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THE If OR riCL 'Z 77 'A'.-/ /, . / 1) I 'A' A' TISER. 



Index to Advertisements. 



A(lVi'lIisurSi<;T ;<.yl«.s^■./ tn Jnire (.nh-ia in Imad us |;aki V 

 Possible. Capii rcciirvd ufti-r the Tld hJ' fiu-li iininlli rami": 

 INsl'KED >iixertHi7i ill the next isxve. 



Afieutp.tonrnal, New York, 

 Bnird W. F.. Bloomiiifjlon. 111., 

 Barker. Diiiiiel. Norfolk, Vn , 

 Bayersilorfer M. M. & Co., I'hiladeli.lii i. 

 Beatty Daniel K., WaelilliL'tou, N. .1.. 

 Black, Charlee A- }iro.. Higlitstowli, N J., 

 Black K. J , Bremen, Ohio, . . . . 

 Bryant J. M., IMiila.lelphin. 

 Bull William, London, Enirland, 

 ChicMfTO Floral Co., Chicairo, III., 



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 Fly-leaf 



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Chatneld A. F.. Albany, N. Y., 9 



Cliapin, G. H., Boston, Mass (j 



Ccdlinrf John S., Moorestowu, N. J S 



Couen, N., New York, 14 



Dillon .1. L., Bloomsburg. Pa 9 



Elder Walter, Philadelphia, 

 Enule M. M. & Son, Marietta, Pa , . 

 Ellwitn^'er A: Barrv, Kochester, N. Y., 

 Foster P. H.. Baliylon. N. Y., 

 Gilmore S. J., Salina, Kau., 

 Goebels F., Memphis, Tenn., 

 Hance A. & Son., Red Bank. N J., . 

 Haufonl K. G. & Son. Columbug, Ohio, 



Harris Wm. K., Philadelphia, ft 



Hews A. H. & Co., Cambridtre, Mas* Cover 



Henderson Peter & Co., New York. . ... 1 



Hickman .). B., San Jnaii, Cal 6 



Hitchinjrs & Co., New York. H 



Hubbard T. S., Fredonia, N. Y.. 10 



Kavaliagh Ja.s. ,T., Towanda, Pa., 2 



Kelsey F. W., Rochester. N. Y Fly-leaf 



Laudreth David & .Soni?, Philadelphia. . . . Fly-leaf 



Lord's Horticultural Works, Irviugton-on-the Hudson, N.Y'., 4 



Lynex R.. Philadelphia, G 



Warot Chas. H , Philadelphia, 2,6,T,8,9,10,12,l;i,U, Fly-leaf.cover 

 Michel Henry <fc Co., St. Louis, Mo., . 

 Moody E. & Sons, Lockport. N. Y., . 

 Morris & Miller, Frederick, Md., 

 Nimmo Alex., Brooklyn, N. Y., 



Nursery Cards, 



Parry, Wm., Cinnaminson N. J., 

 Parsons & Sons Co., Flushins, N. Y., 

 Parsons R. B. & Co., Flushing, N. Y., 

 Kandall Chas. A., New Y'ork, 

 Reed Geo. I. & Co., Nassua, N. Y., 

 Richardson & Nicholas, Cieneva, N. Y.. 

 Rolker August & Sons, New York, 

 Situations Wanted .... 



Smith & Butler, Newport. R. I., 

 Smith, L. Lum. Philadelphia, 

 Smith & Lynch, Boston, Mass., . 

 Straiton & Storm, New- York, 

 Southern Enterprise, Atlanta, Ga., 

 Verry & Harper. Madison, Ind., 

 Wright Peter & Sons, Philadelphia. 



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SITUATIONS WANTED. 



AS propagator or foreman in a good commercial establishment 

 Fully competent to take entire charge. Has ten years' ex- 

 perience near New York, as rose grower and all branches of 

 the trade. No objections to the Western States, where such a 

 man io required. Address, J. H. K., Station B, Jersey City 

 Heights, N.J. ^ 



AS Propagator, by an experienced man in the business. 

