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To Priends and Gustomers.

crop of Seed Catalogs. The crop of ’89 will be very large and fine. They will be all sorts

and sizes, from the neat condensed ones with plain covers to the large and elaborate ones

with illuminated covers in many colors, each firm striving to outdo the others and see how
much expense can be put in the cover. But sooner or ‘later the reaction must come, and it is
pleasing to note that some of the leading firms have steadily resisted the temptation to put the
largest part of their incomes in their catalog covers, undoubtedly appreciating the fact that many
persons of true artistic taste can see as much real beauty in a plain, neat cover as in a gaudy one
of many colors; and no one but the inexperienced will imagine that seeds selected from an elabo-
rate and expensive catalog are of any better quality on that account. It is customary for seeds-
men to give reasons why the public should bestow their patronage on them in particular. Some
firms claim their crop of catalogs is larger, and handsomer, than any other, while a half dozen
or so claim to have the largest trade, and some take a trip to Europe every summer to select,
personally, stocks from European growers. I am free to confess that I do not have the least
ambition to publish the largest catalog in America, or the most in number, nor do the most busi-
ness; and I have never been to Europe. I should like to go, but am too busy during the summer
superintending the growing of my own seed crops, testing varieties and stocks of European grow-
ers and conducting experiments for the benefit of my customers. Yet, my relations with European
growers are such that I have reason to know that the seeds I find it necessary to obtain from
them are of just as good quality as any sent to America. My earnest desire is to grow and sup-
ply the best seeds it is possible to grow and obtain, and how well I have succeeded in this is best
shown by the gardens and testimony of my customers. In presenting this the FOURTEENTH annual
edition of my Catalog, I desire to return my thanks for the liberal patronage of the past. I have
received thousands of pleasant letters containing expressions of the satisfaction and success of
customers with the seeds [ furnish, and it would have been a pleasure to me to reply to each one
had time permitted; but an acknowledgment in this general way, through the medium of my Cata-
log, must suffice. I am always glad to hear of the success of my patrons, and feel encouraged to
make every effort to keep up the high reputation my seeds have already won and improve them in
every way where improvement is possible.

To the many thousands who will receive this Catalog and have never dealt with me, I will say,
I have made a specialty of growing flower seeds for the past fourteen years, and am now one of
the largest growers in America. Ever since I was a small boy I have had a natural taste for gar-
dening, and long before I ever thought of engaging in the business of seed-growing I had grown
and experimented with nearly every variety of flower and vegetable that could be grown in this
ciimate, for pleasure, and it is to this that I attribute much of my success in business. Beginning
with less than two hundred customers the first year I had several thousands the second, and it
has gone on increasing rapidly until now ‘‘Goodell’s seeds’’ are not only planted in thousands of

ardens in all parts of America, but orders are often received from Europe, the East and West

ndias, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and many other foreign lands. This extensive trade is the re-
sult of fair and liberal dealing and the determination which I have always strictly adhered to not to
send out any but first-class seeds.

Most of the flower seeds sold in this country are imported from Europe, and until within a few
years it was supposed they could not be grown in America, but it has been found that seeds of many
of our most popular flowers can be produced here of much better quality than the European seeds.
provided the necessary skill and care is used in growing them. The amount of time, skill and care
necessary to produce seeds of the highest quality cannot be understood or appreciated by those not
acquainted with the details of the business. I have succeeded in greatly improving many of our most
popular varieties, and among those that will be found much superior in quality to the seeds usually
sold by dealers, I desire to call particular attention to my Asters Balsams, China and Japan Pinks,
Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Double Portulaca, Stocks, Verbenas, Double Zinnias, Hollyhocks, Tropcoeo-
lums and Sweet Williams, which have been awarded many First Prizes by the Mass. Horticultural So-
ciety, and at many fairs where I have exhibited them. Such varieties as do not perfect their seeds in
this climate, and experience has shown are better for being grown elsewhere, I import from the most
reliable growers of England, Germany and France. In December of each yearI make careful tests of
the germinating qualities of every variety I offer, and all that do not germinate properly are at once
burned or thrown away, and it is almost impossible that any seeds I send out will fail to grow from any
fault of the seeds. ;

It is my constant study to furnish the Best Seeds at the lowest prices, which will be found in
many cases to be from 20 to 50 per cent. lower than those of city dealers. The figures on the right of
the columns give the prices of each variety per packet in cents. My packets aré large, each packet
containing from a hundred to a thousand seeds, except some of the new or very scarce varieties or
those with very large seeds, which necessarily contain less. Please compare my prices with those of
city dealers, and note the liberal discount I make on large orders. - All seeds offered will be sent to

any part of the U. S. by mail, postage paid, at the prices annexed, and I will guarantee safe delivery at
your post-office.

H | § ( M Money may be sent at my risk, if sent according to these directions:
OW 0) all Oncy. Send all sums of one dollar or over by Post-Office Money Order, which is
always the best way if it can be obtained; but if a money order cannot be obtained at your office, re-
mit in bank bills and get the letter registered. The expense of sending by either of the above ways
will be five or ten cents, and may be selected in seeds from the Catalog. Have all Money Orders made
payable at AMHERST, Mass. Sums less than one dollar may be enclosed in a letter and sent at my risk.
Always remit sums of less than one dollar by Postal Note if possible, but if these cannot be obtained
at your office, then use good, new 1-cent and 2-cent postage stamps for change, but if stamps must be
used do not detach or stick them to the letter, but send them just as purchased, and as I receive many
more stamps than I can use, and have to sell them at a discount, do not send anything but sums of less
than a dollar in stamps, if the remittance can be made in any other way. Twenty-five cents or less in
silver can be sent safely in a letter, in a strong envelope, if pasted securely between two sheets of
paper to prevent its cutting through the envelope, but never send larger sums than this in silver, as it
requires extra postage, and is almost sure to cut through the envelope and become lost. A sufficient
amount to pay for all goods ordered should be enclosed, asit is my invariable rule to send goods only
to the value of the remittance.

I take the greatest care in filling orders, yet it is impossible, in the hurry of the busy season,
to avoid occasional mistakes, and where errors occur, please do not think that I design to cheat you,
put notify me at once, stating just what the error is, and I will make prompt and satisfactory correc-

ion. ‘

The great majority of orders are sure to reach me safely, but it occasionally happens that a
letter is lost or stolen. After waiting a reasonable length of time, if the seeds ordered do not arrive,

then write again, ALWAYS REPEATING THE ORDER, so that, in case we did not receive the first order, we
can fill it without further delay.

8B" the season what it may, wet or dry, hot or cold, there is one crop that never fails—the

GOOWRe’S COlelem CPN |S),

Every year I grow some of the best varieties in extra large quantities and offer them in collections
for about a quarter of the regular price. I have sent out nearly two million papers of seeds in these
collections, and have received many thousands of letters containing expressions of the satisfaction they
have given to the purchasers; and I have the pleasure of knowing that many who never culti-
vated asingle flower before have been induced to begin their culture by my cheap collections. The
past season I have grown and put up the following varieties especially for these collections. All are of
the choicest quality in every respect, and each packet contains from 50 to 500 seeds, nearly all 100 or
more. Iam sometimes asked to make changes in the varieties, and while I am willing to accommodate
customers in every way possible, yet in this I cannot do so, as I shall have them put up ready for mailing
before the busiest part of the season. Jt is on this very condition of no change in connection with very
large sales, that I can offer them for such a small sum. All of these varieties flower the first year]

Geoodell’s Diamond Collection,
14 PACKETS FOR 30 CENTS.

This collection contains all the following 14 packets and will be sent, postage paid, for only 30
cents:

Pansy, choice mixed, (% of Diamond strain). Nicotiana afjinis, fragrant white flowers.
Aster, Rose-jlowered, 15 colors mixed. Aster, Imbrique Pompon, 18 colors mixed.
Helichrysum, Everlasting, 10 colors mixed. (My Pompon Asters are unequalled, and always
Godetias, New Varieties mixed. take the First Prize when exhibited at the shows
Chrysanthemum segetum grandiflorum, of the Mass. Horticultural Society.)
best of all yellow bedding plants. Portulaca, Double Rose-fil., mixed colors. 4
Phlox D. grandiflora, 28 varieties mixed. @nothera Lamarckiana, (Evening Prim-
Pinks, China and Japan, all varieties mixed. rose.)
Balsams, Camellia-jfil. Perfection, mixed | Improved Double Poppies, mixed colors.
colors. Virginian Stock, mixed colors.

>+tCoodell’s Ronanza Collection
30 PACKETS FOR 60 CENTS.

This collection contains all the varieties in the Diamond Collection and the following 16 in addition—30
packets in all—and will be sent, postpaid, for only 60 cents. This is most truly a Bonanza in flower
seeds. The same varieties could not be selected from any catalog in the world for less than $2.50:

African Murigold, Eldorado, the finest strain Gaillardia Lorenziana jfl.-pl., mixed colors.

ever offered. Calliopsis, mixed colors of every shade.
Petunia, finest blotched, spotted and striped. Zinnia, Double Dwarf, mixed colors.
Verbena, choice mixed, of every shade. Silene compacta fl.-pl.
Salpiglossis (Velwet Flower), mixed colors. _Gypsophila, mixed colors, indispensable for
Asperula azurea setosa. bouquets.
Annual Larkspur, finest double sorts mixed. Schizanthus, (Butterfly Flower), mixed colors.
Sweet Mignonette, Golden Queen. Ice Plant.
Eschscholtzia (California Poppy), mixed Double Daisies, (Bellis perennis), first quali-
colors. | ty; mixed colors.

-t PREMIUMS TO CLUBS.*<

Many are so well pleased with my seeds that they recommend them to others and raise clubs
among their neighbors and friends. This is highly appreciated on my part, and I will reward liber-
ally all who thus assist in extending my trade, as follows:

For a club of four subscribers to the Diamond Collection, remitting $1.20 at one time, I will send
a collection free to the raiser of the club. For a club of three, flower seeds in packets may be
selected from this Catalog to the value of 20 cents as a premium. For a club of two, flower seeds in
packets to the value of ten cents may be selected as a premium. For a club of four subscribers to
the Bonanza Collection, remitting $2.40 at one time, I will send a Bonanza Collection free to the
raiser of the club. For a club of three subscribers to the Bonanza Collection, flower seeds in pack-
ets to the value of 40 cents may be selected from this Catalog as a premium; and for a club of two
subscribers to the Bonanza Collection, flower seeds in packets to the value of 20 cents may be
selected as a premium. Those who raise larger ciubs than four may keep jive cents as a premium
for each subscriber obtained to the Diamond Collection over four, and ten cents for each subscriber
over four obtained for the Bonanza Collection. Or, if preferred, instead of the cash commission
offered above, club raisers may select flower seeds in packets from this Catalog to twice the amount
of the cash commission due; that is, ten cents worth of flower seeds in packets for each subscriber
to the DIAMOND Collection over four, and twenty cents worth for each subscriber to the BONAN-
ZA Collection over four. ‘

Many write that. it is ‘“‘no trouble at all” to raise clubs for my collections, because the seeds
are always so good and cheap, and the liberal commission I offer will enable any one to make good
pay taking orders for them. Smart boys and girls can easily raise ciubs for seeds. Many of my
young friends have sent clubs in the past, and here is a good chance for all to make money.

PLEASE SEND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH MEMBER OF THE CLUB. AS my profit comes in the
future trade I receive, this is a very important matter to me, and I cannot afford or allow premiums
unless the name and address of each member of the club is sent, so we can put them on our books
and send them a catalog next year. All premium seeds due must be selected when clubs are sent in.

The seeds will be done up and sent in one package direct to the raiser of the club (which is
much the best way when convenient for the club raiser to distribute them, as they, go safer when
sent to one address); or if not convenient for the club raiser to distribute them, then to each mem-
ber separately, as desired. Each member of a club is entitled to a Catalog, if wanted, aud club
raisers will please state how many are wanted this year, as they are not sent unless ordered.

PRIZES FOR LARGEST CLUBS.—It has been my custom for several years to offer large cash
prizes for the largest clubs raised for my collections, but many seem to have got the idea that a
very large number of subscribers would be necessary to obtain these prizes, and the competition for
them has been so little for the past year or two that I have concluded to discontinue offering them for
the present, but instead offer the cash commission to all as above. The prizes for largest clubs were
awarded as follows last year: First prize, $50.00, to Mrs. H. C. Forses, Kalamazoo, Mich., for a club
containing 45 subscribers. Second prize, $25.00, to M. Louise Smiru, Pittsfield, Mass., for a club con-
taining 43 subscribers. Third prize, $15.00, to Mrs. H. Wyman, Oakland, Me. Fourth prize, $10.00, to
Mrs. A. B. CASTLE, Burlington, Kansas. Fifth prize, $5.00, to Mrs. ALEx. WISE, Winnemucca, Nevada.

4 GOODELI’S CHOICE SHEDS.

PREMIUMS ON A GENERAL SELECTION OF SEEDS.

The above premiums are offered on collections only, but those who raise clubs for a general selection
of seeds from the Catalog, or order for themselves alone, I propose to be equally liberai. It has always
been my custom in filling large orders for a general selection of seeds to add a few extra packets to each
order, but as varieties are sometimes sent that are not wanted, I have concluded toallow customers to
select these ‘‘extras’’ as follows: Persons sending 50 cents for a general selection of flower seeds from
the Catalog, at the regular Catalog prices, may select 10 cents worth of flower seeds in packets extra as
a premium. Persons sending $1.00 for a general selection of flower seeds, may select 35 cents worth of
flower seeds extra. Persons sending $2.00 for a general selection of flower seeds, may select 75 cents
worth of flower seeds extra. Persons sending $3.00 for a general selection of flower seeds, may select
$1.20 worth of flower seeds extra. For each dollar sent over three, for a general selection of flower seeds,
50 CENTS WORTH of flower seeds may be selected as a premium. These extremely liberal premiums will
enable any one with a little work to get their own seeds free, or good pay in cash for the work of raising.

clubs. Please send the name and address of each member of the club.
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It should be distinctly understood

That these premiums on a general selection are offered only on flower seeds in packets at the regular Cata-
log prices. SEEDS BY WEIGHT, VEGETABLE SEEDS, COLLECTIONS, OR BULBS AND PLANTS, must not be reck-
oned at al’ in making the discount, NOR CAN THE PREMIUMS BE PAID IN THEM, as it would bring the prices
below cost in some cases.

In making up your order be sure that Name, Post-OrricE, COUNTY and Strate are plainly
written on every order. Every day during the busy season I receive letters with one and sometimes
all of these important items wanting; and then all I can dois to wait until I receive scolding letters,
and am perhaps called hard names, when the fault is entirely with the customer.

Early Orders. The seed trade of a whole year is crowded into a few months, which makes a
great rush of business, and it will be a great accommodation to me if all who can conveniently do so
will send their orders as early as possible. The seeds will then be on hand when wanted for sowing,
and customers will be sure of getting just what is ordered, for stocks of some of the most desirahle va-
rieties often become exhausted late in the season.

My Flower Gardens are always open to visitors, and friends are cordially invited to come and
inspect the flowers from which I save seeds. Acres of Asters, Pansies, Petunias, Pinks, Phlox, Ver-
benas and hundreds of other varieties are, when in full bloom, a grand sight, worth going many miles
to see.

je To save Correspondence, I would say that the varieties and articles offered in
this Catalog are the only ones I have to sell. I have no plants of any kind to sell
except such as are priced in this Catalog.

Address all orders to

L. W. GOODELL, Pansy Park, Dwight P. O., Mass.
fee Have all Money Orders made payble at Amherst, Mass.

This is a fertilizer made expressly for flowers grown in the house or garden, and is the best thing of
the kind I have ever tried. It is free from odor and clean to handle. It produces a healthy, luxuriant
growth, which is soon followed by an abundance of flowers. Everybody who has ever tried it has been
delighted with the results. It is used by dissolving a little in water and applying to the soil once a week.
Trial packages 25 cents each, postage paid. Large packages by mail, post-paid, 50 cents each. =$Directions
for use and a valuable little pamphlet on the culture of house plants free with each package. §

‘Mrs. Stiles endorses your Plant Food without qualification. It not only produces the healthy
growth you claim for it, but keeps her plants wholly free from vermin.” G. J. S., Boston, Mass.
““The use of the Food for Flowers has given the most satisfactory results, rendering my plants strong
and healthy, and keeping them in constant and vigorous bloom for months without any seeming exhaust-
ion of their strength.” Mrs. A. B. M., Barton, Ve.
“The package of Plant Food was more than satisfactory. It caused my plants to grow, bud and blos-
som beyond all my expectations. Have kept quite a variety of plants for twelve years, but never were
they half so satisfactory as after using your Food.” Mrs. H. W. P., Andover, Me.

Five Packets of Choice Seeds, worth 65 cents, sent free to each new subscriber.

I am often asked questions by customers about the care of plants, etc., which 1am unable to answer,
simply for the want of time. Every one who is at all interested in gardening should take a good
journal devoted to the subject. ‘‘ Popular Gardening” is the best journal of the kind published in
this country. It is issued monthly, and each year contains hundreds of engravings and about 2000
separate articles. Its subscription price is only $1.00 a year, and subscriptions can begin with any
month. As an extra inducement to my customers to subscribe, I make the following great offer: To
all new subscribers who send their subserptions direct to me, before March 15th, so that we can book
them before the greatest rush of spring trade, I will send all the following five packets of choice seeds
free asapremium: Single Duhlias, mixed; Victoria Aster, Light Yellow ; New Dwarf Sweet Alyssum,
Little Gem ; Pompon Crown Aster, mixed colors; Phlox D. grandiflora, mixed colors. By new sub-
scribers is meant those who live in a family where Popular Gardening is not now received. Norenewal
or transfer from one member of:'a family to another can be considered as new. If you wish to see
just what the paper is before subscribing, write to ‘‘ THE POPULAR GARDENING PUBLISHING Co., Buffalo,
‘SE N.,” enclose a geeen stamp for postage, say where you saw this notice, and they will send you a sam-
ple copy free. (> Please do not write to me for sample copies, for I cannot supply them. Subscrip-
tions, however, must be sent to me if the premium seeds are wanted.

ORDER FILLED.—JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY
DO NOT WRITE IN ABOVE LINE, BUT FILL OUT BLANK BELOW CAREFULLY.

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A SPECIAL REQUEST.

I publish my Catalog annually in January, and mail a copy to all who ordered seeds the previous
year, without their asking for it. I hope that each one will find something among the many good
things offered that they want, and send at least a small order, if only a ten cent one, so that their
names will appear on my books for a Catalog next year. If you only want a few seeds, do not hesitate
to order them because the order is small, for I always fill small orders just as carefully and cheerfully
as large ones, although of course the larger the better. But should you not desire anything yourself
this year, please do me the great favor to hand this Catalog to some friend who isin the habit of order-
ing seeds away from home, and if you will, at the same time, say a good word for my seeds, I shall be
doubly obliged; and if you desire a Catalog next year please let me know and I shall be glad to keep
your name on my books.

SEEDS FOR THE WILD GARDEN.

What is called a wild garden is becoming very popular. The plan is to take some back corner or spot
in the garden and sow a quantity of the most hardy flower seeds that have been well mixed together,
and, except to keep down the weeds, allow them to pretty much take care of themselves. The effect
is very striking. I had many calls for such seeds last year, and have put up packages expressly for
this purpose. Price per large package containing over 100 varieties of seeds best adapted for the
‘* Wild Garden,” well mixed, 25 cents.

SowINnG IN CoLD-FRAMES.—A cold-frame is easily managed by anybody, and in no other way can such
uniform success be had ; and I would recommend those who have more than half a dozen varieties to
sow to try one. Make a box-like frame of boards without a bottom, which should be twelve or fifteen
inches high at the back, sloping to about six inches in front, so as to catch the direct rays of the sun as
much as possible. It can be made of any size desired and nailed at the corners, if small enough to be
easily moved about, or if larger, fastened together with hooks and staples. About the last of April is
the proper time in this latitude to start seeds in a cold-frame, and the plants will be large enough to
transplant to the beds where they are to bloom as early as would be safe from frost.

