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OUR SEED EXHIBIT AT THE WoORLD’S FarR. AWARDED GOLD MEDAL AND DIPLOMA.
N THIS, our Seed Catalogue for 1895, we have endeavored to list all the new and staple varieties of Flower, Vegetable and Agricultural seeds, excluding the undesirabie kinds which have | roved by fair trial to be unworthy of further notice We have also endeavored to make our Catalogue simple, so that purchasers may easily find the article they require.
We would ask that orders be sent in early, as owing to the crops being a partial failure, many varieties are likely to be scarce later in the season.
J2 ALL COMMUNICATIONS should be addressed direct to the firm, and not to any of the employés. If the special attention of any man in the establishment is desired, it so stated im the letter, it will be referred to him.
J REMITTANCES may be made either by check, express or post-office money order, bank draft or money in registered letter. Postage stamps, preferably of the one and two-cent denominations, are accepted for small amounts.
JZ= ORDERS are best made out on the order sheet inclosed in each catalogue. Name and ad- dress should be written plainly. and full shipping directions given if there is any preference. Where directions are not given, we send the best and cheapest way. Orders should be sent as early as pos- sible, that they may have our best attention. Prices are subject to change without notice.
(= POSTAGE AND EXPRESS CHARGES. If Peas and Beans are to be sent by mail, add 15 cts. per quart extra; Corn, 1o cts. per quart; seeds, %-pound and over, 8 cts. per pound _ Bulbs at single and dozen rate, seeds per pkt., oz. and 4% pound include postage. We recon mend that bulls roots go by express, as in that case we can send larger specimens.
j= NO CHARGE IS MADE for packing, boxes, baskets or barrels, nor for delivery at the station of the transportation company. Cloth bags only are charged for, and they at cost—peck, 10 cts.; ¥ bus. 12 cts.; bus., 15 cts.; 2 bus. 20 cts
j= COMPLAINTS, if any, should be made at once on receipt of goods. Mistakes will sometimes happen, be as careful as we may. We want all such reported, and wiil try to rectify them.
jJ-= HEAD GARDENERS AND ASSISTANTS. We have at all times on our books the names of several intelligent. experienced and reliable men for such positions, and will be pleased to put them in communication with any lady or gentleman desiring their services.
JZ \NMBRRANTY. While we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure, of the highest germinating power, and true to name, we giveno warranty, express or implied, 7m regard to the crop.
PITCHER & MA NDA, (Incorporated) The United States Nurseries. SHORT HILLS, N. J., U.S.A.
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NEW PERPETUAL BEDDING ROSE, “DWARF MULTIFLORA.”?
Novelties and Specialties
Of Recent Introduction.
NEW PERPETUAL BEDDING ROSE, “Dwarf Multifiora.”’
(Flowers from Seed Sown the first Year.)
Of late years perhaps no novelty in the line of flowers has been introduced that is destined to become more popular, or be more universally grown and admired, than the beautiful little dwarf- growing Rose we here offer for the first time in this country. As the name suggests, these pretty little
plants are almost completely covered with myriads of bright, handsome blossoms, presenting all the’
exquisite shades of color common to the Queen of Flowers.
The plants do not grow to a greater height than one foot, and a bed of these, studded with their symmetrical clusters of vari-colored blooms, makes a most charming effect. The peculiar character- istic of this sterling novelty, and that which will recommend it to everyone, is its floweriug from seed sown the first year, and continuing to bloom year after year, increasing in beauty with age.
Seed sown in January, February or March commences to flower three months after sowing, and continues in great profusiow until frost. The second and following years the plants and flowers are more ornamental than the first.
Roses grown from seed always produce a larger percentage of single flowers, but with this new variety the majority come double, and while here and there will be found nestling among their more perfect companions a few single blossoms, they increase by contrast the beauty of both. The single Rose alone has safficient hold upon all flower lovers to recommend a trial of this useful and desirable novelty. Full cultural dirctions are given with each packet. 25 cents per packet, $1 for five packets.
A Wonderful New Giant Coleus, ‘‘ Monstrosus.”’
Unfortunately, we were unable to have an illustration of this wonderful new plant prepared in time for use in this catalogue, but from the introducer’s brief description, a fair idea of it may be had : ‘‘ Monstrous,’’ is not too strong a word to express the size of this new Coleus. Cultivated in pots, the plants attain a height of six and one-half feet, and produce variegated and beautifully formed leaves one foot wide, and two feet long. For s/r7?king effect, we know of nothing better. 50 cents per packet.
PircHeR & Manpa, SHorr Hitis, New JERSEY.
NEW ASTER, “Lady in White.”’
This new variety is offered this year for the first time, and differs from all other varieties of this extensive family yet introduced, in the peculiarly beautiful form of foliage, the leaves being long, very narrow, and a striking light ~ green in color, a decided improvement upon the stiffness so common to most other classes of Aster. In habit of growth this variety somewhat resembles the Mignon Aster, from which it has been ob- tained. The semi-globular flowers are borne on very slender stems, a single plant producing not less than 4o buds, and sometimes as many as 70, vhich open into flower gradually, thus prolonging the flowering period. 35 cents per packet.
NEW WHITE BRANCHING ASTER.
Although this is a novelty of last year’s intro- duction, it is one that will recommend itself and command attention for some years to come. Its
markable feature, and that which distinguishes it from other varieties, is its peculiar habit of growth and form of flower. The large, handsome, pure- white flowers are borne in great profusion on long, stiff stems, the slender, graceful petals spreading thickly in every direction. Indeed, he flowers are often mistaken for Chrysanthe- mums, and being a very late bloomer, this
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ovelty are easily raised from seed, one of our packets producing an abundant quantity. See illustration below. 15 cts. per pkt., 2 for 25 cts.
HUMULUS JAPONICUS VARIEGATUS. (The New Variegated Leaved Japanese Hop.)
A grand decorative climber, to which we call special attention. It has all the good points of Humulus Japonicus, isa free, healthy and rapid grower, free from the attacks of insects, does not epee ae ae suffer from drought, and the variation comes true : rom seed. The large, lobed leaves are distinctly marked and blotched with silvery white on a
; ground of dark green. This climber is sure to become a favorite. 10 cents per packet, 3 packets for 25 cents.
SWEET WILLIAM, ‘‘ Carter’s Holborn Glory.”
A variety of recent introduction, pro- -ducing large flowers, with well-defined markings which have not been seen in any previous Sweet William. The individual flowers often measure 1% inches across. , 30 cents per packet.
NEW BEDDING LOBELIA, ‘White Ladie.’’
Very dwarf, and comes true from seed. 30 cents per packet.
POLYANTHUS PRIMROSES, ‘“Royal London Parks.”’
Charming early-flowering plant, per- fectly hardy, producing immense trusses of bloom. Comes perfectly true from seed. : Used in all the public parks of London, NEW WHITE BRANCHING ASTER. from which it receives its name. 25¢. pkt.
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NEW HELIOTROPE, ‘“‘Queen Marguerite.”
This is without doubt the most profuse-blooming Heliotrope yet introduced, the plants being covered with immense, sweet-scented clusters of deep, dark blue flowers, often 12 to 14 inches in diameter, and of the most delicate and delightful perfume, during almost the entire year. A beautiful novelty, that we feel certain will find favor with all who give it a trial. Suitable for pot or border culture, and invaluable for cutting. 50 cts. per packet.
LARGE-FLOWERING DWARF WINTER STOCK, ‘‘Sunrise.”’
Several years of careful culture have developed this exceedingly valuable novelty. Growing to a height of 8 to ro inches in an erect, spreading habit, the numerous flower-spikes are thickly studded with large, beautiful blossoms, of a bright rose color with a metallic lustre. It is perfectly hardy, and about 7o per cent. of the flowers come double. Flowering starts early, and lasts a long time in perfection, some- times for eight weeks., Wherever exhibited, this plant has been greatly admired. It has all the ele- ments of lasting popularity. 35 cts. per packet.
‘“QUEEN MARGUERITE’’ HELIOTROPE.
New Dwarf Doubdle-Striped Zinnia. Zinnia elegans nana flore pleno striata.)
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This dwarf type of the striped or zebra strain of Zinnia will be found invaluable for bedding and pot-work. The colors are as bright and effective as in their tall pro- totypes, and for large beds and borders they will be unsurpassed. Mixed colors, 35 cts. per packet.
&@- For separate colors and other varie- NEW DWARF WINTER STOCK, ‘**SUNRISE.?’? ties, see page 80.
DOUBLE LILIPUT ZINNIA, ‘*Scarlet Gem.’’
These handsome little annuals are, without doubt, among the most charming of recent introductions, and have become great favorites with all lovers of free-flowering plants. The effect produced by a group of these thickly- branched, dwarfed, petite plants, literally covered with small, short-stemmed, very double flowers, is delightful. The pretty little ‘‘ Scarlet Gem” we here offer for the first time, having an exceedingly graceful habit, can be used asa pot-plant, as well as for beds and borders. 35 cts. per pkt.
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Mimulus Gloriosus.
A beautiful novelty, now offered for the first time. Flower maroon-crimson, brilliantly spotted on the lower
lobes like a jeweled tongue ; very handsome. 25¢. pkt. ZINNIA ‘“‘ SCARLET GEM.”’
Vv PIrcHER & Manpba, SuHorr Hiuis, New JerSEY.
NEW FORGET-ME-NOT, ‘Blue Perfection.”
Myosotis Dissitiflora Grandiflora.
A novelty of great merit, being awarded first prizes in Hamburg and Hanover, at recent exhibi- tions. The pale-blue blossoms are remarkably large, and are borne in strong, well-formed umbels, almost covering the compact-growing plant. Blooming early, it is espe- cially valuable for forcing, and an excellent thing for pot- culture and cutting. 25 cts. per packet, 5 packets for $1.
MYOSOTIS ALPESTRIS “Jewel.”
(Dwarf Forget-Me-Not.)
An entirely new variety, being a sport from J/yosotis alpestris V7rctoria, but much larger in the flowers. The plants are very strong and compact, forming solid ball- shaped bushes, bearing from 40 to 45 perfect flower-stems. The flower is composed of one double central blossom, encircled by innumerable smaller ones, forming altogether a beautiful-looking cluster, which lasts a long period in bloom. The color is a beautiful sky-blue, brighter than any other variety known. For beds and borders, and especially for bouquet work, this novelty will be found invaluable.
There has also been introduced during the past season a pure white-flowering form of the above. Either color, separate, 15 cts. per packet, 2 packets for 25 cts.
For other varieties of Forget-Me-Not, see page 65.
Pyrethrum Parthenifolium aureum crispum.
The leaves of this striking novelty are bright golden yellow, and similar in form to the well- known Golden Feather, but distinct from it by being beautifully curled and crisped, resembling curled parsley. The plants arestrong, but dwarf, compact, and of neat habit. This plant is of sterling merit, and will find its way into every garden. While being a fine feature in the summer flower garden, it is also available for effect in winter. 15 cts. per packet, 2 packets for 25 cts.
CAMPANULA PERSICIFOLIA, ‘¢ Backhouseli.”’
A hardy peren- nial of exceed- ingly robust growth; flowers of the purest white, and al- most twice the size of the type. Is unsurpassed for groups, being
MYOSOTIS DISSITIFLORA GRANDIFLORA, noted for its free
‘BLUE PERFECTION.”’ and long-lasting
bloom. Growing toa height of about 3 feet, the plant throws up 6
to 8 flower-stalks, each covered with 15 to 20 magnificent blooms. Invaluable either for cutting orfor the border. 35 cts. per packet.
HELIOPSIS PITCHERIANA.
The best of the perennial, yellow, daisy-like flowers for the border or for cutting. The flowers are 3 inches across, bright golden yellow; the leaves are dark green, and the whole plant is very bushy and of robust, free-flowering habit. Will growin any soil. 10 cts. per pkt., 3 packets for 25 cts.
PYRETHRUM AUREUM CRISPUM.
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NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERING MORNING GLORY.
This being the first double-flowered Morning Glory ever introduced, we have no doubt it will be heartily welcomed as an important addition to this class of plants. It is a rapid grower and produces its large, handsome flowers freely, about 80 per cent. coming double from seed. The flowers are white, with a bright spot of red or blue at the base of the larger petal. 15 cts. per packet, 2 packets for 25 cts.
DIANTHUS LACINIATUS, ‘*Salmon Queen.”
A beautiful acquisition to the annual Pinks, with flowers a most brilliant salmon color, gradually fad- ing tosalmon-rose. It is perfectly distinct from all other varieties, as is proved by the seeds, which are cream-white, while all other annual Pinks have dark- brown or black seeds. The plants attain a height of from 10 to 12 inches, crowned with well-formed, nicely fringed flowers. 25 cts. per packet.
SILENE PENDULA NANA COMPACTA we ‘*Amalia.’’ (New Sensitive Plant.) SRE NSS : LASS A regular, compact, semi-globular formed new NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERING MORNING GLORY. Variety, 4 to 6 inches high, which during the time of flowering, is densely covered with tender rose- colored flowers in such a number, that hardly the leaves of the plant are to be seen. Admirably suited for spring-gardening, and very useful for beds or borders, 25 cts. per packet.
WALLFLOWER ‘‘Eastern Queen.’’
This new, large-flowering, single Wallflower will be found an exceedingly valuable acquisition and indis- pensable for spring borders. In habit the plant is very bushy, and does not exceed one foot in height, being crowned with flowers of bright chamois chang- ing to salmon-red, making a very pleasing effect. 35,cts.per packet.
RICINUS ZANZIBARENSIS ENORMIS.
(New Castor-Oil Plant.)
3 : : ey 5 NEW DWARE SENSITIVEPLANT ‘“‘AMALIA.’’ This unique and attractive plant, originated in
East Africa, and, disseminated from Europe, attracted universal attention at the recent Industrial Exhibition at Erfurt, Germany, where it was exhibited side by side with the older kinds, and pronounced to be the finest ornamental foliaged plant on the grounds. It produces enormously large leaves, brownish purple when ina young state, gradually changing ° to dark green with reddish ribs. The seeds themselves are very novel, being the same size as in the accompanying cut, and curiously mar- bled whiteandblack. The profuse foliage and harmonious coloring make a most pleasing effect, certain to attract much attention wherever planted. A fine plant for the center of lawn beds or sub-tropical bed- ding. roc. per pkt.,
git i 43° 3 for 25 cts: EASTERN QUEEN. KICINUS ZANZIBARENSIS ENORMIS.
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NEW WHITE MARGUERITE CARNATIONS.
Although only of recent introduction, this class of Carnations has become a most important arucle for every one who requires cut-towers, and justly so, now that they are well known to yield such a rich profusion of large, sweet- smelling and generally Couble flowers, from four to five months after the time of sowing. We find that this valuable race will produce self colors fairly true from seed, and now offer a Juve white flowering variety, of which 75 prr cent. accurately represent the type. rocts. per packet, 3 for2scts. For other varieties, see page 63.
BALL, or JEWEL ASTERS.
This beautiful class of Asters, which belongs to the short-petaled, pzony-Howered section, seems to have attained a great popularity. The flowers are very double, with symmetri- cally incurving petals, making them almost exactly spherical... Apple Blossom, Deep Rose, Crimson, Rose and White, Purple Violet. Each color, 15 cts. per packet. The collection of five colors, one packet of each, 60 cts.
ASTER, New Mignon.
We are enabled to offer two new and distinct colors in this class, originated by the most = celebrated of German seedsmen. Flowers of
aoa SRS WSR eTSee So three distinct shades of color are borne upon
the plant at the same time. The blossoms
when they open are pure white. They gradually change to lilac or rose, and the matured flower is
pure lilac?or rose. Quite distinct and attractive. WHITE, CHANGING TO LILAC. WHITE, CHANGING TO ROSE. Each, 25 cts. per packet. ov other varicties of Mignon Aster, see page 59.
Centaurea Cyanus nana compacta ‘‘Victoria.’’ Mixed Colors.
This fine annual is especially adapted for carpet-bedding, and equally suitable for pot-culture ; it cannot fail to be greatly appreciated when more generally known. The single blooms are somewhat smaller than those of the ordinary Cornflower, and larger than those of the dwarf variety, and in color range through White, Lilac, Rose, Blue and Red. The plant grows 6 inches high, forming a
erfect ball, completely covered with flowers. It will quickly be found a desirable acquisition to the flower garden. 25:cts. per packet. - ;
TAGETES, ‘“‘Legion of Honor.’’
New Single French Marigold.)
A pretty little, dwarf-growing, single Marigold, of bushy habit, growing only to a height of 5 to 6 inches; invaluable for masses or borders. It produces a great profusion of bloom during the entire season, starting in June from seed sown in the spring. It is a particularly sturdy little
lant, the flowers lasting a long time in perfection, withstanding the greatest droughts. The lowers are a rich golden yellow, beautifully marked with a large spot of velvety crimson. 10 cts. per packet, 3 packets for 25 cts.
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Primula obconica grandiflora.
Primula obconica is an excellent plant for winter blooming in the conservatory, and is much grown by florists for cutting. The large-flowered strain which we offer was produced through the
d we take pleasure in recommending it for general planting. It is much more floriferous an the ordinary stock, and is better adapted for pot-culture. 25 cts?per packet. TAGETES PATULA NANA, ‘‘lLEGION OF HONOR.”’
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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. Vil
P. & M.’S PRIZE CHRYSANTHEMUM SECD.
Seedling Chrysanthemums are becoming the fashion of late years, and thousands of new varieties crop up every fall, the majority only to be cut down again by public disapprova:. It is remarkable that during the past five years we have originated and disseminated more varieties of merit that have been commended by the horticultural public, and awarded diplomas, cer- tificates, gold medalsand cash prizes, than any other firm in the world. ‘This is proved by statistics.
From this superb collection we have during the past season, at great expense, saved one of the finest strains of Chrysanthemum seed, we venture to say, that has ever been offered to the public. Our own sowings have been made from identically the same stocks we offer below, which we have no doubt whatever will produce many prize-winners next year. A packet of seed, costing 50 cents, may produce a new variety worth hundreds ot dollars to the grower. During the past fall every mail contained enthusiastic letters from customers, expressing their great satisfaction at the marvelous results from their sowing of our Chrysanthemum seed, the majority of them being awarded prizes at local exhibitions.
Choicest Strain. Saved from prize varieties and new seedlings. 50 Cts. per packet, 5 packets for $2.
Splendid Mixed. Saved from select blooms of the leading sta i 25 Cts. per kts. $r.
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- PRIZE CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
DATURA CORNUCOPIA.
(Horn of Plenty.)
When we first introduced this new variety of Datura in 1893, accompanied by as true a representative colored plate as it was possible to make, and a copy of which will be found inserted in this Catalogue, the flower appeared so mammoth that the general public were some- what incredulous. It has, however, proved to be all we have said of it, and is to-day probably as much in demand as any article in the flower ]f seed line. At the recent Co- WW lumbian Exposition it was awarded a gold medal and a diploma, and by the Royal \ Horticultural Society of Lon- don a first-class certificate of merit.
Imagine a plant 2 to 3% feet high bearing a multitude. of large, cornucopia-shaped blooms, nearly a foot long and half a foot wide at the mouth, formed by 3 perfect flowers growing each within the other; inside a delicate cream-white, outside to the basea rich, royal purple. Of the easiest culture, requiring scarcely any atten- tion after being once started. Seed sown in January, Febru- ary or March will develop into large, bushy plants 3 feet high, and produce 200 to 300 fragrant '
A (I I\\\~ AN blooms during a single season : = FAN i K\\\ ee 15C. per pkt., 2 pkts. for 25¢. DATURA CORNUCOPIA.
Datura, Double Yellow.
In habit of plant and form of flower identical with Cornucopia, but in color a rich golden yellow 15 cts per packet, 2 packets for 25 cts.
vill PircHER & Manpba, SHorr Hitis, New Jersey.
NEW WHITE SWEET PEA, Blanche Burpee.
Pronounced by the introducer, Henry Eckford, England, probably the largest grower and originator of Sweet Peas in the world, as much superior to any other Sweet Pea yet introduced to commerce.
The immense, pure white blossoms are bore in great profusion, having strong, erect, stiffstandards of lasting substance, and the ‘‘notch”’ so con- spicuous in the Queen of England i other white Sweet Peas, is no- 1ere visible in this beautiful new hybrid. Mr. Eckford’s verdict has been endorsed by the horticultural press throughout Europe.
Blanche Burpee, has received
erous first-class diplomas and certificates from the leading horti- cultural societies of England, and in Mr. Eckford’s own words: ‘‘It must take its place before all others yet in commerce.” 25 Cts. per pkt., 3 pkts. for 65 cts.
SWEET PEA, Emily Henderson.
This grand Sweet Pea was sent out by its producer in 1893, but in very limited quantities. It is a sport of the favorite pink and white variety ‘Blanche Ferry,” and has every one
of the points of merit of that favorite SWEET PEA, BLANCHE BURPEE. variety. The flowers are, however, pure whitc, without any shade of either pink, green or yellow apparent in their broad petals.
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The flowers are very large, of great substance, borne on stout stems, fitting them espe- cially for cutting. Itisone ofthe earliest varieties, and continues in flower longer than others, the plant being for the whole season covered witha multitude of flowers.
For forcing under glass it is the most desirable and _ profit- able Sweet Pea known, on account of its color, earliness and free- blooming qualities. ro cents per packet, 3 packets for 25 cents; 25 cents per 0z., 80 cents per %/1b., $3 per Ib.
CENTROSEMA GRANDI- FLORA.
(Look at Me.)
This is a new hardy perennial climber, with large, pea-shaped SWEET PEA, EMILY HENDERSON. white or purple blossoms. It grows to the height of from 6 to. 8 feet in a single season, dying down to the ground in the fall, to reappear the following spring. It does well in the poorest and sandiest soil. The seed may be sown in a box in the house, and planted out when the weather permits, or may be sown in the open ground in April or May. 10 oents per packet, 3 packets for 25 cents.
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Eckford’s New Sweet Peas
THE BEST VARIETIES OF RECENT INTRODUCTION. Sent free by mail at prices quoted.
AMERICAN BELLE.
The standard of this useful new Sweet Pea is a clear rose in color, while the wings are curiously spotted purplish carmine ona crystal-white ground. Ihe large tlowers have good sub- stance, making them especially useful for bouquets. 1oCts. per pkt., 40 cts. per oz., $1.50 per 4 1b., $5 per lb.
Boreatton. Deep maroon; very distinct, with large flowers and rich coloring.
Splendor. Pinkish rose and crimson; a superb variety, of fine form and delicate markings.
Captain Clark. Violet, white and rose.
Countess of Radnor. A lovely bi-colored variety, with lilac wings and mauve standards.
Senator. An elegant variety of most exquisite coloring; mottled and striped chocolate on a cream-white ground.
Apple Blossom. Greatly resembles its
OEE ees namesake ; shaded pink and rose, slightly darker in the standards.
Dorothy Tennant. Handsome new heliotrope variety.
Lemon Queen. Large flower, with white wings and standards faintly tinted lemon.
Primrose. Pale primrose-yellow, both wings and standards.
Her Majesty. A handsome variety, with satiny, rosy crimson blossoms
Waverly. Rich claret and purple.
Orange Prince. Wings rich rose, standards orange-pink.
Duchess of Edinburgh. A fine variety, with orange-scarlet standards and rose wings.
Mrs. Sankey. One of the best pure whites.
Any of the above varieties excpt where noted at io cts. per packet, 25 cts. per oz., 80 cts. per Ylb., $3 per ib.
Collection of the 17 varieties, one packet of each, for $1, in- cluding BLANCHE BURPEE and EMILY HENDERSON.
Eckford’s Finest Hybrids. Mixed. 1o cts. per pkt., 20 cts. per oz., 70 cts. per 4%1lb., $2.50 per Ib.
STANDARD VARIETIES OF SWEET PEAS BY WEIGHT.
Adonis. Carmine. Miss Blanche Ferry. Pink and white ; dwarf. Alba magnifica. Pure white. Mrs. Gladstone. Soft pink and blush. Black Purple. Of deep color. Nelly Jaynes. Pink and white. Butterfly. White, tinted jilac. Painted Lady. Rose and white. Empress of India. Soft rose. Princess Beatrice. Rose. Fairy Queen. White and rose. Princess of Wales. Blue and white. Invincible Scarlet. The best scarlet. Queen of the Isles. Scarlet, mottled white ue Blue. The brightest blue. and purple. es Carmine. Very bright. | Striped. Very showy. isa Eckford. Delicate pink. |The Queen. Deep pink. Light Blue and Purple. | Vesuvius. Dark red.
Lottie Eckford.* White, edged with lavender. |
The above varieties, separate, 5 cts. per pkt., 15 cts. per oz., go cts. per lb, $1.25 per Ib.; or, Collections containing one packet each of the 22 varieties, for $1.
Fine Mixed. Extra large packet 5 cts., 10 cts. per oz., 25 cts. per 41b., 75 cts. per lb.
IPOMOEA DEDERACEA MARMORATA ROSEA.
