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INSTIRUCXIONS. 


Always  Get  Your  Bulbs  Early. 

It  is  advisable  to  get  your  tulbs  in  the  ground  as  early  as  possible  after  the  first  of  Oc- 
tober.   Sooner  will  do  no  harm  in  ccdd  locali|;ies.    Although  they  can  be  planted  as  late  as 
they  can  be  got  in  the  ground,  yet  those  plaried  early  give  finer  floAvers,  as  it  is  necessary  for 
bulbs  to  make  some  root  growth  in  Fall  to  g 
will  be  ready  the  second  week  in  September.    A  ie\ 

mentheiore  No y ember,  as  they  are  not  matured  enojugh  to  take  up  before  that  time.  Therefore, 
please  note  that  all  genera/  orders  will  be  shipped  ds  soon  as  received,  and  the  November  Bulbs  will 
be  forwarded  as  early  in  November  as  jjossible.  Should  you  wish  us  to  hold  your  general  order  until 
November  bulbs  are  ready,  please  so  state. 


ve  the  best  results.    The  general  line  of  bulbs 
kinds  (chiefly  lilies)  are  not  ready  for  ship- 


OUR  PRICES  INCLUDE  POSTA&E  on  single  Bulbs  and  by  the  dozen,  except  where  otherwise 
noted.    Bulbs  quoted  by  the  hundred  are  not  sent  prepaid. 

Send  the  Monej  with  the  Order.  Kemit  by  Postal  Xote,  Post  Office  Order,  Registered  Letter, 
Express  (prepaid;,  or  Draft  on  Cincinnati  or  Ncav  York.  United  States  Postage  Stamps  will  be  re- 
ceived for  small  amounts;  be  exceedingly  careful  about  the  least  moisture  getting  on  them  Avhen  re- 
mitting, as  they  sometimes  reach  us  so  stuck  together  as  to  be  almost  worthless. 

We  do  not  send  C.  0.  D.  Everything  being  plainly  priced,  the  return  charges  on  money  is  an 
unnecessary  expense. 

Should  you  change  your  Address,  we  will  esteem  it  a  favor  if  you  will  notify  us,  so  that  we  can 
forward  our  Catalogues  with  regularity  ;  if  you  receive  two  catalogues  of  the  same  kind,  please  hand 
one  to  some  friend  who  is  interested  in  floriculture. 

Should  an  error  occur,  Ave  desire  to  be  promptly  informed,  and  Avill  take  pleasure  in  making 
satisfactory  corrections. 

Write  your  Name  and  Address  distinctly  and  in  full;  please  use  the  Order  Sheet  and  Envel- 
ope inserted  in  this  catalogue. 

We  shall  always  be  pleased  to  reward  Customers  who  send  us  the  name  and  post-ofiice  ad- 
dress of  their  friends  Avho  buy  Seeds,  Plants,  Bulbs,  etc. 

Our  Spring  Catalogue  for  1901  Avillbe  ready  about  January  1st  and  will  be  sent  free  to  all 
customers  and  applicants. 


J.  M.  McCULLOUGH'S  SONS, 

SEEDSMEN  and  IMPORTERS  of  BULBSj 

316  and  318  Walnut  St.      CINCINNATI,  O. 

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Catalogue  of  BULBS  and  how  to  grow  them 
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HYACINTHS. 


For  Planting  Hyacinths  in  the  Open  Ground,  the  preferable  season  is  in  September  to  November,  but  they 
can  be  set  out  at  any  later  time,  as  long  as  the  ground  is  open.  The  best  compost  for  their  culture  is  one-third  sand,  one- 
third  well  rotted  cow  manure,  and  one-third  good  garden  mould;  or,  where  the  soil  is  naturally  light,  well-rotted  cow 
manure  liberally  intermixed  is  all  sutRcient.  The  beds  composed  of  the  above  compost  should  be  well  dug  to  a  depth  or 
fourteen  inches,  and  raised  from  two  to  four  inches  above  the  level  of  the  walk.  The  bulbs  should  be  planted  about  six 
inches  deep,  and  from  live  to  six  inches  apart.  Care  must  be  taken  not  to  press  the  earth  too  firmly  around  and  over  the 
bulbs.  After  planting,  rake  the  bed  or  border  smooth,  and  after  the  ground  has  frozen  tolerably  hard  in  early  Winter, 
cover  with  a  few  inches  of  dry  litter,  leaves,  evergreen  boughs  or  coarse  manure. 

For  tiie  Ciiltvire  of  Hyacinths  in  Pots,  prepare  the  above  compost,  adding,  if  possible,  a  quantity  of  leaf 
mould.  The  most  favorable  time  for  planting  is  September,  October  and  November;  for  a  succession  of  bloom  use  a  four 
or  five-inch  pot  for  a  single  bulb,  and  seven-inch  for  three  bulbs.  Plant  the  bulbs  so  that  the  crown  will  appear  just  above 
the  surface.  Set  tbe  bulbs  down  in  the  soil  and  cover  them  ;  do  not  press  them  in  by  force,  for  this  packs  the  soil  under 
tliem,  and  when  the  roots  start  they  are  apt  to  lift  the  bnlb.  After  planting,  water  and  set  away  in  a  dark  place  until  the 
pots  are  well  filled  with  roots.  Keep  the  earth  moist,  and  bring  to  the  light  as  wanted  to  bloom.  Being  exposed  to  the 
light  for  the  first  time,  they  are,  of  course,  very  delicate.  Care  should,  therefore,  be  exercised  not  to  place  them  in  the 
direct  rays  of  the  sun  for  two  or  three  days. 

For  Culture  in  Glasses,  the  bulbs  should  be  so  placed  that  only  the  base  of  each  touches  the  water  ;  then  place 
them,  for  the  first  ten  days,  in  a  dark  but  cool  closet  or  room,  to  promote  the  starting  of  the  roots,  after  which  expose  them 
to  the  light  and  air  as  much  as  possible;  avoid  placing  them  near  gas-light.  The  water  should  be  changed  as  it 
becomes  impure ;  draw  the  roots  entirely  out  of  the  glasses,  rinse  off  the  fibers  in  clean  water,  and  wash  the  inside  of  the 
glass  well.  The  water  should  never  be  allowed  to  freeze.  When  the  bulbs  are  well  advanced,  give  them  a  shower  of  water 
every  day.  

Prices  Per  Dozen  and  Single  Bulb  Include  Postage. 

Persons  purchasing  Hyacinths  at  oiir  counters,  or  who  wish 
to  pay  their  own  express  charges,  may  deduct  10c  per  dozen  from 
these  prices  when  bought  by  the  dozen.  Prices  per  100  are  not 
prepaid. 

HYACINTHS. 

MINIATURE  OR  DUTCH  ROMAN. 

These  may  be  planted  close  together  in  pots  or  boxes,  also  in 
beds  in  the  open  ground  with  charming  effect.  We  can  furnish 
them  in  the  following  colors : 

Dark  Red,  Rose  and  Pink,  Pure  White, 

Dark  Blue,  L,ight  Blue,  All  Colors  Mixed. 

5  cents  each,  55  cents  per  dozen,  83.50  per  100. 

HYACINTHS.— Choice  Mixed. 

IN  SEPARATE  COLORS. 

These  are  made  up  of  varieties  selected  for  beds  and  borders, 
or  for  forcing  for  cut  flowers,  and  are  of  such  superior  quality 
as  to  be  entirely  satisfactory  to  florists  who  use  large  quantities 
of  them. 


Single  Red,  mixed  shades  

"  Rose   

<«      Pure  White  

"      White,  tinted  

<«      Dark  Blue  and  Purple.. 

"      L.ight  Blue  

"  Yellow  

SINGLE  MIXED,  all  colors  


EACH. 
....  7 

  7 


Double  Bed,  mixed  shades. 

"  Rose  

"      Pure  White  

•  "      White,  tinted  


13(>vit:>l<3 

EACH. 


DOZ. 

100. 

80 

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80 

5  25 

80 

5  25 

80 

5  25 

EACH. 

Double  Dark  Blue  and  Purple   7 

"       Light  Blue   7 

<<      Yellow     7 

DOUBLE  MIXED,  all  colors  — 


DOZ. 

80 
80 
80 
80 
80 
80 
80 
70 


100. 

$5  25 
5  25 
5  25 
5  25 
5  25 
5  25 
5  25 
4  75 


100. 

$5  25 
5  25 
5  25 
4  75 


HYACINTHS  NAMED 


SECOND         These  are  usually  sold  under  narpe  of  Selected  first  size, 
SIZE  .  .  .     and  in  comparing  prices  please  bear  this  in  mind.   ^^  hile  it  is 
true  that  same  will  not  produce  as  large  and  full  spikes  as  our  first  size,  they  wfll  nevertheless  give  good  satistaction. 
Particularly  commendaole  for  bedding  where  solid  colors  are  desired. 

Red.  Pink.  Pure  White.  Blush  White.  Dark  Blue.  Light  Blue. 

10  cents  each,  SI. 00  per  dozen,  S7.00  per  hundred. 


ALL  OUR  BULBS  ARE  SPECIALLY  SELECTED,  AND  FROM  BEST  GROWERS. 


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J.  oNI.  McCullough's  Sons,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


A  BED  OF  HYACINTHS. 


Choice  Named  Hyacinths. 

The  follo-wing  list,  which  has  been  carefully  revised,  includes  only  the  choicest  varieties,  and  we  have  every 
confidence  in  recommending  them  as  the  best  that  can  be  grown  for  exhibition  and  decorative  purposes.  The  single 
varieties  will  all  force  w"ll.  Slnsrle  named  Hyacinths  grown  in  glasses  are  an  elegant  and  suitable  ornament  for  the 
parlor  or  sitting-room,  and  can  be  flowered  in  this  way  with  very  little  trouble.  This  plan  of  growing  Hyacinths  in 
Avater  is  a  method  of  culture  very  convenient  to  many,  especially  to  those  residing  in  cities,  where  it  is  so  often 
troublesome  to  procure  soil  for  potting.  The  bulbs  procured  should  be  placed  in  ihe  glasses  as  early  in  the  season  as 
possible,  keeping  them  in  the  dark  until  their  loots  are  well  started,  after  which  the  lightest  and  sunniest  situation 
that  can  be  had  is  the  best;  the  water  in  the  glasses  should  be  changed  two  or  three  times  a  week,  and  in  severe 
weather  the  bulbs  mu^t  be  removed  from  the  window  so  as  to  be  secure  from  frost.  After  filling  the  glass  with 
water,  place  the  bulb  so  that  the  base  only  will  touch  the  water. 

Jt  is  supposed  by  many  of  the  inexperienced  that  the  best  Hyacinths  are  those  which  produce  double  flowers.  This  is  by 
no  means  correct,  there  being  many  more  of  the  single  varieties  producing  fine,  free  and  brilliant  spikes  of  bloom,  and  they 
succeed  better  in  glasses  than  the  double. 


Single  Red  and  Rose. 

EACH. 


Amy,  large  compact  truss,  deep  carmine   10 

Belle  Quirene,  bright  pink,  very  large  spike   10 

Cosmos,  dark  rose,  clear  center   10 

Gertrntle.  deep  rose,  fine  compact  spike   10 

Oiganthea.  delicate  pink,  large  bells  10 

MomernN,  red,  very  early.   12 

Fabiola,  beautiful  rose,  carmine  striped,  large  spike.  10 
Genl.  FeliSNier,  deep  crimson,  fine  truss,  very  early.  12 
Lord  Macanlay,  bright  red,  striped  rose,  large  com- 
pact spike    15 

liOrd  Wellington,  rose,  large  bells,  fine  spike   10 

l^ladame  Hodson,  pink,  carmine  striped   10 

Maria  Catherina,  deep  red,  large  spike      —   10 

Norma,  delicate  satin  pink,  very  large  bell,  hand- 
some spike    10 

Robt.  Steiffer,  bright  crimson,  a  fine  compact  spike .  10 

Sultan's  Favorite,  pink,  dark  striped    10 

Veronica,  dark  scarlet,  extra  fine  large  spike   10 

Single  White. 

Alba  Snperbi<i«4ima,  pure  white,  large  truss   12 

Baron  Mftn  Tbuyllif  pure  white,  very  fine  large 

compact  truss,  an'exhibition  variety   12 

Blanchard.  pure  white,  long  compact  spike,  early. .  12 

€leopHtra.  rosy  white,  a  favorite   12 

Grand  Ve<lette.  snow  white,  very  large  bells   12 

Lia  I'andenr,  white,  large  compact  truss  1.5 

L.a  <;rande*««(e,  pure  white,  with  immense  bells,  one 

of  the  best  in  cultivation    1.5 


Single  White.  (Continued.) 

EACH. 


Mont  Blano,  pure  snow  white,  extra  large  bells,  and 

a  magnificent,  large  and  compact  spike   1» 

Qneen  Victoria,  pure  white,  large  bells   12 

Madame  \  an  I>er  Hoop.  )>ure  white,  fine   1> 

Voltaire,  white,  shaded  with  rose,  large  bells,  and 
good  spike,  dwarf  10 

Single  Blue. 

A  i*^ns,  deep  blue,  pure  white  eye,  very  fine   10 

Baron  Von  Thnyll,  dark  blue,  compact  spike    12 

C'barles  I>ickenN,  btight  blue,  e.xtra  large  bells   10 

Czar  Peter,  porcelain  blue,  extra  fine  15 

Grand  L.ilas,  silvery  lilac,  large  compact  truss    15 

Kin^  of  the  Bine;!*,  rich  dark  blue,  splendid  spike.  12 

Li'Amie  dn  Coenr,  light  lilac,  fine  spike  1- 

I-a  Peyrons**,  light  blue,  large  bells   10 

Maria,  dark  purple,  verv  large  spike  1"^ 

Priestly,  light  blue,  fine  CO. or.     .    12 

Regains,  light  blue,  with  dark  blue  stripes  ....    10 

"Uncle  Tom,  bluish  purple,  extra  large  truss   10 


Single  Yellow. 

I>nc  de  Malakoff.  orange    15 

Heroine, brignt  citron,  large  spike  15 

I«ia,  golden  yellow,  splendid  large  compact  spike    . .  15 

King  of  Holland,  rich  orange,  fine  truss   15 

L.a  Pluie  d'Or,  pale  yellow,  verv  delicate  10 


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Choice  Named  Double  Hyacinths. 

Double  flowering  Hyacinths  at  one  time  commanded  much  higher  prices,  and  were  iDreferred  to  Single  ones,  but 
for  years  the  current  of  fashion  has  been  in  favor  of  the  Singles,  for  there  can  hardly  be  a  doubt  that  the  latter  pro- 
duce far  more  graceful  and  beautiful  spikes. 

The  individual  bells  of  the  Double  are  large  and  beautiful,  but  there  are  usually  fewer  of  them  borne  on  the 
spike;  for  bedding  and  pot  culture,  however,  Double  Hyacinths,  are  very  satisfactory. 


Double  Red  and  Rose. 

EACH. 

Bonqnet  Rojal,  fine  rose,  dark  center,  good  spike  .  10 

Bonqnet  Tenclre,  carmine  rose,  large  bells    10 

Czar  Nicholas,  pure,  delicate  rose,  large  bells   10 

Grootvorst,  pink,  large  truss    10 

Lord  Welling^toii,  pale  blush,  with  delicate  rose 

stripe,  large  bells,  and  massive  spike    15 

Bfoble  Par  llerite,  rose,  large  bells,  splendid  truss.  12 
PrincesH  Royal,  scarlet,  with  brown  center,  fine  10 
Retina  Victoria,  salmon  rose,  very  double   10 


Double  White. 


A  la  Mode,  blush  white   12 

Aniia  Maria,  blush  white,  violet  center,  fine   12 

Bonqnet  Royal,  pure  white,  fine  spike   10 

L,a  Tour  d'Auvergne,  pure  white,  early  large  bells.  12 

L.a  Virginite,  blush  white,  dwarf,  large  bells   10 

Miss  Kilty,  white,  purple  center   12 


Double  White.  (Continued.) 

EACH. 

Prince  of  Waterloo,  fine,  pure  white,  large  spike. .  12 
Scepter  d'Or,  pure  white,  yellow  center    12 

Double  Blue. 

Albion,  dark  blue,  extra  fine,  large  spike  12 

Bloksberg,  porcelain  striped,  large  truss  12 

Cbas.  Dickens,  dark  lavender  blue,  larse  truss  12 

Garrick,  lilac  blue,  with  a  bright  blue  stripe   12 

Mignon  de  Dryfhont,  light  blue,  semi-double  12 

Pasqnin,  light  blue,  with  dark  center,  striped  12 

Double  Yellow. 

Bonqnet  d'Orange,  reddish  orange,  fine  spike  12 

Ooethe,  clear,  pale  yellow,  large  bells,  fine  truss  12 

Heroine,  pure  yellow,  fine  15 

Janne  Snpreme,  splendid  yellow,  fine  spike  15 

Ophir  d'Or,  golden  yellow   12 

William  III,  yellow,  with  red  center,  compact  spike.  12 

Early  Roman  Hyacinths. 

These  are  extensively  used  by  fiorists  for  forcing,  which  may  be  done  at  a  temperature  of  60  degrees.  The  white 
variety  flowers  a  fortnight  to  three  weeks  in  advance  of  the  Holland  Hyacinths.  The  flowers  are  pure  white  and 
very  fragrant,  and  each  bulb  will  throw  up  from  three  to  four  spikes.  For  forcing,  three  or  four  bulbs  are  generally 
planted  in  a  suitable  pot,  in  good  soil  (as  recommended  for  other  varieties).  The  pots  must  be  kept  in  a  cool  and 
dark  place  until  filled  with  roots,  when  the  fiower  spikes  can  be  rapidly  developed  by  exposure  to  light  and  moder- 
ate heat.   The  blue  and  rose  Roman  Hyacinths  flower  from  one  to  two  weeks  later  than  the  white  variety. 

Dednct  10  cents  per  dozen,  if  not  to  be  sent  by  Mail. 

EACH.  PER  BOZ.   PER  100. 

Early  White  Roman,  selected,  extra  large 

bulbs  

Early  Wbite  Roman  

Donble  Rose  Roman,  blooms  later  than  the 

white  

Single  Bine  Roman  

Single  White  Italian.  This  variety  is  largely 

grown  for  the  flower  markets  of  Paris.  They 

are  a  little  later  than  the  Roman,  and  have 

larger  spikes;  very  fragrant  


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Husk  Hyacinths. 


A  small  growing  Hyacinth  of  a  purplish  color,  emitting,  when  in 
flower,  a  strong  and  very  agreeable  musky  odor.  Valuable  for  pot 
culture,  and  well  worth  growing  in  clumps  in  the  open  ground. 

Price,  10c  each;  $1.00  per  dozen. 


Grape  Hyacinths. 


Very  pretty  variety,  producing  flowering  spikes  about  six  inches 
high,  with  little  round  bells  so  arranged  as  to  resemble  a  bunch  of 
grapes.  Admirable  for  permanent  beds  and  edgings  and  partially 
shaded  situations,  where  they  will  soon  spread  and  take  care  of  them- 
selves. They  are  very  pretty  when  grown  six  in  a  pot  in  the  house  for 
Winter  flowering  Price,  3c  each;  25c  per  dozen;  §1.50  per  100. 


WHITE  ROMAN  HYACI>'THS. 


Feathered  Hyacinths. 


An  exceedingly  pretty  variety,  the  spikes  average  9  to  12  inches  high,  and  in  place  of  being  formed  of  bells,  as  in 
all  of  the  other  varieties,  is  a  feathery  plnnie,  and  few  plants  are  more  striking  in  the  garden  or  more  useful  for 
cutting.   It  is  particularly  adapted  for  open  garden  culture  Price,  3c  each ;  30c  per  dozen ;  S2.00  per  100. 

We  carry  full  lines  of  Flower  Pots,  plain  and  fancy.   See  cover  of  catalogue. 


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TULIP5. 

Tulips  are  one  of  the  most  ornamental 
flowei'S  grown,  will  thrive  in  any  rich  soil 
or  situation,  if  cultivated  the  same  as  the 
Hyacinth.  Their  brilliant  colors  impart  a 
rich  and  beautiful  appearance  to  the  lawn 
in  early  Spring.  They  can  be  grown  in  the 
house  in  pots  or  baskets,  and  will  force 
well  with  Hyacinths  under  same  treat- 
ment. For  out-door  planting,  October  and 
November  are  the  most  favorable  months. 
Have  the  ground  well  drained ;  plant  from 
three  to  four  inches  deep  and  about  six 
nohes  apart. 

