Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. “aa % ? Hf (on ce ) ne top 2 > \s Se. rl NN (FBS ae ! ee ys Ss ” Si Ey ee ee oe ee SO TO ta ae ats (ATALOG N ‘Fruifsand Flowers plants which under halfway favorable conditions will pro- duce a small crop the first year. Grapevines should be planted in rows six to eight feet apart, with the plants eight feet apart in the row. If desired, the vines will be mailed provided post- age Is remitted as per table on inside back cover. We are among the largest growers of grapevines in the country and will gladly make special prices on large quantities to those interested in setting out vineyards. CS CLARENCE P. Browninc, New York City, on April TI, 1924, wrote as follows:—The last couple of years I have purchased a few grape vines from you and the purchases have proved entirely satisfactory, every plant being a vigorous one and not one death among the lot. ; —L LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — GRAPES 7 More and Better GRAPES for All Moisture, sunshine and the essence of the soil, distilled and put into deli- cate containers of many hues — such are grapes, one of nature’s noblest gifts to mankind. The most significant fact about grapevines is that they thrive m almost all soils and in many climates. The hardy varieties we offer thrive in practically all parts of the country. And by starting with our heavy fruit- ing age vines you steal a march on Father Time. Now, supposing your space available for Grapes is very limited —a fence line, 80 feet long, might be the [tmit. Which sorts, covering a long bearing season and furnishing clusters for vart- ous purposes, would give you the most from this space (plants 8 feet apart)? As “Roxie’s” famous saying goes: ““Here you are” 2 Caco > Strong, 2-year-old vines of 2 Moore’s Early | each of the 5 sorts, for $5. 00; 2 Concord > or ' Vines ready to bear fruit, 10 | fruiting age plants for $10.00. 2 Diamond 2 Champagne CHAMPAGNE — An exceptionally prolific bear- er of amber colored clusters. Because of its rather thin skin it is particularly useful for home gardens. Of strong constitution, It is practically immune to attack of fungus diseases and it has proven so hardy everywhere that it has never been known to winter kul. It bears immense crops of medium size bunches, while the individual berries are very large. The quality is exceptionally high, the flavor very sweet and sugary — altogether it is an ideal sort for mak- ing a delicious wine or grape juice. It also has few equals as a table variety. 1 year, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00; 100, $35.00; 2 years, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50; 100, $50.00. Heavy fruiting age vines, each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. BRIGHTON— A WINNER AGAWAM — Deep red, almest maroon- Large, loose bunch; berries large, meaty, with rich aro- matic flavor. Ripensa little after Concord. 1 year, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. 2 years, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. Heavy fruiting age vines, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00.. a BRIGHTON — Until the introduction of Caco, cis was regarded as the highest In quality of all hardy grapes. The medium-sized berries are wine- red, and the bunches run somewhat larger than those of Caco. Ripens in midseason. 1 year, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. 2 years, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. Heavy fruiting age vines, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. C= C. M. East, of Montgomery Co., Pa., on February 23, 1924, wrote as follows: “Your Caco Grape vine bore fine for me last year in Nebraska.” 8 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — GRAPES Standard GRAPES the Home Gata (Continued) CAMPBELL’S EARLY — A superb early-ripen- ing black grape. Produces extra large bunches of fruit that is not only attractive in appearance, but of superb quality. Because it is lacking in pollen, this sort should be planted reasonably near some variety that ts free in pollen. Diamond is excellent for this purpose. 1 year, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. 2 years, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50. CATAWBA — The standard red grape of eastern America. The vine is vigorous, hardy, and produc- tive. Clusters large, long and broad. Berries of medium size, dull purplish-red with thick bloom, firm. 1 year, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. 2 years, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. CONCORD — (See illustration, page 6) Best known and most popular variety in America. It succeeds practically everywhere. Its large black berries are borne in large bunches and, being covered with a decided bloom, they are of most attractive appearance. Of good quality. 1 year, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $10.00; 1,000, $75.00. 2 years, each, 35c.; dozen, $3.50; 100, $15.00; 1,000, $100.00. Heavy fruiting age vines, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50. they ever tasted.” DELAWARE — An oldtnde red variety. Bunch and berry small, refined, high quality. Prolific, but a weak grower and subject to mildew. 1 year, each, eae dozen, $4.00. 2 years, each, 50c.: ; dozen, DIAMOND (Moore’s) — Bunches large and compact. Berry large, greenish white, juicy and of good quality. A vigorous grower and _ prolific. Ripens early. 1 year, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. _ 2 years, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. Heavy fruit-’ ing age vines, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. GREEN MOUNTAIN — The earliest white grape. Bunch small to medium in size; berries rather small, greenish white, thin skinned, tender, sweet, juicy and vinous, with delightful, sprightly and refined flavor. Ripens very early~ sis a splendid variety. 1 year, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50. 2 years, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. HUBBARD — Quality sweet and delicious, hav- ing fine and pleasant flavor. Skin is thin and firm; berries and bunch large and uniform. Ripens about 10 days earlier than Concord and Is similar in color. 1 year, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. 2 years, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50. CW H. W. Nutrycomse, of Albemarle Co., Virginia, writes: “The flavor of Caco is fine. Without a doubt this is the verdict of all who have tasted them.” H. J. WeLxer, of Lebanon Co., , writes: “I am anxious to secure some Caco eae vines for my neighbors, who consider the Caco’Grape the best CATAWBA — STILL A GREAT STANDBY -_LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — GRAPES © Hardy GRAPES (Concluded ) MOORE’S EARLY — A most reliable very early variety immensely profitable to com- mercial growers. Medium bunch (see above), berry large, jet black with purple bloom. Ripens fuily two weeks earlier than Concord. 1 year, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. 2 years, each, 40c.; dozen, ‘$4.00: 100, $20.00. Heavy fruiting vines, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50. NIAGARA — The most popular white grape. Cluster large and compact; berry large, amber white with white bloom, thin skinned, tender pulp, sweet and luscious. Ripens in midseason with Concord. 1 year, each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00; 100, $20.00. 2 years, each 40c.; dozen, $4. 00; 100, $25.00. Heavy fruiting vines, each, $1. 00; dozen, $10.00. WORDEN — Resembles Concord closely, but is of higher quality and ripens a week to ten days earlier. Both bunch and berry aver- age larger than those of Concord. 1 year, each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00; 100, $15.00. 2 years, each, 40c.; dozen, $4. 00; 100, $22.00. Heavy fruiting vines, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. C— C. W. Cotuins, Washington, D. C., writes as fol- lows: “The Caco Grape bought from you two years ago did wonderfully this year.” H. S. Croucn, of Middlesex Co., N. J., writes: ‘““Everything I ever recetved from you has been first class and am much pleased with the Caco Grape = 2) vines. . . Henry D. Damon, of Fall River, Mass., wrote as follows: ““Your Caco Grape is surely a marvel, lus. cious and beautiful.” MOORE’S EARLY— A GREAT FAVORITE What others say about Lovett’s Bearing Age Grapevines L. B. Wuirrtesey, of Mercer Co., N. J., writes: ““T wish to thank you for the very satisfactory man- ner in which you have filled my previous orders — the fruiting age grape vines particularly — which are putting out astonishingly large clusters of blos- soms, twelve on one vine. Joun M. Watton, of New Haven, Conn., wrote as follows: “The grape vines obtained from you are all coming along fine, especially the Caco. It is certainly a husky grower and a mighty sweet rape.” To Dahlia Coca and Those Fea of Fine Gladioli Because of the ease with which they are grown, their freedom from disease and the beauty and enduring qualities of their flowers, We grow both, not m large quantities, but a limited number of the choicest. at rates in keeping with their relative rarity. “Glads” and Dahlias are making gigantic progress in popular favor. Our lists offer these, Please ask for them. 10 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — RASPBERRIES The Choicest Among RASPBERRIES The Quality Fruit for Connoisseurs When we think of Raspberries we see visions of dishes heaped high with delicious berries — enough to “‘make the mouth water,” the mouth of even the most indifferent. Raspberries combine all the de- sirable qualities of a high-class fruit in the most in- tensive degree, and a few varieties should be grown In every garden. The varieties offered represent the peers of the race and, by following the culture sug- gestions offered below, every home may enjoy an abundance of delicious berries. Culture — Plant the red or upright growing varieties in rows six feet apart and the plants three feet apart in the rows, requiring 2,420 plants per acre; or four feet apart each way, if to be grown in _ hills. (In the garden, plant four feet apart each way and restrict- to hills, permitting but three or four canes to remain in each hill.) In field culture, the cap varieties should be planted in rows seven feet apart and the plants three and a half feet apart in the rows; in garden culture, plant four feet apart each way. No order acceptable for Iess than 6 plants of a variety. EE plants should be trimmed back to within three inches of the ground at . time of planting. EE es Plants will be shipped by postage as per table on inside back cover. mail, provided cash is sent for St. Regis Everbearing or Ranere It ts with considerable pride that we call ourselves the original mtroducers of this superb variety. It is fifteen years now since we first presented St. Regis to the American gardening public, and our belief in the absolute merits of this variety has since been justified in thousands of home gardens and com- mercial plantations throughout the country. An abundance of growers of St. Regis now agree with us that it is absolutely the greatest “find” In ever- bearing Raspberries during the last quarter of a century. What makes St. Regis particularly valuable ts that it is adaptable to a great variety of soils, does well throughout a large part of the country and gives more uniformly good results year in and year out than any other variety we know among the red kinds. The individual berries, while not so large as some, are of exceptional quality. The plant is a prolific producer, not only very, early in the season but also during the fall, continuimg to bear right up to freez- ing weather. Unlike most other varieties, it yields a moderate crop the first season if planted early in the spring or the preceding fall. In addition to all above excellent characteristics St. Regis is exceptionally hardy and very drought ‘resistant. For this reason it Is a great favorite in those sections of the Middle West and West where periodic dry spells put frurt varieties to a.severe test. Due to exceptionally thrifty constitution, St. Regis produces suckers exces- sively. For best results rt should be kept down to a single row of plants or not to exceed three or four plants to a hill. Wielding the hoe to keep down the suckers will in- crease both the quantity and size of the individual berries. Selected sucker plants, dozen, $1.00; 100, $3.50; 1,000, $30.00. Transplanted plants, dozen, $1.50; 100, $6.00; 1,000, $50.00. Heavy fruiting plants, dozen, $3.00; 100, $15.00. LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — RASPBERRIES 11 RASPBERRIES (Continued ) LA FRANCE - This is justifying every claim ever made for it and fully maintaining Its position as one of the very finest in its class. Such berries, as are shown in pic- ture on top of page 10, are borne in the fall in the same, or even greater, abundance as throughout the summer months. La France is extremely hardy. Often reaches the height of nine feet. The late crops (when the fruit is most highly prized) are at times even heavier than the early ones. The fruit is borne onracemes. Branches frequently show the remark- able combination of buds, blooms, fruit just setting, green berries, and the ripened fruit. The berries are deep pink, juicy and of delicious flavor. The fully developed fruits are about twice as large as the aver- age, while mndividual drupes aré two to three times as large as those of the average sort. Extra se- lected plants, dozen, $5.00; 100, $40.00. KEVITT’S HYBRID — A strong-growing, large- fruited variety that appears to be perfectly hardy. It was one of the few varieties to come unharmed through the recent severe winters. Ripens here about June 15th and continues for about four weeks. It is indeed a very promising red-fruited sort. Se- lected sucker plants, dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00. THE REDPATH RASPBERRY — This new- comer comes to us from Minnesota where it has won © for itself a fine reputatign due to hardiness and great yielding power. It surely is a vigorous grower and, as It can almost always be depended upon to produce a fair crop of berries the first year, it deserves a place mM every garden. Plants set out this spring will produce a fair crop of fruit this coming fall. It is the largest of all extra early red Raspberries, bearing dark red berries of great substance, often measuring an inch in diameter. Its yielding period extends almost over six weeks and, moreover, It com.ines excellent table qualities with good shipping characteristics. Selected sucker plants, dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. | VICTORY Taught: by experience, -we are, as a rule, slow to become overenthusiastic about relative newcomers among berries. But on the basis of recent reports we are inclined to believe that ultimately Victory will score a strong victory in its own behalf. It is an extremely hardy, most attractive red variety, of record yielding power. Has endured 30 degrees below zero without injury. Plants of strongest growth, backed up by an exceptional root system that stands for great resistance against hot or dry weather. Altogether a decidedly worth-while acqui- sition, Judged on the basis of ten years’ records on the originator’s grounds. Selected sucker plants, dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00. Heavy transplanted plants, dozen, $3.00; 100, $20.00. ERSKINE PARK (Everbearing) — Very sturdy i growth with fruit of remarkable size. It should not be planted too far south nor on soil too light. As it is frequently lacking in pollen, plant a few of the variety St. Regis near it. For best results, cut canes down to within a few inches of the ground each spring. : Selected sucker plants, dozen, $1.50; 100, 8.00. REDPATH —A GREAT BEARER, PARTICULARLY LATE IN THE SEASON ! 12 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, Nee RASPBERRIES RASPBERRIES (Continued) COLUMBIAN (Cap) — Because of its dull red color it is not a good market variety; but for the home garden, where quality counts most, It is one of the very best. It may well be described as a “purple cap”’ sort, quite distinct from either the red-fruited or black-cap varieties. The fruit, which is of a dull purple-crimson, is of high quality and Is excellent for making jelly and jam. Canes both hardy and prolific. Succeeds everywhere, even in the South, where most varieties of red Raspberries fail. Ripens in midseason, continuing quite late. Extra heavy tip plants, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50. CUTHBERT — Introduced by us in 1878. For twenty-five years it was the most largely planted of all red Raspberries and ts still very popular. Berries of large size, deep crimson, moderately firm and of high quality, betng rich and spicy. Canes of strong growth, with large, healthy foliage, but not entirely hardy during severe winters. -Ripens in midseason until late and succeeds everywhere, even in the South. Sucker plants, dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00; 1,900, $35.00. GOLDEN QUEEN — Introduced by us in 1885, and by far the best yellow-fruited variety. Though not red, we class this with the red varieties, as It Is of the same habit and requires the same culture. A sport of the Cuthbert and similar‘to it im all respects . except color, which is a clear, translucent amber. Of luscious quality and a valuable variety for the home garden. Sucker plants, dozen, $2.50; $15.00. KING — This combines earliness, bright color, firmness, and excellent quality of its berries with | vigorous growth, productiveness and hardiness of cane in an extraordinary degree. Its crimson berries are exceedingly bright and lively in color and so firm as to endure Tong shipment without change. Sucker plants, dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00. LATHAM (Everbearing) — May prove to be the very best of all the everbearing sorts for certain sections. It is a splendid, strong growing variety and produces immense quantities of bright red extra large berries from June until freezing weather. Heavy sucker plants, dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. OHTA — An extremely hardy, vigorous growing 100, sort, bearing beautiful scarlet firm berries. Has fall- bearing tendencies. Sucker plants, dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00. Transplanted plants, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50. WHITE QUEEN (Everbearing) — This beauti- ful, white-frurted everbearing variety m_some re- spects is actually an improvement upon St: Regis, its fruit being larger and its quality simply superb. So great has been the demand for this remarkable sort that our supply of mother plants has become alarmingly low. We SOEs: early orders to those who will have no other! Selected sucker plants, dozen, $7.59. Yes, we grow a few Dahlias and “ Glads ”’—The Best! We cannot grow them all, so we selected what we feel represents the aristocracy in these two popular flowers from bulbs. right here in our neighborhood; many “ruffled” beauties among the Gladioli; but please ask for our booklet designed to serve the fanciers in these two popular floral favorites. There are the famous “Jersey” series among Dahlias originated on. a SS © 8 q So : BLACK RASPBERRIES Popularly termed “‘Blackcap”’ Raspberries. The tips are propagated by layering the ends of the canes in earth, which causes them to send out roots and form “tip”’ plants: CUMBERLAND — Produces, in great profusion, the tees t berries of any Blackcap that we have ever rown. The berries are jet black, with very little oe. are firm and of excellent quality; sweet and mild; pene in midseason and continuing for two weeks. ‘dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00. . ‘HONEY SWEET — Every connoisseur will surely - enjoy the fruit of Honey Sweet, which is remarkably rich, sweet, and luscious. Not only are the berries of superb flavor, but they are firm enough for distant’ shipment. They are also of attractive appearance, being jet black; without bloom, and of good size. Canes are of strong growth and of ironclad hardi- hood, and yield heavily. Ripens early to midseason, maturing its entire crop quickly. We consider it by far the best of all. Selected tip plants, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50. SCARFF — Superior to old Gregg, which it sur- passes In every way. Its fruit is almost, if not fully, as large as Cumberland, and it is produced in much greater profusion than that variety; in fact, we con- sider it the most prolific, and hence profitable, Blackcap in commerce. Absolutely hardy and a vigorous grower. Tips, dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00. KANSAS — The most widely grown “‘Blackcap”’ because of its reliability and the excellence of Its fruit. The canes are of strong growth, hardy and exceedingly prolific. It ripens earlier than the Cum- rland, and the berries do not have the objection- able bloom or mouldy appearance of some varieties. Berries of large size, jet black, firm, sweet, and excel- lent. One of the very best ‘of the Blackcaps as a shipper. Ripens early to midseason and matures its entire ace quickly. Tips, dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00. PLUM FARMER — The berries are of highest quality, large size, and firm, meaty texture. They are coal black, with considerable bloom, which causes them to appear a bluish-gray. The canes are of strong habit, hardy, and prolific. Ripens quite . early and matures Its entire crop of berries prac- tically at once, making it a most valuable sort for market growers. Tips, dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00. BLACKBERRIES A Delight to the Eye, A Pleasure to the Palate Grow more of them! We suggest this advisedly, for among berry crops, Blackberries are, perhaps, the most reliable, year after year. We know of sev- eral instances where commercial growers of Black- berries, during the past few years, have made money to pay off mortgages, while the average “‘potato farmer” has grown poorer. * ‘tions promise. In the matter of varieties, you can safely count on those offered on the following pages to do as descrip- Where large plantations are con- templated we will gladly help with more specific advice in the matter of selecting sorts best adapted to certain sections. Our stock of both heavy trans- planted and root-cutting plants Is second to none! JOY BLACKBERRIES —_ A PROFITABLE CROP EVERYWHERE 14 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — BLACKBERRIES BLACKBERRIES That Delight While on the preceding page we have pointed out the commercial advantages of Blackberry planta- tions, we are now going to have an “‘mning”’ for the home gardeners. There are indeed few greater de- lights than to be able to go into one’s garden and pick big, shiny beauties by the panful, to be con- verted into delicious jams, jellies and pies, or served just as they are, for breakfast or as dessert! In field culture, plant in rows from five to seven feet apart (according to the vigor of the variety) and three feet apart in the rows. In the garden, plant in rows five feet apart and the plants three feet apart in the rows. When requested, plants will be sent by mail, pro- vided cash its sent for postage as per table. Please note: Our blackberry plants are either Root-Cutting plants that have been grown from pieces of roots In nursery rows, or they are heavily rooted transplanted plants. Both are far superior to ordinary or sucker plants, which we do not grow! BLOWERS — (See illustration bottom of page.) On fertile soil, canes often grow to ten or twelve feet. They yield very heavily and for a long season, beginning in midseason. The fruit is large, attrac- tive and of superb quality. Twenty degrees below zero has not harmed it and it is a phenomenal cropper. