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G = % 7 pik —~ = : Ss \ Me . —— es 5 1A * p 1 Zz = ° ay pe, pee di g Z y, Page = | " DTT ny : 8 / 7 = " 7 \ 4 at aa Ti ae AEE i) h tf | Hi 7 ts | I Pea ibe LLL LE i s j = 54 nti, ~* ff ye si | —— Features of Our Catalogue -==4+POR 1888.2 Catalogue is radically different from all other catalogues, both from the fact that it does not confuse the purchaser with long lists of varieties and also by reason of the grand “‘ combination ”’ or “‘ collection” ufers it contains. We are Specialists, and our catalogue embraces ‘‘FLOWHRS ONLY,” and “ only the best flowers.” We would briefly refer to SCOmT N ROSES. With an experience of 39 years’ special attention to the Queen of Flowers, we can furnish Our Strong and Reliable Roses at prices as low as charged by many growers for inferior plants. They are all grown on their own roots; no grafted or budded roses sold. We grow our roses in different sizes, giving the purchaser the opportunity of selecting large plants for immediate effect, or smaller plants at prices within the reach of all. We do not catalogue any poor varieties for the sake of making large lists. @s-See New Roses, pages 3 to 8; Specialties in Roses, pages 15 to 18, and General List of Roses, pages Ig to 23. COLLECTIONS QOH ROSES. Having grown many thousands of the very best new and standard Roses, we would call special attention to Our Grand Collection— Bight of the best New Roses for $1.00, named and described on pages 6 and 7; also to the Four New Roses for 50 cts., described on page 5 and to Scott’s Special Introduction Box of Twelve Fine Roses for One Dollar, enumerated on circular enclosed with this Catalogue. The roses in these collections will be recognized as the very choicest sorts, of which we have the largest stock in the United States, and hence can afford to sell at a very small profit on each collection. SCOUTS NOVELMIES KOR J888. Among new Roses for 1888 the Three Colored Plate ———.-_ Roses, page 4, are particularly noteworthy. In other Plants We. would’ recommend The Two New Abutilons, on page 5; The New Double Geranium, White Swan, introduced by us last year and already a popular favorite—see page 9; Five New Double Geraniums, on page 10—note the special low price on these; New F'uchsias, pages 12 and 13, of which Perle Von Brunn is one of the most remarkable; Huphorbia Corollata. NEW [ AND SPECIAL ELOWER SEEDS. Beginning at page 30, this list contains new varieties, = — — of surpassing beauty, that are now offered for the -, and. which we have been at great pains and expense to procure. It also describes the most valuable -s of recent introduction, and there is not a poor variety in the entire list. Scott’s Mammoth .vigian Pansies and Quaker City Mignonette, introduced by us last year, have enhanced the beauty of many gardens. Among other “ good things” The New Sweet Peas, Dwarf Queen, Harlequin and Diamond Asters, Large-flowering Verbena, Mammoth Zinnia, Snow Queen Candytuft, Striped Dahlias, New Stocks, Amaranthus Gibosus, Superbissima Petunias and Cloth of Gold Nasturtium are promiment. §@ See complete list of New Flowers from Seed, pages 30 to 40, and remember we allow the purchaser to select Flower Seed to the value of $1.50 for each one dollar sent us for Flower Seed. SCOLT S SPECIALTIES IN PLANTS. This department is a feature of our catalogue,—we do : not confuse you with long lists of named kinds of no special merit, but serve you w ith the very Dest sorts, such as we would ecotamienid if you called personally to inspect all the varieties in our Greenhouses. §@¥ See pages 15to29. Please note Our Penrose Collections of New Chrysanthemums, pages 24 and 25, These are very ‘‘cheap and good,” as is also our Penrose Set of Five Carnations for 60 cts., page 27. KLOWER \ SEEDS. In this department, also, we catalogue “ only the best” of the almost numberless — varieties. The seed is subjected to critical tests in our greenhouses, and many of the varieties can be seen in flower both in our houses in winter and upon our grounds in summer. $e See pages 30 to 49, and please notice that we give $1.50 worth of seeds for $1.00; $3.00 worth for $2.00, etc. Our seeds are ‘the best the world produces.”’ SUMMER: ELOW ERING BaLBS, embracing Gladioli, Lilies, Caladium, Tuberoses, Tigridias, etc., ——— —~ also a few of the best hardy plants, are described from pages 50 “6. The Spirea Van Houttei i is a very fine shrub. , IN ALL THE ABOVE—anything you may select from our Catalogue—we know we can please you. orders with which you favor us will receive careful personal attention. ne ROBERT SCOLT & SOP. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. CopyrIGHT SECURED, 1888, By RoBERT Scott & Son. « —=— —— - Dh tees | ESTABLISHED 1829. ~ | 1 Vise 7| | BNTUSE * |NUPSETIESN Bhiladelphia, january 20th, 1888. 4 OM AT : ’ at’ presenting our Catalogue for 1888, we desire to thank our customers—some of whom have dealt with us continuously vy“ for many years—for the very liberal patronage given us the past season. And more particularly would we express our appreciation of the kind feelings manifested by many, who have written us, entirely unsolicited, of their success with - = pcomms PLANTS AND SEEDS. Phe unusual number and very complimentary nature of these testimonials have induced us to publish a few, which will be found printed verbatim, with full names and addresses, on various pages of this Catalogue, wherever space would permit. A reading of these letters must convince all that we have not only the zv¢ention, but also the aédzlity, to fully satisfy all pur-: chasers desirous of procuring the TY), DS. VERY CHOIGEST PLANTS AND SEE We possess several distinct advantages equaled by few and surpassed by no firms in our line of business. In the first place, we have had THIRTY-NINE YEARS’ ACTIVE EXPERIENCE in growing and selling plants, enabling us to select the best varieties, and to grow the finest and strongest stock. Our city greenhouses and PENROSE NURSERIES cover a large area in glass, all under our constant personal care and attention, and many of the Best Specialties— new plants of sterling value—we produce annually in larger numbers than any other plantsmen in America, Our plan of culling from the long list of varieties—many of which are synonymous—and growing ~o<° ONLY THE BEST “3 —PA220 Oe EOE Is meeting with approval. We annually flower and test all Novelties, and are sure that we save our friends much disap- pointment in discarding all except the varieties of real beauty and value. To the best of our knowledge, our Catalogue does not contain a poor variety, unworthy of cultivation. Of what other catalogue can this be said? As to the quality of SCOTT’S STRONG AND RELIABLE ROSES, and other plants and seeds, we prefer to let our customers speak. A unique feature of our business is, that we are SPECIALISTS, Our business is to grow and sell _ e Ce <‘RLOWERS 2 ODDLY,’ p» and, devoting all our energies in this one line, we claim to produce Plants and Flower Seeds of the greatest possible per- fection. Our Plants are of our own growth, and the Flower Seeds, not saved by ourselves, are procured from the most reliable sources, and a@// are carefully tested in our greenhouses before being sold. In FLOWER SEEDS we offer an extra choice quality of Seed of the best standard varieties, and also some grand novelties of extra merit. We have prepared for an increased trade again this year. Our business is our pleasure; and so sure are we of pleasing our customers, that we make this season some REMARKABLE OFFERS, which should certainly induce at least a trial order from every one who receives this Catalogue. These ‘‘SpEcIAL COLLECTIONS,” described throughout this Catalogue and on the circular enclosed, are really “/urvels of Cheapness,” have prepared for months past by growing these plants most extensively. They are good, strong plants—equally as large and fine as can be obtained anywhere at the regular retail prices. In the same manner we offer collections of. Flower Seeds and Bulbs. The liberality of these offers will be apparent to all who study our Catalogue in comparison with the catalogues of and can only be afforded from the fact that we our competitors. We are particularly desirous of extending our list of customers ¢izs year, so that as many thousands as possible may receive our next year’s Catalogue, as in 1 &%§ &§@ we propose to suitably celebrate the FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF OUR BUSINESS IN PHILADELPHIA. All who send us an order, large or small, during 1888, will receive our NEw CATALOGUE FOR 1889, announcing special feature of our Anniversary Celebration, with privilege of participating therein. HOBERT SCOTT & SON, Penrose Purseries, Oe Oe a a ee OPFIGE AND GITY GREENHOUSES, N.E. Cor. Nineteenth and Catharine Streets. PHILADELPHIA, PA. i) ROBERT SGOMM & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. dB Few Remarks about Ordering. ~< E enclose with this catalogue an envelope and order sheet; which will be convenient in making out a list of the WME plants and seeds wanted. We will supply additional order sheets when requested, but orders can also be written on plain paper. Please write only one variety on a line. PLEASE BE VERY SURE, before mailing your order, that you have written your NAME, POST OFFICE, COUNTY and STATE plainly, so there can be no mistake. Ladies are requested to put Miss or Mrs. before their names, so that we can address the packages properly. If you want Flower Seeds immediately, and are not yet ready to receive plants and bulbs, you can include all ia” one order, and we will be very careful to send the plants at the time requested, mailing the seeds at once. If you send a generai order, without special instructions, we will understand that you want the entire order filled immediately upon receipt. PLEASE FORWARD MONEY with the order, and at our risk, if sent by registered letter, post-office order, bank draft, cash by express, or express money-order. Stamps are convenient for making change, and while we prefer money, we WILL RECEIVE CLEAN POSTAGE STAMPS AT PAR VALUE, the same as cash. Please add up your order carefully, and forward the exact amount, after deducting the discounts offered below. IT IS VERY SELDOM that an order is lost or stolen, but, in case of such an accident, it is well to keep a copy of your order. Then, if you do not hear from us within a reasonable time, write us, stating date of order, amount, how sent, and enclose a duplicate. We hold ourselves responsible for the safe arrival, in good condition, of all plants, bulbs and seeds we send out, and will immediately replace any plants that may have died or been lost from delay in the mails. and Seeds, securely packed, POSTPAID, BY MAIL, without extra charge. In Roses, “the second size” are grown especially for mailing,—all our mail plants are strong and vigorous, and are really superior to plants usually sent by mail. THE MAIL BUSINEsS is a specialty with us, as thereby we can introduce our grand novelties and specialties into even the most distant homes, where the express charges would be too excessive. PLANTS BY EXPRESS. Our ‘first size’? Roses are grown especially for sending by express, and are generally too large to send by mail. We also give larger plants of other flowers, wherever possible, when ordered sent by express. We recommend having plants sent by express, when the order is large and the distance not too great. The purchaser pays express charges upon the receipt of the box, but we always put in some fine extra plants, which are generally sufficient in value to cover the cost of expressage. We also frequently give choice “ extras ’’ on mail orders. DISCOUNTS We offer the following discounts on Plants and Bulbs to those who plant largely, or who will get up aclub. This applies to both mail and express orders. Purchasers sending $8.00 can select PLANTS and BULBS amounting to $3.30. 66 66 5.00 6“ ‘cc “c és 5.60. : oe PO.eo.. « ‘ ; : 12.00. “ aos ODE a. “ “ “ 30.00. DISCOUNTS ON FLOWER SEEDS —We allow purchasers to select ANY FLOWER SEEDS, in separate packets, to the value of $1.50 for each $1.00 sent us. Thus:— Purchasers sending $1.00 can select Flower Seeds amounting to $1.50. “ Pi ie QOOr: “ “ “ 3.00. “ Ph BOO “ “ “ 4.50. “ SHO vies! “ “ “ 7.50. “ Gs OL0O wie 4 “ “ “ 15.00. This large discount or one-third applies only to Flower Seeds, at packet prices, and cannot be allowed on collections or combination offers. Our FLOWER SEEDs are extra choice, and we want to develop this branch of our business, therefore we offer this liberal inducement to get up clubs. See Flower Seed Novelties and Specialties. pages 30 to 40. See General List of Flower Seeds. pages 41 to 49. {@8"Also please notice the Cheap Collections of Flower Seeds on the circular enclosed with this Catalogue. We want to supply all our Customers for plants with Flower Seeds also, and are quite confident that better or cheaper (for quality) Flower Seeds cannot be had anywhere. fe 4 © Hobert Séott & Son, Se RS ee PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA, PA. THUMM ee TTI) DTA iH - Hy ( PRUNE W/4 yyy, unit nttiEitee ¢ E have been exceptionally fortunate in procuring for this season several sterling novelties in plants that merit all the WwW praise that can be bestowed upon them, and which we take pleasure in offering to our customers at moderate prices. A few of the plants offered have come to us too late to be thoroughly tested, and the descriptions are those of the raisers, but most of them have been grown by us, and we have no hesitation in recommending them as decided acquisitions. Our new Roses are exceptionally fine, and among the varieties that cannot fail to please the most exacting are: our ¢hree colored plate Roses—PRINCESS BEATRICE, METEOR and LucioLE; THE NEw HysriD PERPETUAL, Mrs. JOHN LAING; the beautiful POLYANTHA, MINIATURE; our collection of 4 NEW ROSES FOR 50 CTS., and our collection of 8 NEw RosEs oF ’87 FOR $1.00. Other novelties deserving more than ordinary mention, and whick every one should plant, are the NEw GERANIUMS, WHITE SWAN and GLoRY OF FRANCE; New FucusiA, PERLE Vow BRuNN, and our SUPERB NOVELTY COLLECTION of plants and seeds, described on the circular enclosed with this Catalégiré> Pew Kvep-bleooming keses. Baron de Fonvielle. Flowers large, well formed and double; color yellow, shaded with buff, reverse of petals cerise red. A seedling from Glorie de Dijon. 25 cts. each. Chateau des Bergeries. q A vigorous-growing variety, flowers large, full and globular; color light canary yellow, center shaded darker yellow. A promising Rose, on account of its beautiful buds. 25 cts. each. Madame Etienne. (See Illustration.) Flowers are large and very double; color is rosy pink, with the edge of the petals shading to light rose; beauti- ful buds, fragrant and a constant bloomer. This variety was awarded a silver medal at the Rose exhibition held ' in Lyons, France. 25 cts. each. Lady Stanley. Lilac, shaded yellow, border of petals carmine ; flowers are medium size, globular and of good substance. 25 cts. each. : Madame Agathe Nabonnand. Color, creamy blush, shaded with deep carmine, tinged with silver rose; beautiful fragrant buds and a constant bloomer. 25 cts. each. Elizabeth de Grammont. Bright rose, base of petals coppery yellow; large, very full and of good shape; vigorous in growth and very free flowering. 25 cts. each. Princess Radziwill. Flowers large, very full and double, exceedingly sweet; color violet red, brightened with crimson maroon; beau- tiful pointed buds. 25 cts. each. Pew Bybrid Perpetual. Compte de Paris. Brilliant poppy red, shaded and illuminated with bright purple and vivid crimson; large, full, of good form and finish. A grand new Rose. 35 cts. each. x! MG, "4 SCONNS COLORED PLATE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THREE NEW: ROSES G? Qe tases, . y eS EEE In the beautiful colored plate opposite, the artist has painted from nature two buds of LUCIOLE, with its exquisite blending of colors; a bud and an open flower of PRINCESS BEATRICE, the finest Tea Rose yet originated by Mr. Bennett, the famous English hybridizer, and a flower and bud of METEOR, an Ever-blooming Rose, surpassing all others of its type in the deep rich 1ess of its color and in its wonderful freedom of bloom. The flowers from which our colored plate was painter were all grown by us. We have thoroughly tested these three New Roses the past season in the open gi und. After our most careful trials, and a thorough acquaintance with all other new Roses, our candid juigment proi.ounces these three THE FINEST NEW POSES FOR 188s, and we are confident that al’ who _, -71t and flower then: ~1l! be enthusiastic in praise of their exceeding beauty and unique characte. The .”.-~.,ptions below are written from our daily observations in the growing of these three New Roses. ine as re S ; ves, 2W Tea Rose —Luciole. The finest Ne" .j;,,ach Rose-o¢- e year, and our illustration fails to do justice to the exquisite blending of the colors. Itisa ‘ ately vigorous grower and a free bloomer. The flowers are large, full and of good substance; color, 4 D rose carmine, tit ed ith yellow, reverse of p >tals yellow saffron. The buds are long ah Ww ; ; ¢ ; : : and of exquisite fe --——ind to all lcvers of fine Kos s this variety will be \ elcome for cultivating in the bud state. 50 ctsweach) he has ever seen, he having kept it for one week without any visible change of color. 50 cts. each. » ¥ Tea Rose,—Princess Beatrice. This beautiful English Novel _ s the finest Rose of the year. The originator, a celebrated English Rose Grower, claims that it is the best ’ Rose ever raised by him, and we know it will be hailed with delight by all lovers of New Roses. It is of vi, rous growth, with stiff, erect wood, thick, handsome foliage, which, when young, is bright crimson. The buds are large and double, and of the most perfect form, the petals are of fine texture and substance. The color is distinct from any other variety, the outside petals are pale buff, center rich golden yellow, shaded with bright rosy crimson. The flowers can be cut with long stems, are fragrant, and can be kept fresh for several days. It is a clean, healthy, strong-growing Tea Rose of unquestioned merit, and we are so Sure that every lover of Roses will want it this year, that we have grown an immense stock, and not only offer it singly at 50 c!.. eac_.., but offer it in our collection of three Colored Plate Roses for $1.00 and © also in our Novelty Collection. © 5 New Plants and 5 pkts. of Flower Seeds for $1.00. This Rose received a First-class Certificate from the |’ »ya’ Tlorticultural Society of London. Price, strong plants from 2}; 1ncl pots, 50 cts. each. Tk’: THREE NEW ROSES FOR $1.00. Our price of 50 cfs. each for the above three New Roses is as low as they can be sold separately, but to induce our customers to purchase ‘‘ THE TRIO,”’ we will send one good strong plant of each for $1.00, carefully packed and mailed, to any address. While many have doubtless been disappointed in “ highly-lauded novelties ’’ in Roses, we are confident that LucIoLE, PRINCESS BEATRICE and the METEOR, will each delight- fully surprise all purchasers. S 1 Ooo SCOTT’S SUPERB NOVELTY COLLECTION FOR {888, ‘ie greatest special offer of the | season, includes one good, strong plant each of the grand new Rose, Princess Beatrice, color distinct from all other roses (see colored plate and description above); New Rose, The Meteor, intense, dark, rich, velvety crimson (these two roses cannot be bought elsewhere for less than one dollar); New Double Geranium, White Swan, the finest double white Geranium ever introduced ; New Carnation, E. G. Hill, the fies? scar/et Carnation, of very large size and perfect form; New Fuchsia, Perle Von Brunn, a beautiful novelty, flowers as large as Storm Aing, but pure, snowy white in color, while the plant is erect and pyramidal. g@ One good strong plant each of the Five Novelties named above, ALSO one packet each of Five Novelties in Flower Seeds, including the new Giant-flowered Verbena, Mammoth Zinnia, New Crown Prince Pansy, Diamond Asters and Superb New Varieties of Sweet Peas—in all, worth over $2.50 at our moderate catalogue prices—will be mailed, postpaid, neatly boxed, for One Dollar. §& = For full description, see circular enclosed, and do not fail to order this collection. We guarantee that you will be more than pleased with the liberality of this offer, and will refund price paid, if not perfectly satisfied. gg > We have grown many thousands of these finest novelties in plants, so as to make this a most popular collection for the purpose of advertising our Plants and Seeds. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 {| PRINCESS BEATRICE. 3 METEOR. THEB. PAINTED FROM NATURE | J nee 9 OST: S for HOBT SCOTT & SON, Joo selene OSA eh . 3 SCOTS GANMALOGUE OH BEAUMIAUL RLOWERS. 5 ‘ Hip 1 oii y) ff! Dy mara > . ‘ - ‘ i y q am A Ly Vi TIT Tmt Ni Yi: YY 4REW ROSES FOR §0 CERTS. The following 4 New Ever-blooming Roses are offered for the first time this year, and we take pleasure in offering the collection at a price within the reach of all our customers. Marie Lambert. A strong, vigorous grower, with bright-green foliage, in habit of growth resembling Queen’s Scarlet. The flowers are medium sized, borne in clusters; color pure white. This Rose will become popular because of its blooming qualities; it flowers from every shoot, and is in bud or bloom the whole summer. 25 cts. each. Madame Honore Defresne. An exquisite New Tea Rose of a new color. Flowers are of medium size and fullness, being very beautiful in bud; color canary yellow, shaded with apricot. 25 cts. each. Madame Scipio Cochet. Vigorous in growth, with fine, healthy foliage. Flowers are large and can be cut with long stems; petals are thick in texture; color is pale rose, shaded with clear yellow, making a charming combination of coloring. This Rose received a certificate of merit from the Rose Show at lbyonsy.)25 cts..eaehs New Polyantha, Madame Josephine Burland. Habit of growth is dwarf and vigorous. The plants are covered during the entire season with clusters of very double small flowers; color pure white, shaded with delicate rose. 25 cts. each. SPECIAL OFFER. The above four New Roses are worth one dollar (regular price 25 cts. for each), but we will send the SET OF FOUR, each distinctly labeled, for 50 CTS., postpaid, to any address. This is one of our notable special offers for 1888, and we are able to supply these four Rare New Roses for 50 cts., dy having propagated them exten- stvely. New Abutilon,—Good Gracious. A seedling which proves to be most curious and beautiful. The plant is a handsome, free grower, the blooming shoots producing two flowers at the axle of each leaf, one of which is a beautiful orange-red, and the other deep crimson. The two blossoms of different colors growing in pairs on the same plant is indeed a novel and beautiful feature. 50 cts. each. One plant of each of the New Abutilons, Good Gracious and £clipse, will be mailed to any address on receipt of 60 cts. Pew Semi-Double Verbena, Double Defiance. The number of varieties of the Verbena are almost innumerable, but in this new variety we have the first yet produced that has a tendency to produce double flowers. The color is bright scarlet, somewhat resembling the single Verbena DEFIANCE; the trusses and flowers are medium size, and the doubleness of the flowers is formed by an addition of | a few petals in the center of the floret, making a beautiful semi-double flower. 25 cts. each, Henry C. Boyp, Portland, Ore., writes, March 31st, 1887: Roses arrived this P. M., just six days en route, to our Webfoot State, and I find them in Az condition.’ You kindly sent me a half-blown rose on the Polyantha, and it was still firm on thestalk. The young shoots are not the leastset back. lIalso find three extras, the selection and addi- tion of which I heartily thank you for. The condition of the roses elicits approving remarks from parties who have seen them, and I yenture to add your Oregon list will be considerably augmented. Thanking you for the care in filling my order, etc. As 7h | VD alli NEw ABUTILON,—ECLIPSE. New Abutilon,—Eclipse. A new variegated Abutilon, a cross between A. Thompsonii and A. Vexillarium. Foliage four times as large as the latter sort, and beautifully variegated; of very robust growth, will stand the sun and is admirably adapted for large vases or window boxes, and as an edging for sub-tropical beds it is unsurpassed, being distinct and a decided acquisition. 25 cts. each. e (4 6 ROBERT SGOTMT G SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. Scott's Unequaled Collection Kight of the Best Pew Roses for In selecting this collection our earnest endeavor has been to include THE VERY BEST of the NEw RoskEs of last year, and to offer them at a price within the reach of every one receiving this catalogue. We have carefully tested all these varieties, both under glass and in the open ground, and have found them, without an exception, to be decided acquisitions to our select list of roses. Considering the quality of our plants, we believe this to be the cheapest and best offer of Rare Roses ever made. The varieties described below, Zhe Bride, Comtesse de Frigneuse, Souvenir de Victor Hugo, Marquis de Vivens, American Beauty, Papa Gontier, Pierre Guillot and Susanne Blanchet, one good strong plant of each, make up ScoTT’s UNEQUALED COLLECTION OF 8 NEW RoOsEs FOR $1.00. Separately the 8 new Roses in this collection cannot be purchased for less than $2.00, but we will send one good strong plant of each for $1.00, ‘postpaid, or larger plants, by express, for $1.50. COMTESSE DE FRIGNEUSE. Comtesse de Frigneuse. Flowers very fine shape; medium size, nearly full; color bright pure } yellow, with beautiful long buds, which w ill make it a general favorite. Mail size, 25 cts. The Bride. This is undoubtedly the finest white rose ever offered to the public, and we take pleasure in recommending it to all our customers. It is a rose that supplies a long- felt want. A few of the white Ever-blooming Rie yw in commerce have beautiful double flowers, but none of them can compare with THE BRIDE in the size and shape of the buds and half- expanded flowers. The buds are very large and of exquisite form, the petals are of fine substance, and the full fic wer is very double, measuring from 314 to 4 inches in diameter. The color is a delicate creamy white. The blooms can be cut with long stems, and will last in a fresh state, after being cut, longer than any other white variety. This new rose is eq ually valuable either for summer or winter fle wering. It has, eae the great recommendation of producing flowers in profusion. Upon plants grown side by side, with exactly the same treatment, THE BRIDE has produced fully 20 per cent. more flowers than Catharine Mermet. First size, 30 cts. each; second size, 20 cts. each. Souvenir de Victor Hugo. This new rose is one of the finest of the New Ever- blooming Roses. It is a vigorous grower and very = ific bloomer, in habit of growth resemb ling very much the old favorite, Duchess de Brabant. Color, base of petals creamy white, deeply shaded with pinkish peach; flowers large and full; fragrant, with beautiful buds. First size, 35 cts.; second size, 25 cts. each. SGOM’S GAMALOGUE OF BEAUMIAUL FLOWERS. ob American Beauty. This grand rose bids fair to take the first rank. In AMERICAN BEAUTY we have, for the frst time, a rose as large asa Hybrid Perpetual having the ever-blooming qualities of the Tea Rose, and with the delicious fragrance of the Damask or Moss Rose. The AMERICAN BEAUTY is like the Countess of Oxford in shape; the color is a glowing, deep carmine; it 1s wonderfully free flowering, nearly every shoot producing a bud. Price, firstisize,.315 cts. ; second size, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. W here one hundred or more plants are wanted we will make special quotations. Pierre Guillot. One of the finest of the Hybrid Teas; color, bright crimson, changing to brilliant carmine; buds are of good form and substance, with fringed petals, flowers are large and double; very fragrant and a constant bloomer. This rosé 1s constantly growing in favor and should be found in every garden. First size, 35 cts.; second size, 25 cts. each. : Papa Gontier. Large, finely-formed buds and flowers, full and fragrant. This variety will be much sought after on account of its beautiful buds, for wear- ing and for vases; the flowers are large and long, with thick, broad petals of a dark carmine crimson, changing to pale rose. A bunch of flowers when fully opened is almost equal to a bunch of Hybrids, as the inside, instead of being pale and faded, is a bright, rosy carmine. