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wt Fertilizer.

A NEW ODORLESS FERTILIZER FOR POT PLANTS.

A Great Success,

+s Plants Grow and Bloom Luxuriantly, and Drives Insects from the Soil.

ERTILIZER is the only thing of the sort which can be used with good results to Pot Plants. It is used by dissoly- _

aapint of water and applying to the soil of pot plants every week or two. It starts the plants at once intoa

ous growth and abundant bloom.

It drives worms and other troublesome insects from the soil. Jt has no dis-

ind is the only Artificial Fertilizer which can be used without danger of injury to the plants. It takes the place of
and is just the thing that has been wanted for along time. We have sold tens of thousands of packages of it, and
“ There is nothing so convenient to use, or better in results than
ertilizer put up by Mr. Childs, especially for pot plants. To leach manure is not a pleasant job, and most people
jlants suffer for want of something of this sort rather than be to the trouble of preparing it. For all such this Fer-

r the first complaint. Mr. Eben E. Rexford says:

tly what is needed.

It produces a vigorous and healthy growth, and plants to which it is given flower very freely

rial packages of 6 to 8 ounces, 25 cents each, post-paid. Per dozen, by express, $1.10. In bulk we will sell it at so cents
post-paid, or go cents per pound, by express. In lots of 5 pounds or over, 25 cents per pound, by express.

THe - MayFrower

Is the best Publication on

Flowers, Gardening and Home Adornments.

It is a x2-page Monthly Journal, published by us and is de-
voted entirely to Flowers and Gardening in allits branches. It
is just the paper which every one who cultivates a garden or
window plants needs. It is printed on good paper, is finely il-
lustrated, treating on Window Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Garden
Flowers, Fruits, etc., and aims to give truthful descriptions,
with tests and experiments with novelties as they appear. Its
teachings are plain and practicable, and it is truly a reliable and
valuable guide to Floriculture. In addition to our experience
and knowledge, the MAYFLOWER is favored with writings from
20 or 30 other experienced and well-known cultivators, among
whom is Eben Rexford, Walter N. Pike, Chas. E. Parnell, Mrs.
Wellcome, Mrs. Gist (UhIma), ‘“‘ Marigold,” etc., etc.

Subscription Price, 50 Cts. per Year,

with the following

GRAND PREMIUM:

‘Those who subscribe before June 1st will receive the paper
f © all of 1889 (Jan. to Dec.) together with a packet of our

W HARDY CARNATION SEED, offered on the rear cover.

CLUB PREMIUMS.

_ To any person who sends us a Club of three subscribers at
50 cents each, we will send, post-paid, any ome of the following
Tare Plants :

Brugmansia Arborea, or Canna Noutont, or Amaryliis Regina, or
Childs’ Everbearing Tree Blackberry, or 6 Plants of
Mammoth Beauty Strawberry.

For five subscribers we will send the getter up of the Club
any two of the above premiums, or for fen subscribers we will
send all five premiums.

Remember that each subscriber will receive the Carnation
seed as above mentioned. With such liberal inducements any
one can raise a Club of ten or more in their immediate neigh-
borhood. Try it. Sample copy free.

Kill Insects with Tobacco Insecticide Soap.

For a long time we looked about for a really good and
satisfactory insect exterminator, which we could recommend
to our customers, and after experimenting with everything
known, we find that the TOBACCO INSECTICIDE SOAP is the
most effectual. It is made from a powerful form of tobacco-gum
and-is absolutely safe.to handle, and will not injure the ten-
derest growth of plants, It is used by dissolving in hot water,
at the rate of one ounce to two quarts of water. With this water
the plants are sprinkled, syringed or sponged, and one or two
applications will exterminate any kind of insect. It is sure
death to green or black fly (aphis), scale, mealy bug, red spider,
etc. If used once or twice a month on plants they will never be
troubled with insects. It is equally valuable for house plants,
garden plants or shrubs, or animals infested with vermin. This
and our Excelsior Fertilizer are two valuable articles to the suc-
cessful cultivation of plants.

Sold only in seven ounce cans at 30 cents each, by mail,
post-paid.

Gur New Gily Book.

The third revision of our Lily Book, enlarged and improved,
with an extensive chapter on Amaryllis, is ready at all times,
Of Lilies, it describes over 200 varieties, and tells how to grow
them, color, time of bloom, height, nativity, when to plant, soil,
blight, forcing, collecting and keeping, etc. Of Amaryllis, it
describes all the different species of the family, such as Crinums,
Zephyranthes, Pancratiums, Brunmsvigias, Nerine, Ismene,
Cooperia, Vollata, etc. The work is beautifully illustrated and
should be in the hands of all who love or cultivate Lilies or
Amaryllis, Post-paid, 20 cents per copy.

Fertilized [,eaf PYold.

Many a valuable plant suffers for the want of a little leaf
mold in the soil, and as not one person in a hundred has oppor-
tunity to procure good leaf mold, we have collected a good lot
which we have prepared for use and offer very low for the bene-
fitofourcustomers. We have mixed with it a certain amount
of bone dust and other fertilizing material, which makes ita
valuable article for mixing with potting soil. In mixing use
not over %{ part leaf mold. We furnish it perfectly dry, and
being quite light a pound will go quite a ways. Per Ib., 35¢.; 2
Ibs. for 60c., post-paid. By express, 5 lbs., 75c.; 10 lbs., $1.25.

Our Grand Chrysanthemum Chromo.

This is the finest Chromo of flowers that has ever been produced. Itis such an exact imitation of an oil painting that only an
expert.can tell the difference. About $1,500 was expended in producing the first copy, and itis truly a grand work of art. Size, 21
x27 inches, in eighteen colors, and shows, life size, seventeen of the most beautiful varieties of Chrysanthemums. It received the
premium at the Florists’ Convention in Philadelphia, and wherever it has been exhibited hundreds of copies have been sold at
$2.00 each. Price, in strong rollers by mail, post-paid, 30 cents each; 3 for 75 cents.

COPYRIGHT SECURED BY JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, 1888.

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—¢New + Giant-Flowered + Phloxes 3-

Chil Ds - JUBILEE.

MONG the desirable novelties we have to introduce this year, we know of none more
Al worthy to commemorate our Jubilee year than this magnificent new strain of
Phloxes ; therefore we call them Childs’ Jubilee. They are a great improvenient over
the strain we sold last year as Giant-flowered Dwarf, and are so much superior to all
other annual. Phloxes, that in a few years no other will be cultivated. The flowers are
nearly the size of a twenty-dollar gold coin, very perfect in form and borne in such pro-
fusion as to nearly obscure the whole plant. ‘The colors are the most brilliant, varied
and numerous to be found among Phloxes—crimson, s¢arlet, rose, pink, blush, purple,
white, he coder. light yellow, maroon-black, marbled, striped, and variegated. Rich and
beautiful velvety colors not found in other Phloxes, appear here in abundance. ‘The .
growth and habit of the plant is another equally desirable feature. They do not grow
so tall as the Grandifloras, and are strong and bushy, standing erect, without lodging
or blowing over, each plant presenting a mass of large dazzling flowers, which for a
brilliant and striking display of solid color has no equal in the garden. These Phloxes
have been inspected here at Floral Park by people from nearly every State, and all ad-
mit their great superiority. Seed should be sown in the open ground quite early. If
started’ in aa in March or April, and cultivated as pot plants, they will commence
blooming in a few weeks and make a most brilliant pot flower. Try a few that way
and our word for it you will be delighted. See colored plate on other side. Per Pkt.,

25c.; 5 Pkts. for $1.00.

Joun Lewis Cuteps, Freorar Parr, N. Y.

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Joun Lewis Cuinps, Frorat Park, N. Y. Al

“RARE ORNAMENTAL TREES.

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12 Valuable Sorts for only $1.00.

We are able to offer at extremely low prices the following 12 rare Trees, as we have had them grown by the 10,000 especially
for this special purpose. Weare therefore able to offer them at a price that will bring them within the reach of all, and every

one should possess them. Some of them are offered by others at $1.00 each.

mailing. Strong and vigorous.

Spanish Chestnut, a splendid Ornamental Tree which
bears large crops of delicious nuts. It bears very young.

Red Flowered Horse Chestnut. This is a rare and
beautiful tree, which usually sells for $1.00 each. The
large panicles of bloom are rosy crimson.

Cedar of Lebanon, a beautiful tree and often spoken of
in the Bible. It is an interesting tree to possess.

BRetinospora, Aurea, (Golden)a beautiful compact grow-
ing Evergreen, somewhat like the Arbor Vite, with Gold-
en yellow instead of green foliage. It isa grand ornament
bothsummer and winter. Itis also a novel and beautiful
pot plant.

Ginko Biloba, This is a charming Maiden Hair tree,
whose beauty it is useless to attemt to describe.

Cornus Sanguinea,. This is the Red Twigged Dogwood,
which forms a compact bush. Its branches are of a deep
bright, ruby red color, making it exceedingly ornamental,
especially during winter.

We can furnish but one size and that suitable for

Price, 20 cts. each; auy 4 for 50 cts., or the 12 for $1.00, by mail postpaid.

Cut Leaved Elder, a tall growing shrub of great beauty,
its leaves being elegantly laciniated; very rare and fine.

Evergreen Oak,’a beautiful tree, the leaves of which do
not full, but keep green and brixht all winter. Very rare.

Laurel Leaved Willow. Leaves large and of the
brightest glossy green, from spring to late fall. Tt is the
most beautiful green foliage tree in cultivation.

Daphne Mezereum, a fine large shrub, bearing large
clusters of red flowers, unexcelled for their delicate per-
fume. Very rare and fine.

Koelreuteria Paniculata, a small, handsome Chinese
tree, beariug large panicles of yellow flowers, and in au-
tumn large inflated seed-pods which are exceedingly strik-
ing and Ornamental.

Japan Judas, asmallcompacttree, which before its leaves
appear in the spring, produces rosy red flowers in such
profusion as to make the bush a solid pyramid of bloom.

Qur $1.00 Flower (,arden.

This includes 15 varieties which are the very best and of the easiest culture, and sure to succeed with anyone.

MIBLOT SNe WeROSe, MIKE. ole ce. leienisisieeerevieln ee ce seine 10
Balsam, Childs’ Choicest, mixed ....... UATE Mean 10
Antirrhinum, Tom Thumb, mixed....... ........... 10
Coreopsis, Golden Wave...............0....022 cee eee 10
Dianthus, Diadematus...................--.-...... 6. ‘ 10
Mugelia Cerulea, (see Novelties) ..................... 10
Mignmonette, Machet................ 02. chee eee eee wee 10
Poppy, Snow Drift...................... eee eee eee eee 10

Pansy, Imperial German mixed ......................- 15
Petumia, Childs’ Hyurids..... ..... ................... 10
Portulaca, double mixed ....... ..-............-.2202. 15
Phlox, Grandiflora, mixed................... .2.. ese es 10
Stocks, Globe Pyramidal, mixed... ... ................ 15
Verbena, Choicest Select Prize......................... 25
Zimmia, Childs’ Improved, Mixed... _........ ......... 10

$1.80

All the above mailed for only, $1.00. In ordervng simply ask for our $1.00 lower Garden.

Qur $1.00 Yesgetable (,arden.

This includes 15 varieties all of which are the very best of their kind and just the varieties we plant for our own vegetable

garden above all others.

TGGLig INONDE SE) Gy) Scene ipadadbeeeeE soe pee on ane on Sarrnaness 10
Cabbace, Surehead.... 2.2.02... ce cece eee ee 10
Cauliflower, Snow Ball........2.2..... 0.22.22 eee eee 15
WAEL OU, OxMear i ee veces mei secs sce cae cole: ee ness aie 10
Celery, Golden Self Blanching.... .......... .......... 15
Cucumber, Giant Pera........... Heke SAGAN a OAR ee 15
Lettuce, Tombannock...............0 eee se cece eee eee 10
Melon, ‘Water, Hungarian Honey.................... lu

Melon, Wusk, Emerald Green............... Radoadaso 10
@nion, Mammoth Silver King........ .. ..2....... 2... 15
Peppers) Celestial eee ywce ee eecee en coer aera 10
Radish, the ‘‘Harliest”... .....................22 000. 10
Squash, Brazilian Sugar..............00.. 0... e eee eo eee 10
‘Tomato, Turner Hyorid ........ ..... de duos paoaoounKo 10
CMU OS WENA, WEIS Go oaeGooeeos a6.0K600 peocdodaceeD 10

1.70

All the above mailed for only $1.00. In ordering simply ask for our $1.00 Vegetable Garden.

Special [;ow prices.

It has been our practice for many years to offer a few collections of bulbs and plants at extremely low prices,so that all

can have a bed of choice flowers at little cost.

These collections have given such great satisfaction that they are universally

known and everywhere planted. They are all first-class bulbs and plants in every respect.

Collection A. 5 named Gladiolus for 25 cents. The cheap-
est Gladiolus collection eycr offered, five nrst class varie-
ties, representing the five leading colors, viz: Golden Scep-
tre, yellow; Brenchleyensis, brightest scarlet; Madime
Monneret, fine pink; Shakespeare, white; and Eugene
Scribe, beautiful variegated. At 25 cts. we feel sure that
everyone who sees this offer will accept it.

Coll. i. 12 Choice Mixed Gladiolus, first size, for 30 cts.

Coll. GC. 12 * Ge of second size, for 20 cts.:

Coll. D. 100 es © fe first size, tor $3.00.

Coll. E. 100) “ < SS second size, for $1.50.

Coll. F. 12 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses for 50 cts.

Coll. G. ep aLts Collection of Buibs; 5 for 50 cents. See
page 66.

Coll. HM. 7 Beautiful Lilies for $1.00; all fine sorts including
Auratum.

Coll. I, 3 Tigridas for 25 cts ; 1 each of 3sorts. See page 64.
Coll. J. 100 Sammer-Flower’g Oxalis tor 40 cts. See page 17.
Coll. K. 4 Magnificent new loses for 60 cts. See page 71.

Coll, L. 12 Grand Dahlias for $2.50. See page 13.

Coll. Ml. 5 Beautiful and rare Cacti for $1.00.

Coll. N. 4 Moontlowers, 4 sorts for $1.50. See page 8.

Cores oO. Populas Collection of Hurdy Plants, 5 for 50 cents.

ee page 69.

Coll. BP. 12 Pkts. Evening Bloomers for 75 cts. Sec page 18.

Coll. Q. A Pkts. Ornamental Vegetables, 75 cents. See
page 19.

Coll. #&. 8 Grand Tropical Fruits for $3.50. See page 89.

Coll. S. 25 Fine Flowering Shrubs for $3.00. See page 70.

Coll. KT. 50Sweet Potato Plants for $2.00. See page 91.

Coll. U. 30 Raspberries in 3 sorts for $1.75. See page 81.

Coll. V. _5 Grapes for $1.00, as follows: Niagara, Pockling-
ton, Brighton, Moore’s Early and Empire State. See
page 81.

Coll. W. 5 Peaches for $1.25. See page 84.

Coll. X. 4 Rare New Apples for $1.25. See paze 85.

Coll. WY. 2) Bulbs and 10 packets Flower Seeds for 50 cts,
See page 4.

Coll. Z. 4Grand Trees for 50 cts.: 2 Catalpas, 1 Russian

Mulberries and 1 Ailanthus.

2 JoHN Lewis Cuitps, Firorat Park, N. Y.

Jj 1889 Se

O have a good garden, the one great item more important than any other is good seed. It takesas much good soil, care
and attention to grow a poor plant or poor variety, as a good one, and when people have not the best, they lose a part of
the pleasure or profit which their outlay in money, labor and attention could yield.

Fifteen years ago we founded our establishment, and the first year sold less than $100 worth of seeds, bulbs and plants
combined. It is generally admitted now that for several years our establishment has been the largest of its class in
the world. What has made this? Our prices have not always been the lowest, and while we have dealt liberally and hon_
estly, itis mo more than many other dealers have done. We assure our patrons itis our HIGH GRADE SEEDS, etc., which
has in so short a time brought to our establishment its enormous business. We founded our business with a determination to
furnish a grade of goods which should in general be of greatly superior quality. How well we have succeeded in dving this
our 200,°00 customers in all parts of the world can testify. How it is we are able to produce such superior stock can be seen by
inspecting our advantages. Weare not confined to the narrow limits of brick walls, in the midst of a crowded and busy city,
Our seed store, our warehouses, our residence, and greenhouses stand in the open country, surrounded on every side by acres
of lawn and ornamental beds, acres of the choicest flowers and vegetables growing for seed, and acres of the choicest bulbs and
plants. Here it all is, notorious as the finest seed and floral establishment on American soil, only a few miles from New York
city and Brooklyn, and any one can come and look atit. With these vast floral crops and trials constantly under the eye of
every one in our employ, with the most experienced and skilled growers and progagators as superintendents, with the utmost
care which is always exercised in selecting and improving seeds, and with our extensive travels among the gardens of Europe,
in search of the choicest strains, we have been enabled to get, keep, grow and sella grade of goods which asa whole is not
equaled.

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(GENERAL [NSTRUCTIONS

Forward money with the order, and at our risk when
sent by post-office money order (on Floral Vark) or postal note,
greenbacks or gold or silver coin by registered letter, bank
draft on New York, or Express Company's money order.

Stamps. Please do not send postage stamps in payment
for goodsif itcan be avoided. We can ere them only in
small amounts from people who have not facilities for getting
a@ postal note, money order or draft. Letters often get damp
in transit, causing stamps when enclosed to stick together and
to the order, frequently resulting in the destruction of both.
We lose over a thousand dollars every season on stamps sent
usin letters. Hereafter we shall return such as come in bad
order, and we must deny discounts and extras to orders which

| are paid for in stamps.

Saee or gold coin when sent = letters Sots be sewed
We fil] all orders assoon asreceived, if the stockisready. | OF pasted up in strong paper or cloth to prevent their breaking
Customers who wish their order, or any part of it, bookedfor | through the envelope, which is frequently the case when en-
saipping at a later date, should state the fact distinctly. closed loose.

Canada, Mexico and Jamaica. We cansend goods Be sure to write aon name and address plainly. We

in Jarge parcels to these countries by mail postpaid. Wecan have on ri h a bop 2s orders of last year without
Se COD. vee por Baas s witho 0: e or state. ri
ship to other foreign countries by mail only in8 or 12 ounce BASS) OS Dis uc state. and some with the

uy name or post office writte. insuch a careless and illegible man-
packages. ner that itis impossible to read them. Keep a correct copy of
We warrant everything we sell true to name.

your order, that you may know when the package arrivesif
all is correct, as people often forget what they ordered, and
Di counts. We make the following discount to those | complain without cause.

who will get up aclub or order largely for theirown use, _Con- Do not order articles which are not offered in this Cata-
sidering our yery low prices, we think them very liberal. Please | jogue, and write your order plainly and distinctly by itself, and

notice that these discounts cover everything offered in this Cata- | not mixed up with anything else you may wish to say.
SC ea Een eee PLE OAE Those who send a neat, plainly written order will be sure
Those sending $2.00 can select articles amounting to $2.20 to have it filled correctly and with Bede will also re-
e = 4.00 er ee 4.50 ceive some valuable “ extras,”’ of which, during the past year,

Free by Mail. WesendSecds, Bulbs and Plants FREE BY
MAIL, at the prices named in this Catalogue. lf a package is
ordered to go by express, we do not pay the charges; butsome-
what larger plants can be sent in this way. and we always add
extra ones eno._h to more than pay the cost. The recent re-
duction of pustaze will enable us hereafter to send larger and
better stock by mail.

We guarantee that every package we send out shall
reach its destination in good condition, and that everything
shall be received exactly as ordered. If a package is lost, or
any of its contents injured on the way, we will send again.

We Pack all plants carefully in strong wooden boxes.
which insures their safe transit through the mails to the re-
motest parts of the country.

What We Po. What Buyers Should fPjo.

r = S00 . 7.00 we gave away over $7.00 worth. Always carry out the price -
= a 10.00 a ae 12.00 of each article, and, after adding the amounts together, and

. ~ 25,00 *‘ = wu deducting the discount, remit the exact sum.

“ “ 5000 ‘ . 62,

“ rf it ny < Important, It occasionally happens that an order is
100.00 125.00 lost in coming to us, or the goodsin going to the customer;
We advise the formation of large clubs, and theabovedis- | therefore, if any who order do not hear from us within a reas-

; ik . | onable length of time, they should send a duplicate order,
aunt will certainly pay anyone for some trouble in that direc naming the date on which the former one was sent, and the

amount of money enclosed. andin whatform. This will enable
The Mayflower is an excellent 12 page monthly paper us to investigate the matter, and fill the duplicate order with
published by us, and devoted to flowers. Price 50 centsper | dispatch. No inquiries will receive attention which do not con-
year. Do not iail to subscribe for it. See cover. tain duplicute, etc., as above mentioned.

Sprinc CaTALOGUE OF SEEDS, BuLBs AND Prants For 1889. 3

We mail this Catalog::e to all our customers of last year, and it will also be sent free to any others who wish it for the

purpose of making out an order to send us. Persons that write for it and who do not expect to send us

$4,000 $4.000
Notice ! Very IMPor Ant.

ALLeLihhhhhithhhithhhhhhttthhhkhi thi hihiti bitte tihikiseeeitithbhihhhhn

an order, should send at least ro cents for it, which is only a part of its cost to us.

FIFTEEN years ago we commenced the Seed and Florist business, and notwithstanding it was started in the
smallest possible way, it has grown to such an extent that for several years it has been without doubt the largest
retail mail concern of its class in the world. We therefore propose to make this, our fifteenth year, sort of an
anniversary or jubilee year, and show our customers in a substantial way, our appreciation of their favors. With
this object in view, great preparations have been made to give our customers of this year far more for their money
than ever before—not that we are ashamed of our past record, for nothing but the most liberal and honest dealings
could in so short a time have placed our business at the head, but we have determined to do far more this year
than usual, and more than anyone could possibly do every year We have reduced prices in every case possible,
and besides our Jubilee offer of Four Rare Novelties in Flower Seeds, as shown in colored plate, we have
many new and rare things which we shall give our customers to try, and last but not least, we have put up

FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS IN GOLD

TO DISTRIBUTE AMONG OUR CUSTOMERS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PLAN.

We have taken a flat bottom bottle, 1014 inches high and 314 inches across at the base,
and shaped as shown in the cut. In this bottle we have emptied, one packet each of the fol-
lowing Seeds: Jubilee Phlox, the four Jubilee Novelties, as shown on colored plate, Golden
Jubilee Tomato, New Hardy Carnation and Verbena Odorata, to these we added five
ounces of Mixed Sweet Peas, and then filled the bottle to the cork with Alaska Peas.

It is corked and sealed, and stored in our private safe, and no person on earth knows
the number of seeds (peas and other seeds combined) the bottle contains, or can know
until it is opened and counted, June 15th, in the presence of a justice and others who
will certify to the correctness of the count.

Of the above $4,000, we shall give $1,000 to the customer who guesses the
exact number of seeds the bottle contains, all kinds combined. (If more than one
guess correctly, the money will be equally divided. This rule will also apply to the other
guesses.) The second $1,000, will be given $100 to each of the ten customers
whose guesses come the nearest to being correct. The third $1,000 will be given $50
each to the twenty customers who make the next nearest twenty guesses. The
fourth $1,000 will be given $25 to each of the forty customers who make the
next nearest forty guesses.

CONDITIONS UPON WHICH GUESSES ARE TO BE MADE.

Any person who sends us a $2.00 order from this Catalogue, previous to June 15th, is entitled to ONE
guess; $4.00, TWO guesses, and so on, one guess for each two dollars’ worth of articles bought. A per-
son who gets up a Club can have a guess for each $2.00 sent or he can give the guess to any member of the Club
who orders to the amount of $2.00, as he chooses.

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Ss. which come before the 1st, or later than the 15th, cannot compete. All guesses must be sent in on

a Postal Card because they are so convenient for us to handle. We cannot accept one which

comes in any other way. For our convenience, and to prevent accidents and errors, we must adhere to the above

rules. It will be greatly to our convenience if people will write their guess (or guesses) first, lengthwise of the

postal card. Then follow with these words: ‘“‘Iam entitled to the above guess’ (or guesses). Then add your
Name and Address. Write plainly, especially the figures, that errors may not occur.

All mone7 will be paid as soon as the winners are known. We shall refer to all orders however and ascertain
that the winners made no more guesses than they were entitled to. Any who attempt fraud in any form will be
ruled out. We are determined that everything shall be fair and square and the money go to the persons entitled
toit. Ask no questions concerning this prize, they will not be answered if asked, for all necessary information is
given here, and no one shall have any advantage over another. After the counting on June 15th, the MAYFLOWER
will give a full account of the guessing and a list of names and addresses of those who secured the various sums
and their guess.

t= BEAR IN MIND, these prizes are a free gift to our customers, and costs none of them a cent except for a
postal card on which to send in their guess at the proper time.

Rule GUESSES must be sent in so as to reach us between the {st and {5th of June. Any

4 JoHn Lewis Cuitps, Frorat Park, N. Y-

_ 4 + APARTIAL VIEW
oF FIORAL PARK «.
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS -

S but very few of our 200,000 customers have the opportunity of visiting us, a few remarks concerning our place and busi-
ness may be of interest to them. The proprietor, who addresses you, will only say concerning himself that he was born
in Maine, May 13, 1856, and lived ona farm among the rough hills, beautiful lakes and ake: forests of Franklin and
Oxford Counties, until 1874, when he came to ng Island, and founded the Establishment you now patronize.
He studied for th’s business from the earliest age, being drawn to it bya posionate lovefor flowersandgardening. The

business has rapidly increased each year since established, and is now so la~ge that it takes almost $20,000 per year to pay the
postage on the seeds, etc., we send through the mails. This catalogue has been in preparation since early in July, and 35 tons
of paper are required to print the first edition. Ten weeks of diligent labor was spent in preparing for press the beautiful color
work on the covers. Our large seed store, with 8,000 square feet of floor is used entirely for filing and packing orders and work
pertaining thereto. Connected with this isa large nae packing room, which a'so connects with the greenhouses. These
are all from 100 to 200 feet in length, ana 20 feet wice, built in the most thorough and substantial way with iron supports and
double thick glass. The whole greenhouse system is thoroughly heated with steam from one mammoth boiler. Anothersteam
boiler heats the store and office. Besides these we have several other buildings, which are used for storage and for cleaning
and drying seeds, bulbs, etc. The post-office is also close by our store, and was established for the accommodation of our mails.
We have received as high as ten thousand letters. and shipped over three tons of mailinasingle day. The Long Island R. R.
runs directly through our gardens, and the station, telegraph and express offices are close at hand, and we are accommodated
with about 25 trains daily, to and from New York City and Brooklyn, which are but 12milesaway. Theabove illustration gives
a good idea of our place as far as it goes, but it shows only part of the buildings connected with our establishment, and but very
little of the gardens.

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OUR INTRODUCTION COLLECTION.

25 BULBS AND 10 PACKETS FLOWER SEEDS, VALUED AT $1.55 FOR ONLY 50c.

15 Summer Flowering Oxalis; 3 Gladiolus, Fine Mixed; 3 Stachys Affinis; 1 Tuberose Excelsior
Pearl: 1 Hyacinthus Candicans; 1 Cooperia Brummondi; 1 Tigridia; 10 Packets Flower
Seeds, our selection, all fine sorts including Dahlia Flowered Marigolds,

All for 50 cents, Postpaid.

This collection is offered ata very low price for the purpose of interesting people in their culture and to introduce our Sceds
and Bulbs. All your neighbors will want to buy one of these collections, and we offer the following premiums to those who
will send us orders for the largest number of these collections up to May 15th. To the person who orders the largest number
we wi-l give $20; next largest, $15; next, $19; next, $5. And to the ten next largest, we will give each a “Surprise” Collec-
tion of plants as offered on last page. Those competing for these prizes can send their orders all at one time or at various
times up to May 15th, as they desire, but about May 15th, you must all (who are competing) write us how many collections you
haye ordered, and after referring to your orders to see that all statements are correct, we will at once award the prizes.
We prefer to mail all the collections to the one who gets up the club, for delivery, but if desired we will mail each collection
direct to the different persons. Some years ago we offered a prize similar to this and no one competed for it, as everybody
seemed to think someone else would greatly out-do them. This may be the case in this instance and the prizes go to people
who order but a few collections.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, ButBs aNp PLANTS For 1889. 5

GRAND, SPECIALTIES AND. NOVELTIES.

It has been our custom for several years to offer under this head articles which, on account of their special merits or novelty,
we deem worthy of more than ordinary notice, or of which we are able to offer special inducements. Some of the special fea-
tures of this department this year are New First Season Strawberry, Brugmansia, Chrysanthemums, Crinum Ornatum, Yellow
Calla, Moonflowers, Ornamental Vegetables, Evening Bloomers, etc. Most of these specialties are offered at low prices, espc-
cially when taken in quantity. Wedo'this to encourage club orders. Everyone should have them, and anyone—eyen a child—
can in ashort time secure a good club, and thus get their own supply at small cost.

STRAWBERRY, FIRST SEASON.

New Strawberry, First Season.

It bears a good erop immediately after planting.

This berry is rightly named, and is the most valuable sort ever introduced, asit fruits at once. Last May we set 1,000 plants
which were so small and inferior that-our gardener assured us that not a quarter of them would live. They, however, not only
lived, but at once commenced a strong growth and within fifty days each plant bore a fine crop of large luscious berries. "In
size they are among the largest, and in quality they are the sweetest and most delicious berry we have ever tried. We have
known and watched this berry for a long time, and are satisfied that it must take first place and is the sort which everybody
must have above all others, for outside of its fruiting the first season it is the best and sweetest large berry, and an enormous
cropper. Its season is late, and when planted with the Monmouth, which is extra early ‘‘Strawberry time,” lasts for a long
period. Itisasvlf fertilizing sort as are also all other strawberries ve offer. We advise our customers to plant a patch at
once, for after it is once seen and known, plants will sell in any neighborhood with great rapidity and at big prices. It is the
great berry of the future and every one must haveit. Its great value has led us to grow an enormous stock of it, that we may
be able to supply all demands, and at prices within the reach of all.

PRICE Of fine plants which will fruit at once, 6 for 50 cents, 12 for 85 cents, 25 for $1.50, 100 for $5.50. ;

Special offer of the three champion sorts. As ‘‘ First Season” is the latest, and Monmouth the earliest and Mammovk
Pee eo on earth, these 3 sorts are the most valuable of all for family use. We will mail 12 plants each of
e 3 sorts for $2.00.

6 JoHN Lewis Cuitps, Frorart Park, N. Y.

“RBRUGMANSIA -ARBOREA.

Or, GIANT GHOST FLOWER.

BRUGMANSIA ARBOREA.

tion of plants in the country. It is one of those plants of which words fail to convey a true idea of its magnificence, and

people who see it for the first time are bound to be delighted far beyond theirexpectations. Itisa hard wooded plant like

an Oleander, growing three to four feet high and branching. It blooms at all times of the year in a window or conserva-
tory, or it can be cultivated in the garden during summer and wintered ina cellar or pit. The flowers are drooping, bell shaped,
over a foot long and 8 or 9 inches wide, of a creamy white color and very sweet. The striking beauty of a plant bearing a dozen
or more of these gigantic flowers cannot be described. They must be seen to be appreciated. They bloom yery freely and it is
not uncommon for a plant to have 20 or 30 blossoms open at once. They make magnificent lawn plants when plunged in the
ground during summer, and the great fragrance of the blossoms can be detected fora long distance. There is hardly a day in
the year that this plant is not in bloom, and it can be relied upon for a profusion of flowers at Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Years. For church decoration at Easter, or other times it has no superior. It is a very rapid grower and thrives under
all conditions. We donot know a plant requiring less care and attention than this. It is absolutely sure to thrive and bloom
freely, even when small. Plants small enough to go by mail make a very rapid growth and will bloom inashort time, Price
of fine plants by mail, postpaid, 60 cents each; full grown plants 4 or 5feet high, by express, $8.00 each.

6 plant which we now introduce into general cultivation, is one whose merits will in due time place it in every collec-

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, Butss AND Puants For 1889. 7,

PLATYCODON, GRANDIFLORA,

Platycodon, Grandiflora.

Introduced by us two years ago, and has proved very val-
uable. It is a new hardy plant from Japan, producing all
Summer abundance of star-shaped flowers, three inches
across, of beautiful blue and white colors. Perfectly hardy
and lives and blooms for many years, increasing in size ard
beauty each year. Plants grow three feet high and produce a
beautiful mass of bluom. It is a plant that will please all.
Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 8 for $1.00. Seed,
10 cents per paper. Ifsownin April or May it will bloom late
in September and make fine plants for the next year.

CHRISTMAS ROSE.

Ghristmas Rose, (Heleborus Nigra.)

This elegant plant blooms in December regardless of ice
and snow. It can also be brought inside to bloom and makes
a fine pot plant for a cool place. It is perfectly hardy but
blooms best in a sheltered situation. Color white, sometimes
shaded pink. 50 cents each.

New Perpetual Perennial
Phloxes.

We desire to call special attention to these elegant Phloxes.

In growth and foliage they are unlike other sorts, being dwarf
and bushy. They commence blooming in June and continue
until frost and are indeed charming. They produce their
flowers in large panicles like a Hydrangea, and the brilliant
colors show to great advantage. They are perfectly hardy
and should be left in the ground over winter, where they will
increase in size and beauty each year.

Master Worty Hulse, beautiful rosy lilac, marbled with
white, flowers large and of beautiful form.

Master Clarence Hulse, pure white; flowers and truss
ot very large size and exceedingly beautiful.

Master Sylvester kiulse, beautiful lilac rose.

Miss Mattie Hulse, pure white with beautiful pink eye.
Price, 20 cents, or th> 4 sorts for 70 cents.

Giant Perennial Phloxes. These grow taller than the
above, with immense panicles of bloom, but do not flower
so early. We have 10 of the finest colors, white, scarlet,
pink, variegated, etc. Fine plants, colors mixed, 3 for 40
cents, 6 for 75 cents, 12 for $1.25. They are grand.

New Y ellow
(calla.

The flewers of this are
like the ordinary Calla,
except they are a deep
brilliant golden yellow col-
or. We first had it sev-
eral years ago but stock
is so scarce that for three
years we could not ob-
tain one in Europe at any
price. This year we have
succeeded in getting sey-
eral hundred strong bulbs
which we can offer at $3

each. t
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YELLOW CALLA.

CANNA, EHEMANNI.

(Cannas.

Cannas are amcng the most stately and beautiful plants
of the garden. They are grand both in foliage and flower.

Ehemanni, this is the king of tuberous-rooted plants. As
an ornamental foliage plant it is unsurpassed, and also as
a blooming plant it isone:f the grandest. Plants grow
seven or eight feet high, producing large racemes of bell
or trumpet-shaped flowers, four or fiveinches long, droop-
ing like a Fuchsia, which are of the most lovely brilliant
rosy-pink color. As a specimen plant for grandeur and
beauty it stands without a rival. tt grows as freely as the
common Cannas, and commences to bloom much earlier,
and is an object of great beauty until frost, the foliage
closely resembling that of a large, luxuriant Banana.
Price, 60 cents each; two for $1.00.

Noutonli (Giant-Cardinal flowered), a new sort of great
beauty, having gigantic spikes of large cardinal-colored
flowers, which are exceedingly brilliant and striking, re-
minding one of the blooms of the Cardinal flower on a gi-
gantic scale. It bloomsmuch more freely than Ehemarni,
and is in fact never without a good spike of flowers,which
show to g¢ eat advantage and can be seen fora long dis-
tance. 35 cents each; 4 for $1.00.

Fluccida, a dwarf Canna, growing but 2 to 3 feet high,with
large, elegant light green leaves, which are very beautiful.
The flowers are lovely deep canary yellow of yery large
size and closely resemble some of the finest Orchids. Itis
agrand sort jor bordering a bed of other varieties. 25
cents each; 5 for $1.00.

Robusta, a robust sort, producing gigantic leaves of a dark
reddish brown color, which are highly ornamental, and
look exceedingly odd. It attains the height of ten or
twelve feet. 1tseldom blooms, and is grown only for the
ornament and striking oddity of its robust foliage. 20
cents each; three for 50 cents. By express we will send
large roots of this sort for $1.0) per duzen.

SPECIAL OFFER.—For only $1.00 we will send one fine ©

plant each of these four grand Cannas.

Rare Orchids.
We will send a collection of 5 beautiful rare Orchids,
named, for $5.00.

(Cape Jassmine.
A fine plant with large, double, waxy-white, sweet-scented

flowers, borne in great profusion. It isa great favorite. Large
plants 35 cents each.

MOONFLOWER.

\oonflowers.

The Moonfiowers are quite a new class of climbers, and
are creating a greatsensation. They are the largest and fin-
est of all vines, growing with an astonishing rapidity, and pro-

lucing thousands of flowers of the most striking novelty and

beauty. They are suitable for trellises, arbors, fences, yeran-
das, sides of buildings, trees, &e. Noclimber growsso rapidly
or will cover such a large space in a season. A fair-sized
plant will produce from thirty to one hundred of their large
Slossoms every evening. The flowers Open about five o’clock
in the afternoon and close about eleven o’clock the next day.
They surprise everyone who plants them, and are a center of
attraction in any neighborhood.

Ipomza Noctiphiton (Common Moonflower, or Evening
Glory), flowers pure white, four to five inches in diameter.
Very rapid grower and free bloomer. 20 cents each; $2.00
per dozen.

Ipomza Learei (the Blue Moonflower), this is a grand
companion for the white variety. It is similar in all re-
spects, except the color, which is a lovely satin blue with
crimson bars. When grown with the white one the con-
trast is striking, and the effect grand. 30 cents each; four
for $1.00.

Ipomza Mexicana (the Satin or Tuberous-Rooted Moon-
flower), this is unlike all the others, as it blooms during
the day time, and has astrong tuberous root like a Dah-
lia, which can be wintered in a cellar. Its leaves are also
beautifully divided. The flowers are of a violet-crimson
color, and look like a piece of rich satin. It is very rapid
in growth, the tubers giving it an early and strong start,
which makes its season of usefulness the longest of any
climber of its class. 30 cents each; 3 for 75 cents.

SPECIAL OFFER.—For 60 cents we will send one fine
plant each of above three Moonflowers.

Ipomea Childsi (the Giant Moonfiower), this is entirely
distinct from all others, having flowers and foliage twice
the size, and twice as strong and ae in growth. Flow-
ers pure white, with very long tubes, and spent to
the width of eight inches. We have measured leaves that
were 814xll inches. Its rapidity of growth is marvelous.
Judging from our vines, we feel justified in saying that a
strong shoot, with nothing to retard it, will grow one hun-
dred feet in thirty days. The effect of this plant covering
a tree or building withits luxuriant foliage and gigantic
flowers ischarming. This immense sort is so scarce that
last year we could not supply half the plants that were
ordered. 75 cents each.

Try our Introduction Collection offered on
4th page.

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ACHILLEA, ALBA. FL, PL.

Achillea, Alba, fl. pl.

For several years we have made a specialty of this lovely plant, and the demand for it is rapidly increasing every year, and

is bound 10 increase as it becomes better known. No flower is more worthy of a place in every garden in the land than this. It
is a hardy perennial, the top dying down to the ground every winter. It3 many branches grow to the length of two or three
feet, resting on the ground, and holding their great masses of flowers about a foot above the soil. A plant will produce hun-
dreds and even thousands of flowers the first summer; but when established the second year we have had them with more than
5,000 perfect flowers on a plant at thesame time. We give five reasons why this plant should be cultivated by EVERY BODY.

Ist. It is perfectly hardy everywhere, and will thrive in any soil or situation, no matter how peorand will take care of itself.

2d. It commences to bloom early in July, and is a perfect mass of beautiful flowers till frost.

3d. Its flowers are pure white, perfectly double, and produced in large sprays, making it one of the finest cut flowers for

bouquets, vases, baskets, etc., or tor any kind of decoration.

4th. For CEMETERY planting it is the most valuable of all flowers, as it is sure to thrive and bear its great profusion of snow-

white flowers nearly the whole summer for years and years.

_. oth. Owing to its great vigor and hardiness it can be planted in large quantity in any waste or out-of-the-way place, where
it will produce a great abundance of beautifu flowers for cutting.

Prices, by mail, postpaid, 1 plant to any address for 20 cents; 2 for 30 cents; 4 for 50 cents; 10 for $1.00; 25 for $2.00, They
will all grow rapidly and produce abundance of bloom thissummer. They can either be potted or planted assoon as received.

Eletteria Cardamomum.

\ yy A plant little known and
hardly in cultivation in this
country, but one of great
beauty and usefulness. Its
foliage and general habit
closely resembles that of a
Canna, but rarely grows
over two feet high. The
leaves have a highly aro-
f# matic fragrance, whicl is
W Zp very fine, especially for
y Y scenting clothes or working

into bouquets or vases otf

a OWCrS, ane ceeds Bite pie
, LB ighly aromatic, and wken
777i taken in the mouth have a
pleasant taste and add a de-
licious fragrance to the
breath. For this purpose
they are often sold at high
prices. The foliage of the
plant isin itself highly orna-
mental, to say nothing of its
fragrance, but when in
bloom it isindeed charming.
It blooms during the fall or

— early winter. Flowers white,
ELETTERIA CARDAMOMUM. borne in spikes, and _ closely
resembling some of the most beautiful orchids, and last for
weeks before fading. 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents.

RESURRECTION PLANT.

The Resurrection Plant.

A great curiosity. The plants, when dry, roll up into a
ball, and can be laid away and keptin that +tate for months or
years, to all appearances perfectly dead; but when placed in
a saucer or vase of water they, in a few moments, unfola and
become green and beautiful, and make a very pretty plant as
ene, as they are kept moist. Price, 10 cents each; 6 for 50
cents.

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LILY OF THE VALLEY IN WINTER,

[:ily of the Valley.
For Winter or Spring Blooming.

They can be potted at any time during the Winter or Spring
and will bloom at once.

Here we offer strong imported pips of this lovely flower
which have been grownespecially for winter blooming. They
can be potted, 6 in a 4-inch pot, and placed in a cool place till
needed for blooming, then bring them ot to the light and
warmth and give plenty of water. They will atoncesend up
their beautiful green leayes and sprays of lovely white, sweet
scented blossoms. Like other bulbs the flowcrs are much
larger and finer when raised in the house than in the garden.
The pips are ready to send out at any time during the winter
for immediate blooming. Try them. Price, six for 30 cents;
12 for 50 cents; 30 for $1.00.

amorphophallus Pivieri.

A grand summer flowering bulb for tub or open ground
culture. One of the rarestand grandest of ornamental plants.
Stems and stalks green, spotted rose; leaves decompound and
often four feetacross. Flowers usually a yard in length, the

rojecting spadix being dark red and the spathe rosy green,

arge flowering bulbs, $1.00 each.

Berberry, Thunbersgi.

A very hardy shrub of great value, after blooming pro-
fusely it bears brilliant red berries which hang very thickly
suspended from the branches, These berries keep on well
into the winter, and make the bush very brilliant after the
leaves have fallen. In autumn the leaves color very bril-
liantly. A grand acquisition. 25 cents each; 5 for $1.00,

(Cinnamon Yine.

A fine hardy climber, and well known in some parts of the
country as Chinese Yam. ‘he tubers grow very large, and
are edible, like asweet potato. The Vine is a beautiful rapid
grower, producing sweet scented flowers. 10 cents each; 3
for 25 cents. ‘

Gd i CAD
AMPELOPSIS, VEITCHI,

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2\mpelopsis, Veitchi.

A new and rapid growing climber of great beauty, especially
for brick or stone houses or walls. Its foliage, with its lively
grecn in summer, changes in autumn to brilliant crimson,
producing a most gorgeous effect. It will, in a short time,
entirely cover the side of a large building, and far surpasses
the Ivy.

We offer it at the low price of 5c. each; 3 tor 35 cts.

2\pios ‘[Fuberosa,
Or the Tuberous-Rooted Wiistaria.

A yaluable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, closely resem-
bling the common Wistaria in vine and foliage, and having
clusters of rich deep purple flowers, which have a strong,
delicious violet fragrance. Plant the bulb near a trellis, tree,

fence, or any place where you may wish a climber. They
grow to a great height, and bloom profusely. The bulbs are

perfectly hardy, and should not be taken up over winter. It
issure to give great satisfaction. If possible, plant two or
three bulbs near together to produce a greater mass of vines
and flowers. Price, 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 7 for 50 cents.

Sprinc CaTALoGUE oF SEEDS, BuLtBs AND Prants For 1889.

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VIOLET, SWANLEY WHITE,

NEW DOUBLE WHITE

Perpetual Flowering Violet.

Swanley White, ot Queen of Fragrance

Of all the varied and beautiful novelties in plants which are
being introduced, this is one of the best. Asaplant for pot
culture in the house for winter and spring blooming, or for
planting in the garden or in frames. it is equally valuable. In
pots it grows luxuriantly and is loaded with flowers. In the
garden it is hardy with slight protection, and greets us in
early spring witha profusion of its large snowy, sweet-scented
blossoms. The growth of the plant is vigorous and healthy,
bearing in great numbers very large, perfectly double flowers
of pure snowy whiteness and unexcelled fragrance. They can
be grown in pots or in the open ground. If desired particu-
larly for winter flowering they do best if planted outin the
spring and votted in September, and if the buds are pinched
off during the summer the plants will be all the stronger for
winter. It is not uncommon fora plant to have as many as
fifty large flowers open at once, and they present a beautiful
sight and perfume a whole room. Though this Violet is called
“Perpetual,” it is difficult to get it to bloom during the hot
weather. It blooms elegantly in fall, winter and spring.
Strong, healthy plants, 20 cts.each; 3 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1.50.

Double Purple Violet, Maria Louise. To contrast
with the white we offer this fine double, deep bluish pur-
ple, sweet-scented variety, recently introduced. Desirable

or pots or the garden, plants hardy and bloom almost as
freely as the white, especially in winter ana spring. Flow-
ers large and sweet. Next to Swanley White, it is the best
of all violets. 15 cents each; 8 for $1.00.

PERPETUAL FLOWERING WHITE

Moss Rose, Blanche Moreau.

This fine double, pure white Moss Rose, blooms all summer.
It is perfectly hardy and willstand any climate. Very valua-
ble. 50 cents each.

Gesneria Zebrina.