A exceedingly handsome new variety of the Ivy-leaved Morning Glory, having large rose-mottled flowers, and certain to become very popular. 15 cts. per pkt., 2 for 25 cts.
x PrrcHER & Manpa, Suorr Hits, New Jersey.
TU LIP POPPY (Papaver glaucum),.
A magnificent Poppy, recently discovered in the mountains of Armenia. The plant rises to a
_.. height of 12 to 14 inches, and produces above the bluish green foliage a profusion (often 50 to 60) of largo and splen- did flowers, of the most brilliant and vivid scarlet imagin- able. The two outer petals bear a resemblance toa saucer, in which the two inner petals stand nearly upright and as if protecting the stamens. As the flowers fade, two black spots are visible at the base of the petals. The color re- minds one of the bright flame of the scarlet Duc van Thol Tulip, and on this account the variety has been named the Tulip Poppy. s1octs. per packet, 3 for 25 cts.
Cardinai Poppy.
This is a variety of Papaver somniferum, and is dis- tinguished from the type by its dwarfer habit of growth and the size and brilliant color of its flowers. These are im- mense, very double, brilliant scarlet on a white ground, and are borne 10 to 12 on a plant 18 inches high, lasting for a long time in perfection. A grand annual Poppy, which we predict will prove a decided acquisition. 10 cts. per packet, 3 for 25 cts.
Alpine Poppies (Papaver Alpinum).
These beautiful and graceful Poppies bring to recol- lection some of the delightful sensations felt by travelers in the Alps and Switzerland at catching sight of their dainty blossoms. Although they are perennials, they will, if sown early in spring, bloom the first season ; are perfectly hardy, and require no protection. The colors are striking and showy, and a collection of these charming flowers in any garden is exceedingly pretty and effective. Orange, Pure White, Yellow, Rose. Each color, 15 cts. per packet ; collection of four colcrs, one packet of each, so cts.
For other varieties of Poppies, see page 74.
Phlox Drummondii lutea fl. pl. (Semi-double Yellow Phlox.)
Of late years several varieties of semi-double flowering Phlox Drummondz?7i have been introduced, the value of which as cut-flowers must have been recognized by those who have triedthem. This very pretty yellow-flowering variety comes quite true from seed, and possesses a slight perfume. 25 cts. per packet.
| Golden Yellow Double Scabious.
A yellow Scabious having long been looked for, this introduction has met with great favor. The plants of this pretty and useful variety are semi-dwarf, and bear in great profusion compact double flowers, of fine golden yellow color, which are admirably adapted for cutting. 15c. per pkt.
Dwarf Queen Ten-Weeks Stock. (Dark Blood-Red.)
A valuable introduction, which has proved to be the forerunner of a new class. Not over 9 inches in height, of compact habit and vigorous growth; produces numerous umbels of large, blood-red flowers, which stand out effectively from the leaves. Although this Stock produces 60 to 65 per cent. of double flowers, the single ones are also of decorative value. 25 cts. per packet.
Se Triumph Ten-Weeks Stock. TULIP POPPY. (Brilliant Crimson.) This spleadid variety was introduced recently as a Pyramidal Stock, but is now Reco yanae as the first variety of an entirely new class. Of vigorous growth, the plant attains a height of 1 to1r% moe is of branching habit, and bears about 70 per cent. of very large. double flowers. The latter are o graceful shape, resembling those of the double Ranunculus. 15 cts. per packet.
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. X1
CHOICE STRAINS oF FLORISTS FLOWER SEEDS.
FOR SPRING SOWING.
OUR SUPERB CALCEOLARIA.
We have every confidence in offering our choice strain of Calceolaria hybrida grandiflora, as it is saved from the choicest of collections, which during the past season were award- ed first prizes. The flowers, which are beautiful in form and of large size, are tigered, spotted and self-colored. Any one wishing to secure a first-class strain for competition can depend on this
Calceolaria hybrida grandiflora, 50 cts. per packet. For other varieties and prices, see page 60.
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CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA.
Our strain of this grand florists’ fower will be found fault- less, both in habit of plant and form of flower, the colors of \Awhich are most brilliant and of great variety. The seed we
offer was saved from our fine collection of named and choice seedling flowers, some of which were on exhibition at our Nur- series during the past spring, and called forth the admiration of all who saw them.
Cineraria hybrida grandiflora, 50 cts. per packet. For other varieties and prices, see page 63. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM. The choice strain we offer of
nd plant is saved ex-
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM. pressly for us We
from select
specimens, the blooms of which often measure 2 inches
and over in length, and are produced in great abund-
ance. The broad petals are borne on small flower-
stalks well above the foliage, which is beautifully
mottled. Separate colors or mixed, 25 cts. per pkt. For varieties and prices, see page 64.
PANSY.
We certainly do not over-estimate our stock of Pansy seed when we say that it is impossible to pro- cure a more Select strain, as it combines all the good qualities that go to make up perfection. Our unsur- passed strain of Pansyseed, 25c. per pkt., $2.50 (oz.
For varieties and prices, see page 73.
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PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. (P. & M.’s Standard.)
For some time past we have given great attention to selecting the best strains of this popular plant, and after repeated tests with the choicest European strains, have what we be- lieve to be the most superb in cultivation. We have made arrangements to have seed of this grown by the most skillful and careful growers expressly for us. Pitcher & Manda Standard, two colors only, Carmine-Red and Pure White. 50c. per pkt.
For varieties and prices, see page 74.
3 2h ZY ee. SO Ss PETUNIA AURORA. fs 53 This new double, large-flowered Petunia is in a deli- cate rose, netted by intersecting veins of deep purple. Quite distinct, and a valuable acquisition to the large list of this much-esteemed class of plants. 50 cts. per packet.
SINGLE AND DOUBLE PETUNIAS. Our strain of both Single and Double Mixed Petunias is selected from the very best flowers. md Choicest Double Mixed, 5octs. per packet. PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. Choicest Single Mixed, 50 cts. per packet.
PIrcHER & Manpa, SHort Hints, New Jersey.
PITCHER AND MANDA’S ICE LETTUCE.
Mhis grand Lettuce was introduced by us a few years ago, and it met with great favor. The
10 cts. per packet,
tender and mild,
leaves are curled and crisped at the margin, while the surface is indented by many little depressions which catch the dew of night, and when the sun strikes the plant in the early morning it has the appearance of being cov- ered with ice. It is of fine flavor, of tender, crisp texture and areddish green color. The heads are large (often attaining 3 feet in cir- ~cumference) and of a good form and substance,
50 cts. per ounce.
New Giant Radish, Jewel.
A great improvement on all existing varieties of Radishes, being of just as good quality,
not strong and biting, so and) aS
four times as large as any Radish now
jectionable i ishes PITCHER & MANDA'S ICE LETTUCE. objectionable in all large Radishes Saeeenest Seed may be sown any time; in winter in hotbeds, in spring, summer or autumn in the open ground, and will thrive in any soil. Grows as quickly as any other Radish, and its foliage being small may be sown
as cl Sor as the ordinary kinds, which produce rcots only one-fourth as large. The seed we offer is mixed in the following colors: Rose, Red, White, Violet and Yellow. 25 cts. per packet.
MELROSE MELON.
The good qualities of this excellent melon may be briefly and accurately described by stating, that in appear- ance it is really the handsomest, and in all other respects, decidedly the best new Cantaloupe. In color it isa rich.
dark green, oval in shape, and averages about four pounds in weight. The flesh is thick and solid; in flavor it cannot be surpassed. 1o cts. per packet, 25 cts. per 0z., 75 cts. per 41b., $2.50 per lb.
NEW SWEET CORN, EARLY FORDHOOK.
A delicious early Sweet Corn, ready for the table sometimes, a few days earlier, and sometimes a few days later than Early Cory, but is much supe- rior to that variety in size, quality and sweetness, and is entirely free from
‘smut,’ which is found in almost every other early Sweet Corn. It re- mains fit for the table longer than any other early Sweet Corn now known. All market gardeners and private planters who have given it a trial are enthusiastic in its praises. 10 cts. per packet, 25 cts. per pt.,; 50 cts. per qt.
NEW LETTUCE, ‘“‘BOUCHARLAT’S ALL-HEAD.”’
An excellent summer Lettuce, with large, compact head, entirely free from exterior leaves, in consequence of which it occupies very little space, and can be planted very thickly, giving four times the head; very large and
full. Taken altogether, this
JEWEL RADISH.
new acquisition will be found a great improvement on exist- ing varieties, having a rich green color, slightly tinged a reddish brown under the head, by which it is easily identi- fied. 15 cts. per packet, 25 cts.
for two packets.
The Triumph Celery.
A new Celery, for which great claims are made by the introducer. Its strong point is its keeping qualities, remain- ing in condition until Apriland May. In fine, nutty flavor, brittle texture and handsome creamy white color, it is un-
surpassed by any of the standard varieties. 15 cts. per
ALL HEAD LETTUCE. packet, 3 packets for so cts., $1
per ounce.
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NEW EARLY RED TREE TOMATO.
That which especially recommends this Tomato over varieties of its class, is the fact that it has very little foliage and few branches, growing upright and sturdy, and producing immense quan- tities of finely formed Tomatoes of good size, carried well above the ground and close to the stem The fruit, being entirely exposed, ripens very much earlier than other Tree Tomatoes, whose fault of late ripening has prevented their general use. In quality this variety is unsurpassed. 25c. per pkt.
COLUMBIA BEET.
A handsome, new, turnip:shaped Beet, with smooth skin and deep blood-red flesh of rich and and tender quality. It is as early as the well-known Egyptain, but is of far superior quality. Is highly commended by all who have given it a trial. roc. per pkt., ce ia 15 cts. per 0z., go cts. per (1b., $1.25 per lb. ae cs
SWEET LAVENDER.
(Lavandula vera, Improved.)
Having received so many inquiries from different parts of the country for the True Lavender Seed, and there being so many spurious articles in use called Laven- der, we have been prompted to secure a large quantity of
: an improved strain of True Sweet Lavender, NEW WHITE BEDDING OR used so much for scent- CARPET THYME. ing linen chests and in making perfumery. We find that in many localities some other aromatic plant is often mistaken for true Lavender, and this leads to disappointing, if not disastrous, consequences, if used for medicinal purposes, as the true Lavender, having many medical qualities, frequently is. rocts. per pkt., 3 for 25 cts.
White-Flowered Carpet Thyme.
This charming, new, snow-white variety always comes true from seed, and is especially recommended on account of its adaptability to almost any situation, its low, cushion-like habit of growth making it in- valuable for all kinds of carpet bedding, rockeries, and permanent border planting. It stands cutting, and is excellent for planting on steep hills and curves where few other plants thrive wel!, making a most valuable substitute for grass, as it is unaffected by the greatest drought. When planted 5 to 10 inches apart, the plants will spread and occupy all the space between, making a perfect carpet. 25 cts. per pkt.
X1\ PrreHerR=.& Manpa, SHort HiLts. New JERSEY.
SADDLE-BACK WAX BEAN.
This variety was originated by the largest Bean grower in the world; has long, straight, round, absolutely stringless pods. Owing to the peculiar g-owth of the bush, — the profuse foli- SS age covering the g.ound in such a Manner as to shade and keep it moist, this va- riety does not suffer like many others during a dry season. Each plant bears from ; 25 to 4o pods, which are full of ‘‘meat,” there being no space between the Beans. This? makes the pod full and round, and, owing to its graceful, curving torm, it has been named ‘‘ Saddle- BS are one eS ae character of the pods, together with the superb quality, will eventally almost drive the flatter- pod Beans out of cultivation. 15 cts. per packet, 2 for 25 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt.60 cts. If to be sent by mail, add 15 cts. per qt. extra.
NEW STRINGLESS GREEN-POD BEAN.
The introducer claims for this new Bean many superior qualities over those of existing varieties, and the fact of its being absolutcly stringvess, which cannot be truthfully said of any other g-een-pod bush variety on the market to-day, will recom- mend it to every amateur girdener and lover of good vegetables. It is a dwarf bush. Bean, and, while being unsurpassed in quality, it is ready for the table 2 weeks earlier than the earliest of the old varieties. Those who desire an extra early Bean of rare quality will receive great satisfaction by giving it a trial. The illustration given herewith shows the width and thickness of the beautiful, straight, flesh-green pods taken from nature. The many excellencies possessed by this new aspirant for favor will give it a place heretofore unoccupied, and i's introduction will prove of immense value, not only to the market gardener, but also to the amateur for the home garden. 15 cts. per pkt., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., 40 cts. per pt., 75 cts. per qt.
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BUSH LIMA BEANS.
Come absolutely true from seed. The bushes grow 18 to 20 inches high, of stout growth and always erect, yet branching so vigorously that each plant develops into a magnificent circular bush, from 2 to 3 feet in diameter. The Mm bush character is thoroughly established, not one plant in a thousand show- ug any disposition to ‘‘run.” It is also a sure cropper and an immense yielder, -ach bush bearing from 50 to 200 of the handsomest large pods, well filled with very large beans, which are identical in size and luscious flavor with the vell-known Pole Limas. By the introduction of these valuable varieties,
YW the largest and best Lima Beans can now be raised in quantity at small cost, EW STRINGLESS GREEN 20d without the expense and labor which has always attached to the use
POD BEAN. of poles.
We offer the two best varieties of recent introduction, namely: Burpee’s Bush Lima, identical in size of bean with the Large White Pole Lima, and ‘‘Dreer’s Bush Lima,’’ which has beans the same size as Dreer’s Pole Lima. These two varieties should speedily find a place in every enterprising gardener’s list. 1octs. per pkt., 20 cts. per fa Pt, 35 cts. per pt., 6o cts. per qt.
THE JUNO PEA.
This is most emphatically called by its introducer the best wrinkled Pea of its class. early, and is recommended for main crop planting. and the large, straight, broad-backed pods are borne in great profusion, usually growing in pairs. The
Peas are dark green, 7 tog ina pod, of sweet, delicious flavor. 25 cts. per pint, 4o cts. per quart. Postage 15 cts. per quazt extra, ifsent by mail. See illustration above.
It is medium It is medium dwarf, growing about two feet high,
Cool and Crisp Cucumber.
This new variety is well adapted for either slicing or pickling, and is the earliest and most prolific pickling variety known. When young, the fruit is long, very slender, and of a very deep green color, and the little knobs or warts which bear the spines are unusually conspicuous. We strongly recommend it as a pickler, still in quality it is surpassed by no other variety forslicing. roc. per pkt., 3 pkts. for 25c.
New Squash, The Delicata.
The earliest of vine Squashes, and the most prolific Squash known. yellow, striped and splashed with dark green. It is of rather small size, but solid and heavy, with small center cavity. In flavor it is not surpassed by any other variety, and is of a dry texture, resem- bling the new famous Fordhook Squash. It ripens as early as any of the summer Squashes, and has wonderful keeping qualities, remaining in condition until far into winter. 1octs. per pkt., 3 for 25 cts.
The ground color is orange-
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SACALINE, THE NEW FORAGE PLANT.
POLYGONUM SACHALINENSE, “ Sacaline.”.
Although this plant has been cultivated for a great many years as an ornamental foliage plant, it was only in 1893 that its important and valuable properties were discovered by an accident which in itself was a great recommendation to the new forage plant. A drought, destroying every other forage plant in France during the season above mentioned, failed to affect this variety. As an experiment, it was given to horses, cattle and sheep, who took to it with great relish.
We have been growing it on our herbaceous farms for several years, where it has proved itself perfectly hardy, thriving luxuriantly on the most barren, rocky soil. It has received great praise from the horticultural and agricultural press all over the world, and in this country it is especially recognized as an invaluable addition to our somewhat limited list of forage plants. Owing to its extremely vigorous growth, sometimes attaining a height of 12 feet by June, it will bear cutting throughout the whole season. % oz. packet 50 cts., % lb. $3.50.
Vegetable Seeds.
Our Vegetable Seeds may be relied upon as of the best possible quality. They have been obtained under circumstances which give us positive knowledge as to the purity of the various kinds and we believe no better seeds can be obtained anywhere at any price. We expect to as fully, cover the ground in seeds as we do in plants.
Globe Artichoke.
ArticHaut. Alcachofa. Urtichofe.
This vegetable is cultivated for its fleshy flower-heads,. which are produced from Sep- tember first till frost. They are cut before the flower opens, and are treated like Asparagus.
CULTURE.—Sow the seed in spring in a rich, light, loamy soil, in drills about ten inches apart. Transplant the following spring into permanent beds, in hills three feet apart and two or three plants to the hill. In autumn cut down the old stalks and cover with a mulch of leaves or litter, to protect from frost.
Rem pkxthemozam /falbans Permlbs Large French Globe. The best variety. Buds ee Jae ae
plish green; the scales very thick and fleshy . . or POLTOle SO! 301) >t 100, $3 CO JASE les LHS OK. “JPG |b Jerusalem Artichokes. Grown forthe tubers .......... .$025 $1 25 $4 00
ASParagus.
AspEerGE. Lsparrago. Sparael.
This is one of the finest of spring vegetables, and no garden should be without its Aspara- gus bed. A bed once established, produces a larger quantity of wholesome, palatable food, in proportion to the care it requires, than almost any other vegetable.
CuLTURE.—We would recommend the beginner to secure Asparagus roots, rather than try to grow them himself from the seed, as the bed will come into bearing two years sooner in the former case than in the latter. The first and most important requisite for an Asparagus bed is rich soil; the ground should be well trenched and thoroughly enriched with rotted manure—the more the better. The plants should be set in April, in rows about a foot apart and about 18 inches apart in the rows, the crowns being covered with three or four inches of earth. Cutting may begin the following spring, though sparingly the first year, Each year the tops should be cut down in autumn, and the bed given a good dressing of manure and a liberal application of coarse salt. This should be forked into the ground in ‘early spring.
If grown from seed, it may be planted in drills in the permanent bed and thinned out, or may be planted elsewhere and set out in the bed the second year. A bed 6 feet wide and 50 feet long will supply an ordinary family ; this will require one pound of seed or 300 plants.
Postage on %Ib. or more Seed, 8 cts. per 15.; Roots, go cts. per too extra, if sent by mail. j PEE Osis LSP OZ, HA illo, Ree Mo, Conover’s Colossal. The standard variety. Stalks often 1% inemesmil Giaimetcn .Of ihe sitest-quality. 7.) 2) 2 22). 90 05 $0 10 $0 20 $o 4o Strong 2-year-old roots, $1 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Palmetto. A recent introduction. Superior to the Colossal in being more productive, more even and regular in its growth, and in condition a week or two earlier, while it is its equal in
quality =~. Barca ity, Maca 10 25 80 Strong 2-year-old roots, Br. 50 per I 100, $10 per I, 000.
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Beans.
Haricots Nains. /rzoles Krup-Bohnen. Dwarf or Bush Beans.
CULTURE.—Sow in a succession from the last of April to the middle of August, in drills about 18 inches apart and 2 inches deep, dropping th= beans 2 or 3 inches apart in the drill. Never hoe when the leaves are wet, as the plants are liable to rust. One quart to 100 feet of drill; two bushels to the acre.
Postage 15 cts. per quart extra, if sent by mail; packet of any variety, 10 cts. postpaid.
WAX=PODDED VARIETIES. Remqtes. ype. skenpke Ter bu.
Yosemite Mammoth Wax. The giant among Wax Beans. The
pods are eight to ten inches long, thick and fleshy, perfectly
stringless, handsome in pees and delicious in taste; a
heavy yielders..4 3 Hus ss GO.50.. l= 7548 $3500 Wardweli’s Kidney Wax. an very hardy sort, especially suitable
to market gardeners on account of its freedom from rust. Pods
long and flat, waxy yellow, Lees ef ees and of fine flavor;
very early and productive Be Pade 30 TOO I 75 $6 00 Improved Golden Wax. An early Saree helene the Beds wall
clear of the ground. Pods golden yellow, tender, of good
ubstanee: oo Se ete go ds 50 255650 Flageolet Red Wax. A desirable variety, almost exempt from
rust. Pods often a foot ee golden ee tender and good ;
ripe Beansred ... Sih 2 35, eI OOn ate See eOmeO Black Wax. Very early Aandi dchieienek oand: yelled nails, Se ees 90 2.8 SOter e540 Black=-Eyed Wax. A cross between Golden and Black Wax.
Very early and very productive, yellow pods .. . i 30F - T100me gigs BOLO Golden-Eyed Wax. Very hardy and prolific, with flat, yelions pods
very early and exceptionally freefrom rust. . . 235 4: SE OO atlas ye OLOO
Refugee Wax. A perfect Refugee, with long. Touma vellow waxy pods. The earliest wax Bean in cultivation. Suitable for early ot late sowing; and an ‘immense yieldenr- 77>. soe a a Oe Ie OOM
White Wax. Flat yellow pods .... 30 9 GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES.
Extra Early Round=-Pod Red Valentine. The earliest variety, pods being in condition in five weeks from time of planting. Very productive, the pods fleshy and tender. We recommend this Bean to any one—the best for family use or for the market. 25 751 Ile AGO
Early Mohawk. An early and hardy sort, especially suitable for first planting, as it withstands morecold than most others. Pods
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long, pale green pods; Beans yellow when ripe. . 30 90F 17506) 5400 Extra Early Refugee. Very productive sort. Pods der andl
of fine flavor; much grown for pickling ... . T8350 © 1s 25h aS Sue 2 ONS Ne Plus Ultra. An extra early sort ; green, full, flat node eyeeede
ingly productive; also suitable for fOLcing. a : 5 eee nS 90.” igi°50- 5520D Best of All. Early and superior ; round, green fleshy neds Ste Hl ee SO 90,2 FE59 += 5000 Dwart Horticultural.” Late and productive. 3" 225,280 46-38 GO. 34-5071 25200 Refugee or 1,000-to=-1. Medium to late; very productive and
tender, and largely grown for main crop; round pod ..... 25 Tgp A. 2/5 0 AL OD Golden Refugee. Has round pees of light color; strong soni
and very productive ... 30 go
Bush Lima. This dwarf iat is rapidly taking fie cee BE tie tall pole Beans, as it is easier to cultivate, requiring no unsightly poles, and is two weeks earlier. The quality is equal to that of any pole Bean . cg nea ar
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Pole or Running Beans.
Haricots A Ramses. /rzjole de Bejuco. Stangen-Bohnen.
CuLTuRE.—Plant the last of May, in hills about four feet apart each way, setting a strong pole in the center of each hill. One quart to 150 hills; ten to twelve quarts to the acre.
Postage, 15 cts. per quart extra, if sent by mail; packet of any variety, io cts. postpaid.
: Per qt. %pk. Perpk. Perbu. Early Jersey Lima. The earliest of the Pole Limas; in quality
and productiveness equal to the Large White Lima .... .$050 $1 25 $275 $8 oo Large White Lima. A universal favorite, and probably the most
Senerulyecnouy Meola ime nMaS see en) igen One ol. 4O 1.500, 275. 8 oo Small White Lima or Sieva. Small, but very good quatity . . 40 125 #j.%200 7 00 King of the Garden Lima. Large in Be and bean ; productive.
(See illustration.) . . ter te Tey, Were ee na eOS Ope mel nas. Bl OO TOO Dreer Lima. Thick, saul of fine aaality ee ge tt er NOM i LerROl cn 2 eRe BOG Horticultural or Speckled eee Pe and excellent,
either asa snap or shell Bean. . . Gees hee BO rely OOGE UL T5 6.6)" O0 Dutch Case=-Knife. Pods long, green, and fe can be either
snapped or shelled. . . Ee 3 Ol tls OOM ploy 50- 10.00 Black German Wax. Has aie hae a ape snap Scan MO OBR ee BEDS | tS) yo)
Early Golden Cluster. The best of the pole edible-pod Beans, re-
maining in bearing from the middle of July till frost. Pods
golden yellow, plump and tender .. . SO 1. 9/5) 4 3}. CO) LO), (oXe Scarlet Runner. A variety used both as string Beans and shelled.
The flowers are bright scarlet, very ornamental ; the seeds are
mottled purple when ripe. . See 2 52) CONN 7.200 White Dutch Runner. Same fae as che Seales ee eee AGS ease SMAAK aia ene WSR MG Wer eRe Apne AO Tees ) 2.95) 18 OO
English Dwarf Beans.
Frve DE Marais. Haba. Grofe Bohnen.
CuLTURE.—Sow in drills two feet apart, as early in the spring as the ground can be worked (these are as hardy as Peas), in order to get them into pod before the heat of summer. When in pod, break off the top of the plant to check the growth. Plant and hoe same as for Dwarf
Beans. A strong soil suits them best. These beans are eaten shelled. Retdta 4 pkey Per pk. 7 Rermlb:
Early Mazagan. The earliest of thisclass. . . te ahOr 255 Ol. 75.) $125). 4.00 Broad Windsor. The largest and best of the ae Ge ee
Dwarf Beans for main crop; good .. . 25 Tsp ere 2G ie ASO Early Long Pod. A size smaller than eles Etat ea eee aaa BORIDES PS 9 DR Lh O© Green Nonpareils 7’ oreen, ““Long-Pod Ye ae a Se ee 5 TS 2S VALOO
Beet.
