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which is the nearest approach to a pure yellow that has 
yet been seen in the Carnation. The flowers are immense 
in size, rich yellow in color, and only slightly flecked 
with crimson. It is a strong, free grower and a profuse 
bloomer. 
The New Tea-Rose “ Sunset ” is fully entitled to all 
the praises given it. Mr. Henderson says of it: “ This 
magnificent Rose, which was first sent out by us last year, 
has more than equaled our expectations. It has held its 
splendid coloring, and has excelled the present variety 
(Perle des Jardins) not only in vigor of growth, but far 
exceeds it in its delightful tea fragrance. Its color is the 
richest shade of saffron and orange, blended and shaded 
so as to resemble some of the tints of sunset—hence 
the name.” We would add, from our experience with 
this rose, that could we have but one Tea-Rose in our 
garden, it would be the “ Sunset.” 
H. S. Anderson, Union Springs, N. Y., contributes to 
our winter garden some delicious small fruits. He is one 
of the fortunate owners of the “ Marlboro Raspberry," 
which we had the pleasure of testing last summer, 
and, contrary to the experience of some leading hor¬ 
ticulturists, we find it a decided acquisition. Plants put 
out last spring in our trial grounds surprised us with a 
fair crop of fruit of good size and fine flavor. We are 
fully convinced that it will not do to condemn a ffuit 
because in one locality it is not a success, neither to hope 
that it will succeed well under different conditions of soil 
and climate, our experience having taught us that many 
a fruit, flower or vegetable of superior merit with us has 
proved worthless with others, and the reverse. While in 
imagination we are now enjoying this delicious fruit, we 
trust our tables will be loaded with it the coming summer. 
D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., never fail to interest 
and instruct with their complete catalogue of Vegetable 
and Flower Seeds. The cultural instructions are so plain 
that no one need go wrong in gardening operations. This 
feature of their catalogue is a good one, as it is informa¬ 
tion that is wanted in regard to the culture of vegetables 
and flowers, rather than the praises of what is offered, 
and which cannot be secured without a knowledge of 
gardening. The page devoted to the Formation and 
Management of the Vegetable Garden is worth in itself a 
dozen “ complete ” catalogues that are incomplete with¬ 
out it. Their catalogue will repay careful reading. 
David Landreth & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.—-Those of 
our readers who saw in the October, 1884, number of the 
Cabinet an account of our visit to Landreth’s Blooms- 
dale Farm, need not ask of us any opinion of this firm or 
question the pleasure we take in looking over their cata¬ 
logue. Send for it. 
D. R. Woods & Co., New Brighton, Pa.—This firm 
makes the Rose a specialty, and we find listed all that is 
valuable either in the old or new. Among the novelties 
for the first time offered this season, and which have been 
fully tested, we find : 
. Mile. Alexandrine Bruel (Tea).—A vigorous grower 
in the style of Glorie de Dijon ; flowers medium size, 
double, very pure white. 
Souvenir de Gabrielle Drevet (Tea).—A strong grower, 
with large ’double flowers, well formed and very fragrant; 
color,' light salmon with lively rose centre, changing to 
clear salmon; a superb variety. 
William F. Bennett. —“ This rose is expected to fill a 
long-felt want, to take the place of the ‘ Jacqueminot,’ 
when that capricious beauty refuses to bloom. It is 
described as being the shape of the ‘ Niphetos ’ bud, but 
twice the size, of a bright crimson color, scented like ‘ La 
France,’ and a perpetual bloomer. It is one of the latest 
triumphs of Henry Bennett, the ‘ pedigree rose-grower ’ 
of England.” 
This Rose is also known as the “ $5,000 Rose,” the 
price, it is said, that Mr. Evans paid Mr. Bennett for it. 
Alegature Polyantha. —A vigorous grower of dwarf 
habit, only growing from eight to twelve inches high, 
which will make it a valuable sort for borders. The 
flowers are about one inch in diameter, of good shape and 
very sweet; color, white tinted with rose, fading to pure 
white. A plant of this with 250 buds and blossoms was 
awarded a first premium by the Horticultural Society at 
Lyons, France, on March 17, 1884. 
Gloire Lyonnaise (Hybrid Perpetual).—This grand new 
variety has created quite a sensation in Rose circles, a 
yellow Hybrid Perpetual being unknown hitherto, and 
regarded as one of the impossibilities. It has formerly 
been sold only by subscription, as the supply was very 
limited, but this firm have secured a number of fine plants 
and hope to be able to fill all orders. It is described as 
being very vigorous, flowers very large and double, finely 
shaped, with large, firm petals of handsome chrome yel¬ 
low color, widely bordered with pure white. The flowers 
are borne singly, and have the fragrance of Tea-Roses. 
A remarkably free bloomer. 
Although the “ Rose ” is a specialty, we find many rare 
and useful plants listed in this catalogue ; enough to 
make the ornamental garden all that could be desired. 
W. Atlee Burpee & Co.’s Philadelphia, Pa., Farm 
Manual for 1885.—This publication furnishes much food 
for thought. How so many seeds of approved kinds and 
good quality can be furnished for the low price at which 
4 they are quoted passes our understanding. Then the 
question arises, can a business of the magnitude of theirs 
be sustained unless seeds of the best quality are sold ? 
Among the novelties listed is the 
New Red China Squash. —This we tested thoroughly 
last season, and must say that a more beautiful field crop 
we never saw. The ground seemed completely covered 
with handsome scarlet squashes from six to nine inches in 
diameter, and about four inches deep. With us the 
quality of this squash was not up to the high standard 
claimed for it; we do not, however, wish to convey the 
idea that it is not of superior quality because ours was 
not, as many vegetables are good in one locality and good 
for nothing in another, which was undoubtedly the case 
with this squash. 
Melons, Cabbages and To 7 natoes are specialties with 
this firm, and from the many testimonials they must be 
entitled to the praises given them. 
Flower Seeds, Bulbs and a general assortment of bed¬ 
ding plants of the most desirable sorts are listed. 
James J. H. Gregory, Marblehead, Mass., sends us a 
catalogue, which we take pleasure in perusing. His repu- 