The  letters  o,  6,  c,  fol- 
lowing the  varieties, 
i  ndicate  their  earliness 
of  bloom;  the  A's 
flower  together,  and 
aretheearfiest;  Bnext, 
etc.  The  figures  Indi- 
cate the  height  at- 
tained in  inches,  to  aid 
in  arranging  flOAver 
beds. 


. . .  Persons  purchasing 
Tulips  at  our  counters^ 
or  who  wish  to  pay 
their  own  express 
charges,  may  deduct 
5c  per  dozen  when 
bought  by  the  dozen. 
Prices  per  J  00  are  not 
prepaid. 


SINGLE  EARLY  TULIPS. 


EACH.     PER  DOZ.  PER  100. 


Artns,  67,  scarlet,  fine  bold  flowers,  good  for  forcing   3 

Belle  Alliance,  67,  brilliant  scarlet,  large  flow^er,  fine  for  bedding  3 

Canary  Bird,  aS,  clear  rich  golden  yellow,  excellent  for  early  forcing   4 

Chrysolora,  69,  pure  yellow  large  and  handsome  flower   4 

Cottage  Maid,  66,  rosy  pink,  edged  with  white,  a  charming  variety  ...    4 

Coleiir  Cardinal,  c9,  brilliant  dark  carmine,  distinct  and  very  fine  ...    4 

Bac  de  Berlin,  a8,  forcing,  red  and  yellow  3 

Bncliesse  de  Parma,  69,  bronzy  crimson,  banded  yellow   3 

Bnsart,  dark  scarlet,  large  and  very  robust,  fine  for  parks,  a  grand  flower   4 

Gold  Stau<lard,  68,  crimson,  yellow  striped  and  shaded   4 

Jagt  Van  Belft,  68,  white,  very  fine   3 

Joost  Van  Yondel,  68,  crimson  flamed  white,  large  and  distinct   4 

Keizerskroon,  69,  deep  crimson,  with  broad  orange-yellow  margin,  large  and  efTective   4 

L.'Immacalee,  67,  pure  white,  very  early  and  fine,  excellent  for  forcing   3 

Mon  Tresor,  69,  large  pure  yellow,  fine  bold  flower,  extra   4 

Pottebakker  Scarlet,,  a8,  bright  scarlet,  very  large  and  fine  flower   3 

*'  White,  a8,  pure  white,  fine  large  and  showy  flower   4 

*«  Yellow,  a8,  large  fine  bright  golden  yellow,  excellent  forcer   4 

Princess  Marianne,  68,  white,  with  rosy  stripe,  extra  fine  large  flower  4 

Prince  of  Austria,  69,  orange-scarlet,  sweet-scented,  a  flne  forcer,  a  grand  Tulip  4 

Proserpine,  a8,  The  "  Queen  of  Tulips,"  large  and  very  eflTective,  rich,  silky  rose  4 

Queen  Victoria  (La  Reine),  66,  white,  slightly-tinted  rose,  good  for  bedding  and  forcing   3 

Kembrandt,  68,  bright  scarlet    4 

Rose  Grisedlin,  66,  delicate  rose,  shaded  white,  flne  for  forcing,  very  beautiful   4 

Rosa  Mnndi,  68,  white,  shaded  with  rich  rose   4 

Silver  Standard  (Royal  Standard),  68,  white,  feathered  with  rosy  crimson   4 

Tbomas  Moore,  610,  beautiful  nankeen,  shaded  orange   4 

Vermilion  Brilliant,  68,  deep,  dazzling  vermilion;  extra  fine  for  pots  and  massing   5 

Won verman,  66,  violet,  extra  3 

Yellow  Prince,  67,  golden  yellow,  extra  large  and  showy,  scented  as  a  Tea  Rose   4 

Choicest  Mixed,  from  above-named  varieties,  extra  fine   3 

Fine  Mixed,  including  all  colors  and  shades   3 

SINGLE  EARLY  DUC  VAN  THOLL  TULIPS. 

These  are  the  earliest  to  bloom  of  all  Tulips,  and  being  of  a  dwarf  habit,  they  are  especially  suitable  for  pot 
culture.   Planted  three  or  four  in  a  pot  they  produce  a  brilliant  effect. 

PER  DOZ.     PER  100.  EACH.    PER  DOZ.     PER  100. 

30  $1  50  Rose  4  40  §2  00 

30  1  50  White  4  40  2  00 

30  1  50  Yellow  5  40  2  50 

30  1  50  Mixed  Buc  Van  Tholl  _  30  1  50 


30 

n  50 

30 

1 75 

40 

2  00 

40 

2  00 

40 

2  00 

40 

2  00 

30 

1 75 

30 

1  50 

40 

2  50 

40 

2  50 

30 

1  50 

30 

1  75 

30 

1  75 

30 

1  50 

40 

2  2.5 

30 

1  50 

40 

2  00 

40 

2  50 

30 

1  75 

40 

2  50 

40 

2  50 

30 

1  75 

40 

2  00 

40 

2  50 

30 

1  75 

30 

1  75 

40 

2  00 

50 

3  00 

30 

1  50 

40 

2  00 

30 

1  50 

25 

1  25 

Red  and  yellow. 

Crimson  

Scarlet   

Vermilion   


EACH. 

  3 

  3 

  3 

  3 


Our  Hyacinth  and  Tulip  Bulbs  are  all  First  5ize.   We  do  not  handle  Second  Sizes. 


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Double  Tulips. 

This  class  of  Tulips  is  one  of  the  most  val- 
uable.    The  earlier  varieties   are  admirably 
adapted  for  pot  culture,  and  form  a  pleasing 
contrast  to  the  Single  Tulips  in  the  greenhouse 
or  conservatory.    When  planted  in  the  open 
border  they  are  very  showy,  and  a  succession  of 
bloom  may  be  had  by  a  judicious  selection  from 
the  earlier  and  later  varieties.   The  Rex 
Rubrorum  and  La  Candeur  form  a  dense 
mass  of  bloom   when   grown   in  beds, 
and  the  flowers  remain  in  perfection  of 
bloom  longer  than  those  of  the 
fc-ingle  varieties. 


For  Cultural  Directions,  etc., 
see  Tulips,  Page  4. 


Admiral  Kin^nberg'eii,  &7, 

brown  and  vellow. 
4c  each ;  ;sOc  doz. :  Sl.nO  per  100. 
Belle  Alliance,  large  violet  red,  striped 
white,  late  and  tall. 

4c  each;  40c  per  doz.;  $2.00  per  100. 
Due  Van  Tboil,  red  and  yellow, 
a6,  very  dwarf  and  fine  for  forcing. 

4c  each ;  30c  per  doz. ;  81.50  per  100. 
Dnke  of  York,  bS  dark  rose,  bordered 
white,  showy  and  fine. 

4c  each;  3Uc  per  doz.;  $1  75 per  100. 
Gloria  Sol  in,  a7,  dpep  crimson,  with 
golden  margin,  very  large. 

4c  each;  30c  per  doz. ;  ?1  75 per  100. 
IIe1ianthii»»,  a9,  scarlet,  gold  and  crim- 
son, superb. 

4c  each ;  40c  per  doz. ;  $2.00  per  100. 
Imperator  Rnbrornm,  a9,  rich  crimson  scarlet, 

extra  fine  4c  each ;  40c  per  doz. ;  fJ.-jO  per  ICQ. 

L.a  Candenr,  68,  pure  white,  extensively  grown  for 
bedding  4c  each;  30c  per  doz.;  S1.50  per  100. 

Mnrillo,  bS,  blush  white,  shaded  rose,  large  flowers,  fine  for 
forcmg  5c  each;  50c  per  doz.:  5f3.00  per  100. 

Purple  Crown,  aS,  dark  crimson  maroon,  velvety  and  fine. 

4c  each ;  30c  per  doz. ;  S1.50  per  ICO . 


Rex  Rnbrornm,  69,  bright  crimson  scarlet,  superb  for  bedding,  showy. 
Tonrnesol,  a7,  scarlet,  margined  yellow.  One  of  the  best  for  forcing  .  . . , 
Tonrnesol  Yellow,  a7,  bright  golden  yellow,  large  and  showy  flower. . 

Yellow  Rose,  c9,  large  golden  yellow,  fine  bedder  and  sweet  scented  

Choicest  Mixed,  from  named  Varieties,  extra  fine  

Fine  Mixed,  including  all  colors  and  shades  


Late  and  flay  Flowering  Tulips. 

This  class  of  Tulips  is  comparatively  little  known,  otherwise  the  demand 
for  same  would  be  much  greater.  They'^flower  somewhat  later  than  the  early 
varieties,  and  are  therefore  very  valuable  to  make  a  succession  of  bloom. 

Bizarres,  flowers  of  perfect  shape,  yellow  ground  color,  feathered  or  striped 
with  crimson,  purple  or  white  oc  each;  3Uc  per  doz.:  §1.50  per  100. 

Bybloemens,  blotched,  striped  or  feathered,  with  blue,  lilac,  violet,  purple  or 
black.  "Choicest  mixed  5c  each ;  o5c  per  doz. ;  52  UO  per  lOO. 

Gesnerlana,  the  tallest,  largest  flowered,  and  showiest  of  all  Tulips  for  bedding 
out  in  masses.  Flowers  of  enormous  size.  Color,  rich  crimson  scarlet,  with 
glittering  blue-black  center  5c  each;  35c  per  doz.;  f2.00  per  100. 

PARROT  TULIPS. 

These  are  in  many  respects  the  finest  of  all  Tulips.  Their  flowers  are  larger 
than  the  other  kinds,  and  the  colors  striking  and  beautiful.  Some  will  be  clear 
yellow,  others  deep  crimson,  and  others  striped  with  crimson,  yellow  and  green, 
from  which  they  derive  their  name. 

EACH.      PER  DOZ.       PER  100. 

Constantinople,  large  red  flowers,  tipped  orange.  .   5  35  82  00 
Cramolsie  Brilliant,  deep  crimson,  with  large 

black  star-shaped  center,  extra  fine                        5  35  2  00 

Perfecta,  striped,  yellow  and  scarlet                         5  35  2  00 

liUtea  Major,  large  bright  yellow                              5  35  2  00 

Parrots,  mixed  colors.  —  30  150 


LATE  TULIP. 


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Narcissus. 

A  beautiful  class  of  early  bloomina: 
flowers,  both  for  out-door  blooming  and 
for  use  as  cut  flowers  in  the  house.  Their 
delicious  fragrance,  easy  culture  and 
thriftiness  entitle  them  to  the  greatest 
popularity. 

The  double  and  single  sorts  are  per- 
fectly hardy  and  need  not  be  disturbed 
oftener  than  once  in  three  or  four  years, 
and  not  then  unless  they  have  become  too 
much  crowded  by  off-sets.  Plant  in  the 
Fall  in  good  garden  soil,  about  three  or 
lour  inches  deep  and  two  to  six  inches 
apart. 

The  Polyanthus  varieties  for  flower- 
mg  in  pots  in  the  house  are  very  satis- 
lactory.  'hey  bloom  about  the  tirst  of 
February  in  dense  clusters,  two  or  three 
flower  stalks  to  each  bulb,  while  the 
earliest  of  all,  the  Paper  White,  will  come 
into  bloom  as  early  as  December. 

A  cool,  natural  temperature  suits  them 
best.  Pot  in  the  Fall,  let  them  root  for 
two  or  three  months  in  the  dark,  then  re- 
move to  the  conservatory  or  sitting  room, 
and  water  as  often  as  the  soil  requires 
moisture. 


Prices  per  dozen  and  single  bulbs  include 
Postage. 

Persons  purchasing  Narcissus  at  our  counters,  or 
who  wish  to  pay  their  own  express  charges,  may  deduct 
5c  per  dozen  from  these  prices  when  bought  hy  the 
dozen. 

DOUBLE  NARCISSUS. 

Alba  Plena  Odorala.  The  double  Poeticus.  flowers 
pure  white,  large  and  very  fragrant,  one  of  the  finest 
for  all  purposes  3c  each;  25c  per  doz. ;  S1.5U  per  lUO. 

Incompnrable.  Pale  yellow  and  orange  mixed,  full 
double  flower,  large,  varying  somewhat  in  shade  like 
the  single  variety,  from  pale  citron  yellow  to  deep 
orange   3c  each;  25c  per  doz.;  :5l,50  per  luO. 

Oransre  Phoenix.  Large  double  white,  with  orange 
,  ~  segments  in  the  center. 

V=-         ,.  _  5c  each;  50e  per  doz.;  S3.00  per  ICO. 

Silver  Phoenix.  Largest  of  the  Double  Narcissus,  pale 
creamy  white  with  sulphur,  delicate  fragrance,  fine 
for  cutting  or  for  decorating  purposes. 

luc  each ;  $1.00  per  doz. 

Von  Sion.  The  famous  "  Old  Double  Yellow  Daffodil," 
rich  golden  yellow  perianth  and  trumpet,  one  of  the 
best  forcing  sorts  .  .5c  each;  35c  per  doz. ;  S2.UU  per  100. 

Von  Sion.  Selected,  ex*ra  larse,  true  Northern 
grown  Dutch  Bulbs . .  5c  each ;  45c  per  doz. ;  $2.50  per  100. 

SINGLE  NARCISSUS. 

Biflorns.  Twin  flowers  borne  on  one  stalk,  pure  white,  with  yellow  cup    3 

Morsfeldi.  Very  large  flowers  of  pure  white,  with  rich  yellow  trumpet,  magnificent 

flower     7 

Emperor.  Large  rich  yellow  trumpet,  with  lighter  yellow  perianth,  one  of  the  best ...  10 
Ineomparable  Stella.   Perianth  white  and  slightly  twisted,  with  yellow  trumpet, 

fine  for  forcing   3 

Poeticns  (Pheasant  Eye  or  Poets).    Flowers  pure  white,  with  distinct  red  crown,  ^ 

Poeticus  Ornatus.   Large  pure  white  flowers,  saffron  cup,  tinted  with  rosy  scarlet, 

very  early     3 

Princeps.  Large  yellow  trumpet,  sulphur  white  perianth,  very  early,  splendid  variety .  4 

Trnnipet  Major.   Large  golden  yellow,  fine  lorcer   4 

"Von  Sion  Single.   Large  golden  yellow,  fine  for  garden  or  forcing   4 

POLYANTHUS  NARCISSUS. 

Invaluable  for  forcing.  These  all  flower  verv  early ;  the  flowers  are  exceedingly  fragrant,  and  may  be  grown 
either  in  glasses  or  in  pots.   If  planted  in  open  borders,  they  must  be  well  protected  by  a  cuvermg  of  litter. 


PER  DOZ. 

so  25 


to 
1  00 


PER  100. 

SI  50 

5  00 

8  00 

1  50 

1  00 

1  50 
1  75 
1  75 
1  75 


Paper   White  Orandiflora 

trusses  of  pure  white  flowers,  splendid 
forcer   5 


EACH.  DOZ.  PER  100 

Large 


Paper  White. 

very  fragrant  . . 


The  earliest  variety, 


35 


30 


S2  00 


1  25 


EACH.  DOZ.  PER  100 

Grand  IHonarqne.  AYhite,  lemon  cup, 

largest,  finest  of  all  white                        5  50  S3  00 

Grand  Soleil  d'Or,  yellow  orange  cup. .  5  50  3  00 

Gloriosa,  white,  orange  cup.                    5  50  3  00 

Queen  Victoria,  Avhite,  very  fine            5  50  3  00 

Pol v'thus  Narcissus,  mixed  varieties.  4  35  2  00 


See  Page  lo  for  our  list  of  Lilies.   No  collection  of  plants  complete  without  a  few. 


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Chinese  5acred  Lily  or  Oriental  Narcissus 

The  Chinese  Sacred  Lily  i?,  properly,  a  Narcissus,  of  the  Polyanthus 
type.  The  bulbs  aie  very  laige,  and  each  one  sends  up  froni  five  to 
twelve  spikes,  which  bear  clusters  of  large,  perfect,  waxy- white  blos- 
soms, with  a  yellow  center,  and  of  a  powerful  and  delicious  fragrance, 
-which  is  not  excelled  bvany  flower.  They  grow  well  in  pots  of  soil, 
but  the  most  popular  way  of  blooming  them  is  the  Chinese  method,  as 
follows: 

Put  about  one  inch  of  sand  in  a  shallow  bowl,  or  some  similar 
vessel,  about  four  inches  deep;  place  the  bulb  on  this,  and  pack  it 
firmly  with  small  pebbles  or  pieces  of  rock;  then  fill  it  with  water  to 
the  top  of  the  pebbles,  and  place  in  a  warm,  sunny  window.  The  bu^b 
will  at  once  commence  a  rapid  grcjwth,  and  blooni  in  five  or  six  weeks. 

Add  fresii  water  as  often  as  necessary.  i^w  <  mwh  l+rl^^  » 

It  is  not  absolutely  necf  ssary  to  put  the  bulbs  in  the  dark,  but,  if  ^J^^^\w^^^fi^*> 
shaded  until  the  leaves  begin  to  grow,  better  results  may  be  obtained  m^^^^^^^^lM^t&^f~^^'?^::^.-^;^^J 
By  making  a  small  incision  across  the  top  of  the  bulb,  in  two  or  three  BS^^^^^^WtIIIsIIM^ 
places,  about  three-quarters  of  an  inch  from  ihe  center,  it  will  cause      ffip "V3wn^^l^^  t  ' 

a  fresh  lot  of  leaves  and  fiower  stalks  to  start  from  these  points.  This  f ^C^j^'^f 

must  be  done  with  care,  so  as  not  to  injure  the  bulb— simply  cut  the  B^P^^^CW-^^^^ 
skin,    h'or  a  window  ornament  they  are  unexcelled,  and  le'nd  to  an      ^^P'TiS^  ■  0 t^JC^"'!^ 
interior  a  cheerful  aspect  when  all  outside  is  frost-bound  and  dreary.      K8B^tj^''Sfe^  W/^f  nnf^^'^ 

The  etTect  is  heightened  when  several  are  put  in  a  large  dish.   They      B0^^^)k^^^^S^1m^  fl^tin  Wrf/A 
can  be  planted  at  difl'erent  times,  and  have  a  succession  of  flowers  all  iSte^^^.^K^wTb^^wW/'l 

Flowers  often  double  and  sinsle  from  the  same  bulb.  HI^SilmiaMw^l^^^  Yi 

Our  stocks  of  this  famous  Lily  are  imported  directly  from  Shang-  ^H^^U  mYrKleTK' \M  ' 

hai,  China,  and  are  extra  large  bulbs,  of  the  choice  variety  Liieii-  ^^H^^i  lAti  i/f 

Chn.  the  best  and  most  profuse  flowering.  BMBS^WV '       "  'a.  H.r 

Extra  large  bulbs.  10c  each  (if  by  mail,  15c  each);  81.00  per  dozen, 
by  express,  not  prepaid. 

JONQUILS.  ^^^^.MS-ii 

Jklost  exceHpnt  for  early  blooming.   Charming  lar^e  golden  and  ^^^^^^^^^s::^?^^=^^ \ 

deliciously  odoriferous  flowers,  freely  produced,  of  the  finest  eflTect  ^^^^^^^^.''^-'^^T^^^j^-jA \ 

either  in  garden,  greenhouse  or  conservatory.    May  be  successfully  ^^^^^^^^'^t V  »^:f^ 

grown  bv  everyone.    Put  four  in  a  five-inch  pot  and  treat  same  as  ^i^^^^^^^^A.S ^r^a^ 

Hyacinths.  ^^J^^^^Ff^f'-j  aTTs^X 

EACH.      PERDOZ.       PER  100.  * « «  ■» > 

I,are*>«it  D*>nbl*»,  fine  golden  ypl  low   5  40  $3  00 

Siiisrl**,  sweet-scented,  deep  yellow    3  25  1  00 

Cainp^Tiieile.  single,  golden  j'ellow,  very 

large  and  fragrant   .  ..  3  25  1  00  CHI>^ese  lily. 

Oditru'*  Knsrilo-su**.  new  large  flowering, 

deep  yellow  crinkled  flowers,  exceed- 

ingl.v  fragrant  and  very  desirable  for 

forcing  or  open  garden   4  25  1  25 

AMARYLLIS. 

/I     ^^^'^  ''^       ^  Allvarietiesof  the  Amaryllis  are  ornamental.  Plant  in  equal  parts 

Ak^'"^^^^»^^^Ey  )\\\  ^         sandy  loam  and  leaf-mould.   If  convenient,  start  them  in  a  hot-bed, 

Pj'^^'^'^^^y^h         beginning  with  fifty  degrees  of  heat,  increasing  to  sixty  or  seventy; 

'''■■Vj/  when  lhe~leaves  appear  wai  er  carefully  but  not  in  too  great  a  quantity. 

