UMASS/AMHERST • 3120bbOD5mEba7 ■ y . ■ '.,■, i^s't'.''^""^"^'". I'.'iir."' ■—■■,- ,;j ' ■!,'■■■■■■■,■ •^fRSt'V' DATE DUE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LIBRARY '"■. ^" 7S P E K 1! W © ■3 o IS69. ESTABLISHED 184-5. 1869. WASHBURN & CO.'S AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE (Jjloiwr mA Sitdmt (iard^n: CONTAINING A DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF T'WO THOTJS^^DsriD AT^^E-IETIIES FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS; ALSO A LIST OF FRENCH HYBRID GLADIOLUS. HORTICULTURAL HALL. RAISED AND IMPORTED BY WASHBURN AND COMPANY, SEED MERCHANTS, Horticultural Hall, No. ioo, Tremont Street, boston, mass. v^. CONTENTS. PAGE. Agricultural Seeds, in quantity 126 Annuals, Sowing and Cultivation of ... . 4 Biennials and Perennials, Culture of ... . 3 Collection of Flower-Seeds, by mail .... 12 Collection of French and German Flower- Seeds 90 Cabbage, Marblehead Drumhead 131 Collection of Vegetable-Seeds, by mail . . . 127 Collection of Kitchen-garden Seeds .... 127 Clover-Seeds 129 Culinary Roots, Plan^s, &c 129 Facilities for forwarding Seeds by mail ... 12 Flower-Seeds 13-89 Flower-Gardens, Plans of 8 Fruit-Seeds • 129 Great Inducements for forming Clubs .... 12 Grain and Grass Seeds 129 Gladiolus, French Hybrid 149 Hotbeds, Preparation of 7 Horticultural Books 2d page of cover Introductory 2 Lawn-Grass 128 PAGE. Lilies, Japan 2d page of cover Lilium Auratum see cut Mushroom SpawTi 13s Novelties for 1866-67 9^ Novelties and Specialities for 1867-68 . . . 130 Novelties for 1S69 141 Ornamental Tree-Seeds ... 129 Rare Seeds and Novelties 136 Seeds for Hedges 129 Special Directions for Cultiviaors of Flowers 6 Summer Flower-Garden 3 StrawbeiTy-Seeds 129 To our Amateur Friends 11 Tree-Seeds .129 Tobacco-Seed 152 Tritomas 152 Tigridias 152 Tuberoses 152 Vegetables Seeds, Select List of 103 Vegetables Seeds, in quantity 126 Zea, or Japanese Maize 102 BOOKS FOR FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOE SALE BY WASHBURN & CO. Any 0/ these books will be forwarded by mail, post-paid, on receipt 0/ price. Allen's (L. F.) Rural Architecture .... Allen's fR. L.) American Farm-Book . . Allen's (R. L.) Diseases of Domestic Ani- mals American Bird-Fancier American Pomology, by Dr. J. A. Warder American Rose-Culturist American Weeds and Useful Plants . . . Bement's Rabbit-Fancier Bommer's Method of making Manures . 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Flax-Culture French's Farm Drainage Fuller's Grape-Culturist Fuller's Small-Fruit-Cultin-ist Fuller's Strawberry-Culturist I 5° I 5° I 00 30 3 00 30 I 75 30 25 3 00 I 75 3 00 I 50 I 00 75 75 75 S 00 3 00 I 50 I 25 6 00 60 3 00 I 50 75 I 50 I 25 50 I 5° I 50 1 50 20 Garden Vegetables, and how to raise them. By Fearing Burr 2 50 Garden Flowers, and how to cultivate them. By Edward S Rand, Jr 3 00 Gardening for Profit. By Peter Henderson i 50 Gardening for the South. By the 'late Wil- liam N. White 2 00 Grasses and Forage-Plants. By Charles L. Flint 2 50 Gregory on Squashes, paper 30 Harris's Insects Injurious to Vegetation, cloth J4.00 : extra 600 Hop-Culture 40 Hunter and Trapper i 00 Leuchar's how to build Hothouses .... i 50 My Vineyard at Lakeview i 25 Norton's Scientific Agriculture 75 Onion Culture 20 Our Farm of Four Acres, paper, 30 c. cloth 60 Pardee on Strawberry-Culture 75 Peat and Its Uses. By Prof S W.Johnson i 25 Quinby's Mysteries of Bee-Keeping ... i 50 Randall's Sheep- Husbandry i 50 Richardson on the Dog, paper 30 c. cloth . 60 Rivers's Miniature Fruit-Garden .... i 00 Saunders's Domestic Poultry, paper 40 c. bound 75 Skilful Housewife 75 Stewart's (John) Stable-Book 1 50 The Book of Roses. By Francis Park- man 3 00 Tim Bunker Papers . • i 50 The Culture of the Grape. By W. C. Strong 3 00 Tobacco-Culture 25 The Field and Garden Vegetables of America. By Fearing Burr, Jr. . . . 5 00 Warder's Hedges and Evergreens .... i 50 Woodward's Country Homes i 50 Woodward's Graperies, &c i 50 THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN; CONTAINING BRIEF DIRECTIONS FOR THE CULTIVATION OF ANNUAL, BIENNIAL, AND PERENNIAL FLOWER-SEEDS. NNUAL flowers are not only among the most beautiful ornaments of the summer flower-garden, but the ease with which they are cultivated, and the long time they remain in bloom, give them the highest claim to our attention and care. Without them, however much we may admire the various showy bedding plants, a continuous and uninterrupted display of flowers, from spring till frost, cannot well be obtained ; and when we add the chann of novelty, and the still greater one of variety, we have only enumerated a few of the claims of these most desirable and effective orna- ments of the gardens of " the million." In consequence of their simple culture, and the small amount of trouble they give to the amateur, as well as theii comparative inexpensiveness for their rich array of beauty, they are yearly becoming more generally grown. Bedding-plants are charming objects ; but the yearly propagation required for geraniums, verbenas, &c., the labor of potting and watering, and the expense of wintering them, are not within every one's means ; but a few dollars expended in seeds, and a little pleasant labor in the sunny days of early spring, will give an amount of real enjoyment beyond belief The most deso- late garden may be made a scene of beauty in scarcely more than a month's time. Annuals are not what they were in former days. The skill of the hybridizer in the production of new varieties, and the diligence of the enthusiastic florist in the selection of the finest plants, have entirely changed the character of many of these flowers ; and, if to this we add the new acquisitions from Japan, how could we well make up a summer-garden without them ? What should we do without the grand Pceony- flowered Asters, the brilliant double Zinnias, the boldly-marked and rich-colored Petunias, the Double Portulacas, — like miniature roses, — the Heddewiggi pink, the Tropasolum, &c. ? These give an entire new feature to our annuals, to be cherished by every lover of beautiful flowers. We therefore make no apology for giving a few brief hints on the cultivation of these, as well as some of the biennials and perennials, equally important in the decoration of the flower-border. ANNUALS. Among florists and gardeners, the term " annual " is given to those plants which are sown in the spring, bloom and seed in the summer, and soon afterwards perish. A few are included among annuals, tike the Marvel of Peru, &c., because they flower the first year ; but they are only annual as regards treatment. By cultivators they have been divided into three classes ; viz.. Hardy, Half- hardy, and Tender A nnuals, — a very convenient classification ; and as such we shall treat of them here. • HARDY ANNUALS. These are so called because they do not require any artificial heat at any period of their growth, and are capable of enduring any ordinar\' weather from April to November ; a frosty morning, not unusual in the former month, or even in May, doing them no injury, if advanced beyond the seed- leaf Many of them may be sown in autumn ; and the young plants will make their appearance early in spring, and flower stronger than when it is deferred till April. THE SOIL AND ITS PREPARATION. The best soil for annuals, and indeed for most flowering plants, whether biennials or pereimials, is a light, rich loam, neither too sandy nor too stiff. In such they grow readily, and attain to great per- fection of bloom, with but little care ; but it is hardly necessary to say that few persons have just such a soil, nor is it possible often for the cultivator to have much choice. He must take such soil as lie has, and make the most of it ; and, by the application of proper manures, or sand or clay, he can bring it to such a condition as to answer all the purposes of a flower-garden. Moving large masses of soil is very expensive ; and writers who advise the addition of rich loam seem not to be aware of the difficulty of procuring it, or the expense and labor attending the same. For the com- plete garden of the wealthy, this may and should be done ; but the mass of cultivators need not fear of obtaining good results without it. Deep and thorough trenching in the autumn, if possible, and the aoplication of very old decayed manure or leaf-mould, will give the amateur a well-prepared and suitable soil. If the situation of the garden is low or damp, first of all, it should be well drained ; for, in addition to the injury from excessive moisture, such soils are cold, and the young plants are in- jured by early frosts, when they would escape damage in one of the opposite character : neither should the situation be too dry, as, in this case, the plants would suffer in summer, and present a meagre in place of a vigorous bloom. Where the soil is too light, a thin layer of clay, if to be had, spread ovir the surface in the autumn, and dug in, after being pulverized by the winter frosts, in the spring, is the best remedy. This, with the use of old manure, — that which has lain a year or more, and been frequently turned over till it becomes thoroughly decayed, — will keep the garden in good condition. No unvarying rules can be given : much must be left to the judgment of the amateur. He must understand that the soil of a good garden should be de«p, well pulverized, friable, and rich ; and if the opposite, to make it as near that as possible. When the flower-garden is to be a speciality, — a piece of ground set apart for that object, and laid out in geometrical order, and all the beds edged with box or thrift, — then more pains ought to be taken ; and those who are about to do this, if they have not the requisite information, will consult something more than a catalogue. Our hints are intended for the mass ot the people who love (low- ers, — who have but little leisure, — and do not wish to incur great expense in the gratification of their taste. PERIOD FOR SOWING. This must depend much upon the season, as well as the locality. Our Northern springs are so variable, that no definite period can be named. As a general rule, the proper time to commence sowing is about the middle of April, though a few sorts may be planted as soon as the ground can be got ready ; and, for a succession, the sowing should be contmued until June. In the Southern States, of course, January, February, or March will be the time to sow, as they corresix>nd with April, May, and June of the North. The Californian annuals, now so numerous and so ornamental, are very hardy, and should be sown early, as they get well established before the heat of summer. To avoid all danger of injury, the sowing may be deferred till the last of April ; but, when a little labor is of no consideration, the sowing may be made earlier, and in case of failure to grow, or subsequent injury from frost or wet, another sowing may be made when the weather is more favorable. Because we recommend April, it is not to be understood the sowing nnist be made at that time. The only object is to obtain a vigorous growth and early bloom. If sown in any part of May, they will flower later but abimdantly throughout the latter part of simimer. MODE OF SOWING. This must be varied according to the style of the garden and the variety to be sovra. Many of the most showy and beautiful annuals are very impatient of removal ; and these must be sown where they are to remain and flower. Such are the 1 upins, Sweet Pea, Eschscholtzia, Poppies, &c. Indeed, most of the tap-rooted annuals will not bear transplanting. Other annuals which may be transplanted, and some of which flower stronger for removal, may either be sown in the places where they are to bloom, or in prepared beds, from whence they are to be transplanted to the flower-garden. In small gardens, undoubtedly the best way is to sow where they are to remain, thinning out the superfluous plants ; this gives the least trouble : but in larger gardens, or where there are beds of early spring bulbs to be filled, the safest and best plan is to sow in well-prepared beds, and, when the young plants are of proper size, to transplant to the flower-garden. Never sow seeds when the ground is very wet, particularly early in the spring. Select a time when the soil is neither wet nor dry. The sowing must be left to the taste of the cultivator, and the extent of surface. If there are vacant beds, the seeds may be sown in rows across the bed; but if in the border, where there are only limited spaces among the perennials or bulbs, they may be planted in masses or groups, in which mode we think annuals produce the greatest effect. Our plan has always been to mark out a circle a foot or more in diameter, and level the ground evenly and nicely with the rake ; then, with the back of a trowel, press the surface firmly down ; around the circle make a slight drill of the proper depth, in which the seeds are thinly soum, covering them light'y, and again pressing the earth upon the seeds with the back of the trowel. If the soil should happen to be too wet, or stiff and adliesive, fill the drill with some light, sandy loam, and make firm, as before ordered. And here we should remark that great care should be exercised in covering the seeds. It is the great error to cover too deep ; and the cause of more than half of the complaints against seedmen of selling old and worthless seeds comes from inexijerience or want of judgment in sowing. No rule can be given in this respect ; but, as a general guide, all large seeds, such as Sweet Peas, Lu- pins, &c., may be sown half an inch deep, — smaller, less; and for the smallest, such as Clarkia, Pinks, &c., a covering of one-sixteenth of an inch suffices. If sown too deep, they are longer in germinating, and are liable to decay. Avoid the general error of sowing the seeds too thick, as it causes an elongated and feeble growth, which no subsequent thinning will entirely remedy. If the weather should be warm, or the soil very dry, it will be advisable to give a slight wate:ing with a watering-pot with a fine rose. It is not often that seeds planted in April need watering; but later in the season they frequently require it. Use water of the same temperature of the soil ; or, H warmer, it will do no harm. The waterings should be given early in the afternoon, and re{>eated every few days, as, when the seeds begin to swell, they are more susceptible of injury from drought, and the young plants often perish when it is neglected. A good plan with very small seeds is to cover them with an inverted flower-pot, being careful to remove it before the young seetUings appear above the surface, otherwise they will be drawn up weakly, and are likely to be injured by the hot sun or a cool night. Seeds vary in their period of germination. Some will be above ground in a week, while others require two or three weeks. As soon as the seedlings have made three or four leaves, and are an inch high, they should be thinned out. If they are kinds which will bear removal, they may be replanted in vacant spaces in the border. No rule can be given for thinning. Tall-growing plants with spreading branches will require more room than slender-growing dwarf kinds ; and in this the cultivator must be guided by the Catalogue. Stir the soil around the plants from time to time ; and, if they appear crowded, a THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. second thinning will be of great benefit to those that remain. If the growth is not strong, from the nature of the soil, apply occasionally a very small amount of guano or bone-dust. TRANSPLANTING. Presuming that many cultivators will sow their seeds in prepared beds, whence the plants are to be removed to the borders to bloom, it is necessary that the work should be carefully per- formed to insure success. Transplanting should, if possible, always be done in cloudy weather, and towards evening. If the soil is dry, the plants will require a light watering to settle the earth around the roots ; and, if warm sunny days succeed the operation, they will root all the better to have a little shade for a day or two, which may be done by spreading an old newspaper over them, or covering with a mat, removing either at night. All large-growing plants should be transplanted singly ; but many of the smaller may be removed in patches, without any trouble, if the soil is previously well watered. VVe have found very little difficulty in moving Zinnias, Asters, and smaller plants, after they have begun to bloom. After the plants are established, they will need no oth;r care than to tie up the taller-growing sorts to stakes to prevent the wind and rains from beating them down to the grovmd, and injuring their blossoms. HALF-HARDY ANNUALS. We have already remarked that half hardy annuals are those that require the aid of artificial heat to assist germination ; but it should be remarked that this is not absolutely necessary if the sowing is deferred until the grouud is wann, — say the last of May. This is e.xemplified in the Portulaca, which sows itself : but the plants never appear above ground till June; and those who do not wish the trouble of sowing seed early should plant in open groiind in iSIay. But to gain time, and insure an early and abundant bloom, it is best to plant early, and assist the growth by a gentle artificial heat. Some of the most magnificent annuals are embraced in this class, of which the Aster, Zinnia, and Balsam are examples. The cheapest, most convenient, and simplest mode of doing this is the ordinary hotbed of stable manure, which gives a gentle bottom-heat quite sufficient for any of this class. Its construction is simple, and generally understood by most owners of a garden ; but, as there may be some of our readers who do not know how to make a good hotbed, we add the details at the close of our remarks, observing, however, that it is so valuable an aid in the forwarding of flowers as well as vegetables, that no one having a garden can well dispense with it. Presuming that the bed is made and all ready for use, the seeds may be sown on the prepared soil, just the same as in the open ground, ar>d afterwards transplanted to the borders ; but, as this is often attended with many failures in inexperienced hands, it is the safest to sow the seeds in pots or pans ; if in neither of these, in shallow boxes. The pots should be about four or five inches m diameter, and should be perfectly clean. The soil should consist of a uniform compost of light, sandy loam, enriched with some fine leaf-mould, avoiding any raw or crude manures, which are certain to injure the young plants. Put in a few crocks at the boftom of each pot for drainage, and fill to the brim with the compost, giving the pot one or two gentle knocks on the bottom to settle the earth, which should be within half an -inch of the rim. Level the surface bv gently pressing it with the bottom of a pot, or a circular piece of wood made for the purpose, as this will not only be beneficial to the seeds, but assist in distributing them more evenly and regularly over the soil. Observe the same rules in regard to covering that we have already named. Some kinds will need nothing more than a thin sprinkling of earth just to fairly cover the seeds ; and each pot should have the surface again gently pressed down : a slight watering with a very fine rose will complete the operation of sowing. When all the pots are filled and planted, and marked as they should be with the name of each, and date of sowing, upon a neat label, remove them at once to the hotbed or frame, and place them perfectly level, so that each pot may receive its proper proportion of water evenly over the surface. If there are but a few pots, and a greenhouse is at hand, they may have a place on a sunny shelf near the glass, shading them during the middle of the day. Shading will also be necessary in the hotbed The temperature should not exceed 75° or 80", or the seeds will germinate too quick, and be drawn up weakly. As the seedlings appear above ground, give air by tilting the sashes at the back. Give water as the pots require it (which is usually once a day), and always of the same tem- perature of the bed, and be careful in the operation not to wash away or destroy the young and slender seedlings. During cold nights, a mat may be thrown over the frame, which will prevent the loss of heat, and maintain a more even temperature. As some of the seeds will make their appearance before others, those that appear above ground should be placed together towards the back of the frame, where they can have a greater abundance of air and be more freely watered than the others. As the plants acquire a proper size, they should be thinned out so as not to injure those that remain ; and then, when farther advanced, should be transplanted into four-inch pots, — one, three, or five plants in each, according to the variety, — using a compost similar to that in which they were sown, replacing the pots in the bed, and shading slightly till they are well estab- lished, and able to bear the full sun. Those that are later in vegetating should be treated in the same manner, until all are transplanted, unless it is such kinds as will not bear removal safely ; and must be allowed to remain in the pot in which they were sown, thinning them out, so that not more than three or five plants are ?eft. The Cypress-vine, Thunbergia, &c., are of this character. By the middle of May, the seedlings will be ready for transferring to the beds or borders where they are to bloom ; but, before this is done, the plants should be " hardened off," as it is termed, in order to prepare them for the change. This is effected by gradually giving the plants more air, and when the weather is favorable, both day and night, removing the sashes wholly during the day ; or, if more convenient, removing them to a cold fi-ame, where they can be fully exposed in the day- time, and protected at night, if cold, with a covering of mats. Much must be left to the judgment of the cultivator and the amount of available space, the object being to prevent the plants from being injured by a too sudden exposure to the open air. Proceed in transplanting as we have already recommended under that head for hardy annuals. THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. TENDER ANNUALS. We have stated that the classification of hardy, half-hardy, and tender annuals, was a convenient one ; but really there is scarcely an annual but will grow fi-eely in our climate in the open ground in summer. The term tender has been applied by English gardeners because the plants do not attain full perfection unless grown in pots in the greenhouse. Such are the Globe Amaranth, Balsam, Egg-plant, &c. All the tender annuals, therefore, may be treated in the same manner as the half- hardy, and with equal success. BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS. Biennial and perennial plants are almost indispensable additio::s to the flower-garden, display- ing their blossoms both early and late, succeeding and even flowering with the spring bulbs, and con- tinuing long after the frost has destroyed the hardiest annuals. They are also so easily cultivated, and require so little care for their great amount of beauty, that they must be ranked as the most permanent and showy objects of the flower-border. We only need name the Larkspur, Phlox, Lychnis, Coreopsis, Saxitrage, &c., as a lew among the many imposing and elegant groups. Biennials are those plants that generally do not flower until the second year, and, after bloom- ing, die. These include, however, many splendid si)ecies, such as the Foxglove, Canterbury Bells, Sweet Williams, Hollyhocks, &c. Perennials are plants which generally do not bloom until the second year, but continue to bloom for years in succession, and may be propagated, after once obtained, by division of the roots, growing more vigorously and flowering better if divided and re- planted every three or four years. The proper time for sowing the seeds of hardy kinds is in April or May, at the period of sow- ing the hardy annuals, in order to obtain a good strong growth the first year, and a greater abun- dance of flowers the second ; but the sowings may be continued with success as late as August, after which the plants will not become strong enough to flower the following year. Whether the seeds are sown in beds or in the border, the young plants should be thinned out, and afterwards trans- planted, just as we have directed for hardy annuals, only giving them more room, and encouraging a vigorous growth by hoeing, watering, &c. On the approach of severe frosty weather, protect the plants with a light covering of leaves or coarse manure, and the succeeding year they will blossom m great profusion. SPECIAL DIRECTIONS TO AMATEUR CULTIVATORS. In addition to the preceding remarks, which are given as the results of our own practice for many years, and which, we think, are adequate for all general purposes, the following special directions are added for the guidance of amateurs in the treatment of many of the more choice and new flowers enumerated in our Catalogue. If carefully followed, it is hoped they will remove all causes ef failure in the attempt to cultivate many of the most beautiful plants. French and German Asters. — These now justly admired and most beautiful annuals should be sown in pots, pans, or boxes, in a well-prepared soil, and placed vet an exhausted hotbed or cold frame, watering them gently till the plants are an inch high ; when, after hardening off by gradual exposure to thi" air, they should be transplanted into the open ground in a light, rich soil, placing them in rows six inches apart, shading for a few hours in the middle of the day, until well rooted. In the course of two or three weeks, they will have become stout and stocky, and ready for replanting out where they are to flower. Before transplanting, give the bed a good watering; then with a trowel take each plant up separately ar>d carefully, and remove it to the bed or border ; finish with another liberal watering, which must be repeated if the weather is dry : they will soon take root, however, and will make a rapid growth. Before the flowers expand, tie each plant up to a neat stick, and, if the soil is not rich, apply a light sprinkling of guano. The first week of June is the best period for final planting. Zinnias may be treated precisely like the Aster. The double varieties, in eight distinct colors, are superb ornaments of the garden. Epacvises, Heaths, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons should be planted in boxes or pans, well drained, and filled with light, very sandy loam, with a small quantity of peat. Make the earth firm, and give a thorough watering before sowing. Cover the surface with a little sand, upon which the seed should be thinly scattered, covering with the least possible quantity of fine sand. Place the pans or boxes in the greenhouse, where they can be wholly shaded ft-om the mid-day sun, and lightly damp the surface when dry. The young plants will make their appearance in three or four weeks ; and, when strong enough to handle easily, transplant into boxes an inch or two apart, and gradually harden them off, so as to remove to frames or the open air. Calceolarias, Cinerarias, and Chinese Primrose, require similar treatment. The seeds of the former are so minute, that they are liable to be destroyed by covering ; and complaints are fi-equent of the failure to make the seed grow. If the following directions are carefully observed, an abun- dance of plants may be easily raised : — The seed should be sown in pots prepared in the following manner : The pot to be half filled with drainage, over that rough siftings of the mould, and the surface covered with soil as fine as pos- sible, half of which should be composed of silver sand. When prepared thus, it should be watered with a fine rose, immediately after which sow the seed carefully without any covering of soil. The pots should then be placed under a close frame or hand-glass, in a shady part of the garden (no arti- ficial heat being required). In large establishments, of course, they may have propagating or other THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. houses thai will do, where the same kind of moist temperature could be obtained ; but any exposure to the sun must be carefully guarded against by mats or paper. If the situation is of the proper tem- perature, they will require watering but very seldom. Directly the seedings are strong enough, they must be pricked off in pots prepared as before, and placed in the same situation. From the store-pots they will require to be potted off singly ; after this they will grow very rapidly. Through the winter, the plants will thrive well on the shelves near the glass, in the greenhouses ; and, to ob- tain fine specimens, they must be shifted freely till the flower-stalks have started, and should always be smoked with tobacco directly the green-fly appears, as no plants in cultivation so readily suffer from this insect as the Calceolaria. It Is necessary to remark, that one of the most frequent causes of the appearance of these inju- rious uisects is the plant becoming root-bound; to avoid which evil, it is important that it should fre- queully be repotted during the growing season. Acacias of all kinds should have scalding water poured over the seeds, and be allowed to soak for twelve or twenty-four hours : they should then be planted in pots, in light, rich, sandy soil, cover- ing one-fourth of an inch deep, and placed in the hotbed or greenhouse. Globe Amaranth, Linum, and Cvpress-Vine seeds should be soaked in tepid water for twelve hours to insure a quick germination. Rub the seeds with a little dry sand when ready for sowing. LiLiUMs of all kinds should have their seed planted immediately they are gathered, if possible, as they vegetate sooner. They remain good, however, for three or four years, but, when sown in spring, do not often vegetJ.te until the second year. Cyclamens should be sown in the greenhouse or hotbed, in pans of light rich soil, well drained. Transplant singly into pots, and keep them constantly growing the first year. Stocks of the winter-flowering varieties should be sown in July, and pricked ofT singly into small pots, shifting them as they require it, and keeping them in cold frames as long as it can be safely done. Canna-Seeds have a hard, homy covering, and require to have the seed soaked in warm water for ten or twelve hours, planting them in hotbed while the heat is brisk and strong. Transfer to the open ground June ist, and take up the roots before hard frosts. Gloxinias and Achimenes require to be grown in pots in the greenhouse, or a warm frame. The soil should be light and rich, — leaf-mould, loam, and sand. Ferns are easily raised from the spores (or seeds) with a little care. Sow in pots which should be half filled with a good drainage of crocks, and the remainder, to within a inch of the rim, with coarse sandy peat or leaf-mould ; make the surface smooth, and cover with a thin layer of sand ; on this sprinkle the spores. Set the pot in a pan of water in a warm, shady part of the greenhouse, and cover with a pane of glass. In a month or two, the plants will be ready to pot off singly in small pots. THE CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOTBEDS. We have already alluded to the importance of a- hotbed for the successful growth of many of the half-hardy annuals and more delicate greenhouse plants. Though most or all kinds of seeds may be raised in a fr.ame without bottom heat, yet this can only be done so late in the season, when the weather has become warm, that many of the annuals are late in blooming, and the greenhouse plants do not ripen and mature their wood, and are therefore ill adapted to winter well. It is to obviate this that the hotbed is recommended to all amateurs. It is so easily made, and at such slight expense, that it will well repay all who would secure an abundance of flowers early in the season. Situation of the Bed. — This should be in a warm position, fiilly exposed tothe sun, facing the east or south, and sheltered by a fence or hedge on the west or north. The soil should, if possible, be light and dry, as in this case the bed can be sunk a foot or more in the ground ; but, if damp or cold, it should be built upon the surface. M.-MvING the Bed. — Manure fresh from the stable is best. This should be thrown over and thorougMy shaken up with the fork, making it into a conical heap. In this state it should be allowed to remain four or five days, at the end of which time it should be turned over, shaking it up as before. At the end of another three or four days, it will be ready to make up the bed. Lay out the ground six inches larger than the frame, and put down a stake at each comer. The frame may be of any size ; but the most convenient is nine by three feet, which will take thrae lights three by six feet, the ordinary size, which can always be had ready made. Proceed to build up the bed to the height of two and a half or three feet, making it rather firm, and watering, if the manure is dry. When the bed is finished, put on the lights, and let it stand to settle and exhaust the violent heat. In a day or two add three or four inches of light sandy loam, spreading it evenly over the bed. If the seeds are to be sown in the soil of the bed, two or three more inches should be added ; but if in pots, no addition will be necessary. The pots being ready, and sown with the various seeds, should be put into the frame, shading them during the day, and regulating the temperature, by tilting the lights at the back, both night and day, and covering at night with mats. Plunge the pots in the soil, and, with proper care, the seeds will soon be above the soil. A thermometer placed in the bed will be the safest guide to the inexperienced. It should not rise above 85° in the day, nor sink below 60° at night. As the heat declines, linings of fresh manure should be applied around the outside of the bed ; but, ordi- narily, for seeds this is not necessary. The length or number of the frames is immaterial ; but they should be nine to twelve inches deep at the front, and fifteen to eighteen inches at the back. This will give a good slope to carry off the rain. Cold frames are simply the hotbed-frame set upon a warm spot of ground, covering it at night to keep in the warmth accumulated during the day. THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. THE FLOWER-GARDEN. The arrangemeiit of a flower-garden must de- pend so much upon the taste or fancy of the cul- tivator, that it is very difficult to lay down any rules applicable to general use. All we can do to aid the inexperienced is to give such plants as display correct principles in their general features, which will serve as a guide in grounds of smaller or larger extent. Of course, we have reference to flower-gardens, or spots of ground set apart for annuals, bedding-plants, or bulbs, as any thing more extensive would be beyond the scope of a catalogue. Where the flower-garden already exists, and is laid out in beds or borders for miscellaneous plants, all the information necessary to the amateur will be found in our preceding re- marks, except that, perhaps, in reference to the disposition of colors. If, however, the form is not a f'^.nciful one, or one laid out in the true principles of the geometrical style, it may be remodelled upon some plan which will combine the merits of those we now annex. Commencing with the simplest form of ground, where there is no pretension to artistic display, the two following will be found well adapted for annuals or bedding-plants, or the two combined. In the first plan (No. i), the ground may be arranged as follows : In the centre may be double Zinnias, if a grand display is desired ; but if not, then Zinnias, Marigolds, Asters, and similar tall- growing annuals, placing the tallest in the centre. The eight small l>eds adjoining the centre one may be planted in alteniate colors, or mixed, with Ciintonia, Portulaca, Verbenas, Pansies, Agro- stemma, Lobelias, &c. The four larger beds may be planted in four different colors, or mixed, or in the ribbon style ; in the latter case using Perilla Nankinensis for the centre row, and other decided colors for the outer rows, which should be dwarf at the edge. The four corner-beds may be filled with Mignonette, Sweet Alyssum for the Iragrance, or with other more showy plants. No. I The second plan (No. 2) admits of a greater display, and particularly if masses of one color are desired. The centre may be filled with any tall plants of one color ; viz., Zinnias, Asters, Mari- golds, 01 Balsams. Two of the four oval beds may be Portulaca, scarlet and white, or golden and scarlet ; the other two with blue and white Lobelia, or crimson and white Candytuft. Two of the four large beds between the oval ones may be planted with Tropsolums in two colors, and the other two with crimson and variegated Petunias. The four small beds may be planted with Abronia um- bellata, Nolana, Phlox Drummondii, and Linum Grandiflora. The four oval comer-beds may be planted with ornamental foliaged-plants, Perilla in two, and Coleus Verschaffeltii in the other two. Four of the small comer-beds may be filled with Mignonette and Alyssum, and four with Dianthus THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. Heddiwiggi. These may be varied to suit the fancy of the possessor with the newest annuals de- scribed in the Catalogue, selecting them according to colors, and height of growth. All the beds should be edged with box or thrift. The extent of ground is thirty-two feet square. For more artistic and complete grounds, we add two plans from two of the most elegant flower- gardens of England. The first plan (No. 3) is extensive and elaborate in design, and evinces artistic sliill and arrangement of a high order. The length of the garden is a hundred and sixty feet, and the width seventy-two feet. The walks are of gravel, and the beds are all edged with box. It may be filled with bedding-plants or with annuals ; and, supposing the amateur to desire a mix- ture of the two, the following is an appro- priate list. Scarlet Geraniums and Verbenas being the most effective of bedding-plants : 1. Verbena fblue). 2. Verbena (white). 3. Pansies, of the fine showy sorts. 4. Portulaca (white). 5. Tom Thumb Geranium. 6. Verbena (striped). 7. Portulaca (golden). 8. Campanula Carpatica, with Tree Rose in the centre. g. The same. 0. Tom Thumb Geranium. 1. Portulaca (white). 2. Verbena (striped). 3. Portulaca (golden). 4. Pansies of the fine showy sorts. 5. Verbena (white). 6. Verbena (blue). 7. Ageratum. 8. Heliotrope. 19. Tom Thumb Geranium. Verbena, Sunset (rose). 21. Portulaca (golden). 22. Portulaca (scarlet). 23. Stme as No. 8. 1 24. Geranium, Lucia Rosea (pink). 25. Tom Thumb Geranium. 26. Tom Thumb Geranium. 27. Geranium, Lucia Rosea (pink). 28. Portulaca (scarlet). 2g. Tom Thumb Geranium. 30. Heliotrope. 31. Verbena, Sunset. 32. Portulaca (golden). 33. Ageratum. 34. Same as No. 8. 35. Vase, or Statue. If a vase, to be filled with Verbenas, Petunias, &c. If a statue, to be surrounded with a cir- cle of Oxalis Floribunda. But, when it is intended to be filled with annuals, this may easily be done by substi- tuting Candytuft, Alyssum, Eschecholtzia, Lobelia, Agr'ostemma, Petunias, Dwarf Con- volvulus, Clarkias, &c. The last plan which we give (No. 4) is a copy of the flower-garden of the Duchess of Bedford, at Camden Hill, near London. In harmony of arrangement, it stands yerj high ; and, oflfering as it does a great variety inthe disposition of the beds, it contains, in an eminent degree, the two great elements of a select garden, — harmony and variety. "Two things," says a well-knomi writer, "are necessary to the beauty of a flower- garden, — harmony and variety. Harmony consists in agreeableness of form, likeness of size, and relation of color : variety is the indefinite diversity of vegetative existence. If there is variety merely, the garden is strange, extraordinary, fantastic ; it is not fine. If harmony alone is displayed, then it is monotonous, dull, and wearisome. But in the happv com- bination of the two resides its power to awaken agreeable sensations, ana impart delight. This union is well exemplified in this plan." No scale is given ; but we suppose the ground to contain a circle of one hundred feec, — about fifty feet to the inch. The plants employed, annuals and bedding-plants, would be as follows, according to the numbers : — THE SUMMER FLOWER-GARDEN. 1. Sweet Alyssum (white). 2. Lobelia (blue). 3. Verbenas (purple). 7. Lobelia (blue). 8. Eschscholtzia (yellow), g. Portulaca (scarlet). 10. Nierembergia Gracilis (white). 11. Verbena (deep purple). 12. Portulaca (yellow). FIRST CIRCLE. 4. Portulaca (yellow). 5. Anagallis (blue). 6. Verbenas (scarlet). 13. Lobelia (blue). 14. Verbena (scarlet). 16. Portulaca (yellow). 17. Linium Grandiflorum (crimson). 18. Sweet Alyssum (white). SECOND CIRCLE. 19. Petunia (purple). 20. Cacalia Coccinea. 21. Convolvulus Minor (blue). 22. Anagallis (blue). 23. Sanvitalia Procumbens (yellow). 24. Verbena (lilac). 25. Verbena (scarlet). 26. Ageratum Albiflorum (white). 27. Nemophila Insignis. 28. Godetia Lepida (lilac). 29. Gilia Capitata. 30. CEnothera Drummondii. <^y No. 4. THIRD CIRCLE. 31. Linum Grand. Rubrum (scarlet). 32. Clarkia Elegans (lilac). 33. Clintonia Elegans (blue). 34. Eschscholtzia (yellow). 35. Coreopsis Burridgii (yellow and brown). 36. Verbena (scarlet). 37. Candytuft (white). 38. Eutoca Viscida (olue). 39. Arctotis (yellow). 40. Phlox Drummondii Alba (n-hite). 41. Geranium (scarlet). 42. Candytuft (crimson). FOURTH CIRCLE. 43. Petunia (white). 44. Lobelia (blue). 45. Eschscholtzia (yellow). 46. Petunia (purple). 47. Geranium (scarlet). 48. Senecio or Jacobsa (purple). 55. Phlox Drummondii (rose). 56. Bartonia Aurea (yellow). 57. Asters (white). 58. Salvia (scarlet). 59. Double Peony Aster (blue). 60. Double Zinnia (yellow). 49. Verbena (purple). 50. Portulaca (yellow). 51. Candytuft (white). 52. Verbena (scarlet). 53. Convolvulus Minor (bine). 54. OEnothera Drummondii (yellow). FIFTH CIRCLE. 61. Petunia (purple). 62. Candytuft (white). 63. Double Zinnia (scarlet). 64. Geranium (scarlet). 65. Double Asters fblue). 66. Double Zinnia (scarlet). TO OUR AMATEUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS. After the publication of our Catalogues for thirty years, during which period immense additions have been made to the list of Flowers and Vegetables, we now present our friends with a full and complete list of the accumulations of so long a time, with accurate descriptions of all that are really valuable, or worthy of cultivation. In doing this, we embrace the opportunity to offer a few friendly and familiar remarks. From the small catalogue of a few hundred varieties, through the exertions of zealous florists, collectors, and skilful men, the number has been increased to thousands ; while, during the same time, the cultivators of beautiful flowers have increased in a very much greater ratio. Hence the demand now of something more than a mere list of names to enable the inexperienced to obtain some knowledge of what they desire to plant, and the opportunity of making a judicious selection from the great number which are so well worthy a place in every garden. This has been almost impossible in the limits of an ordinary catalogue ; and, to furnish the information really needed, 'A has now assumed the form of " The Cultivator's Guide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden." Having enumerated in our Catalogues, from year to year, all these additions in a brief manner, we deem it quite unnecessary to say they have been heretofore, or that our present one is, without a rival, or is not surpassed by any one of the kind. This we leave to our amateur friends, who can carefully compare our Guide with others, either at home or abroad. Neither shall we speak of its truthfulness or beauty. Thirty years have, we trust, been quite sufiBcient to establish the former : the latter can easily be detected at a single glance. It is not the result of one or ten years' experi- ence in the growth of the numerous varieties, but of thirty years devoted to the cultivation of every flower or vegetable embraced in these pages. As regards the freshness of our seeds, or their qziality, we have nothing to add. Our numerous customers throughout the country know us too well to ask any additional guaranty than that of the many years we have labored to place before them all the treasures of the flower-garden or conservatory, selected from the best sources in Europe and our own country, or grown or origi- nated by us. Our long correspondence with the cultivators of England, France, Germany, and Prussia, has enabled us to be \he.first to possess every thing new, whenever introduced. The novel- ties described in our present Catalogue are nearly three times the number of those enumerated by any dealer in America. We do not think it necessary to add that our stock is obtained without regard to price ; for no really beautiful and first-class flower-seed can be had at a low rate. This is impossible. All who know any thing of the growth of seeds, know that the finest Double Asters, Zinnias, Petunias, Por- tulacas, &c., are so sparingly produced, that the supply is quite insufficient for the demand. Every lover of flowers cannot afford to procure the highest-priced seeds ; and those who cannot are content with those of moderate excellence at a reasonable rate. Because they are cheap, it does not follow they should be rubbish, as is too oflen the case. It is often diflScult to distinguish between those of moderate excellence and the so-called choice varieties. Our seeds are put up in packages, with our name upon each, and a brief description of their quality, and the usual time of sowing. These are sent by mail, when desired, at the prices named, and postage paid, to any part of the United States or Canada ; except peas, beans, com, and potatoes, for which an additional remittance of 8 cents for every pound is required. When large orders are received, the seeds will be securely packed, and will be forwarded by express. All our orders are intended to be filled as soon as received ; but, in the busiest season, it is impossible, vrith the very large quantity of orders, to prevent the delay of a few days. Commendations. — To attempt the publication of the numerous commendatory letters would fill several pages of our Catalogue. Gratifying as this would be to us, we are compelled to omit even the briefest extracts from the hundreds of letters expressing the satisfactory manner in which their orders have been executed, and the pleasure derived fi-om the cultivation of our seeds. 11 COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER-SEEDS, BY MAIL, FREE OF POSTAGE TO PURCHASERS. In orJer to more extensively disseminate our choice varieties of Flower-seeds throughout the county, giving those who reside at a distance the same facilities for procuring uiem as tliose who have the opportunity to make personal application, we put up select assortments expressly for sending by mail, giving particular attention to this department of our trade. The low rate of postage enables us to supply distant customers with all the choicest seeds upon the same terms as those who are near the market. Orders- may be forwarded to us with the understanding that the seeds we furnish are of the very best \.\$ " " 2.00 " " " " 2.35 " " 3.00 " " " " 3.65 " " 4.00 " " " " 4.9s " " 5.00 " " " " 6.25 " " lo.oo " " " " 13.00 " " 20.00 " " " " 27.00 " " 30.00 " " " " 4'-50 Persons desiring us to make their selections may rely upon our sending only those which are really showy and handsome, and easy to cultivate. We believe that our experience will enable us to make selections that cannot fail to give entire satisfaction to any lady or gentleman who may send us their orders. In sending orders for seeds by mail, it will be only necessary to give the date of the Catalogue from which the selection is made, and the numbers, instead of the names, of the varieties. The name of the person to whom they are to be sent, and the names of the Town and State, should be so plainly written, that there may be no mistaking a single letter. We often receive letters contain- ing money, the signatures of which are so indistinct as to make it almost impossible to decide where and to whom the seeds are ordered to be sent. The above prices apply only to flower and garden seeds in packets ; for prices by ounce and pound, see vegetable-seed department, in this Catalogue. Prices to dealers on application. Address, WASHBURN &, CO., HOKTICULTUKAL H.^LL, BOSTON, MASS. 12 THE AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. To aid in making selections of seeds, the botanical name is given, and the popular name when there is such, together with the natural order to which it belongs, as indicative of the general char- a;ter of the flower. These, with the full remarks, will enable the amateur to make a judicious selection. In giving orders for seeds, it is preferable to mention the numbers ; but, as the numbers are often changed, it is absolutely necessary to give the date of Catalogue. IFXjOAATEI?. sibeids. ABRONIA UMBELLATA. A.13KOJVIA., Nat. Ord., Nyctaginiacete. A charming plant, with verbena-like heads of sweet-scented flowers. Very effective in beds, rock -work, or in baskets suspended in a conservatory ; growing freely m any light, rich soil, and flowering from August to October. NO. PRICE I Abronia Umbellata, rosy-lilac, half-hardy annual ; from California. Half ft. high . $0.10 13 14 AMATEUR CULTIVATORS GUIDE NO. PRICE A.BTJTIL01V. Nat. Ord., Malvacea. These flowers are extremely beautiful for the conservatory : they are natives of Brazil, and half shrubby, with vine-like leaves and bell-shaped flowers, being richly veined and striped, of a wax-like appearance. Many of the varieties succeed well in the open ground during the summer. Half-hardy. 2 Abutilon Alphonse Karr. Orange, veined with crimson. Very fine. 5 feet . . ^.25 3 ' Beranger. Yellow, striped with brown. 6 feet 25 4 Due de MalakofF. Yellow, veined with maroon. Very fine. 6 feet . . . .23 5 Esculentum. Very fine. 5 feet 25 6 Floribundum. Fine yellow, s feet 25 7 Hybridum. Lemon-color. 5 feet 25 8 — Marmoratum. A beautifiil variety, flowering in great profusion all winter; pro- ducing pure white flowers, veined and marbled with bright rose. One ef the best. 6 feet 25 9 —- Mixed 25 A-BOBRA.. Nat. Ord., Cucurhitacea. A rare and extremely pretty tuberous perennial climbing Cucurbitacea, with elegant cut glossy dark -green foliage, and small oval vivid scarlet fruits. Suitable for planting out dur- ing summer, forming beautiful garlands. 10 Abobra Virdiflora 25 A-CA-CIA.. Nat. Ord., Leguminosce. In praise of this class of ornamental shrubs, it is almost impossible to .speak too highly : they are not only of invaluable use for greenhouse decoration, but also, during summer, they will be of equal service in the flower garden, where their beautiful foliage and neat habit alone cannot fail to render them very attractive. They are all remarkably fine in foliage ; but a lophantha and longiflora are pre-eminently so. Acacia Jiilibrissin is half-hardy and elegant, with tassel-like tufts of rosy flowers. Previous to sowing, soak the seed in water at 120° for six hours. Greenhouse shrubs. 11 Acacia Albicans. White, with beautiful silvery foliage ; fi-om Mexico. 5 feet . . .25 12 Armata. Golden ball-like flowers. 5 feet 25 13 Asparagoides. Yellow, very choice ; firom New Holland. 6 feet 25 14 Argyrophylla. Superb ; yellow, silvery foliage. 6 feet 25 15 Cultriformis. Yellow ; from New Holland, s f^st 25 16 • Coccinea. The most novel of the Acacias ; color, bright rose, fine foliage. 5 ft. .25 17 Capensis. Yellow. 5 feet 25 18 Oealbafa. Canary-yellow foliage, very gracefiil ; fi-om Van Dieman's Land. 5 ft. .25 19 Douglassii. Yellow, graceful, and distinct ; fi-om North America. 5 feet . . .25 20 Grandis. Golden yellow, a most beautifiil species ; from New Holland. 6 feet . .25 21 Ixiophylla. Golden yellow, a very graceful and handsome species; from Swan River. 6 feet 25 22 Julibrissin (silk-tree). A hardy and elegant shrub, with tassel-like tufls of beauti- ful rosy flowers : from Persia. 5 feet 10 23 Longifolia. Yellow, foliage long and slender ; from New South Wales. 5 feet . .25 24 Lophantha. Yellow, beautiful foliage ; from New South Wales. 5 feet . . .10 25 Nemaiophyila. Bright yellow ; a splendid acquisition, called one of the best of its class, flowering freely nearly the whole year ; fine habit. 6 feet 25 26 Trinervata. Fine yellow ; fi-om New Holland. 5 feet 25 27 Xylophylloides. (New.) The most splendid of all the Acacias, producing rich clusters of golden blossoms, light-green lanceolated foliage ; fi-om New Holland. 6 feet 25 ACA.1VTHXJ©. Nat. Ord., Acanthacece. These deserve a place in every collection, fi-om their stately appearance, and the legend of their leaves having given the first idea of the capital of the Corinthian order of architecture. They requiie a good sandy loam, and plenty of room. Hardy perennials. 28 Acanthus Mollis. White ; from Italy. 3 feet 05 29 Splnosus. White ; from Europe. 3 feet 05 ABOBRA VIRIDIFLORA. See page 14. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 1 5 ^a PRICE A.CHTIuIa'EA.. Nat. Ord., Comj^ositee. Bilonging to the genus known under their English name of Milfoil Hardy perennial. 30 Achillea Filipendula. Yellow; from Caspian Sea. 5 feet ^-05 A.CH:IM:E]VES. Nat. Ord., Cesneracets. These are among the most beautiful plants for the decoration of a greenhouse or conserva- tory during the summer, being of dwarf, compact, branching habit, and flowering abundantly throughout the whole season. Grown in masses, in large pots or pans, they form superb objects for exhibition. Their culture is simple. After flowering, water should be gradually withheld, and allowed to remain in a dry state until they commence growing again. 31 Achlmenes. Mixed. Saved from one of the largest collections in Europe . . . .25 A-CKOCLIIVITJM:. Nat. Ord., Composita. An elegant new annual from Swan River, producing beautiful everlasting flowers resem- bling the Rhodanthe Manglesii, but much larger ; should be grown in every collection ; fine for winter bouquets, flowenng in any garden soil. Hardy annuals. 32 Acrolinium Atroroseum. Deep rose-color, i foot lo 33 Roseum. Light rose, i foot 10 34 Album. Pure white, i foot 10 A.CONITTJ]\I (Monkshood). Nat. Ord., Ranuticulacett. A common border plant, commonly known as Monkshood, growing freely in any situation. Hardy perennial ; from Europe. 35 Aconitum Napellis. Mixed, blue and white. 