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts. each. AMERICAN BEAUTY. Susanne Blanchet. Foliage large, erect in growth, with beautiful new shoots, very highly colored. In shape similar to the old Provence Rose, with delightful fragrance; color, outer petals, clear flesh white, with deep flesh center; a rose of decided merit. 30 cts. each. Marquis de Vivens. Carmine rose, center shaded bright yellow; growth moderate. From its freedom of bloom, its exquisite coloring and beautiful buds, it will be a decided acquisition to our collection of Roses, and should be found in every garden. 25 cts. each. Scott’s UNEQUALED COLLECTION OF 8 FINE NEw ROosEs FOR $1.00, Lmbraces one good strong plant each of the EIGHT GRAND NEw RoskEs described above, and onthe preceding page. ges? One plant of each, distinctly labeled and all neatly boxed, sent by mal, postpaid, upon receipt of ONE DOLLAR. This ts the cheapest and best offer of rare New Roses ever made. Tuos. WoopgriDGE, Brownville, lowa, writes, April 11th, 1887: The seeds and roses arrived safely and in splendid condition, which could not be otherwise, wth such careful and scientific packing. | have received hundreds of plants, but never any in such excellent condition. The roots were as fresh as when you sent them, and such roses, buds and bloom! The seeds were so carefully wrapped in oiled paper. I have bought collec- tions before, but neverhad presented plants with them, and I did not expect any, particularly with such beautiful varieties of roses, twelve for g$1.00. Many thanks for your prompt attention. Mrs. S. Howerr, Charlestown, W. Va., writes, April 27th, 1887: I received by mail to-day the roses ordered, and I cannot let the day close without thanking you most heartily for the elegant plants, and your generosity in sending me so many extras, all of which are fine, choice roses, with no common varieties. The plants are just splendid. / have Y . never received such strong ones frone any other florist, and I shall certainly PAPA GONTIER. send my orders to your house hereafter. 8 ROBERT SGCOMT & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. Pew Aybrid, Mrs. John Laing. DP pp ZF & : This New English Rose is an exquisite Y rae GO SA pink hybrid, a seedling from Francois Y j Michelon. Itis a remarkably strong grower, deliciously fragrant, and bears fine long Z Da» stems, surmounted by well-shaped buds of wes yyy, Me A SS large size. Unlike most Hybrid Perpetuals, J : it is a constant bloomer and flowers the first year. From a small cutting planted in June, we cut in September 4 large blooms. Wherever it has been exhibited in England it has been certificated, and it received the Gold Medal of the National Rose Society of England. 50 cts. each. Pew Poelyantha Rose, Miniature. A most beautiful little rose of compact and dwarf habit, which, in profusion of bloom, excels all other Polyantha Roses. The flowers are not larger than a three-cent piece, are very double, and the edges of the petals are finely fringed, giving it a striking and beautiful appearance. The flowers are produced in great clusters and are a delicate rose color, changing to pure white as the flowers expand. 20 cts. each. ‘i j ' i = \\ j ‘\\ ily, eth i //2 NLAING Polyantha Roses. New Hybrid Tea Rose, Perle d’Or. Color Nankeen yellow, changing to fawn and The Puritan. salmon. The buds, some of which are only 4 of an Although the perfect flowers of the Puritan are beautiful inch in diameter, are as perfectly formed as some of our and combine many good qualities, we cannot as yet recom. large roses. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts. mend it for ordinary planting, as it has a strong tendency to each. produce imperfect blooms, and when planted in the open Mignonette. Soft rose, changing to white; small and ground is subject to black spot. For a pure white Rose, we pretty, blooming in, clusters; hardy; a superb variety. _ think ‘““The Bride’? much better. Asthe Puritan, however, is First size, 25 cts.; second size, 15 each. now attracting a great deal of attention, we catalogue it and Mad’lle Cecile Bruner. Bright rose, yellowish in center; | give the introducer’s description of it: “ This rose, a cross flowering in clusters; a beautiful variety. First size, between Mabel Morrison and Devoniensis, is of pure white 25 cts.; second size. 15 cts. each. color, of large size, perfect symmetry and of most delightful | fragrance. In size and shape it greatly resembles its parent, é ; - ‘ Mabel Morrison,’ carrying a wreath of foliage close to the Jno. A. AnTHONY, San Francisco, Cal., writes March 28th, 1887: bud. The fragrance of the Pantan i= deliciousy fresh and The plants arrived last Friday, every one 7” splendid condition ; they 3 2 : h PS. are the finest I have ever received from any Eastern house. Sweet, being very suggestive of the Magnolia. 50 cts. each. SGOMl’S GANALOGUE OF BEAUNIFUL FPLOWERS. y / S : s wis Ap Nee WA), Wt (ae 33 AN ay yw, 4 dW = S AS X\\ l i} if ANN )) i pt y ne a Clare antl | a il) A WELL-GROWN EXHIBITION PLANT OF THE NEW DOUBLE GERANIUM, WHITE SWAN. Pew Double Geranium, White Swan. In this New Geranium, introduced by us last year, we believe we have the finest double White Geranium in cultivation. Although our stock last year was large, the demand was so great that in the height of the season we were compelled to refuse orders and return the money sent to us. This year, however, we have grown the White Swan in immense quantities, and having the largest stock in America, we hope to fill all orders. ; DESCRIPTION.—We feel sure that THE WHITE SWAN will become popular wherever it is planted, because of its many good qualities. The single geraniums are valuable for bedding and present a beautiful effect in massing, but they cannot be used for cut flowers on account of the petals falling. On the other hand, most of the double varieties of geraniums are useful for cut flowers, but do not flower profusely, and are not suitable for bedding. In THE WHITE SwaAN we have a pure double white geranium, as free flowering as the single varieties, which can be used for planting in beds, for furnishing a supply of beautiful white flowers for vases, etc., or for pot culture for winter flowering. It is a dwarf, compact-growing variety, the foliage is a bright healthy green, with a band of darker green encircling each leaf. The flowers are borne in large trusses and are snow white, retaining their pure whiteness even in the height of summer, and for winter flowering is all that can be desired. On our grounds the past summer the plants of this variety were one mass of buds and bloom. At the Royal Horticultural Exhibition at Liverpool, in June, WE COUNTED ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR BLOOMS AND BUDS UPON A SINGLE EXHIBITION PLANT (as per illustration above). Awarded two first-class certificates in England. PricEes:—Strong, healthy plants, 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00, or 25 for $4.00, neatly boxed and sent by mail, postpaid; 50 for $6,00, or 100 for $12.00, by express, at expense of purchaser. ForM CLUBS FOR THIS GRAND GERANIUM. When 25 or 50 are taken we have made the price as low as an ordinary Geranium, so that private planters can either plant a bed of the WHITE SwaAN, or two or three can club together and get it at wholesale prices. — Miss Neture Davis, Palmyra, N. Y., writes, May rith, 1887 :—The Novelty Collection arrived safely and in splendid condition. The plants are all doing splendidly. Mrs. F. W. Strut, Sonora, Cal., writes, April 4th, 1887 :—I received The Novelty Collection by mail last evening, and was very much pleased with it. M. Pautine TrowsrinGe, Hudson, Ohio, writes, April 26th, 1887 : —j have received The Novelty Collection. The plants arrived in good condition; I am very much’ pleased with their strong, healthy appear- ance f ; ER, Oak Ridge, Mo., writes, April 1st, 1887:—The White aeeananiber arrived in fine condition, and better packed than any flowers 1 have ever seen. They are growing nicely and I am well pleased. W. H. Farrcuitp, Newton, Conn., writes, Nov. 1st, 1887:—The geraniums which you sent me last June excelled any grown in this town, and were greatly admired by all who saw them. H. J. Rosertson, Woodstock, Canada, writes, June 23d, 1887 :—I am very much pleased to state that The Novelty Collection of plants arrived in splendid condition, I potted them last night, and they are looking nice and fresh this morning. I think, with proper care, they will very soon be blooming. Mrs. E. Frouy, Albion, Pa., writes, June 16th, 1887:—I received to-day the séven Storm King Fuchsias ordered, also one extra, for which I thank you. Iam highly pleased to get such nice plants for the money; they were as fresh as when you packed them, and some had fine buds. Many thanks for your promptness; it is not a week yet since I sent the order. = wif Wy rae ps GLORY OF FRANCE. Flew Double Geraniums. The improvement in this class of flowers during the past five years has been very great, and from the long list of New Geraniums sent out this year we have selected a few of the very finest that we have thoroughly tested, and which will be a perfect revelation to those who see them for the first time, Glory of France. (See Illustration.) The trusses of this peerless variety are large, finely formed, and are borne on bold, handsome, flower stalks. The individual flowers are large, round, and of perfect form and of a waxy salmon-white color, with dark citron-red center; the appearance of a well-grown plant of this variety is sure to create a pleasing surprise. 25 cts. each. Le Cid. Very compact, but vigorous in growth and of a perfect habit. Color, ér7//iant crimson-red ; size and truss all that could be desired. We consider this variety the dest dark- colored double Geranium in cultivation, 25 cts, each. General De Courcy. Large round trusses of great size; color, a peculiar shade of red’, touched with salmon and flaked with white. A very thrifty out-door grower, stands the sun well and has a fine habit. 25 cts. each. Sergeant Blandon. Another grand bedding variety, giving a mass of solid color of an orange-scarlet shade. The florets are very large and distinct in form and are carried in immense trusses, on long footstalks. A very brilliant and strikingly handsome variety. 25 cts. each. Madame Dieulafoy. A most distinct, useful and striking variety. The plant is of a short-jointed habit, with immense leaves; the florets are large, of good form and are borne on immense trusses. Color, tender rose, flaked with white. 25 cts. each. PLEASE NOTE that the Five New Dovus_e GERA- NIUMS just described are the very best new varieties of recent introduction. They have all been flowered by us, in con- nection with all the new French varieties imported the last two years, and are really THE CREAM of our entire collection. Many varieties, in themselves good, have been discarded by us because they were surpassed by these ‘‘ GRAND FIVE.” Scotr’s COLLECTION oF Six GRAND NEw DousLeE GERA- NIUMS. §&" For ONE DOLLAR we will send one good, strong plant each of the Five Grand New Geraniums :— Glory of France, Le Cid, General De Courcy, Sergeant Blandon, Madame Dieculafoy and White Swan, OR the pur- chaser can select any FOUR VARIETIES FOR 75 CTs. Itis impossible for the descriptions to convey any adequate idea of the individual beauty of these New Double Geraniums, and we know our customers will be delighted with them. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. SGOMI’S GAMALOGUE OH BEAUTMIFAUL FLOWERS. Il New DOUBLE PERPETUAL-FLOWERING FUCHSIA, STORM KING (FRAU EMMA TOPFER). Pew Double Perpetual-Flowering Fuchsia. Storm King. This beautiful novelty, introduced last year, is a decided acquisition, and de- serves a place in every garden. Our stock is genuine,and we give the descrip- tion of the introducer: ‘“ This grand plant is of the most beautiful weeping habit. The branches, drooping as they do, lend the plant a charming grace which is rarely found. Branches numerous, leaves small and numerous, and of the most beautiful, glowing, healthy green ; the buds, for two weeks before they ex- _ pand, are balls of glowing, scarlet crim- son, The flowers continue to grow larger and larger after they expand until they often reach the enormous size of teacups. The sepals are of the same glowing scar- let crimson as the buds, while the large double corolla is of delicate, waxy white- ness, elegantly penciled with deep, bright crimson, Its flowering qualities are most remarkable, for it is never out of bloom when in a healthy condition. To keepa plant blooming all the time, many of the buds must at times be removed, or the plant will bloom itself to death.” Good, strong plants, warranted genuzne, price, 20 cts. each; 6 plants for $1.00; 12 plants for $2.00; 20 plants for $3.00, by mail, postpaid. \) “A. SS )) NEw DOUBLE WHITE FUCHSIA,—PERLE VON BRUNN. Pew Double Fuchsia, Perle Von Brunn. In Perle Von Brunn we have a fitting companion to Storm King. It has flowers equally as large, but much purer white, and instead of having a weeping habit, the growth is erect and pyramidal, The foliage is clean and healthy, the leaves are medium size, of a rich glossy green, with veins of light crimson, giving an uneven surface to the leaf and making a beautiful contrast; buds are large, with sepals relieved and very clear red in color; the corolla is very doudle, of tmmense size and of the purest white. This variety is a stronger grower than Storm King, and is the finest erect-growing, double white Fuchsia yet offered. 35 cts. each; when ordered with Storm King, the two for 50 cts. Admiral Miot. Pres. F. Gunther. Plant bushy, branching from the base; flowers double, Large double flowers; sepals carmine, corolla lilac, dark- with large corolla of light plum color; blooms profusely. | ened with violet. A beautiful and fine variety. 25 cts. each. 25 cts. each. The Perfect Cure. . M. Le Franc. This curious and pleasing variety is a decided novelty in This beautiful Fuchsia is the darkest-colored double | Fuchsias, from the fact that its extraordinary-shaped corolla Fuchsia in cultivation, and will be a general favorite wherever | is formed on the end of each stamen and measures from tip grown. The habit is dwarf and compact; the corolla is | to tip 3 to 4 inches; scarlet tube, with sepals perfectly medium sized, of the darkest violet-plum color, sepals are | reflexed; good habit and grower and a perfectly distinct brilliant red, making a beautiful contrast. 25 cts. each. | variety. 25 cts. each. SCOTMS GAMALOGUE OH BEAUTIAUL FLOWERS. 13 OTbKK ChOICk RUCHSIAS. Bulgarie. ; Sepals large, clearly defined, brilliant single red; corolla very large and spreading, of violet-plum color, extra. 25 cts. each. Admiral Courbet. Sepals large and long, of light’ red color; corolla violet, flaked with red; flowers are very large and double. The beautiful variegation of the corolla will make this variety a desirable addition to our collection. 25 cts. each. Paul Leroy. Sepals horizontal, bright red; corolla very double, dark | violet-blue, 25 cts. each. New Double Petunia,—Mrs. G. Dawson Coleman. «An entirely new and distinct shape, and, without exaggera- | tion, the finest double white Petunia ever sent out. The flowers are large, very double, deeply fringed and of a pure white color. The habit of the plant is all that can be desired. It is a novelty that should be found in every collec- tion.” 25 cts, each. Mrs. L. H. Curiprsss, Satartia, Miss., writes, March 30th, 1887 : The plants ordered of you came safely to hand, and gave me much pleasure and satisfaction ; they are so fresh and vigorous. Mounger: tainly excel in putting up plants, so that they look as fresh after g ong journey, as if just lifted from the earth, am grateful for and ap- preciate the nice extras. New Giant Fuchsia, & Phenomenal. The largest-flowered Fuchsia in cultivation. Our illustration is an accurate \\ new sort, from its strong \) growth and enormous flowers, created such a sen- sation last year that the \) demand far exceeded our supply of it. This year we have propagated a large stock and hope to fill all orders. DESCRIPTION.—The plant is a tall grower, branching like a tree; the leaves are dark glossy green, with veins of bright crimson, giy- ing the foliage a rich, ornamental appearance, The flowers are of enormous size, a single flower grown by us measuring three and a half wnches across (see illustration); sepals bright scarlet, with rich violet-purple corolla; very double. NoTICE PRICES OF PHENOMENALS. 25 cts. each, 5 for $1.00. Fuchsia,—Colonel Domine. Flowers very full, imbricated; corolla large and double; color pure white, sepals very light red and turned up, leaving the corolla exposed. 25 cts. each. ZG “iN un MURS Bally S EUPHORBIA,—COROLLATA, Euphorbia,—Corollata. A truly beautiful flower, which has received the popular name of White Forget-me-not, The flowers are pure white, we GF | borne in immense sprays or panicles, growing to the height of three feet. For bouquets, vases, baskets, etc., few flowers equal it for graceful beauty. The blossoms are very durable, and last for weeks when cut and placed in vases of water. When once planted the roots form large clumps, which are a perfect mass of flowers all summer. 25 cts. each; three for 50 cts. SCO LL Sota The enviable reputation, throughout the United States, of Scotr’s STRoNG anD RELIABLE Roses is the result of 39 years’ honest and faithful work. Our business has been built up by a careful study of the wants of our customers, by sending out strong, healthy plants, that are true to the label they bear, and that give pleasure and satisfaction to every one planting them. 39 years ago we grew Roses by the dozen and hundred, while now we grow our Roses by the hundred thousand. We earnestly desire not only to introduce our Roses into many new homes this year, where we know they will be welcome visitors, but also that all our customers may be successful with them. Most of the failures in growing Roses are due either to carelessness or lack of knowledge as to their treatment. When plants arrive, please read carefully our instructions as given on page 19. With very little care, a bed of our Roses will be a constant source of pleasure and gratification. We publish below an unsolicited report from a customer in St. Paul as an illustration of what our Roses will do when properly cared for. St. PAUL, MINN., AUG. 25, 87. ROBERT Scott & SON, PHILADELPHIA, PA.: DEAR Sirs :—It has often been said that fixe Roses could not be raised successfully in Minnesota, as far north as this. Last spring I sent to you for a dozen two-year-old express-size, ever-blooming Roses. Among them were the following varieties: Anna Oliver, Bella, Duchess de Brabant, Hermosa, Jules Finger, La France, Mad. Camille, Mad. Jos. Schwartz, Queen’s Scarlet, Mad. Villermoz, Marie Guillot and Etoile de Lyon. These roses arrived from you with a ball of earth around each root and a large quantity of moss about the whole package. I loosened the ball of earth before planting. After setting the roses, I scattered the moss over the bed and then sprinkled a little fine earth over that. Zhe plants commenced to bloom at once, and all through the drought, which was severe in July, Aave continued to produce in great abundance the most beautiful roses, and as nearly perfect as you have ever seen them in the climate of Philadelphia, I venture to say such roses have never been raised out of doors before in this section. It shows what care and proper culture, with good plants, will do here, and I write to you for your information. La France, Queen’s Scarlet, Hermosa and Bella have been the most prolific, although the Etoile de Lyon and Marie Guillot were very little behind. I shall hope to add new varieties next spring, but I am well satisfied that we can produce fine seldom been seen anywhere. roses iu our garden, As I said before,a more beautiful bed of roses has Yours truly, J. W. TAYLor. H. WHITEHEAD, Los Angeles, Cal., writes, July 26th, 1887: The roses you sent by mail were received in due season in excellent condi- tion. Many thanks for the extras, Iam well pleased with the selec- tion and I must acknowledge they are as fine a lot of plants as ever I saw sent by mail. I sent to another great rose dealer for some, but when received they were in such a delicate condition that I think I may pro- bably save one, but not more. Mrs. MarGaret DowninG, Portsmouth, Va., writes, April 21st, 1887: The box of plants arrived this morning; the roses were 7” fer- Sect condition and much larger than J expected. Many thanks for the extras. I did not hope for any and shall appreciate them extremely. S. G. Tatzor, San Francisco, Cal., writes, April 6th, 1887: The roses, plants and seeds arrived by express in excellent condition and were very satisfactory. Many thanks for the extras, also for your promptness in sending bulbs to Olean; out of six catalogues sent to me I preferred yours. Every plant thrives well out of doors in our climate, and J anticipate much pleasure in watching their rapid growth. With many thanks for your healthy and well-packed plants, ete. W.S. Horne, Burlington, Iowa, writes, May 1st, 1887: I said when sending my order to you that I thought your offer was extraordinary, but when I received the order filled I was much more surprised to see such a lot of large, healthy, handsome plants. For the extras I send you hearty thanks. The only mishap was to the rose Gen. Jacque- minot, which had the stem broken from the roots by the bark peeling up the side. E. J. Kennepy, St. John, N. B., Canada, writes, April 22d, 1887: Your plants shipped on the 7th inst. I received the r2th inst. They were in splendid condition and pleased me very much. The express charges from your place are pretty high, but then when there are so many extra roses as you put in it fully compensates for the express charges. It has put me in the notion of having a few more two-year-old roses and car- nations. Mrs. ALFRED PercIvaAL, Havana, Cuba, writes, August rrth, 1887 : I am quite delighted with the box of plants shipped by ‘‘ City of Alex- andria.”” The roses arrived in splendid order, and I expect great things from them. From those you previously sent me I have gathered four perfect flowers. I hope to order from you soon again. H. M. Heman, Miamisburg, Ohio, writes, April 26th, 1887; The roses and other plants ordered from you came to hand safely and in excellent condition. We are more than pleased with the plants and feel ourselves under obligations to you for the unexpected generosity in adding so many fine extras. You shall be placed on our list for future orders. Please accept our thanks for promptness and faithfulness in filling order. J. C. Bennett, Kalamazoo, Mich., writes, April 21st, 1887: The plants, seeds and roses have all been duly received. The roses opened in fine condition, the weather being cold. I immediately potted them, and in twenty-four hours they were as fresh as if they had not taken the long journey. /am delighted with all, and thank you especially for the extra number. Mrs. C. W., BAGGARLY, Rockville, Md., writes, May 16th, 1887; The box of plants arrived safely and in good condition on Friday. They were so nicely packed that not a leaf dropped, and the roses are the largest and most thrifty ofany I have ever bought from any nursery. I am charmed with them, and thank you very much for the fine extra roses sent. Everything ordered gave entire satisfaction. W. L. Smrrn, San Francisco, Cal., writes, August 23d, 1887: I owe you many thanks for the extra roses forwarded some time ago with those ordered. Permit me to say that I have bought some seventy-five roses thus far from florists in my own city, and they have not done as well as yours. I find, by experience, that your roses thrive bétter than those raised in our own State. My success with plants from your house has caused me to recommend your firm without fear. H. H. Townsenp, Taunton, Mass., writes, May 26th, 1887: Plants came safely to hand in good condition, and gave much satisfaction to the different parties I ordered for. I think the roses were the best I have ever had from you. The extras were fully as good as the rest, for which accept my thanks. I am always ready to recommend your express size. Jno. B. Noxes, Orlando, Florida, writes, October 27th, 1887: The roses and other plants sent by express are all doing extra well, and are admired by all who see them. The La France Rose you sent is the finest specimen we have seen and I have included another in this order. Jas. H. Tuomas, Rutland, Vt., writes, June 24th, 1887: Your roses were received in good order and are all living and growing first-class. The seeds were very good, as wasalso the Fuchsia. I am well pleased with it. Many thanks for the extras. Miss Apprg Devoe, Warsaw, Wis., writes, May sth, 1887: Roses arrived inexcellent order, fresh as though just lifted from the ground. Please accept thanks for extras. L. A. Core, La Porte, Ind., writes, March 22d, 1887: Your ship- ment of 18th inst. reached me last evening in splendid condition. The plants are certainly of very superior quality. Acceptthanks forextras. J. J. Jerrerson, Petersburg, Va., writes, Jan. 24th, 1887 : The roses I bought of you last spring did beautifully; ‘hey far exceeded my ex- pectations. 