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $6.00; 1,000, $50.00. Transplanted, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50. AsHLEY B. Baker, Saratoga Co., N. Y., wrote as follows:—The raspberries, black-caps and blackberries bought of you [ast Fall for my own home garden got a fme start and have every promise of doing splen- didly this season. JOY BLACKBERRY —A_ unique combina- tion of absolutely proven hardiness backed by _an ironclad constitution. A prolific bearer of super-quality berries. (See page 13.) Eleven years have passed since we first introduced Joy and we assure you that it has been a great joy to us to be identified with such a masterpiece among berries as Joy has proved. Frankly, no other variety, either among Blackberrtes or Raspberries, bears the. tremendous crops of delicious fruit that we have gathered from Joy. Back of all this is a sturdy constitution. Stocky, vigorous canes bear abundant, heavy foliage and the canes are literally loaded with fruit, yielding heavily year after year. The individual berries are very large and almost as thick through as they are long. They are lovely jet black and of a rich, luscious flavor. Joy deserves to be called the best all-around Blackberry for both home and market garden. The characteristic that makes it most valuable for market gardening is its endurance of zero climates and its apparent im- munity to “Orange Rust,” “‘Double Blossom” and other Blackberry diseases. Market gardeners wil! find it a reliable crop under all conditions of soil: and climate. Selected root-cutting plants. dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50; 1.000, $60.00. Trans- planted plants, dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00. EARLY HARVEST — An old variety and a favorite, especially with western and southwestern growers. The mild, sweet berries are rather small but firm and symmetrical. Ripens very early; some- times suffers from winter injury im the North. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $4.50; 1,000, $40.00. Trans- planted plants, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50. BLOWERS BLACKBERRIES — A FOOD FOR GODS LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— BLACKBERRIES BLACKBERRIES General List of Varieties BUSHEL BERRY — A most vigorous grower which, in the southern part of this state, is rapidly superseding Being of long trailmg growth it must We know this variety to have yielded a bushel of fruit per plant, on an acre patch. Star or Wonder. necessarily be given support. Transplanted, dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00. ELDORADO — Among the highest in quality. on account of its extreme hardiness and vigor. Berries of medium size, jet black, mild, sweet and melting. Fruits early to midseason. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $4.50; 1,000, $40.00. Transplanted, dozen, $1.50; 100, $6.00. HIMALAYA — With us it has been a - shy yielder and the berries are small, but of sweet, brisk flavor. Should be trained to stakes or an arbor. Transplanted plants, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50. ICEBERG — Best white blackberry. Bears very profusely in midseason. Berries sweet and tender. Should be planted near some black fruited variety for thorough pollenation, in order to yield freely. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00. Transplanted, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50. KENOYER — Ripens with us by July rst. hardy and produces medium-sized berries of excel- lent quality. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00; 1,000, $45.00. Transplanted, dozen, $1.25; 100, $6.00. LA GRANGE — Most valuable because of its large yield, early ing, long season of fruiting, and partic- ularly its fine size and superb quality. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $6.00. Transplanted plants, dozen,$1.50; = 100, $7.50. MACATAWA — A STEADY BEARER OF DELIGHTFULLY SWEET BERRIES — ABOUT HALF NATURAL SIZE Very popular, especially throughout the North and Northwest, Tris ripen-. TEXAS EVERBEARING MACATAWA — (See illustration below.) May be considered an everbearing sort because of Its very long season of fruiting. Fruit sweet, almost seed- less and entirely coreless. A strong, upright grower, is tremendously prolific and extremely hardy. Dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50; 1,000, $60.00. Transplanted, dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1,000, $75.00. WARD — A remarkable variety, deservedly the most popular variety in New Jersey at the present time. The canes are of strong growth, are hardy, and annually yield a heavy crop of large, handsome berries of first quality that always command the top price in market. Equally reliable for home gardén or market. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00; 1,000, $45.00. Transplanted, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50. TEXAS EVERBEARING — Bears contmuously from early August until late autumn. Its strong canes are prolific of jet black, sweet, juicy berries, which are without core and exceptionally large. Dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50; 1,000, $60.00. Trans- planted, dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1,000, $75.00. STAR OR WONDER — Plants are of exception- ally sturdy constitution and consequently bear ban- ner crops. Single plants have been known to bear over 80 quarts of berries in one season. Berries are of medium size, attractive appearance and rich, re- freshing, luscious quality; keep in good condition for a long time and can be safely shipped almost any distance. Ripens very late. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00. Transplanted plants, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7.50. TAYLOR—A _ most profitable late variety. Clean, healthy foliage, with berries of good size, and-is almost sure to produce a good crop annually. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $4.50; 1,000, $40.00. Trans- planted plants, dozen, $1.25; 100, $6.00. 16 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER,'N. J. — STRAWBERRIES : The Choicest STRAWBERRIES and How to Enjoy Them! - There is room for a strawberry bed in even the smallest garden, or there should be! Considering the ease with which these most delicious of all berries are grown, in most any soil and (with the help of the / ““Everbearers”’) throughout the season, the gardener Yo . oe who is not growing them, is depriving himself of a genuine succession of delights. All varieties of Strawberries give the greatest yield and the largest berries when grown in rich soil; hence, no pains should be spared in preparing the bed care- fully before planting, by digging or plow- ing deeply and turning under a liberal sup- ply of well-rotted manure. Pulverize the _ surface soil thoroughly with harrow or rake and, if a top dressing of ground bone Is applied, it will be found a great benefit at fruiting time. For hill culture m the family garden, plant in rows two feet apart and the plants a foot apart in the rows, cutting off all runners as they appear. If to be allowed to grow in matted rows, set the plants in rows three feet apart and the plants onc foot apart in the rows. For field culture, to be cultivated with horse and hoe harrow, nlanes in rows three and a half feet apart — and the plants one foot apart in the rows, requiring 12,445 plants per acre. All the varieties offered have perfect flowers, hence do not need the association of any other variety m order to be fruitful. Save Time, Gain Crops, by Starting Your Patch With POT-GROWN Strawberry Plants | By setting out Lovett’s Pot-Grown Plants you practically eliminate the chance of losing plants, no matter how late they are set out or how dry the season. Thus, pot-grown plants stand for crop assurance, though the gardener should not key his ex- pectations too high the first year. Pot-grown plants of the type we Sealy. as illustrated alongside, save practically a year’s time. Lovett’s Pot-grown Strawberry Plants are vigorous young specimens grown in pots, and shipped with earth about the well- developed roots. Such plants will take hold at once, make a thrifty growth and, in the case of Everbearing or Fall-bearing varieties, bear a liberal crop of nice berries the first season, which cannot always be expected from ordi- nary field-grown plants. Our stock of pot-grown strawberry plants was never better anu we again offer the kind of a plant product that has made the name “Lovett”? a by-word for quality in Home Garden Fruits. We Are Well Prepared to fill your orders. Here, at Little Silver, we grow each year approximately half a million pot-grown plants and rare, indeed, are the instances in which these plants do not mea- sure up to the highest expectations and produce complete satisfaction. With plants of this kind we recognize no limitations as to the distances we can ship. Satisfied Lovett customers can be found from our most northern States to the Gulf, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Besides having skilled plantsmen to grow the plants, we have men who know how to pack them for any long journey. If you have never dealt with us, it will be a pleasure to have you put our service to the test. THE TYPE OF Special quotations to those interested in exceptional quantities. PLANT THAT Varieties that can be supplied in pot-grown plants arenamed WILL CARRY SAFELY FROM OCEAN at the head of the different classes. TO OCEAN, GROW, AND BEAR CROPS LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — STRAWBERRIES Ach The Van Fleet Hybrid SA chavs A Distinct Race of Strawberries America has done more than her part in giving to the world finer fruits and flowers. Earnest men with trained minds and skilled’* hands — hybridisers — have contributed greatly to the advance of the fine art of fruit gardening. And among them none ranks higher in worth-while accomplishments than EARLY JERSEY GIANT Without question the earliest fruiting variety combining size, attractive color and superb flavor in an extraordinary degree. It is the largest of alli early varieties, regardless of class. In common with the rest of the Van Fleet hybrids it has an excep- tionally vigorous constitution, making strong plants with perfect blossoms. The very large, brilliant scarlet-crimson_ berries are of simply delicious flavor. So rich is their aroma that a fair-sized dish of ripe berries will perfume a room. The beautiful berries are of conical form, with a pointed tip. Plants are strong growers, heavy yielders. Please order early; although we have a won- derful supply of stock plants we feel sure that before the end of the planting season we will again be ‘“‘sold out.’’ Layer plants, dozen, 75c.; 100, $2.00. Pot-grown plants, dozen, $1.25; 100, $8.00. does the late Dr. Walter Van Fleet. By judicious cross-fertilization he succeeded in imparting the ex- traordinary aroma and vigor of wild strawberries to strains of large standard varieties. The results were quite a number of hybrids of which the following three are the outstanding leaders: EDMUND WILSON The Giant Strawberry On general principles we carefully avoid exag- geration. The temptation to paint glowing pictures is great and it requires considerable restraint at times to strictly adhere to the truth. All this merely by way of preparing you for an extraordi- nary statement. The fruits of Edmund Wilson, borne on the exceptionally sturdy plants, are so Immense that we have known them to compete in size with small apples. This, without either extra culture or _disbudding. With all its great size, the fruit is of excellent quality. Its dark color prevents it from being a good market variety, but for the home garden, where high quality is the first consideration, we know of no better mid-season sort than Edmund Wilson. Layer plants, dozen, $1.00. Pot-grown plants, dozen, $2.00. JOHN H. COOK—“ Variety for Everybody’s Garden” ’ Due to Its extraordinary merits, our stock of pa- rent plants of this remarkable Van Fleet hybrid is still very short. Among second early varieties there is no heavier cropper. In growth, constitution and other worth-while qualities it might well be considered the finest of the three Van Fleet hybrids. Equally valuable for home use or market, its somewhat tr- regular shape Is easily off- set by the delicious flavor which very much resembles that of wild strawberries. Since our stock is still very much lower than the ordinary season’s require- ments, we would suggest early orders.to those who ‘prefer this to all others. Layer plants, dozen, $1.00; 100, $2.50. . Pot-grown plants, dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50. Special Offer : We will send a dozen each (36 in all) of the three wonderful Van Fleet Hybrids, Early Jersey Giant, John H. Cook and Edmund Wil- son (all pot-grown), for $4.00; or twenty-five of each for $7.50. JOHN H. COOK — ONE-HALF NATURAL SIZE 18 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — STRAWBERRIES 3 culture growth to the parent plants) for best results with these varieties. With a view of simplifymg selection for our customers and governed by studies of our trials, we have come to the conclusion that our list of Everbearing sorts was entirely too long. We offer herewith three that deserve to be grown most widely and it Is with keen regret that we cannot include our novelty, Lovett’s advise “hill All Season, this spring. for propagating purposes. CHAMPION EVERBEARING Apparently a seedlmg of Superb, and like it m many respects, though it is much more productive and the fruit Is larger. With us, this past season it “behaved”? much better than “Lucky Boy,” which we have dropped because of better varieties becom- ing available. Though enduring one of the most trying seasons last year (long periods of drought making life a trial for all Strawberries),,Champion Everbearing came through with flying colors. PROGRESSIVE — The finest of the Rockhill varieties. The plants are of vigorous habit, with large, clean leaves; they multiply better than many of the fall-bearing varieties and yield profusely. The berries are so smooth and uniform in size and shape they have the appearance of having been made in a mould; are deep crimson, glossy and of good quality. Special Offer: ‘done by clippmg off all the runners soon after they _, The EVERBEARING Strawberries and Their Advantages The Everbearing vari- cties of Strawberries, fre- quently termed “Fall -bear- ing,” have decided merit. Fortunately, practically all of them are excellent in quality and give a heavy crop of fruit in June as well as a good crop in [ate sum- mer and autumn. {n order to be assured of a heavy fall crop, it is best to remove, as they appear, all blossoms until the first or middle of July. Aside from removing the blossoms by hand ‘picking, the culture of these autumn-bearing varieties is the same as of other Strawberries, as set forth on page 16. Upon moist, fertile land, our plants of these Fall-bearing Strawberries give sweet, ripe berries the same season they are planted. This holds particularly true of the pot-grown plants. We appear, thus restricting the The demand has been terrific — at $5.00 per dozen! Plants on hand are needed . SUPERB — The best known ue most largely planted of the fall-bearmg varieties. The berries are nearly round and are larger than those of the Progressive. They are smooth, dark crimson, glossy, and of sweet, mild fflavor. The plants grow well, with clean, dark- -green leaves. It yields so heavily and the berries are so fine it is a profitable variety to grow for its June crop alone, and is one of the most prolific and best croppers In autumn. | Prices of Everbearing Strawberries eee Be Seer aoe Seen ener Pot-Grown | Layer Plants | Doz.| 100 |1, 00 ‘Doz.| 100|1,000 | i) Champion Bropec ot 50}10.00/90. < 1.00/3.50/30.00 | i .75|2.50|20.00 .75|2.50{20.00 | Werciae Superb With a view to encourage the planting and testing of EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES, we will send. a dozen each of the three varieties de- scribed in this catalog (all pot-grown) for $3.50.. Standard Varieties of June-Bearing Strawberries, available in POT-GROWN Plants For brief descriptions giving the principal characteristics of these leading sorts, see pages 19 and 20. Doz. 100 Barrymore.. an $1.00 $6.00 Brandy witterc: 52. hs co ee 1.00 6.00 Bune S: Specigh esera ace 1.25 7.50 Chesapeake jae aeons wee hee 7.50 CONNTIS.. (aaa ete, pea 1.25 7.50 Baton. 2260 %. ANE pies Se alti tans | Sens file 2S 7.50 Gandy... 1.00 6.00 Glen Mary.. SUCRE, ot as eer OU 6.00 Howard No. 170 een.505. 1.00 6.00 PARE ea ads eR ects es cape ee leas Jake . 1.00 6.00 Doz. 100 JORien: 2 vor ee eee a eran $1.25 $7.50 *LURTON ee ee ee 1.00 6.00 7MAR SEAL Be eee oe eee 1.00 6.00 NewS Y Or kes 1.0. raed os, are ae ae eaves 1.00 6.00 Premier.) oo oe eee 1,00 6.00 Senator Dunlap... 1.00 6.00 Sharpless. . Nek oreo 6.00 Steven’s Late Champion Be ae 1.00 6.00 Success. . . . ee eee Om 6.00 “WILLIAM ‘BELT. 2 Fee i Wt) ee Note: Varieties supplied with asterisk (*) and spelled in capital letters are leaders in their respective classes and seasons. 4 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — STRAWBERRIES 19 Standard [June-Bearing] Varieties of Strawberries UNIFORM PRICES of all varieties, unless quoted otherwise: Layer Plants, dozen, 50c.; 100, $1.50; 1,000, $10.00. (For prices of POT- GROWN plants see page 18.) BARRYMORE — The bluntly conical berries are of large size, beautiful, firm, meaty, and of rich and sugary quality. The color is dark crimson (which it holds unchanged after being picked), with glossy surface; the flesh is deep red. Midseason to late. BRANDYWINE — Bears great quantities of uni- _ formly large, bright crimson berries that are not only firm enough for shipment, but of good quality as well. Demands rich soil. Midseason. BUNN’S SPECIAL — A glorified “Senator Dun- lap” producing far more fruit than that popular old variety, and the fruit is larger. Dozen, 75c.; 100, $2.50. CHESAPEAKE — Where properly grown, on rich soil, this berry is well-nigh perfect., The berries are uniform in size and shape, mostly heart-shaped; the color is bright crimson and the flesh firm and of excellent quality. Ripens from midseason to late. Dozen, 65c.; 100, $1.75; 1,000, $12.00. COLLINS — Invaluable because at its best be- tween the midsummer and [ate varieties. A wonder- ful acquisition providing a constant supply of high-- class berries. Most useful as a shipper. Dozen, 75c.; 100, $2.00. EATON — Remarkable size, excellent color and superior flavor combine to make this one of the really worth-while recent introductions. A great yielder, while its dark red color makes it one of the most desirable for canning. Dozen, 75c.; 100, $2.00. GANDY — Introduced by us over thirty years ago and still grown commercially to a greater extent than probably any other sort. The texture ts of the firmest and the color, a bright flame. Of large size but not of the highest quality. It is late to very late in ripening. : GLEN MARY — An old popular favorite, es- pecially through the Middle Atlantic and New Eng- land States, where it does best. Because of its su- perb quality and tremendous productivity it is, without doubt, one of the most satisfactory varieties to grow. Should be planted near some good pol- lenizer such as Joe. HOWARD No. 17 — Under favorable soil condi- tions this is one of the most valuable recent intro- ductions. A good second early, bearing good sized berries over a long season; an intensely strong grower, with large, beautifully colored berries of uni- formly high quality. Dozen, 75c.; 100, $2.00. - JOE (Joe Johnson, Big Joe) — A midseason to late variety, fully up to Chesapeake in size, firmness and yield, and superior to it in flavor and color. It also succeeds in a great variety of soils. This is a berry that will not disappoint. Our stock of this variety is extra choice. ® JUDITH — The large well flavored fruit main- tains its size uniformly throughout the season. The deep red berries are large, pointed in shape, and of a deep red color throughout, to the core. The berries are firm and full of juice, a combination that makes this variety ideal for both home and market garden. The berries are borne in large clusters, while the bright green foliage and the strong plants cause the fruits to stand out in beautiful contrast. Dozen, 75c.; 100, $2.00. LUPTON — Berries are large, bluntly conical, bright flame-colored, glossy and retain their color after being picked. They are also very firm, hence splendid for market. Practically ideal in growth of plant and vigor. MARSHALL — Still very popular in the East. The plant, of vigorous growth, with clean, healthy foliage, is inclined to be unproductive except upon fertile soil and under high culture. The beautiful large berries are of extremely high quality and meaty texture. Midseason. NEW YORK — Another “quality” berry ripen- ing in midseason. It is m many respects very much j like Marshall, but appears to give better results under less exacting soil conditions. 20 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — STRAWBERRIES — DEWBERRIES Standard or June-Bearing Strawberries (Concluded) UNIFORM PRICES for all sorts (except as quoted otherwise): Layer Plants, dozen, 50c.; 100, $1.50; 1,000, $10.00. POT-GROWN plants of all kinds are offered on page 18. PREMIER — Excelled by no early variety ex- cept our own Early Jersey Giant. It succeeds on al- most all sorts of soils (if well drained) and through- out a large section of the country. Produces in vast quantities berries of good size, attractive appearance and excellent quality. SENATOR DUNLAP — If you want to be sure of a very heavy crop of fruit, but are not very par- ticular about the size of the individual berries, this is the variety to plant. Of good quality, for a firm berry, and the berries are uniform im color and shape. Largely planted for market and found very profit- able. It is a second early to midseason variety. SHARPLESS — A variety that fruits rather late in the season, and a good old sort that still “holds its own” with the best of them. Itis a good healthy grower and produces handsome large berries of fine quality. { of quality fruit: where—“‘the earliest berry without a fault.” early midseason. SPECIAL: DEWBERRIES Plants will be shipped by mail, provided cash is sent for postage as per table. If to be staked, plant in rows four feet apart each way; if to be mulched, plant in rows six feet apart and the plants three feet apart mm the rows. LUCRETIA — The standard dewberry. It rip- ens In advance of the earliest blackberry, i is sweeter and equals in size the best varieties of this near relative. Of slender, trailing habit, the vines are entirely hardy except at the far North, succeed on all soils (even very sandy) and are exceedingly pro- lific. The berries are quite long, of large size, sparkling jet black, of high quality and very firm Ships well, keeps well, sells well. Dozen, 75c.: 100, $4.00; 1,000, $35.00. AUSTIN’S IMPROVED — The earliest dew- berry and the first to ripen of the blackberry fam- ily. The berries are large, nearly round and of ex- cellent quality. Ripening in advance of Lucretia, it has proved a very profitable market variety. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $5.00. HERBERT F. RomMEL, Delaware Co., Pa., writes as follows: “The berry plants arrived this after- noon.... I might add they are the finest bushes both as to roots and development that I have ever seen come out of a nursery, and will take pleasure in highly recommending your stock to anyone that can appreciate ‘high srade goods.’ ” and uniform in size, color and shape. | Lovett’s Special Home Garden Collection of POT-GROWN Strawberry Plants |} Here is a selection of 5 sorts, bearing from very early to very late. 20 Premier — an early, succeeding nearly every- 20 Wm. Belt— of long bearing season — valuable A total of 100 pot-grown plants,.a retail catalog value of $9.17 for ouly $7.50. This is absolutely the greatest value we have ever offered. STEVEN'S LATE CHAMPION — Like its parent, Gandy, it ripens late and is similar in many respects. However, the berries are not so uniform in size and shape. Excellent for canning, since It will hold its shape and retain its flavor. It is one of the most prolific and valuable of the late varieties. SUCCESS — All things considered, this is one of the best early Sn ee for the home garden and nearby market. Berries slightly oblong, with blunt end, bright scarlet or flame color, quite large Plants are vigorous, healthy and very prolific. WILLIAM BELT — The plant is vigorous, though not a rampant grower; succeeds on almost all soils; invariably yields heavily; and the berries are always of large size and highest quality. Its flesh is solid and deep crimson in color, and the blos- soms are large, with abundance of pollen. It begins to ripen quite early and continues until almost the close of the season, the last berries being Iarge, hand- some and full-flavored. Every one a quantity bearer 20 Joe — an ideal midseason. 20 Lupton — very best late season. 20 Champion Everbearing — your fall crop. $7.50 DEWBERRIES —— A DISH FOR MORTALS FOND OF FLAVOR IN FRUITS | LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — CURRANTS 21 A GREAT BERRY FOR ALL! PLEASE NOTE — It is not per- missible for New Jersey nurserymen to ship Currants or Gooseberries into . the following states: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colo- rado, Arizona, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minne- sota, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, New Hampshire, Dela- ware, Maine and Massachusetts. Since Black Currants are instru- mental in spreading certain fungus diseases, we neither grow nor sel] = EVERYBODY S$ — CURRANTS— The Basis for Good Jellies ! A cool, moist location is best for these fruits, and for this reason they succeed ad- mirably when planted by a stone wall or fence, being benefited by partial shade. Keep - the ground mellow and free from weeds and grass, using fertilizer copiously. Mulching ts necessary for the best returns. Plant in rows four feet apart and the plants set three feet apart in the rows. When. desired, plants will be forwarded by parcel post, provided cash ts sent for post- age as per table. Uniform prices for all varieties (except as quoted otherwise): 1 year, each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00. 2 vears, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00 CHERRY AND VERSAILLES — Large berries, short clusters, bright sparkling crimson; of sharp and acid flavor. “-EVERYBODY’S After many years of cultivation, in many sections, on a great variety of soils and under widely varying climatic conditions, “Everybody’s” comes through triumphantly as the most satis- factory all-around currant in cultivation. A strong grower, It Is naturally very prolific. It ripens in midseason and the berries remain in good condition for a Jong time right on bushes, thus eliminating losses due to premature dropping. The bush and berries are of large size, the berries being clear, of bright sparkling red and with juice the quality of which is the best. We know of no finer variety for jams, jellies and the other uses to which Currants may be put. 1 year old, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. 2 years, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. | FAY’S PROLIFIC — Bunch and berry large, bright and sparklmg. A regular and prolific bearer, NORTH STAR — The old red Dutch Currant greatly im- proved and one of the finest in quality. Berries bright red, rather small; but the Clisters are long and are produced in wonderful profusion. PERFECTION — Produces in great profusion oe long clusters of very large, bright red berries of mild, splendid quality. 1 year, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. 2 years, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. PRES. WILDER — Produces, late in the season, very large bright red berries that are juicy and of high quality. RED CROSS — This is reputed to be the sweetest of all Currants. It is an exceptionally healthy and vigorous grower. Produces immense crops of good size sparkling red beraes:i in large clusters. VICTORIA — The best late variety. Bunches long; berries of medium size, pale red and of superior quality. . . WHITE GRAPE By far the best of the white fruited sorts. It is a beautiful translucent white and of mild, good quality. Borne in clus- ters and the bushes are literally loaded: with them. 1 year, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. 2 years, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. 22 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — GOOSEBERRIES, ETC. GOOSEBERRIES— The Quality Pie Berry Do you know that America Is importing tons and tons of Gooseberries from Europe, and in preserving jars at that? Now, we can grow just as good a berry product in our own gar- dens and no particular skill is required to do it. Of course, the soil should be well enriched and the plants should be given ordinary garden culture; but in these requirements they do not differ from beans, or tomatoes, or any other vegetable. The plants and varieties offered are the best to be had in the country. OREGON CHAMPION Entirely distinct from all others mm foliage and habit of growth. It ts of slender willowy growth — not a very strong grower. The berries when fully ripe are vale amber, of excellent quality and of good size. (See illustration alongside.) 1 year, each, Gyanpron 50c.;; dozen, $5.00. 2 years,-each, /5c.--dozen, — = $7.50. ae CARRIE — It is a marvel of productiveness, a CARDE™ OREGON : splendid strong grower and one that holds its foli- | BERRY: age much later in the season than do most others. When ripe, it is maroon in color and of good quality, though rather small. 1 year, each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00. 2 years, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00; heavy fruiting size, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50. DOWNING — The most popular market va- riety. The pale green berries are of large size and fair quality. 1 year, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. 2 years, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. LOGANBERRY The great merits of this unique fruit are now well known. The berries are of great size, equalling large blackberries, and are deep reddish maroon in color. In flavor, they are rich and refreshing — a mingling of the raspberry and blackberry (the raspberry pre- dominating) and yet distinct from either; mellow and refined, melting and without core. The flavor is so luscious, novel and rich, the berry cannot fail to please everybody as a dessert fruit. For canning It Is superior to all the other small fruits, and for jellies and jams it has no equal. What gives special value to this novel fruit is its earlmess — ripening as it does at the close of the strawberry season, andin advance of all but the very earliest raspberries. Selected tip plants, dozen, $3.00; 100, $20.00; 1,000, $175.00. Heavy transplanted plants, dozen, $5.00; 100, $35.00. Extra heavy, fruiting age plants, each, 75c:; dozen, $7.50. You Can Safely “Bet” on Lovett’s when it comes to Quality Fruits. For near- Iy half a century we have specialized in the fruit division of the, nursery line, and all the distinctly worth-while varieties are grown by us. ; STRAWBERRY-RASPBERRY A truly ‘“‘everbearing”’ fruit, producing great quantities of most attractive sparkling crimson berries from early in July until frost. This fruit, often of great size, contrasting with the large pure white blossoms and deep green foliage, ‘makes a dazzling’ sight. The fresh fruit lacks flavor, but cooked with Columbian or other Raspberries, it is delicious. Dozen, $1.50. Extra heavy, transplanted plants, dozen, $2.50. WINEBERRY Decidedly unique and valuable as an ornamental plant as well as for its beautiful fruit. It Is a strong, rampant grower, the canes being thickly covered with purplish-red hairs. The berries are of bright, translucent appearance, of medium size, the color of sherry wine, sparkling and with a brisk, pleasant subacid flavor. Canes yield enormously for a long season. Excellent as a dessert fruit, but especially valuable for canning and for making a delicious wine. Heavy plants, dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. LOGANBERRIES —— JUST AS THEY GROW LOVETT’ S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— ASPARAGUS 23 Every Home Gardener Should Grow More of Better ASPARAGUS CULTURE — In even the smallest garden, a few square feet of ground should be devoted to Asparagus. In the family garden, the roots should be set from one to two feet apart in rows three feet apart. They shouid be placed in furrows six or eight inches deep, but covered with only about three inches of soil at time of planting, the remainder of the trench being filled in by degrees as the plants increase tn height. In field culture, where they are to be worked with horse and cultivator, the roots should be set from one to two feet apart in the rows and the rows should be from six to seven feet apart. Since the Asparagus bed will occupy the same ground for a number of years, care should be taken to enrich the soil by a Itberal digging in of well- rotted manure. In the fall, cut off the stalks and burn them. This helps to keep the asparagus beetle under control. After frosts, mulch the: bed with coarse manure that may be dug in between the rows mm the spring. Sprinkling table salt, at the rate of a pound to every 20 feet of row, on the rows in early spring is said to add to the quality of the product. We Grow Asparagus Roots by the Millions ! This is one of our leading specialties, the soil on our farms being of ideal composition to de- velop a perfect_root product stored with enor- mous vitality. Special prices on extra large quan- tities. New Rust-Resisting Asparagus — WASHINGTON About every decade sees the introduction of a novelty that stands head and shoulders above others in its class. Such ts this new Asparagus for which America is indebted to Professor Nor- ton, a renowned Asparagus specialist, originally with the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Briefly summarizing , the outstanding char- acteristics of the new “variety are: Exceptional rust-resistance due to unusually vigorous consti- tution (secured by critical selection extending over ten years); extraordinary yielding qualities; large size of tndividual silks and-their rapid development to cutting size, which rapid growth stands for tenderness. ‘The shoots are straight, of dark green color, with a heavy pur- ple overtone. They are always tight and do not open until well above the ground. 1 year, dozen, 75c.; 100, $2.00; 1,000, $15.00. 2 years, dozen, $1.00; 100, $3.00; 1,000, $25.00. cat large, 3 years, dozen, $1.50;. 100, .00. PURPLE GIANT —A remarkable, strong growing and very valuable variety. Claimed to be almost, if not entirely, immune to the at- | tacks of rust. 1 year, dozen, 50c.; 100, $1.50; 1,000, $12.00. 2 years, dozen, 75c.; 100, $2.00; 1,000, $17.50. Extra large, 3 years, dozen, $1.25; 100, $5.00. ARGENTEUIL — A French sort that pro- duces large stalks, while plants attain cutting size at an early age. PALMETTO (True) — Bears stalks of large size, 1s of early maturity, a heavy yielder and free from rust. Uniform prices for Argenteuil and Palmetto: 1 year, dozen, 40c.; 100, $1.25; 1,000, $10.00. 2 years, dozen, 50c.; 100, $1.50; 1,000, $12.00. Extra large, 3 years, dozen, $1.00; 100, $3.50. Asparagus! One of nature’s great gifts and tonics of early spring.. Creamed Asparagus on toast when the system is craving for fresh green vegetables — a system sadly in need of the medicinal properties mherent in most green foods, but particularly in Asparagus. The trouble with Asparagus bought on market is that it is stale! You never will really know how delicious this vegetable can be unless you go out to your own patch and, within a short time after cutting, dish out the long, big stalks of vegetable delicacy. Then you wonder how you could ever think the bunches bought on market were good! ASPARAGUS —— THE FINEST GENUINE “‘WASHINGTON ” VARIETY TO DATE IT’S A JOY TO CUT BUNCHES LIKE THIS 24. LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— VEGETABLE ROOTS AND PLANTS Offer of Other Vegetable Roots and Herb Plants Table Dainties for Every Home Garden Just as grandmother’s “old-fashioned” flower garden scored a glertous ‘‘come-back,” so there Is noticeable a certain tendency to again entertain old friends in the vegetable garden. Thyme and Mint and Lavender have their manifold uses, while many of the others offered below are quite as ornamental as useful ! CHIVES Highly prized for soups and seasoning. A hardy member of the onion family, which succeeds with almost no culture:- The tops of grasslike leaves ap- pear in early spring and can be cut repeatedly dur- ing the season. Quite attractive as a border plant while in bloom. * Field-grown clumps, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. HOP GOLDEN- CLUSTER — Bears large clusters of yellow-green hops best in such profusion as to completely \ : envelop the plant in Jate summer : and early autumn. Of rapid growth, ' attaining a height of 20 feet if given \ support, with abundant, ornamental, : deeply lobed foliage. Plants from pots, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. HORSERADISH Very eastly grown; does well in any garden soil, but succeeds best in rather low, damp locations, planted \ in rows three feet apart and the sets es one foot apart In the rows. ENGLISH or COMMON— There is so little difference between i this and the Malmer-Kren, or Bo- hemian, that we will supply either kind at the uniform price of: dozen, 75c.; 100, $2.50; 1,000, $20.00. LAVENDER (Lavendula Vera) SWEET LAVENDER The lavender of our grandmothers’ gar- dens. It is an attractive and inter- esting plant, growing 12 to 18 mches high, and producing numer- ous flower heads that have an agree- able odor, especially when cut and dried. Foliage is silvery-gray, while flowers are deep blue. Clumps. each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00. From pots, each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00. - ROSEMARY OFFICINALIS — Used for seasoning. Needs pro- tection in winter. From pots, each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00. RHUBARB— ONE OF NATURE S GREATEST TONICS MINT SPEARMINT or MEADOW MINT (M. viridis) —Largely used for culinary purposes. PEPPERMINT (M. piperita)— The green leaves and stems, when chewed and swallowed, have the same effect as the essential oil; and to most peo- ple the flavor is very pleasant. Either sort, each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. RHUBARB (Pie Plant) Sometimes termed Wine Plant. Plant in rows four feet apart la F and the roots three feet apart in + ' the rows. MYATT’S LINNAEUS— The best variety for general use. Stems very large, tender, of delicate flavor. Yields abundantly and early in the season. Strong roots, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. SAGE HOLT’S MAMMOTH — Plants become a foot or more in height and three feet in diameter. Large, beau- tiful light green leaves, and spikes of light lilac-blue flowers in late summer and autumn. The leaves are held well up from the soil, are. rich in flavor and of great substance. Perfectly hardy. Clumps, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. From pots, each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. TARRAGON or ESTRAGON (Artemisia Dracunculus) The leaves and young shoots are much prized as an mgredient in soups, salads, stews, pickles, etc. Tarragon vinegar is made by plac- ing the leaves of this plant in a tight vessel, pouring common ‘vinegar upon them, and permitting them to . remain for several days. Equally . useful fresh or cut and dried. lumps, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. From pots, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. THYME (Thymus Vulgaris) GARDEN—Of dwarf habit, with exceedingly pretty foll- age, formed in a dense mass. Much prized for seasoning and, of late, widely used asa ground cover, on flower garden walks and in rockery work. Clumps, each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00. From pots, each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $15.00. - LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — APPLES 25 FRUIT TREES We specialize in fruit trees, as well as Berry Plants, and wish to assure you that the same care and application, that has caused the name, “Lovett” to become a byword for quality m berry plants of all kinds, is employed to make our fruit trees su- perior. Because of their size, it is impossible to ship any of our fruit trees by parcel post. In dozen lots we ship by express. Where larger quantities are required we pack so carefully that shipment by freight is perfectly safe. APPLES Apples, God’s gift clad in shiny coats of yellow, red and green, with plenty of lovable freckles at times, holding goodness within all the time. “‘An Apple a day keeps the Doctor away,” and a home-grown apple 1s worth two bought at some fancy fruit store. Here is the reason why: Western Apples are “Fruits de Luxe,” judged by and grown for— ‘‘Looks.’’ They do look fine, but few have-the ““honest-to-goodness”’ flavor of those grown right at home. Plant 30 feet apart each way, thus:requiring 48 trees to properly plant one acre. We will be glad to quote by letter extra fine 1- year-old apple trees to those wishing same for com- mercial orchards. 2 DELICIOUS —— ONE. OF THE FINEST FOR ALL PUR- POSES, IN ALL SECTIONS All apple trees offered in this anele are two years old or older, and first class in every re- spect; we have never grown better. Price of all varieties of Apple trees (except Lovett), each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00; 100, $60.00. BALDWIN — Early winter. Dark red, of good quality. BANANA (Winter Banana) — Late fall. Beau- tiful waxen yellow with blush cheek, ee very beautiful, highest quality. BEN DAVIS— Winter. Of inferior quality, good keeper; early and heavy annual bearer. DELICIOUS — The apple sensation of the last quarter century. Now well established in all sec- tions and highly recommended as a prolific bearer of uniformly highest quality fruit. The apples vary slightly in Shape and coloring in different sec- tions and on different soils, but a are always of good size. Early winter. DUCHESS (Oldenburg) — Early autumn. Ex- tremely hardy. Medium to large; yellow, streaked with red; very productive. EARLY HARVEST — The earliest summer ap- ple; excellent for either dessert or cooking. It should hold a welcome place in every home orchard but, as the apples bruise badly in handling, the va- riety~is suitable only for nearby markets. . Fruit medium, sometimes large; uniform in size and shape; skin thin, tender, smooth, clear pale waxen yellow, with deeper yellow on exposed cheek, sometimes slightly blushed; flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy, at first -briskly subacid, but becoming mild. Late July and puEESE: . ENGLISH CODDLING — Fruit large to very large; form round and flat; color greenish yellow, with dull red cheek where exposed to sun; good quality, rather acid. One of best cooking and market apples of its sea- son. Ripens from mid-August to Sep- ' tember. For profit, should be mar- keted when two-thirds ripe and while demand for large green apples can be filled by this variety only. GRAVENSTEIN — Large; yellow, nearly covered with dull red. Sep- tember and October. GRIME’S GOLDEN — Of just medium size, but very delicious; ma- tures in early winter. Because of its extraordinary quality, this apple does not keep well—it’s eaten as fast as it . can be gotten hold of ! JONATHAN —Late winter. Round, of medium size, fine grained and of acid flavor. 26 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — APPLES January, soils, and in sheltered situations. LOVETT as the years roll by we are more and more im- pressed with the sterling characteristics of this, in many ways, unique summer sort. In order to fea- ture It, as is becoming its merit, we have fully de- scribed it on page 3, while this year’s front cover picture shows it at its best. Price, each, $2.00; dozen, $20.00. MAIDEN BLUSH — Favorably known every- where for over a century, it attained and holds its popularity chiefly by virtue of its. distinctive and very handsome crimson-cheeked, lemon-yellow fruit. The apples are unique m form, as well as color. They are not high in quality, but are very good for cooking, evaporating, and for the markets. Not a good keeper. McINTOSH — Autumn. A most beautiful ap- ple of extra high quality. Deep red m color; of large size and a splendid keeper. PARAGON — Fruit medium to large. Skin smooth, yellow, covered with dull red and indis- tinctly striped with darker red, giving dark red ef- fect. Flesh yellow, firm and juicy. Late winter. RED ASTRACHAN — Early summer. Large; deep crimson; flesh white, of a rich acid flavor; very productive. RHODE ISLAND GREENING — Large; yellow- ish green; tender, juicy and rich. November to March. ROME BEAUTY — Winter. Mostly red with some yellow; excellent keeper; reliable. -ROXBURY RUSSET — The best known russet and a notable keeper. While the fruits are rough, tough-skinned_ yellowish-brown, the flesh is known for Its peculiar yellow-green color, its tenderness, and its pleasing sprightly flavor. One of the best sorts for cider. and in cold storage two or three months later. APPLES (Continued) KING — Has few su- periors on the score either ‘of beauty or quality of fruit; accordingly, it is one of the most widely planted apples in home orchards, and sells for a higher aver- age than most other stand- ard apples. The fruits are a beautiful red on a yellow background, uniformly large and symmetrical. Though the flesh is rather coarse, It Is crisp, tender, juicy, aromatic, and richly flavored. King keeps until Thrives only in fertile, well-drained STAYMAN’S WINESAP — One of the finest apples for fancy trade and always in demand be- cause of its uniformly handsome appearance, de- lictous, spicy flavor and juiciness. Of medium size. The skin i is attractively deep purplish red. The flesh is fine, crisp and very juicy, making it a great fa- vorite for cider of exceptional flavor. Keeps well from November until late in April. SWEET BOUGH — Classed among the best and sweetest summer apples. . The large handsome pale yellow fruits are sometimes blushed. The flesh is firm, crisp, always sweet and very juicy. Matures durmg late August and early September. TOLMAN’S SWEET — Winter. Pale yellow, tinged with red. Rich and very sweet. TWENTY OUNCE — It continues to hold its own as the East’s standard fall apple by virtue of many excellent characteristics. Fruits are extra large, handsomely colored, with stripes and splashes of red on a rich yellow background. While hardly a dessert apple, the fruits are unsurpassed for cooking purposes. WEALTHY — Unique in its production of white fleshed, juicy beauties. Though only of medium size, the fruit is exceptionally handsome and smooth; and, because of its attractive deep red color, it al- ways finds ready sales in markets demanding top- notch quality. Season, October to January. WILLIAM’S EARLY RED — The fruit is large, bright crimson, of most attractive shape, and of good quality. Among the best early summer apples. WINESAP — One of the most widely distributed and best known American apples. Is bright deep red. The coarse yellow flesh, with vems tinged with red, is distinctive, as Is, also, the sprightly, subacid flavor. This variety 1s a good keeper. Prices of all varieties of apples (except Lovett) each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00; 100, $60.00. LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— APPLES — DWARF TREES —— 27 APPLES | - (Concluded) YELLOW TRANSPAR- ENT — One of the finest among the extremely early bearers. Very productive of medium to large apples which are of uniform shape, with a waxy pale yellow skin. The crisp flesh Is white, juicy and of a