2 feet 05 A.DIA.IVT'XJJM:. Nat. Ord., Cryptogamia. 36 Adiantum (Maiden Hair). Mixed. A beautiful species of fern 50 AGEr?.i*.TXJM:. Nat. Ord., Compositce. Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very useful for pot culture. Very good for bouquets. Hardy annuals. 37 Ageralum Mexicanum. Light-blue; from Mexico, i J feet 10 38 Odoratum (fragrant). Much like the Mexicanum ; from Mexico 05 39 Alba. White 10 40 Albiflorum Nanum. Dwarf, white; fine for pots . .10 41 Coeruleum Nanum. Dwarf-blue; fine for pots or open ground 10 42 Conspicuum. New. Pure white 10 43 Superbum. Dark-blue, fine 10 A.GA.I*JL]VTmJS (African Lily). Nat. Ord., Hemerocalidacete. A highly ornamental plant, vrith large, handsome heads of bloom ; very effective for parterres, terraces, gravel-walks, or by the side of lakes and ponds ; will not bear hard frost; may be kept in the cellar during the winter. 44 Agapanihus Umbellatus. Blue ; half-hardy bulb ; from Africa. 2 feet 25 A.GI10STEM:M:A.. Nat. Ord., CaryophyllacecB. Commonly called Rose Campion. Are perfectly hardy, very easily raised from seeds, and wiH well repay the little care they require. The flowers are produced on long stems, bloom- ing freely throughout the season. Hardy perennial. For annual varieties, see Viscaria. 45 Agrostemma Coronaria. Deep crimson ; from Russia. 2 feet 05 46 Alba. White; from Russia. 2 feet 05 47 —— Mixed. The above mixed 05 A-GROSTISl. Nat. Ord., Graminea. These rank high among the ornamental grasses from their delicate and gracefiil growth, and are very useful for wmter bouquets ; will grow in any good garden soil. Hardy annuals. 1 i6 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE NO. PRICE 48 49 50 >.to .lO .10 Nebulosa. One of the most graceful and elegant ; from Europe .... 51 .10 A-I^OIVSOA.. Nat. Ord., Scrophidarineee. These plants are very ornamental, either in the greenhouse, or grown as annuals in the open border during the summer, flowering freely from June until frost Tender perennials. 52 Alonsoa Grandiflora (large flowered). Deep scarlet. 2 feet .10 53 Incisifolia (cut foliage). Orange scarlet 2 feet .10 54 Warszewiczi. Bright crimson; from Chili, i J feet A.IuSTRCEM:i:itIJL. Nat. Ord., Amaryllidacea. This is a genus of tu'ierous-rooted plants, with beautiful flowers ; requiring to be grown in a shehered position to have them in perfection. Half-hardy perennials. .10 55 Alslrcemeria Van Houite. Finest hybrids, i^ feet ....... •25 JLLYSSXJM:. Nat. Ord., Cmcifene. One of the most useful, free-flowering little plants either for growing in pots, on rock- work, or the open border, the annuals varieties blooming nearly the whole summer. 56 Alyssum Argenteum. Yellow, silvery foliage ; from Switzerland. Hardy perennial. 1 ft. •OS 57 Benthamii. White, fine hardy annual. 1 foot ■OS 58 Saxatile. Yellow, very showy, hardy perennial, i foot •OS 59 Sweet (Maritima). A well-known fragrant little annual, from England, i foot •OS 60 Wiersbeck's. White and yellow, half-hardy perennial AIMA-K^IVTKIXJS. Nat. Ord., Amarantacea. Ornamental foliaged plants, of an extremely graceful and interesting character, producing a striking effect, whether grown for the decoration of the conservatory or outdoor flower- larden. If the seeds are sown early, and planted out the last of May or in June, in rich soil, hey make exceedingly handsome specimens for the centre of beds, or mixed flower or shrub- jery borders. Half-hardy annuals. .10 1 61 Amaranihus Melanchollcus. New. A beautiful novelty, rivalling the Perrilla Nan- kinensis for groups and edgings ; of dwarfer habit than the latter, and of a hvely 62 .10 ■OS Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Very pretty ; from East Indies. 3 feet 63 Hypochondriacus (Prince's Feather). Red ; from East Indies. 3 feet •OS 64 Monstrosus. Verj' large and showy ; from East Indies. 3 feet .... •OS 65 Sanguineus. A fine dark variety ; from India. 3 feet .10 66 Tricolor (Joseph's Coat). An old favorite, the chief beauty of which consists in its beautiful yellow, scarlet, and green variegated leaves. 2 feet .... .05 ^]\i:m:oi5ixj]vi. nat. Ord., composite. A fine everlasting plant, valuable for making dried winter bouquets ; pretty for the garden. 67 Ammobium Alatum. White; from New Holland. Hardy annual. 2 feet . A.1VA.GA.L1L.T©. Nat. Ord., Primulacece. This is a class of beautiful trailing plants, that will be found highly ornamental for bedding purposes, as they bloom all the season. The Anagallis is also an old favorite for growing in greenhouses, presenting an extremely graceful appearance when cultivated in pots or vases. Hardy annuals. •OS 68 Anagallis India (Indian Pimpernel). Blue, trailing ; from Nepaul. Half foot •OS 69 — -^— Carnea. Flesh-color. Half foot .10 70 71 .10 .lO Grandiflora Coerulea. Splendid large flowers ; blue. Half foot . 72 Rubra. Beautiful red. Half foot .10 73 — ^ Eugenie. Beautiful light-blue, shaded from the centre to piure white. Halffl. .10 74 Garibaldll. Rich vermilion ; rare. Half foot .10 1 AQUILEGIA GLANDULOSA. See page 93. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 1 7 NO. PRICE 75 Anagallis Grandiflora Memoria dell' Etna. New ; large flowers, bright scarlet. Halfft. $o.io 76 Napoleon III. Rich crimson maroon. Half foot lo 78 Philippli. Large; blue. Half foot lo 79 Mixed (India varieties). Good 05 80 Mixed (Large-flowered varieties). Very fine 10 A.]N"CirUBA.. Nat. Ord., Boragmea. Coarse growing plants, natives of the south of Europe, remarkable for their intensely blue flowers. Hardy perennials. 8 1 Anchusa Arvalis. Blue. 2 feet 05 82 lialica. Delicate blue. 2 fee* 05 AJNTEMiOiVE. Nat. Ord., Raminadacece. All the plants belonging to this genus are beautiful, and well deserving of cultivation ; succeed well in any light soil. Hardy perennials. 83 Anemone Coronaria. Mixed from selected flowers. Half foot 10 84 Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower). Violet 10 ^1VTH0XA.]VTHXJM:. Nat. Ord., Graminece. 85 Anthoxanthum Gracile. A very pretty ornamental grass, fi-om Sicily. Hardy annual Half foot 10 AJVTIHHmiNTJM! (Snapdragon). Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacece. The Snapdragon, or Antirrhinum, is one of our most showy and useful border plants. Amongst the more recently improved varieties of this valuable genus are large, finely shaped flowers, of the most brilliant colors, with beautifully marked throats ; will bloom the first season from seed, and are very effective in beds or mixed borders. Half-hardy perennials. 86 Antirrhinum Majus Album. Pure white. 2 feet 10 87 Brilliant. Crimson and white. 2 feet 10 88 Delila. Carmine, white throat. 2 feet , . .10 89 Firefly. Orange, scarlet, and white. 2 feet 10 90 Galathea. Crimson, yellow, and white. 2 feet 10 91 Ghestia. Dark-crimson, rich foliage. 2 feet 10 92 Henry IV. Bright cinnamon. 2 feet 10 93 Papilionaceum. Bright scarlet and white ; splendid. 2 feet . . . .10 94 Variegata. Beautiful, striped. 2 feet 10 95 Nanum Album. Dwarf; pure white, i foot 10 96 Aureum Striatum. Striped, i foot 10 97 Kermesina Splendens. Crimson, i foot 10 98 Delila. Cannine and yellow, with white throat, i foot 10 99 Firefly. Orange, scarlet, and yellow, i foot 10 100 Extra fine, mixed 10 101 Good, mixed 05 -A-QUII^EGrlA. (Columbine). Nat. Ord., Ranuticulaceee. This pretty and interestingly varied genus of plants scarcely meets with the amoimt of appreciation it deserves ; it is an extremely showy and ornamental early summer flowering herbaceous plant, combining the most curious forms with the most beautiful and striking colors ; succeeds in any garden soil. Hardy perennials. 102 Aquilegia Alba Pleno. New; double, white, fine 25 103 Caryophylloides. White, variously striped with reddish crimson; a beautiful double variety, i foot 25 104 Formosa. Double ; crimson and orange. li^ feet 05 105 Rosea. Beautiful rose-color ; double. » feet 25 106 Rubro. Fine, crimson ; double, i^ feet 25 107 Glandulosa. Blue and white, i foot 10 108 Siberica. Violet; double, i foot 25 109 Skinnerii. Scarlet and yellow ; very beautiful ; from Guatemala, ij feet . . .10 111 Finest Mixed 25 112 Good Mixed 03 3 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE NO. PRICH -A.I1A.I3T©. Nat. Ord., Cniciferce. An exceedingly early spring-flowering plant, contrasting beautifully in ribbons with the yellow Alyssum ; valuable for rock-work, edging, &c., succeeding well in any good garden soil. Hardy j^erennial. 113 Arabis Alpina. Pure white ; from Switzerland. Three-quarters foot . . . $o.io AJE1I5XJTXJS (Strawberry-Tree). Nat. Ord., Ericacect. A handsome, nearly hardy, evergreen shrub, covered during October and November with pearl-like blossoms and strawberry fruit. 114 Arbutus Unedo. From Ireland. lo feet lo A.nOTOCTIS. Nat. Ord., Composita. Handsome, showy, free-flowering plants, of close, compact, dwarf habit, with large beau- tiful flowers in the style of Ga^ania Splendens ; continuing in bloom the whole summer, and growing freely in any rich soil. Half-hardy perennials. 115 Arctoctis Grandiflora. Pale-yellow, dark-crimson centre; from Cape of Good Hope. Half foot lo 116 Breviscarpa. Deep^orange, with dark centre ; from Cape of Good Hope. Half it. .lo A.TIA.I-0"IV VIIVE (Cardiospermum). Nat. Ord., Sapindacete. A very pretty climbing plant, remarkable for an inflated membraneous capsule, from which it derives the name of Balloon Vine. It answers either for the greenhouse or open ground. Half-hardy annual. 171 Cardiospernum Haiicacabum. White ; from India. 5 feet 10 !0-AJPTISTA.. Nat. Ord., Leguminoscg. 172 Baptisia Ausf rails. A handsome border plant, of the easiest culture; flowers blue. Hardy perennial. 2 feet 10 ]3IEI.«I-I2I1E. Nat. Ord., CJietiopodiaceee. A pretty, cypress-like plant, sometimes called summer-cypress ; fine for a cemetery. 175 Belvidere. Hardy annual, from Egypt ^.05 BIILiXiBERGJ-Ijk. Nat. Ord., Bromeliacece. A magnificent stove-plant, with long, graceful, delicate green foliage, beautiful zebra- striped flowers, extremely handsome and showy, succeeding best in sandy peat and loam. 176 Billbergia Zebrina. Scarlet and purple: beautiful; one and a half feet; from Rio Janeiro, ij feet 25 BEGrOlNTA.. Nat. Ord., Begojiiacece. A magnificent genus of ornamental greenhouse plants, as remarkable for the varied and beautiful foliage of many of its varieties as for the splendor and profusion of the flowers of others. Should be grown in sandy peat and loam. 177 Begonia, Mixed. Several of the most choice sorts mixed 25 bartonia aurea. (See preceding page.) DBIONOIVIA.. Nat. Ord., Bignotiiacea. A highly ornamental greenhouse climber, producing its gorgeous flowers in panicles and in the greatest profusion. 178 Bignonia Tweedieana. Yellow, half-hardy shrub 25 13IuTJM:E1VBA.CH:IA.. Nat. Ord., Loasecs. 179 Blumenbachia Insignis. Quite handsome ; flowers white; from Montevideo. Three- quarters foot 10 IBOSlSTiEA.. Nat. Ord., LegianinostE. Handsome, free-flowering, and beautiful genus of greenhouse plants. Succeeds best in a compost of turf, loam, and peat. 180 Bossiaea Biloba. Three feet high ; from New Holland 25 18 I Linophylla. Orange, three feet high 23 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 23 BOCCONIA FRUTESCENS. BOCCONIJl. Nat. Ord., Papaveracece. A new and beautiful foliaged greenhouse plant, and one of the rarest plants yet introduced for the decoration of beds and lawns in summer. 182 Bocconia Frutescens. A splendid novelty ; very rare $0.25 13PtA.CHYCOM:E. Nat. Ord., Composites. A beautiful free-flowering, dwarf-growing plant,, covered, during the greater portion of the summer, with a profusion of pretty cineraria-like flowers, very effective in edgings, small beds, rustic baskets, or for pot-culture ; succeeding in any light, rich soiL Half-hardy annuals. 183 Brachycome Iberidifolia (Swan-River Daisy). Blue ; from Swan River. Half foot . .10 184 Albiflora. White ; from Swan River. Half foot 10 185 Finest Mixed 10 UKIZA. (Quaking-Grass). Nat. Ord., Gramineee. A very useful ornamental grass, ftne for dried bouquets. Hardy annual 186 Briza Maxima. Fine; from Cape of Good Hope .05 187 Gracilis (slender). From Cape of Good Hope 05 BI1YZ0I»Y:RXJ3X. Nat. Ord., Graminea. A very pretty dwarf variety of the ornamental grasses ; good for dried bouquets. 188 Bryzopyrum Siculum. Distinct and beautifid ; hardy annual ; from North America . .10 BUOMXrS. Nat. Ord., Gratninete. !89 Bromus Bryzoporoides. A very pretty variety of ornamental grass; from south of Europe. Hardy annual lo DBRO'WA.IjI.iUL. Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacea. Very handsome profuse-blooming plants, covered with rich, strikingly beautiful flowers during the summer and autumn months ; growing freely in any rich soil. Half-hardy annual. 190 Browallia Cerviakowskii. Blue, with white centre ; beautifiil. i| feet 10 191 Demissa. Light-blue and orange centre ; from South America. 1 5 feet . . .10 192 Elata Cerulea. Upright; blue; from Peru. 1 5 feet ...... .10 193 Alba. White ; from Peru, i^feet 10 194 Grandiflora. Sky-blue ; large-flowered, ij feet 10 NO. PRICE CA.CA.ILhulariacem. Plants of a highly decorative character ; an indispensable ornament for the drawing-room or conservatory. The shrubby variety is sometimes gi'own for in-door and sometimes for out-door decoration. They succeed in any light, rich soil. Half-hardy perennials. 20 I Calceolaria Hybrlda. Mixed. Saved from a named collection 25 202 Superba Grandiflora. Extra fine, spotted and striped, large-flowered; saved from the prize flowers from the London Exhibition of the past season ; superb, i foot 50 203 Nana. A new dwarf variety from Germany, beautifully marked, close, com- pact habit, free-bloomer ; one of the best ; mixed, saved from a prize collection. Three-quarters foot 50 204 Rugosa. A fine, shrubby variety for bedding . . • 50 205 Tigrini. New; spotted and striped of the above; very fine . , . .50 206 -^— Scabious-leaved (Scabiosoefolia). Clear, sulphur-yellow flowers, in great pro- fiision ; fine. 2 feet 10 C-A.I^IEiVI>XJILf A."EfcY-I5ITM> FLO'WEIl. Nat. Ord., TropcBolaceee. The popular name of this pretty little annual alludes to the supposed resemblance of the flower to a bird with its wings expanded, the spur of calyx representing the head, and the two upper petals the wing ; blooms from June to October ; from Mexico. 247 Canary-BIrd Flower {Tropaolum Peregrinu}>t). Half-hardy annual. 20 feet TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 27 NO. PRICK CATVI^YTUFT. Nat. Orjx, Cruci/erce. All the Candjrtufts are of the easiest culture, thri\dng in almost any soil or situation, and deserve to be cultivated more extensively in every flower-garden ; very good for pot-culture. Hardy annuals. 248 Candytuft Fragrans {Iberis odoratd). Flower white, pinnated foliage ; from Crete. 1 foot J0.0S 249 Crimson (kemiesina). Bright and showy. 1 foot 05 250 Purple (.purpurea). A favorite variety, i foot 05 251 Rocket {coroiaria). Pure white ; fine, i foot 05 252 Rose (rosea). Rose-colored, i foot 05 253 White (atnara). One of the best, i foot 05 254 Perennial (stmpervirens). White, i foot 05 Cj^.INTJE'RBUKY BElLiX^S. Nat. Ord., CamPitnulaceoe. The Canterbury Bells have long been known among our most ornamental garden plants. Their large bell-shaped flowers, wliich are freely produced throughout the summer, render them strikingly effective. As they are strictly biennials, it will be necessary to sow the seed every year. Hardy biennials. 255 Canterbury Bells, Double White (Campanula. Medium). From Germany. 2 feet . .03 256 ^^ Blue. From Germany. 2 feet 05 257 Lilac. From Germany. 2 feet 05 258 Mixed. All the above 10 259 Single White. From Germany. 2 feet 05 260 Blue. From Germany. 2 feet 05 26 1 Lilac. From Germany. 2 feet , .05 262 Mixed. Above single varieties 05 C^^JSTVjIUESUS. Nat. Ord., Articacea. 263 Cannabis Gigantea (Giant Hemp). A very ornamental plant for shrubbery-borders. Hardy anmial ; from India. 10 feet 05 OA.SSTA.. Nat. Ord., Le^tminosce. A genus of highly ornamental and exceedingly useful free-flowering shrubs, for conserva- tory or greenhouse decoration ; growing freely out of doors during the summer months ; suc- ceeding best in a mixture of loam and peat. Greenhouse shrubs. 264 Cassia falcata superba. Yellow ; from Buenos Aj-res. 3 feet 25 265 Grandiflora. Yellow, flowering profusely duiing autumn and winter ; from China. 4 feet 25 266 Lavigata. Sulphur-color, distinct ; from India. 4 feet 25 267 Maryiandica. Yellow; from North America. 4 feet 25 CA3fNA. (Indian Shot). Nat. Ord., MarantacecB. These stately species of plants are highly ornamental in flower-gardens, producing a rich and Oriental effect by their large, broad, massive foliage, and rich crimson and scarlet flow- ers. Though perennial, if sown early, they wall make luxuriant growth, and bloom the first season. In late autumn, they should be carefully potted, and allowed to mature their bloom in the greenhouse or parlor, and afterwards preserved in a cool, dry cellar. In spring, again start them into growth, and replant them in the open air last of May or first of June. Before sowing, soak the seed in water at 125° for about twelve hours. 268 Canaa Acharis. Dark-ied ; from Mendoza 5 feet 10 269 Angustifolia Nana Pallida. Light-red; a dwarf variety; from South America. I foot 10 270 Anneii. Crimson; very ornamental. 3 feet 20 271 Aurantica. Orange ; lively green foliage ; from Brazil. 3 feet 10 272 Aurea Vittata. Golden; beautiful; from New Holland. 4 feet 25 273 Bicolor of Java. Red and yellow ; from Java. 3 feet 10 274 Coccinea Vera. Scarlet; very fine ; from South America. 2 feet . . . .05 275 Compacta Elegantissima. Large, reddish yellow ; from South America. 2 feet .10 276 Edulis. Red; very fine ; from Peru. 3 feet 10 277 Gigantea Aurantica. Orange-red ; a beautifiillarge variety. 10 feet . . • '25 278 Indica. Red; from Indica. 2 feet 05 279 Limbata. Intense scarlet, edged with yellow ; very striking ; from Brazil. 4 feet .10 28 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE CANNA. 280 Canna Leptophylla. Ruby; handsome foliage ; from Laguna. 4 feet . . . Jo-25 281 Muelleri. Scarlet; flowers large and fine. 3 feet 10 282 Mutabilis. Changeable; from Brazil, s feet 10 283 Musaefolia Hybrida. Red foliage, resembling a small banana. 2 feet . . .25 284 Napalensis. Clear yellow ; large flowers ; very pretty; from Nepaul. 3 feet . .35 285 Sanguinea Chatei. Deep red, dark foliage, and stems very large. 6 feet . . .2s 286 Sellowii. Scarlet; from Africa. 5 feet 10 287 Warczewiczii. Brilliant red, with variegated foliage ; one of the best for masses ; from Central America. 3 feet 25 288 Zebrina. Beautifiil, zebra-striped foliage. 3 feet 25 289 Finest Mixed 25 CA.K,TV^TIO]V (DiANTHUs). Nat. Ord., Caryophyllacea:. A magnificent class of popular favorites, most of them deliciously fragrant, and with colors extremely rich and beautiful. The seed we offer may be relied upon as being the finest, all having been selected expressly for us from some of the best collections of prize varieties in Euroj^e, producing mostly all double flowers. Hardy perennial. 290 Carnation Pink. Good; mixed; for border-culture 10 29 I Fine German. A good selection from a named collection 25 292 Sardinian. From choice double varieties 25 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 29 11 NO. PRICE 293 Carnation Pink. Choice Bizarres and Flakes. Saved from stage flowers; extra ^.50 294 Perpetual, or Tree. Fine German ; from selected flower, i^ feet . . .50 295 Extra Fine. Saved from prize-flowers ; splendid 50 CATA-lVAlVCHli:. Nat. Ord., Composita. Exceedingly shovvfy, free-flowering, hardy perennials, succeeding in any garden soil. 296 Catananche Bicolor. White ; violet centre ; from south of Europe. 2 feet . . . .05 297 Csrulea. Blue, with purple centre ; from south of Europe. 2 feet . . . .05 298 Lutea. Yellow; hardy annuals, i foot 05 CA-TCHCFILfY (Silene). Nat. Ord., Caryophyllaceee. A showy, free-flowering plant, for beds, borders, or ribbons ; succeeds in any garden soil. Hardy annual. 299 Catchfly Lobels. Red ; from England, i J feet 05 300 Alba. White ; from England. i|feet 05 301 Flesh. New ; flesh-color ; from England, ij feet 05 % CKLOSIA AURHA PTRAUIDALIS. CELOSIA.. Nat. Ord., Amarantacea. Magnificent, free-flowering, graceful-growing plants, producing in the greatest profusion spikes of the most beautiful feathery-looking flowers {see engraving, which represents a 3° AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE NO. PRICK side-shoot of A urea Pyratntdalis). Celosia Argentea, however, produces its flowers in spikes, WVs s.Gom-p\\ren^ (Globe A >narti7iih2{s), but much longer; and, if gathered when young, they are valuable for winter bouquets. Plants of the Celosia llower freely if planted out in June in a warm, slieltered situation. Grown in pots, they are the most elegant of greenhouse and conservatory plants, where, with a little management, they may be had in flower the whole winter, growing freely in rich loamy soil. Half-hardy annuals. 302 Celosia Argentea. Silvery white, shaded with bright rose ; very handsome. 3 feet ^o. 10 303 Aurea Pyramidalis. Magnificent golden-feathered plant ; can be most strongly recommended. 3 feet 25 304 Coccinea Pyramidalis. Rich crimson, of the same elegant habit as the preced- ing, differing only in color. 3 feet 25 CElVTKA-TVTHTJlS. Nat. Ord., Valerianacece. Very pretty, free-flowering, compact-growing plants ; very effective in beds, ribbons, or as an edging ; grows freely in any garden soil. Hardy annuals. 305 Centranthus Long-tubed (Macrosiphon). Rose-color, very pretty, i foot . . . .05 306 Alba. White variety of the above. 1 foot 05 307 Nanus. A dwarf variety, pink flower. Half foot 10 308 Carneus. Flesh-color, i foot 10 CEIVTA-XJUEA.. Nat. Ord., Composita. Very showy, free-flowering border-plants, succeeding in any common garden soil. Hardy annuals. 309 Centaurea, American. A large-gro\ving species ; flower pink 05 310 Depressa. Bright-blue, with deep-red centre ; from Caucasus, i foot . . .05 311 Rosea. Rose; pink centre, i foot 10 312 Cyanus (Bachelor's Button). Well-known, showy plants, in great variety of colors; of easiest culture 05 313 Macrocephala. Orange-yellow flowers ; hardy perennial. 3 feet 10 314 Montana. Blue; hardy perennial. 1 5 feet 10 CEIVTA.. Nat. Ord., Composita. 3 15 Cenia Turbinala. Dwarf annual, with yellow, daisy-like flowers 05 CEI1A.STIU3I. Nat. Ord., Caryophyllacete. 316 Cerasiium Tomantosum. Flower white, with silvery leaves; dwarf. Hardy peren- nial. Half foot 25 CERITVTHE. Nat. Ord., Boraginece. 317 Cerinthe Gymnandra. Yellow and brown tubulous flower. Hardy annual, i foot . 10 318 Luteal. Yellow flower ; tubes quite curious. Hardy annual 10 d^T^TA-XJTlIOUlVr. Nat. Ord., ComfiosittK. 3 19 Centauridum Drummond's. Very pretty free-growing plant ; from Texas. 2 feet . .10 CESTRIJM:. Nat. Ord., Solatiacete. A genus of handsome plants for conservatory or greenhouse decoration ; covered during the months of November and December with a proflision of beautiful tube-shaped blossoms ; grows freely in rich loam and peat. Greenhouse shrub. 320 Cestrum Aurantlcum. Bright-orange; very pretty; from Guatemala. 3 feet . . .25 32 1 Parquii. Pale-yellow; from Chili. 3 feet 25 CH^aETVOSTOMlA.. Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacea. Neat, compact little plants ; pretty for edgings, rustic or rock-work. Half-hardy annuals. 322 Chaenostoma Fastiglatum. Rose-color; from Cape Good Hope. Three-quarters foot 05 323 Potyanthum. Lilac; from Cape of Good Hope. Half foot 05 CHJETVi:STE8. Nat. Ord., Solanacett. A beautiful greenhouse shrub, with handsome foliage and very showy tube-shaped flow- ers. It does well planted out against a wall in summer. 324 Chsenestes Lanceolata. Bright-scarlet ; from Quindiu. 5 feet 10 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 3 1 NO. PRICE CHABXiEKOPS. Nat. Ord., Palmaceie. 325 Chamaerops Humilis (Fan Palm). A "very ornamental palm, from six to ten feet high, and highly effective eitlier for decorating the conservatory in winter, or the laivn in summer. It is so hardy it may be easily wintered in the cellar . . Jo. lo CIIE]VOI»Or>IXJM:. Nat. Ord., Chenopodiaces. 326 Chenopodium Atriplicis. Flowers small, clustered, covered, as well as the young leaves and shoots, with a glittering, purple meal, which renders the plant very omamentaL Hardy annual. 3 feet :o CHEIjOIVE. Nat. Ord., ScropJmlariacece. An elegant summer-flowering, hardy herbaceous plant, adapted for a bed, group, or mass, with erect, slender, attenuated flower-stems rising two or three feet in height, having racemes of a bright-scarlet, Pentstemon-like flower-tubes, from one to two inches in length, forming a beautiful and effective object in borders, pleasure-grounds, &c. Hardy pe- rennial. 327 Chelone Barbata. Scarlet; from Mexico. 3 feet 05 328 Coccinea. BriUiant-scarlet Pentstemon-like flowers ; beautiful. 2 feet . . .10 CPILOHA.. Nat. Ord., GeTiiiana. A novelty of considerable promise, vi-ith glossy, oblong, handsome foliage, and a profusion of bright-yellow flowers. Half-hardy annual. 329 Chlora Grandiflora. A new annual, highly recommended. 1 4 feet 10 CriLORTS. Nat. Ord., GramineiE. A fine species : singiilarly elegant perennial crass, nine to twelve inches in height, with flower-scapes or stents, havmg slender flower-spikes or rachis radiating horizontally from the extremities of each scape like the concentric spokes of a wheel. Half-hardy annual. 330 Chloris Radiata. From East India, i foot 10 CI-IHYSXJIIXJS. Nat. Ord., Gra7mnete. Very pretty ornamental grass, suitable for dried bouquets. Hardy annual. 331 Chrysurus Aureus. From Levant. Half foot 05 CHUVESE mUVTROSE (Primula). Nat. Ord., Primulacem. A charming, profuse-flowering plant, indispensable for winter and spring decoration, and a universal favorite. Our seeds are selected with great care from one of the finest collections in Europe. Greenhouse perennial. 332 Chinese Primrose, Purple. Half foot 25 333 White. Half foot 25 334 Fringed. Purple; saved from only finest-fringed flowers 23 335 White. Same as above 25 336 Rose-striped. Bright rose-striped 25 337 Fringe-striped. White, striped with red 25 338 Kermeslna Splendens. New and rare, flowers very large, bright velvet- like and crimson, with yellow eye. Half foot 50 339 Grandiflora. This is one of the finest ; flowers large, various colors, beau- tlfiilly fringed ; saved from prize flowers. Half foot 50 340 Erecta Superba. A fine, new, erect-growing variety, with bright rose-col- ored flowers. Three-quarters foot 50 341 Macrophyilla. Remarkable new variety', with long, massive foliage, and beautifiil large flowers, of great substance, beautiful form, and finely fi-inged, of a rich purplish-carmine, with pentagonal, large yellow eye, surrounded by a brown zone ; very conspicuous and splendid acquisition ; comes true from seed . . .50 342 Good, Mixed 25 342^ Extra, Mixed. All the best varieties mixed 5° CHOXIOZEJVLA. Nat. Ord., Le^imhtosea. A splendid profuse-flowering genus of shrubs, whose rich-colored blossoms and graceful habits render thein remarkably effective objects for conservatory or greenhouse decoration ; succeed best in sandy peat and loam. Greenhouse shrubs. 343 Chorozema, Mixed. Including several fine varieties 25 32 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE CHRYSANTHEMUM POMPONE. CmiYSi%.lVTIIE3rUM:. Nat. Ord., Compositce. The following are the tall, double-flowered annual Chrysanthemums, which, when well grown, are amongst the most showy and effective of summer-flowering border-plants. They are also very effective in large pots for placing about terraces. The dwarf kitids make show^ bedding-plants. 345 Chrysanthemum, Double-while. Extra fine hardy annual ; from Sicily. 2 feet . 1^0.05 346 Quilled. Extra fine 05 347 Yellow ; extra fine hardy annual ; fi-om Sicily. 2 feet 05 348 Tricolor. Yellow and white ; very showy; from Barbary. 1 foot . . . .05 349 Burridgeanum. Crimson, with white centre ; extra fine hardy annual ; from Bar- bary. I foot 10 350 Venustum. White, with crimson centre ; fine hardy annual ; from Barbary .10 351 Mixed. The above varieties mixed 05 The Chrysanthemum Indicum and Indicum Nanum are well-known varieties, so exten- sively grown for late fall flowers. No garden should be without them. The seed we offer has been saved from the very finest new varieties, and will give a good proportion of double flowers. 352 Chrysanthemum Indicum. Tall, double, extra fine half-hardy perennial; from China. 3 feet 25 353 Nanum, Double-mixed (Dwarf Pompone). Half-hardy perennial ; from China, i foot 25 CIM:ICIF"XJG}-A.. Nat. Ord., RanunctclacecK. 354 Cimicifuga Americana. Fine, hardy herbaceous plant, with elegant tall spikes of white flowers. 5 feet 10 CI]>rE:RA.IlIA.. Nat. Ord., Compositae. A well-known favorite free-flowering plant, which may be had in splendid bloom through the greater portion of the year, and, from the richness and diveisity of its colors, is one of the most valuable of our early spring flowers. Succeeds best in a light, rich, free, and open soil. Half hardy perennial. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 33 CINERARIA. 355 Cineraria, Fine-mixed, li feet |a25 356 Extra Fine-mixed. Saved from the choicest named flowers. 1 4 feet . . . .50 357 New Dwarf. Saved from the finest named flowers 25 358 Maritima. Silver)' foliage, beautifully cut ; an admirable bedding-plant, and forms a fine contrast to Perilla nankinensis. i| feet 10 CIKSrUlVr. Nat. Ord., CornposUce. 359 Cirsium Pulcherrimum. Yellow, fine border ; perennial. 3 feet 10 djElVEj^TIS. Nat. Ord., Raminculacetx. A handsome class of climbers, very desirable for growing against a wall or trellis. Seeds of this tribe require some time to germinate. Hardy perennials. 360 Clematis Flammula. White; very fragrant. 25 feet 10 361 Paniculata. White. 10 feet 10 362 Cirrhosa. A new variety, perfectly hardy ; a very rapid climber, literally cover- ing itself with large bunches of white sweet-scented flowers. 25 feet . . . .25 363 Crispa. Light-blue, well-shaped flowers 10 364 Virginica (Traveller's J05'). White 10 djITOU.IA.. Nat. Ord., Leguminostg. Splendid free-flowering greenhouse climbers, with large, elegant pea-shaped flowers, of great beauty, particularly adapted and very effective for training on trellis-work, wire globes, or any of the numerous contrivances on which plants of this character may be grown for greenhouse or conservatory decoration. Though perennials, they bloom the first year. 365 Clitoria Coelestis. Sky-blue; from East Indies 10 366 Gesnatia. Pale-blue, shaded with white ; from East Indies 25 367 Atro-coerulea (new). Dark-blue; from East Indies 25 358 Ternatea. Blue and white ; from East Indies 25 369 Alba. White ; from East Indies 25 370 Grandiflora. New large-flowered white 50 37 1 Atro-coerulea. Dark-blue ; from East Indies 23 5 34 AMATEUR CULTIVATORS GUIDE NO. rRICB CLtA.'R'K.'lA-, Nat. Ord., Onagracea. A beautiful tribe of favorite plants, with pretty, cheerful-looking flowers, growing freely and blooming profusely under almost any circumstances ; and when planted in a rich soil, and properly attended to, they rank amongst the most effective of bedding-plants. Some of the new varieties are very good for pots, as well as the garden. Hardy annuals. 372 Clarkia Elegans. Rosy-purple. i| feet {0.05 373 Rosea. A light rose-color. i| feet 05 374 Rosea Plena. A fine double rose-flowering variety, ij feet 05 375 Pulchella Grandiflora. Deep-rose. 15 feet 05 376 — — Alba. Pure white ; fine 05 377 — — —— Flore Pleno. Rich magenta flower ; double ; a very Important addition to the many pretty varieties of the genus, i J feet 10 378 Marginata. Rosy-crimson, edged with pure white. i| feet . . . .10 379 Integripetala (whole-petaled). Rosy-crimson flowers ; large and very hand- some. 1 5 feet 10 380 Pulcherrima. Rose-violet; very bea"tiful color, i^feet 05 38 I Tom Thumb. Rose-purple ; dwarf, and of bushy habit ; very fine for pots. Three-quarters foot jo 382 -— Mixed. Good; mixed 05 OIjA-TIY (Salvia). Nat. Ord., Labiatee. 383 Clary, Mixed. Purple and red topped ornamental foliage ; fine for mixed borders. Hardy annuals 05 CLEOM3E2. Nat. Ord., Capparidacece. 384 Cleome Grandiflora Rosea. Purplish-rose flowers, in large spikes; very free-flower- ing. 3 feet OS C3L.IA.1VTHTJIS. Nat. Ord., Legnminosa. A genus of magnificent free-flowering greenhouse shnibs, with elegant foliage and bril- liantly colored, singularly shaped flowers, which are produced in clusters, and have a splendid effect. Clianthus Magnificus and Cli.inthus Puniceus blossom free'.;/ out of doors in summer, against a trellis or south wall ; Clianthus Dampierii succeeds be. a planted in the border of a greenhouse, and is one of the most magnificent plants of recent introduction ; seeds sown in spring flower the first year ; succeeds best in sandy peat or loam. Greenhouse shrubs. 334j Clianthus Dampierii. Brilliant scarlet, with intense black spot in the centre of the flower. One of the most magnificent flowers in cultivation. Very rare . . .50 385 — — Magnificus (Glory-Pea). A beautiful scarlet- flowering shrub, with elegant foliage ; from New Zealand. 4 feet 25 CLUVTOIN'TA.. Nat. Ord., Labdiacea:. A pretty little plant, of neat, compact growth, vrith flowers resembling the Lobelia, and exceedingly beautiful ; produces a fine effect in rustic baskets, rock-work, vases, boxes, or as an edging ; succeeds best in light, rich soil. Half-hardy annual. 383 Clintonia Elegans. Light-blue; from Columbia. Half foot 05 337 Pulchella. Blue, yellow, and white; dwarf; and very pretty; from Columbia. Half foot 10 333 Atropurpurea Grandiflora. Violet-purple ; centre yellow, margined with white ; from Columbia. Quarter foot 10 339 Azurea Grandiflora. Azure, blue, yellow, and white centre. Half foot . . .25 COBJEA.. Nat. Ord., Polem miacea. 300 Cobaea Scandens. A rapid-growing climbing plant, with lurge purple bell-shaped flow- ers, finely adapted for bedding out in summer ; seeds should be sown early to secure well-established plants by the time the season arrives for planting out. Tender perennial. 20 feet 10 OOCItSCOlVrB. Nat. Ord., Amarantacea. Highly ornamental, curious-looking flowers, for decoration of the flower-house, dravring- room, and garden ; all the varieties are remarkably attractive, producing a fine effect when grown in pots and mixed with other plants, either on the stage of a greenhouse, or planted in some warm situation out of doors. The following sorts have been saved from combs re- markable for their size and symmetry. Half-hardy annuals. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 35 NO. PRICE 391 Cockscombs, Mixed Varieties $0.03 392 Dwarf Crimson. Brilliant and large; saved from a prize collection. Three- quarters foot 10 393 Yellow. Same as above, except color 10 394 New Giant. Very large, brilliant-red rose ; beautiful rose-dwarf. Three-quarters foot 10 395 — Spicata Rosea. SUvery-white and rose. 13 feet 10 COLLIIVSIA.. Nat. Ord., Scropfmlariacea. California annuals of great beauty, remarkably attractive in beds, mixed borders, or rib- bons. Hardy annuals. 393 Collinsia Bicolor. Purple and white ; beautiful ; from Canada, i foot . . . .05 397 Alba. White; a charming variety, i foot 05 398 Atrorubens. Red, purple, and white ; pretty; from California, i foot . . .05 399 Grandiflora. Blue, white, and lilac ; beautiful ; from Columbia 05 400 Multicolor. Crimson, lilac, and white, i foot 05 40 1 — — Marmorata. White and rose, marbled, i foot 05 COLX^OlVriA.. Nat. Ord., Polemoniaceit. 402 Collomla Scarlet. Flowers in clusters ; from Chili. 1 5 feet viS 403 —— Grandiflora. Saffron color ; from North America, ij feet 05 COMZMIELTPfA.. Nat. Ord., Contmelinacea. Very pretty free-flowering tuberous-rooted plants, with rich blue flowers, succeeding in any rich soil. Half-hardy perennial, but flowering the first year. 404 Commelina Coelestis. Sky-blue; Mexico, ij feet 05 405 Alba. White ; extremely beautiful; from Mexico. i\ feet 05 406 Variegata. Blue and white, striped 10 COiXOCLTlVrtlM:. Nat. Ord., Compositce. A greenhouse evergreen slirub, with beautiful, large clusters of Ageratum-like flowers ; succeeds in a light, rich soil. Greenhouse shrubs. 407 Conoclinlum lanthinum. Pale-blue; very handsome ; from Brazil. 2 feet . . . .25 COIWOLVULXIS. Nat. Ord., Convolvulacea. A beautiful, free-flowering, and remarkably showy class of plants, with exceedingly hand- some, rich-colored flowers, producing in beds and nii.xed borders an unusually brilliant effect, either in distinct colors, ribboned or mixed beds. Half-hardy annuals. 408 Convolvulus Minor Tricolor. Rich violet-purple, with white centre ; trailer . . .05 409 Splendens. Rich violet ; white centre 05 410 Striped. Blue ; beautifully striped vrith white ; trailer 03 411 Alba. White; beautiful trailer 05 412 Good Mixed 05 413 Flora Pleno. A new double variety ; from France . . . . . . .10 414 Monstrosus. Deep violet-purple ; extremely large and handsome trailer . . .10 415 Subcoeruleus. Dove-color; trailer; very pretty; from Levant 10 416 Cantabricus Stellatus. Flower of a beautiful pink, with pure white double star in the centre, and are produced in the greatest profusion. It forms a splendid bedding-plant, and is exceedingly elegant in hanging-baskets 25 417 Mauritanicus. A beautiful creeper, with silvery foliage and lovely blue flowers; fine for hanging-baskets and rock-work 25 418 Mixed. Good assortment of colors 05 419 Extra Mixed. All the finest varieties 25 COIWOIL<"VXnL.XJS (Major). Nat. Ord., Convolmtlacea. (See Morning Glory.) C0X«XJM:13I]VE. Nat. Ord., Ranunculacett. Columbine in varieties. (See Aquilegia.) 36 AMATEUR CUITIVATOR'S GUIDE NO. PRICS C0SM:AJVTHXJS. Nat. Ord., Hydrophyllacea. A neat little plant, with prettily fiinged flowers of a somewhat spreading habit. 420 Cosmanihus Fimbriatus. Lilac and white. Hardy annual; fi-om North America. I foot jn ne 1 1 COlSM:iI>rCJ]M. Nat. Ord., Composite. 421 Cosmidium Burridgeanum. An elegant annual; grows about two feet high, with beautiflil Coreopsis-like flowers, with remarkable rich crimson, brown centre, and golden-orange, yellow border. Admirably adapted for brilliant-colored groups or marginal lines .10 COSMJEA.. Nat. Ord., Composita. 422 Cosmea Grandiflora. A hardy annual, with large lilac flowers of Dahlia form. 2 feet •OS 423 Atropurpurea. Purplish-crimson. 2 feet •OS OOI3L. Nat. Ord., Graminaceet. 424 Coix Lachryma (Job's Tears). A very curious ornamental grass, having seeds which •OS COTVSLII*. Nat. Ord., Primulacea. Favorite, early, free-flowering plants, which should be extensively grown for filling the beds and borders of spring flower-gardens. Hardy perennial. 425 Cowslip, New Giant. Mixed ; very large. Three-quarters foot .10 426 Fine mixed. From Britain. Three-quarters foot CUCLFMilS (Ornamental Cucumber). Nat. Ord., Cucurbitacea. .05 A most interesting tribe of plants, remarkable for luxuriance and rapidity of growth, which, if the soil be rich, is truly marvellous. Treat the same as the cucumber, and train against a wall or trellis, or in any way that may be desired. Cucumis Flexuosus, commonly known as the Snake Cucumber, is most singularly interesting in its fi-uit. Half-hardy annuals. 427 Cucumis Acutangulus. Curious forms .lO 428 429 Aradac. Fruit small, growing in pairs ; yellow .10 .10 Dipsacus. Pale-yellow; Teasle-like ; fine 430 Flexuosus (Snake Cucumber). Very peculiar, growing three feet long • .10 431 432 .10 .10 Meduliferus. Scarlet and thorny 433 Mixed. The above mixed CXJCXJUBITA. (Ornamental Gourds). Nat. Ord., Cucurbitacea. 10 The tribe of Cucurbita or Gourds are well known as producing some of the most curiously shaped of all fruits, and being, like the Cucumis, of extremely rapid growth, are very desira- ble for covering trellis- work of arbors, &c., the varied and fantastic forms of the fruit add- ing a peculiar charm to the luxuriance of the foliage. 434 Cucurbita Digitata. A rapid grower, with fine-cut foliage marbled with white. The fi^its are a beautiflil dark-green striped with white. A splendid variety •2S 435 Leucaniha Longissima. A curious variety, firom four to six feet long . .10 436 Melopepo Variegata. A small variety ; green and yellow .10 437 438 439 Maxima. Green and yellow , , .10 .10 • to Powder-horn. Powder-horn-shaped — Mixed. Above varieties mixed (For other varieties, see Gourds.) CX7I*HEA.. Nat. Ord., Lythracete. A highly ornamental and exceedingly beautiflil genus of profuse-blooming plants, «qually valuable for the ornamentation of the flower house, drawmg-room, and flower-garden. If sown early, they can be used for bedding-plants the first year. 440 Cuphea Galcottiana. A new species, with flowers nearly black ; remarkable ■n 441 Platycentra. Well-known variety ; flowers scarlet, black, and white ; fine for pot- culture .10 442 ^— Strygulosa (coarse-haired). Scarlet and yellow .10 443 — — Silenoides. Dark crimson-brown ; a fine variety. HaLf-hardy annual .10 444 Zimapani. A new variety, vrith large violet-red flowers 25 « TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 37 NO. PRICE CYCL.AJN'TIIEK-A.. Nat. Ord., CucurbitacetB. Curious bird-shaped gourds, of a very ornamental character ; rapid climbers ; thrives !n any rich soil in a warm situation. Very desirable for covering arbors, treUis-work, &c. Half-hardy annuals. 445 Cyclanthera Explodens. An elegant new climber, as hardy and as fast a grower as the Cyclanthera Pedata, with handsome foliage, and pretty oval-shaped fruits, explod- ing with a loud noise when ripe, and thus distributing their seeds . . $0-25 446 -^— Pedata. Graceful slender-habited climbing-plants, with pendant branches of ele- gant balloon-like seed-pods ; a novel plant, of easy culture. 15 feet . . . . 10 CYCI^AJVtEIV. Nat. Ord., Primulacea. Few plants present a more gay appearance in the early spring months than the Cyclamen. From November to May, they enliven the greenhouse vnith their singularly shaped and various-colored flowers, often in such masses as to eclipse many more stately and conspicu- ous objects ; yet, with such decorative qualities, they are but sparingly cultivated. Half- hardy perennial. 447 Cyclamen Africanum (MacrophyUum). White and rose ; fine foliage ; from Africa. Three-quarters foot 25 448 Hederaefolium. Exceedingly pretty ; from Britain. Half foot 25 449 —— Persicum. White and pink; a charming sweet-scented variety; from Cyprus. Half foot 25 450 — Vernum. A splendid variety 25 451 Mixed 25 CYTISUS. Nat. Ord., Leguminosex. An extremely useful free-flowering, ornamental tribe of shrubs, equally valuable for the decoration of the conservatory, drawing-room, and flower-garden ; succeeding in any ordi- nary soil. Greenhouse shrubs. 452 Cytisus Attleyanus. A splendid shrub 25 453 Ramosissimus Superbus. Beautifiil yellow ; from Spain 25 CYMtlESlS VKVE (Ipomea Quauoclit). Nat. Ord., Convolvulacece. 454 Cypress Vine, Scarlef. A tender, climbing annual, vrith graceful foliage and scar- let flowers; seed should not be planted in open ground before the last of May or first of June. 15 feet 05 455 — — White. Variety of the preceding 05 456 — — Rosea. Rose-color 05 LiLiPUTiAK OR BODQUBT DAHLIA. (See next page.) \ 38 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE NO. PRICK I>A.TIIjrA>. Nat. Ord., CompositiB. A noble autumn-flowering plant. The seed oflFered by us has been saved from one of the best prize collections. Hali'-hardy perennial. 457 Dahlias, Good Mixed. A fine assortment of colors ...... ^.lo 458 ^— Extra Fine. Saved from a choice prize collection 25 459 — — Lilipuiian. Dwarf variety ; beautiful 25 I>JlI®Y. Nat. Ord., Compositoe. (See Bellis Perennis.) r>A.XJBE]VTO]NTA.. Nat. Ord., Leguminosce. Very handsome, free-flowering, elegant greenhouse shrubs, succeeding in sandy loam. 460 Daubentonia Punicea. Vermilion ; from Spain. 4 feet 25 46 I — — Tripetiana. Scarlet ; from Buenos Ayres. 3 feet 25 DATURA WRiGHTii (one-fifth natural size). I>A.TTJItJ^. Nat. Ord., Sola?uicea. A tribe of highly ornamental plants, producing large, sweet-scented, trumpet-shaped flow- ers of the most attractive character, and succeeding in most any rich soil. The roots may be preserved in and through the winter in a dry cellar. Half-hardy perennials. TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 39 NO. PRICE 462 Datura, Wright's, or Meteloides (Datura Wrightii). A beautiful plant, producing flowers which are of extraordinary size, pure white at the centre, and passing im- perceptibly to a lilac-blue at the border. The roots can be taken up in the au- tumn, and preserved through the winter, in the same manner as the Dahlia, 2 to 3 feet $0. 10 463 — — Carthageniensis. A new variety; comes higWy recommended, and described as having very large flowers ; white. 3 feet 10 464 — Humilis Flore Pleno. Double-yellow 25 465 Chlorantha. A magnificent new variety, producing a profiision of deep golden-yellow flowers, very large, double, and sweet-scented; in bloom a long time. 2 feet 23 466 — . — Fastuosa Alba. Double-white. 2 feet 10 467 — Violacea. Violet-double. 2 feet 10 l>ELI»Ui:iVIXJ]M. Nat. Ord., Ranunculacett. A highly ornamental genus of splendid profuse-flowering plants, of an unusually high decorative character. When planted in large beds or groups, their gorgeous spikes of flow- ers, of almost endless shades, from pearl-white to the very richest and deepest blue, render them the most conspicuous and striking objects in the flower-garden or pleasure-ground. They delight in a deep, highly enriched soil. With the exception of Delphinium Cardio- petalum, they are all liardy perennials. 468 Delphinium, Chinese. Finest mixed; one of the most desirable of the tribe. 25 fl:. . .05 469 — ^ Cardiopetalum. Deep-blue; heart-shaped. Hardy annual; from Pyrenees. 1 foot 05 470 —^ Coelestimum Grandiflorum. Celestial blue ; long sjjikes ; very handsome. 3 feet .25 471 Elatum (Bee Larkspur). Blue. 3 feet 03 472 —^ Formosum. New flowers; large color; exquisite blue, with white; will flower the first season from seeds ; finest of the tribe. 2 feet 10 473 Grandiflorum. Dark-blue; fine 10 474 Hybridum. Fine mixed. 3 feet 10 475 Intermedia. Blue; a fine variety. 3 feet 05 476 Iveryanum. Deep-blue; extra. 3 feet 10 477 Perfecta Plena. Light-blue 10 478 Punicea. Reddish-purple. 3 feet 25 479 Wheelerii. Fine-blue. 3 feet 10 480 Hendersonii. Splendid, large blue flowers ; extra fine. 23 feet 10 48 1 Atroviolaceum. Dark-violet 10 I>IOITA.IjIS (Foxglove). Nat. Ord., Scroi>hulariacete. The Digitalis are too well known to need description. They are all useful and ornamental for general flower-garden puqxises, and may be introduced into the shrubbery with fine effect, as their tall, spire-like spikes, crowned with their large thimble or bell-shaped flowers, will contrast finely with the green fohage of the shrubs. They are all hardy biennials, from three to four feet high. 482 Digitalis, Good Mixed. A fine assortment of colors 05 483 Extra Mixed. All the newest kinds. 3 feet lo 484 Grandiflora. Large-flowered ; yellow. 3 feet 10 485 ^-— Purpurea. Common purple variety. 3 feet 05 486 — Aiba. Pure white. 3 feet 05 487 Ferruginea. Brown. 2 feet . 10 488 Aurea. Golden. 3 feet . oS 489 Lutea, Yellow. 3 feet 05 490 Gloxinioides. New and baautifiil gloipnia-sbaped flowers ; extra spotted. 3 feet .10 491 Cantua. White, tipped with black 10 492 =— Hybrida. Pink ; new and fine 10 I>TI>YM:OCAItI»XJS. Nat. Ord., Cyrtandacea. Exceedingly prsUy greenhouse plant, flowering in bunches ; succeeding best in lighl peaty soil. 493 Didymocarpus Humboldtianus. Blue ; very pretty 50 40 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE DIDISCUS CiERULEA. r>rOISCU!S. Nat. Ord., U7nbemfera. 494 Didiscus Csrulea. Blue ; a distinct and elegant plant ; from Australia. Half-hardy annual, i foot ^.lo DIAJVTHXJS. Nat. Ord., Caryophyllacea-. A magnificent genus, which embraces some of the must popular flowers in cultivation. The Carnation, Picotee, Pink, and Sweet William, all "household words," belong to this genus. The Chinese varieties may be considered the most beautiful and effective of our hardy annuals ; the double and single varieties, with their rich and varied colors, in beds or masses, are remarkably attractive ; while the recently introduced species, Dianthus Hedde- wigii and Dianthus Laciniatus, with their large and rich-colored flowers, three to four inches in diameter, close, compact habit, and profusion of bloom, are unsurpassed for effectiveness in beds and mixed borders. 495 Dianthus Caryophyllus. (See Carnation Pink) 05 496 Barbatus. (See Sweet William) 05 497 Atrorubens. Dark-red; handsome; hardy biennial ; flowers first year from seed. I foot 10 498 — Chinensis (Indian Pink). Mixed biennials of great beauty ; blooms the first year from seed ; perfectly hardy, and flowers strong the second year. The colors are exceedingly rich ; crimson and darker shades of that color, approaching to black, are often combined in the same flower, with edgings of white, pink, and other colors ; about one foot high, and of the easiest culture 05 499 Fine Double, Mixed. Same as above ; selected from finest double flowers .10 500 Alba. Double-white; very fine 10 501 Marginata. White and rose-striped 10 502 Albus Pictus. White-marbled, with rose ; beautifully fiinged. Hardy annual 10 503 Heddewig's. A most beautiful new variety. The whole plant is scarcely one foot high, and very bushy ; whilst always thirty or forty flowers are at once in blossom. The flowers are very large, fi-om two to three inches in diameter, of a most beautiful shape, and of a variety and brilliancy of jolors quite unsurpassed in pinks, from white mottled with rose, and purplish-red with dark centre, to vel- vety carmine-crimson, dark blood-red, and mottled ani ihaded with maroon and velvety-black. Hardy annual .... 10 504 Heddewig's, New Double. A new variety 01 this splendid new Pink, having beautifiil double flowers, instead of the single. Hardy annual . . .25 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 41 NO. PRICK 505 Dianihas Chinensis Lac!niatus. A beautiful variety. The colors are pure white, flesh, rose, various shades of red, carmine, violet, purple, and rich maroon, some being selfs, others striped and spotted ; all very delicately cut or fringed. Hardy ann. $0.10 506 Laciniaius, fl. pi. A double variety of the preceding ; very fine . . .25 507 fmperialis, fl. pi. Mixed; a fine double variety ; annuals; fi-om China . . .10 508 Alba. White, hardy perennial ; fi-om Britain 10 509 Rubra. Pink; very fine; hardy perennial 10 510 Hispanicus. Finest mixed; from Spain. Hardy annual 05 511 Hybridus Corymbosus. A beautiful new hybrid ; large double flower . . .to 512 Moschatus (double garden-pink). Finest double-mixed ; hardy perennial . . .10 513 Plumarius (Pheasant-eye Pink). White or pink, with dark eye. The flowers are deeply fringed or feathered ; very fi-agrant. Hardy perennial 05 514 Veitchii (Veitchs Hybrid). Beautifiil cluster of flowers; pure white, with crimson centre. Hardy perennial lo 515 Dunnetti Superba. A beautiful hybrid variety, with corymbs of very rich dark- crimson flowers. I foot 10 516 Garnierianus (Gamier's Pink). A beautiful upright-growing variety, flowering freely through the summer ; mixed colors. 1 5 feet 10 517 Gutiatus. Red and white ; very dwarf ; fine for edgings 10 518 Incarnaius. Rich crimson-scarlet 10 l>Or>ECA.TriDEOIN" (American Cowslip). Nat. Ord., Primulacete. 519 Dodecatheon Media. A pretty little border-plant, with flowers similar to the Cyclamen. Mixed; red and white, i foot 25 I>OI-3i:. Nat. Ord., LoasacecB. .05, A charming golden-blossomed plant ; alike effective and showy in mixed borders or grown in pots for conservatory decoration. Succeeds in a light, rich soil. Half hardy annual. 564 Eucnide Bartonoides. Primrose; from Mexico .IKJ J fi TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 43 NO. PRICE 3E5UI*A.TOriIOM:. Nat. Ord., Compasitce. A pretty class of herbaceous plants, with bunches of showy floweis. Hardy perennials, 565 Eupatorium Argeratoides. White; fine for border $o.io 566 —— Fraserii. White; from Carolina, ij feet lo 567 Corymbosum. Blue; from Europe, i foot lo 568 Aromatica. White; large heads. 2 feet 10 569 Superbum. White; new species; fine. 2 feet 10 ETERIVAJLi FLOAVERS. Nat. Ord., CotHpositiB. (See Helichrysum and Xeranthemum.) EXJPHOnOIA.. Nat. Ord., EupJiorbiacece. 571 Euphorbia Variegata. A very pretty variegated foliaged plant. Tender annual . . .05 mj^ZLTA.. Nat. Ord., Polemoniaceie. A splendid, profuse-blooming, neat little plant of dwarf growth, very effective in small beds, vases, or rustic baskets or boxes for conservatory or window decoration ; remains in flower the whole summer ; thrives best in a light, rich soU, and requires to be well supplied with moisture. 572 Fenzlia Dianihiflora. Rosy-lilac, crimson centre, with yellow an thets ; hardy annual; from California. \\ feet 23 FEKIVS. Nat. Ord., Polypodiacece. This gracefiil and magnificent tribe is too well known and highly appreciated to need de- scription. From the seeds we offer, the amateur has the certamty of raising many elegant and graceful varieties. Delights in peaty, sandy soil. 573 Ferns Adiantums. Fine mixed 23 574 ^-^ Pleris Argyrea. Beautifiilly variegated with silver 25 575 Golden and Silver. Finest Mixed 25 576 Mixed. Choicest greenhouse and stove varieties 25 EA.BrJL]VA.. Nat. Ord., Solanacea. A handsome Erica-like greenhouse shrub, a profuse bloomer, and of the easiest culture. Thrives best in sandy peat. 577 Fabiania Imbricata. White; from Chili. 2 feet 25 FEVERF'E'W (Pvrethrum). Composita. Handsome, free-flowering, highly ornamental plants, producing a fine efiect in the mixed flower and shrubbery borders. Succeeds in any rich soil. 578 Feverfew, Double White. A beautiful bedding plant, blooming all the season; half- hardy. I foot 10 FLOS A.I>0]NTS. Nat. Ord., Ranunc-ulacea. 580 Flos Adonis. Handsome foliage, with blood-red flowers ; very pretty. Hardy annual . .03 FORGEI'-MIE-IXOT. Nat. Ord., B<^aginactt. (See Myosotis.) EK.A.3LI1VEEEA.. Nat. Ord., Rietacea. (See Dictamnus.) FOXGLOVE. Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacea. (See Digitalis.) FREIVCH JETOXEYSUCKHLiE. Nat. Ord., Le^minosOQXJIA.. Nat. Ord., LabiatiB. A pretty dwarf-growing plant, continuing in bloom for several months ; well worth culti- vating on account of its large, showy flowers. Hardy perennial. 604 Gardoquia Betonicoides. Pink ; from Mexico. 3 feet OETtA-lVIXJM: (Pelarginium). Nat. Ord., Gera7iiace?-i). New spotted varieties ; very fine .... •25 608 Scarlet. Very fine for bedding and pot-culture .10 6 10 Mixed. Saved from a named collection of scarlet, salmon, rose, and white flower- OElSlVEHA.. Nat. Ord., Gesneraceee. Showy hothouse plants, generally with scarlet flowers : they require a light, rich soil. Perennial bulbs. 