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Verbenas, Verbenas. 



A mairniflcent collection, entirely free from disease, and in First-class condition. 



Per 100. Per M. Per 100. Per M. 



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" Rooted Cuttings 1.20 



Gallas, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100; 3- 



inch pots 3.00 



Carnations, La Purite, Pres. de Graw, 



Edwardsii 4.00 



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-Coleus, new varieties of 1879, "Au- 

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TREE AND PLANT LABELS. 



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Geraniums, old varieties, as " Marie 

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Violets, 4.00 



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THE ABBOTT 



Pocket Microscope 



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BY JOHN ALLKN. 



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By Shirley Hibberd. 



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HOW TO DESTROY INSECTS. 



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