Catalogue of Trees, Plants, Seeds, Bulbs 
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Nursery Dep^rtrpept. 
FOUI/AOE AMD PUOWEKIMC FUAMTS, 
TREES, SHRUB5, VINES AND FRUIT TREES- 
PACKING AND SHIPPING . — We have experienced packers to do the work, and all shrubs, trees, 
plants, vines, etc., will be thoroughly and securely packed, so that they can be safely shipped to any part of the 
country. We deliver to railroad and express companies free. There our responsibility ceases, and goods 
travel at purchaser’s risk. That our customers should be fully satisfied with their purchase is our aim. Should 
they not be so, we wish to be informed of the fact without delay, so that we may be able to do justice to them 
and ourselves. 
SUGGESTIONS TO PLANTERS. — The judicious and tasteful planting of trees and plants enhances 
the value of real estate more than an equal amount of money invested in any other way. The best time for 
planting is during the autumn and early spring. Success depends more upon the proper performance of the 
work, and on the weather during the following season, than on the exact time when the work is done. Trees, 
etc., should be planted somewhat deeper than they grew in the nursery ; this is easily seen by the earth-stain 
on the bark. Do not twist or crowd the roots into a small space ; dig a large hole, and carefully sitread the 
roots out straight, fill the earth firmly around them and pack solid. Mulching with coarse manure, straw or 
leaves is beneficial to newly planted trees, and is the best means of retaining moisture in the soil. If the land 
is poor many trees do not grow luxuriantly for several years. Liberal watering should be given, but it is labor 
lost if imperfectly done ; always soak the ground thoroughly when it needs it. 
jga- All Nursery Stock is quoted free to express or railroad at our Nurseries at Menlo Park, Cal. 
We offer a few selected Orchids, which will be found to do well under ordinary treatment. They are all 
beautiful varieties. 
CVI’KII’ldOIL'M (Lady’s Slipper). These are 
very easily cultivated. A soil of peat and moss, 
with ample drainage, in clean pots, selecting a 
moist and rather shady corner of the greenhouse, 
will suit them admirably. 
<'. Itoxalli. This variety flowers from December to 
January; is very attractive ; flowers have a very 
bright and shiny appearance, S2.50 each, 
noiiiiiiiaiiuin. Flowers in the autumn ; three to 
five on long stems. $2. 75 each. 
HaiTisiaiuiin. Flowering twice, and .sometimes 
three times, in the course of a year. $2.50 each, 
insift'iio. This variety lasts in flower over a long 
period, and will be found very satisfactory. $i ea. 
villosuiu. Flowers from January to April. S2.50 
each. 
L'.VTTliKV.A. In growing this Orchki use fibrous i>eat 
and a little moss. In potting, keep the plant well 
above the rim of the pot, and leave the soil so that 
the water will pass away freely, plenty of which 
must be used during the growing season. After 
new bulbs are developed, water should be with- 
held and the plant allowed a good season of rest. 
<’. Triaiia*. One of the most beautiful Orchids in cul- 
tivation ; flowering from December to April ; 
colors varying from pure white to blush ; the throat 
yellow, with a bright crimson spot on the lip. 
each . 
I*<‘rci valiaiia. Very choice ; flowers from Nov- 
ember to February. S.t each. 
IMossia'. Large, sweet-scented flowers ; colors 
lilac ami rose. $3 each. 
t'tKLOGYNH cristata. \ fine winter-flowering 
Orchid, very easily grown : flower white, with yel- 
low blotch on the lip. January to March. S1.50 
each. 
nHXDUOBIUM nobilo. This Orchid flowers on 
tile long pseudo-bulbs in twos and threes ; colors 
white and the various shades of purple. Ji. 50 each. 
Our Stock of “Selected Seeds” is 
Ij.HIjI.V Aiiceps. .\ very beautiful species, flower- 
ing about Christmas, when it is all the more wel- 
come : flowers purple and blush, on long and 
graceftil stems. $1.50 each. 
ODONTOOLOSSl'M cTispum. Flowers mostly 
from January to April ; should be kept c<k>I and 
moist, never being allowed to get dry ; very at- 
tractive. All the OdontoglOBSums are showy and 
valuable for cutting. Si.5° each. 
CVPRIPEDU'M INSICNE. 
all new and vary liijh. in quality. 