The Gesneria is closely allied to the Gloxinia and requires the
same treatment. Thisis a most beautiful variety, producing
bright orange scarlet flowers in long panicles, which are ex-
ceedingly showy. The leaves are dark marbled and very
handsome. A very rare and fine bulbous plant for pot culture,
50 cents each.

Ww have Six Thousand Dollars worth of the New Hardy

Carnation Seed on hand to commenee sales with. ..

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PASSIFLORAS.

Passifloras.

All have heard of the great beauty of the Passion-flowers,
though but very few have seen them in bloom, as they are by
no means common. They are elegant, rapid growing vines,
adapted to window and greenhouse culture, or in the open
ground during summer. The flowers are beautiful beyond
description. See our special offer for the three sorts.

Constance Elliott, a most valuable novelty. Vine a
rapid grower, short jointed and quite hardy. 1t will win-
ter in the open ground as far northas Massachusetts, with
slight protection. The flowers are of medium size, ivory
white in color and exquisitely fragrant. It commences to
bloom when very small, and the smallest plants will bloom
in a very short time after planting. Grand asa pot plant
for window culture. 20 cents each; 3for 50 cents.

Are-en-Ciel. The flowers of Passiflora Arc-en-Ciel, or Arch
of Heaven, have the same delightful fragrance as the
Narcissus. In color the raised part is pure white, the cen-
ter citron colored, the outer circle dark and the inner
white, shaded to blue; a truly lovely combination. 20 cts.
each ; 3 for 50 cents.

Pfordti. A beautiful flower with a grand combination of
colors. It blooms freely when only afoot high. Itis the
best sort, especially for window culture, as it is of very
dwarf growth. 25 cents each.

Special Offer.—for only 50 cents we will send one each
of the three fine sorts.

Grinum Ornatum.

This is the grandest and rarest of the Amaryllis family,
bearing immense clusters of large delicate bluish flowers of
great fragrance. It is offered in our Lily Book at $25.00 each.
we pave just secured a lot of fine bulbs which we offer at
$3 each.

Gloxinia, Snow- Bell.

A new, very large flowering Gloxinia, producing great
numbers of pure snow white flowers. It is .very beautiful
jndeed. Itcomesto us from Germany. 175 cents each.

1 JoHn Lewis Cuiitps, Frorat Park. N. Y.

Qur (SHOIcE (OHRYSANTHEMUM SEED.

Chrysanthemum seed sown in spring will pro-
duce large, vigorous plants by fall, which will
give a great profusion of fine towers, even more
than old plants. The seed we offer is of ourown
hybridizing and saving from our prize collection
of over 100 uf the choicest named sorts, and will
produce a magnificent array of varieties. No
matter how many plants you raise, no two will be
alike in color and form. Seed germinates very
quickly, and the young plants are easily reared,
as they grow rapidly from the first. Try them;
and you will be delighted with the magnificent
large blossoms and charming colors they will
produce.

Chinese Incurved and Reflexed, all col-
orsmixed. Per pkt., 50 cents.

Pompon, all colors mixed. Per pkt., 25 cents.

Japanese, all colors mixed. Perpkt.,25cents.

Anemone-Flowered, all colors mixed. Per
pkt., 50 cents,

Choicest Hybrids, mixed, all classes and
varieties. Per pkt., 25 cents.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMs.

The following 14 magnificent new Chrysan-
themums were raised and intrcduced by us last
year. Wegrew them from just such feed as is
offeredabove. Many of these fine sorts sold read-
idly at $1.00 and $1.50 each last year. None were
sold for less than 75 cents each. Some of them
received the highest awards of merit at the
shows last year. They are all extra fine.

Large Flowiered Double.

Mrs. Geo. I. Tyson, an enormous flower of
the Incurved Japanese type, very double and |
perfect in form, with quilled outer petals.
Color light magenta purple. 50 centseach.

SS Se MUMS. Mrs. Chas. F. Ketcham, a large Reflexed
Chinese of the most beautiful clear transparent white color yet seen. Very early bloomer. 40 cents each. ‘

Preferred, a grand.Anemone, with several rows of large perfect flat petals, and beautiful well filledcentre. Color lilac rose,
centre yellow and Mlac. 40 cents each. é

Grover Cleveland, gigantic flowers on Jong wiry stems; color dark brilliant red. This grand sort is of the Japanese type,
and, after opening flat, the peta’s gradually close inward, forming a round flower. 75 cents each.

James G. Blaine, the richest, deepest and darkest maroon yet seen. Is of the Incuryed Japanese type, its color being
elegantly set off by the under curved tips of the petals, which are old gold. Flowers borne on long, graceful stems, very
large, double and perfect inform. Very distinct and valuable. 75 cents each.

John Sherman, white, shaded lilac, very large and double; Japanese type. 50 cents each.

David B. Hill, enormous flower, beautiful canary yellow. Petals long, flat at theends, and quilled at the base. 50 cts. each.

Geo. W, Childs, rich purple red, reverse of petal light bronze, enormous flower with broad petals, the centre ones of which
curve inward most gracetully, and perfectly showing both of its rich colors to greatadvantage, 75 cents each.

Three Hesthetie Singles.

These three sorts have gigantic daisy-like single flowers, borne in great profusion, and are of charming beauty.
Mae, enormous flower 10 to 12 inches across, dark amaranth with distinct white ring in the centre, 20 cents each.
Marie, blush white, petals beautifully twisted, enormous size and great beauty. 20 cents each.

Marion, beautiful large lilac, with white centre. Splendid. 20centseach. One each of these three gems for 0 cents.

Three Winning Pompons,

Little Puritan, perfect double blossoms in large trusses; white, slightly tinged pink. 25 cents each. e
Little Mayflower, blush delicately striped, mottled and shaded with lavender. Dwarf, compact and perfect. 25 cents each.
Litule Volunteer, fine, deep magenta rose; very perfect and beautiful. 25 cents each. The three for 50 cents.

SPECIAL OFFER.—For only $3.00 we wil! send
you one plant each of the above 14 magnificert
Chrysanthemums.

2 Rare fibiscus.
Hibiscus Chinensis Giganteus, Thisisa plant
for house culture during winter or summer, or for
plunging outside during summer. It bloomsat all
times ot the year. The plant makes a Jarge hard-
wooded shrub like an Oleander, branching freely
and flowering profusely, commencing to bloom
when not more than a foot high. Asa specimen
plant for large pots or tubs it has an equal only in
the Brugmansia. Its flowers are of enormous size,
often 8 to 10 inches across, opening flat, and of such
a vivid crimson scarlet color that they can be seen
for a long distance like a flaming torch. Itis hard
to find anything among flowers more strikingly
showy. A large specimen plant plunged in the
ground here at Floral Park together with a Brug-
mansia, was all the past summera centre of attrac-
tion. They can be wintered in a cellar or pit with
perfect safety, and if one does not care to grow
them afl winter, one should have one or two for
summer display. No plantis surer to grow and
thrive under any treatment than this, and few can

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DOUBLE DAHLIAS FROM SEED.

Dahlia Seed.

Many people are not aware that Dahlias from seed sown
in the Spring will bloom beautifully the tirst Summer, and
give quite as good, if not better satisfaction than bulbs. From
one or two papers of seeds many plants can be raised, which
will be of tue greatest variety or colors, and most perfectly
double, fully equal to many of the finest named sorts. Seed
germinates auickly and easily, and plants grow very rapidly.
We would advise starting seed under glass, and transplanting
to the garden in good, rich soil the last of AEN where they
will grow with surprising rapidity, and be in bloom before
you are aware of it. We have abandoned ihe cultivation and
sale of roots, except a few extra fine and rare sorts, as seed
gives such great satisfaction, and costsso much less. Florists
and seed dealers have for years endeavored to keep the fact
that fine Dahlias can be grown fromseed from the public, that
the sale of roots might not be diminished thereby. We were
the first to proclaim the fact several yearsago, and our Dahlia
seed has proved so good and satisfactory that the demand for
it is Simply enormous.

Double Large Flowering, Mixed, extra choice, from
pelece powers only, 20 cents per paper; three papers for
cents.

Double Pompon, Mixed, extra choice, from select flow-
ers only, 20 cents per paper; three papers tor 50 cents.

New Single, Mixed Colors, the flowers of single Dah-
lias are larze, perfectly star-shaped, formed of broad pet-
als, which are gay and beautiful in color, being yellow,
marvon, scarlet, violet, white, variegated, etc., and are
produced in great profusion, the plant at times being liter-
ally covered with the bright, star-like blossoms. They
grow and bloom very quick from seed, almost, if not
quite, as quickly as Zinnias, and can be easily raised. For
cut flowers they are very beautiful and graceful. 20 cents
per paper; three papers for 50 cents.

Gracilis, Wixed Colors, new and very beautiful, with
finely cut foliage and large, single flowers of pertect forms
and brilliant colors, most of th? blossoms being elegantly
striped and variegated. Per pkt., 15 cénts. We can sup-
OR a of this new variety at 25 cents each; or five for

Zimpani, a dwarf, low-growing, single Dahlia, producing a
great protusion of black flowers, which are graceful and
striking. Per pkt., 10 cents.

AHLIA, GRACILIS.

Dahlia Plants.

We offer here twelve of the most choice and beautiful
Double Dahlias in cultivation. None of them will be ready to
send out before May, though orders can be booked for them
atany time. When sert out, we shall send strong plan s, well
started from tubers, ready to put out in the open ground for
rapid growth and early bloom.

Dawn, white-tipped lilac, shaded yellow.

Oriole, yellow and crimson, striped and shaded; fine.

Leader, deep plum purple.

Madge Wildfire, deep, brilliant scarlet; grand.

Duc, of Edinburg, beautiful brilliant yellow.

Vesta, pure white. —

Fire King, deep crimson; dwarf habit; very large.

Guiding Star (Pompon), pure white; extra fine.

Margurate (Pompon), beautiful rosy lilac.

Black Ball (Pompon), very dark.

Lord Lynthurst (Cactus), intense, glowing scarlet. The
Cactus Dahlias are new, curious and beautiful.

Constance (Cactus), pure white; elegant.

Price, 35 cents each; two for 60 cents four for $1.00; or the
twelve for $2.50, by mail post-paid.

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Here is your chance friends. Growing Cacti from seed will
afford untold interest and pleasure. Sow under glass in very
light sandy soil. Mixed Seed, of 30 or 40 fine varieties, 20 cents
per paper.

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New Giant E-xcelsior Pansies.

_ The gigantic sizeof the flowers, luxuriant growth, profusion of bloom, and exquisite blendings of gay and fantastic colors
is utterly indescribable. Several years ago we introduced the Imperial Germans, which at once took the first place among
Pansies, and have since been the finest in cultivation in this country, and can now be surpassed only by the Giant Excelsiors.
The growth and general habit of the Giant Excelsiors is compact, strong and bushy, showing at all times a remarkably healthy
appearance. he gigantic flowers are produced in great numbers, and borne well above the foliage on strong stems. The
flowers possess great substance, and keep perfect longer than most any other sorts. The colors are truly wondertul, including
over a hundred different shades and combinations, with blendings and markings entirely new, and of most exquisite beauty.

The flowers are borne in great profusion from Muay to November. The plants stand the hot, dry weather of summer toa
remarkable degree, yielding flowers almost as large and free as in early spring. Forsummer and fall bloom Pansy seed should
be sown early in the spring, and transplanted as soon as the ground is settled, in April or May, and the plants will commence
blooming in two or three weeks, and continue all the summer and fall. If seed is sown late, after the weather has become hot

and dry, itshould be sown in a cool, shady situation, and ke
where it is exposed to the hot sun and drying winds. This is w

t watered, for Pansy seed will not germinate well when sown
ere many fail in getting seed to germinate quickly and well.

In the garden, plants should have a good rich soil, which should be kept well hoed and free from weeds. All flowers should be
picked off as soon as they fade, for if allowed to form seed it will take so much of the strength of the plant that there will be a
great falling off in the size and number of the flowers. Price of New Giant Excelsior Pansy, per paper of seventy-five seeds,
20 cents; six papers for $1.00. Fine plants of Giant Excelsior, 65 cents per dozen ; $4.00 per hundred.

New [mperial German Pansies.

{ntroduced by usseveral years ago, and have become so pop-
ular and well known that little need be said about them.
Their characteristics are a compact habit, large and healthy
foliage, and large sized flowers of greatsubstance and beauty.
They produce their large flowers throughout the entire sum-
mer. These Pansies have been widely sold and many inferior
strains haye been put on the market under their name. As
the introducer we have the genuine stock. Bia nae j
Mixed Seed, of more than fifty finest varieties, including

all those offered below and many others. Get your friends
to order with you. Paper of 50 seeds, l5c.; 10 papers, $1.00.
Gloriosa Perfecta, reddish steel blue, with red and white
rim. In this variety we have the finest combination of
colors. Paper of 50 seeds, 15 cents. i
Snow Fairy, pure snow wkite, large and beautiful; splen-
did for cemeteries. Paper of 50 seeds, 15 cents. é
Black Knight, pure coal black. A rich and beautiful
color. Paper of 50 seeds, 15 cents. é
Thunder Cloud, A large flower, deep coal black with red
and white rim. Extra fine. Paper of 50seeds, 15 cents.

(Sooperia
PDrummondi.

THE GIANT FAIRY LILY.

This is one of the good new
things of which we have been
accumulating an enormous stock
that we may give it to our cus-
tomers cheap. It isa member of
the Amaryllis family, the bulbs
being as large and solid as a me-
dium sized onion, and should be
planted in the spring, either in
the open eround or in pots (they
do as well one way as the other),
where they will bloom_treely
most of the summer, sending up
beautiful lily-like white blossoms
on stems ten to fifteen inches
high. ‘The foliage is quite long,
and of a peculiar lavender green
color. In the fall the bulbs
should be lifted, and kept dry
over winter, like Gladiolus. It
is one of the easiest of all bulbs
to grow, absolutely sure to bloom
freely, and the beautiful, pure,
fairy -like blossoms are ever love-
ly. We hope we offer it at a
price that will tempt all to plant
it. Strong bulbs, ready for im-
mediate bloom, 15 cents each;
four for 50 cents.

Make your Plants Crow
by using the
Excelsior Fertilizer.

Deep Yellow, very fine. Paper of 50 seeds, 15 cents.

Lord Beaconsfield, (true). This is the true variety as
grown by the originator. Very large size, lower petals
deep purplish indigo, while the upper ones shade off to
almost pure white. Paper of 50 seeds, 15 cents.

Five-Spotted, Mixed. After the style of Odier. Flowers
are of various colors, but each has five spots. Paper of 50
seeds. 15 cents.

Large-Spotted, Mixed, on white, yellow and red grounds.
They aregrand. Paper of 50 seeds, 15 cents.

Marbled, Mixed, various colors, beautifully marbled.
Paper of 50 seeds, 15 cents.

Striped Mixed. A fine variety of beautifully striped blos-
soms. Paper of 50 seeds, 15 cents.

Special Offer. We will send one paper each of above 10

sorts Imperial German for $1 00.

Pansy Plants. Wecan supply fine young plants of Giant
Excelsior and Imperial German Mixed, at 65c. per dozen;
$4.00 per 100.

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Hibiscus.
Childs’ New Hardy Hybrids.

This grand hardy Hibiscus, which has become known as the
‘Giant Flower” we produced it after years of careful hybrid-
ization, and our large hedgerow of it has forseveral years been
one of thenovel at/ractions at Floral Park. Theyare perfectly
hardy in anyplace,and eachspring send up numerous branches,
which from well established roots, grow five to eight feet hich,
forming a dense clump, as seen in the cut, which is trulya
showy object. For hedges they areunsurpassed. The flowers
are produced in great profusion, from July to September, and
are about a foot across, being the shape of large saucers. The
colors range from pure white through all the shades of blush
und pink, to deep brilliant rose. We offer both seedsand one
year old roots. Theseed will, in a good situation, bloom late
= = the first summer. The roots are sure to bloom well, and in-

HIBISCUS, CHILOS’ NEW HARDY HYBRIDS. crease in size every year. Do not disturb them for several
years and they will be larger and finerevery year. Roots, 20 cents each; seyen for $1.00. Seeds, per paper, 15 cents; 5 papers,

50 cents.
Palm, Washinstonia Filifera.

A beautiful Palm, is one of the finest additions that can be made to any col-
lection of plants, but the high prices of the best varieties, have prevented most
people from possessing one. Then, again, there are but few of the best sorts
which succeed well with ordinary window culture. It is therefore with pleasure
that weare now able to offer one of the most beautiful sorts in existence, and
one thatis hardy and robust enough to succeed anywhere, at a price which

oe brings it within the reach of all. It has elegant dark green, fan-shaped leav
DR from which hang thread-like filaments as seen in the cut. The plantisa compac

treatment that will keep a Geranium alive. It will flourish in any window for
anybody, making a grand ornament during winter, and in summer it can adorn
a@ veranda, or be placed in any shady place about the garden or yard, or used for
a center in a vase, basket, or flower bed—always ornamental a»ywhere. Ail
Palms of the fan-leaved sorts, have, when young, leaves of a long, narrow shape,
- developing the round fan-shaped ones as they grow older. Tnerefore, when you
zet your plantsand see long leaves instead of round ones, do not think that a
wrong sort has been sent you. We havea large stock of this elegant Palm,and
offer it very cheap that all our customers may possess One ormore, Strong
plants, 25 cents each; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00.

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Seed. The seed of this magnificent Palm is nearly the size of peas, and are as
Jak grown and sure to germinate. Per paper, 20 cents; seven papers for
$1.00.

We have many other fine Palms, of various sizes, which we

can furnish at from SI to $5 each, according

to wariety or size,
Musa Vittata.

: = 3 we A new dwarf Banana of great beauty, as its large leaves are beautifully
Filifera Pal = variegated and marbled. It is a fine ornamental pot plant, and very rare.

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A BED OF SUMMER-FLOWERING OXALIS LASANDRIA, OCCUPYING THE CENTER.

Summer Flowering Oxalis.

Nothing is so valuable for edging the borders of walks or flower-beds as the beautiful summer flowering Oxalis. Bulbs,
when planted three inches apart, produce an unbroken row of elegant foliage and pretty flowers; and as they bloom very
quickly after planting, they furnish a neat and attractive border the whole season. They are also splendid when planted in a -
mass and make a very showy bed. The bulbs, which are the size of peas, or larger, can be planted the first of May, or perhaps
earlier, and will be in bloom by the first of June. In autumn they should be lifted and stored in the cellar like Gladiolus. No
flower is easier grown than this, as they are sure to succeed in all soils and situations. They are also charming when grown in
pots, and make a very attractive mass of fine foliage and gay flowers. They can be planted in this way at any time during late
winter or spring, and will commence blooming at once. We know of no bulb which will give so much real satisfaction for the
money asthis. Every bulb will grow and flower beautifully. We have two varieties. Price of fine bulbs, 10 cents per dozen;
25 for 15 cents; 50 for 25 cents; 100 for 40 cents; 500 for $1.50; 1,000 for $2.50.

Lasandria, fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. This is the tallest, and when planted in a bed with Dieppi, should occupy
the center. Dieppi, pure white, very fine.

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VENING BLOOMERS.

We rejoice that people are begining to appreciate Evening flowers. Charming as they are, they have long been neglected,
but in future we shall find in nearly every garden a bed of evening flowers which will bea center of attraction. Do not under-

stand that ‘“ Evening” flowers are in bloom only at night.
and remain in full glory till 10 or 11 o’clock the next day.
sweetest floral gems.

Far from it. :
They are all fragrant, and some of them are among the faire-t and
Plant a bed of Evening flowers and when you walk in your garden during the pleasant hours of twilight

Asa rule they open about 4 o’clock in the afternoon,

and early morn, you will bless the charming Oenotheras, the sweet Nicotiana, the great silvery Moonflowers, and Daturas, and
the brilliant Mirabiis, as they Jook up to you with so much charming beauty and sweetness.

Nicotiana.

This plant grows
three feet high and
branching, and pro-
duces hundreds of
white, tubular, frag-
rant flowers. It
blooms in the even-
ing, filling the atmos-
pherewith its peculiar
odor, similar to that
of Lilium Longiflor-
4um. The lasting qual-
ity of these flowers
for bouquets is wond-
Aerful. If cut in the
evening and kept out
of the sunshine they
will remain perfect a
week, filling the
rooms with perfume
Wievery evening. Sow
vaearly; transplant to
@ three feet apart; itis
: truly a novelty of
great value. In a bed
of Evening flowers
t should occupy the
center.

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NICOTIANA, AFFINAIS.

Mirabilis, (Four O’Clock.)

This is one of the most brilliant and showy plants that can
be grown with little or no trouble. Plant in clumps or masses
and they will make a dazzling bed during the afternoon and
morning. Though old this brilliant flower has been greatly
improved of late years and is now one of the most valuable
annuals for a mass of color.

Improved Mixed Colors, white, scarlet, crimson,
yellow, violet, variegated, &c. No flower has clearer,
brighter colors than these improyed Mirabilis........

Tom Fhumb, (new dwarf) mixed colors. These new
Mirabilis a:e a charming addition to garden annuals.
They grow about 15 inches high, forming a dense,
bushy plant covered with a mass of yellowish foliage

. thickly studded with beautiful blossoms. The plants
are such solid masses of bright foliage and flowers that

they are exceedingly attractive..............-...-.-. 10
Multiflora, a very free blooming sort, light lilac......
Longiflora. The great beauty of these consists of their

long tuvular flowers. which are 4 to 6 inches, and

very sweetscented. Colors pure white and light pur-
ple. Both colors mixed............

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(Comme}|lina.

A very pretty flower of a lovely blue color, appearing late in
the evening and lasting till noon the next day. Seed sown in
the open ground in May will commence flowering in July.
The plants form a tuberous root something like a Dahlia,
which can be wintered in the cellar and planted out the
next spring, and it will commence flowering at once. It is
a lovely little flower and should have a place in every garden.

Tuberosa, fine blue, growing one foot high. 2222525. ok 15

CENOTHERA ORUMMONDI.

(Fnothera, or Evening Primrose.

Few garden flowers are more charming than the Eyen-
| ing Primroses, with their large saucer-shaped blossoms, de-
| lightful perfume and soft pure colors of white and yellow
| shades. Sow seed early in the open ground and they will soon
| be up and blooming and continue all summer, delighting

every one who sees them.
| Per Pkt.

Grandifiora Odorata, flower stems of this sort
grow a foot or more in height, bearing brilliant yel-
low blossoms 2 to 3inchesacross. Exceedingly sweet
and Dbeautif als osc eee ee eee

Acaulis, silvery white blossoms of enormous size, often
as big asa Moonflower. Very fragrant and striking. 5

| Drummondi, a lovely variety, which trails on the
| ground like a Verbena, and bears very large blos-
soms, some bright yellow and others pale straw color.

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Very, desirable for edging-<-..< 3, ¢.. tees eee eens 10
Lamarckiana, a tall growing sort with large bril-
liant yellow DIOsSOmB'=c.2..0).- +c cee ccstecem eee eeeeriae 5
Moonflower.

Plants of this beautiful vine grown from seed do not com-
| mence blooming as early as cutting plants, and should there-
fore be started as early asconvenient. They grow very freely
from seed however, and make strong rank vines which pro-

| duce an endless number of flowers.

Ipomzea Noctiphiton, (Moonflower,) large; white.
Patura.

This charming new “ Ghost Flower” will be found ilus-
trated and fully described among the Flower Seed Novelties,
age 20. Itisan evening bloomer, tlowers pure white, a foot
lorie and 7 or 8incbes broad, very fragrant, and produced in
| abundance every night.
Sweet Nightingale, very fragrant.................... 20
SPECIAL OFFER.—The above 12 varieties of evening
bloomers form our * Whippoorwill Collection,” blooming as
| they do when tha enchanter of the night pours forth its sad-
dest and sweetest ofsong. We will send the entire collection.
one paper each of the 12 varieties for only 75 cents.

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ORNAMENTAL VEGETABLES.

A most unique and novel feature for any one to introduce into the garden is a bed or two of Ornamental Vegetables.
We have been toa good deal of trouble to get together a list for this purpose combining varieties which are highly orna-

mental in growth and valuable as articles of food.
them on your lawn or in your choicest flower beds.
mental foliage plants.

BETA, ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE,

Beta. :

In Europe the foliage Beets have long stood in the.:on
ranks for ornamental bedding, and the new and improved
sorts are DOw coming into great favor in this country. They
are indeed among the most effective bedding plants, produc-
ing immense leaves, often two feet long and eight or nine

inches broad, beautifully colored and crinkled. The three
following sorts are the best. Planted in a bed together, one
foot apart each way, they are grand.

Searlet Ribbed, beautiful large leaves, ribbed with scar-
let. Pkt., 10 cents.

Yellow Ribbed, fine yellow. Pkt., 10 cents.

Silver Curled, beautiful silvery white. Pkt., 10 cents.

One packet each of the 3 sorts, 25 cents.

Corn, (Gracillima Variegata.)

A new dwarf Corn, growing four feet high with beautiful
fong wavy leaves, curving and drooping most gracefully, and
striped and variegated with white. More than half the leaf
is pure milk white, the remainder light green. It does not
spindle until Sept., and its effect as an ornamental plant is
very striking and beautiful. Pkt., 15 cents.

Martynia.

A strong growing plant, producing in great abundance
very beautiful flowers of various colors. These are followed
by large horn shaped seed pods, which, when half grown,
make the finest of pickles. Its fine foliage and flowers make
it a plant well worthy of culture, to say nothing of its useful-
ness. Per pkt., 10 cents.

KKale.

The Kales belong to the Cabbage family and are by many
considered to be the finest of the whole tribe. The large,
fleshy leaves and stems are, when properly cooked, even more
delicate than the Cauliflower. It should not be eaten until the
frost has touched it, and from that on through the winter it is
@ most delicious vegetable. As an ornamental plant its ele-
gantly curled and colored leaves make it one of the most use-
ful foliage plants for ornamental bedding. Treatment same

as for Cabbages. though it isa much freer grower. Per pkt.
Dwarf Purple Curled, fine large purple leaves .... 10
Mosback Winter, medium height, fine. ........ .... 10
Palm Tree, tall and very showy..... TERT) A. RU rd 10

Mixed Sorts, all the finest striped & variegated forms 15

The list here offered fills the bill completely. Do not be afraid to plant
The Beets, Corn, Parsley, Kale, etc., make the finest of orna-

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VASE OF ORNAMENTAL KALE.

Gelery, (Fern Leaved.)

A. very fine eating Celery, the leaves of which are finely cut
and fern-like, making it exceedingly ornamental, either in the
garden or on the table. Pkt.,10 cents.

[rettuce, (New Fringed.)

Asmall growing variety, splendidly adapted for bordering,
inasmuch as the leaves are elegantly fringed, and of a delicate
shade of green with the inner parts white. It is tender, deli-
cious and highly ornamental. Per pkt., 5 cents; 0z., 35 cents,

Parsley, (Fern heaved.)

The most beautiful and ornamental of all the Parsleys. It
is of most exquisite form and color, splendid for garnishing
and for ornamental foliage in the garden. It is sure to more
than please all who have it. Pkt., 5 cents; 0z., 25 cents.

Pepper, (Childs’ Celestial.)

Our agent, in travelling in China three years ago, collect-
ed several new vegetabies, the most important of which is this
superb Pepper, which we have christened Childs’ Celestial.
That it is the finest Pepper and one ot the most beautiful
plants in existence cannot be denied. We have grown it two
years in our Floral Park gardens, and it has attracted great
attention. The plant begins to set its Peppers early in the
season and continues until frost, branching freely and bear-
ing profusely. The Peppers, up to the time they are fully
grown, are of a delicate, creamy-yellow color, and when fully
grown change to an intense vivid scarlet, making a plant,
when loaded with fruit. part of one color and part of the
other, an object of the most striking beauty and oddity. The
Peppers are 2 to 3 inches long, sharp flavor, and superior for
any of the uses to which a Pepper can be put. Per pkt., 15
cents; 2 for 25 cents.

SPECIAL OFFER.—For only 75 cents we will send
one paper each of these 13 fine ornamental vegetables.

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Joun Lewis Cuitps, Frorat Park, N. Y.

(,rand Novelties in Flower Seeds

In Novelties we offer nothing that we have not grown and tested, and canstrongly recommend. We have always refraines
from offering European Novelties the first year they came out, for on being tested in this country more than half of them are

always found undesirable.

never offered an undesirable one, and those here offered can be relied upon as being superb in all respects.
recommend the new Poppies, Marigolds, Verbena Odorata, Amaranthus Rainbow, Millet Canary Bird,

a\quilegia, prize Mixture.

The beautiful old Columbines have of late years been
greatly improved and are now one of the finest of all peren-
nial plants for border and clumps. This strain a fancier has
been Over seven years collecting and improving and it em-
braces more than 100 varieties, double and single and of all
shapes and cvlors. Nothing like it was ever before offered in
this country, and it will prove a prize to any one, being so
hardy and flourishing and blooming year after year. Per
pkt., l5e

a\quilegia, Golden Leaved.

A most effective new aquilegia surpassing ‘its predecesssor,
A. vervaenenna fol. variegata, the leaves being larger and of
apure golden yellow. It has avery effective appearance,

rticularly in the spring and autumn. The flowers are very

ouble, and_are rose and copper colored. A grand hardy
perennial. Per pkt. 40 cents.

a\croclinium, [)ouble.

A fairly good double form of this fine old everlasting flower
has at last been produced. Itis represented by both colors,
white and rose. Per pkt., 10 cts.

Balsam

Preferred.

We take much

leasure in offer-
ing for the first
time this lovely
new Balsam. The
flower is very
large, double and
perfect, white
tinted with deli-
cate lavender.This
tint is so delicate
and shadow like
that it looks as
though it was re-
flected on the
flower from some-
thing else. The
plant is of stout
growth, with only
a few branches,
and the leaves are
so small and few
that the blossoms
show to great ad-
vantage. The
stems being at all
times crowded
with tlowers, they
are reallyimmense
spikes of bioom
instead of branch-
es. Per pkt., 15c;
two pkts., 25 cts.

BALSAM PREFERRED.

Garduus Gisganteus.
The Giant Thistle.

A gigantic thistle from the hills of the Atlas. The leaves

are deep ronged, over three feet long, and of a dark green
color, and will cover aspace of several yards. When fully

grown it attains a height of 11 feet, forming beautiful pyra-
mids, with slender drooping branches which carry at their
ends bright purple flowers. It isa grand ornamental plant.
Per pkt. 5) cents.

| yellow Aster.

We have, during the past ten years, sold a great many novelties, and it is worthy of note that we

We especially
Balsam, &

referred

ASTER. LEMON GEM.

aster, [;emon Gem,

Offered by us last year. It was sent out in Europe as a new
We find the color hardly decided enough to be
called yellow, yet it is the nearest approach to it yet seen
among Asters, and is really a lovely soft yellow tinge, in itself
extremely beautiful, and unlike any other Aster. Flowers

| very large and double; and plant of a dwarf habit, compact
| and showing its elegant blossoms to great advantage. Per

pkt., 20 cts; three pKts., 50 cts.

DATURA, SWEET NIGHTINGALE.

Datura, saeet Nightingale.

A grand evening flower, opening about sunset and lasting
till near noon the next day. Flowers, pure white, 9 inches
long and 5 or 6 inches wide at the top. Its delicious fragrance
fills the evening air and can be detected along distance. Itis
a free bloomer producing one or more flowers every evenin,
allsummer. Seed can be sown in the open ground or started
in pots. This beautiful flower is offered in our “Whippoor-

' will® collection of evening flowers. Per pkt., 20 cts.

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FEVERFEW, OWARF.

Feverfews, dwarf.

As will be seen by the cut these new Dwarf Feverfews are
very fine indeed. They are annuals and bloom early from
seed, and continue all summer. They are also elegant for
winter blooming in pots. The flowers are large and as double
as roses, and borne in such profusion as to cover the plant.
Little Belle, puresnow white. 15cents per pkt.

Little Fred, fine golden yellow. 15 per pkt.
We will send.one paper each of these gems for only 20 cents.

PHACELIA CAMPANULARIA.

Phacelia Gampanularia.

A lovely annual, which when sown in the open ground May
first, will begin blooming the first of June, and continue all
summer in great profusion. The blossoms are of a most lovely
shade of blue, cup shaped, erect, as seen in the cut. Plants
commence blooming when only a few inches high, and con-
tinue to increase in numbers as the plant grows on, branching
and attaining a height of 15inches. It will please all who see
it. Per pkt. 20 cents.

MARIGOLD PYGMAE.

Marigold Pysmae.

We were more than pleased with our test of this charming
novelty the past season. Plants commence to bloom very
soon after they are above ground, and wnen only 2 or 3 inches
high, and gradually spread out and grow a little taller till they
reach the height of 9 or 10 inches, and are one unbroken solid
row of flowers and foliage. They are completely covered
with bloom all the time, and for borders and bedding they are
superb. The flowersare light velvety brown, petals beauti-
fully bordered with bright yellow. It is a valuable novelty.

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Marigold, [Dahlia-Flowered.

A grand Marigold of the African type, growing 2 or 8 feet
high, strong and robust like a Dahlia, and producing enor-
mous double blossoms, in size and shape resembling the finest
Dahlias. The blossoms will average 10inches in circumfer-
ence, and are of various colors from orange to fine canary
yellow. They are easily raised, and seed can be sown in the
open ground. Plant one to two feet apart. A few will be
single and should be pulled up as soon as the flowers show, to
give the double ones more room. Itisagrand flower which
will greatly please all. Per pkt., 20 cts.

Joun Lewis Cuitps, Ftorat Pars, N. Y.

Le i Sie od

When we introduced “ Snowdrift*’ Poppy several years azo

we did not realize its great value. It is now universally
recognized as most popular sort in cultivation, and has done
more to bring about the present great popularity of Poppies
in general than anything else. The Poppy is to-day occupying
in popularity a place beside the Chrysanthemums, and even
the Rose. We cannot wonder at this when we look upon their
varied and brilliant colors and enormous double flowers, and
see the ease by wnich they can be grown by anybody in any
situation. While **Snowdrift”’ is of the dwarf Peony-flowered
type the four grand varieties here offered are of the dwarf
Carnation-flowered type, and bloom two weeks earlier than
Snowdrift or any other double Poppy. They are dwarf com-
pact growers, standing well up and producing flowers of
enormous size and beautiful shape, perfectly double. with
remarkably pure colors. We feel sure we are doing our cus-
tomers a kindness when we advise them to plant these grand
early flowering Poppies. See our general list of Poppies on
page 35.
Angel of Morn, pure milk white; elegant; per pkt., 20c.
Angel of Noonday, cherry red; very bright; UC.
Angel of Evening, brightrose ; lovely pure color; ** 20c.
Angel of Widnigcht, black, a novel and beautiful color:
plant grows a little taller, and blooms a little later than
the other three ; per pkt., 20c.
Special Offer.—That all can afford to plant these elegant
Poppies we will send one paper each of the four sorts for
40 cents.

Nigella
Hispaniea.

These Spanish Nigellas
are valuable garden tlow-
ers, and as easily grown
as a weed. Sow in open
ground early. The foliage
is very pretty, and the
flowers are borne in the
greatest profusion, are of
various colors and ex-
ceedingly attractive. In
any garden they will
prove a novelty of great
merit. and will attract
wide attention. Per pkt.,
15 ects; two for 25 cts.

NIGELLA HISPANICA

NEW EARLY FLOWERING POPPIES.

Four Grand

New Early Flowering Poppies.

PMLOX FIMBRIATA

Phlox Fimbriata.

This entirely new and distinct form of Phlox Drummondi,

resents a feature of great oddity and beauty. The petals
are beautifully fimbriated, most of them drawn out to long
points as shown in the cut, giving the flower a splendid long
pointed, regular star like form, whose beauty is improved by
broad white margins which horder the edge of the petals.
The flowers are usually of bluish purple colors, but we are
fortunate enough to haveastrain embracing nearly all the
colors usually found in Phioxes, white, scarlet, pink, &c. This
strain includes, ‘Star of Quedlinburg,” ‘ Cuspidata,” “* Fim-
briata Purpurea,” and all the sorts of like form which were
offered in Germany last year under different names. Our
strain is decidedly the finest in the market. Per. pkt. 20c.

Sprinc CaTALoGuE oF SEEDs, BuLtBs AND Puants For 1889.

VEEBENA, PRINROCE.

Verbena. Primrose.

_A yellow shaded Verbena is truly a novelty worthy of spe-

cial notice. We procured it in Europe several years ago, and
have carefully cultivated it until we have it absolutely true
and pure. 98 out of every 100 plants grown from seed will
produce flowers of a beautiful, soft primrose yellow color.
At our Floral Park garden this splendid Verbena has for two
years excited the greatest admiration, its color being the only
yellowish shade found among Verbenas. The plant is a com-
pact ¢ making it well suited ‘to pot as well as garden

a Wy, ~amem Culture. Seed germinates
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guick and freely, and make
strong healthy plants,
which bloom in a short
time. Per pkt., 20 cents;
three pkts., 50 cents.

Yerbena

Odorata.,

This lovely Verbena pos-
sesses three great points of
merit over other varicties,
and they are such impor-
; tant ones that it will be-
come a necessity to every
| garden. First, it is so hardy,
j seed can be sown in the
open ground early in the
spring where they will
1 quickly germinate, grow
rapidly, and ina few weeks
{ be in bloom, and give a
great profusion of beauti-
ful blossoms all summer.
No garden flower is easier
fi grown, for it isas sure to
m thrive as a Poppy or pig
iy weed. Second, the blos-
soms instead of being in
clusters like other sorts run
up into spikes, usually 3 or
s 4 inches long, as shown in
the cut. Third, it is very
sweet scented. We have
probably said enough to
j make every one want it,
but we have yet to say that
the flower is pure white,
m that the plant isshort joint-
/ ed and dwarf, not covering
nearly as much ground as
other sorts, and it is a per-
fect mass of bloom allsum-
mer. Also, that it always
comes perfectly true from
seed. Let every one possess
themselves of it. Pkt., 35c.

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VERBENA, ODORATA.

Ricinus, Gambodgensis.

A fine sort, growing only about five feet. high, with shining
dark ebony colored stems, and leaves of a deep purplish black
having a beautiful metallic luster. 1tis one of the finest or-
namental foliage plants in cultivation, particularly adapted
for the center of beds of Cannas, or for the outside row of
larger growing Ricinus. Per pkt., 25 cts.

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HUGELIA COERULEA.

f{uselia, (oerulae.

This is not new, but is so little known, and is so very desira-

ble we place it among the novelties. It grows 18 inches high

supporting on its long stems clusters of delicate light blue

blossoms, the single florets being in_color and size almost
exactly like a Forget-me-not. For bouquets and cut-
ung it is one of the choicest garden flowers.
10 cts.

Per pkt.,

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follyhock,

This is a new sort, very dwarf and very double, and of the
finest brilliant yellow color. The flowers set so close on the
stalks that it is one gigantic spike of bloom. It is the finest of
all Hollyhocks. Per pkt. 20 cents.

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fERZLIA DIANTHIFLORA.

Ferzlia Pianthiflora.

Early in May we sowed a row of this flower in our trial

grounds, having no idea it would prove to be one of the most
beautiful gems we ever saw. Such however was thecase. It
germinated quickly and in a few weeks began to bloom, and
all summer long it was one perfect mass of gay flowers as
shown in the cut. The plants do not grow over three inches
high, but spread out like a Portulaca, forming a perfect mat
of fine foliage and branches, which are thickly covered at all
times with perfectly charming blossoms of lovely colors.
For a border or mass itis superb. Per pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 30c.

24 Joun Lewis Cuitps, Frorat Park, N. Y.

Miilet, Canary Bird.

This is a plant useful in many ways. First, it is valuable as
an ornamental grass, the long heads of rich yellow grain
(15 to 20 inches long), being exceedingly graceful and beauti-
ful for large bouquets or vases of dried everlasting flowers,
autumn leaves or grasses for winter decoration. Secondly,
the seed is a most valuable food for canaries or other birds,
and is cheaply raised, a packet of seed producing many
pounds, with little orno attention. Thirdly, it isa most val-
uable grain to raise for stock or fowls, outyielding oats two to
one, and is greatly relished by all animals. It isalso a valuable
fodder plant for feeding green or making hay. The plant
grows about three feet high, its long graceful heads of grain
being very ornamental for clumps or masses. Sown in Mayit
ripens in August,and can be cut any timeafter the heads
have turned yellow, or they can be.lJeft standing for a long
time. This plant is destined to be grown universally from
Maine to California as soon as its merits are known. Try it
for your fowls or birds, and you will ever after grow it
abundantly. It gives an enormous yield. Per pkt., 20 cts;
ounce, 50 cts.

[pomea, Beauty of Floral Park.

A beautiful climber, resembling in flower and habit of
growth the Morning Glory. Its leaves are light green, varie—-
gated with White, while its large blossoms are of deep ma-
genta red, with a broad white border. It blooms very freely
and is truly a most lovely climber. Per pkt., 15 cts.

2\{maranthus, Rainbow.

We wish each one of our customers could have had the past
summer just such a bed of this g>-rgeous plant as we had.
Plants grow 2 to 3 feet high in beautiful pyramidal spirals of
thick foliage. Each leaf is composed of two colors, half green
and half a dull black. In August the leaves on the upper
parts of the branches turn to the most brilliant colors, intense
scarlet, rose, pink, amaranth, yellow, orange, &c., presenting
a display which few plants can equal. They are indeed a
blaze of glory. As pot plants we believe they will also rank
high, as well as for open ground culture. Seed can be sown
in the open ground early. Seed very scarce and expensive.

Per pkt., £0 cts.
Cruel Plant.

A beautiful climber, bearing long sprays of elegant bell-
shaped white blossoms. It takes its name from the fact that butterflies, moths and like insects, sucking honey from its sweet
blossoms, are caught and securely heid, and die. Itis a beautiful pot plant as well asa fine garden climber. Per pkt., 25 cts,

Floral Park [;awn
Grass, (Quick Growing.)

Fine lawns. grass patches, or grass bor-
ders, add to the beauty of a place almost or
quite as much as flowers. In fact a certain
amount of good grass is essential to the
proper display of flower beds and borders.
The next important thing to good grass
sward is to get it quick. We have at last
prepared a grass mixture which will givea
good sward the first summer; we may say
immediately, for it grows up quick and
completely covers the groundina very few
weeks. It is the same as was used in lay~
ing out Floral Park, and which produced
sucha fine effect immediately, and has ever
since been so greatly admired. It is the
finestand quickest growing Lawn Grass
f ever sent-out, and will give the greatest
satisfaction. Price 40 cts. per quart; $2.50
per peck, postpaid. By express, per peck,
$2; per bushel (of 20 Ibs.), $6.00.

MILLET, CANARY BIRO.

—Our « Four « Grand « Jubilee » Novelties
Given away for only 10 cents to pay expense of putting up and mailing, See below.

Bartonia Aurea Grandiflora.

A grand Annual which commences to bloom in a
month from the time of sowing the seed in the gar-
den, and continues all the Summer in great pro-
fusion, growing twenty inches high, and branching
freely. Flowers large, saucer-shaped, of brilliant,
glossy-yellow color. The numerous fine web-like
stamens make the flower look as though shrouded
in a mist of gold-dust. It is one of the most de-
sirable, and easiest grown of eall garden annuals.
Per Pkt., 25 cents.

Calliopsis, New Double.

The advent of this new double Calliopsis will be
hailed with joy. Thesingle ones have for years been
leading garden favorites, and this the first semi-
double, or double form, is truly a novelty of more
than ordinary merit. The flowers possess all the
rich colors of the single sorts, and are borne in pro-
fusion. Sow in the open ground early; they will
soon commence blooming, and continue all Summer.
Per Pkt., 20 cents.

Zinnia Lilliput, Mixed Colors.

Our Zinnias are famous the world over, and we
are pleased to be able to add to their renown by the
introduction of a new and distinct strain of great
beauty. The plants grow only about half the size
of ordinary Zinnias, branching and blooming freely,
the blossoms being very small, only one-half the
size of the Pompons. They are very double and
perfect, and of exceedingly brilliant colors. The
These

beautiful little Zinnias are truly gems, which all

colored plate represents them perfectly.

lovers of flowers will appreciate. Per Pkt., 25 cents.

Helichrysum Glowing Coal.

A new and distinct variety of this popular ever-
lasting flower. The flowers are very large, double
and perfect, and of a brilliant carmine-red color.
The plant is a strong grower and a great bloomer.
The flowers should be cut and dried before fully ex-
panded, and they will retain their beautiful color
and shape for years. It is an admirable souvenir of

our Jubilee year. Per Pkt., 20 cents.

We will send one paper each of the above four grand Novelties free to any one who
orders from this Catalogue to the amount of fifty cents or more, if they send ten cents

to pay for packeting, postage, etc.
cents.

Simply ask for the four Jubilee Novelties at ten

We assure our patrons that these novelties are among the most desirable ever sent

out, and are sure to give the greatest satisfaction to any one in any part of the country,

being among the easiest of all garden flowers to grow.

If you send us an order to the

amount of fifty cents or more, don’t fail to add ten cents extra to get these four Jubilee

Novelties.

Please show this to your flower-loving friends.

JOBR LEWIS GBILDS, Floral Park, N. Y.

Sprinc CaTALOGUE OF SEEDS, BuLBs anp Piants For 1889. 25

SELECT ASSORTMENT

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(CHOICE FLOWER. SEEDS.

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Before Ordering Read ‘‘ General Instructions” on Second Page.

UR Seed must not be confounded with the usual mercantile grades. A visit to our place during the summer.monthe
4 will convince any one of the great superiority of our high grade seeds over those usually sold. All important vari-
NY. eties are grown here on our grounds, or especially for us in different parts of this country or Europe, which best
suits their development, and all from superior strains, which have been in our possession and constant'y improving for
more than ten years. They have been worked up to such high perfection and are so carefully selected and saved, that
many varieties which we can buy at any seed house in Europe for 10 or 15 cents per ounce, costs us one dollar or more
per ounce to grow. ‘Therefore we repeat, DO NOT CONFOUND OUR HIGH GRADE SEEDS WITH THE USUAL MERCANTILE
GRADES, WHICH ARE GROWN CHEAP, SOLD CHEAP, AND ARE IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD CHEAP AND POOR. Our seeds
are cultivated with a view to attaining the highest possible mark of perfection, and to supply a class of people who want
nothing but the very best. Our prices we have made as low as possible consistent with the high quality of seeds, and
the liberal quantity we give in each packet.

