Preliminary Notes 
m HERE is a growing demand for hardy plants that will live year after year, 
those that will not only thrive but grow stronger and better, and we may ex¬ 
pect to see them come up each year with renewed vigor ; annuals we must 
sow the seed each year, but these Hardy Herbaceous Perennials, as the 
name implies, are hardy, being herbaceous die down to the ground when matured, 
and being perennial the roots live year after year. Of BORDER PLANTS we 
have the old established kinds, and are adding to the list the best new sorts. We 
have about 50 kinds of Japan Iris growing in our nursery, over 30 named kinds 
of herbaceous Peonies, and of the hardy Phloxes some fine distinct colors, hardy 
Pinks and Primroses, Campanulas, Violets, etc. We are growing this class of plants 
here in cold New England in quantity, and they are suitable for almost any place 
where plants will grow. 
There is in the WILD FLOWERS a richness of both flowers and foliage 
quite desirable in the home surroundings, and, being American, they take kindly to 
cultivation in American soil. We have in this class a long list from which to select, 
and for almost any place one could wish to plant—brooks and damp hillsides, and 
dry open places where the common border garden plants do not thrive ; try some of 
these. 
HARDY FERNS. The possibilities of this class seem to be but little under¬ 
stood ; even nurserymen and florists do not seem to realize that here in cold New 
England is a class of plants, consisting of over 40 species and varieties, especially 
adapted for planting in cold, dark corners, near buildings, under trees, in dry wood¬ 
lands, wet springy places, and many others which it is desired to beautify, but for 
which the proper plants could not be found. 
Postpaid. We will deliver at any post office in the United States, the Ferns, 
Hardy Perennials, Bog and Aquatic Plants and Orchids given in this Cata¬ 
logue at prices named. 
In Many Cases, where the distance is not too great, parties would find it to their 
advantage to have their stock of Ferns and Hardy Perennials sent by express, as 
heavier or more bulky plants could be sent in this way, which could not go by mail. 
Trees, Shrubs and Roses. These are too heavy for the mail, but they will be 
delivered at the express or freight office here, the purchaser paying transportation 
charges when goods are received. When stock can be packed in small boxes no 
charge is made, but when larger boxes or bales are used a charge will be made to 
cover actual cost. 
Express Rates. The express company here (Adams) offers to carry nursery 
stock at a reduction of 20 per cent discount from the regular rate. Thirty-five pounds 
can be sent to Boston or New York for 35 cents, and 1 cent h reach additional pound ; 
100 pounds go for 80 cents. Eleven pounds can be sent to Chicago for 35 cents, and 
3 cents for each additional pound. 
Remittances may be made by Registered Letter, by Post Office Money Order 
on South wick, Mass., or by draft. 
Certificate of Inspection. A copy will be sent with each shipment. 
Collections of Flowering Plants 
My selection, not prepaid ; they should go by express or freight. Please give the 
position for which they are needed, that we may know what varieties to send, tall- or 
low-growing, etc. 
No. 1—Tor Open Sun Culture 
100 in 20 varieties ... . . $10 00 
50 “ 20 “ 5 00 
25 “ 10 “ 3 00 
12 “ 6 “ 1 50 
No. 2 — Tor Dry, Shady Places 
100 in 10 varieties .$10 00 
50 “ 5 “ 5 00 
25 “ 5 “ 3 00 
Address all communications to 
No. 3 — Tor Moist, Shady Places 
100 in 25 varieties ... $ 10 < o 
5 o “ 25 “ . 5 00 
25 “ 10 “ . 3 00 
No 4 — Lolv-Grolving Plants for Pocklvork 
in Shade 
50 in 10 varieties .... $5 00 
25 “ to “ . 3 00 
EDWARD QILLXTT, Southwick, Mass. 