611 Gesnera, Finest Mixed. A fine collection, embracing an assortment of colors GEUM:. Nat. Ord., Rosacea. Very showy, long-blooming, hardy plants ; succeed best in a sandy .loam. Har ly pe- rennial. •25 612 Geum Coccineum. Scarlet ; from Chili. 2 feet .to 613 Superbum. Scarlet; a fine variety; fi-om Chili. 2 feet .... .10 614 Grandiflora. A fine, large-flowered variety .10 615 Macrophyllunn. A fine new variety GE1VTIA.TVA.. Nat. Ord., Gentianaceie. Very useftil perennials. Gentiana Acaulis, which has large, deep-blue gloxinia-shaped lowers, if grown in deep, rich loam, makes a splendid edging m early summer : all the small kinds make interesting rock-plants. .10 1 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 45 KO. PRICE 616 Gentiana Acaulls. Beautiful blue ; from Wales. One-quarter foot . . . $o-o5 61 7 ^— Asclepiadea {swallow-wort). Blue ; fine ; from Australia. One-quarter foot . .03 61 8 — — Cruciaia. Dark-blue ; flowers in cluster 03 61 9 — — Mixed. Above varieties mixed . • 10 GAILLARDIA. OA-Z^IVIA.. Nat. Ord., ComfosiUe. Amongst the most effective of bedding plants ; its brilliantly colored and strikingly marked flowers are produced in great abundance, and are very effective for beds or ribboning ; very beautiful. Half-hardy perennial. 620 Gazania Splendens. From Cape of Good Hope, i foot aj GtTIjIA.. Nat. Ord., Polemoniacece. This is a very pleasing family of annuals ; may be sown at any time, and will bloom in almost any situation. The flowers are disposed in panicles or clusters ; and, from its neat growth, it is admirably adapted for culture either in masses or detached patches. The three-colored variety is the prettiest, and lasts the longest in bloom. Hardy annual. 62O3 Gilla Achillcefolla. Lilac; from California, i^ foot 10 621 -^— Alba. A very fine variety, with pure white flowers 10 622 California. Pale-lilac, ij feet 05 46 AMATEUR (AjLTIVATOR'S GUIDE NO. PRICE 623 Gilia Capiiata. Sky-blue. Three-quarters foot ^.05 624 — Laciniata. A distinct variety, blooming in the corymbose form; blue. Three- quarters foot 25 625 — Tricolor. Yellow eye, surrounded by a purple ring bordered by pale-blue, i ft. . .05 626 Rosea. Flowers, rosy-tinted. Three-quarters foot 05 0]LiA.r>IOLXJS. Nat. Ord., Iridacetg. 627 Gladiolus Gandavensis, Mixed. The seeds we offer of this beautiful summer-flowering bulb were saved from an amateur collection of prize varieties, and may be relied upon as being of superior quality. Half-hardy bulbs. We would also call atten- tion to our list of Gladiolus and summer-flowering bulbs 25 OLOBE A]VrA.HA.]XTIITJB. Nat. Ord., A marantaceie. The Globes are well known, and much admired for their ornamental effect in the garden, and are highly prized for their heads of flowers, which, if gathered before they are too far advanced, will retain their beauty for several years. The seeds are rather slow to vegetate in the open ground, the orange in particular, which seldom starts without bottom heat, and then very reluctantly. Tender annual. 628 Globe PixnaraniUus {Gom^krena). Crimson; fire. 2 feet 05 630 Variegated. From India. 2 feet 05 63 I White. From India. 2 feet 05 632 Orange {Hoveyti). From New Mexico. 2 feet 05 633 Flesh-color. From India. 2 feet 05 OIjOXIIVIA.. Nat. Ord., Gesneracece. A superb genus of stove-plants, producing in great profusion beautifijl flowers of the rich- est and most beautiful. Thrives best in sandy peat and loam. Hothouse bulbs. 634 Gloxinia Erecta. Saved from a fine collection 50 635 Finest Hybrid. From finest-named flowers 5° 636 Good Mixed 25 <5-]VA.I»ITA_I^nj]\X. Nat. Ord., Compositie. Fine everlasting flowers, useful for making dry bouquets ; will grow in any common garden soil. Half-hardy annual. 637 Gnaphalium Foetidum. Yellow. 2 feet 10 G-ODETIj^. Nat. Ord., Onagrcecete. All the varieties of Godetia are well worth growing, and indeed no garden can be said to be complete without them : their profuseness of bloom and delicate tints of color have long rendered them universal favorites. 638 Godetia Alba. Pure white, i^ feet 05 639 Bifrons. Rose-lilac, blotched with carmine 05 640 Insignis. Red lilac-purple blotches 0.1 641 Lindleyana. Peach-lilac; carmine centre o^j 6W Rubicunda. Rosy-lilac, with ruby centre 05 643 Splendens. This is a very fine variety, differing from the preceding ; larger, brighter color 25 644 The Bride. Cup-shaped blossom of pure white, with a broad and brilliant crimson ring at base of corolla nS 645 Mixed. The above mixed ; choice 25 646 Mixed. Fine mixed 05 GOXJHI>S. Nat. Ord., C-ucurbitaceie. The tribe of Gourds is known as producing some of the most curiously shaped of all fi-uits, and, being of extremely rapid growth, are very desirable for covering the trellis-work of arbors, &c. ; the varied and fantastic forms of the fruit adding a peculiar charm to the luxuriance of the foliage. Tender annual. 647 Gourds, Bottle. A very useful variety 05 648 Pear-shaped. Two-colored 05 649 Apple-striped. Very ornamental 10 650 Egg-shaped. Resembling an egg 10 651 Hercules' Club. Club-shaped; curious lO 652 Long-fruited. Some very fine ones 10 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 47 KO. PRICK 653 Gourds, Powder-horn ^.lo S54 Orange. In the form of an orange lo 655 Mixed. The above mixed lo OK^IVTIMANTHES. Nat. Ord., Crassulacete. A charming, profuse-flowering class of miniature plants, with beautiful star-shaped flowers, delighting in w?fm, sunny situations, and especially effective in rock-work, rustic-baskets, or edging. Half-hardy annual. 656 Grammanthes Gentianoides. Rich orange-scarlet ; from Cape of Good Hope. 4 ft. . .25 657 Cinnabarina. Crimson-scarlet. Quarter foot 23 658 — — Lutea. Yellow. Quarter foot 25 GYN'EKIXJIVE (Pamp.\s Grass). Nat. Ord., Graminacea. 660 Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). This is, without exception, the most stately growing species of grass known. In stature it rivals the Bamboo, attaining, in its native plains (South America), from ten to fifteen feet in height Splendid speci- mens, 10 feet high, with ten to twenty spikes of flowers, were exhibited last year at the exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. In northern lati- tudes, it should be protected in winter by removing to the cellar or cold frame. South of Washington it will probably prove hardy. Half-hardy perennial. (See our engraving) 23 OKA.NGEA.. Nat. Ord., Graminacea. 66 1 Grangea Maderaspatana. A beautiful variety of ornamental grass, i foot . . .10 GYPSOraiLA.. Nat. Ord., CaryophyllacecE. A pretty, free-flowering, elegant little plant, best adapted for rustic rock-work, and edg- ing ; succeeding in any garden soil. 662 Gypsophila Elegant (Gypsophila Elegans). Small, starry, purple and white flowers. Hardy annual, i foot 05 663 Rose-colored. A variety of the preceding, with rose-colored flowers. Hardy annual, i foot 05 664 Muralis. Beautiful dwarf plant, neat and pretty, with small flowers, which com- pletely cover the plant. Hardy annual. Half foot 10 665 — — Panlculata. White, in large panicles. Hardy perennial 10 666 Rockyana. Hardy perennial, i foot 10 667 Saxifraga. Hardy perennial. Half foot 10 668 Steveni. White; in corymbs; fine for bouquets. Hardy perennial. 2 feet . . .10 H:A.BK.OTH[A.M:TSrXJS. Nat. Ord., Solanacea:. Exceedingly handsome greenhouse shrubs, with beautiful bunches of briUiant-colored flow- ers of a waxy appearance, especially useful for winter and spring decoration of the conserva- tory or drawing-room. Half-hardy shrubs. 669 Habrothamnus Elegans. Beautiful carmine ; from Mexico. 6 feet 25 670 — Fascicglaris. Bright crimson ; from Mexico. 6 feet 25 HA.Rr>E:XU:^PtGIA... Nat. Ord., Leguminosa. A very pretty and ornamental greenhouse climber, producing a profusion of splendid pea- shaped flowers, especially suited for pillars, rafters, or wire globes. Succeeds best in peat and loam. Greenhouse slirub. 671 Hardenbergia Comptoniana. 20 feet 25 672 LIndleyana. Blue; from Swan River. 20 feet 25 673 Digitata. Purple; from Swan River. 20 feet 25 674 — Lucida. Dark-violet. 20 feet 25 675 Makoyana. Blue; from Swan River. 20 feet 25 HEAItTBEASE. Nat. Ord., Violacea. (See Pansy.) HA-TV^t VVJbiED. Nat. Ord., Composite. 677 Hawkweed, Gio\Aen {Crepis Barbata). An old but beautiful annual, of the easiest cul- ture ; begins to bloom in July, and continues till frosts ; covered with flowers, the rays of light yellow finely contrasted with the brilliant purple-brown centre, i ft. .05 48 AMATEUR CULTIVATORS GUIDE NO. PRICB 678 Hawkweed, White (Crepis A /6a). A variety of the preceding, with white flowers, tut of much less beauty. Hardy annual, i foot ?Q05 680 Red. From Italy, i foot 05 HELIOraiLA.. Nat. Ord., CrucifertB. Very useful, pretty little plants for small beds or edgings, flowering very profusely, and re- maining a long time in beauty. Thrives in any light rich soil. Half-hardy annuals. 681 Heliophila Arabiodes. Bright-blue ; very pretty for edging. Three-quarters foot . .05 682 Dissecia. Blue. Three-quarters foot 05 683 " Trifida. Purple. Half foot oS 684 Ccerulea Stricta. Bright, i foot lo 684| Mixed 10 HELIOTHOPIXJM:. Nat. Ord., Bora^nacecs. The Heliotrope is almost too well known to need recommendation. Its scent is delight- ful ; well adapted for bedding or pot-culture. Seeds sown in spring make fine plants for summer decoration. Half-hardy perennial. 685 Heliolropium Anna Turrel. Violet 10 686 — Corymbosa. Light-blue , . . . .lo 687 Grandlflora. Large trusses ; blue 10 688 Roi des Noirs. Very dark purple .10 690 Peruvianum. Bright-purple 10 691 Triomph de Liege. Lavender 10 69'i Voltairianum. Dark-purple 10 693 Fine Mixed 10 rtli:!IjIA.]VTI-ITJS (Sunflower). Nat. Ord.. Compositct. A splendid genus of the most showy plants, remarkable for their stately growth and the brilliancy and size of their noble flowers. Hardy annuals. 694 Helianthus Argophyllus. Yellow foliage ; silky-white; from South America. 5 feet . .10 695 Striatiflorus, Fl. PI. Flowers double : yellow, striped with chocolate- brown ; fine; compact in their growth, with beautiful silvery foliage . . . .10 696 Californicus, Fl, PI. Very large and double ; from California. 5 feet . . .10 697 Nanus. Dwarf variety of preceding. 3 feet 05 698 Green-centred. New; fine yellow ; very double, with conspicuous green centre ; one of the finest. 4 feet 10 700 Macrophyllus Giganteus (Giant Sunflower). A very large-growing vanety, with only one flower ; from Africa. lo feet 10 701 —— Uniflorus. New; orange-color; said to be very fine 10 702 Sulphurens. Sulphur-color 10 HEI^ICITRYSXJIMC (Eternal Flowers). Nat. Ord., Composita. The Helichrysum are very ornamental in the garden, and much admired on account of the beauty of the flower when dried, which, if gathered when they first open, and carefully dried, will retain their form and color for years. They are highly prized for winter mantle- bouquets and ornaments for vases. Hardy annuals ; from New Holland. 703 Helichrysum Atrosanguineum Nanum. A new dwarf variety ; deep-crimson ; very free-flowering, i J feet 25 704 Afrococclneum Nanum. Very dwarf; dark-scarlet ; very fine. x\ feet . . .10 705 Borussorum Rex. New; white variety; very free-flowering 25 706 Brachyrhynchum. Yellow ; fine. 4 feet 10 707 Bracteatum. YeHow 05 708 Album. White oS 709 — Nanum. Yellow dwarf 10 710 — Compositum Maximum. One of the finest of the class ; flowers very double, and a large variety of colors mixed jo 711 — — Monstrosum Alba, Fl. PI. White; large and handsome 10 712 ^— Brunenun, Fl. PL Fine orange-scarlet and dark reddish-brown . . .10 71 3 Luieum, Fl. PI. Double, yellow .10 714 Roseum. Double, rose 10 715 ^— — Purpureum. Double, purple 10 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 49 NO. PRICE 716 Helichrysum Monstrosum, Mixed $o. lo 7t 7 — — — Nanum. Good mixture lo 718 Leucocephalum. A pretty white-flowered variety, forming a dwarf bush covered with silvery-white flowers ; from Australia lo 720 Argenieum. A greenhouse variety 25 721 Maritimum. A greenhouse variety 25 722 Proliferum. A greenhouse variety 25 723 Siahelina. White ; a greenhouse variety . .25 I-IDE:KA.C1L.EXJM:. Nat. Ord., Umbein/era. 724 Heracleum Giganteum. A gigantic-growing biennial plant, with large umbelliferous flower; adapted for wide border. 8 feet 10 HELII*TEI?,U]Vr. Nat. Ord., Compositce. 725 Helipterum Sanfordi. Pretty dwarf-tufted everlasting, with small neat foliage, and large globular clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers. As it grows lu.\uriantly in the open border, and the flowers are excellent for winter bouquets, it is a very valuable acquisition ; from Australia 10 HE]MCEX?,OCJLI-ETJ]\I. Nat. Ord., Graminea. 737 Hordeum Jubaium. A fine new ornamental grass 10 HTJMIEA.. Nat. Ord., Composit' interesting and ornamental greenhouse shrubs, requiring only the usual greenhouse treatment. 743 Hypericum Involutum. Yellow; fi-om New South Wales. 3 feet 25 747 Webbii. A splendid new variety, with beautiful large foliage. 3 feet . I1N"Cj!*^IIVII-<1L.EA.. Nat. Ord., Bignoniacece. Elegant free flowering climbers, of graceful habit; succeeds best in loam and peat. Greenhouse climber. 743 Incarvillea Sinensis. White trumpet-flowers, shaded with rose ; fi-om China. 20 feet . 749 Grandiflora. New. A very distinct and pretty dark-colored species . ICE-I»I^A.]VT. Nat. Ord., Ficoidiacea. A most singular, trailing plant, with thick fleshy leaves that have the appearance of being covered with crystals of ice ; very ornamental for rock-work, or mixing with other plants in conservatory or flower-garden. 750 Ice-Plant. From Greece. Half-hardy annual. 05 TM:I*A-TIE?iJ"S. Nat. Ord., Bahamina.ce(B. Handsome, showy border-plants ; succeeds in light, rich soil. Half-hardy annual. 751 Impatiens Glanduligera. Yellow and crimson ; from East Indies lo TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 5 1 IBERtS TENOREANA. IBEKIS. Nat. Ord., Cruciferee. _ Profuse-blooming, pretty little plants, especially adapted for rookeries, old stumps, or rus- tic baskets. They come into flower amongst our earliest spring plants, and, for a long time, continue a dense mass of beauty ; succeed in any garden-soil. Hardy perennials. 752 Iberis Candidissima. New; beautiful; pure white. Half foot .... ^.05 753 Semperflorens. Fine, white ; from Sicily. Half foot 05 754 Umbellaia. Very fine. Half foot 05 755 Carnea. Light-pink. Half foot . .05 756 Tenoreana. Blush. Halffoot 05 IlVr>IOOFEK,A.. Nat. Ord., Leguminosce. A genus of elegant free-flowering greenhouse shrubs, of easy culture, thriving in sandy loam and peat. 757 Indigofera Australis. Pink ; from New South Wales. 3 feet 25 758 Cyiisoides. Red ; from China. 3 feet 25 759 Sylvatica. Rose and Ulac. 3 feet 25 760 Tinctoria. Indigo of commerce 25 76 1 Mixed 25 IK/IS. Nat, Ord., Iridacece. 762 Iris Angllca. Fine mixed 25 H*0]^rEA. (Convolvulus). Nat. Ord., Convolvulacex. A genus of beautiful climbing plants, which, for the adornment of the conservatory and greenhouse, or for warm, sheltered situations out of doors, are pre-eminently beautiful, many of them combining marvellously brilliant coloi;s with pure white margins, and varying in shade from the most intense violet-blue to the most delicate cerulean. All the varieties are splendid, and should be extensively cultivated. The perennial species are invaluable for greenhouse decoration. Tender annual. 52 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE NO. PRICK 763 Ipomea, Bona Hox (Good-night). White ; from West Indies, from lo to 15 feet $0.10 764 — — Coccinea {Star Ipomea). Fine scarlet 05 765 Burridge's (Morning Glory). Fine variety, with large, bright crimson flowers. IS feet OS 766 Dickson's. A splendid Morning Glory, with large blue flowers oS 767 Hederacea Superba Grandiflora. A large sky-blue flower, elegantly bordered with pure white ; exceedingly beautiful. 12 feet 25 768 Lilacina. Delicate lilac, beautifully bordered with white. 12 feet . , .2s 769 Atroviolacea. Violet, bordered with pure white ; superb. 10 feet . . .2s 770 LImbata. Rosy-violet, elegantly blotched with white. 10 to 15 feet . . . .10 771 Elegantissima. One of the finest of all the Ipomea; blue, with intense purple centre in the form of a star, with pure white margin 2S 772 Purpurea {Morning Glory). Mixed 05 773 — — Nil. Light-blue; fine. 10 feet 05 774 Rubro Cserulea. Produces a profiision of very large azure-blue flowers, which, in its maturity, is one of the most lovely objects imaginable. 10 to 15 feet . . .25 775 Learii. Magnificent mazarine-blue, shading to red. Greenhouse perennial. 10 to 12 feet 25 776 Tuberosa. Pale-yellow; from West Indies. Greenhouse perennial 25 777 Wildenovii. Purple ; fi-om East Indies 23 778 Quamoclit. (See Cypress -Vine) 05 I1?0M:0I»SIS. Nat. Ord., Polemtmiaceee. Remarkbly handsome free-flowering plants, with long spikes of dazzling orange and scar- let flowers ; very effective for conservatory and out-door decoration ; succeeds m light rich soil. Half-hardy biennial. 780 Ipomopsis Aurantiaca. Orange; fi-om Carolina. 3 feet 10 781 Beyrichl. Scarlet and orange ; from Carolina 10 782 Elegans. Scarlet; fi-om Carolina 10 783 Plata. Scarlet and gold 10 784 Superba. Scarlet 10 IS0T0]\J:A.. Nat. Ord., Lobeliacea. A neat, erect, slender-branched plant, fi-om six to twelve inches in height, with starry, light porcelain-blue Lobelir like flowers, whicli, producing a continuation of bloom throughout the summer, renders them very effective for bedding, edging, &c. 785 Isotoma Longiflora. White, i foot 10 786 Petraea. Cream-colored 10 787 Axillaris. Blue 10 «JA-COI3EA. (Senecio). Nat. Ord., ComposUce. A useful and exceedingly showjr class of gay-colored profuse-blooming plants, of the easi- est culture ; remarkably effective in beds or ribbons ; delights in a light, rich soil. Hardy annual. 788 Jacobea. Double, Purple, i foot 10 790 — Dark-Crimson, i foot 10 79 1 Flesh-color, i foot 10 792 Dwarf-Blue. Silvery grayish-blue, i foot 10 793 Lilac. Fine, i foot 10 794 Magenta-color. Fine, i foot 10 795 White, i foot 10 796 Finest, Mixed 10 NEW DWARF VARIETIES. The following are of a very dwarf and compact habit, and fine for pots or beds. 798 Jacobea Dwarf, White. Double. Half foot 25 799 Crimson. Double. Half foot 2S 800 Carmine. Double. Halffoot . .25 80 1 Copper-color. Double. Half foot 25 802 Dark-Blue. Double. Halffoot 25 803 Mixed. The above varieties 25 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 53 NO. PRICE ItA.XJlL.F'XJSSIA.. Nat. Ord., Compositct. A beautiful little annual, resembling an Aster, the ray florets of which curl curiously back after it has been expanded a short time. Half-hardy annual. 804 Kaulfussia Amelloides. Blue ; from Cape of Good Hope. Half foot . . . foos 805 Alba. White. Half foot lo 806 -^— Atroviolacea. A beautiful, showy, intense violet-colored variety. Superb . . .lo KJEINTNTEDYA.. Nat. Ord., Leguminosa. These climbers are among the most striking of greenhouse ornaments, and deserve more extensive cultivation than has hitherto been extended to them, as few plants are more ser- viceable for greenhouse decoration. Their bright colors impart a most cheerful appearance during the early part of the season ; and, if trained round fanciful wire shapes, a peculiarly interesting effect is produced. Steep the seed in warm water for six hours before sowing. Greenliouse shrub. 807 Kennedya Comptoniana. Blue; from New Holland. 12 feet 25 808 Longiracema. Pink and scarlet ; from New South Wales. 3 feet . . . .25 809 Marryattea. Scarlet; from Australia. 4 feet 23 81 0 Ovata. Purple ; from New Holland. 6 feet 25 811 Alba. White ; from New Holland. 6 feet 25 812 Rotundifolia. Scarlet; from New South Wales, 5 feet 25 81 3 Mixed 25 JS:OIL.IlEXJTEItI^. Nat. Ord., Sapindacece. A middle-sized deciduous tree ; a native of China ; very ornamental from its large va- riously divided foliage, and its conspicuous terminal compound spikes of rich yellow flower. 814 Kotreuferia Panlculata. Yellow. 7 feet 10 TC A T ^TVTT A - Nat. Ord., Ericacece. 8 15 Kalmia Latifolia. A beautiful hardy shrub. White and pink. 4 feet .... .10 LAJVTAIS'A.. Nat. Ord., Verbenacece. A remarkably handsome ftiee-flowering genus of plants, with brilliantly colored flowers constantly changing in hue ; very effective either for pot-culture, or for bedding purposes when planted out, except in dry soil. The plants will bloom more profusely, if retained in their pots, and plunged where mtended to flower. 8 16 Lantanas, Mixed varieiies. Saved from a named collection 25 T > A "F?,TC WF*TTTg. (Delphinum). Nat. Ord., Ranunculacete. One of the generally cultivated and ornamental genus of plants, combining unusual rich- ness with an endless variety of colors, all of which are extremely beautiful and pleasing. The flowers are produced in the gneatest profusion ; and the plants, in beds, masses, or rib- bons, are strikingly effective : indeed, few plants are so generally useful and valuable for their decorative qualities, either in the garden or when cut for vases. The great difficulty has hitherto been the procuring of seeds which would yield double flowers. To this object we have given special attention, and now offer seed saved only from such varieties as are really to be dej^ended upon, and worthy of a place in every garden. For the guidance of amateurs, we may simply notice that the stock-flowered Larkspur is of the same habit as the old Dwarf Rocket, but has longer spikes, and much larger and more double flowers; the tall stock-flowered variety is the same style as the branching, but with more compact spikes, and larger and more double flowers. The tall-growing varieties scattered in shrubbery-bor- ders produce a charming effect when backed by green foliage of the shrubs. Hardy annuals. 817 Larkspur Dwarf Rocket. A fine mixture; saved from a fine collection, i foot . . 05 818 Tall Rocket. Same as preceding, except being taller. 2j feet . . . .05 819 — — Hyacinih-flowered. Finest mixed 05 820 Dwarf Stock-flowered. A very desirable variety ; saved from a beautiful collec- tion 05 82 1 — Tall Stock-flowered. Mbced; very fine 05 822 — Pyramidal. Mixed; a splendid mixture 05 82J ~-^ New Mauve-color. Very fine .......... .10 824 ^^ Tricolor Elegans. Beautifully striped 10 825 — — German Branching. A good variety colors 03 54 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE NO. PRICK I^A.THYTR.US (Perennial Pea). Nat. Ord., Leguminosce. Showy, free-flowering plants, growing ia any common soil; very ornamental on tfsllis- work, old stumps, or for covering fences or walls. Hardy perennials. 826 Lathyrus Laiifolius. Red; from England, s feet Jo.os 827 Albus. White, s feet os 828 Grandiflorus. Large-flowered, s feet 05 3L.A.^ Jb:iVr>XJLA. (Lavender). Nat. Ord., Labiatte. A genus of plants chiefly cultivated on account of the delicious fragrance of their flowers. They succeed m any garden soil. Hardy perennial. 830 Lavendula Spica. Lilac ; from Europe. 2 feet 05 3Li^\.VA.TE:rtA.. Nat. Ord., Mahacea;. Very showy, profuse-blooming, handsome plants ; exceedingly effective when used as a background to other plants. Hardy annuals. 831 Lavatera Rosea. Rose-color; fine. 2 feet 05 832 Alba. White; fine. 2 feet 05 3L.A.G!-EItSTIlCE:M:iA.. Nat. Ord., Lythracece. A splendid greenhouse shrub, with exceedingly handsome flowers, sometimes called the Bride of India. 833 Lagerstroemia Indica. Lilac ; from East Indies, s feet 25 834 Barclayana 25 835 Rosea 23 I^EI»TOSII*IIO]V. Nat. Ord., Polemoniacea. A charming tribe of the most beautiful of our hardy annuals. Nearly allied to the Gilia, and requiring the same treatment. 836 Leptosiphon Androsaceus. Mixed; from California 05 837 Aureus. Golden-yellow; from California. Half foot 10 838 Luteus. Primrose ; orange centre. Half foot 10 839 Densiflora. Rosy-lilac; from California. Half foot 05 840 Alba. White ; from California. Half foot 10 841 Hybridus. New French Hybrids. This we consider the finest of them all, em- bracing all the colors from dark-maroon, orange, lilac, purple, crimson, violet. golden-yellow, and white ; of compact growth. One-third foot 25 I^IA-TRIS. Nat. Ord., Compositce. A hardy perennial, found in many parts of the United States, growing in meadows and moist places. 842 Liatris Spicata. Flowers bright-purple, on stems from three to five feet . . . .10 843 Sea riosa (Gay Feather). A showy variety, with purjile flowers 10 844 Pumila. Purple; large-flowered lo 845 Graminifolia. Pink; in heads 10 I^II^IXJM:. Nat. Ord., Lilacea. The Lily stands pre-eminent among all flowering bulbs. Stately in habit, varied in color, highly fragrant, perfectly hardy, easily cultivated, and blooming from June until frost, they can claim, as they fully deserve, a prominent place in the largest or smallest garden. The seeds often lie dormant several months before vegetating. Succeeds well in a mixture of loam, peat, and silver-sand. 846 Lilium Giganieum. The tallest and most magnificent of the lilies, growing ten feet high. with spikes of white trumpet-shaped flowers, with carmine streaks . . . .25 847 ■^— Lancifolium Hybridlum (Japan Lily). Finest mixed 23 848 Auratum. The new golden-banded Lily. This superb Lily has flowers twelve petal, and covered with brownish dots. It is deliciously fragrant ; one stem often of the above, which we offer. Ten seeds 50 31.IlWr]Vi*.lVTirii:S. Nat. Ord., Tropaolacece. Very beautiful, showy, profuse-blooming, dwarf growing plants ; slightly fragrant ; par- ticularly effective and valuable as edgings, succeeding in any soil or situation, but delighting most in a moist soil ; from California. Hardy annuals. _ TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 55 NO. PRICE 849 Limnanthes Douglassii. Pale-yellow, bordered with white. Half foot . . $0.05 850 Alba. White variety ; fine. Half foot 05 85 1 — — Rosea. Rose-color. Half foot 05 852 — — Sulphurea odorata. Sulphur-color; fi-agrant i foot 10 LIPf^niA.. Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacete. A handsome, free-flowering genus of snapdragon-like plants, remarkable for the beauty and variety of their colors ; well adapted for and very effective in beds, or ribbons, rock- work, woodland-walks, &c. Succeeding in any garden soil. Hardy annual. 853 Linaria Macroura (Long-horned). Yellow; resembling, when in full bloom, a small compact bush of blossoms, i foot 03 854- — Purpurea. Purple dwarf Half foot 05 855 — Carnea. Flesh-color. Half foot 10 856 Trlornithophora. Red, purple, and yellow ; one of the finest i foot . . . .05 857 Speciosa. Very showy; purple flowers. Half foot lo 858 ^— Bipartiia Splendida. New; rich-purple; beautiful 10 859 — — ^ Lutea. New; brilliant-yellow 10 860 ^— Finest Mixed 10 I^I1VI>H:EIM:EIIILA.. Nat. Ord., ComposUcg. 861 Lindheimeria Taxana. A very pretty little plant, having a vanilla-like odor. Yellow; fine. Hardy annual. 2 feet 10 I^ISIA.]VTHUS. Nat. Ord., Gentianea. When well grown, this is a splendid plant for greenhouse or conservatory decoration. Its flowers are extremely handsome, and of rich dark-blue, which few greenhouse plants possess. Succeeds best in a sandy peat, with a very little loam. Winter in a warm greenhouse, and re-pot in spring. 862 Lisianthus Russellianus. Rich-blue, shaded with purple ; fi-om Mexico. 2 feet . . .25 I^IINXrJM. Nat. Ord., Linaces. A genus of the most beautiful, free-flowering plants, amongst which stands, distinguished for its brilliant-colored flowers, Linum Grandiflorum Coccineum, being one of the hand- somest, most effective, and showy bedding-plants we have ; for, whilst its habit of growth is slender and delicate, it produces a profusion of beautiful, saucer-shaped flowers, of a rich scarlet-crimson, with crimson-black centre. Linum Flavum is a well-known favorite, while Linum Luteum Corymbiflorum is distinguished for its bunches of beautiful straw-colored blossoms, and contrasts beautifully with Linum Grandiflorum Coccineum. The whole genus deserves general cultivation. Most of the varieties make nice pot-plants. 863 Linum Grandiflorum Coccineum. Brilliant-scarlet, with crimson centre ; from Algiers. I foot 10 86t Album. Beautiful white variety, i foot 10 865 Purpureum. A new variety, with rich purple flowers, similar to the above .10 866 — Flavum. Yellow; from Crimea, i foot lo 867 — Lewisii. Blue and white stripes ; from North America. 2 feet 10 868 ^— — Variegatum. Striped, lUac and white ; new. 2 feet 10 869 ^^ Perenne. Blue; handsome. Hardy perennial, ij feet 05 870 Album. White-flowered, ij feet 05 87 1 —~ Candidissimum. White. Hardy perennial 25 872 — Usitatissimum Grandiflorum. Large, blue. Hardy annual., 2 feet . . . .05 IjOA.SA.. Nat. Ord., Loasaceee. The Loasa are beautifiil, tender, climbing annuals, suitable for covering a trellis or orna- mental wire-work. 873 Loasa Aurantica. Orange-color. 6 feet 10 874 Herbertii. Scarlet. 6 feet 10 875 ^— Tricolor. Shaded, yellow. 6 feet .10 JlI]VG. Nat. Ord., AmarafUaceA.IiIS. Nat. Ord., Umbellifera:. A beautiful omamental-foliaged plant, with immense heads of showy yellow flowers. 941 Magydaris Tomeniosa. Yellow; from Algeria 10 3M1A.DAJKI-A,. Nat. Ord., Composites. 942 Madaria Corymbosa. Pale-yellow ; fine for borders ; from California. 1 5 feet . . .05 ]\1:A.L0I»E. Nat. Ord., MalvacecB. Handsome plants of branching habit, producing their large flower in great profusion ; very effective in mixed borders. 943 Malope Grandiflora. Dark crimson ; from Barbary. 2 feet 05 944 Alba. White ; from Barbary. 2 feet 05 MA.IHGrOLI>. Nat. Ord., Composiite. All features considered, it is questionable whether any genus of plants amongst annuals can vie with either the French or African Marigolds in their glowing colors and their ele- gantly lobed leaves, of the richest green tint, and, above all, in their almost unequalled and sole adaption for summer and late autumn decoration in the flower-garden, retaining their verdant beauty and gorgeous colors undimmed and undiminished to the very verge of win- ter. No feature in their habit of growth is in excess either in leaf or flower, but admirably balanced for effect ; neat, compact, and beautiful ; of the easiest culture ; should always be thinned or transplanted so as to stand single, at least eighteen inches distance from each other. 945 Marigold Mr'xcan {Tagetes erecia). Lemon-color. 2 feet 05 946 Orange-color. 2 feet 05 947 French {T. patula). New, orange, i foot 05 948 Superb Striped. 1 foot 10 949 New Dwarf. Fine. Three-quarters foot 05 950 Miniature. A small-flowered variety. Three-quarters foot . . • .05 95 1 Good Mixed 05 952 Superb Mixed. Saved only from selected double flowers 10 953 Garden Superb. Large double orange flowers ; very double 05 954 Cape (Calendula Pluvialis). Purple and white. 14 feet ...... .05 955 Ranunculus. Orange, double ; fine 05 956 —^ Dunnetts. New, orange • 10 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 59 NO. PRICB MLAJEfVEI^ OF PEKXJ. Nat. Ord., Nyetaginiacea. 957 Marvel of Peru. Splendid varieties mixed, including all the finest sorts; very pictur- esque and diversified colors, finely contrasted with its dark-green, glossy foliage, and densely branching habit ; blooming throughout the summer and autunm months. 2 feet ^-05 958 Assortments, Splendid. Colors in separate packages (see collection). M:A.3L.VA. ok, M:A.3L,31.0WS. Nat. Ord., Malvacea:. Showy fi-ee-flowering border-plants ; succeeding in any garden-soiL Hardy annuals. 959 Malva Capensis. Red and white ; firom Cape of Good Hope. 2 feet 05 960 Coccinea. Purple ; fi'om south of Europe. 2 feet 05 96 I Zebrina. White and purple, striped 05 962 Moschaia. Rose-foliage; musk-scented 05 MACHiCRANTHERA TANACBTi FOLIA (one-fifth natuial nze). l^ffAdTJT^.RAiyrm^KA.. Nat. Ord., Compositte. A pretty little dwarf free-flowering plant ; flowers resembling Michaelmas Daisy. Harc^ annual. 963 Machaeranthera Tanacetifolia. Blush-purple, with golden-yellow centre. 1 foot . « ]M:A.K,TY1VIA. (UNrcoRN Plant). Nat. Ord., Pedaliacece. Handsome tropical annuals, remarkable for the size of their flower compared with thel leaves ; requires a light rich soil and a warm situation. The young fi'uit, or seed-pods, art considered fine for pickling. Tender annual. 964 Martynia Angularis. Purple; fi-om Brazil. 2 feet 05 965 Cramiolaria. White; fi-om Brazil. 2 feet 05 966 Fragrans (sweet-scented). Purple; fi-om Mexico. 2 feet oS 967 Lutea. Yellow ; from Brazil. 2 feet 05 IVTA^TRICAJRllA.. Nat. Ord., Composite. A beautiful dwarf-growing plant, well adapted for beds or edging. Half-hardy pereimiaL 968 Matricaria Eximia. Double, quilled. 1 4 foot 10 969 Capensis. Double. White; very fine. Three-quarters foot lO ML^URA-IVDYA.. Nat. Ord., Scropkulariacea. The most gracefiil and fi-ee-flowering of soft-wooded climbers, whether for the ornamenta- tion of the conservatory and greenhouse, or for pillars, trellis-work, and verandas in the flow er-garden. The effect produced by the profusion of elegant and varied-colored flowers i» strikingly beautifiiL Blooms the first season fi-om seed. Half-hardy perennial. 6o AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE MAURANDYA BARCLAYANA. 97 1 Maurandya Antirrhinum. Pale-violet, lo feet . ...... ^.lo 972 Barclayana. Rich violet. lo feet ...,,,,,., .10 973 Alba. White. 10 feet 10 974 Coccinea. Scarlet. 10 feet 10 975 Rosea. Rose. 10 feet 10 976 Lilacina. Lilac 10 feet , 10 977 Purpurea Grandiflora. Purple. 10 feet 10 978 Sennperflorens, Alba. White. 10 feet .10 979 Rosea. Rose. 10 feet 10 980 — — Mixed. Above mixed 10 ]M:E3LITJM:. Nat. Ord., Compositeg. 982 Melampodium Macranihum. A pretty border-plant Yellow. 2 feet . . . .10 ]MnESEM:i5IlYA.lVTH:EM:XJM:. Nat. Ord., Ficoidea. A brilliant and profuse-flowering tribe of extremely pretty dwarf-bowing plants ; strik- ingly effective in beds, edging, rock-work, rustic baskets, or vases, in warm, sunny situa- tions ; also for indoor decoration if grown in pots, boxes, or pans. Succeeds best in dry loamy soil. Half-hardy annual. 983 Mesembryanthemum Capitatum. Yellow, i foot 05 984 Crystallium (Ice-plant). White. Half foot 05 985 -^— Glabrum. Smooth yellow. Tliree-quarters foot 05 986 Pinnatifidum. Yellow, i foot 05 987 Pomeridianum. Bright yellow, large-flowered ....... .05 988 Tricolor. Rosy-pink, purple centre 05 989 Album. White, with purple centre :o 990 Mixed. Above, mixed 10 IHEIliAJLIIXJCA.. Nat. Ord., Myrtacea. A genus of very desirable greenhouse or conservatory plants, remarkable for the neatness of their foliage, and the beauty of their flowers, wliich are produced on gracefiilly drooping branches. 991 Melaleuca Hypericifolia. Scarlet ; from New South Wales 25 992 Myrtifolia 23 J TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 6 1 MAKDSViLLBA suAVEOLENS (onc-fifth natuml sizeX ]WLA.'N"I>ETT[I1EI?,0S. Nat. Ord., Myrtacea. A splendid greeehouse shrub, with beautiflil bottle brush-like flowers ; succeeds in peat and loam. 994 Metrosideros Lanceolata. Red ; from New Holland, 10 feet 25 ]M:ICR0I»TJS. Nat. Ord., Composita. A new everlasting flower, of much promise. Half-hardy annuaL 995 Micropus Supinus. An interesting novelty 10 ]VriM!OSA. (Sensitive-Plant). Nat. Ord., Leguminosce. 996 Mimosa Pudica. Grown as a curiosity, being so sensitive that the leaves close up by being slightly touched. Suitable for growing in pots, or the open border, i ft .05 M^HVEXJIjXJS (Monkey-Flower). Nat. Ord., Scrophulariaceai. A genus of extremely handsome, proftise-flowering plants, with singularly shaped and brilliantly colored flowers, which are distinguished by their rich and strikingly beautiful markings. Seeds sown in spring make fine bedding-plants for summer blooming, while seed sown in autumn produces very effective early-flowering greenhouse plants. Half-hardy perennials. 997 Mimulus Cardlnalis (Monkey-Flower). Very showy, with brilliant scarlet flowers; blooms readily the first year from seed. Fine for bedding. Three-quarters fl. . .10 62 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE NO. PRICK 998 Mimulus Mush (Mimu/i(s Afosc^taiies). The well-known musk-plant . . . $0.10 999 Cupreus. A new species, six or eight inches high, with handsome, glossy foliage, and large, finely-formed, orange-scarlet flowers ; very free-flowering. Valuable for borders and beds 25 1000 Hybrida Grandiflora. White ground, with crimson spots. Superb. Half ft . .25 100 I Yellow ground, crimson blotches 25 1002 Finest Mixed. All the above mixed 25 1003 Pardina (Ti£-rinflides). An extremely beautiful new blotched and spotted hybrid, of Mimulus Cupreus and Luteus, having the dwarf-spreading habit and glossy foliage of the former, with large finely-shaped flower of a rich golden-yellow ground-color, blotched and spotted in a most striking manner with coppery ma- roon ; a splendid mixture 25 TMEIOIVOjVETTI:. Nat. Ord., Resedace. Nat. Ord., Ranunculaceas. (See Aconitum.) ]MOK.]VI]VG G-LORY, Nat. Ord., Convolvulacete. i009 Morning Glory, Mixed. The finest varieties. 20 feet 05 (For other varieties, see Convolvulus.) MiOXJItlVIlVCi- Iiriir>E. Nat. Ord., Dipmcea:. (See Scabious.) M:OM:OItT>ICA.. Nat. Ord., Cticurbitacete. The Squirting Cucumber ; an annual gourd-like plant with woolly leaves and golden-yel- !ow flowers, the fruit of which resembles a small cucumber, and, when ripe, bursts the moment it is touched, scattering its seeds, and the half-liquid pulpy matter in wlrich they are con- tained, to a considerable distance. Half-hardy annual. 101 ( Momordica Balsamina (Balsam Apple). From East Indies. 10 feet 05 iOI2 Charantia (Balsam Pear). From East Iidies. 10 feet 03 MiOKlVA.. Nat. Ord., CompositiB. 1013 Morna Elegans. An everlasting flower; fine for dry bouquets; from Swan River. 15 feet OS 3»«rSrOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not). Nat. Ord., Boragbiacea. These beautifii] little flowers are too well known to need recommendation ; will grow around fountains, over damp rock-work, or in any moist situation. Hardy perennial. 1014 Myosotis Alpestris. A variety with blue flowers. Half foul 05 1015 Alba. White. Half foot 10 1016 Palustrls. A well-known favorite, with clusters of delicate blue flowers appearing all summer ; blooms the first year from seed. Half foot 05 1017 Palustris Azurea Major. A beautiful variety, with large blue flowers. Half foot lO 1018 Azorica. Blue, shaded with purple ; a fine large-flowered variety . . . .10 MTJSK:-rijA.TN"T. Nat. Ord., Scrophtdariaceee. (See Mimulus Moschatus.) TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 63 NO. PRICE lVA.STXJIlTITJ]\r (TROPyEOLUM Majus). Nat. Ord., TropcEolacea. This is a well-known ornamental annual, of easy cultivation. It flowers best in a light soil. It looks well, trained to a trellis or over a wall. The flowers are rich orange, shaded with crimson and various colors. The variety with crimson or blood-colored flrwers makes a fine contrast with orange. The seeds are used as a substitute for capers, ar.i the flowers sometimes eaten as salads. Half-hardy annuals. 1020 Nasturtium Carneum. Flesh-color. 10 feet ^-"S 1021 Majus. Bright-orange. 10 feet 05 1022 Atrosanguineum. Dark-crimson. 10 feet s5 1023 Shillingii. Spotted-yellow, v?ith dark spots on each petal. 10 feet . . . .10 1024 Schenermanni. Straw-color, striped with brown ; fine 05 (The above are all tall varieties.) N'ASTUKTITjaJ (TropvEOLum Minor). Nat. Ord., Tropaolacece. The dwarf-improved varieties of the Nasturtium are among the most useftil and beautiful of garden favorites for bedding, massing, or ribboning, and rank with the Geranium, Verbena, and Calceolaria. Their close compact growth, rich-colored flowers, and the freedom with which they bloom, all combine to place them in the category of first-class bedding-plants. The Tom Thumb varieties are distinguished favorites, as are also the old crimson and the new Crj'Stal-palace Gem. Half-hardy annuals. 1025 Nasturtium Dwarf Crimson. Very fine for groups, i foot 05 1026 Scarlet. Brilliant. 1 foot 05 1027 Spotted. Yellow, with dark spots, i foot 05 1028 Tom Thumb, Scarlet. A beautifiil variety, dwarf and compact; quite as rich in color and as effective as the Tom Thumb Geraniums ; fine for pots or vases. I foot 10 1029 Yellow. A variety similar to the last mentioned, with yellow flow- ers. I foot 10 1030 Beauty. Yellow, blotched with crimson ; fine, i^ feet . . . .10 1031 Crystal-palace Gem. A new sulphur-color, spotted with maroon; a splendid bedding variety, i foot 10 1032 Pearl. Creamy-white; a fine variety to 1033 New Hybrid. Saved fi-om the finest-named varieties, producing flowers of various shades, — buff, yellow, crimson, maroon, in great profusi6n ; beautifully blotched and marbled 25 IVEIMIESUl. Nat. Ord., Scrophulariaceee. Exceedingly pretty and profuse-blooming plants. Neraesia Compacta and Alba should be grown in every garden. Half-hardy annual. 1034 Nemesia Floribunda. White and yellow ; sweet-scented 05 1035 Versicolor Compacta. Blue and white. 3 feet 10 1036 Alba. Pure white. Three-quarters foot 10 1037 Insignls. New; light-blue. Three-quarters foot 25 1038 La Superbe. Light-rose ; fine. Three-quarters foot . . . .25 WETtlXJM; (Oleander). Nat. Ord., Apocynacete. A class of splendid double-flowering evergreen shrubs, of a highly ornamental character; fine for conservatory decoration, or placing on lawns and terraces during the suimner ; grow- ing in any light, rich soil. Half-hardy shrubs. 1039 Nerium Oleander. Rosy-pink; double; fi-om Italy. 6 feet 10 1040 Variegata. Scarlet and white ; fi-om Italy. 6 feet 10 IVICOTIA.IVA. (Tobacco-Plant). Nat. Ord., Solanaceee. These are strong-growing, fine-foliaged plants. They are very effective for large shrub- bery borders, and the leaves of some varieties are valuable for fiimigating purposes. Tender annuals. 1041 NIcotiana Glauca. Yellow ; native of America 10 1042 Glutlnosa. Scarlet; from Peru. 3 feet 10 1043 Vincseflora. White; very pretty; fi-om South America. 2 feet 10 ]VIGIEI.iX.IlXJM:]VLO]VI>II. Nat. Ord., Polemo,iiacecs. This magnificent genus of plants is unrivalled for richness and brilliancy of colors, pro- fusion and duration of blooming. They are unsurpassed for bedding or pot culture, and produce a splendid effect in mixed borders. No garden should be without these beautiful plants. Succeeds best in light rich soil. Hardy annuals. 1164 Phlox Drummondii Alba. White lo 1165 Oculaia. Pure white, with purple eye lo 1166 Marmorata. Marbled lo 1167 Louis Napoleon. Dark-crimson lo 1168 Leopoldii. Purple; white eye .lo 1169 Queen Victoria. Violet; white eye lo 1170 Purpurea. Deep purple lo 1171 Chamois Rose. Delicate rose 25 1172 Coccinea. Pure deep scarlet 10 1173 Striata. Scarlet, striped with white 10 1174 Radowitsky. Deep rose, striped with white 10 1175 Variabilis. Light-blue marbled 10 1176 Good Mixed 05 1177 Finest Mixed. Including all the best varieties 10 1178 Perennial Mixed. Saved from a collection of upwards of one hundred varieties, embracing all those splendid new varieties introduced during the last five years by the French and English florists, of which the produce may be ex- pected to be fully equal or superior to the original 25 I»I]N"Iv.. Nat. Ord., CaryophyllaceiB. A well-known and highly valued plant, remarkable as well for its great beauty and delight- ful fragrance as for its easy culture and accoanmodating habit, growing freely and flowering profusely either in pots, in the greenhouse, or in the open border ; succeeding best in a rich loamy soil. Hardy perennial. 1180 Pinks (Florist or Paisley). Finest mixed. From a named collection 25 1131 Pheasant-eye. White or pink, with dark eye. The fiowers are deeply fringed or feathered; very fi'agrant io (For other varieties, see Dlanthus.) I?ICOTEE I»I]VK:. Nat. Ord., Caryophyllaceo!. Favorite and well-known plants of great beauty, combining with the most perfect form the richest and the most beautiful colors. They have a delicate perfume, are easily culti- vated, and bloom profusely, growing freely in any light rich soil. The seed we offer has been saved from flowers possessing all the requisite characteristics which constitute a first- class flower. Hardy perennial. 1182 Picotee Pink. Good mixed 10 1183 Perpetual, or Tree. Saved from stage flowers. 1 5 feet 50 I»ITTOBI»OK.XJ]>i:. Nat. Ord., Pittosporacece. A handsome genus of exceedingly ornamental shrubs ; thrives in peat and loam. Greea- hiiuse shrubs. 1184 Pittosporum Undulatum. White and yellow ; from New South Wales. 3 feet . . .25 1185 Pendulum. From New South Wales. 3 feet 25 I»Or>OILiEI»l!S. Nat. Ord., Composita;. A genus of pretty, graceful, free-flowering plants, succeeding best in a light, rich soil, and producing a fine effect in beds or mixed borders. Half hardy annuals. 1186 Podolepis Chrysantha. Yellow; from New South Wales, i foot 05 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 7 1 NO. PRICE (187 Podolepis Gracilis. Pink ; from New South Wales, i foot JooS 1183 Alba. White ; from New South Wales, i foot 05 II885 Aflfinis. Yellow; new variety; the largest flowering kind 10 CAMPANULA GRANDis (see page 26). PHYGBLIA CAFBNSIS. P»HYGE3LiI"US. Nat. Ord.. Scrophulariacea. A handsome free-flowering plant, with large, richly-marked, tubular blossoms ; succeeds in light rich soil. Hall-hardy perennial. 1189 Phygelius Capensis. Large carmine, tubular flowers; inside golden-yellow; from Caffraria. 1 5 feet 25 72 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE NO. PRICB rOI]VCIA.lV^. Nat. Ord., Leguminosece. A very elegant and ornamental genus of greenhouse shrubs, requiring a good rich soiL 1190 Poinciana Gilliesii. Yellow; from South America, lo feet ^.lo 1191 Pulcherrims. Orange; from East Indies. lo feet 25 1192 ^— Regia. Crimson ; from Madagascar. 10 feet 25 I»OILor>E:xr)iiOiV. nat. ord., Erkacecs. A well-known and magnificent genus of free-flowering evergreen shrubs ; should occupy a prominent place in every garden ; thrives best in peaty soil. Hardy shrubs. 1235 Rhododendron. Finest mixed varieties, from choice named flowers 25 IiIVI]N"A. Nat. Ord., Phytolacets. An exceedingly ornamental shrub when fruiting. The berries of this genus form the principal portion of the food of the American nightingale. Grows freely in any light soil. Greenhouse shrub. 1236 Rivina Humllis. White fruit, in bunches ; from West Indies. 2 feet 25 HICUVUS (Castor-Oil Bean). Euphorbiacece. A magnificent and highly ornamental genus. The picturesque foliage and stately growth, combined with brilliant-colored fruit, of the new varieties, impart to select plantations, shrub- beries, and mixed-flower borders, quite an Oriental aspect. In the gardens round Paris, they form one of the principal features of attraction ; and if planted out and grown as single specimens on our lawns and pleasure-grounds, as an ornamental fohaged plant, they would form a new and striking feature. Half-hardy annuals. 1237 Ricinus Africanus Hybridus. Rose-colored hybrid; very handsome ; new. 7 feet . .25 1238 Giganteus. Plant and leaves of enormous size ; new. 12 feet 25 1239 Insignis. New; splendid. 7 feet 25 1240 Major (Castor-oil Bean). Very ornamental foliage. 6 to 8 feet 05 124 I Sanguineus. A very stately growing plant, seven feet high, with large and highly ornamental foliage of Oriental aspect, with clusters of red finiit. 6 feet . . 10 76 AMATEUR CULTIVATORS GUIDE NO. PRICE 1242 Ricinus Sanguineus Tricolor. This effective species has its stems and leaves colored green, brown, and red. 7 feet Jo. 10 1243 Braziliensis. Rich green fruit ; from Brazil 10 1244 Obermannil. Deep red; fine; from Africa. 8 feet 10 ROJ^E: CA.]\I:I»I0]V. Nat. O^d., Caryophyllace^. The Rose Campions are perfectly hardy, and very easily raised from seed, and will well repay the little care they require. The flowers are produced on long stems, blooming freely throughout the season. Hardy perennial. 1245 Rose Q.Ti'm^xan {Lychnis coronaria). Crimson; from Italy 05 (246 Alba. White ; from Italy 05 1247 Mixed 05 ItOSi:, A.FK.IC_4JV. Nat. Ord., PaJ>averacea. 1248 Rose African, Mixed {Papaver rhceas). A beautiful annual, of the easiest culture, producing double, semi-double, and single flowers, all handsome, sporting in a thousand different varieties of scarlet, crimson, purple, pink, white, variegated, and party-colored, and continuing a long time in bloom, ij feet . . . .05 HOSE. Nat. Ord., Rosaceie. 1249 Rose Seed. Saved from a large collection of hybrid Perpetual, Tea, Bourbons, &c. . .25 ROCIiET (Hesperis). Nat. Ord., Crucifene. A well-known free-flowering spring plant, very fragrant ; growing in any soil. Hardy pe- rennial. From Europe. 1250 Rocket, Svi/eet. Purple, ij feet 05 125 1 Alba. White, i^feet 05 1252 Mixed 05 PlUr>I5ECliIA.. Nat. Ord., Composite. Fine large flowers, with broad streaks of fine yellow, marked with a lively stripe of pur- ple at the base ; a prominent disk of deep brown. Very showy, and of the easiest culture. 1253 Rudbeckia Amplexicaulis. Hardy annual. 25 feet 05 1254 Hirta. Light-yellow; hardy perennial. 2 feet 05 1255 Lasciniata. Golden-yellow, black disk ; hardy perennial. 2 feet . . . .05 1256 Fulgida. Yellow; hardy perennial. 2 feet 05 1257 Purpurea. Purple-red. Hardy perennial 05 SAJBISA-TI-A-. Nat. Ord., Gentianea. 1258 Sabbatia Campestris. A very pretty tender annual, with rose-colored flowers, yeUow eye ; from Texas. Half foot 25 SALFIG-LOSSIS. Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacece. The Salpiglossis are beautiful annuals, with very picturesque and richly colored, erect- lobed, funnel-shaped blossoms ; colors beautifully marbled, purple, scarlet, crimson, clear yellow, and buff, with elegant shades of blue. The new dwarf varieties form a very desira- ble section of this pleasing flower. Half-hardy annual. 1259 Salpiglossis Airococcinea. Rich scarlet, richly spotted. 1 3 feet 10 1260 Atropurpurea. Deep puqile. ijfeet 10 1261 Azurea. Sky-blue. 1 J feet 10 1262 Coccinea. Scarlet. i| feet 10 1263 Sulphurea. Sulphur-yellow, ij feet 10 1264 Finest Mixed. The above mixed 10 1265 Nana Alba. Dwarf white, i foot 10 1266 Atropurpurea. Purple, i foot 10 1267 Coccinea. Scarlet, i foot 10 1268 Sulphurea. Light-yellow, i foot . .lo 1269 Finest Mixed. Above dwarf varieties 10 1270 Mixed 10 iSA-XIFKA-GiA.. Nat. Ord., Saxifragete. 1271 Saxifrag, Mixed Species. Fine border perennials 35 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 77 NO. PRICE SA-I-iVI-A.. Nat. Ord., Labiata;. Strikingly ornamental plants for conservatory and out-door decoration, growing freely in any light rich soil, and producing a magnificent effect in beds, ribbons, or edgings, where their beautiful spikes of bloom are produced in the greatest profusion. They all bloom the first season from seed. Half-hardy annual. 1272 Salvia Coccinea. Small, bright scarlet flowers, very pretty for beds ; from South Ameri- ca. 2 feet f o. lo 1273 Splendens. A fine scarlet variety ; from South America. 2 feet . . .10 1274 Pumila. A dwarf dark-red variety ; forming a dwarf, compact, handsome bush ; fine for bedding. 1 5 feet 10 1275 Romeriana. Deep crimson; fine. 2 feet lo The following varieties are very fine for the conservatory or autumn flowering ; remarkable for their spikes of rich-colored flowers. Half-hardy perennials. 1276 Amabilis. Lavender-blue; from South America. 2 feet 10 1277 Argeniea. Fine large silvery foliage, of great substance ; from Crete. 2 feet . .10 1278 Aurea. Yellow; from Cape of Good Hope 10 1279 Paiens. Splendid deep blue ; from Mexico. 3 feet 25 1280 Splendens. Beautiful scarlet. 3 feet 25 1281 Azurea. Fine azure-blue. 2 feet 25 1282 Lilleana. Blue and white ; very fine. 3 feet 25 1283 Tenoril. Blue. Hardy perennijd 05 1284 Rosea 05 SA.I»OIVAKILA.. Nat. Ord., Caryopkyllaceee. One of the best and longest blooming of all dwarf annuals, producing masses of minute cross-shaped blossoms ; admirable for bedding. 1285 Saponaria Calabrica. Bright rosy-pink ; from Calabria. Half foot 10 1287 Rosea. Rose-colored Half foot 10 1288 Alba. Pure white. Half foot 10 ®C^X5IOXJ8 (Mourning Bride). Nat. Ord., Dipsaceee. "The Scabious blooms in sad array, A mourner in her spring." A hardy ornamental plant, suitable for borders. It may be sown at any time in May, and will produce its flowers from July to October. There is a great variety in the flowers of different plants : some of them are almost black, others a dark puce-purple, and vari- ous shades, down to lilac ; they are produced in heads. Hardy annuals. 1289 Scabiosa Atropurpurea. A mixture of the finest dark colors. 2 feet 05 1290 New Dwarf. Mixed; very fine, i foot 05 1291 Dwarf, Scarlei. Very fine, i foot 05 1292 Carmine, i foot 03 1293 Candidisslma. Pure white ; very desirable, i foot 05 1294 Starry. The blooms of this, if picked early, are well adapted for winter bouquets .25 1295 Ochroieuca. Light-yellow. Hardy perennial 10 1296 Tariarica. Blue. Hardy perennial 10 SCHIIVXJS. Nat. Ord., Teribinthacea. An elegant, ornamental, and highly fragrant greenhouse shrub, with beautifiil bunches of waxy, currant-like fruit. The plant forms a desirable drawing-room ornament, and is easily cultivated ; seeds sown in spring make handsome autumn plants. It succeeds out of doors in summer. 1297 Schinus Molle (Pepper Shrub). From Peru. 6 feet 23 SCOTAJVTHTJS. Nat. Ord., Legnminosce. A beautiful fast-growing annual climber, with elegant foliage, covered with pure white flowers, imitating those of Mandevillea suaveolens, and splendid oblong scarlet fruits. 1298 Scoianthus Tubiflorus. A magnificent novelty 25 SCHIZA.JVTHXJS. Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacete. Elegant slender-branched annuals, with very conspicuous lobed or cut-petaled flowers of white, lilac, purple, and rich red, orange, and violet-crimson spots and marks, very pic- turesquely blended ; well adapted for either garden or pot-culture. For winter flowering, they should be sown in August, and grown in pots. Half-hardy annuals. 1 78 AJIATEUR cultivator's GUIDE NO. PRICE 1299 Schizanihus Grahamli. Lilac and orange ; very fine. i|^ feet . . . . $ 30S 1300 Gracilis. Lilac and spotted ; a very graceful variety .OS 130 1 Grandiflorus Occulatus. Various shades, with blue centre; fine new variety. i^ feet 1302 Humilis. Lilac and crimson. Three-quarters .OS 1303 Pinnatus. Pinnate-leave, rosy-purple, and yellow spotted ; very pretty, i ft. •OS 1304 1305 ■OS .OS Retusus. Deep rose, and orange-crimson tip; fine, ij feet .... 1306 Alba. White, crimson tip ; superb, ij feet .0, 1307 1308 •05 .10 ©EI>XJ]>r (Stone-Crop). Nat. Ord., Crassnlacea. A useful and exceedingly interesting genus of pretty little plants, growing freely on rock or rustic work, also on ornamental mounds, old walls, &c., where, during summer, they expand their brilliant star-shaped flowers in the greatest profusion. Hardy perennial. 1309 Sedum Cceruleum. Blue; from Africa. One-quarter foot .10 1310 Kamtschatkense. Orange ; from Kamtschatka. Half foot .... .10 13 11 Mixed .05 SII>A.. Nat. Ord., Malvaceee. Handsome, free-flowering, easily cultivated greenhouse plants. Succeed well in any rich soil. 13 12 1313 1314 •25 •25 ■25 Behriana. From India. 4 feet Indlca. Yellow, centre dark-red ; from India. 4 feet 1315 •25 SCHIZOPET^LOIV. Nat. Ord., Crucifereee. 1316 Schizopetalon Walkerii. White, fragrant ; pretty for pots or edging. Hardy annual. Half foot .10 SII>.li:?