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THE HORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER. 



Verbenas, Verbenas. 



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



Per 100. Per M. 

 Verbenas, 30 best named varieties... $3. 00 $25.00 



" Rooted Cuttings 1.20 10.00 



Calias, 2-incli pots, $2.00 per 100; 3- 



inch pots 3.00 



Carnations, La Purite, Pres. de Graw, 



Edwardsii 4.00 



Coleus, old standard varieties 3.00 



" "Fascination," "Kentish 

 Fire," "Lord Falmouth," "Gar- 

 net," etc., 10 varieties 3.50 



Coleus, new varieties of 1879, "Au- 

 rora," "Aurea Reticulata," "Glow," 

 "Mrs. Bell," etc., 16 varieties, 40c. each. 



Per 100. Per M. 

 Dahlias, Dry Roots, an extra lot $6.00 



Fuchsia, "Sun-ray" 6.00 



Geraniums, old varieties, as " Marie 

 Lemoine," " Gen. Grant," " L'An- 

 nee Terrible," "Mrs. Sanville," etc. 4.00 



Gladiolus, Mixed 3.00 $20.00 



Heliotrope, Mixed varieties 3.50 



" "Snow Wreath" 10.00 



Paeonies, an elegant assortment. 

 Violets, 



6.00 

 4.00 



Also, a large and superb stock of all the Leading and New Plants at correspondingly Low Rates. 



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TREE AND PLANT LABELS. 



We manufacture and sell all kinds of Tree and Plant Labels, Cheaper than they can be purchased in the 

 world. Send for Price List. 



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THE ABBOTT 



Pocket Microscope 



Is an ^ngtrnment of great 

 practical ugefahiesB to 

 Teacliers, Farmers, 

 Mercnaiits, Me- 

 clianies, Pliysl- 

 ' clans, Botaui»>ts, 

 miners, and many 



others. It is the best 



lii>i ii.iii III ever iiiTen'ed for examiiiing plow 



ers, Seeds, Plants, Minerals, 

 Engravings, Bank Notes, Fabrics, 



Etc. By means of a cage, accompanying each In- 

 strument, one can examine all kinds of |n~ 

 sects or Worms alive. The 



EYE OF A FLY, 



or other insect of like size, can be readily seen. 

 It is simple in construction and easy lo operate. 

 One of these interesting Instrnments ought to 

 be in cTery family. We have made arrangements 

 to furnish the Pocket Microscope at the 

 manufacturer's price, $1.50. It will be sent, post- 

 paid, to any reader of this Paper desiring it, on 

 receipt of price, or m.iy be had at this office. 



CHAS. H. M.AROT, 



814 Chestnut Street, PMla. 



THE BLESSED BEES. 



BY JOHN ALLEN. 



A record of a year's work in Bee-keeping by modern methods; 

 its profits certain and large, and its pleasures invaluable. In- 

 tended to diffuse a more general knowledge of Bee-culture. 169 

 pages, 12 mo. cloth, limp. Price, $1. Mailed postage free on re- 

 ceipt of price. Address, CHAS. H. MAROT, 



814 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 



AMATEUR'S ROSE BOOK. 



By Shirley Hibberd. 



Comprising the cultivation of the Rose in the open ground and 

 under glass ; the formation of the Rosarium ; the characters of 

 Wild and Garden Roses; the preparation of the flowers for ex- 

 hibition ; the raising of new varieties ; and the work of the Rose 

 Garden in every season of the year. Illustrated with colored 

 plates and wood engravings. 272 pages cloth, 12mo. Price $3.00. 

 Sent by mail postpaid on receipt of price. Address, 



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



Amateur's GreeDloflse ai4 Conseramry. 



By Shirley Hibberd. 



A handy guide to the construction and management of plant 

 houses and the selection, cultivation .and improvement of orna- 

 mental greenhouse and conservatory plants. Illustrated with 

 colored plates and wood engravings. 272 pages, cloth, 12mo 

 Price 53.00. Sent by mail postpaid on receipt of price. Address 



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



HOW TO DESTROY INSECTS. 



On Plants and Flowers in the Garden and the House ; giving 

 directions short, sharp and decisive how to overcome every insect 

 enemy that infects flowers and plants, out-doors and in-doors, 

 which troubles window Gardens ; which eats up the vegetables of 

 the garden; which devours the fruit trees, shrubs and vines, 

 and lives in the homes of anxious, tired housekeepers. Paper, 

 100 pages, price 30 cents, postage free. 



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814 Chestnut Street, Phila. 



