Fl-RM THE SOIL WITH CJOU-R FEET. 
In setting out plants in the op«n ground, it is first necessary to dig up the ground thoroughly, and after they have been put in place by 
hand, moderately firm the soil above and close around the plant with the feet. This "firming" of the soil prevenU the a.r from reaching 
and shriveling up the tender roots, and the plant never fails to grow vigorously. The neglect of this simple operation causes the loss of 
thousands of plants annualy . 
WATE-R. 
If practicable, give plants one good soaK.ng after planting in the open ground, which will be all they will require, unless in the case nf 
long continued dry weather, when, it again necessary, the watering must be thorough-sprinkling is of little, or no use. 
SOIL. 
Have this in proper condition, neither too wet nor too dry. If too wet, it will bake and the roots will not penetrate it ; if dry, like dust 
vou cannot place with that firmness which it requires. Suitable compost for nearly all plants is composed of three-fourths turfy loam equal 
parts of cow manure and leaf mold added ; mix well together, and it is ready for use, and suited for Roses, Geraniums, t uschias Heliotropes, 
Verbenas, Pansies, and all free growing plants. Turfy loam is the top sod from old pastures, well rotted ; leaf mold is decayed leaves which 
you can get from the woods. 
Premiums and Favorable Club Terms. 
To purchasers of plants from this Catalogue (except from low priced list and special collections) we offer the following : 
•PREMIUM No. 1, 
is given with an order „f ONE DOLLAR. Your choice of either of the three new Roses: Meteor. Souv. <ie \V....ten, Mad. Cusin. 
is given with an order of TWO DOLLARS. You 
Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Carnegie, and Mrs. W. K. Harris. 
P-REMIUM No. 2, 
r choice of either one of the three new Roses and one of the new Chrysanthemums : 
is given with an 
order of THREE DOLLARS. 
is given with an order of FIVE DOLLARS. 
P-REMIUM No. 3, 
Two of the new Roses and two new Chrysanthemums, purchaser's selection. 
P-REMIUM No. A, 
THE THREE NEW ROSES AND THREE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
Those who do not desire to avail themselves of the above Premiums can select from our Catalogue as follows: 
For $..oo cash, plants to the value of $,..o can be selected. For $2.00 cash, plants to the value of $2.25 can be selected. 
3.50 " " 4-*>o " * ^'^^ 
5 Orders over $3.00, for each dollar's worth 20 cents additional. 
j.OO 
5.<x> 0-00 v_/i uti ,3 v.. ^j."", 
These discounts do not apply to the Low Rate and Special Collections, as the prices there are already as low as good 
stock can be sold for. 
For S t .00 we will send, free by Mall, or by express, on terms at bottom of this list, any one of the following collections 
8 Abutilons, orange, crimson, etc 
12 Ageratums, white, dark violet, blue, rose, etc, 
12 Alternantheras, varieties for edging, etc. 
12 Achyranthus, crimson, violet and yellow leaves. 
8 Begonias, scarlet, orange, white, rose, crimson, etc 
5 Begonia Rex, ornamental foliage. 
12 Coleus, bedding varieties. 
8 Carnations, crimson, scarlet, variegated, etc. 
8 Chrysanthemums, small, as.sorted colors. 
8 Chrysanthemums, Japanese, assorted colors. 
8 Chrysanthemums, Chinese, assorted colors. 
5 Callas. 
6 Dahlias, large fiowering, all colors. 
2 Dracenas, green and variegated. 
6 Ferns, l.-esl for house culture. 
8 Fuchsias, all colors, double and single. 
12 Geraniums, Single, the finest of our collection. 
,2 Geraniums, Double, the finest of our collection. 
12 Geraniums. Scented, the finest of our collection. 
16 Gladiolus, summer flowering. 
12 Heliotropes, colors all shades of purple, violet, etc. 
5 Hibiscus, assorted. 
5 Hydrangeas, assorted. 
10 Lantanas, white, orange, pink, crimson, etc 
12 Lobelias, ever-blooming, blue, white and lavender. 
6 Passlfloras, assorted. 
20 Pansies, assorted colors. 
8 Petunias, double, assorted colors. 
8 Phlox, hardy, assorted colors. 
8 Salvias, colors blue, scarlet, crimson, white and rose. 
8 Tradescanteas, assorted. 
12 Tropseoiums, orange, maroon, scarlet, rose, etc. 
8 Tuberose, Pearl. 
1 5 Verbenas, very finest kinds. 
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