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Rennie's Finest Mixed Lawn Grass Seed
Special!) prepared for
VRDEN LAWNS, LAWN TENNIS rf*> CRICKET GROUNDS
This preparation is a mixture of the finest dwarf evergreen grasses, such as will produce a
ml of that dark green color so much admired. Large quantities have been supplied to man.)
the finest parks and private grounds in the country, and in every instance have given entire
isf action. White Clover will only be added when specially ordered.
tnnie's Finest Mixed Lawn Grass Seed per lb., 30e.
Special quotations to parties requiring large quantities.
DIRECTIONS. The ground to be Laid down should be dug over, drained if necessary, and
weeds carefully removed. If it is intended to form a Croquet or Howling Green, the ground
Duhl be made perfectly firm and level in every part, otherwise it will settle unevenly, and give
isiderablc trouble afterwards. This will be best accomplished by rolling repeatedly with a
ivy roller. The surface soil should be very fine, and the seeds then carefully and evenly dis-
buted, and afterwards covered by raking the surface with a line-toothed rake, and then well
led. Sow 50 lhs. per acre. One pound will sow about 100 square yards (30 feet \ 30 feet),
ptember is the best month in which to sow Lawn Grass Seed.
PUBLICATIONS.
Rennie's Illustrated Guide for Amateur Gardeners and General Catalogue of
■irden, Field, and Flower Seeds, will be ready for distribution about January 1st, 1S!)0, and will
■K mailed free to all intending purchasers upon application. We desire that this Catalogue
should be sent to all our customers, and if any of our friends do not receive it at the usual time,
we will be glad to mail a second copy upon application. It frequently happens that our publi-
cations arc lost in the mails.
Market Gardeners and rTorists will be furnished with a special list of Seeds and Tools for
their use, upon application. These lists are issued about January 1st, and as often during the
season as occasion requires.
Weekly Price List of Seed Grain, Clover and Grass Seeds. Every Tuesday morning
from February to April, we will publish a price list of the principal varieties of Seed Grain, Clover
and (irass Seeds, and will be pleased to send it free to any of our customers on application.
To Exhibitors at Exhibitions.
When customers exhibit I toots, Vegetables, or other specimens, grown from our Seeds, we
shall be pleased if they will kindly write for cards to affix to the specimens.
COSy-TXSIffTS.
Amaryllis 13 and 14
Anemones 12
Arum 1.")
( Ihionodoxa 15
( Christmas Decorations. ... 19
Clover Seeds lJl
Collections 2
( rocus 13
( row n Imperials 15
( lyclamen \'2
Dielytra Hi
Fertilizers -\
I I'ccsia |(i
< iladiolus 17
( iraSS Seeds 24
Hyacinths, ( lulture of I
ip < ieneral List. . . 5
it ( i lasses 19
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Iris 15
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Jonquils 13
Lilies IS
Lily of the Valley 17
Miila lf>
Narcissus II
Oxalis 16
Pieonies 17
Ranunculus 15
Use, Kail 23
Scilla i«i
Snowdrops. 12
Spirea Hi
Terms I
Tuberose 17
Tulips P
Wheat, Seed '20
Wild Lice 19
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We shall feel much obliged if you will kindly
recommend our Firm to the notice of any of your
friends who are likely to require Seeds, Bulbs, or
Plants, and shall, when requested, have great
pleasure in sending Catalogues, free of charge,
to their addresses.
„ , WM. RENNIE.
Toronto, Canada.
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Corner Adelaide and Jaruis Sts.,
Toronto, August, 1889.
E have much pleasure in presenting our Autumn Catalogue for 1889, and
desire to thank our many customers for the liberal patronage with which
our firm has been honored during the past twenty years.
This season we have combined our Autumn Catalogue of Holland Bulbs with
our Annual Fall Wheat Circular and Price List of Clover and Grass Seeds. To both
branches of our autumn trade we devote careful attention, and while assuring our
Horticultural friends that the Bulbs offered within are the best which the past season
has produced, we would have our Agricultural customers remember that our stocks
of Seed Grain have been selected with the greatest care; many of the growing crops
having been personally inspected during the season. To retain the excellent reputa-
tion which we already enjoy, for sending out only the best Seeds and Bulbs, will be
our constant aim in the future, as it has been in the past.
BULBS. — With reference to our stock of Bulbs, we would have our customers
notice particularly that the Roots offered within are much superior in every respect
to the refuse stock sent to this country annually and sold by public auction. It is
not an infrequent occurrence that, under the influence of the auctioneer's eloquence,
or the excitement of the moment, much higher prices are paid for Bulbs of doubtful
quality than we ask for first-class Roots. The fact may not be generally known, that
very often these Roots have previously passed under the auctioneer's hammer at sales
which constantly take place in Holland, and that the Bulbs are usually those left
over after the growers have selected the finest Roots for their customers here and in
England.
Attention is directed to the terms and conditions of sale following.
Awaiting the favor of your esteemed commands, which will have prompt and
careful attention,
We remain, your obedient servants,
R. RENNIE.
j. renn.e. WM. RENNIE.
T. RENNIE.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
Bulbs by Mail.— All Bulbs purchased at Catalogue
rates will be sent free by mail to any post office in Canada.
Terms. -Invariably CASH WITH THE ORDER, as
we do not like the principle of sending goods C.O.D. This
saves much trouble and confusion during the busy season,
and enables us to fill orders more satisfactorily. In mak-
ing remittances, purchasers will please be particular and
send a sufficient amount to cover their orders. When
only a part of the amount is remitted, goods will be for-
warded only to the amount of the money sent. Remit-
tances can be made by Registered Letter, Post Office
Order, or Bank Draft.
Early Orders.— Please order Bulbs early, while our
stock is complete, as some of our varieties will be sold out
as the season advances. We will, if not advised to the
contrary, substitute others of the same color and habits
as those asked for in the order, when not in stock, but
never with Bulbs of an inferior quality.
Names cannot be guessed, so write them plainly and
in full. If a lady, always write with the same— not Mrs.
Samantha Allen one time and Mrs. Josiah Allen next. If
you do not write Miss or Mrs. before your signature, do
not be offended if we make a mistake on this point.
Write your Name aud Address distinctly and in
full. For the convenience of our customers, we insert in
this Catalogue an Order sheet and addressed envelope.
About warranty.— In the sowing and germination
of Seeds and Bulbs, there are so many causes for failure,
that we wish it distinctly understood, that, while we ex-
ercise the greatest possible care to supply every article
true to name and ot the very best quality ; it is hereby
mutually agreed that we are not responsible for Seeds or
Bulbs sold by us, either as to growth, quality, or kind, or
for any loss or damage arising from any failure thereof.
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Mm. ttettule'i iiiimtiii Catalogue, issn.
KENNIES "BOUQUET" COLLECTION
Of Winter Flowering* Bulbs For Window Decoration.
As will be noticed from the above illustration, this Collection contains three Hyacinths, four
Tulips, two Narcissus, six Snowdrops and six Crocus, all suitable for growing in a box in the
window. When in full bloom the display produced by this assortment, appearing as it does, in
mid-winter, will amply repay the possessor for the small outlay required to secure the bulbs.
The roots should be carefully planted in a box having good drainage, and not be brought to the
light before December 15th. We have prepared for a large sale of these Collections and hope
our friends who have not hitherto grown any Dutch Bulbs will give our Boquet Collection a trial.
No. 1 Rennie's " Bouquet " Collection of Winter Flowering Bulbs for Window Decora-
tion, including twenty-one Roots free by Mail 50c
RENNIE'S DOLLAR" COLLECTION
Of Winter Flowering* Bulbs For Indoor Cultivation.
This Collection contains six choice Hyacinths, twelve best Tulips, twelve Crocus, six Snowdrops,
and six Narcissus, and for growing in the window of a sitting-room or parlor, it is the best
assortment we can offer for the small amount invested. This Collection will produce a display
throughout the season and is strongly recommended to parties who have but a limited space in
which to grow flowers.
No. 2 Rennie's " Dollar," Collection, containing forty-two choice bulbs, free by mail, $1 00
The People's Collection of Bulbs, $3.00.
The following Collection contains an assortment of Bulbs suitable to the requirements of a
Horticulturist with but a limited space in which to raise flowers from Bulbs. The Roots are all
of the finest quality, and the varieties included among the best. The moderate price at which this
Collection is offered should insure for it a large sale. The Collection contains the following : —
8 Hyacinths, named, single and double. 24 Crocus, named, in 4 best sorts.
4 White Roman. 12 Snowdroj s, single.
12 Tulips, single, named, in 4 sorts. 0 Narcissus, in 3 fine sorts.
12 " double, named, in 4 sorts. 6 Jonquils, single.
The above Collection mailed to any address on receipt of price, $3.00.
