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Wilmanons Bros. lth. Milwaukee

OUR FLORAL

A Special Branch of our Business under the Personal Supervision of a
Member of the Firm.

SPECIAL GREENHOUSES AND SEPARATE STORE FOR THE TRADE.

Cut Flowers of all kinds at all seasons. Our Supply practically unlimited.
Variety and quality unexcelled.

FLORAL DECORATIONS

Designs, Emblems, Baskets, Bouquets. All Flowers guaranteed fresh.

Having the facilities we can supply every demand.—It has always been our aim to supply such flowers as are popular with our
patrons, and also to introduce every new thing worthy of attention, and likely to meet the requirements of our trade. We were the
first in our city to build greenhouses especially and exclusively for the cultivation of plants to supply cut flowers. Knowing the require-
ments of our plants we constructed these greenhouses accordingly, so that the best results might be obtained, namely, the greatest
possible quantity of flowers of the very best quality. With the rapidly increasing growth of our customers we made almost annual
additions to our greenhouses, and otherwise increased and improved our facilities for producing and handling large quantities of
flowers, so that to-day we are justifled in saying we have the most extensive range of greenhouses for the production of cut flowers
and the best equipped store, exclusively devoted to this special trade, in the Northwest. But it must be evident that the product
of any one florist’s establishment is more or less limited, and that it would be at least impracticable to grow such quantities of
flowers as might at certain times be in demand, flowers being such perishable articles they cannot be kept fresh beyond a day or
two. However in addition to the large quantities of flowers we now daily cut from our own greenhouses, we receive daily ship-
ments from several of the large wholesale flower growers, men who make a specialty of growing flowers to supply dealers such as
ourselves, and who are under contract with us to give us all, or such quantity of their products as we may require. The supply is
therefore simply limited by our own demands. The benefits of such an arrangement are very apparant; we fore not only a large
quantity of flowers at command, but we have a large selection, and can always have the choicest procurable. ‘

NEVER FAIL TO FILL AWN ORDER if sufficient time is allowed us. Generally a very short time
suffices, although for our own and our customers’ sake we desire all the time the circumstances will permit; we are thereby better
enabled to do full justice to the order.

WE CGCUARANTEE FLOWERS TO ARRIVE SAFELY at any point within a reasonable distance from
Milwaukee. The system of packing we practice, adopted after years of experience and trials of many plans, enables us to send
the most delicate flowers and elaborate floral pieces many hundreds of miles, and have them reach their destination in perfect
condition. For their safe transit and delivery we are also indebted to the Express Companies, who are very careful of all of our
packages.

FLOWERS MAY BE ORDERED by MAIL, TELEGRAPH or TELEPHONE. In ordering by mail or telegraph
be particular to give full name and address, and state distinctly the article required, and when you wish it shipped or the time
you wish it to arrive. If floral pieces are required for some special purpose, and customers cannot determine what to choose as
most appropriate, if the selection is left to us we always carefully exercise our best judgment to send that which is suitable.
Persons unknown to us will please give satisfactory city references, or send cash with their orders; or, if so desired, we will
ship C. O. D.

OUR OUT OF TOWN TRADE. FACILITIES FOR RECEIVING AND FILLING ORDERS. We receive mail
five times every day (Sundays once in the morning). ‘Telegrams are delivered to us promptly, as our FLOWER STORE is distant
only two blocks from the main Telegraph Offices ; and Telephone Messages are received direct in our office from all accessible
points. The main offices of all Express Companies are in the next block from our store, so that an order for a quantity of loose
flowers can be boxed and delivered in the Express office in ten minutes after its receipt, and almost any ordinary floral piece for
party, wedding or funeral in less than an hour (we have often succeeded in doing this in half an honr), as our competent staff of
workmen, assisted by every facility known to the trade, accomplish their work well and expeditiously.

WE MAINTAIN REASONABLE PRICES, varying somewhat at certain seasons, but generally, as compared

with those of a few years ago, they are very low, placing even the choicest flowers within the reach of every one.
Extensive Decorations a special feature of our trade. Estimates on all work cheerfully furnished on application.
Particular attention paid to getting up Original and Suitable Designs when requested for special occasions.
We carry a large assortment of the latest styles of Baskets and Floral Designs suitable for the trade.

CURRIE BROS.,

; Seedsmen and Florists,
{08 Wisconsin St. and 312 Broadway. MILVVAUKEE.

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SPECIAL NOTICE.—On VEGETABLE SEEDS to be SENT BY MAIL, in quantities of ONE-HALF POUND AND UPWARD, POSTAGE must be
ADDED to Catalogue Prices at the rate of 8 CENTS PER POUND. Inthe case of BEANS AND PEAS, in quantities of one Pint and upwards,
PLEASE ADD 15 CENTS PER QUART, and on CORN 10 CENTS PER QUART to OREN OED Prices for MAILING.

We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any seeds 7 we send out, and w we
will not be in any way responsible for the crop. mec: B.

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SPRING NUMBER, 1893.

In making up our semi-annual retail catalogues we have often been on the very verge of leaving out entirely our usual
prefatory remarks, being impressed with the belief that, since our numerous regular patrons know us so well, and are so familiar
with our business, our manner of conducting it, the quality of goods we carry, and all other matters of any interest to them, to
them at least these introductory sentences must be quite superfluous. It is not from a desire to be continually talking of ourselves
for the mere love of it, nor to talk ourselves conspicuously before our friends in case they may forget us, that we persist in repeat-
ing what is, in part at least, an old story now, but.it is because we still have the ambition to increase our business, it is in fact,
certain our business will increase of its own accord, if we but continue to give it attention, therefore since our catalogues ave
annually in greater demand from intending customers, we deem it our duty to them as well as to ourselves to acquaint them
briefly with our business, and to give them that assurance they so naturally look for, and our facilities for doing business so fully
warrant us in giving, that their dealings with us will be entirely satisfactory to them. With this motive, and with apologies to our
old friends, thanking them sincerely for their continued liberal patronage and good will, we address ourselves to our new

acquaintances. OUR BUSINESS AND WHERE WE CONDUCT IT.

We established ourselves in Milwaukee, at first as florists, and a year or two later as seedsmen. Carrying into the business a
thoroughly practical experience, and the laudable ambition to succeed. We have to-day a business we naturally feel proud of, the
inevitable result of strict attention to the wants of our customers. Briefly told, our businessis EVERYTHING FOR THE

CARDEN AND FARW-SEEDS, PLANTS, FLOWERS, FERTILIZERS, IMPLEMENTS, and all CARDEN
REQUISITES.

OUR ESTABLISHMENTS —Sceea and General Store, at 312 Broadway. Flower Store, at 108 Wis-

consin Street. Greenhouses, corner of State and 27th Streets.

GUR SEED BUSINESS—The successful gardener can never be persuaded to buy anything but the very best seed, and that,
too, of the very best varieties of the kinds of vegetable he wishes to grow, no matter what it costs. He is, therefore, very particular
about where and of whom he buys his seeds.

As gardeners and florists, being born in the business, we early learned the value of a good seed and the utter worthlessness
ofa bad one. As seedsmen, therefore, of seventeen years’ standing, we are enabled to appreciate the importance of dealing only
in good seeds, so that our customers shall get just what we would be anxious to secure were we the buyers instead of the sellers.

We never sow a seed of doubtful quality except to test it, and we never sell a seed unless we have the utmost confidence in
it, knowing it to be of the very best quality, having within it the germ of a first-class plant. We must have the very best
Seeds, and we use every precaution to secure them.

THE VARIETIES OF SEEDS WE OFFER, therefore, are the very best, and we know them to be obsolutely pure and
of the very finest grades.

WE TEST OUR SEEDS—Our greenhouse and gardens afford us every facility to test seeds, and none are allowed to leave
our establishment until we are satisfied that they are absolutely of the very best quality, possessing the greatest possible vitality.

SEEDS TRUE TO NAME—We use every precaution our experience can devise to have all seeds true to name, and we
never, under any circumstances, substitute one seed for another, and call it by any other than its true name.

SEEDS BEARING OUR NAWE, are those which we have introduced, and are really of a very superior character, ali ox
them having been thoroughly tested before being put on the market. They are exclusively held and controlled by ourselves.

NOVELTIES, are either of our own introduction, or are obtained direct from the originators; but we are always yery
cautious of cataloguing anything until we are satisfied it possesses some real merit.

DO WE WARRANT SEEDS ?—While we guarantee all our seeds to be of the very best quality, and from the finest stocks,
and certain to grow under favorable conditions, yet, as there are so many circumstances, most of them quite beyond human
control, which may cause the utter failure of seeds of even the greatest vitality, we are compelled, in justice to ourselves, and to
avoid possible complications, to impress most explicitly and emphatically upon our customers that we do not guarantee our seeds to

grow, neither do we in any sense hold ourselves responsible for the failure of any crop. We wish it clearly understood, that in these
respects our seeds are sold without any warranty, expressed or implied.

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Experienced gardeners and farmers fully understand the many adverse circumstances which may result in the failure of
seeds to germinate, or cause their total destruction even after they have passed that critical stage. It may be drought or too
much moisture, a too low temperature of soil or atmosphere, a too loose or too compact soil, or improper treatment, owing to
carelessness or lack of knowledge, which may cause the failure of seeds to germinate; or during germination, when the young
plants are so small and delicate that even a sudden change of temperature, or a blast of cold or hot and dry wind, to say nothing
of the ravages of the numerous insect enemies, may at any moment totally destroy them, and the crop is lost. It will be readily

seen that the seedsman is powerless under all of the circumstances to avert failure; but knowing how apt beginners —

especially are to charge him with selling bad seeds, he, as in our case, adopts the precautionary measure we have mentioned.

WE GUARANTEE the safe arrival of seeds. In the event of the non-arrival of packages, or their receipt in bad con-
dition, if notice is sent us within two weeks after date of shipment, we will cheerfully replace the same. ,

REASONABLE PRICES—First-class goods at reasonable prices is our motto. We invite comparison of our prices with
those of any reliable seedsmen in the United States, and we are confident ours will be found as low as any. Remember that
reliable seeds cannot be bought as cheaply as those of an inferior quality, and we do not deal in any of a doubtful character.

THIS SEASONS STOCK CF SEEDS—This year we are unusually well pleased with our different stocks of all kinds
of grains, and vegetable and flower seeds. They were harvested under the most favorable circumstances, and were thoroughly
matured and well cleaned. The tests prove them to be of a very superior grade ; Potatoes too are excellent, notwithstanding the
inferior crops in some sections the past season. In the north, where ours were grown, the weather was most favorable, owr crop
was never better. We have therfore the utmost confidence in offering all our stocks to our customers, knowing all to be of a
superior quality.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS.

WHEN TO ORDER SEEDS—Beyond question, the proper time to send in orders is just as soon after the receipt of this
catalogue as that can be conveniently done. Not only does it give us plenty of time to fill orders, but is sometimes in other
respects a great convenience to us, and likewise a benefit to those ordering, in this respect. Although we carry a large stock, it is
evident that, as we cannot foresee the demand, we are liable at times, particularly as the season advances, to run short of some
kinds ; an early receipt of orders enables us to avoid that difficulty and customers get what they want without delay. It also
enables purchasers, on receipt of their seeds, should they then discover that they have omitted something in ordering, to send
again, and have the omitted articles arrive in season.

HOW TO ORDER SEEDS, ETC,—In making out orders be careful to give your full name and address, plainly written,
to prevent mistakes and delay; and please state distinctly whether large quantities are to be sent by express or freight, otherwise
we shall use our own judgment regarding the best route.

In ordering packages sent C. O. D., sufficient money must be enclosed with the order to pay express charges both ways, so
as to protect us from loss, as it sometimes happens that persons do not receive goods on their arrival, and the express charges
may be more than the value of the package.

SEEDS BY MAItL—Purchasers of seeds will please note that all seeds in packets are sent free by mail to any Postoffice or
Express Office in the United States; but those ordering quantities of one-half pound, or pint and upwards, will please add to the
catalogue price of seeds sufficient amount to cover expense of postage, namely, 8 cents:per pound; 15 cents per quart of Beans and
Peas, and 10 cents per quart of Sweet Corn.

Since these and larger quantities are most frequently ordered sent by express or freight, we deem it advisable to adhere to
what has always been our custom of listing seeds at their true value, leaving it to the purchaser to add the necessary amount for
postage when he desires them sent by mail. Experience has taught us that this plan saves both ourselves and our customers
much trouble and annoyance. We wish, then, to direct particular attention to this important fact, that while we do not offer, as
some seedmen do to-day, to forward all seeds postpaid, it will be found, on making comparison, that the actual prices of our seeds
are as low as those of any first-class and reliable seedsman in the country.

GREENHOUSES AND PLANT DEPARTMENT.

A lifetime of experience in plant culture has taught us many valuable lessons in the construction of greenhouses, so that our
ranges, as they stand to-day, are not only the most extensive in our city, but they are in every respect most complete and service-
able. Briefly stated, the secret of our success in this branch of our business is a painstaking consideration of the wants of our
customers, and close and prompt attention to them; a careful selection of plants of the best kinds, new and old, and those best adapted
for the various uses they are to be put to; a close study of the requirements of every class of plants, and a strict observance of the
best methods of cultivation. Our greenhouses, too, as we haye said, are as near perfect and as completely fitted up as it is possi-
ble to have them, and all the gardeners we employ are active men of long experience and devoted to their profession. Further-
more, it has always been our greatest care to deal fuirly, honestly and liberally with our customers.

NOVELTIES—It will be seen that a number of the plants we offer are new or of very recent introduction, but all have been

thoroughly tried to test their qualities before giving them a place in our lists. All are really excellent of their kind, and should find

a place in every collection of plants. To place them within the reach of everybody, we offer them at extremely low prices.

BEDDING PLANTS—Our stocks of these this year are again, we are happy to say, fully equal to any we have ever oftered.

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 3

CONSERVATORY AND PARLOR PLANTS—We feel especially proud of the stock of plants we are growing and pre-
paring for conservatory or parlor culture. A finer lot of Palms, Ferms, Begonias, Lilies, Fuchsias, Geraniums, etc., we have never
seen. We have them in all sizes, from the LARGEST SPECIMEN to the smallest cutting or seedling, so that we are pre-
pared to fully supply all demands.

HOW WE SHIP PLANTS-—Small plants to distant and outlying points, and in small quantities, are quite frequently sent
by mail, and we exercise every care to have them reach their destination in good condition; but we cannot recommend this means
of carrying plants, in fact we always discourage it, knowing it to be most unsatisfactory, and we only resort to it when compelled
by circumstances.

ORDER PLANTS SENT BY EXPRESS—For the same money we will gladly send a much larger plant by express than
we possibly could by mail. The soil is all left on the roots; the plants can be more carefully packed, and they are sure to arrive in
good condition and receive no check to their growth. To encourage a preference for this means of having plants sent, we not only
send larger and better plants, but we always add enough extra to compensate for the additional expense of expressage.

All packages are delivered free of charge to all depots and express offices in Milwaukee, and no charge is made for boxes,
baskets or packing.

SAFE ARRIVAL OF PLANTS CUARANTEED-—We guarantee all plants to arrive safely and in good condition, if sent
by express. We will cheerfully replace any or all plants not received in good condition, if notice is sent us immediately on receipt
of the plants. We do not hold ourselves responsible for plants which have been received in good condition, but which may after-
wards from some cause fail to grow. Neither do we take any risk on plants sent in any other way but by express.

HOW TO TREAT PLANTS WHEN RECEIVED-—Plants sent by express usually arrive in such perfect condition that
no special treatment is required. If they should be dry, soak the balls of soil in cold water before potting or planting them.
When sent by mail to a considerble distance they are liable to get dry. If they should look wilted, place them in tepid water for
a short time and they will soon revive; then pot into as small pots as will conveniently hold the roots, or if planted immediately in
the garden, press the soil, which should be well pulverized, firmly around the roots; water and shade for a few days.

PRICES—Following our usual custom, we this year maintain the same reasonable, in fact low prices, we have always
aimed at. We believe we have never failed to give our customers entire satisfaction, always making them feel that they have re-
ceived full value for their money. This year we have the utmost assurance, knowing the superiority of our stock of all
kinds of plants, that we can give fully as good, if not better, satisfaction than we have in any previous year. At any rate, we were
never so well satisfied ourselves with the appearance of all our plants as we are at present. Remember, also, that we are
LIBERAL WITH EXTRAS, according to the value of the order.

CARDEN TOOLS AND REQUISITES—Of these we carry a complete and extensive line. For detailed description and
prices, see end of ‘‘ Guide.”

How To ECONOMIZE.

‘A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED.”

As an inducement to purchasers of our seeds IN PACKETS ONLY, we make this MOST LIBERAL OFFER,
but we wish it thoroughly understood that it applies to orders for seeds in Packets only, and not to orders for an ounce or more:

Purchasers remitting $1.00 may select Seeds, in Packets Only, to the-value of $1.35

‘s ‘ 2.00 rs ‘ 4 i if cm 2.85
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Co aie ST 4.00 ‘ : e ‘ ms 5.65
: : 5.00 ts Hs fs ‘ is 7.00

Delivered free by mail to any address in the United States or Canada.

HOW TO REMIT.

Money may be sent at our risk and expense, in the following manner: P.O. money order, drafts on New York, Chicago
or Milwaukee, or Express order. Postal notes, and money sent in any, other way than as specified above, is entirely at the
risk of the sender.

CURRIA BROS., 108 Wisconsin Street and 312 Broadway,
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

ARTICHOKE—Globe.

German, Artischoke. French, Artichaut.
Sow in April in hot-bed or boxes, and when the ground is ready transplant
in hills three feet apart,,and the rows two feet apart.
Large Green Globe—The standard variety. Pkt.,

10 ets.; 07., 30 cts.;

ARTICHOKE—VJerusalem.

Grown for its tubers, which resemble potatoes, and should be planted ina
similar manner, only that the rows should be at least four feet apart.
CCK HOI OOD USH eli incisiom ite seielnersslere clasielecietc icles were ciaielentecinthelorleteis/clalsieieemereiate $3.00

ASPARAGUS.
German, Spargel. French, Asparge.

As early in the spring as the ground can be worked, sow the seeds, previ-
ously soaked in water for about twenty-four hours, in rows about a foot apart.
During the first season the young plants must be carefully attended to. Culti-
vate between the rows frequently to keep the soil loose and weeds down. Re-
move all weeds in the rows by hand-picking. The second year the plants will
be ready for planting in permanent beds. Prepare these beds by trenching to a
depth of at least two feet and working in a liberal quantity of barn-yard
manure. These beds should be about two feet apart and three feet wide, and
three rows only should be planted in each, the plants being placed from 15 to
18 inches apart in the rows, or when large quantities are grown for market, the
plants should be set in rows three feet apart, and the plants about one foot
apart. This plan admits of horse cultivators being used. In planting, spread
out the roots carefully and cover with about six or eight inches of soil. A
rather sandy soil suits this plant best.

If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, add 8 cts. per lb. for postage.

1 oz. to 60 feet of drill.

Colossal—A well known and excellent variety.

VY Ib., 20 cts.; 1 Ib.. :
Palmetto—An earlier anal more redicune variety than the preceding,

and one which we think will finally supersede it. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,

20 cts.; 14 1b., 50 cts.;
Giant Argenteuil—A very large variety. A large grower thus describes

it: “My Argenteuil Asparagus is a great success. I could have cut

larger stalks from that set a year ago than from a bed of Colossal set

Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;

2byears.? “Pkt 1Olcts: 3802-5 20/C ts.) tals Gb Ctsss ol betceutreroysteverestetetelelse 200
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.

Colossal—Two-year old roots, by express, per 100, $1.00; per 1,000........ 6.00

Palmetto—Two-year old roots, by express, per 100, $1.50; per 1,090........12.50

BROCCOLI.
German, Spargelkohl. French, Chow Brocoli.

Allied to and closely resembling the Cauliflower, but much more hardy.
Sow the seed in the early part of May and transplant to permanent place in
June.

If by mail in Y% lb. quantitics or over, add sufficient to cover postage at the
rate of 8 cents per lb.

Purple Cape—A hardy and very popular variety;
produce a good head. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 40 ets.; }

very rarely fails to
4, \b., $1.25; 1b... 22... 4.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

German, Kopfkohl Gruener. French, Chou de Bruxelles.

An almost indispensable vegetable for winter use. The Sprouts, resembling
miniature cabbages, are produced in the axils of the leaves. To promote a
perfect growth of Sprouts, the leaves should be cut off as close as convenient
to the stock of the parent plant as the Sprouts are forming,

If by mail in YW lb. quantities or over, add sufficient to cover postage at the
rate of 8 cents per lb.

Dwarf Improved—An excellent variety, producing numerous compact

Sprouts: ePkktebicts:;s07z., Loicts:; {4elbs40ictsis) Tilibys cies! tei coteeveiste alee: 1.50

BEETS.

German, Runkel Ruebe. French, Betterave.

Where a variety and choice of soil is at command, select that which is
rather light for this crop. It must, however, be thoroughly enriched. As early
in the spring as the ground can be properly cultivated, lay out the drills for
When

the seed about a foot apart and two inches deep. Sow the seed thinly.
large enough to handle, thin out the plants to about 8 or 9 inches apart.
Tf by mail in quantities of
1 oz. to 50 feet of drill, 6

¥4 lb. and upwards, add 8 vents per lb. for postage.

lbs. to the acre in drills.

Eclipse—A new and valuable va-
riety of fine quality, coming in
almost as early as Egyptian. It
is highly esteemed for its rich-

ness of color. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
10 cts.; 44 1b., 20 ets.; 1 lb.. - .60

Edmand’s Early Becteen
early variety of superior qual-
ity, grows very uniform in size,
with a single tap root; color,
deep blood red. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,

10 cts ; 4 1b., 20 cts.; 1 Ib........ -60

Egyptian Turnip—The earliest
and excellent in quality. Deep
crimson in color. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 10 cts.; 441b., 20 cts.; 1 1b... .50

Improved Arlington—Similar
inshapeto Dewing’s, but a great
improvement on that variety;
color, dark blood red; medium
size; does not become stringy,
but is sweet and tender at all
times. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;

14 Ib., 25 cts ; 1 Ib.. anes 75

Bastian Blood Tae
other yery early variety, almost
equal to the Egyptian in that
respect. Color, a blood red.
Pkt., 5 ets.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 15

ECLIPSE BEET. (Gispral Wepasgocbooposac .ascde 50
Dewing’s Improved Blood Turnip—Very desirable for marketing ; of
fine form and color; very early. Pkt., 5.cts.; 02Z., 10 ets.; 14 1b., 15 ets.;
DDT OS A SERUM ON rcIARSO RE was ste alesctl rafetoreltel efor e/~\eheKen=\s) made ofe oho/sn Lene T tae .50

Batis Blood Turnip — The favorite
early variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 10 cts.;

A Mb., 15 cts.; 1b... eee cere eee ee ee eee 50

Early Flat Bassano—Very early.
Pkt., 5 ets.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 20 cts.;

Long Smooth Biood Red — An im-

provement on the common long

blood. A valuable late sort.

Pkt., 5.cts.; 0z., 10 ets.; 4 lb.,

15 cts.; L1D.... 6... ee ee eee eee eee .40
Swiss Chard, Silver

or Sea-Kale Beet—
For the leaves alone
this variety is grown.
These, with the mid-

rib removed, are
cooked and used as
Asparagus. Pkt.

ets.; 02., 10 cts.; 4 lb.,
PNA Maloy -58 “Gagousce <All)

EDMAND’S

BEET, SUGAR AND TMANGEL WURZEL.

(See Farm Seed Department, page 27.)

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Bean has remained entirely free from it.

RRIE'S RUST - PROOF
GOLDEN WAX BEAN.

BEANS—Dwarf or Bush.

German, Bohne, French, Haricot.

Begin sowing the Ist of May, if the ground is in
fit condition. For successive crops sowings may
be made every two or three weeks, until the Ist
of September. Sow thinly in drills from 2 tos
inches deep, and from 18 inches to 2 feet apart.
If the soil is rather poor, the former depth will
suffice; if rich, the latter.

If by mail in quantities of a pint and upwards,
add 15c. per quart for postage.

1 quart to 100 feet of drill, 2 bushels to the acrein
drills.

CURRIE’S RUST-PROOF GOLDEN WAX

Time proves beyond a doubt that we possess
in this Bean a variety of very superior merit,
and one that is unequalled by any other Wax
Bean in its many excellent qualities. The un-
precedented demand for the seed alone is suf-
ficient proof of its genuine worth. Large quan-
tities have been furnished to many of the largest
and most critical Bean growers throughout this
country with the very gratifying result that all
reiterate our claims for it, by pronouncing it the
most perfect Wax Bean ever yet introduced.

Regarding the many excellent qualities of this
Bean, we can only briefly repeat, but with more
emphasis and with greater assurance, what we
said last year. It is positively proof against that
most inveterate and destructive enemy of the
Bean, the rust. For while grown side by side,

less affected by rast, many of them completely ruined by it, this

But not only is it Rust-proof, but it possesses the most excellent and most desirable

quality, of being always exceedingly crisp and tender, with no approach whatever to stringiness, and of a most delicious flavor; where-
as, as is well known among the few Beans which are said to be nearly rust-proof, there is not one that is not rendered almost unfit

for use, owing to the tough,

ive.

stringy texture of the pods, and their poor flavor.
Time has also proven that it is the earliest of all Wax Beans, Golden Wax not excepted.
The accompanying cut is no exaggeration, but a very faithful representation of the plant as it is usually seen if properly grown.

Mr. H. T. Hopkins, Cape Vincent, N. Y., the noted Bean grower, says:

It is, moreover, amazingly product-

“T have watched carefully your Rust-Proof Golden

Wax Bean since you first sent it out, and time has shown it to be what it then promised, the most desirable in every respect of any

flat-podded Wax Bean now known to the public.”” Pkt.

Date Wax—One of the earliest of the wax varieties, being fully as early
as Golden Wax, and is very prolific. Pkt., 5 ects.; pint, 15 ets.; quart,
2B) Oisee TNX; LOR TOI Ally a6 oo cone Nebacobdolooodacenmasclodouseoous boobed #6 00

Golden-EKyed Wax—aAn early variety, very hardy, a sure cropper, very
productive and of good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30

CUSED: DOCS CALA S| OMS NGM Gh ae BidomolbbdbbO GeNe Daa EO a TE eT AE RCE 5.00
Black-Eyed Wax—A robust grower, producing a profusion of pods,

which resemble those of the Black Wax. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.;

ClartrcOnCtssspeCk ol oO sbushelemnaeeabetn tect cesar eet ter eee 5.50

Improved Prolific Black Wax—This Bean originated from the old

Black Wax, but is much superior to its parent. It is much more pro-

ductive and the pods are longer, straighter and rounder. Pkt., 5 cts.;
pint, 15) cts:; quart, 25) cts:;) peck, $1.50} bushel ..\.\ caaccse ce oe cleeiacle siete 6.00
Golden Wax—One of the best Snap Beans. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts,;
quants2bictss specksol-2) bUsheleterctsceiemetcciicenicte ie sciences 5.00
Crystal White Wax—A productive and excellent variety. Pkt., 5 cts.;
pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel..............cececsee eens 5.50

Yosemite Mammoth Wax—A gigantic Bush Bean. The podsalso grow
to an enormous size, frequently growing over a foot in length and as
thick asa man’s finger. The pods are a rich golden color, cook very
tender, and of very fine flavor. It has the further merit of being very
productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts.; peck, $3.00;

, LO cts. ;

pint, 25 cts., quart, 40 cts.; peck, $2.50; bushel, $10.00.

Improved Golden Wax—An improvement on the old Golden Wax.
Pods larger and more prolific. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 20 ets.; quart, 80 cts.;
peck, $1.50; bushel. 0... 2.2... cee cece ee cece eee e eee e et ence ne eeee ee eences 6.00

White Seeded Wax—Except in the color of its seed, this variety bears a
strong resemblance to the Black-seeded Wax. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.;

quart, 25 cts.; peck $1.50; bushel...... 2.2... cece eee ce eee eee eee eens 5.00

Flageolet Wax—A yaluable variety, coming in about the same time as

Golden and black Wax. Pods large; very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.;
| pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bushel..................2--+-+6- 7.00
Ivory Pod Wax—Also a stringless variety and one of the best. Pkt.,5
ets.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel.................-... 6.00

Wardwell’s Kidney Wax Bean—lIs as early as the Golden Wax, very
prolific, hardy, and is a strong grower.
Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 ets.;

The pods are large and hand-
quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel...... 5.50

BEANS—English or Broad.

German, Gartenbohne.

some.

French, Feve de Marais.

Plant early in spring in rows about 4 feet apart, seeds 4 inches apart in the
row and 2 inches deep. As soon as the lower pods are set, pinch the top off the
plant to insure well-filled pods. Perfectly hardy.

Broad Windsor—the best. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart.......... Sooo! et!)

6 CURRIE BROTHERS’

HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA BEAN.

Green Podded Varieties.

Extra Early Round-Podded Valentine—This is one of the very best
Snap Beans, being very early and of first-class quality. The pods are
round and fleshy, and very crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.;
quart; 30icts:# peck, $1225; bushelieiic., shtcversmicieretstete cleleticlelsteceretereloleleieisie sleisie $4.00

Improved Round-Pod Valentine—Similar to the preceding variety,
only that the pods are formed later. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart,
25icts speck, $1525; MUSHEM spar ycsc. sa yapeteve cis etetore re ale oscisvavsie ee cletehevete siovetslsteleloteie lone 4.00

White Valentine—An excellent Bean, very productive and of fine flavor.
Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel...,.......... 4.00
Ne Plus Ultra—<A very early Bean, enormously productive, pods flat.
Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 80 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel.............. 5.00
Emperor William—The largest podded and the earliest of all the Bush
varieties. It is a very large cropper, pods flat. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15
Cish quart ms0rcts.; peck Gl-20 sDUSHEL EM icrejejers aisieiolele es cteieis felsic esclersiclaleversiefetas 4.50
Extra Early Refugee—Similar in all respects to the old Refugee, only
that it is two weeks earlier. It is very prolific. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15
cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel. . a --. 5.00
Golden Refugee—A variety quite aictinet ont the mel Renines, Naviie
round pods very light in color; of fine fiavor, tender and crisp; very
productive. A very desirable Bean. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart,
ZOICLSH ADECK x G.Le20 sD USNEL Haier siete cteleieyaciniereiarcis sleisiela cisicleleisters ee Ciseialereinieente 4.25
Early Yellow Kidney Six Weeks—Excellent variety, very early and

productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 ets.; peck, $1.00; bushel 4.00
Early Mohawk—Early, of excellent quality, and productive. Pkt.,5
ets.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, $1.00; bushel. . - 4.00

Early China Red-Eye—A favorite early variety. Pkt., 23 0 CES; Bae at 10
Ctssrguart,20;ctss;) peck yS1<00; PUSHED Nj.t1- secisi-lsie's sts sisi esloietel aeiecievelse sete 8.75

Refugee, or One Thousand to One—Not so early as the preceding
varieties, but excellent for a main crop. Very productive, tender,
and flayor delicious. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.; quart 20 cts.; peck,
SIPOO MOUSE legerersvefercioteds eretelclotssel velersietelere ciersleieieisie erevsreteisyeleletetaricrelctelsteisteletoveivialsiels 4.00

Pride of Newtown—A very robust grower, and an abundant yielder.
Pods long and flat and light green. Very early. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 20
CUSHAGUaALISo CLS PCCK 1 o.1.7.0;sDUSDEClermstajejela;siejeisiseis sicicisiofemieieieloieisiclele sielelaie 6.00

Burpee’s Bush Lima—Grows about 20 inches high. Beans shout the
size of large Pole Limas. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4% pint, 80 cts.; pint, 60 cts.;
quart, $1.00.

Henderson’s Bush Lima—A variety that grows only about 18 inches
high and produces large crops. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35
ChSeMMeCK 1 S2225;sDUSHEM ceils w alesedetsia/eiolelsiafoislotel=lsisisls siolsie ete ctelelelota sieisisleveletareneisiere 8.00

Low’s Champion Bush—A late variety, possessing the-double merit of
being equally well adapted for a shell or snap Bean. The pods resem-
ble those of the Lima somewhat in shape; very tender and of fine
flavor. Itisa very prolific yielder. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 ets.; quart,
2O/ CUS. ePCCKG Ol. 20; DUSHEL ctrelsiefeiracieiecistes eieicteiieisi=cicielcicieieitecies elseiseiaioe 4.50
Dwarf Horticultural—A Bush variety of the popular Pole Bean of that
name. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 ets.; peck, $1.25; bushel..... 4.50
White Marrowfat—Not specially good as a string Bean, but very popu-
lar shelled, green or dry. This variety is grown in large quantities
for consumption in a drystate. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.;

peck, $1.00; bushel............. AV TC TSS CRE ele ere ee ae EE 4.00
Canadian Wonder—A yery prolific variety with large pods. Pkt.,5

cts.; pint, 15 ¢ts.; ‘quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel............5 ...ceee 4.50
Large White Kidney—Largely used asa shell Bean. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint,

LOicts:quaxrt;;20icts:;speck G1: 00s bUShelmaecsciiciesjoeteeisieieiiceie mien cise cieiects 4.00

For Field Varieties, see list of Farm Seeds, page 27.

BEANS—Pole or Running.

German, Stangen-Bohne, French, Haricot or Rames.

These are sown in hills about four feet apart, dropping five or six seeds in
each hill, to the depth of about 2 inches. Being more tender than the Bush
varieties, the planting of them should be delayed about two weeks after the
usual time for planting the latter. A sandy soil suits them best, but the hills
should have a liberal quantity of manure worked in previous to planting the
seed.

1 quart to 150 hills, 10 to 12 quarts per acre.
Early Golden Cluster Wax Pole—Comes into use from a week to ten
days later than the dwarf Golden Wax. The beautiful golden yellow
pods, which are from 6 to 8 inches long, are borne in clusters in the

greatest profusion, and continue to bear until frost comes. It is crisp
and tender and of the most delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 ets.; pint, 20 cts.;
quart, 40 ets.; peck, $2.00; DERI oSasooabe: | caseo Basddanonochanpocaus op 8.00

Golden Andalusia—One of the most productive Beans yet introduced.
The pods are broad, thick, very fleshy and entirely stringless, and when
fully grown are 5 to 6 inches long; exceedingly rich and fine flavored .
when cooked. Pkt., 5 ets.: pint, 30 cts.; quart, 60 cts.; peck, $3.75:
sscor be eer o60 - -12.00
Extra Early re appearance aa size reine to tne iatpe unite
Lima, and of equally good quality. It is especially valuable on ac-

count of being two weeks earlier than the ordinary Lima. Pkt., 5 cts.,

pint. 20 cts.; quart 40 cts.; peck, $2.00; bushel.............sceece coos cece 8.00
Large White Lima—aA very popular variety, largely grown for market,

Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $2.00; bushel........ Sa eeteett LOU,

Small Lima, or Sieva—This variety is smaller than the large Lima,
hardier and somewhat earlier. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.;
PECK S200; USHe] ess .rce yee reesciewloleeislelaleieiei-ledeieleieleyeistepaletalololenestetcy-t sfelelerleleteterarel= 7.00

Dreer’s Improved Lima—Early and very productive, and very supe-
rior in flavor; an excellent variety. Pkt.,5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30
etsisspeck; $2: 005s DUSHel ae iaifaiis es cteerctolesetebeln cinteie elsteinkclateietsleleisieleisteteistelsictepe teeters 8.00

King of the Garden Lima—A strong and rapid grower. It sets its
Beans early and produces throughout the season an abundant supply
of enormous pods measuring from 5 to 8 inches in length, well filled
with Beans of excellent quality, Pkt.,5 cts.; pint 20 cts.; quart, 40
ctsis peck, $2/00fDUSHE] 2,2 < stele. «wieclejeiaie eeicie niwielot=aie\slevesoels\n ceyelsieteleiefolstalelele 8.00

Golden Butter Pole, or Tall Mont d’Or—An excellent variety of
vigorous growth and very productive. The pods are of large size,
measuring from 7 to 8 inches, and are of a transparent yellow color;
free from strings; crisp and tender. It produces its pods while the
vines are very young, and continues to bear profusely throughout the
entire season. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.; peck, $2.00;
DUSH EL aercteiarnovae rete elateresrotaleVeteieteletetaietcictsterstohee enctctetevereereratele ones sictetetseissteterctett

Early Dutch Caseknife—Excellent for general use, whether green or
dry. Pkt., 5 ets.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel....... 5)

Giant Wax—Very productive; pods waxy yellow, of remarkable size, but
very tender and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart,
A0 (cts: speck 1$2:50;) bUshe let ssieyerelele(stereieieieteepreisiee-elseveltsie sie einelslelaiteck iets

Horticultural, or Speckled Cranberry—Much grown in private gar-
dens. Is highly esteemed green, or when more matured, shelled. Pkt.,
5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel...... ....... Gdaboe

Scarlet Runner—A very old but popular variety, much used for orna-

mental purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50;

bz

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CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 7
CABBAGE. |

German, Kopfkraut. French, Chou Pomme.
Early Cabbage Seed should be sown in February or March in hot-beds in this neighborhood. When large enough, the plants
should be transplanted into cold frames, and as early as the ground is in fit condition they should be planted in the garden, in
rows about two feet apart and about eighteen inches in the row. The late varieties should be sown about the first of May and set

outinthe gardenin July. As these grow larger than the earlier varieties, ¥ y) )

they should be planted in rows about three feet apart, and about two is

feet in the row. i r
If by mail in % 1b. quantities or over, add sufficient to cover postage at ee i,

the rate of 8 cents per lb. ‘ \Yf7
1 oz. to 1,500 plants. 3% lb. of seed in beds to transplant upon an \

*° CURRIE’S ECLIPSE CABBAGE.

We have the satisfaction of knowing, beyond a doubt, that our in ANTARTITTU
predictions concerning this Cabbage were well founded, and we \
now fully realize what we possess in ““The Eelipse,’’ a variety th
Ne HACK Th ul
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unequalled by any now inthe market as a second early. The (ies Wha
numerous unsought-for testimonials we have received re- WN WX QW ATTY
garding its merits, from market gardeners and others, in : C
every section of the country, are alone sufficient proof of
its great value. The demand for seed of it, this season, 1s
now far ahead of our most sanguine hopes.

THE ECLIPSE is the earliest of all large Cab-
bages, and while it is considerably larger than Hen-
derson’s Early Summer, it is fully two weeks earlier
than that variety. The heads grow very
uniform in size, with few loose leaves, re-
markably solid, very tender, and of the
finest quality. The veins and mid-ribs of
leaves are also very much smaller than
other varieties. Color dark green. THE
Ecuresr is all that can be desired as an
early Cabbage, and it has the further merit
of being a valuable sort for main crop.

The stem is very short; that, coupled
with the compact habit of its growth, makes
it valuable, inasmuch as many more Cab-
bages can be planted on an acre than of
most large headed sorts.

Mr. Henry C. Anrnony, of Rhode
Island, who is considered second to none
as an expert Cabbage grower, thus des-
cribes it after two years’ trial:

“T find the Eclipse Cabbage to be larger
than Wakefield, nearly as large as Early ,
Flat Dutch, and almost as early as Wake-
field. All the Cabbages head very uniform,
forming their heads when the plants are
quite small. It grows with a short stem and
very dark green leaves. It is by far the
best second early Cabbage I have seen, and
while it has a very hard head it is of medium size. Planted alongside of Henderson’s
Early Summer it headed fully two weeks earlier than that variety, and it is of finer
quality. Judging from the appearance the past season, it is a very choice
Cabbage for second planting.”’ i

Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; }1b., $1.50; 1 1b., $5.50.

Many large growers, who know, say; ‘* The three best Cabbages for the
Market, Gordener are CURRIE’S EARLY MARKET, ECLIPSE and LONG
PING.”’

CURRIES EARLY MARKET CABBAGE.

Now recognized as the best all-round Early
Cabbage in cultivation.

Market gardeners everywhere who have grown it are unani-
mous in pronouncing it a most desirable variety, very early, of
excellent quality, tender and very mild in flavor when cooked.
SoD ne it with Wakefield, we find it earlier than that stand-
ard sort, besides having a much larger and firmer head, with
few loose outside leaves. In fact, in weight it is fully equal to
many of the second early varieties, and may, with advantage,
be grown throughout the entire season. In form the head is
conical, like all early varieties.

Market gardeners in this section now grow this variety as
their standard extra early sort, and judging from the many
flattering testimonials we every year receive from every section
of the country where we have introduced it, it bids fair to
become universally popular and be the accepted extra early
Cabbage for market and family use. ;

Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; ¢ 1b., $1.25; 1 lb., $4.00.

CURRIE’S EARLY MARKET CABBAGE,

8 ‘CURRIE BROTHERS’

HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

CURRIE’S LONG,
KEEPING.§

As the name indi-
cates, this variety is
a good keeper, but /
not only are its
keeping qualities
superior to any
other Cab-
bage we have
ever seen, but
it is unsur-
passed for
main crop.
It is short-
stemmed,
heads large,
firmand solid
and of very
superior fla-
vor: color
dark-green,
with few out-
side leaves. As a :
keeper it is the best we have ever known, If placed in a dry, cool cellar or
pit, it will keep in excellent condition until well along in the following

SS RK 2

Summerset 0CK 0215. 40C WA lb. SL 251s tel Ubi eratejascicisiverelelelaisteieilelols clelstersisiele $4.00
Early Winningstadt—One of the most popular for general use. Heads
large and conical. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,15cts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.; Llb........: $1.50

Henderson’s Early Summer—A most excellent variety, twenty days
later than the Wakefield, but it grows to fully double the size of the
latterscRkt:, (5 ctsi;707Z:5.20/ Cts. 31240 1b.) OKC.) Ll Sere clelaie crore Be aneIeS sjeasi2s00

Early York—An old favorite. Pkt.,5 ¢cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 44 lb., 40 cts., 1 1b. ,1.55

Early Flat Dutch—A great favorite in the New York market, as indeed
it has become in ours. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 44 1b., 60 cts.; Llb...... 2.00

All Seasons—This variety is certainly one of the very best for all the year

round, forming a solid and compact head of very fine quality. Pkt.,

DICUSHMOZ,7 30) CUS teed Dut. OU ssi Lal Seyeteterayesefay ctcistefeieicisietclersis eis Wa oaks jogos bonta)
Fottier’s Improved Brunswick—A fuvorite variety for second, early

and late planting. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 44 Ib., 60 cts.; 1 lb. ........2.25

Filderkraut—Resembles the Wakefield, bui larger and more pointed,
with few outside leaves; a second early. Grown largely tor making

kraut. PkKt5 > cts:;; 02:5) 15: ctsi;4Zelb.y. 00 Cts: lola .tiereiciceyeys So dasopeoose 1.50
Excelsior Flat Dutch—A medium early variety, producing good heads.
JAIUing O) OUR OY AmB IO KORE Allowed LQ 0E 9 Lalloliee gina gence tonagoaodd Ue arOGeS 8.00

CURRIE’S SELECTED PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH CABBAGE.

Currie’s Selected Premium Flat Duteh—After careful selection we

have obtained a first-class strain of this favorite variety. (See cut.)

PKt:, 5: Cts:) (02Z;,:201Ctsis 24 LD: fDi CuSaeni LD uvctelste aboododbdeod pagotiod Sb boner A)
Sure Head—One of the best main crop cabbages. Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 25 ets.;

Veal Dy; So: ChSss Lily as aise esac lea bos opeetonee ole tarcralclctal nite sislens bhdbasomota esietelio OU)

Stone Mason—A yiiriety of the Mason Drumhead, but a decided improye-
ment; verysweet and tender, Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 44 1b., 60 cts.; 1 1b. .2.00
Large Late Drumhead—Heads very large, round and solid. Pkt.,5 cts.;
07., 15 ets.; Y Ib., 40 ets.; 1 lb

Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead—tThe largest Cabbage grown. It
is ho uncommon occurrence to find a head weighing from 50 to 60 Ibs.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 ets.; 44 1b., 60 cts.; 1 lb......... Boon spo dood 0)
Early Dwarf Ulm Savoy—A dwarf variety, very early and very sweet
and tender, Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 44 1b., 60 cts.; 1 lb........ Se esas t00)
Drumhead Savoy—An excellent variety, of fine flavor; heads large and
SHOWY:¢ BKt., O1Cts.; (02.20) Ctss2 gol: \OOlCiSs; ales bps se eiiaeciere ieee saiteh ees OO)
Large Red Pickling—(Improyed)—Pkt., 5 cts., 0z., 20 cts.; 14 Ib., 60 ets.;

AD eve setae ssjslelafalelelsiorcialetoleeeisteleleicl eee RISC CeCe Eerie Rislerceteees eee iisiclene sje}eie 2500
Early Blood-Red Erfurt—FEarlier and smaller than the large red; valu-
able for pickling. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 1b., 75 cts.; 1 lb........... 2.50

Early Jersey
Wakefield Se-
lect — The variety
is very extensively
grown for an extra
early. Pkt., 5 ects.;
0z., 30 cts.; 14 Ib.,
85 cts.; 1 lb...$3.00

Express —-Proba-
bly the earliest
cabbage in culti-
vation. Itissmal- ¥
ler than Wakefield,
but comes in four
or five days earlier.
The heads are very
solid and firm, uni-
form in size and of

fine flavor. Pkt.,
de 02., 25c; Y%lb.,
76ce; 1 lb...... $2.50

EARLY JERSEY

CAULIFLOWER.

WAKEFIELD.

German, Blumenkohl, French, Choufieur.

As recomended in Cabbage culture, the seed should be sown in February
or March ina hot bed, transplanting the plants, when large enough, into another
or the same frame, and gradually hardening them off, preparatory to planting
them out as early as the ground isin a fit condition. Any good garden soil, if ~
thoroughly cultivated and made yery rich by manuring, will suit. Careful

attention in the matter of watering, destroying insects and thorough cultiva-

iN

tion, will be repaid.

Tf by mail in Y4 lb. quantitees or over, add

sufficient to cover postage at
the vate of 8 cents per pownd. X

1 07. to 1,500 plants.

EARLY SNOWBALL.
Imported Extra Selected Early Dwarf Erfurt—Very choice stock.

Pkt. 25 cts.; 0z., $4.00; @4 oz. at oz. rates); 4 Ib........-..2-- 00. --- $14,00
Early Snowball—(Extra Selected)—Grown for us by one of the most re-

liable growers in Europe, who exercises great care in selecting only

the finest specimen heads and keeping the seed pure. Pkt., 25 cts.;

0z., $4.00 G4 0z. at oz, rates); Y%Ib.... 22.00.22... een ee vote steleietaialeistee ete es)
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt—A very fine market variety; produces

heads large and compact, of good color and quality. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z.,

ERS A dlycodoad cdoboososseooau0dudG eiseloieniaereietenfereetcchseieeiecinmeee iets desost ID
Extra Early Paris—A favorite variety. Pkt., 5 cts., 0z., 75 cts.; 4 Ib....2.00
Extra Early London—Similar to the preceding yariety. Pkt., 5 cts.;

0z., 75 cts.; 4 Ib snlaloverte ecu
Lenormand’s Short Stemmed—A late variety of superior quality;

heads large and well formed. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 75 cts.; 4 Ib........-.4- + 2.00

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

CORN—Continued.

Toney Sweet—A most desirable variety, very sweet, as the name implies,
and very productive. The husks and stalks are dark red, while the
Corn itself is creamy white. Pkt., 5cts.; pint, 10 cts., quart, 20 cts.;
DAOK, SiO S USIV cob te soadob anno neona50d Noone CbOoADOOBOGoBUMOO GoDOe $4.00

2erry’s Hybrid—A large, early variety, coming into use a few days
later than Marblehead. The stalk grows about six feet high and each
/ ilk produces two perfect ears. Pkt., 5cts.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20
\/

bp Joes SE) CELE TUSIN@lC og Sbacuodes! souoocsoecomHEscdeDdadte, cocgc0ps eHll)
ay’s Early—A favorite market variety; ears of medium size. Pkt.,
| ets.: pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.. peck, 85 cts.; bushel................ ) SY
ore’s Early Concord—A very fine variety with large ears. Pkt.,
ets,; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, 85 cts.; bushel.................. “Ee
|\fickox Improved—A medium early variety of fine quality. Valuable
for canning. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.‘ quart, 20 cts.; peck, 85 cts.;
TOSS Shaded dotd Cane Oe PEGE HOCES ae ICSE CEES Cae OTRO en Seer 3.00

\Wlexican Black—One of the most desirable for family use. Very tender
and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, 90 cts.;
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Egyptian—A favorite vuriety, with large-sized ears, of very fine flavor.
Like all large sorts, it matures late. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.; quart,

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\Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum—<An excellent variety, with fine,
large ears and deep grain; early. Pkt.,5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20

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|\Old Colony—An exceedingly productive and very sweet variety, averag-
ing three ears toa stalk. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck,
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|Amber Cream—A medium early variety; ears large, and very sweet,
and when ready for table use, very white. When ripe, the kernels are
a beautiful amber shade. _Pkt., 5 ets.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck,
85 cts.; bushel..:...- . 8.00
‘New England Eight-Rowed—An early variety of superior quality,
bearing very large ears. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck,
85 cts.; bushel............. Gan 3090.00) dod 040 donb pd0DdO sb EauO NOOO BOBO. sosKG
Stablers’ Extra Early—aA large early sort, coming into use about the
same time as Marblehead. Itis a good market variety ; very sweet.
Pkt., 5 cts.; pint; 10 cts.: quart, 20 ets.; peck, $1.00; bushel............ 38.

3.00

|Stablers’ Pedigree—An excellent sort for main crop, coming into use

earlier than Stowell’s Evergreen, and is superior to that variety in
sweetness. It usually bears two good-sized earsto the stalk. Pkt.,5

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| Curled—The young leaves are used in soups and salads.

| Broad Leaved—Pkt., 5 cts.

cts.; pint, 10 cts., quart, 20 cts.; peck, 85 cts.; bushel .................
Ne Plus Ultra (Shoe Peg)—A very prolific Corn, sometimes bearing four
small ears to a stalk, it isa medium late variety, and of good quality.
Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts ; peck, $1.00 cts.; bushel
Gold Coin—An excellent main crop Corn, remaining a long time in the
green state; color, golden yellow ; very sweet and prolific. Pkt., 5
pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, $1.00; bushel...... :
Stowell’s Evergreen—An excellent late variety, remaining longer in
the green state than any other variety; ears large. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint,
TOKCtSs quart, 20\cts: peck, 8o\ctsi, DUSHEel its. . veecesssccs occu ciecisee
Mammoth Sugar—A late variety, with very large ears of fine quality.
Pkt., 5ets.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, 85 cts.; bushel

CORN—Field.
(See Farm Seed Department, page 28.)
POP-CORN.

Queen’s Golden—Ears large and very prolific. Pkt., 5 cts.;

38.00

ets.:

pint, 15 cts.;

| Silver Lace—As the name implies, is of a beautiful Mae nic out color ;

very prolific. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.;

CHERVIL.

German, Gartenkerbel. French, Cerfeuil.
If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate
of 8 cts. per Ib.

Sow in May, in
drills half an inch deep. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.; 11b.., 1.20

DANDELION.
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ENDIVE.

French, Chicoree.

German, Endivien.
An excellent salad for
falland winter use. Sow
early in spring for early
crop, and in midsummer
for late. No special soil y
or care is required until hes
the plants have attained
their full size. Then the4
leaves should be tied up
so as to exclude the light
from the inner leaves
which become bleached
in the course of four to
six weeks. A simpler GREEN CURLED ENDIVE.
method of bleaching is to cover the plants, as they grow, with boards.
Tf by mail in quantities of ¥% lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the vate
of 8 cts per Ib.
1 oz. to 150 fect of drill.

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Green Curled—Very hardy; leaves dark green and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.,
Wary day Ouse LA Wd<5 BO Gus5 It Mowous Goobadnuionsy pbap ooh acsopecacoos jocdnoue 1.50
Broad Leaved Batavian—Used in soups and stews. Pkt., 5 ets.; 0z., 20
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EGG PLANT.

German, Eierpflanze.
Sow in a hot-bed the first week in April, and plant out in June, about 2%
feet apart. Fora small garden a few seeds may be raised in common flower-
pots in the house.
Tf by mail in quantities of
of 8 cts. per 1b.
1 oz. to 150 feet of drill.

French, Aubergine.

VY lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate

New York Improved—The best market variety; very productive. Pkt.,
BONES @Hoq 0) CULE LA Moya sil Pa pal Woyseaaodadboooonodod odaadasbaoKoaodooone 1,00
Black Pekin—The fruit of this variety is jet black, round and very solid.
Ie 156) OUSLS OA ZO) CULE TAL Mohs GULP Mo seoo Ks ooquooeoaobdosud voce asaoabed 4 00
Long Purple—The earliest variety, producing fruit of an aon shape.
1 ep Chisby OVA Ovishe WA lon. ia) OsS Sho) 32 Gogo) aoooodusmoo add adoa sone Haw

GARLIC.

