Spring 1891 : fruits and flowers

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STOCKTON POST ‘OFFICE,

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t@S"Please Notice that Stockton is the name of our Post-office.

Telegraph and Express Offices at Jones Station, Ohio.

Ridgewood Farm is located on the Princeton Pike, sixteen miles north of
Cincinnati, one mile north of Elliston, C., H. & D. R. R., and two miles east of
Jones Station. Our post-office is now known as Stockton.

Our Plants.—We take special pride in growing and sending out plants of the
very best quality, and guarantee them to be true to name, and to reach the purchaser
in good order, when sent by mail or express. Should there eyer be any room for
complaint, the purchaser should notify us immediately on receipt of goods, when we
will cheerfully make all satisfactory. Determined to please, we hope to count each
patron a permanent customer.

Packing.—We make no charge for boxes, baskets, or packing, take special
pains to pack in such a manner that plants shall reach their destination in good con-
dition, and, at the same time, make packages as light as possible, in order to ayoid
large transportation charges.

Shipping.—We are so near Cincinnati that our facilities for shipping are all
that could be desired. Atl goods delivered at Jones Station, or Glendale, free of
charge; and orders amounting to $10.00 will be delivered to express or freight offices
in Cincinnati without extra charge. Wesend plants by mail when s0 desired; but
always adyise sending by express, as larger and finer plants can be sent in this way,
and we usually find room to add a few extras, which customers seldom refuse.

Remittances.—Money sent in either of the following ways is at our risk;
Post-office order on Cincinnati, drait on Cincinnati or New York, registered letter, or
postage stamps for sums less than $1.00.

Terms, Cash with Order, unless parties are well known to us. Ji desired,
can send ©. O. D., if one-fourth amount of bill is sent with the order as guarantee
of good faith, but return charges will in all cases be added to the bill.

Prices in this list are, we think, as reasonable as reliable plants of the first
quality can be produced. Our experience has been that so-called cheap plants are of
questionable purity, and dear at any price. Six plants may be ordered at rates per
dozen, 50 at 100 rates, and 500 at 1000 rates.

Early orders are requested. The planting season commences as soon as frost
is out of the ground. Those who send early get what they want, while late in the
season some of the choicest varieties are often exhausted.

Bedding Plants may be ordered at any time and kept in the house or hot-bed,
but should not be planted in the open ground before May 10th in this latitude.

Immediately on receipt of plants, remove from package, and if, from any
cause, they can not be planted at once, open a narrow trench in a sheltered spot, and
placing the roots therein, making a single row of plants, press the dirt from one side
of the trench tightly against the roots; this opens a second trench, which may be
filled in like manner until all are heeled-in. Be careful not to cover crown of plants, give
a good watering, and plant at your leisure. Never allow plants to stand in bundles
any length of time, as they are apt to become drawn, and their vitality is injured.

Strawberries—Hints on Planting and Management. 3

STRAWBERRIES.

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HINTS ON PLANTING AND MANAGEMENT.

The importance of the strawberry as a source of reyenue is yearly increasing,
and, with improved varieties and more economical methods of culture, our markets
are well and cheaply supplied with this wholesome fruit; but those who would know
what “delicious” strawberries are must have them fresh from the vines, and may,
with a few hundred plants, enjoy an abundant supply.

A well-kept strawberry bed is an ornament to any garden, and the labor required
to keep it in order is a pleasant pastime when one has in mind the rich treat in
store for him.

Any ordinary soil will grow strawberries, though the richer it is made the larger
the fruit. Thoroughly enrich with any fertilizer at your command; good barnyard
manure, well rotted, is perhaps the best. Plow or spade deep, but do not bring up
any subsoil; then rake or harrow until well pulverized; spread the roots when plant-
ing, and press soil firmly around plant; if tight enough to permit the pulling of a
jeaf-stalk without loosening the plant, it is almost sure to grow.

We prefer planting in the spring, as early as the ground will permit, but pot-
grown plants, set in August or September, will produce a good crop the next season.
For garden culture the most convenient method is to plant in beds four feet wide,
three rows in each bed, and plants one foot apart in the row. A pathway two feet
wide should be left between the beds, so that the fruit may be easily picked and the
beds kept clean without stepping on them. Cover lightly in winter with cornstalks
or some coarse litter, rake off in the spring, dress the beds, and mulch with the same
litter or short grass from the lawn.

Plant a new bed every year; spade under after the second crop, and so insure
plenty of berries and evade unsightiy beds.

For field culture, we plant in rows three to four feet apart, and from fifteen inches
to two feet apart in the row, according to habit of growth; but do not remove the
covering until after fruiting season.

Varieties haying imperfect blossoms—i. e., destitute of stamens—are termed
pistillate, and should be planted near some staminate sort to produce perfect fruit.
To this class belong some of the best and most productive. Those marked (P) are
pistillate.

The varieties here offered have done well everywhere. We can supply many others
that are highly esteemed in some localities.

With a careful selection of three or four varieties you may prolong the season
of ripening for a period of four or five weeks.

Strawberry plants sent free by mail at the dozen price. When ordered at
hundred rates, add 20 cents for postage if desired by mail.

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Two New Strawberries.
GILLESPIE AND AUBURN.

We offer no apology in introducing these new varieties, for we well know there is
always room at the top, and while many of the new strawberries of to-day will never
- have other than a local value, here we have an enviable pedigree that points to a
brilliant future. Gillespie and Auburn originated with Mr. Samuel Gillespie, of
Butler County, Ohio, in 1886, from seed of the Haverland (a leading variety of
to-day). Both are better in many respects.

Vv Gillespie (named in honor of the originator) fruited the first year from seed,
and was exhibited before the Butler County Horticultural Society in June, 1887,
attracting much attention, many thinking it most remarkable for a strawberry plant
to produce such magnificent berries in less than one year from seed. The Gillespie
has created a sensation every year since first exhibited, and the originator has been
besieged on all sides for plants.

Description.—Plant, a tall, luxuriant grower, free from rust, and enduring ex-
tremes of heat and cold; blossom perfect; a most prolific bearer; berries of the
largest size, regularly oblong, rounded or blunt at the apex; color, bright scarlet;
flesh firm, but melting; sweet and good; a decided improvement on Haverland,
having perfect flowers, larger berries and of better quality, without stringy or hard
center, and we believe it has fair carrying qualities. At the strawberry show at
Hamilton, Ohio, June, 1890, the Gillespie made a fine display, and the fruit com-
mittee reported: ‘The Gillespie is the largest
berry on the tables to-day—long oblong in shape,
bright scarlet color, fair to good in quality. The
committee think it a first class large berry.”

& nN A, * Auburn (P).—Plant a good grower, with dark
me ) ) A 4g 0 , heavy foliage, perfectly healthy ; berries large, regu-

a6 ge a i larly conic, and quite uniform in size; color, dark
Kg yy, Wlies 1: ) crimson throughout; a pleasant acid to the taste;
MN firm enough to carry well.
‘i uk nu The originator claims that the Auburn begins
NO Aa to ripen very early, furnishing the first picking in
IG advance of Crescent. Should it prove this early

ty a every-where, it will be a very valuable addition, in
Oa fact just the berry we’ve all been looking for to
take the place of Crescent, for it is so much better
in color and quality, will average much larger, and
holds up in size to the last picking.

Gillespie is a fair plant maker, with long runners, while the runners from
Auburn are short jointed, and plants are more freely produced.

Pricrs.—Gillespie, $2.00 per dozen, $10.00 per hundred; Auburn, $1.50 per
dozen, $8.00 per hundred. One dozen plants of each for $3.00; one hundred plants
of each for $15.00.

AUBURN.

Strawberries—Leading Varieties. 5

WHAT OTHERS THINK OF GILLESPIE AND AUBURN.

PRESTON, O., December 13, 1890.
SAMUEL GILLESPIE, Esq.,
Dear Sir; 1 herewith inclose you a certificate of recommendation, by order of the Cary Terra-
cultural Association. I do not think I could say too much in pruise of the Auburn and Gillespie.
Wishing you great success, I am yours, THOMAS SHROYER, Secretary.

HAMILTON, O., December 13, 1890.
This is to certify that Samuel Gillespie is the originator of the new strawberries Gillespie and
Auburn, They are berries of which Butler County is justly very proud, and we, as members of
the Cary Terracultural Association, take pleasure in recommending them to the general public.
As to size they are the very largest and very symmetrical. The quality is good, the shipping
quality equal to the Wilson. As to foliage, we never saw plants so large, thrifty, and vigorous.
The berries on exhibition at our last two strawberry shows were the wonder of all.