de- lightfully spicy flavor. YORK IMPERIAL (Johnson’s Fine Winter) — Medium to large; green- ish yellow, nearly covered with bright red; flesh firm ‘and juicy; vigorous grower and very productive. No- vember to March. CRAB APPLES Plant 30 feet apart each way. First class trees, each, $1.00; dozen, -$10.00. HYSLOP’S — Large, deep crimson, very prolific; makes excellent jelly. Mid- autumn. TRANSCENDENT — Very popular. Red and yel- a low. Early autumn. | Dwarf Fruit Trees for Small Gardens ~ The last few years have seen dwarf fruits make decided advances in popular favor and justly so, for a two-fold reason. In the first place, these dwarf trees can be grown to splendid advantage on the aver- age suburban Iet, too small to accommodate even one standard fruit tree.. Secondly, they come into bearing within a year or two after being planted; whereas, regular standard trees seldom start to bear until after they have been planted from 4 to 8 years, according to class and variety. Moreover, these dwarf fruit trees will bear fruits just as Iarge as the corresponding varieties among the standards. And because four trees can be growing on a lot where possibly only one could grow before, the advantages are altogether in favor of these dwarf trees and they are becoming great favorites with the man looking for quick results. Our stock of both dwarf Apple and Pear trees was never better. They are thrifty, healthy stock with clean straight limbs, full of vigor and vitality that hold promise of early returns in form of delicious fruits. DWARF APPLES DWARF PEARS The varieties that we have Just think of being able to oe € as iallows ee De- raise nine fruit trees where or- icious, Duchess, Grime’s dinarily you can plant but Golden, McIntosh, Red four! -Moreover, dwarf Pear Astrachan, Rhode Island : : trees come into bearing very Greening, Rome Beauty, : = z much more quickly than the Stayman’s Winesap, pea : Wealthy and Yellow Trans- standard varieties, while the product is just as large and parent, Price: Splendid symmet- the crops are much easier to rical trees, all two years gather. Truly, dwarf Pear trees are the ideal fruit trees old, each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. for the suburban garden and QUINCES small estate, and you will find Nieto sees erg scale our stocks of varieties named pans y- below exceptionally fine. First class trees, each, aoe $1.25; dozen, $12.50. Plant ro feet. apart each : way. CHAMPION — Produces large greenish-yellow fruit of strong growmg trees. Ex- tensively grown. Late. ORANGE (Apple) — Fruits much earlier in the sea- following varieties, viz.: An- son than does Champion, . gouleme, Anjou, Bartlett, producing large deep yellow DWARF TREES THAT BEAK LARGE CROPS Clapp’s Favorite and fruit In great abundance. FROM SMALL SPACE Seckel. Splendid trees, all two years old or older, each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. We have them im all the 28 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — PEARS — PEACHES KIEFFER — % NATURAL SIZE PEARS (STANDARD) Plant 20 feet apart each way; 108 trees per acre. A much larger number of dwarf Pears may be grown in less space. Please consult page 27. First class two- and three-year-old trees, each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. ANGOULEME (Duchesse) — Autumn. Extra = e; green; just a trifle coarse grained, but juicy good. Bears when very young. enact ‘Late autumn. Green with red cheek; high quality, juicy and Ze strong-growing tree, prolific. BARTLETT — Same Yellow; the most. widely grown and the most popular of all varieties. Of late years, this variety has shown an inclination to blight; does best when grown in sod. CLAPP’S FAVORITE — Early summer. Green with red cheek; large, juicy, melting prolific; de- cays quickly when ripe. KIEFFER — Autumn. Yellow. with red cheek; coarse grained and of rather inferior quality, though it can be kept until midwinter, and when thor- oughly ripe is very good. SECKEL — Very baie but rather small, though of extremely high quality. Ripens mn late summer and is.a dull red Se miei russet. PEACHES Plant 18 feet apart each way. We offer the fimest stock of peach trees that we Such grade, or type, of have had in many years. trees as ours is not generally offered at the prices quoted. However, our supply is such as to make it possible to sell these “best ever’ grades at truly reasonable prices. Price, except as noted, extra selected trees, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50; 100, $40.00. Orchardists are invited to ask for special quotations on large quantities. NEW PEACH — THE PIONEER From our own New Jersey Agricul- tural Experiment Station comes the great news that they consider this new variety the most valuable early sort in commerce to-day. It is a white fleshed peach, semi-clinging, although almost free. It is from five days to a week earlier than Carmen but of far more attractive color and of better quality. The trees are very vigorous, hardy and pro- lific for so early a variety. In color and ‘shape it Is all that can be de- sired. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. Other Varieties of Merit BELLE OF GEORGIA — Mid- season. White, largely overspread with red; firm; sweet; freestone. CARMEN — The earliest variety having sufficient merit. CRAWFORD'S LATE — Re- sembles Crawford’s Early, but is later, larger and more beautiful. ELBERTA — Midseason. Fruit @e yy large. Yellow with deep red cheek. ROCHESTER HILEY — Second early. Creamy PEACHES-~ white with deep red cheek. Flesh EaRLy— is white, very juicy, of fine quality. PROLIFIC J. H. HALE — Holds out prea promise of be- coming a popular favorite because of its many good qualities. In season of ripening it bridges the gap between Rochester and tie berta. The peaches are very large, of round shape, with a deep golden yellow skin overlaid with carmine. . ROCHESTER — The outstanding characteristic of this valuable, extra early, yellow peach is that it begins to bear while quite young. Tree is vigorous. The fruit grows to Immense size, is a beautiful orange yellow, blushed and mottled with dark red ots. The yellow flesh is very juicy and highly avored. Freestone. Middle of August. : LOVETT °S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — CHERRIES — PLUMS 29 CHERRIES Large two- and three-year-old Cherry trees, such as ours, are indeed difficult to ob- tain. We are extremely fortunate m having such a good supply of them. . Plant sweet varieties 25 feet apart each way. Plant sour varieties 20 feet apart each way. First class trees, each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. — BLACK TARTARIAN. (Sweet) — Un- doubtedly more largely planted in the East than any other sweet cherry. Beautiful dark purple; of medium size and very good qual- ity. Early. ~~ EARLY RICHMOND (Sour) — Bright red, very acid, extremely prolific; popular. GOV. WOOD (Sweet) —A variety that does exceedingly well in the East. The fruit is red and amber, and of excellent quality. MONTMORENCY (Sour) — The most largely planted of the sour varieties. Light red, very acid; popular for pie making. NAPOLEON (Sweet) — Pale yellow and bright red; of great size; juicy and sweet. ROCKPORT (Sweet) —Large, clear red, shaded pale amber. Firm and juicy. SCHMIDT’S BIGARREAU (Sweet) — An abun- dant bearer of highest quality cherries. The black fruits are simply immense in size and of that quality so characteristic of this class. The trees succeed par- ticularly well throughout the East and New England states. WINDSOR (Sweet) — Deep purple, large, ex- tremely firm and of high quality. YELLOW SPANISH (White Amber). (Sweet) — Pale amber, with red on sunny side; large; firm, juicy, of high quality; beautiful. PLUMS Plant 20 feet apart each way; 108 trees per acre. Our Plum trees are unusually fine specimens and we have a splendid supply of them. Symmetrical trees, all varieties, each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. ABUNDANCE (Japanese) — Early. Amber, much covered with carmine. Very juicy and of ex- cellent quality; heavy annual bearer. Best and most ABUNDANCE. ONE OF THE FINEST PLUMS FOR LIGHT SOILS, AND A GREAT FAVORITE EVERYWHERE, ABOUT 3% NATURAL SIZE reliable plum for New Jersey. A typical cluster is illustrated below. BURBANK _ (Japanese) — Ripens late in Au- gust. Inclined to overbear, but when properly thinned, produces fruit of immense size. Cherry- red with deep yellow sweet flesh. BRADSHAW — Early and very large. Purple with bloom; of very fair quality. A strong growing variety and one of the best for canning. LOMBARD — Midsea- son. A very reliable and popular variety. It is very prolific of large violet red fruits. MONARCH — Very large, dark purplish blue, good quality. Prolific. MOORE’S ARCTIC — -Belongs to the Damson class. Purplish black, juicy, sweet and_ good. Late, vigorous, prolific. REINE CLAUDE (De Bavary) — Midseason. Green, marked with red on sunny side. YELLOW EGG—Very large, egg shaped. A lit- tle coarse but excellent for cooking. : 30 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. - EVERBLOOMING ROSES HARDY ROSES We offer in the following pages one of the most comprehensive collections of really worth-while varieties to be found anywhere in the country. Please do not misunderstand us; ours is not one of the largest collections for it consists of only such varieties as have proven their worth in gardens throughout the country. They will do well in a great variety of soils and, in the case of the Ever- blooming or Hybrid Tea Roses, we can assure you of a liberal display of flowers the very first year — in fact, they have already bloomed in nursery rows this past season. Of course, not all varieties are equally free bloomers. All, however, will bloom better if the bed, in which they are to be planted, is liberally enriched with well-rotted manure, cow dung preferred. 6 Dig out the bed to a depth of 12 inches, scatter- ing 3 to 4 inches of good top soil in the bottom of the trench. On top of this put well decayed manure to a depth of 4 to 5 inchés and mix thoroughly with the top soil already in the trench. Set the Rose bushes 2 or 3 feet apart each way, placing them a little deeper than they have been growmg in the nursery row, as indicated by soil marks on the bark. All budded Roses should be planted so that the place where the bud was inserted comes at least an inch or two beneath the surface of the new bed. All classes of Roses.should be pruned back severely at time of planting. We supply both budded and own-root Roses. Where varieties do best on their own roots we sup- ply that type. On the other hand, where a variety is constitutionally weak we supply budded stock. We are satisfied that a better Rose plant product: than that which we offer in the following pages, is not obtainable. All Roses offered are extra strong, two- to three-year-old field-grown plants, bound to make a splendid display next June. When requested to do so, we will gladly ship Roses by parcel post, provided cash is sent for postage as per table on inside back cover. HARDY EVERBLOOMING ROSES Uniform prices for all varieties (unless quoted otherwise), heavy field-grown plants, each, 90c.; dozen, $9.00; 100, $60.00. Among the most beautiful of all roses, and although hardy, they do best if given some protection in winter. A light covermg of strawy manure is all that is necessary; or an equally efficient protection may be obtained by heaping soil, say, eight inches deep about each plant—removing same, of course, in early spring. All varieties offered produce bloom continuously from June until hard freezing weather, and not only the year planted but for many years. ALEXANDER HILL GRA Y—Among the best of all yellow garden Roses, having attained the posi- tion of a standard by which others are judged. The long pointed buds develop into large flowers of per- fect form. They open lemon yellow and assume a darker shade as they reach full size and maturity. One of the most satisfactory of all garden Roses, with attractive, glossy, disease-resistant foliage. BESSIE BROWN — Creamy white. Large, full and of very fine form. LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — EVERBLOOMING ROSES 31 HARDY EVERBLOOMING ROSES (Continued) BETTY — Coppery rose overlaid with ruddy gold. Buds Iong and pointed; moderately double; petals unusually large and conspicuously veined. Stems Iong. Fragrance rich. BRITISH QUEEN — The long pointed buds are of delicate pmk color, opening creamy white. Very double flowers of delicate fragrance. COUNTESS CLANWILLIAM — Buds long and pointed, opening to large, full, high centered flowers of great beauty and aR icnicat. Color, peach-pink at the base of the petals, which are heavily edged with deep cherry-red. COUNTESS OF GOSFORD — Large, grace= fully pointed coppery bronze buds, opening into large, deep salmon flowers. A strong grower and fine garden rose. CRIMSON QUEEN — One of the best of the crimson flowered sorts, bearing ie flowers of deep velvety crimson color. CRUSADER — Long stout stems make this one of the finest of all for cutting. . The flowers are of large size, rich deep crimson in color and last a Jong time after — being cut. DUCHESS OF ALBANY — A deep- colored La France. Very lasting flowers. DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON — In-- tense saffron-yellow, flushed crimson, changing to deep coppery-yellow. Long pointed buds. DUDLEY CROSS —A soft rosy yel- low variety bearing medium size fiowers Mm generous quantities. Has two pro- nounced blooming seasons, June and again during September. EDITH PART — Rich red with suf- fusion of deep salmon and coppery-yellow. EDWARD MAWLEY — One of the finest of all dark crimson Roses. A true perpetual-flowering Hybrid Tea. Recetved the gold medal of the National Rose Soci- ‘ety of England. ETOILE DE FRANCE — A grand deep red rose which blooms all summer. Flow- ers are large, full, velvety crimson and richly fragrant. ETOILE DE LYON — Very double, olden yellow with bright yellow center. f pronounced fragrance. FLORENCE FORRESTER — Con- sidered by experts to be the finest of all whites for bedding. For size and sub- stance it has no equal among the Hybrid Teas of its class. Under favorable con- ditions the flowers are larger than those of the old popular Paul Neyron. The color is a snow-white, with a lemon tinge, be- ‘ coming pure white as the flowers fully de- velop. One of the sweetest of all Roses and awarded the Gold Medal of the Na- tional Rose Association. GENERAL McARTHUR — Fiery red, magnifi- cent color, and one of the very freest bloomers; possesses the richest fragrance. GEN. SUPERIOR JANSEN — Bright red. A reliable bloomer on all soils and one of the best all- round garden roses. GRAND DUCHESS DE LUXEMBOURG — A most desirable orange yellow of free flowering habit and sturdy, vigorous constitution. GRUSS AN TEPLITZ — The one variety that is always in bloom—and we mean it! A bright, pleasing crimson, and unquestionably one of the greatest bedding varieties. HADLEY — Of a distinctive shade of bright red. A sturdy grower and free bloomer. ——— DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON —_ ONE OF THE MOST CHARMING AMONG YELLOW-TINTED SORTS . 32 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. .J).—EVERBLOOMING ROSES HARDY EVERBLOOMING ROSES (Continued) See page 30 for prices. JONKHEER J. L. MOCK — Clear imperial pink, reverse of petals rosy-silvery white. A giant of the La France type. Awarded two gold medals, one silver medal, and five first prizes in Europe. KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA — After serving for a third of a century this still is, to our minds, the grandest white in cultivation. A con-— tinuous bloomer, producing quantities of snow- white flowers from June until frost. KILLARNEY — Of a lovely deep pink, equally attractive in bud or full bloom. KILLARNEY WHITE — A fine white form of the above. Very fragrant. LA DETROIT — Shell pink shading to soft rose. A most promising offspring of those two grand fa- vorites, Bridesmaid and Caroline Testout. LADY HILLINGDON — One of the most pop- ular varieties, producing yellow flowers of a particu- larly pleasing apricot shade. It is one of the most free Kage While, like most of the yellow flow- ered varieties, it is of rather weak growth, it is also one of the most fragrant. LA FRANCE— Beautiful bright silvery pink with pale lilac shading. Flowers large and borne freely. Delightfully fragrant. LOS ANGELES — Another season’s trial has firmly convinced us of the merit of this remarkable garden Rose. Of luminous flame-pink, with shades of coral red and shining gold at base of petals, It is indeed like the realization of an artist’s dream. The plant is an upright, sturdy grow- er, bearing perfectly shaped fragrant flowers in great abundance. While rather exacting in its culture requirements, it will well repay any ex- tracareexercisedtogrow _ this variety to perfection. “<, Each $1.25; doz., $12.50. MAD. ABEL CHA- TENA Y—Carmine-tint- ed salmon. Flowers large, exquisitely formed and charmingly colored. MAD. CAROLINE TESTOUT — Brilliant satiny rose, deepening at center and bordered with silvery rose; Immense broad petals andextreme- ly large flowers. MADAME JULES GROLEZ— The beautifully formed buds and flowers of this variety are pure rose shading to bright satiny pink. MAMAN COCHET — The finest and best pink rose for blooming out of doors. The buds are very large, handsome and of pointed form; the flowers are full and fine, flesh pink with saffron at base of petals. Plant of strong growth, very hardy and a free bloomer (blooming all the time). MARY COUNTESS OF ILCHESTER — Another very promis- ing crimson-carmine variety, making an extremely brilliant show while at its best. THE LOVETT DOZEN OF HYBRID TEA ROSES FOR 1925 It’s not easy for an mexperienced person to pick out, from among the fifty odd varieties offered on this and the following pages, a dozen varieties that -would make the most satisfactory Rose bed for the average home garden. Andso we offer herewith a collection of dependable sorts, that covers a long blooming season and, at the same time, includes a great variety of shades and colors, together with various forms and types of flowers: Etoile de France—Velvety crimson. Jonkheer J. L. Mock—White imside, carmine-pink outside. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria—Creamy white. Lady Hillingdon—Apricot-yellow. Maman Cochet— Unique combination of coral pink, carmine and yel- low. Mme. Caroline Testout—Bright rose, bor- dered with carmine-pink. Ophelia—Salmon flesh. Radiance—Silvery pink to salmon pink. Red Radiance—Deep red. Old Gold—Orange red. White Maman Cochet. Wm. R. Smith—Creamy white suffused with bright rosy pink. For full descriptions consult the complete list. Special Offer: We will send one strong, two- to three-year-old field-grown plant of each of above 12 splendid varieties for $7.50. LADY HILLINGDON = ACP RIZE AMONG YELLOW ROSES LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— EVERBLOOMING ROSES 33 HARDY EVERBLOOMING ROSES (Concluded) MISS LOLITA ARMOUR—Deep coral red with golden yellow suffusion. Base of petals golden yel- low with coppery sheen. A strong, vigorous grower. Each, $1.25; dozen, $12.50. MRS. A. R. WADDELL — Long pointed, deep apricot buds followed by exquisitely graceful, orange-salmon flowers. MRS. McKELLAR — Canary-yellow, shading to primrose. MRS. WAKEFIELD CHRISTIE MILLER — Pearly-blush, shaded salmon and Tyrian rose. Large, peony-like, fragrant flowers. OLD GOLD — A rare combination of orange- red, with copper and apricot shadings. Beautiful im bud, and the open flowers, which are quite single, are also airy and graceful. OPHELIA — Salmon-flesh, shaded rose, with chamois-color center. The buds and flowers are beautifully formed and colored. PRINCE DE ARENBERG — Large, brilliant scarlet with dark shadings.. PRINCE DE BULGARIE — The uebily folded buds are of a deep coppery red; as they expand, they assume deep crimson shades; and when f ully devel- oped, the outer petals fade to a delightful silvery flesh color. Of vigorous growth and a free bloomer. QUEEN BEATRICE — A bright pink of very fine form and remarkably free flowering habit. RADIANCE — One of the most gorgeous Amer- ican sorts as yet introduced. The large, finely formed flowers are crimson-rose and very brilliant. Free bloomer and sturdy grower. RED RADIANCE — A iene red form of the popular Radiance Rose. ROSE MARIE — One of the best among many rose-pink bedding Roses, with large, attractive, globular buds and freely expanding flowers. The glossy, dark green foliage causes the entire plant to be a delight to the eye. Being vigorous and free blooming we predict that, in due time, it will dis- place several of the foreign varieties in this color now In vogue. WELLESLEY — Bright, soft pink; outer petals rose; reflex silver-pink. Fine form. WHITE MAMAN COCHET—A free of Its parent, the well-known and justly popular Ma- man Cochet. Color, creamy white, tinged on the edges of the petals with pmk. One of the finest white roses for outdoors. WM. R. SMITH — The buds and flowers are large, splendidly formed, full, and are of a soft, creamy pink tint, tipped with flesh tints and buff at the base. WINNIE DAVIS — Brilliant apricot-pink, with reflex lighter tints, making a very handsome semi- double, graceful rose. Buds long, fine form. Foliage clear, bright green. Price for two- and three-year-old plants, each, 90c.; dozen, $9. 00; 100, $60.00. (Except as noted. ) 34 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— HARDY BUSH ROSES — HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. With the exception of Rosa Rugosa, these are the hardiest of all Roses. They are of vigorous, up- right habit, with large leaves and very large, full, double, richly fragrant flowers which are produced in profusion in June, and more sparingly in autumn. | In order to obtain the finest flowers, prune severely in early spring, manure liberally and keep the soil well cultivated. ~ Heavy field-grown plants, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50; 100, $50.00. ALFRED COLOMB—Bright red; one of the best. _. ANNA DE DIESBACH — A lovely shell-pink; long pointed buds; very large petals and large, finely formed, compact flowers, very full and double; sweetly fragrant A vigorous grower and bloomer. BLACK PRINCE — Velvety blackish crimson; very large, double, fragrant flowers. A strong grower. CAPTAIN CHRISTY — Of delicate flesh color, with both large buds and flowers. Most attractive _ foliage. wiame oe ~COQUETTE DES ALPES — Large, full and well formed. Lovely pure white, fragrant; profuse bloomer. - .* FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI, WHITE AMER- ICAN BEAUTY OR SNOW QUEEN—Snow white; flowers extremely large, yet beautifully formed. Growth is strong and vigorous, with abundant foliage. It is one of the very best bloomers. * GENERAL JACQUEMINOT — Brilliant red or scarlet-crimson; large and full. Very fragrant. GEORGE DICKSON — Velvety black-crimson, reverse veined deep crimson-maroon; symmetri- cally arranged and lasting in color and freshness, with tea-rose perfume. HEINRICH MUNCH — Soft pink; an exceed- ingly fine sort. HUGH DICKSON — Very fragrant, of good size and form. Brilliant crimson. _ JUBILEE — A crimson maroon.