THE HORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER. 



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BOULE DE NEIGE CARNATION 



The beet white Carnation known. A vigorous grower, large 

 flower, very floriterous. The flowers never split. Rooted cut- 

 tings at low rates. Sample flower and prices sent on applica- 

 tion. 



E. D. SMAW, 



Box 305. Chicopee, Statis. 



Feb 2 



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SITUATIONS WANTED. 



A POSITION as Head Gardener by a man having worked 15 

 years in Europe and lu in this country. Thoroughly com- 

 petent in all branches ot borticulture, understands propagating 

 roses and treatment of greeuhous" plants, fruit trees and vege- 

 tables. Bouquets and other floral desigcs set on most approved 

 principles. Will accept asituivtion in any department. Address 

 J. L., Blm Place, Brooliline, Mass. 



AS Propagator by middle of March by a German, married, in 

 a coiiiniercial establishment, or to take charge of a flrst- 

 class private place. 20 years experience and the best of refer- 

 ence. Address Gardent-r, care of W. S. Hayes, Howningtowu, 

 Pa. feb '2 



BY a Practical Gardener, married, no children, acquainted 

 with all kinds ot in and outdoor culture for pleasure and 

 proflt; forcing vegetables, plauts and fruits. Able to manage 

 any place and take responsible charge. Satisfactory reference 

 as a trustworthy, first-cla^s man of easy temper, strictly sober, 

 honest and iudustriou--. Address M. L., Landscape Gardener, 

 Elm Grove P. O., Wheeling, W. Va. 



BY a sober, honest and industrious young man, one who has 

 been accustomed to working in a nursery, and can bud, 

 graft, «fec. Address at once "Nursery," care of C. H. Marot, 

 S14 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. 



A FIRST-CLASS Gardener wishes a situation ; has a thorough 

 kuowlege of the business in all its branches, Ac, with the 

 best of reterence. Apply or address Gardener, care of Wil- 

 liam Sutherland, 2l8t St., below Green, Phila. 



AS Foreman and First-Class Propagator ; thoroughly experi- 

 enced in the cultivation and propagation of stove and 

 greenhouse plants,ro8es,cleuiatises,surubs,conifers,<fcc. Would 

 not object to a ^lr^t-class private place. Address T. F., care 

 John Saul, Nurseryman, Washington, D. C. 



AS Gardener in a private or commercial place. Well up in 

 the various branches. Can show the best certificates from 

 some of the largest e^tabli8hments in Scotland, yiz : the Ardross 

 Castle Gardens, the Lochalsh Castle Gardens, and the Lewis 

 Castle Gardens, the seat of Sir Jame^ Matheson, Bart, of the 

 Lewes. Also for last fi years have been m one of the leading 

 places in Hamilton, Canada. Address Roderick Cameron, care 

 Wm. Shaw, Victoria Ave., North Hamilton, Canada. 



AS Gardener in a private or commercial establishment. Un- 

 derstands the management of pleasure g.ounds, vegetable 

 and fruit gardens, graperies and forcing houses, with a decided 

 knowledge of plant culture and propagation, having 12 years' 

 practical experience in this country and Europe. Address 

 (iardener, 137 Congress St., Troy, N."Y. 



AS Foreman and Propagator, by a man who thoroughly un- 

 derstands his business in all its various branches, the 

 growing of soft and hard wood, and is a successful rose grower. 

 Has had 16 years experience in the business. Would take a 

 first-class commercial or a good private place. Address Pro- 

 pagator, care of Hoopes Bro. & Thomas, West Chester, Ches- 

 ter Co., Pa. 



BY an American, single, as Gardener. Is competent t» take 

 charge of greenhuuses. graperies, &c., or a first-class pri- 

 vate place. 2(1 years' experience, and well recommended. Ad- 

 drees Wm. J. Brewer, Newburgh, Orange Co., N. Y. 



SITU.VnON wated by a gardener, middle-aged, wife, no chil- 

 dren, 5% years in present situation, long practical experi- 

 ence in all branches of the business. Can be at liberty on or 

 before March 1st. Address 1330Girard avenue, Phila. Pa. 



IN a sale place by a man capable of growing extra fine rose- 

 buds for market. Can grow everything in the florists' line. 

 Good bouquet maker, and has large experience in construction 

 of greenhouses for practical use. No objection to private 

 place. First-class references. Address J. CONNELL, corner 

 Mill and Hancock, Springfield, Mass. 



BY a first-class Propagator, in a good Nursery or Florist Es- 

 tablishment. Address, Propagator, care Mr. John Saul, 

 Nurseryman and Florist, Washington, D. C. nov3 



BY a young man, a Situation in (ireenhouses, has had expe- 

 rience with Dingee & Conard Co. for several years. Under- 

 stands the growing of Roses, Shrubs, Evergreens and otber 

 plants. Would go as assistant, make himself generally useful, 

 or would like to take charj^e of a small place. Can go on the 

 ioth January. Address, \\ est Grove, Chester Co., Pa., Box 70. 



