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CANNA (INDIAN SHOT). 



These stntply sppclcs of plants ore highly ornamental In flower-gardens, producing a rich nnd 

 Oriental etfect by their large, broad, massive foliage, and rich orl (niton and scnrlet flowers. They 

 will make luxuriant growth and bloom. In late autumn they should be carefully potted, and 

 allowed to mature their bloom in the greenhouse or parlor, and afterwards preserved In a cool, 

 dry cellar. In spring, again start thpm into growth, and replant them in the open air last of Way 

 or'lirst of June. Price, 25 to 50 ceuts each. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Giant, two years (by express only). Per hundred, $l.nO; per thopsnnd, $3.00. 



Conover's Colossal. — a European variety Introduced several years since, which, by a 

 carefid selection of seeds from the most vigorous shoots, has been wonderfully improved, both 

 in size and quality, in point of which it surpasses all other varieties in cultivation. Specimens 

 were exhibited the past season, which were grown alongside the best Oyster Hay varieties, and 

 received the same care and treatment, which attained four limes ll e size of that popular variety. 

 One-year-old roots, per dozen, 30 cents; per hundred, $1.50; per tuousand, $12.00. 



One-year roots only can be sent by mail at $2.00 per hundred. 



DIOSCOREA BATATAS (NEW CHINESE POTATO). 



One of the most valuable esculents In cultivation, though but little known. Stem twelve to 

 twenty feet in length, of rapid growth, of creeping or climbing habit, forming an excellent cover- 

 ing for a screen. Flowers small, white, iti clusters. Leaves heart-shaped. The root is of a pale 

 russet color, oblong, regularly rounded, club-shaped, largest at the lower end. Plant In a deep, 

 light soil, tolerably rich, and thoroughly stirred two feet deep. A well-grown root will measure 

 two feel in length, and two anil a half inches in its broadest diameter. They are quite hardy, re- 

 maining in the ground over winter without protection. The flesh is remarkably white, and vary 

 mucilaginous in its crude state. They may be boiled or roasted, and when cooked possess a 

 rice-like taste; are quite farinaceous, nutritive, and valuable for food. It is also a very desirable 

 climbing-plant, suitable for covering screens, arbors, and unsightly places. One-year-old roots, 

 $2.00 per dozen; $12.50 per hundred. 



RUSTIC BASKETS, VASES, &c. 

 Baskets. Three sizes, 9, 11, and 13 Inches in diameter, round . . . $1.50, $2.25, $3.00 



" Oval, 6 by 12 inches, fancy arched handle 2.00 



" Round, 10 inches in diameter 2.00 



" Octagonal, 9 inch howl 1.25 



" " 11 inch howl 1.60 



Vasc9. Three sizes, 2 feet 4 inches, 1 foot U inches, and 1 foot 7 inches high, with 



oblong vases, 23, 18, and In inches long $7.00, $6.00, $4.50 



" Two feat two inches high, witli round bowl 13 Inches in diameter, and arch 



handle 4.00 



Chair. Size of ollice-chair, easy and handsome 9.50 



Stand-.. Vases, Hanging- liaskcts, Settees, and Chairs. A full Catalogue on application. 



GARDEN REQUIRE3IENTS. 



Peat Mould, In bags or bnrrcls, per bushel $1.50 



Silver Sand, of the best quality, per bushel 2.50 



Mould, mixed in proper quantities for plants In pots, per bushel 1 00 



Common Miiks, or >ph:»g:nuiii. for baskets, orchids, Sic, pcrhushel .... 1.00 



Labels for pot-plants or trees, per hundred, twenty cents; per thousand .... l.so 



Thermometers, of various sizes, and best qualities each 50, .75, 1.00, 2.00 



" self-regulating 2.00 



RUSSIA MATS. 



Archangel, of the best quality, each $150 



Coiuiuun Buss 31 ats, per dozen $3.00,0.00 



CUBA BASS. 



For tying up plants, grape-vines, Sec, In large or small quantities, ppr ponnd, 75 cents to $1.00. 



DR. GRAEF'S INDELIBLE INK. 



A German preparation for marking labels. May bp used either for out or In door plants, ex- 

 posure producing no effect on the writing. In bottles, with directions, 75 cents each. 



Indelible Pencils, for writing on wood-labels, 50 cents each. 



TROWBRIDG E'S GRA FTING -AV A X. 



Highly recommendpd as the best In use. Xeatly put up In one-pouud pacsages at 40 cents ; 

 half-pound packages, 25 cents; ouc-fnu'ih DuUnd packages, 15 cents. 



WHALIO-niL SOAP. 



For preserving plants, flowering-shrubs, vines, and particularly rosebushes, from slugs ami all 

 other insects ; also excellent for applying to the buck of trees of all kinds for destroying bark-lice, 