14 tii PMT RC T= mal (A e544 ! -) il | Wd | fia department is one of the distinctive features of our catalogue, and well deserving of special attention. We do not 4° offer long lists of varieties that would be apt to confuse the purchaser, but have selected a few of the choicest flowers which will be sure to give greater satisfaction than can be anticipated. All of the plants here offered have been thoroughly tested by us, and each variety possesses individual merit. We feel sure that our friends and customers will appre- ciate our efforts in selecting only plants of proved worth. Notwithstanding most of the varieties are new or rare, we offer them at low prices, so that it will be within the reach of all to plant a bed of Our Beautiful Flowers. We desire to call special attention to our select list of Roses, sets of the finest Carnations and Geraniums, Helianthus Multiflora Plena, Chrysanthemums and Swanley White Violet. | 4 SGOII’S PENROSE LISI OF Beautiful Ever-blooming Roses. This list contains the des¢ of all of our ever-blooming Roses, all the varieties having been thoroughly tested by us. They are remarkable for quick and constant bloom, exquisite beauty and delicious fragrance. Price, except where noted, first Size, by express, 6 for $1.00; second Size (good, strong plants), by mail, 10 for $1.00, postpaid. Madame de Watteville. This grand Rose is one of the most beautiful varieties lately introduced, and merits all the praise we can give it. The growth is vigorous; flowers very sweet, full and of good form; color creamy yellow, shaded carmine. The petals are large and shell- like, each one having a distinct border of bright carmine. The buds of this variety resemble a tulip, and are very fragrant. DP 7 \ te i i ~ "/ Charles Rovolli. A charming Tea Rose; large, globular flowers; very full and sweet; colora lovely shade of brilliant carmine, changing to silver rose; center and base of petals clear golden yellow; very beautiful. Comtesse Riza du Parc. A variety of a new color, which is bright coppery rose, tinged and shaded with soft violet crimson; the flower is large, very full and sweet, and a profuse bloomer. Coquette de Lyon. A lovely Tea Rose; exquisite canary yellow; flowers large, very full and sweet scented; a vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. Devoniensis (Magnolia Rose). Beautiful creamy white, with rosy center; large; sweet tea scent. Grace Darling. This Rose is one of the most promising new Roses; blooms large and full, always opening well; color quite new; base of petals-creamy white, deeply tinted and shaded with pinkish peach; distinct and beautiful. Catharine Mermet, Color flesh-colored rose; large, full and of exquisite form; grown extensively for buds; one of the best. Marechal Robert. Color pale lemon, shaded with buff and rose; medium size; full and globular. Souv. de Malmaison. ‘This is an old Rose, and yet it gives such unrivaled satisfaction and pleasure, that we have put it in this list. Color blush, center flesh ; fine foliage and habit; one of the finest Roses ever grown. Marie Guillot. One of the most beautiful Roses; color pure white, sometimes shaded with pale yellow; very full and double. H \ \ i nn im MADAME DE WATTEVILLE. i) 4 Wi 16 ROBERT SGOT & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. | Madame Cusin. A striking and heautiful Rose; color bright purplish crimson, with white center, tinged and shaded with yellow. The flowers of this rose, when cut, will last longer than any other variety of Tea Rose. First size, 25 cts.; second size, 15 cts. each. Madame Camille. A magnificent Rose; large size, very double and full; color delicate rosy flesh, changing to salmon rose. Madame Lambard. Color salmon pink, shaded with rose; large, full and globular; perfect in shape and beautiful buds. . Madame Caroline Kuster. Beautiful orange yellow; clear and distinct; fine, full form, large and very double; very desirable. Madame Margotten. Citron yellow, sometimes with cop- pery center; large, full and fragrant; a first-class Rose. Marie Van Houtte. Flower large, very double and full; color white, tinged with yellow, delicately shaded with pale rose.. First size, 25 cts.; second size, I5 cts. each. Madame Welche. Flowers very large and double, of the finest form; always opening well; the outside petals pale yellow, the center deep orange, often shaded reddish copper. First size, 25 cts.; second size, 15 cts. each. Madame Joseph Schwartz. Color white, tinted with flesh rose; full; medium size; growth vigorous; extra. ETOILE DE LYON. Etoile de Lyon. We con- sider this Rose to be the best yellow Rose, for planting in the garden, that has been put in com- merce up to the present day, and our advice to our customers is, if you have not planted it, plant it this spring. Color, fine striking sulphur yellow, deeper in center; very large, full, and of fine form; growth vigorous. First size, 25 cis. setond Size, 15 ects. each, Sunset. This new Rose is identicalin every respect & with Perle des Jardins, from which it is a sport,, except that its color, in. stead of being a canary yel- low, is of that rich, tawny shade of saffron and or- ange, similar but deeper than the coloring of Saf- rano. In size, vigor and productiveness, it is in all respects the same as the variety from which it sprung, except that the color of the young foliage is a much deeper crimson. — First size, 25 cts.; second >». — size, 15 cts. each. SCOIN’S ROSES.< PRACTICAL DIREGZIONS FOR GROWING. LTHOUGH our Roses will grow in almost any fertile soil, with very little attention, yet, in order to grow them to per- fection, and to be truly successful, it is necessary to use care and judgment in the quality of the soil, in planting them in a favorable position, and in the selection of varieties. Our directions for growing, ina Catalogue of this kind, must of necessity be brief, but we have endeavored to make them practical, and hope they may be useful in aiding our cus- tomers to successfully grow the QuEEN or FLOWERS. We are interested in the success of every one of our customers, a= should any difficulty be met with that is not explained in our directions, write and let us know, and we will give any information that is in our power. POSITION.—It is always best to plant Roses in beds, and the best position for them is an open, sunny spot that is Protected from high winds. Do not plant them in a place that is not well drained, as it is always injurious to have water Standing around the roots, nor under the shade of trees, as the roots of the trees exhaust the soil, the sunlight is excluded, and the Roses are more subject to the attacks of insects. ; SOIL.—The best soil is a tich, fibrous loam. If the natural soil is poor, dig out the bed to the depth of about 18 inches, and fill in with fresh soil. Get the soil from an old pasture, or by the side of a fence, where the ground has not been turned up for two or three years, and after removing the thick roots from the surface, take the surface soil to the depth of three inches; mix the soil with one-third rotten stable manure and fill up the bed. Where the natural soil is good, dig in a good coating of stable manure and pulverize to the depth of one foot. Worn-out soil, no matter how heavily it is fertilized, is never so good as fresh soil. . CULTIVATION.—The only attention required during the summer is to thoroughly cultivate the soil and destroy insects. Keepthe ground well stirred up with a hoe or rake, and never let the soil harden. In very dry weather, water once a week, and water ¢horoughly. A light watering every day will dothe plants more harm than good, as the water only penetrates the surface soil, and does not go down to the roots; the day after watering give the ground a good hoeing, and the soil will retain its moisture. We have found it a good plan to stir up the soil, and then to mulch the plants with about two or three inches of rotten cow manure. This keeps the soil open and protects the roots from the scorching sun, while every watering acts as a stimulant to them. Cut off the faded flowers and keep the plants free from insects. SELECTION OF VARIETIES.—In selecting varieties of roses, the first thing is to decide what class of Roses you wish to plant—the Ever-blooming Roses or the Hybrid Remontants. ‘The Ever-blooming Roses commence to flower as soon as planted, and flower during the whole season. The Hybrids are hardier, more fragrant,and have richer colors than the Ever-blooming Roses, but, with the exception of a few varieties, only flower once in the early part of the season, with occasional flowers during the summer and fall months. Wherever practicable, we would advise our customers to plant a bed of each and combine the two. In looking over long lists of Roses, the amateur is apt to be confused and undecided which varieties to choose. In selecting our list, we have endeavored to offer the best varieties only. We import annually all the most promising novelties, and after testing them, discard all varieties that have not some individual merit: For the beginner, it is best to select old varieties, and having grown and enjoyed them the first year, toaddto the collection some of our finest new and rare Roses. When desired, we make selections for our customers, and when advised what the Roses are intended for, and what colors are preferred, we will select varieties that cannot fail to give satisfaction. PLANTING.—The time for planting depends upon the locality. It is best to plant as soon as all danger of frost is past. For the Middle States it is safe to plant the last week in April, orin May. The proper distance for planting depends upon the varieties used; for most varieties of Ever-blooming Roses, from 12 to 15 inches each way is about the right distance when the Express size is used, and 10 to 12 inches for the second, or Mail size. Hybrids require more space, and should be planted from 18 to 24 inches apart. When the plants arrive—if they.are our special Express size—plant them at once. In planting them, set the plants just a little deeper than they have ‘been grown in pots, and be careful to firm the soil about the roots; then water thoroughly. Never plant when the ground is wet and soggy. When plants are received by mail, treat them as above, except that when planted they should*be'kept shaded for a few days, until they get established. If the roots are dry when received, soak them in thin mud, and spread the roots in their natural position before planting. THE ENEMIES OF THE ROSE.—When the plants are in a vigorous growing condition they are seldom troubled with insects; when they do appear, it is best to check their ravages at once. The first enemy that appears is the Apuis, or Green Fly.—This insect feeds on the soft wood and foliage, and can easily be detected; dust the parts affected with snuff, or sprinkle the plants with tobacco water. To make tobacco water, get some stems from a tobacconist and pack them in a bucket or any vessel of the kind, then fill up with water and let it stand for half a day; sprinkle the plants thoroughly, and about half an hour afterward sprinkle with pure water, to remove the tobacco stains. MiLpew is a fungous disease, caused by sudden changes in the atmospherg, and generally makes its appearance in dull, cloudy weather; it is very easily removed by dusting Flowers of Sulphur on the foliage. This should be done in the morning, when the dew is on the leaves. If there is no dew, sprinkle the leaves with water before applying the sulphur. 20 ROBERT SGOMT @ SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. The Rosk Suc is a large, soft worm, which attacks the Rose in June, and if not checked, will soon leave the plants bare. To remove them, apply powdered white Hellebore early in the morning, or they can be removed by hand picking. The Rose Buc is a brown beetle which comes in June, and feeds on the Rose buds and flowers. Hand picking is the cnly effectual remedy, and they should be removed in the morning, and burned. The RED SPIDER is a small insect which sometimes appears on the foliage. Give the plant a vigorous syringing with pure water. morning and evening, being careful not to miss the under side of the leaves; by doing this for a few days the insect will soon disappear. PROTECTION FROM COLD.—In the Southern States no winter protection is necessary. In the Northern and Middle States the Hybrids are hardy, but the Ever-blooming Roses require some protection from the cutting winds and frost- There are several methods for winter protection, but we have found the best to be, to cover the bed with evergreen boughs or any material of that nature, which will protect the plants and admit of a free circulation of air. Another good plan is to hill up the Roses with earth, and although the plants may be cut down, the roots and the part covered with earth will be alive, and when the earth is removed in the spring, the plants will push out into strong, vigorous growth. PRUNING.—For the first season no pruning is necessary, as our plants are all pot-grown, and our special Express size are pruned before shipping. Roses are pruned both in the fall and spring, but we would advise all pruning to be done in the spring, before the Roses have commenced to grow. For the Ever-blooming Roses, it is only necessary to cut all the brush and dead wood and shorten the weak shoots. For the Hybrids, when a quantity of flowers is wanted, prune sparingly. For a smaller number of handsome flowers, prune severely. The best general rule we can give is to prune vigorous growing varieties very little, and to prune weaker varieties severely. When fall blooming is desired, a summer pruning is necessary, and should be done after the Roses have flowered, in June. In pruning at this season, be careful to leave enough foliage on the plants to promote a strong growth. If you have never planted a bed of our beautiful Roses, do not fail to plant one this spring, and their quick growth and beautiful flowers will be a constant source of pleasure and profit. When you have planted our Roses, write and let us know of your success. All inquiries from our czstomers about the growth and cultivation of the Rose shall receive our personal attention, as we not only want to sell our Roses, but wish you to be successful with them. SK ->General Collection of Roses Embracing Novelties, Specialties and Standard Varieties. 5 BAhynnr 71 1 ‘77a. | Baron Alexander de Vrints. Pale blush rose, striped Our Strong and Reliable Kver with red and white; of medium size; a new colox. blooming Roses. | Bella. Pure snow white; large size, very full and double; / tea scented; splendid, large, pointed buds. Bon Silene. Deep rose color, sometimes bright rosy crim- son; free bloomer, and a favorite for bouquets. Catharine Mermet. Color flesh-colored rose; large, full and of exquisite form; grown extensively for buds ; one of the best. Ever-blooming Roses will grow with very little attention, and are therefore especially suitable for general planting. | They are the only constant bloomers, furnishing during the | whole season a supply of lovely buds and flowers of delightful fragrance, and embracing all the shades and colors that Roses assume. Our large business in Roses has been built up by sending out STRONG and HEALTHY PLANTS of the BEst vA- | Cels. A good old variety ; pale white, tinted with rose; RIETIES only. We do not catalogue all the varieties we double; very fragrant. have in stock, as long lists are apt to be confusing, but have Charles Rovolli. A charming Tea Rose; large globular selected the leading varieties that have individual 1 merit, and flowers; very full and sweet; color a lovely shade of will give pleasure and satisfaction wherever they are planted, brilliant carmine, changing to silver rose; center and PRICES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.—FIRST sIzk, BY Ex- base of petals clear golden yellow; very beautiful. PRESS, PURCHASER’S CHOICE, 20 CTS. EACH; 6 FOR $1.00; | Claudius Levet. Flowers large and of good substance ; 27 FOR $4.00; 100 FOR $13.00. color dark rose, edged darker, center slightly yellowish. SECOND SIZE, STRONG PLANTS, BY MAIL, POSTPAID, PUR- | Climbing Hermosa. Same as Hermosa, but of a climbing CHASER’S CHOICE OF VARIETIES, I5 CTS. EACH; IO FOR | habit; one of the best hardy ever-blooming climbers. $1.00; 20 FOR $2.00; 43 FOR $4.00; 100 FOR $9.00. Comtesse de Frigneuse. Flowers very fine shape; me- OUR SELECTION OF VARIETIES, 14 for $1.00, BY MAIL, dium size, nearly full; color bright pure yellow, with POSTPAID. beautiful long buds 25 cts. each. S1zE OF RosEs.—First size, by express, are strong plants, | Comtesse de La Barthe. Synonymous with Duchess de grown in three-inch pots. Second size are grown in two- | Brabant. and-a-half inch pots, and are healthy, vigorous plants that | Comtesse Riza du Parc. Color bright coppery rose, cannot fail to give satisfaction. tinged and shaded with soft violet crimson; the flower is large, very full and sweet, and a profuse bloomer. Coquette de Lyon. A lovely Tea Rose; exquisite canary yellow; flowers large, very full and sweet scented; a vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. Anna Oliver. Flesh and buff, shaded with rose; flowers | Devoniensis (Magnolia Rose). Beautiful creamy white, tolerably large, smooth and beautiful. ‘ with rosy center; large; sweet tea scent. Archduke Charles. Pale rose, changing to deep crimson; | Ducher. Pure white; large, very double flowers; a STONE; curiously marbled and beautiful. free-flowering variety. Adam. Flesh color, center salmon and fawn; sweet scented; one of the best and most beautiful of the Teas. Alba Rosea. Synonymous with Madam Bravy. a SCOM’S GANALOGUE OF BEAUTIFUL ALOWERS. pe; Ever-blooming Roses—Continued. Duchess de Brabant. rose edged with silver; buds and flowers. Empress Eugenie, center to clear pink; very large and full; hardy. Etoile de Lyon. First size, 25 cts; second si A 'Irst ize, 15 cts. each. (See Specialties. ) a Elizabeth Grammont, Novelties.) Grace Darling. First size, 30 cts, ; each. (See Specialties.) Hermosa. A beautiful and useful Rose, blooms in fine clusters; medium sized, very double; clear rose; a constant bloomer ; hardy ; Isabella Sprunt. Bright canary yellow; large, beautiful buds; very sweet tea scent; profuse bloomer. James Sprunt. Deep cherry red; medium size; double, and astrong grower; valuable as a climbing rose, Jules Finger. Flowers extra large and finely formed ; very full and sweet; color bright rosy scarlet, shaded with crimson; a vigorous grower and free bloomer. La Nankeen. Highly valued for its deep nankeen yellow buds, which are cream white at point; a moderate grower, but very distinct and beautiful. La Pactol. Pale sulphur yellow; large, full and double; beautiful buds; tea scented. Lady Stanley. Second size, 35 cts. each. ties. ) Letty Coles. Color soft, rosy pink, deeply shaded with _ intense crimson ; large, full, globular form ; very double. Louis Philippe. Dark, rich crimson; free bloomer; ex- cellent for bedding. Luciole, Second size, 50 cts. each, —Roses.) Madame Alfred Carriere. Color rich, creamy white; large, full flowers, very double and sweet; a strong grower, and one of the best pillar Roses. ‘Madame Angele Jacquier. A beautiful Rose, very full Second size, 35 cts. each. one of the best. (See Novel- (See Colored Plate and sweet; color bright rosy carmine, deepening to | crimson, tinged and shaded with coppery yellow. Madame Bosanquet. A fine old variety; pale flesh shaded with deep rose; very double and sweet. Madame Bravy. Rich, creamy white, with blush center; large, very double and sweet. We consider this variety one of the very best for summer flowering. Madame Camille. A magnificent Rose; large size, very double and full; color delicate rosy flesh, changing to salmon rose, Madame Caroline Kuster. clear and distinct; fine, full form, large and very double. Madame Ched. Guinoisseau. beautiful bud. Madame Crombez. buff, dashed and tinged with pale blush. Madame Cusin. First size, 25 cts.; second size, 15 cts, each. (See Specialties. ) Madame Damaizen. Beautiful salmon rose, changing t amaranth; large and double; highly perfumed. Madame Etienne. Noyelties.) Second size, 35 cts. each. Madame Scipio Cochet. Second size, 25 cts. each. (See | Novelties and Collection of Four New Roses for 50 cts. | Madame Honore Dufresne. Second size, 25 cts. each. (See Novelties and Collections of Four New Roses for 50 cts.) Madame Joseph Schwartz. Color white, tinted with flesh rose; full; medium size; growth vigorous ; extra. (See | Beautiful rosy flesh, deepening at | (See | second size, 20 cts. | Beautiful orange yellow; | | Reine Marie Henriette (Hybrid Tea). Sulphured canary yellow; | A large, finely-formed Rose, very | double and full; petals imbricated; color rich, rosy _ | Madame Lambard. Soit rosy flesh, changing to deep | delightful tea scent; beautiful | color beautiful, | | Rubens. Salmon pink, shaded with rose; large and globular; perfect shape and beautiful buds. Madame Margotten. Citron yellow, sometimes with cop- pery center; large, full and fragrant; a first-class Rose. Madame Villermoz. Creamy white, center tinted with fawn; petals very thick and finely formed. Madame de Watteville. This grand Rose is one ot the most beautiful varieties lately introduced. The growth is vigorous; flowers very sweet and of good form; color creamy yellow, shaded carmine. The petals are shell-like, each one having a distinct border of bright carmine. The buds of this variety resemble a tulip. Madame Welche. First size, 25 cts.; second size, 15 cts. each. (See Specialties.) Marechal Neil. One of the largest Tea Roses grown; flowers extra large, very double; color deep golden yellow; not hardy in the Northern States, but very desirable for the green-house. Marechal Robert. Color pale lemon, shaded with buff and rose; medium size; full and globular. Marie Lambert. Second size, 25 cts. each. (See Novel- ties and Collection of Four New Roses for 50 cts.) Marie Guillot. One of the most beautiful Roses; color pure white, sometimes shaded with pale yellow; very full and double. Marie Van Houtte. Flower large, very double and full ; color white, tinged with yellow, delicately shaded with pale rose. First size, 25 cts.; second size, 15 cts. each. Marquise de Vivens. Second size, 25 cts. each. (See Novelties.) Niphetos. White, tinged with pale yellow; long, large buds; a beautiful variety for growing under glass. Papa Gontier. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts. each. (See Novelties and Collection of Eight New Roses for $1.00.) Perles des Jardins. Canary yellow; large, or very large; full, well formed ; stiff stems; very free; a superb Rose for forcing, and fine also for the open air. _ President. Synonymous with Adam. Princess Beatrice. Second size, 50 cts. each. (See Colored Plate—Roses.) | Princess Radziwill. Second size, 35 cts. each. (See Novelties. ) Princess of Wales. First size, 35 cts.; second size, 25 cts. each. (See Specialties.) Queen’s Scarlet. This variety belongs to the China group, and is of the same free-flowering habit; color dark crimson, passing to light acarlet, with age. Red Malmaison. Large flowers; beautifully imbricated ; color, bright glowing crimson; of the same habit as Souvenir de Malmaison. Second size, 20 cts. each. Large, compact, finely-formed flowers; very full and regular ; color clear cherry red; desirable as a climbing Rose. Rose Nabonnand. Large and beautiful, flowers quite full and regular; color soft, satin rose, changing to salmon, tinted with amber and pale yellow. Lovely pale yellow, tinged with fawn; very double and sweet; large, full flowers; very desirable. | Safrano. Bright apricot yellow, changing to orange; valued for its beautiful buds; fragrant and one of the best. Sombreuil. Creamy white, tinted with rose; very large; a strong grower, and one of the hardiest of the Teas. Souvenirde Malmaison. Blush; center flesh; fine foliage and habit; one of the finest Roses ever grown. Souvenir de Paul Neron. Color white, tinged with golden yellow; flower medium size, full and double. Souvenir d’un Amie. A beautiful Rose; large, very double; full and sweet; color deep, rosy flesh, tinged and shaded with purplish lilac. 22 Ever-blooming Roses—Continued. Souvenir de Victor Hugo. Novelties. ) Second size, 25 cts. (See Sunset. First size, 25 cts.; second size, 15 cts. each. (See Specialties. ) The Bride. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts. (See Novelties. ) Hybrid Perpetual Roses. Hybrid perpetual Roses are hardy and vigorous. The flowers are very large, of delightful fragrance, and the colors are richer than the Ever-blooming Roses. They are not con- stant bloomers, but live from year to year, and flower profusely in June, with occasional flowers during the summer and fall. PRICES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.—ByY EXPRESS, LARGE PLANTS, 20 CTS. EACH; 6 FOR $1.00; 27 FOR $4.00; 100 FOR $13.00. By MAIL, 15 CTS. EACH; 8 FOR $1.00; 17 FOR $2.00; 36 FOR $4.00; 100 for $10.00, POSTPAID. Alfred Colomb. Carmine crimson; large or very large; of fine, globular form; very fragrant; a grand Rose. Anna de Diesbach. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts. each. (See Specialties. ) Baron de Bonstetten. Velvety maroon, shaded with deep crimson, almost black; very fragrant, and one of the best dark Roses, Baron Prevost. Pure rose color; very large; very full flat form; a free bloomer; fragrant; very hardy. Baroness Rothschild. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts.each. (See Specialties. ) Beauty of Waltham. Rosy crimson; medium or large size; fragrant; a first-class variety. Caroline Goodrich. The running Gen. Jacqueminot; large, compact flowers ; color rich velvety crimson. Captain Christy. Delicate flesh color, deepening toward the center; large size; growth moderate; a lovely sort. Charles Duval. Dark crimson; large and full. Climbing Capt. Christy. Same as Capt. Christy, but the shoots are more slender and longer. Climbing Jules Margotten. Color the same as Jules Margotten, but of a climbing habit; one of the most satisfactory climbing Hybrids we have to offer. Climbing Victor Verdier. a climbing habit. Coquette des Blanches. 25 cts.each. (See Specialties. ) Countess de Camado. violet; very large and full. ROBERT SGOMT 6 SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. | Eugene Furst. Flowers large and somewhat cupped;- Same as Victor Verdier, but of | First size, 35 cts. ; second size, | Fine bright Rose, shaded with | _ Madame Sophie Fropot. Countess of Roseberry. Brilliant, carmine Rose; large, | full, cupped form; fragrant and very beautiful. Crimson Bedder. Flowers large; perfect form; very double; full and fragrant; color bright, dazzling crim- son; one ofthe most free-flowering Hybrids. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts. each. Crown Prince. Bright purple, center shaded with crim- son; very large and double ; a very effective garden Rose. Chestnut Hybrid. _ Magna Charta. habit is so much like a hybrid perpetual, that we place | it in this list; its color ischerry carmine; distinct and free-flowering ; a standard sort. Duchess D’Ossuna. Fine deep Rose ; flowers large, full and smooth; a well-formed flower, and distinct. Duke of Edinburgh. Rich, velvety crimson, shaded ; flowers very large and very attractive ; a superb Rose. Earl of Pembroke. Color soft, velvety crimson, enlivened at the margin of the petals with bright red. Eliza Boelle. White, delicately tinted with pink ; medium sized; full, beautiful circular form; a lovely Rose. Empress of India. Brownish crimson ; medium size; globular; fragrant; dark-green foliage ; a splendid sort. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts. each. Although this Rose is a hybrid tea, its | Merville deiiyom Raw): | Paul Verdier. good, full form; very sweet; velvety, changing to purple rose. Gen. Jacqueminot. Brilliant crimson ; not full; but large and effective; fragrant, and of excellent, hardy habit. Gen. Washington. One of the most satisfactory Roses in the list for general planting; brilliant crimson ; very rich and beautiful; large, perfectly double and free bloomer ; hardy. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts. each. George Moreau. Very bright shaded red; very large ; opening well: globular; growth vigorous. Giant of Battles. A favorite old variety; deep crimson; very brilliant and rich; medium size; free bloomer, Her Majesty. This superb Hybrid Rose is the largest in cultivation. The flowers are fully six inches -across, perfectly double, and of great substance. Color a rich delicate rose. It is a strong grower, sending up shoots over six feet high, with beautiful, massive foliage. Entirely hardy. First size, 50 cts.; second size, 35 cts- each. Hippolyte Jamain. Bright rose, shaded with carmine ; very large and full; flowers very even and well formed. Jean Liabaud. First size, 35 cts.; second size, 25 cts. each. (See Specialties.) John Hopper. Bright rose, with carmine center ; large and full; semi-globular. A standard sort. Jules Margotten. Carmine rose; large, full, somewhat flat; slightly fragrant; one of the very best. Louis van Houtte. Brilliant vinous crimson; large, full and fragrant; growth moderate; an excellent sort. Madame Chas. Wood. First size, 35 cts.; second size, 25 cts. each. (See Specialties.) Madame Francois Pittet. Beautiful white; globular form. Madame Marie Bianchi. grant. Madame Masson. Large and double; color reddish- crimson ; a constant bloomer, and invaluable for bedding purposes; one of the best. Madame Plantier. Pure white; large size; very double; one of the best white Roses for hedges and for mass- ing; flowers in great abundance, but only flowers once. Madame Gabriel Luizet. This Rose is a rival for the Baroness, and has to be grown to be fully appreciated ; color fine satin rose, a very delicate and beautiful tint; large, full and well formed. Strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts.; second size, by mail, 35 cts. each. color crimson scarlet, Blush, tinted with lilac; fra- Pale satin rose ; broad, smooth, petals ; flowers cupped ; a beautiful and distinct Rose. Flowers bright pink, suffused with car- mine; very large; a fragrant, excellent variety. Marie Bauman. Rich carmine crimson; flowers large and of exquisite color; perfectly formed; one of the best. Marie Closon. Flowers large and full; color pink, deep- ening at center to rosy crimson; very free bloomer. Pure, exquisite white; slightly rosy; finely cupped and opening freely; four to five inches in diameter. This rose isa seedling from Baroness Rothschild, with same habit, but larger. Strong two- year old plants, 75 cts. each; second size, 50 cts. each. Paul Neyron. First size, 30 cts.; second size, 20 cts. each. (See Specialties. ) Rich rosy crimson; flowers large, double and of fine imbricated form; a vigorous grower. Perfection des Blanches. White, sometimes slightly tinged with pink ; very free flowering. Poenia. One of the finest old Roses ; color clear bright red; very large, full flowers; very sweet scented. Princess Chas. d’Arenberg. Fine glossy pink; a vigor ous grower and profuse bloomer. SP SCOMMS GAMALOGUE OF BEAUTMFUL RLOWERS. 