A SITUATION as Book-keeper, Invoice and Shipping Clerk by 

 a man 33 years of age, well up in oftlce routine work, and 

 at present similarly employed with extensive nursery firm. 

 Expectations moderate. Address "Cito," Red Bank P. O., N.J. 



WANTED — A Situation as Gardener, in a private or com- 

 mercial establishment. Well up in all its branches, in- 

 cluding Orchids, Stove, and Greenhouse Plants, and the forcing 

 of Floivers, Fruits and Vegetables. Foimerly with Mr. Such, 

 South Amboy, and Mr. Fred. L. Ames, North Easton, who lias 

 tbe finest collections of plants in the country. A'ell recom- 

 mended. A. J. EDMONDS, N. Easton, Maes. jan.2. 

 A SITUATION by a Gardener, active, sober, single man, as 

 propagator, or to take charge of eitlier private or commer- 

 cial establishment. Understands the business in every depart- 

 ment. Undoubted reference. Address (iardener, C. G., fiS 

 Clybourn Ave., Chicago, 111. 



BY a young man as Foreman in market gardening. Would 

 like to go South. Also has had several years experience in 

 greenhouse and bedding of all kinds. Address R. D., care ot 

 Steel, Station B, Jersey City, N. J. 



A complete set of the American Parmer by John S. Skinner,. 

 Baliimore, Vol. 1 to 14, 1820 to lb.S4, bound in board with 

 leather back, in good preservation. For sale by 



Feb 1 JOHN W. BaILEY, Plattsburgh, N. Y. 



Of greenhouse plants, shrubs, roses, and evergreens, wants a 

 situation. Also understands the management of Winter flow- 

 ering plants, Single man. Address, with particulars as to- 

 amount of glass and salary. LEVANT COLE, 



feb 1 Can; Storrs, Harrison & Co., Paiuebville, Ohio. 



1^\ f\f\f\ Agents Wanted to sell our newly Patented 

 ^Jm^J^J\J Novelties, Chromos, Jewelry, Watches. Re- 

 volvers, Engravings, Books, &c. Stationery Packages $10 per 

 hund. Special terms given to Agents everywhere. The best; 

 prices ever offered. Mammoth Catalogue with Samples free. 

 jani2 R. L. FLETCHER, 11 Dey St., N. Y. 



WANTED an active, industrious business man without a 

 family, who thoroughly understands propagating and 

 cultivating Fruit Trees, Evergreens, &c., and can attend to the 

 duties of foreman of a first-class nursery. Substantial refer- 

 ences as to competency and integrity of character required.. 

 Correspondence desired. 



Address, C. W. WESTBROOK & CO., Box 69, Wilson, N. C. 



CATALOGUE OF NEW, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PLANTS, 

 will be ready in February with a colored plate. Many new and 

 beautiful plants are ottered for the first time witha rich col- 

 lection of Greenhouse and Hothouse Plants, Bedding Plants, 

 New and Choice Roses, Dahlias, &>■., well grown and at low 

 prices. Free to all my customers, to others price 10 cents. A 

 plain copy free. JOHN SAUL. 



Feb2 Washington. D. C. 



The Diospyros Kaki, 



OR 



JAPANESE PERSIMMOIT. 



Imported direct from Japan Four of Best Varieties, Grafted 

 Trees, with abundance ot small roots ; perfectly hardy. Will 

 bear at from three to four years o'd. Each Per Doz Per lOft 

 1st Class Trees, 5 to 7 ft., - $1.(0 fll.oo $80.00 



2d " 2>; to 5 ft. - 7.") S.OO 55.00 



With a liberal discount for larger quantities. For further in- 

 formation and catalogue address 



JAMES WATERS, 

 feb.2 Pajaro Valley Nurseries, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CaL 



■\A7'illi«.xaa. )Si;i.tla.ex*l£ixxc3., 



Gardei»er, Florist, aud Horticultural Agent, Twenty- 

 First St., below Greene, Philadelphia. Jobbing promptly 

 attended to. First-class reference furnished, and correspon- 

 dence solicited. feb 3 



GARDENING FOR PLEASURE. 



BY PKTER HENUKRSON. 



A guide to the Amateur in the 



FRUIT, VEGETABLE and FLOWER GARDEN. 



With full directions for the 

 Greenhouse, Conservatory and Window-Garden. 



Illustrated. 2.50 Page.s, I'inio, cloth. I'rice $1.50. Sent by- 

 mail post-paid on receipt of price. 



Address CHAS. H. MAROT, .S14 Chestnut St., Phila. 



