PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



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HARDY SHRUBS— ConJmwed. 



Spirea Prnnifolia (Bridal Wreath). Flowers double, 

 white and abundant; early blooming. 



Spirea lleevesii. Covered in spring with an abun- 

 dance of white flowers. 



Spirea Reevesii Flore Plena. A double flowering 

 torn) of the above. 



Spirea Tliunbergii. One of the most charming of all 

 low-growing shrubs, with tine, delicate foliage and a 

 profusion of small white flowers in spring. 



Spirea Tomentosa. Tufts of pink flowers in mid- 

 sunuiier. 



Snowberry {Si/>>'phoricarpiis Racemosus). Pink flowers 

 in summer; large, white, waxy berries in autumn. 



Snowberry, Red or Indian Currant (S. Glomeratus). 

 More compact; form, with small red berries in au- 

 tumn. 



Tamarisk (Tumarix tetandra). Feathery foliage, small 

 fringed, light i)inl^ flowers. 



Viburnum, Snowball (Viburnum Opulus Ste.rilis). 

 Snowy white flowers, borne in large balls in early 

 summer. 



Viburnum, Japan Snowball (V. Plicatum). A. new 

 variety whicli lilooms more profusely and in more per- 

 fect balls. 75 cts. each. 



Viburnum, Maple-Leaved (V. Acer i folium). White 

 tlowers in summer; red berries in autumn. 



Wcigclia Hortensis Nivea. Pure wliite; constant 

 bloomer. 50 cts. eacli. 



Weigelia Isolinc. Flowers open white, and change 

 to blush. 



Weisjelia liutea. Pale yellow; blooms after the otlier 



varieties. 

 Weigelia Multiflora. Flowers pendulous, chocolate 



color, willi wliite stamens. 

 Weigelia Rosea. Fine colored flowers; one of the best. 

 Weigelia Symoudsii. Hose and white; distinct and 



beautiful. 



EVERGREENS. 



The advantages of 

 planting Evergreens are 

 many, and no garden is 

 complete without them 

 Every one admires the 

 cheerful ai>i>carance of 

 the homes of those who 

 have i tn p r o V e d theii 

 grounds in this way, and 

 tlieir properties always \' 

 command higher prices 

 A garden sheltered by 

 tall evergreen hedges "^ 

 will produce vegetables ^ 

 from one to two weeks 

 earlier than an open 

 field ^^^^"^^v^ 



Prices on application. ^'■^ '■*" 



BIRD 



The Bird Seeds we offer have all been rccleaned, and are of the very best quality, free from must and other im- 

 purities that are injurious to the health of birds. 



Mixed Bird Seed. For Canaries, etc. Qt. 20 cts. 



Canary (Phalaris canarieiuis). Sicily, for Canaries. 

 Qt. 20 cts. 



Hemp (Cannabis saliva). Russian, for Parrots, etc. Qt. 

 15 cts. 



Millet (Panieum miliaeeum). American, for Canaries, 

 Sparrows, etc. Qt. 15 cts. 



Rape (Brassica napun). English, or Winter, for Cana- 

 ries, Linnets, etc. Qt. 25 cts. 



Rape (Brassica napus). German, or Summer, for Cana- 

 ries, Linnets, etc. Qt. 25 cts. 



Rough Rice (Oryza saliva). Unhulled, for Java Spar- 

 rows, etc. Qt. 25 cts. 



White Bird Sand. White, washed and prepared for 

 birds. (Not mailable.) Qt. 5 cts. 



Red Bird Sand. Washed and prepared for birds. Qt. 

 5 cts. (Not mailable). 



Maw Seed (Papaver tIkeos). For young and sick birds 

 during moulting. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts. 



Bird Lettuce Seed (Lactuca saliva). For young, sick, 

 and moulting birds. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Cuttle Fish Bone. For birds to pick at, and sharpen 

 their bills, etc. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Mocking Bird Food. Prepared expressly for soft- 

 billed birds. (Ry mail, 65 cts. per bottle.) Per doz. 

 bottles, .§3.50 ; bottle, 40 cts. 



Canary Bird Powder, or Song Restorer. An in- 

 vigorating tonic and restorative for Canaries, Gold- 

 finches, Linnets, and all seed-eating birds. This prep- 

 aration will in every case restore their natural notes to 

 birds that have lost their song from cold or moulting. 

 (By mail, .30 cts.) Per bo.x, 25 cts. 



Bird Lice Destroyer. Non-poisonous, simple, and 

 effective. Put up in Bellows Boxes, which facilitate 

 its application. (By mail, 30 cts.) Per box, 25 cts. 



Bird Nest Baskets. Made light and durable, of wil- 

 low. Each 10 cts. Postpaid 15 cts. 



Prepared Oyster Shells for Poultry. The best egg 

 increaser; manufactured from shells in a pure condi- 

 tion. The lime contained in the shells assists in the 

 formation of the egg, and contributes to the general 

 health of the fowls. A handful to five fowls daily 

 will be found valuable at all seasons of the year. 

 Five lbs. 20 cts., 25 lbs. 65 cts., 50 lbs. $1.00, 100 lbs. 

 $2.00, bbl. 350 lbs. $4.00. 



EGG FOOD. 



Very useful for all kinds of Laying Fowls and young 

 Poultry. It will make your hens lay winter and summer, 

 supports them during moulting, and keeps the fowls in 

 the best condition. It is estimated that one-half of the 

 chickens and turkeys hatched out annually die before 

 reaching maturity. It supplies all the needed material for 

 forming bones, muscles and feathers; it strengthens the 

 digestive organs, makes the fowls healthy and more pro- 

 fita,ble. Directions accompany each package. 

 Imperial. 1 lb. pkg. 50 cts., by mail 65 cts. ; 2J lb. pkg. 



$1.00, by mail $1.40; 6 lb. pkg. by express $2.00; 25 



lb. keg by express $6.50. 

 Cheltenham. 1 lb. pkg. 30 cts., by mail 50 cts. ; 5 lb. 



box by express $1.25 ; 10 lb. box by express, $2.00 ; 



20 lb. box by express $3.75. 



Medicated Nest Eggs. For setting and laying hens. 



Each 5 cts., per doz. 50 cts. ; by mail 10 cts., per doz. 



$1.00. 

 Porcelain Nest Eggs. For setting and laying hens. 



Each 5 cts., per doz. 50 cts. ; by mail 10 cts., per doz. 



$1.00. 



Remit for postage on Bird Seeds, etc., z6 cts. per lb., and 30 cts. per qt. or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by mail. 