«^i:, or CA.TCHF'IL.Y. Nat. Ord., Caryophyllacea. Among the tribe of Silenes will be found some of the brightest ornaments of the flower- garden, either in respect to brilliancy of color, or length of duration in bloom ; fine for beds, borders, or ribbons. Hardy annuals. 1317 Silene Compacta. Beautiful pink, growing in clusters ; from Caucasus. i| feet •OS 1318 Pendula. Rosy-purple ; a favorite species ; from Sicily. 1 5 feet •OS 1319 Alba. White ; fine ; 1^ feet •05 1320 Pseudo Atocion. Rosy-pink flower, with white centre ; very free-blooming •OS 1321 Rubella. Red; from Portugal, i foot •OS 1322 1323 Alba. White ; fine, i foot •05 •OS Schafta. Rosy-lilac ; from Russia. Hardy perennial 1324 Saxifrage. Pink. Hardy perennial. Half foot ©IVA.IPDIIA^GOIV (Antirrhinum). Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacex. •OS The Snapdragon, or Antirrhinum, is one of our most showy and useful border-plants. Amongst the more recently improved varieties of this valuable genus are large, finely shaped flowers, of the most brilliant colors, with beautifully marked throats ; will bloom the first season from seed, and are very eflFective in beds or mixed borders. Half-hardy perennials. (See Antirrhinum.) SOI^iAJVUM:. Nat. Ord., Solanacete. A genus of most beautiful ornamental fruit-bearing plants, some of them among the most interesting of greenhouse shrubs. Others are the most valuable of ornamental climbers. 1326 Solanum Afropurpureum. Dark purple. i.| feet .10 1327 Capsicastrum. Miniature orange-tree, covered with a profusion of scariet fruit all winter ; fine for parlor or conservatory. Half-hardy perennial .10 1328 Giganteum. Scarlet fruit •25 1 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 79 NO. PRICE 1329 Solanum Heteroganum. Large; black-fruited; from East Indies, ij feet . ^.lo 1330 Laciniaium Elegans. A beautiful shrub, producing a large quantity of blue flowers, with bunches of orange-colored fruit ; fine. Half-hardy . . . .25 1331 Jasiminoides. Flower white, in clusters ; fine. Greenhouse climber. 30 feet . .25 1332 Cabiliense Argenteum. Yellow fruit, with silvery three-lobed fruit. Shrub . .25 1333 Texanum. Waxy scarlet fruit, of great beauty ; from Texas. 2 feet . . . .25 SI'EKGXJIL.JL. Nat. Ord., CaryophyllacecB. Extremely neat, moss-like jilants. of a beautiful, lively green, largely used as a substitute for grass on lawns, which they quickly cover, and require no further attention thaa rolling and keeping free from weeds : are found to thrive best on a stiff soil. 1334 Spergula Pilifera. From Corsica. One-eighth foot lo ©I»HE]VOG~5^iVE. Nat. Ord., Composita. A very showy, free-flowering plant ; very effective for beds, mixed borders, edging, or ribbons. Hardy annual. 1335 Sphenogyne Speciosa. Bright yellow ; black centre ; from South America, i foot . .03 SI»K.^VG-XJDEj%.. Nat. Ord., Portnlacea. A charming plant, resembling tlie Calandrina, with Amaranthus-like flowers ; extremely graceful and beautiful ; very effective as an edging, and valuable for rock-work ; delighting m a rieh loamy soil. Half hardy annual. 1336 Spraguea Umbellaia. New; white, shaded and spotted with purple ; from California. Three-quarters foot 25 ST^VTICE. Nat. Ord., Pluinbaghiacece. A magnificent genus of beautiful greenhouse and out-door plants, remarkable alike for variety of their foliage and the brilliancy and beauty of their flowers. The hardy kinds are splendid for rock-work and tlie flower-borders, while the half-hardy make fine conservatory plants. Half-hardy perennial. 1337 Static! Armeria. Suitable for edging. Half foot 10 1338 Bonduellii. Deep golden-yellow ; from Levant, ij feet 10 1330 Fbrmosa. Rose-color; fine, i foot 10 1340 Fortunii. White and yellow ; from China, i foot 25 1341 Pssudo Armeria. Very ornamental and effective ; rose-color. 2 feet . . .10 1342 Alba. White; from China 10 1343 Rosea Superba. Bright rose; fine 25 1344 Halfordii. A beautiful greenhouse variety. 2 feet 25 1345 Texana. Red. Hardy annual 10 1346 Latifolia. Blue lo STOCItS (German, French, and English). Nat. Ord., Crucifercs. The Stock Gillyflower is one of the most popular, beautiful, and important of our garden favorites ; and whether for bedding, massing, edging, or ribboning, it is unsurpassed, either for brilliancy and diversity of color, or profusion and duration of bloom. The Ten-week Stock is the most universally cultivated, and usually blooms ten to twelve weeks after being sown. They grow from six to fifteen inclies high, and when cultivated in rich soil, and occasionally watered with weak guano water, throw out an immense quantity of lateral spikes of bloom, so tint each plant forms a perfect bouquet ; and it would, indeed, be difficult to surpass the grand effect produced in beds or ribbons by these exquisite gems. 1347 Stocks, Ten-week. Large-flowered, comprising only the finest and most distmct colors, yielding fifty per cent of double flowers ; mixed 25 1343 Dwarf. One of the most popular varieties; several splendid colors mixed .10 1349 New Large-flowered PyramldaL The most popular stock in cultivation ; very choice; received from one of the most celebrated florists in Germany Twenty brightest and most distinct colors mixed 25 1350 Good Mixed. A great variety of colors 05 1351 Pure White 10 1352 Scarlei :o 1353 Purple :3 1354 Carmine 10 1355 Wallflower-leaved. Mixed 10 8o AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE 1356 Slocks, Ten-week, New Hybrid. Mixed between the rough and smooth-leaved varieties; very fine $o.io 1357 Dwarf German (saved from pot-plants). This is one of the finest. Fifteen colors mixed lo 1358 Miniature. A dwarf variety, growing four inches high; fine for edg- ings; finest mixed lo 1359 Semperflorens, or Perpetual. A fine variety, remaining in flower a long time; finest mixed 25 1360 ^— Giant, or Tree. A very valuable acquisition, by its large flowers behig fi-om one and a half to two inches in diameter ; height of plants two to two and a half feet ; unsurpassed for bedding purposes ; finest mixed . . ■ -25 The Intermediate or autumn-flowering varieties, if sown early in spring, will bloom the same autumn. For winter-flowering, they should be sown in June. They are also valuable for early spring-blooming, for which purpose they should be sown the last of July or in Au- gust, and kept ft'om hard frost during winter. Plants treated in tliis way, and planted out in beds in May, make a rich display during the early summer months. The Emperor, or perpetual-flowering. This maa;niftcent class of Stocks may be treated in the same manner as the Intermediate, and used for the satne purposes. They frequently last several years, if protected from frost ; hence its name, — Perpetual. 1367 Intermediate, or Autumn-flowering Stock. Finest (twelve distinct colors) mixed 1368 Perpetual, or Emperor Stocks. Finest mixed 1369 -^— New Large-flowering. Finest mixed ; superb 1370 Hybrid Giant Cape, or Cocardean Stocks. Finest (five distinct colors) mixed The Brompton and Giant Cape are generally called Winter Stocks on account of their not flowering the first year. The former is robust and branching. The latter possesses the characteristics so much esteemed by some ; viz., immense pyramidal spikes of bloom. 137 1 Brompton, or Winter Stocks. Finest mixed 10 1372 Crimson. Dwarf; beautiful 10 1373 Rose-color. Dwarf; beautiful 10 1374 Dark Blue. Dwarf; beautiful 10 1375 — — New Large and Early-flowering. A splendid acquisition, the habit of which is extremely robust ; foliage is exceedingly strong-growing, and of a most striking green, by which the lively colors produce the greatest effect ; finest mixed 25 (For splendid assortments of Stock, see Collections.) STIPA.. Nat. Ord., Gramtnacett. 1377 Stipa Giganfea. Fine ornamental grass 10 1378 Pennata (Feather Grass). Beautiful 05 1379 — Capitata. Ornamental grass lo STEVIA.. Nat. Ord., Composite. Mexican perennials, with tufts of very pretty white or pinkish flowers, which should be grown in sandy peat ; fine for pots or borders. Tender perennials. 1380 Stevia Purpurea. Purple. 2 feet OS 1381 Serrata. White; the variety usually grown for cutting. 2 feet 05 SXJTIIEIllLiA.]Vr>IA.. Nat. Ord., Legttminoste. An exceedingly beautiful little greenhouse shrub, with handsome Clianthus-like flowers ; succeeds best in peat and loam. 1382 Sutherlandia Frutescens. Scarlet; fi-om Cape of Good Hope. 3 feet . . . .25 1383 -^— Speciosa Coccinea. A splendid new flowering shrub, with racemes of dark -red flowers, much like Clianthus 25 SXJI-iTAJN". Nat. Ord., Composite. Handsome border annual, of easy culture ; native of Persia, with fragrant flowers from July to September. 1384 Sultan Sweet. White. 2 feet 05 1385 —~- — Purpurea. 2 feet 05 •386 Yellow. Fine. 2 feet 05 NO. PRICE STJIVFI^O \V Jb^Ii. Nat. Ord., ComposHce. (See Helianthus.) SVVUET WTLI^rAJMCS^. Nat. Ord., CaryophyUacex. A useful and well-known tribe of plants, perfectly hardy, and easily raised from seed ; a bed of fine varieties presenting a rich sight : it sports into endless varieties ; viz., pink, purple, crimson, scarlet, white, variously edged, eyed, and spotted. Our seeds were saved from the finest-named varieties, together with Hunt's (a celebrated English amateur), which we can confidently recommend as superior to any thing ever beiore ofi^red in tins country. Hardy perennials, 1333 Sweet Williams. Fine mixed $005 1339 Double-flowering. Finest mixed, from a splendid collection of double flowers 10 1390 Auricula-flowered. New. This is one of the most desirable, differing from other varieties only in the markings of the flowers, which closely resemble the Auricula. The flowers have a large white disc, with a broad middle zone of rich crimson, purple, and violet ; trusses large and perfect 25 1391 — Hunt's Perfection. Saved from Bragg's finest strain in cultivation; has taken the first prize at all the London exhibitions the past season ; truly gorgeous in size, color, and variety 25 (SVVJJET ^I^YSSTJM". Nat. Ord., Cruciferce. (See Alysstim.) TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA (filll size of the flowCf). Nat. Ord., Compositee. very effective in mixed borders ; suc- Elegant free-flowering plants, with pretty foliage ; ceeds best in a light rich soil. Half-hardy annuals. 1392 Tagetes Signata Pumila. (See cut.) An elegant new dwarf variety, about one foot high ; and, when full grown, the plant will measure two feet in diameter, forming a beautiful compact bush, completely covered with flowers, and continuing in bloom until hard frost sets in. Recommended as one of the most showy plants for borders and dwarf beds yet introduced ; of the easiest culture. Plants should stand at least two and a half feet apart 10 11 82 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE TAGBTES SIGNATA PUMILA (full-gTOwn plant, reduced to one-tenth of its natural size). 1394 Tageies Lucida. Deep yellow; from South America, i foot . . . . {o. lo 1395 Signata. Orange, streaked with brown ; from Peru. 2 feet 10 T^kCSOlVIA.. Nat. Ord., Passiflorea. 1396 Tacsonia Ignea. This is a splendid orange-scarlet-colored " Passion-flower," like con- servatory climbing shrub ; showing the unequalled vermilion tint of the Genesera Cinnabarinna, each blossom being relieved by contrast with a circle or band of purple filaments in the centre 50 THA^LICTKUM:. N.^t. Ord., Rammculacea. 1397 Thalictrum Aqullegiafolium. Light purple. Hardy perennial .25 1398 Flavum. Orange. Hardy perennial 10 1399 Floribundum. Yellow. Hardy perennial 25 THAJHA.. Nat. Ord., Maraniaceet. A curious and interesting aquatic plant, which should be planted in light rich soil, about two feet beneath the surface of the water. 1400 Thaiia Dealbata. Black and white ; from South Carolina 25 TOXJKlVa^FOKTIA.. N/t. Ord., Boraginete. A very pretty plant, flowers of which resemble the Heliotrope, but without its fragrance ; fine either for pot or garden culture. Half-hardy annual. 1401 Tournefortia Heliotropoides. Lilac; trailer; from Buenos A\Tes. Half foot . . .10 Triir"OIjIU3i:. Nat. Ord., Legnminosa. Remarkably showy plant, with large handsome flowers ; grows freely in any soil. Hardy annual. 11-02 Trifoliunf> Alropurpureum. Dark purple, i foot 05 1403 Odoratum (sweet-scented Clover). White; very fragrant. 4 feet . . • .05 TKA-CHELIUM: (Throatwort). Nat. Ord., Campanulacete. 1404 Trachelium Coeruleum. Blue; pretty Campanula-like plants; from Italy. Hardy biennials. 2 feet 10 TRITOMIA.. Nat. Ord., Hemerocallidaceee. Splendid half-hardy, evergreen, herbaceous plarvts, forming large, robust, stemless leaf crowns, from the centre of which their tall flower-stems, three to five feet in height, are pro- duced in summer and autumn, with large dense-flowered terminal racemes of rich pendant orange-red and scarlet tubulous flowers, each raceme a foot or more in length. They are admirably adapted for bedding out ; and the numerous terminal flame-colored blossoms form a stately distant or mediate effect. They thrive in any rich light garden soil. On approach of winter, they should be taken up and placed in the greenhouse or cellar, for replanting out again in spring. 1405 Tritoma Uvaria. Finest mixed 15 THUNBERGIA ALATA. THTJIVIBEIIGHA.. Nat. Ord., Acantkacea. Extremely ornamental climbers ; much admired ; very free bloomers ; good for trellis, stems of trees, and in the greenhouse, or out of doors in summer in a warm situation. Tender annuals. 1406 Thunbergia Alata. Winged, buff, with dark eye. 4 to 6 feet .... ^0.05 1407 Alba. White, with dark eye. 4 to 6 feet 05 1408 Aurantiaca. Bright orange ; dark eye. 4 to 6 feet 05 1409 Bakerii. Fine; white. 4 to 6 feet 10 1410 Sulphurea. Pale yellow. 4 to 6 feet 05 1411 Americana. Clear buff 4 to 6 feet 10 1412 Mixed. All the above mixed lo TIGHTXHA.. Nat. Ord., Tridacete. 1413 Tigridia Pavonia (Tiger Flower). Red and yellow, spotted with dark crimson-purple. Tender bulbs 25 1414 Conchiflora. Bright yellow, spotted with crimson 25 TH01?^gE0I^TJ3i:. Nat. Ord., TropcEolete. The following varieties, as hybrids from Tropaeolum Lobbianum, are unsurpassed by any collection ever offered. They are all of the easiest culture, and flower profusely the first year. Though not in all cases perpetuating their respective kinds true from seed, they never- theless often produce still more beautiful ones, and among them varieties of the perpetual- flowering, which are invaluable for decoration in the greenhouse or conservatory, and for bouquets in winter. In the greenhouse or conservatory they may be had in bloom the greater part of the year; and in favored situations in the open air, for edgings, covering trellis-work, or handles of rustic baskets, or trailing from vases, their elegance of fonn and brilliancy of color render them peculiarly valuable. 1415 Tropaeolum Lobbianum. Orange. 4 feet 20 1416 Caroline Schmidt. Deep scarlet. 6 feet 25 1417 Due de Malakoff. Straw color ; edged rose, spotted with red. 6 feet . .25 1418 Brilliant. Dark scarlet. 6 feet 25 1419 Schultzi. Deep carmine ; foliage dark green ; fine. 4 feet . . . .10 1420 Flamula Grandiflora. Yellow; beautifully streaked with carmine; very choice. 6 feet ... 20 142 1 Geanf des Batailles. Brilliant crimson. 6 feet 23 1422 Garibaldii. Fine orange, shaded with scarlet. 6 feet 25 1423 Duo de VIcence. Sulphur, with vermilion spots. 6 feet . . . .25 84 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE TROr^OLUM LOBBIANUM. 1424 TropsBolum Lobbianum Due de Luynes. Dark crimson . . , „ . $0.2$ 1425 Masiliense. Deep carmine 25 1426 Monsieur Turuell. Orange-yellow, striped with vermilion; f?ower very fine form. 6 feet 25 1427 Monsieur Calmet. Lemon, spotted with crimson ; very beautiful . . .25 1428 Napoleon HI. Orange yellow, striped with vermilion. 6 feet . . . .25 (429 Peraguanum. Scarlet, with black spots ; very fine. 6 feet . . . .25 1430 Rol des Noirs. Nearly black. 4 feet 25 1431 Tricolor Grandiflora. Carmine; spotted. 4 feet 25 1432 Triomphe de Gand. Fine ora;nge-scarlet. 4 feet 25 1433 Du Prado. Yellow-scarlet flamed. 4 feet 25 1434 Versicolor. Orange-striped. 4 feet 25 1435 Victor Emmanuel. Brilliant carmine and gold. 4 feet 25 1436 Zanderii. Vivid scarlet ; one of the strongest growing varieties. 4 feet . .23 1437 UUie Schmidt. Scarlet. 6 feet 25 1433 Von Humboldt. Fine orange-shaded. 6 feet 23 1439 Mixed. Finest varieties 25 The following are beautiful tuberous varieties for the greentiOGse : — 1440 Tropaeolum Brachyceras. Yellow and red ; fine foliage ; splendid trailer . . . .25 1441 Pentaphyllum. Scarlet and green ; delicate foliage ; fine for open borders . .25 1442 Jarattii. Scarlet and yellow 25 1443 Tricolorum. Scarlet, yellow, and black 25 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 85 NO. PRICE TY1>.3EA.. Nat. Ord., Gesneraceee. A stove plant of great beauty. Greenhouse perennial. 1444 Tydaea Hybrida. Very fine $0.25 "V'A.UilltlLA.^N'. Nat. Ord., Valeriaftceoe. Perennial plants; mostly natives of Europe; will grow in almost any soiL The dwaif species are very suitable for rock-work. 1445 Valeriana Rubra. Red. i| feet 05 1446 Alba. White. i| feet 05 "v-E]vir>njM:. nat. ord., composite. An exceedingly showy plant, with large handsome flower, having a very gay appearance in beds or mixed borders ; thrives best in turfy loam. Half-hardy annual. (447 Venidium Calendulaceum. Deep orange; rich brown centre; from Cape of Good Hope. I foot 05 VEINXJS'S IL.00K:I]VG-G1L.A.SS. Nat. Ord., Campanulace«/«ji«/«). Finest mixed ; from south of Europe. Half foot, .05 "VA-LLOT A . Nat. Okd., Amaryllidacetz. A splendid bulbous-rooted plant, allied to the Amaryllis and Lily. It blooms in August, throwing up its strong stems about one foot high, with from five to eight brilliant scarlet lily-like flowers ; very ornamental for bedding out in summer or for culture in pots. 1449 Vallota Purpurea Superba. Fine 2$ VEiVXJS'S ]VA.'VEILi^WOi:iT. Nat. Ord., Boraginacete. A very pretty little plant, useful for ribbons, and forms a neat edging to shrubbery bor- ders, &c. ; grows freely in every soil. Hardy annual. 1450 Venus's Naveiwort (Cynoglossum Linifolius). White ; from Portugal. i\ feet . . .03 VEKOIVICA.. Nat. Ord., Scrophulariacece. A genus of the most beautiful and showy evergreen shrubs, producing their handsome spikes of flowers in the greatest profusion. 1451 Veronica Glauca (New). Blue; very fine; from England. Hardy perennial. 2 feet . .10 1452 Devoniana. Red and white. Half-hardy shrub. 25 feet 10 1453 Syriaca. Bright blue and white ; fine for pot-culture, edgings, vases, or rock-work. Half-hardy annual. Half foot 10 1454 Alba. White variety of preceding 10 1455 Andersonii. Lilac and white ; greenhouse shrub. 2 feet 10 1456 Austriaca. Blue. Hardy perennial 05 1457 Imperialis. Blue. Greenhouse shrub 25 1458 Lindleyana. Lilac. Greenhouse shrub 25 1459 Virginica. Rose-color. Hardy perennial 05 "VEKISEIVA.. Nat. Ord., Verhenacea. A charming genus of universally admired and easily cultivated plants, simply requiring the treatment of half-hardy annuals to have them bloom during the summer ; for winter deco- ration they are invaluable. Half-hardy perennial. 1460 Verbena Aubletia. Reddish-purple ; from North America. Half foot , . . .05 1461 Drummondii. Lilac; from Texas 10 1462 Pulcherrima. Violet; fine. Half foot 10 1463 Teucroides Odorata. Fine white ; from Germany 10 1464 Venosa. Rich purple ; free-bloomer ; trailer. From Buenos A3rres . . . .05 1465 Fine Mixed 10 1466 Hybrida. From finest named sorts ; extra mixed 25 1467 Snow's. From Dexter Snow's celebrated collection of several hundred va- rieties ; fine mixed 25 1463 New Italian Striped. One of last season's novelties; briUiant colors of carnation-like, striped with rose, lilac, purple, on various colored ground . . .25 86 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE BASKET OF VERBENAS. 1469 Verbena Hybrida Aurlculaeflora. A splendid novelty, large and well formed ; blooms in various shades, with a distinct eye of white or rose, and properly called Auricu- Iseflora, as the disk comes near the Polyanthus and Auricula. Extra fine mixed, $0.50 1470 Coccinea. From most brilliant scarlet flowers 25 1471 CcBFulea. Deep-blue; fine 25 \^10JL,A. TRICOLOR. Nat. Ord., Violacea. (See Pansy or Heartsease.) "VrriVCA.. Nat. Ord., A pocy7iacetE. A genus of the most beautiful greenhouse plants ; succeeding out of doors in warm, shel- tered situations. Seed sown early in spring will bloom the same season. 1473 Vinca Rosea. Rose-color; from East Indies 10 1474 Alba. White, with crimson eye 10 1475 Alba Nova. A new variety ; pure white 25 VICTOKTJL IH:GIjV. Nat. Ord., Nymphacea. One of the most beautiful of all the aquatic plants, which requires a house for its special use. To succeed in growing thorn from seed, keep the pot immersed in water until the seed vegetates, when it should be repotted in a large pot, and simk in a pond or fountain about one foot below the surface of the water. From the River Amazon. 1476 Victoria Regia. The most magnificent of all lilies. Per seed i.oo VISCA.RIA-. Nat. Ord., Caryophyllacece. A genus of remarkably pretty profuse-flowering plants, producing a striking effect in beds, ribbons, or mixed borders ; growing freely in any good garden-soil. Hardy annual. 1477 Viscaria Burridgii. White. 15 feet .05 1478 CcbM Rosea (Rose of Heaven). Bright rose, with white centre; from Levant. 15 feet OS 1479 Alba. Pure white ; fine 05 1480 Nana. Dwarf; bright rose, white centre 10 148 I Oculata. Pink, with rich crimson eye. From Algiers 03 1482 Dunnetti. White, with dark eye 10 1483 Coccinea Nana. Bright scarlet, with rosy-purple centre, i foot . . .10 1484 Hybrida Splendens. A handsome perennial variety 25 |485 Finest Mixed 10 1486 Good Mixed 05 VIMII1VA.RIA.. Nat. Ord., Leguminosee. Exceedingly curious plants, with leafless stems, which very much resemble a bundle of twigs ; these are covered with handsome flowers, giving the plant a very striking and re- markable appearance. Greenhouse shrubs. 1487 Viminaria Pressii. Yellow; from New South Wales. 3 feet 25 1 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 87 NO. PRICE "WAJLiI^FI^OTVE:!!. Nat. Ord., Cruciferte. A useful and ornamental class of plants ; very fragrant. Half-hardy perennial. 1488 Wallflower. Good mixed $0.05 1489 Dwarf. Large-flowering; mixed 10 1490 — Double. Finest German ; mixed 10 (For separate colors, see Collections.) /u WIGANDIA CARACASANA. "WTGA-IVIHA.. Nat. Ord., Hydroleacecc. 1491 Wigandia Caracasana. Greenhouse perennial 25 WniTI^J^VIA.. Nat. Ord., Hydrophyllacecc. Avery handsome free-flowering plant, suitable for beds and borders; fi'om California. Hardy annual. 1492 Whitlavia Grandiflora. Violet-blue, i foot 05 XEIIA.]N"THEM:TJ3I, Nat. Ord., Composiio!. A fine everlasting flower, good for winter bouquets. Hardy annual. 1493 Xeranthemum Double. Purple. 2 feet lo NO. PRICE 1494 Xeranthemum Double, White. 2 feet ^.10 1495 Campacta. New dwarf; purple. 2 feet 10 1496 Alba. White. 2 feet .10 1497 Lutea. Yellow. 2 feet 10 Z^UBCmVERIA. Nat. Ord., Onagraris. 1498 Zauschneria Californica. A very interesting and valuable hardy autumn-flowering plant, with a profusion of scarlet flower-tubes in September, October, and No- vember ; well adapted for dry, gravelly soils in sunny situations. Exceedingly handsome for beds and borders. Hardy perennials, i foot 25 DOUBLE ZINNIA. ZIPf IVIA.. Nat. Ord., ComposittE. A gr.ind genus of autumn-flowering plants, combining the greatest richness and diversity of color with unequalled profusion and duration of bloom. Among the novelties of recent introduction, the New Double Zinnia has proved a most important acquisition. Its splendid double flowers rival, in beauty, size, and form, moderate size dahlias. 1499 Zinnia Elegans. Mixed. 2 feet 05 1500 Double. Mixed (see engraving). No new annual has excited so much attention as this. First introduced by Messrs. Vilmorin, Andriex, & Co., Paris, i860; and since that time has been much improved in size, form, and color. The seed we offer was saved only from the finest double flowers, and will produce a large per- centage of double-flowering plants. Finest mixed 10 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. MEXICAN ZINNIA. A Zinnia Double Aurea. Splendid double ; golden-yellow; rich .... ^.lo B Coccinea. Double; scarlet lo Q Carmine. Beautiful light rose or carmine ; full double lo D Violacea. Very dark crimson-purple ; full double lo 1501 Mexicana. This proves to be a new and desirable species. It is a neat dwarf plant of compact habit, scarcely one foot high, much branched, with numerous flower-heads, about two inches across, the ray florets being of a full orange color in the centre, and paler at the margins. It is offered in some lists under the name of Zinnia Haageana, and also Aurea and Sanvitalia Mexicana . . .10 (For separate colors, see Collections,) 12 Splendid Assortments FRENCH AND GERMAN FLOWER-SEEDS. We invite the attention of our numerous customers to the following list of assortments of flower- seeds. They have all been selected expressly for us, by our special correspondents in France and Germany, from tiie various noted flower-seed growers, whose well-known reputation is a sure guaranty of their superior excellence, both as regards distinctness of color, and freshness of seed. We have no hesitation in recommending them as equal, if not superior, to any to be obtained in Europe. Our Asters are, many of them, of our own growth ; and the best guaranty we can give of their extra quality is the award of the highest premium of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the best thirty flowers exhibited in 1865, and every year but FOUR for the previous twenty years ; and this, too, in competition with the choicest French seeds. ASTERS. NO. PRICE 150 Ij Truffaut's Peony Flowered Aster. Sixteen splendid varieties ; distinct colors . 1^1.50 1502 TrufFaut's Peony Pyramid Flowered. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beau- tiful colors 1.25 15021 Eight splendid varieties ; distinct colors .... i.oo 1503 Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . , .75 1504 Perfection. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 1.50 1505 Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .... .75 1506 Dwarf Large-flowering Peony. Six superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors . i.oo I506j Imbricated Pompone. Twelve splendid varieties 1.50 1507 TrufFaut's Imbrigue Pompone. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors, i.oo 1508 New Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beau- tiful colors 1.25 1509 New Giant Emperor. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . 1.50 1510 New Cocardeau, or Crown-ltowered. Six beautiful varieties, of the most splendid colors .... I 00 1511 Globe-flowered Pyramidal. Twelve superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors . i.oo 1512 Double Globe Quilled. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . i.oo 151 3 Ranunculus-flowered. Eight superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . .75 1514 Reid's Improved Quilled. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . i.oo 151 5 Double Dwarf Aster. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . .75 1516 Double Dwarf Bouquet Pyramid. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautilul colors I.oo 1517 Boltze's New Miniature Bouquet Pyramid. Five superb varieties, of the most bea.i- tiful colors 75 1518 New Peony Globe. Seven superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . . -75 1519 New Rose-flowered. Twelve superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . 1.50 1520 Porcupine, or Hedgehog. Nine superb varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . .75 1521 Double Camellia-flowered Balsams. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors I.oo 1522 Double Dwarf Balsams. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . .75 1523 Double Spotted Rose-flowered Balsams. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 1524 Improved Double Rose-flowered Balsams. Ten splendid varieties, unsurpassable in quality. Twenty-five seeds of each 1.25 1524^ New Rose-flowered. Eight splendid varieties ........ i.oo GER]»£A]V stock:®. 1525 Dwarf Early Flowering. Sixteen varieties 1.25 I525i Dwarf Early-flowered Ten-weeks Stocks. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 1526 Large-flowered Improved Dwarf Ten-weeks Stocks. Six splendid virieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 1527 New Large-flowered Pyramidal Ten-weeks Stocks. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 1.00 I527i New Large-flowered Pyramidal. Eight varieties 75 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 9 1 NO. PRICE 1528 Dwarf Pyramidal Ten-weeks Stocks. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beau- tiful colors ^i.oo 1529 Miniature, or Lilliputian Ten-weeks Stocks. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 7S 1530 Dwarf Bouquet Ten-weeks Stocks. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors _ 75 153 I Giant, or Tree Ten-weeks Stocks. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 1532 New Early Autumn-flowering Stocks. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 1533 Giant Cape Stocks. Five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . . .50 1534 Brompton Stocks. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . . i.oo 1535 New Early Large-flowered Brompton Stocks. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 1536 Emperor, or Perpetual Stocks. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors I.oo 1537 Semperflorens, or Perpetual. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors, i.oo 1533 New Hybrid. Hybrid between the Wall-flower and the rough leaves. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 1539 New Robust. A beautifiil acquisition. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 1.50 1540 Double Dwarf Rocket Larkspur. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 1541 Double Tall Rocket Larkspur. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors, .50 1542 Double Branching Larkspur. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . .50 1543 Double Hyacinth-flowered Larkspur. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 VARIOUS COLLECTIOjVS. 1545 Antirrhinum Majus (Snapdragon). Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors ............... I.oo 1546 Antirrhinum Majus Nanum. Five splendid varieties ; dwarf ; the most beautiful colors, .75 1547 Acacia Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .... 3.00 1548 Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 1.50 1549 Canna. Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .... 3.00 1550 Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 1.50 1551 Capsicum. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 1552 Convolvulus Major. Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . . .50 1553 Coxcomb Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 15535 Everlasting Flower. Twenty-four varieties 1.50 1554 Everlasting Flowers. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . i.oo 1555 Gladiolus. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 1556 Gourds. Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .... 1.50 1557 Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 1558 Heliclirysum. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 1559 Hok'yhock. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .... 1.50 15595 Hollyhock. Eight varieties 75 1560 Heartsease, or Pansies. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . 1.50 156 I Petunia. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 1562 Phlox, Drummondii. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . i.oo 1563 Poppies. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 1564 Portulaca. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiftd colors 50 1565 — Double. Four splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .... i.oo 1586 Salpicjiossis. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .... i.oo 1557 Sweci Peas. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 50 1568 Scabiosa. Eight splendid varieties, of I he most beautiful colors 50 1569 Solanum. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 1.50 1570 Ipomea. Half-hardy and tender. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautifiil colors I.oo 157 I Jacobea. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 50 1572 Dwarf. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .... i.oo 1573 Kennedya. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .... 2.00 1574 Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 1575 Marvel of Peru. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . . .50 1576 Marygold, African and French. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors .50 1577 Ornamental Grasses. Twenty-five splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 1.25 1578 Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 1579 Penstemon. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors 75 1580 Ornamental Fruits. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful sorts . . . 1.25 1581 Tropaeolum Lobbianum. Twelve splendid varieties, of the most beautiful sorts . . 1.50 1582 Wallflower (from pot-plants). Ten splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . 1.50 1583 _ Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors i.oo 1534 Zinnia ^legans. Eight splendid varieties, of the most beautifiil colors 75 1585 Fmest Double. Six splendid varieties, of the most beautiful colors . . . i.oo 92 AMATEUR CULTIVATORS GUIDE NOVELTIES OF 1866-7, AND OTHER CHOICE AND RARE FLOWERS. NO. PRICE 1586 Arbronia Fragrans. This beautiful plant is a native of the Rocky-Mountain country, and can hardly be surpassed for beauty and elegance. It is a hardy perennial, of trailing habit, sending up immense numbers of flowers of a pure white color, in clusters resembling the Snowball. It opens its flowers towards evening, whicl^ pos- sess a delightful fragrance. In bloom from June to September. Seeds per packet $0.25 1587 Abutifon Venosum Striatum. Greenhouse plant ; striped 25 1588 Acacia Balsamea. Yellow; fine 25 1589 Dolibriformis. Yellow 25 1590 Drummondii. New and beautiful 25 1531 ExceJsa. White 25 1592 Florlbundus. Very free flowering 25 1593 Glandulosa. Yellow 25 1594 Longifilora Magnifica. Superb 25 1595 Miesnerli. Yellow; new; very fine 25 1596 Spectabllis. Deep golden yellow ; very showy and beautiful 25 1597 Adonis Vernalis Grandlflora Superba. A beautiful variety, with larger flowers than Adonis Yernalis; bright yellow, with large dark-brown centre. Perennial . .25 AG.. purpurea; its flowers are more erect, of dark purple color, spotted with bright carmme 25 1710 Winterii. Rich amber color; dense tall sjjikes ; hardy biennial. 4 feet . . .10 1711 Egg Plant. Giant White. A new variety. Fruit, three times larger than those of the old white variety. Half-hardy annual, and very ornamental 25 1712 Giant Striped. The fruits of this are equally of extraordinary size, and their variegation very constant. Like the foregoing, it will be more effective when plant- ed as a single specimen than in masses, as it is desirable that the curious fruits of these two varieties are well exposed to view. A highly-ornamental, half-hardy annual 25 1713 Embothrium Coccineum. A magnificent greenhouse climber, with brilliant scarlet flowers; clusters like Bignonia Venusta i.oo 1714 Erianthus Ravennae Violescens. A new and beautiful variety of this perfectly hardy grass, rivalling the Pampas, growing twelve feet high. The violescens is a new and superb variety . 25 1715 Erythraea Ramosissima. Fine rose-flowered Gentianeae, forming dwarf, compact, bushy plants, suitable for edgings and dwarf beds 25 1716 Geranium Scarlet Tom Thumb. A very fine dwarf; habited, compact-growing variety, attaining onljf to the height of six or eight inches, and very desirable and admirable for belts, edgings, and bedding purposes 25 1717 Gilia Achillaefolia fl. rosea. A new rose-colored variety of this well-known annual . .25 1718 Agregata. A hardy biennial of great beauty, growing two to three feet h'f h ; flowers, scarlet, dotted with maroon. Very desirable ; fi-om Utah Territory. Seeds per packet 25 1719 Gloriosa Plantli. Greenhouse plant, with red flowers. 3 feet 25 1720 Gourd Bonnet. 10 feet 10 1721 Miniatum. Small fruit. 10 feet 10 1722 Ostrich Egg. 10 feet 10 1723 Siphon. 10 feet 10 1724 Turban. 10 feet 10 1725 Godetia Reptans. New dwarf carmine rose, with purple spots, very profuse, blooming and pretty . . . _. ._ . . . _ 15 1726 Reptans Alba. A charming variety, of dwarf habit, blooming in profusion ; flowers pure white, with crimson blotch at the base of each petal 15 O ^ ■-I (U- W ^ fa O TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 97 NO. PRICE 1727 Lindleyana Flore Pleno. A startling novelty in this much-admired tribe of annual plants, the first double variety which has been produced. Rich rosy purple . .10 1728 Amaena Alba. White; very fine ; hardyannual. i foot 10 1729 Rosea Alba Tom Thumb. New dwarf rose ; hardy annual. ^ foot . . .10 1730 Grevillea Thelemanni Splendens. A splendid species, with flowers fine blood-red. . .50 1731 Gunneri Scabra. Large, ornamental foliage : greenish-white ; half-hardy perennial. 2 feet 10 1732 Gynerium Argeniium Kermesinum. A new and superb variety of the magnificent Pampas Grass, the tall, silvery flower-spikes tinted with rosy crimson . . . .50 1733 Gypsophilla Saxifraga. A lovely miniature species, with delicate branches, covered with white flowers ; very pretty for edgings and dwarf beds 10 1734 Helipterum Corymbiflorum. A handsome, everlasting flower; from Australia ; with silve'^ leaves, and white, star-like blossoms in corymbs. Hardyannual . . . .50 1735 Hibiscus Cannablnus. A biennial species, growing five feet high, with finely-cut foliage, and an elegant addition to the flower-border ; flowering the first year from seed; white, with purj^le throat . . .50 1736 Macrophyllus A gigantic, shrubby species, with large, cordate, glossy leaves, and light-yellow, fragrant flowers ; elegant for planting out in summer. Five seeds . i.oo 1737 Iberis Linifolia. A fine autumn-flowered annual species, with delicate rose-colored umbels of flowers 25 1738 Imperiaia Sacchariflora. A magnificent, hardy grass, quite recently introduced fi-om Amoor, with graceful curved foliage, forming a fine bush about three feet high, throw- ing out numerous flower-spikes about five feet in height, bearing glittering, silvery plumes of flowers ; extremely pretty. The leaves are lively green, with a broad, silvery line down the middle ; and the habit and bearing of the plant are quite as handsome as Gynerium Argenteum, while it has the superiority of flowering very freely, and standing any degree of frost without the slightest protection . . . .25 1739 Ipomoea Volubilis Madame Anne. A very fine new variety, with variegated flowers, striped red on a white groupd 25 1740 Minima Spectabile. ..^'pretty, hardy, annual species ; with small, heart-shaped leaves and rosy-carmine llowers, remaining the whole day expanded. A lovely, extremely-full-blooming climber 50 1741 Coptica. A beautiful climber ; deep-lanceolated leaves ; flowers, handsome rose with white, standing well in bouquets 50 1742 Iris Kaampferi. A magnificent new species; from Japan; received the Certificate of Merit from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1865 ; hardy perennial. 2 ft. . .25 1743 Gracilis. Light blue ; hardy perennial. 2 feet 10 1744 Pumlla. Very beau"liful ; saved from forty new varieties 50 1745 Lagenaria Sphoerica. New Ornamental Gourd. Flowers large, snowy white, with bright yellow stamens ; fruit, the size of an orange, smooth, of a dark-green color, marbled all over with white. Per packet • --5 1746 Lathyrus Mauritanicus. A new and pretty perennial and climbing species, with crim- son flowers 25 1747 Caeruleus Coccineus. A sweet pea, with a dark-red blotch on each petal . . .25 1748 Linum Macrayi. A plant newly introduced from Chili ; dwarf habit ; with large, orange- colored flowers. P 50 1749 Lilium Colchichum. A very beautiful and attractive Lily; flowers, fine primrose- yellow ; in form, resembling those of the favorite Lilium Longiflorum. 10 seeds . . .50' 1750 Aurantiacum. Fine yellow. 3 feet 10 1751 Eximium. Beautiful white ; large trumpet-shaped flowers. 2 teet . . . .25 1752 Auralum. Golden Striped Lily. This new and magnificent species of Lily, lately introduced from Japan; spoken of by Dr. Lindley as follows: " If ever a flower merited the name of glorious, it is this, which stands far above all other Lilies, whether we regard its size, sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of color. Imagine upon the end of a purple stem, not thicker than a ramrod, and not above two feet high, a saucer-shaped flower, at least ten inches in diameter, composed of six spread- ing, somewhat crisp parts, rolled back at their points, and having an ivory-white skm, thinly strewn with purple points or studs, and oval or roundish, prominent purple stains. To this add, in the middle cf each of the six parts, a broad stripe of light satin-yellow, losing itself gradually in the ivorj' skin. Place the flower in a situation where side-light is cut off, and no direct light can reach it, except from above, when the stripes acquire the appearance of gentle streamlets of Australian gold, and the reader who has not seen it may form some feeble notion of what it is. It should be sown in pots, and placed under a shaded glass in gentle heat, using very light loam, covering one-fourth inch deep ; requires a number of months to vegetate. (See cut.) 50 1753 Lobelia "Snow-flake." This variety is a pure white-flowered form of the well-known Lobelia Ramosa, being similar in its style of growth, and large-sized bloom, forming a very elegant and effective plant for pot-ciJture, and also for groups m the flower- borders 50 1754 Erinus Compacta Alba. Pretty variety ; of compact, low habit of growth ; a pro- fuse and continuous bloomer ; flowers, pure white ; finely adapted for pot-culture, small groups, or edgings .25 1755 Erinus Grandiflora Stellatus. Now; brilliant blue, with white eye; hardy annual. >^ foot 25 1756 Siphilitica. Blue; hardyannual. 2 feet 10 13 NO. PRICE 1757 Lupinus Mutabilis Roseus. A most beautiful variety, of a bright, rosy-carmine color, both buds and flowers ; whereas the old kind is white in bud, changing into lilac red going out of flower. A most beautiful showy variety 25 1758 Hybridus Airoooccineus. The most showy Lupin ever introduced. Large, handsome spikes of bloom ; color, bright crimson scarlet, with white tip . . .25 1759 Cruickshankii Hybrid. One of the finest annual Lupins. Flowers very fragrant, presenting various shades of color on the same spike ; at first of a lovely blue, tingecl with white, and yellow in the centre, afterwards changing to purple ; very ornamen- tal for groups or for cut flowers 25 1760 Cruikshankii Variegated. Hardy annual. 2 feet 05 1761 Pubescens Elegans. Violet rose ; hardy annual. 2 feet 05 1762 Lychnis Haageana, Hybrida Mixed. A beautiful perennial, with large flowers of sparkling color ; the color ranging from the brightest scarlet to blood red, purple, orange, white, or flesh-color 25 1763 Grandiflora Gigantea. New; with flowers of double the size of the beautiful Lychnis Haageana, in all the colors of white, chamois, rose, scarlet, &c. . . .50 1764 Machseranthera Glabra. A neat, hardy perennial, diffusely branched, and covered with Aster-like, violet flowers, with a yellow centre niore than an inch in diameter, and standing out in corymbs. Sown early, it flowers the first year. One and a half to two feet high 25 1765 Mairia Crenata. A herbaceous composite, with large, rose-colored flowers, yellow in the centre ; a native of the Cape of Good Hope. Per packet 50 I7S6 Malva Californica. A beautiful shrubby species, with handsome foliage, and flowers like Malope Grandiflora. Flowers abundantly the first season, in the open ground, and blooms in the greenhouse all winter. A valuable acquisition 25 1767 Lateritia. A trailing perennial, with dark-green leaves, the whole plant covered with rosy Nankin flowers. Half-hardy, blooming abundantly the second year. Ele- gant for rock-work 25 1768 Marigold Dwarf. Dark velvet ; double; fine; rich colored 10 (769 Maurandya Emeryana. Bright pink; half-hardy annual. 10 feet 10 1770 Melothria Pendula. Pretty, hardy climber, with handsome foliage and small fruits; black, on coming to maturity ; fine for trellises ; the fruit makes fine pickles. . . .25 1771 Cucumerina. A species of Cucurbitacea, from China, with smooth foliage and yellow flowers ; fruit very smooth, of the thickness of the finger, and about one and a half inches long ; can be pickled like Gherkins 25 1772 Mimulus, New Double Spotted. This beautiful variety is a fine acquisition for culture in pots, and remarkable for its double flowers, which are brilliant yellow, spotted, striped, and mottled with crimson ; and remain in bloom much longer than the single sorts .50 1773 Pardinus (Tigrinus) Flore Pleno, Superb Double. A new strain, obtained" by the florists of Prussia, having all the variety of colors of the single, and come so true from seed that there is but a small percentage of single flowers. These are quite equal to any of the English varieties, and are now for the Jzrsi thiie offered as the most beautiful yet produced 50 1774 Quinquevulnerus Robustus. A beautiful novelty of very vigorous growth, about a foot high, with large leaves of a brilliant green, blotched with black. The large, handsome flowers are curiously mottled, and marked in all the rich coloring peculiar to this tribe of plants 25 1775 Cupreus Hybridus. Of the great variety of Mimulus, none can surpass this for richness and diversity of color, and free blooming. The plants are dwarf, bushy, and vigorous ; with large, fine-shaped flowers, spotted, stained, marbled, speckled, and blotched in the most striking manner 25 1776 Mirabllis Jalapa Foliis Variegatis Tricolor. Dwarf ; tricolored variety ; very beautiful .25 1777 Mukia Scabrella. Another pretty climber, with lobed, heart-shaped, small leaves, and small scarlet berries 25 1778 Myosotidium Noblle. The rare New-Zealand Forget-me-not, with broad, ovate-cordate, thick, fleshy leaves; subglobose racemes of deep azure ; purple-eyed flowers, measur- ing five inches across. A magnificent acquisition i.oo 1779 Nasturtium, Tom Thumb Rose. An entirely new color in Nasturtiums ; habits similar to scarlet Tom Thumb Nasturtium ; color, the exact counterpart of Trentham Rose Geranium 25 1780 Nemophila Oculata Grandiflora. A seedling from the popular Maculata. The flowf;rs are of the circumference of a crown-piece. Very showy ...... .25 1781 Discoidalis Elegans. Maroon, bordered with white ; half-hardy annual . . .05 1782 Vittata. Chocolate ; broad, white margin ; hardy annual 03 1783 Nierembergia Frutescens. An entirely new species, from the Andes ; introduced by the Botanical Garden of Bordeaux. A hardy, small, shrub-like perennial ; it forms a very graceful, rounded bush, its straight and upright stems branching at the top in every direction, and throwing out a profusion of thread-like, drooping branchlets, covered from May to October with an immense quantity of very pretty white and purple flowers, larger than those of N. Gracilis. It is nearly hardy, and deserves to become a general favorite, both for the open garden in summer, and greenhouse in winter . .50 1784 Nicotiana Macrophylla Var. Gigantea. Purple-Flowered. The most remarkable of all the Nicotianas now cultivated. Its leaves are much larger than those of any other variety ; it grows six to eight feet high ; and the plants are crowned with im- mense bunches or corymbs of large purple flowers. The general habit of the plant, its huge foliage, and stately aspect, give it the advantage over most other ornamental- leaved plants, for lawns or groups in the flower-garden. (See engraving.) . . .25 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 99 NO. PRICE 1785 Nymphia Cserulea. Elegant blue lily; greenhouse plant 25 1786 Nolana Lasciniatus. New; larM blue flowers ; from Chili ; hardy annual, i foot . .05 1787 Onothera Drummondi Nana Alba. Similar in habit and flower to the (£. Drummon- dii Nana, but with beautiful pearly-white blossoms. Exceedingly fine . . • -25 1788 Macrantha. Large yellow flowers; hardy annual. 2 feet 10 1789 Odorata. Sweet-scented, yellow flowers ; hardy annual, i foot 05 1790 Rosea. Small rose-colored flowers ; hardy annual, i foot . _ . . . .05 1791 Onopordum Arabicum. An immense omamental-foliaged biennial, attaining ten feet in height, and thirty feet in circumference at the base. The glaucous cottony leaves are large and spiny, reudering the plant striking and attractive. Of magnificent aspect on the lawn i 00 1792 Orobus Niger. Dark purple ; hardy perennial. 1 foot . . . . . . .10 1793 Verna. A fine early-flowering variety, with rare flowers ; hardy perennial, i ft. .10 1794 Alba. The same, with white flowers ; hardy perennial. 1 foot . . . .lo 1795 Flaccida. With grass-like foliage and lose flowers ; hardy perennial. 5 foot . .10 1796 Papaver Croceum. Beautiful orange ; hardy perennial, i foot 10 1797 Pardanihus Sinensis. With beautiful, spotted, lily-like flowers ; hardy perennial. 2 ft. .10 1798 Passiflora Acerifolia. A new perennial Passion-flower, with beautiful maple leaves, and small bluish-white flowers 25 1799 Palafoxia Hookeriana. This new Texas plant is one of the finest of recent acquisitions. It is much dwarfer and more branching than Palafoxia Texana, and the flowers — which have very much broader florets — are larger, and of a bright rosy-crimson color, with a dark centre. It is an annual, and will flourish finely in light and dry soils, and blooms throughout the summer. Messrs. Hovey & Co. were awarded the Certificate of Merit of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, for the exhibi- tion of superb specimens in 1865 25 1800 Pea, Scarlet Invincible. A beautiful new variety ; flowers intense scarlet, very free . .10 1801 Pennisetum Longistylum. An ornamental grass ; half-hardy annual. 2 feet . . .10 1802 Penststemon Hartvi/egii Coccinea. Scarlet; half-hardy perennial. 3 feet . . .lo 1803 Pubescens. Light purple : hardy perennial, ij^ feet ..... .10 1804 Torreyi. Superb, with long spikes of scarlet flowers ; hardy perennial. 1 5 feet .10 1805 Wrightii. With spikes of flame-colored flowers. 2 feet 10 1806 Grandiflorus. This is the finest of the genus, and is perfectly hardy. It grows two to three feet high, blooms in June and July, and is a decided acquisition to our hardy perennials. It is a native of the Platte Valley, Nebraska. Seeds per packet .25 1807 Cobffii. A new and hardy variety from the Rocky Mountains. Grows two feet high, with flowers of a delicate purple ; throat dotted with maroon. One of the finest of the genus. Seeds per packet 25 1808 Barbatus. A fine variety, with scarlet flowers, blooming in succession all the season. Grows two to three feet high, and is perfectly hardy. Seeds per packet. .25 1809 Petalootemon VIolacum. Grows two to three feet high; flowers in dense spikes of a rich violet-purple color. In bloom most of the season. Native of Iowa and Nebraska. Seeds per packet 25 1810 Candidum. This is precisely like the above, except in color of its flowers, which are pure white. Seeds per packet 25 1811 Penicellaria Spicata. Ornamental grass, from Africa; annual; stems four feet high, with large broad leaves; spikes, or panicles, long, almost cylindrical, large and compact, containing thousands of flowers, which are succeeded by white flowery grains, useful as food for poultry. Beautiful plant for growing in isolated tufts . .25 1812 Peciis Angustifolia. A new dwarf annual, of a dense-leafed habit, forming bushes a loot across, with opposite linear foliage ; remarkable for its strong, citron-like fra- grance. The flowers are nearly half an inch in diameter, of a bright yellow, so abundant as to completely cover the surface of the plant. This fine acquisition re- ceived a certificate from the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society of London .25 1813 Peiunia Mulfiflora. A small-flowered variety; red, with dark centre; flowering most abundantly. Constant from seed, and fine for bedding 25 1815 Picturata. Dwarf; large-flowered, velvety-scarlet crimson, marbled with white ; a beautiful variety . . . ■ .25 1816 Hybrida Coronata. A most magnificent dwarf, compact variety ; with beautiful, regularly-formed flowers of great substance, of a brilliant, velvety purplish crimson, with five broad, pure white stripes 10 1817 Inimitable Marmorata. A beautiful variety ; flowers marbled and blotched. . .50 1818 Phycella Corusca. A magnificent, free-flowering amaryllidaceous plant, with lily-like crimson-scarlet flowers, standing in many-flowered umbels. It may be grown in pots, or planted in the spring in the open ground, like Amaryllis Formosissima. Per packet 1.00 1319 Phlox Orummondii Isabellina. A very fine new variety, producing constant, pale-yel- low flowers, entirely new and distinct in color 25 1820 Phlomis Abasicus. A new and fine hardy herbaceous species, with golden-yellow flowers in spikes, much resembling the Salvia in form 25 1821 Pink, Sarah Howard. A new white monthly Pink, with slender foliage and stems; two feet high ; loaded with flowers the whole autumn. The flowers are medium size, double, pure white, and very beautiful 50 1822 Potentilla Hybrida, Double. These are improved and beautiful varieties of this well- known hardy perennial ; flowers, Ranunculus-formed, and of brilliant and various colors 25 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE NO. PRICE 1823 Polemonium Csruleum. Blue; handsome; hardy perennial, i foot . . . .05 1824 Album. White-flowered; hardy perennial, i foot 05 1825 Portulaca Grandiflora. A magnificent collection, saved by one of the best German growers ; all from the most beautiful double flowers ; in six distinct colors, — alba, alba striata, aurantiaca, splendens, Thellusoni, Thorburni. Each separate . . .25 1826 Mixed. The six varieties mixed 50 1827 Primula Sinensis Flore Pleno. Double Prize Varieties. We have the pleasure of offering to amateurs the choicest varieties of Chinese Primrose, unequalled by any yet produced, comprising a proportion of double flowers. These seeds were re- ceived directly from the celebrated London growers, who received one special and three first-class certificates in 1S66, from the Royal Horticultural Societv. The fol- lowing is a description of these flowers, taken from the Gardener's Chronicle : — " 'Ihis straiia of Primula ' is a remarkable one. The flowers are large, full, and frilled ; and in color, vary from white, through shades of pale flesh-color, to blush of deepest hue ; and from that again to the carmine-rose of Mr. Benary's Carmi- nata ; and on, through the ordinary rose-tint, to a very dark purple rose ; the pale ones especially are also remarkable for a large, yellow, star-like eye. sometimes measuring fully five-eighths of an inch across, the flowers themselves being about two inches. Some others are splashed and flaked with rose, on a white ground ; and both pure white, and fiesh-tinted white, as well as rose, and rosy purple, full, double flowers were amongst those sent for inspection." Our collection comprises five distinct colors, viz., white, deep blush, purple, lilac, striped, and deep carmine rose, and their intermediate shades, beautifully fringed ; large, and producing immense trusses of flowers, thrown well up above the foliage. Another valuable property of them is, that, from each bloom being spe- cially hybridized, a proportion of beautiful double flowers may be expected. Sealed packets . i.oo 1828 Chinensis Fimibriafa Punctata. Splendid variety; with large bouquets of flowers, finely fringed ; brilliant crimson, spotted with white 50 1829 Polyantha. I'he tall English Oxlip, in various colors ; very pretty and interesting ; spring-flowering; hardy perennial 10 1830 Ranunculus Asiaticus Superbissimus. It is with great pleasure that we bring before our amateurs and lovers of beautifid plants this rare class of garden Ranunculus as one of the greatest acquisitions ; supplying the place of the Persian tuberous sorts, — so elegant, but so difficult to grow. This is grown as a biennial, flowering freely the second year ; producing unusually large double varieties, of an unsurpassed bril- liancy of colors, of all shades, of white, yellow, rose, crimson, blood-red, scarlet, purple, &c. The plants are very vigorous in growth, and very profuse bloomers, and have claimed universal admiration. Good seeds are now offered, which will produce but a small percentage of single flowers 25 1832 Reseda Crystallina. A very interesting species ; similar in habit to Reseda Odorata (Mignonette), but with larger capsules, or seed-pods, which are covered with trans- parent granulations or crystals, in the manner of the Ice-plant 10 1833 Rumex Vesicarius Hoseus. An ornamental, annual species; with triangular leaves and curious fruits, borne on long panicles ; also pretty, grown in pots . . . .25 1834 Rhyncocarpa Dissecta. A fine, hardy climber ; with handsomely tlivided foliage, and bearing small, conical, brilliant, orange-colored fruits 25 1835 Welwitschi. One of the Gourd family; very ornamental, with thick, five-lobed foliage, and acorn-like scarlet fruit. Ten seeds i.oo 1836 Sanvrtalia Procumbens Fl. HI. New Double Sanvitalia. A novelty of last year, which has proved to be one of the most beautiful acquisitions. We cultivated it extensively last year, and the dense masses of perfectly double flowers, like Pompon Chrysanthemums attracted unusual attention. It is without doubt the only dwarf, compact plant of a yellow color, suited to beds and masses of low growth. The seeds are saved from the finest flowers, and will give from 80 to 90 per cent of double blossoms. (See engraving.) . . 