By order of the Society,
JOSEPH ALLEN, THOMAS SHROYER

President. Secretary.

MT. AUBURN, O., January 20, 1891.

I have watched the Gillespie strawberry from its beginning, and can say that for vigorous
growth, productiveness, and excellent flavor it certainly bids fair to be the coming berry. For
size it excels all others. I have known one dozen to weigh over one pound.

A. L. MORRIS.

ST. CHARLES, BUTLER Co., O.
Mr. GILLESPIE,

Dear Sir: The strawberry you ¢eall Gillespie I have growing on my berry farm, and think it one
of the very best. It is a strong, thrifty grower, a profuse bearer, berries very large and of good
quality. I have twenty-one different kinds of strawberries, and Gillespie is ahead of any thing on

my grounds. Yours truly.
G. W. ROBERTS.

P. S.—The Auburn, as I saw it growing on your place, shows great vigor and productiveness.
The berries were large and very uniform. I think this will lead as a market berry owing to its
fine appearance and its shipping qualities. Every one who grows strawberries should have it.

G. W. ROBERTS.

*. C. Rothenbush, the well-known fruit dealer and shipper, of Hamilton, Ohio,
says, ry ou can’t give us too many such berries.”
Gince: is only a fair plant maker, while Auburn produces sis quite freely.

Prices.—Gillespie, $2.00 per dozen, $10.00 per hundred; Auburn, $1.50 per
dozen, $8.00 per hundred. One dozen plants of each for $3.00; one hundred plants
of each for $15.00.

Ne LEADING VARIETIES.

Haverland (P).—This excellent variety originated in this vicinity, and though
but recently introduced has been widely disseminated, and is favorably known
every-where. Wonderful in growth and productiveness; berries, large, glossy scar-
let; does well on all soils.

The well known writer, Mr. T. B. Terry, says: ‘“If one wants to grow the most
bushels of berries possible, beautiful to look at, but somewhat lacking in flayor, he
should plant the Haverland, with the Jessie for a fertilizer, say two rows of the

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former with a row of the latter between. With us the Jessie is way behind, except
as a fertilizer, but the Hayerland will pile berries all over the ground in a way that
one who has never seen them could not possibly believe. I never saw any thing to
compare with it. We had one-sixteenth of an acre of them, and they actually
brought us at the rate of over $1,000.”

\, Prices.—2o cents per dozen ; $1.00 per hundred.

Jessie.—Large and handsome; bright, glossy crimson; quality very good; a
vigorous grower, with clean, healthy foliage; should have rich soil and good culture.
Where soil and culture suit it has done wonderfully well. Mr. E. C. Davis, of
Northampton, Mass., to whom was awarded the $25.00 prize, for largest yield, grew
fifty-one and a half pounds of fruit from twelve Jessie plants. The largest berry
measured nine and one-half inches; the yield was at the rate of 1,184 bushels per
acre. Jessie blossoms early, and is one of the best fertilizers for Haverland.

Pricres.—25 cents per dozen; $1.00 per hundred.

Bubach (No. 5.) (P.)—One of the best for the garden or near market. Berries
uniformly large and handsome, of good color and fine form. The plant is a most
luxuriant grower, a good plant maker, and very productive. Begins to ripen early,
and continues to furnish berries throughout the season, holding up in size to the last
picking.

Pricres.—25 cents per dozen; $1.00 per hundred.

V Cumberland Triumph.—Can not be too highly praised for home use, or near
market. No one ever regrets planting it; does well every-where. The plant is re-
markably strong and luxurious; stands extremes of heat and cold, and is not injured
by drought as most other varieties; produces abundantly; berries, extra large, no
small ones; ovate conical in shape; color, bright light scarlet; decidedly a handsome
fruit—always attracts attention cp the exhibition table.

Prices.—25 cents per dozen; 75 cents per hundred.

“Chas. Downing.—A reliable variety ; does well in all soils; very productive;
good size; conical; bright crimson; juicy, and of excellent flavor; season medium.
Prices.—25 cents per dozen; 75 cents per hundred.

Crescent Seedling (P). Probably the most productive of all, having pro-
duced over four hundred bushels to the acre, with field culture. In size averaging
larger than the “ Wilson,” and brings better prices in market, owing to its bright
color; begins to ripen very early, holds up well in size, and improves very much in
quality toward the last of the season. The plant is very vigorous,.and bears neglect
better than any other variety.

Prices.—-25 cents per dozen; 50 cents per hundred.

V Kentucky.—The best late variety for all soils that have been fully tried. Berries
very large, long conical, sometimes flattened; dark red; flesh, white; rather acid, but
good; profitable for not too distant markets, and highly appreciated as a home berry.

Prices.—25 cents per dozen; 75 cents per 100.

' Ohio (P).—Originated with us and has proved profitable. A seedling of Ken-
tucky; will produce twice as much fruit as its parent, is much better in color, and
does not show bruises in handling; carries first rate, and sells at sight. The very
latest to ripen with us, furnishing one or two good pickings when other kinds are all
gone.

Prices.—25 cents per dozen; $1.00 per hundred.

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Raspberries.

GROW YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES.
WHY NOT?

We believe that if every farmer would plant and take care of a half acre of
strawberries the boys would not be in such a hurry to get away from the farm, and
the benefit afforded the entire family, physically, morally, and financially, would
prove a most profitable investment.

TAS:

A half acre of strawberries planted in long rows and cultivated with a horse can
be as easily taken care of as a small patch in the garden that must be cultivated with
the hoe; then besides having berries in abundance for home use and paying all
expenses, Mr. Terry says he had the pleasure of handing over to his wife and
children a nice little surplus of $200.00, to spend as they chose. Why not do likewise ?

_ One-half acre planted in rows four feet apart, and eighteen inches apart in-the
rows, will require 3,630 plants. We will furnish:

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For $7.00 additional to either of these offers we will include fifty plants each of
the Gillespie and Auburn.

RASPBERRIES.

Plant as early as possible in the spring,-do not set too deep, and be sure to make
earth firm around the plants. Cut back canes to within six inches of the ground, as
soon as planted. Raspberries can be grown without staking, if the following direc-
tions are observed: As soon as the canes reach a height of three or four feet, pinch
off the top of each, and as soon as lateral shoots have grown a foot or eighteen
inches, treat them the same way; this makes a strong, stocky bush, able to support
itself, and the fruit is increased both in size and quantity. Trim out the old wood
during the winter or early in the spring.

Cuthbert, or Queen of the Market.—Undoubtedly one of the best red
raspberries for market; and the amateur will find it possessing so many good qualities
that he can not afford to be without it. “Berries very large, conical, rich crimson,
very handsome, and so firm that they can be shipped hundred of miles by rail in
good condition.” The “Cuthbert” has been tried all over the country, and proved
a success every-where.

Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $1.50 per hundred; $9.00 per thousand.

ede cind (Genuine).—A profitable market variety. ‘The fruit is quite
firm, and can be shipped long distances in good order. Color bright red, handsome,
of fair quality.

Pricres.—40 cents per dozen ; $1.50 per hundred.

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Shaffer’s Colossal.—Probably the largest of alJ raspberries. The plant is a
wonderful grower and very productive; berries truly immense, rich, purplish red, of
a sprightly acid flavor. We can recommend this variety to all desiring an abundance
of valuable fruit with ordinary culture. It is a cap variety, propagating from the
tips and making no suckers—a point in its favor for the farmer’s garden.

Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $1.50 per hundred.

Blackberries. 9

- Gregg.—The largest of all black caps. Very productive. The most profitable
market raspberry in cultivation.
Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $1.00 per hundred.

Souhegan.—The earliest of all the black caps; immensely productive; berries
large, jet black, without bloom; plant a strong grower and perfectly hardy. A promi-
nent berry grower says: “I would not give it for all the other black raspberries
combined.”

Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $1.00 per hundred.

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\ Caroline.—A seedling from Brinkle’s orange that needs no winter protection.
The fruit is almost identical with Brinkle’s orange in appearance, and as the plant is
vigorous and hardy, the Caroline must supplant that favorite variety. One of the
choicest varieties, and certainly the best yellow raspberry.
Prices.—75 cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred.

V Golden Cap.—The best yellow cap; recommended for large size, good quality,
and productiveness. Perfectly hardy and ripens late.
Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $1.50 per hundred.

Turner.—Known also as Baldwin’s Choice. One of the best red raspberries;
perfectly hardy, vigorous and productive; largely and profitably grown for market
in some sections. “re,

Prices.—40 cents per dozen; $1.00 per hundred; $6.00 per thousand.