2S Hybrid Perpetual Roses—Continued. Queen of Queens. First size, 35 cts. each. (See Specialties. ) Rev. J.B. Camm. Carmine TOSE ; large or medium. Ulrich Bruner. First size, 30 cts. _ sce second size, 20 cts. each. (See Specialties.) ‘ White Baroness. First size, 75 cts,; second size, 50 cts. each. (See Specialties. ) Ever-blooming Climbing Roses. _The following varieties are the best of the Ever-blooming Climbers. They are hardy in the Southern States, and will stand the winter in the Middle States, if protected with straw or evergreen boughs. They are strong growers, and bloom at intervals during the summer and fall months. Madame Alfred Carriere. > second size, 25 cts. a fine enduring shade; Color rich, creamy white; large, full flowers, very double and sweet; a strong grower and one of the best pillar Roses. Climb. Hermosa. Clear, bright pink flowers; medium size; fragrant; a strong grower and free bloomer. James Sprunt. Deep cherry red; medium size; full double and a strong grower. Reine Marie Henriette (Hybrid Tea). Large, compact, fnely-formed flowers; very full and regular, borne in clusters; color clear cherry red; very desirable. Prairie Roses.—Climbing. These roses are very hardy, very rapid growers, and flower but once in the season. Express size, 6 for $1.00. By mail, 8 for $1.00. Baltimore Belle. Small, but compact and perfect flowers; borne in very large clusters; blush white. Prairie Queen. Flowers large or medium size; globular form; bright rosy red, changing to brighter as the | flower opens; of very strong, rapid growth. PRIcE.—First size, 20 cts. each; 6 for $1.00. Second size, 15 cts. each; 4 for 60 cts., postpaid, by mail. willl My il cc lu CPTCUCLUET LCE TET Co nad Ma ) fi) Hanning i | ft OK | | OUR SPECIAL EXPRESS SIZE. HE constantly increasing demand for large Roses that will produce an effect at once has induced us to grow them in J | l quantity for the present season. THESE SPECIAL Express SIzE Roses are grown in 4- and 5-inch pots, and are strong, two-year-old plants that have been kept dormant during the winter. From the reports received from last year’s planting, we find that Roses of this size have invariably given satisfaction. These Roses must invariably be sent by express, purchaser paying the express charges. They are too large to mail. EVER-BLOOMING ROSES. PRICES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED, 35 CENTS EACH; $3.00 PER DOZEN. | DESCRIPTIONS WILL BE FOUND IN GENERAL COLLECTION. | Adam. Hermosa. ’ Marechal Roberts. Anna Oliver. James Sprunt. Marie Guillot. Archduke Charles. La France. Marie Van Houtte. Bon Silene. La Pactol. Papa Gontier, 50 cts, Princess of Wales. Queen’s Scarlet. Rose Nabonnand. Safrano. Sombreuil. Souv. de Malmaison. Souv. de Paul Neron. Souv. d’un Amie. Sunset. Bride, 50 cts. each. Catharine Mermet, 50 cts. Cels. Charles Rovolli. Madame Angele Jacquier. Madame Camille. Madame Cusin, 50 cts. Madame Jos. Schwartz. Madame Lambard. Madame Margotten. Madame de Watteville, 50 cts. Madame Villermoz. Madame Welche, 50 cts. Marechal Neil. Comtesse Riza du Parc. Coquette du Lyon. Devoniensis. Duchess de Brabant. Etoile de Lyon, 50 cts. Grace Darling. s_y< TWO-YEAR HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, Anna de Diesbach. Baron Bonstetten. Baroness Rothschild, 50 cts. Caroline Goodrich. Chestnut Hybrid. Climbing Capt. Christy. Climbing Jules Margotten. Coquette des Blanches, 50 cts. Crown Prince. Duke of Edinburgh. Earl of Pembroke. Empress of India. Eugene Furst. Gen. Jacqueminot. Gen. Washington, 50 cts. George Moreau. Her Majesty, 50 cts. Jean Liabaud, 50 cts. John Hopper. Louis Van Houtte. Madame Chas. Wood, 50 cts. Madame Francois Pettit, Madame Gabriel Luizet, 50 cts. Madame Marie Bianchi. Madame Plantier. Madame Sophie Fropot. Mad’lle Marie Closon. Magna Charta. Merville de Lyon, 75 cts. Paul Neyron, 50 cts. Paul Verdier. Perfection des Blanches. Peenia. 2 Rev. J. B. Camm. Ulrich Bruner. White Baroness, 50 cts. 24 ROBERT SGOMM & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. The Chrysanthemum is the favorite autumnal flower, and its popularity is ever increasing. Many new and improved varieties, of distinct beauty, have been introduced during the past few years. For blooming in October and November there is no other flower that can compare with it; itisa favorite both for out-door and in-door cultivation, and its season of bloom is awaited impatiently by all its admirers. We have made a great specialty of Chrysanthemums for this year, and from a personal knowledge of over five hundred varieties, we have selected ONLY THE VERY BEST, and have purposely made our list small, so that no matter what varieties may be ordered, they will give pleasure and satisfaction to the purchaser. We would call special attention to our COLLECTION OF 4 NEW VARIETIES FOR 50 CTS., which includes OUR GRAND NEW SEEDLING GOLDEN BEAUTY, of | which we own ¢he entire stock. How To Grow CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—Plants can be planted as early as the first of April, but any time to the middle of May will be soon enough. Set them about 2% to 3 feet apart each way. This can easily be done where a border can be devoted to them alone. When grown in a mixed border, where there are other plants, a space of 2 feet should be allowed for each Chrysanthemum; the soil must be made rich with manure, and kept clean. About the first week in June each plant should have the center of the shoot pinched out. A strong stick should at the time be placed by the side of each plant, to which it should be loosely tied. In a few weeks there will be grown from 4 to 6 more shoots, 4 to 5 inches long. These must again be stopped, and this operation continued until the first of August, after which time let every shoot grow and do not stop any more. Keep the plant tied so as to prevent being broken by the wind. By the first week in September many buds will be formed, and if very large flowers are desired one-third or more of the buds should be taken off. Some weak liquid manure can be given, and about the first of October, if plants are required for in-door decoration, they can be easily dug up, potted into different-sized pots, according to the plants, and set in the shade for a few days. ‘They must be well watered, after which they can be placed in the sun until there is danger of frost, when they should be moved into a cool room or green- house, but not be subjected to fire heat more than to keep out frost. Scott's GOLDEN BEAUTY CHRYSANTHEMUM. | Jardin des Plantes. Incurved Chinese Chrysanthemums. Prices.—Purchaser’s selection of varieties, 15 cts. each.— 4 for 50 cts. ; In this section will be found the finest of all Chrysanthe- mums, as the petals curve inward, and thus form large-sized flowers of great beauty. The class is represented by two entirely different forms, the zzcurved and reflexed varieties. In the incurved the petals are formed into a conical or globe shape, in which the back of the petals only is seen; in the reflexed, the petals overtop one another and have only the face of the petals exposed. All the following, 15 cts. each, or any four for 50 cts. Diana. Pure white, medium size, and one of the best. Golden Queen of England. Very large, rich, lemon yel- low ; one of the best. Bright golden yellow; splendid color. Lady Slade. Soft pink, with lilac shade; most beautiful shape. Luna. White; lemon center; perfectly incurved. Petro Dias. Brilliant red ; fine habit. Pink Perfection. Prince of Wales. Le Cid. Osiris. Sans Pareil. Bronze, shaded with gold; fine habit. Very large, bright pink flowers. Rich violet plum ; globular shape. Red capucine ; center light bronze ; broad petals. Violet, shaded magenta. The Penrose Collection, Po. 1. Four New Chrysanthemums for 50 Cents. This collection contains THE FINEST NEW VARIETIES, and by growing an immense stock, we are enabled to offer them at so moderate a price. The plants in this collection, if purchased separately, would cost $1.00; but, to introduce our Chrysanthemums and to give @// our customers the oppor- tunity to procure the finest new varieties at a low price, we _ offer THE GRAND SET OF FOUR FOR 50 CTs., embracing one strong plant each of :-— Golden Beauty. In this new variety, we have one of the largest and finest Yellow Chrysanthemums in cultivation—individual blooms cut last November being perfectly symmetrical in form, and measured six inches across; color light golden yellow; petals curved and twisted. As we are the introducers of this superb variety, and control the entire stock, it cannot be purchased elsewhere. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. Cullingfordii. Rich crimson, shaded scarlet ; the flowers are very large and refiexed; fine and distinct. This is the jimest crimson Chrys- anthemum in existence, and too much cannot be said in its praise. 25 cts. each. Puritan. A magnificent pure white variety, with broad, heavy petals, perfectly symmetrical in form and distinct from all other white varieties. 25 cts. each. Source d’Or. Golden twisted florets, tipped yellowish brown; flowers of large size. 15 cts. each. Bar The above four beautiful New Chrysanthemums for 50 cts. SGCOMIS CAMALOGUE OF BEAUTMIAUL ALOWERS. 25 Penrose Gollection, No. 2, OF FIVE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR 60 CTS. As many of our customers will want more than four of the magnificent New Chrysanthemums, we here offer another collection of FIVE GRAND SORTS for 60 CTs., strong, well-grown plants, and each dis. tinctly labeled true to name. SS. Mrs. Wheeler. This fantastic and beau- tiful variety was raised in Japan; the flowers are very large, with an immense yellow disc center. The petals are very broad and heavy and are a rich shade of old gold on the under side and dazzling PLEASE BEAR IN MIND that while the above FIVE NEW AND RARE CARNATIONS are worth $1.00 at the usual prices, WE SELL THE SET FOR 60 cTs.; each plant labeled and all carefully packed and mailed. 28 Select List of Standard Carnations. Chester Pride. White, penciled rosy carmine; large, strong and good habit. Century. Rich glowing carmine; very double and the most fragrant of all carnations. Grace Wilder. Delicate rose color, fringed edge; early; free bloomer. ; Hintzies White. King of Crimsons. Philadelphia. Bright scarlet; flowers large and perfect. Peter Henderson, Largest pure white; crimpled petals. Scarlet Gem. Profuse flowering, vigorous growing ; intense scarlet. Snowden Pure white; very dwarf and free. PRicE.— Purchasers’ selection 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts. ; 2 for $1.00. Our selection of varieties, 6 for 50 cts.; 14 for $1.00. White, slightly shaded rose. Dark, rich shade of crimson maroon. The Geranium is a universal favorite, and as it is so easily grown, it is found in the most limited collections of plants. The wonderful improvements made in Geraniums during the past five years will surprise those who are not familiar with the best new sorts. In selecting our standard list of Gera- niums, we have retained only the very best of the older sorts, and have added some of the finest new French varieties, which we have tested in the open ground and which we can recommend, Price of Geraniums, except where noted, 15 cents each, 4 for 50 cents, 10 for $1.00, sent by mail, post- paid, ur selection of varieties, 14 for $1.00. Double Geraniums. Flower semi-double, color clear apricot. 20 cents Apricot. each, Baroness Lamberterie. Very soft, rosy flesh color, trusses fair size; florets very large and beautifully formed; semi- double. 20 cents each. Black Knight. The darkest of the double geraniums. Habit compact; free grower and bloomer; color intense dark maroon crimson. Large truss, standing out among others, is strikingly valuable on account of its distinct- ness. Cleopatra. Bright salmon, center orange; semi-double; of dwarf, compact growth. Crimson Velvet. Deep crimson; large truss. Contra Admiral Knorr. Cherry, shaded lilac, upper petals distinctly marked with orange. 20 cents each. Esperence. Flowers full, of the same beautiful color as Rose ‘* Malmaison,’’ with a salmon center. Erl King. This is a splendid acquisition. The plant is of a short-jointed habit and very floriferous; the trusses are large and the blossoms very double, of a bright salmon rose, shaded with scarlet. It is a valuable variety for flowering in pots during the winter months. Geo. Thorpe. Bright scarlet; trusses medium size. General Millet. Very large florets; truss of immense size ; color a beautiful rich crimson. Gustave Wideman. Plant of short-jointed and free- blooming habit; color lively apricot. Harriet Thorpe (Double). The handsomest light flower we have yet seen; delicate blush, shaded with pearl pink, the edge of each flower having a wire-like edge of deep pink, resembling a Picotee more than a Geranium. Trusses large and well shaped. Le Pilot (Double). Glowing crimson scarlet ; very brilliant, handsomely formed flowers; one of the freest flowering, and a splendid bedder. M.A. Hunt. Golden salmon, with capucine and bronze. | | | NS Se _Pocohontas. ROBERT SGOMT G& SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. M. Glorieux. Pink, shaded deep rose. Miss Dobbie. Very large trusses, full flower, color dark rose. 20 cents. M. David. Bright carmine rose, upper petals marked with white. Splendid, large round trusses of dark violet rose; plant dwarf and a vigorous grower. Samoa. Red amaranth, with clear red center. 20 cents each. Wyckerti. One of the most useful varieties for either summer or winter. Very dwarf, sturdy habit; blooms borne on stiff, erect stalks; semi-double; color, a soft pink, suffused with white. A most distinct, useful and striking variety. Single Varieties. Constance. Large florets of bright pink, with white eye; large truss. Gen. Sherman. Light crimson; immense truss. Queen of the Belgians. The finest single white gera- nium in cultivation and a good companion for the White Swan. Flowers are of good form, are pure white, re- taining their pure whiteness even in the height of sum- mer, and the flowering qualities are equal to any sent out. Awarded two first-class certificates in England. William Jacoby. The darkest crimson single Geranium in cultivation, and will be valuable for bedding; habit dwarf and compact. Zeno. Scarlet, suffused with magenta; extra large pips and truss, many of the pips measuring 2% inches in diameter, Scented Geranium, Little Pet. This beautiful little vari- ety possesses a rare combination of delicious fragrant leaves and beautiful flowers. The leaves are scented like the well-kown Rose Geranium. Color bright car- mine, spotted violet and white. Bedding Geraniums. As many of our customers plant Geranium beds of a solid color, we offer three varieties best suited for that purpose, and when the quantity is taken, the price will be found ex- ceptionally low. ges" Vole prices below. Le Pilot (Double). The finest double scarlet for bedding. A bed of this variety will be one mass of crimson scarlet the whole season. As free flowering as the single varieties. Victor Millet. The best single scarlet for bedding; dwarf, compact grower, with large trusses of crimson-scarlet flowers. Christine Neilson. for bedding. New Silver Geranium, Madame Solleroi. This is the greatest acquisition in variegated Geraniums for bedding purposes that has been introduced since the old “Moun- tain of Snow.” It is entirely distinct from that class, however, as it partakes, to some extent, of the character of the Ivy-leaved section. It makes a round, ball-like plant, about one foot high and wide; foliage is bright green, edged with white. Price.—15 cts. each; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $2.00; 50 for $3.00; 100 for $6.00. One of the best single pink varieties N. A. Cuase, West Winsted, Conn., writes, Sept. r7th, 1887: En- closed find order for Roses, etc. The Moon Flowers received of you last spring have been a great success. They are the only ones that have blossomed in this town, and have been a great curiosity. I had forty-five pansy plants from one paper of seed; all of them different colors and very fine indeed. I am very well satisfied with your seeds and plants, and trust I will have success with the roses, F. H. Witcocks, Gueiph, Ont., Canada, writes, April oth, 1887: The plants and seeds which you shipped to my_address arrived in good shape, and give pertect satisfaction. Many thanks for plants pre- sented. : Mrs. M. E. Aten, English, Fla., whites, March 22d, 1887: The Storm King Fuchias arrived, looking fresh and nice, and seemed grow- ing; they are very fine plants, and I am very much pleased with them. - SGOMS GANMALOGUE OF BEAUMAUL FLOWERS. Rew Double Ivy-Leaved Geraniums. Although this few years, the i introduced is w class of Plants has only been in commerce a mprovement made upon the varieties first Shee oe paseriul, and the varieties described below a es p ae revelation to those who see them for the ee - € ivy-like leaves are bright and glossy, have a a acta ale and the numerous trusses of large double towers vie with the double Zonal Geranium in the form and substance of the flowers and in the richness of the colors. The plants are of the easiest culture, either in pots, baskets Or in the open ground. PRICE 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00. Madame Thibaut. Rich, deep pink; large flowers of good form and substance, and not only flowers in summer, but will make a beautiful plant for the window garden in winter. This variety will undoubtedly take the front rank of all our ivy-leaved geraniums. Von Hohenzollern. Deep crimson; large, bold tip and truss, and for cut flowers no other variety can equal it. This variety sreceived two first-class certificates in England. Le Printemps. Rosy pink; a very beautiful and effective variety. Shei Poo. Magenta; flowers large and of fine substance. Dr. A. Chipault. Deep salmon pink ; very distinct. Massenet. Bright magenta; bold truss; semi-double. Daniel Brothers. Soft magenta; free and short jointed. UU | UI WALL Wi! | YA Perennial Palox. No garden should be without these beautiful and satisfac- tory plants. They are perfectly hardy, are of the easiest culture, and the large flowers form in immense clusters; and with their bright and gay colors, and constant blooming quali- ties, they are becoming more popular every year. We have this year added to our collection some of the finest new French varieties and discarded all inferior sorts, so that all purchasers of Perennial Phlox can have the finest varieties. at a moderate cost. Price 15 cts. each, or 10 distinct varie- ties, strong plants, sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of $1.00. Pew Large-Flewering @erbena. The great improvement in the size of the verbenas has made it one of the most popular of our summer-flowering plants, and our collection embraces the best of the new and large-flowering varieties. Our plants are strong and healthy, and we offer them at the following moderate prices: 10 cts. each; 12 for $1.00. THE Moon FLoweR IN Boom. Evening Glory, or Moon Flower (Ipome Noctiphiton). This plant is a rapid- growing climber, and for covering arbors, verandas, trees or walls has no superior. The flowers are pure white, five inches in diameter, moon. like, and are produced in great profusion, often as many as 75 blossoms open in a single evening. The flowers open about five o’clock in the afternoon, and close about eleven o’clock the next morning. Being a free bloomer, the effect, on a moonlight night, is charming, and we have no plant that can rival it for rapidity of srowth, density of fol'age and amount of flowers. moderate prices. Having an immense stock of the true Moon Flower, we offer it at Price for strong plants, 20 cts. each; 7 for $1.00. SCOTT'S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN GHOIGE FLOWER SEEDS. € PREMIUM OF FInMY GENTS ON THE DOLLAR. For One Dollar, purchasers can select any Flower Seeds to the value of $1.50; For Two Dollars, a ofr “ wd os si US Ms For Three Dollars, ‘“ ae oe Jp “2 de - 4.50. a> Please show our Catalogue to your friends, and try to send us a club order. J@ 5 See General List, page 41. 7 New and Beautitul )..) #=Bweet Peas In almost every garden Sweet Peas are popular favorites, and justly so, because few flowers can surpass them in graceful beauty or rival them in sweet fragrance. The varieties named below are the best of the newer introductions, and all come true from seed. The group of ten makes a class of rare beauty. Grand Blue. A charming and entirely distinct new Sweet Pea, of a beautifully clear, light-blue color. Per packet Io cts. Queen of the Isles. After careful and continued selection, this unique variety has become fixed. The large flowers are handsomely striped with both é/ue and red on white ground ; very fime. Per packet 10 cts. Adonis. “A charming rose-pink Sweet Pea.’ Affords a very pleasing color previously unknown in Sweet Peas. The bright, rosy carmine or pink blossoms make a neat contrast with the pure white, scarlet and other decided colors. Per packet 10 cts. Invincible Carmine. Raised by the celebrated grower, Thos. Laxton. The brightest-colored of all, being of a brilliant, glowing carmine. A group of this variety is a most gorgeous sight. Per packet 10 cts. The Princess Louise. One of the most distinct and lovely varieties; the upper petals are a rich, rosy pink, while the lower petals are a deep lilac blue— making a very pleasing contrast. Per packet 10 cts. Bronze Prince. A magnificent variety, with large, well-formed flowers, the upper petals being of a rich, shining, bronzy maroon, and the lower of a deep, bright purple color. Very striking, from its great depth and richness of color. Per packet 10 cts. Vesuvius. While not so brilliant as its name would imply, this is unlike any Sweet Pea hitherto known. The upper petals are distinctly spotted on a rosy ground color, shading into purple at the throat; the lower petals, or standard, are of a velvety violet, shading off into lilac toward the edge. Per packet Io cts. Violet Queen. Of dwarfer habit than other varieties, but very free-flowering; the flowers range in color from deep mauve of the standard to light violet of the wings; very pretty. Per packet, Io cts. Splendid Lilac. Like Adonis, this variety affords a distinct and charming shade of color. The flowers are of a very pretty, clear lilac, gradually shading off lighter in the upper petals. Per packet Io cts. Fairy Queen. So named on account of the delicate appearance of the flowers; the lower petals are a milky white, while the upper petals are tinged with pink. Per packet 10 cts. NEW SWEET PEAS, MIXED. We have made a mixture, in proper proportion, of all the above ten distinct varieties, which we offer at the following moderate prices: Per packet 10 cts.; per oz. 25 cts.; 14 Ib go cts.; per Ib $3.00, postpaid. QS" One packet each of the ten varieties for 75 cts. 30 SGOMVS GATALOGUE OH BEAUTMIAUL RLOWERS. 31 New large-Flowering Verbena. Verbena Hybrida Grandiflora. This new strain of mammoth-flowered Verbena is remarkable not only for the size of the flowers, but also for the richness and variety. of colors. The flowers are of unusual size, many single Jlowers being as large as a twenty-five cent piece, while the clusters of bloom are magnificent. Plants from seed of the Grandiflora, grown & alongside of the Mew Mammoth Verbenas, were z | Pronounced egual im size and beauty of flowers, % | while the range of color is much more varied. Ver- | __ benas are so easily raised from seed that we are sure this new large-flowering strain will immediately be- come very popular. To place it within the reach © of all, we offer it as low as it can be sold, and are sure that all purchasers will be delighted with it. Per packet 25 cts.; 6 packets for $1.00. Mrs. J. N. Tucker, Mt. Clemens, Mich., writes, Aug. 14th, 1887: Having enjoyed the most beautiful flowers from seed purchased from you this spring, I thought it but just to acknowledge the receipt of them. Almost every seed has grown and blossomed, while my Gladioli are the admiration of all who see them. Many thanks for the extra packets of seed. , (Sih G SN \ SS ey aN SSNS SS \\ GZ ANA Ginbe=S SF ZS ie Ze ts Y U, INU] Up Y ; 7 | | WBASS = q WY) by we NY Yf/ S49 J /ff \\ A Y DP Yi \, uN \ a\ \ Y, AY Wy Mh | Way YNA \ Gi yy ff Uy u u AWN ESSAY AWS Up rf \ LW \\ \N IN \\\ UH BS i » ii | ae \\ INN Double Striped Zinnias. A superb new strain of large, perfectly double flowers of the most novel and charming shades of color, the petals being as distinctly striped as Carnations or Balsams. In some, the flowers are yellow, splashed and striped with scarlet or crimson ; in others, lilac, and many other exquis- ite tints of coloring hitherto unknown in Zinnias. Per pkt. SS EEE é ~ A SINGLE PLANT OF THE NEW MaAmmMotH ZINNIAS. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. New Giant Mammoth Zinnias. A particularly fine new class of Zinnias, differing from the older ones MOE us unusually robust habit of growth: and the immense size (five six inches across) of its perfectly-formed, very double flowers of various striking colors. The plants Tise to a height o fthree fo three and a hae are clothed with luxuriant foliage, and bloom freely during a long period. Being of great consistency, the flowers are uninfluenced by tes pie in good condition for several weeks. The luxurious growth and the large, bright flowers of this novelty make it particularly ale is ie: Bo but it willalso be found most effective when planted singly or as a border plant in small gardens, and it will undoubtedly yr larg veneral favorite. All colors mixed. Per pkt. 15 cts. One pkt. each of these two new Zinnias for 25 cts. quarter feet, valuable soon become a § 32 ROBERT SGOM & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. ‘ a -= poe —— your —_—. eNII| i Ml Yl MLM if { iL Uffii, “4, 7 / ‘ HUM es i. — \\ \ A \ ;\ \ ’ NN SS YH}, y by Uf YW iy / SG. t's Pew Mammoth Belgian Pansies. For many years the growing of the choicest Pansies has been a specialty of our establishinent. We introduced last year, for the first time, seed of an entirely new and grand strain, which is known as “Scott’s MAMMOTH BELGIAN PANSIES,” as the largest-flowering and most perfect strain ever offered. ‘The beautiful colored plate sent with last year’s catalogue, from whichthe above engraving was made, was painted by a Philadelphia artist, from flowers of our . own growing, and is am exact reproduction Jrom nature. a ~—— - Neither in color, size, nor shape are the flowers exaggerated. After having these flowers painted, we did not order the plate lithographed until a member of our firm had visited, during the summer, the most celebrated Pansy growers of, Scotland, England, France and Germany, and thereby had become thoroughly convinced that we really had the very best strain of Pansies in existence, and much superior to any others heretofore introduced. The plants are of compact, bushy growth, producing the large, handsome flowers on long stems, well above the foliage. The flowers are of circular shape, great substance and enormous size, olten surpassing im stze both CAssrER’s GIANT ODIER and TRIMARDEAU, while the form and substance are always incomparably better. They embrace all the varied colors and markings, both show and fancy varieties, for which the finer new strains of Pansies are noted, while in gigantic-flowered Fy RE Ry ho and five-spotted flowers, on backgrounds of every color, they particularly eclipse in d77//iancy, as well as in size, ail other Pansies. After careful examination of the finest Scotch Show Pansies, gvown from cuttings, we are warranted in saying that flowers of egual perfection and greater size Can be had _ from seed of our new strain. Other good strains of Pansies have been recently introduced, but, from personal knowledge of all existing varieties, and many years’ experience in growing Pansies, we can assure florists and amateurs that Scott’s MAMMOTH BELGIAN is unsurpassed in size and perfection of flowers. A trial will convince all. Per pkt., 25 cts.; 6 pkts. for $1.00, postpaid. ssi“ iw:sC«SGOOMW'S GAMALOGUE OF BEAUTIFUL RLOWERS. 