Spring move nurseries 



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SEED FARM, 



EIYEETON, 1ST. J. 



fE invite our friends and patrons to visit our establishments at No. 714 Chestnut 

 street, and Riverton, X. J. In the former may be found Vegetable and Flower 

 Seeds of undoubted character, and every requisite for the garden and conserva- 

 tory. The latter, which is located on the Delaware River, is reached by the 

 steamboats Columbia and Twilight, excepting in mid-winter, steamboats leaving 

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

 trains leaving from Market street ferry. The trip on the river (8 miles) makes it one 

 of the most delightful excursions that can be had around Philadelphia. Information 

 as to the running of trains and boats will be given at the Seed Establishment, or by 

 consulting any daily paper. The grounds are within five minutes' walk of the Rail- 

 road Station or the Steamboat Landing. 



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

 respondence with and personal visits to the leading houses in Europe enables us to 

 import every novelty as it appears. Especial attention 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 Shrubs. 

 Eoses, 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 the care of an experienced gardener. Every new variety is fully tested, and 

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

 customers at all times from loss by spurious or defective seeds. In short, every effort 

 is made on our part in the sending out of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, etc.. in the character of 

 the article sent, as well as in packing, to insure our customers against loss. 



