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SUGGESTIONS FOR AUTUMN, 1890. 


W ITA T shall we do with our empty flower beds in early spring to render them ne* 


sinply less unsightly, but, if possible, really attractive until the time that — 

usual summer bedding plants are set out, and are there no plants of eas: 
ture that we can grow in the house or conservatory during the dull winter monty 
supply us with a wealth of blossoms to adorn our homes, are cries we hear les 
quently every succeeding vear, because the flower-loving public are becoming mo 
more familiar with that class of plants so admirably adapted for the purpose. an ° 
so universally and extensively cultivated, namely, the various bulbs, such as Hya 
Tulips, Lilies, etc. They are now considered quite indispensable, and justly sc. \ 
admit who are familiar with them. 


HOW AND WHEN TO PLANT BULBS-—So generally and so 
the cultivation of these plants understood that it seems quite unnecessary toa 
that subject here, besides for the guidance of the uninitiated, we give brief b 
cient directions for the culture of-each kind under its particular heading. 
wish to direct special attention and give due importance to this fact, that sw 
Bulb culture, may be said to entirely depend on these two conditions, namely, a” 
class quality of bulb, and early planting. FIRST QUALITY Bt 
can always be obtained from a reliable dealer and by purchasing early, s 
secure first pick. EARLY PLANTING insures a good root growth in- 
most important matter, and bear in mind that fall is the only time in wh. 
plant bulbs in the garden to flower in spring. 

OUR BULBS we guarantee to be of only first quality—no better can be fi 
anywhere. They are selected by and for us. In our own cut-flower trade we anni 
use many thousands of their blooms; nothing but a first-class bulb will suit 
purpose, and we are quite as particular that our customers shall get them equally ¢ 

PRICES—We conduct our business on the principle of small profits, but nu 
ous and large sales and quick returns, therefore the prices of our bulbs will be fc 
low if comparisons are made, which we invite, but we wish it understood that we 4 
into competition with only houses known to be reliable. 

NAMED AND UNNAMED kinds, it will be noticed, vary materiall| 
prices. That the inexperienced customer may understand why we will briefly eX) 
that while unnamed or mixed kinds are all good, yet all are not of the same cared 


quality, or so rare as the named kinds, which are especially selected and care 
guarded and labelled to preserve them, the latter are consequently more expensive 
not only is the particular color detinitely known, but each one is really superior. 1 

ORDER EARLY so as to secure a choice and get just what you want. As * 
season advances and kinds get sold out, we may take the liberty of substituting ki_ 
for others ordered, but we shall always supply as good or superior sorts and alike 
color to the ones called for. 


HOw TO ORDER. 


In making out orders be careful to give your full name and address, plai. 
written, to prevent mistakes and delay. 

In ordering packages sent C. O. D. sufficient money must be enclosed with 
order to pay express charges both ways, so as to protect us from loss, as it someti) 
happens that persons do not receive goods on their arrival, and the express char 
may be more than the value of the package. 

BULBS BY ;JJAIL—All bulbs sent free of charge to any post-office or expr 
office in the United tes, except otherwise noted. 

_ HOW TO REMMT— Money may be sent at our risk and expense, in the follo 
ing manner: P. O. money order, draft on New York, Chicago, or Milwaukee, or expre. 
order. Postal tes, and, money sent in any other way than as specified above, ° 
entirely at the risk of the sender. 

Yours respectfully, 


SEED STORE, 312 Broadway. 7 
FLOWER STORE, 108 Wisconsin St. CURRIE BROS. 
GREENHOUSES, cor. State and 27th Sts., 
Milwaukee, Wis. : 


GENERAL LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, ETC., ISSUED IN JANUARY, 


AUTUMN, 1897. 


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HINTS ON THE CULTIVATION 


HY ACINTHS. 


Pot CULTURE IN THE WINDOW OR GREENHOUSE.—A four-inch pot is the best size for the successful 
‘growth of the bulb. It delights in a light, rich, sandy soil; when placed in the pot the upper surface 
_ of the bulb should show above the soil. After potting, water thoroughly and place them in a dark, 
- cool place in the cellar, or out of doors well covered up with ashes, sand or such like material, there to 
Temain until well rooted, when they should be taken in, a few at a time, to keep up a succession of 
-bloom, and set in a warm and light place in the house or greenhouse,to bring them into flower. When® 
in active growth they should have an abundance of water. Support the flower stems with light stakes 
+ ,£it becomes necessary to keep them erect. 
3%, GLASS CULTURE.—Hyacinths are very pretty and very interesting when grown in glasses. Their 
+ management thus is simple and as follows: Fill the glass with clean rain-water, so that the base of 
/> the bulb when set in the receptacle for it on top of the glass will jugt touch the water. Set away in a 


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= cool, dark place until well rooted. A succession may be kept up in the manner recommended in pot. 
culture. Change the water frequently, washing out the roots, if necessary, to cleanse them of any 
ee ¢ ‘foreign substance. A piece of charcoal i in the glass will serve to keep the iad sweet, and also afford 
nourishment to the plant. 
90 CULTURE.—Plant in October or early in November, in soil deeply cultivated and rich. 
he cout fee out six inches apart and: about four inches ‘deep, and, when convenient, placing a hand- 
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Choice Named Hyacinths. 
| If by mail, add 15 cents per dozen; single bulbs mailed free. 


We furnish 6 at dozen rates and 25 at 100 rates. 


Price, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.50 per 


100, except where otherwise noted. 


SINGLE YELLOW. 


Ida—Golden yellow, very fine, 12c 
each, $1.25 per doz. 

La Citroniere—Pure, 12c each, $1.25 
per doz. 

La Pluie d’Or—Rich yellow. 

L’or D’Australie— Golden yellow, 
12c each, $1.25 per doz. 

Herman— Yellow. 


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SINGLE RED. 

VARIOUS SHADES. 
‘Amy—Dark red, fine spike. 
-Cosmos—Pink, tall. 


General Pelissier— Deep crimson, fine truss, 12c | 
each, $1.25 per doz. 


Gertrude—Deep pink, fine truss. 
Gigantea—Pink, very large truss. 


Lord Wellington—Blush, fine large bells, 12c each, 
$1.25 per doz. 


Lord Macaulay—Bright red, with white center, 
large spike. 


Maria Theresia—Pink. 

Norma—Pink, Jarge bells, fine spike. 

Queen Victoria Alexandrina—Scarlet, low. 
Robert Steiger—Bright crimson, very fine. 
Sultan’s Favorite—Beautiful rose, fine truss. 
Von Schiller—Pink, crimson striped, large spike. 


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Alba Superbissima — Pure, 
large fine truss. 


Baroness von Thuill— Pure, 
very large truss. 


Grandeur a Merveille—Blush, 
fine truss. 


Grand Vainquer— Pure, very fine truss, 
12c each, $1.25 per doz. 

Grand Vedette—Pure, very early. 

La Candeur—Pure, compact truss. 

La Grandesse—Pure white. large truss. 

La Pucelle de Orleans—Snow white, large bells, 
12c each, $1.25 per doz. 

Lord Granville—Blush. 


Madam van der Hoop—Pure white, very large 
bells. 


Mont Blanc—Finest pure white, 12c each, $1.25 
per doz. 

Paix de I’ Europe—Fine silvery white, large truss. 

Queen Victoria—Pure white, early. 

Voltaire—Blush, good spike. 


SINGLE BLUE. 


Argus—Dark, white eye. 

Baron von Thuill—Dark, large truss. 

Charles Dickens—Light, fine truss. 

Czar Peter—Porcelain blue, large spike, 12c each, 
$1.25 per doz. 

Couronne de Celle—Light. 

Graad Lilas—Lilac, fine truss, 12c each, $1.25 per 

oz. 
Grand Maitre—Light blue. 


King of Blues—The finest light blue Hyacinth in 
cultivation, large truss, 12¢ each, $1.25 per doz. 


Leonidas—Light. = 
Lord Derby—Light, fine, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. 
Marie—Dark. , ae 
Mimosa—Dark, large truss. 

Uncle Tom—Dark blue. . 
William I.—Early, dark blue, very large truss. 


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DOUBLE RED. 


VARIOUS SHADES. 


Bouquet Tendre—Bright red, fine truss. 

Czar Nicholas—Pink, large bells and spike. 

Grootvorst—Blush, very fine truss. 

Lord Wellington—Finest Pink, large bells, 12c 
each, $1.25 per dozen. 

Noble Par Merite—Very fine rose, large truss. 


DOUBLE WHITE. 


Anna Maria—Blush, fine truss. 
Bouquet Royal—Pure. 
‘La Deese—Pure. 
La Tour d’Auvergne—Pure, fine truss, 10c each, 
$1.00 per dozen, 
La Virginite—Blush, large bells and spike. 
Prince of Waterloo—Pure, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. 


DOUBLE BLUE. 


Bloksberg—Porcelain, large bell and truss. 

Charles Dickens — Light blue, large, compact 
truss. 

Garrick—Azure, fine truss. 

Lord Raglan—Dark, fine. 

Mignon de Dryfhout—Light, compact truss, 


Prince of Saxony Weimar—Rich purple, fine 


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CHOICE MIXED 
HYACINTHS 


In Separate Colors. 


These mixtures are second size bulbs selected 
from the named varieties, for planting out doors 
or for forcing in the greenhouse, where a quantity 
of bloom is desired for cut flower work. 

Where only a few bulbs are wanted for specimen 
plants in pots or glasses, we would advise using 
the named sorts. 

Single—Dark red. Double—Dark red. 
Light red and 6 Light red and 
rose. rose. 


Pure white. ‘ Pure white. 
“se Blush white. BY Blush white. 


“ Dark blue. <C Dark blue. 
<¢ Light blue. fs Light blue. 
ss Yellow. os Yellow. 
a Mixed. ny Mixed. 


Price, 5¢ each; 50c per doz., 
dozen rates; 25 at 100 rates. 


By mail, add 10c per dozen. 
mailed free. 


$4.00 per 100; 6 at 
Single bulbs 


Musk Hyacinths. 

A dwarf growing, purplish-colored Hyacinth, 
the flowers having a strong, very pleasant musk 
odor. Excellent for borders or clumps in the 
lawn or border. Also highly prized asapotplant 
for the conservatory or parlor. 

15¢ each; $1.50 per doz. Free by mail. 


Feathered Hyacinths. 


Unlike other varieties of Hyacinths, thisspecies 
form pretty spikes of blooms resembling a feath- 
ery plume, very effective for outdoor culture, 3c 
each; per doz., 25c; $1.75 per 100. Free by mail. 


Hyacinthus Muscaria. 


Grape Hyacinths. 

Pretty little spikes of flowers about six inches 
high, resembling miniature bunches of grapes. 
Very pretty for edgings. 

Blue, 20c per doz.; $1.25 per 100. Free by mail. 

White, 25¢ per doz.; $1.75 per 100. Free by mail. 