BETTERAVE. Aemolacha. Salatriiben.
The qualities of a good Beet are medium size, bright color, firm, even flesh, and freedom from stringiness. The roots are used as a boiled vegetable in salads and for pickling, while the tops make good ‘‘ greens,”
CuLTuRE.—The seed should be sown in early spring, and for succession until the first of July, in a rich, light, loamy soil which has been thoroughly pulverized. Sow in drills a foot apart, and thin the plants to six inches apart in the rows. One ounce to 50 feet of drill; five to six pounds to the acre.
Postage on %|b. or more, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail. Per pkt. Peroz. %lb. Perlb-
Extra-Early Dark Egyptian. Root flat, turnip-shaped, dark blood-red ; tops small. The best variety for forcing ... . $005 $010 $0 25 $0 60
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Beets, continued. Perpkt. Peroz. lb. Perlb.
Extra-Early Eclipse. One of the best for private use. Root larger than Egyptian, nearly spherical; flesh dark red, with
veins of lighter shade ; crisp and tender", > =. vt. $005, “$0, 10. ~ $07 25° akou6o Extra-Early Turin. A dwarf-growing round Beet ; of deep blood
color; tender and very early .... 5 15 30\— &r00 Lentz Extra-Early Turnip. A large, email: oe. Spe Beet ane
strain oman Pa ae, wily IO 20 75 Dewing’s Early - Ofdme ee andl Aor om Bood fr aie : 5 10 20 60 Bastian’s. A very early light-colored turnip Beet . 5 10 20 60 Early Bassano. Early, flat, light color = 10 20 60 Edmand’s Blood Turnip. A market-gardener’s strain, ai arent
regularity in shape ; a blood skin, and very dark flesh of best
quality Send ntl UNE NS WIA NS cn SPR oe a 10 20 60 Long Smooth Biood. The very het late variety of Beet for
winter use. . er ya) a eee bee ky bly ae) 20 60 Swiss Chard or Sea- Kale Beet. Gibnn for its leaves only, which
are treated like Spinach ..... Sayer Te Cian tae ae gh emacs IO 30 75 Brazilian. Has very ornamental Foliceee fon borders fi cso. pene aS 10 30 75
Mangel=-Wurzel and Sugar Beets.
Golden Tankard Mangel-Wurzel. a renee handsome and
sweet, and very productive .. 10 15 40 Mammoth Long Red Mangel- Wurzel. Very large elec
strain .. to Ia 5 ay: 10 15 40 Mammoth Golden Globe Maneet wwitezell PTs hes s 10 15 40 White Sugar Beet. Grows to a large size, and is useful fe rhelle:
ing sugar, as well as for stock-feeding. . . . : 10 15 30 Vilmorin Improved Sugar. A much mprovedie strain moe thes pre-
ceding; very valuable as a sugar-producing Beet. ....... 10 15 40
Broccoli.
Broccott. Lroculz. Sypargelfohl.
CuLTURE.—Same as for Cauliflower.
if by mail in quantities of %|b. or more, postage must be added at rate of 8 cts. per Ib.
: ; Per pkt. Peroz. Y lb. White Cape. Heads medium size, close, compact, of creamy white
color; one of the most certain to head ..... Sgt ea) et be nee PO) sl Seat pOe OO we 26 0G Purple Cape. Differs from the preceding only in color Ee Ca are bie et Eee ue AO ata Z5 Walcheren. A valuable variety, with very large, firm heads ...... 15 75 250
Srussels Sprouts.
Cuou DE BruxeLies. Rerza de Brusels. Bofenfobl.
A variety of Cabbage having the stem covered with small, closely-crowded heads; excel- lent for the table, and popular.
CuLTuRE.—Same as for Cabbage.
Sent postpaid at the prices named, Rerpkt; »2eroze ey, lbs) reg lb:
Tall Improved. A standard andreliablesort.........$010 225 $060 $2 00 Dwarf, Improved. Sprouts compact, of fine quality ...... 10 30 75 2250 ake A new and improved variety. (See illustration.) . . . 15 50) 2 re5O
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SA VOY CABBAGE.
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CARLY SUMMER CABBAGE:
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Cabbage.
Cuou. Berza de repollo. Kohl.
The varieties of this standard vegetable named below are the best for general use, and can all be recommended for private use or for market-growing. It is very important to obtain Cabbage seed of carefully selected stocks, kept up, by rigid inspection, to a high type. Cheap seed will cause a loss in the crop. Our stocks are not excelled by any offered.
CuLTURE.—Cabbage requires a rich, well-drained soil. For early crop the seed should be sown in the fall, about the middle of September, and wintered in coldframes, or sown in a hot- bed in February. About the first of April the plants may be set out in the field, in rows about 2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the row. For succession of crop, seed may be sown in April and planted out in May, and for latesupply, seed sown in May may be planted out in July. One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants; one-half pound of seed will furnish plants sufficient
for an acre.
Postage on % lb. and over, 8 cents per |b, extra, if sent by mail; packet of any variety, 10 cent,s postpaid. Per pkt. Peroz. YY lb. Per lb. Early Jersey Wakefield. The best early Cabbage, and an old favorite wherever grown. Heads good size, pyramidal in shape, solid and handsome. We can pee recommend our stock of Wass (CAC ize? sea eee 2 eOU 10m SO) ZOm $080) 94 300 Early Summer. About two deals late: hee me eesey Wakefield, but producing compact heads twice the size of that variety. The best medium early Cabbage in the market; a a favorite with market gardeners .. . Ace eRe ne TO 30 BO 3 OO Succession. This follows Ae she sarily Summer! The head is somewhat larger, of fine quality, even and compact in texture. Of See recent introduction, and a favorite wherever
STON Teena at ye PRE EO eat OF hea he RoR get HiaR oli cull Meri ey ogee GO) 30 80 3 00 Early Winnigstadt. A standard second early variety known and valued: the country cver ... 5 20 OO 2 Co
Selected All-Seasons. One of de finest for eae Saly or Tate, growing toa large size quickly and surely ; has attained great
popularity inafew years... . 5 25 / Deft 2/50 Fottler’s Brunswick. Good solid Hende She: for Sond. d-esely Otel teva mess. 5 25 IDO
Large Late Drumhead. A dadaara cud nae grown winter Cabbage for main crop .
Premium Flat Dutch, Selected. ‘The Best of all ne te Cay: bages, bearing cae solid heads of good flavor and keeping qualities; 45... RS east coh Orca EEL 20 AS 5O
Drumhead Savoy. The bes ae ihe eae Oiaes These pro- duce large heads, are of superior flavor, and should be in every
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used mostly for pickling ... IO 25 TS SO Early Blood-Red Erfurt. Very aly al erbaets oa eres ahs LO 25 Sonn 2075
Cardoon.
CaRDOON. Cardo. Carodott.
CULTURE.—Sow early in spring, in rows, where they are to stand, and thin them to one foot apart. When full size, bind the plants together with straw or matting, and earth up like
Celery to blanch. The stems of the leaves are used for salads, soups and stews. Per pkt. Per oz.
Large Solid. Grows about four feet ee leaves nearly free from spines; the best variety of this vegetable .. . ar octts EM CA ete ne Ree, TES OPO’ Gomi tS
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Carrot.
CaROTTE. Zanahkorza. Wobren.
CULTURE.—Soil a rich sandy loam. Sow for succession from early in spring to the middle of July, in rows about 15 inches apart, thinning the plants to five or six inches apart in the rows. Two pounds will sow an acre.
Postage on '. |b. or more, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail. Permpki-s sPeroz.. = albs= berm lb:
Extra Early French Forcing. The earliest and best for growing in frames. Root small, nearly spherical, bright orange color, with tender flesh ; a very desirable sort. ... J et $60 1050 $07 5 Son 40 eee 00
Early Scarlet Horn. Favorite for early crop, oe notdarse:. Y.2es5 15 AO) ee OO Scarlet Intermediate. A very productive Seas pointed strain,
quite popular in some sections ; pr ee ae de Sea 15 40- I 00 Half=-Long Scarlet Stump=Rooted Nantes. An excellent sort,
ot good quality, \.< 4. “ae: st BS EET OPS anne thee 15 40 I oo Chantenay. Style of Nantes; eas: Sead io Sep eee age ee ene 15 NG) Begs TENE) Carentan. Coreless; flesh red, of fine quality tre ate Renee es 15 40. 2 a OG Half-Long Danvers. One of the most productive. Roots even,
bright orange, of good texture and fine flavor 3 E See NG IO 25 75 Improved Long Orange. Large, of deep coler and Sout speanes
equally adapted for garden or field argh gage TOR pete ergs, SG 10 25 75 Large White Belgian. For field culture ; 5 10 25 75 Altringham. Suitable either for garden or field . 5 15 3085 PERO?
Cauliflower.
Cuou-Fieur. Colifior. Blumenfobl.
CuLTuRE.—Much the same as for Cabbage, but the soil should be more heavily manured. ~ Like Cabbage, the seed may be sown in the fall and wintered in a coldframe for early crop. One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants.
Sent postpaid at the prices quoted. Per pkt; -Reroz Yolb: Improved Snowball. By all odds the best Cauliflower known,
whether for the small private garden or to grow for market.
It is a week earlier than any other variety, is more dwarf in
habit, though the head is as large, and is more sure than any
other variety of forming a head ina bad season... . . nk = O25: 2 $3NOO $7010 Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. A favorite variety, much grown by market
gardeners... Early and: good. 2 - ie wy ag a tee ee et pe ee One OO Large Algiers. Alargelatesort .... : Be Pees We) 75 Zoe Dis Lenormand’s Short Stem. Has very tee heads: Ww tite ana am biARe EO 75 2 25 Veitch’s Autumn Giant. Vigorous in growth, and very large; late . . 15 60 2 00
Chervil.
CerFevIL. VPerifollo. Benjenlauch.
A plant resembling Parsley. Grown for salads or for garnishing. Seed should be sown in
succession, in shallow drills.
Postage on %lb. and over, 8 cts. per lb. if sent by mail; packet of either variety,
5 cts. postpaid. Per pkt. Peroz. 4b. ~ Pertlb:
Curled. Beautiful foliage, used for garnishing ....... .$005 $015 $0 40 $1 50 Tuberous-rooted. A variety with edible roots like Carrots. . .. 5 25g 80) Ween a
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CELERY.
tock of this Popular Variety is Unsurpassed.
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Celery.
CeLeri. Afzo. Sellerie.
Celery is a most delicate and palatable autumn and winter relish, and should be in every garden. ‘The recent varieties leave little to be desired, either in excellence or beauty.
CuLTURE.—Sow the seed in rich soil early in spring, and keep free from weeds until early in July, when they can be transplanted to their permanent position, where they should be planted in rows about three feet apart and about six inches apart in the rows. Cultivate well and earth up carefully to blanch the stems, compacting the earth around them nearly to the top.
Sent postpaid at the prices named; packet of ary variety, io cts. postpaid.
Per pkt. Peroz. YY lb. Per lb. Giant Pascal. A new tall-growing variety, a little later than the
White Plume. Requires but slight earthing up, and bleaches
quickly. The stalks are ae pe stringless, and possess
Asich. aplbuy: avon 1: ; ee ee SOLO hOr OOl t16 17/5). .$0) 00 improved White Plume. A Uaree oe erine ey very early,
and the handsomest Celery in the market, the tops being naturally
almost white. Requires very little blanching. ..... LO AO, fle 255 2 4100 Golden Self-blanching. In appearance resembling the White
Plume, except in color, which isa bright yellow . . . ie) SO) 50% 5 5.00 Golden Dwarf. The great Kalamazoo favorite. — Solid, a 000
flavor ; keeps well for winter. . . 10 35 80 3.00
Perfection Heartwell. The finest end Tareas A ane winter varie- ties, either for the family or market garden. The heart is golden-
yellow, and itis of superior quality .°. .. . . A eiege eS) 30 ‘S@)) 3} 1@6) Boston Market. Of vigorous growth and ddollent favor MCE aio ULE 25 G5, BO Sandringham. Dwart; white, smail;'solid’ . 0. te 20 SON ane 50 New Rose. Fine flavor, solid and crisp, keeps well . . . . . . . Io 30 80 3.00 London Red. Popular English sort of distinct color... . . . 10 30 80 . 3 00 Soup Celery. (Old Seed), Excellent for flavoring. ...... Oe 30
J For Celery plants, see page 49.
Celeriac, or Turnip=rooted Celery.
These have edible roots, which are principally used for soups and stews. Requires no earthing up. 4 Renpki.. Remoze. Ya lb: ) »Rerelb: Erfurt Giant. The best of the class; roots of large size and ;
fimentiavior tee. eae a mney on he AM Moet ote Gaeta! POL TO 20, 30 «OOO: $3" OO. Large Smooth Drenare. AG VetyeIMe WAGICty Mero na et stecah ig. oh TO 30 So). BOO
Chicory.
The roots, roasted, are used as a substitute for coffee ; these are grown commercially to a considerable extent.
Postage on lb. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
Per pkt. Peroz. 4% lb. Perlb. Large-rooted. The only variety generally groown . . ... . . $005 $010 $025 $0 75
Corp Salad or IP erticus.
Macue. Macha o Valertanilla. Stechjalat.
Largely grown as a winter salad. Sow in September, and on the approach of winter cover with straw or boards.
Postage on %lb. or over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail. : Reripkt:) Reroz. | elbs-sRerlb: Large or Small-seeded. Either varicty. ...... 2... .$005 $0 10 $0 25 $0 75,
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GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED States NURSERIES.
Cor, Sweet or Sugar.
Mais. A/azz. Mai3. This distinctively American vegetable is everywhere esteemed, and few gardens are with- out it. There are many good kinds in the market, but we offer below the very best.
CULTURE.—Sweet Corn does best in a warm, rather dry, but highly enriched soil. Seed may be planted in hills (about six kernels to the hill) about three feet apart each way, at inter- vals from the middle of May to the first of July. By sowing in succession, the proper varieties of Corn fit for the table may be had until hard frost. One quart for 200 hills, eight to ten
quarts to the acre.
Postage io cts. per quart extra, if sent by mail; packet of any variety, io cts. postpaid.
; Per qt. 2 pk. Rempk., = Per but Extra Early Cory. The earliest Sweet Corn. Ears large, light colored, of good flavor; cob red. We can recommend this Corn strongly to any one, whether eee for own use or
market 7. 2s: ~$0 20 $0 60 $1 00 $4 00 Crosby’s Early. A good Vv variety: crit ae ‘Smair ears, Sane very productive .. : Hy aise penmened 26) KOM LOO Vee Ne Pius Ultra (Countey 'Gentieman). One be the Societe of medium earliness; the grains are set irregularly, not in rows. . 30 Pee 1 DG) Gy Ce) Early Minnesota. Very early, and desirable alike in the market orfamily garden... . Rie ae e2O 60a OO) 42 OO Hickox Improved. Beehase TS Best second: euy (Corn Much grown for both market and canning. Ears large, white and full 20 Col IC Og OO Moore’s Early Concord. Ears large and well filled; early and unsurpassed for richness and delicacy of flavor. .. . 20 60s 15008, 4. 0G
Perry’s Hybrid. An early, twelve-rowed variety, growing aly ate to five feet high, with ears as long as the Crosby, and set very low on the stalk. Kernels white, large, sweet and very tender . 20 Com SOO 14. OO
Squantum. One of the sweetest varieties, and is largely used for market and canning. It isa Sea favorite, and is wonderfully
productive sd a ee tem Ser aes sts cuentas Bh 2) 60}f= 500 OO Egyptian or Washington Market. Ears of large size ; the flavor
peculiarly rich and sweet. It is grown in large quantities for both
canning and for selling in the green state. Like all other large
varieties, it matures late .... 3 : 20 60 I 60 4 00 Mammoth. A late variety, ar oducine: ears oF very large size and
fine flavor. It is unusually productive. . . : wie 25 605,094 450
Stowell’s Evergreen. Now recognized everywhere asa erate variety, both for home use and market, and is the general fav- orite. The ears are of a large size, grains deep and exception- ally tender and sugary; has the Saat i of ee longer in the green state than any other .... 20 60 OO! | NOG,
Black Mexican. Very sweet and of superior flavor; grains tage - 20 65) ee O9)) 1406 For Field and Fodder Corn, see page 53.
Collards.
Cuou Caspu. Cabu. BlatterFoh:.
CuLturE. Sow seed, as for Cabbage, in June, July and August, for succession. Trans- plant when one month old, in rows a foot apart each way, and hoe frequently.
Per pkt, ber oz. lbs ‘Petlb-
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CAMBRIDGE HILL, R I, May 7, 1892. Messrs. PITCHER & MANDA. Grntlemen :—\ write to express the satisfaction your seeds gave me. I have sown seeds from several firms
this spring, but yours have surpassed them all. J think nearly every seed has come up. Yours truly, Fe Ji: VOSE-
The Standard Variety, being the largest, most productive and sweetest of all kinds.
MAMMO TS WHITE GARGANUS ONIQN.,
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WHITE SPINE
GUCUMPER.
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NEW YORK | IMPROVED — EGG PLANT,
LARGE WHITE GLOBE ONION.
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All the above are Leading Varieties.
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Cress.
Cresson. erro o Mastuerzo.. Kreffe.
Well-known salad, much used for garnishing. Must be sown in succession, as it quickly runs to seed.
Postage on %Ib, or over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
Ren pkt- ) =Petroz5) ) 2/flbe-) Perm b: Curled Cress or Pepper Grass ...........4.: .$0 05. $0 10° $0 20 $0 40
Water Cress, True. May be grown in any stream .... ... I0 Ont OO YANO
Cucunjber.
CoNcOMBRE. /fef7zno. GQ&urfe.
CULTURE —For very early crop, plant seed in small potsin the house. For general crop sow ahout the middle of May and in succession till the first of July, in hills about four feet apart each way. A sandy loam suits them best, and a shovelful of well-rotted manure should be thoroughly mixed in each hill before planting, One ounce for 50 hills; two to three pounds to the acre: -
Postage on Ib. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
Perpit:- ) Peroz. 14. lb. * Per lb. New Everbearing. Very early, producing a great number of
small sized, evenly formed fruits. One of the best for pickling $0 10 $0 50 $1 50 $5 oO Improved Early White Spine. Fruit large and ‘well formed,
darksoneems amg Gtsnime avon hte ie be oo get er eats ha Sh eS ae 10 30 75 Extra Early Green Prolific. Small, of a uniform size, and dark
green. Good variety for pickling - . . . . Fea Io 30 75 Giant Pera. Very long. A fine and distinct variety ee able use ;
OusLnecent imtroduetion=| + >.>. Sis ENCES 15 Sona 50 Extra Long White Spine. Very habs shape fore ee ; foe Ae
fon forcing <n PERT tite. COaR SCPE Ee Aunt oe ewe 5 10 25 75 Nichol’s Medium Gréen.' A very fine table sort of medium size,
and exceedingly productive ; the best for general purposes... 5 ice) 30 75 Long Green. Long dark green and of excellent quality ; firm
and Crisp... Sa ikpasee> ei eae tth Nac agin ten RN are ee Toe Se 10 30 US Short Green or Gheckin. Good for pickling ; productive . : 5 10 30 75 West India Gherkin or Burr. Very small UL for picllnag 60) = 2/00
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English Frame or Forcing Varieties.
Cuthill’s, Black Spine, Blue Gown, Improved Sion House, Lord Kenyon’s Favorite, Telegraph. Per pkt , 25 cents.
° Dandelion. PIssENLIT. dAmargon. Parodeblum.
CULTURE. Lore seed should be sown in drills 18 inches apart and half an inch deep. The
leaves are best for salad when blanched, which can be done by partially shading the rows with boards.
Postage on %Ib. or over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
Per pkt. Pep oz::” ub. Per lb: Improved Broad-leaved. The best sort. . ....... . .$0 10 $0 30 $1 00 $3 00
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lEee-Plant.
AUBERGINE. Serengena. Eterpflanze.
CULTURE.—Sow seed in hotbeds early in spring, and set out the young plants when the weather is favorable, in rows three feet apart and two feet apart in the rows.
Sent postpaid at these prices. ; RETA. | nee OgmZnlb weber bp: Improved New York Purple. The most useful sort, and grown ten to one of any other everywhere. Fruit large, and of good
quality 0. sa Nie 2h oo Ree ORTON BOS On mines OMENS OO Black Pekin. Fruit rbund geen isels sold Pp aes 8 Mies HALO AO e254! OO Early Long aie 2 Of distinct eae and fine quality, preferred
by SOME © +. Ai me Ses es : ; 10 AOne 7 Wu2is ie OO
lEndive.
CHICOREE. “£scarola o Endivia, €Enotwert.
CULTURE.—Sow seed in July or August, and when the leaves are six or eight inches long, tie together in a bunch at the top to blanch the inner leaves.
Postage on ‘|b. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
é Per pkt?- ‘Ber oz Y% tb. -Per tb. Green Curled Winter. The standard sort for fall and winter
Crop es ee / 2 .+ 90 10” $0207 $o-ser “gr 5a White Curled. hor ently; use, Fors Ww nee it is eeabis ecbios ts SLO 20 50m hi SO Moss Curled. Fine crisp French sort for fall and winter . . . . 10. 20 On i 50 Broad-leaved (Escarolle). A sweet variety for fall and winter . 10 25 GOns | 25100
Kale or Borecole. CHou oe Frise. — Col. BlatterFohl.
CuLTURE.—Sow in hotbed in early spring, and when the weather permits transplant and treat as Cabbage. These will be in condition to use during the fall and winter, as cold weather improves rather than injures them. :
Postage on %|Ib. and over, 8 cts. per Ib extra, if sent by mail. : Per okie “Peie@z- Y% Ilo, I2err INO, Dwari Green Curled Scotch. Though less than 18 inches high,
a single plant is often three feet in diameter. . The best
variety . $0 10 $0 20 $0 60 $2 00 Siberian, German Greens, or « Sprouts. 2 Treated: as Spips
ach ; sown in September for winter and spring use . . . 5 TO 25 75 Brown German Curled. Dull purple. The German’s pivonte SANS 15 ABs ie DS
Kohblrabi er Turnip-Rooted Cabbage.
Cuou-Rave. Colinabo. YKohlrabt.
The thickened stem above ground is cooked and used like Turnips. They are also grown in the same manner as that vegetable.
Sent postpaid at prices named. Per pkt:; Peroz: 7 1b. Ber Ib: Early White Vienna. White and tender. Must be used when ot | young, as it becomes stringy with age. The bestsort. . . . $0 10 fo 25 $0 75 $2 50
Early Purple Vienna. Stem purple . >. 27>. 2 > «=. = 20 30 85 3 00
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Leek.
PorrEau. Puerro. Porro.
CULTURE.—-Sow the seed as early as possible in the spring, in rows about six inches apart, and thin toan inch apart. When six or seven inches high they may be transplanted to 12 inches apart each way.
Re Mktenn eeeinOzan Aa llosamlnere lib Large American ee The Nee most grown ; ey and of
good quality. ... oo 8 PO) HO SKOPRG = SSO WG 2. Eo) Musselburgh. Growstoa eres size, very needy POs ee au eee 25 Fis 2 Xo) Large Rouen. A standard sort, remaining long in good condition . 10 25 75 2 FO
Lertuce.
LAITUE. Lechuga. Salat.
CuLTURE.—To obtain good Lettuce, a rich, open soil and an abundant supply of moisture during the entire growing season are necessary. Seed may be sown in hotbeds in March, to be set out when weather permits, and in the open ground from early April to the middle of August for a succession. Plants should be set a foot apart each way. The Cos varieties will require tying when grown, in order to blanch the leaves. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill, and produce about 3,000 plants.
Postage on Y%lb. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
| - Head or Cabvage Lettuce. Rempkteherozss) 6 lby ser lb: P. & T[1.’s Ice. See Novelties. ... SA 2 oo BOO
Early Curled Simpson. One of the Aub ivect ana est sorts for either family or market use. The leaves are large, very much crumpled, dark green. The best variety for ea and
equally good for open ground. . . Pee ee Se AGO Mesh GOr SO, 1/56 Black-seeded Simpson. Larger than he Barly Gutled: Leaves
light green, very thin and tender’: 2. ..: : IO 20 Opies 50 Big Boston. One of the best forcing varieties. esd ire
very compact and crisp; light green. . . 10 25 G5 OO Tennisball, Black Seed. A well-known sort, Poeniine a nore Heat
with few spreading leaves of light green. Good for forcing . . 10 20 Sole L 50 Boston Market, White Seed. A well-known ae ee
compact; light green heads, 2: % 2°. IO 20 FOS aeasie)
Yellow=seeded Butter. A very desirable sort foe summer, as it withstands the heat better than most Head large, compact, of
EOYOG! IOI OLS Sey, Wee, Sie Be OP ce AAR Ne Nira GE ae eee eo A oe 20 SO. SO Black-seeded Butter. Good for main summer or spring crop. . 5 20 BOmer tS 0 Salamander Head. Another good summer sort. ... . aera 20 Onn 2h 50 Neapolitan (Henderson's New York). One of the best summer varie-
ties. Large heads very solid, and of first-rate flavor .. . IO 25 2 OO
Hanson. Wecan recommend this as one of the very best. @ute: leaves bright green, with prominent light-colored veins ; inner leaves white, and usually curved and twisted at the base. Ex- tensively grown by market-gardeners and truckers, asit is always
sure to make large, handsome heads of excellent quility. . . . 5 20 SON Ie 5 e) Grand Rapids Forcing. Extra large, tender heads; ore of th:
Besweaniyntoncinewariotics eTown (84). cie ee Yu 2S i Fo 30 25) 3) CD Deacon. A large solid Cabbage-lettuce for summer. . . ES 2) 5 50
All-the-Year-Round. Useful either for forcing or out of core a
standard sort : ; ; Sy ih i ak py a nea OL 5 20 50 ie 150) Hardy Green Winter. One a thes best winter varieties. Tews hardy, and forms a solid head . 5 20 SOF yk “5y2
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Cos Lettuce.