Prepare a bed in a warm sheltered spot in the garden; rake out all the lumps and stones and on this
set the frame, and cover with ordinary hot-bed sash or old window sash which will do quite as well.
Make the soil in the frame smooth and firm with a board, and sow the seeds thinly and evenly on the
surface in squares, and label each sort with a short pine label. Havea pile of light sandy soil or leaf
mold from the woods, which has been sifted through a fine sieve, near at hand, andif the seeds are very
small, carefully sift it over them. Probably more failures to make seed germinate result from covering
too deep than from any other cause. A good and safe rule for the smaller kinds of seeds is to cover to
a depth of about twice the diameter of the seed. This would give a covering of one-eighth to one-fourth
of an inch to such seeds as Aster, Phlox and Verbena: one-sixteenth of an inch to Petunia, Portulaca,
and seeds of like size, while very fine seeds, like Lobelia and Mimulus, should only be covered a little,
just enough to cover the seeds from sight. After the seeds are all nicely covered, itis very important
to make the soil as hard and firm as possible; then water carefully with a pot having a fine rose, so as
not to wash the soil from the seeds.

Now put on the sash and keep it tightly closed until the plants begin to come up, watering often
enough to keep the surface moist. Some seeds, like Aster and Zinnia, germinate, under favorable cir-
cumstances, in a few days, while others require several weeks. Geranium and Verbena seeds germi-
nate very unevenly, some seeds coming up in a week or ten days, while some remain dormant a month
or more, and the soil should be kept moist and not be disturbed for at least a month after sowing.
Cover the frame with straw mats or boards at night to keep out the cold, and after the plants are up
give plenty of air, during warm, sunny days. Pull out the weeds as fast as they appear, and keep the
plants well thinned out, so they will grow strong and stocky. The thinnings can be saved and trans-
planted to another frame if desired.

SOWING IN BOXES IN THE HoUSE.—When only a few varieties are to be sown, good plants can be
grown by sowing in shallow boxes of earth, putting these in a warm, sunny window in the house, cover-
ing each box with a pane of glass to retain moisture. Never sow seeds in pots unless they are sunk up
to the rims in boxes of moist earth or moss; otherwise they are apt to quickly dry out and injure the
seeds or young plants.

SOWING IN THE OPEN GROUND.—With care and by sowing at the proper time, plants can be grown
successfully in the open ground; but not much success can be expected from sowing the small, delicate
seeds in the beds where they are to flower. Itis always best to sow all but a few varieties like the
Larkspurs and Poppies, which do not transplant well, in a seed-bed, in the same wav as directed for
cold-frames. Sow the half-hardy varieties, about the first of May, in this latitude, or about the time
corn is usually plantea. Hardy annuals may oe sown two weeks earlier, and tender annuals not until
two weeks later than this. Great care must be taken in watering and shading to prevent the surface
from drying out; a few hours of hot sun in a dry time will sometimes ruin a whole bed ; and this isthe
most frequent cause of failure when seeds are sown in the open ground, for after a seed has sprouted,
and then becomes dry, it will never sprout again, Itis a good plan to spread several thicknesses of
newspaper over the bed to help keep in the moisture, but they must be removed as soon as the plants
begin to come up.

TRANSPLANTING.—After the plants in the cold-frame or seed-bed have obtained their second leaves
and grown an inch or two, transplant to the garden, first giving the seed-bed a good soaking with water.
Transplanting should be done in a showery day, if possible, but it is better to transplant in a dry time
than to wait too long for rain. Make holes where the plants are to be set, fill them with water, let it
soak in, then set the plant, making the soil firm about the roots; water again and cover each plant with
a piece of paper held down with clods of earth; or, what is better, with a large leaf or a handful of
fresh grass, whichis to be removed after a few days.

A frequent cause of failure to make a good show of flowers is setting plants too thick in the beds, and
before the summer is half through the vines become so crowded together they either die outright or
become so much weakened in the struggle for existence, that their beauty is greatly injured. The soil
for flowers, if not already rich, should be made so with fertilizers or welldecayed manure. Some varie-
ties do well in almost any ordinary soil, but do much better in a rich one.

I am thus explicit in giving directions because I know some of my customers are inexperienced in the
culture of flowers,—some perhaps beginning their culture for the first time this year, and I am anxious
ola who purchase even a single packet of seed should succeed as well as the most experienced
gardeners.

The flowers produced from seeds are classed as Annuals, Biennials, and Herbaceous Perennials. The
Annuals perfect their seed and die the first year. Biennials live two years. Herbaceous Perennials
die down to the ground every year, their roots living many years. Annuals are called hardy, half hardy
andtender. A hardy annual will bear a severe frost without injury; a half-hardy annual will bear con-
siderable frost; while tender annuals are destroyed by the least frost.

6 GOODELLI’S CHOICE SEEDS.

Reeent Introductions of Special Jlerit.

7

(A glimpse of the Aquatic and Sub-tropical Garden at Pansy Park—from a Photograph.)

RARE AND MAGNIFICENT
Red, White and Blue Water Lilies.

Red and blue Water Lilies are yet so rare in this country that few have seen them; yet if it was
generally known how easily they can be grown everybody who loves choice flowers and can command a
tank or tub of water would have them. Although natives of tropical countries, they can be easily grown
in the open air in any part of the United States, flowering freely for several months the first year from
seeds, which are easy to germinate. Small plants from seeds sown in March, if planted out in June make
an astonishingly rapid growth and begin to bloom in July, each plant bearing from one to three magnifi-
cent flowers, which are from 4 to 10 inches across, every day till frozen up in the fall. In the Southern
States these lilies will grow and bloom almost the year round in natural ponds, no doubt become natural-
ized if once established. Their culture is very simple. Take small cups, like tea-cups, fill them about
half or two-thirds full with good, fine garden soil, press it down hard and firm.and scatter the seeds on
the surface, a packet in each cup, covering them to the depth of an eighth or quarter of an inch with
clean sand. Then fill up carefully with water, so as not to disturb the seeds, and place where they will
keep at a temperature of 70 or 80 degrees till they germinate. Those who have no green-house can start
them near a stove or on the mantel-piece, moving them to a warm, sunny window as soon as the plants
are well up. Examine often and see that the water does not all evaporate from the cups. After the
plants have made leaves a quarter inch across, and are large enough to handle, transplant to other cups,
one plant in each cup. Fill the cups about two-thirds full of soil which is about half old, thoroughly de-
cayed stable manure, with a half inch of sand on top to hold it down, and in this set the plant. Or the
plants can be put in small flower pots and these immersed in a pan of water. In June plant out in the
tanks or tubs where they are to bloom. Tubs can, be made from any strong, tight barrel sawed in two, or
molasses hogsheads would be still better; or tanks of cement can be made in the ground of any size de-
sired. They will flower just as well in tubs, only the flowers will be smaller than in tanks where
they have plenty of room. The tubs can be kept on the surface or sunk partly or wholly in the
ground. Put them where they will get at least 6 or 8 hours of sun during the day. Fill the tubs about
half full of soil composed of about equal parts of garden soil and old, decayed stable manure, firming it
well down and covering it with about two inches of clean river sand to keep the soil from mixing with the
water, and set the plant. Do not cover the plants with more than two inches of water until they have
made considerable growth. Deep water is not necessary at any time; 4to8inches is enough. The
water in the tubs should be changed a few times during the summer to keep it from becoming stagnant.
The plants are so easily started from seeds that it is not worth while to try and keep them through the
winter, as they are almost sure to decay.

NYMPH ZA Zanzibariensis azurea: This is a magnificent variety, of a rich deep azure blue
color. If grown in very rich soil in large tanks, where they have plenty of room, the flowers will measure
10 or 12 inches across. If confined in tubs they will be smaller—from 4 to 7 inches across—but otherwise
just as fine. The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon, each flower opening four
times. From Zanzibar. The seeds are about the size of turnip seeds, and germinate in 12 to 18 days.
Seeds per Packet ceed siete sees cs Lire ere ere ccaiciete ae letedetexois ite tev Snsre ope in snoletsiebslel fevers sch. techs tenets lar needs eer 35

NYMPHZA Zanzibariensis rosea: This is avery rare variety of the above, and like it in all
respects except that it is of a beautiful rose or deep pink color, almost crimson. Seeds, per packet. .50

NYMPHZA dentata: A grand species from Sierra Leone, which, with good culture, will pro-
duce flowers as large as the Zunzibariensis varieties. The flowers of this are white, and open in the
evening, closing about noon the next day. The seeds require a longer time to germinate than other
sorts, Seeds, per packetssts. 30.0005 Ma PO a ED et Eee hl ata te nos Ale eRe era tate aaa

NYMPHZzA seutifolia: A very pretty species, a native of Egypt, with flowers 3 or 4 inches
across, light blue shading to lavender in the center. Seeds, per packet.... ........ BA aE AS a ric oc 35

kes" No less quantity than whole packets sold of any variety.

PANS YSPARE DWIGHT, MASS. 7

VICTORIA regia: This is the Queen of Water Lilies and the largest aquatic plant known. The
leaves grow to a diameter of 6 or 8 feet, and the flowers 12 to 16 inches, each plant covering a space 20
or 30 feet across. The flowers open twice and emit a perfume resembling that of pineapples. At first
they are white, changing to pink the second time they open. It can be easily grown in the Southern
States in open ponds. It can be flowered in the North in green-houses, or in a tank in the open air.
Start the seeds, which are about the size of peas, in winter or early spring in water and put them near
the pipes in a green-house or in some place where they will keep at a uniform temperature of 80 or 90
degrees till they spout, then plant in pots of rich soil, shifting from time to time as they needit. Plant
out ina bed of very rich soil the first of June in a tank, which must be artificially heated with pipes
from a green-house boiler until hot weather sets in. Fresh and perfect seeds, $1.00 each. Plants
(ready in June), $10.00 each.

WYN V>> V- TROVIV-WA Y= 2 VE V-WN ES

No kind of Water Lily will bear actual freezing of the roots, but those that will stand the winter in
cold climates are called hardy. They can be easily grown in ponds, tanks or tubs. If in tubs, move to
a cellar in winter to keep from ase

: NY¥MPHZEA odorata: The common native Water Lily of the East-

ern States. Good flowering roots, 35 cents each; four for $1.00. (Ready in
May.)
NY MPHEA odorata rosea: This is the rare pink variety of
odorata, sometimes called the Cape Cod Pink Lily, and is the most lovely of
2 all the hardy varieties. It begins to bloom earlier in the seasen and contin-
f ues in bloom later than the common variety, and is of a lovely pink or rose
color. The roots are very scarce. Good flowering roots, $3.50 each; two
= for $6.50. (Ready in May.)

NYMPHZEA pygmea: Thisis the smallest of all Water Lilies and a
little gm. It isa native of Siberia. It blooms very freely, being the first
variety to flower in summer, and continues till frozen up in the fall. The
- flowers are pure white and about the size of a silver half dollar, opening at

noon and closing at night. Good plants, $1.00 each. (Ready in May.)

[FRoM THE AMHERST RECORD, AUG. 29, 1888.]

“The flowers at ‘Pansy Park,’ L. W. Goodell’s place at Dwight, are
= now and will continue for about ten days in their prime, and any one
will feel well repaid for a visit to this place. About forty thousand Aster
plants are now in full bloom, besides large pieces of Phlox, Pansies, Petunias, Pinks, Balsams, and hun-
dreds of other varieties in lesser quantities, making a grand display. One of the chief attractions of
the place this year is the aquatic garden, which contains one of the largest and choicest collections of
water plants in this country that can be grown in the open air. Magnificent tropical Water Lilies,
eight to ten inches across, white, red and blue in several shades, open their flowers in company with
gorgeous red and white Japanese Lotus, and in contrast to theirmore hardy but less showy relatives,
one of which, the Siberian Water Lily, has flowers no larger than a silver half-dollar. Among other
raritiesis a plant of Ewryale ferow, a species of Water Lily from India, and the first and only plant of
the kind grown in this country. It has very handsome leaves four feet across, and is, with the excep-
tion of Victoria regia, to which it is closely related, the largest aquatic plant known. The Water Hya-
cinth is a plant with curious inflated leafstalks. causing it to float on the water, and spikes of large
lavender blue flowers resembling an Orchid. The artificial lakelet in which these plants are grown is
bordered on one side with a large mass of Cannas, Bamboos, Caladiums, Bananas and many other vari-
eties of sub-tropical plants, the whole forming a picture of tropical luxuriance seldom if ever before
seen in cold New England. The best time to see the Water Lilies is from 9 o'clock in the morning to
the middle of the afternoon, as they close up the latter part of the day.”

[FROM THE AMHERST RECORD, SEPT. 5, 1888.]

‘* FLOWERS BY THE ACRE. —The article in last week’s Record in relation to the attractions at L. W.
Goodell’s big flower farm at ‘ Pansy Park’ attracted hundreds of visitors to that place, Mr. Goodell
stating that ‘from W ednesday up to Sunday afternoon upward of 5U0 visitors had been on the grounds.
And all that came were well repaid. Such amass of bloom, of all colors, shades and varieties, admits
of no description, it must be seen, and once seen will never be forgotten. Among the 40,000 Asters
now in blossom is a variety known as the ‘Comet,’ a novelty, very rare and beautiful, and a center of
admiration. Mr. Goodell has one of the finest collections of aquatic plants in America, and is making
preparations to still further enlarge this branch of floriculture. From now until frost comes there
will be no lovelier spot in Hampshire County than ‘ Pansy Park.’

[FRoM THE NEW ENGLAND FARMER.]

“The sixtieth annual exhibition of the Mass. Horticultural Society was a display of rare interest.
ES * * * * One of the most conspicuous features was a collection of water plants from
L. W. Goodell, occupying a large tank.’ This collection was awarded a special prize of $25.00.

NES DRLARE SWEET “ee REDTGE a

~;.This is an exceedingly pretty and
Etizoly distinct dwarf variety of
Sweet Alyssum originated by me and
introduced five years ago. The
plants are of very dwarf, compac'
spreading habit, and only 3to5 inche:
in height, each plant covering a circl
from 15 to 30 inches in diameter. I:
begins to bloom when quite small, of
ten when in the seed-bed, and so pro
fusely that the plants are a soli
mass of white from spring till late i:
autumn. I have counted over 600 clus
ters of flowers on a single plant a
one time. For small beds and edg
ings it is very effective, and for pot:
and baskets a gem of the first water.
Itisas fragrant as the common va- LITLLE GEM.
riety and better for cutting. This charming variety has taken its place as one of the most popular
and desirable novelties introduced of late years. Per packet.............scceeece cenccaccceeuceueees

8 GOODELI’S CHOICE SEEDS.

New Mexican Fire-Plant, or Fire-on-the-Mountain.

This splendid half-hardy annual which is a native of Mexico and some parts of Texas, was
sent for trial, among other things, by one of my collectors last spring. It is unquestionably
one of the finest things inthe way of annuals that has been offered for a long time, and one that
will be admired and desired by all who seeit. The plants growtoa height cf 3 or4 feet, very
branching, with smooth and glossy fiddle-shaped leaves. These leaves are at first all green, but
about midsummer clusters of small white flowers appear on the end of each branch and among the
flowers are oval bracts of a brilliant orange-scarlet color; and the leaves which surround the
flowers are blotched with scarlet, or are scarlet with green tips The effect of this combination
of brilliant colors is very striking, whether the plants are grown as single specimens or in masses
inbeds. It is also agrand pot plant for house culture, seeds sown in early summer making
plants that will continue to bear their showy scarlet bracts and leaves all winter. It is of very
easy culture. Southofthe latitude of New York the seeds may be sownin the open ground in
May, but farther north it is best tostart the seeds early in the house, for the earlier they are
started the sooner the scarlet leaves appear on the ends of the branches. In its native place the
leaves come out red in May and continue to appear till December. After danger from frost is
past plant out in the beds in good rich soil.

Mr. Wm. Falconer of Long Island, gardener to Chas. A. Dana, and one of the most experienced
and skillful gardeners in America, says of this plant, in one of his valuable notes in the Octo-
ber number of The American Florist: ‘‘ KUPHORBIA HETEROPHYLLA will boom next year.
This is an annual species indigenous to Texas and Mexico, leafy after the fashion of a Poinsettia,
and which from the first of August onwards, displays brilliantly blazed orange-scarlet bracts or
flower leaves. I used to grow this plant ten years ago, but like many another old fogy had to
wait for some better business man to give it to the people.”’

After considsrable trouble and much expense, I have succeeded in obtaining a limited stock of
the seed of this splendid plant, all that could be collected this year, and am thus able to introduce
it a year sooner than expected, but I reserve the privilege of returning money remitted for it in

case my stock becomes exhausted before the end of the season. Per packet............00+eee ees

ASTER, Mignon: Avery beautiful variety
of white Aster, the plants growing 12 to 18
inches in height, of compact very branching
habit, each plant bearing from 50 to 100 pure
white double flowers about two inches across,
with the petals finely imbricated. It is one of
the earliest to bloom and keeps in perfection
longer than any other. variety. This is the
finest of all whiteyAstens\. 25.020 sales aeyaeeice

ASTER, Comet:
An entirely new
and very hand-
some class and
the most dis-
tinct that has
been introduced
for many years.
The plants grow
15inches tall and
have very dou-
ble flowers of
the largest size,
4 to 5 inches
across. The pe-
tals are very
long, narrow and
curled at the
ends and have a
fluffy appear-
ance, something
like the Japan-

( ese Chrysanthe-

mums, ‘like balls of ribbons” as some

express it. Two colors, pink edged with white

i

COMET ASTER.

ASTER, Zirngicbel’s Double White: This
is one of the finest of white Asters. The plant
is about 18 inches in height, of good habit and
covered with large double flowers............

ASTER, Victoria, Light Yellow: A valu-
able addition to the colors of asters, being of
a light sulphur yellow color.................+.

15 ASTER, Dwarf Shakespeare, Blue-black:

A new color in Asters and the nearest to
black yet obtained. Plant about 6 inches
tal! with small double flowers, and so dark in
color as to seem a real black at first sight....

CALENDULA, Prince of Orange: A very
fine and showy hardy annual with large,
double flowers of arich deep orange color,

and: deep rose, mixed! .-):.05 5 ss 20 each petal with a lighter stripe through the
ASTER, Triumph, Deep Scarlet: This was center, giving the flowers avery novel and
introduced from Germany last year and has elegant appearance. An improvement on the
proved the most charming dwarf variety ever older) variety “Meteor? 220s. )-aee)ce eerie
seen. It grows tothe height of 7 or 8 inches A
very compact, and each plant bears from 30 AMARANTHUS caudatus, var. gib-
to 40 very double flowers, 244 inehes across, bosus: A grand plant for decorative pur-
which are of a lovely deep, satiny scarlet poses. It differs from the well-known cauda-
color. Packet of 10)seeds (very scarce)........ 25| tusin having its spikes of blood-red flowers

ASTER, Rose-flowered, Dark Scarlet:
Flowers very double of a dark crimson scarlet
or maroon color. The deepest, richest colored
Aster ever produced. This, with the Comet,
Triumph and Mignon were the most admired
by visitors to my grounds last Summer of

single or few together instead of in large
clusters, and much longer, often two feet or
more, drooping gracefully to the ground.....
GERANIUM, Zonale, Boucharlat’s Col-
lection: Few horticulturists have enriched

any of the varieties I grew.............. 15 | this class with so many fine varieties as M.
B harlat. Heh siall d for me

ASTER, Imbrique, Pompon, Maroon: A hee Bat rere aaa Y pie
splendid variety, of a dark rich velvety ma- from the best new varieties of his unsur-
LOOM | COLOP He) Ae dc eee eee aoe Ae ntates 10 passed collection the seed I now offer........

PANSY) PARI D WIGHT MASS.

To the genus Ipomcea we are indebted for some of the most useful and beautiful climbing plants,
of which the “Moon Flower” so extensively advertised the past two years, is a representative. I
take pleasure in introducing among the other magnificent varieties, two grand new species, one
from Braziland another from Mexico, which will attract much attention. They are all very rapid

growers and soon cover fences, arbors or buildings with a mass of foliage and flowers.

It is best

to start the secds as early as possible in a warm place, in boxes or pots and plant out after
danger from frostis past.