German, Knoblauch. Franch, Ail.

The sets should be planted in
well-enriched soil early in spring,
in rows one foot apart and about
three inches between the plants in
the row. Harvest same as Onions.

If by mail in quantities of Y% lb
and upwards, postage must be added.
at the rate of 8 cents per pound.

Sets—Y lb., 15 cts.; 1b. 35 ets.

GARLIC.
KALE, or BORECOLE.

French,

German, Blatter-Kohl. Chou Vert.

Sow in prepared beds, middle of April to
beginning of May, and transplant beginning
of June, same as Cabbages. All the varieties
are very hardy, and are best when touched
by frost.

If by mail in quantities of % Wb.
wards, postage must be added at the

and up-
rate of
8 cents per pound.

1 oz. to 1,500 plants.

Dwarf Siberian German Greens, or
«‘Sprouts.’’ — Extensively grown as winter
greens. Sow in September, in rows, and
treat as Spinach for use in early spring. Pkt.
5 ets.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 Ib., 25 ets.; 11b., 75 cts.

KALE, OR BORECOLE,

Half Dwarf Green Curled—The fayorite market sort; very tender.
The leaves are deep green and beautifully curled, making a very
ornamental appearance, spreading out to about three feet in diameter.

Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 ets.; 44 1b., 50 cts.; 11b.. 00
German Dwarf Purple—Finely frilled eae of a ee purple Golan
frequently grown for ornament. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; “A lb. 25 ets.;
1 lb 75
Green ‘Curled Scotch—Grows about. ‘eighteen | ‘inches in ‘height ‘and
spreads, under good cultivation, to three feet in diameter. The leaves
are Due ern, Leateenr eae curled. Pkt., 5cts.; oz.,10cts.; 4 Ihb.,
25 ets. ; 1 1b bodcop cub oHo0oN coNicca bod hos cco. Soe ucdudd GoornecauGenccn 1s

CUCUPIBERS.

German, Gurke. French, Concombre.

Plant in hills four feet apart, in well-prepared, warm, rich, loamy soil.
Mix a shovelfull of well-rotted manure ineach hill. The fruit should be
picked when large enough, whether they are wanted or not, as it destroys the
vitality of the vineif left to ripen,

Tf by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate
of 8 cents per Ib.

1 oz. to 50 hilts, 2 lbs, to the acre in hilis.

Currie’s Milwaukee Pickle—This variety has been proved without
doubt the best pickling Cucumber in cultivation. For productiveness
it is unequaled, and the quality of the fruit is the very best. We can-
not speak too highly of its merits, and judging from the numerous
letters we have received in its praise, its fame has become wide-spread.
One letter we have before us speaks of getting three barrels of small
pickles from a 5-ct. package of seed. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 4% lb., 40
ushe

Extra Early Green Prolific—aA variety similar to the old Green Proli-
fic, but about two weeks earlier. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 14 lb. 25 ets.,

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Improved Early White Spine—A favorite early variety; very pro-

ductive and tender; fine for table use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts.; 14 lb.

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Evergreen White Spine—A very similar variety to the Extra Long,
but remaining green until fully matured. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 14
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Peerless White Spine—A very fine strain of White Spine, fruit straight
and well formed, keeping its color until late. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;

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Improved Extra Long White Spine—A large variety of White Spine;

largely used for forcing by market gardeners, Pkt, 5 cts.; oz. 10 ets.;

VA Woy P25) CSR. ah ls) SOS8 Goo bobo oo dmulcodo dO boos osaahouododonHCoAdaEnano ede 75
Improved Long Green—A fine variety for pickles; very productive ;

flesh firm and crisp, Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 44 1b, 25 cts.; 1Ib......... 85
Early Cluster—An early variety producing its fruit in clusters; very

productive. Pkt. 5 cts,, oz. 10 cts.; 4 1b., 20 cts.; LIb........... sfeisielee A5}9)
Boston Pickling—Very productive and of superior quality, Pkt. 5 cts,

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Long Green Turkey—An excellent variety. Good either for pickling
or slicing, dark green, flesh firm and solid. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 ets.: 4
NDA 2OKCLStsalel Dysclercapraiiel nic slcteiniacrvetecletelatercistercreretecieteicieicie ietoleelerctesonietistesieis “15
Early Frame, Short Green or Gherkin—An excellent variety for
pickles when young. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 10c.; 14 lb., 20c.; 11b........ .....

Nichol’s Medium Green—An excellent ya-
riety; color dark green; of medium size and
very productive. Always straight and
smooths Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 Ib.. 25

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Green Prolific—One of the best pickling sorts; very productive. Pkt., 5

Cts5310Z., 10cts 14) lbs 20. Cts ssid aysrereserctpelayetetsielsictelejclaisisielsisal tke ieteistateneeiete 65
Early Russian—The earliest variety; fruit small and hardy; very pro- |

ductive) UPEt-;/5)ets5\0z))10\cts.; Zab: 25nCtss lil wei arcteretsileiewitoreietcicls JD 4
West India Gherkin, or Burr—Used exclusively for pickles. Pkt.,5

COR OYA PAN CiaR eA MEA GN osee abl yc nasoodaqscanoeoo6n00 cndbs onéos055 2.00
Tailby’s Hybrid—A good variety for family use. Pkt., 5cts.: oz., 10 ets.,

VAalo oP lbs atoll bend on soacnponadoonogn do00.doq00G dann cn0 D000 diag 5ande000 Ave)

Giant Pera—The fruit of this Cucumber grows to a large size, many of
them from 15 to 18 inches in length, smooth and straight. The flesh is
clear white, very crisp and tender, making it a valuable slicing va-
riety. Plkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 4 1b.; d0scts.) 1 Mb, nc cee cecereanisjacsieeel OOM
Thorburn’s Everbearing—Fruit of small size, very early and very pro-
ductive: Pkt.,5 cts.;/0z!; 15'ctsi; WZlby, 85ictsisalilibe vee niaciasteeeiete nies i
Write for special prices on large quantities of Cucumbers.

English Frame or Forcing Varieties.

Sow in hot-bed in January, February or March, and keep in a temperature ©
of 65 to 70 degrees. Artificial impregnation of the flowers is necessary when —
grown under glass.

Model Cucumber—The handsomest frame Cucumber we have eyer seen.

It grows to a very large size, often measuring 24 inches in length. The ~

quality is the best, exceedingly crisp and tender. When sliced and

served with vinegar itis unsurpassed in flavor. It isa vigorous grower

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Telegraph—Pkt ...-. 0.2... cece cece eet cece eee e cee ccee eens tcnctsercsasee «Od |]
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KOHLRABI.

German, Kohlrabi. French, Chou-rabe.

A popular vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and the Turnip.
Sow in drills from May to July.

If by mail in quantities of 14 1b. or upwards, postage must be added at the raie
of 8 cents per pound.
1 oz. to 3,000 plants.

Early White Vienna—The best market sort; flesh white and tender.
Pkt., 5 cts:;)'0Z:)/20ictsi YZ Ub.s GO. Cts.s Wists cccsesiess te eslessleastenlecenesmerisereeeent OU i

Early Purple Vienna—Differs from the above in color only. Pkt., 5 cts.;
0z., 20 cts.; 14 1b., 60 cts.; 1lb........ LSE ASE aerate See 2.00 4

Large Green—Hardy and late; used for feeding stock. Bulbs large,
weighing eight to ten pounds. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 40 ets.;

ALSO) Do ieretoetete}atetckers SoudohsoGdBHDS SongsadbadS aloletelsteiciel-icvele)slofelerniehs 1.25

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4 CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

LETTUCE.

Oak Leaved—The leaves of this variety are shaped like those of the oak

i tree. It forms a compact head, crisp and tender, and of good flavor.
German, Lattich. French, Laitue. Slow to run to seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 Ib., 40 cts.; 1 lb........$1.25
The Lettuce is universally grown by all those who have gardens. ‘it is of Tennis Ball (Black Seeded)—Forms a close, hard head, with a few outer :
sasy growth and will thrive in any ordinary garden soil. Sow thinly in rows leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 34 Ib., 30 cts; 1 Ibse.e. esse ceee eve e cee 1.00

me foot apart, and when large enough thin out the plants so as to leave room
or growth.
Tf by mail in quantities of Y% lb. or upwards, postage must be added at the rate of
} cls. per Ib.

Black Seeded Butter—Similar to Tennis Ball, but larger. Pkt., 5 cts.;
OL 10) CHB A Moy, BO Cusep db lls) cad o.o0d0. cdo0 do00.0dod ov0a Dood sod UDOGOKUCuDGSd
Currie’s Prize Head—For general use no Lettuce has ever given such
universal satisfaction. It forms a large close head, very crisp and
tender, and of excellent flavor, and has the faculty of keeping its good

qualities throughout the entire season. We recommend this as one of |

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Early Curled
Simpson—
This variety

SS. al

does not head, the best for family use. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 44 1b., 40 cts.; 1 1b..... 1.25
but formsa Brown Dutch—A very desirable variety for winter use; it forms a large,
compact, close solid head, the inner leaves of which are very sweet and tender. Pkt.,
mass of leaves. 5 ets.; 0z., 10 ets.; 4% Ib., 30 cts.; 1 Ib........ 2.0... wee. reise ace ace 1.00
ie ney Boston Curled—A handsome variety much used for garnishing; early
ae 20 eee a and of good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 30 cts.;11b....... 1.00
Ten 5 ial aae ii 90 Hanson—A very fine heading variety of large size. The heads are very
solid, sweet, tender and crisp throughout, and entirely free from any
Black Seeded bitter taste. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts; Lb... ees ee ee eee 1.00
Sim Ps Ou Salamander—A very fine summer variety, forming fair-sized, compact
The main fore- heads) BEG orctssozs,1Olcts:; 24) Nbr. 80) CtsiL Ub). cjerreiaieiciieiciere eisinie aieiele 1.00
nS WEY vet Satisfaction—A comparatively new variety; forms large heads; very ten-
uhis section; it der and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;14 Ib., 80 cts.; 1 Ib..........02. 1.00
does not head Drumhead, or Malta—Heads very large, crisp, tender; one of the best
but forms E
u Me C summer varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 25 ets.; 1 1b.......... .90
he -ompact mass : ; ‘
BLACK SEED SIMPSON. ie ee ea All the Year Round—A hardy, compact growing variety, with small
\ Regan 3 c- 6 ct. sts.; OZ. >ts.; 4 lb., 30
| differs in being lighter colored; stands the summer heat well, and is one Bai of a dark-green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 80 ie
nearly double the size of the Curled Simpson, Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 3 Hood S500 00 Cone pa DB ES GHEE OL GE 2 P8000 Oeuscaned Pungo ach bovsnobendy) jek
V4 Wb., 30 cts.; 1 1b $1.00 Hardy Green Winter—One of the best winter varieties; forms a solid
4 \b., BB AL ID GShooG obo ooc0ep 5 Ooddonddo06s0m conDIeHODAGAagHODU AGO BUGS ok Leiiz g EE araror (eu anRE
‘he Deacon—Forms a very large solid head, very crispy and tender ; NBA LAK ep 2 QS) Ob; oD cts.5 74 D>) oD G53 LAD s 7:00
inGas AG GUINE (ROO: AinaEn OMI, IK BORe Oz, 0 Giae Green Fringed—This variety is beautifully cut and fringed, and fur-
FM Ib Bh aaron a i % Baier Ties 1.00 nishes an abundance of tender leaves, fit for use nearly all the sum-
bp silo Gogo ao bbaboooaobeoeonocoadeD 00 oso HacneoboRaceooupaUcOOSDS J 5 eee a EGSGU Stee TI Mee lee 90
Denver Market—An excellent forcing variety, color light green, heads sah a Op 10 BSA a eY gts ye aloe Saas ;
| large and solid, fine flavor, slow torun to seed, Pkt., 5 cts; 0z., 20 Silver Ball—Forms a solid head of a silvery white color. Pkt., 5cts.,
} , é eh Raat OLA, Ith CHE TA. de, CO Cue Tl Mecedso bee pecdbb don boc beodoade coup ssouloGde 1.25
cets.; 44 lb., 50 cts.; 1 Aye eer rec iaeiey a ea svelctarany beim lelevobeternvaisialotele siete miecvurs ere 1.50 Big Aston nouns a large solid head. Pkt., 5 cts.: 0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 35
7 it. Louis Butter—A fuvorite Market Gardeners’ variety. Forms a large OB Jt MDs) Goo. docacuon bone po9d cebdiogadipabe HaooosEd bdaD'RGd | conn bono 595 ocan! Herds)
solid head, is very crisp and tender and withstands the summer heat SEhT eka ean anes canlyvanlcty very crisp and tender. Pkt.. ee
w| admirably. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 ets.; 74 Ib., 30 cts.; a TD eseeee esse sees 1.00 | Giant White Cos—The largest and most delicious of all the Cos varieties.
xrand Rapids—A desirable forcing Lettuce; very crisp and tender and Heads solid and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 44 lb., 40 cts.; 1 ]b...... 1,25
b keeps a long time from wilting when cut. It is also a good open-
q ground variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts ; 14 1b., 50 cts.;.1 Ib... esses 1.50 LEEK.

Large White SummerCab-
bage—A good summer
variety; heads of good size,
close and well formed. Pkt.,
5 cts.; 0z., 10 ets.; 144 Ib., 80

WN)

German, Lauch.

French, Poireau.

In our opinion, the

(utara billie aa monoiscu aD OHabaee 1.00 Leek does not receive
Yellow Seeded Butter—A the attention it de-

very distinct sort, forming a serves: It is easily

large, dense, yellow head, cultivated, and is a |

very crisp and tender, and valuable addition to |

excellent in flavor. Pkt., 5 the vegetable generally
cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1% Ib., 30 used in soups, ete.
CUSP HEIL egstercntetetersseve tie cieverets 1.00 Sow early in spring,

and when about six #//i
inches high transplant #ff
into rows about ten 1 Ha
inches apart each way, a: ia
andasdeepAs possible, 4
to perfect the blanch-

Defiance—This variety as a
long-keeping sort is unex-
celled. It forms a good head,
and remains crisp and ten-
der throughout the entire

DEFIANCE LETTUCE.

season. The leaves are a beautiful light green color. Pkt.,5 cts.; oz., ee z ‘
IDS 5A Tidig SUIS, UDI ees RUE Aung RG aes SBM ieeaee cone 1,00 | 128 Process. Thericher §

4 |3oston Market—A superb variety; grows very compact, and is beauti- the soil, the finer the
fully white and crisp. Pkt., 5 ets.; 0z., 10 ets.; Y(Ib., 30cts.; 1]b...... 1.00 | Leeks will grow.

Buttercujp—A new If by mail in quanti-

| BOSTON MARKET.

Henderson’s

early variety forming
solid heads of remark-
able tenderness and
delicacy of flavor. It
is equally good for
winter and summer
growth. Pkt., 5 cts.;
0z., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40
Gigs Wo sospodaos
New
York—A good sum-
mer sort, slow to run
to seed. Pkt., 5 cts.;
0z., 15 ets.; 4 Ib., 40
CUSh sili l by mietaetacicericisis 1,25

So cd aad lye)

ties of Ye lb, and up- &
wards, postage must be hE
added at the rate of 8
cents per pound.

1 02. to 100 ft. of drill.

Large American
Flag—A favorite mar-
ket variety. Pkt., 5
cts.; 0z., 15 ets.; 14 lb.,
30 cts.; 1 1b., $1.00.

MUSSELBURG LEEK.

Musselburg, or Scotch Champion—Grows toa large size. Pkt., 5 cts.;
$

0z., 20 cts.; 144 1b., 60 cts.: 11b
Large Rouen—An excellent large variety.
lb., 60 cts.; 11b

1.75

14 CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

MELON—TIIUSK.
German, Melone. French, Melon.

The Melon grows best in a light soil. Plant in hills about six feet apart,
mixing in each hill a shovelfull of well-rotted manure. Sow about a dozen
seeds in every hill, early in May, and when well started thin out to three or
four of the strongest plants. Pinch off the strong shoots and thin out the
young fruit if it sets too plentifully, so as to increase the size of the remainder.

Tf by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, postage musi be added at the rate
of & cts. per Ib.

1 02. to 50 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. per acre in hills.

OSAGE MELON.
Osage—This is unquestionably one of the finest Melons ever produced in
this country, and we think it destined to take the lead of all others at
present in use. Its outward appearance will at all times command a
ready sale. It is of medium size, very productive, and unsurpassed in
the delicacy ofits flavor. The flesh is reddish orange, thick and juicy,
retaining its sweetness close to the rind. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib.,
SOLCtS Mel aemctavetsrcteeieleichcietstarasieletsistcione stare ete So debnSadtccuods puoosoodp coco aU!)
The Banquet—An excellent medium sized melon, round in shape and
beautifully netted. The flesh is thick and of superior quality; color,
rich salmon red. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts.; 1 Ib........ +++ 2.00
Champion Market—Early, round and deeply netted. Very productive,
usually weighing from 4 to 5 lbs.; flesh thick, light green, and very
sweet flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 44 Ib., 80 cts.; LIlb........ «...-- 1.00
New Superior-—-Like the preceding, this variety is round and deeply
netted. The flesh is thick and light green, and very sweet. Pkt.,5

CtSH10Z5,)1 0) CLSs Ze libs, SOL CUS. sla) Dale cicistoie:afaisralalsyeisleisie.siciele\eve <fale)siets ohsleicieyelster= 1.00
Improved Christiana—A leading sort; flesh rich yellow. Pkt., 5 cts.;
OZ OCHS! A Zalbs-2otCuSes yal Drereres-hoys cicfelstelelotsyainate\'s «\siel- 0) uelslsis/aisis\a\eraie\=teielel=is='= 75

The Princess—It is round, large, heavily netted, dark green skin and
thick flesh, which is a beautiful salmon color. Itripens early and has
a most delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.;11b..... -70
Emerald Gem—tThis is a most excellent variety of superior flavor and
quality. Outside skin emerald green and smooth; flesh salmon, very
thick and juicy. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 30 cts.; 1 Ib............ 1.00
Winter Pineapple-—The Melons should be picked green and stored ina
cool, dry place to ripen over winter. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; 14 Ib.,
SIZ OO Dx craretretarctteia slelaistenaisins (eleleltetetete loin ialotajstaielevevaceicls\ sieialai<ievslelaislela(ere(eveisistaishels 4.00
Miller’s Cream—One of the most delicious Melons now in use. The
flesh is of a rich salmon color, very thick aud sweet. Pkt., 5 cts., 0z.,
LOICLS ZA b?, SONCTS MLO LD lacieretelere oleioicletctarelej= sicl=rslelarepsistele lars rinte s\eisinivielsis sictet='elais 1.00
The Delmonico—A new variety of rare merit, resembling Emerald Gem
in color and flavor, but grows to double the size; oval shaped and

deeply netted. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; 1]b.............. 1.50
Large Yellow Cantaloupe—Early and prolific; flesh reddish orange,

of good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 44 Ib., 25 cts.; 1 Ib.............. 75
Casaba—A large variety of fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 25

CES Hw] GalD Mrsrciias crekecletetenistescakeclelerscteteieirelcuteretalouimetersistetarsteials alans(eisieieisidefereielersiclate 70
California Nectar—A medium-sized sort of fine flavor; flesh thick and

juicy. -Pkt:, 5icts.;0z., 10ets!; lb cso cts:7 WI Dien ios debi de 0 sale e oeisine 1.00
Acme or Baltimore—Resembles the Bay View, but more pointed. Very

productive; Bkt:,/5\cts!;0z., 40\cts.3:24 Ub! 25) (Cts. Din ceseiecieisc ec. 75

Green Citron—Shape nearly round; deeply netted; from 6 to 8 inches in
diameter; flesh green and of rich, delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10
CLSs ZWD ssp2D un CLS solu) Dyn crereyaiejctexeiclstossiatsioret lee kereinieketerelnimacl oe iets tecteleneeiniciereieiseeimaas OO.

Jenny Lind—A medium early variety, of small size, but excellent flavor.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 25 cts.; 1lb........... eB AGRA as
Surprise—An early sort having a thin, cream-colored skin, and thick,
salmon-colored flesh; very productive and of delicious flayor. Pkt.,

5 ets.; oz., 10 cts.; 4% Ib., 25 cts., 1Ib........ pod aodéuodacos jogan Good dsS000
Nutmeg—Nutmeg shaped; finely netted; flesh greenish-yellow, rich and
sugary. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.;11b.............. Seo 0000

The Hackensack—A popular variety of large size. Itis round in shape,
flattened at the ends; is of most delicious flavor, and wonderfully pro-
ductive, Pkt., 5)cts:;0z.,,10UCts:; 2/7) 1bs,.20.Cts:sslul Deere peeee nee en eeee

Extra Early Hackensack—Similar to the preceding, but about two
weeks earlier, making it a valuable acquisition. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10

CtS.3 2 4allb.5 30) CLS); Hull DMestajeeretterseacier- nieces steletelesYerptalertetetaleteteisterevetceisiete eters
Banana—A long-shaped Melon growing from 18 to 24 inches apart; flesh
salmon-red. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z.,10 cts.; 4% Ib., 25 cts.;11b................ .f

Netted Gem—A very early variety of small size. It is globe-shaped,

green-fleshed and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;14 Ib.,

QS ctss yd! Wye eerset ecisietslete aisles tion <ilece ees eee eee eee soon FAG
Montreal Market-
One of the largest —
Melons grown,
specimens haying
weighed over >
80 lbs. Flesh ©
green, thick
and of very
fine flavor. j
Pkt., 5 cts.;
02z., 10 cts.;44
Ibs S25"ets 51
TDS aetees i

Prolific Nut-
meg — This
variety,asits
name sug-
gests, is very
prolific, fruit

of medium

MONTREAL MARKET. size; thick
green flesh of very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 cts.;

Bay View —A very prolific and fine flavored green-fleshed Melon. With
ordinary cultivation this variety has produced Melons weighing from
10 to 15 lbs. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.; Valen ea) Oise a Meesoosos .ssocccaons

Skillman’s Netted—An early and delicious variety, with sweet, deep-
green flesh, richly perfumed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 10 cts.;441b., 25 cts., 11b.

White Japan—A fine flavored-early variety, of medium size; skin creamy
white!) (Pkt:,5\cts:+022,,10) cts; 4alibsp251Ctsis Isl Dyeectetctentelseisieisiareieetetets

Chicago Market—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 25 cts.; LIb.............-
For large quantities write for special prices.

MELON—Water.

German, Wasser-Melone. French, Melon d’Eau.
Watermelons require a rich, sandy soil for best development, and do be
in warm latitudes. Cultivate same as Muskmelon, except thut the hills shou

be nearly double the distance apart.

Tf by mail in quantities of ¥% lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the re
of 8 cts. per lb.
1 02. to 30 hills; 3 to 5 lbs. per acre.

DIXIE WATER MELON. :

Dixie—An early and very productive variety, surpassing the celebrated
| Kolb Gem in many respects. It has a fine appearance, is very hardy
| and an excellent shipper, and its eating qualities are the very best.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.; 4 Ib., 80 cts.; LID 2... 1. ieee eee ee eens cence eee

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

MELON—Water—Continued.

Hungarian Honey—A very fine early variety. The flesh is bright red
and of arich honey flavor. It is of medium size. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10
Cts.) 14 Wb., 80 Cts.) LM... ce eee eee eee eee tect eects tet e cere ener ee ceces
Vaucluse—Very early and of large size. Flesh bright red, and very
sweet. The rind is thin but very tough. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; YY
Th., 80 CtS.; 1 We... eee cece cece ete eee eee ee cece ces tees tene cere re caes
Gray Monarch, or Long White Icing—A large oblong-shaped Melon
of very fine quality. Flesh deep red. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 lb.,
25 ets.; 1 lb
Ruby Gold—A seedling from Green and Gold. It grows to a lurge size,
usually weighing 40 to 50 lbs. The quality is excellent, being very
juicy and fine flavored. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 85 cts.; 11b....
Green and Gold—The flesh of this variety is a golden orange color, juicy
and sweet; very early. Pkt.,5 cts.; 02., 15 cts.; 4 Ib., 25 cts.; 1 1b.......
Christmas—A valuable variety of handsome appearance. The flesh is a
rich scarlet and very solid, and of excellent flavor. It is a good keeper
and ships well. Very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,10 ets.; 14 Ib., 25
ets.; 1 1b j
Sealy Bark—A popular market variety, covered with mottled green
spots, looking like fish seales. It will keep in good condition after
picking longer than any other sort; fruit large, oblong; flesh red and
very tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 10 cts.; 4 Wo 5 75) Giiss3 If No) cé50 c6u00K50.6
Peerless, Ice Cream—Of medium size, thin rind, light mottled green;
flesh bright scarlet, solid to the center and sweet as honey. Pkt., 5
cts.; 02., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 25 ets.; 1 lb
The Volga—A round sort of small size, but unsurpassed in crispness and
fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb
Kolb’s Gem—A yalu-
able variety. The
fruit is large, weigh-
ing from 25 to 50 lbs.
It has a delicious
flavor, and its keep-
ing qualities are the
DeStmeeekteco Mm ctss:
0z., 10 cts.; 44 Ib., 20
Gis Ib Mosca kosooven

Seminole—A large
early variety, oblong
in shape, very pro-
ductive and of excel-
lent quality. Pkt.,5
cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4
thoy, PAO) Cuighe Ibe Reso .60

Boss—An early oblong-shaped variety.

LS
KOLB’S GEM.

Flesh deep scarlet and unusually

sweet flavored. Skin dark green; rind very thin and tough. Pkt.,5
CULE Oey MO Clie BA MW Ok, PS) ClisoR It Me). cosanoe'seus poonlboun\cadc coau uoUowoRuGe
Dark Icing—A very prolific variety of good size and delicious flavor.
Oblong; thin rind. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 ets.; 11b.........

True Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gipsy—Fruit large, oblong, striped;
flesh red, of fine quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 25 ets.; 1 Ib..
Mountain Sweet—Fruit large, oblong, dark green; flesh solid and very
SWiCC ttm tony ORCUSS NO Zan OCS wel s. 2OKCUSs eel ul D\icieyeteleietel-leleluleteleichedstefalclel-
Phinney’s Early—Flesh deep red, of fine quality; early and productive.
Tig, BGIRLS OZon IO) Cus? YA; Moss Ws) Ciishe it Ils) Socnoesenooodoupsencoduddenue
Cuban Queen—In quality equal to the best, while its solidity is so
marked th:t it will weigh one-third more than melons of the same size
of other varieties, specimens often weighing 80 pounds and upwards.
PI) B GIS8 CAon IM OUSS WA Sy, BO Ciise8 1 WoO ssccoo0 conucendcoud su6ucouocS
Mountain Sprout—An excellent late variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14
Won FO) Cie IL MW océs Woddk aooo cdacdbuAsoor DoDaG wobnaodononodoaOdnabaanenae
Mammoth Iron-Clad—A large variety of delicious flavor, keeping its
fine quality to quite near the outerskin. It isa good shipping variety.

IPRs BCU OZ, 10) Cushe WA Woy AO Ctishs abil oo oocudb coon aon ovaooooeeboUs
Citron—A round fruit of small size, used in making preserves. Pkt., 5
GUSEOZemLONCUSS Lali pp ZO, CUSSYmlinl byteere lysis eleversieloletars) claiey-veleicisre™:(ccieveucrs cts asters
Coloraglo Preserving Melon—Distinct from the ordinary Citron. It is

very productive; flesh firm and solid, making beautiful, clear pre-
serves of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 ets.; 1 1b..

VINE PEACH.
Vegetable Orange, or Mango [lelon.

The fruit is a bright orange color, oval shaped, and about the size of an
ordinary peach, which they resemble very much. They are excellent
for preserves or sweet pickles, and, when fully ripe, are considered a
delicacy sliced raw and served with sugar. Pkt.,5cts.; 0z............

1.00

90

75

1.00

65

-60

-60

-60

60

-60

-60

+20

MUSHROOM SPAWN.

English—Per lb., 15 cts.; 8 lbs., $1.00; by mail, per lb........ .6.: eeee eee
French—In 2 lb. boxes

NASTURTIUIM, or INDIAN CRESS.

The seeds, while young, are picked and used as
capers.

If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, post-
age must be added at the rate of 8 cents per pound.
Tall—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 144 1b., 40 cts.; 1 1b. $1.20
Dwarf—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 50 ets.;

1 lb.

MUSHROOM SPAWN.

MUSTARD.
German, Senf. French, Moutarde.

A pungent salad.
high.

Sow thickly in rows and cut when about two inches
For winter use, sow at intervals in boxes in the greenhouse or hot-bed.

If by mail in quantities of 4 lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the
rate of 8 cents per pound.

White London—Best for salads. Pkt., 5 cts.;

Ary MO) OER YA los 15) Cbs AL Mocs ba oeopauaoacen $ .40
Brown—More pungent than the white. Pkt., 5
cts.50z., 10\ets;; Yb: 15 cts; 1lb.........- 40
MARTYNIA.

The seed-pods, when gathered green and tender,
are used for pickling. Sow in the open ground in
May, and transplant two feet apart.

If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, postage
must be added at the rate of 8 cents per pound,

Martynia Proboscidea—Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 25 cts.; 44 Ib., 85 cts.; 11b....$2.50
OKRA, or GUIBO.

German, Essbarer ‘‘Okra.”’ French, Gombo.

The pods, when young, are used in soup, stews, ete., and are very nutri-
tious. It is of the easiest culture, and grows freely in any ordinary garden
soil. Sow at the usual time of all tender vegetables, and set the plants from
two to three feet apart in drills.

If by mail in quantities of VY lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the
rate of 8 cents per pound.

Improved Dwarf Green—Early and productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,10

Cishs Willing) OCHS Il MidGods SoocoouoUdooduoo cone sd jacoceRbobon ddnadeaoagae 55
Long Green—Long ribbed pods. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 cts.;
i MDssoaReasdcoasues os cand co canu coda bbe bono donetemadnoondcaesodcasacd obcG .60

PARSLEY.

German, Petersilie.

French, Persil.

Parsley thrives best ina
rich soil. The seeds ger-
minate very slowly, three
or four weeks generally
elapsing before it makes
its appearance. Sow early
in spring, half an inch
deep, previously soaking
the seeds for a few hours
in tepid water.

If by mail in quantities of 4 Ib. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate
of 8 cts. per lb.

1 oz. to 150 feet of drill.
Plain—Leaves plain.

It is hardier than the curled variety. Pkt., 5 cts.;

OZ LOLCtSs eae 20) Cisse UD ierialerajetoiotelerats Yaduabodbgocgooaduseda cco Oban 50
Extra Double Curied—A dwarf, beautifully curled sort; excellent for
garnishing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4% Ib., 25 cts.; 1 Ib................ 60
Champion Moss Curled—A beautifully crimped and curled variety.
Pkt.) 5 cts.;/0Z., 10 cts:: 4. Ib., 25 cts.; 1 Mo see. eee walele es een ene 20
Fern Leaved—A beautiful variety; valuable for table decoration. Pkt.,
Hictss OZ), LOVCtSs4el bs 120: CTS. 8 Lille srcr eerie ctele\n sinie)=\leie|=)/+,2\21=10/¢/2)9)+) ~ialololots 80
Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted—Fleshy-rooted; the roots are used for
flavoring soups. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.: 44 Ib., 25 cts.;11b............ 75

16 CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

ONION SETS,
Sets should be planted out as early in the spring as the ground will 4
permit. Plant them in rows one foot apart, with sets three or four &
inches apart.
Add 10 cts. per quart extra if to be sent by mil.
1 quart to 40 feet of drill.

White Onion) Sets—Quarte case cece sneer te eee eee 30
Yellow Onion|Sets/—@ uate. one eee eee ene 25
Top, or Button Onions — Quart.......... 0. cece cee cee ee eee 25

ONION SETS.

__, Price of Onion Sets subject to variation. Write for prices of large quan- —
tities before ordering.

CHIVES—Schnittlauch.

Very small, hardy Onions, used for salad. Per doz., 25 cts., per 100, .85

ONION— Continued.

White Portugal, or Silver Skin — An excellent keeper and good
yielder. Extensively grown for pickling. The bulb is handsome
and mild flavored. Pkt.,5cts.; 0z., 30cts.; VAM oes SHANG! TI s546 S506 3.40

White Globe—A large, handsome onion, similar in shape to the Silver
Skin: of mild flavor and a good keeper; one of the very best. Pkt.,5 —
Spm CYA BO) Cushy 2A Moke CHUNG IE Mon coguaaoousedadbosnooonae doesn soos scan 3.40

Yellow Globe Danvers—The standard variety, both for market garden-
ers and private use. It grows very uniform in shape, is very produc-
tive, mild flavored, ripens early and a splendid keeper. Of this va-
riety we have a very fine stock obtained by years of careful selection.

The increasing demand for it induced us to make an
te extra effort to give to the market-gardeners a strain un-
\paeh surpassed by any. Pkt., 5 ets.; oz., 25 ets.; 14 Ib., 60 ets.;

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SPANISH KING.

ONION. C4, TP AM WAY ASS 20 cts.: 14 Ib., 60 cts.; 1 Ib. ... :
German, Zwiebel. French, Oignon. } THAN \\\ Southport White Globe—One of

' Realizing the importance of the Onion Crop we have the leading white Onions ; a large
for years made a specialty of raising Onion Seed, and by yielder, of mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts; |
careful selection of the largest and finest onions for our 0z., 30 cts.; 14 Ib., $100; 1 Ib....... 3.40
seed stock, we now have seed to offer that is very superior
to the ordinary stock to be found on the market. Large
growers in our vicinity have produced upwards of 1100
bushels of large solid onions on an acre from our seed. We hii
make no claim to cheapness, but for quality and vitality. {'II\M
our onion seed is unsurpassed. Large growers should write \\\
to us for wholesale prices, naming the variety and quantity {i
they require. 5
The Onion is most successfully grown in a deep, rich,
loamy soil, and, unlike most vegetables, does best when
cultivated in the same ground for a succession of years.
Trench and manure the ground well in fall, and turn up
in ridges during the winter, and as early as the ground
will work in spring, rake or harrow thorougbly so as to
get the soil fine and level. Sow thinly in drills halfan
inch deep, twelve inches apart, and cover with fine soil,
pressing it down with the back of a spade or light roller.
Keep the ground free from weeds, and thin out the
young plants so they stand three or four inches apart.

If by mail in quantities of V% lb. and upwards, postage
must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb.

1 oz. to 100 feet of drill. 5 to 6 lbs. per acre in drills.

Southport Red Globe-—Similar to
the preceding varieties, differing
in color, which is a bright crimson.
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0oz., 20cts.; 14 lb., 60
Gio I \oesacouocpnobecccdtso, coscls>

Queen—An excellent variety, re-
markable for its keeping qualities
and the rapidity of its growth. Pkt,
5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 ID., 65 ets.; \)
TID se ees leo ee 2.50 |

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White Silver Skin (Imported)—
This is of small size; silvery white.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Yb, 65
CUssh TDi sek ete sec ee ee eee DO.

Write for special prices on large
quantities. ; |

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Spanish King, Prize-taker—The largest and handsomest Onion
we have ever grown: skin golden yellow; flesh white, and so mild
and sweet that it may be eaten raw like an apple. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,
BOCtSHs) OG DYSON CES eue lal Deemlemel ces ttremtaiecicte icisiersielessielecicreetsiatercie ese $3.2

Mammoth Silver King—Like the preceding this onion grows to
all enormous size, single onions grown from the seed the first
season frequently weigh 3 pounds. It matures early. The skin is
silvery white, the flesh is pure white and remarkably mild and
tender. Plt: 5'b i Cts#;#)OZs,125) Cts: win LD sy ONCtSo,i LD) sfolsie)</eje elelefaelarsey e204

Griswold’s Extra Early Red Globe—A new Onion of the well-
known Southport type, maturing as early as the Early Flat Red
and Danvers. The Southport strains are much sought after owing
to their handsome appearance and being much heavier croppers
than the flat types, and the only drawback heretofore has been that
they could not be relied upon to mature in the north before frost.
This new Onion can, however, be relied upon to ripen with the
earliest, (Pikt:510:Cts:; 1024, 20\Cisssn 24 lbs; 1 O,C tse span ecteiatesisieicientelanere 2,

Wethersfield Large Red—Of large size, deep color, and an excel-
lent keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 44 lb., 60 cts.; 1 lb.............

Extra Early Flat Red—A medium-sized flat variety, producing
abundantly and coming into use about two weeks earlier than Red
Wethersfield. Pkt., 5 cts.;.0z., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 60: cts; LIbi. so... S

Early Red Globe—Matures about, the same time as Weathersfield:
mild and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.: 44 1b., 60 cts.; 1 Ib...... 2.00

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German, Erbse. French, Pois.

For early peas sow in light, rich soil, and for general crop a stiff soil is best.
Manure well, especially for dwarf varieties, and sow in rows two to three inches
deep, and from two to three feet apart, according to the variety. For an early
erop, sow in February or March, or as soon as the ground can be worked; and
for later varieties, sow in April or May. Discontinue sowing from June to
pueust, after which, by sowing an early sort, a good crop can generally be
secured.

Tf by mail in quantities of a pint and upwards, add 15 cts. per quart for postage.
1 quart to 75 feet of drill. 2 bushels to an acre in drills.

Extra Early Varieties.
Those marked thus * are wrinkled.

Currie’s Extra Early Challenge—No extra early pea has ever given
the universal satisfaction among market gardeners that this one has.
Grown alongside of other extra early varieties the Challenge not only
proved earlier, but much more productive. It is an enormous bearer
and ripens very early, so that the vines may be cleared off in two pick-
ings, and the ground prepared for another crop before other early vari-
eties come into use. The pods are very large and well filled with round
peas of fine flavor. In our large pea-growing districts the Challenge
is now planted for an extra early, to the total exclusion of all other
early varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25;
TIS He HewtepetecetatetesstavareyaicrstoN foral-taialalejave sieve ininisie tolels ofalieia) cieteiasicteretelarcicia

Maud S—One of the most desirable extra early varieties, a good cropper
of excellent quality. Pkt.,5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck,
$1.25; bushel ........ dads ooS6d0ombob seBe

Alaska—An extra early variety of superior quality. The vines grow toa
height of about 24 feet and produce abundantly. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15
ets.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel.....-...........+. atalcvalelelsteoictcistels

Blue Beauty—A dwarf extra early variety, coming in a little later than
American Wonder. It grows to a uniform height of about 134 feet.
The pods are of medium size and are procuced abundantly. Pkt.,5
ets.; pint 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel..... oper etetnalotaietetciniatete

Philedelphia Extra Early—A desirable early variety. Pkt., 5 cts.;
pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel... ........ wcecseeeueeee

*Laxton’s Alpha—One of the earliest wrinkled Peas; of fine quality and
very prolific; pods large, and well filled; 3 feet. Pkt.,5 cts.; pint, 15
ets.; quart, 25 cts; peck, $1.25; bushel. ............. ..eecseeeee d06

*American Wonder—One of the earliest wrinkled Peas in cultivation,
ef the finest quality and flavor, and wonderfully productive. Its
great distinctive feature. however, is its compact and dwarf growth,
seldem exceeding ten inches in height, Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.;
quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel..... dcbudanoodondeoea sao0nd -Madoese 7

@arter’s First Crop--One of the earliest varieties; 214 feet. Pkt. 5 cts.;
qwint,.16 ets.;.quart,.25:cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel.......scecessesevsccs see

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Improved Daniel O’Rourke—A favorite extra early variety. Pkt., 5

cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart. 25 ets.; peck, $1.25; bushel ............ dodnascos 4.00
Kentish Invicta—A prolific early variety of fine flavor; 24 feet. Pkt.,5

ets.; pint. 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel..................... 4.00
Early Kent--An early variety with good-sized, well-filled pods; 2% feet.

Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel......... wees 4.00
Summit—A good variety and oneof the earliest, Pkt., 5cts.; pint, 16 cts.;

quart, 2dicts: speck, $1.25;) DUSHel ec. 2/.\c cece occ cwiesivinisisleisicinesicie\cle ee elec
Second Early Varieties.

*Sutton’s Satisfaction—-A new English Pea, possessing excellent quali-
ties, and is the most delicious flavored of all varieties, either of
American or foreign origin. The vines grow vigorously to a height of
24 feet, requiring no brush, being very stocky and robust, and liter-
ally covered with large, well-filled pods, which come into use soon after
the extra early varieties. The Peas when green are unusually large
and of a fine deep green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 20 cts..; quart 40 cts.;
peck, $2.00; bushel.................6 DOD.) Lookers DuOdeo.coon bond CAO S00000

| *Horsford’s Market Garden—A good wrinkled variety, maturing be-

tween Little Gem and the Advancer; very prolific and sweet. The
vines grow about 2 feet high, Pkt., 5cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.;
DECK SU, DO DUSHE praajelctelereteststereisieisra ni teielate stcledstaleisleretetcteioteieletanetatelele rates stateistre
*Premium Gem—A dwarf Pea of the Little Gem type, on which it is a
great improvement. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25;
bushel......
Tom Thumb—Very dwarf and early; of excellent quality; yields abun-
dantly; 1 foot. Pkt ,5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 80 cts.; peck, $1.50;
HUNG 565065 coodoadds000 ca0 G00 sD08b0 9000 CUUD DUO SA 00RC Hbd0 DODD AdUSH 00060
*McLean’s Little Gem—An early dwarf, green, wrinkled Pea, of superi-
or flavor, and very prolific; 1 foot. Pkt.,5cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25
CUSHEPECE ple zd sD USMC ler ctepelctelatere)slelelsheleloleielcieie stolons detselelofoloteistalatatetere lars Hee
McLean’s Blue Peter—A larger, better and earlier form of Tom
Thumb, haying blue seed. Very dwarf and early; a good bearer, and of
excellent quality Pkt., 5cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.50;
bushelecueeeeeees PSE ic re A te eR END LL ae a ee

*Bliss’ Everbearing—The vines grow about 18 inches high, throwing
out from the axil of each leaf branches which will in turn bear pods,
thus prolonging its duration of bearing. teas are of superior flavor
and very tender. Pkt.,5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25;

cole ERO OORT nO al idsuaicsos opameode dasudoocuobone: saodonide 4.00

elelaleletelelsterclefelsheresalsteielsiatatsinral= elelolelelefelstsleleleyelerteNetnietRelsteleperetete 4.50

5.50

4.50

cts.; quart, 25 cts ; peck, $1.50; bushel
pHerelne. s new, medium early, green, wrinkled Pea, of very superior
uality.
filled pods in great profusion.

It grows to a uniform height of 2 feet, bearing large, well-
Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 20 ets.; quart, 40 cts, .

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PEAS—For General Crop.

*Yorkshire Hero—A fine wrinkled sort, of branching habit, and an

abundant bearer; 214 feet. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.,

DECK 25; MUSH! Hee sdevecets cjefere die elas slersciviehelcis/ohere stavstoleleheleisjelersleleietelssereieleleieisie's $4.00
*Stratagem—One of the best wrinkled Peas introduced in late years. It

is dwarf, a very heavy cropper, and produces large,’well-filled pods,

and it is of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.;

DECKS OO MOUSE] vaiaeisicistcisicte’s y Muuiasieisisisje/eciels BSRaueOUcHoOobdods conten 6.00
Pride of the Market—A strong growing variety, growing from 18 to 24
inches high, and is very productive. The pods are unusually large,
and the Peas, when cooked, are of very superior quality. Pkt., 5 cts.;
pint, 15 ‘cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; ‘bushel... 00005... cwiceces cece 6.00
*McLean’s Advancer—An excellent variety of very fine flavor; 2 feet.
Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel.............. 4.50
«Champion of England—One of the best and most popular Peas in cul-
tivation; 5 feet. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, $1.00;
USDOL reendetsioteracinfalslcisiccesciorsterctaleloietatnieteeieletetereetrte aicicicionais etecierotcleictkaisteters terete 3.50
*Telephone—The leading market Pea; enormously productive. Vines
very strong. It branches considerably, the branches bearing very
large pods containing wrinklel seeds of excellent quality. Pkt., 5
cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel...... onvdbibdosodasb0 5.50

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*Telegraph—A very prolific sort, producing large, well-filled pods.
Vines strong. Peas deep-green and of very fine flayor. Pkt., 5 cts.;

pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel............... osodo0d «+. 96.00
Blue Imperial—An old favorite. Very productive and of good flavor.
Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel. ........... 5.50

*Laxton’s Omega—Very prolific, of fine flavor and good color when
cooked; 2% feet. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50;
LO DISLOY2) Inara b OH BOIaSOaICaTA OOD DOBOAa Tan pncosada0 sood aco das: cade odooocon 6.00
White Marrowfat—A favorite sort; 4 feet. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 10 cts.:
quart,:20 cts:; peck, 75iCtSiy DUSHE] se iie cre cisjejsyioteeieisleisiciete cistele ete poonanoASCs 2.25
Black-Eyed Marrowfat—This, as well as the preceding, is extensively
grown as a Field Pea; hardy and productive; 4 feet. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint,
10 ets.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, 75 cts.; bushel.......5.....sceeeee paudacgcooss
Dwarf Sugar, Edible Kods—Grows about 2 feet high and is remark-
able for its earliness as well as its prolific character. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint,
15 ets.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $2.00; bushel........ dbaco0b5000D5000 7.00
Those marked thus * are wrinkled.

Field Sorts.

2.25

Canadian White Field—Pint, 10 cts.; quart, 15 cts.; bushel............. 1.35
66 Blue Field—Pint, 10 cts.; quart, 15 cts.; bushel............ . 1.85
Scotch Peas—Pint, 10 cts.; quart, 15 cts.; bushel........ 2... ...e eee eee OM ae)

Write for prices.

Field Peas subject to Market fluctuation

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Pepper.

German,
Pfeffer.

French,
Piment.

Sow in
hot-bed
early in
April, and
transplant
to the open
ground
when the
weather is
tavorable.
Plant in
warm, mel-
low soil, in
rows 18 in.
apart.

If by mail
in quantities
of % lb. and
upwards,
postage must
be added at
the rate of 8
cents per Ib.

1 oz. to
1,000 plants.

New Ce-
les tial

RUBY KING PEPPER.

fruits 2to 3 inches long. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; 4 Ib........ osibodens $1.50

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Procopp’s Giant—The largest of all Mammoth Peppers. Each plant
ripens about a dozen fruits from 8 to 10 inches long and 3 inches thick,
of a brilliant scarlet color, with flesh fully one-half inch thick. Pkt.,
10 cts.; 0z., 40 ets.; 44 lb

| Red Cluster—A variety of the Chili type, having bright red upright
fruits, which are produced in great abundance. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30
Gis 24 Wong GS GiIKKR Thi): 35 Sdoacoesdococedoco0doe anb0cuds0s oduoouadOnaUaS 3.00

| Long Red Cayenne—fruit bright red, conical, from 8 to 4 inches in
| length; very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 144 lb., 75 ets.; 1 1b... 2.40

Sweet Spanish—A large and early variety; flesh sweet and mild. Pkt.,
CUTS Zon PACS? WA loys 76) Cisse alll) GoponnobanKdos -ocobencccee deacuD Doane 2.40

Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth—Similar to the preceding in shape
ang color, but larger and milder. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 44 lb.,75cts.;
agietetetefeteheletelelolsteleleleyeiereisielonciam slc\eieiave 060 Jo00 0000 rs arate Sere ecto erence esisiats 40

l Ruby King—A most excellent variety. The fruit is large and of a beau-
tiful ruby red color, and is remarkably mild, often being eaten sliced
with pepper and vinegar like tomatoes. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 14 lb.,

85 cts.; 1 lb............ Sb RSS AH OnAMIdCaC ORS OC EGONOEO DAOAG nD OHEC Ree aearEe 3.00
| Large Bell, or Bull Nose—Early and mild; rind thick and fleshy.
| Pkt., 5ets,; 02. 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 75 Cts.; 11D... 5... e eens cece eens eee cee 2.40

Golden Dawn—A beautiful new variety, similar in size and shape to the
Bull Nose, but altogether different in color, being a beautiful golden

) yellow. It is of a very superior flavor. Pkt.. 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 144 lb.,

DNCUS Scape bo erevarceee tet eaeictelsTolasete sects stern cccte aishctcie tied slate eh oie ole iiors ies ecieisl ale. sieinieie's 2.40

|| Chili Red—Largely used in the manufacture of pepper-sauce; very pro-
lific. Pkt., 5 cts.; 02z., 25 cts.; 144 Ib., 75 cts.; 1 Ib... se eee ee eee 2.40

PARSNIPS.

German, Pastinake. Frepvch, Panais.

Sow in spring as early as the weather will admit,
in drills fifteen inches apart and half an inch deep.
When well up, thin out to 5 or 6 inches apart. Un-

ike Carrots, they are improved by frost, andit is

usual to take a quantity in the full for winter use,
leaving the rest in the ground until spring, to be dug
up as required. f

Tf by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards postage
must be added at the rate of 8 cents per lb.

1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 4, to 6 lbs. per acre in drills.
Long Smooth, or Hollow Crown—The fay-

orite variety and best for general use, Pkt.,
5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 Ib., 20 cts.: 1lb......... -50

Student—Not so generally used as the preced-
ing, but by many highly esteemed. Pkt.,
5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 20 ets.; 1 lb......... -50

Guernsey — (Improved Half Long) — An jm-
provement on the old Hollow Crown, form-
ing roots shorter and thicker than that
variety. Itisa large cropper, very smooth,
and the flesh is fine-grained and of excel-
jent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts., 14 Ib., 20 cts.; 1]b............. ong, dail)

PUMPKIN.!

German. Kuerbis.
French, Courge.

Principally cul-
tivated for agricul-
tural purposes,
They are usually
planted in fields of
Corn or Potatoes.
Sow list of May in
hills 8 feet apart.

Tf by mail in quan-
tities of 14 lb. and
upwards, postage
must be added at
the rate of 8 cents
per lb.

1 02. to 40 hills: 3 to 4. lbs. per acre,

Jonathan—One of the finest cooking varieties; a good keeper; very pro-

lific. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; 1b 20... ccc. cece cco coecce 18
Large Cheese—The best variety for cooking purposes, Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,

UD) OWS VA Moby AD Cusb8 LM scogonsddn'ncns pone GoCAN A Bonen s Gabon GAGs bocboeon 45,
Sugar—A fine-grained variety, smaller than the Field, but very prolific.

Pkt. dicts.;07z., 10ets.; V4 lb., 20'ets.; 1 Mone. cc -b ccs coccceccacc Gncane 45.

Negro, or Nantucket—An old but very prolific sort; the shell is
dark green with black warts, and very hard. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.;
WAM don 74) Oust: 1 tlds cagooGedonoudoGaudooso Goo on Hood ddan eoouuesAbncodnotace 70
Mammoth Tours—An imported variety. Grows to an immense size.

Pty oO CtSs;10Z., 1Oietsi 270 bs 20:Ctsi I lbw .euctineeciccesccaleceecsestas | 66m
Jumbo—The largest of all Pumpkins, often weighing 200 pounds. Pkt.,
10 cts.; 02., 25 cts.; 144 Ib., 60 cts.; 1]b...... Sond COCA UME HSE nO Ae HOMO TREN 1.56:

» Connecticut Field—Very productive; large grown for feeding stock.

Oz., 5 cts.; 44 Ib. 15 ets.; Llb.... «0.2.0.0 deacon dodussanpeauaddous sovsae AO

SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT.

German, Bocksbart. French, Salsifis.

7ZGrows best in light, well-enriched ''soil, which.

previous to sowing the seed, should pe dug up
to a depth of 18 inches. Sow early in spring, in
drills 15 inches apart and 11% inches deep, and
when the plants are strong enough, thin out to
6 inches apart.

Tf by mail in quantities of 1% lb. and upwards,
postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per Ib.

1 oz, to 70 feet of drill.

Large White—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 4
Ib., 80 cts.; 1 Ib..,.-.2...-- Bivieicrsioerielone .90
Mammoth Sandwich Island—A new and
large growing variety, of great value
to the market gardener. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.
15 cts.; 44 1b., 40 cts.; 1 1b..........0066- , 1.80

SCORZONERA, OR BLACK
OYSTER PLANT.

Requires the same treatment
© as Salsify, which it nearly
resembles. Sow in drills 18
inches apart and thin out
to 9 inches between jithe

plants. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z,, 15
cts.; 44 Ib.,.40 ets.; 1 1b....1.20
SEA=-KALE.

German, Seekohl,?Meerkohl,
{French, Crambe Maritime.

SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT.

SCORZONERA,
OR BLACK
OYSTER PLANT.

Grown for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as Ag«
paragus, By planting the roots closely in a warm
Sori cellar, a supply may be had all winter. Sow in
drills 2 feet apart, thin out to six inches, and the following spring
plant in hills 3 feet apart. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 80 cts.; 14 1b., $1.00; 1 Tb., 3.09

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POTATO.

German, Kartoffel. French, Pomme de Terre.

