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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
Wistaria. 
WISTARIA, or GLY¬ 
CINE. 
This is one of the most pop¬ 
ular of our hardy vines, grow¬ 
ing very rapidly, climbing to 
a height of fifty feet or more, 
and when in bloom, is truly 
magnificent. It flowers in 
early spring, in long, drooping 
racemes, resembling in size 
and shape a bunch of grapes. 
Brachybotria Rubra. — 
Flowers reddish purple 35c. 
Magnifica.—Flowers in 
dense, drooping racemes of 
pale lilac ; of the same size 
as the Chinese; vigorous and perfectly hardy. 35 
cents. 
Chinese, (Sinensis).— Flowers in clusters ; pale blue ; 
sometimes gives a second crop of flowers in the falL 
35 cents. 
f 3 P"*We will send six climbing vines, each labeled, 
our selection of varieties, for $1.00. 
PAMPAS GRASS—(Ter der). 
The spikes of this really ornamental grass resemble 
plumes of white feathers which arc borne on stems 
1 above the foliage. It requires protection, or removing 
1 to the cold pit or cellar during the winter. 35 cents. 
BULBS FOR SUMMER AND AUTUMN BLOOMING. 
The following Bulbs will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen 
rates ; at the 100 or 1,000 rate they will be sent by express or freight , tha purchaser paying the charges. No 
less than 6 will be sent at the dozen rate , no less than 50 at the 100 rate, and no less than 500 at the 1,000 rate. 
Orders with money should be forwarded as early as possible, and they will be filed in rotation. 7 he tender 
Bulbs that are injured by frost, will not be sent till such danger is over in spring. 
DAHLIA. 
T h e Dahlia 
has always 
been a favorite 
for autumn¬ 
flowering. The 
flowers are so 
symme t r i c a 1 
and perfect,and 
the range of 
brilliant colors 
so large and va¬ 
ried, that they 
will always be 
popular where 
display is want¬ 
ed. The roots 
are tender, and 
easily injured 
by frost. They 
should be set 
Dahlia. out thrc = fee ' 
apart, after all 
danger of frost is over, and placed in a cool cellar, and 
not be allowed to freeze during winter. The plants 
should be supported by tying to stakes. Ready for 
shipment about April 1st. each. DOZ. 
Extra choice mixed, all named varieties... .25 2 50 
Fine mixed, unnamed, color given on label..20 2 00 
Extra choice mixed, all named /varieties, per 100.15 co 
Fine mixed, unnamed, color given on label, “ . 8 00 
DIELYTRA—(Bleeding- Heart). 
Tuberous-rooted plants, blooming in the spring, fa¬ 
vorably known almost everywhere. They require only 
the ordinary culture of border plants. Roots planted 
in autumn will flower freely. The roots should be di¬ 
vided every third year. The flowers are a delicate pink 
color, very graceful, produced continuously from May 
till July. Ready for shipment about April 1st. 
EACH. DOZ. 
Dielytra, Spectabilis . .25 2 50 
GLADIOLUS. 
The Gladiolus may, perhaps, be placed at the head of 
summer-fowering bulbs. The improvements in this 
10 
Dielytra. 
flower have been marked and rapid, and the varietiei 
now embrace nearly all shades of color, and some of 
them are marvels of beauty. 
To persons who are not familiar with the named vari¬ 
eties, the following collections will be valuable. They 
arc put up in neat boxes and sent by mail, post paid. 
Each bulb is named, and a corresponding name is on tho 
package: 