These sorts form a compact, conical-shaped head. They are the principal Lettuces grown in Europe, and are very sweet and tender. Especially useful for summer and autumn use. Should be tied up to blanch well. See sectional illustration.
PCr Okt, Ie OZ, 2f illdg lei Iho),
Paris White Cos, Romaine or Celery Lettuce. A valuable sort $0 05 $0 20 $0 60 $2 oo Trianon. The best of the class. Unequalled for texture and
delicate tawowr won, 4. ES SN tet nen en tiia ae ede eran Digi IO
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CULTURE.—Sow in May in the open ground, three feet apart in each direction, where the plants are to remain ; or, the seed may be sown ina hotbed, and the seedlings afterward trans- planted. Very productive, and fine for pickles. Pick when small and tender, and preserve the
same as Cucumbers. Perpkt, — Petroz. WA Md)o° eye Moy
REQnoscidGase wis 355 neo ie ee ee Po On = bo 30° $0-75 ~ $3 00
Melon, Musk.
Merton Muscape. JAlelon Muscatel. Cantalupen.
CuLTURE.—Sow seed about the middle of May, in hills about five feet apart each way, Io to 15 seeds being planted ina hill. Before planting, the earth should be thoroughly enriched by the addition of a shovelful or two of thoroughly rotted manure. If the growth is rank, pinch back, and if the fruit is thinned out, those that remain will be of better quality. One ounce will plant 60 hills; two to three pounds to the acre.
Postage on %Ib. or over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail; packet of any variety,
5 cts., postpaid. Per pkt; —Reroz. % lb. jereve Woy.
Improved Christiana. One of the best, and very early; flesh bright
orange, of a peculiarly pleasant flavor .. . f=) $0«05-7$0220 “$0. 35. $1 00 Extra-early Hackensack. Very early. Fruit eee in Bike a
flat spheroid; skin netted; flesh green, of the most deliciously
sweet flavor. The best of the Carlyemetted: Melonsia.) 7: 5 15; 25 75 Hackensack. The preceding is a selected strain of this old market!
gardeners’ favorite. About ro days later than the Extra-early . 5 15 25 75 Improved Jenny Lind. One of the earliest and sweetest Melons
in cultivation. Fruit small, but of extra-fine flavor and quality . 10 20 Se 25 O
Emerald Gem. Very early. Fruit small, of fine flavor ; flesh very thick, of adeep salmon color ; skin smooth, deep green. A stand-
aLdvanGdyvenyeproductive Sort’... 44s, RES ets ge LO 20 35) LOO wWiontreal Market. One of the Gy. Miiglmelons Deeply
ribbed, netted green skin ; flesh light green, of fine flavor. ... 5 15 25 75 Improved Nutmeg. Fruit nutmeg shape; skin deep green, finely
netted ; flesh Bee yellow, rich and sugary .. 5 15 25 75 Baltimore or Acme. A green-fleshed, ease and excellent
shipping Melon, ot oblong form. . . . teksts ork 15 AO) at (GO Golden Netted Gem. Very early, small, ata ‘Of Sood Aavo Ont tre $5 15 AQ) i OO Delmonico. Oval, deeply netted, large size; orange flesh . . . . 5 Tas Z0)e OO
Green Citron. This excellent sort is of medium size, deeply netted, of globular shape, and six to eight inches ia diameter. Flesh
green and of fine flavor... ... 5 LO 20 A at OO Skillman’s Netted. Form Radncich aval fest douse green, sweet and richly perfumed. An early and delicious Waite livercme teh the 5 15 208 OO
Ward’s Nectar. Small, finely netted; dark green flesh. Very SAP ACen Dah AVEC MME hs mk wy Mo Ao oly ee oe al 85 15 20 00
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32 GENERAL CaTALOGUE oF THE UNITED. States NURSERIES.
Melon, Water.
MELON b’'Eavu. Zandia. Wafjermelone.
CuLtTurEeE.—The same as for Muskmelons, except that the hills should be about eight feet | apart each way. Watermelons are grown in their greatest perfection in the southern states ; | Georgia alone ‘shipped to the north nearly a a hundred million melons in the season of 1892. | They do best in a rich, sandy soil, and delight in bright sunshine. One ounce will plant 30 hills ; four to five pounds to the acre.
Postage on '.Ib. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail. Packet of any variety, 5 cts. postpaid.
Per pkt. Per oz. WA Mo}, 1eteig Ile) Kolb’s Gem. Fruit very large, nearly round, striped dark and light green. Flesh bright red, sweet and tender; rind thin, but very hard, making this the best shipping melon; it is
very lar gely grown in Georgia . ar Si A ene ure O} O57) POLLO" (HON a ts hOmanS Ruby Gold. A good variety. Fruit medium to tarsal with thin rind and tender, fine-flav Grediilecht ane aan 5 15 2 Onis LOO
Dark Icing. Fruit very solid, with a thin, dare green ae Gosh
bright red and of fine flavor, with very abundant juice; seeds
“His TMC Seis met Nei A) fe) Onde) ot OR Rake 10 25 75 W hite-seeded Ice Cream. Very early. Fruit of medium size ;
rind thin, pale green; flesh bright red, very solid, of delicious
Hayote, come neta Smee opr On oh as! Pop Ral nae; tan o, |. ow, aula Saga aat us eS) 10 25 75 Mammoth Ironclad. The largest Watermelon grown, specimens
sometimes weighing roo pounds, Late, of oblong shape, with
solid, red flesh of fine flavor, and thin, hard rind; is an excel-
lent shipping variety... . fut Soa a) OME SE Rae tages fib 10 25 75 Citron. For preserving. Red He Soh tae primate yt 10 25 75 Hungarian Honey. A very early sort from Fhe Fine for
northern latitudes. Perfectly round; flesh brilliant red; seeds
very small; very thin rind, and of first-rate quality. . Fh OU SH 15 3 3h CO) Green and Gold. Golden orange flesh; skin very dark green. It
ripens early, is very productive ; ranks with Hungarian Honey .~- 5 10 25 75 Jordan’s Gray Monarch. This distinct Melon is the largest of all.
The skin is a mottled gray ; shape long ; flesh bright crimson and
of sweet, delicious flavor. Itisalsoa fine shipper .. . 5 10 25 75 The Boss. Oblong, dark green; flesh deep scarlet, and rind cine
a good variety for home growing .. . : 5 10 25 es The Volga. Light, pale green skin. A sony Bassin elem ith
red flesh ; late « - . : : ‘ 5 10 25 75 Dixie. A new Melon of Ba eellent quate ; very ages and Shit Flesh
red; skin dark green, beautifully striped; very early and enor-
mously productive. . . acta he fs, MERE ED pe ape Once Aya 10 25 75 Mountain Sweet or Ice Cream. An old and reliable sort. Red
flesh, solid and sweet. . . . 5 10 25 75 Cuban Queen. Round shape aad tarpe. S1Ze ; Aceh Orient ved. very
crisp, delicate and sweet See 4Ps ; 5 10 25 is Phinney’s Early Oval. Very early ral sweet ; Ae ip peas
ise or the liome eardene Hie eae : 5 10 25 75 Black Spanish. Round; very dark green, sea eortet Hesih snl
black seeds; very thin rind; of delicious flavor and very sweet. 5 10 25 75 Scaly Bark. A very large oblong variety, with a dark, tough rind ;
crimson flesh, very solid, remarkably sweet and free from fibre. 5 Io 20 I oo Southern Rattlesnake or Gypsy. A very large, striped variety
of oblong shape; flesh scarlet and of superior quality ..... 5 10 25 75
Pride of Georgia. A southern variety, with a hard rind, which makes it valuable for shipping. Flesh bright red; ripens up well and 1s Of excellent qialiivar a aire ibe iad i crete eek en 10 25 75
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Mushroom Spawn.
BLANC DE CHAMPIGNON. Seta. Champignonbrut. CULTURE.—We have not space here to give sufficient directions for the cultivation of thiS popular vegetable. Full printed directions are sent with every order.
Postage, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail. Per 1b.
English Spares. The most extensively grown. Comes in the form of bricks . hak Pea mo:lbsy $1 100 lbs, ¢o 4.40) 12
French Spawn. Comesslooser ing iwompoundabOxes: Memnmnin sf Suh no fa fo 2 30
Mustard.
MoutTarpDE. Mostaza. Senf.
CuLtTuRE.—Sow thickly during early spring, in shallow drills, and press the earth well down. For fall salad, sow in September ; or in frames or boxes during winter. Per oz. Y lb. Per Ib.
Black. The seeds form the Mustard of commerce ......... .$005 $015 $0 4o White London. Leaves used for salad while young; grows very rapidly. 5 15 40 Chinese Broad=leaved. Leaves of agreeable flavor when cooked like
Spimachres. Bigs aoe salt Oa ar eg te eee ere : pier ato) ZO 00
Nasturtiun.
CapucinE. Maraneula. afturtium.
CuULTURE.-—Sow as soon as all danger of frost is past, in drills about an inch deep. The tall kinds require fences or poles on which to climb. The seeds are used in flavoring Pickles, or
as a substitute for Capers. Per pkt. - Per oz. Y 1b. Per lb.
Wall Nasturtium Mixed 4.0.0 310. se See tt $005 “$0 15. $0 4o $1 25 Dwarf cs ais Eevee ed Bl Tee gic yaar Sm ata a «ye can ae eae a 15 One O
Okra or Gonbo.
GomBauD. Quimbombo. Safran.
Distinctively a southern vegetable, but of the easiest cultivation anywhere. The long pods are used in soups and stews.
CuLTURE.—Sow the seed in drills three feet apart, and thin to 10 to 12 inches apart in the TOWS.
Postage on %Ib or over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail. Renpkt., kernoz = tlby Per Ib: White Velvet. Pods white, long smooth; eae tender ; Bees,
the best variety grown . . . : £6 oe SOP OR 850 HO SO BE 8:50) G75 Long Green. Long green, ribbed eee? Mee ion ey ns Na) ae eee retain tS 10 20 60 DwartiGreene; “Bachyand productive) 6.0 se IS 10 20 60 | OSIESBT NAY LSS" Ih es 3 Ur ne ee a eo Re eT 10 20 60
OTTAWA, ONT., March 14, 7892.
I have to thank you for the costly and most excellent Catalogue, which I had the pleasure of receiving this
morning. J. R. CHAMBERLAIN.
EDITORIAL ROOMS, NEw ENGLAND HOMESTEAD, SPRINGFIELD, MAss., March so, 1892.
Thanks for your Catalogue received. It is a magnificent one, and the finest I have seen. E. C. PowWELL, Assistant Editor.
34 GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED SrarEs NURSERIES.
Onion.
O1cNon. Cebolla. Swiebeln.
CULTURE.—To raise Onions a rich, sandy loam is best. The seed should be sown in early spring in drills a foot apart, and when the plants are well up they should be thinned to three or four inches apart in the rows. Thorough cultivation through the summer is necessary to keep down the weeds. One ounce will sow roo feet of drill; five to six pounds to the acre.
Postage on '.ib. or over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
‘ 3 Per pkt. Peroz. Ib. Per lb. Mammoth White Garganus or Silver King. The bulbs of
this immense Onion often weigh from two to four pounds,
and are of symmetrical shape with silvery white skin, and
white flesh of a mild and pleasant flavor. (1). 5 ==... $0 10 $0 30 $0.75 2 $2550 Mammoth Red Garganus or Pompeii. Produces Onions four
to five pounds each, skin delicate red, mild favor. Superior for
growing in thesouthern states. . . . Sliven Sen See ire TO 30 7 ean AS) White Portugal. A large flat Onion of il Aayer Fecopimende”d
for private use. When young the bulbs are much used for
pickling = (7: 10 25 LS am. Soutiport Yellow Globe. Bulb Healy globular, 6 nea Beat
ance, and mild, pleasant flavor .. . 10 25 Gay 9B: KS, Large Red Globe. Similar to the receding ceo in eolon feds a emits 20 SO gis SO
Yellow Globe Danvers. Shape a flattened spheroid. Thin yellow skin, white flesh of mild and delicious flavor ; agood keeper and a standard sort, which we can recommend with confidence
towmay One =.) se Sev ey Cig g TMs et BLOT AE Prone SRR ee ean tet ieee 20 60 2 00 Round Yellow Danvers. A standard market sort; good size, eee keeperes —0 2 5 20 Gor 2200
.Large Red Wethersfield. rBePaot size, Sh agiliten aeeies auth and purplish flesh. A very oe Onion, and extensively
grown . rele ten see Sede eee ee teh 20 AG= 1-950 Extra Early Flat Red. Gélor light rede the earliest variety of all. 5 20 50> + 5: 50 Adriatic Barletta. A small white Italian sort; theearliest of all . 5 30 go 3.00 Queen. Very early small white variety . 5 20 60- -2)00 White Globe. Large Southport strain . 5 30 go 3.00 White Italian Tripoli. Excellent ves of avick OE aad
mild flavor ... See SU ES” ee ayer ae 20 6am 22500 Red Italian Tripoli. Sion to ove Exeet in’. COlOr * see ee a5 20 60 2 00 White Flat Bermuda. True imported seed; very early, and suc-
ceeds well in the.somth~ set 4 eset os set eg ee eee 25 75% 3.00 Red Flat Bermuda. Veryearly .... es 25 75 = «300 Giant Rocca. A very large variety from ples: rien eon alan,
and delicate flavor ; globular in shape... Gh set eer nS 20 60" {2400
Onion Sets, Potato Onions, Etc.
These are planted where Onion seed will not mature bulbs the first season, and for early use, as they bring in bulbs in much less time than from seed.
Postage, io cts. per quart extra, if sent by mail. Perqt. %pk. Perpk. Per bus.
Yellow Onion.Sets. > 2:22.50 no Bee ee a et 25 Orem fr 5 0n ge 5 00 White. Onion: Sets. 1h Be ao res Mare Bethe eyo ees O G0) SSF 50.4.5200 Reg mien Seise re i oe oe Le ge 75, 2125s Shane Potato Onion; Sets. 2 oe lt | ee ee ee Oe See 2 Shallots: oo ep oo ee a, BR ee Oe Chee
Gaclie Sis 46 2 eee SRP Sh Ga ees ee, PetLD: onetsE
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Select Varieties which we highly recommend for Market, Gar
26 GENERAL CATALOGUE or THE UNITED States NURSERIES.
Orach or French Spinach.
ARROCHE. <Armedlla.
CULTURE.—Sow as early in spring as the ground can be gotten in order ; cultivate and use like Spinach, which it greatly resembles. Postage on '.Ib. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
om Per pkt. Peroz. lb. Per lb* Red. Distinct; dark redleaves .. . ote AG eee eee GO OS e hOmises GO. ao! ahr OO White. Pale-green leaves; almost yellow HN a ME ode eh ie Uk Cart Sy 15 208 lOO.
° Parsnip. Panals. Chirivia. Pastinafe.
CULTURE.—Sow early in spring in drills about 15 inches apart, and when the plants are well up thin to about eight inches apart in the rows. VParsnips are improved by freezing. One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill.
Postage on Ib. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
; Perpkt. Peroz: Y%ilb, Per ib: Hollow Crown. The best variety, and the one most generally
cultivated ; tender, and of good flavor = 2-5 #2 5 5. . =). $0%05 $0 To. ¢o 25, Sho. 60 Long Smooth. A fine-flavored variety . : one 5 10 25 60 Early Round. An early variety, but of smallsize ....... 5 10 25 60 Maltese. Not quite aslong asthe Long Smooth. ........ 5 10 25 60
Parsley.
Persit. Perzjil. Peterfilte.
CuLTuURE.—Sow in very early spring, previously soaking the seeds for several hours in warm water, in drills about afoot apart. Thin out the plants to three or four inches apart in the rows. Protect by a coldframe for winter use, and this useful and appetizing relish can be had at hand every month in the year. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill.
Postage on |b. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail. Per pkt. Peroz. %lb. Perlb.
Extra Double Curled. A fine varieg with beautiful foliage , for garnishing. . ; sae SOROS Champion Moss Curled. Very rete selected stock, foliage
$o 10 $0 30 $1 oo
beautifully curled 5 10 20a 100 Fern-leaved. Finely Deeds Meaniatel for fable decoravion and
thus pretty as well as useful . Deny sist ies WAL MINS. dh Ie ANU Se ules MO ae) Zi) ag Ole) Plain. The ordinary form . : eit: 5 10 205) 5 F00 Hamburg or Rooted. Edible roots eangh like Parsnine ile thee Fin NPS 15 20) 100
[Extract from Newport Observer, June 30, 1892, relating to Horticultural Show in Masonic Hall :]
‘Por the best collection of not less than eight varieties of Vegetables, Mr. James Gohm takes the special prize without any trouble, and also takes first prizes for Tomatoes, Potatoes, Beans, Asparagus, Beets, Onions, Carrots and Radishes; all fine specimens in full growth.”’
We take pleasure in informing our customers that Mr. John Gohm purchased from us the seeds from which
these prize vegetables were grown.
GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED States NURSERIES. B57
Peas.
Pois. Chicaros o Gutsantes. GQrbsen.
CuULTURE.—To secure early Peas, plant seed in light, rich soil and a warm sheltered situation, as early iu spring as possible, in rows two or three feet apart, or for the tall varieties, in double rows six or eight inches apart, between which is placed the trellis or brush for support. One quart will sow 75 feet of drill; two or three bushels for an acre.
Postage, 15 cts. per quart extra, if sent by mail; packet of any variety, 10 cts. postpaid.
Extra Early and Early Varieties.
4 ; 3 Height Per Per Per Per: Maud S. The earliest Pea in existence; a heavy yielder, infeet. qt. Yepk. pk. bus. quality first-rate. We recommend this variety strongly. . 2% . $0 25 $0 75 $1 25 $4 50
American Wonder. One of the earliest and most eo
dwar wainkled’-Peas in cultivation. 20... 2 ss 2 Pr. 20 = OO U5) © Oo Improved Daniel O’Rourke. A favorite extra early variety . By, ' 25 75h 25a An SO Alaska. A smooth blue, extra early variety. ........2%. G0 2 CO" 5O- 5 Oo Philadelphia Extra Early. Favorite market variety in the
southern states; very early ..... .-:. Secor 25 5 wa 25,4 50 Tom Thumb. Very dwarf; very early, ab reciente uality En eas AO) 16 lo) a F/G) alo) Laxton’s Alpha. One of the earliest wrinkled Peas; fine. 3. . 30 i GO) 1 9S © Co Premium Gem. Pods long and of a dark green color ; an im-
provement on Little Gem; very early and productive. .1. . 309.1 OO 1 GO 5 So) McLean’s Little Gem. Dwarf prolific, green, wrinkled. . . 1. . Als 3 -@0) i) FO 5} Ol) Kentish Invicta. Round, blue; very early, of superior flavor .2. . AO 9 OO 0 75) O Wo Advancer. <A dwarf green, wrinkled marrow, of fine flavor. 2% . 25 75d e215)" AL OO Carter’s First Crop. Early, productive, and of good flavor .3. . 25 ee 4 OO
Abundance. Vine of medium height, and bearing along its entire length numerous well-filled pods, each containing six to eight medium-sized, roundish, wrinkled Peas, which are
of most superior flavor; one of the very best in quality. .1% . 25 GS Paes DE ZK) Everbearing. Maturing soon after the Gems, and See a LOMPAtIIMC PIM DEALING Sn. a Late Ramee ee ea Des 20 0 OD 1°95 © CO
Medium and Late Varieties.
Horsford’s Market-Garden. On the oe of Advancer; a Boe
cCropper,.and very prolific <= ..-.... 2 25 T5254) 50 Pride of the Market. A robust variety, ach sreaia ae sown
thinly. Pods large, filled with large, finely flavored Peas. .2. . ag it OE Co) 4 Oo) Stratagem. <A medium early sort, producing a great abun-
dance of large pods, filled with well-flavored Peas. . . ioe 502 25) 2) 100) 17/00 ‘Champion of England. A standard variety; one of the best
sorts grown. Very productive and of fine flavor; late. .5.. 25 75a ein 25) 74) OO Telegraph. Medium late. Pods very large, ae to to
12 large Peas of good flavor. .. . Pl Aan 30 f th 2 OO 7 co Telephone. A good main crop sort for me family garden. Pods
and Peas large and well-flavored .. . AND. 30° LU 2 OO Co Ne Plus Ultra. The most popular late Blea now in ane nae
lish market; superior flavor .. . Py ike JO OO), 30 7/5 By SO) Yorkshire Hero. Extra fine for table use, ana very Wprolacuve .2% 25 5 1 DR Ao Dwarf Blue Imperial. A good summer Pea; prolific and fine . 2% . 20 50 85 3 00 ‘Large Black-eyed Marrowfat. An excellent variety . 5 20 50 85 3 00
Large White Marrowfat. Similar to the Black- ae in all its features, exceptin growth. . . SAM 20 50 85 3 00
CARLET 9 PUNWER POLE BEANS.
TELEPHONE PEAS.
ERICAN AM ONDER. .
The Peas named above should be sown by everyone, being the most reliable and delicious of their class.
GENERAL CaTALOGUE OF THE UNITED States NURSERIES. 39
Edible Podded Peas.
Height] ber Per Per Per in feet qt. Yy pk. pk. bus.
Early Dwarf Wrinkled Sugar. A French ae of good
Giuralliitiy se. tsa ss, e222 SON 5 OG 150 182) 50° $9 00 Tall Sugar. Can be eed Bier swelled! or Goold in ine pods, which, when young, are very tender and sweet ......5.. OO in75)93 O02 12 OO
Pepper.
PimentT. Pimento. Pfeffer.
Peppers are extensively used for pickling in various ways. When filled with Cabbage and pickled, they are called ‘‘ mangos,” and form a delightful relish.
CuLTuRE.—Seed should be sown in hotbeds in February and March, and the plants set out n rows two feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows, when all danger of frost is past.
1 Sent postpaid at the prices named. Packet of any variety, 10 cts. postpaid. Rerpkt Rerozu nw flby. Per Ib:
Ruby King. Immense fruit, four to six inches long; bright red,
and so mild in flavor that it may be sliced and eaten with vinegar and salt, like Tomatoes; very es and the best for gen-
CRUIMMSeMee ga eet 8 Aare. fae: - 3 . $0 10 $040. $1 25 $4 00 Procop’s Giant. A mammoth Pepper ; Driene real af “fll flavor ;
most suitable for mangos or for useraw .. . 10 30 Sonn 3) 00 Sweet Mountain or Spanish. Similar to the preceding but reer
and milder: ised for salad 2s %7- 2) . ; TOM 30 80=) 3.3).00 Long Red Cayenne. Fruit small, very pungent teed ee eed
pickles, either green or ripe. . . poeta eee LO 30 SO 3) (00 Large Bell or Bull Nose. Large snl Oh ala eae a favorite
SOG eens Me ake SLO 30 80 3 00 Golden Dawit: ates eee ana Bh ae: of aiid feces - color
yellow Mae Nati eae ee i Peete LO 30 80 3.00 Red Chili. Very Beadnetae Sell re mal very pungent.)......-.. 10 30 80° 3 00 Red Cluster. A new type of Chili, with upright, bright red fruit . *10 30 80 3 00 Celestial. A Chinese eEER RS very ornamental; fruit yellow to
deep scarlet. ST ee a ie a Re Rene et a? eA GO) AOn 0125-54 CO
Potato.
PomME DE Terre. Paéata. Kartoffel.
CuLTuRE.—The best soil is a rich, sandy loam. Plant early in spring, in hills or rows about three feet apart. Keep well cultivated and free from weeds. If an application of land plaster is made after the plants are well up, it will be very beneficial. Ten to fourteen bushels
required to plant an acre. Ypk. Per pk. Perbu. Per bbl.
