were awarded
these varieties at the Autumnal Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horti-
cultural Society, 1873 and 1874.

Ground roots, "$1.50 each. The set of eight varieties, $10.00. Plants
after May 1, 50 ‘ets. ; ; $5.00 per doz.

ANTELOPE. Primrose, tipped with purple.
BICOLOR. Lilac-striped and dotted with maroon.
CLIMAX. Dark maroon; extra.

ELIZABETH. Lilac, striped with purple.
FAVORITE. Pure white, tipped with scarlet.
PENELOPE. Pure white, tipped with lilac; extra.
SYLPH. Pink, shaded with lilac; perfect.
UNIQUE. Yellow, tipped with white; extra.

NEW FOREIGN LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES FOR 1875.

50 ets., except where noted. Plants after May 1, 30 ets.; $3.00 per doz.

ADOLPH SCHALK. Maroon.

BESSIE WYATT. Fine purple.

BISMARK. Dark crimson.

CARL BECK. Deep purple.

FANNY LEWALD. Blush, tipped crimson; fine. 75 ets.
FRED. STOLL. Deep lilac.

GENERAL ZOCK,. Purple.

JOHN BULL. Yellow, shaded with scarlet.

LADY ATKINS. Fine dark searlet.

MODOC. Orange carmine.

MRS. KUTH. Fine lar ge yellow, tipped with white. 75 ets.
MRS. PRESIDENT GRANT. Fine incarnate. 75 ets.
PRESIDENT LINCOLN. Extra large blush white.
PROSPERO. Blush, purple margin. 75 cts.

RED JACKET. Fine scarlet; pétect ; good bloomer.
ROBERT BONNER. Orange scarlet ; profuse bloomer ; fine and perfect.
VARIABLE. Maroon and b' ush, Vv ariable.

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NEW FOREIGN LILIPUTIAN VARIETIES FOR 1875.
Ground roots, 75 cts. Plants after May 1, 30 cts.; $3.00 per doz.

CRAMER. Peach color.

FREI HERR VON STEIN. Maroon, tipped with peach.

KATE VANE. Claret.

KLEINE DOMITIA. Buff, very fine.

KLEIN LIEBCHEN MEIN. Rose, shaded carmine; free.
KLEINER RUFUS. Blood-red.

MAD. DEWORTHY. Buff, tipped with white and vermilion. $1.00.

GENERAL LiST—Fancy Varieties.

ALICE. White, laced with pure rose.

AMERICA. White, striped and splashed with crimson.
AMORETTE. Light rose, edged with lilac.
AMAZEMENT. Yellow, striped with crimson.
ANTIOPE. Buff, shaded with carmine.

AUTUMN GLOW. Orange salmon, with buff edge.
ARTEMUS WARD. Blush, tipped with purple.

BIRD OF PASSAGE. White, tipped with carmine.
BIZARRE. Yellow, striped with crimson.
CHARIVARI. Yellow, striped and dotted with carmine.
DANDY. Maroon, striped with lilac.

DRUSUS. Deep red, on yeilow ground.

DUCHESS DE BRABANT‘. Crimson, with white tips.
EBENE. Rosy buff, mottled with white.

EMILY. White, with lavender edge.

GEORGE WHEELER. Lilac, tipped with purple.
GERMAN GLORY. Sulphur yellow, tipped with white.
GLADIATOR. White, with broad maroon margin.
HEBE. White, edged yellow, tipped with red.

MRS. THOMPSON. Yellow, striped with purple.
LADY JANE ELLIS. Creamy white, tipped with rose.
LADY OF THE LAKE. Blush, edged with purple.
LADY HERBERT. White, edged crimson.

MARQUIS DE BEAUMOND. White, tipped with rose.
MASTER OF ARTS. Rose, tipped with dark purple.
MURILLO. Salmon, shaded with lilac.

NYDIA. Sulphur, tipped with purple.

CEILLET PARFAIT. Buff, striped with scarlet.
PAINTED LADY. Lilac, striped with maroon.
S.SICKMANN. White, edged with maroon.
SUNBEAM. Blush, striped with carmine.

. PURPLE AND LILAC.

ARIANA. Beautiful jilac. LILAC QUEEN. Lilac.
BISMARK. Maroon purple. /Mantes DE LA VILLE. Rosy
DONALD BEATON. Purple. lilae.

FASCINATION. Deep rosy lilac. Mrs. BurGESS. Lilac.

FLoRA. Deep purplish lilac. PuRPLE Kine. Purple.
L’AFRICAINE. Dark purple. | UMPIRE. Rosy purple.
YELLOW.

BILA Brus. Aurora, yellow base. |/-2EFIANCE. Pale yellow, tipped
CALIFORNIA. Pure yellow. |. with white.

CANARY BIRD. Yellow. DopAS. Beautiful yellow.
CARINA. Orange-shaded carmine. | KING OF YELLOWS. Pure yellow.

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YELLOW— Continued.

- Kou-1-Noor. Pure yellow.

’ LEAH. Orange yellow.

PRINCE NAPOLEON.
yellow tips.

Buff, with

QUEEN OF PRIMROSE. Primrose
yellow.
THE FLIRT. Beautiful buff.

WILLIE AUSTIN. Amber.

SCARLET, MAROON AND CRIMSON.

_ANDRE THOUIN. Crimson scarlet.

BALL OF FIRE. Orange red.

Bos RipLEY. Ruby crimson.

CHARLES TURNER. Dark scarlet.

CRIMSON MONARCH: Beautiful
erimson.

FIRE Fy.’ Bright scarlet.

GLOWING COAL. Crimson scar-
let.

LA PHARE. Rose scarlet.

MADGE WILDFIRE. Bright rosy
searlet. .
MARIE BERSAUD. Orange scarlet.
Mrs. Bonpb. Crimson, shaded
with scarlet.
PARADISE. Clear claret.
Rover. Deep scarlet;
with maroon; extra fine.
SAPPHO. Deep scarlet.
WACHT AM RHEIN. Maroon.

shaded

WHITE.
ALBA MULTIFLORA. OBLATA.
BLANCH FLEUR. PRINCESS MATHILDA,
FANNY. Blush. SNOWDRIFT.
Mrs. WM. PiGGOTT. SNOWSTORM.
Miss HENSHAW. VESTA.

Miss BELLA.
Miss KENNEDY. Shaded blush.

VIRGO MARIA.

LILIPUTIAN, OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS.

The term “ Liliputian ” BES to the flowers, not the plants.

They

are distinguished by a profusion of elegant miniature blossoms, re-

markable for symmetry of form and beauty of colors.
30 cts.

quets and Baskets of cut-flowers.

BRIDE OF SAXONY. Marble rose.
CoMTE DouHNA. Purplish lilac.
DEUTSCHER TURNERGRUSS. Crim-
son scarlet, edged with white.
DEUTSCHE MADCHENLIEBE.
Lilae.
DEUTSCHE ORDEN. Dark purple.
DEUTSCHE JUGENDFUELLE. Rose.
DEUTSCHER ZELLENMEISTER.
Pure scarlet.
DIACONUS
scarlet.
Dr. SCHWEBBS. Deep scarlet.
ESMERALDA. Rosy lilac.
GOLDFINCH. Golden yellow, tip-
ped with orange red.
GRUSS AN TURGAU. Fawn color.
HERTHA VON BONIN. Purple.
HIPPOCRATES. Bright scarlet.
JULIUS HAMMER. Light scarlet.
KLEINER PREUSSE. White, edged
with maroon.

LAHOTE. Orange

+ LITTLE HELENE.

Useful for Bou-
$3.00 per dozen.

KLEINE ROSENBRAUT. Rose.