Annuals, or Seeds Which Flower the First eason.
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On this class of flowers the garden is dependent for most of its pest summer display. The list of varieties we offer has
been selected with great care, with a view to oftering only the most desirable kinds. For instance, we have thoroughly tested
all the different kinds of Asters, and find those which we have offered to be the best in all respects; and so on through all
the list.

» In sowing seed very pretty effects are produced by massing various colors. Take, for instance, the Phlox and sow circular
or straight rows of the different colors side by side, and the contrast is charming and especially desirable for large beds. For
masses it is better to sow the mixed colors. _If several kinds of seed are sown in one bed, the tallest, like Salvias or Zin-
nias, should be in the center, and the lowest, like Verbenas or Portulaca, on the outside, with intermediates between. A bed
of Poppies alone makes a most brilliant mass of color. The same can be said of Asters, Calliopsis, Eschscholtzia, Dianthus,
Portulaca, Petunias, Zinnias, etc. A bed of large ornamental foliage plants like Cannas and-Hicinusisa grand sight. Asa
rule, any of the seed offered in this department can be sown in the open ground as early as corn can be planted, or they can
be started earlier in hotbeds, frames, pots or boxes, if desired, and transplanted to the garden when danger of frost is over.
We have been to such trouble and expense for many years to raise or procure improved strains of the leading annuals, and
have met with such good success that we can with safety say our seed has no superior, and we invite comparison. Our Asters,
Balsams, Chrysanthemums, Dianthus, Marigold, Mignonette, Pansy, Poppy, Phlox, Petunia, Portulaca, Stocks, Verbenas and
Zinnias are particularly celebrated as the first strains in the country.

qi bronia.

A handsome trailing plant, which makes a pretty green foli-
age and bright flowers. The flowers are in clusters and much
like a Verbena. Per Pkt,

Umbellata, fine rosy lilac..........-.........-..06. ee 5

q\ geratum.

A highly ornamental class of free
flowering plants which are useful for
pot culture as well as the open ground.
The dwarf varieties make splendid hor-
ders for beds, as they are compact and
always loaded with flowers.

Little Gem, dwarfand compact;
a perfect mass of blue flowers

all the time..................-- 5
Tom Thumb, white; dwarf

and compact..................- 5
LasseauXi, fine rose color...... 5

Alyssum.

¢ The sweet Alyssum is one of the most
AGERATUM. fragrant and useful of all annuals for

ALYSSUM, LITTLE GEMe

. bouquets and floral work. Sow seed sper ula.
very early in open ground and it will soon bloom. ee A i “ : As ale
SA 5 This is an annual which always succeeds in any situation,
9 PUTE WHILE. ... 20-22 eet eee eee ete eee eee and produces numeroussmall clusters of pretty flowers which
Little Gem. oy this cif ek Bane whe pints are ef are useful for bouquets. Per Pkt.
avery compact, spreading growth; they attain on FE
pe et 9 four ighesin height, bu t a single nant will Azurea Setosa, blue..... 2.0... 2. ce ece eee eeeeteeeees 3
completely cover a circle twelve to fourteen inches
in diameter. They begin to bloom very quickly from A Srostem m a.
seed, the plants bearing profusely while quite small. : i ee 5
They soon become densely studded with beautiful Very beautiful, rosy pink, flax-like blossoms in great pro-
miniature spikes of pure white flowers, in wonderful fusion from compact, ciose-growing plants. The flowers are
profusion and of delicious fragrance. More than borne on long slender stems and appear as though they were
three hundred perfect spikes of flowers, in full bloom floating in the air. The effect is charming.

at one time, have been counted on a single plant....... 10 Coeli Rosa, rosy pink................-26....0.2.000-2. 5

JoHn Lewis Cuitps; Fruorab

Park, N. Y:

BEO OF ASTERS.

2\ ster.

The numerous forms of the Aster, and the great variety of
rich colors of its perfectly double flowers, make it a leading
favorite. For alate summer and fall display it has no equal.
No garden should be without a good variety of these beauti-
ful flowers. They are very easily grown, succeeding admir-
ably in all kinds of soil, producing a display of richly colored
double blossoms of which any one can be proud. Do not fail
to plant a good variety of these grand flowers. Per Pkt.

Truflaut’s Peony-Flowered, mixed colors. A
beautiful and favorite variety .....--........-........ 10

New Rose, finest mixture in all colors. Plants of this
variety grow large and strong, and bear from 50 to
100 fine double flowers of large size and great beauty 10

Quilled German, fine mixed,petals beautifullyquilled 10
Washincton, mixed colors; flowers are enormous

size and very double............ ... Beet aes, leone x 15
Dwarf Chrysanthemum Flowered, mixed col-

ors; very fine large flowers... -~....0 52.02.00. ccerece on 10
Dwarf Bouquet, mixed, very dwarf and pretty..... 10
Imbrique Pompon, mixed, fine, perfect and double

DlossOmy ee. i Gir scas sss ss cclce ee sens acp eee neeenee 10
Giant Emperor, this usually throws up one straight

stalk on which is borne one flower of mammoth size;

Very. dine: mixed eer ee eiee cen One e ee 10

Marlequin, anew dwarf strain of great beauty, the
petals of the flowers being very irregularly colored,
and the same plant often shows a great variety of
blotched and streaked flowers. Itis one of the latest
to bloom and is particularly valuable on that account 10

Pearl Wixed Colors, Theplantsare half dwarf about
one foot high, beautiful in form and growth, healthy
and vigorous. The flowers are of the largest size,
perfectly double, and the most lovely rosette form,
while the colors, rose and white, are of the most del-
icate and beautiful shades ...............000-ce00- seek 20

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Multifiora, a new strain, growing one foot high, and
producing flowers in such profusion that the plantis
a solid pyramid of bloom; large, double blossoms and

extra fine colors*) mixed) <2 se 2oece ee secs See eee 16
Mignon, anew white Aster of great beauty. Plants
about fifteen inches high, very bushy and prolific,
flowers of good size, pure white refiex petals, and
very double. It is splendid in pots, and will give
great satisfaction cither in pots or the open ground. 10
Lemon Gem, new yellow. See novelties.............- 25
Betteridge’s Prize, mixed colors. Plants strong
and branching, tiow-
ers regularly quilled,
witha sihgle row of
outer flat petals
which are often a dif-
ferent colorfrom the
center. A very beau-
tifoliAsters.-------e 5

Pygmae, mixed col-
ors. This is one of
the most beautiful
little gems we have
ever seen. The plant
is very dwarf, and
formsa beautiful tuft
of leaves close to the
ground, surmounted
by a pyramidal clus-
ter of bright, perfect,
double flowers. The
whole plant in itself
is a charming bou-

uet. The great
beauty of a border or bed of these plants of various
colors is better imagined than described. They are
also gems for small pots, and thrive splendidly.

Choicest seed of about ten fine colors, mixed........ »

Special Offer,—For $1.25 we will send one pkt. each of these
Fifteen fine Asters.

ASTER, PYGMA.

Sprinc CaTALoGueE oF Seeps, Butss anp Piants For 1889. 27

Antirrhinum.
(Snapdragon.)

Bears very beautiful spikes
of gay-colored fiowers, and
should have a place in every
garden. They usually sur-
vive the winter and flower
, even better the second than
WW, the first season. They are

VA, quite easily propagated by
Ne cuttings, and, if rooted in the

fail, they make elegant pot
'¢ & plants for early spring bloom.

Per Pkt.
Tall, all colors, mixed. 5
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Tom Thumb, mixed
= colors, only 8 inches

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high, of dwarf, com-
pact habit, thickly
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; brilliant flowers. It is
ANTIRRHINUM the best of all Antirr-
hinums, and one of the most showy garden flowers... 10

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BALSAM, CHILDS! CAMELLIA FLOWERED PERFECTION,

Balsam.

Our new Camellia-flowered varieties are without doubt the
finest in the world. Their flowers are of gigantic size, and so
double and perfect that they resemble small Camellias and are
borne in such wonderful profusion, that we have counted
from 500 to 600 blooms upona plant atthe same time. Every
plant will produce fine double flowers. During the last five
* Sapte we havereceived from every State and Territory enough
etters commending these Balsams to filla large volume. Few
pardon flowers give better satisfaction than good Balsams,

hough we admit that poor ones are of very little account.
We know how hard it is to raise good seed and how little good
seed is sold in the country. We also know that those who
Eline the seed we grow and sell, will admit that they never
‘ore realized the great beauty of good Balsams.

CHILDS’ CAMELLIA-FLOWERED PERFECTION.

Per Pkt.
White, magnificent. The finest whiteBalsam......... 10
Pink, splendid deep color........ .--.... go0tboobd0yangao 10
Scarlet, very bright.......;--.-. 0-2 ---06. scene sees 10
Striped, white and purple.................--.---. 1. 16
Variegated, scarlet and white.................-.-...... 10
Lavender, beautiful...................... ooo Soadbod.- 10
Light Pink, very delicate (Apple Blossom,).....-.-. 10
Fancy Spotted, Wixed, crimson, purple, magenta,
etcMallispottedawhitelerer cat. tec cee eeeen eeeie 10

Light Lemon. This is the most beautiful Balsam we
“have ever sent out. The coloris entirely new, being

a beautiful light lemon or creamy shade. Flowers
very large, double and perfect, and borne in great

DRO OM a5oaqcooosachacs Babod0n! GbaocddssboedccHoauCCce 15
Preferred, new and splendid. See Novelties.... .... 20
One paper each of above ten kinds, 75 cents.
Mixed Colors, of all the above..................... 16

BELLIS.

Bellis, (Double Daisy.)

This beautiful little Daisy is indispensable for cool, shady
places, pots and frames. With protection they will stand the
winter and greet us in the early spring with a profusion of gay
flowers. They bloom beautifully in-the house during winter
and spring when cultivated in pots, and we highly recommend
them for this purpose. In the garden treat.them like Pansies.
Double, Mixed Colors, white, pink, rose, etc....... 10
Double, White, pure in color and profusein bloom. 10

Longfellow, double, dark crimson; new and fine.... 10

na)
p
y
(

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S mye aie
mid) £ a)

SS A pretty hardy annu-

wh \ al. It blooms freely and
; San produces fine effects

and is particularly val-
uable for bouquet mak-
ing, and cut flowers.
Sow early in the open
ground, and it willsoon
bein bloom. The Tom

Thumb is exceedingly
fine.

All Colors, mixed 5

Pure White, splen
did for floral work. 5

Rocket, white flow-
ers, borne in pyra-
midal spikes... ... 5

Tom Thumb,
mixed colors; very
dwarf, 4 to 6 inches
high, compact and
free flowering; new

CANDO Ere and splendid....... 5

Collinsia.

A very pretty, compact plant, besring spikes of pure white
flowers. It is little known or cultivated, and will prove quite
a novelty in any one’s garden.

Candidissima, pure white....... . ................... 5

Joun Lewis Cuirtps, Frorat Park, N. Y.

(Jalliopsis.
he Many of our most showy
y flowers are slighted because

L they are common and grow
anywhere without trouble

or care, almost like weeds.
> One of these is the Calliopsis

thing just introduced it
would be considered a noy-
elty of rare excellence, or
were it difficult to rear it
would be highly prized. But
as it is, the poor httle annual
with its abundance of showy
flowers, its graceful and
charming habit, willing to
grow for any one in any sit-
uation and with neglect, has
to beg a home in many gar-
dens that should be proud of
it. Seed should be sown in
the open ground quite early
in the Spring and the plants

or Coreopsis. Wereitanew |

thinned out to six inches
apart.
Per Pkt.

. CALLIOPSIS.

Mixed Colors, allshades.........
Dwarf Compact, Mixed Colors. A new and beau-

tiful dwarf strain; splendid, profuse bloomers....... 10
Burridgeanum, beautiful cut foliage and large per-

fect flower, of a rich brown red color, with a bright

goldeniporders Very, SHOWwys- ose oe eee 5

Golden Wave.
For a mass of

bright golden color,
this is probably the
most effective of all
annuals. Plant very
bushy and compact,
reaching about two
feet in height, and
eovered from July
to October with
hundreds of beauti-
ful golden blossoms
with small dark cen- *—
ters. When grown
in rows or masses
the effect is very
striking. It is, in-
deed, a wave of
gold. Seed can be sown in the open ground yery early,

er transplanted. It is one of those flowers which will

ErOw ae any situation for anybody and always be greatly
eT re oas aanc are Stal es anoeeod po aeOO I Ob) ononscecc nen

New Double, See Novelties.... .....
(collomia.

This is another odd flower which succeeds admirably in any
situation. The plants produce clusters of bloom which are
much like a Bouvardia, and very fine for cutting. As it
blooms all summer it will be greatly appreciated by all. |

Coccinea, fine red

at. wt
= SSS

CALLIOPSIS,

GOLDEN WAVE

CLARKIA+

(Jlarkia.

The Clarkia delights in a cool, shady situation, and produces
masses of gay-colored tlowers. Highly prized in Europe.
Mixed Colors, double and single...................... 3

COSMOS CHILOS" HYSRIDS.

(Cosmos, (hilds’ #{[ybrids.

Our new hybrids of this magnificent annual are among the
most showy and graceful of all garden flowers, and nothing
can give greater satisfaction for a late display. They make
very large plants, growing five to seven feet high, which are
beautiful masses of the most elegant foliage until they begin
to bloom in September, when each plant will have hundreds
of large showy blossoms. October frosts do not hurt the

| plants or flowers, and during that month it is the gayest and

most showy plant in cultivation. It is pronounced by all to
to be the finest seed novelty in many years.

Per Pkt.
Hybrids, mixed, all colors ; white, pink, crimson, etc. 15
Childsi, large flowers of pure white color........... .. 15

(Selosia, (Coekseomb.)

One of the most beautiful
flowers that can be grown in
the open ground. They are
not difficult to grow, as is
usually supposed. Start in
heat and transplant to rich
garden soil last of May. Their
enormous heads of bloom
with bright fiery colors re-
semble nothing else in culti-
vation, and are indeed beau-
tiful and attractive.

Dwarf, mixed, inclu-
ding Glasgow prize,
and all the beauti-
ful large fiowered
dwarf sorts, some of
which produce
heads over two feet

CELOSIA.
in'circumferen cee. ec saseee este eee eee

10

Feathered, mixed colors. This grand variety pro-
duces numerous large, feathery plumes of gay col-
ored flowers which keep perfect a long time. Sowin
open ground. Splendid for large bouquets....... .. 3

New Japan, very beautiful; should be in every gar-
dens fiery scarlet. 2122). 23

New Variegated,

most beautiful contrast: fesh~ ce eee cee eee E 5
Golden Pillow, dwarf habit, with a deep golden yel
low comb of enormous size; new...-.-....-.--.-- : 1¢

(Convolvulus \inor.

These are Gwarf Morning Glories and very pretty. They
do not climb, but form large bushy plants which are a perfect
mass of flowers.
Mixed Colors,..

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UNI i

Hill

DINATHUS,

Gentaurea.

A showy class of free flowering hardy annuals. They will
grow well in any situation for anybody, being on this account
valuable for a *‘wild” garden. Sow early in open ground.
They bloom all summer.

Per Pxt

Cyanus, dwarf, compact; mixed colors; an improved
strain of the old ‘‘ Bachelor Button.” Plants dwarf,
compact and free......................-- ee aeicisis tele

Depressa, stout bushy
habit, large brilliant
blue flowers.........-.

Amberboi, brilliant yel
low, very fine...........

(Gentranthus.

This is one of the most beauti-
ful of all annuals. The flowers
are very small and borne in large ~
clusters, each one of which is in
itself a pretty bouquet. Very
valuable for cutting.

Wixed Colors, white and pink........ Sp ecissueenerciaees 5

(acalia.

A graceful and pretty annual
with scarlet and yellow blossoms
which are showy and desirable
for cutting. Sow seed very early
97 in the open ground and they will
soon be up and in blossom. If
Sown in masses the effect is very
g~, pretty.

Mixed Colors........... 5

(Carduus.

A grand thistle like plant grow-
ing three feet high, with abund-
ance of large double flowers,
and very ornamental foliage, the
aa leaves being large and variegated
? CACALIA. with white. A very ornamental
plant indeed, and one that will attract a great deal of at-

mtion.

Bemedictus, Giant Thistle........................2.....

Giganteus, a new giant thistle growing 15 feet high.
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(Calendula.

These are now among the most
beautiful and popular garden
annuals. Sow seed early in the
open ground and they will bloom
profusely from June until the
ground freezes. Fall frosts do
not injure them. They can be
potted in the fall, and if placed
in a sunny window will not be
without flowers all winter. The
blossoms are very large and eke
fectly double. Per Pkt,

Mixed Colors, atl fine
double sorts... .. ...... 3
Meteor, very double; pe-
tals small and each one
marked with twoshades
CALENDULA. of yellow; very effective 5

Prince of Orange, new; deep orange yellow........ 10

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CHRYSANTHEMUM CARINATUM,

Ghrysanthemum.

The great and growing demand for the annual varieties has
brought Chrysanthemums into general favor. The colors
have the appearance of being laid on with a brush, and for
this reason they are frequently called ‘‘ painted daisies,” and
are indeed charming. Sow seed early in open ground and
they will bloom profusely all summer.

Carinatum Mybrids, mixed colors; elegant colors
Fhovol soared y555" Gono couddadbnocoda vou" Aataueaunoasodcs

Carinatum Mybrids, double, mixed colors; fine
G@INE) Gil), gshoddbabagoda doa dope baad oodusuonocudooede

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JoHn Lewis Cuitps, Frorart Park, N. Y.

Vv
Chrysanthemum. continua.)
Per Pkt.
Inodorum Plenissimum, dwarf and free flower-
ing, very double and pure white; elegant fer pots...
Fascination, New; color dark crimson red, finely set
off by a golden band in the centre..............--....- 5

Golden Feather, pean new annual Chrysanthe-
mum with bright yellow foliage and charming blos-
soms. It commenc2s to bloom in eight weeks from
the time of sowing the seed and continues all sum-
mer. The beautiful large white daisy like flowers
are 244 to 3 iaches across; the dark velvety disk in
the centre is surrounded by a circle of bright golden
yellow, followed by another clear cut circle of rich
crimson, as clearly defined from the outer white asif
painted. Add to the flowers the masses of elegant
yellow foliage among them and we hayea plant of
TADS COME eee nee shes aa Pub apn o> ch epee ane coneme

Dianthus.

The Dianthus or Chinese Pink has long been a great garden
favorite. Itis,in fact, one of our most useful plants, fur-
nishing abundance of gay and pretty flowers until frozen
within the earth and covered by drifting snows. They live
over winter and bloom as well the second year as the first,
They are quite as pretty for pot plants in the house as Carna-
tions; indeed, their variety of color is more varied and pretty,
while they are freer bloomers. As pot plants the Dianthus will
always give great satisfaction, and as a garden flower they
are among the very best. Plants from seed grow and bloom
very quickly. We know we are doing our customers a kind-
ness by urging them to plant the Dianthus for both garden
and pots.

Diadematus, Flore Plena, splendid large double flow-
ers of dark shades, marked with white and black

10

colors, rich and beautiful........... 35505 -O Ss 55eb52>" 10
Atropurpurus, Flore Plena, large dark red double

flowers..... Roo o2oaosiende S004 Ahas Si cot ses 2 2 60th 5 5
Double White, large and fine......................... 5
Laciniatus, fine double flowers of various colors,

IMEX@0 eee ee eee eae see cele Set See eta S58 se 5
Hedewigi, fiowers single, three inches across, of rich

anid beattifullcalorsige:s..ceee-- see oe eee ee eee eee 5
Eastern Queen, single, three or four inches across,

splendidly striped and stained .................--..... 5

Mourning Cloak, A new Dianthus of great beauty.
The flowers are very large and double and of a fine
deep purplish black color, the petals being elegantly
fimbriated and bordered with pure white. This flower
is specially suitable for mourning bouquets, wreaths,
ete., and as a garden or pot flower it is noyel and

Charme -eebs lenseel--he er cemee ASSmsstoocs sects se % 15

For 40 cents we will send one packet each of the 7 splendid sorts.

Datura.

The Datura, or Ghost Flower
is a very interesting plant. It
grows several feet in height and
branches freely, producing large
trumpet-shaped flowers a foot
or moreinlength. They always
attract a good deal of attention.

Sow seed in the open ground,
or they can be started early in
pots.

Fastuosa, double mixed
colors...-

Krysimum.

Prized for its bright color and fine fragrance. Sow early in
open ground and it will grow and bloom profusely.

Arcansicum, golden yellow

on

Eschscholtzia.

These are very soy grown as they flourish in any situa-
tion, and bear very large showy blossoms. The foliage is
finely cut and perfectly elegant. Sow early in open ground.

Mixed Colors, very showy for masses...........- “905 3
New Double White, a fine novelty....... .......... 5

ESCHSCHOLTZIA,

Euphorbia.

A tall-growing Blane which in late summer presents crowns
of white leaves which make a very ornamental bed. Per Pkt

Wari 0 atOtl apne sees ee eee eee ee eee ss chs sssssee- 3
(Jilia.

A very pretty, hardy annual. The flowers are borne in
t abundance and make up splendidly in bouquets. Showy
for masses on the border.

Mixed Colors, blue, white, rose, etc................... 5

ERYSIMUM.

Gamolipsis.

A beautiful free flowering plant hardly known to cultiva-
tion in this country. Itis of compact, low growth, with fern
like foliage, and bright yellow daisy-like blossoms.

Tagetes, golden yellow in profusion .. ................ 5

GAILLARDIA.

(Jaillardia.

Very showy and worthy a place in
every garden. though they are as yet
little cultivated. They always attract
attention by their gay colors.

Mixed Colors,........ Sy issees sahatls acop heb Lane eoatee 5
Lorenziana, large globular heads of crimson and yel-
low blossoms ; new and fine................ ----.-----

Ambloydon, bright red; showy.............- :

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GYPSOPHILA.

Sprinc CaTraLoGue or SEEDS, Buss anp PLants For 1889.

34

GODETIA.

(,odetia.

The Godetia is useful in more ways than one. Seeds sown
early in pots, bloom in a few weeks and make a gay display.
Sown early in the open ground, they are soon in bloom and
present a brilliant mass of colors, which will delight all who
gee them. Per Pkt,
Mixed Colors,....... BOC SOL acodeb Cnet Onto HoOH aaeA een 5

Lady Albemarle, flowers 4 inches across and of in-
tense carmine, shaded toward the edge with delicate

IME csagcddedubosane dots Gb log HORes RES RODE Aa eee AEe Games 5
Duchess of Albany, pure white; new and magnif-
TOC SA She SEH Os SONOS BETIS Soe Teen Ro eaet aaa 5

Wijou. The plants never exceed six inches in height,
and form curious, carpet-like bushes, a foot or more
across, which are densely covered with from 250 to
300 exceedingly pretty flowers, which are snowy
white, with a bright carmine rose spot at the base of
eachigpetale eee coclteee.o eenee ile loo ee eS

GAMOLIPSIs.

(Gy psophila.

This plant produces a profusion of small white flowers in
graceful and beautiful sprays which are splendid for bouquets.
They are, in fact, indispensable, and should be in every gar-
een: ney bloom in a few weeks from the time of sowing

e seed.

Elegans, white, blooms very early.....

fTelianthus, (suntiower.)

The Sunflower, so long neglected, is now very popular,
For situations where tall plants are wanted, as around trees,
among shrubbery or against fences, it is indispensable.

New Double Dwarf, large, perfectly double flowers 5

Geneva Giant, 12 to 15 feet high, with but one flower,
which is of CNOrMOUS SiZC...... 1... ee eee eee een e eee

Per PEt.
Argophyllus. The most elegant of all Sunflowers,
the leaves being covered with a greyish down which
gives the plant a charming silvery white appearance.
It grows pyramidal form, branching freely from
the ground to the tip, and produces its beautiful
blossoms in great number from early summer to
late fall. The flowers are small with broad, deep $
golden petals, beautifully set off by a jet-black
(ANT onccoosocoooneso SCOR dbo. dadQ0D0 pddo000Hn0000000000 5
Miniature, The smallest one and most beautiful of
all Sunflowers, growing only two feet high; very
bushy and producing freely all summer numerous
blossoms, bright yellow, 2 to 3 inches across. New
Frith H odo padeadoas Gdoduoao donb dooobdoducoudodbo0R00 5

flesperis.
A compact growing plant, showing a great mass of rosy

pink bloom. Exceedingly showy and a fine garden flower.
Mlaritima, pink............ 2.2... cece eee ee eee: oe 06000 5

flibiscus.

The Annual Hibiscus is a showy plant with large well
open flowers, and beautiful foliage. >

Africanus, yellowish, with black centre........ .. 3000 5
95 Lineria
NC A parinoides.
wt Most beautiful colors are
GQ found in great variety in

this strain, from dark pur-
ple to delicate rose, splen-
did self colors as well as
the most lovely gradation
) of melted shades. The
flowers are produced in
>» —m terminal spikes and show
zy themselves to great advan-
tage in bouquets. Produces
an abundance of flowers
and for a considerable
length of time. It is one
of the most showy of an-
nuals, the colors being so
bright and dazzling. Seed
can be sOwn in Open
ground.

Mixed Colors, fine. 10

LINERIA APARINOIDES.

[pinum.

A species of flax, making a compact bushy growth and bear-
ing beautiful gay-colored flowers in great profusion.

Grandiflorum, brilliant crimson; fine........... ... 2

Lychnis.

Fine hardy _ perennials
which grow and bloom year
after year from the same
root. Sow early in open
ground and they will bloom
finely the first season.

Mixed Colors..... 5

Burning Star, a
fine dwarf plant,
bearing large, star-
shaped flowers,
which are exceed-
ingly brilliant and
striking, hence the
name “Burning
Star. It blooms
very early, espec-
ially when started
under glass, and
continues all sum-
mer. It also grows
exceedingly well in
pots, and is really a

LYCHNIS BURNING STAR.
charming pot plant. Itlivesin the open ground over
winter without protection and blooms even better

the second, than the first year. All colors mixed.... 19

Joun.Lewis Cuitps, Frorac Park, N. Y.

Larkspur.

An old and well known hardy annual. Sow early in open
ground. The flowers are borne in compact spikes and are
showy and desirable for any situation. Per Pk

“lixed Colors, of all the best sorts .......-......--.... 5

[;ayia.

Our trial of this beautiful, unknown annual the past sum-
mer has convinced us of its great value. Seed can besown in
the open ground early and flowers appear in a few weeks and
continue in great profusion all summer. Habit neat and
ROmUSch with fine fern-likc foliage. Flowers large, opening

at.
Mixed, two colors, white, and yellow bordered white ;

very beautiful 10

[obelia.

For decorative purposes, such as vases, hanging baskets,
borders of beds, etc., the graceful little Lobelia is without a
rival. Sowseed early and they will be big enough for baskets,
vases, etc. in May or June.

Crystal Palace, dark blue; best for bedding......... 5
Erinus, mixed colors, erect
New Double Dwarf, mixed colors.

TUS = 5-65 458 550-bosaesooudb os ss sesesesaso0se ssn35t005

[;eptosiphon.

This is a pretty little annual of the easiest culture, admir-
able for marginal lines, borders or r.bbon beds, being small,
compact growers anda perfect mass of gay-colored tlowers.
It is a beautirul thing and sure to please.

Mixed Colors, yellow, white, rose, etc...-..........- 5

[;upinus.
Desirable annuals with long graceful spikes of flowers.
Mixed Sorts, all the best

10

MIGNONETTE PYRAMIDAL.

Misnonette.

Our strains of Mignonette are very fine indeed. The Golden
Queen is a splendid addition to our list, while the Giant White
Spiral, which we introduced several years ago, is the best and
only true white variety. The delicious fragrance of the Mig-
nonette makes it indispensable tor bouquets and cutting. It
is best to sow seed eariy in the garden, and they will com-
mence bluoming first of June. Ourstock of Machet, Golden
Queen, and Giant White S,iral are perfectly true and pure.
Common Sweet, per ounce, 20 cents

Pyramidal, or Giant Tree, fiowers large and very
sweet. A robust grower and tree bloomer.......... 5

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MIGNONETTE GIANT WHITE SPIRAL.

Per PEt

Giant White Spiral, This grand Miznonette, which
| we introduced several years ago, grows two or three
feet high, perfectly erect, and we measured spikes
of bloom on our grounds this season, which were 15
| inches long. Its color is pure snow white, and the
| grand spikes of bloom can be seen for a long dis- ~
| tance, and being so beautiful in form and color,
| much unlike anything else in cultivation, it attracts
the attention of everybody. Its fragrance is rich
and powerful, and it will produce twice as much
bloom as any other variety. Seed can be sown in the
open ground in April or May, where it will germi-
nate very quickly and grow rapidly, and commence
blooming early in June. cea in pots at any
time during the year they will soon bloom, and make
beautiful pot plants, especially in the winter and
spring. This Mig-
nonette has given
great satisfaction.
The cutshows the
beauty of the fo-
liage and bloom... 10

Miachet. The finest
Mignonette yet
known. The plant
is a strong bushy
grower, bearing
spikes of flowers
in great number, -
which are of gigan-
tic size and perfect
pyramidal shape,
and of a brick red
eolor. It is ex-
tremely beautiful
and fragrant. Our
stock is true and
pure. Much infe-
rior stock of this
variety is being
OMereu cece nee oe

Golden Queen,
dense pyramidal]
habit, throwing up
numerous flower-
stalks bearin
spikes of yellowis
blossoms; new.... 5

MIGNONETTE MACHET.

For 25 cents we willsend one paper each of the 5 Mignonettes

Mimulus.

Beautiful free-flowering plants which succeed admirably
| when grown in pots and plunged in ashady place. The flow-
| ers are spotted and marked in a very beautiful way.

Mixed Sorts, (Monkey Flower)
MLoschatue, (Musk Plant) delightful musk odor from
the foliage. Flowers bright yellow... ...............

Sprinc CATALOGUE oF SEEDs, Butss anp Puants For 1889.

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MIMULUS,

Mimosa.

Commonly called ‘‘Sensitive Plant,” as its leaves when
touched fold and droop, but recover in ashort time. It isa
very curious and interesting plant. Per Pkt.
Pubica, Sensitive Plant.... ...........-...-- cee eeee sees 5

Marigold.

This flower, so popular of old has been greatly improved of
late years, and is again a leading garuen favorite. Its large
double blossoms are very sbowy.

French, Mixed Colors, small double flowers in
great profusion....
African, Mixed Colors, large double blossoms,
lemon and golden yellow colors; very beautiful .... 3
Dwarf, Striped, a beautiful dwarf compact plant
roducing great numbers of double yellow and
SRD striped blossoms ; nNeW......-.... ....-2-. +e 5
Butterfly, a new sort of strong growth, producing
hundreds of large flowers, beautifully striped and

variegated. It is really a charming novelty... ..... 5
Py ae. See Novelties ......... gogdsdccc2000 co Scene 10
Dahlia-Flowered. See Novelties.................... 20

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YOSOTIS, (Forget-me~not.)
RUPP I» These are admirable for
pee culture for winter
looming, as well as for
growing in the open
ground. Nothing is finer
for bouquets than the
charming Forget-me-not.
The tradition, which tells
how the name Forget-me-
not came to be applied
to this plant, is told in a
back number of the May-
flower. Jt is said that a
knight and a lady were
walking by the side of the
Danube, interchanging
vows of devotion and affec-
tion, when the lady saw, on
the other side of the stream,
the bright blue flowers otf
the Myosotis, and expressed
a desire for them. The
Knight,eager to gratify her,
plunged into the river, and
reaching the opposite bank,
gathered a bunch of flow-
ers. On his return the cur-
rent proyed too strong for
him, and after many efforts
to reach the land he was
borne away. With a last
p effort he flung tHe fatal
plossouts upon the land, exclaiming as he did so, ‘* Forget-me-
no

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MyOSOTIS.

Srover

Elegantissima, new; of beautiful and pyramida
growth; mixed colors..................... ........... 10

Dwarf, Mixed Colors, small bushy plants with

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MESEMBRYANTHEMUM TRICOLOR,.

Mesembryanthemum.

Known as Ice Plant and Dew Plant. Elegant trailing plants,

desirable for hanging pots or vases. The foliage is very beau-
uful, having the appearance of ice, or of being covered with
dew. Per Pkt.

Crystallinuma, (Ice Plant). Its leaves glisten like ice 5
Tricolor, (Dew Plant), bears hundreds of pink flowers 3

NASTURT.UM,

Nasturtium.

Flame-colored blossoms on slender stems—
Yellow and scarlet, and deep maroon—
Holding erect their graceful heads
That nod and glow in the sun of noon.

Beautiful blossoms so bright and gay,
You teach a lesson we should not forget;
For however dreary and dark the day,
You do your best to brighten it.

For showy and contant bloom few garden flowers equal the
old Nasturtium, which, by the way, has been greatly improved
during the past few years, in colors and habit of growth. They
are sure to bloom in any situation, hot or cold, wet or dry,
andine garden can be complete without a fair representation
of them.

Searlet, good bright color........................+--..-. 5
Pure Yellow ............ Peeps rane A ayaa Mk ee ENR apa 5
Pearls swhite)sveryaine-cree cece eee eee eee necee 10
SPott ody eye ene eos ak stiepta wens ala ote nraite ond eens 5

Bose, fine rose color...
Lady Bird, new and very fine; bright yellow, marked

with stripes and blotches of ruby crimson............ 10
Empress of Imdia, a grand new sort; very dwarf

and compact in habit, the leaves being of a dark

purplish color,while the flowers are of a deep brilliant

crimson. A grand thing for edging or massing, both

the foliage and flowers being very ornamental....... 10
Mixed Seed, of many colors, (Dwarf Tom Thumb) per

Oar HrAVi Cie cevicgsouncu, doswortododpeeeconsosoHobao d 5

One paper eacn of above 8 kinds, 40 cents.

Joun Lewis Cuitps, Frorat Park, N. Y.

Nigella.

This old favorite garden
annual has become almost
4unkuown. In olden times
[it was as popular as the
Hollyhock cr Poppy, and
like those flowers it has
since been greatly im-
proved, and is entitled toa
place in every garden in
the land, and we are offer-
ing itso cheap we hope all
our customers will plant it,
for the same amount of
money they can get noth-
ing which wi!l Leso greatly
pleasing. The sorts here
offered are of dwarf, com-
pact growth, and very
showy either in foliage,
; flower or seed pods. The

; blossoms are double and
Epa ay surrounded bya mist like
“Bae Firetee— veiling of finely cut foliage

NIGELLA on account ot which they
used to be called “ Love-in-a-Mist."’ These improved sorts
are so dwarf, compact and free tiowering that each plant is in
itself a beautiful bouquet of charming foliage and bright

flowers. Plant them by all means. Per Pkt.
Drvarf White, double.......... -........ 5 coaesacs 5
Dwarf iue, lovely colores----s-e- ee eee es 5

Hispanica, ncw and grand. Sce Novelties. Mixed 15

Special Offer.—So anxious are we that each of our cus-
tomers should plant these beautitul Nigellas, that we will for
only 10 cts., send one paper each of thet i e

Nemophila.

A pretty little annual. which should be sown early in partial
shade. ‘They are very beautiful pot plants when sown early
so as to bloom in May.

Mixed Colors, a fine large variety. ... ............... 33

Qxalis.

Few are aware that there are beautiful varieties of Oxalis,
which are grown from seeds, and which bloom early and pro-
fusely allsummer. Such is, however, a fact and they are well
worthy a place in every garden.

Mixed Sorts, various colors........ .... 2. .....--+--- 10

Oxyuru.

A free_and early blooming annual, useful for a _mass or
group. Flowers single, daisy like, very graceful and pretty.
It will greatly please all.

Chrysanthemoides, yellow, with white border; fine 5

Papaya.

A most showy flower much Jike the Poppies. This sort is of
a compact growth, bearing great numbers of flowers on long
Wiry stems, and presents a g.aceful appearance and a most

vivid display of color. It is often called the Peacock Poppy.
Umbrosa, intense fiery scarlet with a black center... 5

SEO OF PANSIES

Pansy.

It is needless for us to say anything in praise of this lovely
flower. Everybody knows, loves and cultivates the Pansy.
They give such a profusion of bright bloom during the spring
and autumn months that they are a necessity to every garden.
We have taken the greatest pains to procure our seed from
prize strains only, and it is unsurpassed. Our new ones,
offered among Novelties, are tke finest Pansies in the world.
Seed can be sown at almost any time of the year, but the best
time to sow for summer and fall show is early in spring.
They will then bloom allsummer and fall. For early spring
show, August or September is a good time to sows , giving
the plants slight protection over winter, though they seldom
winter kill. If all flowers are picked as soon as they fade the
rlanis will bloom much more freely, giving larger blooms and
better colors. Per Pkt.

Extra Choice, Large Flowering, mixed, a fine
show strain. Per 14 ounce, 50 cts...................---

Extra Select Large Belgian, mixed colors, large
and show,y2--ose~ eee eee wc geds pas aoe eRe

Odier, fine, large, stained and blotched.................. 10
Snow Queen, pure snow white, very large: a grand

SOG eee bene see =e eee eee faoces 2Sssso2ses22so-- 10
Pure Yellow, (50 seeds).......... -...- faan hoses saan 5
Pure Miack, (50)seeds) >... -.~ esse ones sees 5
Pure Azure Blue, (50 seeds).... —.......-.-- 5
Emperor William, lovely blue (50 seeds)........ 5
Variegated, Striped, (50 seeds)................-- estes 5
Purple and Yellow, (50seeds). .. ....-. ........... 5
Wiolet, white edge 60 seeds) . 0%. <- ecco ee seer 5
Dark Indigo Blue, (50 seeds).....................-2+-- 5

One paper each of the above 12 sorts, 50 ecnts.
Giant Trimardeau, mixed colors; a newstrain of

very large flowers, but poor form..... ....... -..-... 10
Cassier’s Giant Odier, an elegant new strain of the

popular Odier! ey s--see ae eee ee ae ee eon 10
New Imperial German, and its varieties; see Noy-

ins Heaa eas Sohoss e555 Sb Ss S55 so Sst oss occas: 15
New Giant Excelsior, mixed colors; see Novelties. 20

| Little Red Riding Hood, this is of the Imperial

| Giant Carnation Flowered.

German type, and an entirely new and distinct color.
The flowers are large, finely formed, and the most
brilliant solid red color yet seen in Pansies. Itisa
charming novelty, butunfortunately does not always
COMBGITUCS.- eo cee en ooeaee ies eee ee eee 10

Poppy.

This grand old flower is fast gaining the universal popularity
which it justly merits. Having for years been crowded out of
our gardens by the swarm of new comers, and forgotten, it
has nevertheless kept pace with the march of improvement,
and now comes around and surprises us with its new forms,
new sizes, new colors,and the dear old flower, which our
grandmothers loved so much, again occupies one of the first
places in our gardens, and we are proud of it, and well we
may be, for through June and July it stands without an equal
the showiest of allannuals. Seed should be sown in the open
ground as early as possible. Our collection of Poppies is the
purest and finest in the country.

Flowers aslarge as
a saucer and perfectly double; new.......- .---.-...- 10

35

©OPPY, CHILDS’ GREAT PEONY-FLOWERED,

Poppy (Continued..
Per Pkt.
Africam, mixed colors. For brilliant dazzling colors

these Poppies are equalled only by the Tulip. They
are in bloom during the whole summer and make a
show which has no rival...... ddgadospoa vous Soca oDoaGos

childs? Great Peony-Flowered, mixed colors.
This grand strain has been_produced after many
years of high cultivation. It grows three to tour
feet high and produces flowers which in size and
colors are equal to Peonies. They are perfectly grand 10

Peacock Poppy. See Papava Umbrosa, page 34.... 5

2 Nin’ 4 W, %, ;

Gi,

POPPY, @NOWDRIFT.

SEEps, Butss anp Puiants For 1889.

Per Pkt

Whiqcoss ovoabondaddoueudbssuaboud oo oe 10

Japanese Pompon,
This splendid new Pop-
py flowered first at Flo-
ral Park the summer of
1886, we having import-
ed the stock seed. It
blooms very early and
produces a great num-

er of perfectly double
blossoms, almost ar
round as a hall and
about one-half the size
of ordinary Poppies.
They are gems of great
beauty and present a

Mea

Wy wide range of the most

me v\l gorgeous colors; scar-

Pray } let, crimson, pink, rose,

. blush, lilac, white, mot-
tled, fimbriated, etc .. 16

Angel cf Morn. See
Novelties). 220 5222 ...2-5- 2

: Angel of Noonday. See
POPPY, JAPANESE POMPON. Novelties aei-nnccine B
Angel of Evening. See Novelties................... 2
6e Midnight, GG vA

One paper each of above ten grand Poppies, 75 cents.

PETUNIA, CHILDS! KEW nvBRIDS,

Petunia.

For years the Petunia has been one of the leading window
and garden flowers, and few can be more generally satisfac-
tory. Always full of bloom,it is ever an object of great
beauty. Thedouble and large single sorts are usually selected
for window culture, and bloom freely all times of the year.
For bedding out in summer they are equally valuable. bed
of Retina is amass ot gay colors from early spring to late

all.

Childs? New Mybrids, striped and blotched. A
magnificent strain, producing a great profusion of
crimson and white flowers, beautifully blotched,
striped and marked. Flowers very large and plants

completely covered with bloom the whole season.... Uy)
Grandiflora, Mixed, very large flowers, fine colors 5
uo 1EON Re) nathey Geo dobousoudsaddoTeEeecaddaddd 10

Nana Compacta. A beautiful new dwarf Petunia,
which forms a dense round bush which is completely
smothered with beautiful variegated blossoms all
SUIT ase eer een ee eae iiemieinmice siete elealneesiese Ww

36 Joun Lewis Cuitps, Florat Park, N. Y.

oy, J
=e, (tires

Per Pkt.

Sees ene eee 10

PETUNIA, QUEENS DOUBLE.

SEO OF PHLOXEs.

Petu hia. (Continued. ) | |

Per Pkt Rosea Alba Oculata, fine brilliant rose witha large

7 oe ° WHITGLEY Oss. 50s acess conmseeenn Oeea aoe ee eee 10 |

New Queens Double. These Petunias produce a ny E % E ' i
great profusion of enormous double flowers, the Violet Alba Oculata, fine violet with white eye... 10
shape of mechs Peres ane the alors ae woes Alba, large pure white.. 10 |}
gations exquisite. ey are equally beautiful an . ae
useful for pot plants in the house or for a grand dis- Sead EET
play in the garden. About half the plants produced Phloxes yet introduced.
from double seed will be fine and double, the others Tatenceid acelin scarlet
single and semi-double. Plants from seed bloom 60 | with a large white cen-

days from time of sowing.... ..........-.-...--- 0... 2 | tre, a striking contrast.
Pt lox Dru mo di oe briliane
>, It) and dazzling mass 0
2 TQ Q color all summer, end
x should have a place in
Grandiflora. every garden. For that

reason we offer it ex-
tremely low. Our stock

Little need be said in favor of this grand annual. Every- t }
is strictly pure, the

body knows and cultivates it for its brilliant colors. It is truly

called the ‘Flame Flower.” A bed in bloom dazzles the eye finest in the market.... 5
with its brilliancy, ard_the different colors sown side by side | Mixed Seed, of 30 differ-
ees Hes SoAEEE ae ee in the peek Fecona | ent colors: 0 oe. 5
early. e huve discarded a nloxes exceptthe following | ue

new and improved Grandifloras. They areso much superior Fimbriata, see Novelties cu
to the old sorts that it is folly to plant any other. The follow- | Childs’ Jubilee, see col-
ing collection will surprise those who plant them with their | PHLOX, STELLATA. ored plates.......-.... 2

large size, brilliant colors, compact, bushy and free flowering : fe
habit. One paper each of above ten magnificent Phloxes, 75 cents.

Sprinc CaTaLoGuE oF SEEDs, Buss anp Puiants For 1889.

37

Portulaca.

Well known hardy annuals which grow not more than six
inches high, covering the ground in a beautiful carpet-
like form of the most vivid colors. A mass of double ones
makes the most brilliant and gorgeous display that can be had
among annuals. They do best in a hot, sunny situation, and
no matter how dry the weather they will grow and flourish,
even onvery poor soil. For borders of beds they are very
effective with their striking colors. Per Pkt.

Grandifiora, Mixed Colors, white, crimson, rose,
scarlet, yellow, striped, etc............ .....-...eee ee 5

Double Rose-Flowered, Mixed Colors, large
blossoms as double as roses and of the greatest vari-
ety of colorsand variegations. Our seed is the best
in the market, and will produce large double flowers 15

Double Yellow, fine brilliant color................. 20
ce Scarlet, clear and bright...................... 20
CC White, pure and beautiful.................... 20

One paper each of above three colors, which will make a grand
contrast, 50 cents.

Podelepis.
Lovely pink flower about an inch in diameter. An un-

known and beautiful garden flower, which will greatly please.
Gracilis, rosy pink, very perfect............-.........-. 10

RRudbeckia.

A showy annual withlarge golden yellow blossoms, hay-
Be a black center. Fine for any situation and sure to grow
well.

Amplexicaulis, showy..............-....2.2:e0 eee eee 3

Solanum.

A beautiful class of ornamental fruit|\
bearing plants. Grown in pots they are\\
very pretty with their abundance of Z)
bright colored berries, in the gardenV¥
they are also very showy. They are
closely allied to the Pepper.

Mixed Sorts, all the best kinds 5

Salvia.

These are among the finest of all bedding plants. Being tail
growers they are useful for the centers of flower beds, or for
a border toa bed of Cannas, ete. They all live and bloom
during winter if placed in a window or conservatory. Start
seed early under glass, except Coccinea, which can be sown in
open ground.

Splendens, large scarlet, exceedingly showy and use-

| ful for cutting, and for ornamental beds.. ........... 10
Coccinea, smaller, bright deep scarlet.................. 5
Patems, a most lovely shade of blue.............. .... - | 25

Carduacua, light blue.............-.-...... 22.2.2...
Scabiosa.
One of the most useful
and beautiful of all flowers
for bouquets, vases, or for
any decorative purpose.
ZX Many of the flowers are
pure coal black, others
black tipped with white,
pink, maroon, etc. They
make splendid clumps or
masses by themselves, or
mixed with other flowers.
Sow seed very early in the
open ground. They are
among the easiest of all

sure to bloom well.
Mixed Colors,
(Mourning Bride)... 5

Double, Mixed
Colors, dwarf
api terre ee ses ae

Sanvitalia.