When  through  blooming,  water  should  gradually  be  withheld  until 
>  ^  «  j^^^^^^^^^s^  the  tops  are  dry,  then  store  away  in  a  cool  place  safe  from  frost  until 
\/^^*^  b  M ^     /^^^^^^^      season  arrives  for  starting  them  again. 

>     r  "^VRIiBZ^x^a     >5^*»«^  EACH.      PER  DOZ. 

^  VIV  A  tamasro  RosoB,  these  are  very  ornamental .. .  5  50 

^\\\  1  '  A  BellHd«nina  Major,  trumpet  shaped,  dark  rose  and 

ft  A     KA'^^JIL^  ^^-hi^e   25  2  50 

1    W  i^i^^^M'^^^  Eqii*».*»iris.  brilliant  orange-scarlet,with  white  throat, 

/|i  ''^^^P^^K     ^ 

I  r  1*  ■'V  '^W^^^^^^^  Foriinihissiiiia.  velvety  crimson   10  100 

'^^^^^^^'^^^  Joliusonii,  crimson,  striped  with  white   25  2  50 

iif^'  ^^m^v^v"^  ANEHONES. 

^  Itfw^fnSr^^^  The  brilliant  fiowering  Ane-  S^^^!^^^^  ' 

mones  should  occupy  a  place  in 

■  <'^^=rr:Ms.'J  every  garden.    The  tubers  should  ^l^^^^'i 

be  planted  about  two  inches  deep.  ^^^^Jl^ 

|v  tw(  -M//  Pefore  cold  weather  sets  m  cover  ^-^^--s*^-. 

mm:^  ^  .^/f  with  a  frame  or  a  good  bea  of  i^--.-- 

leaves  and  light  manure,  and  lay  ^^^^ 
boards  over  to  keep  out  the  frost.  ^ 

AMARYi.i.is  JOH>-so>-ii.  For  pot  culture.  use  light,  rich  soil,  v'^^^l^/lfiCTf^'f/ 

and  give  good  drainage :  four  tubers  W^^^^^^K^rWxS'  '^'■^ 

in  a  five-inch  pot  is  enough:  water  and  set  away  in  a^cool  place  until  the  roots  |^ ^^^^jc|^^F'^Hi^ 
are  well  started,  then  bi  ing  to  the  light. 

EACH.     PER  DOZ.  '^^p^      -  ^ 

Donble  Scarlet,  rich  dazzling  scarlet     4  35  r?^ 

Double  3Iixecl,  extremely  handsome  double  fiowered  varieties.  3  30  ^^^^^k-Cfyr-'; 

Single  Wliite,  pure  white,  fine.   3  25  ^'"^^^Es^l^'^-'i 

Single  Scarlet,  rich  scarlet,  very  beautiful   3  25  ^/^^^^ 

Single  Mixed,  in  great  variety  of  color. .. .  .    3  25  , 

 ANEMONES.  

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An  excellent  variety  for  Winter  flowering,  now  extensively  forced 
by  florists  for  cut  flowers,  being  of  pure  white  with  green  stamens, 
borne  in  large  loose  umbels.   Height,  15  to  18  inches. 

3  cts.  each ;  25  cts.  per  doz.;  $1.25  per  100 

Showy  flowers,  in  form  somewhat  between  an  Ixia  and  a  Gladiolus. 
Same  treatment  as  Ixias  5  cts.  each;  50  cts.  per  dozen. 

O^I^rvA  (Richardia). 

An  old  favorite,  and  too  well  known  to  need  any  description,  the 
only  requisite  for  successful  culture  are  rich  soil  and  plenty  of  water 
when  growing.   By  allowing  them  to  rest  through  the  summer  an 
abundance  of  bloom  may  be  had  the  following  winter. 
White  Calla  or  l-ily  of  the  Nile.    This  old  favorite  is  too  well 

known  to  require  any  description. 

Monster  Bulbs  25c  each;  $2.50  doz. 

Ex'tra  Large  Bulbs  20c  each  ;  $2.00  doz. 

Liarge  Bulbs  15c  each  ;  $1.50  doz. 

Black  Calla  (Arum  Sanctum).  Flowers  very  large,  of  same  shape  as 
the  ordinary  Calla,  but  from  12  to  15  inches  long  and  4  inches 
broad,  of  a  rich  dark  purple  on  upper  side,  and  green  on  underside. 
The  leaves  are  large  and  very  wavy,  of  a  rich  dark  green  color, 
veined  lighter  15c  each  ;  $1.50  doz. 

Fragrance  Calla.  In  the  new  Calla  Fragrance,  a  seedling  of  Little 
Gem,  we  have  not  only  a  most  charming  flower,  produced  in  a  pro- 
fusion never  before  equaled,  and  a  week  or  two  earlier,  but  also 
with  a  genuine,  sweet,  lasting  fragrance.  The  plants  are  of  medium 
size  (15  to  18  inches  high),  compact  in  growth  and  multiply  with 
great  rapiditv,  growing  and  blooming  profusely  under  any  ordinary 
treatment..  Small  bulbs,  15c  each  ;  $1.50  doz. 


L,eii»on  Giant  Calla.  Rich  lemon-yellow  flower.  White  spotted  leaves.  Choice  and 
rare  $1.00  each;  §10.00  per  dozen. 

liittle  Gem  Calla.  Thia  little  pigmy  rarely  exceeds  twelve  inches  in  height,  and 
bloon  s  most  abundantly.  The  flowers  are  not  more  than  half  the  size  of  the  common 
variety,  and  therefore  can  be  used  with  telling  effect  in  bouquets. ..15c  each  ;  $1.50  doz. 

Spotted  Leaf  Calla  (Richardia  Alba  Maculata).  This  plant  is  always  ornamental,  even 
when  not  in  flovv^er,  the  dark  green  leaves  being  beautifully  spotted  with  white.  In 
additioix  to  its  usefulness  as  a  pot  plant  it  makes  a  fine  thing  for  planting  in  the  gar- 
den in  the  summer,  being  very  elFective  15c  each  ;  $1.50  per  doz. 

Yellow  Calla  (Richardia  Hastata).  This  is  identical  in  ali  respects  to  the  well  known 
White  Calla,  excepting  that  the  flowers  are  of  light  yellow  =40c  each ;  $4.00  per  doz. 

OmOJ^OOOXA.    (Glory  of  the  Snow). 

Hardy,  early  flowering  bulbs,  with  spikes  of  beautiful  blue  flowers,  with  pure  white 
center.  The  flowers  and  spikes  are  more  than  twice  the  size  of  the  Scilla  Siberica,  and 
require  the  same  culture. 

Chionodoxa  Luciliae.    Blue,  white  eye  .3c  each;  25c  per  doz.;  $1.25  per  100 


Dwarf  Calla. 


Handsome  hardy  plants,  very  showy  and  effective  in  clumps,  pro- 
ducing fine  clusters  of  very  large  beautiful  flowers  in  September  or 
October,  followed  by  the  foliage  the  next  spring. 

Finest  Mixed  ,  lOc  each;  $1.00  per  dozen. 

Gri    a  n  1:  €3  UL  m  . 

One  of  the  most  beautiful  and  best  adapted  plants  for  Winter 
blocming  in  the  house  or  greenhouse ;  grows  readily  and  flowers  freely 
for  a  long  period  ;  the  foliage  being  handsomelj  mottled,  is  very  orna- 
mental. The  bulbs  should  be  planted  in  a  compost  of  loam,  leaf- 
mould  and  sand,  about  half  covered,  leaving  the  crown  or  top  of  the 
bulb  clear;  give  a  little  Avater  and  keep  in  the  shade  until  the  leaves 
art,  well  grown.  Then,  with  plenty  of  light,  air  and  temperature  of 
about  60  degrees,  they  may  be  grown  to  perfection,  Good  drainage  is 
essential.  After  flowering,  the  poto  should  be  plunged  in  a  shady, 
sheltered  place  until  October,  when  they  should  be  repotted. 
Finest  Mixed  Varieties  25c  each  ;  $2.00  per  dozen. 


Cyclamen  Giganteum. 


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SUBURBAN"  LAWN  GBASS  SEED  is  the  finest  on 
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CROCUS. 


CROCUS. 


Crocus  should  be  planted  in  October  or  November.  Set  the 
bulbs  two  inches  apart,  and  cover  with  not  more  than  two  inches 
of  earth.  They  are  admirably  suited  for  cultivation  in  pots,  shal- 
low bowls,  window-boxes,  etc.,  and  when  so  grown  the  roots  should 
be  planted  closely  together  to  produce  a  good  effect.  For  growing 
in  the  house,  the  named  varieties  are  strongly  recommended,  the 
flowers  produced  being  larger  and  more  perfect. 

These  Prices  Inclnde  Postage.  Customers  purchasing 
Crocus  at  our  counters,  or  who  wish  to  pay  their  own  express 
charges,  may  deduct  5c  per  dozen,  and  10c  per  100. 

PER  dot:,  per  100. 

liRrge  White   12  60 

l^arse  Yellow   15  70 

Medinm  Yellow   12  GO 

I^arge  filiie  and  Purple       12  60 

Striped  and  Varieg'ated   12  60 

Mixed.   All  colors   12  50 

Hybrid  Named  Crocus. 

These  are  composed  of  all  the  best  and  most  beautiful  varieties, 
and  are  very  remarkable  for  richness  of  color  and  the  immense 
size  of  their  flowers.  Though,  of  course,  higher  in  price  than  the 
ordinary  Crocus,  they  are  yet  inexpensive.  These  varieties  are 
best  to  use  in  forming  letters  or  designs  on  the  lawn  and  for  pot 
culture. 


PER  DOZ.  PER  100. 


A  Ibion,  stripea  blue  and  white,  fine   15 

Baron  Brnnow,  extra  large,  bright  purple   15 

Cloth  of  Gold,  yellow,  with  brown  stripe   15 

Cloth  of  Silver,  white,  striped  with  lilac   15 

Oaribaldi,  rich  dark  purple,  extra  large   15 

Orande  Vedette,  blue,  large  flower   15 

GrootTorst,  pure  white,  lai  ge  flower,  extra  fine. .  15 

King  of  the  Bine**,  dark  purple,  extra  fine   15 

Lia  MajestuenNe,  white,  striped  blue   15 

Mammolh  While,  extra  large  flower     15 

Mammoth  Yellow,  golden  yellow   15 

Mont  Blanc,  fine  large  pure  white,  splendid   15 

Jfon  Pins  Ultra,  blue,  with  white  border   15 

Sir  Walter  Soott,  blue  and  white  striped   15 

Victoria,  fine  pure  white    15 

Sfamed  Varieties  Mixed   15 


FREESIA. 


This  is  one  of  the  most  popular  and  charming  bulbs  we  offer 
for  pot  culture,  flowering  in  the  Winter  and  Spring  in  the  con- 
servatory or  window  garden.  Six 
bulbs  should  be  planted  in  a  foui-- 
inch  pot.  They  force  readily,  and 
can  be  had  in  bloom  by  Christmas 
if  desired.  The  flowers  are  produced 
six  to  eight  on  stems  about  nine 
inches  hi^h,  and  are  particularly 
useful  for  cutting,  remaining  in 
good  comlition,  kept  in  water,  for 
two  Weeks;  the  flowers  are  pure 
white,  with  a  yellow,  Motihed 
throat,  and  are  exquisitely  fragrant. 


Refracta  Alba,  Mammoth  Bulbs   25cperdoz.;  $1.50  per  100. 

Kelracta  Alba,  l^arge  Jtiulbs  20c  per  doz. ;   1.00  per  100, 


IXIAS. 


These  are  among  the  most  graceful  and  beautiful  winter-flowering  bulbs.  The 
colors  are  rich  and  varied,  the  center  diS"ering  in  color  from  other  parts  of  the 
flower.   Plant  twelve  bulbs  in  a  six-inch  pot,  and  set  in  a  cool  place,  water  sparingly 
until  some  growth  is  made,  then  remove  to  warmer  quarters  to  bloom. 
Mixed  Varieties.   All  colors.  3c  each;  20c  per  doz. 


IRIS. 


The  flowers  are  very  handsome  and  rich  in  color,  flowering  in  great  profusion 
in  June  and  July.  They  will  grow  in  any  good  garden  soil,  and  improve  each  year 
by  not  being  disturbed.   Plant  early  in  the  Fall. 

EACH.  PER  DOZ. 

English  Iris,  extra  mixed  varieties  3  25 

Hispanica  (Spanish  Iris),  choice  mixed,  fine  for  forcing    3  20 

Persica,  dwarf,  early  flowering,  hardy,  fragrant,  and  fine  for  forcing; 

blue,  white,  purple  and  yellow     5  50 


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Decorative  Plants  in  the  West. 


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LILIES. 


No  class  of  plants  capable  of  being  cultivated  out  of  doors  possesses  so  many 
charms;  rich  and  varied  in  color,  stately  and  handsome  in  habit,  profuse  in  variety, 
and  of  delicious  fragrance,  they  stand  prominently  out  from  all  other  hardy  plants, 
and  no  herbaceous  border,  however  select,  should  be  without  a  few  of  its  best  sort. 
With  a  well-selected  collection,  Liliums  may  be  had  in  bloom  from  June  till  October. 

Cultnre  —They  should  be  planted  in  good,  rich,  loamy  soil,  abundantlj^  mixed 
with  very  rotten  cow  manure.  Plant  about  four  inches  deep,  and  during  the  Winter 
it  is  advisable  to  cover  the  surface  of  the  bed  with  a  thin  laj-er  of  manure,  which  will 
not  only  afford  a  slight  protection  to  the  bulbs,  but  will  materially  enrich  the  soil. 
In  Spring  the  manure  may  either  be  removed  or  dug  in  between  the  rows. 

Pot  Cnltiire.— The  best  soil  to  use  is  a  rich  loam,  with  the  addition  of  one-third 
well-rotted  manure.  Select  a  large  sized  pot,  say  eight  or  ten  inches,  so  as  to  allow 
of  deep  planting— a  most  essential  matter  where  there  are  upper  roots  to  protect. 
Dust  a  little  charcoal  about  the  bulb  to  keep  it  fresh,  and  cover  at  least  two  inches 
with  soil. 

After  potting,  one  of  the  most  important  things  to  observe  is  the  proper  placing 
of  the  pots  containing  the  bulbs.  Like  all  other  bulbs,  to  get  the  best  results  in  flow- 
ering, the  pots  must  be  filled  with  root  before  the  top  starts  to  grow;  and  to  do  this, 
they  must  be  placed  in  some  cool  place  and  excluded  from  the  light,  until,  on 
examination,  the  roots  are  found  to  be  formed  around  the  ball  of  earth. 


LILIUSI  ATJRATTJM. 


Orders  for  Lilies  can  not  be  filled  before  November,  excepting  for  Candidum,  Harrlsil 
and  Longiflorum,  which  are  ready  August  i. 


AURATUM  (The  Golden  Rayed  Lily  of  Japan).  The  flow- 
ers are  pure  white,  thickly  studded  with  crimson  spots, 
while  through  the  center  of  each  petal  runs  a  clear  golden 
band.   May  be  grown  in  pots  same  as  Lilium  Harrisii. 

Extra  Strong  Bnlbs  25c  each;  $2  50  per  doz. 

liarg-e  Bnlbs  15c  each;   1.50  per  doz. 

Candidnm.  A  well-known  hardy  garden  lily— snow 
white,  fragrant  blossoms.  One  of  the  best  varieties  for  forc- 
ing.  May  be  grown  in  pots  same  as  Lilium  Harrisii. 

£xtra  Strong:  Bnlbs   15c  each;  $1.50  per  doz. 

I^arg^e  Bulbs  10c  each ;   l.uO  per  doz. 

HARRISII  ("Bermuda  Easter  Lily").  This  splendid  Lily 
is  undoubtedly  one  of  the  be^t  for  house  culture,  as  it  comes 
quickly  into  bloom  and  flowers  freely.  The  flowers  are 
trumpet  shaped,  pure  waxy  white  and  delightfully  fragrant. 
They  will  keep  ten  or  twelve  days,  if  cut  when  partially 
open.  Bulbs  snould  be  potted  in  a  rich  soil,  using  a  five  to 
eight  inch  pot,  according  to  the  size  of  bulb,  and  the  pots 
plunged  in  a  cold  frame  or  kept  in  a  dark,  cold  plar^e,  to  get 
a  strong  root  growth  before  the  top  starts;  when  well  rooted 
they  may  be  brought  into  gentle  1  eat  and  forced  into  bloom. 
By  bringing  them  in  at  intervals  a  succession  of  bloom  may 
be  had  throughout  the  winter. 

EACH.      PER  DOZ.        PER  100. 

Mammoth  Bulbs   30  S3  25  §25  00 

Extra  l.arg-e  Bulbs   20  2  00  12  50 

L<ari:e  Bnlbs   10  1  00  6  00 

LONGIFLORUIVI.  Snow  white,  fragrant,  trumpet  shaped 
Lily,  difl^ering  from  L.  Harrisii  in  being  of  shorter  growth, 
blooming  later  and  having  smaller  flowers,  but  of  more  sub- 
stance and  lasting  longer  in  bloom.  It  is  more  largely 
grown  for  Easter  than  any  other  variety,  and  being  hardy, 
is  one  of  the  best  sort  for  garden  culture.  Treatment  same 
as  recommended  for  L.  Harrissi. 


Mammoth  Bnlbs  . . . 
Extra  liHvge  Bnlbs. 
Iiar§:e  Bnlbs  


EACH. 

...  20 
..15 
...10 


PER  DOZ 

82  00 
1  25 
1  GO 


PER  100. 

m  00 

8  00 
6  00 


SPECIOSUM  (Japan  Lily).  The  varieties  of  this  class 
are  magnificent  border  plants,  and  also  excellent  for  pot 
culture.  All  are  perfectly  hardy,  and  are  among  the  most 
satisfactory  Lilies  to  grow. 

"Album,  pure  white,  very  fragrant  .25c  each;  82.50  per  doz. 
*'  Rosenm,  white,  sufl"used  and  spotted  with  rose. 

15c  each;  $1,50  per  doz. 
**  Rubrum,  white,  sufl"used  and  spotted  with  crimson. 

15c  each ;  81.50  per  doz. 
TIGRINUM  (Tiger  Lily).   Orange  salmon,  spotted  with  black. 

iOc  each;  81.00  per  doz. 
TIGRINUM   FLORA  PLENO  (Double  Tiger  Lily).    This  is  a 
plant  of  stately  habit,  bearing  an  immense  number  of 
'    double,  bright  orange  red  flowers,  spotted  with  black, 
three  to  five  feet.   August  15c  each ;  81.50  per  doz. 


LILIU3I  HAKRISII. 


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LEUCOJUM  (Spring  Snowflake). 

Resembles  the  Snowdrop,  but  much  larger,  and  blooms  a  month 
later.  Hardy. 

^stivum  (Summer  Snowflake),  white  flowers  with  green  spots. 

5c  each  ;  40c  per  dozen 
Vernum  (Large  Snowflake),  white  flowers,  green  spot  on  tip  of  each 
petal  3c  each  ;  30c  per  dozen 

LILY  OF  THE  VALLEY. 

Plant  in  a  shady  place  where  they  Avill  not  be  disturbed  for  several 
years.   For  Winter  blooming  they  can  be  potted— six  in  a  four-inch 
pot,  and  placed  in  a  cool  place  till  needed  for  blooming,  then  bring 
them  out  to  the  light  and  warmth,  and  give  plenty  of  water. 
Berlin  Pips.   Selected  30c  doz.;  $1.75  per  100. 

MONTBRETIA  CROCOSMI FLORA. 

This  is  one  of  the  most  floriferous  and  showy  of  summer  flowering 
plants,  and  destined  to  great  popularity.  Planted  six  inches  apart  in 
a  group  in  a  sunny  position,  and  allowed  to  remain  undisturbed  for 
several  years,  they  form  magnificent  clumps,  producing  in  great  num- 
bers, graceful  spikes  bearing  from  18  to  30  showy  star-shaped  flowers  of 
orange  suflfused  with  red.   They  flower  freely  the  first  season. 

5c  each;  40c  per  dozen;  $2.50  per  100. 

ORNITHOQALUM  ARABICUM. 

(Arabian  Star  of  Betlilehem). 

A  beautiful  variety,  throwing  up  a  tall  spike  bearing  numerous 
large,  milk-white,  star-shaped  flowery,  with  a  black  center,  and  have  a 
distinct  aromatic  perfume.  They  are  decidedlv  pretty  and  interesting 
when  grown  in  the  garden— but  are  more  largely  grown  for  green- 
house  and  window  decoration,  being  of  the  easiest  culture. 