BLACKBERRIES.

Plants for garden culture may be set in rows six feet apart, and four feé¢t apart in
the rows; for field culture the rows should be eight feet apart. Treatment same as
recommended for raspberries.

V Early Harvest.—Ripens its fruit during wheat harvest, far in advance of all
other varieties. Has proved perfectly hardy at Ridgewood, and shows no tendency
torust. Berries of medium size, but so uniform in shape, and the color such a glossy
jet black, that they make a fine appearance.

Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $1.00 per hundred.

) Wilson, Jr.—A seedling of Wilson’s Early, and a great improvement on that
valuable variety; combining all the excellent qualities of the parent, with greater
health and vigor—ripening earlier, of larger size, and more productive.

Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $1.50 per hundred.

“Wilson’s Early.—The earliest and most profitable of the older varieties.
Berries of immense size, but canes liable to iujury in severe winters, unless protected.
Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $2.00 per hundred.
Snyder.—The “iron-clad” variety. Entirely hardy, never known to winter-
kill; a marvel of productiveness; berries of medium size, quality good.
Prices.—50 cents per dozen ; $1.00 per hundred.

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Taylor’s Prolific.—A fine variety, highly esteemed by all who haye grown it;
as hardy as “Snyder,” and very productive. Berries of large size and excellent
quality.

Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $2.00 per hundred.

Early Cluster.—The plant is a vigorous and healthy grower, hardy and very
productive—berries are of medium to large size, of the very best quality, and firm
enough to ship nicely—begins to ripen a few days in advance of Wilson’s Early, and
the entire crop ripens promptly, thereby insuring a good price.

Prices.—50 cents per dozen; $1.50 per hundred. ;

DEWBERRY.

Lucretia.—The fruit ripens with the late raspberries, and before any other
blackberry. Very Large; often oneand one-half inch long by one inch in diameter ;
soft, sweet and luscious, no hard core. The plant is perfectly hardy and healthy and
wonderfully productive. Reports from hundreds of horticulturalists all over the
country speak in the highest praise of the Lucretia.

Pricrs.—40 cents per dozen; $1.50 per hundred.

Currants— Gooseberries—Hardy Grapes. Tt

CURRALTS.

Plant in rows four feet apart, and plants three feet apart in the row. If fruit is
desired, keep ground as cool and moist as possible by mulching thoroughly. The
currant-worm is sometimes very destructive. Should it make an appearance, dis-
solve an ounce or table-spoonful of powdered white hellebore in two gallons of hot
water, and when cool apply to the bushes with a whisk broom or garden syringe ;
two or three applications will usually suffice.

ONE YEAR OLD, TWO-YEAR OLD,

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GOOSEBERRIES.

(If to be sent by mail, add 20 cents per dozen, and 40 cents per fifty.)

Treatment same as recommended for currants. Apply hellebore at once on ap-
pearance of the currant-worm.

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HARDY GRAPES.

The grape prefers a dry soil, and should never be planted on wet land. In select-
ing a spot for vines, if the natural drainage is not good, see that this difficulty is
overcome before planting.

The method now generally pursued, is to plant in rows six or eight feet apart,
and vines six to ten feet apart in the rows, according to character of growth and the
system of training to be adopted. The holes to receive the vines should be made
twelve to fifteen inches deep, and large enough to admit of spreading the roots
without crowding. Cut back to two eyes, place the stock of the vine at one side of
the hole, fill with fine soil and press the same firmly around the roots.

We can not here give plans for growing and training the grape, but refer to the

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many excellent works on the subject, among the best of which we may mention
“Fuller’s Grape Culturist,’ and ‘‘Husman’s Grapes and Wines.” Either of these
we will send at publisher’s prices, $1.50, postpaid.

THIRTEEN GOOD GRAPES.

We haye selected a baker’s dozen of the best from the long list now catalogued,
and no mistake can be made in planting any one or all of them.

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Agawam (Rogers’ No. 15.)—Dark red; bunch large; flavor sweet, rich, and
aromatic; vine hardy and productive ; one of the best.
Prices.—Iwo years, 25 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

VY Brighton.—A red grape that every body should haye; ripens early; handsome
clusters; berries of medium size, and of superior quality.
Prices.—Two years, 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

’ Conecord.—The best and most popular black grape for general cultivation.
Prices.—Two years, 15 cents each; 75 cents per dozen.

‘Catawba.—There are few better varieties than this old favorite, in localities
where it will ripen and is exempt from disease.
Prices.—Two years, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

‘Delaware.—The highest type of excellence among American grapes; requires
a rich soil and good cultivation to do its best. In bunch and berry it is, under good
cultivation, ot full medium size.

Prices.—Two years, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.

“Herbert (Rogers’ No. 44).—One of the best black grapes for table or market.
“Early and productive; large in bunch and berry, of excellent quality ; fresh, sweet,
and tender, of pure flayor, and entirely free from foxiness.” Deseryes to be widely
planted.

Prices.—Two years, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.

“Ives (Ives’ Seedling).—This grape is extensively grown in Southern Ohio for
wine and for market. It is not desirable for a table grape, but bears transportation
so well, that as a market variety it is quite popular, and presents a fine appearance
when well grown. It colors very early, but is later than the Concord in ripening.
Color, dark purple; when fully ripe quite black. Makes a most beautiful deep red
wine.

Prices.—Two years, 15 cents each; $1.00 per dozen.

’ Niagara.—The best white grape for generai cultivation. Bunch and berry

large and handsome; flavor sweet and good; vine hardy, healthy, and productive.
PricEes.—Two years, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.

| Martha.—A widely known and deservedly popular white grape; a seedling of
the Concord. Bunch of medium size, shouldered, and moderately compact; berry
medium, very sweet, tender, and juicy; vine hardy, healthy, and very productive;
a reliable variety.

Prices.—Two years, 20 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

Fruit Trees—Ornamental Grasses. U5}

Moore’s Early.—A seedling of Concord, and resembles that variety, but ripens
about ten days earlier. Vine as hardy, healthy, and vigorous as its parent; a reli-
able early grape.

\ Prices.—Tlwo years, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.

Salem (Rogers’ No. 53).—One of the best of Rogers’ hybrids. Vine vigor-
ous and healthy; bunch large and compact, broad shouldered; berry very large ;
color, light chestnut or catawba; flesh tender and sweet, with rich, aromatic flavor;
ripens with Concord, and is an excellent keeper.

Prices.—Two years, 20 cents each; $1.75 per dozen.

Vv Wilder «(Rogers’ No. 4).—A deservedly popular black grape; bunch and
berry very large; better in quality than Concord, and ripens about with that variety ;
one of the best.

Prices.—Two years, 25 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

Worden.—A valuable early black grape of Concord character, but larger in
bunch and berry, of better quality, and very handsome; vine vigorous and hardy,
and free from mildew.

Prices.—Two years, 25 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

The full set of thirteen strong two year vines for $2.50.

eS" Grape vines sent prepaid by mail at rates for single vines, but order must
amount to $1.00. One dozen or more vines, at dozen prices, by mail, at an additional
cost of 15 cents per dozen.

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FRUIT TREES.

EACH, DOZ.
Apples.—Leading varieties, 5 to 7 feet...............2.0. cease $ .20 $2.00
Pears.—Standard, leading varieties, 6 to 7 feet................. 40 = 4.00
Gherries.—Leading; varieties asserts siete eer 40 4.00
Peaches.—-First class, standard varieties...................-.- 20 2.00
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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

Eulalia Japonica Zebrina.—This beautiful ornamental grass has proved per-
fectly hardy, and can be recommended as one of the best plants of its class. It differs
from all other variegated plants in that it is striped or marked across the leaf instead
of longitudinally. It grows from four to five feet high, forming a most graceful and
showy plant. The plumes are very pretty, and will last for years.

Price.—Strong plants, 25 cents each.

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Eulalia Japonica Var.—An older variety than Eulalia Japonica Zebrina.
Leaves striped, white and green, longitudinaliy. Next to the Zebrina the most orna-
mental of all hardy grasses. Flower spikes the same in both varieties, and useful for
grass bouquets.

Prices.—Strong plants, 25 cents each.

Krianthus Ravenne (‘American Pampas’’). The nearest approach to
the pampas of any hardy grass. A striking lawn plant, throwing up twenty to thirty
flower stalks nine to twelve feet high, tipped with beautiful feathery plumes, which
are admired as parlor ornaments. Perfectly hardy.

Prices.—25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. ;

The two Eulalias and one Erianthus for 60 cents.
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HARDY WINES AND ChIMBERS.