25 1837 Salvia Splendens Compacta. Dwarf flowered Splendid Salvia. A new French variety, distinguished from the old Splendens by its more tufted and compact habit, its dwarfer growth, and by the spikes of flowers, which are more numerous, bloom earlier, and more dense on the stems. Its brilliant color and abundance of flowers render it one of the most attractive and effective plants for the summer garden . .25 1838 Graciliflora. Annual, one foot in height, habit of S. Roemeriana; flowers fine violet red, and very abundant and showy 25 1839 Sibthorpi. Hardy perennial, with fine large leaves, and long spikes of lilac-blue flowers. Very ornamental 50 1840 Splendens Compacta. A new, dwarf, compact-grow'ng variety, of the old beauti- fiil species 50 1841 Graciliflora. Anewspecies, with long flowers of a rosy-lilac color. Very delicate. .25 1842 Chionantha. A hardy perennial, with large white flowers on pyramidal spikes, about two feet in height 25 1843 Salpiglossis Hybrlda Grandiflora. {VilTnorin.) These fine annuals have been greatly improved by careful selection and cultivation, and their flowers are unparalleled for size, shape, and color 25 1844 Saxifraga Cymballaria. A miniature perennial species, with handsomely crenated, roundish, glossy leaves, above which rise the pretty light-yellow flowers in great profusion; extremely pretty 50 1845 Hypnoides. Grows in moss-like tufts ; hardy perennial. J foot 10 J TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. NO. PRICE 1846 Saxifraga Umbrosa (London Pride). Pink; beautiful; hardy perennial, i foot . .10 1847 Rotundifolia. White; hardy perennial, i foot 10 1848 Scabiosa Nana Fl. PI. Varieties {Benary). New, double, dwarf Scabious. This beautiful novelty will be found a valuable improvement of the well-known Dwarf Scabious. The flowers, w-hich have all the beautiful varieties of colors of this tribe, are perfectly double, and form round, globular heads ; the petals are shorter, so that the stamens become almost invisible, making the flower resemble a double Pompon Chrysanthemum. It is of a dwarfer and more compact habit than the old varieties, and will prove a most valuable acquisition . . . . . . • .25 1849 Schizanthus Oculatus Atropurpureus. A seedhng of the S. Granditiorus Oculatus, with large handsome blooms of a rich crimson purple, with black eye . . . .25 1850 Granditiorus Albus. A very shovi^ and beautiful variety, with large, pure-white flowers, with sulphur eye 25 1851 Retusus Nana. A most desirable variety of this ornamental greenhouse or half- hardy annual, forming a compact well-branched plant, with a profusiou of rich red blossoms. A very effective plant for pot-culiure and conservatory decoration . . .25 1852 Schizostylis Coccinea. A new African plant, which appears to be a rival to the (gladio- lus, resembling it, not only in general habit, but in the brilliancy of its long spikes of broad open flowers, varying from deep rosy crimson to vivid scarlet, and measur- ing two inches across. It appears quite hardy, and blooms in the autumn, remaining long in flower. It is easily cultivated, and will be very valuable for the open garden or for greenhouse decoration. Tlie flowers are striking and brilliant . . . .50 1853 Sedum Denticulata. Rose; fine ; hardy perennial. ^ foot 10 1854 Silene Alpestris. White ; hardy perennial. 3 foot 05 1855 Pendula Ruberrima. A vei"y remarkable variety, worthy of general cultivation, as vigorous and free-flowering as Silene Pendula ; but its flowers are of a deeper crimson tinge, and its stems, leaves, and petals of a brownish-purple color, which extends also to the calix, and imparts to the whole plant a very pecuhar and striking aspect 25 1856 Saxifraga. Charming little miniature species, very fine for borders or rock-works. Its foliage, of a shining green, resembles a fine, short grass, and is dotted with numer- ous pretty, white flowers ; grows two to four inches in height ..... .25 1857 Solanum Fontanesianum. An annual species, with large canaiy-yellow flowers, deeply- cut foliage, and spinous fruits of the size of a walnut 25 1858 Reclinatum. Similar to Lasciniatum, with large azure-blue flowers . . . .25 1859 Sonchus Macranthus. A splendid foliaged plant, with leaves above eighteen inches in length, throwing out its flower-spikes more than six feet in height, set with double flowers two inches in diameter. Highly valuable and ornamental 50 1860 Pinntus. A beautiful foliaged plant, with thin glossy leaves very finely cut . .05 I86O2 Silybum Eburneum. A fine variety of the Thistle; native of Algeria ; leaves broad, dark, green, and glossy, beautifully spotted with white ; ver>' showy for groups or scattered on grass-plats ; biennial, flowering second year, from seeds . . . -25 1861 Stock Large-flowered Canary. Yellow; splendid new variety ; hardy annual i ft. . .25 1862 Aurora-Colored. Yellow, tinted with rose ; hardy annual, i ft. . .10 1863 New Rose-flowered Autumnal. Rose-shaped, double flowers; fine for pot- culture. I foot , 25 1864 Ten Week, New, Tall, Larqe-Flowerinq, Giant German Bomb. This, is without doubt, the most perfect stock ever produced, and, well-grown, forms a compact and giant plant. Its immense truss, and long duration of flowering, make it a most useful variety, either for the garden or bouquet 50 1865 Statice Thouinii. A splendid novelty of 1867 ; of dwarf, bushy habit, with spreading heads of flowers, the corollas of which are white, with porcelain-blue calyces: very fine for bedding. Per packet 25 1866 Stipa Elegsntissima. An extremely elegant grass from Australia, one and a half feet high ; with silvery, feathered flower-stalks ; beautiful for bouquets. Perennial ; flowering the first year from seed • .50 1867 Trache ium Casruleum Carmine A beautiful ipink variety of this old but greatly ad- mired plant ; of a dwarfer and more compact growth . . . . . • -25 1868 Tropaeoleum, King Theodore. A new variety, selected from King of Tom Thumb, having the same bluish-green foliage, and novel blossoms of an intense black ; forms a fine contrast with the scarlet 25 1869 Lobbj Crown Prince of Prussia. A splendid acquisition of strong habit ; flowers, brilliant scarlet ; said to surpass all others 50 1370 Lilli Schmidt Crimson. A bright crimson variety of the Lilli Schmidt . . .25 1371 K'fig of Tom Thumbs. Magnificent. The lustrous, blue-green foliage, con- trasting vividly with the intense scarlet of the blossoms, produces an unequalled blaze of brilliance, and the plant must become a universal favorite 25 1872 Tritomn Uvaria Grandiflora. One of the finest summer and late-autumn flowering herbaceous plants known, forming magnificent groups in flower-gardens, borders, &c., and admirably adapted for single specimens. The very brilliant orange-red and flame-colored, sceptre-like flower-heads, three to four feet high, elevated above the foliage, are unequalled for eifect in masses or for border decorations. The plants should be lifted, and placed in a frame or cellar during winter. Per packet . • -50 1873 Tricyrtis Hirtus Niqra. A new and distinct Japan plant; growing about three feet high ; foliage, resembling Lilium Laacifolium ; flowers, nearly black, and lily- shaped ; new, curious, and beautifiil 50 AMATEUR CULTIVATORS GUIDE NO. PRICE 1874 Verbena Montana. This is another gem, truly : it has the habit of the common Ver- bena, but is perfectly hardy, and blooms more profusely. The plant literally covers itself with its bright, rose-colored flowers, from early in May until winter sets in. A native of the gold regions of Colorado Territory. Seeds per packet . . . .23 '875 Veronica Heri'oliata. A fine greenhouse plant, two feet high, with glaucous-green leaves and purple blossoms ; free blooming .50 i876 Viscaria Cardinalis. A seedling Viscaria, of an exceedingly brilliant and showy char- acter ; color brilliant magenta (a new color in Viscarias) ; the foliage, a bright lively green, contrasts effectively with the very brilliant bloom, of which there is a pro- fusion. In its way, this Viscaria is quite as important an introduction as was the Linum. to which it is a suitable companion 25 1377 Purpurea. Purple; new; fine; hardy annual, i foot la 1373 Splendens. Rosy red ; beautiful ; hardy annual, i foot 10 1879 Violet. The Czar. A new, very large, and beautiful variety of the Violet. The leaves are large ; and the flowers, which are of the deepest blue violet, are borne on very long foot-stalks (five to six inches in length), and are nearly twice as large and much sweeter than the old Russian Violet. It is so hardy that it commences blooming in September, and continues flowering until May, even during the frost and under the snow. "The Gardener's Chronicle" says that, "in point of size and vigor, it eclipses all that have preceded it." Mr. Graham, the originator of the variety, writes us that " it is in great demand among the flower-dealers in Covent-Garden Market, and that he has made heaps of money with it." It has been awarded numerous first-class certificates. Our plants have been in flower since last September, and the few seeds we now offer were raised from the 01 iginal plants obtained of Mr. Graham. .50 1380 Viola Cornuta. One of the finest of all known Violets for summer and autumn deco- ration. A neat, compact, perennial, herbaceous plant. Six to nine inches high, with small heart-shaped leaves ; and yielding a succession of conspicuous, delicate, light- mauve-blue flowers as large as the leaves, in succession, from April to October. A beautiful plant for clumps or edgings, forming a rich, compact mass of green foliage, set off by the profusion of deep purple, mauve-color, and violet blossoms. The seed vegetates best if sown early in a cold frame, and the yomig plants removed to the border where they are to bloom 50 1881 Wallf-lower, Brown's Early. This variety is commendable, and deserves to be preferred to the old variety, its spikes of flowers being longer and thicker, the flowers larger, more numerous, and blooming more regularly ; at the same time, very good either for cut flowers or for bedding out 25 1882 Waitzia Corymbosa. Another very fine annual species of Everlasting ; of bushy, com- pact habit, growing about one foot high, and as much in diameter, each branch terminating in clusters of elegant flowers of a deep amaranth color, with small yellow disk ; succeeds well in liglit soil in the open ground, blooming from August to October. Also fine for pot-culture 25 1883 Acuminata Citrina. A fine Australian Everlasting, of bushy, compact growth, twelve inches high, with narrow foliage, bearing numerous tenuinal corymbs of flow- ers, each flower an inch across, and in all the various shades of yellow . . . .25 1834 Albo Purpurea. A variety of the former, with amaranth-colored flowers, in the various shades from crimson to purplish-red, with a yellow disk. Both are suited to pot-culture, and, if planted in the open ground, require a light sandy soil . .50 1835 — — Corymbosa Sulphurea. A beautiful yellow variety of the amaranth-colored species sent out last year, but much more showy . . . . . . • .25 1886 — — Grandiflora. Resembling the W. Aurea, but more robust in habit, and with larger flowers. A very fine Everlasting, which received a first-class certificate from ihe Royal Horticultural Society of London 50 1337 VVhItlavia Gloxinoides An elegant novelty of the same habit as W. Grandiflora, and produces a multitude of Gloxinia-like flowers ; the tube of the corolla being pure white, and the limb of upper portion a delicate light blue 25 1388 Wigandia Vigierl. A splendid acquisition, obtained from seed, by far surpassing W. Caracasana in beauty. Leaves much larger, of a lovely green, glaucous underneath. Seeds of easy growth . .50 1839 Xeranthemum Annuum, Caryophylloides. Double Striped. (Benary) A really striking variety of this well-known Everlasting ; the densely double flowers are white and pink-like, striped and sprinkled rose, red, crimson, and purple. This new variety will prove an invaluable acquisition for dried bouquets, as the colors remain unaltered. It is strongly recommended for bedding and grouping, as it is very double, and just as profuse blooming as the other varieties of this Everlasting; of a regular, compact habit, and quite constant in character 50 1890 Zea. The new striped Japanese Maize. One of the most valuable acquisitions. Among ornamental-foliaged plants of rapid growth and immediate effect, the new Striped Japanese Maize holds the most conspicuous place. It is a native of Japan. It appears to be a variety of Maize, but differs in many respects from our common Indian Corn. It grows from five to six feet high, and has alternate foliage : the foliage is about four feet long, and two to three inches wide. The variegation does not show itself until the fourth or fifth leaf: it then begins to show its true character of great white stripes, and in a short time the long wavy and gracefully recurved leaves become evenly and perfectly striped or ribboned with alternate colors of clear white and the brightest green, occasionally showing faint tinges of rose-color at the edges. In general appearance, it approaches the beautiful Arundo Donax Variegata. For groups on the lawn, or for a back row in the flower-border, nothing can be more imposing, effective, and grand. 25 THE AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. In again presenting our Catalogue of Vegetable Seeds, we embrace the opportunity to add that our stock, as heretofore, has been selected with a view to secure only the freshest and most reliable seeds. Most of the staple seeds are raised expressly for us by experienced growers ; and such as are imported are purchased from the most reliable seedsmen in Europe, with whom we have long dealt, and from whom we have received only such as we could with perfect confidence recom- mend. It is our invariable rule to test all our seeds ourselves, and never to send out any thing but what we are certain will vegetate freely, and prove true to name. Nothing causes greater disap- pointment than poor seeds ; for not only is the season lost if they fail to grow, but an inferior crop will not pay for the trouble of planting. American-grown seeds always have our preference ; but some kinds it is impossible to obtain in sufficient quantity to fill our orders, and those are obtained only from reliable dealers abroad. Our prices are affixed by the ounce, quart, and packet ; but no quantity is sold less than the ounce or quart at these prices : when less is ordered, they will be supplied in packets at that rate. All the kinds can be supplied by the pound or bushel at the lowest market rate for prime seeds. Prices of seeds vary, to some extent, from the time of harvesting to the time of planting, and we do not feel bound by these prices unless orders are sent in early. We can only advise our cus- tomers to give their orders in good season to secure the most favorable terms. A-Tticliolce (CvNARA Scolymus). German, A rtisdwke. — French, A rtichaut. — Spanish, A Icacho/a. The Artichoke is a native of the south of Europe, and is principally cultivated in the gardens of the French, by whom it is considered more as a luxury than as a profitable esculent. There are two varie- ties, the Globe and the Green. The former is so called fi'om its globular head, of a dull purplish tint. The scales are turned in at the top more than the other varieties, and it is preferred ; as the scales or edible parts are thicker, and possess more flavor. The Green is more hardy and prolific, the scales are more open, and the plant better adapted for culture in cold climates, than the foi'mer. The heads, in their immature state, and before their blue thistle-like flowers open, are cut, and boiled in salt and water. The edible part is merely^ the fleshy substance on the bottom of the scales, which, to make palatable, has to be dipped in a nicely prepared sauce of butter and spices. They are fre- quently eaten as salad in a raw state. Culture. — The Artichoke maybe grown from seed or offset suckers, separated early in spring. The best way to obtain a supply from seed is to sow the seeds in April in a bed of good rich earth, or it may be planted in drills one inch deep and about twelve inches apart. It should be transplanted the following spring to a permanent place. Either in beds or drills, plants should stand two feet apart each way, requiring a deep, rich, moist loam ; also should be protected with leaves or straw during winter. per oz. Large Globe. A very large sort, much esteemed, and most generally cultivated. Heads or buds very large, nearly round, and with a dusky-purplish tint. Per pkt., lo . 50 Green, or Common. Heads large, of a conical or oval form; scales deep green, thick, and fleshy ; pointed at the tips, and turned outwards. Per pkt., 10 ... 50 per lb. Jerusalem. Produces tubers resembling potato. Cultivated by planting tubers as early as the ground will admit ic A.spa,ra;gus (Asparagus Officinalis). German, Spargel. — French, Asperge. — Spanish, Esparrago. This universal vegetable is supposed to be a native of Great Britain, where it is found on the banks of sandy soil contiguous to the sea, growing luxuriantly under the salt breezes. There are, it is said, several varieties of Asparagus ; but the difference mamly arises from the nature of the soil. Culture. — Sow the seed early in spring one inch deep, and three or four inches apart, in rows one foot apart. When two years old, they may be transplanted into permanent beds, the plants placed a foot apart in each direction, and at least four inches beneath the surface. 103 I04 AMATEUR CULTIVATORS GUIDE To make it "Giant," be particular to select for the bed warm rich soil. Trench it at least eighteen inches deep, working in six inches or more depth of well-rotted manure. Every fall c« ver the bed with manure, and in spring dig it in lightly, care being taken not to disturb the roots. Fine Asparagus beds may be formed bj[ sowing the seed where it is to remain. With this end in view, sow the seed in beds prepared as directed above. Sow the seed in rows lengthwise, twelve inches apart. When a year old, thin out the plants to one foot apart. per oz. Giant Purple Top. Sprout white; top, as it breaks ground, purple; grows to a good size ; excellent. Per pkt., 5 . 10 Green Top. When grown under same treatment as Giant Purple Top, it is generally smaller or more slender. Per pkt., 5 10 X^ngllsli Bean. (Faba Vulgaris). German, Gartenbohne. — French, Feve de Marais. — Spanish, Haba. The following varieties are much grown in England, but find little favor in this country. Culture. — Sow as early as the ground will admit, in rows two feet apart, and three inches apart in the rows. They will come sooner into bearing if the tops of the plants are pinched off as soon as they are in full bloom. Succeed best in a deep, strong, loamy soil. By Mail, 8 cents a pint extra. per qt. Early Mazagan. This variety, though originally from Mazagan, on the coast of Africa, is one of the hardiest sort now in cultivation. Stems from two to three feet high ; rather slender 35 Long Podded. This variety grows from three to four feet high ; remarkably productive, and a few days later than the Mazagan 35 Broad Windsor. This familiar sort is much esteemed and extensively cultivated, remaining fit for use longer than any other variety. A sure bearer 40 IBeans, I>warf oi* IDush (Phaseolus Vulgaris). German, Bohne. — French, Haricot. — Spanish, Frijolenano. The plants of this class vary from a foot to two feet in height. They require no stake or pole for their support. Culture. — Drop the beans two or three inches apart, in rows two and a half feet apart ; plant in light rich soil ; hoe often, never when the vines are wet, or they will rust. All varieties of beans are very sensitive to frost and cold, and should not be planted before the middle of spring. As they require but about six weeks to make green pods, they can all be sown as late as July. By Mail, 8 cents a pint extra. per qt. Early Yellow Six Weeks. Excellent for string or shell ; one of the earliest . . .40 Early Turtle Soup. Much esteemed, when dry, for cooking 30 Early Valentine. Long tender pod ; an excellent string-beau 40 Early Mohawk. Early, productive, and very hardy 40 Early China. Redeye; one of the most productive 40 Early Half-moon. Large and productive 40 Early Marrowfat. White; an e.\cellent shell-bean ; valuable, when dry, for baking . . 30 Red Bush Cranberry. One of the best string-be.ins 50 Refugee, or Thousand to One. A favorite string with many ; very productive . . 40 White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf. Late and productive 30 Dwarf Horticultural, or Zebra. Excellent, green or dry 40 Beans, Pole, or Hunnin^ (Phaseolus Vulgaris). German, Stanger Bohne. — French, Haricots a rames. — Spanish, Judias. As a class, these are less hardy than the dwarfs, and are not usually planted so early in the sea- son. The common practice is to plant in hills three feet or three and a half apart, with a stake or pole to run upon. By Mail, 8 cents a pint extra. per qt. London Horticultural, or Speckled Cranberry. Sometimes called Wren's Egg; an excellent variety ; may be used as a snap, or, when more advanced, shelled, as the Lima ; very productive 50 Red Cranberry. This is one of the oldest and most familiar of garden beans ; excellent as a string or snap bean 50 White Cranberry. Similar to the preceding, but not as prolific . . . . . -50 White Case Knife is the most prolific of the running varieties. As a shelled bean, it is of excellent quality in its green state, and, when ripe, farinaceous and well -flavored in whatever form prepared 50 Indian Chief, or Wax. One of the best varieties for general cultivation, either for snaps 01 shelled ; remarkable for its fine, tender, succulent, and richly colored pods, which are produced in great abundance, continuing a long time fit for use . . -75 Beans, FloTreringr-Bunners (Phaseolus Multiflorus). German, Grosse Bunte Bohne. — French, Haricot d'Espagne. — Spanish, yudia Va.Hago d'Espatia. per qt. Scarlet-Runner. A very prolific variety; fine for covering arbors, trained over pales, up the walls of cottages, which they enliven by the brightness of their blossoms, at the sani« time yielding a supply of wholesome and nutritious food . . . .50 -MAKBLKHKAD MAMMOTH DRUMHEAD CABBAGE. See page 131. --^^ CAIUJAGE. EARLY .SCHWKINFUUJ'H. See page 130. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. I05 per qt. White-Runners. A variety of the Scarlet-Runner. The plants are less vigorous, and the flower and seeds pure wliite. As a shell-bean, either green or ripe, they are consid- ered superior to the scarlet, and often seen in our markets under the name of Lima, from which they may be distinguished by their greater thickness, and more rounded form ..... 50 Painted Lady. A sub-variety of the Scarlet-Runner, with variegated flowers; the upper petals being scarlet, the lower white . . 60 Beans, I^ima. (Phaseolus Lunatus). German, Bohne von Lima. — French, Haricot de Lima. — Spanish, Haba Vastago de Lima. per (jt. Large Lima. This is one of the latest, as well as the most tender, of all garden beans. Little will be gained by very early planting, as the seeds are not only liable to decay before vegetating, but the plants suffer greatly from cold, damp weather; the best time being from the first to the middle of May. In planting, be sure to place the eye downwards, or otherwise it might not come up . . . . . . -75 Small Lima, Carolina, Sewee, Sieva, or Saba. This is one of the most productive of all varieties. The beans, in their green or ripe state, are similar to the Lima, and are nearly as delicate and rich flavored. It is from two to three weeks earlier than the large Limas 75 Beet (Beta Vulgaris). German, Rtinkle Rube. — French, Beiterave. — Spanish, Bettarag-a. Culture. — Beets are always raised from seeds. For early use, sowings are sometimes made in November ; but the general practice is to sow the seed in April, as soon as the frost is out of the ground, or as soon as tlie soil can be worked. For use in autumn, the seed should be sown about the middle or twentieth of May ; and for the winter-supply, from the first to the middle of June. Lay out the ground in beds five or six feet in width, and of a length proportionate to the supply required ; spade or fork the soil deeply and thoroughly over ; rake the surface smooth and even ; and draw the drills across the beds fourteen inches apart, and about an inch and a half in depth. Sow the seeds thickly enough to secure a plant for every two or three inches, and cover to the depth of the drills. Should the weaiher be warm and wet, the young plants will appear in eight or ten days. When they are two inches in height, they should be thinned to five > r six inches apart. The surplus plants will be found an excellent substitute for Spinach, if cooked and served in a like manner. The after-culture consists simply in keeping the plants free from weeds, and the earth in the spaces between the rows loose and open by frequent hoeing. per oz. Early Flat Bassano. An Italian variety ; generally considered the earliest of garden beets, being from seven to ten days earlier than the Early Turnip Blood. Flesh white, circled or zoned with bright pink ; .very tender and juicy ; not suited for winter use unless sown quite late. Per pkt., 5 20 Early Turnip Blood. One of the best varieties for general use. Flesh deep blood-red, sometimes circled and rayed with paler red ; remarkably sweet and tender. Per pkt., S • • • • .... IS Early Yellow Turnip, or Orange. A sub-variety of the Blood Turnip, differing princi- pally in color.and to some extent in form, which is less compress. Flesh yellow, comparatively close grained, sweet and tender. Per pkt., 5 . . . • 'S Long Blood Red. One of the most popular t)f winter beets. The seed should not be sown before the middle of June, as the roots, when large, are frequently tough and fibrous. Per pkt., 5 . . . . 15 Long Smooth Dirk Blood. This is an improved variety of the common Long Blood. Flesh dark blood-red, sweet, tender, and fine grained, with but few side roots ; fine winter beet if sown late. Per pkt, 5 15 Henderson's Pineapple. Short top, medium size. Flesh very deep blood-red, fine grained, sweet, tender, and of excellent quality. Per pkt , 10 . . . .30 Carter's St. Osyth. Medium sized, good shape, short top, rich deep blood-red color ; fine flavor. Per pkt., 10 30 White Sugar. A large variety, grown extensively for feeding stock, although the young roots are tender, sweet, and well flavored. Per pkt., 5 lo Nutting's New Dwarf Red. A new English variety, said to be one of the best. Per pkt., 10. Long Red Mangel Wurzel. A large variety, grown principally for feeding stock. When young, is sometimes used for the table. Flesh white, zoned and clouded with different shades of red ; is hardy, and keeps well. Per pkt., 5 . . . .10 Yellow Globe. A large, round, orange-colored variety ; excellent quality, which keeps better than the Long Red, and produces better crops on shallow ground. Per pkt., 5 . 10 Swiss Chard, or Silver. This variety of beet, sometimes called Sea-Kale Beet, is culti- vated for its leaf-stalks, which are served up much like Asparagus, and for its leaves cooked as Spinach. If cut often, new and more tender stalks will be repro- duced. Per pkt., s 15 New Perpetupl Spinach. Leaves large, of good color; flavor superior to Spinach, for which it is used as a substitute. In use the whole season. Per pkt., 10. , . 25 Borecole, or Kale (Brassica Oleracea Acephala). German, Blatter Kohl. — French, Chou vert. — Spanish, Breton. Borecole, German Greens, or Scotch Kale, is a very delicate vegetable. It is essential to its per- 14 io6 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE fection that it be acted upon by the frost before it is cut for the kitchen. The part used are the tops or crown of the plant, with any of the side sprouts. It boils well, and is tender and sweet. Culture. — The seeds are sown at the time of sowing the seeds of the Cabbage or Cauliflower, and in the same manner : early plants may be started in a hotbed, or the seed may be sown in the open ground in May. In transplanting, treat the plants same as young cabbages, setting them more or less remote, according to the size or habit of the variety ; requires a light rich soil. per oz. Green Curled Scotch. This is one of the most popular varieties. It is very hardy, and is much improved by frost. Per pkt., lo i3 Dwarf Curled Krle, or German Greens. This is a very hardy and comparatively low-growing variety ; the leaves are finely curled. A fine variety for winter and spring use when planted in a light cellar, or other protection from the severity of the weather. In the Southern and Middle States, it stands well in the open beds. Per pkt., lo ,5 Tall Green Curled. A fine hardy and productive variety ; height two and a half feet. Per pkt., 10 20 Cottager's Kale. A new English variety. It is exceedingly hardy, of excellent flavor, and very productive. It should be planted in March, in a frame, and transplanted early about three feet apart ; requires a light rich soil. Per pkt., 10 . . .35 Carter's Improved Garnishing. This will produce more than twenty varieties, some of which are worthy of a place in a greenhouse, being quite equal in color to the new Coleus. The colors vary fi'om rich crimson to white laced and fringed Per pkt., 10 75 Ragged Jack. A very fine English variety. Per pkt., to . . . ... 20 Sfussels Sprouts (Brassica Oleracea Var). German, Kopf, Kohl, Gruner. — French, Choit de Bruxelles. Coltivated for the small heads, which are produced in great numbers on the main stem of the plant, and are in perfectiot in the autumn. They are very tender, and of fine flavor after early frosts. Sow in seed-beds in May ; transplant and cultivate as directed for Cabbage. per oz. 35 35 Roseberry. A new and superior English variety ; one of the best. Per pkt.. 10 . Own Saving. A new English variety ; very fine. Per pkt., 10 The Albert Sprout. This is a hybrid between the Drumhead Savoy Cabbage and the Brussels Sprouts. It comes in after the other varieties of the Sprout. The flavor, after cooking, is all that could be desired, — mild, mellow, and very fine. Per pkt., 20 , so New Feather-Stem Savoy. A true hybrid, possessing the growth and habit of Brussels Sprouts. A delicate and delicious vegetable, requinng same treatment as Brus- sels Sprouts. Per pkt., 10 35 Broccoli (Brassica Oleracea Botrvtis) German, Brocoli, Spargel-kokl. — French, Chou Brocoli. — Spanish, Broculi. In its structure and general habit, the Broccoli resembles the Cauliflower. It is very hardy, and surer to head, but inferior in flavor. Culture. — The seeds should be sown in hotbeds in April, or in open ground in May, in a very dee[) rich soil, on an open exposure, where tlie plants grow much stronger than near trees 01 fences. Sow die seeds tolerably thick on the surface. If dry, tramp them down, and rake in lightly. If droii2;ht continues, give the beds a few waterings till the plants appear, which will be in two or three we-'ks. Transplant in June or July, when the weather is moist, in rows two feet apart, and twenty inches in the row. Their further culture is to keep them clear of weeds by hoeing and stirring the ground. When they have advanced in growth, draw some earth to their stems, which greatly promotes their luxuriance. per oz Early Purple Cape. This has a close compact head of a purple color, and, in favorable seasons, comes as large as a Cauliflower. Hardy, and of excellent flavor. Per pkt., 10 ... 5o White Cape. Later than the preceding, and should be planted here, at the North, early in April. The heads, when perfected, are large and white and compact, resembling the Cauliflower. Per pkt., 10 75 Chappell's Larne Cream-Colored. A very large and fine son; flower cream-yellow; very early. Per pkt., lo 60 Snow's Superb White Winter. This is a dwarf variety. The leaves are broad, with short stems ; the heads are large, white, very compact ; considered by many equal to the Cauliflower. Per pkt., 25 . . . 330 Walcheren. Comparatively new, and so closely resembling a Cauliflower as to be scarcely distinguishable from it. The leaves, however, are more curbed, and it is hardier. Per pkt., 10 . 75 Grange's Autumn. A fine fall variety ; close compact head ; one of the best. Per pkt., 10, 75 Adam's Early White. A fine variety ; strong and robust grower, with a compressed head, so as to render it invisible when ready for cutting : and this protects it from rain, and effect of frost ; heads large and pure white. Per pkt., 10 . . . . 6e Carter's Champion. Dwarf, compact-growing, large-headed; the best late variety in cul- tivation. Per pkt., 25. Elletson Emperor. A new and fine English variety. Per pkt., 10 60 Cabljage (Brassica Oleracea Capitata). German, Kopfkohl. — French, Chou Pomnte. — Spanish, ReJ>ollo. One of the most popular vegetables grown. Culture. — The Cabbage can be cultivated by the most simple and easy means. It grows in most soils, and produces its beneficial heads nine months in the year. The ground must be rich, or made so by a good coat of manure, as they have strong tapering roots. Digging or ploughing deep is very essential. To produce a constant succession of the Cabbage, it is necessary to plant at a numljer of times ; also different varieties. For early use, sow in hotbeds in February or March ; and for winter, the seeds may be sown in the open ground in May or June. When five or six inches high, transplant to from twelve to thirty inches apart. 'I'he plants should not be allowed to stand too thickly together, as this causes them to grow weak and feeble. Wintering Cabbages. — If you have not a dry, airy, vegetable cellar nor open shed to spare for burying them, take a sheltered part of the garden, and bury the roots, stalks, and part of the head, in the earth ; over which, in severe weather, place a good sprinkling of straw and a few boards. In southern latitudes, this is unnecessary : there they can withstand the climate. The plants, before heading, are used extensively at the South for greens, under the name of Col- lards. We recommend the Sugar-loaf for this purpose ; but any early cabbage will answer. per oz. Early York. One of the oldest, most familiar, and, as an early market sort, one of the most popular, of all the kinds now cultivated. The head is of rather less than medium size, roundish-ovoid, close, and well-formed, of a deep or ash green color ; tender and well-flavored. Per pkt., 5 _ 25 Early Sugar-loaf. Conical heads, with leaves erect; of a peculiar ashy or bluish-green hue ; spoon-shaped ; a fine varietj; for the Northern States, but in the South it loses its flavor and tenderness ; said to be more affected by the heat than most early varieties. Per pkt., lo 30 Early Wakefield. An English variety, similar in form to the Early York, and nearly as early ; grows to a good size ; a favorite with market-gardeners. Per pkt., 10 . 40 Early Champion. Veryearly; dwarf and compact heads. Per pkt., 10 . . . .30 Early Drumhead, or Batisrsea. This is a round, flat-headed variety, of excellent qual- ity ; one of the latest among the early sorts. Per pkt., 5 25 Early Queen. Very fine ; medium size ; quite early. Per pkt., 5 35 Green Glazed. Heads large, rather loose and open. Its texture is coarse and hard; extensively grown in warm latitudes, where it ajijiears to be less liable to the attacks of the cabbage-kvorm than any other sort. Per pkt., 5 . . . .40 Large York. This is a larger variety than the Early York, which it somewhat resembles. The head is broader, and more firm and solid ; a favorite at the South, as it bears the heat well ; two weeks later than Early York. Per pkt., 5 .... 25 Large Late Drumhead. Heads veiy large ; round, sometimes flattened a little at the top ; close and firm ; very hardy, and keeps well for a winter cabbage. Per pkt., 5 . 40 Large French Oxheart. A French variety, which is taking the place of many others, as it comes in after the Early York. It is tender, forms its heads readily, and well-flavored ; a fine intermediate sort. Per pkt., 10 ...... ,q Little Pixie. A comparatively new variety ; makes a small delicate-flavored head; one of the verj' earliest and best. Per pkt., 10 40 Large Bergen, or Great American. Head remarkably large, round, flattened at the top ; compact ; one of the largest and latest of all the Cabbages, and, when not fully perfected before being harvested, has the reputation, if reset inearth in the cellar, of iieading, and increasing in size, during the winter. It is a popular market sort. Plants should stand three feet apart. Per pkt., 10 40 Stone Mason. This variety was originated by Mr. John Mason, of Marblehead, Mass. It is characterized for its sweetness and for its reliability for forming a solid head. It is also an excellent variety for extreme northern latitudes. Under good cultiva- tion, nearly every plant will set a good head. Par pkt., 10 40 Mason's Drumhead. Large, round, solid heads; a very popular market Cabbage. Per pkt., 10 40 Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead. One of the largest of the Cabbage family ; produced from the Mason or Stone Mason ; in good soil, and with proper culture, will average thirty pounds per head. Per pkt., 25 i.oo Pomeranian. An intermediate variety ; heads are of medium size ; has the form of an elon- gated cone, and is very regular and symmetrical ; quite solid. Per pkt., 10 . .40 Premium Flat Dutch. A low-growing variety ; heads large, bluish-green, round, solid, broad and flat on the top. and often tinted with red and brovni. As a winter vari- ety, it has no superior. Per pkt., 10 50 Red Dutch, or Pickllnp. This sort is used mostly for pickling, and often cut in shreds and served as a salad ; medium size, oblong shape, and very solid ; of a deep-red or purple color. Per pkt., lo 3j Winnigstadt. This is a German variety, somewhat similar to the Oxheart, but more regular; conical ; heads very full and solid. It is an intermediate variety, which comes in after the Early York. All things considered, this is one of the best for general cultivation. Per pkt., 10 40 SAVOY. None of the Cabbages are hardier or more easily cultivated. They should be sown early, and, when the seedlings are five or six inches high, transplanted or thinned out to three feet apart. The Savoys have more of the delicious richness of the Cauliflower than any of the Cabbages. I08 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE per oa Drumhead Savoy. Head large, round, compact, yellowish at the centre, and a little flat- tened ; in the form of the common Drumhead, which it nearly approaches in size ; excellent for winter. Per pkt., lo 50 Green Globe, or Curled Savoy. One of the best and most familiar of the Savoys; medium size ; does not make as firm a head as some, but, being very tender, the inner leaves will be found very good for the table. Per pkt., 10 . . . -25 Russian Savoy. A new and hardy variety of the Savoy, with fine solid heads. Per pkt., 25. Victoria Savoy. A new variety, highly recommended. Per pkt., 10 40 Early Dwarf Dim. Heads small, round, solid; leaves smaft, thick, fleshy, of a fine deep- green color, of first-rate quality ; valuable for small gardens ; should be f laiited early; Per pkt., 10 40 CaullfloAver (Brassica Oleracea Botrvtis). German, Bbimen Kohl. — French, Choiifleur. — Spanish, Colijior. This very delicate vegetable was first introduced into England fi"om the Island of Cypress, and is classed among the most delicious of vegetables. Culture. — The proper seasons for sowing seeds are, for the early spring or summer crop, between the 8th and 20th of September; and for the late autumn crop, about the ist of April. The plants, as soon as they are two or three inches high, should be planted out in a bed o\ rich light earth, three inches apart each way, so as to grow firm and stocky, to remove to their final place of growth. For the purpose of growing them to perfection, use a bed of the richest light earth, two feet deep, made very rich, with well-decomposed manure, surrounded by a frame covered with glass or shutters. Lift ihe plants carefully with a trowel from where they were transplanted, and plant them eighteen inches apart each way into the pit or frame prepared for it : give a gentle watering, and press the soil down firmly. The trame should be surrounded with straw or litter of some kind ; also the glass or shutters should be covered with mats or dry straw in severe weather, observing to give plenty of air on mild and pleasant days to prevent the plants from drawing or damping off at the neck ; should be kept well watered ; soap-suds is beneficial. For a late autumn crop they require no particular care or skill, and not much labor, simply keeping them free from weeds, and the ground stirred frequently. per oz. Early Paris. Heads rather large, white, and compact; leaves large, stalk short; a very early sort; should be planted in spring ; one of the best. Per pkt., 15. . . 3.00 Early London. A well-known variety ; good for general use. Per pkt., 10. . . .75 Early Dutch. An intermediate variety, coming in after the above; heads large, white, and compact ; fine. Per pkt., 10 1.25 Carter's Dwarf Mammoth. A very early hardy variety, of dwarf and compact habit, with a firm white head ; larger than the Walcheren ; stand dry weather ; said to be one of the finest. Per pkt., 25. Erfurt Earliest Dwarf. One of the best, if not the best, in general cultivation for early forcing and open ground ; very dwarf, leaves small, heads large and very firm ; pure white. Per pkt., 25. Stadtholder. A large strong-growing variety, with compact heads, considered by many superior to the Walcheren ; fine for market. Per pkt., 15 i.oo Large Asiatic. A large and well-known variety ; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 . . .bo Walcheren. A very early variety, with close compact head ; a general favorite. Per pkt, 10 75 Le Normand. A French variety ; heads large, compact, and fine flavor; a superior variety in all respects. Per pkt. 25 3.00 Hovey's Early American. One of the earliest and best varieties. Per pkt., 15 . . . 1.50 Largs White French. An excellent variety, coming in after the earliest sorts. Per pkt., 10. 75 Waite's Alma. A new variety, represented as being of large size and firm. Per pkt., 15 . 1.25 Carrot (Daucus Carota). German, Mohre. — French, Carotte. — Spanish, Zanakoria. The Carrot in its cultivated state is a half-hardy biennial. It is generally served at tab^e boiled with meats ; it also makes an excellent ingredient for soups. As an agricultural root, it is not sur.- passed for feeding cattle. Culture. — The Carrot flourishes best in a good, light, well-enriched loam. If possible, the ground should bestirred to the depth of twelve to fifteen inches, incorporated with a liberal applica- tion of well-rotted compost, and well pulverizing the soil in the operation. The surface should next be levelled, cleared as much as possible of stones and hard lumps of earth, and made mellow and friable ; in which state, if the ground contains a sufficient moisture to color the surface when stirred, it will be ready for the seed. This may be sown from the ist of April to the 20th of May : early sowing succeeds best. The drills should be one inch in depth, and from twelve to fifteen inches apart. The plants should stand from four to five inches apart. Harvesting. — The roots attain their full size in the autumn of the first year. When iaige quantities are raised for stock, they are generally placed in the cellar in bulk, without packing ; but the finer sorts, when intended for the table, are usually packed in earth or sand, in order to retain their freshness and flavor : with ordinary precaution, they will remain sound and fresh until May or June. per oz. Earliest French Short Horn. A very early variety ; small size, and of excellent flavor. Fine for forcing ; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 25 TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. IO9 per oz. Early Horn. A very early variety, and as a table Carrot is much esteemed, both on account of the smallness of its heart, and the tenderness of its fibres. As the roots are very short, it will grow well on shallow soils. Per pkt., 5 20 Orangs Intermediate. Size medium ; skin bright orange-red ; flesh orange-yellow. Sweet, well flavored, and, while young, excellent for the table. Per pkt., 5 . . .IS Long Orange. A well-known standard sort. Roots long, thickest at or near the crown, and tapering regularly to a point ; one of the best for table or field-culture, and requires a very deep soil. Per pkt., 5 . " 15 Improved Long Orange. Similar to the above in form, but is larger, and of a deeper color; one of the best for general cuhivation. Per pkt., 5 20 Altringham. Flesh bright and lively, crisp and breaking in its texture ; the heart, in pro- portion to the size of root, smaller than that of the Long Orange. A fine variety Per pkt., 5 15 Large White Balgian. Very large, and valuable for field-culture. Per pkt., 5 . . . »S Large Orange Belgian. Similar to above, except in color. Per pkt., 5 . . . . -5 Celery (Apium Graveolens). German, Seleri. — French, Celeri. — Spanish, Apia. Celery is one of the most popular salads used in this country. Succeeds well throughout the Northern and Middle States, and, in the vicinity of some of our large cities, is produced of remarka- ble size and excellence. CuLTtTRE. — The seed should be sown in hotbeds in March, or in the open groimd the last of April or first of May ; but, when sown in the open ground, it vegetates very slowly, often remaining in the ground several weeks before it comes up. A bushel or two of stable manure put in a hole in the ground, against a wall or any fence facing south, and covered with a rich fine mould three or fourmches deep, will bring the seed up much sooner. Sufficient plants for any family maybe started in a large Hower-pot or two, placed in a sitting-room, giving them plenty of air and moisture. As soon as the young plants are about three inches high, prepare a small bed in the open ground, and make it rich, and the earth fine. Here set out the plants for a temporary growth, placing them four inches apart. This should be done carefully ; and they should be gently watered once, and protected for a day or two against the sun. A bed ten feet long and four feet wide will contain three hundred plants, and, if well cultivated, will more than supply the table of a common -sized family from October to May. In this bed the plants should remain till the beginning or middle of July, when they should be removed into trenches. Make the trenches a foot or fifteen inches deep, and a foot wide, and not less than five feet apart. Lay the earth taken out of the trenches into the space in the middle, between the trenches, so that it mav not be washed into them by heavy rains ; for it will, in those cases, injure the crop by covering the heart of the plants. ■ At the bottom of the trench put some good, rich, but well-digested, compost manure : for if too fresh the Celery will be rank and pipy, or hollow, and will not keep nearly as long or well. Dig this manure in well, making the earth fine and light ; then take up the plants from the temporary bed, and set them out carefully in Uie bottom of the trenches, six or eight inches apart. Blanching. — When the plants begin to ^ow, hoe on each side and between them with a small hoe. As they grow up, earth their stems ; that is, put the earth up against the stems, but not too much at a time, and always when the plants are dry. Be particular and not allow the soil to get between the stems of the outside leaves and the inner one, as it is injurious to the plants. In frosty weather, they should be protected by covering the tops of the trenches well with dry litter ; this should not be allowed to remain longer than is absolute'/ necessary : it is well to cover the whole with boards to shed the rain. per oz. White Solid. Large, strong-growing variety ; clear white, solid, and crisp. One of the best for market or general use. Per pkt., 10 30 Seymour's Superb White. A large-sized, vigorous-growing variety. Stalks white, round, very crisp, and perfectly solid ; considered one of the best. Per pkt., 10 . . 30 Boston Market. A medium-sized, white variety ; hardy, crisp, succulent, and mild-flavored. A variety much grown by market-gardeners about Boston. Per pkt., 25. 50 Cole's Crystal White. A fine variety for general use ; dwarf, solid, crisp, and fine flavored. * Per pkt., 10 30 Cole's Defiance Red. This is a comparatively new sort ; mediura-sized, solid, dark -red color. Per pkt., 10 35 Cole's Superb Dvxarf Red. One of the best ; dwarf, crisp, and fine flavored. Perpkt, to, 35 Hood's Dwarf Imperial. A stout-growing, very compact, solid, and hardy variety, of supe- rior flavor, and distinct habit. Per pkt, 25. Sealey's Leviathan Celery. A very large, solid, white variety; highly recommended. Perpkt., 10 . • . . _ ... 35 Laing's Improved Mammoth Red. This is considered the largest variety yet produced; specimens under good cultivation having attained the extraordinary weight of eight to ten pounds, and, at the same time, perfectly solid. It is nearly perennial in i's habit, as it will not run to seed the first season. Color bright red ; flavor unsur- passed, if equalled. Per pkt., 10 40 Nonesuch Red (Ivery's). A very late variety; remaining fit for use late in the spring. Very fine flavor ; solid and crisp ; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 . . . .40 Manchester Red. A large, strong-growing variety ; not so compact at heart as some, yet grown largely for market ; excellent for soups or stewing. Per pkt., lo . . .40 Turner's Incomparable. Dwarf white variety, of stiff, close habit ; solid, crisp, and juicy. Said to keep in good order later in the season than any other variety ; highly recommended. Per pkt., 10 40 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE Cariep's Incomparable Dwarf Dark Crimson. This is a new variety, highly recom- mended ; of very dwarf habit ; exceedingly solid ; of a deep crimson color. Per pkt., 25. Turkish Giant Solid. One of the largest white sorts, and considered by many superior to the common White Solid. Per pkt. 10 30 Celery Seed. For flavoring soups, &c. Per oz., 15. Per lb., $1.00. diervll (ScANDix Cerifolium). German, Gartenkerhel. — French, Cerfeuil. Is a warm, mild, and aromatic plant. A native of Europe, and, in olden times, of great repute. After being boiled, it was eaten with oil and vinegar, and considered a panacea for courage, comfort to th2 he.irt, and strength to the body. It is much cultivated by the French and Dutch, who use the tender leaves in soups and salads as we use Parsley, and is considered by many to be a milder and more agreeable ingredient. Culture. — Chervil is an annual plant, and should be sown in March, April, and May, in drills about a quarter of an inch deep, and nine inches apart. Cover lightly, and press the soil firm with the foot ; rake evenly, and give a gentle watering in dry weather. The leaves are fie for use when two to tour inches high. Cut them off close ; they will come up again, and may be gathered in suc- cession throughout the season. per oz. Cnervil. Per pkt., 10 25 ClllCOry (CiCHORiUM Intybus). A hardy perennial, introduced fi-om Europe, often abounding as a troublesome weed in our pastures and mowing-lands ; is much used in Europe as a substitute for coffee, and large quan- tities of the prepared root are annually exported to this country for the same purpose. It may be raised to good advantage, and will pay a large profit, as its culture is simple. In the fall, the roots require to be taken up and cut in small pieces, and put where they will dry, requiring the same treat- ment used for drying apples. When required for use, it should be roasted and ground like coffee. Persons who suffer from the deleterious effects of coffee, will find, by adding a portion of this, the difficulty removed, and the flavor of the coffee greatly improved ; requires similar treatment to Carrots. per oz. Large-rooted, or Coffee. Per pkt., 10 _ 20 Corn, IncLian (Zea Mais). German, Wehchcorn. — French, Mais. — Spanish, Maiz. per qt. Adams's Early. Much grown for early use and the market ; very early. Per pkt., 10 . 