J^O OUR j^P^ENDS AND JPaTRONS. 



In view of the great expense attending the annual publication of a work like this, which Is 

 furnished gratuitously to our patrons, we have decided to use our last year's stereotype-plates, 

 after making the needed changes in price, &c, to conform to this season. In consequence of the 

 saving which will result from so doing, we shall be enabled to deal more liberally with our cus- 

 tomers, without detracting in the least from the merits of our Catalogue, which we believe to be 

 one of the most valuable and comprehensive published, embracing ail the information needed to 

 instruct and amuse the amateur In each department of gardening. 



A new and very superior Lithographic Chromo will be added, composed of well-known sub- 

 jects, worthy of a place in every garden; also a Supplementary List of many things not in the 

 main body of the book, but for which there is a constant demand. Our list of Novelties this 

 season will be quite limited, as we have found, by experience, that many of this class prove 

 worthless In our soil and climate. Those offered are choice selections, having the highest recom- 

 mendations from their producers. 



Again we thank our customers for their liberal patronage in the past; and we >«rpe to merit 

 a continuance of their favors. 



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RARE FLOWERS AND NOVELTIES 



FOR 1873 A\L> 1874. per pkt. 



ABter, Boltz's, white, passing to azure-blue. — This charming color was 



first introduced a few years ago in the Dwarf Chrysanthemum section. Fine . .25 

 Aster, Dwarf Cinnabar carmine. — A very striking deep-red color; it Is an 

 early and abundant llowerer, suited for either ribbon bordering or the decora- 

 tion of parterres - 25 



Aster, Mont Rose. — A new variety of Mont Blanc Aster, with flowers of a 



charming peach-color and enormous dimensions 25 



Aster, Goliatli, mixed. — This splendid class of Asters are from the Mont Blanc 



and Mont Rose varieties 50 



Aster, Washington, fine mixed. — This new race is one of the finest extant. 



It originates from the Victoria Aster, and is similar, though far more robust . .SO 

 Amaranthus Abyssinicns. — New Abyssinian introduction, forming an ex- 

 ceedingly vigorous tree-like specimen of five feet in height by the same in dia- 

 meter, the st«m measuring three inches through. The plant is composed of 

 from six to eight stout branches, each of which throws out as many smaller 

 ones, which are all terminated In the first place by a large drooping carmine- 

 red flower-spike, this being subsequently surrounded by ten to twelve some- 

 what shorter ones, lending to the plant a highly curious appearance. Planted 

 on lawns or at the sides of broad walks, this Species produces a striking effect .50 

 Begonia Sedenl Victoria. — Splendid hybrid of Begonia Sedenl, having bright 

 carmine-scarlet flowers, and a strong, compact habit. Producing a profusion 

 of bloom, its utility for bedding cannot be over-estimated. Masses on a lawn, 

 even when viewed from afar, present a gorgeous aspect. Well adapted for 



the open ground 50 



Campanula medium Calycnntbema. — We look upon this variety as a real 

 acquisition amongst hardy bieuidals. Culture precisely like that of the com- 

 mon Canterbury Bell .25 



Celosia Japonlca, or New Japan Cockscomb. — This Is an entirely new 

 variety. It is far better and more brilliant than the old %'ariety, a single 

 plant being an object of great beauty j while a bed containing n dozen plants 

 is not equalled for garden display ^iy any thing we are acquainted with . .25 

 Celosia Iluttonil. — Beautiful dark-foliaged plant, attaining a height of from 

 one and a half to two feel by about one and a half feet in diameter. Owing 

 to its rich coloring and hardy nature, It will be found exceedingly attractive 



and useful as a bedding-plant ... .25 



Celosia, Violet-feathered. — Very interesting novelty, with large plumose 



flower-spikes of a fine violet color 60 



Centaurea gymnocarpa. — An exceedingly fine decorative bedding. plant, with 

 elegant and finely-divided silvery foliage; very attractive aud ornamental, 



either as single plants, or in groups, or in ribbon-planting 25 



Centanrea Candldi^slma. — A beautiful and picturesque hardy bedding-plant, 

 with fine silvery foliage; admirably adapted for flower-garden decoraliou In 

 rlbbon-liues, or In groups, or single plants 25 