33 New Large-Flowering Dwarf Queen Asters. The dwarf, bushy plants grow only ten to twelve inches high, and while branching very freely, the branches are all upright (not loose in habit), make a dense, compact bush—excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding. For many purposes, and par- ticularly for culture in pots, we consider the habit of growth is more desirable than any variety heretofore introduced. The flow- ers are of extraordinary Size, perfectly double, and resemble the finest Victoria Asters in form, On a single plant forty flowers and large buds were counted, while many small buds were appearing. The illustration of a plant given above, while as true to nature as possible, does not adequately represent the beautiful habit of this new race. As yet, there have been only two colors of this strain produced by IMPROVED DWARF BOUQUET ASTER. the originator in Germany, and we offer both colors below :— 7A SEBS Ce f, Hy) % f + ©. \ N Nak White Queen, spotless white. Per packet 20 cts. Crimson Queen, delicate rosy-crimson. Packet 20 cts. One packet of each color New Queen Asters for 35 cts. Improved New Dwarf Bouquet Aster. As shown in the illustration, each plant looks like a veritable bouquet, so perfect in outline, so completely covered with the magnificent double flowers. The plants only grow 6 to 8 inches high, the flowers are of the brightest colors and per- fectly double. Invaluable for beds and for pot culture. Finest mixed seed. Per packet 15 cts. FLOWER OF DIAMOND ASTERS. Diamond Asters. re This new race is a zovelty of the highest merit. Especially i HARLEQUIN ASTER. i he Royal Horti- mended by the floral committee of t ; pre Society ie London. The flowers are extremely ae Harlequin Asters. | tetntifol and of the greatest perfection, 2 to 2% inches Of upright habit, medium height, very profuse blooming, al is distinctly incurved, | this new race produces odd flowers of striking beauty, entirely _ across, perfectly fe eee flower. The flowers | different from all other varieties. icularl Ae for cutting for bouquets. The plants | Red Harlequin. About half of the petals are pure whzte sa ay SA ches in height, the main stalk of stiff, up- and the balance dright red, interspersed in odd and grow 18 to ste a as upright stems starting from the striking contrast, Per packet 25 cts. right growth, ‘with ou again branching—all thestemsand Blue Harlequin. The pure white of about half of the het pe ed with perfect flowers; the entire petals is strikingly relieved by solid deep-blue petals | branches being fect mass of bloom, The flowers are rich irregularly interspersed. Per packet 25 cts. plant is thus a per te Fah tire white to dark, blackish-purple Red and Blue Harlequin Asters, Mixed. Both the above and varied, ranging" 43 while others are composed of colors mixed in one packet; the peculiar, odd beauty of } and hea Se ee i ee ‘edged with white. Zen finest | these new asters will delight all who see them in flower. bright-colored p = lors mixed, per packet 15 cts. or 2 packets for 25 cts. Per packet 25 cts. color. - ) 3 as shown in our 1 =< + very base, and eac 34 ROBERT SGOT! G@ SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. Superb Pew Single Dablias. Those who are familiar with the Double Dahlias, and know how worthless it is when it comes single, are slow to believe in the exceeding beauty of the Distinct New Single Dahlias. Much skili and labor have been expended upon these New Single Dahlias to bring them to their present state of perfection. They are very easily raised from seed; planted in good rich soil, in asunny position, they begin to flower in July and continue until October, and in sheltered places as late as November. They are frequently entirely covered with bloom, and the more they are cut from the more flowers are pro- duced. The seed we offer is saved from the choicest named varieties, of every shade of light and dark scarlet, yellow, maroon, carminé, purple, violet, lilac, pure white, variegated, etc. Per packet 15 cts. New Striped Single Dahlias. The extra large single flowers, quite four inches in diameter, com- prise a wonderful variety of colors, beautifully striped, flaked, mottled and dotted in a grotesque and most charming manner. Our illustration is an exact reproduction, mafura/ size, of one of the flowers; in addition to this style, however, the flowers are marked and blotched in every conceivable manner. A single plant will produce both self-colored and striped and spotted flowers, making a very odd and pleasing effect. . It is impossible to describe the remarkable and striking beauty of this strain, and after all we could say in its praise it would still exceed all expectations, Even the foliage is unlike other Dahlias, being, generally, beautifully laciniated. Last season the plants, from spring-sown seed, began to flower in July, and remained in continuous and profuse bloom until killed by frost. Per packet 25 cts.; 5 packet $1.00. New STRIPED SINGLE DAHLIAS. NEW Vesuvius Poppy. The four large lower petals show distinctly a Victoria Cross; while look- Me ing at the grand double flowers on the \OAP eS OVE og 4 top or side, they each appear a glowing << oe ics re as ASA ball of the most vivid scarlet; upon \oR Pee | DN AS —_ handling and examining, it will be seen, A» = pies 4 7 however, that each one of the hundreds (, of petals has a distinct stripe of pure white. The flowers are quite three and a half to four inches in diameter; the petals are finely cut or fimbriated, which adds greatly to their beauty. The plants grow two and a half feet high, and bear in abundance the magnificent double flowers gracefully on long stems. As * i. can readily be imagined, a bed of Vesuvius Poppy.in full bloom attracts great attention. Per packet 15 cts.; 2 == packets for 25 cts. ef =i packets lor 25 cts wt = - Ne NC ? \ ' > ¥ \ » | N ~\ N \ ¥, Se — - A PLANT OF VESUVIUS POPPY. SPO WDRIFYE POPPY. A grand new variety, of very dwarf and compact habit. The large, pure white flowers average twice the size of the illustration, and are perfectly round and double; the petals are finely fimbriated. The flowers are produced in great abundance and are admired by every one. Per packet 10 cts.; 3 packets for 25 cts. Scott's Quaker City Mignonette. Popular with garden. Of late with several new sorts QUAKER City MIGNonE consider as near perfection as can be. close, compact growth ; spikes are of remarhable Solden-reddish color from seed. Per packet for $1.00, Its habit of growth is very noticeable in contrast with the The dwarf plants, 8 to 10 inches high, are not older varieties, of the usual straggling does not spread more than eight inches across the top. Twenty- six to forty flower spik spikes are well rounded, of great fragrance and of the same rich The foliage is a very dark green in color, Per packet 15 cts.; 2 packets for 215 (cts, New Mignonette Giant White Spiral. The introducer says: “ This grand Mignonette grows two or three feet feet high, perfectly erect, and we measured spikes of bloom on our grounds this season which were fifteen inches long, color as Machet. and the grand spikes of so beautiful in form and color, much unlike anything else in cultivation, it attracts the attention of everybody. Its fragrance is rich and powerful, and it will produce twice as much bloom as any other variety. Seed can be sown in the open ground in April or May, where it will germinate very quickly and grow rapidly, and commence blooming early in June. and wnuswally sweet Jragrance. Too much) Praise cannot be bestowed upon THE QUAKER Ciry MIGNoN- ETTE; it is the most fragrant for the open ground or for pot culture. fident that you will plant it every year. every lover of flowers, the Mignonette is to be found in every years a number of new several of the most highly lauded h Stowers, particularly of florists, varieties have been introduced, and ave failed to realize the expectations of the We have ourselves been very much disappointed that we had grown largely for cut flowers. In Scort’s TTE we have an entirely distinct new variety, that we The plants are dwarf, and of remarkably produces flowers in the greatest profusion. The flower substance, very full, of a handsome,7z RSs” SS) CAINS wy I~ ay, \ and best of all Mignonettes, either TRY IT, and we are con- } It flowers very quickly? T5 cts.; 4 packets for 50 cts.; 10 packet habit, but stand up erect, so that a row es are borne on each small plant. The Its color is pure snow white, - bloom can be seen for a long distance, and being If planted in pots at any time during the year, SGOMVS GANMALOGUE OF BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. COPYRIGHT, 18 87. 35 they will soon bloom, and make most beautiful pot plants, especially in the winter A FLOWER SS a le QUAKER CITY and spring.” Per packet, 10 cts.; 3 packets for 25 cts. BURPEES SNOW-QUEEN GANDYTURIT. An entirely d2stinct species, from Spain, and is of marvelous beauty. ‘The above illustration was accurately engraved from a painting we had made of a single plant. BURPEE’S SNOW-QUEEN CANDYTUFT,—SINGLE PLANT, DRAWN FROM NATURE. To have this variety in perfection, the seed should be started in the house, and the young plants trans- planted as early in the spring as possible. alone in a bed, Per packet 10 cts.; 3 packets for.25 cts. It isan Annual, and grows very rapidly, quickly coming into bloom and remaining in full flower for three months. The very handsome tufted, pure white flowers are pro- duced in such great abundance that each plant resembles a da// of snow, and would seem, at a little dis- tance, to be a single mass of white. It bears but little foliage, which is almost en- tirely invisible, and the stalks are most gracefully disposed. The stalks bend— some parallel with the ground, others at va- rying angles — until they meet the center stalks, which are up- right. It is valuable for ribbon beds, bor- ders, or for massing 36 ROBERT SGOT 6 SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. Wwe Pew Ven-Weeks Stoek, Princess Alice. The plant grows two feet high, and if sown early will produce from May nntil November agreat abundance of beautifully-shaped, pure white flowers, which, while not so large as the GLoze PyramipaL Pure Wuire, con- trast grandly with the dark, glossy-green foliage. The flowers appear on each little shoot. (See illustration.) The seed we offer this year is our own growing. We have used this stock extensively for sale as pot plants, and consider it the best white stock we have ever had for this purpose. We recommend it to all florists. Per packet 25 cts. Pew Largest-Flowering Globe Pyramidal Stock. In the Flower Garden there are few annuals more satisfactory or more beautiful than the Ten-Weeks Stock. For years past there has been great rivalry among the G2rman growers in their endeavors to improve the Ten- Weeks Stock in size and brilliancy of flower and in habit. Inthe New Largest-Flowering Globe Pyramidal Stock we have the most magnificent race yet perfected. The immense spikes are composed of perfectly double flowers, the individual blooms frequently measuring from two fo two and one-half inches in diameter. The large double flowers are produced in great profusion, the spikes being- compactly pyramidal in shape, and the plants of neat habit of growth. No new variety of stocks can equal the Globe Pyramidal in general perfection or in variety and éxceeding brilliancy ofcolors. Twenty beautiful colors mixed. Per packet 15 cts.; 2 packets Globe Pyramidal Pure White, Brick-Red, Black-Brown and Canary Color. These are four of the most lovely and striking colors. Each color 20 cts. per packet, or 3 for 50 cts. DAHLIA ZIMPANI, Or Miniature Black Dahlia. A species of unique and striking beauty. The dwarf, dahlia-like plants grow only nine to twelve inches high, with neat, graceful foliage. They begin to flower very early in the season, and continue all summer to produce a great profusion of single, dahlia-like flowers, only one to one and a half inches in diameter. These “ Miniature Dahlias’’ are of the deepest, vel- vety, dark blood-red color, some appearing nearly Slack, and are borne high above the foliage, upon long, slender stems fully eighteen to twenty inches inlength. It flowers early from seed. Per pkt. 10 ets. PRINCESS ALICE STOCK. New Tom Thumb Nasturtium, Cloth of Gold. Entirely unlike all other Nasturtiums, and in striking contrast to the dark-leaved sorts, the foliage of this new variety is a clear, bright yellow. The plant is of dwarf, com- pact habit, very beautiful, even before coming into bloom, while the deep scarlet flowers intermingled among the yellow leaves add much to its beauty. It produces very little seed, and will always be high in price, but so very distinct and beautiful is it, that two or three plants are well worth the cost of a packet of seed. Per packet 20 cts. Lady Bird Nasturtium. Its striking flowers are produced in pro- fusion throughout the summer. The ground color of the flowers is a rich golden yellow, each petal barred with a broad vein (starting from the base) of bright ruby crimson. By careful re-selection its unique character has been fixed, so that it comes true from seed, CLOTH OF GOLD NASTURTIUM. Per packet I0 cts.; 3 packets for 25 cts. SCOTS GANMALOGUE OF BEAUTMIHUL ALOWERS. 37 Superb New Liarge-Flowering Petunias. Some of the grandest Petunias we have are raised from seed. They are easily grown, and we know of no plants that excite greater admiration than the im- proved new varieties of Petunia Hybrida Grandifiora. We offer - below the very best varieties of the xezw Superbissima type, which excels all others. The flowers are really superb, being of extraordi- nary size and indescribable beauty. Some of the flowers are even lar- ger in size than the illustration herewith. The seed has been carefully saved from the finest plants, and is unsurpassed. Superbissima. A grand variety, with enormous flowers, purple and crimson, with a very clear throat, richly veined. Per pack- et 25 cts. Yellow Throated (Lntus aurea), A class of rare beauty. The large-sized flowers are of fault- less form, with a yellow throat of great breadth and depth, veined like a Salpiglossis. Per packet 35 cts. Blue Veins, Fringed. Elegant} flowers, deeply fringed, of va-* rious shades of purple, rose and lavender, delicately penciled and veined with deep bluish purple Per packet 30 cts. Prince of Wurtemburg. r = tomers will fail to make it a feature of their gardens the | coming summer. Like the other varieties ot * Marguerites, it - an annual, and very easily raised in amy common | Per packet 15 cts. garden soil. Fire-Feathered Celosia. It is impossible in an illustration to correctly represent its attractiveness as a single specimen plant, but some idea may be had when we state that the plant grows three feet high, and the matin stem puts forth thirty to thirty-five branches, each crowned with a magnificent feathery-flower head, five inches long by three inches through. Again, the branch stems put forth numerous smaller branches, each ending ina small flower-tuft. The entire plant is of perfect pyramidal form if given room for development, while a grand effect can also be had by planting them in rows or circular beds. The flower heads are of an intense orange-scarlet or fire color, of rare beauty. The stalks and leaves are also veined with crimson. Per packet 15 cts.; 2 packets for 25 cts. Humulus Japonicus. A very ornamental and extremely fast-growing climber. While the foliage resembles in shape that of the common Bey hop, it has more incisions, is very dense, and of a lively green ; the stems and leaves are some- what rough and hairy. The principal and most valuable Tin feature of this new climbing plant is that it can be sown in the open ground in spring, and that it obtains enormous dimen- sions in a very short time. Un- doubtedly one of the best climb- ers for covering verandas, trel- lises, efc., never suffering from the heat, but ‘retaining its fresh and lively green color until late New Aster,—Comet. A new and extremely beautiful class, of the same height and habit as the Dwarf Peony Perfection Aster, forming fine, regular pyramids, 12 to 15 inches high, and covered profusely with large double flowers. The shape of the flowers resembles very clearly a large Japanese Chrysan- themum. ‘The petals are long and somewhat twisted, wavy- like, curled and recurved. Well-grown plants produce from 25 to 30 perfectly double flowers, measuring from 3% to 4% inches in diameter. The color is a lovely, delicate pink, bordered with white. Per packet 25 cts. ROBERT SGOMT & THE ELDORADO MARIGOLD, The Eldorado Marigold. It would be difficult to conceive of a more gorgeous and strikingly beautiful sight than a field of these New Eldorado Marigolds. The large, bushy plants, of good habit, are each a ball of brilliant colors, many single plants having 75 to 100 flowers in full bloom at one time. The flowers are globular, as perfectly double as a show Dahlia, and of enormous size, measuring 3% to 4inches across. They embrace four shades of color—the lightest primrose, lemon, rich golden yellow, and deep, intense, glowing orange. The Eldorado Marigold is sure to excite the admiration of every one. Per packet 10 cts.; 3 packets for 25 cts. Dwarf Golden Rose Cockscomb. An entirely new color, really beautiful and attractive. The plants are very dwarf, and the large, handsome heads are of a bright rose color, with center stripe of golden yellow. In our trial grounds, the past summer, the flowers of this novel type were very much admired. Per packet 15 cts. New Brilliant Rose Cockscomb. This is a beautiful new color, just introduced from France, The large, massive, dense heads are of a most charming, pure, brilliant rose color. This and the preceding are the finest of all Cockscombs, Per packet 15 cts. One packet each of the above for 25 cts. A SINGLE PLANT OF LITTLE GEM, SWEET ALYSSUM. | laciniated, | and are very compact and uniform—most valuable for beds SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. NEW MOURNING CLOAK DIANTHUS. Dianthus Heddewiggi, ‘‘Mourning Cloak.” Magnificent, new, constant variety, with very double, large flowers of a peculiar dark color; the flowers are blackish purple, with a beautiful white margin. Per packet ro cts. New French Marigold,—Dwarf Double Pulchra. A charming variety, bearing a great profusion of small double flowers, ground color of a rich golden yellow, but each petal has a distinct blotch of reddish-brown, giving a most pleasing effect to the flower. Occasionally the flowers come single, but they are, even then, scarcely less beautiful. The plants are of circular form and only twelve inches in height, while the foliage is unusually dark-green in color, from which the bright flowers stand out in bold relief. Per packet Io cts. Gold-Leaved Scabious. The German dwarf double Scabious is one of our prettiest hardy annuals, and the value of this new variety is indicated by its name. The flowers are perfectly double, of deep blood-purple color, contrasting most strikingly with the foliage, which is light yellow in color, and handsomely The plants do not exceed 18 inches in height, or borders. Per packet 10 cts.; 3 packets for 25 cts. Pew Sweet Alyssum, Little @em. An entirely new and exceedingly pretty variety of Sweet Alyssum that is sure to receive a warm welcome from all lovers of this deservedly popu- lar flower. In this distinct variety the plants are of a very compact, spreading growth; they attain only three to four inches in height, but a single plant will completely cover a circle twelve to four- teen inchesin diameter. They begin to bloom very quickly from seed, the plants bearing profusely while quite small. They soon become densely studded with beautiful miniature spikes of pure white flowers, in wonderful profusion, and of delicious fragrance. Afore than three hundred perfect spikes af flowers in Full bloom at one time have been counied ona single plant. Our illus- tration fails to convey an idea of the great beauty and value, especially for edgings, of this charming “Little Gem.” Per packet 10 cts.; 3 packets for 25 cts. ANU Et NOON Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z A Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z PACKET. | ABRONIA. | Rapid-growing, trailing plants, with sweet-scented flowers. Umbellata, delicate, rosy lilac, white center. AGERATUM. Valuable plants for growing in pots or the open garden; they are } covered with pretty flowers for a very long time. ‘ Mexicanum, lavender blue; height 134 feet. | Tom Thumb, only 6 inches high; blue and white mixed. ALYSSUM. This old favorite should be largely used in every garden. It is of ) easiest culture, and its fragrant flowers are produced freely all summer. Sweet alyssum, flowers white, in clusters. AMARANTHUS. Salicifolius (Fountain Plant), willow-like foliage. Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat), leaves yellow, red and green. Henderi, a brilliant range of color in the stems and leaves; new and desirable. Princess of Wales, foliage carmine, orange-green and bright yellow beautifully blended. 10 cts. ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon). | Beautiful spikes of gayly-colored flowers, produced abundantly the first summer until after frost, and also flowers well the second season. Should be in every garden. The Tom Thumb varieties are perfect } gems in habit of growth and brilliancy of colors. | Picturatum, extra choice blotched, all colors mixed. | Dwarf varieties, best, mixed. Tom Thumb, about 6 inches high, mixed. ASTER. No annuals are more popular or more beautiful than Asters, and scarcely any other class of plants affords such an endless variety of colors and forms. For late summer and fall they make a grand display. Cocardeau, or New Crown. A very showy variety ; the large, dou- | ble flowers having the center petals pure white and quilled, surrounded with large flat petals of a distinct, bright color; mixed, 10 cts. \Peony-flowered Globe, or Uhland. Strong, branching plant, with | very large flowers ; the earliest of all asters. tro cts. ‘ruffaut’s Peony-flowered Perfection. One of the most perfect of very double, large and beautiful flowers, with incurved t all asters ; ‘ith petals; height 18 inches to'2 feet; nearly thirty distinct colors mixed. 10 Cts. ’ oliath. Very profuse flowering, with flowers of enormous size, round ind double, very handsome ; vigorous grower, 2 feet; mixed. 15 cts. PREMIUMS. our reputation has been established so many years. our Flower Seeds very extensively, and, therefore, to induce our friends to GET UP CLUBS, or to buy a good assortment for their own planting, we give EXTRA FLOWER SEEDS, purchaser's own selection, to the value of FIFTY CENTS for EACH DOLLAR’S WORTH ORDERED. FOR ONE DOLLAR WE ALLOW PURCHASER TO SELECT ANY - FLOWER SEEDS TO THE VALUE OF $1.50. FOR TWO DOLLARS WE ALLOW PURCHASER TO SELECT ANY FLOWER SEEDS TO THE VALUE OF $3.00. FOR FOUR DOLLARS WE ALLOW PURCHASER TO SELECT ANY FLOWER SEEDS TO THE VALUE OF $6.00, ETC. This liberal offer embraces ALL FLOWER SEEDS, including Novelties and Specialties, but does not include Collections. Selected Flewer Seeds. —————_-_-+Y- >< ROM the almost endless list of Flower Seeds, we have selected the following varieties as the best of their kind, and sure to give satisfac- tion, Confining our attention to Valuable Novelties and Special- ties (see descriptions, 30 to 40), together with ‘‘ only the best” standard varieties, we are able to procure the very choicest seed, and to know that no purchaser will have cause for disappointment. following list into Annuals, Climbers, Everlastings, Perennials and Greenhouse Seeds. so as to know that they will germinate well. varieties ourselves, and are thus assured that all the seeds we offer are of the very best quality. Plants and Bulbs. fes~ PLEASE OBSERVE OUR PRICES:—Except where other- wise priced, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER We have divided the Before selling, we test the seeds in our greenhouses, We also flower many choice We devote undivided attention to Flower Seeds, We do not handle Vegetable Seeds or Small Fruits. Our Flower Seeds are equally as fine as ‘‘OUR STRONG AND RELIABLE ROSES,”’ for which We want to introduce | | | | | New Rose. A splendid variety, with handsome, very large flowers, perfectly double; of great substance; petals finely imbricated. Height 2 feet. All colors mixed. Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet. Plants grow 10 inches high, of pyra- midal shape, very compact, each plant forming a perfect bouquet of itself. The flowers are very large and handsome, and it is one of the earliest to bloom. 16 colors mixed. Shakespeare. This is a very pretty class, with perfect double flowers Io cts. Io cts. of various colors; very dwarf, and continues in flower a long time; mixed. 1o cts. Imbrique Pompone. Flowers small, but most freely produced and very perfect, almost a globe, and beautifully imbricated; excellent for bouquets. 1% feet. 23 colors mixed. Pompone Crown. Like the preceding, but each flower has a white center; very fine; mixedcolors. to cts. Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. Plants only ro to 12 inches high, producing fine, large, double flowers resembling chrysanthe- mums, and valuable on account of profuse flowering when all other asters are out of bloom. 23 varieties mixed. t1octs. MIXED VARIETIES, the above and other choice sorts. Ea= One packet each of all the above eleven varieties of Asters, making a splendid collection, will be sent, postpaid, for 75 cts. ro cts. ASPERULA. A neat, hardy annual, bearing, early in the spring, clusters of small, sweet-scented flowers. Azurea setosa, light blue or lavender. BELLIS (Double Daisy.) Daisies are easily raised from spring-sown seed, and come into flower in a very short time. Among the most charming spring flowers, they are indispensable for cool, shady places. Fine German Donble Mixed. tocts. Extra Double White, constant, very fine. tro cts. BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy). Very effective dwarf-growing plants, covered for months with a pro- fusion of single daisy-like flowers. Iberidifolia. Blue and white mixed; ¥ ft. BROWALLIA. Mixed, very pretty, free flowering. Elata Nana. It has most vividly-colored blue flowers in great pro- fusion; makes a beautiful edging plant for beds or borders, and is also very well adapted for pot culture. 