•. BULBS .-. AND .-. SMALL .-. FRUITS .-. 



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Our plants and bulbs, like our seeds, are of the very best 

 quality and choicest Vdrieties. Our packer has had twenty-five 

 year-.' experience, and all ordeis are packed in the most care- 

 ful manner. Theyareguaranteed to arrive in good condition 

 and give satisfaction. At prices given they are sent by mail, 

 postage paid, to any post-office in the United States. 



Amaryllis Formosissima. (Jacobea Lily.) A well- 

 known favorite ; color, rich crimson velvet. Each, 20c.; S2.00 

 per dozen, jwst-paid. 



Dahlia. (Double.) Of this 

 fine old plant we have twenty- 

 five of the best improved varie- 

 ties, in various shades of red, 

 white, yellow, pink and purple. 

 If our customers will name the 

 color preferred, and whether 

 the large or small flowering 

 , varieties, we will select accord- 

 1 ing to their desires. Each, 25c.; 

 \ 8'-.50 per dozen. 



Dahlia. (Single.) There has 



j been a great improvement 



jefiected by high cultivation in 



I the single Dahlias, and those 



which we now offer are really 



beautiful, rivalling the Large 



Hybrid Clematis, which they 



very much resemble. Each, 



2oc.; S2.50 per dozen. 



IMPROVED DOUBLE DAHLIAS. , p^lSfff"^^ Esculentllin. 



(Meptiant s Ear.) This is one 

 of the largest leave 1 plants that grows. In very rich, damp 

 soil, the leaves grow frojn three to five feet long and two- 

 thirds as broad, in one season. They should be kept in a 

 warm place in winter. Each, 25c.; Sf2.50 per dozen. 



Gladiolus. Of this 

 splendid flowering bulb 

 we have a grand collec- 

 tion, comprising over 

 two hundred named var 

 rieties, representing al- 

 most every conceivable 

 shade of red, white, yel- 

 low, pink and carmine 

 in an endless variety of 

 shading, markings and 

 combinations. It is im- 

 possible to convey any 

 adequate idea of the 

 character and beauty of 

 these flowers by printed 

 description. When the 

 I selection of varieties is 

 left to us, and an idea is 

 given of the shades pre- 

 ferred, we will endeavor 

 to give our customers 

 entire satisfaction. Best 

 > named varieties, each 

 15c., post-paid; S1.50 per 

 NAMED GLADIOLUS. dozen 



FINE MIXED GLADIOLUS. A promiscuous collec- 

 tion of liulbs of various shadeji and colors. Many fine vari- 

 eties are among them. Persons who do not care for the 

 names of the varieties can purchase a fine display for a small 

 amount. Each, 5c.; 50c. per dozen, post-paid ; by express, 

 $3.00 per 100. 



Canina. (Indian Shot.) A splendid foliage plant, and one 

 of the best centre pieces for a large bed or ornamental group. 

 Grows from five to seven feet high; leaves two feet long, of 

 a dark, purplish bronze color. Each, 25c.; $2.50 per dozen. 



Liliam Tigrinum. (Tiger Lily.) Color orange salmon, 

 very showy. $1.50 per dozen ; each, 15c., post-paid. 



Lily of the Valley. (Convalaria Majalis.) Beautiful and 

 graceful white flowers of exquisite fragrance. Each, lOc; 

 $1.00 per dozen. 



Madeira, Mexican, or Mignonette "Vine. Very fra- 

 grant; rapid climber. Excellent for arbors. Flowers white. 

 Each, 8c.: 60c. per dozen, post-paid. 



Tuberose Roots — New Extra Early Double African. 

 Bulbs and flowers are larger, finer and bloom earlier than the 

 American varieties. Each, loc; $1.50 per dozen, by mail, 

 postage paid. 



Tuberose Koots — Finest Double and Pearl. For an 

 early bloom, plant about March, in pots or boxes, in good, 

 rich soil, transplanting in the garden about the middle of May. 

 Each 5c.; 50c. per dozen, post-paid; $3.00 per 100, by express. 



STK .\ WBEBRIES. 



Postage. — Strawberries at dozen rates will be sent by mail, 

 free of 2wstage ; at the rates per 100, 20c. per 100 rmisl be added to 

 pay postage. 



Manchester. Berries large; shape, globular; color, 

 bright scarlet; quality, first-class, vigorous, hardy and pro- 

 ductive. Doz.,40c.; 100,75c.; 10(10, $.3.00. 



LIDA (Ifcw.) Medium earlv, large size, firm flesh, very 

 productive. Doz., 75c.; 100, $1.00 ; lOno, $5.00. 



CRIMSON CLUSTER. Splendid new market berry, 

 very large; rich crimson. Doz., 75c; 100, $4.00. 



May King. Fine. Doz., 40c.; 100, 75c.; 1000, $3.00. 