5c  each ;  40c  per  dozen ;  §2.50  per  100. 


LILY  OF  THE  VALLEY. 


SNOWDROPS. 


They  should  be  planted  in  beds  in  the 
border,  or  in  clumps  in  the  open  lawn, 
and  Avill  endi;re  any  amount  of  hard  treat- 
ment; still,  no  flower  better  repays  care 
and  attention.  Plant  the  bulbs  in  Septem- 
ber or  Octol)er— the  earlier  the  better— to 
enable  them  to  become  well  established 
before  freezing  weather.  Set  about  two  or 
three  inches  deep,  and  one  inch  apart,  in 
clumps  or  triple  rows;  if  planted  singly 
they  are  not  conspicuous.  The  bulbs 
should  not  be  kept  long  out  of  the 
ground,  and  should  not  be  disturbed 
oftener  than  once  in  2  or  3  years.  For 
growing  in  pots  or  baskets,  the  double 
arc  the  best. 

Double  30c  per  doz.;  S2.'00  per  100 

Single  20c  per  doz.;  SI .50  per  100 


No  Collection  complete  without  tlie 
Chinese  L.ily.    See  Page  7. 


OXALIS. 

A  very  pretty  variety  of  plants,  adapted  for  hanging-pots,  vases 
and  baskets;  they  make  admirable  window  plants,  as  they  flower 
freely.   Water  frequently  while  growing. 

EACH.  PER  DOZ. 

Alba,  pure  white,  free  flowering,  very  pretty  3  $0  25 

Boweii,  bright  crimson  3  25 

Buttercup,  large,  free  flowering  sort,  of  a  bright  butter- 
cup yellow ;  plant  robust  and  profuse  bloomer....  3  30 

Cernua,  fine  yellow,  one  of  the  best  3  25 

Deppii,  bright  crimson                                                  3  25 

Hirta  Rosea,  deep  rose,  small  foliage  3  25 

Versicolor,  rose  and  white  3  25 

Choicest  Mixed,  all  colors  3  20 

RANUNCULUS. 

Handsome  flowers  of  fine  form,  very  brilliant  and  attractive  colors. 
They  require  a  little  heavier  soil  and  more  moisture  than  Anemones, 
otherwise  treated  the  same.   They  are  very  readily  grown. 

French,  finest  double  mixed,  large  flowered  3c  each  ;  25c  per  doz. 

Persian,  finest  double  mixed  3c  each;  25c  per  doz. 

Turban,  finest  double  mixed  3c  each;  25c per  doz. 


SNOWDROPS. 


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SCILLA. 


Very  early  flowering  bulbs,  doing  well  in  ordinary  soil,  producing  fine,  graceful  spikes  of  bell-shaped  flowers. 
Very  showy  and  attractive  as  pot  plants,  and  require  about  the  same  treatment  as  Hyacinths. 

Sibcrica,  a  perfect  gem,  with  flowers  of  richest  blue,  dwarf  and  hardy,  excellent  planted  with  Crocus  and  Snowdrops. 

3c  each ;  2-5c  per  dozen  ;  Si. 25  per  100 


SPAR  AXIS 


One  of  the  most  graceful  and  beautiful  half-hardy  bulbs,  with  large,  handsome  flowers  of  the  brightest  colors  and 
shades,  and  are  fine  for  growing  in  pots.   They  are  closely  allied  to  the  Ixia,  and  require  the  same  treatment. 
Finest  Mixed  oc  each;  25c  per  dozen;  SI. 00  per  100 

SPIRi^A  OR  ASTILBE. 

Japonica.  Ready  in  November.  This  beautiful  plant  produces  in 
abundance  dense  sprays  of  small  white  flowers  on  neat,  erect 
stems.  Its  beautiful  fern-like  foliage,  combined  with  its  graceful 
flower  heads,  makes  it  one  of  the  best  winter  forcing  plants  for 
window  or  greenhouse.  It  is  also  a  beautiful  object  in  the  gar- 
den, being  perfectly  hardy.  By  florists  and  gardeners  it  is  grown 
in  vast  quantities  for  cutting,  e"tc. 

10c  each  ;  |1.00  per  doz.:  $6.00  per  100 
Japonica  Mnltiflora.    New  Large  Flowering.    The  most  beautiful 
of  all  the  set.    The  flowers  are  very  large,  of  the  purest  white,  and 
stand  well  above  the  foliage  in  charming,  airy  sprays.  Perfectly 
hardy,  and  unsurpassed  for  forcing. 

12c  each;  $1.25  per  doz.;  .$S.00  per  100 
Astilboides  Floribunda.   This  new  variety  is  a  great  improvement 
over  Spiraea  Japonica.    The  flowers  are  borne  in  large,  feathery 
panicles  of  purest  white,  and  last  a  long  time  in  bloom.    It  is 
dwarfer  in  habit,  earlier  and  more  profuse  in  bloom. 

12c  each ;  $1.25  per  doz. :  $8.00  per  100 
Spiraeas  can  only  be  sent  by  express  or  freight. 

TRITELEIA. 

A  perfect  little  gem  for  either  pot  culture  or  the  open  border.  It 
grows  well  in  almost  any  soil,  each  bulb  producing  a  number  of  star- 
shaped  flowers  of  good  substance.  Half  a  dozen  bulbs  should  be 
planted  in  a  four  or  five-inch  pot.  In  the  garden  a  good  covering 
with  litter  is  necessary. 

Uniflora,  white,  with  blue  tint  3c  each ;  20c  per  doz. ;  $1.25  per  100 

TROPy^:OLUM. 

These  old  favorites  are  very  beautiful  when  well  grown.  As 
climbers  for  window  or  conservatory  tiiev  arc  charming. 

SPIR.EA   JAPONICA.  rr.  •     i  ^        q  i  "  -u 

Tricolor,  orange,  red  and  purple  loc  each 


PREMIER  COLLECTIONS  OF  BULBS. 

^Ye  have  made  a  special  effort  this  season  in  selecting  a  number  of  the  very  choicest  bulbs,  and  are  confident  our 
collections  will  give  universal  satisfaction.  "SVe  have  had  the  several  varieties  grown  specially  for  us,  and  we  can  not 
substitute. 

No.  1  Collection  of  40  choice  bulbs  for  house  culture  for  Sl.OO;  regular  catalogue  price,  SI. 50. 

3  Hyacinths,  Roman.  3  Tulips.  4  Sparaxis. 

3  Hyacinths,  Dutch.  3  Jonquils.  3  Scilla  Siberica. 

3  Narcissus,  Paper  White.  3  Allium  Neapolitanum.  1  L,ilium  Harrisii. 

6  Freesia  Refracta  Alba.  6  Crocus,  Mixed.  1  Calla  Lilly. 

1  Calla  liUly,  Spotted  Leaf. 

No.  3  Collection  of  40  choice  bulbs  for  outside  planting  for  Sl.OO;  regular  catalogue  price,  §1.50. 

3  Hyacinths.  3  Narcissus,  Double.  6  Scilla  Siberica. 

3  Tulips,  Single.  6  Crocus,  Mixed.  G  Snowdrops. 

3  Tulips,  Double.  3  Iris,  English.  1  Hardy  Easter  Lily. 

3  Narcissus,  Single.  3  Iris,  Spanish. 

EXPRESS  OR  POSTAGE  PAID. 


PREMIUMS  AND  OFFERS  TO  CLUBS. 

To  induce  our  patrons  to  form  Clubs  to  purchase  bulbs  in  quantities,  we  will  offer  the  following  liberal  dis- 
counts on  bulbs : 


SI. 00  Order  may  select  Bulbs  to  the  Amount  of 

SI. 10 

On  §6.00  Order  may 

select  Bulbs  to  the  Amount  of  86.90 

2.00 

2.25 

"  7.00 

"  8.05 

8.00 

3.45 

"  8.00 

"  9.20 

4.00 

4.60 

"  9.00 

"         "         "          "        "  10.35 

5.00 

5.75 

•■  10.00 

"  11..50 

THE  ABOVE  PREMIUMS  CANNOT  BE   ALLOWED   ON  ANY   COLLECTION   OF  BULBS. 


J.  M.  McCuIvI^ough's  Sons,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


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Pansy — McCuUough's  «<  Premier.' 


FLOWER  SEEDS  FOR  FALL  AND  WINTER  SOWING. 

Abutilon.— (Chinese  Bell  Flower).   Finest  mixture  10  cts.  pkt. 

Acliillea.— The  Pearl.   Pure  Avhite  double  flowers.   Excellent  cemetery  plant.   Hardy  perennial  10  cts.  pkt. 

Alyssum. — Sweet.    Flowers  pure  white  30  cts.  per  oz.,  5  cts.  pkt. 

"  Little  Gem.    Dwarf  compact  habit;  pure  white  flowers  40  cts.  per  oz.,  5  cts.  pkt. 

"  Saxatile  Compactum.   Showy,  golden  vellow  flowers.    Hardy  perennial   5  cts.  pkt. 

Antirrhinum.— (Snapdragon).   Dwarf.    Finest  mixed   5  cts.  pkt. 

"  "  Tall.   Finest  mixed   5  cts.  pkt. 

Aquilegia.— (Columbine).   Double.   Choicest  mixed   5  cts.  pkt. 

"  "  Single.   Choicest  mixed   5  cts.  pkt. 

Bellis.— (Double  Daisy).   Giant  Rose.   Extra  fine  10  cts.  pkt. 

"  "         "         Giant  White.    Fine  for  cutting  10  cts.  pkt. 

"  "         "         Giant  Double  Mixed.    E.^ era  fine  10  cts.  pkt. 

Calceolaria  Hybrida  Grauclillora. — Large  flowers  of  fine  form  and  substance ;  rich  colors  beautifully  spotted 

and  marbled.   The  finest  strain  in  cultivation  25  cts.  pkt. 

Campanula.— Single.   Finest  mixed.   All  colors   5  cts.  pkt. 

"  Double.   Finest  mixed.   All  colors  5  cts.  pkt. 

Candytuft— Empress.   Large  trusses  of  pure  white  flowers;  fine  florists  variety  40  cts.  per  oz.,  5  cts.  pkt. 

"  White  Rocket.    Pure  white  large  truss  20  cts.  per  oz.,  5  cts.  pkt. 

Carnation.— Extra  Choice  Mixed.    From  the  finest  named  varieties  25  cts.  pkt. 

"  Chahauds  Giants.   Improved  large  flowering  class  of  finest  colors  -  25  ct«.  pkt. 

"  Marguerite.    Fiuest  mixed;  excellent  for  cutting  10  cts.  pkt. 

Cineraria  Hybrida  Graudiflora.— Finest  large  flowering  exhibition  varieties,  embracing  the  richest  and 

most  varied,  showy  and  attractive  colors.   Saved  from  the  finest  strain 

in  the  world  25  cts.  pkt. 

Coreopsis  L.anceolata  Grandiflora.— Bright  golden  yellow  flowers  on  long  stems;  excellent  for  cutting. 

Hardy  perennial  10  cts.  pkt. 

Cyclamen  Giganteum.— One  of  the  most  beatitiful  Winter  aud  Spring  blooming  plants  for  conservatory  or 

parlor  culture  25  cts.  pkt. 

Dianthus  Plumarius.— Double  large  flowering.    Finest  mixed  colors  10  cts.  pkt. 

"        Oriental  Beautie;*.- .-V  magnificent  strain  of  hardy  pinks  20  cts.  pkt. 

Digitalis.— (Foxglove).   A  splendid  strain.   Finest  mixed   5  cts.  pkt. 

Gaillardia. — James  Kelway.    Dazzling  crimson  scarlet  with  narrow  gold  edge.   Hardy  perennial  10  cts.  pkt. 

Hollyhock. — Chater's  Prize  Mixed.    The  finest  strain  grown  10  cts.  pkt. 

<«  Mammoth  Fringed  Allegheny.    Extra  fine  new  strain  20  cts.  pkt. 

Mignonette. — Allen's  Defiance.    Enormous  spikes,  with  individual  florets  of  immense  size  10  cts.  pkt. 

"  Machet.    Dwarf  pyramidal  growth  ;  large  spikes  ;  well  adapted  for  pot  culture  10  cts.  pkt. 

"  Miles'  Spiral.   Dwarf  branching  habit ;  large  spikes  ;  excellent  for  market  purposes  5  cts.  pkt. 

Myosotis  (Forget-me-Not)  Alpestris  Victoria.— Large,  bright  azure  blue  flowers;  very  fine  10  cts.  pkt. 

"  Dissitiflora.  Compact  habit ;  profuse  bloolner  ;  exquisite  blue  :  an  attractive  spring  bedding  plant. 10  cts.  pkt. 
"        Palustris  Semperflorens.   A  charming  dwarf  "Forget-me-not,"  continuing  to  bloom  from  early 

Spring  until  Autumn.    Blue  10  cts.  pkt. 

This  new  strain  is  saved  from  the  finest  flowers  of  one  of  the  best  col- 
lections of  Pansies  in  the  world.  The  plants  are  compact  and  of 
rob tist  growth.  Florists  and  amateurs  desiring  charming  ''show" 
flowers  should  not  neglect  this  strain,  as  it  is  the  result  of  many 

years'  careful  selection 'and  hybridization  ,  25  cts.  pkt. 

"       McCullough's  Ne  Plus  Ultra'.   A  magnificent  strain  of  fine  varieties,  producing  large,  handsome 

flowers  of  great  substance  and  variety  of  coloring  15  cts.  pkt. 

"       Extra  Choice  Fancy  Mixed.    This  superb  strain  produces  flowers  of  all  shades  and  markings,  em- 
bracing some  very  fine  novelties    10  cts.  pkt. 

Petunia— Double.    Grandiflora  Mixed.   Choice  strains  of  fine  colors  and  large  flowers  25  cts.  pkt. 

"         Single.    McCullough's  Mammoth.    The  finest  mixture  procurable  20  cts.  pkt. 

Primula  Chinensis  Fimbriata.   Alba  Magnifica. — Pure  white:  beautifully  fringed  25  cts.  pkt. 

"  "  Chiswick  Red.   Large,  brilliant  scarlet ;  finely  frmeea  25  cts.  pkt. 

Primula  Chinensis    Fimbriata. —  Finest 

mixed.   All  colors  25  cts.  pkt. 

"  Forbesi.— (Baby  Primrose).  Rosy 
lilac  flowers;  fine  for  pots  and 

bouquets  20  cts.  pkt. 

"  Obconica  Grandiflora  Hybri- 
da.—Improved  large  flowered 

strain.   Extra  fine  15  cts.  pkt. 

"  Obconica  Grandiflora  Fimbri- 
ata.—Large  flowers  with  finely 
fringed   and    toothed  petals;  a 

beautiftil  pot  plant  20  cts.  pkt. 

Smilax.— One  of  the  best  decorative  climbing 

plants  15  cts.  pkt. 

Stock— McCullough's  Cincinnati  Mar- 
ket.— A  grand  variety  producing 
one  long  sturdy  spike  closely  set 
Avith  enormotis'double  white  flow- 
ers.  A  fine  forcer  10  cts.  pkt. 

Stock — Princess  Alice. — (Cut  and  Come 
Again).  Pure  white;  one  of  the 
earliest.  It  throws  otit  numerous 
side  branches,  bearing  clusters  of 
fragrant  blossoms.   Excellent  for 

cutting  10  cts.  pkt. 

Verbena — Mammoth.  Finest  mixed.  A 
fine  strain  of  beautiful  colors  and 
shades  10  cts.  pkt. 

Vinca — Rosea.   Rose  with  dark  eye  10  cts.  pkt. 

"      Alba.  White  with  crimson  eye  10  cts.  pkt. 

'*  Alba  Pura.  Beautiful  pure  white.. 10  cts.  pkt. 
"      Finest  Slixed.   All  colors  10  cts.  pkt. 


For  other  varieties  of  seed,  etc.,  see  our  Spring  Catalogue.   If  you  have  misplaced  the  Catalogue  we  sent  to  you  in  the 
Spring,  or  if  you  have  not  received  one,  please  notiiy  us  and  we  will  forward  one  by  return  mail. 


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J.  M.  McCui^lough's  Sons,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


PALMS,  FERNS,  ARAUCARIAS,  Etc. 

We  call  special  attention  to  our  stock  of  Palms.  Ferns,  Araucarias,  Ficus,  Pandanus,  etc.,  which  is 
the  largest  and  most  complete  in  the  West,  We  have  a  full  line  of  sizes,  and  can  offer  special  inducements 
on  FINE  SPECIMEN  PIiANTS.    Whenever  possible,  we  solicit  a  personal  inspection  of  our  stock  either  at 

NUKSERIES  OF  THE  3IcCUJLLOUGH  SEED  CO.,  McCULLOUGH  STATIOIV, 
PLEASAXT  RIDGE,  OHIO,  C.  L.  &  X.  R,  R.,  OR  AT  OUR  STORE, 
316  and  318  WALNUT  STREET,  CmCINNATI,  OHIO. 

Our  rapidly  increasing  trade  in  DECORATIVE  PLANTS  has  compelled  us  to  erect  another  green- 
house devoted  specially  to  this  class  of  stock. 

Areca  Liutescens.   One  of  the  most  graceful  and  beautiful  Palms  grown  ;  the  foliage  is 

is  of  a  briglu  glossy  green,  with  rich  golden  yellow  stems  ffl.OO  to  S5.00 

Cocos  Weddeliana.    An  elegant  and  graceful  small  Palm.    Its  slender  erect  stem  is 

freely  furnished  with  gracefully  arching  leaves.   The  Cocos  are  admirable  for  Fern 

dishes,  as  they  are  of  slow  growth  and  maintain  their  beauty  for  a  long  time. 

50c  to  So. 00 

Cycas  Revoluta  (Sago  Palm).  A  valuable  decorative  plant,  both  for  house  and  lawn. 
Their  heavy,  glossy,  deep  green  fronds  resist  alike  the  gas,  dust  and  cold,  to  which 
decorative  Plants  are  frequently  exposed  gl.OO  to  SIO.OO 

Kentia  Belmoriana.  One  of  the  hardiest  and  best  Palms  for  growing  in  a  house. 
They  are  of  slow  growth  and  not  affected  bv  the  dry  atmosphere,  of  dwarf  spreading 
habit  51. OU  to  S7.50 

Kentia  Fosteriana.  Similar  to  Belmoriana,  with  stronger  growth  and  broader,  heavier 
foliage  SI. GO  to  $5.00 

Liatania  Borbonica  (Chinese  Fan  Palm).   A  very  popular  and  hard  variety.  .50c  to  §7.50 

liivistonia  Kotuiidifolia  One  of  the  prettiest  Paliiis,  especially  suited  for  table  deco- 
ration.  The  foliage  is  gracefullv  recurved,  forming  an  almost  globular  plant. 

SI. 50  to  So.OO 

Phceiifx  Reclinata.    A  strong  groAviug  form  ot  the  Date  Palm,  with  dark  green,  glossy 

foliage;  a  most  desirable  variety  $\.00  to  §4.00 

Combination  Palms.    Many  prefer  this  class  of  plant.    The  center  plant  is  tall,  with 

three  small  plants  around  it,  the  whole  forming  a  handsome  bushv  specimen. 

H.QO  to  S15.00 


Kentia  Belmoriana. 


Undernoted 


Boston  Fern. 


few  of  the  leading  varieties  of  Ferns,  but  can  supply  other  sorts  of  merit  at  low  prices. 

Adiantum  Cuneatum.   The  popular  Maiden  Hair  Fern  50c  to  SI. 00 

Adiantum  Farleyense.   This  is  the  finest  of  all  the  Maiden  Hair  varieties. 

50c  to  $3.00 

Davillia  Stricta.  One  of  the  finest  Ferns,  whether  for  growing  as  a  decora- 
tive plant  in  the  room  or  planting  out ;  the  fronds  are  of  strong  texture 

and  of  a  beautiful  shade  of  green  25c  to  50c 

Nephrolepis  Bostoniensis  (Boston  Fern).  In  the  vicinity  of  Boston  no 
other  plant  is  used  so  extensively  as  this  graceful  Nephrolepis,  which 
differs  from  the  ordinary  Fern  in  having  much  longer  fronds,  which 
frequently  attain  a  length  of  four  feet.  These  fronds  arch  and  droop 
over  very  gracefully,  on  account  of  which  it  is  frequently  called  the 
Fountain  Fern.   This  drooping  habit  makes  it  an  excellent  plant  to 

grow  as  a  single  specimen  on  a  table  or  pedestal  50c  to  52.50 

Nephrolepis  Cordata  Compacta.  A  fine  variety  of  strong-growing,  com- 
pact habit.  The  fronds  are  of  a  dark  green  color,  very  rich  and  of  up- 
right growth,  with  just  sufficient  arch  in  them  to  make  them  graceful. 