KLEINER GOTTHOLD. Crimson,
shaded with maroon.

LIEBESBLICK. Buff, carmine tip.

LITTLE BRIDE. ~ Blush, tipped
with carmine.

LITTLE GOLDLIGHT. Yellow,
shaded with scarlet.

Blush, tipped
with purple.

LITTLE HERMANN.
ped with scarlet.

LITTLE MISTRESS. Violet purple.

LITTLE NAJADE. Rose, edged
with crimson.

LITTLE PRINCE. Currant-red, tip-
ped with white.

LITTLE WILHELMINA. Light yel-
low, tipped with pink.

MAb. C. Haroup. — Blood red,
shaded with golden yellow.

Una. Pure white.

Yellow, tip-

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SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS.
FRENCH HYBRID GLADIOLUS.

They are the most state-
ly and effective of the whole
genus; being of a robust
erect growth, with green
sword-shaped leayes and
magnificent flower-seapes,
rising from two to four feet
inheight. The colors com-
prise the most brilliant of
orange, scarket, and vermil-
jon tints upon yellow and
orange grounds, including
,a graduated scale of inter-
3 mediate shades, from white
and 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 sal-
mon grounds, with flakes
of deep carmine. A suc-
cession of bloom may be
had from July to Septem-
ber, by planting at inter-
vals from April to June,
preeens the strongest

ulbs for the latest plant-
ing. 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

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cellar, protected from frost.
A discount of ten per cent. from catalogue prices will be made, when
one dozen varieties are selected. Twenty per cent. on one hundred
varieties.
This collection received First Premiums at the Exhibitions of the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, in 1870, 1871, 1872, 1873, and 1874.

Gladiolus, in Assortments—Invariably our Selection.

No. Price] |UNOs = Price.
1. 12 good old varieties for.....$1.50 | 5. 100 with names, 50 choice

2. 12 choice old varieties for... 2.50 | Varieties 2.0.3.0 ....20.00
3. 12 very choice varieties for. 5.00 | 6. 100 without names, mixed.. 5.00
4. 12 new and rare varieties 10 | 7. 12 without names, mixed... .75

Our mixture contains many as good as some of the better named sorts.

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FRENCH HYBRID GLADIOLUS.

A revised and selected list of choice varieties.

ACHILLA. Currant-red, white lines. 40 ets.

ApvonIs. Light rosy salmon, carmine margin. 16 cts.

ALCYON. White ground, flamed and bordered with carmine rose. $2.00.

APOLLON. Rosy lilac, with a large stain of light rose; fine. 75 cts.

ArGus. Long spike of well-opened flowers; glittering fire-red centre,
and lower divisions pure white. $1.00.

ARISTOTE. Light rose, purplish crimson stripes. 10 ets.

ARSINOE. Fine satin rose, flamed with bright crimson. $1.00.

BERENICE. Pink, flaked with cherry ; maroon stripes. 20 cts.

BERNARD DE JUSSIEU. Violet ground, shaded and tinted witu cherry
and purple, staius purple on white ground. 50 ets.

BERTHA RABOURDIN. Pure white, carmine stain. 30 ets.

BRENCHILIENSIS. Very fine rich scarlet. 10 ets.

CALENDULACEUS. Bright nankeen yellow. 25 cts.

CALYPSO. Rose, striped and blotched with carmine. 25 cts.

CANARY. Clear yellow, shaded with rose. 25 ets.

CANOVA. Long spike of very large white, carmine spotted flowers. $1.00.

CELINE. White and rose ground, carinine stripes. 20 ets.

CERES. Pure white, stained with purplish rose; large. 40 ets.

CHARLES DICKENS. Light rose, tinted with chamois, blazed and striped

with carminate rose. 40 cts.

CHERUBINI. Large flower, perfect shape, with ground largely blazed

with carminate violet. 75 cts.

CitRINus. Light yellow, lower petals dark yellow. 50 ets.

CLEMENCE. White ground, with rose and crimson flakes. 3° cts.

COMTE DE Morny. Dark cherry, with white blotches. 20 cts.

COURANTI FULGENS. Very rich dark crimson. 10 cts.

CuviER. Amaranth, blazed with purple; large. 25 cts.

DAN#Z. White, shaded with violet. 25 cts.

DAPHNE. Light cherry, with dark stripes. 20 ets.

DE CANDOLLE. Light cherry, blazed with red, fine shape. 75 ets.

DE LAMARCK. Large cherry color, blazed with red ; white stains. £1.25.
DELECATISSIMA. Long spikes of fine white flowers, very slightiy tinged,
bordered and blazed with a soft carmine lilac; very fine. $1.50.

DIANA. White, flaked with dark red; very fine. 30 cts.

Dipon. White, suffused with pale lilac. $1.00.

Don JUAN. Orange and fire-red. 10 cts.

Dr. LINDLEY. Ground light rose, borders of the petals very bright
rose, blazed with cherry ; large and fine. $1.00.

Duc DE MALAKOFF. Orange red, blazed with lighter stripes, white
ground. 40 ets.

EpITH. Rose carnation, dark stripes; large. 15 cts.

EpDITH DOMBRAIN. White ground flamed dark carmine, blotch carmine
purple. $2.50. :

EGERIE. Light orange-colored rose. 20 ets.

ELDORADO. Fine pure yellow, red stripes in lower division. 25 ets.

ELVIRE. Pure white, flamed carmine; very delicate. $3.00.

EmMA. Light carmine spotted; dwarf. 10 cts.

ENDYMION. Clear pink, edged with rose, marked with deep crimson.
25 cts.

ERATO. Pale rose, carmine stains. 25 ets.

Ernst DuvAL. Dark red, violet shade. 15 cis.

ETENDARD. Flower large, perfect white, slightly blazed with bluish
lilac. 75 cts.

EUGENE VERDIER. Dark carmine, purple shade; dwarf. 20 cts.

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EURYDICE. Pure white, blazed with bright carmine; large flower, per-
fect shape. 75 cts.

Eva. White, slightly tinged with rose and pale lilae. $3.00.

FANNY ROUGET. Flesh-colored rose. 10 ets.

FELICIEN DAvID. Large flower; cherry rose, striped with light car-
mine, on large white ground; very fine spike. $1.00.

FLora. White ground, shaded with lilac, very long spikes, perfect
shape. $1.00.

Futon. Transparent velvet-like vermilion, bright purple stain, large
flower, fine shape. 50 cts.

GALATHE, Nearly white, with carmine stains. 20 ets.

GIL BLAS. Striped cherry color. 30 cts.

GOLIATH. Large, light red, carmine stains. 15 cts.

HEBE. Salmon tinted white, flaked with rose. 25 cts.

HEcTOR. Rose, striped with darker rose. 20 ets.

HELENE. Lilac tinged white, purple stripes. 40 cts.

HENRIETTA. White, tinted and blazed with lilac; dwarf. 75 cts.

HoMER. Light amaranth, flamed with bright purple. $1.50. _

HORTENSE. Beautiful rose color, on white ground largely blazed with
carmine red. 75 cts.

Ipa. White tinged with rose. 25 ets.

IMPERATRICE. Blush white, striped with purple. 15 ets.

IMPERATRICE EUGENIE. White ground, blazed with rosy violet; very
large flower, perfect shape. 75 ets.

ISABELLA. Pure white, with large dark carminate violet stains; very
fine spike. 75 cts.

IsOLINE. Pale flesh and carmine, violet stain. 25 cts.

JAMES WATT. Bright vermilion, large pure white stain, striped with
purple. 50 cts.

JEANNE D’ARcC. White, tinged with rose. 25 cts.

JOHN BULL. White, sometimes pinkish white, striped with lilac; fine
large flower. 15 cts.