Ampelopsis Quinquefolia.—The American Ivy, one of the most esteemed of
our native climbing vines. Foliage brilliantly colored in the autumn.

PricEs.—25 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

Ampelopsis Veitchii.—A Japanese variety, the leaves differing from the
American in form, and overlapping each other, forming a dense mass of green.

Price.—25 cents each.

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Akebia Quinata.—A fast-growing, twining vine, with handsome foliage and
chocolate colored flowers of delicious fragrance. Desirable for trellis or veranda.
Prices.—30 cents each ; $3.00 per dozen.

Bignonia Grandiflora (Trumpet Creeper).—A strong, rapid-growing vine ;
large, trumpet-shaped flowers, produced in clusters; color, orange-red. Excellent
for covering Walls, fences, or any unsightly object.

Prices.—25 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen.

Clematus Flamula (Sweet-scented Virgin’s Bower).—Well known and
highly esteemed for its beauty and fragrance. Small white flowers produced in
abundance from July to September.

Pricres.—30 cents each; $3.00 per dozen.

Clematis Viticella.—Grows 8 to 12 feet high; flowers bluish purple, 2 to 3
inches in diameter, in profusion; suitable for trellis; July and August.
Prices.—30 cents each; $3.00 per dozen.

Clematis Coccinea, the Scarlet
Clematis. — This remarkably handsome
climbing plant has proved to be one of the
most desirable for any purpose where climb-
ing plants are required. The plant is a
herbaceous perennial, the stems dying to
the surface each winter (this is an adyan-
tage where an unobstructed view is required
in winter); the vines attain the height of
from 8 to 10 or 12 feet, beginning to fiower
in June, and continuing until frost; single
vines have from twenty to thirty flowers on
each, and frequently as many as ten vines
will start from one crown each season.

As will be seen by the cut, the flowers
are bell shaped; in color a rich, deep coral-
scarlet, shining as if polished, and lasting a
long time when cut. Indeed, one of the
most beautiful plants for festooning is to be
found in Cremaris Cocctnza—with its pe-
culiar shaded green and elegantly cut and
varied foliage. If it never flowered it would
be a handsome climing vine.

The plant, during our observation, has
no insect pests or enemies; it grows freely
in any soil, requiring only one or two hours’ sunshine to strengthen the vine suffs
ciently to make a successful flowering season, and above all, is perfectly hardy, stand
ing exposure in our severest winters without harm.

Prices.—30 cents each; four for $1.00.

Clematis Virginiana (Virgin’s Bower).—A tall, climbing species, with large
panicles of small white flowers in August and September, followed by the showy
seed vessels; foliage very dense, making an effectual screen.

Pricres.—25 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen.

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Honeysuckles.——Four varieties, 25 cents each.
HAuuiana.—Evergreen; white flowers; very fragrant.
Breician.—Flowers buff, yellow, and red; exceedingly sweet ; a constant bloomer.
Rep Coray.—Bright red, trumpet shaped flowers,
JAPAN VARIEGATED.—Leaves veined and netted with clear yellow.

Wisteria (Chinese Blue).—One of the best hardy climbing vines for veran-
das ; large clusters of rich violet-blue flowers in early summer.
Prices.—25 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen.

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FLOWERING SHRUBS, ETC.

Almond.—Double White and Red; covered with blooms in early spring.
Each, 50 cents.

Bush Honeysuckle.—<A handsome shrub. Each, 35 cents.

Calycanthus (Sweet-Scented Shrub).—Purple flowers ; very fragrant. Each,
40 cents. :

Forsythia Viridissima (Golden Bell).—Blooms very early in spring.
Each, 25 cents.

Mahonia.—Evergreen, shining foliage. Each, 40 cents.

Missouri Currant.—Very fragrant: yellow flowers in spring. Each, 30 cents.

Lilacs.—White and Purple. Sweet flowers and much esteemed. Each, 35 cents.

Althea (Rose of Sharon).—White, purple, red, and blue. Each, 30 cents.

Snowball.—Well known and admired. Each, 50 cents.

Spireas.—Several varieties; white and pink. Each, 30 cents.

Syringa (Mock Orange).— Fragrant white flowers. Hach, 30 cents.

St. Peter’s Wort (Symphoricarpus).—Snowberry ; red and white. Each,
25 cents.

Pyrus Japonica (Japan Quince).—Bushy shrubs, with glossy green leaves
and sharp thorns, bearing a profusion of red flowers in early spring. Each, 25
cents.

Berberry.—Purple-leaved ; one of the most attractive shrubs; rich purple
foliage and yellow flowers; very ornamental. Each, 25 cents.

Deutzia Gracilis.—Height two to three feet ; regularand compact form ; very
bushy ; a charming shrub, flowers pure white ; blooms profusely. Each, 25 cents.

Deutzia Cremata.—Height four feet; similar growth and habit to above;
flowers very double; pure white, beautifully tinted with rose ; hardy and fine. Each, 25
cents.

Deutzia Fortunii.—Height two to three feet; one of the most beautiful and
profuse flowering varieties ; pure white; perfectly hardy. Each, 25 cents.

Roses. Li

Hydrangea Grandifiora.—A very striking and elegant hardy flowering shrub.
The flowers are pure white, afterward changing to pink, and are borne in immense
pyramidal trusses, more than a foot long and nearly as much indiameter. It blooms
in midsummer. The plant is of bushy and compact growth, attains a height of three
to four feet, and is perfectly hardy in all parts of the country ; needs no protection
of any kind.

TreatmMENT.—The bush should be cut back every spring at least one half of last
season’s growth, dug around, and well manured. The flowers are borne on the new
or young wood, and are largest and finest when the plant is making a strong vigor-
ous growth. Each, first size, 50 cents; second size, 35 cents.

Ligustrum (Privet).—Remarkable for the beauty of its foliage and its regular
symmetrical growth; the leaves are dark green, very glossy and wax-like. It is ex-
cellent for planting singly on the lawn or in hedges. $2.00 per dozen, each, 25 cents.

Viburnum Plicatum (Japan Snowball).—Forms one of the prettiest shaped
shrubs on the lawn, and, in this respect, is much the superior of the old sort. Then»
too, the leaves are attractive. They appear as if plaited, are of a deep green color,
while the veins and young shoots are of a coppery red appearance, LKach, 50 cents.

ROSES.

Many inquiries and frequent calls for fine roses, have induced us to offer in the
following list some of the choicest and most popular sorts. Other varieties furnished
when wanted.

EVER-BLOOMING OR MONTHLY ROSES.

Adam.—Bright carmine pink ; large and full.

Agrippina.—Brilliant crimson ; profuse bloomer; very fragrant.

Bon Silene.—Bright rosy carmine ; noted for the size and beauty of its buds.
Clement Nabonnand.—Dark gold, shaded crimson ; profuse bloomer.
Duchesse de Brabant.—Light rosy*pink ; beautiful buds and flowers.

Hermosa.—One of the very best for bedding; free bloomer; fine form; very
double ; color, clear rose.

Madame Camille.—A splendid rose ; large size ; very double ; color, rosy sal-
mon, shaded carmine ; tea-scented.

Marechal Niel.—The largest and most beautiful of tea-scented roses ; very
double ; color, deep golden yellow.

Marie Guillot.—Pure white, center tinted yellow; large size, full and double.

Niphetos.—Pure snowy white; long, pointed buds; one of the most valuable
for winter flowering.

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Pele des Jardens.—Rich yellow, large size, and perfect form a healthy, free;
grower, unequaled in profusion of bloom, either under glass in winte: or in the open
ground in summer.

Safrano.—Bright orange tinted rose; highly prized for its beautiful buds.

White Daily.—Pure white; free bloomer. ;

Mailing size, 20 cents each ; set of 13 for $2.00.
Larger plants 30 cents each ; set of 13 for $3.00.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

Charles Lefebre.—Brilliant crimson, dark center; one of the best.

Coquette des Blanches.—Snowy white, sometimes tinged with pale rose ;
blooms throughout the season.

Gen. Washington.—Brillant crimson; very fine.

Gen. Jacquiminot.—Rich velvety scarlet ; magnificent buds; highly valued.
John Hopper.—Brilliant rosy pink; very fragrant.

La France.—Satin pink ; very fragrant, distinct, and beautiful.

La Reine.—Color, brilliant glossy rose ; large and full.

Madame Plantier (Hybrid China).—Pure white ; one of the best.

Marie Bauman.—Bright cherry red, changing to maroon; ycry beautiful.

