NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS AND PLANTS. 
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Under this hcarlitiR we srive a complete list of choice Plants and Bulbs. 
Our collection is unerjualed, and as growers of plants we are acknowl- 
■edgcd leaders. Our success has been attained by our determination ana 
ability to please those who favor us with their orders. 
Our ^reen-houses alone cover an area of over one and one-half 
acres, and are fitted up with every modern appliance, involving an ex- 
penditure of over $40,000. 
With plants as with seeds, we send out only the best, and do not ship 
small, inferior plants such as are oflfered by some Eastern firms at low 
prices. Onr plants are stronfr , vigrorous-grrowlngr, well-rooted young: 
plants, tuat will grive perfect satisfaction. 
PLAXTS AND BULBS FBEK BY MAIL.-Atthe 
prices quoted in our catalogue we send all Plants and Bulbs postpaid 
■unless directed otherwise on order sheet. 
PliANTS BY EXPRESS.— All plants ordered sent by express 
are sent at purchaser's expense, but extras are always included, enouRh 
to more than cover the costof expressage. Werecommend havnig plants 
■sent this way when the order is large and distance not too great. 
TREATMENT OF PLANTS WHEN 
RECEIVED, 
When plants are sent by mail nearly all the soil is shaken oflT. to lighten 
the package. If it is the season when they can be planted outdoors, the 
ground should be first well dug up and pulverized : the plants, when set 
out should be well firmed about the roots, copiously watered once only 
when planted, and shaded for two or three days when the sun is out. 
No further watering should be done, but a mulch of moss, manure or 
leaves around the roots would be beneficial. 
FIEM THE SOIL WITH YOTJR FEET. 
In setting out plants in the open 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 |>Iant with the Icet. 
This •■firming" of the soil prevents the air from reaching and shnvebng 
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 
annually. . 
WATER. 
If practicable, give plants one good soaking after planting in the open 
erouiid which will be all they will require, unless in the case of long-con- 
tinued dry weather, when, if again necessary, the watering must be thor- 
ough ; sprinkling is of little or no use. 
AMPELOPSIS ENCLEMANNI. 
This plant was dis- 
covered by the world- 
renowned collector, 
Dr. Englemann, from 
which the present 
stock has been prop- 
agated, and is now 
for the first time of- 
fered for sale. It has 
the vigrorous and 
h a rd v cha rac t e ri st i c s 
of the American 
w o o d b i n e , w i 1 h 
beautiful, glossj' fo- 
lia^re, laciniated in 
fives and sometimes 
sixes. Hut it is quite 
distinct in having the 
clinging tendrils and 
self-supporting habit 
of A. Yeitchi. In this 
respect, and also in 
brilliancy of coloring 
inthcfall.itwill rival 
the so-called "Boston 
Ivy;" and as the 
young plants are 
much more hardy 
and vigorous, 
and the foliage and 
growth are decidedly 
more graceful, it will 
undoubtedly become 
a great favorite as 
soon as it is known. 
This elcgrmt climber 
has been fullj' tested 
in this climate, and 
found to be perfectly 
hardy. Price, 15c. 
SOIL. 
Have this in proper condition — neither too wet nor too dry. *»f too 
wet. it will bake, and the roots will not penetrate it ; if dry. like dust, you 
cannot place with that firmness which it requires. Suitable compost for 
nearly all plants is composed of three-fourths turfy loam, equal parts cow 
manure and leaf mold added ; mix well together, and it is ready for use, 
and suited for Roses, Oeraniums, Fuchsias. Heliotropes. Verbenas, Pan- 
sies, and all free-growing plants. Tnrfy loam is the top sod from old 
pastures, well-rotted ; leaf mold is decayed leaves, which you can ge< 
from the woods. 
PREMIUMS AND FAVORABLE CLUB 
TERMS: 
To purchasers of Plants from this Catalogue f except from low-priced 
list and special collections) we offer the following: 
PKEMIUM No. 1 
is given with an order of ONE DOLIjAR. Your choice of either of the 
three new Roses : Mad. Cusin, Meteor, Duchcsse of Albany. 
PREMIUM No. 2 
is given with an order of TWO DOLLARS. Your choice of either one 
of the three new Roses and one of the new Chrysanthemums; Mrs. F. 
Thompson, Lillian B. Bird, Louis Bochmer. 
PREMIL3I Xo. 3 
given with an order of THREE DOLLARS. Two of the new Roses 
and two new Chrysanthemums, purchaser's selection. 
PKEMIUM Xo. 4 
is given with an order of FIVE DOLLARS. THE THREE NEW 
ROSES AND THREE NEW CHRYSANTHEMtTMS. 
Those who do not desire to avail themselves of the above Tremiums can 
select from our Catalogue as follows : 
For $1.00 cash, plp.nts to the value of $1.1.5 ca:. be sekct'-a. 
■• 2. no " " •' 2.30 
3.50 
4.75 " " 
5.00 " " " 6,00 
Orders over $5.00, for each dollar's worth 25 cents additional. 
These discounts do not apply to the Low Rate and Special Collec- 
tions, as the prices there are already as low as ^ood stock can be 
sold for. 
2.00 
3.00 
4.00 
ALYSSUM. 
Pretty plants for va'^es, pots or baskets, or for bedding out. Natural 
height, 6 in. 10c. each. 
The Gem. — A new variety, 
wi.h white flowers very full 
and double; leaves, broad, 
light green center bordered 
with pure white. 
AMPELOPSIS ENGLBMANNI. 
AMAKTLLIS. 
AMARYLLIS. 
A n in teresting class of plants 
desirable for growing in pots, 
producing showv flowers that 
arc very attractive and hand- 
some. The bulbs should be 
potted in rich, sandy loam, 
with good drainage. They 
reel aire abundant moisture 
when growing, but at their 
season of lesl water should 
be given sparingly. Bulbs, 
50c. each. 
Johnsonii. — An elegant pot 
plant, tlowcrs five ii.ches in 
aiameter, of a crimson color, 
each petal being striped with 
white. Flo .ver stalks two feet 
high, with clusters of three to 
five blooms. Very fine for 
liouse culture. 
Equestris. — Orange scarlet. 
Vittata. — White, striped 
with purple. 
AUCUBA JAPONICA. 
The "Japan Gold Dust Tree," a beautiful evergreen shrub; broad, 
shining leaves, spotted vellow. A vigorous, rapid-growing shrub, that 
makes a most handsome appearance on account of its spotted leaves,ana 
one that is noticeable among a large collection of plants. Pnee, 25c. 
each. 
