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AETHIGNEMA GRANDIFLORUM. Handsome, hardy perennial, of a dwarf-spreading

habit, blooms profusely from early in May to July, even in the hottest sun-exposed place, and forms splendid carpets of gay, rose-colored flOWeIS..cecessesesccccssecccescceccenecscccsscess 0l0

ASTER DWARF QUEEN, PURE WHITE. Anew dwarf variety of round globular habit of growth, and very double, finely imbricated snow-white flowers, Is, in fact, the best dwarf white aster yet introduced..... Re nelecnccpeeseaunesccecenccaccoccsenpscescscccasecosecscepcoeree 25

ASTER BOSTON MARKET WHITE. This elegant variety is second to none in cultivation,

either in habit of growth, form, or size, The splendid snow-white flowers are very double and produced in great abundance. Is especially recommended to florists and all who wish good white flowers for decoration............ Cecccdcec rece ccvcdee cocccecsecccesecroccccwececeeuceeee -20

ASTER NEW VICTORIA, Two splendid new varieties, both colors not yet existing in this class. The first named is more intense red than any other, and the latter a handsome light

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CAMPANULA SIBERICA EXIMIA PURPUREA. New variety of this beautiful Campan-

ula, with bright purple flowers, It comes true from seed, and is well adapted for mixed borders.

CHRYSANTHEMUM CORONARIUM SULPHUREUM FLORE PLENO. A new and

beautiful variety of this very popular annual, with large, double, light lemon-colored flowers. Will be found particularly useful for bouquets or for general decorative purposes........+2-++-

CHRYSANTHEMUM SEGETUM GRANDIFLORUM. (Wiuttwms.) A large-flowered

variety, with blooms of a brightsulphur-yellow color, measuring 2 to 2} inches in diameter, In- valuable for cut flowers, as it comes into bloom when others are SCarC€.ssseccceececceccccercees

CHRYSANTHEMUM TRICOLOR ECLIPSE. Very showy new variety, resembling in form

of flower the well-known Chrysanthemum Burridgeanum, but surpassing it greatly by its striking colors, which are pure golden-yellow with a bright purplish scarlet ring or centre on the ray florets, the disk being dark brown. WHither for cut flowers or beds, this variety will be found a most valuable and attractive AdGItION..cescccccceccceccnccccscccecesccccucccsscccescececssserzes

COLEUS, NEW LARGE-LEAVED. This is a remarkable class of Coleus, not only on account

of the great size of its leaves, but also as regards their elegant marking, which include all the shades of crimson, gold, scarlet, and variegated...ccsseccoscevscccesscceccccccccaccsecccessseses

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM RUBRUM. (Wr11ams.) A magnificent variety,

undoubtedly one of the most charming ever introduced. The flowers are of the largest size, and are thrown up well above the foliage. The color is delicate rose, changing to bright crimson at the base, being a tint unrivalled, and never before acquired in this giant strain.......-.-escseeee

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM CRIMSON KING. (Wixt1ms.) This beautiful new variety be-

longs to the Persicum type, but it is a great advance and improvement in this type. It produces a profusion of flowers, which are brilliant crimson, deepening at the base to a very dark red. The foliage is also finely marked, and the plant of a compact habit of growth............-++-08

DAISY, NEW DOUBLE-QUILLED MIXED. In this new strain the petals of the flowers

are rolled up very closely and regularly set so as to give the flower a most elegant and trim ap- pearance; in fact, each of them is the nicest little pompon that can be seen. The flowers are

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DELPHIMUM SINENSIS GRANDIFLORA FLORE PLENO. A double form of the

Chinese Larkspur, with large beautiful blue flowers, lasting considerably longer than the single- flowered variety; grows abont two feet in height and perfectly hardy.........ssssseecsesers-sue

ESCHSCHOLTZIA MANDARIN ROSEA. The color of the expanded flowers of this

new variety is a brilliant light rose-white; the lower side of the petals is of a deep rose, the flower-buds thus making a striking and pleasing contrast with the flowers. Excellent for

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EUCHARIDIUM BREWERI. New, rare and truly magnificent plant of dwarf spreading habit of growth and narrow lance-shaped foliage. The color of the flower is a handsome purplish rose, shading to white in the centre. It flowers very profusely, and is, of the easiest culture.

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HOLLYHOCK SUPERB DOUBLE. PRIZE STRAIN, We have the pleasure of offering

seed of this choice strain, saved from none but very double flowers. The parties from which our seed was procured were awarded the first prize the past season by the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society for the best collection of Double Hollyhocks. Can supply the following colors separate : —

Crimson, Rose, Dark Maroon, Salmon, Orange, Yellow. Each separate......-.--.- Collections of eight separate COLONES «2-2 reece cence sere cteceereneeceeeeeerensrseeeseeeete

HONESTY NEW VARIEGATED, (Lunarra Brennis Vartucata.) A highly effective

hardy plant, whose ever pyramidal growth and violet-colored flowers, combined with white variegated foliage, render it available for numerous ornamental purposes........+....- SAB BCOG

IMPATIENS SULTANA, A new perennial Balsam from Tropical Africa; of dwarf, compact habit of growth. The flowers, which are produced most profusely, are one inch in diameter, and of a beautiful crimson scarlet. As a greenhouse or window plant it is unsurpassed, as it continues in bloom nearly all the time. It can also be planted out with advantage during the BuMME!L. (See cut, page fi). cccccccsccccccscsccccsssccsscsesessevecs.ossccescsscscecsessecssecs .

INCARVILLEA OLGA. Hardy perennial with fine, bright-green foliage and beautiful spikes of rose-colored flowers, somewhat resembling those of Pentstemen hybridus. Blooms from

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IRIS ROBINSONIANA, (THE WeEDprING Flower or Lorp Howes’ IsuAnp.) This giant spe- cies attains a height of six feet or more, with proportionately large sword-shaped leaves, and large pure white flowers marked with golden-yellow on outer petals.. The flowers are four inches in diameter and produced in great abundance. Is one of the most beautiful Iris ever introduced.

LATHYRUS SPLENDENS, Beautiful perennial species of Everlasting Pea from Southern California, with dark-red flowers and finely cut foliage. Perfectly hardy and very abundant

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LAYIA ELEGANS, A native of California, forming tufts one foot in height. The flowers are golden-yellow, bordered white with orange centre, and measure nearly two inches in diam- eter, The leaves and stem are covered with soft minute hairs, giving the whole plant a particu- lar grayish appearance. Flowers from July to October..ceccscccsecccecececsessccescversvcsece

MONTBRETIA CROCOSMA-FLORA., This new and rare tuberous rooted plant is the

result of across between Montbretia Pottsii and Crocosmia Aurea, It grows about two feet in height, with long light-green Gladiolus-like foliage and loose heads of handsome orange- scarlet flowers, which are produced in succession from July to September. Has proved hardy With us With a slight protection. s.ccccccccccccecccccccerccscccssvceresdvccocrevdecccievesiesecee

MYOSOTIS ELEGANTISSIMA FOLIA VARIEGATA, This new Forget-me-not is of

dwarf compact growth with beautiful white variegated foliage and bright sky-blue flowers. Is most useful for borders, carpet bedding, or culture in POts..ccecssscoccseccecsccsecvsceccsesscs

PANSY TRIMARDEAU, An entirely distinct and beautiful new race, the flowers of which are the largest of any known variety. Each flower is marked with three large blotches or spots, and the plants are of vigorous and compact growth. The seed we now offer was saved from finely formed flowers of the richest and most varied shades of color, and will doubtless give excellent results. - (Seeicut, page iv) as oc ec cleus oicbc0nc0'en olen seve oid vie wesc viccicisictels cwsieicecisocces

PAPAVER CROCEUM ALBUM. A new variety of this handsome dwarf perennial Poppy,

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PAPAVER CROCEUM FLORE PLENO, This is a new double-flowered variety, with curi-

ously undulated and crisped petals, varying in colorfrom pale yellow to deep orange. (See cut,

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PAPAVER MEPHISTO. New single-flowering Poppy. <A sport from the famous Papaver Danebrog. The color of the flowers is fiery scarlet, handsomely marked on each of the four

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PAPAVER, CHINESE DOUBLE DWARF. Handsome variety from China, not exceeding eighteen inches in height, with very double well-formed flowers. Fine for planting in any situ- ation. We offer the following distinct colors separate :—

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large-flowered Petunias. The ground color of the flowers being white, while the throat, as well as the deeply fringed margin, are of a delicate rosy purple, forming thus a lovely contrast to the light ground.....se.ceccceccscccscscecsecs slaje/s/e]e/a/a(e]=/e/olaieie\sialsis|+(e\ele/~ sistaleteletofs\erefate se eececeeee

975 PHACELIA CAMPANULARIS. A new annual from California, resembling in habit the well- known Whitlavia grandiflora, but having a much more spreading and bushy habit of growth,

and is therefore more floriferous. The great attraction of the plant consists in its large and numerous flowers of the finest deep Gentian blue, rivalling that of Salvia patens...........se00

976 POLEMONIUM FLAVUM. Handsome species of the popular perennial known as Jacob’s Ladder, with Nankin yellow flowers. The habit of the plant is the same as Polemonium cz- ruleum, being also just as free flowering. Can be cultivated either as an annual or perennial.

977 PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA ALBA MAGNIFICA. (Wi11ams.) This white

Primula is of fine form and substance. The habit of the plant is exceedingly compact, with deeply indented leaves. The flowers measure two and one half inches in diameter, are pure white with a large bright-yellow eye, each petal being beautifully fringed, and borne in large trusses Well above the foliage. ...esecccccccceccccccccrccscerscsccevescncesccescscesccccssssese

978 PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA CHISWICK RED. (Wi11ams.) The most

brilliant crimson Primula yet sent out. Its. habit is as robust as Alba magnifica, The foliage is very finely cut and of deep green COlOL.....ceeeecccceccccceccsecccceccsscescsacssccsasercens

979 PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA COCCINEA. (Wr441ams.) ‘This incomparable

variety cannot be too highly recommended, both for the beauty of its flowers and continuous bloom. The flowers are of a beautiful brilliant scarlet, with a clear sulphur eye, finely fringed, and of the largest Size ...sccocccesccccccovcccscnscseccsss cceescecsccveccesessesvevessesssvcss

980 SALVIA BLUEBEARD. (Wttt14ms.) Very handsome hardy annual, growing about eighteen inches high, of free branching habit, with square stems and sage-like leaves. The spikes are furnished with a number of brilliant mauve-purple bracts, which give the plant a most unique appearance. The flowers, which are produced in aseries of whorls, are of a bright purple, with a lower white lip. Is suitable for beds or borders, in which it is very effective....

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981 SCHIZANTHUS PINNATUS ROSEUS. Cherming new variety of this popular free-

flowering hardy annual, The flowers are of a delicate pink, paseiiy into white toward the centre, the upper petal bearing a large blood-red blotch..........++ Cosesevceece picictotalelalstaiatetelerste -20

982 SILENE PENDULA BONNETTI FLORE PLENO. Another new and elegant variety of Silene, with very double flesh-colored flowers, and bright, glossy green foliage, which with-

stands both heat and moisture, thus surpassing in every respect the old double-flowerd variety, with the rough grayish green leaves, Is one of the best plants for mix2d borders or bedding.. .15

STOCK WILLIAMS SUPERB LARGE-FLOWERED TEN-WEEK. A new and fine

strain of large-flowering Ten-Week Stocks, of pyramidal growth, and compact spikes of very double flowers. We offer the following three distinct colors separate : —

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PER PET. 987 ABRONIA VILLOSA. An exceedingly pretty annual from Southern California, resembling in general habit the well-known A, Umbellata, but more robust in growth. The flowers

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988 ARGERATUM, DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT. (Wuttams.) The finest of all

Ageratums; grows exceedingly dwarf, and literally covered with large conical heads of flowers of a bright lavender-blue (See cut, page Vi) .........-.eeeeeee RBSbid< delslds deb -2)-hice der ised +10

989 AQUILEGIA SKINNERI FLORE PLENO,. A new double-flowering hybrid of the beautiful

A. Skinneri. The flowers, which are partly yellow and partly white, much resembling the GU ple-HOWOreden NCna la AHILOl Ml cansidcin mectsialcerisisteis/ ele steletetelsield's sfetelefeisinaitis doleiaise/v’a\sectalsin'e elaielelercieve 10

999 ARMERIA MARITIMA SPLENDENS, A new and splendid variety of Thrift, with bright

crimson flowers; is perfectly hardy, and, like the old variety, makes a fine border............. 05

991 BALSAM, CARTER’S CHALLENGER PRIZE. One of the most magnificent strains of

perfectly Double Balsam in cultivation, including all the best shades of color, mixed..,......... -50

ASTER PACONY PERFECTION, EXTRA. We offer the following separate colors of this

elegant and popular class of Asters : —

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995 ASTER DWARF PAZONY PERFECTION, PURE WHITE, This new sort produces flowers of the purest white, and is exactly the same in habit of plant and form of flower as the varieties previously introduced of this class. The Dwarf Peony Perfection Asters are in every way excellent, and should be more generally cultivated ........sseecececccceresceccucesencnees 15

996 CALENDULA, PRINCE OF ORANGE. The fine Calendula Meteor introduced a few years ago was not long in becoming a general favorite, but this novelty promises to surpass even that in beauty, the petals being striped with a more intense shade Of Orange ...eeeeeeeeeeeeceeregers 10

997 CALENDULA OFFICINALIS METEOR. A splendid variety of the English Marigold, with large and beautifully imbricated extremely double-striped flowers, the colors being of a bright orange, on a pale straw-colored, almost white ground. Owing to these pure and brilliant colors, they produce a splendid effect in any situation, well adapted for bedding or pot culture. .05

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CAMPANULA GARGANICA,. Charming light blue bell-shaped flowers on trailing branches, about twelve inches in length. Is a splendid plant for hanging baskets or pot culture......... *

CAMPANULA MEDIUM STRIATA. The flowers of this new Canterbury Bell are white,

curiously dotted and streaked with violet, giving the color a fresh and pleasing hue........... s

CAMPANULA SPECULUM, DOUBLE. A new variety of the well-known Venus's Look-

ing-glass, with double flowers, dwarf, compact growth, fine for bedding.............+e.e0e 6hd0

CANDYTUFT, CARTER’S NEW CARMINE. This variety is of compact habit; the

plants present one mass of vivid carmine when in flower; very distinct from all others..... ace

CARNATION DWARF EARLY-FLOWERING VIENNA. Quite distinct, blooming two

weeks earlier than other varieties. Habit dwarf and robust .............+- nasinoonoqe4 ceaoohaod

CHRYSANTHEMUM FRUTESCENS, WHITE PARIS DAISY. This is the “ White

Marguerite” of the Paris flower market, the cut flowers of which are now so popular among our florists during the winter months. The disk of the flower is yellow, surrounded by a ray of pure white florets .....+eee+-ee te veccleviccvesenceccececccecccccecsiveacine eeccccccce cesisccioncnsicce

CHRYSANTHEMUM FRUTESCENS. GOLDEN PARIS DAISY (Etoile d’or).

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CINERARIA, WILLIAMS EXTRA CHOICE STRAIN. This superb strain of Cineraria

is of dwarf branching habit, with robust constitution. The seed has been saved with special care, and is the production of extremely fine flowers of different shades of color .........-.«.«.-

CLEMATIS ERECTA SUPERBA. This is a new early-flowered variety of an old favorite,

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COCKSCOMB, GLASGOW PRIZE. A very fine new dwarf variety, with dark leaves and

crimson comb, quite distinct and constant; one of the most splendid strains....... Sassocssascue CONVOLVULUS MINOR, ROSE QUEEN. A charming novelty with rose-colored flowers, centre pure white, fringed with purple violet shaded off towards the throat into fine broad bands of golden yellow ..........-..- occ ccccccccececseccs coe t cer cescncercccscscrocsesecensse ae

CONVOLVULUS MINOR, KERMESINUS VIOLACEUS. < new and very brilliant va-

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1012 DAHLIA COCCINEA. The single brilliant scarlet Dahlia, now becoming very HORHIRO | in gardens. Is easily raised from seed, and flowers the same seaSON SOWND.+.++++«++++++ Uevesnah dbdpsisss «10

1013 DAHLIA, NEW SINGLE-FLOWERED VARIETIES MIXED. The seed we offer comes

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1014 DOUBLE DAISY; LONGFELLOW. This is a large-flowered, bright rose-colored variety.

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1015 DAISY, DOUBLE WHITE. A beautiful variety, with pure white flowers.......--+-+++++++- 15

1016 DELPHINIUM, LEMOINE’S NEW FRENCH HYBRIDS, Extra Double Mixed. The seed we now offer of Double Perennial Larkspur is from an unrivalled collection which contained none but the finest varieties, and will produce at least eighty per cent of double flowers, including the most brilliant shades .......s.eeseeecscescsectesentocncsecssencns ageepa. old

1017 ESCHSCHOLTZIA, ROSE CARDINAL. A very distinct and beautiful new variety, with

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1018 ERYSIMUM PULLCHELLUM. A dwarf, yellow-flowering, herbaceous plant, of such

densely tufted growth as to hide the ground. Its great hardiness makes it suitable for any Bitmatione dws cwciabis seer ocbin ad epsepd cige desc cledssebelacagersbebemer Heed it Gade FSLE5 Bi ob sled ay. 510, 1019 EXACUM AFFINE. New biennial species, forming small, compact bushes six inches high, and having dark-green ovate leaves and terminal clusters of violet-purple cyclamen-scented flowers. It may be cultivated as a greenhouse plant or as a half-hardy annual ....-..-.sseeeeseeeeeeee Bea, ey 1020 GAILLARDIA PICTA, LORENZIANA. (New Dovsie Garmnanrpta.) This is one of the most elegant and valuable annuals of recent introduction. Is well adapted for planting either singly or in groups, as the plants are covered with flowers from early in July until cut off by frost. It will also prove valuable for pot culture. These qualities cannot fail to make it a universal fovorite. The colors offered (in mixtures) comprise golden yellow, orange, claret, and amaranth. (See cut page vi)....... ninieisin'pin siaiaistaiplausteldele(a'siahtalae’elaigigis(aiatetg.sia]<.aielstaixia\als: s[a'alelaleia\e ~ «0 1021 GLADIOLUS LEMOINEI, We offer seed of this fine hybrid variety, said to be perfectly hardy, and will no doubt originate an interesting new class of these very popular bulbous PANES. oie wieieic vcs csenieste ONCE Seninco cen eaeeeverecevecericcecesce Sainei= G00 siSinslecpisicivigssbandnisccins - 10 1022 GLAUCIUM TRICOLOR. Very rich flowering species, fifteen to eighteen inches in height, with scarlet flowers. Each petal bears a black spot with yellow margin at its base. If sown in the open ground with Eschscholtzias it will form a beautiful contrast ............+. ajeteistaislelelnre BeeLO, 1023 GNAPHALIUM LEONTOPODIUM. (EveEtwetss.) This is the true Edelweiss of the Alps, well known and much sought for by tourists. The flowers are pure white, star-shaped, ~° and of a downy texture........+-seeees eoccece saceewescnrecececccsccsscencencccosvacecececee soe 020 1024 GODETIA, BIJOU. The lovely color of this valuable variety renders it very distinct from all others. Its flowers are of the finest white, with a bright rose-colored spot at the base of each petal. The plant is very dwarf, not exceeding five or six inches in height, and forms a dense bush twelve to fourteen inches in diameter......ssseecseccccecceccsces Foreche TODD Aoleratela Wielaied a latnl, 1025 GODETIA, LADY SATIN ROSE. A lovely variety. The flowers are of a beautiful deep rose-pink, the surface shining like satin. Is one of the most beautiful of all the varieties yet raised, and was awarded a first-class certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society........... de lO 1026 GODETIA, SPOTTED CARPET. A charming variety of this popular plant, grows very dwarf, forming a curious carpet-like bush, and bearing myriads of exceedingly pretty flowers of a pure white ground with a bright carmine rose spot at the base of each petal............ seve lO

1027 GOMPHRENA GLOBOSO, NANA COMPACTA. A dwarf and distinct form of the

pretty Globe Amaranthus; of very compact growth, attaining only five inches in height by

eight in diameter; the flowers are rich purple, same size as the old Kinds ..........eeeeeeeeeeee 210 1028 HELICHRYSUM, FIREBALL, DOUBLE CRIMSON. 4 new and very brilliant everlast- ing, with flowers of the richest crimsSon-maroOD........eeeeeeeceeeevecs oe ce ncascsccccccces sees 10

10229 HELICHRYSUM LANATUM. An exceedingly dwarf, addi species, with silver leaves. The sulphur yellow umbel-shaped flower-head, with their long flower stems, will at any time replace the French Immortelles.........+.++.+- Relnieinia sie cieisiosie.savieie seeeeee me eeeseccacaccccessce +20

1030 JBERIS PRUITI, This is a new and handsome species of perennial Candytuft, of very dwarf growth, being not only of great merit as one of the first spring flowers, but also by its elegant habit of forming dense, compact bushes, which are covered with snow-white flowers......... mealo

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LOBELIA, PRIMA DONNA. Among Lobelias this has been pronounced a perfect gem, ; In habit it is very compact and dwarf, whilst the rich velvety crimson maroon flowers equal in size

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LOBELIA, STAR OF ISCHL. A most beautiful variety with deep azure blue flowers. We

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LOBELIA, WHITE GEM. This is a charming white variety, grows close and compact, and

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LOBELIA SYPHILITICA. A handsome hardy perennial species; grows one foot in height,

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MARIGOLD, FRENCH COMPACT, GOLD STRIPED. An elegant variety, the result of many years’ selection. ‘The plants are very compact, attaining a height of about six inches and a diameter of ahout twelve inches; thickly studded with large flowers, striped with bright yellow and chestnut color, very uniform in growth, and one of the very best for

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MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CORDIFOLIUM VARIEGATUM. One of the best variegated

summer bedding plants in cultivation.......secccsevccescesssrecs tafeleteyeiats elated ais ale oi pte gato. MIGNONETTE, GOLDEN Qu EEN, An attractive and distinct variety, of dense pyramidal habit of growth. It throws up very numerous flower-stalks, terminated by spikes of golden- yellow blossoms, with which the bright green foliage of the plant forms a pleasing contrast.... MUSA ENSETE. (THE Great AByssINIAN BANANA.) A splendid plant for the open air in summer, with magnificent long, broad, and massive foliage, producing a most striking effect when planted singly or in groups. Seedlings attain very large size the first year...............

MIGNONETTE MACHET. This variety is highly recommended, makes dwarf, vigorous plants, of compact growth, followed by numerous pyramidal spikes of red flowers...... efeleterereraya

MYOSOTIS SYLVATICA COMPACTA AUREA. A new Forget-me-not, with bright golden yellow foliage, contrasting agreeably with the lively blue color of the flowers. It is of a very dwarf and compact habit, and of great value for spring bedding............. clefeteteletetateistets

MYOSOTIS ALPESTRIS ROBUSTA GRANDIFLORA, The flowers of this new ivalily exceed in size any other Alpine Forget-me-nots. They are sky-blue in color, with a clear yel- low eye.....- pfetaletntalnteyalelale(sre cece eeverscscs occ etcccccsesecces occ c eter nmeeccesencerececccccces .

MYOSOTIS SYLVATICA. (THE= CLIVEDEN ForGET-mE-NoT.) A favorite species, with large deep-blue flowers. Highly recommended and much grown in English gardens.......... o

NASTURTIUM, TOM THUMB, EMPRESS OF INDIA. The plant is of dwarf, com- pact habit, with dark bluish-tinted foliage, and flowers of a brilliant fiery scarlet, many degrees deeper and finer than in King of Tom Thumbs....... afefoterolevetateialelevelctels ddbebAoagsdcco0esedaucsuas

NASTURTIUM, TOM THUMB, LADYBIRD. This handsome variety is of English origin, the result of many years’ labor. The ground color is rich golden yellow, each petal barred with a broad vein of bright ruby crimson. Isa great addition to the Tom Thumb section.

NEMOPHILA ATOMARIA ATRO-C/AERULEA. A distinct and beautiful novelty, with large flowers of deep azure blue and white centre, encircled with a zone of black purple. The plants are dwarf and very free blooming, well adapted for either beds or pot-culture...........

NERTERA DEPRESSA. (THE Corau Puant.) A very pretty and attractive little Alpine plant for pot-culture, forming compact, cushion-like tufts covered with berries about the size of small coral beads, and of a brilliant coral color.....+....+--+-000s Jociodas Poe ihe See aiee Rae ee

NICOTIANA AFFINIS. A very fine and highly remarkable species, attaining about twenty inches in height, and producing long, tubular-shaped, pure white flowers. They are in full beauty morning and evening, and emit a delicious fragrance.- In this respect few flowers can compare with them..... cove cece eet enn e nee es eeeeesecreeseceneee eee eestseseseretnecseses veeee

OXALIS TROPAOLOIDES (Corniculata). With handsome purplish brown foliage and small yellow flowers; grows very dwarf, only two inches in itelsou and is Bi ont wake well adapted for carpet bedding ....-+esee----s00e weecees Jogo s0000RbboO0N00000 coteasisiscessercaielees :

PANSY, LORD BEACONSFIELD. The ground color of the flower of this elegant asia is purple-violet, shading off on the top petals only to a whitish hue, a peculiarity which lends to the whole flower an unusually bright appearance Sreisiere Aslevsinaislee Se elviviee © piatetataininiete pew em ecle Ssooarie

PANSY, SNOW QU EEN. . The flowers of this charming sort differ entirely from the ordinary white Pansy. They are of a particularly delicate satiny white, with a slight tinge of yellow towards the centre. It reproduces itself exactly from seed .....+....+ sible leislela gle» bivl6lord fo ge ale/plorg «

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PAPAVER DANEBROG. A new single-flowering Poppy of striking effect. The flowers are of a brilliant scarlet color, bearing on each of the four petals a large white spot forming a white cross on scarlet ground similar to the Danish or Swiss national banner.........sseeeeeeeeeceees

PENTSTEMON HYBRIDUS GRANDIFLORUS, From a choice collection of mixed

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PETUNIA, CARTER’S EMPEROR, A magnificent class, including both single and double

varieties. The colors are extremely varied, from the richest crimson to the most delicate rose; pure white, striped and blotched. The plants are of a dwarf, compact, yet vigorous habit .....

PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA, FIMBRIATA FLORE PLENO. This splendid novelty is

the result of the most careful hybridization. Many plants among those from which the seed we

offer was saved produced flowers rivalling in doubleness the double garden Poppies........+++6 »

PICOTEE, CARTER’S CHOICEST DOUBLE. From named varieties. Mixed colors ....

POPPY, VICTORIA CROSS. It is almost impossible to describe the brilliant beauty of this new variety of Poppy. The petals of the flower are of a rich vermilion crimson, each marked with pure white, representing a Maltese CrOSS.cccececececccrccccscvccccccrserscccsccreseteseses

PRIMULA ELATIOR DOUBLE. (Host tn Hose.) A new, very pretty, and interesting variety, with two flowers on the same stem, one inside the other; perfectly hardy, and comes

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PRIMULA SINENSIS, WILLIAMS’S SUPERB STRAIN. We can with confidence offer this superb strain as being the finest in cultivation; it has been awarded first prizes wherever exhibited, and numerous testimonials to its superior qualities, in habit, color, and substance of flower, have been received from the most eminent gardeners and amateurs......

PRIMULA SINENSIS, CARTER’S VESUVIUS. This magnificent variety is unquestion- ably the most brilliant-colored Primula in cultivation. The rich crimson-scarlet flowers are of immense size, elegantly fringed, and of great substance....... becvecsiesons pevvevedsecescvecccus

SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES SPLENDENS. The flowers of this handsome variety are of

a finer red, and the plants more compact than the old species. Hardy perennial...........+2.+ é

SCUTELLARIA MACRANTHA. Fine hardy herbaceous plant, about one foot in Reig covered with long dark-green leaves and 5 aoe of handsome purple Antirrhinum-shaped FlOWETH cecccccccccccceccccces Decco dccccecsccscccevwescccsccvecces oe

SEMPERVIVUM REGINA AMALIA, A new hardy Alpine species, aie handsome rosettes of dark-green leaves, tipped with purple; one of the best dwarf succulents for siden

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SILENE NANA COMPACTA ROSEA. Has bright rose-colored Bete double sf is of

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STATICE SUWOROWI. By far the finest of all annual Statices. Its branching spikes of flowers are bright rose with a carmine shade, each plant producing from ten to fifteen spikes, measuring fifteen to eighteen inches in length and from one half to one inch in breadth. The foliage, lying flat on the ground, is comparatively small and ror dae hidden by the numerous MWe SPIKES. ccceccccceseces cccccceseccescscceses. coccedesasevbcccawaeccsesccccccens °

STEPHANOPHYSUM LONGIFOLIUM. One of the finest pn or autumn flower- ing plants of recent introduction; is of a graceful branching habit, with charming scarlet flowers Opening in long SUCCEBBION..vc0cccccccsrveccnracrecncscencedecicccesinnsce epciceciec oe eeteecerccccs

SUNFLOWER, OSCAR WILDE, IMPROVED. The seed of this improved strain is of our own saying “from plants pelectad for their fine form, habit of growth, and bright golden

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TAGETES PUMILA, GOLDEN RING. This handsome new Marigold was selected from

T. Pumitla; color, rich orange; habit, shorter and more compact than its parent, flowers also

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TAGETEA PATULA, NANA PULCHRA. (NEw Maricorp.) A dwarf, ei rae

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VIRGINIA STOCK, FAIRY QUEEN. Most elegant variety, of dwarf and compact habit. The flowers when first expanded are a very bright rose color, with a distinct approach to scarlet. When seen in a mass, the combination of these tints is most pleasing.........-+++++ sececrsscros

ZINNIA, DOUBLE DWARF, MIXED. An elegant variety, of dwarf, compact habit, and

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GODDARD, OR BOSTON FAVORITE. We take pleasure in introducing this new and excellent variety, which we consider the best Dwarf Shell Bean now in cultivation. Will without doubt take the place of the old Dwarf Horticultural, which it somewhat resembles in its red marking, but the Beans are much longer and larger, the plant more erect, and much more productive than that variety. Is also a first-class Shell Bean, does not blight or spot, and all who have tried it, both market gardeners and other cultivators, pronounce it a most valuable introduction. Per quart, 40 cents; pint, by. mail, 35 cents,......... sasseus oo ee cane meee en nenernncewercecccrencrcsscceseres weceee

IMPROVED ROUND POD RED VALENTINE. Many beans have been introduced, but none have been found that could take the place which the Red Valentine has held until now. This new variety is ten days earlier than the old, much more prolific, and still retains in greatest perfection all the points which have made the old Valentine so popular. Per quart, 40 cents; pint, by mail, BO! CODES 10 o1c/e/vie,e/r1e «/oleio\alele\viacialale]s/eleto\e|slele\sinje's © bie Pie n]ejelejuis\mjnjags (ee «ipiaie ajeeie)ej0\o\elc/eje/e pivicisiese adele © ofa aiejejejaial sree

NE PLUS ULTRA. A new very dwarf and compact variety, of most delicate flavor, very early, and remarkably productive; can be used either as a string or shell bean. Is one of the best for forcing under glass, or for first out-of-door planting. Per quart, 40 cents; pint, by mail, 35 cents.......e.+.

PORTLAND FANCY. This is the earliest pole string bean in cultivation. Is very productive, being a mass of pods from the bottom of the poles to the top. Very tender, of excellent flavor, and entirely stringless until the beans are fully grown. The beauty of this variety is that as fast as the pods are picked new ones grow, and the poles are full of string beans until frost comes, Per quart, 30 cents; pint, by mail, 25 cents........... badoo=Ag F855 Segusessars sabstaossssssete vip eictieiadsiala

PROLIFIC TREE. This new pea bean grows to the height of 20 inches, branching out in all direc- tions, and bearing the pods so high that they are not so apt as the common sort to touch the ground and be injured by wet weather. A single yine has yielded 130 pods. They closely resemble the Navy Bean, and have yielded over 50 bushels to the acre. Per quart, 40 cents; pint, by mail, 35 cts.

KENTUCKY WONDER. ‘The most productive variety we have ever grown of Running Beans. The vines climb the poles rapidly, and the remarkably long and succulent pods grow in clusters of three or four, covering the poles from top to bottom. It is not recommended as a shell bean, but as a string or snap bean it is as wonderful in fine quality as in its growth and productiveness. Per quart, 50 cents; pint, by mail, 40 cents......... DOOOTOCUL UU OCOCR LOCOCO DEORE OBEUOE OO GUe cd S050 elaveteiele °

WONDER OF FRANCE, A new dwarf variety, of French origin, with long straight pods, very early, and very productive. The leaves drop just before the maturity of the pod; on this account the latter ripens very quickly, and the beans remain a beautiful green color, and maintain that fresh appearance even when cooked. Per quart, 40 cents; pint, by mail, 35 cents.........se2+se0e et etal deal

IVORY POD WAX. Another new dwarf variety, fully a week earlier than the Black Wax; is string- less, tender, and succulent, with transparent ivory white pods and of rich creamy flavor, and without doubt the most productive Wax Bean now grown, the vine being a perfect mat of pods the entire season. Per quart, 30 cents.......... slelelelafarejotelctale cisje elie /alvie'elnlelele eoeecce ee[sielsielw eleiele\slo.e(eleialafelatelstelese’sia :

CRYSTAL WHITE WAX, A distinct variety of Dwarf Beans, with waxy, transparent pods; stringless, succulent, tender, and of the richest flavor. The pods are slow to harden, and retain their delicious tenderness on the bush for a long time. Per quart, 35 cents; by mail, 65 cents......

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ECLIPSE. A new variety, surpassing all in earliness, color, smallness of top, and smoothness; and, being globe-shaped, is a splendid cropper. Per pound, $1.50; ounce, 15 cents....-. Bee ie Oe 0 00

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CARTER’S PERFECTION, A new half-long variety, of medium size, rich crimson color, and splendid flavor; foliage shining and dark. Pronounced by the Royal Horticultural Society to be

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MANGEL WURZEL, GOLDEN YELLOW TANKARD. A very valuable variety, of fine form,

of very sweet flavor and bright yellow in color. Very highly recommended, by those who grew it last year, as the finest Mangel for dairy farming yet introduced. Per pound, 60 cents; by mail, 75 cents; quarter pound, 25 cents; ounce, 10 Cents .....ceccecccccccvccccccsccssscecscece Mell wlelntvieldis/etate

CABBAGE.

PEERLESS EARLY, This popular new variety nearly equals the Jersey Wakefield in earliness, but makes much larger heads, often weighing more than twelve pounds each. Is very round and uniform in shape, with few loose leaves, thus allowing them to be set out nearer together. It also has the very valuable quality of remaining, after fully matured, without cracking or bursting, much longer than any other variety. In a trial the past season with other leading kinds, the Peerless Early far surpassed all others in reliability of heading, nearly every plant forming a large solid head, where

some yarieties set at the same time were almost an entire ‘ailure. Per ounce, 80 cents. Seecut... .

VERY EARLY ETAMPES. This is of French origin, and recommended as the best of all early Cabbages. Is of medium size, solid head, and remarkable fine quality. Per ounce, 30 cents......++

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IMPROVED MOSS, The leaves of this new variety are deeply cut and very much curled up, 80 as_

to give the whole plant a mossy appearance, from which its name is derived. The plants are also of

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RAWSON’S EARLY ARLINGTON. An improved variety of the Boston Market, being fully

three weeks earlier, of much larger growth; does not blight as badly, or run to seed. We consider it the very best variety for early growing, as it bleaches very easily and more quickly than any other. We also especially recommend it to those who use only small quantities, and find trouble in growing other kinds. At the September exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, this variety was awarded the first prize on both the regular and special premiums offered. Per ounce, $1.00. -cvcesceccecrsees sige Rina'sanicinab aia .0 siabielais Saiurare ce siaeee ataieedianis.s wr alcieia ats c'sa aie oeiaja elaiclale’aaiatclnixia.6

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HENDERSON’S WHITE PLUME, The stalks and portions of its inner leaves and heart are white, so that by closing the stalks, either by tying them up with matting or by simply drawing the soil up against the plants, the work of blanching is completed. Is one of the best varieties. Per ounce, $3.00 .....e..eceeeeee steltiolete(ststeveiatne Biatsyaravalelatersiavetetstatetsictolevetetaietele/etelelatsisia Ptatetevetetete miata atefatelatatslareteteyoters

LARGE GOLDEN YELLOW SOLID. This new variety has all the qualities of the dwarf large- ribbed sent out a few years ago, but is self-blanching to a very remarkable extent, the outer ribs even assuming, without any cover whatever, a yellowish-white color............++ eee cescecccreces

GOLDEN DWARF. Avery distinct variety, which originated in New Jersey, where it is extensively grown for the New York market, and takes the lead of other sorts. When blanched, the heart, which is large and full, is of a waxy golden yellow, rendering it a most showy variety for the table or market. It is solid, and of most excellent flavor. Per ounce, 25 Cents...cssecceccecsccevccessons

CORN, SWEET OR SUGAR.

EXTRA EARLY ORANGE SWEET. This new variety combines in a remarkable degree not only earliness, but also large size and excellent quality. It is of an orange color, twelve-rowed, and a very vigorous grower, and will be found very superior from its delicious sweetness, its large-sized ears, coupled with its extreme ‘earliness, and its productive qualities, many stalks producing from three to four ears. We think our customers will be satisfied, after trying this variety, that it is all that is claimed for it. Price per packet, 10 cents; per quart, 30 cents; per pint by mail, 30 cents.

MARBLEHEAD, EXTRA EARLY. This has proved an excellent Sweet Corn; is of dwarf habit, sets its ears very low on the stalks; yields well, and is of good quality. Quart, 25 cents; pint, by mail, 25 cents...... sQ00n0Doo000D000d000RD0000 esgancod podod00NN00006 alolole}=|elelole\sfeloi(e\aiaiels\sloleieiaieiolatelotsioleisie

POTTER’S EXCELSIOR. In season medium between early and late. This is unquestionably the sweetest, tenderest, and richest-flavored table-corn in cultivation; of vigorous growth, bearing good- sized twelve-rowed ears; very productive, often three ears on a stalk, and keeps longer for use in its green condition than any other variety. Quart, 25 CeMtS....esssesesececceececcencccceeseersvecs

CUCUMBER.

CARTER’S MODEL. This new English frame variety is described as the model of perfection in Cucumbers, It averages eighteen inches in length, perfect in outline, and of uniform diameter throughout; tender, and of the finest flavor; very prolific, and continues long in bearing. This splendid variety has taken first prizes wherever shown at the English horticultural exhibitions. No doubt, in our warmer climate, it will do well in open culture ...........e0.- sDoneD oletalslelstelstatetsyetete

“BEST OF ALL.” ‘The largest, most prolific, and useful hardy out-door Cucumber. Grows sixteen to twenty inches long, very straight, with few seeds, and is extremely productive and

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NEW OAK-LEAVED. A distinct and new variety now offered for the first time, with leaves shaped like those of the oak, thus giving it a very unique and handsome appearance, which is retained during all stages of its growth. The leaves are light green, slightly curled, and set very close together, forming compact heads; is free from all bitter taste, very tender, and slow in run- ning to seed. Is well adapted for forcing or open culture. (See cut, page xiii)........+. abanoeo 500

BURPEE’S GOLDEN HEAD. Is described by all who had the opportunity of testing it the past season as a rapid-growing variety, producing firm and solid heads of very large size, crisp and brittle. As it does not wilt under severe heat, it remains in excellent condition for weeks, and for summer use is superior to nearly all other varieties of Cabbage Lettuce. One grower raised some

heads that when pulled up filled a half-bushel measure.............+e+0- oacece sec erecavcecncvevenes HOVEY’S BLACK-SEEDED CABBAGE. large, solid heads; one of the most splendid varieties in cultivation; first-class for market gardeners or family use ......--.eseeeseenes ole|b(a\bl0/ele/mlalsielalels/eintels

STONE-HEAD, GOLDEN YELLOW. A new variety, with very solid heads; of superb quality

and great beauty. It is quite as early as Tennisball, has larger heads, and is unsurpassed for table Mges | Per Ounces 40! Cents sa ce ae)! eipalelelsels!slo/ole\orels!s\xia/>/alelel=izis}sinlolelsiolalelel«]s\ei#(e1eis\4 soa meevsccsveceerevenace

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ORANGE CREAM. This new melon is globe-shaped and thickly netted, the netting often so dense that scarcely a pin’s head can be put between the meshes. Weighs from two to three pounds each, and remarkably uniform both in shape and size, The flesh is very thick, of a beautiful deep salmon color, and of fine flavor even down to the SKID. ,e.eeceeereeecrececrcccsessnecesecssecs dobecooonsvad .