50c  to  $2.00 

Nephrolepis  Davalloides  Furcans.  A  beautiful  and  distinct  crested 
variety.   The  fronds  terminating  in  a  branching  crest  of  finely  cut  and 

divided  growths ;  a  most  desirable  variety  50c  to  $2.00 

Onoclea  GermaTiica  (Ostrich  Fern).  A  handsome  hardy  fern.  Thrives 
best  in  a  good,  strong,  loamy  soil,  and  are  suitable  for  the  out-door 

Fernery  Rockwork,  etc  ...15c  to  25c 

Pteris  Tremula.  One  of  the  finest  Ferns  for  house  decoration,  growing  very 
rapidly  and  throwing  up  large,  handsome  fronds:  makes  magnificent 
specimens;  easily  grown  and  very  popular  25c  to  50c 


WE  HAVE  A  FEW  HANDSOME  SPECIMEN  PLANTS 
NEPHROLEPIS  IN  HANGING  BASKETS, 
$3.50   TO  $5.00. 


OF 


Alocasia  Illustris.  An  excellent  plant  to  grow  in  connection  with  fancy-leaved  Caladiums, 
or  for  planting  in  the  open  border  in  a  partly  shaded  position.  The  foliage  is  large,  of 
a  dark  green,  clouded  with  a  velvety  blue-black  25c  each,  $2.50  per  doz 

Araucaria  Excelsa.  The  most  popular  of  all  tender  evergreens,  is  becoming  a  greater 
favorite  every  season.  As  a  decorative  plant  for  the  house,  this  is  one  of  the  hand- 
somest and  most  serviceable  $1.50  to  $4.00 

Araucaria  Excelsa  Glauca.  An  exceptionally  valuable  variety;  a  compact  grower. 
The  fronds  are  longer,  broader,  and  heavier  than  those  of  Excelsa,  and  are  of  a  bluish 
green  color,  which,  under  the  proper  conditions,  has  a  silvery,  glaucous  tint. 

$2.00  to  $7.50 

Araucaria  Robusta  Compacta.  The  finest  of  all  the  Araucaria.  Foliage  very  dense, 
heavy  and  compact,  much  more  beautiful  and  desirable  than  Excelsa  $2.00  to  $7.50 


Araucaria  Robusta 
Compacta. 


J.  M.  McCullough's  Sons,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


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PALMS,  FERNS,  Etc.— Continued. 

Asparagus  Sprengeri.  A  beautiful  new  variety  of  this  grace- 
ful class  of  plants,  especially  useful  to  grow  as  a  pot  plant 
for  house  decoration,  or  for  planting  in  hanging  baskets, 
where  it  makes  a  graceful  drooping  plant  with  branches  or 
fronds  four  to  five  feet  in  length,  of  a  rich  shade  of  green. 

ouc  to  S5.00 

Clerodendron  Balfouri.  A  rapid  growing  climber  of  great 
beauty.  It  can  also  be  trained  in  bush  form.  A  very  pro- 
fuse bloomer  ;  its  bright  scarlet  flowers  are  enveloped  in  a 
creamy  calyx.  The  trusses  or  panicles  of  flowers  are  up- 
wards of  six  inches  in  length,  and  when  trained  upon 
trellises  have  a  ricli  and  elegant  appearance  25c  to  SI. 00 

Cyperus  Alternifoliiis  (Umbrella  Plant).  An  excellent  pot 
plant,  thrives  in  any  good  soil,  and  always  presents  a  green 
and  attractive  appearance  25c  to  50c 

Dracaena  Fragrans.  One  of  the  most  admired  of  decorative 
plants,  with  beautiful  deep  green  leaves  Si. 00  to  S2.50 

Dracaena  Terminalis.  Rich  crimson  foliaee.  marked  with 
pink  and  white  50c  to  SI. 00 

Ficus  Elastica.  The  well-known  India  Rubber  Tree,  one  of 
the  best  for  table  or  parlor  decoration.  Its  thick,  leathery 
leaves  enables  it  to  stand  excessive  heat  and  dryness. 

35c  to  S2.00 

Pandanus  Utilis  (Screw  Pine).  This  is  one  of  the  most  use- 
ful, ornamental  foliage  plants :  excellent  for  the  center  of 
vases  and  baskets,  or  grown  as  a  single  specimen  plant. 

SI. 00  to  SIO.OO 

Pandanus  Veitclii.  One  of  the  most  attractive  decorative 
plants.  The  leaves  are  light  green,  beautifully  marked  with 
broad  stripes  of  pure  white,  and  gracefully  curved. 

Sl.OO  to  85.00 

Sanseviera  Zealanica.  An  elegant  variegated  plant,  especi- 
ally adapted  for  house  decoration,  the  thick,  leathery  leaves 
standing  the  heat  and  dust  of  the  house  with  impunity....25c 


Asparagus  Sprengeri, 


FRUIT  TREES,  SMALL  FRUITS,  GRAPE  VINES,  ETC. 

Select  thriltv  voung  trees  in  preference  to  old  or  verv  large  ones  ;  the  roots  are  more  tender  and  fibrous,  and  they 
bear  transplanting  better  and  far  more  apt  to  live  ;  thev  can  also  be  more  easily  trimmed  and  shaped  to  any  desired  forin, 
and  in  the  course  of  a  few  vears  will  usuallv  outstrip  the  older  ones  in  growth.  If  not  prepared  to  plant  when  your  stock 
arrives,  "  heel  in  "  bv  digging  a  trench  deep  enough  to  admit  all  the  roots,  and  setting  the  trees  therein  as  they  can  stand, 
carefully  packing  the" earth  about  the  roots,  taking  up  when  required.   Never  leave  the  roots  exposed  to  the  sun  and  air. 

SEXT  BY  EXPRESS   OR  FREIGHT  AT  EXPENSE  OF  PURCHASER. 


We  can  furnish  all  varieties  usually  catalogued,  but  the 
following  list  comprises  the  most  desirable  sorts : 

5^  t  i  1 1^  cl  r  1 1'  cl  • 

Three  years  old,  6  to  7  feet  high,  ?5c  each,  S2..50  per  doz. 

Early  Harvest.   Pale  yellow,  fine  flavor;  August. 
Golden  Sweet.   Pale  yellow,  sweet  and  good  ;  August. 
Keswick  Codlin.   Large,  pale  yellow,  pleasant;  August. 
Sweet  Bougli.   Large,  pale  yellow,  tender,  sweet. 
Yellow  Transparent.    Pale  yellow,  good  quality. 

Fall  Pippin.   Very  large,  yellow,  rich,  aromatic. 
Maiden's  Blush.   Large,  beautiful,  blush  cheek. 
Rambo.  Yellow,  streaked  with  red  ;  October  to  December. 
Red  Beitigheimer.    Pale  cream,  covered  with  crimson.' 

Baldwin.   Large,  dark  red,  productive. 
Ben  Davis.    Large,  handsome,  striped  :  good  quality. 
Golden  Russett.   Medium,  dull  russet,  crisp,  juicy. 
Northern  Spy.   Large,  striped  red;  good  keeper. 
Ivawles'  Janet.   Medium  ;  yellow,  striped  with  red,  rich, 

crisp  and  juicy ;  a  long  keeper. 
Rome  Beauty.   Large,  yellow,  shaded  red;  tender. 
Smiths'  Cider.   Medium  ;  tender  and  juicy  ;  sub-acid. 
Wliite  Pippin.    Large,  pale  yellow  ;  rich  sub-acid. 
Wine  Sap.   Medium:  deep  red;  rich  sub-acid. 
York  Imperial.    Medium;    yellow,  shaded  red;  firm, 

juicy  sub-acid.   An  excellent  shipping  apple. 


5  to  7  feet,  25c  each  ;  82.50  per  dozen. 

Hyslop.    Deep  crimson,  very  popular  on  account  of  its 

large  size,  beauty  and  hardiness. 
Transcendant.    Skin  yellow,  striped  with  red. 
Whitney.   Large,  glossy  green,  splashed  carmine,  firm, 

juicy ;  great  bearer  ;  "excellent  for  cider. 

6  to  7  feet,  first-class,  50c  each;  S5.00  per  dozen. 

Bartlett.   Large,  clear  yellow,  jnicy  August. 
Clapp's  Favorite.    Large,  juicy  and  rich.    August  to 
September. 

Flemish  Beauty.   Large,  juicy,  rich  and  fine.  Septem- 
ber to  October. 
Kieflfer's  Hybrid.    Large,  rich  color  and  good  quality. 
Lawson.    Yellow,  flushed  with  crimson,  cri^sp  and  juicy. 
Lawrence.    Yellow,  thickly  dotted,  fine  flavor. 
Seckel.    Small,  yellowish  brown,  one  of  the  best. 
Tyson.    Large,  yellow  with  brown  cheek,  sweet. 
Wilder.    Yellow  with  red  cheek,  fine  quality. 

4  to  6  feet,  25c  each;  82.50  per  dozen. 

Alexander.   Medium,  greenish  white,  juicy,  sweet. 

Champion.  Creamy  white  with  red  cheeks,  freestone; 
excellent  quality!    Early  in  August. 

Ci-aivford's  Early.  Large,  yellow,  of  good  quality,  free- 
stone.   Early  in  September. 

Crawford'.s  I  ate.  Large,  yellow  with  red  cheek,  free- 
stone.  Last  of  September. 

Elberta.  Large,  yellow  with  red  cheek;  flesh  yellow, 
firm,  juicy,  of  high  quality;  very  prolific. 

Fitzgerald.  Large,  yellow,  suffused  with  red  ;  flesh,  deep 
vellow;  best  quality;  hardy  and  productive. 

Mountain  Rose.  Large,  handsome,  red  cheek;  flesh 
white,  juicy;  one  of  the  best;  August. 

Old  yiixon  Free.    Large,  yellow.  Avith  red  cheek. 

Sneed.  The  earliest  variety.  Medium  size,  creamy  white, 
with  light  blush  cheek  ;  excellent  quality. 


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J.  M.  McCuli^ough's  Sons,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


FRUIT  TREES,  SMALL  FRUITS,  ETC.— Continued. 

OHE^RRIE^^S,     (Heart  and  Bigarreau).  IDE^^WrJSE^Rie Y, 


5  to  7  feet,  first-class,  50c  each;   $5.00  per  dozen. 

Black  Tartarian.  Very  large,  black,  juicy  rich,  excell- 
ent, productive.   Last  of  June. 

Governor  Wood.  Large,  light  red,  juicy,  rich,  delicious. 
Tree  healthy  and  productive.  June. 

Napoleon.   Large,  pale  yellow,  firm,  juicy,  productive. 

Kockport  Bigarreau.    Large,  yellow,  juicy  and  sweet. 

Windsor.   Large,  liver  colored,  fine  quality. 

OHEJRRIE^^.     (Duke  and  Morello). 

4  to  6  feet,  fir.st-class,  40c  each;   $3.50  per  dozen. 
Early  Richmond.   Medium,  dark  red,  fine  quality. 
Empress  Eugenie.    Large,  dark  red,  fine  quality. 
English  3Iorello,  Dark  red,  rich,  acid,  juicy  and  good. 
May  Duke.   Large,  red,  an  excellent  variety. 
Keine  Hortense.   Large,  red,  juicy  and  delicious. 

On  Plum  Stocks,  6  to  7  feet,  50c  each;   $5.00  doz. 

Abundance.  Large,  yellow,  with  heavy  bloom;  good 
quality ;  very  prolific. 

Bradshaiv.   Large,  dark  red,  flesh  green,  productive. 

Genii.   Large,  purple,  sweet,  good  market  variety. 

Lombard.  Medium  red,  juicy,  good,  hardy  and  produc- 
tive ;  the  leading  market  variety. 

Shipper's  Pride.   Large,  purple,  fine,  juicy  and  sweet. 

On  Peach  Stocks,  4  to  6  feet,  50c  each;  $5.00  doz. 

Damson.   Small,  oval  fruit,  purple,  hardy,  productive. 

Weaver.    Large,  purple,  very  prolific. 

Wild  Goose.  'Medium,  purple. 

50  cents  per  dozen  ; 

Should  be  planted  in  row 

to  five  feet  iu  the  rows.   Keep  the  ground  light  and  rich 

Pinch  the  canes  back  when  they  have  reach  4  feet  in  height. 

Ancient  Briton.  Large  fruit,  stems  loaded  with  good- 
sized  berries  of  fiue  quality  ;  vigorous  grower  ;  hardy. 

Early  Harvest.   Very  prolific ;  choice  variety. 

Eldorado.  Large  fruit,  borne  in  large  clusters,  and  ripen 
well  together ;  fiue  quality  ;  good  keeper. 

Snyder.  Medium  size,  sweet  and  juicy;  extremely  hardy 
and  very  productive. 


$.3.00  per  hundred. 

six  to  seven  feet  apart,  three 


liucretia.  One  of  the  low-growing,  trailing  Blackberries. 
In  earliness,  size  and  quality,  it  equals  any  of  the  tall- 
growing  sorts.  It  has  proved  highly  satisfactory 
wherever  tried,  and  many  say  it  is  the  best  of  all  the 
Blackberry  family  50c  per  dozen,  52.00  per  100 

10  cents  each;   $1.00  per  dozen. 

Set  four  feet  apart,  in  rich  ground.  Cultivate  well  or 
mulch  lieavily  ;  prune  out  old  wood,  so  that  each  remain- 
ing shoot  will  have  room  to  grow.  Manure  freely.  Two- 
year-old  plants. 

Black  Champion.    Large  bunch  and  berry,  excellent 

quality,  strong  grower,  very  productive. 
Cherry.    Fruit  large,  bunch  small,  deep  red,  acid. 
Fay's  Prolific.    Extra  large  stems  and  berries  ;  color,  rich 

red;  fine  quality;  very  productive. 
Pomona.   Bright  red,  extra  fine  quality  and  enormously 

productive  ;  strong  vigorous  grower. 
While  Grape.   Large,  yellowish  white,  sweet,  excellent 

quality  and  valuable  for  the  table. 

40  cents  per  dozen;   $2.00  per  hundred. 

The  Raspberry  should  be  planted  in  good,  rich  soil,  in 
rows  five  feet  apart  and  three  feet  apart  in  the  rows.  As 
soon  as  they  have  done  bearing  cut  out  the  old  wood  to  give 
more  vigor  to  the  young  canes. 

Cuthbert.  Large,  firm,  deep  rich  crimson;  of  excellent 
quality,  tall,  strong  and  vigorous ;  perfectly  hardy  and 
very  productive.   Ripens  medium  to  Jate. 

Eureka.  Large,  black  variety ;  fruit  firm,  of  superior 
quality  ;  strong,  vigorous  grower,  and  very  prolific. 

Golden  (Jueen.  Berries  large,  golden  yellow,  bright  and 
firm,  and  of  fine,  rich  flavor;  vigorous,  productive  and 
healthy. 

Gregg.   A  large,  black  variety;  fruit  firm,  of  excellent 

quality,  and  a  good  shipper. 
Marlboro.   Of  large  size ;  color,  a  bright  crimson ;  very 

firm. 

Plant  three  to  four  feet  each  way,  manure  well,  and  after 
fruit  is  gathered,  prune  out  all  old  wood.  Two-year-old. 

Downings.   Very  large  and  fine  quality  SI. 25  doz. 

Houghton.   Medium  size,  very  productive  $1.00  doz. 

Smith's  Improved.   Large,  thin  skin  ;  best  for 

table  use  $1.25  doz. 

Industry.   English  sort,  of  very  large  size,  hardy .$2.50  doz. 


Any  ordinary  soil  will  grow  strawberries,  though  the  richer  it  is  made  the  larger  the  fruit.  For  garden  culture,  the 
most  convenient  method  is  to  plant  in  beds  four  feet  wide,  three  rows  in  each  bed,  and  plants  one  foot  apart  in  the  row 
A  pathway  two  feet  wide  should  be  left  between  the  beds,  so  that  the  fruit  may  be  easily  picked  and  the  bed  kept  clean 
without  stepping  on  them.  (Jover  lightly  in  winter  with  corn  stalks  or  some  coarse  litter;  rake  oft'  in  the  spring,  dress  the 
beds,  and  mulch  with  litter  or  short  grass  from  the  lawn.  All  varieties  offered  in  this  list  have  perfect  or  bi-sexual 
blossoms,  except  those  marked  (P),  wliieh  are  destitute  of  stamens,  and  are  termed  pistillate  or  imperfect-flowering  varie- 
ties, and  must  be  planted  near  some  perfect-flowering  sort,  or  they  will  produce  little  or  no  fruit. 

25  Cents  Per  Dozen;    $1.00  Per  Hundred;    .$7.50  Per  Thousand. 

Jessie.   Large,  handsome  berry,  of  good  quality;  vigor- 
ous grower ;  good  market  sort. 


Brandywine.  Large,  roundish  conical;  bright,  glossy 
crimson  ;  berries,  firm  and  solid,  excellent  quality  and 
fine  flavor. 

Bubach  No.  5  (P).  Very  large  and  productive,  bright 
scarlet;  a  fine  market  variety  ;  early  to  medium. 

Enhance.    Large,  bright  crimson .  firm,  very  prolific. 

Gandy.  Large,  bright  crimson,  berries  of  uniform  size; 
plants  vigorous  and  healthy.   The  best  late  variety. 

Greenville  (P).  Large,  roundish  berries  of  excellent 
quality  ;  firm  and  good  shipper;  very  uroductive. 

Haveriand  (P).  Large,  bright  red,  excellent  flavor;  vig- 
orous grower;  ripens  fruit  evenly  and  early. 


Marshall.  Large,  rich  crimson,  fine  flavor.  Plant  very 
strong ;  with  high  culture  produces  heavy  crops. 

Oriole  (P).  Large,  deep  red,  rich  aromatic  flavor,  firm, 
and  a  good  shipper  ;  extra  early  ;  productive. 

Parker  Earle.  Large,  rich  crimson,  conical  shape,  excell- 
ent shipper ;  strong,  vigorous  grower ;  very  productive ; 
late  variety. 

Wm.  Belt.  Large,  brilliant  red,  extra  fine  quality.  The 
plant  is  vigorous  and  thrify,  and  very  productive. 


Catawba.  A  very  late  keeper  ;  red.  sweet  and  rich,  witli 
pleasant  musky  flavor  15c  each,  $1.25  doz. 

Concord.  One  of  the  most  profitable  and  productive  of  all 
hardy  grapes  Bunch  and  berry  large  ;  black,  juicy  and 
sweet  10c  each,  $l.(i0  doz 

Delaware.  Small,  light  red,  skin  thin,  very  juicy,  sweet, 
sprightly,  fine  flavor  15c  each,  $1.50  doz. 

Eaton.  Bunch  very  large,  skin  black,  sweet  and  juicy 
pulp.   50  cents  each 

Ives'  Seedling.    Dark  purple,  sweet,  hardy. 

10c  each,  $1.00  doz. 

Martha  (White  Concord).  Large,  pale  yellow;  strongly 
resembles  the  Concord  in  all  points  except  color. 

15c  each,  $1,50  doz. 


Moore's  Early.  Ripens  ten  days  earlier  than  Concord ; 
bunch  and  berry  round  and  large;  black,  with  a 
heavy  blue  bloom  15c  each,  $1.50  doz. 

Niagara.  Vine  remarkably  hardy  and  strong  grower; 
bunches  very  large  and  compact;  berries  large,  light 
greenish  white,  slightly  ambered  in  the  sun  ;  skin  thin 
but  tough,  and  doe's  no't  crack  15c  each,  $1.25  doz. 

Pocklington.  A  seedling  of  the  Concord,  resembling  that 
variety  in  leaf,  vine,  habit  of  growth,  hardiness  and 
productiveness.  Bunch  and  berrv  very  large  ;  attractive 
golden  yellow  color  '  15c  each,  $1.25  doz. 

Prentiss.  Bunch  large  and  compact;  berry,  medium  to 
large,  of  yellowish  green  color;  skin  thin  but  very 
firm ;  sweet,  juicy,  with  a  pleasant  musky  aroma. 

25c  each,  $2.50  doz. 


J.  M.  McCuLLOUGH's  Sons,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


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FERTILIZERS. 


Bowker's  Flower  Food.  It  is  free  from  odor,  clean  to 
handle,  and.  in  addition  to  promoting  a  strong,  healthy 
growth,  and  a  profusion  of  bloom,  it  materially  aids  in 
keeping  your  plants  free  from  vermin.  The  Flower  Food 
will  keep  any  length  of  time,  is  soluble  in  water  and  ready 
for  the  plant  to  take  it  up,  thus  producing  a  quicker  and 
healthier  growth  than  can  be  obtained  from  any  other 
fertilizer.    Directions  for  use  on  each  package. 

