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Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio. 



A Wild Blower 



fl OTbole flower (garden in 

 ©nefltochet. X X X 



To meet the wants of those who would like to have a good col- 

 lection of choice flower seeds, but do not feel able to purchase so 

 many different packets, we offer in this packet about twenty-five 

 of the most popular and desirable varieties of annual flower seeds 

 all mixed together. The different varieties can easily be sepa- 

 rated when transplanted from the seed bed where they are to 

 bloom. Each packet will contain sufficient seeds for an ordinary 

 flower garden. This is unquestionably the most valuable col- 

 lection of mixed flower seeds ever offered. Don't fail to order a 

 packet if you want an endless variety of flowers at a nominal 

 price. Price, for large packets, 20 cents each; three packets for 

 60 cents. 



SOME VALUABLE FRUITS. 



The New Japanese Wineberry.— We quote from the description 

 of the introducer: "It belongs to the Raspberry family, is a 

 strong, vigorous grower, attaining the usual height of a Rasp- 

 berry, and is perfectly hardy in all positions without protection. 

 It is,*in fact, more hardy and vigorous than any Raspberry or 

 Blackberrv. It stands alike the cold of the Northern Winters and 

 the heat of the Southern Summers, without the slightest degree 

 of injury. Its leaves are of the darkest green outside and silvery- 

 white underneath. The fruit is borne in large clusters, often 

 seventy-five to one hundred berries in a bunch. These berries 

 are, from the time of formation and bloom until they ripen, en- 

 cl< sed in a 'burr,' which is formed by the calyx covering them 

 entirely. When ripe the burr opens, exhibiting a large berry of 

 the brightest, light, glossy scarlet or cherry wine color. The 

 flavor of the fruit is entirely unlike any other berry, being very 

 spr-ghtly, sweet and juicy, having no disagreeable sour, but a 

 delicate and luscious flavor peculiar to itself and superiorto other 

 berries. It is very juicy, and makes the finest quality of wine. 

 It commences to ripen in the early part of Jul}', and continues in 

 bearing for a long time. It is the most prolific berry known, the 

 buj-hes being literally covered with its luscious fruit.'' Price, 20 

 cents each; three for 50 cents; twelve for $1.50. 



Lncretia Dewberry. — In this new fruit (which might be called a 

 climbing Blackberry) we have the most delicious of all berries, 

 and one of the most ornamental of all climbing vines. They 

 should be trained on a trellis or tied to a stake like grape vines. 

 In the Spring they produce great masses of large, pure white, 

 sweet-scented flowers, which are followed by clusters of deli- 

 cious f.iuit, larger, richer and far more prolific than Blackberries. 

 Very juicy and sweet to the core. The fruit is borne in great 

 quantity, and is admitted by all to be the finestof berries. When 

 made into wine it gives a gentle stimulant, which for invalids is 

 unequaled, the flavor of the wine being as superior as the flavor 

 of the fruit. It is perfectly hardy, and does not sucker from the 

 roots, but is increased from the tips like Blackcap Raspberries. 

 It will thrive in very poor soil. This valuable berry in a very 

 few years will be everywhere planted as the finest of all small 

 fruit. A new sort of immense size and delicious quality. Berries 

 two and one half inches in length, and borne in great clusters. 

 Very juicy and sweet. The most valuable small fruit produced 

 in ten years. Price, 20c each; three for 50c; seven for $1.00. 



The New and Wonderful Ever-Bearing Raspberry, Earhart.— Of 

 this wonderful new berry the introducer says: "The fruit is of 



large size, jet black, and good quality, the first crop ripening the 

 last of June. About this time the first of the new canes begin to 

 bloom, and ripen fruit until frost, producing heavy crops as late 

 as September and October. It is a strong grower, with corru- 

 gated foliage of dark green color, and has never been known to 

 Winter kill. Our experience with this berry has been highly 

 pleasing. The Spring of 18S7 we set out one thousand very 

 small tip plants, which started at once into a strong growth and 

 commenced fruiting in August, and continued until frost, pro- 

 ducing remarkably fine berries, in enormous clusters. We were 

 surprised to see any fruit at all the first Summer on so small 

 plants. It is certainly a perpetual bearer, and we believe has all 

 the good points claimed for it. It wintered in an exposed posiiion 

 without a cane being killed. In fact, it is the hardiest sort we 

 know. Last season the yield of the fruit was marvelous. It com- 

 menced to ripen July ist ; and bo-e enormously, and continued 

 until frost. We consider it in all respects a highly valuable sort 

 on which too much praise cannothe bestowed. Every one speaks 

 highly of it. The Rural New Yorker of October 23, 1886, speaks 

 in g'owing terms of it. It says that one cane September 1st had 

 three hundred and eighty berries, one-third fully ripe." Price. 20 

 cents each; three for 50 cents; seven for $1.00; twelve for $1.50. 