Early Rose. One of the earliest, and still a standard sort, and to be recommended in place of many of the so-called novelties offered by seedsmen. Our stock is grown for us in Maine—
acknowledged the best state for growing seed potatoes. . . . $0 40 $0 60 $1 50 $3 50 Beauty of Hebron. An early sort, with pure white flesh and pink-
ish skin; a favorite with many market-gardeners ...... . 40 6 «1 GO. 3 50 Early Puritan. Mediumearly; white skin and flesh; a good sort 40 CON a5 Or ay 50 Rural Blush. Medium early; flesh slightly tinged with pals of
fine quality ; avery productive sort . . 40 O@ i 50 . 4 SO
White Star. Medium early; flesh white, eookiae bes and eae neo VvaV ie dlereaicna SOOCmMaIm CLOp: SOL i. ois. -: 2 is. 4 40 Oy > eBoy 9 3. GO
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The most useful Radishes to pl
GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED States NURSERIES. At
Potato, continued. Vpkeehempkeas het busyskermople
Rural New-Yorker No. 2. Large and smooth variety, of excellent quality ; white skin and flesh, with few and shallow eyes. . . $0 40° $0 60 $1 75 $3 50
Early Mayflower. Ripens at the same time as the Early Rose. Quality equal to the Snowflake ; tubers are of medium size and
uniform; eyes few; flesh white and solid ..... Be AO Comm O875 i se50 Chas. Downing. Oval, oblong form and pure white color: one
of the earliest sorts ; of splendid quality ; enormously productive 40 COMMEIE7 5. 3) 50 White Elephant. Late; very large, of fine quality,.and an ex-
ceedingly heavy yielder. One of the best for general crop. . . 40 Cony ue ON) 3850
J We can also supply the following varieties at same prices as above mentioned kinds: Early Ohio, Clarke’s No. 1, Thorburn, Triumph, Pride of the West, Bill Nye, Empire State, and St. Patrick.
Pumpkin.
Potiron. Calabaza. Grofe Hiirbts. CULTURE.—This is usually planted among Indian Corn. Plant in early spring, in hills about ro feet apart each way, and treat the same as Melons. Postage on % Ib. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail; packet of any variety,
5 cts. postpaid. Rempkt. -Peroz, ~ 4b. /Per lb: Large Cheese. A flat Pumpkin, perhaps the best of all for fam- ily use; very hardy and productive .. . ee POnOy 60.10) oO) 20) 1$0)/60
Large Tours or Mammoth. A French Bampin of immense size,
often weighing over 100 pounds. Flesh salmon color . 5 10 20m OO Cushaw. Salmon-colored flesh ; crookneck . me 5 IO 20 75 Jonathan. A large bottle- chased variety ; crookneck ; fine for pies 5 IO 308 1100 Early Sugar. Fine-grained, sweet and prolific . 5 IO 20 60 Black Negro. New Hampshire Pumpkin 5 IO 30 75
Connecticut Field. Grown forstock; productive . . . . . bu., $4. 5 5 20
Radish.
Rapis ET Rave. Rabanos and Rabanitos. Radies und Rettig.
CULTURE.—Radishes to be good must be grown quickly. If they are grown on poor land, or if there is any halt in their growth, they are likely to become wormy or pithy. The seed should be sown as early in spring as the ground can be worked, and in succession every two weeks till the first of June, in drills about a foot apart. Winter varieties should be sown ir the fall. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 8 to ro pounds to the acre.
Postage on % |b. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail; packet of any variety,
5 cts. postpaid. Renpkts = Rewoz 1/4 lbs) Ren lib:
Early Scarlet Turnip. Skin bright scarlet; flesh crisp and of mild, delicate flavor ; one of the best for the private garden . $0 05 $0 10 $0 20 $0 60
Early Scarlet Forcing. Small, short tops, and even, beautiful roots of fine flavor. One of the Tee best for forcing; matures
in three weeks or less. . . . SN BNR See Ratt oe Dee ean tee Gi 15 JO) LD) Early Scarlet White-tipped Rurnip. A very early sort, of "geod
flavor. Good for forcing, or the open ground . . oe 35 $e) 20 60 Deep Scarlet Olive-shaped. Flesh rosy-tinted, of g00d ess or. A
good summer variety. .... 5 10 25 75 French Breakfast. Root olive- aca: mile crisp al enter!
Good variety for forcing, being of quick growth . Sug Bart pt 5 so) 20 60 Prussian Scarlet Globe-shaped. Fine for forcing or open sist 5 IO 25 75 Early Turnip Roman Carmine. Handsome and useful, either for
open ground or forcing. . . geo de ihe, AS 10 25 75
farly Turnip. Deep blood-red; extra early Prin sort . 15 30 +I 00
On
42 GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED States NURSERIES.
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Radish, continued.
54.3 : J F Per pkt. Peroz. lb. Perlb. Early White Turnip. Suitable for forcing ; flesh pure white and quite sweet . . vibe a Rak lA ist IS Ales eine ay Puen AO OS Geen Ghee smo Oa Early Yellow Turnip. Yellow. Popular in New York market. 5 fe) 25 75 Large White Summer. Of large size and roundish form . 5 fe) 25 75 Large Yellow Summer. Dull yellow; fine flesh. . ee fe) 25 75 Long Scarlet Short=-top. Root long, crisp, and of good Aad or. A standard and good variety for either family or market-garden- ers’ use Ss > i, CSS Ea Se RR Pt a RS Set eee Wed sae) 20 60 Chartier. Crimson, shading to white at the tip. A good, tender variety ; stands a long time without becoming stringy or ea 98 5 10 25 75 Long White Naples. Slender; for summer use 5 IO 25 75 Long White Vienna or Lady Finger. Crispandtenderinsummer 5 IO 25 75 White Strasburg Summer. Very large. The German’s favorite. 5 10 25 75 Rose China Winter. Bright rose color; flesh firm and pg fine for winter use . PD 10 25 (ke: Long Black Spanish. One : the hardiest andl hest for winter use. 5 IO 25 75 Round Black Spanish. Same as preceding, except in shape. . . 10 25 75 California Mammoth White Winter. A white-fleshed Radish of excellentquality 5-4, 12 ene oS ee ae es eee ee 10 30) - =" 0G
Rhubarb.
RuHUBARBE. Rzuzbarbo. Rhabarber.
CuLTURE.—Best raised from the roots, as this furnishes a supply for the table the second season. They should be planted about four feet apart each way in a good, rich soil. If raised from seed, it should be sown in a hot-bed and the plants set out when the weather permits.
Postage on roots, 50 cts. perdoz;on seed, %|b. or over, 8 cts. per lb. extra, if sent by mail. Per pkt. Peroz. lb. Perlb. St. Martin’s. A new Scotch variety. It isimmensely productive, one of the earliest, and has a rich, spicy flavor, very similar to
the Gooseberry when used for pies or tarts ....... .$0 20 $075 $2 50 Victoria. Very large ; later than the Linneus . 5 20 50 $1 50 Linnzus. Early and tender . 5 20 SOs 50
#= For Rhubarb Roots, see page 49.
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster.
SatsiFis. Ostion Vegetal. QHaferwur3el.
CuLTURE.—Sow in drills about a foot apart and thin to four inches apart, in the row. Cultivate same as Carrots. The roots may be left in the ground over winter, and will be improved by the exposure.
Postage on %4lb. and over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail. Per_pkt. -Per oz. . \% Ib. Per lb.
Long White French. The common variety ......: . . $005 $0 10 $0 30 $1 oo Mammoth Sandwich Island. A recent pueducuen, superior in
size and equal in flavor tothe older sorts .. . : Sie mae 15 50>, aso Black Salsify or Scorzonera. By many preferred to fhe ard
White-ToOteG SOLES | 23. 4) 3s 2 ee ee eS 20 50 2 00
Sorrel.
OsEILLE. Acedera. Sauerampfer.
CuLtTuRE.—Sow in drills 18 inches apart and keep the flower stalks cut down. A perennial, and lives year after year. Postage on % |b. and over, 8 cts. perlb. extra, if sent by mail. Per pkt. Peroz. lb. Per. lb.
Broad-leaved. The best sort forthe garden ........ .$005 $0 10 $0 30 $1 00. ’
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Spinach.
EpINARDS. “sfinaca. Spinat.
CuLTuRE.—Sow in drills a foot apart, in rich soil. The main crop is sown in September, but for summer use successive sowing may be made from April first onward. The portion left out over winter should be covered with straw in the northern states. One ounce will sow Ioo feet of drill; 10 to 12 pounds to the acre.
Postage on Ib. or over, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail.
i npbct pita benoz. alba. ber|p: Large Round Thick=-Leaved Viroflay. Large, round, thick
leaves. One of the newersorts. ...... See a SOMOS tet Or LOmn PON 15 ab OlNAO Curled Savoy or Bloomsdale. Leaves large, eer uniniled’
femC@erscam GasucCUle nm tie ti Mee. a ak at EE, a sg alee Oo 5 10 15 40 Prickivacs, Sivoodmiandy Sort. $09 gaye Swen) ote ee OE ee Se 15 IO 15 40 Long-Standing. Dark green; the longest standing before run-
ning toseed. . . Pee aaah a oe eh, wen ales eS 10 15 40 Round-leaved. A Seer SOrt te 5%5. 5 10 15 40
New Zealand. A very desirable and distinct rice: grows yar during hot weather. Should be transplanted 3 feet apart each BUEIS oy Sh ce St RG I Se ne ESO tn ey tea ra eC 15 EO 98 AG
Squash.
CourcE. Calabaza. Spetfe Kiirbis.
CULTURE.—Same as for Melons. The bush sorts may be planted three feet apart, while the trailing sorts will need to be set 8 to 10 feet apart. One ounce will plant 50 hills.
Postsge on lb. or over, & cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail;
packet of any variety, 5 cts. postpaid. : Per pkt. Peroz. lb. Per lb. Early White-scolloped Bush. One of the earliest, Flesh
good ; rind hard, adapting it for shipping .... . Hae PORO5ps SO TOr eho 25) = $0.75 Early Golden-scolloped Bush. Not quite as cay as ane preced-
ing, but resembling it, except in color .. . 5 10 25 75. Early Summer Crookneck. Orange yellow, skin qerty: Of fame
flavor, and usually considered the best summersquash. .... 5 10 25 75 Boston Marrow. For early autumn or late summer. Shape,
oval; color, bright orange; flesh dry, and of good flavor ... 5 IO 25 75. Hubbard. The best winter sort, keeping in good condition until
April. Skin dark green, flesh dry and of fineflavor ...... 5 10 25 75
Pike’s Peak or Sibley. A distinct and good winter sort, with hard skin and thick, bright ts flesh of delicate flavor ; new,
but of assured value .. . : Saree San 5 10 25 Ie Mammoth Chili. A good yintte? cart growing to an enormous size, Often 200 pounds, §.-; .... 5 20 SO 75
Early Orange Marrow. An cmureved Boston Merron Ouire ae
tinct, very early and of most delicate flavor. Suitable either
for fallor winter ... Mel ioc Sie ait oslsane oS 10 25 Te, Bay State. Extremely alia of Hews weiehe® fae and dry flesh,
of sweet flavor, of a beautiful bright golden yellow ; very hand-
some; shell extremely hard and flinty; anexcellent keeper. . . 5 10 25 75 Perfect Gem. Round white, fine ee productive ; Boo for Be
OR WIMET 44. 5 ue 25 75 Golden Custard Bush. Alec iets s thera ie Scolloped cuetiad
color dark rich golden yellow; quality excellent. . . . ice) 20 6 x GO
English Vegetable Marrow. Oblong, yellow fruit ; fender nd eelpet OReeMiCs etm GAO She a IO 25 75
46 GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED STATES NURSERIES.
‘Tomato.
Tomato. Zomates. Siebesapfel.
Of all vegetables, the Tomato has seen the most improvement during the past 20 years. The points to be desired are good size, symmetry, solid, well-flavored flesh, and freedom from seeds. The varieties below closely approximate perfection. —
CULTURE.—Sow in a hotbed or window-box in early spring, and transplant, when all danger of frost is past, to three feet apart each way. Water freely when transplanting, and shade with a shingle for a few days. One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants.
Sent postpaid by mail at these prices; packet of any variety, 1o cts. postpaid.
. a Pes ia. i vs Perpkt. Perioz; | 4elbs_ Ber Ib: Dwart Champion. Distinct in its habit, requiring no support. Very early and prolific. Fruit medium size, ee a scarlet,
solid, and with few seeds... . .. . thm Sis ee PO LO” (OS25 8 FOLSOme a Oo Perfection. Very early and productive. Prue of ‘ened size, per-
fectly smooth and very meaty. Color bloodred ....... #5 25 75 SM Ze5O Beauty. Medium early. Medium size, smooth and solid; of a
pinkish color; a good shipper... . eae 25 75002 2. 50 Livingston’s Stone. One of the best ecuecd for years. Te is
very large, perfectly smooth, and of a fine bright scarlet color. . Io 405.) AV OG%, 4,00 Long=Keeper. Bright red. Boe very Beep use and the nee
keeper of all Tomatoes. . . IO AG a.) L008. 14 OG Lorillard. The best forcing v Aree Meus Saal aid A aliae’ ae
smooth, bright glossy red, of fine flavor .. . 10 25 80 3.00 Favorite. Fruit large, smooth and solid, eIpewis evenly Eyronel:
ot the-season. — 6-2. : : ee ae 5 25 7G ASO Table Queen. One of the inteeet smooth ‘Tomatées Of good
substance and color, and of fine flavor. ... 10 50. 25" 4.00 Early Ruby. One of the earliest. Fruit of good 5 size ake ane
stance; plant of very spreading habit... . . IO 50 125 400 Trophy, Selected. The standard late sort, and an pl ne orite toe
main crop. Fruit very solid and fine, produced abundantly . . 10 30 85 3.00 Mikado. Fruit very large, but somewhat irregular ...... . 10 25 80. Go Large Yellow. Large, andof good flavor age 25 (Sle ® Red Pear-shaped. Fruit solid, small pear- Shaped Very pacts nS 25 Tse PETG. Yellow Plum. Round and regular, bright yellow; used for pickles . 5 25 75 50
We can also supply the following varieties: Ignotum, Red Currant, Strawberry or Winter wate Volunteer,
Prelude, Peach, Green Gage, etc ... ; .=, EO 20 4 4F OG) gy3).00
° ‘TUrnip. Navet. Nabo. Riiben.
CuLTurEe.—For summer use seed may be sown in April, but the main crop will be sown in July or August, either broadcast or in drills 18 inches apart each way. Thin to six inches apart in the row. One pound will sow an acre.
Postage on %|b. and more, 8 cts. per Ib. extra, if sent by mail. Rep pkt. Petoz ib. = bewtb:
Early Snowball. Small and of rapid growth; pure white. . .$0 05 $0 10 $0 15 $0 50 Early Flat Dutch. Good whiteearly sortly ae 10 15 50 Extra Early Milan. The earliest of all Turnips ; white, with pur-
petites oi; OO eee ek TR a ENS Oey ees 15 30 75 White Egg. Oval in shape flesh ee white, mild and sweet.
One of the best .. . oe shi eat 2 PAD 10 15 50
Red-top Strap-leaf. The abe most a grown for early use. Flesh white; skin of top portion of root purple. . . 5 IO 15 40
| Earliest and Best for all Purposes.
48 GENERAL CATALOGUE OF 1HE UNITED STATES NURSERIES.
Turnip, continued.
Per pkt. Purple=-Top Globe-Shaped. Nearly globular, solid, and of good flavor. Very prolific. A standard sort 2... 4°.) 0). $0.65 Golden Ball. Flesh yellow, very sweet and Helene: The best of the Yellow Turnips . . 5
Yellow Aberdeen. Globular ; est Wake y tlaw, ‘ee Boek Adios
Very productive, anda good keeper . 5 Cow Horn. Roots carrot shaped ; early and ponds : 5 Yellow Globe. Flesh firm and sweet; fine for table and Soci 5 Yellow Stone. Fine hardy winter sort. Excellent for table use. 5
Ruta-Baga or Swede Turnip.
Extensively grown for feeding stock, but also good for the table. till spring. Under careful culture they are enormously productive.
Per pkt.
Improved American Purple-Top. Hardy and prolific. Flesh yellow, solid, and good. The best of the Ruta-Bagas . . . . $0 05 Large White French. Flesh white, sweet and good . 5
Skirving’s Improved Purple-Top. Excellent ; good keeper . 5 Laing’s Improved Purple-Top. Good variety for table use .. 5
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Pot, Sweet and Medicinal Herbs.
A bed of these is always useful in the kitchen garden.
Anise (?imfinella antsum) .
Balm (J/e/¢ssa officinalzs). 3
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum)
Bene (Sesamum orientale)
Borage (Zorago officinalis).
Caraway (Carum caruz) .
Coriander (Coriandrum ey
Dill (Axethum graveolens) re Fennel, Sweet (Azxethum feniculum) . Horehound (J/arrubium vulgare) Hyssop (yssopus officinalis)
Lavender (Lavandula vera) . : Marioram, Sweet (Origanum marjoram) Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalzs) Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) . Rue (Auta graveolens) .
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius)
Sage (Salvia officinalis) . : Summer Savory (Satureja pene) Thyme (7zymus vulgaris)
Tobaceo.
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CuLTURE.—One ounce will sow 25 feet square, and produce plants for one acre.
Postage 8 cts. per Ib, extra, if sent by mail.
Per pkt. Connecticut Seed=Leaf. For northern and middle states. . . $o cae Primus. A new and early to ripen; adapted to the far north. . . Io Yellow Prior. A favorite variety, largely grown in the west .. . 10 Sterling. The newest and brightest of the yellow type... .. . 10
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Vegetable Roots and Plants.
We can supply these packed to ship anywhere safely, in the proper season. Our plants are carefully grown, strong and stocky, and not forced with heat, so as to be weak when received. Send orders early, naming time plants are desired shipped.
Per too Per 1,000 Asparagus, Conover’s Colossal. Two-year-old roots of this reliable kind . . $1 00 $7 00
Asparagus, Palmetto. A variety of southern origin, bright green .... . I 50 IO 00 Perclump. Per doz. Chive Plants: For flavoring soups, salads, etc ............-..:. . $0 25 $2 50 Per qt. Chatas orn isarth#Almonds 00 she a a Be we ee $O 4O Per doz. Pert1oo Per 1,000 Florse=hadishtROOUS 2 iu PR a a eh ke 2 $025: $1.00 $8 00 Per qt. Per bu. Jerusalem Artichokes. Cooked like Potatoes ............. .$0 25 $4 00 Each. Per doz. Rhubard Roots. (Victoria.) Best sort for generaluse ......... . $0 25 $2 50 Sea Kale Roots. (Imported.) Three years old, for forcing ........ 1.25 NRatrazon Plants: (Estragon.) “Por favoring... 0.0... wr ee de 30 3 00
Per 100 Per 1,000
Cabbage Plants. Early Summer and Jersey Wakefield, ready from March
THOM Ayam Coldiname plamtSigu Aris ce dhe Ra pee wt etn, (ee chute says PE OO $9 00 Cauliflower, Snowball. (Best variety.) Fromframes ......... .. 2.00 I5 00 oC Spring Sown Plants. From open ground. ... . I 0O Q 00
Celery Plants. White Plume, Garden Dwarf, Golden Self- line <c Giant Pascal, London Red, Covent Garden, Pink, etc.; fine plants, ready in July
aad) AQOSADISIE 5." Sa- alae es Lana IEE ee Seem tar) <1. We," rs aN Ce eae are a a 75 5 00 Per doz. Per 100 Egg-Plants, New_York Improved. (Pot plants.) Ready May15 .. . . $1 00 $6 00 ' Peri1oo Per 1,000 Lettuce: Plants:; Allithe best’ varieties = 25.) in SOE eee. Lo $I-00 $7 50 Pet dozZ.. slheisroo
Pepper Plants. Ready May 15. Bull Nose, Golden Dawn, Long Cayenne, Giuilitgandvothervarieties:.(Pot-grown plants: “sia. te. oe es 2 1 OO $6 00
; Per 100 Per 1,000 Tomato Plants. Including Perfection (Beef-steak), Mikado, Acme, Beauty,
and all the best kinds of red and yellow varieties. Ready for shipment VIC ble RM resent Gr eae rac o's hm, 255 PEL COZ: /, 30,Cts.,. $250 $20 00
E ; ; Per Ioo Per 1,000 Sweet Potato Plants. Nansemond; best variety for general cultivation ;
Plains weadly fio “wales ce eto einen aaa Nema e ance nner nan acne oie. Tot. $5 00
We can also furnish plants of the following well known and regularly used herbs for pot and medicinal purposes: Mint, Thyme, Marjoram, Lavender, Sage, Borage, Rosemary» Savory, at 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.
PLAINVILLE, CONN., August 30, 1892. I am more than pleased with the quality of goods sent by you this fall, and will say so to my flower-loving friends. GEORGE D. MASTIN.
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GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED Srates NURSERIES. 51
Lawns and Permanent Pastures.
HOW TO MAKE NEW OR IMPROVE OLD GARDEN LAWNS, LAWN-TENNIS AND CROQUET GROUNDS AND BOWLING-GREENS.
Lawn Grass Seed.
When either making a new lawn or renovating an old one by sowing seed, the most impor- tant features to be first considered are the texture of the soil, and the location and surround- ing influences. These should be studied before buying or sowing the seed, as grass varies, and its adaptability to different circumstances is as diverse as any other class of vegetation. This to a certain extent, we believe, explains the secret of so many failures in obtaining suc. cessful results from seed in making lawns, and convinces us of the uselessness of offering any one mixture as being suitable for all localities. To obviate this, we have concluded to offer three grades or mixtures, which cover the varied requirements.
It is necessary to sow the seed very thick to get the most pleasing result, sowing not less than four bushels to the acre, or one quart to a piece of ground 20 by 25 feet. In early spring or fall the ground must be well dug, raked and leveled, and after the seed is sown, which should be done on a calm, dry day, rake the seed in and roll well, or in the absence of a roller pat the ground down well with the back of a spade or shovel.
The seed we offer will be found to be very clean and free from weed seeds. It weighs about 20 lbs. to the bushel. Add 10 cents per quart for postage, if to be sent by mail.
No. I. Suitable for exposed, dry, sandy soil, and most suitable for the southern states. Per qt., 20 cts. ; per pk., $1.25; per bus., $4.50.
No. 2. Suitable for medium shady or average soil. Per qt., zo cts. ; per pk., $1.25; per bus., $4.50.
No. 3. Suitable for wet and shady or clayey soil. Per qt., 20 cts. ; perpk., $1,25; per bus., $4.50.
When ordering, customers would do well to explain the situation in which they intend to sow, and describe any peculiar influences bearing upon it, that we may, if necessary, make up a special mixture suitable for their requirements.
Seed for Pasture and Hay. Permanent or Temporary.
The growing demand for this kind of crop proves that the sowing of mixed pasture seed is no longer an experiment, and those who have given it a fair trial cannot speak too highly in its favor. Autumn and spring are equally desirable seasons for sowing grass seed for pasture, either permanent or temporary, and persons contemplating laying down ground to hay for pasture should write us for particulars concerniug the advisability of sowing our mixture in preference to Timothy, the article most frequently used by farmers in this section. Our pasture-grass mix- tures are superior to Timothy in many respects, producing a much larger crop of more nutri- tious grass; besides, they are permanent and not liable to be winter-killed.
Permanent and Temporary Pasture-Grass Mixture.
Our mixture for the above purpose, recommended in ordinary cases for medium soil, to produce grass and clover, is made up as follows, and should be sown fifty pounds to the acre. Per bushel, $2.25, or three bushels, sufficient to plant one acre, $6.50:
Lbs Lbs’
Orchard-grass (Dactylis glomerata)....14 | Wood Meadow-grass (Poa nemoralis). 2 Foxtail-grass ( Alopecurus pratensis)... 3 sees Meadow-grass (Poa /71- Hard Eeccuen( ey ie TaD ays, Uialts) ..... 1.20. Lah a eta hole Gece a ee I Sheep’s Fes ( eer é A ae #) * | Perennial Red Clover ( Trifolium pra- oP: s cue ( Pesiuca ovina)........ 2 UE IISONG NOLO TATE IRS Sas IAT er 5 Meadow Fescue ( /estuca fratense).... 2 | Perennial White Clover (Zrtfolium Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum odoratum) 1 Tae DIES EEN PR te SEES oe yes Seid hi 3 Italian Rye-grass ( Lolium Italicum)... 7 | Alsike Clover (7réfolium hybridum).... 1 English Perennial Rye-grass ( Lolium Yellow Clover (77efovl,; Medicago lupu- ILC CMU |) ABLES SE AEE OO, gee ee nae 6 WTB OB MN B25 68 Cc AA HONS Re CR RO ROE: I
“2X We also supply assortments for any purpose.
52 GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED Srates NURSERIES.
Natural Grass Seeds.
