LIST OF NOVELTIES. 



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Alyssum — Saxatile compactutn. 



{Madiuort.) 



A pretty plant of compact growth, with small yellow flowers in April. 25c. 



Anemone — Whirlwind. 



A fine new variety, producing ^fowS/^ white flowers. Hardy and free-flowering. An acquisition. 30c. 



Hibiscus — Incanus. 



(/\ose I\Iallo'w.) 



A valuable plant with large pale yellow flowers, with crimson center. September. 25c. 



Irjs — Ksmpferi. 



{Japan Iris.) 



Among Hardy Perennials none are more beautiful than the different varieties of Japan Iris. They 

 embrace a wonderful variety of color, and the flowers are produced in great profusion, following those 

 of the German. We have a superb collection of double and single varieties. 25c. 



Lychnis — Chalcedonica alba. 



{LaDip Flower.) 



A variety of the common Scarlet Lychnis with white flowers in July. An acquisition. 25c. 



Monarda — Didyma alba. 



{Os7uego Tea.) 



A charming variety of the common Monarda, with large, showy white flowers in July. 25c. 



Ranunculus — Speciosus, fl. pi. 



{.Bachelor s Buiton.) 



Flowers very large, double golden yellow ; in bloom all summer. 25c. 



Spirsa — Astilboides. 



A new species from Japan, A very dwarf grower, with large plumes of pure white flowers, late in 

 spring. A charming novelty. 25c. 



Spiraea — Astilboides floribunda. 

 Similar to the above, but th,e panicles are much larger. 25c. 



New Phloxes. 



Of the large number of varieties annually introduced we have selected the best, which will be found 

 described under the proper head in the General Catalogue. We received Honorable Mention for collec- 

 tion of Phloxes at the Convention of Society of American Florists, 1895, and First Premium at the 

 Western New York Fair. 



New Roses. 



Hybrid Tea Rose — Belle Siebrecht. 



A new rose, which comes highly recommended. Described as follows : " Color a solid pink of 

 the richest shade ; a rare color; flowers large, beautifully formed and long, tapering shape, with high 

 center, and when half blown the petals reflex in a graceful manner; sweetly perfumed. A vigorous 

 grower, with large glossy foliage of leathery texture. It is predicted by eminent rose growers that it 

 will be the best forcing and the best selling rose that has ever been introduced. $1.00. 



Hybrid Bourbon — Champion of the World. 



This valuable rose originated in Vermont and is a cross between Hermosa and Magna Charta. 

 The flowers are large, double, of a rich deep rosy pink and very fragrant. It is a vigorous grower and 

 free bloomer, quite as hardy as Hermosa and other roses of that class. An acquisition for bedding out 

 for summer flowers. 50c. 



The Wonderful New Japanese Rose — Crimson Rambler. 



By far the most important and valuable acquisition of recent years. 

 HEADQUARTERS FOR THIS GREAT NOVELTY. 



When we ascertained the value of this novelty, we immediately set about propagating it on a 

 most extensive scale, so that we are now prepared to furnish good plants, either by express or mail, 

 at a very low price, considering the great novelty that it is. The Crimson Rambler is unquestionably 

 an acquisition, a novelty of high order, and most distinct in its characteristics. It is a running or 

 climbing rose of vigorous habit, strong and rapid growth, with handsome shining foliage, and produces 

 in marvelous abundance clusters of the brightest crimson semi-double roses. Its clustered form, its 



I only regret that I had not ordered everything I have set out this season from your firm, on account of your promptness 

 and courtesy and the quick despatch of goods and the good order of the plants and trees, and packing. — Very truly yours, 

 J . B. B , Shelter Island Heights, N. Y. 