IPOM@A grandiflora alba (Moon Flower): Grows 30
feet or more, branching freely. The fiowers are5d to6 inches across,
pure white and open in the evening, closing about noon the next
day, a plant often having from 25 to 100 flowers open atatime.... 15

IPOM@A Leari,(Blue Moon Flower): One of the finest species
with flowers 4 inches across, of a rich satin blue shading to ruby
red inshhe Genter vcomOCbss seariet ~<a cee esecis = Selee aets aSaleieeeciee ces 15

“28 IPOM GA (Brazilian Morning Glory): This new species is a native
\ S of Brazil and has the largest and finest foliage of allthe species
SS yet introduced. and the flowers are exceedingly fine. The flowers
Nid are about 4 inches across, of a beautiful rosy purple color, and open
<I in the morning like the common Morning Glory, closing about
Ni noon, The plants begin to flower early in the season and bloom
\ profusely all summer. They vines grow very strong, covering a
NS large space, and the leaves, which are like those of the grapevine
SS in form, are of immense size, often a foot across, in rich soil...... 25
Ve = ;
NSS = SIPOM GA, New Species from Mexico: A most excellent species
SGV : NX from the Teuxpan Valley, Mexico, and the ear-
WW liest to bloom of all Ipomceas. The flowers
S are nearly an inch across, of a bright crimson-
SS SSSSST scarlet color with a large orange colored cen-
MOON FLOWER. ter, and remain open all day. They are borne
on long, forked racemes which stand well out from the foliage and fin
such profusion as to quite cover the vine. The vines branch and climb
to-a height of 15 or 20 feet and cover a large space. The leaves vary
somewhat in form, but all mostly deeply 3-lobed and very pretty. It
begins to bloom in June and continues in full bloom till frost. On
accouut of its early and profuse blooming qualities as well as its brilliant
colors it is one of the finest of all vines for covering trellises, arbors, !
KINO ES GIO A Sor ee Doon ondop sabe a ane Canoe OSdp See S soot c se roe seams ete corp osaEnoonacoDat DS 25
COCKSCOMB, New CLEMATIS, Large Flowering Hybrids:
Empress: <A mag- The Clematis is one of the most beautiful
nificent dwarf varie- hardy perennial climbing plants we have.
ty with immense The varieties now offered have flowers about
combs, measuring 3 inches in diameter and are white and all
from 12 to 20 inches the shades of rich purple, violet and blue.
in length, when well The seeds require freezing to germinate well,
grown, and of a and from 6 to 8 months of time. The best
bright crimson with way istosowa half inch deep ina box, in
a rich velvety ap- the winter or early spring and place it where
Pearanee. wsseees a 15 it will freeze and thaw several times, then
COSMOS hybridus keepin a cool,shady place tillthe seeds sprout 20
grandifiorus: Fine CHRYSANTHEMUM segetum grandi-
annuals growing » florum: A very showy variety of annual
feet tall with elegant & Chrysanthemum. The fiowers are single, 14%
foliage and bearing to 2 inches in diameter, of a bright golden
a profusion of flow- Fe yellow color and borne in the greatest profu-
ers late in the fall, & sion from June to October; 2 feet tall and
resembling single ; plants should be set 18inches apart. This is
Dahlias. The colors the best yellow bedding plant I have ever
are white and va- seen i. 10

rious shades of rose
and purple.

EMPRESS COCKSCOMB.
They do not flower well north
of New York unless started very early

CARNATION,
Grenadin: A
new dwarf hardy
variety, produc-
ing a profusion
of perfectly dou-
ble flowers of a
vivid scarlet

Mammoth
White: This is
the largest vari-
ety of white Can-
dytuft ever
offered, the
plants growing
very large, the
spikes of flowers
from 3 to 5inches
long by 2or3in
diameter. The

COSMOS.
plants should be transplanted or thinned to
15 inches apart,to become fully developed,
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JAPAN PINK,- MOURNING CLOAK.

DIANTHUS(Japan Pink)Mourning Cloak:
A fine addition to this favorite class, with
large double flowers of a dark maroon
almost black color edged with pure white... 10

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Verbenas grown from seed are not only quite fragrant, but always make nice, healthy plants, and
flower more profusely than cutting plants; but there has always been a strong tendency in seedlings to
throw the dull neutral tints, or ‘‘run to purple and blue” as the florists say. In This New RuBy STRAIN,
this tendency has been almost overcome by over fifteen years of culture and selection, and I am confi-
dent that the larger part of the plants from it will throw the most brilliant and desirable colors. The
trusses are of the largest size and the individual flowers often an inch in diameter. The colors include
the most brilliant scarlet, vermillion, and other bright colors in great variety, many of them with large,
distinct white eyes and some elegantly striped and variegated. These Verbenas have always taken
the first prize whenever exhibited at fairs, being fully equal and many of them superior to the best
named varieties. The Grandiflora and Giant Verbena seeds so extensively advertised last year are not
worth cultivating in comparison with the Ruby. This strainis so highly perfected that it bears but
very little seed, of which I have the entire stock, and I can assure my customers that seed of such
high quality has never before been offered. Verbena seeds should be sown as early as possible, under
glass or in boxes in the house; cover a quarter inch with soil and keep moist and warm till it germinates,
which will be from two to four weeks. Price, per packet of about 100 seeds........... 0... .0- seen cee 25

LARGE FLOWERING

DIAMOND STRAIN.

THE BEST STRAIN OF GERMAN PANSIES IN THE WORLD.

Awarded the Special Faxon Prize by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Septem-
ber 1887, and again in September 1888, Offered for the Best Fifty Cut Blooms,
Judged by a Scale of Points.

The superior qualities of this unsurpassed strain of German Pansies, introduced by me five years
ago, has gained sucha reputation among my customers that it has resulted in the sale of nearly one
hundred thousand packets of seeds. Its large and perfectly formed, round and velvety blooms, endless
variety of rich and delicate colors and tints, often in combinations that, if not seen, would be difficult
to believe ever existed in a Pansy, distinguishes this strain above all others. I grow large fields of these
Pansies, which have been visited and admired by thousands of people, including many Florists who
generally acknowledged it to be the finest display of Pansies they had, ever seen. A _ large
bed containing samples of every strain of Pansies offered by American and European seedsmen,
including several introduced last year for the first time, proved very interesting and instructive,
especially to the florists. While some of these strains were excellent, most of them were quite ordinary,
some were decidedly poor, and none were equal to the Diamond strain in richness brilliancy and endless
variety of coloring. I particularly invite a comparison with these or any other strains of Pansies,
well knowing thut the Diamond strain will not suffer in the least by it.

PANSY PARK, DWIGHT. MASS. 11

The following varieties are some of the most distinct of these Pansies, but it should be understood
that while a good proportion of the plants of each variety will come true to the description, there will
always be some variation in some of the plants, but they will be none the less beautiful on that account,
for new and novel shades and markings often appear. This strain of Pansies seeds very lightly.

Melpomene, brown and fawn color; Andromeda, dark blue and black, shading to violet and azure
blue on upper petals; Juno, deep, rich purplish red, with three large maroon blotches; Clymene, pur-
ple and maroon marbled; Halcyone, yellow, edged with blue; Daphne, lilac shaded with rosy purple;
Aurora, a velvety crimson maroon, shaded with red and edged with yellow; Iris, deep bluish purple
shaded violet; upper petals light blue or violet; Hurydice, white with large blue center; Niobe, rich
brown and maroon; Venus, deep rich blue and purple, stained light red and bordered with pink and
white; Lavinia, deep yellow with black center; Thalia, violet and purple with yellow center; Anti-
gone, dark purplish blue; Minerva, white ground with a large dark blotch on each petal; Callisto,
dark colors with light edges: Psyche, various shades of purple, yellow and brown striped and mottled,
often on a light ground; Huterpe, rich shade of blue and purple with a black center; Alcestis, various
shades of purple, yellow and maroon beautifully marbled and shaded; Cybele, brown with yellow cen-
ter; Sappho, purplish black with violet center; Dryope, light blue shaded with brown and fawn color;
Erato, purplish black with bronze or yellow center; Flora, red with five large dark blotches: Clytie,
shades of purple and blue, marbled; Zephyr, white, edged with light blue; Pomona, light yellow with
purple or maroon center; Semele, purple shaded with violet; Lole, brown with yellow center; Dione,
yarious shades of purple, yellow and maroon marbled; Hebe, yellow, stained red; large dark blotches;
Calliope, rich velvety maroon and bronze color with yellow center; Calypso, mahogany color, citron
yellow and bronze with dark center; Proserpine, purple and blue with white center; Thetis, red and
yellow with maroon blotches; Wephele, white, sometimes marked with violet; Clio, purple edged with
white; Ceres, pure white, sometimes slightly tinged with cream color; Cassiopeia, jet black with yel-
low eye; Arethusa, yellow with maroon blotch; Ariadne, dark purple and maroon stained and edged
with red and white; Terpsichore, white with dark spots; Vesta, light sky blue with violet center;
Thisbe, white, curiously spotted and mottled with purple, violet or blue.

Alt varieties in splendid mixture, packet of 100 seeds,..<.........ccc0--ecnccee cece cere cece cece 20
Extra choice mixed, from the largest, finest flowers of the richest self colors and finest fancy
WanCnes packeh Ofabowt LOO SOCES. \pecocemaacien eee a Nes. «cvs cceeite cals a2 siaseesigsc cles sie se. 30
Any one of the above named varieties, in separate packets, per packet of 100 seeds,.............. 30
Collection of 10 named varieties, in separate packets, purchasers choice... ....-. ....e020.-.. $2 00
Collection of 25 named varieties, in separate packets, purchasers choice.....................-- 4 50
Collection of 40 named varieties, in separate packets, purchasers choice ............. 222.200. 8 00

WHAT FLORISTS SAY ABOUT DIAMOND STRAIN.

I now supply hundreds of florists, who grow plants for sale, with Diamond strain, and my trade
among them is rapidly increasing. They are the most critical of all buyers and know a good thing when
they see it. The following are samples of many reports:

W. L. MORRIS, Des Moines, Iowa, write:—‘‘The Diamond Pansy seed I received from you came up
well, and were the best I ever grew. I had Highland, Butterfly and other strains under the same treat-
ment, but the Diamond was the best in size and colors. I shall want more of them.”

MERWIN ALLEN, FLorist, Northampton, Mass., writes:—‘‘Allow me to congratulate you on your
success in producing such elegant strains of Pansies. I buy seed from all the Pansy specialists, but
none of them come up to yonrs in size, substance and richness of coloring, showing that rich velvety
appearance which others fail to produce.”

WILLARD BARRRINGER, FtLorist, Dayton, Ohio, writes:—‘‘The Pansies grown from your Diamond
strain were far ahead of any other I sowed this season. I had seed from ig * * and) = -*
for which great merit was claimed,but alongside of the Diamond would not hold a favorable comparison,
I never raised larger flowers on good healthy plants, or such bright, distinct colors, shades or marking.
They gave satisfaction to customers, and it was a real pleasure to offer them for sale. Send me your ‘88
Price List as soon as out.”

W. DAVIDSON, FLorist, Nyack, N. Y., writes:—‘‘The Pansy seed I bought from you proved very
satisfactory; some of the colors and markings I never found in any other strain, and I have tried all of
any note.”

O. W. BUNDY, FLorist, Winona, Ohio, writes:—‘‘The Diamond Pansies were of good colors and mark-
ings, and by far the largest I ever saw, very few small ones among them, and many of them two and
a half inches in diameter, Please send me your new Price List, as I shall want more seed.”

HOW TO GROW PRIZE PANSIES.

Pansy seeds can be sown at almost any season of the year with good success, but best from January
to August. Sow in a cold-frame or in boxes, covering the seeds not more than an eighth of an inch with
soil, and take particular care in watering and shading to keep the soil constantly moist till they germi-
nate, which will be in from 10 to 18 days if all goes well. Pansy seeds are very sensative to the drying
out of the soil and when they fail to germinate it is almost always from this cause, or from too high a
temperature. If seeds are sown in Summer the seed-bed should be entirely shaded with boards raised
a few inches above the surface, and frequently examined and watered, removing the boards as soon as
the plants begin to appear. As soon as the plants have grown about an inch in breadth set them 10
inches apart where they are to bloom, or nearer if quick results are wanted. Pansies do well in par-
tial shade if the roots of trees can be kept out of the beds, but shade is not at all necessary, as many
suppose. The soil should be made very rich—the richer the better—with fine thoroughly decayed ma-
nure. The Pansy is not particular as to the kind of soil provided it is rich. A very rich soil, cool
weather, and an abundance of water, are the secrets of growing fine Pansies. Mere size is not now
considered by Pansy fanciers a leading point in judging of the merits of blooms; those that are from
two to two and one-half inches in diameter, if of perfect round form with thick, velvety petals of rich
and varied coloring, always take the prize over larger ones that lack these points. To grow blooms
of the largest size for exhibition or to astonish your friends, make the soil as rich as possible, select
plants that have the finest flowers and pinch off all the branches except three or four on each plant;
pick off the buds as fast as they appear during the Summer, allowing them to bloom only when wanted,
during the cool wet weather of Autumn and Spring. They should be well watered during dry weather,
and if with manure water, all the better. Any of the commercial fertilizers such as guano, superphos-
phates, etc., if sown on the ground around the plants and lightly dug in, will give splendid results.
Pansies usually give the most pleasure when allowed to bloom freely, which they will do at all times if
given good culture and are not allowed to form seed which tends to exhaust the plants, and severe pru-
ning is not recommended except to obtain extra large blooms. The flowers are always smallest during
summer, bearing the finest flowers during the autumn of the first and spring of the second year, after
which the plants become exhausted or ‘‘run out”? and new ones should be obtained from seeds every
year. Plants of Pansies are perfectly hardy in this climate without any protection whatever, and when
they are killed during winter it is caused, not by cold, but by water settling around the stems, which
causes them to decay, and care should be taken to set plants on ground a little elevated or on an incline.

s

12 GOODELL’S CHOICE SEEDS.

Awarded the First Prize and a Silver Medal at the last May Exhibition of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society.

IMPROVED MAMMOTH TRIMARDEAU.

It is several years since the
first of the large French Pan-
sies (the Trimardeau), was
introduced, but unfortunate-
ly these pansies, while of
large size, are of poor shape,
are of few and poor colors,
and the petals are so thin
that they begin to wilt almost
before they fully expand, I
am now pleased to be able to
offer, as the result of several
years of careful culture and
crossing, a new strain of
mammoth pansies that far
surpass the original Trimar-
deau in shape, color and sub-
stance of petals, while they
are even considerably larger
in size. With ordinarily good
culture they readily grow
from 244 to 3 inches in diam- ©
eter, but with special high
culture and pruning they
grow up to 31% inches or even
more. While they do not,
and probably never will,equal
the Diamond Strain in perfect
form and endless variety of
rich, velvety colors and tints,
these Improved Mammoth
Trimardeau. Pansies surpass
in shape and substance, com-
bined with enormous size,
anything that has before
been offered in the Pansy
line, as was clearly proved by
tests in my grounds during
: the past two years, where all
MAMMOTH FRENCH FANCY PANSY. the strains of pansies known
were grown side by side. Last spring I offered several prizes to my customers for the largest bloom
grown from these pansies and many competed for them. The largest bloom sent in measured three
and a quarter inches in diameter. It was grown by L.M. HAMBLETON, Albion, Iowa, who writes:

‘‘My Pansies have been the wonder of the town and a great many people have come to see and
admire them. I have raised Pansies for years, but never had such magnificent blooms before.”
(See another page for particulars.) Price per packet of about 100 seeds, 30 cents.

NEW MAMMOTH FANCY STRAIN.

Awarded a Silver Medal by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

B

This new French Strain is of the Odier type, with thvee or five large maroon blotches on white,
yellow, bluish or reddish ground. Although the colors are limited, they are magnificent, and the largest
in size yet attained in the Fancy strains, growing, with good culture, nearly as large as the Improved
Mammoth Trimardeau. Price per packet of about 50 seeds, 30 cents. For 50 cents I will send one
packet each of the Improved Mammoth Trimardeau and New Mammoth Fancy Strain.

OXALIS corniculata purpurea: AS a
dwarf purple-brown foliage plant, this is un-
surpassed. It was extensively used in the
Boston public gardens last season in bedding
with admirable effect. For borders to beds
itis particularly valuable. Plants may beset
4 or5inches apart and will soon carpet the
ground with rich purple-brown leaves and
bright yellowslowersean ass shece sete eee: 10

PRIMULA. obconica: A new species of
Primrose and one of the prettiest and best
plants for house culture ] have ever seen.
The flowers are of a pale lilac color, in large
clusters on long stems, and a plant 1s never

PHELOX DRUM-
MONDI, Star of
Quedlinburg: A
most singular variety
of Phlox, with the cen-
ter of each petal pro-
longed into a long
point,making the flow-
er star-shaped, as
shown in the cut. The
flowers are a deep
purple color, almost
blue, with a distinct

without flowers. Plants from seeds sown in white margin around the edge of each petal.
Spring will begin to bloom in Summer and It flowers profusely and is a novelty of great
continue in full bloom throughout the year, ; j t aout 20
never failing to produce their lovely flowers merit that will attract much attention.......
even during the dullest winter months...... 25

PANSY \PALBK

DWIGHT,

MASS. 13

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EMPEROR PETUNIAS (Lace-edged Section).
(Much reduced in size.)

The flowers of this unsurpassed strain exhibit a
greater variety of colors and markings than ever
before obtained in the Petunia ; from the richest
purple and crimson to the most delicate rose and
white there is every gradation. Some of the
varieties have aclearly defined white throat, the
other portion of the corolla being colored ; some
are evenly or irregularly striped, blotched and
barred with purple, crimson, rose and white ;
others are elegantly veined with crimson, violet
and maroon on a light ground, and several are
exquisitely fringed and frilled, resembling ruffled
lace. Many of the varieties are of very large size.
These Petunias, and the Diamond Pansies, were
the special admiration of hundreds of visitors to
my grounds last season, and were awarded first
premium at every fair where I exhibited them,
including the FIRST PRIZE by the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, at Boston.

There is one peculiarity about Petunia plants
that is not generally understood. In the finest
strains there are always some plants that, in the
seed-beds, grow strong and look dark green and
healthy, while there are others that have sinall,
curly, yellowish leaves, and seem small, sickly and
poor: these latter should be suved and transplanted
with particular care as they are the ones that
always produce the largest, Jinest flowers. Those
not familiar with this fact often transplant the
largest nicest looking plants, throwing away the
small, sickly ones, and in consequence are rewarded
with nothing but common flowers.

NEW EMPEROR PETUNIAS,Lace-edged
or Fringed Section; The flowers of this section
are of large size and of a variety of colors, pure
white, white blotched, striped and spotted with

_erimson, rose and purple, rich cardinal red, lavender and rose beautifully veined with maroon, etc.: and

the edges of the petals are most elegantly fringed and frilled resembling ruffled lace.
of these varieties must be seen to be appreciated. A|l varieties mixed

sion of flowers. and are very showy; they are a variety of colors, blotched. striped, barred and

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GAILLARDIA
picta Lorenzi-
ana fl-pl: This
has proved one
of the most val-
uable hardy gar-
den flowers in-
troduced for
mary years. The
plants grow
about 18 inches
tall, very bushy
and the flowers,
which are in
large globular
and semi-globu-
lar heads are
produced freely
from June till
late in the fall.
It is a first-class
bedding plant
very fine for
cutting bouquets
as the flowers

GAILLARDIA LORENZIANA.
(14 natural size.)

grow on long wiry stems. Sow seedsin frames

or boxes if possible and transplant where

they are to bloom, a foot apart. Orange,
sulphur yellow, amaranth, claret and varie-
gated, mixed

see

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MARIGOLD,
AFRICAN, Et
Dorado: Vhis
is the finest
strain ofAfrican
Marigold yet
produced. The
flowers are 3 to
4 inches in di-
ameter, very
double and most
perfectly imbri-
cated and frilled
a single plant
often bearing
from 50 to 7%
flowers at one
time. The colors
run through all
the shades of

AY \ yellow from

ul i very light prim-
NEW MARIGOLDS. rose to the deep-
OSHOLraNGeenTEXeEd COlLOTSs 4 or s:ecejeioe! 3) stam oie! reais

MARIGOLD, FRENCH, Compact Gold
Striped: An elegant variety. The plants are
only 6 inches tall with a diameter of a foot.
The flowers are very double and abundant,
striped with bright yellow and chestnut
color. Itis one of the best for bedding......