GOLDEN GEM. A new extra early variety, nearly round, one and a half to two pounds in weight, Skin green, thickly netted with broad bands of green and gold between the lobes. The flesh is light green, very thick; the inner surface when cut open shows a beautiful golden color, Per ounce, 25 cents.......-+6 wie ae ecciesaboee c bec vecicevcnsalscavccicsvvicucbhescvesevesuseserancadecvesiee ae

MONTREAL MARKET. This splendid Melon is extensively grown for the Montreal markets, where it is very highly esteemed. ‘The fruit is of the largest size, nearly round, and deeply ribbed; skin green and netted, green-fleshed, very thick, sweet, and of delicious flavor. 25 cents per ounce.

BANANA OR ROMAN CANTALOUPE. This new Melon differs from all other varieties in

cultivation, especially in its form, which is banana-shaped, and from eighteen inches to two feet in length. Externally they are light yellow, entirely free from netting; the flesh is thick, of a bright orange color, and of superior quality. Per ounce, 25 cents....... sisisla\njsiola(n(ay (lclele/e/a)eis]xie\a)o\e\e(e e\oielelcivinie

HACKENSACK. Grows uniformly to a Jarge size, round in shape, flattened at the ends; flesh green, and of most delicious flavor; productive and most popular market variety. Per ounce, 15 cents

NETTED GEM, Entirely new, and a most valuable acquisition. Ripens earlier than any other, and uniformly of fine, luscious flavor; form round, and as solid as a cannon-ball; the flesh is light green, and very thick. Per ounce, 25 Cents ...csccccsecceccrcccrenccncesccersccssssnersvesssarecsssnccsses

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MAMMOTH IRON-CLAD. The largest-sized of any Watermelon, often weighing from fifty to seventy pounds each, Resembles the Gypsy in shape, but much more productive. The flesh is a beautiful bright red, firm, and neyer mealy; flavor sugary and delicious; ripens with the Cuban Queen. Is called Iron-Clad for the reason that they stand rough handling, this fact making them a valuable variety for shipping. Per ounce, 25 centsS.....-.ceseeseeeccenerenres fel eiatatgste aiaielaraictctetelota(eve

PRIDE OF GEORGIA, Another new and excellent Watermelon, now offered for the first time, The color is dark green, nearly oval in shape, ridged like an orange, and grows partly upon its end. Is firm, and when well cultivated attains a large size. It is claimed for this variety that for crispness, sweetness, and flavor, it stands at the head of all Watermelons. Per ounce, 40 cents....

SCALY BARK. This fine variety was first exhibited at the Atlanta Exposition, where it attracted general attention, not only from its enormous size, but its peculiarly mottled skin, which, though smooth, bears the striking appearance of being covered with fish scales. The flesh is light crimson, tender, and of fine flavor. Per ounce, 25 cents...csesesseeseeeres aialdat slain eleinigt CARICCOONIATG

EARLY CALIFORNIA, OR IMPROVED ODELLA, Rounded shape, light-green skin; very early, sweet, and fine-flavored; thin rind, but tough shell; grows readily to thirty-five pounds’ weight; one of the best for market or shipping. Per ounce, 15 cents........ oem ecerecmes epee aucees

ICE RIND, Of round form, white-seeded; cannot be too highly praised on account of its solidity, thin rind, and rich, sugary flavor. Per ounce, 15 cents .......+6-+-e+06 it nha of Gy devesee debecrcvarvenss

CUBAN QUEEN. This new Melon is remarkable for great productiveness, size, solidity, and crisp, sugary flesh; is quite early and of fine appearance. Per ounce, 10 cents.........+eeeeeee pevovacevle

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ONION. PER PET.

RED BASSANO, TRIPOLI. A new variety of this class of mild and deliciously flavored onions.

Like all the Tripoli onions, it grows to a large size, and should be sown early. Per ounce, 35 cents. .10 EGYPTIAN OR PERENNIAL. A new species of top Onion; perfectly hardy, living in the ground »+ ’ through the coldest winters without injury. The bulbs divide, forming several onions, which come

into use several weeks earlier than our common kinds. The young sets are produced at the top of

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PEAS.

BLISS’S ABUNDANCE. This fine variety was raised by Mr. Charles Arnold, of Paris, Ontario, the originator of Bliss’s American Wonder. Plants half dwarf, fifteen to eighteen inches high; pods three to three and a half inches long, containing six to eight large wrinkled peas, of excellent quality.

It ripens second early, being fit for the table about one week after the earliest kinds. The most striking feature of this variety is its remarkable tendency for branching directly from the roots, forming a veritable bush. Many plants throw out six and more branches, each of which becomes literally covered with blossoms and pods, in such abundance that the quantity produced by each branch would be considered a bountiful yield for an entire plant of many of the older varieties. This extraordinary branching habit makes it necessary to sow the seed much thinner than usual; six to eight inches apart in the row is the nearest that the plants should stand, Per quart, 60 cents..... 10

HOVEY’S FIRST AND BEST. We introduce this fine Pea as one of the very earliest in cultiya- tion. Vine about two feet, of vigorous habit, bearing fine; long, uniform pods, and yielding immense crops, which come forward so uniformly as not to require more than two pickings to clear off the whole crop. This, with its extreme earliness, renders it the most a pea for early market purposes. Per quart, 3% cents; per peck, OPO mre vccisetdels ciente dei ciekeinieieiainielcveleic(srelelerereteisicletetere sieioisnietalsioneel Op

BLISS’S AMERICAN WONDER. This most desirable Pea stands unrivalled in point of produc-

tiveness, flavor, and quality, and is, without exception, the earliest wrinkled pea in cultivation. It is of dwarf and robust habit, growing from ten to fifteen inches high, and produces a profusion of well-filled pods of large peas of the finest flavor, The demand for this popular variety increases every year. Per quart, 35 cents; per pint, by mail, 30 cents...+es....- aleotelatelsisvarcieiate sjeloiejoinie/aie seceee 10

CARTER’ S STRATAGEM. The extraordinary merits of this new green wrinkled an, place it far ahead of any hitherto introduced. The vines grow to the height of about two feet, of a robust and branching habit, literally covered with immense pods, many nearly six inches long, crowded full of very large peas, of finest table quality. Awarded numcrous first prizesin England last year. Per guart, 50 cents; per pint, by mail, 40 cents ....-e.eeeeeeeeeeve Sele clenacieleceavas sviviecvcve padogea ecccces oL0

CARTER’S TELEPHONE. A splendid new wrinkled English variety, which has attracted great attention at the London horticultural exhibitions, and has been awarded numerous first prizes. The vines grow about four feet high, and, with good soil and culture, are literally covered with immense pods closely packed with very large peas, which, when cooked, are of a most brilliant green, and rich and buttery in flavor. It is considered the handsomest, most productive, and finest-flavored pea at present in cultivation. Per quart, 75 cents; per pint, by mail, 50 cents...... CANGrodaadticiey acho 15

TELEGRAPH. This valuable new variety is a cross between Veitch’s Perfection and Laxton’s Pro- lific, and is a superior second-early sort; very robust in habit, bearing immense pods, the peas forming apparently a double row; very large, and when cooked, of a pure deep-green color and fine flavor. Itis a great bearer. Vine grows about four feet. A splendid pea for exhibition. Per quart, 40 cents; per pint, by mail, 85 cents .......... ee eeesees eo eeeeee eee ceerieserereneccenvccsccenee LD

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NEW POTATO, THE ADVANCE.

This new and remarkable variety was raised by Mr. Albert Bresee, of Vermont. For many years Mr. Bresee’s name has been made familiar throughout the country as the originator of the Early Rose, and other valuable sorts now in general cultivation ; but this new variety, as its name denotes, is a great advance over any other, either new orold. The vine is a good grower, potatoes large and of uniform size; flesh white, flowery, and of the best quality when cooked. In a communication to the Committee on Vegetables of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society the past season, Mr. Bresee says: “In regard to the Advance, it originated from a seed-ball of the Early Rose, fertilized with the Climax by planting them in alternate hills with the Rose; have never found any seed-balls on the Early Rose, when planted alone. As to the time of ripening, some seasons the Advance ripens quite as early as the Rose, at others, a very few days later. Mr. Charles Downing writes me that the Advance is a little earlier and of much better quality than the Rose.”

Mr. C. N. Brackett, of Newton, chairman of the Committee on Vegetables, of the above-named society, says, in his Annual Report : —

** Those who have grown the Advance Potato in this vicinity the past season all speak of it in terms of unqualified praise ; and from my own experience, having grown it by way of trial, am free to say that I think it possesses merits of a high order, and feel satisfied that as soon as known tt will take its place among our most popular varieties.’’

Mr. Fearing Burr, of Hingham, Mass. (author of Burr’s Field and Garden Vege- tables of America), also says :—

“TIT have grown and used the Advance Potato, and fully coincide in every respect with the opinion expressed by Mr, Brackett as regards this new variety.’’

In regard to its productiveness it ranks number one, as all who haye grown it can testify; was awarded a first prize at the Annual Exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, where it attracted much attention. The aboye cut is an exact representation of this fine variety. Per peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.50.

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POTATOES. PER PET,

EXTRA EARLY SUNRISE, The earliest variety grown, producing potatoes fit for the table within sixty days from time of planting. The tubers are oblong, large, solid, uniform, and hand- some; flesh white, fine-grained, and dry, cooking well even when first dug; very productive, and of fine keeping qualities. The twelve largest potatoes, in a crop grown, from one pound in sixty-seven days, weighed 25 pounds 11 ounces. Price, 75 cents per peck; $2.00 per bushel; $5.00 per barrel.

WHITE ELEPHANT. This fine late variety must become popular on account of its great produc- tiveness, excellence of flavor, and good keeping qualities. ‘The tubers are very large and solid, growing closely together in the hills. Price, 50 cents per peck; $1.50 per bushel; $4.00 per barrel.

CLARK’S No. J. We again call attention to this popular and very early variety, which, after a number of years’ trial, still continues to be one of the very best potatoes in cultivation, both as regards quality and productiveness, either for garden or farm crop. Price, 50 cents per peck; $1.50 per bushel; $4.00 per barrel.

PARSLEY.

NEW PERPETUAL. A new variety, which seems to be perennial in duration, as it has stood upon the same spot four years before running to seed. Per ounce, 30 Cents......scecec-cevsccvescvcvesce

PEPPER.

NEW GOLDEN DAWN MANGO, This new variety is similar in shape to the Mountain or Bell Pepper. Color, a bright golden yellow, very~brilliant and handsome; but the quality which distin-

guishes it from all others, its crowning point of excellence, is the fact that it is entirely exempt from any hot, fiery flavor. In productiveness it surpasses any variety we ever grew; single plants last season ripened from twelve to twenty-four of its fruit. Per ounce, 40 cents. .sreseceeeeerssescreecs

‘PUMPKIN.

LARGE TOURS. Grows to an immense size, often weighing over one hundred pounds. Per ounce,

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JAPAN RADISH. An esculent plant, of the radish tribe, but unlike that vegetable the pods are eaten instead of the roots. The plants bear a great quantity of very long and slender pods, which, when about half grown, are succulent and tender, of an agreeable flayor, and used the same as radishes; also when boiled esteemed a delicious vegetable...sscecccsceervecvevoeccrtsetvrgvuserecnsvesrereres

SQUASH.

WHITE PINEAPPLE. 4 new and distinct fall and winter variety. The color of the skin is a pure creamy white. It ripens with the Perfect Gem, but can be used much sooner, as it is excellent when quite young. It keeps well for months; is a strong grower and very prolific, yielding five to eight perfect squashes toa vine. The flesh is very thick, of a creamy-white color, very fine-grained, and of the best quality. Per ounce, 30 cents..... sjatelolpreleiaieleisvetenate weaelaieee pictelaeivierels ele olel= a plefsle g{elejewiere Bares

RED CHINA, This new variety comes from China, as its name denotes. Is very productive, yield- ing from seyen to: thirteen perfect squashes to a plant, which weigh from three to five pounds each, and measure six to eight inches in diameter; are very solid, the meat being from one to two inches thick. The skin is of a vivid red, faintly striped with pale yellow; flesh rich orange color, fine-grained, sweet, and of excellent quality; is a strong grower; matures early, and keeps until Spring. Per Ounce, 80 Cents. ...seeceeeesererescccesercsesscnccsvensecscercscessccessccssscecsersnee

PERFECT GEM. Equally valuable as a summer or winter variety, and entirely unlike any before offered. The squashes are from four to six inches in diameter. Flesh fine-grained, dry, very sweet, and of delicious flavor. Ripens early, and may be kept till spring. Per ounce, 15 Cents severeveeres

TOMATO.

LIVINGSTON’S FAVORITE. ‘This Tomato is sent out by Mr. Livingston, the originator of Paragon, Acme, and Perfection, who highly recommends it as the largest perfect-shaped Tomato in cultivation, smoother than Paragon, deeper red than Perfection; ripens evenly and early, holding its size to the end of the season; flesh solid, with few seeds, and remarkably productive; bears shipping long distances, and for canning purposes cannot be excelled. Per ounce, 30 cents....++++++

LIVINGSTON’S PERFECTION. This variety is one of the best; of the same form as Acme, but

is larger, earlier, perfectly smooth, blood-red in color, with more flesh and fewerseeds. It isa heavy cropper, of uniform size, and a beautiful fruit. Per ounce, 20 Center +vevssserersrersscccseescerenes

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THE CARDINAL. This Tomato is highly recommended. Colors up to the calyx, and every speci- men is brilliant cardinal red. The flesh is also of the same brilliant shade; they make the hand- somest sliced tomatoes, having no green core. In shape it is perfect, being uniformly smooth and free from any ridges or corrugations; is early, and much larger than the average, of vigorous growth, yet compact in habit, and a most abundant bearer. Per ounce, 30 cents ....++++ evecneeevcvvcesecece -10

TURNIP.

RED-TOP WHITE GLOBE. An improved variety of the well-known Red-Top Strap-Leaved ; quite as early, but is thicker or of globe shape, rendering it an enormous cropper, It makes a smooth, handsome Turnip, and is fast taking the lead of all other early sorts for market purposes. Per

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NEW WHITE TIGER FLOWER.

Tigridia pavonia alba.

This new and beautiful acquisition, raised from seed in France several years since, was introduced and bloomed by us last year. As the varieties of Tigridia we already possess are either scarlet or yellow, we watched the development of this new variety-with more than ordinary interest; but when its first flowers burst into view, we were not only surprised, but delighted with their rare delicacy and great beauty. The flowers are pure white, with the centre or cup richly spotted with crimson and gold; they are also larger, and continue longer in perfection than T. pavonia or conchiflora.

Price, 2O cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

CANNA EHREMANI.

This new and magnificent Canna is one of the greatest acquisitions. We have cultivated it extensively. It has Jarge and handsome foliage, and the flowers, which are as large as a Lily, are of the deepest crimson color, produced on tall, showy spikes. It blooms freely all summer, and potted and placed in the green- house it continues to blossom during winter.

Price, 30 cents each.

HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT.

A Most Valuable Insecticide, being Fatal to Insects in Every Form in which they are Injurious to Vegetation.

In substance this is an impalpable powder, destructive to the Potato Bug and all other insect life in the various stages of growth; at the same time the ill effects of Paris Green, or danger from having it around in quantities, are obviated. It has been used with success in destroying the small black fly so injurious to the turnip and cabbage crops; also in destruying Caterpillars and Worms on Currant bushes, Pear and Apple trees, Egg Plants, ete.

Slug Shot is put up in strong, neat packages, ready for use, of 5 and 10 lbs. each. Price in packages of 5 Ibs., 30 cents; 10 lbs., 50 cents.

BOOKS ON HORTICULTURE, FLORICULTURE, ETC.

Sent by Mail, Postpaid, on receipt of Price.

PRICE. Allen’s American Farm Book.s.sesceesseee Fitz’s Sweet Potato Culturessssessscscceserees $0.40 American Bird Fancier.... tondooa so How to Grow Mushrooms .... American Kose Culturist .......... neodonoadus : Kemp’s Landscape Gardening Breck’s New Book of Flowers ....-+.+++-+e00 ; Langstroth on the Honey-Bee.............6. se 2200) Book of Evergreens, by J. Hoopes......- «se-- 3.00 | My Vineyard at Lake View..............-- oo5 | ils Buist’s Flower Garden Directory..........+-+ 1500s Oni ony Cutie seetsrteteretotelelaleteleleleisletebysielelsteleteeiniete -20 Buist’s Family Kitchen Gardener...........+ 1.00 | Pardee’s Strawberry Culture...............+-- BIN) Bridgman’s Gardener’s Assistant .........+ -. 2,50 | Parkman’s Book of Roses............sssessss 3.00 Bridgman’s Florist’s Guide....... Eee OM |p arsOnslON Ne wOSE sleleteleiesieieleiaieietelsiel= 1.50 Barry’s Fruit Garden......... 50 -. 2.50 | Practical Floriculture, by Henderson. aac, si) Bruckner’s American Manures.........+++200 1.50 | Pear Culture for Profit...........c.s.0e00- coon I) Chorlton’s Grape-Grower’s Guide ............ -15 | Peach Culture, by Fulton................0.... 150 Cole’s American Fruit Book ............-.000- -75 | Quinn’s Money in the Garden...............+. 1.50 Carter’s Practical Gardener..........+ sfotetatateters -50 | Kand’s Flowers for Parlor and Garden........ 2.50 Downing’s Selected Fruits...... slejeie sles elciviscies TOO LV aN SSW Sbtereletetelfelatslelelolelelereleletetelstetetel=taiiatetetels 2.50 Eastwood on the Cranberry......+++ go00 900060 .75 | Rand’s Window Gardener ..........0..--2024- 1.00 Elliott’s Fruit-Grower’s Guide : Rivers’s Miniature Fruit Garden apefeiagenel GOO) Elliott’s Handbook for Fruit Growers......... DOOM Riley SPE OtatopleCstslajelsi-1s)il<l>ialei=letstsletekelsistetetnte don) ed) Every Woman her own Flower Gardener..... .50 | Roe’s Manual on the Culture of Small Fruit... .50 Field’s Pear Culture.......... paQb0Ns00000000 1.25 | Roe’s Play and Profit in my Garden........... 1.50 Forest Trees, by Bryant........ssccsceseeeres 1.50 | Stoddard’s Egg Farm................2000. sano) Vee French’s Farm Drainage......--.+-+eeseeeeeee 1.50 | Squash Culture..... eiatelstalaiclelenstaleie eletotete Sejerstere se | 00: Fuller’s Grape Culturist ......ceeeeeseeeeereee 1.50 || Tobacco) Cultures... eee... a. e wnecelee ce olsen 25 Fuller’s Small Fruit Culturist. 1.50 | Thomas’s American Fruit Culturist.. 3.73 Fuller’s Strawberry Culturist ... +. .20 | Ville’s Chemical Manures.......... 50 Fuller’s Forest Tree Culturist .......-. -.-- 1,00 | Warder’s Hedges and Evergreens....... oc0004 1.50 Hulton’s) Peach Cultureler cle ciles sleleieleleleleleleleyeietele 1.50 | White’s Cranberry Culture ..............eee0e 125 Gardening for Pleasure, by Henderson........ 1.50 | White’s Gardening for the South ........... +. 2.00 Gardening for Profit, by Henderson........... 1.50 | Williams’s Window Gardening .....+.+.++---- 1.50

Tillinghast’s Manual of Vegetable Plants.—A valuable work on growing early and late vegetables for market, forcing under glass and management of fire hot-beds, culture of Asparagus, Straw- berries, etc. 25 cents.

Celery and Cabbage Raiser’s Guide.— A thorough and practical treatise on growing and keeping Celery and Cabbage; how to destroy the Cabbage-Worm; how to keep other vegetables in winter; and making and management of hot-bed, etc. 25 cents.

How to Destroy Insects on Plants and Flowers. — This is an excellent book on a very impor- tant subject, and gives full directions for the destruction and prevention of all insects which infest both House, Green-house, and Garden Plants, Roses, Currants, Grape Vines, Cabbages, Fruit and Ornamental Trees, etc. Also, how to prepare special Fertilizers for Plants, Washes for Trees, and various other useful information. 30 cents.

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Gaal CoO A S Sr

For the Destruction of Greenhouse and Garden Insect Pests, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Green Fly or Aphis, Thrips, Rose Slugs, Currant and Cabbage Worms, etc.

This Compound is an odorless chemical preparation, the result of years of study and experiment made directly upon the various insests which infest plants.

Itis a dry, soluble composition, harmless to man, healthful to plants, but fatal to all insect pests. It combines neatness, cleanliness, convenience, dispatch and freedom from any poisonous qualities in handling, and has passed the ordeal of the most thorough trials. It is doubtless the cheapest preparation of any now offered for a similar purpose, one pound of the compound to thirty gallons of water forming a solution suf- ficiently powerful for the complete destruction of the generality of insects. Apply the solution with a com- mon garden syringe.

Put up in half and one pound boxes; price 50 cts. and $1.00 each per box. By mail, sixteen cents per pound extra.

The following testimonial from Superintendent Doogue, of the Department of Common and § j,uarea reads as follows : —

City Hatr, Boston, Jan. 5, 1884.

Gentlemen, —I have caused the sample of ‘‘ Geel’s Compound”? for the destruction of floral pests to be used about the Extensive City Greenhouses, and have noted with care the effects of the same. I find it efficient and conyeuient, and I feel fully justified in recommending it to public favor.

° Your obedient servant, WILLIAM DOOGUE, Superintendent.

—==+- MOR RILL’sSs=— CANKER « Worm * EXTERMINATOR,

A Sure Protection for Fruit and Ornamental Trees from the Ravage of the Grub and Canker Worm.

We again call attention to this valu- able Canker Worm Destroyer, which has proved successful wherever properly applied. This is easily done by first placing a band of tarred paper six inches in width securely fastened around the tree, four feet above the ground, then covering the paper thoroughly with the Exterminator, using a common paint brush.

PRIer.

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HARDY AND OTHER BULBS

FOR AUTUMN PLANTING.

In the Autumn we have an extensive assortment of HanDy BuLBs, which require to be planted during the months of October and November for early Spring Flowers in the garden; also, others for House and Greenhouse, and can fill orders for any of the following kinds at that season. Our stock is procured from the very best sources from Holland and elsewhere, and embraces the finest varieties of each class, which have been selected from a great number grown by ourselves for this special purpose, and on this account we recom- mend those we offer to average much finer bulbs and varieties than are usually offered in this country.

BEST UNNAMED HYACINTHS.

PRICES AT STORE OR DELIVERED TO EXPRESS HERE.

Per doz. Per 100. Per doz. Per 100. Double Ped........ pousad000a0 seco -pl.00 $7 00 Single Red...... 6000000 teehee septa 00 $7.10 yi il 7.00 UG 7.00 vs 7.00 es 7.00 « 9.00 “« 9.00 ss 6.00 i 6.00 NAMED HYACINTHS. (For List see Retail Bulb Catalogue.) Zi Per doz. Double Red........... on00n0s0 2, Single Red.......-.+.. o vice nacnnnps.00 I) sep lu) ae 5 eter 2.50 White « § White.. 2.50 02 Yellow 4 CCP YC] LO Wielelsiclsieiain\v cle s(eisieisinieislelelelsiolsivloin(otvlelatamece OU TULIPS. 3 Per doz. Per 100. Per doz. Per 100. Early Single, named sorts, 50 cts, to $1.00 $3.00 Finest late Rose Bybloemens, mixed, .50 $3.00 Ot MITCH MMUKC Clielereietelslolelateletst= 40 2.00 Finest late Bizarres, mixed ......... 50 3.00 Fine Double, named, 50 cts. to...... 1.00 3.00 Early and late, single and double, ss se NEOs qasos0NsoUbDO 30 2.00 Mixed.....s.. ties alele|s/s\enivin wie ie oases -30 2.00 DOUBLE NARCISSUS. Per doz. Per 100. Per doz. Per 100. Double White sweet scented........ 50 $2.50 Sulphur Crown, citron yellow.......$1.00 $6.00 Incomparable, large yellow.......... 50 3.00 Fratus Cantus, ‘deep yellow...cese- - 1.00 6.00 Orange Phoenix, white and orange... .75 4.50 Van Sion, golden yellow....... goncds. aa!) 2.50 SINGLE NARCISSUS. Per doz. Per 100. Per doz. Per 100. Biflorus, white, yellow cup..-ccseeces .00 $3.00 Trumpet Major, bright yellow........ a6) $4.00 Poeticus, white, red edge cup,.--+2e+2 20 -50 Double and single, mixed...........- ana) 3.00 POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS. Named Varieties, per d0Z-,.+cccecsercecssececs $1.50 | Mixed Varieties, per doz. 75 cts., per 100....... $4.50 JONQUILS. Large Double, sweet, per d0Z...--++++++eeee+ ... .75 | Single, sweet-scented, per doz............ Sococd. oil) CROCUS. Per doz. Per 100. | Per doz. Per 100. 10 .60 Golden Yellow ...... Saso090005 oddo0 | allit) 60 10 .60 | Splendid named sorts, mixed........ -25 1.00 10 60 Versicolor ...sevcvsccesseceseeees oo8 ols) 1,00 LILIES. Each. Per doz. Each. Per doz. Lilium lancifolium rubrum (Japan).. .15 1.50 | Lilium excelsum .......++++e0- siviaelsis/s) 00. $4 00 “ album 50 5.00 | “« fulgens, orange ......- sie eral 1.50 “* auratum, gold banded........ .50 5.00 ** Jongifloum, white ....... te! alld 1.50 « candidum ...... 4pn09005 onaudod 10. 1.00 © ‘Phunbergianum .eccsseesereee 120 2.50 SNOWDROPS. Double, per doz. 30 cts., per 100 ....2..+0.. «+-$2.00 | Single, per doz. 20 cts., per 100.....--sseee+ee -$1,25 SCILLAS. Siberica, brilliant blue, per doz. 40 cts. per 100..$2.50 | Hyacinthoides, mixed colors, per dOZ. .eseeseee 01D IRIS. English, mixed colors, per doz......+++ssesee.. 75 | Spanish, mixed colors, per doz. «.++-++seee++-- AO

Orders taken throughout the season for delivery in October, Catalogue published in August, and sent free on application.

ESTABLISHED 1835.

ELOY BY '& COS [LLUSTRATED SEED CATALOGUE.

JANUARY, 1885.

TO PURCHASERS OF SEEDS.

On the return of another season, we have the pleasure to present our friends and customers with our Annual Catalogue and Price List of Seeds and Garden Requisites for 1885. Thankful for past favors and an increasing patronage, we shall endeavor to maintain the confidence of our customers and the public, in the reliable character of the seeds we sell, and trust to be favored with a continuance of their kind orders. Our prices, we hope, will generally be found satisfactory, all being quoted at as low rates as possible consistent with the general excellence of our stock.

Within a few years great improvements have been made in our Flowers and Vegetables by careful selections; and in revising our seed list we have excluded everything experience has proved to be undesirable, or which has been superseded by better and more profitable strains. Such new varieties as have gained a good reputation have been added, and we believe our Catalogue will be found to contain as complete a collection in all departments as can be offered.

As Specratties to which we give undivided attention, and which have made our choice seeds known to } all lovers of flowers, we name the FRENCH and GERMAN ASTERS, DOUBLE ZINNIAS, CAMELLIA BALSAMS,

DovsLE HotiyHocks, DousBLE PortuLAcas, DouBLE SWEET-WILLIAMS, PANSIES, VERBENAS, PETUNIAS, etc., and among greenhouse and hardy flowers, the PELARGONIUM, GERANIUM, CINERARIA, CALCEOLARIA, Liry, etc., all raised in our extensive collection, also imported from the best growers in Europe.

We also invite attention to our Collection of Flower Seeds, comprising all the most choice assortments to be found in Europe, selected expressly for us by the most successful cultivators in England, France, Germany, and Prussia, of an excellence unsurpassed, and which have heretofore given such universal satisfaction to our customers.

Of NovELTI&s, we pride ourselves upon being the first to possess everything new, rare, or choice, and only refer to our list as evidence of this.

It has not been our habit to enlarge upon our own success in the growth of the most beautiful flowers; but in the now prevailing custom of doing this, we embrace the opportunity to state that, during the last thirty years, we have been awarded upwards of THREE HUNDRED FIRST-CLASS PRIZES by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. First prizes for GERMAN ASTERS, DOUBLE ZINNIAS, Verbenas, Petunias, Carnations, Sweet-Williams, Annuals, Phloxes, Herbaceous Plants, Cut Flowers, etc.; the SmyER Mepat for seedling Japan Lilies; and the GoLp Mrpat for seedling Camellias. Also prizes for flowers and plants by the Cam-

\ bridge Horticultural Society and the Rhode Island Horticultural Society. This, we trust, will show at least our interest in the culture of the finest flowers of all kinds. }

To the department of Vegetable Seeds we invite your especial attention. It is, we believe, as complete a list of the best varieties for market or the family garden as ever offered.

Bulbs, Trees, Plants, etc., from our extensive Nurseries at Cambridge, carefully packed for all climates, and forwarded by express, or in any way directed by the purchaser,

Our Catalogue of Greenhouse, Bedding Plants, etc., sent to all applicants. ‘ é ADDRESS HOVEY & CO., 16 South Market Street, JOHN C. HOVEY. WILLIAM W. SIMONDS. Boston.

We have no connection with a seed firm in Chicago doing business under the name of Hovey & Co. Our only place of business in Boston is at No, /6 South Market Street, to which _ all Letters and Orders should be addressed.

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SUGGESTIONS ON SOWING

clunual, Jiennial, and Perennial Flower Gecils,

ANNUALS.

These haye been called the “flowers for the million.” The ease with which they are raised from seed; the little expense compared with bedding-plants; their adaptation to all kinds of soils; the little trouble they give the amateur; the rapidity with which they come into bloom, and the infinite number of forms as well as varieties of foliage, — all combine to render these plants the greatest treasures of the garden.

Who does not admire the glowing colors and rich mottling of the favorite Double Balsam, or the magnifi- cent Double Aster, the Larkspurs, with their stately spikes of blue or white or crimson blossoms, the massive- ness and splendor of the Double Zinnias, the feathery spikes of the Crimson Celosia, which sparkle in the sun, the flaunting colors of the Double Poppies, or the Double Portulacas, now resembling miniature roses? and where shall we find flowers that surpass in their delightful fragrance the Stock Gillies and Mignonette?

Among florists and gardeners, the term ‘‘ Annual” is given to those plants which are sown in the spring, bloom and seed in the summer, and soon afterwards perish. A few are included among annuals like the Marvel of Peru, ete., because they flower the first year; but they are only annual as regards treatment. By cultivators they have been divided into three classes; viz., Hardy, Half-Hardy, and Tender Annuals.

HARDY ANNUALS.

These are so called because they do not require any artificial heat at any period of their growth, and are capable of enduring any ordinary weather from April to November; a frosty morning, not unusual in the former month, or even in May, doing them no injury if advanced beyond the seed-leaf. Many of them may be sown in autumn; and the young plants will make their appearance early in spring, and flower stronger than when it is deferred till April.

The Soil and its Preparation.—The best soil for annuals, and indeed for most flowering plants, whether biennials or perennials, is a light, rich loam, neither too sandy nor too stiff. In such they grow readily and attain great perfection; but itis hardly necessary to say that few persons have just such a soil. They must take such soil as they have, and by the application of proper manures or sand or clay, bring it to such a condition as to answer all the purposes of a flower-garden.

Those who wish to make the garden a specialty will consult something more than a catalogue. Our hints are intended for the mass of the people who love flowers, who have but little leisure, and do not wish to incur great expense in the gratification of their taste.

Period for Sowing. — This must depend much upon the season. Our Northern springs are so variable that no definite period can be named. As a general rule, the time to commence sowing is about the middle of April, though a few sorts may be planted as soon as the ground can be got ready; and for a succession, the sowing may be continued until June. In the South, of course February and March will be the time to sow, as they correspond with April and May of the North.

Mode of Sowing. — This must be varied according to the variety to be sown. Many of the most showy and beautiful annuals are very impatient of removal, and these must be Sown where they are to remain and flower. Most of the tap-rooted annuals will not bear transplanting. Other annuals which may be transplanted, and some of which flower stronger for removal, may either be sown in the places where they are to bloom, or in prepared beds, whence they are to be transplanted to the flower-garden. In small gardens, undoubtedly the best way is to sow where they are to remain, thinning out the superfluous plants; this gives the least trouble. The seeds may be sown in rows or beds, or in masses or groups, in which latter mode we think annuals produce the best effect. Our plan has always been to mark outa circle a foot or more in diameter, and level the ground evenly and nicely with arake; then, with the back of a trowel, press the surface firmly down; around the circle make a slight drill of the proper depth, in which the seeds are thinly sown, covering them lightly, and again pressing the earth upon the seeds with the back of the trowel.

Care should be exercised in covering the seeds. Itis an error to cover too deep. No rule can be given in this respect, for while sweet Peas do best if sown three inches deep, Morning Glory seeds and others of that size, one inch, a quarter of an inch will be sufficient for such seeds as Balsam, Aster, Candytuft, etc. ; and for smaller seeds, an eighth of an inch or less, according to the size of the seed.

It is not often that seeds planted early in the open ground need watering; but later they may require it, as when the seeds begin to swell, they are susceptible of injury from drought. A very good plan with very small seeds is to cover them with paper secured with pegs, being careful to remove it just as soon as the seeds areup. When the seedlings have made a few leayes, they should be thinned out. If they are kinds which will bear removal, they may be replanted in vacant spaces; and in doing this it is recommended to take adyan- tage of cloudy weather, or towards evening, giving a light watering to settle the soil about them.

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HALF-HARDY AND TENDER ANNUALS.

We have already remarked that half-hardy and tender annuals are those that require the aid of artificial heat to assist germination; but it should be remarked that this is not absolutely necessary if the sowing is deferred until the ground is warm. This is exemplified in the Portulaca, which sows itself, but the plants never appear above ground till June; and those who do not wish the trouble of sowing seed early should plant in open ground in May. But to gain time, and insure an early and abundant bloom, it is best to plant early, and assist the growth by a gentle artificial heat. Some of the most magnificent annuals are embraced in this class, of which the Aster, Zinnia, and Balsam are examples. The cheapest, most convenient, and simplest mode of doing this is the ordinary hot-bed of stable manure, which gives a gentle, bottom heat quite sufficient for any of this class. Its construction is simple, and generally understood by most owners of a garden; but for the benefit of those who do not know how to make a good hot-bed we give directions at the close of our remarks.

By the middle of May the seedlings will be ready for transferring to the beds or borders where they are to bloom; but before this is done, the plants should be “‘hardened off,’ as it is termed, in order to prepare them for the change. This is effected by gradually giving the plants more air, and when the weather is favorable, both day and night, removing the sashes wholly during the day. Much must be left to the judgment of the cultivator, the object being to prevent the plants from being injured by a too sudden exposure to the open air.

BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS.

Biennials are those plants that generally do not flower until the second year, and after blooming, die. These include, however, many splendid species, —such as the Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells, Sweet Williams, Hollyhocks, ete. Perennials are plants that generally de not bloom until the second year, but continue to bloom for years in succession, and may be propagated, after once obtained, by division of the roots, growing more vigorously and flowering better if divided and replanted every three or four years.

The proper time for sowing the seeds is in April or May, in order to obtain a good strong growth the first year, and a greater abundance of flowers the second; but the sowings may be continued later. Whether the seeds are sown in beds or in the border, the young plants should be thinned out and afterwards transplanted, as directed for hardy annuals, only giving them more room, and encouraging a vigorous growth by hoeing, watering, etc. .

SPECIAL SUGGESTIONS TO AMATEUR CULTIVATORS.

In addition to the preceding remarks, which are given as the results of our own practice for many years, and which, we think, are adequate for all general purposes, the following special directions are added for the guidance of ‘amateurs in the treatment of many of the more choice and new flowers enumerated in our Catalogue : —

French and German Asters. — These jnstly admired and most beautiful annuals may be sown in pots, pans, or boxes, in a well-prepared soil, and placed in an exhausted hot-bed or cold frame, watering them gently till the plants are an inch high, when, after hardening off by gradual exposvre to the air, they should be transplanted into the open ground in a light, rich soil, placing them in rows six inches apart. In the course of two or three weeks they will have become stout and stocky, and ready for replanting out where they are to flower.

Zinnias may be treated like the Aster. The double varieties are superb ornaments of the garden.

Epacrises, Heaths, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons should be planted in boxes or pans, well drained, and filled with light, very sandy loam, with a small quantity of peat. Make the earth firm, and give a thorough watering before sowing. Cover the surface with a little sand, upon which the seed should be thinly scattered, covering with the least possible quantity of fine sand. Place the pans or boxes in the greenhouse where they can be wholly shaded from the midday sun, and lightly dampen the surface when dry. The young plants make their appearance in three or four weeks; and when strong enough to handle, transplant into boxes, and gradually harden them off, so as to remove to frames or the open air.

Calceolaria, Cineraria, and Chinese Primrose Seed require the following treatment : —

The seeds of Calceolaria are so minute that they are liable to be destroyed by covering with soil. The seed should be sown in pots or pans, well drained, and over this a little rough turfy loam, filling to the surface with very fine, light, sifted mould mixed with silver sand; then water with a very fine rose, and immediately after sow the seed, no coyering of soil being necessary. Place the pots in a cold frame or under a hand-glass, and cover with paper, to keep the seed from any exposure to the sun. If any watering becomes necessary, set the pots for a short time in a saucer of water. June, July, and August is the season to sow the seed. When the seedlings are strong enough, prick them off into pans of same soil as before, and keep them ina close situation. When sufficiently grown, pot singly into three-inch pots, and place them on shelves near the glass in the greenhouse.

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eee Cinerarias require less care, although the same treatment with the seed will answer. If the plants are

wanted to bloom in winter, the seed must be sown in April and May; and for spring flowers, in duly and August.

Chinese Primrose Seed may be sown in March, April, May, June, and July, and should haye a rich soil. Fill the pots to within half an inch of the top with a compost made of thoreughly rotted manure, loam, and a little sand; use no peat, or any soil liable to cake or turn green. Sow the seed thinly; press it gently into the soil, and cover very slightly with same compost. Place in a warm house or hot-bed. Seed will germinate in two to three weeks. When sufficiently strong, pot off into small pots, and place near the glass in a frame or greenhouse.

Acacias of all kinds should haye scalding water poured over the seeds and be allowed to soak for twelve or twenty-four hours; they should then be planted in pots, in light, rich, sandy soil, covering one fourth of an inch deep, and placed in the hot-bed or greenhouse.

Globe Amaranth, Linum, and Cypress-Vine seeds should be soaked in tepid water for twelve hours to insure a quick germination.

Cyclamens should be sown in the greenhouse or hot-bed in pans of light, rich soil, well drained. Trans- plant singly into pots and keep them constantly growing.

Stocks of the winter-flowering varieties should be sown in May or June, and pricked off singly into small pots, shifting them as they require it and keeping them in cold frames as long as it can be safely done.

Canna-seeds haye a hard, horny covering, and require to have the seed soaked in warm water for ten or twelve hours. Plant them in hot-bed or other warm place. Take up the roots before hard frosts.

Gloxinias and Achimenes require to be sown in pots in the greenhouse or a warm frame. The soil should be light and rich, —leaf-mould, loam, and sand.

Ferns are raised from the spores (or seeds) with a little care. Sow in pots, which should be half filled with a good drainage of crocks, and the remainder, to within an inch of the rim, with coarse, sandy peat or leaf-mold; make the surface smooth and cover with a thin layer of sand; on this sprinkle the spores. Set the pot in a pan of water in a warm, shady part of the greenhouse, and cover with a pane of glass.

THE CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOT-BEDS.

We have already alluded to the importance of a hot-bed for the successful growth of many of the half- hardy annuals. Though most of all kinds may be raised in a frame without bottom heat, yet this can only be done so late in the season, when the weather has become warm, that many are late in blooming. It is to obviate this that the hot-bed is recommended to all amateurs. Itis so easily made, and at such slight expense, that 1t will well repay all who would secure an abundance of flowers early in the season.

Situation of the Bed.—This should be in a warm position, fully exposed to the sun, facing the east or south, and sheltered by a fence or hedge on the west or north. The location should, if possible, be light and dry, as in this case the bed can be sunk in the ground; but if damp or cold, it should be built upon the surface.