Hyacinthus Candicans. 
(The Cape Hyacinth.) Ready in November. 

A plant although only half hardy and requiring 
a little protection in winter, is nevertheless well 
worthy of cultivation. Its flowers are drooping, 
pure white and exquisitely perfumed, and are 
borne on @ stem which grows erect about four 
feet in height. It should be planted in fall. 

Price each, 15c; per doz., $1.50. Free by mail. 


Water Hyacinth. 

(Eichornia crassipes major.) — : 

An interesting and beautiful aquatic, floats ¢ on 

_ the water by means of curious, inflated bulbous 
formations at the base of the leaves. The flow- 
ers are borne — on spikes 6 to 8 inches long, like a 
Hyacinth, but much larger, the individual flowers | 
being 2 inches across, very chaste and delicate, 
color a beautiful rosy lilac. It makes a charming 
house plant grown in a shallow glass dish, lily 
bowl or aquarium, and simply allowed to floaton 
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These are specially valuable for forcing and pot 
culture in the house, each bulb producing from 
two to six spikes of dainty, very fragrant flowers. 

li planted early in September they can be had 
in flower in November, and by keeping them un- 
der cover and bringing into the light when 
wanted, a succession of bloom may be had until 
May. They are not.considered hardy as far north | 
as this, but by protecting well from severe frosts 
we have had very pretty beds of them early in 
spring. 

Early White Roman Hyacinths. 
(Selected strong bulbs.) 
5e each; 50c per doz., or by mail 60c per doz., $4.00 
per 100, purchaser paying express charges. 


Pink Roman Hyacinths. 
5c each; 40c per doz., or by mail 50c per doz., $3.00 
per 100, purchaser paying express charges. 


Blue Roman Hyacinths. 
de each; 40c per doz,, or by mail 50c per doz., $3.00 
per 100, purchaser paying express charges. 


Yellow Roman Hyacinths. 
A very pretty color, of recent introduction. 10e 
each; 85¢ per doz., or by mail $1.00 per doz., 
$6.00 per 100, purchaser paying express charges. 


White Italian Hyacinths. 
Similar to Roman Hyacinths. 
Se each; 40c per doz.,or by mail 50c per doz., $3.00 
per 100, purchaser paying express charges. 


Dutch Roman Hyaciaths. 
_ Miniature Dutch Hyacinths, suitable for early 
forcing, each bulb giving one or more neat little 
spikes of bloom. Very pretty in cut flower work. 
Single—Red mixed. White mixed. Blue mixed. 
5¢ each; 40c per doz., or by mail 50¢ per doz., $3.00 
per 100, purchaser paying express charges. 


CROCUSES. 


For massing in beds by themselves, for edging 
beds of other bulbs, or for planting in clumps in 
the grass on the lawn, these beautiful and earli- 
est of all spring flowering bulbs are unexcelled. 
We need not describe them, as everybody—even 
from childhood—is 
familiar with them; 
and all having any 
love for plants ap- 
preciate them. 
They are al- 
ways gladly 
welcomed aiter 
the long and 
dreary winter 
months. 

Plant in Oc- 
tober or No- 
vember, before 
hard frostsetgs “= 
in; set about at : 
three inches apart and two inches deep; protect 
with a light covering of straw or manure, remoy- 
ing the same as soon as winter is over. They 
may remain in the beds year after year, but if 
necessary May be removed and kept dry as soon 
as the foliage is matured, to be again planted the 
following fall. 

Ii by mail add 15c per 100. 


Doz. 100. 1000. 

Large White, Striped, Blue, 
Yellow, each color separate.. 10 50 $425 
All Colors Mixed. 23.5...4.s.a0 10 45 375 


CHOICE NAMED 
LARGE FLOWERING CROCUSES. 


The large flowering named Crocus may be re- 
lied upon to give larger and more perfect flowers, 
and should be used where a special effect is de- 
sired. All are fine sorts, selected for their beauty 
oi color and large size of flowers. 

If by mail, add 15 cents per 100. 


Doz 100. 
David Rizzo—Large purple............. 15 75 
Cloth of Gold—Gold striped brown... 45 75 
Cloth of Silver—White striped lilac.. 415 75 
Mont Blanc—Large white................ 15 75 
Non Plus Ultra—Purple with whitetip 45 75 
Sir Walter Scott— White, striped pur- 
DG i sco vatenp Seeae 15 75 


AUTUMN CROCUS. 


Colchicum—A curious and interesting plant, 
known as the Autumn Crocus. If planted in fall 
the leaves make their appearance in spring, while 
it does not come into bloom until fall, and the 
following summer will finditin seed. One of its 
peculiarities is that it will bloom equally as well 
out of the ground as in it. If placed on a shelf 
without soil or moisture, its pretty pink flowers 
will appear just the same as if it had been left in 
the ground. 


Fine mixed, large bulbs, dc each; doz., We; $3.00 
per 100, 


If by mail, add 10 cents per dozen extra, 


FLOWERING BULBS. PLANTS, ETC. 


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If by mail, add 5c per dozen, or 40c per 
100 to price; single bulbs mailed free at 
prices given. 


6 SOLD AT DOZEN RATES; 25 at 100 RATES. 


For making a handsome display in the garden 
in the early spring, before we even dare plant our 
summer flowering plants, there is no plant so 
effective, nor none so reliable as the Tulip. It 
may also be successfully grown in pots for the 
house or greenhouse, and when so grown is treated 
about the same as the Hyacinth. Nothing can 
be much more handsome than a good-sized pot 
with several bulbs of various varieties of these in 
it, and in full bloom. 


Garden Culture.—Any good soil, well enriched, 
will suit these bulbs. October, or early in Novem- 
ber, is the proper time to plant them. Set them 
four or five inches apart, and about three inches 
deep. Protect them during the severe months of 
winter with a covering of straw or manure. The 
aiter culture is the same as recommended for the 
Hyacinth. 


The earliest blooming varieties are marked a, 


next b, and so on in their order. The number be- 
fore the names denotes the height of their growth 
jn inches. 


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EARLY SINGLE TULIPS. 


Each. Doz. Per 100. 


ec 7 Artus—Pure Scarlet............... 3 


ce 9 Belle Alliance—Bright scar- 
let, sweet scented................. 3 


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¢ 6 Brutus—Brightred andyellow 3 
b 9 Canary Bird—Yellow.............. 4 
e 7 Chryselora—Fine yellow........ 4 

d10 Couleur de Cardinal—Bronze, 
Scarletwcscd eee ee 3 

ec 8 Couleur Ponceau—Rose and 
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ec 8 Cottage Maid—Rose, border 
white, true (extra)........... so. A 


e 7 Crimson King—Fine crimson. 3 
e 8 Duc de Orange—Yellow and 


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e 8 Duchess de Parma— Orange 
Yellows sf Css oe ek 3 
a 6 Duc van Tholl—Red & yellow 3 
ac One ns OSC francs fscte 4 
BATES Scarlet......... 3 
Elie [fon be Crimson....... 3 
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aé <“ fe Yellow......... 4 
ce 9 Dusart — Dark scarlet, large, 
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a 8 Joost von Vondel—Rosy red 
and white, large .................. 4 
e 7 Jacht van Delft—White......... 3 
c 9 Keiserkroon— Red, bordered 
yellow, very large ............... 4 


¢7 La Reine (Queen Victoria)— 


White, very fine forforcing.. 3 


b7 Pottebakker—Searlet,............ 4 
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oT ss White, finest of all 4 


b7 Proserpine—Rich dark rose, 
_ splendid targe flower ........... 4 


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SINGLE TULIPS—Continued. 


Each. Doz. Per100. 


b 9 Prince of Austria — Orange, 
shaded scarlet, very fine... 4 45 $350 


b 6 Rachel Ruisch— Rosy pink, 


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a 7 Rembrandt—Crimsob.......... 3 25 200 
e 7 in — Cri and 
Se PER a Se 6 70 550 


e 6 Rose Gris de Lin—Very fine 


PONG? eee. ae 4 35 275% 


e 7 Rosa Mundi—Bright rose.... 4 25 2 50 
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Standard Royal — Silver 
white and crimson........... 3 30 200 


d 7 Standard Royal—Golden 
bronze, red and yellow..... 4 40 3 00 


c12 Thos. Moore—Oranee......... 4 35 2 50 
b 7 Wan der Neer—The finest of 


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b 7 Vermilion Brilliant — Fine 
72 0 bee aS eas SIS eee 4 40 3 00 

ce 7 Yellow Prince—Fine yellow, 
sweet scented..............ee0-+ 4 35 250 


One bulb each of the 35 named Single Tulips 
by mail, postpaid, $1.25; 3 each, $3.25 


EARLY SINGLE MIXED TULIPS. 
a Doz. 100. 1,000. 
Fine Early Varieties—Mixed...... 20 $100 $600 
Extra Fine Early Varieties — 
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EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS. 


If by mail, add ic per doz., 40c per 100. 


Each. Doz. Per100. 
c 9 Couronne de Roses—Finest 
OSE ssh een ee Sa eAE Ae 6 70 $550 
b10 Couronne d’Or—Orange...... 6 60 450 
b 6 Duc van Tholl—Red and yel- 


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c 9 Duke of York— Red and 
White; 37.33 tere 3 25 475 

c 9 Gloria Solus— Brown and 
yellow. i 2a) .see eS ac 25 175 

b 8 Imperator Rubrorum—Very 
“fine scarleticc.c.....sc..2-2-.... 4 40 3 00 

‘ ¢ 8 La Candeur—Pure white, fin- 
C8t.6..55 see Ate SES ee Bie 2S 450 
c 6 La Blazon—Fine rose.......... 4 40 .300 


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6 Murillo—Light rose............ 4 40 300 
9 Peony Gold—Scarlet, feath- 
ered yellow...... Sdn 2 3 30 200 
9 Peony Rose—Scearlet.... ..... 3 30 2 00 
9 Purple Crown—Bronze red.. 3 30 175 
8 Rex Rubrorum—Fine scar- 
lets So eee 4 35 250 
ec 9 Rosine—Light rose............ 4 35 250 
b 7 Salvator Rose—Fine rose.... 6 70 5 00 
d 8 Titian—Brown and yellow... 3 30 a h) 
e 9 Tournesoll—Bright red and 
ay CLLOW ecg. hehe ne coc ee 4 35 250 
b 8 Tournesoll—Yellow............. 5 50 375 


One bulb each of the 18 named Double Tulips 
by mail, postpaid, 60c.; 3 each, $1.50. 


EARLY DOUBLE MIXED TULIPS. 


Doz. 100. 1,000. 
Extra Fine Early Varieties — 
Mixed: : wii ee eee 25 $125 $900 


LATE DOUBLE TULIPS. 


