THE HORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER. 



11 



FLANTS 



Otlered inr th^ first time and recommended with confidence, 



New Double Variegated S-weet Allyssum, 



THE GEM, raised by Mr. Jno. Goode, the raiser of Faxsy and 

 Ralph Geranium, which is a sure guarantee it is first-class in 

 every way. Flowers full double white. Foliage broad with a 

 lively midrib of lightgreen, with a broad border of pure white on 

 each side. Fine compact grower ; free bloomer, and stands the 

 sun well. Far superior to anything of the kind yet oflered. 

 We control the erilire stock of this fine novelty. Price, 50 cents 

 each, 3 for Si .00. 



NEW COLEUS 



Aurora, Butterfly, Chameleon Improved, Dlstinction, 

 Firefly, Glow, Harlequin, Maggie, Mrs. Stuart, Mrs. Bell, 

 Mrs. Glass, Mrs. Baumann, Mrs. Scheirmann, Sunbeam, Sur- 

 prise. Each 75 cents ; the set of 15 varieties, 87.50. 



NEW DOUBLE-FRINGED PETUNIAS. 



Xow offered for the first time. 



Mrs. Edward Robey has created quite a stir among Petunia 

 growers. It strikes all who have seen it with surprise to see 

 such colors in one flower. It is beyond description, as the colors 

 are so grand. It is a gem of the first water. Price, each Sl.oO. 



Model of Perfection. Deep maroon, heavily edged with 

 fine white full double. A grand flower. Each S1.50. 



We believe the above two varieties the finest ever offered. The 

 following are also very fine : Acme, Exquisite, Fimhriata Grandi- 

 flora, Harlequin, Lilac Queen, Striata Perfecta. Each 75 cents. 

 The set of 8 varieties for So.OO. For description see Special List. 



NEW^ SINGLE PETUNIAS. 



The following 6 New Petunias are the finest we have yet seen: 

 Black Douglas, Inimitable, Mont Blanche, Metalica, Leader, 

 Striped Queen. Each 50 cents. The set of 6 varieties, J2.00. 



Full Collection of all the Latest Novelties. (Ikneral 

 Collection of Cut Flowers Constantly on Hand. Send 

 for Special List. 



Chicago Floral Co., 



38th Street and Grand Boulevard, 



t-jan. Oliicag-o, Ills. 



PRACTICAL HINTS 



On the selection and use of the 



MICROSCOPE, 



Intended for beginners, by John Phin. 



Editor of the Am. Journal of Microscopy. Enlarged edition. 

 Profusely illustrated; 181 pp., 12ino., cloth ; price, 75 cts. 

 Mailed post-paid on receipt of price. Address. 



CHAS. H. MAROT. 814 Chestnut St., Phila. 



30 Greenhouses. 

 100,000 FEET OF GLASS 



TO THE TRADE. 



I have imported a fine lot of New Coleus, Fuchsias, Chrysan- 

 themums and some other leading new Plants, which I offer for- 

 sale now at low prices. 



My Price List of Plants is now ready, and^will be- 



forwarded free on application. Also, 



JOHN mn PATEdl BOILER, 



THE VEGETABLE GARDEIT. 



BY JAMES HOGG. 



A complete guide to the cultivation of Vegetables, contain- 

 ing thorough instructions for Sowing, Planting and Cultiva- 

 ting ail kinds of Vegetables ; with plain directions for pre- 

 paring, manuring and tilling the soil to suit each plant; in- 

 cluding also a summary of the work to be done in a, vegetable 

 garden during each month of the year. 137 pages, 16mo, 

 cloth. Illustrated. Price 60 cents : sent by mail, post-paid, 

 on receipt of Price. Address, CH AS. H. MAKOT, 



814 Chestnut St., I'hila. 



Economy, Simplicty and Dt R\BiLT-i The Prize MEDAXof" 

 the Centennial Commission was awarded for this Boileb. 

 Send to us for Testimonials from those who u^e it 



sep.tf 



JOHN DICK, Florist, 



535. cSc ZDa,r'b3r I2.oa.a., IFti 1,1a,. 



ALPINE FLOWERS FOR ENGLISH GARDENS 



By W. Robinson, F. L. S. 

 An explanation of the principles on which the Exquisite- 

 Flora of Alpine Countries may be grown to perfection in all 

 Parts of the British Islands, with numerous Illustrations, of 

 Rock Gardens, Natural and Artificial. TO illustrations, 440- 

 pages, crown Svo, cloth. Price, f4.50. Mailed, postage free, 

 on receipt of price. Address, 



CHAS. II. MAROT, 



814 Chestnut St., Phila. 



GUIDE TO THE STUDY OF INSECTS. 



By a. S. Packard, Jr., M.D. 

 Also a Treatise on those Injurious and Beneficial to, 

 OPS. For the use of Colleges, Farms, Schools and Agriculturists. 

 Illustrated with ii plates, and 650 wood-cuts. 702 pages, fvo» 

 cloth. Price, ^6.00. Sent by by mail post-paid on receipt of price 

 Address, CHAS. H. MAROT, 



8i4Chestnut Street, Pliiladc''-' 't. 



DOUBLE 



Tuierose BiilLs. 



Pearl and Double White, $3 per 100, 



$25.00 per 1,000. 



Extra Fine, Sure to Flower, and not one 

 per cent, single. 

 ALEXANDER SCOTT, 



WAVERLY, 

 mch.tf Near Baltimore, Md.. 



