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PAGES 
Ornamental Plants, . . . . 122 to 171 
Fruit and Vegetable Plants, . . 172 to 175 
Bulbs.117 to 121 
Flower Seeds,.76 to 116 
PAGES 
Vegetable Seeds.12 to 70 
Farm and Grass Seeds, . . . 71 to 75 
Lawn Grass Seeds, .... 189 to 191 
Uwn Essentials, .... 184 to 191 
PAGES 
Tools, Implements, etc., . . . 178 to 188 
Fertilizers, Insecticides, etc., . . 176 to 177 
Books,.6 to 9 
The letters preceding the page number below indicate: “ S" for Seeds; “ P " for Plants; “ B ” for Bulbs ; “ R " for Roots. 
PAGE 
Abronla . 
.S. ST 
Abutilon.8. 
87, P. 149 
Acacia. 
.8. 87 
Acalypha.I 
. 148, ir>0 
Achillea.8. 
87, P. 164 
Acliyranthes. 
.P.169 
.P.164 
Acroclinium... 
.S. 87 
Actinidia. 
.P.170 
Adenophora.. 
Adlumia. 
.8. 87 
Adonis.S. 
87, P. 164 
Agapanthus.. 
.P.150 
“ ....I 
\ 148, 150 
Agrostcmma. 
.S. 70 
Ajuga.S. 
76, P.164 
.P.170 
Allamanda.... 
.P.169 
Alstromeria.. 
.P.164 
Altornanthera.P. 150 
Althea. .... 
.P. 171 
.I 
. 150, 164 
Amaranthus.. 
.S. 87 
.P.169 
Amaryllis, P. 
50,B.121 
Ainpelopsis, 8 
87,P.170 
Anemone....S. 
76, P. 164 
Anthemis.] 
’. 150, 164 
Anthericum... 
.P.164 
Antirrhinum.. 
.S. 90 
“ 
.P. 169 
Apios. 
.P.170 
Aquilegia...8. 90, P. 104 
.P. 164 
Araucaria. 
.P.150 
.P.169 
Areca. 
.P.123 
Aristolochia.. 
.8. 90 
.I*. 170 
.P.104 
Arnebia. 
.S. 90 
.P.104 
Artichoke. 
.R. 70 
Arundo. 
.P.163 
Asclepias. 
.P.164 
Asparagus. 
S. & R. 24 
“ Ornamental, 
S. 76, 
90, P. 150 
Aspcrula. 
.P.164 
.P.164 
Aspidistra. 
.I’. 169 
Asters.S. 82 
,86,88,89 
“ .P.164,169 
Astilhe. 
.P.164 
Auricula. 
. 149, 171 
Italloon Vine 
..S. 76, 91 
Balsam, 8. 70, 
90, P. 169 
.P.164 
Barbieria. 
.S. 76 
Bartonia. 
Beans.S. It 
>. 26 to 30 
“ Soja. 
.8. 74 
Bedding Plani 
K....P. 150 
Beet. 
. 8. 24. 25 
Begonia, S.76 
91,P.151 
Beilis. 
.S. 91 
Beni. 
.S. 92 
Berberry . 
.P. 1 71 
Bessera . 
.B.120 
Bidens. 
Bignonia....S. 
91, P. 170 
Bird 8oed. 
.8. 70 
Blackberries... 
.P.173 
Boeconia. 
.P.164 
Boltonia. 
...P. 164 
Books. 
....6 to 9 
Bougainvillea.. 
...P. 169 
Brachycome. 
Broccoli. 