—Strong-growing, free-blooming variety. ‘ *MAD GABRIEL LUIZET — Light pink. * MAGNA.CHARTA — Extra large, full flowers of unusual depth; bright rose-pink im color. MARSHALL P. WILDER — Deep, rich, glow- Ing red; extra large, semi-globular. MRS. JOHN LAING — One of the most pro- fuse bloomers among soft-pink sorts. Very large in bud and flowers, though of but moderate fragrance. * PAUL NEYRON — The largest of all rose blooms; bright shining pink, clear and beautiful; very double and full; fmely scented. Blooms all summer. PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN — Very deep crimson, shaded maroon on inner petals. One of the oldest stand-bys and still unsurpassed nm many ways. * ULRICH BRUNNER — Perhaps the largest of all Hybrid Perpetuals, when properly grown and disbudded. A Itvely cherry «ed that adds brilliancy to any garden. * Special Offer of Six Leaders: We shall be glad to supply one plant each of the six outstanding favorites marked with a star (*) for $3.50. LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— BABY RAMBLER ROSES 35 BABY RAMBLER OR POLYANTHA ROSES These charming roses are just beginning to find that degree of appreciation on the part of Rose lovers which their many unique characteristics cause them to deserve. general resemble those of the regular tall Rambler Rose, but there the resemblance ceases. The clusters of flowers and foliage in While~the Ramblers bloom for the best part of a month, their baby cousins literally bloom throughout summer and fall. ing on pore Island. They start to bloom during June and, at this writing (November 18th), some of these are still bloom- he Baby Ramblers Iend themselves Ideally for planting in either: solid beds (see illustration), ae case one or two varieties at the most should be used, or they may be planted along walks, or ee tered through the hardy border where they will add color throughout the season. When fully developed, Baby Rambler Rose bushes average 18 to 24 inches high and about the same across. they should be planted about three feet apart, although in a solid bed two feet apart is ample. For best results With us, all those offered are hardy without protection. Price (except as noted), strong field-grown plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per dozen; $50.00 per 100. THE MOST MERITORIOUS VARIETIES BABY DOROTHY — A prolific producer of pure pink flowers, with all of the good qualities of Crimson Baby Rambler. CRIMSON BABY RAMBLER (Mme. Norbert Levavasseur) — The well-known original -Baby Rambler. During the entire summer, It produces a constant display of small, double purplish crimson roses in clusters. EDITH CAVELL — The very best of its color, which is a brilliant scarlet held right through - until the flowers drop off. The plant is of vigorous growth and blooms profusely. ELLEN PAULSON — Yields a profusion of brilliant, deep pink, large flowers, borne in clusters. ERNA TESCHENDOREF — An improved form of the original Baby Rambler, bemg a more daz- zling crimson and the flowers fuller than those of its parent. Blooms from May to end of October. LAFAYETTE — The most free-flowering of all ~Baby Ramblers, reminding one, in its habit, of ever famous “Gruss an Teplitz,’’ among the Everbloom- ing Roses. Of compact, bushy habit, with flowers of great size, borne in even greater clusters. Color — a pure crimson, shaded a lighter.red as flowers fade. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. MRS. CUTBUSH — Deep bright pink; a very free bloomer; one of the very best. WHITE BABY RAMBLER — (Katherine Zeimet) — The pure white, double flowers of this variety are produced in great profusion, for nearly four months.. Of-dwarf habit. | Special Offer : A BED OF BABY RAMBLERS ALWAYS IS A DELIGHT TO BEHOLD. OR KATHERINE ZEIMET SHOWN ABOVE We will supply one strong plant of each of above 8 Baby Ramblers for $5.00; 2 of each, 16 im all, for $9.59. WHITE BABY RAMBLER 36 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— LOVETT SISTERS ROSES We are indebted to Mr. PETER Bis- set of the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture for the following pleasant message: “TY take pleasure in sending you here- with a copy of a photograph that I took of the Alida Lovett a few years ago in northern Cal- ifornia. This is a splendid rose and does very well not /@a only in California jaa but right here in | Washington. Itisa rose that should be more commonly grown and will be as soon as people real- ize Its beauty.” ALIDA LOVETT — In habit it is quite like the popular Van Fleet, but with larger and more beau- tiful. mildew-proof foliage, while the color of the flower is brighter. See illustration above. Both buds and flowers are large, of ideal form, and held on stiff stems a foot and a half to two feet long; and the color is a lively bright shell-pmk with shadings of rich sulphur at the base of petals — a combiation that is both novel and beautiful. The plant is of strong growth, a free bloomer and of ironclad hardihood; flowering for a long season. It is also quite fragrant. Price, heavy plants from field each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. BESS LOVETT —Is of strong growth, with large, glossy Silver Moon-like foliage, and, what is remarkable in a climbing rose, the flowers are ex- quisitely fragrant. Flowers are lavishly produced; are of good size, double, full and cupped form, being similar in make-up to the Climbing American Beauty, but very much brighter in color and more fragrant by far. Lovely Trio of the _ Lovett Sisters Climbing Roses These are all the result of efforts of the famous hybridizer, Dr. Van Fleet, to whom we are indebted for some of the choicest yew creations in Roses. Among climbers he following rank unsurpassed :— The color is a clear bright red. The roses, which are very lasting, are also very beautiful in bud and are borne on long stems, hence are admirable for cutting. Price, heavy field-grown plants, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. MARY LOVETT — It is very much like the beautiful Dr. W. Van Fleet Rose, except in that the large full flowers are pure snow white. They are held on long, strong stems and are delightfully sweet-scented. It blooms in Iate summer and au- tumn, as well as in June. It Is a strong grower, with abundant mildew-proof foliage, and is exceed- ingly free flowering. The flowers are very lasting. The finest and most valuable climbing white rose as yet offered. Price, heavy field-grown plants, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. Special Offer — We will supply 1 each of the 3 lovely Lovett Sisters Roses, strong fiteld- | grown plants, for $3.00. LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — RAMBLER ROSES 37 GENERAL LIST OF THE CHOICEST CLIMBING, TRAILING AND PILLAR ROSES — Our collection of Climbing Roses is, we believe, second to none. Every variety offered in this cata- log has been given the most rigid sort of test, so that we can recommend every one of the varieties with entire confidence that they will please all who plant them. Price (except as noted), strong two-year field-grown plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per dozen; $50.00 per 100. AMERICAN PILLAR—One of the most gorgeous climbers, with glossy, mildew-proof foli- age and of extremely strong growth. Particularly desirable for covering summer-houses and arbors, while its wealth of bloom is truly wonderful. When in bloom it is almost covered with immense clusters of single blossoms, three inches across, that are a lovely apple-blossom pink, with bright golden stamens. AUNT HARRIET —A Dr. W. Van Fleet hy- brid. It is amazingly fie, with scarlet-crimson Roses loading every branch. Certificate of Merit, American Rose Society. AVIATEUR BLERIOT — Clusters of saffron- yellow flowers, with centers of golden yellow. Very vigorous and quite the finest of its color. CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY — Of the same color and fragrance as the popular variety whose name it bears. It is a wonderfully free bloom- er and an exquisite variety. (See illustration next page.) CLIMBING ORLEANS — Profuse bearer of clusters of semi-double flowers that are geranium red, edged with bright carmine, and with white centers; exceedingly showy. CRIMSON RAMBLER — Produces many large clusters of deep crimson, semi-double flowers. Subject to mildew. DOROTHY | PERKINS — Clear, shell-pink, double roses in clusters that are very lasting. It is a strong grower, very hardy, and a marvelously pro- . fuse bloomer. -(See illustration above.) DR, W. VAN FLEET — Delicate shell-pink, mildly perfumed flowers are produced abundantly. The perfect pointed buds are large and perfect, while the open blooms are Jarge and most attractive. ELIZABETH ZEIGLAR — In both form and color.it is way ahead of the ever popular “Dorothy - Perkins.”” A strong grower and profuse bloomer, and the flowers last a Iong times ERNEST GRANDPIER— Splendid for cut flowers. It is glistening white, and very double. A thrifty grower. EXCELSA (Red Dorothy Perkins) — Brilliant crimson. It has the vigor and profuse bloom of the Dorothy Perkins, and its double flowers of good size are borne in clusters of thirty to forty each. Really an improved Crimson Rambler. FLOWER OF FAIRFIELD —A truly ever- blooming. Crimson Rambler, - practically mildew- proof and of hardiest constitution. 38 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — CLIMBING ROSES THE CHOICEST CLIMBING ROSES (Concluded) FRAU OCTAVIE HESSE — In both habit of growth and mildew resistance this very much re- sembles Ernest Grandpier. The color, however, is a real deep pink, almost cerise. GARDENIA (Hardy Marechal . Niel) — The very pretty pointed buds of this rose are nankeen yellow, turning to waxy white when expanded, and are held on long stems. HIAWATHA — Produces an abundance of sin- gle flowers of brilliant ruby carmine, with a clear white eye and golden stamens. LADY GAY-—A most profuse bloomer, in_ large loose clusters. Its color is soft cherry pink, - changing to bluish white. A large plant, with cherry pink buds and soft pink flowers. PURITY — A white of exceptional size and beauty- - Pronounced the finest semi-double white in cul- tivation to date. Heavy 2-year-old field-grown plants, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. SILVER MOON — Its buds are exquisite in form and color, and its many semi-double flowers are very pretty and decorative, opening a soft nan- keen yellow and quickly changing to pure silvery white; are four inches or more in diameter and slightly perfumed. TAUSENDSCHOEN (Thousand Beauties) — A fine rose indeed. It Is a very strong grower, and from early June until well into July it is literally covered with clus- ters of decorative, semi-double flowers of varied shades of deep to light pmk and white. Its bloom ts produced im actually bewildering profusion. A peculiar char- acteristic of this variety is that it has no thorns. VONDEL — An everblooming climb- ing rose. The flowers are apple blossom pink, semi-double, fragrant, and are pro- duced in clusters throughout the summer, but are rather small. WICHURAIANA (Memorial Rose) _—A perfect trailer, hugging the ground closely. It grows from ten to fifteen feet In a season, and possesses dense, dark green, glossy foliage. The flowers are single, pure white, with golden yellow stamens and of delightful fra- grance. WHITE DOROTHY PERKINS — A sport of the popular Dorothy Perkins, and like it in every way except that its flowers are white. Free in bloom and with dis- ease-resisting foliage. Price, all varieties Climbing Roses (ex- cept as noted), strong two-year field-grown plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per dozen. Rose Novelty, Mary Wallace A Dr. Van Fleet hybrid, of the Pillar Rose type, - forming strong upright bushes 6 to 8 feet tall. It blooms with great freedom during June, and again bears a liberal crop of flowers during late summer and fall. The semi-double flowers are of bright, clear rose pmk color with salmon tints at base of petals. Itisthe largest of any Wichuraiana hybrid, flowers exceeding 4 inches in diameter. The lovely, glossy foliage has proved exceptionally disease- resistant and adds considerably to the attractive- ness of the variety. Strong field-grown plants, $1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER —A very fine English sort, of recent introduction. It surely has won a place for itself, with its large, brilliant scarlet flowers produced in glorious profusion. Though but semi-double, the flowers are of surprisingly large _size and are borne long after the June bloomers have seen their day. Winner of many highest awards. Heavy 2-year-old field-grown plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY _ LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— HARDY GARDEN ROSES 39 Other ROSES 7 Exceptional Hardiness MAD. PLANTIER (Hybrid China) — Though in_ cultivation since 1835, this continues to be one of the most satis- factory of all garden Roses. It is a very hardy variety that resists cold, drought and other unfa- vorable conditions of soil yand season, with equal vigor. For this reason, it Is used ex- tensively for cemetery planting. It stands any amount of neglect. The clusters of pure white flowers are ex- tremely beautiful and are produced very freely during the early summer. Heavy field-grown plants, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50. HARRISON’S YELLOW — One of the finest semi-double, bright golden yellow roses. The flowers cover the whole of the plant in early Spring, and are very fragrant. Price, each, $1.00; dozen, HYBRID — RUGOSA ROSE CONRAD F. MEYER — An exceptionally vig- orous variety producing, under favorable conditions, canes 8 feet or more in height. With careful train- ing, some remarkably fine garden effects may be created with the help of this Rose. The clear silvery- rose flowers are very large, quite double, and showy In the extreme. They are borne on long strong stems and are highly fragrant, a combination that makes this a fine Rose for cutting. Price, heavy two-year-old plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per dozen. ROSA HUGONIS A species originally brought from China, where it was discovered by Father Hugo, in whose honor it Is named. Like many other rare floral gems from the Orient, this variety Is spectacular in its exotic beauty. Imagime a many branched shrub, 6 to 8 feet tall, rearmg slender sprays in all directions; gracefully arching beneath loads of bright yellow, single flowers, an inch and a half in diameter — and you have Rosa Hugonis at its best. MOSS These differ from the run of garden Roses in hav- ing exceptionally heavy, almost leather-like foliage, while the calix of each flower is surrounded thickly . with mossy sepals which add considerably to the attractiveness of both buds and flowers. As a class, Moss Roses belong among the hardiest of the species. They make impenetrable hedges and, by severe pruning each spring, may be kept down to any height desired. ey are quite free bloomers and the flowers are delightfully fragrant. We offer three Varieties as follows: ROSA HUGONIS— _ THE YELLOW WONDER FROM CHINA The flowers are borne on the pre- vious season’s growth and appear very early in the spring, be- fore the foliage. Later in the season, It throws up many new branches (next season’s flowering wood) and sl these branches are of a beau- — _ = tiful deep red color, which . makes the shrub a garden attraction al- most throughout the growing season. _* === = A hedge of Rosa Hugonis, besides be- "3 .. ing a delight to the eye, also forms an impenetrable barrier to animals, since the canes are heavily covered with thorns. Strong field grown plants, each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. ROSES CRESTED MOSS—A delightfully fragrant sort; of pale rosy pink, crested with rich green shadowy moss. SALET — Rosy pink; very double, with the true Moss Rose odor. Very vigorous, grows rapidly and blooms well. WHITE BATH — One of the very finest of the white-flowered Moss Roses. Price: Any of above three varieties, heavy two- year-old plants, 75c. each; $7.50 per dozen. Special Offer: We will send one each of above three unique Moss Roses for $2.00. 40 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— HARDY PERENNIALS Plants for the Old-Fashioned Hardy Garden Fashions come and fashions go — in the garden as well as in mankind’s attire. Most of us remember the vogue of carpet bedding in the early g0’s, followed by stiffly conventional gardens with equally severe - lines. Then fashion swung backward: some one ‘‘re-discovered”’ the old-fashioned informal gardens of | Grandmother’s time, and, presto! the old-fashioned hardy garden has come back into its own, as attested to by the yearly increasing sales of plants such as we offer in the following twelve pages. Z Planting hardy perennials is like investing your garden money in good bonds. The first investment is the only investment. After that, you gather emalae interest in form of increase in plants, and extra dividends in ever-increasing crops of homer year after year. ear / Because the choice among hardy Perennials is so great as to be bewildering, we have made it a point .o help newcomers by offering a Complete Hardy Garden for $5.00. So great has been the satisfaction created by this offer, that year after year we have sold greater quantities, which in turn has enabled us to give greater values. For 1925, we promise to give you the greatest collection yet. Here is what it contains: : — bound to bloom — 3 each of 17, .00 5 1 Sturdy Pp lants distinctly worth-while classes, for $5 —= Achillea ‘‘Boule de Neige’’—Splendid for cutting. | Hollyhocks, double — mixed colors Alyssum saxatile — “Basket of Gold” Heliopsis — an early form of hardy Sunflower Columbine — long-spurred Hybrids Iberis or Hardy Candytuft — best for edging Chrysanthemums — hardy outdoor varieties Iris — Germanica, or Liberty, Iris Coreopsis lanceolata — the brightest yellow gar- Iris pumila — a dwarf form den flower. Lysimachia — the attractive Loosestrife Daisy, Shasta — most popular for cutting Phlox — tall hardy kinds Delphinium or perennial Larkspur — blue shades Phlox subulata — dwarf, for edging Hemerocallis or Yellow Day Lilies Pinks — hardy clove, or spice, pinks - This is absolutely the greatest value of old-fashioned hardy plants that we have ever offered! Tell your neighbors about it! Get 5 orders for 5 collections and we'll send you 1 dozen new and rare peren- nials, also a Lovett Sister climbing rose, with our compliments, in appreciation of your efforts! GENERAL LIST OF HARDY PERENNIALS Our collection is considered one of the finest in this country. We offer in this catalog only those sorts that can be grown without much care and that we consider the most beautiful. | The prices are for well-developed plants, nearly all of which have been grown in nursery rows. They will bloom profusely the first season. The weight of Hardy Perennial plants varies greatly with the different varieties. However, in the table of weights (on inside back cover) the average weight of these plants will be found, from which patrons who wish shipment by mail can determine the amount to remit for postage. All varieties (un- less otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50. ACHILLEA. Milfoil AEGOPODIUM. Bishop’s Weed — Ptarmica. BOULE DE NEIGE. 15 to 18 Podogaria variegata. 9 to 12 in. — A rapidly in. — The finest of all the Achilleas. Produces growing plant, with variegated green and yellow larger and more perfect flowers than Achillea “The foliage which it holds without fading, even during Pearl’’; splendid for cutting. © the hottest weather. A fine border plant for edging groups of shrubs. AN “OLD-FASHIONED” HARDY BORDER, LIKE THIS, CONSTITUTES A JOY FOR EVER! LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— HARDY PERENNIALS 41 Ls a 4 JAPANESE ANEMONES ALYSSUM. Madwort Saxatile compactum. DENSE GOLDEN TUFT. 9 mn.— Flat clusters of small, cheerful, light yellow flowers in early spring. Invaluable for rock planting. ANCHUSA. Alkanet Dropmore. HEAVENLY BLUE FLOWER. 4 to 5 feet — The flowers are an inch or more across; freely produced in large branching heads during June and July. Of delightful, deep azure, or gen- tian, blue. . 3 to 4 feet — Flowers somewhat larger than Dropmore, of a beautiful turquoise blue. ANEMONE JAPONICA Japanese Anemones — Appreciate some winter protection in latitudes north of New York City. Alba. 18 in. — White flowers, yellow stamens. Queen Charlotte. 2 feet — Produces beauti- ful, semi-double pink flowers of extra large size. __ Rosea superba. 18 in. — Valuable for its fine form and beautiful, delicate rose color. ‘Rubra superba — The fine deep red form. Whirlwind. 18 in. — Semi-double pure white flowers, two to three inches across. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $16.00. ASTER. Michaelmas Daisy These Hardy Perennial Asters should not be con- fused with the large-flowered double China Asters, which are annuals. -Alpinus superbus. Goliath. 12 in. — Large, showy purple flowers in May and June. Valuable for the border and for rockeries. Feltham Blue— A pretty aniline blue; very free-flowering. Novi Belgii Climax — One of the best and showi- est, with large pyramidal spikes of large, light Iav- ender-blue flowers; very free; 5 feet. Nova Anglea. NEW ENGLAND ASTER. 4 ft. — Bluish purple; large flowers in masses. Nova Anglea Rosea. 4 ft.— The showiest of all Hardy Asters. Strong growing and exceedingly free flowering. A mass of rosy-pink flowers in late _ summer. Robt. Parker — Large, soft, lavender blue flow- ers, with yellow centers; extra fine. Height, 5% ft. A valuable cut flower. St. Egwin. 3 ft. — A mass of large, delicate pmk flowers mn Jate summer. Tartaricus. 6 ft. — A tall, late blooming species with dark blue flowers. ANTHEMIS. Chamomile Tinctoria. GOLDEN MARGUERITE. 2 feet — A bushy plant with dark green, finely cut foliage and clear golden-yellow flowers. Blooms during June and July. AQUILEGIA. Columbine Old-time favorites. though wet and shaded. Canadensis. WILD HONEYSUCKLE. 18m. — Bright red and yellow flowers, on long stems. Chrysantha. 18 in. — Flowers of rich golden yellow; blooms for two months. Coerulea. 18 in. — Blue flowers with a white corolla; very beautiful. Glandulosa. BLUE SIBERIAN COLUM- BINE.. 1% ft.— One of the handsomest, wit large, pale blue flowers. May and June. Long Spurred Hybrids. 18 in. — The finest of the Columbines. The large flowers are of varied shades of blue, Iavender, red and white. ARABIS. Rock Cress Albida. ALPINA. 8 to 12 n.—A charming little rock plant of low-tufted habit, covered with pure white, fragrant flowers from early spring to midsummer; thrives in dry places. ARMERIA Meritima laucheana. SEA PINK — A dwarf- srOwine Perennial with attractive deep rose colored owers. In growth the plants resemble Hardy Pinks. Thrive in all soils, even ARTEMISIA Lactiflora. 4 to 5 ft. — A desirable new border plant, with large branching panicles of creamy white flower heads, produced in late summer. Fragrant. Stelleriana. OLD WOMAN. 1% ft. — Foli- age deeply cut; silvery white. ASCLEPIAS Tuberosa. BUTTERFLY FLOWER. 2 feet — Although occasionally found in fields and meadows throughout the United States, this is one of the most unique and showy of all hardy flowers. Thrives in all soils and produces numerous large, compact, flat heads of bright orange-yellow flowers—a_ color found in no other perennial. All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50 a LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J— HARDY PERENNIALS All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50 ASTILBE. Spiraea Gladstone. 15 to 18 in. — A great improvement upon the well-known Astilbe Japonica; produces Jace-like spikes of pure white flowers. Peach Blossom — Its graceful plumes of bright pink furnish a charming contrast to the two other sorts offered. Queen Alexandra — A beautiful Astilbe with ‘soft, dainty pmk flowers. Perfectly hardy. Each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. BAPTISIA. False Indigo Australis. 3 ft.— A stately species with large spikes of showy dark blue flowers. BOCCONIA. Plume Poppy Cordata (Japonica). 5 to 6 ft.— A stately plant with ornamental foliage; producing large ter- minal spikes of cream-colored flowers. BOLTONIA Asteroides. 5 ft. — Pure white flowers in great numbers, forming a cloud of bloom. ; Latisquamaea. 5 ft. — Shell pink flowers with centers of golden yellow, resembling Hardy Asters. Very beautiful. CAMPANULA. Harebell or Bell Flower Carpatica. CARPATHIAN HAREBELL. 9 in. — Dwarf-tufted habit. The deep blue flowers are borne on strong stems in generous numbers throughout the summer. 