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all cannas, and produced in constant succession.” (See 
Fig. 58.) 
The Variegated Silver-leaved Potato, (Pitcher 
& Manda).—See catalogue notice and Fig. 41. “ It is 
of two-fold value merging in one plant the useful and 
ornamental.” 
The Lincoln Plum (J. T. Lovett).—“For years we 
have been searching everywhere for acqui¬ 
sitions to the list of cultivated varieties of 
the plum—those that were prolific, handsome 
and of fine quality, but, above everything 
else, those that escape the attacks of the 
curculio. Our efforts have thus far resulted 
in bringing forward the Spaulding and 
Abundance, and giving popularity to several 
others. We are now offering the Lincoln, 
which, in several important properties, is the 
most remarkable plum we have yet seen.” 
(See Fig. (51.) 
Melrose Melon (W. Atlee Burpee).—“The 
history of the Melrose melon is as follows : 
Late in the fall of 1885, one of our most ex¬ 
pert melon growers, in going over a field 
after the vines had died, was surprised to 
find a few specimens holding up, while 
for some time all others had gone. Upon 
examination he was still further surprised 
to find that the melons retained their full 
sweetness and flavor. He at once began to 
investigate as to its exact origin, but without 
success, eight or ten varieties having been 
grown close together that season. The seed, 
however, was carefully saved and grown the 
following year, when several specimens re¬ 
sembling the Jenny Lind and Bay View were 
observed. After judicious and careful selec¬ 
tion, we now offer it fixed in type, and as pure 
as any melon grown.” (S«e Fig. 49.) 
Otaheite Orange (Storrs & Harrison Co.) 
—“It is a dwarf orange, which grows, blooms 
and fruits freely in pots, even when only 
a foot or two high. The fruit is about one- 
half the size of ordinary oranges, sweet and delicious. 
The blossoms are produced in great abundance, deli¬ 
cate and beautiful in color, and rich in delicious per¬ 
TRADE ABSTRACTS. 
Columbian Mammoth White Asparagus 
(D. M. Ferry.)—“ In addition to the marvel¬ 
ous advantage of its white color, the Colum¬ 
bian Mammoth White asparagus is even more 
robust and vigorous in habit and throws 
larger shoots and fully as many of them as 
the Conover’s Colossal. When we add to these 
the immense advantage of its needing no 
earthing up in order to furnish the white 
shoots so much sought after, we think it 
evident that it is superior to any sort now 
in cultivation, and that no asparagus grower 
can afford to plant seed of any other kind. 
The claims are not mere theory, but are 
substantiated by actual experience. A field 
grown by one of the largest and best aspara¬ 
gus growers in this country yielded an equal 
weight of cuttings with his best field of any 
other variety, and brought 20 per cent more, not in a 
fancy market or as a novelty, but at a canning factory, 
where it was put up under a special brand and brought 
enough more to warrant the packers in paying extra 
for it.” (See Fig. 64.) 
Try the Dwarf Horticultural Lima. 
C. A. Green : “ Prof. J. L. Budd says that Idaho is 
Hardy Double English Violet. Fig. 57. See page 138 
the hardiest of all pears—hardier than Flemish 
Beauty. ” 
“ Exonian Pea (Thorburn).—An extra early new 
wrinkled marrow pea, now offered for the first time. 
It is not a selection from any existing variety, but an 
entirely new sort. The pods, which are produced in 
great abundance, contain six to eight, and many of 
them nine good-sized peas of a capital dark green 
Mountain Fleece. Fig. 56. See below. 
Lima ever introduced, owing to successive unfavorable 
seasons in the locality in which we were having it 
grown, we have been unable to offer it in bulk until 
now.” 
Try Thorburn’s Terra Cotta and Lunon Blush 
tomatoes, which originated at the Rural Grounds. 
“What is it?” people ask who look at Terra Cotta 
for the first time. 
Mrs. William T re¬ 
lease Chrysanthemum. 
Fig 51. (Pitcher & Man¬ 
da).—Flowers large and 
full, of a beautiful shade 
of pink. One of the finest 
of the hairy type. 
ELAiAGNUSEnULIS (Ell- 
wanger & Barry).—“This 
is a remarkably beautiful 
new shrub from Japan. 
In July the plant is cov¬ 
ered with bright red ber¬ 
ries of large size and 
edible, the flavor being 
pungent and agreeable. 
Laden with fruit the bush 
is highly ornamental, and 
the fact that its leaves 
remain fresh till late in 
the autumn gives it addi¬ 
tional value for garden 
decoration. We regard 
it as the coming shrub 
destined to widespread 
popularity as soon as 
known.” (See Fig. 53.) 
“Superlative Rasp¬ 
berry (E. <fe B.)— A new 
foreign red raspberry, 
very large and of best 
quality. Its size, appear¬ 
ance and flavor commend 
it to all who desire the 
largest, handsomest, and 
choicest fruit; highly 
commended.” (See Fig. 
48.) 
Ganna Florence 
Vaughan (J.C.Vaughan). 
—“This is undoubtedly 
one of Mr. Crozy’s most beautiful and distinct intro¬ 
ductions. The flowers of this splendid sort are of 
the most perfect form, the petals are even broader 
than those of Madame Crozy and more rounded at the 
ends, which latter characteristic represents the best 
type sought for in the latest hybridizations, are well 
opened and of the most brilliant golden yellow, 
dotted with brightest scarlet, and are the largest of 
color, and of excellent flavor. The Royal Horticul¬ 
tural Society, of England, recognized its merits by 
awarding it a first class certificate after testing it 
against many other varieties.” (See Fig 55.) 
“ Thorburn’s Dwarf Lima (J. M. Thorburn) is a 
dwarf form of our famous Challenger Lima—the finest 
of all pole Limas. Though this was the first Dwarf 
Canna Florence Vaughan. Fig. 58. See this page. 
fume. As a pot plant this dwarf orange is one of the 
most beautiful that can be grown. It blooms most 
freely during winter, though it is likely to bloom at 
any and all times of the year.’ (See Fig. 47.) 
Mountain Fleece (Storrs & Harrison Co.)—“The 
engraving (Fig. 56) gives a fair representation of this 
excellent hardy herbaceous garden plant. It forms a 
(Continued on page 138.) 
and field seeds; horticultural and agricultural imple¬ 
ments—50 pages. 
T. S. Hubbard, Fredonia, N. Y.—A list of grape 
vines—one of the best published. 
FOREIGN CATALOGUES. 
The Steele, Briggs, Marcon Seed Co., Toronto, 
Canada.—A large catalogue of seeds of all 
kinds and plants. Many novelties are offered. 
A. G. Hill & Son, St. Catherines, Ontario, 
Canada.—A catalogue of trees, vines, etc. 
A. M. Smith, St. Catherines, Ontario, 
Canada.—Fruit and ornamental trees. 
Ed. Webb & Sons, Wordsley, Stourbridge, 
England. One of the largest and hand¬ 
somest seed catalogues published. 
H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, Eng¬ 
land.—Complete list of seeds grown by the 
firm. 
William Bull, King’s Road, Chelsea, Lon¬ 
don, England.—Seeds and plants of all kinds. 