JOHN WATERER. Light cherry, blazed with red, large white stains,
striped with rose; large. $1.00.

JUNO. White, striped with lilac, purple stain. $1.00.

LA CANDEUR. Very long spike of large well-opened flowers, of a
perfect white, lightly striped with carmine violet. $1.50.

LADY FRANKLIN. White, tinged with rose, striped with carmine, and
blazed with carminate rose. $1.00.

La FIANCEE. Very pure white, small bluish-violet stain; flower large
and perfect. $1.00.

LE BARIOLE. Flesh, striped with carmine and violet; dwarf. 20 cts.

LELIA. Peach blossom, stained with lilac; fine. 25 ets.

LEONORA. Cherry red, tinged with orange; large. 75 ets.

LE Poussin. Light red, white ground, and very large white stains on
the inferior division; extra. 25 ets.

LoRD Byron. Brilliant scarlet, stained and ribboned with pure
white. 30 ets. :

LORD GRANVILLE. Pale yellow, striped with rose. 30 cts.

LORD RAGLAN. Rosy salmon, vermilion spots. 30 cts.

Louis VAN HovutTte. Velvety carmine with purple. 10 cts.

MACMAHON. Cherry, tinted with salmon. 50 ets.

MADAME BASSEVILLE. Cherry, purplish stain on white ground, white
lines in the middle of each division. 50 cts.

MADAME BINDER. White, carmine stripe; dwarf. 50 cts.

MADAME DE SEVIGNE. Light cherry, very largely stained and lined
with pure white; fine. 60 cts.

MADAME DE VatTRY. White, purplish-carmine stains, very large.
25 cts.

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MADAME DEspoRTES. Pure white, the lower petals slightly striped
with violet. $2.50.

See EUGENE VERDIER. Deep cherry, bright purple stains.

cts.

MADAME Hacquin. Blush, heavily flaked with lilac purple. 20 ets.

MADAME HENRIQUE. Creamy white, flaked with purple. 20 ets.

MADAME LESEBLE. Pure white, large purplish-rose stain. 50 ets.

MADAME PAILLET. Carmine and violet. 10 ets.

MADAME RABOURDIN. Rose, flaked with carmine, and slightly lined
with white in the centre of petals. 80 ets.

MADAME VICTOR VERDIER. Rich rosy salmon, stained with crimson
purple. 10 ets.

MADAME VILMORIN. Rose, lighted with white in the centre, shaded
with darker rose, and striped with carmine on white ground; large
and fine. 75 ets.

MARIE DUMORTIER. White, slightly streaked with rose and violet
purple; extra. 40 ets.

Mary Stuart. White, slightly tinged with rose, blazed with bright
cherry. $1.50.

Mars. Beautiful scarlet. 30 ets.

MATHILDA Di JLAANDEVOISIN. White, carnation tinted. 30 cts.

MAZEPPA. Oriiize rose, yellow stains, striped with rose. 20 cts.

METEOR. Dark red, brilliant, large stains of pure white. 50 cts.

MEYERBEER. Very brilliant nasturtium red, blazed with vermilion,
amaranth red stain; large flower, perfect shape, very long spike;
vigorous and splendid plant; extra. $1.00.

MipDAs. Vivid rose, mottled with cherry scarlet. 10 cts.

MiLToNn. White, slightly tinted with rose, largely blazed with red;
extra. 50 cts.

MOLIERE. Dark red, with violet carmine; fine. 15 cts.

Mons. BLOUET. Rose, shaded carmine. 10 cts.

Mons. CoRBAY. Light orange. 50 cts.

Mons. LEGOUVE. Fiery red, with blotch white line on each petal. $1.50.

Mozart. Bright rose, tinged with violet, white blotch. $1.00.

NAPOLEON III. Very bright scarlet, white streak. 20 cts.

NELLY. White, blazed with carminate rose, large stain of carmine.
30 ets.

NEMESIS. Bright rose, lined with white. 10 cts.

NEPTUNE. Rosy carmine, violet centre. 15 cts.

Newton. Dark crimson, with white ground, largely lined with white ;
new shade. 75 cts.

NINON DE L’ENCLOs. Blush, striped with crimson. 25 cts.

OPHIR. Dark yellow, purple stain. 40 ets.

ORACLE. Cherry rose, brilliant and fine. 40 cts.

ORPHEUS. Vigorous plant, very long and magnificent spike of large
flowers, admirably set, rose color, blazed with carmine ; perfection.
$2.00.

Osiris. Dwarf, purple stained with white. 20 cts.

OTHELLO. Light orange red; dwarf. 10 cts.

PALLAS. Bright rose, striped with deep rose. 15 ets.

PEGASSE. Pink, flaked-with salmon rose; very large. 20 cts.

PELLONIA. Variegated rose, tinted with carmine. 20 ets.

PENELOPE. Large flower, white and carnation. 20 ets.

PERICLES. Splendid spike of large well-set flowers, light rose, bordered
and blazed with carminate purple, very large pure white stains;
perfection. $2.00.

PHEBUS. Fiery red, with a very large pure white and showy stain;
splendid variety. $2.50.

PRINCE IMPERIAL. White, with carmine; fine and Jarge. 16 cts.

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PRINCESSE MATHILDE. Beautiful rose, carmine stains. 30 cts.

PRINCESSE MARIE DE CAMBRIDGE. White, with very large carmine

stain, large, well-opened lower; extra. $2.00.

PRINCESS OF WALES. W hite, blazed with carmine and rose. 25 ets.

RACINE. Long spike of cherry ‘colored flowers, tinged with violet, centre
white, striped with pure white. 50 ets.

RAPHAEL. Deep vermilion centre, lighted with white. 20 cts.

REBECCA. White, striped with lilac. 20 ets.

REINE VICTORIA. Pure white, violet carmine stain; large and fine;
one of the best; extra. 50 cts.

ROBERT FORTUNE. Long spike, large open flowers of a carmine red
color, tinged with violet, pure white lines on all the divisions;
perfection. $1.50.

Romutvs. Large flowers, brilliant brownish red; large pure white
stain; very showy. 40 cts.

Rosa BONHEUR. Large, well-opened white flowers, slightly tinged
with lilac, and blazed ‘with carmine violet. $2.50.

Rosa PERFECTA. Fine rose color, tinged violet, pure white lines on
all the divisions. $1.00.

Rossini. ~ Dark amaranth red, lined and stained with white; flower
large, perfect, very long spike. $1.00.

RvuBENS. Bright ver milion, striped with carmine, whitish ground. 50 cts.

Scu:tLer. Long spike of large well-opened sulphur colored flowers,
Jarge carmine stain. $1.00.

SHAKSPEARE. White, very slightly blazed with rosy carmine, large
rose stain; extra. $1.00.

Str JOSEPH PAXTON. Red, slightly tinged with light orange, finely
striped with carmine on white ground. 75 cts.

Str WiLLtiaM Hooker. Light cherry, rosy carmine stain on pure
white ground, large and well-opened flower. 75 cts.

SOLFATERRE. Deep sulphur yellow. 80 cts.

Stuart Lowe. Rosy violet, stained and blazed with deep rose on
white ground. 50 cts.

SuLFuretvs. Sulphur yellow. 40 cts.

THALIA. White, striped with carmine; large. 60 ets.

THERESA. Rose, shaded with salmon, carmine stain. 30 cts.

Ulysses. Very fine glazed rose, beautiful shade; large and verfect
flower. $1.50.

VESTA. Pure white, spotted with purplish carmine. 25 cts.

VicToR VERDIER. Brilliant dark scarlet, crimson shade. 20 cts.

VULCAIN. Brilliant dark velvety crimson, purple shade. 60 cts.