Autumn Planting Itnllis.
FLOWERS AT CHRISTMAS.
The following1 Varieties are most suitable for Christmas Decorations.
Early Planting1 is advised.
EARLY ROMAN HYACINTHS.
This beautiful and very valuable variety, if planted
in September, will bloom in November. By succes-
sive planting they may be had in bloom until March,
being thus very useful for florists. The flowers, which
are smaller than the ordinary Hyacinth, are produced
in great profusion, each bulb throwing up three or
four spikes of delicately-scented pure white blcssoms.
For a good effect, from three to five bulbs should be
planted in a medium -sized pot. P]very lover of beau-
tiful flowers should have a few pots of Roman Hya-
cinths. See accompanying illustration.
No 3 'White Roman Hyacinths, good
large bulbs, each 10c. ; per doz 75c
No. 4 Single Blue Roman Hyacinths,
two or three weeks later than the above;
should be grown by all florists .... each
10c per doz. 75c
NARCISSUS FOR FORCING.
No. 5 Paper White. Are extensively cultivated by florists for early flowering, and deserve
more attention from the amateur gardener. No conservatory or collection of flowers is
complete without a few pots of Paper White Narcissus per doz. 50c. ; each 5e
For Forcing Varieties of Tulips, and other Narcissus, see General Lists within.
DIAMOND COLLECTION
Twelve Best Named Hyacinths.
The following Collection contains twelve of the finest Hyacinths in cultivation. Many of
them have been prize winners at the leading shows in Britain, and for brilliancy and grandeur of
appearance are unsurpassed. The flowers are large, massive and very showy. We can confidently
recommend this Collection to customers desiring an assortment of the finest Hyacinths. The
Collection embraces the following varieties, which are fully described in the General List :
j Princess Charlotte,
S.R.
Pieneman, - ' -
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i Queen of Hyacinths, -
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King of the Blues, -
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Snowball, -
S.W.
Ida, -
S.Y.
Queen of the Netherlands, -
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Lord Wellington,
D.R.
I Alba Maxima, - - -
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Prince of Waterloo,
D.W.
Grandeur a Merville, -
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Crown Prince of Sweden, -
D.B.
No. 6 Diamond Collection of Twelve best Hyacinths $2 50
4 Wm. iti unit's Aiiiuiiiii Catalogue, issn.
Rennie's Collections of Choice Hyacinths.
The following Collections of Choice Hyacinths have been prepared to accommodate those
customers who wish to leave the selection to ourselves, and as the varieties included are among
the best in cultivation, we have no hesitation in recommending them to the public. All the bulbs
are of the finest quality, but, being imported in large qnanties, are offered at greatly reduced
prices. We would respectfully state that no alterations or substitutions can be made. Those
who wish to make their own selections are referred to the following descriptive lists :
7 Collection. — Contains six named varieties (three single and three double) ,$1 00
8 Collection. — Contains twelve named varieties (six single and six double) including
some of the best sorts described in our General Collection 1 75
9 Collection. — Contains twenty-five extra choice named Hyacinths, including all shades,
single and double. This Collection will produce a very fine display throughout the
flowering season. Many of the best varieties in cultivation will be found in this
selection 3 50
CULTURE OF THE HYACINTH.
This most valuable of early flowering bulbs is of so accommodating a nature that it may be
flowered in a variety of ways by very simple modes of treatment, and can be employed as a hardy
plant for the garden border, or as a grand conservatory plant, at the will of the cultivator. The
bulbs may be planted any time from September to the middle of December, with the certainty of
their flowering well, if properly cared for ; but the prudent cultivator will plant them as early as
possible in the autumn, and so manage them afterwards as to secure the longest possible period
of growth previous to their flowering. They may be forced to flower at Christmas, but the more
slowly the flowers are developed the finer in the end will they be. To obtain good bulbs is a mat-
ter of the utmost importance, and it may be useful here to remark that the mere size of a Hyacinth
bulb is no criterion of its value — nor, indeed, is its neatness of form or brightness of appearance.
The two most important qualities are soundness and density. If the bulbs are hard and heavy in
proportion to their size, they may be depended upon to produce good flowers of their kind. The
bulbs of some of the handsomest Hyacinths are never large or shapely, while, on the other hand,
many sorts partake of both those characteristics in an eminent degree.
Culture in Pots. — The best soil is a light rich sandy loam, of about one-third each sand, old
cow-manure, and common garden mould. When potting, the top of the bulbs should be level
with the brim of the pot. Fill the pot loosely with the earth, and press the bulb down as far as
required. Water thoroughly after potting, and place in a cold and dark place. The best mode
is to place them in a cellar on a bed of coarse sand, and cover to a depth of five or six inches with
common garden soil ; this will prevent them from becoming too dry. Care should also be taken
that they do not get frozen. Keep there for about tour to six weeks, until well rooted, then they
may be brought gradually to the light, and finally to the place where they are destined to bloom.
After they are placed in the greenhouse or sitting-room, care should be taken to keep the soil tho-
roughly wet — many bulbs fail simply for want of moisture. A moist atmosphere is at all times
beneficial to all sorts of bulbs while growing. Gaslight is very injurious to bulbs, they should
therefore be kept in a room where no gas is burned, or removed at night. The gas from coal
stoves has the effect of gaslight.
Culture in Glasses. — For glasses the single Hyacinths are preferred, although some of the
double ones are equally as good. Colored glasses are best, as the roots naturally shun the light.
Use clean glasses filled with water. A few small pieces of charcoal placed in each will keep the
water pure for a long time. The base of the bulb should barely touch the water. Set the glasses
away in a dark, cool cellar, or frost-proof closet, for from twenty to thirty days, or until the roots
have grown to the length of four or five inches. This is essential to the production of fine flower
spikes. Then remove to a room of moderate temperature. Keep near the light as the leaves
unfold, avoiding strong sunshine and dry scorching air. As the water evaporates, keep the glasses
filled with water of the same temperature as that of the room. A teaspoonful of guano-water once
a week, poured into the glasses after the flowers begin to appear, will increase the size and beauty
of the bloom. After blooming, pinch off the flower-stems, and plant the bulbs out of doors, where
they may remain till the foliage decays. They will not succeed in water the second year, but may
be planted in the border in the Fall.
Culture in Beds. — Hyacinths may be planted in the border from the middle of September
to the first of November. If the soil is a stiff clay, dress with sand and well-rotted manure, dig-
ging deep and mixing thoroughly. Plant in lines eight to ten inches apart. When the leaves
become yellow, the bulbs may be taken up, dried. &nd packed away until required for planting
again in Autumn,
Autumn Planting Bulbs.
Single Hyacinth.
Double Hyacinth.
GENERAL LIST OF NAMED HYACINTHS.
In selecting the following list we have endeavored to make it as complete as possible, includ-
ing all the different shades and only the choicest varieties. Those marked thus * are the earliest
and best for forcing. The single varieties will all force well.
SINGLE RED.
No. Each.
10 Amy, large compact truss, of a bright
scarlet color 15c
11 Fabiola, delicate pink, carmine striped 20c
12 Giganthea, delicate pink, large bells
and good close truss 20c
13 Homerus, dark red, very early, good
for forcing 20c
14 Jenny Lindt, early deep rose 15c
15 Lord Macauley, carmine striped,
large truss, very handsome 25c
16 Madam Hodson, beautiful rose
pink; very compact spike 15c
IT Mons de Faesch, crimson, very
large, and good truss -. . , . . . 15c
18 Norma, delicate satin pink, very large
bell, handsome spike 18c
2
No. Each.
19 Princess Charlotte, a handsome
spike, frequently used for exhibition
purposes ; rich, soft pink 20c
20 Queen Victoria Alexandrina,
dark crimson, very fine and large, one
of the best 20c
21 Queen of the Hyacinths, rich rosy
crimson, very handsome spike, an ex-
ceptionally fine Red Hyacinth 20c
22 Robert Steiger, bright crimson a
fine compact spike 15c
23 Sultan's Favorite, blush, shaded
with deep pink, large truss 20c
24 Veronica, dark scarlet, extra fine
large spike
Wm. Bennle'i Autumn Catalognc, ihk«>.
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SINGLE WHITE.
Each.
25 Alba Superbissima, pure white,
large truss, very fine . . 20c
26 Alba Maxima, pure white, splendid
large compact truss 25c
•27 Baron Von Thuyll, pure white, very
fine large compact truss; an exhibition
variety • • 20c
'28 Grandeur a Merville. The finest
pale blush Hyacinth; an immense com-
pact spike 20c
'29 Grand Vainqueer, pure white, large
and compact spike 30c
80 Grand Vedette, snow white, very
large bells 20c
31 La Franchise, creamy white, large
massive spike, very showy 20c
32 La Grandesse, pure white, with im-
mense bells of great substance, magni-
ficent spike ; one of the best in culti-
vation 30c
33 Lord Granville, blush white, a fine
variety 15c
34 Lord Grey, rose-tinged, tine bells,
good large spike 18c
Each.
