CURTIS & COBB'S CATALOGUE Of SEEDS. 



settle the earth around the roots ; and, if warm sunny days succeed the operation, 

 they will root all the better to have shade for a day or two. All large-growing 

 plants should be transplanted singly ; but many of the smaller may be removed 

 in patches, without any trouble. After the plants are established, they will need 

 no other care than to tie up the taller-growing sorts to stakes, to prevent the 

 wind and rains from beating them down, and injuring their blossoms. 



GARDEN REQUISITES. 



There are several aids to the economical management of the garden, which are 

 almost indispensable one of these is the hot-bed frame, for the forwarding of 

 plants for early planting. A frame may be made of various sizes, according to the 

 size of garden, from four sashes upwards. The length of sash is generally seven 

 feet by three and a half wide, the size of glass six by eight inches ; making the 

 entire frame of four sashes fourteen by seven feet. The frame should have a 

 southern or south-eastern exposure ; should be made up with fresh horse-manure 

 and a few leaves mixed with it : this must be laid in a heap preparatory to being 

 used, and, when in a proper state of fermentation, prepared for the reception of 

 the frame. A few inches of rich, loamy soil must be spread over the manure ; 

 then cover the frame with the sashes ; and, after standing a few days to allow the 

 rank heat and steam to pass off, the seed can be sown. Where the ground is 

 well drained, a better plan is to dig out a space the size of the frame, from one to 

 two feet deep, according to the season and the heat required, in which the manure 

 Is placed, care being taken to pack it firmly and evenly. 



COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER-SEEDS, POSTAGE PAID. 



We have made up collections of flower-seeds, which we would recommend to 

 those not well acquainted with the different varieties. They contain those only 

 of easy culture, and brilliant, showy flowers. When ordering, please state what 

 varieties you have, and we will send other varieties in place of them. To begin- 

 ners in the cultivation of flowers, these collections are confidently recommended. 

 No. i. Collection of Annuals . . . . . . . . $1.00 



2 ' . • 5 • • a • 2.00 



3- * Biennials, and Perennials .... 3.00 



* " " " .... 5.00 



INDUCEMENTS FOR THE FORMATION OF CLUBS. 



We offer the following inducements to purchasers in large quantities, or for the 

 formation of clubs, by which a great saving may be effected. The seeds will be 

 forwarded, by mail, post-paid, to any address in the United States or Canada, on 

 receipt of the amount of the order. 

 Purchasers remitting $1 00 may select seeds, in packets* at Catalogue prices, amounting to $t 10 

 200 « " " " 22s 



is 400 " " " 47S 



500 « « 000 



1000 " " " 1250 



«. 2000 " " 2600 



3000 « « « «« 4Q0O 



No Variation whatever will be made from the above rates. 



We wish it distinctly understood by our correspondents, that the above dis- 

 count will be allowed only upon flower and vegetable seeds in packets. Seeds 

 when ordered by the ounce or pound, plants, roots, or bulbs, will not be included 

 Collections of vegetable-seeds, prepared expressly for mail, will be found in that 

 department of the Catalogue. 