AGROSTIS canina (Rhode Island Bent Grass). A very fine variety forlawns .. . es stolonifera (Fiorin or Marsh Grass). Affords very early and very late herbage. . . 25 vulgaris (Red-top Grass). Very good for lawns. Bushel of 14]b., $1.00. . .. . Io
Rs Recleaned, absolutely free from chaff... . . 2s
ALOPECURUS pratensis (Meadow Fox-Tail Grass). Early Races aot suitable fer hey 25 ANTHOXANTHUM odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass). Early; excellent quality ; for
sheepiandscattle teed ee mene Suit Seu GO
CYNOSURUS cristatus (Crested Dog’ S- fl Genes), eet for sheen pastizes ep 30 DACTYLIS glomerata (Orchard or Cock’sfoot Grass). Great in produce and of quick re-
productiveness:; :withstands(droughti@. (655 295 4. ane oe ne eee ne me 2.0 FESTUCA duriuscula (Hard Fescue Grass). Withstands drought ; all kinds of stock eat
it, and thrive well upon it; verdant in winter ... . Cea 20
elatior (Tall Meadow Fescue Grass). Most productlve ; eee eat it rence Sake eS has
heterophylla (Various-leaved Fescue Grass), Valuable for heavy early crop ... 25
Ovina (Sheep's Fescue Grass). Very nutritious; sheep are exceedingly fond of it. . 20 pratensis (Meadow Fescue Grass). Most productive and nutritious; all stock eat it
greedily, either green or as hay. ... . sae on eat tee 20)
rubra (Red Fescue Grass). Valuable for withetanding drowene a Sets 2s tenuifolia (Fine-leaved Fescue Grass.) Valuable for lawns and parks on account Got
its constant verdure. . . See ee eee re en in ee ee i Meee me! SY Lh selie LOLIUM Italicum (Italian Rye Gin). Valuable for early feed, rapid growth and repro-
ductiveness . ..:: : eS cn MAA We. a8 Mee) AC)
perenne (Perennial Rye (Gees) Rewreducure ane very ely ag : YO PHLEUM pratense (Timothy or Cat’s Tail). Valuable for feed; may be feat a Lancione
able time and then left for hay... . ; ewe 15 POA aquatica (Water Sweet Grass). Good fen feed ane there very reproductive Aa of
ereat pull ee ee 50 nemoralis (Wood Meadow Cres), hexe-itent foi wooed and Sade uiheee: aad for
its constant verdure in any situation ... Tete RARE Wale ean O pratensis (Kentucky Blue Grass). Early ant nioductive : abundant and excellent
feed or hay; not subject to drought. Bushel of 14 ib., $1.75... .. 20 pretensis (Kentucky Blue Grass). Fancy or double-extra clean seed. Suet of
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trivialis (Rough-stalked endow Cras “Waltenble and nutritious; all cattle readily eat it. Produces feed very early in the spring, and remains verdant nearly all the
WINTEE 5 ok ie ee eee eee es Ss en Un 2 a © Clovers.
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TRIFOLIUM pratense (Common Red Clover) . fe ERE Sento es ge sts). 1S
hybridum (Alsike). Valuable perennial Clower = ae: bya EN aera 2s
incarnatum (Crimson). Valuable for its early seed and one nutritious ee sp oaks 925
repens (White). Valuable for permanent pastures .. . ; eee 25 MEDICAGO lupulina (Trefoil or Yellow). For early feed aa altGenate courses with
Cover. =. 5: a gyi ye bas Sok es hse): eA nat ge are CANE ea OnE Ay ONOBRYCHIS sativa (eameom or eortanereat)s eyeolient for growing a fine quality of
most nutritious food where nothing else will thrive. Willstand many years . . . 15
We are always glad to supply prices for quantities of the above named and others at lowest market value, on application.
GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED StTaTEs NURSERIES. ° Miuscellaneous IFarn) Seeds. Cereals. OATS, Clydesdale Imported. White variety, weighing 50 ee to measured bushel ; very prolific andearly.. . aye ie : ‘$2 Canada. White; very excellent variety ; best ‘domestic kind . RP ess ses eee Probsterier. Very excellent and prolific. .. . CSE 2c mee oan RYE, Excelsior (Winter). Very prolific; from New England ora to yield 45 bus. to ACKess 4c. re eho Ser Mae eee Mee Winter. Northern- “grown : cleanycccd Mey ee a Spring. Cleanseed ... ‘ OM Ne ee othe oie ec hae 2 WHEAT, Saskatchewan (Spring). The earliest and best hard amber variety known ; noted both for yield and vigor . MPN ne eee Para haha Se Gen, 2 Fultz (Winter). A good market variety : 2 Golden Cross (Winter). A first-class variety of recent introduction 2 Hybrid Mediterranean (Winter). A very heavy grain. ... a2 BUCKWHEAT, New Japanese. Best variety ; noted for size of grains sand Srodué- tiveness Sota) tiie Bho SS RG d ep. Otay Omi mine acl ce Menuet me mma me Common I BARLEY, Vermont Champion. aoe “ote. mee 2 Hull-less. This variety is noted for size of grains ‘and general productiveness 2 Two-rowed Duck-=bill. Very early and productive 3 SORGHUMS. Of recent introduction; most useful. Many of fae inde. ae cut fies feeding, start again with renewed vigor. Thrive well in dry, hot districts, and most suitable forage-plants for the southern states. The same cultivation that is required for corn suits these plants. Broom-corn, Evergreen. Excellent; of fine habit, becoming popular with growers, as it is free from the pee Genter stem, and. isof fine color... < . - . . by mail, per lb., 35 cts. . Dhoura, Rural Branching. ‘A non-saccharine Sorghum of late introduction, es- pecially suitable for tropical climates .. . Oe. Dy-mail-per lib, 50 cts. - Dhoura, Yellow. Earlier than the Rural Branching . by mail, per Ib. 50 cts. . Halapense (Johnson Grass). A very valuable southern fodder-plant. It is a rapid- growing perennial, and does well in New Jersey. . Sos 225) lbs tOrbus.-. 4 Kaffir=corn or Sorghum. The whole stalk as well as the blades cure into excel- lenttodder. 452: ee ene es ea DY MATL, per alo. 5O,Cts: Sugar-cane, Early INTER OMe hr eee by mail, per qt., 30 cts. . 4 ce eee AthysOLranve.) 4). se. ay 2 2. Dy. mail), per.qts,.30 cts... -4 MILLET, Hungarian Grass... . Ed Eee e oaks Rohe at orc aes 4 ODS. CO DUS. ..°2 German or Golden. Market price per ee ha aes (2 Pearl (Lennzisetum spicatum). Enormously productive : especially suitable for thetsouth-7-a cood.fodder-plant-— == 2... 5. = «by mail, per Ib., 35 cts. . COTTON, Sea Island .... perp byamalleaper iby, 635 cts. : OSAGE ORANGE (J/aclura aurantiaca). Very useful for fofaning hedges, on account of the largespines. . . . i ee eee eee ee Dy uma per libs. 45 Ets: ; SPRING VETCHES . 4 FLAX=SEED .. : Rare ene ty trae ais Se Ce ee te 4 CANADA FIELD= PEAS, White. fBxeellent cattle-feed, ee north . 2 SUNFLOWER, Large Russian . 2
Field Corn—Best Varieties.
Hickory King. Large, white, deep grain.
Early Mastodon. Said to give the largest yield of all varieties of yellow dent. Golden Beauty. Very large grain; yellow dent.
Queen of the Prairie. Very early, yellow dent; large yielder, and ripens in go days. Yellow Flint. Well-known variety.
Chester County Mammoth. Very large; late, yellow dent.
Mammoth White Surprise. Very large, dented; deep grain.
Above varieties are considered superior to all others for northern and eastern states.
Price 15 cts. per qt., $2 per bush., two bush., $3.75.
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LOWER SEEDS.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR CULTURE.
Flowers generally succeed best in a sandy loam, made rich with well-rotted manure, which should be made fine and thoroughly mixed with the soil. A soil thus prepared will remain moist and loose, so that Flower Seeds, which are generally small and delicate, will be able to ger- minate and grow with vigor.
~The general rule for sowing Flower Seeds, as well as any other seeds, is to sow them at the proper depth ; and the depth at which they are sown should in every instance, be governed by he size of the seed itself. As the sprouts of small seeds are naturally small, if sown as deep as large seeds, they will be either unusually long in starting, or, more likely, perish in the ground after sprouting, for want of sufficient strength to force a passage through the soil. Very small seeds, such as Portulaca, Petunia, etc., should merely be sprinkled on the surface of the ground, after making quite smooth with a piece of board or back of a spade, and barely covered with finely sifted, light mellow soil, and afterwards protected from the sun or heavy rains by a light covering. After the seeds are up, care must be taken to give them plenty Or air and moisture, and yet not too much water, or they will ‘‘damp off.”
Plants are usually ready to be transplanted when they have made a growth of about two inches. It is a very common mistake to let them stand so close together as to crowd each other, and thus lose much of their beauty. Give each plant plenty of room according to its habit of growth. The weeds should be kept down and the ground loosened often, so that the plants will receive the full benefit of the rains and dews, which they will not if the ground is allowed to become hard and baked.
in April and May, thd a second sowing may be made later for succession.
Half=hardy Annuals.—These may be sown in shallow boxes, pots, or a hotbed in March and April, and after that time in the open ground.
Biennials and Perennials should be sown in August and September in boxes and kept over winter in frames, transplanting to the border in early spring. Several of them, however, flower the first season, and can be sown inside in the early spring, and ani leared to where they
are to flower.
Greenhouse Seeds.—Most varieties may be sown at any season of the year, using the general rule for sowing seeds and watering with a very fine rose only. Primula, Calceolaria, Cineraria, etc., should be sown from April to June. Success is more certain if a pane of glass is placed over the pot or box till the plants have appeared, when it should be removed.
ANDOVER, Mass., May 2, 1892. The plants arrived all safe. The Chrysanthemums were certainly in the best condition of any I have received,
and I write to thank you for the nine extras, which, I see, were all novelties and prize winners. W. L. PALMER.
WOOoDLAWN AVE., CHICAGO, May 11, 1892. I feel impelled to state that the Chrysanthemums you sent me this spring were a fine lot of young plants, and are doing splendidly. I am glad to know such a firm doing business—one that knows enough to know that the way in which to get business and please custoners is to send out only good stuff. E. A. KIMBALL.
56 GENERAL _ CATALOGUE OF THE _ UNITED SreunS NURSERIES:
©eneral List of Flower Seeds.
Alphabetically Arranged.
The following list contains a selection of the best and most popular annual, biennial, per- ennial and everlasting flowers. Larger packets than those priced in this Catalogue may be had, if required, and any kinds not enumerated can be supplied at advertised price.
All Flower Seeds are sent free by mail at Catalogue prices.
Explanation of the following abbreviations :
HA. Hardy Annual. Lasting and flowering same season only.
HHA. Half Hardy Annual. Same as above, but requiring to be sown under protection.
B. Biennial. Lasting two years, and generally blooming the second. — P. Perennial. Lasting three or more years.
HP. Hardy Perennial. E. Everlasting. The flowers when cut last for years.
GP. Greenhouse Plant. To be treated accordingly.
Abronia umbellata. HHA. Pretty Verbena-like trailing annualsrosy lilac. .... ee
Abutilon, Choice Mixed. GP. 2 to4 feet. Well-known showy srceuliguee eee with beautiful bell-shaped flowers of various bright colors. . . . 25 Achillea ptarmica fl. pl. HP.1% feet. White. Keeps Aowerine it summer and me 10 Aconitum napellus (Monk’s-hood). HP. 2 feet. Large blue flowers .. . Ae TO Acroclinium roseum. Rose. HHA. 1)%feet. Beautiful Everlastings. Cie Awe: 1 “s album. . White. 3 Ss oe are useful for winter decoration. =
Agapanthus umbellatus. HHP. 2 feet. African mo A tuberous-rooted plant with
blue flowers é : 10 Ageratum Mexicanum, Blue. HHA. 1 % feet. = es White. i oe Suitable and effective plants } = Imperial Dwarf, Blue. ‘‘ 3% foot. for bedding and cut-flowers. 5 ‘6 66 sé White. ‘ es ; f E : Agrostemma coronaria, Mixed (Rose annie HP. 1 foot. Showy and free bloomer... 5 Alyssum maritimum (Sweet Alyssum). HA. 3% foot. White; popular annual 5 f 22 compactum. HA. ¥% foot. Finefor bedsandedgings ..... 5 2a saxatile compactum. HP. % foot. Yellow; suitable for rockeries 5 Amaranthus melancholicus ruber. HHA. 2 to 3 feet. Crimson foliage, suitable for aie tropical gardening . . ene = salicifolius (Fountain Plant). HHA. 3 feet. Red and yellow foliage . Sree ekO se tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). HA. 2 feet. Beautiful variegated and orna- mental foliage ... ens Anemone coronaria. HP. 1 foot. Beautiful spring ‘flowers requiring deep, rich soil. . . 10 Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon). HP. 2 feet. Mixed colors . : etre Ree er ae Tom Thumb, Mixed HP. 1 foot. These, although pe ccaminde if sown early will flower the first season Jc si , Sene apy Aquilegia caryophylloides (Columbine). HP. 2 feet. Striped ........... 25 <e chrysantha.< Yellow 753 5 oc. Se, es ee ee ee - vulgaris alba. Double white . Sy -- ceerulea. Blue . : 25 =: Canadensis. Red ade Ww Hite : 25 o Double Mixed.) Suitable for borders 5
o Single [ixed. | Aralia Sieboldii. GP. Beautiful ornamental foliage . . . Se ied etme Aristolochia sipho (Ducthman’s Pipe). HP. A popular Bid curious ‘éligibes <8 Waabae EINES
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Flower Seeds, continued.
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed). HP.1% feet. Orange-red flowers. . .. . eee Asperula azurea setosa. HA. 1 foot. Sweet-scented blueannual ........2.2. «5 ae odorata (Woodruff). HP. 1 foot. White; beautiful perfume .... . Oo Ampelopsis Veitchii (Boston Ivy). HP. Well-known creeper for house and Sheen Ww aie IO BG Royallii. Very fine variety .. . eee, SLO
Asters. HHA. These noble flowers are universal Prcnites an Ehould be i in every garden.
es Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. 1 foot. Separate colors : White, Fiery Scar- let, Rose, Light and Dark Blue: each jo 66 66 Ks Niixedgeolonsteretar i) kc am ans. Beate lk 2 Ma us Truffaut’s Pzony-flowered Perfection. 1% feet. Separate colors: Snow- , White, Deep Crimsom, Light
: aia! IDgiel Iie § Gavel 5 ale Ue ac aC 66 ss Mixedzcolors, >. = srg kO es Victoria. 1% feet. Separate colors: White, Crimson, Peach- Bioccorn, Crimdon
anda Winite eigheisluc Danes Wel 2 eee sta ae eee: = 10 oe es Mixed colorsin variety .. . : ene Wisner orlieiatiycs LO Gs Cocardeau or Crown. 11% feet. (White center. ) Mixed COIOLS rae) ee Comet. 1 foot. In separate colors: White, Rose, Rose and White, Eight I ine,
isola lwemancdenNihnites = nea g sy. es ne Pace : 5 TR OO us Mitixe IRC OLORS IME ainie tyra inti tush or, ile ke a ee ae ow DS ae iirnnaplieetotoot le DarkeScailetan sce geist. cis eo ee ae ee a a 5 sie ue Scarlet and White ... ERROR eran ENS ety bho ont. te nee 2S se Quilled Globe (Betteridge’s). 1% feet With tube or au Spee ee Mixed OVO fe 5 oe Miniature. Make little round Aieiats é to 8 “aiglnes high, Cov éped re inves NMixedscolors 2 f= + ‘ op oar ke < Mignon. 1% feet. In White. Rose, sad Tick Bie en Beas he . LO ot ot Mixed colors; fine for cutting .. . Pe teenie Mae ane tes kee ts (1 TO “6 Snowball. 1% feet. A grand white Aster for entGine: ete eet Ges 2 D5 “ Queen of the Market. 1% feet. Very early; mixed colors. . ...... .'. 10 eee China. 2 feet. The old-fashioned variety. Mixed colors .......... = 5 ee lableguimasn steet. Striped.petals “Mixed:colors’: 9." 06). a 2 ts es TO
Asters in Collections.—These are put up in separate colors in Europe, and are sent out by us
in the original packets.
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Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered . . 6 $0 50 | Cocardeau (White center) ..... 6 50
2 sf 2 eOOn MG OMet sae: AIS See 246) 50
Truffaut's Peony-flowered Perfection 6 50 | Quilled Globe (Bétteridge’ ve 26 40
ae i: ¥ a ae ely OO. a Ss * seece Fores EZ 75
Wietomicmer aricns hs foro he KO 50 Miniature 6 40
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Aubrietia deltoides. HP. 6 inches. Purple. Beautiful for rockwork. . ....... .. 10
Auricula. HP. 9 inches. Mixedcolors. Saved froma splendid strain. . ...... . 25
Balloon=vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum). HA. 10 feet. Pretty fruit... . es) Balsam (Lady’s Slipper). HHA. 1% feet. In separate colors: White, Crimson, Lavender
Ose OCAtlet .Spotued, weunple, iemon, Peach-blossom: each .; 5:2 ; | 10
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A ‘¢ Camellia-flowered. Mixed ealoes aA aed ee RR tT STO
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Bartoniaaurea.) “A. © toot. Yellow. Very showy- 200 25 2
Baptisiaaustralis: (Palse Indigo). “HPS 2 feet.” Blue oe fe ee
SANTA BARBARA, CAl., March ro, 1892. The Chrysanthemums, etc., arrived in due time, and were as fresh as the day they left. Your packing is perfect. ALEX’R MESTON, Gardener to Wm. P. Gould.
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Flower Seeds, continued.
Begonia, Tuberous=-rooted. GP. The seed of these beautiful flowers has been sav vie Be from our own unrivalled collection. 66 Single. In separate colors : Scarlet, White, Yellow, Bronze, Pink and Rose: each $0 50 .< = Striped (vittata) . 75 cs sé All colors mixed en 25 “s Double. In separate colors: Scarlet, Ww ite Yellow: ‘Bronze, Pk aad Roe ack 75 us Finest mixed, all colors 50 = Rex. Have beautiful ornamental foliage . : 50 Bocconia Japonica. HP. 4 feet. Ornamental foliage la ‘ 5 Helo acta | rie ee IO Brachycome iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy). HHA. 1 foot. Blue, White, Mixed: each 5 7 ye spb ear: esi aneee ve sa aoe Like Lobelia; fine for cutting Io Bryonopsis laciniosa erythrocarpa. HHA. 5 feet. Beautiful ornamental gourd . IO Calceolaria. GP. Choicest mixed; superior strain . 25 a hybrida grandiflora. Very large flowers and Beit solone : 50 Calampelis scabra. HP. 6 feet. Beautiful climber, with orange flowers . Io Calendula officinalis fl. pl. HA. 1 foot. Double Pot Marigold 5 ss Meteor. Yellow, striped orange , 5 -- Prince of Orange. Darker than Meteor 5 -- Pongei fl. pl. Double white . : 5 Calla AEthiopica. GP. The popular Calla Lily . ste 10 Calliopsis Drummondii. HA.1foot. Yellow, very fine. ....... 5 Es lanceolata. HP. 1 foot. Yellow, fine for cutting 10 - tinctoria. HA.1foot. Yellow and brown 5 * Mixed. HA. Showy for borders = camp uu cane: ae Ye ALOE ee Pretty dwarf herbaceous plants . 5 -- Medium calycanthema. HP. 2 feet. The Cup and Saucer or Cee Bellsimiixed,.7 318 lets a ee IO s oa aa cba: Ae Bares Grand for borders 10 Candytuft. HA.1foot. These popular flowers should be in every garden. In separate colors: White. Crimson, Purple, Lilac and Flesh: each seees 5 = White Rocket. Large flowers for cutting . 5 a Empress. The best white for cutting . 10 oe Tom Thumb. White; fine for edgings . IO <- All Colors [ixed. For small gardens 5 Canna. HHP. These are very much used now for eddie. aid for hoe iad ee eee of color cannot be surpassed. The Dwarf French or Crozy’s strain are by far the finest, and are very useful for growing in pots inside és (Indian Shot.) Tall, mixed colors. : 5 -: Crozy’s Dwarf French. Our own saving . 10 Canary-bird Flower. See Tropzolum. Canterbury Bells. HP.2zfeet. Single. In separate colors: Blue, Rose or White: each 5 2. oe of Mixed colors : 5 “6 s Double. In separate colors: Blue, Rose or White: each 10 a 4 i Mixed colors 10 Carnation. HHP.2ft. Our seed has been saved from the pestle growers in S GSEAGE, ana Italy. The Margaret section are fine for cutting, and as they flower in three months from day of sowing, and yield a very large crop of fine flowers, their advantages are clearly perceptible. The colors are very brilliant. se Choice Double [lixed. A fine strain . 10
66 Extra Fine Double Mixed. The finest
GLASGOW PRIZE CocKkscoms. Our Select Strain. )See page 63.)
(See page 64.)
Cosmos Hysribus, ‘“‘ THE PEARL.’’
GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE UNITED Srates NURSERIES. 63 Flower Seeds, continued. Per pkt Carnation, Tree or Perpetual. For greenhouse or conservatory ......... .$0 25 66 Grenadine. Single, red. } Ven aine fer donets. § 10 “6 “6 Double, ‘‘ j (Bee) Al ee ee 25 Gc Margaret Dwarf. ) Extra fine mixed colors. Flowering in 4 months ( 25 “o us Hali=Dwatta.\ tromldaysof sowingmen ley hese) a. te] 2.5 Be In Collections of 6 separate colors 50 CG % I2 ‘fs a aay A ah 1h, io Sw Oued Uae Ae ea ee a es cae IEE OS) OG shee DSi yon. e sie CPE oc) to. ale =o GORE aI aa een neta eee C7 1 Celosia pyramidalis coccinea. HHA. 3 feet. Scarlet. ee te ee sc ms aurea te Yellow. | Centaurea candidissima. HHP. 2 feet. C5 Bs ae Clementei. o » Silver-leaved plants for ribbon-borders, etc. - TO “ gymnocarpa. ae \ (Gaon ae Americana. HA. 3 feet. Purple; for borders . 5 ae Cyanus. HA. 1% feet. Blue Pe ( 5 “6 OL a Maxedycolorss 25 = ; Cornwe or Blue-bottle. - 5 66 OG ct Double ; mixed colors IO Cerastium tomentosum (Snow in Summer). White foliage for borders . 25
Chrysanthemum, Annual varieties. These very showy annuals are very lasting and Ww vill be found useful for cut-flowers.
oc coronarium. HA. 1% feet. Double yellow
sie oC album. Double White .
oc OE Gein Double Mixed, all colors” nee
ais tricolor (Single). Burridgeanum ; white, crimson and yellow
ie 3G ae Eclipse ; yellow, red and brown
oe St cs Mixed, all colors .
OC frustescens. HA. 1 foot. The Paris Danes se
ae inodorum. i Double white, for cutting . aoteul veg Ge Perennial varieties. These are from own Prizetaking strain of seed,
which everybody knowscannot be equalled nor approached. Choicest Mixed . Cineraria hybrida. GP. Superb mixed, choice strain .
6 OC grandiflora. Prize strain. Extra large flowers ae 36 Nana. Half dwarf; very choice << cb Double. Choicest strain, fine for cutting
ce maritima (Dusty Miller). HHP. For edgings, vases, etc . Clarkia. HA. 1% feet. Single mixed, in great variety OG HA. 1% feet. Double mixed, various colors Clematis. HP.15 feet. Beautiful hardy climbers . ee Gre gi oe ne Cleome pungens (Giant Spider Plant), HHA. 1 to 3 Feet: Rose color . Clianthus Dampierii (Australian Glory Pea). GP. 3 feet Cobzea scandens. HHP. 20 feet. Blue. } “6 “ alba. ve White. §
Cockscomb. HHA. ¥% foot. Glasgow Prize, dwarf. Crimson 66 Mixed Cen of Salar:
Coleus. GP. Fine hybrids. The well- een for age nAcddisrs Collinsia. HA. 1% feet. Bicolor, purple and white, showy Convolvulus major (Morning Glory). HA. 20 feet. Mixed colors
Well-known climbers
GC minor. HA. 1 foot. Dwarf Morning Glory. Mixed colors . BC ‘¢ Crimson Violet. Crimson, white throat, yellow eye . 66 mauritanicus. Blue, trailer for baskets
Coral Plant (Erythrina). GP. 4 feet. Scarlet . : : ; : ee ees Cosmos hybridus. HA. 4 to 6 feet. Nee finer for cnt! Tapes dome ering, mixed colors . We: 66 ee alba, ‘‘ The Plea. a3 Wie, exeira axcelilent oie cutting Cowslip. HP. 34 foot. Fine mixed, for woods, etc.
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Flower Seeds, continued.