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14 GOODELLI’?S CHOICE SEEDS.

For several years I have been growing and improving

SUPERB DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK.
(44 natural size.)

GLOXINIA, New French Tigered and
Spotted Hybrids: A new class of these
superb and popular house plants having very
large and beautiful tigered and spotted

this most popular perennial, and am now able
to offer a strain that can be recommended as the

finest extant.

The flowers are of large size, per-

fectly double and range in color from pure white

to deepest crimson,

Sixteen colors,—pure white,

dark crimson, dark pink, light buff and purple
tinged lilac, salmon rose, canary yellow. violet
tinted with cream, light flesh color, crimson flaked
with salmon, brown shaded and tipped with lilac,
cream color and purple shaded lilac, buff yellow,
purple,rose, sulphur yellow, scarlet,--all in splendid

mixture only

the flowers being of a rich yellow tint and very
EPA AME ak is Keke: crore toe eet tie iouseltlaeWeere roe ete ae

MIGNONETTE, Machet: A variety of very dwarf

vigorous growth with massive spikes of deliciously
scented red flowers, the best of all sorts for pots...

MIGNONETTIE, Giant White Spiral; An entirely

distinct variety growing three feet tall with long

spikes of white flowers often a foot or more in

in length and very sweet scented. Easily trans-

planted, or may be planted where they are to grow.

Set or thin plants to 18 inches apart.................

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HUMULUS Japonicus (Japanese Hop):

A very pretty and rapid growing annual

climber growing 10 to 15 feet in height........ 10

MINA lobata: A
splendid annual
climbing vine
from Mexice,

closely related
to the Ipomea,
but entirely dif-
ferent in its
flowers. The
flowers are pro-
duced in fork-

like racemes
about 15 inches
in length grow-
ing upright and
in great abun-
dance amidst
the luxuriant
foliage, present-
Inge Mavi: L)
striking aspect.
The flowers are

_ MINA LOBATA. tubular in form,
about three-fourths of an inch long; at first
of a bright red, they change to orange-yellow
and yellowish white when fully expanded.
The vine climbs to a height of 18 feet, and is
well suited for covering arbors, trellises, ete.
The seeds germinate very unevenly, some
coming up in a week, while others remain
dormant for a month, and they should be
started as soon as possible in the house, so as
to get good large plants for early planting
when danger from frost is past... ...........

PHACELIA (Whitlavia) campanularia:
This new California annual is one of the pret-
tiest blue flowering plants ever introduced.
The plant is of spreading bushy growth,about
7 inches tall by a foot across. The flowers
are very numerous, of an open campanulate
form, about three-fourths of an inch across,
and of the finest satiny blue, of a shade very
rare in flowers. rivalling the beautiful Salvia

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patens. It is of very easy culture and blooms’

in a few weeks from seeds. which may be
sown either under glass or where they are to
grow and thinned to 6 or 8 inches.............

DAHTLIA, New Single Striped and
Spotted: A new strain of tHe popular Single
Dahlias, the flowers of various colors, ele-
gantly striped, mottled and spotted.........

MIMULUS GRANDIFLORA. 4
(2-8 natural size.)

MIMULUS grandiflora, (New Mammoth
Mimulus): This is one of the very prettiest
and easiest grown of house or pot plants and
blooms very quickly from seed, and it is also
a fine bedding plant if grown in a cool, shady
place. Theplantsare 6 inches tall, of spread-
ing, compact growth and bear a profusion of
brilliant flowers which are curiously mottled
and spotted with rich crimson-maroon on
white or yellow ground. forming a most
attractive combination of rich colors. Sow
seeds in spring, for bedding, and in August
and September for winter blooming....-.....

POPPY, Jupanese Pompon: A beautiful
new variety of Poppy, bearing a great pro-
fusion of small, round, double flowers of
Many_brilliantycolors): asec ee eee

PETUNIA, Double Lilliput: Producesan
abundance of small double flowers of rich
velvety purple colors often spotted and
striped with white. The plant is dwarf ana
bushy and it is the prettiest and most satis-
factory double petunia I have seen.. ........

PANSY PARK, DWIGHT, MASS.

2-BLANC

Summer bedding plants.

15

The Bedding Violas are very popular in Europe,

but strangely enough, are entirely unknown
here and are now first offered in this country.
Nothing else will give such a profusion of flow-
ers during the Spring and early Summer months.
Soon after the snow is off in Spring they are a
brilliant mass, and if planted in bands of color
like ordinary bedding plants or in beds of a
single color, in good rich soil, they give a glare
of color till June or July that is very effective,
and blooming at a season when flowers are
scarce in our gardens, adds greatly to their
value. The best way to treat them is to sow the
seeds in May and as soon as large enough trans-
plant 6 inches apart in some spot in the garden
where they can grow till September. After the
frost has killed the ordinary bedding plants.
dig over and enrich the beds and fill with the
Violas, setting them 6 inches apart. They will
now be in flower and can be assorted and set
aceording to color in bands or any designs
desired. In June, after the best of the bloom is
past, remove the Violas and fill the beds with

In this way Violas can be grown to perfection and make our beds brilliant

and attractive at a season when, as usually treated, they are bare and unsightly. The following are

the best varieties for bedding:

Admiration, deep clear violet with yellow eye...........-.--.---0: ee retaeL le setae s Soyste sions aistasien 25
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Lutea splendens, deep golden yellow........... spsoce ObO-o-

Cornuta alba, pure white............... fe

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Violas, mixed, all the above colors mixed...............
Collection of 7 varieties, as above, in separate packets, one packet of each..................-.

NICOTIANA
afjfinis: One of
the finest annu-
als of recent in-
troduction. The
plants grow
about 3 feet tall
and bloom pro-
fusely all sum-
mer. The fiowers
are white, 2 or 3
inches long and
about as much
in diameter, and
are very sweet-
scented, a small
bed filling a
whole garden
with fragrance.
It also succeeds
admirably as a

: < x house plant. The
NICOTIANA AFFINIS. plants can be

(4 natural size.) taken up in the

fall, cut back and potted for the house, where
they will bloom freely all winter. Seed are
rather slow and uneven of germination and
should be sown ina frame or box......-.....

TEN WEEKS STOCK, Giant Perfection:
Ten Weeks Stocks or ‘‘Gilliflowers’’ as they
are often called, are among the most admired
of garden flowers. This new class is the finest
of all fcr garden culture. The plants grow 2
feet or more tall, of pyramidal growth and
have magnificent long spikes of very large
double and fragrant flowers; 9 colors mixed..
Giant Perfection, Pure White, the best

of all white varieties for florists’ use.. ....

a

ZEA gracilime variegata New Striped
leaved Maize: This variety surpasses the
variegated Japanese Maize by a more com-
pact growth and in the broader gracefully
drooping leaves, which are very regularly
striped with white. It is very effective in
combination with cannas and ‘other foliage

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Purple Queen, rich purple.............. soo kc gthte Mies d< od Sioa Se ae Reon eee ene re =
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Double Dwarf Compact: A
charming hardy annualof dwarf compact
growth, covered with small, double rose col-
ored flowers, very good for edgings........... 10

PETUNIA,
New Large
Flowered
Yettow
Throated:
This new in-
troduction
has proved a
remarkably
fine acquisi-
tion. The
flowers are
of large size
blotched and
striped with
white, purple
and crimson
with a broad,
yellow throat
veined like a
Salpiglossis.. 25

PETUNIA, YELLOW THROATED.
| SCHIZANTHUS pinnatus roseus (Butter-

A very fing addition to this
pretty, hardy annual. The fiowers are of a
delicate rose color shading off at the center
to white, the uppermost petal being almost
covered with a blood red spot. The plants are
of compact growth and literally covered with
flowers resembling small butterflies... ...... 10

TROPZOLUM minus (Nasturtion), Lady

Bird: A pretty and distinct variety of a rich
golden yellow color, each petal with a broad
vein of brignt ruby crimson at the base ..... 10

TROPLZOLUM minus, Chameleon: A bril-

_TROPEOLUM minus,

lant novelty in this popular class. The flow-
ers are crimson, bronze and gold, bordered
and flamed, changing in hue almost daily,
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Golden-leaved:
The foliage of this new sort is very distinct
from all others, being of a light greenish
yellow color and forms a most striking con-
trast witb the dark leaved varieties. The
flowers are brilliant scarlet. .............+...- 10

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Improvement in this fa-
vorite flower has been
_ quite marked during
the past few years,
during which many so-
' called new varieties
have been introduced.
I have tested all these
varieties and find some
of them of quite dis-
tinct and new tints,
while others are so
near like the old colors
that they cannot be
distinguised from
them. From about 20
varieties I have select-
ed 10 which I find dis- qi
tinct and fine addi-

tions to the old colors,
and offerin mixture. ©
They include Butter-

fly, Bronze Prince,
Princess Beatrice,
Orange Prince, Vesu-
vius, Adonis, Invinci-
ble Carmine, Fairy
Queen, etc. ‘Ten of the
most distinct new
varieties mixed, per
0z., 30c.; packet... 10
POPPY, Snowball;
The finest of all white

Poppies. The flowers
very large, pure
white, with deeply

fringed petals, very
double and perfectly
globular in form, the
plants appearing to be
covered with real
snowballs......... 10

ZEBRA ZINNIA.

(44 natural size.)

There has been great improvement in Zinnias
of late, and this entirely new and distinct
strain is the most decided break from the old
style that has yet been made. The flowers are
of medium size, of perfect form and of
various brilliant colors, about 50 per cent. of
the plants bearing flowers most elegantly
striped and spotted with several shades of
red, on white, yellow, rose, and orange
ground; sometimes the same plants bearing
both self-colored and striped flowers.........

DOUBLE ZINNIA, New Mammoth: A

ZINNIA Haageana fl.-pl.:

GOODELD’S CHOICH SEEDS.

NEW SWEET PEAS.

particularly fine new class of Zinnias, differ-
ing from the older ones in its unusually ro-
bust habit of growth and the immense size
(5 to 6 inches across) of its perfectly formed
very double flowers of various. striking
colors. ‘The plants rise to a height of 3 to
3% feet, are clothed with luxuriant foliage
and bloom freely during a long period. Be-
ing of great consistency, the tlowers are un-
influenced by heat, and remain in good con-
dition for several weeks; eight beautiful
MALICHIES AMIE Qian svn lelai-Peolaseereee reer
DOUBLE ZIN-
NIA, New
Pompon: The
flowers of this
beautiful new
strain are about
one-half the
size of the com-
mon Zinnia and
of the most per-
fect form, the
petals finely im-
bricated, over-
lapping each
other in the most
symmetrical
manner. The
colors are very
bright and va-
ried. The plants
are of dwarf,
compact growth
and fairly cov-
ered with flowers; mixed colors..............

A very hand-
some variety, with small, bright orange-yel-
low double flowers. Plants dwarf and

PANSY PALE DWIGHT, 0A Ss. 1%

In this department will be found the most showy of the flowers that adorn the garden and lawn.
It embraces, besides the true Annuals, some Biennials and Perennials that produce flowers the first
yearfrom seed. The figures on the right of the columns give the price of each variety, per packet in

cents.

AGERATUM: Pretty, hardy annual, with
abundance of flowers through the season;
fine for bouquets; four colors mixed.... .... 5

=| AMARANTHUS: Ornamental foliage plants
producing a fine effect when grown in beds
or masses. The leaves are maroon, red,
green and yellow, often curiously variegated.
Do best in soil not too rich.

salicifolius, (Fountain Plant) long, nar-

row, wavy leaves; three feet in height... 5
tricolor, (Joseph's Coat), red, yellow and
eLreenileayves 2pleObs a. «ete ere ate « 5
melancholicus ruber, blood red; 18inches 5
ABRONIA. AGERATUM. Henderi, maroon foliage; 2 feet. .... 10

Gordonii, bronzy maroon foliage, the top ‘of
the plants brilliant crimson: extra fine.... 10
bicolor ruber, lower half of leaf fiery red,

ABRONIA: Trailing plants resembling the
Verbena, with clusters of sweet-scented

flowers. Remove the husk before sowing the ; :

seed. ; pili half So RNeein ae: Ae agents pe es 55 5
bellata, rosy lilac monstrosus, (Mammoth Princes Feather,

ee J immense heads of blood-red flowers....... 5

ar a re yellow
OnE Te caudatus, long drooping spikes of blood-red

flowers; excellent for decorative purposes. 5

AMBROSIA Mesxicana: Bears graceful
sprays of small, white flowers, and is very
valuable for bouquets.............. eiexelovels ieee (LO

ASIER: The Aster is one of the best and
most popular of our hardy annuals, and no
garden should be considered complete with-
out a good collection of this beautiful flower.
The tall varieties should be set about a foot
apart, and the little Dwarf Bouquet 5 or 6
inches. Make the soil rich and deep for
Asters.

Truffaut’s Poony-flowered, splendid,
large flowers, the petals slightly incurved;

4) ofeet tale 2colors mixedt..-esees.. 4-1 10
ANTIRRHINUM. ASPERULA AZUREA EWAN am ps
(Snapdragon.) SETOSA. Y gps asin aa NTN
ANTIRRHINUM majus, (Snapdragon): Ky Lys Wy» ‘ pd

One of the best and most popular of the hardy
perennials ; blossoms abundantly all sum-
mer and until hard frost in Autumn; flowers
in spikes and very brilliant. Plants may be
set 8 or 10 inches apart. Ten of the best and
brightest varieties! mixede ssi. 2..3..22. 0355: 5
Tom Thumb, very fine; 6inches; mixed... 5
ASPERULA azurea setosa: An exceed-
ingly pretty hard annual, as useful as Sweet
Alyssum, producing clusters of small, light-

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about 10 inches in height, and plants may Ay? SSS
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grown plant, with a A
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blue flowers; most 5 ly i
excellent for cut- : ad Nill
ting: about 18 Wi UD

inches tall; set i

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ALYSSUM mar-
itimum, (Sweet
Alyssum): A well
known hardy annu-

al, with elusters of ; ‘
small, white flowers FLOWER OF Boe ASTER.
all summer; good (4% natural size.)

for beds and ex-
ceedingly fine for
HWOUGUETES:«.. seis 5

' S A New Rose,a magnificent variety, and one
aa We \\ of the very best; flowers large and very
double, with the petals finely imbricated; 2

ANCHUSA CAPENSIS. feet 15 bright, COlOrs, MIKE... ci... ice -- - 10

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ASTER, Pompon Crown, small, very double
flowers of various colors, with white centers;
extra fine ; mixed colors............ .cceeceee
Imbrique Pompon, flower small but very

double and perfect in form, of bright colors
and freely produced ; a very distinct and
fine variety; 18 inches; 20 colors mixed....
Blood Red, very dark blood-red and per-
tectlysdoublereeer re semiceereicckice reer
Dwarf Queen, a remarkably handsome
Aster, growing 8to 10 inches in height, each
plant bearing about a dozen very large and
perfectly double flowers; crimson and
white mixed

Cocardeau, or New
Crown, a beautiful
variety; flowers large,

double, with white-
quilled centers, sur-
rounded with flat

petals of another col-
or; 12 inches; mixed..
Washington, flowers
very double and per-
fect and of large size,
measuring under good
culture, 4 or 5 inches
in diameter; 2 feet;
mixed colors. ......°-.;

Dwarf Pyramidal
Bouquet, a fine va-
se riety, with large flow-
CROWN ASTER. ers, each plant form-
ing a perfect bouquet in itself ; 10 inches
tall, and one of the earliest of the Asters...
Victoria, a splendid class, with very large
and double imbricated flowers ; 18 inches
talliseisSicolorsemixe de i-3 yee ene

Newest Dwarf Bou-
quet, a very fine va-
riety for filling small
beds, or for edging ;
very dwarf and com-
pact; each plant
looks like a bouquet
of flowers set in the
ground; 6 inches;
mixed colors........

QUET ASTER.

Peony-flowered Globe, large, double flow-
ers, and strong, branching plant; the earli-
est of the Asters; 10 colors mixed

Hedgehog or Needle, long, sharply-pointed
petals; 2 feet; mixed colors

Betteridge’s Prize, a strong, branching
plant, with regularly quilled flowers; the
best quilled sort; mixed colors

BWOWALLIA: A very fine half-hardy an-
nual, good for the garden and excellent for
the house in winter; 18 inches tall, and plants
may stand a foot apart; blue and white,

Roezli, a new species, with azure blue and
white flowers which are double the size of
the old varieties; mixed colors,

BARTONIA
aurea: Showy,
brilliant golden
yellow flowers;
one foot tall.
Sow where they
‘ are to grow.....

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COME iberid-

ifolia, (Swan

River Daisy): A

very pretty little

hardy annual,
producing an
abundance of
white and blue
flowers; 8inches;
mixed colors....

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CHOICH SHEDS.

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hardy annual, the tall varieties growing some
2 or 3 feet in height, and in bloom from June
till frost, the branches being completely cov-
ered with flowers which resemble roses and
camellias. It is best to start the seed early in
boxes or a frame. Set the plants 18 inches
apart in good rich soil. The Balsam should
be well pruned or the flowers are too much
hidden by the foliage; a good way is to pinch
off allthe side branches as fast as they start,
leaving only the central shoot, which will
grow very tall, and be completely covered
with flowers.

Camellia-flowered Perfection, a new and
greatly improved strain and the most
double and finest in cultivation. Pure
white, pink, crimson, rose, mauve, scarlet,
white striped and spotted lilac and purple,
erimson mottled white, pink mottled
white, scarlet mottled white, all colors,

Camellia-fl. Perfection, White, a perfect-
ly double variety and the finest white
Balsam, nearly every plant producing flow-
ers as large and double as Camellias.
Very valuable for florists’ use.........-.-..

CALENDULA Meteor: One of the finest
new hardy annuals introduced of late years.

The flowers are very double with creamy

white petals regularly and evenly edged with

orange, giving the flowers a very novel and

elegant appearances, ...--ee cee een e

CALLIOPSIS: A
very showy class
of hardy annuals,
blooming abun-
dantly ; flowers of

a great many

shades of yellow,

orange and rich
brown, often finely

spotted. The

plants grow from

1 to 2feet in height,

and may be set

CALLIOPSIS. about 10 inches
apart; mixed colors,........ -...eeesee eee eee

CANNA: Beautiful foliage plants, with large,
broad leaves and scarlet or yellow flowers.
Soak the seed in warm water for 48 hours,
before sowing, and sow under glass early;
many varieties mixed,..

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CACALIA, (Tassel Flower): Tassel shaped,
searlet and yellow flowers; 18 inches tall;
CENTRANTHUS: Very pretty plants, with
large clusters of Small flowers; rose color
and white, mixed,........... <2 shoes acco. wee
CAMPANULA speculum, (Bell Flower):
Bears numerous small blue and white flow-
ers. Thin plants to 4 or 5 inches apart; mixed
COLO eee wie tae sss w= stipe’ as 2s eae
aE CHR YSANTHE-

MUM: The annual
varieties of the
Chrysanthemum
are among the most
showy of garden
flowers, blooming
freely all the sum-
mer. The plants
grow about 2 feet
tall, and seed may
be sown under glass
or in open ground.
The flowers are
both double and
single, and various
shades of red, yel-
low, Maroon, brown
and white. All
colors mixed,.......
Eclipse, An exceed-
ly showy new vari-

ANNUAL zg
: ety with golden yel-
CHRYSANTHEMUM. low flowers, with a
1 : purplish scarlet
a — a ring and a dark
DROmMnMtSken~ cs eo Bas. ek SIS ee eS a daleene
The Sultan, Rich crimson maroon with gold
Colored gqamn ei. <a ~ <0,0 SOO el eee eee

CENTAUREA, (Bachelor's Button): A genus
of very fine hardy plants, the colors varied
and DEBS. MIKO -COlOES,<. 4:6 «0% 0/6 Shes ds

CELOSIA cristata (Cockscomb): A very
curious half-hardy annual, blooming from
July until frost. They should have good rich
soil, and will well repay any extra care given
them in the increased size and beauty of the
combs. Set plants 15 inches apart; mixed

erence res eccoe

CONVOLVULUS
minor, (Dwarf
Morning Glory):
One of the pretti-
est of hardy annu-
als, producing an
abundance of flow-
ers through the
summer and au-
tumn. The plants
are of spreading
habit, and may be
set i5 inches apart.
Blue, white, lilac,
CONVOLVULUS MINOR. Cte, Ike. cot se

2 ts ie, mauritanicus

(Dwarf Morning Glory.) very pretty tes
hanging baskets: of a delicate lilac color,...