Large  size,  25c.  per.  pkt.    By  mail,  10c.  per  pkt.  extra. 

Small  size,  15c  per  pkt. ;  2  pkts.  for  25c.  If  by  mail,  add 
5c  pkt.  extra. 

Sheep  Manure— El  Paso.  This  is  a  pure  natural  manure, 
and  tne  most  nutritious  food  for  plants.  Its  effect  is  im- 
mediate, much  more  lasting  and  healthful  than  guano  or 
any  other  manure.  It  is  the  bestof  all  manures  for  mixing 
with  the  soil  for  greenhouse  plants.  It  makes  the  richest, 
safest  and  quickest  liquid  manure,  rivaling  guano,  with- 
out any  deleterious  effects.  Nothing  equals  it  for  general 
use  on  flower  beds,  or  for  the  vegetable  garden.  No  other 
fertilizer  produces  such  a  marked  and  permanent  ef- 
fect upon  lawns.  No  raking-off  required.  No  seeds  of 
foul  weeds  in  it!  No  offensive  odor!  It  is  clean  to  handle ! 
Absolutely  safe  to  use  in  any  quantity  or  in  any  manner. 
Directions.— For  lawns,  use  at  the  rate  of  from  300  to  500 
pounds  per  acre.  For  pot  plants,  mix  one  part  of  sheep 
manure  to  six  parts  of  soil.  For  use  in  the  vegetable  gar- 
den, spread  over  the  surface  and  dig  in.  Being  soluble, 
it  readily  makes  a  safe  liquid  manure  (one  pound  to  five 
gallons  of  water  per  dav  can  be  safelv  used). 
Perlb.  lOc;  51bs.  25c.;  121bs  50c. ;  25  lbs.  75c. ;  1001bs.$2.50 

Suhurban  Lawn  Fertilizer.  Is  clean,  free  from  any 
disagreeable  odor;  and  does  not  contain  weed  seeds.  Es- 
pecially ])repared  for  use  upon  lawns,  and  contains  all  the 
constituents  for  promoting  a  quick  luxuriant  growth,  and 
a  rich  green  color.  Wiien  making  a  new  lawn  apply  from 
800  to  400  lbs.  per  acre,  raking  well  into  the  soil.  iOc  lb., 
25c  for  6  lbs.,  50c  for  13  lbs.,  75c  for  25 lbs.,  $2.50 per  100 lbs., 
$45.00  per  ton. 

Peruvian  Guano.  One  of  the  most  powerful  stimulants 
for  plants  and  growing  crops.  One  pound  of  Guano  to 
twenty  gallons  of  water  will  be  sufiiciently  strong  for  a 


single  watering  each  week,  and  more  efficient  than  re- 
peated waterings  with  weaker  solutions. 

Perlb.,  10c;  10  lbs.,  75c.;  100  lbs.,  $5.00 
Bone  Flour  or  Dust — Pure.   This  is  a  special  brand  we 
have  put  up  for  our  trade.    It  is  ground  fine,  hence  acts 
quickly,  free  from  acid,  excellent  for  pot  plants  or  beds 
where  an  immediate  effect  is  wanted. 

Per  lb..  5c. ;  10  lbs.,  45c. ;  100  lbs.,  $3.00 

Bone,  Crushed  or  Coarse.  This  is  largely  used  for 
pasture  lands,  being  rather  slow  but  permanent  in  action, 
and  it  is  also  indispensable  in  the  grape-vine  borders — 
for  fruit  trees,  small  fruit,  etc.— where  a  lasting  fertilizer 
is  required. 

Per  lb.,  5c.;  10  lbs.,  45c.;  100  lbs.,  $3.00 
Pacific  Guano.  For  several  years  we  have  been  handling 
Pacific  Guano,  and  the  universal  verdict  from  all  who 
•use  it  is,  "It  is  the  best  fertilizer  we  have  ever  used." 
Per  lb.,  lOo. ;  5  lbs.,  25c. ;  25  lbs.,  75c. ;  100  lbs.,  $2.00;  Barrel, 
250  lbs..  $3.75;  per  ton,  $28.00. 
Ammoniated  Bone  Meal  with  Potash.    This  is  now 
the  leading  fertilizer,  and  is  especiallv  valuable  for  plants, 
potatoes  and  gr.dn.  5  lbs.,  25c. ;  100  lbs.,  $2.00;  200  lb.  bag, 
$3.00:  per  half  ton,  $14.00;  per  ton,  $26.00. 
Kainit.    A  natural  product  of  the  mines  of  Germany,  con- 
taining nearly  thirteen  per  cent  pure  Potash,  also  a  large 
percentage  of"  Magnesia.  Sulphateof  Limeand  Salt.  Mixed 
with  stable  manure,  1^2  pounds  per  day  for  each  animal, 
will  double  the  value  of  the  manure,  by  preventing  the 
waste  of  Nitrogen — Ammonia.    Use  50  to  200  lbs.  per  acre. 
Kainit  is  putup  in  200-lb.  bags  only.    Price  per  bag,  $2.25; 
5  bags  or  more,  $2.00  per  bag;  per  ton,  $19.00. 

Mineral  Phosphate.  A  highly  concentrated  phosphate, 
made  from  the  deposits  of  the  bones  of  sea  animals.  Con- 
tains from  38  to  43  per  cent  of  available  Phosphoric  Acid. 
Use  fifty  to  sixty  pound  per  acre.     Price  $3.00  per  100  lbs. 

Nitrate  of  Soda.  A  natural  product  of  the  mines  of  Chili, 
South  America.  Contains  sixteen  percent  Nitrogen,  equal 
to  twenty  per  cent  Ammonia.  Use  twenty  to  forty  pounds 
per  acre."   10  lbs.,  50  cts. ;  100  lbs.,  $3.00. 


INSECT  DESTROYERS  AND  FUNGICIDES. 


Copper  Sulphate.  For  earlv  spraving  and  making  Bor- 
deaux mixture.      Per  lb.,  16c. ;  10  "lbs.,  80c.;  100  lbs.,  $7.50 

Fir  Tree  Oil  (Soluble).  It  frees  plants  of  nearly  all  in- 
sects to  which  they  are  subject,  and  for  the  following  it 
has  no  superior:  Mealy  Bug,  Scale,  Red  Spider,  Aphis 
(black  and  green),  Thrip,  Blight  Worms  and  Slugs;  also 
a  valuable  remedy  for  animal  parasites  and  insects. 
Dilute  with  soft  or  "rain  water.  Sprinkle  or  spray  on  with 
Vaporizer.    14  pint,  50c. ;  pint,  75c.:  quart,  $1.25. 

Fir  Tree  Oil  Soap.  This  article  contains  no  poison,  yet  is 
quite  effective  in  destroying  Red  Spider,  Mealy  Bug, 
Aphis,  etc.  It  can  also  be  used  in  the  garden  against 
potato  bugs,  cabbage  worms,  currant  worms,  black  fly, 
etc.  32-lt).  tin,  25c. ;  2-lb.  tin,  75c. 

Flour  of  Sulphur.  Used  to  prevent  and  cure  mildew  on 
plants.  10c.  lb.;  10  lbs.,  60c. 

Grape  Dust.  .\  non-poisonous  powder  for  the  remedy 
and  control  of  mildew  and  rot  on  Grapes,  Gooseberries, 
Roses,  etc.    Applv  with  bellows  or  powder  gun. 

Per  lb.,  10c. ;  5  lbs.,  40c. ;  10  lbs.,  70c. 

Hellebore  Powder  White.  For  destruction  of  Slugs, 
Worms.  Caterpillars,  etc.  Less  poisonous  than  Paris 
Green  and  London  Purple,  and  safer  to  use  when  fruits  or 
vegetables  are  nearly  ripe.  }4  l^^--  15c. ;  1  lb.,  25c. 

liime  (Cone's  Prepared).  It  is  thoroughly  slacked;  will 
not  heat,  swell  or  change,  and  is  ready  for  "immediate  use 
for  all  purposes,  same  as  common  lime.  Stored  in  a  dry 
place  it  will  keep  in  good  condition  until  used. 

3-lb.  pkt.,  10  cts. ;  3  pkts.,  25c. 

Paragrene.  This  new  insecticide  is  made  by  one  of  the 
largest  manufacturers  of  Pure  Paris  Green.  It  combines 
all  the  effective  properties  of  Bordeaux  Mixture  and 
Paris  Green.  It  does  much  better  work  than  Paris  Green, 
covers  twice  the  ground  at  one-half  the  cost  and  does  not 
injure  the  foliage.  The  safest  and  quickest  insecticide 
for  destroving  insects  on  Melon,  Squash,  Currants,  Goose- 
berries, and  Potatoe  Vines.  }i  lb.,  15c.;  1  lb.,  25c. 

Paris  Green.    Warranted  strictlv  pure. 

i^lb.,iOc.;     lb.,  15c.;  1  lb.,  25c. 

Persian  Insect  Powder.  A  most  effective  non-poisonous 
impalpable  powder— so  fine  that  it  penetrates  the  inner- 
most crevi  .es — for  worms,  flies,  aphis,  and  almost  all 
kind  of  insects.  ^4  lb.,  15c.;  lib.,  50c. 


Slug  Shot.  A  non-poisonous  powder  and  a  very  popular 
insecticide — it  requires  no  further  mixing  or  preparation 
—easily  applied,  and  not  injurious  or  dangerous  to  ani- 
mals, the  person  applying  it,  or  fruits  and  vegetables 
treated.  Very  effectual  in  destroying  Caterpillars,  Cur- 
rant, Gooseberries  and  Cabbage  Worms,  Potato,  Melon, 
Squash  and  Cucumber  Bugs,  Rose  Slugs,  Rose  Lice,  etc. 

Per  lb.,  10c. ;  5  lbs.,  30c. ;  10  lbs.,  50c. 

Tobacco  Dust  (Pure).  A  sure  remedy  for  green  fly,  aphis, 
fleas,  beetles,  etc.  Splendid  fertilizer  and  preventive  for 
insects  in  the  ground  and  around  roots.  For  worms  and 
grubs  in  the  soil,  apply  liberally  to  the  surface  and  rake 
in,  or  strew  thicklv  in  the  drills  before  planting. 

5  lbs.,  25c.;  100  lbs.,  $3.00 

Tobacco  Dust  and  Sulphur.  Will  prevent  and  cure  mil- 
dew on  grape  vines  and  rose  bushes.  It  will  destroy  the 
Green  and  Black  Fly,  Grubs,  Cut  Worms,  Lice,  Mealy 
Bug  and  the  Red  Spider.  May  be  applied  in  powder  or 
liquid  form.  If  put  on  in  powder,  the  foliage  should  be 
wet;  if  in  liquid,  the  foliage  should  be  drv. 

Per  lb.,  10c. ;  5  lb.,  30c. 

Tobacco  Soap,  Pinner's.  Manufactured  from  the  essen- 
tial oil  of  Tobacco,  for  the  destruction  of  ail  insects, 
parasites  and  their  eggs.  }4  lb.,  25c. ;  1  lb.,  40c. 

Tobacco  Stems.  Used  for  fumigating  plants  to  kill  in- 
sects. Invaluable  as  a  mulch  for  rose  beds,  lettuce  beds, 
etc.,  where  insects  frequently  do  much  injury  to  roots 
or  foliage.  Tobacco  Stems  have  become  an  indispensa- 
ble Lawn  covering  for  winter.  It  not  only  acts  as  a  pro- 
tector, but  imparts  large  quantities  of  "ammonia,  and 
drives  away  insects  and  moles,  which  harbor  in  a  lawn 
during  winter.    The  best  quality  stems  supplied. 

Per  lb.,  5c. ;  barrel,  $1.00;  bales  of  about  125  lbs.,  $1.50 

Tobacco  Extract  Rose  Leaf.  A  perfectly  pure,  highly 
concentrated  extract  of  Tobacco,  always  uniform  in 
strength  of  nicotine  poison.  Destroys  green  fly,  mealy 
bug,  thrip  and  red  spider. 

Pint,  30c.;  quart,  50c.;  gallon,  $1.50;  5  gallons,  $5.00 

Whale  Oil  Soap.  For  destroying  insects  on  plants,  trees, 
vines,  etc.;  for  washing  down  the  bark  of  trees,  grape 
vines,  etc.  K  1^.,  10c. ;  1  lb.,  15c. 


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J.  M.  McCullough's  Soxs,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


nUSHROOlVl.    (Champignon  Brut,  Ger.) 

One  pound  will  spatcn  about  ten  square  feet.    If  ordered  by  mail,  add  eight  ce^its  per  pound  for  postage. 

To  cultivate  mushrooms  successfully  does  not  always  require  ex- 
tensive experience.  Some  care  is  necessary,  however,  in  the  selection 
of  the  materials,  and  in  forming  the  beds;  but  the  matter  of  securing 
and  maintaining  the  proper  temperature  in  the  room  and  in  the  beds 
needs  close  attention,  for  success  depends  very  much  upon  this  point. 
Mushrooms  maybe  grown  in  a  great  variety  of  situations — a  dark 
room,  cellar,  stable  or  elsewhere.  Any  place  in  which  an  even  temper- 
fiTure  of  about  5U^  to  60=^  can  be  kept,  is  suitable.  For  material  for  the 
l)pd,  use  fresh  horse  manure,  free  from  straw  or  chips,  and  good  loamy 
soil.  Some  gmwers  u^e  the  manure  unmixed  with  loam,  after  first 
having  well  fermented  it  by  alternately  piling  up  and  mixing  for  a  few 
Weeks;  but  it  is  undoubtedly  bettar  not  to  allow  the  manure  to  heat 
much  before  forming  the  bed.  Use  one-fourth  to  one-third  loam,  the 
rest  manure.  Mix  very  thf)ronghly;  and  upon  a  dry,  firm  bottom, 
make  the  bed  of  tliis  mixture,  about  four  feet  wide,  and  of  any  desired 
length.  Build  it  up  evenly,  pressing  it  down  very  firmly,  and  leave  it 
about  a  foot  high.  It  will  shortly  begin  to  heat.  Use  a  thermometer  to  thrust  into  the  bed  and  note  the'temperature. 
When  the  heat  has  partially  subsided,  leaving  a  temperature  of  80=",  put  in  the  spawn.  Pieces  from  thesizeof  walnuts  to  that 
of  eggs  are  placed  in  the  bed  about  a  foot  apart,  deep  enough  to  cover  them  well,  and  the  manure  pressed  down.  Let  it 
remain  thus  ten  or  twelve  days;  then  cover  with  two  inches  of  fresh  loam,  and  make  this  moderately  firm.  The  bed  is 
finished  by  covering  all  with  "four  or  five  inches  of  straw  or  other  litter.  Watering  is  not  necessary,  unless  the  surface  of 
the  bed  gets  very  dry ;  in  this  event,  moisten  freely  wirh  water  at  a  temperature  of  about  90^.  In  gathering  the  crop,  do 
not  cut,  but  twist  them  off  carefully,  filling  up  the'holes  with  loam  to  keep  insects  from  the  roots.  In  six  or  eight  weeks 
from  spawning  the  beds,  mushrooiiis  should  appear. 

Our  Celebrated  English  Milltrack  Mushroom  Spawn  (made  by  the  best  maker  in  England  especially  for  our  trade) 

has  gained  an  enviable  reputation  among  critical  growers  for  its  uniform  good  quality,  and  can  be  thoroughly  relied 

on  to  produce  a  good  crop  of  the  best  mushrooms.  .  -   15c.  per  lb. ;  $1.00  for  10  lbs. ;  ^9.00  per"lOiJ  lbs. 

French  Mushroom  Spawn.   35c.  per  lb. 


"JADOO"  FIBRE  AND  "JADOO"  LIQUID. 

Jadoo  Fibre  is  a  new  growing  substance  for  plants  of  all  kinds.  It  was  invented 
by  Col.  Thompson,  of  the  Royal  Army  and  Fellow  of  the  Royal  Hurticultural 
Society  of  England,  and  it  is  highly  recommended  by  gardening  authorities 
there.  It  suits  all  kinds  of  plants;  is 'only  half  as  heavy  as  earth  and  cleaner  to 
handle.  It  increases  the  size  and  brilliancy  of  floAs-ers.  Seeds  germinate,  and  cut- 
tings root  in  it,  quicker  than  in  earth.  Owing  to  its  spongy  nature  it  retains  water 
much  longer  than  earth.  Plants  transplanted  in  Jadoo"  Fibre  do  not  flag,  even 
if  in  full  bloom. 

From  experiments  in  our  nursery  we  recommend  mixing  Jadoo  Fibre  with  about 

to  >3  good  loam  to  give  best  result.s. 
Price,  5  lbs.,  30c.;  10  lbs.,  50c. ;  25  lbs.,  $1.10;  per  bag  of  about  125  lbs.,  §2.00  per 
100;  per  ton,  $o0.00. 

Jadoo  L,iquid  revives  drooping  plants,  increases  the  size  and  profusion  of  bloom. 

It  is  both  meat  and  drink  to  plants  of  all  kinds.    It  can  be  used  on  plants  that 

are  grown  in  earth  or  in  Jadoo  Fibre. 

Price  per  pint  bottle,  25c. ;  2-gallou  can  $1.50. 

Peat  Jersey.   Fibrous  and  rotted  Per  bushel,  75c.;  per  barrel  ?2. 50 

Prepared  Potting  Soil  Per  bushel,  50c. ;  per  barrel,  ?1.00 

Sphagnum  Moss.  For  packing  and  growing  orchids,  etc.  Per  lb.,  10c. ;  per  bale,  ?1.50 
Moss,  Green  Sheet  Per  bale,  40c. 


Trade-Mark  Registered. 


UNION  CYPRESS  FLOWER  TUBS, 


An  excellent  new  tub,  cheap,  neat  and  durable.  Made  from  Jg-inch  cypress, 
with  iron  handles,  iron  feet,  three  iron  hoops,  and 
two  coats  of  green  paint. 

No.  1.  ]8  inches  diameter,  11  inches  high   ...    .  $  75 

No.  -1.  1-J32   "  "         13      "        "    1  f  0 

No.  3.  ]»;      "  "         1.5      "        "    1  40 

No.  4.  20       "  ■•         18      "        "    2  00 

No.  5.  2-i  "         21       "        "    2  50 

COLUMBIA  FLOWER  TUBS. 

The  tubs  are  made  of  the  best  pine  lumber,  which  will  keep  for  vears 
without  rotting,  'i'hfy  are  made  of  twelve  staves  in  tapered  shape,"held 
together  by  two  heavy  steel  wires,  Avhich  are  connected  Avith  substantial 
iron  handles,  and  are  so  arranged  that  the  __...=r-gr^ 
wire  can  be  tightened  or  loosened  by  simply  f^S^ 
turning  nut  on  handle.  The  handle  itself  \  \ 
is  so  constructed  that  the  tub  can  be  lifted 
by  hand,  and  in  case  the  plants  are  heavy, 
sticks  can  be  inserted  in  handle,  thereby 
allowing-  all  weights  to  be  lifted  with  per- 
fect safety. 

12  inches  diameter,  11  inches  high         ?1  00 

15      "  14      •■        ••    1  50 

IS       "  16^2    ■■         '■    2  00 

21       "  "        ISio    '■         ■•    2  50 

24      "  "        201^    "  3  00 


J.  M.  McCuLLOUGH  s  Sons,  Cixcixxati,  Ohio. 


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HYACINTH  GLASSES. 

Hyacinth  glasses  can  not  be  sent  by  mail. 

Belgian  or  Tall.    Claret.  Blue  Crystal  and  Amber  colors  

Double  Glasses,  The  best  in  use.  Claret,  Blue,  Crystal  and  Amber  colors 
New  English  Glasses.    Very  ornamental  "  


EACH.  PER  DOZ. 

]5c.  n  65 

25c.  2  50 

30c.  3  00 


FLOWER  POTS  AND  SAUCERS. 

Our  Flower  Pots  and  Saucers  are  standard  make  of  extra  fine  finish, 
shipping  well.    So  charge  for  packing. 


and  bear 


2-inch 


poz. 
15c. 
21  .c. 
25c. 
25c. 
SOc. 
40c. 


FLOWER 

,   PER  100 
10  SO 
1  CO 
1  25 
1  50 

1  75 

2  50 


4-inch 
5 


DOZ. 
25  c. 
SOc. 
40c. 
45c. 


SAUCERS. 

PER  ICO  ' 


These  are  the  same  style 
gonias,  Tulips,  etc. 

5-inch  


fl  50 
2  00 

2  50 

3  CO 


inch 


POTS. 