Cucumis erimaceous (Hedge-Hog Gourd). HHA.8feet.........2.2.2.. Ree -: acutangulus (Rag or Dish Gourd). HHA. 8 feet. Loofa 5 > flexuosa (Snake Cucumber). HHA. to feet . 5 Cuphea platycentra (The Cigar Plant). HHP. 1 foot. IO
Cyclamen persicum giganteum. GP. The seeds of this grand strain have been specially saved for us from the finest flowers that were ever exhibited, and cannot fail to give satisfaction. Varieties: album, white; atrorubrum, dark red; roseum, rose; superbum, white and rose; robustum, white and dark red: each
~ Finest mixture of colors : fe Cypress=vine. HA. 10 feet. Red, White and Mixed. Peeiy ee Vines! each Cyperus alternifolius (The Umbrella Plant). GP. 2 feet. Fine for vases,
Dahlia. HHP. 6 feet. Double, saved from splendid varieties
- i Single, saved from our own choice collection = ‘ Single striped. Very effective se - Cactus. New varieties mixed .
Daisy, Double.” HEY foot. White; for borders; cteay 2i4 =) eee eee “s 3. ve Rose. (Longfellow) = awe os * 2 Snowball. White, very laege he ee os Mixed colors; large flowers
Delphinium Cashmerianum. HP. 2 feet. Pale blue.
zs formosum (Perennial Larkspur). Blue and w nics
“ nudicaule. 2 feet. Scarlet; very handsome
=: hybridum. 1% feet. Saved from our ees collection es cardinale. 11% feet. Bright scarlet .
Dianthus. HB.1 foot. These hardy Pinks are unexcelled for beds and borders, the
colors being very showy.
2 Chinensis (China Pink). Double raged: :
- Heddewigii fl. pl. (Japan Pink). Mixed colors
3: diadematus fl. pl. A magnificent strain
== Imperialis nana. Dwarf double dark red
2 ac ae alba. Dwarf double white
== ac a Iixed. All colors
3 plumarius. Single Pheasant’s-eye Pink .
=: 2 fl. pl. Semi-double Grass Pink
- In collection of 6 varieties, separate .
ce oe 12 He 2 Sat ae. ees ee
Digitalis. HP. 3 feet. In separate colors: White, Yellow, Rose, Purple: each .
22 “ (Foxglove). Mixed, all colors
Dodecatheon Clevelandii. HP. 1 foot. Purple and orange : the giant American Cowslip Dolichos lablab. HP. 10 feet. Climbing Hyacinth Bean St tes Draczna draco. GP. 10 feet. Handsome foliage plant
“ indivisa (Cordyline). Fine for vases, etc. ! 2 Veitchii. 3 feet. Suitable for greenhouse and room Bian Echeveria metallica. HHP. % foot )
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6“ secunda. Well-known plants for Alpine and fancy bedding .
Erysimum Peroffskianum. HA. 1% feet. Orange; very attractive Eschscholtzia Californica. HA.1 foot. Yellow.
66 crocea. “ Orange. ] Well-known beauti- q ‘< Mandarin Oe Guarlepand Orinee ful annuals, also known
8°: | as Californian Poppies. f Mixed eo All colors. J
Eupatorium Fraseri. HP. 2 feet. White; fine for winter bouquets
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Flower Seeds, continued.
Euphorbia marginata. HA.1% feet. Pretty white and green foliage eee Ferns. Mixture of seed, from a fine collection . 25 ae Choice collection, including 12 fine sorts, each ae ‘ : 3 25
Forget-me=not (Myosotis). HHP. 34 foot. Old favorites for spring arstaiite
as alpestris. Blue. ) :
es AG ite, WhihiiS. ( Large-flowering and early 10 es Victoria. Blue; fine for pots 25 ac dissitiflora. Dark blue; the finest ot alt so) oe palustris. Blue. The true Forget-Me-Not . : 5 BS
Four O’Clock (Marvel of Peru). HHA. 2 feet. Well-known and Showy, aRAWAIS
Mixed colors . Fgh nee fey Late 5
Freesia refracta alba. GB 2 feet. White. The ell-enown ouceraconted Hogerine
bulb SESE i Sty he C ty 3 LO
Fuchsia. GP. Mixed single and double, eed on ine best strains . 50
eC procumbens. A pretty trailing variety . pee ; 50
Gaillardia. HHP. 2 feet. Beautiful and effective plants for hed aati borders
c6 picta. Single; red and yellow Nene, deskieurnin Pe mihate ar 5 os grandiflora. HP.1% feet. Yellow with a crimson ring; very fine . 10 ue Lorenziana. Double; mixed colors 5 Gentiana acaulis. P. ¥ foot. Blue gentian ; fine for Signe so) Geranium. GP.1% feet. Zonale, Single, finest mixed ae) oe oy tt Double, 2 50 es oe Apple-scented ; leaves delientutly feabrannees Dis
Gesneria. GP.1 foot. Beautiful greenhouse plants, with long tube-shaped Ae wers a
beautiful colors . Ret eeree te et Mere My ah et wg ee te, Gate stare Aeon A NGG
Geum atrosanguineum fl. pl. HP. 1% feet. Beautiful scarlet flowers ; excellent for
ate Gumi tas Mea ae, Re me mS)
Gilia. HA. 1 foot. Tricolor mixed; free-blooming ano ay Artal ; ria: 5
Glaucium ee (Horned Poppy). HP. 2 feet. Yellow flowers, with grey foliage . 10
Gloxinia. GP. % foot. Exquisite stove plants, eons ee flowers; seed saved
aes a splendid collection . . 50 Godetia. HA. 1 to2 feet. A brilliant and prbiice® ee lacs G pmmaals, oe hardy and of easy cultivation. a Duchess of Albany. White, very fine . 5 es a Lady Albemarle. Crimson ; effective E a ut Whitneyi. Brilliant carmine 5 ae os Mixed. All colors, very showy . 5
Golden Feather. See Pyrethrum.
Gomphrena globosa (Batchelor’s Buttons). HA. 1 foot. Old favorite Everlastings with bright colors. They are prized, after being dried, for winter bouquets.
ry es rubra. Red 5 Oe ae alba. White 5 sie i; carnea. Pink 5 oC we striata. Striped 5 a a aurantiaca. Orange 5 OG oe Mixed. All colors 5 Gourds, Ornamental. HHA. 1o to 15 feet. Excellent and ornamental for covering arbors, fences or trellis work, etc. In separate varieties: Mock-Orange, Egg-Shaped, Apple-Shaped, Pear-Shaped, Onion-Shaped, Hercules-Club, Sugar-Trough, Bottle, Powder- Horn, Dipper, Striped. Mixture ofthe above varieties. Each 5 Grammanthes gentianoides. HHA Yellow; pretty for eo pots or baskets . 10 Grevillea robusta. GP. 10
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Flower Seeds, continued.
Per pkt. Gypsophila ‘ : ypsophila elegans. HA. 1 foot. White. ( Free-blooming annuals ....... . $0 05 as rosea. * Rose, 3 = muralis. ‘4 foot. Fine for rockwork . ee 5 ss paniculata. HP. White; useful for bouquets . 5 Hawkweed (Crepis.) HA.1 foot. Showy annual; mixed colors 5
Helianthus. See Sunflower. Helichrysum bracteatum. HHA. 2 feet Yellow. .
i ~~ album. ms White. s atrosanguineum. ‘' Deep Red . P Well kaows ange) os asa. 4 Ree ul Everlastings for winter : a haed Golan 2 Mixed dried bouquets ; should “| < monstrosum. =f Double Nea ECVE ae ss “s ¥4 foot. Dwarf Double Mixed . =. Collections of 12 varieties). 4.0 ong ee ee eee ee eo Helipterum corymbiflorum. HHA. 1 foot. White. | Sinaia to Helichrysum ; | a 6 Sanfordii. a4 Yellow. Everlastings. Heliotrope. HHP. 2 feet. Sweet-scented flowers. Suitable either for bedding or pots. . 10 Helleborus niger. HP. 1 foot. Pink. TheiGhristmasiRose.. ©.) 2 ae eo flibiscus Africanus. : HA. 2 feet, 2 Yellow and brown)4)5— 5.: |e eee -- Galifornicius., HP: 4 it”. White and carmine >) 2) ne EO ss coccineus (Marshmallow):> HP aiteet. (Scarlets. 5 ee nO >: Syriacus Double (Rose of Sharon). HP.6 feet. Mixedcolors ....... I0 Hollyhock. HP. 5 to 8feet. Weil-known garden favorites. In separate colors: Double White, Crimson, Canary Yellow, Magenta, Rose, Violet, Lilac: each . 10 -- Finest mixture, from Chater’s prize strain . . . Ei PME eS Ss oC: Honesty (Lunaria biennis). HB. 2 feet. Curious silvery seed- re oe Gk, ea ee ero: - WT Sr ss (Hedysarum coronariim),- HP; 3feet.; “Ked= 2 i=) eee es i album?=""*°. -White -4) 25: 5 Humea elegans. HB. 4 to 6 feet. Rose. ore for pots or subtropical work: feathery HOWETS $y 3 ye ee 10 Humulus Japonicus (Japan Hop). HHA. 20 fect im vordlecealiy ee oad clown elmer 10 Hyacinthus candicans. H. Bulb. 3feet. A fine summer Hyacinth ......... 10 Iberis Gibraltarica. HP.1foot. Pink. | : me : S : Perennial Candyitisy ws es.) eee nO sempervirens. White. Ice Plant. HHA. % foot. Covered with watery blobs, resembling pieces of ice .... 5 Impatiens Sultani. GP. 1 foot. Bright rose; beautiful pot plant. .......... 10 - ee sf New hybrids. --.Varions colors;.very fine > . 4-7 > 25 Iris Kempferi (Japan Iris). HP. 2 feet. Seed saved from our own grand collection .. 10 Ipomoea coccinea. HA. 10 to 15 feet. Scarlet. Z ) Besteeal Gis Grane <= lutea. as Yellows, 52 Moning oiser eeee Sees a limbata. fe Violet and Rife x ; o- Texicana grandiflora alba. HHA. 20 feet. The popular Moonflower .. . 10 -- ae hybrida alba. 34 Three weeks earlier than preceding 10 es Horsfalliz. GP. 15 feet. Magnificent rosy scarlet flowers. ....... .. 925 6s Learii.. GP..15\feet.. | Violetblue: 2 2002, 2 eee ee ee ees Jacob's Pace (Polemonium ceruleum). HP.1 foot. Blue. iy ae eR ees alba). as Wihite> i: ae, so nea eee Jacobzea (Senecio). HA.1 foot. Mixed colors; useful for beds and erie 5 Joseph’s Coat. See Amaranthus. Kaulfussia amelloides. HA.1 foot Blue; for edgings 5 Lantana Hybrida mixed. GP. 2 feet. Rapid growers, showy and fice plogmers 5 Larkspur, Dwarf Rocket. HA.1 foot. Mixed colors . = “- Tall es HA. 2 feet. ii 5
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Flower Seeds, continued.
: : Per pkt.
Lathyrus latifolius. HP. 6feet. Scarlet... = Das i oP t ae Oe albus. HP. 6 feet. White. Se CASES ok st BON EO Lemon Verbena (Aloysia). GP. 3 feet. Lemon-scented foliage 10
Leontopodium alpinum (Gnaphalium). HP. % foot. White; the famous Alpine Edelweiss 25
pone iplion ee HA. Ya foots sOrange: > |: eretey Rie ammmaes euie | ensiflorus. Blue. 5 ae hybridus. i Mixed colors. j able tors ockwork) 4 Limnanthes Douglasii. HA.1 foot. White and yellow; fineforbeds ........ «5 Linaria bipartita alba. HP.1foot. White; fine forpot-culture..........2. «5 ne Cy mbalatia (Kenilworth Ivy), HP. Pine for vases, ete. .......-: .. 10 Linum flavum. HHP. % foot. Yellow; pretty for rockeries ..........2.. 10 < Standiioraum rubrum (Scarlet Flax). HA, 3% foot .:...-..:...... 5 Lobelia cardinalis. HP. Scarlet; beautiful herbaceous plant ............ 10 s seas: eet ihravinevanietiestomvaseswbaskets,ete), 49) 6]... 5 (ee aAxcOmiatare lueand white j= es so. ise SS ale a ee ee FTO es eteceanirue Crystal Palace var.). ‘Phe best for pots and edgings’ — .-. .. 4. 10 Love=Lies=Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus). HA. 3 feet 5 Love=in=a=Mist (Nigella Hispanica). HA. 1 foot. Blue . eee 5 Lupinus atroviolaceus. HA. 2 feet. Violet and white; fine spikes . 5 ‘s hybridus insignis. ‘ Dark red; very massive . 5 ‘¢ sulphureus. Yellow ; bright and attractive 5 ‘«s manus. HA. % foot. Blue and violet; pretty for edgings 5 ss ~= [lixed. A variety of colors . rte eee ene ne ds oe eg BSN gs 5 Lupins. HA. 2 feet. In separate colors: Blue, Rose, White, Yellow: each 5 $e of All colors, mixed; very showy . 5 Lychnis Chalcedonica. HP. 2 feet. Scarlet . ) _. ra mA Albace Wiehe ; Fine border plants 5 ‘«< fulgens. HHP. 1 foot. Bright scarlet; very showy . 10 ‘¢ Haageana hybrida. HP.1 foot. Variouscolors . 10 TMalope grandiflora. HA. 2 feet. Red ‘(a2 Oh alba. ‘‘ White .. ¢ Mallow-like flowers; very pretty . ct - Mixed. All colors . Marigold, African. HA.2feet. Lemon .....)4 5 es €§ Ss Orange . sept 5 “ a a Niort ete The seed of these Showy flow- : ‘ Pee een Dorada" 2 tec Mellow. Ga 2 em eecially saved 5 oe French Dwarf. HA.1 foot Mixed HORUS HAE Sel 88s HOWE eS ss a #2 Gold-striped . SUG
IMartynia proboscidea. HHA. 2 feet. Curious fruit used for pickles nibs a tbat a MMathiola bicornis (Night-scented Stock). HHA. % foot. White ........... ~=«5 Marvel of Peru. See Four O’Clocks.
Matricaria capensis plena. HA. 2 feet. White. }
_ eximea plena. ( Feverfew ; very useful for cutting . 5 TMaurandya Barclayana. GP. 1ofeet. Blueand white ...........2.2... 10 6s NEmecucolors -beautifuleereenhouse climber .@. | 2 2is . 4255. -. 2 2 ey «IO Mesembryanthemum tricolor. HHA. % foot. Various: for sunny and dry situations. 5 se cordifolium variegatum. For sub-tropical and Alpine bedding . 25 : ‘s : 3/
Mignonette, Large-flowering. HA. 3 foot. Buff . eer hee an ocean | oocas) 2 oe Golden Queen. ss Mellows =< : panera)
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Flower Seeds, continued.
Per pkt.
Mimosa pudica (Sensitive Plant), HHA. 34 feet. Pink. Curls up its leaves when
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Mimulus hybridus cupreus. HP.1 foot. Mixed colors. ] ‘« tigridioides. A As Monkey flowers. . ‘¢ duplex (Hose-in-Hose.) ‘ Double flowers. \ ee Moschatus. '% foot. The Musk Plant PE eer we ee ki Mina lobata. HHA. 15 feet. A beautiful climber; flowers changing from crimson to Orange and Cream. <3. ey ticda, ©. cee oh eee oe eee ee re Momordica balsamina. HHA. to feet. Balsam Apple = charantia. ay Balsam Pear : elaterium. i Squirting Cucumber . Tioon-Flower. See Ipomea. Tusa ensete. GP. 10 feet. The Abyssinian Banana ; splendid tropical plant . Tyosotis. See Forget-Me-Not.
NASTURTIUM. Beautiful bedding-plants. Planted in poor soil they flower profusely, and the colors of the flowers cannot be excelled. Empress of India and King of Tom Thumbs have beautiful dark foliage. Should be in every garden.
Tom Thumb. HA. % foot.
ie Scarlet. An old favorite ; very bright
os Spotted. Very showy and attractive
‘s Yellow. Bright and pretty s
es Black. King Theodore; very free- ‘ag nerine
S Rose. Very chaste; a great favorite :
= Bluish Rose (Czrulea rosea). Lovely shade al color
As Cream Colored (Pearl). . Pearly white ; distinct .
s Ruby King. A very brilliant shade of color . :
ie KingofTom Thumbs. Scarlet; fine dark green leaves ete
or Golden King of Tom Thumbs. Yellow; similar to above etcent in color. Be ae eres a) cde
e Empress of imdla. Crimson : Considered the meet ee ail. :
es Aurora. Primrose and pink ; quite a new combination of color .
s _ Lady Bird. Yellow and red ; very showy and attractive
oF Crystal PalaceGem. Yellow and crimson; makes a beautiful bo: Rer
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Tall or Climbing Varieties. In separate colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Orange, Yellow, Spotted, Purple, Scarlet, see each . mf emt BAG ec Or re i Po ee Tall. All colors, mixed . .s Collections of 8 veaatate varizties “sé os 12 of s sale 2 ppm Nemophila insignis. HA. % foot. Blue and white. Very pretty be Tlixed. e Fine for edgings Nertera depressa. GP. Creeping plant, bearing coral berries 3 : Nicotiana affinis. HHA. 3 feet. White; species of Tobacco, sia Deciey. fragrant
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ad colossea. HHA. 6 feet. A noble foliage plant for sub-tropical gardening . - Nycterinia selaginoides. HHP. ¥% foot. Pink... . . . } Fine for hanging-bas-
Zz capensis. es White and blue. § kets or edgings. (Enothera acaulis. HA.1foot. White. .... (Re varieties of the Evening
“e Drummondii ‘ Yellow . Primrose are very large- |
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Oxalis tropzloides. HA. % foot. Dark yellow; brown roRaee fine for aa Beddine Pzony officinalis. HP. 1% feet. Single; mixed colors . Ree re Pky es
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Ts Flower Seeds, continued. PANSY (Viola tricolor; Heartsease). This is a hardy annual, the stalks attaining nee ae height of six inches. All our seed is saved from the best and most noted growers, both in Europe and America, and cannot be equalled. They should be carefully treated and cultivated in order to produce large flowers and good foliage. Seed should be sown early in autumn or very early in the spring, preferably in a frame. There is nothing finer than a bed of these showy and popular flowers. Black (Faust). Very intense . : . $0 Io White. With black eye; very Licuve 10 Pure Yellow (The Gem). Fine for borders 10 Striped and [lottled. Very pretty . 10 Bronze. Rich color, and very effective IO a aan Beautiful for beds and masses re) Emperor William. Blue; the finest of the blues ; IO Lord Beaconsfield. Violet and white; handsomely shaded 5 IO Snow Queen. White, pure, no eye; satiny gloss IO tol NERO Grand and effective for beds and masses . IO Violet oe Odier or Fine-Blotched. Very large flowers, bright rich colors . 25 Giant Trimardeau. A fine strain of very large flowers . : 25 Bugnot’s Superb-Blotched. A fine strain of very large flowers : 50 Peacock. Beautifully marked in gorgeous colors: extra fine . 25 Our Own Unsurpassed Mixture. This cannot be excelled . 25 Good Mixed. A fine strain; all shades of color. . . ; 10 Collection of 6 separate varieties, 50 cts. 6<é 12 oe 66 $i. oo C3 24 66 66 $1. 50 Passiflora czrulea. HHP. 10 feet. Blue Passion flower . 15 ae gracilis. i White us : 10 Pelargonium (Fancy Geranium). GP. 2 feet. Mixed eolore: ; 25 Pentstemon. HP. 2 feet. American Varieties Mixed. ) These are very Showy sal oe us European BS grand for mixed borders. i Perilla Nankinensis. HHA. 1% feet. ) Dark purple foliage plants, ‘¢ Jaciniatus. a for ribbon borders, etc. >
Petunia. HHP.1¥% feet. These well known plants for summer bedding, are also very useful for house-culture as well as for pots. os Single, Hybrid varieties. Fine mixed es Striped and blotched. ‘‘ nantes as ‘‘ - Large-flowering, superb strain . Large-flowered Fringed. Extrafine .
OL en Dwarf Inimitable . aie Double, Large-flowering. Mixed alors. i ; OG i Large-flowering Fringed. Extra fine .
PHLOX DRUMMONDII. HA. 1 foot. These popular anne ¢ are es ell ener to re-
quire description, and should be in every garden. They are also useful for pots in the house. The grandiflora section are very fine.
Ordinary Class. In separate colors: Scarlet, White, bea oe Rose, Yellow, uC Dark Red: each : ae ue Fine mixture of above colors. Morente Grandiflora (Large-flowered Section). In separate colors: White, Scarlet, Rose,
Yellow, Striped, Deep Purple, Crimson with White oe each Finest mixture of above colors . a ae New Dwarf Fireball. Glowing scarlet.
aa ae Snowball. Pure white. Fancy Ilixed. All colors ae Cuspidata. The Star of Quedlinburg . Graf Gero l'lixed. Grand for market work cmd : Collections of 12 separate varieties, erandiftota, 75 penta! Collections of 12 separate varieties, New Dwarf, $1.
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Flower Seeds, continued.
Phlox decussata. HP. 2 to 3 feet. Mixed colors; fine for borders and shrubberies . oe: Picotee. HHP. 2 feet. Good double mixture .. . et ARs pre eee “6 Extra fine ; saved from stage abe A hee 345 cs 4s aes ee eee! Pink. See Dianthus. y “2 eae raben Ee ant at Prk White. { Large Chinese Bell-flowers. . Io Polemonium. See Jacob’s Ladder. Polyanthus EieLe elatior). HP. 3% foot. Fine for mixed borders ........ { 10 ae HP. 34 foot. Finest gold-laced ; selected. . ... 25
Poppy. HA 2 feet. Nothing is more gorgeous and lasting ee a ‘Bed af fheee peaneibul flowers. To keep up a continuous bloom, cut off the seed-pods as they form:
“ one Mephisto. © Scarlet, with’ black spots =. 72 222°. ss 2 ie a ene eee a Danebrog. Scarlet, with white cross in center . aches’ RSW NS (96-55 7 Cateye ae Bas >> ‘* Blag.of ‘Truce: - Beautiful satiny white -.s-.- 22 2 )& 2)oh eae ee = ‘© Nudicaule (Iceland Peppy). - Yellow}; very pretty -- = 2 2.2 See een te = ““.. Ieeland:. . Inadine mixture: 4 > > Oe SSS ee eG a ‘« Shirley. Semi-double, beautiful colors RUS LTE Sa 2k) eae ere xs Double, Mikado. :- White and starlet-fringed > <S., s.% 9. 22. ss eto is ‘« Carnation-flowered. Various colors ) Beautiful massive and handsome (
66 ‘« Pzony-flowered. He gr flowers : 5 -- bracteatum. HP.: Orange searlet: «245 Seg es ee >: orientale. it Scarlet; purple spots .. . Ge ie wae 5 ee ee
Portulaca. HA. % foot. Showy and well-known flowers, Belipntinen in a sunny position. In separate colors : Purple, White, ae Scarlet, Yellow, coe each 5 5
zs Mixture of all the finest colors . oe Double-flowering. In separate colors ; Scarlet: Orange, “White, Rose, Suipet ; Purple: each ... Ba ces e ee pee ee 5 Jt a ees a Double, mixture of colors, fries ce v5) Rh gee ee 2a eee Potentilla. HP. 1% feet. Single mixed. Fine for border Slants 295 bee eee “ Ee Double-flowering. Mixed ..... S25
Primula Sinensis (Chinese Primrose.) GP. 34 foot. Universal fanoetes fee fife Hotes emit greenhouse during winter and spring. Our seed has been saved from the largest flowers only. They require rich soil.
=: -- fimbriata alba. White; beautifully fringed. . . .. 2 2... 25 ss “6 “6 robra.: Red = fine ior house work, = <1.+5 . See ee eee es “ a coccinea. Bright red; showy and attractive .. 2... ... 25 s “ os cerulea. Blue; quite distinct; fine... . a ee ees -- me ee Kermesina splendens. Crimson; very pale. Slee ames = se ae punctataatropurpurea. Striped; delicate and pretty . . 25 és os $6 Pinest) Mixed 4s. a4 aig eee stg 2 eee ae *: = filicifolia (Fern-leaved). Finest mixed. ........ . 50 <- “ Double White. Tacs ; : ae ae BS “7 “Red: Very useful for design work . 75 23 3 ae ‘- Mixed. ‘+s ~—obconica. Pale Gilac, fine for pots ; a.perfectigem: ~~ 2.2 2 4. 2" 4 eas ee ss. Cashmieriana, _HP:.% foot.. Very.early; cosy lilaco 9) 2 2 ee ‘* cortusoides (Siberian Primrose);~ HP. 1 foot: Deeprose : ya. +-.° 2 2 eo ‘< “Japonica.” HP. 1% feet; Various.coloss:sbeantitul)- - 2 ee ee ee ‘s. vulgaris. HP: 7% foot. . The English Vellow Primcose . 7 2 4) 4 tet ee eee Pyrethrum atrosanguineum. HP.1 foot. Darkscarlet .... $e) 2) aureum (Golden-feather). HP. % foot. Yellow foliage ; fox edges of hordes: 10 ss Large-flowering Hybrids. 2 feet. Single, mixed colors ........ I0 os -- Ee fg Double a Japttares 25 as uliginosum. 3 to 4 feet. Daisy-like flowers, excellent for une. jd Rees
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i, Flower Seeds, continued. Per pkt. Rhodanthe. HHA. 1 foot. Very beautiful, delicate-looking Everlastings, much prized for winter bouquets.