WALTER Scott. Bright rose, white ground, striped rosy carmine. 40 cts.

DOUBLE TUBEROSE.

One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the sumnier-
flowering bulbs, throwing up tall spikes of double white flowers 3 to 5
ft. high, which remain in bloom a long period. It is now an indispen-
sable article in making up a bouquet or basket of flowers at any time
during the year, as by skilful management a succession of flowers can be
obtained. For early flowers they can be started in February or March,
in the green-house or hot-bed; and for a succession they can be plan ted
at intervals as late as August. For flowering in the open borders, they
can be planted about the first of May; they will then bloom in Septem-
ber. The bulbs we offer this season are very fine, and certain to flower.

First size, each.......:........... 10 | Second size, each............000+- 8
Pendozens: osteo eee $1.00 ‘Per dozen. = 3. oS eee 80
Per hundred: ...<- 2222. =e 6.0045 > Per-lundred=? =) 2:. 22 $5.00

First size, started in pots for early flowering, per dozen, $2.50.

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DovusLe TuseRosk. New DonsLe TUBEROSE, “ PEARL.”

New Double Tuberose, “‘ Pearl.”

The value of this sort over the common variety consists in its flowers,
being of double size, imbricated like a rose, and its dwarf habit, growing
only from 18 in. to 2 ft. in height; its short growth making it desirable
as a pot plant or for winter forcing. 25 cts.; $2.50 per doz.

Variegated-Leaved Tuberose.

_ Leaves striped with light yellow, very showy when planted in masses;
single flowers. 25 cts. ; $2.50.

AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS—African Lily.

A noble plant, belonging to the bulbous-rooted section, with evergreen
foliage. A plant will frequently send up a flower-stalk three feet high,
erowned with a head of twenty or thirty blue flowers, which will ceme
into blossom in succession. It blooms during the summer, and forms a
fine ornament te an architectural terrace, or a lawn. The roots are pre-
served in a cellar or under the stage in the green-house during the win-
ter. Price of plants from 50 ets. to $2.00, according to size. Small
plants 25 cts.

UMBELLATUS MINOR. A dwarf variety. $1.00.
ALBusS. White flowers. $1.00. :
Fouits VARIBEGATIS. Variegated foliage. $1.00.

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LILIUM AURATUM, or Golden Japan Lily.

This superb Lily has flowers from ten to twelve inches across, com-
posed of six delicate white, ivory-like petals, each being thickly studded
with rich chocolate-crimson spots, and having a bright golden band
through the centre of each petal, with an exquisite vanilla-like perfume.
As the bulbs acquire age and strength, the flowers obtain their maximum
size and number. Upwards of twelve flowers have been produced on a
single stem. It is perfectly hardy in dry soils, and is also admirably
adapted for pot culture.

Sound flowering bulbs of our own growing, 50 cts. to $1.00. $5.00 to
$10.00 per doz., according to size. ;

CALIFORNIA LILIES.

The following varieties we have received from a responsible collector
and botanist in California, which we offer with the descriptions received :

HUMBOLDTI. Color golden yellow, spotted with scarlet; flowers
drooping on long peduncles. 75 cts.

WASHINGTONIANUM. Flowers erect, pure white, with bright scar-
let spots, produced in abundance on strong tall stems, four to six
feet high; fragrant. $1.00.

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JAPAN LILIES (Lilium Lancifolium).

These superb 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 1st of
April, after which time they can be furnished in pots, for turning out
into the border. They also flower finely in pots.

LANCIFOLIUM ALBUM. White. 50 cts.
ROSEUM. Spotted rose. 25 cts.
RuBRUM. White and red spotted. 25 cts.
MONSTROSUM ALBUM. 75 cts.
MONSTROSUM RUBRUM. 75 cts.
For other varieties, see Bulb Catalogue of 1874.

TIGRIDIA CONCHIFLORA.

Orange, with crimson spots, flowering from July to October. Curious
and beautiful shell-like flowers. 15 cts.; $1.50 per doz.

MADEIRA, OR MIGNONETTE VINE.
Also known as the Mexican Vine.

Of rapid growth, suitable for covering arbors and trellis work.
Flowers feathery white, with a fragrance resembling Mignonette; strong
roots. 10 cts.; $1.00 per doz.

BASELLA RUBRA VARIEGATA.

A beautiful species of Mexican Vine, of a shrubby habit; height
about 18 inches, with large fleshy, white and green foliage; bright red
stems. Flowers pink; perfume similar to Mignonette. An introduction
from the West Indies; fine for bedding out, or planting in vases, in a
sunny position. 25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz.

VALLOTA PURPUREA.

Somewhat of a misnomer as re-
gards color, for the flowers are of
a brilliant scarlet, resembling the
Amaryllis, the bulb throwing up
its strong stems about one foot
high, with from five to eight of
its lily-like flowers; very orna-
mental for bedding out, or culti-
vation in pots. Unlike many
other bulbs, it requires no season
of rest, but can be kept con-
stantly in a growing condition.
The soil should be equal parts of
peat, leaf-mould, and loam, and
care taken not to over-pot, as they
flower better when pot-bound.
Price from 50 ets. to $1.00, accord-
ing to size of bulb. VALLoTA PURPUREA.

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HYBRID AMARYLLIS.

Imported direct from the cele-
brated collection of Louis Van
Houtte, Belgium. These splendid
varieties are desirable for room
culture, the green-house, or conser-
vatory, ete., producing from two
to ten of the richest crimson,
‘ scarlet, white striped, and self-
colored lily-like flowers. $1.50 to
$2.00; $18.00 per doz.

The following varieties, Hy-
brids of Vittata, are from M.
Souchet, Paris, the successful
Gladiolus grower: _

Hybrids, white ground, lined
and striped with red and rose. $2.
Hybrids, red ground, striped with white. $1.50.

Also the following choice named varieties from the celebrated collec-
tion of E. H. Krelage & Son, Haarlem:

AULICA. Dark crimson; large and fine. $2.00.

JOHNSONI. Scarlet, striped with white. $2.00.

PRINCE OF ORANGE. Bright orange; large. $2.00.

VITTATA. White, striped with dark rose; extra. $2.00.

AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA (Jacobeea Lily). Crimson-velvet color,
flowering early in the summer. The flowers have a most graceful

_ and charming appearance. To be planted out in May in rich

ground; the roots are preserved like Dahlias during the winter. 25
cts.; $2.50 per doz.

HARDY EVERGREENS.

ARBOR VITZ (AMERICAN). Easily transplanted. 25 to 50 ets.
AMERICAN ARBOR VIT#, for hedges, per 100, $15.00.
ARBOR VIT (SIBERIAN). A compact variety. 50 ets. to $1.00.
ARBOR VITZ (GOLDEN). A beautiful dwarf variety. 50 cts. to $2.00.
ARBOR VITA (GLOBE). Of dwarf globular form, also adapted for
planting as a border edging. 25 cts. to $1.00.
AUSTRIAN PINE. A robust and grand evergreen tree. 50 ets.
BOX TREE. A well-known evergreen; 3 ft. $2.50.
CUPRESSUS LAWSONIANA (Lawson’s Cypress). $1.00 to $2.00.
NORWAY SPRUCE. The hardiest and most graceful; 2 ft. 50 ets.
NORWAY SPRUCE, for hedges, per 100, $20.00 to $30.00.
HEMLOCK SPRUCE. A graceful indigenous tree, a little difficult of
removal, but when once established, second to none. 25 cts. to $1.00.
HEMLOCK SPRUCE, for hedges, per 100, $20.00 to $30.00.
UPRIGHT JUNIPER. Very desiiable for planting along walks. 50 ets.

DIPLOPAPPUS CHRYSOPHILLUS.