25 Early White. One of the earliest of the table varieties ; of low growth. Per pkt., 10 . 25 Early Burlington. A very early variety, much grown for the market ; the ear good size ' an excellent table variety. Per pkt., 10 2j Darling's Extra Early Supar is early, very tender, and sugary' ; yields well, produces little fodder, ears near the ground, and is one of the best sorts for early use, as it seldom, if ever, fails to perfect its crops. This we consider the best for early use. Per pkt., 10 30 Red Cob Sweet. Medium; early: usually twelve, but sometimes fourteen rowed ; quality good; cob red ; kernels large. Per pkt., 10 30 Burr's Improved Sweet. An improved variety of the twelve-rowed Sweet. The ears are from twelve to sixteen rowed, and, in good soils and seasons, often measure eight or ten inches in length, and nearly three inches in diameter; cob vvhite ; hardy, productive, tender, and sweet ; the best for general use. Per pkt., 10 . . .30 Mammoth Sweet. A very large and late variety; cob white; fine flavored; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 . . . . _ 30 Stowell's Evergreen Sweet. This variety is intermediate in its season, and, if planted at the same time with the earlier kinds, will keep the table supplied till October. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in a fresh condition, and suitable for boiling. Per pkt., 10 30 Tuscarora. A very large variety ; eight-rowed ; cob red ; remaining a long time in a boiling state. Per pkt., 10 30 Golden Sweet. A hybrid between the common yellow and Darling's Early; quite tender, and sweet. Per pkt., 10 . . • . • . ..... .40 Old Colony Sweet. A remarkably sweet and delicious sort, with twelve to twenty rowed ears; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 50 Nonpareil, or Pop-corn. A fine parching variety. Per pkt., 10 30 Rice. Hardy and prolific ; good for parching. Per pkt., 10 40 Early Canada Yellow. Productive and early 20 King Philip, or Brown. Very productive, and is recommended as one of the best field sorts now in cultivation. In good soil and favorable seasons, the yield per acre is from seventy-five to ninety bushels ; sometimes reaches as high as a hundred and ten . 25 Early Dutton, or Golden Sioux. One of the handsomest of the field varieties; rro- ductive, and of good quality 30 TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Cress, or I*eppergrass (Lepidium Sativum) German, Kresse. — French, Cresson. — Spanish, Mastruco. The leaves, while young, have a warm, pungent taste, and are eaten as a salad, either separately, or mixed with Lettuce or other salad-pi ants. Culture. — Sow rather thick in shallow drills, and at short intervals during the season. The Water-cress requires to be grown on the edge of a running stream or brook where it does not hieze too hard during the winter. per oz. Curled. A well-known sort. Per pkt., 5 jg Braad-leaved. A coarse variety, with broad spatulate leaves; sometimes grown for feeding poultry; also used for soups. Per pkt., 5 10 Henderson's Australian. Fine piquant flavor ; for salads. Per pkt., 10 . . . -25 Water. This is an aquatic plant, with small oval leaves and prostrate habit. The leaves are universally used and eaten as an early spring salad. Per pkt., 10 . . .3° Corn Salad., or FettiCUS (Valeriana Lo-usta). German, Lainviersalat. — French, Mache. — Spanish, Canomgos. per oz. An aimual plant, cultivated for its tender leaves, which are esteemed as a winter and early spring salad. The seed is usually sown in shallow drills, early in September. On approach of winter, cover the plants lightly with straw 15 Ciicuiiil»er (CucuMis Sativus). German, Gurke. — French, Concombre. — Spanish, Cohombro. Culture, in the open air, is of the simplest character. Merely dig out a hole about a foot wide and deep ; fill it with rich sandy soil ; raise it above the surface about six inches. The hills should be six feet feet apart each way. Any time in May sow a few seeds therein, and the result is certain. It the weather be warm, they will grow in a few days. If the nights are cold, protect them. There is frequently a little bug which preys upon the tender leaves : if so, soot and wood-ashes, sprinkled over them while wet with the dew, will retard the progress of the depredator. As soon as the vines have made three rough leaves, nip the points off lo make them branch out : they will fruit sooner by it. Three vines to one hill is quite enoiigli. To have young fruit in February and March is rather a nice o|)eration ; but any one who can command a few loads of warm horse manure can have them from April to October. That the amateur cultivator may have the article either for taniily use or for sale, a few hints may be in place on forcing cucumbers. Prepare a frame, following the in- structions laid down in the first part of this work for hotbeds. After the beds are in order, put in a good quantity of good, light, rich loam, — ruDne better than the suriace of the woods. In two or three days, the earth will be sufficiently warm for sowing the seeds. If the plants are to be removed into other frames, sow them in pots ; if not to be removed, sow them in a hill made in the centre of the bed by placing a barrowful of soil in it. Cover the sash at night with straw mats, or any similar protection, and surround the beds with litter or boards to protect it from the piercing winds. The seeds vegetate quickly, and soon grow into strong plants. During their growth, admit air every day at the back of the frame, giving as much light as possible to the young plants. If the soil or plants appear dry, give them water in the forenoon which has been kept in the bed duriiig the night that it may be in a warm state, — the requisite temperature of the bed at night, from 65 to 75°" day, 75° to 100°. per oz. Early Russian. This is a comparatively new variety, resembling in some respects the Early Cluster ; fruit fi-om three to four inches long, an inch and a half in diameter ; generally produced in pairs ; flesh tender, crisp, and well flavored ; comes into use ten days in advance of the Early Cluster, and makes a fine small pickle. Per pkt. 10 25 Early Cluster. A very popular early Cucumber, producing its fruit in clusters near the root of the plant. Its usual length is about five inches ; skin prickly ; flesh white, seedy, tender, and well flavored ; comes in about ten days later than the Early Russian. Per pkt, 5 15 Early Frame. One of the oldest of the garden sorts, justly styled a standard variety; fruit straight and well formed ; flesh greenish-white, rather seedy, but tender, and of an agreeable flavor ; a few days later than the Early Cluster. Per pkt., 5 . . .15 Early White Spine. One of the best table sorts, and greatly prized by market-men on ac- count of its color, which never changes to yellow. The fruit is of full medium size, straight, and well-formed ; skin deep green ; prickles white ; flesh white, tender, crispy, and of remarkably fine flavor ; very productive, and good for forcing ; some- times known under the name of New- York Market. Per pkt., 5 . . . .20 Long Green Prickly. This is a large-sized variety, and somewhat later than the White Spine ; skin dark green, changing to yellow as the fruit approaches to maturity ; flesh white, somewhat seedy, but crisp, tender, and well-flavored ; hardy and pro- ductive ; makes a good pickle if plucked while young ; well deserving of cultiva- tion. Per pkt., 5 ..... 20 Extra Long Green Turkey. A distinct and well-defined variety ; when full grown, some- times measuring nearly eighteen inches in length ; form long and slender, with but few seeds ; flesh remarkably firm and crispy ; very productive and excellent. Per pkt., 10 -25 per oz. Haage's White Cylindric. A new long white variety; very prolific bearer, and recom- mended as a most valuable acquisition. Per pkt., 25. Haage's St.i i J v..iant. One of the largest and longest varieties; green, with yellow stripes ; new and fine. Per pkt., 25. Long Greei JmDjti. A very long-growing variety. Flesh greenish-white, firm, and crisp ; flavor good. A German variety, twenty to twenty-four inches in length. Per pkt., 10 50 Charlwood's Hiotio. An English variety, highly recommended ; productive, and good fla- vored. Per pkt., 10. Siockwood liidge. A very productive black-spined variety, having three to four fi-uit, twelve to eighteen inches long, at each joint ; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 . -50 New-Jersey Hyorid. Very productive, and good average growth of fruit ; about twenty inches. Per pkt., 15 5° Giant of Arnsiadt. One of the very best, and of fine quality. Per pkt., 25. While Giant of Arnstjct. A new and beautiful snow-white variety, growing twenty to twenty-four inches long. Per pkt., 25. West-India Gherkins. Used only for pickles. Per pkt., 15 50 English Gherkins. Fine for the table, or pickles. Per pkt, 10 50 ENGLISH FRAME VARIETIES. per pkt. Berkshire Champion 25 Carter's Champion, selected 25 Cuthili's Black Spine 25 Cuthili's Highland Mary 25 Carter's White Spine 25 Manchester Prize 25 Minster Abbey 25 Lynch's Star of the West 25 Lynch's Conqueror of the West ° 25 Star of the West 25 Sion House Improved 25 Sir Colin Campbell . 25 Surprise 25 Stilwell's Matchless 25 Weedon's Surprise 25 Kenyon's Favorite 25 Walker's Rambler 25 Napoleon III 25 Roman Emperor 25 General Grant (for forcing). A new and superb variety, either for exhibition or the table ; perfect in form, solid and crisp, and of a most agreeable flavor. Many S])ecimens were grown the past season, averaging twenty-four to thirty inches in length ; suc- ceeds well in the open ground 25 Egg-I*laii1: (SoLANUM Melongena). German, Cierpflanze. — French, A icbergine. — Spanish, Berengena. The Egg-Plant was introduced from Africa, and is called by some the Guinea Squash. It is generally cultivated, and is becoming more so every year. They are cut into thin slices, and fried, and have a taste very siiiiilar to oysters : others use them in stews and soups. Culture. — Sow in hotbed very early in spring ; transplant, when two inches high, into a second hotbed ; if that is not done, thin to four mches apart. Do not plant out till the weather becomes settled and warm. Keep plants watered for a few days if hot when put out. Where hotbeds are not convenient, a few plants can be started in flower-pots or boxes, and, when planted out, must have a deep rich soil, and full exposure to the sun. Till and hoe same as for Cabbages. per 02. Early Long Purple. Earliest, hardy, and most productive ; of superior quality. Per pkt., 10, 75 New-York Improved Purple. One of the largest and best varieties. Oval-shaped, of a dark-puqile color ; fine'flavored. Grown extensively for the market. Per pkt., 10 i.oo White-fruited. Fruit milk-white, egg-shaped, varying from three to five inches in length, and fi-om two and a half to three inches in diameter ; grown principally for ornament. Per pkt., s • . . i.oo Scarlet-fruited. A highly ornamental variety. In general appearance, it resembles the common Egg-Plant ; but the fruit, which is about the size of a hen's egg, is of a most beautiful scarlet : principally cultivated for its peculiar, richly colored, and ornamental fi-uit, which makes a fine garnish. Per pkt., 10. Gaudaloupe Striped. Fruit nearly ovoid; smaller than the large purple; skin white streaked, and variegated with red. Per pkt., to. Pekin New Black. A new variety, fi'om Pekin, China, producing very remarkable, large, round fruit, weighing six to eight pounds each. Per pkt., 25. JEn.di"ve (Chicorium Endivia). German, Endivkn. — French, Chicore'e. — Spanish, Endvia. The garden Endive is a native of Northern China, and has been cultivated in Europe the past three centuries for a winter salad. The French are particularly fond of it, using it raw, pickled, \Vv^; Purple Et.''o-plaut. — See page llu. Martynia. — Sec page ll'i. Laxton Lonsr-pod Pea. See page V27, Yellow Dutch Onion ,See Jiagc 115. Yi-rw Danvers Onion. Se,-pM/<' II-'. T.aiv;e Hfnsk Jli'lon. — See page 113. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. II3 fried, and boiled, esteeming it exceedingly wholesome in every form. It agrees with every consti- tution. Culture. — For the early crop, sow about the ist of July. It will do on the ground where early Cabbages or Peas have come off, by giving it a coat of manure. Draw drills the depth of the hoe, one foot apart, and sow therein ; sprinkle a little earth in the bottom of the drill, sufficient to cover the seed, which will be up in a few days. If dry weather ensue, water once or twice till the plants get hold. Thin thsm out, when about two inches hitjh, to ten inches apart ; hoe freely, and keep clear of weeds. Being grown in these shallow drills, they are more easily earthed up, and grow better in warm, dry weather. When the leaves have attained about eight inches long, they are fit for blanching: for this purpose a dry dav must be chosen. Gather up the leaves in your hand, in a close and rounded form ; see that there Is no earth or litter in their centre. Tie them up with a piece of cotton-twist or matting, which is to go several times round the plant, causing it to close at the top to prevent the rain from penetrating to and injuring its centre ; then draw a little earth round Its base for support. If the leaves are not perfectly dry when tied up, they will rot, or become so stained as to be unfit for the table. They will take about ten days in warm, and twenty days in cool weather to blanch for use : a judgment may thus be formed of the quantity to be tied up at a time. For late crops, sow about the end of July. per oz. Green-curled. Easily blanched ; very hardy, and well adapted for winter use. One of the best. Per pkt., 10 35 White-curled, or Ever-blanched. Leaves pale yellowish-green, nearly white when young; long, rather narrow ; lobed, cut, and beautifully frilled or curled. Not so hardy as the Green. Per pkt., 10 . . 35 Broad-leaved Batavian. Leaves yellow-green, large, long, and broad; thick and fleshy. Chiefly used in stews, soups, &c. Called, by the French, Chicoree Scarolle. Per pkt., 10 3- Fihe Curled, or Moss. A new variety, with very fine curled leaves, much resembling moss. Per pkt., 10. E^olil-llal>i, or Turnip-rooted Cabtoage. German, Kohl-rabiuher. — French, Chou-rave. — Spanish, CoVde nabo. The Kohl-Rabi is a vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and the Turnip. The stem, just above the surface of the ground, swells into a round fleshy bulb, in form not unlike a turnip ; on the top, and about the surface of this bulb, are put forth its leaves, which are similar to those of the Swedish Tuniip. The part chiefly used is the turnip-looking bulb, formed by the swelling of the stem. This is dressed and eaten with sauce or with meat, as turnips usually are. While voung, the flesh is tender and delicate, possessing the combined flavor of the Cabbage and Turnip. Culture. — Cultivate same as Cabbage ; only that, in earthing up the plant, be careful not to cover the globular part. They should not be used before they have attained their full growth. per oz. Early White Vienna. Above ground; early and fine. Per pkt., 10 40 Early Purple Vienna. Above ground ; similar to the preceding. Per pkt., 10 . . .40 Large Purple. Above ground ; very large. Pet pkt., 5 25 Large White. Below ground; similar to the White Ruta-baga. Per pkt., 5 . . .25 Late Purple Giant. Very large and tender variety, often weighing from seven to eight lbs. ; new. Per pkt., 10. T^eelc (Alliitm Porrum). German, Latich. — French, Poireau. — Spanish, Puerro. This is a branch of the Onion family, — a native of the north of Europe ; is very hardy, and, from its mild qualities, is preferred by many families to the Onion. History records it as having been cultivated many hundred years. The Welsh indulge in Leeks on their patron St. David's Day, in commemoration of a victory which they obtained over the Saxons, which they attributed to the Leeks they wore, by order of St. David, to distinguish them in battle. Culture. — There is no part of the garden too rich for Leeks. They require the best ground, well worked, and manured the full depth of the spade. Sow the seed thinly on a small bed of light rich ground, in drills six inches apart and half an in<.h deep ; rake it evenly, and give it a beat with the back of the spade. When they come up, they should stand an inch apart ; if thicker, thin them out. When grown to about eight inches high, they will be of sufficient size to plant out. As we have remarked, choose the best ground, draw thereon drills a foot apart, and as deep as the hoe will go. When ready, the plants are to be taken up from the seed-bed. Shorten their roots to about an inch from the plant, and cut two inches or more from the extremity of the leaves. Both these operations are done for convenience and neatness in planting. Dibble them in the drills eight inches apart, and as deep as the plant will admit of, not to cover the young leaves pushing fi-om its centre. Choose moist or cloudy weather for the operation ; but, if dry, give the plants a copious watering. Hoe the ground frequently, to keep down weeds, and, as the plants are observed to grow, draw the soil around them. By good culture, they will be fit for use early in October. On the approach of severe frost, lift sufficient for winter use, and store them away in earth or sand. per oz. Large Lot.don is hardy, and of good quality. It is more generally cultivated in this country than any other variety. Per pkt., 10 30 Broad Scotch, or Flag. This variety is remarkably hardy, and well suited for open cul- ture ; large and strong-growmg, with broad leaves growing on two sides. Per pkt., 10 30 15 114 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE I^ettuce (Lactuca Sativa). German, Lattich. — French, Laitue. — Spanish, Lechuga. The Lettuce is generally divided into two classes ; viz., Cabbage Lettuces and Cos Lettuces. The CaLbage have round heads and broad-spreading leaves; the Cos varieties have longheads, and upright, oblong leaves. Culture. — A very rich soil is necessary to produce fine head Lettuce. Its crisp and tender quality depends very much on a luxuriant and vigorous growth. The earliest sowing may be made in February or March, under glass with slight heat. Keep the plants thin, and admit plenty of air to the frame every fine day. For later supplies, sow in the open ground as soon as the season will permit : transplant or thin out the plants gradually to a foot apart, and keep well cultivated. The Cos Lettuces are excellent if grown very early in the spring, but run to seed quickly in hot weather. The large Cabbage kinds are best, and most suitable for summer crops. per c z. Early-curled Silesia. Standard sort ; very early; the best for forcing and the first spring sowing ; makes a loose head ; tender, and of excellent flavor. Per pkt., lo . .40 Early Tennisball. One of the oldest and most esteemed of the Cabbage Lettuce. The head is below medium size ; dark -green ; very solid if grown in cool weather ; one of the earliest and best. Per pkt., 10 40 Early Royal Cape, or Summer Cape. Head roundish, usually well-formed, and moder- ately close and firm ; good size ; as a summer Lettuce, is one of the best. Per pkt., 10 40 Early Drumhead, or Malia. Head remarkably large, somewhat flattened, compact ; pale green without, and white at the centre ; crisp and tender ; fine summer variety. Per pkt., s . . 25 Boston Curled. A new variety; one of the best for general cultivation. The elegant frilling of the leaves, and fine form, make it very attractive ; flavor very fine. Per pkt., 10 40 Royal Summer Cabbage. Head medium-sized, round, somewhat flattened, firm, and close. Per pkt., 5 30 Large India. Heads large and compact, similar to the Curled Silesia, but is less curled, and whiter ; sometimes tinted with brown; heads round, crispy, and fine flavor; very popular as a market variety ; one of the best for summer culture. Per pkt., 10 40 Wheeler's Tom Thumb. A new English variety; very dwarf and compact; excellent flavor; crisp and refreshing. Per pkt., 10 50 Ivery's Nonesuch. A new English variety, highly recommended as a summer variety. Per pkt., 10 40 Brown Dutch. A very hardy sort, enduring the winter with less protection than most other varieties ; heads medium size, rather long, and loose ; good flavor ; gener- ally sown in the autumn. Per pkt., 10 40 HammersmillT Hardy Green. A very popular old variety. It is considered the hardiest sort in cultivation, and is one of the best for growing in winter or forcing. Per pkt., 10 40 Victoria Cabbage. An excellent early and hardy variety ; is larger than Tennisball ; heads freely, and is crisp and well-flavored ; should be planted early. Per pkt., 10 . 40 White Paris Cos. This variety is grown mostly by London and Paris market-gardeners; tender, brittle, and mild-flavored. Per pkt., 10 40 Green Paris Cos. Considered one of the best of the Cos Lettuce. It has a tender, brittle leaf; some days earlier than the White Cos. Per pkt., 10 40 Large Spotted, or Tigered. A new and tender variety, with large spotted leaves. Per pkt., 10. Blood-red. Very tender variety, with red leaves ; new. Per pkt., 10 50 Perpignan. A fine variety, forming large solid heads, with very crisp and tender leaves; new. Per pkt., 10 50 Ne Plus Ultra. Very large, firm head ; tender, and keeps well. Per pkt, 10 . . .50 Carter's Giant Brown Cos. Per pkt., 25. Dunnett's Giant Black-seeded Brown Cos. Per pkt., 25. The last three are new English varieties, said to be very large, criso, and good-flavored varie- ties of Lettuce, with fine broad leaves, which tarn in well ; all of them are late varieties, coming in some three weeks after the common sorts. IMartynla (Martynia Proboscidia). A hardy annual plant, with a strong branching stem two feet and a half high. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, entire, or undulated, downy, viscous, and emit a peculiar musk-like odor when bruised or roughly handled. The young pods are the parts of the plants used. These are pro- duced in great abundance, and should be gathered when about half grown, or while tender and succulent : after the hardening of the flesh, they are worthless. They are used for pickles, and by many are considered superior to the Cucumber, or any other vegetable employed for that pur- pose. Culture. — The Martynia is of easy culture. As the plants are large and spreading, they should be two and a half feet apart in each direction. The seeds may be sown in April or May, in the open ground, where they are to remain ; or the seeds may be sovro earlier in a hotbed, and transplanted. per oz. Martynia. Per pkt., 10 ... 40 TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. "5 WHITE JAPAN MELON. CITRON-MELON (see p. II4). Mielon, 3£iisli: Varieties (Cucumis Melo). German, Melone. — French, Melon. — Spanish, Melon. The Melon, in some character, is to be found in all tropical countries ; bvt the finest varieties are supposed to have come from Persia and Afghanistan. The delicious tlavor and perfume make it very popular in all countries where the climate will admit of its cultivation. Culture. — Plant in hills sLx feet apart each way, eight or ten seeds in each, and thin out to three or four plants when in a state of forwardness.' To grow good melons, the hills should be prepared by digging out the soil from one and a half to two feet deep, and two or three feet broad, according to the richness of the land. Add a very liberal quantity of the best decomposed stable manure, and mix well with the soil, filling up a little above the general level. By this mode, good melons may be raised on almost any soil. Seeds should not be put into the hills until the weather becomes settled and warm. per oz. Christiana. This variety originated in Beverly, Mass.; form roundish; size rather small; skin yellowish-green ; flesh yellow, sweet, juicy, and of good quality ; one of the best ; ripens very early Per pkt., lo 30 Green Citron. Fruit nearly round, but flattened slightly at the ends; medium size; flesh green, quite thick, and of the richest and most sugary flavor ; comes in early, and makes a very popular market variety. Per pkt., 5 20 Nutmeg. Fruit oval, good size, thickly netted ; flesh light-green, rich, sweet, melting, and highly perfumed ; one of the finest. Per pkt., 5 20 Pineapple. Form roundish, inclining to oval; flesh green, melting, sweet, and perfumed; early and productive. Per pkt., 5 . . . ._ 20 Skillnnan's Fine-netted. This variety much resembles the Pineapple; flesh green, sugary, melting, and excellent ; the earliest of all the green-fleshed varieties. Per pkt., 5 20 Persian. Long, oval-shaped; skin very thin and delicate; flesh extremely tender, rich, and sweet, and flows copiously, with a cool juice, which renders them very grate- ful. Per pkt., 10 30 Allen's Superb. A new variety of the Nutmeg ; flesh green and sweet. Per pkt., 10 . 30 Beechwood. Medium-sized; dark-green; flesh very sweet; late; suitable for growing in frames under glass. Per pkt., 25. Large Yellow CantsFope. An oval variety; good-sized; skin yellow, marbled with green ; flesh salmon-colored, sweet, highly perfumed, and of good flavor ; early and productive. Per pkt., 5 20 Large Musk. This is a very large, long oval shape; deeply ribbed ; flesh very thick, yel- low, sweet, and juicy, with musky flavor ; very early and productive. Per pkt., 5 20 New White Japan. A new variety from Japan, and decidedly the sweetest thin- skinned of the Musk Melon ; color of firuit cream-white ; flesh thick ; size medium and nearly round. Per pkt., 10 40 Trentham Hall. An English variety; green-fleshed; sweet; suitable for cultivating in frames. Per pkt., 25. Carter's Excelsior. A new English prize variety, said to be the best green-fleshed variety. Per pkt., 25. Turner's Scarlet Gem. An English frame variety. Per pkt., 25. ii6 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE MOUNTAtN-SWEET WATER-MELON. TVater-nVTelon (Cucurbita Citrullus). German, Wassermelone. — French, Melon d'Eciu. — Spanish, Sandia. The Water-melon is purely a tropical fruit, greatly appreciated for its refreshing coolness and delicious flavor. Culture. — They require a light sandy soil, not over rich. Plant them in hills, as directed for Melons, giving them more room, as their vines extend much farther. The seeds should be two years old before planting. If they are wanted of a large size, three or four fruit from each plant will be sufficient ; and, when one fruit only is taken, they will grow to from twenty to thirty pounds' weight each. It will injure the flavor of the fruit if they are grown near to other varieties of the Melon. per oz. Mountain Sweet. A large, long, oval variety ; skin striped and marbled with different shades of green ; flesh scarlet, and quite solid to the centre ; very sweet and deli- cious. A fine market sort. Per pkt., s 15 Mountain Sprout, or Lonq Caroiim. Resembling the preceding in most respects. A favorite market sort. Very fine quality, and productive. Per pkt., 5 . . .20 3lack Spanish. Form oblong; size large; skin very darker blackish green; flesh deep- red, fine-grained, very sugary, and of excellent flavor. Hardy and productive; one of the best for general cultivation. Per pkt., 5 20 Ice-cream. A very large pale-green sort ; form nearly round ; flesh white, very sweet, ten- der, and of remarkably fine flavor. Per pkt., s 15 Orange. Form oval, of medium size ; flesh red, not fine grained, but tender, sweet, and of good quality. When in its mature state, the rind separates readily fi-om the flesh, m the manner of the peel from the flesh of an orange. Per pkt., 10 . . .40 Citron. Employed in making sweetmeats and preserves ; form round, medium size ; flesh white, very solid. (See engraving on p. 113.) Per pkt., 5 20 Apple-pic Melon. This is a new Japanese variety, said to be an excellent substitute for apples, when stewed, and made into pies : keeps until May. Per pkt., 10 . .20 Apple-seeded. A rather small, nearly round sort ; derives its name from its small, peculiar seeds. Flesh bright red to the centre, sweet, tender, and well-flavored ; keeps a long time after being gathered. Per pkt., 10 40 IVTu-starcl (Sinapis Var). German, Sen/. — French, Moutard. — Spanish, Mostaza. Mustard-seed is too widely known and appreciated to need description. It is useful both in its natural state and manufactured, and is considered wholesome in all its various methods of preparation. It is very refreshing when, in its green state, mixed with salads, and for that purpose alone is worthy of cultivation. Culture. — This salad is cultivated in the same manner as recommended for Cress, — at all times of the year, sowing every week or two either in beds or drills, or, for early use, in hotbeds, or boxes in the windows of a warm room. The seeds should be covered very slightly, and frequently watered, as moisture is indispensable to its growth. A bed three feet wide and twenty feet long, having the plants four or six inches apart, will produce a sufficiency of seed for every domestic pur- pose. per pint. White, or Yellow. Very useful for salads, also for medicinal purposes. Per pkt, 5 . . 30 Brown, or Black. For culinary use. Per pkt., 5 30 IVastvirtlvim, or Indian Cress (Trop^eolum). German, Kresse Indianische. — French, Capucine Grande. — Spanish, Capuchina. There are many curious varieties of the Cress, though none so beautiful as the common Nastur- tium. It has a sharp, warm taste, and is frequently used in salads. The green seeds are frequently pickled in vinegar, and are very palatable. Culture — Sow the seed thinly, in rows or patches an inch deep, about the end of March or first of April. They will thrive almost anywhere if the ground is rich. They aie peculiarly adapted to trellis-work, and form a rich, showy, and enlivening appearance. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 117 per oz. Tall. Per pkt., 5 30 Dwarf. Per pkt, 10 40 Olcra.5 or Oomljo (Hibiscus Esculentus). German, Essbarer Hibiscus. — French, Gotnbo. — Spanish, Quibonibo. This plant is cultivated, to some extent, as a vegetable : served in the same manner as Aspara- gus. The green seed-pods are used in soups, and deemed a luxury. It is becoming very popular since its introduction to us from the West Indies. Culture. — The seeds are sown thinly, on dry, warm soil, in shallow drills two feet apart, about the same as the Lima Bean. Cover the seeds lightly. After the plants are up, thin them out to nine inches apart ; hoe freely, and draw a little earth to the stems as they continue to grow. Gather the pods when quite green and about an inch and a half long. per oz. Long Green. Pods long and ribbed. Per pkt., s 15 Improved Dwarf Green. Pods small-sized, smooth, green, and round. Per pkt., 5 . . 15 Onion (Allium Cepa). German, Zwiebel. — French, Ognon. — Cebolla. No vegetable is more extensively known and cultivated than the Onion. It has been the com- mon seasoning for soups and meats of all nations from the earliest period to the present. In cook- ery it is indispensable. Culture. — The soil in general cannot be too rich for this vegetable ; and, however good it may be, it requires more or less manure for every crop : unlike most vegetables, it succeeds well when cul- tivated on the same land for successive years, provided it is liberally supplied with nutrition. Pre- vious to sowing, tlie ground should be thoroughly spaded over, or deeply ploughed, and the surface made smooth and even. The seed should be sown as early in spring as the soil may be in good working condition. Sow in drills fourteen inches apart, and half an inch in depth. When the plants are three or four inches high, thin them out to two inches apart. If the weather is moist, the thin- nings may be transplanted into other ground. They, too, will attain full size ; but observe, in plant- ing, to put the roots only under ground. To grow Onions for pickling, sow the seed thinly in March or April. No further culture is required, except hand-weeding, as their thickness in the bed will prevent their growing large, and will cause them to come to maturity sooner. The seed sliould be thoroughly dried ; for when stored in a damp state it is liable to generate heat, and consequently to lose its vitality. per oz. Early Red. A sub-variety of the Large Red Wethersfield, and the earliest of the Red Onions. Form and color nearly the same as Large Red ; close-grained, mild, and a good keeper. Very productive. Per pkt., 10 50 Large Red Vt'etherslield. Large-sized, skin deep purplish-red; flesh purplish-white; moderately fine grained, and stronger flavored than that of the yellow and earlier red varieties. Very productive, and one of the best to keep ; the variety mostly grown at Wethersfield, Per pkt., 5 50 Danvers Yellow. A very fine variety, originated from South Danvers, Mass. Above the medium size ; globubr in form ; skin yellowish-brown ; flesh white, sugary, com- paratively mild and well-flavored. Very productive ; one of the most popular for general cultivation. Per pkt., 5 50 Yellow Dutch, or Silver-skin. One of the oldest varieties ; and, as a market variety, prob- ably better known and more generally grown in this countiy than any other. Flesh white, fine-grained, mild, sugary, and well-flavored. Per pkt., 5 . . -50 White Portugal, or Spanish. A very large, flat onion. Slcin loose, of a mild flavor, fine early winter use, but decays early. Per pkt., 10 60 per qt. Top, or Button Onion. Bulbs large, a little flattened ; producing, instead of seeds, a num- ber of small bulbs or onions about the size of filberts, which serve as a substitute for seeds in propagation. The bulbs are liable to decay, and should be kept in a cool, dry place, away from frost 50 Potato Onion. Producing a quantity of young bulbs on the parent root, which should be planted in rows, in April, three inches deep (below the surface) and six inches apart : the rows should be eighteen inches apart. Keep them free from weeds, and earth them up like potatoes as they continue to grow ; when grown, may be treated as other onions 40 Oraolie, or ]>Iountain Spinacli (Atriplex Hortensis). German, Garten Melde. — French, A roclie. — Spanish, A rmuelle. Ct;LTURE. — This plant flourishes best in rich soil, in open ground. Manure well, and it will reward you for your trouble by its abundant produce. Sow the seed in drills five or six mches asunder ; when the plants are sufficiently strong, thin them out to six inches apart. The thinnings may be replanted, and occasionally watered until established. Gather the leaves /or use while young and tender. per oz Orache, or Mountain Spinach. Per pkt., 5 ... 20 ii8 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE I*arsley (Apium Petroselinum). German, Petersilie. — French, Persil. — Spanish, Peregil. The garden Parsley is a very useful and pleasant vegetable. Its seasoning flavor for soups and stews is very agreeable to many. It may be preserved by drying it till crisp, in summer ; then rub it tine between the hands, and put in bottles for winter use. Culture. — Sow it in drills half an inch deep, early in April. These drills may form an edging round any compartment of vegetables, or along the walks. When the plants are three or four inches high, thin tliem to six inches apart ; to keep a young stock constantly for use, cut down about a third part at a time. Root out the plain-leaved, should any appear. Keep it only from severe frost, and it will grow the whole winter. For this object, select a warm s])ot of ground, light and rich; sow it early in the season ; cut them all over in September ; surround the bed, early in November, with boards, and cover with mats or shutters ; glass is much better, if it can be obtained. Ly this process, a sufficient supply will be always obtainable. per oz. Plain Parsley. The leaves of this sort are plain, or not curled ; but it is better flavored than the curled for soups, &c. Requires a slight protection, during the winter, of straw, pine-boughs, or leaves. Per pkt., 5 15 Curled, or Double. A fine dwarf variety, tender; leaves yellowish-green, and beautifully crimped and curled. Fine for garnishing dishes for the table. Per pkt., 5 . . 15 Hamburg, or Rooted. The roots are principally used for flavoring soups. Per pkt., 10 . 30 Dunnett's Selected. A new English variety, superior for garnishing. Per pkt., 10 . . 30 Dickson Extra, or Triple-curled. A new and fine English variety. Per pkt., 25. Parsnip (Pastinaca Sativa). German, Pastinake. — French, Pattais. — Spanish, Pastinaca. The Parsnip is a biennial plant, similar to the Onion, Tuniip, and Carrot in duration. It is both wholesome and nourishing, and desirable for winter and spring use. Culture. — It succeeds well in a rich, sandy loam. Sow early in the spring, in drills tolerably deen; scatter the seeds thinly, and cover evenly with the rake. After the api>earance of the seed, the soil must be stirred with the hoe frequently, until the leaves cover the ground : they will stand any severity of frost. One ounce of seed is sufficient to supply a family. per oz. Long Smooth. Roots long, white, smooth, and regularly tapering to the end; free from side-roots. Tops small, slightly tinged with red at the crown. Very hardy, keeping through the winter where grown without any protection ; one of the best lor general cultivation. Per pkt., 5 15 Hollow Crown. Roots oblong, ending somewhat abruptly with a small top root ; grows mostly below the surface Best garden variety. Per pkt., 5 15 The Student. A new variety, of delicious flavor, ennobled from the Wild Parsnip by Prof. Buckman, of the Royal Agricifltural College, Cirencester, England. A great ac- quisition. Per pkt., 5 15 Abbott's Improved Crown. A new and superior English variety. Per pkt., lo . .25 I*eas (PisuM Sativum). German, Erbse. — French, Pais. — Spanish, Guizante. The Pea is a hardy annual plant, of great antiquity as a culinary vegetable, and is familiar in the domestic cookery of every country. There are numerous varieties ; consequently they differ much in flavor and quality. Culture. — Peas, for an early crop, should be sown as soon as the ground is in working con- dition. The soil for their reception should be light, dry, and well sheltered. Mild manure, such as leaf-mould, has a beneficial effect ; but for many of the varieties the soil can hardly be too rich. Foi general crops, the ground should be well manured the previous year, which causes them to vield more abundantly. They are usually planted in double rows three or four feet apart, and covered to the depth of two and a half or three inches. This is the average depth, though some contend that greater depth prevents the premature decay of the vines. The height of the Pea depends much upon the moisture and richness of the ground. The method of planting Peas in the hills with Potatoes of an early variety has been found successful. In dry weather, soak the Peas a few hours before planting. Pour water into the drills, when the ground is dry, before sowing the seed, which will cause them to grow at once, should the season continue dry. A pint of the small-seeded sorts will sow a row about sixty feet in length ; and the same quantity of larger varieties, being sown much thinner, will make a row of nearly a hundred feet. The crop should be gathered as it becomes fit for use. If even a few of the pods begin to ripen, young pods will not only cease to form, but those partly advanced will cease to enlarge. Peas, ordered by mail are subject to an extra charge of S ci nts per pint, tor Poslage. _ _ _ per qt. Early Dan O'Rourke (Piire). One of the earliest varieties in cultivation ; pods well filled ; of good size and quality ; of the finest flavor ; grows about three feet high . . 35 Early Emperor. This variety grows somewhat taller, and is a few days earliei-, than the Prince Albert. The pods and peas are also somewhat larger. It is an abundant bearer ; an excellent variety to come in after the above 30 Carter's First Crop, or Sutton's Kingleader. This is a new English variety, introduced by Carter & Co., of London. It has proved to be the earliest Pea grown ; als/" very prolific ; height two and a half feet. 25 cents per half-pint ... So Hovey's Extra Early. Unequalled in earliness ; very productive ; two and a half feet 40 TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. II9 per qt. Early Kent. A very popular early Pea ; fine pods ; two and a half feet . . . .30 Early Dillestone. This is undoiUJtedly one of the earliest Peas known ; seven or eight days earlier than the Dan O'Rourke ; fine flavor ; good size, and one of the best . . 50 Drew's New Dwarf. This fine Pea is remarkable for its dwarf and branching growth, forming a bush one foot high and one foot broad ; consequently, only about one plant to each foot of row is required. It is medium in earliness, and extremely productive, each plant producing, with good culture, forty or fifty pods of rich, fine-flavored, large Peas . . . i.oo McLean's Little Gem. A dwarf, prolific, green wrinkled Marrow ; habit similar to Beck's Gem or Tom Thumb, and is a first early ; a great acquisition ; height one foot . go McLean's Advancer. A dwarf green wrinkled Marrow of fine flavor; long pods, well filled up ; very prolific ; nearly as early as the Dan O'Rourke; a comparatively new variety go McLean's Princess Royal. A very prolific, long-podded, early variety, of fine sugary flavor ; one foot high ; pods large, well filled ; vei7 productive . . . . S° McLean's Prolific. A dwarf early variety, coming in after the Dan O'Rourke; white wrinkled, with the Marrow flavor . '. 50 Early Prince Albert. An old well-known variety ; early and productive ; three feet . . 30 Early Washington. A standard sort ; very early and prolific ; three feet .... 30 Early Hill. Large full pods ; good bearer; three feet 30 Tom Thumb (Beck's Gem). Plants of remarkably low growth, seldom exceeding nine inches in height ; stout and branching : pods about two and a half inches in length, containing five or six peas, which are of a creamy-yello*' ; flavor; very productive. It may be cultivated in rows ten inches apart. . ., stick re- quired 75 Bishop's New Dwarf Long-podded. Stems about two feet high; pods nearly straight, .almost cylindrical, containing; six or seven white peas; very early; an abundant bearer, and of excellent quality 40 Carter's Surprise. A new variety of the Blue Surprise : pods large, very productive, and fine quality; an excellent market variety. Half-pint pkts., 25 .... 50 Alliance, or Eugenie. Plant about three feet in height, with pale-green foliage; pods single or in pairs, three inches long, containing five or six peas. When ripe, the peas are of medium size, cream-colored, and much shrivelled and indented ; the earliest white wrinkled Marrow Pea in cultivation 60 Climax, or Napoleon. Plants about three and a half feet high ; of robust growth ; pods three inches long, containing five or six peas. When ripe, these are of medium size, pale blue or olive, and, like Eugenie, much wrrinkled and indented ; the earliest of the blue wrinkled Marrow Peas 60 Champion of England. A standard sort, considered by all to be the best grown for gen- eral crop ; of delicious flavor ; very productive, and growing fi-om three to four feet . . 40 Champion of Scotland. This we consider one of .the best for main crop ; of r^*", buttery flavor ; very productive, and of large size 50 Blue Imperial. This is considered by many as a standard sort; very hardy, and yields abundantly ; of good quality and size 30 Missouri Marrowfat. This Pea is of American origin ; very productive ; of good quality, and well deserving cf cultivation ; about ten days earlier than the common Mar- rowfat ; large pods; a excellent market variety, growing from three to five feet . 30 Large White Marrowfat. .; ii excellent and profitable sort ; a little later than the preced- ing ; pods large and full ; very productive, growing from three to five feet . . 25 Black Eye Marrowfat. An excellent variety, growing about three feet high; pods large and full ; a prolific bearer, and can be recommended as one of the best of the Mar- rowfat varieties 25 Victoria Marrowfat. A fine late variety ; sweet, and of rich marrowfat flavor; very pro- lific ; three to five feet 50 Dwarf Marrowfat. A very early sort, with large fiill pods; rich flavor; very productive ; two feet 30 Veitch's Perfection. A new variety, of superior flavor and sweetness ; large pod, and a great bearer ; one of the best ; five feet 50 Sugar Pea. Eatable pods or string pea ; three feet 90 I*epper (Capsicum). German, Pfeffer. — French, Piment. — Spanish, Pimtenio. Capsicum or Pepper is a tender annual, much esteemed for it"; seasoning qualities. In all the various methods of preparation, it imparts vitality and promotes digestion. It is extensively used for pickling. CuLTiiRE. — The plants are always propagated fi-om seed. Sow in a hotbed, early in April, in shallow drills six inches apart, and transplant to the open ground when summer weather has com- menced. The plants should be set in warm mellow soil, in rows sixteen inches apart, and about the same distance apart in the rows ; or, in ordinary seasons, the following simple method mnv be adopted for a small garden, and will afford an abundant supply of peppers for family use : AVhen all danger from frost is past, and the soil is warm and settled, sow the seeds in the open ground, in drills three-fourths of an inch deep, and fourteen inches apart ; and, while growing, thin out the plants to ten inches apart in the rows. Cultivate in the usual manner, and the crop will be fit for use early in September. AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE Cayenne. The pods of this variety are quite small, cone-shaped, coral red when ripe, in- tensely acrid, and furnish the cayenne pepper of commerce. Per pkt., lo . .50 Cherry. The pods or fruit erect, nearly globular or cherry-form, and, at matur ty, of a deep rich, glossy, scarlet color, remarkable for its intense piquancy. Per pkt., lo . .50 Squash. Fruit compressed, more or less ribbed ; skin smooth and glossy ; flesh thick, mild, and pleasant to the taste ; the best variety for pickling alone. Per pkt., 10 . . 50 Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth. Similar to the preceding in form and color, but much larger ; fine for pickling. Per pkt., 10 ... 50 Sweet Spanish. Though one of the largest varieties, it is also one of the earliest; flesh sweet, mild, and pleasant ; used for salads and pickling. Per pkt., 10 . . -so Potato (SoLANUM Tuberosum), German, Kartoffel. — French, Pomtne de Terre. Culture. — A sandy loam is better calculated for the Potato than a heavy or very clayey soil. Though any soil will do, it must be observed that the roots produced in a light one are more dry and sweeter than those ^rown in a heavy soil. The finest Potatoes are grown in a new, light, rich loam. If the soil is heavy, the manure used should be composed of well-decayed leaves, horse-manure, and ashes, well blended and mixed together before using. A good crop can seldom be raised if this article is sparingljj- laid on. Sets for planting should be cut at least one week before planting, and spread out thin on a floor to dry. Another important consideration is, whether small tubers or large ones should be employed for making sets. Large tubers, however, are pref- erable, for the following reasons : In all plants, large buds tend to produce large shoots ; and small or weak buds, the reverse. Now, the eyes of Potatoes are true buds, and in small tubers they are comparatively weak : they consequently produce weak shoots, and the crop from such is inferior to that obtained from plants originating from large tubers furnished with stronger eyes. The part of the Potato planted is not a matter of indifference. It was found, by an experiment made in the garden of the Horticultural Society, that sets taken from the points of the tubers yielded at the rate of upwards of three tons per acre more than was obtained from employing the opposite end of the tubers. Potatoes are usually planted either in hills or ridges, the former method being the most com- mon in this country. As soon as the plants are fairly started above the surface, hoeing and surface stirring should be commenced. The earth should gradually be drawn about the hills, or along the ridges, at each successive hoeing, and every encouragement given to the side-roots to extend them- selves ; for, nearly at their extremities, the tubers are formed : so that deeply stirring the ground between the hills or ridges tends to their extension. But this treatment must not be carried beyond a certain stage in the growth of the plant, or after the tubers have reached a considerable size, as the extremities of the roots might be seriously injured. In the preservation of Potatoes, it,is of the first importance that they be excluded from light. In a state of complete darkness, they should, therefore, be placed, the day they are taken out of the grourid. Drying has a bad effect on the skin of the Potato. per bush. Early Handsworth. A new variety lately received from England, which is believed to be the earliest of any in cultivation ; superior either for forcing, or culture in the open ground. Dwarf and prolific 6.00 Early Stevens. A variety which originated in Northern Vermont. Very early and produc- tive ; tubers of medium size, roundish ; flesh white, of excellent flavor. A supe- rior market variety 2.50 Early Sovereign. A favorite early variety, of excellent quality; very productive, and a good keeper 3.00 Extra Early White. An early and well-known variety. Very productive, and of good flavor 2.50 Early Wendall. One of the largest of the early. Very productive, of uniformly good quality; keeps well ; one of the best for general cultivation 2.50 Jackson white. Flesh perfectly white when cooked, remarkably dry, mealy, farinaceous, and well-flavored. A good keeper, commands the highest market-price, and, every thing considered, must be classed as one of the best, and recommended for gen- eral cultivation 2.00 Dalmahoy. A new variety; from Ireland. A handsome medium-sized Potato, very flow- ery, and of good flavor. Prolific, good keeper, and, all things considered, one of the best for general cultivation 3.00 Davis's Seedling. For general cultivation, this variety is probably one of the most profitable sorts known, as it yields abundantly, even with ordinary cultivation. It is of good quality and fine flavor ; flesh nearly white, slightly tinged with pink when cooked . 2.00 Goodrich's Early. One of the largest and earliest varieties; two weeks earlier than the Jackson White, and one of the most productive, — two hundred and fifty bushels having been grown to the acre. Per pk„ 1.50 3.00 Goodrich's Garnet Chili. This variety is healthy, yields abundantly, and is greatly supe- rior to many sorts for table use, and might be profitably grown for farm purposes . 2.00 Cuzco. White flesh, good size and flavor. A most abundant bearer ; keeps well ; good for a general crop 2.00 Calico. A seedling of the Garnet Chili, a little earlier than that variety; has a firm, crisp flesh ; cooks white and dry 3.00 New White Peach-blow. A decided improvement upon the well-known Jersey Peach- blow. Flesh white, floury, of most excellent quality. Cannot be too strongly recommended ; a first-rate market variety 2.00 Aboz-e prices subject to I'arintion. POTATO CLIMAX. See page 142. POTATO EARLY ROSE. See page 143. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 121 I*u.mpl$;Ln. (Cucurbita Pepo). Germau, Kurbis. — French, Courge. — Spanish, Calabaza. We cannot think of admitting tlois vegetable into the precincts of a garden where there are Cucumbers, Melons, and others of similar class. It would mix with and contaminate the quality of the more valuable sorts ; besides, they would occupy more space than most could allow, as many of the varieties attain enormous size. Culture. — Pumpkins are not so particular in regard to soil as Melons or Cucumbers, but, in other respects, are cultivated in a similar manner, though on a much larger scale. They are gen- erally raised on cultivated farms, between liills of Indian Com, and may be planted with success in fields, by themselves. per oz. Cheese, Medium-sized. One of the best for cooking purposes. Per pkt., 5 . . .10 Large Yellow. Grows to a large size ; better adapted for feeding purposes than for cook- ing. Per pkt., 5. Per lb., 40. Mammoth. A very large, coarse-growing variety. Per pkt, 10 40 Hadisli (Rhaphanus Sativus). German, Rettig Radies. — French, Radis, Rave, Petite Rave. — Spanish, Rabano. The Radish is a hardy annual plant, much esteemed for its grateful relish, and is extensively cultivated for its roots. Its excellence consists in being succulent, mild, crisp, and tender; and the roots should be eaten before they are overgrown, which makes them tough and thready. The seed-pods are excellent for pickling if gathered while young and green. Culture. — For early crops, sow in spring, as soon as the ground can be worked, in light rich soil; for later crops, a deep, moist soil is preferable. Sow the seed thinly in drills, covering them with about a quarter of an inch of fine earth. If space is limited, the seed may be sown with Onions or Lettuce ; they are said to be much less affected by the maggot if grown with the former. The plants should be frequently and copiously watered in dry weather, which tends to their rapid growth, thus securing its excellent qualities. For very early use, sow on gentle hotbeds. per oz. Early Shor<-iop Long Scarlet. Roots long, growing partly out of the ground, of a beau- tiful deep pink color ; flesh white, transparent, crisp, and of good flavor. Grows quick ; standard sort for marketing or private use. Per pkt., 5 . . . .10 Scarlet Turnip. A very early variety, deserving general cultivation on account of its rich color, crisp and tender qualities ; should be used while young. Per pkt., 5 . . 