6 
VICK'S FLORAL GUIDE. 
TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
For the convenience of our customers we have arranged the different classes of flowers in 
Departments, so that with a little care in examining our Guide no one will be guided wrong, 
but can select just the kind of seeds or plants needed for any particular purpose. Sad mis¬ 
takes are made for want of this knowledge, by those who commence the culture of flowers, and 
for whose success we are particularly anxious. 
Climbers, embracing the Climbing Plants that 
come to perfection and flower the first summer 
after seed is sown. These arc unsurpassed 
for covering trcllisses, arbors, fences and 
climbing strings or wires, making a fine show 
in a short time,.31 —34 
In this Department we give descriptions of Ever¬ 
lasting Flowers , that is, those flowers that 
can be picked when in bud or flower, and by 
merely drying for a few days in the shade will 
retain both form and color for many years. 
All thus described can be grown from seed with 
ordinary care. Also, descriptions of the Or¬ 
namental Grasses, to be treated in the same 
way. They are admirable for winter orna¬ 
ments, and can be used with fine effect in 
trimming,. 35 — 3 & 
Under the heading Greenhouse will be found all 
those s:eds that require house or greenhouse 
culture, like the Chinese Primrose, Chrysan¬ 
themum, etc. Though most persons procure 
plants for the house from florists, some pre¬ 
fer to grow their own plants from seed. It 
is an interesting work, but requires some 
care and skill,. 47—49 
In this Department, Bulbs and Plants, we make 
two parts, Hardy Bulbs and Plants , including all that 
will endure a Northern winter, like Lilies, Pa:onies, etc., 
in the open ground, and Tender Bulbs and Plants, in¬ 
cluding those bulbs that must be kept from frost over 
winter, like Gladiolus, Dahlia, etc., and Geraniums, 
Fuchsias, and other house plants. Also, plants for Or¬ 
namental Flower Beds, like Coleus, Centaureas, etc. 
Hardy Bulbs and Plants, .50—58 
Tender Bulbs and Plants, .59—80 
Plants for Ornamental Beds — 51.00 Collections, 81 
)ry Flowers and Grasses, many persons pre¬ 
fer to purchase rather than to grow, as 
they can obtain a nice collection for winter at 
a moderate price, while there are some very 
beautiful that cannot be grown in all places. 
For descriptions and prices of Dry Flowers, 
Baskets and Bouquets, see pages.38—40 
The description of Vegetables commences at page 
81, with Artichoke, and continues alphabetically nearly 
through the book, followed by the Sweet Herbs, Lawn 
Grasses and a few pages devoted to descriptions of 
some of the most useful Garden Implements, Fancy 
Flower Pots, Vases, and other Ornamental Goods. 
Annuals, and all seeds that produce flowers the 
first summer from seed sown in the spring, will 
be found described and arranged alphabeti¬ 
cally, commencing with Adonis, page 9, 
and ending with Zinnia, page 30. These 
make a brilliant show, especially the latter 
part of summer, as all know who have culti¬ 
vated Asters, Balsams, Pansies and others of 
this class,.9—30 
In the Department of Perennials we uescnbe 
all those flowers that bloom the second sum¬ 
mer after the seed is sown, while the plants 
endure Northern winters, and continue to live 
on for years, like the Perennial Larkspur, 
(Delphinium,) Hollyhock, &c. This class 
has been neglected for some time, but are 
again becoming deservedly popular. They 
furnish gorgeous flowers with little trouble 
and less care,.41—46 