A new and rare evergreen shrub, introduced by L. Van Houtte, who
describes it perfectly hardy. The plant has a heath-like appearance,
with small dark thick foliage, the lower side of which, as also the stems
of the young matured growth, are covered with a yellow dust, similar to
the Golden Ferns, giving it the appearance, as Mr. Van Houtte deseribes
it, of a golden cloud; a rare novelty, which can be highly recommended.

50 cts.

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CHOICE EVERGREEN SHRUBS AND TREES.
Suitable for planting out in the south or in sheltered positions.

CEDRUS DEODAR. A beautiful and graceful tree. $2.50.
CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA. 75 cts. to $1.50.
EUONYMUS JAPONICA. Green. 25 to 50 cts.
VARIEGATED. 50 cts.
LATIFOLIUS AUREUS. _ 50 cts.
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 50 ets. to $2.00.
TAXUS FASTIGIATA (Irish Yew). Hardy. $1.00 to $2.00.
RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA. Elegant; dwarf; perfectly hardy. $1.00.
SQUARROSA. Beautiful; perfectly hardy. $1.00.

RHODODENDRONS—Importations of 1874.

The Rhododendron is one of the most valuable of our hardy decora-
tive plants. The leaves are broad, green and glossy, and when
planted in groups, or belts or alone, give a summer landscape in the
midst of winter. Did it produce no flowers, it would be the most
desirable hardy plant known, for every style of lawn planting. In June,
when the masses of rich and glossy green are surmounted by scarlet,
purple and white clusters, each cluster large enough for a bouquet,
the display is worthy of any expression of admiration. They bear prun-
ing well, and can be kept down to two feet, or allowed to grow six or
eight feet; as standards, they are particularly fine.

They require only a good garden soil, which should be dug at least
two feet deep and mixed with some leaf mould or peat; it is also well
to mulch the ground during the summer and a protection of leaves and
brush during the first winter will be beneficial. The finest varieties are
the Hybrids of Catawbiensis. Plants from 18 to 30 in. high, bushy, well
established, of which we offer the following choice-named collection :

Price, $1.00 to $1.50 each ; $10.00 to $15.00 per doz.

ALARM. White centre, edged with deep carmine.
ALBUM ELEGANS. Blush changing to pure white: fine.
ALBUM GRANDIFLORUM. Fine white tinted; free.
ATRO-SANGUINEUM. Deep blood-red.
BARCLAYANA. Fine dark crimson.

BLANDYANUM. Deep rosy crimson.

BRAYANUM. Scarlet. ;
BROUGHTONI. Bright rose.
CHARLES BAGLEY. Cherry red, fine truss and habit.
COMTE DE GOMER. Beautiful white and crimson.
CONCESSUM. Rosy carmine; fine.

CORIACEUM. Creamy white.

CURRIEANUM. Dark rosy lilac; immense bloom.
DELICATISSIMUM. Fine white, tinged with rose.
ELERIDA. Deep red, with large spots.

EMPRESS EUGENIE. White, with dark chocolate spots.
EVERESTIANUM. Rosy lilac; crimped petals; fine.
PASTUOSUM. Double lilac, with large trusses.

PLEUR DE MARIE. White, margined with bright carmine:
HANNIBAL. Fine, large, rose; good foliage.
HENDERSONI. Purplish crimson ; late bloomer.
IGNESCENS. Bright searlet:

JEWESS. Rosy purple with black spots.

JOHN WATERER. Brilliant carmine ; immense truss.
LADY ELEONOR CATHCART. Fine rose, beautifully spotted.
LIMBATUM. Pale blush, bordered with bright crimson,

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MAXIMUM TRIUMPHANS. Bright scarlet.
MICHAEL WATERER. Late crimson, splendid truss.
MINNIE. Blush white, with chocolate spots.

MRS. JOHN CLUTTON. Beautiful clear white, exquisite shape.
MRS. JOHN WATERER. Bright rosy crimson.

NERO. Fine dark rosy purple.

SIR ISAAC NEWTON. Deep-shaded plum-color.

SIR ROBERT PEEL. Bright scarlet crimson, dark spots.
SURPRISE. Light rosy lilac, chocolate spots.
VICTORIA. Fine claret.

WHITE (Cunningham’s). Early and free-flowering.

Varieties, without names, 75 cts.

HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS.

These add materially to the beauty of the garden, furnishing a supply
of flowers during the spring and summer months, many of them of
delightful fragrance. Strong plants of the following:

Each
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon). In varieties...............ccccceesecoccscees 50
ALMOND. Double-flowering, rose-colored blossoms................00 50
AZALEA PONTICA. Several beautiful varieties............... 0.068 $1.00
CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS. Sweet-scented Shrub............... 50
CHIONANTHUS _VIRGINICA (White Fringe Tree). 50 cts. to 1.00
CRATAGUS PYRACANTHA. Fine for hedges, pink flowers...... 50
CYDONIA JAPONICA (Pyrus Japonica). Searlet flowers........ 50
OYTISUS LABURNUM, (Goldens@ hain), sxcc-5 ieee. 1s ceteesee ase ee 50
DEUTZIA SCABRA. White flowers, tall growing..........-... ss. 50
GRACILIS. A neat, dwarf-growing shrub, with panicles of
pure white flowers blooming in profusion ................seeceeceeeees 50
GRACILIS AUREA MARGINATA. Golden edge..........ssscessccceees 50
CRENATA FLORE-PLENO. White, double............. snawsassecetees 50
FORSYTHIA VIRIDISSIMA (Golden Bell). .... .........2.00+ 25to 50
MAGNOLIA CONSPICUA. Large Chinese white ......... $2.00 to 4.00
SOULANGEANA. White, purple centre ........... 5.02 .secesees $2.00 to 4.00
GRACILIS: . Dark, purplesd@wart coy) se->.-nacee os sos cone eee 50
PURPUREA. |Chinese purples. caseeese eee Bede ei haccos ac sesccwe 50
PEACH. Double-flowering, pink and whiite................sc00e cesses 75

PHILADELPHUS (Syringa). Known also as the Mock Orange 50 ~

PHILADELPHUS KETELERI FLORE-PLENO. — Double-

flowering Mock ‘Opanee tis. ot oct sas acca aaecce aan tee ee 50
PRUNUS SINENSIS. Double white flowering Plum................. 50
REUS COTINUS (Purple Mist Tree). “Showy. 2:-.2--- ------ --sse--== 50
SPIRZA. Blooming from early spring until autumn.

BILLARDL. —Flowersinipink’spikes: tiscetsear eee tcc neoenet ese stents 50
CALLOSA. > Pink corymbs fines c.c te 22-26 one nce ee sexe ace aetna 50 -
CALLOSA ALBA. Dwarf, free bloomer, flowers pure white....... 50
PRUNIFOLEAS® Doublewhiter 20200. sco scgtensae eee ee scat 50
REEVESI FLORE-PLENO. Double white, bridal wreath ........... 50
THUNBERGIA.— Very dwarf) whitte 2.220 ieee anne tees 50

JAPONICA (Astilbe Japonica.) Dwarf, elegant white spikes..... 50
SYRINGA (Lilac). <A favorite early flowering shrub, fragrant... 50

VIBURNUM OPRUETS2A(Snowiali\ sores es eae eae anaes 50

WEIGELIA. Popular and handsome shrub....................2c-ccoees 50
AMABILIS. Light pink. DESBOISI. Deep rose.
AMABILIS ALBA. White. ISOLINE. Pure white.
AMABILIS VARIEGATA. RosEA. Deep pink.

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Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 161

HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS.

These are desirable for covering arbors, trellises, etc., and add much
to the beauty of the garden or verandah.