Madame Chas. Wood.—Deep rosy crimson; large, full double; profuse
bloomer.
Paul Neyron.—BPright rosy pink; very large flowers ; one of the finest.
Prince Camille de Rohan.—Dark velvety crimson; on» of the finest dark
roses.
Magna Charta.—Rich dark pink; strong grower; large; fragrant; profuse
bloomer.
Mailing size, 30 cents each; set of 13 for $3.00.
Larger plants, 50 cents each; set of 13 for $5.00.

HARDY CLIMBING ROSES.

Baltimore Belle.—Blush white, tinted rose; large clusters of very double
flowers.
Prairie Queen.—Bright rosy red, changing to pink.

Pricrs.—30 to 50 cents each.
MOSS ROSES.

Glory of Mosses.—Bright rose ; very mossy ; one of the best.
Comtesse de Muranais.—Pure white; beautifully mossed buds; large and
fragrant.
Pricrs.—35 cents each.

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HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS.

Special attention is called to this list of some of the best of the Hardy Peren-
nials. This class of plants are coming into fashion again, and many old favorites
claiming admiration. They require but little care, and when once established con-
tinue to flower from year to year. Though quite hardy a little protection in winter
is an advantage.

Achelia Ptarmica fi. pl. (Double Mill Flower. )—Small double white flowers
in dense clusters on prostrate stems 16 inches high, blooming profusely from June
to October ; fine for cemetery planting.

Prices.—15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

Anthemis Tinctora (Hardy Golden Marguerite.)—We prize this as the
best of all hardy yellow flowers. The foliage is deeply cut, and the plant is covered
with the golden yellow daisy-like flowers from June to August, then if cut back will
continue to bloom till the ground freezes; very effective and excellent for bouquets.

Prices.—15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

Aquilegia Chrysantha.—Grows two and a half feet high, forming a bush two
to three feet across, which is covering for two months with golden yellow flowers
with long spurs; one of the most distinct of the family.

Prices—20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

Boltonia Latisquamee or False Chamomile.—A little known but very val-
uable plant, growing 3 to 4 feet high, and densely covered in August and September
with delicately formed daisy-like flowers with clear pale lavender-pink petals and
golden centers. Not only exceedingly beautiful in the border but unsurpassed for
bouquets.

Pricr.—25 cents each.

Coreopsis Lanceolata.—A hardy perennial that should find its way into
every garden. The flowers are a clear bright golden yellow and certain to attract
attention. It flowers profusely, is perfectly hardy and thrives in almost any situation.
One of the best of the perennials, and invaluable for summer cut flowers.

Prices.—15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

Chrysanthemum Maximum.—Without a doubt this is the best of the hardy
Marguerites; large bold flowers three inches across; pure white, with a yellow cen-
ter; invaluable for autumn decoration or for cutting purposes.

Prices.—15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

Chrysanthemum Uliginosum, also called Pyrethrum Uliginosum. A
pure white, daisy-like flower, three inches in diameter, with bronze center; a mass
of its pretty flowers in September; no border should be without it.

Prices.—20 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen.

Funkia Ovata.—This is oneof the finest leaved Day Lilies; violet blue flowers.

Prices.—20 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen.

Funkia Subcordata.—A very fine white fiowered variety of the Day Lily.

Prices.—25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen.

Hemerocallus Fulva (Yellow Day Lily).—Orange yellow flowers in July.

Prices.—20 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen.

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Hemerocallus Flava (Lemon Lily).—Bright, clear yellow; very fragrant;
fine for cutting.

Pricrs.—25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen.

Hemerocallus Fulva Flore Pleno.—Double yellow flowers.

Prices.—25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen.

Helianthus Multifiorus Plenus (“Double Dwarf Sunflower” ).—Although
this belongs to the sunflower family, it does not look like one, more resembling a Dahlia.
It is not coarse in growth, and furnishes a color that is desirable and at the same
time scarce. This is one of those rare old plants that have been lost to cultivators
for many years. The plant grows about three to four feet high, bearing numerous
large golden heads of flowers as large as Dahlias, and continuing in bloom until frost,
and will be much prized as corsage flowers. Few plants are more showy or popular.
Very effective when planted in groups.

Pricrs.—15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

Plumbago Carpentee.—A hardy variety of plumbago; growing in compact
clumps one foot high and covered with close heads of rich blue flowers, from the
middle of July till frost.

Prices.—15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

Rudbeckea Newmani (Cone flower).—A mass of showy, large golden
yellow daisy-like flowers, with black cone-like centers, during the autumn.

Pricrs.—20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

Dianthus, alba fimbrata (Scotch Pink).—Flower pure white, double, and
beautifully fringed ; clove fragrance ; valuable for cutting; very hardy.

Prices.—20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

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Chrysanthemums.

NOT FOUND ELSEWHERE. OUR OWN SET FOR 1891.

We offer three new single flowered chrysanthemums that bloom in perfection
outside before cold weather.

Damon.—Rich terra cotta, 3 inches in diameter.

Pythias.—Golden yellow; long petals; flowers 4 to 5 inches in diameter.

Ophelia.—Pure white, with yellow disc.

Prices.—50 cents each; three for $1.00.

Two splendid varieties of the Japanese type now first offered.

Mrs. F. G. Cary.—Large flower, with ribbon-like petals; twisted and curled ;
each flower resembles a ball of ribbons; color, flesh-pink shaded white; a profuse
bloomer.

Price.—0 cents each.

J. J. Richardson.—A large, handsome flower, 5 to 6 inches in diameter, with
narrow petals slightly quilled at first, and whorled. in the center, hiding the dise
when flowers are at their best; color, a rich carmine pink; a beautiful flower, and
very attractive.

Price.—50 cents each.

The above set of five novelties for $1.50.

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Prize-winning Ghrysanthemums.

A CHOICE SET OF TWENTY-FIVE.

1. Cullingfordii.—Rich crimson, shaded scarlet; very large reflexed flower ;
fine and distinct.
2. Christmas Eve.—Late flowering, white; one of the best.
3. Bartholdi.—Rosy pink, deepening to light maroon.
4, Brazen Shield.—Deep, brassy yellow; bronze center.
5. Chas. Delmas.—Brick red.
6. Golden Lace.—Pure yellow; petals finely cut.
7. Golden Wave.—Large yellow; incurved.
8. Gladiator.— Deep crimson; fine.
9. G. F. Moseman.—Bright crimson, tipped with golden yellow.
10. Grand Mogul.—Violet Amaranth, lined with white.
ll. John Collins.—Bronzy orange, shaded red.
12. Lilian B. Bird.—Beautiful light pink; extra fine.
13. Lord Byron.—Deep reddish crimson, tipped old gold.
14. Moonlight.—White; incuryed; fine.
15. Mont Blanc.—Large white; of great substance.
16. Mrs. Frank Thompson.—Very large broad petals; mottled bronzy
carmine, with silvery back.
17. Mrs. C. H. Wheeler.—Old gold and crimson; very large.
18. Mrs. Jessie Barr.—White; feathery petals; very fine.
19. Mrs. George Bullock.—Large white, flat flower; fine.
20. Mrs. Langtry.—One of the largest white.
21. President Arthur.—Immense rose flowers, opening in whorls.
22. Pietro Diaz.—Brilliant crimson ; large and double.
23. Puritan.—Pearly white; very distinct.
24. Spiralis.—White, with carmine shadings.
25. Tokio.—Reddish bronze and yellow.
Price.—15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

The set of twenty-five prize-winning chrysanthemus for $3.00.

Though many varieties of Chrysanthemums are quite satisfactory, flowering out
doors unprotected, some of the finest sorts bloom so late that protection from cold
winds and early frosts becomes necessary. Where one can not give them the ad-
vantage of a glass house, a frame, covered with muslin or plant bed cloth will answer,
and here the Queen of Autumn will make a magnificent showing. This plan once
tried will encourage every lover of Chrysanthemums to add to their collection every
year.

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Standard Chrysanthemums.

Alfred Warne.—Creamy white; incurved. |

Autumn Queen.—Crimson, yellow shading.
Adell.—Rich maroon pink.

Brazen Shield.—Rich yellow, bronze center.
Bob.—Dark brown crimson.

Charlotte de Montcabrier.—Silvery white, with silver rose center.
Constance.— Yellow ; whorled petals.

Golden Rod.—Clear yellow.

Gypsie.— Buff and orange; incurved.

Gypsie Queen.—Orange, marked with carmine.
Gold.—Pure yellow.

