About Our Greenhouses and Nurseries. 



These are situated at Riverton, N. J., about nine miles from Phila- 

 delphia, and cover over 100 acres of ground, nearly seven of which 

 are covered with 87 large modern greenhouses. Volumes have 

 been written about this establishment in the horticultural press on 

 both sides of the Atlantic, and we will here but briefly outline the 

 scope of the various departments. 



New and Rare Plants and Bulbs. (See pages 98 to 104 

 of this catalogue.) We take pains to test all new and. rare plants, 

 and yearly our own representatives make a tour of the leading 

 horticultural centres of the world in quest of novelties. We have the 

 pleasure of presenting this year one of the most valuable decora- 

 tive plants ever discovered, viz.: the Golden Pandanus, which is 

 fully described on page 103. Many others of the new things offered 

 on the above-noted pages are sure to become popular. 



A Bit of Our Rockery where Many Interesting Hardy Flow- 

 ers are Planted for Trial. 



Aquatic Department. (See pages 105 to 113.) The 

 most extensive and complete in the world, many acres of 

 artificial and natural ponds being required to produce the 

 stock which we now ship to every part of the civilized 

 world. 



Garden and Greenhouse Plants and Bulbs. (See 

 pages 114 to 146.) This department, which includes such 

 popular favorites as Cannas, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias. 

 Gladiolus, Geraniums, etc., will be found very complete, 

 only the very choicest varieties in each class being offered. 

 Palms, Ferns and other decorative stock are grown by the 

 million 



A Partial View of One of Our Palm Houses. 



Roses. (See pages 147 to 155.) We have long made a 

 specialty of strong, sturdy two-year-old plants that, set out 

 in spring, give immediate results, and, not millions of 

 miniature plants such as are sent by mail, our stock this sea- 

 son is sure to please the most critical buyer. 



Hardy Perennials, or Old-fashioned Hardy Gar= 

 den Flowers. (See pages 156 to 185.) One of our 

 most important departments, thirty acres being devoted to 

 them, and the largest collection both in point of quantity 

 and variety in this country. 



Hardy Shrubs and Hedge Plants. (See pages 186 

 to 191.) We handle these extensively. The variety offered 

 is choice, and the plants are strong, healthy and well grown. 



End View 



:re of Oreenhou 



;e5 Devoted Exclusively to Ferns. ~ 



Hardy Climbers. (See pages 192 to 194.) Everything 

 of value in this line is included in our list. Some fine new 

 species are included with other new and rare plants on pages 

 98 to 104. 



Select Small Fruits. (See pages 195 and 196.) Only the 

 choicest kinds are listed, the requirements of the amateur hav- 

 ing been carefully considered. We issue a special catalogue 

 of Strawberries in June, free for the asking. 



An Invitation. 



Our Greenhouses and Nurseries are open to the public at all 

 times, except Sundays and holidays, and we extend a cordial 

 invitation to all who are interested in horticulture to come and 

 see for themselves what is acknowledged to be one of the 

 largest and most up-to-date commercial plant establishments in 

 the world. 



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A View in Our Japanese Iris Garden. A More Extended View 

 of this is Shown on Page 172. 



