TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS. 
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W £ HAVE the pkasore topresent to you our Autumn Catalogue of Flowering Bulbs, which we trust 
may be ae< -.rptable, and hope to be favored with your kind orders. The most careful attention has 
i^en bestowed in the selection of our stock, which is of our own importation direct from the ftiost 
I table growers f Flower Hoots in Holland, France, England, China, Mexico, etc., and the varieties 
have been selected from a great number Ve have ourselves grown and tested, therefore we can with the greater 
confidence recommend the whole we offer as comprising a superior collection. ^ 
if people understood the pleasure derived from the cultivation of bulbs a hundred would be planted 
v)kere. if is a dozen at present; as no class of plants gives more general satisfaction or affords more real enjoyment, 
and none are more truly beautiful and attractive than those comprised in the extensive class of Flowering Bulbs. 
Their brilliant and showy colors, delicious fragrance, various seasons of blooming, some at the very earliest 
opening of spring, when, after a long cold winter, flowers are doubly welcome, others continue to unfold their bril¬ 
liant and fragrant flowers in succession throughout the spring months, a season when other showy garden flowers 
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arc comparatively scarce. 
The winter window-garden should be an important feature in every household, even if there is space for 
but one small pot of flowers; how cheerful it makes the room, and what pleasure it gives for the little care it takes. 
Bulbs are specially suited for bouse culture, as they are sure to bloom , are easily cared for, and such a great 
■variety can be procured at a small expense. We wish to call especial attention to our bulbs for this purpose. 
Nearly all hardy bulbs may be cultivated successfully in pots, vases, boxes, etc. Hyacinths, Narcissus, Jonquils, 
Crocus and the Early Tulips are general favorites for winter blooming in the house. Three or four Hyancinths or 
Narcissus may be planted in a six-inch flower pot, or a half-dozen Early Tulips, or a variety of bulbs may be used, 
placing the tallest in the centre, and low growing kinds, like the Crocus, on the edges. Our CatlOgUC also con¬ 
tains a variety of Tender Bulbs for culture indoors only, Freesia Refract* Alba with its beautiful fragrant white 
flowers, Ixias, Sparaxis, Oxalis, Lachenalias, Cyclamens, Gloxinias, etc., the list being too long to mention here; but 
they arc all precious gOlllS for decorating our homes during the dismal winter days. 
' Season for Planting. All hardy Spring Flowering Bulbs must be planted during the fall months, from the 
middle of September to the end of November, and even into December, if the ground remains open; and all who 
desire to have a display of these popular and showy flowers in their gardens and grounds in spring, must not forget 
to procure and plant the bulbs in the autumn. 
Prices are as low as is consistent with the superior quality of the bulbs we offer. 
Our Stock is larger than ever this season, and the variety is so extensive that Purchasers who are 
unacquainted with the various kinds of bulbs suitable for out-door or in-door culture, and wish to leave the 
selection to us, may rely on our executing their order in the best manner, simply stating whether they are for pot, 
glass or garden culture. 
SEEDS FOR FALL SOWING AND FOR THE SOUTH. 
A fine list of the Leading Flower and Vegetable Seeds for Early Sowing, is contained in this 
Catalogue. 
HOW TO SEND MONEY. 
All remittances or money may be sent at our risk, if by Post-Office Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, or in 
Registered Letters. We guarantee the safe arrival of packages of Bulbs and Seeds when orders are accompanied 
by remittances as above directed. We will not be responsible for money sent in letters not registered. 
SPECIAL NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Please be particular to write your name distinctly; also to give your Post-Office address, County and State, in 
full* very plainly written. 
Address, HOVEY & CO., 
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16 South Market Street, Boston, Mass. 
BULBS FREE BY, MAIL. 
Bulbs, securely packed, will be sent by mail, free of Postage, to all parts of the 
United States, at the single or dozen prices quoted In the Catalogue excepting a few 
heavy species , for which the mail prices are given. 