The Potato may be grown with varying success on soils of al] kinds, but the soil best
But little manure is required if the soil is good.

suited to it is sandy loam.
10 bushels cut tubers to the acre.
The Potatoes we offer are specially raised for us for seed purposes.
Potatoes f. 0. b. cars, no extra charge being made for barrels.

at purchaser’s risk.

Prices of all Potatoes subject to variation.

Cream City—Compared with many excellent Potatoes grown alongside of the
Cream City, it has yielded almost double the quantity of tubers, and not only
did it produce more, but the Potatoes were all of a very superior quality, and not
in any case did it show a disposition to decay or blemish, so prevalent among

oy

PRG ESA

CREAM CIT

Potatoes in many parts of the country, It is the best early Potato we
haye eyer seen. In habit of growth and general appearance it resem-
bles the Early Ohio, with this decided difference, however, that while
the shape is almost identical with that very popular variety, the flesh
is pure white. The tubers grow to a large size, but are always sound
and solid, showing no disposition whatever to become hollow. They
are matured very early, and areof excellent quality, and cook remark-
ably quick, and are invariably most delightfully dry and flaky, very
much like that old favorite, Snowflake. And not the least of its many
good qualities is its remarkable productiveness. As a keeper it 7s wnsur-
passed, Peck, 65 cts.; bushel, $1:75; bbl.......
Early Ohio—One of the best early sorts. Peck, 50 cts; bushel, $1.50;

see eeeee

The Signal—An early Potato, similar in shape to the Beauty of Hebron.

It is a large yielder, strong grower and a good cooker; color nearly*

white. Peck, 50 cts.; bushel, $1.50; bbl.

EARLY OHIO.

Beauty of Hebron—One of the best early varieties, of
vigorous growth and very productive. The tubers are
similar in shape to the Early Rose, and of the finest
quality. Peck, 50 cts.; bushel, $1.50; bbl

The Koshkonong—A medium early Potato, producing a
heavy crop of large tubers, which resemble the Snow-
flake in appearance, It is an excellent cooker; color
almost white. Peck, 50 cts.; bushel, $1.50; bbl......... 4.00

ey
4.00

We deliver ail -
All Potatoes are shipped

BEAUTY OF HEBRON.
The Milwaukee,

An excellent New Early Potato, resembling Crown
Jewell in appearance, but of larger size and very much
superior in quality. It isa strong grower with very strong
tops, and comes into use fully as early as Early
Sunrise, yielding however a much larger crop than
that variety, and has the further merit of being a first-
class keeper, and may be depended upon to remain in goeg
condition without sprouting until very late in the season.
If grown in rich black loam it will produce a
very heavy crop of handsome large tubers of very
fine quality.
sseces 4.00]

KOSHKONONG,

Ohio Junior—Resembles the parent, Early Ohio, but rounder and a
larger yielder; quality excellent and a good keeper. Peck, 50 cts.;
bushel, $1.50; bbl -- 4.0€

Sees
Capes

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RADISHES. .

German, Rettig, Radischen. French Radis, Rave, Petite Rave.
Radishes do best in a light, sandy soil.

may be sown in a hot bed for an early supply.

If by mail in quantities of V4 lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate

af 8 cts. per lb.
_ 102. to 100 feet of drill; 8 to 10 lbs. per acre in drili.

Japanese Long White—A
new summer variety of excel-
lent quality. It resembles the
Strasburg in many respects,
growing about the same size,
snow-white and smooth. The
flesh is remarkably crisp and
tender, and of the most deli-
cious flayor, Comes into use
early in the season, and is
equally as good for a late crop.

Its beautiful appearance,
combined with the many other
fine qualities -it possesses,
make it invaluable. Pkt., 5
cts.; oz. 15 ets.; 4 1b. 35 cts.;
11b Relteiieickeieiee lati ----$1 00

Non Plus Ultra—The earliest
of all forcing Radishes, coming
into use within three weeks
after sowing. The roots are
round, color bright scarlet,
flesh tender and very delicate,
leaves very small. Pkt., 5cts.;
oz., 10 cts; % Ib., 25 cts.;
1lb daa

farliest Scarlet Globe—A
new forcing sort of the finest

quality. Color brilliant red, small-leaved, flesh finest white, tender and
crisp. Pkt 5
ets.; oz., 10
cets.; 14 1b.,25

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JAPANESE LONG WHITE,

Earliest
Carmine
Forcing —
Anexcellent
forcing vari-
ety, short-
leaved, deep
scarlet, olive
shaped, very
tender. Pkt.,
5 cts.; oz., 10
ets.; 4% lb.,

Scarlet Tur-
nip — The
standard va-
riety for
market. Pkt.
5 ets.: 0z., 10
cts.; 44 lb.,

Dark Red
—A favorite
market va-
riety; good
for forcing.

CHARTIER.

l Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; Y% Ib., 20 cts.; 1b .....-e cesses eeee Pata EN
| White Tipped Scarlet Turnip—An early variety of medium size and

STRASBURG. WOOD’S FRAME.

very handsome appearance. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts., 441b.; 20 cts.;11b..

| White!Summer Turnip—Excellent forsummer use; mild. Pkt., 5 cts.;
Zs; 1OLCtSt Zab 20K CUSss MOLD cteslelateiela)ole elicle’ «1c o1eieie

Yellow Summer Turnip—A large-sized sort; excellent to stand the
heat and drought of summer. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.. 44 lb., 20cts.; 1 Ib.,

For a successive supply, sow from
the middle of March until September, at intervals of twoor three weeks. They

ets.; 1 lb... .65

25 cts.; 1 1b..65

20 ets.; 1 Ib. ,45
Early Round

EARLIEST SCARLET GLOBE.

Felton’s Model White Box—An improvement on the Philadelphia
White Box Radish. This new variety possesses all the good qualities of
Philadelphia White Box and has the further merit of being earlier,
rounder in shape, handsomer in appearance and has finer and shorter
leayes, thereby enabling the grower to raise at least one-third more Rad-
ishes in the same space. Pkt. 5 cts.; 0z., 15 ets.; 14 1b., 55 ets.; 1 1b

Gray Summer Turnip—A good summer variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10
CtiSs ZO bau CONC bSsswlel bp iayslsiernvetetieielelsice eistoterstkertbencireletecteteisiersteketelerctslels sielsheisvele

Golden Globe—Of particular fine flavor, very early, and well adapted
for either forcing or open ground culture. Pkt.,5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.; 4 Ib.,

QOCtS 3 MUM bie -leielecsorees Gon dba 9000 DNda0G00 G00b Oban canedu G00 cod onUO D9a0I00000
White Olive-Shaped—A valuable forcing variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10
Cts ZG bs 2O0KCUSs Ml WD Yelasielelelaleleloleiainitiaielateisicwsicherielsvelsjetsieelsiskedsislelalsrsle/e1 oododade6

French Breakfast—Of quick growth; very
mild and tender. Pkt.,5cts.; 0z.,10cts.; %
DD R20) CtSi sale bP eleretereutere gopindooss gogo gobdosKodKS

Gray Olive-Shaped—A good variety for sum-
mer. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 1lb..........

Wood’s Early Frame—Good for forcing.
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,10 cts.;14 1b., 20 cts.; 1 Ib.......

Long Scarlet Short Top—A favorite variety
for private gardens. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;
14 Vb., 20 Cts.; LID... eres eens eee eee cree eens

Beckert’s Chartier—An attractive and dis-
tinct long variety. Grows toa large size, and
very tender. Color at the top bright crimson,
shading to pink at the middle, and running to
pure white at the tip. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;
¥Y% Ib., 20 cts.; 1Ib........ ceed eran Ral! abe setettiatatel spetetetstele|alslefaietels adaboaa

Scarlet Olive-Shaped — Oblong; flesh
rose-colored; good forsummer. Pkt.,5 cts.;

seco

FRENCH BREAKFAST.

0z., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb ............-- 45
Strasburg, or Hospital—A popular half-
long variety, of fine flavor. Matures quick-
ly and is agood keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
HOLCtST ZU Dep 2OlCUS si Dierctelsleysteleieleled beletelelellaleve 55
Long Black Spanish—One of the best for
for winter use. Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14
MPA OTC USHA] Dicteeyevejetetorefelatctstonetetelcielelereteketetsle/ fer 50
Round Black Spanish—Pkt., 5cts.; 0z.,
NOKCtSA lV e2OlCtSaleliDlacspeleteisiersitre sts Be 5)
Gray Long Winter—A fine winter variety;
grows somewhat larger than the Black
Spanish; good keeper, Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z., 1 SCARLET OLIVE.
CLSS ZA pn Ol CUS; Wl bitjatoteieioieloleieieiiicteleleieleiohesicioket ier: mole sisistticicnetets daadboono bacco

Rose China Winter—Bright rose color; flesh firm; excellent for winter

use. Pkt.. 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts; 1 Ib... 2... 00 eeeee bad DOC es EHOOUCE:

California Mammoth—A very large white winter Radish of excellent

quality. -Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ¥ Ib., 25 Cts.5 1 Ib.cccccc: coccccscccssecce
Write for special prices for large quantities.

50

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45

65

60

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RHUBARB.
German, Rhabarber. French, Rhubarbe.

Sow in April, in drills 1 foot apart, thinning out to
about the same distance apart in the rows when a few
inehes high. Transplant into deep, rich soil in fall
or the following spring, about 3 feet apart each
way. If propagated by dividing the roots, it may be
done either in fall or spring

If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, postage
must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb.
Linnzus—FEarly, large and tender. Pkt., 5cts.;

oz., 15 cts.; 4 Ib., 40 cts.; LIb.. 2.20... s ee
WVictoria—Very large; later than Linneus.
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 Ib., 40 cts.; 1 lb... 1.25
Rhubarb Roots—10 cts. each; per dOzZeN........ se cece cess weer ees ce eees

SPINACH.

German, Spinat. French, Epinard.

This is one of the most important of our market garden crops, and one
that requires very little care. For summer use sow at intervals of 2 or 3
weeks from April to August, and for winter crop sow in September, covering
it, in exposed places, with straw, to protect it from the severe frost. Spinach
succeeds best in a rich soil.

Tf by mail in quantities of 1% lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate
of 8 ets. per Ib.

1 oz. to 75 feet of drill. 10 lbs. to the acre in drills.

Special prices for large quantities.

Round Leaf-—The main market sort; equally good for spring or fall

sowing. OZ orctsr Aol be MO Cts) 3 Ube iocisa: cee cee Seleveleintclevetetaetelatae 25
Round Thick-Leaved—Similar to the Round Leaf, but thicker leaved;
very, tender: 4OZ. 7oxcts: 2 4clb.1oicts:;, Valerie sioe. s lereiacciiil cle cventelete 25

Long Standing—(Late Seeding.)—Especially desirable from the fact that
it is much later in going to seed than the older varieties. Oz., 5 cts.;
BALD S115: CLS: s pole Dee mieteteinoddartscietaio)claveralelsialo(s/oleinistivare siscstessis inl slave auateialeveuls abate 25
Carter’s Market Favorite—An improvement on the older sorts, like
Long Standing, remaining in full condition for use after other va-

rieties have run to seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 ets.; 4 Ib., 15 ets,; 1lb.. 25)

Round Leaf Viroflay—A variety with large, thick leaves. Oz., 5cts.;
SAUDI SY Cts! Plo Deerestetevetsers ale ete tarcis aloterscsloietslciusace oracles cleretsiavete cline!areroevetvonaate 25

Bloomsdale Savoy Leaved—The leaves are wrinkled, resembling
those of the Savoy Cabbage. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z, 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 15 ets,;
MLD o yotaroscieisiosotsternetlaraeieeevtetewetehaialesose eieselisisjeleve, “e visists eistepas}ile slo) cclsm ie nicteferesroreicinte 25

Priekly—Stands the winter well,
but gives less bulk than the
Oz., 5 cts.; &%
lps OKC tSs:selel Detter sieteet tetelete
New Zealand—this plant
grows very large and luxu-
riant in warm, rich soil, It
will endure severe drought,
which is its greatest advan-

Round Leaf.

tage, and pro-
duces a large
quantity of
leaves fduring
summer. The
plants should
stand two or
three feet
apart. Pkt.,
5 cts.; 0z., 10

SORREL.

Broad - Leaved—
Used for salads.
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
15 cts.; ¥ lb. 40
Cts35 Llp straints

SUNFLOWER,

Helianthus.

Grown specially for
its seed, which is good
| poultry feed. The leaves
are also used for forage.

If by mail in quanti-
ties of % lb. and upwards,

postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per Ib.

Large Russian—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,10;ets.; ¥ Ib., 15 cts.; _ 1b. 25 cts.; 10 Ibs, 1.50

See Flower Seed List for Garden Varieties.

ASE.

| Giant Summer Crook Neck—This variety matures fully as early as

German, Kuchen-Kiirbis. French, Courge.
Sow in hills in well prepared ground, mixing two or, three shovels of well.
rotted manure in each hill. Light soils are best suited to their growth. Plant

six to’eight seeds in each

or four after they have
made partial growth.
Plant bush varieties from

each way, and the Trail-
ing sorts six to eight feet.

Tf by mail in quantities
of 4% lb. and upwards, post-
age must be added at the
rate of 8 cts. per Ib.

Early Squash, 1 oz. to
50 hills, 5 to 6 lbs. to the acre.

Marrow Squash, 1 02. to
20 hills, 3 to 4 lbs. to the acre.

SUMMER
SQUASHES.

Golden Custard Bush

—A very productive
Quality excellent.

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GIANT SUMMER CROOK NECK.

early scalloped sort. Color rich golden yellow.
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 ets.;

three to four feet apart |

hill and thin out to three |

Bush Summer

White Bush Scal-

| Egg Plant Squash

the common Crook Neck, while the Squashes grow to a much larger
size, usually measuring from! 18 to 24 inches in length, and is of the
finest quality, Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,£10 cts.; Ib., 25 cts.; 1]b.............. -85

ve

Crook Neck —
An early and pro-
ductive sort, and
of good quality;
fruit orange-yel-
low, covered with
warty excrescen-
ces.) Pkt. 75! cts:;
oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib.,
QOICTSH lel biectcicios 50

loped—An early
variety, excellent
for shipping. Pkt.
5 ets.; oz., 10 cts.;
VY Ib., 20cts.;11b., .50

—A very early
Bush variety, re-
sembling the Egg
Plant in shape
and flavor when
cooked. The fleshis white.

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 23

Fall and Winter Squashes.

Hubbard—A fa-
vorite and late
sort and more

largely grown

| than any other;

of large size; flesh

fine-grained, dry

and of excellent

flavor. Pkt., 5

cts.; 0z.,10 cts.;

|, 141b.,25cts.;11b.,65

Sibley—A_splen-
did variety, ri-
pening at the

| same time as the

Hubbard; out -

| side shell pale

green; flesh

|) bright orange.

Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,

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Essex Hybrid—An early and rapid growing variety, with thick rich-col-
ored solid flesh of the richest flavor; it is also one of the best keepers.

HUBBARD,

—

BAY STATE,

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Fordhook—One of the earliest Winter Squashes, a good yielder and an | Marblehead—A yery fine late variety, resembling the Hubbard, only
excellent keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 80 cts.;11b...... Sn $1.00 that the flesh is a little lighter than that variety. It is a fine yielder and
Valparaiso—A large grower of fine quality and very productive. Pkt., splendid keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 ets.; 14 lb., 25. ets.; L]b...........20. 65
5) Clie Oop 30) Crisn8 Wp o)s5 75) CuSER al lle) 665 cago daddcn couplopooladdudobads caoD obod 65 | Winter Crook Neck—A good fall variety; flesh close-grained and sweet.
Early Prolific Marrow—A yaluable sort, growing to a good size. Al- Plant nine feet apart. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 Ib., 25 ets.; lb........... 65

though it begins to ripen early, it continues to bear until killed by
frost. Itisa strong grower and very prolific; the rind is a deep cream,
slightly ribbed; flesh white, turning to light cream as it ripens; of excel-
lent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; Llb...................
Bay State—This new sort is a valuable acquisition. It is more pro-
lifle than the Hubbard, is larger on the average, and is by far much
thicker fleshed. The quality is as much finer than the Hubbard as the

Cocoanut—A very prolitic variety of fine quality; flesh fine-grained and
SOGICG IES top 1) OUSbR OA WN Gishs Aon 5) CuSLS IL Wada sadedeode coos dono ob0Gse
White Pineapple—A new turban-shaped variety, ripening about the
same time as Perfect Gem, but can be used earlier in the season, being of
excellent quality when quite young. It is a strong grower and yery
prolific. The flesh is creamy white and of fine quality. bkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
WO: CusbR A Woy PA CUES AL Mio) Sb AbGa cesdoooy /soo00ne) Soden | 9960.08 1000 0000 aac
Butman—A yariety in size and productiveness resembling the Hubbard.

flesh fine-grained, le -colored, d of excellent flavor. Pkt.,5 cts.;
Hubbard is superior to the old Marrow. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 25 : oe Sa aE aR NTO al ise is

Ov MO) CUBE Alas Oh Guppy, Sona bogodouded sooeoouds Goouedes coba Bouede 65
GIES 5 ND) cass coggonoosaodledodes poUBcodoob Oo DOdd Has ooOO Goo baDadobobeaae” soobe 65 | Mammoth Chili—Grows to a very large size, often weighing over 200 lbs.

. ’ Penns ; . 4 Sn ey Yavin sh 12) ins BY CUR OYA ALGER MAM OS GLO OusHe aL Io) ua cdaucbosanauwcoo bb oobodobade $1.00
LURE OF oS § cop pcx cent fa ane! x ESE verge HO A | Vegetable Marrow—A variety used extensively in England. The fruit
orange-colored, fine-grained and of good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; is oblong, witha greenish-yellow; flesh white, soft and of excellent

AMD YpZD1C LSE PL OLD ae ler taele\ steve slelercin vielslersisicoteicieieiaisieiseisrcleielelae Pots are atelabclsislenierel sper 60); flavor) Yet; 5) cts.;\0z:, 15/cts:;Zolb:, 40ctss; Wilby sey ee nee cece ae 1.50

PERFECT GEM.

Perfect Gem—A remarkable variety, inas-
much asitis equally desirable either asa

{ summer or winter Squash, and possessing

the best features of both classes. It is

a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;

LM aon VAY) ClISBP 11) 9)4 38 ao pe O BOSE at ee Cos BnnES 55

Boston Marrow—A valuable variety, com-

ing in about ten days later than the Bush

sorts; a good keeper and of fine flavor.
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; 1 1b.. 50

MAMMOTH CHILI SQUASH. ae

24

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

TOMATO.

German, Liebesapfel. French, Tomato.

Sow the seed in a hot-bed first week in March, in drills half an inch deep.
When the plants are about 2 inches high transplant into another hot-bed or
into small pots, one plant in each pot; in that way the plants are strengthened
and branch out better. Set the plants out about the first of June, about 3 feet
apart, for early crop, mixing a shovelful of well-rotted manure in each hill.
For late crops, or where the soilis heavy, plant 4 feetapart. Water freely when
transplanting, and protect from the sun for a few days until the plants are
fairly started. A few plants may be raised by sowing seed in a pot or a box in
the house.

If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and wpwards, postage must be added at the rate
of § cts. per Ib. 1 02. to 1,500 plants ; 14 lb. for transplanting on an acre.

New Stone Tomato—The new Stone Tomato ripens for main crop; is very
large and of bright scarlet color, very smooth, with occasionally a spec-
imen yery slightly octagon-shaped, ripening evenly to the stem with-
out a crack; exceedingly solid and firm fleshed; not subject to rot.
tol GtSOZs So :CUSs 4 LD> D1 OO nl ld sretavesetie ths e\sjo{oreislofejalaisiaiciolateleietelsl=

The Lorillard—The shape is round, smooth and clean cut, and the color is
a beautiful yermillion scarlet. It is very prolific, and bears fruit of a
good size; very solid and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.;

Wa os 7) CHR ab Ie aaGho op depadedobanmondcoss ogoo cocuaesaodnésopoboocaGES 2.50

Dwarf Champion—Differs from any other in its style of growth, being
dwarf and more compact. It is very early and remarkably productive.

As much as half a bushel of fruit has been picked from one plant at a

1ime. The fruit is a purplish pink color, round and smooth; flesh solid

andof fine quality. Pkt., 5cts.; 02., 25 cts.; 44 1b. 75 cts.;

The Shah—A new golden-yellow variety of large size, and very product-
ive; flesh solid. Pkt, 10 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; 14 lb., $1.00; Llb............. 3.50

Livingston’s Favorite—Ripens evenly and as early as any good variety,
holding its size to the end of the season; very prolific, good flavor, few
seeds, flesh solid. Pkt., 5 ets., oz., 20 ets.; 44 1b., 60 cts.; 1lb....-

Mayflower—One of the earliest ; large, round and smooth; color brilliant
red; a good yielder, ripens evenly and is an excellent keeper. Pkt, 5
BICTSRHO ZERO GUSte nul Ds sngO\CUSas Lil Divamtciniaterstoiletetevel stetetarsiersisvetaistatele stararsievete eta 2.00

Farly Ruby—The introducer of this variety claims that itis by far the
earliest of all the large-sized Tomatoes now grown, and that it is likely
to supercede all early sorts. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 35 cts. ; 44 lb., $1.00; 11]b., 3.50

Acme—Thisis one of the earliest and handsomest varieties yet introduced,
The fruit is of a medium size, perfectly smooth and regular in shape,
very solid anda great bearer; color dark-red with purplish tint. Pkt.,
BXCts se nOZr2OKCES ss OM AIL Ds sh OONCUSSs LOD acrejnieiovcielaielsveletcreieisinicistoheteteiet rete ceteietere

Livingston’s Perfection—Larger in size than the Acme; color blood
red; it is one of the first to ripen; almost round in shape, perfectly
smooth and yery solid; of the best quality ; enormously productive.

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Trophy, Extra Selected—When well grown is one of the best Tomatoes
in cultivation. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts, ; 44 lb., 65 cts.; 1 lb........... 2.00

Optimus—An early smooth variety of bright-red color ; ripens evenly and
is very uniform in shape and size; flesh solid and of good flavor. Pkt.,
5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. ; 4 Ib., 75 cts. ;

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| i i)

LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY.

Livingston’s Beauty—A very fine variety of large size; grows in elus-
tersof four or five; color glossy crimson with a purplish tinge. Very
| solid with a toughskin, making it a desirable market variety. Pkt.,5
| cts.,; 0Z., 20 cts.; YUb.,60 cts.; LID «oc. eee ee cece es cere see cceeccen $1.85
| The Cardinal—Bright red, of fine quality, round and solid. Pkt., 5
Cts: 5) 0225.25 .ctsiy XY Abs GD Ctses) WD ey Aeje aye cioicieieleleisieisleselslolsislolelofoie(nietstets ooo ZHI)

Golden Trophy—In form and size like the well-known Trophy, but in
color a beautiful yellow, sometimes streaked with red. Pkt., 5 cts. ;
| 0z., 20 cts.; ¥ Ib., 75 ets.; 1 1b

The Mikado—(Turner’s Hybrid)—A variety ofvery large size and superior
| quality. Color purplish-red; perfectly solid, produced in immense

clusters. It is one of the most desirable market varieties. Pkt., 5 ets. ;
O25, 2ictss) MoI Gd Cts) Dies aterateteletstenicte sielsietelneleleletaievelatelatetctel=felelvieteterata 2.00

HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

25

PEACH TOMATO.
| Peach—A distinct sort resembling a Peach in size and shape, and the

color is a deep rose, blended with amber and covered with that delicate
bloom peculiar to the Peach. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts., 1 lb., $2.25

|

Yellow Peach Tomato—This is the exact counterpart of the older sort,
except in color, which is a deep lemon-yellow It has the same soft,
leathery skin, which is such a distinguishing feature of the Peach ya-
riety, and is equally desirable for cooking purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25
CUS S SA NWohs TCS I Ill) 56.56 gobo scones cdsoddnooOddoAsobadadacdbd ends ney

Panderosa—Grows to an enormous size, smooth, dark crimson eolkor,
very solid and fine flavor, Pkt.,10cts.; oz

General Grant—A good variety; fruit large and of good quality, and
ripeus rapidly. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.; 11b

Paragon—Similar to the Acme in all respects, except that the paragon is
of a bright glossy crimson, entirely free from the purplish tinge. Pkt.,
6) CEH OAs 945) Cuba Aloe Gis) USER TOBA Ge Udo nadsdubabsbo osaboosoneDUcanodS

Hubbard Curled Leaf—The fruit, which grows in clusters, is of a
rich, dark red color, and small to medium in size. The plant is dwarf
and can be set closer than most varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; 07., 20 cts.; 34 Ib.,

$2.25

1.85

1.75

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Canada Victor—One of the earliest; of medium size. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20
GlSo8 24 Moss GO Cuche alls) ocodoso0cdb Gono dopeddade0 oe Lode nonpctno dono MoooDdoDa, 1,00
Yellow Plum—A small variety, used principally for pickling. Pkt., 5
GUSH OZ 20CUSs yal Dae OKC USes LL is) sictaiatal ep alndina oy tate creera etetelsctestetecermensteleteameatetete 2h
Red Cherry—A small Cherry-shaped variety used for pickling, Pkt., 5
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STRAWBERRY, OR WINTER
CHERRY.

Small, yellow sweet fruits, considered by many
very fine for preserves. The plant is as easily
grown as a Tomato, and is immensely pro-
ductive. The fruit is enclosed in a husk, as
is shown in the illustration, and may be
kept within these husks in excellent condi-
tionpall) Winters y PKG ireicisielcielericieler sielasicieyeieiai= 5

TOBACCO SEED.

Connecticut Seed Leaf—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts., 44 lb., 75 ets.; 1 1lb.....2
Havana—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; ¥ Ib., 75 cts.; 1] We... cece cece eee eee eee

Sumatra—Pkt., 10cts., 4% lb., $1.50; 1 Ib .............085 BASHA adc anGEOn aon 5.

TURNIP.

German, Steckruebe.

Light, well-manured soil is best suited for Turnips.
rows. For a succession, sow at intervals until the end of August.
and storing in a cool, dry shed or cellar, and covering with dry sand.

If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per 1b.

Extra Early Milan—This yariety comes into use about the same time
as the Purpie Top Munich, but unlike that sort it retains its sweetness
and good eating qualities until latein the season. It is strap-leaved, flat
in shape, with a purple top; flesh white and of excellent quality. Pkt.,

8) GUESS OXon, I) Gushs YA. Mlo}.5 3} CURLS TL) gaa goosoe pooouo bus duonacaD Hocobodeodlo 65 |
g

Extra Early Purple Top
Munich—The chief value
of this new variety con-
sists in its earliness. It
is a very handsome Tur-

Wy

nip, with purplish red
top, flesh as white as
snow. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10

cts.;144 1lb., 15 cts.; 1]b.... 40
Red Top Strap Leaf
—A rapid grower; the
most popular variety for
early use, either for the
table or stock. Pkt., 5
cts.; 0Z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 15

PURPLE-TOP MUNICH.

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Early White Strap Leaf—Difference from the preceding only in color.
kta OLCUSs NOZalOlctsss woolbatoretsside Ypres. aces tcemcdeeeusset. clomless 385
Early Flat Dutch—One of the best varieties for spring sowing. Pkt., 5
CisT LOZ pO Cts al os uloxetse ala bieenicenecnee nee {COO DOO DORE DA DOO ORAS 35
Early Snowball—Rapid grower; flesh sweet and tender, Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
WO Gush8 34 Uden AD Clg ee Th Md Lae Sashes COO ao Were eae ERIE een UL eM rain 50
Jersey Navet—Harly, sweet and tender; of superior quality. Pkt., 5 cts.;
Oop UO) CUES, Madea! TG) CELE Sb Tye on Goa sco ob DB OCR at ae Goes BOC e eeu SEP 40

Purple-Top White Globe—A handsome-looking bulb, and is rapidly
taking the lead of all other varieties of early Turnips for market garden
purposes PkG; 5 Cts.;02., 10 cts.; bi, 20 cts.: Lbs... . 2h. c cess eee ce 40

White Stone—Similar to the Yellow Stone, only that the flesh is white.

It is one of the very best summer sorts for table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10
CUSKG 20 lll) AD) GIGRS oh NO pee sAdeS Coane tC OS AOE ETE OR AAEM trie Tae Ra iran 50

White Egg—An entirely distinct variety. It belongs to the class of
quick growing fall Turnips. Its shape is nearly oval, as its name would
indicate; flesh very firm and fine grained; thin and perfectly smooth skin;
and both flesh and skin are of snowy whiteness. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.;
Doe WHOIS 1 Woes noah soe pedoseaae Hate eee Saree attatatala Le atare ee leae eta sine 40

French, Navet.

1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 2 lbs. to the acre in drills,

| Yellow Stone
| —Medium size,
| firm; excellent
flavor and good
keeper; one of
the best yellow-
flesh varieties
for table use; it
is equally good
| for stock. Pkt.,
| 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts. ;
% lb., 20 ets.; 1
BG aon ea ae 50
Yellow Globe
| —One of the best
varieties for gen-
eral crop; keeps
well until latein
| the spring;grows
| to a large size,
| and _ excellent
| both for stock
and table use.
Pkt., 5

ets.;
Pomerania
White Globe—
One of the most
productive; in
rich soil the
root will fre-
quently grow to
12 pounds in
weight; globe-

| shaped; skin
white and
smooth. Pkt., 5

cts.; 0Z., 10 cts.;
¥ Ib., 15 cts.; 1
Ib 4

Ss Lies jeties in April, in drills about 15 inches apart, and thin out to 6 to 9 inehes in the
owe oni aay be preeeuved until spring by cutting off the tops about 1 inch from the bulb

40

26

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

GR INGE? © OM Gas sees

Golden Ball (Robertson’s)—A rapid grower; globe-shaped and ofa
beautiful bright yellow color, and a good keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10

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Yellow Aberdeen—Very hardy and productive; very firm; good keeper;

color pale yellow and closely resembles the Rutabagas; good either for

table or stock. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.; 44 Ib., 15 cts.; 1 Ib.............. 40
Teltow, or Small Berlin—A small spindle-shaped sort, used for flavor-

ing soups. _Pkt.,.5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; & Ib., 20) cts.;1 Ib............- 2.6: 60
Seven Top—The tops are used for greens. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 Ib.,

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RUTABAGA—Swedish or Russian Turnip.
In some parts of the country grown extensively as a farm crop. The roots

may be preserved in pit or cellar during the winter, and are excellent for table
Sow from the 10th of June to the middle of July, in drills two feet apart,

use.
and thin out to eight inches.

Currie’s Improved Purple Top—A most excellent sort for either table
or stock; yields heavily without tendency to long neck. Pkt., 6 cts.;
0z., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 15 cts.;

Skirving’s Purple Top—A good variety for table or stock; grows toa
large size; flesh firm, solid and sweet, and a good keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.;
OLA OIC! al Deel oiCtss tile Dix. leteysretosisteos sisereameye sje ;

Lang’s Improved—An early variety; bulb handsome and of fine quality.
Pkt., 5cts., 0z., 10 cts.; 44 Ib.,15 cts.; 1 Ib

Imperial (Purple Top)—Very hardy and productive; flesh yellow, solid,
sweet and fine flavored; equally good for stock or table use. Pkt., 5
cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 15 ets.; 1 1b

Shamrock—A yery fine purple top variety bulb; large and handsome,
with small top and few leaves; a good keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;
V4 Ib., 15 cts.; 1 lb

Large White, or Sweet German—An excellent variety; flesh white,
tirm and solid; grows to a large size and has avery rich flavor. Pkt.,
& CHES Gea, 1) CREB Allene mGy(ecps a bulls) CuaGdooquocasncooned saaodabDoue SaodGe
For large quantities, write for special prices.

SWEET, POT AND MEDICINAL
HERBS.

No garden is complete without a few herbs for |
culinary or medicinal purposes. Harvest them care- |
fully on a dry day, before they come into full bloom. |

Anise (Pimpinella Anisum)—Cultivated princi-

pally for garnishing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts., wis ais. i
Ila Soictsral el Deemer e nc eore ero eaes $1.00| Hyssop tea. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., medicinal purposes; it is beneficial to poultry
i 56 0 Seto 710; CLS=5 lul Dexeouietesleisieieise eretinicne ciel nerientoceine cris 9,59; &nd should be planted in poultry grounds.
cae anes Bata ee Lavender (Lavendula Spica) 2A popular aro: Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 ets.; 4 Ib., $1.00; 1-Ib......-. 3.00 |
ts DE se 5 ie Os 5 A 2H Mee: BAUS s® Ag matic herb. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz , 20 cts.; 44 lb., 60 VEGETABLE PLANTS.
OZ PZDACLSS EE ZGID Son CtSss elit] Dic ciaetisice wlelesoursisielels 3.00 PP: Fay sre aie te an TS a2 la og cok 2.00
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum Basilicum)—The leaves Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana)— Neen Oe Cabbage. Ss a
and tops of the shoots are used for soups, stews For seasoning, Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts ; 4 1h., GUDATS Bay : AREAS It Ueciaes 2055-6 Yoh 2 ally
and sauces. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts ; 4 lb., 60 60 CtSi5 50 Tbh tisioanetsrcscce heehee URE es 2.00 Currie B Hel Dse; DET: 100 Sons cea ae aaa ae
Gia 1 TS sescmoop Seneca aeS Sea ore Ene PERO AN RP eee = ie han vp 4 ieee Eurly Wakefield} per 100% =o: -inasementepeeiesiee 73
: ve: i x pium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum)—Pkt., 5 Henderson’s Summer, per 100...........-.---.-- .79
Bene (Sesamum Orientale)—Pkt., 5 cts ; 0z., 15 a CtS., OZ..... IRS OBO OCA AOS BEI OO0 S929 DONO SOB0 30) premium Flat Dutch, INDUS BrisS35 sons Sead Sone
Ciste 44] Des DORCtSs ell Diticepercersiefee cieieleunctejerecieverets 1.75, Pennyroyal (Mentha Puleguim)—A _ well- Fottler’s Brunswick, per 100............-2--2 se
Borage (Borage Officinalis)—Excellent for bees. known aromatic herb, also useful as a foliage | Currie’s Long Keeping, per 100
Pkt., 5 cts,; 0z., 15 ets.; 14 Ib., 50 cts,;11b...... 1,75 Plant... BKC si cgasaew cnn lecemen hoses -10| Red Pickling: persl00l eee eee eee eee
Caraway (Carum Carui)—Chiefly cultivated for Fee eee eee aie e fe SEE OE Sere YL er 100 eae 52) eA A iar
the seed, which is used in confectionery and $1.00: 1 DN ay eels a eee 3.00| Cauliflower.
medicine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ¥ Ib., 25 R “f rane esaamneaee Oa Sy ye aoe Sia) 2 ee) Selected Dwarf Erfurt, pers 00l i= pene cemeteries
Cisse De ecshcent omer ane eee accis tease eee 75 | Rue (Ruta inet era i een Snowball, per 100........ 2.22.2. sees eee ae
‘ : purposes; also given to fowls for the roup. | Ba [ee pent OD eae
Catnip (Nepeta Cataria)—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 40 Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; % Ib., 40 cts.;1]b...... 1.50! BED AN /ASCIENS IY 2a Uo ogoe2o e892 Goa 238g 2c:
Clasp Ain, CTLebR at Thee ascs Asok Bade aaosdeneobee 4.00| Saffron (Carthamus’ Tinctorius)— Pkt: 15 cts. Celery.
Coriander (Coriandrum Satiyum)—Seeds are 0Z., 15 cts.; Yilb:, 40 cts.; 1 Ib....-... 3. 22. -- 1.50 Golden Dwarf, per 100. ......-+2++-++ 212+ +++ eee
used by confectioners, Pkt.,5 cts.;0z., 10 cts.; Sage (Salvia Officinalis)—The leaves and tender Henderson’s Half Dwarf, per 100........-.......
LAM Deep DORCLS Sou) Bl D ciate telolatste ola)~'<\a vicleteie sinicielaieiaxiaietale 75 tops are used in stuffing and sauces. Pkt., | White Plume, per 100....--....++-0++++en eo at
Dill (Anethum Graveolens)—The leaves are 5.cts:; 02z., 1d5\cts.;, 4 1b-, 40) cts; Ib: acces 1.50| Celeriac, per 100......... +. esse ee eeee eens seen es
used in soups and sauces, and put along with | Savory, Summer (Satureia Hortensis)—Used Tomato Plants.
pickles. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb.; 25 cts.; | forseasoning. Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z.,15 cts.; % lb., | Of the leading sorts, seedlings, per 100 .........
TL iro nono DHOORODECOA SOOO COO EC SRE Sc aSatcbe T00)|/140\ctsss Ji pices octenss cacao eee ee 1.50) Strong transplanted plants, per doz... ,..... ....

-40

-40

40

-40

; Fennel (Anethum Fceniculum)—The leaves,
boiled, used in many fish sauces.
0z., 10 cts.; ¥ Ib., 25 ets.; 1 Ib

Horehound (Marrubium Vulgare)— Princi-
pally used for medicinal purposes.
cts., 02Z,, 30 cts., 44 Ib., $1.00; 1 1b

Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis)—The leafy tops
and flowers are gathered and dried for making

Pkt., 5 cts.;

Pkt., 5

| Tansy (Tanacetum Vulgare)—Pkt., 5 i
{| 30 cts., 4 1b., $1.00; 1 Ib 25.2 cece Ghose
1.00) Thyme, Broad Leaved (Thymus Vulgaris)—
| For seasoning, etc. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 4

} Sls, $12003; Ll birecisw selene mer- PER eceeeiet eee eee
3.00| Tarragon (Artemesia Dracunculus)—Used in
salads, soups, ete. Pkt: 259 cts:0z-.-creeeeeee

| Wormwood (Artemesia Absinthium)—Used for

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If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, add 8 cts. per Ib. and 15 cts. per quart extra.

Mangel Wurzel and
Sugar Beet.

Kinver Yellow Globe—A
favorite variety. Pkt.,5cts.;
oz., 10 cts.; ¥ lb., 15 cts.; 1

F Tb., 30 cts.; 10:]bs............$2 50

Currie’s Improved Mam-
moth Long Red Mangel
Wurzel—An exceptionally ,/ |
large growing variety and
of finest quality. Specimens
of this sort often weigh from
25 to 30 lbs. Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z.,

10 cts.; % Ib., 15 ets.; 1 Ib., 85
Oise 10) MoS35-655 cG00 coop dooOdbS 3.00

Norbiton’s Giant Long
Red Mangel Wurzel—A
favorite{Long Red variety.(_

_Pkt., 5 cts; 02., 10 cts.; ¥% \b..
15 ets.; 1 1b., 80 cts.;101bs...2.50

j

Elvethan Long Yellow
Mangel Wurzel—Similar
to the Long Red, color ex-
cepted; very desirable. Pkt.,

) 5 ets.; 0z., 10 ets.; 44 lb., 20
cts.; 1 1b., 85.cts.; 10 lbs......3.00
7 Carter’s Warden Prize

Yellow ‘Globe Mangel
Wiurzel—This variety is ad-
mirably adapted for shal-
low soil, although its roots
attain to a very great size,
weighing from 15 to 18
pounds. It is excellent in
quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10
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White Sugar Beet—The ya-
riety so extensively grown

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tion of A large
grower, excellent for feed-
ing stock. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z.,
10 cts.; 14 1b., 15 ets., 1 1b., 30
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sugar.

7 || Carter’s Sugar Cane Beet—A variety exceedingly rich in saccharine

matter. Highly prized. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 15 cts.; 1 lb,
Fl) SD) CUSsspL OMI Sites eine claleyaielsjelel+1-/elelole *)s\e w/eie)s)«/<i=injeininia(on Jnadasda0 on9gCdbOoKaeD0 3.00
fl | Lane’s Imperial Sugar Beet—A great improvement on the common
4 sugar beet, containing a very large percentage ofsugar. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z.,
1

10 cts., 14 1b., 15 cts., 1 lb., 30 cts.; 10 Ibs .... 2... cece cece cece eect eee es ce eeee 2.50
40 | Vilmorin’s Sugar Beet—A most excellent variety Pkt.,5cts.; oz., 10

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Long Red Mangel Wurzel—A popular
field variety, largely grown for feeding
stock. The roots are usually yery large
and of excellent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,

| (10 ets.; 144 lb., 15 ets.; 1 1b., 30 cts.; 10 lbs... 2.50

Golden Tankard—A good cropper, of fine
form and excellent flavor. Color, bright
yellow. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,10 cts; ¥ lb., 15

maCtss ull bss 35; cts 41 0) Ibs. 5 eee eeneeese S800

BEANS—Field Varieties.

Prolific Tree Bean—A most prolific varie-
ty for field culture, producing under ordi-
nary culture from 60 to 80 bushels to the
acre. Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck,
$100" bushels ees cee ee 3.50
White Marrowfat—Not especially good as
a String Bean, but very popular shelled,
green or dry. Pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 ets,;

SS SNS

GOLDEN TANKARD,

peck,! $1.00; bushel....... BOAO AadeB aEes od co00ObOG0" Gab00000. GO00000 ou noteeie 4. OOF
Canadian Wonder—A very prolific variety with large pods. Pint, 15
cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bushel............cceeceece os Darsfeieielec atonal 1.50
Large White Kidney—Largely used as a Shell Bean, and equally good
asaSnap Bean. Pint, 10 cts; quart, 20 cts.; peck, $1.00; bushel .......... 4.00
Burlingame Medium —Early, hardy and very productive. Pint, 15
ctsi quart, 25ctss speck; $1.00 sp1ISHel apeicreyetetetetercieveleveteleielaletelevelalerelersieteleieteleteistos 3.50

Boston Small Pea Bean—This variety is very early, hardy and very
prolific. The vine is a rank grower, with a profuse foliage, and the pods
grow mainly in clusters of four. One plantof this variety (not especially
selected) produced 123 pods, the pods averaging 6 Beans each. Pint, 15
Ctssaquart S0lctssspeCk ol so mDUSHelasaetesiacmetecisieietelreleieteieiickelterieiseleciete 4.50

White Wonder—A very early and prolific Bean; grows dwarfand bushy,
yielding a large crop of large pods well filled with Beans. Pint, 15 cts.;
quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel........ pebtetelensteetiatslate God0ds Gono nd asan boon BN

Snowflake—A wonderfully prolific variety. The Beans are of fair size
and good quality.
Beans subject to market fluctuation.
(See Garden Beans, pages 5 and6.)

f PEAS—Field Varieties.
Canadian White—Bushel. 2.2... ccic(iiee eects cele cielolewieicieicieeielaicialeieleiniclals = eae = 1.25-
Canadian Blue— 6G ABS OD Heo GOnS Coon BoD cond ob do.coooud coo onabncollatin
Seo) HESTON! Saab scsdeneadoos condo Gdab do oUoubOOn Gouncodacedgon bon occtons 1.85

* (Subject to market fluctuations.)
(See Garden Peas, pages 17 and 18.)

VETCHES.

Excellent feed for cattle and hogs. A very good substitute for corn and

Peas. Sow broadcast the same as Wheat. Forgreen fodder they are often
sown with oats, and are much relished by stock. Per lb., 10 cts.; bushel
(GOMES) Gab0 coud daaogaacds Doon SdUDDOOGNdbS Gono ceo dOO O00 fetes tee eee ees 0.88

LUPINE.

Besides being an excellent forage plant very much relished by cattle,
the Lupine is valuable for enriching poor, sandy soil, and is extensively
used for that purpose in Europe. Per lb., 15 cts.; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 100 lbs...8.06

KOHLRABI.
(For description see page 12.) a
Large White—1 Ib., $1.50; 5 IDS... 2... eee ce ee eee eee eee ee tee eee ees 7.08

Sow about 4 lbs. to the acre.

Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel .......5.08

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CORN.

If by mau add 16 cts. per quart for postage.

Wing of the Earlies.—The earliest Dent Corn grown.

This Corn originated with the originator of the Pride of the North, Corn and
is the earliest of all Dent Corn. The originator describes it as follows:

«“This is without doubt the earliest and finest Dent Corn in cultivation
—bright orange color. Short, leafy stocks, medium-sized ears, smallred cobs;
long, deep grains, very rich in oil and starch—the most prolific Corn extant.
This Corn is evidently adapted for planting in high latitudes, and will mature
a crop farther north than any other known variety, and for threshing there is
no other Corn that will compare with it, will shell easier, will make better

fodder, can be threshed earher than any other known variety. It ripens

earlier, dries out quicker, makes better fodder, stands the drought better |

and willjyield more No. 1
shelled Corn than any
other known variety.”
Quart, 20 cts, ; peek,
65 cts. ; bushel......$2.00

Pride of the North
—A famous early
variety of Yellow
Dent. It will shell
60 to 64 lbs. per
bushel of 70 Ibs. of
ears 14 to 16 rows
often placed irregu-
larly on the small
red cob. Quart, 15
cts.; peck, 50 ets. ;
Ibushele ea os

Early Butler Dent
—A handsome Yel-
low Dent Corn, pro-
ducing large - sized
ears and maturing a
fewldays later than

King of the Earlies.
Quart, 20 cts. ; peck,

65 cts.; bushel.... ‘

Karly Mastodon—
The largest of allthe
Yellow Dent varie-
ties. It 1s a strong
and rank grower,and
matures in about 100
days. Quart, 20 cts.;
Peck 65 cts. ; bushel, 5

Early Wisconsin
White Dent—This
is the best white

* Dent Corn that can
be grown in the nor-
thern latitude. It
is 16 to 20 rows, ker-
nels large, cob small
and mostly white.

- Quart, 15 cts. ; peck,
60 cts. ; bushel......

Improved Leaming
—Ear large, grain
deep, orange color;
small red cob. We
do not recommend it
north of latitude 43°
or 44°, Quart 15cts.;
peck, 50 ets.; bushel,

KING OF THE EARLIES.
Angel of Midnight (Yellow Flint)—An extra early yellow flint, 8 rowed

variety. Theear is perfect in shape; length, 10 to 18 inches.
straight and even, and filled from tip to tip.
Quart, 15 ets.; peck, 65 cts. ; bushel

Rows
Stalks are of medium size.

Ce i ea ire iri

Champion White Pearl—Very productive; is a strong grower with ears
set low. Quart, 15 cts.; peck 60 cts.; bushel
Wisconsin White Flint—An excellent variety of good size; grain a
dusky white color, Quart, 15 cts.; peck 60 cts.; bushel........... ...
Longfellow Flint—A yellow variety of very handsome appearance; yery
superior and desirable. Quart, 15 cts. ; peck, 60 cts.; bushel, ........

RED COB FODDER CORN.

This variety is now grown in the large dairy regions of Wisconsin so
immensely as almost to exclude all of the other so-called Fodder Corns,
and the verdict is that it is thebest. It is sweet, tender and juicy; has short
joints, abundance of leaves, and grows to a great height, furnishing more
than double the bulk and much more nourishment than any brdinary field Corn.
The question has frequently been put at large gatherings of men inter-
ested in the growing of foragecrops: ‘‘ What Corn is the best for Fodder and
Ensilage Purposes ?’’ and the universal opinion has always been rendered
| in favor of the Red Cob. Every lotis tested and recleaned, hence you buy
no cobs or dirt. Peck 50 cts, ; bushel

| For other varieties quotations will be given on application.
| Write for special prices on large quantities.

“RED COB FODDER CORN.

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. —

OATS.

Currie’s Prize Cluster—The heaviest and most prolific Oats growr,
so universally popular has it become that any description of it or ac-
count. of its very superior merits would simply be superfluous. We:
haye distributed it everywhere throughout our own and neighboring:
States, so that it is well known; and we are in no measure surprised,
to learn from all quarters that it is considered the best Oat in cuitiva~
tion, by far the earliest and most productive. Tosubstantiate this fact.
however, we will simply state that Prof. R. P, Spear, Director of the
Iowa Agricultural Experimental Station, in his report for 1888, places..
Prize} Cluster at the head of the list of varieties, he had tested. Out
of fifteen of theeading sorts grown he found by careful measurement
and jweight that Prize Cluster produced more than any of the other sorts.
For the information of any who may not have tried Prize Cluster we:
will say that it is a white vuriety of medium growth, very robust,
heads very large, and grain remarkably heavy. Peck, 50 cts.; bushel,
$1.25; 10, bushel lots.........e ce ceee cee er eet e tenet etn eee t eres cece eee $11 50
Badger Queen — One
earliest. It is a rank grower;
straw stiff; heads long and
spreading. Peck, 40 cts.,
bushel, $1.00; 214 bushels.... 2.25
Welcome—A handsome white
Oat; large and heavy; a won-
derful stooller and very pro-
ductive. Peck, 40 cts. ; bush-
el, $1.00; 214 bushels.........
Improved White Russian —
A long grained Oat, possess-
ing many excellent features.
Straw stout and free from dis-
ease. Peck, 40 cts; bushel,
$1.00; 214 bushels..... .....
White Bonanza—aA variety ex
tensively grown. Peck, 40
cts.; bushel, $1.00; 2144 bush-
@Paocooacn so pootoungnonoodeoe5 2-25
White Swede—A yariety
brought to this country by
Swedish emigrants. In ap-
pearance it resembles the
Russian White. Peck, 40 cts;
bushels, $1.00; 24% bushels... 2.25
Yellow Giant—A strong grow-
ing variety. Peck, 40 cts.;
bushel, $1.00; 224 bushels.... 2,25
Black Prolific—A very prolific
sort of vigorous growth.
Peck, 40 cts.; bushel, $1.00;
21% bushels......-....2.-.-00- 2.25
White Schoenen—A very large
yielder; extensively grown
in Wisconsin, Grain plump
aud heavy; heads very large;
straw stout. Peck, 40 cts.;
bushel, $1.00; 214 bushels.... 2.25

RYE! rs:
Spring—Peck, 50 cts.; bushel,

$1.75; 214 bushels............ 4.00
Winter—Peck, 50 cts.; bushel,

$1.75; 214 bushels............ 4.00

BARLEY.

Manshury—The most popular
variety of Barley grown. It
is a 6-rowed sort, long heads ..4J
“well filled, straw strong, is
“later than the common 6-
rowed and a very heavy
yielder, Peck, 50 cts.; bushel,
$1.50; 214 bushels...........- 8.50
Two-Rowed —The variety
usually grown in Wisconsin,
and by some _ considered
equal toany. Peck, 5) cts.;
CUBRIK’S PRIZE CLUSTER OATS. __# bushel, $1.50; 2}; bushels.... 3.50 WELCOME OATS.

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_ CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

FODDER; LAN: S.-

All the varieties offered on this page are.esteemed as forage plants and we would especially direct attention to the Red
ob Fodder Corn than which no more valuable crop can be grown on the dairy and stock farm. Our largest dairymen use it and
elepend upon it for their winter supply more than any other crop on the farm.

ENGLISH RAPE.

Recent trials at the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station have
demonstratedjthat this is a valuable crop for sheep raisers. Sow broad-
east, using from 8 to 4 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25 cts.; 100 lbs..........- $15.00

MILLETS.

(Subject to market fluctuations.)
Common Millet (Panicum Miliaceum)—Very early; grows 2 to 3 feet
high; foliage broad. (50pounds tothe bushel.) Perlb., 5cts.; 100 lbs.. 2.00
German, or Golden Millet—Medium Early; grows 8 to 5 feet high;
heads closely condensed; spikes very numerous; seeds round, golden

yellow, in rough sheaths, (50 pounds to the bushel.) Per Ib., 5 cts. ;
Dusheleeirieceracicus Pidud pooonOOcU badd bo atads op boocanGaKerossopoonorecrs sissies) 2700

HUNGARIAN (GRASS) MILLET.

(Panicum Germanicum.)

Early ; grows|2 to 3 feet high; abundant foliage and slender head ; with-
stands drought, and yields well on light soil. (48 pounds to the
buchel?) Rese eral bwoCtsst wl OOM Susctecuicicclereeoiiceris(eleraleleisiolelsiaitieletcinietcisroieicle 2.50

JOHNSON GRASS.

(Sorghum Halapense, )

A perennial grass with cane-like roots. It is very tender and nutritious ;
good for stock ; should be cut for hay when it comes into bloom; (25
pounds to the bushel.) Per 1b. 15 cts.; 100 Ibs..... 12. eee cece eee eee ee 10.00

WHITE BRANCHING DOURA.

Wor feeding stock'few plants are equal to this one. It produces stalks in
great abundance, with an enormous quantity of foliage very rich in
saccharine matter. It also bears large quantities of seeds, which when
ground, make excellent feed. Plant the seeds in rows 4 feet apart
dropping three or four seeds every 18 inches. Thin to two plants
when strong enough. Per lb., 10 cts. ; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 100 Ibs......... 6.00

TEOSINTE,

YELLOW BRANCHING DOURA.

A. strong, tall-growing sort, attaining a height of from 9 to 12 feet. It pro-
duces, great quantities of seed, which is golden-yellow in color. Like

the White Millo its stalks and leaves are also very valuable for feed.
Per Ib., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 100 lbs............ SRS SHGIe en Sao ORARH Cre 6.00

HUNGARIAN GRASS.