10 cts. ka WHERE NOT OTHERWISE PRICED, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER PACKET. Al 42 ROBERT SGOTT & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. re a= rebar, seca: - ro eae =" A PLANT OF THE SUPERB CAMELLIA-FLOWERED BALSAM. BALSAMS. This is an old popular favorite (Lady Slipper) that has been greatly We offer the finest strain of Camellia-flowered Balsams that are in existence, being the careful selection and growth of improved of late years. an American specialist. To get the best flowers, the plants should be transplanted when two or three inches high. Superb Camellia-Flowered. This is the finest strain of large-flow- ered, perfectly double Balsam in cultivation. The flowers, borne in wonderful profusion, are well-formed, full and of immense size, being frequently over two inches in diameter. The strain is also remark- able for bright and effective colors, embracing varied and brilliant self colors, and also superbly mottled and striped varieties. Finest mixed, per pkt. ro cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. Double White Perfection. Beautiful, large, perfectly double, snowy- white fi The finest double white. Camellia-Flowered, choice mixed. Solferino. White, spotted and striped with red. Maiden’s Blush. The name which the grower has given it is very jescriptive of the soft, glowing richness and delicate blending of its wers, of immense size. 15 cts. lo The fine, bushy plants are completely crowded with magnifi- cent double flowers. Per pkt. 15 cts. New Light Lemon. Grand double flowers, of a beautiful light lemon color; really superb. This is a balsam of most extraordinary beauty. Per pkt. 10 cts. CACALIA (Tassel Flower). Also called Flora’s Paint Brush; pretty, tassel-like flowers. Mixed, scarlet and yellow. CALENDULA. Double Mixed, all colors. Meteor. Very handsome, perfectly double and beautifully striped, the petals being cream color, edged with orange yellow. Prince of Orange. The color is very striking, being a pale straw yellow, striped with a most intense shade of orange, which imparts a glowing tone to the whole flower. 10 cts. CALLIOPSIS. Very handsome and showy plants, with numerous flowers of brilliant colors and of long duration in bloom. Mixed, of every shade of color. Per oz. 25 cts. New Dwarf Compact. Of compact, dwarf growth, and each plant produces bright daisy-like flowers, of every shade of yellow, bright brown and dark red. Per pkt. 10 cts, orance CANNA. Very stately and handsome foliage plants, growing from 3 to 8 feet high. Highly ornamental on the lawn or in the center of large beds, Marechal Vaillant, splendid orange ; 4 to 6 feet. Warscewiczii, red flowers, striped foliage; 3 feet. Splendid Mixture, many distinct va rictics. CANDYTUFT: Among the most useful of hardy annuals. Perfectly hardy, and pro- duces its neat clusters of flowers very freely. White. Rocket, spikes of white flowers. Extra Dark Crimson, splendid strain. Mixed, including above and others. - New Dwarf Hybrids. Of dwarf habit and perfect shape, remarkable for their abundant flowers, from pure white to dark purple. Tom Thumb. White, very dwarf; only 4 to 6 inches. Sown early, they will bloom in June, and continue to flower freely until frost. CELOSIA (Cockscomb). Quite easy to grow and certainly one of the most showy and brilliant of annuals. The combs of the best varieties often grow a foot or more across the top. ; Glasgow Prize, or Tom Thumb, very fine new dwarf sort, with dark leaves and crimson combs, distinct and constant. Variegated, bright yellow and rich crimson. Dwarf Mixed, the finest varieties. Feathered Varieties, mixed. CHRYSANTHEMUM. ‘“French Marguerites,’’ or ‘‘ Painted Daisies.” The growing popularity of the single Annual Chrysanthemums, or “« Painted Daisies,’”’ has induced us to offer a complete list of all known varieties that come true to name from seed. These Annual Chrysan- themums have no resemblance whatever to the Perennial varieties. The plants grow twelve to eighteen inches high, and produce on long stems beautiful large flowers, the rich colors having the appearance of being laid on with a paint brush. Album, pure white. Atro-Coccineum. Flowers a rich, velvety, crimson-maroon, with golden rim, about quarter of an inch wide, next the center. 10 cents. Annulatum. Very beautiful flowers, with distinctly-marked, clear-cut rings or bands of color on white or yeliow ground. Burridgeanum (Lord Beaconsfield). Rich crimson-maroon, with white edge and inner white circle. Eclipse. Its large, single flowers are 2¥ to 3 inches in diameter; and exhibit a striking contrast in markings ; they are pure golden-yellow with a bright purplish-scarlet ring on the ray florets, the disk being dark brown. Very free flowering, and comes true from seed. Per packet ro cts. Luteum, clear yellow; very pretty. Purpureum, dark colors; very good. Venustum, reddish-violet. Finest Mixed, embracing all the above and also other colors that, separately, do not come true from seed. CLARKIA. Mixed, double and single. Mrs. Langtry. A very beautiful variety; color of the flower pure white, with an evenly-defined disk brilliant carmine-crimson. See illustration. to cts. CONVOLVULUS MINOR. The Dwarf Morning Glory is a beautiful plant of trailing habit, and is a perfect mass of bloom. Average height of plant, r2 inches. Tricolor Roseus. Beautiful rose-colored flowers with pure white center, fringed with purple, and shading away toward the throat in five broad bands of rich golden-yellow. New Crimson Violet, beautiful flowers : yellow eye encircled with a band of snowy-white, margined with rich crimson violet. Mixed, many bright colors. DAHLIAS. Every one knows and admires the Double Dahlia, but comparatively few are aware that it can be grown so easily from seed, and flowers so beautifully the first season, that the purchase of bulbs is a needless expense, We offer the choicest seed, that, if sown in the spring, will give a magnificent display of the brightest colors by August. Choicest Large-Flowering Double Mixed, or Show. Choicest Mixed Pompon, or Small Flowering. Superb Single and Striped. See Novelties. 15 cts, I5 cts. Sere Sur) Rondout, N. Y., writes, March 22d 1887; My D S were opened this morning, and / am much ed with the siz and thriftiness of them all. = ko eee yesterday, I felt a little vexed at day I am entirely satisfied. d the size When I paid seventy cents express putting myself to needless cost, but toe | ke NHERE NOT OTHERWISE PRICED, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER PACKET mM. it] \\ ~ NWS FL. PL. SINGLE HEDDEWIGGI. DIANTHUS LACINIATUS. DIANTHUS (Pinks). The China and Japan Pinks are deservedly very popular, as few flowers can equal them in beauty and profusion of bloom. They com- prise many distinct and most beautifully-marked varieties, of rich and varied colors. They bloom continually all summer and fall, until over- taken by severe frost; they live over winter and bloom finely again the second season. They are alike ornamental in the garden or for bouquets. The plants generally grow 10 to 15 inches high; of easiest culture. Chinensis (Double Chinese Pinks), large clusters of small double flowers ; finest mixed. Chinensis nanus roseus splendens, beautiful double rose. Imperialis fi. pl. (Double Imperial Pinks), finest mixed. Imperialis flore-albo pleno, double white. —— atrosanguineus fl. pl., intense blood-red. —atroroseus rubro-striatus pl., very beautiful large, double flowers, rose and red striped. 10 cts. Heddewiggi, Finest Single Mixed, magnificent flowers. Heddewiggi, fi. pleno, finest double mixed, in great variety ; extra. Crimson Belle, very large, single dark-red flowers. Eastern Queen, magnificent single flowers, 2 to 4 inches across, most splendidly striped and stained, Diadematus fl. pl (Double Diadem Pink). Hieroglyphically marked, like the original Chinese pinks, in the middle down to the base of each petal; very double, large flowers, magnificent in color. Diadematus grandiflorus striatus plenissimus, extra large, fine double striped flowers. 10 cts. Laciniatus, large, single, fringed flowers; mixed. Laciniatus, fl. pl., magnificent, large, perfectly double and deeply- fringed flowers ; finest mixed. Choice mixture of all the above splendid varieties. 5 cts.; 14 oz. 35 cts.; per oz. 60 cts. GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). Picta Lorenziana (New Doudle Gaillardia). As willbe seen by the illustration, this new double-flower- ing Gaillardia is entirely different from the old single varieties. It is an introduction of great import- ance, and cannot fail to find a place in every garden. 10 cts. Per packet It succeeds well everywhere, and its large, gay- colored, double flowers are produced most abundantly without intermis- sion from July until frost. The colors embrace brilliant shades, comprising chiefly sulphur, golden yellow, orange, amaranth and claret, Per packet to cts. GYPSOPHILA. Paniculata. It is a hardy perennial, flowers and foliage very delicate, a mass of the finest little leaves and branches covered with tiny, white, star-shaped flowers. Of handsome appearance in the garden, its great value is for bouquets ; its delicate sprays imparting a light, airy appearance, impossible to obtain without it. ‘ various 10 cts, ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). Mixed. Flowers yellow, orange and white, leaves finely cut. Mandarin, produces gorgeous effect when in full bloom, The inner side*of the petals is of a rich orange color, the outer side being a brilliant mandarin scarlet. SGOINI’S GAMALOGUE OF BEAUTIAUL RLOWERS. SPOTTED CARPET GODETIA. DAHLIA SUNFLOWER. GODETIA. Very attractive hardy annuals, deserving extensive cultivation. They grow in any garden soil and are very profuse flowering. Lady Satin Rose. Pronounced the most beautiful annual of modern introduction. Unequaled for brilliancy and richness of color. The flowers, produced in remarkable abundance, are of a brilliant deep rose pink, the surface shining like satin. to cts. Spotted Carpet, or Bijou, a most charming, new dwarf variety of this popular genus. The plants never exceed six inches in height, and form curious, carpet-like bushes, a foot or more across, which are densely covered with from 250 to 300 exceedingly chaste and pretty flowers. The flowers are snowy white, with a bright carmine-rose spot at the base of each petal. (See i//ustration.) 10 cts. Lady Albermarle, plants compact and bushy, about twelve inches high, and profusely covered with splendid rosy-carmine flowers, measuring over three inches across. Fine Mixed, many varieties, HELIANTHUS (Sunflower). Oscar Wilde, ‘‘ The Newport Corsage Flower; ’”’ petals are very long and of a bright golden color, while the center of the flower is black and quite small. Mammoth Russian, of enormous size, single flowers frequently eigh- teen to twenty inches in diameter. poultry. Oz. 10 cts, The Dahlia. numerous bright, golden-yellow flowers, which are so perfectly dou- The seed is valued for feeding The plants are of dwarf, bushy habit, and produce ble as to suggest the name. The plant is very gorgeous in bloom, and is exceedingly useful in many locations, 10 ets. ICE PLANT. Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum, fine for vases or baskets: singular icy foliage. LARKSPUR. Well-known annuals of great beauty, and remarkable for the richness of their colors. Double Dwarf Rocket, finest mixed; magnificent spikes of flowers. LINUM (Crimson Flax). Grandiflorum Rubrum, one of the most beautiful annuals known, invaluable for bedding. LOBELIA. Very dwarf plants, growing four to six inches high, and forming dense masses of flowers. Of easy culture, and well adapted for bedding, edging, pots or rockeries, Erinus compacta, deep rich blue. Erinus compacta alba, white. Finest Mixed Erinus Varieties. MARIGOLD. The African varieties are stronger in habit, and produce larger flow- ers than the French. The striped varieties vary considerably in their markings, being blotched or striped, and beautifully gold laced. African Double Mixed, very fine. French Double Dwarf, mixed colors. Of compact habit, with numer- ous flowers of brightest colors. New French, Compact Gold Striped. The plant is very compact and dwarf, attaining a height of only six to eight inches, Each plant is thickly studded with large, handsome flowers, striped with chestnut brown on yellow ground. 1o cts. 4% WHERE NOT OTHERWISE PRICED, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER PACKET. 44 MARVEL-OF-PERU (Mirabilis). The well-known Four e’clec® is esteemed for compact growth, rich, glossy leaves, profusion of bloom and diversity of color. Marvel-of-Peru, finest mixed. Longifiora, large white flowers, very sweet. MATRICARIA (Feverfew). Eximia fi. pl. Extremely beautiful plants, 12 to 15 inches high, with handsome light green, laciniated foliage. Grows freely in any garden soil and bears numerous perfectly double, pure white flowers, one inch in diameter, and resembling Anemone-flowered Asters. Per pkt. ro cts. The Mignonette is a universal favorite on account of its delicate fragrance. The seed should be scattered liberally in sunny skKuations. Sweet Mignonette. New Giant Pyramidal, very fine large flowers ; tree-like habit. Much better than the above. Golden Queen, avery fine new variety, with flowers of golden hue, highly effective. 1o cts. Extra fine, with large ved flowers; fure. Per pucket, ro cts. = MIMULUS (Monkey GOLDEN QUEEN. Plant). Tender-looking plants, with singularly-shaped and brilliantly-colored flowers, blotched and spotted in every conceivable manner. Tigrinus. Moschatus (Musk Plant). MOLUCCELLA (Shell Flower). The Molucca Balm, or Shell Flower, is r Fine hybrid varieties mixed. Leaves musk-scented. a very curious and interesting plant. It is a strong annual, with but few leaves and many tiny cups of a pea- Within the calyx a but- ton-shaped bud unfolds into a flower go . green hue. formed like a shell, of white and pur- ple color. The square stems of the plant curl upward in candelabrum form, and reach two to three feet in Io Cts. MIMOSA (Sensitive Plant). Mimosa pudica, so sensitive is this plant that if the leaves are touched they instantly fold up. MY OSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not). These charming little favorites succeed best in damp, shady situa- tions, but will thrive well in almost any soil. Palustris, the true Blue Forget-Me-Not. Alpestris, blue, dwarf, free flowering. Alpestris alba, white; height, 6 Alpestris rosea, rose. Eliza Fonrobert. The flowers are of a beautiful sky-blue color, with a clearly-defined yellow eye. height. inches. The plant resembles in habit the form ofacandelabrum. 10 cts. NICOTIANA. Affinis, 2 new ornamental variety, of recent introduction, of the Tobacco plant, very distinct in growth and flowers. It produces splendid, pure white, Bouvardia-like flowers, on long terminal tubes. When its large flowers are fully expanded in the evening and early morning it has a most striking effect, and so fragrant that a small bed will perfume the whole surrounding atmosphere. It also succeeds finely as a house plant. If the plants are taken up in the fall, cut k and potted, they: will bloom freely all winter in the house; 2 ft. NEMOPHILA (Love Grove). Of neat, compact habit, blooming freely all summer. ; } ; = J vac cts. If thinned to four inches apart, the plants will present a dense mass of flowers. Mixed, many ate Viel? ol a : bh heict rich, Dright colors. OXALIS. A splendid little plant which we can highly recom- Tropzloides. mend for edgings or borders. It only grows three to four inches high, with neat, beautiful brown leaves, and small, bright yellow flowers. It has been extensively used for bedding in the public gardens of Boston, and was universally admired. Where once used, no garden will afterward be considered complete without it. 10 cts. ‘Snow Queen, or Snowflake, flowers of a pure satiny white. ROBERT SGOMT & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. mb Varieties)- NASTURTIUM (Tom gue The Improved Dwarf a) Thumb Nastur- or Tom tiums unrivaled in beauty and effect. When are planted in poor soil, they flower most profusely and remain long in bloom. Tom Thumb Beauty, yellow and scarlet. Crystal Palace Gem, sulphur, spotted with * maroon. Pearl, white, fine for con- trast. Empress of India. Of dwarf, bushy habit, the leaves are of a very dark purplish-blue col- , making a suitable : —————— EMPRESS OF INDIA NASTURTIUM. Its profusion of bloom and dazzling or, background for the bril- liant crimson-scarlet flowers. richness of color are remarkable. Per packet, ro cts. King of Tom Thumbs, intense scarlet flowers, and rich, dark foli- age; very handsome. ; Spotted King, flowers a rich orange color, spotted with maroon. Tom Thumb Varieties Mixed. Per oz. 15 cts. QUADRICOLOR PANSY. PANSY. It is needless to say anything in praise of this universal favorite. It is everywhere popular, both for the brilliant beauty of its flowers and the long continuation of bloom. By plucking off the flowers as soon as they begin to fade, the succeeding flowers will be much more numerous and of larger size than if any are allowed to go to seed. Giant Trimardeau. An entirely distinct, new race, remarkable for the extra large size of the flowers, which, however, are not so circular in form as the Imperial German. Cassier’s Giant, very fine. 15 cts. Odier or Blotched, superb large-eyed flowers of very good shape and beautifully blotched with rich and varied colors. 1o cts. Quadricolor, upper petals sky-blue, edged with violet; the lower pet- als are mostly purple, sometimes on a white, sometimes on a yellow ground, marbled and spotted; most brilliant in colors. tro cts. Lord Beaconsfield, new, large flowers, of deep purple-violet, sha ing off in the top petals to a white hue; highly effective. x Emperor William, flowers of a splendid ultramarine blue. Prince Bismarck, remarkably beautiful ; shades of brown and colden- bronze marble. I5 cts. 15 cts. 5 King of the Blacks, intensely dark, almost coal black. to cts. Oculata Aurea, the two upper petals are of a dark reddish-brown color, broadly margined with golden yellow ; lower petals p low, with dark eye. 15 cts. Azure Blue, very fine. Pure Yellow, large golden flowers. Striped and Mottled Varieties, very fine and exceedingly Dark Purple, rich, deep color. , Silver-edged, dark purple, white border. xo cts. Extra Choice, Very Large Flowering. rocts. Large Flowering, Very Fine Mixed. 4a5- W e will send twelve packets of the abov Deautiful. ; € varieties of Pansies. selection, for 50 cts., or purchaser’s choice of any 8 pkts. fi S. for 50 cts. ta WUERE NOT OTHERWISE PRICED, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER PACKET ee eee ee SCOTS GAMALOGUE OF BEAUTMIHUL ALOWERS. PHLOX DRUMMONDII GRANDIFLORA. The large-flowering Phlox are re- markable for size and perfection of outline of flowers and brilliancy of color. The brilliancy of effect when planted in beds or masses cannot be described, and we recommend a lib- eral use of the seed in this manner. . The large heads of bloom are pro- duced so abundantly as to completely conceal the foliage. Alba, pure white, very chaste, in masses. 10 cts. Coccinea, intense brilliant scarlet. Io Cts. Elegans, very handsome, light and dark rose color, with large white eye that is nearly one-half the Io cts. 1o cts. diameter. Splendens, vivid crimson, with white cross. Striata, ground colors purple ; flesh, pink, blue, crimson and salmon, all striped and penciled with white. Choicest Mixed, embracing all the above separate colors and every 1o Cts. Io cts. other conceivable shade. : imma NEw DWARF PHLOXES, NEW DWARF PHLOX DRUMMONDII. This is.an entirely distinct and very valuable section. The plants only grow six to eight inches high, and are very free flowering. lent for edging beds of the Grandiflora varieties. DWARF PHLOX, Chamois Rose. A fine, new, dwarf, com- pact variety, with large umbels of circular-shaped flowers, of a lovely, delicate, salmon-rose color. Coccinea Striata. Similar to the Fireball, except that the bright crimson flowers are distinctly striped with white. Cinnabarina. Phloxes ; may best be described as a glowing vermilion scarlet. Exce}l- Per packet 15 cts. Per packet 15 cts. A new and very brilliant color, hitherto unknown in Per packet 15 cts. Fireball. Brilliant scarlet. Snowball. Pure white. Extra Fine Mixed. Many bright colors. Per packet 15 cts, Bay Any two packets for 25 cts., or any five packets for 50 cts. PERILLA. Nankinensis, valuable for bedding purposes and for general effect as an ornamental plant, from its beautiful, metallic, bronzy-purple foliage. A very beautiful bed can be arranged by a center of Perilla, surrounded by Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, with edging of Lobelias. New Dwarf Compact. yet introduced. only eighteen inches high, which is only one-half the height of the old varieties. It will be also found useful to border a bed of the above. 10 cls, Per packet 15 cts. Per packet 15 cts. By far the most valuable variety for borders The plants are very uniform and compact, growing POPPY (PAPAVER). Very showy, free-flowering, hardy annuals, with handsome flowers, Carnation Double, or Peony-flowered, Mixed, splendid, large double flowers, of brightest colors; height, 3 to 4 feet. Danebrog, or Victoria Cross, very fine, single poppy; flower scarlet, with a large white spot on the base of the petals. PORTULACA. In brilliancy and beauty df color Portulacas are unrivaled. situations and light soils, they rapidly carpet the ground, Finest Single Mixed, a great variety of colors. Double Rose-flowered, Mixed, unsurpassed. In sunny 10 cts. | Splendens (Scarlet Sage), most gorgeous plants, with spikes of in- PETUNIA. Most valuable plants, succeeding well almostanywhere. They are par- ticularly showy in beds or masses, and are universal favorites, on account of their richness of color, fragrance and continued blooming. Petunia Hybrida, Superfine Mixed, from a superb collection of all colors, including the finest striped Flowers of For bedding or massing is the best strain > > and blotched varieties. large size and great beauty. obtainable. Per pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. Hybrida, seed. SS =. New Dwarf Inimitable, little bushy DBIANC PHILAs plants of five to eight. inches in height, studded with beautifully- mixed, good imported striped flowers; exceedingly effective either in masses or in pots. gS!) I Per pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. For Superb Large-flowering Petunias, see Novelties. RICINUS (Castor-Oil Bean). Picturesque foliage plants that speedily attain gigantic proportions, and are ornamental until destroyed by frost. Gibsoni Mirabilis. bronze color, with carmine veins ; The numerous graceful leaves are of a clear the bright carmine fruits are pro- duced in large bunches. 10 Cts. Gibsoni (Duchess of Edinburgh), dark purple stems and leaves. Gibsoni Coccineus. new Ricinus is the most beau- This tiful variety yet obtained. The stalks and /eaves are of a bright metallic-bronse color, often almost as red as fire. The large bunches of fruit are of a burning crimson color. When we add thatduring one the height of from /7ve/ze to four- season plants attain a teen feet, some idea may be formed of the magnificent and striking appearance that a group makes on a lawn, or among shrubbery. Per packet, ro cts. Borboniensis, of noble aspect. 15 feet high. Sanguineus, red stalks, scar- let fruit: 6 feet. Mixed, many choice varieties. SALPIGLOSSIS (Velvet Flower). Flowers resembling the Petunia in shape and size, but singularly marked and beautifully penciled. Of the easiest culture and such beauty that it deserves a place in every garden. Mixed, of a great variety of rich colors. SALVIA SPLENDENS., SCHIZANTHUS PAPILIONAGCEUS, SALVIA. tensely vivid scarlet flowers, that continue in profusion until frost, Of the easiest growth, should be in every garden, 10 cts, 4a WHERE NOT OTHERWISE PRICED, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER PACKET. 46 SANVITALIA. Procumbens fl, pl., effective dwarf, creeping plant, with profusion of double, bright yellow flowers. SCHIZANTHUS. Useful half-hardy annuals, 114 to 2 feet in height, literally covered with curiously-spotted and blotched flowers of bright colors. Papilionaceus (Butterfly Flower), a charming variety, marked with dark violet, yellow, crimson, etc. Pinnatus roseus, fiowers rose and white, spotted blood-red. ro cts. all colors. SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride). This old and well-known hardy annual is not as generally cultivated as it deserves. The perfectly double flowers afford a great range of color, and they are very useful for cutting. Dwarf Double Mixed, plants of compact habit and bearing profusely globe-shaped double flowers, of great beauty both as to form and color; all shades of white, carmine, lilac, maroon and sky-blue. SILENE. Carnea plena, very compact, of dwarf habit, with bright, glossy green leaves and numerous flesh-colored double flowers. A splendid plant for edgings or borders ; literally smothered with bloom. SWEET SULTAN. Centaurea Suaveolens. The Yellow Sweet Sultan is one of the most attractive of our common hardy annuals. Mixed, many curious markings ; Io cts. Tt produces its handsome, brush-like, bright yellow flowers in wonderful profusion; useful for cutting for bouquets. STOCK, TEN WEEKS. All the varieties are desirable as pot-plants as well as in the open garden. They are greatly prized for cut flowers, on account of their fragrance and diversity of color. To have a continuous succession of bloom, sow at intervals from the beginning of March to the end of May. Dwarf German Ten-Weeks, fine mixed. Largest-flowering Dwarf, choice, Mixed. 10 cts. Largest-flowering Dwarf, Blood Red, very rich and strikingly brilliant. 10 cts. Largest-flowering Dwarf, pure White. tocts. Wallfliower-leaved, Mixed, of dwarf habit, with shining, glossy foliage and fine double flowers. 15 cts. New Giant Perfection. A splendid race, growing 2% feet high, with large spikes of perfectly double flowers. The flowers are of great substance and remain a long time in bloom, Those who have never grown this strain can scarcely conceive of the magnificent spikes of flowers. All the best colors mixed. TORENIA. Charming plants for pot culture, vases or hanging baskets. They succeed well in the open ground in summer; are exceedingly free bloomers, and the flowers are of great beauty. I5 cts. Fournieri, lovely, velvety-blue flowers, with three large spots of darkest blue and bright yellow throat. 20 cts. A WILD FLOWER GARDEN. Mixed Seeds. Embracing scores of varieties of such easy growing and pretty flowers as are suitable for forming A WILD FLOWER GARDEN. This mixture will be found very useful for woodland walks, roadsides, railway embank- meets, etc. Large packet 10 cts. ; oz. 25 cts.; Y% tb 75 cts.; per tb $2.50. Mrs. W. E. York, St. Helena, Cal., writes, June 28th, 1887 :—I am pleased to acknowledge receipt of plants sent by yourhouse. Although the weather was very warm, they all came through in fine condition. Thank you for the liberal and courteous manner in which you have filled past orders. T. B. Tucker, Columbus, Kans., writes, September sth, 1887: The roses I bought from you last spring have grown splendidly. The American Beauty and James Sprunt are in bloom at this time, as fine as you ever saw. ROBERT SGOTT & SON, PENROSE | NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. VERBENA HYBRIDA. VERBENA. Verbenas in quantity are more easily obtained from seed than from cuttings, and there is, moreover, a chance of raising HOMEBICS: Sown in spring, they flower quite early in the season, and a single plas =i good rich soil, will cover a space 4 to 5 ft. in diameter, producing, if the flowers are cut as soon as they begin to fade, a mass of bloom until killed by frost. Hybrida mixed, good imported seed. , Hybrida extra fine mixed, from a superb collection of named i rieties. his seed is unequaled (except by the new Grandifiorva) in size and perfection of flowers and range of colors Packet 20 cts. Auricula-flowered. Splendid flowers, of large size and bright colors, each with large white eye. 20 Cts. Scarlet Defiance, brightest scarlet. 20 cts. Pure White, a very fine strain. 15 cts. Italian Striped, very showy striped flowers of bright colors. 15 cts. NEW LARGE FLOWERING. See Novelties, page 31. 