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NORTH MAIN STREET NURSERY. 
Geraniums. There are no floweriiiK plants more desirable for 
beddinsj purposes and general eiiltivation than scarlet (ieraniuins. 
A group of Iheni is a dazzling sight from June to November. Our list 
has been reduced until it contains the best varieties only. These we 
offer in .stocky, healthy plants ( not forced as some grow) at 15 cts. 
each, $1 for S. ist size, Sio per 100. 2d size, jJS per 100. 
Geraniums, Silver-leaved. For borders. The green leaves are 
edged with silvery white. Si per doz. 
Petunia, Single and Double-fringed. For outdoor planting or 
house culture arc equalled by few other plants. Thev are of the 
easiest culture ; commence flowering earlv, and continiie a sheet of 
bloom throughout the season luitil killed' bv frost, only reijuiring a 
rich and sunny e.vposure. We have for several vears" m.ade their 
cultivation a specialty, growing the Single and Doiibic fringed varie- 
ties. No pictures can reproduce the intricate fringing and lacing and 
delicate coloring of the new v.irieties which we offer. We conlidently 
offer our own strain as the best that can be ijrocured from anv source. 
Double-fringed. Si .50 per doz. Single, 50 cts. per doz., $1 for ,^0. 
Salvia splendens. Brilliant scarlet flowers borne on long spikes 
m pr(jfusion from July initil frost. Two sizes, $1 and $1.50 per doz. 
Salvia, Bonfire. A new varietv which grows In a compact bush 
about 2 feet high and of the same breadth. $1 for 6. 
Verbenas. Our collection comprises flowers of the largest size, 
mcludmg all the different shades scarlet, blue, purple, pink, crimson 
and white. 50 cts. per doz. $^ per 100. 
Prices for other plants on application. 
Address 
J. W. ADAMS & CO., Springfield, Mass. 
It is not an uncoinHion occurretice to receive an order to fit out an entire 
place as our experience, taste and judgment would su.ifgcst, a fixed sum be- 
ing appropriated for that purpose. Whenever such an order has been exe- 
cuted, our 'vork and planting has in every instance given satisfaction and our 
bills have been approved. Such expenditures are always less than bv any 
piece method that we can devise. 
We publish for the use of our customers what we term 
OUR POCKET CATALOGUE (76 pages), 
in compact form, giving brief and truthful descriptions, which will 
help buyers tcj select and order such trees and pl.ints as are suited to 
their locality and purposirs. It gives directions for pruning. It ex- 
plains our method of planting It tells what to do after transplanting. 
This Catalogue we mail free to all who write for it. 
Our stock of Plants and Trees suited to this climate is complete in 
ever>' department. We especially in\ ite intending buvers to visit tlie Nursery 
and see our stock before shipping time crowds us with orders. We claim that 
It is superior to any other. Our trees have belter roots, and are much more 
vigorous and of larger sizes, and are handled with greater care, than those 
grown in less favorable locations. Our trees and plants are warranted true 
to name and of the grades stated in our Catalogues. Should any stock not 
prove as represented, we will either refund the purchase money, or replace 
the stock with the same variety, Irue to name, free. While we exercise great 
care to p:event mistakes, we are not liable for further damages, as all goods 
are sold under the above conditions. The proprietors devote their entire 
time and attention to the business; employ skilled labor; grow only the best 
of each class, and leave nothing undone to promote the successful shipment 
and growth of their plants. 