A low growing or trailing plant which produces a profusion
of bright golden double blossoms.

Procumbens, double yellow.

SCABIOSA,

flowers to grow, and always:

SGHIZANTHUC,

GANVITALIA,

Salpiglossis.

The colors and markings of the Salpiglossis are most beau-
tiful. he shape and size of the flower is similar to that of the
Petunia, borne in great profusionand presents a very beau-
tiful sight. Itis atlower which will always please every one
and should be more generally grown. Per Pkt.

Mixed Colors, very fine.................-..........---. 5

Schizanthus.

The flowers look like beautiful little butterflies, and are
borne in great number. In colors they are very fine and
should be more extensively cultivated. Try them and you
will be greatly pleased.

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STOCKS, GLOBE PYRAMIDAL.

Ten Weeks Stocks.

The Stock is without doubt the most popular German flow-
er. With its great variety of fine colors and large spikes of
oceautiful double sweet-scented flowers, suitable either for
garden cr pot culture, it is certainly one of the most desirable
of all flowers. We recommend starting seed under glass and
transplanting to the garden about the first of June. For pot
culture a four or five-inch pot is suitable for one plant.

Per Pkt.

Early Ten Weeks, 12 finest colors, mixed. ........ i0

os Ms * Pure White, very sweet.......... 10

ro ae Crimson’ -sr7- seas eeeeee 10

a Pp BIGGS esc ccscenccciccoeo steer 10

a ee a Yellow, new and fine............. 10

One paper each of above four colors, 25 cts.

Dwarf German, larce flowering, mixed colors; extra

TIN CR ea ee ey a ase a nec b ces see eben ones 10
New Largest Flowering Globe Pyramidal,
mixed colors; the finest of all Stocks. Immense
spikes of large, perfect flowers in dense pyramidal
form, and of the most charming colors, and very

Praprantcmoryce--e sees seco eee eect ee meena 15

Verbena.

This is a well known and universal favorite for both potand
and open ground culture. A good bed of Veabenas is usually
the most attractive spot in the garden. The seed we offer is
saved from the finest named sorts, in fact, our Select Prize is

the cream of the two finest collections known. Our Verbena
seed cannot be excelled in any particular. Seed should be
started in pots or frames and transplanted to the garden when
iarge enough. Among our Novelties we offer a new yellow
yar ety which are exceedingly fine.

Extra Choice, Mixcd, from fine named sorts........, 10
MBN 5. 5022 coer ns os ee eee sae Jo23 5 eee 5

|

| Dark Cloud, a new sort from France; fine, deep vio-

Per Pkt.

Scarlet, quite truce: -- cs ce3e- ost tosere= enna eee ee c
Pure White, extra fine, true to color...... ........-. 6
Italian Striped, fine stripes and variegations.........
Choicest Select Prize, from select flowers of fifty of

the finest named sorts ; a magnificent range of colors

Golden Bedder, bright scarlet flowers with golden-
yellow foliage. See colored plate in last year’s Cata-

let blue with white center... .......
New Wammoth, a fine new strain of dwarf compact
habit, with flowers often as large as a twenty-five
cent piece, and borne in immense trusses. ‘Their
range of colors embraces everything found among
Verbenas, except yellow.:..--..:.... 5.2 225...

| Sea Foam, all that need besaid of this fine new Ver-

bena is that the fli wers are sweet scented; trusses
large and beautifu and borne freely at all times, and
color pure snow white, always coming true from
seed. With these superb qualities everybody will
WRG 16.2 sho now nn owes ahh ecescm Cemnbusinia> a) nena eribe
Odorata, see Novelties.
Primrose, new yeilow, see Novelties... ..:.... .---.+-

One paper each of above 12 choice Verbenas, $1.00.
TT es 1<
Viscaria.

* Commonly known as “Rose of Heaven.”
blooming annual of brilliant colors.

A fine free

W hitlavia.

This beautiful annual is little known or cultivated. It ia,

| indeed, a very pretty little flower and likely to please.

Mixed Colors,.............-

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Sprinc CaTALOGUE OF SEEDS,

Buss anp Puants ror 1889.

39

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ZINNIA, CHILDS’ IMPROVED.

Zinnia.

Our Zinnias have for years been the admiration of all who
saw them, and have never failed to take first prize whenever
or wherever exhibited, but we belleve we are still further
improving them every year. It is, indeed, a grand flower, as
large and double as a Dahlia and of a great variety of fine
colors. Abed of Zinnias makes a grand show and is always

reat, admired, being constantly in bloom from the last of
une until killed by autumn frosts. If there are any people
who pretend not to like Zinnias, let them try our seeds, and

they will at once change their minds. We know that our
Zinnias are the best to be had anywhere in the wide world.
Seed can be sown in open ground quite early. Set plants one
to two feet apart. Per Pkt.
Childs? Improved, Mixed Colors, saved only
from sclect flowers of the largest size, most perfect
form and best colors. Every plant will produce
large double flowers, briluant in color and perfect in
form. This is the finest strain of Double Zinnias in
CuilahyennO 1b 5ob0c0cHdbe boon dobO DUO UObOGUOD 4oOs0d00'D0009 10

Grandifiora. Introduced by a German house and
has proved to be very fine. Flowers very double,
often fifteen inches in circumference, with colors as
brilliant as the Phlox. Our bed of one-third acre of
these Zinnias attracted great attention at Floral Park
the paSt SUMMEY. ....... 2... cere eee eee eect ee teens li

Fire Ball, dazzling fiery scarlet, very double, (no sin-
gle or imperfect ones at all appearing), nearly as
round as a ball, and borne in such profusion as to
completely cover the plants, which are of a dwarf,
compact, bushy habit. It makes asplendid border
or mass, its bright color showing to great advantage. 10

Snow Ball, exactly
like Fire Ball in all
respects except col-
or, which is pure
snow white, very
fine and contrasts
finely with the scar-
Tete aiose geese 1e

Double Yellow,
extra fine........... fi

New Pompon,
Wixed Colors.
The flowers are
about half the size
of ordinary Zinnias,
very double and of
the most beautiful
and perfect form
and vivid colors;
scarlet, rose, pink,
white, violet, yel-
low, Orange, etc.
They bloom pro-
fusely and are very
showy. This is one
of the very bestseed
novelties in a long
time, and was intro-

ZINNIA, POMPON, duced by us four

years ago, since when we have improved and brought

them to their present state of high perfection. Plant

a bed of these elegant Zinnias by all means........... 10

Lilliput, see Novelties. .............--2660. cee eeee eee eee 2%

Mon mt
Ay

One paper each of above seven lovely Zinnas, 50 cents.

ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS.

HESE are indispensable to every garden. Foliage plants are in their way just as important. a feature to a garden or lawn

as flowers.

For large show beds or clumps for centres or borders of beds of flowers, foliage plants are a necessity.

Ricinus and Cannas make some of the grandest show beds, while for bordering walks, &c., the Centaurea, Glaucium,

Pyrethrum and Perilla, are among the finest of all plants.

They are all easily grown from seed, and if started early

under glass, their season of beauty in the garden will be all the longer.

gqhinaranthus.

Well grown specimens make the finest foliage plants that
ean be grown in the open air. Their leaves are all the colors
of the rainbow, and the plants are graceful and beautiful in

habit. Salicifolius is like a fountain with rainbow CHO
5 er Pkt.
Salicifolius, (Fountain Plant), magnificent...... ... s 5

Tri-Color, (Joseph’s Coat), leaves red, green and yellow 5

Gibbosus, A fine new sort, growing from 4 to 6 feet
high, with long, graceful drooping chains of dee
crimson bloom which is exceedingly showy. In bot
flower and foliage it is extremely ornamental, and

easily grown but does not always come true. Sow in

open ground, early....-........-.-.e esse cence Adnoodsod 10
Rainbow, lovely, see novelties .................... osog 50
Speciosus, erect, pyramidal columns of deep red

IbAomiloiMeoreabt sizes yee ase le Ve deescececies ve 3

Stately and highi:y ornamental foliage plants, growing
from 5 to10 feet high, and forming a most beautiful object
for the lawn or for large circular beds. Some have light
green leaves and others of a brownish red color. The flowers

o

are of scarlet and yellow colors and showy. Soak the seed
well in hot water before sowing.

Wixed Sorts, ...... ......... eee. eee duoadesoge once 5

Warscewiczi, dwarf, 3 feet, elegant dark brown foli- “
HaWAeodooencHedubb ede 0

CENTAUREA, CLEMENTEI,

Lewis Cuiitps, Frorart Park, N. Y.

AMARANTHUS GIBBOSUS.

(Centaurea.

The silver leaved Centaureas, of which the two following
are the best, are extensively grown for bordering. They
form compact plants with large fernlike, silvery white leaves
which are very beautiful. With good protection they stand
the winter and are useful the second season.
Gymnocarpa, old and highly esteemed..... ...... .. 5
Clementei, beautiful compact, wavy foliage. Fine

also)}ferpotsiand baskets! a= see eee ee 10

(Sineraria.
An old, popular silvery foliage plant, extensively grown in

pots and for borders, commonly known as “ Dusty Miller,”
the leaves looking as though they were covered with flour.

Maritima, fine ornamental leaves............ ........ 5 |

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PERILLA.

Perilla.

A new, dwarf form, growing not overa foot high; compact
and bushy with large black leaves finely lanceolated. Its
color and form makes it an odd and striking object, and
highly ornamental. It is fully equal to the best dark Coleus
for bedding. Sow seed in the open ground, early.

({laucium.

A hardy plant which lives in the garden all winter and
makes an elegant and permanent border ormass. The foliage
is silvery white, fern-like and very beautifu.. On account of
its hardiness 1t is one of the most valuable ornamental foliage
plants for bordering. The second year it forms a profusion
of large showy blossoms. The cut represents a plant in
bloom.

Luteum, flowers golden yellow, large and showy...... 5

Pyrethrum.

This is the well known and ever beautiful ** Golden Feath-
er,” with its mass of golden yellow foliage, standing our
winters and showing to good advantage at all times. The
color of its foliage makes it very ornamental, and a strikin
contrast to Perilla and Glaucium. It flowers the secon
season.

Aureum, white flowers, golden yellow foliage ....... 5

Ricinus.

For .arge showy clumps on the lawn. or for centres of large

beds, nothing equals the Ricinus saye the Canna. It is the
largest and grandest of ornamental foliage plants, and has-a
truly ezopical appearance, always attracting great attention.
For small beds the dwarf sort, Minor, is splendid. Also for
planting on the outside of a bed of larger growing varieties,
like Giganteus. It seems strange to us that these elegant
plants are not more generally grown. A bed of them at
loral Park, the past summer, excited great admiration.
Some of the tallest in the centre grew 15 feet high. Plants
should be staked to prevent strong winds from blowing them
over. Sow seed in April, under glass if possible, that they
may get a good start.
Giganteus, plants and leaves of enormous size 15 ft. 5
Sanguineus, splendid red fruit in cluster, 10 feet..... 5
Minor, four or five feet high......................-..... 5
Cambodgensis, see Novelties........ ESP eneeneepenee 25
Special Offer. For $1.00 we will send one packet each of
the 17 foliage plants.

Sprinc CaTaLocust or SEEps, Butsps anp Puiants For 1889.

Ad

ORNAMENTAL @LIMBERS.

One of the most interesting and useful classes of garden plants are the Climbers. For making screens, covering fences

old trees, arbors, porches, etc., they are useful adornments to every home garden.

In fact, a good variety of climbers is quite

necessary for the good purposes which they serve, to say nothing of their graceful beauty. Some of the kinds, like Sweet Peas

and Maurandya, make elegant summer hedges, and furnish abundance of choice flowers.

particularly fine.

|

V) i rive L ih l

.: COBAA SCANOENS

(obea.:

A fine tall-growing climber with large bell-shaped blossoms.

A rapid grower, best suited for sheltered situations. Finefor
greenhouses. Per Pkt.

Scandens, fine purplish blue......... ...... .......... 10
NY Qedée

CYPRESS VINE.

CANARY BIRQ FLOWER.

Gypress Vine.

One of the most elegant of climbers, forming a dense mass |
of finely cut foliage thickly set with white and scarlet star- |

shaped blossoms.
Wixed Colors 5

(onvolvulus.

The well-known Morning Glory. A fine, hardy and rapid
grower, which always gives great satisfaction.
early in the morning, and during the forenoon are brilliant
with scores of beautiful flowers of various colors, white,
pink, blue, scarlet, variegated, etc.

Major, mixed, all colors, per oz., 15 cents..... ........ 5
AND aopuUneny Miter etines espe arlene rncaeoenines acece 0 5
Aurea superba, fine yellow.............. Motnenenwee 10

Our collection of Sweet Peas is

(Janary Bird Flower.

A climber with beautiful cut leaves and elegant canary-col-
ored blossoms. Fine for windows or sheltered situations. A
good winter bloomer in the greenhouse. It is one of the most
beautiful of all climbers, its elegant foliage adding so much to
the beauty of the blossoms. Per Pkt.

Tropzxolum Camariemsis, Canary Bird Flower..... 10

Polichos.

Though not so common as the Sweet Pea, this beautiful
flowering Bean is worthy of a place in every garden. It isa
rapid grower, and produces its lovely flowers in dense clusters.

Lablab, two colors mixed, white and purple. ......-.-. 5

(,ourds, (Oxnamental.)

A very useful and ornamental class
of rapid growing climbers. The fruit

is of various shapes and colors, some
s\ very large and others very small.
~) All are hard shelled and will keep
/ for years, never decaying. They are
all large and rapid growing climbers,
best suited for fences or brush. See
\ other, useful and ornamental
Gourds in list of Vegetable Seeds,

All the Best Sorts, Mixed,
per packet..........2+. ee 00.

GOURDS,

They bloom |

[pomea.

Closely allied to and much like the Morning Glories. The
flowers are larger and the colors more elegant. They are tall
and rapid growers and will give great satisfaction.

Bona Nox, large, pure white............. ....... 0.00.5. 10
Mixed Colors, very beautiful..................... 2... 5

Beauty of Floral Park. See Novelties............ 15

Maurandya.

Zz Fa y Started early and
o “ £\4 planted out in May this
“i? makes one of the finest
of allelimbers. It trails
beautifully over fences
or walls, and its dense
green foliage is not kill-
ed by the first fall frosts.
It keeps to late autumn
and is gay with a pro-
fusion of white, rose
and violet blossoms.
Start seed early, if pos-
sible.

Mixed Colors,
white, rose, pur-

MAURANDYA,

JoHn Lewis Curips, Frorar Park, N. Y.

Sweet Peas.

This is our favorite flower, and in writing about it we feel
we can never say enough to do justice to its great beauty and

fragrance. The Pansy, the Aster, the Poppy, the Verbena,
etc., all have their ardent admirers, but to us give the deli-
cately, beautiful, yet brilliant and fragrant Sweet Pea. For
hedges or masses in the garden, tramed on bush or strings,
they are exceedingly showy, but for cutting for boquets,
vases, corsage or buttonhole wear, no flower except the Kose
can equal them. Sweet Peas are so cheap and easily grown
there isno reason why every one should not have them in
abundance. Tosucceed best sow seed as early as the ground
can be worked in the spring. 1 hey wiilsoon be out of ground
and will need be supported with brush orstrings. They com-
mence blooming early and if the flowers are picked as fast as
they tade, will continue all summer. If allowed to form seed
they will soon stop flowering and die down. The Sweet Pea
is to-day one of the most popular garden flowers. Their
pretty colors and delightful perfume make them one of the
most charming fiowers. In weight we sell more Sweet Peas
thau any other kind of seed we handle. Planta good lot for
the beautiful boquets of sweet blossoms they will yield you.
The collection here offered is superb, all new and improved
varieties of great beauty.

Per pkt. oz.
Seariect Invincible, fine deep scarlet.......... 5 20
ure Wihite, splendid = oon mo -cce eco: eae eee 5 20
Adonis, new carmine rose; fine........ ......... 5 20
Black, dark purple black.................-... .-s- 5 20
Butierfiy, white, laced with blue; extra......... 5 20
Crown Princess, bright blush; lovely .....- - 10 40
Dark Meds irichiand fines. -6-o-es.sseecne-eeeeeeee 5 20
Fairy Queen, white and rose............. ss el) 40
Grand Blue, new and superb.................... 15 50
Indigo King, deep biue; new................... 20 75
Princess of Wales, white striped blue and
LIE DIO esc ace ote DP MeNGOSI SSS O5 20 75
Queen of the Isles, scarlet mottled white and
tg) Bae corn ne eee eeeieeooccsho sce me 5 20
Painted Lady, lovely pink and white.... ..... 5 20
Violet Queen, fine violet; new....... BS ie eae 10 30
Vesuvius, This is unlike any Sweet Pea hitherto
known. The upper pe als are distinctly spotted
onarosy ground color, shading into purple at
the throat; the lower petals, or standard, are
of a velvety violet, shading off into lilac toward
theledgek =. Sete ae aces ee eee 10 40
Mixed Colors, of all the above, and many oth-
Geeiec alot Teas aoa saserncss dietine selieencie 5 15

Special Offer. For only 75 cents we will send one packet
each of abuve 15 grand sorts.

eropeeolum.

These are climbing varieties oF
© the Nasturtium, which are ex
ceedingly rapid growers and ver}
showy. The Lobbianum are the
best adapted for windcw or
greenhouse climbers and pro-
duce flowers in great profusion.
Per pkt.
Mixed Colors.........- gall
Lobbianum, mixed col-
ors. Splendid for house:
culture in winter or sum-
mer, giving a great profu-
sion of brilliant bloom..... 6
Lobbianum, Spitfire,
intense fiery scarlet; fine .. 10

Thunbergia.

Very fine trailing plants, producing masses of pretty _flow-

ers. When allowed to trail on the ground they make a u-
tiful bed. The colors are delicate and beautiful.

Wixed GOlOIs: 5... ~~ u5- capes eonvdasip vec pn en -eatee 10

Our ‘“‘ Popular Colleetion of Climbers.”

For only 50 cents we will send one packet each of the fol-

lowing, all mixcd colors: Cobzea, Cypress Vine, Convolvulus,

| Canary Bird Flower, Dolichos, Gourds, Ipomzea, Maurandya,

Sweet Pea, Tropreolum, and Thunbergia. At regular prices

| they amount to 70 cents. In ordering simply ask for ** Popu-
| lar Collection of Climbers,”’ il packets for 50 cents.

Sprinc CaTALOGUE OF Seeps, ButBs aNpD PLaNntTs For 1889.

43

verlasting

lowers.

These are justly very popular, not only for their summer display in the garden, but they retain their beauty for years
by being cut a vind! rh aoe be made a into various torms for parlor and festive decorations und used at a time when it

is impossible to have fresh cut flowers.
will ever thank yourself for doing it.

AmmMobium.

Bears great numbers of small blossoms as double as roses,
Seed can be sown early in open ground.

Per Pkt.

Alatum, pure white double.................+.--ee sees 5

A croclinium.

A free-growing Everlasting with very delicate colored
flowers which have golden yellow centres. One of the best of
all everlastings.

Mixed Colors, white and rosy pink................ .. 5
New Double, see novelties

gees

AMMOBIUM,

GOMPHRENA,

Gomphrena.

Known as Globe Amaranthus, and is a species of the Cocks-
comb; with good sized blossoms as round asa ball. Startina
frame or pot, if possible, and transplant to open ground.

All Colors, Mixed, white, crimson, orange, etc..... 5

flelichrysum.

This is probably the most valuable of all Everlastings. Its
large flowers are perfectly double and of the most brilliant
colors. Cut the flowers when they first begin to expand and
dry with the stems straight. Seed can be sown in open ground
quite early.

Monstrosum, mixed colors, very large................ 5
Dwarf, mixed colors, compact and free flowering.... 5
Fire Ball, deep fiery red, large and double; new...... 10

Golden Ball, golden yellow; new
Snow Ball, pure white..................
Glowing Coal, see Novelties.........................-

Plant a good variety of Everlastings and dry them for winter decorations, and you

HELICHRYSUM.

IRhodanthe.

An exceedingly beauti
ful flower and one which
possesses a grace and beau-
ty seldom seen. As an
_ Everlasting it is indispen-
i, Sable, and as a pot or gard-
en flower it is elegant.
Seed sown in early spring
or winter, and grown in
pots bloomsin ashort time
and makes a most magnif-
icent display. Sown later
in the open ground they
are a grand summer flow-
er. For drying they are
very graceful and pretty
meade up into dry bou-
quets.

Manglesi, splendid, bright rosy pink................... 5
AD aipure whitey scmmesci circ eeciieccrierielclelstelelestelereleterar 5

XK eranthemum.
A very desirable class of free-flowering Everlastings. It
furnishes about the only blue color we have in Everlastings.
Easily grown from seed in open ground.

Ld bb. fri I ofr) Ky the apgaboqaoceenresbnond cuoadaonn omubngdasde 5

RHODANTHE,

Ornamental
(,rasses.

These are most useful and necessary to
cut and dry for making up with bou-
quets of Everlastings. They are elegant
and graceful and equally valuable as Ev-
erlastings for decorative purposes. They
can be sown in any waste or out-of-
the-way place in large quantity.

All the Best Varieties Mixed,
per 4 0Z., 25 CtS..-. 1... 5. ces vasce 5

——
Special Offer. For 75 cts. wewill send one packet each of above 15 Everlastings and Grasses.

44 JoHn Lewis Cuitps, Frorart Park, N. Y.

4[ARDY PERENNIALS.

WHIGH FLOWER THE SECOND SEASON.

N this list are offered only such hardy plants as live in the ground over winter, and bloom profusely every year after the
first. The fact that they do not bloom the first year should not deter any one from planting them for they are among the
very best of all garden flowers, and require the least care and attention. They mostly bloom early when there are no

other flowers. What could we do without the Aquilegias, Delphiniums, Digitalis, Hollyhocks, Picotees, Sweet Williams, ete ?
A garden would seem no garden at all to us without a good yariety of Hardy Perennials. Seed can be sown in the open
ground from May to Middle of July. Sow a good collection of these seeds this spring and and you will ever after thank your-
self for it.

alyssum.

Similar to the Sweet Alyssum in form of flower, but blooms
very early in spring and is very showy. Per Pkt.
Saxatile, golden yellow; fine......................-.-- 5 |

ai donis. |

A magnificent plant, producing in early spring large flow-
ers which are exceedingly showy. It should be more gener-
ally grown as it blooms at a time when such bright flowers |
are always greatly appreciated. Try it by all means.

Wernalis, bright yellow.......-......5 ...ccecesecereeee 5

A quilegia. |

CAMPANULA, TURBINATA.

The well-known Columbines are a showy June flower and

always greatly admired. They should have a place in every
See : ’ Campanula.
Finest Doubie, Mixed,........................-...+- 5 | The well-known and ever popular Canterbury Bells. They

Coerulea, a new sort, bearing a great profusion of blue bloom very early in spring, when flowers are scarce. Per Pkt

and white flowers; exceedingly fine 5 Sinsle S ised
New Double White, splendid........................ 10 | Ba cate BD 1 SBESIRO NS B9S ELSI IES 3 :
Chrysantha 7 DCAULILU) yellow. reece ere cenes 10 | Dae eee ene eee PR Ee wes gs
‘ee Te a pert Turbinata, new, large flowering sort of great beauty 5

Prize Mixture, see Novelties......................-..- 15
For 25 cts. we will send one paper each of these 5 sorts.

Delphinium.

These grow several feet high and bear immense spikes of
beautiful blossoms. They bloom early in spring and again in
summer and fall, which inakes them particularly desirable.

|

|

| Mlybrids, extra fine, mixed colors... .............. ... 5
Formosum., elegant deep blue; immense spikes..... 5
Cashmerianum, purplish red, flowers an inch across 10

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AURICULA,

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2\uricula.
The Auricula isa beautiful hardy Primrose which blooms

early in spring, and often through the summer. The colors
are exceedingly odd and beautiful.

Finest Mixed Sorts,................--.----+--++-- Cotte tN) DIGITALIS. OE eORIOG

Sprinc CaTaLocue or SeEps, Buss anp Prants For 1889.

Digitalis.
These, the well-known Fox Gloves, are one of the finest

June flowers. Spikes of bloom two feet long are produced in
abundance and are very fine. Per Pkt.

Gloxinoides, mixed colors, variegated with elegant
Gloxiniaispotsnemeceneece teen ence ein errr 5

flollyhocks.

Our strain of double Hol-
lyhocks is truly grand.
Flowers very large and per-
fectiy double, colors very
brilliant, embracing yellow,
lemon, white, black, rose,
pink, deep red, variegated,
< etc. They produce spikes

| of bloom four and five feet
) long, which are exceedingly
showy for backgrounds,
against walls or fences, or
for centres of beds. The
Hollyhock isan exceedingly
popular flower, and both
seed and plant are in great
demand. Plants will be
found offered in departmeut
of Hardy Bulbs and Plants.

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HOLLYHOCKS, ANGELIC se yeiie el) 9
Double Magenta, fine bright color.................. 10
Double Lemon, pure, bright lemon yellow .......... 10
Double Pimk, very delicate and pretty..............- 10
Midnight, double black...............-..0--- sees eeeee ee 10

One Paper each of above Five Colors, 40 Cents.

Double, Mixed Colors, very choice, embracing
over twenty different Shades.............---.--+.+--5+ 10

Gem of Yellow. See Novelties...............-.....-- 20

IBERIS.

[beris.

A beautiful hardy Candytuft which during June is a perfect
mass of snow white flowers.

Sempervirens, pure white........ ......-......-...-.. 10
Picotee Pinks.

These are the hardy Carnations with an array of elegant
colors, which stand our winters and give us an abundance of
showy blossams early in the season.

Double, all Colors, Mixed, a magnificent collec-
tion, including all the elegant variegated sorts...... 15

Phlox Perennial.

These will bloom finely the first summer if sown late the
previous fall or very early in spring. The seed we offer was
Saved from a fine collection of the best sorts. It grows bestif
sown inthe fall.

Mixed Colors, will give a splendid variety of colors.. 10

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PERENMIAL PEA.

Perennial Pea.
A beautiful climber resembling the Sweet Pea, except its
blossoms are borne in large clusters. Blooms very early.
Per Pkt.
Mixed Colors, rose, white and red........ eacaeaaenes 5
WWilhiGes very. fine! fey ase ecc oie os ieiele a eieleie cielelsieisictelnieieisteletste 10

WALLFLOWER,

SWEET WILLIAM, CHILDS’ IMPROVED. \

Sweet William.

This old and popular flower has been greatly improved the
last few years. The flowers are twice as largeas they used to
be, and the colors bright and varied. In fine colors and per-
fect form Childs’ Improved are the best of all. The Sweet
William is a most elegant garden flower.

Childs? Improved, Mixed Colors, produced after
years of careful saving and selecting; perfect in

form, large in size, and brilliant and varied in colors. 10
Double, Mixed Colors, fine double flowers......... 10
Double White, new and very fine.................... 10

Wallflower.

A fragrant, hardy perennial, closely allied to the Ten
WeeksStocks. Highly esteemed by many.

Double, Mixed Colors ............................... 10

Violet.

Some of these are easily grown from seed, and no garden is
complete without a good bed of them.

Perpetual White, very fine and free blooming..... 10
The Czar, new, bearing the largest flowers, of rich
deep blue color, and very sweet....................... 15

46 JoHN Lewis Cuitps, Frorart Park, N. Y-

CHOICE, SELECE SEED,

FOR GREENHOUSE AND WINDOW GUL:TURE.

The following choice Secds are all scarce and expensive. We quote them at prices as low as possible, the quality being the
best thatthe world produces. Our Seed of these rare plants must not be confounded with the cheap grades usually imported
into this country, for they are from the prize strains of Europe, fresh and pure, and are not surpassed by any ever grown here
erabroad. Our Primula, Cineraria, Gloxinia, Calceolaria, Coleus, Carnacion, etc., is not tobs excelledanywhere, It isa very
pleasant task to grow rare plants fromSeed; watching them day by day, as they develop and bloom, affordsa great deal of

leasure to any one who loves flowers. Those who have never seen good plants of Gloxinia, Cineraria, Calceolaria, onia,

imula, ete., in bloom, have little idea of their great beauty and loveliness. Greenhouse seed should besown in pots or boxes
at any time during spring or summer, and covered with glass until they germinate. We think it better to start the seed in the
spring, or before July.

Bouvardia.
Highly prized for winter blooming. Our seed is saved from
the very best varieties. Per Pkt.
Mixed Sorts, allcolors.. ....-.. MS isda es ib

Cacti.

This curious and beautiful class of plants are easily wo
from seed, and no one need fail with them. Sow in soil com-
posed of two-thirds clean sand, with good drainage. When
they have grown to a proper size for handling pot off into
small pots. Use watersparingly.

Mixed Sorts, 30 to 40 best varieties...................-- 2

(ape Jessamine.
A shrubby plant producing large white wax-like double
blossoms of great beauty and fragrance.
Gardenia Florida, (Cape Jessmine)... .............. rt

ABUTILON, AGAPANTHUS.

2\ butilon. :
Splendid greenhouse shrubs with maple like leaves and Glianthus.

veautiful bell-shaped flowers of various colors. Plantsgrow | 4 trailing plant with very beautiful foliage and bunches of
rapidly from seed, and bloom in about four months from the | intense scarlet flowers with black centres, which form a most
time of planting. They are very valuable when grown merely | showy contrast. The best way to grow this beautiful flower
for summer flowering in the garden, where they thrive splen- | js to prepare a hill in the garden as you would for melons, in
didly and bloom profusely. Many of them have beautifully which plant a few seeds where they will wand bloom
variegated leaves, which, in themselves, are very ornamental | peantifully until frost, then lift carefully and bring inside for

indeed. The Abutilon is one of the easiest and most satisfac- | winter bloom.
tory of all DBASE OY Oe ae “Bor Pkt. Dampieri, magnificent color............--..........- = ee
Shoicest Hybrids, mixed colors,white, yellow, pink,
orange, red, etc. These are the finest of all Abutilons 20 (Soleus.
asgapanth US. Well known as the finest foliaze bedding plant in existence.

Our seed is saved from the best varieties and will produce
Known as Lily of the Palace. It bears great umbels of ele- elegant sorts.
gant blue flowers. Very easily grown from seed and sure to | Extra Choice, Mixed
succeed, as they germinate guick and grow rapidly. The
Agapanthus makes splendid garden flowers when grown for
that purpose, wintered in the cellar and put out every spring.
They will stand considerable freezing without injury.

Umbellata, large blue.................. Salen ei a cmeeitetsie's 10

g\cacia.

The Acacia isarare greenhouse shrub which is very little
snown. They have the most elegant finely cut foliage, and
long drooping racemes, or compact cluster of loom, which is
very beautiful and fragrant. They grow well in windows,
and are fine for the open ground in summer.

Wixed Sorts, allthe rarest and best....... ........... 20
24 zalea.
Well known and charming free flowering shrubby plants.
Indica, mixed colors, of all the best sorts...#.........- 20 |
Begonia.

This is one of the leading and most beautiful window plants.
They are of exceedingly easy culture and produce a great
profusion of elegant flowers. The seed is fine and will need
great care in sowing. Plants often bloom in six or eight
months from seed.

Tuherous-rooted Le ete mixed. Elegant tuber-

ous-rooted surts, with large, showy blossoms........- 30
Tuberous-rooted Hybrids, double, mixed; fine
TIO DIG DIOBSOMIS sae een oe essice lat mittee sane nate 50
Mixed Seed, of many sorts, such as Semperfioreus,
Rex, Discolor, and many others............... .---... 25 C NERARIA, DWARF HYBRIDS.

Sprinc CaTaALocuE oF SEEDs, Butss anp Prants ror 1889.

(Sineraria,

For a showy greenhouse or window flower the Cineraria has
few equals, bearing as it does hundreds of large showy flow-
ers of various colors and markings. They usually bloom dur-
ing late winter and early spring when showy flowers are ex-
ceedingly rare. From seed they grow very quickey, and are
easily managed and bloom the first winter. eep the plants
in a cool, shady place during summer. Per Pkt.

mart Hybrids, large flowering, mixed colors; the os
Ga tmacauanbelon Gan DCUCHOODOOASUOEAG HonbEaLeeraneadoca
Double, Extra Ohoice, mixed; magnificent.... ... 50

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CALCEOLARIA,

Ghrysanthemum.
This seed is of our own saying and is unexcelled. having

been saved from only the very finest varieties and flowers. It
will produce a charming lot of the most elegant varieties of

HYBRIDS.

all clusses and colors, including the grand Incurved. Seed
sown at any time in April, will produce fine, large plants, all
of which will flower splendidly the coming fall. Seed germi-
nates quickly and easily, in fact, no plant is easier grown from
seed than this. See colored plate in last year’s Catalogue.

Choicest Mixed, from all the best sorts of large
Flowering, Incurved, Pompon, Japanese and Ane-
mone flowered. Will producea grand variety of best
double flowers... .......... pe 0euT aooaga0Sc00000 SdOUG 25

Garnation.

This elegant flower should be grown more generally from
seed. Seed germinates as freely and plants are as easily
raised as its first cousin the Dianthus. Plants from seed sown
in April will commence blooming in August and continue all
winter. See colored plate and offer of grand new Hardy Car-
nations on cover.

GCOOARVERKC Cree neice ciclesiselcicieicie's): ceiceleicinie cisiceicielesieiecs 10
Fancy, Extra Choice, mixed. A great variety of
variegated colors............. Mot oe ellen ineicicheleleiovsinis 25

Perpetual Tree, or monthly, extra choice. Of our
Own saving from best sorts; will produce many vari-

eties of great merit........ Maleniectuch civic clowlocneinis ce do 25
New Hiardy. See Cover ................... doaodade sooo! we!)
Calceolaria.

Another exceedingly showy house plant, which, when in
bloom, is, indeed, a rare beauty, having hundreds of showy
pocket-like flowers of various colors, some spotted and
marked elegantly. Treat like Primulas or Cinerarias.

Hybrids, mixed colors, extra choice seed............... 25
Bugosa, mixed, fine for open ground during summer. 15

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CYCLAMEN,

Gyclamen.

One of the most valuable winter-blooming plants. Its nu-
merous and finely colored flowers keep perfect a long time
Its foliage is also very pretty. It is easily grown from seed
and a fine stock of splendid bulbs can be procured in this way .

Per Pkt.
Persicum, the best; all colors mixed...............---+ 25

Hedderaefolium, mixed colors ; fine Ivy-leaved
WATICLICS ei aicacleciseeec een.

(Calla.

The Spotted Calla is easily grown from seed, which are
large and at once form bulbs.

Spotted, leaves green, spotted white; flowers pure white 10

Dracenas.

Grand foliage plants for planting in vases or baskets, or for
specimen plants.

NBEO MES ONES ai coiciaisteelccnle sce onlatiats nieieinie s slololal olorete OD 25

Fern.
Ferns are useful for window decorations, baskets, wardian
cases, and for cool shady nooks in the garden.
Mixed Sorts, all the best varieties......
TWree, the Tree ferns are grand.................eeeee eee By)

Fuchsia.

Everybody knows and loves the Fuchsia. It is not so easy
1o raise from seed as the Carnations, yet with care a goo0a
number of plants can be secured in this way.

Mixed Seed, of best double and single sorts...... . . 25

Ficus.

This is the well-known Rubber tree which is so highly prized
for decorative purposes.

Elastica, elegant foliage ........ 600 aB00K0 Sadc0d00000080 10

SEEDLING GERANIUMS.

48

Joun Lewis CuiLps,

Fora Park, N. Y;.

(Jeranium.

These beautiful plants‘are very easily raised from seed, and
the seed here offered will produce new varieties equal! to the
very best. With good care plants will bloom within six or
seven months from the time the seed is sown. There is no
better way to geta fine lot of Geraniums than to grow them

from seed. Per Pkt.
Zonale, choice, mixed from fine sorts ............ ... 10

sf extra choice, mixed, from finest new varieties 20
Apple-Scented, very delightfully scented leayes..... 25

Double, mixed. Saved especially tor us from the finest
new sorts, and will produce some of the best double

Varieties IN\exISLenCe Ws eee eee seer ee enee 30
Musk-Scented, free bloomer. .........-.....-. .------ 20
Gesneria.

A class of bulbous plants with very brilliant blossoms, and
belonging to the Gloxinia family, and require the same treat-
ment.

Mixed Sorts, showy, both in foliage and flower....... 20

({loxinia.

A maguificent bulbous-root-
ed plant producing large bell-
shaped flowers of various col-
ors and great beauty. The seed
here offered will produce some
of the finest varieties in exis-
|) tence.

E.S. of N. H. writes :—*From
the paper of Gloxinia seed we
bought of you we have suc-
ceeded in raising eighty plants,
besides several which came to
an untimely end. Havesixteen
now in bloom and as many
more budded and fast coming
on. Twenty bloomed last year
and as yet no two alike. Near-
ly all have spotted throats,
some all spotted, white-spotted
lavender, white-spotted pink;
some shaded from lavender to
royal purple, others from pink
to velvet maroon, and some
with white margins.’ This is the best report we have ever
had from one paper of seeds, though frequently we hear of
people raising fifty to sixty good plants from one paper.

ey delight in light soil with leaf mold, considerable heat
and moisture.

Choicest Hybrids, mixed, no two will be alike...... 25

GLOXINIA.

HELIOTROPE.

fi cliotrope.

A very fragrant and desirable flower. ‘They do finely bed-
ded out in the garden where they will bloom all summer, and
when carefully lifted, potted, cut back and brought into a
light, warm window they bloom most beautifully during
winter. The flowers are always greatly prized for their deli-
cious fragrance.
Mixed Colors. ......

Lantana.

| Seedlings grow quickly and bloom the first summer. The
are exceedingly fine for summer bedding. Per Pkt.
Ade 10

This elegant, fragrant plant is easily grown from seed, and
succeeds well. Have a good bed of it in the garden oversum-
mer, that you can cut its fragrant foliage and flowers to make
up with bouquets.

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The great Abyssarian Banana, so beautiful for bedding pur-
poses. It grows several feet high with enormous leaves,
which are highly ornamental.

Eusette, per pkt. of 5 seeds ok
Nierembergia.

Very beautiful and perpetual blooming plants either for
pots or the open ground. They even Saeed well when sown
in the garden and bloom profusely all the season. In pots
they are never without flowers and are graceful and charm-
ing.

Gracilis, grayish white with yellow centre............ 5

Oleander.

Well known and beautiful shrubs for large pots or tubs.
Flowers large, double, and borne in great profusion.

| Wixed Sorts. ....:... ates eeeetes 92-5 eee 15

PRIMULA DOUBLE

Primula.

We doubt if there is a greenhouse or window plant more
| popular than the Primrose. It is justly popular, first, for its
| elegané flowers and Jong continued season of bloom, which

extends neariy tarough the whole year, and second, on ac-
| count of its ease of culture, thriving in a window where there

is little or no sun, which few plants will do. It is not particu-
| lar as to situation and is never attacked by insects. It isa
plant which will thrive in any window foranybody. It grows
readily from seed and there is no reason why every lover of
beautiful flowers should not have a good lot of these elegant
plants Our seed is from the choicest strains in Europe, and
cannot be excelled.

SPRING CaTALOGUE OF SEEDS, BuLBs anp Puants For 1889. AQ
5 , Per Pkt.
Primulas. Continued. Cortusoides, deep rose in beautiful umbels, very
Per Pkt. hardy............. duostpothomtemncetDdbsoe spauaesce Ab ao 10
Mixed, very good; from a fine large-flowering collec- EY UN RDORUIOR ee ae ears
WOM). caocsocadsococsns7sn50000 ODO OE De eeetteersetces scene Japonica, Mixed Colors, flowers in umbel spikes
Fimbriata, extra fine, large flowering, mixed..... .. 20 of various colors and very fine. One of the most E
te Felicifolia, mixed (Fern-leaved Primula). beautiful hardy perennials........... Magan node GuodaouS 15
A magnificent variety which should be Farinosa, (Bird’s Hye), light purple with yelloweye.. 10
in every collection............... .....- 20 Officimalis, (Cowslip), bright yellow in umbels.... .... 5
oa Flore Plena, Alba, fine double, white... -. 50 ONE PAPER EACH OF THESE 6 HARDY PRIMULAS, 50 CENTS.
ch OS Rosea, fine double, rose...... 50 P ‘
ee s Mixed, double. The double assiflora.

Primulas are truly magni-
LIV A Beeeor dope Baan cabeee 50

PRIMULA CORTUSQIQES

PRIMULA JAPONICA.

flardy Primulas.

The following fine species are perennials which live and
jploom year after year in the open ground. They are hardy
with slight protection and require the same treatment as
Pansies and Daisies.

This elegant vine is easily grown from seed and it is well
worth any one’s while to try it. They are very beautiful for
windows, and when planted out in summer they make a
magnificent climber, growing very rapidly.

J Pb-yi WRT) SU RedaneeenecEenoaHa: pbedssedudcdHEscdsoeouos 10

Pilea.

The Pilea, or “‘ Artillery Plant” isa curiosity. Its masses of
fern like foliage when wet, or pressed between the hands
shoot out little bombs of pollen, resembling smoke discharged
from a miniature cannon, hence its name‘ Artillery Plant.’’
Pilea, Artillery or Firework Plant............. 20

Palms.

Seaforthia Elegans, one of the most beautiful, with
elegant large cut leaves peel cont a. 25

Latania Borbonica, large fan-shaped leaves; a free
grower in any situation. A fine sort which any one
Canisucceediwithiw es eee eene ie eeeeceeeenee 25

Smilax.

We doubt if one of our customers in a hundred have ever
seen a string of Smilax in bloom. Though grown principally
for its elegant green foliage, so indispensable for floral work,
it nevertheless bears flowers by the thousand, which for rare
and graceful beauty and delicate tragrance cannot be excell-
ed. Smilax requires a nice sunny window and freedom from
dust. It grows very quickly from seed.

Smilax, extra fine seed........ 1... 0.0... e eee eee ee eee eee 10

Torenia.
Very fine new greenhouse annual; large sky-blue flowers
with three large spots of indigo blue and a bright yellow stain
in the centre of the flower. Splendid for pot plants or for the

garden. :
Fournieri, very beautiful.....................22--..025 10

NUSGELLANEOUS.

The following varieties do not seem to belong under any of the foregoing heads, therefore we class them by themselves.
Many of the kinds here offered are very desirable, especially Iris, Gladiolus, Yucca, Strawberry, Wistaria, etc.

(Gladiolus.

The most beautiful Gladiolus we have, we grow from seed.
Sow in light soil and give protection until they germinate.
They bloom the second and third year. Per pkt.

Lemoine’s Hybrids, mixed colors. Seed saved
from this elegant new class of hardy Gladiolus, and
will produce a grand variety of bloom. They are
among the most beautiful Gladiolus in cultivation.
LUA? iH OCIS. Ne od Suodgdo Sob OSORIO E GEO E TRE aE 20
Giant-Flowered French. These are really the
finest Gladiolus to be had, and are easily raised from
seed. They have gigantic spikes and blossoms of the
most varied and beautiful colors, and perfect form.
Try them by all means, and raise a nice lot of Bulbs. 10

Strawberry.

While in France we were surprised at the size, sweetness and
delicious flavor of the Strawberries, which are said to surpass
any in the world. They are certainly a great way ahead of
the American varieties. We have secured seed of the finest
large-fruited kinds, which we have every reason to believe
will produce varieties far superior to those in cultivation in
this country.

Strawberry, large-fruited varieties, mixed........... 10
[ris.
These beautiful plants are easily raised from seed.
Maempferi, fine mixed, all colors, double and single.. 5
PAU GAAP fTEyENOWilsketiee neces seccccecaeeec sec sal ves 5

Yucea, Filamentosa.

One of the most ornamental of all hardy plants, being an
evergreen forming a dense clump of beautiful foliage, which
is attractive both summer and winter, but when in bloom its
grandeur can be best appreciated. In July it throws up a
flower-spike often higher than a man’s head, on which are
borne hundreds of large elegant bell-shaped white blossoms.
For centres of small beds, borders of large ones, or positions

among shrubbery it is unequalled among hardy plants. Sev-
eral fine plants can be grown from a paper of seed. Per pkt.
Bilammemt ose ci. ici. cis ceu eleaieiyeicisiscieisiele go.00a000000 10
———_ +0 >
Anemone, mixed colors, fine bulbous-rooted plants. . 5
Clematis, best sorts, mixed ..........................- 15
Cotton, Upland. Quite ornamental.................... 5
Cooperia Drummondi......... ..................... 10
Eulalia, Zebrima..........................2....2... 5. 15
Honeysuckle, fine mixed, very fragrant, hardy
Climberaspe-eieeun eee eee ese eteete 5

Hyacinthus Candicans. This fine hardy bulb
grows splendidly from seed. It is one of the most
beautiful of all plants, bearing large spikes of bell-
shaped white flowers during August and September 10

Lilium, mixed sorts

Lily of the Valley, finest German seed ............ 15

Pzony, Officinalis, mixed :

Sweet Clover, leaves very fragrant; should be in
every garden. Ounce, 30cents........ .... .-..-++--- 5

Tali pee Mixcd eee oes ee ee lesee 10

Wistaria, Sinensis. This magnificent climber grows
readily from seed.... :

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Joun Lewis Cuitps, Ftorat Park, N. Y.

"EGETABLEL SEEDS,

OF SUPERIOR QUALITY FOR FAMILY AND MARKET USE.

The varieties of Vegetable Seeds we offer are confined tothe very best standard and new sorts and areall that can be

desired for a family garden.

We might catalogue a much larger list of kinds, but it seems useless, as these offered are of the

greatest merit. We are proud to say that our Seeds have always given universal satisfaction and are excelled by none in point

of purity, freshness and highly perfected qualities.
grades.

The few varieties we offer we intend shall be far above the ordinary
Those who plant our seed can rely upon having choice vegetables. Nothing is a greater comfort or more profitable to

a family than a good vegetable garden. Itis drawn upon every day of the year for healthful and delicious food. In point of
quality, vegetables fresh from the garden have no comparison with those purchased in the markets, which have usually

become wilted and stale before they reach the table. There is nothing like the pure article fresh from the garden.

special attention to our list of vegetable novelties.
as poor ones.