Each. Doz. 100. 
e17 Blue Flag—Violet blue........ 3 25 $150 
i12 Labelle Alliance (Overwin- 

nar)—Blue and white 
feathered -280:..c0-c ees 3 30 
216 Mariage de Ma Fille—White, 
feathered cherry crimson. 5 50 
210 Yellow Rose—Splendid gold- 
en yellow,very large flower 3 25 
Fine Mixed—All colors.............. 2 20 


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FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 11 


CAMASSIA ESCULENTA. 


A hardy bulb with erass-like foliage and pretty 
apikes of clear blue flowers. The name is sup- 
posed to have been derived from the North Amer- 
ican Indians, to whom the bulbs were an import- 
ant article of food. 

The flower stalk grows about two feet high and 
produces a large quantity of beautiful flowers, 
each measuring about two inches across. It is 
very useful as a cut-flower, lasting a long time in 
water. 

3c each; 30c per dozen ; 42.00 per 100. 


CAMASSIA ESCULENTA. 


BABIANAS. 


Similar to the Ixias and Sparaxis in growth, 
but with dark green hairy foliage. The flowers 
are large, showy and of the most beautiful colors. 
They succeed best in light, sandy soil. 


Each. Doz. Per 100. 
35 


Mixed Colors $2 50 


BRODEIHZ COCCINEA. 


BRODEI. 


Very pretty winter plooming plants with grass- 
like foliage and slender flower stems, surmounted 
by a head or umbel of flowers. The flowers are 
odd in appearance and are produced very freely. 


Each. Doz. 
Volubilis — (Twining Hyacinth.) A 
curious plant commencing to twine 
when in bud and often reaching 5 
feet in height before the bud un- 


folds. Flowers delicate rose........... 10 $100 
Mixed varieties of choice colors......... 3 30 
BULBOCODIUM. 


SPRING COLCHICUM. 


One of the earliest spring blooming plants. 
Plant in clumps in good soil. 


Each. Doz. Per 100. 
Vernum—Rosy purple.............. 3 30 $175 
By mail $2.00 per 100. dl BABIANAS. 


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CALLA LILIES. 


Each. Doz, 
Alba Maculata—Variegated summer-blooming Calla. Fol- 
iage dark green, beautifully spotted white, making a 
very handsome plant when not in bloom. The flowers 
are pure white, same as the old favorite Calla, only 


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Sanctum (Black Calla)—A desirable novelty. The flow- 
ers grow fully a foot in height, is coal black and 
fragrant. After the plant is through blooming, the 
foliage dies down and the bulb should be kept dry until 
time to plant again in fall. Large bulbs...................... 30 300 


CROWN IMPERIAL. 


The Crown Imperial de- 
rives its name from the 
crown-like appearance of 
its cluster of peculiar bell- 
shaped fiowers, situated 
around the stem immedi- 
ately under the tuft of 
glossy green leaves which 
surmount the stem. It is 
one of the earliest spring 
flowering bulbs, and quite 
hardy. Thebulbsshonld be 
planted about five inches 
deep. They do not usually 
flower until the second 
year after planting, but 
from that time they con- 

- tinue toincreaseand flower 
without further care. 

If by mail, add 3 cents 
extra for each bulb. 


NEW DWARF CALLA, 
“LITTLE GEM.” 


A perfect Calla in minia- 
ture, never exceeding 12 
inches in height, foliage 
similar in shape to the or- 
dinary variety, but much 
smaller and more graceful 
and delicate. Likewise the 
fiowers, which are perfect 
in form, but notmore than 
two and a half inches in 
diameter, and are pure 
white. It produces these 
beautiful flowers in great #f7Z 
proiusion and almost con- 
tinuously. Price, 20 cents. 
$2.00 per dozen. 


Each. Doz 
Aurora —Reds cc. occa Sees ee 20 $200 
utea— Yellow. «s:....6::.c, oe eee 25 250 


red flowers which are borne in clusters.............. 30 300 
Sulphurea—Sulphur yellow, slightly striped red...25 250 
Fine Mixed Varieties. :....... 3°. 15 150 

CHIONODOXA. 


Each. Doz. Per 100. 
Lucillz (Glory of the Snow)—A beautiful, 
hardy spring flowering plant, very easy to 
cultivate. Resembling Nemophila Insig- 
nis in color, but more intense and bril- 
liant; flowers very large and numerous. 

of a brilliant sky-blue, with a white center 3 25 $125 
Sardinensis—Flowers of intense deep blue. 

Beryretective..3sc.c. 2 cee ay ae 3 25 125 


DIELYTRA. 


BLEEDING HEART. 


If by mail, add 5e extra for each root. 

4 Ne Each. Doz. 
Spectabilis—This 18 One of our best hardy epring 
blooming plants, with large drooping racemes 
BLACK CALLA, of pink and white heart-shaped flowers... i5 $159. 


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FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 


13 


DOG’S TOOTH VIOLET. 


ERITHRONIUM. 
Each. Doz 


Dens Canis—The flowers of this pretty 
little plant resemble the Cyclamen in 


shape, and are of three colors, red, 
Witte ANG PUP... cs. -sce-c-cecoacaeaea eee 30 
Grandiflorum—aA large flowering variety, 
COLOR COG 5s Acer tek «ovis ead eRe ee detae sue aera 35 
GLADIOLI. 
Colvilli Alba (The Bride)—Pure white. Early, 


requiring only a slight covering of straw orleaves 
to protect it from the severest frosts. 

3e each, 25e per doz., one hundred, $1.25. 

By mail, $1.50 per 100. 


GLADIOLUS—For Spring Planting. 


Doz. 100. 

Very Fine [Mixed—Of various shades 

CO US ELON a Oe oe er oC SE oN ne pe 40. $200 
Very Fine Mixed Varieties—Of rose 

CO OUS rs hese et tec ochics ees Te 3 00 
Very Fine [lixed Varieties—Of light 

COlOrS ams whites te. s0s.l. cocee eta eeee 45 3 00 
Very Fine Mixed Varieties—Of yellow 50 3 50 
Extra Choice Mixed—All colors ......... 45 3 00 


Dozen lots mailed free. 
100 lots by express at purchasers’ expense. 


HAEMANTHUS. 


Handsome greenhouse or window-garden bulb- 
ous plants, producing large heads of flowers, re- 
markably brilliant and showy. 

Each. 


Puniceus Superba—Rich orange,very showy $1 25 


HEMOROCALIS FLAVA. 


Ii by mail, add 5 cents extra. 
Each. Doz. 


The Common Yellow Day Lily—Flow- 
ers bright yellow, grow in clusters..... 


IXIA. . 


The Ixia is not as generally known as it de- 
serves. Its little star-shaped flowers are unas- 
suming, but very pretty and very interesting. 
They present almost every known color—three or 
four different hues appearing in almostevery flow- 
er. 
effect several bulbs should be planted in the same 
pot. 


15 $150 


Each. Doz. 100 
Tlixed Varieties............... Het ae 3 25 $1 25 
LACHENALIAS. 


Very ornamental spring flowering plants with 
spotted foliage and brilliant:colored flowers, best 
suited for the greenhouse or window-garden. 

Each. Doz. 
Mixed Colors ice ce fore cui ck 20 $200 


LEUCOJUM (SNOWFLAKE.) 


; Each. Doz. 
Vernum (Spring Snowflake)—One 

of the earliest spring flowers, 
with white blossoms, green 
tipped, like very large snow- 
drops. They are very graceful 
and have a delicate fragrance 
like that of the Violet. Should 
be planted in borders or clumps 
ONpene Tanwallics 3. eter choos soto ae 3 


100. 


It is best adapted for pot-culture, and for. 


FRITILLARIA RECURVA. 


FRITILLARIAS. a ae 


An interesting variety of the Lily family. Th 
flowers are all] very brilliant and attractive (of a 
drooping habit), several of which are borne on a 
stem. They are mostly for outdoor culture, yet 
they may be successfully grown in pots indoors 


in winter. Hach. Doz. 
Recurva—F lowers bright scarlet, light- 
ly mottled yellow..............cccccceceeseseeeee 10 $100 
FREESIA. 


An attractive Cape flower, exquisitely perfumed. 
The trusses of pure white flowers are strikingly 
beautiful. As cut flowers they are very valuable. 


The unexpanded blooms opening in the water fill 
the air with a most delicate fragrance, and their 
endurance is really remarkable. 

Each. Doz. 
Refracta: Albaiicc2. ee 3 


100. 


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IMPERIAL JAPAN IRIS. 
(Iris K empferi.) 
Ready in October. 

Of this magnificent class of Iris we offer six 
of the newest and best sorts, single and semi- 
double. The flowers, which measure § to 10 
inches across, are unsurpassed in richness of 
color, exquisite form and beautiful markings; 
this combined with the wonderful profusion 
in which they are produced renders them 
simply marvelous. They are all perfectly 
hardy, requiring no protection in winter. 
They succeed best when grown in moist soil. 


C. W. Iford—White, delicately marbled with 
blue. 


Eclipse—Beautiful deep purplish crimson. 
Gold Band—Large, pure white, with gold 
banded center. 
Fred’k Renner—Deep bluish plum with orange 
vase. 
Mahogany—Dark red, shaded with maroon. 
Pyramid—Violet blue, veined with white. 
Any of the above, price, 15 cents each, $1.50 per 


IRIS KEMPFERI. 


IRIS—FLEUR-DE-LIS. go : 
R GERMAN IRIS. 
An old favorite, too well known to need any rat ae 
description. All the varieties are beautiful and (Iris Germanica.) 


very ciiective in the garden or greenhouse. They 
may be very successiully grown in pots. The soil Soe . tens = 33 > ‘ 

used should be of a light, rich nature. October is aes He Te Pieunsle-Eae, the .. French 
the best time in which to plant or pot them. | Rational flower. They thrive in any common 
Those planted in the garden should be lightly garden soil, and are perfectly hardy. 
covered, to protect them from severe frosts. : 


Ready in October. 


In richness 
of color they rival the finest Orchids, blooming 


Each. Doz. rofuselvy. ; nh ile toa 
Anglica (English)—A lovely large DE ee Seuss eas: 
flowering variety, mixed, various Blue Bird—Beautiful deep violet blue. 
shades of blue, yellow, white, etc. 3 25 | Celeste—Delicate pale lavender. 
Hispanica (Spanish) — Similar to Donna Maria— White, shaded with lavender. 
A emg hase veeeee Roa 2 20 Florentina—Pale blue, shaded and fringed orange 
avonia(Peacock)—Pure white,blue ee . 
spotted, very handsome.............. 5 50 ay ae raga ae. — 
Persica “Sight bine, good toriocs | La — ae violet ur javen der. 
nig eS 5 50 | Pallida Speciosa—Pale indigo blue. 
Susiana—l ilac, spotted black, odd Any oi the above, price, each, 15 cents; $1.50 per 


and very beautiful...................... 45 150 | dozen. 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 15 


ORNITHOGALUM. 


Arabicum (Arabian Star 
of Bethlehem). 

