JR. ORNAMENTAL CATALOGUE, 



Lovetfs Manual 



OF 



Ornamental Trees and plants 



Is indispensable to all owners of country and surburban homes, whether it be a mere village lot, or the ex- 

 tensive gfouodj of the rich man's country seat. As its name implies it is a Handbook of all that is ne- 

 cessary to aid in improving and adorning the home grounds, with a complete catalogue of species and 

 varieties, naming and describing them so fully and accurately and in such a clear and instructive manner 

 ►j< — — ►!< that it is a task of ease and pleas- >J» — — ^ 



ure to make judicious selections 

 and to plan out intelligently the 

 proposed improvements. It is, 

 moreover, very copiously adorn- 



WHAT 



XO PLANT ' ed wltb realIstic iiiustrati ° ns 



I throughout, many varieties being 

 illustrated by beautiful engrav- 

 *Z* ^ ings specially sketched from na- ^ 



ture by a skilled artist for this work. Nothing has been neglected that will teach the reader 



HOW TO LAY OUT THE HOME GROUNDS 



to advantage, and all details relating to the Laying Out and Planting of Lawns and Small Places, with 

 selections of the best varieties for the best effects, are carefully considered. An introduction, and an es- 

 say on the care, culture and management of Ornamental Trees and Plants, by a celebrated landscape 

 gardener and horticultural writer, furnish instructions and suggestions on ornamental planting, and 

 carefully drawn plans are given especially for small places, with planting lists and general directions. 

 This is a very valuable feature and worth many dollars to the prospective planter. 



The book is trustworthy and authoritative. The contents are arranged botanically, and the common 

 English names also given. Much time and rest arch has been expended in the attempt to make it strictly 

 correct in every respect and it will be found invaluable for reference to all who use it. 



The Manual is a book of a hundred pages, 7x10 inches, finely printed on heavy paper, and con- 

 tains several beautiful chro.no -lithographs In oil, which have been produced at great cost especially for 

 the Manual. Price 15 cts. a copy. 



We do not attempt to ca1a!oguo oar lists of Ornamental Trees, Plants, Vines, Etc., in this Guide to 

 Fruit culture but refer those wishing them to tha Manual desciibtd above. Our stock is exceedingly 

 hue and includes almost every variety woith having in the way of 



DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS, 



EVERGREEN TREES AND SHRUBS, 



DECIDUOUS SHADE TREES, 

 HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS, 



HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS, 



HEDGE PLANTS, ET 



Price-list mailed free upon application. 

 I We t,h. ill be plops ;d to furnish estimates of cost, working plans, e'.c, for desired in 

 I such other information as may be necessary. 



J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silv 



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