CREPIS: A desirable annual with good
double yellow, pink and white flowers: 1 foot
in height; mixed colors,.............. ee tae

CLARKIA: Fine and pretty hardy annual,
blooming profusely in early summer. Sow
seed in the open ground where they are to
bloom as soon as possible, and thin plants to

NEW SINGLE DAHLIAS.

DATURA: Large
branching plants about
two feet tall, with mag-
nificent yellow, violet
and white trumpet-
shaped, sweet-scented
flowers from 7 to 9 inch-
es long. Start the seeds
as early as possible un-
der glass. Double and
single, five varieties,
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DELPHINIUM (Lark-
spur): Very fine and
showy hardy annuals,
with long spikes of flow-
ers, and of the eaisest
culture. Sow as early
in the Spring as possi-

= ble in the open ground

(1-6 natural size.) and thin to 8 inches

apart. Ten of the finest double varieties

anGleGlors, AMmitKed.. ~oo--- ce She ease a wie
formosum, a splendid hardy perennial, pro-
ducing spikes of tlowers which are of one
of the most beautiful shades of blne known
RASH hw, CTS eo PE GU atelier siege = Sam eieleain elms
ab ( DAHLIA: This
popular flower is
easily grownfrom
seeds, which ger-
minate as freely
as Aster or Zinnia
seeds, and if
started early ina
frame or in boxes
in the house,
bloom almost as
early as plants
from the tubers,
and frequently
produce as fine
flowers. Seeds
saved froma large
collection of the
finest named
double varieties,

New Single: The
new single varie-

: ties of Dahlia

(4% natural size.) have become very
popular and can be highly recommended for
bedding, and are especially valuable for
bouquets. They bloom very freely and are of
all the colors of the double varietes, Finest
mixed, from the largest and best collection
in Europe..... Bilal, Ae Santos oa sai See etl Seek

Zimapani, a very handsome and singular
species of Dahlia. The flowers are on long,
wiry stems, are about two inches across,
and of the deepest, richest maroon color,
almost black, a color very rare in flowers.
It is remarkably fine for cutting............

DOUBLE DAISY.

known hardy little plant, with small, neat
double flowers in fall and early spring. Seed
should be sown as early as possible, and the
plants set 4 or 5 inches apart, in a cool, shady

| DOUBLE DAISY, (Bellis perennis): A well

5or6inches apart. The colors are purple, place. Best German seed, mixed colors,.... 15
rose, crimson, white, magenta,magenta edged Double White, extra fine..... ... aoe eee oe = iD
white, etc. Finest mixed, double and single, Longfellow, a new variety with large red

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COLLINSIA: Fine hardy annual 18 inches
tall, with rose, white and purple flowers in
large whorls; mixed colors,......-...-.....2..

DIANTHUS: These are commonly called
China and Japan Pinks, and are among the
most beautiful flowers now grown. The col-
ors are very rich and varied, and the flowers
are produced abundantly all the first sum-
mer, and often the second season quite as
well as the first. They grow 10 to 15 inches
high, and may be set 10 inches apart. Seed
germinates readily in the open ground or un-
der glass. My collection of Dianthus is no-
ted for being the largest and finest in Amer-
ica, and has been awarded the First Prize
four years in succession, every time it has
been exhibited, by the Massachusetts Hor-
ticultural Society.

Chinensis, (China Pink); small double flow-
ers in large clusters; mixed colors,. .......
Chinensis albus fl.-pl., double white,....
nanus roseus fl.-pl., rose color; extra fine,
imperialis, (Imperial Pink), double mixed,
imperialis albus, fl.-pl., double white,...
Heddewigi, magnificent single flowers from
2 to 8 inches across and of the richest col-
OLSSIMIXS AVC OVOLS eae eeecisisicanoee eiieisieteine
Heddewigi fl.-pl., double, mixed colors,
atropurpurius fl.-pl , very large, rich dark
red double flowers}... 25 .e. se ck os stereo
albus fl.-pl., large double white,............
nanus albus fl.-pl., very dwarf, with large
double white flowers,............ ........ ..
nanus coccineus fl. -pl. 5
LOG ys ejofsseyers:cfeves creietersioin« spe oe ae eee ee
diadematus fil.-pl., (Diadem Pink), large
double flowers of the most brilliant mark-
ings and rich, dazzling colors; mixed col-
ODS! jobs vidkaps's Gpeferevsiesdsersiese 6. cle MOM See eR Epa oe
Eastern Queen, very large white, beauti-
fully marbled with rose and erimson; extra

Crimson Belle, very large flowers of the
richest, deepest crimson; splendid sort,.
laciniat ws, large duplex fringed flowers,..
laciniatus fl.-pl., magnificent, large double
and deeply fringed flowers; mixed colors,.
laciniatus atrosanguineus fi.-pl., large,
double, dark blood red fringed flowers,.
atroviolaceus fl.-pl., dark violet, double,. .
striatas fl.-pl., double striped; extra, seiner
pumilus, neat dwarf variety, mixed colors,
nanus ft.-pl., very fine dwarf, double varie-
LN Wobb:-deXch COMO, Boooeabodo eGsecquaben onea
All the above in ‘splendid MtiXtUTE,......

ERYSIMUM: Showy hardy plants 18 inches
tall, with spikes of yellow and orange flowers;
excellent for cutting,... .................2..

ESCHSCHOLTZLA, (California Poppy);
very showy hardy annual with bright Bae
orange and white flowers. Sow seeds early
where they are to bloom; mixed colors,

EUPHORBIA marginata, (Snow on the
Mountain): A fine foliage plant, the leaves
on the top of the plants margined with pure
whites Shinehe sit allteretcteit ieee ise ere

GODETIA Ss,
New Varieties:
The new varie-
ties Godetias are
improvements
on the old sorts.
The plants grow
about 18 inches
tall, very com-
pact and bushy
and are com-
pletely covered
with large Aza-
lea-like flowers
of a peculiar sat-
iny appearance,
each plant re-
sembling when in
full bloom a min-
iature Chinese
Azalea. They do
best when sown
where they are to

grow and thinned to a foot apart. Satin rose

erimson, carmine and white mixed,

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NEW GODETIAS.

CHOICH SHEDS.

DIDISCUS ceruleus: An elegant annual
two feet high with umbels of sky blue flowers,

FENZLIA. dianthiflora: A pretty. Rae has
flowering little plant about 3 inches tall, with
rosy purple flowers; excellent for baskets or
edging to beds. Sow seeds where they are to
grow and thin to 3 inches apart,. ............

GAR DOQUA betonicoides: A plant about
18 inches tall with very fragrant foliage and
spikes of small reddish flowers; fine for bo-
iets ae. ees ae SS eerie

GuLLARDIA, (Blanket Flower): An excel-
lent bedding plant, of good habit and plenty
of red, orange and white flowers all summer;
about a foot in height, and plants should
stand 15 inches apart; mixed colors,..........

GILIA: Very pretty for masses or clumps.
Sow where they are to grow and thin to 4
inches: mixedcolorss) |... dieses cement

HELIANTHUS (Sunflower): Well known,
stately plants, with showy yellow flowers.
Double, finest double varieties. mixed,
cucumerifolius, a dwarf, very profuse

blooming species, the flowers about two
inches across, and excellent for cutting....
argophyllus (Silver-leaved Sunflower), very
ornamental, with soft downy, whitish foli-
EiChaodoodoeadodeanes soOUnGG00e SOG000500055p0
Giant Russian, of mammoth size,.........
uniflorus, very tall, of enormous size,......

HIBISCUS Africanus: Large showy flow-

ers, cream color, with black center,..........

GYPSOPHILA:
Very pretty
hardy annuals,
bearing numeros
and very graceful
sprays of small
flowers; very fine
for beds or bor-
der,and indispen-
sable for bou-
quets. Sow where
they are to grow.
elegans, white
and rose, mixed,
muralis, dwarf,
with beautiful
pink blossoms,...

IMPATIENS
Sultani: A new
species of peren-
nia! Balsam,
which has proved
to be a splendid
house plant and very valuable for bedding
out in summer. The flowers are from i to 14
inches in diameter, of a brilliant rose-scarlet
hue. ‘he plants are of compact growth,
branching freely, and the flowers are produc-
ed in profusion. It is almost a perpetual
bloomer. Seeds should be sown in a frame
OF boOxainkthejyhouser ss. 5 -ceiee ee eee

LEPTOSIPHOWN: Low-growing, pretty,
hardy annual with a profusion of small flow-
ers. Sow early in Spring; mixed colors,.....

LINARIA: A free-flowering hardy annual
with spikes of brilliantly- colored flowers, 1
foot tall: transplant or thin to 6 inches;
purple, orange, yellow, etc., mixed,.........

LIMNANTHES Douglasi: An exceeding-
ly pretty hardy annual, with handsome daisy-
like flowers, canary yellow with a broad
white margin; 6 inches tall,.

LINUM grandiflorum rubrum ‘(Scarlet
Flax): Showy, Phlox-like flowers; 1 foot,..

LUPINUS: The annual Lupins are very
showy plants with long spikes of pea-shaped
flowers of various shades of blue, purple, yel-
low and white. Plant where they are to grow;
20 sorts mixed,

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GYPSOPHILA.

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LOBELTIA: Beautiful hardy annuals, bear-
ing a great number of small, richly-colored
flowers. Exceedingly fine for baskets or edg-
ing to beds. About 6 inches in height, and
plants should be set 4 or 5 inches apart.
speciosa, sky blue, white eye, ...........-..
erinus compacta, ultra-marine blue,......
erinus compacta oculata, dark blue with
GISHMMEEBWHILE CYCs.ccccte ic <- meee cee se cect
GEAGHUSILOSER,. FOSC 'COlOP, . dice cet ween =
marmorata, white with sky blue border,..
White Gem, a pure white variety of dense,
OAM ACM UT URe Ce sacle cicie ore cl eereine le ee slatelere ©
Prima Donna, crimson maroon flowers...
JE OES LEAL BEBO DOOIGOL SO IIO SECO IAP Coe
cardinualis, (Cardinal Flower): A splendid
hardy perennial with spikes of brilliant
dark scarlet flowers, blooming the first sea-
son if sown early under glass. 2 feet, . ....
LYCHNIS: Handsome and showy hardy
perennials. Sow seeds early.
Chaleedonica, scarlet and white, mixed,.
grandijlora, very large and brilliant; 10
inches tall: scarlet, vermillion, rose,
OLAne oo MMi eLe:, MIXCds 2 Woe. Wee ee
MIRABILIS Jala-
pa: This old gar-
den favorite, popu-
larly called Marvel
of Peru and Four
O’clock, is one of the
most ornamental of
flowering plants, re-
sembling in its habit
of growth and form
of its bright and
varied colored flow-
ers, the beautiful
Chinese Azaleas; 2
feet tall; 8 varieties,
ri tlb-4\0 lbs oGae wegeooccs
Dwarf White, a
beautiful new va-
MIRABILIS JALAPA. riety only 10 inch-
Tgnatural size. es in height and
completely covered with flowers,.............
MIRABILIS longifiora (Jockey Club): A
species of trailing habit with long-tubed
very sweet-scented purple and white flowers,
a Single bed filling a whole garden with fra-
grance similar to that of tuberoses..........
MALOPE GRANDIFLORA: A splendid
hardy plant with large purple and white flow-
ers. Sow seeds early; two feet tall,..........
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM crystallinum
(Ice Plant); A curious half hardy annua]. The
leaves seem to be covered with crystals of
ice: of trailing habit; very fine for baskets...
MIM ULUS, (Monkey Flower): Very free- flow-
ering low plants with elegantly spotted flow-
GES; ‘splendid for house culture and good in
the garden. Sow seeds in the house.
hybridus tigrinus, splendidly spotted,.
tigrinus fl.-pl., double, brilliant yellow,
spotted, striped and mottled with crimson,
moschatus, (Musk Plant), yellow,.......
\uyWOLUCEL LA Levis
y (Shell Flower): A very
singular, hardy annu-
al, a native of Syria,
with curious shell-like
HOWELLS oon ee eee
MYOSOTIS, (Forget-
me-not): Well known
hardy perennials, with
clusters of small deli-

Cad

‘

first season if sown

early.

alpestris, blue, white
and rose mixed ae ts

alpestris grandiflo-

SHELL FLOWER. Ere. large, sky
19 2) pa eR inane Ce
palustris, (Common Forget-me-not), white
Poe! INC He SR ae Re eee dod DOD IGomrnsOC ee
semperjlorens, splendid new large-flowered
Variety Of theilast,.... 0-22. s-+-.---
dissitijiora, large, dark blue; splendid for
bedding,........-see.- ee eee eee cee ees
Azorica, celestina, sky HOM OSes le iceie cise

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MARIGOLD: For masses of yellow there

is nothing finer than the Marigold. The Afri-
can are tall, with large flowers, and the
French varieties bear numerous small, double
flowers, often finely striped with brown.
African Marigold, finest mixed,... ......
French Marigold, tall sorts, finest mixed,.
French Marigold,dwarf sorts,finest mixed,
signata pumila, (Golden Ring), one of the
best yellow bedding plants I have ever seen.
The plant grows very compact and bushy,
18 inches tall with elegant Fern-like foliage
and completely covered with small single
flowers of a golden yellow color with an
orange center. SAORI SE CC SOL OU CCS DOOR aE Ch O Gren

MIGNONETTE, sweet, (Reseda odorata):

Well known fragrant, hardy annual,.........

Miles’ New Spir al, has proved one of the
best. The plants are of a compact habit,
with long spikes closely set with flowers.
Piants should stand at least 18 ee
apart to become fully developed,........

NEMCPHILA: A very pretty hardy Diet al,

producing a profusion of small white and
blue edged and spotted flowers; about 6
inches high. Sow seed as early in the spring
as possible, in a cool, shady place, and thin
the plants to 5inches apart; 8 colors mixed,.

NIGELLA: Very curious hardy annuals with

large,showy blue and white flowers and finely
divided leaives; mixed Colors). ..¢2.-0:<s:0.-5=

NYCTERINTIA: Small plants with very pret-

ty star-shaped, sweet-scented flowers; mixed
He) MOLES aeinh o shies ciood Lecanto. paiwecoUOORGEUsUGS

NIEREMBERGTA: Profuse blooming lit-

tle plants, with white, lilac-shaed flowers;
fine for house culture, small beds or edgings,

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CENOTHERA (Evening Primrose).

G@NOTH ERA, (Evening Primrose): Showy,

hardy plants, which open their flowers sud-
denly about 6 o’clock in the evening.
acaulis alba, a very dwarf plant, producing
exceedingly beautiful pearly white flowers,
ADOUEAN CHES (ACTOSS es opts - clos oi slo) laaicle 5
Lamarckiana grandiflora, produces an
abundance of large, yellow flowers, 4 inches
across; very showy, hardy biennial, bloom-
ing first season if sown early

PANSY: The Pansy is one of the most beau-

tiful and popular flowers in cultivation. It
may be called a perpetual bloomer, for a bed
is never without flowers while the ground re-
mains open, though they are usually small
during the heat of the Summer. There is no
danger of making the soil too rich for Pan-
sies, and they should have an abundance of
water if large flowers are wanted. Plants
from spring sown seeds produce their largest
flowers in the Autumn of the first and Spring
of the second year, after which the plants be-
come exhausted, and new ones should be
obtained from seed.
Pansy, commmon mixed, a fine variety,...
Diamond strain, the finest ever offered.
(See novelty list for description and prices.)

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OXYURA chrysanthemoides: A remarka-
bly fine and very hardy plant, with Daisy-
like lemon yellow flowers, edged with white
Intoot/in' height age ened eet ereretarde eye

PERILLA Nankinensis: A dark leaved
foliage plant of great beauty, resembles the
Coleus, and is easily grown from seed; leaves
dark purple or deep mulberry; 18 inches tall,

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PHLOX DRUMMONDII.

PHLOX DRUMMONDTII: This is without
exception, the most brilliant and beautiful
annual in cultivation, and no garden, how-
ever small, should be without it. A bed of
these plants will be completely covered with
flowers from June until hard frost in autumn.
For a bed on the lawn, where a continuous

display is required, nothing can be finer. Fif- .

teen inches tall. Plants should be set a foot
apart if the soil is rich; if nearer they are
apt to mildew, which injures the flowers.
Phlox always makes a stronger growth and
bears larger, finer flowers when sown in the
ground where they are to bloom, than when
transplanted. Sow very early, and just
before a rain if possible, and thin to a foot
apart.

Phlox D. grandiflora: This greatly im-
proved strain is so much finer than the
common that the latter is not worth growing
in comparison. The flowers are of rounder
more perfect form and much larger, each
flower measuring from aninch to an inch
and a quarter across, with good culture.
My strain of this is the finest in the world
and has received the First Prize several
times at the shows of the Mass. Horticul-
tural Society,—every time it has been ex-
hibited.

Twenty-eight Varieties, all in splendid
mixture
Twenty-eight varieties, in separate pack-
ets, as follows: White; White with dark
eye; Deep Purple: Deep Purple with white
eye; Deep Purple striped white; Carmine
with white eye; Carmine striped white;
Chamois Rose; Scarlet; Scarlet striped
white; Carmine with very large white
center; Rose with very large white center;
Violet with very large white center, Light
Yellow; Crimson striped white; Brilliant
Crimson with purple and white eye; Pink
with white eye; Rose; Rose with white eye;
Rose striped with white; Dark Purple with
pure white center; Carmine with pure
white center; Rose with pure white center;
Rose Marbled; Violet Marbled; Violet with
white eye; Brilliant Crimson with pure
white starry center.

Each of the above 28 varieties in separate
packets, each variety or packet
Collection of 20 varieties, in separate
packets, one packet of each

Phlox Drummondi, common mixed.......

New Dwarf Phlox, a very bushy variety
only 5 or 6 inches tall, and completely cov-
ered with small flowers which are of all the
brilliant colors of the tall varieties. It can
be highly recommended for edging to beds
and for house culture; 10 colors mixed....

GOODELL’S CHOICE SEEDS.

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PETUNIA: Few flowers equal the Petunias
for a brilliant display. They are very hardy
and of the easiest culture, and their flowers
are produced in profusion from June until
hard frosts in Autumn; fine varieties mixed,
Emperor strain: (See novelty list.
Double; The double Petunia bears no seed,

and seed that will produce a fair proportion
of double flowers is produced by crossing
the single flowers with the double, which is
a slow and expensive process. Seed should
be sown in a frame or boxes, and particu-
lar care taken to save the smallest, weakest
plants, as they are the ones that produce
the finest double flowers. Packets of about
S0lscedis) finst qiWwalitiyn es ces) eels s eee
Double Fringed, produces from 10 to 25 per
cent. of large, double and beautifully fring-
ed flowers. Packet of 50 seeds,............

PHACELIA: Fine hardy annuals; excel-
lent for cutting for bouquets; blue and white,

Se POPPY, (Papa-
spot dea, ver): This old
&é he SEAS Phin and well-known
Be ney see 5G flower, like many
ORS S ae Paes: other old fash-

aa Oto ioned flowers,has
a been much im-
> proved of late,
and those who
have not seen
the modern vari-
eties would be
surprised at the
great improve-
ment made. The
flowers are now
as large and
showy as Peonies
very double, and
of great variety
of color; choicest
mixed, of every
variety and

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umbrosum, anew variety, with large, showy
single flowers of an intense scarlet color,
with a large coal black spot at the base of
each petal; one of the best.................