3 Carpatica Alba. - WHITE CARPATHIAN HAREBELL — Identical with the above, except that the flowers are white. Persicaefolia. _PEACH-LEAVED HAREBELL. 18 in.— Of erect habit; producing large, bright blue, .bell- shaped flowerson slender, graceful stems. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. CANTERBURY BELLS Campanula Media An old favorite; also known as “Cup and Saucer.” Grows 2 to 3 feet high, and blooms incessantly through July and August, with a profusion of bell- shaped flowers. In Blue, Pink, and White; also Mixed Colors. CENTRANTHUS Ruber. RED VALERIAN. JU- PITER’S BEARD. 2 ft. — Of spread- ing habit, with numerous clusters of reddish-purple flowers. Blooms from June to October. An ideal combination of 2 charming hardy plants Lily-of-the-Valley, with its chaste fragrant bells of purest white; Double English Vio- let, dark purple flowers of great size and fragrance. Both prefer partial shade and make a love- lyfpicture. We will supply 12 _ clumps of Lily-of-the-Valley and 12 strong plants of the Vio- let for $4.00. CENTAUREA. Hardheads Macrocephala — Bright golden yellow flowers; July and August. 3 feet. Montana. PERENNIAL CORN: FLOWER. 1% to 2 ft.—A very useful plant, of the easiest culture. During July, August, and September pro- duces large, violet-blue, fringe-like flowers. Montana Alba — Large white flowers. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. CERASTIUM Biebersteinii. SNOW IN SUMMER. 6 to 10 in. — A low, densely growing plant, with small sil- very leaves which appear as though covered with hoar-frost. Valuable for edging rockeries and for holdmg steep banks. White flowers. CIMICIFUGA Simplex. New. 4 ft.— Dense spikes of pure white flowers in September. Fine for cutting. Suc- ceeds best in partial shade. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. CLEMATIS Davidiana. 2 to 3 ft. — Produces large clusters of beautiful, fragrant, hyacinth-like flowers of deep celestial blue from mid-July to late September. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. ASTILBE, QUEEN ALEXANDRA LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 43 The Choicest Among Hardy CHRYSANTHEMUMS | _ When all outdoors assumes drab and dreary hues, when | Jack Frost has raised havoc with all tender and most hardy vegetation, then it is that the hardy Mums come into their own. buds and a brisk November breeze to open them. The glory of a bed of hardy "Mums is like the reflection of au- tumn leaves, sunset scenes and rose tints. Their culture is easiest: Plant them into any good soil, 2 feet apart. When the young shoots are 6 inches tall, It takes October frosts to mature the pinch out the center of each stalk, and repeat this until middle of August, when sturdy, bushy plants should have developed. A mulching with well-decomposed cow manure will result in extra-sized flowers in unusual quantities. Adironda — Early, aster-flowered, golden bronze. Anna L. Moran — Midseason, large button, orange-scarlet. Beth — Midseason, button, deep claret. Baby — Very small, yellow button. Border Beauty — Orange-colored petals tipped with gold. Eden — Beautifully formed flowers, rose-pink in color. Medium height. Elkton — Light pink, full, large flower. Eva — A pink-flowered sort. — Excelsior — Aster-flowered, bright yellow. Excellence — Pure white; tall. Frank Wilcox — Late, aster-flowered, bronze. Fred J — Red-orange, good for cut flowers. Glory of Seven Oaks — Golden yellow, extreme- ly hardy. Helen Hubbard — Long stiff stems, good full flower, an attractive red color. Hilda Canning — Button, light bronze. Iva — Button shaped, handsome light bronze. Jules Lagravere — Deep garnet. L’Argentuillais— Deep chestnut, a real au- tumn color. Mme. D. L’Argentage — Early midseason, aster-flowered, blush white. Mrs. C. Robinson — Midseason, deep rose, aster-flowered. Mrs. F. H. Bergen — Midseason, fine, pale pink, aster-flowered. Oconto — One of the best white-flowered Hardy Chrysanthemums ever introduced. Prince of Wales — Snow white, long stems. Provence — Very early, light pink, aster flowered. Rev. W. H. Hoffman — Golden bronze, long stem. Ruth — Midseason, large claret Burton Ruth Cummings — Among the finest of the early-flowering outdoor type, a fine example of that reddish bronze so esteemed as a typical fall color. Very hardy and always free-flowering. Skibo — A bright, golden yellow of the “button” type, but one of the largest in this class. An ex- ceedingly free-flowering sort, hence highly esteemed for cutting. Triomphe d’Or—A “triumph of gold,” as the Frenchman says — a rich golden yellow, ac- cording to our standard. Viola — Midseason, violet-rose, medium button. _ Windless — Rich golden yellow, large flowers. Strong plants from pots (any of the above), each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. All bound to bloom next fall. SPECIAL OFFER — To introduce our splendid Brey Sageadiagm ae we will send twelve plants, each a different variety, for $2. 00. 44 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — HARDY PERENNIALS All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50 CONVALLARIA Lily-of-the-Valley This universal favorite scarcely needs om description. Succeeds best in partial -" shade, in rich soil with plenty of manure. oF We offer American-grown plants of the giant-flowered variety, 8 to 10 in. For an exceptional offer see page 42. Each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. Strong clumps, each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00; 100, $22.00. COREOPSIS Lanceolata. GOLDEN WAVE. 2 to 3 ft. — Unquestionably the best of all hardy yellow flowers for massing. Blooms constantly from June until frost, with large, datsy-like flowers on wiry stems. Each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. DAISY. Hardy Daisy Shasta Daisy. 9 to 12 in.— Luther Burbank’s Hybrid Daisy. The flowers are of great substance, on long stems, with numerous petals of pure white and bright yellow centers. Alaska. 12 to 15 in. — An improvement upon the pop- ular Shasta Daisy, with long, graceful white petals. California. 12 to 15 in.—A pleasing double yellow: King Edward VII. 9 to 12 in. — Blooms Iate. Market Favorite. 12 to 15 in. — Late blooming. LILY-OF- THE- VALLEY DELPHINIUM. Larkspur (Hardy or Perennial) Among the showiest of hardy flowering plants, the tall hybrids lending themselves particularly well for a back- ground, in contrast with Hardy Lilies. Belladonna. 3 ft.— Pure turquoise blue; a con- tinuous free bloomer from July until frost. Bellamosa. 3to4{ft.;— A true hybrid of Belladonna and Formosum, surpassing both parents. Color is dark blue. It is not subject to mildew. Hybridum. ENGLISH LARKSPUR. 3 to 5 ft. — Justly celebrated, for they unite great size of flowers with beauty of color. Exquisite flowers in varied shades of blue, and others of deep indigo and violet metallic hues. Sinensis. 18 in.— A very graceful semi-dwarf va- riety, with intense gentian blue flowers in open panicles, and finely cut foliage. Sinensis alba. 18 in. — Flowers snow white. _ DICENTRA. Bleeding Heart Spectabilis. 114 to 2 ft. —A highly thought of old favorite, producing freely in spring and early summer beautiful heart-shaped flowers of pink and white. Fern-like foliage. Each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50. DIGITALIS. Foxglove Gloxinaeflora. 114 to 2 ft.— The funnel of each individual flower is attractively spotted. | White, Purple, Pink, and Mixed Colors. See page 45. ECHINOPS. Globe Thistle Ritro — Interesting and showy thistle-like plants with globular heads of deep metallic blue flowers. - At- tractive a long time when dried. 2 to 3 ft. ERYNGIUM. Sea Holly Amethystinum. 3 to 5 ft. — Unique and effective. DELPHINIUM HYBRIDUM The flower heads are a peculiar bluish metallic hue. _ LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — HARDY PERENNIALS 45 DIGITALIS OR FOXGLOVES—STATELY GEMS GALEUM Boreale. BED STRAW. 3 ft.—A raceful airy plant, covered with white owers in June and July. HELIANTHEMUM Rock or Sun Rose Croceum. 6 in.—An_ evergreen plant of low habit; deep yellow flowers In late summer. HARDY GRASSES Eulalia Gracillima. JAPAN RUSH. 6 ft. — Graceful, tall, deep green, narrow foliage with white midrib. Eulalia Japonica. 5 to 6 ft. — Broad, deep green leaves which curve gracefully downward. In autumn, each tall stem is surmounted with a large, feathery tuft or plume. - Eulalia Japonica Varieégata. 4 to 5 ft. — Leaves distinctly striped with white. Eulalia Japonica Zebrina. ZEBRA GRASS. 4 to 5 ft.—A curious, variegated form with bands of yellow across the green leaves. $15.00. Pennisetum Japonicum. HARDY FOUN- - TAIN GRASS. 4 ft. — Has narrow, bright- green leaves. Flower heads are shaded with bronzy purple. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. Eulalias, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12:50 EUPATORIUM. Thoroughwort Ageratoides. 3 to 4 ft. — Produces in September a pro- fusion of white, fuzzy flowers. Coelestinum. HARDY AGERATUM, 2 ft.— An in- valuable species, covered with rich blue flowers from early August to October. One of the best flowers for cutting, Iast- Ing a week or more. EUPHORBIA Corollata. FLOWERING SPURGE—A most showy and useful native plant 18 im. high, and bearing, throughout summer, umbels of white flowers with green centers. / FUNKIA. Plantain Lily Coerulea. BLUE DAY LILY. 18 to 24 in.— Glossy foliage on tall stems clothed with lily-like flowers during July and August. _Lancifolia undulata variegata. VARIEGATED DAY ™ LILY. 12 to 15 in. — Wavy foliage beautifully variegated _with white. Sieboldiana. 18 to 24 in.— Tall white flowew# with a pale lilac tinge. Subcordata Grandiflora. WHITE DAY LILY. 15 to 20 in. — Long, trumpet-shaped, pure white flowers. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. GAILLARDIA. Blanket Flower Grandiflora. 12 to 18 in. — Flowers have red centers, with rings of crimson, maroon, orange or vermilion, tipped with orange or lemon. GYPSOPHILA Paniculata. BABY’S BREATH. 3 ft. —A popular old- fashioned perennial. Forms a compact, symmetrical bush, covered in August and September with Icose panicles of small white flowers. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00. ; Paniculata fil. pl. DOUBLE BABY’S BREATH. 3/ft. — A double form of the above. A rare perennial. Each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. Phalaris arundinacea picta. RIBBON GRASS. 1 ft. — Green, variegated with white FUNKIA OR WHITE DAY LILY — HAS BOTH EXTREMELY stripes. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00. ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE AND LOVELY FLOWERS 46 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — HARDY PERENNIALS HELIANTHUS OR PERENNIAL SUNELOWER —— SHOWY IN BORDER, FINE FOR CUTTING HELENIUM. Sneezewort Autumnale Superbum. 5 ft.—A_strong- growing plant, covered with branching heads of bright golden flowers in late summer. Riverton Gem. 2% to 3 ft. — One of the hand- somest of the species; covered, from August to Octo- ber, with flowers of old gold, suffused with terra cotta. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $18.00. HELIANTHUS. Hardy Sunflower Popular free-flowering plants that succeed every- where. Excellent for use in borders. Maximiliana. 5 to 7 ft. — Large, decorative flowers of clear yellow. October up to frost. Miss Mellish. 6 ft. — Bright yellow flowers in profusion during September and October. Mollis. DOWNY SUNFLOWER. 3 to 4 ft. — Silvery foliage; single yellow flowers. Multiflorus Grandiplenus. SOLEIL D’OR. 3 to 4 ft. — The best of the double Sunflowers. HELIOPSIS. Orange Sunflower Pitcheriana. 2 to 3 ft. — The flowers are deep golden yellow, of leathery texture, and freely pro- duced throughout the summer. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50. Scabra excelsa — Double flowers of rich chrome yellow. A new and valuable variety. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50 HEMEROCALLIS. Day Lily €itrina. 2% to 3 ft. — The finest of the Hemerocallis. The large tubular flowers are light Iemon yellow, and de- lightfully fragrant. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. Dumortieri. GOLDEN DAY LILY. 20 in. —Showy and effective; flowers bright orange. Flava. LEMON LILY. 2% to 3 ft. — Flowers large, fragrant, wax-like, lem- on-yellow. Florham. 3 to 3% ft. — Has large, sweet-scented, golden flowers in June and July. Gold Dust. 2% ft.— Bright yellow, tinged with red, the reverse of petals and buds bronzy yellow. Kwanso. DOUBLE DAY LILY. 3 ft. — Large double flowers of rich coppery yellow. Orangeman.. 2 to 3 ft. — Large or- ange-yellow flowers. Thunbergi. JAPANESE LEMON LILY. 3 to 4 ft. — Blooms Jater than the others—in September. The fragrant flowers are bright yellow. HESPERIS Matronalis (Sweet Rocket). 2 ft. — White and pink flowers. May and June. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00. HEUCHERA. -Alum Root _ Sanguinea. CORAL BELLS. 18 in. — Orna- mental in foliage and beautiful in flower. The blos- soms are of a brilliant coral. Each, 25c.: dozen, $2.50; 100. $18.00. = | > P < HELENIUM — RIVERTON GEM LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— HARDY PERENNIALS 47 All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.;.dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50 HOLLYHOCKS PROVIDE UNSURPASSED BACKGROUND HIBISCUS. Mallow Militaris. HALBERT-LEAVED ROSE MALLOW. 4 to 5 ft.—A spreading bush thickly studded with exquisitely formed flow- ers, three to five inches in diameter, ivory white or pale blush. Begins to flower in July. Meehan’s Mallow Marvels. 6 to 8 ft. — The large flowers (eight to ten inches in diam- eter) appear early in August and continue until frost. Fiery crimson, blood red, pink and white. Mixed colors, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. Selected Blood Red or Pink; extra strong roots, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. Moscheutos. MARSHMALLOW. 3 to 5 ft. — Strong-growing bushy plants, with large leaves and large, bell-shaped flowers during Jate summer and autumn. Alba, pure white; Crimson Eye, white with large spot of rich crimson at the center; Rosea, clear bright pink; Mixed, shades of pmk, white, and white with pink eye. . Price, except as noted, each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50. Lovett’s Superb HOLLYHOCKS Double Hollyhocks — Not only are the flowers very large and wonderfully perfect in makeup, but they are produced im far greater numbers and for a much longer season than the old-fashioned Hollyhocks. We grow them in separate colors, namely: Maroon, Pink, Red, White, and Yellow. Extra selected field- grown roots, each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50. Double Hollyhocks, Mixed Colors — Strong roots, each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. Single Hollyhocks — The “old-fashioned Hollyhocks,” much improved in size, and pur- ity of color. All colors mixed, strong field- grown roots, each, 15c,; dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. IBERIS. Candytuft Sempervirens. 8 to 10 in. — A shrubbery low-growing plant with evergreen foliage, com- — pletely covered in spring with clusters of pure white flowers. Especially valuable for borders and rock gardens. Gibraltarica. 10 to 12 in. — In several re- spects, an improvement upon Sempervirens, with a larger head of bloom and the individual flowers larger than those of Sempervirens. Snowflake. 8 to 10 in.—A greatly im- proved variety. Its pure white flowers are larger than other varieties and appear in lavish masses during May and June. _ Each 15c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, 910-00. - large; the earliest of all. 48 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — HARDY PERENNIALS . JAPANESE IRIS — — THE ARISTOCRATS “ OF THE TRIBE Liberty Iris of Unusual Merit Florentina alba. SILVER QUEEN — Stands and falls porcelain, shading to pure white; flowers large; blooms very early; fragrant. Iris King — Stands clear lemon yellow; falls rich maroon, bordered with yellow. Flowers very large and exceedingly brilliant in color. Ballid da Dalmatica (true) — Stands tender lavender; falls deeper lavender with shadings of soft blue. Flowers very large and fragrant. Tall habit. Purple Queen. FLORENTINE BLUE — Stands and falls rich violet purple. Flowers very Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. Standard Varieties Abd-el-Kadir. VICTORIA — Stands smoked yellow; falls yellow, veined purple-plum. Brooklyn — Stands porcelain; falls eae blue, veined with russet shading to light blue. Celeste — Pure celestial blue TREES, shading to porcelain; lar é epee flowers. Dickens. _ OROVA — Stands ligh sy hues falls indigo with white at Gharicese Patti. BRILLIANT — Stands golden; falls light yellow, veined white. Price, 15c. each; $1.50 dozen; $10.00 per 100. Imperial J apanese IRIS" Iris Kaempferi Nothing among hardy flowers is more truly grand than Imperial Japanese Iris. They begin to flower about the middle of June and continue fora month. — Most of the varieties in our collection were selected by Prof. Georgeson in Japan, and we believe them to be as fine as it is possible to se- cure anywhere at auy price. Double GOLD BOUND — Six ees open milk- white petals, deep yellow at base. Oriole — Plum, shading to deep plum toward center, with = bright yellow at center. Double. Peacock — Nine large over- lapping petals; violet purple, veined with white. Pyramia —;Nine large petals, veined with white. Stella — Three violet petals, veined white. nee roots, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, indigo blue, JAPANESE IRIS. Mixed Varieties These are all good varieties, the labels of which have become lost. Splendid, strong roots, each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. LIBERTY IRIS (Iris Germanica, Fleur de Lis — the national Flower of France.) It would be difficult to surpass, in form or variety _of exquisite colors, these varieties of Iris; for almost any color, except bright red, can be found among them. They ene flower in profusion and are so hardy and sturdy they succeed with very little care. All are splendid for use as cut flowers, in ad- dition to their value for lawn adornment. The up- right petals are termed ‘‘stands’’; the droop- ing ones, ‘‘falls.”’ A Cultural Hint — Most planters set Iris roots too deeply. They should be so placed that the aes of the root is just level with the surface. sam GROUPS OF LIBERTY IRIS ARE UNSURPASSED IN THEIR SHOWY SPLENDOR LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — HARDY PERENNIALS 49 LIBERTY IRIS. (Continued) One point worthy of emphasis, m connection with Iris, is that they are not particular as to soil — they thrive in even the poorest; in fact, they are one of the relatively few perennials that do well in the sandy soils near the seashore. Since the rhizomes multiply rapidly, the original roots should be planted at Ieast 3 feet apart. Darius — Stands, lemon yellow; falls, light yel- low, blotched and marbled with rosy lilac. Delicata — Stands, delicate straw, tinted with rose; falls, deep lilac shading to white. Donna Maria. EDITH COOK — Stands, azure; falls, indigo, white base veined with indigo. Dr. Parnet — Stands, soft rosy lilac; falls, pure | lilac shading to white. . H. Cramer — Stands, deep celestial blue; falls, pure Yale blue; tall habit; blooms early. Herant — Stands bluish-lilac; falls, violet in center and lilac blue at edge of petals. La Tendree BRIDESMAID, EDINA — Stands, porcelain; falls, light blue, veined violet. Leopold — Stands, smoked laven- der; falls, light purple shading to white at base. Pallida Speciosa — Stands, violet; falls, plum with white at base. Pauline — Stands, bright blue; falls, darker. Pres. Thiers—Stands, mauve, brown at base; falls, purple, base marked brown and white. Queen of May. ROSY GEM — Stands, bright rosy lilac; falls, a shade darker. Showy. a Rebecca. HONORABILIS. SANS SOUCI — Stands, golden yellow; falls, mahogany brown. Sir Robert Peel. ZEPHYR — Stands light, and falls dark, blue. All above, 15c. each; dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. Varieties Mixed, each, 12c.; dozen, $1.25; 100, 23 $7.50. = IRIS PUMILA a HYBRIDS 8 m.— These Hybrids were produced by Dr. Van Fleet, the pelebrated plant hybridizer. Canary Bird — Produces, as do all these Hybrids, almost a solid mass of color, the flowers of this variety being a bright canary yellow. Sea Gull— The flowers are the same gray, but not a cold gray, that one sees frequently in a winter sky. It is also the color of the plumage of a sea gull. Swan — Although the blooms, of this variety, from a distance look pure white, they have, upon close examina- tion, a suggestion of cream, or a very faint bluish cast about them. | Blue Jay — Produces flowers of a cheerful bright blue which, contrasted with the lighter colored blooms of the other three sorts, give a most striking and beautiful effect. Each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00. Iris pumila, Mixed — The colors range through the various shades of blue and yellow. Many show bloom early in May. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00. * a) DOMINATE SIGHT WHILE AT THEIR BEST, THE IRIS EASILY PRE- HARDY BORDER. IN MASSES, AS SHOWN ON OPPOSITE PAGE, THEY ARE A MOST INSPIRING IRIS PSEUDO ACORUS Water Flag. 2to3 ft. — Oftall habit. Produces golden yellow flowers in June. Prefers a moist or wet situation. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. SIBERIAN IRIS. Iris Sibirica Flowers similar in form to those of the Liberty Iris. While smaller, they are of more graceful shape and of intenser coloring. Excellent for cutting. Blue King — Clear, rich blue. Orientalis — Rich violet blue. Snow Queen — Pure milk white. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. (& 3 IN THE 50 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — HARDY PERENNIALS All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50 LATHYRUS. Perennial Pea | Latifolius. EVERLASTING PEA — A climb- ing plant, valuable for covering trellises, stumps of trees, etc. Flowers are deep rosy red. Mary Lovett. PINK BEAUTY — A variety of great beauty, that originated at Lovett’s Nursery. The flowers are soft, rosy-carmine. White Pearl—A_ snow-white variety, with flowers much larger than those of the old white sort. They are produced in large trusses from early July until September. LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM, ONE OF THE SHOWIEST OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY LIATRIS. Blazing Star Pycnostachya. KANSAS GAY FEATHER. 4 to 5 ft.— Handsome and very showy; pale pur- ple flowers on tall, round, dense spikes. Prefers a dry soil. LILIUM. Lily Among the stateliest of all hardy plants, Lilies, during their respective flowering seasons, constitute the chief attraction in the hardy border. Because they last for years, occupying the same situation, it is well to carefully prepare the bed where they are to be planted. They prefer a well- drained soil. Equal parts of good soil, sand, and leaf mold furnish the right material for a good lily bed. Auratum. GOLDEN- BANDED LILY — Immense bell- shaped flowers, ivory white, thickly marked with chocolate dots, and with a stripe of bright yellow esas 2 the center of each petal. Very fragrant. Large bulbs, each 35c.; dozen, $3.50. Giant bulbs, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. - SPECIOSUM LILIES The most popular of all Lilies for outdoor culture. Fragrant. All are hardy. Speciosum album — White with faint dots, and a light green band through the center of each petal. Large bulbs, each, 35c.; dozen, $3.50. Giant bulbs, each 50c.; dozen, $5.00. .Magnificum — Comparatively new sort; an improvement on Rubrum, larger, brighter. Large bulbs, each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. Melpomene — Words fail to describe the beauty of this variety. The flowers are frosted white, spotted, clouded and bordered with pinkish crimson. Petals incurved. Large bulbs, each, 4M c.; dozen, $4.00. Rubrum — Very much like S. album, except that the white, waxy, recurved petals are shaded and spotted with rosy-carmine. Large bulbs, each, 35c.; dozen, $3.50. Monster bulbs, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. LINUM. Flax One of the most free-flowering perennials, bearing a quan- tities of single blue flowers from early July untillate fall. It grows from 18 to 24 inches tall, with graceful foliage above which are reared the flowers, on long, slender stems. Self-seeds quite freely. LOVETT S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— HARDY PERENNIALS 51 LYSIMACHIA OR LOOSESTRIFE — - ONE OF THE FINE6T FOR BORDER OR CUTTING Cardinalis. Viscaria fl. pl. Clethroides. LYTHRUM Roseum superbum. ROSE LOOSEST RIFE. 3 to_4 ft. — Liter- ally covered, in July and August, with spikes of rosy-purple flowers. MONARDA. Bergamot Didyma splendens. OSWEGO TEA OR BEE BALM. 2 to 3 ft. — Large heads of intensely rich crimson- scarlet flowers. MYOSOTIS. Forget-Me-Not Palustris semperflorens. 