Beets.

The Beet is a valuable and popular vegetable, not only for

~~ Pe its roots, but for the
delicious greens which
its young plants fur-
nish. Seed should be
sown every two weeks
for a succession of
greens during the
Summer.

Eclipse, the most
valuable of all beets
on account of its
extreme earliness;
small top, smooth
round shape, deep
crimson color, an
unequalled quality.
With these merits it
needs no _ further
praise from us. Our
stock is pure. Per
pkt., 10¢c; ounce loc;
pound, $1.

Improved Early
Blood Turnip,
very fine. Per pkt.,
5c.; ounce, 10c.; lb.,

Egyptian Dark
Turnip, an early
and exceedingly
high flavored sort,
which is exceeding-
ly popular where
known. _Pkt., 5c.;
oz., 10c.; Ib., 75c.

BEET, ECLIPSE.

Lane’s White Sugar, the sweetest of all sorts, and is

largely used in the manufacture of sugar. Pkt., 5c.; 02,
10¢.; Ib., 60¢

Mammoth Long Red Mangel, single roots of this

variety weigh from 20 to 30 lbs., and are fine grained and

of excellent quality. For stock feeding it is the most val-
uable, and is the most prolific, producing 50,000 to 60,000
lbs. of roots to the acre. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., 60c.

Golden Tankard Mangel, a newsort of golden yellow
color, and exceedingly sweet. Shape oval, large and
smooth. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.: Ib., 50c

Pracena Leaved, a new sort, largely recommended for
its ornamental foliage. The sorts we offer among “* Orna-
mental Vegetables” are however so much finer, we do not
recommend this sort for ornament. It isa very fine table
sort, one of the very best in fact we have ever tested.
Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z., 20c.

Beans, (Pole.)

Ward Long, or Cuban Asparagus Bean, this is a
curiosity, with dark green foliage,and pods growing two
feet and upward in length. The pods, of such extraordinary
jJength, are produced so abundantly as to almost conceal the
foliage. Per pkt., 10c.; pint, 50c.

We call

Try them, and always bear in mind that it is as easy to raise good varieties
All Seeds offered are sent by mail, postage paid, at price quoted.

| Best of All, an ex-

tremely early Pole
Bean of the finest
quality. Pods five
to six inches long,
very fleshy, and
perfectly stringless,
and exceedingly
prolific. The long
pods are produced
all over the vines in
clusters of from ten
to twelve. Theyare
very handsome and
perfectly roundwith
a crease in the back.
The crop matures
very early and keeps
well, hence a valua-
ble market sort.
Per pkt., 15c.; pint,
45c.; quart, 80c.
Cranberry, an old
and highly esteemed
sort. Nothing finer 4
for a shell bean. Pye
Per pkt., 10c.; pint,
30c.; quart, 60c.
Large White
Lima, the most
popular of all pole
beans. It has an
exquisite flavor oes
culiar to itself.

and popular sort.g
Per pkt., 10c.; pint,&=
30c.; quart, 60c.

Beans, (duart.)

Wax Date, anew German variety of great value, as it is
the earliest of all Wax Beans. The pods are golden yel-
low, six to seven inches long, very fleshy, entirely free
from strings, and of the most delicious quality. Per pkt.,
10c.; pint, 40c.; quart, 80c.

Ivory Pod Wax, pod long, brittle, stringless, white, ten-
der, succulent, and of a rich creamy flavor. Very produc-
tive, the vines being a perfect mat of pods the entire sea-
son. Per pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; quart, 65c.

Early Six Weeks, old, but one of the best and most relia-
ble sorts. Per pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; quart, 60c.

Refugee, or1,000tol1. Very prolific, and fine quality. One
of the best standard sorts. Per pkt.,10c.; pt., 30c.; qt., 60c.

Perfection Wax, a new sort with golden yellow pods of
yery high quality. It is enormously prolific. Per pkt., 10c.;

Spring CatTaLocur or SEEDs, Butss anp Puants For 1889.

Continued.

Dwarf Prolific,
This is an entirely

Beans.

sort which we pro-
cured in France last
year. It has many
qualities superior to
any other bush bean.
Itis enormously pro-
lific, maturing great
quantities of pods
for a period of six
or eight weeks. It
remains in bearing
the longest of any
sort we know. The
pods are _ nearly
round, fleshy, of a
lively fresh green
color, absolutely
stringless, and of the
very finest quality.
Altogether it is the
most desirable
String Bean. Per
pkt., 15¢.; pint, 50c.

CELERY, GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING.

(Gelery.

To raise this delicious vegetable to best advantage, seed

should be sown in hot-bed or cold frames. When plants are
three or four inches high, transplant to rich deep soil, six
inches apart. If the rows are in trenches it will be all the
better in earthing up. This should be done during summer
and autumn, banking the earth up to the leaves. Never hoe
or earth up when the plants are wet.

Boston Market, a finesort; pkt. 5c.; oz., 35c.
Giant White, excellent; pkt. 5c.; oz. 35c.
Wew Golden Dwarf, splendid new sort; pkt. 10c.; 02. 50c.

new and distinct -

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Henderson’s White Plume, compact and solid bunch-
es, very fine grained, brittle, sweet and of the very finest
quality. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 50c.

Golden Seclf-Blanching. A splendid sort, perfectly
solid, crisp, brittle and delicious, in flavor unsurpassed by
no other variety, while it has the decided merit of being
self-bleaching to a remarkable degree. The heart is a
beautiful rich golden yellow color. No variety can sur-
pass it. Per pkt. 15c.; oz. 50c.

BEAN, IVORY POD Wax.

(Carrot.

Long Orange. Our strain of this old standard is greatly im-

CARROT, OXHEART.

proved. It is the principal sort for stock feeding. Pkt.,
5c.; 0z., 10c.3 Ib., 90c.

Danver’s Half Lomg. The best market sorts, and valu-
able on account of its shortness and fine flavor. Pkt.,
5¢.3 0z., 10c.; 1b., 95c.

Ox Heart. A small, short and very early Carrot, particular-
ly valuable for table use. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 1b., $1.50.

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CAULIFLOWER, SNOW BALL.

(cauliflower.

This is one of the choicest and most delicious of all vegeta-

bles. Culture same as Cabbage, but the richer the soil and
the better its cultivation, the better will be the results.

Early Paris. A fine early sort of fair sized head and excel-
lent quality. Pkt., 10c.; oz., $1

Large White French. A standard late sort, producing
ree compact heads of the finest quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,

Ce

Snew Ball. The earliest of all Cauliflowers and the surest
to head. Of dwarf babit and short outer leaves, allowing it
to be planted quite close. It is of good size, of snow-white
color and unsurpassed in flavor. Valuable for late as well
as early planting. Pkt., 15c.

CABBAGE, TRUE SUREHEAD.

(Cabbage.

No crop depends so much upon the quality of the seed as the
Cabbage. Poor seed cannot be made to produce satisfactory
results under any conditions. Here on Long Island we be-
lieve the finest Cabbages of the country are grown and as we
are surrounded by thousands of acres of it we believe we have
unsurpassed facilities for knowing and getting the best
strains. Our Cabbage seed may be a little higher in price
than others, but it can be depended upon every time. There
is none better.

Early Jersey Wakefield. (True.) Thisis the most popular
early Cabbage in cultivation, and when pure and genuine
there is nothing better. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 35¢.; Ib. $3.

Newark Early Flat Dutch, A most excellent early large
flat headed variety. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 35c.; lb., $3.

Excelsior Large Flat Dutch. A grand medium and late
sort of which we have an unsurpassed strain. Pkt., dc.;
0z., 30¢.; 1b., $3.

Marblehead Mammoth. An enormous sized variety
of the drumhead type. PkEt., 10c.; 02., 35c.; lb., $3.50.

Winningstadt. Amostexcellent and popular variety with
very solid, long pointed heads. Pkt., 5c,; 0z., 10c.; lb., $2.

Perfection Drumhead Savoy. The Savoy Cabbage is not
cultivated to the extent that it should be. We consider
the quality of a good Savoy Cabbage greatly superior to
any other, they being exceedingly crisp and fine flavored.
This is the best of all Sayoys. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 35c.; lb., $3.

Red Dutch. A large red Cabbage, particularly valuable for
pickling. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; lb., $2.

True Surehead. Produces large, round, flattened heads of
the Flat Dutch type and is remarkable for its certainty to
head. Itis all head, and always sure to head, even where
other varieties fail. The heads are remarkably uniform,
very hard, firm and fine in texture, and ordinarily weigh
from 10 to 15 lbs. each. It is very sweet flavored, has
scarcely any loose leaves, keeps well, is good for shipping,
and is just the variety and quality to suit market garden-
ers, farmers, and all lovers of good Cabbage. Pkt., 10c.;
oz., 40¢.; 1b., S4.

(cress, or Pepper Grass.

Extra Curled. This makes a very fine salad by itself and
adds a fine flavor to other salad. Sow at frequent inter-
vals during summer, to have a continuous supply in the
best state. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; lb., 65c.

Upland. This so much resembles Water Cressin taste that
the difference is scarcely discernible, and the wonder is
thatits use has not become more general, as it is of as
easy culture as Spinach, indeed easier, for it is a perennial
plant, and can be grown easily for two years without re-
sowing, andit yields enormous crops. Pkt., 15c.; 0z., $2.

(orn, Sweet.

This is one of the finest
and most important gar-
den vegetables. The vari-
ties we offer can be relied
upon as being the very
best. Do not fail to plant
| the Cory, it is by far the
| earliest and one of the
very best in flavor.

Cory Extra Early.
This is certainly the
most valuable Corn ever
setout. Itisoneortwo
weeks earlier than any
other sort, the ears being
large and fine and not
small and inferior like
other early sorts. The
quality is also the best,
being very sweet, ten-
der .and delicious. Its
productiveness is truly
marvelous as nearly
every stalk produces
three full-sized perfect
ears. Itisa remarkable
variety and eclipses all
other early sorts. Pkt.
15e.; pint, 35c.; qt., 70c.

Amber Cream, medi-
um early, strong, vigor-
ous grower, €ars 10 to 14
inches long, with deep
kernals, very rich, sug-
ary and tender. A grand

Pkt., 10c.; pint,

Dolly Dutton. Very
early, sweet and excel-

lent. Pkt., 10c.; pint,
40c.; qt., 80c.
Evergreen. Best late

sort. Pkt., 10c.; pint,
25c.; qt., 50c.
CORN, CORY. Mammoth, Late, large
and excellent, Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 50c.
Black Mexican. Highly prized for table use. Very sweet
and delicious. By many considered the most sugary and
richest of all. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25¢.; qt., 50c.

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Our **31.00 Vegetable Garden*? contains
15 packets of the most desirable vegetables.

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CUCUMBER, GIANT PERA.

(ucumber.

Giant Pera, in late years there has been no introduction of
good new Cucumbers, while the improvement in all other
vegetables has been very great, and yet no garden, how-
ever small, is without this splendid vegetable. It is far
more generally grown than the Melon or Squash. The
Giant Pera will certainly satisfy any one’s desire fora new
variety of superior merit. It is a Turkish variety and first
sold in this country in 1885. ‘The fruit is borne in great
abundance; in shape, 15 to 20 inches long, and very
smooth. Flesh clear white, crisp and tender, brittle and
delicious, with very few seeds, and free from all obnox-
ious ‘“‘green” taste. The vine is a strong, rank grower

and produces fine Cucumbers all the season. PkKt., 15c.;
0z., 50c.

weary Memeo Cluster, fine for pickling. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 10c.;
., 80c.

Early White Spine, pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; lb., $1.

Improved Early Russian, the earliest in cultivation,
hardy and prolific, and of unsurpassed quality. They are
small and have but few seeds. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.

Long China, this splendid sort grows 18 to 22 inches in
length, is very solid, with but few seeds, and of excellent
quality. Very early and prolific. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.

Gherkin, very small, oval-shaped, prickly fruits. Used
exclusively for pickling. This is quite distinct, and can
be easily distinguished, by the extreme smali size of the
seeds. from the English Burr Cucumber, often sold as the
same. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.

Dandelion.

Improved Large-Leaved, very early and wholesome

greens. Sow in May or June; cultivate during the sum-

~ mer, and the following spring the leaves will be fit to cut.
Pkt., 10c.; oz, 60c.

Gorn, Pop.

Golden Tom Thumb, An exceedingly fine novelty.
The stalks grow only eighteen inches high, and each stalk
produces two or three perfect little ears, only 2 to 244 inches
long, completely filed with bright, golden-yellow grains,
which, when popped, expand to a large size. On one
stalk we measured three ears, starting from within six
inches of the ground. The stalks do not stool, and each
stalk averages five leaves, which are of an extra dark-
green color. Ina word itis a perfect miniature corn, most
distinct from its handsome dwarf growth. So ornamen-
tal and compact is the growth, that we are quite sure it
will be a feature of many a garden. It grows very quickly
and the ears are ready to gather by August Ist. PKt., lic.
two pkts. for 25c.

Queen’s Golden. This handsome new Pop Corn is so far
ahead of all others that I have seen or tried, as to be be-
yond comparison in every respect, in yield, in sturdy
growth, in size, and in color when popped—being of a
delicate golden yellow. Above all its exceeding tender-
ness when popped, together with its delicious and delicate
taste. When popped it expands to an inch in diameter,
pe is as white and light as a snowflake. Pkt., 10c.; pint

@

| New Striped, a most beautiful and highly valuable sort.

The color is a clear transparent white, and each kernel is
distinctly striped with bright crimson. The ears are of
good size and well filled out; kernels are long and pointed
resembling rice. It ripens early and is unsurpassed_ in
productiveness. When popped it is extremely tender,
snow white, large and delicious. Pkt., 10c.

For only 25 cents we will send one packet each of these three
Pop Corns.

Eg¢ Plant.

New York Improved, the best, and really the only one
worth growing. The Egg Plant is a truly choice vegeta-
ble and deserves to be universally grown. It thrives in
any good soil, and its fruit when sliced thin and fried in
butter, furnish a most delicious dish, and a fine substitute
for meat. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 60c.

Ground CGherry.

A new vegetable, something like a Husk Tomato, which we
have not yet grown, but the introducer speaks thus of it:
“One thing which with me is one
of the most important of all the
fruits in my cookery, I do not rec-
ollect of ever seeing named in the
Home, and that is the Ground
Cherry (not the wild one.) They
grow well on almost any dry soil,
\\ are easier raised than the tomato
'\and are prolific bearers, and oh
such luscious fruit. For sauce
they are excellent, and for pies I
7) Know of nothing that can equal
them in flavor and taste. They are
just splendid dried in sugar, and
they will eee: if put in a cool,
dry place in the shuck, nearly all

GROUNDECHERRY. winter. From what I learn from
friends in different parts of the country to whom I have sent
the seeds, they seem to be very little known. No one after
raising them once will ever make a garden again without
devoting a small portion at least to the Ground Cherry.’

Improved, per pkt., 10c.

GOURD, TRUE NEST EGG,

Joun Lewis Cups,

Frorat Park, N. Y.

(,ourds.

Japanese Nest Egg, as they closely resemble, in color,
shape and size, the eggs of hens, and do not crack, and are
uninjured by cold or wet, they make the very best nest
eggs. As the plantisa rapid growing climber, it is very

useful for covering screens, etc., being quite ornamental
with the numerous white eggs hanging in ali stages. Our
seed we believe to be absolutely pure, and is the only stock
of this rare Gourd that ever came to our notice which was
not so badly mixed with other Gourds as to be almost
Pkt., 10c.

worthless.

The Dipper Gourd, this variety is also useful for many
housenold purposes. Although an old variety, it is sel-
dom grown. They are easily prepared for use as dippers,
will last for years, and are particularly valuable for dipping
hot liquids—the handles do not readily become hot. ip-
pers of various sizes, of a capacity of from a pint toa
quart and a half, can be had from a few vines. Pkt., 10c.;
OZ., 25C.

Dishcloth, a natural dishcloth, and a most admirable one
is furnished by the peculiar lining of this fruit, which is
sponge-like, porous, very tough, elastic and durable.
Many ladies prefer this dishcloth to any prepared ky art.
The fruit grows about two feet in length, and the vine is
very ornamental, producing clusters of yellow blossoms,
in pleasing contrast with the silvery-shaded, dark-green
foliage. Inthe North this variety requires to be started
ina hot-bed. The dried interiors of these gourds have
already become an article of commerce. grown in Florida,
ney on sold by Philadelphia and New York druggists.

kt., 10c.

Sugar Trough, these gourds are useful for many house-
old purposes, such as buckets, baskets, nest-boxes, soap
and salt dishes, and for storing the winter’s lard. They
ow to hold from four to ten gallons each, have thick,
ard shells, very light but durable, having been kept in use

as long as ten years. Pkt,, 10c.; 0z., 25c.

Kohl-Rabi.

Extra Early Vienna, this
is a most delicious vegetable,
haying a Turnip-like bulb formed
above ground. It has a most cle-
gant Cauliflower-like flavor, and
should be cooked in about the
same manner. Use th m when
about the size of Globe Turnips,
and before they get old and
stringy. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 40c.

[reek.

New Giant Italian, intro-
duced in 1884, this new variety
has given great satisfaction ey-
erywhere. It is very hardy, eas-

ily grown, and of monstrous
\ size; it is of a very mild and
KOHU-RABI. agreeable flavor. The Leek is

considered more delicate than the Onion for flavoring
soups, stews, salads, ete. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.

TOMHANNOCK

Lettuce.

| Tomhannock, probably the most crisp and delicious Let-

tuce ever introduced ; but particularly remarkable on
| account of holding its fine flayor from the first of June to
| the last of September, at all times free from bitter taste or

toughness. It makes a beautiful plant 12 inches high and
9 to 18 inches across. The outside leaves are beautiful
reddish bronze, while the inside ones are almost white.
It is the finest lettuce we have ever grown. Per pkt.,
} 10¢.; 0z., 30c.
Golden Heart, a grand new sort producing heads of very
large size, which within are a beautiful rich golden yellow.
It grows quickly and is ready for use in ashort time, and
retains its excellent condition for weeks. O2z., 20c.; Ib., 50c.
| New Hard Head, a new sort of great value, with head as
hard as a cabbage. It is the quickest to form heads, stands
the longest before seeding, is unsurpassed in quality, being
very tender, crisp and brittle, sweet and free from bitter-
ness. A grandsort. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 40c.

| Curled Sean a finestandard early sort. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
20c.; Ib., $1.50.

-; Ib., $l.
| New Hanson, an excellent head variety. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,

| 2%c.; Ib., $1.50.
|
|

Melon, (tater.)

Hungarian Honey, this
is, without question, the

finest Melon for family gar-
dens, it is decidedly the
sweetest, richest flavored of
all Watermelons, They are
nearly round in shape, dark
in color, and weigh about
10 pounds. The flesh is bril-
jiant red in color, and abso-
lutely stringless, melting,
and surprisingly SWEET and
Luscious, of a very rich,
honey flavor, richer ard
sweeter to the taste than
any other melon. The
Melons ates early, vine
strong and healthy, hardy
and productive. Pkt., 10c.

HUNGARIAN HONEY,

Phinney Early Oval, very sweet and tender. Early and

prolific. One of the very best melons grown. PkKt., 5c.;
02., 15c.; 1b., $1.
Mountain Sweet, large and long, fine flavor. Pkt., 5c.
] 0z., 10c.; Ib., $1.

!
| Cuban Queen, the largest and handsomest melon ever
introduced. Can be grown to weigh 80 pounds. Rind very
thin, flesh red, crisp, sugary, and in delicious flavor is
} unsurpassed. No variety sells so well in market as this.
Pkt., 5¢.; 02z., 15c.; lb., $1.
Mammoth Iron Clad, a new melon of very large size,
weighing, under ordinary cultivation, from to 75 Ibs.
| Its favor is sweet and delicious. The shell isso firm and
solid that they keep a long time after they are ripe, always
} for a month, and they have been kept till Christmas in
perfect condition, Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; Ib., $1.25.

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59

Melon, (Musk.)

‘Emerald Gem,
Few new vege-
tables have pro-
ved as worthy as
this. It is indeed
the finest of all

- Melons. Its color
is dark green,
with most beau-
tiful salmon col-
ored flesh. Me-
dium size, round
andvery prolific.
Its flavor is deli-
cious and sweet
beyond _descrip-
tion. It is so
rich and juicy i MUSKMELON, EMERALD GREEN.
that it nearly drops to pieces, and is best eaten witha spoon.
We can say nothing which will convey a true idea of its
delicious quality. It must he eaten to be appreciated. Do
not fail to plant this grand Melon. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c. Ib., $3.

N oa fine flavor, one of the best. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.;
2) Ol.

Jenny Lind, small and round, very early. Pkt.,5c.; 0z.,10c.

Bay View,a very large and prolific sort of exceedingly fine
flavor. Its yield is enormous, 3,000 to 4,000 melons to the
acre, and its fine appearance and delicious flavor makes it a
splendid market sort. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; lb., $1.

Champion Market, a new and very handsome melon, of

a — rich, sweet flavor, uniform

j =~ large size, and great produc-
A tiveness. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 50c.

Banana, this curious sort is
realty liked. The Melons at-
tain a length of three feet, and
are two to four inches thick.
The flavor is yery good, and
it is surely an attractive and
curious variety. With the ex-
ception of Emerald Green we
think it the best of all melons.
Itis exceedingly fragrant when
ripe, and will perfume a whole
house. Its flesh and flavor re-

: minds one of a fine banana.

BANANA, MUSKMELON. Pit., 10c.; 02., 25c.

Mustard.

White London, highly esteemed for salads and greens.
paves large and broad and very tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.;
DOCS

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ONION, MAMMOTH SILVER KING.

Onion.

To raise good Onions, good seed is the most essential point.
Without good seed a.satisfactory crop cannot be produced, no
matter how good the soil or cultivation. The seed we offer
can be relied upon every time. It is fresh, plump, pure and

genuine, having all been grown from select bulbs and pedi-
gree stock. Sow our seed and expect a fine crop.

Mammoth Silver King. This enormous Onion often
grows to the weight of three or four pounds, while its fla-
vor is most exquisite, rich, tender and delicious. It isso
mild, sweet and tender that it can be eaten raw like an
apple. No other variety grows to such a large size. The
average diameter is five to seven inches, making a circum-
ference of fifteen to twenty inches, or more. Our seed of
this fine onion is the pure Italian strain. Beware of infe-
rior stock, which we have reason to believe many are sell-
ing. Pkt., 15c.; 0z., 40c.; lb., $4.00.

Weathersfield Large Red. A large red flat variety

highly prized, being a heavy cropper and of the hest qual-
ity. Itisin fact the old reliable standard sort. Pkt., 10c.;

02Z., 25¢.; 1b., $2.25.

Yellow Danvers. A large round yellow variety highly
prized by market gardeners. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; ib., $2.00.

Giant White Tripoli. An Italian sort of enormous size
and mild sweet flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 20c.; lb., $2.25.

Queen White. A new white variety of small size, ex-

tremely early and fine flavored. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25¢.; Ib.,

DU,

Peas.

Cleveland’s Alaska. This Pea is remarkable for its ex-
treme earliness and fine quality. It is the quickest Pea on
record, ripening ahead of all others. We had our first
picking last year early in June, and that from sowings

. made after other sorts were growing through the ground.
Its height is two feet, pods fine shaped, dark green, well
filled, often 7to9inapod. Quality the very best. Pkt.,
15c.; pint, 35¢.; quart, 60c.

Evolution. The vines are of strong growth, three feet
high, of a decidedly branching character, and bear con-
tinuously an abundant crop of magnificent large pods,
each containing eight to twelve wrinkled peas, of remark-
able size and unusually rich and sugary flavor. It has been
appropriately termed ‘* The Everlasting Bearer,” as from
a single sowing it continues to bear as long as three

months. Very prolific, large size and delicious quality is
the testimony of all. Pkt., 20c.

Improved Dan O°Rourke. Extra early. Pkt,, 10c.;
Pint, 30c.; quart, 60c.

MecLean’s Little Gem. Dwarf, early and prolific. Pkt.,
10c.; pint, 30c.; quart, 60c.

Champion of England. Late, exquisite flavor. Pkt.,

10c.; pint, 80c.; quart, 60c.

American Wonder. The earliest dwarf-wrinkled Pea in
cultivation. It is ready for the table in 30 or 40 days from
the time of planting. Its flavor is exquisite, habit very
dwarf. Pkt.,10c.; pint, 35c.; quart, 65c.

Eve bearing. A new pea of great value, owing to its late-

ness and long continued bearing. It is enormously pro-
lific and of the very best flavor. Pkt., 15c.; pint, 40c.

56

Joun Lewis Cuitps. Frorat Park, N. Y.

Parsley.

Extra Double Curled. The finely cris and curled
moss-like leaves of this variety makes it the most beauti-
ful and popularsort. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., $1.20.

Parsnip.

Long Smooth, the old standard sort and entirely the best
with the exception of the new Guernsey offered among
Novelties. Pkt., 5c.: 0z., 10c.; lb., 70c.
Improved Guernsey. See Novelties.

Pepper.

During the past few years great strides have been made in
improving the Pepper. The climax seemed to be reached
when Ruby King, Golden Upright, and Red Cluster were
brought out, but now comes Childs’ Celestial, one of the
grandest and most distinct vegetable novelties in many years.

Large Bell. Pkt., 5c.; 02z., 30c.

Ruby King, the Wes pepper, grows to an enormous size,
is of the most brilliant ruby red color, very mild and plea-
santin flavor. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 50c

Red Cluster. A dwarf, bushy Pepper, bearing large clus-
ters of scarlet fruit which is exceedingly beautiful. Cul-
tivated as pot plants they are as showy as many of the
choicest flowers. The Peppers are particularly adapted to

fares and oe all uses to which any Pepper can be put.
xt., 5¢.; 0z., 40c.

Pumpkin.
Large Cheese. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; lb., 60c.

Mammoth, This fine sort often grows to the enormous
weight of 200 pounds. PkEt., 5c.; 0z., 30c

Etamps Mammoth Red. This new variety has proved
a valuable acquisition. It grows round, flattened in
shape; the skin is very smooth, bright red, and presents a
most handsome appearance. Itis thick meated ; the flesh
is very rich in color and of excellent quality. It matures
very early. With good cultivation it attains mammoth
weights often 100 to 200 pounds. It is very productive and
is undoubtedly a most profitable sort to grow. Pkt., 10c.;

02.. 20c.; Ib., $1.60. ¥
Radish.

The stadish is of such quick growth that they can be had in

Pkt., 10c.

about three weeks from sowing at any time of year. When’

sown in ashallow box, pan or potin the house at any time
‘during winter a supply can soon be had. They can besownin
the open ground very early inspring and are soon ready for

Early Mammoth. Also
known as ‘*‘ Shepherd ”
and ‘Chartier.’ This
Radish is the largest
ever cultivated, grow-
ing to the enormous
size of two to three feet
in length and eight
inches in diameter. In
quality and flavor it is
unsurpassed. Its gene-
ral color is bright pink.
Its growth is very rapid
maturing for table and
market use in 25 to 30
days from time of sow-
ing. Jt remains tender
and crisp for four to six
weeks after it is ready
foruse, and is good for
either spring, summer,

rfall. Pkt.,10c.; 0z.,20c.

French Breakfast. We
consider this the best
oliveshaped sort. Pkt.,
5e.; oz., 10c.; lb., 75c.

Early Scarlet Turnip.
One of the best. Pkt.,
5e.; 02., 10c.; 1b., T0c.

Black Fall or Span-
ish. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c ;
Ib., 70e.

Long Scarlet, Pkt., 5c.;
oz., 10c.; Ib., 70c.

A remarkable sort, being a week earlier

than any other. It is perfectly round, smooth, and bright

scarlet in color. Itis very crisp and tender, and of sweet

mild flavor. We consider it the best of all Radishes.

Pkt., 10c.; 02., 20c.; lb., $2.

RADISH, EARLY MAMMOTH,

The ‘* Earliest.”®

Hubbard.

RADISH SURPRISE.

| Surprise. A good early Radish, asit does not become strong

and pithy, but holds its fine quality late in the summer.
Color, rich light brown, very thin skinned, flesh snow
white, crisp, very tender, fine flavored and sweet. Pkt.,

10c.; 0z., 25¢.; lb., $2.25.

RADISH, FRENCH BREAKFAST.

Squash.

SQUASH, PERFECT GEN

Best winter sort. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15e.; lb., $L

Early Scollop. Fine early sort. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10e.; lb., 80c.

Perfect Gem. Excellent tor bothsummerand winter. Very
prolific, with a thin, smoothskin. Fine grained, dry, sweet
and most delicious in flavor. Squashes of this variety
have been kepta yearin good condition. Pkt., 5c.; oz,
15c.; 1b., $1.50.

Mammoth Chili. This fine squash has been grown to
weigh 300 pounds, while specimens of 200 pounds are very
common. Notwithstanding its large size it is of good
quality, and keeps perfectly until spring. Pkt.,10c.; 0z.,30c.

: Red China, It is
enormously pro-
lific, bearing from
10 to 20 squashes
on avine. Color,
beautiful bright
red. They are
very solid, with
small seed cavity
and of excellent
quality,fine grain-
ed and sweet. Pkt.,
5c.; 0Z., 20¢.

Brazil Sugar. This
distinct, new va-
riety for summer
and autumn use is
the richest flavor-
ed and sweetest of
all squashes. Itis
liked for table use
in every Stage of
its growth. Dur-

SQUASH, RED CHINA, s
ing the month of August, September and October, it has
no equal. [tis enormously productive. A single plant has
vielded as many as twelve perfectly ripened squashes.
‘They weigh from two to four pounds each; measuring six
to eight inches in length and from four to six inches in

thickness. The skin is a beautiful canary color, and gen-
erally handsomely warted. The flesh is also yellow, slight-
ly tinged with green. The vines grow so rapidly that
they are but little liable to injury from the striped bug.
Pkt., 10¢.; 02., 15¢.; Ib., $1.50.

Spinach.
Round Leaf, New thick; the best.

lb., 75c.

Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15c.;

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS,

Bugs anp Puants ror 1889.

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Salsify, (or Oyster Plant.)

A splendid vegetable, having a taste like oysters, when cook-
edin the same way. Pkt,, 5c.; oz., 15c.

Turnip.

Extra Early Milan.
The earliest of all strap-
leaved; flat, mediunr-
sized, smooth, and a
bright purple SOD: The
pure white flesh is of
the most delicious qual-
ity; keeps well all win-
ter. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15c.;
Ib., $l.

Early Flat Dutch.
Pkt., 5¢c.; 0z., 10¢.; lb.,

60c.

Purple Top White
Globe. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
10c.; 1b., 70c.

Large Yellow Globe.
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; lb.,
70c.

Improved American
Rutabaga, Large in

TURNIP) EARLY MILAN. size, smooth and beau-
tiful in shape, quick in growth, crisp, tender and of supe-
rior quality. Im short, it is the finest of all the Ruta-
bagas. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., 70c.

TOMATO, TURNER HYBRID.

Tomatoes.

Turner Mybrid. This grand Tomato is entirely different
from all others, particularly in foliage, which is entire,
and not cut. Itis a rank grower and enormously produc-
tive, outyielding all others. The fruit is extra large in
size and very solid. They have very few seeds and no
hard core, and are unequalled in fine flavor. Without hes-
itation we pronounce it the most valuable of all Tomatoes.
Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 65c.

Cardinal. In this new Tomato are combined all the good
ualities of the many sorts now before the public. Its
shape is perfectly round, solid and smooth; flavor the
best, and fewer seeds than any other sort. Its color is
brilliant cardinal red, which, with its smoothness and fine
shape, makes it most beautiful. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 60c.

Trophy. Largered. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 30c.

President Garfield. A new German variety weighing two
or three pounds. Pkt., 10c.

; Amise.

King Humbert. A very early and very prolific plum To-
mato of excellent quality. The flavor is rich and fruity,
and the Tomatoes are borne in clusters of seven to ten.
Valuable for preserving. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25c.

White Apple or Snowball. A variety of a very light.
straw color, shading off to nearly white. It is of small
size but very prolific and fine flavored as anapple. Pkt...
5c; 02., 35¢.

Tree. An upright strong growing sort, with large red fruit.
A great favorite with many. Pkt., 10c.

TOBACCO, PERSIAN MUSCATELLE.

Tobacco.

Persian Muscatelle. We do not believe in the use of
Tobacco, except for the destruction of insects and as an orna-
mental plant. Yetall of our customers will not agree with
us, and if they must use it, we advise them to try this new
sort, which is the best of all, an exceedingly ornamental] plant,
and so early it can be grown in any State. It is from the
gardens of the King of Persia. The grower says of it: ‘‘It is
one of the earliest varieties we have, of remarkably strong
aud vigorous growth, attaining the height of 5 to 7 feet. The
stalks are strong and heavy, thickly set with leaves, many of
them measuring 3% to 44% feet in length, with proportionate
width; in fact,some of them were almost large enough to
eover the body of a fair-sized man. The leaves are un-
usually small ribbed, very elastic, of finest possibie texture,
and when properly cured, of a light brown color and of mild
flavor; cannot help bringing the highest price in the market.”
Pkt., 15¢.; 02., 50c.; lb., $5.

Vine Peach.

Of this new vegetable we cannot speak from any knowledge
of our own, but quote the introducer’s description. It ap-
pears to belong to the Melon family, and is perhaps worthy of
atrial. The introducer says: ‘The fruit is about the size of
a large peach, oval-shaped and of a bright orange yellow color
somewhat russeted. When it first ripens it is quite hard and
has very little flavor, but soon they become mellow and sweet,
and have arich flavor. When ripe the fruit falls from the
vine, the flesh is very firm with a small cavity in the center,
and when peeled and the seeds taken out they much resemble
peaches. For sweet pickles, pies, or preserving they are su-
perb. A few pieces of sliced lemon, or a little lemon essence,
adds to their flavor and is usually desirable. We had a jar of
them put up in the form of sweet pickles, on exhibition in our
store, which have been praised in the highest terms by all who
have tasted them. In the West and Northwest where fruit is.
scarce, we feel certain that they will quickly become popular,
as they are easily cultivated, wonderfully prolific, and can be:
used in every way in which you would use a peach, except
that they are not usually liked raw.” Pkt., 10,

flerbs.

Pkt., 5c¢.; oz., 10c.

Coriander. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.

Sage. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 20c.

Savory. Summer or Annual, pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.

58 Joun Lewis Cuitps, Frorat Park, N. Y-

“Rare Novelties in Vegetables.

+++

We watcb all Vegetable Novelties as they come out, and offer such as prove really excellent. The following can be relied
upon as being in all respects exactly as represented and should have a place in every garden. Good vegetables are just as
easily grown aS poor eres, and one should plant the best varieties that exist. It is our aim to recommend only the most
worthy sorts, and those who plant the following will be greatly pleased with all of them. We wish to speak particularly of
the Golden Jubilee Tomato, New Mammoth Asparagus, Early Radish Onion, North Pole Potato, White Gem Watermelon, &c.
We also wish to call special attention to the four new Sweet Potatoes offered elsewhere in this Catalogue. They area rare
prize. Do not fail to try them, North or South.

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TOMATO, CHILDS’ GOLDEN JUBILEE.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS,

Buss anp Piants For 1889.

Tomato, Childs’ Golden
oJ ubilee.

New Tomatoes areso numerous, and as a whole so excellent,
that we should not think of putting another on the market if
it did not possess new and sterling merits. This one is not
only worthy of an introduction, but so meritorious that we
have named it in honor of the golden prize we this year give
our patrons, it being the most worthy of all new vegetables
to commemorate the year. The seed was first sent us bya
customer in Australia, who says that it came up by chance
in a corner of his garden, and proved to be the wonder of the
town. Hesept usall the seed from one fruit which he says
weighed over two pounds and was as smooth as an apple, and
as handsome as a ball of gold. Thus it has proved—the enor-
mous fruits weighing upwards of two pounds are of the
deepest and richest golde1 color, and borne very abundantly.
In shape they are mostly 1:vund and smooth as an apple, and
more solid and contain less seeds than any other sort we know,
notwithstanding its enormous size. Its quality is the richest
and best; the only yellow sort we know, of as good (er better)

uality as the best redones. Sliced withred ones for table use
they make a beautiful dish. The skin will peel from them as
readily as though they were scalded, a feature not found in
other tomatoes, and one which will be greatly appreciated by
cooks. Allthe seed we have we grew from the product of
the one big fruit, and we can give only a few seeds in a
packet. 25c. per packet. 5 packets for $1.00.

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PEANUT, EARLY SWEET.

Peanut, Early Sweet.

This most excellent Peanut is so early it can be grown in
any state or in Canada. With us it ripens in August and
produces a good crop. The nuts are small, very compact and

avy with thin shell, and of the Sweetest and most delicious
quality. Greatly superior to the larger and coarser ones. It
makes but little top, and plants can stand 3 to 4 inches apart
in drills. It is a most interesting plant to grow North, arhors

eanut culture is unknown, and will prove a feature of par-
cular interest to the children of the family. A light sandy
soil is best adapted to its growth. Per pkt., 15c.; lb., 50c.

Watermelon, White Gem.

This beautiful Melon
grows to the weight of 8 or
10 pounds, perfectly round
and of ivory white color,
which suggests its name.
The flesh is pink and very
Sweet and delicious. Per
pkt. 15c.

Peach
Tomato.

= This tomato is about the

size, color and shape of a
large full ripe peach, and of
= an entirely different flavor

from a Tomato, and by most

people liked much better.
When gathered, no one is able to tell what they are by their
looks. They are very beautiful and generally taken for some
rare or unknown tropical fruit. A great acquisition. Per
pkt., 10 cts.

WATER MELON, WHITE GEM.

ASPARAGUS, NEW MAMMOTH.

asparagus, New Mammoth.

We believe this to be the most valuable sort in cultivation.
For fine flavor, productiveness, enormous size and quick
growth it hasno superior. It is of full size for cutting the
third year from seed, or the second season from roots; in this
respect ahead of all others. The stalks are of enormous size,
very tender and delicious. It starts very early and its season
of cutting continues to the very latest. Per pkt. 15c. Plants
7d5e. per doz.; $4. per 100.

Potato, Golden Ball.

For some years this has been a favorite variety on the farms
at the base of the Blue Mountains ; its origin is unknown.
They are of good size and shape, The skin is reddish, and the
flesh a pure, rich golden yellow, making a very handsome dish,
especially when served mashed. Quality the very best. With
us they have proved of hardy vigorous growth and very pro-
ductive. A most beautiful, valuable, and interesting variety
to grow. Fine tubers, 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 12 for $1.50. Post-

paid,
Gorn, Ruby Queen.

A new, very early flint Corn, of a deep and rich ruby red
color. It is the most beautiful Corn we ever saw. Pkt., 20c.

JoHn Lewis Cuitps, Frorat Pars, N. Y.

ONION,

EARLY RADISH.

Onion, Karly Radish.

This is a new vegetable which we cannot too strongly rec-
ommend. In fact anything we can say will fail to do it jus-
tice Itisasmall, white, flat onion, no larger than a turnip
radish and so early that it matures the last of July from May
sown seed. It isso mild and delicious in flavor that it is eaten
raw with salt like a radish, and is a most wholesome and appe-
tising relish. When cooked it is also superb and leaves no
odor whatever to the breath, and but very little when eaten
raw. No Onion can approach it in fine and delicate flavor,
either raw or cooked, It has not a particle of toughness or
coarseness. Raw, it is very crisp, tender and sweet, even sur-
passing in this respect the finest of radishes. The bulbs being
so small,seed can be sown quite thick in drills, and they will
produce a solid mat of bulbs, covering the ground in the row
completely. Three weeks earlier than any other onion.
Beautiful white skin; size, 1 to 144 inch in diameter, 34 inch
thick. Per pkt., 15c.; oz. 50c.

Squash, Metcalf.

This new sort comes from Maine, where the best squashes
we have ever seen are produced. Itis of the Boston Marrow
type, and is of a deep, rich orange color, being extremely dry,
tine grained and sweet. It is, in fact, the finest eating squash
we have ever tried. and keeps well into the winter. Our seed

is raised in Maine, and is true and pure, and will be found su-
enor to squash seed raised in any other part of the country
er pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; lb., $4.

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HILDS NORTHPOLE POTATO.

The earliest of all Potatoes and comes from Northern
Maine. In the climate of New York, it is fit for the table early
in June, being far ahead of the Early Rose or any other sort
we have tested. It is of medium size, smooth, white and
handsome, and in quality the finest of any Potato we have
ever eaten, being extremely fine grained and mealy, and
having a delicious flavor peculiar to itself. Our stock of it
being as yet small, we cannot offer it by the peck or bushel.
Price of tubers by mail, post paid, 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.,
12 for $1.50, postpaid. By express at buyers expense, $1.00
per doz.; $8. per 100.

ASPARAGUS, CHICHORY.

asparagus, (hichory.

This remarkable vegetable is quite new. It is a wonderful
curative for all disorders of the stomach. It produces a large
quantity of compact short stems, which when cut, are repro-
duced time after time. The benefit derived from the consump-
tion of these stems for only a short time, by those having
weak digestion, is said to be remarkable. The leaves when
boiled make a very wholesome and delicious salad. It can be
blanched and rendered very tender by simply covering. When
fully known, this vegetable will prove to be a valuable acqui-
sition to our gardens and vegetable markets, and no garden
should be without it. Per pkt., 20 cts.

(,uernsey
Parsnip.

This is a greatly im-
proved and wonder-
fully fine strain of the
Guernsey Hollow
Crown Parsnip. It is
strictly a table variety
and has no_resem-
blance to what is called
the Guernsey Stock
Parsnip, which is not
good ior table use.
The roots do not grow
as long as the Hollow
Crown, but are of a
greater diameter, and
more easily gathered.
It is a very heavy
cropper; the roots are
smooth, about twelve
inches in length. The
flesh is fine grained
and sweet all the way
through, and of ex-
cellent quality to the
centre. Pkt., 10 cts.;
0Z., 25 cts.

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SPECIAL OFFER.

Our 10 Great Vegetable Novelties for 31.00,

For only $1.00, we will send one packet seed each of our
| 10 best Vegetable Novelties as follows: Golden Jubilee To-
mato, Peach Tomato, Peanut, Mammoth Asparagus, Radish
Onion, Metcalf Squash, Ruby Queen Corn, Guernsey Pars-
nip, White Gem Water Melon and Asparagus Chichory. At
regular rates they would cost $1.50.

Sprinc CaTALOGUE OF SEEDS, BuLtBs AND PLants For 1889.

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AGRICULTURAL SEEDS.

To those interested in high grade farm seeds, the following will prove interesting.

in this line we offer but few sorts,

only such as have special merits, and they can be relied upon for all that is claimed tor them.

New Japanese Buckwheat.

In 1883 a Japanese gentleman sent a thimbleful of the seed
to a friend residing in New Jersey, from which a little seed
was saved, and in 1885 a half-bushel. From this half-bushel,
in 1886, the crop was forty bushels. Sown the same day as the
Silver Hull, it ripened a week earlier and yielded almost as
much again. From ONE GRAIN planted in a garden the pro-
duct was 850 RIPE KERNELS. The kernels are at least TWICH
the size of those of any other variety; in color they are also
distinct, being of a rich, dark shade of brown. The flour
made from it is equal in quality to that of any other buck-
wheat, while it is much more productive than any other ard
succeeds well as far north as Canada. As the straw is heavier
and its branches more, it does not need to be sown as thickly
as other kinds. Package, 10 cts.3 lb., 40 cts., post-
paid, by mail. By express, peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00.

qlfalfa, or [;ucerne, Giant clover.)

(THE GREAT FERTILIZING AND FORAGE PLANT.)

This plant has been thor-
oughly tested in all parts of
the country and has proved
to be one of the most valu-
able products of the soil.
@ The following are its prin-
cipal points of merit:

) Ist. It is such a rapid
\” grower that it yields three
y enormous crops of hay in
a season, maturing its first
crop in about two months
gq from the time growth com-
mences. The second crop
will mature in six weeks
= from the time of cutting,
and the third in five weeks.

2d. It will thrive on dry,
barren sandy soil where no
Z, other vegetation will grow
= at all.

j 3d. Its strong roots go
f4,down into the ground
“1 more than twenty feet and
Jif there is moisture or fer-
tilizing ingredients not on
the surface, it will find it
and bring them up, result-
=== ing in a rank top growth,
=so that
4th. When plowed under
it proves the greatest of all
: fertilizers and poor worth-
=: less soil can in a short time
=—3:be made rich and produc-
=e tive without a penny’s
worth of manure or other
fertilizers.
5th. Itstands erect, never
lodging or falling down
like ordinary clover and
outyields it two to one, and
is good for two or three
crops per year for ten years
without renewing.
6th. Cattle eat it entirely
up with great relish,
but like red clover it will
bloat them if allowed to eat

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Culture.—Sow 15 lbs. to
the acre either alone or
with oats or other grain.
If sown on very poor land,
clear sand or gravel, sow
20 lbs. to theacre. It isnot
recommended for land that
ea is very wet and soggy. Cut
when in full bloom. It is
entirely hardy in all parts.
=== Pricepertrial packet 10c ;

Se b., 50c.; 5 Ibs., $2.00, post-
— paid; by express, 10 lai
2.50; 100 lbs., $20.00.

Martin Amber Winter Wheat

Heads of remarkable size frequently growing to measure
7 inches in length, well filled from butt to tip, beardless, and
with white chaff Grains of a beautiful amber color, large
size, full and plump, with husk so thin as to be almost trans-
parent, as hard and flinty as any wheat grown, yielding but
little bran, but an uncommon large return of the very finest
flour, which in numerous trials has made the sweetest and
best bread possible. We can give you a better idea of its pro-
ductiveness when we say it will yield 5 to 10 more bushels
por acre than any other variety we have knowledge of.

kt., 10c.; qt., 40c.; peck, $1.25 postpaid.

(orn, Golden Pjew-f[)rop.

A valuable variety for the North, and in other sections for
late planting, as it grows quickly and matures early. It is an
eight-rowed flint variety, somewhat resembling the Canada
Yellow in appearance, but brighter in color; small white cob.
Pkt., 10c.; lb., 40c.; 3 lbs. for $1.00, postpaid; by express, $2.25

oe Gorn, Hickory King. -

A pure white dent Corn, with the smallest cob, and largest
grain known. It can well be called the giant Corn for it grows
15 feet high. It isa great yielder, each stalk bearing two or
three enormous ears. Pkt, lic.