HARDY CLEMATIS.

The improvement in this ee ec CEP.

family within a few years sur-
passes anything we have in the
hardy line. We have imported
all the new hybrids recently
introduced in England, and
offer the following selection.
For verandahs, fences, trellises,
etc., of moderate height, they
are most appropriate. They
endure our severe winters ex-
ceedingly well, and in summer
are covered with a continual
mass of bloom when established.

Owing to extraordinary de-
mands, we were unable last
season to fill all the orders for
this beautiful class of plants.
We trust our present large
stock of strong, well-established
plants will be sufficient to meet
all demands. FoRTUNI.

AZUREA GRANDIFLORA. Large, azure blue flowers. 50 ets.
JOAN OF ARC. White, striped with blue, large flower. $1.00.
FORTUNI. Large, double white. (See illustration.) $1.00.
JACKMANI. Large, rich violet purple; very fine. $1.00.
LANUGINOSA. Very large, pale blue flowers. 50 cts.
LANUGINOSA NIVEA. Large, white. 50 cts.
LADY BOVILLE. Light blue, cupped. 75 cts.
MAGNIFICA. Purple, shaded with crimson. 75 cts.
PRINCE OF WALES. Large, violet blue striped with red. 75 cts.
RUBELLA. Rich purple. 50 ets.
RUBRO-VIOLACEA. Large, rich purplish violet. 50 ets.
STANDISHI. Deep blue, profuse flowering. 50 cts.
FLAMULA (Virgin’s Bower). Fine foliage, with small white flowers,
in clusters; fragrant. 25 to 50 ets.

HONEYSUCKLES (Lonicera).
25 to 50 ets. each.

BELGIAN or MONTHLY. Very fragrant; red and yellow flowers.

CHINESE EVERGREEN. Red, yellow, and white variegated flowers ;
very fragrant ; commonly called Woodbine. ~

HALLIEANA. A white monthly Honeysuckle, from China; flowers
pure white, turning to yellow, with the fragrance of the Cape
Jessamine ; hardy, vigorous grower, and flowers freely ; evergreen.

VARIEGATED (Brachypodium aurea reticulata). Foliage beautifully
variegated ; succeeds in any situation, a fine edging to flower beds.

SCARLET TRUMPET or CORAL. Deep red, trumpet-shaped flowers.

YELLOW TRUMPET or CORAL. Light yellow tube-like flowers.

162 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

IVY (Hedera).

‘The most useful and popular evergreen
vine. The varieties marked with an *
wre the hardiest and most vigorous, suita.
ble for covering walls, fences, trees, rock
work, and rustic work, as well as baskets
or vases. The others are of a more slender
f> growth, and used principally for hanging-

> baskets, vases, etc. When grown in pots
and trained to screens or trellises, they are
very desirable plants for vestibule and hall
decoration; its refreshing glossy green
foliage will bear a large amount of ill-
usage.

ALGERIENSIS. Glaucous green, with
large silver blotches. 50 ets.

AUREA MACULATA. Foliage blotched
with yellow. 50 ets.
= *DIGITATA or FINGER-LEAVED
Sp eee ae (Rare). 50 cts.

*HELIX (English Ivy). Rapid grower, most generally used. 25 to 50 ets.

LACINIATUS. Small cut-leaved. 25 to 50 ets.

*LATIFOLIA MACULATA. Marbled white on the young growth;
vigorous grower. 25 to 50 ets.

LOBATA. Cut-leaved ; fine for baskets or vases. 25 ets.

MARMORATA ELEGANS. Small silvery-marbled leaves; 25 cts.

RGGNERIANA. Giant-leaved; strong grower. 25 to 50 ets.

*SPECTABILIS AUREA. Young growth veined with yellow. 50 ets.

WISTARIA.

Plants are all strong, pot-grown, transplant easity and give satisfaction.

SINENSIS (Chinese Glycene). One of the most hardy climbing plants,
and when once established, of rapid growth, covering the entire side
of a house in a few years, presenting a magnificent appearance when
in full bloom, with its thousands of rich clusters or pendulous
racemes of delicate violet-blue blossoms, richly perfumed. 50 ets.

SINENSIS ALBA. A white variety of the above. 50 cts.
FRUTESCENS (American Glycene). Of a more dwarf habit than the
Chinese ; darker blue flowers. 35 ets. :
MULTIJUGA. A new variety from Japan, with very elegant foliage

and flowers of lilac and blue. $1.00.

MISCELLANEOUS HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS.
Price from 25 to 50 ets. according to size.

AKEBIA QUINATA. A climbing plant, from Japan, with beautiful
cut foliage, having large clusters of chocolate-colored flowers, which
are very fragrant. , q

AMPELOPSIS QUINQUEFOLIA (Virginia Creeper.) A very rapid
grower, with large dark green foliage, which changes in the fall to
scarlet.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI (New). A miniature foliaged Virginia
Creeper, clinging with the tenacity of the strongest ivy, and pro-
duces in great profusion its dense foliage, of a glossy green, shaded
with purple. Of rapid growth and hardy ; desirable for covering
low stumps, or planting in vases, ete. :

ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO (Dutchman’s Pipe). Very large leaves and
brownish flowers, of a very singular shape, resembling a pipe. 50
cts.; very strong plants, $1.00.

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BIGNONIA RADICANS (Zrumpet Creeper). A climbing plant, with

large trumpet-shaped flowers of a reddish-orange color, and very
_ showy when in bloom.

BIGNONIA GRANDIFLORA. Large orange-scarlet flowers ; fine for
pillars or trellises, being of a more dwarf compact growth than the
Radicans. 50 cts.

HUMULUS LUPULUS (Hop Vine). Luxuriant covering for an arbor
or trellis.

JASMINUM NUDIFLORUM ( Yellow, Hardy Jessamine).

JASMINUM OFFICINALE (White Flowering Jessamine).

PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (Hardy Passion Vine). A beautiful
vine, with blue flowers; very free-flowering.

PERIPLOCA GRAECA (Virginia Silk Vine).

VITIS INCISA. A new creeper, resembling the “‘ Ampelopsis Veitchi,”
with thick, fleshy leaves; rapid growth.

VITIS VARIEGATA. With variegated cut leaves, producing clusters
of purple berries; a rapid grower.

NATIVE GRAPE VINES.

CONCORD. The best hardy grape; succeeds well everywhere;
bunches large; berries round, black, covered with a bluish bloom ;
flavor, sweet and sprightly. One-year old vines, 20 cts. each ; $2.00
per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Two-year old vines, 30 cts. each ; $3.00
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Three-year old vines, 50 cts. each; $5.00
per doz. ; $25.00 per 100.

DELAWARE. In quality and flavor of its fruit it may be pronounced
superior to any other native grape yet introduced ; succeeds well in
some localities. 50 ets. to $1.00 each.

IONA. Bunch large, long, and shouldered ; skin thin; flesh tender ;
payor, rich, sweet, and vinous; color pale red. 50 cts. each; $5.00

er doz.

MARTHA. A white grape; a seedling of the “ Concord,” and, like its
parent, of strong growth, perfectly hardy and productive. One-year
Lage 50 ets.; two-year old vines, 75 cts.; three-year old vines,
$1.00.

Also the following varieties, according to age and size, from 50 cts. to
$1.00 each.

ALLEN’S HyBrRID. Lightcolor. ,ISABELLA. Black.

CATAWBA. Light red. ISRAELLA. Black.

-CLINTON. Superior wine grape. IvES’ SEEDLING. Black.
CREVELING. Dark blue. MAXATAWNEY. Bronze.
CRISTINE, or TELEGRAPH. Black. | REBECCA. White.