PLATYSTEMON Californicum, an ele-
gant low growing plant with Phlox-like
cream-colored flowers in abundance.........

PORTULACA
grandiflora:
For brilliant daz-
zling colors, noth-
ing can excel a
bed of Portulaca
when in full
bloom. The colors
are numerous and
produced in pro-
fusion allsummer.
Easily transplant-
ed at any stage
of its growth,
even when in full
flower. The seed

germinates slowly

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DOUBLE POTULACA.

requiring considerable heat, and care must
be taken that the surface does not get dried
out, which will surely ruin the seed. Seed
often fails to germinate from this cause,
‘especially when sown in the open ground.
Men (COLOLS MIXED yiai5 co ae sete oe eee
Double rose-flowered : A perfectly double
variety of the above, the flowers closely re-
sembling small roses. Everybody who sees
a bed in bloom is delighted with it. About
one-half of the plants from seed of first
quality will usually produce double flowers.
To make a bed of all double flowers, set
plants when small 3 inches apart, and as
soon as they show flower transplant the
double ones to a bed where they are to
bloom, setting the plants 8 inches apart.
Eight fine colors mixed, first quality...... F

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PANS Ys PARK, DWIGHT, WASS.

POLYGONUM orientale.(Princes Feather):
An old, very showy plant from 5 to 8 feet tall.
bearing graceful, drooping painicles of red
and white flowers; mixed colors..........-..-
New Dwarf, a beautiful dwarf variety of

the above....- ASE Bie = ce vate Mte claret lero

RICINUS, (Custor Oil Bean): A class of
ornamental foliage plants of great beauty
and quite a tropical appearance; plant 6 to
15 feet tall; leaves very large, sometimes 2
feet in diameter; fine as single specimens, or
in small groups. Plant the seed in the
open ground about the middle of May, in this
latitude, and give the plants good rich soil,
and plenty of room. Five varieties, mixed..

SALPIGLOSSIS (Velvet Flower).

SALPIGLOSSIS, (Velvet Flower): An ex-
ceedingly fine hardy annual that deserves
more extended culture than it receives. The
flowers are bell-shaped. of very rich and
varied colors, the texture of the petals re-
sembling the richest velvet. About 2 feet tall
and the plants should be set or thinned to 8
inches apart. Do best in sandysoil. All col-
GENER EG cats = Sato dises cisw oh Seen Seales oboe:
grandiflora, a new variety, with flowers

twice the size of the old, and of a great
variety of rich colors; mixed colors.......

SCHIZA N-
THUS, (But-
terjfly Flower) :
An exceedingly
pretty half
hardy annual,
growing about
2 feet in height,
and literally
covered with
small, curious-
ly spotted and

SCHIZANTHUS. mottled flowers

resembling small butterflies; 10 varieties
CIB ee. . 3A a ee EO Se eee
SENSITIVE PLANT, (Mimosa pudica): A
tender annual of spreading habit, with pretty
foliage; the leaves when touched, suddenly
close and droop in a most curious manner...
SALVIA, (Flowering Sage): Very beautiful
half-hardy plants, remarkable for the bril-
liancy of their colors. Sow seed early in a
frame,or in the house, if possible, and trans-
plant 12 inches apart after the weather has
MECOIMOMWATI serene oS s tO, IN en Sale es
splendens, large flowers in long spikes and
of the brightest SeArlOb Is 2 woe ee ose eee
coccinea splendens, scarlet...........-.....
patens, produces the most beautiful shade of
blue known in flowers. Plants may be cut
back to the ground in the fall and the roots
Poned: Lor TieMOuSe... ... 2. .255.2 =e an see ulos
STOCK, Virginian,(Cheiranthus maritimus):
A very profuse blooming hardy annual of
easy culture, with a profusion of small white,
had and red flowers; 8 inches tall; mixed
POLOERM oetanian Woilarse ceo wha lks oeeieoiaicin wicte stein © e

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TEN WEEKS STOCK.

STOCK, Ten Weeks: Beautiful and popular

hardy plants, with splendid spikes of double
fragrant flowers. Seed germinates easily
either in the house or garden. If trans-
planted, do so when the plants are quite
small, setting them a foot apart. Best German
seed, 15 eulogs mixeds.:.422i62.5 Loe kos. v..

SILENE, armeria (Lobel's paichiny)- A

pretty plant with clusters of pink and white
HOWSrs: newer Cutting = Oe) othe ees 3 -

TROPQ@OLUM minus, (Nasturtium): <A

splendid class of half-hardy annuals, with
flowers of many shades of yellow, orange,
scarlet and vermillion, often finely spotted.
They make very brilliant beds,and fiower best
in rather poor soil; 10 inches in height: set
plants 10 inches apart: 9 varieties mixed....
Nine colors separate, sulphur spotted with
maroon, orange and vermillion, yellow,rose,
crimson, maroon, scarlet, ruby red, light
red, light yellow: each COLO andy 4. yea ve
Empress of India, a variety of a deeper,
more brilliant scarlet color than any other;
dark, foliagesaecau’. socces cee eee eon eee

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VERBENA HYBRIDA,

VERBENA: One of the best and most popu-

lar bedding plants in cultivation. Plants
grown from seed fiower better and make
stronger. healthier plants than from cuttings,
and are often quite fragrant. A seeding Ver-
bena, if given good, rich soil, will cover a
space of 4 or 5 feetin diameter, and be amass
of flowers all through the season. Start the
seeds as early as possible, and set the plants
at Jeast 18 inches apart
hybrida, saved from my collection, contain-
ing more than a hundred varieties of every
shade known in the Verbena................
Pure White, always true to color......-....
Scarlet, finest scarlet and bright red shades
TLR OG AUTOS eso Mean, sels we, oe eo tyae » vine Ae
striata, various colors, finely striped.......
Montana, a hardy perennial species with a
profusion of rosy-purple, very fragrant
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GOODELI’?S CHOICE SEEDS.

SCABIOSA, (Mourning Bride): This old
hardy annual deserves a place in every gar-
den, being very showy and of a great variety
of colors, ranging from white to almost black.
For cutting for bouquets there is nothing
finer. Plants should be set a foot apart.
Double Tall: 18 inches; mixed colors......
Double Dwarf: 1 foot; extra fine; mixed

colors

VISCARIA: A handsome hardy annual a

foot tall, with various-colored flowers; mixed
colors

VINCA: A splendid
house and bedding plant
with Phlox-like flowers
and glossy green leaves;
sow seeds early under
glass; 18 inches tall.
rosea, fine rosezcolor...
rosea alba, very bLand-

some, white with rosy
OVE sisloeiSemvecmn sete

WHITLAVIA: A pro-
fuse blooming,
annual of low spreading
growth, withvery pretty
bell-formed blue and

WAbO MOMOLS er eee estate seston = eter seit teleletoler=
ZINNIA, Double: A magnificent half-hardy
annual, producing an abundance of flowers,
which are as large and double as the Dahlia,
the same flower keeping in perfection two
months. Plant branching, about 2 feet in
height. Set plants 18 inches apart; eight fine
COlOrsimiEXe dey ce cere ee ee eee eee

DOUBLE ZINNIA, New Dwarf: The
plants are of avery dwarf compact growth,
flowers of medium size and. of the most bril-
liant colors, in great abundance; fiery
scarlet, pure white, purple, orange, lemon,
buff, and many other colors mixed...........

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The annual climbers are very useful for covering
arbors, verandas, fences, etc., which they will do

in a very short time.
ished as soon as they begin to run.
ABOBRA veridiflora: Highly ornamental,
bearing small scarlet fruits; 10 feet..........
BRYONOPSIS laciniosa: Elegant foliage
and small, green-striped fruits,turning to red,
striped with white; 10'feet.../ oc... c+ eee:
CALAMPELIS scabra: A beautiful plant
with racemes of bright orange flowers. Sow
seeds under glass; 6 feet tall.................
CARDIOSPERMUM halicacabum, (Bal-
loon Vine): Very ornamental, with singular
inflated, balloon-like seed capsules. Sow
under glass Steet nciecctasecuec cists ceric

COCCINEA

N Veo ( B. Indica: Very
i : Mee ( aa handsome ivy-
Zz, ny hy BY ~~ a) like, smoot h,

ar glooey, lesyes,
TN VW ASS and large, white
i / hy AOWweES” which
are followed by
deep scarlet
fruits; 8 feet...
CUC UMIS dip-
saceus:; An in-
teresting climb-
er with oval
yellow fruits; 10
feet

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KA exptlo-
dens: A rapid-
growing climb-
er with pretty
oval fruits,
which explode

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COCCINEA INDICA.
with a noise when ripe................ eee ees

Support should be furn-

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COBCG@A scandens: A beautiful half-hardy
plant, growing 20 or 30 feet in a season; flow-
ers, large, purple, bell-shape. Start the seeds
as early as possible in the house, and set them
edgewise, and do not water. unless the earth
gets very dry, otherwise they are apt to rot..
alba, a rare and beautiful white variety of

thelaboverncs c.f sn tisecoeroe sees Sic es

CONVOLVULUS major, (Morning Glory):
A well-known and very popular hardy climber
of rapid growth, with splendid large flowers
of a variety of colors, All colors mixed....

DOLICHOS lablab, (Hyacinth Bean): A
good climber with purple and lilac flowers..

ECHINOCiISTIS lobata: A very strong,
rapid-growing, climber, with ivy-like leaves
and large clusters of whitish flowers in pro-
fusion allsummer. Seed must be planted in
the fall, or well soaked in warm water........

IPOM@A: One of the best of the climbers,
with splendid large flowers resembling the
Morning Glory, but much larger and of more
brilliant colors; mixed colors
Quamoclit, (Cypress Vine): Elegant foliage

and small, bright scarlet and white flowers.
Soak the seed well in warm water and sow
under glass early; mixed colors............

LOPHOSPERMUM scandens: One of the
finest of climbing plants, with bell-shaped
rosy-carmine flowers; 6 feet; sow in boxes...

MAURANDYA
Barclayana: A
beautiful hardy
climber, with bell-
shaped flowers and
neat, abundant
foliage; 6 feet;

: mixed colors......

YMUKIA scabrel-

/ ta; A fine climber

of rapid growth,

with heart-shaped
leaves and scarlet

\ berries... ce clees

NO RN AMENTAL

N CUCUMBERS:

Very fine climbers
with highly orna-
MAURANDYA. mental fruits of
various curious forms and colors. Balsam

Pear, Balsam Apple, Gooseberry formed. Ser-

pent-fruited, and several other sorts, mixed.

PHASEOLUS coccinea (Scarlet-runner

Bean): Well-known climber, with brilliant
scarlet, flowers... 5... 35 pac ce eieiebele ere tener

eee eee ee ee ecce

ORNAMENTAL GOURDS.

ORNAMENTAL GOURDS: Rapid-grow-
ing climbers, producing some of the most
elegantly colored and singularly formed of all
fruits. Plant in rather poor soil. Orange,
Lemon, Apple, Pear-formed, and many other
SOTUS |MIKeGs 2 ete ere eke <i se aeieeee
Japanese Nest Egg, a new variety of

Gourd having highly ornamental fruits that
so nearly resemble hens’ eggs in size, form
and color, that even the ‘biddies” are
deceived. When ripe they will not freeze
or break, and make the best nest eggs.
Plant in rather poor soil, and treat like
lf soil is rich they grow too

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SWEET PEAS: A well-known and very GOMPHREN Aglobosa, (Globe Amaranth) :

fragrant hardy annual. Plant in rows or | The best known of the Everlasting flowers.
clumps 4 inches deep, as early in the spring Do not pick untilthe flowers are fully grown.
as possible, and furnish support as soon as Mixedicolorsiasacet ons. aenetie cts Naess Neclees nae
up. 12 colors, mixed, per lb., $1.00, per oz., 10 HELICHRY-
PEN SP RCKOUSe A. ae era ede oe = ee ene sani dea wes 5 5 SUM monstro-

Twelwe colors separate.--White, pink and
white, blush, purple, dark red, scarlet in-
vincible, purple striped, black, light blue
and purple, blue-edged, scarlet striped,
white, pink—each color, per oz., 15 cts; pkt 10 | %

Collection of 12 colors, one packet of each,
75 cents.

TROPQ@OLUM majus: One of the very best
and easiest grown of the climbers, succeed- Z
ing in any garden soil. The flowers are of
many shades of yellow and scarlet, striped |
andispotied- sllscolors mixed. 2: .c:-dsceen2.. 5
Eleven colors separate,--crimson, scarlet, |

orange, brownish lilac, chccolate, yellow,
scarlet-striped, light yellow, straw color
spotted, purple, violet, maroon,—each color 10 HELICHRYSU
peregrinum (Canary-bird Flower): Bears a
profusion of small, bright yellow flowers;
VEE tines S15 fects. oa 2 oy «eee. oe 10
Lobbianum, a beautiful species with flow-
ers resembling the common T, Majus, but
they are more cup-shaped and of more
brilliant colors; 8 feet; mixed colors...... 10

THUNBERGIA: A very ornamental free-
flowering tender annual; exceedingly fine
for baskets, and does well in the garden;
sow seed in a frame or boxes; 4 feet: mixed
COLOES Fao ee eee icone paaterin. Mee Se, bo B ise 10

VICIA GERARDI: A pretty and very
hardy plant, bearing a profusion of pea-
haped violet-purple flowers, in clusters all

summer; 6 feet........... Lo ere eS 5 be oe us ye
Zz EVERLASTING FLOWERS, ~ HELIPERUM Sanjordi: A very choice

sum: One of the
very best and
most showy of
the Everlastings;
flowers very
large and double
and of many
bright colors; 2
feet. mixed
COOLS peeer ener 5

RHODANTHE :
Very elegant and
delicate rose col-
ored, white and
maculated flow-

f. ers; mixed colors 10

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variety, each plant bearing a good many large
clusters of small. rich golden-yellow flowers. 10
XERANTHEM UM: Purple and white double
The Everlasting Flowers are a very valuable bell.shaped flowers; mixed colors... ......
and beautiful class, keeping their natural
form and color for many years. The flowers
should be cut when in the bud, or as soon as

ae 2 ee ee
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they begin to open, and hung up ia smell | Sy OPNAMENTAL GRASCES, =

They may then be worked up into small
bouquets, wreaths, baskets, etc., and make
beautiful ornaments for the parlor. Plants

of all the varieties may be set about ten The Ornamental Grasses are very useful for
inches apart. working up with the Everlasting Flowers.
Sow in the open ground early in the spring.
ACROCLINIUM rosewm: one of the They should be cut when in bloom. Tie up
most beautiful of the Everlastings; bright in small bunches, and dry in the shade.
rose color and white; mixed colors........... 5| 25 finest Annual sorts, mixed... ...... 10
New Double,a splendid double variety of 15 finest Perennial sorts, miaxed........ 10
the above EJs. ave oie?) ates Steed atekpon ra tcteka sie etelerde as 10 ERIANTHUS Ravenne: A beautiful hardy
AMMOBIUM grandifiorum: This is a - perennial grass, growing 10 feet in height with
valuable addition to the Everlasting flowers, elegant plumes of flowers a foot in length;
being double, pure white and twice the size very fine as single specimens for lawns;
GHENCZOIGEVATIOL Ye ons 2 occ ney ewe eee ek oce 5 blooms secend seaSOn............-- Pa tse, ey tofese 10

The varieties under this head mostly flower in the spring and summer of the second year, from
seed, and most of them continue in perfection for many years. Seeds may be sown at any time in
the spring; and as they mostly require two or three weeks to germinate, particular care should be
taken to keep the ground entirely shaded from the sun and well watered until they come up. Set
plants a foot apart in any unused corner of the garden the first year, and transplant to the beds where
they are to bloom, early in the fall or spring. It is well to protect them during the winter with a slight
covering of leaves, straw, or evergreen boughs.

COLLECTION OF PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS.
PRICE, 80 CENTS.

For 30 cents I will send all of the following 12 varieties, one packet of each: Aquilegea, 30 varieties
mixed: Canterbury Bells, double and single, mixed; Delphinium, mixed colors; Clove Pinks,
New Spotted Foxglove; Ipomopsis; Pyrethrum roseum, mixed colors; Improved Sweet
William, all varieties in splendid mixture; Double Feverfew; Sweet Rocket; Perennial Pop-
pies, mixed colors: Veronica, mixed colors.

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ACHILLEA ptarmica fl.-pl. (Millflower):
Of dwarf, spreading habit, with a profusion of
small, double, pure white daisy-like flowers..

ADLUMIA cirrhosa, (Mountain Fringe):
A very fine biennial climber, with graceful
foliage and clusters of small tubular pink
flowers: 8: Teeth Se Ne eas a roils eles ee

ALYSSUM saxatile compactum (Gold
Dnst): A charming little plant with golden
yellow flowers......... Ere niente CaaS AL aeae cee

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, (Japan Ivy): This
is the vine so popular for covering the walls
of brick and stone buildings, clinging close to
the walls and climbing to a great height.
Seeds require about a month to germinate,
and had best be sown in the fall, or in a box
and placed where they will freeze, which will
helpigermination. ye jee eee eee

ARISTOLOCHIA, sipho, (Dutchman’s Pipe
Vine): A magnificent hardy shrubby climber,
with large leaves and curious pipe-formed
brown flowers; 50 feet..... SStas Satna afer Mls ce otel eval le

AKMERIA maritima, (Sea Pink): Very
hardy plant, much used for edging; rosy pink;
GE 0G ce oe IO i ie i iio a wR

AQUILEGIA, (Columbine): An old, hardy
perennial, producing fine flowers of a great
many colors; 30 varieties mixed.... ..........
cerulea, flowers 2 or 3inches in width and

as much or more in length; sky blue with
white centers; 3 feet tall. This and the fol-
lowing are finest of all the Aquilegias.......
cerulae hybrida: Flowers very large, the
center petals yellow, while the spurs and
sepals are of a beautiful porcelain blue.....
chrysantha, like the above except in color,
which is a beautiful canary yellow; remains
in) bloom along times. 2 eee rey eee

BIGNONTIA grandiflora, (Trumpet Vine):
A rapid-growing, climbing, hardy shrub, with
large bunches of rich orange-scarlet flowers..

CAMPANULA: These are among the best
of the perennials, with large bell-shaped flow-
ers, white, rose, blue, etc.

Medium, (Canterberry Bell), double and sin-
gle mixed; seizhtyicolorsees) >. «ae eee eee
calycanthema, a new and beautiful variety,
with the calyx the same color as the corolla,
grandiflora, very large open flowers of a
beautiful light blue, remaining in bloom half
the: summer: 2: feet. csc seerstt sh eee eek

grandiflora alba, white; very fine..........
CEDRONELLA cana: Long spikes of pur-

le flowers and fragrant foliage; 2 feet.......
CHELONE barbata: An elegant plant with
long racemes of scarlet Pentstemon-like flow-
ers; 3 feet tall
CARNATION, (Dianthus caryophyllus): The
most magnificent of the Pink family; fine
pia. €2X0 HERA Hb Gane Vas Hm OU ey AG cay WGNOD au He
Choicest mixed, German seed from named
flowersiOnlysay techs eee ce aa a aguas Deane
DIANTHUS plumarius, the old original
fragrant: Clovey Rinks os... ase. nae eee
plumarius, fl.-pl., a fine double variety of
they aboveree cee. BTM O Eee Me Cy Ulloa
DELP HINIUM, (Perennial Larkspur): For
a mass of blue there is nothing that will equal
in richness and brilliancy the Perennial Lark-
spurs finestimixed i. jijseeo ean ones see eres
Double; finest double varieties mixed......

DIGITALIS, (Foxglove): A very fine peren-
nial, with very long racemes of drooping bell-
shaped flowers; 3 feet; mixed colors..... ....
Ivery’s New Spotted, a great improvement

onitheloldemsortseeen eee eee eee

GLADIOLUS: The Gladiolus is easily
raised from seed, flowering the third year and
seedings are always of a great variety of col-
ors. The bulbs should be taken up in the fall
and preserved like Dahlias; choicest mixed...

HEDYSARUM coronarium: Racemes of
pea-shaped scarlet and white flowers; very
fine: mixed’ COlorsesy ys se Pace S wae ee mee

HESPERIS matronalis, (Sweet Rocket):
Large clusters of sweet-scented white and
purple HowersiTomeeia a ae eee enn nee.