Gorn, Golden Beauty.

This is undoubtedly the largest grain and handsomest yel-
low corn ever seen. The ears are of perfect shape, with from
ten to fourteen straight rows of brightest golden-yellow
grains, of remarkable size, and filled out completely to the
extreme end of cob. The cobs are unusually small; when
broken in half the grains will always reach across. The rich-
ness of color and fine quality of grain make it very superior
for grinding into meal. The grains are not of hard, flinty
type, neither are they so soft as to be greatly shriveled, as in
the Golden Dent. The ears are easily shelled, although the
kernels are firm on the ear, and in every respect present as
perfect a type as could be desired. Pkt., 10c.; lb., 40c.; 3 lbs.,
$1.00, postpaid ; $2.00 bush. by express.

New Brazilian Flour Corn

This is claimed to be the most wonderful variety of grain
ever introduced. When ground and bolted like wheat, it
makes a flour unsurpassed in quality, while its productiveness
is truly marvelous. The ears are 7 to 9 inches long, small cob,
well filled with beautiful white kernels, and from four to
eight ears are produced on every stalk. It is fully equal if not
superior to the best varieties of sweet corn for boiling and
roasting in a green state, being exceedingly sweet, rich, juicy
and delicious. It is further claimed to produce five times as
much flour to the acre as wheat, being equally as good as the
best wheat flour for bread making and all culinary purposes.
Though our experience with this wonderful novelty is
limited, we are satisfied that it is in every respect all that is
claimed for it. Pkt., 10c.; lb. 60c.; 2 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. By
express we will send 10 lbs. for $3.00.

Qat, Golden Giant.

A grand new Oat, growing very tall and stooling enormous-
ly, with stiff strong stems, grain bright yellow borne in im-
mense heads. It yields better than any other variety. Pkt.,

15e.; Ib., 50c.
flulless Barley.

An important acquisition to the grains ot this country.
Grows two and one-half feet high. Heads long and well filled
with plump, heavy kernels, hulless like wheat when threshed.
Ripens early and yields well. Should be sown on rich, grav-
elly, warm upland. Pkt., 10c.; Ib., 40c. :

Saskat.Fife Spring Wheat.

Claimed to be ‘*‘ the best No. 1 hard Amber Wheat yet intro-
duced. Unequaled for productiveness, earliness and vigor,
and singularly exempt from smut, and other diseases.’’ Pkt.,
10c.; lb. 40c.. postpaid ; by express, peck, 80c.; bush., $2.75.

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Joun Lewis Cuiips, Frorar Park, N. Y.

| (Choice Summer - Flowering Rubs.

The Bulbs generally known as Summer Flowering are those that will not bear freezing, and require to be taken up in the
fall after early frosts, thoroughly dried, and ae away in the cellar until spring. They require no more care or labor in their
eultivation than the growing of Potatoes, and during their continuance in bloom make a most gorgeous exhibition. We make
aspecialty of this grand class of flowers, and have a superior stock of Bulbs. Our Gladiolus cannot be excelled. The elegant
French seedlings and Lemoine’s Hybrids are new classes with flowers of indescribable beauty. Our Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses
and Gloxinias are unsurpassed, while our list of Amaryllis is the fiinestin the country. The Tigridias and Tritomas are flowers
of great beauty and Begonias and Zephyranthes are gems which must not be oyerlooked. Plant a good collection of Bulbs and

you will thank us for this advice.
(Gladiolus.

The Gladiolus is the most showy of all Summer Flowering Bulbs; in fact, no flower equals it for brilliant display, and none
are more easily grown. Bulbs should be planted in the open ground from last of April to first of July, and thew will bloom
from July to October. Plant three inches deep and four inches apart. In October the Bulbs should be lifted, dried, and stored
in the cellar over winter. They produce the finest effect when planted in clumps or masses, and a bed of a hundred or more is
agrand sight. Too much cannot be said in praise of our seedlings and mixtures, They will produce a gorgeous array of choice
colors. Look at our unparalleled offer of five choice sorts for 25 cents, and remember that we retail more named Gladi-
olus than any other house in the world.

The following varieties are all Extra Fine, as we have discarded all old, poor sorts, and offer these at VERY LOW PRICES.
We can supply every known variety, some 300 or 400 sorts, either old or new, but have only space here to catalogue a few of the
rery best.

; : Each. Per Doz. Per 100
Abbie, deep rosy crimson, with white band through each petal; cup-shaped flower, beautiful

ATIC ISHN CER Ae ee ec cre ocd meee eee ten te eet Daee Eee Eas Hastie eroetk’s 3 $ 80 $800
Am@ele, beautiful white oop yecmeccn cme. ota) seme neee seers eres 20 1 50 $10 00
Big Medicine, new; very tall spike, white, marked violet 25 2 00 10 00
Brenchleyensis, bright, deep scarlet; one of the best..............---.-2- 22 --e cee eece cece eee 10 60 5 00
Chameleon, large, slaty lilac flowers, white bands and creamy white blotches ; spikes large

ANGICOMPACHE eee eee eee een eee o eee eeeeatoes Ju oe sale eleeeepepeeeote Se RE eeeEEn 50 450 30 00
Ceres, pure white, blotched carmine; fine,...........---...22. 220 sence ne cee eee eee 10 60 600
Eugene Scribe, light pink, flamed carmine; one of the very best................ 20 125 8 00
Felician David, light cherry, with large white blotches; extra fine 20 150 8 00
Galathea, carnation, striped with carmine........--.- -- 22.2.5 ne enn eee een nee nen een ees 15 100 6 00
Golden Sceptre, beautiful clear yellow, spike large and of beautifulform. A superb new sort 20 150 9 00
Jonm Bullonvhite) sometimes|striped wiolebie-ee-na-= eae eae ne eee ae oe eee eee eeeeeneee 5 Bt) 400
mai Candeurs fineiclear white; beautiful) tonm=pe. -o 3. eee eee eer eee cee ee nee nee oe eee 25 2 00 10 00
La Poussinsilightired: swithlarcewhite throats-+- peo) ooo awe eo eee eee eee 20 175 909
Little Charlie, deep rosy crimson, with large white blotches; fine form, rare beauty......-. 20 175 900
Lysander, crimson black with pure white blotches, large and grand..................... ..- : 1 00 10 00
Mad. Monneret, delicate rose, large and beautiful spike................----..2.--2-..2.. - =. 2 2 00 10 00
Marie Dumortier, white, striped rose and purple ; a finesort 15 150 8 00
Martha Washington, fine lemon yellow, lower petals sometimes marked rose. It branches

- freely and produces several large, beautiful spikes; new and excellent............ 5. 25 2 00 10 00

Napoleon If, bright scarlet and white; fine..... ... ..-...... ....-..- he z 15 1 50 8 00
Princess of Wales, white, flaked with crimson; a magnificent sort ......................... 20 1 50 8 00
Shakespeare, pure white marked violet crimson, spikes and flowers very large, and of the

most beautiful shape; very rare and beautiful it) 5 00 30 00
Stella, white, flamed carmine; fine..............................-. : 20 175 9 00
Sultanaypyrniteplotched (crimson ieee meer cen. ne eee cere oar tee epee eee enter ae 15 1 50 8 0
Wallace Moore, pinkish white, freely marked with brilliant rose; extra .................... 10 10 00

For $3.00 WE WILL MAIL ONE BULB EACH OF THE ABOVE 24 KINDS.
Also, notice that we will, for only 25c. send one Flowering Bulb each of Brenchleyensis,

Golden Sceptre, Mad. Monneret, Eugene Scribe, and Shakespeare. See page 1.
Mixed Bulbs of 300 varieties, first size .. ....... .... Po scerhm dane Sab SoG c Ro adao eb sero Sesecn teases 30 200
Mixed Bulbs of 300 varieties, second size, but willali flower thissummer..... ... ........ ....- 20 150

Our mixed Gladiolus are very fine indeed, being choice varieties only. All old and common ones have been discarded, and
customers can depend upon having a large and magnificent variety of colors. They cannot »e too highly praised.

New Giant Flowered French | fi[ardy Gladiolus.
Seedling Gladiolus.

These we have procured from the renowned French Hybrid-

The following beautiful Gladiolus are hardy and can be left in
the ground over winter or stored in the cellar same
as ordinary varieties, as may be desired.

izers and they are truly grand. They all have those gigantic Each.
and beautifully formed spikes and flowers, and vivid colors so Dracocephalus, bronzy yellowish green; an odd and
peculiar to the French sorts. They are tall and strong grow- Curious: Color: =. 5. - eee ee ee eee ee 30
ers, and the spikes of bloom are usually three feet or more in Lemoinei, large flower, sulphur vellow, with maroon
length. They possess the greatest possible variety of colors, and crimson; magnificent. ....................-. 20
and all exceedingly choice, equal to any collection of best Marie Lemoine, delicate pink and yellow, with
named varieties. AJ] colors mixed, no two will be alike, 15 cts crimson blotches, large flower.....-............. ..-- 20

Saundersoni, a grand variety bearing beautiful light
scarlet blossoms, the throat of which is thickly spot-
ted with white, unlike any other sort........... BL
For 75 cts. we will send one bulb each of the above 4 sorts.

each ; 3 for 30 cts.- 12 for $1.00.

Lemoine’s New f[ardy #_y-

brid Gladiolus.

Mixed colors. Of all Gladiolus, these are among the most
curious and beautiful. The odd and fascinating markings of
the flowers, and their beautiful shape resembles the fascinating
beauty of that rarest of all flowers, the Orchid. Yellow,
crimson, white, brown, green, pink, ete , are blended together
producing an effect seen in no other flower. Seed which will
bloom the second year, 20 cts. per pkt,; large bulbs, 10 cts.
each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for 90 cts.

({ladiolus, Purpurea uratus.

‘This is one of the most beautiful and graceful of all Gladi-
olus, especially for cutting for vases or large boquets. The
spikes of bloom are tall, slender and extremely graceful. It
branches freely and each bulb produces several Spikes. The
bulbs are perfectly hardy and can be left in the ground over
winter, where they will increase rapidly. Price, 5 cts. each; 6
for 25 cts.; 12 for 40 cts.

Sprinc CaTALoGueE or SEEpDs, ButBs AND PLants For 1889.

63

WH

GLADIOLUS.

Amaryllis.

The Amarvllis is one of the noblest and grandest family of
flowering bulbs. Though they are of very easy culture, the
rocess of increasing them is so slow that many of the best
inds are quite expensive. A few should, however, be found
among every good collection of plants, as they live to a great
age and are sure to thrive well with ordinary culture. They
can be kept in pots the year round or planted in the open
ground during summer, as may be desired. Our mode of cul-
ture is to plant them in the open ground during June, after
they are done blooming inside. Here they will make a very
strong growth and often bloom some before September, at
which time they are again potted and carried in for winter
and spring blooming. Amaryllis always gives great satisfac-
tion, for their flowers are truly grand. Our collection is the
finest in the country. Each
Artemisia, pure white, with large vermilion stripes
and very large flower; extra fine; new.............. 2 50.
Aspasie, white, tinted yellow and red; largeand perfect 4 00
Aulica, Stenopetalion, a truly magnificent species
haying large orange crimson flowers, beautifully
veined with scarlet 2 50

Beilladonma, violet and white
Blandaybrmchtmedmeree a eeersrs. 4.)
Rubra, dark, deep crimson

Cleopatra, red and white; fine

Clovis, fine transparent red ; very large well-opened
flower, with large white stripe in each petal; extra..

Corsaire, petals deep cherry red, shading to orange red
at the edges, with large pure white band in centre;
very large, perfectly shaped flower; new

AMARYLLIS.

Each
Crinum Americanum, a grand sort, splendidly
adapted to growing in the open ground where it
flowers magnificently. Flowers pure white, expand-
ing to the width of six or eight inches and exquisitely

fracrants 3ibulbs for Sls00) ee ee eee eee 50:
Crocea, orange scarlet with white.... ................. 1 50
Etoile, transparent yellow on white ground, striped

and stained with’ purple..--.... 22).9.. 122220. 2 6 00
Equestre, scarlet, yellow centre; a fine sort........... 2D
Eugene Souchet, new and fine; dark purplish red

with pure white stripe .............. .. .....-.--.-- .. 7 00
Formosissima, intense crimson; a splendid variety. 25
Gigantea, (Josephinea), a variety of gigantic size..... 7 00
Hercules light red, of enormous size, with pure

white bands on Jower petals; new and splendid...... 10 00
J. &. Childs, <A grand novelty. Flowers very large,

outside of petals greyish white, inside bright ciear

pink, striped and suffused with pure white. A very

free bloomer, and flowers of the most perfect form,

and continue a long time in bloom... ................. 2 00
Johmsonii, crimson, striped white; magnificent old

Ei ao cecUAnch soaD saan aera amon roan soconaraded dep 6)
Oriflamme, new; white, with large salmon-red bands.

Large well-opened flower of splendid shape......... 2 50
Perfection des Blamehes, new and splendid. Fine

white, tinged with rose and striped with carmine.

Large well-opened flower of perfect shape.-..... ... 7 00
Perle, sulphur white, with large salmon stripes........ 5 50
Phoebe, pure white, stained and striped with carmine a

THOS ESOL SOE h Bate De CI AC aE aoe BERS EObneoaesnrancctnS c 35
Prince of Oramge, orange scarlet..................... 1 50
Robusta, a fine, rank growing, dark sort.............. 1 20
Rubis, new; cherry red and violet salmon, striped

white; vigorous and fine.....................-.... .... 8 00
Regina, brilliant orange scarlet; one of the best winter

bloomers; large well-open flower.... ..... .......... 50
Solandriaeflora, pink and white; very rare.......... 3 00

Vallota Purpurea, large beautiful blooms of the
most intense fiery scarlet. The large strong bulbs of
this fine variety which we send out will flower mag-
nificently in the open ground with treatment like
(CUETs bio) ID clsa ene SapeBEInE OR DoncorcdacotcpodcoMBborade bec 50
Vittata, White Groumd, white with scarlet

stripes and flakes........... ....... pecsoods RN Ge 75
WVittata, Red Ground, red or crimson, striped and
variegated white............... SaupnnoodedaoMOaAddsO NCO 70

Mixed Colors, of the above finest named sorts, among
which are many ot the rarest and finest. Large bulbs,

BOO IKOVossocwpocuravosooes Pee aGBr lab dceda too 2 75
For a more complete list of Amaryllis with descriptions and
prices, see our book of Liliesand Amaryllis, price 20 cts.

(,loxinias.

One of the choicest and most beautiful of ait buibous plants,.
producing bell shaped flowers 3 inches long and of the richest
and most varied colors, the spots and markings being ex-
tremely beautiful. They succeed best in pots or vases and
require protection from the sun in extremely hot weather.
They succeed best as a house or conservatory plant and are
certainly unsurpassed for beauty. Our collection is superb,
comprising all the most beautiful marked sorts and a large
range of self colors, white, blue, scarlet, blocd-red, etc. 50 cts.
cach 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75. All different and beautiful
colors.

GLOXINIAS,

[Fuberoses.

The Tuberose is one of the choicest of flowers. They pro-
duce long spikes of pure white, wax-like double flowers of
great fragrance and beauty. By many their fragrance is con-
sidered to be the finest of aU flowers, and surely no flower has
a purer wax-like appearance. The bulbs we offer are very
large and fine and will bloom profusely the coming season.
At all the great shows, where our Tuberoses have been ex-
hibited, they have never failed to take first prize over all com-
petitors; the general excellence of our Excelsior Pearls being

TUSEROSES.

| Special Offer.

Joun Lewis Curtps, Frorat Park, N. Y.

ahead of all others. Tuberose culture is a special feature of
our business, as we grow several acres of them, and those who
purchase bulbs from us can be sure they are getting the best
quality in the world, direct from headquarters. Bulbs can be
planted from April to June in pots or the open ground.
Plant three inches deep in good rich soil and do not allow
them to be overrun with weeds or other plants if you desire
them to bloom early.

Each

TIGRIDIA,
Wearnid: ab
[figridias.

There has been great improvement in this flower during the
past few years. Not only have the yellow and crimson ones
been greatly improved in color and size, but we now have to
offer a grand new white variety, which is the finest novelty
sent from Europe in several years. The Tigridia should be
planted in the open ground in May. They commence bloom-
ing early in July and produce an abundance of gorgeous
flowers till October. Late in autumn the bulbs should be
lifted, dried and stored in the cellar like Gladiolus. They are
one of the easiest plants in the world to cultivate, always sure
to bloom abundantly in any situation, and the large showy
flowers are sure to attract and please.

Each
Conchiflora, fine yellow, spotted with crimson; 12
TORSO s ee eee eters aes soso he aeons - 10
Grandifiora, very large, bright crimson, centre varie-
gated with yellow. i2for$l00............. 2.22.5... 10

Grandifiora Alba, new; flowers very large, of pure
ivory whiteness, spotted with crimson. First offered
in this country by usin 1883, and has proved to be the
grandest novelty in summer-flowering bulbs which
has been offered in several years. Few flowers on our
grounds have been so greatly admired. 12 for $1.50. 15
For 25 cts. we will send one bulb each

of the3sorts. 5of each for $1.00.

Sprinc CATALOGUE OF SEEDS,

65

Burss anp PLants For 1889.

BEGONIA.

Begonias, (Tuberous-Rooted.)

These Begonias now rank among the finest bulbs for sum-
mer fiowering. A plant presents a most magnificent sight
and is covered with flowers the whole season. They are best
adapted for pot and vase culture and require the same treat-
ment as Gloxinias. Our collection is magnificent, composed
only of the new gigantic flowered sorts which have been so
greatly admired at our greenhouses. Each.
All Colors, mixed; 3 for 75 cts............. 0.2... Ehret 30
Double, Wixed Colors. These produce large dou-

ble blossoms of various colors and great beauty ;

BiOwr GEV 554: scoodo!) cookBdalseaapose bound dds iol acporaE 90
Daviesi, beautiful pink, a tall grower, branching free-
ly and flowering most profusely for a long period.... 25

Montbretia.

A most beautiful new bulb throwing up several flower stalks
from one bulb, bearing aspike of blossoms from six to ten
inches long-and numerous small side spikes, making it very
floriferous. Its blossoms are perfect in form and graceful in
habit. It is,infact,a gem among summer flowering bulbs,
possessing rare grace and beauty. Finest mixed sorts, 10 cts.

each; 3 for 25 cts.
; WfhK
The WW \\\

Spotted Calla.

The leaves of this beautiful
Calla are deep green, with
numerous white spots, which
gives the plant a magnificent
appearance. The flowersare
pure white, with a black cen-
tre, and very beautiful. They
grow freely in any soil, either
indoors or out. They flower
splendidly in the garden,
treated like Gladiolus; that
is, planted in spring and dug
in autumn and kept in the
cellar dry over winter. The
bulbs we send out are large
and solid, and will all flower
freely soon after planted. As
a pot plant it is splendid.
20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents.
A few extra large and strong
bulbs at 30 cents each.

SPOTTED CALLA.

Maderia Vine.

A beautiful rapid growing climber, bearing graceful ra-
cemes of very fragrant white flowers. The vine is very pretty
and useful. 10 cts. each; 75 cts. per dozen.

Caladium Fsculentum.
A splendid tropical
\ / plant, growing four feet

(\

i /

igh, with immense leaves
beautifully veined and
variegated with different
shades of green. As a
single plant or mass for
the lawn or flower-bed it
is very fine. Grow only
in open ground. 20 cents
each; $2 per dozen.

na

Caladium, Faney.

These have large ele-
gant leaves, spotted,
marked and variegated
with white, pink, scarlet,
ss, etc.,and are best suited
SAEZ for pot culture in shady
== situation. They are

—=—~*- among the yery finest

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, foliage plants, and are al-
ways greatly admired. Our collection is superb, including all
the finest and most highly colored sorts,which were so greatly
admired at our place the pastsummer. 40 cts. each; 3 for $i.

CALADIUM FANCY,

[pomea
Mexicana.

This beautiful climber is also
offered among *‘ Specialties and
Novelties,” with the Moonflow-
ers. Itis also entitled to a place
here as it isa summer flowering
bulb. It formsza root as large as
a Dahlia which issafely wintered
in any cellar, and when planted
outin the spring it commences a
strong growth at once, and is
really the most useful of all
climbing plants, as it starts so
early and growsso rapidly. Its
flowers are of a satin violet crim-
son color, and remain open all
day. 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts.

IPOMAEA MEXICANA,

DO NOT FAIL TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE
MAY FLOWER.

IT IS JUST WHAT LOVERS AND CULTIVATORS OF
FLOWERS NEED.

66

Joun Lewis CuILps,

Friorat Park,

NX

ANEMCNE.

2\nemones.

Though these are classed as hardy bulbs and usually planted
in the fall they are not generally cultivated, as our winters
north of Washington are usually too severe for them. Ithas
recently been discovered that they succeed admirably when
planted in the early spring, and treated as summer flowering
bulbs. They bloom magnificentiy, and are among the most
brilliant of all flowers. We have imported from France a
large stock of the finest large flowered strain, which we highly
recommend. Thcy also make exceedingly fine pot plants.
Plant as early in spring as possible. Do not think the bulbs
worthless because they look dry and dead.

Double and Single, ail colors mixed, from white to the
darkest scarlet. A magnificent strain which will make a
grand show. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts; 12 for75 cts.

Fulgens, flowers single, intense scarlet. Very showy.
5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per dozen.

Rose de Nice, fine double flowers, beautiful rosy pink. A
splendid winter bloomer for pots. 15 cts. each; 3 for30 cts.

.
HYACINTHUS, CANDICANS.

Fivacinthus, Candicans.

A new species of Hyacinth which blooms during August
ana September, grows three to five feet high, with spikes of
pure white flowers two feet or over in length. This grand
plant was introduced a few years since, and its great value is

being more and more appreciated. The bulbs are large, round

| and solid, and throw up strong flower stems three to five feet

high, which are a gigantic spike of bell-shaped white blos-
soms. Planted in the spring they bloomin August, September
and October, strong bulbs producing two, three and eyen four

| flowerstems. They are PEDEORY, hardy and can be Jeft in the

following, Montbretia, Spotted Calla,

ound Over winter, or if preferred, they can be lifted in the
all,and like Gladiolus, kept dry until spring. A bed of a
dozen or more bulbs produces a grand effect. A few planted
in the centre of a bed of Verbenas, Petunias or other flowers,
make a beautiful display. Planted anywhere, singly or in
clumps, they are magnificent. For a cemetery nothing can
be more beautiful or appropriate, and nothing thrives better
in any situation orissurer to bloom. We have sold them for
four years, and wherever they have gone they have created a

| perfect sensation, being so beautiful and unlike anything else

| freely this summer.

in cultivation. We have the largest stock of these bulbs in
America and offer them at extremely low prices. Price of
large, strong bulbs, sure to bloom abundantly this season, 1c.
each: 3for25cts; 12 for $1; 22 for $1.50. Form clubs for
these bulbs.

(Charming \J[exican Bulbs.

Milla, Biflora, bulbs bloom freely, the blossoms being

pice white, large and star shaped, usually borne in pairs.

he flower stems 12 to 18inches high. Very desirable for

pot culture as wellas for the garden. The flowers last a

ong time when cut and placed in vases of water. 15 cts.
each; $1.50 a dozen.

Cyclobothra Flava, the habit of this splendid novelty is
charming. The flowers are golden yellow with black spots
and beautifully bell shaped. 15 cts. each; $1.50 a dozen.

Bessera Elegans, a new summer flowering bulb of rare
beauty, bearing in great numbers brilliant red droopin
flowers as seen in the cut. Itis of the easiest culture, an
blooms most profusely for along period. For cutting for
bouquets or vases it is charming, especially when used
with Euphorbia Carollata. 15 cts, each; $1.50 per dozen.

Special Offer.—For 30 cents we will send one of each.

Zephyranthes.

The Zephyr flowers or “Fairy
Lilies* are gems of rare beauty.
Planted in pots orthe open ground
they produce very beautiful Lily-
like flowers all summer, and will be
greatly admired by all whosee them
They are easily grown and succeed
anywhere, and should be extensively
grown bothas garden and pot plants

Atamasco, large pure white.
10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.

Rosea, beautiful clear rosy pink.
15 cts. each; 3 for 30 cts.

smiphorey fine yellow. New.

cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.

ZEPHYRANTHES -

JT ritoma, Grandiflora.

Few fiowers produce such a strik-
ing effect and are so attractive as
this grand herbaceous plant. It
throws up flower stalks three to five
feet high, bearing large solid spikes
of flame colored flowers of grea
size and brilliancy. Grown singly or
in massesit has a grand effect, and
blooms until snow comes, regardless
of fall frosts. Plantsare hardy with
good protection, but they are best
wintered in the cellar buried in dry-
ish sand or soil. Those who haye
never seen this plant in bloom will
be surprised at its magnificence.
Having an enormous stock of this

lant we offer it at a tee which we

ope will induce all to plant it.
Strong plants, which will blossom
20 cents each ;

3 for 50 cents.

OUR ‘POPULAR’ COLLECTION OF BULBS.
FIVE GRAND SORTS FOR 50 CENTS.

fine bulb each of the
Caladium Z£sculentum,
Hyacinthus Candidans and Anemone. In ordering simply ask
for the “Popular” Collection of Bulbs at 50 cents.

TRITOMA, GRANDIFLORA.

For only 50 cents we will send one

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| d{ardy “Bulbs and Plants.

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To many this will be the most interesting part of the Catalogue.

Hardy Bulbs and Plants are now among the most pop-

ular of all garden flowers, and justly do they merit suck popularity, for among them are many of the brightest gems of the
floral world. A border along a walk or drive filled with a good variety of Hardy Bulbs and Plants, isa constant source of

brightness, fragrance and joy from March to November.

To many this class of flowers is especially desirable on account of

their living in the open ground from year to year, and increasing in size and beauty all the time, with but little care or atten-

tion.

They can be planted and left undisturbed for many years, but we advise giving them good culture with spade and hoe.

For specimen clumps on the lawn the Eulalias are good. Perennial Phloxes make a beautiful bed by themselves, as do Lilies

and Hibiscus, but a mixed border of many varietiesis probably the most satisfactory.

Inour Fall Catalogue we offer a much

larger variety of hardy plants, as many sortscan be safely sent out only at that season, and those we do not offer in this list.
Lilies and many other Bulbs and Plants in this department cannot be sent out later than May 15th, and we would in all

cases advise planting in April or earlier.

Our “GurmDE TO Linty CuLTURE,”’ No. 3, revised and
enlarged and beautifully illustrated, is ready at all times.
It describes 200 varieties and tells how to. grow them.
Tt tells how high each kind grows, when it blooms, where it
comes from, ete. Sent post-paid on receipt of only 20 cents.
We issue this book because we cannot, in our brief Catalogues
give full description, with modes of culture and numerous

jllustrations. All who are interested in Lilies should send at
once for a copy. It also hasalong chapter on Amarryllis,
giving descriptions and modes of culture of all the different
species, together with many fine illustrations.

When Lilies or Other hardy Bulbs or Plants are received
and you are not ready to plant them in the open ground at
once, they should be kept in moist soil in a cool cellar or shed.

The following are but a few of the many sorts we can
supply. Look to our Lily Book for full list of varieties and
prices, and all information concerning them. ne

ach.

Auratum, the Golden-Banded Lily of Japan, large and
sound home-grown bulbs, which will give satisfac-
Om, I2Ge Cyt, WWWoocoe Moasodode BepaodooesocDNonded $ 30
Bulbs of enormous size, per dozen $5...... ...... 50

Aurea Maculatum, a most beautiful sort, growing
only one foot high, and producing in June several
elegant upright flowers of the most beautiful soft
light apricot yellow, spotted with black. It is one of
the most pleasing sorts in cultivation. 3 for 35 cents 15

Bicolor, another grand early blooming sort, exceed-
ingly showy, being of a brilliant red color, flamed
with yellow, very large and perfect. 3 for 30 cents 15

Batemanniz, new and beautiful; deep apricot tint,
UGK DO HO. soccosapbe ooosgueobpaobEaSoNauE sgaddacaadss 20

Browni, Queen of the trumpet-formed Lilies, white
with chocolate marks; very fragrant; a grand sort

Candidum, pure white, very fragrant; a fine oldsort.
tare ClOSib Fall adsaccacdsaecsboruabe toner dEosouS Eouc 20

Excelsum, delicate buff, one of the very finest of lilies 50

Giganteum, 8 to 12 f.et high, with large heads of
white flowers, which are striped with red.............

Japonicum Colchesteri, immense trumpet-formed
flowers, white and brown, one of the rarest and
grandest Wilies ever grown.....-.-.-...---.-22+.+----- 1 50

Longiflorum, white, trumpet-formed, very fragrant 2

Harrisi, a splendid new variety, producing larger and
longer flowers than the other varieties, and a great
many more of them. It also blooms much earlier,

and is much more desirable forfercing .............. 30
Pomponium Verum, bright scarlet; very graceful

Drilliantaned CesirAplewe sacs. ctaee ah ceccise le wiser cee 75
Pulchellum, star shaped crimson flower, a splendid

variety, and one that will surely give satisfaction.... 50

Pyrenaiceum, tall and graceful, with fine drooping
flowers in great profusion. Yellow, spotted black.. 50
Superbum, orange and scarlet; very fine..... ....... 15
§zovitzianum, (Colchicum), this is one of the grand-
est Lilies we have ever seen. Color, beautiful lemon

yellow, spotted black..... -. -..... 11.2... sees eee 75

Each
Speciosum, (Lancifolium), no flower garden can be
complete without some varieties of this most beauti-
ful class of Lilies. They are sure to thrive and give
satisfaction in any situation, They are fragrant,
pure brilliant and delicate in color, and graceful and
stately inform. Their beauty will surprise all who

are unacquainted with them.

Monstrosum Album, pure white, with immense clus-

ters of bloom, often 50inabuneh. Grand....... ... 30
Praecox, white, tinted pink; tall and vigorous; bear-

ing 5 to 25 flowers on a stem; splendid ...... ........ 50
Roseum or Rubrum, rose or pink, spotted darker; very

[oe blab qnlondarheoeeUnon coda cua acc ae nepEbaadccédeoc cof 20
Wigrimum, Flore Plena, double Tiger Lily ; very desi-

elo) | Ae nny Meee a nes Ene Seno Hoe Mano o SG 15

Thunbergianum, (Elegans), this is another splendid

class of Lilies. ‘they are all erect or Tulip-shaped

and bloom in June. They succeed 1n any location,

and when in bloom present a magnificent array of

colors Alsorts mixed, per dozen, $1.50........... 15
TWenufolium, (The Coral Lily of Siberia). Very slen-

der, with narrow foliage and small intense scarlet

flowers; a perfectlittle gem ; should be in every col-

IG HO, = LiKe) Ceelizs55008, cesoouadoddoe oduo BoD 0600 35
Umbellatum, one of the best; flowers large, erect

and showy; blooms in June. 25 varieties, mixed,

per dozens PU 50 acc ceatow hee oleveleleiclelsiersie eleisietsiaeetre 15
Wallacei, this Lily is very floriferous: each Bulb

throwing up from four to six flower stems; its color

is rich apricot; new and very fine.................... 25

SPECIAL OF FER.—We will send one large bulb each of
above 24 grand Lilies for only $10.

IRIS, SUSIANAs

JOHN

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With the exception of the Lily, the Iris is, in England, the
most popular of all hardy plants, and well does it deserve spe-
cial attention from all lovers of flowers. There is a fascina-
ting beauty and fragrance about the Iris that is peculiar to
this flower. The plants are very hardy, and, when once plant-
ed, will increase in size and beauty every year. Divide the
clumps when they get too large. Each.
Blue Flag, flower large and composed of two beauti-

ful shades of blue, one light and the other dark...... 20
Excelsior, large, white, suffused with blue; very sweet 25
Germanic¢a, this is one of the grandest classes of Iris.

Plants form dense clumps, which send up many

fiower-staiks, each one bearing several large beauti-

ful flowers, of various colors. No garden should be

without them. They bloom early and are very sweet.

All colors, mixed, 12 for $1.50
Kaempferi, no description can do this grand plant

justice. The flowers are borne in great pation

and are of enormous size, often ten inches across.

A great variety of magnificent colors. <All colors,

mixed, S fora) Clase LOPS LOU nee wee cach oeeeaeeans 15
Susiana, if every lover of flowers could see this grand

plant in bloom, we really believe not one in a hun-

dred would refuse to pay one dollar each for one or

more bulbs of it. Among all flowers, there is hardly

one of such oddity and strikillg beauty. The bloom

is of enormous size, and, in describing it, we say: It

is chocolate, and black mottled, and beautifuliy vein-

ed with grayish white; yet, from this, no one can

forma correct idea of how the flower looks. . It is in-
descrivable, and the planter will be surprised when
hesees it. 1tis perfectly hardy, and blooms in May.

Try it; and when it blooms, you will undoubtedly

for 5€ cts..... eves
Pyouble Paisy.

We have a fine lot of the charming
Double Daisy or Bellis. All colors mix-
ed. As an early spring flower itis as
fine as the Pansy, and should be planted
in connection with it. Dozen, 75 cents.

DOUBLE DAISY.

HARDY PINKS.

Fiardy Pinks.

These Pinks are two of the most beautiful hardy plants
thatcan be grown. Price, 15 cts. each ; $1.50per dozen. One
plant each of thetwo sorts, 25 cts.

Snow, asplendid novelty. Plants dwarf,and during May
and June are a perfect mas; of large, double, snow
white blossoms, asshown in the cut 1f potted in the fall
and brought inside, it will bloom elegantly during winter.

Anna Boleyn, like the above except in color, which is
light pink with a deep crimson center, a color which re-
sembles the choicest Picotees.

Ppouble Pollyhocks.

These are always in great demand and are used for back-
grounds or centres of veds, their tall spikes of beautiful flow-
ers making them very valuable for such situations. Ourstock

Lewis Cuitps, Froraut Pars, N. Y.

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of young, healthy plants is very fine,embracing all colors,
crimson, butt, yellow, lemon, purple, rose, etc. 2 cts. each;
3 tor 0 cts; 12 for $1 WD.

Iyyvchnis, Yiscaris.

This is truly a magnificent plant, bearing large, double bril-
liant crimson flowers, early in spring. Its flowersappear in
clusters, borne on tall graceful stems, and make a magnificent
show. This elegant hardy plant should be in every garden.
It blooms during June very profusely. 15 cts. each; 3 for 40c.

flardy2\sters.

These are exceedingly beau-
tiful, producing for a long

time great masses of elegant
daisy like blossoms, of deli-

cate colors. A single plant
will bear several thousand
blossoms, and make a great
show for a long distance.
Perfectly hardy, and blooms
profusely every year. 15 cts.
each; the two for 25 cents.

Campanani, beautiful lay-

ender, large and fine.
Del Puente, rich, deep

purple.

EUPHORBIA COROLLATA.

Fuphorbia, (Corollata.

A truly beautiful flower, which has received the popular
name of White Forget-me-not. The flowers are pure white.
borne in immense sprays or panicles, growing to the heightof

Sprinc CatTaLocur or SEEps, Butss anp Puants For 1889.

three feet. For bouquets, vases, baskets, etc., few flowers
equal it for graceful beauty. The blossoms are very durable,
and last for weeks when cut and placed in vases of water.
When once planted, the roots form large clumps, which are a
perfect mass of flowers allsummer. 20 cts, each; 3 for 50 cts;
{ for $l. .Seed 10 cents per packet.

-F.ulalia.

These plants form some of the most beautiful objects that
can be grown. They are large spotted and striped grasses,
forming adense clump, and growing five to ten feet high.
They bear large feathery plumes, which are exceedingly odd
and handsome, especially when dried and used for winter
decorations. They are as valuable as the pampas grass for

dry bouquets. Asalawn plant they have no superior, the .

long, wavy, variegated leaves resembling nothing else in cul-

tivation. f

Zebrina, long, wavy leaves, spotted with creamy yellow.
Elegant. 20 cts. each ; $2 per dozen.

Japonica, leaves striped with white. 20 cts. each; $2a doz.

For 30 cents we will send a plant of both sorts.

Pansies.

Fine young plants of Giant Excelsior and Imperial German
mixed. 65 cts. per dozen ; $4 per 100.

ficlianthus, Multiflora Plena.

This grand plant grows five feet high, branching freely, and
producing from July to Octobera great profusicn of double
golden-yellow flowers, the size of large Dahlias. When in full
bloom it is the most showy yellow flower we have ever seen.
The great beds of solid yellow seen at Floral Park, the past
summer, were made of this plant. One large bed of Cannas
bordered with this Helianthus was particularly striking. The
plant is hardy in most localities, but the roots are ersily win-
tered in boxes of soil in any cellar without trouble, and thisis
the surest way to preserve them. No matter how small a
plant is, when set out in the spring, it will in a short time grow
toa large, bushy plant, loaded with bloom, as shown in the
cut. In the way of grandeur and beauty it is a fitting com-

anion for the great Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora.
hose who plant this grand flower will be more than pleased
with it. Price, 20 cts. each; 3for 50 cts; 7 for $1.

gsclepias *~uberosa.

This is a charming hardy plant, forming a large clump of
growth 18 inches high, and bearing great clusters of the most
brilliant orange scarlet flowers. It isashowy and striking
object, and should be found in every garden. 25 cents each;

$2 per dozen.
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floneysuckles. |

We wish to call special at-
tention to two beautiful and
rare Honeysuckies which are
perfectly hardy and 'elegant
out door climbers. When
cultivated in pots as climbers
for a window or porch they
are exceedingly fine. The
flowers are beautiful and
with a most charming fra-
grance.
Halliama, a new white
monthly Honeysuckle.
It is evergreen, retaining
its freshness during the
entire winter; flowers

HONEYSUCKLE.

pure white, turning to pale yellow, with the fragrance of
the Cape Jessamine; hardy, vigorous grower; a constant
bloomer ; this is one of the most valuable of the late intro-

ductions. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts

Golden-Leaved, a most beautiful variety, the leaves being
variegated with golden yellow and green, making it one
of the finest of all ornamental foliage plants. It isa large
and rapid grower and will soon cover the side of a house.
Fowers yellow and fragrant. 20 cts. each; 3 for 59 cts.

Special Offer—For 20c. we will send a nice plant of each sort.

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YUCCA FILAMENTOSA,

Yueca, Filamentosa.

An evergreen, This plant isan object of beauty the year
round, if only its leaves are seen; these are one to two feet
long, bristling out at all angles with sharp points; flower stalk
stont, four to five feet high, with 5U to 200 bell-shaped creamy
white blossoms hanging from branching arms. It is of a trop-
ical appearance and truly magnificent. Perfectly hardy and
lives toa greatage. 15c. each; 3 for 30c. Seed 10c, per paper.

Glematis.

For a trellis or pillar vine nothing equals the Clematis in
grandeur and beauty; their largestar shaped flowers being
produced in great profusion from June to October. We have
many varieties not here offered, of new and fine sorts, and if
the selection of sorts is left to us, the customer is sure to be
greatly pleased. When well grown, many of the varieties
produce flowers by the hundred from six to ten inches across.
Price, $1 each; the 4 for $3.

Wair Rosamond, blush white, red bars, very large.
Jackmani, deep violet purple, very profuse bloomer.
Miss Bateman, pure white, chocolate anthers.
The Queen, delicate lavender, large and fine.

Two Bell Flower-

ed Clematis.

The bell-flowered Clematis
are very beautiful indeed.
They grow 10 to 20 feet. in a
season, dying down tc the
ground every winter, like an
Apios. The flowers arc borne
freely and are bell-shaped,
not opening flat like other
sorts. Their coiors are bril-
liant and beautiful. Price,
25 cts. each; the two for 40c.

Coccinea, intense
scarlet, fine.

rosy

Crispa, fine blue,with white
border.

BELL FLOWERED CLEMATIS,

Cur POPULAR Collection of Hardy Plants.
FIVE GRAND SORTS FOR ONLY 50 CTS.
For only 50 cents we will mail one strong plant each of the

folowing: Euphorbia Corrollata, Eulalia, Asclepias, Iris,
Kaempferi and Yueca. In ordering simply ask for the “ pop-
ular’’ collection of hardy plants at 50 cents.

70 Joun Lewis Cuitps, Frorat Park, N. Y.

- HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS

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We wish to call special attention to Hardy Shrubs. They are a necessity to every garden and lawn, as they furnish abund-
ance of the prettiest Howers and foliage, and serve to form a most beautiful background ora fine screen for unsightly objects.
For planting in cemeteries or parks they are practically valuable. What can be prettier planted side by side than the white-
leaved Althea or Wigelia, golden-leaved Spirea, purple-leaved Berberry, and the gloss-green foliage of other sorts, to say noth-
ing of the gay and pretty flowers? A good Shrub is an object of beauty anywhere, and as they are perfectly hardy and require
but little care after once well planted, they should be ext-nsively used. The plants we supply are strong, healthy and vigorous,
all having grown one year in the open ground, and most of them will flower beautifully this season. Do not fail to planta few.

When Shrubs, Fruits or Hardy Plants are received before you are ready to plant them in the ground, they can be safely kept in
boxes of moist soil in a col cellar or shed.

Price, strong plants by mail or express, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1. 1 plant each of
the 25 sorts, $3.00.

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Althea, Variegated Leaved, a very fine distinct variety, which in spring is a perfect mass of elegant white
growth compact; about half of each leaf bright green flowers.
and clear white; flowers bright pink and very double. Tamarix, Africana, a graceful crect grower haying pink

Berberry, purple-leaved, rich violet-purple leaves and | flowers, and leaves like an Evergreen. Unlike all
pretty yellow flowers. One of the most beautiful and | other shrubs.
attractive of ail Shrubs. | Mock Orange, (Syringa,) a rapid growing, medium sizea

shrub, with very fragrant white flowers which closely

Calycanthus, (Sweet-scented Shrub), double, very fra-
resemble orange blossoms.

grant, blooms often throughout the summer, delight-

1ul pineapple fragrance. Weigela, Rosea. This is one of the most popular of hardy
Devtzia, Crenata, an elegant shrub, height 3 to 5 feet; | shrubs: flowers beautiful rose color, in great abund-
flower double white, tinged with delicate pink ; splen- a ance.

Variegata, similar to Rosea, except that the foliage
is beautifully variegated with white.
‘* Candida, pure white blossoms in great profusion.
contrasts finely with Rosea.
Wisteria, Sinensis Magnifica. This popular hardy
climber will grow 25 feet in a season, and bears early

did.

Gracilis, two feet high, compact, very bushy and

completely covered with pure white flowers; elegant.

Exochordia Grandiflora, a fine hardy shrub from
China, forming a neat, compact bush, 10 feet hich.

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Flowers appear in May, borne in slender racemes, | in spring long racemes of blue flowers in the greatest
pure white, wavy, graceful and charming. The bush | profusion. A large plant in bloom is a beautiful
seems a pyramid of snow, so profuse are the flowers. | sight with its hundreds of clusters of bloom. It is

Forsythia, Viridissima, (Golden Bell), beautiful yellow, | the best of all hardy climbers. It can also be planted
bell-shaped flowers; early and profuse bloomer; very on the lawn, trained up a pole and made to grow ina
showy. magnificent umbrella form.

Hydrangea, Grandifiora. We believe this to be the
most desirable hardy shrub in cultivation. Flowers
white, borne in immense pyramidal trusses more than
afootlong. It remains in flower two or three months;
creates a great sensation wherever seen. It is sure to
bloom finely the first season

Lilac, purple, a fine old shrub.
* “White, very fine and fragrant.

Purple Fringe. This grand shrub is covered in midsum-
mer with fine hair-like flowers, giving the whole plant
the appearance of being wrapped in a cloud of purple
mist. Striking and beautiful.

Sweet Briar, a beautiful Kose with large single blush
NS flowers and very fragrant leaves. <A lovely
shrub.

Snowball, a vigorous grower, producing compact balls of
elegant white flowers.

Rhododendron, five sorts, 3 years old. One of the grand-
est of flowering shrubs.

Spirea, Aurea, a grand shrub, with bright golden-yellow
foliage. Very conspicuous and contrasts finely with

other sorts. Flowers white. }
Billardi, fine-long spikes of elegant rose-colored
flowers during July and August.
“Wan Houttei. This most showy of all the Spireas,
and one of the very best flowering shrubs in cultiva-
tion. The plant isa rather tall, upright grower, with
long slender branches that droop gracefully with their
weight of foliage and flowers. Flowers pure white,
in great clusters and whorls, forming cylindrical
plumes two feet long. Few shrubs present a more
charming appearance.

HReevesi, pure white blossoms, very double like

small roses.

Thunbergi, beautiful fern-like leaves which re-

main on till late fall, changing from green to most

glowing and rich colors. Forms a large dense bush HYDRANGEA GRANDIFLORA.

One plant each of the 25 grand Shrubs, $3.(0.

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Madam Defresne. An exquisite new Tea Rose of a new
color, Flowers are of medjum size and fullness, being
very beautifulin bud; color, canary yellow, shaded with
apricot. 25 cts.

Miniature. Anew Polyantha Rose, the finest of its class
Flowers very double and borne in immense clusters. The
plant appears to be smothered with blooms, so great is its
profusion. Color Gelicate rose, changing to pure white,
so that both colors are represented in the same cluster,
giving it a novel and beautifulappearance. 25 cts.

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Papa Gomntier. A new Rose of great beauty. Flowers
large and long, with thick, broad petals, of a dark, rich
carmine color. Deliciously fragrant, and a great bloomer
at alltimes. Weknow of no better Rose. 24 cts.

ide. The finest of all white Tea Roses. Buds and

blossoms are very large, and of the most exquisite form,

very double, often measuring four inches across. hi
blossoms are more durable than any Rose we know, and
last a long time when cut and placed in water. The ex-
quisite, delicate white blossomsare borne on long graceful
stems, and in great profusion. 295 cts.

f Special Offer.—The four Roses of recent introduction, as shown in the above cut, are among the grandest in cultivation.
We will send one well rooted, young. thrifty plant each of the four as above described for only 60 cts.

