VEGETABLE AM) FLOWER SEEDS, ETC. 
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TENDER 
SUMME R FLOWERING PLANTS, 
BULBS, ETC, 
The Summe r Flowering Plants and Bulb3 are a useful and magnificent class of 
flowers, and are deservedly becoming every year more popular among the lovers of 
flowers everywhere. They are of easy culture, require but little care, and exhibit 
a most dazzling display during their continuance in bloom. The Summer Bulbs are 
quite tender—are easily destroyed by frost, and therefore should not be planted out 
until all danger of frost is over in the Spring. They should be taken up in the Fall 
before severe frosts, and preserved over winter, by placing them on a shelf in a 
cool dry cellar, or some other place where they will be safe from frosts. 
The most tender varieties of Bulbs and Roots will not be forwarded until severe 
frosts are over, so there will be do danger of injury on the way. Parties ordering 
Seeds and Bulbs at the same time, will receive the Seeds at once, and the tender 
Bulbs as soon as the weather will permit. 
GLADIOLUS. 
The Gladiolus still ranks first in the list of Summer Flower¬ 
ing Bulbs. The flowers are produced in long spikes, and are of 
almost every desirable color, rendering them indispensable for 
making a brilliant show in the flower garden and are also very 
valuable for making large bouquets for the ornamentation of the 
center or dining table, etc. In such places we have never known 
them to fail in giving the utmost satisfaction. The culture of the 
Gladiolus is very simple. The bulbs may be set from six to eight 
inches apart, and covered two or three inches deep. They may 
be set either in groups or in rows, as preferred, but generally 
appear more satisfactory in groups. Keep the earth mellow, and 
place a neat stake to support the spikes and prevent their being 
blown down during strong winds. They may be planted any 
time from the beginning of April to the first of June, by which 
method a succession of blooms may be obtained. In the fall take 
up the bulbs, let them dry for a day or two in the air, then cut 
off the tops very near the bulbs and store them in some place 
where they will be secure from frost, for next season’s planting. 
2^"The following are fine American Seedlings, most of 
which are as fine as any of the named varieties. Very popular. 
Doz. Each. 
Fine mixed varieties, various shades of red.$0 30 $0 05 
“ “ “ light colors. 50 05 
“ “ “ assorted. 30 05 
DAHLIAS. 
The Dahlia is too well known to require comment on its beauty and popularity. 
Its colors are beautiful and varied, from white to almost black; its form is perfect, 
and it is universally becoming more popular each year. The roots of the Dahlia 
are very tender, and are easily destroyed by frost; they therefore should not be set 
out until all danger of frost is over in the spring, and should be taken up in the 
fall before severe frosts, and removed to a cellar for next season’s planting. The 
roots may be set about three feet apart each way, and as the plants advance the 
earth should be drawn to the stalks. Our collection this season is very fine, em¬ 
bracing over one hundred of the most approved named varieties. Parties ordering 
will please state the color they desire, and we will endeavor to furnish the same. 
Roots, 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen, $12.00 per 100. 