 Understands the growing of hard and soft wood, and is 

 a successful grower of Roses. Those answering this, please 

 state terms, &c. Address, PROPAGATOR, Lock Box IL'4, 



Geneva, Ontario County, N. Y 



BY an active, sober young man, a position in a well-con- 

 ducted Florist establishment, or as Assistant Gardener in 

 a first-class private place. Have had several years' experi- 

 ence at both. Best of references can be given. Address, 

 stating particulars in the first instance. J. L. R., Waverly P. O , 



Baltimore County, Md. 



By a single man. any time before the Ist of October, as Prop- 

 agator or Foreman in a Florists establishment. Twelve 

 years practical experience in the business, and is thoroughly 

 versed in the management of a commercial establi.shmeut. 

 First-class references from leading Florists in the "States. 

 Address A. B., Florist, Box 144, Lockhaven, Pa. 



BY a thorough practical man as gardener In any public or 

 private place, or as foreman in a commercial pjace, 

 thoroughly understands the management of all kinds of stove 

 and greenhouse plants. Orchids, cut-flowers, &c. Good expe- 

 rience in Europe, and also in this country. Four years with 

 present employer ; can be highly recommended. Addres.», R. 

 M., care of Mr. Miller, IOL'5 7th St., Washington, D.C. aug2 



No. 44 DKV Sl'l;i;KT, NEW YORK CIPY. 

 Correct lull uf Krror. 



Prices in July No., page 1, (opposite lust page reading mat- 

 ter) sliould read " Francs," instead of "$,"a8 there prtntert,. 



FLOWERING CiMS, 



We are this year again able to olim very line plants, 



WITH ft GR[ftT mmm of flower bods, 



Purchasers will lind that tli<' llcjucis will returi] inucli more 

 than the cost of the phiiils. AiiKiiig the budded sorts iire 



ALBA Mk m mil EOOB mill, 



As well as the best colored kinds. For prices address, 



R. B. PARSONS & CO., 



BOX 99, ^ 



I^l-u.sli.ia::Lgr, IST. "ST^ 



NEW GERANIUMS,^ 



We can supply large specimen plants of above at 50 cts. each. 

 Good stock plants per doz., - - - - $3 00 



Small plants, ...... i .^o 



Those wishing a desirable and saleable stock for next seasork 

 would do well to consult our Descriptive Catalogue, lurnished 

 on application. 



We import from Europe all the finest NEW varieties as they 

 appear, and grow only the most desirable of the OLDER. Our 

 stock is in the finest condition. We have everything advertised 

 in sufficient quantity to fill all orders. None but good plants 

 Sent out. See advertisement, page 5, Gardener's Monthlt, 

 for June. 



CHICAGO FLORAL CO., 

 38f h Sf. a nd Grand Boulevard, Chicago, UL 



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PARSONS ON THE ROSE. 



By Samuel B. Parsons. 



A treatise on the Propagation, Culture and History of the- 

 Rose. Illustrated. 215 pages ]2mo, cloth. Price SI. 50. Sent, 

 by mail post-paid on receipt of price. 



Address CHAS. H. MA ROT, 



814 Chestnut St., Phila^ 



TREES! TREES!! 



If you wish 'IreCij, Shrubs or Greenhouse Plants, please send 

 for my Fall CataloL'ue and Pi'ire List. Address. 



W. F. BAIRD, Trustee, Bloomington Nursery, 

 aug.3 Box I, Bloomin gton, McLean Co., His. 



BOOK OF ROSEa 



By Francis Parkman. 



Description, Cultivation and Propagation. Beiutifullf ilhi.<i- 

 trated. 225 pages, 12mo, cloth. Price SI. 50. Sent by mail 

 post-paid on receipt of price. 



Address CHAS. H. MAROT. 



814 Chestnut St., Phila* 



