BOTANICAL INDEX. 
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FERNS A SPECIALTY. 
J\ WAFFE1T MEFLILL, 
OAMBRIDGEPORT, MASS., 
Would respectfully announce his decision to offer for sale a portion of his 
CHOICE NATIVE AND EXOTIC FERNS. 
The collection is the largest and most complete in the country, being the result of 
several years’ labor and correspondence. Many of the more rare native Ferns have 
been collected in 
CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, FLORIDA, & OTHER SOUTHERN STATES, 
Upon repeated journeys and at much expense. Many of the choicer exotics were 
obtained by exchanges and as personal favors, but having accumulated in such large 
quantities it has become necessary to dispose of a portion in order to make room for 
the balance. It is his desire to still further increase the varieties in his collection by 
exchanges, and he would be pleased to correspond with persons having varieties not 
in his printed list, a copy of which will he forwarded upon application. 
Mr. Merrill would also like to exchange DRIED FRONDS with those having new 
varieties in duplicate. Botanists furnished with HERBARIUM SPECIMENS, and 
Florists furnished with DRIED FRONDS, in great variety, for Winter Bouquets, at 
reasonable rates. He will sell any variety he has in triplicate at prices named in his 
Catalogue. Large specimen plants at special rates, upon application. The usual 
discount to regular dealers. 
Address all communications to 
AVERT IB. GILBERT, Gardener, 
Hancock St., CAMBRIUGEPORT, MASS. 
Who has charge of the place, and is authorized to sell or exchange. 
£2PSmall plants sent safely by mail. 
GRAPE VINES. 
ZESijLslh/bezg' irseries. 
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING INDUCEMENTS TO PURCHASERS. 
The Largest Stock ; the most Complete Assortment of Leading as 
well as New and Rare Varieties; Excellent Quality, and Low 
Prices. All Plants Warranted Genuine. 
SEND FOR THE “iBTTSIEEBIEIIRGr ’’ C A.TA.3LOC3-TTR3. 
PRICE, 25 CENTS. POST-PAID. 
Besides a complete Manual, it contains a correct description of over 200 distinct 
varieties of American Grapes, their classification, etc., with truthful illustrations of 
the Leading Varieties. It is worth ten times its cost to any one interested in Grape 
Culture. 
PRICE LISTS FREE. To Nurserymen and Dealers we offer Special Induce- 
ments, and solicit their correspondence. Address, 
BUSH & SON & MEISSNER, 
It V SUPER G, JEFFERSON CO., MO. 