Broom Corn.S.74 
Browallia.S. 76, 01 
“ ....P.151,169 
Brussels Sprouts....S. 31 
Rr.vonopsls.S. 01 
Buckwheat.S. 75 
Cabbage, S. 14,32 to 85 
“ .P. 1 75 
Caculia.S. 01 
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i Caladium, Fancy..P. 153 
“ Eseulentum, B.l 20 
| Calampelis.S. 02 
Calandrinla.S. 02 
Calceolaria, S.91,P. 169 
Calendula....S. 91, P. 169 
Callas.P.151 
i Calliop8is.S. 92, 95 
Callirhoe.P. 164 
Calycanthus.P. 171 
Camellias.P. 151 
Campanula,S. 92, P. 164 
Canary Bird Vlne...S. 92 
Candytuft.S. 77, 92 
.P.164 
Canna.S. 77,93 
“ P.152 to 154 
Canterbury Bells.S. 92 
Cape Fuchsia.S. 77 
Cardoon.S. 31 
Carnation.S. 77, 93 
“ .P. 155 
Carrot.S. 87, 71 
Caryopteris,S. 92, P.168 
Cassia.P. 164 
Castor Oil ( Ricinus ). 
S.70, 111,P.169 
Cauliflower.S. 
Celastrus. 
. 35, 36 
P. 175 
.P.170 
Celerv.S. 38, 
, 89. 40 
Celosia.8. 94, 
P. 169 
Centaurea, 8. 77, 
93,11 5 
“ 
.1*. 169 
Centranthus. 
P. 164 
Cent rose rn a.S. 
77, 94 
Chicoree ( Endive ) 
...8. 44 
Chicory, Large R’ 
d.8.31 
Chives. 
.P. 175 
Chrysanthemum, 
S. 77,94, P.142 
to 147 
Chufas. 
...R. 70 
Cineraria.8. 
77. 94 
“ 
P. 169 
Cinnamon Vine... 
.B.120 
Clarkia. 
... 8 . 94 
Clematis. 
“ .P. 1; 
>6, 1 64 
Cleome. 
...8. 94 
Clerodendron. 
P. 169 
Clover. 
Coba-a.S. 95. I'. I 56 
Coccinea.S. 78, 95 
Cockscomb, S. 94, P. 169 
Cocoloba.P. 169 
Cocos.P. 128 
Coleus..S. 78, 95, P. 156 
Collards.S. 81 
Collinsia.S. 95 
Columbine..S. 90, P. 164 
Commelinn.S. 95 
Convolvulus,S.78, P.169 
Cooperia.B. 120 
Corchorus.i\ l 7 i 
Coreopsis.S. 86, 95 
“ .P.164 
Corn, Sweet, S; 13,42,43 
Field. s. 75 
.S. 31 
Cornus. 
.P.171 
Coronilla. 
.I’. 169 
Cosmos, 8. 78 
,95, P.169 
Cotton. 
Cowslip.S. 110, P.164 
Crepis. 
Cress. 
.8. 31 
Crinum. 
.B.120 
Crotalaria. 
.P. 156 
Cucumber. 
...8. 40, 41 
Cuphea, 8.95, 
P.155.169 
Currants. 
.IM74 
Cut Flowers... 
.3 
Cycas. 
.P.123 
...S. 78, 96 
.P.169 
Cyperus. 
. 1*. 123 
Cypress Vine.. 
.S. 96 
Dahlia. 
. I 
\ 157, 158 
Daisies. 8. 
91, P.169 
Dandelion. 