15 White Turnip. Bulb similar to the preceding. Skin white; flesh white and semi-trans- parent. Some days later than the scarlet. Per pkt., 5 15 Scarlet Olive-shaped. In the form of an olive, terminating in a very slim top-root. Skir fine scarlet ; neck small ; flesh rose-colored, tender, and excellent. Early, and well adapted for forcing or general crop. -Per pkt., 5 15 Long Salmon. A fine variety, in size and form similar to the Early Short-top Long Scarlet, but is a paler red ; coming in a few days later. Per pkt., s IS Black Spanish. One of the latest as well as the the hardiest of the Radishes, and is con- sidered an excellent sort for winter use. Large size ; color black ; of firm texture. To keep well, should be packed in sand. Per pkt, 5 15 Long White Chinese. Skin white, and of fine texture ; flesh fine-grained, crisp, and very good flavored. Its season the same as the preceding. Per pkt., 10 . . .30 Rose-colored China Winter. Size full medium ; skin comparatively fine, and of a bright rose-color ; flesh firm, and rather piquant. A very late variety. Per pkt., 10 . 30 New French Breakfast. A new quick-growing variet};. Oval form; color scarlet, tipped with white ; fine flavored. Very ornamental in appearance : much esteemed by the French. Excellent for forcing. Per pkt., 15 20 Kliutoarb (Rheum Hvbridum.) German, Rhubarber. — French, Rhubarbe. — Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo. Culture. — Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil. The richer its condi- tion, and the deeper it is stiiTed, the better. Sow in drills an inch deep. Thin out to six inches apart. In the fall, trench a piece of ground, and manure it well ; then transplant the young plants into it three feet apart each way. Cover with leaves or litter the first winter, and give a dress- ing of coarse manure every fall. To procure an immediate crop, plant roots which are already grown. per oz. Victoria. A large variety ; one of the best for general use. Per pkt, s . . . . «S Linnaeus. Large, tender, and fine-flavored. Per pkt, 5 25 Downing's Mammoth. Extra large, tender and fine. Per pkt, 10 25 Prince Albert. An early variety ; superior quality. Per pkt, 10 25 Champagne. New large scarlet ; very tender. Per pkt, 10 25 Cahoon's Mammoth. Very large. Per pkt, 10 25 Salsify, or Oyster Plant (Tragopogon Porrifolius). German, Bocksbart. — French, Sahifis. — Spanish, Ostra vegetal. The Salsify is a hardy biennial plant, and is principally cultivated for its roots, which are long and tapering, and, when grown in good soil, measure twelve or fourteen inches in length. It is considered wholesome and nutritious. When cooked, the flavor resembles that of the oyster, and is a good substitute for it : whence the popular name. 16 122 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE Culture. — This plant succeeds best in a light well-enriched soil, which, previous to sowing, should be stirred to the depth of twelve or fourteen inches. Sow the seed in drills half an inch deep, and ten inches apart, early in the spring. Thin them out, when an inch high, to four or six inches apart. Keep the ground clear of weeds, giving them the general culture of carrots. They are perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter. Store a quantity for winter's use, packed in earth or sand. Those remaining in the ground should be dug before commencing growth in spring. per oz. Salsify, or Oyster Plant. Per pkt, lo 25 ©corzonera, or Slack Salsify (Scorzonera Hispanica). German, Schwarz'umrzel. — French, Scorxonere. — Spanish, Escorzonera. per oz. Cultivated like the common Oyster Plant, which it much resembles in its mode of growth. It is also prepared for the table in the same manner. Per pkt., 10 ... 25 ®ea I^ale (Crambe Maritama). German, Selkohl Meerkohl. — French, Crambe Maritime. — Spanish, Breton de mar. This plant is found growing on the seacoast of Europe, particularly in England. It is closely related to the Cabbage, and can be obtained with very little trouble. The mode of dressing this vegetable for the table is the same as that for Asparagus, which it much resembles. Culture. — The seeds may be sown in April, in drills an inch and a half deep, and fourteen or sixteen inches asunder. The soil must be previously well enriched, and thoroughly trenched. Let the plants remain until the following spring, then transplant them in rows three feet apart, and eighteen inches apart in the rows. The eai-th should be occasionally stirred when the rains have run the surface together. Late in the fall, cover the crowns of the plants with a few inches of earth, making a ridge over the rows about a foot and a half high. After the cutting is over in the spring, level the earth into trenches, adding a good coat of strong manure. per oz. Sea Kale. Per pkt., 10 30 Spinacli (Spinacia Oleracea). German, Spinat. — French, Epinard. — Spanish, Espiiiaca. Spinach is very hardy, and consequently a very important vegetable for cold climates. It is ex- tremely wholesome and palatable. Culture. — Spinach is best developed and most tender when grown in rich soil. It should be heavily manured and deeply trenched. Sow early in March for summer crop, in drills, which method renders the cultivation and the gathering of the produce more convenient. Encourage tlie growth with frequent hoeing, which draws the moisture to the roots. For a succession, a few seeds of the summer varieties may be sown, at intervals of a fortnight, from April to August, Sow from the middle of August to the beginning of September, for the winter crop, in a light sandy soil, on raised beds, which enables it better to stand the severe frost. This, too, must'be well manured, and deeply trenched. Scatter the seed thinly in drills as for the summer varieties, one to three inches deep, from twelve to eighteen inches apart, and cover them with the finest of the soil. Thin the plants as soon as they are strong enough to draw, leaving them about nine inches apart in the row. Two ounces of seed will plant five drills, each forty feet long. per 01. Round or Summer. Leaves large, thick, and fleshy; rounded at the ends ; a little crimped ; in general use for early planting. Per pkt., 5 10 Fall, or Prickly. Leaves seven or eight mches long ; halbert-shaped ; thin in texture, and nearly erect ; one of the hardiest, and most generally used for fall planting. Per pkt., s . . . _ . . . . .10 Lettuce-leaved. Leaves large, thick, dark green, and of superior quality; should be sown in the spring. Per pkt., 10 15 New Zealand. A large-growing variety, requiring a warm rich soil. Its superiority over other varieties consists in the fact that it grows luxuriantly, and produces leaves of the greatest succulency, in the hottest weather. Per pkt., 10 .... 30 Flander's. A very hardv and productive variety, of superior quality. Per pkt., 5 . . 10 Sqtiasli (Cucurbita Melo Pepo). German, Kurbiss. — French, Courge. — Spanish, Calabasa iontanera. The several varieties of the Squash are very useful in this and other warm climates, as they on be grown to perfection in the summer. It is in general use from June to August, and the late vari- eties the whole winter until May. It is extensively cultivated in this vicinity for the market. Culture. — Any good enriched soil is adapted to the growth of the Squash. They only thrive well in a wann temperature, as all the varieties are tender annuals ; and the seed should not be sown in spring until all danger from frost is past, and the ground is warm and thoroughly settled. The hills should be made from eight to ten inches in depth, m.inured well, and covered about ihree- fourths of an inch deep. Keep the earth about the plants loose and clean, removing the surplus vines from time to time, allowing not more than three plants to a hill. The custom of cutting or nipping off the leading shoots of the running varieties is now practised to some extent, with the im- pression that it both facilitates the formation of fruitful laterals and the early maturing of the fruit. Whether the amount of product is increased by the process, is rot yet determined. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 123 TURBAN SQUASH. YOKOHAMA SQUASH. per oz. Early Egg, or Apple. Skin yellowish-white; thin ; flesh dry and well-flavored in its green state; fruit small. Per pkt., 5 20 Early Yellow Bush Scolloped. An early, flat, scollop-shaped sort; color yellow; flesh pale yellow, tolerably fine-grained and well-flavored ; ver>' productive. Per pkt., 5, Early White Bush ScDllopek. This is a sub-variety of the Early Yellow Bush. The plant has the same dwarf habit, and the fruit is nearly of the same size and form. Per pkt., 5 Early Summer Bush Crookneck. This is generally esteemed as one of the finest of the summer varieties ; color bright yellow ; skin very warty, thin, and easily broken ; flesh dry and well-flavored ; should be used while young. Per pkt., 5 . Boston Marrow. Form ovate; skin thin; when ripe, bright orange; flesh rich salmon- yellow, very dry, fine-grained, and for sweetness and excellence unsurpassed ; a very popular variety in the Boston market ; a fall and winter variety. Per pkt., 5, 15 "5 IS Huer.^RD SQUASH. Hubbard. This is a superior variety, and the best winter Squash known; flesh bright orange-yellow, fine-grained, very dry, sweet, and rich-flavored ; keeps throughout the winter. Per pkt., 10 ........... . Fall or Winter Crookneck. The kind most generally cultivated in New England for fall and winter use ; flesh salmon-red, very close-grained, dry, sweet, and fine-flavored keeps well. Per pkt., 5 Canada Crookneck. A smaller variety of the preceding; ripens early, and, all things con- sidered, is one of the best of the Crooknecks for general cultivation ; very prolific. Per pkt. , s Honolulu Nectarine. Productive, and of good quality ; keeps well. Per pkt., 10 Valparaiso, or Lima Cocoanut. A large-gromng winter variety ; a good variety for fall and winter use. Per pkt., 5 Custard. Skin or shell creamy-white ; flesh pale yellow, not remarkable for solidity or fine ness if texture ; one of the hardiest and most productive. Per pkt., s . Mammoth. Tli!"5 is the largest variety known, and, under favorable conditions of climate, and in nch soil, it often grows to the weight of from a hundred to a hundred and forty pounds. Per pkt., 25. 124 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE Moore's Vegetable Cream. A new English variety of the Vegetable Marrow, introduced by Thomas Moore, Esq., Secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society, and rec-m- mended as a most valuable acquisition. Per pkt., 25. Turban, or Turk's Cap. A superior late-growing variety. At the blossom-end, the fruit suddenly contracts to an irregular, cone-like point or termination ; of a greenish color, striped with white, and thus in form and color somewhat resembling a tur- ban ; whence the name ; flesh orange-yellow, thick, fine-grained, sugary, and well- flavored. (See engraving, p. 121.) Per pkt., 10 .... . _ . 40 Yokohoma. A new variety fiom Japan ; finest-grained of all the Squashes, with a rich Marrow flavor. (See engraving, p. 121.) Per pkt., 15 40 Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum). German, Liebesapfel. — French, Tofnate. — Spanish, Tomaie. Tliejft is no vegetable on the catalogue that has obtained such popularity in so short r time as the one row under consideration. It may be served in various ways, and, m nearly every form, is highly esteemed. Culture. — The Tomato is raised from seeds, which should be sown in a hotbed in March, or in pots in a warm window. They should be started as early and forwarded as rapidly as possible, whether by hotbed or open-air culture. When about two inches high, they should be t-ansplanted, in single plants, to warm, light, rich soil. Water freely at the time of transplanting. Shelter from the sun for a few days, or until they are well established. If sown in the oi>en ground, select a sheltered situation, pulverize the soil finely, and sow in drills. This may be done the last of March or first of April. When the plants are three or four inches high, transplant to where they are to remain, as before directed. per oz. Early Apple-shaped. A very early and productive variety ; round, smooth, and of medium size. Per pkt., 10 30 Large Smooth Red. Fruit somewhat flattened, inclining to globular in its general outline ; medium size ; skin deep rich crimson ; flesh bright pink or rose color ; one of the best for general cultivation. Per pkt., s 25 Lester's Perfected. Of recent introduction; regular form; large size; flesh firm and well-flavored. Per pkt., 10 40 Large Red. A very early variety, of large size ; skin bright red ; flesh pink or rose color. Per pkt., 5 25 Pear-shaped. A small, red, pyriform or pear-shaped variety; fine for preserving. Per pkt., 10 35 Large Yellow. A sub-variety of the Red Pear-shaped, with a clear, semi-transparent, yel- low skin and yellow flesh ; little used except for preserving and pickles. Per pkt., 5, 30 Red Plum. Remarkable for its symmetry, and for its uniform size. It is hardy and pro- ductive ; used principally for preserving and pickles. Per pkt., 10 ■ • • 35 Yellow Plum. Similar to above, except in color, which is bright yellow. Per pkt., 10 . .q Cherry. A small variety, growing in clusters. Per pkt., 10 .q Grape. A quite small red variety, growing in long clusters, like grapes, and useful for pre- serves; a new variety. Per pkt., 10 50 French Tree {Tomato de Laye). A new French variety, growing erect, in tree form ; very ornamental, as well as large, and one of the best flavored. Per pkt., 10 . . 1.50 Fejee Island. Fruit large, bright red, sometimes ribbed; often smooth and well-fiUed to the centre. Per pkt., 10 2o White Tomato. Similar to the Large Red, except in color. Per pkt., 10. Early York. One of the very earliest varieties; of good size, productive, and excellent flavor. Per pkt., 10 40 Cook's Favorite. A comparatively new variety; medium size, oval form, fair skin, deep crimson, very productive, and -jxcellent flavor ; one of the best for general cultiva- tion. Per pkt., 10 4° Tilden's New Seedling. This new and valuable variety was originated by Mr. Tilden. 01 Iowa. It is rather dwarf in its habit, and has distinct and peculiar foliage. The fruit is large, roundish, or roundish-oval, in shape ; skin smooth, glossy, and of a bright-red color ; flesh remarkably solid. It ripens early, bears abundantly, keeps a longer time after being gathered, and bears carriage better, than any other variety. Five hundred bushels were produced on an acre by Mr. Tilden. Per pkt., lo 50 Strawberry, or Ground Cherry (Physalis A Ikekengi). This, though called a Tomato, is, a distinct species ; excellent for preserves, having a peculiar delicate strawberry flavor. Per pkt., 10 . . .50 Tui'Xiip (Brassica Rapa). German, Stecknibe. — French, Navet. — Spanish, Nabo coniun. This is a wholesome and useful f)lant both for man and beast, and highly deserving of cultiva- tion. It has become in some countries an extensive field-crop. Culture. — All the sorts are propagated by seeds, which should be sown where the plants are to remain, as they do not generally succeed well when tr.insplanted. Sow as early as the ground will allow, in drills fourteen inches ajiart and half an inch in depth. The young plants should be thinned to five or six inches asunder. When the bottoms begin to enlarge, remove the earth gently to the depth of an inch and a half, and apply wood-ashes. The sowing for the winter's supply is made in August. One thing must be observed, — to have the ground always fresh dug before sow- TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. ing. Turnips must be harvested before severe freezing weather ; for, though comparatively very hardy, few of the varieties will survive the winters of the Northern States in the open ground. Cut the leaves off to about half an inch from the bulb ; collect the latter and put them in a dry pit or cellar ; cover with straw and earth over all. Thus protected, they will keep fresh till February. The seed will retain its vitality for three years if kept in a dry place. If it is two years old, soak it in water twenty-four hours before sowing. per oz. Early Whiie Flat Dutch, or Spring Turnip. Size medium ; of quick growth, juicy, and of excellent quality ; may be used either in spring or fall. Per pkt., 5 . . .10 Early Snowball. Round; white; a fine early variety. Per pkt., 5 10 White-top, Strap Leaf. Tliis is an early variety, which is fast taking the place of the old early Dutch ; considered one of the best for market, or table use. Per pkt., 5 . 10 Purple-top, Strzp Leaf. This variety has the form and character of the White-top, Strap L'"af, except in color. These two kinds are the best for spring or fall sowing, and for all garden culture, where they may be grown fair and free from wonns, if not sown too early in the fall ; flesh fine-grained, and rich and buttery flavored. Per pkt., 5 . . .10 Yellow Malta. A beautiful, very symmetrical, sm;cll-bulbed, early variety; skin very smooth, bright orange-yellow ; flesh pale y.llow, finegrained, and well-flavored. Per pkt., 5 ' ro Yellow Aberdeen. A hardy and productive variety ; flesh pale yellow, tender, and sugary ; keeps well. Per pkt., 5 10 Early Yellow Dutch. A variety similar to the preceding, and is a good garden variety. Per pkt., 5 10 Orange Jelly. A superior variety, of quick growth and fine flavor; flesh bright yellow. Per pkt, 5 . . . . . . . . . 10 Robertson's Golden Stone. Smooth and symmetrical; skin bright yellow; flesh firm, sweet, and well-flavored ; remarkably hardy, and keeps well ; one of the best for winter use. Per pkt., 5 .10 Large White Norfolk. A sub-variety of the Common Flat Turnip ; grows to a large size; flesh white and coarse-grained, but sweet. Per pkt., 5 10 Long Wli'te Tankard. This variety is recommended for its earliress and productiveness, but must be considered a field rather than a table variety. Per pkt., 5 . . .10 Red Top Tankard. Similar to above, except in color. Perpki., 5 10 Long White, or Cow Horn. An excellent variety; grows quickly to a good size; flesh white, fine-grained, and sweet. It keeps well, and is esteemed by many the best of all for culinary purposes ; to have it keep well, gather before severe frosts. Per pkt., s 10 Long Wh'te French, or Sweet German. One of the very best for winter or spring use, either for the table or for feeding stock. The flesh is firm, sweet, and of excellent flavor ; none better for keeping ; should be sown in June. Per pkt., 5 . . lo RUTA-BAGA, OR SWEDE TURNIP. Skirving's Purple-top. This is a superior variety, hardy and productive; flesh yellow, of solid texture, sweet and well-flavored. 1 1 is a good keeper. Per pkt., 5 . . 10 Early Stubble Swede. This is recommended for its quick grovrth, and is well adapted for late sowing. Flesh firm, and well-flavored ; very productive. Per pkt., 5 . . 10 White's Eclipse, or Hybrid. A comparatively new variety, and excellent for early feeding purposes. Large size, and well-flavored. Per pkt., 5 10 Laing's Improved Purple-top. A superior variety, hardy and productive. Flesh yellow, solid, and well-flavored ; one of the best. Per pkt., 5 10 A.T101WCATIC POT, .AJVI> 8 WJJET HEIIISB. The generality of Aromatic, Pot, and Sweet rierbs, may be raised from seed sown early in spring. As only a small quantity of these are necessary for family use, they may occupy a comer by them- selves. They thrive best in a mellow, free soil, and care should be ixercised to harvest them at the proper time. The greater part of the following-named Herbs are i^rennial, and will multiply fi-om the seed they drop, or from partings from the roots. The offsets, roots, or young plants, thus raised, should be planted at suii.ible distances from each other. The beds should be kept free from weeds ; and, as the herbs come into flower, cut them on a dry day, and spread them in a shady place to dry for use. The best method for preserving them is to rub them through a sieve when thoroughly dry, and pack them in tin boxes. Be careful to put them in a dry place. Price, per pkt., 10 ; by the ounce on application. Angelica. Anise. Balm, Lemon. Basil, Sweet. Borage. Bene Plant. Burnet. Cardoon. Caraway. Chervil. Chiccory. Coriander. Corn Salad. Cumin. Camelina. Dandelion. Dill. French Sorrel. Hyssop. Horehound. Lavender. Pennyroyal. Pot Marigold. Rosemary. Rue. Sage. Saffron. Summer Savory. Sweet Marjoram. Sweet Fennel. Thyme. VE:GETA.I5IL.E «& a.oixtcxjil.txji?,a.il, SEEOS, «&c. PRICES OF SOME LEADING ARTICLES BY THE POUND OR BUSHEL. g.OO 14.00 Beans. per bush. Early Mohawk .... |8.oo Early China . Early Yellow Six-weeks Early Valentine White Marrow Horticultural Pole. Indian Chief. Large Lima . Case-knife Dutch Runners Beets. Early Bassano Early Blood Turnip Long Blood . White Sugar . Mangel Wurzel Mangel Wurzel, Yellow Globe Ca'jbaije. Early York .... Early Oxheart Early Wakefield . Mason's Early Drumhead Stone Mason Drumhead : Winningstadt .... Large Drumhead (American) Large Drumhead (imported) . Premium Flat Dutch (American Green Globe Savoy (American) Red Dutch .... Carrot. Early Horn .... Long Orange .... Large White Field Long Yellow Altringham Cauhliower. Half-early Paris . . . per lb, Le Normand .... per oz, Large White French . . per lb. Walcherin .... " Celery. White Solid . Red SoUd Boston Market ij.OO 12.00 12.00 per lb. 2.00 1.50 1.50 •75 •7S •75 per lb. 2.50 300 5.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 per lb. 1.50 I- 50 1. 00 1-25 30.00 2.50 8.00 14.00 per lb. 4.00 " 4.00 per oz. .50 per lb. . 1. 25 per lb. 50 per one liundred eats. 4.00 Chiccory (for coffee) Chinese Sugar-cane Corn. Darling's Early. Shelled, fS.oo bush Red-cob Sweet. Shelled, 5.00 . . 4.00 Assylum Sweet. Shelled, 6.00 . . 5.00 Stowell's Evergreen. Shelled, 6.00 . 5.00 Burr's Improved Sweet. Shelled, 6.00. 5.00 Cucumber. per lb. Early Cluster 1.50 Eariy Short Prickly .... 1.50 Early White-spined .... 2.00 Long Green 2.00 Kohl Kabi. per lb. Early White 4-00 Purple 3-<^° Lettuce. per lb. Early Silesia 3.00 Drumhead 3.00 White Cabbage 4.00 Large India 5.00 Butter 4.00 Melon (VVater). per lb. Mountain Sweet jli-so Black Spanish 2.00 Mountain Sprout 2.00 Melon (ivlusk). per lb. Nutmeg 1.50 Jenny Lind Early 2.f o Green Citron 1.50 Large Yellow Musk .... 1.50 Christiana 300 Large Cantelope ..... 1.50 Oiion. per lb. Large Yellow 6.00 Yellow Danvers 6.00 While Portugal 7.00 Large Red 6.00 Par iiip. per lb. White Dutch 80 Par;ley. per lb. Extra Curled 1.50 Peas. per bush. Early Dan O'Rourke .... 7.50 Early Emperor 6.00 Early Kent 7.00 Blue Imperial 6.50 Champion of England .... 10.00 Missouri Marrowfat .... 5.00 White Marrowfat 4.50 Black-eyed Marrowfat .... 4.50 Victoria Marrowfat .... 9.00 Pumpkin. per lb. Large Cheese 75 Large Yellow Field 40 Radish. per lb. Scarlet Turnip 1.25 Early Olive-shaped .... 1.25 Long Scarlet i.oo Spinach. per lb. Summer 75 Winter, Prickly 75 Salsify. per lb. Salsify 2.00 Squash. per lb. Early White Bush .... 1.25 Summer Crookneck .... 1.25 Winter Crookneck .... 1.50 Boston Marrow 2.00 Hubbard 2.00 Tomato. per lb. Early Red, or Apple . . . .4.00 Large Smooth Red .... 3.00 Lester's Perfected 4.00 Large Yellow 4 00 Pear shaped 4.00. Turn -p. per lb. Eariy White Dutch .... i.oo Extra Early White-top . . . . ' i.oo Red-top, Strap-leaf . . . .1.00 White-top I.oo Long White French .... i.oo Long Yellow French .... i.oo Golden Ball i.oo Yellow Aberdeen i.oo Yellow Swedish, or Ruta-baga . . .75 Purple-top Ruta-baga .... j.oo Laing's Improved Ruta-baga . . i.oo White Sweet German .... 1.00 Fine American Rutabaga . . . i.oo TOBACCO SEEX*. Connecticut Seed-leaf. Extra. Per oz., 35 Havana Tru« (imported). Per pkt., 20 Maryland. Per pkt., 10 ... . Virginia. Per pkt 126 per lb. ^3.50 per oz. I.oo " 50 •50 COMPLETE ASSORTMENTS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS, FOR ONE YEAR'S SUPPLY, Selected by us with particular regard to the wants of every purchaser, and containing only the most popular and approved sorts, such as we can confidently recommend, and such as we are sure will give the most perfect satisfaction. These Collections are always on hand, and can be sent by express, or No. 5 by mail, at the shortest notice, upon receipt of the price named. ARTICLES. Peas Early Dan O'Rourke Dwarf Blue Imperial . Champion of England Dwarf Marrowfat Beans. Large Lima (pole) . Horticultural (pole) Early Long Yellow Six-weeks Early China Beets. Early Blood Turnip . Long Blood Early Bassano Brussels Sprouts . Broccoli. Early Purple Cape Carrots. Early Horn . Long Orange Cauliflower. Half-early Paris Cabbage. Early York Winningstadt Premium Flat Dutch . Red Dutch . . . . _ Celery. Seymour's White Solid Corn. Darling's Early . Large Twelve-rowed Sugar Stowell's Evergreen . Cress. Fine Curled Cucumber. Extra Early Russian Early White Spine Leek. Lorvdon Flag Endive. Green Curled . Lettuce. Early Curled Silesia Early Tennisball Large India. Musk-melon. Nutmeg Green Citron White Japan Water-melon. Mountain Sweet Citron (for preserves) . Onion. Yellow Danvers Large Red Wethersfield Okra. Long Green Parsley. Double Curled Extra Parsnip. Large Dutch. Student .... Pepper. Large Squash Radish. Long Scarlet Short-top Olive-shaped Salsify Spinach. Round, or Summer Prickly, or Winter Squash. Early Bush, or Scollop Hubbard .... Boston Marrow . Winter Crookneck Tomato. Early Red Large Red Smooth Erect, or Tree Turnip. Red Top Strap-leaved Long White French . Sweet German Egg-plant. Large Round Purple Sweet and Pot Herbs. Sweet Marjoram Caraway Summer Savory Sage . Thyme . Rosemary No. I, No. 2, for $20, for f 10, contains contains 3 quarts 2 quarts 2 quarts 2 quarts I quart I quart 1 quart 2 quarts 2 ounces 4 ounces 2 ounces 1 ounce 5 ounce 2 ounces 4 ounces 4 ounce I J ounces I J ounces I J ounces 5 ounce I ounce 1 quart 2 quarts 1 quart 2 ounces 1 ounce 2 ounces I ounce I ounce I ounce . 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(Creeping Bent Grass ) This variety is well adapted for moist places, which sometimes overflow : fine for lawns or permanent pastures on account of its growing earlier and later than other varieties . .... per bushel, $b.oo Vulgaris. (Red Top.) This valuaDii; jrass is well known throughout the Northern and Middle States, generally sown with clover and Timothy. Market price. . per lb. Alopecurus Pratens's. (Meadow Fox-tail.) Avery useful variety forpastures; closely re- sembling Timothy, but maybe distinguished from it as having one palea only ; grows quickly and very early, succeeding best in meadow land 80 Anlhoxanthum Odoratum. (Sweet-Scented Vernal Grass ) This is one of the earliest spring, as well as one of the latest in the autumn, and is almost the only grass that is fra- grant. It yields but a moderate crop, yet it should be planted freely on account of its quality for feeding green, or cut for hay t fvi Avena Flavescens (Yellow Oat Grass.) Suitable for dry meadows and pastures : should be cultivated with other grass ; Sweet Vernal and Crested Doj's-tail are best adapted ; useful for fodder 75 Bromus Schraderi. (Rescue Grass.) A ver;- valuable variety for general cultivation, espe- cially for dry grounds, yielding two crops each season ; is mucJi liked by cattle in green state. Nati-ve of Australia 1.25 Cynosurus Cristatus. (Crested Dog's-tail.) A fine variety for permanent pastures or lawns ; forms a close turf, rather fine foliage ; succeeding best on dry and gravelly soils ; the seed-stocks are dry and wiry, buc the foliage is much liked by cattle . . . .80 Dactylis Glomerata. (Orchard Grass.) This is one of the most valuable and widely-known of all the pasture-grasses. Its rapidity of growth, the luxuriance of its aftermath, and its power of enduring the cropping of cattle, commend it highly. It should be fed close to prevent it running to seed, when it loses a large proportion of its nutritive matter. All kinds of stock eat it greedily when green ; well adapted for growing under trees per bushel 3. 50 per lb. Festuca Durinscula. (Hard Fescue.) A fine variety, suitable for lawns and pastures ; grow- ing well in most any kind of soil, particularly dry soils ; fine folia'je, adapted for sheep-grazing: should be planted with Festuca Pratensis and Poa Trivialis. . .50 Pratensis. (Meadow Fescue.) One of the most common of the Fescue grasses, said to be the Randall grass of Virginia. An excellent pasture-grass, forming a very con- siderable portion of the turf of old pastures and fields. In addition to its qualities as a pasture-grass, it is said to make a very good quality of hay ; much relished by cat- tle. Thriving in any soil . 60 Ovina. (Sheep Fescue ) This is much used by the English for sheep-pastures ; yields but a moderate crop, and is only recommended for sheep-pastures, as they are very fond of it. It improves the flavor of mutton very much . .... .60 - Loliacea. (Danied Spike Fescue.) This variety is nearly allied to the tall Fescue, and possesses much the same qualities. It grows naturally in moist rich meadows, forming a good permanent pasture-grass 80 Holcus Lanatus. (Meadow Soft Grass.) This beautiful grass grows best in moist fields and peaty soil ; productive, and of easy cultivation, but cattle are not very fond of it ; only recommended for planting on poor peaty soil, where other grasses will not succeed. .75 Lolium Perenne. (English Rye Grass.) A very valuable variety for permanent pasture; best adapted for moist land. Very nutritious per bushel, 5.00 ^— Italicum. (Italian Rye Grass.) This variety has been lately introduced. Said to be superior to the perennial Rye Grass ; excellent for early sheep-feeding, per bushel, 5 00 Phleum Pretense. (Timothy or Herds-grass.) This well-known variety is highly recom- mended for hay-crops. Thriving best on moist peaty or loamy soils of medium tenacity. It grows very readily, and yields large crops. It should be cut in the blossom, or directly after: it is much relished by horses and cattle, while it possesses a large amount of nutritive matter in comparison with other grasses. Market price. Poa Trivialis. (Rough-stalked Meadow Grass.) This is a valuable grass to cultivate in moist, sheltered soils, possessing very considerable nutritive qualities ; exceedingly relished by cattle, horses, and sheep ; when sown with other varieties, it yields more than an average crop per lb .80 Nemoralis. (Wood Meadow Grass.) This is certainly to be classed among the good shaded pasture-grasses, furnishing a fine succulent and very nutritive herbage which cattle are very fond of; mudi recommended for pleasure-grounds, particularly under trees per lb. .75 Pratensis. (Kentucky Blue Grass, or June Grass.) This is an early grass, very common in the soils of New England and the West, and highly recommended for lawns ; grows well in dry gravelly soils ; very nutritive for all kmds of grazing-stock. Per bushel, from $4.00 to $8.00. OIli?LS© ©EEX> FOR 1L.A.V\^]VS. One of the most pleasing features connected with a garden is a well-kept lawn ; but, to secure this most desirable object, much depends upon the selection of such grasses as will present a fresh and luxuriant verdure throughout the season. For this purpose, a mixture of sevei al kinds of the finer grasses is most suitable. These we can supply ready mixed, of the best sorts, and proper proportions of each. The quantity usually sown is two bushels per acre. Per bushel, j!6.oo; 20 cents per qt. Extra fine French, best adapted for dry soil, 30 cents per qt. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 129 ORA.I1V A.TVr> GRJic^S SEE!)©. The prices of these market rates and of the Barley. Bedfurd Oats. Budcwheat. Spring Wheat. Winter Wheat. Spring Rye. Winter Rye. Broom Corn. Field Peas. Spring Vetches. Flax-seed. are variable ; but purchasers may best quality. Hungarian Grass. Chinese Sugar Cane. Canada Corn. Dutton " King Philip Corn. Herds Grass, or Timothy. Northern Red-top Grass. Southern Red-top Grass. Rhode- Island Bent Grass. Fine-top, or Dew-grass. ' Millet. depend on having them at the lowest Fowl Meadow Grass. Orchnrd Grass. Perennial Rye Grass. Meadow Foxtail Grass. Sweet Vernal Grass. Italian Rye Grass. Northern Red Clover. Southern Red Clover. White Dulch Clover. Lucerne, or French Clover. Kentucky Blue Grass, ext. clean. FUXJIT SEET>S. Apple Seed Cherry Pits Currant Seed Gooseberry Seeds Grape (Hothouse) lb. 50-50 .50 oz. .75 " I 25 " 1. 00 Peach Pits Plum Pits Pear Seed Quince Seed Raspberry Seed bush. $2.00 • lb. ■SO 300 4.00 oz. •75 STRATVBEKKY SEED. Saved from our large collection of over forty varieties, embracing all the best European and American kinds in cultivation. Mixed seed. Per pkt., $0.25. oii]va.]m:eivt_4.il, tree seeos. lb. oz. $<. Norw3Ly Spruce (A ii'es Excelsa) ID. ^1.50 Kuropemi SUver Fir (A Sies Peciiftaia) "150 " Norwa.y Maple (Acer P/aianoides) "1.50 " Sug:ir M:\p\e {A cer Sacc/tarifiuMt) .,......" 1.50 " Tree oi Heaven {A i/aKthns Glandulosa) " 2.50 " ShelharV^Carya Alba) . qt. Ornamental Thorn (Crattgg^is Coccinezts) lb. 1.25 oz. 'Burmr\^ Hash [Euonyntus A ntericaHo) " 3.00 " SaWihnri-x {Ginko Bilobn) 100 seeds, KuYopean Mnuntam Ash {Fraximts Excelsior) lb. 1.25 oz Red Cedar {Ju7iipenis Virginiana) . , ■ " -75 " Scotch Larch (Lan'x Europa) " 2.5° " Tulip Tiee {Liriodendroii Tulipiferd) " 2.00 " Magnolia (Magtiolia AciitHiftata) " 4.00 " 'SiCOf.oXx'P'mei^Fiinis Syhestris) " 2,50 " Pi.\ys,tx\3.\\'P\r\e(l'inns-Aiistriaca,) " 3.00 " V^\i\te'P'me {Pinus Strobos) " 4.00 " XeWow \^oe\.\-i^{ Robinia Pseitdo Acacia " i.oo " hvi\er\czx\ ArhorWx.TE, (^eawseedi {Thuja Occidentalis) . . . . " 7.00 " American VJm (U/mus Americana) " 4.00 " Yellow Wood ( yirgilia Lutea) . " Many other varieties of Tree and Shrub Seeds can be supplied on seasonable application. Si:Er>S EOR HEIiGES. Honey Locust, or Three-thomed Acacia (G/^rfzVj-f^za 7Vz3fa«i/jaj) . . . .lb. $0.75 Buckthorn (Rhamnus CaihrtrtiLi's) " 1.25 Os,a2,e Orange {Madura A zcraniiaca'^ . ........." 1.25 American Arbor V\\x {Thuja Occidetitalis) oz. .50 CXJI^IlViLIiy ROOTS, I»LA.]VTS, &c. Asparagus Roots, Giant. One year old hand. $1.00 Two years old " 1.50 Garlic . . . . . . lb. .40 Shallots. A species of onion, esteemed for its fine flavor " .40 Potato Onions. Early, and mild flavor Top or Tree Onions. Valuable for pickling Rhubarb. Myatt's Victoria. Very large ; a popular variety Myatt's Linnsus. Large, very tender, and excellent Prince Albert. Early and fine Downing's Mammoth. Extra large and tender Gaboon's Mammoth. One of the largest ; very tender Champagne. Large ; tender ; fine flavor Chinese Potato Tomato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Pepper, Sweet Potato, and Egg-Plants, &c. varieties, supplied, in their season by the hundred or thousand, at reasonable prices. 17 bush. 3.00 " 6.00 doz. 2.00 2.00 3.00 3 00 2.0C 3.00 I 00 , of different 130 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES FOR i867 AND 1868. VEGETABLE SEEDS. Sean. per pkt. Giant Wax. Recently introduced, and differing essentially from the old German Wax Bean, being of a more robust growth and more productive. Tlie pods are from six to nine inclies in length, and from three-fourths to one inch in breadth ; the beans, when ripe, are of a reddish color. Mr. A. L. Felton, a highly successful vegetable-grower near Philadelphia, who has grown them for several seasons, estimates the yield at about one-half peck of pods to the pole, of three plants. The pods, when fit for use, are of a clear, waxy color, perfectly stringless, and, when cooked, are as tender as marrow, and truly delicious. . 25 Bnisaell Sprouts. Dwarf Cabbage. A variety with a shorter stem, sprouts somewhat larger and closer set than the old variety .... 10 Beet. Simon's Early. An improvement on other early kinds; and is now superseding the Bassano, being quite as early, and of a blood-red color ; smooth and turnip- shaped. Considered a most valuable variety for the market . . . . 10 Carter's Champion Mangel. This improved variety of Orange Globes is believed to be superior to any other sort, and to produce a greater weight per acre. Price, per oz., 10; per lb., 75. 33roccoll. Carter's Summer. A new variety, with enormous, close, white heads, coming at a time when it will be most valuable, — between the late Broccoli, and the Cauliflower. This variety is very distinct from all other sorts in seeds, foliage, and heads . 25 Borecole, or liale. Abergeldie. A dwarf-curled Kale, of extreme beauty, good color, delicate mellow flavor, and as double as a fine curled Parsley. This is a valuable winter green, and will be found a very useful and extremely handsome garnish . . . -25 Calitoa-ge. Foliler's Improved Brunswick. TJie Earliest, Skortest-stemmed, and very best Dnanhead yet offered. The Boston market-gardeners all use it in preference to any other; and, to show how highly it is esteemed in this market, we will state that it sold readily at %$ 00 per ounce the past season, and all were well satisfied that it is the best variety for either early or late planting. Every plant produces a good head, — when fully grown, weighing from twenty to thirty pounds, — and requiring only ordinary cultivation. The quality is excellent. Mr. John Stone, of Marblehead, Mass., the originator of the well-known Stone-mason Drumhead, allows us to state that he considers it far superior to any Drum- head he has ever seen. He has raised good-sized heads the past season in eighty-five days from planting the seed. We warrant our stock the purest in the country. Five for Ji.oo . . 25 Early Schweinfurth. A very remarkable and valuable variety, both for earliness and large size ; adapted chiefly for summer and autumn use. (See cut.) Peroz., 50. 10 Early Pancalier Joulin Savoy. A very good variety, with a head of medium size, and very early ; indeed, the earliest of .ill Savoys 10 per pkt. Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead. The largest Cabbage in the world. This (the Maminolh) is, without doubt, the largest variety of the Cabbage family in the world, being the result of the extreme of hi'jh culture. In form this variety differs, the head being sometimes nearly hemispherical, at other times nearly flat. Under high culture it is compact and hard. Its size is indeed mam^noih, ranging from that of a half-bushel measure up to that of a two- bushei basket, and even larger. They have been grown, and, when stripped of all waste leaves, could not be got into a two-bushel basket, having a greater diameter by two inches ! Mr. Alley, the originator of this Cabbage, has grown them measuring seventy inches, or nearly six feet in circumference, when meas- ured around the solid head ! The weight of these Cabbages is proportional to their size, averaging, by the acre, under the high culture of our Marblehe.ad farmers, about thirty pounds a plant. The Cabbage that, for size, took the first premium of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at the exhibition of i860, was of this variety, weighing over forty pounds. Of the famous crop of Mr. Seth Hathaway, grown in 1856, the largest Cabbage weighed sixty-two pounds. Cultivate in rows four feet apart, and allow about four feet between the plants. For early marketing, start in a hotbed : for winter use, plant in latiiude of Boston by the 23d of May. Price, Mammoth Marbleh;.id, .fi 00 per oz. . 25 Cannon Ball. An early variety ; round, and the hardest headed of all cabbages . . 25 CaulifloT^er. Lemaitre. A fine variety of the half-early Paris Cauliflower, producing a large, firm head, very white, and of superior quality ; much esteemed by the Par's market- gardeners ; stem short 15 Boston Market. The seed of this celebrated Cauliflower was saved by one of the suc- cessful Boston market-gardeners, and can be relied upon as the best, in every respect, for family or market purposes 15 Carrot. Improved White Green-Top Orthe. An improved variety of the white Belgium Carrot, with shorter and much larger roots ; perfectly smooth, cylindrical, and tapering to a rather blunt point. It is easily pulled out, and yields very large crops . 10 Celery. Boston Market. A favorite variety in the Boston market ; remarkable for its tender, crisp, and succulent stems, and its peculiarly mild flavor. It is extensively cul- tivated by the market-gardeners around Boston, and surpasses any other variety for its great excellence 15 Cucuiinl»er. General Grant. One of the newest and best varieties. It is perfect in form, solid, crisp, and most agreeable flavor ; grows from twenty to thirty inches long ; very hardy, and succeeds well in the open ground. It is a most desirable variety for exhi- bition or for the table 25 Bedfordshire Surprise. One of the most popular English varieties : black spine : grow- ing from sixteen to twenty inches long ; fine form ; good flavor, and very solid ; succeeds well in the open ground 25 Corn. Crosby's Early Twelve- Rowed. The earliest variety of twelve-rowed sweet com brought into Boston market, full kemelled, sweet, and delicious. Received the premium of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, in 1867, as the best early com. Cul- tivated almost exclusively by Boston market-gardeners . . ' . . -IS Early Dwarf Suqar A very valuable sort for early use, and also for planting in succes- sion. The kernel is sweet and tender, and white before maturity ; dull yellowish- white, when ripe .".... 10 Red Sweet. This is a new variety, produced by crossing the old red with the white. The producer says that it is superior to any other variety for the table, so tender that a person without teeth can eat it. It is also of large size, sweet, and mellow or fat. When in eating order it is pink, but turns to a bright red when dry. Should not be cooked until the ears are well filled. We have secured the entire stock of this rare novelty 25 Corn Salad. Striped-Leaved. A striped-leaved variety, quite a novelty for the kitchen-garden . . 15 Cotton. Sea Island (Long Staple). A very showy plant, vidth handsome althea-like flowers, yellow, with maroon centre. Small pkts 10 132 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE Egg Plant. per pkt. Pekin New Black. An entirely new and distinct kind, from China. The plant grows erect and handsome, attaining the height of two to three feet ; with rich, dark, bronzy-purple foliage, very ornamental. The fruits are round, or globular, of a deep purple, almost black, weighing four to eight pounds each ; skin, smooth and glossy. Exceedingly prolific, and as early as the long purple. The flesh is white, fine grained, and more delicate flavored than the old varieties. Speci- mens exhibited by us at the annual exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, September, 1867, attracted great attention, and were awarded a prize 2^ I^ettuoe. Bossin. Said to be the best Cabbage Lettuce in cultivation ; in shape, color, and quality, it resembles the Batavian Lettuce 25 IMCelons. Aehapesnorricher. A handsome green-fleshed variety from Ionian Islands, of very fine flavor . . . 25 Carter's Excelsior. An English variety, said to be one of the best green-.''eshed sorts . 25 Turner's Scarlet Gem. A fine scarlet-fleshed variety, highly esteemed for growing in frames 25 Princess Alexandra. Another English variety. Anew hybrid, of globular shape, very evenly quartered and netted ; pale-green colored flesh, with very little pulp in the centre, delicate pine-apple flavor, highly recommended .... 25 Trentham Hall. An English variety, green-fleshed, sweet, suitable for cultivating in frames 25 I»eas. per qt. Drew's New Dwarf. This is the greatest acquisition yet made, and has proved one of the most valuable introductions to the numerous variety of Peas. It grows only one foot high, branching profusely, and forming an erect, dense bush. The pea is of the largest size, of a bluish tinge, slightly shrivelled, and as sweet and delicious as the Champion of England, without the tough skin of that variety ; medium early. It is very productive, and a most valuable and extra fine pea. A single row, planted one foot apart, will fill the row a foot wide and one foot high . . i.oo Sutton's Ringleader. A new, extra early pea, imported from London, and recommended by Messrs. Sutton & Son as the earliest pea in England, and also ais a very prolific variety . . . . _. . . ^ 80 McLean's Little Gem. A dwarf, prolific, green, wrinkled marrow; habit similar to the very early Tom-Thumb Pea, and is a first early. This pea is a great acquisition. The chief fault hitherto in early peas has been want of flavor ; but this valuable variety has all the sugary flavor of the late wrinkled peas, coupled with a first early pea. Height, one foot . 90 McLean's Epicureans A second early wrinkled marrow, of delicious flavor; fine large peas, in well-filled pods, and plenty of them ; marked by the Royal Horticultural Society as being a very profuse bearer 1.00 McLean's Wonderful. This is recommended as the best dwarf late pea in cultivation, remarkable for its large, well-filled pods, fine, sugary flavor, and great productive- ness. Height, two feet 80 Laxton's Prolific Early Long Pod. This valuable variety was raised by Thomas Laxton, of Stamford, England. Some pods (in a green state) were exhibited at Mark Lane, London, last June, averaging eleven and twelve peas in a pod ; and they were pronounced by several eminent members of the London seed-trade to be an exceedingly fine variety. For a second early pea, there is no pea of a similar class in cultivation to equal it ; and we feel every confidence that it will be in general cultivation in a very few years. The pea has the same habit and character as Dickson's favorite, excepting that the pods are nearly double the size. Price, per pkt, containing 5 pint, 50 cents 1.50 The following are extracts from some English testimonials : — " I have also personally tested, and can confidently recommend, the new pea as a first-class second early variety." (Signed) M. MATHESON, Gardener to Marquis of Exeter. " I consider it decidedly an improvement upon all other early peas." (Signed) GEO. ABBOTT, One of the Committee of the Stamford Horticultural Society. " I grow a great number of peas, but have seen none to be compared to Mr. Laxton's" (Signed) C. CLARK. Superintendent Stamford Horticultural Society Exhibitions. The Peabody. A very dwarf, prolific, branching, late variety; of the Tom-Thumb habit ; height, fifteen inches ; good flavor, and very productive. The Peabody is a later variety than the Dwarf Waterloo, to which it forms a good succession. Per pkt., containing J pint, 50 cents 1.50 LAXTON'S EARLY PROLIFIC LONG POD PEA. See page 132 TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 133 per qt. Dwarf Waterloo, Late Branching Marrow. A dwarf vanety of tall Royal Victoria or Waterloo Marrow ; of Tom-Thumb habit ; height, fifteen inches ; the most valu- able dwarf pea for general and late cropping ever offered ; very dwarf, good flavor, and very productive. Per pkt, containing 5 pint, 50 cents 1.50 Carter's First Crop. This early variety is imported direct from Messrs. Carter & Co., London, who say it is the earliest pea in cultivation, an excellent bearer, and can be recommended for cultivation without sticks 80 Dickson's First and Best. A new English variety, remarkably productive, and recom- mended as one of the very earliest peas in England ...... 1.00 Waite's Caractacus. A very early sort, carefully selected from the well-known Dan O'Rourke. It has a very strong constitution, and is represented to be several days earlier 80 DPeppers. per pkt. Long Red Arabian. Very pretty ; new variety of the Long Red Capsicum ; fruits upright, 3. little smaller than the ancient varieties, but produced in greater quantity, and of a more pleasing shape. 15 Monstruosus or Grossum. A new, remarkably fine variety, growing to very large size ; highly recommended for stuffing 10 Potatoes. The following English varieties, some of them never before offered in this country, having be- come very popular in Europe, we have imported a few of the following sorts, which we shall offer to our patrons, with their descriptions, as received from England : — per peck. Confederate. The tubers are of a large oval or oblong form ; eyes numerous, but not deeply set ; skin, yellowish-white and very smooth ; flesh, white when cooked ; good quality; very prolific. Mr. C. N. Bracket, Chairman of the Vegetable Committee Massachusetts Horticultural Society, raised, last season, from eight medium-sized tubers, five and a half pecks of good sound potatoes . . . 1.50 Ash Top Fluke. Recommended as a second early sort. Very handsome tubers, and, when boiled, is very mealy and of most excellent flavor. Keeps well ; wherever shown in England, always considered the best 200 King of Potatoes. Large, prolific, and hardy ; not liable to disease ; said to be the best Kidney Potatoes yet introduced for main crop 1.50 Pheasant Eye. A very early sort ; highly recommended as being very prolific ; floury and fine flavored . ... 1.50 Wheeler's Milky White. A very fine seedling, coming in after the early varieties; of delicious flavor ; color, as white as milk ; very highly recommended . . . 150 Sutton's Early Race-Horse. Another English variety, but a few days later than the pre- ceding ; productive, and of extra fine quality, excellent for forcing. A trial the past season authorizes us to recommend this with the greatest confidence. Our stock of this variety is quite limited 1.50 Carter's Champion Early Forcing. Said to be the earliest frame potato in cultiva- tion, of exceeding fine flavor, with scarcely any haum, and therefore very suita- ble for forcing . i 50 Prince of Wales, or Red Reqent. From the original stock, which took the first prize at the Birmingham show, and also several distinguished prizes in other parts of the country, including the first prize at the Worcestershire Agricultural Show, as tlie best seed potato for general and field culture. It is one of the finest and most productive . .1.50 The following popular American varieties we can supply from the original stocks, prices subject to variation : — per bush. Goodrich's E^rly. A very early and prolific variety, often yielding a crop of three hun- dred bushels per acre. Skin and flesh, white ; eyes, smooth ; solid and sound to the core, keeping well. Price, 50 cts. per peck $2.00 The Harrison. A winter variety, large, smooth, with full eyes, white skin, and flesh sound and healthy; an admirable keeper; always solid to the heart, of first quality, and enormously productive. Average yield, on good rich soil, 400 bushels per acre. Per pk., 75 2.00 Gleason. A fine late winter variety, very hardy and productive ; slightly coppery color, oval, very smooth and handsome ; flesh, white ; table qualities, superior. Under Dr. Gray's cultivation, it is said to yield at the rate of 400 bushels to the acre, being more productive than iis parent, the Rusty Coat. Per pk., 75 . . 2.00 HefTron. A long, smooth tuber of flesh color, with full eyes and white flesh, ripening in early autumn ; has proved entirely free from disease, and is equalled in produc- tiveness only by the Harrison. For table-use it has few equals. Perpk., $1.00. 3.00 Early Sebec, or Boston Market. A large and superior early variety ; flesh white, nearly smooth ; white skin, fine grained, and keeps late ; quality good, as an early or late variety ; lately introduced from Maine, preferred by Boston market-gar- deners to any other variety. Per pk., 75 cents . 2.00 Colebrook Seedlinq. A large purple or light-red variety ; very productive and of fine quality; keeping late in the season; highly recommended. Per pk., 73 cents. 2.00 134 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE per bush. The Calico is a kidney-shaped white variety, with splushe^ of red near the stem, white fleshed, very handsome and prolific, entirely hardy, and is a very fine sort tor early winter use. It is a seedling of the Garnet Cliili Cooks white and dry for a new seedling, and piomises well ; very productive, yielding at the rate of 400 Dushels to the acre. Per pk., ^i.oo 3.00 Potatoes BY Mail. — To Parties residing at a distance from Railroads and Express Offices, we will send a package containing four pounds of either the above varieties by mail, postpaid, for one dollar ; six packages for five dollars. No less than one dollar's worth, or more than one kind in a package, will be sent by mail. " Ha^itli self-colox'ed. foliage). 1936 Hederacea Alba Grandlflora Intus Rosea. Handsome white flower, with dark-rose throat. Single seed 50 1937 Alba Grandiflora Intus Rosea Semi-Plena. Of the same form and color as the foregoing ; a few prtais, tongue-shaped, which appear from the corolla to trans- form the flower into a semi-double one, which is seldom seen in this family. Single seed 50 1938 Avrocarminea Grandiflora Alba Marginata. Handsome variety, with brilliant carmine flowers, edged pure white. Single seed . 50 1939 Atrocarminea Grandiflora Azurea ^la^ginata. With brilliant carmine flowers, edged with clear azure-blue. Single seed 50 1940 Atrolilacea Grandiflora Azurea Marginata. With dark-lilac flowers, edged with bright azure-blue. Single seed 50 iVe\r Ipomseas Cwitli variegated, foliage). We attach much importance to this new section, and find them worthy of recommendation. We beg to state that we have tried them carefully, and found them to come true from seed. For this reason, as well as the curious combination and richness of color of their flowers, we have no hesitation to place them in the first rank of novelties for this season. 1941 Grandiflora Alba Picta Carminea (with silver-marbled leaves). Heart-shaped leaves, largely marbled with silver-gray ; flowers white, dotted with brilliant carmine. Single seed 50 1942 Alba Picta Lilacina (with golden-marbled leaves). Heart-shaped leaves, largely marbled with silver-gray ; white flowers, spotted with clear lilac. Single seed 50 1943 Hederacea Grandiflora Atrocarminea Intus Alba (with silver-marbled leaves). Tri-lobed leaves, largely marbled, silver-gray; flowers dark carmine, with large, white throat. Single seed .50 1944 Ixodia Alata. Soft-wooded shrub from New Holland, with everlasting flower; five feet high ; short, dark-green leaves ; flowers resembling those of A mmobium A latum ............... .25 1945 Leavenworthia Aurea. Pretty, cruciferous annual; from Arkansas; of very dwarf habit ; single flowers, about half an inch across, with white petals, stained at the base with deep yellow. It has been treated as a half-hardy annual, and blooms in May and June i5 TO THE FLOWER GARDEN. 1 39 NO. PRICE 1946 Lobelia. New Herbaceous, Choice Mixed. A beautiful class of perennials, becoming very popular, containing several new colors, among which are carmine, rose, magenta, ruby; great acquisition 50 1947 Marigold, Dwarf French, New Golden. A pure golden, dwarf, French Marigold; very double and constant. The habit is dwarf and compact, and the flowers are so double as to have the appearance of miniature African Marigolds. This variety is a suitable companion and contrast to Dunnett 's New Orange French Mari- gold . _ 25 1948 Myosotis Azorica var. Coeleslina. A newvariety of the well-known general favorite, M. Azorica. The flowers are sky-blue, nearly turquoise-blue ; very constant, and of the same habit as the type. This variety, oflTered here for the first time, will be welcome in every flower-garden . 