Making the Bed.— Manure fresh from the stable is best. ‘This should be thoroughly shaken up with the fork, making it into a conical heap. In this state it should be allowed to remain three or four days, at the end of which time it should be turned over, shaking it up as before. At the end of another three or four days it will be ready to make up the bed. Lay out the ground twelve inches larger than the frame, and put down a stake at each corner. The frame may be of any size; but the most convenient is nine by six feet, which will take three lights three by six feet, the ordinary size, which can always be had ready made. Proceed to build up the bed to the height of two and a half feet, beating it firmly in theprocess of building, and keeping the surface level. When the bed is finished, put on the frame and lights. In a day or two add three or four inches of good, light, porous soil, spreading it evenly over the bed. If seeds are to be sown in the soil of the bed, two or three inches more soil should be added; but if in pots, no addition will be necessary. Shade during the day, and regulate the temperature by tilting the lights at the back both night and day and covering at night with mats. A thermometer placed in the bed will be the safest guide to the inexperienced. Itshould not rise above eighty degrees in the day nor sink below sixty degrees at night. The length of the frames is immaterial, but they should be twelve inches deep at the front and eighteen inches at the back. Cold frames are simply the hot-bed frame set upon a warm spot of ground, covering it at night to keep in the warmth accumulated during the day.

The special care and attention we bestow in the growth and selection of the choicest varieties of seeds, and the great pains we take to supply only new stock of the very best and most approved strains, reduce the chances of error almost to an impossibility; still, as a failure from causes entirely beyond our control might occur, we do not warrant seeds or crops.

The kind recommendation of our firm to any of your friends requiring Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Trees, etc., is respectfully solicited. We shall be pleased to send Catalogues on receiving their Post-Office address.

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SEEDS AND BULBS BY MAIL,

To ali Parts of the United States, Free of Postage to Purchasers.

Seeds Free of Postage.— We send seeds by mail to any part of the United States at the Prices named in the Catalogue, postage paid, on receipt of the amount ordered. This convenient arrange- ment enables those who reside in the most distant parts of the country to obtain their supply of seeds with no more trouble or expense than our nearest neighbors. By simply enclosing an order with the amount, as directed below, by mail to our address, our customers will have no further expense or trouble than to call in a short time at their post-office, and receive the seeds, as we pay the postage on every package through to its

destination.

Exceptions to this rule are when Grass Seed and other heavy and bulky seeds are ordered by the peck or bushel, or in cases especially noted in the Catalogue.

According to the present postal laws we can send seed to Canada and the British Provinces by Express or freight only.

HOW TO SEND MONEY.

ALL SUMS TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE DOLLAR AND UPWARDS MAY BE SENT AT OUR RISK, if forwarded as follows :—

Post-office Money Orders to be obtained at nearly all the principal post-offices, and cost from ten to twenty-five cents. This is the best way, and perfectly safe.

Registered Letters.— When a Post-oflice Money Order cannot be had, enclose the money and regis- ter the letter, which can be done at every post-office, and will cost ten cents.

Bank Drafts on Boston or New York, which can be obtained at any bank for about twenty-five cents. Money by Express, in amounts not less than five dollars.

The cost of sending us money as above we will pay on all orders amounting to two dollars and upwards, and it may be deducted from the amount of the order, or we will send seeds, as an equivalent, if so desired.

Sums less than one dollar may be sent at our risk without registering. When postage stamps are sent, be sure not to moisten them in the least.

When remittances are not made as above, we disclaim all responsibility.

SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES GUARANTEED.—We guarantee the safe arrival of all parcels and packages of seeds and bulbs when orders are accompanied with remittances as above directed. Sometimes orders fail to reach us, and if after a reasonable time any of our customers fail to receive their

seeds, they should inform us, and send a copy of their order. e

NAME AND ADDRESS.—In sending an order please give your Name, Post-office, County, and State in full, as plain as possible; your name especially, written very distinctly. It often happens that we can read everything else in a letter better than the signature. Every year we receive many letters to which our friends forget to sign their names, which causes much trouble to us and anxiety to them.

Please, therefore, be particular in all these respects.

N.B. Free by Express.— Under the present postal law we are compelled to pay sixteen cents per pound postage ; and as, in many cases, we can send orders over two pounds’ weight, by express, at less cost to us than by mail, customers will oblige by informing us whether, insuch cases, it would be convenient forthem to have orders sent by express instead of by mail, and giving us their nearest express office, and name of the

express company. This applies only to such seeds, bulbs, and other articles as we offer to send by mail at Catalogue prices,

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COLLECTION OF FLOWER SEEDS

BY MAIL, FREE OF POSTAGE. if

For the convenience of those who are unacquainted with the different classes and varieties of flowers, or who prefer to leave the selection to us, we offer the following collections, which we recommend as suited to the general taste. They contain a selection of the most popular and favorite kinds, and the best strains of double flowers, like the French Asters, Camellia-flowered Balsams, Fine Double Zinnias, etc. Each packet contains a mixture of the different colors of its species, affording a greater variety in color, at much less expense than when ordered in packets of separate colors.

Collection A contains twenty-five varieties, most popular Annuals....sccceccccccccsccccccccsseccsee $1.00 Collection B contains twelve varieties of extra fine Annuals, including beautiful French Asters,

Double-Camellia-flowered Balsam, German Stocks, Double Zinnia, etc........eseseee+-- 1,00 Collection C contains twenty varieties of hardy Biennials and Perennials..........seseeses- Bonocoen i Yt) Collection D contains five packets of choice selected seeds of the finest Large Pansies, English

Prize Hollyhocks, choice Verbenas, Carnations, and Prize Petunias.......seece+.-»--- 1.00 Collection E contains fifty varieties of the best Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials...............-- 2.00 Collection F contains one hundred varieties of Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials, including many

new and desirable SOrts..-+sccessscsecees ptsteleteretctetetetelctalclercielers efsteleraielsiere gunodeogusG Biocon, EHO) Collection G contains 15 species and varieties of choice greenhouse-plant seeds.....+0-++2ceee eve o> 2.00

These Collections are all of our own selection, and not subject to any discount from above prices. Pur

chasers who prefer to make their own selections are referred to the following :—

CLUB RATES.

The wide distribution of our Seeds being a special object, we offer the following inducements to par- ties in any town or neighborhood, to club together and send their orders in one, by which many can ayail themseves of our liberal premiums; also to individuals to enlarge their orders. These rates apply only to SEED IN PAcKETs, Flower, Vegetable, etc., which, on receipt of the amount ordered, will be put up sepa- rately, and sent by mail Postage Paid, in a package to one address, or if desired, will be sent in separate pack

ages to each individual of a club, if their names and post-offices are given.

Purchasers remitting $1.00 may select seeds in packets at Catalogue prices, amounting to $1.25

“é “cc 2.00 “cc “ec 66 “é “ 2.50 0: « BLOOD ence “ ‘ ‘ «“ 3.75 « « 4.00 & # is % es 5.00 a e 5.00 G a w « 6.50 & cst) SVASTOYOO | ua « a « te 13.00 « « 20.00 a ‘s x « 27.00 « “ 30.00 fs 0 i 40.00

The above club rates apply ONLY to Flower and Vegetable Seeds BY THE PACKET, and not to any seeds in collections, or seeds by weight or measure, nor any Bulbs or Plants.

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SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

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hoice Trench and (jerman [lower eeds.

WE respectfully invite attention to the following collections, which are recommended to those who prefer separate colors or varieties of any particular class of flowers. Many of these collections have been put up expressly for us by the most celebrated flower-seed growers in Europe, while others have been selected from the choicest flowers of our own cultivation, and we do not hesitate to recommend them as equal in excellence to any that can be obtained. Our French Asters and Double Zinnias received the first prize at many of the exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

ASTERS.

No. PRICE, 863 Truffaut’s Peony-flowered Perfection, eighteen splendid varieties; distinct colors.......++-$1.00 864 Co <e (9 twelve se i. se Solas sis'vcje) 000 865 ce s6 q. eight ch o se erie alate’ sie saee, fa0D 866 Truffaut’s Imbricated Pompon, eight Ss Ci a 66 ascccccees, oO 867 New Rose-flowered, six varieties; very double, large and beautiful......scsecccsecceecececses Co eet 868 Victoria, eight varieties; superb, large, imbricated double flowers......csssececcccccecececeres Prpnet 869 «6 six We ce cS Sf ee (Co Neobdohdst do stbssdetioguved ber - 60 870 Giant Emperor, six varieties; very large; of pyramidal habit.........sccecsecccccesccescecee 089 871 New Crown, or Cocardeau, six varieties, with white centre; fime........ssceeeceeees apbpsladon celia

72 Boltze’s New Bouquet, six varieties; dwarf; beautiful and very free-flowering...........+- cece 000

873 Dwarf Chrysanthemun, six varieties, large-flowered, and beautiful colors.......-ssssseeeees .50 874 Betteridge’s Improved Quilled, eight splendid varieties; very fine globular Bowen: seeccess 60 875 New Schiller, six varieties; pyramidal; about fifteen inches in height; fine......e+.-seeeeeeees +60 876 Perfection Pyramidal Hedgehog, six varieties; extremely double....... eoltleaiviejeiaee ala cleuis'elale nis OG 877 Washington, a magnificent variety, of robust habit, with immense double flowers of globular FOPINS MOUMVATICHEH ss cocci peeisucccrersencsseoccvccedésisesincsveelaceceveecveeteeccees desseciasiesa 1:00

DOUBLE BALSAMS.

878 German Dwarf Double Balsams, six varieties; fine, distinct COlors......seceescesscceecees 050

879 a6 Camelia-flowered, spotted, eight varieties; flowers spotted with white............ .75 880 “< Dwarf Camelia, ae six varieties; splendid ..........seeeceee wiseavininls aie alsies + 00 881 French Rose-flowered, eight varieties, self-colors; extra double and fine ...............- coece 010

882 Improved Camelia-flowered, spotted, six varieties, spotted white; beautiful.. 883 German Carnation, striped, eight varicties; beautifUl.....ccccecescecscccccccscecscccessesses 0D

; GERMAN STOCKS. |

884 Early Dwarf Summer, Ten-weeks, twelve varicties; finest COlOYS.....ssseesessccveceseseeees 015 885 “sé “é “ec “e eight ay “ ce .60 886 New Large-flowering, Ch twelve a fs “s 1.00 887 $§ a ae eight < as SORREN aleelpivinle/oiaie'a\e ratoeded adie rielesetl <0 888 New Large-flowered Pyramidal Dwarf, six varieties; beautiful....... Baie niaia ata pies ae en evioniee ait aga 889 Branching German Ten-weeks, eight varieties, extra; fine for houquets..,..seseececeseeeees: -75 890 Early Autumn-flowering (Intermediate), eight varieties; finest colors .......+.. ecccccccces 200

891 New Large-flowering Perpetual, Emperor, six varieties; splendid.......ssseeesceeeevceces 960

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VARIOUS COLLECTIONS.

PRICE. Annual Flowers, suitable for pot culture; twelve varietics.....sscsccecccececcceecses niclsieluiefatelola pia ioy Convolvulus Major (Morning Glory), ten distinct varieties....... pondudndcoboAcdpa Seine AOU OU Minor (Dwarf Morning Glory), eight distinct varieties ......... elajelelelolelslelala(eoisiaminLU) Cockscomb, six varieties, —crimson, yellow, rose, etc.; beautiful .............-.eceeeeees coe | 40 Cand ytutt)six:fine varieties|e).\sicwccisenocmaccnsiiccrieccisiscieinicls secesnee ele acne see eneeeeoaeiser spo). vai) Campanula, perennial; six varieties; fine herbaceous plants............0-eeeeeeeeececececeeee Sou ad) Canterbury Bells, six varieties, double and single; fine biennials...............- eisiclateisiele sicieielsisinueete 0) Climbing Annual Plants, eight different species ..........0sceces see ceecenrens +50 Dianthus Chinensis (Chinese Annual Pink), six finest varieties 30 Dianthus Heddewigii, six varieties; splendid colors.....cecscssses-eeeeeees 50 Delphinium (perennial), six very fine varieties; hardy plants............... ete 50 Everlasting Flowers, twelve different species and varieties...........-s.eeseceeeerees 75 Eternal Flowers (Helichrysum), ten beautiful varieties ..........+.+-+eeeceeee gobdg 15 Gourds, six : different species and Variectics.....s.cscccecccecccsecceccsessereesces sodasode 40 Hollyhocks (Double German), six splendid varieties...........0e-2sseseseeeee elaletaistctelssiatatota = - 60 <a Chater’s English Prize, twelve splendid double varieties....... oodddgooand donoso by ss <f Oe GIP be G Oo SAR OND GRADO ele aleieleieleieleisieleiceeanel(D) Hardy Herbaceous Plants, twelve fine species and varietics....ssccecesesecssecscvecs Gonsou ae Larkspur, Double Dwarf Rocket, Hyacinth-flowered ; six varieties; finc........ slaielalelsicleleloeetnee sO) ef od Tall Rocket, six splendid varieties..........scceeceseceere esecccsccrcree 30 iY oe Branching, stock-flowered; six splendid varieties....... ooces seeeee 230 Lobelia erinus, six beautiful varieties; very fine for edgings, hanging-baskets, or pots. . sees 000 Marigold, Double French, six splendid varieties .............++ aletcteleiaternieiseteictaetelaisteteteteiveiserte -40 06 “e African, six “. COSI GS a QL RE eg PR ERT ase i crayetererejmbetstete . 40 Marvel of Peru, eight varieties; beautiful and distinct colors............. pnheonadascocnaG Shaocs ditt) Nasturtium, Tall, eight varieties; ornamental climbing annuals...........seecceeeceees ca Dwarf, eight varieties ; very brilliant and showy annuals Nemophila, six distinct varieties ; elegant dwarf, hardy annuals............... Ornamental Grasses, twelve fine species and varieties........ S508 Pansies, twelve splendid varieties; large flowers, of best quality............. CG six “6 w Hs ce OG Wi Goaconsog0o0ddA Petunia, six finest and most beautiful Varieties. ....cccececssecesceeccsceteecccccccrscencs siete sisters -50 New Double Petunia, from a splendid German collection; six varieties, separate......++++.2.-. +75 Phlox Drummondii, six finest varieties ; brilliant and beautiful colors..... Mlelaicisiastelelsteleretatcicisiaters 50 RY fhe grandiflora. The flowers of this new section have a distinct white eye, and are scarcely inferior in size and texture to those of the perennial sorts; six separate varieties. .75 Poppy, Double Pzony-flowered, large, double, peony-like flowers; ten varieties.......--... 40 ce Carnation, ten varieties; fine colors..........seeeeeecceccceccceccce BbSodaotnG. Portulaca, Single, eight fine varieties; distinct colors +30 Ss Spiendid Double, eight beautiful colors ............... BAAS OBA BAO BOR obs 60 Rhodanthe, four varieties; elegant and charming Everlasting Flowers ..........-.+++.+-+ Sieoas -30 Scabious, eight finest varieties; very showy, blooming all the season......ceeeerseeeeeee donescoad 40 <s Dwarf, Double, new, eight varieties; very beautiful, fine colors..........+-.+-+ee00- -50 Snapdragon (Antirrhinum), eight brilliant varieties ........ dsabooddsuoodusacurGec - dadanseNs 2 50 Cr Dwarf, six varieties; new and beautiful..............0-5 Slovstelateieieloteketevetetotate atetets atetar= . oD Sweet Peas, ten varieties, including the Newest SOrts .....-seeeecersceseecnsecertenccnnces elaeieiets 50 Thunbergia, five varieties; elegant climbing annuals.....-.......- see eee cesses e ere ecererccsses 40 Tropzolum Lobbianun, six choice varieties; climbers, with dazzling flowers..............++« -50 Verbena hybrida, six fine varieties; distinct colors................ abocd60000 Gisleiciniaislateie/siefe Sadc80 ac) Zinnia, splendid double, six varieties; saved from extra double, finely formed flowers......... -50

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2. ee PER PET. | NO. PER PRT. ABRONIA. Handsome trailing plant, 12 ADONIS estivalis (Flos Adonis). with clusters of beautiful, sweet-scented Dark. searlets Vit, sis aeciccmeravmaueeceiee flowers, resembling the Verbena. Start 18 vernalis, bright yellow, large showy seed under glass. im : HOENBsilshusiela\ae evs cleans eeie'w ss o's pleleieos i OF umbellata, rosy lilac, white centre..... AGERATUM. A fine, halfhardy annual ABUTILON. Mixed varieties. Beau- for growing in masses or as single tiful plants for the greenhouse ; pendent, plants; flowers produced in clusters. bell-shaped flowers of various colors; 14 conspicuum, pure white. 18incheshigh, 5 bloom also in the open ground during 15 Lasseauxii. This beautiful rose-colored BUMMEF ...+-. sees mesvccecccenccsces coe 010 species is a perennial, but flowers the pee first season from seed.........0.ececeee 1G ABOBRA viridiflora, A very pretty 16 Mexicanum ceruleum, blue. 1 ft.... 5 climbing plant, forming gurlands of 11 ear terlaraet Dlaes) besutitul dark green shining foliage, and small Banchias , ? ; 5 scarlet fruit; roots tuberous; kept in 18 piniciara lei lintinn: ele Raat cy : Po E — white. winter like the Dahlia...... sescecceees 10 These two are of very dwwact compact ACACIA. Highly ornamental plants for habit.......+ eee & tteceeeesecerseeee 5 decorating the greenhouse or conserv- 19 — Imperial Dwarf. A splendid y. atory; elegant foliage and brilliant yel- riety with bright blue flowers; very low flowers. A. lophantha make fine CODSLADUS « cinisie's, uw sleiais oidiplejetec cictalotte elaicteve 5 plants for bedding out in early summer, their beautiful foliage rendering them AGROSTEMMA. Handsome, hardy an- very attractive. nuals; one foot high, free blooming, lophantha, pale yellow; splendid feath- and adapted for forming showy clumps ery and graceful foliage.............+- .10 or beds. Mixed varieties..............ess+++++ 10 | 20 Cceli Rosa (RosE or HzAvEN), deep TOR «:aj0\ cinlalais:xloipinin'n mela’ ja siete eiardaioioha Melee 5 ACANTHUS. Stately, ornamental- 21 — dwarf fringed, flowers rose, with leaved, herbaceous plants. The beauti- WAUILGIC CNUEG. to 5 voialsia'e opisiatenbyaetiseiaeta sean ful leaf of A. mollis is said to have furnished the ancients with the elegant ALONSOA. These plants are very orna- Acanthus leaf of their architecture. mental, either in the greenhouse or Half-hardy perennials, grown as annuals in the open border mollis, white flowers; from Italy....... 5 during the summer, flowering freely spinosus, white flowers; from Italy.... 5 fom June until frost. Tender peren- nials. AGAVE Americana (CENTURY PLANT). 22 grandiflora (large-flowered), deep scar- A handsome succulent pant, with mas- Leth OtA tay SSL as Rane ae nS sive foliage, edged with black spines; 23 linifoliz. This new and handsome spe- easily raised from seed; used for orna- cies grows a foot in height, with dark- mental purposesin the house, garden, or green foliage, and light-scarlet blossoms, .10 AW ccavicdecvcwcccaccccscucecssveceveces 25 24 myrtifolia, another new and elegant ACROCLINIUM. Anelegant hardy an- epeetee with very large bright-scarlet nual, producing beautiful everlasting OWEIBsiccleccccdseeccbesecccoccsccenses sll flowers, resembliz g the Rhodanthe, but 25 ALLIUM cernua. A hardy, bulbous- much larger; fine for winter bouquets; rooted plant, one foot high, with yellow of easy culture. x flowers..... ntatns shafetetceterctenycleteiciaierag las sees 10 roseum, light rose. I1ft......s.sess0.0. 5 26 ALOYSIA citri b 2 citriodora. The well-known album, pure white. 1ft............ Pie ae lemon-scented Verbena,highly esteemed ADLUMIA cirrhosa (Mo Wee ie re for the fine fragrance of its leaves...... .10 FRINGE). An interesting hardy climb- ing annual, with graceful foliage and Sa Bee ee Y oe 2D clusters of pale-pink tubular flowers ploom; the “Sweet Alyssum” is a ADONIS. Old favorites in the flower- hardy annual, very fragrant, and makes garden; finely cut foliage and hand- pretty edgings or beds. A. saxatile pro- some flowers. A. vernalis is a hardy duces a dense mass of golden-yellow perennial. flowers in spring.

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NO. PER PKT. 27 ALYSSUM, Sweet (A. maritima). Pure white, hardy annual. 6 inches...... oo. at) 28 saxatile (GOLDEN ALyssuM), hardy perennial. 6 inches...cccccsseeseecere 5 AMARANTHUS. Ornamental-foliaged

annuals, of an extremely graceful and interesting character, producing a strik- ing effect, whether grown for the dec- oration of the conservatory or outdoor flower-garden.

29 amabilis tricolor, a handsome spe- cies forming densely branched plants two feet in height, with broad, long, pointed leaves, brilliantly variegated with scarlet, yellow, and rose.........«

30 bicolor ruber, a splendid bedding plant, with foliage of a bright fiery red, passing to bright scarlet, sometimes

tipped with yellow........... ee ceceeee

31 caudatus (Love Lirs BLEEDING), red flowers in long, drooping spikes.......

32 cruentus (PRINCE’S FEATHER), red, in erect, massive spikes. 3ft..... Sfalelnistole 3

33 Henderi, one of the most splendid in cultivation for both bedding-out and greenhouse purposes; grows three feet in height, with very brilliant foliage....

34 melancholicus ruber, grows eighteen inches high; blood-red foliage.........

35 salicifolius (FouNTAIN PLANT). A magnificent variety, four feet high; of pyramidal form, with graceful droop- ing leaves, brilliantly banded and tipped with carmine, orange, and bronze.....-

36 tricolor (JosEPH’s Coat), beautiful scarlet-yellow and green. 2 ft.........

37 AMMOBIUM alatum. A fine white everlasting flower, and showy hardy annual; makes very pretty dried flow-

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38 AMPELOPSIS Yeitchii. This new species of Woodbine from Japan is per- Sectly hardy, and grows very rapidly. It attaches itself to fences or buildings, either of brick, stone, or wood, as closely as the English Ivy. The leaves at first are of an olive-green, changing to scarlet and crimson hues in autumn. One of the most ornamental and easily cultivated climbers ever introduced....

ANAGALLIS. A class of beautiful an-

{ nuals for small beds, edgings, baskets, etc., growing six inches high. Sow under glass, transplant six inches apart,

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39 ANAGALLIS grandiflora superba, red, blue, scarlet,lilac, mixed.. ....... c

40 ANCHUSA Italica, Handsome hardy perennial, of easy culture, with delicate lt AO WerSS oo cinlcineciscievieecieisinlsio AGG00

ANTIRRHINUM (SnappRaGon). The Snapdragons are very showy hardy perennials, flowering the first season; grow twelve to eighteen inches high; bushy habit, and long spikes of bloom, presenting great variety of rich and diversified colors. To bloom fine the following year, they should not be allowed to ripen seeds.

41 majus, Brilliant, bright scarlet, white,

and golden-yellow... .ccscccsecoccecss ° 42 — papilionaceum, deep blood-red, with pure white throat; fine..... ecdoond 6006 43 — caryophylloides, carnation-striped

varieties; very beautiful ...........000- 44 — Pure White-flowered, fine......... 45 — Extra Fine varieties, mixed....... 46 — Tom Thumb varieties, mixed; beautiful for edgings of borders, fancy IDCGS MCLG seelaleimeinicloislain cle micieleteieaiamstenie sats

47 ANTHEMIS Arabica. A showy hardy annual, with bright yellow flowers and branching compact habit......sessseeee

AQUILEGIA (Cotumpine). An ex- tremely showy and ornamental hardy herbaceous plant, combining curious forms with the most beautiful and strik- ing colors,

48 czerulea, a handsome new dwarf spe- cies; flower white and violet-blue, very large, withlongspurs; very distinct, ex- ceedingly attractive, and well deserves the name ‘‘ Queen of the Columbines,”

49 chrysantha. This fine Columbine is of very vigorous growth, forming bushy plants three feet in height; beautiful golden-yellow flowers, and keeps in bloom all summer.........0eeeceececne

59 Durandi flore pleno, double, red and

; White striped..........ccce.renccecsses

51 glandulosa, a splendid dwarf species from Siberia; flowers large, rich sky- blue; margin of the corolla pure white,

52 grandiflora, an elegant Columbine from Oregon, with long-spurred white flowers; grows three feet in height....

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AQUILEGIA Skinnerii. Scarlet and yel- low; very beautiful. 14*ft. double, mixed colors.........ceeeeeeeee

ARABIS alpina. One of the earliest blooming hardy herbaceous plants, con- trasting well with the Golden Alyssum ; valuable for rock-work, edging, etc.; flowers pure White.....se.sceeseeosees

ARCTOTIS breviscapa. A showy, free- flowering plant, of dwarf habit, with large, beautiful orange-colored flowers with black centre, continuing in bloom the whole summer........-eeeeeees

ARGEMONE grandiflora. Showy, free- flowering annual, with large pure white FLOWETB. «ccc ccccccccccccecceces

ARMERIA formosa. <A _ handsome perennial with rose-colored flowers; adapted for rock-work or culture in

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ASCLEPIAS. Handsome plants, remark- able for the singularity and beauty of their flowers.

curassavica, scarlet. Greenhouse per- ennial; fine bedding plant. 3 ft.... tuberosa, orange. Hardy perennial. 2

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ASTER. This splendid class of plants is not only one of the most popular, but also one of the most effective of our gar- den favorites, producing a profusion of flowers in which richness and variety of color are combined with the most per- fect and beautiful form, and indispen- sablein every garden or pleasure-ground.

The Asters may be divided into two sections, —French and German. The French, as improved by Truffaut, has flat petals, either reflex or incurved. The German varieties have imbricated petals, and are admired for the ex- quisite symmetry of their form. The bouquet varieties grow from nine to fifteen inches high, and are particularly adapted for small beds, edging, or pot- culture. Hardy annuals.

Truffaut’s French Pzony-flowered Perfection, very large and splendid; of the greatest perfection of form, size, and fulness of flower; twenty to twenty- four inches in height; the most beauti- fal varieties Mixed.......sseseseeceeees

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ASTER, Truffaut’s Pzony-flowered Perfection, deep blood-red......... Imbricated Pompon, a charming style of Asters, of upright growth, with me- dium-sized, globular flowers, of the most perfect form, beautifully imbricated, and of rich and brilliant colors; mixed..... Crown or two-colored Asters, the flowers of these have two colors: the centre, or about half of each flower being pure white, while the outer part or circumference is blue, crimson, etc. 5 mixed colors... Giant Emperor. This variety is of very sturdy, upright growth, about sixteen inches high, and is remarkable for the immense size of its flowers, which are very showy and attractive; mixed col- OFS sacs cc cecevucecicccecsesposisinesine islets Perfection Pyramidal Hedgehog, of very robust growth; two feet high, with large and double flowers beauti- fully quilled; mixed.......csseeeeceees La Superbe, mixed; a splendid variety, with extra large and beautiful flowers.. Mont Blane, a splendid variety, of luxuriant growth, with large, pure-white flowers, four to five inches in diameter ; very double, and so disposed as to give to the plants the appearance of complete PYTAMIdS .....seeee Peony-flowered Globe, very beautiful in style of growth, with spreading branches, and large, very double flowers of the finest form; mixed colors.......- 5 Double German, fine and free-bloom- ing; about one and a half feet high; quite branching, with fine quilled, full, double flowers} mMixed.....sseesseeeees Reid’s Improved Quilled, a tall-grow- ing class; very handsome, double, and remarkable for their quilled globular flowers; mixed colors..... oa ecpacca eee Rose-flowered, a most beautiful class, growing about one and a half feet high, of strong growth, fine branching habit, and profuse bloomers; flowers large, of perfect form, full double to the centre, and finely imbricated; colors crimson, white, rose, blue, violet, etc.; mixed... Victoria. The varieties of this splendid Aster grow about eighteen inches high; of very robust habit, forming compact, branching plants, with beautiful imbri- cated double flowers of the largest size, finest colors; Mixed.....sseeseseeerecs

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ASTER, Washington. This splendid new raceof Astersis perhaps the largest ever introduced; of very vigorous growth, and has enormous flowers, four to five inches in diameter, full double, and of perfect form; mixed colors......

Dwarf Pzony Perfection, a_splen- did new race of the Truffaut’s Paony- flowered Aster; of very compact habit, growing barely twelve inches in height, with very large and perfectly formed flowers of the most brilliant colors; CholcehmMIxKedeeciecccce secicesciciciencinceie

Boltze’s New Bouquet, very uniform in height, about ten inches, flowers of medium size and of rich colors; exceed- ingly pretty and free-blooming; fine for bedding and pot-culture; mixed colors,

Schiller, a new _ strain of Dwarf Bouquet Aster, with dark foliage. The plants form fine pyramids about fifteen inches in height, and are of most beau- tiful and striking appearance, very suit- able for pot-culture, and valuable for UME Godooduo. pnp GdCGORDOS0eedODG0D

Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered, one of the best and most desirable; growing very uniform in height; nine or ten inches; branching, with very large, perfect petalled, and imbricated flowers. A valuable acquisition for dwarf groups, beds, or edgings ; splendid mixed colors,

ASPERULA azurea setosa. A most pro- fuse-blooming hardy annual, growing about one foot high, covered with clus- ters of beautiful light-blue, sweet-scented HLONVELBila/olels|einlele alejevelelelasteisielsielsielaicis cones

AURICULA. A well-known garden fa- vorite of great beauty, succeeding best in a northern aspect. Hardy perennial.

Alpine, the most hardy of all the Auric- ulas; mixe

BALSAM. The Balsam is one of the most beautiful garden-flowers, and has long been a general favorite. To have them in the greatest perfection, prepare the ground rich and deep, and any extra care in culture will be amply repaid. Sow the seeds in a hot-bed or frame, or

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82 BALSAM, Fine Double, mixed colors..

84 Camellia-flowered spotted, various colors, spotted with white; very double and beautiful; choice mixed...........

85 Double Dwarf Camellia-flowered,

fine varieties mixed..........2.-seeee0-

Rose-flowered, very large-flowered,

double, and perfectly formed flowers; finest colors Mixed ..........ceeeseeees

87 Double White, extra. A superb strain for the use of florists; flowers very double, of the purest white ; continues a

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88 New Carnation-striped .............. 89 Solferino. A handsome variety, with

flowers striped like a Carnation ...... 8

90 BARTONIA aurea. Flowers golden- yellow, an inch and a half across; very

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91 BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum halicacabum). very pretty, half- hardy annual climbing plant, remark- able for its inflated capsule, from which it derives the name of Balloon Vine....

BAPTISIA Australis. A handsome, hardy perennial, with bright-blue pea- shaped flowers in spikes 5 or 6 inches TONG... ceccccccccoee

BELLIS (DovustE Daisy). The Double Daisy is adapted for edgings, dwarf groups, or beds; one of our earliest and prettiest spring flowers; also a favorite for growing in boxes or pots; half-hardy perennial.

93 perennis, finest mixed; saved from a choice collection of double varieties (see

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94 BEGONIA (Tuberous-rooted). A splendid species, highly recommended for bedding out in summer; also for pot culture. The flowers are of the finest shades of scarlet, crimson, white, and yellow; fine mixed........secccssecsce

95 BETONICA grandiflora. <A hardy herbaceous plant, about one foot in height, with bright-pink Salvia-like flow-

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96 BOCCONIA Japonica. This fine plant, from Japan, is perfectly hardy, requir- ing no protection in winter ; of luxuriant growth, forming a bush five to six feet in height, covered, during the month of August, with beautiful spikes of white HlOWETS 22. ccccccccccccerccevccsscscnce

BRACHYCOME. A beautiful, free- flowering, dwarf-growing annual, cov-

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Ice Plant. Page 22.

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summer, with a profusion of pretty,

Cineraria-like flowers. BRACHYCOME iberidifolia (Swan

RIVER Dalsy), blue,........0- nialate‘alefateca F albiflora, white. 4 feet......... ntenistels Finest mixed ............ nvalwiutelelarararctcia

BROWALLIA. Very handsome, pro-

fuse-blooming annual, covered with beautiful flowers during the summer and autumn months. Of late years it has been found valuable for bedding in masses and in ribbon gardening; also by florists for cut flowers in summer and winter; grown freely from seed, and is an abundant bloomer; set plants a foot apart. Cerviakowskii, blue, with white cen- tre; beautiful. 1} ft elata czerulea, upright; blue; from GNU ds velacemiaiepie nis «os . — alba, white; from Peru. Roezli, a new species, with flowers double the size of any of the other sorts; colors blue and white; mixed...

CACALTA (TaAssEL-FLoWER). A beautiful annual, with a profusion of tassel-shaped flowers from July to October.

coccinea, scarlet; flowering in clusters; WEDVADYEL Ve Lx dUs alec ebinasenineees Brice aurea, golden yellow.....seeesseeees eee

CACTUS. An extremely curious and in- teresting genus of greenhouse plants, many of the varieties producing mag- nificent flowers of the most brilliant and striking colors.

Finest mixed species and varieties.

CALAMPELIS scaber. A _ beautiful climber, blooming in racemes of bright orange flowers; fine for bedding out or for the greenhouse. The seeds should be started in heat ..........

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CALANDRINIA. Very beautiful dwarf- growing plants, treated as tender an- nuals. They succeed well in a light, rich soil,

grandiflora, rosy lilac, large and very BHGMWVY) crneieianacine ssacs «tose Samp isles ale speciosa, dark purple; makes beautiful ES acta ane ane nase umbellata, bright crimson; blooming in clusters; very beautiful for rock- work or similar places; perennial, flow- ering the first season ...sceceecccececes

CALCEOLARIA. Plants of a highly decorative character; an indispensable ornament for the greenhouse or con- servatory; seed should be sown in pots filled with light loam and sand.

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CALCEOLARIA hybrida coronata, of robust habit, bearing dense heads of flowers of the most brilliant and splen- did colors; extra. (See cut.)........5.

James’s International Prize, saved from a collection which received the first rize at the exhibitions of the Royal Fiorticultural Society, London ......... superba grandiflora, superb large flowers of the most brilliant colors; from a celebrated German collection... hybrida tigrina, splendid spotted ; from an unrivalled collection of the most beau- tifully marked flowers........ acee Waters’s Victoria. A new, compact variety, with immense trusses of bloom. Plants of this splendid strain have taken the first prize wherever exhibited...... Williams’s Superb Strain. ‘The pe- culiar features of this strain are dwarf, robust habit and strong constitution. It roduces immense trusses of very large, finely shaped flowers of exquisite and varied colors, such as cannot fail to give universal satisfaction .........++. eaieeas scabioszefolia, bright yellow; a pretty, free-flowering, hardy annual...........

CALENDULA (ENGLISH MARIGOLD). A very showy, free-flowering genus of plants, producing a brilliant effect in beds or mixed borders. Hardy annuals.

officinalis superba, double English Marigold, golden-orange, dark eye.... pluvialis (CAPE MARIGOLD), white, large flowers. 1ft.ccccccccccccccccce oe

CALLA #thiopica. A very handsome plant, either as an aquatic, or for the ornamentation of the drawing-room or conservatory. Half-hardy perennial...

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CALLIRHOE. Beautiful annual; two feet in height, with rich violet or purple- crimson flowers, white centre; com- mences to bloom when about six inches high, and continues to yield a succes- sion of its numerous attractive flowers throughout the summer.

involucrata, a trailing variety of great beauty ; large purple-crimson flowers.. pedata, rich violet-purple, with white CVC. DZitievccccvcccceccsccsevevcserece

CALLIOPSIS (or Coreopsis). This genus is amongst the most showy, free- flowering, and beautiful of hardy annu- als. The tall varieties are very effec- tive in mixed borders, and the dwarf kinds make fine bedding plants.

bicolor, a well-known Evouite: dark

crimson, with yellow rays. 2% — marmorata (marbled), yellow, shaded.

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rich velvety crimson. 2 ft........ seseee

coronata, rich yellow; disk encircled with crimson spots; handsome. 1} ft.. Drummondii, yellow with crimson cen- tre; fine. 14 ft Burridgii, flowers rich brown, tipped with bright orange. 2 ft............... Mixed, all colors ........... auriculata, bright oran. perennial, 2 ft...

CALLICHROA platyglossa. Yellow- rayed flowers; neat and pretty dwarf ANNUAL sceucicclneusavoucecsctovevcesers

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CAMASSIA esculenta. <A handsome, bulbous-rooted plant, with bright-blue, lily-like flowers. Perfectly hardy, and easily raised from seed ........e..eee0s

CAMPANULA. The Campanulas are classed among the finest of all garden plants. Both the annual and perennial are universally admired.

carpatica, blue, dwarf; fine for beds, edging, etc.; hardy perennial.......... — alba, white variety of the preceding.. grandiflorum (Platycodon). A fine, hardy perennial; large, bell-shaped, dark-blue flowers. 1 ft....... — alba.

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white mixed........ alos ohargen eb abe Siereiaterie pyramidalis, elegant, hardy perennial, blue flowers; fine for the greenhouse.... — alba, white variety of the above...... persicifolia, a fine, hardy perennial, blue and white mixed........ceeeeseees turbinata, one of the best hardy herba- ceous plants; bright blue......... aa eae speculum (VENUs’s Lookine-Gurass), a free-flowering, hardy annual, suitable for edgings and clumps; blue and white POIXEN «aisle vines Mucddidshiaamectceiesteatsecs — procumbens, a new variety, only four inches high; very compact and ARBEADIGOMING Ane iaacsce caine congecs seis

CANARY-BIRD FLOWER (Trope- olum peregrinum), The popular name of this pretty, climbing annual alludes to the supposed resemblance of the flower to a bird. One of the most popular climbing annual plants, a rapid grower, and blooming in a profusion of brilliant yellow-fringed flowers,.......-

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€TS..06 Mixed varieties.......scsccccscccceves CANTERBURY BELL (Campanula medium). The Canterbury Bells have loug been known among our most ornamental plants. Their bell-shaped flowers of various colors render them very effective; hardy biennial. Binele Ble. ss kee sce od ce dee coeisietenaae

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calycanthema, a splendid variety, but with larger flowers; the calyx is of the same color as the corolla, forming a cup round the base of the bells.........-e00

Dean’s Hybrids, a new strain, com- prising many shades of rose, pink, lilac, pale and deep blue, violet, and white, including both double and single flow- ers, which are nearly twice as large as the ordinary sorts .....secesccsessecees

CANNA (Invran Snot). Stately and highly ornamental plants, producing a splendid effect by their beautiful and massive foliage, and scarlet, crimson, or yellow flowers. They bloom the first season if sown in pots. Soak the seeds well in hot water before sowing.

Bihorelli, a new dwarf variety; with large, dark-red leaves..cesscccecceccecs indica, red; from India. 2 ft.........+0 limbata, intense scarlet, edged with yel- NOW (4 fla levels sien ebe hece seein ce ace muszefolia hybrida, red foliage, resem- bling the Banana, 2 ft nigricans, one of the most showy in the rich tints of its stem and leaves. 6 ft... Warscewiczii, brilliant red, dark foliage, zebrina, beautiful, striped foliage. 3 ft. Mixed varieties......-.ccssccssccccece

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CARDUUS. Ornamental plants, suited for flower borders; remarkable tufts of flowers and handsome foliage.

penedictus (BLESSED THISTLE), purple,

Marianus, beautiful variegated leaves.

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CARNATION (Diantuus). A magnif- icent class of popular flowers, very fra- grant, and of rich and beautiful colors. ‘The seed we offer may be relied upon as being the finest, having been selected from the best prize collections. Hardy perennial,

Fine mixed varieties.....,......+0+- Fine German, from a named collection. Double Dwarf Grenadin, a new dwarf-growing variety, with very double, fire-red flowers, fragrant and an abundant bloomer; valuable for HOTIStS ele silsiets aol eetoiols 6 0800 Extra choice bizarres and flakes,

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Perpetual, or Tree, choice mixed, from selected flowers.

CASSIA Marylandica, a fine, hardy perennial with yellow flowers.....e+.+

CATANANCHE. Exceedingly showy, free-flowering, hardy perennials, suc- ceeding in any garden soil.

bicolor, white; violet centre..........++ czrulea, blue, with purple centre. 2 ft..

CATCHELY (Smienz). Favorite, showy annuals, with bright, dense heads of flowers, free-blooming, and of easy cul- ture.

Silene Armeria (LOBEL’s CATCHFLY),

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CELOSIA. Magnificent free-flowering an- nuals; producing the greatest profusion of beautiful, feathery, plume-shaped spikes of flowers; gathered when young; are valuable for winter bouquets; suc- ceed best when started in a hot-bed; also one of the best plants for the green- house.