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Ricinus (Castor-Oil Plant), HHA. Noble ornamental foliaged ie) very much faced ee centers of beds and sub-tropical gardening. ‘¢ Borboniensis. 15 feet. Immense foliage of a violet color . ‘«¢ Cambodgensis. 5 feet. Dark purple foliage, with a black stem . ‘¢ Gibsoni. 5 feet. Dark purple-red foliage and stems <“¢ ~communis. 6 feet. Green foliage “Finest Mixed . re OMe ae ae rey ery iy cole toe See ke gs Rivinia Humilis. GP. 2 feet. A pretty greenhouse plant, bearing long racemes of scarlet berries. Very showy . ee A eee I saints a Rocket, Sweet. HP. 2 feet. Purple. ) rT “ White. § Romneya Coulteri. HHP. 6to8 feet. The great Californian Poppy. The flowers are pure white, 4 to 5 inches across, with yellow stamens and have a delicate primrose perfume. It isa grand acquisition to the garden . Salpiglossis. HHA. 1% feet. Beautiful annuals with large funnel- shaped flowers, deli- cately veined and mottled with various colors; finest mixed Ss Salvia. Exceedingly handsome plants, admirably adapted to beds or mixed borders.
Well known old-fashioned varieties
ss . splendems (Scarlet Sage). HHP. 3 feet. Scarlet .
CL iaares flora alba. White
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oO patens. HHP. 3 feet. One of the finest blue AbereH in yc ultipation } ; Sanvitalia procumbens fl. pl. HA. % foot. Yellow; Beautiful dwarf annual for beds or
rockeries ; 5 Sie Saponaria Calabrica. HA. % foot. aan for beds or rockeries ae ocymoides splendens. : Pp. foot. Fine for rockwork
Scabiosa. HA. 1% to 2% feet. Bide is the old-fashioned ‘‘ Mourning Bride.” It is very showy in borders and very useful for cutting.
ue candidissima (Snowball). Pure white . ae Large-flowering Double Mixed . ae Dwarf Double Mixed
Schizanthus. HHA.2 feet. Elegant and fee: AOweTiae annuals eomane a Brent range of color and very suitable for growing in pots in the greenhouse. Finest Mixed
Schizopetalon Walkerii. HA. 3 foot, White swith faseiht inieed Ae vers : Sedum ceruleum (Stonecrop). HA. &% foot. A pretty little blue flower for Toecies. beds, etc. Senecio elegans. See Jacobza. Sensitive Plant. See Mimosa. Silene pendula ruberrima (Catch-fly). HA. 1 foot Red; very pretty annual for beds as ae Mixed sorts. Very showy SU? oe Heicg too 8 at on Re em Mra ee Smilax (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides). GP. 6 en Well-known climber, much used by florists and for house decoration ust ash pd alan, essa eee NS. Aun ee Msg Snapdragon. See Antirrhinum. Solanum capsicastrum. GP. 2 feet. Pretty plants with red berries for winter decora- tion of the house and conservatory ; sometimes called ‘* Jerusalem Cherry.” yn A ven REG ek PA A eon Reale rea Statice incana hybrida (Sea Lavender). GP. va feet. Beautiful for winter bouquets ; Mixed SB Ne Ba neta eal Ca Ti) cs oe) hs ‘¢ latifolia. Blue ; fine for winter pevaners. RR Nes ee hace bed ss Stevia serrata. GP. au feet. Pure white; a very useful Baa iouiers are very much used for bouquets in winter ion Saar AnPaer Ay cl rare ean eee
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Per pkt. STOCKS, German Ten=-Weeks. HHA. 1 foot The Stocks are well-known and
admired as summer blooming plants, for their great beauty and variety of ; seed should be sown early in spring, in*frames or the house, and should be transplanted several times to ensure a dwarf, compact habit. They are also useful for potsand window boxes.
Dwarf Large-flowering, in separate colors: White, Canary-Yellow, ps Blue,
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cs -- Finest mixture, all colors Senet core ; Collections of 6 separate colors, 50 Cente: as Pe 0 as 75 cents.
Large-Flowering Wallflower-leaved. Mixed colors . Dwarf Snowflake. White, for pots and forcing ; extra . Cut and Come Again. Produces pure white flowers from Seely spring to ine ‘fall,
and frequent cutting seems to make them come faster
Stocks, Intermediate or Agitamell in separate colors: White, e, Crimson, Light I Blue,
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Brompton, Biennial or Winter, in separate colors : White, Crimson, Light
Blue, Violet, Sulphur-Yellow : each Ss Mixture of above colors . ce Ae
Emperor or Perpetual. Mixed coiors . Sunflower.
HA. Noclass of plants are more useful than the Sunflower ; for borders, mixing among shrubs or covering and hiding fences, outhouses etc., they cannot be surpassed. The seeds make good chicken food, and the dried stalks are capital fire-wood ; should be in every garden.
Single, Annuus, Single, Russian. 6feet . . : Macrophyllus giganteus. 5 feet. Yellow, pyramidal . ake Primrose colored. 5 feet. Very fine . ,
Oscar Wilde. 5 feet. Orange and black oe
Argophyllus. 4 feet. Silvery foliage, small flowers Double, Californicus fl. pl. 5 feet. Large; double orange
Globosus fistulosus. 6 feet. Saffron
Oculatus viridis. 4 feet. Green centered
Nanus fl. pl. 3 feet. Yellow dwarf double .
Sweet Peas. HA. 4to6 feet. Very beautiful and sweet-scented flowers, of which no
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praise is needed. Adonis. Carmine; a very beautiful shade Butterfly. White, ‘tinted lilac ; delicately pretty. Mrs. Sankey. Pure white; a grand variety Black Purple. Black; deep and commanding White. Pure white; fine for cutting . : Light Blue and Purple. A pretty combination Striped. Very showy and attractive . ahs Vesuvius. Dark red; very brilliant : Painted Lady. Rose and white; a universal favorite : Alba magnifica. Pure white; very large; one of the best . Princess Beatrice. Rose; very chaste and pretty . Boreatton. Maroon; a beautiful new shade ; Princess of Wales. Blue and white; very attractive Regie are hy ie Miss Blanche Ferry. Pink and white, a dwarf variety ; strorg stems . fnyincible Scarlets wee |
rt Blue . The brightest of their color e Carmine (Cardinal) \
Orange Prince. Orange, scarlet. Quite a new shade ; very fine Fairy Queen. White and rose; very pretty and showy : Queen of the Isles. Scarlet ; mottled with white and purple .
Collections (imported) of 12 separate varieties, 50 cents.
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GENERAL CATALOGUE OF THE TUNED STATES NURSERIES. 79 Flower Seeds, continued. Per pkt. Sweet Sultan. HA. 1¥% feet. Showy annual for borders; mixed colors ... . . . $0 05 Sweet William. HP. 1% feet. A very popular free-flowering favorite, producing large heads of beautiful colored flowers. Very effective in beds, borders or shrubberies. $s Single Mixed. A fine strain 5 se Auricula-eyed. Selected mixture Ke) oe Double Mixed. Very lasting ; $e) Tacsonia Von Volxemii. GP.10 feet. Beautiful precanodee pimbes ith lovely nealet flowers, resembling a Passion-flower .. . 25 Tagetes signata pumila. HA. 1 foot. Brown and yellow; a miniature Marigold; fine for beds or ribbon borders . Bk ORR Seek eich hs Ale) a at Tassel Flower (Cacalia). HA. 2 feet. Mixed, scarlet and orange haces ope Thunbergia. HHA. 5 feet. Ornamental climbers ; also very useful for vases antl Hane e baskets; buff, white, orange, etc., in mixture . . 5 Torenia. HHA. 1 foot. Beautiful plants for vases, baskets etc. They bloom ‘continually during the summer in the open ground, and in the greenhouse during winter. Of Bailloni. Deep yellow and maroon . eee reg Piet tts, ae 25 cc Fournieri. Porcelain blue and rich vole throat, bright yellow 25 oc White Wings. Pure white, flushed with rose at the throat . 25 Trifolium suaveolens (Sweet-scented Clover). HA. Purple . Soran ee ed ene ee Tritoma uvaria grandiflora (Red-Hot-Poker Plant), HP. 3 feet. Very effective in shrubberies and borders . IO Tropzolum Lobbianum. HHA. 6 feet. The foliage of these is smaller than the ordi- nary tall Nasturtium, but is much brighter, while the flowers have an unusual brilliancy and are more profuse. They are largely used for hanging baskets, vases and trellis-work, and come in very useful for winter decora- tion of the greenhouse. oe oe Brilliant. Rich scarlet 10 as af Spit-tire se lemy Ted. 10 ss s¢ Asa Gray. White. A 10 us os Napoleon III. Yellow, Enotted brown : 10 #6 OG Finest mixed ah aon : 10 ue Canariense. The well known Canary- Bird home 10 Valerian. HP. 1% feet. Showy hardy perennials, with large heads SE aif searicn rose and white flowers. In mixture . 5
Verbena. HHP. (Trailing.) Nothing are finer or more ‘e showy than Verbenas, ‘for beds or borders, blooming continuously as they do from spring until autumn. Although perennials, they flower the same season if sown early. In separate colors: Scarlet, White, Blue, Striped: each .
os Hybrida Mixed. Very select strain . cee os Mammoth. Aselected strain, with very ange Mowers
Veronica (Speedwell). HP. 1 to 2 feet. Beautiful hardy class of plants ror bodes: mixed varieties . SEE Dy. Vinca. HHP. 1% feet. Fine for conservatory, ‘parlor windows, borders or beds.
OG alba. Pure white oC rosea. Rose pid AR ea lee ele rosea alba. White, with red eye . me Mixture of colors .
Violets. HHP. % foot. Well- Evown sweet- eeonted fanorites: The Seed alee, a good while to germinate. Blue and White .
Viscaria oculata (Rose of Heaven). HA. 1 ‘ene Rose, awh dark eye Wallflower. HHP. 1% feet. Old fashioned flowers, very useful for spring bedava!
ue Single. Large-flowering mixed . o¢ Double. Large-flowering mixed . ee ; OG In imported collection of 6 double Sots , Whitlavia grandiflora. HA. 1 foot. Blue, bell-shaped flowers . ee alba. White
Wigandia Vigieri. HHP. 4 feet. Oracmental fellas foe sub: tr anical Horls
80 GENERAL CaTraLoGUE OF THE UNITED States NURSERIES. Flower Seeds, continued. , d Per ipkt: Xeranthemum. HA. 2 feet. Fine old everlasting ; mixed colors . ; ~<.). .S ij Fones Yucca filamentosa (Adam's Needle). HHP. 6 feet. Fine for specimens on lawn, large rockeries and berate flowers creamy white. ... 10
Zinnia. HA. 1 to 2 feet. Fine bedding and border as blooming long and abundantly Flowers are very rich and varied in color, and our seed, being carefully selected from fine blooms only, cannot fail to give satisfaction.
“- Double. In separate colors : White, Purple, Yellow, Scarlet, Salmon, Rose: each 5 “6 6s Mixture of above colors and others .. . ee et Oe OE ee ee ~ >: New Giant. Robust flowering; mixed edlors eras a ere A ec es 1" ce cs Dwart Larsée-flowering :-mixed colors, *7i0-) "eee ee eS ng s Striped or Zebra‘; :mixed colorss.cue 4a Meet yar oe ee ee “ és Pompone., . Small flowers ;2mixedycolors v4 24. 2 jee ee > in collections of ‘to separate'colors fo 5 Ae ieee eee eo
Ornamental Grasses.
Many of these grasses, if cut before they are entirely ripe, will be found useful in the form ation of winter bouquets.
Per pkt.
Agrostis nebulosa (Cloud Grass). HA. 1 foot. Feathery-like. Useful for bouquets .. 5 Arundo donax. HP. to feet. Fine for sub-tropical work; noble ..- ....... . 10 ss ‘« fol. var. HP. 1o feet. Variegated foliage; very handsome. . . aa.
Avena sterilis (Animated Oats). HA. 2 feet. Drooping panicles; look pretty cut in vases 5 Briza maxima (Large Quaking Grass). HA. 1 foot q Effective when mixed with ever- ss
‘s gracilis (Slender Quaking Grass). i ) lastings 5 Bromus brizeformis. HP. 2 feet. Graceful panicles; very attractive ........ 5 Coix lachryma (Job’s Tears). HA.1% feet. Pretty seeds, used for necklaces 5 Eragrostis elegans (Love Grass). HA.1 foot. Pretty dancing spikelets . 5
Erianthus Ravenne (Plume Grass). HP. 1ofeet. Very stately for lawns and orders tO
Eulalia Japonica (Zebra-Grass). HP. 6 feet. Striped foliage; large handsome plumes . 10 Gynerium argenteum (Pampas Grass). HHP.8 feet. Beautiful plumes ....... Io Hordeum jubatum (Squirrel-Tail Grass). HA. 2 feet’ Pretty bushy heads ...... 5
Lagurus ovatus (Hare’s-Tail Grass). HA. 2 feet. Very peculiar and downy seed Heads ager 85 Stipa pennata (Feather Grass). HP.1% feet. Very graceful. Very showy when dyed. 10
Tripsacum dactyloides (Sesame Grass). HP. 4 feet. Singular; fine for borders. . . . Io Zea Japonica (Striped Maize).- HA. 3-feet) Very effective forshtibbenics ee ear ees Collection:of t2 Ornamental -Grasses. 20 es eel ee ee ee eo
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Palm Seeds.
For decoration of the house, greenhouse, etc., their tropical appearance have a very pleas- ing effect. We only enumerate here a few of the leading kinds, as the seeds, ripening at differ- ent seasons and in different climates, keep arriving at various seasons of the year, but we will at all times be happy to forward any enquirer a full list of varieties with prices.
Per pkt, Areca lutescens. One of the finest of the Arecas, with rapid and graceful growth; stems yellow: eee, GP OR 2S Brahea filifera. ae ae ee tea es, ath direads tee fllaiesies hanging from the seg- ments. Very handsome, beautiful for vases... . 25
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Per pkt. Kentia Belmoreana. Very handsome plants for dinner-table decorations, ere etc. It also stands variedtemperatures well. . .. . Se baa ee POL2 5 Latanica Borbonica. Broad fan-shaped leaves of Tice growth, onal is par excellence the Palm for piazzas, halls, lawns or house decoration ... . fx dicot a heberenor ane? 25)
Pandanus utilis (The Screw Pine). A fine decorative plant for vases, jardinieres, etc., and as it stands gas, dust and rough usage, will be found invaluable SMe
Orchid Seeds.
Seeds of Cypripedium Hybrids.
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During the past season we have artificially hybridized numbers of Cypripedium blossoms, making crosses as distinct as the flowering season would admit of. This seed we now offer for sale to those who wish to try the experiment of raising Cypripediums from seed. We may say in advance that we would not recommend the experiment to any one except those with a collec- tion of Orchids, and who understand the treatment of the young plants: but to such we feel it will be a pleasure to watch the growth and development of the plant, whose flower may be a distinct and valuable form, worth perhaps several hundred dollars. Our collections of Cypri- pediums is the largest in the world, and we have upward of 2,000 seedlings ourselves which have never blossomed. Such of our seedlings, however, as have bloomed, are in most cases very valuable, and we have sold them at high prices.
The seed should be planted in sphagnum moss on the top of a pot, around a larger plant. After two leaves have developed they may be transferred to thumb-pots, and, as they grow, into larger pots. We have had them bloom in from 2 to 5 years’ time from the sowing of the seed. The names of the species used in the hybridization will appear on each packet of seed.
Per pkt., 75 cts.
Good News from Patrons.
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO, April 25, 1592. Plants arrived in good condition, and gave satisfaction. A. R. ALDRICH, Florist.
WALTHAMSTOWE FARM, CHELTENHAM, PA., March 76, 7892. The plants arrived in excellent order, and I am pleased with your selections. S. M. WATER.
ROCKSIDE, YONKERS, N. Y., May 9, 7592. The plants arrived in exceller.t order, and are very satisfactory. Thanks for your generous gift of prize Chrysanthemums. Mrs. J. HALL Dow.
PITTSFORD, April 75, 7892. The Palms and Ferns arrived in first-class order, and when unwrapped look as fresh and nice as if just out of your greenhouse. JI am yery much pleased with them. C. RICHARDSON.
JACKSONVILLE, OREGON, May 23, 7892. ‘Permit me to express to you the satisfaction I felt upon receiving the seven fine Chrysanthemums and other plants from you. They were very large for mailing plants, and were received in such fine condition. They were the best plants I have received by mail, and I buy a goodly number each year. Mrs. LIONEL WEBSTER.
JERSEY City, N.J., JUNE 78, 7892. Allow me to express thanks to you for the neatness and thoroughness with which you filled my order for Ferns. The plants, too, please me. I donot remember in quite along experience to have received greater satis- faction for one or many dollars. JOHN R. ELGar.
NORRISTOWN, Pa., May 9, 7892. I received my plants yesterday in very good order, and I thank you for your kindness, and for the extra plants. They are very much finer than any we can get near home, and I have had from several places. Mrs. ANDREW M. GALLAGHER.
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UNITED STATES NURSERIES.
Flower Seeds by Weight.
The following seeds are generally required in large quantities, and will be supplied at the
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Per oz. EemOzs Ageratum Mexicanum. . _. . . $0 30 | Nasturtium, Tom Thumb, Scarlet . $0 20 Alyssum, Sweet .. . ees |S iat er ORe rat ss Yellow . . 20 Antirrhinum Srapdeen), Finest Mixed 40 | ty es Spotted . = (20 Aquilevia, Fine:mixed ¢ 2 2-2 & Roel ss ee Empress of Aster, Mixed China or German... .. 40 | India . . 40 Balsams, Double Mixed... .... . 40 "3 - Mixed . . 15 -- Camellia-flowered, Finest. - -1 50 ae APONTE CS ee Ls BE Balloon Vine. 9... . 2 8 eo | Nemophila insienis;Sluc aie eee a Bartonia aurea. Yellow ...... . 30 | Pamsy, Fine Mixed I 00 Calendula Meteor .......... 301 ‘« Giant Trimardeau 3 00 &s Prince of Ofnee Pave eee hee ‘s Pv& M.'s; Unsurpassed 6 oo Calliopsis, Single Mixed ....... 30) Petunia, Striped and Blotched . I 00 Canary Bird Flower. ....... . 50. Phlox Drummondii, Fine Mixed .. . 50 Gandy tuft, Whife? “2-202 6° roe See ue us Large-flowering “s Punpler eo 4 ae, Cee On Mixed ey Mae oreo Rs eR aN hes | Poppy Carnation, Double Mixedis yes sese. 30 é< Empress) White. 2) 66 | Portulaca, Single Mixed. ...... . 40 Canna, riseaiacd S45 Eee Pyrethrum (Golden Feather) Pe eR gh SO © Crozy’s Dwarf Miaka. Be ar Ricinus (Castor Beans), Mixed! ==-4:.5 2 «ro Chrysanthemum, Single Mixed .. . . 30 Salvia splendens, Saletan? ti Ales gO be Double WMecdae ee ae Saponaria Calabrica silage Sele": Pe cuieaean ane 30 Gineracia maritima, 2 ~ 7 = eo aioe ere, Wied ss Et Clarkia, Mixed © 0, ao ee ee Cobea scandens. ......... . 75 | Sweet Pea, White Sieh Collinsia bicolor... . JS 126 a Scarlet, (Invincible) . Convolyulus major (vionrane Glory) ee e2O i Blue c “ MiINOE; Dwact ) on eo ne Carmine - Cosmos hybridus, Mixed... .... 75 “ Black Purple Cypress Vine, Mixed .. ... =. . .-.-30 - Butterfly 27, Dahlia, Double Mixed “7; (20455. 20 75 og Painted Lady Sa af Single Mixed, our own saving . I 50 Miss Blanche Ferry . - Dianthus Chinensis (China Pink) . . . 40 ey Blush Digitalis (Foxglove), Mixed ..... . 30 - Light Blue and Purple Eschscholtzia Californica .. .. . . 30 Striped . Four O’Clocks, Mixed . . 2...) ~ 20 “ Fine Mixed . Gaillardia picta; (222 -0-e cee pO Eckford’s Mixed “ Lorenziana ......... 50 | Sweet William, Fine Mixed .... . 30 Godetia, Mixed .. . J. 22 eof pi, 36 4¢Suntlower, Domble Calitornian : 7-2 Zo Hollyhock, Double Nieea ..... . 75 | Stocks, Ten-Weeks, Ordinary Mixed . . 75 Larkspur, Dwart Rocket). --5-214 - 230 a « Double German . 3 00 J Tall Rocket. o>. wo. 202 +307|-Phanberviay Pine: Mixed 45-2292 50 Linum rubrum (Scarlet Flax) . . .. 40 Tropzolum Lobbianum, Mixed... . 40 Lupins, Mixed ... > btpitk... yoaco | Verbena, Hybrid Mixed:z.. «5 >. Sean 7 200 Marigold, African, Mixed 2 bt 2 a 3Ol| Virginian rStockaiitzedess7 5 seo 66 French, Mised. os 5.) 30 | Viscania oculata 2g ee Mignonette, Large-flowering. .... . 15 | Wallflower, Single Mixed. ..... . 30 ee Hybrid Spiral . Di fo: Zinta, Done Mixcda ih. e) .. eee AS a Macher 2th eee nS ‘¢ New Giant Robust, Mixed moe inne
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Bulbs for Spring Planting.
Begonias, TI uberous-Rooted.
Probably no family of plants has been hybridized with such success as this, the result being flowers both double and single, of innumerable shades of color, ranging from pure white, through rose and pink to intense crimson and fiery scarlet, and from the deepest yellow to tawny brown and brilliant orange, and often attaining a size of from five to six inches in diam- eter. They are among the finest flowering plants for greenhouse and window decoration, as well as for summer bedding. Being easy of cultivation, they should be in every collection. Bego- nias should be kept cool and shaded. Do not try to force them, as they are apt to become long and ‘‘spindling.”. They should be watered sparingly at first, but once well started, give plenty of water and air. When done blooming, dry off and store away, in the same manner as Dahlias or other bulbous roots.
We beg tocall special attention to our colored plate, showing the different types of Begonias, of which our unsurpassed collection is very extensive and complete, and have much pleasure in offering the following special collections of our own selection of these grand varieties at the following low rates;
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS.
6 Named Double Varieties in distinct and separate colors, $2.75. 6 Single Varieties in distinct and separate colors, $1.75.
Single Varieties.
These are from an extra selected strain, and the colors are very fine. Each Per doz.
Dark Red, Rose, Pure White, Blush White | . gat Mary O35 3 50 Orange Red, Dark Rose, Yellow ail shades, Bronze or Copper Re ee Nar SOT © 5 OO Bre a ee a 3 a IO SIngle, Mixed. Allcolors .. . Pee ee eer TOO aio.) 420) 212.100 Jes For type of Single Begonias, see me Ty icolored plate. Double Varieties. Adelina Lefevre. Rose, spotted red. Dwarf, and a good bedder; very showy ... . er Blanche Duval. Creamy white; guard petals deep blush ; large flowers of the finest iOuMeaGwuciiaandinreel* «(See tig. 2, on colored plate) 9 4.0 ee 50 Charlemagne Denisard. Red, striped with white, clear centre; grand flower ... . 50 Clemence Denisard. Satin rose; very free bloomer and one of the finest varieties (Seeumtcmesmon: Colored) plate) ." 9. 2. Meme alcaiaes eter ae 50
Davisii. Flowers of a peculiar and beautiful Shes as currant ea very effective ; dwarf. TAMMIE ROKMOECG UM OMM ACs at ieh fe et al bas Her een ce ae Gee ee a 75
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Dr. Gaillard. Ofa brilliant glittering red color, a beautiful flower for contrasting. . . $0 75 Grand Alexandre. Carmine red; very ae and fine for Pa oe ie 4, on
eslored plate) 2s. ccn =ne : 50 Gringalet. Perfectly formed flowe ers of a rosy currant See very fioriteroue SE Sait 75 Madame Gaillard. Flowers of a pleasing shade of rosy carmine, and very effective . . 50 Madame Courtier. Flowers white, suffused with pale et kee als Dwarf ; fine for
heddine 6 I oo Madame Arnoult. Of a most Seieeie ands of panied block: Shen adeed deeper:
flowers almost circular, of the finest shape and form; habit freeand dwarf. . . I 00 Marie Mazoyer. Flowers pure white, habit dwarf; makesasplendid bedder. . . . . 75 Mistress Franck. White, eee tinged with sulphur flowers very large, a useful