Harn Ko.—Brick red; twisted and curled.

dno. M. Hughes.—A beautiful silvery pink. 15 cents.
L’ Ebouriffee.— Yellow and old gold; large flowers.
Mandarin.—Large flowers; flame color; pink markings.
Pres. Cleveland.—Pure white; carmine markings. 15 cents.
Mrs. Holmes.—Pink and white ; early.

M. Norman Davis.—Carmine ; lilac shadings.

Mrs. Gilmore.—silvery pink.

M. Freeman.—Silvery rose; shaded violet.

M. Mouissillae.—Large flowers; dark crimson.

Mrs. Cleveland.—W hite, tubular petals.

Mrs. Seaman.—Bronzy pink.

Model of Perfection.—Rich lilac.

Orlando.— White ; large and fine.
Porcupine.—Yellow; quilled petals.

President Garfield.—Brightest carmine.
Palma.—Red ; incuryed.

F. L. Harris.—Bright crimson red.

Source d’Or.—Golden twisted; shaded brown.
Fantasia.—Pink, shading to white.
Snowdrop.—-Small; pure white.

Sov. de Jersey.—Deep rich yellow ; small flowers.
Volunteer.—Light pink, striped white.

Yum Yum.—Dark crimson.

Pricrs.—10 cents each ; $1.00 per dozen.

The set of thirty-five varieties for $5.00.

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New and Beautiful Plants and Flowers.

Abutilon Eclipse.—The new trailing variegated leaved abutilon, a great im-
provement on the old variety ; leaves broader and more distinctly variegated ; flowers
orange yellow; freely produced; fine for baskets and vases or bedded out.

Prices.—15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

Abutilon (Golden Fleece).—Flowers bright golden-yellow ; of strong vigor-
ous habit and a profuse bloomer. The best yellow abutilon.

Prices.—15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

Achania Malvavisecus (Bishop’s Mitre).—<A shrub with scarlet flowers;
always in bloom, summer and winter; not subject to insects of any kind. <A most
satisfactory house plant.

Prices.—15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

Anthemis Coronaria Fl. Pl. (New Double Yellow Daisy).—A beautiful
new plant. Nothing could be more showy, either as a pot plant or bedded out.
This plant might well be called the ‘ Shower of Gold,” as it is a perfect mass of rich,
golden yellow flowers, the whole year round, well grown plants having as many as
150 flowers on them at once.

Prices.—15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

Agathea Celestis (Blue Daisy).—The flowers are daisy-shaped, of a delicate
light blue with a yellow disc. It blooms in great profusion from November to April,
and makes a novel and pleasing feature in any collection of plants.

Prices.—10 cents each ; $1.00 per dozen.

Aloysia Citriodora (Lemon Verbena).—A weil-known shrub, indispensable
for the delightful fragrance of its leaves.

Prices.—20 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen.

Bassela (Rubra Variegata).—A shrubby variety of the Madeira vine, leaves
succulent; variegated green and white ; fine for ribbon line.

Prices.—10 cents each ; $1.00 per dozen.

BEGONTIAS (Flowering Varieties)—

As pot plants for summer or winter decoration the Begonia has few equals; the
beauty of their foliage, graceful flowers and free blooming qualities, make them
very desirable.

Alba Picta.—A shrubby variety of compact growth, with upright branches
gracefully curving; the long slender pointed leaves are glossy green, beautifully
dotted with silvery white ; flowers white.

Price.—15 cents each.

Argentea Guttata.—Purple bronze leaves with silvery markings, very hand-
some ; white flowers on the tips of the stems.

Price.—20 cents each.

Bruantii.—A compact variety, rarely attaining a height of more than 5 inches;
leaves dark glossy green, and quantities of pure white flowers; fine for cutting.

Price.—15 cents each.

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Manicata Aurea.—Of all the ornamental leaved Begonias this is the most
striking and distinct. Its large glossy green leaves are beautifully blotched creamy
white, with clear carmine etchings in the mature leaves. It is easily grown aad
makes one of the finest ornamental foliage plants for the house imaginable.

Pricrn.—25 cents each.

Gilsoni.—Large leaves sharply pointed and regularly toothed ; long triangular
form, very elegant. Racemes of rosy white flowers on long stems.
Pricr.—15 cents each.

Metallica.—A shrubby variety, good grower and free bloomer; triangular
leaves; under side hairy, the surface a lustrous metallic or bronze color with dark
veins; very distinct.

Pricre.—15 cents each.

Rubra.—One of the most popular Begonias for house or conservatory decora-
tion ; leaves long, dark glossy green ; flowers scarlet rose color and produced in great
profusion.

Pricrs.—15 cents each.

Semperflora Gigantea Rosea.—A superb variety, of strong upright growth ;
fine large flowers in clusters, on strong thick stems ; color clear cardinal red; the bud
only exceeded in beauty by the open flower. The large, round, smooth, glossy
leaves are closely attached to the main stem; both leaf and stem quite upright
growing and forming a shrubby round plant. It flowers continually from October
to May.

Pricr.—20 cents each.

Schmidtii.—Leaves dark metallic green, with redish stems; a low compact
grower coyered at all times with pink tinted white flowers.
Prices.—10 cents each; larger plants 25 cents each.

Lobata Variegata.—Leaves long and smooth, prettily notched; dark green
with silvery spots, a good grower.

Price.—15 cents each.

Feasti.— A low spreading variety with round leathery leaves, beautifully lined
with red; long stemmed pink flowers.

Price.—15 cents each.

Sandersonii.—Known as the coral Begonia. A bushy growing variety, with
glossy deep green leaves; flowers in clusters of drooping scarlet heart shaped buds;
an almost constant bloomer.

Price—10 cents each.

Hybrida Multifiora.—Makes a very handsome plant, with graceful branches
of small glossy green leaves and pendulous flowers of bright rosy pink ; very florif-
erous.

Price.—10 cents each.

The above set of twelve beautiful begonias for $1.50.

Rex Begonias.—A good assortment.
Price.—15 cents each.

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Chaeonstema Hispidia.—A small shrubby plant with distinct herb-like odor ;
very small bright green leaves; free flowering, the bloom being delicate white
touched with lavender. A beautiful window plant as well as a fine bedder.

Pricr.—10 cents each ; 75 cents per dozen.

Cuphea Platycentra (Cigar plant).—Fine for baskets, vases, etc., or as a
border plant; constant bloomer ; scarlet* tubular flowers.

Pricr.—10 cents each.

Cuphea Hyssopifolia.—Crimson purple flowers larger than the above.

Price.—10 cents each. :

Coleus—V erschaffelti, Golden Bedder, Hero, and many others.

Price.—50 cents per dozen.

Cannas.— The Best vf the older varieties.

Prices.—10 cents each ; $1,00 per dozen.

Feverfew (Little Gem).—The best variety. It is very dwarf, only 8 or 10
inches in height; large pure white flowers.

PricEes.—10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen.

Ficus Elastica (India Rubber).—This is highly appreciated as a house plant.
Large smooth leathery leaves.

Prices.—25 cents to $2.00 each.

FUCHSIAS—
Black Prince.—Single; tubes and large sepals, waxy carmine; corolla pale
pink, large and wide open.
Prices.—10 cents each ; $1.00 per dozen.
Speciosa.—Pale red tube and sepals; dark red corolla; early bloomer.
Prices.—10 cents each ; $1.00 per dozen.

GERANIUMS.—A fine collection of the best single and double.
Prices—10 cents each ; $1.00 per dozen.

New Geranium, “Souvenir de Mirande.”

The greatest novelty in new Geraniums that has appeared for a number of years
is undoubtedly Souvenir de Mirande. It is entirely distinct from any other varicty
known, and is quite different from the usual marked yarietics that haye from time
to time made their appearance. It has round florets, upper petals cream white
with a distinct rosy pink border, lower petals salmon rose, streaked with pure white.
A most novel color. It is extremely free flowering and produces fine trusses of its
magnificent blooms. <A bed of this variety will prove the center of attraction.

Prices.—25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen.

New Double Pink Geranium, “Mrs. Trowbridge.”

One of the brightest and handsomest pink Geraniums in cultivation. Makes a
beautiful plant; large full truss; pips large, bright, delicate pink, shaded to pearl in
the center. A splendid bedding variety, and also one of the very best for winter
flowers in the window or the conservatory.

Prices.—20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.

Six plants Souvenir Mirande and six plants Mrs. Trowbridge for $2.00.

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SCENTED GERANIUMS—

Oak Leavep.—Large stiff leaves; a very strong grower.

Rose SceNTED.—The old fashioned variety ; very tragrant.

Rosze Scentep.—Fern-like leaves, finely cut.

PreprERMINT SCENTED.—Shield shaped, velvety leaves; strong peppermint odor;
trailing habit. .