A strikingly beautiful 
plant, native of Arabia. 
The bulb resembles the 
Hyacinth and should be 
treated in a similar man- 
ner. The leaves are iong 
and narrow, and immense 
clusters of beautiful and 
very fragrant white flow- 
ers, with a jet black center, 
are borne on stems from 
18 inches to two feet high, 
presenting avery attract- 
“ive appearance, and re- 
maining a long time in 
bloom. 

If by mail, add 15c¢ per 
dozen. 

6c each; 60c per doz. 


PANCRATIUM CARRI- 
B-EUM. 


WHITE SPIDER LILY. 


Avery beautiful, attract- 
ive and very interesting 
bulbous plant, admirably 
adapted for house culture, 
and a great acquisition in 
the conservatory. Of very 
easy culture, producing 
freely its pure white, very 
fragrant, spider-like blos- 
sOoms. 

Price, each 20c; 3 for 50c. 


OXALIS. 


A very pretty and very 

et desirable bulbous plant for 

i pot-culture, and well 

adapted for hanging baskets. The flowers are very abundantly produced, although the bulbs are 

quite small. These should be planted not singly, but a number in each pot, and if several varieties 

are potted together a very charming effect will result. They should be potted early in the season, us- 
ing light, moderately rich soil. After flowering, gradually bring them to a state of rest for a time. 


ORNITHOGALUM ®& 
ARABICUM, 


Each. Doz. 100. 


Bowii—Deep rose............ 3 30 $200 
Cernua Plena—Double 

VEIUOW cose aseaes ct aceeeeae cca 5 50 350 
Incarnato—Red....... sale ee 3 30 200 
Lutea—\Ningle yellow...... 3 30 2090 


Multiflora Alba—White... 3 30 200 


Versicolor—W hite bor- 
dered. Aes 3 30 200 


Bermuda Buttercup— A 
luxuriant grower and 
profuse bloomer, flow- 
ers bright yellow.......... 6 60 450 


NERINE, OR GUERNSEY LILY. 


JAPANESE SPIDER LILY. 


Appropriately named after Nerine, one 
of the fifty daughters of Nereus, all fa- 
mous for their beauty, The flowers, which 
are bright, are borne in clusters on a 
stem from 18 to 24 inches high, and no 
plant blooms with more certainty and 
rapidity after planting. 


Hach. Doz. 
Japonica (Pink Spider Lily) 
—Beautiful pink...:.......... 45 $1 50 PANCRATIUM CARRIBEUM. 


Possetuehass 


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SNOWDROPS. 


RAIN LILY. 


Cooperia Drummondi—A very pretty plant ior 
winter blooming in the house and, although not 
considered quite hardy in this latitude, the bulbs 
may be kept dry over winter and planted in the 
garden in spring, where a succession of bloom 
may be hadfrom aclump of them, from May to 
September. The fiowers are deliciously fragrant, 
pure white, star-shaped, with long tubes, and 
measure irom one inch to one and one-half inches 
across. It derives itsname ‘‘ Rain Lily’ from the 
fact that it remains constantly in bloom during 
rainy weather. 


RANUNCULUS. 


A garden or greenhouse plant also suitable for 
house culture. Itis not quite hardy enough to 
bear planting in the garden in the fall, but. as the 
bulbs can be kept in a dry state until spring, they 
may then be planted and will produce an abund- 
ance of flowers. Give them a rather shady place 
in the garden. 

Each. Doz. 100. 
Double—French, Persian or Tur- 


ban: finest mixed. ....2......2....2. -3 20 $100 


SPARAXIS. 
Each. Doz. 100. 
A striking variety of Cape bulbs, 
producing brilliant, varied colored 
ROWEIS I ee ee ee 3-25 $450 


TRITELEIA. — 


Uniflora—Hardy, producing frag- 


rant white violet tinted flowers... 3 20 125 


SNOWDROPS. 


The little nodding 
flowers of this well- 
known plant are gen- 
erally the first to ap- 
pear in spring, often 
rearing their delicate 
heads above a light 
covering of snow in 
early March. They 
are suitable for pot 
culture, but aremost 
effective when planted 
in clumps on thelawn. 
Plant in September 
or October. Any 
good garden soil will 
suit them. They re- 
quire 10 protection, 
being quite hardy. 

Each. Doz. 100. 

20 


Se a Soe 2 = 30 
Donblese aoe ee eee 3°30 200 
Elwesi (Giant Snowdrop) — Ex- 

tra large and fine...............----+- 2 "Z0 100 
SCILLA. 


If by mail, add 15c per 100 extra. 


A very interesting and pretty dwarf early flow- 
ering bulb. The flowers are beautiful, produced 
in clusters and generally appear before the leaves, 
and resemble those of the Hyacinth, only much 
smaller. This plant is perfectly hardy, and when 
once planted need not again be disturbed. Being 
small, the bulbs should be planted in clusters. 


Siberica—One of the mostbeautifulearly spring 
blooming bulbs, bearing a profusion of remarka- 
bly pretty rich blue flowers as soon as the snow 
has disappeared from the ground, Grown in 
masses or with Crocuses and Snowdrops, it pre- 
sents a charming effect. It is perfectly hardy and 
remains in bloom a long time. It also makes a 
very showy plant for the conservatory or parlor 
in winter. 


Each. Doz. 100. 
PBT CO os oe onc ncccuses vas ee cee ett ene Se 2 20 $100 
Campanulata—Blue.................. 3 30 200 
- Alba—W hite..... 3 30 200 
“ Rosea—Rose...... 3 30 200 


Peruviana or Clusi—A very beautiful variety, 
bearing large spikes of rich ultramarine blue 
flowers, remaining a long time in bloom. I10c¢ 
each; $1.00 per doz. If by mail, add 3c each 


extra. 
TUBEROSE. 
If by mail, add 10c per doz. 
. Each. Doz. 
Excelsior Pearl—First quality...... 5 50 
WATSONIA. 


Attractive half hardy bulbous plants, resem- 
bling the Gladioli. The flower stalks grow about 
two feet high. 


Tixed SColors.: o..cseces ck wets eee 10 $1 00 
VALOTTA PURPUREA. 
(Searborough Lily.) 

A beautiful free blossoming plant; 
flowers brilliant searlet, bearing 
six to eight flowers on a stem ...... 50 $5 00 


ZEPHYRANTHES ROSEA. 


Flowers a beautiful pink color......... 5 50 


Free by mail, except where noted. 


UU ereesrvrvrTaAcTaAIUH (ETL LANES 


L. AURATUM. 


Auratum—Golden banded Japan Lily; 
Hanee: bulb Sis sey. satereedes te aecdnats nonees 
By mail, $2.25 per doz. 


Extra large DUIDS..................csececcseeee 30 300 
By mail, $3.50 per doz. 


Batemanni— Flowers bright apricot 
COLON aaete esac ree gets ener ae eee ee 25 250 


Each. Doz. 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 17 


LILIES. 


100 lots by express at purchaser’s expense. 


No collection of greenhouse-plants is in any 
manner complete without one or more species of 
this lovely genus of plants. What can exceed in 
beauty and delicious fragrance the large symmet- 
rical flowers of Auratum, or the smaller but 
scarcely less beautiful ones of Rubrum or Roseum, 
and the spotlessly pure white blossoms of Longi- 
florum, and those of that new and grand one, 
Harrisi, or of that old favorite, produced in such 
profusion, Candidum? All of them, and several 
more that might be named, are exquisite and 
well worthy of the attention and praise bestowed 
upon them. 


To assist the uninitiated, we give a few hints 
regarding the mode of culture most generally 
adopted, which, if followed, contingencies ex- 
cepted, will be productive of success. 


All of the species named may be grown out of 
doors, but none of them as successfully as Candi- 
dum, which is perfectly hardy and seldom fails to 
annually produce an abundance of flowers. It 
should be planted in September or early in Octo- 
ber, in deep, rich, sandy soil, covering the bulbs 
about three inches. Should the winter prove se- 
vere, protect the bulbs with a light covering of 
straw or long manure, to be removed early in the 
spring. 

For Pot Culture—All of the varieties named 
may either be potted singly or two or three bulbs, 
or even more, may be put into any pot, according 
to fancy; if singly, a six or seven-inch pot should 
be used; if several in a pot, then eight, ten or 
twelve-inch pots—according to the number or the 
size of the bulbs—should be used. ‘The soil best 
adapted to them is a light rich loam, made rich 
with plenty of well-rotted manure and a good 
sprinkling of sharp sand added. The time to pot 
them varies according to the time that the flowers 
are desired. It may be done at any time, from 
Sepiember to February. After potting, stand 
them out of doors or in a cool house until well 
rooted; they should then be removed to a warmer 
temperature, and remain there until the flower- 
buds begin to expand, after which, in order to 
extend the period of flowering, they should again 
be set in a cool place. Do not immediately, after 
the flowers have faded, as is too often practiced, 
dry off the bulbs, but considering the nature of 
the plant, give them close attention, water them 
carefully, and even giving an occasional watering 
with liquid manure to develop and thoroughly 
mature the bulbs for another season’s growth. 
Withhold water gradually as the foliage turns 
yellow and shows signs of rest. When dry, store 
the pots in any cool place; and as the bulbs 
again shows sign of growth,shakethe old soil off 
chen and replace them in the same pots in fresh 
soil. 


Each. Doz. Per100 
Canadense—A beautiful hardy 
native Lily. Flowers yellow 
to bright crimson, beautifully 
Spotte Gi cana Megha eccsteeee ees 10 $100 


Candidum (Annunciatiou Lily) 
—The well-known pure white 
fragrant garden Lily; 
extra large bulbs.....:............. 10 100 $600 


By mail, $1.30 per doz.; per 100, purchaser 
paying express charges. 


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BERMUDA EASTER LILY. 


Each. Doz. 
Elegans—Mixed yellow and red.......... 15 $150 
Harrisi—(Bermuda Easter Lily)—The most use- 
ful of all Lilies; flowers pure white, delightfully 
fragrant and produced freely. Planted in Sep- 
tember may be in bloom for Christmas, and a 
second crop may be had the same season by 
starting them into growth again aiter having 
rested a short time. 
Each. Doz. 100. 


1450 850 
275 1700 

Postage free, except per 100, when the bulbs will 
be shipped by express at purchaser’s expense. 


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Each. Doz. 
Humboldtii— Golden yellow, spotted 
purple. By mail, $3.25 per doz........ 30 3300 
Krameri—W hite, tinted blush, large 
ANG IrAST AW .ces tices eee eee ee 30 300 
Speciosum Album—W hite Japan Lily. 
By mvail,-$2:75 peradozs sesso ae Cty er A 
Speciosum Roseum— Rose spotted 
Japan Lily. By mail, $2.25 perdoz. 20 200 
Speciosum Rubrum—White and red 
spotted Japan Lily. By mail, $2.25 
DOL COZ serie wees Mee een ne 20 200 
Longiflorum—W hite....................-...+ 15: ~ 256 
Tenuifolium—Flowers bright vermil- 
ion, foliage delicate and graceful...... 20. 225 
Thunbergicum—(See Elegans)........... 10 100 
2 Tigrinum (Tiger Lily)—Orange, spot- 
\\ ted black. By mail, $1.50 per doz.... 12 4 25 
. Tigrinum FI. Pl. (Double Tiger Lily) 
WN —By mail, $1.50 per doz.................. Ae oe 
NV Umbellatum—(See Elegans)............... 45 4150 


LILY OF THE VALLEY. 