E.ACH. 

DOZ. 

PER  100 

6-inch 

—  5c. 

$  55 

^:4  00 

...  8c. 

SO 

6  00 

S  " 

...  12c. 

1  25 

8  00 

9 

....  15c. 

1  50 

12  00 

10  " 

20c. 

2  25 

12  " 

.  40c. 

4  50 

EACH. 

POZ. 

PER.  100 

7c. 

?  60 

•S4  50 

10c. 

5  50 

10c. 

90 

—  15c. 

1  50 

ROUND   LILY  PANS. 

our  standard  pots,  but  not  so  deep,  and  are  suitable  for  Cacti, 


EACH. 

5c. 
7c. 
12c. 


DOZ. 
10  50 


1  25 


nch. 


EACH. 

20c. 
SOc. 


Be- 

DOZ. 
$2  GO 

3  25 


FIBROTTA  SAUCERS. 

Made  of  Indurated  Fibre :  no  moisture  goes  through  to  injure  table,  floor  or  carpet,  light 
and  not  easily  broken;  far  cheaper  in  the  end  and  better  every  way  than  earthen  ware. 


Fibrotta  Saucers. 


SIZE.  EACH.  DOZ. 

4-inch  7c.  70c. 

5  "    7c.  75c. 

6  "    8c.  SOc. 

7    Sc.  S5c. 


SIZE.                                           EACH.  DOZ. 

S-inch                              10c.  10  90 

10   "                                  10c.  1  10 

12    "   r2c.  1  30 

14   "   20c.  1  80 


FIBROTTA  ROLLING  STANDS. 

For  heavy  plants  and  Palms;  will  not  soak  or  rust.  Casters  have  ball 
bearings  and  have  hardwood  rollers.  Every  heavy  plant  sold  needs  one  to 
save  carpets  and  floors  and  to  enable  carpets  and  floors  to  be  readily  cleaned. 
The  rolling  stands  all  have  heavy  deep  saucers,  and  Avill  carry  all  the  weight 
usually  put  in  large  pots  for  Palins,  Rubber  Plants,  etc. 


13  inches  in  diameter,  3  casters,  65c. 

14  '•  ••  3  75c. 
16      "                       4      "  90c. 


IS  inches  in  diameter,  4  casters,  .?1  00 
20      "  ••  4      "         1  25 

22      "  "  5       "         1  50 


FLORIST'S  VASES  FOR  DISPLAYING  CUT  FLOWERS. 

Made  of  indurated  fibre;  used  now  in  immense  quantities  all  over  the  country. 


NO. 

DIAM. 

DEPTH. 

EACH. 

DOZ. 

>'0. 

DI  AM. 

DEPTH. 

EACH. 

DOZ. 

0 

S  inches. 

13  inches. 

40c. 

?4  SO 

00 

9  incn. 

22  inches. 

75  c. 

?9  00 

1 

51.; 

10 

35c. 

4  20 

11 

5,^2  '■ 

18 

45c. 

5  40 

2 

4^2  '• 

9 

30c. 

3  60 

22 

:: 

15 

40c. 

4  80 

4 

6 

25c. 

3  00 

33 

12 

Soc. 

4  20 

4 

3 

20c. 

2  40 

44 

3 

9 

30e. 

3  60 

Florist's  Vase. 

EXPANSIVE  TREE  PROTECTOR. 

The  protector  consists  of  a  felt  band  especially  prepared  and  saturated 
with  a  substance  which  is  absolutely  noxious  and  repellaut  to  insects, 
worms,  and  bugs  of  every  description.  The  pad  i.s  fastened  to  a  Avire  ex- 
pansive spring,  by  means  of  which  it  is  fastened  around  trees  and  is 
adjustable  to  any  and  all  trees,  permits  the  tree  to  grow  and  does  not  in- 
jure the  bark. 

To  the  pad  and  spring  is  attached  an  apron  made  of  galvanized  iron  or 
other  metal,  the  under  side  of  v,  hichis  coveredwith  a  sticky  substance,  in- 
uoculated  with  an  insecticide  that  is  sure  death  to  all  creeping  things 
which  invest  a  tree,  so  that  if  for  anv  reason  any  insect,  worm  or  bug 
should  attempt  to  pass  the  band,  a  dead  line  is  formed,  and  it  is  absolutely 
impossible  for  anvthiner  to  pass  it  and  reach  thefruit  and  foliage. 

THE  EXPANSIVE  TREE  PROTECTOR  has  been  tested  and  found  to  do 
what  is  claimed  for  it.  It  will  retain  its  potency  for  months  without  re- 
saturation  or  anv  attention  whatever. 

The  Protector" should  be  placed  on  the  trees  at  the  earliest  possible 
moment.  The  sooner  the  better  the  results,  and  the  guarantee  of  a  good 
crop  of  fruit  as  well  as  the  life  of  the  tree  for  next  year  assured. 

IT  PROTECTS  IN  THE  WINTER  AS  WELL  AS  IN  SUMMER,  as  heat  or  cold  has  no  influence  on  it. 
Price,  l}i  to  2  feet,  20c.;  2].;  to  3 feet,  25c. ;  33o  to  4  feet,  SOc;  4}^  to  5  feet,  35c. 


Exoansive  Tree  Protector.  (Patented  Dec 


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J.  M.  McCullough's  Sons,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


HORTICULTURAL  TOOLS  AND  SUNDRIES. 


JBJillltOWS— Garden.  No.  2,  small  

"  No.  3,  medium  

No.  4,  large  

Hailroad.  Patent  wheel  and  bolted. . 
CANES.  7  to  9  feet  long,  for  plant  stakes,  per  100. .. . 

DIBBLES.  For  transplanting  plants  

FOBKS— Digging  or  Spading  

"        3Ianure.    Cast  steel,  oval,  4-tine  

Hand-  Weeding.  15  and  35c. ;  by  mail  10c. 

each  extra. 
Hand-Weeding.  Imported.  50c. ;  by  mail, 

FRUIT  BICKEBS—Wire.    Ko.  1,  25c.;  No.  2  

FUMIG  AT  OB— Perfection.  Made  with  water  tank, 
which  prevents  over  heating;  the  vapor  assists 
in  the  destruction  of  insects. 

No.  1.  Capacity  8  quarts  

No.  2.  Capacity  16  quarts  

No.  3.  Capacity  24  quarts  

GABDEX  BEELS.   Iron,  painted  

GABDEN  LINES.   About  200  feet  


$3  25 

3  50 

4  00 
2  00 

75 
50 
90 
90 


3  00 

3  75 

4  50 
75 
30 


GASSEB'S  ZINC  JOINT  will  make  your  greenhouse 
air  and  water  tight;  saves  fuel  and  glass.  You  can  save 
the  price  of  zinc  on  glass  and  putty.  No  glass  broken  by 
frost  and  by  sliding.  In  ordering,  mention  the  distance 
between  bars. 
8  inches,  per  1000,  %?>  50  1  12  inches,  per  1000,  .$5  00 
'    9      "         "  4  00      15      '■  "  5  50 

10      "  •'  4  50      16       "  "  6  50 


GLAZIEB'S  POINTS— The  Tan  Bey  per  Perfect, 

will  stop  yourglass  from  sliding;  made  of  galvanized 
steel  wire.  No  rights  or  lefts;  can  be  used  on  either 

side.    Per  1000,  60c;  by  mail  

Pincers.   For  driving  the  points,  50c. ;  by  mail  — 


60 


HOT-BED  JIATS— Strong  Burlap.  Indestructible, 
cheap  and  Avarm.  These  are  made  of  strong  liurlap, 
warmly  lined  Avith  Avaste  avooI  and  cotton, which  is  quilted 


to  hold  in  position.  Warmer  than  straw  and  more  easily 
handled.   Do  not  retain  moisture,  freeze,  rot,  mildew  or 
harbor  vermin  as  straw  does. 
BUBLAP  MATS.   76x76  inches.   Price,  each. .. .  125 
WATEBPBOOF  DUCK  MATS.  76 x 76  in.  Each .  175 
HOT-BED  MATS— Bass.   For  covering  hot-beds 

and  tying  plants   50 

HOT-BED  SASH—Unglazed.  Made  from  strictly  clear 
cypress  lumber  and  warranted  perfect.    White  lead  used 
oh  the  tenons,  and  Iron  Dowell  Pins  at  the  corners. 
No.  1.  3x6  ft.,  3  rows  10-in.  glass,  each  $1.25;  per  doz.,  $13  50 
No.  2.  3  ft.  3 in. X 6  ft.,  4  rows  8-in.  glass,  ea.  $1.35;  doz.,  15  00 

No.  3.  4x6  ft.,  5  rows  8-in.  glass,  each,  $1.60;  dozen        17  50 

KNIVES— Pruning  $1.25  to  2  00 

Budding   1.00  to  1  75 

LABELS.   For  pots,  painted,  4-inch,  per  100   15 

Per  1000   1  00 


LABELS— Tree  Notched. 


5-  inch,  per  100   

Per  1000  

6-  inch,  per  100   

Per  1000   

Copper  wired,  per  100. . 

Per  1000. 


20 
1  15 

20 
1  25 

20 
1  20 


MASTICAffor  Glazing  Green- 
houses, ineuse  of  "Mastica" 
avoids  the  necessity  of  repeat- 
edly reglazing  the  houses,  sav- 
ing much  time  and  expense. 
With  "Mastica"  can  bed  in  or 
use  outside,  with  a  machine. 
Broken  glass  can  be  easily  re- 
moved and  replaced  by  new 
without  the  breakage  of  other 
glass,\vhichusually  occurs  with 
hard  putty.  One  gallon  will 
cover  about  800  running  feet 
(one  side). 

3^  gal.,  70c.;  1  gal.,  $1.25 

MASTICA  GLAZING 
31ACHINE.    (See  cut.).  $1  00 

Mastica  Machine. 

MOLE  TBAP—BeddicTi.    A  first-class  trap.  No 

mole  can  pass  under  this  trap  and  live   1  00 

MOLE  TBAP—Ishell   1  00 

"        English   40 

PBUN EBS— Telegraph  Tree.  To  use  on  a  pole  ...    1  00 
Waters'  Tree.  Pole.  4  ft.,  70c. ;  6  ft.,  80c. ; 
8  ft.,  90c.;   10  ft.,  $1.00;  12  ft.,  $1.10. 
Extra  knives,  25c.    By  mail,  30c. 
BAFFEA.  For  tying  plants.  Per  lb.,  25c.  By  mail,  40 
BAKES— Steel  Garden.   8-tooth,  30c. ;  10-tooth ,  40c. 

ri-iooth,  45c.;  14-tooth,  50c.;  16-tooth,  60c. 
SILK  ALINE.  ■  For  stringing  smilax,  etc.  Fast 
green  color;  will  not  fade  or  break.   2  oz.  spool  . . .  20 

SAWS— Pruning.   16-inch,  60c. ;  18-inch   75 

"  Double  edge   75 

SHOVELS— Solid  Steel.   Square  point   1  00 

SPADES— Solid  Steel.   Polished   1  00 

SPBINKLEB  (BubberJ—Scollaij's.  Indispens- 
able for  floral  work  and  window  gardening.  Large 
size,  $1.00;  by  mail,  $1.10.  Small  size,  50c. ;  by  mail,  60 
SPBINKLEBS  ( BubherJ-AJcron. 
With  hard  rubber  tips.   6  oz.,  55c.; 
8-oz.,65c.;  10-oz.,  75c. 
By  mail,  10c.  each,  extra. 
SYBINGES— Brass.   American  Im- 
proved. 

No.  10.  Barren ;  18  in.  long,  1}4  in.  di- 
ameter, 2  spray  roses,  with  patent 
valves  and  jet   $5.25 

No.  11.  Barren,  18  in.  long,  13^  in.  di- 
ameter, 2  spray  roses  and  jet"  .  .$4.50 

No.  12.  Barren,  14  in.  long,  1  in.  di- 
ameter, 2  spray  roses  and  jet. .  $3.25 

No.  H.  Barrel!,  16  in.  long,  1^4  in.  di- 
ameter, with  spray  rose   .$2.50 

TIN  FOIL— Florist's.    Strictly  first 

class.    Will  run  more  sheets  to  the 

pound  than  anv  other  make.  Per 

lb.,  15c.;  10  lbs.,  $1.25. 


Syringe. 


■j.  M.  McCuli^ough's  Sons,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 


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POOLTRY  SUPPWES. 


RuST'S  EGG  PRODUCER. 

You  can  get  plenty  of  eggs  at  all  seasons  by  using  Rust's  Egg  Producer.  It 
makes  fowls  vigorous  and  healthy,  shortens  the  moulting  period,  prevents  and 
cures  leg  Avcakness,  etc.,  and  is  just  what  is  needed  to  m.ake  poultry-keeping 
the  most  profitable  operation  on  a  farm.  You  can  feed  Rust's  Egg  Producer 
every  day  for  two  or  three  weeks,  at  a  cost  of  one  cent  for  each  hen,  and  get 
surprising  results. 

One-lb.  box,  25c.;  2i2'-lb.  box,  50c.;  6-lb.  box,  ?1.00;  10-lb.  box,  $1.50;  25-lb.  keg, 
§3.50.    If  by  mail,  add  16  cents  per  pound  for  postage. 


RUST'S  HAVENS'  CLIHAX  CONDITION  POWDERS. 


J\0  OWNER  OF  FOVLTRT  OR  STOCK  SHOULD  BE  WITHOUT  IT. 

It  cures  diseases,  and  keeps  stock  and  fowls  healthy;  the  only  real  cure  for  gapes  and 
foAvl  cholera;  expels  Avorms  from  horses,  etc. ;  gives  great  and  lasting  benefit  in  heaves, 
without  the  slightest  injury. 

It  makes  hogs  thrive  and  fatten;  increases  and  improves  the  production  of  milk. 

It  contains  no  antimony,  arsenic,  rosin,  or  anything  harmful,  and  is,  therefore, 
entirely  different  from  the  number  of  quack  foods  and  powders  in  the  market. 

It  is  not  a  food,  but  an  honest  medicine,  at  an  honest  price. 

Price,  13-oz.  package,  25  cents.  If  sent  by  mail,  15  cents  extra  for  postage.  2-lb. 
package  50  cents.   5-lb.  box,  $1.00. 


JURtCuf*  FOR  OAPt*  ANorOWL-C"0^£«A- 


RUST'S  HAVENS'  ROUP  PILLS. 

The  pills  act  directly  on  the  glands  and  mucous  membrane,  allay  all  tendency  to  fever,  and 
carry  off  all  morbid  matter  from  the  system.  They  are  entirely  free  from  everything  harmful,  and 
the  best  remedy  ever  discovered  for  Roup,  Catarrh,  Colds  and  Distenijyer,  They  are  unlike 
„ny  other  medicine,  and,  being  composed  of  medicines  in  concentrated  form,  they  are  of  moderate 
size,  and,  therefore,  easy  to  give  to  fowls.   25c.  per  box  of  48  pills. 


RQUPPJLLS. 


BAUM'5  POULTRY  FOOD. 


The  surest  egg  producer.  The  quickest  and  cheapest  means  of  fattening  for  market.  It  is  just  the  thing  required  to 
strengthen  the  chicks— keeps  them  robust  and  free  from  disease.  It  makes  the  chickens  develop  much  sooner,  and 
makes  early  layers.  2-lb.  box,  25c. ;  4>2-lb.  box,  50c. 

Pratt's  Poultry  Food. 

THE  GREATEST  OF  ROLL  TRY  REGULATORS. 

Makes  hens  lay  regularly,  cures  and  prevents  cholera,  roup,  gapes,  and  all  dis- 
eases of  the  flock.  Young  chicks  grow  healthy  and  free  from  disease  when  Pratt's 
Poultry  Food  is  fed  regularly, 

26-oz.  size,  25c.;  5-lb.  size,  60c.;  12-lb.  bag,  ?1.25. 
If  by  mail,  add  16c.  per  pound  for  postage. 

Spratt's  Patent  Poultry  Food. 

Used  at  the  principal  poultry  shows  all  over  the  world.   The  most  successful 
food  for  rearing  all  kinds  of  poultry. 

Spratt's  Patent  Chick     Meal,  -\ 

Poultry      "     I     pgj.i,3^ioc.;  3lbs.,25c.;  10  1bs.,75e.;  50  1bs.,,|3.00;  lOOlbs.,  ?5.50. 
"       Pheasant  "  ( 
"         •'       Game         "  J 

"     Ground  Meat.  5c.  per  lb.;  6  lbs.,  25c.;  13  lbs. ,50c.;  50  lbs.,  $1.75;  100  lbs.,  $3.25. 
If  by  mail,  add  16  cents  per  pound  for  postage. 


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J.  M.  McCullough's  Sons,  Cixcixxati,  Ohio. 


DARLING'S  MEAT  MEAL. 

Per  lb.,  5c.;  6  lbs.,  25c.;  13  lbs.,  50c. 
lbs.,  12.25. 


50  lbs.,  $1.25;  100 


DARLING'S  CONCENTRATED  MEAL. 

Per  lb. .5c.;  61bs.,25c.;  13  lbs.,  50c.;  50  lbs.,  $1.25;  100 
lbs.,  $2.25. 

DARLING'S  PURE  BONE  MEAL. 

Per  lb.,  5c.;  61bs.,25c.;  13  lbs.,  50c.;  50  lbs.,  $1.2.-);  100 
lbs.,  $2.25. 

AMERICAN  POULTRY  FOOD. 

Per  lb.,  5c.;  61bs.,  25c.;  131bs.,50c.;  50  lbs,,  $1.00;  100 
lbs.,  $1.50. 

HULLED  OATS. 

Per  lb. ,5c.;  61bs.,25c.;  13  lbs.,  50c.;  50  lbs.,  $1.25;  100 
lbs.,  $2.00. 

BEEF  SCRAPS. 

The  great  demand  among  poultrymen  for  a  reliable 
article  in  scraps  has  induced  us  to  put  on  the  market 
a  quality  of  goods  that  has  at  once  been  appreciated 
by  all  poultry  raisers  who  have  seen  them.  Per  lb.,  5c. ; 
6  lbs.,  25  cts. ;  13  lbs.,  50c. ;  100  lbs.,  $2.50. 

MIXED  SEED  AND  GRAIN  (for  Poultry). 

Per  bushel,  50c.  ;  2-bushel  bag,  80c, 


KAFFIR  CORN. 

Largely  used  by  poultrymen. 
100  lbs.,  $1.10. 


Per  lb.,  5c.;  10  lbs.,  25c.; 


SUN  FLOWER  SEED. 

An  excellent  poultry  food.  Per  lb.,  10c. ;  Bibs.,  25c.; 
10  lbs.,  50c.;  100  lbs.,  $3.50. 

BUCKWHEAT. 

Per  lb. ,5c.;  6  lbs.,  25c.;  50  lbs.,  $1.25;  100  lbs.,  $2.00. 

BRAN  AND  MIDDLINGS. 

Perlb.,5e.;  6  lbs.,  25c.;  50  lbs.,  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  $1.50'. 

BARLEY. 

Per  lb.,  5c.;  6  lbs.,  25e.,  50  lbs.,  85c.;  100  lbs.,  $1.50. 

CANE  SEED. 

Per  lb.,  5c.,  6  lbs.,  25c.,  50  lbs.,  $1.25;  100  lbs.,  $2.00. 

CORN,  White  and  Yellow. 

5  lbs.,  10c. ;  50  lbs.,  75c. ;  100  lbs.,  $1.00. 

CORN  MEAL. 

5  lbs.,  10c. ;  50  lbs.  75c. ;  100  lbs.,  $1.25. 

CRACKED  CORN. 

5  lbs.,  lOc,  50  lbs.,  75c. ;  100  lbs.,  $1.25. 

HEMP  SEED. 

Per  lb.,  10c. ;  3  lbs.,  25c.;  50  lbs.,  $2.25;  100  lbs.,  $3.50. 

MILLET  SEED. 

Per.  lb.,  5c.;  6  lbs.,  25c.;  50  lbs.,  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  $1.75. 


MILLET  SEED,  Pearl. 

Perlb.,  5c.;6  1bs.,  25c,;  50  lbs.,  $1.50;  100  lbs.,  $2.50. 

OATS,  White  or  Mixed. 

5  lbs.,  lOc;  50  lbs.,  75c.:  100  lbs.,  $1.25. 

GROUND  OATS. 

5  lbs.,  10c. :  50  lbs.,  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  $1.50. 

WHEAT. 

Per  lb.,  5c.;  6  lbs.,  25c.;  50  lbs.;  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  $1.75. 


PIONEER 
CLOVER  MEAL. 

