SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1891. 
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H oi^eysiickles. 
Fuchsia-Flowered, a new perpetual-flowering, weeping 
Honeysuckle. But very tew new things will l>e ottered 
this year which will prove more desirable than this level v 
Honeysuckle. Its llowers are long and trumpet-shaped, 
beautiful coral red. borne in large clusters and drooping; 
like a Fuchsia. It is a strong, rapid grower, with beauti¬ 
ful leaves and numerous branches which trail and droop 
in a charming wavy manner. It is loaded with bloom 
during the entire summer and fall, and is the eery finest 
perpetual blooming hardy climber. Every lover of rare 
and beautiful llowers should possess one of these most 
lovely vines. The plants we sell will bloom freely the 
first season. 30 cis. each; 4 for §1.00. 
Halliana, a new while monthly Honeysuckle. It is ever¬ 
green, retaining its freshness during thoentire winter; 
flowers pure white, turning to pale yellow, with the fra¬ 
grance of the Cape Jessamine; hardy, vigorous grower: 
a constant bloomer. This is one of the most valuable of 
the late introductions. 20 cts. each ; 3 for SO cts. 
Golden-Leaved, a most beautiful variety, the leaves being 
variegated with golden yellow and green, making it one 
of the finest, of all ornamental foliage plants. It is ii 
large and rapid grower and will soon cover the side of 
a house. Flowers yellow and fragrant. 20 cts. each; 3 
for 50 cts. 
APIOS TUBEHOSA. 
c&pios ^liberosa, 
Op the Tuberous-Rooted CUistaria. 
A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, closely resem¬ 
bling the common Wistaria in vine and foliage, and having 
clusters of rich, deep purple flowers, which have a strong, 
delicious violet fragrance. Plant the bulb nearatrellis, tree, 
fence, or any place where you may wish a climber. 'I hey 
grow to a great height, and bloom profusely. The bulbs are 
perfectly hardy, and should not be taken up over winter. It. 
is sure to give great satisfaction. If possible plant two or 
three bulbs near together to produce a greater mass of vines 
and flowers. Price, 10 cts. each; 3 for 211 cents; T for 50 cents. 
Iris. 
With the exception of the 
Lily, the Iris is, in England, 
t he most popular of all hardy 
plants, and well does it de¬ 
serve special attention from 
all lovers of flowers. There 
is a fascinating beauty and 
fragrance about tlie Iris that 
is peculiar to this flower. The 
plants arc very hardy, and 
when once planted will in¬ 
crease in size and beauty 
every year. Divide the 
clumps when they get too 
largo. Each. 
Excelsior, large, white, 
suffused with blue, 
very sweet. 15 
Cormnnicn, this is one 
of the grandest classes 
id' Iris. Plants form 
douse clumps, which 
semi up many flower 
stalks, each one bear- mix. sxismsi. 
lug sovrnil larire Isaiiitlful flowers of various colors. 
\o gul den should bo without them. They bloom ear¬ 
ly ‘"‘'I m< very sweet. .Ml colors, mixed, 12 for §1.50. 15 
Knempforl, no description can do tills grand plant Jus- 
II e. t he llowers lire borne In great profusion, and 
are "f enormous sl/e, often ten inches across. A great 
vitriol y ol nmnnltlei nt colors. A V colors, mixed. 3 for 
50 rent - ; 18 fOr $1.51). 
Suslan.i, If every lover of flowers could see tills grand 
In-in bloom, wc really believe not one in a hundred 
would rolusu to pay 011 c dollar each for one or mote 
bulbs of it. Amnngnll flowers, there is hardly one of 
such oddity and striking beauty. The bloom is of 
enormous size, and in describing it, wesav: It lschoc- 
olale, mid black mottled, and beautifully veined 
with gni\ Ish white; yet, from this, no one cun form 
a correct idea of how the flower looks. It is indescrib¬ 
able, mid the planter will be surprised when lie sees 
It. It Is perfectly hardy, and blooms in May. Trv it: 
and when it blooms you will undoubtedly pronounce 
it t lie most beautiful flower in your garden. 3 for 75 
emits. :sry 