 Everbearing Tree or Topsy Blackberry.— For a Blackberry it is 

 the largest, finest flavored, most prolific, fruiting for two months, 

 and requires no stakes. This fine novelty is surely one of the 

 most desirable new things I ever offered, and w f hat I say of it 

 I speak from what I have seen and what I have tested, and 

 not from what others say. It grows from five to seven feet hUh, 

 branching freely into fine tree form, straight and erect, requiring 

 no stakes, The berries are of enormous size, equalled o.ly by 

 the Erie; borne in great clusters, which commence to ripen early 

 in July and continue into September, making its frui'ing p< riod 

 fully two months or more. The finest Blackberries I ever ate 

 were picked about September 1st from some of these plants which 

 had been ripening fruit since July 8th. They are exceedingly 

 sweet, juicy and delicious, melting in the mouth without a particle 

 of hard core. Its delicate flavor, great productiveness, eno mous 

 size, long season of bearing and perfect hardiness in the coldest 

 part of the country, make it the most valuable of all berries for 

 family use. Price, 20 cts each; three for 50 cts; seven for $1 00. 



THREE GRAND NEW EARLY GRAPES, 



Here I offer a new white, black and red grape, which, in size, 

 earliness and delicious quality are superior to most other sorts. 



Moyer. — Extra early, ripening three weeks ahead of Concord. 

 Color a deep bright red, and sweeter than Delaware.a sort which 

 it somewhat resembles. Perfectly hardy, having originated in 

 Canada, very healthy, vigorous and productive. Pulp juicy and 

 tender to the center. This grand sort cannot be too highly 

 recommended. Price, 25 cents each. 



Eaton. — An enormous Grape, growing as large as Plums and 

 in bunches weighing from one to two pounds. Color black, with 

 a heavy blue bloom. Vine very tough, healthy and vigorous, 

 with enormous leaves. Pulp very tender, juicy and sweet, being 

 superior to Concord, and ripens earlier. \ ery hardy and enor- 

 mously productive. Undoubtedly the finest as well as the largest 

 black Grape. Price, 25 cents each. 



Moore's Diamond. — The finest of all white GraDes, and ripens 

 the last of August. Vine hardy and healthy in growth, vigorous 

 and free from mildew. Berries large, beautiful, white tinged 

 with yellow, and of the most delicious quality, having very lew 

 seeds, and a pulp which seems to melt in the mouth like snow. 

 Do not fail to plant this delicious sort. Price, 25 cents ea^h. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— For only 60 cents I will send one fine vine 

 each of above three new early Grapes. 



Dollar Collection of Grape Tines.— I offer ten choice varieties 

 of Grapes, the very best varieties, including white, black and red 

 varieties, for the small sum of $1,00. 



BOWER'S AMMONIATED FOOD I HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT X X 



For Flowers. 



A New Odorless Fertilizer for Pot Plants. 



Makes Plants Grow and Bloom Luxuriantly, and Drives 

 Insects from the SoiL 



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at once into a healthy and vigorous growth 

 and abundant bloom. It drives worms 

 and other troublesome insects from the 

 soil. It has no disagreeable odor, and is 

 the only artificial fertilizer which can be 

 used without danger or injury to the 

 plants. It takes the place of liquid ma- 

 nure, and is just the thing that has been 

 wanted for a long time. We have sold 

 tens of thousands of packages of it and 

 have yet to hear the first complaint. If 

 your plants are doing poorly get a pack- 

 age and see how quickly they will be 

 benefited. It acts Tike a charm. The 

 Ammoniated Food is put up in wooden 

 boxes, with attractive wrappers. One 

 package, sufficient for twenty-five ordi- 

 nary-sized plants for one year, for 60 

 cents. Sent by mail, postage prepaid, on 

 receipt of price. 



It starts the plants 



growers- 



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|"h Food*' Flowers. 



' lil THIS PACKAGE CON - 



I A THINS SUFFICIENT 

 4 PLANT FOOD FOR 20 

 =1 PLANTS FQH ONE fE/lR 



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Destroys Insects of All 

 Kinds. XXX 



TEADE MARK. 



A powder destructive to insects that are injurious to house 

 and garden plants, shrubs, trees, vines, potatoes, melons, cab- 

 bage, currants, etc. Used in all latitudes since 1SS0, with safety 

 to man, beast and fowl. Put up in perforated screw top canis- 

 ters, and is handy to use, merely dusting on the plant with the 

 can. If you are troubled with insects on your Rose bushes I 

 recommend vou to try thisjit does its work quickly and thoroughly. 



Price, 50c per Canister. Sent by Mail, Postpaid, on Receip'. of Price, 