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Batura.S. 96 
Delphinium, S.96, P. 164 
1 tasmodlum.! \ i • > i 
Deutzia.P. 171 
Dianthus.S. 78. 97 
•* P.167 
Dicentra.P. 164 
Dictamnua.P. 164 
Dodeca t heon.P. 1(54 
Dogwood.P. 171 
Dolichos.S. 100 
I 'i >ronicum.P. i 84 
Doura.S. 74 
Dracama.P. 123 
Dusty Miller,S. 93, P.169 
ICchinoBystis.S. 98 
Egg Plant, S. 44, P. 175 
Endive.S. 44 
Eringeum.P. 164 
Erysimum.S. 78 
Erythrlna.P. 169 
Eschscholtzia ...S. 78, 98 
Eulalia.i'. 168 
Euonymus.P. 169 
Eupatorium.P. 164 
Euphorbia.S. 98 
“ ....P. 164, 169 
Exochorda.P. 171 
F*arfugitim.P. 169 
Ferns..S. 98, P. 123,159 
Fertilizers.l 7 6 
Fetticus.S. 31 
Feverfew..S. 101, P. 169 
Forget-me-not, S. 80,1 03 
“ P.164,169 
Forsyth la.P. 171 
Foxgloves.S. 96 
Fuchsia.S. 98, P. .159 
Funkla.p. i ♦, j 
Galllardia . S. 79, 98 ; 
“ .P. 164 
Gardenia.P. 169 j 
Garlic. . B. 54 
Gazania . S. 98, P.169 
Genista.I’. 169 
Geranium . S. 79, 98 
“ P.160 to 162 
Gerardia . S. 78 
Geum . S. 98 
Gilia.S. 98 
Gladiolus . S. 99 
“ .B. 118, 119 
Glechoma.P. 164 
Globe Amaranth....S. 98 
Gloxinia.s. 7'.*. 98 
“ .P. 159 
Godetia.S. 99 
Golden Feather....S. Ill 
“ ....P.150 
Golden Rod, S. 99, I*. 164 
Gooseberries . P. 175 
Gourds . S. 99 
Grapes . I’. 1 74 
Grass.S. 72, 73 
“ Lawn. S.189 to 191 
Grevlllea ....S. 99, P. 1 23 
Gynerium. P. 163 
Gypsophila..S. 99, P.164 
Helenlum.S. 100 
llelianthus, S.ll 4, P.l (54 
I lelichrysum.S. 9d 
Ilelioi)sis.P. 164 
Heliotrope..S. 99, P. 163 
Helleborus.P. 1 <54 
Hemerocallis.P. 164 
Herbs.S. 70 
Heuchera ...S. 99. P. 164 
Hibiscus.S. 79, 99 
“ .P.163,164 
Hollvhock.S. 79,100 
“ P.163 
Honeysuckle . 1*. 170 
Hop Roots.175 
Horse Radish.R. 1 75 
Hu men . S. 100 
Humulus. or Hop...S. 99 
Hyacinthus.S. 100, B. 27 
Hydrangea, 
P.163,170, 171 
Hypericum.P. 164 
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Iberis .P.164 
1 lee Plant.S. 1 00 
Impatiens, S. 100,1’. 1(59 
Implements...178 to 188 
Incarvillea.S. 100 
Insecticides.177 
Inula.S. 100 
Ipomcea.P. 1 65 
“ ...S. 80,102,103 
Iris.p. 163 
Ivy.I‘. 169. 170 
Jasmlnum...P. 169, 170 
Kale .S. 44 
Kenilworth Ivy....8. 100 
“ ....P.169 
Kentia.P.123 
Kerri a .1’. 171 
Kohl Raid. 8. 44 
Kosteletzkia . S. 79 
I.antana..S. 100, P. 165 
Larkspur, S. 100, 1*. 164 
.8. 1 00 
Lavatera. 
Lavender.8. 
70,100 
Lawn Grass Seed 
18f 
) to 191 
Lawn Mowers... 184, 185 
Leaf Mold. 
.169 
Lemon Verbena. 
..P. 169 
Leptosyne. 