TEOSINTE.

(Reana Luxurians.)

A very valuable fodder plant resembling Corn, but grows more compact,
with larger and broader leaves. If allowed to grow it will often attain
a height of 15 feet; but it may be cut three or four times during the
season. The stalks are particularly rich in saccharine matter, there-
fore very nutritious. Sow at corn planting time in drills 3 feet apart
dropping two or three seeds in every foot. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts. ; 14
ADs ONCHSS al eiseetelcmiale <sissiode onaretoisione sete ayaane tenereenteis Sale welche raoterctte Wee 1.75 +1

WILD RICE.
(Zizania Aquatica.)

For low, swampy lands few forage plants are so valuable asthis one, It is
excellent feed either green or dry for cattle, and is eaten greedily by
them) Peril: oe. coon oat adbisticse eis ole eleeneiolens eohteras ok in ee eieeie ee eee EO OU)

SUGAR CANE.

Early Amber-—aA variety which has been largely tested throughout the
country with very general success. Its distinctive features are said to
be its earliness and great yield of both sugar and syrup. Per lb., 5

(isto (nya lea sand cme rian Aan edounbaaboanono cdpen son dich.coustocsba a Snteieeo SOO,
Subject to market fluctuations.
KAFFIR CORN.
A yariety of Sorghum cultivated for both forage and grain. Per Ib., 15 .

CES HH LOM Sic eeretctee craters ate ciate ehalo tale pol eaoted Scale lcjiatal che tetehous otal etetelel Ciera anehetel states enecnetelote 1.00
BROOM CORN.

Improved Evergreen—Now grown more extensively than any other
variety on account of its color and quality of its brush. Grows 7 feet
high. Per lb., 5cts.; 100 lbs.... ..0....065 Fanobetoonee Trea Ciara 4.00

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: BUCKWHEAT.
AX \ nS ANE SE § Silver Hull—This variety, sown at the same time as the common Buckwheat,
beaneese so" oO Ve continues in bloom longer, matures a few days sooner, and yields nearly
| a4 ~ jee 4 * $5 double under the same conditions. The flour is whiter and more nutritious. }
FEDER 6 ise! lpeoictart 100NbS ieee eens aN ee NAAM DO LRRRA Dh ti PAS f + 2.50
cw Japanese—An early and very prolific variety with kernels about double the size
of ordinary sorts. It ripens a week earlier than the Silver Hull and yields at
least twice as much. 5 cts. alb.; 100 IDS...... cece eee eee eee rete ee ee sees 2,50
Common—lb., 5cts.; 100 IbS...-.. 22. cece eee ee eee Aeon lae aN cP cictaloreterctoletelstekelststets 2.50
FLAX.
Russian—lb., 5CtS.; 100 WDS...... cece cece ec eee ce ence cece etre eect e cee rene eenees 3.00

SPRING WHEAT.

Saskatchewan Fyfe—This Wheat is beyond question the hardest and best milling
Wheat known. Other favorite features are earliness, vigor of growth, produc-
tiveness, purity and healthiness, Adapted to all States where Spring Wheat
can begrown. Peck, 60 cts.; bushel, $1.75; 214 bushels.... ...-+....+0e+-.ee ese Bos

WINTER WHEAT.

Jones’ Winter Fyfe (Bald)—Considered the most desirable Winter Wheat
grown. Peck, $1.00; DUSHE]... 26 2. oe cece cee cee e veccectece cecceesecrce cscs ance 3-00
Early Red Clauson (Bald)—The earliest winter wheat. Peck, 75 cts.; bushel.. 2.50

TREE SEEDS.

DECIDUOUS TREES. EVERGREEN TREES.
Arbor Vitz, American (Thuja occidentalis)—
Ash, White (Fraxinus Americana)—Pkt., 5 cts.; 02.. 10 cts.; Ib..........- -80 Pkt., 10 cts.; 02., 80 cts.; lb.....esceecsesesee ches 2.75
Basswood or American Linden (Tilia Americana)—Pkt., 10 cts., 02., Arbor Vite, Siberian (Thuja Siberica)—-Pkt., 15
AN CHShS Wogs055560da0u070000000 oddocbusd ddoucusdauue Gon cuando duOOO Daa DOdE 1.25 CES MOZ AOI CTS ND oe eee Cee amin 4,00
Beech, American (Fagus ferruginea)—Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z.,15cts.; lb.... .7 Cedar, Red (Juniperus Virginiana)—Pkt., 10 cts.;
Beech, Purple-Leaved (Fagus sylvatica atropurpurea)—Pkt., 10 cts.; OZ UDIGLSE VID eens eee e eee ceo a ee ernie 60
| OK, AOD. GiSs8 WO cotodsoododdbo0cAbe cdbbodandD.dooo duno coda DBdOnoBESoboUObodo 1,75 Hemlock (Abies Canadensis) Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 40
}Chestnut, American Sweet (Castanea vesca Americana)—Qt., 50 cts.; CUS OUD sees ene Haale Lite eed on ee on . 4.00
IVE cacogoo, ddocoboos odod0d cd0nb0 0006 CaDDUS HOGd CHO GuodbonDoUsOedddo0Uda00 3.00 Pine, White (Pinus strobus)—Pkt. , 10 cts.; 02., 20
|\Catalpa Speciosa (hardy)—Pkt., 10 cts.; 02., 15 cts.; Ib..............05- 1.00 CESS IT eee oe ONC IRT WCSE Sete TB e ptare te OS 1.50
{EHlm, English (Ulmus campestris)—Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; Ib.......... 1.25 Pine, Austrian (Pinus Austriaca)—Pkt., 10 cts.:
|Eim, American (Ulmus Americana)—Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; Ib...... 2.00 On TS ets) TDN eee Ol oe epee ie ee (75
\Larch, European (Larix Europea)—Pkt., 10 cts.; 0oz., 15 cts.; Ib...... 1.00 Pine, Scotch (Pinus Sylvestris)—Pkt., 10 cts.; 02 ,
Maple, Sugar or Hard (Acer saccharinum)—Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; ORIG Eee iO eu tade ELH NO RG Ae Sease wea 1,25
aeeretettotetaralefovonre tele retnverel le trlersiousicieicierarcietaisisiateieietersiereiere HEORSE SI aGOROB BA REOMAHOG 75 Spruce, Norway (Abies excelsa)—Pkt., 10 cts.:
Maple, Norway (Acer platanoides)—Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; lb........ 50 OZR T SH CES TEA ty seeds oa ae aot Nae ek aaa age 75
CLOVERS.
|
The Clovers we offer are all extra choice stock, carefully recleaned. White Clover (Trifolium Repens)—A valuable ad-
Prices subject to variation. dition to mixtures for pasture grass and used in
Tf by mail, add 8 cts. per pound extra. | nearly/all lawn mixtures.) ser Ibe cer teen e many ene Sean eenanl ier .40:
Red Clover, Medium (Trifolium Pratense)—Sow from 10 to 12 Ibs. per BEEING! Ge WAGs DAS, |
Bere mmE Ene eee eet ee meant ieett tess ss eersees aaa ¢ door nite: Bokhara (Melilotus alba)-An: erect (branching aplant, grows
Bushel at market price. 4to8 feet. Flowers small white,
Mammoth Clover (Trifolium Pra- in long racemes; very fragrant;
tense Perenze) — Sow same as excellent bee food. Per lb....... 25
the preceding. Per lb........... .15 | Serradella (Ornithopus Sativus)—
Bushel at market price. This forage plant is especially
Japan Clover (Lespedeza Striata) valuable during the hot, dry |
—A valuable Clover for the months of summer, for while |
South. It flourishes on the poor- the ordinary pastures may be dry
est soil, and can withstand the and parched, this plant grows |
most severe drought. Perlb.... .40 rich and luxuriantly. Sow with
Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicago any spring grain 6 to § lbs. per |
Sativa)—Valuable for dry, light | acre. Per lb., 15 cts.; 100 lbs..... 12.00
SOLS Bera Diacisctsicyecteteecickeise stasis .20 | Sainfoin, or Esparsette (Ono- |
Bushel at market price. brychis Sativa)—This valuable
Italian, or Crimson Clover— | forage plant is especially valu-
(Trifolium incarnatum)—A very able for feeding green or dry to
valuable pasture Clover, or for milch cows, as it greatly in- I
fodder when dry. Sow about 15 | creases the quantity and im- |
Ibs. peracre. Perlb..... ...... eee) proves the quality of the milk. {
Alsike (Trifolium Hybridum) — A light soil is best adapted |
Stands dry weather well, and | for it. Sow from 2 to 8 bushels |
does not readily winter kill; to the acre. In dry localities
much sought after by bees. Per it is advisable to sow with some
Na heyeys eye iclsiaisisleretetalelatere cs(etaies ete seis wena. 20) spring grain. Per lb., 15 cts.;

Bushel at market price. LOOPS .cesessenntaincs saeco ae 9.00 WHITE CLOVER.

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GRASS SEEDS

All our Grass Seeds are obtained from sources that enable us to offer them as genuine and of the highest grades in|
quality. All Grass Seeds are subject to change in price at any time, and large buyers will find it to their advantage to.

write us for special quotations.

If by mail add 65 cts. per quart or 8 cts. per pound extra.

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MEADOW FOXTAIL.

Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus Pratensis)—
One of the best and earliest pasture grasses
and a rapid grower; about 3 bushels to the

‘ faere (7 pounds tothe bushel.) Per lb., 30 cts.;

WOOD MEADOW GRASS.

Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralis)—Well
adapted for either pasture or pleasure grounds,

thrives well under trees. About 2 bushels to
the acre (about 14 pounds to the bushel.) Per
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| Hard Fescue (Festuca Duriuscula)—A desira-

ble grass for dry soils. About 2% bushels to
the acre (12‘pounds to the bushel.) Per 1b., 15
CEST LOO DS tee peracrervernctalcintcte oleiselenccisetec reheat 14.00

BNGLISH RYE.

| English Rye (Lolium Perenne)—One of the

best and most nutritious grasses for permanent
pastures and meadows. It is also good grass
for lawn mixtures. About 2144 bushels to the
| acre (24 pounds to the bushel.) Per Ib., 10 cts.;
| 100 lbs + vesceeeeeS OO

RED TOP.

| Red Top— (Agrostis Vulgaris)—Valuable as a
mixture in either pasture or lawn grasses; suc-
ceeds wellin almost any soil. About 114 bush-
els to the acre (14 pounds to the bushel). Per
Ib; 10:cts:;per bushel ooo. ljec:ecieelaicicieteeisisfentereful 400,

Red Top Fancy—Per lb., 15 cts,; 32 Ibs. to the
DUSh|l MMOOMDS eee cinaisiajerecsiereetercleiaterstape ---- 10.00

Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca Ovina). A favorite
grass for sheep pastures. About 244 bushels to
the acre (12 pounds to the bushel). Per lb., 15

CUSNSSLOO TDS ie sreteteiateiclsicisis\clolelvisteuslslerateletstele Meleletatatetors 14.00 |

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Orchard (Dac-
tylis Glomera-
ta)—-One of the
best pasture
grasses, valua-
ble for grazing
stock, 3 bush-
els to the acre
(15 pounds to
the bushel).
Per lb., 15 ets.,
Peck, 50 cts.;
bushel ....... 1.75

Timothy or
Herd (Phle-
um _ Pratense)
—This well-
known variety
is extensively
grown all over
the country.
It is said to
contain more
nutriment
than any other
kind. From
1% to 1 bushel
to the acre (45
pounds to the bushel).

ORCHARD.
Market price, 11b... 1

Kentucky Blue Grass, Double Extra
Clean (Poa Pratensis)—Also known as June
Grass. A valuable
variety for lawns
when mixed with
other grasses; grows
best in dry soils,
and retains its ver-
dures during the
hottest weather.
About 8144 _ bushels
to the acre, extra
clean seed (14 pounds
to the bushel). Per
lb., 20 cts.; peck, 65
cts\; bushel: \..- 2c. 2.00

Kentucky Blue
Grass Fancy—Per
lb., 25 cts.; peck, 75
cts; bushel..... o-+--2.00

Creeping Bent (Ag-
rostis Stolonifera)—
An excellent variety
for lawns; suitable
for most situations.
About 114 bushels to KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS,
the acre (15 pounds tothe bushel). Per Ib:, 30
Cts; 100 Wbs. oc eee crwione ne Mehieisieiecisitesisteiiee ties

Rhode Island Bent (Agrostis Caninaj—One
of the finest grasses for lawns. About 14% bush-
els to the acre (14 pounds to the bushel). Per
Ib., 80 cts.; 100 lbs ......... .2.0--e- Sete, . 26.

Meadow Fescue (Festuca Pratensis)—Valua-
ble for permanent pasture mixtures. About 2
bushels to the acre (15 pounds to the bushel). i
Perlb., 15 cts:; LOO IDS. ons 2s soi sire teers ain |

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SWEET VERNAL GRASS. TALL MEADOW OAT.

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sweet Vernal Grass, True (Anthoxanthum

/ Odoratum)—A good grass for pasture and lawn

/ mixtures,making an early growth and emitting
an agreeable odor when cut for hay. About 3

bushels to the acre (10 pounds to the bushel.)

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Tall Meadow Oat (Avena Elatior)—A rapid
and luxuriant grower, and also a good pasture
grass (about 10 pounds to the bushel.) Per Ib.,

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| Fowl Meadow (Poa Serotina)—Makes a rapid
\ growth. Valuable for low, wet lands (14 lbs.
to the bushel.) Per lb., 17 cts.; bushel........

FESTUCA HETEROPHYLLA.

Yarious Leaved Fescue (Festuca Hetero-
‘® phylla)—Per 1b., 30 cts.; bushel........... ....$3.00
Red or Creeping Fescue (Festuca Rubra)—
| Suitable for sandy and dry soils. (14 lbs. to
WW) the bushel.) Per 1b., 25 cts.; bushel........... 2.60

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HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

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| TALL MEADOW FESCUE,
| Tally Meadow Fescue (Festuca Elatior) —
| Very productive and nutritive; does well in wet
(14 lbs, to the bushel.) Per

and heavy soils.
J 1b., 30 ets.; bushel

| CRESTED DOG’S TAIL.
| Crested Dog’s Tail (Cynosurus Cristatus)—

Excellent for dry, hard soils. Valuable either

| for pasture or lawns (21 pounds to the bushel.)

--.-$6.00

| Yellow Oat Grass (Avena Flayescens)—Good

| for pasture and meadows. (7 Ibs. to the bushel.)

Revs Dy i4on Cisse PUSHElee ane) la scictelcionaasierel cle lalelcle 3.00

| Water Meadow (Poa Aquatica)—Coarse grow-

ing grass suitable for wet soils (14 pounds to

| the bushels.) Per Ib., 25 cts., bushel .. ...... 3.25

| Bermuda Grass (Cynodon Dactylon)—An ex-
cellent grass for the Southern States, yielding
WEA GAY Grays. Lkor wo oodc pc ocoosepaseous

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ITALIAN RYE,
Italian Rye (Lolium Italicum)—An abundant
yielder, good for any soil; one of the best
pasture grasses. About 3 bushels to the acre
(18 pounds to the bushel.) Per Ib., 12 cts., 100
POUNGS os 2 yas bees eee ee eae ee LA eer 9.00

ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS.
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa Tri-
1% bushels
to the acre (14 pounds to the bushel.) Per lb.,
ZAYGISERN USD Sob othe cobodnpaeneaodo cbo0 sebonoon $3.06

vialis)—Excellent for damp soils.

Texas Blue Grass (Poa Arachnifera) —A valu-
able grass for the South, withstanding the se-

verest drought without injury. Per lb.........4.56

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Superior Grass Mixtures

FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURES,

For Either Spring or Fall Sowing.

OR many years in our Western country, Timothy, with more or less Clover mixed in it, has been, we might

say, the only grass farmers have had to rely upon for their hay crops, and for pasturage. The fact that

Timothy cannot be relied upon to make a sure catch, and that it so soon becomes exhausted ordinarily,

has caused farmers no little thought, and naturally set them to look about for something more reliable and

permanent, and at the same time something equally as nutritious as Timothy. We are to-day in possession of mix-
tures which, for hay or pasturage, are far Superior to anything we have seen.

Experience has taught us, as it has every farmer who has given special attention to the culture of grasses, that
while all varieties may do fairly well on any soil, there are certain kinds peculiarly adapted for particular soils. Some
succeed admirably on wet, but are of no value on dry soils, where others are just at home.

In view of these circumstances, we accordingly prepare mixtures of the various kinds and in the proper propor-
tions, especially adapted for the locality and the kind of soil they are to occupy. To have the best results, therefore,
farmers in ordering should make it a point to describe the situation of the field, and as near as possible the nature of
the soil they wish to seed, and we will then be enabled to send the mixture most suitable. That the farmer may know
just what he is buying, we refer him to the special lst of Grasses and Clovers illustrated and described in this cata-
logue. These are what we use in their proper quantities and proportions. We are very particular to have all
Crasses true to_name and of the very best quality. We will merely add that there is now a very great
demand for our mixtures, an unmistakable evidence that farmers appreciate them.

We recommend heavy sowing, especially if the soil is poor, so as to make a good sod the first season. Our ex-
perience has taught us that from three to four bushels is a fair average, although on very rich soils from
two to three bushels will be found sufficient. Where the addition of Clover is desired, a less quantity of the Grass
Mixture should be used, in which case we deem it advisable to sow the Grass Mixture and Clovers separately, on ac-
count of the difference in the weight of the seeds. In regard to the quantity and varieties wanted for certain soil, it
the parties desiring it should write to us, giving a description of the soil and the purpose it is wanted for, we will
gladly furnish particulars and prices for the necessary mixture for it.

The usual mixtures consist of the following Grasses: Orchard Crass, Meadow Fox Tail, Sheep
Fescue, Hard Fescue, Sweet Vernal, Meadow Fescue, English Rye Crass, Italian Rye Crass,
Bent Crass and Red Top, put up in proper proportions.

WE FURNISH FOR $2.00 PER BUSHEL OF 14 POUNDS.

To this mixture may be added 1O pounds of Mixed Clovers to an acre, consisting of White, Red
Alsike and Mammoth, which, put up in proper proportions, we furnish for $1.75.

For TEMPORARY PASTURE one to two bushels will be sufficient by adding Timothy to

the above mixture, and reducing the cost to $1.50 per bushel of {4 pounds. Six pounds Mixed —

Clovers for same, S$! .00.
WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES.

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THE LAWN.

HOW TO MAKE A LAWN.

ANY inquiries reach us concerning the best and cheapest method of obtaining a nice, smooth, velvety lawn. We
will here describe, as well as our space will permit, the method that gives almost universal satisfaction... The
turfing of large lawns is seldom resorted to now; it is too expensive, and good, clean turf is almost unobtain-

able. Seeding is the plan usually adopted, and the one ‘recommended by all good landseape ¢ gardeners. With that we-

| will deal. When practicable, the soil of the proposed lawn should be thoroughly prepared in the fall. After the nec-
essary grading has been accomplished and the general formation of the surface established, let it all be again thoroughly
_ plowed, harrowed and well pulverized and finally raked to a smooth, even surface—as smooth as possible and firm; not
only that, but alike compact in every spot, to prevent unequal settling. This may be accomplished by treading down

and again filling up to grade where necessary. Scatter over the surface of the ground, if somewhat poor, a coating of
rich manure, and let it remain all winter. Jn the spring remove the manure and again rake the ground smooth and
even and sow on the seed. There is much diversity of opinion regarding the proper quantity of seed required for a

given area. We are always disposed to advocate a liberal quantity, for the sunple reason that as the seed is but a very

| ence in the see

small item of the expense of making a lawn, and as it is always desirable to have a thick, close turf as soon as possible,
it is advisable to sow thickly. With thick sowine we e> accomplish in one season what with thin sowing may take
two or three se~~~ tment of the owner. We have had a very extensive experi-
eae form | the quantity of seed until now we use at the rate of about
right or- aap

four bushels tc, producing ery LOO feet square, and with the most satisfactory results.
Finish off by 1 plants, with nd patiently await the result. If everything is favorable, a
nice green law#owers. The Run the mower over it frequently and remove all obnox-

, but one season more will make it as thick and velvety as

lous weeds. /0f this lovely
the best of turt2™monest the v on these a little more seed the following spring.

early flower-
ials and this SHASON OF THE YEAR.

2 greeted asa

to the tribe. SsSRAS SS.
Currie’s Sp d of only the finest grasses, and fully me rits the high
character )PPy, peck, $1.00; bushel, - - - - - - $4.00
Fine Mixed peck, 7 7D ices bushel, = - 2 : : - 3.00
Tf by mai/aucium.

aty with vivid

For foie flowers, »use 4 bushels to an acre.

yom early in

ing to produce Feet, iN ¥ 5 1 Bushel.
, cantly without “s - S - - 8 Quarts.

or eight weeks, | 66 x fh D) Quarts

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NEW DOUBLE FRINGED CHRYSANTHEMUM.

CHRYSANTHEMUM.

New Double Fringed Annual Varieties.

A beautiful strain of this popular annual obtained by years of careful se-
lection, which for brilliancy of color, size and doubleness of flowers far sur-
passes any collection ever offered. The flowers are very double and the florets
which lie scale like one upon the other are fringed and beautifully penciled,
ranging in color from pure white, yellow, rose, to deep red and purple.

Packet 25 cts.

| Hon of the soil

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NEW HARDY IfYBRID PRIMROSE.

NEW HARDY HYBRID PRIMROSES.

This lovely genus of plants has not received the attention it deserves, and
only requires to be introduced to become a general favorite with all plant
lovers. For permanent borders and rock-work they are invaluable, making a
grand display throughout the season. They are not quite hardy in this
northern latitude, but if protected with a light covering of leaves or litter,
they will live throughout our hardest winters. As a pot plant they are ex-
cellent, and may be relied upon to give a profusion of bloom. The strain we
offer is saved from a collection of the newest and handsomest varieties, ranging
in color from pure white to dark crimson. Packet, 25 cts.

LOBELIA ERINUS COMPACTA « GOLDELSE.”’

Ss 1d a lall aveorage~y ----

sy: Po O ens <a fhe collection

Ac ‘lover is desired, a less quantit: 1
dition ot Clover is desired e 1 he Ree ae
» to sow. the Grass Mixture and Clovers sepi ready containsso
| : o: phoan nd Say 3 > many beautiful
d to the quantity and varieties wanted for A der eee: CERT oe
and the purpose it is wante new introdue-
- 7 tion must be of
re for it. great superiority
Orchard Grass, Meadow Fox ‘Shs pe
ri imated. In the
Fescue, English Rye Crass, Italian livaaanseuumee
have such a
grand noyelty,

' ee :
Ss. forming with its
OF 14 POUND aad ¥ golden yellow fo-
xed Clovers to an acre, consisting of Wiiage and the

é S a deep azure blue
yrtions, we furnish for $1.75.

: flowers acontrast

ushels will be sufficient by adding ‘bf charming

| = beauty. The
ur bushel of 14 pounds. Six POUR... contrastof

lits inexhausti-
sdding and it is

ON LARGE QUANTITIES.

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

MIGNONETTE.
Improved Victoria.

A handsome new Mignon-
ette of dwarf compact habit
equally valuable for pot
culture or groups and edg-
ings. The plant grows only
about 6 inches high, of pyr-
amidal habit
and very regu-
Jar in form,
producing its
beautifully
formed spikes
of flowers
which are ofa
bright red
color, in great
profusion, and
contrasting
grandly with
the glossy dark
green foliage.

MIGNONETTE—IMPROVED VICTORIA.

| Packet 25 cts.

PHLOX DRUMMONDI
Double Yellow.

Lovers of the Phlox will hail
with delight this very pretty
new double yellow variety. The
double Phloxes come very true
from seed, but in order to pro-
duce the best double flowers it
is necessary they should be
grown in light soil. All the
double sorts are especially de-
sirable for cut bloom and the
double yellow possesses the ad-
ditional merit of being some-
what fragrant. Packet 25 cts.

PHLOX DRUMMONDI
Semipleno.

A novel strain of semi-double
Phlox containing many new
and beautiful tints such as pale
pink, rose, scarlet, white, pur-
ple, etc. Packet, 15 cts.

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PHLOX DRUMMONDI—DOUBLE YELLOW.

NEW DOUBLE SCARLET ICELAND POPPY.

(Papaver Nudicaule Coccineum, fl. pl.)

Anew double flowering form
Iceland Poppy with bright or-
unge scarlet flowers producing
about 50% of true plants, with
perfectly double flowers. The
different varieties of this lovely
Poppy are esteemed amongst the
most attractive of early flower-
ing hardy perennials and this
new variety will be greeted asa

POLYANTHUS.

POLYANTHUS.

Early spring flowering plants of the Primrose type, suitable either for out-

door or pot culture. The strain we offer is selected from a very choice collec-
tion of the newest and best sorts in beautiful colors, ranging through the va-
rious shades of yellow, crimson, maroon, etc., all handsomely marked. Asa
pot plant they cannot fail to give satisfaction, blooming as they do very pro-
fusely, and for out-doors in the open border or rock-work they will be found
equally as desirable, requiring only a light covering of leaves to protect them
through our severest winters. Packet, 25 cts.

INULA ENSIFOLIA.

A free-blooming and : er
very showy perennial
forming a neat bush from
12to 15 inches in height,
with lanceolate slightly
toothed foliage. The
flowers, which appear at
the summit of the crest ¢ y)
branches, are of a pure
golden yellow color meas-
uring fully 144 inches
across. When sown early
the plants will flower the
firstseason. Itis perfectly
hardy and succeedsin any
soil. Packet, 25 cts.

INULA ENSIFOLIA,

NEW HOLLYHOCK.

Black Prince.

After years of careful hybridizing we
are enabled to add to the many beautiful
colors of Hollyhocks already in existence
a genuine black variety, a novelty that
cannot fail to meet with general favor.
All who have seen it speak of its beauty

valuable addition to the tribe.
Packet, 25 cts. C

| TULIP POPPY.
‘| Papaver Glaucium.

A beautiful variety with vivid
scarlet semi-double flowers,
coming into bloom early in
ie | June and continuing to produce

its flowers abundantly without
interruption six or eight weeks.
Packet, 15 cts.

in the highest terms. The flowers area

beautiful glossy black color, of fine form,

very double and freely produced. It is

a vigorous grower and reproduces itself |
true from seed. Of all the beautiful va-
rieties of Hollyhock grown on our |
grounds last season none attracted the /
attention of the public so much as the
Black Prince, and few, if any, of the nu- |
merous grand colors now in existence

are worthy of the prominence now at-

tained by it. Packet, 35 cts.

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CONSISTING OF

Annuals, Biennials and
Lig

tf

Perennials: fom Gealscleimns

Conservatory and Home Culture.

1893.

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ALL FLOWER SEEDS DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL.

~ ANY years of practical experience in Floriculture has enabled us to faithfully discriminate between
those flowers which are truly excellent or well worthy of cultivation, because thoroughly adapted to
our climate, and those of no yalue to us, however beautiful and well-suited they may be to other
countries. Greenhouse plants may be grown with lke success in any climate; but while it is true
a very large number of kinds will succeed as well in one climate as in anothor, there are certain very choice
kinds, very beautiful and very desirable, but which only do well under the most favorable circumstances. They
may be found in perfection in one place, but try as we may, we invariably meet with failure in attempting to —
grow them in a climate less favorable. Our general list of flower seeds contains all and only those of most value
in our climate. If we introduce any new thing, we must either know it well ourselves, or be thoroughly con-
vinced by what we learn of it from the most reliable sources that it is worthy of culture, before we will list it. We
use every care our experience can suggest to have our flower seeds true to name and of the very best —
quality. With the proper treatment and care every seed must grow. ‘To assist the uninitiated we
give brief but sufficient directions for the culture of each plant on the seed packet, which, if faithfully followed,
will surely result in success.

The Following Abbreviations Occur in the Flower Seed List, viz:

A for ANNUALS that grow, bloom and die the first year from seed.

B for BIENNIALS that bloom the second year from seed, and then die, although many, if sown early in the
Spring, will flower the first year.

P for PERENNIALS that usually bloom the second year from seed, and continue to grow and bloom for many —
years. Some will also bloom the first year if sown early. |

H indicates they are HARDY, and HH HALF HARDY. T indicates that they are TENDER.

HARDY Annuals, Biennials and Perennials can be sown in the open ground early in the Spring, and Biennials
and Perennials do not require protection in Winter.

HALF HARDY Annuals, Biennials and Perennials should not be sown in the open ground until warm weather
sets in; they can be sown in the house if desired early, and afterward transplanted. The two latter need
to be protected in the Winter, or carried oyer until Spring in cold frames or greenhouses.

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 39

ABOBRA. | . ACHILLEA.

Virdiflora—A rapid growing and exceedingly beautiful climbing Gourd,

Ptarmica, fi. pl.—An excellent plant for borders. ‘The flowers, which are

producing freely dazzling scarlet fruits, which form a striking contrast | the purest white and very double, are produced in the greatest profusion
against the dark, glossy green of the foliage. H H P...... ............. 10 | throughout summer and autumn; fine for cut flowers. H P, 1% feet.....15

ACROCLINUM.

A beautiful everlasting flower, resem-
bling the Rhodanthe, but larger. Cut
the flowers for winter boquets before they
are fully open. HHA

Album—Pure white, 1 foot ........... 5
Roseum—Bright rose, 1 foot........... 5
Roseum fl. pl.—Double rose, 1 foot. ..10

Album fi. pl.—Double white, 1 foot ..10

ADLUMIA.

An attractive climber, well worthy of
a place inevery garden. The flowers are
flesh-colored, and form a fine contrast to
the pale-green foliage of the plant. H B.
Cirrhosa (Mountain Fringe or Alle-

ghany Vine)—Flowers flesh white,

WS EDGnadoun osoeroccus noseoouomonUa Hous 10

) ABUTILON, AGERATUM—DWARF WHITE,
One of our best green house plants, flowering freely during the springand | _—‘ The Ageratum is much prized for its constant succession of bloom through-
winter months; the flowers are bell-shaped, and in most of the varieties are to | Out the year. It flowers equally well in summer and in winter, and it has the |
be found crimson grounds streaked with yellow; yellow grounds yeined red; | further merit of being ea easiest culture. H H A. |
i - i bef i > aA as Album Nanum—Dwarf white, 8 inches. ........... ee cece eee cee cent ee eeee 5 |
pure white and clear yellows. Sown before April, they will bloom the first Tmperial/D wart Blue—Verydwarticanches:: oe. ee |
j season. P. Lasseauxii—Dwarf rose, 15 iNCheS.......... cscs cece ce ene stew cnet eee ecenees |
|| Fine mixed of above shades, 2 to 5 feet............cccescecccc cect ce seccceccercs 10 Little Dorrit—A new dwarf white variety |
if] «= George’s Hybrids—Very choice.........0c.ccececeecescsccececsseee eens 95 | Mexicanum—Lavender blue, 2 feet......... |
) Seer ee Oe NO Te NS ae goon ya COR CE Ee UL ac Be Mexicanum Nanum—Dwarf blue, 8 inches.. 00
ABRONIA. Tom Thumb—Very dwarf blue, 6 inches.......-.00.sc0ecccee eee ceeeceee ates E

| Pretty little plants resembling the Verbena in their style of growth. The

flowers are very fragrant, and especially so in the evening. HH A. | .. pus V5 WZ
Arenaria—Waxy Yellow, YofoOt..s.)... cc. ce scccceccvccccoscccececosctess ses 10 | < VX Zp
Umbellata—Rosy lilac, % fo0t.0:0.-.0...008 ceceeeces esce ceeccsene eeees 10 | iS FS,
ve Hy |

ACACIA.

Very desirable plants for green-
house or conservatory culture, but |
in this country of no special value
for open air planting. The flowers
are formed in thick clusters on |
long spikes. Soak the seed in |
7 warm water several bours before |
sowing. Greenhouse shrubs. P.
Fine mixed varieties, 8 to 6 ft. ..25

ACHIMENES.

Very handsome tuberous-rooted
greenhouse plants, producing
flowers of almost every imagina-
ble shade and color. P.
Choicennixedinerevrceeiniiiceits 25

Wize

ADONIS.

This showy plant is of unusual merit on account of its adapting itself to
any circumstances under which it may be placed. If partially shaded, it re- |
mains a long time in bloom. |
A stivalis (Flos Adonis —Scarlet. H A. 1 fo0t...... cc... cess cess e eee e ees 5 |
Autumnalis (Pheasant’s Eye)—Crimson. H A. 1 foot............... esse 5
WVernalis—A hardy variety with large yellow flowers. (Seecut.) H P. 9in..10

A CHIMENES.

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AGROSTEMMA.
Hardy, herbaceous plants; free flowering and attractive. H A.
Celi Alba—Pure white, 1 foot....... helesekele sieleloheyaisiclekeisvoleietetstehe siciareiare aiclenivelaielslote 5
Czli Alba Rosea—Rose, 1 foot........... seeee apaletatctetnictaksetetetorsitcisieveistersicislarsists 5
ESI COLOV——MiKedie ssc eno worraiae eee eee Hedddddododaddddad cnandos 5
ALYSSUI1.

The delicate, honey-like fragrance of the flowers of this little plant, so
much prized in bouquets and baskets, renders it most unlikely that this old
favorite will ever be cast aside.

Little Gem—A new dwarf white variety. HA... ........000 ceecceeereeecees 10
Sweet—Elowers white! HeA\) Per0Z..:30CtSioes scence neleiccesiocnoeseiee 5
Saxtile Compactum—Of compact habit; golden yellow flowers. H P.
LOMM CHES; faye eiocrese nee eee esc eS eels etave ra eta sate eT ietere rica cieveete tere neers 5
Wierczbeckii—Yellow. HP. 1 foot...... Sedatatntectece cyueKaie cists sein, vieteveralereletarsieisiots 5
ALONSOA.

A desirable plant equally good for bedding in summer, or as a pot plant
for the house in winter. he flowers, although small, are bright and attractive

HHA.

Grandiflora—Large flower, scarlet, 24 inChES .........ccce cece ee ceee ee eeeees 5

Linifolia—Mine/ scar] ets] SiincChes tcc cne sacs eeee ene EEE e ee Eee ee eee 5

Linifolia Gracilis—A new dwarf compact variety, good for pot culture.... 5

Myrtifolia—Deep scarlet, 30 inches ............- -+-+0- sgoasecdancbuEoRsoGROS 5

Warezwiczii—F lowers small, bright scarlet, forming a very pretty spike, 18
NOY Ya eoice ip ianoridod: joe anBee OG abonaho do cba aco NEGBe losod GEDBOoHOCo ease 5

AMMOBIUM.
Ammobium is a small but pretty little white flower. The plant grows
about 18 inches in height; is stiff and angular in appearance. One of the
hardiest of the everlastings. Very useful for making up in winter bouquets.

Alatum=-Wihitemhardiys 2itectissncuena san. densapvactsaee sitesi oneeneel ects 5
Alatum Grandiflorum—Pure white and twice the size of the preceding... 5
ANAGALLIS.

Similar in habit of growth to the Aubretia, and it will be found equally
as useful in rock-work or borders where low growing plants are mostly used.
H. H. A. :

Grandiflora Superba—Mixed Colors...... ..e.e. cv ceeee teeteeereeeneees 5

ANCHUSA.
One of the few plants that will do well in shaded situations where the sun
only strikes at certain times in the day. H. P.
Italica—(Italian Alkanet)—Blue, 2 feet...... 20... ccceee cence etree ee cee eeeees 5
ANEMONE.
A'very pleasing, hardy plant, flowering in early spring. H.-P.
Coronaria—(Poppy Anemone)—Mixed colors, 1 fo0t........0+eeee eee Sct)

ANTIRRHINUM.

ANTIRRHINUM—Snap Dragon.

One of our favorite plants, of the easiest cuiture, and unsurpassed for

summer and fall flowering. The strains we sell are particularly fine, and will
fairly vie with the Carnation in the variety of their stripes and spots. P.
Majus--Choice mixed

Tom Thumb—Dwarf growing, 1 foot........ 26... i.e cee ecg eees cece ence wens 5

Picturatum Nanum — New and distinct, comprising a great variety of
POVILLA TAG COLO! ns) ‘alersieyoletetevate (ols o/elaisiele’aistoyalelobstac cinslalstercleateta cia ccln biniaeteeivaiees tetas 10

Striatumit—Minestystriped VAblOUS| COLOTS esis ase sce catece tee cneiceelO

AMARANTHUS.

A class of highly ornamental plants, many of which are grown exclusively
for their handsome foliage, while others are equally desirable for their beauti-
ful clusters of brilliant colored flowers, which are very effective for autumn
decoration. HHA.

Atropurpureus — Blood red foliage,

drooping flower spike..... .........- 5
Bicolor Ruber — Foliage green and
dark-red, tipped with yellow, 3 to 5

Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding)—Long
drooping sprays of red flowers...... 5

Gordonii—Very fine, brilliant colors.. 5

Henderii—A novel variety, presenting
in its leafmarkings a range of color
not often:seen

Melancholicus Ruber
—Foliage blood red... 5

Prince of Wales—
Fine, erect, scarlet
WOM Laannooeedo.scor 5

Salicifolius (Fountain
Plant)—This magnifi-
cent variety attains a
height of from 4 to 6
feet, with gracefully
drooping, willow-
shaped leaves, banded
and tipped with or-
ange,carmine and
bronze

Sanguineus (Princess
Feather) —-A showy
plantwith erect masses
of red flowers

Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat)
—Teaves red, yellow
and vgreelhn-cietect ce 5

AQUILEGIA.

AQUILEGIA—Columbine.

Exceedingly showy, early blooming, hardy plants, specially valuable for

the peculiar formation of their flowers and the great variety of color. H P.

Crysantha Grandiflora Alba—A new variety with very large snow-white

flowers, which are produced in great abundance........-...-..-2--2+-+: 10
Crysantha—Bright yellow, flowering freely all summer, 4 feet.............- 10
Corulea—Fine porcelain blue, center petals yellow, 2 feet................4. 10
Glandulosa (True)—Blue and white, 14% feet:.........-. 20: e eee ee cee eee 10
Skinnerii—Scarlet and yellow, 114 feet.......... 2... cece ee cece eer eee eee 10
Choice Selected Varieties.....0 .......... cc cece cece et ence ee es ease sres a

ARABIS.

An early blooming plant, weil suited for borders and rock work. H P,
Alpina—White, 18 Inches: 2 isi Lace se tele « seit sisie sieve eels alelerel nielete) Meleteterees spenatenete 10
ARGEMONE.

Very showy plants, with large poppy-like flowers. H A.
Grandiflora—White, very handsome, 2 feet........ese csc ee cece creer ees cere 5
Hunnemannii—Carmine and yellow, 2 feet.......-. 6... cece eee e eee cee eee 5
Mexicana—Yellow; 2 feet. science seis « sereslepncielclelesisierecleraivionticier ieiicaceeiaee 5

ARMERIA—Thrift, Sea Pink.

A compact and beautiful hardy plant, largely used for edging.
Maritima—Rose pink, % foot

ARISTOLOCHIA—Dutchman’s Pipe.

Arapid growing hardy climber, growing toa height of thirty feet, with large

heart-shaped foliage, and curious heart-shaped flowers. H P.
Sipho—Yellowish brown ...6cc.ci.cccesie oe cc ee eee wee cere ee ees eee Neieh deieieeeste 10
ARALIA.

Sieboldii—A handsome foliage plant.” Pie... coe ke cee cee ere eee eee vee 25

ARNEBIA CORNUTA—Arabian Primrose.

An exceedingly pretty annual, producing a profusion of rich primrose yellow
flowers about 34 inch in diameter, marked, upon first opening, with five
black spots, which change the secona day toa rich maroon color, van-
ishing entirely on the third day, leaving the flower a clear yellow. The
cut flower is very effective and keeps fresh a long time in water. The
plant grows bushy and about two feet high..........-.........-++- sae ;

ASTERS.

Very beautiful hardy annuals, attaining a height of from 8 to 24 inches.
When grown in rich soil they produce in great profusion their exceedingly
rich and showy flowers. HH A.

China—Fine mixed. ................ goacddoGd looded cogcqUababaDboRnouRoon de 5
Cocardeau, or New Crown—Two colored flowers, the central petals pure

white, sometimes small and quilled, surrounded by large flat petals of a

bright color; 114 feet; mixed COlOTS.... 2.1.2... cece cece eect reeset ete eens 10
Comet—A beautiful new variety resembling the Japanese Chrysanthemum

*in form; flowers very large and globular, about 4 inches across.

WEED INO coovaedacacuooscecoc0e 15 White, with lilac,........... +5. eae ode)

LIM LIMO. 520 toocadoopaocus\dace 15 Rose'and White.................--..15
Diamond—Is a comparatively new Aster of the Dwarf Imbrique

Plants 114 feet in height, very robust; blooms freely, flowers perfect and

Compaciwlarcie-mmixedCOlOLseeeme rece eiteee es erieleccieieicissinelstelsiere/-levelevcsier= 10
Dwarf Chrysanthemum Flowered—A splendid variety of dwarf, com-
pact habit, 9 inches in height; -flowers large, and produced when others
are out of bloom.

class.

White to azure blue,......... ..10 Dearie MAS eo abpcopogodboGaomouNS 10
INES COMO? concosseiceeapae pocgoG IOs | PEE OIS) coonoge sougoedccouead dode 10
Snow white: ...-...... ....:..-- 10 | Mixed colors.........0....0...-.00-- 10
Bright scanletionem-tsteis cenit). 10

Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet—Height from 12 to 15 inches; a very fine

blooming variety; mixed colors........... a) PMMA oe oes sistas LO
Goliath—The flowers of this class are of enormous dimensions, and of the

most perfect form. It blooms profusely; the pluut is of strong, robust

} Ini op tis Y 1Aiegac gacong ono a0 dbo docboepheoeodgobe cooC dae bapod socbosuoodsonon 10
| Giant Emperor—A very beautiful variety, with very large double flowers,

often measuring from 4 to 6 inches in diameter; 1 foot; fine mixed........ 10
| Harlequin—A dwarf variety, with striped and spotted flowers............-- 10

‘Hedge Hog, or Needle—Petals long,
quilled and sharply pointed; 2 feet;
i emixedicolorsic sche Meee. eee 10
| Imbricated Pompone — Very perfect,
globe shape, and beautifully imbricat-
ed; mixed colors................. Soo0n 10

I

OR BALL ASTER.

A magnificent class of Asters, which
were obtained from the well known
Peony - Flowered Perfection tribe.
Similar but somewhat dwarfer in
| habit than the latter, it distinguishes
itself at first sight by its beautiful shorter-petalled and perfectly round flowers,
|which may be compared to the finest varieties of the incurved class of Chrys-

anthemums. The engraving of the single flower shows the noble form of the
flowers better than it can be described. The plants attain a height of about
20 to 24inches. The fully deyeloped flowers, measuring from 2144 to 3 inches
| across, are as round as a ball, and being borne on long stalks, they will prove
|yery useful for cutting. (See cut.)
It comes in three colors:

JEWEL OR

BALL ASTER.

PRD LGMOLOSS OUI P SLND Ktaeiveieyeisictelsinielelcioversiele)oieiclelsieteleiclelels) s\-l-)i"lelele\ebsiaielsisio\eleie/eieleieie/= 15
WAS ROSS, Or DE Lbecesscaduedeeodosdusanooo bepeudubaD bobaecoobe dumogadadscale)
ROS AIO WAoulis,, ee ioeeaedas eons ee ocop DEO dbbeesbadcuE DOpaoeoobddooonec 15

83 packets (1 of each) 40 cts.

ASTERS—Dwarf Victoria.

One of the finest Asters in cultivation; flowers very large, perfectly double,
imbricated and globular; 20 inches in height.

Burret wmmretsetlererectvelaiele) sist oie 10 IDEIkG NWO cacgdogsonaecriod daonODbOD 10
Briehtiscarletyacesscemen tecrstre 10 COE M bse Ko a5 05 Sdine ne CHOC OOODOOUONO 10
CriMSOMM eerie eroolelieetercleters 10 WObGlesenqesdvonsde Oetoccnn uoonDd 10
uTplepvaoletcecsseceteciccl sce. 10

Victoria Needle Asters—A remarkably free blooming variety with large
double flowers of a very unique appearance. The habit of growth is
similar to the old Victoria, with the exception that the petals of the
flowers are curved round as a needle. The colors range through the
various shades of red, blue, purple, crimson, rose, Ct@....... 26 eeee cee LO

TRIUMPIL ASTER.

Triumph—This is undoubtedly the most beautiful and perfect of all
dwarf Asters. The flowers measure from 214 to 3 inches across,
and are of the most faultless Peeony form, all petals being beauti-
fully incurved. The color is rich and brilliant.
Deepiscarletavrstieie ctsisiclers 15 | Deep scarlet and white.... ........15

PAEONY-FLOWERED PERFECTION ASTERS.
A handsome variety with incurved petals. The flowers are very
large and almost perfectly round; grows about 20 inches high. This is
a sta ndard variety for florists’ use.

NSCS Coonan udnens cou Sb oopHoos cone Ll) Purenwaitererenetrreiteetecleriielttoet
Crimson ere aeee 10 Dark crimson.. ........
Light blue..... ...... serene islists 10 Readchmblossomiusen en mnsaae

Carmine namie 10 Purple, violet and white.....

LIMO IN oosddotadosodqacadodd 10 Mixed ColOnS sp riersieteretrelelelelelelelerelelerele 19
INADA) lon 4 SonoadkeoedaoancdcaD 10

Feony-Flowered Globe—The earliest of the Asters—two weeks earlier
than Truffaut’s Peony-flowered; flowers very large; plant branching and
strong, does nof require SUPpOrt. 2... 6. cece cece eee ee eee ee cette ee ee ee .-10

Rose—Two feet in height; robust; large flowers; petals finely imbricated and
of great substance; one of the very best; mixed colors................-.-10

Truffaut’s Pzeony-Flowered Perfection—Very double, of fine form,

round as a ball; produces few side flowers; 114 feet in height; many

COLOTSHIM UKE: reas poncrereh eter Tete abel ciao otclela tava loinc Sakae He Ree ESE erect elo.
Washington—The largest Aster we have ever known, often 5 inches in
diameteriand perfect hmixednCOlors:asiciselenanicie sone c cen eieeie cis series: 10

Washington Needle—Like the weil-known Washington Aster, this variety
produces freely flowers of enormous proportions and of almost every color.
Like the Victoria Needle, the petals are curved round like a needle, pre-
senting a beautiful appearance..............-...-eseeeee saodop ddadodnoanioD 10

NEW ASTER—Zulu King.

A new and distinct variety. The plant is of pyramidal growth, and bears on
long dark stems a great abundance of medium-sized flowers, globular
shaped and of a peculiar black purple color, never before found among
AGUS IS o006-cooo bab 00". obo do ndb0 codo dado Dea HonD GoodloboddeudoucSeean ¥ - 20

ASTER—Ne Plus Ultra:

A pew dwarf, very large flowering Aster; is12 to 14 inches high, has a stout
stem, Candelaber shaped branches, forming a perfectly round bust, and pre-
senting their extremely large, fine shaped and very double flowers of Victoria
Aster shape free and erect to view,

Mixedicolors Crimson rail cel amicliip Umikee eral lorsteich siciepatsret yalelalelstelystonievieiereters 15
Mignon—A handsome pure white variety, similar in shape to the Victoria;
flowers arched and somewhat larger than the Pompone.... ..... ...-.+-- 10

Miniature Bouquet—A dwarf sort, growing from 6 to 8 inches high, and
producing an abundance of very small dounble flowers..........--...0+-- 10

42 CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. ~

BARTONIA.

Showy plants, with large, golden flowers, which expand in the hot sun, and ©
are exceedingly brilliant. The foliage is gray and thistle-like in appearance. —
They require considarable water. Sow seedin open ground where it is intended
to flower. H A. E ; ;
Aunea—Goldentyellow, 2hteetzn Wecccccelesciecwlessemicleeilstecettssteleveelesellae Laie 5
Aurea Nana—Dwarf, golden yellow........... ..-.+5- $95 adosHedes4 odes 5

BRACHYCOME.

< A very pretty dwarf-growing plant, covered all summer with a profusion of
Cineraria-like blossom. H H A,

iy

i
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ti
SNOW BALL ASTER.
<‘Snowball,’’ or Princess White—An excellent new dwarf White Aster,

producing an abundance of flowers, semi-spherical in form, composed of

short very thickly set imbricated petals, a single plant often developing

ASiMaN yas ithintyAhlOw rss eetecc setae eyeclselese(ereteceleleleticieoeretalelalels cleteieatecalere)= 15
Reid’s German Quilled—Flowers double; the petals have the appear-

ance of quills or tubes; height from 114 to 2 feet; finest mixed colors.....10

!
ITIPORTED COLLECTION OF ASTERS.
Dwarf Chrysanthemum—F lowered in 6 separate colors. ..........-.-.+-- 40
DMwarf Victoria—In'6 separate Colorsi. i). ss505 Sols. cease caeie wees scieccesele 40
Peony-Flowered Perfection—In 10 separate COlOrs...... 2.2.20 cece eee ee 65
Hed TehOF—IN. G:SEPALALECOLOLS ris) arejers acioseletettetole/otelefel= crelerel oierotelelevseisietsteisicisie sisisie 40
Reid’s German Milled—In 6 separate colors .............-..022 ee ee eee eee 40
Corcardeau, or Crown—In 6 separate COIOTS........5.. cee cece ee ceee cece 40
AMPELOPSIS. ;
Veitchii — ‘Japanese Creeper,’’ or ‘‘ Boston
Ivy.’’ A beautiful, hardy climber...... 10
AUBRETIA.
: , BALSAM.
Dwarf, but ornamental trailing plants suit- Si
able for rock work or edging. H P. | BALSAM—I ady’s Slipper.
Deltoidea—Pink. ........ 6... eee seen eee eee es 10 | Our customers will be much pleased with all the strains of Balsam that we
offer. They cannot be’surpassed either in doubleness or in the great.variety of
AURICULA. colors which they represent. T A.
Of this beautiful little plant we have a very Camellia Flowered—Finest double, mixed colors, 2 feet ................ 10
fine strain of English-saved seed. The flowers, | Camellia Flowered, Spotted — German, double, spotted with white;
which resemble the Primrose somewhat, are of Mixed! 'colors’!/52scieh js UKGHoahe cee cacllete as ente teat etael stele elie ele ara eeeReEIee 16
various shades of crimson, yellow, maroon, ete. P. | Camellia Flowered, White—Extra choice, double..........-..-.--eceee+ 10
AURICULA. xtraj Choicer mixed ace ats eee celseicinies 25 | Camellia Flowered—Collection 6 colors, each in separate package........ Bl
ASPERULA—Woodruff. Rose Flowered—Fine rosy pink...... BSCR RESO 325 G5 9H O 9 OSS anc07 1¢
| Bright scarletvtacacicieete-eelecireiectete 10 Pure white..... Gonocubcosaons Auono!

A pretty little plant, with beautiful flowers; sweet scented. | Deep) blood-red is.) e/e/2 see seers ele 10 | Collection of 12 varieties ........ 85
Azurea Setosa—Blue, Una sty Suqdacegupoeconcseore., 0 peosmomodcesdabor B) White tinted rose............0--+s 10) | Mixedlicolorsisceeen cee eee 10
Odorata—(Sweet Woodruff)—When dried has a delightful odor, which is | Double Red . .........s.ceceeceececccceececeencuecs seth danke eae ayy

imparted to clothing if put ina wardrobe with them. HP. Qinches....10 | Double White. ........c0000 ceses cevceccucecceee cos seuceueecserteseecuens abc

’ TT | Double Lilaes oj) ee ae Ee eee oii Ane 5a
BACHELOR S BU ON—Centurea, Cyanus. Double’ Beach: BLOSSOM, oom s icon ole ete -\= sleiele Nelsen eeiate arte teeaiete eee Hy ;

A perfectly hardy border plant, succeeding finely in any common garden | Double Solferina— Beautifully striped scarlet and lilac on white ground.1¢

soil, but the flowers are more brilliant if grown in gravelly ground. Under | Double Mixed—Per ounze, 40C ......... 0... cce cece ee cree tenn ee cece et ce reese F

cultivation it is really a handsomer flower, sporting into varieties of white | .
purple, pink, particolored, ete. ; 2to 3 feet high. H A. | BALLOON VINE—Cardiospermum.

Centaurea, Cyanus, fl. pl—Double flowered Corn Bottle, mixed colors..10 | A curious climbing plant, worthy ofattention. H H A.
Cvanus—oi1ncle smixXeds sPeri0Z.; 2oCemecicsicics i) wiciecien eo cisciriemine cee erent 5 | Cardiospermum Halicacabum—White, 5 feet. ..............-...-2- 200s é

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BELLIS. BRYONOPSIS.

A beautiful climber, bearing green fruits which change, us the season
advances, to bright scarlet striped with white. H H A.
Laciniosa Erythrocarpa—l0 feet 2.0.0.0... :cccc cece eee tose eres eer ceeees 5

CACALIA—Tassel Flower.