36
Madam van der Hoop, pure waxy
white bells of large si/.e, and very frag-
rant, splendid large truss 20c
Mammoth, creamy white, and extra
large bells 20c
37 Mont Blanc, pure snow white, extra
large bells, and a magnificent, large
and compact spike 2.5c
I 38 Queen of the Netherlands, pure
•white, early, large bells, and a tall,
massive truss. One of the best white
show varieties 30c
39 Queen Victoria, pure white, large
bells and a fine massive spike 20c
40 Snowball, one of the finest; pure
white, very large bells of great sub-
stance ; magnificent spike 40c
41 Rousseau, rosy shaded bells 15c
42 Themistocles, pure white, orange
scented, late, a fine variety 18c
43 Voltaire, white, shaded with rose,
large bells and good spike, dwarf 20c
SINGLE BLUE.
No-
Each.
No
Each.
44 Argus, deep blue, with pure white eye,
very fine
45 Baron Von Thuyll, fine violet blue,
large compact spike 15c
46 Charles Dickens, porcelain blue
shaded with purple 18c
Couronne de Gelle, light porcelain
blue, large bells
Czar Peter, porcelain blue, shaded
lilac, distinct color, extra fine spike . .
Grand Li las, beautiful silvery lilac,
large compact truss, and very
showy
0 King of the Blues, beautiful clear,
dark blue, large bells, splendid long
and compact spike 25c
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48
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15c
20c
20c
20c
51 Lord Derby, splendid, the best light
porcelain blue, large compact truss 25c
52 Pieneman , an exceedingly fine variety,
bright lavendar blue, with a dark stripe
through the centre of each petal. Bells
unusually large, sometimes measuring
2h, inches in diameter 25c
53 Sir John Lawrence, beautiful violet,
extra fine bells, large compact truss. 18c
54 Siam, very dark, almost black, a very
striking color 15c
55 Uncle Tom, rich violet black, and
very fine truss 20c
56 William I., fine dark purple, very
handsome 20c
SINGLE YELLOW.
No. „ Each-
57 Alida Jacobea, rich canary yellow,
large bells and fine compact truss .... 20c
58 Fleur D'Or, clear pale yellow 15c
59 Herman, beautiful orange 20c
No. Each
60 Sonora, a splendid large full flower,
light orange yellow, slightly tinged
with pink ; bells of medium size, and a
massive truss 20c
61 Ida, clear primrose, splendid long spike 25c
No
SINGLE MAUVE and VIOLET.
Each.
62 Ami-du-Cceur, violet blue, good truss,
quite distinct 15c
63 L'Unique, purple mauve, very fine,
large and distinct !^c
No. Each-
64 Tollens, distinct lilac, violet striped
bells, very fine spike: a new and beau-
tiful variety, worthy of a trial from
all growers 25c
Autumn Planting Bulbs.
DOUBLE RED.
No. Each.
65 *Alida Catharina, deep rose, a fine
early variety . ... 20c
60 * Bouquet Tendre, deep red, fine
truss, a very showy variety 15c
67 *Czar Nicholas, pure delicate rose,
large bells and spike 15c
68 * Eclipse, dark red, extra fine large
spike 20c
69 *Grootvoorst, delicate blush, shading
No. Each,
to rose, very double truss, large and
compact 15c
70 *JLord Wellington, pale blush, with
delicate rose stripe, large bells, fine
massive spike ; a splendid flower .... 25c
71 Princess Royal, bright red, with
dark eye 15c
72 *Regina Victoria, salmon rose, very
double, large compact truss 15c
DOUBLE WHITE.
No. Each.
73 *Anna Maria, blush white, with
violet centre, fine large bells 15c
74 Duchess de Bedford, pure white,
good flower, 18c
75 Grand Monarque, white, with pink
eye, fine large truss and long graceful
bells 25c
76 *Jenny L,ind, creamy white, dark
eye and large compact truss 20c
No. Each.
77 La Deese, pure white, very fine large
bells 20c
78 *La Tour D'Auvergne, pure white,
early, very fine large bells 25c
79 *L,a Virginite, blush white, dwarf,
large bells 15C
80 "Prince of Waterloo, fine, pure
white, large, handsome spike 20c
81 Sceptre D'Or, a pure white variety
of excellent form 20c
DOUBLE BLUE
No. Each.
82 *Bloksberg, porcelain blue, striped,
large truss 15c
83 Bride of Lammermoor, dark blue,
good compact truss 18c
84 *Crown Prince of Sweden, dark
lavender blue, large truss of good form 18c
85 Garrick, lilac blue, with a clear
bright blue stripe, large bells and a
No. Each,
splendid truss 18c
86 *Othello, dark blue, very double, and
large compact truss 15c
87 *Prince of Saxe-Weimer, dark
blue ; a very beautiful variety, having
a handsome full spike 20c
88 Rembrandt, dark blue, large spike. . 15c
DOUBLE YELLOW.
No. Each.
89 *Goethe, clear pale yellow, large bells
and a handsome truss 20c
90 *Xouis D'Or, beautiful straw colored,
No. Each.
moderate truss 20c
91 William III., reddish orange, a
magnificent variety 25c
Rennie's Choice Mixed Hyacinths.
This class is composed of smaller sized bulbs of named varieties, selected with the greatest
care, and mixed in various shades of each color, thus affording a diversity of feature which is
very effective in beds and flower borders. The bulbs are all sound and certain to flower, and may
be grown in-doors or planted in beds in the open ground.
Special Quotations on application, to florists and others requiring large quantities.
No. Per doz.
92 Single Red and Rose $1 00
93 t, White, pure 1 00
94 „ „ tinted 1 00
95 .. Blue, Light and Dark.. 100
96 „ Yellow 1 00
No. Per doz.
97 Double Red and Rose $1 00
98 „ White, pure. 1 00
99 H i. tinted 1 00
100 ., Blue 1 00
101 „ Yellow 1 00
102 Single and Double Mixed, all colors and shades per 100 $6 ; per doz. 75c
H'iii. Iteiuiie'* Autumn Catalogue, ISHJ>.
TULIPS
SINGLE EARLY.
For brilliancy of color the
Early Single Tulips cast all
other Spring flowers in the
shade, and where a display
is wanted in the early
months of the year, they
are epiite indispensable. A
collection in pots when pro-
perly managed make beau-
tiful flower specimens,
which for richness and va-
riety of color can scarcely
be surpassed. They force
equally well with Hyacinths
and Narcissus, and require
similar treatment. For bed-
ding out of doors they are
invaluable, and with a good
selection of varieties, along
with other Spring flowers,
they impart to the flower
garden as gay and rich an
appearance as the finest of
Summer bedding-plants.
For General List of Named
Single Early Tulips see
opposite page.
Rennie's Collections of Choice Named Single Tulips fop Pot Culture.
103 50 Roots, in 10 choice named sorts
104 24 „ in 8 „
105 12 i. in 4 ,.
$1
Early " Due Von Tholl " Tulips.
This class of Tulips is the earliest, and being of a dwarfer growth than the generality of
Tulips, are exceedingly showy. They constitute a distinct and peculiar group, flowers smaller
than the average Tulip, very gay, and slightly scented— occasionally, indeed, richly scented when
they flower in mild bright weather.
J ° per 100.
106 Due Von Tholl, Single White U 00
107 .. - .. -. Yellow 3 00
108 n „ " t. Rose 3 00
109 .. „ - n Scarlet 3 00
Crimson 3 00
Mixed, all colors 2 50
2 50
110
111
112
Double
per doz.
60c
40c
40c
40c
40e
35c
35c
The Finest Tulips for Bedding* at Very Low Prices.
13 Gh oice mixed Single Early Tulips, including all colors and shades per 100 ^2.")0
per doz. 35c
Autumn Planting Bulbs,
General List of Named Tulips.
1 14 Ar tus, dark scarlet per doz. 50
115 Bachus, rich deep crimson M 50
116 Blanche Nuance, shaded white m 50
117 Brutus, brown red , n 50
118 Canary Bird, pure yellow, very fine for forcing m 50
119 Cardinal's Hat, scarlet, gold edge n 50
120 Commandant, scarlet, gold edge, very fine n 50
121 Cottage Maid , delicate rose .. 50
122 Duke of Berlin, very early, red with yellow border ... .. 50
123 Duke of Orange, orange yellow and brown, very large i 50
124 Duchess de Parma, orange yellow, very large fine flower » 50
125 Eleanor, violet, purple edged t. 50
126 Jacht van Delft, fine white „ 50
127 La Reine, rosy white, fine for forcing n 50
128 Pottebakker, scarlet, very dwarf ■■ 40
129 Pottebakker, white, very dwarf n 40
130 President Lincoln, bright lilac violet, very fine ,, 50
131 Purple Crown, black purple » 50
1 32 Queen of the Violets, soft violet, very fine m 50
133 Rose Gris-de-Lin, rose and white u 50
134 Standard Royal, white, striped with red n 50
135 Van der Neer, glossy bright lilac n 50
136 Vermillion Brilliant, dark vermillion n 50
137 Waterloo, dark rich scarlet n 50
Late Tulips.