Pioneer  Clover  Meal  is  pure 
clover  ground  to  a  very  fine 
meal  especially  prepared  for 
poultry  food.  It  has  made 
summer  conditions  of  feed- 
ing possible  in  the  winter, 
as  it  forms  a  perfect  substi- 
tute for  green  grass. 

Per  lb.,  5c.;  6  lbs.,  25c.;  50 
lbs.,  $1.00. 


She  BENNETT  & 
.  .^^ILLETT  CO, 

^^^iLE  R  N  EU  R ,  N . Y. 


CUT  CLOVER. 

Per  lb.,  5c. ;  6  lbs.,  25c. ;  50  lbs.,  $1.00. 

NEST  EGGS,  China, 

5c.  each;  25c.  per  dozen. 

If  by  mail  add  20c.  per  dozen  extra. 

MICA  CRYSTAL  GRIT. 

Hens  having  no  teeth  should 
be  kept  constantly  supplied  with 
some  sharp  material  to  grind 
and  masticate  their  food.  Mica 
Crystal  Grit  is  superior  to  all 
other  forms,  as  it  is  not  only 
3Iica  Crystal  Grit.       sharp  and  hard,  but  its  proper- 
ties are  such  that  it  acts  as  a  tonic,  and  contributes  largely 
to  the  health  and  productive  power  of  the  fowl. 
5  lbs.,  10c. ;  100  lbs.,  90c. 

CRUSHED  OYSTER  SHELLS 

Will  increase  the  supply  of  eggs  and  keep  poultry  in  a 
healthy  condition.   5  lbs.,  10c. ;  100  lbs.,  75c. 

GRANULATED  BONE. 

Indispensable  for  laying  fowls.  Per  lb.,  5c. ;  6  lbs.,  25c. 
13  lbs.,  50c.;  100  lbs.,  $3.00. 

FINE  GROUND  BONE. 

For  chicks  and  poultry.  Perlb.,  5c.;  6  lbs.,  25c. ;  13  lbs., 
5nc.;  100  lbs.,  $3.00. 

PULVERIZED  CHARCOAL. 

Per  lb.,  5c. ;  6  lbs.,  25c. ;  50  lbs.,  $1.50;  100  lbs.,  $2.50. 


J.        :McCrLLorGH's  Soxs,  Cincixxati,  Ohio. 


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CLIMAX  LEG  BANDS. 

THE  "STAY  ON"  KIND. 


These  bands  have  been  on  the  market  for  several  years, 
and  have  proved  the  most  satisfactory  device  for  marking 
poultry.  They  are  especially  desirable  for  marking  birds 
■with  feathered  legs,  and  are  neat,  simple,  easy  to  put  on, 
and  absolutely  secure  if  properly  applied. 

They  are  in  general  use  by  leading  poultrymen  and 
poultry  associations,  and  their  immense  sale  attests  their 
popularity.  Rings  are  made  of  spring  brass  and  the  tags 
of  aluminum. 

SIZES: 

No.  1,  Xo.  2,  No.  3,  Xo.  4.  Xo.  5,  No.  6, 
ijin.        5g  in.  in.      H  in.       1  in.        138  in. 

Always  give  size  Avanted,  or  state  breed  of  fowls  bands 
are  to  be  used  on. 

THEY  ARE  N'OT  MADE  IX  PIGEON  SIZES. 

Prices  Postpaid— Per  doz.,  25c.;  25,  40e.;  50,75c.;  100, 
11.35.  Discount  on  larger  lots.   Samples  3c. 

EYRIE  SHIPPING  EGG  BOX. 

We  offer  this  as  the  strongest,  lightest,  neatest  and 
safest  shipping  box  on  the  market. 

Price— 1  Sitting  15  eggs,  15c.  each;  $1.25  per  doz. 
2      "      30    "    20c.     "  $1.S0 

CONE'S  PREPARED  LlflE, 

FOR    HOUSEHOLD  USE^ 

Is  a  product  made  by  a  new  process  from  common  lump 
lime.  It  is  thoroughly  slacked  in  the  process  of  treatment, 
"Will  not  heat,  swell,  or  change,  retains  the  setting  qualities 
of  the  lime,  and  is  ready  for  immediate  use  for  all  purposes, 
same  as  common  lime.  Stored  in  a  dry  place  it  will  keep 
in  good  condition  until  used.     3-lb.  pkt.,  10c. ;  3  pkts.,  25c. 


Per  quart,  35c.;  half  gallon,  60c.;  gallon,  $1.00. 


LAflBERT'S 
IDE^a?S:    TO  UIOE 

POWDER. 

5-oz.  package,  10c. ;  48-oz.  package,  50c. 
lo-oz.        "       25c.:  100-oz.        "  ?1.00. 


RELIABLE   POULTRY  PUNCH. 

Best  Punch  on  the  market.  35c. 


LIST  OF  SIZES,  WEIGHTS  AND  PRICES. 


Xo. 

Height. 

Width. 

Wheel. 

Weight. 

Price 

1 

13 

12}i 

20  lbs. 

$2.50 

16 

9}  2 

16 

35  lbs. 

5.00 

3 

1S>^ 

12  >4 

19K 

63  lbs. 

7.50 

Xo.  3  Mill  can  be  furnished  with  an  8"  pulley  in  addi- 
tion to  fly  wheel  if  desired.   Price,  complete,  $10.00. 


FREE  FROM  LICE. 


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MANN'S  QREEN  BONE  CUTTERS. 

Mann's  New  Bone  Cutters  are  the  standard  of  excellence.  A  standard  -which  has 
only  been  obtained  bj'  years  of  experience.  Every  mill  warranted  to  cut  dry  or 
green  bones  with  the  meat  and  gristle  attached  without  clog  or  diCiculty. 

A  few  reasons  wlxy  Mann's  Bone  Cutters  are  the  best. — They  cut  faster, 
finer  and  easier  than  any  other;  are  the  strongest  and  most  durable:  will  cut  dry 
bones  or  green  bones;  have  less  friction.  They  have  finely  tempered  steel  knives, 
and  are  adjustable  to  coarse  or  fine.  They  will  duplicate  in  every  part.  The  knives 
are  easy  to  sharpen;  any  one  can  do  it. 

NOTHING  WILL,  MAKE  HEXS  LAY  LIKE  GREEN  CUT  BONE. 

Factory  Price.     Xet  Cash  Price, 

No.  I  C.   With  Crank  Handle   $  7  50  §  6  CO 

No.  I  B.    With  Balance  Wheel   10  00  8  CO 

No.  I  B.  M.  With  Balance  Wheel,  mounted  on  Iron  Stand  13  00  10  50 

No.  4B.    With  Balance  Wheel     15  00  12  00 

No.  4  B.  M.  With  Balance  Wheel,  mounted  on  Iron  Stand  IS  75  15  00 
No.  2.    Standard  Bone  Cutter,  with  Balance  Wheel 

mounted  on  Iron  Stand   23  00  18  50 

PRICES  ON  LARGER  SIZES  ON  APPLICATION. 


No.  I  B.  Bone  Mill. 


PIGEON  SUPPLIES. 

PRICES  SUBJECT  TO  CHANCE. 

per  bushel,  S?!. 20 


PIGEON  PEAS.— Per  half  bushel,  70c 

full  bag  lots  or  over,  $1.15  per  bushel. 
VETCHES.— 10c.  per  lb.,  4  lbs..  25c. ;  10  lbs.,  50c. ;  50  lbs,, 

iF2.25;  100 lbs,  .$4.00. 
TICK  BEANS.— 10c.  per  lb. ;  3  lbs.,  25c. ;  10  lbs.,  75c. ;  50 

lbs.,  $3.25;  100 lbs.,  $6.00. 
YELLOW  PIGEON  COEN.— 5c.  per  lb.:  6  lbs.,  2.5c.; 

13  lbs.,  50c. ;  50  lbs.,  .?1.50;  100  lbs.,  $2.00. 
PIGEON  GRITS.-5  lbs.,  10  cts. :  100  lbs..  90c. 


KAFFIR  CORN.-Perlb., 
5c. ;  10  lbs.,  25c. ;  100  lbs.,  $1.00. 
HOCK  SALT.— 5  lbs.,  10c. ; 

50  to  100-lb.  lots,  Ic.  per  lb. 
NEST  PANS. —10c.  each. 
i)=l.C0  per  dozen. 

PAUL'S  DRINKING 
FOUNTAIN. 

Half  gallon,  25c.; 
35c. ;  2  gallons,  50c. 


1  gallon, 


Paul's  Drinking  Fountain. 


STOCK  SUPPLIES. 

Pl^ICES  SUBJECT  TO  CHSriGE. 

PRATT'S  FOOD  FOR  HORSES  AND  CATTLE. 

7-lb  pkg.,  5Uc.,  12-lb.  bag,  75c.;  b-12  ib.  bags,  $5.50. 

PRATT'S  ANIMAL  REGULATOR. 

25c.  and  5Uc.  ptr  package. 

HELLER'S  STOCK  FOOD.— 6-lb  can,  $1.00. 

RETSOF  ROCK  SALT  FOR  STOCK. 

Per  100  lbs.,  75e;  5UU  lbs.,  $o.0U;  1000 lbs.,  $5.00;  2000  lbs.,  $9.00. 

COTTON  SEED  MEAL. 

Per  bag  of  100  lbs.,  $1.30;  10  bags,  $12.50;  20  bags,  .$24.50. 

OLD  PROCESS  LINSEED,  OR  OIL  CAKE  MEAL. 

Per  bag.  $1.50;  10  bags,  $14.50;  20  bags,  $28.00. 


SPRATT'S  PATENT  DOG  CAKES. 

Perlb.,10c.;  31bs.,25c.;  10  lbs., 75c.;  box  of  25  lbs.,  $1.50. 


THERMOMETERS— Japanned,  Tin  Case. 
Common  Grade.  8-in.,  15c.;  10-in..  20c. 
Medium  Grade.  8-in.,  50c.;  10-in.,  60c. 
Standard  Gra'le,    Made  "vvith  seasoned 


tubes  graduating  in  single  degrees; 
tubes  mounted  by  clasps,  on  heavy 
metal;  very  accurate.  8-in.,  65c.; 
10-in.,  75c.;  12-in.,  $1.00. 

Hot-Bed  or  Mushroom.  $2.00. 

Incubator.  Flanged  metal  scale,  es- 
pecially tested  and  very  accurate. 
50c.  and  75c.  each. 

TROWELS— 

English.  Solid  shank,  polished,  5-in., 
50c. ;  G-in.,  60c. 

American.    C-in.,  10c.  to  15c. 

Cleves  Angle.  5-in.,  25c. ;  7-in.,  30c.  If 
by  mail,  lOe.  each  extra. 

WATERING  POT- 

Gaivanized.  Made  from  best  quality 
iron,  and  heavily  galvanized.  Two, 
roses  with  each  pot  for  fine  and 
coarse  -watering.  S-quart,  $2.00;  10- 
quart,  $2.35;  12-quart,  $2.75. 


90|  1 
601  fc^ 


star  Incubators  and  Brooders. 

star  Incubators,  cuts  of  which  are  herewith  shown,  to-day  stand  without  an 
equal,  and  this  has  been  demonstrated  on  some  of  the  largest  plants  in  this  coun- 
try. Any  plan  may  be  used  to  heat  an  incubator  so  that  the  heat  is  properly  ap- 
plied. Next  comes  the  method  of  regulation.  This  is  important,  for  the  reason 
that  an  even  temperature  must  be  constant  in  the  egg  chamber.  Many  methods 
have  been  tried  and  discarded,  for  the  reason  that  at  some  time  they  have  failed 
in  their  duty.  This  has  been  fully  overcome  and  brought  to  a  point  of  perfection 
in  the  Star  machines  in  the  use  of  the  combined  aluminum  and  steel  bar,  which 
is  sensitive,  and  therefore  quick  in  operation,  and  allows  absolutely  no  variation 
in  the  chamber.  The  last  andmostimportantpoint  in  the  science  of  artificialhatch- 
ing  is  Ventilation,  and  we  are  safe  in  saying  that  the  Star  Incubator  is  to-day  the 
only  machine  that  is  perfect  in  this  respect,  and  this  has  been  proven  by  the  fact 
that  in  every  test  of  incubators,  that  Stars  have  not  only  hatched  the  largest  per 
centof  egg<5,  hut  stronger  and  better  chicks  and  ducks  than  anij  machine  made.  (Com- 
plete incubator  calalogues  give  all  these  facts,  and  will  be  scut  on  application.) 
Star  brooders  are  built  ou  lais  same  perfect  plan  of  heating  and  ventilating,  and  the  star  indoor  brooder  is  the  only  in- 
door brooder  built  having  a  regulator  to  control  the  heat  and  keep  it  at  the  proper  point. 

Star  Incubators  are  heated  by  hot  air  because  it  is  much  more  economical  in  operation,  and  combined  with  simplicity 
and  durability. 

The  ^^eater  or  radiator  in  the  Star  Incubator  is  placed  in  the  egg  chamber  directly  over  the  eggs,  and  is  heated  by  the 
lamp  hanging  under  the  incubator.  Connection  is  made  between  the  lamp  and  heater  by  means  of  a  flue,  which  passes 
upward  from  the  lamp  to  the  radiator. 

The  heat  after  leaving  the  lamp  enters  the  heater,  through  which  it  passes  three  times  before  it  escapes.  In  this 
manner  every  particle  of  heat  is  utilized  and  every  p:irt  of  the  egg  chamber  is  heated  to  the  same  degree. 

Gas  may  be  used  for  heating  instead  of  oil,  by  those  who  have  it,  by  using  the  regular  argand  gas  burner. 

The  Star  Incubators  are  all  double-cased,  which  provides  a  dead  air  space  between  the  cases,  and  are  well  lined  and 
packed,  thus  insuring  the  incubator  holding  its  temperature  in  any  country  where  poultry  is  raised. 

Each  Star  Incubator  is  so  arranged  that,  after  hatching,  the  chicks  or  ducks  fall  to  the  nursery  under  the  trays,  and 
this  prevents  those  that  are  hatched  first  from  trampling  on  those  that  are  later  in  hatching.  This  nursery  makes  a 
perfect  home  for  them  for  acouple  of  days. 

MODELS,  40,  42  and  44. 

In  offering  these  models  we  are  not  in  any  sense  of  the  word  offering  a  cheap  machine,  but  a  good  machine  at  an 
exceptionally  low  price.  These  models  are  all  double-cased,  built  of  the  same  material,  and  have  the  same  unequaled. 
system  of  ventillation  and  regulation  as  the  other  models,  and  have  also  nursery  under  egg  tray. 


THE  LINCOLN  HATCHER. 

This  small,  convenient  machine  is  made  especially  for  those  who  wish  to  produce  a  limited  number  of  chicks  by 
artificial  methods.  The  capacity  of  the  Lincoln  Hatcher  is  sizttjcggs.  It  has  the  same  system  of  ventilation  and  regulation 
as  our  other  models,  and  has  also  the  nursery  under  the  egg  tray.  This 
machine  is  especially  intended  for  house  use.  It  is  built  of  white  pine 
lumber,  very  easily  handled,  and  when  run  in  a  room  or  cellar,  where  the 
temperature  changes  are  not  severe,  will  produce  splendid  results. 

No.  10.  Model  (Compartment"),  Capacity  100  Eggs   .?20  00 


No.  13. 
No.  IC. 
No.  20. 
No.  40. 
No.  42. 
No.  44. 


Capacity  100  Eggs 
250  " 
3S0  " 
150  " 
230 

330  " 


No.  1.  Lincoln,  Double  Case,  Capacity  60  Eggs. 
No.  2.  "  Single  "  "  60  "  , 
No.  3.  "  Double  "  "  120  "  . 
No.  4.       "       Single      "         "        120    "  . 


24  OJ 
30  00 
37  00 
15  00 
24  00 
30  00 

8  00 
0  OC: 
13  00 
10  00 


Capacity  of  machines  are  rated  with  the  open  tray,  with  which  all  machines  ate  uow  fitted,  fclatted  trays  will  be 
furnished  instead  of  the  open  tray  when  so  ordered. 

BROODERS. 

Our  sectional  brooders  for  the  coming  seasou  will  be  entirely  new.  The  hover  chamber  is  along  the  center  of  the 
brooder,  having  wire  screens  along  the  top,  both  back  and  front,  for  protection.   Front  of  brooder,  where  the  chicks  come 

out  may  be  closed  up  tight,  having  a  wooden  door  for  that  purpose.  Thus 
the  brooder  at  night  may  be  closed  up  so  that  rats  can  not  get  to  the  chicks. 

These  brooders  are  provided  with  a  drop  door  at  rear  of  brooder  so  that 
they  may  be  cleaned  from  the  alley.  These  are  provisions  never  before  found 
in  sectional  brooders.  Price: 


2  Sections. 

3 

4 

No 


.$19  00 
.  24  00 
.  29  00 
10  00 


No.  3.  Out-door  Brooder  ?  5  00 

In-door  Hot  Air  Brooder,  fin- 
ished in  natural  wood   5  00 


1.  Out-door  Brooder  . 
Our  new  catalogue  showing  plates  of  the  above  machines  will  be  ready 
about  September  15th,  and  will  be  sent  you  upon  application. 


View  of  Lawn  at  **The  Pines,"  Residence  of  Albert  McCullough. 


McCULLOUGH'S  "Suburban"  Lawn  Grass  Seed 


Is  a  miocture  of  the  finest  Dwarf  Evergreen  Grasses,  which  will  produce  a  sward  of  that  dark  green 
color  so  much  admired.    If  sown  in  the  Fall  it  will  make  a  beautiful  lawn  the  following  Spring. 

HOW  TO  MAKE  A  LAWN. 

It  is  now  a  decided  fact  that  Seed  will  make  a  better  lawn  than  turf  or  sod.  The  best  soil  is  a  good 
medium  texture  ;  the  surface  should^je  raked  repeatedly,  thoroughly  pulverized  and  smoothed  to  the 
desired  grade ;  remove  all  large  stones,  roots  and  hardened  pieces  of  earth  that  cannot  be  readily  broken 
AVhen  the  soil  is  flruD,  level  and  suitably  moist,  sow  our  "  suburban  "  lawn  grass  seed  at  the  rate  of  4 
to  5  bushels  (64  to  80  lbs.)  per  acre.  One  pound  is  sufficient  to  sow  a  small  yard  15  x  20  feet,  or  300 
square  feet.  It  is  unwise  to  be  too  economical  in  the  quantity  of  seed  used,  if  tlie  best  results  are  desired. 
The  seed  should  be  sown  broadcast  and  as  evenly  as  possible,  then  rake  lightly  and  give  a  thorough 
rolling  or  put  well  with  the  back  of  a  spade.    The  seed  must  be  well  firmed  in  the  suil. 

Renovating  Lawns,  When  your  lawn  has  already  been  established,  you  will  find  it  to  your 
advantage  to  lightly  re-seed  each  Fall.  Carefully  rake  off  all  dead  leaves,  etc.,  and  sow  our  "  suburban  " 
LAWN  GRASS  SEED  at  the  rate  of  two  bushels  (32  lbs.)  to  the  aero  ;  roll  thoroughly,  or  pat  well  with  the 
back  of  a  si)ade. 

Price  $3.00  per  bushel  (16  lbs.),  $1.00  2>€r  5  lbs.,  25c,  per  lb,, 
15c,         half  lb.,  10c.  per  lb.  extra  if  sent  by  mail, 

LAWN  FERTILIZERS. 

El  J*aso  Sheep  Mamire.  No  other  fertilizer  produces  such  a  marked  and  permanent  effect  upon  lawns:  No  raki'iis: 
off  required,  ^;o  seeds  of  foul  weeds  iu  it.  No  offensive  odor.  It  is  clean  to  handle.  Absolutely  safe  to  use  in  any  quantity 
or  in  any  manner.   Use  at  the  rate  of  from  300  to  500  lbs.  per  acre. 

10c.  lb.,  25c.  for  5  lbs.,  50c.  for  12  lbs.,  75c.  for  25  lbs.,  $2.50  per  100  lbs. ; 

Suburban  Zawn  Fertilizer.  Is  clean,  free  from  any  disagreeable  odor,  and  does  not  contain  weed  seeds.  Especially 
prepared  for  use  upon  lawns,  and  contains  all  the  constituents  for  promoting  a  quick  luxuriant  growth  and  a  rich  green 
color.  When  making  a  new  lawn,  applv  from  300  to  400  lbs.  per  acre,  raking  well  into  the  soil.  10c.  lb.,  25c.  for  6  lbs.,  5Uc. 
for  13  lbs.,  75c.  for  25  lbs.,  $2.50  per  100  lbs.,  $45.  per  ton.