Huttonii, beautiful dark foliage, com- pact, pyramidal form, and spikes of

CYIMSON flOWEYS ..2ceeeccceeccrccnccccce pyramidalis coccinea, scarlet; elegant large, feathery spikes; 3ft..... eoveccce

— aurea, splendid, golden-feathered flowers. 3 ft — plumosa, an extremely graceful va- riety, of pyramidal branching habit; IMIKEACOlONSHelsleciemlevlevisiiniviom cciesssciesie

CENTRANTHUS. Very pretty, free- flowering annuals; very effective in beds or borders.

Long-tubed (Macrosiphon), rose-color ; very pretty. 1ft...... oeccece eee alba, white variety of the above.

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CENTAUREA. Very showy, free-flower- ing border-plants, succeeding in any common garden soil. Hardy annuals and perennials.

Americana, a large-growing annual;

vases, baskets, etC...-...+eeeeeee elaterslarele Clementei, a vigorous- growing species; foliage completely covered with a snowy- white down; fine for bedding purposes. (See Cut). .ecccescccsccserece nocarpa, an exceedingly fine decora- tive bedding-plant, with elegant di- vided silvery foliage. Very attractive and ornamental, either as single plants, or in groups, or in ribbon-planting..... cyanus (BACHELOR’S BUTTON), a well- known showy annual....... Geacuad Hed moschata (WHITE SWEET SULTAN). Zi fice clesiviecleis dons cabot cocccecee ecleleeia — (BuuEe SWEET SULTAN). 2ft......... suaveolens (YELLOW SWEET SULTAN), fine yellow. 1ft......... poensoo0sNDS 50 All the Sweet Sultans are annuals, and make good cut flowers.

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CERASTIUM tomentosum. Flower white, with silvery leaves. Hardy perennial. ft..........0- Rsteleeeteisteteis

CERINTHE gymnandra. One of the

best annuals, with yellow and brown tubulous flowers. -ccess--

CHAMZEROPS excelsa (FoRTUN!). We offer seed of this splendid Chinese Palm, gathered the past season from our own specimens. It is the hardiest spe- cies in cultivation ; stands the winter in a cold frame.......ccerceccccscceccccce

humilis (Fan PALM), a very orna- mental dwarf Palm; highly effective either for decorating the conservatory in winter or the lawn in summer..........

CHAM 2 PEUCE Casabonze(Tum FIsH- Bone THISTLE). A handsome foliage plant; leaves, dark, glossy-green, con- apicuously marked with white, and armed on the edge with brown spines ..

diacantha, a beautiful silvery, spiny, herbaceous plant, of magnificent effect as single specimens on the lawn. Half- hardy perennial ...ccscesceceerseercees

CHELONE barbata. Anelegant, hardy, herbaceous plant, with erect, slender flower-stems rising three feet in height, having racemes of bright-scarlet Pent- stemon-like flowers from one to two inches in length.....e+cccesesscecssvoes

CHORIZEMA, mixed. Profuse-flower- ing shrubs, whose rich-colored blossoms and graceful habits render them remark- ably effective objects for conservatory or QTECDHOUSE ...csseseesovees

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maritima, a fine, ornamental bedding plant, with silvery foliage. (See cut).. 5

222 — candidissima, a fine variety of the

above, with pure silvery-white foliage.. .10 ;

effective plants; should be set in good 221 ground, from one to two feet apart. 207 coronarium, Double White. 2 ft.... 208 — Double Yellow. 2 ft......... anratete 209 tricolor Burridgeanum, white, with

crimson and yellow centre; very showy, CLARKIA. A beautiful tribe of hardy

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210 — venustum, aaa with yellow and annual plants, with handsome flowers, EERIGGi a sw Sielnia’s beisiaie Bie'a dele so meMainivicn's.6 6 blooming profusely.

211 indicum, the wellknown Chinese pulchella, double and single mixed..... Chrysanthemums, usually cultivated in elegans, large and very fine; mixed pots for house or greenhouse; fine COlOTE=5 Dftiee clo cule walelclole oe Se iekise welecia mixed! <2i55. Bile ibe ciselVinmidieins p's= ee

212 inodorum plena, new hardy biennial CLEMATIS. A handsome class of hardy species, blooming from seed the first climbers. Seeds require some time to

q year. It produces a large percentage of germinate. fine double-white flowers suitable for 225 flammula, white; very fragrant. 25 ft.. 5 bouquets ......20- Malcctesaipituisieislwielasisivia'enret 0) 226 erecta, white ; one of the best hardy 2 ¥ erennials:, “Sift. cccleclcccd siete cece Gelcet LU

213 CIMICIFUGA Americana. Fine, 227 Parce-slawered, mixed, flowers large,

hardy, pemheceous plant, with elegant a four or five inches in diameter. eeccvece 10 CINERARIA. A well-known free-flow- 228 CLEOME grandiflora. Eby pian rose

ering greenhouse plant, which may be flowers; free-flowering and handsome

had in splendid bloom through’ the annual .......... ainiel ely sim ipisleisiete; ofolstaldielerats

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214 + Carter’s Brilliant Prize. This superb QAR PH Dee NE UT EMD strain is unequalled, having been grown Dernplorts, pai sear Ae Pte and carefully selected from the finest Ons fobs a te een if Y bar Ouer: and best formed flowers, embracing the eaHennGd most magnificent flowers in 05 most brilliant and varied colors......... 50 230 magnificus (GuoRY PEA), a beautiful

215 Dwarf, Large-flowered, one of the handsomest varieties, dwarf and compact growth; flowers exceedingly large, and 231 CLINTONIA, mixed. A pretty little well shap GU ner ero Gonoat coastline a5annes -50 annual, of neat, compact growth, with

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Weatherell’s Extra Choice Strain. This superb strain is of very dwarf, branching habit, and vigorous growth.

blue, white, and yellow flowers re- sembling the Lobelia, and exceedingly

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CLITORIA. Splendid, free-flowering, greenhouse climbers, with elegant pea- shaped flowers, adapted for training on trellis-work or wire globes. Though

The seed is the product of extremely fine flowers, and for form, size, and brilliant variety cannot be surpassed... .50 217 New, Very Dwarf, only four inches; plants of globular shape, flowering in

great profusion......... Dedecvice eeecece 62d perennials, they bloom the first year. 218 MCHIG AIEEE clon cre cvleve aivle Winle wc eee Sectsicte cae 232 coelestis, sky-blue; from East Indies.... .10 219 New Double, a handsome variety, with 233 ternatea, blue and white; from East

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COBZEA scandens. A fine climbing plant, valuable for its rapid growth, and large purple bell-shaped flowers; adapted for planting out in summer, also for the house and greenhouse. The seed should be planted edgewise....+ccscscecrevees

COCCINEA Indica, a beautiful climber, with smooth, glossy leaves and large snow-white flowers, succeeded by deep SCAT] etpirUibsloverslecisleleiisislateleletcieleis(eaiaielersicte

COCKSCOMB (Celosia cristata). Very attractive and showy annuals, producing massive heads of rich shades of crimson and yellow flowers, of great effect in the garden or in pots. Does best started in a hot-bed and trans- planted into a menyl Yich soil.

New Empress. This is a magnificent variety; color bright crimson, with a rich velvet-like appearance; extremely double and of fine form.........sesce00

Dwarf Crimson, extra. 1ft........... . Dwarf Yellow, extra......... gnbn00 Tall Crimson, splendid. 2 ft........... Tall Yellow, splendid.........0..see+.5

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COLEUS hybridus. Splendid mixed. Received from a celebrated cultivator of these beautiful foliage plants, now so universally used for garden decoration,

COLLINSIA, fine mixed, California annuals of great beauty, remarkably attractive in beds or mixed borders ....

COMMELINA. Free-flowering, tuber- ous-rooted plants, with rich blue flow-

ers. coelestis, sky-blue. 1} ft. ....cccscccece alba, white, beautiful. 13 ft...... 99

variegata, blue and white, striped......

CONVOLVULUS. A beautiful, free- flowering, showy class of plants, with rich-colored flowers, producing in beds and borders a brilliant effect. Hardy annuals,

minor (tricolor), finest mixed colors .. — splendens, rich violet; white centre, — striped, blue, beautifully striped with WHItE. (ccc c ene sog0c0 — alba, white; beautiful....... — monstrosus, deep violet-purple; ex- tremely large and handsome..... slateletele mauritanicus, a beautiful creeper, with lovely blue flowers; fine for hanging- baskets and rock-WOrk...ecvceccorssoes

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COIX lachryma (Jop’s TEARs), A very curious plant, with ornamental, bead-like seeds.....ecseeceeecsccces

CUCUMIS (ORNAMENTAL CUCUMBER). Interesting climbing plants, remarkable for their rapidity of growth and curi- ous fruit. dipsaceus, bright yellow: PEeUy, Satiodoa erinaceus, rapid grower; beautiful..... flexuosus (SNAKE CUCUMBER), very

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CUPHEA. A beautiful genus of profuse- blooming plants, valuable for the orna- mentation of the greenhouse and flower- garden.

galcottiana, flowers nearly black..... ° platycentra (CIGAR PLANT), black, tipped scarlet and white; fine for pot cul- ture or bedding out........... nougos strigulosa, scarlet and yellow....

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miniata, deep scarlet..... se cncvence eleratonite

CYCLANTHERA. Curious-shaped gourds, very ornamental, rapid climb- ers; desirable for covering arbors, trel- lis-work, etc. Annuals.

explodens, an elegant climber, with handsome foliage and pretty, oval fruit, exploding when ripe....... Boouoncad aisles pedata, graceful, climbing plants, with balloon-like seed-pods,...0.seseseeeeeee

CYCLAMEN. Few plants presenta more Yy appearance in the early spring months than the Cyclamen. From No- vember to May they enliven the green- house or parlor with their beautiful or- chid-like and various-colored flowers, which are also very desirable as cut flowers for vases, baskets, and bouquets. persicum, white and pink; a charming sweet-scented varicty........0..seeeees

CYTISUS racemosa. An extremely free-flowering, ornamental greenhouse shrub, with golden-yellow fragrant flow- CTSivelevsiclercielslelerels

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PER PET. CYNOGLOSSUM linifoliam (VENus’s

NavELwort). A very pretty hardy annual, with pure white flowers.....- °

CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea QUAMOCLIT). A most popular climbing annual, very graceful and airy foliage, and elegant flowers.

DAHLIA. Seed offered by us has been saved from the best prize collections. Half-hardy perennial.

Good mixed. ..........ssccccecee aeetes ,

Extra fine, saved from a choice prize COMECHON c cis ciclels nlaisinlcisin e'esace sciaistas sete'o'e Liliputian, beautiful mixed colors......

DATURA. Hightly ornamental plants, producing large,sweet-scented, trumpet- shaped flowers of the most attractive character.

Wrighti, a beautiful plant, flowers of extraordinary size, white, passing to a Mt Ale oeide hia civieae Gna ai Selais civ'e gare ee

Carthageniensis, variety with very

large white flowers.......-2+-+eeceeees .

humilis, double mixed. A fine pecies with very large fragrant flowers........ Huberiana fi. pl., mixed, beautiful species; of robust habit, very large, double flowers, in many new colors, — white, violet, carmine, etc..............

DELPHINIUM. A highly ornamental class of hardy perennials. In beds or groups, their gorgeous spikes of flowers, from pearl-white to the richest blue, render them most conspicuous objects.

Chinensis, mixed blue and white....... — pumilum, dwarf, with large flowers of various colors

early will bloom first year. celestinum,

beautiful porcelain - blue

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hybridum, fine mixed; splendid colors, mastodon, a new variety, larger than D. FOTMOSUM wees CAOOCE ES Sila deldinclsiaiie nudicaule, a beautiful California spe- cies, twelve to fifteen inches in height; blooms in loose spikes of bright-scarlet

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DIANTHUS. A magnificent genus of the most popular flowers in cultivation. The Carnation, Picotee, Pink, and Sweet William, all ‘*household words,’’ be- long to this genus. The Chinese varie- ties are among the most beautiful and effective of our hardy annuals, and are remarkably attractive; while the D. Heddewigit and D,. laciniatus, with their large and rich-colored flowers, are unsurpassed for effectiveness in beds and mixed borders.

caryophyllus. (See Carnation Pink.) barbatus. (See Sweet William.) Chinensis (CHINESE PINK), brilliant garden flowers; bloom the first year from seed; rich and varied; double, WUXEHs soewestecie aja'sis'sisiuleatalcts sicia'shelsismteis : — Double, White, very fine .. ae — Double, Deep Blood-red......... — Double, Striped, white and purple striped Imperialis (DouBLE IMPERIAL PINE), PMCS UK CAs aitis eisinais'e/aletcetaize Gistenie Sane Heddewigii (JAPAN Pink), flowers very large, two to three inches in diam- eter; of rich and brilliant colors and shades, from rose to deepest crimson, and marbled; mixed .........c.cescee — flore pleno (DOUBLE JAPAN PINK), finest double mixed ................... — flore pleno atropurpurea, large, double, blood-red ..... aioleletaincisicindiave aie — albus grandiflorus flora pleno,

new; extra double; pure white........ 5

— Eastern Queen, white, marbled with crimson ; — diadematus, flore pleno (DIADEM Pink), very large, double, and beauti- fully marked with rich, brilliant colors.. — laciniatus, very large and beautifully fringed flowers of the finest colors;

ITU Mata sfetalcl staialaintalore(a’ala aarclesatata pletstcrore‘oin ;

— laciniatus, flore pleno, splendid large, double flowers, beautiful colors;

dewigit and D. superbus; very large, double flowers, with finely eut petals.. dentosus, dwarf, compact species, suit- able for edgings, etc.

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DIANTHUS superbus nanus, a new dwarf variety, with delicate rose-colored, sweet-scented flowers .........seeecee

DIDISCUS czeruleus. Blue; a distinct and elegant half-hardy annual..........

DIGITALIS (FoxeuovE). The Fox- gloves are well-known hardy biennials ; very ornamental for general flower- garden purposes. purpurea, purple. alba, pure white. 06 gloxinzeflora, beautiful Gloxinia-like,

spotted flowers .....+........0000 coca lutea, yellow. 3ft........ Mixed varieties...... eleleistajeio(efsielele(afelo ole

DICTAMNUS (FRAXINELLA). fine, hardy perennial. is lemon-scented.

alba, white. rubra, crimson. 2 ft. ...........,..00. 5

DIELYTRA spectabilis. Very popu- lar, hardy, herbaceous plant, with long

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racemes of heart-shaped, pink flowers.. .

DOLICHOS (Hyractnta BEAN). Beauti- ful climbing plants; flowers in clusters. Tender annuals.

lablab, purple ....... tclslnesccecs seccece — alba, white..... pictelelaleheetaieievetoieterateietetere ECHEVERIA. One of the most pictu-

resque plants for the open ground in summer, and also for greenhouse deco-

ration. metallica, broad, bronzy leaves; strik- in gyand eb Cautiful seicis vie ele clclelelelelcialevelciele glauca. Leaves large as those of £. metallica; color glaucous green.......

EGG-PLANT (Sotanum). Ornamental fruited plant, interesting for their hand- some egg-shaped fruit.

White-fruited. 14 ft..... ole a aleieiee cece Searlet-fruited. 1 ft........ ASHCOrEOSC

ERYSIMUM. Very showy, free-flower- ing, handsome hardy annuals, blooming in spikes like a wall-flower; very effec- tive in beds and mixed borders.

Arkansanum, sulphur-yellow. 13 ft... Peroffskianum, orange. 1} ft...... wae

ERYTHRINA crista galli. A mag- nificent half-hardy shrub, with beauti- ful scarlet flowers on spikes one to one and a half feet long ........+- efeleraletofelete

ESCHSCHOLTZIA. Hardy annuals, with showy flowers of different colors, blooming all through the season till frost. Sow where they are to bloom.

Californica, bright yellow, dark centre. efiteetereietateratere UonoddeoondosooaanenaobudS

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ESCHSCHOLTZIA crocea, orange, darker centre. 1 ft New Double, flowers brilliant orange- scarlet, shaded off to salmon-red; very double; blooms in profusion till frost .. Mandarin, one of the most beautiful new and distinct annuals; the inner side of the petals rich orange, the outer brill- jant scarlet ..... vessel esccvccevencncinn grandiflora rosea. This handsome variety originated from Mandarin; pet- als light rose on the inside, and dark rose passing into crimson on the out-

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EUPATORIUM. A pretty class of hardy herbaceous plants, with bunches of showy flowers, valuable for bouquets.

ageratoides, white; fine for border....

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superbum, white; new species; fine... .

EUPHORBIA variegata. A very fine ornamental annual, leaves edged with SWiliteyelejere\blelsielereisiels aalelvie}ela\e eislefetefetelaleisiets

FENZLIA dianthiflora. A _ splendid profuse-blooming little annual plant, of dwarf growth, beautiful in small beds, vases, or rustic baskets, or for conserva- tory or window culture; in flower the whole summer......... ee eec ce eeseenece

FERNS, choice mixed. A _ graceful class of plants, highly appreciated ; seed we offer is from our own collection.....

FUCHSIA, choicest mixed. Beautiful greenhouse plants; also grow freely, and bloom in the open ground in summer...

FUNKIA ceerulea. Very showy hardy

border-plant, with blue flowers. 1% ft.,

GAILLARDIA. Showy and universally admired summer-flowering annuals; of the easiest culture; thrive in any garden soil; fine for masses.

Grandiflora, mixed. Very large-flow-

@xeel Goaqcodcnd0ne elnlelctatelstatelsiat= teins teieiaiaial Picta (PAINTED). Orange-red and yel- low; fine. Etglsvcletepelaieietsielatels AbAoeSE AS GASTERIA Youngii. This fine succu-

lent has long, thick, light-green leaves

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GAURA Lindheimerii. Half-hardy an- nual, graceful habit, with spikes of white flowers; a profuse bloomer, pretty FOr DOUQUECLS..-.sceceeececcrcosecnseces

GERANIUM (Pelargonium). There are few plants more easily grown or that better repay the care of the culti- vator than Geraniums or Pelargoniums, The seeds we offer are selected with great care, and may be depended upop as being the finest in every respect

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GERANIUM, Large-flowered (Pelar- gonium), mixed; from the finest prize BOLTS .- eee crc cce eevee ccccccsceccersene

French Blotched (Odier’s) (Pelar-

gonium), splendid varieties.......... . Fancy (Pelargonium), splendid mixed, .

Zonale Geranium, scarlet, pink, white,

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— Goldand Silver-leaved Varieties, mixed — Searlet Tom Thumb, a very fine

dwarf, compact-growing variety....... 4

GEUM coccineum. Very showy hardy perennial, with bright-scarlet flowers..

GILIA. Very free-blooming hardy an- nuals, make pretty masses, or clumps, and bloom in almost any situation. achillzefolia, purple lilac; from Califor-

nia. 1} ft capitata, blue and white mixed......... tricolor, mixed, blue, white, and rose,

GLADIOLUS, mixed. The seeds we offer of this beautiful summer-flower- ing bulb were saved from an amateur collection, and may be relied upon to produce many fine varieties............

GLAUCIUM corniculatum. A_ hardy biennial, with graceful, silvery foliage; handsome and fine for bedding pur- POBEB ale vie aicc.n sue ausicele aieia's\sia,e vialaisie eatice

GLOBE AMARANTHUS. Well known and admired for their orna- mental effect in the garden, and highly prized for their flowers, cut and pre- served in any state for winter bou- quets. The seeds are slow to vegetate in the open ground, and it is best to start them in heat and transplant.

Crimson, fine. 1} ft MMI Gr IES 5A a Sandaponanbagdsoconys Oranges 1d fh..02- sscccc succes sdeeaveiee

GLOXINIA. A superb genus of stove- plants, producing in profusion flowers of the richest and most beautiful colors. Thrives best in oy pee and loam.

Finest hybrid, from finest named flow- ers grandiflora, a new and distinct class of this splendid greenhouse plant; flowers very large, of the most brilliant colors and finest shapes ..... Sleltalaltfald’atelsleys\ =: s(e\»

GODETIA. All the varieties of Godetia are well worth growing; their profuse- ness of bloom and delicate tints of color have long rendered them universal favorites.

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Lady Albemarle, a superb variety, about twelve inches high, covered witha profusion of splendid glossy, rosy-car- mine flowers, three to four inches across,

Whitneyi corymbosa, the flowers of this new variety are produced in dense corymbs, being rose at first, changing later into violet; fine for bedding.......

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GOURDS. The tribe of Gourds is known as producing some of the most curiously shaped of all fruits, and being of ex- tremely rapid growth are very desirable for covering the trellis-work of arbors, etc. Tender annuals.

Bottle, a very useful variety ...... aiefofalara

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Orange, in the form of an orange....... Hercules’ Club, club-shaped; curious. CSCO! CUE) be ic/einicle nein aloje sinie\n aleie oicje,0'ejelojele a Angora. A rapid-growing species, with white-spotted foliage; useful for arbors or trellises. The fruit makes a delicious

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GRAMMANTHES gentianoides. A charming, profuse-flowering little an- nual, with beautiful star-shaped flowers, especially adapted for pots or rock- WOE Ritareina ae aleiintaiescin ss) olvyeisiare. hoi aeilie eels

GYPSOPHILA. Free-flowering, elegant plants; the annuals are adapted for rustic rock-work and edging; the per- ennials perfectly hardy.

muralis, a beautiful dwarf, hardy annual; rose-colored flowers ...++-sseseececeece paniculata, white, in large panicles; Hardys perennialiccs ess dc acl mse esis a9 acutifolia, white; in corymbs, fine for bouquets; hardy perennial. 2 ft

HAWKWEED, mixed (CREpIs). A favorite hardy annual, of easy culture; blooms abundantly throughout the sea- son; flowers red, white, and yellow....

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HELIANTHUS (SUNFLOWER). Well-

known showy plants; remarkable for their rapid and stately growth, and the large size and brilliancy of their flowers. Californian Double, splendid large double, orange-colored flowers. 5 ft.... Double, green-centred, very large, full, double flower, with a green centre, which gradually disappears until the whole flower is a beautiful golden-yel- LOwarepolulusievelleietacle vem yereiteteiyareie i teteveteietsre globosus fistulosus flore pleno, the finest of all double Sunflowers......... Russian Giant, enormous single flowers,

HELICHRYSUM (ETERNAL FLOWER).

The Helichrysums are very ornamental, and much admired on account of the beauty of the flowers when dried, which, if gathered when they first open, will retain their color for years. Hardy annuals. bracteatum (GOLDEN ETERNAL), bright yellow. | 14 ft...............00.. — album, white....................022- — atrococcineum, scarlet; new....... monstrosum, large double flowers; mixed varieties. 2ft............cceese. — Double, White, pure.............. — Double, Red, bright crimson — Double, Yellow, fine bright yellow. nanum, dwarf, double, finest colors Mixed un (SEe CU) eric mieeisiellsieieleicesiciecie

HELIPTERUM Sanfordi. Pretty,

dwarf-tufted everlasting, with small, neat foliage, and large globular clusters of bright, golden-yellow flowers....... anthemoides, a handsome everlasting, with clusters of pure-white flowers....

HIBISCUS. One ofthe most ornamental,

beautiful, and showy tribes of plants cultivated. Africanus, cream color; rich-brown cen-

tre. Hardy annual. 13 ft............. A palustris, hardy perennial, with large pink flowers. 3ft........ eeleleelsivicleinivicle

HOLLYHOCK. The great improvement

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of the garden. It flowers the second year after sowing. Hardy biennial. Double, fine mixed colors..... poa00 avai German, Double, extra fine, from splendid collection, saved from all the FINESTCOLOLB\aolnieiniolenialolsisleieieieleieinisiaieievete dd English Superb Double, from Cha- ter’s celebrated prize collection......... Fringed Japan. This fine, showy spe- cies, in its dwarfish habit and general appearance, is quite distinct. Flowers bright cherry-crimson, broadly mar- gined with pure white, with fringed petals; very striking and beautiful. If s0wn early it blooms the same year....

HONESTY (SATIN FLOWER), Lunaria biennis. An old plant, but singularly interesting from the transparent, silvery- like tissue or coats of the seed vessels in their dry state, retaining the same for any length of time; well adapted, in a cut state, for winter ornaments.........

HUMEA elegans. One of the most beaue tiful plants for decorations in gardens and pleasure grounds, in appearance resembling a light, graceful, drooping pyramid of innumerable ruby-red, grass-like florets, rising in erect panicles from four to eight feet in height. Half- hardy biennial.........- eee cee erec canes

HYACINTHUS candicans. This new and rare Cape bulb cannot fail to be- come a general favorite. It throws up a stem three or more feet high, and its large and beautiful pure-white flowers appear in succession from July to Sep- tember. Perfectly hardy, and blooms the second year from seed............. é

HUNNEMANNIA fumarizfolia. A beautiful, herbaceous plant, with pretty, yellow, tulip-shaped flowers; peren- nial; flowering the first year..... cisinisie's

IBERIS. Profuse-blooming, pretty plants, especially adapted for dwarf beds, or groups, or rustic baskets. They come into flower amongst our earliest spring plants, and for a long time continue a dense mass of beauty; succeed in any garden soil. Hardy perennials.

semperfiorens, fine, white ; from Sicily.

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ICE-PLANT. A singular dwarf trailing plant, with thick, fleshy leaves, that have the appearance of being covered with crystals of ice........ ceceee sweets

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beautiful climbing plants, well adapted for either open air or greenhouse dec- oration; many of the more tender spe- cies have very elegantly marked flow- ers. I, purpurea or Morning Glory is one of the most popular favorites, and almost indispensable for covering ar- bors, trellises, etc. bona nox (EVENING GLory), white, blooms at evenin coccinea (Star [pomEa), fine scarlet.... grandiflora, a fine species for the green- house or the open border, if planted early ; white flowers six inches in diam- eter, opening towards evening.......... hederafolia (Ivy-LEAVED), one of the most hardy and _ rapid-growing of all the species of Ipomea, and on this account the most valuable for quickly covering trellises, walls, tree stumps, or other ornamental devices. Its foliage is as graceful and airy as the Ivy, and its brilliant scarlet flowers are produced in great profusion until frost. hederacea grandiflora superba, a large, sky-blue flower, elegantly bor- dered with pure white; exceedingly beautiful. 12 ft......-ccccerscesiee Aneoe — atroviolacea, violet, bordered with pure white; superb. limbata, rosy violet, elegantly bordered with white. 10 to 15 ft........scecessoe — elegantissima, one of the finest Ipomeas; blue, with intense purple cen- tre in the form of a star, with pure

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rubro czerulea, very large, azure-blue flowers, beautiful for the conservatory. . purpurea (MorRNING GLORY), mixed.. — Burridge’s, fine variety, with bright- crimson flowers. 15 ft — Dic.«son’s, asplendid Morning Glory, with deep, violet-blue flowers.......- siete IW EUR GES ons clei o/nie'slplsjels 0 slolalaieie Selaisialeiw ste — White, striped with rose.........

IPOMOPSIS. Remarkably handsome, free-flowering biennial, with long spikes of dazzling orange and scarlet flowers; very effective for conservatory and out- door decoration.

aurantiaca, orange. : elegans, scarlet...........+-- picta, scarlet and golden-yellow.........

TRIS cilis. Light-blue; hardy peren- MSL walneal eh lalesin sete e sieicish: loos vases cs.c's Japonica, a tall narrow-leaved species from Japan, with fine dark indigo-blue flowers. Kempferi, a magnificent new species from Japan, lutea, orange-yellow; a fine hardy per-

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JACOBFA, finest double mixed. An exceedingly showy class of profuse- blooming plants of the easiest culture; very effective in beds or borders; flow- ers purple-pink and white........... see

KAULFUSSIA. A beautiful dwarf an- nual, resembling an Aster; make pretty branching free-flowering plants.

amelloides, blue. }ft...... rosea, rose-colored.....+e.0e0+ pientcloee, oe

KENNEDYA. These climbers are among the most strifing of greenhouse orna- ments, and deserve extensive cultiva- vation. Soak the seed in warm water before sowing.

Comptoniana, blue; from New Hol- PANG ens 12 fhe tetas sslaie SHadorncedosreinsrse ' Marryattea, scarlet; from Australia. 4 aperaialel

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LANTANA, mixed varieties. Remark- ably handsome free-flowering class of plants, with brilliant-colored flowers constantly changing in hue; very effec- tive either for pot-culture, or for open ground...... eoccces evcccevesecccvecces

LAPAGERTIArosea. This is one of the most beautiful greenhouse and conserva- tory climbers yet known, with numerous large brilliant-carmine bell-shaped flow-

LARKSPUR (DetPHintum). One of the most generally cultivated and orna- mental class of annual plants, all of which are extremely beautifuland pleas- ing. The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion, and when planted in beds, masses, or ribbons, are strikingly effective.

Bismarck, red striped, a new class, intermediate between the Candelabra and Emperor Larkspurs; fine......... b

Candelabra-formed, a dwarf race of the Branching Larkspur, one foot in height; close to the ground the stem throws out curved branches, giving the plant the appearance of a candelabra; all the spikes are set with beautiful double flowers; mixed colors......-...

Imperial or Emperor, a great im- provement on the Double Branching; of dwarfer habit and very robust growth, crowded with dense spikes of double

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Branching (stock-flowered), blooms all through the season; fine for cutting; mixed colors..... slaleln ts apsintatsietaietet eraleia eae

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LARKSPUR, Tall Rocket, very large full spikes of fine double flowers ; mixed, Dwarf Rocket(Hyacinth-flowered), very fine, double, mixed colors. 1ft....

LATHYRUS (PERENNIAL PEA), also known as Everlasting Pea. One of the most beautiful of ornamental climbing plants. Flowers resemble the Sweet Pea, but much larger and in fine clus- ters; they continue to blossom through- out the season; fine for cut flowers. Hardy perennial.

latifolius, large crimson flowers........ — albus, pure white; fine...... Mixed.......... bondgbuousscqoodd sjsieielelnie

LAVENDULA spica (Lavender). Chiefly cultivated on account of the de- licious fragrance of the leaves; succeeds in any garden soil. Hardy perennial...

LAVATERA. Showy, profuse-blooming annual, rose and white mixed..........

LEPTOSIPHON. A charming tribe of most beautiful dwarf hardy annuals.

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Androsaceus, lilac...........-+20. ood aureus, golden-yellow. 4% ft........... ‘ hybridus, new French; splendid mixed

colors....-. Sslsieleleies els a\eelsle(eleieieielsje elcialevele

LIATRIS Pycnostachya (Kansas Gay Feather). This elegant hardy her- baceous plant is found wild throughout Kansas and Texas ; the flowers are bright rosy-purple, borne on long, graceful spikes.....++-6 cece eececeeeree sisteleisielelais

LILIUM. The lily stands pre-eminent among flowering bulbs, perfectly hardy, easily cultivated, and deserve a place in every garden. Seed should be planted in a mixture of loam, peat, and sand.

auratum, a superb Lily; flowers very large, pure white, with a yellow band through the centre of each petal, and

with purple dots; very fragrant........ lancifolium (Japan Lily), finest Mixed........s.e0- eee cciccescece 300060

LINARIA. Handsome free-flowering snapdragon-like plants, remarkable for the beauty and variety of their colors, and effective in beds, borders, or rock- work. Hardy annual.

bipartita splendida, new; rich pur-

ple; beautiful .........-...-..-ee seen maroccana, flowers of different shades of rich red-purple......-+-++esseeerees multipunctata, bright-orange, with

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LINUM. Beautiful free-flowering plants, conspicuous amongst which is Linwm grandifiorum rubrum, one of the most effective and showy annual plants we have; Linwm flavum is an elegant plant for pots.

grandiflorum rubrum, brilliant scar-

let, with black centre................-. flavum, golden-yellow; half-hardy pe- TENA Welelslafelatatelatetateletstatetelelsteierereteteislshetarcre perenne, blue; handsome hardy peren- MUA eel a el Uatetetelettetetelerietelateeiscteleteleleroreietete LOASA. The Loasas are beautiful, tender climbing annuals, suitable for covering trellises. aurantiaca, orange color. 6 ft......... hispida. A handsome erect-growing

species three feet in height, with yellow and white blossoms ........... Hiba300h%

LOBELIA. A most elegant and useful genus of dwarf plants of easy culture; adapted for bedding, ribbon-borders, and edgings to beds, pots, rockeries. The varieties of Lobelia erinus are generally used for this purpose.

erinus, Emperor William. Very fine, compact variety; flowers pure azure-blue — speciosa (Crystal-Palace varie- ty), rich deep-blue, with white centre.. — Crystal-Palace compacta. A beau- tiful variety, of dense habit; flowers fine, ultramarine blue ............... 6 — compacta alba, pure white; fine... — Snow-fiake, pure white; large-flow- ered; very elegant ...........00seeo0es — marmorata (Paxtoniana), white,

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flowers white, edged with blue ........

gracilis, deep blue; fine for hanging

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— erecta rosea. A new variety, with

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ramosa, very branching; large blue flowers, suitable for beds or baskets ... — alba, large, fine white flowers...... aie cardinalis, the native Cardinal Flower; spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; a fine, hardy; perennial; (2 /ftrsc).\je°=\mieaiateiaralele fulgens, Queen Victoria, spikes of splendid, large scarlet flowers and dark leaves; hardy perennial.

LOPHOSPERMUM scandens, Anele- gant and highly ornamental climber, with handsome and showy Foxglove- like flowers; very effective for conserva- tory, greenhouse, or garden decoration,

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LOTUS Jacobzeus. <A very ornamental, half-hardy annual; fine for pot-culture or the open garden; pea-shaped; dark- brown flowers. 1 ft..... sissle cle eelsidacye

LUPINUS (Lupin). Ornamental, free- flowering plants, with long spikes of bloom; colors rich and varied; con- spicuous and valuable for mixed flower- borders; the dwarf varieties make neat bedding-plants.

affinis, blue, white, and pirple; very pretty; hardy annual. 13 f Crean » blue, white, ‘aa yellow.

Hartwegii albus, ure white. — colestinus, sky-blue. 1} — rosea, rose-color. 1} hybridus insignis, purple, white, and yellow; hardy annual. 2 ft ° pubescens elegans, violet rose subcarnosus, blue and white, changing to crimson; very fine, hardy annual . polyphyllus, blue ; hardy perennial.

— Satpal white ; “hardy perennial........

LYCHNIS. Handsome and highly orna- mental plants of easy culture; very effective in mixed borders; hardy pe-

rennials. Chalcedonica, scarlet. 2 ft............ — alba, white.--2'ft: 22s ch.. cst cen sce.

Haageana hybrida, mixed, a peren- nial, with large flowers of very brilliant colors ranging from scarlet to blood-red, purple, orange, or white; blooms first VERE 'sicic sp Susana dew anaee ade dea ules telsee

LYTHRUM roseum superbum. Deep rose, in long spikes; a fine border-plant ; hardy perennial. 2 ft..... sepeldiaiovenip| fale .

MADIA elegans. A showy, hardy annual, growing two feet in height, with yellow- rayed flowers.......... CAICOS eeeccccese

MALOPE. Handsome plants of branch- ing habit, producing their large flowers in great profusion.

grandiflora, dark crimson. 2 ft....... ARB SRN ZT ia pens viovche cen daenese o MARIGOLD. These showy, half- east

annuals are too well known to need a description. They bloom abundantly from early summer until cut off by frost; and for brilliant effect and rene continued display they are not excelled by any garden flower.

Double African Marigold, fae OFAN ES erertacasses swans evens asec — Tall Sulphur Yellow..... eereccee — Dwarf Early, golden yellow........ — Mixed African sorts............

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MARIGOLD, Double French, Dwarf Sulphur Yellow ....-..+++0++e+e+e0% — Dwarf Striped, yellow and dark.... — Tall French Varieties, mixed. . — Dwarf French Varieties, mixed, Tagetes signata pumila, single, bright yellow and orange, fine foliage, and dwarf, compact habit; makes a fine bedding plant, (See cut).++-++eereeeee MALVA. Showy plants, with pretty, Sal- via-formed flowers, blooming freely all the season. moschata, light purple, musk scented. . — alba, white, musk scented..........- . MANDEVILLEA suaveolens. Well known as a most elegant climber, with pure-white, fragrant flowers; is ex- tremely attractive, either in greenhouse or garden...

MARVEL OF PERU (Mirabilis Ja- lapa). The Marvel of Peru, =180 Pop- ularly known as the Four-o’clock, has long beena garden favorite, and is, when properly treated, one of the most orna- mental flowering plants, resembling, in its habit of growth and form of its bright and varied colored flowers, the beautiful Chinese Azaleas.

Varieties, mixed. foliis variegatis, gold-striped leaves.. longiflora, flowers very long, white, and very fragrant. 2 ft..... Me cticmmalrentvee as — violacea, fragrant, violet-colored HIOWEL'S) oie Peielociavicivies =\s o\sicvirselsiv aic'sisie's

MARTYNIA (UNICORN PLANT). A handsome free-flowering annual, of easy culture in any soil.

fragrans (sweet-scented), from Mexico. 2 ft..

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MATRICARIA (FEVERFEW). A beau- tiful, dwarf-growing plant, well adapted for beds or edgings. Half-hardy peren- nial.

parthenium, double white Feverfew... — grandiflorum flore pleno, a splen- did variety; flowers very large, com- pletely double, and pure white......... eximia flore pleno, double quilled; a handsome yariety, with very double, nicely quilled, white flowers........+. .

MAURANDYA. The most graceful and free-flowering of soft-wooded climbers, whether for the ornamentation of the greenhouse or flower garden.

Barclayana, rich violet..........+2+++. : al SENDER LT LUC cictulsic clesicielsisie' wlio a sia/s'=.e'a/eia(a é AE ONC y LOBE ais cla uepiaansicadaasae'ddvec'ae ‘ Mixed varieties, .c.ccssscccsssceseses «+

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jant and profuse-flowering class of dwarf-growing plants; very effective in beds, edging, rock-work, or rustic bas- kets. Half-hardy annual. erystallinum (Ice Plant), white. }ft., 5 pomeridianum, bright yellow, large FL OEE Cleeteracralcletreieintotelsteieteisteieve steletetateisiete 5 tricolor, rosy pink, purple centre....... 5 — album, white, with purple centre.... 5

MIGNONETTE (Reseda Odorata). A well-known, hardy annual, universally grown and esteemed for its delicious fragrance. If well thinned out the plants will grow stronger and produce larger spikes of bloom.

Sweet Mignonette, very Fragrant. i ft. IPEv OUNCES) 20) CCDS a <1 rials ol=inle ele niciviere aie 5 Large-flowered Pyramidal. This is quite distinct and greatly superior to the old variety, on account of its strong, pyramidal growth and much barect flowers. Per ounce, 25 cents......... -10 Miles’s New Hybrid Spiral, a au- perb variety, of dwarf branching habit, and long, showy spikes of flowers...... 10 Crimson Giant, a new variety, the flowers of which are of the brightest tinge of red of any hitherto introduced ; is also of good, robust habit............ 10 Parsons’ New White. This has proved a valuable variety, is of robust growth and nearly white flowers..... miiealO) Pyramidal Bouquet, anew variety of dwarf, pyramidal growth, and large spikes of reddish flowers............+- -10 New Dwarf, Compact, is a very desir- able variety; distinct in character, forming a dwarf dense bush..... goaddn, allo)

MIMULUS. Free-flowering plants, with brilliant flowers, remarkable for their rich and beautiful markings and spots; is well adapted for pot or open culture. cardinalis, bright scarlet; fine for grow-

ing outdoors in summer ...........-..- -10 hybridus tigrinus, splendidly spotted.. .10 New Double Spotted, beautiful variety ;

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moschatus (Musk Plant), ‘yellow, strongly musk-scented.. seelisivecee LO

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MOMORDICA. Interesting annual plants, with elegant foliage, producing singular fruit of a bright orange color, which, when fully ripe, opens, disclosing its crimson interior. Seeds should be started early, under glass, and the plants set in a warm aspect.

balsamina (Balsam Apple), orange-colored fruit. .........sccceeeene 5

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MORNING GLORY. (SeeIpomea.) ' MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not). These beautiful little flowers are too well known

to need recommendation; will grow around fountains, over damp rock-work,

or in any moist situation. Hardy per- ennials. alpen a Mere with blue flowers. Wdousaneaocoqoou7s6n 700 - 10 — alba, white.. f 10 — rosea, rose color; beautiful eteratase iets 10 Azorica, blue, shaded with purple; a fine, large-flowered SpeCieS .......eesse00 Tal) — alba, white; fine ..........0..2.-.00e 10

palustris (the true Forget-me-not), delicate blue flowers, appearing all sum- mer; blooms the first year from seed. 4 ft....... Aodgoosdddodbsdnaasubonsd0NaS 5 — semperflorens. “A beautiful variety of the true Forget-me-not, with larger flowers, of the same lovely azure-blue, continuing in bloom during the whole SCASON ..--eeeeeeeceee — semperflorens alba. This is a pure white variety of the above........ eviene 20

NASTURTIUM, DWARF. The varie- ties of this class of Nasturtiums are excellent for dwarf beds, or for forming asses and groups, or for planting in the ribbon style, with other species of fine bedding plants. They are of com- pact dwarf growth, with large, brilliant- colored flowers. Half- hardy annuals.

