INSECTICIDE, FERTILIZERS AND BOOKS. 



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Burpees Bush Lima. 



The Only Bush Form of the True Large Lima Bean. 



This remarkable Bean orig- 

 inated here in Chester County, 

 and we strongly recommend it 

 to our friends and customers as 

 the most valuable novelty ever 

 introduced, being the first and 

 only true bush form of the 

 luscious, large Lima Bean. We 

 quote from the description of 

 the introducers: 



"BURPEE BUSH LIMA 

 comes absolutely true 

 from seed. The bushes grow 

 eighteen to twenty inches high, 

 of stout growth and always 

 erect, yet branching so vigor- 

 ously that each plant develops 

 into a magnificent circular bush 

 from two fit to three feet in 

 diameter. The leaves are of 

 very large size and great sub- 

 stance. The bush character is 

 thoroughly established, not one 

 plant in a thousand showing 

 any disposition to 'run.' The 

 thickness of the main stalk and 

 branches of the plant, as also 

 the unusual size, healthy green 

 color, and thick leathery sub- 

 stance of the leaves, indicate 

 the strong constitution of this 

 variety, by which it is enabled 

 to bear large crops, and is also 



a sure cropper. It is an immense yielder, each bush bearing from 50 to 200 of the handsome large pods, well filled with 

 very large beans, which are identical in size and luscious flavor to the well-known large pole Limas. By the introduction of 

 'this most valuable novelty the largest and best Lima Beans can now be raised in quantity at small cost, without the expense 

 and labor attached to the use of poles." Per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 25 cts.; J4 pint, 40 els.; per pint, 75 cts.; per quart, $1.40, 

 by Mail, postpaid. 



OUR NEW TOBACCO INSECTICIDE SOAP. 



We strongly recommend OUR, NEW TOBACCO INSECTICIDE SOAP, as the best and most reliable insect 

 exterminator. It is absolutely safe to haudle and. will not Injure the softest growth of plants. In fact it 

 is a powerful fertilizer, leaves that have become wilted from the attacks of insects coming out fresh and luxuriant. It is used 

 by dissolving in hot or cold water, at the rate of one ounce to two quarts of water. With this liquid the plants should be 

 frequently sponged, sprinkled or syringed. This new soap, besides being a valuable preventive of mildew, is Sure 

 Death to most kinds of Injurious Insects, Bugs, Worms and Lice, which infest growing Plants, Fruit Trees 

 and animals ; apply a strong suds as often as necessary. Every Cultivator of Plants should always have this Soap on hand. 

 Price per can, by Mail, postpaid, j"> cts.; four cans for $1. By Express, $3 per dozen cans. 



BOWKER'S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS.— This well-known and valuable Fertilizer is made espe- 

 cially for plants grown in the house, garden, or conservatory; clean, free from offensive odor, largely soluble in water, and 

 producing healthy plants, FREE FROM vermis, and early and abundant blossoms, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant 

 color. Prices — A PACKAGE, sufficient for 20 plants, three months, sent for 25 cents, postpaid ; or a PACKAGE, sufficient 

 lor 20 plants, one year, sent for 50 cenis, postpaid. 



NOW READY, NEW AND REVISED EDITIONS OF POPULAR GARDENING BOOKS. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM CULTURE FOR AMERICA 

 {i2i> Pages Illustrated) . — By James Morton. An ex- 

 cellent and thorough book, especially adapted to the cul- 

 ture of Chrysanthemums in America. The contents include 

 Propagation by Cuttings; Exhibition Planis 

 and Blooms; Soil for Potting; Watering; Se- 

 lection of Plauts; General Culture; Insects 

 and Diseases; Chrysanthemums as House 

 Plants; etc., etc. A practical and valuable treatise on 

 all phages of their culture. Price, cloth, #1.00; paper, 60 

 cts., postpaid, by Mail. 



GARDENING FOR PLEASURE.— If you wish to culti- 

 vate Vegetables, Flowers or Fruits for private use, read the 

 newand revised edition of ''Gardening for Pleasure." 

 This book treats of everything connected with Gardening 

 indoors and out, and has been especially written for ama- 

 teurs. 404 pages, illustrated. Price, $2, postpaid, by Mail. 



MY HANDKERCHIEF GARDEN.— Size 20x60feet. 

 Result : A Garden, Fresh Vegetables, Exer- 

 cise, Health and $20.49. By Charles Barnard. In- 

 teresting and valuable. Price, 25 cts., postpaid. 



PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE.— If you desire to en- 

 gage in the business of growing Cut Flowers or Plants 

 for sale, we advise you by all means to read the New 

 and llevised Edition of "Practical Floricul- 

 ture." 325 pages, fully illustrated. Price, 31.5°. postpaid, 

 by Mail. 



ROSE CULTURE (Ellwanger). — A well-written and 

 valuable work on Roses and their culture, gi.25, post- 

 paid. 



THE GARDEN'S STORY (EllwaJJ^er).— This thor- 

 oughly delightful book tells in the mos harming manner 

 how to enjoy the garden from the ii.-i rosy-cheeked 

 Daphne till the last Monk's-hood Spire. $1.25, postpaid. 



