CABLE AODHESS: Orchid, New York. 
TELEPHONE CALL : 401 FIFTH AVENUE. 
CUT-Pl^OWBH 
A.ND 
Dbcorativb Dbfartmbnt, 
4o9 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 
F 
OR TWENTY-FOUR years we have carried on a first-class floral establishment, during which time 
r we have furnished floVal decorations for many notable events, supplying our patrons (who are for 
The greater part, of the old New York families and customers of long standing) with the choicest and 
best which through years of experience and constant study of the art of horticulture we have been suc_ 
cLsful n pix)ducing. As our connection with the Rose Hill Nurseries gives us unusual facilities for such 
S productions, our work in this line cannot be surpassed in the metropolis. Our s ock of a 1 the choicest 
varfet^s of plant; for the production of cut-flowers, together with our immense collection of rare plants 
Jdms, cycads, tree ferns and orchids, enables us to carry out orders of any magnitude with the greatest 
ease and with more satisfaction to our friends than can be given by those lacking the facilities 
Orders by mail or wire receive our prompt and most intelligent consideration, and are filled to the 
best interest of our patrons. 
OUT-OP'-TOWN DBPARTMBNT. 
We make a specialty of decorations out of the city. We have specially trained and experienced men 
who are artists in this line, and who are constantly getting up new designs and arrangements for decora, 
tions. Careful attention is always given to orders for out-of-town work, and satisfactory results can be 
assured. Pi^ANT-BURNISHING DBPARTMBNT. 
Some few years ago we introduced the Parisian plan of furnishing palms and decorative plants for 
conservatories, halls, drawing and dining rooms, etc., by the week, month or season, and it has worked 
with unparalleled success. Of course with our great stock of palms and decorative plants--which is of 
such magnitude that it must be seen in order to be appreciated, we are enabled to supply any demand, and 
at the most reasonable prices. .„ . , i *„ 
We are always prepared to furnish plans, estimates and specifications for any work appertaining to 
the floral business. o iai . — 
SlEBRECHT & WADLEY. 
409 FIFTH AVENUE, CORNER THIRTY-SEVENTH STREET, NEW YORK CITV. 
Supplies and Requisites. 
We supply all the articles essential in garden and greenhouse work, some of which are difficult to procure locally 
of the proper quality. Our requisites for orchid culture, especially.^wiU solve the diffi;;"lty. i» ^^^ny cases. 
Bafts Cylinders and Cribs for orchids, made of red cedar ' - ^^^ ... i m-i 
and chestnut. Prices from $1,50 to $4.50 per dozen for 
rafts and cribs, and $1 to «3 each for cylinders. 
Fibrous Peat, our special quality, $3 per bag, $3,50 per 
barrel. 
Live Spbagnnm Moss. Best quality, $3.50 per barrel. Dead 
moss, dry, $1,50 per barrel. 
Cocoanut Fibre. For drainage in large pots and tubs, 
$3,50 per barrel. 
Fine Feat, not fibrous, $1.50 per bag, $3 per barrel. 
leaf-Mould, and Peat and Leaf-Mould mixed, $1.50 per bag, 
$3 per barrel. 
Pure Ground Bone-Meal, iu 300 pound barrels, coai-se or 
fine, $3.75 per 100 pounds. 
Pure Sheep Manure, Compressed in cakes. This is the 
best article for making liquid manure. We are head- 
quarters for it, $3,.")0 per 100 lbs. 
Lawn Fertilizers, Grass Seeds, etc 
Insecticides, including Tobacco preparations. Fir Tree 
Oil, Australian Garden Wash, Whale-oil Soap, Helle- 
bore, Slug Shot, Grape Dust, etc, at current prices. 
(See General Catalogue, page 303.) 
Little's Antipest. The most effective and valuable insec- 
ticide yet discovered. It is perfectly harmless to plants, 
and is easily applied, being readily soluble in water. 
Best thing for all insects and plant diseases. Directions 
with every package, 1 qt, can, $1 ; 3 qt. can, $1.50 ; 1 
gallon, $3.50 ; 5 gallons, $11. „^ „ 
Rustic Work (send for special catalogue). Raffia for tying 
(30 cts. per lb.), Sponges for washing plants, etc. 
Siebreoht and Wadley's Patent Perfect Greenhouse Roller 
Shading. A superior article for shading. Write for 
details and estimates. 
Excelsior Fertilizer. An odorless flower food, clean and 
convenient ; a superior article for giving vigor to 
blooming plants. 15 cents per packet, by mail ; $1.30 
rn i-ertinzers, urass obou», per dozen packages, by express. 
A complete list of Requisites and Supplies will be found on pages 303-304 of our General Catalogue. 
It^- The Ameuican Gaudun is a monthly magazine of Horticulture, essential to all who grow plants, trees or 
fruits. Profusely illustrated. Price, $2 per annum ; send subscriptions to us. 