Cattell’s Crimson... Tom Thumb, Scarlet. eee acta etelestaetetete -10 — Vellow..........cccccsccccccces Sodocr ck) — Beauty, orange and vermilion scleleiucfernelO — Crystal Palace Gem, sulphur, spot- ted with maroon..........++ Balai entsinia acta Nitsin — Rose, rose color....... — Pearl, pearl white..........0.0.-e00 Ruby King, new variety, with dark foli- age, and pure pink, carmine-shaded flowers; fine for edding ie ateysielate Toelaieeletel gO) Spotted King, a new variety; bright yellow, blotched with chocolate........ .10

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Page 29. No. PER PET. | NO. PER PET. 552 NASTURTIUM, DWARF, King NIGELLA (LOoyE-IN-A-Mist). Interest- Theodore, very dark blood-red; new, .10 ing, hardy, free-blooming annuals, with ae showy and curious flowers, and finely 553 King of Tom Thumbs, brilliant scar- divided, handsome foliage; grows freely let; bluish foliage; one of the hand- in any garden soil. somest dwarf varieties..... ecccescscece 10 | 573 Damascena, double, blue; fine........ 5 554 Golden King of Tom Thumbs, bright 574 — nana, a dwarf variety; flowers blue Zolden-yellow ....secvcccocccccsccccccce 10 and white; double ......seeseeseeerees 5 555 Mixed varieties..... meisieiue snlenisietds seit aD m|| "Oo Hispanica, blue; very showy--.------ Se ee NASTURTIUM, TALL (Tropeolum 576 alba, pure white.....--.- sadcinale One Sea cgi) majus). The Tall Nasturtiums are NOLANA. Very pretty, trailing plants, most valuable and desirable climbing after the character of the Convolvulus ae for the garden; they grow to the minor; fine for rock-work, hanging- eight of eight or ten feet; foliage very baskets, old stumps, etc.; hardy an- handsome, and of pleasing shades of nuals. light and very rich dark green. All the 517 atriplicifolia, blue, violet, and yellow; varieties have very brilliant colors and from Peru. § ft. --seeeeeeeeeeee erences 5 attractive flowers, and bloom in pro- 578 grandiflora, large, various colors; fine, 5 fusion until destroyed by frost. 579 paradoxica violacea, violet, with white 556 Dark Crimson (atropurpureum) ..... 5 centre; beautiful....... eeecinceenne sca O 557 Scarlet (coccinewm).......++ Sucetseie eeaoe ce 558 Yellow (lutewm) * 5 | 580 OBELISCARIA pulcherrima. Bold, 559 Dunnett’s Orange......... Ruaceina is 5 showy plants, with rich, velvety-crim- 560 MRegelianum, violet-crimson........... 5 son flowers, edged and tipped with yel- 561 Scheuerianum coccineum, yellow, low; half-hardy perennials. 3 ft......- 5 striped with scarlet........... 5 562 Schillingi, striped.. 5 CENOTHERA. A magnificent genus; 563 Mixed varieties ............... 5 one of the most useful and beautiful Lente either for beds, borders, edgings, or NEMOPHILA. This is perhaps the rock-work. All the varieties are free- most charming and generally useful flowering. genus of dwarf-growing, hardy annuals. 581 acaulis or taraxacifolia, a large-flow- All the varieties have a neat, compact, ered variety, with silvery-white Dlos- and uniform habit of growth, and are soms; hardy annual......-..-+2sseeeee 5 adapted for beds, borders, or pot-culture. 582 Drummondii nana, dwarf; bright- 564 atomaria elegans, white, with blue yellow variety; half-hardy annual..... 5 : spots. 1 ft see cteeeee tenes ee eeeee 5 | 583 Lamarckiana, bright yellow; three to 565 discoidalis, black, with white edges.... 5 four inches in diameter; produced in 566 insignis, bright-blue..... ccc vec ecw eee 5 the greatest profusion ; exceedingly or- 567 marginata, sky-blue, edged with white, 5 namental for mixed borders 5 568 maculata grandiflora, robust varie- 584 macrantha, large, yellow flowers si ty; flowers more than double the usual ANNTIUAI Wi Dik thy seislsec hee crooks noes 10 size; white, blotched with violet; very — | 585 odorata (Evening Primrose), sweet- showy Tete ee cess ee eeesceeereencees os i) scented, yellow flowers; hardy annual. 569 Mixed varieties .........0..cssesccee - 5 Spon Glee ds cars Ret Sra uniie acrchetnate cated 5 NICOTIANA. §Strong-growing, large- foliaged plants. They A acme maciive 586 OPUNTIA Rafinesquiana robusta. for large shrubbery borders. Tender A handsome, hardy Cactus, of very ro- annuals. bust growth and easiest culture. The 570 atropurpurea grandiflora, fine orna- flowers are golden-yellow, with red cen- mental variety, growing four feet high, tre, and measure three to four inches in with purple-crimson flowers...... Shade omits diameter ; stands the winter without 571 suaveolens, a beautiful species, espe- protection sfe[osisbie (ale settee ser eeseceaee 15 cially desirable for the delicious fra- 587 Missouriensis. This species, like the grance of its flowers, which are pure preceding, is perfectly hardy, and well white; an abundant bloomer .....2.... 15 adapted for planting on rock-work; the flowers are sulphur-yellow ..... ee eeees 15 572 NIEREMBERGIA gracilis. Profuse- 588 speciosa, another new, hardy species blooming little plants, with white, lilac- from Mexico, with elegant golden-yel- shaded flowers; exceedingly valuable low flowers; the long, white spines for small beds, edging, and rustic bas- covering the plant also make it very

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SSS = SSS Nasturtium, Dwarf. Stock, Double. Page 26. Page 33. NO. PER PRT. NO. PER PT. 589 OROBUS niger. A beautiful, hardy 600 PANSY, Emperor William, a splen- perennial of the easiest culture, with did large-flowered Pansy, of a brilliant dark-purple, pea-shaped flowers....... 10 ulemmne blue, with well-defined eye . of purple-violet. The flowers are ver 590 OXALIS rosea. A very neat, erect- large, borne well above the foliage. tt growing plant, nine to twelve inches comes very true from seed............. 15 high, with small, medium-sized leaves 601 King of the Blacks, deep coal-black and numerous clusters of rose-colored Colorsifine sae enccmnce re saree eee al GLO WieLSineleielelciowelehelsisiokeloleiciereieie dousng000 - 10 | 602 New. Gold: Maze tned, splendid colors, elted or margined with golden-yellow, .15 591 OXYURA Chrysanthemoides. <A 603 Pure Yellow, extra; generally true to showy, free-flowering plant, with beau- Colon eens RGabra Nee ar Bets tiful fringed flowers; golden-yellow; 604. Pure White, fine; liable to vary some.. .15 from California ..... dododnopn000d ceeee 5 | 605 Hea Bronzed) Fancy, bright coppery- ty MEGICOlOLS, MEX arcelelelepieise sl eebtieseeiete 15 592 PALAFOXIA Hookeriana. One of the 606 Striped Fancy, beautiful variety....... 15 finest of recent acquisitions ; dwarf and 607 Extra fine mixed, in great variety of branching; flowers bright rosy-crimson Colors ae 10 with a dark centre. An annual, and GOS sing ined ww acletion Geel are blooms throughout the summer........ Bey) Noa aN ae eT RCIA oa roc ce 0 RCW hue PAPAVER (PERENNIAL Porry). A highl. PANSY (HEARTSEASE, OR VIOLA TRI- ornamental and strikingly effective monty coLor). The Pansy, or Heartsease, is of plants, with brilliant-colored flowers a general favorite and old acquaintance of an immense size. P. croceum is a with every one who has anything to do dwarf-growing variety, and especially with a flower-garden. It begins to open adapted for rock-work. Hardy peren- its modest but lively flowers as soon as pial. the snow clears off in the spring, and 609 Alpinum, a new hardy perennial spe- continues to enliven the garden till snow cies, of dwarf, compact growth, and comes again. The flowers are in the pure-white flowers...... BEA eor a LO greatest perfection in May and June; 610 croceum, beautiful orange. Hardy per- the burning sun of summer is unfavor- enniall tats Sess: uenane none enee sere 10 able for ee greatest beauty, but in 611 Orientale, deep scarlet, with large black autumn they are fine again. The Pansy blotches; very brilliant and showy..... 5 is properly a biennial, but can be per- 612 umbrosum, a new species of annual

petuated by division of the roots. Seed sown in August and September, witha slight protection in winter, make the best

duration, growing about eighteen inches in height. Flowers large, brilliant-crim- son, with black blotch at the base of

lants for spring bloom. Spring-sown PRCA TE LAs Z Panta Digern * better Vauivine aemnen or eachepetalsjseperccmeciceicoencetrrette .. 10 than the former, and improve in size and 613 PARDANTHUS Sinensis. A fine hardy beauty after the greatest heat of sum- perennial, with flowers formed like small mer is over. : lilies, red, spotted with black; very 593 Large English, extra choice from the pretty and ornamental; grows abouttwo finest prize collections......... we seeeees +50 TERE eee Soa ahs Raion 10 594 International Prize, a superb French strain, comprising the beautiful varieties PASSIFLORA (Passion-FLOWER). A exhibited at the great Paris exhibition, .25 splendid class of climbers, with elegant 595 Large French choice mixed......... . 20 flowers produced in great profusion; 696 Odier’s Frenoh Blotched, beautifu s fine for conservatory. large-eyed flowers, blotched on each 614 caerulea, light-blue; fine; will bloom in petal; very splendid..............++06 a) open garden in summer........--+-+- snl O 597 German Fancy, saved from all the most 615 edulis. This handsome species, thoug! beautiful colors and varicties...... cislejeletitsZO not new, is still very scarce. The flow- 598 Pelargonizeflora, maroon-crimson, ers are of a bluish-purple, followed by blotched on white ground; extra....... -20 An) Catable fruition caieleleletesatsinistetaln eloie/aleiele -20 599 Azure Blue, very fine, nearly sky-blue, 616 princeps coccineaa, new and very ele-

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flowers, produced in great abundance during spring and summer; is one of the best greenhouse climbers...........

PENTSTEMON. A genus of highly or- namental hardy herbaceous plants, with long, graceful spikes of richly colored flowers.

barbatus, a fine variety, scarlet flowers, blooming all the season...............

digitalis, white, striped with red. 2 ft, é

gentianoides, purple and white........ speciosus, a splendid species, growing two feet high, with erect stems, bearing large terminal panicles of flowers, of a most beautiful blue......0.....seceeees

PERILLA Nankinensis. One of the handsomest ornamental-foliaged plants for flower-garden decoration; growth erect, with foliage of a deep mulberr pablepkienvusele, Half-hardy anaae DiTtie'a do wccices eecnwcccccccce sec ecesccce

PETUNIA. A highly ornamental and pro-

fuse-flowering hardy annual, easily cul- tivated, equally effective and beautiful whether grown in pots for the decora- tion of the parlor, or planted out in beds or mixed borders. Seeds sown in spring make fine bedding plants for summer and autumn display. hybrida grandiflora kermesina, splendid crimson; large-flowered; ex- TLS oe cecccee Bae en ccccccccccecccccccvece grandiflora fimbriata, mixed. A new and elegant single, large-flowered variety The flowers are finely fringed and are both blotched and striped..... . maculata (Inimitable), splendid, blotched, and spotted with white....... marginata, fine, large flowers, bordered and veined with green.............6.4. Countess of Ellesmere, deep rose with white throat; very fine............ opie Striped varieties mixed, extra....... nyctaginiflora, pure-white; large- flowered

Splendid mixed, large-flowered extra.

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Fine mixed...... elera(e'n\n wielelnin ofe' sis vielciee'eie hybrida, double striped, a splendid French strain very carefully fecundated, and will produce a large proportion of beautiful striped double flowers........ Double mixed, sced saved with great care from fertilized flowers. Double

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tained from seeds of single flowers, fer- tilized by the pollen of double ones; and this seed is likely to produce a good proportion of plants with double flow- ETS eccicsccnvecicece calvicuhiewiaastnet

»* HASEOLUS (ScarLet-RUNNER BEAN). This is a popular climbing annual, with spikes of showy scarlet, white, or variegated flowers.

coccinea, brilliant scarlet; fine...... Painted Lady, a beautiful variety ; flow- ers red and White. .......cceecsnssasces earacalla, a fine greenhouse climber, with very fragrant purple pea-shaped FLOWS. eee eseeee ee cevivcccescnccccccss .

PHLOX DRUMMONDI. This magnifi- cent class of hardy annuals is unrivalled for richness and brilliancy of colors, great profusion and long continuance of bloom. ‘They are unsurpassed for bedding pur- poses, and produce a splendid effect either in separate or mixed colors.

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Blue, with white centre, fine...,... as Deep Blood-Purple, fine rich color... . Isabellina, pale yellow; new......... ae Leopoldii, splendid red with white eye, . PETE WLEGT. once sinainisielen dns Uaanisid cee : Queen Victoria, purple with white eye, . rosea, beautiful rose-color.............. fe ie rosea marmorata, rose marbled; fine, .

William I[., crimson, striped with white ; MG Wiatertatacataeslelsieraicatsice siatetarcisimetrete eciete Fine mixed grandiflora,

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PHLOX, Perennial mixed. Saved from a fine collection, embracing all the splendid new VaricticS oo.+.scecesseeees

PINK. Favorite plants of great beauty, combining with the most perfect form the richest and most beautiful colors. They have a delicate perfume, are easily cultivated, and bloom profusely. Hardy perennials.

Picotee Pink, choicest mixed, from the best double sorts............eeeseee

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PINK, Florist’s or Paisley, from choice double, named varieties...........6.00. Pheasant-Eye, white or pink with dark eye; flowers deeply fringed............

PODOLEPIS. Graceful, free-flowering plants, producing a fine effect in beds or mixed borders. Half-hardy annuals.

chrysantha, yellow; from New South Wales: a ft. ic stein oislelelelelaioiereteleisieisinate

POLEMONIUM (Jacoxp’s LADDER), czeruleum, blue; handsome hardy per- Gattis -Itians sosopoodAboabosocnoooddA album, white, hardy perennial. 1 ft....

PORTULACA. In praise of these charm- ing flowers it is impossible to speak too highly. A garden without them is de- void of its brightest ornaments; the Portulacas are unsurpassed for brilliancy of color. They are adapted for beds, clumps, edgings, pots, or rock-work. The plants should stand at least eight inches distant from each other.

alba striata, red and white striped..... aurea striata, yellow, striped with red, aurea vera, golden-yellow............ 3 caryophylioides, rose, striped with carmine..... tee leisie seis ele sle\cielsie/sialeeleie/siole rosea, fine rose-colored... splendens, crimson......... Thellusonii, bright scarlet.... Thorburni, orange.......... 50 Mixed varieties Double-flowered, very beautiful, re- sembling fine double roses, of all the various colors peculiar to this favorite flower; splendid mixed ...............

POLYANTHUS. A most interesting class of hardy spring flowers, which also include the hardy Primrose, one of the oldest favorites.

Extra mixed colors, from named sorts, elatior (PRIMROSE), finest mixed.......

POPPY. A brilliant and showy hardy an- nual. The seeds should be sown where the plants are to flower, as they are difficult 1o transplant ; thin out the plants to eight or ten inches apart........... °

Carnation-flowered, double fringed; mixed varieties........ Sonn guodbgcunDde Peony-flowered, large fine double; Mixed COlOrs......-..00 cecceecececccce Ranunculus-flowered, ‘ African Rose,” double; finest mixed...........

PRIMULA SINENSIS (CHINESE PrRimRosE). These are beautiful and desirable plants for the parlor or green- house, and produce a constant succes- sion of their charming flowers all

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through the winter and spring. The seeds may be sown at any time from danuany, to July, in pots, using a light soil.

PRIMULA SINENSIS _ fimbriata,

white, fine fringed ; extra large flowers, .

— red, fine crimson; extra large, fringed

HLOWETSweie/-lele/inen tise ye ee eee eis siels)aiate — red-striped, very beautiful, finely fringed flowers..............+05 pod ocdaa

kermesina splendens, large, deep- crimson flowers, with yellow throat.... filicifolia rubra (macrophylla), fern- leaved foliage and finely fringed red flowers; splendid................. 6005 — alba, fern-leaved foliage and finely fringed white flowers; very beautiful, coccinea. This incomparable addition to the family of fringed Primulas cannot he too highly recommended. The flow- ers are of the largest size, and of a beautiful brilliant crimson-scarlet...... Choice red and white mixed....... Double-flowered, a remarkable acqui- sition; the seeds offered will produce a large proportion of fine, double-flow- ering plants of various colors......... .

PYRETHRUM. Handsome, free-flower- ing, ornamental plants, producing a fine effect in mixed flower borders. Hardy perennial.

hybridum flore pleno, double-flow- ered varieties, mixed; most beautiful, hardy perennials, with flowers of vari- ous shades of rose and crimson, which have the appearance of fine German ASLELS oi Arts soeloielalcielerataieteteise/arelaeisite terete aureum (Golden Feather), a dwarf, golden-leaved bedding plant; one of the most admired for ribbon style of plant- ing, or for all bedding purposes........ aureum laciniatum, very distinct and beautifully cut leaved form of the Golden Feather, but of dwarfer and more spreading habit ...ssceeecesesees

RHODANTHE. Charming everlasting flower, equally valuable for the decora- tion of the conservatory or flower gar- den. The flowers, if gathered when young, make valuable winter bouquets. Succeeds best in a rich, light soil. Half- hardy annuals.

Manglesii, one of the prettiest everlast- ings, with numerous semi-double, daisy- like flowers, of a rich rose color........

maculata, a splendid variety, larger than the preceding; flowers deep,

rosy carmine, with a broad purple- crimson belt surrounding the yellow GISks cieleieleeioieieiele Asietetetestelele

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RHODANTHE maculata atrosan- guinea, a dwarf variety, with dark- purple flowers ....

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RHODODENDRON, Finest Mixed.

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A well-known and magnificent genus.

of free-flowering, evergreen shrubs 5 should occupy a prominent place in ey- ery garden; thrive best in peaty soil. Hardy shrubs...... afaisje eia‘e's) a we crccce

RICINUS (Castor-Om BEAN). A mag- nificent genus. The picturesque foliage and stately growth, combined with brill jant-colored fruit, impart to mixed flow- er borders quite an Oriental aspect ; and if planted as single specimens on Jawns and pleasure grounds, they produce a fine effect. Half-hardy annuals.

Borboniensis arboreus, beautiful. 15 ft communis (Castor-Oil Bean). 6 ft.. Duchess of Edinburgh, a new vari- ety of robust growth and fine habit, growing to the height of ten feet, with

very large bronzy-green leaves......... =

Gibsoni, one of the most ornamental and showy varieties, with dark-purple

foliage.......- Pialdieidibciatelaluioicie seis\selsteisee ar

macrophyllus atropurpureus, very large, dark-purplish foliage. 8 ft.. .... sanguineus, blood-red foliage and red fruit-pods ; beautiful variety. 7 ft...... — tricolor, foliage green, brown, and red. Fi

RIVINA humilis. <A handsome pot- plant of dwarf branching habit, coy- ered in autumn with bunches of scarlet

TIVE etal Metaulela cle av icie vivis’siae isis elele's SeEe ber a

ROSE CAMPION (Agrostemma coronaria). The Rose Campions are perfectly hardy and very 2asily raised from seed, and will well repay the little care they require. A handsome hardy perennial.

CYIMBON 66 cc cece cscs osc wes sbiclstastastety.o oe WEIS, oii Uicevc cde scccencsess ecccee oes

ROCKET (Hesperis). A well-known, free-flowering, hardy perennial; very fragrant, growing in any soil.

Mixed purple and white,...........

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SALPIGLOSSIS. The Salpiglossis are beautiful annuals, with picturesque, richly veined and marbled flowers. atrococcinea, scarlet, richly spotted, coccinea, brilliant scarlet..............- variabilis, splendid, large - flowered;

mixed colors. 1 ft........sceseee eocee

SALVIA. Very ornamental plants for conservatory and outdoor decoration, growing freely in any light, rich soil, and producing a magnificent effect , sow seeds under glass, and plant out when weather becomes warm.

argentea, a hardy perennial, with sil- very foliage and white flowers. 3 ft... coccinea, bright scarlet; annual. 2 ft... farinacea, new species three feet in height; much branched; similar habit to S. splendens; flowers light blue, blooming till frost ....c6.sssceaccecsere patens, very rich and brilliant blue. 2 ft., splendens, rich scarlet; very beautiful for the greenhouse or garden ..........

SANVITALIA procumbens, fl. pl. A dwarf, compact annual, with very dou- ble golden-yellow flowers in great pro- fusion; suited for beds and masses of low growth

SAPONARIA. One of the best and long- est blooming of low-growing annuals; admirable for bedding, pots, etc.

Calabrica, bright, rosy-pink. 4 ft.... alba, pure white. 3 ft..........se00.. 08

SCABIOSA (MourRNING Brive). A favor- ite and very showy class of hardy annual plants; excellent for beds or flowering groups, and also for cut flowers, of va- rious colors, from white to rose, crimson, and purple shades.

atropurpurea major, mixed colors, — nana, flore pleno, double dwarf Scabiosa ; flowers quite double and globular, and in all shades of white, rose, carmine, maroon, etc.; beautiful for cut flowers and bouquets. (See cut),

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SCHIZANTHUS. Elegant annuals, with very conspicuous lobed or cut-petalled flowers; adapted for either garden or potculture. For winter flowers sow in August.

grandifliorus oculatus, various shades, with blue centre; fine new variety. 15 ft............... (ols /olelalol= niele papilionaceus, a handsome variety, which, from the form ‘and _ brilliant marking of the flowers, presents the appearance of a group of beautiful but- terflies......... deoonesddoda sco Sapodo0e pinnatus, rosy-purple and yellow- sSpotted|;ipretty. Pl it. c.cec-ccmcme cise retusus, deep-rose and orange-crimson tip; fine. 1} ft..... ododddoddooasa0d0NG

SEDUM (Stone-Crop). Useful and ex- ceedingly interesting plants, mostly per- ennial; grow freely on rock or rustic work; flowers star-shaped, produced in the greatest profusion.

czeruleum, blue; from Africa..........

hybridum folium rubrum, a dwarf hardy perennial, producing bright orange-yellow flowers in large clusters ; in autumn the foliage changes to a pur- plish red..... paqd0800000

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SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa pu- dica). Grown as a curiosity, being so sensitive that the leaves close up by being slightly touched. Suitable for Bones in pots or the open border.

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SILENE. Among the tribe of Silenes will be found some of the brightest or- naments of the flower-garden; fine for beds, borders, or ribbons. Hardy an- nuals.

alpestris, white; hardy perennial. 3 ft., Penal rosy-purple ; a favorite species.

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— compacta alba, a white-flowered ya- riety of the preceding, also very dwarf and compact ...-..--s-eeeeeee- seeeee o

— flore pleno (double). This varie- ty produces a good proportion of charm- ing double deep-rose ‘colored flowers, admirably adapted for edgings, and its flowers for bouquets ....-- alolcleisislete sine e

— carnea, flore pleno. A new and elegant variety of the preceding, with delicate pink double flowers ....... sleiale

SMILAX (Myrsiphyllum). <A beauti- ful and graceful-growing evergreen vine, specially adapted for ornamenting the greenhouse or conservatory, or for cul- ture in pots and hanging-baskets; also as a decorative vine in the open garden during summer. It is extensively cul- tivated by the florists of Boston and vicinity for its great value in floral decorations of every description......-

SOLANUM A genus of ornamental fruit-bearing plants, some of them inter- esting annuals; others are ornamental for the greenhouse.

capsicastrum, miniature orange-tree, covered with a profusion of scarlet fruit all winter; fine for parlor or conserva- tory. Halk patdye perenne clears ceceee gilo, fine, scarlet fruit, size of a large cherry ....... sieysfetatelolajnisisielelels see cecens robustum, a magnificent, ornamental- foliaged plant for planting on lawns....

SPHENOGYNE speciosa. A very graceful, free-flowering annual, with pretty, bright-yellow rayed flowers, with black centre ; very effective in beds, borders, edgings, or ribbons.....--.+. i

STATICE. Beautiful greenhouse and out-

door plants, remarkable alike for variety of their foliage and the beauty of their flowers. Bonduelli, deep, golden-yellow. 14 ft., latifolia, a fine, hardy perennial; blue..

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STEVIA. Mexican perennials, with tufts of yery pretty white or pinkish flowers; fine for pots or borders. Tender per- ennials.

purpurea, purple. 2 ft.c.cecceeeeeeeeee serrata, white; the variety usually grown for CUttINg 2... .cccccwccccepecccecescccs

STOCK (Mathiola). The Stock Gilli- flower is one of the most valuable of garden plants, and highly esteemed for the great beauty and delightful fragrance of its flowers. It is unsurpassed for producing brilliant and showy beds or masses, blooming in the greatest variety of colors and shades at almost ever season of the year required. The fol- lowing comprise all the bes Yallvres, and of the choicest quaii.y. Qmr seed is direct from a celebiated German flo- rist, who has annualty een awarded the highest prizes “< Sve Vontinental Floral Exhibitions. Scw in hot-bed, frame, or open groans; give the plants room by thinning, and transplant while young. Set them out early in very rich soil, a foot. or more apart. The Emperor and Srompton Stocks are mostly used for winter flowers, but all the different classes may be successfully grown in pots.

DovusLE TEN-WEEK OR SUMMER STOCKS.

Early Dwarf German, earliest variety ; fine, free blooming; mixed colors...... Early Dwarf German, finest pot- grown seed; mixed colors............ Early Large-flowering, beautiful, large double flowers; all colors mixed. Early Large-flowering, extra; finest pot-grown seed, mixed Large-flowering, Blood-red....... Deep Crimson ....... Boston Market White, 1 very fine Stock of branching habit, yieiding a great proportion of double-flowering plants; very popular with growers for market, and with florists for cut flowers, Dwarf Bouquet-flowered, fine for pots or open ground; choicemixed....>..

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STOCK, Large-flowering Dwarf Pyramaidal, a splendid Stock, with long spikes of large double flowers; six choice colors mixed..... valcaioneis

Branching German, long spikes of double flowers; fine for cutting and bouquets; mixed COlOTS «.s+ee.-ee0- coe

Walltiower-leaved, a favorite class; fine for pots or beds; mixed colors.....

New Giant Perfection Ten Weeks, a splendid new class, of pyramidal growth, with long spikes of beautiful double flowers; the finest for open ground; brilliant crimson, dark blue, rose, and white; each, separate....... °

Earliest Autumnal, or Intermediate, a beautiful Stock, which commences to bloom early in autumn, and is also fine for winter-flowering in pots; best colors mixed B

Perpetual Emperor, a splendid Stock for winter blooming, or for bedding out in spring; finest colors mixed

Dwarf Bouquet Brompton, a beauti- ful Stock for winter blooming in pots; very branching, and produce elegant spikes of flowers. The seed should be sown. in spring or early summer.......

SUTHERLANDIA frutescens. An ex- eeedingly beautiful little greenhouse shrub, with handsome _bright-scarlet Clianthus-like flowers...... wie ele lahat

SWEET PEAS (Lathyrus Odoratus). . Sweet Peas are universal favorites, and may be truly ranked among the most desirable annuals that enrich the flower- garden. In addition to their beauty and ornamental appearance, they possess a rich and delightful fragrance, and are very valuable as cut-flowers, bouquets, etc.

The other species of annual ornamen- tal peas are not fragrant; but their flow- ers are of showy colors, and they are also useful for cutting. Sow the seed three or four inches deep, and supply brush or sticks for their support early.

Blue-edged, white and pink, edged with Qlue; $1.50 per tb., 15 cts Der OZ...+006

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SWEET PEAS, Crown Princess of Prussia, a beautiful variety, of a bright blush color, 30 per 0Z.......+.+2.00- a4

Dark-red, $1.50 per Ib., 15 cts. per oz... Fairy Queen. This is a new and hand- some variety, with rose and white flowers, Invincible Striped, color bright scarlet and white striped. Per oz., 16 cts.. Violet Queen, a new variety with light-violet flowers.........ss.00+ éad600 Painted Lady, pink and “white; $1.50 per Jb., 15 cts. p Purple, $1.50 per Ib., 15 cts. per oz.. Red, striped with white, #1. 50 per ‘Yb., 55

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LOMCtS on PCIT OZenisinlelalolelecisieistetsiciateleinasieterets Scarlet Invincible, new, dark scarlet; $1.50 per lb., 15 cts. per 0z........ aads8

White, $1.50 per Ib., 15 cts. per oz...... Mixed varieties, all colors; 75 cts. per Ns LON Cts. WPer/O7Zsecisieisieleiele enieielerentieisisialc Lord Anson’s Light Blue, delicate COLON A tstelelalsieleielelele ceievels ececccccecce Scarlet Tangier. 4 ft......cceccceccvce

SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus bar- batus). A useful and well-known class of perennials, perfectly hardy and easily raised from seed, a bed of fine varieties presenting a rich sight. It sports into endless varieties, from white to the darkest crimson.

Mixed Colors ....cccccccecccccocreseccs

Hunt’s Perfection, or Auricula- flowered, splendid white-edged vari- eties, mixed . Moleleistelelsiefeteieteletetel sterols

Superb Double, new varicties ; white- eyed and margined; very splendid and

(Op eferetatoterstatelietelerelsietareraeteinielerstersinteieve Dunnetti atrosanguineus, Dunnett’s brilliant blood-red............ donbace

semperflorens, ad wart variety of Sweet illiam, growing only six or eight inches in height......... npaganose decece

TACSONIA ignea. Beautiful green- house climbing plants; inform resem- bling the Passiflora; flowers, scarlet....

THERMOPSIS fabacea. A fine hardy perennial; flowers Orange..-.esececeece

TRITOMA uvaria. One of the finest sum- mer and late-autumn flowering herba- ceous plants, with very brilliant orange- red or flame-colored sceptre-like flower- heads, three to four feet high. The as should be lifted and placed in a

ame or cellar during winter........+.

THUNBERGIA. Extremely ornamental climbers; very free-flowering, and valu. able for the open air or greenhouse cul- ture.

alata, buff-yellow with dark eye......+.- — alba, white with dark eye............ Bakeri, pure white....-.-cseseesseeeree aurantiaca, bright orange with dark eye, Mixed Varietios...cccccscccesecevessce

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TORENIA. Most elegant class of dwarf annuals, either for the open ground or greenhouse culture. 788 Fournieri, a fine species; flowers large, sky-blue, spotted with dark indigo, and bright-yellow centre; is an elegant pot-plant, and may be grown in the open air during the summer.......- sreleteleicteisit’s 789 Bailloni, a new and charming species,

flowers brilliant golden-yellow with deep

brownish red throat. ..sscecceecccverecs

TROPAOLUM lobbianum. A splendid class of climbers, adapted for parlor or greenhouse decoration ; thriv- ing finely in pots, baskets, and vases; 5 also well adapted for covering verandas, trellis, and rustic-work out of doors.

790 Brilliant, one of the finest varieties, early

flowering........... BHGACDOAORabaS Sa 791 Crown Prince of Prussia, very prill-

jant scarlet ...........- ocean ccceccceses 792 Geant de Batilles. sHoxonn

793 Lilli Smith, bright light-scarlet........ .

794 Napoleon III., yellow, striped with Vermilion ......0ecccssseecesnseseerece 795 Queen Victoria, vermilion, stri SCAN Chratatatalatelm ofetetolelclelaislcleiaicleteestelelateialetalet= 796 Spitfire, one of the most brilliant- Colored Varieties. ...csccccrescecccecces 797 Mixed varicties......cescccccscosseors

VALERIANA. A handsome hardy her- baceous plant growing two feet in height, with long heads of fragrant flowers.

798 coccinea, scarlet. 799 alba, white.

VERBENA. A class of universally popular bedding-plants, well known and admired for their beautiful flowers, of almost every shade and tint of color. Sow the seeds in pots, hot-bed, or frame, and treat as half-hardy annuals. They bloom in profusion until frost.

800 hybrida, fine mixed..................- 801 — splendid mixed,saved by an amateur from named varieties.................-

802 — candidissima, a fine variety with pure white flowers.......+++-ssssssseeee

803 — coccinea, saved from all-scarlet va-

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804 — cezrulea, saved from the finest bright and dark blue shades...... pleloieteieisiatalee

805 — Italian str Ap eds flowers striped with

rose, blue, scarlet, etc...........sseeeree

806 montana, 2 beautiful hardy herba-

ceous species with bright rose-colored flowers, which are produced the first year from seed ......... eee eecccccecces

VERONICA. Handsome hardy herbaceous

plants, producing their showy spikes,

of flowers in profusion during summer. 807 azurea, bright blue. 1 ft

808 dentata, deep blue. 809 Wirginica, rose color.

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VINCA. A most beautiful greenhouse plant, succeeding well out of doors dur- ing the summer in any situation.

rosea, rose COlOr....--.eee-s ners wsleleiemerne) ae LU. alba, white with crimson eye............ .10 VIOLET (Viola). Favorite hardy peren- nial plants, admired for their beauty and longcontinuanceinbloom. They flower the first year from seed. Cornuta, delicate light blue............. -10 — alba, a white-flowered variety........ -10

lutea, bright yellow; blooming freely... .

VIRGINIA STOCK, red and white mixed. A _ pretty, hardy annual, adapted for growing in small beds or for edgings.....e+-ss. ee cee ceccnccnccs °

VISCARIA. Handsome hardy annual, growing one foot in height, with various colored flowers.

cardinalis, brilliant magenta color; splendid...... o clee aus evplcssce cise eecnce elegans picta, crimson and scarlet, with pure-white margin.....-.sccseeceeeeee . oculata ezrulea, a handsome variety; flowers bright blue, white eye...... eels splendens, bright scarlet; new.........

WALLFLOWER. A popular and favor- ite half-hardy perennial plant, with bright and showy yellow and blood-col- ored flowers, blooming in spikes like the Stock Gilliflower, and very fragrant.

Belvoir Castle, dwarf yellow, anew, compact variety, with very large, bright-yellow flow ers....+...+-eeeeeeee

Harbinger. This new variety is ex- tremely early flowering; seed sown in March will produce flowers as early as

DELON eto ecanc of vanewie teria BaCHALe SEE adele

Single, mixed; showy and fragrant.....

Double, finest mixed varieties........ aa tee

WIGANDIA. Magnificent, ornamental- leavyed plants, growing several feet in height; foliage very large and interest- ing. Elegant plants for decorating a lawn in summer.

caracasana, elegant, massive foliage.... Vigieri, very massive leaves of a lovely green; splendid variety........ccceeess

WHITLAVIA. Very interesting and pretty dwarf annuals, suitable for growing in clumps or small groups; flowers bell-shaped, like a Campanula, and exceedingly neat. Sow where the plants are to flower, and thin toa few inches apart.

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XERANTHEMUM. Fine, hardy annu- als, known also as Immortal Flowers; of compact habit, about one foot in height; desirable on account of the abundance of their flowers, which re- tain their colors when dried.

Double White ..........- seccccccesces 6 — Blue..... Culsgis c.avine eeiclesececaae ecace, 5 compactum czruleum, dwarf blue... — album, dwarf White.....s.sssecerees

ZEA, Japanese Maize. Anornamental- foliaged plant from Japan; it grows to the height of four or five feet, furnished from the bottom with long, wavy leaves, broadly ribboned with alternate stripes of white and green........- coce 8

ZEPHYRANTHES ochroleuca, A handsome species of these interesting, bulbous plants; they are best adapted for pot-culture; flower lily-like, dark yellow ....s.eee oc cccccccccccscccesaces

ZINNIA. One of the most splendid gar- den annuals. Flowers large and double as the Dahlia, and of the most brilliant colors; blooming in great profusion from July until cut off by frost. Sow in a frame, oras early intheopen ground as the weather willpermit. Set the plants about twenty inches apart in good, rich soil; they grow to the height of about two feet. 'The seeds we offer comprise all the colors known of this very pop- ular flower, and were saved from a col- lection which for beauty and perfection of form cannot be surpassed in this or any other country. Our collections of these flowers have been awarded many first prizes by the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. Double Crimson, lightand darkshades, .10 — Scarlet, very bright scarlet.........- — White, fine, clear white............. — Yellow, brilliant yellow and orange shades..... welynisisisioie'e\nievels else « acvvecce — Splendid mixed colors.......----. 5 Mexicana, a dwarf branching species, with single flowers, light yellow, striped with orange; very pretty; blooms pro- fasely till frost... 5s ecasccccecsescies oe . 5 — Haageana flore pleno. This new variety has the same branching, com. pact habit of growth, but is a great ac- uisition, as it has deep orange-colored ouble flowers, and blooms contin- uously until cut down by frost. o-ecseee 10

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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES,

SUITABLE FOR

MIXED FLOWER BORDERS, WINTER DECORATIONS, BOUQUETS, ETC.

THE Ornamental Grasses are graceful and highly interesting, and should have a place in every flower- garden. They produce a beautiful and pleasing contrast when interspersed with flowering plants. Some species — like the Brizas—are very fine for using with cut flowers in the composition of bouquets; and many of them are valuable for drying, and are often dyed with various brilliant colors, and mixed with the different kinds of dried flowers used for winter ornaments.

Bromus Brizaformis.

Ko. PER PET. | No. PER PRT. 842 Agrostis nebulosa, a most graceful and perennial grass; grows three to four fect in elegant Species ....ceescccereneee ee eeecece 5 height, with handsome silvery plumes..... 10 843 — plumosa, feathery and beautiful........ 5 | 85 Gynerium Argentcoum (PAMPAS 844 Anthoxanthum gracile, a very graceful- RASS). This is, without exception, the QLOWINE LTAESL ose ccc ccccwcerescrsceccens 5 most stately growing species of grass $45 Avena sterilis (ANIMATED Oats), a known, attaining, in its native plains, from curious and interesting species, of tall, ten to fifteen feet in height. In northern graceful habit, and showy, oat-like pani- latitudes it should be protected in winter OWBoposcsodussuodsosesokassbodondneoe d506 18 by removing to the cellar or cold frame. 846 Briza maxima (LARGE QUAKING GRASS), Half-hardy perennial ............ eisialelcisieiatonte lO beautiful. 1ft............. pdandabicdodaS - 5 | 86 Hordeum jubatum, a very handsome and 347 — gracilis (SMALL QuAKING GRASS), very gracefully waving grass. 1ft......... paca Oy fine...... sHobodeodson00 dds5cdg c0n0doesbon 5 | 857 Lagurus ovatus ( ©’s TA GRASS), 848 Brizopyrum siculum, fine new dwarf a dwarf, very pretty species, with silky species, shining foliage. 1ft............-- 5 heads of flowers..... posasodsoousuac Sang 60 5 849 Bromus brizaformis, a splendid species, 858 Panicum sulcatum, very fine, broad blooming in graceful spikes; biennial..... 5 leaves, elegantly ribbed and plaited. 1ft., 5 850 Chloris radiata, a free-blooming annual 859 Pennisetum longistylum, a graceful species, with radiating heads of flowers... .10 grass, with elongated heads of flowers. 851 — elegans, new, of very handsome growth, .10 1} ft... 2+. renee eeeeeeeeeeeeees Ronracieiete 5 852 Chrysurus aurea (Lamarkia), dwarf, 860 Stipa elegantissima, an elegant species, with feathery spikes of a golden tinge; with red and silvery flower-heads. 1% ft., .10 pretty for bouquets. aieai clei ciaratetotemtayaterels 5 | 861 Stipa pennata ATHER GRASS), a 853 Erianthus Ravenne, a splendid grass, splendid ornamental grass, with large, with fine, dense heads of TOWerE, ee feathery, panicles of Howes 3 very fine Aor 3 i as Grass; har erennial. ouquets or for drying; hardy perennial.. ee Saecae Sua eee gues 8 toni Bon Waaiolaliletirotialyallbeadtirdl acl evan a beautiful hardy

perennial grass, flowering in large panicles,

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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. GLADIOLUS.

