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THE AMERICAN GARDEN. 
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TO 
THE AMERICAN HARDEN. 
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*** ,'i^ possil)lo; and having nnnsnal fai'llitics for 
''iili'chlo seeds, etc., desiraide tor nso or for trial, we 
oner to every snbacriher to Tun Ajikuican Gaudbn Ids or Inii- 
own clioice of any one of the Seed, Plant, or Uidb parcels 
named below. 
5:^-THIS OICPEKISTO EATSKY SUnSCRlIiER ,for one 
year, whether subscribing singly, or in I’roininni or other Clubs. 
Sc^In sending your subsoriiition or giving it to clnb gather¬ 
ers, give in each case the Icltcr liullcatlng what yon dcsiiv.. 
S^“Our readers will notice that many of the tilings named 
are new and rare, and of cxtiraordlnary merit. To purchase 
these (It they could all bo bouglit) would cost 25 to 50 cents each. 
POSTAGE EREE. All the articles offered as presents below 
will bo sent postage prepaid. 
FLOWEE SEEDS. 
Directions for cuUurc are yleen with each j)acJi'affe. 
A. Wild Garden Seeds .— A half-ounce packet. Tbisnovoltj' 
ill flower gardening, which was iirst introduced as an Ambri- 
Can G arden premium, continues to be a general favorite; and 
being in gi’catcr demand th.an over, wo retain it auioiig onr 
premiums. The iiroseut selection contains over 100 varieties 
of oUolco floAver seeds, which, iii single packets, could not be 
bought under Ss.qo. 
B. Single Dahlias .— A packet of seeds c.arofully selected from 
over 100 varieties, comprising .all the most brilliant and decided 
colors. It sown in o.arly spring, in pots in the house or in the 
hot-bed, flowering jilants m.ay be had by mid-summer. 
C. German Pansies .— A packet of tlft.y seeds of these lovely 
flowers, of which one can never get tired. Tlio seeds licre 
offered arc from the best and choicest collection in Germany. 
D. As/ei's, Ohoicest Mimd .—The most desirable and valued 
varieties of the best German and French strains, are repre¬ 
sented in these packets, wlilch are vastly superior to what is 
generally Imown as Mixed Asters. 
E. Everlasting Flotoers.—A mixed iiacket of 12 distinct varie¬ 
ties. This class of flowers is constantly increasing in favor ; 
and for winter bouquets and decorations goneraUy nothing is 
more treasiu’cd. All are annuals of eas.v cultiu’e. 
F. Ornamental Grasses .—A mixed packet of the twelve best 
varieties. As an accomp.animent of flowers, fi'esh or dried, in 
bouquets or vases, nothing can be more aiipropriate and 
graceful than sprays of ornamental grasses. 
VEGETABLE AND FAEM SEEDS. 
G. Pea, Bliss’ Ever-bearing.—A sample packet of this extr.aoi-- 
dinary new wrinkled Pea, which is now, for the Iirst time, 
offered to the public. For largo yield, excellent quality, and 
continuancy of bearing, it has no equ.al. 
H. Gaulijlower, Sea-foam.— One packet. Tliis valuable new 
A^ariety combines more desirable qualities than any of tlic 
older kinds; in size and beauty, and especially in reliability of 
heading, it excels all others. 
I. Water-melon, American Bette.-Quo packet, iiOAV first in¬ 
troduced, and of great value for home use as weU as for market. 
It is very large, early, and of delicious quality. 
J. Oats, Black Ohampion.—A sample package. These Oats 
wore selected from a.number of varieties received from 
Europe, and .are of great promise. Selected heads have 
averaged one hundred-.and sixty-nine grains. The roots tiller 
more abundantly than those of anj' other variety, so that half 
the qn.antity of seed usually sown per acre is suffloient. 
K. Barley, Imperial.—A sample packet. All reports about 
this new variety siieak in highest terms of its exceUoiice. 
In yield .and quality alike, it is a valuable acquisition. 
E. Potato, TremonL— One tuber. A medium eai-ly variety 
of excellent quality; now oft’ered for the first tune. 
M. Potato, Irofiuois.—One tnher. A large, handsome variety 
of good quality, large yield, .and superior keeping quality; 
now flrst offered. Both varieties received First Glass OerMi.- 
cates of Merit by the London Eoyal Horticultural Society at the 
recent great Intem.ational Potato Exhibition. 
PLANTS AND BULBS. 
N. Mcliantlins mulliflorus, fl. pleti. Golden Sunflower.—A 
hardy perennial plant of great beauty, gi’ows about four feet 
high and boars a profusion of rich golden-yellow flowers of the 
O. Polyantha Bose, jfoif. C'ccifc J?;amnc;% the Fairy Rose. 
_This is an entirely new chass of Koses, of dwarf habit, with 
bright flowers of exquisite fragr.ance: hardy and effective. 
P. “ OtiriosUy,” a neiv early flowering Pomjmn Ohrysantlw- 
mum, with brilliant, deep-bright orirasou flowers tipped with 
golden yellow. This choice variety ju.st introduced liere is not 
for sale, but is offered only as a present to our subscribers. 
O. Olcmalis eoccinca (Scarlet Clematis).—One of the most 
desirable climbers for covering ver.auda8, trelhses, arliors, 
screens, etc., as it grows from eight to ten feet in one season. 
Its coral-red flowers are produced in gi'cat profusion. 
B. Eulalia Japonica sehrina .— A remaikably handsome 
varicg.ated gr.ass, perfectly hardy, growing to a height of s^ 
to seven feel, and producing tall, elegant plumes, highly oma- 
meutal for vases. , 
S. Lilium WaUacAi, recently introduced from Japan. Flow¬ 
ers four to six inches in diameter, of clear Iniff-qrange color, 
distinctly spotted with numerous black dots. The bulb is small, 
^'T.^AmaryJl&^'Dwatei, the Fairy Lily.—A delicate, pure- 
white flower, two to throe Inches in diameter, home on slender 
stems 6 to 6 inches high.. Suitable for the garden or hooee. 
U. Strawberry, the Prince of Berrus.—Z plants. Foi com 
pleto description and life-size illustration of this really superb 
Strawberry, see American Garden, August number. 
For other Promiunis see General Pre m i um List, mailed 
&ee on application. 
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