25 ts. VERBENA venosa. This is not a yérid verbena, like the above varieties, but a sfecies. It is excellent for bedding, and produces numerous small trusses of light purple-violet flowers. see *' 2-3 GH AD soy BUN <4 POMPONE ZINNIAS. VINCA (Madagascar Periwinkle.) A genus of splendid house and bedding plants, growing 18 i high, with glossy green leaves and beautiful circular flowers. If sown under glass and the plants set out early in the garden, they will flower beautifully during the summer and autumn and may be potted for the house before frost. Rosea, fine rose color. to cts. Rosea Alba, white, with rosy eye. Mixed, the above two varieties. ZINNIA. The Double Zinnias are remarkable for the large size, symmetry, an beauty of their flowers, and for duration and profuseness of blo om. Choicest Double Mixed. Perfectly double flowers of grand form, large size, and great brilliancy of colors. Large-Flowering Dwarf. A new dwarf section. especially desirat The compact, bushy plants rarely grow over two feet high, and ar covered with double Dahlia-like flowers of great beauty. ro cts. New Pompone. These we really consider the most beautiful of all Zinnias, not only on account of the convenient size and perfect fi but also on account of their peculiar markings, many of the being two-colored, and on others each petal shade. The florets are piled in a symmetrical, smooth cone. to the very tip. The colors range from pure white, throuch and buffs, to a clear chrome yellow. ‘Then, again, : tints ranging from the softest pinks to the deepest crimsons, and coppers and reds; and some are curiosly two-colored. florets being pale when first expanded, and afterward deeper hue. Per packet ro cts.; 3 packets for 25 cts. ro cts. G flowers edged with a dz changing toa 4G WHERE NOT OTHERWISE PRICED, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER PACKET SGOMI’S GAMALOGUE OF BEAUTMIRUL RLOWERS. 47 @rnamental Annual Climbers. They are also very useful in covering trellises, walls, stumps of trees and wherever a screen is necessary. Many of them are very rapid growing and attain a great height; others, like Sweet Peas and Nasturtiums, make beautiful hedges and furnish an abundance Q° very graceful habit, these Annual Climbers add greatly to the beauty of the garden. of cut flowers. The Ipomceas (including the well-known Cypress Vine), Gourds, Japanese Hop, Balsam Apple, Balloon Vine and Lophospermum, grow very rapidly and make dense screens. * * * We cannot too strongly recommend the liberal planting of Sweet Peas, particularly she beautiful new varieties, described on page 30. The well-known old favorites, Sweet Peas—mixed seed costing only 10 cts. an ounce—should be freely used. PRICES. Where no price is printed, all varieties are FIVE CENTS PER PACKET, and EXTRA BRYONIA. CoBcEA SCANDENS. BRYONIA. A beautiful climbing annual, with handsome cut-leaved Laciniosa. foliage, of rapid growth and easiest culture. It bears most profusely attractive fruits, the size of a cherry, of light green color striped with white. 10 cts. CANARY-BIRD FLOWER. This is one of the most beautiful of climbing plants, with handsomely- fringed, rich yellow flowers and delicate foliage. CARDIOSPERMUM (Balloon Vine). The Balloon Vine, or Love-in-a-Puff, is of rapid growth, with pretty foliage and inflated capsules. COBCEA SCANDENS. Of rapid growth and large size, with fine foliage. This is one of the most graceful climbers ; large, bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful violet blue. 10 cts. CONVOLVULUS (Morning Glory). Convolvulus major, fine quality, embracing a great variety of colors and markings. Seed of the well-known Morning Glory is so cheap, the flowers so bright, and the vines of such rapid growth, that it should be largely planted, to cover otherwise unsightly outhouses. Per oz. to cts. CYPRESS VINE. One of the most elegant vines, with delicate, fern-like foliage and beautiful star-shaped flowers. Mixed Colors, scarlet, white and rose, CYCLANTHERA. Explodens, attains a height of 1o feet and bears oval-shaped fruits, which explode with a loud noise when ripe. IPOMCEA. Rapid-growing, tender annuals, with ornamental foliage and beautiful, most varied-colored flowers. very useful for house culture. Bona Nox, Good Night, or Evening Glory, large white flowers. Coccinea, Star Ipomeea, small scarlet flowers, very bright. Hederacea Grandiflora superba, rich sky-blue flowers. Grandiflora striped-leaved, mixed, beautiful flowers ; leaves green, marbled with silvery white. Choice Mixed, a large variety. 1O Cts, Valuable climbers for the garden and MAURANDYA. Charming climbers, elegant alike in flower and foliage, and from their graceful, slender grqwth are well suited for hanging-baskets, trailing over vases, etc. The seed should be started early in hotbed or the Mixed, blue, white and mauve. ot | EEDS to the value of FIFTY CENTS, furchaser’s selection, are given with every DOLLAR’S WORTH ordered,—this offer includes Novelties also, pages 30 to 40. LOPHOSPERMUM. ORNAMENTAL GOURDS. LOPHOSPERMUM. This is one of the most beautiful climbing annuals in Scandens. cultivation and is very easily grown. It has elegant, graceful flowers, of large size, resembling foxgloves in shape, and of a rich rosy-purple color. The flowers are produced in rich profusion, while the foliage is also extremely beautiful. The leaves are of velvety texture and, the young leaves are shaded with bronze. It deserves a place in every garden. Per packet ro cts. MOMORDICA. Balsamina (Sa/sam Affle). A very beautiful climbing plant from the West Indies, graceful foliage and handsome apple-shaped fruits. Charantia (Balsam Pear). Apple; it is a rapid-growing climber, with very beautiful fruits, as This is commonly known as the Balsa shown in the illustration, of rich golden-yellow color, which, when ripe, open, disclosing the seeds encased in a brilliant carmine cover- ing. The fruits, preserved in alcohol, make a most useful liniment, unsurpassed for sores, cuts or bruises. ORNAMENTAL GOURDS. A large and interesting class, producing a great variety of curious fruits, many of which are peculiarly marked. Most of the fruits are hard shelled and will keep for years, exciting much attention. Lemon, small, yellow fruit. Hercules’ Club, club-shaped, 4 feet long. Miniature Bottle-shaped. Orange, the well-known Mock Orange. Pear-shaped, green, striped with cream. Fine mixed, from a large collection. Very elegant, slender-growing climbers, rapidly covering wire trel- lises, hanging baskets, etc., in the house. In sheltered situations they succeed well out of doors. Mixed, finest varieties. 10 cts. The Tropzxolum majus, or Tall Nasturtiums, are among the easiest grown and prettiest of climbers. ‘They bear hot, dry weather very well, and thrive on poor soil. The Tropwolum Lobbianum is a pretty but rather delicate class: very free bloomers, and desirable for house culture in pots or hanging baskets. Majus, Finest Mixed Tall Nasturtium, many bright colors; per packet 5 cts.; Lobbianum, mixed varieties. Giant of Battles, sulphur, spotted with red, Lucifer, flowers very dark scarlet, and foliage of rich bronze-green ; per oz. 15 cts. 10 Cts, very brilliant and full of flowers until frost. 10 cts, ae WHERE NOT OTHERWISE PRICED, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER PACKET. THE MOON FLOWER. This is a lovely variety of Ipomea, which, although it has been known in some gardens in England for upward of fifty years, has been almost totally forgotten or neglected until recently, when it attracted great attention at Kew, and was brought prominently before the public by a beautiful colored plate published in 7he Garden. It is one of the most beautiful of all annual climbers, and ‘‘it is impossible to overrate the many excellencies of this Ipomeea.’’ The flowers are of immense Size, quite four inches in diameter, some a beautiful blue, others pure white in color; they are produced in hundreds and all over the twining branches of the plants. very handsome for table decorations—the blue flowers assuming a The flowers, placed in saucers of water, are magenta color under gaslight. Quite distinct from the plant offered on page 13, and seed must be started very early to flower well. Per packet ro cts.; 3 packets for 25 cts. S— IN. SG Fe SA, a SWEET PEAS. Sweet Peas are unsurpassed for hedges and for cutting. They bloom freely all summer and autumn, if the flowers are cut off and not allowed to gotoseed. We offer each variety by the ounce, and we know that no one will regret having a plentiful supply of these lovely, fragrant flowers. See Novelties, page 30, for beautiful new varieties. All varie- ties named below are Five Cents per packet. Scarlet Invincible. A beautiful, rich scarlet. Painted Lady, rose and white. Per oz. ro cts. Blue Edged, white and pink, edged with blue. Scarlet-striped, has more white in the striping than the Invincible Red-striped. Per oz. ro cts. Invincible Red-striped. Per oz. 15 cts. White. Per oz. 10 cts. Crown Princess of Prussia, bright blush. Per oz. 15 cts. Princess Beatrice, beautiful rose color. Per oz. 20 cts. Light Blue and Purple. Per oz. 15 cts. Purple-striped. Per ib $1.00; oz. ro cts. All Colors Mixed, per th 75 cts. ; oz. 10 cts. Kverlasting Flowers. The Everlasting Flowers, with their rich, brilliant colors, are very valuable for winter decoration. They should be cut as soon as they come into full bloom, tied in small bunches and dried slowly in the shade, with the heads downward, to keep the stems straight. ACROCLINIUM, Mixed, rose and white. AMMOBIUM, small, white flowers; pretty. GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth), Mixed, small, globe-shaped, double flowers, of perfect form and bright colors. Nana Compacta, of very compact, dwarf habit; double flowers, of a deep violet red. 10 cts. HELICHRYSUM, the best of all the Everlastings, with fine, large, double flowers. Monstrosum, brightest colors mixed. Dwarf, splendid Mixed, all colors. RODANTHE Manglesii, fine and graceful. Alba, pure white. XERANTHEMUM mixed, showy, double flowers, purple, rose and white. Superbissimum flore pleno, purple, pompon-flowering. Superbissimum album fi. pl., white, pompon-flowered. Per oz. 15 cts. PeTmozartoictse to cts. Io cts. ROBERT SGOTT & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. Agrostis Nebulosa, fine and feathery ; elegant. Avena Sterilis (Animated Oat) ; 2% feet. Briza maxima (Quaking Grass), large racemes of beautiful rattles ; very ornamental. Coix Lachryma (Job’s Tears). Erianthus Ravenna, as fine as Pampas Grass. Mixed Annual Varieties of Ornamental Grasses. Pardy Perennial Hlowers. BLOOMING THE SECOND YEAR FROM SEED. In this list are included such flowers as bloom the second year from seed, and many of them, with scarcely any care, continue to give a fine display of bloom year after year. Every garden should contain at least the most attractive of these hardy perennials, of which we would particu- larly recommend our fine strains of Aquilegias, Carnations, Delphin- iums, Gladioli, Hollyhocks and Sweet Williams. The seed should be sown in the spring, in some unused corner of the garden, where the plants can grow until earl} in the fall; then transplant to the location Per pkt.. 10 cts. where they are to flower. PRICES. Aut FLowER SEEDS, NOT OTHERWISE PRICED, ARE Five CENTS PER PACKET, AND WE ALLOW THE PURCHASER TO SELECT SEEDS TO THE VALUE OF $1.50 FOR $1.00 SENT US; TO THE VALUE OF $3.00 FOR $2.00, ETC. ADLUMIA. Cirrhosa (Allegheny Vine), a pretty biennial climber, with green foliage; flowers pink and white. rocts. | ALYSSUM (Gold Dust). Saxatile, small, golden-yellow flowers. AQUILEGIA (Columbine). Best Double Mixed, beautiful and varied colors. Skinneri, a very handsome new species ; flowers vivid scarlet, tipped with yellow. 10 cts. CAMPANULA (Canterbury Bells). Single Varieties Mixed, various colors. Double Varieties Mixed. Ve tea Zim CARNATION. CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES. Large, beautiful and very fragrant flowers, as perfect in form as the Rose. Seeds sown in open ground in May or June will flower splendidly the next season. They are nearly everywhere hardy, but in very cold situations the plants should be protected by a little straw or a few boughs. Carnation, German, extra fine, double mixed, first quality, from CHRYSANTHEMUM. choicest flowers. 25 cts. Choice double mixed, very good. ro cts. New Grenadin, for florists this fine Carnation is invaluable ; it fl profusely three weeks earlier than any other. From 60 to 7o per cent. produce charming double flowers of a brilliant scarlet. ES cts. Picotee, fine Double Mixed, a splendid strain of double Picotees ; edges of petals bordered with various colors. Fancy Picotee, extra fine, mixed, a superb strain. 2< cts. DIANTHUS (Perennial Pinks). Plumarius (Pleasant Eye Pink). This is the old original very fragrant. to cts. ; Scoticus fl. pl. (Paisley, or Florists’ Pink), a very pretty double variety of the preceding; the flowers are very fragrant. A fine hardy perennial for the garden. 20 cts. owers 15 cts. clove pink ; WHERE NOT OTHEWISE PRICED, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER PACKET SGOMNS GAMALOGUE OF BEAUMAFUL RLOWERS. ee = - — NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. New Fancy Perennial Varieties. Of late years these beautiful flowers have won unbounded admiration, and many new varieties of extraordinary beauty have been introduced. It is not generally known that these superb new varieties are quite easily raised from seed, and that seed sown in the spring will produce strong plants that will flower freely in the autumn. We have secured seed from a splendid collection, embracing all the best Incurved, Pompon, Japanese, Chinese and Anemone-flowered varieties. It is impossible to fortell the beauty and pleasure that a few packets of this seed willafford. Per packet 25 cts. ; 5 packets for $1.00. DELPHINIUM (Perennial Larkspur). Formosum (Trne), brilliant blue, white eye. Choice Mixed, best varieties. DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Fine Mixed, long racemes of beautifully-spotted flowers. SWEET WILLIAM. GLADIOLUS. LEMOINE! GLADIOLUS. The culture of Gladioli from seed is easy and very interesting, as thus new varieties, often of great beauty, are obtained. They bloom the second and third year. they germinate ; the bulbs can be allowed to remain out all winter, French Hybrids, mixed, ro cts. Extra Fine Mixed, seed saved from the choicest flowers. 20 cts. New Lemoinei, Hardy Hybrids, a most interesting class, remarkable The It is Sow seed in light soil, and give protection until for the great beauty and intense, rich colors of the flowers. colors are more intense and richer than in any other Gladioli. impossible to over-praise the surpassing brilliancy of this splendid new class. 25 Cts. HOLLYHOCK. For majestic growth and massive beauty, the Hollvhock stands un- rivaled. Flowers very large and perfectly double. Double Extra, fine mixed, best strain. LATHYRUS (Perennial Pea). Mixed, easily grown, ornamental, free-flowering, hardy climber; flow- Ic cts. ers purple and white; 5 feet. PAEONY. A well-known, hardy, herbaceous plant; large, double flowers of va- rious shades of rose, crimson and white. 15 cts. SWEET WILLIAM. Matchless border plants, with heads of bloom of great size and won- derful beauty ; shoulJ be in every garden; 1% ft. Perfection Single Mixed, a splendid strain; flowers of many bright colors and varied markings, including the finest auricula-eyed varie- ties, Dunetti, beautiful, rich crimson scarlet. Double Mixed, choicest seed. VIOLA (Violet). The popular Sweet Violet flowers very early in the spring and can be grown easily from seed. Odorata (Sweet Violet), blue. WALL FLOWER. Fine German Double Mixed, all colors. 1 STOCKS. The Emperor Stock frequently lives for several years if protected from frost; the Brompton is a biennial, of branching habit. Emperor, or Perpetual, fine mixed. Brompton, or Winter, fine mixed. To cts, »cts 10 cts. 1o cts 4 GHOIGE SEEDS KOR ©HE GREENHOUSE. Of the following expensive seeds the strains we offer are very choice, and the flowers will well repay those who have the conveniences and the time to devote to their careful culture. ABUTILON, finest mixed (Chinese Bell Flower), handsome, shrubby plants, with beautiful bell-shaped flowers, ground colors crimson, yellow and white, richly streaked and veined. The plants grow rapidly from seed, and bloom in about four months. They are valuable grown only for summer flowering in the garden, but also bloom profusely in the house in winter. 15 cts. AGAPANTHUS umbellata (Lily of the Palace), beautiful large umbels of blue flowers ; easily raised from seed. BEGONIA, tuberous-rooted hybrids, profuse-blooming plants, with magnificent large flowers of red and yellow; seedlings bloom in 6to8 months. 25 cts CALCEOLARIA hybrida, splendid mixed. beautiful of house plants, bearing hundreds of showy, pocket-like To Cts. One of the most flowers, of various colors, including handsomely spotted and tigered Varietics. <5 Cts. CARNATION. Perpetual or Tree Carnation, choicest mixed, extra fine strain. 25 cts CENTAUREA Gymnocarpa, delicately cut, and beautiful, white, fern-like foliage. Candidissima, white leaved. 25 cts. CINERARIA hybrida, easily grown and one of the most popular covered with a mass of bloom of richest 15 cts. of all greenhouse plants ; colors—crimson, magenta, violet purple and variegated, Large-flowering, finest mixed, choicest. 25 cts. COLEUS, choicest new sorts, mixed. CUPHEA Platycentra (Cigar or Fire-Cracker Plant), pretty and free-blooming; black, tipped scarlet and white. CYCLAMEN Persicum, Splendid Mixed, a handsome, winter- blooming plant, with delicate-colored, fragrant flowers. 20 ERYTHRINA Christa Galli (Coral Tree), a half-hardy shrub, 5 to 6 feet high, with largé spikes of scarlet, pea-shaped flowers FUCHIAS, Mixed. and single flowers, including the finest new varieties GERANIUMS. These favorite plants are easily raised from seed, which will frequently reward the cultivator with charming new varie- 25 cts, 15 cts cts rs cts Our seed has been saved from the finest double 25 cts. ties. With good care, the plants will bloom in about six morths. Zonale, common mixed. 10 cts. Zonale, extra choice mixed. Fancy Mixed Pelargoniums (Lady Washington Geraninums), Packet *5 cts. 20 Cts. choice and rare varieties. Finest Double, fertilized by one of the best growers, produces a large percentage of fine double flowers. 15 seeds, 50 Cts. GLOXINIA hybrida, very choice mixed, magnificent bulbous- rooted plants, bearing profusely large, bell-shaped flowers of surpass- ing beauty in color and markings; our seed 1s extra fine. 25 cts. LANTANA, finest mixed, shrubby plants, with clusters of Verbena- like flowers: LYNARIA Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy), the very pretty trailing species for covering rock-work, stumps, and for vases and hanging makes a grand display the first season. 10 cts. baskets. 15 cts. PRIMULA Sinensis (Chinese Primrose), one of the most satis- factory and beautiful of house plants. Spring-sown seeds will produce plants that will bloom profusely the following winter. Fimbriata rosea, rose; extra fine. Fimbriata alba, extra fine white. Fimbriata, splendid mixed, large flowering. 25 Fimbriata filicifolia mixed (lern-leaved Primula), beautiful 25 cts 25 cts cts foliage and splendid large flowers. 25 cts SMILAX. The well-known Boston Smilax. ro cts The plants Please Mrs. A. S. Dean, Pittston, Pa., writes, Feb. 28th, 1887: arrived in perfect condition; am pleased beyond expectation, accept my thanks for the fine extra. Mrs. D. H. Sauter, Sulphur Springs, Ohio, writes, March arst, 1887; The ae and seeds arrived in excellent condition, Accept my sincere thanks for your promptness and carefulness in filling order Water Hecms (Florist), Janesville, Wis., writes, May 18th, 1887 Enclosed find order, ete. I have had such good success with the seeds I ordered from you some time ago that I will try them again 4e-WHERE NOT OTHERWISE PRICED, ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE FIVE CENTS PER PACKET, A Few Bardy Plants and SUMMER-RLOWERING BULBS. 2S ee We have only a few pages of our Catalogue in which to briefly call attention to a few hardy plants and Su eee ing Bulbs, but we trust that all our customers will include some of these in their order, as they are easily BrOMe a ee give abundant satisfaction. Our Gladioli, Lilies and Caladiums are very fine, while the AMPELOPSIS | EIT ee HypRANGEA GRANDIFLORA should be in every garden, if only a small city yard. And what garden of any size a z 2 to omit the Caladium, Tritoma, Hyacinthus Candicans, or the fragrant Tuberose ? We have made our ee i 9 eae send all, postpaid, by mail to any address. We can pack Bulbs, Roses and other Plants and F lower Seeds all together one box, without injury to either, for mail or express. Double Tuberose. Plant outside about May Ist, about | two inches below the surface, in some _ warm spot. Some may be started in | boxes of sand in the house, and care- _ fully placed in the ground about May | 15th, when they will bloom much earlier. While the fragrance is op- pressive in a close room, it is simply Tage ahaa delicious in the fresh air. Flowers Tigridia. (Shell Flowers.) will measure over one inch in diameter, We think these are among the most interesting and | with pure white, waxy petals. Price effective summer-flowering bulbs. With their peculiarshaped | for best bulbs 8 cts. each; 75 cts. per flowers, which are well represented in our illustration, the | doz.; $4.0oper 100. By express, $2.50 colors are most difficult to describe, looking like the extraor- | and $3.00 per 100, according to size TIGRIDIA GRANDIFLORA ALBA. dinary and tropical shells. The varieties are :— of bulbs. NEWlexer eRe ene Conchiflora. With rich, buff-yellow sepals, and the co- TUBEROSE. rolla or inner portion of the flower spotted and mottled New Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses. with chocolate and maroon. Io cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; The Tuberose is justly a universal favorite, and is grown 7 for 60 cts., or $1.00 per doz. so easily that every garden should have a plentiful supply. Grandiflora. Outer sepals of the flowers rich, clear; deep | It is the most popular of all flowers for button-hole bouquets carmine, shaded deep crimson; corollas yellow, black | during August and September. The New Excelsior Pearl and buff. Each 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; 6 for 60 cts.; | Tuberoses have been selected with great care, and are su- $1.00 per doz. perior to the ordinary Pearl Tuberoses. This variety is Grandiflora Alba. This is a new variety, being entirely | characterized by its short, robust stem and long spikes of distinct. The large sepals are a rich, opaque white, large flowers in great profusion, perfectly double and twice spotted at the base with rosy red; the corolla is richly | the size of the common Tuberose, while of equally delicious spotted with claret, chocolate and light red on a creamy fragrance. We offer choice, large-flowering bulbs of this white ground. We are enabled to offer this at the fol- magnificent strain, postpaid, by mail, at ro cts. each; 3 for lowing low prices:—Price each 20 cts.; 6 for $1.00; | 25 cts.; 13 for 85 cts.; 25 for $1.50. By express, $3.50 per $1.75 per doz. a aes One bulb of each variety of Tigridias for 35 cts.; 5 Zephyranthes Atamasco. bulbs of each variety, $1.35. A species, allied to the Amaryllis, of the easiest culture. : ; thriving in any garden soil. Planted either in the open Milla Biflora. ground or in pots, the bulbs produce very beautiful, lily-like This is one of the loveliest and most desirable of bulbs. flowers, and bloom freely all summer. The cut flowers The flowers are in pairs, of a pure waxy white, nearly two | keep in water for days. 15 cts. each; 4 for 50. Cts. 3) pieer and a half inches in diameter; the petals are thick and | Per doz. , leathery, of great substance, and will keep for days when Atamasco Rosea. cut and placed in water. The foliage is slender and like This is similar to the preceding, except that the beauti- the rush-leaved Narcissus. It is a flower that will attract | ful right flowers are of a clear, rosy pink color. 15 ets “h: attention among a thousand. Itisanative of Mexico. 15 | 4 for 50 cts.; $1.25 per doz. 2 bulbs of re hese cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; 19 for $1.00, free by mail. Atamasco for 50 cts., or 6 of each for fae each variety of 50 SGOTTS GATMALOGUE OF BEAUTMIRAUL. RLOWERS. Apios Tuberosa. Also called TUBEROUs- ROOTED WISTARIA. This is a native plant, andis one of the grandest and most beautiful climbing vines in cultivation. It grows very quickly, and attains a great height, making, with its dense foliage and beautiful flowers, a most attractive screen. In vineand foliage it resembles the common Wistaria. It blooms most clusters of rich, deep-purple flowers, possessing a strong, delicious violet fragrance. Plant ever a rapid growing climber is desired. The bulbs are perfectly hardy over winter. to grow and give satisfac- tion should be in every garden, and, having pro- cured a large stock, we low price, so that they can be used liberally. Price, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 50 cts.; 13 for $1.00. Madeira Vine. A half-hardy, tuberous- rooted climber of rapid growth, with thick, glossy, light-green leaves. It bears a profusion of graceful FLOWER SPIKE OF APIOS TUBEROSA. (: grant white flowers, and for screens or trellis work, in a sheltered or sunny situation, no better plant can be used. Each 10 cts.; per doz. 75 cts. Clematis. No place, however small, should be without one or more of these popular plants. For covering verandas, walls or trellises they are almost indispensable, while in rich coloring they are without a rival among the climbing vines. Clematis Coccinea (The Coral Clematis). The flowers are of the richest coral scarlet. On strong vines they are borne in great profusion from early in June to the very end of summer. Like all Clematis, it must have a sunny position. 25 cts. each. Clematis Crispa. The flowers resemble in shape some of the elegant bell- shaped Lilies. The spread of each flower is from 1% to 2 inches wide, and from 1 to 1% inches in length. The coloring is of the most beautiful lavender-blue tint on the surface and margins of petals, The center of the petals is an opaque white. The flowers are of a thick, leathery texture, perfumed with a delicious bergamot flavor. 25 cts. each. Clematis Jackmanii. This, with its rich, deep, velvety-purple flowers covering a large space with a solid mass of colors for a long time each Summer, isa truly valuable climber. It is perfectly hardy, requiring a sunny position and a rich soil. and need not be taken up | A vine sosure | offer the tubers at a very | collection consists of thirty fine varieties, racemes of deliciously-fra- | | | | | profusely, bearing lovely | ' dark green. the bulbs near a | trellis, fence, tree or wher- | | flower spike is often five As many as four | hundred flowers, open at one time, have been counted ona | single plant. 50 cts. each. - Clematis Henryi. One of the best perpetual hybrids; of robust habit, an4 free bloomer; flowers white, large and showy. 