ScaRcELy anything need be said in praise of the Gladiolus. It is, perhaps, the most beautiful and desirable of all the summer flowering bulbs, and has become a general favorite, and exceedingly popular, wherever known. The flowers, which are produced in long spikes, are of almost every shade of color, from white to delicate blush and rose, carmine, crimson, and scarlet, many varieties being beautifully tinted and striped, spotted and diversified in the most interesting manner. The Gladiolus is of the easiest culture in any good garden soil, and may be planted any time from April to the middle of June. Sct the bulbs four inches deep, and eight or ten inches apart. For along succession of bloom, it is recommended to plant the bulbs at intervals of ten or twelve days. In fall, after frost, take up the bulbs, dry them thoroughly, and keep ina dry place away from frost during winter.

Mixed Varieties, per dozen............ Wewenisimectecicas Ke BOCA Extra Fine Mixed Varieties, per dozen.. Fine Mixed Varieties, per hundred™by mail Fine Mixed Varieties, per hundred by express, at expense of purchaser ....... ne gntoncctcocoarcaca Gh!)

NEW HYBRID GLADIOLUS.

Lemoinei. Fine flowers, closely set on the spike, which is about one foot long, the upper petals of a creamy-white color, tinted with soft rose; lower ones deeply blotched with purplish crimson, bordered with bright yellow, and salmon-tinted cdge..........seececece cece cecceeceees .-.e Hach. $ 25 Maria Lemoine. Long spike of well-expanded flowers, upper divisions of a rich cream color flushed with salmon lilac, the lower petals blotched with deep crimson, bordered with bright yellow, and feathered with ark violef...2.scccavcccccccccccccccscvcccccescccsccecccesecel Each. 25 Both of these new hybrid varieties are said to be perfectly hardy, and have created quite a sensation. They are entirely novel in the style and color of their flowers, and will, no doubt, originate an interesting new class of these very pos lar plants.

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GLADIOLUS.

GENERAL COLLECTION.

: PRICE. Agatha. Rose, shaded with lake and striped with carmine, with clear yellow spots; a novel shade of COLOTeelalalatalel=iale)eloieleie\elale in elatelatatereictoraialciatelaletelsictelale eistetelstcjaieictcleiaeieiareieinieieeisteetetetersieviclere ieee po080 15 Amalthee. Pure-white, violet-red, blotched lower petals, slightly tinged with lilac ...........++.. 3D Angele. White, very long spike; showy..... 3odbon60 Nano godemons odosne Hobe deobooddoe Sa0bduondso eno Antonius. Scarlet cherry, slightly tinged with orange, flamed carmine and white, blotched........... .10 Bertha Rabourdin. Pure white, with magnificent large, carmine stain ...........sseeeeceeeee doneurys cu) Bijou. Bright orange-cherry, flamed with scarlet; fine......0...ssceccsceccccrsecceces Aedasoohsad0c ee «old Brenchleyensis. Bright vermilion-scarlet............ Gafelatatlelatetateleteleteterel tee Ansa g ear ci76 CHO OnE ADO oa ek O Calypso. Flesh color, striped with rose and blotched with carmine..... oousOnsecodbasoauoEAODEgaS cooe oD Celine. Rosy-white ground, striped or marbled with carmine..........-.ceceseeuerceescencccncccece 6) ob Charles Dickens. Delicate rose, tinged with buff and striped with carmine................-- Bapodod wars) Cherubini. White, flamed with carmine-violet............seceeees aidieral sioteteveiovainvaletetcteriabmerstolatets jO00U0 sanelD, Ciceron. Flower very large, of fine dark rose, tinged with violet-crimson, flamed with dark carmine; HOA MWe eretalotalelelereietnelatelelstetsicrete cietetereiatelsteverelsteie ite eisteielotsralstieieteintersictsieiatetelereisteteiaicie) seececcccccrces . oO Comte de Morny. Dark cherry-red, blotched with white sal striped with purple..... eececccccsesee 520 Duc de Malakoff. Orange-red, on yellowish-white ground; fine..............++eceeeee plaiate\eleletelelniete - 20 Fulton Vermilion. Velvet; very bright, spotted with purple; magnificent..............-.--see+e-- of ald Galathea. Blush white, with carmine blotch .........ceccccceecnccedecceecncnccecncscsrccetcecsscsns 15 Goliath. Light red, striped and spotted with carmine; large flower.........+-.++--+se+ees cic 15 Horace. Long spike; brilliant fire-red, with white stains ..............0seececccceceeeccseceses 25 Ida. White ground, slightly tinged with rose, flamed with carmine; lower petals light yellow... 15 Isis. Vermilion-scarlet, with fine pure white blotch...... ete totetelarcYote tere fatavele vate iets else SARAH cs 25 Jean d’Are. White, very slightly tinged with rose, striped with purple.. sopdbobods -20 Le Poussin. Light red, white ground, very large; white blotch on lower petals..... achataleiete afutels Sais ee) Lord Byron. Very brilliant scarlet, stained and ribbed with pure white; very showy plant........... .15 Lord Raglan. Salmon-rose, with distinct stains of vermilion-red Color.......2++--+e+e0 ASododo0 eretctetet EO) Margaretta. White ground, slightly tinged with bright carmine...... pasysoss DUD no OHOCObOY oosoCces -20 Marie. Pure white, with deep carmine blotch; fine.........cscecececeepeneecnceces abgsanndoosssDeeso 20 Meyerbeer. Brilliant scarlet, flamed with vermilion, red blotched ......-.+e.+sssseeeceeenceecercrecs -20 Mr. Lebrun d’Albane. Brilliant red, pure white blotched..........-0-+- 2-2 er esse cence ccccecnceees -20 Napoleon III. Very bright scarlet-red, white striped in the centre of the division..................- 15 Nelly. White, blazed with carminate-rose, with a large stain of a dark carmine..... 15 Neptune. Red, mottled and blotched with carmine; very beautiful .....+-.....--- 15 Ophir. Dark yellow, purple blotched.................00+ -20 Oscar. Brilliant rosy lake, white blotch ............-... 20 Othello. Light orange-red; very effective.......... Ae AAs Re Dah ME Nam AEH BOOMOUNy OCOd TOON OS 4 -20 Penelope. White, slightly tinged with pink, lower petals yellow-tinted and striped with carmine..... 15 Princess of Wales. White, flamed with carmine-rose, with deep carmine blotch -10 Proserpine. Deep rose and crimson Violet .......-..+eeeeeeceercsccees ysialctenetalavarttelsialstersterste 20 Rebecca. White, slightly mottled with lilac .............. gba gagadnooudeodcodaD 5 15 Reine Victoria. Pure white, stained with violet-carmine; very large....-..... Sodeoaxdouds 25 Romulus. Large spike, flowers very brilliant blood-red, with large pure white stains on the superior divisions, and white lines on the inferior divisions; a very showy variety...-.-+-+-++++-++e-++ Soeur Os Ay Spectabilis. Soft rose, margined cherry, and blotched with purple ..-...-++---++-2eereeeeeeeeeeeneeee +30 Stella. White, flamed with carmine............. OT rN CRUSE Vania ata tans Wataleyale eietaloe) iatelaje/o\«\sbarels 10 Sultana. Bright rose and carmine........ 6o0000 RINSE ie Late a RL ers ENSUE se fajota ctel ele \cipintermielnjela'e/#(0] ais elsietetele 25 Thalia. White, flamed and streaked with carmine; very fine .......-.---++++-++++ csangucboadan adnoon <7) Themis. Fine spike of delicate satin, rose-colored flowers, handsomely marked with light carmine blotches; very beautiful.........se.e0- SawoS Hood bnanadotodc ancrodoeubEounsodcegsobdo Jb00D000)9 eo Ze The Bride. The finest clear white variety...........-.-2.e0eeeeee reece reese ee ees 225 Thunberg. Cherry orange, pure white spots -20 Van Dyck. Crimson amaranth, striped with white; very fine..-..-.---+-+++ 11+ sess eee ease eee eee +. wld Westa. Pure white, purple carmine.........0+..eee reese eee e eee eee eee eee e eter ees ne ees senenes -20 Vulcan. Rich, velvety scarlet purple -20 Zenobia. Bright rose, flamed with carmine..........-.+.2---e-0 seers reese ett ee teeters aieraatelere So ls

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GLADIOLUS IN COLLECTIONS.

To those who prefer not to make their own selections from the foregoing list, we offer the following Col- lections, which are all composed of the best-named varieties of each class, and embrace the most distinct shades of color peculiar to this beautiful and favorite flower : —

soeseee $1.50 2.00

DOUBLE TUBEROSES.

The Tuberose is one of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of summer-flowering bulbs, throwing up tall spikes of double white flowers, two to three feet high, which remain in bloom a long period. The bulbs may be planted from February to May. When they are needed very early, they may be planted in the greenhouse or hot-bed in February or March, and for a succession of flowers, in April and May. In plant- ing, remove the offsets, and place a single tuber in a pot four or five inches wide. Use good loam and leaf- mould, with good drainage. Start them slowly, in the hot-bed or forcing-pit, or later, in the house. Water slightly at first, and when the bulbs begin to grow, increase the quantity. Those started early should be kept in heat till May, when they may be shifted into six or seven inch pots. By the first of June plunge them in ‘he garden, or transplant any not wanted to remain in pots. The 20th of May is as soon as the bulbs should te planted in the open ground.

Flowering Bulbs, 5c. each; $ .50 per dozen; $4.00 per 100. Extra Large Bulbs, 10¢. each; $1.00 ‘ $6.00

NEW DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSE.

This new variety is highly prized for the large size of its flowers, being double the size of the common kind, and finely imbricated like a rose; also for its dwarf habit, growing only eighteen inches to two feet in height; its short growth making it more desirable for growing in pots.

Flowering Bulbs, 5c. cach; % .50 per dozen; $4.00 per 100. Extra Large Bulbs, 10c. each; $1.00 “ $600 «

Caladium Esculentum.

One of the most beatiful and striking of ornamental-foliaged plants in cultivation, either for culture in large pots or for planting out upon the lawn. It will grow in any good garden-soil, and is of the easiest cul- ture. When of full size it stands about five feet high, with immense leaves, often three feet in length by two and a half in breadth, of a light-green color, beautifully veined, and variegated with dark-green. The roots should be preserved in dry sand in a cellar during winter, out of reach of frost. 25c. each 3 $2.25 per dozen. Extra-sized bulbs, 40c.; $4.50 per dozen.

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CALADIUM BATAVIENSIS.

Similar in growth to @. esculentum, but with darker, rich green leaves and dark-red leaf stems. Bulbs, 25 and 50 cents each.

AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA, OR JACOBEAN LILY.

This is a beautiful summer-flowering bulb. It generally produces two stems, one after the other, each bearing a large, lily-like flower of the richest crimson-velvet color, its golden stamens drooping gracefully over the lower petals, giving it additional brilliancy. Plant the bulbs early in May, in rich, mellow soil. 1n autumn take them up, and keep dry and secure from frost. They bloom in June. Price 25 centa each. Per doz., $2.50.

TIGRIDIAS (TIGER FLOWERS).

Tigridia Pavonia.

Mexican bulbs, growing one to two feet high. They produce their gorgeous tulip-shaped flowers of scarlet, yellow, or orange colors, most exquisitely spotted with dark crimson on their inner petals, daily from July to October; of easiest culture, only requiring to be planted in May, in rich deep soil.

PRICE Grandiflora. A new variety; scarlet, orange spotted............ jouocodobawn bousadp00 Koodo.) oll) $1.50 Cenchiflora. Golden yellow, crimson spotted..........ccceceeceece reece ceeereeeces > oO 1.00 Pavonia. Scarlet, spotted with crimson and orange 10 1.00 Fine mixed varieties.................+ elotatalstoloteversicteteveieieieis 90 8 pi} CANNAS.

For a grand and fine effect in the floral garden no foliage plants can surpass the Cannas. Whether grown in masses or planted here and there singly among flowering plants, their stately growth and massive foliage of various shades, and their brilliant flowers, combine to render them highly effective and ornamental.

Gigantea. Immense reddish foliage, shaded and striped with darker lines. 5 ft.....sssceseeenee: ee 25 Nigricans. Splendid, tall-growing variety, with rich, dark, coppery-red foliage, and dark-scarlet

HOW ELS en M OH Untcleletelelalavalaietelatatefalsreisialsiateieetatereiieiateinteletsteteisteeretaterstelae eieieiet eleteterietetetelelsteteret-dte cocecvocecren 5) Ne Plus Ultra. Superb variety; broad, copper-colored foliage, finely shaded. 4 ft....... cccecccee 25 Rendatleri. Long, dark-purplish foliage, and very large orange-scarlet flowers. 5 ft......sseseeoe 25 Depute Henon. Fine, long, green foliage, shaded with a bluish bloom; flowers bright orange. 6 ft. 25 Mixed in great variety ................ceecceccceecs REST Sr RU GES FaRas ... Per doz., $2.00 20

MADEIRA, OR MIGNONETTE VINE.

The Madeira Vine is a popular and favorite tuberous-rooted climbing plant, with dense and beautiful shining foliage, and of very rapid growth, twining on strings to a great height, or forming garlands in any fanciful form. In the autumn it is covered with racemes of feathery-white flowers, sweet and fragrant as Mignonette. It will grow anywhere, but does best in a warm, sheltered, sunny location. It is also a very pretty plant for training around the windows in the house. Tubers, 10 cents each; 60 cents per dozen.

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BOCONIA JAPONICA. A handsome, hardy, herbaceous plant from Japan, forming dense bushes five to six feet in height, which during the month of August are covered with beautiful pyramidal spikes of white flowers. As a sing?s specimen on the lawn, or centre of beds, it is most effective. Price, 25 cents each; $2.00 per dozen,

A Hyacinth blooming in summer may be considered a great novelty. This new species is a bulbous plant, and produces a flower-stalk three feet in height, terminating in a spike of twenty or more large, beau- tiful, pure-white, bell-shaped flowers, in July and August. It is of easiest culture, and has been known to stand the winter unharmed by frost, but we have classed it with spring bulbs, planting in spring and giving it the same treatment as Gladiolus. Price, 15 cents each; $1.25 per dozen.

LATHYRUS TUBEROSA. A hardy, climbing, tuberous-rooted species, with numerous clusters of handsome, bright-pink flowers, which appear during the months of June and July. Is well adapted for covering light trellises or planting in rustic baskets and vases. Price, $1.50 per dozen; 15 cents each.

OXALIS LASIANDRA. This is one of the prettiest of the few species of summer-flowering Oxalis; grows about one foot high; of bushy form, with handsome foliage. Fora long season it continues to display in profusion its bright, purplish- pink flowers, which on bright sunny days are brilliant and beautiful. Price of bulbs per dozen, 50 cents.

TRITOMA UVARIA.

One of the finest summer and autumn flowering, half-hardy, herbaceous plants, with very brilliant orange, scarlet, sceptre-like flower-heads, three to four feet in height.

Are admirably adapted for bedding out, as the numerous terminal flame-colored blossoms form a stately distant or mediate effect. They thrive in any good garden soil. On approach of winter the plants should be lifted, placed in a frame or cellar, and replanted out again in spring.. In some localities they have stood the winter in the open ground by protecting with straw and leaves. Price, $2.50 per dozen; 25 cents each.

VALLOTA PURPUREA. A splendid bulb, somewhat resembling an Amaryllis. It blooms in August, throwing up its strong stems about one foot high, each with from five to eight brilliant-scarlet, lily-like flowers; very ornamental in pots and vases, or for bedding out in summer. Price, 50 cents each.

ZEPHYRANTHUS ROSEA. This is a very fine summer-blooming bulb for planting in spring. The flowers, which are in the form of a lily, are of a beautiful rose color, and appear in succession. Plant the bulbs in May, take them up before frost in autumn, and keep over winter in a dry place. Price 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

PLANTS OF HARDY CACTUS. Opuntia Rafinesquiana Robusta. Flowers very large; brigh‘ yellow, with red centre. Opuntia Missouriensis. Flowers ye low; plant covered with small, thread-like spines. Opuntia Speciosa. Flowers golden : ellow; plant covered with long, white spines. Price, 25 cents each; 2.50 per dozen.

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CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS BY WEIGHT.

We offer the following select list of Flower Seeds ‘by weight, which includes the

most popular varieties grown for bedding,

border, or edging purposes.

All varieties

named in this list, except Sweet Peas by the pound, will be mailed free, at prices quoted below, hut no premium allowed. For general list of Flower Seeds, see page 9; for

Novelties, pages i and v.

PER OZ

Acroclinium roseum ..........-...eesee+ $0.60 6 BUDUM oo oie aac ieie cinema aici’ a OO Ageratum Mexicanum .................5 6 ol wr Imperial, Dwarf, blue......... 1.25 Alyssum, Sweet... 0... ccccss ceceacerecee .60 Amaranthus melancholicus ruber ..... 75 a ELLCOVOR ea eteilaleleverioeineleletatelateve 50 Sntirrhinum, Extra fine, mixed.......... po OD

Acter Truffaut’s, Peony flowered, mixed.. 5.00 «« Peony flowered, Globe, mixed

** Double, German, mixed......... «* Rose flowered, mixed ...........0-.2- «« Dwarf, Chrysanthemum flowered ..... 5.00 Balsam, Fine, Double, mixed................ 1.00 60 Camellia flowered, mixed ........... 2.00 se Double, white, extra ............... 2.00 Calendula Meteor ...............ssese0ne 75 Calliopsis, Fine, mixed...............0000- Aan!) Canary-Bird Flower .........+...seseeees 1.00 Candytuft, Dark Crimson ........-. 380 og White Rocket...... o¢a08 .30 Og Mixed......... doa0 dia. soe) Canterbury Bell, Single, eer Sagsda0b0n00 7d Oo «s Double, mixed........... 1.00 Canna, Mixed varieties ...........s0+-..00008 -50 Celosia, Fine, mixed...... coon SouoooboMaGone 1.00 Centaurea candidissima...... Hooseariggase JU!) WS LYWMOCALPA ...eeereeeee 3.00 Cineraria maritima................ eidaielatar 4.00 Cd << candidissima.. 2.00 Olarkia, Double, mixed..... Sbobdonaoton 50 Cobaea scandens................ gagga00d0s3 2.00 Convolvulus minor, Mixed............... 30 Cypress Vine, Scarlet............. cododngas | ald) uu se AWiliibe i ilatehev-taisietsistsinictererate slelarenpnicOO) Delphinium formosum............ Mersisiete 1.50 OS hybridum, Fine, mixed ..... 1.50 Dianthus Chinensis, Double, mixed 3 Meddewiglii, Mixed.......... Digitalis gloxinezeflora.......... sapeansoo. LA) Kt Mixed varieties..........eseceoss+- 00 Eschscholtzia, mixed....... dadboo 50 Euphorbia variegata...........s++8 dated +50 Gaillardia, Mixed..............ceesececeees Sa) Gaura Lindheimerii................ Saeco.) ofih) Glaucium corniculatum ...........-s00.0+ 4.00 Globe Amaranthus, Crimson,............-. .60 6 SS AWahhiteineretetelelererenieteteial= 60 Godetia, Mixed varietics........sseecsseeeeee 50 Gypsophila paniculata, White eile fe stelevetoterele 60 Helichrysum, Mixed varieties ...-........ -- 1.00 Hibiscus Africanug............+..000- Boden As) Hollyhock, Double, fine, mixed............. 2.00 ay English, superb, double........ 5.00 Iie A Ey ole naoodndursononeesedberucdooksoddas 00 Larkspur, Double, branching..............- 50 es DD WartrO Celene \nicip caislelsieeieisiatel 50 Linum grandiflorum rubrum........... aif) Lobelia speciosa, Deep bluc............... 2.00 “ Crystal Palace Compacta........ 5.00

Ke eracilis...... bdddnboDpodaenaonedede 2.00

PER OZ.

Lupinus, Mixed varietics........c.ss.eece++» $0.00 Marigold, African, Double mixed........... 50 ee French, double, mixed............ .60 Marvel of Peru, Mixed............,..-ce000 30 Matricaria (Feverfew), Double, white....... 1.00 Maurandya, Mixed varieties .............++ . 5.00 Mignonette, Sweet.......... coped oEdeass00 So. oils “ Large flowered .............+0 -20 cen ie Glory, Mixed............csecsese- 20 os Crimson.. +20

se a ito ene nongen -20

ce a Blue....... -20

Myosotis palustris (True Forget-me-not).. 6.00

Nasturtium, Tom Thumb, €carlet........... .40 a MOC Paboas sopnonuaod Guododade.. i)

of Ruby King... 0. 0-cscwssessee 40

C Mixed varieties.............-.. .40 Nasturtium, Tall, dark crimson.........--+- -20 ae foeeiScarletintntarteecvers -20

ce « Orange....- +20

GU OO Wb <eh GaSb odcao5 SrelelalateiaancO Nemophila, Mixed varicties..........-cce2+- 40 Pansy, Large, English, extra...... soo0r - 5.00 ‘¢ International prize........ssesecseree 4,00

as Extra fine, mixed .........ceecceseees 2.00 Perilla Nankinensis...... aie sin\s/s\«)n\clololeleiefen atOU Petunia, Extra, fine, mixed..............-+-- 3.00

a6 Ib rabbi) GaggdobosbanqonobaD Phlox Drummondil, Fine, mixed.... Portulaca, Single, mixed..... Bd60000006 Os Double, mixed... ..........6 Poppy, Double, carnation flowered, uiveak sit SOU) a Double Ranunculus flowered, mixed, .50 Pyrethrum aureum (Golden Feather).... Ricinus communis (Castor Oil Bean)..... .30 cd) BANELUINEUB.......5.eeeeeceees ess 80

a Mixed varieties.....

ecsnceese ese) 200

Salpiglossis, Fine, mixed...... Sanvitalia procumbens Flore Pleno... 1.00 Saponavria calabrica..... adetiotoaadadesc -. 60 Scabiosa, Mixed varieties ...... Bhs 60 Schizanthus, Mixed varieties............ Waters EAU Sensitive Plant.............. Miveleteieleiscierinen Ausmaihe) Buailax (Myrsiphyllum) ...0.0e.eceeeneeeees - 38.00 Stock, Ten Week, large flowered, mixed .... 4.00 ss Boston Market White................- 4.00

Sweet Peas, Invincible Striped, perlb. $1.50 .15

OG «¢ Painted Lady, per lb. $1.50 ,.. 15 OO «« Purple, per lb. $1.50........... 15 “s «« Scarlet Invincible, per lb. $1.50 .15 “ “© White, per Ib. $1.50 .......... Panel oe os

Mixed varieties, per lb. 75 cts. 15 Sweet William, Hunt’s Perfeetion, mixed, 1.00

Tagetes Signata pumila.......... eine wlstet ti) Thunbergia, Mixed varieties.......... Aa acicnohces!) Verbena hybrida, Fine mixed........ Sarale'eie 600) 03 Splendid mixed WiAmCa rosea)... von s cede ccs ceecnemeeie ' COME) hay pg oEadeAadadbModouO ooo ceoes

secceee

Zea, Japanese maize...

Zinnia, Fine, double, mixed.....

Hovey & Co.’s

ILLUSTRATED GUIDE AND SHED CATALOGUE.

VEGETABLE SEEDS.

To this department of our Catalegue we have always given our most careful attention. Much progress has been made in improving our Vegetables by careful selections of Seed Stock and the introduction of new and more profitable sorts for market and family use. Many of the most valuablevarieties we offer, originated in this vicinity among the best growers of Vegetables for the Boston Markets, affording us the opportunity of disseminating these kinds in their greatest purity, and enabling us to offer our customers a superior stock of Home Grown Seeds Such kinds as cannot be successfully matured in this latitude we obtain from the most reliable growers of seeds in more favored sections of this country, and a few choice standard varieties we import from the best sources in Europe. We test our seeds before selling them, so that our customers can rely on their good-growing qualities,

Prices are quoted by the Packet, Ounce, Quarter Pound, and Pound, Quart (Pint at Quart rate), and Peck, at Store, or delivered to Express here; also Rates by Mail, postage paid. Four quarts sold at peck rate, half pound at pound rate; less than four ounces, at ounce rate. For Seeds in large quantities, special prices given on application.

ALL SEEDS AT OUNCE AND PACKET PRICE SENT BY MAIL, POSTAGE PAID.

ARTICHOKE. PRICES OF SEEDS. Sow in April, in good, rich earth, in drills one inch deep and about BY MAIL, twelve inches apart. Transplant the following spring to a permanent PKT. OZ. LB. LB. , LB.

place. The plants should stand two feet apart each way; require a deep, rich, moist loam; protect during winter.

Large Globe. The best for general US€.........eeceeeeeeeececeeeees rep. +25 = 33.00 $3.10 $1.00 ASPARAGUS. Sow the seed early in spring, one inch deep, in rows one foot apart. When two years old, they may be transplanted into permanent beds, setting the plants four inches beneath the surface and the rows two feet apart. Conover’s Colossal. Excellent; of very large growth.........ssse+. 5 -10 -60 -70 25 Moore’s Premium Mammoth, Stalks truly ‘‘mammoth”’........ 5 10 1.00 1.10 .35 Giant Purple Top. Grows t0 & Z00d BiZe.eseseveeseeressecercsecess 5 -10 -60 10 25 BEANS, ENGLISH.

Sow as early as the ground will admit, in rows two feet apart and MAIL, three inches apart in the rows. Qt. POK. QT, Early Mazagan. Very hardy; height two feet.........s.s.200- Gciemiain 10 — 30 - aft Long Pod. Grows three feet high; very productive. wat) LO _— .30 = 55 Broad Windsor, The best for general use...sseeeeeeeeeee 10 — 39 = .DD

BEANS, DWARF OR BUSH.

Plant two or three inches apart, in rows two and a half feet apart, in light, rich soil; hoe often, never when the vines are wet. All the follow- ing varieties of beans are very sensitive to frost and cold, and should not be planted before the middle of spring. Can be sown as late as July.

Early Yellow Six-weeks. Excellentfor string or shell............... .10 — 25 1.50 -50 Early Rachel. One of the earliest. We recommendit asastring-bean, .10 —_— +25 1.50 -50 Valentine. Long, tender pod; an excellent string-bean 10 - 25 1.50 50 White Valentine. Resembles the well-known Red Valen -10 — +30 1.75 55 Mohawk. Early, productive, and very hardy........... -10 — 25 1.50 50 China. Red eye; one of the most productive. ...++ssseesseeeeeeeeeees -10 ~ 25 1.75 50 White’s Extra Early, or Feejee. Remarkably early; stringorshell, .10 — 25 1.50 50

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PRICES OF SEEDS. Ss) Deh

BEANS, DWARF OR BUSH.

Dwarf Horticultural. Excellent green or dry; early............... 10 Heetpee: or Thousand to One. A favorite string-bean; very pro- TICLLVC)crclajaie wlelelnielnialeisve) siutaletinystaletel=\atoteievetnieie Sosso5 cadsesas iefelaleieintsta sent O White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf. Late and productive .10 Dwarf Golden Wax. Harlier and more productive than other Bush IWiAKHS CANIS icin \nlalajelota(ofaloioieteleteiceieielatcleielseicleinioters siatals(eiele/aistelefelevelelsierelealels ia -10 Black Wax. Pods yellow; superior string-bean..........s.seseeeceee 10 AYE Wak, An excellent variety; pods and beans white; early and _ prolific ..... seeceee sisleielelsicisicieielsie icinieincivivieleisioiaciienieincin ne eee erates 10 Dwarf White Wax, Long Seeded. Has long white seeds and white WAX POGS eoeeeeseecscccncccccssccececcerscseeees lojeis{alelelsfaleletwiels escee 10

BEANS, POLE OR RUNNING.

Plant in hills, three feet or three and a half apart, with a pole to run on. London Horticultural. An excellent variety as a snap or shell bean, .10 Red Cranberry. Very productive; excellent as a string or snap bean, .10 Marblehead Champion. Earliest Pole Bean; vigorous and produc-

Hh) < oudodhbaricn \s|ojeiv/elala)als/0)s|u/e/»leje/e\a}n\=[ele/nlple siete atalcps cheisicialeietneeiate steelers 15 White Case-Knife. Excellent shell-bean; one of the best dry........ -10 Indian Chief, or Wax. One of the finest string-beans; prolific and HOECH? donacosdoddbbos aisielatetsieteieisieteieierersiete Micisiedatateleleteoicloveiaicistersisieie tater doo aay) Giant Wax. Exceedingly productive; very tender snap-bean......... -10 White Wax Pole. Pods of good size; exceedingly tender........... -10 Concord. Fine string or shell; early; a good baking bean............. -10 Soarret Runner. Ornamental climber; young pods excellent as string CATS eletalelateveratelefelniaia/elelelaraicteretefeleieloenictotateferaietele elaieietetacteieisisielet eet aaistatate 10 White Runner. Flower and seeds white................ceseeeeeceee 10

Parse: Lima. The most delicious bean grown; plant in warm, sandy BOM ete tofelesslotaretotelaleiateleisiaistelalelelatslslaisleteinie(sisieteieieieisleteieieleieintcinisesieu ea eieeieists Tacs -10

Seiva, or Small Lima. Earlier than the Large Lima; excellent..... .10 Dreer’s Improved Lima. Superior quality; earlier than the old Variety ...s..05 ec eesee ee receivvecveceesecerenscie veces ssivine eieleralele do all)

BEET.

For early use, sow as soon as the soil can be worked; for autumn use, about the middle of May; for the winter supply, early in June. Sow in drills, and cover the seed one inch. Thin out to six inches apart, and hoe frequently.

Dewing’s Bary, Blood Turnip. Best for general use. Flesh, deep IDIGGGENC icvatetetetelaveleleletelelelstotetelsfercieiekelaiatorore sielaietereteretelatelatetere eloleleteiaietsidietelata 4 Bassano. Earlier than Dewing’s; flesh tender and juicy............. : Bastian’s Extra Early Turnip. Handsome shape; deep-red color, Simon’s Harly Blood Turnip. Favorite variety for marketing; early, Egyptian Dark Red. Earliest variety grown; profitable for market, Hatch’s Extra Early. Animproved variety; for table or market ... Yellow Turnip. Very early; flesh golden-yellow............2-+.00- Long Blood Red. Excellent for winter use; very dark flesh......... Carter’s St. Osyth. New, half-long variety; rich blood-red; excellent, . Henderson’s Pineapple. A _ half-long variety; flesh deep crimson, Swiss Chard, or Silver. Leaf-stalks; are served up like Asparagus... Perpetual Spinach. Leaves excellent for cooking as ‘“‘Greens”’..... Beck’s Sea-Kale. Leaf-stems delicate and tender when cooked ..... . White Sugar. A large variety, extensively used for feeding stock.... Lane’s Imperial Sugar. The hardiest, most productive, and best... Carter’s Mammoth Long Red Mangel Wurzel. Grows to an ENOFMOUS SIZE. ...--- eee ee Sbdob soo dooddasacooabncoghosoonG pudadasos : Norbiton Giant. The heaviest cropping Long Red Mangel........... Carters Champion Yellow-Globe Mangel Wurzel. Best globe- Blaehatel gosisasoognnddvdoseunoanousboonne oe levcicicecieacvcecesevecinece Gn

ra ov on Or OU OT OV OV ONS On Or Cr OF Or Or Or Or

i BROCCOLI.

Sow in hot-bed in April, or in the open ground in May. Transplant into deep, rich soil, in rows two feet apart. Early Purple Cape. Head purple, close, and compact; very hardy.. .10 White Cape. Head large and white ..............c sees eeecccerecce cedars Walcheren. White heads; resembles the Cauliflower, but hardier.... .10

BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

These ope great numbers of small heads, like miniature Cab- bages, on the stem, which in autumn are tender and excellent. Cultivate

as directed for Cabbage.

Selected. Carefully saved from fine stock........+.-.-++++2e0+% eeteey-iets 5 Scrymger’s Giant. A very fine new variety from England.....+.ose«+ 5

oz.

-50

+20 29

Qr. -30

25 .20

30 30

-30 35

LB.

Tit

MAIL. PECK. QT. $2.00 50 1.50 50 1.25 50 2.00 -60 2.00 -60 2.00 60 2.00 -60 2.00 55 2.00 -60 1.75) a 2.00 -80 2.00 65 3.00 +65 1.75 65 2.00 -65 2 00 65 2.50 70 2.50 -10 3.50 -80 BY MAIL. 1B. LB. 65 20 73 20 85 «25 +85 02d 1.00 -30 10 -20 85 25 -70 -20 85 2% 85, 25 1.10 30 50 15 ie) 25 -70 15 -70 15 270 15

Hovey & Co.'s Illustrated Catalogue. 45°

Fottler’s Drumhead Cabbage. ° dere Wakefield Cabbage.

CABBAGE. Py PRICES OF SEEDS. For very early use, sow in hot-bed in February or March. “April and BY MAIL. May sow in the open ground, for autumn and winter use. Transplant PKT. OZ. LB. LB. LB.

into very rich and deep soil. EARLIEST VARIETIES. Early Jersey Wakefield. A standard early Cabbage in the markets, 5 30 $300 “$3.10 $1.00

Henderson’s Early Summer. Highly recommended as the best large, early sort. Heads very solid and compacts keeps longer after

heading, without bursting open, than any other......... 5 30 3.00 3.10 1.00 Early Wyman. The largest early Cabbage; very popular -10 40 4.00 4.10 1.25 Little Pixie. Firm heads; early, sweet, “and tan er; may be planted

ClOHG ere te cites seis cine cmaaiat elnesiucialeatsietsmtestese Wop stains seplatstotare eletern’ a 5 -20 —- — — Super ene Early York. An improved Variety; 3 close and compact

GUO a wicieiasce u/c dius Gwe aidiac neu s.oceau'ccinewassle sonic saisinavelajejsiawis wmieele 5 15 1.50 — = Large York. Larger and later than the Early York; fine sorte.c.cscs. 5 15 = 1.50 1.65 50 Sugar Loaf. A fine v ariety for flavor and tenderness.......+++ POE Mt -20 2.00 2.10 60 Filderkraut. The most solid cabbage grown, and sure to head.....+.. tS) 40 _

SECOND EARLY.

Fottler’s Early Drumhead, The best carly market Drumhead, often weighing twenty to thirty pounds. Comes into use in July and

August, and by later planting is equally valuable as a winter Cabbage, 5 25 3.00 3.10 1.00 Schweinfurth. Valuable both for its earliness and large size; tender

PTSMECURESOL un aiatsiaedla ola Usleinupiniipie'uinie - sielale clateainwia i aeeal sieiac aisleutele Gia Saisie 5 -30 3.00 3.10 1.00 Winnigstadt. Very solid heads of a conical shape; one of the best.. 5 30 3.00 3.15 -80 Large French Oxheart. Tender; forms its heads readily; fine

TEV) ae Acocesose ACO DOG Selidaate Sporoennconc Tetodeaccasbr Aoarcenaoe 5 -20 2.00 2.10 .60

LATE VARIETIES.

Stone Mason. Very large, solid heads; sweet and tender............ 10 25 3.00 3.15 1.00 Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead. The largest Cabbage known;

solid, sweet, and tender; very reliable in heading; most profitable for

MATKEL. once ccccccesscccenccccccesesccnsccccecccsscncpevesssccdecvas 10 .30 3.00 3.15 1.00 Large Late Drumhead. Large, round head; hardy, and keeps well, 5 25 1.50 1.60 50 Premium Flat Dutch. A veal winter variety; heads large and

BOLIC sipre aie Rae cluidie acct citi aldalcatlve aeons dhwaae occ aplaman cece conical: 5 25 { 5 i Large Vertus Drumhead Savoy. ‘A French variety, recommended “e Cpe ctr

FOF WIRLER TGC oo0'e's 6 oo cna's a ninielv bidiae.dlaln’e.an wiacidlaivbiaians\weietarcie a'aielciajae’s whe 5 15 2.25 2.30 75 Large Late Ulm Savoy. Produces large, solid heads, with few loose

JGAVERS VEL] CUT « onivciusls asieudialacistsise sia ean e meme mates sem nine aie was, 310 40 4.00 4.15 1.20 Improved American Savoy. Heads of good size and firm; very

HOMADIG aie cionve « viqinols niadinicildiarsin/sJacien scree sie oibinuitiomiembiotejaiate ts nie sinlelcinie 5 30 3.00 3.15 1,00 Early Dwarf Ulm Savoy. Very curly; sweet and tender...... rece, ety) 40 == es ae Green Globe Savoy. Medium-sized firm heads; very tender........ 5 .20 1.50 1.65 50 Drumhead Savoy. Head large, round, compact, and 2 little flattened, 5 30 2.50 2.65 75 Red Dutch. Favorite sort for pickling.” Goce Stee suche uenaricoocagusericic 5 30 3.00 3.10 1,00 Large Red Drumhead. Larger than Red Dutch; heads very solid. . 5 30 3.00 3.10 1.00

CARROT.

For early crop, sow as soon as the ground can be worked; they may be sown as late as the middle of June. The drills should be one inch in depth, and from twelve to fifteen inches apart. The plants should stand four or five inches apart. Carrots do best in a deeply tilled, sandy loam. 6 15 150 1.60 50

Earliest Very Short Searlet. Very carly; excellent for forcing..... Barly Scarlet Horn, Early, and much esteemed on account of its 5 +16 1,25 1.35 40 enderness

Improved Long Orange. Roots long, and tapering regularly toa = 8 = 10.70

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46 Hovey & Co.'s Illustrated Catalogue.

PRICES OF SEEDS.

BY MAIL, PET. OZ. LB. LB. 5 LB,

CARROT.

Danvers Thick Half-long. Valuable for field or garden; adapted to

Shallow sOi18......cevccecccsersceee Budebedooosddes adsganoece tierce 5 15 $1.00 $1.15 40 Scarlet Nantes. New variety; half-long; color and texture fine ...... 5 15 1.50 1.60 -50 Orange Intermediate. Bright orange-red; sweet; excellent for table

or stock...........0 osdoaeese Siatelasete misters loca leietsieieite Sadces55 déocda0 5 15 1.25 1.35 AC Large Altringha: Flesh, orange-red, crisp, and breaking in its

PERCUNEY wpeterclelatalavelalalstateloiatele elevate = cfateteistelotecielstataistetatalobeesteleleraicials|aitie tie ieiaistate 5 15 80 -90 25 Large White Belgian. Very large, and valuable for field culture.... 5 10 75 85 25 Large Orange Belgian. Similar to above, exceptincolor........ Jio0 5 10 75 85 20

Boston Market Celery.

Page 47. CAULIFLOWER.

This highly esteemed vegetable requires the same treatment and cul- BY MAIL. ture as Cabbages. PET. OZ. LB. LB. 4 LB Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. The earliest variety; large, compact head;

VOTVeULIAe sheletelotslaie aielsfeiale}steleteierats eisicieeiacieisten cisteeeteieare Edncoocoineon stone 2s 2.50 —_ = = Early Snowball. Valuable and excellent; very early dwarf variety;

may be planted as close as eighteen or twenty inches apart.......... 25 4,00 _ — i Extra Karly Paris. A well-known, excellent variety ; oneofthe earliest, .10 75 — — _ Early Paris. Heads large, white, and compact; one of the best ...... 10 .75 10,00 10,15 3.00 Pierce’s Early American, or Boston Market. Favorite in Boston

IMALKEU Ee ese tieisiseticnwcie nein icteeee ciiconicieeioers Mektahe els ereioteistetercieisrets seen elO 75 — om - Le Normand’s Short-stemmed. Heads large, compact, and fine

flavor. cece. Scene inaiataicls DOR B eS HARA CHS Oso ae Sau BLOoatad eco booasoDed -10 275 = = ad Hlovey’s Early American. One of the earliest and best varieties.... -10 75 _- _ _

Veitch’s Autumn Giant. The heads are beautifully white, large, and

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PRICES OF SEEDS. CELERY. BY MAIL.