This is an exceedingly fine section of Tulips, flowering somewhat later than the preceding
classes. The Ity-Bloom are very handsomely marked with rose on a white ground, while the
Bizards differ in having a yellow ground marked with rose. The Parrot varieties will produce
flowers of immense size, and present occasional shades and markings that are truly ludicrous.
No. Per doz.
138 By- Bloom, white, marked with rose 40c
1 39 Bizards, yellow, marked with rose 40c
140 Parrot, mixed, various colors and markings , 40c
CULTURE OF THE TULIP.
The best soil for cultivating the Tulip is a rich, rather light, well-drained loam. A bed of
sufficient size for planting the bulbs should be dug at least twelve inches deep. The Tulips
should then be planted six inches apart each way, pressed deep enough to keep them in their
places, and covered with mould to the depth of three inches on the sides of the bed and five
inches in the centre. This precautiou is necessary that water may not stand on the bed
during the winter. When the bed is planted and covered, it may be left to the weather until the
tulips come up, or about the 1st of March. A slight protection of litter is then required, as the
frost has a tendency to check the bloom. Our climate is so variable— cold at night and hot at
midday — that it will repay the cost to cover at night and remove in the morning. Leaving them
covered through the day has a tendency to draw them up and otherwise weaken them. When
the flowers appear, if they are protected from the sun by a light canvas the period of bloom may
be kept up for three or four weeks. The colors are generally better if not shaded at all, but in
that case the bloom would soon be over. Sometimes a single day's hot sun would completely
spoil them. When the flowers begin to fade, they should be cut away and removed from the
bed. As soon as the stems of the Tulip turn yellow and the leaves begin to dry, they may be
taken up and put in a cool dry place. A very important item in regard to Tulip cultivation is
never to plant them in the same soil for two consecutive years, always give a change of soil.
Plant Tulips where Hyacinths have been grown the previous year, or take out the soil to the
depth of at least fifteen inches and replace by fresh soil from elsewhere. If they are planted
twice in the same soil they will bloom very poorly and many will not bloom at all, and the seeds-
man or grower is blamed, although innocent in the matter. The Tulip is now extensively forced
for cut flowers during the winter and summer months. The method of culture is identical with
that of the Roman Hyacinth and Paper Narcissus. The only important point is to grow only the
kinds known as Single Early.
Win. KeniileN Autumn Catalogue, 18H!>.
DOUBLE TULIPS.
This class of Tulips is one
of the most valuable. The
earlier varieties are admir-
ably adapted for pot culture,
and form a pleasing contrast
to the Single Tulips in the
greenhouse or conservatory.
When planted in the open
border they are very showy,
and a succession of bloom
may be had by a judicious
selection from the earlier and
later varieties. The Rex
Rubrorum, La Candeur, Im-
perator Rubrorum, etc. , form
a dense mass of bloom when
grown in beds and the flowers
remain in perfection longer
than those of the single
varieties. Those marked
thus * are the earliest.
Special prices quoted ou
application, to parties re-
quiring large quantities of
Tulips in named varieties or
individual colors lor bed-
ding.
Collections
OF NAMED
Double Tulips
for Pot Culture,
141 50 Roots, in 10
Choice Named Sorts $1.75
142 24 Roots, in 8
Choice Named Sorts 90
143 12 Roots, in 4
Choice Named Sorts
40
General List of Named Double Tulips.
No. per doz.
144 T Cousine, violet, fine for bedding 50c
145 *Gloria Solis, reddish brown and yellow, very fine 50c
146 *Imperator Rubrorum, rich scarlet 50c
147 *La Candeur, pure white, very fine 40c
148 Moliere, striped violet 50c
149 Paeony Gold, golden yellow 50c
150 * Purple Crown, deep, dark purple . . 50c
151 *Rex Rubrorum, bright crimson scarlet 40c
152 *Rosine, bright rose 50c
1 53 Tournesoll, scarlet and yellow, a beautiful flower 50c
1 7A Yellow R ose, large pure yellow 50c
Choice Double Tulips for Bedding* at Very Low Prices.
155 Extra Choice Double Mixed Tulips, including all colors and shades per 100
§2.50 per doz. , 35c
Autumn Planting Kullis
NARCISSUS.
No flower garden should
be without these charming-
flowers, which in contrast
with the Hyacinth and
Tulip, present a most ele-
gant appearance. The cul-
ture and mode of planting
is similar to the Hyacinth,
except that the bulb should
be covered to the depth of
five inches, and well pro-
tected from the cold during
winter. They will also
flower well in glasses of
water like the Hyacinth.
A few grown in this way
are desirable.
For thiol new varieties
of Polyanthus Narcissus
see next page.
No. 156
Paper White Narcissus
For Forcing.
Pure white, very early,
and free flowering. No
conservatory or amateur
collection is complete with-
out a few pots of this justly
popular variety.
Per iloz. 40c.
la <h 5c.
BORDER NARCISSUS.
Under this popular heading are included all the species and varieties except those of Narcissus
Jonquilla, and of the Polyanthus Narcissus section. Border Narcissus are of the greatest possible
value for lighting up gardens and woodlands in spring with their large and rich golden and white
flowers. Their proper place in the garden is the mixed border ; but they are also welcome outside
the garden. They require little or no attention, and will easily establish themselves.
DOUBLE VARIETIES.
157 Double White, sweet scented per doz. 40c ;
158 Incomparable, double yellow and orange n 40c;
159 Orange Phoenix, double, orange and buff, very fine . . . . > u 50c :
160 Von Sion , yellow, double , „ 50c ;
SINGLE VARIETIES.
161 Von Sion, single yellow (Len Lily) per doz. 50c ;
162 Bulbocodium,or Hoop Petticoat, golden yellow, single n 40c ;
163 Trumpet Major, single yellow.. ,. 80c;
164 Pheasant's Eye, very sweet single ,, 20c ;
165 Superfine Mixed, single Narcissus ,, 25c;
each 5c
ii 5c
m 5c
ii 5c
ich 5c
ii 5c
„ 8c
n 3c
„ 3c
19 >Vni. IC< iiim-'s A ii I ii m 11 Catalogue, IHHU.
COLLECTIONS OF POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS FOR INDOOR CULTURE.
UK) 25 Roots, in 5 choice named sorts $1.50*
l(>7 12 Roots, in 4 choice named sorts 75
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS.
168 Bathurst, large yellow primrose, very line per doz. $1.00 ; each 10c
L69 Gloriosa, large white, deep orange cup n
170 Grand Primo, white, with citron cup; a beautiful variety n
171 Grand Monarque, pure white, with citron cup. The finest of all
White Narcissus
172 Luna, pure white n
173 Queen of the Netherlands, very fine white, with yellow cup,
fine bold truss u
1 74 Staten General, lemon yellow cup m
175 Sir Isaac Newton, yellow, with orange cup, very fine truss, a
beautiful variety n
17b' Choice Mixed Polyanthus Narcissus n
1.00;
, 10c
1.00;
, lOe
♦
1.00;
, 10c
.80;
. 8c
1.25;
, 12c
.80;
i 8c
1.00:
■ 10c
.50;
, 5c
CYCLAMEN.
The Cyclamen is one of the most ornamental plants
grown for greenhouse or parlor culture, and will delight
those who have never seen them in the house. The flowers
appear on tall stems above the foliage; they are very
handsome, and remain perfect for a long time.
177 Cyclamen Persicum, fine mixed varieties
per doz. $2. 50 ; each 25c
CYCLAMEN SEED.
178 Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. — The
finest strain of Cyclamen in cultivation. Seed
saved from the largest and most perfect blooms
of strong, healthy plants. Mixed colors, per pkt. 25c
ANEMONES.
Anemones are remarkable for the magnitude and brilliancy of their flowers. Colors are
intense blue and brightest scarlet. A bed of Anemones is a valuable addition to a flower-garden.
Plant in October or November, or as soon as the ground can be worked in Spring, and during
winter, protect with straw or leaves. For pot culture, use a rich porous compost and secure good
drainage ; four good roots are enough for a five-inch pot; set the pots in a cold frame or other cool
situation until the roots are started, after which they may be removed at pleasure to wherever
intended to bloom.