(Ready in November.) 

This beautiful, dainty little flower needs no 
introduction. All plant lovers have already 
made its acquaintance. Its favorite spot in the 
garden is in some cool, shady place, in deep, rich 
soil—not too heavy. The roots should be set 
aboutsix inchesapart and about twoinches deep. 
Plants, or pips, as they are called, are especially 
prepared for pot culture. They should be potted 
in good, rich soil, placing five or six of themin a 
four-inch pot and covering them with about an 
inch of the soil; set the pots away in some cool 
place in the dark to get the pips well rooted, when 
they may be removed to the warmth of the green- 
house or living room. Keep them well watered. 
In a few weeks the flowers will shoot out. 

Fine Pips—Per dozen, 25c, free by mail; per 
100, $1.75; or by mail, $2.00 per 100. 


LILY OF THE VALLEY. 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 19 


Winter Flowering and Ornamental Plants. 


af PLANTS we offer here are those especially adapted for the decoration of the parlor or conser- 
vatory during the winter or spring months. and we are careful to send out none but those in 

good health and first-class condition. All plants are carefully packed according to the season 
of the year, to insure their safe delivery to any part of the country. 


ASPARAGUS—Continued. 


indispensable plant for all decorative 
purposes. Price each, 50c. 


Tenuissimus—Similar to the above, al- 
though not quite so attractive, but is an 
excellent pot plant; may be kept dwarf 
and bushy, and is easily grown. Price 
each, 25c. 


Sprengeri—Few plants are more desir- 
able asa pot plant or for hanging baskets 
in the house, thriving as it does in a dry 
atinosphere, and in almost any position. 
The fronds are of a rich green shade, and 
frequently grow four feet in length, and 
when cut retain their freshness for several 
weeks. Price each, 25c. 


ASPIDISTRA. 


As a house plant, cultivated for its 
foliage only, we can contidently say the 
Aspidistra is surpassed by none, and, in 
fact, has few equals. The leaves are ob- 
long lanceolate on long stems, just slender 
enough to give the plant a very graceful 
appearance, about a foot and a half in 
length and about four inches in breadth 
at their widest part. Thecommon species, 
Lurida, has plain dark green foliage. We 
have also a very pretty variegated var- 
iety, the leaves being alternately striped 
with white and green. Both kinds are 
j very easy of cultivation, in fact, nothing 
pS LYS S but positive and continued neglect will 
A % kill them. This plant should be in every 
' q MIM ane K ay collection. Price, green variety, each, 25c 
<a f] : to 50c; variegated variety, each, 50c. 


ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 


ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 


An admirable house plant, bearing a 
striking resemblance to a small and per- 
fectly formed spruce tree, only far neater, 
more delicate and 
much more grace- 
ful in appearance. 
Very unique indeed 
and a great acqui- 
sition. It is a na- 
tive of New Zea- 
land. 18 inches 
high, price each, 
33.00; 24 inches 
high, price each, ™ 
$5.00. ae 


ASPARAGUS. 


A very pretty 
and graceful fern- 
like climbing plant. 
rivaling in beauty 
even the delicate x 
Maidenhair Fern. Few plants are more 
ornamental and none more useful. 


Plumosus Nanus—Foliage bright 
green, very graceful, and so delicate it has 
all the appearance of finely woven silk 
lace, yet when cut the fronds retain their 
form, substance and color for weeks. An 


ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 


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| CARNATIONS. 

| These very popular plants need no introduc- 
| tion. All plant lovers are familiar with them and 
| everybody grows them. The varieties we offer 
are the very best in cultivation. The plants are 
large and well grown, and can be shipped with 
ease. 

Large plants, each, 25c; $2.50 per dozen 


CALLA. 


The culture of this old favorite Lily is with usa 
specialty. We annually use in our ecut-flower 
business thousands of its blossoms, 60 that at all 
times in its season we have a largestock of bloom- 
ing plants. From these we select the very finest 
for shipping. 


Ethiopica (Common Calla)—Each, 2c to $1.00 


Pore et EP Le hee 


AZALEAS. 


AZALEAS. 


(We ship these by express only.) 


Our collection of these most popular plants, 
both in numbers and varieties, is fully equal 
to any we have ever offered. The plants are 
large and bushy, thickly clothed with healthy 
foliage and covered with buds, which, as the 
season advances, will burst into bloom, and, 
because of their great numbers, will fairly 
hide the plant in a mass of gorgeous bloom. 
Few plants equal the Azalea for parlor or 
conservatory adornment. Price, each, $1.00 


to $3.00. 
BEGONIAS. 


A select list of the newest and best varieties. 
Prices, 15¢ and 25c each. 


CLIVIA MINIATA. 


(IMANTOPHYLLUM.) 


A greenhouse plant, belonging to the 
Amaryllis family. Leaves long and strap- 
shaped, flowers bell-shaped, orange red and 
borne,in clusters. An excellent house plant. 
Price, each, 50c to $1.00. 


NEW DWARF CALLA, “LITTLE 


Alba Maculata—F oliage dark green, beautifalls 
| Spotted white, making a very handsome plant 
when not in bloom. The flowers are pure white 
| Same as the old fayorite Calla. only smaller; each 
| 25e. 


J 4 a ee ee ~. =. 
New Dwarf Calla, ‘‘Little Gem A perfect 
Calla in miniature, it never exe eds twelve inches 


in height, bearing foliage similar in shape to the 


ordinary variety, but much smaller and more 


graceful and delicate. 


Likewise the flowers, which 


: > perfect in form hn# + +) 
ire periect in form but net more than two and e 


| half inches in diam: ter, are pure white It pro- 
duces these beautiful flowers in great profusion 
reat pr : 
CLIVIA MINIATA, and almost contin ously Py he 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 21 


CYCLAMEN 
PERSICUM GIGANTEUM. 


If we were asked to name 
the plant which appeared 
to be the most popular last 
winter and spring, being 
most in demand, we would 
promptly and emphatically 
say the Cyclamen. We had 
a large stock of them, and 
all were disposed of in a very 
short time. To see them 
was to admire them, and so 
satisfactory did they prove 
to purchasers that they 
wanted more for themselves 
and their friends. Theunani- 
mous verdict was that they 
are the most satisfactory 
winter flowering house plant 
one can grow. In anticipa- 
tion of another big demand 
for them, we have again 


grown a large stock, all in 


splendid condition. 


CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM. Each, 25e to $1.00. 


CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. 


(Umbrella Plant.) An excellent house plant, 
too well known to need any description. We 
only wish to call attention to the fact that we 
have this season a large and very fine stock of 
them in all sizes. 

Price, 15¢ to 50c, 


DRACAENA. 


Very ornamental pot plants, also useful for 
vases. 

Indivisa—Foliage dark green; about 3 feet long 
and 1 inch wide, tapering to a point; very grace- 
ful. Each, 25c to 50c. 


FARFUGIUM GRANDE. 


A very unique and interesting house plant of 
easy culture, grown especially for its beautiful 
and attractive foliage, which is a bright green, 
and blotched with spots of yellow. Price, 25c. 


GERANIUMS. 


General collection of large, fine plants, suitable 
for winter blooming in the parlor or conserva. 
tory. Each, 25c. : 

Rose Geraniuma, 10c to 25c each. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 


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FICUS ELASTICA. 


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(RUBBER PLANT.) 


A plant now so well known as to require no 
description. We have a collection of finely grown | 
plants in different sizes. Price, each, 0c to $2.00. 


HYDRANGEA. | 


Otaksa—Very large pink flowers, and fineglossy 
leaves. Good plants that may be had in bloom 
for Easter. Price, 2c to $1.00 each 

Otaksa [Monstrosa—Similar to the preceeding, 
except that the flower is much larger. Price, 50 


to $1.00. 
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. 


A highly ornamental plant, having long, grace- 
ful, fern-like foliage. It is very easy of culture 
and is admirably adapted for parlor and table 


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Se 


decoration. Price, each, %e« to 7& 


IVIES. 


SS Dex: 


English — Specially prepared for parlor and 
conservatory culture, in all sizes. Each, 25¢ to 
50e. 


MARGUERITES. 


This very handsome and usefal Daisy is still 


iy SS 
COP RIGHTER 


very popular and in steady demand. Our stock 


is in first-class condition All ready to bloom 


rice, each, 25e to $1.00 
NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA. Price, each, 2% » Hl. 


FERNS. 


As conservatory specimens, parlor ornaments, 
or for general decorative ,purposes, the many 
delicate, beautiful species of Ferns stand almost 
unrivaled. The medium-sized and smaller kinds 
are admirably adapted for planting in rock work 
in the conservatory and for the fernery in the 
parlor. Our collection is large and varied. Price, 
15c and upwards, according to variety and size. 


We name a few of the most popular. 


Adiantum Cuneatum— The popular Maiden- 
hair Fern. Price, 25c to 50c. 

Adiantum Gracillimum — The smallest and 
most graceful of the Maiden-hair varieties. 
Price, 25¢ to 50c. 

Lomaria Gibba—The popular TreeFern. Price, 
2eto50c. 

Nephrolepis Exaltata— The common Sword 
Fern. Price, lic. 

Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta—Strong grow- 
ing, compact habit, dark green color. Price, 50c 

Pteris Serrulata—A pretty basket Fern. Price, 
15c to 25c. 

Pteris Densa— A compact crested variety. 

- Price, 20c to 30c. 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 23 


PRIMULA SINENSIS. 


CHINESE PRIMROSE. 

No winter blooming plant is more generally ad- 

mired than the Primula, and none that we know 
ofis more deserving of admiration. Although a 
greenhouse plant, it always succeeds well in the 
parlor, giving general satisfaction. It prefersa 
“cool to a hot atmosphere, therefore should be 
given a place at a wfndow in the coolest room 
convenient; water carefully, taking care not to 
spill any in the flower buds or center of the plant, 
as it causesthem torot. Propagate in spring by 
cuttings, division of the plant, or seed sown in 
May. The soil should be of a light rich nature. 

Double— White, each, 25c. 

Single and semi-double in many colors, from 
pure white to deep red, and light blue, each, 25c. 


PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA. 


For house or greenhouse decoration it ranks 
among the foremost for beauty, usefulness and 
extreme ease of culture. As a bloomer it has few 
equals, for flowers may be picked from it all the 
year round, although it produces most profusely 
during the wintermonths. Thecolor of the flower 
is a beautiful pale lilac, at times almost pure 
white. Price, 25c each. 