PKT. OZ. LB. LB. , LB. Sow thinly, and transplant when about three inches high. Prepare trenches a foot deep, a foot wide, and five feet apart, by filling them half full with decomposed manure, and mixing with the soil from the sides of the trenches, Place the plants eight inches apart. Boston Market. Branching, clear white, dwarf, crisp,and tender.... .10 85 $4.00 $4.15 $1.25 White Solid. Large, strong-growing variety; clear white, solid, and CYIspsce cs. sWacisetecacatavasnnivacsces 5 25 2.00 2.15 75 Sandringham Dwarf White. : 5 30 8©3.00 = 3.10 1.00 Haywood’s Queen. White; of strong growth, sweet, nutty flavor.. .10 40 4.00 4.10 1.25 Carter’s Incomparable Dwarf Crimson. Exceedingly solid, dwarf

HALA Gap isasive waig.vicin mackie slices tmagicsvina static a old sta; mrafatain wala tnt e/ofeteral stl aft 5 40 3.50 — —_ Laing’s Mammoth Red. Flavor unsurpassed; color, rich crimson.. 5 30 — _ —- be aca or Celeriac. Forming turnip-shaped bulbs of celery *

RVOF nin cidulecccicia cane dasiesnclselnicc classless oc acee cccwcensonsscecvceee 25 -- — — Celery Seed. For flavoring soups, €tC. .-..scseresecccecccececessceees — *LOp. 47.00 -60 _ CHERVIL.

Sow in drills about a quarter of an inch deep and fifteen inches apart.

The leaves may be cut, and will grow again several times during the season... 5 20 _ _ — CHICORY.

The roots are used as a substitute for coffee; cultivated in the same way as Oarrots.

Large-Rooted, or Coffee.......... need SesnccaseaRde nisin bites «iajare vis « ated a 15 1.50 1.60 at

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Burr’s Improved Sweet Corn.

CORN. Ears, 5 and 10 cents. BY

Plant in May, and for a succession, every week until July. The hills MAIL. should be about four feet apart each way; or if planted in drills, they PRT. QT. ‘PECK. «» QT. should be four feet apart. Corn delights in a warm, rich soil.

SWEET, OR TABLE VARIETIES.

Early Minnesota. Very early and sweet; ears of good size.........- 10 — 25 1.25 -50 Narragansett Early Sweet. The earliest sort; quality unsurpassed, .10 — 29 1.25 -50 Crosby’s Early Twelve-rowed. The favorite Early Corn in Boston

FOBUR GS resiw.calda)deiaa clciniv cisiclule aceiciasteie a vfs ROCe olatm slaisitiaisiaiaie siaefu tele e\eid’e 10 _ py) 1.25 -50 Darling’s Extra Early Sugar. Dwarf, early; very tender, and yields

WOME siwialeniah wistvin aiuielsinisisie's sia deeite nadie siataae ald wGeaaer orice ne CMD -10 — 25 1.25 50 Moore’s Early Concord. The largest and best early variety........ -10 —_ 25 ©6125 -50 Potter’s Excelsior. Medium in earliness and in size of ears; very

sweet and tender; keeping longer for use in its green state than any

DIMER VARLOL Ys od peneesieuedes coowariedc cel A eets och edearetes aC eriaRE .10 — +25 Golden Sweet, Early, very sweet and delicious.......csceeeesseeeess 10 _ +30

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PRICES OF SEEDS. aa

MAIL, PET. er. PECK. Qf. CORN. Red Cob Sweet. An early twelve-rowed variety; large, and very sweet, .10 — -25 $1.25 50 Black Mexican. The sweetest and tenderest Sugar Corn ............ 10 — 230 1.25 50 Burr’s Improved. Jars eight or ten inches long; tender and sweet.. .10 — 25 1.25 -50 Mammoth Sweet. Hars of the largest size; twelve to sixteen rowed; VETVABNYVC Una ctelefatalats/elcjoiete e(aielelalate/aie/aleteleyefeisterstsiaioioreiatsteraaiet melee ieesciareanictete 10 = 2d 1.25 200 Stowell’s Evergreen. Superb late variety, with large ears and long COMME Sie relseiicislstelelereteieieisrcistalcialeiniels eleteteroletere oveleinetieteramicioieistecieteeceisie cia 10 — 25 1.25 50 Egyptian. A very tall growing and late kind, but very prolific...... «. LO — 5) 1.25 250 Adams?’ Early. ood table sort; kernels pure white; very early..... 10 — 25 1.25 -00 Tuscarora. A very large eight-rowed variety ; keeps long fit for table, .10 — 25 © 1.25 50 FIELD VARIETIES, Erc. Early Yellow Canada. Early, and See productive ......... o ol® _— 15 75 45 Longfellow. Very long eight-rowed ears...........-...06+ bp — 20 1.00 -50 White Pop............. ofelelalalefatsiatetelsiaisleteloletefelalctelei=yelst=ielelatelsia/shel-tmleyetetettore -10 _— 30 — 00 Nonpareil Pop..... ma\ajele\a/n\e \=/n|s =| e/s\a\=\ejal= ~lsie|s/e'e\e! sive olslalajoleloialrie\evic)e\n(a\sl= 10 _ 30 _— -50 Rice Pop. Finest parehing NEMEIK 7D Ob0d Oba Gaon Ado oopadodeoouduRLuodon 10 _ 230 — 50 Sweet Fodder Corn. Preferable to the other kinds for feeding cows. Per bushel, $2.50..........26 Sietalelefeteinisteteieisieveleteleisine SooddoAdaode aoadas = ali) — 15 75 40 CORN SALAD. BY MAI, PET. |) OZ ibe LB. 4 LB. Cultivated for its tender leaves, which are esteemed as a winter and spring Salad; sow early in September in shallow drills......csscccee--s 5 10 =: 1.00 1.10 30 CRESS, OR PEPPERGRASS. Sow rather thick, in shallow drills, and at short intervals during the season. ‘Ihe Water Cress requires to be grown on the edge of a brook. Fine Curled. The variety generally grown ......... Aas sconodad oba500 1a) 10 -50. -60 .20 ‘Water. Much used as an early Spring Salad.........0..ssseeeeeeree -» 10 40 _ = — White Spinel Cucumber. Early Cluster Cucumber. Early Frame Cucumber. CUCUMBER. The seed should not be planted until the weather in spring has be- BY MAIL. | come warm and settled. Make the hills about four feet apart each way, PET. OZ. LB. LB. jLB

and prepare them by mixing thoroughly with the soil in each, a shovelful of well-rotted manure.

Early Russian. The earliest variety; very tender and productive.. 5 10 1.00 1.15 30 Early Cluster. Length of fruit, about five inches ; tender and productive, 5 10 1.00 115 +30 Early Frame. A standard variety; fruit straight; early and productive, 5 10 #100 1.15 30 White Spine. <A well-known variety; straight and well formed.... pe 5 5 15 1.00 1.15 230 Bost kk hit ine. Best for forci or open culture for peach ne nee ee ee eee Bi ile 15) Ae vet Bost kkle. The kind d altogether by the Boston Pickle Manu- ene es ee ee er Green Prolific. One of the best pickling sorts; immensely productive, _9 elo 1.25 1.85 «30 Tailby’s Hybrid. Ofbeautiful deep-green color; crisp, tender, and fine, -10 +25 2.00 = = West India Gherkin. Used for pickles .......sssceceeececereseceees a 3 ed aS a Long Green Prickly. Skin dark-green; flesh white, crisp, and tender, . 5 . . Long Green Turkey. Sometimes eighteen inches long; firm and qa 30 (ulyon cos DanC Bb OSH SA Edom SEEBee Ho noUUaranesudbuaduodoasnoosoeqeds 5 15 1.00 . : Seneral Grant. A superb variety; length from twenty to thirty inches, .20 aa — are aE Long White. A German variety of great excellence; skin pure white, -10 a _— _ Giant of Arnstadt. Grows from twenty to twenty- four inches in Si on Meme tierce ataicvataiais elsinretele/sloloversinlpve(ele| ain vleteler== elniahaln)=]min) elaine atalsisintstahalacatesein oes ° i sa ory

ngth — _— Glory of Erfurt, Snow White. Beautiful, long, white variety. sees 120 ia ri

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CUCUMBER. English Prize Varieties for Forcing. Price per Packet, 25c.

Marquis of Lorne. Telegraph. Carter’s Champion. Blue Gown. Sion House Improved. Haage’s Striped Giant. Cuthill’s Black Spine. Cuthill’s Highland Mary.

DANDELION. PRICES OF SEEDS.

Sow in spring, in drills made a foot or more apart; thin out the plants BY MAIL. | to three or four inches, and keep well cultivated during the season; cover PKT. OZ. LB. LE. ° }.LB. lightly with straw during winter.

40 $4.00 40 4.00

$4.15 4.15

$1.25 1.28

Improved New York Egg Plant.

EGG-PLANT.

Sow in heat early in spring, and transplant into rich, warm soil when BY MAIL. the weather has become quite settled. PEM.) | OZ) 1 EBs LB. 4 LB. Black Pekin. Plant erect; fruit round, deep-purple, smooth and

glossy..../s.e othe nle'wia siniep seieie wale she'sini wal nial a diated ge miaietetpt tala eto as eee LO 50 $6.00 — $1.65 Improved New York Purple. One of the best; shape oval; fine

WAVORs/clew ce st alsicidelsia cine (Tepe yse stan hac t one Jrock peter cat maleate to. 50 6.00 — 1.65 Long Purple. Early, hardy, and productive............... Gana Panera 10 30 4.00 _— —

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ENDIVE.

Sow in drills one foot apart; thin out to ten inches apart. Blanch when the leaves are about nine inches long by drawing together and tying them carefully.

Broad-leaved Batavian. Leaves yellow-green, large, long, and broad, 5 25 _ _ _ Fine Curled, or Moss. Very fine-curled leaves, resembling moss... 5 25 _ _ — Green Curled. Easily blanched; very hardy; adapted for summer or

winter .. Jin.<ves in bicia ssi pein Wai aisthivd edneeeesecns auaiol daistel ptayaler eta teleteials ein e 5 25 _ _— _ White Curled, or Ever-blanched. Leaves cut, and beautifully frilled, 5 25 _ _ _

KALE, OR BORECOLE.

Sow early in spring; transplant and cultivate same as Cabbages. Dwarf Curled Kale, or German Greens. Fine for winter or spring :

WsGavicien onsen Wea sa ate eetresieiea sean SeUnogeb neo hscar BGhoue 4 snare! -20 8=—. 2.00 2.10 65 Cottager’s Kale. A new English variety; excellent, hardy, and pro- :

ductive...... Sines esialcwis set ma'd a esia\a''-cists relive oceania eave macteaamaes é 5 +20 _- _ =

pang ee Improved Garnishing. Many beautiful colors, laced and

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KOHL-RABI, OR TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE.

When young, esteemed for their delicate Turnip flavor ; cultivate like Cabbages. Early White Vienna, Early and fine for table use......... Early Purple Vienna. Similar to the above, except in color......... Large Purple. Very large, hardy, and productive; fine for feeding Ri

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LEEK. PRICES OF SEEDS.

Sow thinly, and when the plants are about eight inches hich, plant in PET. deep drills. Leeks require a well-tilled, rich Bote Hana ae nok

Henry’s Prize. Thelargestin cultivation; growingto a mammothsize, -10 40 — — — Broad Flag. Large, strong-growing variety, broad leaves, veryhardy, 65 20 _ - = Musselburgh. <A superior variety; very large.....s.cecsessseccscccee 10 -40 — — =

Boston Market Curled Lettuce. Summer Cabbage Lettuce. LETTUCE.

The earliest sowing may be made in February or March, under glass, BY MAIL. with slight heat. For later supplies, sow in the open ground as soon as PKT, OZ. IB. LB. 4B. the season will permit; transplant, or thin out the plants gradually to a foot apart, and keep well cultivated.

Boston Market White-seeded Tennisball. The Lettuce exclu- sively grown under glass by the market-gardeners around Boston

for winter and Spring CrOpPS.....seeceseecceccesceeceeectecceececs pac allt) -40 $5.00 $6.10 $2.00 Early Tennisball (white seed). Oneof the earliest and best; dark

STEEMMVCT YA SOL siejelejelola efalatalclelalelsleloleicielarcie Blatetote etre tetatetetet tte leateiateleesiatc iat 5 20 2.00 2.10 60 Tennisball (black seed). Excellent for spring crops; popular mar-

Ket sont xchoicorstocKuswlessh ccsiccncciench ciicieclenintaacieile cine istics 5 40 4.00 4.10 1.25 Early Curled Silesia. Very early; makes a good head; tender and

excellent.......- B0aSdadcoo00s00 Sdoooshossonucs joodgou sabe asabobseOoO 5 20 2.00 2.10 60 Boston Curled. A very popular market variety; leaves finely curled, 65 40 5.00 5.10 1.50 Early Royal Cape, or Summer. Heads roundish; close and firm, 5 .30 — — — Large India. Heads large and compact; leaves curled; a fine market i 3

BOLt.....-- Sans ooaboocdaus elstalclaloeioeracieeeisisieisieto miter teltstierttatets bec 4 — — = Hanson. Very large variety, recommended for its superior quality.... 5 220 — — — Non Plus Ultra. Of very large size, tender, and compact...........- 10 40 — _— — Drumhead, or Malta. Large, compact head; crisp and tender...... 5 -20 — — as Perpignan. Remarkable forits fine, large,solid heads; finesummersort, .10 -30 — _— = All the Year Round. Sowninsuccession, willproducetheyearround, 5 -30 3.00 _ — Brown Dutch. Hardy; enduring the winter with less protection than

Otherseeielelelavielaierelcieeieisiceeiels Seamer boasecdwosocase Soca nasasadob debe 5 25 _ — — Hammersmith Hardy Green. Oneof the best for growing in winter, 5 25 — _ — Paris Sugar. Large and succulent; remarkably fine and agreeable

Hay OLeleleleelaeisistelcleteintiseteteeiiieoe teeiete ean0d000 elelelorelefetelosere ale vinlejale sq clk 50 — = _— Satisfaction. One of the most reliable for heading in summer; long in

perfection........ dda non bdndanoog nb ocodDD An sdoCaS Soanoeo00n metelNelete rele 5 230 —_ _ — Blood-Red. Very tender variety, with red leaves.....-.++sse+-6 S0OK00 B) 40 _ _ _ Paris Cos. One of the finest varieties of Cos; popular in the Paris FE 5

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MARTYNIA.

Sow in April or May in the open ground where they are to remain, or earlier in a hot-bed. ‘The plants should stand two and a half feet apart

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Green Citron Melon. Large Musk Melon.

MELON (Musk Varieties).

Prepare hills six feet apart each way ; incorporate well with the soil in each hill a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure. When the weather has become warm, plant about a dozen seeds in each hill; afterwards thin out, leaving four good plants.

Hovey & Co.'s Illustrated Catalogue. 5I PRICES OF SEEDS. MELON (Musk Varieties). BY MAIL. PET. OZ. IB. LB. iLB Christiana. Very choice; flesh yellow; early; one of the best......++ 5 15 $1.00 $1.10 § .60 ? Green Citron. Flesh green; very sweet, thick, and melting... wee 5 10 .80 90 25 Nutmeg. Fruit oval, good size, rich, sweet, melting; very fine... eetee 5 10 80 90 25 White Japan. The earliest variety; thick flesh; sweet and delicious, 5 15 1.00 1.10 40 Sill’s Hybrid. Very early; salmon-colored; flesh rich, sweet, and GeliCiOUS. occcccccccvcccsceccbcesncccccecececescccuscace seeds sade ate 5 15 1.25 1.35 40 Bay View Cantaloupe. Green-fleshed; quite early; grows from te . to fifteen pounds in weight, and is said to excel all others in sweet- ness and Celicious flavOr....ccccccce-seersserscsecrsens Sac toeitaee fe 5 15 1.50 i — Ward’s Nectar. Early, prolific; sweet, rich, and delicious........ aa0 5 15 ag ce pes, Long Yellow Musk. Deeply ribbed; flesh thick; early and productive, 5 10 80 90 25 Pineapple. Form roundish; flesh green, melting; early and productive, 5 15 — = a Skillman’s Fine Netted. Earliest green-fleshed sort; excellent flavor, 5 15 _ = a Casaba. Long, green-fleshed variety ; melting, and delicate flavor..... 5 15 — — —

Mountain Sweet Water Melon. Citron Melon. WATER MELON. BY MAIL.

PET. OZ. LB. LB. LB.

Mountain Sweet. Avery long, oval variety; very sweet and delicious, 9 -10 75 -90 +25 Mountain Sprout, Resembles the preceding, but is earlier; very pro-

ductive ..... Guulss abehbley daeleastis vr Waiss Seinkineenealncalp abieaous ea welaa 5 10 78 90 25 Black Spanish. Large, very dark green; flesh deep red; sugary and

BECOME ty use haieceiewisies siplecs ciclo vienins codes iaes siecle selcielsainigaelep eels 5 10 -80 95 25

Phinney’s. Unequalled for earliness, hardiness, and quality .......+- . 5 -10 1.00 1.10 30

Citron. Employed in making sweetmeats and preserves...ereeeseseees 5 LO) 00) tO -380

MUSHROOM SPAWN. Best Milltrack. Per lb., 15c.; eight Ibs. $1.00. By mail, 30c. per Ib.

MUSTARD. Sow in shallow drills every week or two, during the season, for suc- cession. White. Fine for salads. .....ccccrccccccccccccccccescce deldidcnacesisiva oe 5 10 «20 235 20 Black. For culinary use .......ccccccccsccccscscncs Maewecaiseasecsscoe | 0 10 «20 35 -20 NASTURTIUM.

Sow thinly, in rows or patches, an inch deep; peculiarly adapted for trellis work.

Tall Yellow. Used for pickling as a substitute for capers....ee.seeeee 5 15 = 1.50 1.60 -50

OKRA, OR GOMBO.

Sow thinly on dry, warm soil, in shallow drills two feet apart; thin out to nine inches apart.

Dwarf Green. The best variety for general cultivation........... eant 5 10 75 85 25 Leng Green. Pods long and ribbed..........ccccccccrscscccevosecers 5 10 75 85 25 ONION.

Sow as early in spring as the ground can be worked, in rows fourteen inches apart and half an inch deep. The ground must be richly manured with fine compost, and well worked and raked fine before sowing the seed. Danvers Yellow. Buxton Stock. Very popular; early andlarge, ° 200 1.00 1.15 30 Danvers Yellow. Fine quility...... pee aoe ants satan anicnen ets eee te -10 +65 -90 +25 Early Red. A very fine, early sort; handsome shape; smooth and solid, 25 0 1.50 1.65 -50 Large Red Wethersfield. Grows large and keeps well; deepred... ® 15 1.00) 1.15 +30 Large Yellow Flat, A fine, large, flat sort, of excellent quality; sure P 15 1.00

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PRICES OF SEEDS. ONION. BY MAIL.

PET. oz. LB. LB. White Portugal. Mild-flavored and early; fine for summer and au- Ane

tUMM USC... . cee eene plcioialeotioienieietete ce ainlotelalaluisisielaiuleleineteiats etcieieie oh ral O) -20 $2.00 $2.65 §$ .75 New Queen. Sown early, ‘will produce onions early in summer ..+.00 » LO 30 3.00 3.15 1,00 ‘Giant Rocca. Of globular shape and delicate flavor; a giant variety .. .10 30 = 3.00 3.15 1.00 Giant White Italian Tripoli. White skin, flat; mild flayor..... dag. aK) 30 8.00 3.15 1.00

‘Giant Red Italian Tripoli. Enormous size; excellent, mild flavor... .10 30 3.00 3.15 1.00 Top, or Button Onion. Bulbs, per quart, 40¢. ; 3 by mail, 60c.

Potato Onions, or Multipliers. Per quart, 30c.; by mail, 55c.

‘Onion Sets. Per quart, 30c.; by mail, 60c.

ORACH, OR MOUNTAIN SPINACH.

Sow in drills two feet apart; very succulent and excellent for

‘*¢ Greens”?....... sleveleletoteleletatcreinic douandase Yeiclorelolalotelelotelelaloletsterevelelatalalerstevetelera 20 _ — — PARSLEY. Soak the seeds a few hours in warm waiter, and sow in drills one foot apart. ‘Carter’s Champion Moss Curled. Fine, moss-like; unsurpassed for garnishing ...... sifetslolalateletetslaieva s\elslclaielel diateteteleiofeisinieisiste see se et stetsls Ovi 1a) 10 41.00 1.10 +30 ee eO LL Ss Excelsior, or Fern-leaved. Exceedingly perfect moss- like leaf..... Wicieietorleseiciotaleia ai cia tale ioasis eielein cio Cee eee Each beet iyi) 25 — — _ ’ ‘Chappell’s Matchless. Favorite i in the London markets....cs0csse0 ay 10 1.00 1.10 30 Covent Garden. Compact form; triple curled........... Mieietsleieieieere . 5 10 1.00 1.10 30 Arlington Double Curled. The popular market sort .........+ plete) sistent 10 1.00 1.10 30 PARSNIP. Sow early in the spring, in drills tolerably deep; scatter the seeds yay and cover evenly with the rake; succeeds well in a rich, sandy loam. Large Dutch. Roots long, white, and smooth; may bekeptover winter, 5 10 200 65 20 Maltese. Superior to others in quality and fineness of texture......... 5 10 -60 -90 25 Hollow Crown. Roots long; grows mostly below the surface....... 5 5 10 -60 -70 20 Sutton’s Student. A new variety of superior flavor ........ssssseeee 5 10 -60 70 +20

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PEAS.

For early crop, sow as soon as the ground is in working condition, in light, rich soil. For general crops, the ground should be well manured the previous year. Sow in rows and cover to the depth of two and a half

or three inches; bush the tall-growing kinds when about six inches high. BY MAIL. EARLIEST VARIETIES. PERT. QT. PECK. QT. Philadelphia Extra Early. Standard early variety in Philadelphia 10 aL, 25 1.50 60 HMA SETISIGR boc dh notin Goan abousGado bop doaonAcmaddodsn Goon tacradadcbobr. " Z f : Carter’s First Crop. Unrivalled for earliness; imported direct from lg Messrs. Carter & Co., London. 2... cc. .e ese cee cic cos cccc ccs slee es cite “10 25 1.50 -60 Caractacus. One of the very earliest; and in size, fulness of pod, and 10 pi! 25 1.50 60 productiveness is not equalled by any early pead.....-...-+.+.eeeeeeee ; Y Improved Daniel O’Rourke eure Pods well filled and of good 10 ae 25 1.50 60 BUZE/AM Gy Ait yratetataielate/eictodteloletclene (etelelaleye eteleselateleieleletslatelrelstorsl<iolalaterelietolete ‘ . a

McLean’s Advancer. A dwarf, green, wrinkled Marrow, of fine flavor; long pods, well filled up; very prolific; avery profitable Pea 45 Sis TOVAINATKC beielelatalal sterol -faletelatala(orelaielalotelcialelelaleletaiaislelelereletalafeteitel-fatatel=lo1= 11>) Colts 0 ate "05 L75 “60

Extra Early Premium Gem. Extra ‘early, ‘dwarf, wrinkled Pea. 1ft., ° 4 4 f

McLean’s Little Gem. Adwarf, green, wrinkled Marrow; very early, 10

of excellent flavor, and a great bearer. 1 ft.....-e.sesceseeserersece Kentish Invicta. A round, blue Pea, handsome pods, superior quality. 10 ak 25 1.75 60 Ditteniste eievele lone le elatolelelelele alele}arsietelefeiatnicialstetals<fsielateiels}efoleielelefeteistal=[al-\atelat=lelsialalel> ; ae : i 5 Tom Thumb. “Of low growth; early’ and productive. 8 to 10 inches. « ae ea ee a see ; Laxton’s Alpha. Remarkable for earliness and prolific bearing....... 40 aa “95 2.00 “60 E

McLean’s Blue Peter. Only twelve inches high; a splendid bearer,

SECOND EARLY. Dwarf Marrowfat. Very early, with large, full pods; rich flavor;

10 - 20. = -1.25 5D VELY PYOAUCHIVE «1. ccc ecw cece nce e cece cere seers encsccceoereesscssess os ; Laxton’s Fillbasket. Unequalled for general crop ; profuse bearer. 3ft., , 10 ee’ 802.50 70 h Harrison’s Glory. One of the finest early Peas; ; pods large and 10 us 30 2.00 50 i ADUNGANL.. ve cccvccccccccccccccccescvecccccecesesesssscssccesesess ONL Gs o ‘ LATE VARIETIES. ay Champion of England. A standard sort, considered by all to be the best grown for general crop; of delicious flavor ; productive. 3to4ft., .10 — 20 1.50 60 — , Yorkshire Hero. Decidedly the best late wrinkled Marrow Pea..... 10 — -25 1.50 60 : Veitch’s Perfection. <A fine, late, wrinkled Marrow. The pods are e ey. exceedingly abundant and full......... ce eeee seer eee e eter see ceees -10 — Bh) 2.00 -63 Blue Imperial. Hardy, and yields abundantly; good quality. 3 fiecuieO) — 720) | 1.9 -60 Missouri Marrowfat. <An excellent market variety. 3 to 4 ft........ 10 — 15 1.00 .50 Black-Eye Marrowfat. One of the best of the Marrowfat var iotiess ‘ CU REUB Pho SoU Aes BUCO Oe Soap eens Goocagnodbdo ocadsoliage oabau0 .10 eS riuoed aaliye si AQ 3 ae) i Sugar String-Pea. The pods are edible; cook like string-beans. oft. ayuaelO) — 40 _ _— i

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PRICES OF SEEDS.

BY MAIL. PRT. OZ. LB. LB. JLB.

PEPPER.

Sow early in a hot-bed, and transplant when the weather is quite warm}; or sow later in the open ground. The plants should stand four- teen inches apart.

Squash. The best variety for pickling; flesh quite thick.............66 5 30 $3.50 $3.65 $1.00

Sweet Mountain. Much larger than the preceding; fine for pickling, 5 40 a — —

Sweet Spanish. One of the largest, earliest, and best; used for pickles, 5 40 — — —

Monstrous. Very large; of firm texture, and excellent for stufling.... 5 40 — — —

Cayenne. Pods long, cone-shaped, and intensely red when ripe........ 5 40 — — —

Cherry. Pods erect; cherry form; color scarlet; very piquant......... 5 40 a — _ POTATOES.

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Beauty of Hebron, This is a remarkably early, prolific, and dry PECK. BUSH. BBL. 3 LBS. variety, which has given the greatest satisfaction to our customers, BY MAIL, who have grown it largely for extra early crop during the past two years. The tubers are oblong, very smooth; remarkably mealy and delicate when cooked. The yield is simply enormous......... aeinelee +50 $1.50 $3.50 — $1.00

Clark’s No, 1. An extra early sort of great merit; size medium to large; form rounded oblong; very thrifty grower and heavy cropper.

It is of excellent quality, very dry, mealy, and of fine flavor, retaining its goodness until late in spring, when most other potatoes fail....... 50 1.75 4.00 — 1.00

Early Vermont. This variety has proved one of the most reliable Potatoes, being earlier, larger, more prolific, and of much better quality than the Rose; cooks dry and mealy, and keeps well......... 50 1.75 4,00 — 1.00

Snowflake. This model Potato is generally acknowledged to be the smoothest, whitest, and dryest variety yet introduced. Thetubersare evenly large, of fine oblongform,andareproducedingreatabundance, .50 © 1.75 4.00 — 1.00

Mammoth Pearl. White tubers of large size; shape round, some- what flattened; quality very fine, dry,and mealy; very heavy cropper, and@excellent for Main Crops as bese ce dsesnciclnvscmsr ese micncoleceeee'e 75 2.00 5.00 — 1.00

Early Ohio. A _ rose-colored variety, ripening a week earlier than the Early Rose; flesh white; shape rounded oblong. The most pro-

ductive very early Sort.....e+-+ Cece ccccncccceccceserccccccccscenees +50 1.75 4.00 - 1.00 Early Rose. We offer carefully selected stock of this popular and valuable sort....+. ooe ce ercnveeevececeeeeccccccosees Ce ccccaseccccces -50 1.50 3,50 — 1.00 PUMPKIN. Pumpkins are not so particular in regard to soil as Melons and BY MAIL. Cucumbers, but in other respects are cultivated in a similar manner. PET. OZ. LB. LB. j LB. Cheese. One of the best for cooking purposes..........eeescceeeeseees 5 10 -60

Sugar. A small variety, fine-grained and sweet; fine for baking........ 5 10 75 Large Yellow Field. Grows very large; good for feeding stock..... 5 10 30 Yellow Mammoth, A very large variety; fine for feeding purposes.. .10 +30 = 3.00

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ae ee PRICES OF SHEDS.

BY MAIL,

PRT. OZ. LB. LB. 4LB. RADISH. : Sow the seed thinly in drills, covering about half an inch deep. The soil should be rich, to induce a succulent growth. For succession, sow every two weeks during the season. Early Scarlet Turnip-Rooted. Very quick growing, crispandtender, 5 10 15 -90 25 Early Scarlet Turnip, White-Tipped. New; fine; ornamental on i the table........ Seincandb aco dbo ctdodavocnhoabadgobooscanodaanecbeob ge 5 10 15 -90 25 Early White Turnip. Flesh white and semi-transparent..... 690000 mio) 10 15 -90 25 Early Scarlet Olive-shaped. Quick growth, handsome, d quality.......... telele s clelesle cele Yala slotal statelelelelelalolaistelereloteletapersieteteletetette etetete 5 10 80 -90 25 French Breakfast. Oval form; scarlet, with white tip; excellent.... 5 10 75 1.00 30 Covent Garden Long Scarlet. The finest long variety yetintroduced, 5 10 50 270 25 Early Short-Top Long Scarlet. Flesh white, crisp, and of good A OLeeieele ri iiccieeieicieccminceniceiieleseieeriaeisee niceties 5 10 50 10 225 Wood’s Early Frame. Half-long, scarlet; fine for hot-beds or open ground...... miotslstelevatore iefalatetelate:sisielaisiasepaye oduoly =) Seobbooabede sheerereiate 55 5 10 80 -90 25 Yellow Turnip. °A large-growing variety; excelent for summercrops, 5 10 1.00 1.10 30 Black Spanish Winter. One of the latest, excellent for winter use.. 5 10 75 85 25 Rose Chinese Winter. Skin rose; flesh fine-grained and white..... 5 -10 1.00 1.10 230 White Chinese Winter. Firm, white flesh. Willkeep all winter in sand..... ofdcce mratatelsleictotatnietateletelsTalsteiiarnistotele bduas4odnadandda bhaddooaad 5 10 1.25 1.35 00

RHUBARB.

Sow in drills an inch deep. Thin out to six inches apart. In the fall, trench a piece of ground and manure it well; then transplant the young plants into it, three feet apart each way. ks

Monarch. New; immense stalks of finest quality. The best variety.. 10 40

Victoria, A large variety; one of the best for general use...........0. 5 +25 aes ie =) Linnzus. Large, tender, and fine-flavored..... Sono apadoopeSdad o areata) 5 25 _ — — Prince Albert. An early variety; superior quality.....-..-++scerses 5 25 — = ea

SALSIFY, OR OYSTER-PLANT.

Sow in drills an inch deep and ten inches apart; when the plants are an inch high, thin out to six inches apart.

Salsify, or Oyster-Plant........-..ssccssesecerees sccesseccce wialejsiaaeieanno) +25 2.50 2.60 15

SEA KALE.

Sow in April, in drills one inch and a half deep and fifteen inches apart; transplant the following spring into rows three feet apart, and

eighteen inches between the plants........++se.s+secreeee ponpcoan sods Gog Pw) 30 863.00 3.10 1.00 SORREL.

Broad-Leaved French. Much used for salads..... Bisieislelcfelaiatalsiaiessiniels\oeaO) 15 — _ = SPINACH.

For summer crop, sow early in March, in drills; and for succession, atintervals of a fortnight. For winter use, sow in the end of August. The soil should be heavily manured and deeply trenched.

Savoy-Leaved. A most valuable variety; produces nearly twice the

weight of crop of the ordinary S0rts........++2sseeees ene eeeeeee eres 5 10 30 50 -20 Round, Thick-Leaved Summer. Leaves large; in general use for 4 EaV]Y BOWING. .0 ccs cnc cree cece ccc acareescecscrstiercerercrssecscouce 5 -10 40 -00 -20 Fall, or Prickly. The hardiest sort; generally used for fall sowing... 5 -10 30 50 -20 Monstrous Viroflay. Of larger growth than other varieties........ 56 i) .10 40 -50 20 New Zealand. A large-growing variety, requiring a warm, rich soil.. 5 15 1.25 _ _— SQUASH. Sow in hills, in the same way as Melons or Cucumbers. Keep the earth about the plants loose and clean, removing the surplus vines from time to time, allowing not more than three plants to a hill. - Early White Bush Scolloped. The earliest variety; best for summer USC ---e etcetera ApnoooovasoasoeGs ey cteie sia te iateleiataten eicteeiotenatctelelcreteteictete das 5 10 “15 -90 25 Early Yellow Bush Scolloped. Similartothe preceding; fruityellow, 95 10 75 -90 25 Early Summer Bush Crookneck. One of the best for summer use, 5 10 75 -90 225 Boston Marrow. A standard fallSquash ;orangecolor;very productive, 65 10 1.00 1.10 30 Hubbard. Generally cultivated for winter use; dry, sweet, and keeps s a ae Ae a Bs

Wel liecerelelelalele)sialel=is/e w/a Seca can cencccccccccccercenscecnceressacicscres Ward-Shell Turban. A new and very excellent variety, thick-fleshed, of a rich orange color, very sweet and fine-grained, while its hard shell, like the Hubbard, willadd largely to its keeping qualities...... Butman. New; flesh very thick; dry, sweet, and delicious .-.-......

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Hubbard Squash. Turban Squash. PRICES OF SEEDS. SQUASH. BY MAIL.

PET. OZ. LB. LB. 4B. Marblehead. Flesh lighter in color than the Hubbard; delicious

MAVOEsinjalsdeinsiclnale cialsaly s cletarmetarisied saaihalcoke ais e(iarae cee aiaeh REA Godt bts 10 $1.00 $1.16 50 Mammoth Chili. Often grown to weigh one hundred pounds. 10 40 — = — Winter Crookneck. Close-grained, dry, sweet, and keeps wel. 5 10 1.00 1.15 «30 Canada Crookneck. A smaller variety of the preceding; ripens

ATL, ciniajacinia ee atvie'e slo, ccleccinvenie’s ci ieaep salelenice sina ceaSalcinmpina ier sla see 5 -10 1.00 1.10 -50 Turban. A superior variety;

PAIN EA vie wale. d adn salsste citanic eine easio oleic cea ialsiels mietalela|aiptaleiovslole tain sislolabainia's 5 10 1.00 1,10 30 Yokohama. From Japan; very finest flavor; sweet and dry; good

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Boston Market Tomato.

TOMATO.

Sow early in heat; transplant or pot off singly when two inches high. They are sometimes transplanted a second time, so that the plants may

be stocky and branching. When the weather has become mild, remove BY MAIL. to the open ground. Plant in hills four feet apart. PRT. OZ. LB. LB. }LB. Essex Early Smooth. This is one of the earliest; good size, solid,

NGM NANAROMPF «sc \ofu,o bbls a'e clumleidicisicinian salen cleaanvetnn ids octane & alate cretete’e ote 5 40 $4.00 $4.10 $1.25 Acme. One of the earliest; uniform and smooth, solid and prolific;

DEIGEBG GriMaON-YOC e'. or4 ia 'o nin otelala/aje's' ae wise.a wieie selec. pind viculeine\b a's Acie 5 25 2.00 2.63 7 Hathaway’s Excelsior. Early, smooth, solid, and excellent......... 5 30 8.00 3.1) 85 Canada Victor. Fruit large, symmetrical, solid, and excellent........ 5 20 2.00 2.15 65 Emery. Very early, smooth and regular in outline, and of deep-red

color; yields heavy crops of large fruit; valuable for market....... 8 5 30 2.00 2.15 65 Paragon. A large, round, solid variety; has given great satisfaction;

either for family use or for market....ccceccccvccscenccecccecacscece 5 30 2.50 2.65 .70 Arlington. Fruit uniformly large, and perfect in form; perfectly solid, 5 40 4.00 410 1.00 Boston Market. Extensively cultivated for the Boston market....... 5 .20 2.00 2.15 65 General Grant. Remarkably smooth and solid; a popular market sort, 5 -20 2.00 2.15 -65 Trophy. Largest first-class Tomato in cultivation; solid and excellent, 5 .30 2.50 2.65 70 Golden Trophy. A sport from the well-known Jrophy, but earlier... 5 40 — — — Lester’s Perfected. Regular form, large size; pinkish-red; flesh firm, 5 30 _— — = Large Smooth Red. Popular old varicty.............esceesesecerees 5 .20 2.00 2.15 .6E

French Tree, or Tomato de Laye. Grows erect; very ornamental; » PrUMGEXCENETIicics Vac pewer test sasvoaerdedelasens coqducwevccecestecce

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—).]A sess PRICES OF SEEDS. SS

TOMATO. BY MAIL. PET. oz LB. LB. iLB.

Yellow Plum. Color bright-yellow; excellent for preserving......... 5 40 _ — _— Pear-Shaped. A small, red, pear-shaped variety ; fine for preserving, 5 40 — = = Cherry. A small variety, growing in clusters........... Aeoabiaod asoae 5 A0 — = a Strawberry, or Ground Cherry. The fruit, which grows in a husk,

will keep all winter; excellent for preserves .....-sssceceuscvvceces 5 40 as a? hig

TURNIP.

For summer use, sow early in spring in drills, or broadcast. For fall and winter use, sow from July to September. The Ruta-bagas should be sown in June, or early in July. Early White Six-Weeks. Pure white, early, handsome-shaped ;

selected stock........... aie atohsvetetefeeneta(aiekstatetateiateiern eieiaie/=/ptetnialarsiatestatereiate 5 10 70 80 Yas Early White Flat Dutch. Of quick growth and excellent quality... 5 10 60 BG) 65 White-Top Strap-leaved. A standard variety; pure white, smalltop, 5 10 60 old 20 Purple-Top Strap-leaved. An early and popular market sort; sweet; i

@rapid SrOWeYr......+.---.1-s fegeeene Welt geese cccectmrcncmaccnens 5 -10 50 265 -20 Yellow Malta. Early; smooth; flesh fine-grained; fine table variety, 5 -10 1.00 1.10 30 Early Yellow Finland. A very fine table turnip; bright yellow..... 5 10 1.00 1.10 ‘— .30 White Egg. An entirely distinct variety, of oval shape; skin smooth, - i

and of snowy whiteness; flesh white, firm, and fine-grained; mild,

sweet, and excellent for table use........--... cece cece cece cecseneees 5 -10 75 -90 «25, Robertson’s Golden Ball. Smooth and symmetrical; very solid;

Keeps rweelllscelegmisctectelecisisieesieleaiciiss SUIS ANE ae in 6 Giana nord ab eate certs 5 10 -60 vies) 125 Yellow Aberdeen. A hardy and productive variety; valuable for

tAbleFOTISLOCK i eiatoessts iefeiefeloisiecels siejeieinial sinielein’ateieinisiareteae ietetorsisieteiine esa ele 5 10 20 80 125 Improved Yellow Globe. Large, handsome, globular shape........ 5 -10 70 80 “20 Long White, or Cow-Horn. Grows to a good size; fine-grained and

VCC be (alaleletoteledaialeteleleie pe miciele lel Velelatetcletale sieteleetctel ajealaleictietateettaiamietetote ieee 5 10 70 -80 23 Pomeranian White Globe. A fine, large, white sort, for field or

garden...... eloleletehatelelotsiaifetarstolalcteisteteleletetelniaTatcietalctetatereteverslctater scales eteteteve tote b) -10 70 80 25 Jersey Navet. <A long white variety; tender, and one of the best for

table....... pleietetateleletteratavefate fayafe\cielfntojatalaipielehe! olajeleselslafalei Vevey tolsterstays sagon006 5 «10 -70 -80 20

RUTA-BAGA, OR SWEDISH VARIETIES.

Waite’s London Swede, Purple Top, Yellow Flesh. The largest,

smoothest, and best variety; very solid and nutritious....... .....- 5 10 -50 15 -20 Shamrock Purple-Top Swede. Hardiest, heaviest cropping, and

MOSt NUtritloUs Variety STOW: / cece cc cn sce cece ecencececeeaccne 5 -10 +50 (5) +20 Carter’s Imperial Purple-Top. Very handsome shape, and heavy

(CNLOPP EN) -|eiml~)o1v\elel=/v «jel=ininleleiel=ioi=isle\-ls\e\efaieleio/e/«\s\a)=/e\e[e/=]=/r)eIe/eie\elalsinialsie eee OO -10 50 65 15 Sweet German. One of the very best for winter or spring use........ 5 10 250 65 +25 Large White French, A large white Ruta-baga; popularmarketsort, 5 10 60 18 «20

POT, SWEET, AND MEDICINAL HERBS.