Jersey Queen. Large and beautiful, ripening late; 

 excellent form and color. Doz., 75c.; 100, $1.00 ; 1000, $4.00. 



BOMBA. Very early. Doz., 75c.; 100, $1.50. 



MAMMOTH. New and fine. Doz., 75c.; 100, $1.00. 



GANDY'S PRIZE. Latest. Doz., 75c.; 100, $2.00. 



PARRY. This variety is a seedling from Jersey Queen, 

 and possesses all the merits of its mother parent, with a perfect 

 blossom, thus insuring a crop of fruit under all circumstances, 

 uniting large size, beauty, quality, firmness, vigor and pro- 

 ductiveness. Doz., 5nc.; 100, 75c.; 1000, $3.00. 



Glendale. The best late. Large scarlet, very firm, good 

 flavor; highly prolific, succeeding on poor and rich soil. Doz. , 

 50c.; 100, 90c.; 1090, $3.00. 



Longfellow. Large, smooth, regular, deep crimson ; 

 firm and sweet. Doz., 60c.; 100, 75c.; 1000, $3.00. 



Albany. (Wilson's.) Veryhardy, productive; fruit good 

 size, crimson ; brisk, acid flavor. 100, 60e.; 1000, $3.00. 



Charles Downing. Vigorous, productive ; large, deep 

 scarlet; firm, juicy, sweet. 100,60c.; 1000, $3.00. 



Crescent Seedling. Berries medium to large, bright 

 red, and of good quality. 100, 60c.; 1000, $2.50. 



Kirkwood Seedling, or Mt. Vernon. Grows very 

 large ; color, bright scarlet. 100, 60c.; 1000, $3.00. 



Sharpless' Seedling. Very large, oblong, clear, light 

 red, hardy, vigorous habit. 100, 60c.; lono, $3.00. 



Monai-ch of the "West, Agriculturist, Kentucky, 

 Captain Jack, Miner, "W^indsor Chief and other good 

 varieties. 100, 75c.; 1000, $3.00. 



RASPBERRIES. 



Postage — If to be sent by mail, add 10c. per dozen; 20c. for 

 50, and 40c. per 100, to prepay postage. 



GOLDEN QUEEN. The latest novelty, handsome yel- 

 low fruit, very firm, sweet and solid ; hardy and productive. 

 Doz., 90c.; 100, $3.00. 



Souhegan. A new black cap variety, very early, hardy, 

 vigorous and productive. Doz., 60e.; 100, $1.50. 



Hansen. A vigorous grower, enormously productive, 

 and extremely hardy ; fruit bright crimson, of superior qual- 

 ity and very firm. Doz., 75c.; 100, $1.50. 



Cnthbert, or Queen of the Market. Bright red, lus- 

 cious, firm and large. Doz.,6()c.; 100, $1.25. 



Brandywine, Gregg, Crimson Beauty, Doolittle, 

 Thomless", Bristol, Ohio. Each, doz., 75e.; 100, $1.50. 

 BLACKBERRIES. 



Postage.— If ordered by m,ail, 10c. per dozen; 25c. for 30; 

 45c. per 100 must be added for postage. 



"WILSON JUNIOR. The largest early variety in culti- 

 vation; very robust and productive. Doz., 75c.; 100, $2.50. 



Early Harvest. A new variety; the earliest; hardy, 

 vigorous, productive. Doz., 75c.; 100, $1.50. 



EARLY CLUSTER. A new blackberry of strong 

 growth; very large and fine. Exceedingly productive, 

 healthy and hardv. Doz., 75c.; 100, $2.50. 



LUCRETIA ■dE"WBERKY. Doz. , 75e.; 100, $2.00. 



Early Dorchester. Early "Wilson, Kittatinny, Law- 

 ton, Snyder. Each, per doz., 60c.; 100, $1.50. 

 CURRANTS. 

 Postage same as for Raspberries. 



Black Naples. Suitable for jams. Doz. , 75c. ; 100, $2.50. 



Cherry. Dark red, large fruit. Doz., $1.00 ; 100, $5.00. 



Red Dutch. Dark red. Doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00. 



"White Grape. Large, white. Doz.. $1.00; 100, $5.00. 



Fay's Prolific. (New.) Each, 30c.; doz., $2.50. 

 GOOSEBERRIES. 

 Postage same as for Easpherries, 



Houghton's American Seedling. A vigorous, pro- 

 ductive variety ; best for our climate. Doz., $1.50; 100, $5.00. 

 GRAPE-VINES. 

 Postage. — 20c. jjcr dozen; $1.00 per 100. 



The following hardy varieties, one year old, each 25c.; 

 $2.00 per dozen ; two years, 40c.; $3.00 per dozen : 



Agawam, Brighton, Cata'wha, Clinton, Concord, 

 Delaware, Duchesse, Hartford, Lady Martha, Moore's 

 Early, Pocklington, Salem, "Wilder, Niagara, Empire 

 State. 