72 Joun Lewis Cuitps, Ftorat Pars, N. Y.

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out of place, are always admired, and are the most valuable of all flowers for bouquets and other floral work. The
“Ever Bloomers” are always in bloom, and from a smull bed an abundance of beautiful buds can be cut daily. As pot
plants for winter bloom, they ure everywhere cultivated. ; i
THE SECRET OF HAVING GOOD Roses isin having vigorous and healthy plants. If the health and vigor of a plant is
allowed to suffer from the time they are propagated until large enough to be sent out, it will never fully recover, but will
always be a weak grower and a poor bloomer. Knowing the importance of this, we use every possible care to produce plants
of great strength and vigor, and it is for this reason the plants we send out produce such an unvsual large amount of the
lar_est and finest flowers. Those who plant our Roses are sure to be delighted with them. Their great superiority over most
other Roses usualiy set out can be seen from the start. . a
Our complete een, of mailing Roses and other plants in strong wooden boxes, sures their carrying tothe remotest parts of
the Union in perfect order. ;
The other plants here offered, Geraniums, Fuchsias, Carnations, Cacti, Chrysanthemums, &c., are the best of their class,
and fine heaithy young plants true to name.

Everblooming Roses. Hybrid Perpetual Roses.
Price 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1.; 12 for $1.50; 25 for Price, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1.00.

$3.5 00 for $9.50. Though the Hybrid Perpetuals do not
The Ever Blooming or Monthly Roses mostly belong to the bioouies freely: asithenlenshinvinens
class known as Teas, and their free flowering qualities make ~ a =) WeRro-
them the most popular of all roses. Plants begin to bioom duce the largest and finest flowers, the
when Sey ne and BLO NAD IY, produan great prota perfume of which is exquisite. They
sion of choice flowers all the summer and fall. In pots they . : st ;
bloom nearly the whole year. In the open ground they are bloom considerably during the summer
not hardy north of New York without protection during and fall, but their greatest season of
winter. Nothing makes a finer show bed on the lawn, or in beauty is June, when every plant will
the garden than a mass of Roses, and from a dozen plants a be loaded down with such a profusion
bunch of choice flowers can be cut every day during the en- Si fends faridl Hiessonintn neo escnin aie
mass of solid color. They are Berteok
hardy, thriving from year to year wit

tire summer and fall.
but little care or attention. “ Our list

Aline Cicely, a rare shade of violet red.
Annie Oliver, lovely creamy blush, shaded deep Carmine, |

comprises the best varieties of this class
HYBRID PERPETUAL. of Rose to be found in this country.

tinged with silver rose.
Bon Silene, deep rosy pink.

Catherine Mermet, fine satin rose, a grand sort. wee ; F

Cornelia Cook, very large buds, pure white; extra. 2 une gee RT det La ea vi

Coquette de Lyon, rich canary yellow ; sare fine. | orous 2 ni EBS &-
evoniensis, creamy white, large and double. } > a - eae, A

Etoile de Lyon, fine brillant yellow ; new and splendid. pountess of Oxford, velvety carmine, shaded violet;

Hermosa, clear rose, very free; extra fine. Duc de Cazis, blackish violet purple, large and fine.

Innocenrte Pirola, pure white, faintly tinged with silver Fannie Pitzold, fine rosy blush, edzed violet.

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rose, large, full and double, with long pointed buds; very | Gen], J = aires = a.
OnE DeauLELl: | e ane acqueminot, intensely velvety scarlet; extra

Isabella Sprunt, canary yellow; excellent. Georce K . =

La Rosierte, fiowe's in large clusters; its color isa beau- | Glory ee gett ee Bel Ses with-fine red
tiful blending of white, apricot and pink; a splendid | centre. >
novelty. | John Hopper, brilliant rose, large and full.

Madame Camille, salmon pink, veined white. ‘ LaR br

Madame Cusin, * right purplish crimson, with white le epee Oe andisweet large and fuil.
centre, tinged and shaded with yellow; very sweet and Wadame Charles Wood, bright crimson, purple shaded;
beautiful. ae MR ly So profuse bloomer.

Madame Welch, fine amber yellow, very large and | yfadame Chirard, beautiful clear pink; magnificent.

double. | Magna Charta, rosy pink, flushed with crimson.
Malmaison, color clear waxy blush, very fulland double, | Perfection des Blanches, pure white. strong grower
and of enormous size; one of the sweetest and best roses and profuse bloomer, very sweet; extra fine. g
<nown.
Mme. Rachel, pure white; very free bloomer. = - <
DIarie Guillot, fine white, tinged yellow; large and very (Climbing Roses.
double; extra fine.
Maria Van Houtte, white, edged rose and tinged yellow: _ Price, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1.00.
fine form ; extra. SaaS : <
Marshal Neil, deep golden yellow, large and double; fine | , Climbing Roses are very beautiful for trellises, fences, old
climber. trees, arbors, or training over doors or windows. Their tlow-

Miss May Paul, pure white, shaded with rosy blush ; ex- | ets are large and showy and borne in great profusion. They
ceedingly sweet. grow rapidly and are perfectly hardy everywhere.

Niphetos, pure white, fine bud. Baltimore Belle, pale blush, profuse bloomer; very fine.

Perle des Jardins, buds large and full, and of the most Gem of the Prairie, bright crimson; extra fine.
beautiful golden yellow color. Magnolia, white, with buff centre; very double.

Pink Daily, light pink flowers in clusters. Seven Sisters, in large clusters, no two alike; white to

Queen’s Scarlet. Theimproved Agripena. Rich velvety crimson.
crimson, very double and sweet and borne in greatabun- | Queen of the Prairie, clear bright pink, large and full,
dance. We know of no better rose of its color. blooms in large clusters. e
Red Malmaison, deep, dazzling scarlet, large, double and
ee iliant eri Hybrid ‘[Fea Ro
Reine Marie Henriette, brilliant crimson, large; a per- 4, ses.
petual blooming climber ys <
Saffrano, saffron yellow ; splendid bud. Price, 25 cents each; 5 for $1.00.
Sombrieul, a large, beautifully formed and free-blooming A new class of hardy monthly Roses, producing flowers as

variety, pure white, edged and tinged with silvery rose, Jarge and fragrant as the Hybrid Perpetuals, with the deli-
yery sweet; foliage very healthy and vigorous. | cate colors and free-flowering qualities of the Teas. They
Sunset, rich golden amber, elegantly shaded. | are very fine indeed.

SPRING CaTALOGUE oF SEEDS, BuLBs AND PLants For 1889.

Camoens, light rose, suffused with pale yellow, passing to
white.

Countess of Pembroke, soft satiny pink, elegantly
euaded with rosy peach. A strong, vigorous grower , very
sweet. P

La France, pale peach, with fine rose centre, a cons‘ant
bloomer ; extra fine.

Md. Etienne Levet, intense glowing crimson; a constant
bloomer; very sweet.

William Francis Bennett, anew Hybrid Tea of great
merit, particularly valuable tor winter blooming. The
buds are large and of the most vivid deep velvety crimson
color and delicious perfume, Its flowers are of enormous
size and borne almost as freely asa Tea Rose at all times
of the year.

Polyanthus Rose.

Price, 25 cents each ; 5 for $1.00.

The Polyanthus or Fairy Roses, are about the size of a 25
cent piece, and borne in such clusters that the whole plant
seems a mass of flowers. They are very sweet-scented, and
bloom profusely from early summer to late fall. The plants
are compact, bushy and quite hardy.

Cecile Bruner, rosy pink, passing to white.

Little Gem, creamy white; very free and perfect in form.

Mignonette, clear pink; very sweet and beautiful.

Pasquerette, fine white, large clusters.

Perle gD fine coppery gold color ; elegant bud and very
sweet.

MOSS ROSES.

Moss Roses.

Price, 35 cts. each ; 3 for $1.00; 7 for $2.00.

The Moss lose Bud is the most exquisitely beautiful of all
Roses. It is the Queen of Queens. Moss Roses are perfectly
hardy and grow in any soil as freely as ordinary Roses.
Every garden should haye a few at least.

Captain Ingram, brilliant carmine; large and mossy.
Countess de Wurimace, pure white; extra fine.
Glory of Mosses, fine crimson.

Henry Martin,fine rosy pink.

Raphael, blush; extra.

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SINGLE GERANIUMS. DOUBLE GERANIUMS.

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(,eraniums.

From the large list of splendid new double and singe Ger-
aniums now offered we have selected a few as being particu-
larly fine, and which can be furnished at a low price. They
are of recent introduction and have received universal praise,
which they justly merit. They all produce very large flowers
and trusses which are of the most vivid colors and free flow-
ering qualities. Itis useless for us tO say anything in praise
of this showy flower. For bedding or for pot culture they
are everywhere popular. We will only say that the improve-
ment in Geraniums during the past five years has been very
great, and the varieties here offered will surprise those who
not seen the best new sorts. Our plants are grown with great
care, young, vigorous and healthy, from which splendid re-
gals can be expected. Do not confound them with cheap
sorts.

Price of all Geraniums, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1.50.

Double Geraniums.

B. K. Bliss, vivid scarlet, one of the very largest and best.
Grand Chancellor Faidherwbe, deep crimson maroon.
Hoff Beach, deep amaranth, shaded purple.

La Fraicheur, tender lilac rose, grand flower.

L. Canmell, very dark amaranth red; fine.

Mary Gerrimg, beautifu! pink. ‘

Peach Blossom, elegant blush.

Queen of the Fairies, beautiful light pink.

Sunlight, intense fiery salmon.

White Swan. A new variety of a Gwarf bushy habit, bear-
ing in great profusion large trusses of large double snow
white flowers, which are exceedingly perfect and beauti-
ful. It is without Goubt the finest double white sort in
existence.

Single Geraniums.

Anna Scott, deep crimson.

Ettie, bright scarlet, white eye; fine.

Jasper, salmon.

Miss Blanche, very large, deep purplish pink.

Mf. Chevreul, a splendid sort; violet red.

Wires. Garfield, finest pure white.

Mirs. Windsor, blush white,
splendid.

New [)oublie-Flowered [vy~
[reaved Geraniums.

This magnificent new form of Geraniums, recently intro-
duced from England and France, is one of the most glorious
gems of the floral world. Its bright, glossy, ivy-like leaves,
eraceful and trailing habit, and numerous trusses of large,
double, gay colored flowers combine to form an object of the
most striking contrasts and beauty. Always robust and
healthy, they are of the easiest culture either in pots, hanging
baskets or the open ground, in windows, conservatories or
the open garden

with large scarlet eye;

| Gloire D* Orleans, beautiful rich crimson magenta flow-

ers produced in gieat abundance; habit, dwarf and com-
pact.

Jeanne d?Are, pure white, very double and fine,

La Rosaire, fine rose.

Mary Chevreul, beautiful peach blossom.

Pelargoniums.

These, better known as Lady Washington Geraniums, are
the most beautiful of the geranium tribe. Flowers very large
and of the most beautiful colorsand markings. We havea
magnificent variety, all the finest large flowering sorts. They
are superb. 35 cts. each; 4 for $1.

Fuchsias.

The Fuchsia is probably the most graceful and beautiful of
all window plants. It has a beauty peculiar to itself, the ele-
gant drooping blossoms of various forms, sizes and colors, and
clean healthy foliage give the plant a grace and neatness
which is unsurpassed. We make a specialty of this elegant
plant, and offer below the most beautiful and charming sorts
in cultivation. As the introducer of ‘‘Storm King,” we claim
the credit of giving to the public the gandest flowering plants
in existence. Fuchsias do best when planted in pots and
plunged in the ground along the north side of a fence or
building during summer, where they will flower very nicely
and can be lifted and brought in for winter blooming without
checking their growth in the least.

Admiral Courbet, enormous double flower, carolla deep

violet, tube and sepals bright red. 15 cts.
Bland’s New Striped, striped, red and rose. 15 cts.

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Luster, scarlet and white, fine. 15 cts.

SEE Ones flowers long and graceful, color light and dark
pink. 15 cts.

Pres, Gunther, sepals light red. corolla violet. 20 cts.

Phenomenal, the new Giant Fuchsia, This isa hew sort
of great merit, The plant is a tall, strong grower, branch-
ing likea tree. Its flowers are of enormous size, as large
as teacups and very double; sepals scarlet, corolla rich
violet purple. 25 cts.

Fulgens, the tuberous rooted Fuchsia, a grand old sort
which has nearly gone outof existence. Jt has a bulb like
a Dahlia, isa stong grower, and produces large clusters of
flowers, the tubes of which are 4or 5 inches long. Color
orange scarlet. Itisa grandsort. 25 cts.

Perle Von Brunn, this isan erect growing Storm King.
Flowers the same size and color, but au erect instead of a
drooping habit. Splendid. 25 cts.

Procumbens (trailing), as a Fuchsia this is indeed a novel
and interesting sort,and one of great value and beauty,
especially for hanging pots and baskets. It is probably
the prettiest trailing plant in existence. The mass of
wavy vines covered with pretty leaves, bright flowers and
red berries hanging over the sides of a pot, basket or vase
are exceedingly attractive. The flowers are small and
show several Colors, the anthers being blue. The seed ves-
sels grow to thesize and shape of robins’ eggs and change
from green to deep crimson red, and in this showy condi -
tion hang to the vine forsix months or longer, and are
one of the principal beauties of the plant. Italso grows
freely in the open ground, and is hardy in most parts of
the country, losing its leaves in winter, but retaining its
bright berries, and in spring commencing a fresh growth
of foliage and flowers. 20 cts.; 3 for 50 cts.

Storm King, large double white. The finest Fuchsia in the

world, and one of the grandest flowering plantsin cultiva-

tion. 20 cts.; 3 for 50 cts.; 8 for $1.00

CARNATION.

Carnations, Perpetual Flow-
ering.

The Carnation’s home is wherever flowers are loved and
seen throughout the civilized world, and itis most justly a
universal favorite. Its free-blooming qualities, ease of cul-
ture, beautiful form and colors, and delicious perfume are
qualities which recommend it toeveryone. In growing this
dower itis better to have young plants every spring to plant
out. They will flower more or less during the summer and in
fall can be potted and brought inside for winter blooming,
and are almost certain to do well. In spring they can again be
bedded out and will bloom finely all the season, but will be too
much exhausted for another winter’s blooming. The follow-
ing are the best known varieties. Price, 1jc. each; 4 for 50c.;
or the 12 for $1.

Secretary Blaine, plant vigorous, freely producing flow-
ers of an enormous size (infact a Jumbo among carna-
tions) and fineform. Color pure satin white, magnificent
rosy pink stripes.

Secretary Windom, the most brilliant scarlet yet seen in
earnations. Plant free grower and constant bloomer.

Joun Lewis Cuiips, Frorart Pars, N. Y.

Secretary McVeigh, very large, pure white, with delicate
rose shadings. One of the most pleasing colors yet offered.

Secretary James, a grand Carnation. Ground color the
purest white, striped very deep scarlet and crimson, flow-
ers of immense size and perfect form.

Secretary Hunt, very large pure white flowers A free
bloomer and compact habit.

Black Knight, crimson black, large and fine.

gsi fine yellow, very beautiful and the best of its
color.

| Hantze’s White, light buff white, very fine.

Poe, cream,speckled with purple; novel.

Sunrise, beautiful salmon and crimson.

Star of the West, crimson, striped pink and white, elegant.
Silver Sprey, a most charming pure white variety. Large
flower in great profusion; habit dwarf and compact.

GEA
ANEMONE FLO. CHRYSANTHEMUM.

Chrysanthemums.

We have this year reduced our list of varieties from several

| hundred down to the following, which are the cream of all.

Every one is a rare and grand sort.

No plant has been so greatly improved during the past few
years as the Chrysanthemum, and surely there is not a more
satisfgctory one in cultivatiun at the present time. Those who
haye fever seen these grand new sorts in bloom can form no
idea of their great beauty. For blooming in_ October and
November, no plant can compare with them. For beth out-
door and in-door cultivation they are ahead of all other flow-
crs. They can be kept in pots all the year, or placed out dur-
ingsummer. Inasheltered situation they will bloom finely
in the open ground; but they produce the best results when
potted in September, and brought inside to bloom, where
they will make a fine display for twomonths. After blooming
they should be placed in a cellar or pit untilspring. Wehave
made Chrysanthemums a great specialty, and hope to extend
their culture; as we know they are always more than satisfac-
tory. In fact, blooming as they do in November, when all
flowers are scarce, makes them a necessity to every cultivator
of flowers. They are of the easiest culture, and absolutely
sure to do well. Try our Chrysanthemum seed offered
elsewhere. It will grow and bloom elegantly the first year,
producing a grand display of choice forms and colors. _

Price of all Chrysanthemums, 20 cts, each; 3 for 50 cts.;
8 for $1.; 20 for $2.

Incurved
Chinese Chrysanthemums.

Chrysanthemums are the glory of autumn, and the glory of
all the Chrysanthemum tribe is a distinct form known as **In-
curved,” as the petals curve inward, and thus form a flower
of the mst perfect shape, nearly as round as a ball, and be-
ing of great size, very double, and borne in great numbers,
they make a truly beautiful plant.

Cherub, splendid, old-gold color; magnificent.
Lady St, Clair, pure white; large and fine.

| Isabella Bott, enormous sized incurved flower, of snowy

whiteness, and round asa ball; one of the very best.
Prince Alfred, rosy crimson.
MI. V. Morel, light pink.
Bendigo, fine yellow.
We will send one each of above 6 Incurved for 75 cts.

Sprinc CaTaLOGUE OF SEEDS, BuLBS AND Piants For 1889.

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Reflexed
Chinese Ghrysanthemums.

The ‘‘ Reflexed” are large, double, flat-petaled varieties,
which are exceedingly showy.
Pres. Lavelli, reddish brown.
Freycenit, white-mottled pink.
New York, magenta crimson; very rich color.
Coriolan, dark crimson black; a grand color; planta great
bloomer, and exceedingly showy.
Nevada, enormous flower, with broad petals, snow white;
a grand specimen flower.
Prince of Orange, bright yellow reflexed, petals bordered
with red.
We will send the above 6 varieties for 75 cts.

ehapanese Chrysanthemums.

_ The Japanese varieties are very fine, varied and irregular
in form, gay and beautiful in colors. By many the Japanese
are admired more than any other class of Chrysanthemums.
They are very beautiful.

Gloriosum, immense flowers of a brilliant lemon color;
petals gracefully curved and twisted.

President Arthur, flowers 7 inchesacross, formed of long
needle like quills, which open in whorls. Color, rose.

M. Freeman, beautiful pink; best of its color.

Domination, a Japanese of enormous size, pure white,
and perfectly double; one of the finest of specimen
flowers.

Mrs. Langtry, an enormous incurved Japanese, flowers
one foot across, outer petals long and quiiled, inside ones
long and quilled, inside ones flat and beautifully incurved;
eclor, pure white; charming.

Wirs. Gilmore, another incurved Japanese, exactly like
Mrs. Langtry in size and shape, but soft, delicate, silvery
pink in color; grand.

Christmas Eve, pure white, petals curved and twisted,
forming a flower of peculiar appearance and great beauty;
it is the latest sort to bloom, and is good at Christmas.

Laciniata, one of the most beautiful, having quilled petals
which, near the end, divide into prongs, giving the flower
a very odd appearance ; color deep blush or pink.

M. H. Elliott, salmon, with yellow center, petals long and
twisted ; beautiful.

Eugene Mezard, Japanese, fine dark amaranth.

Mrs. C. H. Wheeler, a grand, broad-petaled, incurved

. Japanese; outside of petals bronze, inside red; very beau-
tiful, and keeps in bloom fully two months.

Mrs. Frank Thompson, lurge, incurved Japanese.with
broad petals, lined and mottled deep pink, with silvery
back; very distinct and beautiful.

Wewill send the above twelwe magnificent Japanese for $1.25.

Amemone-Flowered Ghrys-
anthemums.

These are very beautiful, and distinct from all other sorts.
They have three or four rows of beautiful broad petals, and
a center formed of small tubular star-like florets of a differ-
ent color, which gives the flower a charming appearance. In
this class there are both large flowered and pompons. 20 cts.
each; 3 for 50 cts.

Timbal @Argent, large white; very fine.

Antonius, fine canary yellow (Pompon).

Koko, a giant-flowered anemone; petals rosy lilac, center
creamy white; excellent.

Louis Bonamy, lilac, gold center; large.

St. Margaret, yellow, large bronzy center.

Princess, a beautiful, large anemone, of fine form and pure
white color.

We will send the above 6 anemone-flowered for 75 cts.

Pompon Ghrysanthemums.

These are yery beautiful indeed. Their small, perfect-
shaped flowers, as double as Roses, and borne in such great
profusion, make them objects of great beauty. A good va-
riety of Pompons should be found in every garden. _

Black Douglas, a large-flowered Pompon, which is almost
black in color, each petal having so smalla gold tip that
the compact double blossoms look as though they were
sprinkled with gold dust; excellent.

Wal d@’Or, the finest golden-yellow Pompon; flowers in
great trusses, round shape, and the most glowing yellow.

Lucreece, bronze red with deep gold, in dense clusters.

Princess Meletia, beautiful blush white, large size.

Parquerette, the finest of all Pompons; lilac rose. imbri-
gated, very beautiful form and graceful habit; magnifi-
cent.

White Bedder, a beautiful Pompon, of dwarf, bushy
growth, snow-white color, and beautiful form. It blooms
freely in August, and continues until December, making
it a particularly valuable sort.

We will send the above six Pompons for 75 cents.

SPECIAL OFFER—For only $3.00 we will sena one
good plant each of the foregoing 36 magnificent Chrysanthe-
mums. This is less than 10 cents apiece. Remember that
these varieties are all the VERY FINEST of their class and are
sold by many at 25 to 50 cents each.

gi butilons.

BA A charming class of free-flow-
@y_~_ering plants which grow_and
blossom the whole year. _Their
flowers are large and bell-shaped,
and of elegant colors. The foliage
4) is very beautiful; in fact, if they
did not bloom at all they would
still be worthy of culture on ac-
count of their elegant leaves.
They make a splendid show in the
‘8 open ground during summer.

Rosaefiora, beautiful rose, 15c.

Snowstorm, beautiful pure
white. 15 cts. each.

, Wm. Fowler, golden yellow.
15 ets. each.

Gigantea Multiflora, a seed-
ling raised by Mr. Davis of the

‘ Treasury gardens in Washing-
™ 4 ton. A strong, rank grower,

DOUBLE ABUTILON. producing in great numbers
orange brown flowers of gigantic size. A splendid novel-
ty. 20 cts. each. i

New Double, one of the grandest of all plants for house
culture or for planting out during summer. Jt has beau-
tiful maple-like leaves of a lovely green color, spotted and
mottled with yellow, which gives the plant a most beauti-
ful and odd appearance. The flowers are perfectly
double, rich deep orange, shaded and streaked with crim-
son. 20 cts. each.

Good Gracious. A seedling raised by us which proves to
be most curious and beautiful The plant is a handsome,
free grower, the blooming shoots producing two flowers
at the axil of each leaf, one of whichis a beautiful orange
red, the other deep crimson, The two blossoms of differ-
ent colors growing in pairs on the same plant is indeed a
novel and beautiful feature 25 cts. each.

SPECIAL OFFER —For 75 cts. we will send one each
of these 6 fine Abutilons.

(Cyclamen Persicum.

Valuable bulbous-rooted plants for house culture, giving
abundance of bloom during winter. The colors are exceed-
ingly delicate, ranging from white to deep rose and crimson.
Should be in every collection of house plants, as it is one of
the most pleasing. Its beautiful blossoms keep perfect a
month before they fade 25 cts. each.

Giganteum, the new giant flowered Cyclamen.
50 cts. each.

Very fine.

Tradescantia. Multicolor.

This is a beautiful trailing vine, the foliage of which is
composed of many colors; bronze, silver, pink, gray, rose,
crimson, etc. Itis very beautiful, and will grow in any part
of any light room, whether the sun strikes it or not. It grows
rapidly and propagates freely. Very beautiful for decorat-
ing. Price, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.

Towo Elegant Hydrangeas.

Ramnius Picta, a new sort for pot culture, which is
simply grand. The flowers are pinkish blue in color, and
borne in enormous panicles, which keep perfect a long
time. Itis very attractive. 30 cts. each ; four for $1.00.

Bosea, a splendid sort bearing large panicles of beautiful
rose colored blossoms which change to bluc. It isa pro-
fuse bloomer, and an elegant »ot plant. New and very
rare. 30cts. each; 4 for $1.00.

For 40 cts. we will send one each of these two fine Hydrangeas.

Agave VYariegata.

The variegated Century plant is very fine indeed, and like
the Cactus a great curiosity. The long pointed leaves, light
green in color, are finely striped with broad bands of creamy-
yellow. Fine plants, 75 cts. each.

>wis Cuitps, Frorat Pars, N. Y.

OWARF AGERATUM.

Dwarf \seratum.

These are dwarf, compact growing sorts which do not
reach more than six inches in height, and are a perfect mass
of bloom all the time. They are particularly valuable as
winter bloomers as they are never without flowers. Bedded
out in the summer they make beautiful masses of bloom, the
two colors contrasting finely. A star-shaped bed of them at
Floral Park was greatly admired the past summer. Price, 15
cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; or for 20 cts. we will send one
plant of each.

Blue, deep lavender blue, delicate and pretty.
White, fine for bouquets,

Ficus Flastica.

This is the beautiful India Rubber tree which is so greatly
prized for its beautiful foliage. Fine plants, 75 cts. each.

flova Carnosa.

We have a fine stock of this beautiful Wax plant, which
is such an elegant climber, with clusters of charming wax-
like blossoms. 25 cts. each.

(Callas.

Strong plants of the common white Calla, 20 and 30 cts.
each, according to size. The Spotted Calla, 20 cts.each. The
Golden Yellow Calla, $3.00 each.

Rare Cacti.

Our collection of this charming plant embraces only the
rarest and most desirable kinds, and of many of these we have
the finest stock in the country, and are constantly increasing
it to meet the greatdemand. Cacti are fast becoming one of
the most popular of all pot plants, and well do they deserve
it, for they are both curious and beautiful and very easily
grown. In pots give them clear sand and rich soil mixed half
and half, and water sparingly. They will livemonths without
a drop of water. For bedding out in summer plant them ina
sandy soil and an exposed sunny situation. A 1ew Cacti prove
a most interesting feature to any collection of plants. We
have studied them carefully and these here offered are the
very best. We bave a large stock of fine plants of the Old
Man’s Head, or Pilocereus Senilis. Thissort is now extreme-
ly scarce and it is almost impossible to get any more. Do not
overlook the King and Queen Cacti offered in another place.
We can fill orders for Cacti ail times of year.

Anhaloniu'lm
Williamsii,—
The top of the
plant is round,
without spines.
Root long and
turnip-shaped; a
very curious
Cactus, indeed,
and extremely
attractive; flow-
ers pale rose. As
tue plant be-
comes older it
produces little
offshoots that
root very easy
and will make
fine large plants.
50 cents each.

ANHALONIUM WILLIAMSI!.

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Anhalonium Prismaticaum, This exceedingly rare
ene in coloc is a delicate pearl gray. It requires very
ittle attention and will grow and bloom in any sitting-
room without being watered for a long time. In fact it
may be left out of the pot and soil for a year without in-
jury. The centre of the plant is covered with a dense
woolly growth. The flowers are large, petals of a silvery
white and arranged in four rows; stamens white and pale
yellow, antlers bright orange. $1.00 each.

Cereus Flagelliformis, Under the popular names of
Whip-cord and Rat-tail Cactus, this plant is well-known,
and probably is the most generally grown of all the Cereus,
excepting Cereus Grandiflora. The stems are very slender,
about half aninch in diameter and they grow to the length
of four or six feet, being of pendulous habit. When flow-
ering this hasa most striking effect, the bright rosy-
colored flowers, which are produced in spring and early
summer, being extremely attractive. Owing to its very
pendulous habit this species is generally seen to better ad-
vantage grafted on astem of the columnar Cereus, upon
any of which itseems quite at home. Price, 25 cents.

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CEREUS GRANDIFLORA.

Cereus Grandiflora, the true Night Blooming Cereus,
from the Miter Mountains of Mexico. Hasdeliciously fra-
grant white flowers, a foot across. 50 cents each.

Cereus Tuberosa, ore to four feet high, covered with a
delicate lacework of interlacing white spines, flowers pale
rose; a rare and splendid sort. 50 cents each.

Cereus Giganteus. The Giant Cactus, which inits native
haunts grows 40 to 50 feet high. $2.00 each.

Echinocactus
Brevihama-
tus, One of the
finest Echinocac-
ti and very easy
to manage. Color
very dark green.
A tuft is formed
on the apex of the
plant by the up-

er central spines
in which the nu-
merous flowers
are produced.
The lower hooked
central spines
stand out from
the mass of the
other spines, the
hooks turned
downwards, and
are beautifully
shaded from pure
white to brown.
As a cheap plant
we can recom-
mend it very bigh-
ly. 30 centseach,

ECHINOCACTUS BREVIHAMATUS

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SPRING CaTALOGUE OF SEEDS, BuLBS AND PLantTs FoR 1889.

Echinocactus Capricornis. This magnificent plant, of Echinocactus Simpsonii., One of the few Echineacti

Echinocactus Johnsoni.

Echinocactus Setispinus,

which all trace had been Jost, has been re-discovered late-
ly. Itis spotted all over with clean white dots that give it
a distinct appearance. Flowers large, yellow and freely
produced. It sells in Europe at $20. Our price varies, ac-
cording to size of plant, from 50 cents to $2.00 each.

I Tt is impossible to do justice
to this plant; it needs a colored plate or should be seen
when glistening in the sun to be appreciated. The plants
vary greatly in the color of their spines, some being pure
white, others yellow, red and all the intermediate shades.
Being p rfectly hardy is another point to recommend it.
Price, £1.00 each.

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ECHINOCACTUS HORIZONTHALONINS,

Echinocactus Morizonthalonins, Thisvaries greatly

in size, but is globular in form when full grown, with 9 to
10 thick ridges, on which the clusters of spines are very
closely set, the number usually being seven, thick and
rigid. The flowers are funne!-shaped, purplish pink, the
sepals being tipped with a darker shade of purple, and
have a pretty effect when opening in the sunlight. The
stamens are very numerous, and in some flowers as many
as 1,200 have been counted; they also have a rather pleas-
ing appearance, the yellow anthers contrasting with the
white filaments. One of the finest Echinocactus in our
collection, quite distinct by its beautiful gray color, which
is not found in any other kind; very easy to grow, and
may well be recommended. Price, 50 cents.

One of the best bloomers to
be had, which makes up for the little beauty that is to be
found in the plant. Will bloom from early spring until
late in the fall, and then be brightened during winter with
coral-red fruit. The flowers are very large, yellow, witha
beautiful red circle inside; very fragrant and much ad-
mired. Should be placed in the sun when about to bloom.
25 cents each.

ECHINOCACTUS SIMPSONII.

Echinocactus Sheeri,

Echinocactus Texemnsis.

Echinocereus Berlandieri.

KMehinocereus Pectinatus.,

that grow in clusters, and consequently very desirable.
It has everything to recommend it, viz., beautiful spines,
fine flowers, edible fruit, tasting much like a gooseberry,
and is perfectly hardy, luxuriating as it thrives in places
where the thermometer ranges from 40 below zero in win-
ter to 100 above in summer. It can, moreover, be very
easily grown, as it will stand moisture with pertect free-
dom. Itsellsin Europe at $2.00 each, our price, 25 cents
each.

A most elegant little species, with
spines of remarkable beauty, closely and regularly ar-
ranged all around the areola; beautifully marked, white
and black; flowers green, and about one inch long. 25 cts.

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ECHINOCACTUS TEXENSIS

This very handsome sort is
found in many forms. Plants vary in size from 3 to 12
inches across; flowers very large, yellowish rose and beau-
tifully fringed; followed by large seed pods that are ex-
tremely ornamental, and remain for several months in a
bright red color. We cannot too highly recommend this,
and it being a cheap plant, it should not be omitted.
80 cents each.

This beautiful little Cactus
comes to us from South Texas and Mexico, where it grows
in sandy or gravelly soils, or on dry sunny hill sides. It
forms a tuft of short branches, which spring from short
procumbent stems. The flowers, which are sweet scented,
are almost four inches across the spreading petals, and are
composed of a bristly tube, bearing a singular regular row
of bright purple-colored petals with a disc-like cluster of
stamens in the middle. 30 cents each.

ECHINOCEREUS PECTINATUS,

Although this Cactus is not
scarce, we have here decidedly one of the very best plants
for blooming that can possibly be obtained. Strong single
plants will often bear 12 and 15 flowers, and open four and
five at one time, and small plants will bloom profusely
also. The flowers are simply enormous, often measuring
three and one-half inches across, and are of a beautiful
bright purplish pink, and very fragrant. One flower will
scent a whole house. The plant itself is very ornamental,
the spines being pure white and so closely pressed to the
stem that they can be handled without harm. We have:
not another Echinocereus that we can recommend so
highly. 39 cents each.

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JoHn Lewis Cuiips, Frorat Park, N. Y.

Echinocereus Candicans. We have here a plant that is
considered by prominent florists, and others, as the finest
in our collection. A cut would not do it justice, hence we
donot attemptit. The beauty consists in the fine color of
the spines, which vary from cream color to blood-red.
Some plants will be partly white and red, othersaltogether
red; some almost white, then again many show distinct
rings of red spines around the stem where the previous
years of growth haveended. The flowers are large and
very numerous. It should be inevery collectionand highly
prized as an exceedingly fine sort. Finely colored speci-
mens, $1 to $2 each.

Echinocereus Enneacanthus, Siems generally branch-
ing, three to six inches high, fresh green. Large clusters
of this plant produce sometimes an enormous lot of red-
dish purple flowers, three inches long. The sort we have
1s very fine, having short yellow spines. It is hard to get
single plants, as they mostly grow in large clusters. Don’t
fail to order this as it is one of the best bloomers. 30c. each.

Echinocereus Procumbens., Spreading prostrate stems
bearing fleshy upright branches three to four inches high,
which when young are four or five angled, becoming quite
round with age. Flowers three inches across and bright
rosy purple, very similar to those of E. C. Berlandieri, but
with broader petals. Should be kept warm during winter
and not watered.

25 cents each.

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MAMILLARIA APPLANATA.

“amillaria Applanmata. No Mamillaria will make such
a fine show as this one in early spring, when covered with
jong, bright red berries, which appear between each
tubercle. The flowers also appear at about the same time
making it doubly attractive. Will stand rather more water
than any other Cacti. 25 cents each.

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MAMILLARIA FELVISPINA.

Mamillaria Felvispina. Under this name we have re-
ceived some most magnificent plants, with the handsomest
spines imaginable. They are of ivory white color at the
base, turning to dark purple towards the point, and are
regularly curved towards the top of the plant. The large
size of these spines show off to splendid advantage over
the fiesh green colorof the plant. We consider it one of
the very finest in our collection, as regards beauty
of form andspines. The flowers are very large, freely
produced, and of a beautiful silvery pink color. 75c. each.

Mamillaria Wacromeris. This Mamillaria is character-
ized by its large tubercles and long spines, as shown in our
illustration. It bears a very fine double flower, 244x3%
inches across, of a distinct carmine color; a very effective
plant. 50 cents each.

MAMILLARIA MACROMERIS.

Mamillaria Pusilla. This beautiful little Cactus is al-
ways admired forits bright, silvery spines, which radiate
inthesun. Itforms fine clusters in a comparative short
time, and consequently can be readiiy propazated ; flowers
veliowish white, with a red stripe through centre of petal.
This is a little gem, and, being a cheap plant should not be
overlooked. 25 cents each.

Mamillaria Pectinata,. A beautiful plant, as shown in
our illustration; bears very large yellow flowers, two and
three-quarter inches in diameter when fully open. Exte-
rior sepals reddish green, interior ones yellow, with a dark
midrib. Petals of a beautiful sulphur yellow. 40 cts. each.

Mamillaria Lasiacantha,. A pretty little species, cov-
ered and almost entirely hidden under the innumerable
more or less pubescent spines. Flowers one-half inch
long, petals white with a red streak in centre, which at
base forms a red circle around the yellow stamens. 75
cents each.

PILOCEREUS OR OLD MAN CACTUS

Pilocereus Senili® The “Old Man” Cactus is one or the
curiosities of plant life which always attract attention,
and its appearance is certainly sufficiently strange to
excite some surprise. Pilocereus Senilis derives both its
botanical and popular names from the large number of
long silvery white hairs which cover the upper portion of
its stem, and impart a peculiar resemblance to the hoary
head of an aged man. These hairs attain the length of
several inches, and instead of spreading regularly, or pro-
jecting rigidly, as in other members of the family, they
re eek and pendulous, thickly clothing the stem.
$1.00 each.

Opuntia Microdasys. No Opuntia is admired as much
as this, on account of its distinct appearance. The branches
which are of a lively green, are beautifully spotted with
tufts of golden yellow. An extra fine sort. 30 cents each.

Epiphylium Trunctatum, A beautiful sort with long
drooping branches und a great profusion of double scarlet
flowers, One of the easiest to grow. 25 cents.

Spring CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, Butss anp Prants ror 1889. 79

AMARYLLIS TREATEA.

Ai Amaryllis, [reatea (Fairy |;ily.)

‘a J Flower stems 12to 15 inches high; flowers very large, pure white
) WH) and sweet scented. Bulbs small and shaped somewhat like a small
2 onion. They generallycommence blooming within afew weeks after

planting, and nearly every bulb produces from 2to5 flowers. Many
which bloom in the early spring will again bloom in the autumn. For pot
culture bulbs can be planted at any time during the winter or spring, and willsoon
bloom. They should be potted in sandy soil, and 5 to 6 can be planted in a five-
inch pot. In the open ground they are not at all particular as to soil or
situation, but are quite sure to thrive anywhere. If half a dozen bulbs
be planted in a clump two inches apart, among larger plants, or in any nook
and corner, they will produce a pretty effect. In the fall the bulbs should be
lifted and stored in the cellar, or they can be potted, and after remaining a few
weeks or months brought out for winter flowering. Pota few for immediate
blooming in the house. They are charming. Large select bulbs, 10 cts. each ; 3 for
25 cts.; 7 for 50 cts.; 12 for 75 cts.

(acti Seed.

We have a fine lotof Cacti Seed of all varieties, mixed, which we offer at 20
cents per paper. They are very eaisly raised. Sow in very sandy soil. Raising

Cacti from Seed will afford anyone much pleasure. |

Two Grand Gacti.

Whe Queen Cactus (Phyllocactus Latifrons). This grand
Cactus grows several feet high, with large flattened stems.
The flowers appear at evening and last allnight, and are
the grandest of all night blooming plants, being of enor-
mous size, nearly one foot across, and of the purest white
color'and delicate texture. The sepals and tubes are of
a reddish hue. It blooms freely every year, and is indeed
a rare plant for anyone to possess. $1.00 each.

Whe King Cactus (Phyllocactus Spesiossima). A fitting
companion to the above. The enormous flowers are rich
crimson, with a delicate purple shading toward the center.
The flowers keep perfect several days and it is not un-
common for a good sized plant to haye more than 100 of
these gigantic flowers open at once. $1.00 each.

Special Offer. The above are the two finest flowering

STAPELIA VARIEGATA,

Cacti in cultivation; easily grown by anyone in an Stapelia Variegata, A most curiousand beautiful flower,
ordinary window, or out of doors. They will winter well which is star-shaped and of a leathery texture, dark snuff
in a cellar, and prove a prize to any lover of rare flowers. yellow with maroon spots. One of the easiest grown and

We willsend one plant of both sorts for $1.50. most desirable of all Cati. 25 cents each.

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NEW DOUBLE GERANIUM

OUR “ STAR’? COLLECTION

OF

Four Magnificent New Geraniums.

We have to offer this year four magnificent new Gerani-
um3 of Our own raising. New Geraniums are sO numerous
that we would not attempt to offer these if they did not pos-
sess unusual merit. They are in fact the finest sorts of their
color, and can truly be called “Stars” among Geraniums.
Their growth is neat and compact and they bloom most
profusely at all times, and the size of the flower and truss is
probably the largest to be found amceng Geraniums. They
are superb either for pot culture or bedding. Price 35 cts.
each, or the 4 for $1.00.

Jupiter. Enormous double flower of the richest dark ver-
milion.

Mars. Large, double flower, glowing amaranth scarlet,
rayed with intense violet scarlet, and orange yellow venter.

Venus. Beautiful large single flower of perfect shape, and
light orange scarlet color ‘The finest single Geranium
in existence, either for bedding or pots.

Saturn, A beautiful large single flower exactly the color
of Mars.

TWO GRAND SPIREAS.

We know of but very few perfectly hardy plants for out-
door culture so desirable as these two charming Spireas.
They bloom in June, and the blossoms are like large feathery
plumes, and unexcelled for all kinds of bouquets, vases and
baskets of loose flowers. The plants form large clumps, bloom

JoHNn Lewis Cuitps, Ftoraut Park, N. Y.

JUPITER."*

profusely and make a great show. Price 30 cts. each, or the

two for 50 cts.

Palmata. Grows two feet high with large feathery plumes
of the most charming rosy scarlet blossoms.

Elegans. Pure white, in large clusters of compact spirals.

(chinese Sacred J;ily.

This is the Grandest of all Winter Flowers—Can
be Potted any time between Nov, Ist and
May Ist, and will Bloom in Two Weeks.

This is the one great winter-blooming bulb which is more
eagerly sought after than any other flower in cultivation and
we are pleased to announce that we have, by sending an agent
to China, found where the true large flowering variety is
grown, and secured all there were to be_had. We are there-
fore able to supply the true large-flowering wariety
and prevent the disappointment which has been caused by the
Chinese sending to this country inferior sorts instead of the

TRUE Sacred Lily. The bulbs are very large and each one

| sends up from 5 to 12 spikes which bear Clusters of large,

perfect, waxy white blossoms with a yellow center, and of a

| powerful and delicious fragrance which is not excelled by any

flower. Plant in pots of ordinary soil, or as the Chinese do it,

| fill a bowl or somesimilar vessel with pebbles, in which place

the bulb, then fill with water to the top of the pebbles and
place in a warm sunny window. The bulb will at once com-
mence arapid growth and bloom in2 or3 weeks. The bulbs
can be kept perfectly dry ana planted at any time when the
flowers are desired. We can supply fine bulbs at sas time
between November Ist and May Ist, at 50 cents each; 3 for $1;
12 for $3.50.

Sprinc CataLtocur or Seeps, Bunss anp Pranrts ror 1889. 84

CHOIGE AND RARE FRUITS.

© accommodate many of our customers, who wish a few fruit trees and shrubs, and who cannot conveniently get them

by express, we have carefully prepared a brief list of varieties which will suit any person exactly, in any part of the

country, and which we can send by mail, post-paid at prices named ; of course if any one can receive them by express,

we can send larger ones in that way atsame price. Of one thing our friendscan be sure, and that is, we offer them only

the very best varieties, those which have proved superior at all the great nurseries, and which wiil do well in all parts of

the country. It has cost usa great deal of trouble to gain this knowledge, of which our customers can reap the benefit.

It is one thing to plant fruits, but quite a ditterent one to know which of the many varieties are really the best. ‘The fruits

here offered, being young and thrifty, will make a very zapig growth, and doas well aud often bear as quickly as larger ones.

Goodiruits is one of the greatest luxuries a family can have, and those who have a chance to grow them should spare no

tronble er exnense to secure a good supply of the best sorts. Nothing enhances the value of a cottage or farm so much as a

good garden and good supply of fruits. Such a place usually finds a ready sale at a good price. We wish to call special atten-

tion to some of the new fruits we have recently added to our list, notably the Globe Peach, Everbearing Tree Blackberry,

Russian Apricot, Prunus Simoni, new Apples, new Strawberries, Juneberry, Nuts, &c. When fruit trees or shrubs are received

betor’ HEY con be planted, they can be safely kept for any length of time, packed in boxes of moist soil and stored in a cool
cellar or shed.

Prof. Hatch says: ‘‘ Most men buy the largest fruit trees they can get. This is oftena mistake. I plant yearlings, as, whe
properly set and cared for, being young and vigorous, they come_into bearing as soon as larger and older ones. These are usually
more or less stunned by being moved. Small trees do not suffer by removal, shipping and change of climate like larger ones, and
always grow the best, and make the healthiest and hardiest trees. In most cases trees small enough to go by mail are preferable to
the larger ones usually sent by freight.”

Brighton, an early sort of the most delicious quality
Bunches large, of beautiful red color, vine hardy and vig-
orous; agrand sort. Price, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per dozen.

Niagara, as hardy, vigorous and prolific as the Concord and
the best of all white grapes. Flavor sweet and delicious,
and bunches large, borne in great quantity. Ripens early.
This grape has been more widely advertised and sold than
any other sort. Price, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per dozen.

Golden Pocklington, a delicious, sweet grape, of a beau-
tiful yellowish color, early, hardy and vigorous. A grand
Bort of recent introduction. Price, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per

ozen.

Moore’s Early, vine even more rugged than its parent
Concord; fruit much larger in berry, but as a rule not so
large in bunch; quality almost identical, and it ripens
full two weeks earlier; a very valuable sort, especially
north, as it is soearly. Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.

Empire State, a remarkable grape and destined to become
exceedingly popular. The vineisastrong grower, extreme-
ly hardy, free from mildew and a heavy bearer. Clusters
large, berry medium, nearly round, white with a slight
tinge of yellow, also a heavy white bloom; tender, juicy;
sweet, rich. Ripens with Moore’s Early. It is claimed to
have great keeping qualities. In brief, its merits may be
summarized thus: It isa purely native variety ; the vine
is aremarkably strong grower; is extremely hardy; very
productive; very early, of the best quality; hangs to the
stem firmly; continues a long time in season, and is a
remarkably good keeper. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per dozen,

SPECIAL OFFER --We consider the above the five
finest grapes in cultivation, and we will send one nice vine
of each for $1.00.

Raspberries.

The Raspberry is one of the best and most profitable small
fruits thatcan begrown. They succeed in any situation, even
in waste places, along stone walls, etc. Under good cultivation
they produce surprising results, and pay ten fold the care
bestowed upon them.