25 1949 Melothria Cucumerina. A small Cucurbitaceas, from China ; fine glossy foliage, flowers yellow, the fruit sometimes used in vinegar for pickles 25 1950 Mimulus Duplex Flowering, Choice Mixed. Saved from the best and most distinct v.irieties ; which received a first-class certificate, when exhibited before the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society . . . . . . . .50 1951 Nemophiia Discoidalis Argentea. A charming little variety, with silvery-white blossoms spotted with chocolate ; particularly adapted for rockeries or pots . .25 1952 Discoidalis Nigra. A perfectly black blossom in any flower must be a great novelty ; the blossom of this Nemophiia, when young, is a pure jet black from centre to circumference . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1953 Nierembergia Frutescens. Soft-wooded shrub, a native of the mountainous districts of Chili ; 25 feet high, stem straight, well branched, same foliage as JV Gracilis, but of a more elegant habit ; the flowers also are of the same color, but a little larger and more open; worthy of recommendation 25 1954 (Enothera Drummondii Lacinaefolia. This ^Enothera distinguishes itself by the vigorous growth, and by the strongly laciniated leaves, which are linear and some- what elongated. Constant 25 1955 Pelargonium, Fancy. Saved from the newest and best varieties in cultivation . . .50 1956 Ivy-Leaved. These Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums are e.xtremely useful, from their graceful, drooping growth, for vases, rustic, or suspending baskets ; their rich, wax- like foliage alone is ornamental ; but, added to that, they have pretty flowers, and the diflerent varieties present a contrast and charm attained by few other plants . .50 1957 Nosegay. The varieties in this class, fi-om their giving huge trusses, and in the greatest profusion, are admirably adapted for bedding purposes .... .50 1958 Spotted. This strain of Pelargonium seeds has been obtained by hybridising the attractive French kinds with the best varieties of the most eminent English growers. It is believed that this will produce finely-formed flowers of good sub- stance, rich and varied colors, clearly and purely defined spots, and free blooming. .50 1959 Tricolor Varieties. The seed now offered was saved from distinctly-marked varieties ; which, having been carefully hybridised, may be expected to yield a good proportion of this deservedly popular section 50 1960 White Variegated Section. As with the preceding, this may be expected to produce plants of the variegated class, which for decorative purposes are considered superior to any other class 50 1961 Zonal. The seeds may be expected tQ produce the following colors : scarlet, white, pink, cerise, rose carmine, blush, salmon, rose-pink, orange, scarlet, &c., &c 25 The above Pelargoniums are Mr. W. Bull's growing (imported direct from him), all extra choice hybridised ; and are believed to be superior, in every respect, to any e -er before offered in this country. 1962 Pelargonium Lateripes Grandiflorum. Leaves of this variety li»a.n delion . Large-leaved {improved). Improvement of the common Dandelion : its leaves are larger erect, almost entire, or at least much less denticulated 25 Thick-leaved {improved). This is also an improved variety of the common Dandelion , its leaves are smaller and more denticulated, but more numerous than in the preceding variety, more thickly set, and forming in the centre almost a bunch . .25 These two varieties will, we have no doubt, soon supersede everywhere the old one, which has become in the last ten years one of our best and most-asked- for winter and spring salads Gourd.. Bonnet or Dish-Cloth (Luffa Acutangula). One of the most interesting and probably use- ful members of the family of Cucurbitaces. and one but little known, is the Bonnet Gourd ; and so new that it is worthy of a place in every garden, whether cultivated for its graceful and handsome foliage, its rich-colored flower, or its cu- rious fruit. The principal use of this Gourd is lor the curious membrane of fibrous material, which has been used in the South during the rebellion to man- ufacture a kind of bonnet (whence its name) ; and from its snowy-white color, and curi.ius appearance, is quite a novelty : for any washing purposes, it can- not be excelled, as it is soft and pliable in water like a sponge ; as a substitute for hair-gloves, for frictional purposes, it has no equal ; requires about the same treatment as the melon 25 Mielon. Persian Water. New Watermelon, introduced by the celebrated traveller Bayard Taylor, brought by him from the Caspian Sea, and heretofore entirely unknown in this country. It is globular and elliptical in form, of pale green color, with dark stripes ; flesh crimson, and remarkably firm texture, with only half an inch of rind ; a peculiarity of this melon is, that it can be taken off the vine to ripen, and will keep till winter. It grows to a very large size 25 The Alton Large Nutmeg. This melon is said to combine more desirable qualities than any other now before the public. Its great productiveness, beauty, size, and firmness of flesh, made it unequalled as a shipping variety ; while its delicious flavor and long-bearing season render it worthy a place in every garden. Melons of this variety sold the past season in the Chicago market for double any other variety 25 Onion. Red Sallon. In shape and size this new variety resembles the Maderia Onion ; but its color is of a darker red, it has a stronger onion-flavor, and keeps much better. Very fine variety 25 I*ea. Laxton's Supreme. A variety raised from Laxton's Prolific crossed with Little Gem. The plant grows about 35 ft. in height, and is quite as early as Daniel O'RouRKE, a great advantage in a Pea of such high-class quality. The editor of " The Gardener's Chronicle" says it is '• a grand Pea : the sam- ple sent exhibited remarkably fine large full pods " The Royal Horticultural Society of England describe this as "a grand Pea, a Green Marrow of excel- lent quality, with very long well-filled curved pods." It has received a first- class certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society, also at every other place that it has been exhibited 50 Imperial Wonder Pea (Carter's). A fine large wrinkled variety, habit resembling Veitch's Perfection, but coming in three weeks later 50 Potatoes. Climax. The Climax is a seedling of the Early Goodrich, and originated with Mr. D. S. Heffron in 1S64, and is thus described by him : — " It has a stout, erect stalk ; large leaves ; tuber about medium size ; smooth, cylindrical form, swelled out at centre ; eyes shallow, but strongly defined ; skin considerably netted or russet, tough, white ; flesh entirely white, solid, heavy, brittle, and never hollow ; boils through quickly, with no hard core at centre ; is mealy, of floury whiteness, and of superior table-quality. It is equally pro- ductive with the Early Rose, but a few days later ; earlier than the Early Good- rich ; while its keeping qualities are as good as the Peachblow's." We have made arrangements for a portion of the stock, which we offer to our patrons, fully confident of its good quality. Price ^3.00 per pound, by mail, postpaid. WORCESTER OR RIELLV POTATO. See page 143. BRESEE T'ROMFIC, or No. 3. See page 143. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 143 Bresee's Prolific (or No. 2). This remarkable variety originated with Albert Breste, Esq., of Hubbardston, Vt., who was also the originator of the justly-celebrated Early Rose ; both varieties being produced from the same seed-ball oi the Gar- net Chili. The vines of Bresee^s Prolific are of medium height, quite bushy, somewhat spreading ; large leaves ; have produced no seed-balls ; tubers large, regular in shape, and very smooth, slightly oblong, somewhat flattened ; skin dull white, inclined to be russeted ; eyes but little depressed, and slightly pinkish ; flesh white ; cooks quickly, is very mealy, and of excellent quality ; yield very large, often exceeding a hiaidred-fold ; matures about three weeks later than the Early Rose, and will prove a most valuable variety for iield-culture. A silver medal was awarded to this variety at the annual exhibition of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society last September. Price §2.00 per pound by mail, postpaid. Early Rose. This new and popular potato has proved all that was claimed for it when of- fered for the first time the past spring. It is very productive, yielding from fifty to ninety fold with common culture ; two weeks earlier than the Goodrich, and a very strong grower. Tubers quite smooth, nearly cylindrical, varymg to flattish, largest at the centre, tapering gradually towards each end. Skin a dull rose color, flesh white, and one of the best-flavored varieties in cultivation ; highly recommended for early marketing on account of its large and imiform size and productiveness. It has been awarded special prizes at the Massachu- setts Horticultural and the New- York State Agricultural Societies. On ac- count of the popularity of this potato, there are many being offered as the Early Rose which are worthless in comparison : therefore, only purchase of reliable parties that have a reputation at stake. A large and fine stock of this popular Potato, grown from the original stock, and warranted genuine. One pound, Si. 00; three pounds, $200, by mail, postpaid. One peck (15 lbs.), ;?5 00; \ bush., $8.00; I bush (60 lbs.), JSis.oo; i bbl. (165 lbs.), $40.00. Prices to the trade, in larger quantities, will be given upon application. The freight on all packages by express, boat, or railroad, to be paid by the pur- chaser. No charge for packages or cartage. Worcester, or Rielly. This valuable variety has not been well-known until the past sea- son, when Mr. B. Harrington of Lexington (who had grown it for a number of years), induced by his high opinion of its value, and the united testimony of all who had ever grown or eaten it, challenged a trial in quality with any seed- ling, old or new, fiom any State in the Union. Last September, at the Annual Dinner of the Committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a trial took place at the Parker House, Boston. There were present many distin- guished horticulturists : among them- Col. M. P. Wilder, Charles Dovvning, Esq., Hovey Breck, President Hyde, B. K. Bliss, Albert Bresee (originator of the famous Early Rose), besides all the various Committee, numbering about forty present. Among those offered for trial was the Early Rose and several other varieties, considered by their respective friends the best. But it was the unanimous decision that the Worcester was the best table-potato offered. It proved to be very mealy, dry, and of the most delicate flavor ; free from any earthy taste ; fair size ; form inclined to roundish ; color light pink ; flesh very white ; skin thin ; eyes deep; and of superior baking quality. Another char- acteristic of this variety is, that it will be found dry and mealy when but two- thirds grown. For twenty years it has stood the test of disease much better than other varieties. They mature in ninety days from planting. Yield varies according to the season. The Potato from which the cut was taken was one of a lot dug Nov. i, from a meadow soil, all of which were sound and healthy, while other varieties growing near were more or less attacked with disease. Below are a few of the many testimonials received : — From Hon. Marshall P. Wilder. Boston, Nov. 20, t868. Dear Sir, — Please receive my thanks for the Worcester Seedling Potatoes. As a table-po- tato, it is certainly of first quality. MARSHALL P. WILDER. From, the Editor of the Hartford Times, November, 1868. "We have received the Worcester Seedling Potatoes from you. We have found them to be superior to any we have tried for several years ; and we have tested about all of the best sorts." From H. S. Goodale, Editor of the Berkshire Courier, Nov. 12, 1868. " We tried the quality of the Worcester Seedling with the Rose and many other famous seed- lings, and found it so decidedly the best, that nearly all others seemed coarse and earthy, and infe- rior in delicacy of flavor and fineness in grain, — a little to my disappointment, as I have quite a little stock of Rose in store. A gentleman fi-om New York visiting with me claimed he could tell the Worcester from any other variety by smell. He was blindfolded, and, to my surprise, I found that he invariably could ; also others, without confusion." 144 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE After much care, we have succeeded in securing a stock of this Potato, which we shall offer at the following prices : — Four Pounds, by mail, postpaid, $i.oo. One peck (expresii to be paid by purchaser), S3.00; One Bushel, $ia.oo; One Barrel, ;^2o 00. Upon receipt of $5.00, we will mail, postpaid, to any address in the United States or British Provinces, One Pound Each of the Climax, Bresee's Prolific, Wokcester, and the Early Rose. Orders will be booked in the order in which they are received, and the potatoes forwarded on and after April i, when they will be free from danger of frost. They can be forwarded earlier if desired, at the risk of the purchaser. No orders will be accepted unless accompanied with the cash. The prices of above Potatoes variable according to the market. Squaslx. Per pkt. Lungren. The plants of this new variety attain a length of twelve or fifteen feet, and are remarkably healthy and vigorous. The leaves are singularly variegated with yellow, the depths of color varying in different plants from pale yellow to bright orange, and differing also in the amount of variegations as the season pro- gresses. The color is most profuse at the base of the leaf, and is distributed thence in serrated stripes, towards, but not reaching, the borders. The fruit is bottle-formed, much resembling the " Puritan ; " entirely white, about one foot in length, eight inches in its greatest diameter, and weighs from eight to ten poimds. The stem is thick, short, and fleshy. The flesh 'is pale yellowish-white, thick, fine-grained, dry and sweet, and peculiarly free from the strong flavor common to many varieties. It cooks well, early or late in the sea- son, and even before it has attained its full size, and is also a good keeper. Among the numerous kinds now cultivated, there are few superior to it for pies, and there are certainly few more mild and delicate. In a trial-growth last season, the plants suffered little, if any, from bugs, and they entirely escaped the attacks of the borer 50 Stra,-wt>eri'le9. Alpine, FOR Table-Decoration. Berry-bearing plants have been very much sought after of late years for table-decoration ; and, in our anxiety to procure novelties, we may perhaps sometimes have overlooked really useful materials already in our Eossession. I think this may be truly said with regard to the Alpine Straw- erry ; for what can be more interesting and pretty for the table, during Decem- ber and the two following months, than a few pots of these, nicely fruited, placed in vases or otherwise, according to the taste of the decorator? For this purpose, I select in May or June nice little plants of last year's runners, and plant them in seventy-twos. I then plunge them in an open border, exposed to the sun, but never allow them to suffer for want of water. They have an occa- sional watering with liquid-manure. The flowers are cut off as they appear, until it is thought necessary to allow them to fruit. They are transferred to the fruiting-pots (forty-eights) in August, and placed with the general stock for for- cing. The Alpine forces better than any other strawberry we have, requiring but little heat to bring it into fruit. An early vinery just started is a capital place for it. — H^. Robbins, in Florist and Pomologist. Red 25 — — White 25 Tomato. The Unrivalled Prize, "General Grant." We take great pleasure in announcing to the public that we have secured the entire stock of this justly celebrated Tomato. It originated in the garden of an amateur, who, after growing it for a number of years in connection with all the leading sorts, became convinced that it was far superior to any other, and that it should be widely disseminated ; and for this purpose it was put into our hands. In consideration of the many disap- pointments experienced in the introduction of new varieties, we have given it a thorough trial of two years ; and it has far exceeded our expectations, ever at- tracting great attention wherever exhibited, taking the first prize above all oth- ers at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Exhibitions the past two years. We feel the fullest confidence that too much cannot be said in its praise. We believe it the nearest approach to perfection of any thing of the kind yet offered, combining more superior qualities. Size above the medium, three to four inches in diameter, growing in clusters ; form round, slightly flattened, very regular, symmetrical, and rarely ribbed or virinkled ; color brilliant glossy crimson ; flesh unusually firm, solid, and free from water, weighing from ten to twenty pounds more per bushel than other varieties ; skin remarkably fine, smooth, and shining, coloring well up to the stem, — a quality very desirable to those preparing them for the table ; very pro- ductive, and of the finest flavor : bears carriage well, and keeps in good condi- tion a long time after being gathered, retaining its goodness, and free from wilt- ing. It will be found to ripen uniformly, and as early as, if not earlier than, other varieties. Our whole stock of seed has been grown for us by Mr. C. N. Brackett, Chairman of the Vegetable Committee of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, and saved only from the most perfect fhrit ; and we are war- ranted in saying that k cannot fail to give satisfaction in every instance. CORN. Bates' Early Bronze Field. See page 141. ASPARAGUS. Conover's Colossal. See page 141. TOMATO HOOP TRAINING. TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. I45 We offer the following testimonials from practical parties, — gentlemen whose judgment in such matters is fully reliable. From A ndreiu S. Fuller, A utkor of Stnall-Fruit Culiurzst. We have had an opportunity of testing this tomato the past season, and believe it will prove to be one of the very best varieties in cultivation. Frofn y. F. C. Hyde, President of Massachusetts H orticultttral Society. I have known the General Grant Tomato now for two years, and last season raised a few toma- toes of this variety. I think it is the smoothest and every way the handsomest variety I have ever seen : it is quite solid, equal in this respect to any other variety. I have regarded it as a great acquisition to our list of tomatoes. From C. iV. Brackett, Chairjnan of the Vegetable Cotnmitiee, Mass. Horticultural Society. Gents. — I have given the new tomato, " General Grant," a fair trial of two seasons, in con- nectian with a dozen or more of the new varieties recently introduced, such as the Cook's Favorite, Tilden, Valentia Cluster, Keyes, Eureka, Maupay, Foard, Cedar Hill, &c., and find it surpasses them all in earliness, productiveness, and all the qualities which I consider requisite in a first- class market variety ; and can heartily recommend it. No person, I think, who makes any of the above-named varieties his standard of excellence, will, after giving this variety one season's trial, grow any other. Its extraordinary beauty, and singular richness of color, command the attention of the most careless observer. From C. Bates of Kingston, Originator of Bates's Early Tomato. The General Grant Tomato I have tried with several other varieties ; viz., Cedar Hill Foard, Tilden, Keyes, Bates's Early. The General Grant beat all in earliness except Bates's Early : with that it was about "neck and neck." But for beauty of form, color, and compact flesh, it stands head and shoulders above all the rest. Planted the 15th of May ; fruit ripe 6th of Au- gust. From George Hill, Esq., Arlington, Mass. Have grown the General Grant Tomato the past year, and consider it one of the very best in every respect. It ripens with me earlier than the Cedar Hill, Keyes, and Boston Market ; of fair size, very solid and heavy, uniform, and fine flavored. CAUTION. On account of the immense popularity of this variety, we find that parties are offering for sale a spurious seed, desiring to obtain large prices for the common sorts. We would therefore recom- mend parties purchasmg only those sealed packets bearing our name, as none other can be gen- uine. Price per packet, 25 cts. ; 5 packets, ^i.oo. Prices to the trade on application. A-lsibe Clover. This variety is a native of Alsike, Sweden ; perfectly hardy ; does not heave in winter or spring from frost ; stands drouth well ; and is in every respect superior to the common red variety ; highly recommended for sheep .... Per lb. .75 I^a taltla Tobacco. Per pkt. The Best Smoking Tobacco in the World. Introduced by Baynard Taylor, the well-known traveller, from the East, where it is esteemed the most delicate-flavored tobacco known. It is quite distinct from the American tobacco, having a soft glossy- surfaced leaf, quite unlike the coarse foliage of the Virginia tobacco. Culti- vated precisely like the American, in rich sod 25 K.ai'e Tree-lSeeds. Among which are the Palma Regia, or Royal Palm ; Pithecolobium Montanum ; Umbrella Tree : Algerba (beautiful tree, delicate foliage) : Kukui (Candlenut) ; Acacia ; Braziliana (seed-pods three feet long) ; Carthartocarpus ; Fistula ; Seligua Dulce (St. John's Bread) 50 California Evergreens or Conifera. Pinus Coulteri, Pinus Insignis, Finns Lambertiana, Pinus Ponderosa, Muricata, Fremonti- ana, Picea Grandis, Cupressus Marcrocarpus, Sequoi Gigantea (Big Tree of California) 50 146 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1869. RARE FLOWERS. Per pkt. 1990 Antirrhinum Majus Dwarf. Purplish red and yellow. This is one of those new, fine dwarf varieties of Antirrhinum Majus, producing a large, bushy plant, with nu- merous large spikes of very showy flowers, from 10 to 12 inches high, very valuable for borders, &c 25 ANTIRRHINUM MAJtJS DWARF. 1991 Asfer Schiller. This variety of new form is splendid in its formation ; each individual plant will make a show for itself; pyramidal : the leaves round, the stock regu- lar and ornamental, the flowers splendid, double, and well set 14 feet in height ; mixed colors 50 1992 Giant Paeony Perfection. This new and fine variety was produced from the New Giant Emperor and Pseony Perfection. The flowers not only reach, but sur- pass, the enormous dimensions of the Giant Emperor Aster. They are, however, dissimilar to the preceding ; flowers perfectly double, like the Paony-flowered ; color brilliant dark rose 50 1993 Balsam double Solferino. This is one of the best varieties of double Balsams, with fine white flowers, striped, stained, and spotted with crimson ; very showy . .50 1994 Begonia Semperflorens. Very fine variety ; one of the best for out-door cultivation ; flowers very abundant ; white leaves, rather small, fleshy, of a brilliant green, making a fine contrast with the flowers. Plant, bushy, compact, about 12 inches high ; in bloom during the whole summer ; very valuable for borders in the open ground, as well as a pot-plant. The leaves have the flavor of sorrel, and are often eaten 25 1995 Calandrinia speclosa alba. Too much cannot be said in praise of this novelty, which is a pure white variety of the popular C. Speciosa. The very dwarf habit of this variety, in conjunction with the pure white of the flowers, must necessarily make it very useful for the edgings of beds, rockeries, and also as a pot-plant. .25 1996 Campanula celtidifolia. This new variety, introduced from the Caucasus by Mr. Balansa, has, sown early in spring, produced, after three or four months vegeta- tion, a very fine bushy plant, the ramifications of which bear pretty large five- dented flowers of a tender blue ; very fine aspect 25 1997 Candytuft dwarf lilac. Dwarf variety of the old lilac Candytuft, interesting for its small bushy size ; very good plant 25 ROSE BALSAM. (Natural Size). See page 21, CHAM/EROPS KXCET-SA. See page i.,;. CANDYFUFT, VERY DWARF WHITE. Perpkt. 1998 Candytuft very dwarf white. Iberis offinnis (Vilmorins). First-class novelty (an- nual and biennial) ; from 4 to 7 inches high, producing large compact bushes, 7 to 9 inches large ; finely-cut leaves, which are, when the plant is in bloom, al- most completely covered with a multitude of brilliant white flowers, slightly sweet-scented, very valuable for borders 25 1999 Chamserops Excelsa. This fine palm, which has attracted so much attention in the south of France, where it stands the winter without protection, is considered a valuable addition to this class of plants. See cut 50 2000 Convolvulus Minor Unicaulus. This variety is the result of at least ten years' care- ful selection. It has a single upright stem without a branch; the strength of the whole plant is directed to one point ; and the result is a compact head of flower-buds in great profusion, which expand into blossoms of immense size, of a very rich purplish-blue color, and continues in bloom through the whole season ............... .25 200IDianthusHeddewegiidiadematusfl.pl. (Double Diadera-Pink). Lorenz. This is a striking novelty of wonderful beauty. It differs- from the D. Heddewegii, be- ing more luxuriant, compact, and dwarfish : its flowers have a diameter of each, 2 to 4 inches. They are regular densely double, and have all tints, from lilac, crimson, and purple, to the deepest black purple, having very often a velvet-like tint . .50 2002 Eschscholtzia alba rosea. Splendid new variety of this general favorite, which merits the greatest attention. Its tender blossoms are tinged at the exterior of a rosy pink color, verging sometimes to crimson lake. From the disposition of the flowers to remain closed during the greater part of the day, this color is a very striking one; but the effectof the rose-colored buds half open is also most charming. There is great hope that this variety will become later a quite red Eschscholtzia . . . . ' . .25 2003 Godeiia Versicolor Grandiflora. A charming rock-plant received from Texas, pro- ducing a profusion of flowers in great variety of color, and as large in size as G. The Bride. This annual appears to be identical' with' G. reptans, excepting that the flowers are three tmies as large, and the habit is more procumbent : al- together we can strongly recommend this showy annual for rockwork, and all purposes of a similar nature .' 25 2004 Helichrysum apiculatum. • This very neat everlasting resembles the plant sold un- der the name of H. stritumj but has broader foliage and much larger flowers. Native from Australia . '. . . 25 2005 Lobelia erecta bicolor. A lovely new variety of the upright Lobelias, its pretty flowers tinged half white, half blue 25 2006 Lupinus spec. ex. Texas lilasinus (supranosus, subcamosus.) New variety of this favorite Lupin, with lilac flowers 25 2007 Mimulus repens. Distinct species, with slender trailing stems with ovate foliage; flowers of pale lilac-purple color, the lower lip prettily spotted with orange on yellow ground. Best suited for pot-culture, blooming during the summer months 25 2008 Myosotis azorica alba. The sky-blue variety of the popular M. azorica was intro- duced the past season. We now offer the pure white one, a delicious middle, between the deep dark-blue and sky-blue varieties 50 2009 Myosotis oblonqata. This Forget-me-not, highly to recommend, is in all its portions larger and more vigorous than M. alpestris, but has its flowers of the same fine blue tint. Blooming already the first year if care is taken to sow it early . . .25 2010 Nasturtion Golden King of Tom Thumbs. This variety is similar in habit to the well-known scarlet King of Tom Thumbs, introduced some years since, and vyhich has given the greatest satisfaction. The variety now offered for the first time has deep go'den flowers, thrown well above the dark-colored foliage, and will form a suitable companion and contrast to its predecessor : it will, without 148 AMATEUR cultivator's GUIDE Per pkt. doubt, prove a very valuable bedding-plant, as it stood the late dry summer remarkably well .25 2011 Oxalis Valdiviana. A showy hardy Oxalis, introduced by the late Mr. R. Pearce. Quite hardy, of compact growth, throwing its bloomspikes well above the foli- age. The flowers are sweet-scented, of a bright yellow color, produced in bunches of large size, and continuing a long time to bloom. Contrasts admira- bly when bedded out with other plants ,25 2042 Palava ffexuosa. Highly recommended, newly introduced from Bolivia by Mr. R. Pearce. 15 to 18 inches high, branching freely, it produces its charming flow- ers, of an inch in diameter, in the greatest profusion. Its leaves are very neat and graceful. The color of the flowers is of a bright rosy pink ; the base of the sepals and petals is almost black, producing a dark eye, contrasting most beau- tifully with the other portions of the flower. For open-air and pot-culture, pro- ducing its numerous flowers throughout the greater portion of the summer and early autumn. Received the first prize at the Great International Horticultural Exhibition at London, 1866 50 2013 Petunia Hybrid striped large flowering. Mixed. First-class novelty, with large red, violet, purple, or crimson flowers, covered with large stains, spots or striped, of a pure white, often star-shaped * 2$ POTENTILLA HVHRVDA FLUKE PLENO. 2014 Potentilla Hybrida flore pleno. This fine perennial is a great improvement on the old varieties, producing a large proportion of double and semi-double flowers .25 2015 Phlox Drummondil Heynholdi. The New True Scarlet Phlox (Benary). There is already in our gardens a bright variety of much value, known under the name of P. scarlet (coccinea) ; but its flowers, though of a very brilliant color, are far of being the true scarlet, and only of a radiant, bright dark-crimson tint. The flowers of this new variety offered here are of the pure true scarlet, with a slight tinge of copper-color. The Phloxes, among which we have a good portion of distinct tender and bright tints, belong to our best and most useful Annuals ; but this new variety will have the first place everywhere, between the most striking of them ; and for composing whole true scarlet groups of it, it will be highly welcome. It is quite constant, of dwarf, compact habitus, one of the best ac- quisitions of modem horticulture, and the very completement of Phloxes . $1.00 2016 Rodanihe Manglesi major. A very great improvement of the old and much-admired R. Manglesi, having the giant and robust habit of R. maculata . . . .25 2017 Viscaria oculata perfection dwarf (Vilmorins). This is a remarkably fine novelty, very dwarf (6 to 8 inches high), very bushy and compact ; exceedingly floriferous ; flowers rosy white, slightly shaded lilac'with a purplish stain in the centre. Va- riety of Viscaria oculata Dunnettii 25 2018 Zinnia elegans pumila fl. pi. varletates (Benary). This new variety diflFers in noth- ing from the other double Zinnias on account of the brilliant tints and double- ness of its flowers. It is of great value, attaining only a height of i to ij foot, and being a precious acquisition for ribbon borders and low groups by this ex- ceedingly agreeable height in comparison of the older varieties having a height of 2 to 2^ feet. Of compact growth 25 2019 Zinnia elegans alba semi-pleno. Ever since the introduction of the double varieties, which proved such acquisition to our numerous effective annuals, the want of a white variety has been much regretted by all lovers of this popular flower : we have therefore much pleasure in offering this novelty, being the first step towards obtaining a perfect double flower 25 2020 Zinnia tagetlflora fl. pi. varietates. Of neat and gracious habitus, as fine colored as Z. elegans fl. pi., being pompon-like, double, as Asters and Chrysanthemums, and of particular beauty 25 2021 Zinnia Ghresbreghtl ; or, Zinnia Haageans Hybrida. A charming acquisition, dwarf in habit, similar to Zinnia Mexicana, of various colors, useful for bedding in groups, borders, &c 25 t Gladiolus Brenchleyemsis. Z.J Gladiolus Bertha Rabourdin. J.MAYER £,C9 LITH.i. STATE ST. GLADIOLUS. Splendid French anil Belg:ian Hybrids of Gandavcnsis. The new hybrid productions of the Gladiolus Gandavensis are, without doubt, the most superb flowering-bulbs in cultivation, producing their magnificent, long, and densely-flowered spikes of bloom, varying from white to rich salmon, and brilliant carmine, to the most intense scarlet or crim- son. A single bulb will often give two or three stems of bloom, and a succession of flowers will be produced for two months. These splendid flowering-bulbs are now considered unsurpassable orna- ments, and fine of the finest features of the flower-garden. Having made large additions to our stock from the most extensive growers in Europe and the United States, we are enabled to offer to our patrons the largest and best-selected collection ever offered in America. Gener.\l Treatment. — The bulbs should be planted as soon as the ground is fairly dried in the spring, and all danger of frost is over ; planting may be m:\de every two weeks until the mid- dle of June to secure a succession of bloom. Plant the bulbs from two to four inches deep, accord- ing to their size : the soil should be enriched with well-decomposed manure, and well pulverized. The Gladiolus show to the best advantage when planted in beds four feet wide, setting the bulbs three-fourths of a foot apart each way. The plants should be well staked, and the boom will be magnificent. When the frost has killed the leaves, or before, if the leaves, by turning yellow, show the ripening of the bulb, the bulb should be taken up, dried rapidly in full sunlight, the new bulbs .separated from the old, and the flowering bulbs (the stocks being cut off about an inch from the crown of the bulb) put up in paper bags, carefully labelled. Should be kept during the winter in a dry, cool cellar, free from frost. A discount of five pei cent from catalogue prices will be made when one dozen varieties are ordered, ten per cent on two dozen varieties, and fifteen per cent on fifty varieties. The whole col- lection 20 per cent. Purchasers will please state whether we may substitute, in the event of our being out of the varie- ties ordered. Forwarded by mail to any address in the Union, post-paid, at catalogue prices. NE\V VARIETIES FOR 186 9. Offered for the First Time in this Country. PRICE. Antonius. Fine spike of large, well-opened, perfect flowers, cherry colored, slightly tinged with orange, blazed with carminate-red ; very fine pure white stains ; charming little plant *ii.oo Argus. Long spike of large, well-opened flowers, glittering fire-red ; centre and lower divis- ions v^rtf pur* whit; : admirable, brilliant plant . 3.50 Circe. Fine spike of large, well-opened perfect flowers, of a fine rose slightly tinged with lilac, largely blazed with bright carmine ; centre well lighted ; very fine plant . 1.75 Cornelie. Handsome spike of large light-cherry-colored flowers ; centre very transparent, bright-cherry-colored, darkening towards the border i 75 Fenelon. Tall plant, with long and large spikes of large well-opened flowers of a tender rose tinged with violet and blazed with bright carmine ; very fine, vigorous vari- ety . . 2.50 Homer. Vigorous plant ; very long spikes of very large, perfect flowers, of a light amaranth, blazed with very bright purple ; magnificent plant (perfection) . . 4 00 Jenny Lind. Fine long spike of handsome flowers of a tender rose, blazed with bright car- minate-cherry color ; centre transparent ; charming variety 2.00 Mme. Desportes. Very vigorous plant ; very large and wide spike ; flowers very large, well- opened, of a very pure white ; the inferior divisions slightly striped with violet ; splendid variety 4.00 Mme. Dombrain Small, vigorous plant; very long spike of large, perfect, well -inserted flowers of a carminate violet, blazed with bright purple ; well-lighted in the cen- tre : charming little variety ........... 3.50 Mary Stuart. Very vigorous plant ; very long spike of large, well-opened, and well-inserted flowers, white, very slightly tinged with rose, and blazed with very bright, car- minate, cherry color ; first-rate variety (perfection) 4.00 Michel-Ange. Vigorous; long spike of large well-opened flowers ; dark crimson, slightly blazed with brownish purple on the superior divisions ; centre well lighted ; white stains; first-rate variety, as well for its peculiar color, as for the elegant inser- tion of the flowers on the spike, which makes them resemble Lilies . . . 8.00 Mr. Legouve. Vigorous plant ; very long and wide spike ; flowers very large, perfect, very bright fire-red ; the superior divisions divided by a white line ; on the inferior divisions a pure white stain ; plant of a grand effect 4.00 149 ISO AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE PRICE. Picciola. Very handsome, vigorous plant ; fine spike ; flowers of a fine rose, glazed and blazed with very bright carminate rose ; centre well lighted ; stains very large, pure white, covering, completely the inferior divisions ...... 2.00 Racine, Very fine, tall plant ; very long spike of cherry-colored flowers, tinged with violet ; centre white, well-lighted, striped with pure white 3.50 Romulus. Long spike of pretty large flowers, very brilliant brownish red ; large pure white stain ; large white hues on the inferior divisions ; very showy variety . . . 1.50 Thomas Math wen. Flowers large, well-shaped, violet tinged with rose ; centre very well- lighted, transparent, the extremity of the divisions carminate dark violet ; very fine variety 4.00 Van Dyck. Amaranth-red, striped with white; very fine shade; vigorous, medium-sized plant 1. 00 GENERAL COLLECTION. PRICE. Anais. Middle-sized flower ; good shape, white, slightly tinged with lilac ; very large sulphur-white stains, broadly striped with lilac-carmine ; very striking pldinl {dwarf) ?i-7S Apollon. Large flower of a perfect shape ; rosy-lilac, with a large stain of light- rose, finely striped with white in the centre i.oo Alexander. Flower large, well shaped, very fine bright red i.oo Amabilis. Bright vermilion, stained with yellow 20 Adonis. Light-cherry, yellow throat, with light-yellow spots 20 Aglje. Rose-colored salmon, beautifully mottled .25 Aristote. Light-rose, with purplish crimson stripes . .25 Achille. Briglit-red, striped with white . .75 Archimede. Large, rich, flamed salmon- red, opening carmine 20 Belle Uadneile. Very fine lilac-rose, slightly marked with bright-rose ; per- fect form ; large flowers .... i.oo Berenice. Beautiful rose, striped with red, with purple-carmine colored-spots . .30 Bertha Kabourdin. Pure white, with beautiful large carmine stain . . . .75 Brenchleyensis. Deep scarlet ; fine . .20 Bernard de Jussieu. Flower large, wide, perfect ground violet, shaded and tinted with cherry-color and purple; stains purple on white ground ; new and al- most indescribable color .... 3.50 Brilliant. Large flower, good shape; purple-red, very fine color . . . 1.50 Ch^rubini. Large flower, perfect shape ; white ground, largely blazed with car- minate-violet 1.50 Calendulaceus. Bright-nankeen . . .35 Calypso. Rose-striped, blotched with carmine . . . . . . • -35 Canari. Light-yellow, striped with rose . .50 Cores. Pure white, blotched with pur- plish-rose; large flower So Charles Dickens. Beautiful rose, tinted with chamois ; blazed and striped with carmine ....... i.oo Chirlss Michel. Bright-vermilion, spot- ted with purplish-violet 40 Ci 'toaubriand. Clear cherry; a mag- nificent spike . . . . _ . . .30 Clom'^noe. Satin-like rose, with large bright-carmine stains; very large flower. .35 Comte de Morny. Dark cherry-red, blotched with white, and striped with purple S° PRICE. Comiesse de Bresson. Deep blush- pink in centre, shaded with crimson ; outside petals veined with white ; two lower petals striped with purple . . .25 Couranti Hulgens. Bright-crimson ; fine. .20 De Candolle. Cherry, flamed with scarlet, and blotched with violet .... i.oo Diomede. Large, fine form; white, flamed with carrains, and blotched with dark-violel 1.50 Dapnne. Light-cherry, with darker stripes, and stained with bright-carmine .30 Diana. Light-salmon, variegated with rose, and blotched with light-carmine, on white ground 50 Duo de MaJakotf. Orange-red, on yel- lowish-white ground ; fine . . . .80 Oanae. Delicate straw-color, with violet spots 60 Doctor Andry. Very bright orange ; fine . .25 Don Juan. Vivid blush-pink ; petals beautifully mottled with deep crimson, and veined with pure wliite ... 20 Edulia. Upper petals white, spotted with violet; lower striped with white . . i.oo Edith. Large flower ; carnation-rose, deeply striped with same 30 Egerie. Orange-rose ; petals slightly marked with carmine 30 Emma. Clear carmine: dwarf . . . .20 Emile. Scarlet, flamed with crimson and white, and spotted scarlet and white . 2.00 Endymion. Rose; beautiful . . . .30 Erato. Delicate rose ; with dark stripes and carmine blotches 50 Eldorado* Fine clear yellow, striped with red 75 E'u^ene Scribe. Flower very large and wide, perfect, tender-rose, blazed with carminate-red 3.50 Etendird. Flower very large and wide, perfect, white, slightly blazed with lilac or bluish-violet, spike very long . . 3.00 Emilie White, blazed with rose, with a dark-brown stain ..... 2.00 Flavi 1. Very bright red, a color little darker than Napoleon III. . . . i.oo Fulton Vermilion. Velvet ; very bright, s)X)tted with purple ; magnificent . . 1.25 Fanny Rouget. Rosy-flesh color, striped with rosy carmine 20 Florian. Cherry-rose, with large violet spots, the centre petals lined with white .35 Fulqens. Deep rich fiery scarlet . . .25 Gilathee. White, beautifully spotted with carmine 30 Goliaih. Light-red, striped and spotted with carmine ; large flower . . . .25 TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 151 I-7S 1-75 PRICE. Greuze. Cherry-red, blazed with purple ; growing very strong ; very fine . . .80 Hebe. Very tender Hesh-color, beautiful- ly striped with fine lake 35 Helene. White, slightly tinged with lilac, spotted and striped with violet . . .35 Hector. Delicate rose, sometimes striped .20 Henrietta. Large, well-shaped flower, whits-tinted and blazed with lilac ; very nice dwarf plant i.oo Imperatrice. White, slightly suffused with pink, spotted with bright-carmine . .20 Imperatrice Eugenie. White, flamed with rose, violet in the centre . . . 1.50 Isoline. Blush, spotted with carmine violet .30 Isabella. Middle-sized flower, very fine spike, pure white, with large, very dark carminate-violet stains .... 1.50 Jean d'Arc. White, very slightly tinged with rose ; striped and stained with pur- ple . . . _. _ . . . . .50 Lord Byron. Very brilliant scarlet, stained and ribboned with pure white ; very showy plant 1.50 Le Titien. Large flower ; perfect shape ; disposed in a very showy spike, light-red and very brilliant ; very fine plant . La Favorite. Flower large, rose, blazed with carmine ; lower divisions light yel- low La Fiancee. Flower large, perfect, very pure white, small, bluish-violet stains ; very fine variety ..... 3.00 Leonora. Flower large, perfect, cherry- colored red, slightly tinted with orange . i.oo Lord Granviile. Straw-color, stained with deep yellow, and striped with red . .50 La Quintmie. Beautiful light-orange . .60 LadyFranklin. Large flower, good shape, white slightly tinged with rose, finely striated with carmine, and very largely blazed with carminate-rose (dzuarf) . 2.00 Louis Van Houtte. BriUiantred, blotched with violet 20 Le Poussin. Light-red, white ground, very large white blotch on lower petals . .80 Leelia. Peach-pink, stained with lilac. . Madame Basseville. Large cherry-col- ored flower, with purple blotches on a yellowish-white ground, striped with white Madame de Vatry. Yellowish-white, stained with carmine ; very large flower, Madame Binder. Pure white ; long car- minate-rose stripes on the lower petals . .75 Madame Coudere. Bright-carmine, shaded with fine rose in the throat . . .20 Madame Herincq. Yellow white, chan- ging to a dull white, with large marbled veins of lilac 20 Madame Leseble. Pure white, blotched with rose 80 Madame Domage. Rose, spotted with amaranth, and striped with white . . 1.7s Madame Furtado. Rose, changing to pink, flamed with carmine . . . 2.00 Madame Paillett. Cinnamon, with white stripes and violet spots 40 Madame Pereire. Pure white, large purple stains, white centre . . . 1.00 Madame Rabourdin. Rose, flamed with carmine and white, striped in the centre of each petal 1.50 Madame Vilmorin. (Souchet.) Bright- rose, with white throat shaded with deep- rose, and striped with carmine and white i.oo Maria Dumortier. White, slightly streaked with rose, violetish-purple stains on a streaked ground . . . .80 30 •75 Mars. Beautiful; fine deep scarlet Marie. Pure white, blotched with dark carmine Meyerbeer. Very brilliant red, flamed with vermilion, and blotched with ama- ranth. Superb Mazeppa. Orange-rose, blotched with yellow and striped with red Mens. Blouet. Tender-rose, shaded with carmine ; large flower . . . . Mons. Uorgeon. Rose, with salmon- colored tint Moliere. Flower very large and wide, perfect, cherry-colored red, with very large, pure-white stains . . . . Mozart. F^lower large, very wide, spike spreading, bright rose, slightly tinted with violet, very largely blazed with very dark carmine ; very large, pure-white stains : very beautiful plant . M.'.ton. White slightly tinted with rose, largely blazed with red ; large flower, and perfect form Napoleon III. Brilliant scarlet, streaked with white Neptune. Beautiful red, with carmine spots and stripes Nemesis. Vivid-rose, with white lines and carmine stains on yellow ground Norma. Middle-sized flower, spike spread- ing, pure white, very slender, and very slightly blazed with very tender lilac. Noemi. Flower large, light lilac-rose, spike very long Oscar. Flower large, well shaped, very bril'nt, bright cherry-color, stains white, Osiris. Brilliant cherry-rose ; fine . Ophlr. Yellow, blotched with purple Othello. Light red ; dwarf, very showy . Oracle. Brilliant cherry-rose ; fine . Pallas. Bright rose, with stripes of a darker shade ; spots of a violet-carmine on a slight orange-tinted ground . Penelope. White, slightly tinged with pink ; lower petals yellow tinted, and striped with carmine . . . . Pegasus. Carnation, flaked with rose ; lower petals shaded with maroon . Petlonla. Rose, spotted with crimson . Princesse Marie de Cambridge. Very large and well-opened flower, unexcep- tionable shape and upright habit ; white, with very large light-carmine stains (^extra) Princess Alice. Flower very large and wide, perfect, tender lilac, slightly tinted with ros8, very large white stains ; new and charming shade ; first-rate dwarf plant Princess Olottiilde. Beautiful salmon- rose ; very large ..... Prince Imperial. Blush-white, blotched with carmine Premlces de Montrouge. Brilliant red ; dwarf Rossini. Flower large, perfect, very long spike, dark amaranth-red, lined and stained with white ; very good variety . Reverend Berkeley. Large flowers, of a good shape, disposed in a large spike : light rose, tinged with violet and car- minate striped on white ground Reine Victoria. Pure white, stained with violet carmine ; very large Raphael. Deep and vermilion . Rebecca. White, shaded with lilac. Rembrandt. Very bright deep scarlet . Shakspeare. White, very slightly blazed with carminate,rose, large rosy stain ; fine form, large flower . PRICE. 30 3.00 2.00 .40 •25 •3S 3.00 I.oo 2.50 • 30 .80 .20 •50 •35 .20 4.00 I.oo .40 •30 350 I- so I.oo •35 •35 • 30 PRICE. Sulphureus. Sulphur-yellow . . . .50 Solfaferee. Rich Jonquil-yellow ; large i.oo Stephenson. Large ; fine form ; superb spikes, cherry-carmine, lined with white i.oo Sir William Hooker. Very large and well-opened flower ; perfect shape, light- cherry color, rose-carmine stain on pure white ground ; plant of a great effect . 2.00 SteiU. Flower large, well shaped; ground white, slightly tinted with yellow and rose, and blazed with carminate-red. 2.50 Thalia. Flower large, perfect, white, blazed with white striated with carmine ; very fine, vigorous plant .... i.oo Thunberg. Flower very large, perfect, lightly orange-colored cherry-red ; stains pure white, very large . . . .1.75 Thos. Moore. Large flower, good shape; very fine carminate-rose on white ground, blazed and stained with light carmine . 3.00 Thos. Paxton. Large flower ; perfect PRICE. shape ; red slightly tinged with light orange color, finely striated with car- minate-red on white ground ; very bril- lant color 2.00 Triomphe d'Enghein. Rich-flamed crimson 20 Velleda. Sot't rose, blotched with lilac . .50 Vesta. Pure white, with violet-carmine spots on yellow ground 35 Vulcain. Very rich velvety scarlet-pur- ple, with violet shades in the centre . .50 OTHER SORTS OF GLADIOLUS. Gandavensis (the original variety). Ver- million, shaded with yellow . . ■ $0. 10 Ramosus (original variety). Rose and white . . . . . . . .20 Pisittacinus. Yellow and brown . . .10 Floribijndas. White, with rosy stripe along the centre of each petal . . .20 CHOICE MIXED VARIETIES. We have a fine collection of mixed varieties, saved from seedlings, and others where the names have been lost, which we offer at $2.00 per doz., by mail, postpaid. By the hundred, prices on ap- plication. Gladiolus IL*yoiili. Cardln'ilis habit. Flowers large spreading petals of good form : color pure white, vividly flaked with bright scarlet ; very free bloomer, and altogether a most exquisite variety. Spikes of bloom were exhibited at the Rose show at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society last June, at- tracting great attention ; highly recommended for pot culture. Price #1.50 each. TigricHas. A genus of Mexican bulbs, grows about one and a half feet high, producing flowers of the most exquisite beauty : the flowers large, about four inches across, of singularly curious shape, and the color of each variety gorgeous, and purely contrasted. No flower can exceed it in beauty. In bloom from July to the first of October. In autumn, take up the bulbs, and keep them in a dry place, aw.iy from frost, until the time of planting in the spring. Conchiflora. Orange and golden-yellow, spotted with black. 12^ cents each; Ji. 25 per doz. Pavonla. Richest scarlet, tinged and spotted with pure yellow. 125 cents each ; ^1.25 per doz. Tigridias by mail, postpaid, at the above prices. l>oxil>le Tvil>eroses. The Tuberose is one of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of summer-flowering bulbs, throwing up small spikes of double white flowers, two to three feet high, which remain in bloom a long period. The bulbs may be planted from February to May. When they are needed very early, they may be planted in the greenhouse or hot-bed in February or March ; and, for a succes- sion of flowers, in April and May In planting, remove the useless, small offsets around the main root, and place a single tuber in a pot four or five inches wide. Use good loam and leaf mould, with good drainage. Start them slowly, upon a temperate heat, in the hot-bed or forcing-pit, or later in the season in a frame. Water slightly at first ; and, when the bulbs begin to grow, increase the quantity. Those started early should be supplied with a good bottom heat till May, when they may be shifted into pots six or seven inches wide. By the first of June, all may be plunged out in a ■warm border, staking each plant to prevent their being broken by the wind. On the approach of cool weather, in September, those remaining in bloom should be removed to the conservatory or parlor, where they will continue in flower for a long period. Fine bulbs, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen ; bulbs started in pots in May, J3.00 per dozen. Vallota. A splendid bulbous-rooted plant, allied to the Amaryllis. It blooms in August, throwing up its strong stetns about one foot high, with from five to eight brilliant, scarlet, lily-like flowers ; very ornamental for bedding out in summer, or cultivation in pots and vases. Purpurea, each ;fo.7S. Tritoma. Splendid, half-hardy, eversjreen, herbaceous plants, forming large, robust, stemless, leaf-crowns, from the centre of which their tall flower-stems, three to five feet in height, are produced in sum- mer and autumn, with large, dense-flowered terminal racemes of rich pendent, orange-red and scarlet tubulous flowers ; each raceme a foot or more in length. They are admirably adapted for bedding out ; and the numerous terminal, llame-colored blossoms form a stately distant or mediate effect. They thrive in any rich light garden-soil. On approach of winter, they should be taken up, and placed in the greenhouse or cellar for replanting out again in spring. Uvaria glaucescens $0.50 Uvaria Rooperi ;^i.oo " grandiflora i.oo " scrotina 25 LILIUM AURATUM. (One-half its natural size.) L!l!um Auraium, Golden-Striped Lily. This new and magnificent species of Lily. lately introduced from Japan, is spoken of by Dr. Lindley as follows: "If ever a flower merited ths name of 'glorious,' it is this, which stands far above all other Lilies, whether we regard its size, sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of color. Imagine upon the end of a purple stem, not thicker than a ramrod, and not above two feet high, a saucer-shaped flower at least ten inches in diameter, composed of six spreading, somewhat crisp parts, rolled back at their points, and having an ivory-white skin, thinly strewn with purple points or studs, and oval, or roundish, prominent purple stains. To this add, in the middle of each of the six parts, a broad stripe of light satin- yellow, losing itself gradually in the ivory skin. Place the flower in a situation where side-light is cut off, and no direct light can reach it, except from above, when the stripes acquire the appear- ance of gentle streamlets of Australian gold, and the reader who has not seen it may form some feeble notion of what it is." We have the pleasure to inform our friends that we have secured a very fine stock of this be?utiful plant, which we shall offer at greatly reduced prices. Very strong flowering bulbs, . ... $1.50 each, . . J12.00 per dozen. Second size bulbs, i.oo " . . g.oo " " Third " " .75 " . . 6.00 " "