179 Celestine, blue, very fine per doz. 50c ; each 5c
180 Josephine, scarlet ■■ 50c; .. 5c
181 Rosette, splendid white, with dark rose centre. n 50c ; h 5c
182 Choice Double Mixed, an excellent selection - 40c : n 5e
[SNOWDROPS.
The earliest and most elegant of spring flowering bulbs. Their pretty little snow-white blos-
soms, drooping habit, and close, compact growth, render them admirably adapted for planting
close to the margin of borders or beds, where, if allowed to remain undisturbed, they will annu-
ally produce a very pretty effect before Crocus come into bloom. They may also be grown in
sand, moss, or water.
No. Per doz
183 Double Flowering, very fine 40c
184 Single „ per 100 $1.50 20c
Autumn Planting Bulbs.
IS
CROCUS.
A universal favorite, and one of the very ear-
liest ornaments of the flower garden. They
should be planted in October or November.
Set the bulbs three inches apart, and cover
with not more than two inches of earth. Be-
fore winter sets in cover the bed with a little
straw, coarse manure, or other litter, to pre-
vent the bulbs being thrown out by the frost.
The Crocus will flower well in the house in
winter— half a dozen or more in a pot or in bas-
kets of moss, or in any other way that good
taste may suggest. The bulbs may be set so
close as almost to touch each other. For pot
culture the named varieties are strongly recom-
mended, the flowers produced being larger and
more perfect. The mixed Crocus are excellent
for bedding.
Rennie's Collections of Choice Named Crocus for Pot Culture.
185 50 Roots, in 10 choice named sorts.
186 24 n in 6
187 Baron Bruno w, extra large, bright purple. .
188 Caroline Chisholm, pure white
189 David Rizzio, fine dark purple, very showy.
190 Dickens, beautiful blue
191 L'Unique, mauve violet, quite distinct
.192 Mammoth, pure white, extra large
193 Mont Blanc, fine large pure white, splendid.
194 Prince Albert, purplish violet
195 Sir Walter Scott, blue and white striped . . .
196 Victoria, fine pure white . <
per 100, $1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
per
doz.
50c
•25c
15c
15c
15c
15c
15c
15c
15c
15c
15c
15c
Cheap Crocus for Bedding*.
197 Cloth of Gold, yellow with brown stripe per 100, 75c ;
198 Cloth of Silver, white striped with lilac 75c ;
199 Large Yellow, fine pure golden yellow .. 75c ;
200 Choice Mixed, Blue, of various shades n 60c ;
201 ,. u Striped, ,. ,. 60c;
202 „ „ White, „ „ 6&C ;
203 ., „ All Colors per 1000, $4.50 „ 50c ;
JONQUILS.
per doz. 12c
12c
12c
10c
10c
10c
10c
Most excellent for early blooming ; charming large golden and deliciously odoriferous flowers,
freely produced, of the finest effect either in garden, greenhouse or conservatory. May be suc-
cessfully grown by everyone.
per doz.
204 Single Campernelles 25c
205 Double Jonquils 75c
AMARYLLIS, (see
also next page)
206 Purpurea (Valotta Purpurea or Scarboro' Lily), produces large heads of beautiful crimson
lily-like flowers each 50c
207 Belladonna Minor, white, flushed with rosy purple, very handsome n 50c
208 Longifolia Alba, large white flowers, free blooming i 50c
209 Longifolia Rosea, rose coloured, large and fragrant it 30c
210 Formossissima (Jacobean Lily), crimson, very handsome n 15c
Win. Kcimic's A ii I ii m ii Catalogue, lSHf).
AMARYLLIS.
(i LTUBE OF l' UK A.M-
IBYLLIS. -These magni-
ficent plants do not re-
quire the high tempera-
ture in which they are
usually grown, nor
should they be allowed
to remain for a great
length of time dust dry,
as we sometimes find
them. It is important
to remember that they
have distinct seasons of
activity and rest, but
must not be forced into
cither condition by such
rude measures as are oc-
casionally resorted to.
'The proper soil for them
is turfy loam, enriched
with rotten manure, and
rendered moderately
porous by an admixture
of sand. The light soil
in which many plants
thrive willnotsuitthem;
the soil must be of a firm
nature, and somewhat
rough in texture. When
first potted, give them
very little water, and
promote growth by
means of a bottom heat
•of (io°. Increase the sup-
ply of water as the plants
progress, and shift them
into 6-inch pots for flow-
ering. While they are
in flower they may be
placed in the conserva-
tory, or wherever else
they may be required
for decorative purposes.
When the flowers have
faded, take them to the
greenhouse to complete
their growth, after which
dry them off slowly, but
with the clear under-
standing that they are
never to be dessicated.
They may be wintered
in the greenhouse, and
should certainly be pla-
ced where they will al-
ways be slightly moist,
even if a few leaves remain green throughout the winter. Frequent disturbance of the roots is to
be particularly avoided in the cultivation of Amaryllis, and therefore it is desirable to allow them
to remain in the same pots two or three years, or if they are shifted on, it should be done in such
a way that the roots are scarcely so much as seen in the process. Top dressing and liquid manure
will help them when they have been some time in the same pots. See previous page.
211 Vittata, New Hybrid Seedlings, including many fine hybrids of this free-blooming race, the
finest for conservatory decoration (see illustration) each 7oc
•212 Prince of Orange, a magnificent variety, orange and white „ $1.00
Autumn Flauling Bulbs.
15
MILLA BIFLORA.
213 To its pure white color and delicate
perfume it adds the valuable quality of
keeping several days. The bulbs force
readily and grow well in the house.
Wherever grown the bulbs should be
set close together. (See illustration.)
Roots per 100 $6.00; per doz. 75c, each 10c
ARUM.
A genus of very picturesque and ornamental
plants, comprising some of the most fantastic
productions in the floral kingdom. They are
quite hardy, and will succeed in common garden
soil.
214 Arum Dracunculus (Dragon
Arum), flowers brown, one foot long,
stem beautifully marbled, leaves hand-
some, resembling a palm each 20c
IXIAS and SPARAXIS.
The above are amongst the most graceful and
beautiful of half-hardy bulbs, and though dif-
fering from each other in habit and growth, are
closely allied, and require the same cultural
treatment. The flowers resemble a miniature
Gladiolus, and when expanded in the sunshine,
the rich, varied and beautiful colors present a
picture of gorgeous beauty. This, with their
compact growth, renders them perfect gems for
pot culture.
215 Ixias Grateroides, bright scarlet,
an excellent variety for cut flower bo-
quets per doz. 50c. , each 5c
216 Ixias, mixture of the finest English
varieties per doz. 50c ; each 5c
217 Sparaxis, choice varieties, mixed,
per doz. 50c each 5c
CROWN IMPERIALS.
This flower, which belongs to the Fritillaria
tribe, is exceedingly handsome, and should be
an inhabitant of all gardens. Looks remarkably
well, planted at intervals of two feet in a bed of
Tulips, relieving the bed from a low level,
which is sometimes monotonous. Grows very
easily, but reqiiires abundance of sand. Forms
an excellent back-ground for the more dwarf-
growing bulbs.
218 Red Varieties each 15c
219 Yellow .. each 40c
220 Mixed m from a very choice col-
collection per doz. $1.00, each 10c
CHI0N0D0XA LUCILLLE.
A valuable hardy early flowering bulb, pro-
ducing spikes of lovely azure-blue flowers, with
pure white centres, It is as easily cultivated
as Scillia, to vdiich family it is closely allied.
221 Chionodoxa Lucilliae (Glory of the
Snow), per doz. 50c ; each 5c
IRIS (Fleur-de-lis).
These beautiful plants are very suitable for
flower borders ; they are very hardy, and re-
quire little if any attention after being planted.
Any soil will suit them, and no garden should
be without at least some of the varieties. Irises
are very useful as cut flowers.
222 English Varieties, fine mixed,
per doz. 50c
RANUNCULUS.
For fine forms and bright colors the Ranun-
culus is unequalled. The tubers are tooth-like.
They should be planted in rich, dry soil. May
be grown in pots to advantage in a cool room.
Cultivate same as Anemones.
223 Persian, extra choice double mixed,
strong roots per doz. 25c
224 Turban, superfine mixed. ... n 15c
225 Giant French, extra fine mixed n 30c
It
Wm. |{<-iiiiic*s Autumn Cain login
FREESIA.
The flowers of this plant can hardly be said
to form a spike, as the flowering stein, after
growing to a certain height runs out horizontally
and the flowers are produced perpendicularly
on this horizontal stem. As many as nine
blossoms, each from two to three inches in
length, are produced ; they are deliciously
fragrant, last a long time and are very valu-
able for cutting, as the unopened buds expand
freely when placed in water.