4 to 8 in. — A lovely little plant; especially valuable for rocky, or moist, situations. Small, pale blue flowers. OENOTHERA.EveningPrimrose Speciosa. 12 in. — Bears large clus- ters of white flowers. Splendid for rockery. 4 —— “SN PEONIES ——- THE JOY OF THE HARDY GARDEN DURING JUNE Car _CARDINAL FLOWER: tling im the brilliancy of its bloom. Flowers, cardinal red, are borne in dense spikes in autumn. LUPINUS. Lupine Moerheimii — Soft rose. June. Polyphyllus. 3 ft.— Large flowering spikes of pea-shaped deep blue flowers, from June until September. Polyphyllus albus — LYCHNIS. Campion Chalcedonica. MALTESE CROSS. 3 ft. — A fine old sort with close heads of brilliant scarlet flowers. DOUBLE RED LYCHNIS. magnificent variety with thickly tufted evergreen foliage, which turns to brilliant colors in autumn. spikes; of pure rosy-red color and pleasantly fragrant. LYSIMACHIA LOOSESTRIFE. white, in long, dense spikes. Blooms from July till September. > All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50 LOBELIA 1% to 2 ft. —Star- White flowers. 18 in.—A The flowers are in tall 18 i.— Flowers pure SELECT DOUBLE PEONIES The Peony flowers in May and June. We offer an excellent collection of vari- eties. Canari — Midseason. Primary pet- als white, flushed delicate pink, chang- ing to pure white with deep primrose yellow center. Collar next to guards, white. One of the freest blooming. Coronne d’Or (Crown of Gold) — Snow white, golden stamens. Duchesse de Nemours — Pure white crown, sulphur-white collar. Felix Crousse — Among the finest of all double red sorts. A robust grower and similar, in free flowering character- istics, to popular Festiva Maxima, but dazzling crimson in color. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. Queen Victoria — One of the most abundantly flowermg. Pure white. Rubra Superba — Deep rose-car- mine orcrimson. Fragrant. Very late. FESTIVA MAXIMA — Pure white, with dashes of blood red at center. One of the best. Golden Harvest — A beautiful tri- colored bloom of peach pink, golden yellow and paper white. Elegant. Jules Calot—Collar lilac white, with a tuft of white petals in center. MADAM COSTE— Ten- der rose, tinted glossy white. Tuftedcenter. Very chastevariety. Midseason. Strong divisions. M Ducel — The whole flower, both guards and bomb, a solid color of silvery lilac-pmk; very dis- tinct and free-flowering. MADAME JULES ELIE — Globular crown; guards violet rose, collarcream white. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. Mons. Boucharlataine — Semi- rose type; late midseason. Large, ‘full, compact, imbricated bloom;. bright pink, shaded darker pink. Except as noted, each, 75c.; dozen, $7 .50. 52 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — HARDY PERENNIALS All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50 PARDANTHUS Sinensis. BLACKBERRY LILY. 3 to 4 ft. — Bears lily-like flowers of rich orange yellow, thickly spotted with dark crimson and brown. PENSTEMON. Beard Tongue Barbatus Torreyi. 3 or 4 ft. — Spikes of bright scarlet flowers in June and July. Digitalis. 2 to 3 ft. — Long white flowers, with purple throats, in large spikes. 3 HARDY PHLOX - Our Hardy Phloxes were awarded a special prize by the American Institute of New York. Albion — White, with famt red eye. CHAMPS ELYSEE — Fine, rich purple. Eclaireur — Large, early, bright purple. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL — One of the finest . varieties as yet introduced. Large trusses of large, clear pink flowers. Each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. Ferd Cortez — Carmine, with crimson eye. Independence — Pure white. La Vague — Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye. Louise Abbema — Large pure white. Dwarf. Lumineaux — Rosy pink, crimson eye. MISS LINGARD — Long spikes of white flow- ers, with eye of faint lavender. Probably the best among all early flowermg white sorts. 3 Mrs. Jenkins — Among the medium tall vari- eties, this stands head and shoulders above others as a bearer of large trusses of pure white flowers. Pink Beauty — Bright clear pink. .- Queen — Pure white. Tall robust grower. Rhynstrom — Lively rose pink. Wanadis — Light violet, mottled white. Wm. Ramsey — Dark purple. _Wm. Robinson — Bright salmon; violet eye. Except as noted, each 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $15.00 PHLOX SUBULATA Moss or Mountain Pink Of very dwarf habit. Thrives everywhere. Pro- duces a sheet of bloom in early spring. Alba, pure white; Lilacena, lavender; Rosea, rosy pink. PHYSALIS. Chinese Lantern Plant Franchetti— An ornamental member of the Nightshade family. Grows about 2 feet high, pro- ducing freely its bright orange-scarlet Iantern-like fruits which, properly cured, will last all winter. HARDY PINKS. Dianthus Abbotsford — Carmine pink; large. Arthur — White, with dark maroon center. Essex Witch — Pure bright pink. Her Majesty — Of large size, white, fragrant. Plumarius nanus fl. pl. EARLY FLOWER- ING PINK — Flowers two weeks earlier than the old types. Very fragrant; rich colors. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50. MISS AMERICA In sturdiness of growth, freedom of bloom and size of individual flower, this ‘is absolutely im a class all its own. Plants, set out during early May, start to bloom late in June and continue to bloom uninterruptedly up to hard frosts, end of November. The flowers are of a deep scarlet-crimson, as large as an average carnation, and borne in clusters of 6 to 8, on stems-10 to 12 inches long. Truly, among hardy pinks there is no other that can begin to compare with this gem. Each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. JULY SEES HARDY PHLOX REDEEM THE HARDY BORDER ! THE THREE HARDY | *““GRENADIN” PINKS These differ from other hardy pimks (excluding Miss America) in that they bear their carnation-like flowers on longer stems, which causes them to be ideal for cutting. Perfectly hardy and of delightful fra- grance. We offer Grenadin White, Grenadin Pink and Grenadin Red. PLATYCODON. Bell Flower Mariesi. 18 in. — Semi-dwarf habit. Star-like flowers of intense dark blue, all summer. © Mariesi Alba. 18 in. — Flowers are white. PHYSOSTEGIA Virginica. DRAGON HEAD. 3 to 4 ft.— The shell-pink flowers resemble large heather, or small orchids. June until frost. Virginica alba. 3 ft. — Pure white flowers. PLUMBAGO. Leadwort Larpentae. 6 in.— A dwarf, spreading plant with small, attractive leaves and a profusion of very pretty, deep blue flowers. GORGEOUS ORIENTAL POPPIES Papaver Orientale These Iarge-flowered Poppies are most effective when planted in the border among shrubbery. Flowers are five to seven inches across, and fecly produced during May and June, on tall stems. Choicest varieties, in the following separate col- ors: Bright Crimson; Dark Crimson; on. Any of above, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. ICELAND POPPIES Papaver Nudicaule Great numbers of flowers on slender stems a foot Iong. The flowers vary from white to orange. LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — HARDY PERENNIALS 53 Laciniata fi. pl. Purp ; PYRETHRUMS—THE GAILY COL- nnea -ORED PAINTED OR PERSIAN DAISIES --SALVIA. Sage Azurea. CALIFORNIA BLUE SAGE. 3 to 4 ft. — During August and September entirely cov- ered with charming blue panicles. Pitcheri — Rich gentian blue flowers that are | larger than those of S. Azurea. SANTOLINA Incana. 6 to 9 in. — Evergreen and very hardy.. SCABIOSA Caucasica — Beautiful, soft lavender-blue flow- ers on long stems 2 feet high. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. SEDUM. Stonecrop Acre. GOLDEN MOSS or WALL PEPPER. 4in. Each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50. Sedum Album (White Stonecrop) — Grows 4 to 6 inches high, forming lovely carpets of small, rather thick, light-green foliage. White flowers during July. It thrives literally anywhere, on any soil, in any situation. Sedum Sieboldi. 5 m.— The rarest of the fam- ily, with erect, bluish green foliage. Each leaf is> edged pink and each Jeafstalk, durmg August-Sep- tember, is crowned with a cluster of pink flowers. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. _ Spectabilis ‘‘Brilliant’’? — An improved variety of a showy red hue. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. SPIRAEA. Meadow Sweet _Aruncus. GOAT’S BEARD. 3 to 5 ft.— Creamy-white flowers. Palmata. CRIMSON MEADOW SWEET. 3 ft. — Crimson-purple flowers on purple stems. Palmata Elegans — Similar to the preceding, but with silvery-pink flowers. Ulmaria Var — Foliage with variegations of bright yellow along midrib of each leaf. STATICE Latifolia. SEA LAVENDER. 12 to 18 in. — Has abundant tough, deep green leaves, and large heads of small, Iavender-blue flowers. Roseum Hybridum. PAINTED DAISIES. 18 in. — Unsurpassed for refined beauty and attractive foliage. They are truly “Colored Marguerites,” m wide color range. . Uliginosum. GIANT DAISY. white flowers, with yellow centers, in great masses in autumn. ‘PRIMULA. Primrose Officinalis. POLYANTHUS or COWSLIP. 9 in. — Deep maroon flowers with bright yellow eyes. _Veris. 15 in.— The mammoth flowers are bright canary yellow. Vulgaris. ENGLISH PRIMROSE. 6 to 9g in. — Bright lemon yellow. PYRETHRUM 12 to 3 to 4 ft.— Pure RANUNCULUS. Buttercup Acris 11. pl. (Hardy Double Buttercup) — A pretty double-flowering bright golden-yellow buttercup; masses of flowers in May and June. RUDBECKIA. Coneflower GOLDEN GLOW. 5 to 6 ft.— Tall, branching plants, completely covered with golden yellow flowers. Nitida Hirsuta — A valuable variety, producing a great abundance of large, single, bright golden yellow flowers wit GIANT PURPLE CONEFLOWER. dish-purple flowers about 4 inches across. Sub-Tomentosa. flowers, purplish centers. long waving petals. 2 to 3 ft. — Red- BLACK-EYED SUSAN. 3 ft. — Lemon-yellow STOKESIA. Cornflower Aster Cyanea. 18 to 24 m.— Blooms from July un- til Jate imto October. Delicate lavender-blue flowers. ; Cyanea alba — The white form of above. SWEET WILLIAM. (London Tufts) Dianthus Barbatus We can supply them in separate colors, viz.: Pink, Red, and White; also Mixed Colors. TRITOMA. Red Hot Poker Plant Pfitzeri — Blooms freely, from August to Octo- ber, with spikes 3 to 4 feet high of a rich orange- . scarlet, producing a grand effect planted either singly m the border or m masses. - Hardy, with protection. Each 25c.; dozen, $2.50. New Hybrid Tritomas.— Stout stems, from three to four feet high, crowned with large spikes, or heads, of rich, vivid orange-scarlet. Needs pro- tection. VALERIANA Officinalis. HARDY GARDEN HELIO- TROPE. ST. GEORGE’S HERB. 2 to 3 ft. — Large flower heads of small, light pmk flowers, with the odor of Heliotrope. VERONICA. Speedwell Longifolia Subsessilis. BLUE JAY FLOWER. 2 to 2% ft. — Blue spikes a foot long. Spicata. 1 to 2 ft.— Produces in summer a wealth of deep blue flowers. VIOLA. Violet Double English. 4 to 8 mn.—The popular double, hardy variety. Very double, dark purple,- and exceedingly fragrant flowers. Prefers partial shade. These, intermingled with Lily-of-the-Val- ley, are stunning, the combination being offered on page 42. q : Gov. Herrick — Undoubtedly the best of the single flowered varieties for growing out-of-doors. All Perennials (unless otherwise noted), each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.50 54 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — SHRUBS AND TREES THE JUDICIOUS USE OF SHRUBS AND TREES ADDS GREATLY TO THE BEAUTY OF THE HOME SURROUNDINGS CHOICE DECIDUOUS SHRUBS AND DWARF TREES We include in the following list only those that are easily packed and shipped. Prices of other varieties, of which we have a large assortment, will be cheerfully given upon request. The prices quoted are for well-developed, stocky plants. A dozen of any variety will be supplied for ten times the price of one (six for five times the price of one), but this dozen rate can be used only when six or more of one variety are taken. The hundred rate of any variety will be promptly sent if desired. We solicit an opportunity. to give special quotations upon lists of Shrubs and Ornamental Trees for landscape planting. Shipment can only be made by express or freight. ALTHAA. Rose of Sharon Anemonaflora — Qne of the best varieties pro- ducing double pink flowers. Boule de Feu — Double. crimson. Joan of Arc — Double, pure white, 3 to 4 mches across. Lady Stanley — Medium size, semi-double, of palest pink splashed with carmine. Paeoniflora — White, with carmine center. Semi-double. Prices, any of above named varieties: 1% to 2 ft., 35c.5 2 to 3 it,, 50c.;-3:\to 4 1t., 75c. each. ; Standard or Tree Althzeas — Straight stems, 4 to 5 feet high, with full, well-formed heads. Mixed or separate colors. $3.50 each. AMYGDALUS. Flowering Almond Japonica Nana — Double, soft pink flowers. Japonica Nana Alba — White form of above. Either variety, 2 to 3 ft., $1.00 each. AZALEA Very deep dazzling Calendulacea — The flowers are borne during. May and range from Jemon yellow to crimson. Among the showiest and hardiest of all Azaleas. Heavy, well budded specimens 12 to 18 im. high, $2.50 each; 18 to 24 in. high, $3.00 each. Azalea Viscosa. (Commonly known as ‘“‘Swamp Honeysuckle’’) — Thrives equally well in all situations. .Its hardiness and delightfully fra- grant flowers make the variety deservedly popular. White, or slightly rose-tinged, flowers during late June. Well budded specimens, 2 to 3 ft. high, $2.50 each; 3 to 4 ft. high, $3.00 each. BERBERIS (See Hedge plants, page 60) BUDDLEIA or Butterfly Shrub MAGNIFICA — The lIong, graceful spikes of flowers are of a pleasing, rich violet-rose and are produced in profusion from early June until late autumn. FARQUHARI — Most free-flowering of all, with ‘a most pronounced pinkish cast of color. Of grace- fully pendulous growth. Either variety, splendid large plants, 50c. each. CALYCANTHUS or Allspice (Sweet Scented, or Strawberry, Shrub) — Bears great numbers of double, dull brownish purple flow- ers of exquisite, aromatic, strawberry-like fragrance. 1% to 2 ft., 50c.3,2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. LOVETT’ S -NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — SHRUBS AND TREES 55 CERCIS. Judas Tree CANADENSIS. AMERICAN JUDAS TREE — Pea-shaped, rosy-pink flowers in early spring. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50 each. CORNUS. Dogwood ALBA (Sibirica). Red-barked Dogwood — ‘Vivid, bright red bark, hence very showy. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75c: each. FLORIDA. White-flowered Dogwood — In late May and early June it is enveloped in white flowers. 4 ft., 75c.; 6 ft., $1.50; 8 ft., $2.50 each. FLORIDA RUBRA. Red-flowered Dogwood: — With rosy-pink flowers. - Blooms during May and early June. 2 to 3 ft., $3.00 each. PANICULATA. Gray Dogwood — The flowers are succeeded by white fruit on red peduncles, pre- senting a pretty effect. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each. CORNUS STOLONI- FERA AUREA. Golden- barked Dogwood — Has yellow bark. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each. CYDONIA JapaneseFlowering Quince JAPONICA (Pyrus Japonica) — Spmy shrubs with green, glossy leaves and large, showy scarlet flowers that are produced in May and early June. 1% to 2 ft., 60c. each. DEUTZIA CRENATA FL. PL. Double Deutzia— Of tall habit. In June, has ra- cemes of double white flowers, tinted with pink. CRENATA ALBA EL. PL. Pride of Rochester— Pure white form of above. GRACILIS— Of dwarf habit. Pendulous white flowers nm June. 12 to 18 in., 60c. each. LEMOINEI — Dwarf habit. In. June the plants bear white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. each. SCABRA WATERERI — Good growers, with beautiful single pink flowers in June. Prices, except as noted, 3 to 4 ft., 50c.; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. each. - EXOCHORDA or Pearl Bush GRANDIFLORA — White flowers in profusion. Soft, light green foliage. 2 to 3 ft., 60c.; 3 to 4 ft., 90c. each. FORSYTHIA. Golden Bell © FORTUNEI — A strong upright grower, bearing heavy canes that are literally loaded, in very early spring, with golden bell-shaped flowers. INTERMEDIA — Very free-flowering. VIRIDISSIMA. Green-barked Forsythia — A free-flowering shrub of spreading habit and yel- lowish green bark. Bell-shaped yellow flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 40c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. each. HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS STERILIS — (Arborescens Grandiflora). Snowball Hydrangea — Large full heads of snow-white flowers in lavish profusion, . from late in June until late in August. ; _-white flowers. _ PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA — In August It produces broad terminal panicles of pure. white flowers, frequently a foot long. 1% to 2 ft., 50c.; 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. ILEX. Holly VERTICILLATA (Black Alder or Winter- berry) — The brilliant scarlet berries resemble the fruit of the Christmas Holly. Should be planted in masses to insure a good display of berries. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. LIGUSTRUM or Privet Privets are described in detail on pages 58 and 59. GLOBE OR BALL PRIVET — The Califor- nia Privet, grown to form a dense solid ball of foli- age. 12 Inches in diameter, $1.00; 18 inches in diam- eter, $1.50; 24 inches in diameter, $2.00. Large specimens, from $3.50 to $5.00 each. LONICERA. Honeysuckle | FRAGRANTISSIMA. Fragrant Bush Honey- suckle — The exquisitely fragrant flowers are pink- ish pearl, and appear very early. MORROWII — White flowers in May, succeeded by showy red berries in late summer. TARTARICA. © Tar- tarian Bush Honey- suckle — An old favorite. The fragrant pink flowers appear in May in great profusion, and are followed by pretty, waxy, light red berries. Any* of three varieties, 2 to 3 {t., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft; 75c. each. PHILADELPHUS. Syringa CORONARIUS. Mock Orange — Of upright habit and produces,. in. June, a wealth of white fragrant flowers. GORDONIANUS (Gordon’s Mock Or- ange) — A large shrub with spreading branches; 8 to 10 feet tall. Produces its white flowers in great racemes late in the season. GRANDIFLORUS — Similar to Coronarius, with larger flowers but not so fragrant. NIVALIS — New. Free-flowering; white; largest flowered, single Philadelphus. SPECIOSUS — Very showy. One of the best. VIRGINALE — (New Hybrid.) Vigorous and tall; flowers in dense clusters; large and double; pure white. One of the finest of recent introduc- tions. 2 to 3 ft., $1.25 each. ZEYHERI — Tall-growing, with large, fragrant A fine sort. Any of above (except as noted otherwise), 3 to 4 ft., 50c.; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. eagh. ROSA RUGOSA. Japanese or Ramanus Rose — Of sturdy, stocky habit, with a wealth of large, rich green leaves. It produces great numbers of large, single, rose colored flowers all summer, followed by frurts or “hips.” 1% to 2 ft., 40c.; 2 to 3 ft., 60c. each. RUGOSA ALBA — The White-flowering form of above. 1% to 2 ft., 60c.; 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. CORNUS FLORIDA 56 LOVETT’ § NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — SHRUBS AND TREES SHRUBS AND DWARF TREES (Continued) ~ SPIRAEA ANTHONY WATERER — Excels all others in brilliancy of color — a purple crimson — and is the most profuse and persistent bloomer of them all. - 1% to 2 ft., 50c.; 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. BILLARDI — Of erect habit, but rather dwarf. From early June until late October, it produces a profusion of dense panicles of rosy-pink flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. each. BILLARDI ALBA — The white form of the pre- ceding. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each. OPULIFOLIA. Snowball-leaved Spiraea or Ninebark — Valuable for shaded locations. 3 ft., 40c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. each. OPULIFOLIA AUREA. Golden-leaved Spi- raea — A yellow-leaved variety of the last named. White flowers mn June. 2 to 3 ft., 40c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. each. PRUNIFOLIA FL. PL. Bridal Wreath — In May and early June, the branches of this old favor- ite are laden with masses of dainty, very double, pure wie flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each. THUNBERGII — The slender, drooping branches are literally covered with small white flowers in May. Foliage turns to bright shades of red in autumn. 1% to 2 ft., 50c. each. VAN HOUTTEI — The famous Bridal Wreath, as illustrated below. In Jate May and early June its pure white flowers entirely cover the bush. Spec- tacular as hedges. 2 to 3 ft., 35c.; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. each. 5 SYRINGA. Lilac VULGARIS. Purple Lilac— The variety of our grandmothers’ gardens. Of strong-growing up- right habit, and produces many large clusters of richly fragrant, light purple or true lilac flowers in early spring. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 {t., 75c. each. _ -VULGARIS ALBA. White Lilac — A variety of the above, having large panicles of fragrant flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. pate HYBRID LILACS These named varieties of Lilacs are mar- vels of beauty and elegance — so far superior to the older varieties that but a faint idea of their worth can be given in print. They must be seen to be appreciated. The following twelve varieties are consid- ered to be the very best of their respective colors: CHAS. JOLY — Very dark reddish pur- ple. Double. CONGO — Single, deep red purple. FRAU BERTHA DAMMAN — Large, white single flowers in immense clusters. JEAN DE ARC—Fine, large-flowered white. MADAME LEMOINE — White. Fine, im- ere clusters of double flowers. One of the st. MME. CASIMER PERIER — White. Double flowers in medium sized clusters. A dwarf grower. MICHAEL BUCHNER—Very large trusses of double florets, pale lilac in color, shaded blue on interior of petals. Buds deep pinkish Iilac. 2 to. PRESIDENT GREVY — Double. Clusters large and full. Buds pale tones of lilac, flowers light: blue. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA — White, single; large panicles, fine. RANUNCULATA FLORE PLENA — An un- common variety, with double pale blue flowers. RUBRA DE MARLEY (Red Marley) — Single, in large full clusters. Fowers lilac touched with blue. Pinkish buds. SOUV. DE LUDWIG SPAETH — Flowers large and single, in very large, long, pointed clusters. Very rich dark purplish red. Strong bushy plants. Each, $1.25. 3 STEPHANANDRA FLEXUOSA —A graceful shrub with slender branches, and of rather low habit. Has clean, fresh looking, deeply toothed leaves. Especially useful for foreground in grouping. 1% to 2 ft., 40c.; 2 to 3 ft., 60c. each. SYMPHORICARPUS RACEMOSUS. Snowberry — An old favorite. In July and August it has small pink flowers, which are followed by great numbers of large, pure white, waxlike berries in clusters that remain until freezing . weather. Conspicuous and interesting. VULGARIS. Indian Currant, Coral Berry — Of low-growing and graceful habit, with numerous small pmk flowers in August and September, fol- lowed by dull red berries, which literally cover the branches and remain nearly all winter. 