50 cts, each. The 4 varieties of Clematis for $1.25. Caladium One of the most beauti- ful and striking of the ornamental foliaged plants in cultivation, either for culture in tubs or for plant- ing out on the lawn. It will grow in any garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. When of full size it stands about five feet high, with immense leaves, often measuring four feet in height by two and a half in breadth, very smooth, of a light green color, beautifully veined and variegated with The roots should be preserved in dry sand in the cellar during winter, out of danger from cts. each; $2.00 per doz. Esculentum., ~, CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. frost. Good flowering roots, 20 Fancy-Leaved Caladiums. A most beautiful class of plants, with the brightest and most peculiarly marked leaves of any foliage plant. They are easily grown, and from the first of June until October no house plant can vie with their beauty. Bulbs must be stored in the winter where it is quite warm and not too dry. Our 30 cts. each; four for $1.00. The Spotted Calla. The Richardia Alba Maculata, or Spotted Calla, is a plant of magnificent appearance, The leaves are of the richest green, spotted with pure white ; the flowers are white, with a rich chocolate throat. It can either be grown in a pot, planted in the border, or in vases or rustic stands, the latter being a very effective way of showing its beauty. Price 30 cts. each; 4 for $1.00, Tritoma Uvaria Grandiflora. (Red-hot Poker Plant.) At all floral exhibit ons, and when sent as a cut flower to the New York market, this plant attracts more attention than any other flower. It grows from four to six feet high; the feet high, and the flower measures twelve to fifteen inches long, and twelve inches in circumference. They are a dazzling scariet, lower half of flower tinged with rich orange. A clump of these makes a striking show. 25 cts. each; $2.00 ; per doz. - —_ TRITOMA UVARIA. Canna Ehemani. This new variety produces a grand effect with its massive, deep-green, J/usa-/ike leaves, and magnificent, large, crim- son flowers, over three inches long and two inches wide, suspended from its deep red flower stalk; height of plant, six feet. 40 cts. each. Canna Noutoni. A tall, robust grower, with foliage of great beauty, anda remarkably profuse bloomer, producing immense spikes and side sprays of very large flowers, the colors of which are simply dazzling in brilliancy. of bloom develop in the reatest perfection, they should be cut when the first four flowers open ; place them in water nearly up to the lower flower, and the entire spike will develop into the greatest loveliness, lasting from a week to ten days. oe ve a constant Succession ¢ fee the bulbs should be ; lanted at intervals from the 3 Foe No middle of April ae first . nt three inches deep in any good garden soil, ana, 1! you ee oie as four inches apart. Take the bulbs up about Se ee of October, cut the tops off and place them ina dry cellar unti: wa 1 Choicest Mixed Gladioli. We cannot too highly recommend our Mixed Se hey i really very fine, and embrace a magnificent variety of eae co aan the poorer sorts having been discarded when in flower. e a8 en many of our friends will avail themselves of these very low prices to aa largely ; the spikes of bloom, richness and brilliancy of eer are out i proportion to the trifling cost, and, indeed, can scarcely be y the highest-priced named varieties. We offer shades of distinct color separately, or all mixed, as desired. Per doz. Shades of Red mixed............--+- eeetereseesceetaneenens 4 o cts. + ‘© White and Light mixed........-....--+-- 15-3 re 6 Yellow mixed. ......-.0-:----cerceerer ee ereeres go < we ‘“ Pink and Variegated.....-.....------+---- 60 : , : ae Z © ee Extra Fine Mixed, embracing all colors, very choice, 40 cts. per doz. ; 5° $1.50 z ao for $3.00; large bulbs by express, smaller bulbs by mail, but all flowering ae Finest Seedling Gladioll. We have a magnificent stock of Selected Seedlings, comprising some of the finest shades and colors in existence. Price 75 cts. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100, postpaid. Lemoinei Seedlings. We offer a splendid collection of various beautiful colors. None but the choicest and best seedlings have been retained from careful selections. The colors are more intense and vivid than in any other Gladioli. In fact, the intensity and richness of coloring in the flowers of these entirely new hybrids is equaled only in the Orchids. We are sure thatall our customers will be enthusiastic in praise of the large, beautiful flowers and great range of colors embraced in these magnificent new seedlings. Good flowering bulbs, all new Lemoinei Seedlings, price ro cts. each, or $1.00 per dozen, postpaid, by mail. SEED of the new Lemoinei Hybrid Gladioli, 25 cts. per pkt., 6 pkts. for $1.00. THE GEM COLLECTION OF Ten Famed Gladioli, for 50 Cents. We want to induce all our customers to plant Gladioli, and, taking advantage of an immense stock, we offer this splendid collection at about one-third the regular retail prices. They are all distinct, handsome, and fosztively true to name. On receipt of 50 cents, we will send, postpaid, by mail, all the ten varieties named below. Addison. Dark amaranth, with white stripes. io cts. Brenchleyensis. Deep vermilion scarlet. 10 cts. Crystal Palace. Long spike of finely-arranged, pure white flowers, with lower petals striped with purplish violet. 10 cts. Madame Monneret. Soft, lovely pink; fine. 20 cts. Napoleon III. Scarlet; striped with white. 10 cts. Isaac Buchanan, or Golden Sceptre. The very best yellow gladiolus. 20 cts. Elizabeth. Dark rose, flamed and blotched with bright purple carmine. i5 cts. Ceres, Pure white, spotted with purplish rose. 15 cts. ° Le Poussin. Salmon-red, white throat. 15 cts. Thunberg. Light orange, shaded cherry; blotched pure white. 15 cts. BB-If ordered separately, the bulbs will be charged at prices attached, which are the usual retail rates, but we will mail the TEN VARIETIES FOR 50 CENTS. % THE STAR COLLECTION, FOR 75 GTS., OF fen Choice Pamed Gladioli. THE $1.25 COLLECTION OF Yen Kxtra Choice Gladioli. v tai ial a of 75 Cents, in cash oo ene & will send, postpaid, to | Of the following TEN VARIETIES Some are VERY RARE and costly = ad yh I bate oli pees VARIETIES OF GLADIOLI, cach | and all are very beautiful :— ; tstinctly named and carefully b0x€a 7— Ab F . . A Hg d y aba. Ceri: I = Chameleon. Slaty-lilac, with orange-white bands, blotched cream. | B Be Bee SiN CIs Per ei. fet. es ote | Baroness Burdett Coutts. Delicate lilac, tinged with rose: flamed Angele. White, very showy. 15 cts. C rosy purple ; spike very long and flower extra large. 35 cts. La Candeur. White, striped carmine-violet. 15 cts. ervantes. Flowers very large, of bright rose, tinged lilac and profusely Emma Thursby. Pure white ground, well-defined carmine stripes | streaked carmine ; pure white band on each petal. 25 cts. . through the petals, with heavy blotch on lower division. 25 cts. _ Coquette. Large and fine flower of bright cherry red, with a con- Eugene Scribe. Flowers large and wide; tender rose, blazed with spicuous pure white blotch; upper petals striped. 25 cts Carmine-rose. 20 cts. La Fayette. Yellowish salmon. lar ims a Ee : ; . e crimson blotches. 35 c Hesperide. Profusely blotched and flaked bright rosy salmon on a | Le Vesuve. oe aa Intense fiery red, very ri : RE Sees , very rich. 3o0cts. pure white ground. 30 cts. : ; Meyerbeer. Rose scarlet, amaranth-red blotch. 2< cts Octoroon. Light, delicate buff, with soft tinge of rosy salmon, lemon | Shakspeare. White. suffused with carmine Cire a ne blotch on lower petal; flowers of fine form and substance. 30 cts. hi : F — e on to rp : 5 9) IS 30 Cc La France. Pure white flowers, slightly flamed wi 38 cts } = a Marie Lemoine. Long Spike , pal © créam color , flushed salmon-lilac, | the edges s th carmine toward large amaranth bl . i ae er gt 2 otch pwhiterrcund ania and spotted purplish violet, bordered with deep yellow. 25 cts. Leander. Large flower of lilac cate aE rs a 30 cts. Reine Blanche. White, dark carminc blotch. 20 cts. carmine; distinct white band in the atidiecak ~_ shading off to Romulus. Dark red, pure white blotch. zo cts. | spicuous white blotch on lower petals. 2: st each petal and con- 2s 25°Ctss on Or SGOIMI’S GATMALOGUE OF BEAUTIRUL RLOWERS. LILTGUM AURATOLN, "8 cone OF JAPAR, This is justly entitled to the name often given it—The Queen of Lilies—as it is decidedly the most beautiful of all Lilies. The immense blooms—measuring nearly a foot in width when fully expanded—are produced in the greatest pro- fusion, and are deliciously fragrant.. In beauty of color and markings it surpasses all other Lilies; the large white petals are thickly spotted with rich chocolate-crimson, and have a bright, golden-yellow band through the centre of each. The beautiful illustration given herewith is ¢vwe fo nature, having been accurately engraved from a photograph of a mag nificent plant that stood six feet high, and had over twenty perfect flowers in full bloom at one time. This magnificent Lily succeeds well everywhere, and should be in every garden. We offer the finest imported Japanese bulbs at 30 cts. each or $3.00 per dozen, postpaid, by mail. Other Lillies. Besides the Zz/zzz Auratum, described above, we offer below a collection of the finest Lilies that are of easy growth, and bloom finely in the garden in Summer. Our prices are for fine flowering bulbs, all postpaid, by mail :— Batemanniz. A Japanese Lily, growing three to four feet high, — with richiy-colored, unspotted flowers of a bright apricot tint ; most desirable. 25 cts. Canadense. Our bell-shaped, native Lily. 15 cts. Candidum. Common white. 15 cts. each. = Elegans. (Zhunbergianum.) This class are all early, flowering | in June; they range from four inches high to four feet, witha — most varied collection of colors; the flowers are always up- | right and cup-shaped, although the forms are innumerable, ~ giving beautiful effects planted in clumps or lines; mixed. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. Excelsum. (/sadée/linum.) The stately form, beauty of color, and delightful fragrance of this variety, have made it a great favorite wherever known. 50 cts. each. Krameri. Two to four feet high; flowers broadly funnel-shaped, varying from distinct pink or blush to rich, soft rose; spotless ¢ and very fragrant; one to five in number. No other Lily has & so delicate a color. 30 cts. each. Longifiorum. The well-known, beautiful, snow-white, fragrant Lily; fine for forcing. 20 cts. each; 6 for $1.00. Martagon (Turk’s Cap). Various colors. 15 cts. Pardalinum, Scarlet, shaded to rich yellow, spotted with purple 3 brown. 25 cts. Pulchellum. The upright, star-shaped flowers spread their petals am nearly at right angles, so that, when in full bloom, a bed of am them presents a solid mass of rich, bright crimson flowers. 40 4 cts. each, or three for $1.00. ’ Speciosum. Probably, as a whole, the most desirable section of Lilies; the varieties are distinct, graceful, beautiful and free bloomers. They always grow, and require no special care. Speciosum Album. Pure white and very fragrant. 35 cts. Speciosum Album Prezcox. Color, pure white, witha slight rose tint on the ends of the petals; form perfect; petals reflexed; the fringe in the center of the flower is very long and fine, giving it an exquisite appearance; perfectly hardy. 40 cts. Speciosum Monstrosum Album. An interesting and distinct variety, with a broad, flat stem; pure white flowers. 25 cts. Speciosum Roseum or Rubrum. Rose, spotted with crimson. * 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Superbum. Beautiful and rich as many of our native Lilies are, this far excels them all, bearing, as it does, a pyramid of yel- lowish-red flowers, twenty to fifty in number; blooms early in July; six to eight feet high. 15 cts. each; 8 for $1.00. Tenuifolium. One of the most charming of all Lilies, The wax-like petals are beautifully reflexed; the dazzling vermil- ion flowers, suspended, fairy-like, on graceful stems above and Litium AURATUM. ENGRAVED FROM A PHOTOGRAPH, among the glossy, narrow foliage, are exquisite. Plant them in loose, sandy soil; avoid a place where water stands during the winter. Price, 30 cts. each; 4 for $1.00. Tigrinum. (7Ziger Lily.) Orange salmon, spotted black. 10 cts. each, or $1.00 per doz. Tigrinum Flore Pleno. (Double Tiger Lily.) Of stately habit, from four to six feet high; foliage, dark green, very long, bearing an immense number of double, bright, orange-red flowers, spotted with black. 25 cts. ROBERT Scomm & SON, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROBERT SGOMT & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. TU EN Ne <—S bloom.”’ color. IE WA RARE AND CURIOUS CACTI. These curious and interesting plants have become so popu- lar of late, that we have concluded to offer a few of them to our customers. They require absolutely no care, and can, if necessary, be left without any watering for months at a time. Besides their interesting shapes, they have the merit of bear- ing gorgeous flowers in profusion, although some of the finest varieties are grown merely for their oddity and attractiveness. Unlike many other plants, Cacti increase in value every year; old-established specimens, bearing hundreds of flowers every season have been known to sell at $100each. During the summer, they may be planted out, and will then bloom finely, and in the winter they make an interesting ornament for the parlor window. PRICES, For 50 Cents, we send by mail, postpaid, three fine plants of our own choice, each en- tirely distinct, and free bloomers. For One Dollar, we send by mail, postpaid, SEVEN rare and beautiful sorts of our own choice, from a number of best varieties usually retailed at 50 cents each. These are all distinct plants, large and free bloomers, and make a very fine and valuable collection. We send larger plants at the same price by express, pur- chasers paying charges. With each order we enclose a little book of hints on Cacti, describing and illustrating a large number of varieties. Price of book alone, Io cts. The following sorts are exceedingly fine :— Mamillaria Micromeris (The Mushroom are little gem is well illustrated by lower left-hand plant in cut. has no spines, andlooks very odd. Price 50 cts. to $5.00 each. Echinocereus Pectinatus. Perhaps the finest bloomer of all, large plants, often having 50 flowers open at one time, each flower measur- ing 4 inches across, of a satiny-rose color, and delightfully fragrant. Price, according to size, 50 cts. to $3.00. See cluster on second row of plants in cut. Cereus Grandifiora. The famous night-blooming Cereus, which has flowers 12 inches across, and deserving the admiration of every one who sees it. 5octs. to $3.00 Pilocereus Senilis (The Old Man Cactus). This plant is certainly a wonder of creation ; it is covered with long, white hairs, so that froma distance it is often mistaken for the head ofan aged person. $1.00 to $3.00. This beautiful Plant flowers and foliage. whorls, form cylindrical plumes two feet long. The most beautiful and also one of the hardiest of all Spireas. | SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI. SPIREA VAN HOUTTEL. This rare variety is the most showy of all the Spireas, and is one of the very best flowering shrubs in cultivation. illustration to correctly represent its beauty. The plant, from a photo- graph of which the engraving was made, was four feet high and six feet across; in full bloom, the The foliage is curiously lobed and rounded, of a lively green The long, slender branches droop gracefully with their weight of It is impossible in a small plant was a ‘‘perfect snow bank of white The pure white flowers, in great clusters and It is easily forced for winter blooming; even small plants in 2- to 3-inch pots furnish a few nice umbels of bloom. Good strong plants 25 cts. each ; five for $1.00, postpaid. Hyacinthus Candicans. A very stately bulb- A ous plant, with large, y Yucca-like leaves, growing as high as four feet. The flowers are very white, pendant on the long, whip-like stalks, strong bulbs giv- ing two or more spikes 3» the number of flowers vary from twenty to sixty on each. The appearance is more like , giant Snowdrops than |~ Hyacinths, and as a | plant for distant effect it vies with Vacca fila- mentosa. ‘Nith us, the plant is perfectly hardy, and growsstrongereach year. It is very suita- ble for cemetery deco- === rations, for centers of ——<= beds or for grouping HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. wherever it can have room to display its very distinct and expressive character. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for So cts, ; 12 for $1.00, by mail, postpaid, : Ampelopsis Veitchi (Japan Ivy). This is a miniature form of the American Ivy stone without any attention, and covering der - in a few years; succeeding in almost any position. Truly a gem a climbers. The texture is leathery and smooth, the foliage ea ae overlapping, not a stem visible; in summer it is a d lic eee aes colors very brightly in autumn. Eee Good plants 15 cts. eac Se mci, : a p S15 cts. each; 4 for so cts. y Larger plants, by €XPress, 35 Cts. each; 3 for tae clinging to brick or nsely great breadths of wall SGOMNS GATALOGUE OF BEAUMAUL RLOWERS. 55 JAPANESE HYBRID CATALPA, -¢@atalpa, Japanese Pybrid.s« Here we offer a new tree which we are sure will interest every person who receives our catalogue. As an ornamental or useful tree it is of great value, being the most rapid grower of all hardy trees, and the most beautiful. From the smallest sprouts it will grow, in four or five years, to a large size. The foliage is dense, large and lux- uriant, deep-glowing green, It is a most profuse bloomer, being literally loaded with flowers and remaining in bloom several weeks. The flowers are white, with small purple dots and a touch of yellow around the throat. They have a very pleas- ant and delicate fragrance, and a tree in bloom not only.presents a magnificent spectacle to the eye, but also fills the air for quite a distance with its agreeable odor. Small trees planted in village lots grow, without cultivation, in five years to be twenty-five feet high and twenty-four inches in circumference at one foot from the ground. We believe the Japanese Hybrid is destined, when known, to take a promi- inent place in the very front rank of trees for timber, as well as ornamental plantations, In rapidity of growth it rivals the most luxuriant trees of temperate climates, while its hardiness has been demonstrated by its stand- ing uninjured twenty-five de- grees or more below zero. Professor Hussmann, of the Missouri State Agricultural Col- lege, says: ‘* Massive in all its proportions, straight and rigid, it looks like a production of the tropical zone; yet it seems to be entirely hardy, with its immense leaves, sometimes lobed, velvety- brown when they first appear, and changing into dark green, followed by immense panicles of flowers; containing some- times from three to four hundred buds and bloom; contrasting finely with its dark, massive folli- ‘it may be truly called a Plants the size of « < * = La OS age, it regal tree. small straws, sent me through the mail last May, which | planted late in that month, have grown this summer seven feet high and from four to five inches in circumference at the base. I think it is the fastest-growing tree I know. It makes a beautiful object on a lawn.” Price of vigorous, well-rcoted trees, by mail, postpaid, 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1.00; 30 for $2.00; 100 for $5.00. Mrs. A. L. Cramps, St. Cloud, Minn., writes, April z2oth, 1887: Plants came yesterday in good order; were still moist and not one wilted. Seeds received have been sown, and ail are coming up nicely. Mrs, L. W. Lepyarp, Cazenovia, N. Y., writes, March 19th, 1887: The Novelty Collection reached me in good order, and I hope to do well with the plants. I rarely order any plants by mail, but your offer Was too tempting to resist. Mrs. Emma Hinman, Wichita, Kans., writes, April 2oth, 1887: The second order for pansies reached me last night; the plants were all in good order and are doing nicely. I shall be glad to order from your house when I want any more plants, April 27th, 1887 The sound, The C. M. Spencer, Mt. Vernon, Ind., package containing pansy plants arrived all safe and plants were in excellent condition Please accept many thanks Mrs. G. A. Breep, Milwaukee, Wis., never received plants in such beautiful condition as those that arrived yesterday from your house; they look as fresh to-day as though they had always lived here. Iam delighted with them writes, writes, March 3d, 1887 I April 7th, 1887 l they Miss Mouuie Jerr, Vicksburg, Miss., writes, am delighted with my plants, which arrived in splendid condition are the best I have ever received. Many thanks for your promptness and the care you took in filling my small orde: 56 ROBERT SGOMT & SON, PENROSE NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA. A BED OF MIXED VARIETIES OF TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. peas Le The varieties here offered make splendid bedding plants, thriving well under our hot ey. sun. I aaa ie og can be planted at any time when the ground is warm, and will produce a wealth of beauty and profusion o ee ee summer and fall months. The flowers are of many bright shades and hues, and some of the flowers ee our i Sa diameter. They are among the very best bedding plants in cultivation. The bulbs can be taken up after Saete } ea over winter in a dry, warm place. Finest mixed varieties, embracing white, yellow, scarlet, rose, etc. 25 cts. € i $1.00; $2.25 per doz. - Bydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. This plant is now the most Ye popular summer-flowering as ea shrub, and is a wonderful plant when grown properly. It wants all the sunshine possi- ble to give it, and should be planted in rich soil and well cared for. It is one of those shrubs that requires pruning after the leaves fall in autumn and before it commences to grow in the spring, cutting back to plump, well-ripened eyes, With such treatment it is then always very handsome. Its immense panicles of flow- ers of creamy white, shading to blush and pink, last for weeks in perfection. Flower- ing, as it does, during August and September, it is one of the most desirable shrubs, and forms a magnificent object on the lawn. An occasional bucket 9 of weak manure water in July and August will increase the size of the flowers. Each 20 cts.; six for $1.00. Large two-year-old plants, by express, ©) 50.cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Gro. Danre ts, Lodi, Ohio writes, May 2ed, 1887: Many thanks for your promptness jn send- ing last seed order. The first lot all came up nicely, some in three days after they were sown. I saw the like before. R.. H. Srotz; Brooklyn, N. Y.. f gfe ie LEee writes, April xith, 1887: Plants Pc, Om tke ose and seeds arrived in good order. Accept my thanks for the generous number of extras, : never ee HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. is] HE following collections of pee: embrace only fine, strong plants of the best standard varieties. Unlike most of the cheap collections usually offered, each plant i is distinctly labeled true to name, and all are of the same size as those sent from our general list. The choice of varieties must inva- riably be left to us, purchasers simply naming the number of the collection or set desired. Purchasers desiring a general assortment of Plants will find that they can plant their garden from these collections at about one-half the price usually charged by florists. In many of the collections, if the plants were purchased separately, they would cost over two ‘dollars at our moderate catalogue prices. PRICE—$1.00 PER COLLECTION. PLEASE ORDER BY THE NUMBERS. pas>>At these low prices, no division or change can be made in the collections. No. 1.—14 Ever-blooming Roses. In 14 varieties, best adapted for open-air culture, all delightfully fragrant, continuous bloomers, and embracing some of our best standard sorts; with this collection we will include one plant of the New Bride Rose. At list prices, this collection amounts to $1.65. No. 2.—10 Hybrid Perpetual Roses. 1o different varieties, of the richest colors, entirely hardy and very fragrant. With this collection we include one plant of Baroness Rothschild and one plant of Madame Chas. Wood. No. 3.—12 Roses. 8 Ever-blooming and 4 Hybrid Perpetual; all different varieties, and including 1 new Ever-blooming Rose, Papa Gontier, 1 Beautiful New Polyantha Rose, JZnzature, and Paul Neyron—the largest Hybrid Perpetual Rose in existence. If purchased separately, the plants in this collection would cost $1.95. No. 4.—14 Scarlet Geraniums for bedding, either s¢zg/e or double. This collection will make a bed of a bright color, and will be a solid mass of bloom during the summer and fall months. No. 5.—12 Geraniums,—Madame Solleroi. The foliage of this variety is bright green, edged with white, and makes an ideal border for a bed of Scarlet Geraniums. Special offer—when numbers 4 and 5 are ordered at the same time, we will send the two collections, embracing 26 plants in all, $I.75 No. 6. 15’ Choice sh brea re Containing the finest new and standard sorts of the Chinese, Japanese and Pompone Varieties. No. 7.—14 Monthly Carnations. The finest standard sorts, and including one plant of the beautiful new Carnation, A/rs. Cleveland. No. 8.—12 Assorted Plants. Embracing 2 Monthly Carnations ; 3 Fuchsias, including Storm Aing and Phenomenal; 3 new double Ger raniums, including the peerless Glory of France; 2 Japanese A Chrysanthemums : 1 Helianthus Multiflora Plena, and 1 E legant Tea Rose. At list prices, this @ collection amounts to $2.20. No. 9.13 Plants suitable for outdoor summer culture. 2 Fragrant Tea Roses; 1 Beautiful Fain Rose; 1 New Double Geranium; 1 Moon Flower; 1 Euphor bia Corollata; 1 Helianthus Multi- flora Plena; 1 Storm King Fuchsia; 2 New Chrysanthemums ; 2 Monthly Carnations; 1 New Double Petunia. If purchased separately, the plants in this collection would cost $2.30, nae NOTE.—A/though collections 8 and Q are such marvels of cheapness, please remember that the plants sent are up "to our usual high standard, and we can only make a small profit on them by selling thousands of collections. No. 10.—12 Choice Plants Suitable for Hanging-baskets, embr acing: 2 Geraniums; 2 Tradiscancia discolor; 2 Cuphea (Ladies’ Cigar Plant); 1 Anthericum ; 2 Parlor Ivy; 2 Sedum Carnea Varie- gata; 1 Periwinkle Variegata. No. 11. 98" Gladioli. Elegant mixed sorts, all blooming bulbs and selected seedlings of rare beauty. No. 12.—16 New Excelsior Pearl Tuberose; choice flowering bulbs sure to bloom and give perfect satisfaction. No. 13.—Scott’s Novelty Collection. Our great combination offer includes one plant each of New Roses, Princess Beatrice and Meteor; New Fuchsia, Perle von Brunn: New Geranium, White Swan, and New Carnation, E. G. Hill; also one packet each of Giant-Flowered Verbena, the New Mammoth Zinnia, the Crown Prince Pansy, the New Diamond Aster, and New Sweet Peas. For descriptions, see enclosed circular. No, 14.—Six Grand New Double Geraniums. Glory of France, White Swan, Le Cid, General de Courcy, Sergeant Blandon, Mme. Dieulafoy. Do not fail to include this collection in your order, as it contains the very finest varieties in our entire collection. For descriptions, see page 10. No. 15.—Scott’s Unequaled Collection of Hight of the best New Roses, for One Dollar. Comtesse de Frigneuse, the Bride, Souvenir de Victor Hugo, American Beauty, Pierre Guillot, Papa Gontier, Susanne Blanchet and Marquis de Vivens. See fages 6 and 7. No. 16.—5 Storm King Fuchias and 2 New Fuchsias Phenomenal. See pages 11 and 13. No, 17.—2 Storm King Fuchsias; 2 Fuchsias, Perle von Brunn; 2 Fuchsias, Phenomenal, and 2 New Gera- niums, White Swan. See pages 9, If and 13. No, 18.—1 White Swan Geranium; 1 New Rose, Mme. Etienne: 1 Polyantha Rose, Miniature ; 1 Euphorbia Corollata;: 1 New Double Verbena; 1 Fuchsia, Phenomenal. See novelties, pages 3 to 13. No. 19.—1 New Rose, Agathe Nanonband; 1 New Abutilon, Eclipse; 1 New Abutilon, Good Gracious; 1 White Swan Geranium; 1 New Fuchsia, Col. Domine; 1 Euphorbia Corollata. kes” Any one of the above collections, each plant distinctly labeled with correct name and all good, strong plants, carefully packed, sent by mail, ‘for $1. OO, postage paid, to any address in the U nited States. Entire satisfaction guaranteed to every purchaser. panrose wurseRies. » . ROBT, SCOTT & SON, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wm. F. FELL & OO., PRINTERS, 1220-24 GANSOM ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA —_ —_ N» 1LLOOS LYAO4) <— == = —— = ‘VIHeAQWIIHel - NOS a | SS WO CA SS «< \ XS GU . \\ da Clo te ceili tl oa ! i om, h ) r : sul \ he V4 anne 4 t 4 ; - ; onan ASOUNAA 230