PANDANUS—(Screw Pine. ) 


So named from the screw-like arrangement of 
its leaves on the stem. It is one of the most use- 
ful decorative plants in cultivation. 

Utilis—An old favorite, leaves bright green. 
KENTIA BELMOREANA. Price, each, 50c to $3.00. 

Veitchii—A variety having beautifully varie- 
gated leaves; they are bright green, marked with 


PAI MS broad stripes of pure or creamy white, Price, 
® 


each, $3.00 to $5.00. 


Our collection embraces a large assortment of 
the leading kinds, prices and descriptions of which 
we cheerfully furnish on application. We here 
enumerate a few of the most popular. 


Areca Lutescens—Slender, plume-like leaves, a 
very handsome and excellent house plant. Price, 
each, 30c; specimen plants, 12 to 36 inches high, 
each, 50c to $4.00. 


Cocos Weddeliana—A charming plant, unques- | 
tionably the most graceful of all the small Palms; 
extensively used as tableornaments. Price,each, 
35¢e. Specimen plants, 8 to 18 inches high, each, 
50c to $1.00. 


Kentia Belmoreana—Resembles Areca, but the 
leaves are stronger and dark green; a splendid 
house plant and in great demand. Price, each, 
35e. Specimen plants, 12 to 86 inches high, each, 
50c to $5.00. 


Kentia Fosteriana—A beautiful species with 
bright green foliage. Price, each, 35e. Specimen 
plants, 12 to 36 inches high, each, 50c to $5.00. 

Latania Borbonica (Chinese Fan Palm)—A 
great favorite, perhaps the most desirable of all 
the Palms for generalcultivation. Leaves broad- 
ly fan-shaped. Price, each, 50c to $5.00. 


Phoenix Rupicola—Resembles Dactylifera, the 
well-known Date Palm, but is more graceful, the 
arching pinnate leaves being more slender and 
drooping. Price, each, 30c to $2.00. 


Phoenix Reclinata—Similar to the above, but nH 
of stronger growth and quite distinct. An excel- 
Jent Palm; stands much abuse, therefore very 


MITTITOTTTNO TLL 
useful for decorations. Price, each, 25c to $2.00. Pony. CRE 
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OTAHEITE ORANGE. 


A very beautiful and most inter- 
esting dwarf Orange, very unique in 
appearance and an excellent pot 
plant. For house culture it has 
much to recommend it. It is easily 
managed and never fails to do well 
if properly caredfor. It flowers free- 
ly, in fact profasely, and producess 
fruit in abundance 

Strong plants with fruit, price 


each, $1.00 to $2.00. 


SANSEVERIA ZEALANICA. 


In many respects this is & most re- 
markable plant. It is highly orna- 
mental and very easily crown Few 
plants equal it for house culture 
Nothing but positive neglect can in- 
jure it. Gas, dust, heat, cold, 
drought or overwatering, through 
them all it seems to flourish It l« 
equally at home in the full light or 
in the shady corner. The leaves are 
thick and fleshy, dark green in color, 


beautifully marked with bars of 


creamy white 


Price, ear h. “nc to rah 


ROSES. 


EVER-BLOOMING. 


A good assortment of the best vari- 
eties for winter blooming, nice plants. 
Each, 25c; $2.50 per dozen. 


SALVIA SPLENDENS. 


Flowers scarlet. Nice plants for 
winter blooming, each, 25c. 


SMILAX. 
(Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides.) 


This charming vine is now consid- 
ered quite indispensable in all floral 
decorations. It is very easily grown. 
Price, each, Ldc. 


SWAINSONIA GALEGIFOLIA 
ALBA. 


A desirable plant for house culture, 
with pure white flowers resembling 
Sweet Peas, which are produced in 
great abundance. It blooms continu- 
ously throughout the season, and is 
of the easiest culture. Foliage grace- 
ful. 25c¢ each. VIOLET 


VIOLETS—Although quite hardy, these plants require the 
frame, Double Varieties—Blue, cach, 2dc. 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 5 25 


CURRIE’S LAWN GRASS SOWN IN FALL PRODUCES A GOOD LAWN EARLY THE 
FOLLOWING SEASON. 


HOW TO MAKE A LAWN. 


Many inquiries reach us concerning the best and cheapest method of obtaining a nice, smooth, vel- 
vety lawn. We will here describe, as well as our space will permit, the method that gives almost univer- 
sal satisfaction. The turfing of large lawns is seldom resorted to now; it is too expensive, and good, 
clean turf is almost unobtainable. Seeding is the plan usually adopted, and the one recommended by 
all good landscape gardeners. After the necessary grading has been accomplished and the general 
formation of the surface established, let it all be thoroughly plowed, harrowed and well pulverized and 
finely raked to a smooth, even surface—as smooth as possible, and firm; not only that, but alike com- 
pact.in every spot, to prevent unequal settling. Thismay be accomplished by treading downand again 
filling up to grade where necessary. Sow the Lawn Grass seed broadcast by hand, to insure an even 
distribution, of which it has been found a good plan tosow one-half the seed in one direction, afterward 
sowing the balance at right angles to your first sowing, covering it all by raking in with a steel or 
wooden rake and finishing off by rolling it with a moderately heavy roller, or by patting to an even 
surface with the back of aspade. This firms your seed-bed and helps greatly to retain the surface 
moisture, thereby helping along the germination of the seeds. There is much diversity of opinion re- 
garding the proper quantity of seed required for a given area. We are always disposed to advocate a 
liberal quantity, for the simple reason that as the seed is but a very small item of the expense of mak- 
ing a lawn, and as it is always desirable to have a thick, close turf a8 Soon as possible, it is advisable 
to sow thickly. With thick sowing we can accomplish in one season what with thin sowing may take 
two or three seasons, or even longer, to the bitter disappointment of the owner. We have had a very 
extensive experience in the seeding of lawns, and find the most satisfactory results are obtained from 
sowing the following quantities: For new Lawns, 4 bushels per acre; for renovating old ones, from 1 
to 2 bushels; for 100x100=10,000 square feet, use 1 bushel; 50x50=2,500 square feet, use 1 peck; 25x25 
feet, use 2 quarts. 

It occasionally happens that lawns the first season sometimes appear patchy, and it will be neces- 
sary to re-sow the spots or patches. This can be most successfully done during the fall months of 
August and September, or at the first break of spring weather. 


MIXTURES OF LAWN GRASS SEED. 


Currie’s Special Mixture—This splendid mixture is composed of only the finest dwarf-growing 
evergreen grasses; absolutely free from weed seeds or other impurities; especially adapted and mixed 
in the proper proportion to suit the American climate. In comparing the cost of our Special Lawn 
Grass with other mixtures sent out by the trade, remember that we give 20 pounds per bushel instead 
of 14 pounds, as generally sold. This brings our Special Lawn Mixture down to an exceedingly low 
price per bushel. Pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, $1.35; bushel, $5.00; 4-bushel lots, sufficient to 
seed one acre, for $18.00. 

Fine Mixed—A\so an excellent mixture. Quart, 15 cts.; peck, 75 cts.; bushel, 14 Ibs., $2.75; 
in 3-bushel lots, per bushel, $2.50. 

Grass [ixture for Shade—A mixture of dwarf-growing grasses thriving in shady places under 
trees. Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.65; per bushel, $6.00. 

Grass Mixture for Terraces and Slopes—A mixture designed to do away with the expensive method 
of sodding, it is composed of dwarf-growing evergreen grasses, possessing strong fibrous and creeping 
roots, and especially adapted for growing on sloping banks. Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, 
$1.65; per bushel, $6.00. 

If required by mail"allow 5 cents per quart for postage. 


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A sowing made this Fall will produce a crop of hay the next 
Summer, and will afterwards yield abundant pasturage. Owing to 
the early start these grasses make compared with Timothy you are 
sure of a crop even in a dry season, as our mixtures are already well 
advanced in growth before the extreme hot weather begins. They 
also grow a closer and more dense turf, thereby retaining the moist- 
ure better than do Timothy and Clover. The grasses composing our 
mixtures recover quickly after being cut, and will furnish in favor- 
able seasons a large second crop. If no second crop is desired they 
will furnish grand pasturage for the remainder of the year. You 
cannot get this out of Timothy and Clover. Although more expensive 
to lay down they will more than pay the extra cost in the extra yield 
of Hay, not to speak of the second crop or the additional pasture. 


Our No. 9 Mixture has yielded as much as 5 toms per acre from 
two cuttings, in one season. 


Write us for Special Mixtures for special kinds of soil. 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 27 


Currie’s Superior Grass and Clover [lixtures 
For Fall Sowing. 


The following tables are composed of the different varieties of grass and clovers suitable to pro- 
duce big Hay crops in our Northwestern States, and are the result of years of Actual Experiment. 

NotTrE.—We do not offer cheap Grass Mixtures; only one grade, and that is the best that money 
can procure. Do not be misled. The quantity per acre usually makes the price look large or small, as 
the case may be. 


HAY AND PASTURE MIXTURES FOR ONE TO THREE YEARS. 


No ] FOR ONE YEAR’S HAY. - 
° fe VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Italian Ryegrass, English Ryegrass, Tall Meadow Oat 
Grass, Timothy, Red Clover, Alsike Clover. 

Sow 20 Ibs, per acre. Cost per acre, $2.00; 50 Ib. lots, $4.75; 100 Ib. lots, $9.00. 


No 2 FOR ONE YEAR’S HAY AND ONE YEAR’S PASTURE. 
e &e VARIETIES USED—English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, Orchard, Tall Oat Grass, Sheeps’ 
Fescue, Timothy, Meadow Fescue, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. 

Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $2.25; 50 Ib. lots, $5.25; 100 Ib. lots, $10.00. 


No 3 FOR TWO YEARS’ HAY AND ONE YEAR’S PASTURE. : 
eo Ue VARIETIES USED—Tall Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Italian Ryegrass, English Ryegrass, 
Sheeps’ Fescue, Timothy, Meadow Fescue, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. 

Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $2.50; 50 Ib. lots, $5.50; 100 Ib. lots, $10.50. 


HAY AND PASTURE PERMANENT MEADOW MIXTURES. 


No 5 FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURE. (Light, Gravelly and Sandy Soils. 
e Ue VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Red Top Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, Meadow Fox- 
tail, Italian Ryegrass, English Ryegrass, Hard Fescue, Sheeps’ Fescue, Tall Meadow Fescue, Crested 
Dogstail, Meadow Fescue, Timothy, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. 

Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $3.25; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. 


No FOR HAY AND PERIIANENT PASTURE FOR /IEDIUI OR RICH PRAIRIE SOILS. 
eo Ue VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Red Top Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Kentucky Blue 
Grass, Hard Fescue, Sheeps’ Fescue, English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, 
Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, Timothy, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. 

Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $3.25; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. 