Pretty, free-flowering annuals, with tassel-shaped flowers, known by some
as Flora’s Paint Brush. H A.

Double Daisy.

One of the most charming of
spring flowers. In bloom from
Aprilto June. HHP. |
Snowball — Large, very

double, pure white...... 15

a ; AuTen— Golder yellow srs /nje> cle sieveletelaserela)«1=/-e1s slerele’a\elele\elejorai cla(ayolelaleraletsiets\siaiel=\+1e 5
Berennis, Hopped Double |) \Caceimea Scarlet d eee ck eee ee ee Lt Cee arene Rate, 5
white... pionetaar eee anit 10 aU Ob eXel COIS seo haduibocicnacoaduaconububenodaeono bdce cdg couoce cbosnUonas odod 5
Perennis, fil. pl— Double | -
eC ea Sc, 10 | CALANDRINIA.
Longfellow —Flowers, | Free-blooming creeping plants, suitable for rock-work or edging. H A.
large, dark rose...........10 | Grandiflora—Rosy pink, 1 foot .......... 0... eee eee eee eee teen eet eeee oa &
Perennis, fl. pL— Double | Umbellata—Violet crimson, Veteet Netty s ate nes Winans ki auN SAM cater ipnait ra ic &
INTEC cievstetelcieteisioie ciactercheei< 10
CAMPANULA.
BETA. One of our favorite herbaceous plants. All the varieties are strikingly

ix beautiful.
‘¢Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bell’’—A beautiful variety with large

Ornamental leaved beet.
Chilensis — A beautifully

BELLIS: variegated variety........ 10 | flowers in many brilliant colors, resembling in shape a cup and saucer.
Isl sh. WA Senco odeanooodeuddEdd. Godosdo0oGdbom) waboNde ObGD g0dD 0bGd bouUDC 10
BEGONIA. Grandiflora—Large, deep blue. HP... ci cece eee cee ce cece vere eeees 10
Plants well worthy of the’admiration they receive. For decorative pur- | Lorei—Blue and white mixed. HLA. 1 f00t. 0.1.01. cece ee eee ee ete tees 5
poses they are unexcelled, They are alike at home in the parlor or conserva- Speculum (Venus' Looking Glass)—Blue. H A..... 0.0... ccc eee ec eee eee eee D
tory, bearing with great patience almost any treatment. The Tuberous rooted | Speculum, Double—Blue. HA... 2. ieee eee ee ee eee 10

varieties have beautiful flowers, many of the single NHowers measuring from 6
to 9ineches in circumference. TP.

Lord Bea

Crimson!

edged,

with golgas

round)

brown e}

The Sultayel] Flower.
vety criny ywers, which
with golig oy the inner
Os qh are borne in

brown {y frost. It isa

new and

type, tH Bell.

the flov, Succeeds best
rich erhrt, Their large
ceeding immer, and are

CHRYSANTHEMUM. in appe
Segtum Grandifliorum—Sulphur yellow, 214 inches across..|.............-.
NEO COGHnodbbo0queshcsocnpodcoHeece pobpogaauoBoGoDOGuGD Cove. DOD lasooogbovoo Does 5
Double Annual Varieties.
TUBEROUS DEGONIA. A . .
3 ‘ s Ps Wer New Double—Fringed, see noyelties...............6.-0000 8 sughout the summer
Choice Mixed Single—Tuberous rooted; from prize varieties. . Coronarium—Double whit
B Choice Mixed Double— ee A "4 AG ve Leeny: : Oulblewyniitesnyeeclttetieeerrec eect eickettets A.
| Choice Rex Varieties—Large-leaved sorts, mixed.............0c0eee cece ee Coronarium—Double yellow..................---.+-+-s; native of the western
| Semperflorens Atropurpureus—A beautiful Begonia with brilliant Coronarinm—Doublerscarletiriet weakest ee oe ello lec oaloiole cic dsl elersie dateaieie.cleleisteie 5
orange carmine flowers and glossy, brownish red foliage. ............. 25 Si le P San? 5
In e erennila Fi} eOeonondo re ee €
BROWALLIA. s

i ne = ; shea 38 Nee |Frutescens—(Marguerite or Paris Daisy)—The yeolum I eregrinum.
very handsome, profuse blooming plant, growing freely inany rich soil. | thi. variety, so popular for decorative purpf cultivation, growing rapidly

HHA. | under the most ordinary culture; 1% foot i
S j d » 14 --Jane Fyre 7-fringed f vers
ita, Ccennlea— Bluei114 fects... 1. cgsece. sees se ceedacesecceeces sree seeeneee 5 [tomtesse de Chambord—Yellow Paris Daisy “nce of yellow-fringed flowers

Elata Alba—White, 114 feet ..... heed sitiat SMa he Cob aan blanc cee aE eeCnee 5 |:toile de Or—Large golden yellow.............
Rozelii—Blue and white; flowers double the size of the preceding sorts. ....10 |

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CALAMPELIS—Eccremocarpus.

A beautiful climber with pretty foliage, and bearing profusely bright
orange tubed-shaped fiowers, produced in clusters. It attains a height of ten
feet ina season. H A,

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CATLENDULA—CAPE MARIGOLD.

CALENDULA—Cape Marigold.

| Attractive and free blooming plants, doing well in almost any situation.
The Pot Marigold, C. Pongei, is mucb prized as a pot plant. H A.
CALCEOLARIA. Officinalis Le Proust—Uniformly double; nankeen; edged with brown... 5
Officinalis Meteor—A variety very fine for pot culture, bearing ight yellow
CALCEOLARIA. flowers, striped with bright orange. Per oz., 20cts ..... Dette eree ence eee: 5

Splendid plants for greenhouse decoration, forming in spring dense masses Pluvialis—Pure white, 1 foot Per 02., 15 cts...0.... 0.0... eee AW Sab wos Bore)
ef pocket-shaped flowers. Sow in September. TT P. Pongei, fl. pl. (pot Marigold)—Double white. Per 0z., 15 cts Prand)
Hybrida Superba—Saved from the finest formed and most beautifully | Prince of Orange—An improvement on Meteor. The color is a deeper

Marked} Varieties. Hacciccce etme cee eee ceioh ieee oes Ceao5 ctl shade of orange and striped in the same way. Per 0z., 25 Cts............. 5

CASSIA. | CANDYTUFT— Iberis.

Beautitul plants for the conservatory or window, neat in foliage,and | One of the most popular hardy an-

compact in habit; flowers yellow. TP. Mixed..-...... DESREBORpONGHORENGRO 10 nuals; it is of the easiest culture, and

ian Milled—In 6 separate (ONO) s scsanoodoOetodss bua0 co Bose 40 | grown for a variety of purposes almost
| or Crown—lIn 6 separate colors........:.- sscseeciseeeceeeee40} all the yearround. H.A.
This. genusof Empress—A new handsome-shaped
plants ranks AMPELOPSIS. PF : é : P C
amongoucbest| pure white Candytuft, of pyra-
i The. Veitchii — ‘Japanese Creeper,” or ‘‘ Boston midal form. The flowers are much
eae oe Ivy.’ A beautiful, hardy climber......10 larger than the ordinary varieties.10
dered E: elilom | Dark Bur ple yrweei esol -iesjeinteloveiniater= 5
Guaneranal red . AUBRETIA. Dunnett’s Extra Crimson........ 5
tJ = = aS .
ish brown, with . Dwarf, but ornamental trailing plants suit- We Wet 2 US WUE, ID NOSEN EL 5
dark purple able for rock work or edging. H P. Migr ee VO ee Aen ee ar hie AON *
center. HA | Lilae—Dwarf, very compact......... 5
Co a 5 a ¢ MeltoiMea— Pink eiriere, sslesete\erole)oje)o1ej,0.4 1001219 cleteieie)e 10 | New Carmine—True to Colona 5
Wiarton Rocket—Pure white, in large trusses 5
Beautiful AURICULA. me arr cee UERE CC eat 2
5 i ‘GZ, y : i 1umb—New dwarf, white ...
yellow .... 5 Of this beautiful little plant we have a very wie DTiaR ea speeeloae aie
Crimson... 5 fine strain of English-saved seed. The flowers, : A Sai Pia CANDXTUET:
a Is ss : Fine Mixed—Per 02z., 20¢ ........... 5
Bicolor Hy- which resemble the Primrose somewhat, are of ;
brida fi.pl. various shades of crimson, yellow, maroon, ete. P. CANNA—Indian Shot.
—A hand- pvra. xtra Choice pmMPXe dias yaettajerersishelclenteictes sieve lereteratejere 25 Beautiful large-leaved foliage plants, suitable for forming groups on lawns
some double or for the center of mixed flower beds. Many of the varieties are very beauti-
es ial ff. ; s. Many y
variety re- ASPERULA Woodru ful, both in foliage and flower. H. H. P.
sembling ‘tle plant, with beautiful flowers; sweet scented. Bicelox swiped foliage erclelelelatcletelalclaveletsieleiaveteinistctetstaniemeistetens BAD 5
» do a ete 5 Joccinea—Very red ..... ... : a 5D
une double . Blue, z 0! te Ai Sari Pe 6 Te Shige Shah, Vanna ralie se ad A rages ° Compacta Elegantissima—Low, free-flowering ............0eeecceeee cerns 5
Gaillardia. 10 Woodruft)—When dried has a delightful odor, which is Gigantea—A large-growing variety .... 2.0. ....00 esse see ec noes Bee Sy ayaa
Finest Double hing if putina wardrobe withthem. HP. 9inches....10 Indica Ruber—f INE TOD seiiecge. sie elecdiesa sola le acsd RSE 5
Mixed penlon Nepalensis—Superb yellow flowers..............02 e000: OAaecsee todo OF Sanicen.
2 a <0Y » TT is | Spectabilis—Red flowers................... or obae dono sabose 5
AV OS so cadeasabaa 5 S BU ON Centurea, Cyanus. | £Lricolor—Bright scarlet, striped foliage... 2 ./2)-iccacwen ccleeuen bite uetemneer 5
. . \r plant, succeeding finely in any common gardep| Warscewiczii—brilliant red, variegated foliage. ................ selec oon!)
Perennial Variety. "Pp a Ae s & pane bard 8 . | Warscewiczii Nobilis—Very showy a ele ictiefets ‘ E evar aie yefolniete neitre eters 5
Coreopsis Lanceolata !T¢ brilliant if grown in gravelly ground. Unde} Zebrina—Scarlet, striped foliage...............22..cee ee eeeee i 5
—A very showy yellow hndsomer flower, sporting into varieties of whit« | Finest Mixed—Per 02Z., 25 Cts ........0.50 cecccuvence arcicEee'S fs)
sort. Very hardy. (See t¢.; 2to3feet high. HA. | Large Flowering French Cannas.
CUE) eee e reece ee ee ee eee 10 tae flowered: Conn Botilenmu xed colors) | A new class of Cannas, dwarf in habit, and with very large, brilliant flowers.
PL OZ.) 200... eee Feet eee ee cette renee eens | (Crozy’s Finest Mixed Colors oii. cic cscecrce cine lence ici een tee eel

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CARNATION.

CARNATION.

An important and beautiful class; none more so are grown.
varieties have a delicious clove fragrance. H H P.
Choice Bizarre—The seed we have of this varietv is saved from a very fine
Collectionsofmamed@hlowerseee mercer ceciiclselcete eicicteielecie=isieelelsleltsiels)-1 25
Grenadin—The earliest Carnation to bloom. The flowers, whith are large,
bright scarlet and very double, are produced in great abundance........25
Perpetual, or Tree—This may be expected to produce very choice varie-
ties, having been saved from very beautiful sorts 2
Choice Pink—Choice saved from specimen flowers

Most of the

Choice White—Choice saved from specimen flowers ...........-..-+0:000++ 25
Choice Yellow—Choice saved from specimen flowers ..........+--++2+-5-- 25
Choice Double Mixed—Saved from named flowerS...........-2:2-2eeeeees 25
| Good Mixed—For border plants........... 0 c.ccce cece ce ccce ee eees cee e teens 10
| Pink—Flowers very beautiful and fragrant. Best Double—Mixed colors. 25
| Picotee—F lowers all one color, beautifully bordered, red, rose and purple.
| ITM COMME TMP Clv6 daugisdoe poSOdasOHDSoCe Cy GadocdGS soroe EBD Reo ie Soe raee 25
| CACTUS.
Curious greenhouse or parlor plants, some with beautiful flowers, while
| others are remarkable for their odd-shaped foliage. Fine Mixed........... 25
CARDUUS.
| Achenthoides—The true Scotch Thistle, foliage very large. HP.......... 10
CENTAUREA—Dusty Miller.
| All the varieties named, with the exception of C. Cyanus, rank among the
| best foliage plants we have for bedding, C. Cyanus is the well-known Batche-
| lor’s Button.
| Candidissima—A very fine silvery-leaved plant, 1 foot. HHP.. ......... 10
Cyanus—Known as Batchelor’s Button and Corn Bottle; various colors
i) DINER Cee PL A err NOZs 21 CUS silly rieisielel clei ale iete eke tieie) sleic/oicleleieielers elect loidasetaci as 5
| Cyanus epi: — Doubles Corn Bottle elyAvcnc ever cetvisiee balsa cule letalen\aelsavelyeieisea 10

| Clementei—A robust and free growing variety, with silvery leaves, deeply

MINS edamd cuts stoote VEN Be iy) 9) 5 |iiciraiaovelere siete siel bis che lslerete ebetise sie yokes + 10
Gymnocarpa—The foliage of this variety is finely cut and silvery. It is

!
Hh) perhaps the best variety for bedding purposes; 4% foot. HH P........10

MARGUERITE CARNATIONS.
Dianthus Caryophylius, fl. pl.

A beautiful new strain of Carnations, producing in great abundance flow
ers of the most brilliant hues, ranging through the various shades of white
pink, red, and many varie-
gated. The flowers are large
and of fine form. A val-
uable feature of it is, the
calyx neyer bursts.
Their beauty is not
surpassed by any
flowering plant;
and as a proof of
their usefulness we
need only mention
the following facts:
Seedling plants be-
gin to bloom about
the fourth month
from the time of
sowing, so that by
sowing seed about
the first of March,
many of the plants
will begin flower-
ing in June, and
continue to bloom
in great profusion until
frost comes, when they
can be taken out of the
ground and potted, and
they will givea profusion
of flowers throughout the
winter. Furthermore, as many as eighty per cent. of seedlings may be relied
upon to produce double flowers, which is an unusually large proportion. The
plants are dwarf, compact and robust in habit. Per pkt..................055- 10

CHRYSANTHEMUM.

MARGUERITE CARNATIONS,

This will always be a
garden favorite, for in the
late autumn, when nearly
all outdoor plants have
succumbed to frost, the
Chrysanthemum is then
in its fullest glory.

Single Annual

Varieties.
Burridgeanum-Crim-
son, white center .: 6
Lord Beaconsfield—
Crimson, maroon-
edged, and striped
with golden rim sur-
rounding a rich
brownleye .......... 5
The Sultan—Rich, vel-
vety crimson maroon
with golden rim sur-
rounding a dark
brown center......
V, E. Gladstone — A
new and very distinet
type, the whole of
the flower being of
rich crimson, ex-

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ceedingly brilliant
CHRYSANTHEMUM. in appearance...... 5
Segtum Grandiflorum—Sulphur yellow, 244 inches across............... 5
Wihbaeol CONOdoaddodooso sodaueusadnooen0d mtd was AAEM BOC OumOKde cons coomtebe aides bana 5
Double Annual Varieties.
New Double—Fringed, see novelties.................- Boaaan DbnRODhO Oa NE Code
Coronarium—Double white............0.. cee cence eee AUD SUDO OnDEDUEACNK0 5
Coronarium—Double yellow...... 0... ccc cece eect teen cee eee teens nese 5
Coronarium—oubleyscarlet: yy tector alata stat foiole afolieielalatalelelo) olavelstel<Pslale «lel «15 /c/e) ells 5

Single Perennial Varieties.

Frutescens—(Marguerite or Paris Daisy)—The white, star-like flowers of
this variety, so popular for decorative purposes, are freely produced

under the most ordinary culture; 114 foot 10.0... 0 ili eee eee cece eee ee 0
Comtesse de Chambord—Yellow Paris Daisy ................ stcacodo MY,
Etoile de Or—Large golden yellow...........ccccce cere ce see cece eee wenees 10

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Double Perennial Chrysanthemums.

Japonicum fi, pl.—New Japanese variety, saved from choice flowers....10
Chinese—Doublen finest mi xedacolorssee seer ere occa ee oeeenieeee 23
Japanese—Double, finest mixed Colors...... 2.2... 0.0. cece ce cce sete cece cece 25
Pom pone—Double, finest mixed colors...............-- stare chasse eiaiaieleietem siete 25
Inodorum Plenissimum—aA semi-trailing variety, with small double
swhitert o\ersipfine:t OL VaSeSeer en eee aeee Monten CE vicina lecerate eee alco eae 10

Interesting and _ brilli-
ant annuals of tropical
origin. The plumosa varie-
ties bear profusely hand-
some spikes of feather-like
blossoms, while the Cris-
tata sorts are finely cut so
as to resemble a cock’s
comb. (See cut.) HHA.

Cristata Aurea—
Dwarf yellow ...... 5

Cristata Coccinea—
(See cut.) Dwarf
crimson, fine, 1 foot. 5

Glasgow Prize—A
beautiful variety,
with very large crim-

COCKSCOMB. SOD Comps se -weeseee 10

Japonica—A new and beautiful variety, with crimson branches. The

combs, which are exceedingly bright, are as finely cut as ruffled lace.... 5

Feathered Varieties.

CINERARIA.

The varieties known as C. Hybrida are well known and exceedingly bril-

liant greenhouse plants. C, Maritima is cultivated for its silvery foliage, and
esteemed as one of the best plants of that kind for ribbon borders. H H P.
Hybrida (James’ Prize Strain)—The plants are dwarfin habit, flowers very
Jarge and beautifully marked, colors brilliant and of tine substance. ...
Double Large Flowering Hybrida—Saved from a choice strain. ........50
Maritima—<An ornamental foliage plant, with large silvery leaves.......... 5

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Free blooming
plants with large
single flowers
resembling small
single Dahlias.
The cut blooms
are used very ex-
tensively in flo-
ral design work
and for loose
bunches in vases
they are indis-
pensible,keeping
fresh in water a
long time.

Mixed = shades
of purple,
rose, white,
CUOSs5d0 sauas 10

Pure White, 10

COSMOS.

CATCHFELY—Silene Armeria.

The flowers, which are small, white

Pretty annuals of the easiest culture,
and various shades of red, are produced abundantly. It derives its name from
2 viscid moisture on the stem, which sometimes entraps flies. H A.

Mixed in. oi SRee a Balti ee eee ee Oe ee en a eee eee 5

CEDRONELLA.

A desirable plant, with long spikes of flowers, remaining a long time in
bloom. The leaves are fragrant. H P.

Compact growing plants, bearing profusely small bright flowers, borne in
clusters on almost transparent stems. H A.
Mixed—Red and white, 144 foot.............

CERINTHE—Honey Wort. |

Showy annuals, much resorted to by bees on account of its honey secre-
tions. H A.
Mixed—Yellowin-iscieaccict cect occ cee cineecie asia sie tik ce Cesena ear

CHAMAEPEUCE.

Fish bone Thistles, curious and ornamental, much used in publie gardens.
Casabonz—Glossy, dark green leaves with white nerves and brown spines,

Diacantha—Long, ornamental leaves thickly set with spines. HB..... ..10

CHOROZEMA.

Cordata—Charming greenhouse shrub, with bright orange-colored flowers.
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CASTOR OIL BEAN.

(See Ricinus.)

CLARKIA.

Very desirabie plants, extensively used for massing where» brilliant dis-
play is wanted. We offer some of the newest and best varieties ; 1144 foot. H A.

Integripetala—Rosy crimson, large and handsome.............. .... ----- 5
Integripetala Rose, fl. pl—Beautiful double variety... .........-...... 5
Integripetala Alba—Pure white, very pretty .............. 2-2. 215. eee ees D
Integripetala—Mrs. Langtry—Snow white, center crimson, brilliant.... 5
Limbata—White margined) ieee. ciemtererteseietier cee eee a
Pulchella—Deep rose................ BBHoabOnonood CaOeH conde J86,50005 ps 0560 a |
Finest Mixed Single VarietieS.. 2. 2.205.220 in ee eee dai ese cle teliene ones 5
Kinest Mixed Double Warieties) 2222. ae sects ele eeinereeistens steerer )
CLEMATIS.
A well known hardy climbing piant.
Flammula—White, fragrant, 15 feet............... =PafaieieceversieFoiaieXeloia ateleaefeneisicieters 10 fh
Jackmanni Varieties—Mixed shades of blue, white. purple, ete. Flowers 2
3 tO 4AM ONES BCLOSS ee patererse cte alee tetnse aealetoeavete siete iol ole eleie lanes tepete elses ee sel 25 \
Witicella—Whilte: ..cpstesto- eee ROR H Et oe Sane SO EAC OE oo JOSH Sa TOUS es on 10 y
CLEOME. y
Half-hardy annual, with rose-colored flowers.
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CLIANTHUS.

Magnificent plants, which may be found difficult to raise, but which can be
suecessfully grown when sown in the open air in May, ina dry, sunny position.
ishjatae, /
Dampieri—A magnificent shrub, flowers in clusters, drooping, pea-shaped,

4 inches in length, ofa brilliant scarlet with intense black spotsin center Tt

of each flower olajels Seed casein ee Oem itebTers 20

jin cultivation.

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CLERODENDRON BALFOURII.

| Charming greenhouse climber, producing rich scarlet flowers from snow-
white envelupes. It may also be trained on a trellis as a pot plant, with
fine effect. oneraeaocddo sg ds 25

One of the fiaest of our summer climbers, with fine foliage and large, bell-
\shaped purple flowers. It grows very rapidly, often attaining a height of
\twenty to thirty feet, and spreading out correspondingly. In sowing, place the

‘seed edgewise and cover lightly. HHP.
iScandens—Purple, 20 feet..... 2... cee cece ct wee e ra sene ert seeeceees ible EBON 10
COCCINEA.

\Indica—A handsome climber, with brilliant red berries spotted white, foli-

age dark glossy green. HH P....... 20.2.2... BOBO OANUH COS OE CUBR OOBE 10
COSMIDIUM.

Showy annuals, well adapted for groups and borders. H A.

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CONVOLYVULUS,
CONVOLVULUS.

C. Major (Morning Glory) is undoubtedly the most popular annual climber
The minor varieties are largely used for bedding and hang-
ing baskets. HH A.

Aurea Superbus—Beautiful golden-yellow, 6 feet......-......2.. cee eee 10
Major (Morning Glory)—Fine mixed varieties. Per oz., 10 cts........ 0... 5
| Mauritanicus—Hardy trailing plant, about 1 foot high, and produces an
abundance of rich, satiny, lavender blossoms, Especially adapted for

} ROME ODK Or DEBS, song oaoncnsebo dedaboeasdn onc coob0b stoosodbeoodenD H6B 10
| Minor Tricolor—Violet, purple and white, 1 foot..........-2...200eeeee eee D
} Minor Unicaulus—An upright variety with compact heads of purplish
IIKERHO WEIS mIMLOOte aA tea este tie tse cee IRE UU TER ee ARTO Me 5
| Minor Kermesina Violacea—Crimson yiolet, very brilliant, 1 foot....... 5

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COLEUS.

Coleus are indispensable wherever colored-leayed plants ure desired, The
Seed we offer may be expected to produce many lew, striking varieties. H H P.
Wew Hybrids.....:............-+- COD OO HE ROE 6

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CORDYLINE.

Australis—Ornamental foliage greenhouse plant.... ....... So nach on ncdane:s 2%
COLLINSIA.
Free-Blooming annual. The flowers are in whorles, with several on each
stem, usually a little over a foot high. H H A.
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COLLOMIA.

A useful border plant, and well suited for pot culture. H A.
Mixed—Piniks an ci salim omee ee stecle trates ke teieteiersieteeiiieleisveatctalsreterseierere ueeieieieisver iets Ba
CORONILLA.

Glauca—Fine growing shrubs; for pots; yellow. HHP............ ....... 25
CYCLAMEN.

Valuable pot plants with Orchid-lhke blossoms of great variety. HH P.
Albert Victor—The flowers are an intense brilliant crimson carmine hue.
The foliage differs from the other in the exquisite beauty of its markings, 25

Rersicum—Hinestimixed 4) 1O0teeerces coerce siecioese ecco eee eee 15

Persicum Giganteum—Finest mixed; the flowers measure from 2 to 244
inchespnslengthersesssitssiseteitciecien crests ete eeicen Reece ee ee 25

Persicum Giganteum Albuim—aA profuse bloomer, flowers pure white,
plant dwart and compact, foliage beautiful............. BR Boy

Persicum Giganteum Rubrum—A superb variety, producing very large
flowers of a delicate rose color, changing to bright crimson at the base. , 25

Persicum Giganteum Roseum—Similar to preceding, except that the
HOWELs|arelanpeautifwlirose COlOr a rretdesiielcierteeileictceeies ee eianee iia Oo

CUPHEA.
Commonly called ‘‘Lady Cigar Plant.’’ Our variety, however, is a great
lmprovement on the old sort. HH P.
Reezlii Grandiflora Superba—Grows 3% feet high, and studded in winter
with countless red blossoms, ......-...... DHDOODIME UL GaDOmbO sd GaeEaMno oa ease D5

CUCUMBER —(Wild.)

(See Echinochystus.)
CRUCIANELLA.

A dwart tree-flowering plant, useful for rock-work,
vases, etc. H P.
Stylosa—Pink; from Persia; 1 foot.................... 5

CYCLANTHERA.
A curious climbing plant, bearing oval-shaped fruit
which explodes loudly when ripe;
hence its name. HH A.
Explodens—10 feet.....

CYPRESS VINE.

A deservedly popular climber,
with pretty star-like flowers and fern-
like foliage. Grows toa height of 15
feet. HHA.

New Ivy-Leaved—A new variety
of scarlet Cypress Vine, with!Ivy-
Flowers scarlet... .... 5

CRUCIANELLA.
shaped leaves and slender stems of a violet hue.

Rose.... 5
Scarlet......:..... eKeiete 5 5
Wihite yee cence dhooduiuonsopacodeodoonne lest
Mixed—Per 072., 25 cts 5

DAHLIA.
Many of the varieties of the single Dahlia are exceedinly beautiful, and the
seed we offer, saved from one of the best collections extant, may be ex pected

to produce many distinct desirable sorts. H H P.

Double Varieties.
Extra Choice Double Mixed, from finest named flowers.................. 15
Pompone—linest double mixed; small flowering........................... 15

Single Varieties.
Very showy and fine for cut flowers;
ac oso don bade Ie
Cactus Dahlia.
Juarezii—Handsome scarlet flowers of
curiousiappeardnce. 7.32.2) ...-- 9. lo
DAISY.
(See Bellis.)
DOLICHOS.
Hyacinth Bean.

Handsome climber with pea-like blos-
soms. TA.
Lablab—Purple; benutiful in fall,.... >

WOK STE wapbioln ease cuosoonc

DOLICHOS.

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DATURA.
Hardy annual, with double flowers, purple, white, yellow, ete. The roots
«an be preserved in a cellar like Dahlias. HA.
Double Golden 5

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DIANTHUS—THE BRIDE.

DIANTHUS.

This genus of plants is one of the most brilliant of our garden flowers,
and gives universal satisfaction.

Single Annual Varieties.

Dianthus, Crimson Bell—Large, rich crimson flowers, finely lacinated.. 5

Eastern Queen—A fine variety, beautifully marbled.........-...-.. ..-.-- 5

Laciniatus—Flowers very large, sometimes 8 inches in diameter; petals
very deeply fringed, and beautifully colored..............5.-- eee eee eee 5

Snow Flake—Finest pure white...... oo c ccs c ee cece eee ee cece cree cece eens 10

The Bride—Flowers large, and beautifully marked dark purple in center
with an outer zone of a deeper shade, making a striking contrast to the

showy whiteness of the flower. (See cut) .... ...... cece cece eee ee ee ce eee 10
Double Annual Varieties.

Albus fl. pl.—Double white...... 2... ce cece cece ere ccc erscc et cccencecccccs D

Chinensis—Best double varieties mixed.......... eteese 5

Diadematus fi. pl.—A striking variety of luxuriant, but dwarf and com-
pact growth. Flowers densely double, comprising all shades of color... 5

Heddewigii—Large flower, 3 inchesin diameter, beautiful rich colors, finely
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Heddewigii Marginatus fl. pl. (Mourning Pink)—A new variety with
flowers of very dark rich colors; all are beautifully fringed, and each

flower has a white band around the margin. Very fragrant.....-.......- 10
Imperials fl. pl.—Double imperial pink; mixed............-e ce eee ee eee ee 5
Laciniatus fl. pl.—Double fringed................. Rope Aube a DO saepancangb. 10
Finest Double—Mixed ............ ccc cee ee eeee Aen tora eehlanteieveteieieeccelleleverstels 5

Single Perennial Varieties.

Plumarius (Pheasant’s Eye)—Mixed.
Deltoides (Maiden Pink)—Rose colored flowers.......... eycudncoasaonadsoeLs 5
Plumarius—Mixed hardy, feathered garden pink.................- cece eee
Wentosus—Reddish lilac, with a ring of purple streaks.......... ... ee eeeee

Double Perennial Varieties.

Moschatus fl. pl.—Garden pink, double, fragrant
Plumarius fl. pl.—Double hardy pink, mixed Colors............ 2020.05
Scoticus (Paisley (Pink)—Mixed <2... wc. c ee tee e ston tee

Gardnerianus fl. pl.—Large fragrent flowers; mixed................0++- 5

DIGITALIS.

Handsome, stately growing plants, with beautifully mottled, thimble-
shaped flowers, produced in profusion on a stem usually about 3 feet high.

The racemes of flowers are about 2 feet long. -H P. F :
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DELPHINUM.

(See Larkspur).

DRACZENA.

A well known ornamental foliage plant.
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A showy, thick-leayed plant, easy of cultivation in the house, or when used
for rockeries. carpet or ribbon beds. H H P
Metalica—Largely used both as a pot-plant for decorative purposes and for
Joxe(eKobbst-e GrgGoaHnOs sodas ocooodoaDDbUoobada Shon odseoS ba sab b ed oocd bono Se ag i2o.
Secunda Glauca—Used largely asa border plant.........................-- 25

ECHINOCHYSTIS LOBATA—Wild. Cucumber.

A handsome hardy climber, valuable for covering unsightly objects, treo-
stumps, ete. Itis a rapid grower, attaining a height of 25 to 30 feet. The
beautiful green foliage is dotted over with small white flowers, which
develop into small prickly fruits, making an attractive display through-

outitheentineiseason., EL vAU 15-1 erences Coenen erence 10
ERIANTHUS RAVENN-.
A hardy ornamental grass, somewhat resembling the Pampas Plume..... 10

ERYTHRINA—Coral Tree.

A beautiful shrub, with broad leaves and large spikes of deep scarlet pea-
shaped flowers. Take up in fall before hard frost sets in, cut back, and put.
away in the cellar over winter. Half-hardy shrub.

Crista; Galli=Scarletiyrss semccicleiesisicisay icicles ieeiclelemrcterseteier Geen eeeeceen tae 25

ERYSIMUM.

Very showy, free flowering handsome hardy annuals, very effective in beds,
mixed borders, or ribbons; succeed in light, rich soil. Plantand blossom re-

semble the single Wall-flower, but both flowers and clusters are smaller. Late
in the season the Erysimum is yery desirable for cutting. H A. ;
Arkansanum—Sulphur yellow.............0- sec cece cece nc eeecec cece teseeecs 5
PerowskKianum—Deep orange floWe!%s: ...0-.22 eee cece cece cece cece cece tenees 5
EULALIA.
Zebrina (Zebra Grass)—Ornamental grass, leaves striped across. ............ 10
EUPHORBIA.
A hardy annual, with light green white margined leaves. H A.
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FENZLIA.

A splendid profuse-bloom-
ing, neat little plant, graceful
aud fine for pot culture, and
very effective in beds; requires
considerable moisture. H A.
Dianthiflora — Rosy lilac,

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FORGET-ME-NOT.

(See Myosotis.)

FUCHSIA.

Of this well-known plant we
hayea choice selection of seed.
Fine mixed, single., ....... 25
Fine mixed, double......... 25

Graceful foliage plants, de-

serving of more general cult-

FENZLIA. ure than is given them. No

prettier ornament can be imagined than a vase of assorted ferns for the parlor,

or what is handsomer in the conservatory than pots or hanging baskets of the

yarious kinds. The hardy sorts are especially effective for outdoor culture in
shady places aud rock-work.

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ESCHSCHOLTZIA—California Poppy.
Exceedingly beautiful free blooming plants. Sow seed in open border in

May or June. HA.

Giant Californian Eschscholtzia—A new strain of this well-known an-
nual, producing much larger flowers than the ordinary variety. Thein-
troducer thus describes it: ‘‘This new Giant Eschscholtzia is destined to
become very popular; the flowers are enormous, measuring 4 to 5 inches
across, almost as large as saucers, on plants grown in congenial situa-
tions, and the flowers are borne in such lavish profusion as to fairly
hide the plants, although the latter are usually robust and luxuriant.
This giant strain has been produced by careful selection for a number of

years, and contains several beautiful colors in mixture..... DSonbDooboosE 10
Rose Cardinal—Rose COlOLr..... 1.26... cece cee e cent cee ecee cece seeeees soa. ©
Mandarin—Large bright scarlet, inside rich orange Sata aD
Fine Mixed—All colors............- 9000000 0000 sod0000000 9000 000000 ddoddo0500 5

Double Varieties of Eschscholtzia.
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EMMANTHE PENDULIFERA—Californian Golden
Bells. —

A noyelty from California, forming bushy plants 9to 12inches high. Each

branch is loaded with bell-shaped pendulus flowers, about 14 inch long, of

creamy yellow color, foliage pinnatifid. The general effect of a branch is
very suggestive of long spikes of Lily of the Valley. Packet, 25 cents.

EUTOCA.
Coarse growing plants with blue flowers, flowering best in light, sandy
soil. HA.
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| Viscida—Dark blue, pretty............ gueade gobo000: 4 pdooedod ddudboodscuaabon 5
| Wrangeliana—Lilac...... podH0 0060000 0000.0009 vedo Ba00 gobaeodadbD000 4006 5006 5

EVERLASTING FLOWERS.
(See Helichrysum, Xeranthemum, etc.)
FEVERFEW.
(See Pyrethrum.)
GOMPHRENA—Globe Amaranthus.

Very handsome Everlastings, fine for winter bouquets. Sow seed in hot-
| beds or boxes in the house, as it sometimes does not germinate well injthe
| open ground. HH A.

Globosa Alba—Pure white...........2.... s+e- obod0d0 dodé0000 08 x000. ddeano0D 5
Globosa Rubra—Dark purplish crimson. .............. ccc ce eeee cence cerns 5
Globosa Striata—Pink and white striped...... 1... .ceeee sees corer eee reeeee 5
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GERANIUM.

Sow in boxes in the house or hot-bed.
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w <* —Zonal.
| Double—Zonal
| Ornamental-leaved Geraniums:
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GENTIANA.

Dwarf hardy perennial, suitable for rock-work, etc.

Acaulis—Large blue flowers,

Pretty free-blooming
plants, forming clusters
of delicate flowers; will
bloom in almost any sit-

uation. H A.
Achillezfolia—Mix-
ed colors.......... 5
Capitata Major—
Skye blesses Dy
Nivalis—Dwarf, snow
White: fs Nogerne: 5
Rubra Violacea—
‘a ES " bea Ts beautiful
aS Pad lilac flowers..... . 5
Ss Tricolor—White, lilac
and purple........ 5
GLAUCIUM.

A pretty border plant
with silvery leaves, re-
sembling the Dusty
Miller. HP,

Corniculatum — Or-
Fy ange, bell shaped
GILIA. HOW ENS ial/al-fecee ae 16
GYPSOPHILA.

Pretty, free-flowering plants, Will do wellin any garden soil.. The flower
are valuable for bouquet making, either fresh or dried.
Muralis—A charming little plant, covered with beautiful pink blossoms. !

GNAPHALIUM—Edelweiss.

The true Edelweiss of the Alps. The flowers are of a downy appearance,
pure white and star shaped. They are in great demand in Switzerland,
and often bring a high price as souvenirs. H P

GOURDS—Ornamental.

Handsome climbers of
rapid growth, producing
fruit of peculiar and vari-
ous forms. TT. A.

Dish Rag or Chinese
Loofa— An attrac-
tive variety, grows
rapidly; flowers yel-
low, developing into
large green fruits,
the inside of which,
when ripe, form a
tough, fibrous mass,
used as a bathing

sponge by many..... 10
Bottle-Shaped........ 5
Bottle-shaped Mini-

ature..... 2... 000. 5

Calabash — The old-
fashioned dipper

COB! oesoscasconue 5
Dipressa—Dark green
ADI Ao GAS NAcon GBD 5
Dipsacus— Sulphur-
yellow; fine ......5
Echinochystis Lo-
‘bata (Wild Cucum-
1X20 nono aatocds 10
Flexuosus (Snake Cu-
ecumber). Fruit 8
feet long

Siphon
Sugar Trough
Turk’s Turban
Fine Mixed

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GAILLARDIA. HELIANTHUS—Sunflower. it
One of the best annuals for bedding, being constant bloomers, and pre- Single Varieties.
senting quite a diversity of color; all very handsome. For cut bloom in vases | pyjmyose Colored—A new variety with luxuriant silyery-white foliage:
the Gaillardias are all excellent and in fact are equalled by very few annuals flowers large and of a soft Primrose yellow 10
Eye s large and as Se } sale Sel Secteyorate se ere eset Bre
for that purpose. The stems are large and the flowers remain fresh a long Macrophyllus Giganteus—A large growing variety of pyramidal form... 4
time when in water. HH A. Mammoth Russian—Single, The largest of all Sunflowers, specimens
. a—Grarle a = . 5 a hs q E
Coccinea—Scarlet, 1 foot. ....... JORAD AGED DYOmoGUGGRboUe pate acpaishos odbbhvoods 2 often measuring 18 inches in diameter. ..........2+seeeeeeeees bo otooseonD nw)
Grandiflora Hybrida—Fine crimson and yellow, 114 foot ................ 5 | Nanus Folius Variegatus—The foli variegated, green and white;
Picta Nana—Crimson and yellow, 1 foot cee o) dwarf. ; E 5
Picta Lorenziana—A fine new double variety, with heads 2 inches in Oscar Wilde—Flowers measure from 3 to 6 inches in diameter; color orange
Giameter...- +0. +s sees ee eee ee eee ee 5 with black center cc. --+.4. + ose oceans VEN SLOSS aaa ene 5
Finemixed colors. Per 2., 25 et ° | Miniature—-Dwarf and branching, producing an abundance of very small

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA flowers, about 2 inches in diameter; color orange with black center........ 5
Double Varieties.

Ornamental plants, suitable for room or conservatory decoration. Their Californicus—Extra large, double. 5 feet : . 5
large, finely divided fern-like foliage gives them a very graceful and elegant Globosus Fistulosis—Flowers very lar
appearance. HH P. puch seitron Color, 6 feet .- able conn’ SpouOnsoSUn
ant ees Oculatis Viridis—Densely double with green center
IPELIDACK CU ).\elorjcie n/sieieinseic/a aicicilc cane ee: Res cic ois cleo cebee oe aye ete le earae fRRERD Peruvianus—Double; orange, striped black Thi
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Free blooming plants, well worthy of attention. ii
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riety, producing a profusion of large, handsome, } 5
satiny white OWLS: 22... vemcla(iiteiacleintetelelevectefeiar 5
Lady Albemarle— A profuse bloomer; bright iit
CTIMISONS esse evepicteietee ete ste einer -Toeersteele alates atetelee 5

Lady Satin Rose—A lovely variety; the flowers
are of a deep rose pink, the surface shining
Ibi avGEhAb BAGSoubooobDS cupdoooUCddods Seco aciscbors a

Whitneyi—Rich carmine, shading to light rose;
freewbloometen. t.ho selertacicelars nioteteletefaisie ciataenseteteted 5

Whitneyi fl. pl.—Double rich variety ....... seo!)

ox Brilliant—Beautiful carmine........ 5,

Fairy Queen—Pure white-bordered rose, spotted
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Bride—White, crimson center................-+6- 3

Bijou—Dwarf, white with crimson spots...

Finest Mixed............... So8560

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GLOXINIA.

(andsome stove and green-

profusely of great beauty
diversity of color. T P.
ira Choice Mixed—
‘From a splendid collec-
lion of drooping and
erect varieties! »....-.... 25
|peror Frederic —A
|strikingly handsome
ivariety with erect flow-
lers of an intense crim-
json scarlet color, encir-
icled at the outer edge by

white band, forming a
striking contrast to its
| abundant beautiful eme- i
rald-green foliage. The flowers are very large, averaging 34% inches in

| diameter, and when well-grown are abundantly produced................ 25

HOLLYHOCK.

|The growing popularity of this grand Hardy Perennial has induced us to
te a great effort to procure the choicest strains of seed from every source.
) latest addition to our list “Black Prince.” is a superb variety and one that
ire to give the greatest satisfaction.

GLOXINTA.

The seed we offer of
this handsome flower has
been saved from named
varieties of every known
shade of color, and can be
confidently recommended,
Seed sown in June or July
will produce plants for
blooming the next sum-
mer. H P.

NEW BLACK
HOLLYHOCK.

Black Prince — (See
Novelties) ........ 2.580
Choice Double:

1h) Saas adcudKicdon 25

Crimson........... 25

Yellow ............. 25
White..............25 |

Salmon... ....... 25

Red cccienes cite B20)

Choice Double,

Mixed ....../..... 25
; Fine Double, |
NEW COMPACT "4 Mixed...../.0.:.. 10 |
MAURANDIA. |
his beautiful summer climber cannot be HIBISCUS. |

Jus the first season from seed. H H P.
Ea VNT LOW O TCetemeririnisaemian ten fae aspog

“layana—Rich violet; 10 feet... <0... ..0cce-++- +s 3 to 4 inehes across.
Met —LOteet ey tatreseees decincen ne O° Africanus—Cream yel-
MA LOPE. ; low, purple center,

ey pretty plants, of a branching habit, prod brownedge. H A...25
ii Coccineus—S carlet.

Large ornamental
plants with showy flowers

soceees.

“on, of the easiest culture. H A,
P=re_white. ..--——— ~ FEIT Draisepsaleterstclaieicisvols 10
lifornicus—Large pure white flowers with carmine center. HP........ 10

HEDYCHIUM.

jrdnerianum—For general decorative purposes this has few equals. The
foliage resembles very much that of the stronger growing kinds of Can-
|nas, but its striking beauty lies in its blossoms. These are borne in
| Immense clusters on long, stout stems; they, in fact, terminate the regu-
| lar branches or stems of the plant. In color they are yellow, and are
very fragrant. Hither for greenhouse or lawn decoration this plant is
unsurpassed. It is of very easy culture and readily propagated. Al-
though a native of Hast India, it is quite at home on our lawns during

the summer months. HHP. Packet......ccss-ss-ceeccesccecerecsentess 25
HELIOTROPE. |
| Deliciously fragrant plants, excellent for pot culture. H H P.

H ELICHRYSUM— Everlast-
ing Flower.

Beautiful everlasting flowers of a great
variety of color. Cut the flowers before
they have fully expanded, Seed may be
sown in open ground. H A.
Compositum Maximum—

Finest double mixed ......... 5
Monstrosum—Large showy

flowers; variety of colors;
CLOMID Gee buodood mde doooR NaS 5
Monstrosum, Double Red—
Very bright. . ee) 5
Monstrosum, Don ble White
I Abie daooobonouacon duos -dnood 5
Monstrosum, Double Yel-
LOW ss ots a eicie selene aoe "5
Fireball—Very bright crimson 5
Tom Thumb—Mixed.......... 5

HONEST Y—Lunaria.
Karly summer _ tree-flowering
plants, with silvery seed pods,
much admired for winter decora-
tion with ornamental grasses, ete.
HB.
Purple—Very showy, 2 feet.... 5

HUMEA.

An attractive plant for the con-
servatory or parlor. It grows to
the height of 6 or 8 feet, and pro-
duces long sprays of dark-red
flowers, HH B.

IWICSEINEG abo dcon obaousKS0ocaon 10

HUMULUS.

Japonicus (Japan Hop)
—A rapid growing climb-
er, With luxuriant foli- ,
age, excellent for cover- ,
ing verandas, ete, With-
stands heat and drought
well and is not troubled
With insects. H A...... 10

HUMULUS JAPONICUS.

-HUNNEMANNIA.

Grows about 2 feet high, with bright yellow Tulip-skaped flowers.’ Should
| be treated as an annual in this locality ; flowers first season. f
Fumarizfolia—Yellow. .........-.ceeeee oe b nanondanetucns cubadabdaan cot 10

HYACINTHUS CANDICANS—Cape Hyacinth.

A half-hardy perennial, requiring a little protection in winter. Its flowers
are drooping, pure white, and very fragrant, and are grown ona stem
abowtfeethim hele ht SSHOE PR af ecicrelecicereicelelain)sieleie ciciensescess olelvich eieleeci aes. 10

Bulbs of same, each. ....

IPOM GA.

A beautiful genus of plants, useful for covering trellises, arbors or unsightly
objects. HA.
Bona Nox, Good Night, or Evening Glory—Fflowers large, white,..... 5

Coccinea—Sometimes called Star Ipomza, with smal scarlet flowers....... 5
Grandiflora Superba—Fine large flowers, sky-blué, with broad border of
WwlaUliooonsandg wood Gano oH Ooo con addodaosE dob edoUee, aocaoddustiadaocs avo 645.0 5)
Limbata Elegantissima—Large, blossom rich mazarine blue, with a
SLO A, Mi AMLS JUEHF Ob oon codvous ws!) Good acvoou ede EebeoU UDG doab ao? cnoladeg 5
Grandiflora, ‘‘Moon Flower or Evening Glory’’—A grand climber.
Mlowersspurenwhiteyirasramti ey) le lcleicieiiecieicesoteideieceterselceinetecisiweiditeisielsre 10

Heavenly Blue—A splendid climber either for the conservatory or out
doors. Flowers large light blue with yellow throat, produced in clusters,
foliarelane ewheantishapedsyiyrelmerseniieicrcitsioticsieicidlersicitienicniesisicare sie: 15

Setosa, ‘‘ Brazilian Morning Glory’’—A very handsome, rapid grower,
producing large clusters of rose colored flowers. Foliage large and dense.
The vines are covered with short reddish hairs and at frequent intervals
clusters of curious seed pods are formed, making a decidedly tropical

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Leari (Blue Dawn Flower)—Splendid bright blue; grows in large clusters. .16
Quamoclit (Cypress Vine)—Scarlet, white, rose; each color..............0 6
Quamoclit—lIvy leaved, flowers scarlet ..........cceeeeeree cece eee cee eee tree 5

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ICE PLANT.

A peculiar dwarf trailing plant. The leaves and stems are covered with
crystalline globules, giving it the appearance of being covered withice. H HA
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum—(Described above)

IPOMOPSIS.

Beautiful plants, with long spikes of dazzling orange and scarlet flowers.
HHB.
Aurantiaca—Orange
Beyrichii—Scarlet ......-...... 20. ecee ee cee ces
Elegans Superba—Orange scarlet...........5.-.-...

IMPATIENS SULTANA.

A new perennial.Balsam, valuable for summer bedding, and beautiful asa
pot plant for the conservatory or parlor. The flowers are single, measur-
ing fully 1 inch in diameter, and are of rich carmine magenta color. T P.15

KALANCHOE CARNEA.

This strikingly beautiful decorative plant commences to flower at Christmas
and continues in bloom throughout January and February, and is a most
welcome addition to the winter flora, its bright and pleasing color being
very atttactive during the dull winter months. It attains a height of
about 18 inches, and is of good bushy habit. The flowers, which are
borne in large clusters, are of wax-like consistency, last a long time in
perfection, are of a beautiful delicate pink color, and, in addition, are
deliciously fragrant, which greatly enhances the value of this charming

Plants, BPs cheese oa cs as le a See Sete eo Oa erate ees 20 |
KAULFUSSIA.

Preity little free-flowering plants of a neat, compact growth, exceedingly
effective in beds or mixed borders. H A.
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LAPAGERIA.
Rosea—Magnificent greenhouse climber; flowers rose color. TP.......... 50
LARKSPUR—Delphinium.
Annual Varieties.

A beautiful genus. The prevailing color of its flowers is blue.
Ajacis Hyacinthiflorum, Double Dwarf Rocket—Mixed colors....... i)
Candelabrum—Double, mixed, 114 foot. .... ..... cece cece eee cee cee cece eee 5
Double Dwarf Rocket—Fine mMixed.... 22... 2... enc eece cee ccccceweeecees 5
Emperor—A profuse bloomer, very double, mixed colors, 1 foot....... .... 10
Stock-flowered—Tall, mixed, 214 feet. ...- 2... cece sees cece scceacccacce cece 5
Double Tall Rocket—Fine mixed. .-........ 2. .c cece ek cee cece cece ecec cecees 5
Imported'collection of 8 separate!SOLts. oo -onc ccc wcccceccseececcrececcccccces 40

Perennial Varieties.
Formosum—targe blue and white flowers, 3 feet...../............. 2s eceeee 5
Wudicaule—Scarlet, fime ooaicrec ce tctslete siege stefeicleceiacinis y vlc wieisic ole cia ciocleeieiclcciesientere 10
Grandiflorum—Fine mixed ............. Ralalslalaleralerstdievs cisiets eialeterete sisiersiciecipete --.10
Zalil—A handsome yellow variety of branching habit.....................05: 10
Le Mastodonte (Giant Bee Larkspur)—Large blue flowers..-............... 15
LANTANA.

Very desirable plants for home culture, the varieties of which are almost
numberless. <All the colors are very pretty. T P.
Hybrida—Mixed

LATHYRUS— Everlasting |

Pea.

Showy, free-flowering plants, grow-
ing in any common soil. Very orna-
mental on trellis work, fences, ete.
HPs

Latifolius—Scarlet

Latifolius—White.......... BAgacEO 10
LAVENDULA—Laven-
der.

Prized for its fragrant violet flowers;
succeeds best 1n a dry, gravelly soil.
HP.

Spica—Inlac;/2 feete esse ceclece. 5

HUNNEMANNIA.

LOPHOSPERMUM.

Rapid-growing ornamental climbing plants, with large leaves and hand-

some flowers. HH A.
Hendersoni—Rosy carmine...... 10 | Scandens—Pure violet............ 10
LOASA.
A good climber, flowering profusely allsummer. HH A.
Herbertii—Scarlet, perennial..... 10 | Tricolor—Yellowish, annual..... 10

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| Splendida—Deep purple, 144 foot................2

LAYIA ELEGANS.

Small bushy plants, about 1 foot high, wit
abundance of large, single yellow flowers bor
dered with white, H A............

LOBELIA.

Dwarf-growing plant with blue, white, cri
son, and rose flowers, adapted i
ribbon borders, and for yases
hanging baskets.
a Dwarf Compa

: Lobelias.

For edgings, et
growing from 4 to
inches high,
Carter’s Cobali
Blue—Very fine)
dwarf, blue.......-
Crystal Palace
Compacta—A
beautiful new yari ¥,
eby. 24 foots sessed } i
Gracilis Erecta—®
Blue, dwarf habit}

Prima Donna—{vo®
eee i

—~ an

LAYIA EI

dwarfs, very dark blue, 4
Speciosa White Gem—A
Emperor William—Beaut
Erinus Compacta—“ Gold

Thy US—Suntflower.

For hanging baskets, vas Pe
Gracilis—Light blue ......© Varieties.
Gracilis Rosea—Rose cole@ty with luxuriant silvery-white foliage:
Paxtoniana—White, edgednrose yellow. .. ---.--.--2+020 080s eee ee ee 10
Speciosa—Bright blue..... rge growing variety of pyramidal form...
Duplex—A double flowerinhe largest of all Sunflowers, specimens

Lobefameter.------------ Rupa RoeE so 4sae soScass 5

Cardinalis, ‘‘Cardinal B® foliage variegated, green and white;

or

SCATICE ac fmctetsepeninicclon-pleine aoe ay ie 634 F : ;
Queen Victoria—A new Womsto 6 inches in diameter; color orange
brilliant scarlet flowers,:*:-*-11t7> coco coc eee obSE=3e
Lob {= producing an abundance of very small
e eter; color orange with black center.......- 5

A pretty trailing plant wi Hea

Peas g plant with je Varieties.

by large green seed pods ; é

le. 5 feet io. sk. Sect sae = oe ontario eee elec
flowers, green and red fra;y Jarge and globular formed, of a bright _
attractive plant for hang .....-.. 2... --2202 2-0 seen cee seer renee a
le with green center... .--..-2.--+--+ see 2+ 5

iped black........ 8205-22 ++ cece ee ee ee 3) This

cay

GODETIA. hi

A - : tela;
looming plants, well worthy of attention. i

:
:
s of Albany—A- new and handsome ya- ter
Wey

roducing a profusion of large, handsome, sgl
flowers 5

KD) yy ahd ae AC oe eee
\e ‘

\ g’ lo = 7 fe

S a on) I J

LIMNANTHES.