DIANA. Light red. ROGER’S HyBrips. Nos. 1, 4, 9,
SUMELAN. Black. 15, 36, 39, 41, 43.

HARTFORD PROLIFIC. Early, | SALEM. Red.
hardy, and productive.

FOREIGN GRAPE VINES FOR GROWING UNDER GLASS.

We have a stock of all the best varieties, in good healthy condition,
grown in large pots, expressly for graperies. List of varieties mailed on
application,

One-year old vines, $1.25 ; two-year old vines, $2.00.

One-year old vines, extra strong, $1.50; two-year old vines, extra
strong, $3.00.

164 - Dreer’s Garden Calendar.

ROYAL ASCOT GRAPE (New).

One of the recent introductions from England, where it is highly
recommended. Berries large oval, jet black; flesh firm, flavor excellent.
We have imported strong vines of this variety in fruiting condition. $4.

GOLDEN CHAMPION GRAPE (New).

This extraordinary grape is exciting much attention in England, as
well as in this country, where very flattering reports have been made.
Tn constitution it is equal to the “ Black Hamburg ;” it sets freely un-
der the same treatment, ripens earlier, and will keep in condition when
ripe as long as that favorite variety; the bunches are large and well
shouldered, berries larger than any grape known; flavor new and pe-
culiarly rich. Mr. Meehan, in the Gardeners’ Monthly of November,
1874, writes, in reference to the “ Royal Ascot” and ‘“ Golden Cham-
pion”: “ We think we never tasted superior grapes: and their addition
to American hot-house grape lists is weleome.”” Strong imported fruit-
ing vines, $4.00. 3

RASPBERRIES.

BRANDYWINE. Perfectly hardy, prolific; fruit large, bright red,
fine flavor; a splendid variety for market, $1.50 per doz.; $6.00
per 100.

BRINCKLE’S ORANGE. A favorite variety, requires protection.
$2.00 per doz.

CLARKE. Fruit bright crimson, very large; hardy and productive.
$1.00 per doz. ; $5.00 per 100.

DAVIDSON’S THORNLESS BLACK CAP. $1.00 per doz.; $5.00

er 100.

HERSTINE. Plant a good grower, most abundant and early bearer;
fruit large, oblong, with small grains, crimson color, flavor subacid
and very good. $1.50 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.

HORNET. _A large French variety, requires protection. $2.00 per doz.

MAMMOTH CLUSTER BLACK CAP. $1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100.

PHILADELPHIA. Fruit good size, purplish red color, rich and juicy ;
perfectly hardy, and always productive. 31.00 per doz. ; $5.00 per 100.

SAUNDERS. Fruit very large, round, of a crimson color, with large
grains; flavor delicious. $2.00 per doz.

BLACKBERRIES.

THE EARLY WILSON stands foremost on the list as the earliest,
largest, sweetest, and most productive. $1.25 per doz. ; $4.00 per 100.

KITTATINNY follows the Early Wilson; fruit very large, and of
superior quality. $1.25 per doz.; $4.00 per 100.

LAWTON, OR NEW ROCHELLE. $1.00 per doz. ; $3.00 per 100.

DORCHESTER. The earliest variety. $1.00 per doz.; $3.00 per 100.

CURRANTS.

LARGE RED DUTCH. One of the best and most productive. $1.25
per doz.; $6.00 per 100.

WHITE GRAPE. Great bearer; large and fine. $1.50 per doz.;
310.00 per 100.

CHERRY. Very large fruit. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.

WHITE DUTCH. White, similar to Red Dutch. $1.50 per doz.;
$10.00 per 100.

Dreer’s Garden Calendar. 165

GOOSEBERRIES.

HOUGHTON’S AMERICAN SEEDLING. This variety is considered
the best for our climate; it is very productive, and not lable to
mildew. $2.00 per doz.

ENGLISH VARIETIES. Choice large sorts, imported from Lan-
cashire. $3.00 per doz. ;

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. The best months for planting in this
vicinity are September and October for the autumn, and March and
April in the spring; the spring months are generally preferred by all
our extensive fruit-growers. When planted in beds for garden culture,
the plants can be set from 12 to 15 inches apart, each way. For field
culture, the rows are about 3 feet apart, and 12 inches in the rows.
The following are now the popular and leading sorts:

AGRICULTURIST. Fruit very large; flesh dark, firm, juicy, sweet,
and rich ; vigorous and productive. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100;
$6.00 per 1000.

ALBANY (Wilson’s). The market berry, one of the most profitable
for field culture, for market-gardeners. $1.00 per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.

BOYDEN’S No. 30 (Seth Boyden). Berries very large, roundish coni-
eal, with neck dark scarlet, flesh firm, melting, sweet and pleasant
flavor. 50 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

CHAS. DOWNING. Fruit very large, deep scarlet, juicy, sweet and
rich ; plant vigorous and productive. 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100;
$10.00 per 1000.

DR. NICASE. Very large. $1.00 per doz.; $4.00 per 100.

DR. WARDER, recommended as very large, showy, exceedingly pro-
ductive, good flavor, stands the extremes of winter and summer.
$1.00 per doz.

FILLMORE. Dark crimson. 50 ets. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.

JUCUNDA (or Seven Hundred). Fruit very large, dark crimson; flesh
solid, white, and juicy ; requires a rich, deep, and rather heavy soil,
to be productive. 50 cts. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.

KENTUCKY. Valuable as a late ripening variety. Fruit large, bright
searlet, firm, excellent quality; plant strong, vigorous grower. 50
cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100.

LADY FINGER. Fruit of good size, conical form, bright scarlet, firm,
and excellent flavor; plant vigorous and productive. 50 cts. per doz. ;
$1.50 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

MONARCH OF THE WEST. The largest and most productive;
bright red color. $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.

NEW JERSEY SCARLET. Fruit bright scarlet, medium, juicy,
sprightly, sub-acid; plant vigorous and moderately productive.
$1.50 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. :

PRES. WILDER. Robust, large. $1.00 per doz.; $3.00 per 100.

TRIOMPHE DE GAND. Fruit very large, conical, often cockscomb-
shaped, bright, glossy scarlet; flesh very firm, sweet and juicy; a
most beautiful variety; requires a heavy soil and good cuitivation.
50 ets, per doz.; $2.00 per 100.

TRIUMPH OF AMERICA. Fruit large, light red, good flavor; plant
vigorous and productive. 50 ets. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.

166 Dreer’s Garden Calendar.
BELL, OR PROPAGATING GLASSES.

Made very strong, with an extra heavy rim at the
bottom, clear white flint glass, and of uniform shape
as represented by the figure.

4 in., 25 cts., per doz.$2.50 | 7 in.,50 cts.,per doz. $5.00
5 in., 35 cts., perdoz. 3.60} 8 in.,60 cts,per doz. 6.00
6 in., 40 cts., perdoz. 4.50 | 10 in ,$1.0U...per doz. 1U.5u

WARDIAN CASE.

Made in the best manner and style of black walnut.
Very popular for the growiug of plants, ferns etc,
being under glass. The plants are protected ‘rom
dust, and require but little care, or water. A movabic
tray, lined with zinc, contains the pots, or carth; a
perfect security against soiling carpets with dirty water; and being upon castors may
be moved about as desired. (See figure.) The legs can be disconnected, and the
whole makes but a small package for transporta-
tion.

Size, 4 ft. high, 214 ft. long, 20 in. wide. $25.00.

We fill this size case, very handsomely, for
$10.00.

WARDIAN CaSE, Without feet, 15 by 20 in., square
corners, $15.00.

BULB TABLE, the same as cut, without the Glass
Cover, $12.00.