226 Freesia Refracta Alba, pure white
blotched with yellow, per doz. §1.00
each 1 0c
SCILLA.
This beautiful genus of plants should be
grown by every lover of early spring flowers.
They are quite hardy and adapted for cultiva-
tion in the open ground, and are also very
suitable for growing in pots. The flowers are
borne in spikes of from six to twelve blooms
each, the individual bell-like blossoms being
gracefully pendant.
227 Scilla Hyacinthoides, blue, per
doz. 50c each 5c
228 Siberica, bright blue, erect spike,
per doz. 50c each 5c
OXALIS.
An interesting class of plants, very desirable
for winter flowering in pots or hanging baskets ;
generally leaves and flowers are abundant, so
that a few plants present a very cheerful aspect
during the whole winter.
SPIR/EA.
One of the most elegant and useful of all plants
and extremely valuable for early forcing ; it is
perfectly hardy, and should be grown by all
lovers of beautiful flowers. Roots wiil be
ready about November 1st.
230 Spiraea, Japonica, strong clumps,
each 20c
229 Fine Mixed Varieties,
pel
DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS
(bleeding heart.)
One of our most ornamental Spring flowering
plants, with handsome pa-ony-like foliage and
long drooping racemes of pink and white heart-
shaped flowers. This is deemed the finest of all
hardy garden plants. Roots will be ready
November 1st.
doz 50c 231 Strong Roots, each 20c
Autumn Planting I5ull>s.
4smmj»
bulbs, throwing up spikes of double white
flowers, two or three feet high, which remain
in bloom a long period. The bulbs may be
planted from February to May. Bulbs ready
about December 1st.
232 New Excelsior Double Pearl
Tuberoses. These are the very finest
Tuberoses which have ever been offered
and are much superior to the ordinary
Double Pearl Tuberose. This variety
is characterized by its short robust
stem and long spikes of flowers, which
are more double and twice as large
as those of the old sort. The bloom
while being so desirable on account of
its additional size, is quite as fragrant
as any selection in cultivation
each 10c; per doz. 75c; 100 $5.00
HARDY GLADIOLUS.
The following varieties are partici^arly valu-
able for forcing, being very free flowering and
producing neat compact spikes of flowers. The
sorts we are offering are the best of the class.
233 The Bride, (Colvillii Alba), pure
white and excellent for cut flower
bouquets per doz. $1.00 ; each 10c
234 Colvillii Red per doz. 75c; each 8c
LILY OF THE VALLEY.
This beautiful little plant is extensively grown
for forcing in the winter and early spring months,
the pendulous grace of its white flower spike
being much prized in the construction of the
most beautiful bouquets. It is entirely hardy,
preferring a position slightly shaded. Ready
for delivery in November.
TUBEROSE.
The Tuberose is one of the most delightfully
:fragrant and beautiful of summer flowering
235 Large Pips, . .per doz. 50c; per 100 $3.00
236 Large Clumps, containing a number
of strong roots. . . .per doz. $3.50; each 35c
PEONIES.
Tuberous rooted plants, quite hardy, produc-
ing large showy flowers in all the shades of pure
white or deep crimson, mostly very double and
sweet scented. Roots should be planted in the
autumn. Ready in October.
237 Mixed Varieties . .each 25c; per doz. $2.50
IS
m in. ic< imir's Autumn Catalogue. 1880.
LILIES.
No class of plants can lay so much claim
to our attention as the Lilies. They are
stately, elegant, massive and beautiful.
The most delicate and agreeable perfumes
are to be found amongst them, whilst for
general effect, whether growing in the gar-
den or used in decorations as cut flowers,
they have no equal. A rich sandy loam is
most desirable, which should be dug deeply
and thoroughly mixed with a plentiful sup-
ply of well rotted manure or decayed turf.
Plant the bulbs five or six inches deep and
do not disturb any oftener than is necessa-
ry, as the flowering season is greatly de-
layed by removal ; they should be slightly
covered with straw or litter before winter
sets in.
LILIUM HARRISII
OR
Bermuda Easter Lily.
A magnificent pure white Lily, with large
trumpet-shaped flowers of great substance,
delicately perfumed. The head is borne
on a stout stem, furnished with broad dark
green foliage. It commences growing na-
turally in autumn, and will bear forcing
without the least impatience, so that it is
easy to secure a supply of valuable white
flowers early in the spring. It makes a
splendid ornament for the dinner table.
Can be grown by any person in an ordinary
sitting room. We are offering two sizes
of bulbs, and while the smallest will pro-
duce two or three and frequently more
flowers, the larger sized roots will invaria-
bly produce three times the number, and
often as many as fifteen and sixteen im-
mense blooms. (See accompanying illus-
LiiiUJM HABRieu. tration). The larger sized roots are there-
fore much to be preferred.
238 Lilium Harrisii, ordinary size, usually sold as large roots per doz. $1.50 ; each 15c
239 Lilium Harrisii, extra large selected roots n 3.00 ; n 30c
240 Lilium Speciosum Rubrum, one of the best known sorts, rose, spotted with crimson.
A superb variety per doz. $1.50 ; each 15c
241 Lilium Speciosum Album, pure white, very fragrant .. 3.00 ; n 30c
242 Lilium Speciosum Roseum, white, spotted with rose, a beautiful variety per
doz. $1 . 50 each 1 5c
243 Lilium Candidum, is the well-known white, hardy, garden Lily, from three to four feet in
height, -with large racemes of snow-white, fragrant blossoms per doz. $1.50 ; each 15c
24+ Lilium Elegans (Thunbergianum), flowers very large, crimson, shading to tawny yellow,
slightly spotted per doz. $1.50 ; each 15c
245 Lilium Tigrinum, the well-known Tiger Lily .. 1.50 ; n 15c
LILIUM AURATUM.
Of all the Lily tribe this is undoubtedly the finest, whether we regard its size, its sweetness,
or its exquisite arrangement of color. The flower, 10 to 12 inches across, is composed of six-
delicate ivory white parts, each being thickly studded -with crimson spots, and having a bright
golden band through its centre. We have secured a large supply of sound, well ripened roots,
which will reach us early in October, when orders will be filled.
246 Extra Large Roots, per doz. $2.50; each 25c
Florists req Hiring large quantities of Lilies will receive special quotations on application*
Autumn Planting Bulbs.
1ft
LILIUM AURATUM.
WILD RICE.
The seed may be sown in ponds or small lakes,
where the water is shallow (not more than five
feet), and when full grown it forms an excellent
food for wild and tame ducks and geese .... per
100 lbs. $20 per lb. 25c
Hyacinth Glasses.
At the following prices, Hyacinth Glasses
will be securely packed and placed on board
cars here. Customers will be required to pay
carriage. We cannot send Glasses by mail.
New Patent Hyacinth Glasses, plain
shape, in assorted colors, blue, green
and violet each, 25c. ; per doz. $2.50
Belgian Style— upright Hyacinth Glass,
in assorted colors, blue, green and cla-
ret each, 20c. ; per doz. 2.00
Tye's Pattern — squat glasses, in assorted
colors, blue, green and claret. . . .each,
20c per doz. 2.00
Christmas Decorations.
During December we will have on hand a full
stock of Christmas Decorations, and will be glad
to have orders from churches or private gentle-
men requiring wreathing, Holly or any decora-
tion for the Christmas week. Special prices to
parties requiring large quantities.
Moss (Princess Pine), the finest evergreen
for wreathing ; makes no dirt, and. will
remain green for months. Much supe-
rior to Cedar, Hemlock or Spruce . . per
sack of 50 lbs., $3 per 100 lbs., $5.50
Round. Wreathing, made of Princess
Pine, neatly put together with wire, for
festooning per 100 yards 15.00
Flat Wreathing, made flat and wide for
decorating pillars, walls, doorways or
store windows. May be used in any
place where but one side of the wreath-
ing is to be shown . . . .per 100 yards 10.00
Flat Floral Wreathing, same as the
preceding, but studded with small
bouquets of Everlasting flowers, .per
100 yards . 12.00
Holly. A full stock of Holly in Decem-
ber. Large branches are more valua-
ble than small sprigs ; customers will
please state which they prefer. Price
per lb. , about 35
Mistletoe. Genuine English Mistletoe,
with berries, will be ready for delivery
a few days before Christmas. As in
the case of Holly, large branches are
more valuable than small sprigs. Price
VALUABLE BOOKS.
Gardening for Pleasure — Henderson . .