A dwarf-growing plan
well suited for moist an
shady places.
Mixed—White and yel-

low, 4 foot: 322 -eeee

LINARIA.

Very pretty and effectiy}™
plants. L. Cymbalaria FF
a splendid climber. H f°
Cymbalaria(Kenilwort

Ivy)—A rapid growing

LINUM. climber that is very
much used for covering fences or unsightly objects. .................-..-.
Bipartita—White, 14 foot. 2... 2. occ c cece seen scene ane cee reece eee eeeeeee _

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LUPINUS.

Very desirable plants,
bearing long spikes of
brilliant colored

flowers.
Mixed Annual Va-
Tieties ........... 5
Mixed Perennial
Varieties........ 5
LEPTO-
SIPHON.
Pretty little hardy
annuals, suitable for
to LEPTOSIPHON. borders. H A.
\tosiphon French Hybrids—Mixed Colors........02eee00eeceee doo doom)

NEW COMPACT FRENCH MARIGOLD,

MAURANDIA.

his beautiful summer climber cannot be too highly recommended.
as the first season from seed. HH P.

—White, 10 feet............... mreheiodsteteker cisie pisieksnicvetonicsieie onDaco00 so00b0u0 Bubb 10
‘layana—Rich violet, 10 feet.. rdd og Go0dbooD Haga boba obosDoOaeabeooreHoSnes 10
Sy HCOE A iincSees cess 500000 mtotafateloteforei-Ratetolalcla\afelstimateisteta(e)/etale¥eies=le\cietcterste rh 10
MALOPE.

ery pretty plants, of a branching habit, producing large, showy fiowers
‘at profusion, of the easiest culture. H A,

MrPiioray Alb a—Pure) Whites © asics ss cfenceecne even cheeses eocniseccen. fy)
Gardifioma—lLarge purple flowers. .....-2.200- scsescceencec cscs eseusace 5

| MESEMBRYANTHEMUM.

wWarf-growing plants of great beauty, well suited for hanging baskets and
lgings of flower beds, and for covering rock-work. H HP.

2 ~ DP SEGGl CDOs) 15 FO osco couno0d4 5600 abo SoBHOOeH a GOR HOBO epee anes 5

MIRABILIS.

‘fragrant flowering plant about 2 feet high. The seed can be sown in the
‘i 3round in rows about a foot apart. The flowers are ofa variety of bright
, and grow in clusters on the summit of the stem. The roots may be pre-
,)i through the winter same as Dahlias. H A.

4 jiflora Alba—White, sweet scented flower, 3 inches long............... 5
: ‘iflora Violacea—Violet color........... Se See eae EEE See eons 5
, MIMOSA—(Sensitive Plant.)

.) Yery interesting and curious plant, its leaves closing if touched or
in. HHA.

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LYCHNIS.

A’genus of handsome and highly ornamental plants of easy cuiture, strik-
ingly effective in mixed flower and shrubbery borders. H P.
Chalcedonica—Scarleti2ifeete. Acie. cie sicletswate, ceeheiotenoclelevelciala, selalitersteisieiclaseinisierace 5
Haageana—Bright scarlet ; splendid...................- ganoKdS 5000. "bo00000g0 5

MARVEL OF PERU—Four O’clock.

They are exceedingly fragrant, expanding in the evening and withering
next morning. The roots may be preserved through winter like Dahlias. H A.
Hine wMlixe dey Jiteeteeciiccitesceeeeeeeciececeeetieeteiaeeriaste ASdocdd SoayODADS soon O

MARTYNIA.

Handsome free-flowering plants, producing a fine effect when planted in the
open border; flowers large and handsome, succeeded by curious, double-
horned fruit. H H A. Mixed colors, 114 feet, ..-.2-. 2.0... 200. ceo ccreeee 10

MARIGOLD.

Very effective plants for bedding, producing an abundance of
flowers throughout the season. F HA.

African Varieties.
African—Mixed, selected from the finest double flowers ; very

beautiful. .... paopoaCodas EOodOOLA DOD 5b, Ooo odGO oosadacsadéoosoa 5
Orange—Very double............ ........ 5
Memonresce eee rece ainccelislecaicincle 5
E1 Dorado—A large flowering variety, pro-
ducing abundantly flowers varying in
color from pale yellow to deep orange.... 5

Nugget of Guld—Very double, golden

xf lien pbanoaauss Goo moooR SEDs ouaboaUS Canes 10
Fistulosa Lutea—Small finely quilled

lemon-colored floweTrs.........2+..s0+200- 10
Fistulosa Golden—Small finely quilled

goldenttlowenrsie cece ceiscte css ahienisletelcincte 10

French Varieties.

Gold Striped — Magnificent stripes of
brown on deep gold; very double, 144
KIA ms Coda ddeaddoo necoenodDNdeD0 9 no ao6ane 5

Dwarf, Gold Striped—1 foot............ 5

New, Compact, Gold Striped—A strain
of this fine annual hitherto unequaled,
each plant forming a handsome bouquet

TPIT conoadcooaddea0po0b0G00000 D500 G000 5
Imported collection of 10 French sorts.......+- 50
Imported collection of 6 African sorts......-++ 80

MYOSOTIS.

Forget-Me-Not.
All the varieties of this popular plant}are
very beautiful; they
succeed well in damp
andshady places.

Alpestris
Nana Alba
—Very dwarf
white,\%
SOX) weceuosions

Azorica—
Blue, shaded
purple,1 foot’5

Dissitiflora
—Clear blue;
flowers very
early, and
continues
IF ORM Silom!
bloom, % ft.10
Dissitiflora

— Alba—Pure

white flow-

MYOSOTIS—‘‘ VICTORIA.”’ ers, as large
in size'as the original blue variely -.........-0ssccesrccecs<cocceeecsse sss 15
HP ALUStris—Blucw too tsmene ec ce ia eee eee aeeet eo ee ee 5

Dwarf Alpine—Dwarf compact-growing varieties; free flowering; mixed...10
Semperflorens (Everblooming)—Blooms from early spring to autumn.,.... 10

MIGNONETTE.

This old favorite is so well
known that it is hardly
necessary to attempt any
description of it. Of late
years several new varieties
of decided merit have been
added to the list. H A.
Garaway’s White—Well

worthy ofa placein every

gardenian. ee
Dwarf Compact — Ex-
tensively used for pot

CUtUTER, casi citteeeiskis 5
Large Flowered Pyra-

midal—(Reseda Ameli-

orata)--Distinct from the
old large flowered va-
riety; of a pyramidal

PLOW UD cacine cestvaceereaste 5
Diamond—A nhew pure

white variety, very fine.10 |
Bird’s Mammoth —A

new variety, with very
large and deliciously
fragrant flowers
Mache t—A yariety of
dwarf, vigorous growth,
with dark green foliage
Soocooll)

MIGNONETTE—MILES’ SPIRAL.
and deliciously fragrant red flowers : very fine and distinct........

Miles’ Hybrid Spiral—it is a strong grower anda most abundant bloomer,
producing flower spikes from 8 to 14 inches in length; deliciously fragrant.10

Golden Queen—A yery pretty and distinct Mignonette, with thick, com-

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pact tufts ofa beautiful golden color. Per 02Z., 50 CtS.....+eeeeceee eee sates O}

Parsons’ White—Flowers nearly white; a desirable variety......-.......+. 5 |

Reseda Odorata—Large flowered variety. Per oz., 20 cts., packet......... 5
The Prize—A most valuable variety. It bears a very close, dense spike, en-
tirely free from straggling blooms; fully twice the ordinary size, and is
as deliciously fragrant as any. Per o0z., 50 cts...
Victoria—A new dark red variety, very fine
New Victoria—See novelties

tee ee ee eet eee ewww rere eee eee ee

MINA LOBATA.

A haadsome climbing plant, bearing continuously clusters of flowers,
at first bright red, changing through orange yellow to yellowish
white. Sow the seed in March in the house and transplant to
open groundin June. T A... See letelere20

MOMORDICA.
Curious trailing plants, with ornamental! foliage and odd-shaped
fruit. HHA.
Balsamina (Balsam Apple) .... ..........2.0-
Charatina (Balsam Pear), 10 feet, ...

Beautiful free-blooming plants, suitable for vases or hanging

baskets, luxuriating in damp, shady situations. H H P.
Cupreus—Beautiful orange and Crimson........cseceeeeececcecceeeee 10

Hybridus—Choice mixed. From the finest sorts. Ourstrain of this
is unexcelled in beauty and color and size of flowers...........-.10
Moschatus (Musk Plant)—Yellow, foliage and flowers having a de-
lightful musk scent, % foot....... 5405000 odad -10
Musk Scented—This very attractive plant grows to the height of
fiom 15 to 18 inches, and produces large yellow flowers, beauti-
fully marked with dark crimson spots. There is a very dark
marking in the center of the foliage. It is musk scented......... 15 YA
Tigrinus—An exceedingly beautiful blotched andl.spotted hybrid,
rivaling the Calceolaria in the variety of its bright colors........ 5

MYRSIPHYLLUM—Smilax.

There is no climbing plant in cultivation that surpasses this in the
graceful beauty ofits foliage. It can be used either to climb or
to droop, as required......... oO ajoncteteletets doagodeadaen ea cous ajvistete:l O

MUKIA SCABRELA.
Handsome half-hardy annual climber with pretty yellow flowers,
which develop into orange and scarlet fruits. HH A............ 10

NOLANA.

Pretty trailing plants, with Convolvulus-like flowers; fine for hang-
ing basket. H A.
Mixed colors............. es Ns 5

NEMESIA.
Exceedingly pretty, compact-growing plants, blooming so freely as to
tirely hide the foliage. H H A. >

Floribunda—White and yellow.. 5 | Versicolor—Various colors. ....

NEMOPHILA.

Pretty dwarf-growing plants of compact habit, producing an abunda
HA.

of beautiful flowers throughout the summer months.

Discoidalis—Black, with white margin, 1 foot.......

Insignis—Bright blue. with white center, 1 foot.............-.....-.- 5
Maculata—White, with large purple spots, 1 foot.................-.-2.5- do
Miner Mixe diver cceccesies rel Sdaadcadapnoeneodés Scdd aun eDSnco Syanubonn7S oc

NIGELLA—(Love in a Mist, or Devil in a Bush.)

Compact-growing, free-flowering plants, with curious looking flowers —
seed pods. From the extraordinary appearance of the stamens this genus

received its singularnames. H A.

Atropurpurea—Rich purple, 1% feet........... Boog odO0 Gea: Sou oDD0oRSe>
Damascena—Double, 1 foot............ 2.22.20. 0- Sic sie tetavsesicte eee eee
Damascena Nana—Dwarf, various colors, 6 inches..... .......... Gaicac
Hispanica—Large flowered, very fine, 6 inches............ 0.05 see eee eee 4

NIEREMBERGIA.

Charming little plants, flowering profusely during the whole sum)
well adapted for hanging baskets and edgings; for this purpose it cannc
recommended too highly. HH P.

Frutescens—White............. bapoeces sats

Gracilis—Slender, lilac, yellow eye........

Pm he Se cs i

MIMULUS.

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NASTURTIUM.

These will always be valuable summer flower-
ing plants. They stand any amount of heat and
drought. ‘They flower better, however, in a poor,
rocky soil, as a rich one has a tendency to make
them ‘‘run to leaf.’’ H A.

Tall Varieties.
Edward Otto—Brownish lilac. Peroz.,25cts. 5
Coccineum Folius Aureus—Flowers bright

scarlet, foliage yellow.........+0..-+---+creree 10
Hunnemanni—Chocolate color. Per 0z., 25

US! boaglacudesn Stags once 5
King Theodore—Flowers almost black, fo-

liage blueish-green. Per 02., 35 cts.........- 5
Regelianum —Violet crimson. Per 02., 25 cts. 5
Von Moltke—Beautiful rose. Per 0z., 25 cts. 5

Pearl—White. Per 02., 25 cts..............04 5 f
Crimson—Per 07Z., 25 CtS.....00 20s cess cee e wane 5 if il
Yellow—Per 02., 26 cts,.....-.... “sonteoos goPo\Co0u tobe 5 ; “A (i
opr IAAP OV.5 PD. Olaago bobs ooey cooennDD Bo00 cond oGeS 5 sy |
Orange—Per 02Z., 25 CtS.. 6... cece cee cece ence rene wees 5
Straw Color—Per 02., 25 CtS.....-.....2. e0ee seer ceases 5
IMixed—Per O25, LOCUS aj. clnncis) | cipleleralcleleisialelslelatelvlelalale 5
Dwarf Varieties.

Beauty—Striped red and yellow. Per 0z., 25cts...... 5
Chameleon—Beautifully marked crimson, yellow

DNA IOLONZes RCLAOZs;) 20) CUS)2.\0)elercloin elaiele elsioialelelslelere) elaisve 5
CUMS OTE CWO Zig 20 CUS Hate «iolel ofeleiol-mivfal sTelaleleleleleletotnielaletetstcterefeiereveta cicteysisree eicvaleialelelete 5

Crystal Palace Gem—Sulphur spotted. Per oz., 25 cts.. ..
£mpress of India—The most brilliant variety in cultivation; very dark

foliage and flowers of a rich deep crimson, Per 072., 25 cts........0+ e500 5
Golden King—Golden. Per 02z., 20 cts..... olefetePlatsievetsnveletelehet telat steleretontelsuveletonsie 5
King of Tom Thumbs—Scarlet. Per 02Z., 25 Cts.......0 ccc. ccecssneeesececcees D
King Theodore—Black. Per 02., 25 CtS....... 0... ceeded ies seve cree ceceee 5

Lady Bird—Golden, with a flame of Ruby crimson on each petal; 0z., 25 cts. 5

IFGEH ESCORT, JES? OZon 24) CUS | “cocenga0o0g00005 sao GboDonodudGUbe boo LdoO bade 5
POSC— EMO Za 20l CUS ralenayehatelelabstataviilel hel ctePolekelek tele en cteleveiciovcletele/sielelcicleleicieicisicicvcleleteiere 5
Ruby King—Ruby. Per 022; 20°CtS.. 2. cece sec cc cece vcceccccveccce cacecees 5
SDPotted—LersO Za ZomGts merece ericleleietslcrcioke sielaicicisicieheieteicic eieleis\clsinieisiel oeieielesicie sees 5
Min Sol = eOLeO Zoho OR CUS ee tepetelrerclelercrs siecle ee leon ee crocid oie niolniniele nin /sisivestcndiuelsdeere 5
LOBB’S NASTURTIUM.

Tropzolum Lobbianum—Very
beautiful climbers, flowering most
profusely; very useful for covering
verandas, trellis and rustic work.
The leayes and flowers are smaller
than the tall Nasturtiums, but their
brilliancy and richness of color,
combined with the profusion of their
bloom, render them more fitting for
vases, rock work, etc. HH A., 6 feet.
Asa Gray—Yellowish white, very

THN@Qscco -déddoc0 dnd cabLbigas snouene 10
Arthur Veitch—Maroon ......... 10
Duc de Malakoff................. 10
Duc de Vicenze—Pale lemon..... 10

Scheurmannium—Straw color
TROPEOLUM LOBBIANUM. Striped DLO Ws. (7606) caeie clo + sjnieis 10
Geant des Batailles—Brilliant carmine........-..+...--+ eens ee eee cee 10
M. Turrell—Orange, striped vermillion................----- binuoeMOuS DEaoeocte 10
Caroline Schmidt—Scarlet............-. cece ee ce eee eee etree cece ee cees 10
Wir efly—Fiery red. .... eee ee etc cece ee cect cece tree cree eee erences 10
Lilli Schmidt—Orange scarlet..... 0... cc see cece eee cece cece cece cere ee cee eens 10
Napoleon III.—Golden yellow, spotted brown ...-.... 226+. sseeeereeeee eee 10
Roi des Noirs—Black.... 0... .c2 cece ete cece ee cece cectees sec cccceesscces 10
Lobbianum—Twelye showy varieties, Mixed ........--...+++ sees sees eee eeee 10

NYCTERINA.

Dwarf sweet-scented plants with large heads of star-shaped flowers,.good

for edgings. HH P.
Capensis—White, with yellow center, 44 foOt.........eee ee eeee cece eee eee 5
Selaginoides—Pink, with yellow center, 14 foot. ...... -..4 sees sede eee eee 5

CENOTHERA—Evening Primrose.
Beautiful free-flowering plant, making a brilliant display during the even-
ing and early morning. H A.
Acaulis Alba—aA very dwarf or rather stemless plant, the leaves lying close

11 HOG FROWN! doo noososoouovoUEEe 64 Uouco bobo dcdboo aude ONmecoeshlcnacccsd 10
Lamarckiana Grandiflora—Flowers yellow, 4 inches in diameter; plant
STOW S (4 Leet) I, MEL MIG yee e/a! ele leld cleats ale /eleleel icles cieleis sinlelein\s cle lele'e) eldclsiseleicisislele 5

Rosea (Mexican Evening Primrose)—Flowers, beautiful rose............-...10

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DWARF NaSTURTIUM—LADY BIRD.

NICOTIANA AFFINIS.

Blooms continuously throughout the summer in the garden, and all the year
round in the greenhouse; flowers pure white, sweet-scented and star-
shaped, about 3 in. in diameter.

OBELISCARIA.

This is a family of rather coarse looking plants, but at a distance are showy
and effective. The blossoms are rich colored, and haye curious acorn-like

centers. HH P.
Pulcherrima—Rich crimson, tipped with yellow, 2 feet.................. rie) 0
: OXYURA.
A showy plant, with beautiful fringed flowers, produced in great abund-
ance, H A.
Chrysanthemoides—Golden yellow, edged with white..................... 5
OXALIS.

Very pretty plants for hanging baskets, vases, rock-work, ete., flowering
freely. HHA.

Alba—WHite.. - 0. ./0:0.. si cleiscis'sielers nie Mierelchetolel sisteteteteTarelere/etatelotatstetere) Abogado deéco0ondAcH 5

TRO SC B—ROSO eo ojoyievesatelalaleiclelosekelsya\orslaleyen stelle olor tere falsieletaepeis taleeteteistaveke nisteren tcistereys 1. Oo

Tropzoloides—Yellow fiowers; foliage brOWN.......6.... cc eee cece eee eee eee 10

Valdiviana—Fragrant yellow.......... 0 cessee ee cee erect ee see eee ri st eweres 10
PALAFOXIA.

A fine annual, with rosy crimson flowers and dark center. Set the plants

about 10 inches apart. H H A.
18 XO) CPM Can5G5 coon 60 bubO DS UA0dbN.d600 bon0 Do bd GO UO bOUU DGDOdDOG0D coGaGDOnOOOO 5
PALAVA.

A beautiful annual, growing to a height of 18 inches, and flowering
abundantly. Equally valuable for greenhouse or garden. H H A.
Flexuosa—Flowers bright pink; base of sepals almost black, .........00+.005 5

PAPAVER.
(See Poppy.)
PERILLA.

This ornamental plant makes a fine contrast with any of the light or silver
leaved plants used for lawn groups or ribbon borders. HH A.
Laciniatus—Cut-leaved variety.............seeeeeeee docsdnoridéansd done sated 5
Namkimem'sis— West oO tere trate eictetote tee te ate ae ereelelololeia oleicinicie siielerstoieteleiatatesiere 5

PENTSTEMON.

These handsome, herbaceous plants are deservedly growing in favor for
bedding purposes. The flowers are bell-shaped, in racemes or spikes, and are
constantly produced during the whole season. No one who has ever seen their
beauty will willingly do without them. The seed should be sown in open
border, covered very lightly, and the plants transplanted when four inches
high. HP,

Choice Named Varieties—Seed saved from collection of newest varieties,

and cannot fail to give great satisfaction........ 0... ce eeee tee eee eee cee 10

We make a specialty of
choice Pansies and our col-
lection contains the finest
varieties now in cultivation.

The seeds may be sown
any time from September to
March, though our experi-
ence teaches us to know
that those spring-sown--that
is, during January, Febru-
| ary and March—bloom better during the
hot, dry weather in summer than those
; | that have been sown in September and

Me | lip Nt | ““wintered over’? in cold frames; these
bloom earlier, but get exhausted before the hot, dry weather of summer sets in.

PHACELIA.

Pretty annuals of the
easiest, Culture in the open
ground. Most varieties are
blue, though someare white.
Very fair as border plants,
and good for bouquet mak-
ing. Good for bee food. H A.
Congesta—Light blue;

per ounce, 20 cts........ 5
Tenactifolia Alba—

White; per ounce, 20 cts, 5

PHORMIUM.
New Zealand Fiax.

Handsome grass-like foli-
age, suitable for lawn deco-
ration, vases, ete.

Folius Variegatis — Va-

riegated foliage. ........ 25

PORTULACA.

Popular hardy annuals,
producing flowers of almost
every hue in the greatest
profusion; succeed best in
warm, sunny places, and
will hardly ever suffer for
the want of moisture. When
other plants are dying for
lack of water, this little
beauty will continue bloom-
ing freely.

Single Portulaca.

Alba—Purewhite.................. 5 Thellussonii—Fine crimson...... 5
Aurea—Golden yellow......... 60010) Splendid Mixed—All colors...... 5
Splendens—A rosy purple........ 5

Double Varieties.
(Large Flowering.)

The flowers of the double varieties make a grand display, remaining open
all day in the burning sun.

Carnation, Striped.............. 15 We Wyo cc isie ctswiatepeniclas ceeeeeetetmteleres 15
Oranges. eer cessstEEcsteeee 15 WWW be oo eerie scat sisie cee sietteeictnets 15
beh ye ba nocopadadoooauBsaoonuD ndKd 15 Mixed, all Colors.... ........... 10
DOS cobdaddonpOGnnoondaesobcouluece 15 Collection of 7 separate colors...... 75
SCarlet seeceoanaciaececseceacieedscs 15 :

mA N Sle Se

Currie’s Superfine Scotch Pansy—This beautiful strain is saved for us
by one of the largest and most noted Pansy growers in Scotland from ya-
rieties that have received the first premium at the International Flower
Shows of Great Britain and other prominent exhibitions for a number of
years, and to-day it remains pre-eminently the finest
strain of Pansy in cultivation. It is unexcelled by any in
size of flower (many of the single blooms measuring over 3 inches across),
and for richness of color and beautiful markings it has no equal,........ 25

Peacock—So named because the beautiful ultra-marine blue contained in
the upper petals of the fiower most nearly resembles the peculiar shade

of this color in the feather of the peacock. Itis a striking variety....... 25
Giant Trimardeau, Mixed—A distinct class with very large showy flowers, 25
Giant sé White—Very beautiful, with purple eye.............. 25
Giant és Yellow—Very showy, with large black eye............ 25
Currie’s Fancy—Beautifully striped, blotched and marbled................ 15
Belgian—Striped and blotched; finest Mixed............. cece eec eee cect cccees 10
Ene lish—Hinesty Mixed ya sce crs sie eyseiicineiesalsicaleiacltie ore occ] ccl neletecsislslaheeta arco 10
Extra Choice English—From a superb collection; mixed...........- 00.008 15
COM AN—HiN ESb MIKA no 0; -screedvacreyenye siotloeielovenwlaww rears octets (sole loleleve inves eyerstelevs 10

German— Extra choice mixed; very fine, 2s. 2 eck. ce chabiceieeeein tenes 15
Mine MARC esi ncsicmiisceciss cc icletetetlo miotnelcielelaleicts ctelereleter tsterc tele tate lete tele eee See 5
Br ench—Hinest Mixed eerste «cieleveatele)\eeie) slelole (less Palelelele nickel species eee eer eevee aes 10
Victoria—New; flowers large and brilliant red. ........ 2... .---.c cece ee wens 25

Bugnot’s Superb Blotched—Very beautiful,extra large flowering variety .15
Cassier—A very rich and showy large-flowered sort, beautifully blotched, .15

Aizure’ Blwe—Very. Fle ties c's cejcfe ceicincis cele a) ath siciesiarnlctstatm bia ie aisietsters iets ---10
Bla gk Blwe—Very, LICH: aaclelciieieleye clecielereisiavsicieieleisiehelelsierersiets eisieieistalcteletatensysestate 10
Bronze—RedGish brow AFlOWersynia «cele sila slereim erelaittore paleteotelelisteayettateteretae 10
Emperor William—Brilliant blue, with well-defined purple eyes; splendid. 10
Faust, or King of the Blacks—Densest black Pansy known,.,............ 10
Golden Yellow—Beautiful........-... -2. see ee eee Beak etisiebelatstererstereteleticeinte 10
Lord Beaconsfield—The ground color is purple violet, shaded off in top
petals only to awwhiteish hues. coe. eee cise) cles cielonbiajeatdeiesianieileeettsiniets 10
Mahogany-color—Peculiar shade. ...........0 cee cee eee cees cece cree ceceecee 10
Odier, or Five Spotted—aA distinctly blotched variety of great beauty....15
Snowflake—Pure! Whites... 220 -)eclew cin/< viele s« e lola sivloielolaulenlqiasinleleluiciahd=lateletaiejoteiees 10

Gold Margined—Beautiful color, with gold margin............ +2. 200-00 10
Silver Margined—A new and fine variety, with silver margin.............. 10

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PETUNIA.

A highly ornamental
and profuse flowering,
easily cultivated garden
favorite. The brilliancy
and yariety of its colors,
combined with the dura-
tion ofits blooming period,
render it invaluable for
planting out in beds or
mixed borders. The seeds
YCof the double Petunia do
“not possess as much vital-

all come double. HH P.
Fine Mixed—Splendid

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3 Ne this i Res Pe dg ce Ame

) striped and blotched
PETUNIA. varieties, mixed....... 10

Grandiflora Steel Blue Veined—A singular and very handsome large
flowered Petunia; the flowers have a peculiar color, dark veined......... 25

| | Grandiflora Fringed—A new strain with fringed and frilled edges, very
distinct and beautiful, and coming usually true from seed............... 25
| | Grandiflora Kermesina—Large CrimsOn.... 2.0... cece eee cece eee cone oe lS
| | Grandiflora Marginata—Large flowers, green bordered and veined....... 15
| | Grandiflora Aurea—Large yellow flowers.....-..2..-0eeceecee eee ceereecees 15
|| Grandiflora Purpurea—Deep violet shade, flowers large....+-......-.-++- 15
Grandiflora Countess of Ellesmere—Rose......... 0... -eeeee cee cee eeee O
| Grandiflora Alba—Large pure white...............-seeeeee denognue.cnKodGG 5
| Intus Aurea—Beautiful flowers with yellow throat.............0ceeeeeee cone 15
| Marginata—Very fine large flowers, green bordered and veined. ..... ....- 15

| Double Lady of the Lake—A large double pure white variety, very chaste
Avavel POORER os GUE) ud AG oe oc ARR CSS RUB ROe ee EA BHR en eRe eet 25
| Double Fringed—Choice mixed. ............ 2c cece cece tee eeee cect eeeecees 25

| Double Inimitable—Saved from carefully fertilized flowers, and will pro-
duce a large percentage of doubles, while such plants as are single are
marvels of beauty in colors and markings..... O6

PHLOX DRUMMONDII.

| One of the
showiest an-
|nuals, valuable
| for the profu-
‘| sion and dura-
tion of its flow-
ers. H A.
Alba — Pure

| BlackWar-
rior -Dark

Cardinal —
Brilliant

Rich bright
purple .... 5
| Isa bellina
—Yellow ..5
| Leo poldii
— Splendid
deep pink,
with white
| cose coan 5
|| Ma rmora-
ta — Violet
marbled
white......
| Oculata Al-
| ba—Pure
_ white,crim-
| son eye.... 5 PHLOX DRUMMONDII.
Rose D’Amour—Bright rose............0..eeee eee qelhaeisiein ie neieiniets sieteisieterictctos 5
| Grandiflora Splendens—Bright scarlet, with white eye.....-............. 10

| Grandiflora Atropurpurea Alba Oculata—Dark purple with white

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| Grandiflora Mixed.............. 002.2... eee JoDdadOEdbo abUdboqoDDUdOUOOeO sO 10

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im:

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New Dwarf Phlox.

Small compact plants growing about six inches high, covered with a pro-
fusion of large flowers. Very fine for pot culture or borders.

Dwarf—White......... sandhbooddbabodadanbodeacccordueds onoceaabdocdacadgomes 10
Se — 5 CHT CUistelslavelalarctates a etaleteete Obbo sno dodndonAo Gann OON0.s0404 cosocatacoot Ando 10
66 6 —Rose...... danGoddodd Ladd DOONOOBeECooScodbn soouneoodeo aoeoncsoencandbn 10
66 Punicea Striata—Rich vermilion, striped white..............-. -10
ss =—Finest Mixed....... ricielalstaydelvickelctetalctcislne cients eterere By io

Phlox Cuspidata, Star of Quedlinburg.

A distinct form of Phlox with sharply toothed and fringed flowers, and the
thorn-like middle dents are four or five times longer than in the ordinary vari-
eties; each flower is bordered white, and represents the perfect form of a star.
Ob ero hero Koy spa aa nsoctscadopaaon anoodaOSsuacnd Soda saadlodan be aaaanopeaodeused Uae 15

Phlox Fimbriata.

A splendid new strain of Phlox with beautifully fringed flowers, which are
produced in great abundance, making a grand display.
Mixed colors....... slelele(elsfalele(els)ois/eisieitia)steislaltncetereieltohe Mote slewtoraaksyetcisiekelelaeils caer rel 15

Double Phlox.

The flowers of the double varieties are much larger than the single, and
last longer in bloom; they are therefore valuable as a cut flower.
Moublewwhitermseeeeccenr cece 25 | Double blood red...............0..-25

Phiox Drummondii
—Semipleno. A
new semi-double
Phlox containing
many new and
beautiful tints,
such as pale pink,
yellow, rose, mar-
bled rose and vio-
let purple, besides
the usual colors—
white, scarlet, pur-
ple, ete., making a valuable
addition to the numerous va-
rieties already in cultivation.
All lovers of this beautiful
annual must necessarily hail
this new strain with delight, 25
Phlox Drummondii Lutea,
fl. pl.—New Double Yellow.
See)movelties:. se--.--. eee: 25

PHLOX DRUMMONDII SEMIPLENO.

Hardy Perennial Phlox.
Favorite hardy_border plants, bearing large trusses of brilliant colored
flowers.
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bipywii se W—ALBA FliNa.

PYRETHRUM—Feverfew.

Old favorite herbaceous plants very much in use tor borders. HP.

Parthenifolium Aureum (Golden Feather)—Bright golden foliage...... 10
Double French Hybrids—Beautiful large flowering hardy plants, bearing
bright-colored double flowers of crimson, pink, rose, white, etc.......... 10
Roseum (Persian insect powder plant)—Rose colored............00++ seseeee 10
Alba Plena ‘‘Double White Feverfew’’—Fine double white flowers, excel-
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58

POPPY.
The large

this genus make
a brilliant dis-
play in the gar-
den.
Single
Annual

Varieties.
Danebrog—
Brilliant scar-
let with across
of whitein the
center, resem-

bling the
Danish banner 5
Nivev Dba tids d Ur. isd.
English Scarlet—The bright scarlet tlowers of this variety are very effect-
LV CMDS CO La rctrcielctereistertfereccvensieta tavevatetelateiateleloreteloiecoislatciel eter oe ilelaveleiclalatalslslutcieletsielajeisiele 5
Umbrosum—Rich yermilion, with black spot on each petal............- 5

Peacock—Large brilliant scarlet and crimson flowers with a black zone
near the center, making a strong and beautiful contrast. Flowers about

ANNENES HD GIAM ters s-2.:2 2 s\sieyoieleleloleveleseleiorereieleisteveterehtie cle teleleleiemclalejels\sielene clelavm\s/aj« 10
Cambricus (Welsh Yellow Poppy)—A beautiful yellow variety............- 10
Single Mixed) Poppy. cscc2 .2.. cicclele slciste leis cieteieseicie’e wlels ele e(ele’wielelele.«/elalolsrslelcteisiale © ool)

New Shirley Poppies—Beautiful hardy annual Poppies, producing large
single flowers, ranging in color from pure white, various shades of pink,
to glowing scarlet. They flower freely throughout the season, and
massed have a charming effect. Many of the flowers are veined, streaked
and flaked from the center towards the edges, while others are red, edged
with white. Mixed colors............ Maal hateralaaiatea a serciatalisielacleielelessicicteletafereiars 10

Iceland Poppies (Papaver Nudicaule)—A beautiful and very fragrant
class of Poppies, blooming freely throughout the entire season, and while
they are perennial will bloom the first year from seed. They are per-
tectly hardy. The flowers cut are excellent for vases, keeping a long
time in water. H P.

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IBY ENteSCALlets.sapicetsicianicice sslciee lice Mixed

Alpine Poppies—A very pretty Class. .......ccc ec ee cece cece eee ee eee ae é

Double Carnation=Flowered Poppies.

I PUPK A AML PaScann dos Goo daDpOoMODOO 5 White Tipped Scarlet. ............ 5
RS COLLEE Hari ct len eitsreltelaceiisins creinetaiele 5 ASHIGREY G2 4 yy breslesiss sistas sec ellee lees 5
I OS Sea bOOG BONO COREET CORE oe eS SobOotU) MIXCANCOLOTS hrcistevelsieveioreleninvelsievcticcies 5
Poppy, Double French—Ranuculus-flowered, double mixed, 2 feet...,.. 5

Poppy, Double New Giant—Pzony-flowered, large double flowers...... 5
New Double=
Poppy ‘‘ White
Swan’’—The
plant grows only
from 14 to 2 feet
high, forming a
dense, richly
branching bush,
surmounted on
strong, slender
stems by very
large,beautifully
shaped flowers,
very double, la-
ciniated and of
the purest possi-
ble white. The
time of blooming
is ofmuch longer
duration than
that of other
Poppies. The
luxuriant green
foliage and the
enormous pure
white flowers
make it particu-
larly valuable for

large groups....10
The petals are beau-

NEW DOUBLE PURE WHITH POPPY—“ WHITE SWAN.”
The Mikado—A new double variety of great beauty.

tifully cut and fringed at the edges; color white, fringed brilliant scarlet. 10
Chamoise Rose—A splendid new peony flowered poppy, large ball-shaped

flowers

10

showy flowers of

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Fire Dragon—A new
and very showy Poppy,
about 24 inches high,
with fine shaped large
flowers 4 inches in di-
ameter, of a brilliant. |
deep scarlet with black |
spots, surrounded by a

white margin at the

base of each petal. The
two outside petals of the
flowers are double the
size of the inner ones,
so that each couple form

a round cup by them-

selves. The flowers keep

a long time, and the

plants are continually in

FIRE DRAGON POPPY.
Tulip Poppy (Pap-
aver Glaucium)--A
magnificent species,
producing an abund-
ance of splendid flow-
ers of the most vivid
scarlet imaginable.
The two outer petals
of the flower bear a
similarity to a saucer
in which is set two
erect petals of the same
color, forming a pouch-
like receptacle enclos-
ing, and seemingly
protecting,the anthers.
Sown in the open
ground the seeds lie
for several weeks hbe-
fore germinating..... 10

Hardy Perennial
Poppies.

Bracteatum —Scarlet,
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Croceum—Orange, 1
LOOMS Aoceescisetoetehesieeisiao)
Oriental—Single scar-
let, with dark spots. ..10
New Hybrid Oriental
—A magnificent class = =
containing many TULIP POPPY—‘‘ PAPAVER GLAUCIUM.”’
colors, pink, scarlet, blood red, orange red, salmon blotched black, etc....15 |

Giant White Californian Poppy.

(Romneyi Coulteri, )

Giant White Californian
Poppy—A_ perennial of
rare merit, resembling
large single white Pzeonies
inits flower and foliage.
The flowers are very large,
measuring 4 to 5 inches in
diameter; pure white with
a bunch of yellow stamens.
It is an exceedingly at-
tractive plant and con-
tinues in bloom through-
out the entire season. The
flowers are also valuable
eut for vases, keeping well
in water, and have a pe-
culiarly delicate Primrose
like perfume. The plants
grow to a height of 6 to 8
feet, and while it is not
hardy in this latitude, it
may be kept over winter
ina cold house or cellar ,15

Hardy Primroses.
Pretty spring blooming plants suitable for borders, rock-work, ete.

h,
v0 New Hardy Hybrid Primrose—For permanent borders and rock-work
a they are invaluable, making a grand display throughout the season.
‘i The strain we offer is saved from a collection of the newest and hand-
somest varieties, ranging in color from pure white to dark crimson...... 25
k English Primrose (Primula Vulgaris)—The common wild English Prim-
A iNTOS Sado BesSbelodE bene soOBaDday Hale doonoo so AnoUbadooBoldono. ‘ovisoosoxdradaiadaaue 10
It Alpine Primrose (Primula Rosea)—A handsome new hardy Primrose dis-
e tinct from any other. It isan abundant bloomer, throwing up numerous
e flower spikes about 6 inches high, which produce freely large flowers of
A a bright rosy carmine color with yellow eye........--.eeee cece rece cere eens 15
| Japanese Primrose (Primula Japonica)—A beautiful variety. Flowers:
i large, borne on stems from 1 to 2 feet high. Mixed shade of pink, white
| CG hooVs(oyay, jaar RaLoya},; INVKNC iCsiccou cosy soon code ccidd na nonsde pHeLeD.conasdbe dovb 15
| a Siberian Primrose (Primula Cortusoides)—A free-flowering sort, of a
| lee OULD OSC) CONOAdAn aoe aoousddded coonodadanecad sone bAdadnooAdoscoReaeuD 19
| POLYANTHUS.
| (Primula Elatior.)
| Early spring flowering plants of
the Primrose type, suitable either for
out door or pot.culture Blooms pro-
fusely; colors; crimson, yellow,
maroon, ete., prettily laced and
veined.
Extra Choice Mixed—Saved
PRIMULA—SINGLE FRINGED. from splendid named sorts.. ..25
PRIMULA—Chinese Primrose. Gold Lace—Mixed; flowers
; beautifully laced golden yel-
Of this lovely genus of plants we offer seed of the choicest and newest va- Bee ase yn eee 95
rieties, all of which are very striking and handsome in appearance. Sow the Nariculal(primulvaue
seed in February, March or April. sae ricula) — A beautiful
Single Large Flowering Fringed Varieties. plant, with rich col-
Cerulea (Blue Primula)—A new variety of Primula of a beautiful blue ored flowers. Choice
color. This is a shade in these flowers which has been much sought after, Se CATR a RR AH oe CEO)
and we are sure will be hailed with delight. The seed we have obtained COWSLIP
is from very fine stock and may be relied upon to produceexcellent | rs
TWEMS .554. code codo Kobo cubU nddo cube HoDb bb Bdad Boboeaed coun DooN oC0d.Ge!m nooo bone 35 | Primula Veris
. Magnifica—Mixed. A great improvement on the old varieties............-- 25 | In spring this isa
Alba Magnifica—A variety of exquisit form and very compact habit. The | very ‘iseful plant for
LOWES Bre pure white, with bright yellow eye, and measure 214 Sees porders, but is. of
TbOVGIENTE IOs Gadd casos boc 2000 HAD ado 6 0000 badd obo CO D0BCCO BOC OOO0O GOOOCOCD | , Bask
Chiswick Red—The most brilliant crimson scarlet Primula yet sentout; of | pie Cae . pee
robust habit. The foliage is very finely cut and deep green.............- 250) i ae aK er sets
| Meteor—The plant is of a compact habit of growth, the leaves being deeply ce Mix d En-
, cut and of a dark reddish tinge, which gives the plant a distinct aire ¥ lish—3, foot. BGs
beter onc: ene i wn canst ar eee aacreraae | SP ne 3
peculiar PHELAN TON Teron ectaCen gee distinet ea oaobuedo90b00c008 se 25 POTENTILLA.
d Village Maid—A beautiful variety. Color white, striped with carmine....25 Beautiful flowering herbaceous plants, continuing «# long time in bloomy
i Coccinea Magnifica—Rosy scarlet; clear sulphur eye; free bloomer......-25 | fine for lawns or mixed borders. H P.
Carminea Alba Punctata—Rich variety carmine, spotted white.....---- 29, Hin est Mixe ds caster sarc eaten cure NN eom aE ae cee e a tate SR aust 5
thoi dela sono woctooOUKdS qodouo0 15 |
Teese reared ehticed 35 | RHODANTHE.
oe ee ages ¢ 2 H A well-known “‘ Everlasting,’ valuable for winter bouquets. HH A.
tients aL gee eat » | Alba=Pureisilver white; veryibeautifules...sccossnecces cece col dees eseeeer 10
Inimitable Double Large Flowering Fringed Primula. | Maculata—Bright rosy crimson with yellow disc..............--- Atom claaeLO.
The double varieties produce a large percentage of double flowers, and are ROSE
superb. | 0
Double choice red ................. 50 | Double choice mixed.....---.-.+++- 50 Saved from choice varieties; will bloom the second year.
ee CU AWMMMIDS eoudioaae 050 | | French Hybrids—Finest mixed, ...........0005.. ceecsecccececes cons ceeees 15
Primula Obconica—aA very pretty and free-flowering variety extensively | Tea Scented—Finest mixed........ 2... ..c. cece ese c ccc eee cece neces teen eres 15
grown by florists; flowers pale lilac ....... ... se cscs ee eee eerste terest tts 1165, ROCKET—Hesperis.
| Very fragrant spring-flowering plants of the easiest culture. H P.
Sweet Purple....................- 5 | Sweet White....................+. 5
RICINUS—Castor Oil Bean.
Tall-growing ornamental foliage plants of tropical origin. HH A.
Africanus Hybridus—Fine, stalk and fruit rose, 6 feet...-......----.+-+++ 5
Borboniensis Arboreus —Very large and handsome foliage; 15 feet......- 5
Duchess of Edinburgh—Large and very fine; 10 feet.......... see eee eee 5
Giganteus—Leaves of immense size, 12 feet 5
Gibsonii—Dark red foliage; 8 feet ............ SiS NEooReGd +0
Macrocarpus—Whitish, beautiful; 6 feet ................-.-- 5
Obermanii (Sanguineus)—Red fruit; splendid ornamental plant; 8 f - 5
Purpureus—Purple, magnificent; 6 feet........ 0... e cece eect ee eee et eters 5
| Sanguineus—Dark red stalk, scarlet fruit; very fine; 5 feet. ... ...-.-..---- 5
NVA OM — Eri ay OH TS Ui etatee teat sees ehetel tate ake ereloletiiy eka clisdels elels/o eis. oi/c\at~/ntelslalefelsiaiesotel ere 5
Cambogiensis—The leaves are large palm-shaped and of a bronze red
} | color with red veins. The stems of the leaves are reddish brown, and the
a | main stem of the plant is bluck, making a beautiful ornament fone
Roseus—Dwarf, bushy habit, with superb rose colored fruit.........-.- sag
Tricolor—Three-colored, very beautiful; 7 feet..........eeee scene eeeeeeeeree
NEW HARDY HYBRID PRIMROSES. Fime Mixed. 0.0.0.0... ccc cece cee eect cent etececss cree sees sees cece eens

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SWEET PEAS

Beautiful, fragrant
and _ free-flowering
climbers, continuing
in bloomall summer.
Miss Blanche

Ferry—Dwarf,

color deep pink

and white; per

OZa, 20 CUS sleiele oie
Adonis—A new

and very pretty

variety, of a rose

pink shade; per
OZ LOCUS Metre ieteicyaladaisiorteleielaie\s 5
Black—Very dark, brownish

purple; per 02z., 25 cts....... 5
Blue Edged —White and

pink, edged with blue; per

O21 20 CtSiiacieise cviei#/esiel-l=-jainsae 5
Butterfly—White, laced with

lavender blue; per 02.,25 cts. 5
Crown Prince of Prussia—

Bright blush; per 0z., 25 cts. 5

: A Fairy Queen—Rosy white;

SWEET PEAS. PET OZ., 25 Ct... .eeeeee- wees 5
Indigo King—Rich blue; per 02Z., 25 CtS.... cee eee cece reece eee e ee eee e erences 5
Painted Lady—Rose and white; per 0Z., 20CtS ... 2... cece cess eee eee ceeeee 5
Searlet Invincible—A beautiful deep scarlet variety; per 0z., 20 cts...... 5
Princess Beatrice—New rose; per 02.3 20 CtS... cece cee eee eee eee eee eee 5
Scarlet, Striped with White—Per 02., 20 CtS .......2-2 ee cece ee cece ween ees 5
Vesuvius—Rose and violet spotted; per 0Z., 40 CtS...... 6... eee eee eee eee eee 5
WVinate— Periz. ZOUCUS: ...0:c svicineleee s o0 cle ajelelsin Maleiste te etercletainielataleloieisiacsistelefelstaietaterers 5
Mixed—aAll colors; per Ib., 75 cts; per 0Z., 15 CtS.... 0... ces ceccceccep cece cece 5

Eckford’s New Large Flowering Sweet Peas.

Splendour—New, very pretty; color rich rose, shaded crimson....-......... 10

Primrose—As the name suggests, the color isa primrose yellow, an entirely
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Imperial Blue—A new variety, shaded blue

Orange Prince—A beautiful new Sweat Pea, color pink shading to orange.10

Cardinal—“Brightescanletscccancte ne cielstecmlerecijeilcisieliisalaeteclesteleisinatestelsisislacs icles
Princess of Wales—White, striped blue
Queen of the Isles—Scarlet, mottled white and purple. ............. s+... 10

Violet Queen—A charming variety, ranging from deep mauve to light violet.10
Boreatton—Glossy crimson, with crimson purple wings, merging into rose.10

Isa Eckford—Rosy pink, flushed carmine.......... 122. - eee eee cee wees 10
The Queen—Light rosy pink, wings light mauve......... 1 ceeeeeeeceee eens 10
Miss Hunt—Pale carmine, salmon standards, wings soft pink........... -..- 10 |
Queen of England—Very large white. ........... 2... ce cece cee cence en eeeees 10
Eckford’s Large Flowering Sweet Pea—Mixed, pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 ets;

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The two following varieties are not climbers, nor are they fragrant, butare |

nice for vases or baskets.
Scarlet Winged—Beautiful small flowers. .... -.....0 cece cece ee eee ee eeeeee 5
ellow Winged—Same habit as Scarlet Winged........... srelateleretclelslererrele (oeiels 5

EVERLASTING
SWEET PEA.

(Lathyrus Latifolius.)
Showy, free-flowering plants,
growing in any common soil.
Very ornamental on trellis-

work, fences, ete. H P.

Latifolius—Scarlet ......... 10

Laitfolius—White,.......... 10
SALVIA.

Handsome plants, with long spikes of
flowers, scarlet, blue, etc., which continue in
bloom until late in the fall. Sow seeds in

April. HHP.

Splendens—Vivyid scarlet; 3 feet.......... 10

Patens—Flowers of a delightful blue. -...15

Coccinea Lactea—Pure white..... ..... 10
SAPONARIA.

Compact growing plants, producing beau-

tiful star-like flowers freely allsummer. Good for bedding. H A.
Calabrica—Pink...............--. 5 | Calabrica Alba—White.......... 5
SCHIZANTHUS.

Few plants are more attractive than these when well grown, whether in
pots or in the border; they are of a branching, elegant habit, well covered
with peculiar shaped flowers. HH A.

Mixed—Bestivarietiestir sss aclseieleclislell-ieleleteleelerliel-eeinee ier initiseeci eee nae 5
SANVITALIA.

Very pretty dwarf-growing and free-blooming plants. H A.
| Procumbens, fl. pl.—Double bright golden yellow flowers produced in
great abundance; % foot......

| SALPIGLOSIS.
Very pretty autumn blooming plants, with funnel-shaped flowers, beauti-

fully veined and marbled. HHA.

Large Flowered—Finest Mixed, 114 foot. ... 0.2... 0s cece cece cee e ween 5

SEDUI1—Stone Crop.
A pretty little plant, good for rock work, ete. H P.
| Coeruleum—Blue, 4 foot............

SCABIOSA—TIlourning

Very desirable plants, producing pretty flowers of many colors in great

| profusion. Good for cutting for vases, ete, H A.

| Dwarf Double—Flowers very double and globular.................00-.200 5
| Stellata—Starry seed vessels; good for winter bouquets.............. ....... 5
| SCHIZOPETALON.

Walkerii—Is an interesting little plant with fringed flowers, and valuable
for its fragrance.

SILENE, OR CATCHFLY.

|
|
| SILENE OR CATCHELY.
|

Beautiful free-flowering plants, very attractive for rock-work, ete. HA
Pendula Compacta, ‘‘ Snow King ’’—Pure white.... ........... 000.205: 5
Pendula Compacta—Mixed, AIR COLOTS eis e merece eee oral ole See ToC 5

STREPTOCARPUS—New Hybrids.

The variation of colors in these new hybrids is very striking, scarcely two
plants being exactly alike, and the colors range from pure white, pale lay-
ender and all the various shades of blue to deep violet, bright rose and
red to rich rosy purple, with all the intermediate tints, and in all the flow-
ers the throat and three lower segments are marked or splashed with long
blotches or spots of various shades of purple, generally shaded white .... 25

| SWEET WILLIAI1— Dianthus Barbatus.

| Exceedingly beautiful and showy plants, producing an abundance of rich-
colored flowers throughout the season. Me
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Large-Flowering Dwarf Pyramidal—Sky blue, excellent color........ 10
GU dG CO ad —AlIl colors mixed...............-- 10
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‘6 G0 Giant—Extra fine mixed................2..e eee cee 10
as GG *« _ Collection of 12 choice varieties. ............$1.00
New Giant Perfection—Pure white; a large double variety..............-. 10
OG GG GO —Mixed Colors.........-e.eseseeee oe Gooddogc ods ob66 10
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Wallflower-leaved—Smooth, dark, shining leaves like the Wallflower....10
cis a6 —White, grown largely by florists for cut flowers...... 10
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Snowflake—A splendid dwarf growing variety, with very large pure white

flowers; very early ........ Repeat reta lar roteVeeiovaka te otatanars etefelelets cicielerstevsloieleisieceieis 15
Cut-and-Come-Again Stock.

This is a valuable stock for cutting, branching out as fast as cut, and every
shoot bears a cluster of flowers which are finely shaped, pure white and
very fragrant; mixed colors. (See cut)..... Goqoand doabeool HooacUoooOGAobUG 15

Cut-and-Come-Again—Pure white......... eee rrstst sted istelsiiererelcvelelstelelovetelels 15

STOCKS—Intermediate.

Valuable on account of their flowering late in autumn, or as pot plants
for early spring blooming, for which purpose the seeds should be sown in July
or August.

remoyed to the house will bloom during the winter; mixed colors. H

18G/ pagan dnounausobokaoandbonaoddco onspioécopbbu Boo Son0 cose". eobeedbodadbee 10
Emp eror—HWineshmixed se Hy Pecrleteleletale/-ctastetsiietaisiereh cits siciscvere «iareteteiniei= =) +r-/= 10
Brompton—Finest mixed. HHP. ..... ho DowOOndO DUE OUdD qoddao eS Stadcode 10

VIRGINIAN STOCK.

Very pretty hardy annuals, bloom freely. Colors; red, white, rose, ete. H A. 5

TORENIA.

The Torenias are very pretty plants for borders, or for house plants, hang-
ing baskets, ete. HH P. K

Baillonii—a free flowering sort, bearing golden yellow flowers that have a
browmishired throats: |\ eeu cence see see ee eae ese eC eee nee 15

Fournierii—This variety is well worthy of special mention. The flower is
sky blue, dotted with three dark blue spots, hasa bright yellow throat,
and is an exceedingly free bloomer 15

TAGETES.

TAGETES.

Signata Pumila—A showy, compact plant, covered with bright yellow
blossoms, with a brown stripe through the center of each pedal. HH A. 5
Golden Ring—A new and very showy variety, with bright golden flowers:

THUNBERGIA.

Ornamental, free-blooming climber of rapid growth. Good for greenhouse
culture or warm situations out of doors. HH A.

Alata—Buff with white eye; 4 feet... 5 | Bakerii—Pure white; 4 feet,...... 5
Aurantiaca—Orange, dark eye; 3 ft. 5 | Mixed

TRITOFIA.

Interesting and showy plants, popularly known as Red-hot Poker, on ac-
count of the color of the flower spikes, which are produced in great profusion
and remain a long timein bloom. H P.

Uvaria Grandiflora—Bright orange-scarlet; 4 feet

VINCA.

Highly ornamental, free-flowering, compact greenhouse evergreen shrubs,
with shining green foliage and handsome circular flowers. T P,
Alba—White, with crimson eye, 2 ft..10 | Rosea—Rose, 114 toot

VIOLA— Violet.