No 7 FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURE FOR HEAVY OR CLAY SOILS. 
e #e¢ VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Meadow Foxtail, English Ryegrass, Red Top Grass, 
Kentucky Blue Grass, Tall Fescue, Italian Ryegrass, Meadow Fescue, Hard Fescue, Tall Oat Grass, 
Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. 

Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $3.25; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. 


No 8 FOR HAY ON WET SOILS WHICH ARE OCCASIONALLY OVERFLOWED. 
eo Ue VARIETIES USED—Fowl Meadow Grass, Rough Stalked Meadow Grass, Rep Top Grass, 
Timothy, Tall Fescue, Alsike Clover. 

Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $3.50; 50 Ib. lots, $6.75; 100 Ib. lots, $13.00. 


No FOR HAY ONLY. 

e 7* This is a permanent Meadow Mixture, composed of grasses which will yield the largest pos- 
sible amount of Hay. The value of the aftergrowth or second cutting has, in good years, been equal 
to an ordinary hay crop, obtained from sowings of Timothy. Five tons per acre have been cut from 
this in one year. 

VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Red Top Grass, Meadow Fescue, 
English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, Meadow Foxtail, Red Clover, Alsike Clover. 

Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Cost per acre, $3.25; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. 


No 10 FOR ORCHARDS AND SHADY PLACES. 
e ¢ A mixture of grasses adapted for growing where there is considerable shade. One of the 
best of our mixtures for giving a large bulk of hay of excellent quality. 
VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Wood Meadow Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Kentucky Blue Grass, 
Red Top Grass, Meadow Fescue, Red Clover, White Clover. 
Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $3.50; 50 Ib. lots, $6.75; 100 Ib. lots, $13.00. 


No Il FOR RENOVATING OLD PASTURES AND MEADOWS. 

° * Grass lands that have for years been giving good Hay crops, without receiving a top 
dressing of barnyard or commercial fertilizers, become bare and thin, frequently wanting in the more 
nutritive grasses. These pastures will be greatly improved by sowing this mixture at the rate of 12 
pounds per acre. Previous to sowing, harrow the sod with a sharp-tooth harrow, then handsow 
broadcast, passing over the field with a good heavy roller. 

Sow 10 Ibs. per acre. Price per acre, $1.50; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. 


When Grasses and Clovers are sent out for fall sowing, the Clovers will 
be sent separate and should not be sown till spring, owing to their liability 
to be winter killed. 


In small lots by, mail, add 8 cents per Ib. for postage. 


CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 


RECLEANED GRASS SEEDS. 


The fall months, August and September, the time to thicken up your 


pastures and hay fields- 


to a dose of our No. {! Crass Mixture. 


All thin pastures should be treated 


The result 


will pay you the first season from the 
increase of pasturage. 


PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET FLUCTUATIONS. If by mail, add 8 cents per Ib. extra. 


Awnless Brome or Hungarian Brome Grass. 
(Bromus Inermis.) 


Asplendid grass 
producing a great 
wealth of forage 
of high nutritive 
value. This grass= 
will succeed and 
produce heavy#®s 
crops on the ster- g 
ile or arid plains 
of our Western 
States, growing 
luxuriantly on 
dry, sandy soils, 
where other grass 
would perish. 
Sown in the early 
spring it produces 
a heavy crop of 
grass the same 
season, and con- 
tinues in bearing 
for years. Sow 
broadcast at the 
rate of 20 !bs. per, 
acre. (141bs. per, 
bushel.) 


Bushel, $3.50; 
Pound, 30 cts.; 
100 Ibs., $22.00 


AWNLESS BROME GRASS. 
Crested Dog’s Tail (Cynosurus cristatus)—Ex- 


cellent for dry, hard soils. Valuable either 
for pasture orlawns. (21 lbs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $9.50; Ib., 50 cts.; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
English Rye (Lolium perenne)—One of the best 
and most nutritious grasses for permanent 
pastures and meadows. (24 lbs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 10 cts.; 100 Ibs., $8.00. 


Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula)—A desirable 
grass ior dry soils. (12 1bs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $2.25; Ib., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $16.00. 


Italian Rye (Lolium italicum) — An abundant 
yielder, good for any soil. (18lbs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $1.75; Ib., 10 cts.; 100 Ibs., $9.00. 


Kentucky Blue Grass, Double Extra Clean (Poa 
pratensis)—Also known as June grass. An 
excellent grass for pasture, comes into growth 
early and furnishes an abundance of fine 
herbage much relished by cattle and horses. 
(14 lbs. per bushel.) 

Bushel, $1.50; Ib., 12 cts.; 100 Ibs., $10.00. 


Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Clean—(20 lbs. per 
bushel.) 


Bushel, $2.75; Ib., 15 cts.; 100 Ibs., $13.00. 


Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis)—(English 
Blue Grass.) One of the best of the natural 
grasses, extensively grown in our Western 
States. It furnishes hay of an excellent qual- 
ity and endures close cropping by cattle. 
Should form a prominent part of all grass 
mixtures. (22 1bs. per bushel.) 


Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 10 cts.; 100 Ibs., $8.00. 


Fowl [Meadow (Poa serotina) —Makes rapid 
growth. Valuable for low wet lands. (12 lbs. 
per bushel.) 

Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $16.00. 


Meadow Foxtail (Aloprecurus pratensis) — One 
of the best pasture grasses. Comes into 
growth along with Orchard Grass, and fur- 
nishes excellent feed of very fine quality, is 
less affected by drought than most of the 
other grasses. We consider this one of the 
best all round sorts for Hay or Pasture and 
should be in every mixture. (7 lbs. per bus.) 
Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 30 cts.; 100 Ibs., $25.00. 


Orchard (Dactylis glomerata)—One of the earli- 
est and best of all the grasses either for past- 
ure ora hay crop. Comes into growth very 
early and furnishes a large quantity of excel- 
lent hay. Should be cut shortly after coming 
into flower, otherwise it is apt to become a 
trifle hard. Red or June Clover and Orchard 
do well mixed together. (14 lbs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $1.75; 1b., 14 cts.; 100 Ibs., $12.00. 


Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris)—A good grass for 
almost all soils; attains its greatest perfec- 
tion in moist, rich soil. Should form a part 
of all pasture mixtures. (14 lbs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $1.25; Ib., 10 cts., 100 Ibs., $8.00. 


Red Top—Fancy, extra recleaned. (32 Ibs. per 
bushel.) 
Bushel, $7.50; Ib., 25 cts.; 100 Ibs., $22.00. 


Red Fescue (Festuca rubra)—The best of the 
dwari growing sorts, Owing to its strong 
fibrous root formation. It is an invaluable 
grass for lawns; the herbage is fineand much 
relished by sheep. The name Red Fescue is 
derived from thereddish hue of theseed stalks 
when ripe. (14]1bs. per bushel.) 

Bushel, $2.75; Ib., 25 cts.; 100 Ibs., $18.00. 


Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis)— 
Excellent for damp soils. (14 ]bs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $4.00; Ib., 30 cts.; 100 Ibs., $25.00. 


Sheeps’ Fescue (Festucaovina)—A favorite grass 
for sheep pastures. (121bs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $15.00. 

Sweet Vernal Grass, True (Anthoxantum odor- 
atum)—A good grass for pasture and lawn. 
(10 Ibs. per bushel.) 

Bushel, $7.25; Ib., 75 cts.; 100 Ibs., $70.00. 

Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuca elatior)\—Very pro- 
ductive and nutritive; does well in wet and 
heavy soils. (14 lbs. per bushel.) 

Bushel, $5.50; Ib., 45 cts.; 100 Ibs., $40.00. 

Tall Meadow Oat (Avena elatior)—A rapid and 
luxuriant grower. (10 Ibs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $1.75; Ib., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $16.00. 

Timothy, or Herd (Phieum pratense) — Choice 
Wisconsin grown seed. (45 lbs. per bushel.) 
Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 5 cts.; 100 Ibs., $4.25. 

Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis)—Thrives 
well under trees. (14 ]bs. per bushel.) 

Bushel, $4.75; Ib.,35 cts.; 100 Ibs., $30.00. 
Yellow Oat Grass (Avena favescens)—Good for 
pasture and meadows. (7 lbs. per bushel.) 

Bushel, $5.25; Ib., 75 cts.; 100 Ibs., $65.00, 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 29 


WINTER WHEAT AND RYE. 


RECLEANED SEED WHEATS, ESPECIALLY GROWN FOR SEED WHEATS. 


THE INTERNATIONAL No. 6. 
(Bald.) 


(The most Productive Wheat for thin land.) 


A new Wheat which now occupies a first place among 
leaders and destined to supersede many of the most popu- 
lar varieties. It makes avery stiff straw, which seldom 
lodges, even on very rich soil. It produces heavy crops 
on poor land, where most varieties of Wheat cannot be 
successfully or profitably grown, and has the further 
merit of being extremely hardy. On rich soil it yields 
very heavy crops, and is not much inclined to shell when 
Overripe, as many varieties do. It stools very heavily. 
In the section of New York State where many of the best 
and most popular sorts of Winter Wheat were first in- 
troduced the farmers are very enthusiasticinfavor of the 
International No. 6. 


Peck, 75c; bushel, $2.00; 2% bushels, $4.50. 


EARLY GENESEE GIANT. — 
(Half Bearded.) . 


Remarkable for its thrifty fall growth and heavy 
root, with the ability to withstand spring frosts and sum- 
mer drought: stools out very early in spring: straw 
strong and short-jointed; heads well filled with fine hard 
amber grain of exceptionally fine milling qualities; is 
very productive, yielding over 62 bushels to the acre. 


Peck, 60c; bushel, $1.75. 


BEARDED WINTER FIFE. 
(Jones.) 


(The Queen of all Winter Wheats.) 


A grand wheat possessing all the excellent qualities 
of No. 1 Hard Spring for milling purposes, being very 
hard and flinty in grain, thin husked, and remarkably 
rich in gluten. It is very early ripening with early Red 
Clawson, and is a strong, healthy grower, stooling rapid- 

THE INTERNATIONAL NO. 6. ly in the fall. Starts early in spring and is among the 

first to head. Straw of medium height, very strong and 

wiry and noticeably free from scattering in the field when ripe. This sort marks a great advance in 

quality, productiveness, and flinty character of grain over the old and well-known Jones Winter Fife. 

It is the hardiest of all the Winter Wheats, and is one that will not freeze out or winter kill in any 
of the Winter Wheat States. It is a grand yielder, averaging 40 to 45 bushels per acre. 


Peck, 50c; bushel $1.75; 2% bushels, $4.25. 
EARLY RED CLAWSON. (Bald.) 


The earliest Winter Wheat. This variety is a cross between Golden Cross and Clawson, and in- 
herits all the good qualities of the parents—extreme hardiness, rapid growth, large kernels and enor- 
mous productiveness. It is especially desirable for heavy clay soils, and when sown on rich ground 
should be seeded very lightly, owiig to its remarkable stooling propensities. : 


Price, 50c per peck; $1.50 per bushel. 
es RYE. 