2 to 3 ft., 40c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. each. SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEI LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — DECIDUOUS AND EVERGREEN SHRUBS 57 SHRUBS AND TREES (Concluded) VIBURNUM. Snowball OPULUS STERILIS. Common Snowball or Guelder Rose — Of strong growth and spreading habit. In late May and early June, it bears large round clusters of pure white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. PLICATUM. Japanese Snowball — Of com- pact upright habit with highly ornamental foliage, and bears dense clusters of pure white flowers in great profusion, during late May and early June. 2 to 3 ft., $1.00 each. _ WEIGELIA (Diervilla) CANDIDA. White Weigelia — Produces hand- some pure white flowers freely during Jate spring and summer. EVA RATHKE — Deep garnet-red flowers are produced in abundance throughout the summer and autumn. 1% to 2 ft., 60c. each. OTHER WEIGELIAS ROSEA AMABILIS. Pink Weigelia — Great masses of deep pink flowers in June. ROSEA NANA VARIEGATA. Variegated- leaved Weigelia — Foliage is deeply margined with clear creamy white, distinctly defined. Light pink flowers in profusion during June. Except as noted, 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. Adam’s Needle or Spanish Bayonet — The glory of the hardy, or shrubbery, border during July when it throws up stout flower stalks four to five feet high, with great panicles of large, drooping, lily-like creamy white flowers. It Is entirely hardy and succeeds everywhere. 50c. each. HARDY EVERGREEN SHRUBS AZALEA J. T. LOVETT — Produced by Dr. W. Van Fleet, from whom we purchased it in 1910. It has been fully tested and is, by far, the finest and most beautiful hardy Azalea we have ever seen. The flowers are produced in such great profusion as to completely envelop the plant, and resemble, in size and make-up, those of a fine Azalea Indica. They are rich, brilliant, carmine-lake in color. The plant is hardy with slight protection. The evergreen foliage is rich, deep green, with metallic shadings, and the leaves are much larger than those of Azalea amoena. Flowers during late June and July. 9 to 12 in., $2.00; 12 to 15 in., $3.00 each. HINODEGIRI — A valuable variety from Japan. It is of broad spreading habit, with beautiful ever- green foliage and many itery-red single flowers. Bushy plants, 6 to 9 in., $1.25; 9 to 12 in., $2.00; 12 to 15 In., $3.00 each. KALMIA. Mountain Laurel LATIFOLIA — Among our native hardy ever- een shrubs, the Laurel ranks supreme. While autiful the year around, with its glossy, deep es foliage gracefully disposed around symmetrical ranches, it is during June that we find it at its greatest glory. Then the dainty, rose-pink buds and creamy white flowers make the entire plant a delight to the eye. Bushy plants, 12 to 18 in., $1.50; 18 to 24 in., $2.00; 2 to 3 ft., $2.56 each. Write for special quotations on carload lots. RHODODENDRONS. Great Laurel Who does not recall, with a thrill, the delight that came with a view of these great natives, transforming a mountain side during early June into a veritable fairyland? They are equally attractive in s or borders around the home grounds, gracefully clothing the spaces with wonderful foliage and large clusters of truly magnificent flowers. *“RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM — The hardi- est of the species and a strong grower, thriving nearly everywhere in any soil. Contrary to common belief, it does equally weli in sun or shade, so long as the soil is of a moisture-retaining character. We handle thousands of these plants, in connec- tion with our landscape department, and invite in- quiries from those interested in carload lots. In small quantities we offer in the following sizes: 18 to | 24 In., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 each. JUNE’S GLORY — THE GREAT LAUREL. $8 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. SHRUBS AND HEDGE PLANTS HARDY EVERGREEN SHRUBS (Concluded) : Appreciation of these native American shrubs (including Azaleas, Kalmias and Rhododendrons, described on page 57) has increased by leaps and bounds during the Iast decade. Their value consists chiefly in their hardiness, their ready adaptability to many soils and sections, and their ability to “shift for themselves,” once firmly established. ANDROMEDA FLORIBUNDA — Early in April it bears a pro- fusion of delicate white flowers which, because of their faint resemblance, have earned this species the name “Lily-of-the-Valley shrub.” Splendid for foundation plantings, rock gardens, etc. Heavy specimens, 12 to 15 in. high, $2.50 each; $25.00 per dozen. BUXUS. Boxwood SEMPERVIRENS — The ever popular Box- wood. Of medium height, frequently grown in globe or pyramidal shape. Slow-growing but most enduring. 12 to 18 in., $1.50; 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each. Larger sizes, in various matched shapes, at special prices, gladly quoted on request. BUXUS SUFFRUTICOSA — See Hedge Plants. We supply an extra sturdy, extra heavily rooted plant that finds no superior anywhere. DAPHNE. Garland Flower CNEORUM — A prostrate, evergreen shrub of spreading habit, with small, pmk, delightfully fra- grant flowers in May and, under favorable condi- tions, throughout summer and fall. Specimen plants, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. LEUCOTHOE. Drooping Andromeda CATESBAEI — Long, dark green leaves that turn to an attractive bronze in winter. Beautiful, gracefully arched branches with pendant, bell- shaped flowers in spring; an ideal plant for massing in shady places or in the foreground of Rhododen- dron plantings. One of the comparatively few shrubs that actually do well m the shade! Choice specimens, each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS. 6 to 9 in. — The deservedly popular Japanese Spurge, especially valuable as a cover plant, under trees and other shady places. It completely clothes the ground with attractively bright, evergreen foliage, accompanied by white flowers during May-June. Each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50; 100, $18.00. Special quotation will be made by letter on large quantities. ; Plant More HEDGES, fewer wooden Fences! Here are plants that form living Walls of lovely green During late years, old-fashioned fences have gone decidedly out of fashion. The first cost of setting out a “live fence,” is, im most cases, not nearly so great as that of erecting a cumbersome barrier of dead wood; and the upkeep is much smaller. “Dead” fences need repairing and painting, while “live” ones don’t! All good reasons for setting out more hedge plants. LIGUSTRUM — The Privets OVALIFOLIUM. California Privet — The popular hedge plant, with glossy deep green leaves. introduced by us as a hedge plant in the early seventies and now more largely planted for orna- mental hedges than any other shrub. Its strong, quick, upright growth adapts it singularly well for being grown as a barrier or to hide unsightly objects. Doz. 100 1,000 12.to-S mches2. = oe $0.60 $3.50 $30.00 18 to 34-4nches.-. 3 ee 80 5.00 40.00 2 to +3 feet s. 23s oe eee 1.50 8.00 75.00 We also have larger sizes; write for prices. Additional varieties of Privet are offered on next page. PROBABLY THE FIRST CALIFORNIA PRIVET HEDGES PLANTED IN THE EAST, BY THE FOUNDER OF OUR BUSINESS, MR. J. T. LOVETT, WHO MAY BE SEEN AMONG THEM. THESE HEDGES ARE MORE THAN 40 YEARS OLD LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. HEDGE PLANTS 59 A FINE EXAMPLE OF FORMAL IBOLIUM PRIVET HEDGE LIVE FENCES (Continued) IBOLIUM PRIVET (New) — A cross between California Privet and Ibota, having the attractive- ness of California Privet and the hardiness of Ibota. Very desirable for northern climates where it has stood zero temperatures without injury. With us, it is almost evergreen, retaining its foliage until after Christmas. 12 to 18 in., dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00; 1,000, $100.00; 18 to 24 In., dozen, $3.00; 100, $15.00; 1,000, $125.00. REGELIANUM. — A low spreading shrub; white flowers; black berries. Equally attractive in either hedge form or as a specimen shrub, forming dense, symmetrical bushes. 12 to 18 in., dozen, $2.50; 100, $17.50; 1,000, $150.00. HARDY NORTH AMOOR PRIVET (Ligustrum amurense) (Plant in single row eight inches apart.) Has box-like leaves, and forms a dense and hand- some hedge. Succeeds in the shade of overhanging trees much better than does California Privet. Has numerous ‘panicles of white flowers during June; in the autumn the branches are loaded with conspicu- ous, steel blue berries. Similar to L. tbota, but hardier. Doz. 100 1,000 VOrto24 ches. 6 ee $2.00 $12.00 $110.00 BitO3 MOCU scat ae ie we 3.00 17.50 150.00 Note — A leaflet, giving instructions for the plant- ing of privet hedges, mailed upon request. Other Hedge Plants DWARF BOXWOOD (Buxus Suffruticosa) (For edging, plant 3 to 4 inches apart.) This ts of exceedingly slow growth, but becomes very com- pact and is most attractive. Delights in a partially shaded situation. i Planting Boxwood is like putting money into U. S. Government Bonds. Boxwood grows into money. During the past ten years, we have paid thousands of dollars for ee specimens required by our are department. Ten dollars, Invested in Boxwood this year, should be worth a hundred dollars ten years hence. 2 years, 4 to 6 in., dozen, $2.50; 100, $20.00; 1,000, $175.00. ALTHAEA or Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — Already briefly mentioned on page 54, we de- sire here to call the reader’s attention to the ready adaptability of Althaea as a hedge plant. It is particularly valuable as a late bloomer (August) —when the rose-like, double flowers cause a hedge of this to be a genuine delight to the eye. Readily submits to severe pruning and is easily kept in any shape. If you “go in” for the unusual in gardening, an Althaea hedge will help you win unique fame for your home grounds. Separate colors or mixed, 18 to 24 in., dozen, $2.00; 100, $15.00; 2 to 3 ft., dozen, $3.00; 100, $22.00. SPIRAEA or Bridal Wreath Though noted primarily for the magnificent floral display which this shrub makes im the border during late May and early June, it deserves additional at- tention, as material eminently suitable for forming fine hedges. A more graceful object than a Spiraea hedge in full bloom is difficult to find. 12 to 18 in., dozen, $2.00; 100, $15.00; 18 to 24 in., dozen, $3.00; 100, $22.00. BOXWOOD BORDERS — THE PRIDE OF THE ESTATE 60 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. —HEDGE PLANTS — CLIMBERS THE ATTRACTIVE SCARLET BERRIES OF BAR- BERRY (BERBERIS THUNBERGII) ADHERE TO THE SHRUBS THROUGHOUT THE WINTER HEDGE PLANTS | (Concluded) BARBERRY BERBERIS THUNBERGII — Has become very popular for pro- ducing low, dense hedges. Its abun- dant, small light green leaves, which turn to rich colors in autumn, and its wealth of scarlet berries render It very attractive. It is extremely hardy, and requires but little prun- ing. Ornamental and graceful the year around. For hedges set plants | 12 inches apart. \ Transplanted: .Doz. 100 1,000 9 to 12 in. $1.50 $10.00 $90.00 12 to 18 im. 2.00 15.00 125.00 18 to 24 in. 3.00 20.00 175.00 2 to 2% ft., ex. bushy. 6.00 40.00 BOX-BARBERRY — A very dwarf, compact form of Berberis Thunbergii, of ironclad hardihood. Especially _valuable for edging beds in formal gardening, or for form- ing a low hedge anywhere. apart; for a low hedge, plant 6 to 9 inches apart. For edging, plant 4 inches Doz. 100 1,000. 1 year, field grown............... $2.00 $15.00 $125.00 2 years, field grown:.2.=2 2<.-. + =< 3.50 25.00 200.00 Hardy Vines and Creepers Vines will be sent by mail, if cash is sent for postage as per table. Quotations by the 100 and 1,000 of any variety given upon request. All are strong two- or three-year plants. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Boston, or Japanese, Ivy — The most popular and best of climbers for covering ‘walls, etc., clinging firmly to brick, stone or other material, and forming a perfect network of deep, glossy-green foliage, which turns to crimson and - gold m autumn. The Ieaves are ivy-shaped and overlap closely. Each, 60c.; dozen, $6.00. VIRGINICA. Virginia Creeper or American Ivy — Of rapid, vigorous growth, quickly covering trellises, arbors, etc., with a mass of bright green foliage, which turns to a brilliant crimson in autumn. Each, 40c.; dozen, $4.00. BIGNONIA RADICANS. Trumpet Flower —A strong- growing climber which is exceedingly ornamental at alltimes. It has abundant fern-like foliage and large trumpet-shaped flowers of vivid orange-scarlet,. in clusters during July and August. Each, 35c.; dozen, $3.50. CELASTRUS SCANDENS. with orange-yellow fruit. Its rank growth makes it useful on rough banks. Strong, 2 years, each, 35c.; dozen, $3.50. Bitter-Sweet — Rapid-growing, CLEMATIS : PANICULATA. Japanese Virgin’s Bower— The finest of all hardy vines, for airy grace and beauty. It quickly grows to a height of 15 to 20 feet, and spreads out in all directions. In August and September, when most other vines have ceased to bloom, it is completely covered with a sheet of fleecy white, composed of numerous pure white, star-like flowers on long stems. Two-year roots, each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00; 100, $20.00. CLEMATIS. Large Flowered HENRYI — Large ivory-white flowers, freely produced nearly all summer. JACKMANNI — Large, plum flowers in solid masses. variety. MME. BARON-VILLARD — Large rosy-lilac flowers. A strong grower. Blooms late. MME. EDWARD ANDRE — Rosy-carmine flowers in bewildering profusion. Any of above, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. SPECIAL OFFER — One‘of each of the four large-flowered Clematis for $3.50. rich, velvety violet- The most popular ‘sttuations where grass LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— CLIMBERS AND EVERGREENS 61 HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS (Concluded) EUONYMUS VEGETA. Evergreen Bittersweet — A strong- rowing variety with rather large, oval evergreen fase and clusters of orange-red berries, which re- main on the vines until late winter or early spring. Two years, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. HEDERA. Ivy HIBERNICA. English or Irish Ivy — An old favorite vine, useful for covering walls and growing on the trunks of trees. Ow- ing ees pandsome : 2s green, glossy foliage, it 1s also used for carpeting in shaded not grow. Strong plants from pots, each, 35c.; doz- en, $3.50. LONICERA Honeysuckle HALLEANA. Hall's Jap- anese Honeysuckle — A popular and very valuable vine with abundant, glossy, aes foliage. From May until November, it produces in profusion fragrant, pure white flowers that change to buff. Two years, each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00; 100, $20.00. POLYGONUM AUBERTI SILVER LACE VINE — A eee introduction of aes tionally vigorous growth, Sas 25 feet or more in one season. Great, cloud-like sprays of white flowers during late summer and early fall. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. THE LOVELY WISTARIA LASTS FOR GENERATIONS PUERARIA. Kudzu Vine THUNBERGIANA. Japanese Kudzu Vine — The most rapid-growing plant known to horticul- ture. It has large leaves and produces a dense shade. Late in August it produces pretty, rose- purple pea-shaped flowers in small racemes. Each, 0c.; dozen, $3.00; 100, $20.00. VINCA MINOR. Periwinkle — Known also as Trail- Ing Myrtle. Of rapid growth and quickly produces a dense carpet of foliage. It retains Its glossy, deep green leaves throughout the year, and presents in spring and early summer a blanket of bright blue flowers. Much used for covering graves, and of special value. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $15.00. WISTARIA Glycine — SINENSIS. Chinese Wis- taria — Of rapid growth and attains a great height. In May, before the leaves ap- pear, its flowers of soft, dainty lavender-blue are pro- duced in pendulous racemes a foot or more long. First class, each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. SINENSIS ALBA. Chi- pare sais 2 wins.9:3 «ee HUNG 683 nese White Wistaria — NE Prolongs the blooming sea- son. Strong roots, each, 75c.; dozen, $7.50. SELECT EVERGREEN TREES Owing to limited space, we offer in this catalog but a few of the hardiest and most useful. evergreen trees. The prices oted are for bushy, well furnished trees in sizes that can readily be shipped by ex- press. All are too large for shipment by parcel post. Quotations for larger sizes, and for varieties other than those named, will be cheerfully given by letter, upon receipt of request. In digging, each tree is “lifted” with a ball of earth, and the roots, with the soil, encased in burlap. BIOTA AND THUYA. Arbor Vitae BIOTA AUREA NANA. Berckman’s Golden Arbor Vitge — Conical form, very dense and com- pact. 6 to 9g in., 90c.; 9 to 12 in., $1.50; 12 to 15 in., $2.00 each. BIOTA ‘‘ROLLINSON’S GOLDEN.” Var. Elegantissima — Of narrow, pyramidal outline. 12 to 18 in., $2.00. each. BIOTA ROSEDALEANA. Rosedale Arbor Vitae — Of slow growth. 6 to 9 in., 90c.; 9 to 12 in., $1.50; 12 to 14 in., $1.75 each. THUYA OCCIDENTALIS. American Arbor Vitae — Much used for screens, hedges, and wind- breaks. 18 to 24 in., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 each. THUYA O. COMPACTA. Compact Arbor Vitae — Dwarf and very dense. 9 to 12 in., $1.25; 12 to 15 in., $1.50; 15 to 18 in., $2.00 each. THUYA O. ELLWANGERIANA. Tom Thumb Arbor Vitae — Of dense growth. 15 to 18 in., $1.75; 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each. THUYA O. GLOBOSA. Globe Arbor Vitae — 9 to 12 in., $1.25; 12 to 15 in., $1.50 each. THUYA O. LUTEA. Geo. Peabody Arbor Vitae — Of pyramidal habit. 15 to 18 in., $1.75; 1% to 2 ft., $2.50 each. THUYA O. PYRAMIDALIS. Pyramidal Ar- bor Vitae — 15 to 18 in., $1.25; 1% to 2 ft., $1.75; 2 to 3 ft., $2.50 each. THUYA O. WARREANA. Siberian Arbor Vitae — Extremely hardy. 12 to 15 in., $1.50; 15 to 18 in., $2.00 each. —- 62 LOVETT’S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. - EVERGREENS EVERGREENS (Continued) PICEA. Spruce EXCELSA. Norway Spruce — Equally useful for hedge planting, for screens, and for windbreaks. 15 to 18 in., $1.00; 18 to 24 in., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 each. PUNGENS. Colorado Spruce — We offer seedlings which closely approach the Koster’s vari- ety, incolor. 15 to 18 in., $3.00; 18 to 24 in., $4.00; 2 to 2% ft., $5.00 each. PUNGENS KOSTERIANA. Koster’s Blue Spruce. — Supply very limited. 2 to 3 ft., $10.00; 3 to 4 ft., $15.00 each. Large specimens, of which | we have a large supply, quoted on request. JUNIPERUS. Juniper COMMUNIS AUREA (Douglas Golden Juni- per) — Bright golden-yellow foliage. Very hardy. 9g to 12 m. spread, $1.50 each. JAPONICA AUREA. Japanese Golden Juni- per — 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each. PFITZERIANA — Superb as specimen in the mixed border or rockery. 12 to 18 in., $2.00; 18 to 24 in., $3.00 each. PROSTRATA. Prostrate Juniper — 12 to 18 in., $1.50; 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each. STRICTA. Lovett’s Blue Juniper — The most beautiful. As hardy as an oak. 9g to 12 in., $1.50; 12 to 14 in., $2.00 each. VIRGINIANA GLAUCA. American Blue Jyniper — Very hardy and desirable. 1% to 2 ft., $2.50; 2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.50 each. PINUS. Pine AUSTRIACA. Austrian Pine — Of strong growth. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 each. MUGHO. Dwarf Pine—Of dwarf bushy growth. 12 to 18 in., $2.50 each. . RESINOSA. Red or Norway Pine — Not sub- ject to the attacks of fungus diseases. 3 to 4 ft., $3.00; 4 to 5 ft., $4.50 each. : SYLVESTRIS. Scotch Pine — Of robust, sturdy habit and rapid growth. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $3.00; 4 to 5 ft., $4.50 each. RETINOSPORA FILIFERA. Weeping Retinospora — Cord-like drooping foliage of alight green. 1 to 1% ft., $2.00; 1% to 2 ft., $3.00 each. FILIFERA AUREA — With foliage of bright lemon yellow. 12 to 18 in., $2.50 each. OBTUSA CRISPII— Golden-yellow _ foliage. 12 to 18 in., $2.00; 1% to 2 ft., $2.50 each. OBTUSA NANA—The most beautiful of all dwarf evergreens. 6 to g in., $3.00; 9 to 12 In, $4.00 each. PICIFERA — Of spreading habit. 1% to 2 ft., $2.50; 2 to 3 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 ft., $4.50 each. PICIFERA AUREA — Perhaps the _hardiest. 18 to 24 in., $2.50; 2 to 3 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 ft., $4.50 each, PLUMOSA —A rapid grower. 1% to 2 ft., $2.50; 2 to 3 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 ft., $4.50 each. . PLUMOSA LUTESCENS — Light green foliage, tipped bright lemon. 9 to 12 in., $1.50; 12 to 15 m., ne 15 to 18 in., $2.50; 18 to 24 in., $3.50 each. PLUMOSA AUREA — Light-green foliage, dis- tinctly tipped with yellow. 1% to 2 ft., $2.50; 2 to 3 ft., $3.50 each. PLUMOSA AUREA LOVETTI. Gold Dust Cypress — The foliage has the appearance of being heavily dusted with pure gold. 12 to 15 in., $2.00; 15 to 18 in., $2.50; 1% to 2 ft., $3.00. SQUARROSA. VEITCHII — Dense soft blue foliage. 9 to 12 in., $1.50; 1 to 1% ft., $2.00; 1% to 2 ft., $3.00 each. oe TAXUS. Yew CUSPIDATA BREVIFOLIA — By far, the best of all the Yews. Of distinctly spreading habit. 9 to 12 in., $1.75; 12 to 18 in., $2.50 each. TSUGA. Hemlock CANADENSIS — Graceful and beautiful. Fre- quently used for hedges. 12 to 18 in., $1.50; 1% to 2 ft., $2.50; 2 to 3 ft., $3.50 each. Maximum Weight: 70 lbs., in first, second and third zones; 50 Ibs. in all other zones. Size of Package cannot exceed a combined length and largest circumference of seven feet (84 inches). Insurance Against Loss. — 3c. pays up to $5.00; 5c. up to $25.00; 10c. up to $50.00, and 25c. up to $100.00. Canadian shipments up to 11 Ibs. can go by parcel post. Inquire of your postmaster as to rates and add postage to order. _ Please be sure to send enough money to pay post- age, in addition to cost of plants ordered, when shipment is to be made by mail. The surplus (if any) will be promptly returned when shipment is made. Postage on all shipments by mail must be prepaid. We cannot undertake to open ac- counts for postage. Express charges on Canadian shipments must also be prepaid. RATES OF POSTAGE WITHIN U. S. Ist pound Eachadd.pound — _ INFORMATION ABOUT PARCEL POST a AND RATES OF POSTAGE WEIGHT WHEN PACKED Asparagus, 1 yr., doz., 8 oz.; 100, 3% Ibs. Sparagus, 2 yrs., doz., 114 Ibs.; 100, 12 Ibs. Blackberries, doz., 114 Ibs.; roo, 8 Ibs. Blackberries, transplanted, doz., 2% Ibs.; 100, 20 Ibs. Chives, doz., 12 ozs. Currants, 1 yr., doz., 2 Ibs.: 100, 15 Ibs. Currants, 2 yrs., doz., 2% lbs.; 100, 20 Ibs. Dewberries, doz., 1 Ib.; 100, 5 Ibs. Dewberries, trans., doz., 2 Ibs.; 100, 12 Ibs. Gooseberries, 1 yr., doz., 234 Ibs.: 100, 18 Ibs. Gooseberries, 2 yrs., doz., 214 Ibs. ; 100, 20 Ibs. Grapes, 1 yr., doz., 2 Ibs.; 100, 1 5 Ibs. Grapes, 2 yrs., doz., 3 lbs.; 100, 24 Ibs. Grapes, fruiting age, each, 3 Ibs.; doz., 30 Ibs. Hardy Shrubs, doz., 10 Ibs. Hops, doz., 3 Ibs. Horseradish, doz., 14 ozs.; 100, 5 Ibs. Iris, doz., 4 lbs.; 100, 30 Ibs. Loganberries. Same as Raspberries. Perennials, doz., 3% Ibs. Peonies, doz., 6 Ibs.; 100, 48 Ibs. Privet, small, doz., 2 Ibs.; 100, 12 Ibs. Raspberries, doz., 1 Ib.; 100, 6 Ibs. ’ Raspberries, trans., doz., 2 lbs.; 100, 12 Ibs. or fraction. or fraction == Rhubarb, doz., 1% Ibs.; 100, 10 Ibs. ca eee 5c. lc. . . Roses, from field, doz., 4 Ibs. Bone 2 ae eee er OC: 2c. Roses, from 54-in. pots, each 2 Ibs.; doz., 20 Ibs. Wiieones is Fe. 4c. Strawberries, doz., 10 ozs.; 100, 3% Ibs. 5th zone. ee SS Be. 6c. Strawberries, pot grown, doz., 3 lbs.; 100, 24 Ibs. 6th zone..... Bere tk, IRs 8c. Strawberry-Raspberry, doz., 12 ozs. 7th zone.......... Ilc 10c. 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