Gardening for Profit, »
Practical Floriculture, n
Garden and Farm Topics, n
Handbook of Plants, n
Handbook of Grasses, n
..$1.75
.. 1.75
.. 1.75
.. 1.75
.. 5.00
.. 1.75
ONION SETTS
Spanish Multiplier, Onion Setts, for Fall
planting per peck, $1 ; quart 20c
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SEED WHEAT
We have pleasure in presenting herewith our Annual Price List of Fall Wheat and Grass
iSeeds, and in doing so refer with pride to the success of our latest introduction, the "Garfield"
Wheat. This variety, which has given such universal satisfaction, was offered for the first time in
1887. From every quarter we have received flattering testimonials as to its hardiness and produc-
tiveness, two qualities essential to success. While strongly recommending the "Garfield "for
general cultivation, we would direct attention to the "Surprise," which we are offering this year.
The growers and all who have seen the wheat, speak in glowing terms of its fine appearance in the
field, and coming from reliable parties who so strongly recommend it, we offer it without any hesi-
tation and ask our customers to give it a trial. The low price at which this wheat can be sold
places it within the reach of all. The "Velvet Chaff," which I am offering this season, while not
a new wheat, is one which has given good satisfaction wherever grown. Full description and
price will be found within.
TERMS : Invariably cash with the order. Remittances may be made by Registered Letter or
Post Office Order. The prices are subject to my present stock not being sold out, and may be
cancelled by the publication of a subsequent list.
WM. RENNIE.
Special prices upon application for lots of 20 bus. or over
Velvet Chaff Wheat.
While this is not claimed to be an entirely new variety of Winter Wheat it is such a good
and pure selection that it might well be called a distinct and separate type. Some years ago a
well known farmer in Markham, who takes pleasure in selecting and disseminating new varieties
of Seed Grain, selected three heads from a field of Seneca or Clawson Wheat, and has continued to
grow the product from year to year, until he now has a stock sufficient to offer. The head, is of
medium length, and the chaff, which is white, is covered with a growth having the appearance of
fine velvet. The grain is red or a dark amber, and rather long, and makes excellent flour. The
crop from which our stock was secured stood up nicely and was one of the first fields of wheat cut
in this section of country. The straw is of medium length, and bright. The Velvet Chaff is a
wheat which may be grown with every reasonable assurance of success, and we hope to have it
tested in every pait of Ontario this season.
Prices:— Per 5 lbs., free by mail, $1 00; per peck, (carriage, extra) 60c; bushel si. 75; 2 bushels
or over $1.50 per bushel.
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Seed Wheal.
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The Surprise Wheat.
An excellent variety of white wheat somewhat
resembling the old Soules wheat, but with a larger
and plumper head. The grower from whom we have
received our supplies states that while many other kinds
have been almost ruined by the rust, the "Surprise,"
although slightly affected, would yield as much as 45
bushels per acre on some fields, and over 30 for his
crops generally. The straw is stiff and long. The
grain is white, of good medium size and even sample.
This wheat starts freely in the Autumn, and makes a
strong growth. All who have grown it pronounce it
a hardy wheat, as well as an excellent yielding and
milling variety. We have pleasure in offering the
"Surprise" to our customers as a wheat which gives
every promise of becoming a most valuable addition to
our list, and have fixed the price very low for a new
variety, placing it within the reach of all.
Prices:— Per lb., free by mail, 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00;
per peck (carriage extra) 75c; bushel $2.00; 2 bushels
$3.60.
The High Grade.
The following description was furnished by our
correspondent in the United States when sending the
wheat to us in 1886. "The heads, which grow larger
than the average wheat, are bald, solid, broad and
closely set, and the chaff, which is white, encloses the
grain perfectly, preventing it from being shelled out
in handling. The grains are red in color, long, very
large, quite hard or flinty, and admirably adapted to
the new roller process. Clean wheat of this variety
frequently weighs 64 lbs. per measured bushel. The
straw, which grows above the average length, is very
strong and stands up well. In season, the "High
Grade" is medium early, ripening a few days before
makes a strong flour of excellent color. While the
first offered was a bald wheat, the heads are now more or less bearded,
showing a tendency to revert to the type of one of its parents, and cus-
tomers must not be disappointed when harvesting to find many heads with
short beards.
Prices:— Per peck (15 lbs.) 50c; per bushel (60 lbs.) $1.50; 1 lb., free
by mail, 20c; 6 lbs., free by mail, $1.00.
Surprise Wheal.
AN AVERAGE 1IKAD.
the Clawson.' It
'High Grade" when
Bearded Deihl Wheat.
Surprise Wheati
A white wheat of excellent quality. The heads are short, resembling
the older Deihl Wheat, from which it was selected. Chaff red, straw
medium length and of fine quality. The grain is white and makes excellent
flour. The Bearded Deihl is an early wheat, and on good land will yield
a good return.
Price:— Per bushel $1 40,
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Win. KeimicN Autumn 4 nfiilounr, IHH9.
The Garfield
(Natural Cross).
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Seldom have we had the pleasure of introducing a new-
Fall Wheat which has given such general satisfaction as the
"Garfield." For two or three winters it has withstood the
severe cold in many places where other varieties have failed,
proving to be a hardy wheat, and suitable for cultivation in
this Province. The heads are bald, of medium length, firm
and compact; the straw is stiff, bright, and pleasant to
handle. The grain is white, rather long in shape, and
makes a clear, white, strong Hour. The chaff is also white.
Every year a number of new wheats are brought before the
public, but, in many instances, they are but old varieties
with new names. The "Garfield" is, we believe, quite new
and distinct from any other variety in cultivation. Having
secured a good stock of well cleaned seed, we are offering it
at the following low prices.
Prices: — Per peck 50c: per bushel $1.50;
mail, 20c; 6 lbs., free by mail, $1.00.
1 lb., free by
4.arttH<l Wl
AN A\ K.UAUK !
The Manchester Wheat.
This wheat has been offered in Ontario for two seasons, and
in sections where thoroughly tested, appears to have given
good satisfaction. The following description is furnished by
the introducer : — "Smooth head, red chaff, and beautiful dark
amber berry, and would be called by some a red wheat. The
heads grow larger than the average wheat, but not so long as
Martin Amber, are solid, broad, and rather closely set, the
grain being well enclosed with close fitting chaff, which pre-
vents shelling when being handled; grains large, rather on
the long side, hard and flinty; straw, medium, with no sign
of rust or smut and maturing fully ten days earlier than
Martin Amber. It is very strong, and stands up well, being
bright and clean, and seldom weighs less than sixty-three
pounds per bushel."
Prices:
mail, 25c; !
Per peck 80c; per bushel $3.00;
lbs, free by mail, .$1.00.
1 lb., free by
The Martin Amber Wheat.
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Win ill.
The Martin Amber has become one of our most valuable Winter Wheats, and, as a standard
for cultivation, on all soils and under all circumstances, will not be easily bettered. The straw
is of the average length, very bright, and stands up erect until ripe, when the heads incline some-
what, and although stiff enough to support the heads, is pleasant to handle. The heads are bald
and of a good length. The grains are of a beautiful amber color, good size, full and plump, with
a very thin hull. It is a first-class flouring variety, giving but little bran. The Martin Amber
has yielded 30 to 45 bushels per acre, and has weighed 63 lbs. per bushel. In appearance the
grain resembles the Democrat, end ripens about the same time as the Seneca.
Prices: Per 60 lbs. $1.30; 1 lb., free by mail to Post Offices in Canada, 20c.
The Democrat Wheat
A bearded variety, very productive and medium early. Price Per 60 lbs. $1.25.
Seed Wheal.
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The Bonnell (or Landreth) Wheat.
This is one of the best wheats we have ever offered, and
from every quarter splendid reports have been received. The
head is a good length (ranging from four to six inches), bald,
with white chaff; the grain is large, plump, and beautifully
white, producing a quality of flour that is pronounced by
first-class millers to be A No. 1. The straw is bright, of
a medium length, quite stiff and not liable to rust. The
Bonnell is a vigorous grower, one of the earliest in cultiva-
tion, and quite hardy. A trial is respectfully solicited by all
who wish a good change, and who prefer a white wheat.
Prices:— Per 60 lbs. $1.30; 1 lb., free by mail, 20c.
The Rogers Wheat.
A bald wheat, with white chaff, and good straw; the grain
is a light amber, plump, and very even sample, and produces
a very superior quality of fine white flour. The Rogers ripens
about the same time as the Seneca or Clawson, and is one of
the most productive varieties yet introduced. We have a
good sample of this wheat.
Price:— Per 60 lbs. $1.25.
Bouuell Wheat.
The Lancaster Wheat.
This is one of the oldest Red Winter Wheats, and certainly,
as a milling wheat, nothing has ever been introduced to sur-
pass it. The straw is unusually long and rather coarse. The
heads bearded, with red chaff. The crop from which my
supplies have been secured was one of the best in Mark ham.
Strongly recommended for poor soils.
Price:— Per bushel $1.25.
Hybrid Mediterranean Wheat.
Rogers Wheat.
