1902 NY CATA LOGUE TOP 5PPING 1902 



For Complete INDEX and Abridged PRICE LIST of this Catalogue, see last four pages. 



A COLORED PLATE, eoutaiiiing American Wonder Lemon, Peachblow IlibiscuH and Wee])iii*>; 

 Lantaua, see pag'e 4:8 ; Begonia Bulbs and Gloxinias, see page 49. 



The first 16 pages of Catalogue contain rather new and unusual varieties of Flower Seeds; page 14, 

 new Vegetable Seeds; page 15, new Begonia Bulbs, not illustrated on colored plate; page 16, 

 new Tigridias and other Bulbs. 



Pages 17 to 61 contain my general list of Flower Seeds — and a good list it is. 



Pages 61 to 66 contain general list of Vegetable Seeds (also page 14) and Plants. 



Pages 66 to 78 contain Summer Flowering Bulbs, also pages 15 and 16, and colored plate pages 48 

 and 49. 



Pages 76 to 98 contain Fern-Balls, Palms, Geraniums, Roses, Hardy Plants, and rare Shrubs. 



Front Cover— Centaurea Imperialis in variety, and Salvia Ingenieur Clavenad. 



Inside Front Cover— new aud all Salvias. 



Back Cover— Dwarf Named Nasturtiums, also Special Mixture. Clematis— Inside Back Cover. 



My Flower Seeds, I can say, are the equal of any sold. I import these directly myself from France, 

 Germany, England, Italy and Japan, only from growers and dealers of undoubted reputation. 

 I also contract for Seeds in California and many other sections of this country, and always of 

 the best quality only. The class of Seeds, Bulbs and Plants that are offered by publications as 

 collections for premiums, etc., I do not handle at all. 



DISCOUNT ON SEEDS. When you send me 25c. you can select 30c. worth of seeds. When you 

 send me 50c. you can select 65c. worth of seeds. When you send me $1 you can select $L30 

 worth of seeds. All goods are sent postpaid by mail and charges prepaid when sent by 

 express, and delivery guaranteed in good condition. Money turj be remitted in Bank Bills, 

 Money Orders, Express Orders, Check, Draft, or Stamps. If you remit in bank bills, it is much 

 safer to register the letter if more than a dollar is sent in this way. 



No Discounts on Plants, Bulbs, Shrubs, and Trees, as my prices include Free Delivery at your 

 Post Office or Express Office, all charges paid by me. 



IMPORTANT NOTICE. When you compare my prices on Bulbs, Plants, Fern-Balls, etc., please 

 take into consideration that my prices include Postage and Express Charges, paid by me, 

 except in a very few cases, where the exception is noticed. 



HavQ. Fresh Flowers in the House Every Day in Summer. A garden is given character, aud 

 an abundance of bloom furnished throughout the season, by planting liberally and at inter- 

 vals some favorite flower or flowers that grow easily, quickly, and bloom profusely, so we 

 may pluck daily, flowers for the house without destroying the beauty of the garden. I have 

 seen a profusion of Marigolds like a cloth of gold. Delphiniums and Larkspurs a wave of navy 

 and cobalt blue. Nasturtiums can bepicked every day, so also Sweet Peas. An entire bed of Asters, 

 Pausies, Phlox Drummondi, Poppies, Antirrhinums, Diauthus, Zinnias, etc., is very effective 

 in the garden, and all admit of picking daily. For late display nothing is better than Cosmos. 



I have oijly mentioned a few flowers that occur to me, but these are often overlooked. They are all 

 inexpensive, easy of growth, aud liberal with bloom. Plant the larger ones in backgrounds 

 and borders. Have flowers in plenty. They make life worth living. A few Hollyhock plants, 

 Golden Glow, and some free flowering shrubs add much to the attractiveness of the garden 

 and requiie little care or money. 



T thank you one and all for the support- and confidence you have shown me in the past. It is my 

 earnest wish that I shall deserve as well of you in the future. 

 With my best regards, I am, sincerely yours, 



January t, 1902. MARY E* MARTIN^ FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK, 