$1. 00 charge is made for packing. cee

vis pea LT Tey ty
ORNAMENTAL TERRA COTTA AND sui, |)

LAVA WARE, ETC. ;

Terra Cotta and Lava Fern Stands for glass
shades, which make beautiful small ferneries,
and are very much in demand. The stand is
made with a rim for the shade to rest on.

Rustic in imitation of wood, as per cut, for a
1114-in. shade, each, $3.00.

flustic in imitation of w ood, very ornamental,
138-in. shade, each, $3.00.

Rustic ornamented, 934 in. shade, each, $1. 75. Rustic with rushes, 7 34 in. shade, each,
$1.50. Dark colored, with grape vine, 9 344 in. shade, each, $2.00.
at a Thee We also have on hand a
z = inn fine assortment of different
sizes and styles, very hand-
somely ornamented; ranging
in price from $1.00 to $3.50.

Glass shades for the above
according to size of Fern Dish,
each from $1.25 to $3.00.

We also fill the above Fern
Dishes with suitable plants
for from $2.00 to P5. 00, accord-
ing to size.

Hien Baskets, Lava, assorted ues with chains, from............ $1.75 to $3.50

Hanging Baskets, Terra Cotta, assorted patterns, with chains, fromes 22 1.00 to 2.50
Hanging Baskets, Terra Cotta, rustic, assorted patterns, with chains, from 1.00 to 2.50
Hanging Baskets, Terra Cotta, imitation of logs, with chains, from..-... 75 to 1.50
Flower Pots, Lava, assorted sizes and patterns, from..................... 7d to 4.00
Flower Pots, Terra Cotta, assorted sizes and patterns. from ..........-.. 75 to 2.00

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Terra Cotta Rustic Plant or Bulb Window Box, 19 in. ite (see cut) nemels avaye teen cee 2.00
Terra Cotta Rustic Plant or Bulb Window Box, imitation of logs, 25 in. long...... 3.60

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Terra Cotta Mignonette Window Dish... ..0....... 00... cece ceecceccececcceen. $2.00
Terra Cotta Vases for the House, round and diumond shape, 19 in. high .......2.. 0.00
Finest. English Tile Window Boxes, very ornamental, of various sizes and patterns,
contains a zinc pan for the soil and DIANE UKOMy ate eel Forel see OUNEN 25.00
Black Walnut Window Boxes, very neatly made, with zine pan for soil and
(LETTE UROL egal I Sad ee A a a a crelaey $7.00 to 10.00
Wire Hanging Baskets, 8, 9, 10 and 12 IN CBCH. oye wee nile = n= 80, 40, 50) and 60) cts.

We also fill Hanging Baskets, Pi ‘ts, Rustic Stands, etc., with plants to order,

<a ee.

Fouvine Puanr Srany. FLOWER-PoT BRACKETS.

WOODEN PLANT STANDS.

Cheap and useful folding-stands for arranging plants both in and out doors (see
figure). Neatly made and painted green. The frame folds together, making a compact
and convenient article for transportation and storage. ; sa
36 in. high, 40 in. wide, 4 shelves. . . 4.00 | 60 in. high, 48 in. wide, 5 shelves... .$6.00

WIRE PLANT STANDS.

Light, strong, durable, and very ornamental.

Ilalf round, three shelves, painted
SERS Nelatic o Gepadeiaa ase Hoke eae $5.00

IRON FLOWER-POT BRACKETS,

These swing so that they can be |
easily moved out of the way of the

‘turtain.

No. Each

ee - Hain trays bronzes. oie eke $ «60 j
pan 6 In’ tray bronze teeter nc. 75 iin |
316. 6 in. tray. bronze............ 90 (i = =
4, 2 trays, 5 & 6 in. trays, bronze 2.00 vm, ( \W Len ———————— | il) |
ene OOM is
6. 4 trays. 5 & 6 in. trays, bronze 2.50 tan % li the inh | id i ia H]

7. 1 tray. gilt & bronze......... 1.50 te ul R

8. 2 trays, gilt and bronze....... 2.50 | Flower-pot shelves and brackets, 3 ft.

9. 4 trays, gilt and bronze....... 3.50 | long (see illustration), each ........ ..$2.50

The shelf is movable, so that the plants can be kept in the sun longer than if the
Shelf was stationary, and at nicht the shelf can be-drawn far enough out from the
window, so that the curtain can be drawn down between window and plants, thus
protecting the plants from the cold.

168 Dreer’s Garden Caer

WHALE OIL SOAP,

An Effectual Remedy for Destroying Insects on Plants, Trees, Vines, ete.

For SEBS down the bark of Trees, Grape Vines, destroying the Aphis or Plant
Louse, Slugs on Roses, Thrips on Grape Vines, Mildew, Slugs on Pear Trees. In
cans, at 40 ets., (by mail 55 cts.) 7a ets., (by mail $1.10,) aud $1 each, with directions.

CARBOLIC ACID SOAP

Is the natural enemy of the low forms of insect life and parasites of every description.
It kills and drives away Lice, Flies, Fleas, Mosquitoes, Ants, Bugs, Worms, Grubs, and
all kinds of insects that annoy and destroy animals and plants. Per cake, 10 cts., with
directions. By mail 15 cts.

Gishurst s Compound for Destroying Insects.

This is extensively used in England and on the Continent for the destruction of the
Green, Brown, and Black Fly, Mildew, Thrip, Mealy Bug and Scale. Per box, 75 cts.,
with directions. By mail 85 cts.

BOSTON’S NE PLUS ULTRA.

A remedy for the eradication of the greatest pests in PLant Houses, viz.: MEALY
Bue, Brown and WHITE ScALE, and AMERICAN Buicut. for which the previously used
remedies have proved so ineffectual. The above remedy not only kills all the insects
visible to the naked eye, but also the minute ova. Itis easily applied, and unlike the
washes now used, being transparent, consequently leaves no dirty residue on the
plants, often proving as bad as the cure intended, by stopping up the pores of the leaves;
and also nearly inodorous. It is applied by a small brush, and can be worked into the
axils of the leaves and about the flower buds without the least damage to the young
foliage. We can recommend it particularly for hard-wooded plants, to perform what is
said of it. On soft-wooded plants we would, however, caution our customers to experi-
ment first befere using, to see on which it can be applied with safety. One bottle is
sufficient for a Green-house. It is an effectual remedy for American Blight.

Small Bottle, with brush and instructions for use-........-...-.-..----. $2 00
Large Bottle, with brush and instructions for use.................-...- 3.00

PERUVIAN GUANO—Pure.

For pot plants and garden purposes. When used as a liquid manure its effect is
almost immediate. One pound to twenty gallons of water, and left stand until
dissolved. Water the plants once a week with thesolution. Put up in tin cans.
25 cents, with directions. By mail 40 cts.

GRAFTING WAX.

Of first quality, put up in convenient rolls for use. 1 1b., 50 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; 4
lb., 15 cts., with directions. By mail 8 cts. per lb. additional.

TREE VARNISH.

For Cuts and Bruises on Trees. In pruning Trees. etc., make a smooth cut, and
apply the varnish with a small brush, which is a perfect protection from the air and
water, causing the wound to heal immediately. If necessary, thin it with alcohol.
Per bottle, 25 cts.

BASS MATS. Brc:

Bass (American), for tying up plants and vines, budding, etc.............. per Ib. 40
Mats (Russi:n Bass), for tying, etc., second-hand, Ist qual.....30 cts each, perdoz. $3.00
Mats (Russian Bass), for covering hot-beds, 2d-hand, 2d qual., 20 cents each, perdoz. 2.00
Sphagnum Moss for packing plants ; also used for growing Orchids, perbbl.of5bus. 2.00
Jersey Peat for potting honse-plants (to be mixed with the soil)......... per bbl. 2.50

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