Pricre.—10 cents each. Set of four for 30 cents.

Variegated Rose Scented.—A rare variety, with leaves of beautifully varie-
gated green and white.

Pricr.—20 cents each.

The above set of five fragrant geraniums for 40 cents.

GERANIUMS WITH VARIEGATED LEAVES—

Happy Thought.—The leaves have a large creamy white blotch in the center,
bordered with a dark band and green margin; flowers bright scarlet.

Battersea Park Gem.—Golden leaves, with green center; one of the best for
border planting; stands the sun perfectly.

McMahon.—Bronze leaves with broad chocolate zone; a fine sort; scarlet flower.

J. Kirkman.—Bright golden leaves, with fine broad bronze zone; flowers
salmon.

Mountain of Snow.—Center of leaf bright green, with broad silvery white
margin; flowers bright scarlet; a standard sort.

Madam Salleroi.—A perfect gem for bedding purposes. Endures the sun
better than any other silver-leafed geranium. A very compact grower, attaining
only six or eight inches in height and diameter. Small leaves, clear green, edged
_ with pure white.

The above variegated leaved geraniums 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen; set of
six for 50 cents.

NEW BRONZE GERANIUM.

Sir Percival.—A new variety, originating with us. Handsome bronze foliage,
and bright, dazzling scarlet; double flowers. A novelty.

Price.—29 cents each.

GLECHOMA HEDERACEA VAR.—

Nepeta Glechoma.—A variegated form of the common ground ivy, which is
prettily marked with pure white on a bright green ground. It is hardy and of vig-
orous growth like the parent variety. <A fine basket plant.

Prices.—10 cents each; 7 for 50 cents.

Gnaphalium Lanatum.—Silvery foliage; fine for baskets and vases, or for
ribbon lines and border of beds.

Price.—50 cents per dozen.

HELIOTROPES—
Florence Nightingale.—One of the best dark sorts; flowers bright lavender,
good truss; a nice healthy grower.
Madam Bruant.—Immense panicles of large flowers, rich purpie with white eye,
Ridgewood Beauty.—A strong growing variety, with light lavender flowers.
A fine bedding variety, and in the conservatory will make a very large bush.
Pricres.—10 cents; set of three for 25 cents.

New and Beautiful Plants and Flowers. 27

CALLA LILIES—

Calla Ethiopica (White Calla Lily).—Fine plants from 10 cents to $1.00
each. Nice blooming plants 40 cents each.

Yellow Calla Lily (Richardia Hastata).—A rare variety, having light
yellow fiowers with purple throat; a novelty of merit; only a few of these bulbs to
offer.

Price.—$1.50 each.

Spotted Leaf Calla (Richardia alba Maculata).—A handsome orna-
mental plant; the dark green leaves, beautifully spotted with silvery white ; flowers
like the white calla; but the plant is kept dry in winter and started in spring, like a
dahlia. Planted out in the open border it flowers abundantly during the summer.

Prices.—Strong bulbs 25 cents each; five for $1.00.

NEW WHITE DAHLIA—

Gloire de Lyon.—The largest and most perfect globe-shaped, pure white
dahlia; stout upright growth, 3 feet high; early and very free blooming; petals
numerous, and so closely set as to make nearly a perfect ball.

Prices.—50 cents each; three for $1.00.

GLADIOLUS—

A good assortment of colors; some of the best varieties; mixed, strong flower-
ing bulbs.

Price.—50 cents per dozen.

HIBISCUS (Chinese) --

These are now quite popular as bedding plants, their large showy flowers make
them very attractive.

Rosa Simsis.—Bright red; very large; single flowers.

Ruba fl. pl. (Double Red).

Cooperii (Tricolor).—The foliage of this variety is beautifully variegated, the
young growth showing many shades of color—white, pink, and crimson on green

Large double red flowers and rich glossy foliage.

ground; crimson flowers.
Miniatus.— Double flowers; bright vermillion scarlet; very attractive.
Prices.—15 cents each; the set of four sorts for 50 cents.

MOON FLOWERS—

Ipomeea Pandurata (The Hardy Moon Flower.)—This is a perennial
tuberous-rooted twiner that has proved to be perfectly hardy; will make a growth
of 25 feet in a season; large white flowers, shaded to pink and purple on the throat.

Prices.—Strong tubers, 20 cents ; $2.00 per dozen.

Ipomeea Learii (Blue Moon Flower).—This handsome new climber, a
native of Ceylon, has large, deep azure blue flowers with crimson bars, frequently
called the “Blue Moon Flower.” When grown with the white one the contrast is
striking and very effective.

Prices.—15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

Ipomcea Noctiphyton (The True Evening Glory, or Moon Flower).—As
a climber of rapid growth to cover arbors, verandas, old decayed trees, or walls, it
has no superior. Its flowers are pure white, five inches in diameter, moonlike, and
as they expand at night have a striking effect. Strong plants.

Prices.—15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen.

The s t of three Ipomeas for 49 cents.

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LANTANAS—

Alba perfecta.—Pure white.

Jaun d’ Or.— Orange and carmine.

Michael Schmidt.— Brilliant yellow, passing into purple vermillion.

Harkett’s Perfection.—Foliage variegated with yellow ; lilac-pink flowers.

Prices.—10 cents each; the four varieties for 30 cents.

MANETTIA BICOLOR—

A beautiful new climber of rapid growth. The flowers are from an inch to an
inch and a half in length, of a most intense scarlet, shading into flame, tipped with
bright goiden yellow, and covered with a thick scarlet moss. The brilliancy of the
flowers is greatly enhanced by the waxy green leaves, and the blossoms remain on
the plant weeks before falling.

Pricrs.—25 cents each ; five for $1.00.

PASSIFLORA (Passion Vines).—

Climbing plants of rapid growth; useful for training over porches, balconies, etc.

Caerula.—Purplish blue flowers, three or four inches in diameter; hardy if
well protected.

Constance Elliot.—Large flowers; pure ivory white; deliciously fragrant;
hardy with slight protection.

Prices.—15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.

PERISTHOPHE—

Augustafolia variegata.—A beautiful plant, with brilliant golden foliage
striped with green ; fine for vases and baskets, and also as a border plant.
PILEA MUSCOSA —

Artillery Plant.—Graceful fern-like foliage and immense numbers of very
small flowers, which, when sprinkled, open suddenly, throwing out their pollen like
smoke from a cannon.

Prices.—10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen.

PLUMBAGO (Carpensis) —
Beautiful plants, producing large heads of lavender blue flowers all summer.
Prices—15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.
SALVIA-SPLENDENS—
The well-known scarlet flowered salvia, nothing equal to it fora blaze of color
from August till frost comes.
Prices.—10 cents each ; $1.00 per dozen.

PLANTS FOR VASES, BASKETS, ETC.

50 cents per dozen.

Saxafraga Sarmentosa, Vinca major-yariegata,
Tradescantias, Mesembryanthemums,
Vinca Harisoni, Lobelia,

Sweet Alyssum, etc.

The New Tea-Polyantha Rose—Ornamental Trees. 29

New Tea-Polyantha Rose, “Clothilde Soupert.”

This novelty introduces a new and remarkable class of bedding Roses, combin-
ing the Tea and Polyantha blood—it is the result of crossing the Polyantha Rose,
Mignonette and the Tea, variety, Madame. Damaizin. It is of very strong, vigorous
growth, forming a nice shaped plant, and attaining about fifteen inches in height.
The branches are not so crowded as is the case with most of the Polyanthas, but are
more evenly disposed, and when well grown form naturally a nice symmetrical plant.
Its color is a pearl white, with a vivid carmine rose center which fades after a little,
leaving the rose almost white. It resembles the Hybrid Noisctte, Boule’ de Neige,
in form, and is almost as large when well grown. It is a constant bloomer, quite
fragrant, and is sure to prove a favorite everywhere.

PricEes.—25 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen.

Polyantha Rose (Little Pet).—One of the best of the Fairy Roses; quite
hardy ; compact grower and yery free bloomer; flowers full double ; of a blush color
when opening; but pure white when full blown. Beautiful for pot culture and a
very satisfactory bedder.

Prices.—20 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen.

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Ornamental Trees.

We have a good assortment of Ash, Beech, Birch, Elm, Maple, etc., from
four feet up, suitable for shade trees or landscape planting, and will be pleased to give
prices on application. We invite correspondence from those about to plant new
places, with a view to planning the landscape and furnishing a select list of trees,

shrubs, and plants to beautily the same.

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GREENHOUSE AND BEDDING PLANTS.