..S. 100 
Let iuce.P. i 75 
“ ...S. 15, 45 to 4 7 
Liatris.P. 164 
Lilac.P. 171 
Lilies.B. 120 
Lily of the Valiev,R. 165 
Linum.S. 100, I*. 169 
Livistonia.P. 123 
Lobelia.S. 79, 101 
“ P.104 
Love-In-a-Mist.8. 100 
Lupinus.S. 79, 101 
“ P. 164 
Lychnis....S. 101, P. 164 
Lycium.P. 170 
Lysimachia.P. 164 
Madeira Vine.B. 120 
Magnolia.P. 171 
Mahernia.I*. 169 
Malva. I*. 164 
Manettia.I*. 169 
Mangel Wurzel.S. 71 
Maples.P. 171 
Maranta.I’. 169 
Marguerite.P. 169 
Marigold.S. 79, 101 
Marjoram.S. 70 
Martynia.S. 47 | 
Marvel of Peru.S. 102 j 
Mathkda.8.102 I 
Matricaria.8.79,101 I 
Matrimony Vine..I’. 170 | 
Maurandia, S.102, P.169 | 
Melon, Musk, 
8. 15, 19, 48, 49 
Melon, "Water, 
8.15,19,50,51 J 
Mertensia.P. 164 
Mesem brvant hem uni, 
‘ 8. 102, P. 169 
Mignonette.8. 79, 102 
Milla.B. 121 
Millet.8. 74 
Mimosa....8. 102, P. 169 
Mimulus...S. 102, P. 169 
Mina.S. 102 
Mint Plants.175 
Momordica......8. 102 | 
Monordn .p. 164 
Montbretia.B. 1 20 
Moon Flower . S. 102 
“ “ .P.165 
Morning Glory ,S. 80,103 
“ “ ....P.169 
Mountain Fleece..P. 164 
Musa.8. 103 
Mushroom Spawn..8. 47 
Mustard.8. 4 7 
Myosotis.8. 80, 108 
“ .P.164,169 
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Nasturtium...S. 80, 104 
.P.169 
Nelumbium. R.117 | 
Nemophila. 8.104 
Nicotiana.S. 80, 1 04 
Nigella. 8. 1 00 
Nymphaja.R. 117 
Oats . .8. 75 
Oenothera, 8.107. P. 1 64 
Okra.8. 54 
Olea fragrans.P. 169 
Onion.S. 52 to 54 
Orange.P. 165 
Orobus. P. 164 
Othonna . P. 1 69 
Oxalis.S. 107, B. 1 21 
Oyster Plant.S. 66 
I*«>onia...S. 107, P. 165 
Palavn. S. 107 • 
Palms.P. 123 
Pancratium. II. 1 21 
Pandanus.P. 123 
Panicum.1*. 169 
Pansy . P. 165 
“ . S. 80, 86,105 
Pa paver. I*. 164 
Pardanthus . P. 164 
Parsley . S. 55, P. 175 
Parsnip . S. 55 
Passion Flower....P. 169 
“ “ 8.81,107 
Peas, S. 15, 20, 56 to 59 
“ for fodder.S. 74 
Peat.169 
Pelargonium.P. 165 
“ ..S. 86, 107 
Penlopetes..S. 81, P. 165 
Pennisetum . 8. 107 
Pentstemon . S. 107 
“ .P.164 
Pepper.S. 55, P. 175 
Perilla.8. 81,107 
Petunia . S. 81,106 
“ . P.166 
Phalarls . I'. 163 
Philadelphia.P. 171 
Phlox, S. 108, P. 164,165 
Phygelius.S. 77 
Physalis...S. 107, P. 165 
Pilea . P. 169 
Pilogyne . P. 169 
Pinks...S. 78, 97, P. 167 
Platycodou . 8. 107 
“ P. 164 
Plumbago....P. 164, 169 
Polemonium. I*. 164 
Polyanthus . S. 110 
Polygonum. P. 164 
Pop Corn .8. 81 
Poppy . S. 81,86, 109 
“ .P.164 
Portuloca.8. 81 ,107 
Potatoes.22, 60, 61 
“ Sweet. P. 175 
Potentilln. P.164 
Potting Soil. 109 | 
Premiums. 5 
1 * ri m ula ( Prim roses ) , 
8. 81.110 
“ P.164,165,169 
Privet. P.171 
Prunus. I*. 171 j 
Pumpkin.8.48 | 
Purple Bells.8. 107 
Purple Fountain 
Grass.8. 107 
Pyrethrum,8.1 11, P.l04 
PyruB . I’. 171 
Radish. .8. 16, 21,62,63 
Rape. i 
Raspberries.P. 175 
Rhexia.P. I 64 
Rliodanthe.. .8. 1 1 1 
Rhodoehiton.S. 1 07 
Rhododendrons... J’. 1 71 
Rhodotypus . P. 171 
Rhubarb....8. 62, R. 175 
Rlbes.1‘. 171 
Ricinus. 8. 70.11 l.P. 109 
Rocket, Sweet . 8. 11 5 
Roses.8. 1 11 
“ .P. 124 to 141 
Rubber Plants.P. 123 
PAGE 
Rudbeckia,S.Ill, P. 104 
Rut a Baga . 8. 10, 71 
Rye.8. 75 
8nge. 