HIBISCUS coccineus: A magnificent per-
ennial with large scarlet flowers, 4 inches
across. Requires protection in the Northern
States during the winter; 6 feet tall...........

GOODELI?S CHOICE SEEDS.

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HOLLYHOCK, (Althea rosea):
showy of all the perennials;
double

IBERIS sempervirens, (Perennial Candy-
tuft): Very desirable perennial, bearing clus-
ters of white flowers in May and June........

IPOMOPSIS, (Summer Cypress): A beau-
tiful plant, with finely divided leaves and long
spikes of scarlet and yellow flowers; 3 feet
tally smixed Colors: 4: see cite cee

The most
fine mixed,

JAPAN IRIS.

IRIS Kempferi, (Japan Iris): This new
Iris, from Japan, isthe most magnificent of
all the Iris family. The flowers are from 5 to
8 inches in diameter, white and many shades
of rich blue and purple, often blotched and
laced with yellow and white. Easily grown
from seeds, which germinate in 3 to 4 weeks;
ANTE! COLOLS vie Hs ce 151 sieiere eles ie lal ole ka tee stepe Meyers Merete

IRIS Germanica, (German Iris):. A splen-
did species with most elegantly spotted, reti-
culated and variegated flowers on rich yellow,
brown and maroon grounds. Sow seeds in the
fall, or in a box and place where it will freeze
for a time, which will hasten germination.....

LINUM perenne, (Perennial Flax): Very
graceful and handsome; blue, yellow, white,
LOSE RELCS, MIKE...) cuslecletsfels atelsyeleiaier iter ener

LUPINUS, (Lupins): Very showy plauts, 2
to 8 feet tall, with large spikes of pea-shaped
flowers of many shades of blue, yellow and
white; 15 varieties mixed.....................-

LUNARIA biennis, (Honesty): An old plant
with purple flowers and curious silvery seed
pods; very useful for winter bouquets; 2 feet,

LATHYRUS latifolius, (Perennial Pea): A
fine perennial climber, with large clusters of
red and white flowers................. 20.20 00e-

PAPAVER, (Perennial Poppy): Very showy
scarlet and orange flowers, 4 inches across
with large black blotches......... ........-. ::

POTENTILILA: These are very popular in
England and should be grown more in this
country. The flowers are of very brilliant
and varied colors and freely produced for a

‘long time; 1 foot; double mixed, from a
choice collection ye rear meee ce eee eee

PERENNIAL PHLOX: The Perennial
Phlox is the best hardy perennial we have,
and is especially fine for city gardens, as it
does well in partial shade. If fresh seed is
sown in the open ground late in the autumn,
it will germinate freely early in the spring,
and flower the same season. Fresh seed
saved from about 40 choice sorts, sent in Oc-
tober and November only....-......-...2.-.-1

PRIMULA, (Polyanthus or Primrose): A
very interesting and beautiful class of spring-
blooming flowers. Seeds require from 4 to 6
weeks to germinate, and must be sown under
glass.
elatior, choicest mixed from named flowers,
Duplex, splendid double varieties...........
Gold-laced, yellow-edged flowers; very fine,

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Harlequin, a new variety with elegantly

mottled and spotted flowers............... 15
Dwarf, a dwarf compact plant, only 6 inches
tall very time; mixed COlOrs...-..c-.42.<2s= 10

Dwarf, double, a double variety of the last, 15
All the varieties in splendid miature,
making the finest strain of Sweet Wil-
MAINS GVETIOMCECGS en ~ .. . Be Selele es acie pele ees 10
PRIMULA vulgaris: This is the Yellow
Primrose or Cowslip of England, blooming in
SpeINne ANG VEryApLleuby ..<\. Nels cis: elaicteooe ines Se. 10
PYRETHRUM roseum, (Insect Powder
Plant): A fine, hardy plant, with large Daisy-
like flowers of different shades of red. The
insect powder of commerce is the dried and
powdered petals of the flowers; mixed colors,
Parthenium fil.-pl., (Double Feverfew)....
parthenifolium awreum, (Golden Feather)

TRITOMA grandi-
flora, (Red-hot
‘Poken=riant)is A
very handsome and
showy hardy herba-
ceous plant, with
tall spikes of bright
red and orange flow-
ers. North of New
York it is best to
take up the plants
with a little earth
and place in the cel-
lar, where they will
keep safely till
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IMPROVED PRIZE SWEET WILLIAM.
(44 natural size.)

SWEET WILLIAM, (Dianthus barbatus):
The Sweet William is an old and well-known

flower, and has been much improved of late
years, the trusses and flowers being larger
and of a greater variety of rich and beautiful

One of the best of
the perennials, the
flowers in long

colors. My strains are the finest in the coun- spikes of very
try, and hea received First Prizes when ex- ee bright scarlet, rose,
hibited at the shows of the Massachusetts GRANDIFLORA. yellow, etc.; mixed
Horticultural Society. COLOTS ae oie See oe oleate) ole ais eee eee is ot aaa 10
Carter’s Auricula-eyed, large white cen- | WALLFLOWER, (Cheiranthus Cheiri): A
ters, bordered with various shades of rich- | very beautiful half-hardy perennial with
est red, crimson, maroon, etc.; extra choice, 10| spikes of fragrant flowers resembling the Ten
DowbvleW Rites VEW=. . 3222-2606 s 02-2 i .-- 10) Weeks Stock. They require the protection of
Double varieties mixed, avery fine strain, 10 a cold-frame or pit during winter, where the
Dunnett’s Dark Crimson, a splendid sort winters are severe: 1 to 2 feet tall; choicest
of the deepest crimson or maroon, almost double mixed, a great variety............. So, ik
black.... ood SS eee cee ode 5| WISTARTIA sinensis, (Chinese Wistaria):
Dunnett’s Dark Crimson. Double, splen- A splendid shrubby climber, with clusters of
i eoceb otc ouueLeuusScOrese cos BEDE Be Oe nD Stade 10} pea-shaped blue and white flowers; 30feet.... 25
Hunt’s Perfection, very rich colors bor- VERONICA: Showy spikes of blue flowers, 10
dered and edged with white........ Sosa toe 10| YUCCA filamentosa: A grand hardy plant,
Hunt’s Perjection, Double, beautiful with a tropical aspect, bearing tall spikes of
double varieties of the last........ ......... 15 lily-like white flowers wey 15)

There is a good deal of pleasure in growing house plants from seeds, and very often as many plants
can be grown from a packet of seeds as would cost several dollars if purchased from a green-house.
Many of the varieties germinate as easily and quickly as the common annuals if properly treated. Fill
shallow boxes (cigar boxes are just the things) nearly full with very fine, nice garden soil of a sandy
nature, and press it down smooth and hard ; make drills an inch apart by pressing the straight edge of a
thick pane of glass into the soil to the depth of a sixteenth or an eighth of an inch, according to the size
of the seeds ; sow the seeds and fill up the drills with fine sandy soil that has been sifted through a fine
sieve ; press down the soil quite hard over the seeds and water carefully with a fine spray, so as not to
wash the soil from the seeds: cover each box with a pane of glass and set them in a good warm place.
A mantel shelf behind a stove is a good place for those who do not have a green-house. Take particular
care to keep the soil just moist, so that it does not look dry, until the seeds germinate. As soon as the
plants begin to come up, give plenty of air by partially or wholly removing the glass, and move the boxes
at once to a warm, sunny window. Very fine seeds, like Calceolaria, Begonia, Achimenes, Gesneria and
Tydza, should only be covered with a mere sprinkling of earth, not more than the thickness of a sheet of
thick paper. The best way to water the seeds and young plants is to set the box in a pan containing an
inch or two of water and allow it to soak up from below. Do not wet the stems or leaves of small plants,
as it is liable to cause them to ‘‘damp off” or decay. (The above directions apply particularly to the
smaller house plant seeds, but the same treatment is best for all small seeds like Petunia, Portulaca,
etc.) The seeds of Geranium, Cyclamen, Lantana and Smilax are very hard and slow of germination.
Cover these a quarter to half inch deep, and they must be kept quite moist and warm till they germi-
nate, which will be in 4 to 8 weeks; and they should be sown in boxes by themselves and not mixed with
other seeds. After house plants have made a little growth, and as soon as large enough to handle, pot
off singly in small pots and finally shift to 4,5 or 6inch ones, which are the right sizes for flowering.
They should be kept growing vigorously in good rich soil during the summer, to obtain an abundance of
nice flowers in winter.

The seeds I offer were saved from the most celebrated prize collections in the world, have been
carefully tested, and will germinate freely if properly treated.

GOODELI’?S CHOICE SEEDS.

ABUTILON.

CALCEOLARIA.

ABUTILON, (Flowering Maple): Choicest
MECC el rete lei cepe el Roe einieeeeinel elelentpetnerser:
ACHIMENES: A beautiful class of plants
with rich and brilliant colors; finest mixed...
AZALEA Indica: A _ splendid shrubby
plant covered with a mass of bloom; 38 feet;
choicestamuxeahirrnccr mc) iis er cieeee ceraer
BEGONIA Tuberous-rooted: Very popu-
lar profuse-blooming plants with brilliant red
and yellow flowers of various shades; choicest

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grandest of house plants, bearing a mass of
curious pocket-like flowers in April and May.
Flowers of various shades of yellow and ele-
gantly spotted and blotched with crimson and
maroon. Sow seedsin August. Very choice
seeds from a celebrated prize collection......
CENTAUREA gymnocarpa: A beautiful
white-leaved plant, much used for edging and
ribbon beds........ .

CINERRARIA hy-
brida: Nothing else
will give such wealth of
bloom during the win-
ter and spring as the
Cineraria, with its rich
and varied colors—ma-
genta, crimson, pur-
ple, white, and varie-
gated. They are easi-
ly grown from seeds,
which should be sown
ee May to August;

ns roayb-(aKohe aaa Goolindas
Mic imeeatean grandiflora: Very
(4 natural size.) large flowers of the
richest. colors, the plants covered with a
mass oftbloom; choicest mixed from Benary’s
celebrated) collections esa eee eee errr
New Double, about 20 per cent. of double
PLOW EMSA ci Mayol enencicioteieverstbeeereraepareteteve epee oposite

CHINESE PRIMROSE, (Pinula Sinensis):
The Chinese Primrose is one of the most sat-
isfactory of house plants. The flowers are
white and many shades of red, some finely
striped and spotted. Sow seeds from April to
July and they will bloom profusely the follow-
ing winter and spring. Cover seeds an eighth
of an inch with fine, light soil, and keep the
earth quite moist and at about 60 degs. Fine
mixed, packet of about 25 seeds.......... ..--
Choicest mixed, from the finest collections

of fringed, fern-leaved, and large flowering
varieties in Europe; packet of about 25
SOO eee ieisccdente cet eilccgc gatetausieacisqersreneaeeel ate ions
fimbriata alba magnifica, a beautiful new
variety with large white flowers......... ...
flore pleno, choicest mixed, produces a fair
proportion of large double flowers; packet

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CINERARIA

These
popular autumn-blooming plants are as easily
raised from seeds as asters. Sow the seeds in
boxes early in spring, and set the plants in
the open ground during summer, in good
rich soil, 18 inches apart. Take them up the
last of August with as much earth as possible
attached to the roots, and set them in pots or
boxes of very rich soil for the house, keep-
ing them well shaded and watered for a few
days. Choicest mixed, from a large collec-
tion, including all the newest and finest varie-
ties of Chinese, Japanese and Pompon.......

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CYCLAMEN.

CLIANTHUS Dampieri, (Glory Pea): A
magnificent trailing plant with large clusters
of pea-shaped scarlet flowers, each flower 3 to
4 inches long, with a large black spot in the
center. Keep the seeds very moist and warm
and set the plants in the open ground in June,
in warm, sandy soil. Packet of 15 seeds......

CYCLAMEN Persicum: Splendid bulbous
plants, with Orchid-like delicately colored
flowers in abundance all winter. The leaves
are very prettily variegated and veined, and
lt is sure to delight all who grow it. The
seeds require from 6 to 8 weeks to germinate;
choice mixed, packet of 15 Seeds...............
giganteum, a superb new strain, with very

large flowers of various rich colors..........

FUCHSTA’; Choicestmixed’n. - ss) 42 --

GERANIUM: These well-known bedding
and house plants are easily grown from seed,
which germinates unevenly but quite surely.
Soak the seeds for 12 hours before sowing, and ~
keep it moist and warm until it germinates.
Zonale, choicest mixed, from a large collec-

tion of named varietiesS..............-.0006.-
Zonale variegata, gold, silver, tri-color and
bronze foliage. Sorts; choicest mixed, pack-
CUMOEMly{eXe0lsou ay somene cous ooGd oe hseose5 2000
Double, packet of 15 seeds.................---
Apple-scented, packet of 15 seeds...........
Pelargonium, (Lady Washington Gerant-
um): choicest large-flowering and fancy va-
rieties mixed, packet of 15 seeds.............

GESNERIA: These are very choice green-
house bulbs, bearing brilliantly-colored flow-
ers in spikes; choicest mixed.......... pha k ce

4 oe COLEUS: The
most popular of all
foliage plants, the
leaves variegated
with many shades of
red, yellow, maroon,
ete.; choicest
mixed, from a large
collection of named
varieties............

CUPHEA platy-
centra, (Cigar or
Fire-Cracker

_ Plant): Scearlet,

COLEUS. (22:5! "black and white....

LINARIA Cymbalaria, (Kenilworth Ivy):.

MUSA ensete, (Abyssinia Banana): This
most magnificent of all greenhouse foliage
plants grows from 8 to 12 feet tall, with mas-

sive leaves 6 to 10 feet long. Soak the seeds
24 hours in quite warm water and cover an
inch deep with soil in a box, and keep very
warm and moist till they germinate, which
will be 4to6 weeks. Plant outinJune in the
open ground in very rich soil. Take up and
keep in green-bouse or warm cellar in winter,
OXALIS floribunda: Well-known profuse
blooming plants ; rose and white, mixed.....
PASIFLORA coerulea, (Passion Flower):
Magnificent evergreen shrubby climber.....-
SOLANUM capsicastrum, (Jerusalem Cher-
ry): A fine old house plant, bearing bright
red berries the size of cherrieS..-.........++.-
SMILAX: (M. Asparagoides): An elegant
climbing plant, with glossy, green leaves.

Soak seed in warm water for 48 hours before
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PANSXY> PARED WiGitk, | MASS.

GLOXINIA
grandiflora:
Very hand-
some bulbous
plants, pro-
ducing a pro-
fusion of large
bell-shaped
flowers of the
richest and
most varied
colors thro’gh
the summer.
Sow seeds
from Februa-
ry to April
and they will
bloom tfrom
July to Sep-
tember, They
rare very easi-
ly grown, but

~ the sun should
: never be al-
GLOXINIA. GRANDIFLORA., lowed to
(3% natural size.) shine directly
onithem without shading, and a north window
suits them best. Never allow water to touch
the leaves, as it is liable to rust them. There
is a peculiar richness of coloring about Glox-
inias that will always make them among the
most admired and attractive of house plants.
Choicest mixed

CHINESE YAM, or Cinnamon Vine,
(Dioscorea batatas): A beautiful herbaceous,
ornamental vine of remarkably rapid growth,
climbing from 15 to 30 feet in a season. The
leaves are glossy green, veined with purple,
aad are never touched by insects. The fiow-
ers are small, white, in clusters, and emit a
peculiar. cinnamon-like odor, so strongly as
to fill the air around in the evening. The
roots or tubers, which are edible, increase in
size from year to year, and grow to a weight
of several pounds each, and when once start-
ed, will last a tifetime in the ground. Plant
the roots three inches deep in any garden.
It is well to cover the rootsa little with some
leaves or straw the first winter, but after that
they are perfectly hardy in any part of
America. The roots can be planted whole or
divided in pieces, and each piece will grow.
One year old roots. 25 cts. each; three for
50 cts.: eight for $1.00. Ready early in April.

LILIES: {select the following from a large
number of varieties as the best and easiest
to cultivate. and am sure they will give satis-
faction toall. Plant 5 to 8 inches deep, and
cover with a few inches of leaves during win-
ter.

LILIUM auratum, the queen of lilies, with
flowers 8 to 12 inches across, pure white, spot-
ed with crimson, with a golden band through
the center of each petal; very fragrant.
Large fine bulbs, 40 cts. each, three for $1.00.
croceum, bright orange color, spotted black,
excelsum, delicate cream or buff; each....
lancifolium rubrum, white, shaded with

rose, spotted red; one of the very best ;
GET as Seiten ere Rept ig ae Ae Bee AS
lancifolium album, white.................
tenuifolium, (Coral Lily of Siberia), brilli-
ant scarlet ; a little gem-...........0...0.06
superbum, orange red, spotted black......
tigrinum, (Tiger Lily),............sses.cceeee
tigrinum fl. pl., (Double Tiger Lily).......
Harisii, the Bermuda Easter Lily, so ex-
tensively grown for church decoration at

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HELIOTROPE: These are easily raised
from seeds and make strong, healthy plants;
PIM EGh TUES CI Ae AABN Sela ce Sicbieeaiseie' nce es ess

LANTAWNA : Fine shrubby plants, with clus-
ters of Verbena-like flowers ; finest mixed...

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TYDZEA hybrida: Elegant bulbous plants,
resembling the Gloxinia and requiring simi-
lar treatment; choicest mixed... . .........

JULESES=

Easter; large pure white, very fragrant
flowers. Plant in 5-inch pots, froin Septem-
ber to December, for winter and spring
blooming; good strong bulbs, 40 cts. each,
three for $1.00.

GLADIOLI: The Gladiolus is the best and
most popular of what are called Summer
Bulbs. Its tall spikes of large flowers, which
are almost every shade of color, spotted,
olotched and striped inthe most beautiful
manner, are truly gorgeous. The bulbs may
be planted six inches apart, in any ordinary
garden soil, in April, May and June, and cov-
ered from 3 to 5 inches deep, according to
size, and they will always give a good account
of themselves. The Gladiolus blooms in about
three months from planting, and by planting
them at intervals of two weeks they may be
had in bloom from July to October.

GLADIOLI, splendid mixed varieties,
including many fine seedings equal to the
best named varieties. They are nice flower-
ing bulbs and always give the best satisfac-
tion, making a splendid display for a little
money. Per dozen, 45 cts.; per half dozen, 25
cts.; per hundred, $3.25; per thousand, $30.00.

GLADIOLI, named varieties; I have a
large collection of choice named varieties;
prices. from 15 cts. to $3.00 each,

TIGRIDIA, a beautiful genus of half-hardy
bulbs, with curious and showy shell-like fiow-
ers, 4 inches across. Culture like Gladioli. -
conchiflora, yellow and orange, spotted

black ; 15 cts. each, two for 25 cts.
pavonia, red, spotted crimson ; 15 cts., two
for 25 cts.
alba, white, with brown spots, each.........

TUBEROSE, Pearl: The Tuberose bears
spikes of pure white, wax-like, double flow-
ers. Plant in boxesin the house, and remove
to the garden when the weather has become
warm,or they may be flowered in pots orboxes.
Pearl is anew dwarf variety and much better
than the old sort, being of low growth, with
larger flowers. Nice large bulbs, 15 cts. each,
three for 30 cts.; per dozen, $1.00.

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GOODELLI’S CHOICE SEEDS.

I do not offer a long list of vareties, but only such as experience has shown to be the best, the
cream of a large number of old and new varieties. I design to have my vegetable seeds as reliable
as my flower seeds, and all who favor me with their orders may depend on receiving the very best in

every respect. During the past few years a great amount of rubbish has been offered in the way of so-
called ‘‘novelties’’ in vegetables. I have tested all of these ‘novelties,”’ and find nine-tenths of them
either old varieties with new names or not as good as the old sorts. Suchas I find to be really new
and better than older varieties I add to my list as fast as careful tests prove them to be desirable.
Those who want more than one package of a kind, may have three packages of any one variety for the
price of two. But it must be understood that this offer applies only to three packages of the same
variety, not to three packages of different varieties of the same vegetable; for example, the price of
three packages of Bassano Beet is 10 cents, but one package each of Bassano, Blood Turnip and
Imperial Sugar would be 15 cents. My packages are large; three packages of Beet, Cucum ber, Radish,
Squash, Turaips, etc., contain one ounce, and by selling them i in this way customers who want more
than a packaze of a kind get them as cheaply as they would if ordered by the ounce, while it saves us
the trouble of keeping a stock in ounce packages. Those who send $1.00 for seeds in packages may se-

lect 10 cents worth in packages extra asa premium. For $2.00 select 25 cents worth extra, and 20 cents
This discount does not apply to Corn, Bears and Peas by

worth extra for each dollar over two.
measure.