Cuthbert, a large red variety of splendid quality and great
roductiveness. Hardy and vigorous: this is the finest
nown sort. Price, 10 cts. each; three for 25 cts. ; twelve

GRAPE, GOLDEN POCKLINGTON. for "5 cts. 100 tor $2.50,
Souhegan, avery early, black variety, hardy and prolific.
({rape Ss. Price, 10 cts. each; three for 25 cts.; twelve for 75 cts.
We offer fi | Golder Queen, a new golden yellow berry of erent size,
Ve offer five sorts of this delicio i i roductiveness and fine quality, rich, juicy and delicious.
quality, hardiness, vigor and freedom He ae womvane | Vine a strong, rank grower, fruit extremely largeand very

of the country cannot be surpassed. They will succeed with beautiful, selling in market above all other sorts; exactly

any onein any part of the country. There i ‘ like Cuthbert, except in color. Price 15 cts. each; $1.50

yields moke prompt and generous returns, ara aa PRGe per doz. 100 for $7.00,

the eran vere kindly to alittle timely careand attentionthan | SPECIAL OFFER.—The above three Raspberries are the

on oe pe. EME bony that has a few feet of vacant ground, finest known sorts. We will send ten plants of each kind

oes Pe ence OF out-building, can plant a few grape (30 plants altogether) for only $1.75. They will fruit heay-
eS, av annual returns of the most noble and delicious ily the second year, and furnish any family with a fine

fruit under thesrun. Owners of city lots, or small places in supply.

the country, with a little care, need never be without abund-
ance of grapes in their season. You can do no more sensible

or profitable thing for the comfo i ;
and family, than to plant, and TARY cary Of ate soheye urself Don't neglect to plant Golden Queen, and Earhart.

Joun Lewis Cups,

Everbearing Raspberry,
Karhart.

Of this wonderful new berry the introducer says: ‘‘The
fruit is of large size, jet black, and good quality, the first crop
ripening last of June, Aboutthistime the first of the new
eanes begin to bloom and ripen their fruit soon after, and
continue to bloom and ripen fruit until frost, producing
heavy crops aslate as September and October. Itis a strong
grower with corrugated foliage of dark green color, and has
never been known to winter kil...” Our experience with this
berry has been highly pleasing. The spring of 1887 we set out
1,000 yery small tip plants which started at once into a strong
growth and commenced fruiting in August, and continued
until frost, producing remarkably large fine berries, in enor-
mous clusters as shown in the cut, which was made from a
bearing cane in October. We were surprised to see any fruit
at all the first summer onso small plants: It is certainly a
perpetual bearer, and we believe has all the good points
claimed forit. It winteredin an exposed position without a
cane being killed. In fact it is the hardiest sort we know.
This season the yield of fruit is marvelous. It commenced to
ripen July first and is bearing enormously and will continue
until frost. Weconsider it in all respects a highly valuable
sort on which too much praise cannot be_ bestowed. Every
one epeees highly of it. he Rural New Yorker of October
23, 1886, speaks in glowing terms of it. It says that one cane
September Ist, had 380 berries, one-third fully ripe.

Price, 40 cts. each; three for $1.00; seven for $2.00.

The Robinson Plum.

A great bearer, often yielding a good crop when but 2 or
3 years old. Color bright red, very delicious, flesh soft, melt-
ing, juicy andrich. A truly valuable sort. 30 cts. each; four
for $1.00. Large trees by express, 40 cents each; 3 for $1.00,

sJapanese Persimmons.

This is one of finest fruits for the Southern and Pacific
States, but not hardy North. $1.00 each.

APRICOT,

2\pricot, New Russian.

This is a grand new fruit, and a fine substitute for the
Peach in a cold climate. Itis extremely hardy, having fiour-
ished as far north as Siberia, enduring a temperature of forty
degrees below zero with impunity, exempt from disease and
ravages of insects; adapts itself to all soils, and is apparently
as reliable in bearing as theapple. The tree Comesinto bear-
ing in two or three years, is highly ornamental, with dark livid
green foliage and beautiful blossom. The fruitis large, golden
yellow, handsome, sweet, and of best quality—selling at high
pricesin market. Itis a good shipper, and keeps a long time
after being picked, We cannot speak too highly of it. /t is
such a reliable fruiter on any soil and in any climate, that it
is bound to become one of the most popular fruits, and
especially in cold climates, take the place of the peach.

We offer the three most valuable varieties.

Gibb, medium size, yellow, sub-acid, rich, juicy, ripens June
20th. The best early sort, ripening with the strawberry.

Alexis, large to very large, yellow with red cheek; slightly
acid, rich and luscious; ripens July 15th.

J. L. Budd, large size, white with red cheek; sweet, juicy,
extra fine; ripens August Ist. The best late variety.

Price, 50 cts, each, or the three for $1.00,

NEW RUSSIAN.

Pears.

Kelifer.—This Pear cannot be
too highly praised. It is
very prolific and bears when
very young. Fruit golden
yellow, shaded scarlet, sweet
and juicy. Tree a strong,
vigorous grower, and these
little ones we mail will bear
in three or four years. Price
40 cents each; three for $1.00.

Lawson, or Comet.—This
remarkable Pear ripens in
July, and is in all respects
the finest early sort. Fruit
very large, crisp, juicy and
pleasant. Color a most u-
tiful crimson on a bright
yellow ground, and in point
of beauty, is unsurpassed.
Tree, a healthy, vigorous

LAWSON PEAR.
grower, and heavy annual cropper, commencing to bear
when very young. Price, 60 cts. each; three for $1.50,

For $2,00 we will send three each of these two fine Pears.

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STRAWBERRY, MAMMOTH BEAUTY.

Strawberries.

Wionmouth.—In this new berry are combined the best
qualities of many leading sorts. It is a strong, rank,
healthy grower, with everlasting foliage and perfect blos-
soms. It is one of the very earliest to ripen, and enor-
mously productive, while in large, uniform size it has few
equals. Its flavor is also the very best. 60 cts. per dozen;
$4.00 per dozen.

Belmont.—A newsort of great merit. The berry is large,
crimson in color, oblong in shape, very solid and sweet,
of extra flavor and quality. Per doz.,5Uc.; per 100, $2.50.

Mammoth Beauty.—Those who want the largest berries
that can be grown had better plant this sort. We have
seen berries exhibited of which eleven made a full quart.
Its size is simply enormous, by far the largest of all straw-
berries. Its quality is also sweet and fine. Price, 3 for30c.;
12 for $1.00; per 100, $7 .00.

Jessie.—This is in all pons perfection itself. Berries of
very large size, round shape, rich glowing color, and in
guar e sweetest and most delicious I have ever tasted.

n growth itis strong and vigorous, and produces enor-
mous crops, which continue to ripen for a long period.
With us, plants set last spring produced a large crop the
same season. We feel justified in saying that for a general
crop it is the most desirable berry to plant. Per doz., 50c.;
per 100, $3.00.

Special Offer.—For $2.00 we will mail one dozen plants
each of the above four grand sorts. These will make any
one a magnificent strawberry bed.

NEW JAPAN PLUMS.

DEWBERRY.

Dewberries.

In this new fruit (which might be called a climbing black-
berry) we have the most delicious of all berries, and one of the

most ornamental of ail climbmg vines. They should be
trained on a trellis or tied to a stake like grape vines, and in
the spring they produce great masses of large, pure white,
sweet-scented flowers, which are followed by clusters of
delicious fruit, larger, richer, and far more prolific than black-
berries, very juicy and sweet to the core. The fruitis borne
in great quantity, and is admitted by all to be the finest of all
berries. When made into wine it gives a gentle stimulant
which for invalids is unequalled, the flavor of the wine being
as superior as the flavor of the fruit. Itis perfectly hardy,
and does not sucker from the roots, but is increased from the
tips like Blackcap Raspberries. It will thrive in very poor
soil. This valuable berry in a few years will be everywhere
planted as the finest of all small fruit, and one of the most
ornamental climbers.

Mammoth. Large and fine. 20 cts.each; 3 for 50 cts.; 7
for $1.00; 15 for $2.00. Two-year old roots, 30 cts. each.

Lueretia. A new sort of immense size and delicious
quality. Berries often two and one-half inches in length
and borne in greatclusters. Very juicy andsweet. 25cts.
each; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00.

Prunus Simoni.

The New Apricot Plum.—This new Plum is called the
“King of Fruits,” and is believed to be the most valuable
new fruit introduced in many years. It is a native of
Nortbern China, and is much hardier than any Peach, and
is as hardy as the leadiug apples, having stood without
injury in Iowa thirty to forty degrees below zero. It
form? a small tree, with quite large, long, oval, elliptic
leaves, of a dark, shining green. Its flowers are small,
white, and open in early spring. Its fruits are very prett,
and large, brick red or dark cinnabar color. The fles
shows a fine apricot yellow, is firm, and has a peculiar
aromatic flavor not found in the piums we Cultivate, and
equalled only by the Nectarine. This grand fruit should
be planted by everyone who has arod of ground. Price,
50 cents each ; $5.00 per doz.

New Japan Plums.

These grand new Plums come in bearing at the age of two
or three years, blossoms often appearing the first year. Fruit
very Jarge, often weighing over six ounces, with very small
pit- Very actractive. fine quality melting, rich and juicy,
and enormous bearers. Wherever these Plums have grown
and fruited they have created a great sensation by their enor-
mous size. fine quality and great productiveness.

Kelsey, rich yellow overspread with crimson, large and fine
but late to ripen. 40 cents each, $4.00 per doz.

Botan. large rich purple in color; medium early. 40 cts. each.

@gon. golden yellow, very early, large and sweet and an
enormous bearer. 40 cents each; $4.00 per doz.

SPECIAL OFFER —For $1.00 we will send one tree each
of these wonderful Plums.

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PRUNUS SIMONI,

Peaches.

The Peach is such a rapid grower that trees small enough
to go by mail bear wellin three years. Small trees cost the
buyer so little that there is no reason why every home should
not be abundantly supplied with this delicious fruit. Planta
few of these choice varieties this spring.

New Japanese Hardy.—This new sort is as hardy as an
ordinary apple and will succeed in any part of the coun-
try. It is indeed a valuable sort. e fruit is white
shaded with reddish brown; flesh white and of excellent

uality. We cannot too highly recommend it for cold
climates. Price, 50 cts. each ; $5 per doz.

Globe.—This new variety has been grown in Berks county,
Pa., with the old popular standards, and many of the new

sorts, and has proved superior toall. Itssize, beauty and
flavor have commended it so highly that it has brought
for the past twelve years from fifty to one hundred per
cent. more than the best of other varieties. It is a free-

stone, golden yellow, with red blush covering half the
surface of the Peach; globular in form, flesh yellow, fla-
vor luscious, and in quality best. It has produced speci-
mens nearly fifteen inches in circumference. The tree is
a good bearer, an upright, compact, vigorous, healthy
wer, lasting longer than any other kind in cultivation.
rice, 40 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz.

Garfield.—Ripens extra early, large, orange and dark red,
very handsome, juicy, very rich and excellent. Very
ners and enormously productive. 25 cts. each; $2.50
per doz.

Mountain Rose.—Large white. washed carmine; very
juicy andsweet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.

Stump the World.—Large, sweet and tender; medium
early. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.

Special Offer.—for $1.25 we will send one each of
these five grand Peaches.

Grab Apple, Hyslop.

The Crab is now being planted as an ornamental lawn
tree. When in bloom in May they are very beautiful, and
when loaded with their showy fruit they are indeed ornamen-
tal. They bloom and bear abundantly when very small, and
are, indeed, objects of great beauty, to say nothing of their
fruit, which is unsurpassed for canning, preserving, jellies
andsauce. Their ornamental and useful qualities combined
make them doubly desiraple for planting in any situation.
They bloom and bear abundantly when very small. This is
the finest variety, fruit deep red with blue bloom. 25
each ; 3 for 60 cts.

cultivation, and greatly superior.
tree of each.

Joun Lewis Cuiips, Frorart Park, N. Y.

New Quinces.

These two sorts are entirely new and unlike any other in

For $1.00 we will send one

Meech’s Prolific.—The wonderful fruit often attains a
growth of five feet or more the first year from the cut-
ting, continuing to make a like vigorous growth as they
progress; one made 29 feet of w thesecond year. They
are remarkable for their early and regular bearing and for
their wonderful productiveness, sometimes bearing when
only two yearsold. The fruit also is remarkable for its
rare combination of beauty of form and color, size, fra-
grance and flavor. It is shaped likea handsome pear with
a smooth, fine skin, of a bright orange yellow, and very
large, averaging under good culture, 12 to 15 ounces each.
Flesh of the most delightful fragrance and delicious
flavor, a basket of this fruit fully ripe, perfuming a large
room with its deficate aroma. Its cooking qualities are
unsurpassed, being as tender as a peach and quite free
from the hard lumpsso objectionable in many other yari-
eties. Its beauty of form and color, and holding well its
leaves until late in the autumn, renders the tree an attrac-
tive ornament to the home grounds and the rich golden
hue of an orchard in bearing reminds one of an orange
groveinthesouth. 60 cts. each; 2 for $1.00.

Chinese.—Very large, specimens often weighing three
pounds, skin greenish yellow; flesh tender when cooked;
much prized for b:king, jellies, preserves, etc. Tree very
rapid and compact grower, and often attains the height of
twelve to fifteen feet at four to five years old. I1tdoes
not sucker from roots like most other varieties, and up to
the present has been entirely free from borers or other
insects; blooms very early in spring, but the old bearing
trees in this section have not failed to mature fruit a sin-
gle year in the past ten; fruit keeps in good condition till
March. 60 cts. each; 2 for $1.00.

Downing’s Everbearing
Mulberry.

Downing's Ever-bearing. The beauty of this asa
lawn or street tree is quite enough to commend it; and it
also yields an abundant supply of its large refreshing berries
for over three months of the year. Zhe Rural New-Yorker
says:

“Has everybody a Mulberry tree planted in his door-

ard? If not, jet not another year pass without planting one.

r in mind also the Downing Ever-bearing Mulberry—it
bears all the time except during the winter; and it begins
bearing when no taller than a one-year-old boy, at least, that
is the case with mine ”

The late Rev. HENRY WARD BEECHER said: “I regard it
as an indispensable addition to every fruit garden; and I
speak what I think when I say I hadrather have one of Down-
ing’s Ever-bearing Mulberry than a bed of strawberries.”
Price, 75 cents each.

: Sprinc CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, ButsBs AND PLants For 1889.

85

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JUNEBERRY

[mproved [)warf Juneberry.

This is a fine dwarf tree which is very valuable both for
its ornament and fruit. It is one of the first of all trees or
shrubs to bloom in early spring, and is a complete mass of
white cherry-like blossoms, showing to great advantage for a
long distance. Itis indeed one of the most lovely flowering
thees. Its fruitissweet and delicious, and ripens in June and
July, and is produced in great abundance. It has been called
“Sugar Pear,’’ on account of its delicious sugary pear flavor,
Price, 30 cts, each: four for $1.00.

Apples.

The following four new Apples merit special attention,
They are the coming apples of the future, and though they
are now somewhat higher in price than some old varieties,we
earnestly advise all to plant a few at least, for raising grafts
for future use, if nothing more. If one is to plant trees at all,

he may as well have the best, and surely, no one can haye the |

best without these four kinds:

Yellow Transparent.—The earliest of all Apples, and
very large and handsome, lemon yellow in color, smooth,
waxy surface, flesh white, melting, juicy and delicious,
Here we have seen them ripe on the 30th of June. Tree
hardy and vigorous. Price, 40 cts. each; $8.50 per doz.

Red Beitigheimer.— An autumn apple of superior
quality. Cream color, shaded with light red and purple
crimson. Flesh white, Ser saeacid, with a pleasant

flavor. One of the largest, handsomest and best of all
LU Tree very vigorous. Price, 40 cts.each; $3.50
per doz.

Jacob’s Sweet.—Clear, rich yeliow, deeply shaded with
bright scarlet, crisp, fine grained and of best quality.
Keeps in good condition until June. Tree aheavy annual
bearer, and of iron-clad hardiness, and comes into bearing
very early. Price, 45 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.

Salome.—A grand winter Apple, keeping well into June
Pale yellow, striped red, tender, juicy and delicious. Tree
an enormous bearer, and of iron-clad hardiness, and comes
into bearing very early. Price, 45 cts.each; $4.00 per doz.

Special Offer.—/or $1.25 we will mail one tree each
of these four grand Apples; by express, $1.00.

We have had the Japan Giant Chestnut bear the second
year from seed.

“$1.00

The Grandall Gurrant.

This new and distinct sort is remarkable for its great size
and productiveness. It attains the height of 7 or 8 feet, form-

ing an enormous bush. Shoots frequently grow 5 or 6 feet in
one season. The currants are borne in great profusion and
are of the size of grapes, jet black in color, and very fine in
Perfectly hardy and a rapid grower.

flavor. $1.00 each.

CHESTNUT, JAPAN GIANT-

Chestnut, Japan Giant.

A grand, new Chestnut, which commences to bear when
but two or three years old, often producing a large crop as
they stand in the nursery rows, and we have seen burrs con-
tain from four to seven large, perfect nuts. The size of the
nuts is about four times larger than the wild chestnut, and it
is a tree which everyone should plant. 60 cts. each; two for

' Filbert, Kentish Gob.

Yj ; ih \ sie This, the largest and finest of all Filberts

Wis a most desirable nut. The bushes are
low, and occupy but little room, and can
be planted in any out-of-the-way place,
\ where they produce annually large crops
of the choicest nuts. They commence
bearing the next year after planting, and
the bushes grow and increase rapidly.
The Kentish Cob is one of the choicest,
scearcest, highest priced, and most delicious
of all nuts. Planta fewby all means. 30
cts. each; $2.50 per doz.

Pecan, Hardy Prolific.

This nut, so well known and highly prized by all, is of the
easiest culture—the tree being of sturdy, lofty growth, and

ery prolific. Many suppose it is not hardy North, which is
ately erroneous. The shell is very thin, the kernel sweet
and delicious. This is a very superior variety, large, hardy
and exceptionally thin shelled, and prolific. 25 cts. each; five

for $1.00.
Almond, Hardshell.

A fine, hardy variety, witha large, plump kernel, and with
large, showy, ornamental blossoms. The hull cracks when the
fruit ripens, permitting the nut to drop out. Trees produce
abundantly. 30 cts. each; four for $1.00.

Special Offer—For $1,00 we will send one tree
each of these four fine Nuts.

Of the many exceedingly good things offered in this Catalogue which probably cannot be
purchased elsewhere, we call special attention to Childs’ Everbearing Tree Blackberry, page 90 ;
First Season Strawberry, page 5; Brugmansia Arborea, page 6; Chinese Sacred Lily and New

Geraniums, page 80; New Sweet Potatoes, page g1 ;

Old Man Cacti, page 78; Rare Tropical

Fruits ; page 88 ; New Hardy Carnations, Cover; New Early Poppies, page 22 ; Jubilee Phloxes,
‘Colored Plate ; Golden Jubilee Tomato, page 58; Floral Park quick growing Lawn Grass, page 24.

Also to the offers on Cover, Excelsior Fertilizer, Chrysanthemum Chromo, Mayflower, &c.

It will

not take long to read this Catalogue entirely through from beginning to end, and it will well pay

any one to do it,

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RUSSIAN

Russian \ulberry.

This valuable fruit and ornamental tree was brought to

MULBERRY.

this country from Western Russia by the Mennonites. The
tree is a very rapid grower; trees, the seed of which was
planted six years ago, are now twenty feet in height and from
six to eight inches in diameter. The tree grows to be very
large, often reaching the height of fifty feet, and from three
to five feet in diameter, and is perfectly hardy. It commences
to bear when two years old, and isa prolific bearer, the fruit
being about the size of blackberries. They have a fine arom-
atic flavor and sub-acid sweet taste, and are used for dessert
as we use blackberries or raspberries. The trees this year
were so densely loaded as to exclude leaves. The bark is
greyish white, branches drooping, and perfectly hardy. A
beautiful, quick growing tree for the lawn, while the fruit is
valuable for table use. This is truly a grand tree, both for
ornament and fruit. Fine healthy trees which will fruit ina
year or two, by mail, 20 cts. each; 7 for $1.00; 20 for $2.00.
Seed. We can stpply seed of the Russian Mulberry at 20
ets. per paper. From seed trees grow several feet the first
year, and fruit in three or four years. They makea fine grove.

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Paulownia [mperialis.

This is from Japan, and is the handsomest foliage tree 1n
cultivation, producing heart shaped leaves several feet across,
and making a specimen for the lawn or yard which nothing
of the sort can equal. It is not quite hardy in the Jatitude of
New York, and is liable to kill down to the ground any winter,
but this is not a great drawback, for it will each spring send
up from the root strong shoots which will grow in one season
10 or 12 feet high, and on these are borne its Jargest and finest
leaves. In this way it proves a grand ornamental plant in any
Northern state. South of New Yorkitis hardy. Fine trees,
25 cts., 50 cts., and $1.00 each, according to size, foe It
is, however, best grown from seed. Seed being small, is best
started under glass, though trees from a sowing we made in
the open ground last May have frown three feet high, with
leaves over a foot across. Seed 25 cts. per pkt.

ng Ornamental

Joun Lewis Cuirps, Frorar Pars, N. Y. .

Grand,” Rapid Growi

rees.

AILANTHUS, OR TREE OF HEAVEN.

| ajilanthus, or ‘Free of #{[eaven.

This Grand, ornamental tree is not unknown in some part
of the country, having been introduced some years ago.
Here on Long Island itis probably the most plentiful, and fine
specimens of itarequitecommon. It isthe most rapid grower
of all trees, perfectly hardy in all parts, succeeding in any soil
no matter how poor, and growing from siz to ten feet high the
jirst summer from seed, with magnificent leaves five to six feet
long, giving it a grand tropical appearance. In fact, nothing
so luxuriant can be found outside the tropics. It is a native
of China, where it is known as the Tree of Heaven, a name
suggested by its majestic form and great beauty. Trees grow
to a good height, and bear in the greatest profusion, large
panicles of bloom, which are followed by the seed pods hang-
ing in great clusturs and colored like autumnal leaves. The
cut represents a panicle of bloom, and a seedling tree four
months from sowing. These seedlings are beautiful for lawns
and flower beds, even finer than Ricinus or Cannas. Seed, 10
cts. per paper. Young trees by mail, post-paid, 20 cts, each;
three for 50cts. Trees make such a rapid growth from seed,
tHay itis fully as desirable to plant seed as it is to set Small]

rees.

PAULOWNIA IMPERIALIS,

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SprinGc CaTaLocuge or SEeEps, Butps AND PLANTS For 1889. 87

Gatalpa.
Japanese Hybrid.

Here we offer a new
tree which we are sure
will interest every per-
son who receives our
Catalogue. As an orna-
mental or useful tree it
is ot great value, being
one of the most rapid
growers of all hardy
trees, and one of the
most beautiful. From
the smallest sprouts it
will grow in four or tive
‘ y ean? 2 raed Z more a PD. size.
2N\\ 79% WG i oe oH vi ‘he foliage is dense,
ek I \)._ = St IRL as 4 SSS: ENN : YAN large and luxuriant
Pe Pe\ AR Wh a re AP . Hy. ) ae S. deep glowing green. It
VANE isamost profuse bloom-
er, being literally loaded
with flowers, and re-
maining in bloom sey-
eral weeks. The flowers
are white, with small
purple dots andatouch
of yellow around the
throat They have a
very pleasant and deli-
eate tragrance, and a
tree in bloom not only
presents a magnificent
spectacle to the eye, but
also fills the air for
quite a distance with its
agreeable odor. ;

Small trees planted in
S village lots, grow with-
out cultivation in five
years to be twenty-five
feet high and twenty-
four inches in cireum-
ference at one foot from
the ground. We believe
the Japanese Hybrid is
destined when known,
7 WAIN TA ) Nf i) ol . to take a prominent
Daily \' Gon. Wry) ~ \\ ee EN place in the very front
VN is ING. Fa) NT Nd . is ee NV EN rank of trees for timber,

. DW NY WS SS i Y) . as well as ornamental
planting. In rapidity
of growth it rivals the
f : fi eo We s most luxuriant trees of
iN hi WN YE. Be i WEAIIASN temperate climates

J \) \\ x fh ' iM \ : while its hardiness has
i y | NN been demonstrated by
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ean a
Ves «

i) sesh J
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f , ERE its standing uninjured
: : oy 2 \ earner \ = twenty-five degrees or
e more below zero. Pro-
fessor Hussmann, of the
ae rr exe Missouri State Agricul-
Bases ai tura ollege, gays:
A YOUNG TREE. te Massive in all its pro-
ortions, straight and rigid, it looks like a production of the tropical zone, yet it seems to be entirely hardy, with its immense
eaves, pemetaned lobed, velvety-brown aahen they first appear, and changing into dark green, followed by immense panicles
of flowers; containing sometimes from three to four hundred buds and bloom; contrasting finely with its dark, massive
foliage, it may be truly called a regal tree. Plants the size of small straws sent me through the mail last May, which I planted
late in that month, have grown this summer seven feet high and from four to tive inches in circumference at the base. | I think
it is the fastest growing tree Il know. It makes a beautiful object on a lawn and should be in every one’s door-yard.

Price, of vigorous well rooted trees, by mail, post-paid, 15 cts. each; 5 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1.00; 30 for $2.00, 100 for $5.00.

t ° se sort, of upright rather slender growth, producing freely, large clusters of flowers,
oS Sete aee th poe Snnoioners Trae very fragrant, and this is considered equal to the Linden as a honey
roducing tree, while its value for timber is surpassed by very few trees. The tree remains in bloom a long time, also
looms occasionally through midsummer. Small trees, the second year from the seed, bloom well. and it will give great
satisfaction grown from seed. The long, slender seed-pods, with which the trees are loaded through the fall, winter
and spring months, are curious and interesting. The tree is desirable for lawn, avenue or timber planting. 15 cts.

each ; 5 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1.00, post-paid.

Seed. Wecan supply seed of both Catalpa Japanese Hybrid and Kcempferi, at 25 cts. per paper. Sow in open ground in May.
They perninate quickly and makea very rapid growth. Seedlings grew to the height of four feet with us the past
summer in ordinary poor soil. The Koempferis will all bloom the second year from seed.

‘ial Offer. For only 50 cts. we will send one tree each of both Catalpas, Russian Mulberry and Ailanthus. 3 of each for
Be $1.00. For 75 cts. eae send one paper of Seed each of both Catalpas, Russian Mulberry, Ailanthus and Paulownia.

ur customers on the prairies, or any one in any part of the country desiring large, handsome trees, will have them in two
or out years if they SInAt any of these at once. We offer both seed and young trees very low that they may be within the
reach of all. We sold thousands of them last year, and they have given great satisfaction. Some of our customers write that
the Litle trees made a growth of nine or ten feet the past summer.

We have a few fine trees (about 4 feet_high) of the two magnificent new Poplars, VAN GEERT GOLDEN, a grand sort with
olden yellow leaves, and BOLLEANA, the Silver Leaved Lombardy Poplar. Both are hardy, rapid growers, and very rare and
eautiful. They are magnificent ornamentals, Price, 85 cents each; the two for $1.50, by mail or express.

88 Joun Lewis Cuiitps, Frorat Park, N. Y.

ARE "TROPICAL frecrrs.

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It is with much pleasure that we are able to offer several rare Tropical Fruits, especially adapted for pot culture in the
window or conservatory, North, or for open ground culture in the Southern and Pacific States. The Trifoliate Orange is how-
ever hardy with us, and makes a grand Shrub for garden culture. The Pine Apple and Banana are particularly fine as pot
plants and will give the greatest satisfaction, as also will Figs and Guavas. Growing Rare Tropical Fruits opens up to the
cultivator of plants an entirely new channel, and one that will afford interest and pleasure beyond conception. Our stock of
everything offered is large and very fine. "

Figs.

This delicious fruit can be grown even at the extreme
North with assured success. When grown in pots or tubs
they are safely wintered in any cellar, and grow and fruit very
freely during summer in the open air. As far north as New
York the Fig is hardy in the open ground, if planted in a shel-
tered situation and protected over winter. They usually bear
some fruit the first summer after planting, and will givea
good crop the second year, either in pots or the open ground.
Nothing is more luscious than Figs used fresh from the trees,
and when eaten with cream, like strawberries, form one of the
most delicious dishes. For pickling, drying or preserving
they are also very fine. Their large, luxurious leaves make
them very attractive when growing, and, in anyone’s posses-
sion, a Figtree is an interesting object. In pots they should
be pruned to a bushy habit, and notallowed to get too large
: for convenience or looks. Give them a rich, sandy soil if pos-
aS sible. We have a very fine variety particularly adapted to

2 potculture. Price, our selection, 65 cents each; 3 for $1.50.

V idee Brown Turkey, large, oblong, dark brown; rich and de-
licious flavor; very productive, often bearing three crops
inaseason. <A two-yeur old tree of this sort bore over two
hundred fine Figs thisseason. 75 cents each.

San Pedros, new and magnificent; of enormous size, and
one of the very finest; skin and flesh white, of extra qual-
ity, and very prolific. $1.00 each.

White Adriatic, large, white; skin very thin; pulp of the
finest quality ; the finest of allfor drying. $1.00 each.

And many other fine varieties.

TRIFOLIATE ORANGE.

‘[rifoliate Qrange.
A NEw HARDY ORANGE.

This (Citrus Trifoliata) is the most hardy of the Orange fam-
ily, and will stand our Northern climate with little or no pro-
tection, and is also desirable for pot culture. In the parks of
both New York and Philadelphia it is growing luxuriantly,
and blooming and fruiting profusely. Think of it friends,
you can have an Orange tree growing, blooming and fruiting
on your lawn or yard. Itis dwarf, of a low, shrubby growth,
with beautiful trifoliate, glossy green leaves, and abundance
of large, white, sweet-scented blossoms, larger and finer than {Wi
any other variety of Orange blossoms, and borne almost con- F

tinually. we fruit is ae bright orange-red in color, hay- o

ing a peculiar, pleasant flavor. The fine appearance of the al I: ot.

plant, with its constant habit of blooming, and showy fruit. apan roquat.

combine to make a plant of peculiar value and beauty. It is A beautiful broad-leayed evergreen, which bloomsin winter
a conspicuous and attractive object in any shrubbery or | and the fruit ripensin early spring. It is frequently shipped
pleasure ground, pot ortub. Here at Floral Park itis grow- | to New York from the South and brings fancy prices. Itisa

ing magnificently in the open ground. We predict for this | delicious fruit, about tho size of a plum, and rich yellow in
plant a great future. It will be both a most popular lawn | color. Valuable for the Southern and Pacific States, and a
shruband pot plant. Strong plants, 50c. each; extralarge,75c. | good pot fruit, North. 75 cents each.

Sprinc CaTALOGUE OF SEEDS, Buss anp Puants For 1889.

89

A grand tropical fruit
which can be aseasily grown
as a tomato, either in the
garden or in pots, and re-
quires the same treatment.
After the frost has killed the
tops the roots should be re-
moved to the celler. where
they are sure to winter safely.
Itis a grand pot plant, both
in flower and fruit. It blooms
freely soon after planting,
and in three months thc fruit
will ripen and continue to
ripen until checked by the
frost. The fruit is of the
size of a goose egg, or even
larger, and very much of the
same shape. he color is
lemon or pale orange with
streaks or waves of bright
violet, the whole making a
fruit unrivaled in beauty.
The interior of the fruit is a
soJid pulp, similar to that of
a pear, also of a pale yellow
color, and of a taste much
==. like a banana, only sweeter

and very juicy, and which
, has besides a most charming
acid The plant is an enor-
mous yielder. Plants bloom
when very small, but do not
Z form fruit until quite strong.
With us, small plants put out in June fruited in September,
and grew to a large size. Price of fine plants for fruiting
this summer, 25 cents each ; 6 for $1.00; 15 for $2.00.

Pomegranate, Spanish Ruby.

As ange as a large apple, eye small, skin pale yellow with
erimson cheek; flesh, rich crimson in color, highly aromatic
and very sweet. Plant, a great bloomer and bearer. When
in bloom it is most beautiful and showy, but when loaded with
fruit it attracts alleyes. It isas hardy as the fig and requires
the same culture, either in pots or the open ground. Fine
plants, 50 cents each,

The Melon Pear, or Pepino.

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PINE APPLE, SUGAR LOAF.

Pine Apple, Sugar J,oaf.

The Pine Apple succeeds well with pot culture and can be
grown and fruited in a good window, conservatory or green-
house, and is at all times a beautiful plant. This is the finest
flavored of all Pine Apples and so dwarf that it grows and
fruits in a 5-inch pot when but a year old. We have them
now, which have not been potted a year and which are bear-
ing fine fruit. It isa most beautiful and interesting plant to
ELON and one with which every one can succeed. We have
oe en strong and well rooted. Price, 65 cents each; 3

r $1.50.

The Otaheite Orange.

is eran pot plant, and one of great beauty and novelty. It
isa dwarf orange which grows, blooms and fruits freely in
pots, even when Only, afootortwohigh. The fruit is about
one-half the size of ordinary oranges, and very sweet and
delicious, The blossoms are produced in great abundance,
delicate and beautiful in color, and rich in delicious perfume.
Plants will bloom and fruit at once. 75 cents each

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BANANA, CAVENDISH.

Banana, Gavendishi.

The rarest and finest of all Bananas. It is dwarf, and
articularly adapted to pot culture. growing but five to six
feet, while its grand leaves are four to six feet long, and
often two feet broad, of radiant green mottl d and spotted
with red, looking as though they were spattered with blood,
Fruit large, yellow, ripens very early; of the most delicious
quality, and borne in immense clusters, reaching to the
ground. It igs the grandest ornamental plant that can _be
grown, Musa Ensete being very inferior beside it. It makes
one of the grandest of specimen plants for bedding out dur-
ing summer. Every lover of choice plants should possess one.
Strong plants, $1.00 each ; 6 for $5.00.

Passiflora F.dulis.

An elegant vine with charming flowers and large luscious
fruit. This grand plantis very rare and expensive, even in
the tropics. Fine plants $1.00 each.

Olive free.

This makes a beautiful pot plant, and is hardy in the South.
It is a historic curiosity as well as a beautiful plant. 30c. each.

(,uava, Catileyi.

This is the most desira-
ble of the Guava family,
being of a dwarf habit
and bearing heavily when
very small. It is sure to
fruit well by the time the
plant is a yearold. The
foliage is evergreen, thick
glossy green, and when
the plant is loaded with
fruit it is a striking and
beautiful object. Fruit
the size of small crab ap-
ples, and very delicious,
and valuable for jellies.
Plant a heavy bearer, and
perfectly adapted to pot
culture, sure to succeed
with any one, and can be
wintered in a cellar, but
if kept growing it will
ripen its fruit the year
round. In England this
Guava is called hardy,and
anid it will probably stand the
climate of New York, with good protection. There are two
varieties of this sort, the Yellow Fruited and Red Fruited.
We have both. 50cents each; two for 75 cents.

Special Offer.—S8 Rare Tropical Fruits for $3.50.

For only $3.50 we will send by mail or express, one fine
plant each of the following. At regular rates they wouid
cost $5.30. 1 Fig; 1 Banana; 1 Pine Apple; 1 Guava; 1 Japan
Loquat; 1 Melon Pear; 1 Trifolia Orange; and 1 Passijflora
Edulis. They make a magnificent collection.

90 Joun Lewis Cuirps, Frorar Park, N. Y.

proved tobe
the finest
new fruit in
many years,
Fora Black-
berry it is
the largest,
finest fla-
vyored, most Ms
prolific, fruiting for two
months, and requires no
stakes. This fine novelty
of which we control the
entire stock (and can be .

had of no one else, is surely one
of the most desirable new things
we ever offered, and what we say
or it we speak from what we have
seen and tested, and not from
what others say. It growsito7
feet high, branching freely intoa
fine tree form as seen in the cut,
straight and erect, requiring no
stake. The berries are of enor-
mous size, equalled only by the
Erie, bornein great clusters which
commence to ripen early in July and continue into September, making its fruiting period fully
two months or more. ‘The finest Blackberries we ever ate we picked about September first from
some of these plants which had been ripening fruit since July 8th. They are the finest quality
of all berries, exceedingly sweet, juicy and delicious, melting in the mouth without a particle of
hard core. Its delicate flavor, great productiveness, enormous size, long season of bearing and
perfect hardiness in the coldest parts of the country, makes it the most valuable of all berries
for family use, and we hope none of our customers will neglect to plant a few at least. Mr. J.T.
Lovett says: *‘ Enough cannot be said in favor of this grand berry to doit justice.” Some of
our customers who bought it last Spring reportthat the plants fruited last Summer and the ber-
ries proved to be the largest and finest ever seen, and tnat the symmetrical branching of the
plants make them perfect little trees. Last year we did not have haif enough to supply the
demand, and our stock is not half as large this year as we expected, owing to the difficulty in
propagating it. For this reason, and on account of the enormous demand for it, we are obliged
to advance the price above that of last year. First quality, large and strong, 75 cents each; 3
for $2.00.

Notice also, our Everbearing Raspberry, on page 82.

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EARLY PEABODY. GENERAL GRANT. EARLY GOLDEN.

New Early Sweet Potatoes.

These four New Early Sweet Potatoes are indeed valuable novelties. They ripen in ten weeks from the time of planting,
and can be grown in any of our Northern States, or in Canada, as well as the ordinary Sweet Potato can be grown in the South.
In quality, they are much superior to the Southern article. With these varieties any family in the land can grow their own
Sweet Potatoes, and have them in August, before the Southern ones are in market. Set the plants in hills, as you would ordi-
nary Potatoes, and any good soil will answer, though a light, sandy one is the best. Even if the soil is very sandy and poor
they do exceedingly well. Plants should be put out during June, or any time up to July 10th.

All orders for these Potatoes will be booked and the plants mailed at the proper season for planting, about June first. Those
who wish them earlier should state the fact, and we will send them just when they are wanted. Of course they can be planted ear-
lier South, than North.

Early Golden, very large tubers, smooth and of a light golden color. 50 cents per doz.; $3.00 per 100.

Early Peabody, not quite so large as the Golden, but of extra fine flavor, dry and sweet, and of a beautiful red color, odd
and handsome. It is the earliest of the four. Often fit to cook the second week in August. 50 cents per doz.; $3 per 100.

Early Pearl, this produces large tubers which are nearly round and of a pearly white color. It ripens very early, and is
sweet and fine flavored. It is much better baked than boiled. Its vines are very short. 50 cents per doz.; $3.00 per 100.

General Grant, this entirely new and distinct Sweet Potato, besides being a great novelty, is a very valuable sort. The
vines do not run all over the ground like other sorts, but form a bush of very strong growth with distinctive shaped, dark
green leaves. The tubers are of enormous size, grow deeply in the ground, and the quality isextremely fine. 1tis extra
early, and easily grown. Color light gold with soft thin streaks of pink. The flesh, when cooked, is a rich yellow, very dry
argo os ton 82 ane is a great curiosity, and when growing no one can tell what itis. Three fine plants for 50 cents; 10 for

00; 25 for $2.00.

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' SPECIAL OFFER.—fFifty plants for $2.00 as follows: 15 Early Golden, 15 Early Peabody, 15 Early Pearl and 5 Gen. Grant,

postpaid. This will give any family a good supply. We can supply tubers of these potatoes at 50 cents each, postpaid,
except Gen. Grant, which is worth $1.00 each.

perfectly hardy in the coldest climate. Every person who has
use for Sage should plant this variety. Fine plants, 15 cents
each: 3 for 30 cents; 6 for 50 cents.

A new and valuable
ASH] Ground fruit. The
WSSii| bulbs are the size and

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cut, and taste exactly
like the tuber of an
artichoke, and are
| good cooked in a vari-
ety of ways, fried,
Hit) roasted, baked, etc.,
but are particularly
sl valuable for stock,
owing to their enor-
mous productiveness.
HRS iin They are probably the
STACHYS, AFFINIS. most valuable feed to
raise for swine. With
us the past season, planted in ordinary soil, they yielded a
= bushel of tubers to every ten feet of row. Thebulbsare very
MAMMOTH SAGE. sweet, tender and nutritious. They are perfectly hardy and

like parsnips or artichokes are best if left in the ground until
spring. They are then very sweet and delicious. Tubers per
Mammoth Sage. doz , 15c.; per 100, 50c.
A single plant of this Sage will yield more than a dozen of
thecommon. ‘The leaves are of enormous size and superior Asparagus Roots.
quality, and the plant a compact, rank grower covering a J
space of more than three feet in diameter. It rarely flowers Fine roots of the New Mammoth, 75 cents ver dozen; $4 per

and never runs to seed and can be picked all the season. It is 100. For full description see page 59.

Abronia

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Amaranthus.......
Amarylilis.......
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Amorphophall
Ampelopsis
Anemone. .
Antirrhinum

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Eulalia...........
Euphorbia........
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Cacalia..........

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Christmas Rose..........
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Mimosa.. . 3

Mimulus. 32

Mirabilis... 18

Mock Orang 70

Montbretia. . 6

Moon Flower 5a3

Mulberries............. 86

Musa........ > .. 33

MyOSOHS! Jo..0 cee -cee -- 3B

Nasturtium.......... -. 3

Nemophila..... Rekeee ..

Nicotiana............ 18

Nierembergia........ <<, 48

INIpellbls oe se ewthee sneer 2, 34

Oenothera............. 18

Oleander. . 8

Olive... . 9

Orange. 89

Orchids. . cae faa 3)

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Ornamental Vegetables -19 i

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Qur Surprise Collection.

To meet the demand of our Jarge trade, we are obliged to
grow enormous stocks of all kinds of Plants, Bulbs and Seeds,
often more than necessary, to make sure of having enough.
This surplus is either wasted or sold to wholesale buyers for
less than cost, and it has occurred to us thatit would bea good
' plan, after the heavy Spring business is about over, (in May,)
to take our surplus stock of various good things, make them
into “ Surprise * Collections and offer them to our customers,
giving them 3 or 4 times the value of theirmoney. Infactthe
“Surprise” is in the great amount of fine things you get for
the money paid. These collections cannot be sent out until
about the middle of May, and will be entirely of our own se-
lection from kinds of which we haveasurplus. Nocollection
will be made up for less than One Dollar, and from that up
to any amount the purchaser may desire. They will be sent
free by mail, unless desired by express, and in that case we
can send very much more for the money than by mail. All
“Surprise” Collections ordered previous to May 10th or 15th,
will be booked and shipped then, but we can continue sending
them up to the first of July. We advise our friends to invest
a dollar or more in this collection. We can guarantee that
you will be greatly pleased.

|Our Catalogue of Holland Bulbs.

Our Illustrated Catalogue of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcis-
sus, Crocus, Scillas, Freesias, Crown Imperials, Snowdrops,
Aliliums, and all hardy Bulbs and Plants, for fall planting and
winter blooming, will be sent to our customers the first of
September. It will also be sent free to all others who apply.
We make a specialty of these choice Bulbs, which are so grand
for winter and early spring blooming, and yearly import from
Holland large quantities of the choicest grades. Our custom-
ers have found our Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, etc., unsur-
passed. These Bulbs must be planted in the fall, and can be
puppies only during September, October and November. We
ofter here a few collections, which can be ordered at any time,
and we will import them with our general importation in
August. In this way we are able to ofier them a little lower
than regular rates.

12 Hyacinths, =
25 Crocus, Mixed colors
12 Narcissus, Mixed : C 50
30 Choice Assorted Bulbs, for winter blooming. 1.00

Those who order any of the above Holland Bulbs will re-
ceive them by mail in September.

Address all orders, &c.,
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS,
FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

“UNION & ADVERTISER CO.'S PRINT, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

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NEW HARDY CARNATIONS.

[ offering for the first time these New Carnations, which are so beautifully and truly repre-

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sented on the back of this cover, we feel that we ought to say something which will tempt

‘every customer to try them ; for the delight which is in store for those who plant them, we

fully know and appreciate, for we have enjoyed them for three years. It is impossible to
overpraise them, and no matter how much one may expect, they are sure to surprise and de-
light beyond all expectations when they are seen in bloom.

Their characteristics are hardiness, great size and profusion of bloom, and exquisite colors
and markings. Planted out of doors in the spring, they use the summer to good advantage by
making a strong bushy growth. They stand the snow, and ice, and blizzards of winter in the
open ground, and are ready when spring comes to throw up their scores of strong flower stems,
and for a period of two months or more give such a profusion of ‘glorious bloom as one never
dreamed of. Another way of treating them is to grow them in pots, or pot them in the fall
from the open ground, and set them in a cellar or pit until February or March, and then bring
them up to bloom in the window or conservatory, and such blooms as they will produce! I
venture to say that there is hardly a flowering plant in cultivation which will equal them.
Their enormous flowers of perfect shape are of the most brilliant and delicate colors—colors,
markings and variegations never seen in other carnations, and their flowers are produced in
endless number. We offer both plants and seeds :

Piamte.—Of these glorious carnations we have named seven of thémost perfect varieties
in honor of the seven States in which we have for several years had the most customers. ‘The
future coming varieties wili also be named in honor of different States. Price, 40c. each;
3 for $1, the 7 for $2.

Massachusetts—Delicate blush, spotted and flaked bright violet crimson.

New York—Light scarlet, marked crimson and black, very large and perfect.

-Pennsylvania—A peculiar shade of glossy slate blue, 4 most odd and novel color.

Ohio—Darkest crimson-black ; splendid.

Illinois—Dark rose, finely flaked and eee with dark crimson velvet ; extra large and .

perfect flower.

lowa—Buff, flaked and striped scarlet and violet.

California—Bright straw yellow, flaked and penciled with Pent. scarlet and white ;
extra fine.

Unnamed Sorts Mixed—We have a mixed lot of elegant sorts Lee have been saved
for naming, and which are in most cases as good as the above. They present a wide
range of charming colors. Price of these mixed sorts, 30c. each, 4 for $f, 10 for $2.

Seed .—These charming carnations are as easily raised from seed as a Dianthus, and
while some of the plants thus produced will be inferior, the most of them will be large and
double and of magnificent colors. From every packet of seed several plants can be grown
which will be fully as desirable as the above named’ sorts. I do not hesitate to say it is the
finest carnation seed ever offered. It has been grown especially for us by the florist in Germany
who originated this grand hardy strain, and every seed is saved from select blooms of the finest
sorts, and are from select pot-grown plants. They will produce an endless variety of colors
from crimson-black to white, rose, pink, scarlet, orange, lemon, yellow, steel blue, brown, be-
sides flaked, striped and variegated ones. Sow seed at any time from February to June in
light sandy rich soil. Pot off when large enough and plant in the open ground at any time.
They will bloom profusely the following spring; fully as soon as the above offered plants.
Per packet of 20 seeds, 30c.; 4 packets for $1.

BEATTY & VOTTELER, LITH. 182 FULTON ST.NY

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