PER PER PER PER

PKT OZ. PHM OZe

ANGelicaA, GAVGEN ssssssssveceeeees. 10 257) TOP occ ccce cues ens enandstpusnsecvcss 15 1.00

Anise.... 5 mle ELV SSO Dclceleletelelereicleleieveieisicieieeleh ieimicteieions 5 -20

Balm.... 10 -50 | Horehound... 5 5 -40

Basil, Swi 5 .20 | Lavender ......... e 5 25

Bene ......... 30 5 .20 | Marjoram, Sweet .................- 5 30

TROT AZO oo oo eo cece nie ose ale |sialneinisie 5 -20 | Rosemary ...... poneeboansoouscetoec i) 50

Burnet... 2... pcccscecsesceccercesee 5 -20 WSS boos os Guncapeocaedosads Wassnd be 5 20

Caraway, Ib., 60c.....00--seceeeeeeee 5 alls |e Crane ny Gob nabsoogunbondd ode 2eccdcCOR 5 15

COR Tn thy SannodnapoddoonbGooGue sdcgcbe 10 60) | Sage, lb, $2.00. eee a cco lan cie nein 5 «25

5 15 | Summer Savory, lb., $2.00 ......... 5 25

5 15 | Thyme, Ib., $4.00...........00....006 5 40

Dill, Ib,, $1.00..............-0+~ mocod 5 15 | WoOrmwoO0d ecoocessrerrsserenaeeees 5 40 Fennel, Sweet .......cceseeceseeeees 5 15

TOBACCO.

PKT OZ. PKT. OZ.

Connecticut Seed Leaf. 10 .25 | Maryland.. 10 40

PAV AMA ee elelclalsciels eis'n cele ae 20 .75 | Virginia 10 40

COLLECTIONS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS.

Containing complete assortments for large or small gardens.

Tue following collections are made up in the most liberal manner, and contain the most approved sorts for family use, and we are confident will give perfect satisfaction. A detailed list of the contents of each collection will be mailed on application : —

No.1. Complete Collection of Vegetables for a family garden. By mail. 31 6é 66 6 “eé “ “6

No. 2.

No. 3. Ao of os By express, charges paid by purchas f

No. 4. 66 66 “e ce “ee “c 66 t py

No. 5. oH s6 de GG a se EO OS ESS tenor neketetey eee 20.00 if The above collections are not subject to any discount. 4,

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GRASS SEEDS.

PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT OF LAWNS.

A good, close, velvety lawn is one of the most ornamental and pleasing features connected with a rural home. To obtain this desirable object, the ground should be thoroughly prepared before the seed is sown. In the first place, the surface should be brought to the desired grade; if knolls are to be removed, the subsoil below should also be removed and replaced with loam, so as to have as near as possible a uniform depth of good soil throughout. When the grading is finished, the ground should be well manured and ploughed or deeply dug, after which a heavy harrow should be applied until the surface is thoroughly fine and mellow. All stones, roots, etc., should be removed, and the ground raked off, so that the surface may present a perfectly smooth appearance previous to seeding. After sowing as evenly as possible, rake in the seed, or if the lawnis of great extent use a light harrow, and roll the ground with a heavy roller. When the grass has grown to the height of two or three inches, it should be cut with a scythe, and recut every ten or twelve days afterwards. The mowing machine is greatly preferable to the scythe after the turf has become comparatively firm, and any lawn is greatly improved by the frequent use of a good mower. To secure a firm and elastic turf, the selection of proper grass seeds is a most important matter. To this we have given our particular attention, and we have yet to learn of the first instance where the mixture of seed we offer has failed to give entire satisfaction when the ground was suitably prepared. Itis composed of those varieties of natural grasses which are hardy, and adapted to produce a permanent and fine turf. We test the growing qualities of each variety before the mixture is made, so that we recommend it with entire confidence. The quantity required per acre is from three to four bushels. I

For all lawns we recommend a very light scattering of seed, two or three times, at intervals, during the season of growth; and when this is done, it should be immediately after the grass is cut, rolling the Lawn at same time if convenient. This will not only prevent the occurrence of bare spots, but also preserve a general freshness and greatly improve the firmness and elasticity of the turf. We also advise an annual dressing of manure, either in early spring or in autumn. .

For Lawns requiring improvement it is only necessary to sow about one bushel of seed per acre, either in spring or autumn. Before doing this, rake the ground well with a short-toothed steel rake, then sow the seed evenly, and roll the whole carefully.

LAWN GRASS SEED. BY MAIL.

QT. BUSH. QT. PECK.

Lawn Grass. Hovey’s Best Mixture of Grass Seeds, especially adapted for Lawns................+seeee22-90-20 $5.00 $0.30 $200 Lawn Grass. Hovey’s Fine Mixture................ -20 4.00 .25 1.75 Lawn Grass. “Central Park Mixture”........2.... .20 400 25 1.75 Lawn Grass. Fine Mixture...........-..sseeeceees 015 3.00 .20 1.50

We have only space to append the following testimonials, from the large number received, as to the value of our Lawn Grass Seed : — OrFicrk OF SUPERINTENDENT OF COMMON AND SQUARES,

City HatL, Boston. Messrs. Hovey & Co.:

Gentlemen, — Permit me to give my testimony to the excellence of your Lawn Grass Seed, that has proved so successful and satisfactory on the public grounds during the past five years. WILLIAM DOOGUE, Supt.

Messrs. Hovey & Co.: Gentlemen, —I am happy to say the Lawn I have made here is a great success. The seed you sent me has proved entirely satisfactory. I have never known so good a Lawn made in so short a time. Yours truly, 8. E. LYON, Bar Harsor, Mz.

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GRASS SEEDS.

Prices variable, governed by market rates and quality. ey es

WEIGHT PER PER PER BUSH. LB. BUSH

Timothy, or Herds Grass (Phlewm pratense) elalviavelslotere Hiatelofeletetatntetetateletatetels se 45 Ibs, -10 _— Red. Top (Agrostis vulgaris) ....c0.scececccccececcccecsseccees Seetaeisieteecieeainines -- 10)bs. -20 $1.25 Rhode Island Bent (Agrostis var.) ....s.ee+ceeeseccnceescens obdesagcdesapontod 12 Ibs. 40 3.00 Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). Extra clean seed .........sceeeeceeeee 14 Ibs. 15 2.25 Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata).........- dptodosnabberbossu08 soosrecee 14]bs. 15 2.50

Perennial Ryegrass (Loliwm perenne).....++.0+++ Goodssdasq0dgacG souc sisla'sie/slaloie 24 lbs. -20 3.00 Fowl Meadow (Poa serotina) ........... elefeveteretete opo0sdbda0Do0D soudbegoacagdbece 11 Ibs. 39 3.00 Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum) ...vscccecceccccccsccccccccaccccccccsccces 18 lbs. 25 3.00 Tall Oat Grass (Avend elatior)....cccsccesecccccccreccesceccs gabe 12 Ibs. 25 3.50 Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) . 8 lbs. 50 — Meadow Fescue (Festuca Praeeneis) Q -. 15]bs. 40 _— Tall Fescue (Lestica elution) ....cesccccecvcceccnccsce 15 Ibs. 40 _ Hard! Rescue (Hestuca Gurtuscula)) ovecdeccsdec ccc cdesesuccdececeeascneoueuecese .30 — Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina) ...+-.+.2ee008 slajetslefatrlete otelareia sielsiateteete naan Goouse .30 — Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum odoratum) 40 — Rough Stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis) 40 — Crested Dogstail (Cynosurus cristatus)........- DbosaoudDOOAds -50 _—

CLOVER Seed (Marker RatEs). Red Clover. Large Northern...........0.sscecececceces Mistelniel ighetec tmclelctater ate cists : — — Red Clover. Western (777 etn pr atense) ». HUdndasoddoouedbdousdadoodadasousKoe — — White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens)......+-++. Sodoctousduanane afatniotescletevotetare _ 30 — Alsike Clover (Trifoliwm hybridum).......- eects aie — 30 = Lucerne, or Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) .......cceceececececcccecesceceeeees aeons -40 =

MILLET SEED (Pzices Varranzz). Hungarian Grass............. Sfaleiciiataterare mlevetsisiovetovoleTalctats ster erebs sietoiniaters oimiae etetereie . 48 lbs. — 2.00 Golden or German Millet. . ateleoloyerefatatalntaloyehalevatoystel Netot ela Vetetaratsiafateyotuictatateleretseteteysfa(-tetatets 50 Ibs. — 2.00 Common Millet (Panicwm Miliacewm) vecrcccevccceccccenccecnccsrccces DEPSRS 50 Ibss — 2.00

SEED GRAIN (Prices VarisBLz). Spring Wheat. White Russian...... STAGE UA Acone aay eieieyslove/sinleieitcmta ime taictae — — 3.00 Spring Wheat. Lost Nation..... dobondcandaancoduotiabosondcdos6nbO 55055 0600 = — 3.00 Spring Wheat. Champlain. Per peck, $1.50...........-sseeeceeeeeeers NONOAC wee 20 6.00 Wanter Wheat. Clawson . 220.0. .3). 6. ccc cece te cisiecse tise sic ccecsise sie Adooidtinsen — — 2.50 SPIN ESMHV. Cleieie cesialeteinelcieieletsicis ciselalsieveleieleisiisinminicteetetieieieiclatetotereloiemicieiete — — 1.75 DV VAINT ORE UV Ons talelalolelereialsielaiacrebrereis eleterataletetatateistcleieteiere/ctererielelersiaieiaicteierereteteisisisicteteieteieisiisiaig = — 1.50 Spring Barley. Two-rowed . _— — 1.50 Spring Barley. Four- rowed. — — 1.75 Qats. White Bedford................eseeeee eieelsietalatetststelsts sodas sacedds Aosace seen _— 1,00 Oats. Probsteier. German variety.......... dodo soudodpdoanosddopaopacoaGaNo0000 _— — 1.25 Buckwheatew silver Lull veceiisieve stoclaciisiccsiecivicnicmiesisetismet ch cisiencesniaeetemente _— —_ 2.25 Buckwheat. Common........... Miataleyalstotetcistoteietlaisiolaistele ereteveloleisteleietere tiers segcuascons _ — 1.00

FRUIT SEEDS. aes Apple (PyY7US MAUS) ....cecccccveevvvcucscere dondbbopa elereletete ajelelelatatetatateteisteitielatalctatste 10 50 Rear (Pyrus communis) .....0005 elatetelo|eiolelelsfoi~)a\s/ole olslels a) \eielalelnlelolalelafelslolals a 2.50 Quince! (Cy Aon7 WG A778) iereielerorela's\eiclslainlallelsielolee =ilelsleloiclelaiei=is)aisi=iei=\elej=is/elaieielelelo ele <lel= d 2.50 Strawberry Seeds. Saved from a fine collection. Per packet, 10 cents... —_ Peach Stones. 15 cents per quart, $2.50 per bushel...........-++2+005 TREE, SHRUB, AND HEDGE SEEDS. ! BY MAIL. PKI. 02. LB. LB.

Norway Spruce (Abies excelsior) .....+.++.005 boodniogbe alelevetefayeinterelelatetniets Soop i 10 «6 $1.00 = $1.16 European Silver Fir (Abzes pectinata) .....++.-..0eeeeeeeee eigeieieleleie DO0008 -10 -20 1,50 1.68 Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginian) .evscccsceccccccceccnscece 10 20 1.50 1.66 European Larch (Larix Luropea) ... 10 20 2.00 2.16 Austrian Pime (Pinus AUstridcd) cosceceeccscccecccencsccnccers gages 10 25 2.00 2.16 Weymouth, or White Pine (Pinus strobus) ......eesecneeeeecccneee 5. alls} 40 5.00 2.65 Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida) ....++.- gbosdaogdsdon6hodsnsoabosapudodocaD Boca noulsyeln iey00) 4.00 4.16 Scotch Fir (Pinus sylvestris) ..ccecceeccncecscecccccecscecrescseneccsseneece 15 -30 3.00 3.16 Yellow Locust (Robinia pseudo-acacid) .6.+.eceseceeeeeecccnecsecces slejetefavele 10 15 1.00 1,16 Arbor Vitz. American (Thuja Qeaicaneal 8). oll) 50 5.00 5.16

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) .-.ssce.seee-

Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) Meielelstaivictatersteltate Siig 10 «15 1.25 1.40

Honey Locust (Gleditschia tridcanthos) .1+.ecceccecececernccecsccererescecs S oy) 15 OL

Osage Orange (Maclura aurantiacd) ...+..-.+++- sisjaietstets eetalsfeletateintetelnteleletetetal=/ 5 -10 75 91

BIRD AND MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS (Pxrczs Vanrasrz).

PER PER PER LB.

QUART. BUSH. Mocking-Bird Food. 4 lbs., $1.00.... . 220

Canary Seed. Best Sicily......... Alb) $3.00 | Maw Seed ......-ceeeececcccereeee ecient 20

AEM Tan yy fapeistescra ct yatelsleretsieisnta tals leteieisieiniece 15 2.00 | Lettuce Seed for Birds...........- Bess 50

Rape. English; large-seeded...... .20 4.50 | Cuttle-Fish Bone ...............+- a eene -40 Rape. German eel o 3.00 | Bird Sand. Per quart, 10 cents...... le

Rice. Unhulled - 15 4.00 | Sunflower Seed. Large Russian........ 20

eivlelelele(diets|sicleletelotalelsletalsvaicie)s pal ail} 1.50 | Harly Amber Sugar Cane.............- 25

Millet Mixed Bird Seed........... 15 8.00 | Flax S€e@d....cccececssnvecrecrrerservene 10

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GARDEN IMPLEMENTS.

PRUNING AND BUDDING KNIVES, SHEARS, ETC.

Pruning Knives, different sizes, of the best English manufacture, Saynor and others....... $1.00 to eL 50

Budding Knives, various patterns. .....eeeeeeseeceeceeese reese cee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeneee -75to 1.50 Pruning Scissors, Various sizes........sccccccccsccccvccccccceccccccs vse -75to 1.50 Flower or Grape Gatherers, for cutting and holding the flower..... Wada eesincidens = 50 to 1.50 Grape or Vine or Fruit Scissors, for thinning out grapes.......-+.sseeeeeeeees woe 1.00 to 1.25 Praning Shears, Withisprings. .. oui secessccccenccevesinsiocese 1.00 to 3.50 Sheep Shears, very handy for clipping edgings, etc. .......+....- 1.00 to 1.25 Tree Pruning Shears, on pole, strong and durable........-- 2.50 Pole Pruning Saw and Chisel, in one.............. av ccavevscvscceccneccccscees 2.00 to 2.50 Waters’ Improved Tree Pruner, on pole 4 to 10 feet. 1.75 to 2.50 Grass or Hedge Shears, 7 to 12 inch blades.......... ante 1.50 to 3.00 Grass) Border(Shears, lonmhandlesitccesccccesescccclecepee ca dwecesslds aces cecen ees 4 3.00to 3.50 Grass Edging Knives, for. aring grass edgings, borders, REC icencccvalniscedececse adie 1.00to 2.00 Grass Hooks or Sickles, English, four sizes -50to 1.00 Grafting Tools........... Daceeevbeste Malale c siaieiaovvly'a -75to 1.00 Grafting Saws............ccscesees plaisia clejeitesiatelaisisie/s alcfare’siia 1.25to 1.50 Pruning Saws, 14 to ZO INCHES. 2 sdweseccicisinnceccsis some cule pie is 1.00 to 1.75 English Lawn Scythes, patent riveted back............+-++ 2.00 to 2.50 Grass Scythes, finest cutlery steel, ground Sharpe... .e.eeceeececececececececeeeees «e- 1.00to 1.50 Scythe Snaths, best manufacture... .cccccscccccccscsccccccccccccsscecs BaeROAC -75 to 1.00 Scythe Stones, round Scotch, and best ‘American... sara 10to .30 Scythe Rifles, or sharpeners 10to .20 MEL TERRES MUCLA ola ata elects ool sinin ate ialeiaiea/ala ciaaislerabt ele clad sicidlae eins eicleeiacis'e,cinclaeiatae’oisia'a ces “edt 00 Garden Handforks, very useful for loosening the ground. around plants, weeding, etc...... .50to .75 Garden Reels, for setting and winding up line.........scceeecececeecenccerseceeencs coceeee Oto 1.25 Garden Lines, 50 to 200 feet....... Riaicts sina ine’s eisiale 6,0 niejsieie/a.elel> -T5to 1.50 Garden Hoe and Rake, combined... 20... c.ceccssscccnecaccecseccccccccceucee sc cvccccecece -50 Ladies’ and Children’s Garden Sets, Spade, “Fork, Hoe, and Rake.........- wales sisiepiele tas OU LO nr Ze00 MAOH, ELOTAL FROCK sic sus ios os sesescialesibe sve ieee ae’ pnielaim cist ested sleds motel lala maa asaeinied +25 Cast Steel Hoes, different sizes...........26 pintatals Cipicielee.#/n'ales\ele\eleafale(a gialate|o[ole/sinialnicte 30 50to .75 Dutch or Scuffle Hoes, English and American. a dieatlealels aeipietslatbie sala \aleteisinie ateleialelaie’s ov 40to 2.00 Lyman’s Patent Adjustable Weeders ..........++.005 1,00 Cast Steel Garden Rakes, 6 to 18 teeth, coarse and fine.... 50to 1.50 Patent Reversible Cast Steel Rakes, combining two Rak oe Br) 1.25 Fine Wooden Lawn Rakes...............05 daesien aan ee nea Seisipa nivavel ste atelier seine aviaiaa lt 6 “15 RUMAPeseA CRUEN 2397 TERSE ICO RSS clebe ctw clp sinine civ) =iclc,niawionicis cramer iaalc oferls viclsianae’sieieidse Je celaie s'ajalaye .50 Cast Steel Spades (Ames’ Patent), smooth backs... 1.25to 1.75 Ames’ Long-handled C. S. Spades........... ea dia-cldkelda\s o's 1.00 to 1.50 Cast Steel Shovels (Ames’ Patent), smooth BaCkAsccice sac 1.25to 1.75 Ames’ Long-handled C. S. Shovels............20055 aia) diala mw einintic sista = dinlaiaisiots ae aisles 1.00 to 1.50 Die inesOr Spadine WHorics, Hest steelacesies sacs «ie cioe cae e.ain'in elds iclals ove scialcigsieie Were 5 2. Manure Forks, best cast steel..... Ba aah aase

Hay Forks..... accaciccseccccccvccenccee erccccee Hexamer’s Prong Hoe, Six “Wines, Best steel; Tree Scrapers, long and short hz aN GIes cs Meena ee

Parker’s Fruit Gatherers, ie simplest and best for picking Apples and Pears. Watering Pots, painted green, 210 16 quarts........cccecceecceucccsscceccccevcccses Carer WT RCCIDATTOUWS) EWO BIZES. cco csc ca et sidges coste dies coccccetecdecsbece ee! RAMEE MEL CNO NES RECVLGUN aa/suhls oe a sea riete scbcine roe vets cnivinisalals visiesndsie e viv wins siait aig eivelaie's Plant Stands (Wood), painted green, EOP RULOR a ocidia is, eaaislaiorp ad bnlnla'n a 'eje'ptoloe a0 Up eidie Ornamental Fron) Plant Stands o..c. cede scent iss ccccvescesccesices cess Wire Plant Stands, beautiful patterns.............e cece eee ee cece ence eees oh arty Bellows, for applying Sulphur to prevent mildew ..............+ Painted Tin Garden Syringes ...cccccscccceseccsscccscccess elstaaa eink bictam ciaianiaete

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IMPROVED BRASS GARDEN SYRINGES.

Of various sizes and patterns, suited to all horticultural purposes, either in the greenhouse, forcing-house, or the out-door garden.

AA. Parlor Syringe. Fine Spray Rose, for House Plants ........-sec-ee0- HACOCAS donondose 5 $1.25 No. O. Garden Syringe, for applying liquid to solutions, etc. .. 2.50 No. C. Garden Syringe. One Stream and One Spray Rose...........++ esee 3.50 No. E. Greenhouse and Garden. One Stream and Two Plate Valve Roses .......- pa0qR000 6 5.50 No. 2 Garden and Greenhouse. One Stream and Two Spray Roses........----+++ Sndono0 . 4.75 No. 5. Garden and Greenhouse. Stream and Two Spray Roses ..........-++e+essseeersece 7.50 Wo. % Greenhouse. Stream and Two Spray Roses, and Knuckle Joint turning in all directions,

for applying Water or other Liquids to the under surface of the leaves to destroy

ANKE CHS, EtCsie\s le sll viaeisicre cieieie sie nastalctoicieisisyenicretioisinteiatctaleisiais/siclaisinieisiainistetetcieisis cisieisin cisieisieteiels 9.50

THE PATENT CHAMPION FORCE PUMP.

Price, $6.50

This is the most valuable and efficient portable Pump for garden and other purposes ever inyented. It Will throw six gallons of water per minute in a steady stream thirty to forty feet, or, with sprinkler attached, spread the water in a fine spray; and is admirably adapted for use as a syringe, or for applying liquids to trees, plants, and shrubs, for the destruction of insects; also very useful for washing windows, carriages, etc., and of great value in case of fire, being a complete and perfect hand-apparatus for throwing water. Ibis made of brass, very strong, light, and durable; simple in construction, and not liable to get out of order. It was awarded the highest premium (a silver medal) at the Mechanics’ Fair in Boston.

Excelsior Weeder. Noyes’ Hand Weeder.

Excelsior Weeder. A yery handy and almost an indispensable implement in the garden for loosening the soil among plants and destroying weeds with great facility. It is about nine inches long, made very strong and light; easy to handle. Price, 20 cents each; by mail, 25 cents.

Noyes’ Hand Weeder. This is one of the simplest and best implements ever Ret for assisting where hand-weeding is required, and exceedingly useful among all kinds of plants. Its lightness, form, and the manner in which its cutting edges are presented, render it easy to handle, and very efficient in killing weeds with great rapidity. Price, 30 cents each; by mail, 35 cents.

FIREFLY WHEEL HOE AND PLOW.

There are thousands of gardens that are well kept only by the frequent bestowal of hard labor, valuable time, and close attention. The Firefly Hand Hoe and Plow changes this tiresome task into one of comparative ease and pleasure, and at the same time enables the user to complete his work far better and in one sixth the usual time. With it, the furrows

for peas, beans, corn, potatoes, manure, ete., can be opened

and afterwards covered neatly. Price, $8.00.

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THE PHILADELPHIA LAWN MOWER.

Reduced Prices for 1885. 4

This LAwN Mower, which has now been tested for five years, has proved its superiority over all others, and has become the general fayorite. Itis by far the lightest running and easiest handled machine made, does its work perfectly, and is adapted for every variety of surface, also for mowing borders, banks, and terraces. At the six months’ trial at the great Centennial Exhibition it proved not only the best but also received the highest award over all competing LAWN Mowers. Every machine is warranted to give satisfaction.

Prices.— 10-inch cut, $7.75; 12-inch cut, $9.00; 14-inch cut, $10.50. 16-inch cut, $13.50; 18-inch cut, $15.00; 20-inch cut, $16.50

HORSE MACHINES, NEW PATTERNS.

30-inch cut, with draft rod, for light horse............... pletaletslbiolaietatatesejale Gals Mielaiele siaie(ninlore'sia alsieleisiclele.eiein least eels OO) 80 “« « & ghafts and seat, ae ee cence ccccsecescccccesene ese. 100.00 bs) Ce a a 3 ume! dic! ONG, HOFEOYs srasininsipio ie piel weivinrs seietedistcls dials ams.tte Vionisnin pie sta sisters ee cieian ata wel UO)

Any other kinds of Lawn Mowers supplied at manufacturers’ prices.

GUY’S GERMAN PLANT FOOD.

This is one of the best Fertilizers ever discovered, and is unrivalled as an inyvigorator for House Plants of all kinds, Bulbs, Window Gardens, Ferneries; also, for choice garden plants, fruit, flowers, and all kinds of vegetables. Price, 10 and 25 cents per box; by mail, 15 and 40 cents.

DARLING’S FLOWER GROWER.

This most excellent Fertilizer is specially prepared for the successful growth of all Flowering Plants in the house or greenhouse. It contains all the elements of fertility required for a healthy, vigorous growth and bloom, and adding greatly to the brilliancy of the flowers. Price, 25 cents per package; by mail, 50 cents.

VERBENA BASKETS.

Having made arrangements with the manufacturer, we can offer Verbena Baskets to florists at $2.00 per hundred; 318,00 per thousand.

MORRILL’S GRUB AND CANKER-WORM EXTERMINATOR,

A great protection for fruit and ornamental trees from the ravage of the canker-worm, is applied with

brush in the same manner as tar, but is much more effective. 5 Ib. cans, 60 cents; 10 Ib., $1.00, 25 Ib. pails, $2.50; 50 Ib. kegs, $5.00.

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WISS’ AMERICAN HAND PRUNING SHEARS.

These are very efficient instruments, and leave the branch which has been cut as smooth as if a knife had been used.

Price, 74 inches, $1.50; 8 inches, $1.75; 9 inches, $2.25.

WATERS’ TREE PRUNERS.

These Pole Pruners enable a person standing on the ground to trim and prune all moderate-sized trees, and by using steps, reach branches on larger trees more conveniently and with less labor than in any other manner.

Length of pole, 4 feet ...... tsatossacada “cc

Length of pole, 8 feet...... 6 feet 2.222006 SF Oa

pe eatissod6as 2X00) sc 10 feet.....-.

PLANT STAKES. Round Stakes, neatly turned, painted green, light and tasty, suitable for plants in pots, also for Carnations, Gladiolus, and various other plants, in the open ground.

PER PER DOZ. HUND.

SS a a ee ee $0.80 $6.00

SIR ATW ZAI ZR BISON AIS IERIE NE asta Ae aI So site 0l HOSE ebL00

37 fe. xX SE in.» iedatentits oeeunen Gauioooas . di) 4.00

3fe- x ‘f2in. g MORNE MG Let NPN SESS a OD EU ayaiatele alavaietalalateteteteil=infnlslels sietelepetetela 50 3.50

Pe eee Nero A BBC eoebuEapbeadese sogonsae conasseseose vseeslee ADI peat5O (ae dl IL PEE SEES eS ARC Me epee . 802,00,

rp fe.+ W6In 4 tas Joutis eau alates Fem eg eee etn) 1.50

Square Plant Stakes, painted green; very strong and durable for tying up Roses, Dahlias, Climbers, etc., etc.

DOZ. HUND. DOZ. HUND. Zit... sence sececcecccccccccces seeeeee 090.30 $1.50 Aft, wacncccsscccee o ene eecccassesccce -$0.65 $4.00 QE ft... cceccccccccnsecnccccsccceces Salone xs -40))) 2.00 5 ft. 2. eee eee eee eeee eee eeeceeeeee - .90 5.00

eee Sila Papen amen et enes ee 15Q)) #8100) 0| Bp ktemes ce seals mee eae ceric woecease 120. 7.00

VINE AND PLANT PROTECTORS.

- E : a The great value of these simple and cheap articles for the protection of Cucumber, Squash, Melon, ani other WOnAe plants, from the napaees of bugs and all other kinds of insects, has been practically proved By. eleven years’ use. They not only afford a sure protection from insects, but also from injury by high winds, storms, and even light frosts, while they admit the light, sun, and air freely to the plants, thus promoting a healthy and vigorous growth, and accelerating their early maturity. _ f , cutee :

The eure Protectors spread nineteen inches; the round ones are sixteen and eighteen inches in diameter; and when not in use, both so fold up as to require but little room. With care they will last many years.

Price for square Protectors..-..-2-e+++eeeseseneeceesensers nodogs0085 Abontonoso $1.50 per doz. “e

co sround Deresisieteiaiere = Uk TINS fos her OREN TOM Leal aisle wiplalaieth 2c0 0) UAriaei

TROWBRIDGE’S GRAFTING-WAX.

Highly recommended as the best in use. Neatly put up in one-Ib. packages, at 30 cents; half-lb. packages,

_ at 15 cents; one fourth lb. packages, 10 cents; by mail, 16 cents per pound extra.

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PLANT AND GARDEN TRELLISES.

The cultivation of Plants, Shrubs, Vines, etc., has become so extensive that a large demand has been created for light and tasteful frames or trellises upon which to train them. To supply this demand, which has very much increased since we first gave it our attention, we are constantly improving and increasing our facilities for manufacturing, and in this circular present to the public designs correctly representing some of the styles now made and sold by us. Our trellises are in all cases made of reeds instead of wire. They retain their shape and form better; and, while they are much lighter, they are equally durable. All our trellises painted green, unless otherwise ordered.

5 ft. Veranda, No. 2.

No, 00, 18-in. stick, 3} in. wide....... No. 00 wide. 20-in. stick, 8 in. wide...

No. 0. 24-inch stick, 5 in. wide........ No. O wide. 24 inch stick, 8 in. wide No. QO}. -in. stick, 7h in. Wide .......0eceeceee cece cee c eee cecsce ese ctcesescvcsnececese No. 1. This trellis is shown in cluster cut above, 30-in. stick, 10 in. wide, and is one of the best selling trellises We have .....2--sseeseecsenescencsccncsccesceccseces ~ “C +20 No. 2. This trellis is also shown in cut, 24 in. stick, 14 in. wide aS .30 No. 3. Same pattern as No. 34, 3-ft. stick, 13 Im. Wide ....sseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee cece Uy -40 No. 34. This is the centre trellis in cluster above, 33-ft. stick, 14 in. wide .........-+..+.. as 45 No. 4. Same style as No. 5, 4-ft. stick, 15 in. Wide .........seeeeeceereneeeecececeeeeens se 50 No. 6. 6-ft. stick, 18 in. Wide .....ccccccccecccccccccces aheiuiorals mie a;ecatate “ .60 No. 6. Same style as No. 5, 6-ft. stick, 20 in. wide - « s75 3}-ft., Fan. ss 50 4-ft. ae -60 5-ft. U3 75 6-ft. nsjaiate 6 80 20-inch Ivy. This cut represents the 16, 20, and 24 in. Ivy Trellis. 16-inch ‘ “s 50 20-inch ‘ oa .60 24-inch ‘ sa 75 Veranda. The above cut represents the 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 feet. This is one of the most substantial as well as ornamental trellises we make, and is extensively used, being particularly adapted to high-climbing shrubs and vines, and can be made of any desired size. Regular sizes, 18 to 20 in. wide. 5 feet, 18 inches wide é il -70 6 “ 18 “ “ “e 80 Ly “ec 18 e “ its .95 8 ce 18 Lid “ee “ 1.10 9 t7 20 “ee “ “ee 1.25 ROSS 20,264 Ke of 1.50 11 “ 24 “ “ “ b Rds: 12 “ee 24 “ if “ 2.00

SULPHUR BELLOWS.

Flour of Sulphur is the only sure remedy yet discovered for the destruction and prevention of Mildew on Grapes, Roses, and plants generally. For its easy application, the Sulphur Bellows has been especially constructed, and has proved of great value. By the use of this implement, the sulphur is blown and dis- tributed evenly over every part of the vines or plants, and with great facility and economy of labor. French,

$2.00;

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WOOD PLANT AND TREE LABELS.

Plant, 4 inches long,.Per 100, 20cts. Per 1,000, $.80 a i 4 ee 7 4h ti3 “ a <i “ce 7 20 “ee ce ¥ es eae edpches loner eee Oe: Per 1,000, oie 6é 5 “cc iis OAs “ 25 [a9 “c 1.00 Garden, 12“ “ Ae ce 15 “ce “e 6.00 (t7 54 “ce “ ‘ele “cc 25 oe “é 1.10 2

PAINTED WOOD LABELS.

A new and valuable improvement in Wood Labels; the entire Label being thoroughly saturated with a very thin covering of paint, causing them to write very smooth, leaving a deep-black and permanent impres- sion from an ordinary pencil. This preparationalsopreserves from decay the part inserted in the soil; a yal- uable and economical consideration. : Plant, 4 inches long..Per100, 30cts. Per 1,000, $1.00 Plant, 61 45

66 5 4i 6 “ My f, Cini 30 * ra ‘ oe een pinches lone: Bet Cee chs: eee. ee C7 Vensitay eet CCA Seleh avers muroOnce ee 1.20 Garden, 12“ ee Sern GS alate) a 7.00

GARDEN REQUISITES.

Potting Soil, carefully prepared from the best materials for House Plants ......ss+

+se-per bushel, .75 5 ce $1.0

New Jersey Fibrous Peat Mould, for Orchids, etc., in bags or barrels ......sssseeeee 00 Silver Sand, tor cuttings etcs saucscr ae cnisnicioneee senescent ene eee nue pocdanne ------per 100 Ibs- 3.00 Sphagnum Moss, for Orchids and Basket Plants ........... stelefalatoletaietatetel=telaisteraiets mlejsieleiele «per bushel, .75 Tobacco Stems, for fumigating Greenhouses, etc. ...........-2s sbcasoadsichbaacookodeon. per barrel, 1.00

oes (Russia) Mats, new, 5 by 9 feet, for covering Hot-beds, Frames, etc.; each, 80 cents; per OZEMsis/elo\ee/olnlsiulelorsielele’s{aielejeielelsi<isieie™ oiblalalnlolalellolelalalelo(eVal wio(etevainiaverelaletelatelainielslateraielateisyateisieleleiitelefeinickelotatentcteistate 00 Self-Registering Thermometers,-+o++-+.......ecceeesecereeecees ceden dceonog> -++..-each, 2.50, and 3.00 Common Thermometers,......... Sate la jaee eds Vee tain stele elo ineietotetoialeiatete ic inl inlsvesterstsie erro each, .50, 75, and 1.00

Wolf’s Indelible Garden Pencils, for writing on Wood Labels, in red, black, or blue colors; each, PX) GAMES, THE COAT, oo sb nCodb a dodooUODUCKOaBO Dds doosuc0esoqn00 nnsoacoud dbdnaabsodo00d Bbocousndode: 2ANU)

RAFFIA BASS.

A recently introduced material, for using as Bass, for tying Plants, Grape vines, Budding, etc. ;very strong and pliable; better and more economical than common Bass. Per packet, 20 cents; per pound, 40 cents.

COCOANUT FIBRE REFUSE.

One of the most valuable materials for mixing with the soil for Plants, either in pots or in beds in the open ground; superior to leaf mould or peat, and useful at all seasons. Plants of all kinds thrive in it and grow with great luxuriance. In bags or barrels, —per peck, 50 cents; per bushel, $1.50.

WHALE-OIL SOAP.

For preserving Plants, Flowering Shrubs, Vines, and particularly Rose Bushes, from Slugs and all other Insects; also excellent for applying to the bark of Trees of all kinds for destroying Bark-Lice, Moss, etc. Two-pound boxes, 25 cents; five-pound boxes, 60 cents; ten-pound boxes, $1.00; twenty-pound boxes, $1.75, aan directions for use. Tin SyRinGEs for applying the Soap, $1.00; Brass Syringes, $2.00, and upwards.

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CONCENTRATED CHEMICAL WHALE-OIL SOAP.

A superior preparation of this useful article for destroying Insects in the garden, one pound of this being equal to four pounds of the ordinary kind. Put up in Bars of 1, 2, and 5 pounds; price, 15 cents per pound.

SAPO TABACUM, OR TOBACCO SOAP.

A universal remedy for the pests of gardens, nurseries, etc. The most convenient, cheap, and potent specific for the destruction of Aphides, Red Spiders, Thrip, Rose-Bugs, Slugs, and all Insects infesting Plants ; also an efficient remedy for the destruction of Ticks, and parasitic Vermin on Sheep and other domesticated animals, obnoxious Insects in houses, stables, etc. Price, 40 cents per pound; 5 pounds, $1.75. By mail, 16 cents per pound extra.

CARBOLIC ACID SOAP.

This will destroy all forms of Insects, and Parasites of every description. Kills Plant-Lice, Fleas, Ants, Bugs, Worms, Grubs, etc., on Plants or Animals. Per cake, 15 cents; by mail, 20 cents.

GISHURST COMPOUND.

An English preparation, highly recommended for preventing and destroying Red Spiders, Scale, Mealy Bug, Thrip, Green and Black Fly, etc. Also for winter dressing, and washing walls, frames, and sashes of Greenhouses. Price, per box, 65 cents. |

BRIDGFORD’S ANTISEPTIC LIQUID.

This preparation is guaranteed to be quick, safe, and effectual for the destruction of Green Fly, Mealy Bug, Thrip, Red Spider, Blight, and Scale, of every description. It contains nothing deleterious, and its application is so simple that it can be used with safety by the most inexperienced hand. It leaves no stain on the piants and no unpleasant smell in the house. Sold in bottles at 75 cents each,

& _ at 15 centu

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FERTILIZERS.

DARLING’S ANIMAL FERTILIZER.

This excellent and valuable Fertilizer is made of the following materials In each ton, 700 pounds

Tine Bone, 700 pounds Animal Dust, 400 pounds Dried Blood, 200 pounds Muriate of Potash; from

which it will at once be seen that it is rich in Ammonia, Phosphoric Acid, and Potash, the three principal

fertilizing elements in all plant food. This Fertilizer is adapted for all crops, has given the greatest

satisfaction, and is very highly recommended by all who have used it to be the very best Fertilizer in the market.

Price per 50-pound bag, $1.50; 100-pound bag, $2.50; 200-pound bag, $5; per ton, $40.

DARLING’S PURE FINE BONE.

This is acknowledged to be one of the best and most lasting fertilizers, and is suited to all kinds of erops. It is highly beneficial to grass lands, as it abounds more than anything else in phosphate, the most necessary clement to restore fertility to the soil. Grain and vegetable crops are all benefited, and it is especially valuable for strawberries, grape-vines, smail fruits, fruit trees, ete.

Price in barrels, $40 per ton; single barrels, 2 1-2 cents per pound.

PERUVIAN GUANO. From the large amount of ammonia and phosphate contained in this Guano, it is, without doubt, one of the most efficient, powerful, and valuable fertilizers kiown. It has now been in use for many years, ud its value is generally acknowledged. The quantity used per acre is from 300 to 400 pounds.

Per pound, 10c.; 25 pounds, $1.50; 50 pounds, $2.50; per bag of 100 pounds, $4.

BOWKER’S LAWN DRESSING. This Lawn Dressing is prepared from chemical ingredients, and is so compounded as to contain all and clean to handle, and easily applied by simply hia a short time after application it will produce a luxuriant

the plant food required by lawn grass. It is odorless

sowing it broadcast over the

20, and wit

growth of grass of arich green color, which will last during the entire season. The cost of applying this Dressing is a mere trifle compared with stable manure, while it is far superior, clean, and is free from seed of noxious weeds so liable to be introduced, and which are the pest of many lawns. 400 to 606

pounds is a liberal dressing for an acre.

Trial bags for 1,000 square feet, $0.59; 50-pound bags for 5,000 square feet, $1.75. Ke (68 2.500 Li se 1.00; LOO ss oe © 4-4 acre, $3.00.

DARLING’S LAWN DRESSING. ;

This is prepared of the very best materials, specially for grass, and has no equal in keeping lawns fresh and green from early spring until late in autumn, and promoting a vigorous growth throughout the season.

Price 50-pound bag, $1.75; 100-pound bag, $3.00.

BOWKER’S GARDEN FERTILIZER.

This is made for a general kitchen-garden manure, to be used by those who have a small garaen planted to various garden crops, and want some kind of dressing which is inexpensive and easily applied. This may be used on all garden crops, vegetables, small fruits, etc., in place of stable dung, and will be found much cheaper and more easily applied. It is also free from weed sceds,—an important considera tion, —and will produce as large a growth as stable manure, earlier, and of better quality. It has very ‘ittle odor, clean to handle, and the directions for applying are very simple. Every one who has a garden should give it a trial.

Trial bags for 600 square feet, $1.00; trial bags for 1,200 square feet, $1.75; 100 pounds for 2,500 square feet, $3.00.

EARLE’S HORSEFOOT GUANO.

This is a complete manure. It has no superior for top-dressing for grass or for lawns, and may be applied at any time. It is adapted to all soils and every crop. Its constituents contain all the functions of nitrogen, potash, phosphoric acid, and other soluble agents, and on account of its low cost and high manurial value, it will be found invaluable to farmers generally, gardeners and florists.

Dear Sirs,— This is to certify that I have used your Fertilizer with wonderful success. I find it the best thing I ever used for the growth of various kinds of vegetables.

JOSEPH M. EDWARDS.

Gentlemen, — Most of my neighbors have used your Fertilizer, and say they shall want more in the spring, it having given such splendid satisfaction.

Yours truly, N. B. SNOW. In barrels, 2 cts. per pound; per ton, $35.

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