Plants Useful to Attract Birds 
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Directions for Shipping 
Parties ordering are requested to state explicitly the mode of conveyance by which they 
desire their stock forwarded. 
When no route is designated, we exercise our judgment; but in no case do we assume any 
responsibility after packages are shipped, unless for our own mistakes. When losses occur by 
detention, claims should at once be made on the transportation company and not to us. 
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Conditions of Sale 
First — The ;irliol(\s on th(! followinji; lis! will he furnishcil at the mincxod prices only when the quan- 
tity speoificrl shiill bo taken. Fifty will be furnished at the hundred rate, and five at tlie rate per ten. 
Second — While we exercise the greatest care to have all the Trees, Shrubs and Plants genuine and 
reliable, and hold ourselves prepared to replace, on proper proof, all that prove untrue, we do not give any 
warranty, expressed or implied; and in case of any error on our part, it is mutually 
agi'eed between the pmT.haser and oiu'selves that we shall not at any time be held respon- 
sible for a greater amount than the original price of the goods. No complaints will be 
considered that are not made within ten days after receipt of stock. 
Third — If cash accompanies the order no charge will be made for packing and 
delivery to the freight or exi)ress office; otherwise, the cost of packing will be added to the 
bill. 
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PLANTS USEFUL TO ATTRACT BIRDS 
In planting trees, shrubs and vines, it is well to bear in mind those varieties which on account of 
their seeds and fruit attract the birds, and it is advisable to include some of these sorts in your planting. 
Birds play an important part in the economy of nature and are an attractive feature of the home surround- 
ings. 
Below wc give a list of those trees, shrubs and vines which are fruit-bearing and furnish food for 
Birds; also a list of the birds which feed on the various kinds. The descriptions of the plants will be found 
in this catalogue. 
Myrica cerifera. 1, 6, 7, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 
25, 26. 
Pyrus. 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 26. Vars. Sorbus 
Americana, S. Aucuparia, S. quercifolia. 
Rhamnus catharticus. 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 22. 
Rhus. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 
22, 24, 25, 20. Vars. glabra, typhina. 
Rosa. Hips of the following varieties are oaten bj' 
many species of birds: blanda, Carolina, luclda, 
multiflora, Japonica, nitida, rubiginosa, 
rubrifolia, rugosa, rugosa alba, setigera, 
spinosissima, Wichuraiana. 
Sambucus. 1, 2, 4, .5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 1.3, 14, 15, 16, 
17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26. Vars. Canadensis, nigra, 
nigra aurea, racemosa or pubens. 
Vaccinium Corymbosum. 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 18, 
19, 26. 
Viburnum. 2, 5, 7, 11, 17, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26. 
Vars. acerfolium, cassinoides, dentatum, 
lantana, Lentago, Opulus. 
Vitis. 1, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 22, 26. Vars. 
Coignetiae, heterophylla, Labrusca. 
Amelanchier botryapium. 
18, 21, 26. 
Ampelopsis. 2, 7, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 26. 
quinquefolia, Engelmanni, Veitchii. 
Benzoin odoriferum. 11, 17, 19, 26. 
Berberis. 5, 7, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 26. 
Thunbergii, vulgaris, vul. purpurea. 
Celastrus. 2, 11, 17, 18, 26. Vars. paniculata, 
scandens. 
Cornus. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 
20, 22, 24, 26. Vars. alba, alternifolia, florida, 
paniculata, sanguinea, sericea, stolonifera. 
Crataegus. 7, 11, 12, 18. Vars. coccinea, cor- 
data, Crus-galli, Oxyacantha. 
Euonymus. 2, 18, 19, 20. (All varieties). 
Ilex. 2, 7, 17, 18, 26. Vars. lavaegata, verticil- 
lata. 
Juniperus. 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 
25, 26. Vars. communis, Virginiana. 
Morus tatarica pendula. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 
11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26. 
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THE BIRDS 
Appended is a list of the birds whi('h feed ui)on the fruits of the trees, etc., 
numbers coriosijond with those in the list, of plants. 
1 Blackbird 6 Chickadee 11 Grouse 16 Phoebe 
2 Bluebird 7 Crow 12 Jay 17 Quail 
3 Bobolink S Cuckoo 13 Junco 18 Robin 
4 Catbird 9 Finch 14 Kingbird 19 Sparrow 
5 Cedarbird 10 Grosbeak 15 Oriole 20 Swallow 
enumerated above. The 
21 Tanager 
22 Thrasher 
23 Thrush 
24 Vireo 
25 Warbler 
26 Woodpecker 