We have a good assortment of well-rooted and thrifty plants, and are prepared
to furnish plants for massing or ribbon-line planting in ‘large quantities. The de-
mand tor plants especially adapted for this purpose is yearly i increasing, and below
is a list of such plants as we have found desirable.

FOR RIBBON LINES, OR FOR MASSING IN COLOR.

Per doz. Per 100
ACHYRANTHUS—Aurea reticulata.—Leaves green and yellow. $0 75 $5 00

Verschaffeltii.—Leaves carmine and pink.. 75> 85 00

ss Lindenii.—Leaves dark blood-red; one of the
best dark-foliaged plants.:....:............. 75 6 00
a Hoveyii. —Leaves large, carmine, crimson.... 75 ~=65 00
AGERATUM— John Douglas.—Azure blue; compact habiteeeere 75 © 00
Whitecap.—Best white....................0000ees 75> ~=6«B «00

ALTERNANTHERA—Parychoides aurea (new).—Foliage light
green and golden yellow, the yellow pre-

dominating SOIT ty: 5 Stas 9 Pea ing AA i ~5 00

s Parychoides Major.—Leaves carmine,
vellow, andworeenk er peer ea eee 75> ~=©5 00

ss Spathulata.—Leaves tinted carmine and
BROS ooo soa io ol co DOTA OQ OOOH Od oboe 75 65 00

05 Versicolor.—Leaves tinted rose and car-
POO) G-Man artless one oa 6 a ci. G DMO eon O oaae 75 ©6©5 00
BROWALEA. = Blue" flowering. ss. 4 ie Cee eee eee cme ee 75 ~6©6.: 00
CENTAUREA—Gymnocarpa. —White leaves, deeply cut........ 100 7 00
COLEUS— Verschaffeltii.—_Velvet crimson....................--. 50 5 00
sé Hero.—VKoliase: black 50 a5 a eee oem e 50 =65 00
« - Golden Bedder.—Pure yellow foliage................. 75 ©6600
ECHEVERIA—Secunda Glaneca.................0.....--s- sees 150 8 00
GNAPHALIUM LANATUM.—White leaved................... 75 6 00
GERANIUM— Gen. Sheridan.—Best single scarlet-flow ered. ..... 100 7 00
Master Christine.— Best single pink-flowered.. 125 8 00
ie Asteroid.—Double scarlet-flowered................ 125 8 00
se Mad. A. Baltet.—Best double white-flowered...... 150 10 00
ss Mad. Saleroi.-—Best silver-leafed.................. 125 8 00
ie B. Park Gem.—Best golden-leafed................ 125 8 00

sé Marshal McMahon. — Scarlet flowers, bronze-
TOBVEGE Sc)5 Ged. oe Ree On cic Ure eee 1 25 8700
sé Kirkman.—Pink flowers; bronze-leaved........... 150 10 00
HELIOTROPE. = Dank: purples st. dean deckh ce eee 2 Sere diy (8 (0)
Molt. purple: a2. irae ee roe eee ae ete 75 6 00
PETUNIAS. —Best single- flowered (scealines) Reece» Li eee 75 6 00
SALVIA—Splendens. = Bright GeWAG UlOWWElSs0 Goncdadocededsoooed 7) 6 00
VERBEN AS.-—Best varieties... 2c ceaee Eee. ane fey 6 B WO

PLANTS FOR CENTERS OF BEDS.

(We know of nothing so effective as the Agave for the center of ribbon or carpet beds. )

AGAVE (Century Plant)—A mericana.—Dark green leaves, 50 cts. to $8.00 each
Americana Variegated.—Leayes green, margined

with creamy yellow........... 50 ets. to #10. 00 each.
ALOCASIA—Gigantea (Upright Caladium).............! 50 ets. to $3.00 each.
CALADIUM— Esculentum. —Immense leaves.............. 25 cts. to $1.00 each.
CANNAS.—Light and dark foliaged varieties..... sStersibieacs.<.ao see $1.00 per dozen.
YUCCA ALOBFODIO:. \. 5.0) Sy pee ere. Rape tees +2.00 each.

YUCCA ALOBFOLIO.—Variegated....................... $1.00 to $10.00 each,

Special Low- Priced Colleciions. ol

SPECIAL LOW-PRICED COLLECTIONS.

By mail postpaid, for $1.00.

In this list the selection of varieties in each class must be left to us ; but when only

one variety is wanted we will try to accommodate, and when desired, will send one-
half of any two collections at the same price as one.

or,
or,

or,

or,
or,
or,
or,
or,

FOR $1.00 WE WILL SEND FREE BY MAIL:

12 Achyranthus.—Crimson, violet, and yellow leaves.
12 Abutilons (Chinese Bell Flower ).—Orange, crimson, etc.
12 Ageratums.— Colors dark violet, blue, ete.
12 Alternantheras.— Varieties for cdgings, ete.
16 Basket Plants.—Most approved kinds.
8 Begonias.—Scarlet, white, rose, ete.
8 Begonia Rex.— Ornamental foliage.
6 Cannas.—Dark varieties, tropical looking.
8 Centaureas -- White leaved for edging.

, 12 Coleus.—Bedding varieties.

6 Coleus.—(New otf this season), beautiful foliage.

3 Calla Ethiopica.—( White), flowering plants.

4 Clematis Coccinea.

6 Dahlias.— Ail colors.

6 Echeverias.

6 Ferns—Best fitted for house eulture.

6 Fuchias.— All colors; double and single.

6 Grape Vines.— White, bronze, black, and purple fruit.
12 Geraniums.—(Single zonale), the finest of our collection.

12 oe (Double zonale', the finest of our colk ction.
13 Se (Scented), the finest in our collection.
12 se (Ivy-leaved), excellent for trellis or baskets.

12 Heliotropes.—Shades of purple, violet, ete.
6 Hardy Shrubs.
12 Lobelias.—Everblooming, blue, white, and lavender.
12 Lantanas.—White, orange, pink, crimson, etc.
12 Mesembryanthemum.—Wax pink.
6 Petunias.—( Double), purple, crimson and white.
Te (Single), striped and blotched, very fine.
12 Pansies.—New varieties, very fine.
6 Roses.—Hybrid Perpetual (hardy), white, pink, crimson, ete.
8 Roses (monthly Tea).— white, crimson, rose, violet, yellow, ete.

, 12 Raspberries.—* Shaffer’s Collossal.”’

6 Succulents. —‘S Crassulas,” ete.
12 Salvias.—Colors blue, scarlet, crimson, white, and rose.
6 Smilax.—The climbing plant used for festooning.
6 Strawberries.—“ Gillespie.”
100 Strawberries.—Our selection.
12 Tradescantias.
12 Tropzeolums.—Orange, maroon, scarlet, rose, etc.
16 Verbenas.—Finest kinds.
8 White-Leaved Plants.

We always advise the sending of plants by express where practical, and there-

fore offer the above collections to be sent by express, purchasers to pay charges, at the
following extremely low rates : ’

Three collections for $2.00; five for $3.00; nine for $5.00.
Purchasers remitting $10.00 for small fruit plants, at catalogue rates, may select

any one of the above one dollar collections.

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Special Collections of Small Fruits.

BY EXPRESS.

CI)

These collections will be found to be much below the regulur rates, and by tak-
ing two or three numbers a good toundation may be laid for an abundant table sup-
ply of these wholesome fruits,

Make your selections and order by number.

NO. 1.—FOR $1.00, STRAWBERRIES.

25 Haverland. 25 Kentucky.
25 Jessie. 25 Ohio.

NO. 2.—FOR $2.00.

12 Cuthbert Raspberries. - 12 Ey. Cluster Blackbered
12 Gregg Raspberries. | 12 Snyder Blackberries.
12 Currants.

NO. 3— FOR $3.00.

6 Brighton Grapes. 6 Niagara Grapes.
6 Worden Grapes.

NO. 4.—FOR $5.00. .

12 Gillespie. 12 Auburn.
50 Haverland. 50 Chas. Downing.
50 Babach. 50 Kentucky.

The above four collections to one address, ;
For $10.00. at

On application, will furnish plans and estimated cost of plants for carpet or rib-—
bon beds; please mention size of bed desired. Write for what you want, inclosing
stamp, and we will return your list with satisfactory prices affixed.

When orders amount to $25.00, plants may be selected at the lowest rates
quoted, without regard to quantity taken.

A Price List of Potted Strawberry Plants will be issued about J uly Ist,
and sent free to all applicants.

s@5"Don’t Forget our Post Office Address,

GEO. L. MILLER,
Stockton, Butler Co, O.