A well-known favorite, much in de-
mand on account of its fragrance.
HP. t
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VISCARIA.

Pretty free-flowering plants, with
showy colored flowers. HA.
Alba—White, 1 foot................ 5

VIOLET. Cardinalis—Magenta, fine. 1 ft... 5
Oculata—Pink, with crimson eye, 1 fOOt..... 0.0.6 ce ee eee eee e eee eee 5

VERBENA. _ ZEA MAIZE_Striped Japanese Corn.

Au ornamental foliage plant of much beauty, It is a species of corn, the
leaves being beautifully striped with white and green. HH A.

Well-known plants ;
blooming freely the

first year. from seed. Zea Janonice (Fol Variegata)—Striped foliagenGieetinecma.. «cc cee ver Boone)
HHP Gracillima Variegata—Dwarf striped corn............ 2 ......000- a sicieleeieie 0)
Golden Leaved — ZINNIA ELEGANS.
Its foliage isa very Like Balsams or Petunias, these can be raised to flower by August if sown
striking and beau- in the open ground, but if sown under glass in April, they will bloom in June,
tiful yellow color, and throughout the entire season. H H A.

and contrasts ad-
mirably with the
various pleasing

Large Flowering Dwarf Zinnia. Pumila, fl. pl.
Six separate colors; yellow, orange, scarlet, crimson, purple, pure white.

shades of the Ba chycoloreesasjeplerieisaecilaeilecclepactere melee aiseecscikie ier ciesceeene 5
VERBENA flowers. This va- Extra, choice!double; mixed, 174 foots isis) elie cles selon eisieicisc-elelsiclejeieleeieieiee ete 5
riety will undoubtedly become very popular. It isa robust grower. ....15 | Collectioncvofiéjseparateicoloxsuiyse aeactu- cette cleric cic cisco 20
White’ /:2)". 10 | Searlet........ 10 | Purple........ 10| Striped........ 10 | Haageana, fl. pl.
Hybrida—Saved from very choice named varieties, mixed....... nceohooonnn 10 | A trailing variety. Flowers orange color, keeping their color when dried....10
RTL IVED NK yrs tecvoe ae ea Gea rarnca tonne ntatians efererclieie(etefelsierelolens/eveleilelatetetetaleralevcietslerster vere! s 5 | Zeb Zi A i
Hybrida Compacta Candidissima—A new yariety of dwarf habit and ebra innlas.
vigorous growth, color pure White..... i. .scecececcecccceececer sees caee .15 |, Anoyel class, producing large double flowers, most of which are beautifully
‘Mammoth Mixed—Nevw strain of large flowering varieties...............2.15 | Stripedloriblotchedia vem ajseicciscclinciceisetec tach iaciriieeisiseiicceicicciecan 10
VERONICA. : Zinnia Linearis.
Very pretty herbaceous plants, HP. | An interesting and very pretty species from Mexico. In growth it is ofan
Glauca—Blue pr iteet nmr st barlevelaisiela love ne) siepetaese evotera fers) 3: -hel shefel elatorelelsieiatelalciate/«iaiedeler ote 10 | erect bush form, growing toa height of 12 inches, being profusely covered
WALLFELOWER. | with flowers 2 inches in diameter of a bright golden yellow color, with
| light orange margin. The flowers retain their color beautifully when
A plant much esteemed for its rich fragrant flowers. HH P. ea re
Dauble=ninestmixedt:: 10 | Golden yellow Pee 102|Dark browne eer0 | PRO GR age Pen lar ieee aaa
Single—Mixed.. 5| Dark brown....10 | Blood red....10 | Golden yellow... 10 | New Mamtnath Flowering Zinnias.
GB Belvoir Castle—Beautiful BV CULO WViiir-\ 07 elejedoiciaisicic)ebeloleterstelcievemmeieteieietetne 10 | .
$6 Cranford Beauty—Deep rich gold.... 2... cc cece cee cece cece ees 10 Flowers perfectly double, measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter; colors brill
WHITLAVIA | jiant. The plants grow about 8 feet high, making a handsome appearance.
Y Wine mixed tcolorsecy csc ge es eae ey see elena slants Bievston sles clot hes biter Ne

One of the most charming California introductions; very effective for bed-
ding, or mixed borders.

Elegans Tom Thumb.

Giandiflora—Violet blue lefoot.... sscee tacks Mee ee seine ee 5 A new dwarf e¢ Hitree! vane An SS Gn a) dies venuvers.16C(eak
Gloxinoides—Tube of corollo pure Ww hite, lines of a delicate light blue.... 5 s apy pay mE compact Se RoweHns variety serovar gous EE on
and 14 inches in diameter. The flowers are very large and are produced in
. i WIGANDIA. 5 great abundance, remaining in bloom until late in the season.
* Ornamental foliage plants, with large leaves about 3 feet long by 124 foot Hine Double Mixed Colorsssecermemrtcr seem ewisemccn aie se h-ceisieisicien eras Pein LO:
Wie re hl tuk, Double Striped Perfection Zinnia.
XERANTHETDIUI1 A new strain of mammoth flowering Zinnias, far surpassing the Zebra Zin-
; : ; nias in the brilliancy of its markings, The flowers are large and very
be nae ee Hip Oem ecu eo acheredry OUnE, are useiul Zor wanver double, and of the most novel and charming shades of color, each petal
ets Ad, 5 ‘ Dyan y rf ve >
Decbie WVALibet eee UE AUN 5 Vellow 5 being as distinctly striped or splashed as the most beautiful carnations
wouble) Pur eRle: = 5 Double Red.. ao or SEPIA AIO: SOOO ani owen) s HOR EE CCHS Reena Sus eee 15
Ww yaa Gas rR Tore fe
Hardy Sorts. Tender Sorts.

In ponds and fountains these present an attractive appearance. They grow | May be grown in tanks or tubs indoors or outdoors, in summer, where
readily from seed distributed on the water, and when once started take care of | they can be taken up and kept in the cellar or out of the way place in winter,
themselves without any trouble. : | Nympheza Zanzibarienasis (The Royal Purple Water Lily)—The grandest
Nympheza Alba—Native white pond Lily....... 2.2.00. cee scccccccersecee 25 | of all Blue Water Lilies. Very fragrant, flowers 12 inches in diameter ...50
Nuphar Lutea—Yellow pond Wily, sysiiy.c sis deve cine hots ese.e.nje chocidia nes haeie wrote 10 Nymphea Lotus (Egyptian Water Lily)—Beautiful large white flowers, suf-
Nelumbium Luteum-—A beautiful yellow variety, throwing its flowers fused with red. This is one of the handsomest of all the Water Lilies,

and foliage about three feet above! the 3 water 50

aud SHOU Des in every collection. 65000

MIXTURES OF FLOWER SEEDS.

We are frequently asked for mixtures of various sorts, and to meet this demand we have prepared the following list of varieties, all of which wili be found
very satisfactory when an assortment is desired.

Mixture of Fragrant Annuals. Mixture of Evening Blooming Annuals.
Composed of seed of Fragrant Flowers only, many of which are also suit- This mixture is composed of low growing plants, which bloom in the af-
Able worm wt Gime velyiscierseile cla de cisleiacteliee ie cec mbt dios siatciover Mee ciledes 10 cts. | ternoon and evening; many of them are very handsome........... -- 10 cts.

Mixture of Climbing Annuals.
| This mixture will be found very desirable, being composed of many
beautiful climbers, all of which will prove useful for growing upon

Mixture of Tall Growing Annuals.
Consisting of Annual Flowering Plants, growing a foot high and up- .

VUE CLS Weretetersraetstevcicieisreictslovestelajetetelo\ersiiei’s craters sistal scsacdereca lure Nar MeO IST gree NT 10 cts.
Mi iD iG : | FLELISES PALDOTS,WCUCiaalaloheiers Melelaie heletelo cleheleleieleleielelslelelel olereistevoyelavetetelalietatetateteistiets 10 cts.
an ixture 0 war rowing Annuals. Mixture of Everlasting Flowers.
eis will be OLE) CE OREN ING Lal UES) OL OLS, as it-does, a variety, All the varieties will prove very desirable for winter bouquets, ......... 10 ets.
of choice annual plants growing six inches high and under... ...... 10 cts.

Mixture of Biennials and Perennials.

Mixture of Annuals for Bouquets. Some of the varieties contained in this mixture will bloom the first year

A very desirable mixture, composed of varieties with long stemmed flow- | if planted early, while others will bloom the second year, and many
ers suitable for bouquets and vases, and may be depended upon for a | of them continue to come up and bloom for many years.............. 10 ets.
constant supply of bloom ...............06- dooucoedob CHKb aS Ba aacbloade 10 cts. Mixture for Wild Flower Garden

Mixture of Foliage Plants. } A grand mixture embracing numerous varieties of pretty Flowering An-

Embracing Annuals grown almost exclusively for their foliage, many of nuals that will give a continuous display of bloom throughout the

NL CHVATEEVENVEN AT SOME sireraielatetssals\sjsiarslaie}sielsieieseisieieeenssys Saisieeisiofejasves si OCESAl| season, PerloZ.,.25° Cts, Ber PK coc: cc.crcicieiieiejeleiesolelerenelnicleluleieiaiaisiniefaletety 10 cts.

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 63

—=PLANTS AND BULBS=

SELECT LIST FOR CONSERVATORY, PARLOR AND LAWN.

WAll the Leading Flowering and Foliage Plants, Shrubs and Vines in Cultivation.

BOKRGENEICAL, INSIRUGTIONS SEE PAGES 2° AND 3:

UR select list of plants has’ been carefully made up of all but only the best, most useful and most popular
| in cultivation. Many of the plants are new or of very recent introduction, but all have been thoroughly
tested to prove their worth before putting them on the market.

Abridged List—Our space being limited, and many of the plants being so well known as to require no special
nention, we have arranged an abridged list, which will be found at the end of the select list.

HOW JO ECONOMIZE. |

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AGALYPHA> FRICOLOR:

A great acquisition in the flower garden, as hardy as a Geraniumy
as beautiful as the handsomest Coleus. May be pinched into any
form, is consequently suitable for a line in a ribbon border, or as an
edger to any flower bed. It is also an excellent house plant, and for
table or parlor decoration its beautifully colored foliage renders it
indispensable. Price, each, 25 cts; per doz., $2.50.

GOLDEN BELLS.

Abutilon—Golden Fleece.

In full justice to this charming plant, we this year again give ita
place in our list. It has few equals as a decorative plant. Many yel-
low Abutilons have been introduced within the past few years, but all
are fairly and far outshone by this superb variety. The habit of the
plant is compact and vigorous. It may be readily kept in bush form,
or if allowed to grow without close pinching, the branches attain con-
siderable length, rendering it valuable for a trellis plant or for cover-
inga back wall, or surrounding a pillar in the conservatory. The
flowers are large, well formed, of a deep rich golden yellow, and are
produced in wonderful profusion the whole year round. In fact, we
cannot recommend it too highly. Like all its family, this variety is
exceedingly easy to cultivate. Propagate by cuttings of the young
wood. Any kind of soil almost is suitable, but a rich sandy loam is
preferable. Pinch young plants occasionally to make them bushy.
Price, each, 20 cts.; per doz., $2.00.

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ACALYPHA TRICOLOR.

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ASPIDISTRA.
green. Both kinds, but the common green particularly, are very easy of cultivation, in fact nothing but positive and continued

Asa house plant, cultivated for its foliage only, we can confi-
dently say the Aspidistra is surpassed by none, and, in fact, has
few equals. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate on long stems, just
slender enough to give the plant a very graceful appearance. The
leaf proper usually grows about a foot and a half in length, and is
about four inches in breadth at its widest part. As the plant grows
and increases in size it assumes a bushy form, the leaves all spring-
ing from a common crown or stool. The common species, Lurida,
has plain dark green foliage. We have also a very pretty varie-

gated variety, the leaves being alternately striped with white and

neglect will kill them. This plant should be in every collection.

Price, green variety, each, 25 cts.

PAZ FY LE A Se

For conservatory or home decoration these beautiful and highly ornamental ever-
green plants are unequalled. They are of very easy culture, and annually produce in
great profusion their wondrously beautiful blossoms the many early and late varieties
coming into bloom in continuous succession from Christmas to Easter. They are alike
useful for the adornment of the greenhouse and the parlor, and they make a beautiful
dining table ornament. For supplying cut flowers they are among the most useful of

plants.

The demand for these very popular plants is yearly on the increase. Our annual
sales now, and especially at Easter time, of these plants alone is astonishing. We have
a large and especially fine stock of them this year of all shades of color, double and

single flowers.

Price, each, $1.00 to $3.00.

Variegated variety, each, 50 cts.

We ship these by express only.

| purpose they are unequalled.

B. RUBRA.

|) appearance.
Price, each, 25 cts.

FLOWERING VARIETIES.

An exceedingly handsome variety, of easy culture, admirably adapted
for house or conservatory decoration. Flowers a bright scarlet and pro-
ducing in great abundance all the year round.

Price, each, 25c to 75c.

BEGONIA VERNON.

A grand new Begonia, in habit and appearance resembling B. Sem-
perflorens. The flowers, which are produced in great profusion, are a
brilliant carmine color, and the foliage is at first a glossy green bordered
| with red, which as the season advances, is gradually suffused throughout
| the whole plant until the foliage and stems present a beautiful glossy red

‘Selected Collection of the Newest and Most Beautiful Kinds yet Introduced.

i HERE is no other plant in the greenhouse so universally popular to-day as the Begonia, whether it be the Rex varie-
ties, with their large, bold and handsomely marked leaves, or the new and greatly improved flowering kinds, the beauty
| of which almost defies description, or the more delicate yet exceedingly beautiful Tuberous-rooted species. All are not
‘simply very handsome, but indeed very useful for ornamental purposes,
The flowering kinds are always in bloom and furnish an almost inex.
haustible supply of flowers, which, as all know, are so useful for cutting.
These plants are always in great demand for house culture, for which

BEGONIA VERNON.

BEGONIA, ARGENTEA GUTTATA.

We regret very much that we have been unsuccessful in procuring a good en-
graving of this superb Begonia. Words even fail us to describe it as it deserves to
be. Suffice it to say it is one of the best, the most beautiful, the most useft:! for
conservatory or parlor decoration, and moreover of as easy cultivation as any Be-
gonia yet introduced. The leaves are oblong, a beautiful purple bronze, mottled
with clear silvery markings. Flowers white, borne on the extremities of the

branches. Price, each, 25 cts.
Per doz., $2.50.

Begonia, Margaritz.

A very great improvement
on that favorite, Metallica,
which it resembles some-
what in the rich bronze-green
of its foliage, but in form it is
more bushy, and is a strong, sure_ grower.
Flowers rose-colored, produced very abund-
antly in large, full trusses.

: Price, each, 25 cts. Per doz., $2.50.
ARGENTEA GUTTATA.

BEGONTA, DIADEMA.

The excellent cut we present of this new Begonia renders a description
/unnecessary. One feature particularly worthy of mention is its thorough
adaptability for house culture. It will, therefore, be hailed with delight. by
all who cultivate plants in their homes. Price, each, 25 cts.

| NEW BEGONIA, PAUL BRUANT.

A very handsome variety of vigorous habit, upright and bushy in growth,
and avery free bloomer. The flowers are large, rose and white in color and
borne en long, graceful stems. Flowers from November to May. Each, 25c.

66 CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

Grand New Begonia, Incarnata New Begonia, Semperflorens
Compacta. | | Gigantea Rosea.

A sight of this magnificent flowering Begonia would instant- A great favorite and certainly one of the finest Begonias in
ly convince the beholder that any praise, however lavishly be- | cultivation. It is a robust grower and very free bloomer, aaa
stowed upon it, could not be overdrawn, but would simply be | wakes one of the most striking objects imaginable; one which
doing the plant the justice it so thoroughly merits. It resem- | never fails to attract attention immediately. It is upright in ©
bles that old and really excellent species Incarnata, but the habit, leaves smooth and glossy. The flowers are a beautiful
plant is more compact, as the name implies, and the flowers are | cardinal red, borne on long strong stems. Price, each, 25 cts.

borne in much larger trusses and in such profusion as to fairly BEGONIA ALBO-PICTA

hide the foliage in a rich clothing of the most delicate pink f
blossoms. It isa robust grower and sure flowerer. Price, each, Few plants are more attractive and more decorative than @
25 cts.; per doz., $2.50. this Begonia. The habit of the plant is bushy. Branches up- |

BEGONIA RUBELLA right and graceful; leaves slender and pointed, glossy green,

A very beautiful species of this very popular family of plants, uate tele oy SOE ea SCOUT Giggs SO WORS Talal,
and should be in every collection. It’succeedsadmirably inthe | and produced abundantly. Price, each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50.

house, and is for that purpose an exceedingly handsome object. | NEW BEGONIA. OLBIA
9 e

The leaves are large, blotched with red on a pale green ground,
the under surface being a bright red. Price, each, 25 cts. | A recent introduction of rare merit. Leaves very large and

deeply cut into sharp pointed segments. The young leaves are very beautifully
colored, the older ones being prettily shaded with brown and red. Flowers lemon
white, large. A very desirable variety. Price, each, 25 cts. i

MANICATA AUREA.

Those of our customers who are familiar with that old but excellent Begonia,
Manicata—and nearly all must be, for it is universally popular—know how very beau-
tiful, and how exceedingly useful it is for greenhouse and parlor decoration. Its ©
large dark green, glossy leaves, and wealth of delicate pink flowers, so gracefully i
borne on long, erect and finely dividing flower stems, render this plant an exceed-
ingly pretty and striking object. Add to all that beauty, foliage, instead of being
plain green, which is handsomely variegated with large blotches of canary yellow,
and you have one of the most beautiful plants imaginable. Manicata Aureaisallthat —
and more, if we could but describe it. The accompanying cut is a very good and ~
faithful representation of it. Price, each, 25 cts.

BEGONIA, SUTTON’S SNOWFLAKE.

Among all the flowering Begonias this one takes rank close to first place. Itis —
a robust and rapid grower and produces an abundance of large, pure white blossoms
on long stout stems, which are excellent for cut-flower decorations. As a fiouse

B. MANICATA AUREA. plant no plant surpasses this Begonia. Price, each, 25 cts.

Hydrocotylifolia—An excellent house plant, very attractive Metallica—Surface of leaf a rich, lustrous metallic tint or
Jeaves, large and smooth, almost round. Plant low growing and | bronze color. Flowers white, very freely produced. Habit of
compact. ;Flowers pink, very freely produced on spikes.

, eee } | plant bushy.

Incarnata—One of the best flowering Begonias grown. <A Wh i laa b one
very old favorite and always in demand. Flowers a rich rosy Sandersonii—A grand old variety. Leaves dark green and
pink, produced in mid-winter in great profusion. glossy. Flowers a very brilliant scarlet.

Manicata—Too well known to need particular mention.
Everybody’s favorite; flowers pink.

Each, 15 cts. to 25 cts. according to size.

TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS.

Every succeeding year, as this class of Begonias becomes better known, the demand
for them keeps increasing. All the varieties are beautiful, many of them charming. eS
The flowers of all of them are much larger than those produced by any of the other sorts;
and some of them bear flowers of an almost incredible size. Not unfrequently we see
them'four inches in diameter. Furthermore, the numerous varieties produce many
colors, varying through all the shades of crimson, scarlet, orange and yellow, and. many
are pure white. Thev are readily raised from seed, the young plants soon forming bulbs
or rather tubers, which annually alternately become dormant and push into growth,
perpetuating the plant for an indefinite number of years.

Seeds should be sown early in spring and will produce flowering plants the same
season. As growth ceases, gradually dry off the plants until the foliage and branches
are decayed. Keep the bulbs perfectly dry until early the following season, when again
pot’and start them. We have a very fine assortment of large tubers, of many very
choice varieties and colors, which we offer as follows:

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TUBEROUS-ROOTED REGONIAS.

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TUBEROUS BEGONIAS—DRY BULBS.

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Single, all colors mixed, each 15 cts.; per dOZ........ccseeeeeeee $1.50 Double, in colors, rose, white, crimson, scarlet, yellow, sal-
Single, in colors, scarlet, white, salmon, rose, pink, crim- | NOM, CLS, (0) CUEGS JOSIP COVA cacosdceovsadcowdoucsebebeopodanocactoe pee $5.00
son, yellow, each 20 cts.; per GOZ.......:eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 2.00 | Plants of the several kinds in all stages of growth, in pots,
Double, all colors mixed, each 35 cts.; per dOZ.............eees 3.50 | 25 cts. to $1.00 each.

REX VARIETIES.
Rex Begonia—Countess Louise Erdody—New.

The peculiar feature of this new variety is the curious spiral formation of the leaf, as seen
in the engraving. But aside from this interesting point, this variety has much to commend
it. Its foliage is beautifully marked and shaded with silvery-gray and coppery-rose, the veins
en both sides being a yellowish-green. Price, each, 25 cts.

BEGONIA REX LOUISE CHRETIEN.

Although not quite new, this superb variety has actually no equal in its family, so that it
is still entitled to a foremost place in a list of novelties. The beautiful coloring of its foliage is
almost indescribable; but when we say that it is like changeable silk in its luster, we may pos-
sibly be understood. Flowers large and ofa delicate rose tint. Price, each, 25 cts.

REX BEGONIA, QUADRICOLOR.

A singularly beautiful variety, and most desirable; center of leaf red, surrounded by a
band of silvery white; edge ruffled, and of a beautiful red color. Price, each, 25 cts.

New Rex Begonia—Madam Treyve. |

B. LOUISE ERDODY.

Rex Begonias—Standard Sorts.

An exceedingly pretty and distinctly upright growing kind.
A broad zone of green, bordered by a narrow edge of brownish
plum color, encircles each leaf. Price, each, 25 cts.

Rex Begonia, Inimitable.

N. 8.—We have a very extensive assortment of varieties

of earlier introductions, but all selected and excellent. Our
limited space does not permit us to catalogue them by name,
but any one wishing a collection, and entrusting us with the se-

A very desirable variety. Foliage a metallic steel color and
glossy. Price, each, 25 cts.

lection will, we feel safe in saying, be entirely satisfied with
what they receive. Price, each, 25 cts. Per doz., $2.50.

COLEUS.
Popular Bedding Varieties.

The following varieties have proved themselves specially
useful for massing in beds and borders, where it is desirable to
produce a striking effect with solid colors:

Aeme—Pink, brown and yellow.

Her Majesty—Golden bronze.

Golden Bedder—Best yellow.
= ohn Goode—Greenish yellow.

Verschaffeltii—Maroon; a general favorite.

Progress—Green ground, mottled with brownish spots.

Price, each, 10 cts.; per doz., $1.00. Per 100, our selection,
$6.00; per 100, customers’ selection, $7.00.

CALADIUMS.

Very handsome, almost indispensable plants for summer
decoration. Culture very simple, the bulbous roots remaining
dormant all winter, to start again with little or no trouble the
following spring.

Esculentum—The variety so useful and so popular for sub-
tropical beds on the lawn; also a good vase plant. Each, 25 cts.;
per doz., $2.50.

Faney Sorts—An excellent assortment of the most distinct
kinds. Each, 30 cts.; per doz., $3.00.

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM—GIGANTEUM, Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum.
These charming plants are so well known that a description is wholly unnecessary. All plant lovers are perfectly familiar
with them and fully appreciate their general usefulness for conservatory or parlor adornment, or for supplying cut flowers, which
they s0 abundantly produce for so longa season. We wish this spring to call special attention to our stock of these plants now
coming into bloom. We never had, in fact we never saw anything to equal them for size, thriftiness and the truly enormous
quantity of buds and flowers they are producing. The accompanying cut will give a very fair idea of the appearance of one of our
smallest blooming plants. Large plants in bud or bloom, each, $1.00 to $2.00; small plants, also sure to bloom, each, 25 to 50 cts.

68 CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.
CANNAS—New Flowering French Varieties.

The Canna has long been considered an almost indispensible plant for flower garden
or lawn embellishment, but until quite recently it was grown for its foliage alone, little
value being placed on the comparatively diminutive and sparingly produced flowers.
But since the introduction of the new type, the flowering French varieties, a new and
deeper interest has been developed in these plants. We are now no longer content to
grow the old ones which are already:superseded by the new, which combine with the
splendid foliage peculiar to their family flowers of such wondrous beauty as to rival
those of the handsomest Gladiolus which they resemble very much in form. These
flowers are produced in great clusters throughout the entire summer. More than that, ,
if the plants are taken up carefully in the fall they will bloom quite as freely all winter.
They are certainly a great acquisition. If not wanted for house plants to bloom in
winter, take up the roots after frost has cut the foliage down and store them in any
cool place but where frost cannot touch them. t

The following is a carefully selected list of the very best yet introduced:

Madame Crozy—This is unquestionably the leading one, and is a most remarkable
plant. The foliage is large and bold, bright green in color and very effective. The habit
of the plant is bushy and compact, the average height being about four feet. The
flowers are borne on stout stems just long enough to raise the great clusters well above -
the leaves. The individual flowers are larger than those of the largest Gladiolus. The
petals are broad and firm in texture and in color are a glossy and brilliant vermilion
bordered with gold. When in full bloom this Canna is the most gorgeous and most

striking object we know of among plants. It begins to flower almost as soon as the first CANNAS, ;
leaves are unfolded, and it never ceases until cut down by frost | Maurice Rivoire—A vigorous grower. Flowers amaranth
in fall. Strong plants, each, 50 cts. | red, large and full. Each, 25 cts.

Star of °91—Another remarkable variety, resembling Mad- | M. Duterail—A strong compact grower, foliage green, flowers

ame Crozy but the flowers are more of an orange scarlet. They large and well-formed, deep saffron, margin light. Each, 25 cts.
are likewise large and are very profusely produced. Each, 50 cts. Miss Sarah Hill—A dwarf, compact grower and very pro-
Admiral Courbet—Flowers light yellow, speckled with | fuse bloomer. Flowers amaranth carmine. Each, 25 cts.
orange scarlet; leaves light green. Each, 25 cts. | Perfection—A robust grower, foliage dark green, flowers
Alphonse Bouvier—An excellent variety. Flowers scarlet | large, golden yellow, speckled with maroon. Each, 26 cts.
vermilion, borne on tall spikes; leaves green. Each, 25 cts. Premices de Nice—Foliage light green, flowers yellow, large.

Commandant Revier—Flowers yellow, leaves light green. | A very fine variety. Each, 25 cts.

Each, 25 cts. Robusta—A grand variety for subtropical planting. It usu-
Edouard Michel—Flowers orange, on strong erect spikes. | ally attains a height of eight feet, sometimes as much as ten feet.
Very desirable. Each, 25 cts. The foliage is very long and about eighteen inches broad, dark

Emile Leclere—Flowers golden yellow,mottled with crimson.

Each, 25 cts.
Flamboyant—Flowers crimson_lake, shaded orange. Each,

bronze and green. This is a most remarkable variety and is
sure to be a favorite. A bed of it surrounded by a row or twe
of Caladium Esculentum is a very striking feature on the lawn.

25 cts. e
Geoffrey St. Hillaire—Flowers bright red, foliage purplish Each, 25 cts.
brown. Each, 25 cts. This excellent set of sixteen varieties, worth $4.50, if bought
J. D. Cabos—An excellent variety. Leaves green, shaded | separately, we offer for $3.50, or we will give customers their
with purple; long and pointed. Flowers rich apricot, large and | choice of twelve varieties, one plant of each, for $2.50, or six
showy. A very free bloomer. Each, 25 cts. | varieties, one plant of each, for $1.35.

New Dwarf Calla, ‘‘ Little Gem.”

The greatest novelty among plants introduced within recent years. A
perfect Calla in miniature. It never exceeds twelve inches in height, bear-
ing foliage similar in shape to the ordinary variety, but much smaller and
more graceful and delicate. Likewise the flowers, which are perfect in form,
but not more than two and a half inches in diameter, are pure white. It
produces these beautiful flowers in great profusion and almost continuously.
Price, each, 50 cts.

CALLA ETHIOPICA—Lily of the Nile.

We have a very fine stock of this popular plant in all sizes, which, con-
\ sidering their size and strength, are very cheap. Price, each, 25 cts. to $1.00.

Variegated Calla (Richardia Albo Maculata)—A summer blooming va-
riety of rare beauty. The flowers are smaller than those of the common
Calla, and are creamy white, but the most attractive feature of this plant is
its remarkably pretty, variegated foliage, which is green and strikingly
marked with irregular blotches of white. Like Ethiopica, the root is per-

NEW DWARF CALLA, “ LITTLE carat early in spring, when it should be repotted into fresh soil. Price, each, 28 ets.

ennial, and is usually dormant during winter, starting into growth again —

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CARR AWVTION'S.
Novelties of 1892.

There are no flowers more deserving of cultivation than Carnations.

Their cultivation is of a simple nature, and they respond to the very little
attention required by producing a great abundance of flowers. Those we
name are the very best of their class. All bloom profusely at any season
of the year—it being only necessary to prepare them for the season de-

- sired—and all are especially adapted for winter flowering. If for the lat-
ter purpose, propagate by cuttings about the month of January. As
early in spring as the weather will permit, plant in the garden. Pinch
them two or three times, according to the growth they make, the object.

being to make them bushy. Take up about the middle of September, pot and re-

move them to the house or greenhouse, shading them for a few days.

The ever increasing popularity of this really deserving and exceedingly useful

family of plants has offered such glowing inducements to the hybridizer that he

has set dilligently and carefully to work with the result that almost annually he

produces one or more excellent varieties, all vieing with one another for supre-

macy. Itis our special good luck this season to be in possession of five of the |

latest of these introductions, each one a special attraction, and all, beyond ques-

tion, great acquisitions.

Indiana—Flowers very large and fringed, creamy white flaked and penciled

with carmine pink. A very free bloomer.

White Dove—Flowers pure glistening white, very large and borne on long, stiff

stems; exceedingly fragrante

Mrs. Hitt—Flowers a most exquisite shade of pink, very large and full.

Ben Hur—An exceedingly beautiful variety. Delicate pink flowers, stems

long and stiff, but not heavy.

Attraction—Very appropriately named; flowers large and full, rosy scarlet,

very profusely borne on long stems.

Each 25 cts.; set of 5, $1.00.

ouonae | GeneraljList of Carnations.

J. R. Freeman—A superb variety. Flowers rich carmine.

Lizzie McGowan—F lowers pure white on long stems; a con-
tinuous bloomer.

May Queen—A free bloomer; flowers rose pink.
San Mateo—Bright scarlet, very fine.
Hinze’s White—Pure white; an old favorite.

Silver Spray—Best white variety ever introduced. Flowers
| borne on long stems, large and perfect in form, and never burst.
| A most profuse bloomer and very fragrant. See upper flower
in cut.

James A. Garfleld—An excellent Carnation. A strong dwarf
grower; flowers large and perfect in form, bright scarlet and
very fragrant.

Mrs. Garfield—Very like the preceding in habit, size and
for of flower, but the color is a rich, very pleasing shade of
pink.

Grace Wilder—An excellent variety and now very popular.
Its flowers are always in great demand. They are a delicate
pink and are profusely produced.

Tidal Waye—An excellent variety. The color is a beautiful
clear pink. In habit the plant is shrubby and robust, and it is a
very profuse bloomer, the flowers being perfect in form. See
lower flower in cut.

Welcome—A very free bloomer. Flowers cherry pink.

Each, 10 ets.; $1.00 per dozen.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.
Umbrella Plant.

For house culture we really cannot recommend this plant ‘ A
too highly. No description is necessary as already it is so universally well known, but we wish simply to call attention to some
of its qualifications perhaps not generally known. No other plant is so easily managed. All it is particular about is plenty of
water. It is most at home in an aquarium, although it is an excellent pot plant, even if only kept moderately moist. But to have
it in perfection, set the pot in a saucer, or, better, still, in a jardinier kept filled with water. Any temperature usual in a house
_ suitsit. Stood in a window of any exposure it is all right, but it seems to succed best ina shady place, even in the middle or i
corner of a rather dark room it is quite at home. When age begins to turn the leaves yellow they should be cut off close down
k to the pot and yery soon new leaves will spring up and the plant will renew its beauty. Price, each, 25 to 50 cts.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

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=CHRYSANTHEMUMS

OUR SELECT LIST OF THE NEWEST AND BEST.

O catalogue even a quarter of the varieties we annually grow would occupy more space than we can afford to give, besides so
large a number would only confuse our customers and render a selection all the more difficult. We have, therefore, se-
lected an assortment large enough to meet all requirements as it embraces several varieties of every shade of color and all forms

and sizes of flowers known in the family. Each variety, in fact, is the very best of its kind in cultivation. All are prize winners —

of 791 and 792. }
Prize Set of New Sorts.

As a special inducement we offer the following FIFTEEN VARIETIES, all new and rare, each worth 25 cts. for $3.00. We be-
lieve this to be the most liberal offer ever made in plants.

Col. W. B. Smith—Rich, bright golden bronze, very large. | Mrs. L. C. Maderia—Bright orange; very fine.
Emma Hitzeroth—Bright lemon yellow, very desirable. | Mrs. A. J. Drexel—Crimson lake; very desirable.
Edward Hateh—Soft lemon and bright pink; an excellent | Mrs. J. W. Morrissey—Silvery pink, very large and double,
variety. | Marguerite Jeffords—A beautiful ambor color; excellent.
Eva Hoyt—Clear bright yellow, one of the best, very large | C. P. Bassett—Very fine red; one of the very best.
and double. | Roslyn—A clear rosy pink, immense size.
Jos. H. White—Pure white, very large and full. | Y. H. Hallock—Rosy pearl, deepening towards the center.
Lillian Russell—A beautiful clear silvery pink, a most ex- | Vivien Morel—Delicate rose, a beautiful variety.

cellent variety. | Price, each, 25 cts.

Mermaid—A soft mellow pink, with deeper shade on outer | THREE PRIZE WINNERS OF ’92 FOR 25 Cts.
edge. | Not the newest, but of very recent introduction and all ex-
ceptionally fine.

Ada Spaulding—Peach pink, excellent.
Ivory—Pure white, very desirable.
W. H. Lincoln—Yellow, an excellent variety.

GENERAL LIST.
Ada Spaulding—Peach pink, very beautiful.
A. H. LeRoy (new)—Deep rosy pink; 15 ets.
Beacon—White.
Black Beauty—Crimson maroon, very fine.
oe» 7... Cullingfordii—Crimson.
iii F = Domination (Bassett’s White)—Pure white.
le : g aN aE pA Excellent—Pink.
wee ae ie Etoile de Lyon—White.

Edward Molyneaux—Rich maroon red..
Eda Prass (new)—Delicate salmon; 15 ets.

Exquisite (new)—Beautiful pink;
15 cts.

Flora Hill (new)—White, creamy
center; 15 cts.

Gloriosum— Yellow.

G. F. Moseman—Bright red, very
large.

Golden Gate—Beautiful yellow.

Harry E. Weidner—Yellow.

H. Cannell— Yellow.

Harry May (new)—Deep old gold,
occasionally veined with red; 15 ets.

Tvory—White.

Mrs. J. T. Emlen (new)—Deep
blood red; 15 cts.

Jessica—White, lemon center.

Kioto— Yellow.

L. B. Bird—Pink.

L. Canning—Pure white.

reverse silvery white; 15 ets.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS—THREE PRIZE WINNERS OF ’92. Miss Meredith—Rose.

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Lizzie Cardledge(new)—Dark rose,

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continued.

Louis Boehmer—Pink ostrich plume. Pelican—White, very large.

Miss M. Wheeler—Rose. | President Arthur—Rosy lilac; very large.

Minnie Wanamaker—White. | R. Maitre (new)—Inside of petals crimson, outside silvery
Mrs. Alpheus Hardy—White ostrich plume. | white; 15 cts.

Mrs. E. W. Clark—Red. W. W. Coles—Bronze.

Mrs. Humphreys—Wbhite. Waban—Pink—(new)—Beautiful soft rose; 15 cts.

Mrs. Irving Clark (new)—Pearl white, rosy pink center; 15c. W. H. Lincoln—Yellow.

Mrs. F, Thompson—White, lined with rosy lilac. Except where noted, price each 10 cts., per doz., $1.00.

FUCHSTAS.

From a large and varied collection of these popular plants we have selected
a few of the very best which we offer in the full confidence that they will in-
variably give satisfaction.

Bulgare—Sepals brilliant red, corolla violet, a free bloomer; single.

Black Prince—Tube and sepals carmine, corolla rose, a profuse bloomer;
single.

Elm City—Sepals crimson, corolla purple, very large and full; double; an
old favorite.

Frau Emma Topfer (Storm King)—A superb variety, very large and double,
sepals bright crimson, corolla white suffused and veined with delicate rose.
Each, 15 cts.

Mrs. E. &. Hill—Flowers very large and double; corolla pure white, sepals
dark red. <A grand variety and very free bloomer. Each, 15 cts.

Mrs. Marshall—An excellent variety; corolla carmine, tube and sepals
white; single.

Prince Albert—Resembles that old favorite Speciosa although much more
desirable; single.

Rosain’s Patrie—Sepals rosy carmine, corolla white; double. A very de-
f sirable variety. Each, 15 cts.

Phenominal—Very large, double; sepals carmine, corolla bright purple.
Each, 15 cts.

Price, except where noted, each 10 cts. Per doz., $1.00.

FUCHSIA, PHF NOMINAL.

HYDRANGEAS.

“Red Branched”? (New)—This new Hydrangea is declared
by the introducers to be the best of the Hortensis class ever
produced. The trusses are larger and brighter than those of
| Otaksa, and it produces bloom in great profusion. Price,
each, 50 cts.

New Double Pink (H. Stellata Rubra Plena) —This is a.
valuable acquisition. The flowers are perfectly double and are
a beautiful rosy red in color. Itisa singularly beautiful object
when in full bloom. As hardy as other Japan sorts. Price,
each, 50 cts.

New White Fringed (H. Stellata Fimbriata)--A very hand-
some variety, having immense trusses of pure white flowers,
fringed, and haying a spot in the center of crimson. _ The plant
attains a height and breath of three to four feet. It isa great

improvement on the old white ‘““Thomas Hogg,” being better
and even hardier. Price, each, 50 cts.

Hortensis — An old favorite. Flowers pink, shading to
purple. Each, 20 cts. to $1.00.
’ Thomas Hogg—A good variety, almost pure white. Each,
' 20 cts. to $1.00.

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s Otaksa—Very large pink flowers and fine glossy leaves.

| Each, 20 cts. to $1.00.

| Paniculata Grandiflora—Pre-eminently the grandest of all : ales Sa

_ the flowering hardy shrubs. It is perfectly hardy, requiring no ee Aa ADR RORIE

: protection whatever. The accompanying cut gives a very
i accurate representation of it when in full bloom. It begins to flower early in summer and continues until late in fall. Planted

‘ singly or in groups it has a charming effect. Each, 25 to 50 cts. Extra large plants, $1.50.
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SERANTUM>.

Following our usual custom of the past few years we have
earefully selected from the large assortment of Geraniums we
always grow, a-very select list of the very best varieties, such as
we know are most likely to meet the requirements of our cus-
tomers. To enumerate all the sorts we grow would not only
occupy much of our valuable space, but would simply be con-
fusing to purchasers, making it all the more difficult to make
selections. We introduce a few new kinds, having first satisfied
ourselves of their superiority by thorough tests. Some older
ones have been retained because they still occupy the foremost
place among their kind.
respect and certain to give satisfaction.

New and Extra Fine Varieties.

The following varieties, double and single, are selected from |

a collection of those of most recent introduction and are offered
with the assurance that they are superior to anything we have
yet tried.

Double Varieties.

M. Sandorf—Orange salmon with silvery shading.
large and perfectly formed.

A. Fleurot—Currant red,
riety.

Montesquieu—Soft lavender pink.
form; very fine.

White Swan—Flowers pure white; trusses very large. Plant
dwarf and bushy.

Price, each, 20 cts.;

Flowers
orange shading.

Flowers quite circular in

setof four varieties, 60 cts.

Single Varieties.

Countess de Pot—Salmon bordered with white.
trusses on long stems.

Copernic—Rosy carmine, white eye; very large truss.

Gloire Poitevine—Red, shaded orange, white eye.
large flower.

Marguerite de Layres—Pure white; trusses very large; a
most profuse bloomer.

Mrs. EG. Hill—A_ beautiful salmon color.
large; a grand variety.

Rey. H. Harries—Soft rosy red.
perfectly "circular.

Price, each, 20 cts.; set of six varieties, 90 cts.

OTHER LEADING SORTS.
All Excellent Bedders.

Large

Very

Trusses very

Trusses of great size; florets

Single Varieties.
Clemence Boutard—White, shaded with pink; large trusses.
Glorie de Lyonaise—Scarlet, large pure white eyes; trusses
very large.

FERNS.

As conservatory specimens, parlor ornaments, or for general decor ative purposes the many delicate, beautiful species of =
The medium sized and smaller kinds are admirablyadapted for planting in rock work in the con-
Our collection is large and varied.

Ferns stand almost unrivalled.
servatory’and for the fernery in the parlor.
Price, 26 cts. and upwards, according to variety and size.

All our stock is first-class in every |

A splendid yva- |

Souvenir de Mirande—Pure satiny white, bordered with q
carmine. :
Sam Sloan—Deep scarlet, very large trusses. |

Queen of the West—Orange scarlet, a leading variety.
1
Double Varieties. ,
Bridal Bouquet—White, delicately shaded with pink.
Bruant—Vermillion red. Trusses very large and full. An
| excellent variety. ,
Emile Lemoine—Deep crimson; one of the best. : |
Emile de Girardin—A soft clear rose color; very fine. |
Henry Cannell—Scarlet; a very free bloomer. |
Peter Henderson—NScarlet; large trusses; a free bloomer. |
Pres. Leon Simon—Scarlet; a very fine bedder. i |
Queen of the Fairies—Flesh color; trusses large. A very |
| free bloomer. ; | |
PRICES.
| Each. Per doz. Per 100. ik
Wiss eshi-z oy ene nleie A WA REA US 10e $1.00 $6.00 i
| 2eietze: tA eA Oa ene 15¢ 1.50 10.00 i
Sdiisizethe UMA Ruan lea mentee as 20¢ 2.00 14.00 i)
ALY SUZ Crsrice dete caicasnaateh acnsteascsee eae cnet 25¢ 2.50 18.00 i
The quotations per hundred are made with the understand- |
ing that the selection is left to us—color being specified by pur- j
chaser if desired. i
VARIEGATED GERANIUMS. i

broad band of yellow.

| of pure white.

Bronzes—Golden foliage, with heavy chocolate zone; in
variety. }

Crystal Palace Gem—Dark green center, bordered with

Mrs. Parker—Foliage edged with white; flowers double,
delicate pink.

Happy Thought—Dark green border,
center.

Madam Salleroi—A very distinct variety.

with golden yellow

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Center of leaf a

| deep olive green, with broad margins of pure white. Habit of b
plant dwarf and compact, grows evenly and rapidly. The lead-
ing variety for ribbon borders or edges of beds. \

Mountain of Snow—Dark green, bordered with a deep band

Freak of Nature—A beautiful and very desirable variety.
, $1.00.
SWEET SCENTED-
Nutmeg—Small, round, green leaf, very fragrant.
Rose—Very sweet, and useful for arranging with cut flowers. —
Shrubland Pet—Fragrant and producing a great quantity of
carmine flowers.
Peppermint—Has a decided peppermint fragrance.
Each, 10 ets. to 25 cts,

Price, each, 10 cts.; per doz.

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MANETTIA BICOLOR.

This singularly beautiful and in-
teresting climbing plant has of late
attracted considerable attention, as
well it may, for it is indeed a very
handsome object. Trained on a
trellis, rafter or pillar, it presents a
striking appearance, never failing to
immediately arrest attention. As a
house plant it is very useful and
very interesting, and is easily man-
aged. The flowers of the variety
named are tubular and about an inch
or a little more in length; bright
scarlet at the lower portion, and yellow towards the apex of the tube. The
flowers are produced in great profusion. Usually the plant makes a rapid
growth, and it becomes necessary to resort to pruning to keep it in form. It
should find a place in every collection of plants. Price, 20 cts. each ; $2.00
per doz.

BLUE MOON FLOWER— (Ipomoea Learii.)

Lovers of plants were very much interested in the Moon Flower when it
was first introduced, and many thousands of this singular plant were sold the
first season it was put inthe market. Now we have a new one equally interest-
ing, because it is possessed of a flower which is a beautiful blue in color. When
erown alongside of the white one the contrast produces a most charming effect.
: TCT eiSs deers ame 7 Trained on a trellis if grown in a pot, or up a pillar, or on the back wall of the

MANETTIA BICOLOR. greenhouse, it is a most attractive object. Price, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.

PALM 6.

This family of plants has a peculiar fascination for even the most unobserving.* It is a
remarkable fact that people who will daily pass by the most beautiful and sweetest scented
flowers without apparently noticing them, are invariably arrested by a sight of almost any
of the Palm family, and they stand to admire them. The genus is certainly exceedingly
popular, and well it may be, for it numbers among its species some of the most useful
plants for general decorative purposes in all the long list of ornamental “plants. [For con-
seryatory adornment they stand prominently foremost, and for parlor decoration they are
without an equal, for, contrary to what many people suppose, they are not only capable of
being grown in the parlor but they are, indeed, very easily managed, and invariably
succeed well if only treated with ordinary care. Some are, of course, better adapted than
others for that purpose, but fortunately the very niecest are among that number. We
enumerate a few, and these are very popular and in great demand.

Areca Lutescens—Slender, plume-like leaves; very handsome, very valuable as’a
houseplant. Each, 50 cts. to $3.00.

Brahea Filamentosa — Robust
fan-shaped leaves; erect in habit. Tate =
Hach, $2.00 to $5.00. GEONOMA GRACILIS.

Corypha Australis—Fan-shaped leaves, deeply divided; a very use-
ful species. Each, $1.00 to $5.00. i

Cocos Weddeliana—A charming dwarf, slender species, very popular.
Each, $1.00 to $3.00. i

Kentia Belmoreana—Resembles Areca, but the leaves are stronger
ees green; a splendid houseplant and in great demand. Hach $1.00
fo 30.00.

Latania Borbonica—A great favorite; leaves broadly fan-shaped.
Each $1.00 to $5.00. ~

Phoenix Dactylifera—Date Palm; stately plant, with long graceful
leaves. Each, $2.00 to $5.00.

Seaforthia Elegans—A eraceful and majestic Palm, very much ad-
mired. Each, $2.00 to $5.00.

Our collection embraces a large assortment of other leading and well-
known kinds. Prices on application.

Pancratium Carribbaeum—Spider Lily.

A very beautiful, attractive and very interesting bulbous plant, ad-

mirably adapted for house culture, and a great acquisition in the con-
: servatory. Of very easy culture, producing freely its pure white, very |
PANCRATIUM CARRIBBAEUM, fragran , pider-like blossoms. Price, each, 20 cts.; 3 for 50 cts,

74

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS.

Aquatic gardens are fast becoming quite as popular as are
our so-called flower gardens. In every town almost, throughout
the country, may be found ponds in the parks or on the private
grounds of our citizens, specially constructed for the cultivation
of aquatic plants, in which may be seen growing in rich lux-
uriance, our beautiful native Pond Lilies side by side with the
gorgeous exotic species and the stately Egyptian Lotus, all ap-
parently as much at home as in their native waters.
tank in a sheltered sunny nook is all they require.

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A pond or |
During the |

warm months of midsummer the beautiful foreign varieties pre- |
sent a most enchanting picture and our own native sorts are |

scarcely less attractive.
and fully repay the little trouble attending their culture.

All are beautiful beyond description |
In |

the place of a pond an ordinary wash tub is a very good substi- |

tute in which to grow a few of them.

Hardy Sorts.

Nymphaea Alba—English white pond Lily. Price, each, $1.00.

Nymphaea Odorata—Our well-known fragrant white pond

Lily. Price, each, 20 cts.
Nymphaea Flava—Native yellow pond. Lily.

Tender Sorts.

riety, very easily managed.
inches in diameter. Price, each, $2.50.

(Royal purple Water Lily)—A
native of Africa; another grand
species.

a diameter of 12 inches.
Price, each, $2.50.
Nymphaea Dentata—A native
of Sierra Leone and a beauti-

and star shaped, about 7inches
in diameter.

Price, each, $2.50.

Nelumbium Speciosum—The
famous sacred Egyptian Lotus,
a plant of great beauty, which never fails to arrest the attention
of the most unobserving. It is a luxuriant grower, usually at-
taining a height above the water of 5 feet. Its leaves are borne
on long foot stalks and measure about 20 inches in diameter.
The flowers, which are yery freely produced, are of immense
size, and borne on long, stout stems. The petals are a delicate
cream white, shading off towards the points into a most exquisite
rose color. Price, each, $2.00.

Water Poppy.

(Limnocharis Humboldtii.)

NYMPHAEA -ZANZIBARENSIS,

A most interesting and re-
ally charming water plant.
Grows freely and produces
great numbers of its bright
lemon eolored, Poppy-like
blossoms all summer long.

Price, each, 50 cts.; per doz.,
$5.00.

WATER POPPY,

Each, 40 cts. | . F
in great profusion.

WATER HYACINTH—(PONTEDERIA.)

WATER HYACINTH.

THE
Eichhornia Crassipes Major.

One of the most beautiful and highly interesting aquatic
plants yet discovered. It grows most luxuriantly and blooms
It is very appropriately named, as the
flower very closely resembles that of the Hyacinth. The color

s i : | of the flower is a beautiful rosy lilac.
Nymphaea Devoniensis—A singularly beautiful exotic va- |

Flowers rosy red, from 6 to 9 |

Nymphaea Zanzibarensis— _

Flowers deep blue |
and very large, often attaining |

ful species. Flowerspure white | War bulb should find a
| place in every home

| with pebbles, setting

| held firmly in place,

Price, each, 35 cts.; per doz., $3.50.

BLUE WATER HYACINTH.
Bichhornia Azurea.

Very similar to the above, but the flower is a beautiful,
delicate, lavender blue; the center of the flower being a deep
indigo blue with a bright spot of yellow upon it.

Price, each, 75 cts.; per doz. $7.50.

CHINESE NARCISSUS.
Sacred Chinese Lily.

This deservedly pop- : >

where plants are
erown. It is of the §
easiest culture, simply §&
requiring to be put in @
a bowl or dish filled

the bulb so it will be

then fill with water and
place in a warm, sunny
window, where it will
erow up rapidly and
produce an abundance
of deliciously fragrant
white blossoms, with §
a yellow center, in two
or three weeks from
time of planting. Its
erowth may be _hast-
ened very much by
keeping the water
warm. Fresh water
should be added once
aweek. The bulb may
also be planted in the
open ground, but it
gives the greatest satis-
faction grown as de-
scribed above,in water.
Plant from October to
March. Extra large
bulbs, 15c each; $1.75 a dozen.
bulb.

CHINESE NARCISSUS.

If by mail, add 5c extra for each

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CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

SLE MATIS.

| For covering large spaces quickly, the Clematis stands unrivaled. They may be
‘planted at any time. The ground should be dug deep and well manured ; in fact,
the ground cannot be made too rich for them. A little attention to this will amply
jrepay you for your trouble, as the plants will grow more vigorous and consequently
give a greater quantity of fine flowers,

The Clematis we offer are large strong 38-year old plants.

Anderson Henryi—Large pure white flowers, free bloomer, one of the best
varieties in cultivation. Price, $1.00.
Alexandra—Pale reddish violet, free bloomer. Price, 75 cts.
Beauty of Worcester—Lovely bluish violet with white stamens, producing
)both double and single flowers. Price, $1.00.
Countess of Lovelace—A double variety; bright bluish lilac, with white fila- ||
ments and yellow anthers; sometimes produces single flowers{{the
\first season. Price, $1.00. i ae 4
Coeccinea—Scarlet ; the flower looks more like a bud than a blos- WANS
/som and forms a striking contrast when grown side by side with other :
varieties. Price, 20 cts. !
Crispa—Lavender, bell-shaped flowers; very fragrant; habit Dp
jrobust, hardy and free-flowering. Each 20 cts. Ae
Duchess of Edinburgh—Fine double white of vigorous habit, and
free bloomer; very fragrant. Price, 75 cts. a
| Fair Rosamond—Bluish white, with an indistinct wine-red bar. ne
| Price, 75 cts. 1
Fairy Queen—Pale flesh, with striking pink bar.
Gem—Deep lavender blue. Price, 75 cts.
Grand Duchess—A beautiful variety, white, flushed rose.
75 cts.

Jackmanni—Deep violet purple flowers produced in masses; one7of the
best. Price, 75 cts.

Jackmanni Alba—A pure white ware of the preceding ;
Price, $1.00.

Lanuginosa Candida—Tinted grayish white. Price, 75 cts.

Lawsoniana—Rosy purple, slightly marked with darker veins.
75 cts.

Lord Londesborough—Deep mauve, with a coppery-tinted, purplish-red
bar. Price, $1.00.

