Spring Grove Nurseries 



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[E invite our friends and patrons to visit our establishments at No.j 

 714 Chestnut street, and Riverton, N. J. In the former may be founc 

 Vegetable and Flower Seeds of undoubted character, and every requi 

 site for the garden and conservatory. The latter, which is located oi 

 the Delaware River, opposite the city, is reached by the steamboats Colum 

 bia and Twilight, excepting in mid-winter, steamboats leaving Chestnu 

 street wharf; and the Pennsylvania Railroad (Amboy Division) by hourb 

 trains leaving from Market street ferry. The trip on the river (30 minutes 

 makes it one of the most delightful excursions that can be had around Phil 

 adelphia. Information as to the running of trains and boats will be givei 

 at the Seed Establishment, or by consulting any daily paper. The ground! 

 are within five minutes' walk of the Railroad Station or the Steamboa 

 Landing. 



contains one of the largest and finest selections of plants in the country. 

 Direct correspondence with and personal visits to the leading houses in 

 Europe enable us to import every novelty as it appears. Especial atten- 

 tion IS paid to the introduction of the best new varieties of 



ROSES, FUCHSIAS, GERANIUMS, GLADIOLUS, Etc., Etc. 



Nearly fifty acres are devoted to the growing of the more hardy kinds of 

 Shrabs, Roses, Dahlias, Bulbs, and Flower Seeds, and upwards of 50 000 

 square feet of- glass are employed in the propagation and cultivation of 

 choice Exotics and plants suitable for the decoration of the house or garden. 



THE SEED AND TRIAL GROUNDS 



are under our personal supervision. Every new variety is fully tested, and 

 all new and choice varieties grown with great care for seed stock, thus 

 msurmg oar customers at all times from loss by spurious or defective seeds. 

 In short, every eff-ort is made on oUr part in the sending out of Seeds, Plants, 

 Bulbs, etc., m the character of the article sent, as well as in packing, to 

 insure the purchaser against loss. 