Per pig Per p’k’g
ts. cts.
BEANS, BUSH VARIETIES: Black best variety. Soak the seed well and sow in
Wax, a long time in bearing; per pint, 380 cts. 10 drills twolinches deep).-ciaccsa eee oe EE eee 5
Golden Wax, very tender and fine; pin CABBAGE, SUMMER VARIETIES:
Bil) Ouishaa anno a: ecu aacuUaUebbaoodomaan bude. oGddG 10 Early Winningstadt, one of the most re-
Dwarf Horticultural, one of the very ear- liable for heading, .....2....--ie. see esse es 5
liest and best for shelling, either green or Early Wakefield, ’ standard market variety 10
(hia/ P| oUalinni30) (CNS) Yoooom Sag eoODGOCOn so dudsobog0 10 Henderson’s Early Summer, extensively
Champion, new; one of the best for all pur- grown for markets... cha. oseu ee eee 10
poses; pint, 30 GLE epee ane coo. 10 Peerless, one of the best, and a great favor-
Boston Favorite, new, very large; one of ite with Boston market gardeners .. .... -- 10
the best bush sorts: pint. 3) (GWiSn65 ooo oo - 10| WINTER VARIETIES: Stone Mason, one
BEANS, POLE VARIETIES: Horti- oft the most reliabletof alleen, sashes eeeeneae 10
cultural or Speckled Cranberry, old Warren’s Stone Mason, very popular
standard sort; pint, 30cts ..... . Becieny LO among Boston market gardeners, nearly
Early Lima, new; a week or two “earlier every “plant being sure to head............ 10
than the old ‘Lima; pint, 45 cts..... s.erecoee 10| Marblehead Mammoth, the largest of all;
Challenger Lima, new and extra fine; very has been grown to weigh 60 lbs. each,.... .. 10
productive, the beans growing closely to- Fottler’s Brunswick, popular for market, 10
gether in the pods; pint, 45 cts.............. 10 Premium Flat Dutch, old standard sort,. 5
SWEET CORN: Cory, new, and a week Late Biood Red, for pickling, He BE StOOe 5
earlier than any other; pint, 25 cise ee 10 Mammoth Rock’ Red, new, and the largest
Marblehead, follows the Cory in earliness; and finest of all red sorts, averaging 12 lbs.
jObAhey PH) CUB cnodaopabdoocdasouuadasddasondccs 10 GACH ores 2), 5 eswinuciere circ sana s epee eee en erate . 2
Minnesota, a little later ‘than’ Marblehead; Netted Savoy, the best in quality ofall..... 10
pint, 25 cts')..... Boson a OOOGaedeaoe nodeus dec 10| CAULIV LOWER: Henderson’s Early
Crosby, very sweet, and the best second- Snowball (True), the best and most reliable
earlyiSOLgs pint, 201 CUSs-crisicont eee enact 10 variety, nearly every plant producing a good
Black Mexican, follows Crosby in matur- NO Bs) ocr ge araieloiciase siecs elie) sSigins epaeretotolmee iene coon 7a)
ing; very tender and sweet; pint, 25 cts.. 10| CARRUT: Early Oxheart, one of the best 10
Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum, new, Early Horn, very early and fine...........- 5
and the sweetest and tenderest of all varie- Half-long Red Stump-rooted,............ 5
ties; a little later than Mexican; large Long Orange, the standard late variety,... 5
CATS: PINb eo CUS neil clasiereisel=velele sleet nace 10 Beers Orange, an improvement on the
Evergreen, old standard sort; pint. QiGts 10 LM MASte neon cbse. cc ceeee ce oeke ae aE Eee EEE 10
Mammoth Sugar, latest and largest of all; CELERY: Boston Market, one of the best, 5
pint, 30 cts. .....--eeee.. ---- 10| White Plume, new, crisp, solid and fine
By planting a patch of each ‘of the above flavor, aod easiest of all to QLOW elels cheletete cere 10
sorts at one time a complete succession can Major Clark’s Pink, of better flavor than
be had from earliest to latest. the white sorts, crisp and solid... u ame 10
PEAS: McLean’s Little Gem, the earli- CITRON: Californian very large : 5
est and best of early wrinkled sorts; 2 feet = | CRESS or PEPPER GRASS: extracuried 5
Cell MOU (BONG DSA seein ar see ccna 10| CUCUMBER: Early Russian, the earliest, 5
Abundance, anew and remarkably product- Early Cluster, very earl 5
d early sort, first quality; 2 feet; 7, y Mi eal arse O19 regime
ive secon y q ys 0 White Spine, handsome and smooth,........ 5
pint, 30 cts.. Paiteootaee 1 Tailby’s Hybrid, very handsome and good, 5
Champion of England, best of all for late o| Green Prolific, very productive, forpickles, 5
crop; pint, SOC CSE eee BROS Er etcte eae aint 1 Nichols? Medium Green, new, very pro-
Stratagem, new, and the largest of all Peas, ductive, and one of the Ho best for table
with 7 to 9 peas in each pod; 2 feet tall; SOOr pickles A SM 4) OOr e e 10
first quality; pint, 40 cts.... ... Eire Saas 10 Giant Pera, new, and the ‘largest of all,
POP CORN: New Golden, very large and growing to a length of 15 to 20inches....... 10
tender when popped; pint, 40 cts....+.....+++6 10| na@G@ PLANT: New York Purple,......... 2
Early Amber, new, tender and nice; pint, KOHL RABI: Early Purple,............. 5
40 ets ee ee sree en PPE EO COPS. cece eres eosreseessesece 10 LETLUCE: Ice Cabbage, very large heads, 5
BEET: LOUD eT Blood Turnip, very Harly Tennis Ball, the best early sort.. 5
Gikelbyooddsooeounr dobar cuad 9 dbonondckaaooGGdT 5 Oak- Leaved, new and very pretty.......... 5
Eclipse, new; very early, round and smooth, Golden “Spotted, yellowish Breen spotted
fine grained ANA SWOT. fc REE E aes ok - 10 brown very 200d.) ). iescreee ee ceiceenee oer 5
Early Bassano, very early, tender “and Buttercup, new, yellowish green; very ten-
sweetest of all early SOrtsS.....cce--cceseeeee 5 Geriand Nice, 22s. loca cys ssisisiiele selec picerts 10
Early Blood Turnip, .. ........ Godoosodo. &) The Deacon, new, and the most reliable of
Long Blood Red, for winter use,........... 5 all for summer, every plant SORE a good ;
Imperial Sugar the sweetest of all sorts, head and slow to run to seed...... 10
and best for winter if sown late............ 5 Green Fringed, very tender and finely

ASPARAGUS: Conover’s Colossal, the

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MELON, MUSK: Casaba, large and fine,
Hackensack, a very popular market variety,
Nutmeg, small, rich and sugary..............
Montreal Market, very large, round, and

thick green flesh of good quality.............
Perfection, new, and one of the very best;
fiesh very thick of an orange-salmon color,
MeBVErICHiAnt Swe@h=—-< (9-8... 965 2 -en- 22:

MELON, WATER: Phinney’s Early,
very early, prolific, rich and sugary...........
Peerless, very early and productive; the

richest and finest flavored of all............
Green and Gold, new; fiesh of a beautiful

golden-yellow, and of good quality: large. .
Mammoth Iron-Clad, largest of all yarie-

BCS Bett ert Ss as oa el os Sieh ihc cera Tayeieies BASS
Pride of Georgia, large, round, first
GUBATI EG. <6 Shas <eses a2 <2.) ie td Fadl ace ee
MUSTAED: White London,....... ..ccise-
ONION: Early Red Globe, very early,.....
Wethersfield, Large Red,..............-- a
Danvers Yeilow, largely grown for market,
White Globe, very large, mild flavor,..... ..

Mammoth Silver King, very large, has
been grown to weigh 2 lbs. each... ..-......
Mammoth Pompeii, new: red, and of im-
ra size, growing to a weight of 3 lbs.
PACH Ea acmes ae tka oS eek ssw a oe Re
OKRA or GUMBO: Dwarf Prolific,......
PARSLEY: Fern Leaved, very finely curled
PARSNIP: The Student, very sweet variety
PEPPER: Tomato-formed....... .. eetees
Sweet Mountain or Mammoth, very mild,
Cherry-formed, small, round, very hot.....
Golden Dawn, very large, productive and
sweet; ofa beautiful golden-yellow.........
Ruby King, new; very large and extremely
productive, mild flavor..:.. 33.0 2.25. elon
Ked Cluster, new; productive and pretty,
the small fruits in clusters on the ends of
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Celestial, a new, remarkably handsome and
productive variety from China. The fruits
are at first creamy-yellow and change to
brilliant scarlet, the two colors forming a
fine contrast; of superior quality, sharp
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PUMPKIN: Sugar, the sweetest and best
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Large Cheese, the best sort for field culture
and good for cooking; flesh very thick,....
Mammoth Potiron, grows to weigh 100 lbs.
RADISH: Red Turnip, early and tender,
Long Scarlet, early and good......... ......
French Breakfast, of quick growth........
Hight Early Varieties, mixed.............
Chartier, very large and tender.............
Chinese Rose Winter, for winter use.......
Mammoth White Winter, very large and
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Hubbard, the standard of excellence........
Marblehead, better than Hubbard in some
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Bay State,new; remarkably productive, and
one of the very best of the winter sorts;
flesh very thick, fine-grained, dry and sweet;
keeps best of all varieties
Mammoth Chili, grows to weigh 200 lbs....

SALSiFY or VEGETABLE OYSTER:
This vegetable should have a place in every
garden. It isa delicious vegetable and is
used in soups, also boiled and fried, and has
the flavor of oysters. Sow and cultivate
like parsnips. The roots may remain in the
produd aliwaner. 2200 £22 ca 3 ee: | F}

TOMATO: Livingston’s Favorite, early,
of good size, very solid, round and smooth as
an apple and of first rate quality.. ........
Beauty, a new, large and very handsome

sort of a peculiar pinkish-red color; very
smooth and solid; one of the very best.....
Dwarf Champion, the best of all the new
sorts introduced last year; very early,
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grown in every garden, especially where
fruit is scarce. It is very productive, and
has the flavor of strawberries: excellent for
canning, and the fruit can be kept freshin a
dry place all winter. Culture like the com-
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TURNIP, ENGLISH: Early White Flat
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Strap-leaved Red Top, early and good.....
Yellow Globe, excellent, large, yellow......
White Egg, one of the best for the table. ..
Early Purple-top Milan, new; earliest

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TURNIP, SWEDE OR RUSSIAN: White
Sweet, the best for table use

SWEET MEDICINAL AND POT

HERBS: Each of the following varieties are
5 cents per package:
Sweet Basil; Caraway; Dandelion,
Broad-leaved French, grown for greens;
Coriander ; Catmint; Hoarhound;
Lavender; Sweet Marjorum; Rose-
mary; Sage; Saffron: Summer Savory;
Winter Savory ; Tansy; SummerThyme;
Winter Thyme; Wormwood.

VEGETABLE ORANGE or MANGO
MELON: A very pretty and useful new
vegetable, bearing on a vine like amelon an
abundance of small fruits the size, color and
shape of an orange. It is excellent for man-
goes, preserves or sweet pickles, Plant and
CultivahovlikeMnelons. , 4526 ss05c. ooo e sac cee ss

Henderson’s New Bush Lima Bean.

This is unquestionably the most valuable vegetable novelty that has been offered in twenty-five years

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growing in compact form, about eighteen inches tall, and produces enormous

crops that can be as easily gathered as the common Bush Bean, while it is at least two weeks earlier

than any of the climbing Limas.

delicious quality that has made the Southern Lima so famous.

in packets this season. Per packet, 25 cents.

THE PANSY PF

PLES:

The beans are of the size of the Silva or Small Lima, and are of that
Stock is limited, and I can offer it only

“~~ The prizes I offered last year for the largest pressed Pansy bloom grown from my new Mammoth
French Pansies resulted in considerable competition, and many fine blooms were received, although
many of the competitors complained of an unfavorable season for the best development of Pansies.
The $10.00 prize was awarded to L. M. HamMBLETON, Albion, Iowa, for a bloom measuring three and a

quarter inches across.
ing for blooms nearly as large:

burgh. N. Y.

A year’s subscription to Popular Gardening was awarded to each of the follow-
JENNIE M. HOWELL, Goshen, N. Y.: Mrs. FRANK STEARNS, Hinsdale,

H.; ALFRED ALLEY, Lynn, Mass.; Dora M. Owen, Cazenovia, Ill.; SapizE HoRNBECK, Blooming-

> REPORES + FROM + CUSTOMERS. <

I have received thousands of letters, containing entirely unsolicited expressions of the satisfaction
and success of customers. I take the liberty of publishing extracts from a few lately received, to show
those who have never dealt with me that my seeds are just as represented. The gardens of customers
are my best advertisements, and it is very gratifying to know that they have such unexceptional suc-
cess and are so highly pieased with the seeds I furnish. I return my sincere thanks for the many kind
sentiments and for the efforts many have made to extend my trade, and I shall try by furnishing the
best of seeds and liberal dealing to merit a continuance of orders. Occasionally a failure occurs, and
I am asked to replace seed which has failed to grow, and when such a failure is caused by any possible
mistake of mine I am ready to restore fourfold. I furnish all my customers with precisely the same
quality of seed, just such as I would, and do, sow myself; and when ninety-nine succeed admirably,
and the one hundredth one fails with seed that is all put up from one lot, it is impossible that the fault
can be with the seed. All experienced gardeners well know that, no matter how good the seed, failure
will sometimes occur from unfavorable weather and other causes entirely beyond control.

From Mrs. J. C. BERo, Fort Collins, Colorado.—I cannot refrain from saying afew words in praise
of the seed I had from you last year. They all grew and flourished, and I was wonderfully pleased with
the result. I have tried a great many Eastern firms for flower seeds, but never met with such success
from any as I have had from yours.

From Mrs. H. A. ArmsBy, Whitinsville, Mass.—I find your seeds and bulbs always reliable. Our
“Wild Garden” from your seeds was a thing of beauty all the season and the admiration of all who
saw it—plenty of flowers for the house and for friends.

From IsaBEL D. DunBar, Alba, Pa.—Accept thanks for your neat little Catalog. The seeds I got
from you last year were all so good I thought I would order some for myself and neighbors this year.
I never raised such nice Petunias, Phlox, Double Portulaca, etc., before.

From Mrs. F. Wyman, Fairfield, Me.—The seeds I had from you two years ago were very nice.
Everybody that saw the Pansies said they were the finest they ever saw. I have had boxes of seeds
sent me by firms I did not know ; could take what I wanted at half price and return the rest, but last
year I returned the box unopened, as I prefer to choose for myself. I never had any that gave meso
much pleasure as those from you.

From Mrs. CHaRLES D. Rowr, Newburyport, Mass.—I had excellent success with all the seeds last
year. Too much cannot be said in praise of your Dahlia seed; mine were very beautiful, a fine assort-
ment of colors and very free bloomers.

From Mrs, R. P. ANDERSON, Pilot Mound, Manitoba.—I would like to tell you that my flower garden
from your seeds was so far ahead of anything in this part of the country that I have had numberless
enquiries as to where I obtained the seeds. :

From Mrs. B. B. KEeutuiy, Bradford, Vt.--Having sent to you for several years, I take pleasure in
assuring you that I find your seed the most reliable of any of the many different firms I have sent to,
indeed, I will not buy any others

From Mary C. Gawin, South Gardner, Mass.—I have a fine show of Gloxinias, your seed; ten differ-
ent ones have already bloomed. Also I havea fine lot of Ruby Verbenas, and my Longfellow Daisies
are all I could wish.

From A. E. Cotton, Arlington, Mass.—I had seeds from eight firms last year, but yours did better
than any of the others; every seed seemed to grow and thrive I counted fifty-six blossoms on one
Nicotiana one evening, and I gathered a large bouquet of Little Gem Alyssum Nov. 25th.

From Mrs. Diuu E. HoLMes, Mattawan, Mich.—The Primroses, from seed purchased from you, were
very satisfactory in blooms, and they must have nearly every one sprung to life. The flowers on them
have been a constant joy to me the past winter and are now in profuse bloom.

From Mrs. Gro. E. Berry, Burlington, Vt.—I want to tell you of the success I uad last year with

vour seeds. The Petunias and Pansies were the finest in Burlington. I took the special first premium ~

on Petunias at the State Fair, and Mr. Klunder, the great florist of New York, who saw some I had on
exhibition. pronounced them the finest he ever saw.

From Mrs. J. G. Lerpoup, Hunter, N. Y.—I cannot refrain from speaking of my success with your
tlower seeds which I have tried the past two years. I cannot say too much about them, and the cry
has been, ‘‘ Where do you get your seeds, Iam going to send to that place next year.” My Petunias
were far beyond anything inthis vicinity. The Asters were perfect and Nicotiana a source of constant
delight; and there were more than 50 varieties of Pinks. I have found it impossible to do as well with
seeds from other houses.

From EmiLy O. Lewis, Reynolds, I1l.—This is the fourth year I have sent you a club, and I think
your seeds are the best I ever bought. Of the 22 kinds I planted last year, there was not a single fail-
ure. Your Japan Pinks, Asters, Petunias, Salpiglossis, Double Portulaca and Verbenas were the finest
I ever raised, and I have been buying flower seeds for 16 years. Your Pansies are perfectly lovely.

From Mrs. J. Z. MILLER: Parma, Mich.—My flowers from your seeds have been so nice that I want
to write a little in praise of them. My Pansies were beautiful; I had 65 plants, 30 distinct varieties;
16 distinct varieties of Asters, all double; China and Japan Pinks were very nice and a great many va-
rieties; and my Portulaca bed was a perfect mat of all colors, and two-thirds of them as double as
roses; Phlox was very nice, and of 11 varieties, and all of the seed was all, if not more, than you recom-
mended. ,

From W. H. BuLangy, Attleboro, Mass.—I recelved your Catalog and collection of seeds all right,
and should place a larger order with you, but have received some 50 varieties from * amayoee > ‘3
and others. I am much pleased with your Catalog; it is not so elaborate as some but for practical in-
formation is worth (to me) all others combined. Please send me the following varieties.

From Mrs. I. M. Brown, Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas.—I had your Diamond Pansies last year, and I
also had five other packages of the very choicest strains from other dealers. We had a very hot, dry
summer, and the diamonds were the only ones that stood the drouth and blossomed all summer, and
they were planted in the full blaze of the sun. They were all colors, from pure white to black.

From Mrs. S. M. Hamittron, Windsor, Nova Scotia.—I send you aclub of 10 for the collection, besides
other seeds, The seeds last year gave every satiSfaction, and all considered wonderfully cheap, be-
sides being so sure to.come up, which is not always the case with other seeds; but we can depend on all
you send and confidently recommend them to everybody.

From W. H. GuTuritr, Helena, Montana.—Last year I ordered from you Laced-edged Petunias, Dia-
mond and other strains of Pansies, Rose and Pompon Asters and Verbenas. To say they were fine can
give no idea of their beauty. They were the admiration of all who saw them and took first premiums
at our County Fair. ,

From A. E. BARNARD, Whitneyville, N. Y.—I sent you an order last year for nineteen 30 ct. collec-
tions and heard only one complaint from them. My flowers were a wonder to all who saw them. I had
three papers of Asters, and no one in this vicinity ever saw such a show (and it is a great place for
flowers, too), they were so double and such a show. Although I did not get a prize, I felt amply repaid
for my trouble and wish you long life and happiness. RW

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