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NEW HARDY PEONIES fV^ilT p^t^Y 



HPHE P/EONIF.S are among tlie showiest and most nse- 

 * L ful of all hardy plants. Tiiey succeed well in almost 

 any situation, but f.owers will be brighter and finer if 

 planted in deep, rU b. loam, v»ell manured. The flowers 

 are of immense size, perfectly doable and richly colored. 

 Are gorgeous when plar \ed ilone on the lawn, attracting 

 attention from every on-v 



VENfS— An elegant double white of the purest color. 

 Of immense size and queenly in its splendor. 25c. each. 



ZADA— A delicate soft pink of exquisite shade and 

 great beauty. Free bloomer of excellent merit. S5c» 

 each. 



CHIEFTAIN— The finest red variety, being a deep, 

 rich red, of rare beanty, the favorite color of Our Grand- 

 mothers, and very beautiful. Nothing can take its place. 

 25c. each. 



SPECIAL OFFER. 

 The Set of 3 Paeonies Prepaid by 

 Mail Only 50c. 



OBCHID CATTLE YA MOSSLE. 



ORCHID CATTLEYA MOSSLE 



rp HE SE grand, celebrated, beautiful air plants will thrive 

 * L and grow everywhere, and are of easy culture, requiring 

 a shady place and a considerable supply of water. I have the 

 finest collection of Orchids west of Rochester, and consider 

 this one of the finest in every respect. Flowers are large, of ex- 

 quisite shape and the most beautiful colors, and sell readily at 

 $1.00 per bloom. Buyers or admirers of this rare and beautiful 

 plant will be well repaid by visiting my establishment from 

 March to June, when one whole house, devoted to these ex- 

 quisite beauties, is in full bloom, showinga magnificent eight. 

 Fine plants from $1.00 to $10.00 each. 



DIELYTRA, 



Or New Bleeding 

 Heart. 



QXE of the best herbaceous 

 plants in cultivation, and 

 one of the very first to flower in 

 the 6pring. An old favorite, bear- 

 ing long chains of graceful heart- 

 shaped pink flowers. Special 

 price, lot. each. 



^DIELYTRA OR NEW 8LEE0/N6 M EART "C 



THE LOVELY VIOLET 



PERFECT GEMS OF SWEETNESS 

 NO OTHER FLOWER CAN TAKE THEIR PLACE. 



rpHE CALIFORNIA— The greatest acquisition to the Violet family can America claim in this 

 splendid variety. We are indebted to Professor Emory E. Smith, of California, for the introduction of 

 this grandest of all Violets. By our extensive trials of "California" the past season we have proved it to 

 be vigorous and absolutely free from disease; flowers single, of immense size, suffi- 

 ciently large to more than cover a silverdollar. Its color is clear violet purple and 

 will not fade. The fragrance is delightful. The flowers are borne on strong stems 12 

 to 16 inches inches in length, and from 300 to 600 flowers may be picked from a single 

 plant in one season. Finely grown plants 10c. each. 



Princess of Wales— Largest and most fragrant of single Violets; color deep 

 violet purple; strong grower and free bloomer. 10c. each* 



Improved Marie Lonise — Surely one of the very finest double blue Violets 

 grown. Color deep violet blue, very fragrant and a continual bloomer. It is of extremely 

 easy growth. Be sure to include one or more of these charming plants in your order. 

 10c. each. 



Admiral Avellan— A French variety with distinct reddish flowers, which are 

 freely produced, of large size and fragrant. 10c. each. 



The Bride — A grand pure white variety. Flowers are double and immense in 

 size, extra early and deliciously fragrant. A free bloomer, and will astonish all by its 

 delightful beauty. 10 c. each. 



La France— Of French origin; flow- 

 ers single, large as silver dollar; color 

 soft, rich violet purple; stems 9 to 12 

 inches long. 10c. each. 



Lady Hume C a m p b e 1 1— The 

 choicest of all the new double Violets. 

 The flowers are of a beautiful azure blue, 

 and delicately pretty inform, of rarefra- 

 grance. Good, strong plants. 10c. each. 



SPECIAL OFFER. 



Any three for 25c. oroneeacuof the 

 above seven beautiful Violets only 

 50 cents. 



NEW EVERBEARING 

 PONDEROSS LEMON 



(See painting from Nature, inside back cov- 

 er page of this catalogue.) 



The largest edible lemon in the world, Oi Ihe 

 very easiest culture, (lowering and iruiling in 

 any good ordinary soil. Select plants 25c. 

 each postpaid. Smaller plants I Oc. to 

 15c. each postpaid- Splendid two 

 year old plants 50c. each. Extra large 

 plants SI. 00 each. NOTICE — The 50c. 

 and S 1 .OO sizes sent only by express 

 at buyers' expense. 



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