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TEE EORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER. 



TlieOiicagoFldCo'sGreeii Houses 



I will give some one who lias a FEW THOUSAND DOLLABS 

 to invest, the best opportunity to enter into a WELL ESTAB- 

 LISHED COMMERCIAL PAYING BUSINESS that can be 

 found in the UNITED STATES. (16,000) SIXTEEN THOUS- 

 AND FEET of GLASS, all WELL STOCKED with the NEW and 

 RARE PLANTS of the season. FIVE ACRES of GROUND 

 under leise. Packing shed, 20 x 100; fine Office, all heated by 

 two of EXCELL'S PATENT HOT WATER BOILERS. Also a 

 large area of outside glass. Situated on the most fashionable 

 Boulevards in Chicago. I will sell HALF INTEREST or the 

 whole. The reason for selling is, my BOILER BUSINESS RE- 

 QUIRES ALL MY TIME. Address, ROBT. EXCELIj, 



Chicago Floral Co., 

 t.june.tf. 38th St. and Grand Boulevard, Chicago, 111. 



CHARTOFTHEAGE 



OF THE 



DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 



BY A. LIAUTARD, M. D., V. S. 



(^American Vetemary College.) 



In this "Chart," which is fully illustrated and printed on 

 card-board, making a handsome sheet for framing, much valua- 

 ble information is given in a concise and intelligible way, en- 

 abling one to determine the age of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, 

 and Pigs. It is what has long been wanted and often enquired 

 for by stock breeders, and one of these Charts ought to be hang- 

 ing in sight of every man who has anything to do with the man- 

 agement of domestic animals. The size of the Chart is 21]4x28l^ 

 inches. By mail, post-paid, on receipt of price, 81.00. Address, 

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



FERNS OF KEN 1 UCKY, 



By John Williamson. 



With 60 full page etchings, and 6 wood cuts drawn by the 

 Author. Illustrating Structure, Fertilization, Classification, 

 Genera and Species. 154 pp., cloth. Price, $2.00. Mailed post- 

 paid on receipt of price. CHAS. H. MAROT, 



814 Chestnut Street, Phila. 



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. 70 illustrations, 440 

 pages, crown 8vo, cloth. Price, $4.50. Mailed, postage free, 

 on receipt of price. Address, 



CHAS. H. MAROT. 



814 Chestnut St.. Phila. 



Peter De Cock, 



THE WHITE FLOWER NURSERY, 



Meirelbeke, near Ghent Belgium. 



Great specialties of Camellias and Azaleas of the best Belgian 

 sorts. Camellias without buds, one foot high, bushy; many 

 double white, 120.00 per 100 ; S90.00 per 500 ; $160.00 per 1000. 

 Azalea Indica full of buds; good market plants for $20 per 100. 

 Larger $30.00 and up to $100.00. Orders must be accompanied 

 with cash. First-class packing free of charge. Plants are sent 

 by the Red Star Line. Time, about 12 days to Philadelphia or 

 New York. Catalogue free on application. t.je. 2 



BARNAART & GO'S 



(LIlMITEr) COM;i>AlSrY,) 



Voptanj, lear HaarleiD, Holland, 



Beg to announce that their list of Dutch Bulbs, including the 

 most perfect collection of 



HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUSES, 



NARCISSUS, ANEMONES, 



RANUNCULUS, FRITILLARIA, 



LILIUM, IRIS, GLADIOLUS, 



AMARYLLIS, 



And many other miscellaneous Bulbs, Roots and Tubers, la 

 now ready and will be sent to all applicants. je.4 



Fruit Growers' Hand- Book. 



By F. R. Elliott author of "Western Fruit Growers 

 Guide." (one of the best posted men on the subject in the 

 United States). Contains the practice on all subjects con- 

 nected with fruit growing. The book is made for those who 

 grow fruit for their own use. Also an Appendix, containing 

 matter relating to the selection and culture of Ornamental 

 Trees, Roses, Plants, <tc. Illustrated with 45 wood-cuts, 130 

 pages, 16mo cloth, $1 ; paper, 60 cts. Sent by mail postpaid 

 on receipt of price. Address, 



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



SUBTROPICAL GARDEN ; 



Or, Beauty of Form in the Flower Garden. 



By W. Robinson, F. L.S. 



Beautifully illustrated. 241 pages, 12mo, cloth. Price, $3.75 

 Mailed, postage free, on receipt of Price, 



Address, 



CHAS. H. MAROT, 



814 Chestnut St., Phila. 



WINDOW FLOWER GARDEN 



By Julius J. Heinrich. 



Handsomely illustrated. This work endeavors by a few sim- 

 ple directions for the management of plants and flowers in the 

 window or conservatory, to show to all the members of the 

 family, and especially the children, that the cultivation of 

 flowers is not diflacult, and brings more real enjoyment than 

 many more expensive amusements. It is intended for all, in- 

 cluding children, excluding technical terms as far as possible, 

 and giving the most simple directions. 93 pp., 12 mo. cloth, 75c. 

 'Sent by mail post-paid on receipt of price. Address, 

 CHAS. H. MAROT, 



814 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILA. 



ART OF CRAFTING AND BUDDING. 



By Charles Baltet. 

 Appropriately and fully illustrated by cuts, showing meth- 

 ods tools, and appliances, 23u pages, 12mo, cloth. Price, 

 $1.50. Mailed, postage free, on receipt of price. 



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



SUCCESS WITH SMALL FRUITS, 



BY E. P. ROE. 

 Profusely and sumptuously illustrated in the highest style of 

 art. Fine heavy paper and splendid typography. Royal 8vo., 

 pp. 313, cloth. Price, $6.00, mailed postage paid on receipt of 

 ijrice. Address, 



CHAS. H. MAROT. 

 814 Chestnut Street, Ph iladelphia, Pa. 



BEET ROOT SUGAR 



AND CULTIVATION OF THE BEET. 



BY E. B. GRANT. 



Including the Sugar supply of the U. S., History of Beet Root 

 Sugar, Supply of Beets, Cultivation, Cost of Beet Root Sugar in 

 France, Production in various Countries, Advantages, Method of 

 Raising, Harvesting, Preservation of Beets, Seed, Manures, Ro- 

 tation of Crops, Beet Pulp, Leaves of Beets, Profits, etc. 16 mo., 

 cloth, pp., 158. Price, $1.25. Sent by mail post-paid on receipt 

 of price. Address, CHAS. H. MAROT, 



814 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