SaIpigIo8Kis....S. 
81,11 l 
Salvia.S. 
81,111 
•* .P.164,167 
8a m hue us. 
..P. 171 
Saxifraga. 
..P. 169 
Scablosa . 8 . Ill 
, P.164 
SchizanthUH. 
..8. Ill 
Seorzonera. 
Sea Kale. .. 8. 66 
It. 175 
Selaginella. 
.I*. 169 
Silene.8. 115 
P. 164 
Smilax.S. 114 
P. 167 
.1*. 1 67 
Solidago. 
.1*. 164 
Sphagnum Mosh 
.169 
Spinach. 
... 8. 66 
Spinea.l*. 164, 167,171 
Squash.S 
. 64, 65 
Stachys. 
P. 164 
Stakes, Cane. 
.169 
Stevia.8. 114 
I’. 169 
Stocks.8. 114. P. 168 
Stokesin. 
.1*. 164 
Strawberry...!*. 172,1 73 
Strobilnnt lies. 
.1*. 169 
Sugar Beet. 
...S. 71 
“ Cane. 
. .8. 74 
P. 164 
“ ..S. 71,81.114 
P. 167 
Sweet Alyssum... 
...8. 87 
“ P. 150, 164 
Sweet Pea, 8.85,112,1 18 
Sweet Rocket. 
..S.115 
Sweet Sultan..8. 
77,115 
Sweet William. 
“ “ . 
I*. 164 
Swiss Chard. 
...8. 66 
Syringa . 
P. 171 
Titcsonla . S. 81,107 
Tarragon . 
1*. 1 75 
I*. 164 
Thunbergia . 
8. 115 
“ 
I*. 169 
Thyme . S. 70, 
P. 169 
Tigridia . 
B. 121 
Tobacco. 
...8. 70 
Tomato. 
.P.175 
•• ..S. 16,23 
68, 69 
Torenia....S. 1 15, 
P. 169 
Tradescantia, 
P. 164, 165 
Tricvrtus. 
1’. 164 
Tritoma...S. 115, 
I*. 164 
Tropaeolum. 
P. 165 
....8.80,104 
Tuberoses. 
B. 121 
Turnip . S. 16, 
23, 67 
Valerian..8.115, 
P. 164 
\ erbascum . 
1*. 164 
Verbena . S. 81, 116 
1*. 168 
Veronica . 
P. 1(54 
Vetch . S. 
7 I . 74 
\ iburnum . 
P. 171 
Vinca, 8.1 16 ,1*. 168,169 
Violet..8. 81 . 1 If,. 
1*. 168 
Virginian Stock... 
8. 11 6 
Viscaria . 
8. 116 
Wallflower . 
8. 116 
Water Lilies . 
...117 
Weigcliu . 
P. 171 
Wheat . 
..8. 75 
W ild Rice . 
Winter Cherry . 
8. 107 
Wistaria.. .S. 116, 
I*. 170 
Yucca . 
I*. 164 
Zeph.vrantheH. 
B. 121 
Zinnias, 8. 81,116 
P.169 
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