Plant Department. 



A few words regarding the filling and shipping of Plant orders. 



All orders, unless instructions are received to the contrary, are executed and forwarded immediately upon re- 

 ceipt. Customers placing orders for stock to be reserved and sent at planting time must distinctly specify this at 

 time of ordering. 



PLANTS BY HAIL. Small plants will be sent free by 

 mail when so desired. The greater part or all of the soil is 

 removed from the roots, which are carefully packed in damp 

 moss. We cannot forward such bulky plants as Azaleas, 

 Camellias, Cycas, large Roses, Rhododendrons, Shrubs and 

 similar stock by mail. 



PLANTS BY EXPRESS. We do not deliver plants free 

 by express, the purchaser paying charges, which are, by the 

 principal express companies, 20 per cent, less than regular 

 merchandise rates. We strongly urge this method of transpor- 

 tation, as it enables us not only to give better values in the form 

 of larger and finer plants, but we also always add liberal 

 "extras" to help defray charges, and, unless instructed to the 

 contrary, all orders are forwarded by express. 



PLANTS BY RAIL. Bulky hardy plants, such as Shrubs, 



Hedge plants and similar dormant stock, can, during the plant- 

 ing season, be forwarded safely by fast freight lines, even to 

 very distant points, at a low rate. 



STEAHBOAT LINES. Fast lines of boats connect 

 Philadelphia with Baltimore, Boston, Fall River, Providence, 

 Norfolk, Richmond, Savannah, Troy and Albany. This forms 

 a convenient, cheap and safe method of transportation, except 

 during severe cold weather. 



PACKING FREE. We make absolutely no charge for 

 boxes or packing, or delivery to any express, freight or steam- 

 ship line in Philadelphia. 



SAFE ARRIVAL GUARANTEED. We guarantee the 

 safe arrival of all plants when sent by express. If forwarded 

 in any other manner they are entirely at the risk of the pur- 

 chaser. 



For the sake of convenience, we divide this department into the following sections: 



New and Rare Plants and Bulbs from this page up to and 



including page 104. 

 Water Lilies and Aquatics. Pages 105 to 113. 

 Garden and Greenhouse Plants and Bulbs. Pages 114 



to 146. 



Roses. Pages 147 to 155. 

 Hardy Perennial Plants. Pages 156 to 185. 

 Choice Hardy Shrubs. Pages 186 to 191. 

 Hardy Climbing Plants. Pages 192 to 194. 

 Select Small Fruits. Pages 195 and 196. 



A complete index of both the common and botanical names of all the seeds and plants offered will be found on pages 1 and 2. 



NEW AND RARE PLANTS AND BULBS. 



ADONIS DAVURICA FL. PE. 



A beautiful species from Japan, with large full double yellow 

 flowers in very early spring. The plant grows 8 to 10 inches 

 high, with finely divided fern-like foliage ; perfectly hardy. 35 

 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. 



NEW ABUTILONS. 



The following varieties of French origin will be found quite 

 distinct and desirable acquisitions: 

 Dalou. Flowers of largest size, deep rose. 

 Gulliver. Light magenta, entirely distinct. 

 Menelik. Deep garnet ; a new color. 

 Mercie. Carmine rose with bronzy sheen. 



30 cts. each ; set of 4 sorts, $100 (ready May 1st.). 



ACTiUA JAPONIC A (Japanese Baneberry). 



A Japanese introduction, producing dense spikes 30 inches high of 

 white flowers not unlike our native Baneberry, which flowers in June ; but, 

 unlike it, this new variety blooms in September, lasting well through 

 October, a time when flowers of all kinds are scarce in the garden. Its 

 graceful spikes are fine for cutting, and last in perfection a long time. It 

 is perfectly hardy. We offer a limited stock. 50 cts. each ; $5 00 per doz. 



AMPEEOPSIS VEITCHI 



ROBUST A PURPUREA. 



A new variety of the popular Japanese or Boston Ivy, which comes to 

 us from Holland most highly recommended, being a still more vigorous 

 grower than A. Veitchi. while its foliage, which is larger than the type, is 

 described as a pretty metallic blue-green, turning to a brilliant purplish- 

 red in the autumn. Strong plants, $1.00 each. 



ANEMONE SYEVESTRIS. 



EEI^A FELLMAN. 



A double-flowering form of the "Snowdrop" Anemone, which has 

 proven to be a grand addition to this class. It is hardy, easily grown in a 

 partially shaded position, and produces large white double Chrysanthe- 

 mum like flowers on stems 1 foot high from May until July. 25 cts. 

 each ; $2 50 per doz. 



(98) 



Act^a Japonica 



The most important Plant Novelty of the year, yes, of many years, is 

 the new 



GOLDEN PAJSTJDANUS 



illustrated, described and offered on page 103. The plants will not be 

 ready for distribution until the coming autumn. But it would be well to 

 place your order early for the size plant you want. While the stock is 

 large the demand will be equally so. 