Rye is a crop that should be more extensively grown by all our farmers. It is a paying crop, even 
on poor sandy soils yielding as much as35 bushels per acre, while on light rich soils it would not be too 
much to expect up to 60 bushels per acre. It is also a very valuable crop to seed down Grasses with, 
owing to the fact that it matures so early, giving the grasses a longer growing season after harvest- 


ing. 
HUNGARIAN WINTER RYE. 


A variety oi-recent introduction. very strong strawed, seldom lodges, and is a great yielder, often 
giving 50 to 60 bushels of very bold, handsome grain (much larger than the common Winter Rye), and 
of superior milling qualities. 


Peck, 50c. Per bushel, $1.35. 
In small lots by mail add 8 cents per Ib. for postage. 


SAND, HAIRY OR WINTER VETCH. 


VICIA VILLOSA. Candwicten. 


Withstands our Northwestern Winters. Hardier than Winter 
Wheat. Owing to its remarkable earliness and great feed- 
ing qualities, no dairy farmer or hog-raiser can 
afford to be without a field of it. 


This forage plant is here to stay in the West and Northwestern States, owing to its adaptability 
to withstand severe drought, heat and cold. It isa plant particularly adapted for hog pastures, as 
it withstands close eating and is much relished by all kinds of stock. A nice hog pasture can be pro- 
duced in a few months by making a sowing of these Vetches early in April. The hogs should be turned 
on as soon as the plants are from 2 to 3 feet in height 
and allowed to eat the Vetches almost to the ground; 
provided they are then taken off a second crop will 
very soon mature, which can be again pastured or 
allowed to run to seed. By this latter method a 
patch can be kept down for years, as they reseed 
themselves very easily. Sowings made in August or 
September withstand easily our Northwestern win- 
ters, and will furnish a handsome crop of green fodder 
by the end of April, which, on good land, has equaled 
15 tons per acre; if cut just before coming into 
bloom, it immediately restarts into growth furnish- 
ing a second crop, which can be eaten off by stock or 
turned under as a green manure. Sow in drills 3 feet 
apart, using 30 lbs. of seed per acre, or broadcast with 
the addition of one-half bushel Rye or Oats to furnish 
support for the vines. 

One important feature is, that a sowing made in 
August or September covers the ground before winter 
sets in and prevents washing of the soil during the 
winter and spring, thus effecting a great saving of 
soluble mineral fertilizers contained in soil, which 
otherwise would wash or leach out. The Washington 
Department of Agriculture estimates the value ofa 
plowed under crop of this Vetch as equivalent to put- 
ting into the ground $16 to $45 worth of commercial 
fertilizers per acre. The yield of green forage varies 
from 10 to 15 toms per acre, equal to 3 to 4 tons 
when cured as dried hay. Sow 30 to 40 Ibs. per acre, 
mixed with a half bushel of rye or wheat to furnish 
Support for the vines. 


Per Ib., 15 cts; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., $3.50; 
100 Ibs., $6.50. 


Crimson or Scarlet 
Clover. 


(TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.) 


A valuable clover either for cutting green during 
the early spring and summer months or for plowing 
under. It can be sown amongst corn, tomatoes and 
turnips at the time of the last cultivating or after 
such crops as cucumbers and melons, or on oat or 
rye stubble and harrowed in. It is not sufficiently 
hardy to withstand our winters north of latitude 49° 
or in the States of Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa and 
Minnesota. Sow broadcast at the rate of 15 Ibs. per 
ee duly 15th to September 15th. 

olce American grown seed, 10 cts. per Ib.: : 
per bus. of 60 Ibs.; $5.50 per 100 Ibs. ni eee 


SAND, OR WINTER VETCH. postage. 


In small lots by mail, add 8 cents per Ib. for _ 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 3 


~ SUNDRI ES. 


Gardeners’ Gloves. 
BOL DAIL Ries oats descatedae cdecgeouseceur ease ecco err LOO 


Grafting Wax. 
Per % pound........... 200 seal PpOUNMGs s.eteeie: 30 
If by mail, add 10c per pound. 


Hyacinth Glasses. 
Various colors, 


low and tall, 
each, 15¢; per 


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Sz Pruning, single 
blade, each . 

.... $1.00, 1.95, 1.50 
Pruning, two bladed................. 1.75 
ee ivory handle) 1.00 { 


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ee Neck Plant Sprinkler. 


Made so as to sprinkle underneath the foliage. 
It is durable, quickly filled and throws a fine 


spray. 
Now 60c, by mail..... .65 
Noe 20a 70c, by mail..... .80 
The same with straight neck 
INO. 2 50c, by mail..... is) 
INOS 2 eoreee 60c, by mail..... .70 
Scollay’s, each, $1.00, by 
MAT. edei Sococsentesseteee 1.10 


Putty Distributor. 


Scollay’s rubber, $1.00, 
Dysmiatlaires..deosees sos 1.10 


Scollay’s Rubber Putty 


Scollay’s Sprinkler. 


Distributor. 
Labels, Wooden. 

Per100. Per1,000. 

Pot, 4inches, painted.................. 10 $ .85 
5 at Maneater acct 15 1.00 

SOP RG ALC cM alee red leet a 20 ee 
CEs eee Sr ne yeavaue deste as os DORR as 
et oy Fe fs bes seater aan cokes GDi see shee 
reer SYS ANCHES:....cccscencccesssoacesnces 10 75 


Peat. 
For potting plants, excellent quality, per bb1.$2.50 


Plant Protecting Cloth. 


This is one of the grandest devices for the pro- 
tection of plants from frost, cold winds, heavy 
rains, and a scorching sun ever invented. It is 
prepared in oil, and is almost transparent, so 


that itis a first-class substitute for glass. It is 
light. very convenient when tacked on to wooden 
frames, and is very durable. Per yard, 10c. 

Per piece of 40 to 60 yards, 81/4c per yard. 


Plant Stakes. 


Gane: Mer wlO 0 sesece eer Pee an ce eaac ste aboard mle 00 
Raffia. 

For tying, per pound 25c; by mail................ 40 
Saws. 

Lightning Pruning, 18 inch........................655 1.00 
Pruning saw and chisel combined................. 1.25 
Shears. 

Pruning, TOP LOWE Gir connec saosin ene a soneise ves 1.25 

fA) 1 Rap tad bas is Aa RBA Coane See ane s.. 1.00 

By mail, 10c each extra. 
Syringes. 
SYRINGES, BRASS— 

No. 1, 1214x1 5-16, one spray................:ceeees 2.00 
No. 2, 138144x1 5-16, 2 sprays and 1 stream.... 3.50 
No. 3, 16x14, 2 sprays and 1 stream........... 4.00 
No. 5, 18x14, 2 sprays and 1 stream, best 

fOTTSTECENNOWSES hescs se sccen sissies soeneeoNenworel asel 4.50 
No. 6, 181%4x1)4, 2 sprays and 1 stream, pat- 

CM EAVAVLViES Bea bee che Segs cc ae Seees eoeabe ach eesboreies 5.50 
No. 7, same as No. 5, with knuckle joint.... 8.00 
Syringes, tin japanned, One spray.............. 1.00 

Tin Foil. 
Peri WOUmMderrs pet rcccste Rott cseions oc sttenecdcosetacnes - 20 
Trowels. 
American, 6-inch, CACh.........0.......ccccecseccececseee ellis 
English steel, solid blade, all one piece, no 
TiVetSO-Mels CACliie ese scasd. co cnteos- fee ekce, 50 
SHOOTER CANE ETE HOEE 20, 25, 30 


Telegraph 
Pruner. 
% [mproven =z 
| TREE sabes 

G: foot poles eset eter ee a I cn 1.00 
SMO OGD Ole Macrae stone haccnce eos Seen 1.15 
LOEOO CHD Ole sect ecaes satice aac se Hee ae a es 1.25 
LZ TO OM D OLCHEN ares een cae eee as ee 1.40 
Telegraph, without handles......................0.5. 1.25 
Extra Knives; @achis. o<cc.cusstie atest hee dee P25 
Pruning saw and chisel combined............ .... 1.25 

Flower Pots and Saucers. 
Per Per 
Doz. 100. Doz. 100. 
Pots, 3 in. diam. 30c $2.00 Saucers, 3 in. 15¢ $1.00 
ie 40e 3.00 4in. 20c 1.50 


s 50e 3.50 oe 5in. 80c 2.00 
Ee 70e 5.00 Se 6in. 40c 2.50 
1.00 8.00 SS Tin. 50c 3.50 
«1.50 12.00 “s 8in. 70c 5,00 
«c-2.00 = 16.00 es 9in. 85¢ 6.00 


CONROE 


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COLUMBIA PLANT 
TUBS. 


Made of Cypress. 


Never decay or fall 


apart. 
z : . ress + ii! 
Natural varnish fin i Lan Ht 
ish on the wood, or if 2 li 
wanted can finish them Ai —~ 
in oil paint, but to ae ue 
order only. 
Each. 
12 in. diam. by 11 
Ip Tost VY d Nena as eeneres $1.00 
15 in. diam. by 14 
in. highest. 1.50 
in. diam. 16} 
ey Mone ASSEN @ 2.00 MANN’S PATENT PLANT TUB. 
Bay ies 18% 250 MANN’S PATENT PLANT TUBS. 
24 in. diam. by 20% Neat, Durable = Cheap. 
Ze ini eh ses: sie 3.00 < Painted eas ; . 
AASB -. 3 ING soho eteccs sec nose eee 2 4 
<< Larger sizes made to | Width top, inches... 19%: 17 ee ae 
= order. Depth, inches............... 14% 14 2% 12 
COLUMBIA TUBS. Price, each........ aes rage $1.15 1.00 85. te 
MILWAUKEE 
WEEDER. 


The best device 
for pulling dande- 
lions, thistles, etc., 
we have ever seen. 
Price, 75c. 


LANG’S HAND 
WEEDER. 


Gives perfect use 
to the hand for 
pulling weeds and 
thinning plants 
without laying 
down the tool. 
Price, each, 25c; by 
mail, 30c. 


EXCELSIOR 
WEEDER. 


An implement 
that can be used to 
advantage among 
small and tender 
plants. Price,each, 
20c; by mail, 30c. 


HOLLY WREATHS 


25c to 50¢ each. 


HOLLY, MISTLETOE AND CHRISTMAS 
GREENS. 


Write for prices. 


WHEAT SHEAVES. 


A B c 
sls Standing Sheaf, solid............ $1.00 1.25 1.50 
8. A B c D E 
See cus nee $5.75 Flat Sheaf......... 50e. 75e. $1.00 125° 1.58 
BARREL CART. 
For slops, water, pota- 
z toes, etc. An old kerosene 
1 peur e will fit into the 
= . rame. All the ; - 
A very useful tool jor weeding lawns. | ments are Parnes | a 
l 


out barrel. Price, $4.50.