The Hybrid Mediterranean is a large square-headed, bearded wheat, having fours rows of
grains. The heads, although not growing quite as long as some others, will shell out more grain,
owing to their peculiar shape. It has been grown in Canada for several seasons, and has proved
quite hardy and adapted to our climate. The straw is stiff, of good length, and pleasant to handle,
chaff red, heads bearded, and the grain of a dark red color, hard and flinty, making excellent flour.
Prices:— Per peck 50c; per 60 lbs. $1.25; 1 lb., free by mail, 20c.
SENECA or CLA WS0N at $1.20 per 60 lbs. Other varieties at reasonable prices.
FALL RYE,
We have some good selected samples of Fall Rye, of this season's crop, a^$1.00 per bushel.
Miii. ltciiulc's l ii I ii in ii Catalogue, 1889.
CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS.
To the selection of Clover and Grass Seeds we devote particular attention, and can assure
intending purchasers that the samples offered are the best in the market. It will he a pleasure
to send samples when requested, and to clubs and individuals requiring large lots, we will be glad
to make special offers.
The following' prices are subject to change without notice.
Clover, Red, Kennie's Best Re-cleaned.
per bushel $5. 50
Clover, Red. Choice per bush. 5.25
„ m Prime, the quality usually
sold by country storekeepers, per bush. 5.00
Clover, Alsike, Best „ 8.00
m ii Choice n 7.00
ii "White, choice sample ,, 9.00
ii Lucerne, „ ,t 8.00
Timothy, Kennie's Best Re-cleaned, .per
bushel 2.50
Timothy, Choice per bush. 2.25
i. Prime, the quality usually sold
by country storekeepers . .per bush. 2.00
Orchard Grass, best re-cleaned, n 1.75
Blue Grass, best re-cleaned., .per bush. $1.30
Red Top Grass, Extra cleaned seed, very
1 50
fine per bush
Red Top Grass, choice quality, n
Perennial Rye Grass n
Italian Rye Grass m
Meadow Fescue Grass per lb.
Hard
Red „
Sheep's .,
Meadow Foxtail
Yellow Oat (true)
Water Meadow
"Wood Meadow
90
2.00
•2.25
20
20
20
20
30
00
45
35
SEED OATS-
Black Tartarian, grown from seed imported in 1889. We have a large acreage of these Oats
under contract for us, and will be glad to quote prices for quantities. Seed will be ready for
delivery in December and January.
BARLEY.
CHEVALIER TWO ROWED. As there appears to be every probability of a good market
in England for Canadian Two Rowed Barley, we have had grown a large supply of this variety,
which is the kind preferred by English malsters, and will be glad to quote prices on application.
The seed was imported from one of the best seed barley growers in England last Spring.
FERTILIZERS.
We continue to carry large stocks of the best Commercial Fertilizers manufactured in
Canada and elsewhere, and will be glad to make special prices for large lots. The following are
the brands most extensively used at present. Guaranteed analysis will be furnished on application.
A Reduction made to Clubs or Individuals requiring lots of Five Tons or upwards.
Nitrate of Soda. The most powerful fertilizer on the market, containing a large percentage
of nitrogen per 10 lbs. 50c ; 100 lbs. $4 ; per ton $70
Peruvian Guano. This manure is one of the best and most powerful in the market.
Excellent for flowers and vegetables. Having secured a large lot of this fertilizer, we
will be glad to quote specially low prices to market gardeners or farmers requiring a
ton or more per lb. 10c ; 5 lbs. 40c ; 15 lbs. $1 ; 100 lbs. $5
Horn Shavings. For Grapevines, Horn Shavings are very valuable. Two to four pounds
per vine, mixed with the soil at the root, will show a material difference in the growth
of the vine as well as in the fruiting per 100 lbs. $2 ; per ton §30
Bone Superphosphate 3 lbs. 20c ; 8 lbs. 40c ; 100 lbs. si .75 . per ton |30
Bone Dust, or Bone Meal. I am offering pure ground Bones, free from adulteration.
Special prices on very large lots per 100 lbs. $2 ; per ton $35
Land Plaster per brl. of 280 lbs. $1.25 ; per ton (in brls.) $8
Land Salt 9 per brl. of 280 lbs. $1.50, per ton in brls.) $10
RAPE OR COLE.
Uape seed should be sown broadcast, or in
drills two feet apart, from June until the middle
of September, and forms an excellent green fod-
der for sheep in Autumn or early Winter. It is
also used extensively for soiling, being ploughed
under when full grown.
Dwarf Essex. The best broad leaved
variety per lb. 12c
10 lbs. or over (a) ,, \ jc
25 lbs. or over @ ,, lOc
OIL CAKE FOR FEEDING,
A full stock of Oil Cake and Flax Seed,
ground and unground, always on hand. Parties
requiring large lots will receive special quota-
tions on application.
Oil Cake, fine ground per 100 lbs. $1.50
'• " per ton 28.00
- coarse ground. . .per 100 lbs. 1.50
" " per ton 28.00
Flax Seed, for feeding per 50 lbs. 1 .50
ground, pure.. . .per 100 lbs. 4 00
PRICES OF BAGS.
When bags are required for filling orders,
they will be supplied at the following prices,
which should be remitted with the amount of
the order.
1 Peck, Cotton.. - @ 10c each
|5usJe!' ". @ 12c each
2 Bushel, Linen @ 15c each
2 n Cotton, seamless, "A" ..(S) 25c each
2 '» " n "B" . .@ 20c each
Wilson's Little Giant Mill.
This Mill is specially adapted for grinding
Dry Bones. Shells, or Grain for Poultry. It
will grind the whole jaw-bone of a horse in
about three minutes ; the leg-bone of a beef
(eight inches long
and two inches in
diameter, by
being once split
^'■''''■fllL lengthwise) in
krlmil two mmutes. if
!:18!,IP|a|l __^ the bones are tho-
iHF"^ roughly dried.
This Mill will
crack about a
peck of Corn in
twenty minutes. If it is desired to grind the
Corn very fine, it should run through the Mill
twice. A sample of Oyster Shells ground or
Cora cracked with the Little Giant Mill, will
be sent free by mail for 10 cents.
Trice (without legs) $(5.00
Price (with legs) 8.00
Circulars, giving juices of larger she*, on appli-
cation.
FLOWER POTS.
Flower Pots shipped to outside stations will
be sent at customers risk only. Packing will
be charged 20% extra.
4 Gallon size each 40c
2 :: ;::::;::•■:::::::::::::: :: £
i' -••' each 12c; per do/.. Si. 25
a ii M 7c; .. sOc
1 Quart ,, 5c; „ f>0c
I £int „ 3c; „ 35C
Verbena Pots, very small, per doz. 15c; 100 .$1 .20
Thumb Pots, ,, „ ]2c; ,, 1. 00
SAUOERS.
For 4 Gallon Pots each
11 3 „
ii 2 „ „
"1 " leach 6c; per doz.
" h .\ 4c; „
i£ Quart Pots. , ,, 'Ac ; „
.. Pint v „ 2c ;
Hanging Baskets, crockery, large size . . each
-- n smaller size ,,
Seed Pans, for starting seeds, 8 inch. . „
ii ii " 6 inch ,i
20c
18c
12c
65c
45c
35c
20c
25c
15c
12c
10c
TREE AND HEDGE SEEDS.
^ As many varieties of Tree Seeds require to be
sown in the Fall, we otter the following list of
such popular sorts as are specially adapted to
Autumn planting. When to be sent by mail,
add 4 cents pev- pound to cover postage.
Apple Pips per lb. 50c. ; £ lb. 15c
Barberry per lb. $2.50 ; oz. 25c
Black Walnut per bush. $2 ; peek 75c
Honey Locust per lb. 50c. ; oz. 10c
Horse Chestnuts . . per bush. $1 ; peck 40c
Maple, Hard (Sugar) . per lb. $1.00 ; oz. 10c
Norway Spruce „ 1.00 ; oz. 10c
Pine, Austrian „ 2.00 ; oz. 20c
ii Scotch „ 2.50 ; oz. 25c
.. Sugar „ r>.00 ; oz. 50c
TW- Pioneer Fruit Picker.
This new and useful invention, after being
thoroughly tested in the Kail of 188(5, is now
offered to the public. Fruit
growers, after using it a short
time, SvfitL find it indispensable,
the operator being able to stand
on the ground and gather fruit,
such as Apples. Pears, Peaches,
etc. , without bruising the most ■
delicate specimens, and also
without injury to the tree. The
Picker is made of tin, and with
care will last many years. It
is very simple, strong and light, and its use can
be learned in a few minutes, and with a little
practice can be used very quickly. Poles or
handles are not sent with the Pickers, as they
are to be had on almost any farm. Circulars
on application. Price 75c
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TORONTO.
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