Nurseryman, Seedsman and Florist, 



WASHINGTON CITY, D. C 



! ANNUALLY add largely to my stock of Orchids. Having regular shipments from Mexico, Guat- 

 emala, Central and South America, East Indies, and other countries celebrated for their Orchids, 

 and as these importations are frequently arriving during the spring and summer months, it 

 follows, as a consequence, that I have nearly at all times a great number of species not in Cata- 

 logue, as well as new and rare sorts iinnamed. 



Eemarkably fine plants and masses of Angrsecums, Dendrobiums, Saccolabiums, ^^i^rides, etc., 

 are oftered. 



From our bright sun and clear bright atmosphere my Tropical Orchids are superior to any grown 

 in England, or the continent of Europe. My Dendrobiums make longer, thicker and finer Pseudo- 

 Bulbs than they have when received from their native countries, brides, Saccolabiums, Vandas, 

 Phalsenopsis, etc., make stronger growths, with rampant roots and healthy foliage. Our climate is 

 perfection for Tropical Orchids. 



My prices are very much lower than they can be purchased for in Europe, in many cases not 

 more than one-half, and stronger, and in every respect superior plants. A few scarce species are not 

 priced ; the same will be given on application. 



It is difficult to give prices of Orchids in a catalogue : a plant of any species may not be worth 

 one dollar, whilst a fine plant of the same species may be Avorth five dollars. Orchid's, I can supply 

 cheap and nice plants ; I have also fine specimens, when such are desired, at extra prices. Of many 

 I can supply large masses. Parties forming collections would do well to visit my establishment, and 

 look out their plants. I have every confidence they will be more than pleased in quality and price. 



All are established in Pots or Baskets, or upon Blocks. 



This Catalogue annuls prices in all previous issues. 



JANUARY, 1890. JOHN SK\JI-. 



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