Lord Neyill—Rich, dark plum, large and well formed,
stamens light with dark anthers, edgings of sepals finely trim-
med; distinct from anything yet offered. Price, $1.00.

Mad. Van Houtte—White, extra fine. Price, 75 cts.
Mrs. G. M. Innes—Lavender blue; double, Price $1.00.
- Othello—Dark velvety purple, Price, 75 cts,

Princess of Wales—Deep satiny bluish mauve. Price, 75 cts.

Paniculata—A rapid grower with beautiful glossy green
foliage and bearing an abundance of medium sized pure white
flowers, which are delightfully fragrant. Price, $1.00.

Reine Blanche—Light mauve with lighter bar. Price 75 cts.

Robert Hanbury—Bluish lilac, flushed at edge with red.
Price, 75 cts.

Rubella—Velvety claret purple, distinct and very free
|blooming. Price, 75 cts.
Star of India—Reddish violet purple with red bars, distinct
and effective. Price, 75 cts.

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Price, 75 cts.

Price,

very fine.

Price,

selection, for $7.50.

foliage. Flowers yellow and fragraut.
Chinese Twining—Well known vine,

nearly all winter.

Price, 30 cts.
Halleana—(Hall’s Japan)—/

from July until frost. Price, 30 cts.

flower; very fragrant flowers.

odorous flowers allsummer. Price, 25 cts.

WISTARIA,

Velutina Purpurea—Blackish Mulberry; distinct.

Monthly Fragrant—Blooms all summer.
Price, 25 cts.
Scarlet Trumpet—Rapid grower, and produces scarlet in-

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Price

Strong: 3-year old plants, 12 good and distinct. kinds, our

HONEYSUCKLES.

_Anna-Reticulata—A variety with a beautiful variegated
‘Price, 25 cts.

holding its foliage

White flowers in July and September.

A strong, vigorous, fragrant vari-
ety, producing fine white flowers, changing to yellow; blooming

Red and yellow

i Standishii—Light mauve purple.

} Wm. Kennett—Deep shining lavender, very
i 75 cts.
Viticella Rubra Grandiflora—Bright claret-red.
75 cts.

Price, 75 cts.

large. Price,

Price,

Chinese Sinensis—Vigorous grower.
clusters of pale blue flowers in May and June and in autemn.
Price, 75 cts.

Chinese White—The finest of all pure white flowers.

00.

Has long pendulous:

Price,.

76 _ CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.
Hardy Ornamental Vines and Climbing Plants.

BOSTON IVY, AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

This beautiful climbing plant of Japanese origin was first brought conspicuously —
to the notice of American people in the east and particularly around Boston. It |
at once attracted so much attention that it was written about and talked about |
everywhere, and very naturally was spoken of as the “Boston Ivy,” and is, —
to-day, perhaps better known by that name than any other. It is a variety of
the Virginia Creeper, but very slender and delicate-like. The plant clings very
closely to wood and stone work, and rapidly attains a height of even fifty feet.
The leaves are small, purplish green in summer, changing in fall to the most
beautiful tints of crimson and orange, making a picture at that season so lovely as
to almost defy description. In our Northwestern climate the plant requires a ~
slight protection during the first two or three winters, but subsequently it is |
perfectly hardy, as has been fully demonstrated by experience during the few
really very trying years since its introduction into our climate. A portion of the
young growth is always rather tender and apt to be winterkilled; but protect that
by some simple light covering, enough to exclude the sun’s rays, fora winter or —
two while.the plant is small, and it will eventually get established and can defy,
our severest weather.

Plant in rich soil, and train on stakes until it is established, and has firm hold
of the wall. Strong plants, each, 25 cts.; extra strong, each, 50 cts.

AMPELOPSIS ROYALI. (Royal Ampelopsis.) |

This variety of the now well-known ‘Boston Ivy’ is by many considered an —
improvement on the latter, as it is larger and stronger, at the same time being an
equally good climber, clinging to the wall or other support it is trained to as
firmly and closely as is the peculiar characteristic of Veitchii. In summer even,
the foliage is beautifully tinted with crimson, and as autumn approaches it be-
comes perfectly gorgeous and continues so until very severe frost as a matter of
course removes the leaves. Price, each, 25 cts. to 50 cts.
_ENGRNEDBHABLANG.PHILA.COPIGHTED 685 Ampelopsis Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper)—A well-known yery hardy vine
BOSTON Ivy of rapid growth. Price, each, 25 cts.

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HARDY ORNAMENTAL HERSACEOUS PLANTS.

The grand old-fashioned hardy flowering plants, once so common in our gardens, but which for many years past have
been quite neglected, we are pleased to see, fast making themselves popular again. The demand is increasing rapidly, so that
it is now safe to predict in a very few years these plants will again be the universal favorites they once were and so desery-
edly too. They are all attractive, many of them beautiful. They require so little care, and they are so useful for supplying
quantities of cut flowers all through the summer. When once planted they may be said to care for themselves, as nearly all
of them die down to the ground every fall, all that is necessary to do is simply to cut away the decayed stems. In spring the
plants produce new stems. Each year they increase in size, and consequently admit of division, by which means they are
rapidly propagated. We listafew of the best and most popular ones, all so well-known generally that description of them may
be omitted since our space is very limited. Try a few of them, they are inexpensive, and no plants so well repay the cultivator
for any expense or trouble he may be put to.

NEW ACHILLEA, ‘THE GEM.”—New Achillea Alba fi. pl.

For bedding purposes and especially for Cemetery planting this plant has few, if any, equals. The flowers are very double, —
are produced in such profusion as to fairly hide the foliage. So dense are they usually, and so pure and white, that the plant
looks almost like a patch of snow. It is very dwarfand compact, and perfectly hardy. The branches die in the fall, but new

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ones are again produced early in spring.
Price, each, 10 cts.; per doz., $1.00.

ACHILLEA “THE PEARL.”

A new variety of rare merit, well deserving the greatest praise. For supply cut flowers it is unequalled. The flowers:

feet high. Blooms continually during July, August and September, and often far into October.
Price, each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50,

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79

New Roses of Special Merit.

AH Quite New, but Thoroughly

Tested, Each one a Perfect Gem.

Dr. Grill—Plant of good habit, a robust grower and most
profuse bloomer. Flowers large and full; color coppery-yellow
with tawny-rose reflex, very brilliant. This is an entirely new
eolor in the Rose, and sure to be popular.

Golden Gate—A Tea Rose of rare beauty. Flowers very

| large and full; creamy-white, beautifully tinted with yellow at

the base of the petal.

Henry M. Stanley—A magnificent, new, ever-blooming Rose.
Flowers extra large and full; color a beautiful amber rose,
tinged with delicate apricot yellow.

Madam Pierre Guillot—A grand new Tea Rose of special
merit; color orange-yellow, bordered with rosy carmine.

Mrs. De Graw—Something new and just what was wanted;

| ahardy, everblooming Rose. This one has no equal. It blooms

profusely all summer unfailingly. Color of flower a rich, glossy

| pink; very fragrant.

The Rainbow—California’s new Rose; destined to become

very popular. A magnificent flower, very large and full. Color

_ deep pink, mottled with crimson and shaded with golden amber.
_ Price, each, 20 cts.; set of six, $1.00.

Select List of the Best and Most Popular Ever-
Dlooming Roses in Cultivation.

Suitable for the Flower Garden in Summer
or Greenhouse in Winter.

Duchess of Albany—A charming Rose, resem-
bing La France, but the color is a much richer
pink.

Catherine Mermet—Flesh color,very large buds.

La France—A great favorite; deep pink.

Madam Hoste—A magnificent Rose; color white
shaded with delicate canary yellow.

Madam de Watteville—Perhaps better known
as the Tulip Rose, because of its resemblance to
some of the most beautifully shaded Tulips.
Flowers delicately shaded with pink, rose and
creamy white.

Meteor—A remarkably fine Rose.
very deep, rich, velvety crimson.

Niphetos—Large, pointed, pure white buds.

Papa Gontier—Deep pink; a very fine Rose.

Perle des Jardins—Clear golden yellow, one of
the very best yellow Roses in cultivation. A
strone grower and sure bloomer.

Sunset—A sport from Perle des Jardins. Color
a beautiful shade of apricot.

Souvenir de Wooton—A superb variety ; flowers
very large and full. Color rich crimson.

The Bride—A sport from Catherine Mermet,
resembling that superb Rose in everything but
in color, which is pure white.

Waban—A great acquisition, and very popu-
lar. Flowers very large and full, borne on long,
stout stems. Color a rich carmine pink.

Wm. Francis Bennett—Rich glowing crimson; a superb va-
riety, exquisitely fragrant.
Price, each, 10 cts.; per doz., $1.00.

General Collection of Everblooming
Roses.

Adam—Carmine pink, extra large; very double.

Agrippina—Brilliant fiery red, very double; profuse bloomer.

Bella—Pure white, very large, full and pointed.

Cornelia Cook—Pure white, very fine bud.

Duchess de Brabant—Soft rosy flesh, changing to deep rose.

Duchess of Edinburgh—Brilliant crimson, shaded with ma-
roon.

Glorie de Dijon—Rich creamy yellow, shaded with amber;
very double.

Hermosa—Beautiful clear rose; constant bloomer.

Isabella Sprunt—Canary yellow; large beautiful buds.

Madam Cusin—A beautiful Rose, color very purple, shaded
with cream.

Madam Bravy—Rich creamy white with blush center.

Malmaison—Flesh color; very fragrant.

Marechal Niel—Deep golden yellow; buds of immense size.

Marie Guillot—White, fringed with lemon; very fine.

Queen of Bedders—Crimson; an excellent bedder, profuse
bloomer. t

Safrano—Bright apricot yellow; very profuse bloomer.

Souvenir d’un Ami—Light pink.

Price, each, 10 cts.; per doz., $1.00.

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CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

ROSES—Oontinued.

HYBRID TEA ROSE.

American Beauty—Very large, very fragrant, brilliant crim-
son, free bloomer. Each, 25 cts.

GRAND NEW BEDDING ROSE.
Clothilde Soupert.

A most valuable introduction. For garden culture it stands
unequalled. Asa pot plant for house culture it cannot be too
highly recommended, Habit of plant is robust and bushy, and
it produces its flowers in such profusion as to fairly hide the
foliage. The flowers are borne in sprays, and are very double
and perfect in form and are capable of withstanding the most
trying weather of our hottest summers. The color is a pearl
white, delicately shaded towards the center of the flower with
rosy pink.

Price, each, 15 cts.; per doz., $1.50.

Hardy Climbing Roses.

Valuable for training up trellises, fences and piazzas; when
once established no climber gives greater satisfaction. Very
little care need be given them for the winter months.

Baltimore Belle—Pale blush, very double.

Queen of the Prairies—Bright rosy red, shading to soft pink;
a grand variety; very free.

Russell’s Cottage—Dark crimson, a profuse bloomer. Very
double.

Seven Sisters—Flowers in large clusters.
frem white to crimson.

Varying in color

Hybrid Perpetuals.

Out of the almost endless list of Hybrid Roses in cultivation
we have selected from year to year those we find the best
quality, general desirability to our climate being taken into con-
sideration. From our stock we have picked out what we con--
sider the best ten and offer them with the full assurance ~
that they cannot fail to give satisfaction. The plants are large
and strong and very healthy.

Anna de Diesbach—Clear rose, large.

Baroness de Rothschild—Light rose.

Coquette des Alps—Pure white.

Dinsmore—Rich crimson scarlet.

Gen. Jacqueminot — Brilliant velvety red, vigorous habit
and free bloomer. ;

John Hopper—Brilliant rose.

Magna Charta—Bright pink suffused with carmine, very
large, a grand variety.

Prince Camille de Rohan—Pink, velvety, dark crimson.

Paul Neron—Deep rose; large flowers.

Victor Verdier—Rosy carmine.

Large strong plants. Each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50.

Hardy Persian Yellow Rose—Deep golden yellow. Each, 50c.

Moss Roses.

This class of Roses is even more hardy than the Hybrid
Perpetuals but should be treated about the same. :

Glory of Mosses—Deep rosy carmine.

Henry Martin—Bright pink.

Perpetual White—The finest white.

Large strong plants. Each, 25 cts.; per doz., $2.50.

ABRIDGED LIST OF PLANTS.

FOR CONSERVATORY, PARLOR AND LAWN.

To economize space the following well known and popular ornamental plants are listed without description. Our stock this

season is large, well grown, in perfect health, and certain to give satisfaction.

and quality of the plants, to meet with popular favor.

EACH

Abutilon Golden Fleece—(Golden Bells)—The best yellow........ ..... 15
Abutilons—In yvariety—White, red and striped.... LOMO C25.
Achyranthes—In variety. Per doz., $1.00... ........... SGORAO EH BOS UBB A AOD 10
Acalypha—Foliage plant............... cc es ccc eee eee +25
Ageratum—Blue and white. Per doz.,$1.00-............. sec ee tee ee eee -10
Allamanda Schottii—Greenhouse evergreen climber, profuse bloomer,

HLOWCLS SV. CLLOW spel QL Cizssrelarclateetersiciniealsteveicier ele veraraie avelore ote oka oisiarisverete inate ietetrers 325
Alyssum—Singleand double. Per doz., $1.00..........-.... cece eee eee -10
Alternantheras—Crimson, red, yellow. Per doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00... ,10
Asters—In variety. Per doz., 25c.; by mail, 10c. doz. extra............... .05
Anthericum Vitatum and Picturatum,...... 00... . cece cece cece -254
Bouvardia—for winter bloom, in variety. Per doz., $1.00...............- .10
Balsam—Various colors, Per doz., 25c.; by mail, 10c. per doz. extra. ...
Caladium Esculentum—Strong plants. Per doz., $2.50.............46. 25
Caladium—Fancy sorts for greenhouse. Per doz., $8.00...............04- .30
Cannas—General assortment of fine sorts. Per doz., $2.50... bon a)
Centaurea—Dusty Miller. Per doz., $1.00. eter Me Sen TL 0,
Castor! OilfB ean In Variety. sot ess eles «aie lassituoe viele cisielatense sieleie Opto 623)
Clerodendron Balfouri—Fine greenhouse climber....... rc iRette Biiehl e20.
Celosia Cristata—Prize varieties. Per doz., $1.00..............+-. Baa gl)
Cinnamon Vine—Strong tubers. Per dozZ., $1.00.......... cece eee cece eee 10
Cobaea Scandens—Rapid Climber...... 2.0... . cece cece eens cece ee eeees 525
Coleus—Leading fancy sorts. Per doz., $1.00. ...c.ce ce eee eee 6.10

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‘© —Her Majesty—Golden bronze.........
‘s _John Goode—Greenish yellow
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Each, 10c.; per doz., $1.00; per 100, our selection, $6.00; per 100, custom-
ers’ selection, $7.00.
Grotons—Handsome hot-house plants. One doz. distinet kinds, $5.00.... .50
Coccoloba Platyclada—Fine basket plant.......... cee cece eee eee eee 15
Cypress Vine—For hanging basket..2 0. sec cc tte cce cee ceces crcesisioncilees
Cuphea Platycentra and Hyssopifolia........... cece cee eee eee eee
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Echeveria Secunda Glauca—Hen and Chickens.
Eucharis Amazonica 5
Eupatoriums—In variety, winter blooming plants. ............ 02.00.2200
Feverfews—Golden. Per dozen, 50c......
Feverfew Little Gem—A great improvement on the old kinds.
for bedding purposes and for supplying cut flowers. Per doz., 75c..... -10
Fieus Elasticus—Rubber plant. ............ ee eee cece ee rene ewes
Ficus Repeas—Creeping Fig .......-.......55
Farfugium Grande—Handsome foliage plant,........
Freesia Refracta Alba—Very swpect scemted........ cece ce eee e eee e cee
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Gloxinia—Choice kinds, all colors
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Gesnera—Handsome greenhouse plant ....... 0c. cece cece cece eee ecco sees .25
Ground Ivy—New variegated (Nepeta Glechoma) a beautiful and very

useful vine for vases und hanging baskets.............00..-5: See cers
Hibiscus—Im variety. sn... cectene inenecn ccncieesee eens SdB6
Heliotrope—In yuariety.........
Ivies—English ..........-... -.
Isolepis Gracilis—For vases 15
Impatiens Sultani—Handsome house plant.......... 0....--.seeeeee sees 1D
Jessamine—White flowered, very SWe@t..-...... cc cece cece concen teeecseces 72D
Kenilworth Ivy—For vases and baskets ... 2... 2.2... cece eens seeeee cece renee Kt)
Lantana—Various colors .....-.-.... sia aieleisisiete.o oeisie cal sjeisiee ekceraiete her rere « tO
Lemon Verbena ............0eee cece eens -10
Libonia Penrohiensis See oul)
Lobelia—All*kinds. »/Perdoz., S100.) ) 2): .ceciee s tese cine cemerionieie asia -10
Lophospermum—vVine for vases, white.......... nejatelolelejaicleloleraeteleetel eta We eLO
Myrtus Communis—Sweet scented Myrtle. 25
Maderia Vine—FOr Vases .......-..--22022 cece -10
Mahernia Odorata—Winter blooming plan 10

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Maurandia—Flowering vine for VASES, -... 2.20222. cece cece ee ceececsceee *
Mignonette—Per dozZ., $1.00 .... <2... cede ce cence wee ce eeee coer coe ane ens -10
Mesembryanthemum Cordifolium Var—Vine for baskets,.... ...-. .10

Moon) Flower—WHite a. 2. scifi - uss sin) el clelalole wi =ieielesiete eteietaeniencen ® Soaaclsates .25
Myosotis Palustris—Forget-me not........-.....-...- Sorpuags aeiont ots eye nit)
Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides—Smilax ............... essence e eee Ade saci oi)
Oxalis—Imi Variety fo. 0 fen lecisteraeloiaus ols ejciela etelolcletelelelolniere oreiolelo oma eee -10
Othonna Crassifolia—Vine for hanging baskets -10
Phlox Drummondii—aAlil colors. Per doz., $1.00..........-.-.02++seeee 10
Orchids—A choice collection.......... . .-$1.00 to 10.00
Pandanus Utilis—Screw, Pine « - ccc cys viclois wtetole ele teieieieictelaaietelemieisiseteteete 75¢ to 2.00
Pansies—aA very choice assortment. Per doz., 75¢e; 50 for $2.50; 100 for a
$4 00...... AEs SEA os Tayeloje'o\ = lulsiswelciate'e aici erelctacte he eles hate eee arse een aten
Petunias—Per doz., $1.00... 0.2.00 ooo eee ace wee Meleieciste eisjceisisiesisteheesne siete -10
Primula Obconica—A great favorite. ........-..-.ceee eee ee ee +.2220C. tO 1.00) @
és Chinese—Double whiter ee oe easiest eee Reese 25¢ to 50
“ 66 —Finest singles, all colors ............... BSS see- 25CRLO Comm
Rhododendron—Very strong plants......... .eeee cece ce ee ----1.00 to 8.00 ©
Salvia Splendens—Scarlet flowers .........-.-0se02 cece eee eee aC ata %
Santolina—Small, gray foliage; a valuable plant for carpet bedding;
dwarfs) Bendoznegl O00 secistecteussteteteetels rt: Ange cusns 220 : '
Saxifraga Sarmentosa—Trailing plant for vases Sicte

Stevia—Green and variegated, for winter blooming
Stocks—In variety, Per d0Z., 75C ........02 2-0 eee eee és
Tradescantia—Wandering Jew ....... A
Tropaeolum—(Nasturtium)—Per doz., $1.00...............- .
Ver benas—Grown from choicest seed. Per doz. ,60c; 50 for $2.00; 100 for $4.00
Verbenas—Choice named sorts. Per doz., 75c; 50 for $2.50; 100 for $5.00...
Violets— Marie Louise. ‘
Vinca—Trailing vines for vases, green and variegated...,..........
Vinca Minor—(Myrtle) for Cemeteries :
Zinnias—aA]] colors, very choice. Per doz., 75¢.......-

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SMALL FRUIT PLANTS.

size,

productiveness,

hard and productive.
fruits grown; per doz........

DEWBERRY.

Lucretia — (Creeping
Blackberry) Early,
hardy and vigorous.
Price, per doz., $1.00;
per 100, $8.00.

Gooseberries.

Industry — An English
variety of great worth, in
fact the best Gooseberry
grown either in this
country or Europe, Fruit
dark red,and of the finest
quality; never mildews.
The berries attain a mar-
ketable size quite three
weeks earlier than any
other variety, and it is
admitted to be the heayi-
est cropping Gooseberry
in cultivation. Price 25
cts. each; $2.25 per doz.

Downing~— The best
American variety, of a
light green color, very
vigorous and productive.
15¢ each; $1.50 per doz.

Houghton—A large crop-
per, almost free from
mildew, 15c¢ each; $1.50
per doz.

LUCRETIA DEWBERRY.

Souhegan—An early (Black Cap) of large size and good flavor.
Ohio—Medium early, good quality, fair
JRE GKOY4ooodasdouco0dG0cK0G sodooo bond 75

Red Varieties.

Guthbert—An old hardy market variety, re-
murkable for its shipping qualities and great
Per doz....... ode Bane meleleieteletoteraeetD)
Marlboro—The best early berry for the market; cane
Considered one of the best market

ees ccee eoereoceccce ces

Hansell—Early and productive, fruit bright red; per doz....85
Yellow Varieties.

Golden Queen—A hardy large golden berry, of great beauty, fine
quality, hardiness and productiveness,
doubt the hardiest golden Raspberry in cultivation; per doz,...$1.00

HARDY GRAPES.

Strong 2 year old Plants.

Brighton—One of the best dark red Grapes; bunches large, sweet, and of the
highest quality. Ripe September Ist..................-
Concord—A large well-known Grape, ripening about the middle of September ....25
Empire State—New white Grape of great productiveness, fine quality, extreme
hardiness, and good shipping qualities.
duced. Ripening first of September.................. dooddadooonocnedoodans ouooMane 60

islefehals|elsleia\eieln/s\-olelele. sletk's/efolaisiels 40

One of the best white Grapes yet pro-

Moore’s Early—The finest Grape grown, ripening three weeks
betore the Concord. Bunch large, berries black........... nano 9)

Pocklington—Fruit of a light golden yellow, clear, juicy and
sweet, large bunch, ripening the first of September............-.50

Worden—A seedling of the Concord, but of superior quali-

ty and productiveness, ripening some weeks earlier ........ 40
Agawam (Rogers’ No. 15)—A large early red Grape haying a
peculiar aromatic flavor; ripe in September ..... 002... +---40

Merrimack (Rogers’ No. 19)—Bunch and berry large, color
black, ripening about September Ist. This grape has never
failed to ripen in the most unfavorable seasons, keeps wel].40

Niagara—Considered the finest of the White Grapes......... 40

Delaware—Small red berries of excellent flavor...........,.50
Wilder (Rogers’ No. 4)—A black variety of medium size,
bunches large; a good yielder......... dood sonedadauondbocauL 40
Duchess—Greenish white, fine quality.......... SngonDodGuDORe 40
Write for special prices for quantities,
RASPBERRIES.

Black Varieties.

Gregg—This is decidedly the largest early black grown, being at least one-third larger than
any Other berry.) Per COZ! ../<\10)00 sieve sicieleieisieiele ctor co00d doosonbenane HoonosecocodboooO le sletstate ck 75

Per doz ...... Riles sivas eee 10

veces ld

This fruit is without

BLACKBERRIES.

Ancient Britton—The best and most profitable variety grown, It is enor-
mously productive, extremely hardy and vigorous; berries very large and
lucious. Price, per doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00.

Erie—Early, hardy and productive. Price, per doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00.

Snyder—FEarly, hardy and productive. Price, per doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00.

STRAWBERRIES.

All Strawberries are either staminate (male or female) and pistilate varie-
ties, should have staminate sorts planted with them about every third row,
failures often arise from the fact that more do not understand this law.
Wilson’s (Staminate)—Very productive. A standard market variety.
Crescent (Pistilate)—Hardy, productive. i
Jessie (Staminate)—Excellent sort; hardy, productive. i :
Warfield (Pistilate)—Highly esteemed for its large and uniform berries, and

considered one of the very best sorts for marketing.
Bulbach (Pistilate)—Medium early, large and handsome.
Haverland (Pistilate)—Early, a large cropper; fruit large.
Cap. Jack (Staminate)—Early, a good market sort.
Price, 50 cts. per doz.; per 100, $2.00. i

CURRANTS.

Strong 2-year-old plants. 4

Fay’s Prolific—The largest and finest Current grown; berries larger than the
Cherry and more uniform; stem longer; fruit less acid. This currant has su-
perseded the Cherry and Versailles, both for market and home use. Color,
red. Each, 20 cts.; per doz.; $2.00, i

Black Naples—A black variety; large and productive.

Cherry—Dark red, very large and productive. u

White Grape—The best table variety; large and very productive.

Each, 15¢.; per doz., $1.50.

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Grass Edging
Knife.

Sheep Shears.

Hedge Shear.

DOCK LIFTER.
| A very uséful tool for weeding lawns.
LOE XO ean SOnoEE EO AgORBr One RoE veadondbecssanone $ .75
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| DIBBERS. |
| For planting Cabbage and other plants..... ... .50
|
| GARDEN LINE REELS. |
|; GardenviinesReelstctecsn ces suieecereieirecteimesictlere 60 |
Garden Line, 100 feet, braided, ................-- .65
FLORAL SETS.
| In boxes, small set of four pieces................ -50
| FLORAL CEMENT.
Ben bOttle sss <a cence ee eee Eee £50
FORKS. |
¥ or ks, hand weeding; Cast iron... 3.22. -<) sciee 10
imported steel...... ..... +85
Ss “ & solid steel, new pattern.. .60
“four prongs, long handle....... doxaccsada 1.50
GLASS CUTTER.
Diamond.. S500 5.00
Glazing Tool ‘and Knife Sharpener. AOboGar Oa ODOS Hild}
| : GARDEN HOSE. |
Price on application. |
GARDENER’S CLOVES.
JAE OTS PRIT iie/cyein ein Seinisve vo eae ieresieletse ial eee ec ictte 1.25 |
|
CRAFTING WAX
jer POUL o.a acct oe cane eee ee eee eee -30 |
HOES.
| ; Imported Seu, Be inches Neate aid ticle ai eete sielevebiets -40
Be ini iaetelach everett 45
cs a Ga SU adaanaadabbundonb 9 -90
ce 0% 7 Laity Sindaenduapodaeccouods 55
ag OG 8 BS nadouduadouadoua'oa6 -60 |
KNIVES.
| Pruning, single blade, each........... $1.00, 1.25, 1. a |
| a two- bladed tosses clastic tte
| sf (English stag handle), best quality.. 1.50
| (American Cocoa handle, iron cap)... 1.00
Budding (English ivory handle) 00
& cocoa oe YooDe 85
Ag nakeoue UG nh GUsesuodas anesadouce ....50and 90
| Grass Edging Knives (English); 8 inches,
|’ $1.25; 9 inches, $1.35; 10'inches. .. 2.0.03. i... 1.50
| Handles for. edging knives, extra ............... 10
LABELS.
| Pot, 4inches, painted, 10 cts. per 100; per 1,000.. .75
| ee 5 “ee oe 18 “e “e ae ar 1.25
| “e 6 66 “ 20 “ “ “ 1.50
‘ Tree,34 << a 10 O64 Gs ce 75
| PEAT.
For potting plants, excellent quality; per bbl... 2.50
POT COVERS.
jteaportedis Fancy Papier Mache; No. 1, each 10 cts.;
per doz., $1.00; No. 2, each 15 cts,; per doz..... 1.50
| PLANT STAKES.
| (Canesperidl Ot Ate Le ee Deno iterate cts 1.00
| PAPER.
FPISSUO MP CTMCAIM ce wieieisisieisieieiojshaielichelsloistersicionelsiobreieiels 1.25
|) Manila,” per Uii2ice cine < os ele ajeisiierepininiee\nipisejeeieieisie -12
| Waxed manila, 100 sheets, $1.50; per ream....... 5.00
PLANT SPRINKLERS.
| Scollay’s Rubber, each, $1.00; by mail........... 1.10
Scollay’s Rubber Putty Distributer.. .... 1.25
RAKES.
Lawn, Gem, steel Wire... 0 cjcnies sajesice wise cis wae 60
“4 Daisy, (English) see cut............-- 3.00
RAFFIA.
MorjtylD PCT ePOUN Aira sicieisiaelieisiisieleiieisvecielstclelelsis A) cops) |
HEDCE PRUNER OR SLASHER.
DUNSE PATTERN.
The most convenient and most effective instru-
ment for pruning hedges, evergreen trees, or
for cutting out underbrush ever devised. Made |
of the best steel and very durable: each....... 1.00 |

SUNDRINS

CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE.

PLANT PROTECTING CLOTH.

| This is one of the grandest devices for the pro-

tection of plants from frost, cold winds, heavy

rains and a scorching sun ever inyented. It

is prepared in oil and is almost transparent so

that it is a first-class substitute for glass. Itis

light, very convenient when tacked on to

wooden frames, and is very durable. Per yard.$ .10
Per piece of 40 to 60 yards, 8% cts. per yard.

SAWS.

Lightning pruning, 18 inch...................., 1.00
Pruning Saw and Chisel Combined....... 1,25
SCY THES.

English Lawn, 86-inch................-2. 2.0... 1.50
Scythe Snaths, each.... 2... ..5......05. wee eee Avis)
SCYTHE STONES.

Round Talacre, each..............0++- anbokn acon -20

BEST IMPORTED SHEARS.

Shears, Border, 8-inch, each
9- inch, each. .

AIG Gh 10-inch, each
With wheel, 50 cts. extra.

oe Hedge, 8-inch..... g5dds50 O000000 --- 1.50
ae oe CERIO Ngan 5556055 S'0conooUs HG00 1.75
se G8 OSIM Chieerreistemecleeteeclerte 2.00

With notch to prevent slipping when cutting
large branches, 25 cts. extra,

up Lopping, small, $2.00; medium....... 2.50
Is NATE Ca ateleieletsmremyorineh- ete tees 8.00
Gs Pruning Improved, small.......... 1.75
as Large) en aaeeeee 2.00
ag Ke small, for trimming Roses ati
oe ay AMericCany.n.ciccme ean ee 1.00

OG Levin Pruning, an excellent tool,
makes a clear cut like a knife....... 1,00
By mail 10 cts, extra.
GB Lawn, with two wheels: 8 inches, $3.00; Ae

9 inches, $8.25; 10inches..............
oa Lawn, without ‘wheels: 8 inches, $2,50;
9 inches, $2.75; 10 inches..... 6Qnds508 3.00

v6 Sheep, with bent handle for trimming 1.00
Flower Gatherers, small nickel-plated, .50

“ce “é “ee ent 50
Ks Genus Thinning paent steel blades... .75
SICKLES.
Grass Hooks (Sickles) Smal les eee seer eee 50
nebivbealy Gog nasahyodj500%= .60
SYRINCES.
Sy ringes, Brass, No. 1, 12144x1 5-16, one spray...- 2.00
No. 2) 131Zx1 5-16, two sprays and
one stream..........-2-s00-= 38.50
ae cs No. 3, 16x14, two sprays and
Onelstream=sseeceeeeert 4.00
‘ (G No. 5, 18x114 two sprays and one
stream, best for greenhouses 450
ec ue No. 6, 18x1%, two sprays and one
stream, patent valves........- i
se UG No. 7, same as No. 5, with knuckle
| MbsaRAbe) oy Scoddanbcscacsoac 8.00
| “ -'Tin-Japanned, one spray.....-.-- Cdened 1.00
THERMOMETERS.
Thermometers, wood case, 50 cts, and -75
tin-japanned.........-+-+++- aL)
a UTON CASE... cee eee ee eeeee cece -.- 1.00
| TIN FOIL.
| Per pound ......++++see ee eres eeleleeabeelsisleialseielatetslel= 25
|
TOOTH PICKS.

| Best hard wood, double pointed, box 10 cts.; 15

| POKES ..cccecccccecscecccseesccseescetes senses oa
| AVERY TRANSPLANTER.
Avery Transplanter, small, 50 cts.; large........
TROWELS.
| Trowels, American, each, abaOisajoonoonar cosas
(Fhe nessaessopa5 50
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solid blade, all one piece,

no rivets, each, 6-inch..
Cleve’s Angle Trowel, 5- in, 900; 7

TWEEZERS FOR ARRANCING

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“in. 25c; 8 in...

FLOWERS.

For arranging flowers, 5-inch, 20 cts.; 6-inch....

IMPLEMENTS.

PLANET JR. COMBINED DRILL, WHEEL HOE,
WHEEL CULTIVATOR AND WHEEL PLOW.

As a Plow it opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to
and from, etc., etc. As a Hoe, it works safely and closely
to and from both sides of the row at once, or between
rows as plants become larger, working all rows from eight
to sixteen inches wide at one passage. As a
cultivator, it is admirably adapted to deep i
mellowing of the soil. The blades are tem- Planet Jr. 11 Tooth Harrow.

pered and polished steel. The rakes are With Lever Attachments, $7.50. With Pulverizer,
invaluable in preparing the soil for plant- as shown in illustration, $9.50.

ing. Price, boxed, $8.75.
PLANET JR. No. 2 DRILL.

Holds 244 quarts. It has a finely adjustable spring, brass seed hopper, and an adjustable
plow between the carrying and covering wheels, the new permanent seed index, the cleaner
and marker, all combining to make a perfect tool. Price, boxed, $7.50.

Planet Jr. Comined Drill, Wheel Hoe, Wheel Cultivator PLAN ET J Uo com BINED HILL DROPPI NG and FERTILIZER DRILL.
and Wheel Plow. This tool sows in drills as well as No. 2 Drill, rie
; and will also drop the seed in hills either four,
six, eight or twelve inches apart. The fertilizer hopper holds one peck and can be regulated to drop any quan-
tity. Either the Seed Drill or Fertilizer attachment can be thrown out of gear at pleasure. Price, $18.50.
Planet Jr. Hill Dropping Garden Drill, without Fertilizer Attachment. Price, $9.50.

LITTLE GEM SEED DRILL.

The ‘Little Gem” will make the drill, drop and cover all the seeds, such as Turnip, Carrots, .
Sage, Spinach, Onion, Parsnip, Beet, etc., and mark the next row as perfectly as the best BS
twelve-dollar Drills. and yet it costs only half the price. It weighs only 20 pounds. S®UBLE WHEEL

x \ + Price, $5.00. ATTACHMENT,
. THE GEM OF THE CARDEN. Wheel Hoe and
Cultivator

-As lately improved, we can offer the above implements to gard-
eners and others with the assurance that itis fully up to the times,
and the most effective and convenient tool of the kind yet intro-
duced. Its equipment consists of two scuffle hoes, 4% and 9
inches in width, five steel teeth and two plows—right and left
hand. Price, boxed, $4.00.

2 3 With double wheel attachment and two extra steel blades (shown
Little Gem Sced Drill. at point A in cut), which we furnish with the complete single-wheel machine for $5.50.

THE DEERE CARDEN SEED DRILL.

It has been thoroughly tested with all kinds of seeds; drills anything from Celery to Corn, to suit the
operator; does not injure theseed; distributes the seed evenly in a narrow, straight line; plants at an even
depth, and covers and presses the soil over the seed in sucha manner as to insure the quickest and
surest germination. f

An adjustable guage-wheel accurately regulates the depth of planting and changes for dropping

different kinds of seed, or for different amounts of the same kind of seed, and
can be changed without removing the seed from the box or the machine from
the ground. The drill can be instantly thrown into and out of gear without
stopping or letting go of the handles. Price, $6.50.

A. H. MATTHEWS’ SEED DRILL.

Some of the features of the older Drills that have
been proved good are retained in this Drill, while the
weak and defective points are discarded. Price, $8.00.

PLANET JR. SINGLE WHEEL HOE \ BY >,
CULTIVATOR, RAKE AND ae Ce a) og
PLOW COMBINED. The Deere Garden Seed Drill.

Has the same tools as the Double Wheel Hoe, is considerable lighter, and
although the general plan and the tools are nearly identical, it is not capable of
soe) YY doing the same work, but owing to its lightness it will be found more pleasant

—eite= aces t than the double wheel tool. Pric
Planet Jr Single-Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow cane Pd ce maemo: Vea oes nee ee:
Combined. THE “FIREFLY ’’ SINGLE WHEEL HOE, CULTIVA-
TOR AND PLOW CONMBINED.

A light and convenient tool for garden work. It has one pair of curved point hoes, three
cultivator teeth and a plow, and two wooden handles, same as the Planet Jr, Single Wheel Hoe.
‘ Price, boxed, $4.25.

PLANET JR. DOUBLE WHEEL HOE, CULTIVATOR, RAKE |
AND PLOW COMBINED.

The hoes cut from six to sixteen inches wide, and can be used to throw to or from 5 ; :
the row, working both sides of the row at once. The rakes level the ground A. H. Matthews’ Seed Drill.
and gather weeds and rubbish. The plows are usefui in weedy crops, in opening furrows, covering
and hilling. The wheels are adjustable in height and can be set four, seven or ten inches apart.

Price, boxed, $6.50.
PLANET JR. PLAIN DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.

(No Attachments.)

To accommodate those who wish a hoe only, we offer the regular Double
Wheel Hoe with one pair of curyed point hoes only. This tool is the same
as the preceding one with this difference,
that it has none of the other attachments.
7 Price, boxed, $4.25.

McCEE CULTIVATOR.

This, we believe, is one of the best imple-

= ments ever introduced for the market gar-

: ee S; 5 ae i dener. As the cut shows, it has two wheels in a

Planet Jr. Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rakeand Plow Combined. connected by an arch, to the rear of which uit d

= short beams are attached, to which the i

handles and cultivators, etc., are connected. With each tool there is a pair of knives that operate as hoes, and a ;
pair of cultivators. These attach to the beam by means of an eyebolt and adjust forward and backward on the ATM IE Dyess Gury

beam to any angle with the plants and surface of the ground. p i i ; SSE AP
} The adjustment to and from the row is accomplished instantly by means of the springs, which at the same time McGee Cultivator.
| keep the knives or cultivators under control and protect the plants. Price, $5.00.

i EXTRA ATTACHMENTS FOR McGEE CULTIVATOR.

Rees) $1.00 per pair; Weeding Knives, $1.00 per pair; Onion Puller, 75 cts. each; Plows, $1.25 per pair; Cultivators, $1.80 perpair Scroll Knives, $1.00 per
Pair; Leaf Guards. 60 cts. a pair. The cultivator as sold for $5.00 has one pair each of weeding knives and cultivators.

Logeere

84 CURRIE BROTHERS’ HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. =

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THE ‘“‘FIRE-FLY’ WHEEL GARDEN
PLOW.

This tool can be quickly adjusted to work shallow
or deep. It takes the place of the horse and plow, or
cultivator, requiring no wide headlands to turn on,
and is invaluable during all the gardeningseason. |

Price reduced to $2.50.

) The ‘‘Fire-Fly’’ Wheel Garden Plow.

Improved Planet Jr. Hollow Steel
Standard Hoe and Cultivator

| wie neer _ No. | EXCELSIOR FANNING MILL.
A great improvement has been made the past year

| on this excellent horse cultivator. On the old pat- | For general purposes we believe this mill has\ no

‘tern the frame and side teeth, which are adjustable | SUP¢tor and will compare favorably with any on

| from 5 inches to 24 inches apart and to any desired | ‘He market.
| angle, had to be set by bolts and nuts; butin the | The regular outfit known as ‘‘Commercial’”’ will be
improved style the adjustments are made by the aid sent with each mill unless otherwise specified, and ~

| of levers as shown in the cut. is as follows:

| Complete with lever wheel, price $8.00. | 1 Wheat Hurdle or Gang, with Zinc Sieve on Top;

| Roller for COVerINg emscisieecinellasiiecelsse $2.00 Extra. Wheat Screen; 1 Wheat Grader; 1 Oat Sieve and 1
Marking attachment..................... 2°00 mics Barley Sieve.

Other Sieves for special purposes furnished at rea- —
sonable prices and charged for extra.

Will be shipped knocked down unless otherwise
ordered.

The sieves are larger than usual, being 24 inches
instead of 22 inches. Price, $15.00.

Wilson’s Bone Mill.

Cahoon Seeder.

| WILSON’S BONE MILLS.
CAHOON BROADCAST SEEDER. Shoe AL aNnIEE

For grinding dry bones, shells, grain and any

This is an excellent hand seeder. It is easily | other substance for poultry. Can be adjusted for

handled, being suspended by a strap over the| .. _. i
| shoulders, leaving the hands free. Four to six ae GUS Sos e oF Sue: '$
acres can be sown evenly in an hour, scattering | Without iron legs, weight 35 lbs......... Saye eneaTS $4.50
| Wheat, Rye and Barley 25 feet; Oats, 23 feet; Clover | With iron legs, weight 64 lbs ... ...... ~sudabeoac 6.50

FAMILY, GRIST “| Roa avoctse quarts, Weighties Ibe Price, gun. | NEE 9 New MOU BL a Nene
MILL. a : ee) : zw “For simplicity, durability and quality of work,
For grinding corn meal, this mower is superior to any in the market, while
Graham flour, etc., for table| 4 | for lightness of draft it excels any other lawn mower
use. Weight 30 Ibs, $4.50, | how manufactured. Fouropenkniyes. 10-inch cut,
| 35.20; 12-inch cut, $6.00; 14-inch cut, $6.80; 16-inch

| cut, $7.60; 18-inch cut, $8.40.

=e

Fiddle bow Seeder,
Price, $2.50.

Hand Cart. “Barrel Cart.

| THE REX HICH WHEEL MOWER.
HAND CART | The. lightest running mower on the market.
‘ 15-inch, $7.00; 17-inch, $7.50; 19 inch, $8.00; 21-inch,
Weight, 80 pounds, Price ........6..0-see weno ees $6.50 | $8.50

BARREL CART.

For slops, water, potatoes, apples, etc. An old |
kerosene barrel will fit into the frame, all the attach- |
ments are furnished-

Without barrel, price $5.00.

GARDEN WHEELBARROW.

Joseph Wheelbarrow—with iron or wood wheel. |

IRON LAWN ROLLERS.

; 1 section 20 in. long 20 in, diameter, 250 lbs ....$12.50 |
2 w AQ) 20 rin on 800 Ibs..... 15.00 |
Tron Lawn Roller. Ia Sepa 1 2A yon le D4 sia Ke 400 lbs..... 21.00 |

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Length, 4 feet;each ................ ounoneAoeD $6.50
Complete list of Wire Plant Stands, cte., furnished |

| 44% inches to 15 inches,

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Tree Pruner.

16 foot pole nodococnbonodaAconoe Do Doda.conD cUdMuGonDD 1.40 |
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Telegraph, without handles |
Extra knives, each .,.-.-0.....celece cence esse: 5
PRUNING SAW AND CHISEL, combined........ 1.25

Lang’s Hand Weeder.
Gives perfect use to the hand for pulling weeds

|and thinning plants without laying down the

Rustic Flower Pots and Saucers.
Large assortment.
Each 20 ets, to

Terra Cotta Rustic Hanging Baskets. |
Large assortment.

8 inches to 12 inches in diameter.
$1.00.
Wooden Rustic Hanging Baskets.

These are put up strong and substantial. Each
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Each 25 cts. to

$1.50

Wire Hanging Baskets.,

| 10 inches in diameter. ING ssicsanacan cops odode 35

W220 COG ay cats ee etic eel Cheeses 50
Doves.

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Bouquet Papers.
FANCY ITALIENS—We have a large stock of the best

patterns. Measure does not include lace.
Inches... 3 3844 4 46 5 5% 6 6%
Per doz..40 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
Pampas Plumes.
INO SsoslacpsneoobomaDD abo Gen sonaotas soonee oe 5 to 10 ets.
Wheat Sheaves.
A B c
Standing Sheaf, solid............. SIEOO Re 25 1.50
A B c D E
Flat Sheaf... .......50¢ joc $1.00 1.25 1.50
Fairy Flowers.

LEUOURE AMM, JIE COY4g Gaoosuoonsacdcdoo ausocobodue 20
Colored pend ozs cmos caccerisciberotesee ein 25
Wreaths.

Made of Cape Flowers and handsome artificial
HOW ers Mach ale OOhtOn-emerccec-acmeinee: 3.

| Imported Metalic and Porcelain W reaths; very
Each from $1.50 to $10.00 |

handsome and durable.

Metalic and Porcelain Anchors,
Crosses and Stars.

MACH ELLOMUS2 OO NCOmalielelotetclstetelelelelstortelsieterelevecieieiers $10.00
Sphagnum Moss.
} LESUNSTAVEN B50) COURLE OERIEL, soAbido codooonddaancstouoased $2.00

IMMORTELL ES, blue, white, purple, red, black,

yellow, orange, pink, MEL DUNChereerereeeee 50
FRENCH GREEN MOSS, per packet............ 20 |
Lycopodium.

Known also as ground Pine, Bouquet Green
dndsPrincesspeineweberlbaeeeen teen one 10

upon application.

Write for special prices on large quantities,

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| and healthy growth to the lawn,
| value as a fertilizer for root crops, ete,

| $2.00; 100 1bs.,

| 80 cts.; 10 Ibs., 50 ets.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 Ibs.,

lants for plants and growing crops.

FERTILIZERS.

Currie’s Special Lawn Fertilizer.

A preparation which neyer fuils to induce a rapid
It is also of great
1 lb., 10 ets.;
5 lbs., 40 ets.; 10 lbs., 60 cts.; $1.25, 50 Ibs.,
$3.50.

Pure Bone Meal.

Our Bone Meal is ground fine, and is of great value

25 lbs.,

| mixed with soil for potting purposes, for which one
| part of meal to 50 of soil is about the right propor-
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| tion.

It is invaluable for top-dressing lawns; 5 lbs.,
$1.50; 100
lbs., $2.50; barrel of 200 lbs., $4 50.

Peruvian Cuano.
Guano is one of the best and most powerfulstimu-

One pound of

| Guano to twenty gallons of water will be sufficiently
| Strong for a single watering each week, and more
efficient than repeated waterings with weaker solu-

tions.

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| 100 Ibs., $4.25; per bee

Per lb., 10 cts.; 12 lbs., 80 ets.; 25 lbs ., $1.50;

of 200 lbs., $8.00 Prices per

| ton on application.

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Excelsior Weeder.
An implement that can be used to advantage
among small and tender plants.
Price, GO a angdonsra66co000 coDDHboDodOuODoOOGOOND 20
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Flower Pots and Saucers.
Per 100.
| Flower Pots, 3 inch diameter................... $ 2.00
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0 and 30 ets.

Bowker’s Plant Food.
In packages; with instructions for use.
3y mail, 20 and 40 ets.

Excelsior Plant Food.
In packages, 15 cts. By mail, 20 cts.

Each 15

Land Plaster or Sypsun

In barrels of about 235 lbs. . . $2.00
INSECT ‘DESTROYERS.

| Gishurst’s sCompound, package ..... . ......... # 50

Fir AW RAS Oni, join SH USE GIPEIAL Gone nosasecosses 1.50

| Flowers of Sulphur, Kol Soa poo sosaceeomEnEoS 10

LOM) YORE DOUG. soon soocwooonoGoodboon sodbabee EAD)

LeEvOS CoH; PLONE). go enao0pddednduadosoocanose. 25
| Slug Shot, valuable for destroying slugs on cab-
bages, tomatoes, currents, ete., and is also
very effective in removing potato bugs; pound,

| = © Clb, NCO, DOMES ovcobcbdo conaboobaccéoaceqous 4.00
| Grape Dust, a sure preventitive and cure for mil-
| dew on Roses, Grapes, Gooseberries, ete.; per
lb., 10 cts.; 5 1bs., 35 ets.; 10 lbs., 60 ets.; 100

I shaorettranatlhsarerdticicte ice terete rt peeRGa ee eek aaa 5.00

Mobacco Dust, pound eee ecscs ade es secs eee 10

| Tobacco Stems, pound, 8 cts.; barrel............ 1.00

Wine Onl Sonia; Ow sos Saessadases sdeoauoode 20

DrINVVOleS SOMp spackagen..-) eee aces seeece 25

| Persian Insect ROW Cer pOUNGIee cen eeonieiccie 50

If by mail add 15 ets. a pound.
Apparatus for Applying Insect
Destroyers.

Bellows No. 9, 50 cts.; No. 11, 75 ets.; No. 14, $1.00;
No. 16, $1.25; No. 19, $1.50; No. 22, $1.75; No. 24, $2.00.
Tin Dusters for applying Slug Shot,% gallon, euch 35
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applying

insecticides in liquid
form, each, by mail.
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CORN SALAD, or
FETTICUS.

German, Lemmersalet.
French, Mache.
Used as a salad. Sow early in
spring in drills, or for very early
use sow in fall and winter over
same as spinach. If grown in
cold frames and coyered with
Chis RGD GD. RERINGUE, straw mats, it can be used at any

time during the winter.
Tf by mail in quantities of 4 lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate

of 8 cents per Ib.

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CRESS, or PEPPER-GRASS.

German, Kresse.
French, Cresson,

A favorite pungent salad.
Sow thickly at frequent inter-

vals, to keep up a succession,
* as it soon runs to seed.

If by mail in quantities of 4%
lb. and upwards, postage must

be added at the rate of 8 cents per lb
Extra Curled—Very fine. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 15 cts.; 1lb.... .85
Upland Cress—(Barbarea Vulgaris). This vegetable in many respects
resembles the Water Cress, having the same agreeable and highly-
prized flavor. Sow the seed in April or May in this latitude, in rows
12 to 15 inches apart. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz............ ats

CRESS—Water.

German, Brunnenkresse.
French, Cresson de Fontaine.
A well known aquatic plant to be found
growing in great abundance along the margins
of running streams and ponds. It has a yery
pleasant pungent taste.
If by mail in quantities of 4% lb. and upwards,
postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per h.

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OAT iat Var earn ek
this celery requires
very little earth-
ing up, and in
many other re-
spects it is similar
to that favorite
sort, differing,
however, in color,
which is yellowish,

the heart being GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY.
large and solid, and of a beautiful golden hue. Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 35 cts.;
Ya Vi, $100; 12 bs, 6:2 sj. spore sinctsis sire wie stele snieeemec rear hectare ee eC CEE Ere $3.50

Giant Golden Heart—The market gardener will find in this a most
desirable sort. Its rich golden color alone would suffice as a recom-
mendation, but it his the additional merits of size, excellent quality,
crispness and very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 ets.; 4 1b., 75 cts.; 1 1b. 2.35)

White Plume—Unlike most varieties, this one does not require to be
earthed up, but if only loosely tied, or a few handfuls of earth brought
close around the base of the leaves to keep them close together, all the
inner leaves or thin stalks will turn white and crisp. Pkt., 5 ets.; 0z.,
80i\ets:5)4Z0 1b.,.85cts:;ol by 2.5 Meee se chiectesten ia cereec ioe seerenracrer 2.75

Giant Pascal—A selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, possessing
all the good qualities of that variety, but much larger and a better
keeper... Pkt.,5.cts.;, 02:,,80'ctss; IZ lb:575,cts-sul lb) misr-tstetieiniiecie eteelel= 2.75

Henderson’s Half Dwarf—A leading market variety, of medium
growth, excellent in quality and a good keeper. Pkt., 5 ets.; 0z., 20
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Goiden Dwarf—Waxy golden yellow when fully blanched. Crisp, solid
and of excellent flavor. As a keeper in winter it has no superior.
Pkt3.5 Cts.:.0Z.,- 20) Cts: 0240 1b: 701 CtS.38 Lol Die sielelineicloisierictenictoiiseieeeceictohsiemoie 2.40

Dwarf White Solid—One of the best keepers grown; solid and crisp and
of superior quality; habit of plant compact. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.;

VAN De; GOXCES!#) Tel Ditearaicitorieiseten <niciovelsrelsicieerciscisteciselenteiiseee tote cteeeteieteteters 2.00

Boston Market—Dwarf in habit, white stemmed, flavor excellent; a
good keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts.: 1Ib............... 2.40

New Rose—Color, a beautiful rose shade of very fine flavor, crisp and
solid. Pkt., 5 cts.;:0z:, 80/cts:3 Yalb.,.85 cts.; Vile seencineimmetimcsecisats 8.00

Sandringham Dwarf White—A well known and very superior variety,
of fine flavor and firm texture. Pkt., 5cts.; 02., 20 cts.; 14 1b., 60 cts.; 1 1b.

White Walnut—An excellent celery for table use, its feathery foliage,
when nicely blanched, having a beautiful appearance. Pkt., 5 cts.;
02.520 CtS.3 14 Mb., ZO CtSis DMs. roses cle laailole ajotoln v/e)wlvtelafatefa)ey steletaatetsieleteretatslelels

London Red—A most excellent variety. Like the majority of red celer-
es, it is crisp and of fine flavor, and an excellent keeper. Pkt., d cts.;

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Soup Celery—-(0ld Seed)—Excellent for flavoring. Pound...............
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